Obituaries

Lucille Geddie was born December 22, 1925, in Colfax, Texas, to the late Eugene Matthews and Tillie White Matthews. She and her husband moved to Lancaster in 1950 and then settled back in Ben Wheeler in 1981 for retirement. Lucille had been a member of the Colfax Methodist Church since childhood. She enjoyed quilting and made more than 2,000 quilts, mostly baby quilts donated to underprivileged children. She was an avid reader and noted for her baking skills. She was a positive role model, making the best of what life offers and appreciating every moment.

Graveside services for Cecil Delbert Kindle, 92, of Grand Saline, were held Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Woodside Cemetery with Taylor Rogers officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

Services for Mary Frances Malone Kitchens, 93, of Grand Saline, were held Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Bro. Billy Smith officiating.

Funeral services for Asa Wayne Shelby, 50, of Wills Point, were held Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Small Cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to service time.

Services for Mr. Roscoe “Roscoe P. Coltrain” Gore, 82, of Mineola, were held Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Eagle’s Landing Indoor Venue, Mineola, with Bro. Homer Morgan officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

Funeral services for Jesse Epperson, III, 61, of Wills Point, were held Friday, July 29, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Small Cemetery.

Funeral services for Melba Joyce Wantland, 89, of Mesquite, were held Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Mesquite Church of Christ, located at 400 W Davis St, at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park. Melba passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

A funeral service was held for Wilmer “Eli” Clifton, 81. of Canton, on Friday, July 21, 2022, at Lakeside Baptist Church under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home, with Bro. Carlton Young officiating.

La Precia P. Brown Adams, 77, of Fruitvale, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022, in Wills Point.

Funeral services for Ricky Douglas, 63, of Wills Point, were held Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home. Burial followed at White Rose Cemetery. Family visitation was held Monday evening, July 18.