Harold Morris Colvin, 88, beloved dad, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, was called to his eternal heavenly home Sept. 8, 2022.
Harold was one of twelve children born to Warren G. and Jodie F. Colvin born Jan. 19, 1934 in Kemp.
As a young man, Harold grew up in Flagg Lake, learning farming, hunting, fishing and trapping and carried these skills with him to the last day of his life.
Throughout life there are times that God places extraordinary people in our lives, as leaders, to support and guide us towards the path that he intended for us to follow. Everyone that knew Rick Bivins, should take to heart that he was one of those special gifts from up above.
In fact, it should be known that Rick Bivins was the “Greatest of all time.”
Sharon Kay McIninch Horton passed away Aug. 24, 2022. She was born Oct. 18 1952, in Dallas, the daughter of Houston and Joan McIninch.
Sharon graduated from H Grady Spruce High School in Pleasant Grove. She married and had two children she loved more than they will ever know. She was also a proud Nanny and GG. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much.
Larry H. Eckert, 79, of Huntingburg, Ind., passed away Aug. 31, 2022 at Legacy Living in Jasper.
He was born Sept. 25, 1942 in Huntingburg to James L. and Eunice “Lorraine” (Smith) Eckert.
Larry was a graduate of Huntingburg High School and attended Purdue University. He worked as Regional Sales Manager for North American Products in Indiana and later worked as a realtor in Texas.
He was a member of the Huntingburg Eagles and the Huntingburg Y.M.I. Club. Larry enjoyed golfing and watching sporting events.
Martha (Patty) Dean Ringley passed away peacefully in her home Aug. 24, 2022 one day before her 98th birthday. Patty was born Aug. 25, 1924 to parents Martha and Lewis Harmon in Claypool, Ariz.
Patty was a devoted and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family.
Patty was an avid gardener who spent many happy hours tending to her beautiful flowers. She enjoyed quilting, dancing, was a spirited card and game player, reading and was one of the first members of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas.
Jessica Dawn Sy, 38, of Mabank passed away Aug. 25, 2022. Jessica was born Aug. 7, 1984 to parents Gary Notley and Debbie Gunderson.
Jessica married the love of her life Soi Sy in Mabank Nov. 14, 2011.
She was an outgoing and vibrant woman, one who loved listening to music, going on road trips and absolutely loved driving.
Christian by faith, Jessica attended the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Her huge and kind heart will be missed by all of those she met and knew in her lifetime.
Funeral services for Ralph Ray Binkley, 47, of Mesquite were held Sept. 1, 2022 at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank.
Ralph passed away Au. 24, 2022 in Rockwall. He was born Nov. 25, 1974 to Delbert Ray and Deborah Kay Metcalf Binkley.
Ralph grew up in Mesquite and graduated from West Mesquite High School. He loved fishing and the outdoors. Ralph was a plumber for Gibson Plumbing Company. He loved his sons immensely and called them every day. Ralph never met a stranger.
Ken Vieux went home to join the Lord Aug. 20, 2022. He passed with his wife by his side at Baylor hospital in Dallas.
Ken strongly believed in his faith and loved his family with his whole heart and was active in each of them until he was no longer able.
He was born in the Texas panhandle March 27, 1940 to Henri and Nobie Vieux.
James “PeeWee” Lewis McKinney, 91, of Tool passed away Aug. 20, 2022. PeeWee was born April 7, 1931 to parents James Edward McKinney and Freddie Mae Gay.
He married the love of his life, Barbara Jerene Estes April 4, 1953 in Malakoff. Their journey began soon after and had two daughters, Sherrie and Carla.
James was a caring and doting husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Edmond Charles Bechard was born Aug. 17, 1940, in Chicago, Ill.
After being discharged from the Army, Ed married Margie Erickson and they had three children. They traveled often in their Volkswagen Westphalia Camper.
Ed loved working with wood, both carving and building furniture or playing “42” with the Mabank “42” club, along with playing “Bridge” at Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church.
He had worked many years as an electrician for General Motors in Arlington.
