Obituaries

Nov 1, 2020

Sherry Stone, 50, of Emory passed away peacefully into God’s arms, with her loved ones by her side, on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Sherry was born December 23, 1969 in Grand Saline, Texas to Robert Cunningham and Tresea Willoughby Cunningham. She was a nurse for Dr. Hand and Hand in Lindale for 14 years. She was known to be...

Oct 30, 2020

Willard Langdon Grant, 63, of Austin, Texas passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020.  Willard was born May 26, 1957 in Dallas, Texas to Willard Grant & Carlene Pagliara.

Willard is survived by his parents; Sons: Aaron Grant, Jeremy Grant, Dylan Grant and Travis Grant; Grandchildren: Abigail Grant, Alyssa Grant, Brynn Grant, Grayson Grant, Dalyce Grant; Christian...

Oct 28, 2020

Kay Fletcher, 76, of Emory passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.  Alice was born August 30, 1944 to Tom Fletcher and Glena Faye Smith Fletcher.  She was an aircraft machinist for 15 years and member of House of Grace in Edgewood.

Kay is survived by 3 Daughters: Lois Reyes, Rhonda Cantu and Brenda Dugger; 6 Grandchildren:...

Oct 28, 2020

Margaret Ann Seamanski, 80, of Whitney, Texas passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.  Margaret was born May 24, 1940 to Francis Marion Brown and Georgia Marietta Davis. She was married to Alfred Seamanski in Dallas Texas on November 19, 1960. She was a wedding cake decorator, enjoyed reading and was a member of Steiner Baptist Church.

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Oct 25, 2020

Clifford James McKinley, 72, of Point, Texas passed away on October 25, 2020.  He was born on November 13, 1947 to Clifford Minus and Ivey Pickett in Western Texas.  Clifford was a retired electrician. He is survived by his son, Clay McKinley of Kemp.

No service is planned at this time.

Oct 21, 2020

John Reyna, 57, of Emory, passed away Wednesday, October 21 at his home. A memorial service is scheduled at 12 pm November 7, 2020 at 769 State Hwy 276, Emory, Texas. John was born in Pueblo, Colorado on August 17, 1963 to Reuben and Martha Cordova Reyna. He was married to Carolyn Reyna for 15 years.  John carried a...

Oct 16, 2020

Lennon Eugene Gilbert passed away on October 16, 2020 at age 95.  He was born on March 7, 1925 to John Carl Gilbert and Willie Lennon Gilbert in Point, Tx in Rains County.  The Doctor drove his buggy 9 miles into the country over muddy roads to deliver him.

Soon after graduation from Emory High School in...

Oct 6, 2020

Travis Glynn Anderson of Emory passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.  Travis was born September 30, 1947 to Travis Vernon Anderson and Ouilda Elaine Conatser in Dallas, Texas.  He served in the US Army as a Gunner.  He achieved the rank of a Specialist 4-E4 and was stationed in Germany and back home at Fort Hood.  He was...

Oct 5, 2020

Billye Ruth (Walters) Kovar of Emory passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020.  Billye was born July 1, 1929 to Walter Wiggins Walters and Clemmy Wyrick in Ruston, Louisiana.  She was married to Charles Weldon Kovar in Dallas, Texas on September 4, 1948.  Billye enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Billye is survived by:...

Oct 3, 2020

Vera Kathryn Gowin (Harvey) “Kathy” of Emory passed away on October 3, 2020.  Kathy was born March 19, 1949 to AB and Mildred (Fitzgerald) Harvey in Tyler, Texas.  She was married to Pryor Gowin in Rains County at Pilgrim Rest Church on May 26, 1966.  Kathy worked as a nurse and loved gardening, crafts, spending time with her family...

Sep 28, 2020

Terry Manuel Mattson passed away in the presence of God on Monday, September 28, 2020.  His career spanned many companies in the aerospace industry, including over 25 years at Boeing.  God loving husband, father, grandfather, son and friend who loved fishing, the Dallas Stars, woodworking, and most of all quality family time.  He is survived by his wife Becky...

Sep 26, 2020

Nina Ruth Young of Emory, Texas went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2020.  Mrs. Young was born in California on March 1, 1939 to Joe and Mamie Seeber.  She married James Charles Young on August 21, 1956 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.  They had two sons together, Kenny and Scott.

She retired from Rains ISD as...

Sep 23, 2020

Jerry Turner, 85, of Yantis, passed away Wednesday, September 23 at his home. Memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 26 at the Lake Fork Baptist Church. Rev. Danny Meek will officiate. Interment will be at a later date, still pending, in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Nacogdoches. Jerry was born in Kilgore, Texas on June 27, 1935...

Aug 31, 2020

Memorial services for Sherri Lee Moore, age 57, of Emory, TX  will be held at Believer's Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Jimmy Tsai officiating. Mama Sherri passed away on August 31, 2020, in Sulphur Springs, TX.  Mrs. Moore was born on September 3, 1962, in Harrisburg, PA to Earl and Dorthy Moore.   Mama Sherri...

Aug 30, 2020

Graveside services for Charlotte (Patterson) Beavers, age 71, of Emory will be held at Hooker Cemetery on Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 with Brother Parker officiating.   Charlotte passed away on August 30, 2020, in Sulphur Springs, TX.  Mrs. Beavers was born on August 16, 1949, in Kaufman county to Lyndel Patterson, and Ernestine (Lingo) Patterson. Charlotte worked as a teacher...

Aug 24, 2020

A memorial service for Argie Elmer Tutt, age 86, of Point, TX will be held on September 3rd, 2020, at 6 pm at miracle Faith Baptist church in Emory, TX with Pastor Todd McGahee officiating.  Visitation will follow the memorial service. Argie passed away on August 24, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Tutt was born on September 23, 1933,...

Aug 22, 2020

Lawrence Michael Keating, age 73, of Emory, TX passed away on August 22, 2020, in Tyler, Tx. Mr. Keating was born on November 12, 1946, in Ft. Worth, Tx to Geoffrey, and Lorraine (McGee) Keating. Lawrence worked as an office supply salesman and obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas. Lawrence loved to dance Fort Worth Push and...

Aug 21, 2020

There is no funeral service for Valle Young, age 69, of Emory, TX currently. Mrs. Young passed away on Friday August 21, 2020.

Valle Denise Young was born January 29th, 1951 to Dan and Valle Robison.  She was married to Carl Young. Mrs. Young worked as a Warehouse and forklift driver.  Her hobbies included Gardening and loved...

Aug 21, 2020

Memorial services for Ernest O’Clyde Cain, age 89, of Emory, TX will be held at Emory Baptist Church Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 11:00 am. Visitation is one hour prior to the memorial service. Mr. Cain passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, in Emory, TX at his residences.

Ernest Cain was born January 4, 1931, to James...

Aug 13, 2020

Funeral service for Timothy Forbes, age 65, of Lone Oak will be held 10:00am Friday, August the 21, 2020 at Lone Oak Assembly of God Church in Lone Oak, TX. There will be no formal visitation.  Interment will follow to Lone Star Cemetery.

Timothy Forbes, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was a faithful Christian, and devoted member...