Harry Edward Draude
Sep 26, 2023
Harry Edward Draude, Jr. of Wills Point, Texas passed away on September 26, 2023, in Tyler, Texas at the age of 85. Harry was born on May 31, 1938, in Columbia, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Anna King Draude.
He married the love of his life, Pearl Norene Draude in October of 1957.
Harry...
Ena Marisol Ruiz-Martinez
Sep 22, 2023
Ena M. Ruiz-Martinez, born on March 2, 1935, in Panama City, Republic of Panama, passed away on September 22, 2023, in Canton, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of the late Chong Siau and Agustina Quintanar and a cherished sister to her late siblings Elsa Siau, Mita Vigil, Ida Chen, Nelda Siau, and the surviving Dora Palmer...
Donna Fay Gilmore Haas
Sep 20, 2023
Donna Fay Gilmore, a woman of faith, courage, and love, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, in Wills Point, Texas. Born on August 18, 1972, in Cleveland, Mississippi, Donna's life was marked by her unwavering strength and the love she had for her family and friends.
Donna was the beloved wife of Joseph Gilmore III, and...
Mary Frances Mack
Sep 14, 2023
Mary Frances Mack, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023, in Wills Point, Texas. Born on November 16, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, Mary lived a life characterized by faith, thoughtfulness, and love.
Mary, known for her warm spirit and engaging conversations, was a beacon of positivity to all who knew her. Her radiant smile and infectious laughter...
Henry Ray Oneal
Sep 7, 2023
God granted Michael and Deanna an Angel by the name of Henry Ray Oneal on August 31, 2023. Although, their time with him was cut short, their hearts will forever be filled with joy and honor because they were able to be graced with his beautiful presence. Henry leaves behind his parents and two sisters, Charlotte and Olivia; Grandparents...
Jerry Wayne Hythecker
Sep 6, 2023
Jerry Wayne Hythecker, 82, of Wilmer, Texas passed away on September 6, 2023, in Wills Point, Texas.
Jerry was born in Kalispell, Montana on October 22, 1940, to Thompson R Naples and Darlene E Hythecker.
He was raised in Montana and moved to Wilmer in 1982. He served in...
Steven Bryan Sherwood
Sep 6, 2023
Steven Bryan Sherwood, 79, of Wills Point, Texas went to his heavenly home on September 6, 2023, in Tyler, Texas.
Steven was born in Myrtle Springs, Texas on July 06, 1944, to Cecil Wesley Sherwood and Sarah Alice Wood.
Steven was raised in Myrtle Springs where he established his...
Debbie Karen Petersen
Sep 2, 2023
Debbie Karen Harvey Petersen, 64, of Wills Point, Texas went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 02, 2023.
Karen was born on December 20, 1958, in Terrell, Texas to Hubert Ray Harvey and Fayetta Lee Hughes Harvey.
Karen was raised in Terrell, Texas, where she attended Terrell High...
Ethel Irene Sherwood
Aug 12, 2023
Ethel Irene Simpson was born on July 12, 1925, in Wills Point, Texas and was married October 3, 1941, to Sam Laveta Sherwood(deceased). She had nine children, Alton Sherwood, DaFamay Reese, Linda Travis, Raybon Sherwood, Dennis Sherwood, Dusty Sherwood, Robin Sherwood, Bobbie Jean Sanders, and James Sherwood.
She lived in the Van Zandt...
Tonya Boyd Land
Aug 12, 2023
Tonya Jean Boyd Land, 59, of Wills Point passed away on August 12, 2023.
Tonya was born on June 3, 1964, in Loraine, Texas to the late T.J. Boyd and Patsy Schafer.
Tonya was raised in Wills Point and attended Wills Point Schools, graduating with the class of 1982. After graduating from high school, Tonya...
Shirley Lou Hare
Aug 2, 2023
Shirley Lou Hare, 87, of Fruitvale, Texas
passed away on August 2, 2023.
Shirley was born on March 6, 1936, in Hawkins, Texas to
Ed Hillborn Gregston and Opal Lou Vinson.
She was employed with Fruitvale ISD as a School Bus...
Amanda Lea Payne
Jul 31, 2023
Amanda Lea Payne, 39, of Wills Point, Texas went to her heavenly home on July 31, 2023.
Amanda was born on October 8, 1983, in Dallas, Texas to John Douglas Payne and Karen Lea Shaw Payne.
She was raised in Wills Point and graduated from Wills Point High School...
Thomas Warren Coker
Jul 25, 2023
Thomas Warren Coker, 72, of Kaufman, Texas passed away on July 25, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.
Thomas was born on November 15, 1950, in Kaufman, Texas
to the late A.T. Coker Jr. and Mary Evelyn Tarpley.
He is preceded in death by his parents and...
William "Ken" Kenneth Roberts
Jul 25, 2023
William "Ken" Roberts, 78, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on July 25, 2023, in Terrell, Texas.
Ken was born in Dallas, Texas on December 14, 1944, to the late William Horace Roberts and Dorothy Elizabeth Webb Roberts.
He attended Sunset High School in Dallas and graduated in 1962....
Eddie Gene Barnes
Jul 25, 2023
Eddie Gene Barnes, 93, of Canton, Texas passed away on July 25, 2023, in DeSoto, Texas.
Eddie was born on December 1, 1929, in Blum, Texas to the late John Alex Barnes and Jessie Pearl Roper.
He grew up in Blum, Texas where he graduated from Blum High School...
Wayne Martin Cowan
Jul 23, 2023
Wayne Martin Cowan, 72, of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on July 23, 2023, in Wills Point, Texas.
Wayne was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 31, 1951, to the late Martin Cowan and Bertha Evelyn Cowen.
He grew up in Saginaw, Michigan where he attended Saginaw schools...
Travis Lee Brumit
Jul 20, 2023
Travis Lee Brumit, 32, of Greenville, Texas passed away on July 20, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.
Travis was born in Greenville, Texas on March 8, 1991, to Timmy Dwayne Brumit and Carolyn Lynn Tidwell.
He was raised in Wieland, Texas where he attended Lone Oak High school, graduating with...
Ben Arthur Cooter
Jul 19, 2023
Ben Arthur Cooter, age 66, of Canton, Texas, passed away on July 19, 2023, at Canton Oaks nursing facility. He was born in Salina, Kansas on September 19, 1956, to James R. and Barbara Cooter.
Ben was a faithful believer and attended the Methodist church. He was an avid gun collector and enjoyed trap shooting. He was...
Wanda Ruth Neill
Jul 16, 2023
Wanda Ruth Copeland Neill, age 90, formerly of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on July 16 at a Belton, Texas nursing facility. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 23, 1932 to Wayne Seaburn and Gladys Wanda Copeland.
Wanda and her family lived in several locations in Kansas and Missouri, finally settling down in Sulphur Springs,...
James Edward Aycock
Jul 11, 2023
James Edward Aycock, 83, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on July 11, 2023, in Henderson, Texas.
James was born in Dallas, Texas on July 26, 1939, to the late Curtis E Aycock and Estelle L. Jones. He was raised in Daingerfield prior to moving to Wills Point in 1975.
He was of the Baptist...
