On the evening of Nov. 5, 2022, Evelyn Laverne Ford passed quietly away while watching her beloved Texas Longhorns with her son Mike Ford.
Evelyn and her giving heart were a blessing to all she encountered. After retiring from her career as a claims representative with the Social Security Administration, she moved to Seven Points with her late husband Earl Ford.
Larry Don Estes, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Trinidad Nov. 9, 2022.
He was born Oct. 23, 1942, to George “Pete” and Dorothy Merle Estes in Ft. Worth.
Larry attended Trinidad ISD for 12 years and was extremely proud to be a 1961 graduate of Trinidad High School.
When Larry was 16 years old and Mary Frances “Fran” Warren was 13 years old, he walked up to her in the hallway at school and surprised her with a kiss. That kiss was the beginning of their enviable, long-lasting love story.
Jonathan Michael Boyd, 33, of Kemp, passed away at his home Nov. 4, 2022. Jonathan was born Jan. 16, 1989, in Terrell to Greg and Linda (Day) Boyd.
Jonathan was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Cap City, where he was baptized and became a loyal follower of Christ. He loved hunting, fishing, mowing his lawn and really loved hanging out in his shop but most of all, he loved spending time with his little man Brooksy B.
Funeral services for Thelma “Lola” Hawkins Stewart, 95, of Mabank were held Nov. 5, 2022 at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home with Bro. Teddy King officiating. Honorary Pallbearers – The Knighton Family.
Lola peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Oct. 30, 2022. She was born Feb. 21, 1927, to Columbus A. Higginbotham and Jessie Florence Newton in Alba.
Funeral services were held for Glenn Kenneth Anthony, 86, of Eustace Oct. 27, 2022 at Eubank Cedar Creek with Bro. Dennis Kirkpatrick officiating.
Glenn passed away peacefully Oct. 24, 2022 in Keller. He was born Nov. 9, 1935 in Eustace to Otis Anthony and Beatrice Gatlin Anthony.
Glenn grew up in Eustace and later moved to Dallas and the Seagoville area. He joined and was active in the National Guard for over eight years.
Matthew Edward Cline, 60, of Kaufman left this world for his home in Heaven Oct. 12 2022. Matt, as he was best known, was born in Dallas July 23, 1962 to parents Glen Donald and Mary Rene Cline.
Matt graduated from Kaufman High School in 1980. He was a devoted son and a loving brother. One of the things he cherished most was spending time with family.
Funeral services for Vonda June Thomas, 80, of Mabank, were held Oct. 21, 2022, at the Mabank Church of Christ with Bob Patterson and Kerry Clark officiating. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
June passed from this life Oct. 18, 2022 in Athens. She was born Sept. 6, 1942 in Van Zandt County to Byron and Floy Lee Autry Black.
Huey Lois Roach Jr. “Sonny,” 86, of Whitesboro, passed away Oct. 5, 2022 in Gainesville. He was born Jan. 31, 1936 to Huey Lois Roach Sr. and Gladys Roach in Dallas.
Huey spent 22 years in the Air Force and was a Vietnam Vet. He then went to Richland College and worked for Motorola for about seven years. Sonny married Dorothy Roach June 13, 2003.
He enjoyed playing golf and kept active by walking and keeping busy.
John David Hardy Sr., known to most as “Dave” and “Papaw,” passed away peacefully Oct. 16, 2022 in Forney. David was born in Dallas March 18, 1943 to Earl M. Hardy and Ila Fern Prater Hardy.
David touched the lives of so many people. He never met a stranger and was always friendly to everyone. He had a heart of gold and would offer the shirt off his back to anyone in need.
Anyone close to David knows the number of people he would offer a place to stay in his home and invited and accommodated them on vacations with his immediate family.
Betty Frances Whitton Porter, 91, of Mabank and Gun Barrel City passed away Oct. 8, 2022 in Athens, surrounded by her family.
Betty was born Jan. 11, 1931, the child of William Elijah and Bertie Lou Whitton. She was raised in the Whitton community where she attended the Whitton Community School and Canton High School.
On Nov. 12, 1948, she married Dalton Porter. Dalton and Betty had three children Sharon Dale, Sue Ann and Keith Dalton.
