Obituaries

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.

Body Kenneth Duncan, 87, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place May 27, 2023. He entered this world July 10, 1935 in Hawkins born to John Henry and Jessie Fay (Morrison) Duncan.

Body Louise Reece Galloway resided for 30 years in Star Harbor before her unexected passing recently.  She moved here from San Angelo and Bartlesville, Okla.

Body Edward Charles Page, 83, of Kemp went to be with the Lord May 24, 2023.  Edward was born Nov. 8, 1939, to Sidney Amary and Effie Esther (Williamson) Page in Dallas.   Edward married Lynda (Davidson) Page Jan. 21, 1986, in Kaufman and they have spent a loving 37 years together.

Body Sherrie Justine Luman passed away surrounded by her loved ones May 22, 2023, at her home in Mabank, after losing her battle to cancer. Sherrie’s greatest love was spending time with her family.

Body Harry Millard Fife, Jr. passed away May 14, 2023, in Tyler after a short illness. He was born July 24, 1939, in Terrell to Harry M. Fife and Leota Mislivets Darby.   At the age of five, he moved to Richardson where he was raised by his mom and stepfather Harold Thomas.