Obituaries

Body November 23, 1940-December 17, 2025 Charles ‘Bud’ Ray Page, age 85, of Canton passed away on December 17, 2025. Born on November 23, 1940, Charles lived a life rooted in hard work, integrity, faith, and devotion to family and community.

Body March 22, 1987 – December 16, 2025 Memorial services for Joseph Christopher Matteson, 38, of Grand Saline, were held Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home with Jeremy Harrell officiating. Joseph Matteson passed away on December 16, 2025, in Canton.

Body December 16, 2007 -December 20, 2025 Services for Jacquiline Brealynn Campbell, 18, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Kyle White and Alex Peredes officiating. Interment will be in Woodside Cemetery.

Body July 9, 1952 – December 1, 2025 Rhonda Jan Sparks was born in Harlingen to Jessie Lee and Wanda Jean Minchew. Her family moved often before settling in Tulia, where her father managed the local cotton gin.

Body November 16, 1955 – December 15, 2025 Funeral services for Thomas Wayne Comer, 70, of Wills Point were held Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. A visitation was held one hour prior to the service time.

Body September 5, 1937– December 7, 2025 Donald Leroy Purinton, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born on September 5, 1937, to Roy and Mabel Purinton in Kansas City, Missouri.

Body June 1, 1982 – December 18, 2025 Funeral services for Jeremy Oats, 43, of Wills Point were held December 22, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time.

Body February 25, 1944 – December 13, 2025 Graveside services for Cheryl Beasley, 81, of Edgewood, Texas, were held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Small Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s Lybrand Funeral Home.

Body May 1, 1972 – December 8, 2025 Mass of Christian Burial for Ruben Morales Cano, 53, of Grand Saline, was held Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St. Celestine Catholic Church, Grand Saline, with Father Michael Ledesma officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home.

Body December 10, 1943 – December 8, 2025 Services For Douglas Wayne Carroll, 81, of Grand Saline, were held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Kyle White officiating. Interment followed in Creagleville Cemetery.