Obituaries
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James R Blake
Jul 9, 2024
James Blake of Alba, Texas passed away July 9, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 30, 1952, in Morton, Texas, To Bill R. Blake Jr. and Juanita Blake. James lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. He moved to Emory in 1986, he quickly became a beloved member of the community, known for his radiant smile...
Edward "EdKar" Penney Jr.
Jun 29, 2024
Edward "EdKar" Penney Jr., passed away peacefully at his home in Emory Texas, on June 29, 2024. Born on December 16, 1952, in Dallas, Texas to Edward Edkar Penney Sr. and Lora Penney, Ed leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love, and devotion. Ed resided in Garland, Texas for 67 years prior to moving to Emory, Texas. Ed was...
Lola "Dee" Stover
Jun 27, 2024
Lola "Dee" Stover, a beloved homemaker whose family was the center of her universe, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Winnsboro, Texas. Dee was born on October 24, 1940, in Clendenin, West Virginia, to her parents, Ira Watson Belcher and Goldie Frances Mullins, who instilled in her the values of love and compassion.
Known for her gentle and caring nature,...
Michael "Grampy" Foster
Jun 20, 2024
Emory, Texas - Michael Lynn Foster, affectionately known as "Grampy," passed away on June 20, 2024, at Christus Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was born on December 24, 1951, in Kaufman, Texas.
Michael led a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and dedication Graduating from Rains High School in 1970, he went on to serve our country honorably in the...
Maggie Jeffrey
Jun 18, 2024
Services to honor and celebrate Maggie Jeffrey’s life will be held at Wilson - Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory on June 22, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Ed Neal officiating. Interment will follow the service at Willow Springs Cemetery with Bradley Jeffrey, Chad Jeffrey, Jacob Watkins, and David Williamson serving as pallbearers. Maggie Lou Jeffrey, a beloved soul who...
Willie Marie Bozeman Robinson
Jun 10, 2024
Funeral service for Willie Marie Robinson, age 77 of Emory, Texas will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Emory Baptist Church. Officiating will be Revs. W.R. Byrd, Bobby Thomas, Elgie Clayton, Robert Stepney and Ronald Garcia. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery with Ryan Bozeman, Michael Hobbs, Marshall Dunlap, Victor Hunter, Vincent Bozeman and...
Earnestine "Tena" Florez
Jun 8, 2024
Earnestine “Tena” Dittman Florez peacefully passed away at the age of 86 on June 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and faith.
Tena was born on March 14, 1938, in Emory, Texas to James “Ned” Dittman and Sally Ray Dittman. Throughout her life, she exemplified unwavering devotion to her loved ones, a quality that defined her character.
Tena is...
Johnnye Easley
Jun 8, 2024
A Celebration of Life for Johnnye Easley, age 78, will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Wilson - Orwosky Funeral Home at 11:00 AM.Johnnye Easley, a beloved soul who touched the hearts of many, passed away on June 8,2024. Born on October 8, 1945, in Alba TX to the late Mr. Johnnie McAree and Mrs. Thelma (Panter) McAree....
David Wallace
Jun 7, 2024
A funeral service for David Wallace, age 93, will be held at Wilson Orwosky Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 1:00 P.M; a visitation will be held an hour prior. Pall bearers will be Connor Jackson, Christopher Jackson, Eugene “Skip” Arnold, Keith Dodson, Chris David Wallace Jr., and David Wilcher. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sampson Wallace Jr, John Wallace,...
Marianne Elisabeth Lindsey
Jun 6, 2024
A Celebration of Life service in honor of Marianne Elisabeth Lindsey, age 78, will be held on June 22, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM at Wilson - Orwosky Funeral Home. Marianne Elisabeth Lindsey, a beloved member of the Dallas area and Neosho, Missouri communities, passed away on June 6, 2024 in Sulphur Springs, TX. Marianne was born on October 12, 1945,...
Donald Ray Graham
Jun 4, 2024
Donald Ray Graham, a Welder engineer by profession, but so much more to those who knew and loved him, passed away at his home in Emory. Born on November 29, 1956, in San Diego, California to parents Max Graham and Yovnne “Bonnie” (Hurley) Graham, he had a remarkable journey that touched the lives of many. During his time in the Army...
Gerald "Jerry" White
Jun 2, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” White passed away peacefully in his sleep and went home to his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2024 at the age of 88.
The youngest of five children, Jerry was born in Fort Worth, TX to Alice Abagail White (Hollingsworth) and Oscar Lee White Sr. on September 29, 1935. He was a graduate of Amon Carter Riverside High...
Justin Pellam
May 28, 2024
Services for Justin Pellam, age 28, of Point, TX, are pending at this time. Justin, a beloved son, father, and friend, passed away on May, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of courage, love, and determination. Born on August 29, 1995, Greenville, TX, Justin's journey in this world was filled with remarkable experiences and profound connections. After pursuing some college education, Justin chose...
Johnny McPherson
May 15, 2024
Johnny Lee McPherson, 73, peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Briarcliff Health Center of Greenville, Texas. He was preceded in death by the love of his life of 33 years, Joy Cole. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.In loving memory of Johnny McPherson, a cherished tradesman and Jack of all trades. Johnny was born...
Ronald Eugene Marshall Jr
May 3, 2024
Ronald Eugene Marshall Jr., born on April 13, 1981, in Dallas, Texas to Ronald Marshall Sr and Rosalind Walker, has passed away on May 3, 2024, at Plano Medical City.Ronald was known for having a heart the size of Texas, always putting others before himself. His selfless and caring nature touched the lives of many around him. He dedicated his...
Richard Houghton
May 1, 2024
Memorial services for Richard Houghton, age 82, will be held on May 19th at the Rose Community Center in Emory, TX starting at 3:00 P.M. Please feel free to come and join others as they celebrate the wonderful life of Richard.Family members of the deceased Richard Houghton: mother, Margaret Mary Houghton, father Maurice Williams Houghton, sisters; Patricia, Elaine Boyce and...
Jerry Pierce
Apr 16, 2024
A celebration of life for Jerry Pierce, age 79, from Emory, will be held on May 4, from 1:00 to 4:00 P. M. at The Wildflower in Emory, Texas. The family asks that you stop by anytime during those hours and celebrate Jerry and the wonderful life that he lived.Jerry passed away on April 16, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, TX....
Lonnie "Red" Ferrell
Mar 28, 2024
Lonnie “Red” Ferrell, 81, of Emory, passed away on March 28, 2024. He was born to Lonnie and Dorothy Ferrell on July 26, 1942, in Dallas, Texas.
He graduated from Malakoff High School in 1960. He married the love of his life, Dianne Ferrell, on March 28, 1975, in Greenville, Texas. Red spent many years as a plant manager and later...
Steve Pritchett
Mar 24, 2024
The funeral for Steve D. Pritchett is scheduled for Friday, March 29, 2024 at 10:30 am at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home, 803 N. Texas Street, Emory, Texas. His visitation will be Thursday from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the same location. He will be buried at Hillcrest Cemetery in Forney, Texas at 1:30 pm.
Steve D. Pritchett, died of pneumonia...
Marsha Sue Disman Pennington
Mar 23, 2024
Marsha Sue Disman-Pennington, passed away on March 23, 2024, at 67 years old. She was born June 18, 1956, in Dallas, Texas.
She is preceded in death by parents, C.B. Disman Jr., Joan Cannon-Disman; sister, Brenda Ann Disman-White; brother, Michael Dexter Disman Sr.
She is survived by husband of 41 years, Michael Jack Pennington, married February 19, 1983. Son, Justin Michael Pennington,...
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