Linda Fletcher, 82, of Mabank met Jesus Oct. 31, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Linda was born Dec. 30, 1940 at home in Huntington to Jewel Bishop Thomas and Robert Thomas.
She graduated from W.W. Samuel High School in Pleasant Grove in 1959.
Linda married Larry Fletcher, the love of her life in 1980. They traveled the world together.
Linda was very active in the Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, Rotary Club, the Good Sam’s Club, Eastern Star and Square dancing as well as being active in the Presbyterian Church of Mabank.

Wanda L. Benson, 94, passed away Nov. 5, 2023, in Mabank. She was born Feb. 13, 1929, in Pontiac, Mich., to parents Earl and Martha (Dowdy) Giles.
Wanda’s life was filled with rich experiences and cherished moments. One of her proudest accomplishments was marrying John in Ithaca, N.Y. July 11, 1953. Their union was a testament to their unwavering love and commitment to each other over the years. 

Courtesy Photos
A kitchen fire results in significant damage to a doublewide Sunday morning in the Golden Oaks Subdivision. PSFR was assisted by Gun Barrel City Fire Department.

TEXAS–Voters had 14 amendments to the Texas Constitution on the ballot in the Nov. 7 election. These propositions had to receive a vote of two thirds of the legislature to make it to the ballot.