Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Helen Carter entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 13, 2025.

Helen was born on March 21, 1936 in Ravenna, TX to Henry and Mittie (Cobb) Carter. She was the sixth of eight children. From an early age Helen received Jesus as Lord of her life. Helen never had children of...

Jan 12, 2025

Frank Vernon Cranson passed away on January 12, 2025 at his home in Oklahoma.

Frank is the son of Amzie and Juanita Cranson born on August 23, 1950. Frank graduated from Yuba High School and shortly after joined the United States Marine Corp. He served with pride and dedication to his country. During this time he met...

Jan 9, 2025

Charles Wayne Tubb passed away on January 9, 2025 at Texoma Medical Center in Bonham.

Charles was born on October 17, 1951 in Corsicana, TX to Archie and Thelma Tubb. Charles loved the Lord with all of his heart and recently got baptized. He enjoyed telling people of Gods love for them.

Charles was a...

Jan 4, 2025

Elodis Phylistine Phea, 89, of Bonham, TX passed away at Texoma Medical Center in Denison.

To know Elodis was to love her. She had this special ability to make those around her feel loved and enjoyed making everyone laugh. Her highest calling was being a home maker and raising her children, Willie, Nina and Lonell. She took...

Jan 4, 2025

Edward Paul Brady was comfortable with himself, his surroundings, his friends, and his faith. He loved his career as a self-employed professional photographer, and his real- estate meanderings and other ventures when he retired. He was close to his family and was always ready to help anybody with any need. He was especially happy when helping others.

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Jan 2, 2025

Bonham, Texas –

On January 2, 2025, Dr. Brian Joe Lobley Berry of Dodd City, TX passed away at the age of 90 at his home in Dodd City, TX after a long illness.

Brian was born in Sedgely, Staffordshire, United Kingdom on February 16, 1934. He was educated at Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough,...

Dec 31, 2024

Barbara "Bobbie" Ellen Pittsinger Cole of Savoy, Texas passed away on December 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and devoted four legged baby Leo. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.

Bobbie was born on March 28, 1940 in Frisco, Texas, the daughter of Charles and Ruby Pittsinger. Bobbie worked as a nurse's aide...

Dec 27, 2024

Gabe Parker passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, following a long illness. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm at Wise Funeral Home. The funeral service will be the following day at First Presbyterian Church in Bonham at 1pm with burial following at Bettes Cemetery....

Dec 26, 2024

Sabrina Michell Clifton passed away on December 26, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She is once again with the love of her life, Cole.

She was born on December 6, 1972 in Fort Hood, TX to Robert and Toni Granstaff. With her father in the service Sabrina spent 3.5 years in Germany before settling...

Dec 26, 2024

Loretta "Jean" Ashlock drew her last breath with her loving husband and children at her side, and departed this earth for her new eternal home in Heaven on December 26, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham.

As stated in the Holy Bible in the book of 2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I...

Dec 18, 2024

Ernie Richards left this earth December 18th, 2024, and was escorted to heaven and greeted by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX.

Ernie was born to Elmer and Roxie Richards on February 10th, 1946.  After high school Ernie valiantly joined the United States Army where he...

Dec 17, 2024

Leon Rutledge age 92 of Trenton, TX passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 11, 1932 in McKinney, TX to Stanford and Stella Rutledge. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.

Leon worked for the Georgia Pacific Lumber Company and Anna ISD. He loved antiquing, especially Saturday...

Dec 16, 2024

James Alton Speed entered into the presence of Jesus Christ on December 16, 2024 in Denton, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham, TX.

James was born on January 7, 1984 in Denison, TX to James Alton Speed and Judith Ann Whitlock. From a young age James loved to hunt and fish....

Dec 16, 2024

The one and only Steven Earl Slayter passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1960 in Harlingen, TX to Joe and Patsy Slayter.

To know Steve was to love him. He lived life on the loudest setting. He was known to sell ice to the local Eskimos. Steve never met a...

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...