Obituaries

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body Graveside services for Bobby Charles Conner, 83, Kaufman was held June 24, 2022 at Wilson Chapel Cemetery in Kaufman with David Conner officiating. Bobby passed away with family at his side June 18, 2022, at his home in Kaufman. He was born in Canton Jan. 26, 1939.

Body Judith Marie Massey passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 17, 2022. A remembrance took place June 20, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Kemp.

Body Charlie Richard “Dick” Derden, Jr., 83, of Irving, left this world for his eternal home with his Lord Jesus June 22, 2022.   Dick was born to Richard and Beatrice (Barton) Derden Oct. 2, 1938, in Malakoff.