Obituaries

Body Charles Philip Simpson "Chip", 61 of Gun Barrel City was born June 15, 1962 and passed away Feb. 24, 2024.

Body Arthur Roy Phillips, first a sinner saved by the precious blood of Jesus, as well as a loving husband, father, honey-pappa, brother, uncle, friend and barber, took his seat at the Father's Table Feb. 17, 2024. Roy was born Dec. 19, 1959 in Dallas to Cecil and Dorothy Phillips.

Body Wanda Jean Harrup, 93, of Mabank was born Oct. 4, 1930, and passed away Feb. 9, 2024.  She graduated from Mabank High School in 1947.

Body Janis May Poor, 82, passed away Feb. 13, 2024. She was born to the late Joseph and Juanita Jarvis Jan. 15, 1942, in Dallas. She graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1959.  She married Virgle Poor Dec. 1, 1961, and was blessed with two children Denise and Dusty.

Body Gary Bernard Miller passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2024. He was quick to lend a hand or to share his wit and his naturally honest smile.  He was a beloved husband and father and a valued member of his church and community. Gary was born in Napa, Calif., Aug.

Body Sandra Joanne Pyle Mooney, 79, of Tool passed away Feb. 3, 2024, at home. Sandra was born Sept. 7, 1944, to Joe and Margaret Pyle in Peeltown.  She graduated from Scurry-Rosser High School in 1963.  Sandra received her associate’s degree at Henderson County Jr.

Body Gwendolyn Jeanine Platt Williams (affectionately known as Jeanie), 90, of Kemp passed away Feb. 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Jeanie was born in Kaufman Nov. 24, 1933 to Winnie and Albert Platt and was raised in Kemp.

Body Wilma A. (Kitty) Whitted passed away Jan. 29, 2024 Kitty was born in Escondido, Calif., in 1933. She grew up in southern California where she met her husband Byron.  Kitty and Byron eventually moved to Tennessee before settling in Texas.

Body Mae Pearl (Mixson) Prda passed away peacefully Jan. 22, 2024 at the age of 101, at her home in Payne Springs.   Her valiant effort to recover from a broken hip in recent months showed her courage and optimism in facing life’s challenges. She was born Sept.

Body Alma Allene Sutton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated educator, passed away Jan. 27, 2024. She was born Jan. 28, 1932, in Cross Roads to Colonel and Willie Turlington. Allene completed her education in Cross Roads, attending both elementary and high school there.