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William "Ken" Kenneth Roberts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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