Obituaries
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Betty Frazier
Apr 9, 2016
Betty Lynn Frazier, age 83, of Emory, passed away on April 9, 2016, at home in the presence of her family. She was born Dec. 5, 1932, in Rockwall, to Jesse Marion and Floy Mae Dawson Thompson. She was born again into the family of God on July 12, 1946...when she accepted Christ as her Savior. She married James...
Paydon Coffman
Apr 9, 2016
Memorial service for Paydon Boyd Coffman, age 18, of Emory, will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 7:00 pm, at the Rains High School football field. Paydon died Saturday, April 9, 2016, in a vehicle accident in Rains County. Paydon was born April 29, 1997, in McKinney, to Michael Boyd and Susan Diane Bryant Coffman. He was a 2015...
Edward Neagle
Apr 8, 2016
Edward David Neagle, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. David was born August 20, 1953, in Waco, to Edward Clyde and Virginia Louise Bile Neagle. During his working career he worked driving a truck, as a "mobile home toter". In his younger years, his passion was for fast cars,...
Karen Mays
Mar 26, 2016
Karen Elaine Mays, age 61, was born in Greenville, on Jan. 15, 1955, to Orion Forrest and Edna Earl Hope Porter. She married Gary Steven Mays, in Bonham, on Aug. 5, 1978. Karen taught school at Rains ISD for some 33 years before retiring. She loved her family, and, spending time with her children and grandchildren. Educating children was...
Arnold Combs
Mar 25, 2016
Arnold Combs, age 70, of Emory, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, at his home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. Arnold was born on November 3, 1945, in Corsicana to Earl David and Ima Lee Hemby Combs. He was a self employed paint contractor most of his life. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Carolyn Dian...
Sandra Perdue
Mar 11, 2016
Sandra Irene Perdue, age 69, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at Senior Suite Care and Rehab in Emory. Sandra was born in California, on Dec. 15, 1946, to Durwood and Delores Nivens Crain. She married John Perdue , in Dallas, in 1977. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: Husband: John Perdue of Emory; Daughters: Wendy Gail...
Bobby Phillips
Mar 9, 2016
Bobby E. Phillips, age 80, of Emory, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs. Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2016, 2:00 PM, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is scheduled 1 hour prior to the service at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in IOOF Cemetery in Quinlan. Bro. Jimmy...
Harold Walker
Mar 5, 2016
Harold Ray Walker, age 81, of Emory, passed away Saturday evening, March 5, 2016, at his home. Funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2016, First Assembly of God Church in Emory, 11:00 AM, with visitation 1 hour prior to service at 10:00 AM. Bro. Montie Parker and Bro. Kelly Montgomery will officiate. Interment will be at 3:15...
Mary Hogue
Mar 5, 2016
Mary Murline Hogue, age 96, of Grand Saline, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. Funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 2:00 PM, at Smyrna Union Church. Visitation will be March 8, 2016, Tuesday evening 6-8 PM, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. Bro. Billy Smith officiating. Interment will...
William Wade
Feb 29, 2016
Funeral service for William Thomas Wade "Tommy", age 87, of Tyler, are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in the Dunbar Cemetery. Kent Mereness and George Filpansick will officiate. Tommy passed away Monday, February 29,...
Bobby Tidwell
Feb 29, 2016
Mr. Bobby Joe Tidwell, age 81, of Point, passed away in the early hours of Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Rains County, Oct. 7, 1934, to Jesse Powell and O.B. Cason Tidwell. He married Ida Ruth Horton in Dallas, on Jan. 6, 1956. Also, he served his country by serving in the U.S...
Hector Montoya
Feb 27, 2016
Hector Emanuel "Manuel" Montoya, age 22, of Emory, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov. 29, 1993, in Terrell, to Antioco Montoya and Claudia San Miguel. Manuel graduated from Rains High School with the Class of 2012. He was now attending college in Commerce. He also worked for James Gradick, with Team Engineering...
Jerry Northcutt
Feb 27, 2016
Mr. Jerry Dewayne Northcutt, age 53, of Point, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Point. He was born June 18, 1962, in Greenville to James Edgar and Zelma Louise Moss Northcutt. He worked with a house moving company, as a truck driver for many years. Jerry was a member of Freebridge Baptist Church. Survivors include: Son: James Kyle...
June Buchanan
Feb 24, 2016
A memorial service to celebrate the life of June McDaniel Buchanan will be held Monday, March 7, 2016, at 11:00 AM in the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. Ms. Buchanan, age 78, of Garland, formerly of Emory, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, in The Village at Richardson. Ms. Buchanan was born on June 15, 1937, in Emory,...
James Hill
Feb 20, 2016
Funeral service for James Earl Hill, age 76, of Emory, are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. Bro. Jerry Jackson, Jr. and Bro. Duane Jackson will officiate. Interment will follow in Emory City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, 6-8 PM, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. James...
Jean Mitchell
Feb 20, 2016
Cremation arrangements for Jean Mitchell, age 80, are under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory. Mrs. Mitchell died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Denison, at Texoma Medical Center. She was born June 28, 1935, in Emory, to James Lester and Myrtis Lura McLeroy Byram. She was a restaurant waitress most of her life. Survivors include: 2 Daughters:...
Carolyn Hill
Feb 18, 2016
Carolyn Sue Kellum Hill, age 75, Mayor of Emory, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016, at her home. Funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 21, 2016, at the Emory Baptist Church. Bro. Wayne Wolfe and Bro. Richard Pyles will officiate. Honorary pallbearers: Bob Sisk and Bobby Medders.Interment will follow at Emory City Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Frances Jones
Feb 18, 2016
Funeral service for Frances Pearl Haney Jones, age 92, of Emory, will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Pilgrims Rest #1 Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016, at the church from 6-8 PM. Bro. Billy Smith and Bro. David Hendricks will officiate. Wilson-Orwosky Funeral...
Allen Jefferson
Feb 13, 2016
Allen Wayne Jefferson, age 60, of Emory, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016, at his home. Funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, 11:00 AM, February 17, 2016, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. Interment will follow at Lynch Cemetery in East Tawakoni. Allen's sister Anita Conley will officiate. Allen was born on October 26, 1955, in Greenville,...
Ellen Williams
Feb 13, 2016
Funeral service for Ellen Delores Williams, age 69, of Lone Oak, will be held at First Baptist Church of Point 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 18, 2016. Interment will follow at Lone Star Cemetery in Point. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening 6-8 PM, at the church. Bro. Jay Sikes and Bro. Zachary Honzell will officiate. Ellen was born in...
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