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Valgene Ray Abbott
Jun 25, 2026
Valgene Ray Abbott, known to family and friends as Gene or Papaw, passed away on June 25, 2026, at the age of 84.Gene was born on January 13, 1942, in Peniel, Texas and lived a life marked by steady work, devotion to family, and a gift for bringing joy to those around him. He spent much of his working life...
Raul Bargas
Jun 24, 2026
Raul Bargas, who was born on July 4, 1963, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and died on June 24, 2026. He lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and devotion to family. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.
He carried himself with humility, kindness, and a steady strength that others came to rely on. He...
Charlene Stauber
Jun 16, 2026
Charlene Stauber was born September 13, 1933, in Joy, Arkansas, to parents Thomas and Martha Smith. She graduated from Searcy High School in 1952. Arrangements are under the loving care of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.
Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Stauber; son, Patrick Stauber; granddaughter, baby Faith Stauber; mother, Martha Smith; father, Thomas Escar Smith; brother,...
Clifford Douglas Hart III
Jun 14, 2026
Clifford Douglas Hart III, who was born on January 1, 1943, in Fort Worth, Texas, and died on June 14, 2026, at Clyde Cosper State Veterans Home, is remembered as a loving and adventurous man whose life was marked by skill, humor, and a deep devotion to the people and passions he held dear.
Born and raised in Fort Worth, Mr....
Larry Don McFarlin
Jun 12, 2026
Larry Don McFarlin, known to many as Coach Mac, passed away on June 12, 2026, at his home after a valiant fight against colon cancer. He was born on December 5, 1958, in Bonham, Texas, to Jack and Juanita McFarlin, and throughout his life he remained deeply connected to the community and the values that shaped him from the beginning....
Sharon L Russell
Jun 9, 2026
Sharon L. Russell, born on September 12, 1943, and passed away on June 9, 2026, to Ruth and Charles Jenkins. Sharon was a loving, gentle, and kind woman whose life was marked by devotion to her family, quiet strength, and a deep and steady spirit of care for those around her. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral...
Derral A Tibbets
May 26, 2026
Derral A. Tibbets, 91, of Telephone, Texas, passed away on May 26, 2026, in Bonham, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength that touched everyone who knew him.He was born on November 6, 1934, in Blue Eye, Missouri, and carried the values of his upbringing throughout his life. Derral was a man of steady character, known for his gentle...
Judy Anne Baker
May 25, 2026
Judy Anne Baker passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 25, 2026, at Medical City Dallas after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.
Judy was born on August 4, 1961, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Betty Jo and John Raymond Campbell at a U.S. Naval Hospital. When she...
Pamela Jean Thomason
May 24, 2026
Pamela Jean Thomason was born in Dallas, Texas, and passed away at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.
Pamela was a graduate of Ector High School, Class of 1987, and carried the pride of that accomplishment throughout her life. She valued hard work, loyalty, and the simple joys of...
Kenneth Wright Hampton
May 5, 2026
Kenneth Wright Hampton, born on September 13, 1941, in Aubrey, Texas, passed away on May 5, 2026, in Trenton, Texas. He was a quiet, thoughtful man whose life reflected hard work, steady character, and a deep appreciation for the simple and meaningful things in life.
From an early age Kenneth learned the value of responsibility and perseverance at an early age....
Fred Wright
May 4, 2026
Fred Wright, born on June 22, 1943, in Boswell Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in Denison on May 4, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by faith, devotion, and a strong and steady spirit. Fred lived a life shaped by hard work and dedication. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.
He was the kind of man who...
Salena Andrea Baker
Apr 29, 2026
With profound sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Salena Andrea Baker, a cherished soul whose radiant spirit left her mark upon all fortunate enough to know her. Born on November 2, 1988, Salena departed from this life unexpectedly on April 29, 2026, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home,...
Ervin Leon Coonrod
Apr 18, 2026
Ervin Leon Coonrod passed away on April 18, 2026 at Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home in Bonham, TX. Services are under the care of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham. Ervin was born on March 31, 1934 in Fannin County. He was a life long resident of Bonham with family at the center of his life.
Ervin joined the United States...
Tamie Lee Latham
Apr 14, 2026
Tamie Lee Latham, a loving and generous woman whose life was defined by service, family, and a steady spirit of kindness, was born on April 3, 1968, in Waterloo, Iowa, and passed away on April 14, 2026, in Bonham, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.Tamie lived a life that left a lasting impression...
Patrick Dewayne Stauber
Apr 13, 2026
Patrick Dewayne Stauber, passed away on April 13, 2026, in Bonham, Texas, at the age of 58 with his wife Patsy by his side. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.He was born on September 4, 1967, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Pat and Charlene Stauber and from the beginning he carried the spirited, funny, and analytical...
Otis "Lee" Ivins Jr.
Mar 28, 2026
Otis Lee Ivins Jr. 62 of Bonham, TX passed away on March 28, 2026 in McKinney, TX with the love of his life Rhonda by his side. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home Bonham, TX.
Lee was born on January 23, 1964 in Fort Worth TX, to Rosemary and Otis Ivins Sr. He graduated from Turner High School...
Walter Stanley Pitts
Mar 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Stanley Pitts Sr., our beloved friend. Walter’s life was filled with kindness, compassion, and a deep commitment to those around him. He was born August 10, 1952, at Charity hospital in New Orleans and passed March 27, 2026 in Denison Texas. He touched many lives with warmth as...
Carole Aliece Davis
Mar 20, 2026
Carole Aliece Davis, also known as sister to her family, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 18, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Bill and Mildred Graves. Arrangements are under the loving care of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.Carole's passions painted the portrait of a life rich in love...
Randall Wayne Pack
Mar 15, 2026
Randall Wayne Pack, known to most as Randy—sometimes simply “R” or “RP”—of Wolfe City, Texas, passed away at his home on March 15, 2026, at the age of 64 after metastatic prostate cancer, choosing comfort care over aggressive treatment. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.
Randy was born in Dallas, Texas, and attended Wolfe City Independent...
Patricia McElhannon Liddell
Mar 15, 2026
Patricia McElhannon Liddell went to be with her Lord on March 15, 2026, at the age of 96. Pat was born in the Village of Perry, Wyoming County, New York on December 16, 1929, to Thayer Ethelbert Doubleday and Marion Elizabeth Main Doubleday.
She graduated from Bliss High School in New York in 1946. A few years later, she and her...
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