Obituaries

Body Paul Gregory Herman was promoted to Heaven on July 28, 2026, in Kaufman, Texas. Paul and his wife, Dana Herman, moved to Terrell, TX, six years ago from Southern California, and have loved every minute in their new homeland.

Body 1939-2026 Betty Jo (Pratt) Brown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, rancher, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, family, public service, and principled leadership.

Body 1946-2026 Claudette (Word) Adams passed away on Wednesday evening, May 27, 2026 at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Body 1943-2026 James Arthur Marsh, 82, of Poetry, a distinguished leader, devoted family man, and passionate collector of fossils, went to his heavenly home on May 8, 2026, in Waco.

Body 2008-2026 Born on Jan. 4, 2008, Kace brought immediate light and love into the lives of those around him, a gift that would continue to shine throughout his 18 years.

Body 1947-2026 Roy Lee McCoy, 78 years of age, went to be with our Father in Heaven on Jan. 31, 2026.

Body 1962-2025 Tim Stephens, 63 of Emory, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2025. He was born December 22, 1962, to Eddie and Bonnie Stephens in Terrell, Tx.

Body 1928-2025 Erie Elizabeth (Beth) McLeskey, our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on her birthday, December 18, 2025, in Abilene. Beth was born on December 18, 1928, in Dallas, Texas, to Sidney F.

Body 1930-2025 Maxine Darst Flatt, age 95, passed away in a Dallas hospital on November 7, 2025, following a short illness. Visitation was held November 13, 2025 at Max Slayton Funeral Home, 642 N.

Body 1966-2025 Kathy Stephens, 59 of Emory, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4th surrounded by her family.