The Obituary Section

Janice Penson

Caddo Mills, Texas

Janice Penson was born on July 1 1944 and passed from this life to Heaven on February 12 2026. While her health had been failing for a while her sense of humor was very robust until her last days. She enjoyed watching the Dallas Mavericks and sometimes the Dallas Cowboys. Janice was born in Greenville TX the sixth child born of W.E. and IV Smithers Quattlebaum. The family moved to Cash TX when Janice was a child and she attended Quinlan schools. During her life she was among other things a welder a bookkeeper an employee of Ford Motor Credit and Raytheon. Her last job was at WalMart she retired finally and fully in 2013. Her most important work was raising her children and spending time with them. Janice is survived by her daughter Carole Watson of Greenville and her son EricEnzor of Cumby. Her grandsons Taylor EnzorJohnson of Rowlett…

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Linda Ritchey

Caddo Mills, Texas

February 12, 2026

Linda Joyce Ritchey 78 passed away on February 13 2026. She was born on January 27 1948 to Merle Roach and Euna Johnson. Linda dedicated many years of service as a clerk at the post office. Outside of work she found great joy in the simple beauty of the outdoors. She loved tending to her garden going fishing and spending quiet moments bird watching appreciating the peace that nature brought her. Above all else Lindas greatest love was her family. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she treasured every opportunity to gather everyone together. Whether around the table playing board games sharing stories or simply enjoying one anothers company those moments meant the most to her. She created a home filled with warmth laughter and lasting memories. She is survived by her daughters Karen Ritchey Joyce Barrett and Kelly and Rita Borders. She also leaves behind her…

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Kenneth Wayne Havard

Quinlan, Texas

February 9, 2026

Kenneth Wayne Havard, age 73, of Wills Point, passed away on February 10, 2026 in Dallas. He was born July 14, 1952. A graveside service for Mr. Havard will take place on Monday...

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