Obituaries

Nov 10, 2023

William "Pete" Edward Harris passed on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the age of 86.

Pete was born to parents Loney and Fannie Harris on March 11, 1937 in Monkstown, TX. Pete will be forever known by his dedication and hard work. His career with General Motors spanned for 40 years before retiring. Pete was also a...

Nov 6, 2023

Patricia Ann Clifton peacefully passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023.

Patricia was an avid dance enthusiast, from line dancing to a good ballroom dance. She enjoyed karaoke, as well as yard or estate sales to further her collection of miniature shoes or anything to do with peacocks.  Patricia was a licensed Beautician until her retirement in...

Nov 5, 2023

Michael Wayne Ames passed away quietly on November 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure.

Michael was born November 22, 1949 to John Cecile "J.C." Ames, and Mary Ellen "Polly" Ames on November 22, 1949. He was a caring and compassionate man, which led him to his career path...

Nov 3, 2023

James Marshall Ware of Bonham, Texas passed away on November 3, 2023, at the age of 72.

James (Jim) was born on September 11, 1951, in Dallas, Texas to Marshall Denton Ware and Mary Violet (McLauchlan) Ware. James grew up in the Kessler Parkway area of the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas and was the oldest of...

Oct 24, 2023

Chinna Venkatappa Naidu Gurram, aged 81, was born on March 12, 1942, in AP, India to Rangaiah and Govindamma. He passed away on October 24, 2023, in Frisco, Texas.

Naidu found joy in traveling, watching cricket, farming, playing chess with his grandsons, going for short walks, and cherishing moments with his family. He was a beloved father,...

Oct 22, 2023

Mrs. Oretha Carol Waits Reasoner passed October 22, 2023. The arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Oretha was born in Gladewater, Texas on December 9th, 1940 to Harley Waits, and Genice Cunningham Waits. Some of Oretha's hobbies included a love for reading, taking care of her yard, but mostly being a caretaker...

Oct 19, 2023

On Thursday, October 19th, 2023 DiAne Kay Dunn Jones, age 72, passed away in Fannin County.

DiAne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born April 9th, 1951 to James Harold Dunn and Lottie Johnston Dunn in Dallas, TX. Diane was married to Lawrence Edward Jones Jr. for 52 years. They were married on October...

Oct 18, 2023

Louise Taylor Marriner 91 passed away Wednesday October 18, 2023 at TMC in Denison, TX . She was surrounded by her family; son David McDonough and wife Joan, grandson Douglas McDonough and wife Lindsay, granddaughter Paige McDonough Talhouni and husband Zaid along with Louise's three great grandsons Thomas, Bennett and Ethan Milo. Additional survivors include her sister Joyce Rogers(Aunt...

Oct 11, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, and friend Sharon Lynn Roberson passed away on October 11, 2023 in Denison, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.

Sharon was born to parents Leslie and Marjorie Ethredge on June 18, 1949 in Houston, TX. Sharon went on to join the United States Navy after high school. Her favorite hobbies...

Sep 29, 2023

Donald Ray Dodson SR (Donny) age 67 of Denison, TX was born in Bonham, TX to Ernest Harvey and Lucille (White) Dodson on November 20, 1955. He passed away on September 29, 2023 in Denison, TX.

Donny enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching his grandkids play sports, and spending time with his family.  Donny was a loving Father, Grandfather,...

Sep 27, 2023

Mittie Elizabeth Parker Winn passed away on September 27, 2023 in Plano, TX.

Mittie Elizabeth Parker was born October 16, 1932, to Ernest Newby Parker and Eula Leon Beauchamp Parker, in Ivanhoe Texas. She was raised in Ivanhoe and attended public school there. In 1947, after her father died, Leon moved she and MittieBeth to Bonham Tx...

Sep 24, 2023

William Kyle Black passed away on September 24, 2023 with his loving wife by his side.

William known as "Bill" was born to William Emzie Black and Bonnie Atrell Kyle on February 1, 1944. He was a native son, mentor, dog whisperer, and most notably a Marine. Bill served two tours in the Vietnam War and those...

Sep 19, 2023

In loving memory of our mother Emma Lee Robinson.  Emma passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on September 19, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Emma was born December 19th, 1926, to the union of John and Beatrice Everidge in Hugo Oklahoma.  They later moved to Bonham, Texas where Emma grew up. She attended Booker T. Washington School. She...

Sep 19, 2023

Mary Evelyn Tanner, 89, formerly of Bonham, TX died on September 19, 2023 in Fort Worth, TX with her daughter present. Evelyn moved from Bonham in 2017 to be with her daughter Clellie while beginning her battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Evelyn is survived by her four children, R. Dale Tanner (Carl) of Palm Springs, CA; Carol Maynard...

Sep 12, 2023

Jerry Don Stewart, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin, and friend passed away on September 12, 2023. He spent his life loving his family and always following the music.

Jerry is preceded in eternal life by his parents, Bertie and Claude Stewart, infant twin brothers, brothers, Floyd Stewart, Darrell Stewart, Roger Stewart, and many other loved...

Sep 12, 2023

Michael O'Shea Warren (1947-2023)

Michael O'Shea Warren, 77, of Ravenna, Texas, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 10, 2023.  The oldest of three brothers, Michael was born in Bonham, TX, on June 23, 1947 to Clifford Lee Warren and Clara Ruth Epley Warren.

As a teenager, Michael worked in the family's grocery store....

Sep 7, 2023

Clara Marie Murphy, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on September 7th, 2023. She was married to William Harmon "Buddy" Murphy Sr. in Durant Oklahoma on July 21st, 1956, and shared a marriage of almost 61 years before the passing of Buddy on March 15th, 2016.

Clara was born to Norman Howard Beste and Ruby...

Sep 2, 2023

On December 5, 1925, Bernice Dry Sneed was delivered by her father Homer Travis Dry in their home at Arvada, Texas and placed into the arms of her 19-year-old mother, Gracie Dry. As their second-born, she was raised like a twin to her slightly older sister, Beatrice.

In fact, Bernice spent every waking hour trying to be just like Beatrice—especially in...

Sep 1, 2023

Jessie Allen Gonzalez, 31, passed away with his family by his side on September 1, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.

He was born on December 27, 1991, to Juan Guterriez Gonzalez and Angela (Epperson) Gonzalez in Greenville, Texas. Known to many and loved by all, Jessie blessed hundreds of people throughout his short time here on this earth....

Aug 31, 2023

Rowland F. Welch, 64, of Bonham passed on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Rowland, the son of Richard and Nina Welch, was born on December 22, 1958 and was raised in Richardson, TX. Rowland had a long career as a Property Tax Consultant. In recent years Rowland found so much joy in attending his grandchildren's various activities, spending...