Obituaries

Nov 23, 2022

Darryl was born on August 20, 1975, to Jimmy Johnson and Donna Waldrop in Greenville, Texas.  He passed on November 23, 2022, in Yantis, Texas.  His memorial service will be held Saturday December 3, 2022, 2:00pm at Seymore Bible Fellowship 10311 TX-154 Yantis, Texas 75497.

Darryl received a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at UT-Arlington and was Shop Supervisor at Dowdy...

Nov 20, 2022

Cindrea “Cindy” Gowin, age 59, of Emory, Tx passed away on November 20, 2022.

Cindy was born on August 26, 1963, in Mesquite, Tx to Elige Gowin and Oleta (Powell) Gowin. She was loved by everyone who had the honor of knowing her. Cindy loved to read the classics such as Anne of Green Gables, Black Beauty and any classics,...

Nov 18, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Kenneth W. Gowin, of Emory, Texas, on November 18, 2022, at the age of 82 years.He was born on November 4, 1940 to Elmer and Rachael Wade Gowin. He was married to his sweetheart, Doris Faye Dodd, for 63 years. Their union includes their two sons,...

Nov 15, 2022

Billie passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in Quitman, Texas.  She was born on October 24, 1928, to William Clifford Story and Donna Yarborough Story in Fairfax Alabama.  Her graveside service will be held Friday, November 18 at South Liberty Cemetery in Sulphur Springs at 11:00 am.

Billie married Paul Dennis Ashberry in 1952 and were together until he passed...

Nov 11, 2022

Frank was born on December 13, 1951, to Leon Allen Shelton and Jannie Pearl Fenter Shelton in Greenville, Texas.  He passed on November 11, 2022, in Greenville, Texas.  His Memorial service will be Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 11:00 at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel.

Frank was in a group called “Musical Messengers” and for several years toured East Texas and sang at...

Nov 8, 2022

Westyn Mandrell, son of Bryan Mandrell and Mercedes Mandrell of Emory, passed away on November 8, 2022, in Sulphur Springs, Tx.

Westyn made an impact on everyone he met; whether it was his infectious smile or mesmerizing blue eyes. To know him was to love him and to catch him was the only way to get his warm snuggles. His...

Nov 2, 2022

Rebecca “Becky” Hand Dennis

8/5/1944 – 11/2/2022

 

 

Rebecca (Becky) Hand Dennis was born August 5, 1944, to Clarence C Hand and Mary Katherine Hand in Terrell Texas and passed away peacefully at home in Emory Texas on November 2, 2022. 

 

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lawson Eugene Dennis (Gene) and three sons:...

Oct 29, 2022

 

Belinda Lewis, age 57, of Emory, passed away in her home on October 29, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Belinda was born on September 20, 1965, in Jacksonville, Tx to John Henry Childs and Velora (Grant) Childs.  Belinda loved her family, the color red and roosters.

She is survived by her husband Anthony Lewis; daughter Tawana Taylor; sisters, Betty...

Oct 29, 2022

 

Memorial service for David Lyle Craddock, age 84, of Emory, will be held at Emory Baptist Church at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 5, 2022, with Bro. Richard Piles officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Dave passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

 Dave was...

Oct 25, 2022

Tim George, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, passed away in his home this past week.

 Tim was born on July 12, 1960 in Indiana to R. C. George and Pauline (Hunt) George. Tim loved to work with his hands and be outdoors. In his younger years he was a bull rider and considered himself a cowboy. As he grew older,...

Oct 21, 2022

In the presence of her husband of 56-years, Georgia Ashe Green, 75, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2022. Born on August 6, 1947, to William Gaston Ashe and Mary Marguerite Ashe, she was the middle child, lovingly between two older brothers, William and David, and a younger sister, Mary. 

Georgia married the love of her life, Gerald Green, on...

Oct 7, 2022

Celebration of Life for Jack Runnels, age 80, of Emory, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Lake Fork Baptist Church with Associate Pastor Tracey Bartley officiating. passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at Wesley Oaks Memory Center of Sulphur Springs, Texas.  

He was born on October 28, 1941 to Cyril Runnels and...

Oct 4, 2022

 

Jack Stone, 85 of Emory passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

He was born on January 26, 1937 to John Fred and Susie Mae Morris Stone in San Antonio, Texas.

On February 17, 1956 Jack married the love of his life, Helen Hatley in Hugo Oklahoma.  They made their home in...

Oct 1, 2022

Scott Wood, age 60, of Point, Tx passed away in his home October 1, 2022.

Scott was born on December 15,1961 in Phoenix, Arizona to Robert Wood and wife Jacquelyn (Jackie) Sue Burdick. He worked in the produce section of Walmart to provide for himself and his daughter, Angela.

He is survived by his daughter Angela Barrett and her husband...

Sep 30, 2022

 

Charles “Chuck” McKinney, age 80, of Emory, passed away on Friday evening, September 30, 2022, in Emory, Tx, surrounded by his family.

Chuck was born on August 1, 1942, to C. E. McKinney and wife Mary Jo in Dallas, Texas. When he reached adulthood, and after serving our country in the Air Force, he began working for the National...

Sep 27, 2022

Memorial service for John William DeBock, age 64, of Emory, will be held at St. John Catholic Church on October 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.

 John was born on October 5, 1957,  to Jimmy Lee and Leila Mae DeBock in Waxahachie, Texas.  He died on September 27, 2022.  He was an Insurance Adjuster, Contractor, Salesman and held a Real Estate...

Sep 26, 2022

Tammy Lynn Huie, age 58 passed away peacefully Monday September 26, 2022, in her home with her loving husband Danny Ray Huie by her side.  She was born November 28, 1963, in Sulphur Springs, TX to Archie Mitchell and Shirley Mabry.  She married her husband and love, Danny Huie, on January 14, 1983.  She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 26, 2022

Funeral service for Sophie Edith Downing, age 103, of Emory, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Emory, Texas.

Sophie was born on September 22, 1919, to Vincent and Alice Kerzinski in Eveleth, Minnesota.  She passed away on September 26, 2022, in Greenville, Texas.

Sophie was the first woman...

Sep 21, 2022

 

On September 21, 2022, our beloved Mimi, Patsy Ruth Stubbs Alexander, passed away. She lived a long life and left us with many good memories. She’s just catching up in heaven with her youngest son, Thomas, who also recently passed away.

Back on February 24, 1933, Patsy was born in east Texas in the small town of Emory....

Sep 18, 2022