Obituaries
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Debbie Traylor
Feb 28, 2024
Deborah Kay Traylor, known affectionately as Debbie, passed away on February 28, 2024, in Tyler, TX. She was born on June 10, 1950, in Dallas, TX to parents Strait Fugate and Jewel (Davis) Fugate. Debbie was a proud homemaker who found true joy in caring for her family. Her warm and loving personality endeared her to all who had the...
Albert Stone
Feb 24, 2024
Albert L Stone, a remarkable individual whose life was marked by academic excellence, patriotic service, and profound contributions, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on Feb 24, 2024 due to complications from a fall at his home.
Born with a thirst for knowledge, Albert excelled academically from a young age. He achieved the prestigious title of Valedictorian at his...
Greg Hough
Feb 24, 2024
Greg Hough, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished stepfather, proud grandfather, and dear brother, passed away on February 24th, 2024, in Brashear, TX at the age of 70. Greg was born in Dallas, TX on August 22nd, 1953, to parents William and Peggy Parker Hough.
Throughout his career, Greg worked at Southwest Airlines as an accountant. His dedication to his profession...
Nellie Faye Turner Carter Niemeyer
Feb 21, 2024
Nellie Niemeyer's life was a testament to dedication, compassion, and love for her family and community. She was born to Henry Clay Turner and Mary Elizabeth Levacy in Rains County on October 21, 1925, and passed away at the age of 98 on February 21, 2024, at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, Texas.
Nellie's commitment to helping others shone brightly...
Shirley Harris
Feb 20, 2024
Memorial Service for Jacque Shirley Harris will be held on Friday, February 23 at 11:00 a.m at Wilson Orwosky Chapel; visitation will be an hour prior.
Shirley Harris, nationally renowned Western Artist, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and long time Emory resident has been called home by the Lord. Shirley answered her heavenly call in...
Margaret Cagle
Feb 15, 2024
Margaret Cagle, beloved wife, devoted mother, a dedicated public servant, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Grand Saline. She was born Margaret Sabo on November 30, 1965, in Terre Haute, IN to parents Robert Sabo and Beverly (Borden) Sabo. Margaret dedicated her life to serving others through her work in the Senior Meal Program as a manager, leaving behind...
Richard Campbell
Feb 13, 2024
Richard Lee Campbell was born on July 2, 1952, to Eli Melvin and Virginia Campbell in Dallas, TX. He graduated from Samuel High School in 1970.
He was first and foremost a Christian, loving husband, father, Pawpaw, and brother. He retired from Hensley Industries on August 31, 2017, after 33 years of faithful service. He was Product Sales Manager for Hensley...
Betty Wilkinson Bell Ancheta
Feb 9, 2024
Another angel was called home to be with the lord. Betty Wilkinson Bell Ancheta, 89, passed away on February 9, 2024 at U.T. Health Hospital in Quitman, TX. She was born November 24, 1934 in Morgan City, MS to Prentiss Winfred Wilkinson and Mary Conner Wilkinson. She began her working career as an executive secretary for various companies. Before retiring,...
Brad Joiner
Feb 9, 2024
Alan Brad Joiner, known affectionately as Brad, beloved husband to Sonja, passed away on February 9, 2024, in Emory, Texas. Born on August 22, 1954, in Lubbock, Texas to Alvin Dale Joiner and Veda Jeanelle Tanner Joiner, Brad's life was characterized by his unwavering faith and his zest for laughter.
Brad's contagious enthusiasm and love for the Lord radiated from him...
Ginny Wyman
Feb 6, 2024
Rose Virginia Wyman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, went to be with her Lord on February 6, 2024. Born on January 11, 1942, in Gilmer, TX to parents Wyatt Pope and Pearl (Bray) Pope. To all, she was affectionately known as Ginny. She was surrounded by her family as she departed for her heavenly home.
Ginny's lifelong...
Jacob Arden Wiser
Feb 6, 2024
Funeral Service for Jacob Wiser, age 33, will be held Saturday, February, 10, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Wilson Orwosky Chapel in Emory. Pallbearers will be Cy Williams, Ayden Williams, Nathaniel Wiser, Caden Wiser, Cason Wiser and Steven Yau; honorary pallbearers will be Michael Mitchell, Randy Mitchell and Justin Mitchell. There will be a one hour visitation an hour prior...
E. O. Gaston
Feb 3, 2024
Graveside services for E. O. Gaston, age 76, will be Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 11:00 A. M at Emory City Cemetery with Kinne Gaston, Kyle Gaston, David Gaston, Randy Wright, Jackie Staley, and Jason Rabe serving as Pallbearers and Gary Bohannan as an Honorary Pallbearer.
E. O. Gaston, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on February 3,...
Oakley Anne Morgan
Feb 2, 2024
Oakley Anne Morgan, known affectionately as "Little Love Bug," passed away on February 2, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Born on February 2, 2024, to Joshua and Abbie in Sulphur Springs, Oakley brought immense joy and love into the lives of her family.
From the moment she was conceived, Oakley captured the hearts of everyone around her. She was very much...
Edward Burns Jr.
Jan 30, 2024
Funeral services for Edward D. Burns Jr., age 88, of Emory, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Chapel in Emory. Brother Jimmy Jarrett and Brother Robert Burns will be officiating. The visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., on Monday.
Edward passed away on Tuesday Evening, January 30, 2024, at Baylor Scott and White...
Clay Mitchell
Jan 16, 2024
Daniel Clay Mitchell
July 6, 1954 - January 16, 2024
Clay passed away in his sleep on January 16, 2024 of heart related illness. He is survived by his two sons, Wesley Mitchell and Charles Mitchell and their mother, Becky Mitchell; grandson, Myles Mitchell; siblings, Tommy Mitchell, Tere Henry, Lori Re, Robyn Salinas and Kathleen Randazzo.
Clay’s family was the heart and very...
Albert Hughie Strebeck
Jan 9, 2024
Funeral services for Albert Hughie Strebeck, age 88, will be held at Wilson Orwosky Funeral Home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will take place an hour prior at 12:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Turner Cemetery in Emory, Texas.
Albert Strebeck, a man whose life was defined by dedication, and love for his family, has...
Hazel Grubb
Jan 7, 2024
Mary Hazel Morrow Grubb, age 92, passed away on January 7, 2024, in Emory, TX. Her Service will be at Emory Baptist Church on Friday, January 12, at 2:00 performed by Dr. Richard Piles with a visitation the hour prior at 1:00.
Hazel was born on June 8, 1931, to John W. Morrow and Viola (Childers) Morrow. She graduated from...
Elvira Carreño
Dec 31, 2023
Elvira Carreño, a beloved homemaker and pillar of her family, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on December 31, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1961, in San Jose Agua Azul, GTO, Mexico. Elvira's love for family was unmatched, defining her as a devoted mother, and grandmother.Known to be the strongest woman many had ever...
Terrie Sawyer
Dec 14, 2023
A Celebration of Life service for Terrie "Grandma" Sawyer, age 65, will be held on December 17, 2023, at Lakeview Church located at 11020 FM 751, Quinlan, TX 75474. The service will begin at 5:00 PM and the family asks that everyone wear purple in honor of Terrie's extraordinary life.
Terrie Sawyer, a Godly woman whose radiant spirit illuminated the...
Barbara Heck
Dec 10, 2023
The family of Barbara Heck, age 78, of Emory, TX will have a memorial service to celebrate her life on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at County Line Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Darty officiating. Mrs. Heck passed away at her home on Sunday, December 10, 2023.
Barbara was born on August 16, 1945, in Norman, OK...
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