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Jesse Grady Steel, 90, passed away in Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Medical Center in Nacogdoches. He was born September 25, 1922 in Tyler, Texas. The funeral service details are pending at this time and will be announced as soon as they become available. Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Patricia Ann Blake, age 75, of Appleby, Texas, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Palestine, Texas.
Mrs. Blake was born Nov. 8, 1937, in Gladewater. She grew up in the Houston area and had lived there for many years. She and John T. Blake Jr. were married Jan. 17, 1956, and have lived in Appleby for the past several years. She was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed Bible studies and activities.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, John T. Blake Jr. of Appleby; sons and daughters-in-law, John T. Blake III and Deborah Ann Blake of Katy, Richard “Bubba Blake and wife Connie of Richmond, and Bennett Donald Blake and William Daniel “Danny” Blake and wife Gemi , all of Katy; grandchildren, John T. Blake IV and wife Tonie, Taylor M. Blake, and Shawn M. Blake, all of Katy, Jacob Blake of Houston, Joseph Blake and wife Erin of Katy, Sarah Blake of Richmond, Christopher Donald Blake, Tiffany Nicole Blake, and Kayla D. Blake, all of Katy; brother, William “Bill” Hurley and wife Yvette of Temple; nephews, Charlie Hurley, and Billy Hurley.
Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Bethel Baptist Church, located at 429 Happy Land Road in Appleby, with Pastor Steve Ewton officating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.
Memorial contributions may be offered at Bethel Baptist Church, 429 Happy Land Road, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.
Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online condolences and memories accepted at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

Carrie Lea Lancaster Fuller, 38, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Carrie lived life to the fullest, loved without reservation, and unwaveringly conducted herself with dignity, strength, and grace. She was born in Nacogdoches on February 15, 1974, to parents Wayne Ray Lancaster and Mary Jane Tuttle Lancaster and remained in East Texas until her death. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Master of Social Work degree, she served others through her private practice as a licensed clinical social worker in multiple nursing homes. She married Gregory “Greg” Dean Fuller in 2000 and had two beautiful daughters Madalyn Grace Fuller and Avery Jane Fuller, whom she loved more than life itself.
Carrie is survived by her husband Greg and daughters Madalyn and Avery; father Wayne and wife Ka’ren; brother, Kelly Wayne Lancaster; sister Amy Rebecca Lancaster Gall and husband John, and sons Jonah and Eli; and many extended family members. She was preceded in death by her loving mother Jane. The love, support, and assistance so generously offered by family and friends have been greatly appreciated. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2012, at First Baptist Church, located at 411 North Street in Nacogdoches. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 5127 North Street, Nacogdoches. Family and friends are invited to a visitation Friday, November 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com, Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.