Dan Carlos Smith, 70, of Winnsboro
Dan Carlos Smith, age 70 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 at home. He was born on May 15th, 1947 in Tyler to Dan M. Smith and Delores (Morris) Smith, his parents preceded him in death as well as a step mother Naomi Smith. Dan Carlos was a United States Marine, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam and receiving the Bronze Star, he was a life member of the VFW. Mr. Smith was proud to be an Electrical Lineman, having worked in several areas of Texas, including, Longview, Mount Pleasant and Winnsboro, he retired...
read moreOleta Faye Turner “Aunt Faye”, age 104
Oleta Faye Turner (Aunt Faye), 104 years young, living in Flower Mound, TX, died quietly in her sleep at about 6:30 pm on September 26, 2017. She was born April 6, 1913, in Daphne, Texas, near Mt. Vernon to Larkin and Pearl Glover. The doctor did not think Oleta could possibly live. She was just too small. Her grandmother, Nan (Benton) Strohman put the tiny baby girl in a shoebox and placed her on the open front door of the kitchen stove. For the next three weeks, Nan kept Oleta Faye warm by placing one stick of wood at a time in the stove....
read moreMary Neal Whisenant, 89, of Pickton
Mary Neal Whisenant, age 89 of Pickton, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 in Pickton. She was born on May 24th, 1928 in Lindsay, Ok., to Jim and Loda Bell Wilson. She was a Beauty Operator for many years as well as a Dairy Farmer, she was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Pickton. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husbands James Courson and Bud Whisenant, Son-Michael Dwight Courson, Brothers-Eddie Wilson and Reece Wilson, Sister-Mary Jo Loyd. She is survived by, Son-Johnny Mack Courson and wife Rose...
read moreDakota Shane Humphries, 21, of Sulphur Springs
Funeral service for Dakota Shane Humphries, age 21, of Sulphur Springs, have been scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Kerry Roy officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Javier Maceda, Zeke Palacios, Justin Humphries, Kami Wilton, Ian Wilton and John Humphries. Visitation is scheduled for 2 hours prior to the service. Dakota Humphries passed away on September 25, 2017 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. Dakota was born in Dallas on April 23, 1996, the son of John Michael...
read moreJames ” JD” Buchanan
James Derle Buchanan was undoubtedly the most loved man in Cumby, Texas. His heart was so full of love for his family, God, and anyone that he ever met. He loved to tell stories about his life and lessons he learned along the way to anyone that would listen. Known to many as JD, James passed away at the tender age of 75 in Greenville on September 23, 2017. He was surrounded by family and friends as he was released from his pain. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda (Powell); his children Donna Eoff of Mesquite, Brenna Hazelip and...
read moreBobbie Young Griffith of Winnsboro
Bobbie Griffith, age 86 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on February 18th, 1931 in Winnsboro to Howard Young and Teddie (Turner)Young. She was raised in Winnsboro, played basketball at Winnsboro High in 1946-48 and loved being a Red Raider. She was very creative and crafty and always had a painting, knitting or sewing project in the works. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed mysteries and John Wayne movies. Later in life she enjoyed trail riding and country dancing. While at Whispering...
read moreFrank R. Bell
Graveside services for Frank R. Bell, age 75, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Rev. C. J. Duffy officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Pallbearers will be Mike Phillips, Don Bell, Butch Adams, Craig Seymore, Paul Lee Loyd, Jerry Ray Moss, Talley Bell and Lex Cunningham. Mr. Bell passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at Carriage House Manor. He was born on August 22, 1942 in Henrico County, Virginia, the son of Joe Warren Bell and Nara Fina...
read moreEugene Earl Barnes, Jr.
Earl Eugene Barnes, Jr., age 75, of Emory, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at The Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. Mr. Barnes’ memorial service is scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2017, at 4:00 PM at Believers’ Baptist Church, with Dr. Jason Rolen and Bro. Dwight Smith officiating. Cremation under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Barnes was born on April 14, 1942, in Dallas, to Earl Eugene and Christine Love Barnes. He married Barbara Faye Rogers in New Orleans, LA, on July 25, 1963. He proudly served...
read moreArthur F. Deiterich, Jr.
A private service for Arthur F. Dieterich, Jr., age 90, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at a later date. Mr. Dieterich passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at his residence in Sulphur Springs. Arrangements under the direction of Tapp Funeral Home
read moreCelo Dean Ferguson
Celo Dean Ferguson, age 89, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bruce Stinson officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with the Hopkins County Military Coalition conducting military honors. Michael Ferguson, James Wilson, Aaron Wilson, Mason Wilson, Ryan Ferguson and Dennis Ferguson will be serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Hayden Wilson and Brendan Godwin. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at West...
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