Obituaries

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...

Aug 30, 2023

Obituary Pending.

Aug 27, 2023

Chester Lee Pickens age 86 of Leonard, TX passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home.

Chester was born on May 24, 1937 in Bonham, TX. His sister Nadine fondly recalled Chester teaching her how to count and her ABC'S as a young child. Chester was a wonderful brother and friend to all that knew...

Aug 23, 2023

On Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 Lawrence Edward Jones Jr., age 76, passed away in Fannin County.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born January 26th, 1947 to Lawrence Edward Jones Sr. and Lois Lear Jones in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Diane Dunn Jones. They were...

Aug 17, 2023

John Owen Ryman Jr. passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2023 in Bonham, TX.

John was born on October 18, 1955 to John and Ruth Ryman in Laurel Run, PA. John was a man dedicated to this country. He served in the United States Army for 17 years. During that time he and his family traveled the...

Aug 14, 2023

James "Jack" Jackson Sidebottom passed away at his home on August 14, 2023 in Bonham, TX.

Jack was born to Mary M. Sidebottom (nee Jackson) and William M. Sidebottom III on January 28, 1950 in Nashville, TN. Jack was a man who loved quietly, tenaciously, and loyally. He was a man with quick wit and a dry...

Aug 12, 2023

Jackie Virginia Lindsey, 72, of Dodd City joined her heavenly Father on August 12, 2023.

Jackie was born on July 18, 1951 to Joe and Evelyn Wilcox in McKinney, Texas. Jackie graduated from Bonham High School in 1971. Jackie married Jerry Lindsey on October 27, 1973. She worked at Schlumburger for 20 plus years and retired from...

Aug 7, 2023

James Gregory "Greg" Moore died peacefully on August 7, 2023 at Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans' Home in Bonham, TX. Greg was a follower of Jesus Christ and is now in the presence of his faithful Savior.

Born to James Reid and Norma Nadine Moore on August 2, 1947 in Henderson KY, Greg quickly found gifts in ...

Aug 7, 2023

Florence Ann Call, 88 of Bonham, Texas passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Ann was born on June 17, 1935 in Bailey, Texas to Clarence and Jewel Rogers. She married Joe Call on April 23, 1955 and they lived in Leonard for a few years before moving to Bonham for the remainder of their lives. She...

Aug 5, 2023

Waunnetta Jo Keene Walling was born December 19th ,1934 in Galveston, Texas to parents Arthur Roy Keene of Ivanhoe, TX and Audrey Mae Morrison Keene of Lasmasco, TX.

Mr. Keene was an industrial arts teacher at Ball High school. In 1939 they moved to Sherman, TX where he continued to teach industrial arts. In 1953 Waunnetta graduated...

Aug 5, 2023

Peggy Jane Smith passed away on August 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Peggy was born to James and Dovie Thomison on December 7, 1941 in Dodd City, Texas. Peggy was one of seven children. She went to Dodd City High School and from a young age had a love for animals. After living in Dodd...

Aug 4, 2023

Floyd Len Robertson was lovingly referred to as Len all his life.

Residing in Telephone Texas most of his life, he never ventured far from home. Len was born March 9, 1959, in Bonham Texas to Floyd and Wanda DePriest Robertson. He was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and went home on August 4, 2023, at the...

Aug 1, 2023

Lois Marie Horton Maxwell was born on January 6th, 1927, at home, to parents Fletcher and Sally Horton of Lannius, TX. Lois was the youngest of twelve brothers and sisters. She passed away on August 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She spent her young life working on the family farm in Lannius,...

Jul 31, 2023

Cole Marion Clifton passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 31, 2023.

Cole was born to parents Walter and Dana Clifton on January 16, 1972 in Dallas, Texas. The family moved to Bonham, Texas when Cole was at the tender age of 4. Small town was at the heart of Cole....