Obituaries

Clarence Ray Taylor, 93 of Shiloh, passed away Nov.12, 2022, at his residence. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Jones Funeral Services Chapel with the Rev. Clifton Jones officiating. Interment followed at Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation with the family was held prior to the service, starting at 9 a.m., at the funeral home.

Linda Ruth (Nelson) Nance, of Thornton, passed away surrounded by love and family on Nov. 13, 2022, at the age of 79. Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at Christ Episcopal Church in Mexia. Visitation with the family will begin at 1 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date at King Cemetery.

age Champion for children and local community leader, Cynthia Simmons Gage, whose joyful and caring nature was adored by many, died of complications from cancer on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, surrounded by her husband and two children. She was 70 years old.