Obituaries

Apr 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barton Craig King, 75, who passed away on April 27, 2025 while surrounded by his daughter and grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Barton was a cherished family member, a loyal friend, and a source of strength and kindness to many. He is Survived by his daughters,...

Apr 26, 2025

Lindia Lou Miller, 63, of Bonham, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 26, 2025.

Lindia graduated from Whitewright High School in 1980. She later pursued her passion for helping others by earning a degree in drug and alcohol counseling from Grayson County College. Among her greatest accomplishments in life were her two sons, Gary...

Apr 7, 2025

Deborah Sue Cade passed away unexpectedly at Sherman Medical Center on April 7, 2025. Debbie was born on April 2, 1960 in Alhambra, CA to Charles Cade and Carmel Beth Ford. Debbie loved all animals but if she had to pick an all time favorite it would be her beloved cats. Throughout her life her cats were a constant...

Apr 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joe Berry Millhollon Jr., who departed this world on April 4, 2025, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham. Born on October 14, 1930, in Brownwood, Texas to Stella and Joe Berry Millhollon Sr. Joe led...

Apr 2, 2025

Ginger Jowell-Hayes, a loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully in her home on April 2, 2025 at the age of 67. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham.

Ginger was born in Orange, Texas on October 22, 1957 to Warren and Alice Jowell. She will be remembered for her strength, outspokenness,...

Mar 28, 2025

Danny Lee Rodgers of Ivanhoe, TX passed away on March 28, 2025 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.

Danny was born on November 6, 1945 in Southlake, TX to Dan and Estha Rodgers. Danny and wife Joyce stayed in the metroplex until Danny retired from Coke Cola...

Mar 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Mathew Howard on March 28, 2025, at Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home in Bonham.

Daniel was born on December 7, 1957, in Greensburg, PA. He was the beloved son of Daniel and Patricia Howard. Daniel graduated from Hempfield High School in 1975. He entered...

Mar 18, 2025

David "Dave" Lee Watson, 73, of Bonham, TX, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 30, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, Dave grew up in St. Peters, Missouri, where his kind heart, strong work ethic, and love for family began to shape the man so many came to admire....

Mar 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen Mark Castleberry, who left us suddenly on March 12, 2025. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX. Steve was born on December 12, 1956, in Durant, Oklahoma to Billie Ruth and James Castleberry.

Steve was known for his dedication to family, friends, and the...

Mar 10, 2025

Beckie Sue Long Holt (Nana) was born on October 5, 1953 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. She left her earthly body on March 10, 2025 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered the gates of Heaven. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham.

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Mar 8, 2025

Billy Moore Clinton passed away from this life on March 8, 2025, at his home in Savoy, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.

Billy was born on July 26, 1947, in Sherman, TX to Abner (A.M) and Willie Marie Clinton. From an early age, Billy exhibited the qualities that would come to define...

Mar 6, 2025

Linda Louise Raper Goodroe was born on July 12, 1941, and she passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2025 at the age of 83.

As we say goodbye to Linda, let's remember her zest for life, her endless love for family, and her ability to always find the bright side of any situation.  Remember...

Mar 5, 2025

James Lee Price passed away at his home in Bonham, TX on March 5, 2025 with his wife, Betty by his side. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.

He was born on October 10, 1942 in Kanopolis, Kansas. James came from humble beginnings and at the tender age of 17 joined the United States...

Mar 4, 2025

Carl Howard Murphy Jr. passed away at his home in Telephone, TX on March 4, 2025.

Carl was born on July 19, 1956 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Carl and Susie Murphy. He graduated from San Fernando High School in San Fernando, California. During his high school years he was a talented athlete. He was a very...

Mar 3, 2025

It is with deep heartache that we announce the passing of Sytha Elease Purdy on March 3rd, 2025 at Texoma Medical Center in Bonham.  Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Elease was a beloved wife, mother and friend, who touched the lives of everyone around her with her delicious homemade rolls, love of gardening, and devotion...

Feb 24, 2025

The world lost the craziest human being that ever lived. Anthony Joseph Kuehn Jr. lovingly known as "Tony" and "Papa" to his grandchildren passed away unexpectedly at his home in Plano, Texas with his wife by his side on February 24, 2025.

Tony was born on May 19,1956 to Anthony Joseph Kuehn Sr. and Margaret Suhr Kuehn...

Feb 18, 2025

Thomas Lambert Shipp passed away on February 18, 2025.

He was born on January 13, 1947 in McKinney, TX to Richard and Goldie Shipp. Thomas enjoyed fishing, being a jokester, and being Grandpa to his grandchildren. He was a truck driver for 65 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Goldie Shipp, and...

Feb 16, 2025

Vera Ruth Hill passed away from this life on February 16th, 2025, surrounded by family who loved her so dearly and devoted friends of Clyde Cosper State Veterans Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Vera was born north of Savoy, Texas on September 9th, 1930, to Robert and Mary Bell Bellows...

Feb 15, 2025

Eddy Ray Lott passed away February 15, 2025 in Denison, TX with his children by his side.

He was born June 16, 1958 in Bell County, TX to Edward and Juanita Lott. Eddy was a master carpenter who could build anything you needed. He loved sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys. His favorite hobby was fishing. Eddy loved...

Feb 14, 2025

Rita Lois Lyon, age 88 of Leonard, Texas entered Heaven's Gates on February 14, 2025. Rita was born in Trenton, Texas on October 9, 1936, to Edgar Vernie and Bessie Hall of Dodd City, Texas. Rita was Salutatorian of Dodd City High School class of 1955 and worked for General Telephone of Sherman, Texas as well and later for...