Obituaries

1993-2023 Robert Patrick Smith, 29, passed away on Feb. 12, 2023, after being struck by a drunk driver while riding his motorcycle.

Benny B. Howard, 82, of Canton, passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, after a long illness with his beloved wife, Kay, by his side. He was born in Dallas on Nov. 21, 1940, to Les and Elizabeth (Crumpton) Howard.

1921-2023 Gladys Louise Leibold, formerly of Pipe Creek, Texas, passed away on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 101 at Crestwood Assisted Living in Wills Point.

1950-2023 Funeral services for Kaye Russell Harris, 72, of Wills Point, were held on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.

1930-2023 Funeral services for Betty Jean Brantley, 93, of Chandler, were held on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home with Reverend Kaylea Van-Wettering officiating.

1942-2023 Funeral services for Linda Joy MacNelly, a fine devout Christian woman, 81, of Wills Point, were held on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home Chapel.

1962-2023 Services for Candy Jo Clower Byrm, 60, of Grand Saline, were held on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Josh Harrell officiating.

1935-2023 Services for Mildred “Mickey” Ennis, 87, of Martins Mill, were held 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Pastor Jerry Shane Nickerson officiating.

1959-2023 Charles Ray Rush II passed from this life on Jan. 29, 2023, in Canton.

1929-2023 Graveside services for Loretta Holland, 93, of Grand Saline, were held Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at Creagleville Cemetery in Grand Saline with Bro.