Obituaries

Body Thomas Taaffe, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend was called home to heaven Aug. 3, 2024. He was born Dec. 28, 1937 in Trinidad to Robert and Ruby Taaffe.

Body William "Cooter" Wyatt Davis, 88, of Mabank, passed away Aug. 1, 2024, in Athens. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at Roselawn Funeral Home concluding outside in the cemetery with military honors and a short committal service.  

Body Cody Strickland, 34, passed away peacefully July 28, 2024 at his home in Forestburg. Cody was born July 5, 1990 in Dallas and was raised in Malakoff.  He attended Malakoff High School and graduated in 2009.

Body Cathy Noble, 73, of Eustace, passed away Aug. 1, 2024. Born June 4, 1951, in Athens, Cathy was the daughter of I.L. (Dude) Powers and Catharine (Bebe) Powers.

Body Jackie, 89, was born Oct. 29, 1934, in Dallas to James and Leona Prince and passed peaceably in her sleep in Dallas, July 31, 2024.  Jackie’s career spanned many years in the jewelry sales business in Dallas.

Body Patricia Ruth Ballew Vernon, born May 1, 1937, in Irene, Hill County and passed away July 27, 2024 in Red Oak.

Body The family of Mark Chandler of Scurry is saddened to announce Mark's passing July 24, 1962.  Mark was 61. He fought a hard battle against cancer but is in Heaven now with Jesus.  Mark enjoyed his life with his wife Ruth, dogs Cleopatra and Hercules.  Mark also loved his gardens.

Body Barbara Ann Ford lovingly known as Ann or Nanny, passed away at the age of 79 July 25, 2024, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home in Lumberton.  Born Aug.

Body Dorothy Fay Hensley, born Oct. 22, 1932, in La Feria, Cameron County, to Harry and Mary Bell, passed away July 22, 2024 in Mabank. Dorothy married Rev. Kenneth C. Hensley June 2, 1951 and together they raised five children.

Body Celebration of life services for James “Butch” Howard Foster, Sr., 78, of Mabank will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank with Bro. Steve Glosup officiating. Visitation with the family will be held Friday evening from 6 p.m.