Obituaries

Apr 5, 2018

John Pitts, age 89 of Windom, passed away, surrounded by family, on April 5, 2018 at his residence. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel.

John was born January 30, 1929 in Abilene, Texas to Donald Claude Pitts and Lillian Pechacek Pitts. After serving...

Mar 31, 2018

A Memorial Service for Richard Lee Parsons, age 65 of Princeton, TX will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Seventh and Main Baptist Church in Bonham, TX, under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Officiating will be Bro.  Mark Posey. Richard passed away on March 31, 2018. He was born April 23,...

Mar 23, 2018

A Visitation for JoAnn Lingelbach, age 60 of Bonham, TX will be held 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Wise Funeral Home.  Cremation services will follow. JoAnn passed away on March 23, 2018. She was born June 15, 1957 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Stanley Joseph Kuklewicz and Evelyn Marie Lewis Kuklewicz.

JoAnn married Richard Lingelbach...

Mar 21, 2018

Frances Ann Hooper, a longtime resident of the Bonham, Texas area, passed away after a year-long struggle with cancer. She was 67 years old. Fran was adopted from an orphanage as a baby by Fred and Lenora Bailey Butler, and grew up with her adopted family in La Marque, Texas on the Gulf Coast. Fran graduated from Texas Women's...

Mar 18, 2018

Memorial services for Jimmy Dale Faulkner, 49, of Commerce, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Living Word Church of God, 669 E. US Hwy 82, Bonham, Texas.  Pastor Eddie Prince will officiate.  Jimmy passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Jimmy was born February 27,...

Mar 17, 2018

Mary Lou Slaughter, age 87, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning on March 17, 2018 after a long battle with Dementia. She is survived by her sister, Jean Smith of Seattle Washington and son, Dana Slaughter of Leonard, Texas. Mary Lou was a veteran of the U. S. Army where she served as an occupational therapist...

Mar 14, 2018

Memorial services for Thomas Rabb "Tommy" Taylor, II, 60, of Ravenna, will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Wise Funeral Home Chapel.  Rev. Mike Fortenberry will officiate.  Tommy passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his residence.

Tommy was born August 3, 1957 in Bonham, Texas, the son of M. C. "Tad" Taylor...

Mar 12, 2018

Steve passed away on March 12, 2018 at his home in Portland, Oregon. He was born in Richardson, Texas to Louis Cecil Chaney Jr. and Carolyn Chaney Rich. Steve was preceded in death by his Father, Louis Chaney Jr.; Step-father, Roger Rich & Step-brother Jonathan Rich.  Also preceding him in death were his Grandparents Edie May Kerley and Wesley...

Mar 9, 2018

Funeral Services for Murilyn Dendy (Memaw) Hicks, age 83 of Bonham, TX will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Ector Baptist Church in Ector, TX, under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Officiating will be Max Chandler, Pastor Morris Cook and Bro. Cody Nelson. Interment will...

Mar 3, 2018

Funeral Services for Charles (Big Pa) VanHooser, age 76 of Talco, TX will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, Texas. Officiating will be Bro. Mark Posey. Interment will follow at Sandy Cemetery in Ravenna, Texas. Charles passed away on March 3, 2018. He was born May...

Mar 1, 2018

Funeral Services for Ann Ashlock, age 75 of Savoy, will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Larry Bridges. Interment will follow at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Texas.  Ann passed away on March 1, 2018.  She was born January 17, 1943 in Texas...

Mar 1, 2018

Funeral Services for Jessie McElroy, age 84 of Honey Grove, TX will be held on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Sash Assembly of God , 11330 FM100, near Honey Grove, TX, under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Kenny Wolfe. Interment will follow at Lamasco Cemetery...

Feb 28, 2018

A Memorial Service for Pauline Berry, age 85 of Dallas, TX will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, TX. Officiating will be Rev. Mike Burt. Pauline passed away on February 28, 2018. She was born December 5, 1932 in Telephone, Texas to Homer Lee McElroy and Vera Mae...

Feb 27, 2018

Rex Allen Branough was born in Bonham, Texas on October 19, 1971 at Risser Hospital, the son of J.R and Abby Ann Branough. Rex passed away at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. In his earlier years he went to Bonham public schools and was a member of New Home Baptist Church. He earned his G.E.D in Sherman, Texas. Rex...

Feb 20, 2018

Funeral Services for Richard Elliott Jr., age 65 of Bonham, Texas will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 1:00 PM at New Home Baptist Church in Bonham, Texas, under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Gene Reddick. Interment will follow at Fannin Memorial Gardens in Bonham, Texas. Richard passed away on February 20, 2018...

Feb 15, 2018

Dave passed away on February 15, 2018. He was born June 17, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to David Ehase and Margaret Rose Ehase. Dave loved fishing and always took his kids when they were young. He was a beloved husband and father. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, David Ehase & Margaret Ehase, and son, David Lee Ehase;...

Feb 14, 2018

Graveside services for Mary Lou Anderson, age 69 of Bonham, TX will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 3:00 PM at High Valley Cemetery in Bend, Texas, under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Officiating will be Chris Roberson. Mary Lou passed away on February 14, 2018 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. She was born February...

Feb 13, 2018

Funeral Services for Linda Walker Bishop, age 70 of Bonham will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Gene Owen. Interment will follow at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Texas. Linda passed away on February 13, 2018. She was born July 28, 1947 in...

Feb 11, 2018

Delton Ray Flowers, 51, of Windom, Texas, passed into the loving arms of Jesus, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 in Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Providence Cemetery in the Bartley Woods Community of Fannin County, Texas. Bro. B. K. Moody will officiate. The family will receive...

Feb 4, 2018

Funeral Services for Charlotte E. (Cole) Karle, age 78 of Leonard, TX will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Wise Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor, Dr. Lesly Massey. Burial will follow in the Arledge Ridge Cemetery near Bonham, Texas. Charlotte passed away on February 4, 2018 at the Heart Hospital...