Obituaries

May 18, 2023

Enoch Lowell Virdell of Bonham Tx. went to be with the Lord early Thursday morning May 18, 2023. Lowell was born on July 9th ,1947 in Odessa Tx. Lowell spent most of his life in Midland Tx, where he served the Lord, raised his family and lived for over 50 years.

Lowell was predeceased by his mother,...

May 14, 2023

Colton Chad Hamilton passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2023. The only thing that brings great comfort during this time is knowing that Colton was on the lake doing exactly what he loved - fishing with friends.

Colton Chad Hamilton was born on December 30, 1994 to Philip Hamilton and Cynthia Booth in Denison, Texas. Colton was...

May 13, 2023

Donald Wayne Phillips went to live with Jesus on May 13, 2023.

Don was born on February 9, 1939 in Dodd City, Texas to parents Pearl Hopkins and Harless Phillips. He graduated from Bonham High School in 1958 and went on to marry his high school sweetheart Pam Ware on July 22, 1960. Hard work and determination...

May 6, 2023

Jodene Tackett passed away on May 6, 2023, one day after her husband Luther Mac Tackett was ushered into Heaven.

Jodene was born on July 6, 1939 to parents Albert and Bertha Jamison in Corsicana, Texas. Jodene graduated from Corsicana High School and went on to have a thriving career in the insurance industry. She married Mac...

May 5, 2023

Luther Mac Tackett entered the presence of Jesus on May 5, 2023.

Mac was born on April 18, 1936 in Palmer, Texas to parents Martin Luther and Clara Gentry Tackett. In 1949 the Tackett family moved from Palmer to Ennis, and that is where Mac attended school. In 1954 Mac decided to serve this great country and...

Apr 24, 2023

Funeral services for Donna Lou Altom Miller, 81, of the Cotton Center Community of Fannin County, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 28, 2023 in Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kevin Towery will officiate. Burial will follow in Moores Chapel Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday night...

Apr 24, 2023

Jimmy Noel James, 77, passed away on April 24, 2023, in Sherman, Texas due to cardiac arrest.

Jimmy Noel James was born on June 28, 1945, in Paris, Texas, to Emmit James and Ruby Parmley. Jimmy was a proud veteran having served his country in the United...

Apr 20, 2023

A private Graveside Service for Glen Pearson, age 68, of Bonham, Texas will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Willow Wild Cemetery under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Glen passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center Richardson.

Glen Wilson Pearson was born October 1, 1954 in Bonham, Texas....

Apr 17, 2023

Howard Ray Zindars passed away on April 17, 2023 at the Wesley House Assisted Living in Bonham, Texas.

Howard was born on December 21, 1929 in Decatur, Illinois to Howard Russell Zindars and Lola Ray Fitzwater Zindars. He grew up on a farm northwest of Sadorus until he was 18 years of age. Howard graduated from Sadorus...

Apr 16, 2023

Grace Margaret Bauer Tucker, 99, of Bonham, Texas passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the Seven Oaks Nursing Home in Bonham, Texas. The family will receive friends at the Wise Funeral Home Chapel from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Pastor Lisa Reece will officiate. A private family burial will follow...

Apr 14, 2023

Mr. Jim Ed Massey, age 76, of Bonham peacefully passed into our Father's hands on April 14, 2023, in Bonham, Texas.  Jim was born in a small country house on March 25, 1947, in Murphy, Texas, to the late Randolph Lee Massey and Lillie Mae Williford Massey. Jim was the last of three children, two sons and one daughter...

Apr 10, 2023

Jan Kueckelhan Gibbs, 84, of Ivanhoe, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2023 at the Stone Brook Assisted Living in Denison, Texas.  The family will receive friends at the Wise Funeral Home Chapel from 10:00 AM until service time and the funeral will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 14, 2023, in the Wise Funeral Home Chapel.  Bro....

Apr 2, 2023

Jack was welcomed by his heavenly family on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023, while receiving excellent care at the Clyde W. Cosper Veteran's Home. He began his life's journey on February 6, 1933, in St Joseph, MO., the eldest son of Fred and Alberta (Richey) Black. Pastor Dana Coker will preside over funeral services that will be held Saturday,...

Mar 31, 2023

Dr. Larry Wright Lawrence went to his heavenly home on Friday, March 31, 2023 at his home in Bonham.  Dr. Lawrence was born in Macon, Texas on September 7, 1938, to Hollie and Gladys Lawrence.  Living in the country, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and working around the family farm.

Dr. Lawrence went to school in Mt. Vernon,...

Mar 31, 2023

Graveside services for Mrs. Geniece Bryant Robbins, age 86, of Bonham, Texas, will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the New Hope Cemetery off of FM 372, south of Highway 82, Mountain Springs Community in Cooke County, Texas. Bro. David Whittington will officiate.  The family and friends are invited to a viewing at graveside...

Mar 24, 2023

Our beloved Mary Frances Walters went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2023.

Mary was born to George and Frances Anderson on Friday, April 13, 1941 weighing 13lbs and 13oz in Roxton, Texas. Mary was born into humbled beginnings sharing her childhood memories of living in a two room cabin with no bathroom....

Mar 23, 2023

Jeri Lowell Wilkins passed away on March 23, 2023. Jeri was born in Corinth Mississippi, on December 16, 1953 to Luther and Ethel V. (Lentz) Wilkins. He lived in Chicago, Illinois for 12 years before moving back to Mississippi. Jeri finished the 11th grade at Alcorn Central, in the Farmington Community and went on to obtain his GED in 1974. ...

Mar 22, 2023

Jane Grice Hodge passed away on March 22, 2023 in Bonham, Texas.

Jane was born in Wood County Texas on February 8, 1935 at her grandmother's home to father Clovis Kyle Grice and mother Lorene Turner Grice. Jane moved to Bonham as a young child with her family, and graduated Bonham High School...

Mar 20, 2023

Franklin "Cordell" Foreman, age 79, of Telephone, Texas entered his eternal home on March 20, 2023 after a battle with cancer.

He was born November 22, 1943 in Honey Grove, Texas to Charles E and Sarah Kathryn (Holmes) Foreman. Cordell was a graduate from North Fannin High School in Ivanhoe, Texas in 1962. He married Carolyn Whisenhunt...

Mar 17, 2023

Donald Bruce Titsworth passed away on March 17, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

He was born on July 26, 1968 to parents Donald and Carol Titsworth in Bonham, Texas. He graduated from Bonham High in 1986 and proudly joined the United States Airforce. Bruce enjoyed Gaither Vocal Band concerts, playing the piano, drums, and singing harmony. He was...