James Kennemer
James Kennemer, age 64 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, March 5th, 2016 in Winnsboro. He was born on July 20th, 1951 in Dallas to the late Alton Glen Kennemer and Mary Witt. He was a Truck Driver a Baptist, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Witt; sisters, Kathy Steele and Dorothy Simmons. He is survived by his father, Glen Kennemer and wife Guyla of Winnsboro; son Michael Kennemer of Beaumont; daughter, Christina Weems and husband Jim of Hoxie, KS.; brothers, Elburt Glenn Kennemer and wife...
read moreDelbert D. Brown
Graveside services for Delbert D. Brown, age 75 of Yantis, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Yantis Cemetery with Rev. C.J. Duffey and Rev. Craig Vance officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Allan Hague, Rick Hughes, Jordan Hughes, Colby Temples, Mark Coker and Brent Bigler. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Delbert passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He was born on April 14, 1940 in Winnsboro,...
read moreTommy Joe Sims
Funeral Services for Tommy Joe Sims of Garland, TX will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016 at White Rock Church of Christ, 9220 Ferguson Road Dallas, TX. Visitation is Friday, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the church. Mr. Sims is survived by his children: Danny Sims of Paris, Tonya Davis of DeSoto, Dwight Sims of Greenville, Donna Hilliard of Wylie, Paula Sims of Irving, and Patrick Sims of Arlington. Three brothers Robert White, Jr., Jimmy Lloyd White, Lynn White of Dallas, and one sister Paulette Nobles of Dallas. Heavenly Gates Funeral...
read moreKathy Ann Dickens
Graveside services for Kathy Ann Dickens will be held Friday, March 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Rev. B.J. Teer officiating. Kathy, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016. She was born the daughter of John Furman Wallace and Cella Marjorie (Henderson) Wallace on March 27, 1941 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She retired as a Quality Control Inspector at Lowe’s Distribution Center in Mt. Vernon and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include: one son, David Keith Harrison of Brazoria, TX; three...
read moreCharley “Buddy” Garner
Mr. Charley “Buddy” Garner, age 80 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016 in Tyler. He was born on January 29th, 1936 in Winnsboro to the late Burle Garner and Mamie Jane Voorheese Garner. He worked as a forklift operator for Allied Foods before retiring, he helped maintain Shady Grove Cemetery, and attended Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons, Robert and Rodney Garner; daughter, Kimberly Garner; and brother, Eugene Barber. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda...
read moreEverett Royal
Funeral Service for Mr. Everett Royal, 90, of Hugh Springs, Texas will be conducted Friday, March 4, 2016 at 2 p.m. at teh Rita Davis Funeral Chapel in Hugh Springs. Mr Royal was the brother of Mrs. Armie Wade of Sulphur Springs.
read moreWilliam Thomas “Tommy” Wade
Funeral service for William Thomas “Tommy” Wade, 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, 2016, at ETMC in Quitman. He was born at home in the Dunbar community, near Emory, on November 28, 1928, to Jesse James and Gussie Pauline Jones. He graduated from Emory...
read moreJoyce “Mack” Gilbert
Mr. Joyce “Mack” Gilbert, age 87 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 in Winnsboro. He was born on March 16th, 1928 in Franklin County to the late Lonnie Gilbert and Gladys Anderson Gilbert. Mack grew up in the New Hope area of Franklin County and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. He was an outstanding athlete and enjoyed telling stories about his days playing football for Coach Catfish Smith. He then played football for Tyler Junior College and became a professional player in the early days of...
read moreBobby J. Tidwell
Funeral service for Bobby J. Tidwell, age 81, of Point, will be held Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Lone Star Cemetery. Richard Kellam officiated. Mr. Tidwell died at his residence on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016. He was born in Point, Oct. 7, 1934, to Jesse Powell and O.B. Cason Tidwell. He served his country by serving in the U.S. Army. Bobby married Ida Ruth Horton in Dallas on Jan. 6, 1956. Survivors include: Wife: Ida Tidwell of Point Daughters: Rhonda Tidwell Levinson of Point; Regina Tidwell...
read moreJoe Blanks
Funeral services for Joe Blanks, age 61 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Jon Nesbitt officiating. Interment will follow in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Charles Marzek, James Doss, Edward Beaver, Harold Follis, Michael Blanks, Braden Blanks and Roger Follis serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Joe passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born...
read more