Obituaries

Services for Hollis Ray Griffin, 89, of Forney, were held Sept. 11, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with the Rev. Dustin Deaton officiating. Visitation was one hour prior. Interment was in Haven of Memories.

Michael Lynn Ramsey, 74, of Edgewood, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. A celebration of life for Michael was held, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Ramsey’s Roadhouse. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.

Billie Ruth Turner a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend went to be with her Lord and Savior on Aug. 18, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. Billie will forever be remembered by her family and friends as a woman with a huge heart, who deeply loved and served us so well. Besides being the best cook, unconditional love was her greatest gift.

A graveside service was held for Jeanene Marie Blackshear, 87, of Canton, Texas, on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Haven of Memories Memorial Park Cemetery in Canton, Texas, Bro. Steve Glosup officiating.

Becky went home to the Lord on Aug. 23, 2021, in Canton, Texas. She was born in Dallas, Texas, on Jan. 14, 1983 to Jeff Rowe and Kay Joslin Rowe. Becky grew up in Grand Saline and attended Grand Saline High School. On June 10, 2000 she married her true love, Claude Andrew “Andy” Massey. Together they raised two wonderful sons. Becky enjoyed anything with hummingbirds. She had hummingbird feeders hung everywhere, so she could watch them come and go. Becky enjoyed raising her pet turtle, Ralph. She was a devoted mother and wife. Becky lit up a room with her beautiful smile. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Becky leaves an empty place in the hearts of all that knew and loved her.

Matthew Alan Crouch was born in Houston, on Aug. 9, 1986, to his proud parents William Crouch and Diane (nee Soland) Crouch. He lost his battle to COVID-19 on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Tyler, Texas.