Delecia Camille Simmons
Delecia Camille Simmons was born July 1, 1985 in Sulphur Springs, TX to the proud parents the late Vickey Hollins and Daphne Ross of Sulphur Springs, TX. She was entered into eternal rest on December 12, 2019. Delecia accepted Jesus Christ in her life at a young age. She attended Sulphur Springs High School and later joined the United States Navy in 2003. She married William Simmons on April 17, 2010 and to their union three children would make this family: Mackenzie Hollins and Nathaniel Simmons of White House, TN and Niya Jefferson of...
read moreWalter Ray Thomas
Memorial service for Walter Ray Thomas, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2019 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Vaughn officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Walter passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born on December 3, 1948 in Sulphur Springs the son of Walter B. Thomas and Imagine Spigner Thomas. He worked as a rancher for many years. He is survived by lifelong partner and friend, Vernell Washington, daughter, Darla Washington,...
read morePaul E. Leslie
Paul E. Leslie, 85, went to be with the Lord and his wife, Lou, on December 4th , 2019 while resting at home in Emory, Texas.Paul was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 27, 1934. He graduated from Will Rogers High School in 1952 and attended Oklahoma A&M College where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Personal Management. Paul served his country as he worked in public service for the U.S. Government while he and Lou lived in Oklahoma, Virginia and Texas. He retired on Lake Fork in Emory, Texas. He is survived by his son Doug Leslie and...
read moreDorothy Dean Bozeman
Funeral services for Dorothy Dean Bozeman, age 91, will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel. Dorothy Dean Bozeman passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Dorothy Dean Bozeman was born on April 07, 1928, in Big Sandy, TX, the daughter of George Williams and Zola Douglas Williams. Ms. Bozeman worked at many jobs before retiring. Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: George and Zola Williams and husband: Lee Odis Bozeman. With our...
read moreDonald Douglas Brown
Funeral services for Donald Douglas Brown, age 91, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Spence Chapel of First Baptist Church with Bro. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Barry Ward, Joe Don Joslin, Randall Long, Gene White, Jack Schwen, and Chris Pearson serving as pallbearers, alternate will be Matt Ward. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Brownpassed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019...
read moreAmy Kemple
Memorial service for Amy Kemple, age 92, of Greenville will be held on January 12, 2020 at New Beginnings Fellowship, Sulphur Springs, TX at 2:00P.M. with reception following service. Mrs. Kemple passed away on December 12th at Briarcliff Health Center in Greenville at the age of 92. Amy Bernice was born in June 24, 1927 in Hanford, CA to Antonio and Palmera Joaquin. She married Frank Kemple on January 16, 1945 in Sacramento, CA. He preceded her in death in 2013. Amy was a longtime resident of Greenville, moving here in 1963 from St. Louis,...
read moreDonald Odom
Funeral Services for Donald Odom, age 83, of Como, will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Fellowship Baptist Church in Como with L.D. Baxley officiating. No visitation has been scheduled. Mr. Odom passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his home in Como. Donald was born on May 17, 1936 in Jackson County, Oklahoma to Tom Brian Odom and Lillian Alberta Roberts Odom. He married Clara Joyce Conley in Hale Center, Texas on June 24, 1955. Mr. Odom was a farmer/rancher and a member and Deacon of the Fellowship Baptist...
read moreJimmie "Laverne" Latham Redmon
Jimmie “Laverne” Latham Redmon, age 75, of Emory, passed away on December 8, 2019, at Medical City in Dallas. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home of Emory. Her family and church will be hosting the memorial service for Laverne on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Miracle Faith Baptist Church in Emory. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Point. P. O. Box 116, Point, TX 75472. Phone: 903-598-3220. Laverne...
read moreKathleen Ann Roel
Kathleen Ann Roel, age 61, of Emory, passed away unexpectedly early in the morning of December 10, 2019, in her home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home of Emory. No service is scheduled at this time. Kathleen was born on September 6, 1958, in Houston, to the parentage of Harold Dean and Jacqueline Anita DesRoche Thomason. She graduated high school. She married Heinz Roel in Las Vegas on November 10, 2003, and he treated her like his queen. She was a...
read moreJoan Cockerell
Joan Cockerell, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her family and friends. A Memorial and inurnment will be held at a later date in Balmorhea, TX. Joan Jones was born in Balmorhea, Tx on December 9, 1927. She grew up the daughter of Henry Jones (Farmer) and Winnie Davis Jones (Housewife). She raised 3 children (Mickie Cockerell Wilson, Debbie Cockerell, and Buster Cockerell.) She has 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Joan was also a member at the...
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