Obituary Listing

Jan 23, 2024

Jimmie Alan Owens, 70, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1954, in Dallas, Texas. Jimmie was a loving, selfless, and gentle man who touched the lives of those around him.

Jimmie is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Cober Owens, his son James...

Jan 20, 2024

Vincent Ames Bateman, 51, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on January 20, 2024. He was born on January 21, 1972, in Terrell, Texas, to the late Donny Lee and Donna Lee Bateman. Vincent, also known as Vince, will be remembered for his love of fishing, watching football, and his unwavering support for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He...

Jan 19, 2024

Ronnie Lynn Brown, 73, of Athens, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2024. He was born on January 27, 1950, in San Angelo, Texas. Ronnie was a self-employed truck driver based in Seagoville, Texas. He was known for his generosity, creativity, and friendly nature.

Ronnie is survived by his brother, Gary Don Brown, and his wife, Susan,...

Jan 10, 2024

Joyce Lafaye Oldfield, age 89, of Canton, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2024. She was born on November 14, 1934, to Robert and Louise Ditto Dodson. Joyce was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Joyce was a generous, kind, and selfless woman. She had a strong...

Jan 7, 2024

María Luisa Barrera, 82 de Wills Point, Texas, falleció el 7 de enero de 2024. Nació el 28 de julio de 1941 en Villaldama, Nuevo León México, de Romualdo López y Clemencia Sánchez López. María era una persona cariñosa, creativa y amigable a quien todos los que la conocieron la extrañarán profundamente.

A...

Jan 3, 2024

Daniel Garcia, of Terrell, Texas passed away at the age of 78 at his home on January 3, 2024.  He was born in Sabinas, Coahuila Mexico to the late Crispin DeLaRosa and Trinidad Maria Sifuntes. Daniel grew up in Acuna, Coahuila Mexico and later moved to the United States as a young man.  He became a citizen...

Dec 31, 2023

Bill "Billy Dean" Smith, 79, of Edgewood, Texas, passed away on December 31, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1944. Bill, as he was preferred to be called, was an adventurous and interesting individual who had a knack for handy work.

Bill was a self-employed master plumber, dedicating his career to his craft. He took pride...

Dec 24, 2023

Spencer Lloyd Yarbrough, 83, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2023. Born on May 11, 1940, in Center, Texas, to the late Eugene Yarbrough and Lucille Christopher. Spencer was known for his selfless nature, handy skills, and strong work ethic.

Spencer dedicated his career to heavy civil construction, working for...

Dec 24, 2023

Wesley Paul Mowles Jr., 68, of Grand Saline, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1955, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to the late Wesley Paul Mowles Sr. and Eula Mae Denker Mowles.

Wesley will be remembered as a kind-hearted and jovial individual, always ready with a helping...

Dec 20, 2023

Ona Fay Hatfield, 92, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2023. She was born on March 7, 1931, in Cooper, Texas, to the late Burl Clayton and Ona Cleo Jobe Clayton Carpenter.

Ona, also known as Fay, was a beloved member of her community. She owned and operated JR's Parkway...

Dec 19, 2023

Rory Don Blackwood, known to many as Don Blackwood, passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 72 in Wills Point, Texas. He was born on April 28, 1951, in Muleshoe, Texas. Don was a retired elevator consultant, having spent many years working for Otis Elevator company before continuing his employment at Lerch Bates in...

Dec 15, 2023

Marian Langford, age 82, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2023, in Wills Point. She was born on September 13, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas. Marian was a beloved member of the community and will be deeply missed by her many special and dear friends.

Marian was preceded in death by...

Dec 14, 2023

Carl Olin Wilson, 84, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2023. He was born on April 10, 1939, to Edna Frances Nesmith and Carl Jesse Wilson. Carl was a loving, friendly, generous, and funny man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Carl is survived by his...

Dec 13, 2023

Thelma J. Stallings, 78, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2023. She was born on July 14, 1945, in Edgewood, Texas. Thelma was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Thelma was a woman who loved life and embraced it with joy. She had a fun-loving spirit and a deep...

Dec 12, 2023

Lorriane Mae Goodwin, age 85, was born on January 6, 1938, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on December 12, 2023, in Wills Point, Texas.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her father John Walker Nielsen, mother Alice Nielsen, and her husband James Goodwin.  She is...

Dec 10, 2023

Luther Dwight Oakley, 90, of Wills Point, Texas, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2023. He was born on July 28, 1933, in Martins Mill, Texas, and lived a life dedicated to love, hard work, and family values.

Luther leaves behind a cherished legacy and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife,...

Dec 7, 2023

Arthur Eugene Hall, 69, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2023. Born on February 6, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, Arthur was a retired construction superintendent and a beloved member of the community.

Arthur was known for his generosity, selflessness, and his knack for handiwork.  He was always willing to lend...

Dec 7, 2023

Gordon Cleveland Wood, a beloved member of the Edgewood community, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, at the age of 96. Gordon was born on October 6, 1927, in Lamberton, Arkansas, as the seventh of eight children born to Julius Cleveland Wood and Pearl Ethel Nash Wood.

Gordon was known for his...

Dec 7, 2023

Michael Allen Foster, 76, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023. Born on August 30, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mike, as he was commonly known, was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

After graduating from Wills Point High School in the Class of 1965, Mike served in the...

Dec 6, 2023

Jody McPherson, 47, of Edgewood, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2023. He was born on August 10, 1976, in Dallas, Texas. Jody was a loving and selfless individual who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jody graduated from Edgewood High School in 1994 and went on to attend Southern...