Obituaries

May 29, 1957 - April 16, 2026 I know this is poor timing as I was hoping to see how WWIII plays out, but on Friday April 17th, I died. Don’t worry, went out on a high note as I knew my daughter would be on her way to come take out my trash.

April 7, 1942 – April 14, 2026 Lila Janice Freeman, of Plano passed on April 14, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on April 7, 1942, to Janie Merle and Joe Elmer Davis in Grand Saline where she grew up.

October 19, 1938 – April 17, 2026 Patricia Gail McDaniel Hackney, a creative, vibrant and giving spirit who reached out to connect with every person in her vicinity (friend or stranger), was born to Walter Lee and Esther Powers McDaniel in Abilene on October 19, 1938.

August 4, 1955 - April 7, 2026 Dwight Alton Brimer passed on April 7, 2026, at the age of 70 surrounded by his loving family. Dwight was born on August 4, 1955, to Kennith and Bettie Brimer in Dallas.

1928 – 2026 Kenneth Wayne Yancey, 97, went home to his reward on April 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Montie Charlie Yancey and Bertha Lee ‘Speck’ Morris Yancey; his beloved wife, Mattie Kathleen R.

July 12, 1943 – April 1, 2026 Graveside services for Phyllis Howland, 82, of Rockwall were held Monday, April 6, 2026, in the Pavillion at McLendon-Chisholm Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.

June 19, 1937 – April 6, 2026 Bettie Walker Lisby Smith, 88, of Edgewood passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 6, 2026. Bettie Ann Walker was born on June 19, 1937, in Tyler, Texas, to her parents, John Reagan Walker and Era Lee Walker.

June 19, 1967 – March 31, 2026 Services for Tanya Reina Watkins, 58, of Van were held Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. John Mark Robinson officiating.

August 5, 1948 – April 1, 2026 Funeral services for Karen S. Davis, 77, of Houston, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Russell Memorial Methodist Church with Pastor Brandon Bachtel officiating.

April 26, 1939 – March 30, 2026 Graveside services for Barbara Williams, 86, of Tyler, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at Woodside Cemetery, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline. Mrs.