Obituaries

Dec 12, 2024

Billy Ray Jones of Melissa, TX  passed away on December 12, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White in McKinney, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham.

Bill was born on January 6, 1944 in Barksdale Field, Louisiana to Frank and Delores Jones. Bill graduated from McAlester High School and went on to...

Nov 27, 2024

It is with equal parts sorrow and banter that we celebrate the life and announce the passing of Rocky Phillips, 74, of Bonham, whose green thumb was rivaled only by his knack for overfeeding his koi and listening to the same 3-4 tranquil bands a little too loudly on his beloved back porch (his "veranda", if you will).

Nov 26, 2024

Billie Lee Murphy passed away at TMC in Bonham at the age of 77. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Billie was born on February 19, 1947 in Wylie, TX to the late Opal and Juanita Murphy. He came from a family of 12 children. Billie retired from the City of Richardson,...

Nov 22, 2024

Mark Douglas May, 61, of Lamasco, TX, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2024 at TMC in Denison. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Mark was born the middle child to Billy J. and Dorothy Lavonne Crawley May at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX on December 2, 1962. Mark graduated from...

Nov 18, 2024

Shirley Jean Davidson passed away at her home in Bonham, TX on November 18, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.

Shirley was born on April 5, 1957 in Bonham, TX to EJ and Peggy Davidson. She was a woman of strong faith in the Lord and this faith would carry her through life's...

Nov 16, 2024

Fridtjof Nansen Curtis, age 80, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas.

Fridtjof was born on July 21, 1944, in Wade, Oklahoma, to Earl and Minnie Curtis. He proudly served our country in the United States Army from August 1964 to August 1971. He married Joan...

Nov 16, 2024

Rebecca Lee Grijalva passed away at Texoma Medical Center in Denison after a brief yet valiant fight against cancer. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Rebecca was born on March 8, 1963 at Perrin Air Force Base in Denison, TX to Robert and Erma Holmes. Rebecca was a woman of God and...

Nov 4, 2024

Tressie Evelyn Campbell passed away on November 4, 2024 at the age of 85 in Bonham, TX.

She was born on May 9, 1939 in McKinney, TX to John and Esther Murphy. Tressie attended school in Princeton, TX. Tressie worked as an independent contractor installing phone and data systems. She later went on to work for The...

Oct 31, 2024

Susan Kathleen Brady Detwiler returned home to the Lord on October 31, 2024. Her lively spirit, her loving manner, and her generosity will be missed by all of us who were so blessed to have had her in our lives. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Susan is survived by her sons,...

Oct 27, 2024

Amy Marie Morrison passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2024 at the age of 48. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX. Funeral services are Friday, November 1, 2024 at 1pm at Wise Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1hr prior to service. Entombment will take place at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman, TX.

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Oct 15, 2024

Paul Lee Woolsey entered eternal life with the Lord on October 14, 2024.  Paul was born November 30, 1930 in Durant, Oklahoma to Mamie and Ivy Lee Woolsey.  He attended Durant schools and graduated from Durant High School in 1948.  In 1956 he married Patsy Lorene Nelson.  They had one son, David Woolsey.

Paul made a career...

Oct 13, 2024

Robert Dale Burris was born on September 12, 1935 in Windom, Texas and went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2024 at the age of 89.

After graduating from Windom High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force proudly serving his country. Once he was out of the military he enjoyed a long...

Oct 13, 2024

Ronald William Glaser, 64, passed away on October 13, 2024, at his home away from home in Denton, Texas. Born on June 11, 1960, Ron lived a life marked by curiosity, invention, and service to others.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Glaser, their two children, Drew Glaser and Cassie Arnold, and his son-in-law, Jacob Arnold....

Oct 6, 2024

David James Gehalo passed away peacefully October 6, 2024 at Medical City, Dallas.

Dave was born October 11, 1948 to Steven Charles Gehalo and Betty Jane Wegmiller Gehalo in Ashtabula, Ohio. He received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Dayton in 1971. He stayed in the Dayton area teaching in the Associates ...

Oct 6, 2024

Rex Russell Ray was born on March 10, 1932, in Hereford, Texas. He shared this birthdate with his twin, Hez Ray. Rex lived 92 years full of adventure, love, tears and all heart! His life was forever marked by his love for Jesus and his love for people. His spark for life was contagious and left an impact on...

Oct 2, 2024

Janice Rae Johnson passed away at TMC Bonham with her loving family by her side. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Janice was born on June 8, 1940 in Norton, TX on the family farm to parents, Abbie and Mable Dyess. She loved growing up on the farm and had many happy...

Sep 30, 2024

Mary Ellen Knight was born November 28, 1933, in Plainview, Oklahoma, the daughter of Daniel Kellum Michell and Ethel Altie Stamps. She married Dee Roy Knight on May 18, 1948, in DeQueen Arkansas and had one daughter, Mary Vaerewyck. Mary passed away on September 30, 2024 in Georgetown, TX.

Mary will be remembered fondly for her kindness...

Sep 27, 2024

James Dewayne Mays passed away at Plano Medical City on September 27, 2024 at the age of 64.

James was born on May 30, 1960 in Indio, California. He had a smile that would light up the room. James will be fondly missed by his daughter Crystal and extended family.

There are no services planned...

Sep 25, 2024

Patty Lynn Burns, 68 of Randolph, TX passed away with her loving family by her side. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham, TX.

Patty was born on August 31, 1956 in Bonham, TX to Charles and Wilma Wallace. Some of her favorite hobbies include crocheting, watching game shows, and listening to her...

Sep 19, 2024

Thomas Glen Tatum passed away with his family by his side on September 19, 2024 at Clyde W. Cosper State Veterans Home in Bonham, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Glen was born on August 16, 1949 in Pulaski, TN to parents, Eugene and Marjorie Tatum. At the tender age of...