Obituaries

James Chris Monk

James Chris “Red” Monk, 46, of Forney, Texas was born September 17, 1970 in Dallas, Texas to Norman W and Linda (Biggs) Monk, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2017 at 4:20 pm, due to a tragedy at work.

Bob L. Madison

Bob L. Madison, age 90, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Pressonville, KS to the late Caleb and Maudie (Caton) Madison. He grew up on a small farm near Paola, KS where he trained horses to earn extra money to help support the family.

Deborah Ann Newsam

Deborah Ann Newsam, RN, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 with her family by her side. Deborah was born in St. Marys, Ohio to William Richard and Betty Lou (Sickles) Campbell. She was very loving and nurturing and never met a stranger.

Hazel Marie Newton

Hazel Marie Newton was born to Martha Etta and Richard Claude Watts on May 13, 1930 in Greenville, Texas. She went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2017. Hazel served the Lord as an active member of the First Baptist Church of Forney.

Betty Lou McDaniel Harris

Betty Lou McDaniel Harris was born on June 29, 1927 and passed away on May 27, 2017. Betty is preceded in death by her parents: Pearly Mc- Daniel and Thelma Martin McDaniel and brother, Phil McDaniel.

Clyde Clifton “Tink” Whittemore

Clyde Clifton “Tink” Whittemore was born on December 25, 1920 and passed away on May 22, 2017. Clyde is preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Zelda Whittemore; parents: Clarence and Jennie Whittemore and brothers, Jim and Perry Whittemore.

Ann Warren Greer McKellar Kidd

Ann Warren Greer McKellar Kidd, age 86 of Tyler, Texas peacefully passed away at her home under the care of Hospice of East Texas and her caregiver Christine Robinson on Wednesday, May 17, 2017.

Jennifer Paige Brownlee Keating

Jennifer Paige Brownlee Keating of Forney, beloved wife, mother daughter and sister passed away May 6, 2017. She was born June 23, 1965 in Dallas, Texas the daughter of Michael Graves and Barbara Husel Brownlee.

Carroll Loyd Collier

Carroll Loyd Collier left this world Thursday, April 27 at home with his wife of 70 years and youngest son by his side. His grateful family now grieves the passing of a man of highest integrity and inspiring artistry.

Mildred Patricia (Pat) Paschall Venner

Mildred Patricia (Pat) Paschall Venner passed away in Mesquite, Texas on April 12, 2017. She was born in Long Creek Community (now Sunnyvale, Texas) on May 16, 1932, to Earle Paschall and Mildred Lewis Paschall. She was the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. L.