Obituaries

Jun 9, 2022

 

Funeral service for Johnniedean LaPrade, age 78, of East Tawakoni, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 13, 2022, at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel. Interment will follow at Hookers Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel, 5:00-7:00 pm.

Johnniedean was born on February 24, 1944, to J.B. Hinds and Nell Lofton in Dallas, Texas....

Jun 9, 2022

 

Brenda was born on August 29, 1949, to Eleuterio Pecina and Betty Sue Wilkerson in Rockwall, Texas.  She passed on June 9, 2022, in Point, Texas.

Brenda loved spending time with her family.  She was a homemaker and loved listening to Christian stations. 

She is survived by her son, Bobby Reeves; daughter, Deana Reeves; grandchildren, Ashley Melton, Joshua London,...

Jun 7, 2022

 

Funeral service for Ervin Dwayne Briggs, age 76, of Point, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2022, at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel.  Visitation will be held from 2-3 at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel.

Johnny was born on October 27, 1945, to Ervin Briggs and Margie Maxine Dodson in Point, Texas. He passed on June 7, 2022, in Mount Pleasant, Texas. ...

Jun 5, 2022

 

Funeral service for Bill Beasley, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Emory Baptist Church. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, TX. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 7 at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel in Emory, Texas, 6:00-8:00 pm.

Bill was born on March 24, 1933, to Henry...

Jun 1, 2022

 

Graveside service for Kris Harrison Doyle, age 62, of Emory, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Dunbar Cemetery. Visitation service will be held at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Kris was born on December 1, 1959, to Joe Mac Doyle and Kay Frances Boulware in Dallas, Texas.   He passed on...

May 31, 2022

 

Beverly Carr, 60, of Emory passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  Beverly was born August 26, 1961, to James Whitehead and Mary Key in Kaufman, Texas. She married Harold Carr on September 29, 2001, at Pendelton Overlook, Black Water Canyon, West Virginia.  She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society  and loved working as a Nationally Certified...

May 25, 2022

Geneva, 80, of Emory passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022.  Geneva was born July 15, 1941, to Dock Senter and Inez Ely in Emory, Texas. She married Geordie Whisenhunt on May 10, 1981, in Emory, Texas.  Geneva was a homemaker and worked at the Senior Suites Nursing Home in Emory.  She loved garage sales and cooking.

Geneva...

May 20, 2022

Charles Silva, 62, of Lone Oak, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022.  Charles was born November 9, 1959, to Barney Joe Silva and Betty Walene Clymer in Dallas, Texas. Charles worked for NCH Parts Master in Irving for 20 years.  He loved hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors.

Charles is survived by his sons, Jordan McCoy and...

May 18, 2022

JoAnn Stoll, 77, of Wills Point passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  JoAnn was born September 24, 1944, to Elvin Henderson and Bonnie Flemming in Greenville, Texas. She was a member of Miracle Faith Baptist Church and dearly loved her grandchildren.

JoAnn is survived by her daughter, Kelly Phillips and husband James; grandchildren, Harley Hall, Trace Hall...

May 15, 2022

Skipper, 78, of Point passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022.  He was born August 22, 1943, to Carl Amos Robinson, Jr., and Viola M. Barr (Money) in Dallas, Texas.  Skipper was known to his friends and family to be one of quick wit and living his life to the fullest with an adventurous appetite.  He was an avid bird...

May 10, 2022

John Taylor, 73, of Emory passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022.  John was born September 20, 1948, to Lester Taylor and Thelma Marguriette Hardin in Dallas, Texas. He loved riding motorcycles, woodworking and metal working.

John is survived by his sister, Teresa Taylor; daughter Brandi Taylor; son, Robert Kyle Taylor; grandchildren, Gabi Garcia-Amaya, Hunter Taylor, Briton Taylor, Justin Taylor and Jacob Taylor.

He is preceded in death by his parents;...

May 6, 2022

A celebration of life visitation for Lloyd Giles, age 80, of Emory will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Daugherty Baptist Church from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lloyd passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Greenville Gardens in Greenville, TX.

Lloyd Giles was born to Lloyd Earnest and Quida (Rice) Giles on August...

May 5, 2022

Rosalind Walker, 58, of Emory passed away Thursday, May 5,2022.  Rosalind was born July 27, 1963, to Eugene Anderson Arnold and Myrtle Yates Wallace in Dallas, Texas. She attended Ardis Heights Church.

Rosalind is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Rhoden; son, Ronnie Marshall and partner Heather; grandchildren, Xavier Rhoden, Bianca Rhoden and Jaylen Rhoden; mother, Myrtle Wallace...

Apr 27, 2022

Dennis, 80, of Emory, Texas, passed away in his home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 with his wife and children by his side. Born to Edwin Price Creswell and Dorothy Lou Cook in Dallas, Texas on November 17, 1941, he made Rains County his home since 1980.  He loved living in Emory, fishing in Lake Fork, and his community...

Apr 26, 2022

Sonny, 75, of Point, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022.  Sonny was born on July 30, 1946, to Claude Soules, Sr., and Allie Marie Ramsey in Purcell, OK.  He married Brooke Soules on January 20, 1990, in McKinney, Texas.

He worked as a paint and drywall contractor, loved fishing and hunting, and served our country in the...

Apr 23, 2022

Jack Anderson, a proud veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, passed away April 23, 2022.  He fought many hard health battles for several years.  He did not lose the battles; he won the war because now he stands fully cured of all disease and is with the Great Physician enjoying the glory of heaven....

Apr 23, 2022

Funeral Service for L.J. “Pat” Patterson, age 80, of Emory, TX will be held at 2:00p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Burns officiating. An inurnment will take place at a later date at the DFW National Cemetery. Mr. Patterson passed away April 23, 2022, at Clements Hospital in Dallas, TX.

L.J....

Apr 22, 2022

Funeral service for Gregg Potts, age 62, of Emory, will be held at Emory Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.  A visitation service will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place following the service at Dougherty Cemetery. Mr. Potts passed away on Friday, April 22,...

Apr 21, 2022

Bobby Warren, 91, of Point, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022.  Bobby was born December 3, 1930, to R.W. Warren and Georgie Faye Darden Warren in Point, Texas. He married Emmy Lou McLemore in 1954.  He was retired Air Force 20 years, retired Post Office 20 years and a Farmer.  He attended Lone Oak Assembly of God.

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Apr 17, 2022

Rachel Lavern Gilliam was born on August 9, 1926, to R.V. “Blackie” and Edna Davis in Emory, TX. Their only child, Rachel grew up in and around Emory surrounded by a multitude of cousins. While living in Houston, she met the love of her life Willie Winsted Gilliam, Jr. They moved to Dallas where they had 4 children and...