Obituaries

Tina Loretta Parker, founder of Tina’s Hair Affaire and co-founder of Suzzette’s Cabin Candles, died on Dec. 17, 2021, in Athens.

A funeral service was held for Martha E. Lide, 86, of Canton, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Roberson officiating. Martha went home to the Lord on Dec. 15, 2021, in Tyler.

Judith Juanell Gradick Putnam was born March 21, 1944, in Dallas, to the late Fletcher Jefferson Gradick and Evelyn Prue Becknell Gradick. She was a resident of Canton and worked in accounting. Judy passed away at the age of 77 on Dec. 26, 2021, in Tyler.

In loving memory of Dennis R Burley born Dec. 1, 1943, and passed on Dec. 11, 2021. Dennis was a loving father and an anchor for the family. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer. He is deeply missed.

Roby Marie Lester Johnson, 94, was born July 24, 1927, in Wills Point, the daughter of Sam and Lida Coleman Lester. Roby passed away on Dec.

Services for Carolyn Inez Tatum Elliott, 77, of Little Elm, formerly of Canton, were held Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Dr. Mark Moore officiating. Interment was in Haven of Memories. Mrs. Elliott passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021.

Joyce Pawlik Russell, more affectionately known as “MeMaw” by family and friends, 82, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Tyler.

Services for Mrs. Judy Lynn McBride Chitty, 75, of Edgewood, were held Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church, Edgewood, with Pastor David McGlocklin officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline. Interment was in Oakhill Cemetery, Edgewood.

Funeral services for Olen Ray “Buck” Odom, 89, of the Whitton Community, Canton, were held Dec. 11, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, with David Fretwell officiating. There will be no graveside service. Interment was in Tarver Cemetery in Whitton Community.

A memorial service Ronnie McKibben, 61, of Canton, was held Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Robert Brown officiating. Mr. McKibben passed away at his home on Dec. 2, 2021. He was born Dec. 5, 1959, in Wills Point to Jimmy Dennis and Myra Nell Phillips McKibben.