Obituaries

Body September 19, 1949 - on March 27, 2025 Mary Frances Mahaffey Dykes went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 27, 2025, after a brief illness. Mary was born September 19, 1949, in Tyler to Frances Margaret Bearden and Bennett Rogan Mahaffey.

Body December 31, 1973 - March 20, 2025 Douglas Michael Hatchel, 51, of Myrtle Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2025. Born on December 31, 1973, in Dallas, Douglas was the beloved son of Paul Douglas Hatchel and Barbara Jean Stafford Hatchel.

Body February 9, 1953- March 25, 2025 John ‘Ellis’ Robertson, 72, of Wills Point passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Born on February 9, 1953, Ellis was the son of Mickey Blake Robertson, Sr., and Charlotte Campbell Robertson.

Body January 28, 1941- March 7, 2025 Melvin Blount Joyner, 84, along with his twin, Marlin, was born to Ray and Leola Joyner at their home in Wills Point on January 28, 1941, but grew up and attended school in nearby Edgewood where he remained in close touch with classmates of his...

Body October 3, 1964 - March 15, 2025 Jequita ‘Carrol’ Plummer passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Richardson at the age of 60 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on October 3, 1964, in Dallas, Carrol was known for her boundless kindness and generosity.

Body November 8, 1935 - March 25, 2025 Shirley Anne Stone Coyle, 89, of Dallas, formerly of Wills Point, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Body September 7, 1935 - March 21, 2025 A graveside service for Shirley Ann Baker was held Monday, March 24, 2025, at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton with Max Callahan officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior at Eubank Funeral Home.

Body January 31, 1926 - March 17, 2025 Liston Merrell Barber was born January 31, 1926, in Martins Mill, where he lived all of his life. Liston enlisted in the U.S.

Body December 26, 1939 - March 13, 2025 William ‘Bill’ Horace Thompson, 85, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence. Bill was born in Beaufort County, North Carolina, on December 26, 1939, to the late Nell Moore Thompson.

Body June 20, 1981- March 16, 2025 A celebration of life for Kasey Lynn King, 43, of Wills Point was held Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center in Terrell. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s Ly-Brand Funeral Home.