OBITUARY: James Alexander Davidson

James Alexander Davidson was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on May 1, 1957 to his parents Bernice and Thomas. He was the youngest of five children, two sisters and two brothers. He grew up a wild-hearted young man, collecting stories along the way. In 1974 he joined the Army.

OBITUARY: Shelba Turner DiStasi

Shelba Turner DiStasi was born in Dallas, Texas on Nov. 16, 1959. Shelba died surrounded by family on Friday, May 8, 2026. Shelba taught us to slow down and appreciate life. She taught us patience, how to celebrate small moments, and most of all, that every person deserves unconditional love.

OBITUARY: Anthony Wayne “Tony” Cook

  Anthony Wayne Cook (Tony) was born in Dallas, Texas on December 11, 1962. He was a true Texan; he spent his life in Texas. He graduated from Christian Academy of Oak Cliff in 1981, a school he had attended since second grade.

OBITUARY: Norman Michael Heckathorn

Norman Michael Heckathorn, age 82, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones in his home in Scurry, Texas.Born on Apr. 10, 1943, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Mike lived a life rooted in faith, family, and purpose.

OBITUARY: Michael Sackett

Michael “Mike” McArthur Sackett, 78, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away peacefully on Nov. 11, 2025.Michael grew up in Irving, Texas, where he discovered his lifelong love of music as a proud member of the Irving Tigers Marching Band, playing the trumpet with skill and enthusiasm.

OBITUARY: Noble “Lee” Longino Jr.

Noble “Lee” Longino Jr., age 77, of Ferris, Texas passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. Lee was born on May 20, 1948 in Ingleside, Texas to the late Noble Lee Longino, Sr. and Mary Dean Longino.

Rodger Dale Chaney

Rodger Dale Chaney, age 76 of Ferris, Texas passed away July 16, 2025. Born in Dallas, Texas on January 14, 1949, he was the son of Willie Eugene Chaney, Sr. and Eva Jane Jenkins. Rodger graduated from W.W. Samuell High School in 1968 and was soon drafted into the United States Army.

OBITUARY: Duane Yee

Duane Yee, 67, was a man whose quiet strength, sharp wit, and deep love for his family shaped every part of his life. A devoted husband to Stacey for 35 years, Duane was her partner, her rock, and her best friend.

OBITUARY: Carol Jane (Hill) Gernand

Carol Jane (Hill) Gernand, age 90, passed away peacefully in Owasso, Oklahoma on March 23, 2025.She was born in Amarillo, Texas on November 4, 1934 and grew up in Amarillo, White Deer, Marshall and Galveston.

OBITUARY: Barbara Gayle Beasley

Barbara Gayle (Sessions) Beasley, age 76 of Ferris, Texas passed away on March 18, 2025 in Columbus, Tennessee.Barbara was born on Nov. 16, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas to Martin Jack Sessions and Stella Scroggins.She graduated from McKinney High School, Class of 1967.