Obituaries

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Body Lanny Wayne Jeffers, 61, of Eustace passed away Aug. 4, 2023. He was born in Corsicana June 25, 1962. Lanny was preceded in death by his mom Gwendolyn Wilson, stepdaughter Angela Kent and stepson Edison Allen Joseph Parfait III aka A.J.

Body Ms. Patsy Black, 88, of Gun Barrel City, went peacefully into the night July 22, 2023 at home.  Patsy was born in Handley Feb. 21, 1935 to her loving parents Benjamin and Alice Jones. At a young age Patsy was active, she played baseball and volleyball.

Body Heaven gained another angel July 8, 2023. Lukas “Luke” Ryan Charles McKee born in Athens July 18, 1991, to Jim and Jill (McRae) McKee. Luke was a sweet, caring and loving son, brother and father who had a huge heart.

Body Veretta Kuykendall, 81, beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away July 4, 2023. She was born Dec. 19, 1941 in Dallas to William Earnest Puckett and Bessie Mae (Ellis) Puckett.

Body Carl Reagan Kellar, 69 of Mabank passed away June 22, 2023. He was born Sept. 30, 1953 in Dallas to Carl Adren Kellar and Wanda June (Avant) Kellar. Carl was a retired mechanic. He was a member of Assembly of God. Carl was preceded in death by his parents.

Body Vivian Iris Scott Trout passed away June 30, 2023 at home with her family at the age of 75 after her two year battle with cancer.  Vivian was born and raised in Kemp with her parents and two siblings.

Body James Ray Lewis of Mabank was born July 22, 1957 in Ennis to James and Christine Lewis. He was called home to be with the Lord July 1, 2023.  James Ray was a man of few words but was respected and loved by his family and friends.

Body Gene left this earth the same way he lived his 80 years, working hard and doing things his way.  He was a radiator repairman for most of his life, he loved his work and customers.

Body At the age of 90, Frank Delano Donovan had his promised homecoming with our Savior June 13, 2023 with his family by his side. Frank grew up on a farm in Clanton, Ala., with his parents and two older siblings.