Obituaries

Dec 2, 2023

Robert "Bob" Elva Foreman passed away on December 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and four legged companions.

Born on February 6, 1946 the son of Bob Elva Foreman Sr. and Evelyn "Toots" Foreman in Shelby, Ohio. Bob excelled in sports all throughout high school. He went on and joined the United States Army and proudly...

Nov 28, 2023

Donna McShell Smith entered Heaven on November 28, 2023 in Denison, TX.

She was born May 14, 1956 in Amarillo, TX to Richard Louis Elliott Sr. and Charlie Mae Pointer Elliott. Donna moved to Bonham, TX at the young age of twelve following the death of her mother, where she would reside until God called her home....

Nov 24, 2023

Ann Patricia Jones passed away peacefully at the age of 77, in Denison, TX.

Ann was born in Manchester, England on March 15, 1946 to parents, William and Margaret Cotton. Ann married James Jones on August, 7, 1997 and they lived in Ector, TX. Ann loved making crafts and watching Judge Judy. She was dearly loved by...

Nov 20, 2023

A memorial service for Jimmy Doyle Roberts will be held Saturday, December 2 at 2 pm at Wise Funeral Home Chapel.

Jimmy passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023 at his residence in Bonham, Texas. He was born on February 23, 1963 in Dallas, Texas to Freddy Roberts and Ernestine McCraw. Jimmy graduated from Dodd City before...

Nov 19, 2023

Bernice Marie Hodges passed away on November 19, 2023 in Frisco, TX.

She was born in Bonham, TX to parents, Vernon and Etta Sha Henegar on December 1, 1924. Bernice married the love of her life, Jack Hodges on August 9, 1947 and together they shared 68 years of marriage. Family was at the core of Bernice...

Nov 14, 2023

Mark Edward Bewley, age 67, of Waco, Texas, passed away on November 14, 2023, after succumbing to his battle against cancer.

Mark was born on February 11, 1956, to Johnnie and Annabel Bewley in Mineral Wells, Texas. After Mark graduated from Bonham High School in 1974, he went on to study Industry and Technology at East Texas...

Nov 11, 2023

Kathy Marie Pearson entered into the presence of Jesus on November 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born in McKinney, TX on August 11, 1953 to parents, Leon and Virginia Rutledge. Kathy married Danny Pearson on May 8, 1987 and they put roots down in Princeton, TX. Kathy was a very talented crafter, artist,...

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...