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A memorial mass for Oneida Joan Roy Hashem, 89, of Canton, will be held 11 am Monday, November 4, 2024, at St. Therese Catholic Church with Father Jesudoss Thomas officiating. A Rosary will be held at 10:30 am at the church. Joan passed away October 23, 2024 in Tyler. She was born June 9, 1935 in Dallas to Robert Sylvester and Oneida Mary Roy. Joan grew up in Dallas. She attended St. Edwards and Ursuline Academy in Dallas. She was a receptionist in the medical profession for many years. Joan moved to Canton to be closer to her family in 2018. Joan was very active in her church in McKinney for many years. Mrs. Hashem is preceded in death by her husband, Wail Hashem; parents, Robert and...

Funeral services for Jean LeMonds, 78, of Ben Wheeler, will be 11 am Monday, October 21, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Ben Wheeler with Bro. Carlton Young and Bro. Shaun Skubal officiating. Interment will be in Haven of Memories under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Jean passed away October 15, 2024. She lived in Ben Wheeler most of her life.

Services will be held at a later date at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.

Jesse Edward Newton, Sr. (Edward), was born August 6, 1928 in the Tundra Community to Jesse Albert and Nona Mae Newton. His childhood was spent in Canton, Texas and Tundra. Edward married Imogene Joyce Rowan, the love of his life, November 9, 1946. Jesse Edward Newton, Jr. (Eddie) their only child, was born on January 12, 1948. The family moved from Canton to Dallas in 1951 and resided there for 39 years. Edward soon began his training in agronomy which led to his career as a renowned golf course superintendent in the Dallas/North Texas Area. He was employed by Glen Lakes Country Club in Dallas for many years and in 1991 retired from Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas. During his...

DIKE, Patricia Anne, "Pat" (Crafton), age 80, of Ben Wheeler, TX passed away on December 24, 2023. Pat was born in Bridgeport, TX on October 13, 1943, and spent her childhood years in Springtown and Blue Mound, TX. She was a proud member of the first graduating class of Boswell High School in 1962. She loved taking care of her family and also enjoyed working as a secretary in the government aircraft industry spanning over 30 years. In her retirement years, she and her husband Chris traveled in their RV and saw much of the country. She loved fishing, spending time with friends and family and enjoyed nature watching in her own backyard. She was amazing at trivia, was the best Christmas sock...

Services for Samuel William "Sam" Jordan, 68, of Edom, will be held 2 pm Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at New Beginnings Community Church in Edom with Brother Shelby Davidson officiating, under direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment will be in Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton. Mr. Jordan passed away December 2, 2023 in Edom surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 8, 1955 in Tyler, Texas to Cranfill Alexander "C.A." Jordan and Frances Merle Gandy Jordan. Sam was a lifelong resident of Edom. He graduated Van High School in 1973 and then earned an Associate's Degree from Tyler Junior College where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Sam was a...

Pastor Jim Fulton Leach died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on October 4th, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances in Tyler, TX at age 73. He is survived by his wife, Loraine, children, Melanie & David Pratt, Heather & Bruce Morphis, grandchildren, Bethany & Jesse Bengston, Alisha & Steven Mires, Kristen & Josh Mims, Halina & Masen Williams, Emily & Jose Piceno, and Braden Morphis, great grandchildren Kason, Rylan, Kyler and London Bengston, Opal and Boone Mims, Everly and Addilynn Williams,his brother Dan, and brother in law Jerry Truett and numerous family members and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents Leroy Fulton Leach and Naomi Guess Leach,...

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Howard Lee Dunn, 80, lost his valiant battle with cancer on September 19, 2023 surrounded by his family. Howard was born in Ben Wheeler, Texas on August 27, 1943 where he attended Van High School. Howard met the love of his life, Merle, and they were married on February 16, 1963. Together they raised and loved three children, Marla, Bret, and Matthew. Howard was devoted to his family, and the greatest joys in his life were spending time on the golf course with his sons and enjoying his children and grandchildren at his home. In business, Howard was respected in every opportunity he undertook. He began his career in banking as a teller. Through...

Services for Wesley DeWayne Sherwood, Sr., 84, of Wills Point, will be held 2 pm Friday, August 11, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Mike Knous officiating. Interment will be in Haven of Memories. Mr. Sherwood passed away on August 6, 2023 at his home. He was born August 23, 1938 to Cecil Wesley and Sarah Alice Wood Sherwood. Wesley had 42 years of service with the former Chance Vought, LTV, and later E-Systems, which became Raytheon. His work took him all over the world. From 1971 until the end of Vietnam War, he supported Air America Aircraft. Wesley supported the RC135 Big Safari Programs. He spent 25 years on the German Peace Peak. Wesley served his community...

Funeral services for John Franklin Butler, 84, of Wills Point, Texas, will be held at 10am Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Wesley Barnett officiating. John passed away on April 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jackson, Texas on April 10, 1938, to Harvey Franklin and Princie Delilah (Pittman) Butler. John grew up loving the outdoors where he enjoyed fishing and hunting for squirrels. He graduated from Wills Point High School and soon became a proud member of the US Army. In 1966, John was blessed to marry Lucinda and enjoy 20 wonderful years together. To anyone who knew John they would describe him as a humble man, frugal, who liked to...

Marcus Ray Echart went home to the Lord on March 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dallas, Texas on December 26, 1953, to Hubert Junior and Margie Elizabeth (King) Echart. Soon Marcus was blessed to meet the love of his life in Deborah, who he married on May 27, 1977, and shared 45 wonderful years together. Throughout his life, Marcus liked to spend time outdoors and in the mountains. He loved to bar-b-que and spend time with his family that he was very proud of. Marcus was a long time member of Living for the Brand Cowboy Church in Athens and recently with RC2 Cowboy Church in Mabank. Marcus was the kind of person who never met a stranger. He would give you the...

Betty Jo Kinsey (Me-Me) went home to the Lord on March 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Betty is survived by her daughter, Denise Fulk and husband Harold of Paris, TX; sons: Larry Kinsey and wife, Marie of Lone Oak, TX, Ronny Kinsey and wife, Monica of Canton, TX, Kerry Kinsey and wife, Sherry of Kaufman, TX, Jeff Kinsey and wife, Traci of Cumby, TX; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; sister, Martha Peters of Mesquite, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. More information available at: Eubankfh.com

Richard Lee Ray (Ricky) passed away peacefully on March 10th after a brief illness in the hospital at Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler, Texas, just ten months after the passing of his beloved wife, Paula (P.D.), on May 3rd, 2022. Ricky was born on September 18th, 1946 in Girard, Illinois to Norma Jean Hudson Ray and Robert Edwin Ray. He was an avid sports enthusiast, being voted "Most Athletic" in high school, and a member of the basketball team, track team, and the illustrious and famous 1964 Canton Eagle Football team. He graduated from Texas A&M and promptly enrolled in Officer Training School for Vietnam. He considered it his duty to serve his country and always held this...

A celebration of the life of Jessie Lea Shaw, 96, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Eubank Funeral Home. Jessie passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023. She was born in the Old Bethel Community of Van Zandt County, Texas on February 26, 1926 to Grady Lee Hall and Opal Lea Stout Hall. Jessie grew up in the Canton area and graduated from Canton High School. At the age of 16, she finished high school, moved to Dallas, and worked for North American Aviation during World War II. Afterwards, she went to work for Southwestern Bell where she met her husband, Harley. Jessie married her one love, Harley Shaw on June 29, 1946. They lived in Dallas for many years and then...

W.C. Hettich, 83, of Wolfe City, TX, passed away at home February 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 14, 1939, to Lloyd Curtis and Sybil Maude (Speed) Hettich in Peerless, Texas. W.C. lived his life devoted to his family and the military. Married on April 12, 1962, W.C. and Mildred Louise Hettich enjoyed 55 1/2 years together. He was a generous and kind family man who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed watching old westerns and war movies and kept sharp by doing daily crossword puzzles. W.C. made sure his family knew they were loved, always telling them he was proud of them and that he loved them. W.C. was a resident of Mesquite,...

John Gordon "Butch" Richardson Sr., 80, of Wills Point, passed away February 10, 2023 in Dallas. He was born November 1, 1942 in Dallas to Clarence Leslie Richardson Sr. and Beatrice June Woodard Richardson. Butch served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Minyards after 48 years. Butch lived in Dallas for many years before moving to Wills Point. He loved animals, football, fishing and spending time with family. Mr. Richardson is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Martha; daughter, Denise; and brother, Clarence Richardson Jr. Butch is survived by his daughter, Sharon St. Clair, and her husband, Randy St. Clair Jr.; son, John Gordon Richardson Jr. and his wife,...

Funeral services for Betty Jean Brantley, 93, of Chandler, Texas, will be held at 2pm Monday, February 6, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home with Reverend Kaylea Van-Wettering officiating. Betty went home to the Lord on February 1, 2023, in Tyler. She was born in Edom, Texas on January 23, 1930, to Reagan and Bulah (McCall) Miller. Betty met her true love in Shirley Max Brantley and shared 53 wonderful years together after marrying on July 1, 1949. Betty had an amazing sense of humor and enjoyed life. She liked to go square dancing with her husband and to play 42 with her friends. Betty was a dedicated Christian and member of the Edom Methodist Church. She was always excited about traveling and...

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...