Obituaries
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Richard Allen Timms
Nov 11, 2024
Richard Allen Timms, born on June 11, 1952, took his final journey on November 11, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who had the honor of knowing him. He served his country as a member of the Army, where he embarked on numerous travels that became the backdrop of many stories shared with family and...
Roger Don Hooten
Nov 9, 2024
The story of Roger started out in Point Texas. His parents Ferris Roger and Cleo Pauline (Plumber) and his older brother Tommy were all part of instilling a strong work ethic in him. He spent his days as a baby and toddler being pulled on a burlap sack behind his mom as she pulled cotton bolls. He would later pull...
Freeda Gilbert
Oct 30, 2024
Freeda June Pruett Gilbert
6-28-1929 - 10-30-2024
Four months before the Stock Market Crash of 1929, Freeda June Pruett was born. She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas as the fourth child of Elmer Wade Pruett and Georgia Roberta Pruett. She had two sisters, Joyce and Glenda, and one brother Dale. Times were very tough in the years after the crash. Her...
Donald Shelby
Oct 30, 2024
A funeral service for Donald Shelby Sr. will be held on Wednesday, November 06, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Wilson Orwosky Chapel. A visitation will be held at 1 p.m. the same day at Wilson Orwosky Chapel.
Donald Shelby, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on September 30, 1946,...
Alene Spicer
Oct 21, 2024
A funeral service for Alene Spicer will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 11:00 A.M at the Wilson Orwosky Chapel in Emory, Texas. A Visitation will be held one-hour prior at 10:00 am at Wilson Orwosky Chaple. Interment will follow service at Pilgrams Rest Cemetery in Emory, Texas.
Alene Spicer, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, at the...
Al Stover
Oct 17, 2024
Allen Ray StoverSeptember 5, 1935 - October 17, 2024
Beloved son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend
Allen Ray Stover (89), passed peacefully in his sleep on October 17, 2024. Allen "Al" was born on September 5, 1935 in Charleston, West Virginia to his parents Troy and Martha Stover. Al was well-known to his community as a loyal friend and businessman who was...
Norma Queen
Oct 16, 2024
Our dear mother, Norma Jean Persell Queen, passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 92. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom and love in abundance. She was born February 1, 1932, to Clarence and Ruby Ruth Riley Persell in Phillipsburg, Kansas, where she grew up...
Herman "Boots" McLeroy
Oct 16, 2024
A funeral service for Herman A. “Boots” McLeroy will be held on October 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel in Emory, Texas. A visitation will be held one hour prior at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Emory City Cemetery.
Boots McLeroy passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024. He was born on July 23, 1927, to S.T. and...
Jimmy Mack Taylor
Oct 13, 2024
A graveside service for Jimmy Mack Taylor, age 79, of Emory, Texas, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Emory City Cemetery with Brother Billy Smith officiating.
Jimmy Mack Taylor was born on October 16, 1944, in Greenville, Texas to Ralph Taylor and Mary Frank Taylor (Corely). He married Barbra Coats on November 24, 1965, in...
Margie Jacobs
Oct 11, 2024
Funeral services for Margie Oleta Jacobs, 102, of Point, will be held on Tuesday, October 15, at 2:00 p.m., at Point Church of Christ with Brother Richard Kellam officiating. Interment will follow at Lynch Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua Jacobs, Johnny Jacobs, Reggie Roberts, Jorge Mendez, Trey Hill and Dylan Hood.
Mrs. Jacobs died on October 11, 2024, in...
Mary Anna Overstreet
Oct 4, 2024
Mary Anna Overstreet, a beloved member of the community, peacefully passed away at her home in Caddo Mills, Texas, on October 4, 2024, with her husband by her side. Born on February 28, 1950, in Greenville, Texas, Mary Anna's life was marked by her unwavering compassion for others and her remarkable ability to make everyone feel special.
Her legacy will be...
Ann Zene Cathey
Sep 26, 2024
A memorial service for Ann Zene Cathey will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Emory Church of Christ, 715 W. Lennon Drive, Emory, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation prior to the memorial service beginning at 12:45. A private family burial service at the Quitman Cemetery will follow.
Ann Zene Cathey passed away...
David Alan Jones
Sep 21, 2024
David Alan Jones of East Tawakoni, Texas passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024.
He was born on July 21, 1957, in Dallas, Texas to Eugene Jones and Wanda Wingert Jones
David proudly served in the Army for three years, 1975, 1976 and 1977.
He is survived by his brother Kenneth Jones and wife, Cindy Jones; as well as his three nephews and their...
Billy Owen
Sep 17, 2024
Billy Owen of Miller Grove, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
He was born on July 5, 1940, in Carnagie, Oklahoma, to Ross Collins Owen and Irene Pruitt. He married Linda Copeland Owen in Mansfield, Texas on August 24, 1974.
Billy proudly served in the Navy. Throughout his life, he truly never met a stranger. His engaging demeanor made him a...
Barbara Jean Boykin
Sep 13, 2024
Funeral service for Barbara Jean Boykin, age 81 of Point, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel. Officiating will be Reverend Byron Houck. Interment will follow at Donelton Cemetery with Brandon Roberts, Kayden Roberts, Seth Roberts, Marcus Hargrove, Casey Hargrove and Dennis Cason serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Lonnie Boykin....
Sheila Goerss
Sep 5, 2024
A celebration of life for Sheila Goerss will be held, Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 9-11 a.m at Wilson- Orwosky Chapel in Emory, Texas.
Sheila Goerss, a most beloved wife, a dedicated registered nurse and passionate animal rescuer, passed away on September 5, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on January 23, 1957, Sheila was a force of nature, known...
James Lee Owens
Sep 2, 2024
James Lee Owens of Point, affectionately known as "Hebe," by those who knew him, passed away on September 2, 2024, in Point, Texas. Born on August 20, 1966, to Robert Leland Owens and Betty Jean Cooper.
A dedicated professional, James worked as a contractor, where he served as the lead installer on various construction sites. To James—time was irrelevant; he lived...
Thomas L Thompson
Sep 2, 2024
A funeral service for Thomas “Tommy” Thompson, age 73, of Emory Texas, will be held on Saturday, September 7, 9 a.m. at Wilson Orwosky Funeral Chapel in Emory with Robert Burns officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, September 6, 2024, from 6-8 p.m.. Interment will be at Turner Cemetery with Tucker McAllister, Randy Cole, Sam Harvey, Stephen Stringfellow, Devin Thompson...
Sheila Coughtry
Sep 1, 2024
Sheila Coughtry, a remarkable force of nature, departed this world on September 1, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on March 26, 1939, Sheila’s journey began in Massachusetts, where she graduated from high school, and laid the foundations for a life driven by strength, dedication, and an unwavering love.
A devoted career in healthcare defined Shelia. As a nurse and...
Lois Ann Blasingame Morgan
Aug 31, 2024
Lois Ann Blasingame Morgan, 92 of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard B. Morgan and son, Richard B. Morgan, Jr., “Bubba”. Both Lois and Richard (high school sweethearts) were lifelong residents of Orlando, Florida. She is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Morgan and Robin Rollin,...
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