Obituaries

Body Iva Mae Busby, 80, of Mabank, went to be with the Lord April 7, 2024.  Mae was born Dec. 10, 1943, to Arthur Reid and Mary Maude Bow in Kaufman.   On June 19, 1959, she married Richard Busby, and they spent a loving 49 years together before he passed away in 2008.

Body Texie Lee Griffin of Corsicana finally made it home April 9, 2024. She had waited over 94 years for this day. Texi was born to William E. Lee Garrett and Fredora “Dora” Tully Garrett Aug. 14, 1929, in Deport. Texie was the youngest of William and Dora’s children.

Body Mildred “Millie” Mae Bolin, 89, of Mabank, passed away peacefully April 3, 2024 in Athens. She was born Feb. 14, 1935.  Millie, “Nanny” to most, was a kind, caring and humble woman. She had a heart of gold and devoted much of her time and energy into helping and serving others.

Body Knox Nellins Lowe, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away April 12, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born Dec.

Body It is with great sadness the family of Glen R. Stout tells of his recent passing Feb. 26, 2024 in Mabank. Glen passed at home with Claire at his side. They had just celebrated their 68th anniversary on Valentine’s Day.

Body Billy Ray Hosch was born to Ottis Glen Hosch and Georgie Dale Hoover Dec. 29, 1948, in Athens. He attended Athens ISD and later met the love of his life, his wife Jean Ann McDougald in Kemp in 1969. They got married after dating for six weeks and were married for 55 years.

Body Gail Marie (Stone) Beaupré passed from this life March 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 4, 1935, in Easthampton, Mass., to Howard William and Mary Helen (Doig) Stone.  Gail met the love of her life, Paul Ernest Beaupré, and they were married Aug.

Body Jerry Wayne Lott, age 53, of Trinidad, passed away March 1, 2024. He was born Dec. 17, 1970 in Dallas.  Jerry was known for his love, laughter, and unwavering dedication, touching the lives of many.

Body Vernon Ray Byers, 85, passed away March 7, 2024, in Kerens. He was born March 16, 1938, in Eustace, to parents James Samuel and Mattie Lee (Henson) Byers. Vernon married his loving wife, Joyce Jan. 26, 1983, in Corsicana.

Body Larry Weldon Kennedy, 67, passed away Feb. 27, 2024 at Sunflower Park Healthcare in Kaufman. Larry was born Aug. 28, 1956 in Dallas. He was a graduate of W.W. Samuell High School in 1974.  He worked for many trucking companies: Southwest Motor Transport, AutoZone, AAA Cooper.