Eldon Ray “Grampy” Cox, 73, of Kemp, was called to meet his heavenly father July 7, 2022, with his family by his side. 
Grampy was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to everyone.  He very rarely met a stranger. 
Eldon graduated college with an engineering degree and retired after 46 years from the construction business.  He was the founder and owner of Cox Construction Company where he designed and built custom homes.  

Roy Lynn Sanderford, 64, of Gun Barrel City, passed away July 5, 2022. Roy was born June 7, 1958 to parents Roy Dee Sanderford and Frances Thorpe. 
He was a caring and protective son, uncle, brother and father who loved to laugh and share a smile. 
Although, Roy was sometimes odd he had a great sense of humor. He was an adventurous and sensible man, one that enjoyed fishing and watching the races, as well as old westerns. 
Roy will be deeply missed by all of those he touched in his lifetime.
Roy was preceded in death by his father.

Osa Yvonne Houston, 83, of Enchanted Oaks, passed away July 3, 2022. 
Yvonne was born Feb. 28, 1939 to parents Vaughn R. Leighty and Gladys Spear in Wichita, Kan. 
She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her beautiful family. Yvonne will be truly missed by all of those she touched in her lifetime.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, brother Bill Leighty and husband Thomas Houston.

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