Obituary Listing

Sep 19, 2021

Audrey Lane Stinson, 46, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2021, in Tyler.

Audrey was born February 16, 1975, in Dallas, Texas, to Earle Goode and Shirley Jean McMillin Goode.  She married Kenneth Stinson on March 26, 1994.  Audrey had been employed by Wills Point Performing Arts and was currently employed by Wills Point...

Sep 17, 2021

Juan Mauricio Espinoza, III, 21 of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on September 17, 2021, at his residence.

Juan was born December 10, 1999, in Bryan, Ohio to Juan Mauricio Espinoza, Jr. and Cheryl Winkler Espinoza.  He was raised in Lake Dallas and later moved to the Canton area.  Juan graduated from Martins Mill High School in...

Sep 3, 2021

Brenda Marie Mize, 67, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2021, in McKinney, Texas.

Brenda was born on August 29, 1954, in Ashdown, Arkansas to the late Sol David Mize and Anna Marie Mize. She was raised in Mesquite, Texas. Brenda was of the Baptist faith. She married Tilman Lee Walker in the 80's.

Sep 3, 2021

Richard Maxwell Gilley, 73, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

Richard was born on January 26, 1948, in Dallas, Texas to the late Richard Durwood Gilley and Dorothy Gilley. Richard was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the Army from 1968 to...

Sep 3, 2021

Major Donald J Madden, Sr., USAF, Retired, 88, of Quinlan, Texas, passed away after his brave battle with kidney cancer on September 3, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

Don was born on September 16, 1932, in Hugoton, Kansas to the late Schuyler and Lola (Mayes) Madden. During the Depression and Dust Bowl, his...

Aug 31, 2021

Dorothymae "Dottie Mae" Groves, wife, mother, entrepreneur, author and award-winning quilter, moved to heaven August 31, 2021. Born November 29, 1940 in Pierceton, IN, Dorothymae clung to her favorite hymn's message, Great Is Thy Faithfulness , throughout her life. Her father, Noble Rouch, a teacher and bookbinder, and mother Dorothy, both graduates of Manchester College, raised her on a...

Aug 30, 2021

Jewelle Jackson, 90, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away Monday morning, August 30, 2021, in Mabank, Texas.

Jewelle was born October 17, 1930, in Edgewood, Texas to the late Aude M. McWilliams and Velma Valentine McWilliams.  She was raised in Edgewood, but lived most of her life in Wills Point.  Jewelle was married to Jesse T. Jackson...

Aug 26, 2021

William Marshall Doughty, 67, of Greenville, Texas, passed away August 26, 2021, in Greenville.

Willy was born August 4, 1954, in Fulton, Kentucky to the late Fred Dwayne Doughty and Rosetta Musser Doughty.  He was raised in New Concord, Kentucky.  Willy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He married Elizabeth Sherman and they were...

Aug 18, 2021

Charles Earl Creed, 87, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on August 18, 2021, in Tyler, Texas.

Charles was born November 17, 1933, in Wills Point, Texas to Charles Franklin Creed and Mary Lou Clark Creed.  He was raised in Wills Point and graduated from Wills Point High School in 1951.  On June 2, 1956, he married...

Aug 17, 2021

JoAnne Barton, 61, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on August 17, 2021, in Wills Point, Texas.

JoAnne was born May 28, 1960, in Mendoza, Argentina.  She was adopted as a young infant by Ned James Bertrand and Mary Bell LeBlanc Bertrand.  She was raised in Baytown, Texas.  On March 17, 1982, JoAnne married the love of...

Aug 11, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Sherman 64 of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at his residence.

Kenneth was born on August 6, 1957, in Dallas, Texas to the late Ronnie and Nelda Sherman. Kenneth was raised in Balch Springs and attended school at Mesquite High. He moved from Kaufman to Wills Point 20 years ago....

Aug 9, 2021

Laurel Douglas (Doug) Small, 85, of Wills Point, Texas went to be with his Lord on August 9, 2021, in Terrell, Texas.

Doug was born March 24, 1936, in Terrell, Texas to the late Laurel and Polly Small.  His family moved to Wills Point in his youth, and he graduated Wills Point High School in the class...

Aug 9, 2021

Edith Ann Valentine, 78, of Edgewood, Texas passed away on August 9, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones.

Edith was born on March 4, 1943, in Edgewood, Texas, to the late Floyd and Susan King. She spent all her life in the Edgewood community.  Edith graduated from Edgewood High School in the year of 1961. She married...

Aug 4, 2021

Paul David Martin, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on August 4, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.

Paul was born on August 3, 1956, in Wills Point, Texas, to the late Horace Vaughn Martin and Charlie Lou Martin. He married his wife Ginger Pittman on March 9, 1979. They moved to Wills Point from Rowlett in...

Aug 1, 2021

Jerry Ann Brown, 76, of Edgewood, Texas passed away on August 1, 2021, in Tyler, Texas.

Jerry was born on May 30, 1945, in Wills Point, Texas to the late Denton and Mary Foster.  She attended high school in Edgewood.  She married James Brown on August 17, 1961.  Together they spent most of their lives in Edgewood...

Jul 28, 2021

Jorge Alverto Rivas Avila, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the age of 52.

Jorge was born on December 24, 1968, to Refugio Rivas Flores and Maria Avila Mendez in Muzquiz, Mexico. He and his family moved to Wills Point from Terrell in 2010. Jorge was of the Catholic faith. He...

Jul 22, 2021

Mary Vesta Nealy Hawkins, of Greenville, Texas went to be with the Lord on Thursday July 22, 2021, in her home, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on September 3, 1937, to the late William and Bernice Nealy in Kaufman County. Mary graduated Terrell High School in 1956 then went to A&M Commerce where she received...

Jul 20, 2021

Lance Sterling Hipp, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the age of 39.

Lance was born on November 22, 1981, to David Julian and Sonya Rene Hipp in Dallas, Texas. He spent all of his life in Wills Point. Lance was of the Baptist faith and attended Trinity Baptist Church. He...

Jul 19, 2021

Blake Coleman Money of Wills Point, Texas passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones at his home at the age of 56.

Blake was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on December 31, 1964, to the late Ben and Linda Money. He was a graduate of Mesquite High School in the year of...

Jul 17, 2021

Chad Devin Rowe of Wills Point, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the age of 55.

Chad was born in Paris, Texas on March 24, 1966, to James Rowe and Carol Conditt. He was raised in Wills Point most of his life and of the Christian faith. Chad enjoyed fishing and loud music.