Obituaries

Body Allen Ray Alexander, 44, passed away Feb. 9, 2023, at his home in Kemp. Allen was born Feb. 8, 1979, to parents Howard Ray and Glenda Alexander. Allen was a great friend and father to everyone who had the honor of knowing him.

Body John Larkin Noel, Jr, of Athens passed away Feb. 4, 2023. John was born in West to John Noel, Sr. and Mildred Alyne Noel. John was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law C.R. Summerall and niece Jenny Summerall.

Body Harry Payne Wilt, Jr. passed away at his home in Haslet Feb. 5, 2023 after his battle with cancer at the age of 81 surrounded by his loving family.  Harry was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister. 

Body Ken was born Oct. 10, 1944 in El Campo.  Ken passed peacefully at home Jan. 26, 2023, after a very long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Ken was the youngest of three children of Donald and Opal McEwin Green.

Body Larry W. Schroeder was born to Carl E. and Sarah Lucille Schroeder of Wichita, Kan., July 7, 1952. He passed away at his home of 44 years in Kemp Jan. 31, 2023 and is survived by his wife Sidney Schroeder.

Body Long-time Eustace resident Hilda Louise Noble Foster, 94, passed away peacefully Jan. 30, 2023 at South Place Nursing Center in Athens.  Visitation was held Feb. 7, 2023 and Internment followed at Cottonwood Cemetery. Arrangements were by Eubank Funeral Home.

Body Fairy Jo “Jodie” (Martin) Loftis passed away peacefully Jan. 30, 2023 at Cedar Lake Nursing Home in Malakoff where she had spent the last three years suffering from Alzheimer's.  Jodie was born Jan. 24, 1942, in Terrell, to W.C.

Body Ruth Kathleen McVay, 82, of Enchanted Oaks, was born July 8, 1940 in Bakersfield, Calif., to parents Herbert Victor McNinch and Ethel Blanche Florence. Kathleen passed away Jan. 20, 2023.

Body It is with heartfelt sadness that we have to say goodbye to a beloved husband, father, brother and friend who passed away Dec. 28, 2022, after a brief illness.  Alfred Leon “Al” Harrell was 89 years old. He was dearly loved by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Body Louis was born July 17, 1931 and passed away Jan. 1, 2023 at his home in Mabank. He served in the USAF and also fought in the Korean War. He was a Glazier for over 60 years and had his own business in Gun Barrel City.