All Obituaries

Funeral Service for Delbert McInis, age 99, of Emory, will be held on Monday, October 25, at 2:00 P.M. at Wilson Orwosky funeral home chapel with Bro. Tommy Morgan officiating. Pallbearers are Josh Bush, Craig Bush, Tristian Bush, Dravyn Bush, Kermit Harper. Visitation will be held one-hour prior.  Delbert passed away peacefully on October 21 in his home. Delbert was born on September 7, 1922 to Andrew Melvin McInis and Elizabeth West, he was one of seven children. He joined the Army...

John Gordon Adair passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on October 19, 2021 after a lengthy illness.  John was born in Lagos, Nigeria to parents J.B. and Desser Adair who were serving in Africa as Baptist Missionaries at the time.  John returned with his parents and brother, James Kenneth (Ken), on April 19, 1948.  He grew up in and around Waco, Texas, graduating from Waco High School in 1965.  John taught at various schools, ending up at Lone Oak ISD. John was...

Jefferson (Jeff) Monroe Davis was born to Leo Davis and Valeen Davis on May 4, 1964 in Victoria, TX.  He went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2021 at the age of 57.   He grew up in Houston in the neighborhood of Meadow Creek. In 1998, Jeff met the love of his life, Kim, while working at ATI in Ft.Worth, TX.   They were married the following year on June 5, 1999.    They were blessed to celebrate 22 years of a wonderful marriage. Jeff attended...

James Edwin “Jim” Hays Jim Hays, age 70 of Emory, TX passed away on October 14, 2021 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Jim was born on November 6, 1950, in Dallas, TX to Douglas Coke and Olga Edwina “Eddie” Hays. He married Sharon Bush on September 28, 2019. Jim was a gifted artist in wood, glass, metal, and graphic media. His latest work was in graphics. His passion was fishing. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Bush; stepson, Tanner Bush; sons,...

Clay Quentin Wilds went to be with his Master and Saviour, Yahshua the Messiah on October 19, 2021 at 1:00 PM.  He passed as a result of complications from Covid.  Clay’s sister, best friend, caregiver all the days of his life was there by his side as well as his Aunt Martha Wilds and cousin, Deb Wilds Criswell when his spirit broke through the surly bonds of earth and returned to his Creator. He left behind many aunts/uncles, cousins and friends from all over the USA as...

“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.” This was one of Melody’s favorite lines from the movie “Steel Magnolias”, and we ask you to remember this, as it is with profound sorry that we announce that God has called Melody Jean Edwards home. She was born on September 18 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Edwin & Alice Aurs. Melody was the middle child – and only daughter – of five: Larry, Mike, Robin & Jimmy. It was here that she...

Funeral services for Curtis Taylor will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 6:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Point, Texas with Brother Zach Honzell officiating. Visitation will be held one-hour prior. Pallbearers are Kordell Martin, Eric Thurman, Jeremy Nugent, BJ McDaniel, Brad Talbot, Chris Brown, Douglas Latham, Thomas Williams.  Honorary pallbearers are Jackson Williams and Chisum McDaniel. Curtis Lee Taylor, 81, of Emory, was born November 24, 1939 to Odis Taylor and Eva...

Funeral services for Janis Cotton will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Emory Assembly of God Church with Montie Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Smyrna Cemetery in Emory. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 7, 6:00 -8:00 pm at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel. Pallbearers are Jesse Oswalt, Elijah Brown, Bryan Ely, Josh Buck, Brad Northcutt, Brandon Northcutt, Dakota Groves and Eric Hickman.  Janis Lee Northcutt Cotton, 74, of Emory, was born August 8, 1947,...

On Tuesday, September 28th, 2021, Howard P. Garrett, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at age 72. Howard was born on August 2, 1949, in Rains County, TX to David and Mildred (McMillan) Garrett. He attended elementary at Sand Flat School, and attended high school briefly at Carver High in Greenville before transferring to Rains High where he excelled as an athlete in football and basketball. From his first day of elementary school all the way to the day...

Graveside service for Katie Jo Thomas, age 88, of East Tawakoni, will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. at Spring Hill Cemetery in Omaha with Bro. Richard Kellam officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Wilson Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Thomas passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Rowlett. Katie was born on January 29, 1933 in Naples, TX to St. Elmo and Cora Smith Higgins....