Obituaries

Mary Rawson

1929-2016

Services for Mary Ethel Gilchrist Rawson, 87, of Canton, were held Aug. 28, 2016, at the Church of Christ on Hwy. 243 with Dan Manuel officiating under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home.  Interment was in Haven of Memories.

Mrs. Rawson died Aug. 25, 2016, in Tyler.  She was born Feb. 19, 1929, in Ben Wheeler to William Gordon and Vinnie Lee Carroll Gilchrist. 

She enjoyed being an active member of the Church of Christ. 

During her husband's career, they moved often and lived in many places before retiring to Canton in 1978.  She enjoyed family activities.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years, Bill Rawson Sr.; two brothers and three sisters.

Joyce Vick

1929-2016

Services for Joyce Walker Vick, 87, of Canton were held Sept. 3, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. James Nickell officiating.

Mrs. Vick died Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Tyler.

She was born May 25, 1929, in the Phalba community of Van Zandt County to Johnnie William Walker and Jewel Florence Rogers Walker.

She grew up in Martins Mill and attended both Rock Hill and Martins Mill schools.

She married Roy Arnold in 1945 and lived all over the world as an Army wife. They returned to Canton in 1968 where they made their home.

After 35 years of marriage, Roy passed away in 1980. Joyce was remarried in 1987 to Wayne Vick and they have spent the last 29 years together.

She enjoyed traveling, sewing and, most of all, her children and grandchildren.

She was a member of Little Hope Baptist Church.

Dorothy Chance

1925-2016

A Celebration of Life Service for Dorothy Mae Chance, 90, of Rowlett, was held Sept. 7, 2016, at the Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. 

A graveside service was held at Haven of Memories Memorial Park. 

Mrs. Chance passed away Sept. 3, 2016, in Rowlett.  She was born Dec. 24, 1925, in Dallas to Roy and Mary Lavenia Monnersmith Elkins. 

She was a Baptist by faith. 

She grew up in Dallas and lived there most of her life.  She and her husband of 50 years, Walter “Buddy” Chance, lived in the Phalba Community for 30 years before returning to the Dallas area in 1997. 

She enjoyed cleaning her home and took pride in a clean and tidy house. She enjoyed reading and going outside to watch birds and wildlife. She also enjoyed helping her daughter with her plants.

C.R. Earl

1936-2016

Services for Mr. C.R. “Reese” Earl were held Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Kemp with Mr. Jim Eubanks officiating. 

Interment followed the service at Morrow Chapel Cemetery in Ola.

Mr. Earl was born Oct. 22, 1936, in Myrtle Springs to parents Lester and Vera Agnus (Clay) Earl and entered into eternal rest on Aug. 26, 2016, at the age of 79. He loved his family dearly. He enjoyed watching western movies; especially John Wayne. He loved horses and was an honorary member of East Texas Riders. He owned and operated his own heating and air conditioning business since he was 18 years old. He was a member of Ola Church of Christ. He was a kind and loving man who will be missed tremendously by those who knew and loved him.

Royce Jameson

1941-2016

Royce Ray Jameson, 74, died Aug. 18, 2016, in Humble.

Mr. Jameson was born in Roxton on Oct.16, 1941, the son of the late Walter Ray Jameson and Iva Thomas Jameson.

He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He also enjoyed sitting on the porch and enjoying the outdoors.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1964 aboard the USS Hancock as an electrician’s mate.

He worked for over 30 years for Lowe’s and Ace Hardware. Customers would ask for him and seek out his advice on projects. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his sons, Robert Jameson and his wife, Lana, Walter Jameson and his wife Regina and Michael Jameson and his wife Samantha. In addition he leaves his sister, Juanita Roseberry, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Herbert Delk III

1945-2016

Services for Herbert “Gray” Graham Delk III were held Aug. 20, 2016, at Four Mile Lutheran Church in Mabank with Pastor Joan Iker officiating.  Interment was at Four Mile Lutheran Cemetery in Mabank.

Mr. Delk died Aug.16, 2016, at his home in Canton.

He was born April 21, 1945, in Columbia, S.C., to Herbert Graham Delk Jr. and Dorothy Blanch Jones Delk.

He grew up in South Carolina before moving to Dallas at the age of 9. He graduated from South Oak Cliff High School before attending Arlington State College.

He served two tours in Vietnam with the Air Force from 1965 to 1969.

He always had a love for architecture; he won a science fair in high school for designing a church, which was later built in Dallas. He started his own business, Delk Designs, and designed thousands of homes in the Dallas area.

Dale Williams

1942-2016

Services for Dale Williams, 74, of Canton, were held Aug. 24, 2016, at Amazing Grace Fellowship, Alba. Bro. Dan Tarno and Bro. Arlon Ragsdale officiated. 

Burial was in Smyrna Cemetery in Emory. 

Mr. Williams died Aug. 21, 2016, at Home Place (Hospice of East Texas) in Tyler.

Roy Neal Robinson

1939-2016

Roy Neal “Robbie” Robinson, 77, Fruitvale, died Aug. 6, 2016, at his home.

He was born July 24, 1939, in Wylie. He served in the U.S. Army, was a truck driver and enjoyed drag races.

He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Robinson; mother, Virginia Vaughn; and sister, Dawn Cook.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Robinson of Fruitvale; son, Chad Robinson of Rowlett; son, Roby Robinson and his wife Traci Robinson of Fruitvale; four siblings; five grandchildren, Jay Rowan, Dustin Stone, Audrey Robinson, Hunter Robinson and Ryland Robinson; and two great-grandchildren.

If desired, memorials can be made to the Johnny Lewellen Scholarship Fund, Fruitvale High School.

RaeLynn Stewart

2013-2016

Services for RaeLynn McKenzie Stewart, 3, of Edgewood were held Aug. 17, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.

Miss Stewart died Aug. 11, 2016, in Dallas.

She was born on May 21, 2013, in Rockwall to Tanner and Chelsea Shipp Stewart.

She was a strong courageous warrior. She was an amazing big sister to Delilah. She loved all things glitter and beautiful.

Linda Fay Brockman

1945-2016

Linda Fay Peacock Brockman, 71, died Aug. 12, 2016, at her home in Canton. 

She was born on the Feb. 25, 1945, in Fort Worth to Theodore D. “T.D.” and Edna Dillard Peacock.

Mrs. Brockman grew up in Big Spring and graduated from Big Spring High School. After high school she married and moved to Wichita Falls. After moving to Throckmorton while rearing her children, she earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. She was an elementary teacher and librarian for Throckmorton ISD, Kermit ISD, Midland ISD and Baccus Elementary School in Granbury. After retiring from teaching, she became a Mary Kay consultant and cared for her cherished customers for more than 10 years.