Obituaries

Marion Scoggins Porter, 91, passed away peacefully into his heavenly home Saturday, November 20, surrounded by his family. He was born June 16, 1930 to the union of Lawrence Marion Porter and Etta Fae Scoggins in Gonzales County, Texas. He attended Waelder schools where he played basketball and baseball, and graduated as valedictorian of his class. Porter enrolled in Texas A&M University and graduated with a degree in Agriculture Education in 1947. He married high school sweetheart Audrey Dolores Hallmark in 1951 and to this union were born Constance, Mark, and Judie Porter.

Christine Bryant, longtime resident of Terrell, passed away into the presence of her Lord and Savior on the evening of October 30, 2021. Christine was born on March 23, 1926 to Claude Albert and Katie Frances (Bain) Baker, both of whom met her in Heaven along with her beloved husband, James Bryant; brothers: Bain, Jimmy and Kirby Baker and sisters, Sallie Bennett and Helen Hightower. As the hymn says, “What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see!” and we take comfort that our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother is also reunited with her family and friends again!

Cody Thomas Daniel went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Oc-tober 28, 2021. He was loved beyond measure and will be missed more than he could have ever imagined. Cody leaves behind a great legacy of love in the form of those who loved him. He is survived by his son Corbin Lee Daniel and his mother Heather Shoemake, Cody’s mother Melissa Smith and husband Ray, father, Thomas (Tommy) Tidmore Jr. and wife Tanya, Father Jimmy Martin and wife Pricilla, his beloved sister Caitlin LaPoint and husband James, brothers Chris Tidmore, Jayden Smith, Justin Martin, Dylan McCollum, Tanner Martin, Chris Martin, and sister Devan Loyola. Cody had a strong foundation that

Billy Jon “Bill” Marshall (83) was reunited with his Lord and Savior on the morning of October 31, 2021. A soft-spoken man with a servant’s heart, the primary loves of his life were God, his family, and his sweetheart, Patsy Jean (Sparks), to whom he was married for 61 years.

Ronald “Ron” Edward Rutledge, age 80, and long-time resident of the Rockwall/ McLendon-Chisholm area passed away on October 25, 2021. He was born September 9, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA, to Clovis and Ruth Rutledge. Ron grew up in Richardson, TX, and graduated from Richardson High School in 1960. He met his high school sweetheart, Leilani Mooney and they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. Ron was an accomplished business leader. He led Vistawall, an international commercial door and window manufacturer, for over 30 years. Ron was very patriotic and as such, he was a strong supporter of the second amendment. Ron was a woodworking master and made many custom pieces for his home, and family and friends. He was passionate about playing golf and the comradery of his golfing buddies. His presence will be deeply missed. Ron is survived by his beloved Labrador Retriever: Coco; sons: Jeff Rutledge and wife Lauren of Wills Point, TX, Todd Rutledge of Wentzville, MO, and Chris Rutledge of Austin, TX; daughter: Michelle Doss of Austin, TX; grandchildren: Conner Rutledge, Caroline Rutledge, Carly Rutledge, Leyton Doss, Michael Gray, Cole Gray, Hayden Smith, and Hunter Smith; great-granddaughter: Aurora Rutledge; and siblings: Linda Vaughn and husband Ronnie, and Teresa Howe and husband Tom. He was preceded in death by his wife: Leilani Rutledge; son-in-law: Tommy Doss; and his parents. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held 12:30pm Monday, November 1, 2021, at Reflections at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rockwall Location, officiated by Pastor Steve Swofford.

Juliette was born on November 19, 1969 in Greenville Texas to Jack and Vera Jean Harwell. She went to be with her Lord and Saviour in Tyler, Texas after a brief illness on October 17, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Gary McKelvey of Whitehouse, TX, step children, Jessie McKelvey, and Misti McKelvey-Bradshaw of Tyler; and by her mother, Vera Jean Harwell, children, Christopher and Jacqueline Stewart all of Marlton NJ, brothers, Jack Raymond Harwell of Dorchester, TX and Joel Marcus Harwell of Greenville, TX as well as beloved nieces and nephews, cousins, and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack D. Harwell, sister-in-law, Dana Harwell, as well as all her grandparents. Graveside services will be at Weaver Cemetery November 13th at 2:00 p.m.

Visitation will be held for Ernestine Johnson from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Black and Clark Funeral Home -2517 E. Illinois Ave. – Dallas, TX 75216. Viewing will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 with funeral services following at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church - 321 Frank Street-Terrell, TX 75160.

Jerry Wayne Nicklas, 77, of Abilene, passed away on October 11, 2021 in Abilene, TX. Jerry was born in Kaufman, TX to James D.

James Gordon Vestal, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, with his loving wife and family at his side. Gordon was born on December 21, 1931 in Dallas, Texas to Clarence and Annie Marie Vestal.