Obituaries

Body Celebration of life services for Russell Tillman Bruno, 76, of Tool was held Nov. 13, 2024, at Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church in Tool, with Pastor Kristin Rockwell officiating. Russell passed from this life Nov. 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Body  Kenneth Koch Zimmer was born Aug. 27, 1937 in Beeville to Alice and Henry Zimmer. He passed away Oct. 29, 2024 in Star Harbor.He grew up in Beeville and attended Texas A&M University in Kingsville. Ken obtained a degree in Physics.

Body Celebration of Life services for Patsy Ruth Rogers, 87, of Mabank were held Nov. 1, 2024, at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank, with Pastor Matt Faircloth officiating. Patsy passed from this life Oct. 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb.

Body Kenneth Royce Penland, 83, of Mabank, passed away peacefully at his home Oct. 16, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was the devoted husband of Karen Jane Penland for 57 wonderful years.Born in Altus, Okla.

Body Ethan Ray Eshbach, 24, of Kemp went to be with the Lord Oct. 11, 2024.  Ethan was born at home Nov. 9, 1999, to Ernest and Maryann Eshbach in Kemp.  Ethan has worked with his dad since a child, but officially joined the family woodworking business when he was 18.

Body Robert was born to Robert Sr., and Eleanor Messenger Aug. 19, 1952 in Winsted, Conn. and passed away Oct. 12, 2024 at the age of 72.He moved to Texas in the 70s where he finally landed at Cedar Creek Lake in the early 80s. Bob was an avid motorcycle rider and mechanic.

Body Brenda Gale Leighton, 77, of Enchanted Oaks, passed away peacefully Oct. 6, 2024. Born Nov. 5, 1946 in Winnsboro Brenda was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother and friend, known for her kindness and ability to easily make friends with everyone she met.

Body Anne Sherrill, beloved wife, mother and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place Sept. 1, 2024. She entered this world Feb. 19, 1946 in Mississippi.Anne had a vast knowledge in many subjects, including nursing, financial and ministry.

Body Kerry Jo Dollgener went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sept. 13, 2024 at the age of 51.  She passed away of pneumonia in Tyler after a long, hard-fought battle with breast cancer.  In life, Kerry never knew a stranger.

Body It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Ann Taylor (née Holt), known affectionately by many as GeeGee, Sept. 19, 2024, at the age of 87.