Obituaries

Body Susan Neal Wisdom, 69, of Eureka, passed away unexpectedly May 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born Sept. 7, 1955, in Smith County, daughter of the late Gene and Reba Neal. She was born in Tyler and grew up in Mount Pleasant.

Body Anthony “Tony” Lazaro, 78, of Eustace Taway Nov. 17, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.  Tony was born Jan. 6, 1946 in New York, N.Y.Tony married Phyllis Caudell in Miami, Fla. and celebrated their 53rd anniversary last May.Tony was preceded in death by his mother Carmen Diaz.

Body It is with sadness we announce the passing of Mary Laveda Tedder. She was born Aug. 24, 1923 in Tool. Her parents were Newt and Mary Pyle. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She lived a long and full life.

Body William Monroe Welch, of Gun Barrel City, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully April 10, 2025, at the age of 85. Born Oct. 7, 1939, Monroe, as he was known to many, lived a life as strong and enduring as the land he loved.

Body Bobby A. Day, 78, of Canton, passed away April 12, 2025 in Tyler. He was born March 24, 1947 in Holton, Kan., to Rufus Edgar and Nova Lay Day.Bobby was a kind and gentle man, cleverly disguised as a grouchy curmudgeon. Kids and animals were always the first to figure him out.

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.