Obituaries

1964 – 2024 Larry Dean Pruitt was born October 13, 1964, in Fort Worth. He had been a resident of the Irving/Plano area for 25 years, formerly of Van.

1935 – 2024 Jimmy Dowell Shields, 88, of Canton went home to the Lord on June 2, 2024. A funeral service was held on June 8, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro.

1932 – 2024 James Columbus Presswood was born on July 10, 1932, in Grand Saline and died on June 3, 2024, in Grand Saline. He graduated from Grand Saline High School in 1950 and attended Tyler Junior College as a member of the band.

1961 – 2024 Erica Jo Haptonstall Jessup, 62, passed away peacefully at Hospicare Ithaca on May 10. Erica enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17 after completing high school early.

1932 – 2024 Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Pendleton, 91, of Edgewood were held Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time.

1951 – 2024 Terry Hunter, 72, of Edgewood, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, at his home. Terry was born July 28, 1951, in Dallas to Bobby Joe and Bobbie Irene Ferguson Hunter.

1971 – 2024 Services for Mr. Robert D’Wayne Nix, 52, of Fruitvale, were held Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Billy Pannell, Eddie Paul Stanley, and Bailey McCartney officiating.

1943 – 2024 Services for Ronnie Tidwell, 80, formerly of Canton, were held Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Dickie Allen Funeral Home Chapel in Cushing with Rev. Nicholas M.

1957- 2024 Harold ‘Peanutt’ Smith, a beloved husband, dedicated father, and loyal friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Married to his high school sweetheart, Cindy, for 47 wonderful years, Harold was a devoted father to Joshua and Tracy.

1948 – 2024 Services for Ronnie ‘Ron’ Kay Crumpler 75, of Canton were held Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Crossroads Church in Canton with Brother Mark Robinson officiating. Ron’s body was laid to rest at Holly Springs Cemetery in Martins Mill.