Obituaries

Mar 15, 2023

Marian Sue "Susie" Richard Patillo was born May 7, 1948 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Joseph Francis Richard and Betty Jean Ewton Richard.  She was the oldest of twelve children.  Susie was a graduate of Adams High School and received her RN degree from El Centro College in 1978.  She was a pediatric nurse for many years.  Susie...

Mar 6, 2023

Kelly Kemp went to his heavenly reward on March 6, 2023.

Born on September 30, 1958 in Tripoli, Libya, Kelly is survived by his wife, Lee Ann, his sons, Jared (wife Danielle) and Kellen (wife Lela), his parents, Roy and Joyce, his sister, Karen, and his six grandchildren, Alyssa, Jacey, Haden, Rylan, Liam, and Keegan. Kelly also...

Mar 6, 2023

At 102 and a half years old Heaven gained another angel; our precious mother and granny went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 6, 2023. Please join the family in honoring her life on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00 am with visitation 1 hour prior to service at Trinity Baptist Church, Bonham, TX....

Feb 28, 2023

Vivian Matlock Meek was born May 3, 1930.  She took her final, earthly breath February 28, 2023, at the age of 92 years, 9 months, and 25 days with her children by her side.  Psalm 55:6: "And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then I would fly away, and be at rest." The daughter of...

Feb 24, 2023

"For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling." 2 Corinthians 5:1-2

Zack Cookman (officially, Charles Calvin Cookman) born August 7,...

Feb 24, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Father, Grampy and PopPop, Darrel Lee Koll, age 89 of Bonham TX. He passed away on February 24, 2023, 2.5 months after falling and breaking his femur, at Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home in Bonham, TX.

Darrel was born on December 31, 1933 to Lawrence...

Feb 21, 2023

Elda Lou Main passed away on February 21, 2023 in McKinney, Texas.

Elda was born in the Dust Bowl on September 16, 1930 in Kansas. Her family ran a working family farm in a tiny town called Hugoton. She was ten years younger than her closest sibling. Elda had four brothers that were all smart and rowdy....

Feb 17, 2023

Jackie Evelina Littrell passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in Bonham, Texas.

Jackie was born January 1, 1941 in Marlow, Oklahoma to Cordie Reese Littrell, Sr. and Wilma (Lamb) Littrell.  At an early age, her family moved to Borger, Texas where she attended school.  Jackie lived in Lawton, Oklahoma for many years with her dear friends,...

Feb 16, 2023

William Richard "Bill" Glaser was born on August 31, 1940 in Puyallup, Washington. Bill was the son of Charlie Glaser and Hazel Winsor Glaser. He served in the Army and had his bachelor's degree in computer programming.  Bill's favorite past times included gambling at any casino, boating, spending time on the water, and roller skating. Bill maintained two homes,...

Feb 14, 2023

A private graveside service for Barbara Jo Hughes, 81, of Dodd City, was held at Willow Wild Cemetery, Bonham, Texas under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.  Her grandson, Chris Hughes, honored his "Memaw" as he officiated her service.  Barbara passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Barbara was born August 11, 1941 in...

Feb 12, 2023

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, in the Wise Funeral Home Chapel.

Father. Son. Brother. Handyman. Author. Manager. Mentor. Co-worker. Storyteller. Trivia master. Joker. Smoker. Drinker, and so much more. But above all else, Steve Standlee was a lover. If you didn't learn something from him then you weren't...

Feb 11, 2023

James Roger "Jimmy" Denison, age 57, of Leonard, Texas passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, peacefully while surrounded by his family, after fighting a long hard battle with cancer.

James Roger "Jimmy" Denison  was born October 10, 1965, the son of Leonard James Denison and Nancy Wauline Mcneely Denison. Jimmy loved his family, his favorite thing to...

Feb 6, 2023

Funeral services for Arlene Yeager age 73 of Bonham, Texas will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Bradford Chapel AME Church, Bonham, Texas under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.  She passed away on February 6, 2023.

Arlene was born to Miller and Roseline Branch on September 12, 1949 in Bonham, Texas. She was...

Feb 4, 2023

Julia Rebecca "Becky" Stevens , age 75, of Bonham, Texas passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 peacefully surrounded by her family at her home.

Julia Rebecca "Becky" Stevens  was born August 21, 1947, the daughter of Billy W. Clayton  and Virginia Ray Collins. Becky married the love of her life, Richard Stevens on June 18, 1965, in...

Jan 27, 2023

Graveside services for Mavis Lorene McKinney, age 92, of Pottsboro, Texas, formerly of Bonham, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Duplex Cemetery under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.  Pastor Lee Jackson will officiate.  The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home from noon till service time Saturday.  Mavis passed away Friday night,...

Jan 25, 2023

Larry Dale Winker of Bonham, Texas passed away on January 25, 2023.

Larry was born on August 29, 1939 in Bonham, Texas to Henry "Buck" and Lucetta "Babe" Winkler. He was a man of many talents. In his spare time you would find him hunting, fishing, welding and woodworking. There was a special place in his heart...

Jan 21, 2023

Beloved wife of Jerry, Eve Carol Gerome Cash, married 29 years, passed from this earth on January 21, 2023. Eve was born as an Army brat to parents George and Peggy Gerome on April 6, 1956 in El Paso, Texas. Eve and Jerry are not really date oriented, they mostly looked to the future. She didn't talk or dwell too...

Jan 21, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Fry, age 98, lifelong resident of Dodd City, Texas, will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham.  Pastor Mike Haney will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Dodd City Cemetery.  Mrs. Fry passed away on Saturday evening at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison,...

Jan 20, 2023

Visitation for Johnnie Naylor, 90, of Telephone, TX will be held at Wise Funeral Home from 11:00 to 12:30 Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. Immediately following visitation, a graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM at the Randolph Cemetery in Randolph, TX under the direction of Wise Funeral Home and officiated by Brother Jase Waller.

Johnnie passed...

Jan 18, 2023

RESCHEDULDED UPDATED DUE TO WEATHER : Memorial Services for Brenda Sue Chambers, age 70, of Bonham, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Rev. Josh Lott will officiate. Brenda was called home Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Medical City Frisco. Brenda was born...