Obituaries

Lucille Geddie was born December 22, 1925, in Colfax, Texas, to the late Eugene Matthews and Tillie White Matthews. She and her husband moved to Lancaster in 1950 and then settled back in Ben Wheeler in 1981 for retirement. Lucille had been a member of the Colfax Methodist Church since childhood. She enjoyed quilting and made more than 2,000 quilts, mostly baby quilts donated to underprivileged children. She was an avid reader and noted for her baking skills. She was a positive role model, making the best of what life offers and appreciating every moment.

Graveside services for Cecil Delbert Kindle, 92, o Grand Saline, were held Saturday, July 30, 2022, a Woodside Cemetery with Taylor Rogers officiating under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

Services for Mary Frances Malone Kitchens, 93, of Grand Saline, were held Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Bro. Billy Smith officiating.

A funeral service was held for Wilmer “Eli” Clifton, 81. of Canton, on Friday, July 21, 2022, at Lakeside Baptist Church under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home, with Bro. Carlton Young officiating.

Micheal “Red” Maher passed away July 8, 2022. He was born in Dallas September 15, 1957.

Cindy Dell Heddin, age 60, of Canton, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Cindy was born April 24, 1962 to parents, C.J. Gunderson and Peggy Sapp. She married the love of her life, Dennis Heddin January 11, 1985, in Mabank, TX. Cindy was a caring and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; who loved spending time with her beautiful family, as well as her cats, N2 and Kitty Kitty. She enjoyed yard work and gardening. The best feeling was sitting on the front porch with a hot coffee or cold Dr. Pepper.

Services for Mr. Arthur Owens, 100, of Grand Saline, were Monday, July 11, 2022, at Bartley Funeral Home with Daniel Owens officiating.

La Precia P. Brown Adams, 77, of Fruitvale, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022, in Wills Point.

Paul (PJ) John Walukas III was born July 3, 1983, in Kaufman, Texas, to Paul John Walukas, Jr. and Lisa Diane Turner Gavin.

Clara Oldfield Terry Hoover Brewer died June 27, 2022, at age 101. Clara had recently moved to Canton Oaks Nursing Home in Canton, Texas.