Obituaries

Body Richard Franklin Moore, 73, of Eustace, passed away April 2, 2023 at his home. He was born Oct. 12, 1949 in Dallas to Roger Franklin and Mary Maxine Bennett Moore.  Richard was a jokester and loved to make people laugh.

Body Gerry “Lynn” Swofford passed away March 31, 2023, at the age of 77 in Tyler. He was born in Baird to parents Robert Clifton “Bob” Swofford and Altha Lenore Maule Swofford. Gerry was a family man. He loved living on the lake, being outdoors hunting and fishing.

Body Jeanne Sutton was born Feb. 3, 1965 and passed away March 17, 2023. Jeanne was the first born child to Gene and Mary Brown of Athens. Jeanne attended elementary and middle school in Malakoff and attended high school in Mabank.

Body Jo Wilson, 68, loved by family and friends, was called to her eternal resting place March 18, 2023. She entered this world Aug. 3, 1954 in Corsicana born to Charles and JoAnn Cantrell. She loved and was very involved with her family.

Body Ann Lee Sutton, 86, passed away peacefully March 20, 2023, at her home in Mabank surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Athens to parents Roy and Levata (Brewer) Bracey. Ann was a graduate of Mabank High School, where she met Ray Sutton. They were married Nov.

Body Mary Ruth Ramsey Poyner passed away March 19, 2023 after a brave hospital stay following heart surgery. Mary was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., in 1946 to Robert T. Ramsey and Clara Swaner Ramsey. She was the oldest of five children.

Body Mildred “Louise” Boyde Byers was born Dec. 14, 1928 in Payne Springs to Johnnie Lee and Eula Belle Chitty Boyde. Louise passed from this life and joined a host of family and friends in heaven March 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving children at the age of 94.

Body Beloved wife, mother, sister and friend Audrey Adelia Eder of Kemp, passed Feb. 8, 2023, at age 64, after a well-fought battle. Her admirable strength continued to the very end of her beautiful life. Audrey was born the first day of fall Sept.

Body Hayden Lynn Parmelly, 87, passed away March 5, 2023 in Mabank.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Beacon Church of Christ.  Hayden was born July 19, 1935 in Dallas to MaryLou (Medaras) and Henry Parmelly.

Body Dennis Lee Custard, 84, of Eustace, passed away March 5, 2023.  He was a caring and devoting husband, father and “Pepaw” who loved spending time with his family.  Dennis met the love of his life Elvie Marie Dixon in Tulsa, Okla., at a bus station.