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.
Jerry pursued a varied career as a dry cleaner, boiler control technician and Jack-of-all trades. He attended Kemp schools and Trinity Valley Community College. Jerry found solace and community at Caney Creek Baptist Church.
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. They spent many years together building a life many would wish for, a home full of love and laughter always made everyone feel welcome.
Vernon was once the owner of the Byers Feed Store in Eustace and also the owner of a fertilizer business from which he eventually retired.
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.
Larry loved playing pool and working on cars, especially his Mustang.
Larry was preceded in death by parents Elsie Merle and Edward Weldon Kennedy.
Octabiano Ramirez, 89 of Mabank passed away March 3, 2024 at UT Medical Hospital in Athens. He was bon April 8, 1934 in Ozona to Octabiano Ramirez and Juanita Chavarria Ramirez.
Octabiano was a quite gentle man with a big heart and a big smile. He never complained about anything. He was a hard working carpenter and loved his trade. He also loved creating with his hands, crafting and drawing. He loved animals and had many throughout his life. Otto was a devoted Christian, he so loved God and his family.
Octabiano was the last living sibling and uncle of the Ramirez family.
Norman “Earl” Thompson, 70, of Kemp passed away Feb. 29, 2024, at his home. Earl was born Sept. 11, 1953, in Dallas to Elbis Aaron and Zelma Olivia (Cotten) Thompson.
Norman worked for Certain Teed after high school and then for TxDOT.
He retired from TxDOT in 2009 but had many jobs on the side. Hauling dirt, building everyone's house, digging tanks, bailing hay, anything that involved dirt work.
Frances Marie “Frankie” Phillips, 74, of Kemp passed away Feb. 28, 2024, at her home. Frankie was born Nov. 16, 1949, in Bartlesville, Okla., to Stephen Curtis and Dorothy Mae (Heaton) Hinshaw.
Frankie graduated in Midland as a member of the class of 1967. She married the love of her life, Keith Phillips Sept. 1, 1978, in Midland and they spent a loving 45 years together.
Funeral services for Deborah Frazier Eubank, 69, of Gun Barrel City, were held March 3, 2024, at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Glosup, and Bro. Jerry Don Groom officiating. Interment followed in Cedar Creek Memorial Park.
Deborah passed away Feb. 28, 2024 in Gun Barrel City. She was born Nov. 17, 1954 in Dallas to Rodger Eugene and Mable McFarland Frazier.
After Deborah graduated from Eustace High School she began a career in the medical field as an LVN. She then worked for Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home for many years before retiring.
Celebration of life services for Richard Lawrence Diana, 79, of Gun Barrel City were held March 4, 2024, at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank.
Richard was born Sept. 21, 1944, in Springville, N.Y. to Phil Diana and Josephine Mildred (Fachitti) Diana. He grew up in New York where he graduated from high school before joining the army and proudly serving this country for four years in active duty.
Charles Philip Simpson "Chip", 61 of Gun Barrel City was born June 15, 1962 and passed away Feb. 24, 2024.
Chip is survived by his wife Stephanie, son Colby and four legged friend Fergus, mother Sue Simpson, sister Kelly Simpson and brother Mike Simpson, in-laws Michael Mooney and Mary Ann Mooney.
Chip loved spending time with his family and at the deer lease with his friends.
Arthur Roy Phillips, first a sinner saved by the precious blood of Jesus, as well as a loving husband, father, honey-pappa, brother, uncle, friend and barber, took his seat at the Father's Table Feb. 17, 2024.
Roy was born Dec. 19, 1959 in Dallas to Cecil and Dorothy Phillips.
Roy lived his life for the Lord and it was evident to all who knew him. He was a man of genuine faith and his prayers were powerful.
