Obituaries
All Obituaries
Albert Hughie Strebeck
Jan 9, 2024
Funeral services for Albert Hughie Strebeck, age 88, will be held at Wilson Orwosky Funeral Home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will take place an hour prior at 12:00 P.M. Burial will take place at Turner Cemetery in Emory, Texas.
Albert Strebeck, a man whose life was defined by dedication, and love for his family, has...
Hazel Grubb
Jan 7, 2024
Mary Hazel Morrow Grubb, age 92, passed away on January 7, 2024, in Emory, TX. Her Service will be at Emory Baptist Church on Friday, January 12, at 2:00 performed by Dr. Richard Piles with a visitation the hour prior at 1:00.
Hazel was born on June 8, 1931, to John W. Morrow and Viola (Childers) Morrow. She graduated from...
Elvira Carreño
Dec 31, 2023
Elvira Carreño, a beloved homemaker and pillar of her family, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on December 31, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1961, in San Jose Agua Azul, GTO, Mexico. Elvira's love for family was unmatched, defining her as a devoted mother, and grandmother.Known to be the strongest woman many had ever...
Terrie Sawyer
Dec 14, 2023
A Celebration of Life service for Terrie "Grandma" Sawyer, age 65, will be held on December 17, 2023, at Lakeview Church located at 11020 FM 751, Quinlan, TX 75474. The service will begin at 5:00 PM and the family asks that everyone wear purple in honor of Terrie's extraordinary life.
Terrie Sawyer, a Godly woman whose radiant spirit illuminated the...
Barbara Heck
Dec 10, 2023
The family of Barbara Heck, age 78, of Emory, TX will have a memorial service to celebrate her life on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at County Line Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Darty officiating. Mrs. Heck passed away at her home on Sunday, December 10, 2023.
Barbara was born on August 16, 1945, in Norman, OK...
Stephen Shane Gowin
Dec 9, 2023
Graveside services for Shane Gowin, age 56, will be held at Dunbar Cemetery on December 20th at 2:15 P.M. with a visitation at Wilson Orwosky Funeral Home the same day from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Stephen Shane Gowin, born on January 26, 1967, in Mineola, TX, to Pryor and Kathryn Gowin, and he passed away on December 9, 2023, in...
Doug Jones
Dec 5, 2023
A celebration of life for Doug Jones, 70, will be held on December 11, 2023, at Wilson - Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory, TX at 10:00 A.M.
Doug Jones, a charismatic and adventurous soul who owned his own company buying and selling heavy equipment, passed away on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones in Point, TX. He...
Doug Morgan
Dec 4, 2023
Douglas Kay Morgan, 75, passed away at his residence, Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born November 22, 1948, to Ernest Morgan and Mary Adair. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jo Elaine Morgan. There will be no services at this time.
Sally Stuart
Nov 28, 2023
Funeral service will be held for Sally Stuart, age 101, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Woosley Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Stuart passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November...
Nathaniel Benson Munoz
Nov 26, 2023
Funeral Services for Nathaniel Munoz, of Emory, will be held on December 1st at 2:00 P.M. at Wilson Orwosky Funeral Home with Billy Robertson and David Light serving as pall bearers. There will be a visitation at 1:00 P.M. at the same location. Following the service, burial will take place at Turner Cemetery.
Nathaniel Benson Munoz, beloved son, brother, grandson,...
Kody Pounds
Nov 25, 2023
A funeral service for Kody Pounds, age 22, will take place on November 29, 2023, at 2:30 PM at the Wilson Orwosky Funeral Home. Following the service, there will be an interment ceremony at Smyrna Cemetery located on Co Rd 1308 in Emory, TX. A visitation service will be held on November 28, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM...
Ivory Joe "Bucky" Jackson
Nov 22, 2023
Ivory Joe "Bucky" Jackson, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on November 22, 2023, at Christus Hospital in Sulphur Springs. He was born on February 18, 1959, in Rains County, Emory, Texas to the proud parents Leon Jackson and Bettie Heard Jackson. His Service will be held Friday, November 24, 2023, starting with a visitation at 2:00 pm,...
Delores Davis
Nov 15, 2023
Funeral service for Delores Davis, age 57 of Point, Texas, will be held in Jamaica. Ms. Davis passed away on November 15, 2023, at Trinity Christus Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born in Westmoreland, Jamaica to Roland Davis and Elvera Pennycooke Davis.
Carl Panter
Oct 26, 2023
Graveside service for Carl Dane Panter, age 93 of Emory, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Pilgrims Rest #1 with the Masons serving as pall bearers. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Wilson Orwosky Chapel.
Carl Panter, a beloved member of the community, passed away on October...
Mary Lou Neal
Oct 24, 2023
Mary Lou Neal, known affectionately as Mary, peacefully passed away at Baylor Hospital in Dallas on October 24, 2023. She was born on July 8, 1944, in Dallas, Texas to her loving parents, John A. Gaston and Floy Gaston. Mary's journey through life was marked by the love of her husband, Troy C. Neal, an unwavering dedication to her...
Donald Gene Carmichael
Oct 18, 2023
Donald Gene Carmichael, 85, of Point, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2023. The funeralservice will be Monday, October 23, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Point at 10:00 A.M. with intermentat Lone Star Cemetery with Bro. Calvin Durham and Bro. Roy Beaird presiding. Visitation will beSunday, October 22, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
He was born on June...
Barbara Clifton
Oct 17, 2023
Services for Barbara Clifton, age 93 of Point, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M on October 20, 2023, at Wilson - Orwosky Funeral Home. The visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M at the same location. Following the service, Barbara will be laid to rest at Emory City Cemetery with Casey Cox, Chris Peters, David Traylor, Brennan Potts, Brad Potts...
Beverly Dee Clement
Oct 15, 2023
Beverly Dee Clement, 75, of Emory, TX, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Beverly was born in Baytown, TX on July 13, 1948. After attending Baytown Lee High School for 3 years, her family moved, and she graduated at Splendora High School. Bev attended University of Texas at Austin and relocated to San Francisco where...
Martha Kelley
Oct 12, 2023
Celebration of life for Martha Kelley, age 60 of Emory, Texas will be held on October 28, 2023 at Clifton Cemetery.
She was born on October 17, 1962, in Greenville, Texas to parents Harold Ray Smith and Annie Ely Lavana. Martha was a beloved member of the Rains ISD community for over 29 years. She was a remarkable woman who...
Thomas Duane Dill
Oct 9, 2023
Thomas Duane Dill, known to his loved ones as Tom, passed away on October 9th, 2023, in Greenville, Texas, at the age of 55. Tom was born on June 25th, 1968, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a hard worker who excelled in masonry work, taking pride in every task he undertook, no matter how big or small.Tom is survived by his...
