Obituaries

Donald Robert McLeod

Donald Robert McLeod, 94, of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Forney, Texas, died Thursday, Januar y 25, 2018, after a recent fall and declining health. He was born May 19, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Shirley Jean Nix DeMasters

Shirley Jean Nix DeMasters, of Forney, passed from this earth into the presence of her Savior on Feb. 3, 2018 surrounded by her devoted family who has been at her side as her health declined. Shirley was born in Ables Springs, Texas on November 4, 1941.

Tommy Lee Smith

Tommy Lee Smith, 95, born on June 17, 1922, in Olustee, Oklahoma, went to her new Heavenly home on Saturday, January 20, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab in Forney, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.M.

Kenneth Francis Watson, Jr.

Kenneth Francis Watson, Jr. was born October 15, 1948 in North Lima, Ohio to parents, Kenneth, Sr. and Ellen Watson and passed away suddenly December 22, 2017. He is now with his Lord and Savior in heaven. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Linda L. Watson.

Judy Kay Frazier

Judy Kay Frazier of Rockwall, born July 2, 1951, passed away December 27, 2017. Judy was a light among the dark. Judy struggled with liver and kidney disease for many years and now she is at peace and no longer suffering.

Harold Glen King

Harold Glen King of Forney, born September 27, 1937, passed away January 2, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Erdie Lee King & Estaline Collett King; brother, Herman Lee King; son, Harold Glen King, Jr.

Don Tate Cates

Don Tate Cates, born on June 12, 1933 in Commerce, Texas, went home to Heaven on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Don was surrounded by his loved ones at his time of death. Don is now rejoicing in Heaven with his Lord and Savior whom he faithfully and joyfully served all his days on earth.

Barbara McMillan

A funeral service for Barbara McMillan, age 78, of Jacksonville, was held at 2 o’clock in the afternoon Monday, November 27, 2017 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Rev. Jerry Griffin and Rev. Larry Barker will officiate. She was laid to rest at Jarratt Cemetery in Jacksonville. Mrs.

Charles R. Brown Jr.

Charles “Charlie” Brown of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully while at home on November 12, 2017. Charlie was born in Dallas, Texas on October 13, 1944. Charlie grew up in Forney, Texas and after school he enlisted in the United States Navy.

Wanda Fay (Thomas) Compton

Wanda Fay (Thomas) Compton went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 3, 2017. She currently resided in Terrell, Tex.