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A memorial service to celebrate the life of Wanda Jean Patterson, "Jean", 98, of Terrell, TX is being held at 11:00am, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Jean fell asleep in death peacefully in her home, April 19, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born August 3, 1924 to Belar Sims and Willie Alice Tinney Sims in Winnsboro, TX. She grew up in Winnsboro, where she dedicated her life to Jehovah God, symbolized her dedication with water baptism, and remained faithful until she fell asleep in death. Jean married H. D. "Pete" Patterson October 30, 1942, and they made their home in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas. Together they had three daughters,...

Robert Patrick Smith, 29, passed away on February 12, 2023, after being struck by a drunk driver while riding his motorcycle. His memorial will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Hiett LyBrand Funeral home in Wills Point, TX.

Benjamin Prater Monning, III (Prater) passed away peacefully on October 26 after a brief illness. He was at his home in Wills Point, in his library, surrounded by family. Prater was born on May 24, 1951 in Dallas to Irma Adele Wynne and Benjamin Prater Monning, Jr. He grew up in Amarillo but spent summers in Wills Point where he learned to ride, fish, and work cattle from an early age. Many of the life lessons he learned working alongside Rabbit and the other cowboys shaped his character and instilled in him respect for all he encountered. In high school, he played guard for his beloved Amarillo Sandies and was the recipient of the inaugural Mike Dewlen Memorial Award in 1969. Prater...

Funeral services for Lenda Ray Bush, 70, of Terrell, TX, are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Bright Star Baptist Church in Wills Point. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Small Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home. Lenda passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Dallas. Lenda Ann Ray was born on December 17, 1951, in Midland, TX. She was raised in Abilene where she graduated from Cooper High School. Lenda graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington where she worked as a police officer and pursued a degree in criminal justice. She then attended South Texas College of Law in...

Funeral services for Geneva Thompson Slatton, 76, of Wills Point, TX, are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Friday, April 22, 2022, Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial will follow at Sand Flat Cemetery in Grand Saline. Geneva passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. Geneva Thompson was born on March 4, 1946, in Dallas, TX, to Jesse Thompson and Minnie Fritz Thompson. She was raised in Dallas for most of her youth while attending schools in the area. Geneva met and married the love of her life Charles Slatton on March 6, 1962, and they later moved to Wills Point in 1981, to make their home. Geneva was a homemaker while raising her children, but soon after was a supervisor for AAA Wire...

A celebration of life for Donna Lea Edmonds, 67, of Terrell, TX, is scheduled for 2:00p.m., Monday, March 14, 2022, at Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Donna Lea Lackie was born on May 7, 1954, in Amarillo, TX, to parents Harold and Polly Lackie. She was raised in McAlester, OK, where she graduated from high school in 1972. Donna attended Northeastern Oklahoma State University in Tahlequah, OK. She married Fred Edmonds in Dallas, TX, on April 7, 1984, and they made their home in Lake Highlands. She and Fred moved to Terrell in the year 2001. Donna retired as a Sr. Marketing Representative from Blue Cross Blue Shield and Availity. Donna was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed...

A celebration of life for Theo C. "Cotton" Miles, 97, of Wills Point, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point with a reception immediately following. Services are under the direction of Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home. Cotton passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 27, 2021. Theo Cleveland Miles was born on August 7, 1924 in Jasper, Texas. He was the third of seven children born to Mary Elizabeth Connor Miles and Charlie Cleveland Miles. His bright, white hair gave him the nickname "Cotton" that lasted throughout his life. Growing up in Woodville, Texas he spent his humble adolescence working the land...

Funeral services for Camila Denis Palomino Salinas, 4, of Wills Point, Texas, are scheduled for 1:30 Wednesday St. Celestine Catholic Church in Grand Saline. Burial will follow at Small Cemetery. A rosary will be held at 5:00 pm, Tuesday evening at Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Camila passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, in Dallas.

Joseph "Phillip" Lee, 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2021, at his home in Edgewood. Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home. 903-873-2242

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James Larry Poston was born August 20, 1946 in Dallas to Bobbie and Virgil Poston, and lived a full life that celebrated family, service, and loving Jesus. He met his Lord and Savior in the early hours of Wednesday, November 17 during a restful sleep. He was helping an ill neighbor after working on his farm and delivering hay. James grew up in Dallas the oldest son in a family of six, spending time with family, friends and neighbors going on fishing and hunting trips. Starting in the 6th grade at Bushman Elementary he gained a love of football playing linebacker for an undefeated team under Coach Hitt and making lifelong friends with his teammates. James graduated from South Oak Cliff High...

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Wills Point. Burial will be at College Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM, Monday, November 22, 2021, at Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.

Graveside services for Eutus Howeth Allen, 101, of Dallas, TX, are scheduled for 1:30 PM, Monday, October 4, 2021, at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas.

It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend. Phillip Hoedebeck passed away on Wednesday, September 1st, at the age of 59 after a seven year battle with cancer. Phillip, along with his loving wife, Jill, fought courageously and humbly. A memorial service for Phillip, of Edgewood, TX, is scheduled for 11:00 am, Thursday, September 9th, 2021, at Heitt's Lybrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Keith Goodson officiating. Phillip was born in Dallas, Texas on March 3, 1962, to Norbert William and Marie Louise Hoedebeck. He was the youngest son of 11 children and was preceded in death by his father Norbert, his sister Carolyn and...

Memorial services for Mack Waller, 88, of Wills Point, TX, are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Monday, July 12, 2021, at Russell Memorial United Methodist Church. Services are under the direction of Hiett's Lybrand Funeral Home. Mack died on Saturday, July 3, 2021. www.hlfhs.com

Funeral services for James Elbert Hooks, 81, Of Edgewood, TX, are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church in Edgewood. A private graveside will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Today we celebrate the life of James Elbert Hooks of Edgewood. Beloved husband, Daddy, Pop, Uncle James, and friend. James was born in Edgewood on October 18, 1939 to the most amazing parents Marcus Alexander and Inez Henrietta Hooks. He attended school in Edgewood and began a life-long love of and commitment to the Bulldog Nation. He was...

Funeral services for Charles "Charley" Hayden, 81, of Tyler, TX, are scheduled for 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial will follow at White Rose Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Charles Donald Hayden or "Charley" as many of his friends called him passed away peacefully after a short illness on June 12, 2021, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. He born on October 27, 1939 in Grand Saline, Texas, but grew up and attended school in Wills Point, Texas, graduating in 1957. He distinguished himself there in the band and playing in a specialized group called the Seven Saints Plus 2. This group played lively...

Funeral services for Charles "Charley" Hayden, 81, of Tyler, TX, are scheduled for 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial will follow at White Rose Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Charles Donald Hayden or "Charley" as many of his friends called him passed away peacefully after a short illness on June 12, 2021, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. He born on October 27, 1939 in Grand Saline, Texas, but grew up and attended school in Wills Point, Texas, graduating in 1957. He distinguished himself there in the band and playing in a specialized group called the Seven Saints Plus 2. This group played lively...

Funeral services for Charles "Charley" Hayden, 81, of Tyler, TX, are scheduled for 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial will follow at White Rose Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time.