Obituaries

1935 – 2023 Billy Jack Mann, 88, passed away in Dallas early Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.

1938 – 2023 David Anthony Phillips was born on March 28, 1938, to Pleasant Anthony (PA) and Bessie Marie Phillips on a farm where DFW Airport now operates. There was not much around in those days.

1939 – 2023 Funeral services for Peggy Jane “Janie” Thornton, 84, of Edgewood were held on Monday, Dec 18, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Smyrna Cemetery in Emory.

1953 – 2023 Mrs. Doris “Ellen” Graham, 70, of Canton, passed away on Dec 12, 2023, with her family by her side.

1955 - 2023 Services for Samuel William “Sam” Jordan, 68, of Edom, were held Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at New Beginnings Community Church in Edom with Brother Shelby Davidson officiating, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment was in Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.

1955-2023 A memorial service was held for Judy Heard Whatley, Oct. 12, 2023, in Goliad, Texas.

1927-2023 Joe Bob Burns, 96, of Canton, passed away on Nov. 17, 2023.

1976-2023 Tony Wayne Pirtle was born on Aug. 3, 1976.

1936-2023 A funeral service for Charlie “Bud” Jack Phipps, 87, of Terrell will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov.

1955-2023 A memorial service was held for Judy Heard Whatley, Oct. 12, 2023, in Goliad, Texas.