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Cassaundra Danette Sims

Cassaundra Danette Sims

Jul 10, 2023

Cassaundra Danette Sims, 54, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on July 10, 2023, in Tyler, Texas.

She was born in Dallas, Texas on October 24, 1968, to Danny McBride and the late Betty McBride

Cassaundra was raised in Wills Point and was of the Christian faith.  She enjoyed talking and visiting with her friends,...

Edward Gale Looney

Edward Gale Looney

Jul 9, 2023

Edward Gale Looney of Myrtle Springs, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday July 9, 2023.

Edward was born on March 9, 1943, in Chickasha, Oklahoma to the late James Guy Looney and Sybil Baughman Looney.

He was raised in Myrtle Springs, Texas where he attended Myrtle Springs schools through his...

Ronnie Ray Mcenturff

Ronnie Ray Mcenturff

Jul 9, 2023

Ronnie Ray McEnturff, 61, of Emory, Texas passed away on July 9th, 2023, in a tragic accident with his best friend, Alan Pound by his side. Even though he left this world unexpectedly, he went out doing exactly what he loved, touring the country showing cars.

He was born on January 17th, 1962, at Saint Paul Hospital...

Alan Thomas Pound

Alan Thomas Pound

Jul 9, 2023

Alan Thomas Pound, 62, of Emory, Texas passed away on July 9th, 2023, in a tragic accident with his best friend, Ronnie McEnturff by his side. Even though he left this world unexpectedly, he went out doing exactly what he loved, touring the country showing cars.

He was born on December 18, 1960,...

Donny Lee Groom

Donny Lee Groom

Jul 7, 2023

Donny Lee Groom, Jr., 62, of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on July 7, 2023 in Tyler, Texas.

He was born November 1, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to Donny Groom Sr. and Shirley Blaylock Williams.

Donny was raised in Dallas prior to moving to Gun Barrell City 40 years ago. He was a huge...

Weldon Fain Barker

Weldon Fain Barker

Jul 6, 2023

Weldon Fain Barker, 82, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on July 6, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Weldon was born on October 11, 1940 in Forman, Arkansas to the late William Thomas Barker and Cynthia Ann Cook Barker.

He was raised in Elkins, Arkansas where he attended and graduated from Elkins...

Florence E Creed

Florence E Creed

Jul 6, 2023

Florence E Creed, 78, of Wills Point, Texas went to be with the lord on Thursday July 6, 2023. She was born on September 19, 1944, in Fruitvale, Texas to Otis and Ernestine Rashell.

She was a resident of Wills Point for 78 years. Was of the Baptist faith and attended the Locust Grove Baptist Church.  She...

Frances Ann Bryant

Frances Ann Bryant

Jul 6, 2023

Frances Ann Bryant, 74, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on July 6, 2023.

Frances was born on August 8, 1948 in Gatesville, Texas to the late Carl Jackson and Waldine White.

She was raised in the panhandle of Texas and in New Mexico.  She attended House High School in House, New Mexico graduating with...

Julio Avendano

Julio Avendano

Jul 1, 2023

Julio Avendano, 76, of Dallas, Texas passed away on July 1, 2023.

Julio was born on October 4, 1946, in Ciudad-Juarez, Mexico to Roberto Avendano and Maria De La Luz Rooa.

Julio was a follower of Christ.  Prior to living in the Dallas area the past forty eight years he presided in El Paso, Texas....

Anita Wilson Boyd

Anita Wilson Boyd

Jun 30, 2023

Anita Wilson Boyd was peacefully called to her heavenly home on June 30, 2023, at the age of 88 in Crystal Beach, Texas.

Anita was born on May 18, 1935, in Wills Point, Texas to William and Carlie Tarver.  Her life was a testament to humility, gratitude, love, and respect.

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Robert Allen Gilmore

Robert Allen Gilmore

Jun 26, 2023

Robert Allen Gilmore, 65, of Athens, Texas passed away on June 26, 2023. Robert was born in Dallas, Texas on May 22, 1958 to the late James Clifford Gilmore and Ella Louise Pritchett. He was raised in Crandall, Texas.  He attended Crandall High School.  He was employed at Precision Machine in Athens. ...

Lori Ann Miller

Lori Ann Miller

Jun 24, 2023

Lori Ann Miller, 60, of Terrell, Texas passed away on June 24, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

Lori was born in Waco, Texas on February 14, 1963 to Hollis Edward Dockins and Nan Sue Shultz.

She was raised in Thalia and Dallas, Texas.  She attended North Mesquite High School and Eastfield...

Thomas Philip Velotti

Thomas Philip Velotti

Jun 22, 2023

Thomas ("Phil") Philip Velotti, 81, passed away on June 22, 2023, in Wills Point, Texas.  He was the oldest of four children, born on January 25, 1942, in Queens, New York.

Phil was a civil engineer for the County of Nassau for many years.  He was a hardworking and dedicated employee who earned the respect of his...

Mark David Chumley

Mark David Chumley

Jun 21, 2023

Mark David Chumley, 62, of Wills Point, Texas passed away June 21, 2023, in Denison, Texas.

Mark was born in Arlington, Texas on May 26, 1961, to the late Bobby Hugh Chumley Sr. and Willa Dean Olson

Mark enjoyed dirt track racing, working on his cars and dirt bikes, and working in his yard.  He...

Wesley Hall

Wesley Hall

Jun 19, 2023

Wesley Hall, 70, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on June 19, 2023 in Van, Texas.  He was born in Dallas, Texas on December 28, 1952 to Oscar Hall and Margeret Lightfoot.

Wesley grew up in Wills Point and attended Wills Point schools where he graduated with the class of 1972.  Wesley was of the Baptist faith...

Barbara Ann Furrh

Barbara Ann Furrh

Jun 13, 2023

Barbara Ann Furrh, 88, of Edgewood, Texas passed away on June 13, 2023 in Grand Saline, Texas.

Barbara was born on September 23, 1934 in Edgewood to A.V. Chaney and Grace Yarbrough.

Services will be held at a later date.

George C Davis, Jr.

George C Davis, Jr.

Jun 13, 2023

We are devastated to announce the unexpected passing of George Carlisle Davis Jr. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the age of 65. George was born December 21, 1957 in Union City, Tennessee to Dr. George Carlisle Davis Sr. and Alice D. Davis.

He obtained an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and was...

Brittany Dawn Sumberlin

Brittany Dawn Sumberlin

Jun 11, 2023

Brittany Dawn Sumberlin, 35 of Nevada, Texas passed away on Sunday June 11, 2023.  She was born in Dallas, Texas on November 2, 1987 to Kenneth and Shelly Sumberlin.

She was raised in Mesquite and graduated from North Mesquite High School in 2005.  She later married Joshua Bishop and moved to Nevada.  She was an amazing mom...

Ronnie Dwayne Banks

Ronnie Dwayne Banks

Jun 10, 2023

Ronnie Dwayne Banks, 54, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on June 10, 2023.  He was born in Los Angeles, California on July 29, 1968, to the late Leonard and Princess Coleen Banks. Ronnie enlisted in the United States Army.

Ronnie was raised in Ennis, Texas.  He moved to Prescott, Arizona where he married Cheryl Ann Waage...

Jeffrey Alan Bell

Jeffrey Alan Bell

Jun 9, 2023

Jeffrey Alan Bell, 58 of Wills Point, Texas went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2023, after a long-time battle of illness.  He was born on May 11, 1965, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Kenneth and Ruby Bell.

Jeff lived in Wills Point, Texas since 1974.  Worked at several places including Bell Computer shop, Wills...

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