Obituaries

Ronald Joe Wyrick, 68, of Gun Barrel City passed away June 26, 2022 in Winnsboro. Ronald was born March 12, 1954 in Dallas to Velma Quinn and Billy D. Wyrick.
He married Marilyn Feb. 2, 1974 in Dallas. He was an electrician and retired volunteer firefighter. 
Ronald was preceded in death by his father and sister Rhonda Grant Schad.
He is survived by his mother, wife, sister Donna Wyrick Carter of Mesquite, children Landon Wyrick of Gun Barrel City and Holly Wyrick-Cousin and husband Seth and grandchildren Carter, Zachery and Birdie Sue Cousin of Winnsboro.

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.  
Eldon and family settled in the Cedar Creek Lake area in 1979 after moving from Euless.  

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.

Ronald Stephen Holmes, 69, of Gun Barrel City passed away June 30, 2022. Ron was born Dec. 5, 1952 to parents Gerald Lee Holmes and Virginia Louise Morris. 
He married the love of his life Denise Nov. 19, 1982. Ron was a loving and doting husband, father, grandfather and friend who loved spending time with his beautiful family. 
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and BBQ grilling. Ron was an adventurous and equable man, one that loved going out on the boat, as well as watching Baseball and Football games. 

Daniel Herbert Shaw, Jr. was born to parents Daniel Herbert Shaw, Sr. and Annie Corene (Caldwell) Shaw Feb. 14, 1944, becoming their very favorite Valentine's Day gift, ever. 
When Dan married the love of his life, Sharon, he knew he had found his soul mate. 
He was a good man, great son, devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather and great-grandfather. 

Anne Carole Gadberry passed away peacefully June 19, 2022, at home in Mabank. She was born April 28, 1938 in Houston to Hubert Shelby and Euna Grace Logan.
 Anne was a member of the Church of Christ and the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sarah Maples chapter.  
While her husband Ron, attended OU, she supported and made possible their dreams by working at the University of Oklahoma Football office under Coach Bud Wilkinson.  

Judith Marie Massey passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 17, 2022. A remembrance took place June 20, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Kemp.  
Judith was preceded in death by her parents Mary Francis Stroman and James Marvin Amerson, sister Linda Lambeth and son-in-law Eugene Hamilton.

Charlie Richard “Dick” Derden, Jr., 83, of Irving, left this world for his eternal home with his Lord Jesus June 22, 2022.  
Dick was born to Richard and Beatrice (Barton) Derden Oct. 2, 1938, in Malakoff.  
He graduated from Malakoff High School in 1956 where he lettered in football for three years and served as captain his senior year while earning All-district and All-county honors. 
Dick was a life-long Texas Longhorn fan and received a B.S. degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.