Obituaries

Body William Allen Ewing Jr., fondly known as “Wild Bill,” brought joy to those around him and a spirit of adventure that was infectious.

Body Ricky Dane Curtis, 71, was born Aug. 23, 1953 to Jerome Curtis and Natalie Baker and passed away Feb. 18, 2025. Rick served in the United States Navy for 20 years and retired in 1997.

Body Edith Louise Horton Stephenson, 98, of Mabank, was born June 18, 1926. She married Elmer “H” Stephenson in 1948. They had one son Herstel Lynn, who was tragically killed in a tractor accident at age 16.Louise passed away Feb. 11, 2025 in Mabank.

Body Daniel "Danny" James Litts, 66, passed away Feb. 11, 2025, in Mabank. He was born April 19, 1958, in Menominee, Mich., to parents John and Marie (Rabideau) Litts.Danny was preceded in death by his parents John and Marie Litts.

Body Celebration of life services for Tama Ernesteen Orman Myrick, age 101, of Kemp will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank.Ernesteen, a devoted follower of Christ, entered God’s Kingdom Feb. 1, 2025. She was born Oct.

Body Janelle Lewis Seabourne, fondly known as Moppy, was born Nov. 25, 1939 and died peacefully at Hospice Homeplace in Tyler Feb. 3, 2025, at the age of 85.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend and lived a life full of love for family and her church.

Body Leslie Carter Lowery, 63, passed away Jan. 30, 2025, in Tyler. He was born Nov. 2, 1961, in Baton Rouge, La., to parents John Leslie Lowery and Ruth Estelle (Rawls) Parkerson.Carter graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baton Rouge, La. and was a member of St.

Body Stephanie Arnold, a pillar of grace and a beacon of love, passed away at her home in Gun Barrel City Jan. 20, 2025, at the age of 64.

Body Graveside services for Erma Reynolds, 84, of Eustace, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at Payne Springs Cemetery, with Troy Allen officiating. The services are under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home.Mrs. Reynolds passed away Jan. 20, 2025, in Eustace.

Body Kay Byers of Eustace, passed away Jan. 8, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born Aug. 7, 1933 in Bobtown, Va., to the late Robert and Edith Kemmerle.Kay enjoyed all activities that involved gaining new knowledge and sharpening her memory.