Obituaries

May 31, 2022

 

Beverly Carr, 60, of Emory passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  Beverly was born August 26, 1961, to James Whitehead and Mary Key in Kaufman, Texas. She married Harold Carr on September 29, 2001, at Pendelton Overlook, Black Water Canyon, West Virginia.  She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society  and loved working as a Nationally Certified...

May 25, 2022

Geneva, 80, of Emory passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022.  Geneva was born July 15, 1941, to Dock Senter and Inez Ely in Emory, Texas. She married Geordie Whisenhunt on May 10, 1981, in Emory, Texas.  Geneva was a homemaker and worked at the Senior Suites Nursing Home in Emory.  She loved garage sales and cooking.

Geneva...

May 20, 2022

Charles Silva, 62, of Lone Oak, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022.  Charles was born November 9, 1959, to Barney Joe Silva and Betty Walene Clymer in Dallas, Texas. Charles worked for NCH Parts Master in Irving for 20 years.  He loved hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors.

Charles is survived by his sons, Jordan McCoy and...

May 18, 2022

JoAnn Stoll, 77, of Wills Point passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  JoAnn was born September 24, 1944, to Elvin Henderson and Bonnie Flemming in Greenville, Texas. She was a member of Miracle Faith Baptist Church and dearly loved her grandchildren.

JoAnn is survived by her daughter, Kelly Phillips and husband James; grandchildren, Harley Hall, Trace Hall...

May 15, 2022

Skipper, 78, of Point passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022.  He was born August 22, 1943, to Carl Amos Robinson, Jr., and Viola M. Barr (Money) in Dallas, Texas.  Skipper was known to his friends and family to be one of quick wit and living his life to the fullest with an adventurous appetite.  He was an avid bird...

May 10, 2022

John Taylor, 73, of Emory passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022.  John was born September 20, 1948, to Lester Taylor and Thelma Marguriette Hardin in Dallas, Texas. He loved riding motorcycles, woodworking and metal working.

John is survived by his sister, Teresa Taylor; daughter Brandi Taylor; son, Robert Kyle Taylor; grandchildren, Gabi Garcia-Amaya, Hunter Taylor, Briton Taylor, Justin Taylor and Jacob Taylor.

He is preceded in death by his parents;...

May 6, 2022

A celebration of life visitation for Lloyd Giles, age 80, of Emory will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Daugherty Baptist Church from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lloyd passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Greenville Gardens in Greenville, TX.

Lloyd Giles was born to Lloyd Earnest and Quida (Rice) Giles on August...

May 5, 2022

Rosalind Walker, 58, of Emory passed away Thursday, May 5,2022.  Rosalind was born July 27, 1963, to Eugene Anderson Arnold and Myrtle Yates Wallace in Dallas, Texas. She attended Ardis Heights Church.

Rosalind is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Rhoden; son, Ronnie Marshall and partner Heather; grandchildren, Xavier Rhoden, Bianca Rhoden and Jaylen Rhoden; mother, Myrtle Wallace...

Apr 27, 2022

Dennis, 80, of Emory, Texas, passed away in his home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 with his wife and children by his side. Born to Edwin Price Creswell and Dorothy Lou Cook in Dallas, Texas on November 17, 1941, he made Rains County his home since 1980.  He loved living in Emory, fishing in Lake Fork, and his community...

Apr 26, 2022

Sonny, 75, of Point, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022.  Sonny was born on July 30, 1946, to Claude Soules, Sr., and Allie Marie Ramsey in Purcell, OK.  He married Brooke Soules on January 20, 1990, in McKinney, Texas.

He worked as a paint and drywall contractor, loved fishing and hunting, and served our country in the...

Apr 23, 2022

Jack Anderson, a proud veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, passed away April 23, 2022.  He fought many hard health battles for several years.  He did not lose the battles; he won the war because now he stands fully cured of all disease and is with the Great Physician enjoying the glory of heaven....

Apr 23, 2022

Funeral Service for L.J. “Pat” Patterson, age 80, of Emory, TX will be held at 2:00p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Burns officiating. An inurnment will take place at a later date at the DFW National Cemetery. Mr. Patterson passed away April 23, 2022, at Clements Hospital in Dallas, TX.

L.J....

Apr 22, 2022

Funeral service for Gregg Potts, age 62, of Emory, will be held at Emory Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.  A visitation service will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place following the service at Dougherty Cemetery. Mr. Potts passed away on Friday, April 22,...

Apr 21, 2022

Bobby Warren, 91, of Point, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022.  Bobby was born December 3, 1930, to R.W. Warren and Georgie Faye Darden Warren in Point, Texas. He married Emmy Lou McLemore in 1954.  He was retired Air Force 20 years, retired Post Office 20 years and a Farmer.  He attended Lone Oak Assembly of God.

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Apr 17, 2022

Rachel Lavern Gilliam was born on August 9, 1926, to R.V. “Blackie” and Edna Davis in Emory, TX. Their only child, Rachel grew up in and around Emory surrounded by a multitude of cousins. While living in Houston, she met the love of her life Willie Winsted Gilliam, Jr. They moved to Dallas where they had 4 children and...

Apr 16, 2022

Judy Lair, 78, of Emory passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022.  Judy was born August 12, 1943, to Elton Joseph Manuel and Leticia Leona Bond in Oakdale, LA. She married Kenneth Lair in Newton, Texas on May 12, 1967. She worked as the bookkeeper of the family business and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and working in her...

Apr 7, 2022

Michael Friday, 61, of Emory passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022.  Mike was born in Dallas, Texas on January 28, 1961, to Gerry Friday and Phyllis Scott.

There will be a private memorial service at a later date for Mike.

Apr 5, 2022

El funeral de José Bernardo Acosta Lara, de Emory, se llevará a cabo en la Capilla Wilson-Orwosky de

Emory el sábado 9 de abril de 2022 a la 1:00 p. m. con entierro en el cementerio de Prairie Grove.

José nació el 21 de enero de 1972, hijo de José Bernardo Acosta y Martha Consuelo...

Mar 23, 2022

Funeral service for Joyce Lynn Buckholt, age 87, of Emory will be held at 2:00 P.M on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Montie Parker and Bro. Kenneth Ishmael officiating. Interment to follow at Rockdale Cemetery with Casey McMerrell, Ryan Stracener, Caleb Melton, Steve Clark, Brad Chastain and Charlie Petit as pallbearers and Rowdy Stracener...

Mar 16, 2022

Graveside service for Dorothy Ford, of Emory, will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 10:00 am.

Dorothy was born on April 27, 1943, to Alfred Wallace McLean and Lucretia Luttrall. She died Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Dorothy married Harold Ford, who passed away in 2015.  She...