OBITUARY: Gerald Wayne Swedensky

Gerald Wayne Swedensky, 88, of Mansfield, Texas passed on Jan. 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.He was born on Sept. 19, 1935 in Loveland, Colorado to James Albert Swedensky and Myrtle Marie Potter.As a young man, he joined the United States Navy along with his three brothers.

OBITUARY: Ervin Buba

Ervin Buba, left us too soon at the age of 61, in Houston, Texas, on June 24, 2023.He was more than a loving husband, father, and friend; he was an adventurer always chasing the next challenge, a skeptic who none-the-less looked for wonder in the world, a life-long learner and true Renaissance Man.

OBITUARY: Verl Sinko

Verl Sinko of Ferris went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.Verl was born on July 2, 1940, in Millersville, Missouri, to Cecil and Mabel Sinko.He served in the Army, 82nd Airborne, had been a private pilot, and loved riding motorcycles.

OBITUARY: ROBERT LYNN SHIPLEY

Robert Lynn Shipley, age 72 of Red Oak, passed away Nov. 27, 2022.He was born Jan. 22, 1950 to the late Thomas Shipley and Melba Burke. A lifelong resident of Bristol, he was raised by his grandparents Alex and Jewell Burke.

OBITUARY: Danny Lee Gibson

Danny Lee Gibson, 73, passed away Nov. 9, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas after being ill for several years due to an illness.A memorial service was held on Nov. 9, 2022 at Dallas Fort Worth National CemeteryDanny was born June 24, 1948 in Fort Worth, to Johnny Lee Gibson and Mary Jean Forsythe.Danny was...

OBITUARY: CORA LEE JONES

Cora Lee Jones of Ferris, TX passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2022 at the age of 69.Cora was born on Jan. 27,1953 in Bardwell, Texas to Tommy D. Edwards and Helen Jones.Cora graduated from Ennis High School in 1971.During this time, she found the love of her life, Wayne Jones.

OBITUARY: Ronald Zettler

Ronald G. Zettler, 74, of Red Oak passed away peacefully at his home Friday, Aug. 18, 2022, following a successful battle with lung cancer.A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors chapel.Mr. Zettler was born Sept. 23, 1947, in...

OBITUARY: Francys Ann Shivers

Francys Ann Shivers (nee Gregory), was a resident of Ferris for 33 years.She was born in Denison, Texas on July 4, 1941, and travelled to her final resting place on June 10, 2022, to be with her Lord and Savior and beloved family members who preceded her.Francys was a loving, cherished wife to Jim...

OBITUARY: Peggy Crofford Mathis

Peggy Crofford Mathis of Midlothian passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2022, at the age of 88.

OBITUARY: Elva Feltus

Elva Feltus, 68, passed away in Houston, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. Elva was born on Feb. 9, 1954 to Louis and Antonia (Cabello) Guerrero. She grew up in Sinton and later moved to Ennis.