Obituaries

Linda Diane (West) Adams was born to parents Jesse and Myrtle West July 22, 1953. She entered into eternal rest July 12, 2022. 
Linda was a loving wife, dedicated mother and adoring grandmother. Linda enjoyed so many things with her family and friends through her life. 
Shopping, traveling, camping and going to the races were just a few of her favorite things to do but the highlight of her life was when she became a grandmother. There were weekends that she had all of her grandkids at once for a sleepover. Playing board games and watching movies. 

Cindy Dell Heddin, 60, of Canton, passed away July 10, 2022. Cindy was born April 24, 1962 to parents C.J. Gunderson and Peggy Sapp. 
She married the love of her life, Dennis Heddin Jan. 11, 1985 in Mabank. 
Cindy was a caring and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her beautiful family, as well as her cats, N2 and Kitty Kitty. 
She enjoyed yard work and gardening. The best feeling was sitting on the front porch with a hot coffee or cold Dr. Pepper. 

Daryl Lee West, 82, husband of Nina West, passed away at his home June 21, 2022.
Born in Evansville, Ind., April 21, 1940, Daryl was the son of the late Kenneth and Dolly West.  
Following high school, he joined the United States Air Force, where he proudly served four years, he then spent his career working as a driver for Roadway Trucking.  
After retirement, he found his true calling as a volunteer firefighter for the Mabank Fire Department, even becoming a nationally certified EMT at the age of 65.  

Ronald Joe Wyrick, 68, of Gun Barrel City passed away June 26, 2022 in Winnsboro. Ronald was born March 12, 1954 in Dallas to Velma Quinn and Billy D. Wyrick.
He married Marilyn Feb. 2, 1974 in Dallas. He was an electrician and retired volunteer firefighter. 
Ronald was preceded in death by his father and sister Rhonda Grant Schad.
He is survived by his mother, wife, sister Donna Wyrick Carter of Mesquite, children Landon Wyrick of Gun Barrel City and Holly Wyrick-Cousin and husband Seth and grandchildren Carter, Zachery and Birdie Sue Cousin of Winnsboro.

Eldon Ray “Grampy” Cox, 73, of Kemp, was called to meet his heavenly father July 7, 2022, with his family by his side. 
Grampy was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to everyone.  He very rarely met a stranger. 
Eldon graduated college with an engineering degree and retired after 46 years from the construction business.  He was the founder and owner of Cox Construction Company where he designed and built custom homes.  

Roy Lynn Sanderford, 64, of Gun Barrel City, passed away July 5, 2022. Roy was born June 7, 1958 to parents Roy Dee Sanderford and Frances Thorpe. 
He was a caring and protective son, uncle, brother and father who loved to laugh and share a smile. 
Although, Roy was sometimes odd he had a great sense of humor. He was an adventurous and sensible man, one that enjoyed fishing and watching the races, as well as old westerns. 
Roy will be deeply missed by all of those he touched in his lifetime.
Roy was preceded in death by his father.

Osa Yvonne Houston, 83, of Enchanted Oaks, passed away July 3, 2022. 
Yvonne was born Feb. 28, 1939 to parents Vaughn R. Leighty and Gladys Spear in Wichita, Kan. 
She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her beautiful family. Yvonne will be truly missed by all of those she touched in her lifetime.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, brother Bill Leighty and husband Thomas Houston.

Ronald Stephen Holmes, 69, of Gun Barrel City passed away June 30, 2022. Ron was born Dec. 5, 1952 to parents Gerald Lee Holmes and Virginia Louise Morris. 
He married the love of his life Denise Nov. 19, 1982. Ron was a loving and doting husband, father, grandfather and friend who loved spending time with his beautiful family. 
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and BBQ grilling. Ron was an adventurous and equable man, one that loved going out on the boat, as well as watching Baseball and Football games. 

Daniel Herbert Shaw, Jr. was born to parents Daniel Herbert Shaw, Sr. and Annie Corene (Caldwell) Shaw Feb. 14, 1944, becoming their very favorite Valentine's Day gift, ever. 
When Dan married the love of his life, Sharon, he knew he had found his soul mate. 
He was a good man, great son, devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather and great-grandfather. 

Anne Carole Gadberry passed away peacefully June 19, 2022, at home in Mabank. She was born April 28, 1938 in Houston to Hubert Shelby and Euna Grace Logan.
 Anne was a member of the Church of Christ and the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sarah Maples chapter.  
While her husband Ron, attended OU, she supported and made possible their dreams by working at the University of Oklahoma Football office under Coach Bud Wilkinson.