Obituaries

May 15, 1941-August 17, 2025 “Well done, good and faithful servant.” That scripture is comforting for the family of David Dean Thompson, 84, of Canton, who was called home to his heavenly reward on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born on May 15, 1941, in Grand Saline to Homer Thompson and Estelle Bailey Thompson.

December 5, 1971 – August 19, 2025 Services for Vonda Curtis, 53, of Grand Saline, were held August 22, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Sis. Delana Wheeler, Bro.

June 1, 1942 – August 20, 2025 James Craft, 83, of Canton passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Tyler. James Arthur Craft was born on June 1, 1942, in Edgewood to George Washington Craft and Donnie Katherine Surles Craft.

August 29, 1951 – August 18, 2025 James Michael Barton, 73, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. James was born to Romie and Flistean Barton on August 29, 1951.

September 19, 1929 – August 25, 2025 Visitation for Mr. William Ray Boyles, 95, of Grand Saline, was held Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home.

July 3, 1946 – August 12, 2025 A memorial service for John Charles ‘Perk’ Daugherty, 79, of Edgewood was held Monday, August 18, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time.

February 16, 1931 – August 11, 2025 Services for Reva Hudgins were held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. David Crain officiating.

February 29, 1940 -August 14, 2025 A memorial service for Marigrace Lang, 85, of Wills Point will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.

August 27, 1984 – August 5, 2025 Tyler Jay Steinle, 40, of Edgewood passed away on August 5, 2025, in Canton. Funeral services were held August 13, 2025, at Radiant Church in Canton, with visitation held one hour prior to service time.

March 12, 1971 – August 5, 2025 A memorial service for James ‘Deke’ Archer, 54, of Seagoville was held on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time.