Obituaries

Body Mass of Christian Burial for Ana Maria Martinez, 47, of Grand Saline, was held Friday, March 4, 2022, at St. Celestine Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating.

Body Dr. Lee Baker, 72, of Van, completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Tyler surrounded by his loving family. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. A private family memorial will be held in the spring.

Body Tammie Durene McBride, 57, of Wills Point, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at her home in Wills Point.

Body Services for Larry Jackson, 53, of Grand Saline, were held Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Donnie Herring officiating.

Body Services for Mrs. Nan Blue Simmons, 68, of Canton, were held Friday, Feb.

Body Frances Ann Collins, 93, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Tyler.

Body James (Jim) Milton Owens passed on Feb. 11, 2022, in Tyler. Formerly a resident of Rio Dell, California, and Grants Pass, Oregon, before making his home in Ben Wheeler, Texas, where he lived for 42 years. Jim was born on Feb. 19, 1951, to Bonnie Damm and Joseph Owens.

Body Funeral services for Dorothy Jean Brunson, 91, of Canton, were held Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.

Body Graveside services for Mr. James Gaskey, 91, of Quinlan, were held Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Woodside Cemetery with Bro. Garvin Pulley officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

Body Services for Gerald C. Heddins, 82, of Fruitvale, were held Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Main Street Baptist Church, with Bro. David Crain, Ramey Heddins, Pastor Frank Webster, and Dr. Bruce Smilie officiating.