Obituaries

Pauline Puryear Faircloth, 87, peacefully passed away Oct. 3, 2022, after a battle of Alzheimer’s.  She is rejoicing with her Savior and her husband James C. Faircloth.
Pauline was born July 14, 1935 in Harnett Co., N.C. and lived a full life with nine siblings on a farm.  
She married the absolute love of her life, James C. Faircloth Oct. 13, 1954. They both grew up working at tobacco farms in North Carolina where their humble beginnings shaped their lives together.  

Billie Farley was born April 18, 1928 to parents Robert Lyle and Jewell (Nix) Roberts in Shamrock and passed away Oct. 7, 2022 in Royse City.  
Billie married Johnnie William Farley Jan. 18, 1947 in Oklahoma City, Okla. 
Billie was a homemaker who loved cooking (especially hamburgers and fried potatoes), gardening, journaling and she loved watching Texas Rangers baseball and Dallas Cowboys football.  

Haskell Wayne Henry “Pat” was born Sept. 23, 1941 in Snyder, Okla., to Haskell (Hack) and Etta Henry. 
He was the youngest of four surviving children. Identical twin sisters Janet and Julia and sister Mary. He grew up in Kiowa County on the family farm, where he learned a lifelong passion for animals. His father instilled in him at an early age the importance of caring for any and all of God’s creatures. 
Pat had a very wholesome upbringing that made him into the successful and kind man that he became.

Mary Elizabeth Carreno was born Feb. 23, 1983 to parents Tonja Jo Hall and Donnie Carreno. She entered into eternal rest Sept. 13, 2022. 
Mary Elizabeth “Beth” as she was known to friends and loved ones, was a strong and determined woman. She overcame the trials and tribulations of her younger life and chose the path to life and love with her loved ones. 

Jerry Richey was born Aug. 5,1954 in Athens and passed away Sept. 18, 2022. 
In his youth, Jerry served in the U.S. Army, stationed in South Korea. He has periodically lived off the grid but for the last eleven years, he lived in Mabank with his partner in life Helle Lauersen.
Jerry was often described as a free-spirited man, a master of all trades with an abundance of God-given talents. This is evidenced by his many projects over the years including building a church, a lodge and a wedding chapel just to name a few.

William Deloren Arnold entered this world Sept. 12, 1929 and passed on to meet his Maker exactly 93 years on that same date in 2022. Bill was born to Lester Jefferson Arnold and Ottie Mildred Harrison of Eustace. 
Bill graduated from Eustace High School in 1946. He was honorably discharged from the US Naval Reserves, serving from December, 1947 to November, 1955. 
He began working at Vought Aircraft in 1948, located in Grand Prairie (which later became E-Systems). His job assignments took him to Oklahoma, California, Florida, Porta Rico, Ohio and Thailand. 

James Donald Wylie, 64, of Mabank passed away Sept. 23, 2022. James was born Oct. 9, 1957 to parents, James Douglas Wylie and Donna Lee Ruff. 
In 1977, James graduated from Mabank High School. On June 12, 1981, James married the love of his life Michele Morris in Kemp. 
He was a devoted and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. His time was spent surrounded by his loving family. 

Kathleen Jordan, 81, beloved wife, mother and grandmother was called to her heavenly home Sept. 16, 2022.
She entered this world March 4, 1941 in Plainwell, Mich., born to William and Martha Kinney.
Kathleen was a member of Aley Methodist Church. She was an animal advocate and volunteered at the Cedar Creek Humane Society for many years. She had a love for horses and spent her lifetime on a horse. She and her husband Phil enjoyed being a part of the square dance group and camping club.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents and husband Larry Hale.

Barbara Lee Pierce, 85, passed away Sept. 11, 2022. She was born Dec. 12, 1936, in Gainesville to parents William Lee Shell and Lizybell Ellen Cook Shell.
She enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, watching old TV shows and especially telling Papa what to do. She was a strong, independent and unique woman that will be greatly missed by friends and family.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, sister Betty Joyce Drain and grandson Jess Dale Wyatt.

Archie D. Edwards, 90, passed to his Heavenly home Sept. 11, 2022 with his family at his side.
Archie was born Aug. 5, 1932 to Bethel and Maude Edwards in Uncertain Texas.
Archie was a Christian by faith.
Archie retired from Neiman Marcus in 1992 where he started his employment delivering packages in 1952 over Dallas riding a bicycle.  Before his retirement he had suggested that the company start a shuttle run from Dallas to Houston exchanging merchandise via unmarked semi. This remained his position until retirement.