Obituaries

Body Robert L. "Coach" Noblitt was born Aug. 29, 1942 in Great Bend, Kan., and passed away March 20, 2025.He attended High School in Great Bend, where he earned the nickname "Chunk," which followed him throughout his life. This is also where he met his future bride, Janet Herl.

Body Billie Maxine “Jean” Olson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully April 9, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born Aug. 1, 1937 and leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and cherished memories.

Body Celebration of Life services for Jessie Anna Ward Kelley, 80, of Mabank were held April 9, 2025, at Eubank Cedar Creek Memorial Park in Mabank with Bro. Donald Kile officiating.Jessie passed from this life March 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept.

Body Charlotte B. Cravey, 80, of Eustace, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (Me-maw) and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully March 9, 2025. Preceded in death by first husband John Royce Cravey and son John R Cravey, Jr.

Body With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ricky Warren Truitt, who left this world March 14, 2025, in Dallas just shy of his 65th birthday.

Body Regina Kaye McIninch (Nail), 72, of Mabank passed away surrounded by loved ones March 5, 2025, after losing her brave battle against lung cancer. Regina was born July 14, 1952, in Dallas to James Nail and Brenda Faye Edwards.

Body The family of Reba Beshears of Mabank is saddened to announce her passing March 12, 2025 at the age of 81 years. She was retired and her passions were coloring, crocheting and listening to old music.

Body Funeral services for Lillian "Lil" Hipp, 88, of the Phalba Community, were held March 10, 2025, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Brent Williams officiating. Interment followed at Haven of Memories Memorial Park.Lil passed away March 5, 2025 in Athens.

Body Wanda Jean Vent was born June 3, 1955, in Dallas and passed peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord March 4, 2025.  She was the daughter of Austin Lee, Jr. and Joan Modean Briggs Vent.

Body Betty Steddum, a beacon of love and devotion, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 27, 2025, at the age of 99. Born Dec. 2, 1925, in Plainview, Betty lived a life filled with faith, family and unwavering kindness.She married Joe Steddum Oct. 27, 1944, in Los Angeles, Calif.