Obituaries

January 22,1950- March 4, 2025 Eddie Wayne Hale, 75, of Wills Point passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Dallas, surrounded by his loving family. The family will have a private service at a later date.

November 7, 1931 - February 26, 2025 Services for Pat Rumbelow Blakeley, 93, of Grand Saline were held Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Sand Flat Baptist Church, with Bro. Steve Futch officiating.

February 16, 1953 – February 24, 2025 Karel Elizabeth Umstead Holloway, 72, of Terrell passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Dallas. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

August 28, 1931- February 26, 2025 On August 28, 1931, James Oliver Williams was born to the parentage of Clifford and Lina Williams of Wills Point, Texas. James was raised in Wills Point where he would attend elementary school and high school.

May 28, 1964 - February 18, 2025 Jimmy Keith Rogers, 60, of Edgewood passed away on February 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Funeral services were held on February 22, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Edgewood.

December 12, 1950- February 22, 2025 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church on March 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

September 13, 1977 - February 16, 2025 Trey Landon Lively, 47, of Canton went home to Heaven on February 16, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1977, in Tyler to Billy Joe Lively and Avis Goodgame Lively.

September 20, 1935 - February 20, 2025 A celebration of life for Sue Burns, 89, of Canton, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Victory Church in Canton.

March 16, 1936 - February 17, 2025 Samuel David Ballard Jr., 88, of Grand Saline went home to the Lord on February 17, 2025, in Tyler. He was born in Colfax on March 16, 1936, to Samuel David Ballard Sr.

December 26,1941 - February 15, 2025 Thurman Ray Lawley, 83, of Canton was born December 26, 1941, in Van Zandt County to Elam and Levie Lawley. He died February 15, 2025 in Grand Saline with his children by his side.