Obituaries

Body March 14, 1962 – July 7, 2025 Kevin T Searcey was born on March 14, 1962, and passed away on July 7, 2025. He lived in Wills Point.

Body February 1, 1970 – July 10, 2025 Nathan Morrissey, 55, of Edgewood passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his home. Nathan Forrest Morrissey was born on February 1, 1970, in Concord, MA, to parents Lloyd Perry and Jacquelyn Warren.

Body October 8, 1987 – July 9, 2025 Funeral services for Jake Miller, 37, of Edgewood were held Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Hiett’s Ly-Brand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Jake passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Dallas.

Body December 23, 1935 – June 27, 2025 Doris Gray (Hankins) Perkins, born on December 23, 1935, in Vernon, Alabama, went to meet her Lord and Savior on June 27, 2025. Surrounded by family and friends, she passed away after a short illness in Dallas, her home for the last 11 years.

Body March 14,1963 – July 7, 2025 Kearby Harold Elliott passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the age of 62. Kearby was always equipped and ready to help friends, family, and his community.

Body October 21, 1970 – July 1, 2025 Cara Lynn Cox, 54, of Terrell passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Dallas. She was born on October 21, 1970, in Longview.

Body September 27, 1946 – July 6, 2025 Robert ‘Bob’ Samuel Brooks, Jr., 78, of Hideaway passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Tyler. Bob was born on September 27, 1946, in Dallas to Robert Samuel Brooks, Sr.

Body April 16, 1955 – June 11, 2025 Suzanne ‘Suzy’ Birdwell, 70, of Wills Point passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Suzanne Elise Birdwell was born on April 16, 1955, in Dallas to Eugene Fields Birdwell and Helen Earl Curtis Birdwell.

Body April 20, 1937 – June 23, 2025 Merlin Edwin Westbrook, 88, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, in Terrell. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Merlin lived a life marked by service, dedication, and quiet strength.

Body December 23, 1931 – June 28, 2025 Services for Jean Carroll, 93, of Grand Saline were held Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Sand Flat Baptist Church, with Bro. Steve Futch officiating.