Obituaries

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.

Janie Ruth Key Foster was born on April 14, 1952, in Quinlan, Texas, to parents Melvin and Ruth Key Janie passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Sunnyvale, Texas..

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.

Debbie Louise Brazel, 72, of Wills Point, passed away at her home on Aug. 13, 2021.

Grover “Brett” Laney, 63, of Grand Saline, Texas, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. Brett was born on July 10, 1958, in Mineola, Texas, to parents Milton Grover Laney and Hazel Marie Ruff Laney.

Loron passed away on Saturday, Aug, 28, 2021, at his home. Floyd Loron Creech was born on Jan.

Robert N. Rhodes, age 80, passed away on Aug. 23, 2021, at his home in Tyler, Texas, in the loving care of his wife and three daughters. Robert was born in Dallas, Texas, on June 15, 1941. He was the son of Jesse and Jewel Rhodes, of Van, Texas. Robert grew up in Van, graduating from Van High School in 1959. He attended Tyler Junior College from 1959 to 1961, then continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1963, followed by a master’s degree in 1964.

Services for Michael Goodson, 70, of Edgewood, were held Aug. 8, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro.