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Jerry Pierce
Apr 16, 2024
Services for Jerry Pierce, age 79, from Emory, will be determined at a later date. Jerry passed away on April 16, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, TX. He was born on March 2, 1945 to parents Jesse Pierce and Ruth (Miller) Pierce in Waldo, AR.Jerry was a man of many talents and passions. His love for his family shone through in...
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,...
Samuel Christopher Sapaugh
Mar 17, 2024
Services for Samuel Christopher Sapaugh, 61, will be held on two different dates. The visitation will be Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 6pm to 8pmlocated at Hope Family Fellowship Church on 434 Jefferson St. Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. His celebration of life will be on Saturday, May 4, 2024at 11:00am at The House (formerly House of Blessings). The address is 1515...
Eddie Frank Horrocks
Mar 14, 2024
Eddie Frank Horrocks, a man who dedicated his life working with cows and the dairy farm from a very young age, has left this world, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. Eddie was known for his unwavering love for his children, stepchildren, and grandchildren. He treated each one with the same level of affection and care, always making...
David Wayne Evans
Mar 14, 2024
David Wayne Evans, a man who loved life and was fiercely protective of the ones he held dear, passed away on March 14, 2024. Born in Texas City, Texas to Jerry and Grace Evans in 1958, David's journey came to a peaceful end in his home. Throughout his time on this earth, he left an indelible mark on all those...
Frankie James Perkins
Mar 13, 2024
Frankie Perkins, a heavy equipment operator, passed away at home on March 13, 2024. He was born to James Perkins and Winnie Judge on May 23, 1967, in Farmersville, Texas.
Frankie is survived by his wife, Julie McWhorter; children, Abby Perkins and Justin Perkins; sisters, Mary Jane Fienen and Rebecca Perkins.
Frankie lived in Rains County for over 20 years. He was...
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,...
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