Funeral services for Earl L. McLauchlin, 96, of Mabank were held May 24, 2022 at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home.
Earl passed to his heavenly home May 15, 2022. He was born in March 5, 1926 to Bennie and Jennie Cook McLauchlin in Eustace.
He served in the Navy during World War II as an Aviation Electronic Technician's Mate at Floyd Bennett Field in New York.
On May 2, 2022, Alice Faye Brown, 68, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a brief illness. She was born June 14, 1953, in Troup to Elmer and Beatrice Womick Bates.
Alice was blessed to have two additional brothers and two additional sisters. During the journey of her life here on earth, Alice had sons Tommy and Jason Miller. Alice married William Irvin Brown July 31, 1986 and added one more son and two daughters to her family.
Glenda Beaty, 79, passed away May 10, 2022.
She was a resident of the lake area for over 25 years and made many, many friends.
Her career was in the transportation field, working for Mack Trucks and Nissan Diesel in Dallas.
Glenda loved playing cards, watching football and gambling in Shreveport.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
Glenda was preceded in death by her parents Hazel and Homer Amlin, sisters Jean Wood and Ruth Cockrill and brother Larry Amlin.
Larry Alex Dorsey, Jr., 47, of Tyler passed away April 30, 2022. Larry was born Aug. 18, 1974 to parents Larry Alex Dorsey, Sr. and Judy Cupp.
Alex married the love of his life, Jamie Nov. 23, 2019 in Tyler. He was a loving and doting son, husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Alex was an adventurous and kind hearted man who enjoyed fishing, singing karaoke, dancing and having a cold one with his friends.
A graveside service for Terry Wayne Kimbrell, 60, of Mabank, was held May 7, 2022, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Mabank.
Terry passed away May 2, 2022 in Canton. He was born Jan. 28, 1962 in Dallas to Guy B. and Thelma Lee DeWitt Kimbrell.
He was a Christian by faith. He enjoyed traveling and vacations in the mountains. Terry also enjoyed working. If he was not working, he enjoyed remodeling his house.
Terry was preceded in death by his father and sister Donna Hukill.
Donald Gee Smith was born Oct. 24, 1934, in Longview being the only son of Sam B. and Pearl Smith.
Donald passed away May 3, 2022, at the age of 87.
He graduated from Wortham High School in 1953, was employed as a Dallas firefighter from 1955 to 1968, served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1961 and attended SMU law school from 1963-1965 while working in the fire department.
James R Green passed peacefully May 4, 2022 at his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1926 in Quanah to Randolph Green and Jewel (Richardson) Green.
He was married to Marilyn Reeves in 1948 in Denton while both were students, he at North Texas State University and she at Texas State College for Women.
James served in WWII and had a long career with the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. After living in several midwestern and eastern U.S. cities he and his family returned to their home state of Texas residing in Tool for 53 years.
Theda Jean Kettler, 76, of Mabank passed away May 2, 2022. Theda was born Feb. 4, 1946, in Bellville, Ill.
She was the baby of the family, with 11 older brothers and sisters. Theda grew to be a hardworking and successful woman who devoted 27 years of her life to serve her country.
This proud Army Veteran had been stationed in Greece, Germany and Africa under the Vietnam Conflict as the secretary of the Ambassador of the State Department.
Peggy Davidson Whisenant was born Oct. 18, 1933 in Chanute, Kan., a daughter of the late Frank and Mildred Moon Davidson.
One of five children, Peggy grew up in Chanute where she was a graduate of Chanute High School in 1951.
After graduating high school, Peggy completed several college business courses in Tulsa, Okla.
Joshua Ryan Murphy was diagnosed at the age of 2-1/2 years with Mucopolysaccharidosis or MPS, a very rare disease affecting one in 25,000 births.
He was expected to live 13 years. MPS took him at 21 years of age. Joshua passed away April 25, 2022. He was born Jan. 29, 2001, in Garland to parents Stephen Ray Murphy and Ruth Margaretha Jesse Murphy.
Joshua was a vibrant, energetic, laughing, smiling child. He never met a stranger. He loved hugs, balls and hats, especially unusual hats.
