Obituaries

Apr 13, 2024

Martha Ann Richards passed into the loving arms of her heavenly father on April 13, 2024. She went peacefully in the comfort of her home with her devoted family by her side. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Martha met the man of her dreams, Ernie Richards and they were married on...

Apr 1, 2024

Funeral services for Charles Gray Barnes Sr., 91, of Bonham, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 5, 2024 In Wise Funeral Home Chapel with visitation starting one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Brown Cemetery. Charles passed away on April 1, 2024 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison.

Charles was born October 4,...

Mar 25, 2024

Irene Brown Sisk was born November 10, 1927, in Hedley, Texas, to Nell Reavis Brown and Oscar Harmon Brown. She passed away peacefully in her home on March 25, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Irene grew up in Titus County and attended schools in Mount Vernon, Texas, before graduating from...

Mar 24, 2024

SPENCE, Betty Louise (Daniel), age 97, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2024, in McKinney, Texas. Betty was born on February 24, 1927, in Wilson, Oklahoma to the late Arie Noble & Eva Pearl (Rambo) Daniel. The eldest of five children, Betty grew up in Wilson, where she was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Wilson before graduating from...

Mar 21, 2024

Maurice Walker was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 21, 2024. The following day he would have celebrated 67 years of marriage with the love of his life, Lorene. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Maurice was born at home in Desert, TX on October...

Mar 14, 2024

Marinelle Woodson Hodnett passed away on March 14, 2024 in Bonham, TX.

Marinelle was born to parents, Raynell and Hazel Marie Woodson on July 21, 1937 in Bonham, TX. The family then moved to Dumas, TX and Marinelle worked on a ranch with her father Raynell for many decades. She was a cowgirl through and through. She...

Mar 14, 2024

David Craig Van Note passed away on March 14, 2024 at Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham Texas.

David was born on August 23, 1954 in Gainesville, Texas. He attended Gainesville Schools from the first grade. David enlisted into the Army and served in Vietnam and Germany. He is preceded in death by his...

Mar 8, 2024

On Friday, March 8th, with the love of her life by her side, Regeana Ann Tomlinson, age 75, went home to be with Jesus. Regeana was a loving wife, mother, nana, great-nana, sister, & friend. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Bonham on March 19, 2024 at 11am.

Regeana was born on...

Mar 5, 2024

James Michael (Hossy) Broiles passed away at Texoma Medical Center on March 5, 2024 with his family by his side.

He was born on August 26, 1949 in El Paso, TX to parents, James and Elizabeth Broiles. James was raised in Bonham, TX and graduated from Bonham High School. James joined the United States Army and proudly...

Mar 5, 2024

Eldon Wayne Castle, lovingly known as "Pop" passed away on May 3, 2024 surrounded by his family while admitted to Carrus Heath in Sherman, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

He was born on January 21, 1945 in Honey Grove, TX to Willie and Ruth Castle. Eldon was a Dodd City...

Mar 4, 2024

Don Hunter Cockerham entered the glorious gates of Heaven on March 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and craftsmanship that will be cherished by his family, all those who formed long and lasting friendships with him, and all who did business with him over the years.

Born on May 24, 1947, to William and...

Mar 2, 2024

Dorothy Jean Clark Barber passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on March 2, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Dorothy was born on October 9, 1929 to Fred and Rachel Clark in Bonham, TX. She married Noble Woodson Barber and together they had two sons, Billy...

Feb 22, 2024

Merlynn Roger Hetrick, known to family and friends as "Hank," was born on January 4, 1941, in Sanborn, Iowa, to Albert and Freida Hetrick. Hank peacefully passed away on February 22, 2024, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. His wife, son, two grandsons, and one granddaughter were at his side during his final moments.

Hank was...

Feb 18, 2024

Arrangements for Linda Kay Apple, age 70, of Bonham, Texas are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Linda passed away on February 18, 2024, lovingly surrounded by her family at her home in Bonham.

The life of Linda Apple was one of resilience, devotion and boundless love. Born in 1953 to Anna Watkins, Linda didn't have...

Feb 7, 2024

Ervin Leon Wood passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024 in Bonham, TX.

Ervin was born on August 26, 1949 to Irvin and Ruth Wood in Lexington, NE. Ervin will be fondly remembered for his hard work and dedication to his family. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. Ervin enjoyed traveling and sightseeing. Some of...

Feb 3, 2024

Calvin "Paw Paw" Wilson age 77, of Bonham, TX passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 3, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.

Calvin was born on March 1, 1946 to Fred and Beulah Wilson in Bonham, TX. To know Calvin was to love him. He will be fondly remembered for...

Jan 26, 2024

Patricia Sneed left this earthly home January 26, 2024. She was born June 2, 1948 to Wayne and Ola (Bowman) Clay. She married Lillard Marion Sneed March 10, 1967. They had two children, son Marvin and daughter Sherry. She was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents and husband, brothers Jimmy...

Jan 24, 2024

Bobby Clark Jones Passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024 at Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home.

Bobby was born May 7, 1946 to parents Verdon and Bernice Jones in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.  Bobby served in the United States Army and fought in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged and then went on to work for...

Jan 23, 2024

Graveside Services for Janyce Lee Crews Johnson., age 85, of Bonham will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 29th at Duplex Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.

Janyce passed away Tuesday, January 23,2024 at TMC Bonham Hospital. Janyce was born March 23, 1938, the daughter of William Walsi Crews and Jenny Nadine...

Jan 21, 2024

Sidney Baxter Hale Jr. age 82 of Bonham, TX made his final flight into Heaven on January 21, 2024. He passed away at Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home.

Sidney was the 2nd of nine born to Sidney Baxter Hale Sr. and Willie Belle Taylor Hale on April 8, 1941 in Mercedes, TX. Sidney attended schools in...