Born on March 24, 2011, in Garland, Texas, Melody Newhouse, a sophomore at Farmersville High School, was a creative, innovative, and avid learner. She had a natural curiosity and a beautiful way of bringing positivity and light to those around her. Melody was always...

Sharon Lee Bare, born Dec. 3, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware, to John Peacock Harvell and Margaret (Peggy) Mary Harvell, passed away at home in Farmersville on Sept. 22, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Charles Bare; son, Michael Thomas Fleming; brother, John...

Doris Jean Gant Moore, of McKinney, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, surrounded by her family, at the age of 99. She was born on June 26, 1927, in Nevada, Texas, to Virgie Olene Rickman Smith and Van Nicholson Smith. Doris attended church and...

Diane Reid Ballard passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 79 in Tyler, Texas. She was born in Jacksonville, TX, to Floyd and Ruby Merle Reid. She was married first to Donald W. Cox for 16 years, then later married Larry G. Ballard on June 6, 1986. They...

Morris “Hooker” Raymond Reavis, age 94, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Denison, Texas. He was born on February 3, 1932, in Locker, Texas, to Raymond and Arba (Solsbery) Reavis. Morris served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956. Morris met LoEtta Bates while...

Kelly Mac Hobbs, 88, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, in Dallas, TX. He was born on August 21, 1937. He is survived by his daughter, Kathryn McCall; his sons, Kent Hobbs and Phillip Hobbs; his granddaughter, Madelyn McCall; his grandson, Mason McCall; and his...

Steven Glen Watts, 47, passed away on July 11, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Born on May 28, 1979, in Hereford, Texas, Steven grew up in his hometown of Farmersville, Texas. He lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and a passion for technology. Steven graduated from...

Charles Richard Shelton passed away on July 16, 2026, at the age of 88, at his Farmersville area home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 1, 1937, in Hugo, Oklahoma, to Ralph McKinney Shelton and Minnie Eleanor (Grafford) Shelton. Charles was united in...

Mrs. Carroll “Joan” Moss passed away on July 4, 2026, at the age of 86 in Farmersville, Texas. She was born on July 29, 1939, in Valdasta, Texas, to Tolbert and Leanna (Johnson) Combest. She graduated from Blue Ridge High School and she was united in marriage to...