Obituaries

Body Carl Reagan Kellar, 69 of Mabank passed away June 22, 2023. He was born Sept. 30, 1953 in Dallas to Carl Adren Kellar and Wanda June (Avant) Kellar. Carl was a retired mechanic. He was a member of Assembly of God. Carl was preceded in death by his parents.

Body Vivian Iris Scott Trout passed away June 30, 2023 at home with her family at the age of 75 after her two year battle with cancer.  Vivian was born and raised in Kemp with her parents and two siblings.

Body James Ray Lewis of Mabank was born July 22, 1957 in Ennis to James and Christine Lewis. He was called home to be with the Lord July 1, 2023.  James Ray was a man of few words but was respected and loved by his family and friends.

Body Gene left this earth the same way he lived his 80 years, working hard and doing things his way.  He was a radiator repairman for most of his life, he loved his work and customers.

Body At the age of 90, Frank Delano Donovan had his promised homecoming with our Savior June 13, 2023 with his family by his side. Frank grew up on a farm in Clanton, Ala., with his parents and two older siblings.

Body Phyllis “Jean” Callaway Calkins, born Feb. 15, 1929 in Dustin, Neb., to parents Margaret Bruns Callaway and Connie C. Callaway, passed away peacefully in her sleep June 20, 2023 in Baton Rouge, La.

Body Mary Katherine Hinkle was delivered peacefully into the hands of God June 14, 2023.   She began her journey on this earth Jan. 28, 1941, to Philip and Chestine Howard in Corpus Christi. Mary was one of the four Howard children.

Body A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Stormie Dawn Matthews, 29, of Mabank, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023 at Christian Life Center Church in Gun Barrel City with Bro. Jeff Reynolds officiating. Stormie passed away peacefully June 16, 2023 in Houston.

Body Jeremy Lee Curtis of Reno passed away June 13, 2023 after losing his year-long battle with cancer. He was born in Dallas July 28, 1970 to Jerome (Jerry) Milton Curtis and Beverly Landrum Biggs.  Jeremy grew up in the Kemp area and was a beloved friend to many.

Body Funeral services for Frankie Jean Hyde, 95, of Mabank were held June 13, 2023, at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home with Pastor Brent Tucker officiating. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery. Frankie passed away June 8, 2023 in Mabank.