Vernon Ray Byers, 85, passed away March 7, 2024, in Kerens. He was born March 16, 1938, in Eustace, to parents James Samuel and Mattie Lee (Henson) Byers.
Vernon married his loving wife, Joyce Jan. 26, 1983, in Corsicana. They spent many years together building a life many would wish for, a home full of love and laughter always made everyone feel welcome. 
Vernon was once the owner of the Byers Feed Store in Eustace and also the owner of a fertilizer business from which he eventually retired. 

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Larry Weldon Kennedy, 67, passed away Feb. 27, 2024 at Sunflower Park Healthcare in Kaufman.
Larry was born Aug. 28, 1956 in Dallas.
He was a graduate of W.W. Samuell High School in 1974. 
He worked for many trucking companies: Southwest Motor Transport, AutoZone, AAA Cooper.
Larry loved playing pool and working on cars, especially his Mustang.
Larry was preceded in death by parents Elsie Merle and Edward Weldon Kennedy.