Obituaries

Body BoJames Markes Shewmaker, 38, of Eustace passed away July 26, 2022. B.J. was born Jan. 21, 1984 to James Ray Shewmaker and Hazel Kathileen Massey.  He was a caring and doting son, brother, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his beautiful family.  B.J.

Body Kenneth E. Barnett Jr. left this world July 24, 2022. He was born in Dallas Aug. 4, 1956 to Kenneth E. Barnett and Mary Lou Barnett.   He is survived by his mother, sister Cheryl L. Duckworth, brother Randy K. Barnett, ex-wife Sandra K.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

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.