Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...