Betty Steddum, a beacon of love and devotion, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 27, 2025, at the age of 99. Born Dec. 2, 1925, in Plainview, Betty lived a life filled with faith, family and unwavering kindness.
She married Joe Steddum Oct. 27, 1944, in Los Angeles, Calif. and together they shared 50 beautiful years of marriage until Joe’s passing in 1994. 
As a pastor’s wife, Betty was instrumental in her husband’s ministry, serving faithfully through the Ladies Auxiliary, teaching Sunday School classes and providing steadfast support to her family and community.

William Allen Ewing Jr., fondly known as “Wild Bill,” brought joy to those around him and a spirit of adventure that was infectious. He dedicated his career as a Maintenance Manager at Days Inn and later served the community as part of the maintenance team at Mabank ISD, proving himself to be a capable builder and fixer of anything that needed attention.

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray

GUN BARREL CITY–The Gun Barrel City Police Department responded to the Gun Barrel City Park involving a dog that was dumped and abandoned at Burger King, located at 151 W Main Street, Gun Barrel City Feb. 16 at approximately 2:22 p.m.
Officers secured the dog at the Gun Barrel City Animal Control kennels. Animal Control and officers investigated the offense and located several witnesses and security camera footage of this criminal offense.