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JW Bingham, age 90, passed away from this life on September 11, 2022. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. JW was born March 5, 1932 and grew up in Miles, TX. At age 20, JW enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1952 to 1956. He served aboard the U.S.S. Jenkins during the Korean Conflict and reached the rank of Radarman 2nd Class. In 1959, he married Alice Emma Hohmann. They lived in Fredericksburg, TX and Medford, OR for a brief time before moving to Tyler, TX where they remained for more than 50 years. JW began working in carpentry in 1965 and was a skilled homebuilder. He specialized in custom trim and cabinetry until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his...

Camellia passed away July 13, 2022 in Waxahachie, Texas. She lived in Milford, Texas with her daughter Saundra Mosley and husband James Mosley. She was born June 24, 1947 to her parents Orban M. and Loyce W. Dunn of Ben Wheeler. She was one of the most independent and strongest of women that you would ever meet. She has battled kidney failure, breast and thyroid cancer before succumbing to lung cancer. She loved visiting with family and friends. Her constant companions were her beloved animals BeBe, Hunter, Bitsy and Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cary McKinney; her parents, Orban and Loyce Dunn; Step-father, Loyis H. "Sarge" Gillespie; and oldest brother, Donald Ray...

Services for Jay Watson Hansen, 88, of Martin's Mill, Texas, were held at 10:00 a.m., May 7, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Athens Ward with Bishop Dan Garvin officiating. Mr. Hansen passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was born June 16, 1933 in Ogden, Utah, to Harvey J. Hansen and Marie Watson. He met his beloved wife, Leotta Mae Purser, while they were working at Skaggs Drug Store in Ogden. They married in September of 1952, and enjoyed 58 years of marriage before she passed in 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leotta, his parents, brother Glain Hansen and sisters: Renee Frandsen, Vonda Thornton and Sandra...

Paula Dan Knowles Ray (74), a wife, mother, and grandmother, passed peacefully next to her Bible on May 3rd, 2022. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, May 14th, 2022 at Eubank Funeral Home, Canton, Texas 1:00 PM, with a reception beforehand at 12:00 PM. Paula (P.D.) was born on November 17th, 1947 to Jodie and Lewis Knowles in Commerce, Texas. She graduated from Greenville High School as Valedictorian, Class of 1966. She then attended The University of Texas, graduating Magna Cum Laude (high honors) in 1969. While there, she was an active member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She became a teacher of English in Lake Highlands, Texas, prior to marrying her husband of forty-nine...

Services for W.J. (Bill) Tompkins, 92, will be held 2 pm Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Barton's Chapel Assembly of God with Bro. Terry Thomison officiating. Interment will be in Edom Cemetery, under direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Mr. Tompkins received a Purple Heart for his service in the Army during the Korean War. He was a custom home builder and farmer. Bill is survived by his wife, Clovis, sons: David (Delene) and Stephen (Susan); six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Harvey; and sister, Janie Richardson. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Goode Walters Rogers passed to his heavenly home on January 20, 2022 in Tyler, TX. He was born July 22, 1932.in the Mt Pisgah community of Van Zandt county to Clarence and Dollie Walters Rogers. After graduation from Canton High School in 1949, he married his high school sweetheart, Joy Davis of Canton in August 1950. To this marriage was born two girls, Debra Kay in 1951 and Susan in 1954. Soon after high school graduation (age 16), he was employed by the local (Canton) Texas Dept. of Transportation. Then in 1962 was transferred to Wood County (Quitman) DOT as Maintenance Supervisor. Again, promoted in 1966 to the Gregg County division to be involved in Highway Maintenance and...

Memorial Services for Alma Kay Howry, 85, will be held at 10:00 a. m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Glenwood Church of Christ, 5210 Hollytree Drive, Tyler, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Haven of Memories, Canton. On January 18, Kay sprouted beautiful sparkling wings and went home to her Heavenly Father. Our sweet Kay passed away at Hospice of East Texas. She was born January 12, 1937 in Crane, TX, to Wiley Leo and Addie Missouri Garner Howry. Kay suffered a life changing event at age 13 at the hands of a drunk driver. Her family was told she may not walk again. They didn't know Kay! She went on to receive Bachelor and Masters of Education...

Death came for Catherine "Cassie" L. Ray (45) December 26, 2021. A Memorial Service is scheduled Sunday, January 2nd, 2021 at Eubank Funeral Home, Canton, Texas 2:00 PM. Cassie was born May 24th, 1976 to Richard L. and Paula Ray in Tyler Texas. She graduated from Canton high school, class of 1994, and later graduated with a BA in English from Ole Miss (University of Mississippi). While there, she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. In 1995, she was the Duchess of Van Zandt County in the Texas Rose Festival in Tyler. She is survived by her parents, Richard and Paula Ray of Canton, her sister, Victoria "Tory" Ray Thatcher, a brother-in-law Seth Thatcher, and her niece Vivian Thatcher...

On Sunday, December 19th, 2021, Stanley Mac Castleberry, a dedicated friend, uncle, and father figure, passed away suddenly in his home at the age of 68. Stanley was born December 29th, 1952, to mother Hazel Calhoun and father Donal Mac Castleberry. Stanley had a rambunctious childhood filled with days of playing with his friends and many attested to his fun-loving nature in his youth. He loved sports of all kinds, but particularly football and baseball. His favorite teams included the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees. Stanley spent over 50 years of his life driving an eighteen-wheeler and greatly enjoyed the freedom and adventure that job granted him. He was also well known in the...

Services for Lewis Clifton Pierce, Jr. of Forney, TX, will be held 2 pm Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Pastor Jeff Garrett officiating. Interment will be in Haven of Memories. Visitation will be one at 1 pm. Lewis passed away October 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Clifton Pierce, Sr. and Lucy Viola Wells Pierce; sisters, Emma Edwina Pierce Elliott, Eunice Pierce Roig (Rodney), Sue Carol Pierce Gunn; brother, Ernest Calvin Pierce, Sr. (Jane). He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol Gammill Pierce and children, Jennifer Pierce and Frank Pierce and a host of nieces and nephews. Lewis was born in Kreole, MS, on October...

Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with visitation at 1 pm. Interment in Haven of Memories.

Services for Hollis Ray Griffin, 89, of Forney, are scheduled for 11 am Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Dustin Deaton officiating. Visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in Haven of Memories. Hollis Ray Griffin of Forney, Texas, was born at home on June 4, 1932, in Edgewood, Texas to Lloyd Landeth and Ester Ray Anders Griffin. Hollis was preceded in death by his parents, brother Alvin Clois Griffin, daughter Terry Kay Griffin Kelleher, grandson James Casey Kelleher, and son-in-law Alan Ferretti. Hollis leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 70 years Patsy Nell Allen Griffin of Forney, TX; sisters Shirley Bailey (Edward) of...

Services for Hollis Ray Griffin, 89, of Forney, are scheduled for 11 am Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Rev. Dustin Deaton officiating. Visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in Haven of Memories. Hollis Ray Griffin of Forney, Texas, was born at home on June 4, 1932, in Edgewood, Texas to Lloyd Landeth and Ester Ray Anders Griffin. Hollis was preceded in death by his parents, brother Alvin Clois Griffin, daughter Terry Kay Griffin Kelleher, grandson James Casey Kelleher, and son-in-law Alan Ferretti. Hollis leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 70 years Patsy Nell Allen Griffin of Forney, TX; sisters Shirley Bailey (Edward) of...

Matthew Alan Crouch was born in Houston, TX on Aug. 9, 1986 to his proud parents William Crouch and Diane (nee Soland) Crouch. He lost his battle to Covid on Wednesday August 25, 2021 in Tyler, TX. He served his Lord through his church membership and service - the past 25 years with St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton, TX. After his completion of a course in computers his junior year of high school Matt decided that he wanted to pursue a career in the computer industry. He self taught himself the knowledge necessary to complete the CompTIA A+ certification as a Computer Technician in Aug 2003. Matt obtained his first job at Sky Ranch in Van, TX as their computer technician. He was...

Services for William Lee Mayes, 76, of Brownsboro, will be held at 2 pm Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Rock Hill Baptist Church in Brownsboro with Bro. Tommy Weems and Bro. Richard Fulton officiating, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment will be in Rock Hill Cemetery. Mr. Mayes passed away August 22, 2021 at his home. He was born January 21, 1945 in Pekin, Ohio to William Lee and Marjorie Eberhart Mayes. Bill grew up in Augusta, Ohio before serving in the Navy. He then began a 35 year career in law enforcement that started in Dallas and retired with the US Marshall's Service as a Court Security Officer. Bill loved to travel and was able to visit all 50 states. ...

Richard Jordan Daniel, 88, of Tyler, passed away on August 18, 2021. Richard was born December 8, 1932 in Martins Mill to Albert Willie Daniel and Gertrude Lancaster Daniel Mewbourn. Richard grew up in Martins Mill. After moving to Dallas, he served in the Air Force for four years. He Married Rosemary Jane Fulghum in 1957. He retired from Procter & Gamble after over 40 years of service. Richard enjoyed fishing, horse shows, football, cars, boats and spending time outdoors. He was a member of Brookside Baptist Church in Myrtle Springs and a Mason for many years. Mr. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Daniel and Gertrude Daniel Mewbourn; wife, Rosemary Daniel; son,...

Services for Pamela Sue Andrews, 68, of Martins Mill, were held 11 am Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Ben Stevens officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Ms. Andrews passed away August 15, 2021 at her home. She was born July 18, 1953 in Dallas to Ebbie John "Andy" and Elsie Florene Ridling Andrews. Pam married Jimmie Rowe Tinsley Jr. in 1977 and had one son, Trey. Pam was a member of Walnut Hill Church of Christ. She worked for the Dallas County Sheriff's Department from 1976 until she was diagnosed with LAM and had to retire after 24 years of service. At that time she moved back to her homeplace in Martins Mill. She loved...

Emma Jean Dunlap Scott, age 85, of Grand Saline, TX passed from this life into eternal life in Heaven on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Emma Jean was born on May 12, 1936, in Tatum, Texas to her parents, Elvie Hallmark Dunlap and Annie Pitts Dunlap. She began first grade in Tatum and later her family moved to Carthage where she excelled in many school activities, especially yearbook, newspaper, and student government. She did farm chores before and after school, and earned piano lessons by sewing and ironing clothes for a music teacher. She was active in Camp Fire and represented the high school at Girls State. She also served as a piano accompanist at Antioch Baptist Church. Emma Jean...

Emma Jean Dunlap Scott of Grand Saline, TX, passed into eternal life in Heaven on Thurs., Aug. 5, 2021. Born in 1936 in Tatum, Texas to Elvie H. Dunlap and Annie Pitts Dunlap, she was Carthage High School's 1954 valedictorian. A 1957 TWU graduate, she married the love of her life, Orville L. Scott. A classroom teacher for 35 years, Emma Jean and Orville were active in mission work in Mexico, the Lower Rio Grande Valley, San Andres, Colombia, China, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and teaching at the Baptist Theological Seminary of Reuschlikon, Switzerland. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Linda Dunlap of Longview; children James Scott of Fort Worth, John (and Suzanne)...

Emma Jean Dunlap Scott of Grand Saline, TX, passed into eternal life in Heaven on Thurs., Aug. 5, 2021. Born in 1936 in Tatum, Texas to Elvie H. Dunlap and Annie Pitts Dunlap, she was Carthage High School's 1954 valedictorian. A 1957 TWU graduate, she married the love of her life, Orville L. Scott. A classroom teacher for 35 years, Emma Jean and Orville were active in mission work in Mexico, the Lower Rio Grande Valley, San Andres, Colombia, China, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and teaching at the Baptist Theological Seminary of Reuschlikon, Switzerland. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Linda Dunlap of Longview; children James Scott of Fort Worth, John (and Suzanne)...

Rosemary Jane Fulghum Daniel, 83, of Tyler, passed away July 6, 2021 in Tyler after a five year battle with dementia. She was born July 1, 1938 in Terrell to John Thomas and Billie Maye Brooks Fulghum. Rosemary grew up in Terrell and married Richard Daniel in 1957. Rosemary was a member of Brookside Baptist Church in Myrtle Springs. She loved animals, especially dogs, and enjoyed music. Mrs. Daniel was preceded in death by her parents; son, Roger Wade Daniel; and her brother, Johnny Fulghum. Rosemary is survived by her husband, Richard Daniel of Tyler; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and David Cutright of Bullard; four grandchildren: Jesse Daniel, Richard Cutright, Robert Cutright...