Obituaries

Oct 24, 2021

Donald M. Smith, age 78, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2021, surrounded by family at his home in Emory.

Don was born on August 29, 1943 to Clay Smith and Aileen Mowdy Smith Johnson in Madden, Mississippi. He was married to his wife, Corene Kelso, for 57...

Oct 21, 2021

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.

Oct 19, 2021

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...

Oct 14, 2021

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...

Oct 14, 2021

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,...

Oct 14, 2021

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...

Oct 8, 2021

“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 &...

Oct 6, 2021

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...

Oct 4, 2021

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...

Sep 28, 2021

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...

Sep 24, 2021

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,...

Sep 22, 2021

Jesse Everett, 85 of Yantis, was born September 21, 1936, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  He passed on September 22, 2021 in Sulphur Springs.

He is survived by his son, Ray Everett and wife Regina; grandchildren, Zach Everett and wife Heather and Clay Everett and wife Macy; great-grandson, Ryan Everett.

Sep 10, 2021

Funeral services for Effie Sue Pritchett, age 86, of Emory, will be held at her residence at 11:30 a.m.  Interment to follow will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Forney at 3:00 pm, Monday, September 13, 2021. Visitation will be held at Mrs. Pritchett’s home Saturday and Sunday from the hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Mrs. Pritchett passed away on September 10, 2021 at her residence....

Sep 10, 2021

Lana Bailey, 72, of Emory, was born September 24, 1948, to Baker Austin and Elaine Dennery in Jackson, Mississippi. She passed on September 10, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Bailey; daughter, Lauren Alford and husband, Stephen Lynn; grandson, Landon Lynn; brothers, Richard Austin and Carl Camper.

Lana was preceded in death by...

Sep 9, 2021

Funeral service for Jose “Pini” Hernandez, age 51 of Yantis, TX will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at St Johns Church with Father Victor officiating. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Felipe, Ernesto, Salvador, Sergio, Miguel, and Gerardo serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M on Saturday, September 11, 2012,...

Sep 3, 2021

Isaac William “I.W.” Rives Jr., 81, of Emory, died on September 3, 2021, at Christus Mother Frances hospital in Tyler.

He was born on January 19, 1940, in Dallas to Isaac William Sr. and Irene Rives. He married Patricia Smith on April 26, 1957. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Mr. Rives...

Sep 1, 2021

Martha Ann Burns was a loving and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left her earthly home on September 1, 2021 at the age of 83.

She was born in Rowlett, Texas on February 5, 1938 to Samuel Willeford and Wilma Jones Willeford of Rose Hill.  On November 12, 1969, she married Robert L. Burns....

Aug 30, 2021

Barbara Thompson, age 64, of Emory, TX passed away on August 30, 2021 at Christus Mother Frances-Sulphur Springs.

Barbara was born on September 25, 1956 in Dallas, TX to W.L. and Willie B. (Newman) Bullard. She married Eddy Thompson on June 7, 1975 in Lufkin, TX. Barbara was a bookkeeper for over 40 years.

She...

Aug 28, 2021

David Glen Shackelford was born on February 12, 1961 to Billy Fred Shackelford and Paula Lou (Burtin) Shackelford. He died in the early hours of August 28, 2021. His family has peace in the knowledge that he is with his Lord and Savior.

David grew up surrounded by a loving family who strongly influenced the trajectory of...

Aug 25, 2021

Funeral services for Ron Yarborough Sr., age 75, of Emory, will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 10:00 am at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Robert Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Donelton Cemetery in Lone Oak, Texas. Visitation will be held 6-8:00 pm Friday, September 3, 2021.

Ronald Wayne Yarborough was born January 8, 1946,...