Bessie Lenora McCasland, 87, died Sept. 7, 2011, after a lengthy illness. She was born July 23, 1924 in Ropesville, TX and was a homemaker most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Bill McCasland. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Hensyel and husband Keith, and Kathy Loyd and husband Mike; 2 grandchildren, Paige Loyd and Reagan Held and husband Buck; and 2 great-grandchildren, Halston and Hudson. Memorial services will be held at a later date.