Obituaries

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,...

Jul 30, 2021

A family led memorial service for Danny Leake Sr., age 67, of Emory, TX will be held at a later date. Danny passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Medical City Hospital in Plano.

Danny was born on August 30, 1953 in Dallas, TX to Margie and Wilbur Leake. After high school, he proudly served his...

Jul 29, 2021

Funeral services for Donna Jacks, age 65, of Alba, will be held on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Hooker Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at Wilson-Orwosky chapel starting at 1:00 pm.

Donna Jacks was born August 24, 1955 to Miles Langley and Dorothy Pittman Langley in...

Jul 24, 2021

Funeral Services for Enrique “Henry” Anguiano Perez, age 78, will be held at 4:00 pm., Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Elm Cemetery in Emory.  Visitation will be held Friday, July 30 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, 5:00-7:00 pm.

Henry was born on August 25, 1942 to Andres Perez and Margarita...

Jul 22, 2021

Funeral services for Elvin Hobbs, age 84, of Emory, will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Arbie Hobbs officiating. Pallbearers: Derrick McMillan, Raymond Robinson, Connie Clayton, Clifton Hobbs, Chase Hill, Montrea Hobbs and Colton Blodgett.  Honorary pallbearers: RV Clayton “Dap”, Norris Mayberry, Hubert Robinson, Jr., Odie Bozeman and Willie Mornes. Visitation will be held...

Jul 16, 2021

Funeral services for Hollis Whitworth, age 91, of Alba, will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home with his son-in-law, Roy Prather, officiating. Burial will follow at Long Creek Cemetery in Granbury at 3:30 PM with a visitation starting at 3:00 PM at the cemetery. A formal visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 6:00 PM to...

Jul 14, 2021

Graveside Services for Robert Bishop, age 76, of Emory, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Smyna Cemetery.

Robert was born on January 26, 1945 to Robert Calvin Bishop and Simmie Hooten Bishop in Borger, Texas.  He passed peacefully July 14, 2021 at Emory Senior Suites.

Robert is survived by son,...

Jul 6, 2021

A memorial service for David James Thomas, age 37, of Emory, will be at 2 pm on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Allen Prendergast officiating. David was born on October 4, 1983, to S. Dave Rumbaugh and Cynthia Jane Watson in San Angelo, Texas.  He was later adopted by Gerald “Gary” and Tara...

Jun 30, 2021

A Funeral Mass for Susie L Asbill, age 76, of Emory, will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Emory with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Rosary will be said at the church on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:30pm.

Susie was born on March 22, 1945 to Jerome M. Veit and Mary...

Jun 19, 2021

Doug McMillin, age 56, of Emory, was born on July 26, 1964 to Terry Wilton McMillin and Susan Lydia Spell McMillin in Sulphur, Louisiana.  He passed peacefully at his home on June 19, 2021.  Doug married his wife Lynn on July 20, 2012 at the Trinchera Ranch in Garland, Colorado.

Doug was an avid fisherman, duck and...

Jun 16, 2021

Funeral Services for Judy Armstrong, age 71, of Emory, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Robert Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Dunbar Cemetery.  Visitation will be held 6-8 pm on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Wilson- Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Judy was born on July...

Jun 15, 2021

Funeral Services for Margie Harvey, age 97, of Emory, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2021, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Tommy Gaston officiating. Interment will follow at Dunbar Cemetery.  Visitation will be held 6-8 pm on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Wilson- Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Margie was born on December...

Jun 11, 2021

Funeral service for Michael Easton Soto, age 4, of Emory, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Point Church of Christ with Brother Richard Kellam officiating. Interment will follow at 4:30 pm at Friendship Cemetery with Bryce Holcomb, Joshua Morgan, Adrain Ramos and John Ramos serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jake Hooten, Andy Soto...