Obituaries

Body Larry Alex Dorsey, Jr., 47, of Tyler passed away April 30, 2022. Larry was born Aug. 18, 1974 to parents Larry Alex Dorsey, Sr. and Judy Cupp.  Alex married the love of his life, Jamie Nov. 23, 2019 in Tyler. He was a loving and doting son, husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Body A graveside service for Terry Wayne Kimbrell, 60, of Mabank, was held May 7, 2022, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Mabank. Terry passed away May 2, 2022 in Canton.  He was born Jan. 28, 1962 in Dallas to Guy B. and Thelma Lee DeWitt Kimbrell. He was a Christian by faith.

Body Donald Gee Smith was born Oct. 24, 1934, in Longview being the only son of Sam B. and Pearl Smith.   Donald passed away May 3, 2022, at the age of 87.   He graduated from Wortham High School in 1953, was employed as a Dallas firefighter from 1955 to 1968, served in the U.S.

Body James R Green passed peacefully May 4, 2022 at his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1926 in Quanah to Randolph Green and Jewel (Richardson) Green.

Body Theda Jean Kettler, 76, of Mabank passed away May 2, 2022. Theda was born Feb. 4, 1946, in Bellville, Ill.  She was the baby of the family, with 11 older brothers and sisters.

Body Peggy Davidson Whisenant was born Oct. 18, 1933 in Chanute, Kan., a daughter of the late Frank and Mildred Moon Davidson.   One of five children, Peggy grew up in Chanute where she was a graduate of Chanute High School in 1951.

Body Joshua Ryan Murphy was diagnosed at the age of 2-1/2 years with Mucopolysaccharidosis or MPS, a very rare disease affecting one in 25,000 births.   He was expected to live 13 years. MPS took him at 21 years of age. Joshua passed away April 25, 2022.  He was born Jan.