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09/02/2025

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09/01/2025

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08/29/2025

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08/26/2025

Visitation for Mr. William Ray Boyles, 95, of Grand Saline, is scheduled for 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home.

A private graveside service will be held at Woodside Cemetery.

William Ray Boyles passed away at his home on August 25, 2025. He was born September 19, 1929, in Grand Saline, to Ed Silas and Mattie Effie Hightower Boyles. Mr. Boyles was a lifelong resident of Grand Saline and attended Assembly of God churches. He retired from Morton Salt after 43 years of dedicated service. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Master Mason. He was a member 50 plus member of the Grand Saline Masonic Lodge #1269.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Ronnie Boyles and Bimmy Boyles; brothers, Ove Lee Boyles, R.E. Boyles, Phillip Boyles, and Edward Boyles; and two sisters, Inez Crawford, and Wanda Campbell.

Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Margarette Stone Boyles of Grand Saline; two daughters-in-law, Billie Boyles of Alba, and Teena Boyles of Grand Saline; two grandchildren, Bryan Boyles and wife Leesa, and Ronnie Boyles and wife Samantha; five great-grandchildren, Parker, Blake, Graham, Charlotte, and Avery; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Boyles, Ronnie Boyles, Parker Boyles, Blake Boyles, Graham Boyles, and Samantha Boyles.

08/20/2025

Services for Vonda Curtis, 53, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home with Sis. Delana Wheeler, Bro. Donnie Herring, and Bro. Homer Morgan officiating.

Interment will be in Creagleville Cemetery.

Mrs. Curtis passed away August 19, 2025, in Tyler, after a lengthy illness. She was born December 5, 1971, in Grand Saline, to Dennis Lynn and Dometra Juanice Johnson Chitty. Vonda was a lifelong resident of Grand Saline and a graduate of Grand Saline High School, class of 1990. On August 21, 1993, she married Danny Curtis at Roundflat Pentecostal Church in Fruitvale, Texas.

Vonda was a member of Riverside Mission Church, Grand Saline. She was the owner and operator of Hair Benders beauty salon in Grand Saline for many years. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and she especially loved her grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Memaw.”

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dometra Juanice “Dee Dee” Johnson Chitty.

Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Danny Curtis of Grand Saline; father, Dennis Chitty and wife Phyllis of LaRue; two sons, Coltin Curtis of Grand Saline and Luke Curtis and wife Ashley of Van; daughter, Danielle Fowler and husband Lance of Fruitvale; daughter-in-law, Laura Curtis of Grand Saline; two brothers, Marc Chitty and wife Heather of Grand Saline and David Chitty of Gun Barrel City; four grandchildren, Maddix Curtis, Kyler Curtis, Hadley Fowler, and Miles Fowler; father-in-law and mother-in-law, L.C. and Charlotte Curtis of Grand Saline; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeff and Karen Means of Fruitvale; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Coltin Curtis, Luke Curtis, Maddix Curtis, Kyler Curtis, Bob Crawford, Lance Fowler, Randall Morgan, and Jeff Means.

Honorary pallbearers will be Hadley Fowler and Miles Fowler.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the funeral home.

08/14/2025

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08/12/2025

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08/08/2025

Brittanie Marie Buffington, 32, of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in Quitman. She was born June 19, 1993, in Quitman to Christopher Blake Buffington and Sandra Marie Walker.

Brittanie was a graduate of Rains High School and had spent the past seven years living in Wood County. She worked for Subway as a multi unit manager in Quitman and Sulphur Springs. Known for her beautiful voice, Brittanie loved to sing and brought joy to those around her through music.

Above all, she deeply loved her family—especially her son, Jaxson; her niece, Kala; and her nephew, Dawson.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Thomas and Cheryl Buffington, Warren and Yvonne Davis, and Jerry and Barbara Walker; as well as four cousins, Jacob Cannon, Cody Brummett, Michael Brummett, and Nikaela Bobo.

Brittanie is survived by her father, Chris Buffington and his wife Stephanie of Alba; her mother, Sandra Walker of Winnsboro; her stepfather, Charles Garner of Winnsboro; her beloved son, Jaxson Greene of Allen; her sister, Lacey Buffington of Winnsboro; two stepbrothers, Gage Ogeda of Lancaster, CA, and Vincent Ogeda of Point; and numerous other loving relatives and friends.

The family will have a celebration of life honoring Brittanie on August 23, 2025, at the Alba Community Center.

08/05/2025

Jeffrey Nicholas Johnson, 43, of Grand Saline, passed away on August 2, 2025.

He was born on April 20, 1982, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and moved to Texas around the age of nine. Jeff graduated from Red Oak High School and lived in several Texas towns before making his home in Grand Saline in 2020.

On December 11, 2021, he married the love of his life, Sarah. Jeff was known for his kind heart, patience, and selfless nature. He had a quiet strength and was always willing to lend a hand without a single complaint. He truly was the example of a devoted husband and a friend to all who knew him.

One of Jeff’s favorite traditions was hosting his annual birthday crawfish boil, a celebration that brought joy to many and reflected his fun-loving spirit and love for gathering people together.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Connie and Ga***rd Fry.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah Marder Johnson of Grand Saline; mother, Nicki Gittemeier and husband Ron of Terlingua; father, Larry Johnson and wife Carol of Sulphur Springs; children, Caden Cox of Fate, Cali Cox of Mesquite, Karlee Williams of Grand Saline, and Jaxson Williams of Grand Saline; sister, Jessica Johnson and husband Joshua of Lindale; grandparents, Jettie Spots of New Caney, and Carl Johnson of Pampa; and numerous other relatives and friends.

08/02/2025

Services for Mr. Arlon Hugh Ragsdale, 83, of Alba, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Amazing Grace Fellowship Church, with Pastor Jacob Chaffin officiating, under the direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba.

Interment will be in Salem Cemetery.

Arlon Hugh Ragsdale entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 1, 2025. Arlon was born on September 25, 1941, in Alba, to Fitz Hughlee Ragsdale and Bulah Ida Delilah Parmer. He was blessed with one brother, Waymon Ragsdale (Diane), and one sister, Fern McGahee (Bill), both of Alba.

He met and married the love of his life, (Helen) June Harrison of Winnsboro on February 8, 1963, and they were married for over 60 years, until June’s passing in 2024. Three children were given to them from the Lord, Terri Chaffin, (Arlon) Hugh Ragsdale, Jr., and Junella Brown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hughlee and Bulah Ragsdale; his son, Hugh Ragsdale; nephew, Kolton McGahee; wife, June; and son-in-law, Jackie Chaffin.

He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews as well as friends who he considered family.

Arlon was blessed with seven grandchildren, Jacob Chaffin (Maegen), Jaclyn Hinojosa (Rick), Ethan Ragsdale (Julie), Cy Ragsdale (Allie), Korth Ragsdale, Nicholai and Sean Elkins, Jennifer Nash (Preston), and Stephanie Galvez (Joey).

The real spark in Arlon’s life was when he began to have great-grandchildren. He found renewed energy for playtime and the love of golf cart rides when they came to visit. His freezer was always stocked with ice cream, just in case they needed a snack. His great grands were Adalie, Madalyn, Jaxon and Aniyah Chaffin, Harper, Mia and Everly June Hinojosa, Madison and Jackson Nash, and Lainy and Waylon Galvez.

Arlon was an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He pastored churches in Leonard, Jacksboro, Lavon, Early, Byers, and Alba. He LOVED loving people. He never met a stranger and always made sure he talked to them about Jesus. One of his grandsons asked him one day, “Pawpaw, do you know everybody?’ He replied, “No, but you never know when you’re going to need a friend.” Family and friends alike have expressed that Arlon made a bigger impact on their Christian walk than anyone else in their lives.

In his lifetime he answered to many names, Arlon, Babe, Daddy, Pastor, Bro. Ragsdale, Bro. R., and even Speedball, just to name a few. However, if given the chance to leave you with one thought, he would no doubt say, his greatest title throughout his life was “Child of God.”

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cottonwood Assembly of God Building Fund, P.O. Box 38, Golden, TX 75444.

The family will receive friends 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the church, until service time.

08/02/2025

Services for Mr. Arlon Hugh Ragsdale, 83, of Alba, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Amazing Grace Fellowship Church, with Pastor Jacob Chaffin officiating, under the direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba.

Interment will be in Salem Cemetery.

Arlon Hugh Ragsdale entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 1, 2025. Arlon was born on September 25, 1941, in Alba, to Fitz Hughlee Ragsdale and Bulah Ida Delilah Parmer. He was blessed with one brother, Waymon Ragsdale (Diane), and one sister, Fern McGahee (Bill), both of Alba.

He met and married the love of his life, (Helen) June Harrison of Winnsboro on February 8, 1963, and they were married for over 60 years, until June’s passing in 2024. Three children were given to them from the Lord, Terri Chaffin, (Arlon) Hugh Ragsdale, Jr., and Junella Brown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hughlee and Bulah Ragsdale; his son, Hugh Ragsdale; nephew, Kolton McGahee; wife, June; and son-in-law, Jackie Chaffin.

He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews as well as friends who he considered family.

Arlon was blessed with seven grandchildren, Jacob Chaffin (Maegen), Jaclyn Hinojosa (Rick), Ethan Ragsdale (Julie), Cy Ragsdale (Allie), Korth Ragsdale, Nicholai and Sean Elkins, Jennifer Nash (Preston), and Stephanie Galvez (Joey).

The real spark in Arlon’s life was when he began to have great-grandchildren. He found renewed energy for playtime and the love of golf cart rides when they came to visit. His freezer was always stocked with ice cream, just in case they needed a snack. His great grands were Adalie, Madalyn, Jaxon and Aniyah Chaffin, Harper, Mia and Everly June Hinojosa, Madison and Jackson Nash, and Lainy and Waylon Galvez.

Arlon was an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He pastored churches in Leonard, Jacksboro, Lavon, Early, Byers, and Alba. He LOVED loving people. He never met a stranger and always made sure he talked to them about Jesus. One of his grandsons asked him one day, “Pawpaw, do you know everybody?’ He replied, “No, but you never know when you’re going to need a friend.” Family and friends alike have expressed that Arlon made a bigger impact on their Christian walk than anyone else in their lives.

In his lifetime he answered to many names, Arlon, Babe, Daddy, Pastor, Bro. Ragsdale, Bro. R., and even Speedball, just to name a few. However, if given the chance to leave you with one thought, he would no doubt say, his greatest title throughout his life was “Child of God.”

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cottonwood Assembly of God Building Fund, P.O. Box 38, Golden, TX 75444.

The family will receive friends 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the church, until service time.

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07/30/2025

Services for Patricia Calk, 82, of Lone Oak, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2025, at Lone Oak Assembly of God Church, with Pastor Larry Allgood officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Lone Oak.

Interment will follow in Miller Grove Cemetery.

Patricia Lee Heathington Calk, daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Dorothy Lillian Heathington, was born May 10, 1943, in Clarendon, Texas. She graduated from Holliday High School, Holliday, Texas, earned her Licensed Vocational Nursing from Del Mar college and her Registered Nursing degree from Paris Junior College. She came to faith in Jesus at age 18 at Plano Assembly of God.

She was united in holy matrimony to Rev. Samuel Vale Calk on March 11, 1966. This union was blessed with two children. Patricia and Samuel spent the last 59 years in ministry, including as evangelists and pastors. Their most recent pastoral ministry was with Lone Oak Assembly of God where they have served for the past 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Lee and Dorothy Lillian Melton Heathington, and her brother, Art Heathington. She is survived by one sister, Yvette Heathington Stubbs with her husband Johnnie of Trent, Texas.

Her life will be remembered and cherished by her loving husband, Rev. Samuel Calk of Lone Oak; her two children, Stephen Calk of Plano, Texas and Jeanne Taylor with her husband Daren of Rolla, Missouri. She also has 7 grandchildren: Jonas Taylor with his wife Alexis and Faith Kirkland with her husband Joe-Don, Sarah Calk Coots, Caleb Calk, Seth with his wife Princess Calk, Grace Calk and Charity Calk. She has one great grandson: Seamus Lee Coots, and one great granddaughter on the way: Marla Elizabeth Calk. She is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends.

Patricia worked in a variety of nursing capacities throughout her adult life, including at hospitals, home health and nursing facilities. But her great legacy is the consistent, tireless investment she made in the lives of children over the course of 60 years.

Pallbearers will be Jonas Taylor, Seth Calk, Joe-Don Kirkland, Stephen Dreiling, Noah Fallen, and Jude Fallen.

Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Spruiell, Josh Fallen, and Eric Osburn.

The family will receive friends Thursday, 6-8 p.m., at Lone Oak Assembly of God Church and Friday, 1-2 p.m., at the church before the service.