Obituaries

August 25, 1937 – May 15, 2025 Mary Vernell was born in Canton to Samuel Vernon Gay and Mary Lee (Pierce) Gay. She is preceded in death by her parents, her oldest son, Charles Fleete Cope, and her husband, Robert Charles Cope.

August 17, 1940 – May 23, 2025 Services for Peggy Weddle Stacy, 84, of Aransas Pass, Texas, were held Friday, May 30, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Fruitvale, with Bro. Gary Vaughn officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

January 26, 1943 – May 19, 2025 Jerry W. Whitton, born in the Whitton community on January 26, 1943, left this earth on May 19, 2025, from his home where he was cared for.

September 29, 1963 – May 12, 2025 Services for Mr. Mark ‘Tubby’ Harris, 61, of Grand Saline, were held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro.

August 20, 1945 – May 16, 2025 Graveside services for Patricia ‘Pat’ Adams, 79, of Fruitvale were held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at White Rose Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s Ly-Brand Funeral Home.

November 11, 1940 – May 16, 2025 Dr. Vivian Gwendolyn Grams, 85, of New York City passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Rockwall.

November 17, 1941 – May 12, 2025 Nancy Blakeborough, 83, of Fairview, formerly of Wills Point, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to parents Warren Zetzman and Mildred McGuire.

November 15, 1947 – May 16, 2025 David Lynn Hardy was born November 15, 1947, in Canton. He graduated from Stephen F.

November 8, 1957 – May 5, 2025 Funeral services for James Farr, 67, of Terrell were held Friday, May 16, 2025, at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church in Royce City with visitation held one hour prior to the service. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s Ly-Brand Funeral Home.

February 2, 1948 – May 12, 2025 Funeral services for Candeleria ‘Candy’ Hinson, 77, of Grand Saline were held Monday, May 19, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Edgewood, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.