Sarah Jane Otto, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the age of 80.  She passed away peacefully in her home in Corpus Christi, TX surrounded by her family and her friend, Janie Rubio.  She was born at home on May 12, 1943, in Wills Point, TX to her parents, Hugh Irving Kent and Cora Pearl Mhoon Kent. She grew up in the Alsa Community just north of Wills Point, where she attended grade school. The family moved to Terrell, TX where...

Lillie Ruth Cagle, of Wills Point, TX, passed away on Monday,  November 27, 2023, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 72. Her private graveside services will be held at White Rose Cemetery, with visitation scheduled for 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Lillie was born on February 17, 1951, in Robstown, TX, to Elmer Joseph Wall and Lula Lee Brown Wall. Raised in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, she graduated from high school and...

Charles Michael Porter, or Mike as everyone knew him, passed away on November 25, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 78. Friends and family will gather for graveside services at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 1, 2023, at Shannon Cemetery in Shannon, TX. Visitation is scheduled from 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Born on October 14, 1945, in Wichita Falls, TX, Mike grew up there and later settled in Garland. In 1982, he moved...

Alice Larene Null, a kind and loving soul, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the age of 87. Born on August 21, 1936, in Bettie, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of George Lee Oxford and Ruby Jane Bryce. Alice leaves behind a legacy of love as a devoted mother to two daughters, Janie Huff and Janet Tiner. Her family expanded to include six grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Alice spent over 20 years of her life working...

Funeral services for Mr. Justin Dwayne Gentle, aged 42, of Mesquite, TX, are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Edgewood. A visitation period will precede the service, beginning one hour prior. Justin Dwayne Gentle was born on June 4, 1981, to parents Penny and Henry Gentle. Raised in Mesquite, he graduated from Mesquite High School. He later moved to San Antonio, where he established his home with his wife, Stefnie Darrah and pursued a...

In Loving Memory of Tommy Lynn Malone Tommy Lynn Malone, born on February 25, 1944, in Wills Point, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 peacefully at his home. He was the beloved son of Buck Martin Malone and Dessa Dee Stewart Malone. Tommy was a man of faith who loved the Lord and was knowledgeable in conversing the word.   After graduating from high school, Tommy attended Henderson County Junior College and East Texas State University. During these years he forged lifelong...

A celebration of life service for Sue Anne Humphries Mullen, 75, of Royse City, formerly of Edgewood, TX, is scheduled for 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Friends may pay their respects before the ceremony from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Sue Anne had a great love for her children and grandchildren and was known as Nana. She passed away November 5 after battling some health issues for the past several years. She was born on December 31, 1947,...

Jo Ellen Ballard, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the age of 76. Her life was marked by dedication to family and faith. While we deeply mourn her loss we know she is in Heaven with her Savior and her beloved husband Jim. Born on June 22, 1947, in Brownwood, Texas, Jo Ellen was the daughter of Joseph Franklin Wood, Jr., and Margaret Evelyn Hall Wood. She cherished her upbringing in Mesquite and always...

Janell Danford Pettis, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2023, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 77. She was born on August 6, 1946, in Dothan, Alabama, to her loving parents, Clemie O’Dell Danford and Luanzy Lee Cherry. Janell's life was a tapestry of experiences and love, spanning across the states of Alabama and Florida. In 1964, she married the love of her life, Edward Pettis, and together, they embarked on a journey that led...

Doris Armstrong Dossett passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023 at Crestwood Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident for 18 months. She was born on May 4, 1932 to William Evans Armstrong and Betty Clema Solomon Armstrong in Hiram, Texas. She attended and graduated from Wills Point public schools. In April 1950, she married Billy Richard Dossett and they were happily married until his death in 1992. Interestingly, Doris was the youngest of five children and Billy was the oldest...