September 2021

Mr. David Rudolph “Rudy” Kirby, 90, of Grand Saline, passed away Sept. 19, 2021. He was born Oct. 21, 1930, in the Culver Community, of Van Zandt County. He spent his early years in Grand Saline, and graduated from GSHS, Class of 1949. He moved to the Dallas area where he owned/ operated Temtrol Lennox A/C & Heat for many years, before moving back to Grand Saline 35 years ago. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and their Pairs & Spares Sunday School Class, and also the Grand Saline Lion’s Club. Rudy was an avid hunter, fisherman, traveler, and RV’er. His favorite places were Alaska and Colorado, and his pride and joy were his great-grandchildren.

Robert N. Rhodes, 80, passed away on Aug.

A celebration of life for Mr. Matt Means, 56, of Fruitvale, was held Sept.

A gathering of family and friends for Lesley Gene Hammonds, 52, of Wills Point, Texas, was held Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.

Dolores Ann Phillips passed away on September 18, 2021, in Wills Point, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Monday, September 27, 2021, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Don Myers officiating.

Services for Carolyn Edgar Smith, 67, of Grand Saline, were held Sept. 20, 2021, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro.

Jimmy Lee Holland, 80, passed away on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021.