Obituaries

1933-2026 A private burial for Jimmie McKnight, 92, of Richardson, formerly of Wills Point, will be held at White Rose Cemetery under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home. Jimmie Euell McKnight was born July 30, 1933, in Wills Point, Texas, to Robert Euell McKnight and Lucille Hand McKnight..

1936-2026 Helen Marie Matus lived a happy and active life for 90 years. She was born to Joe and Lillian Makovy on February 24, 1936 in Abbott.

1941 – 2026 Frances Joanne Nichols of Canton passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on November 12, 1941, along with her identical twin sister, in Terrell to D.W.

1944 – 2026 Funeral services for Stewart Lowell Cates, 81, of Edgewood were held Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point with Pastor Mike Roberson officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.

June 13, 1960 – February 16, 2026 David Keith Steward of Canton passed away on February 16, 2026. Keith was known for his love of family, unwavering faith, remarkable craftsmanship, and enduring kindness.

September 10, 1951 – February 13, 2026 Edward Bernard Nemec passed away on Friday, Feb. 13 in the comfort of his home with loved ones after battling a cancer diagnosis a year prior.

April 4, 1937 – February 10, 2026 Funeral services for Frank Cook, 88, of Canton were held Monday, February 16, 2026, at Hiett’s Ly-Brand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Cana Cemetery.

June 8, 1942 – February 9, 2026 A graveside memorial for Sarita Pool, 83, of Canton, was held Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton with David Mills officiating, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home. Mrs.

January 26, 1944 – February 12, 2026 Allen Ray Dawson was born January 26, 1944, and passed away February 12, 2026. He was a resident of Canton all his life and was very well known throughout the community.

February 19, 1945 – February 3, 2026 Carol Ann Deen, Ph.D. (Stanley) passed away peacefully at her home on February 3, 2026, of breast cancer, which she fought with stoicism and bravery.