Betty Lou Moore
Betty Lou Moore was born on August 1, 1951 to parents Clifford Pipes and Louise Brown Pipes. She passed into eternal rest on November 27, 2020 at the age of 69. Betty retired from TXU in October 2014. Betty was a generous and kind woman. She was always ready to lend a hand to those in need. Betty was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and sister and one of her absolute greatest joys was being a grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her family tremendously and was always there for them. Betty’s hobbies included shopping, crafting, cooking...
read moreOlevia King
Graveside services for Olevia King will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Jim King officiating. Mrs. King passed away at her home on Friday, November 27,2020 in Yantis. Olevia Hathcoat King was born on December 21, 1934 in Como, Texas to Forrest Clinton Ray and Mae Frances Kerr- Ray. Olevia was married to Lewis D. Hathcoat in the spring of 1952. During their marriage they had four children. Her life revolved around her family and raising her children. After 32 years, life changed for Olevia and...
read moreSharon Donice Hall Simmons
Memorial service for Sharon Donice Hall Simmons, age 51, of Emory, will be held at a later date. Sharon passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at UT Health Tyler. Sharon was born November 28, 1968 to Don and Shirley (Northcutt) Hall in McKinney, TX. She worked at the distribution center for Auto Zone and was a member of Freedom Church of God in Emory. Sharon loved to make others laugh and stood firm in her Christian faith. She is survived by her children, Madison Simmons and Michael Simmons; sisters, Gwen Turner, Donna Hall Richie, Debra Hall...
read moreVirginia Sylvia Parker
Virginia Sylvia Parker, a longtime resident of Birthright, TX, age 90, passed away Nov. 27, 2020, after an extended stay at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation. She was born July 10, 1930, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, to Mary Gardner Albertson and Josiah Albertson. A strong and spirited woman, she was known to most as Granny. For a time Virginia worked at Texas Instruments and Lee Jean Company, but is best known as a home maker where she helped raise her step-children and granddaughter. She is survived by her husband, Larry W Perry, of...
read moreButch McIllwain
Wayford Clyde “Butch” McIllwain – December 31, 1941 to November 21, 2020 Last Saturday, Butch McIllwain, took his last earthly breath and woke in the presence of his Lord, surrounded by all his beloved family and friends in heaven. You see, wherever Butch was, that was where the party was. God gave him a wit and a love for people. If you were having a get together, it didn’t start until Butch arrived. He used his personality, wit, creativity and charm to advance his custom wallpaper business into the success it was, creating lavish...
read moreLucy Faye Bozeman Strange
Funeral services for Lucy Faye Bozeman Strange, age 82, of Emory, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 29, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Emory. A come and go visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 27, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Lucy passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Tyler. She was born on April 1, 1938 in Como, the daughter of Odie B Bozeman and Earnestine Nash Bozeman. Lucy worked as a caregiver for many years. She is survived by...
read moreWilliam “Ryan” Miller
Memorial service for William “Ryan” Miller, age 29, of Yantis, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Community Bible Fellowship Church with Rev. Paul Pogue officiating. Ryan passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Medical City of Plano. He was born on December 6, 1990 in Sulphur Springs, the son of William Ray Miller and Tracy Michelle Mays Potter. He married Victoria Jessalyn Arredondo on May 5, 2019 in Hopkins County. One of his greatest passions was sports. He grew up playing baseball and football and in 2008 he...
read moreMichael Wess Jordan
Michael Wess Jordan, 73, of Mt. Vernon, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2020. Michael is survived by his wife Janet of 49 years, son Josh Jordan and hiswife Kayce, daughter Julianne Evans and her husband Jason, brotherJack Dale Jordan and his wife Jo, and grandchildren Emerson Jordan,Gillis Evans, Katherine Jordan and Jordan Evans. Michael was precededin death by his sister Micki Jordan and his parents, Joe and Jean Jordan. Mike was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Growing up he was a great athlete, playing most every sport. He...
read moreRodney Glenn Ainsworth
Memorial for Rodney Glenn Ainsworth, age 48, of Point, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Point Community Center. The family ask that all who attend to follow Covid protocols and wear a mask to the service. Mr. Ainsworth passed away on November 23, 2020 at HuntRegional Medical Center. Rodney was born on August 16, 1972 in Dallas, Texas to C.B. and Pat Ainsworth. Rodney was self-employed. He is survived by his daughter, Rosa Molina, Emory, TX; brothers, Dale Ainsworth and wife, Sherry of Point, TX, Kevin and wife,...
read moreJimmie “J.D” Poarch
Funeral service for Jimmie “J.D” Poarch, age 75, of Pickton, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Pickton TX. Interment will follow at New Pickton Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Poarch passed away on Tuesday,November 24, 2020 at his home. Jimmie was born on May 14, 1945 in Watonga, OK to Weldon and Hazel (Cross) Poarch. He married Patricia Humphrey on April 2, 1970 in Dallas, TX. Jimmy spent 35 years in the printing business and then 15 years with Home...
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