Obituaries

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body Harold Morris Colvin, 88, beloved dad, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, was called to his eternal heavenly home Sept. 8, 2022. Harold was one of twelve children born to Warren G. and Jodie F. Colvin born Jan. 19, 1934 in Kemp.

Body Throughout life there are times that God places extraordinary people in our lives, as leaders, to support and guide us towards the path that he intended for us to follow. Everyone that knew Rick Bivins, should take to heart that he was one of those special gifts from up above.

Body Sharon Kay McIninch Horton passed away Aug. 24, 2022. She was born Oct. 18 1952, in Dallas, the daughter of Houston and Joan McIninch. Sharon graduated from H Grady Spruce High School in Pleasant Grove. She married and had two children she loved more than they will ever know.

Body Larry H. Eckert, 79, of Huntingburg, Ind., passed away Aug. 31, 2022 at Legacy Living in Jasper. He was born Sept. 25, 1942 in Huntingburg to James L. and Eunice “Lorraine” (Smith) Eckert.   Larry was a graduate of Huntingburg High School and attended Purdue University.

Body Martha (Patty) Dean Ringley passed away peacefully in her home Aug. 24, 2022 one day before her 98th birthday. Patty was born Aug. 25, 1924 to parents Martha and Lewis Harmon in Claypool, Ariz.

Body Jessica Dawn Sy, 38, of Mabank passed away Aug. 25, 2022. Jessica was born Aug. 7, 1984 to parents Gary Notley and Debbie Gunderson.  Jessica married the love of her life Soi Sy in Mabank Nov. 14, 2011.

Body Funeral services for Ralph Ray Binkley, 47, of Mesquite were held Sept. 1, 2022 at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank.   Ralph passed away Au. 24, 2022 in Rockwall. He was born Nov. 25, 1974 to Delbert Ray and Deborah Kay Metcalf Binkley.

Body Ken Vieux went home to join the Lord Aug. 20, 2022. He passed with his wife by his side at Baylor hospital in Dallas.  Ken strongly believed in his faith and loved his family with his whole heart and was active in each of them until he was no longer able.