Obituaries

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.

Body Joe Allan Winchester, son of Kenneth Johnson and Shirley Johnson (Roberson) and Johnny Mack Winchester was born Nov. 16, 1956 and passed away March 5, 2023.

Body Mark Kyle Sanders was born Nov. 27, 1962 in Longview.   He began his career in journalism while still in high school in Kingsville as a reporter for the Beeville Bee-Picayune newspaper.

Body Richard “Dick” Loye Martin of Mabank was born Dec. 19, 1924, at his grandparents’ home in Waldron, Ark. and passed away Feb. 13, 2023.  He graduated from Fort Smith High School in 1942 and enrolled at Texas A&M and was a member of the Corps of Cadets.

Body Rodney Eugene Bevill, 63, was born Oct. 26, 1959 to Joan Eley and Eugene Bevill in Dallas. He passed away at his home March 2, 2023 in Gun Barrel City.   He graduated from North Mesquite High School and he was also a volunteer Firefighter for the GBC Fire Dept for seven years.

Body Ronald Repp, 77, of Tool passed away peacefully Feb. 25, 2023 at his residence.  He was born in Blue Island, Ill., to James Repp Sr. and Dorothy Berlin Repp.  Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife Patricia Repp.