Obituaries

1936-2026 Helen Marie Matus lived a happy and active life for 90 years. She was born to Joe and Lillian Makovy on February 24, 1936 in Abbott.

1931 – 2026 Jaqueline “Jackie” Bernice (Shofner) Flanagan of Van was born on August 10, 1931 in Beaumont and passed into eternal glory on the 8th of March 2026, after 94 years of love and service to God, friends, and family. Funeral services for Jaqueline S.

Funeral services for Tamara Renee Carlisle, 57, of Kemp, were held Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Hiett’s LyBrand Chapel. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time.

June 8, 1932 – February 24, 2026 Services for Nita Armour, 93, of Grand Saline, were held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Sand Flat Baptist Church with Bro. Steve Futch officiating.

September 28, 1955 – February 22, 2026 A celebration of life for Juliette S. Myers, 70, of Wills Point was held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

January 23, 1958 – February 27, 2026 Graveside services for Glenn Edward Douglas, 68, of Quitman were held Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at White Rose Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home.

June 22, 1967 – February 27, 2026 Graveside services for David Clinton Bray, 58, of Saginaw were held Friday, March 6, 2026, at Oak Hill Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.

December 20, 1941 – February 17, 2026 Funeral services for Jerry Randell Berry, 84, of Wills Point were held Friday, February 20, 2026, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Roberson officiating. Burial was held at White Rose Cemetery.

September 10, 1951 – February 13, 2026 Edward Bernard Nemec passed away on Friday, Feb. 13 in the comfort of his home with loved ones after battling a cancer diagnosis a year prior.

January 26, 1944 – February 12, 2026 Allen Ray Dawson was born January 26, 1944, and passed away February 12, 2026. He was a resident of Canton all his life and was very well known throughout the community.