Obituaries

Body Sandra Jean Colby, 78, passed away after a long period of health problems Feb. 13, 2023, in Dallas.    Sandy, as she liked to be called, was born May 19, 1944 and grew up in Akron, Ohio.  She moved to Texas in 1975 and the Kemp area in the early 80s.

Body Taylor W. Golden passed away peacefully Feb. 9, 2023, he was 100 years old. Taylor was born Oct. 6, 1922 in Minturn, Ark.  He spent most of his childhood in Black Oak, Ark. He graduated from Monette High School in Monette, Ark. and attended Arkansas State University.

Body David Glenn Black was born June 24, 1931 and passed away peacefully Feb 12, 2023 at the age of 91.  David was born in Sulpher Bluff to parents Ralph Jake Black and Stellean Black. He was one of 13 kids.   David married Patsy Hawkins Feb. 3, 1953. David was an Army Veteran.

Body William Jeffrey “Jeff” Singleton, 78, passed away peacefully Jan. 20, 2023, in Mabank.  A memorial service was held at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan Jan. 27, 2023.

Body Darlene was born in Crowell to Everett “Smokey” and Maxine Callaway and spent her formative years in Cisco.  After several moves, she finally settled in Gun Barrel City with her late husband Jerry Gilbert. 

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.