Emily Wroten
Emily Wroten, age 78, of Fort Worth, TX passed away at Colonial Lodge Tender Care in Greenville, TX on Thursday, April 11, 2024. A family-led Memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Worth, TX at a later date. Emily Stallard Wroten was born on July 30, 1945, in Fort Worth, TX to Dalton Hale (Doc) and Geraldine Maxwell (Jerry) Stallard. Emily was a devoted school teacher and loved her work. She retired from Aledo ISD after 26 years in education. She continued to substitute teach until August, 2022. Emily was a...
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Funeral Service for Wayne Kenneth Wisdom, age 92 of Weaver, TX will be at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024 with Pastor Keith Chastian officiating and Trevor Partin, Cody “Hot Rod” Hooten, Rusty Garmon, Dennis Wisdom, Jr., Dylan “Pickle” Wisdom, Christopher “Big Boy” Jones, Buddy, JJ Wisdom, and Matthew Wisdom serving as pallbearers and Chris Jones, Dennis Wisdom, Sr., Rodney Wisdom, James Wisdom, Ben Partin, William “Cowboy” Jones, Jay Partin, Jeff Nelms Dustin Wisdom, Chris Pryor and Justin Wisdom serving as honorary pallbearers. There...
read moreGrant Bailey
Graveside service for Grant Bailey, age 45, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Reilly Springs Cemetery, Reilly Springs, TX. Pallbearers will include Jud White, Ty McKeever, Jonathan Farris, Kaleb Wallace, Austin Duncan, and Kerry Bailey, with Gage Bailey and Kaden Bailey serving as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Bailey passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Grant Hamilton Bailey was born on July 5, 1978, in Sulphur Springs, TX to Gary and Dana (Mewbourn) Bailey. He married Melissa Bailey in...
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Grant Bailey Graveside service for Grant Bailey, age 45, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Reilly Springs Cemetery, Reilly Springs, TX. Serving as pallbearers will include Kaden Bailey, Gage Bailey, Jud White, Ty McKeever, Jonathan Farris, Caleb Wallace, Austin Duncan, and Kerry Bailey. Mr. Bailey passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com
read moreDiane Snyder Ross
Mrs. Diane Snyder Ross, 80, of Sulphur Springs, TX, passed away April 10, 2024, in Sulphur Springs. She was born May 22, 1943, in Burbank, CA, to Glenn E. and Florence Elnora Skelton Snyder. Diane lived most of her life in Sulphur Springs. She loved oil painting, crocheting, reading, and all animals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn Snyder and M.R. (Rowe) and Florence Flemens; and brother, Robert Lee Snyder. Survivors include her two daughters, Terisa Ray and husband George of Sulphur Springs, TX, and Beverly Walker and husband...
read moreThurman Littlefield
Funeral Service for Thurman Littlefield will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Thurman Littlefield, 84, earned his heavenly wings Sunday, April 7 with his wife Patty by his side at Carriage House Manor. Thurman was born August 19, 1939 in Hopkins County to A.C. “Babe” Littlefield and Frauline Horne Littlefield. The family resided in the Peerless community for many...
read moreJames Lee Willhite
James Lee Willhite passed away in Mesquite, Texas on April 6, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born on July 24, 1931, in Leflore County, Mississippi. James was the second of nine children. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of seventeen and retired after a 22-year career in Communications where he served his last year in Vietnam. He then spent 15 years as an electrician at East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce). He also worked for 5 years at Sherwood Medical in Commerce before retiring. He married Alene Ward Willhite in May...
read moreRicky Lee McCarty
Ricky Lee McCarty, age 66, of Cooper, TX passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, TX on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. A family and friend led Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Ignite Ministries (formerly New Life Baptist Church), 628 FM 1528, Cooper, TX 75432. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Ricky was born in Commerce, TX on July 15, 1957 to Wabern Lee and Dorothy (Smith) McCarty. He was a talented house painter and handyman who took great pride in his...
read moreOpal Lee (Coleman) Penny
Opal Lee (Coleman) Penny spent her life in service to her family, friends, and thousands of patients during her career in healthcare. Serving others was the central theme of Opal’s nearly 95 years until her death April 3, 2024. She was born May 17, 1929, in Emory, Texas, to Robert S. and Cora Coleman. Opal graduated from Miller Grove High School in 1946 and immediately entered the healthcare field, working briefly as a school nurse in Sulphur Springs until moving to Dallas. During her high school years at Miller Grove, Opal was a standout...
read moreEdward Love Ardis
Edward Love Ardis was surrounded by friends when he went to be with his Lord on April 6th. Eddie was born on August 5, 1947 to Lewis and Thelma Ardis. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and then attended East Texas State University now Texas A & M at Commerce. He earned his BS degree. He worked for a brief time for Texas Instruments in Richardson, Texas Later he was an equal owner of All World Travel founded in 1971 in Richardson, Texas. Eddie earned his Eagle Scout badge and later was assistant scout master of a boy scout...
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