Obituaries

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Mary Laveda Tedder. She was born Aug. 24, 1923 in Tool. 
Her parents were Newt and Mary Pyle. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She lived a long and full life. 
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Leland Tedder and grandson Jerry W. Lott. 
She is survived by daughters Judy King and Frances Lott, grandchildren Jennifer King, Phillip King, Gene Lott and Kelley Cubine and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.

William Monroe Welch, of Gun Barrel City, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully April 10, 2025, at the age of 85. 
Born Oct. 7, 1939, Monroe, as he was known to many, lived a life as strong and enduring as the land he loved. A man of quiet strength and unwavering faith. 
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and his legacy of hard work, faith, and unwavering love will continue to inspire those whose lives he touched.
He is preceded in passing by his wife Joyce Welch.
He will be laid to rest in Oakdale, La.

Bobby A. Day, 78, of Canton, passed away April 12, 2025 in Tyler. He was born March 24, 1947 in Holton, Kan., to Rufus Edgar and Nova Lay Day.
Bobby was a kind and gentle man, cleverly disguised as a grouchy curmudgeon. Kids and animals were always the first to figure him out. He was much loved by his family and was looking forward to moving to Beeville to spend more time with his adored great-granddaughters.

Robert L. "Coach" Noblitt was born Aug. 29, 1942 in Great Bend, Kan., and passed away March 20, 2025.
He attended High School in Great Bend, where he earned the nickname "Chunk," which followed him throughout his life. This is also where he met his future bride, Janet Herl.
After high school he attended Kansas State University for two years. He and Janet married May 29, 1962. Later he received his Bachelors Degree from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan.
While attending Washburn University, they welcomed their son Alan and 18 months later, another son Mark.

Billie Maxine “Jean” Olson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully April 9, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born Aug. 1, 1937 and leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and cherished memories.
Jean was preceded in death by her first husband Samuel Lloyd Gulley and later by her second husband Gene Curtis Olson. 
She was blessed to share a full and joyful life with each of them and their memory remained close to her heart. 

Celebration of Life services for Jessie Anna Ward Kelley, 80, of Mabank were held April 9, 2025, at Eubank Cedar Creek Memorial Park in Mabank with Bro. Donald Kile officiating.
Jessie passed from this life March 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 14, 1944, in Washington D.C., to Jesse Clifford and Hazel Annie (Taylor) Ward. 

Charlotte B. Cravey, 80, of Eustace, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (Me-maw) and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully March 9, 2025. 
Preceded in death by first husband John Royce Cravey and son John R Cravey, Jr. 
She is survived by her loving family, husband Don Busby of Eustace, daughter Cari Smith and husband Tracy of Mabank, grandsons Brandon Parker and wife Marci Parker of Mabank, Cole Parker and wife Rebekah of Kaufman, great-grandchildren Kali, Karsyn, Kase, Tate and Odis and many nieces and nephews.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ricky Warren Truitt, who left this world March 14, 2025, in Dallas just shy of his 65th birthday. 
Rick was a beloved son, father, grandfather and friend whose warmth, humor and kindness touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Rick was born April 12, 1960, in Canadian, Okla., to Jim and Donna Truitt. He lived a life full of love, resilience and unwavering strength. He was one of the toughest and strongest people you could ever meet. 

Regina Kaye McIninch (Nail), 72, of Mabank passed away surrounded by loved ones March 5, 2025, after losing her brave battle against lung cancer. Regina was born July 14, 1952, in Dallas to James Nail and Brenda Faye Edwards.  
She was married to Ronnie McIninch for 25 wonderful years. She found her cowboy and loved him dearly.   
She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, stepmother and MeMe.  
Regina was a strong Christian woman who devoted her life to helping others whenever possible.  

The family of Reba Beshears of Mabank is saddened to announce her passing March 12, 2025 at the age of 81 years. 
She was retired and her passions were coloring, crocheting and listening to old music.
Reba was preceded in death by her two oldest children Lavonda Leggitt and Haskell Flurry.
She is survived by daughters Brenda Morris of Texas, Melinda Lovett of Texas and Deborah Conner and husband James Conner of Kemp, sister Jimmy Phillips of Oklahoma, 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.