Obituaries
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Robert "Bob" M. Sisk
Jul 9, 2023
Robert M. Sisk, a beloved figure in the community and a dedicated public servant, passed away on July 9, 2023. He was a man who dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and left an indelible mark on the county he loved so dearly.
Born on July 26, 1933, in Point, TX, to John Sisk and Mattie...
Robert Bennett Resneder
Jul 7, 2023
Robert Bennett Resneder, beloved husband, father, Papa, community member, and friend to all, passed away on July 7, 2023, at his cabin in the woods. Born on November 14, 1947 in Hobart, Oklahoma, Robert’s life was a testament to faith, family, perseverance, and community outreach.
Robert was a man of guiding purpose whose many talents provided for successfully navigating the...
Rance Byrd Gowin
Jul 3, 2023
Rance Byrd Gowin, a man of many talents, passed away at the age of 48. Born on January 11, 1975, in Greenville, Texas to Pryor Gowin and Kathryn Harvey Gowin. Rance was a loving father, brother, son, grandfather, and friend whose presence brought joy to the lives of all who knew him. His untimely departure on July 3, 2023, at...
Brenda Kay Bartz
Jun 30, 2023
Brenda Kay Bartz, 67, resident of Emory, Texas, passed away in the early morning hours of June 30th, 2023. Brenda had her family at her bedside as she transitioned into her eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Brenda was born in Austin, Texas, on April 6th, 1956. Her mother and father were Haskel and Marge Holmes of...
Thelma "Sally" Louise Hobbs
Jun 29, 2023
Thelma “Sally” Bozeman Hobbs was born January 22, 1944, to Odie B. and Ernestine Nash Bozeman in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Thelma was baptized at an early age at Independent Baptist Church in Como, Texas. She later joined Prairie Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Cleveland Alexander and Jacksonville Church of Deliverance under the leadership of Apostle Dwight Smith.
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Jane Marney
Jun 29, 2023
Jane Marney, born July 30, 1945, passed peacefully to her Christian reward on June26, 2023. She is survived by Charles Marney, her loving husband of 52 years. The happy couple lived in Emory, Texas for over 30 years, being active members of the Emory Baptist Church and involved in local charities including Good Samaritans. They decided to leave their...
Terry Jill Asbill
Jun 27, 2023
Terry Jill McGowan Asbill was born on October 29, 1948, and died June 27, 2023, at the age of 74. She married Dwain Asbill in her parents’ home in Miller Grove, August 6, 1965, when she was 16 years old. Dwain was 19. She graduated Miller Grove High School the next year in 1966. Terry and Dwain have lived...
Ricky Wayne Medders
Jun 26, 2023
Ricky Wayne Medders went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2023, at his residence in Point, Texas. He was born to Billy James Medders and Helen Medders Stevens on July 11, 1959. He was 63 years old when he passed.
Ricky was of the Baptist faith. He served in the National Guard and loved to hunt,...
Charles Brumit
Jun 11, 2023
A Celebration of Life for Charles Becton Brumit, will be held at the Civic Center, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. in Emory, TX.
Charles Becton Brumit, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023.
Charles was born on March 7, 1939, in Greenville, TX to Robert Brumit and Addie Christopher. Charles was the youngest of 13 siblings. He married the...
Carl Haren
Jun 5, 2023
Carl Kenneth Haren, a man who built homes for Clayton Homes with loving hands and a kind heart, passed away on the 5th of June 2023. He was born in Las Vegas, NV on February 17th, 1972 to loving parents Kenneth Haren and Tsuyumi (Kobayashi) Haren.
Carl loved hard - he poured his heart into everything he did. He was...
Billy Evans
Jun 4, 2023
Billy Wayne Evans passed away on June 4, 2023, at the age of 79. Billy was born on January 29, 1944, in Modesto, California to William Douglas Evans and Dora Francis.
Billy was a United States Army Veteran and served in both Korea and Vietnam. During his time in the service, Billy was praised by many for his dedicated work...
Ernie Eugene Stacy Jr
Jun 2, 2023
Ernie Eugene Stacy Jr, born on January 13, 1944, in Red Bay, Alabama, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on June 2, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones in Point, Texas.
Ernie was a lifelong truck driver and retired from Overnite Transportation. His dedication for being a truck driver left an unforgettable impression on everyone he met. Ernie's...
Charlotte Ann Haren
May 29, 2023
Charlotte Ann Haren, the matriarch of her family and a rock-solid presence for everyone who knew her, passed away on May 29th, 2023, leaving an unfillable void in the lives of those lucky enough to have known her. Charlotte was born on January 8th, 1952, in Greenville, Texas to parents Douglas Ray Turner and Marena Joyce Turner. She grew up...
Lisa Vinson
May 27, 2023
Mary Lisa Garrett Vinson, age 69 of Point, Texas, passed away on Saturday, 27 May 2023 after an unexpected, tough battle against lung cancer with complications.
She is survived by daughter Jennifer Fisher and wife Maylen Gaspar of Colorado Springs, CO, son Dylan Fisher of Point, their father/her first husband James Walter Fisher of Kaufman, TX, brothers and...
Dale Arthur Watson Sr.
May 25, 2023
Dale Arthur Watson Sr., loving husband, caring father, and beloved uncle passed away on May 25th, 2023. He was surrounded by his family at home when he took his final breaths.Dale was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1948 to Alvin Watson and Dorothy Hathaway. He served in the Navy after school. Veteran of his country and always proud of it.After...
Roy Johnson
May 19, 2023
Roy Johnson, a devoted Pastor of Faith Temple Assembly of God in Dallas for 42 years, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2023, at Midlothian Medical Center. He was born to William Brooks Johnson and Viola Elizabeth Northcutt on April 26, 1940, in Paris, Texas.Roy was a caring and loving person who devoted his life to serving God and...
JC Jones
May 19, 2023
JC Jones, known to many as “Catfish Jones” passed away on May 19, 2023, at his home in Emory, TX. He was born in Bristol, TX, on October 8, 1934, to Robert L. Jones and Loskie M. Stilwell. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandy Jones, his son Jeff Jones and wife Laurie, grandsons Colin and...
William Sparks
May 16, 2023
On May 16, 2023, William Alvie Sparks went to be with his Lord and Savior. William was born on March 27, 1938, to Charley Allen Sparks and Velma Barnett Sparks in Rains County. He attended school at Dougherty and Miller Grove.
William married Bertha Anne Davis on February 21, 1959, at County Line Baptist Church and spent his life...
Patricia Ann "Granny Pat" Rives
Apr 30, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Rives, affectionately known as "Granny Pat". Her gentle soul departed this world on April 30th, 2023 surrounded by family at the age of 84. Patricia was born on March 8th, 1939 in Commerce, Texas to Jesse L. Smith and Isla M. Allen. She was the epitome of a...
Peggy S. Busby
Apr 28, 2023
Peggy Scott Busby, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Emory, Texas, with her family surrounding her after a long battle with cancer. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, to Leonard Everett Scott, Sr., and Lydia Rebecca Keeling Scott, she was 1 of 8 children. She grew up in Louisiana and Texas, and was a longtime resident of Grand Prairie,...
