Obituaries

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...

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...