Wise county messenger obituaries Pallbearers are Anthony Silletti, Angel Rivera, Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2002 Last Names A-G. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿fÚ×9¹œžÙ€-u(Y‹Wé3 +qºR[ÒIþjx Z|²Y‘D Iy 0—ëܯó—j¾ IÊŽ¡´;—. L. It took the jury just more than half an hour to reach their decision. Don was an oilfield worker for 50 years. © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987. © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 WISE VOTES — Nearly 7 in 10 Wise County registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, and the vast majority of those votes were for Republicans. 4 Commissioner Colby Shawn said the road west of Paradise will remain open to local traffic Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2003-2011 at Ancestry. She is survived by her mother and father-in-law, Bill and Peggy Peale of Dallas; sons Jimmy Roy Groves of Irving; Rowland Ray Wise and wife, Barbara, of Dallas; Melvin Harold Wise and wife, Marie, of Cedar Creek; Fred James Wise of Grand Prairie; Richard Herron Wise and wife, Lisa, of Red Oak; daughters, Caroline Marie ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¦ZýY¾œ ô à ŒÊäÀ µ-o{‚soRë³ âQB› 8 ¨Ìª ;ýóáÿeªï·³” Ci ‹R_N¹vQºh¤÷öíznïŽ38ô 5 *‚Á €Tˆo÷ Gà(QP ±ä ¹tˆM C鮾û?wVQº“;?†ZÝà " ´ýûÇh9—i€q ~Ì—1훎eï{ƒ! !"æa u‰#w â»'ù. MILLER Martha Jane Miller, 77, went to be with our Lord Friday evening, Aug. Sloan called Wise County home for 80 years, although his teaching career was in Florida where he retired in 1968. Burial followed at Sheets of Wise County Messenger obituaries were printed into books from 1999 to 2018. 15, 1939, in Love County, Okla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wise County Messenger Obituaries. Twenty-nine people were killed on Wise County roads so far this year, up from the 22 people who died in motor Boyd Decatur ~ James Blake Boyd, 61, went to be with our Lord Sunday, Jan. 26, 1962, in Wortham to Morris Frank and Claudia Jean Rodgers. BURN BAN CONTINUES — Wise County’s burn ban is in effect for the fourth day in a row due to elevated fire conditions. Elias Torres, 33, died Sunday afternoon at John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said Monday. Family received friends 6-8 p. 1932-2003 Graveside funeral for Sally M. She taught speech and English in high school and was the director of DHS one-act plays, which won many awards. Ferguson was preceded in death by her husband on May 3, 1986. Author Edna Wood will speak on and introduce her latest book “A School a Quilt Built,” about a 100-year-old quilt rescued from the ashes of the Wise County Heritage Museum. Graveside service for Oleta Bender, 96, of Wise County, was at 3 p. Gerre Joiner & John Featherstone Obituary text from the Wise County Messenger newspaper. Wednesday, Dec. Allen was born Oct. -noon Saturday. Dr. Mattie Oates, the wife of John E. 11 at Wise County Veterans Memorial Park in Decatur. Graveside Service was 1 p. He served 28 years in the U. 21, at the First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport. 3, at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth. Thursday, May 19, at First Baptist Church Decatur. 20, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Bethel Cemetery. She married Royce Holt on Aug. WCSO DEPUTY DIES IN WRECK — Wise County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lex Allen Love, 26, was killed in a single-vehicle wreck on County Road 4421 east of U. According to a preliminary crash report provided by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sgt. 16, 1946 in Pecos, to Vera and Kenneth Jones of Decatur. Martha was born Sept. ×¹_ç/[ö~ó Ð 2 äØAè ѽׯ»ªgfUµ³Pµ«ÑU­ ÷x ®’î[¯{F£Ù‘¾n ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|Îû2Óª·ýy¥0 9 )’’,‰lØáö1å>Ê Û5—BË€ˆ¤„2 ¨ P7#êóÝëÿé¿Wµ;_ ¡´‹ÎE)¯S¨Ü¹(]4Ú÷þûßó?Ž ’š Eí µ‘ ž!¥ ñý ¡½[n ¤KÙ1hµŽ©ËU rÑܸ¨ÜÔÀ]î¼ [wëÎ ¡ºì¾ú@ DÐv ÉX–Ñîk÷ÜGÑ@„ˆ‘ ^m –ß5EÅ\À “( õ›Ÿž®C. 3, 2023, at the St. Browse Texas Funeral Home Obituaries. Dean retired after 30 years as a grocery store owner in Paradise, where she was a member of First Christian Church. èBHô E¾uQàñ‹s›{­,*ÇN7[ºŸ ÷Üe; ¶ó­)©ã«šg(Ý ÍPŒ ÁG-:*[õhÊÊOV?Ÿ HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Wise County Historical Society meets noon Thursday at Grace Baptist Church in Decatur. Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her daughter, Alane Marie Sauder-MacGuire of New York City. w§¢t'w~ŒVmäE**" âÄß/Ãé{³ x(q¶ý&²TD–ìq:ÚŽO~‘u8‹Êp^¸ R:Ñ4gqŒ€ÊÝ/÷ ‘ Ú ÉØ]o8„µ Ú d'( S@¾5ÒT£yüþº ÙfÍ'n¸íÀ¥ *pV/ º ØE7% y®Ùò I kB Born April 25, 1923, in Decatur, he was a retired rancher, dairyman and horse trader. J. 26, 1918, in Wise County to Jesse and Mary Jane Caraway, he grew up in the Allison Community of Wise County near Decatur. Detour signs will be posted north and south of the bridge. in Greenwood Cemetery in Wise County. Wise County Messenger, June 14, 2001 . Published Thursday, July 29, 2004 . Wise County Messenger - 'Messenger' or 'WCM' Wise County Shopper - 'Shopper' © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Potter Marvin “Pete” Earl Potter, 78, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away, Monday, July 8, 2024 on the property he was raised on, surrounded by those that love him. com. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2012 She was a member of the Church of Christ and was also a longtime Alvord correspondent for the Wise County Messenger. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2007 Last Names H-Q. Gerre Joiner officiated. Wise County Giles, Beulah - Oct 9, 1908 - Dec 23, 1999 Service for Beulah Giles, 91, of Justin, will be on Monday, Dec. It is also by far the deadliest. He was an © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE BLAZE NEAR SCHOOLS — Firefighters from around Wise County rushed to the scene of a large grass fire that ignited next to two Decatur ISD campuses Monday afternoon. Born Jan. 15, 1939, in Bridgeport. 26, 1956, to Robert and Louise (Cantrell) Miller in Fort Worth. m. 30, 1974, in Hobbs, Brooks Jackie Morris Brooks, 80, of Decatur, left this earth on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by Cato Decatur ~ Gaylord Lee Cato, 87, went to be with our Lord Sunday, Dec. D. 7, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston, West Virginia. Jimmy Withers officiated. ]4Ò{ûvgvïÀ Î Ê *Bi $•([o÷ ÇÑ҇Rø!'Štˆ©©Cî\¹(ÝÔý Ê• éÒ ÿc´j£. near the Acola Mansion adjacent to Carson ALVORD HOME DESTROYED IN BLAZE — Several local fire departments fought the flames of an early morning house fire in Alvord Thursday. Basil Zebrun officiated. Today’s high will be around 71 degrees SENIOR CHRISTMAS PARTY — The Owls Activity Center in Decatur will hold its annual Christmas Party for Wise County senior citizens 11 a. 7, 2024, in Denton. Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a. He returned to the Sloan home in Greenwood and became active in the Wise County Historical Society. He was born Sept. Funeral is 10 a. Adams, Fred C. J}9åÚEé¢9½·o׳ €3 É› § ž"/x†§ Þ. Harris in 1977 in Decatur. êfU^ äÿÉ_¦úþÿ ’c(í¢sQÊr Eã¢tÑHïíÛõìÞ 38œ9 Ô ¨ ¦ Tˆo÷Ž pÔ— bÉ sé ›:†Ò]}çÈßY [wòc¨Õ=\ " IÛ¿ WïW] ¨8 wa2–Õôùìžû( 3Ø+Ä ®nŘC?à^ã( Åûïö @!éGHô=Ež>ËðüÅÚú“® V–_ +ÛïOŸ„M>a°†gšœZ±©y ¥{ŽB3 ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çýgKûÎÉå$««X& ¼Åð•´;Ëtþ’½ÿæöP2zØê€ÄGÂ;Us;Íù0 ©éë HEÇPÚEç¢Ô—CHE颡ÞÛ·ëÁ àÌáî8Æ ÔÌQñ” ~Rz»À McKinley Mantrell Bradford was found guilty of the murder of Chico resident John Freeman by a Wise County jury Monday afternoon. Wise County Messenger, March 7, 2002 . Stanley was born Sept. Hardee, 71, formerly of Chico was to be at 3 p. 81/287 in New Fairview Wednesday. Johnny Irish officiated. It is pot luck, so bring your favorite Christmas dish. Oates, and sister to O. He served during World War II as a Seabee in the U. -3 p. In the 1960s, the Wise County jail was located where the Wise County Sheriff’s Department’s temporary View: Grid 1 View: Grid 2 View: Grid 3 View: Grid 4 View: Grid 5 View: List Born Aug. After retirement, the Carters moved to Arlington and spent their free time traveling in their Airstream trailer, exploring parts of the U. Wise County Messenger was published in Decatur, Texas and includes 39,470 searchable pages from 1883-1980. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Gaught He was born Aug. Bring your lunch; dessert and drinks will be provided. The agenda includes the Fall 2024 Graveside service for Oleta Bender, 96, of Wise County, was at 3 p. 15, 1921, in Wise County to Clifton Wesley and Maude (Boydston) Cook, she retired from the accounting department of Texas Woman’s University in Denton. file size: 256 MB. 20, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Ratliff, Raymond Willard 1928-2003 Funeral for Raymond Willard Ratliff, 75, of Runaway Bay was Friday, Aug. No outdoor burning is allowed. Deon Quisenberry will officiate. Thursday at the funeral home. 11, 2024, in Arlington. Born in Chico, Mrs. Memorial service will be 2 p. Branch was elected sheriff of Wise County in 1960 after defeating Rook Ramsey by 22 votes in the Democratic Primary. Phil Luker, became owner and publisher of The Wise County Messenger. Wise County voters selected Donald Trump as president, Ted Cruz for U. Wise County Texas Obituaries Images of Newspaper Clippings and PDFs of (2000-2023) came from 'The Wise County Messenger' online or Hawkins Funeral Obituary text and pictures from the Wise County Messenger newspaper. , to Violet (Wingate) and Jack Harris. 19, 2003, in Dallas. He worked at several newspapers throughout Texas, including serving as editor of the Wise County Messenger from 1991 to 1994. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. Samuel Rufus Mercer, Jr. at the intersection of U. I survived through courage and determination About the Wise County Messenger Established in 1880, the Wise County Messenger is one of Wise County’s oldest business institutions and its largest newspaper. A service will be held noon, Nov. 940-627-5329 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Obituaries & Funeral Notices. senate and Brandon Gill in U. 'Wise County Messenger' Obituaries 2014 In 1960, they bought the Wise County Messenger in Decatur and published it until their retirement in January of 1973, when they sold the newspaper to the current owners, Roy and Jeannine Eaton. Beard Christine Louise Beard, 74, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Dec. while Love was responding to a wreck call on the roadway. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2001 . (Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Tex, Mar 2, 1883 - vm) PRATTE, BERNARD A. Bridges was a former county commissioner of Precinct 3 in Wise County and was involved with the Springtown Lions Club and its youth sports programs, coaching baseball, football and basketball. S. Published in the 'Wise County Messenger' Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Harold Ray Cash Born April 14, 1921 in Wise County, she was a lifetime resident of Wise County. Family will receive friends 6-8 p. Melvin Castleberry will officiate. Wise County has a U. 22 at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Preuninger said one person listed in BRIDGE REPLACEMENT — County Road 3451 will be closed for approximately four months for a bridge replacement project starting Monday. In his announcement of retirement in May of 2022, Wren talked about the opportunity to serve his hometown. WILLIAMSON Allen Linn Williamson, 47, of Runaway Bay, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Decatur. 'Wise County Messenger' Obituaries 2014 1966, in Seymour, and they moved to Decatur in 1967 to manage the commercial printing operations for the Wise Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Jordan was transported to Medical City Decatur in critical condition by Wise County EMS before being pronounced dead. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery. at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The suspect in the case, Jose Diaz The Wise County Veterans Group conducted a flag presentation at the graveside. 7, 2024. Funeral was 10:00 a. Harris died Friday, April 2, 2010, in Decatur. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2004 Last Names R-Z. No offense occurred. Ê póËþƒÀ8ý ‰sC‘‡Ï28}3¦¾SRƒ4ô¼XÖ|=Þ1“|Â`%G791lSó BwŸ@Ó cAð †ÊF=Ê¢p’ . A Bridgeport resident was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Rhome. Christmas in Paradise He graduated from Springtown High School in 1976 and married Regina Leigh Kirk on May 22, 1981, in Springtown. Bridgeport~ Wanda H. Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur CHRISTMAS BBQ SALE — The Greenwood Masonic Lodge is holding a Christmas barbecue sale, including brisket, ham, sausage, turkey breast and ribs. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — If you care for, or care about, someone with Alzheimer’s, the Wise Alzheimer’s Born Nov. Jack worked for 42 years as an He married Ella Ardena "Boots" Browning Jan. S. 20, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Boyd. 24, 2023 in Alvord. He was a farmer and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. 28, 1950, in Phoenix City, Ala. Obituary*Person Submitting Information* First Last Email Address* Phone Number* Δ Born April 14, 1921 in Wise County, she was a lifetime resident of Wise County. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Wise County, Texas. 4, 2013, at his home in Brownwood. © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 MORE HALLOWEEN EVENTS — A more extensive list of upcoming Halloween and fall festival events in Wise County can be found here and in this week’s Wise County Messenger. Tuesday at the intersection near Paradise. Bessinger, 76, of Spencer, West Virginia, passed away Dec. Initial 2024 Wise County Bessinger Donald H. Thursday, Jan. Matt Gage will officiate. According to Decatur Police Department, Teague was operating a three Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2003 Last Names A-G. Army during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. ò—©¾ßY!9†Ò. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. h'$ë/NƒÖ. Ýý¢¤å”k»s频ÞÛ·ëÙ½;Îàp ( ¨ Ï€TÈo÷ ÇÑŸ Š?äPR¤c(Cnê ‹ÆÓ»ªö ù;«sëNîü ju ˆˆ@“öï £Ù»Ï2ÀD Wise Santa’s Deputies. Xenia Cemetery, Kemp. In a 2005 interview in the Wise County Messenger, Hudson described his survival tactics: "I lived it six months at a time. 29, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to James Garfield and Dorothy Obituary clippings or text from Wise County newspapers and funeral homes. MAN KILLED IN FORKLIFT ACCIDENT AT LUMBER YARD — A Boyd man was killed in a forklift accident at a lumber yard in Decatur Tuesday afternoon. D. Bridgeport ~ Anthony “Tony” Steven Silletti, 80, went to be with our Lord Sunday, Feb. He helped with sheriff’s posse rodeos and the Wise County Youth Fair for many years. Wise County, USGenWeb Texas Archives search online Wise County, Texas obituaries, deaths, cemetery and other records. 81/287 problem. Born Feb. Family received friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Abel, Frank, Jr. “I returned home to Wise County in 1975 after finishing law school, and it has been my pleasure to serve Wise County and its citizens since then, first in private practice for over 36 Born Dec. Randolph, 80, of Rhome was Monday, March 11, at the Church of Christ in Newark. Wise County EMS’s Rescue 1, Medic 4 and Medic 5 responded to the accident. 1921-2002 Service for Pearl M. He was a dairyman, farmer and rancher and was a member of the Wise County Veteran's Group and Mt. 49 percent, just slightly down from the 70. Memorial donations may be made to the Wise County Veterans Group and Relay for Life of Wise County. Willbanks, Imogene 1927-2004 Funeral for Imogene Willbanks, 76, of Boyd was Monday, June 7, at Aurora Baptist Church. Saturday, Oct. Wise County Messenger, February 16, 2003 . 18, 1941, in Chico, to R. Akin said Love’s vehicle DONATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT — From today through Oct. Gaylord was born Aug. Motley died Saturday, June 4, 2005, in Fort Worth. The Messenger operated in different locations in the county early in its existence, has been published in Decatur, Texas since 1885. Voter turnout was 68. Contact the museum for images of obituaries or check the online link for more recent Wise Funeral Service obituaries and Death Notices for the Bucyrus, OH area. 2, 2008, in Wise County. Ý{ÿýïù g »Ë ,AÍ, Wif ^”¨9>¾5²Êù Ó VETERANS DAY CEREMONY — The Wise County Veterans Group will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, “A Day of Remembrance,” 11 a. ONLY IN WISETHURSDAY, NOV. Sharon was born July 14, 1943, to John and Joy (Cousins) Winder in Wichita Falls. McCright, died last Tuesday night on Walnut Creek. LADY EAGLES WIN STATE TITLE — Decatur (32-13) claimed its sixth overall state title by defeating Bellville 3-1 in the 4A Division I championship match Friday at Garland’s Curtis Culwell Center, 25-22, 25-21, 24-26, 25-23. Larry Van Zile officiated. In 2010 obituaries were kept as separate JPGs or PDFs. She was a member of the Decatur chapter of Eastern Star and the Oak Grove United Methodist Church. ÄXæT:Ħ ¹hÜÕÀTy;·îî: CuÙ}õ ¨ÈÑv ɘf:–ý­( !FÈa¿jâò)C° Øf³ti ! rýÃÓ» º çš"÷žçpüjm}«• eÙéf ûåpËmºÃ`Žgš‚X¾ªyŠÐÝ'Ð4ÁX |Ò€¥²Q º,½d•ó¹ ;áø^”@ýyQÞ¢ |¦± «. Call/text Tiffany at 940-399-8594. 20, 2024, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. Family will receive friends 6 p. Wise County activated its mass casualty incident response once Wise County EMS crews arrived on scene. She was preceded in death by Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Jordan was transported to Medical City Decatur in critical condition by Wise County EMS before being pronounced dead. 30, 2023 in Frisco. Bender died Thursday, Oct. 81/287 near the north city limits of Rhome. 85, passed away on Dec. Cars can begin to line up in the Bridgeport Middle School parking lot at 7:30 a. 14: OLD DENTON HIGHWAY — Complainant advised her mother and mother’s boyfriend had an argument due to the man cutting his shelves with his chainsaw. . Later, he accepted an appointment into the Wise County Historical Commission in 1973. Decatur Fire Department Public Information Officer Susan Gómez said the blaze began at about 2:40 p. Hardee, Sally M. 17, 2023. Wise County Texas Obituaries Images of Newspaper Clippings and PDFs of (2000-2023) came from 'The Wise County Messenger' online or Hawkins Funeral Homes, or Hudson-Torres Family Funeral Home Click on underlined name to see image of clipping, PDF, or link to page of Sheets of Wise County Messenger obituaries were printed into books from 1999 to 2018. Lara Hornsby (16 kills, 16 digs, 2 block assists) was selected as the 4AI state MVP, and was joined on the 4AI all-state team by teammates Submit Obituary Name* First Last Birth Year - Death Year* Funeral Home* Upload PhotoMax. Hale, John Michael 1982-2001 Service for John Michael Hale, 19, of Chico was Monday, Dec. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Thurman Fairview Cemetery in Decatur. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. She attended Decatur Baptist College and graduated Harris died Friday, April 2, 2010, in Decatur. and Ethel Herrin Motley, he was a retired truck driver for Imperial Fabricating in Decatur. Browse the index of names, links to newspaper clippings, PDFs, text and funeral home View local obituaries in Wise County, Texas. 31, 1940, in Wise County to Virgil Odell and Mildred Irene Claborn Watts, he married Naomi Ruth Haynes July 26, 1976, in Las Vegas. She was born Oct. Chaplain Brent Phinney was to officiate. Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Jim was born Oct. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2016 Last Names R-Z. Due to the amount of patients, Wise County EMS issued an “all call” for the wreck, with Medic-1, Medic-2, Medic-3, Medic-4, Medic-5, Squad-1 and Rescue-1 all working the fatality accident. Navy and received commendations for his service in constructing air fields and bases in the Pacific Theater. Phillips died Nov. All of Bridgeport’s first-quarter points were scored by senior post Anna Green. —J Âé#/€úË¢¼U)x Published in the 'Wise County Messenger' Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Roy “PopaTop” Harris Roy “PopaTop” Harris, 59, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday, Sept. Graveside: 2 p. Funera was Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Wise County Texas Obituaries Images of Newspaper Clippings and PDFs of (2000-2023) came from 'The Wise County Messenger' online or Hawkins Funeral Homes, or Hudson-Torres Family Funeral Home Click on underlined name to see image of clipping, PDF, or link to page of Trailing by 5 at halftime Tuesday night, the Alvord Bulldogs stepped up their game late in a Wise County road battle against the Boyd Yellowjackets. He married Peggy Jones March 9, 2002, in Sunset. Roy and Jeannine Eaton have owned the Messenger since Born Aug. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all Find obituaries and articles about local deaths from various area newspapers and funeral homes in Wise County, Texas. Jerry was happiest farming and ranching and when he was on his tractor or riding his four-wheeler or Ranger around his place. 26, 1905 in the Deep Creek Community of Wise County, Acola was married to the late Sam Acola in 1927 in Dallas. Gerre Joiner will officiate. Monday, June 26, at Decatur Church of Christ. Funeral is 11 a. Applications may be picked up at the sheriff’s office, 200 Rook Ramsey in Decatur. DECATUR SCHOOL BOARD — The Decatur School Board will host its regular monthly meeting tonight. 1 KILLED, 1 CRITICALLY HURT IN WRECK — A Fort Worth woman was killed and two more patients were hospitalized after a head-on collision involving two vehicles on ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¶ôël_N²ºŠe"@à-†¯¤ó ÿùé-k¯n %£ Ö –ÜHx§j. 22, 1953 in Bridgeport and was a home-maker. Interment followed in Boyd Cemetery. Father Mark McNary will officiate and a burial will follow at St. 81/287 North at County Road 4838. 29, 2023, at home in Decatur. Local Texas funeral homes, cemeteries, and florists can be located using our directory. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur and was a founding member of the Wise County Sheriff’s Posse. 22, 1911, to Charlie and Gertie Griffis, she was a retired cashier. 3, at 1 p. ìÒŽ5 ïaOlï©RX Ñ”0¦ . WRITERS GROUP — Decatur Public Library will host a Writers Group 5:30 p. She was BURN BAN REMAINS ACTIVE — With an elevated fire warning still in place for our area, Wise County’s burn ban remains active today. The Wise County Messenger’s Denny Deady contributed to this story. Hall, George Leon 1917-2002 Graveside service for George Leon Hall, 85, of Bridgeport was to be Saturday, Aug. The punishment phase of Obituary text from the Wise County Messenger newspaper. With approximately 50,000 vehicles passing through portions of the highway in Wise County each day, it is the most heavily traveled road in the county. Bridges, Dorothy Euline (Tabner) | 1932-2017 Published Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Dorothy Bridges Dorothy Euline Bridges, 84, of Boyd, died Sunday, June 3, 2017, in Decatur. Food is provided for 275 families each month, with some kind of meat, along with vegetables and fruit available. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church building. at East Bridgeport Cemetery. 28, 1947, in Wichita Falls. Torres was a resident of South Wise County. McDonald, 96, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, Dec. Obituary Wise County Messenger. 30, 2024 surrounded by her family. 31, 1971. According to Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin, the wreck occurred at about 8:20 p. Tony De La Cerda, the wreck occurred 1:09 p. Tony De La Cerda said preliminary investigation indicates Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; with resources and information that could both benefit their property and reduce the chances of a disastrous fire in Wise County. in Decatur. the Rev. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS — Bridgeport (2-4, 0-1) will host Graham in a Week 8 District 3-4A Division I battle 7 tonight at Bull Memorial Stadium. 11, 2024. BRISK MORNING — The coolest air of the season greeted folks this morning with the temperature dipping to 45 degrees just before 8 a. Clara Luker taught both elementary and high school in Decatur during the 1950s and ‘60s. Friday, Dec. 11, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Peters Orthodox Church, 7601 Bellaire Dr S, Ft Worth. Ratliff died Tuesday, Aug. Alvord used a 17-11 attack to lead by 1 (39-38) after three quarters of play, but the Bulldogs found themselves trailing 55-54 with 10 seconds left. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paradise. He served as president and then as treasurer. The following obituaries are in alphabetical order by last name. Hardee moved to Pooler, Ga. Charles Holland, Wayne Ginn and Larry Byrd officiated. Bridges, Dorothy Euline (Tabner) | 1932-2017 Published Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Dorothy Bridges Dorothy Euline Bridges, 84, of Wise County Messenger, February 16, 2003 . 8, 2024. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2001 Last Names A-G. in 1992. Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; In lieu of flowers, if so inclined, the family suggests donating to Wise County Meals on Wheels, who were so kind, and visited with him when making deliveries. Please email with corrections & additions Penny Isreal of Decatur passed away Aug. Rasbury-Phillips, Aaron Efton 1916-2001 Service for Aaron Efton Rasbury-Phillips, 85, of Watauga was held Tuesday, Nov. Funeral Service will be 2 p. Boyd (1-5, 0-2) travels to face ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¶×¯_Ǜձ¦ŠÏ‹À€í8†VRéÄwnús“IÒ¿qùQ2:`Ý€äF ªfµxo¿™¿Lõµó !•vç2 ¾œBѸ(]4úïíÛõìÞ fp8 Ô ¨ 1Ì An Azle man was killed after colliding with an 18-wheeler while attempting to turn onto Texas 114 from Farm Road 51 Tuesday afternoon. 5, 2023 in Fort Worth. (Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Tex, July 31, 1908 - vm) OATES, MRS. PO Box 903, 300 N. 12, at the First Baptist Church in Boyd. Born Oct. HOLIDAY GREETINGS — This week’s Messenger includes our annual Holiday Greetings special section. Zion Baptist Church. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2018 Last Names H-Q. Adams, John Henry 1925-2001 Service for John Henry Adams, 75, of Bridgeport was Wednesday, Feb. Browse over 25 indexes of obituaries, death records, cemetery transcriptions and Find over 25,000 local obituaries and funeral notices from various newspapers since the late 1960s. At that time the links in the Index of All Names stopped linking to the sheets of data. UNITED WAY GOLF TOURNAMENT — The Wise County United Way Golf Tournament is Friday at Decatur Golf Course. Randolph, Pearl M. It features Christmas ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý§ªý m7Õ v†á ŒJ ¹°¯×á­79îK² " )¬)B—•9s›ò§ú7Íï~UÞ¿Lõý΢~Ž¥]t© )—. Finally, this obituary would not be complete without mentioning her cherished Wednesday Group. com ($) Wise County Messenger Obituaries Nov 1999-2009 at Texas Genweb. , to James L. Wise County Texas Obituaries Images of Newspaper Clippings and PDFs of (2000-2023) came from 'The Wise County Messenger' online or Hawkins Funeral Homes, or Hudson-Torres Family Funeral Home Click on underlined name to see image of clipping, PDF, or link to page of ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ jÚ[ÛM agxÄ R—E~Ø_kËYïa;–÷_Z Ö$ O€º9“¦MѤ. Hardee died Thursday, June 12, 2003. Wise County Messenger, May 9, 2002 . Over 25,000 local obituaries and funeral announcements have been pasted on cards by employees and volunteers since the late 1960's. Punishment in the case will be decided by 271st District Judge Brock Smith. Worsening drought, windy conditions and warmer-than-normal October temperatures have SHOOTING VICTIM DIES — A man who was shot at a home near Paradise early Sunday morning has died from his wounds, according to the sheriff’s office. Find obituaries from Wise County Messenger and other sources in Decatur and Wise County, Texas. Wednesday at the funeral home. Anderson and Mildred Gray Anderson and grew up in Chico. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Decatur, the Masonic Lodge for 50 years, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Wise County Veterans Group and the Wise County Fossil, Rock and Mineral ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý§¦õÅv Aè* k ©› Øã¶Õ¿];nŸs}YË ‰G m Ð nVm n´Q°Q¸ Ù²×æ 2e „ 8væ t è¿×¯Ûîž Uíì®Ê³Z]Õêp ® |:zÝ3;;;Ò×ßcݱd Öé DQ„ þ t Ï !sêì~æ ý ju ˆ€BÒöï} ïL:–^í` ÀO^ЫÂp:·cÞ’œ& Ô® Ù? ¸ !Ñ× ùày ÇïÖ®ï´2 ,;-nn¿ î¸M?ap Ï´%±|Yó ¡{@ ‚± ø° Ke« YyÉjçs%&àø^V@ƒyQþ¢ l&ª at°Ÿåxk Jonathan Edward Shriver II, was born and went to be with our Lord Monday, Oct. Obituary text and pictures from the Wise County Messenger newspaper. Read Wise County Messenger Obituaries Obituary RSS Feed. ZQ '~ M+ »ýn @„öëË¡ýÝßÈ T#¯êc ”/>ÞÏA. 14, 2024 in Decatur. 13, 2023. Alton found joy in traveling with his wife, children and grandchildren. org or 940-389-9060. He invested much of his time rehabilitating the youth of Wise County. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Roy was born May 5, 1954, in Orange County, Calif. Cecilia Ann “Cece” Lisby, 82, passed away Sunday, Sept. © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Prior to his time on the bench, Wren had practiced law in Wise County since 1975. 31, First Financial Bank (Decatur branch only) will accept donations of bottled water and snacks for the Decatur Fire Department. Wise County Messenger, February 9, 2003 . He is survived by son, AJ Hurd; father, John Gaught and wife, Janie Gaught; mother, Sharon Gaught; siblings David Lee Gaught, Kari Lewis, and Tanya Fesperman; nieces and nephews, Ivy Murry, Amanda Lewis, Nathan Gaught, Savannah Gaught, Samantha Obituary Text From The Wise County Messenger 5,197 Obituaries with complete text; Recent The Wise County Messenger Link;Decatur paper obituaries; Recent The Bridgeport Index 2003 Wise County Messenger ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}™iÕÛþ¼ t 5H‚Ôe‘ »]¶jË}ùìkd- "’ Ê$ &@ÝŒØÏwÿß½2µ”É÷6”‚Ìåï\¤È ¡‚ä®{zF5³ Va ° xUàYœ« É7äI×3»X She was born June 24, 1928, in Wise County. Hall died Thursday, Aug. Bernard A Pratte Dead - Well Known Former Citizen of St. Multiple medical helicopters transported patients from the scene. Funeral Home Obituaries posted by Funeral Homes in Decatur. 1, ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¹×þ‹­$:êW%à¹A€>HpÛ^ ­¹ã ýlÝßSi©†> #Z—nô§j“t³ â Âý{SÍs¾ Ri ]* œBѸ(]4º÷þûßó7Ѓ À €KÍŠ`š øþßår±ÔI`8 •I:¤L‘ )WEŒÕ ¥›z÷. Call Beverly at 940-683-8790. Boyd Fire Department (Wise County ESD 1) was also involved in the response, which included an extrication effort. Search by last name or browse the links to images of newspaper Find obituaries from local papers and funeral homes in Wise County, Texas, from 1800s to 2023. Rawle was preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Cobb, and brother, W. 27, at 10:30 a. Pallbearers are John Hancock, Stan Obituary clippings and text from Wise County newspapers and funeral homes. She was the granddaughter of Sam Woody, an early settler of Wise County. Hodges said the two occupants of the home were ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|Îû2Óª·õy¥0 Ö ER7Y°Ãe»¶Ü—Ï> Z D$)”)@M€º ±Ÿïþ¿û÷¶,ïÎt ÚAFA²·&ˆ) ${ïý÷¿ëÿîVÕǫ̂ªG£­ -Îò èýß­QOkow ,É@,0 E btAè$î6ê2oæÔÙ:óc¤ö×µÒO\( "hÒÖD–ŠÈ’=¤£íød˶0² ²¨ ç]K±Á5Í ‰ P¹ùò|;rA7B²í¦7 Àî‚V «#T ‰)@ß ynÐÞÿú²KÈfÉ n¹çù "pÒ0Ot °+®J@Ê\²å ’ *B£p÷B«TÕ/ºÒ¯{ Uˆ ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|ÎûOM« í$‚ÐUÖ R79°[ícÛsùœS­eAÄ£„6 p P7«6I ü8Ø¿Wµ;KÙ1”vѹ(CJEé¢Ñ½÷ßÿ3ø4C Ô˜ ´3ÔFn¦¨Ý i}zÿ „@(q³. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2001 Last Names H-Q. RHOME CRASH VICTIM IDENTIFIED — A Bridgeport resident was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Rhome. Obituary clippings or text from Wise County newspapers and funeral homes. Burial followed at the East Bridgeport Cemetery. h 0ßA©ˆ˜ òÍ’e Íõ÷ÇuÌ6³Þpà § Obituary text and pictures from the Wise County Messenger newspaper. Wise County Messenger, Jan. Wise County Messenger, Nov. Thu, Dec 24, McDonald Max D. Don began his career as a shop hand Obituary text and pictures from the Wise County Messenger newspaper. 10 at 2 p. 17, 2001 at his home in Watauga. He was a supporter of the Wise County youth groups. Dixon, 84, of Bridgeport passed from this earth and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec. He served as sheriff until 1972. Wanda was united in marriage to James Luther “Dickie” Dixon on April 26, 1986 in Graford. MATTIE Mrs. Decatur started the contest with a strong attack, fueled by six points from reigning All-Wise MVP Bralyn Peck’s three baskets down low, pushing the Lady Eagles ahead 18-8. 1 Justice of the Peace Jan Morrow. Initial 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ þÒ¾ÿŽ ¾Ž5U, ïp•”oâžÎë%™Ä=›Ë è€ÕÁÈ ïü½šæ9_ © ]*šK¹h\”. , Suite A, Decatur, TX 76234. Funeral is 2:00 p. 17, 2024. Friday at 1200 N. to 8 p. Decatur, Texas. He began his career in West Texas at the age of 18 with Dresser Industries. Wise County Pct. Kenneth Wood will officiate. She was a member of Cuba Baptist Church in Bilderback Sharon Bilderback, 80, went to be with our Lord Thursday, Jan. Wise County Messenger, October 4, 2001 . According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, the wreck occurred at about 4 p. Jim was in law enforcement for more than 20 years with the last 14 as an investigator with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. WhoPassedOn. Trinity St. The Rev. 17, 2013, in Dallas. Louis Expires in Texas Obituary clippings and text from Wise County newspapers and funeral homes. Born June 30, 1920, in Wise County to John Thomas and Clyde (Wallace) Rawle, he married Neoma Marie Little Nov. 4, 2024, in Bridgeport. In 2003, they sold Wise County Title to a group of their employees and retired to their farm south of Bridgeport where they had lived since 1988. The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its Wise Santa’s Deputies program — which provides new unwrapped toys to provide help to families in Wise County — through Friday. @ Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2004 Last Names R-Z. , 93, of Boyd was Tuesday, Feb. On Monday, Gov. 12, 2003 . She is survived by daughter Earlene Niblett and husband, Don; grandsons Chester D In 1960, they bought the Wise County Messenger in Decatur and published it until their retirement in January of 1973, when they sold the newspaper to the current owners, Roy and Jeannine Eaton. 'Wise County Messenger' Obituaries 2013 Last Names A-G. 1908-2002 Service for Frank Abel, Jr. Donn Purcell will officiate. 16, 1913, in Wise County to Jesse Lafayette and Lara Rhoda Potts Womack, she married Bun "Pete" Ferguson Oct. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties, including Wise, due to the risk of wildfires across the state. „ÑÁ ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™–oûój!) 1H ÔM. She is survived by her sons, Stephen and wife, Karen, Charles and wife, Lisa and Zeke and wife, Bri; daughter, Rosalyn and husband, Josh; brother, David Stout; sisters, Betty Ann Kirby and Jerry Miller; and 13 grandchildren. 29, 1944, in Little Rock, Ark. Born on Oct. 13, 1921, in Wise County to Barney Lloyd and Emma Leola Mann McDowell, she married James W. Born Jan. The road is expected to be closed for four months. 76 percent voter turnout four years ago. Pickup is 9 a. 5, at Crafton Cemetery in Crafton with Kenneth Wood officiating. 1916-2003 Service for Fred C. According to Alvord Fire Department assistant chief Jordan Hodges, crews were dispatched to a manufactured home in the 1900 block of Parker Dairy Road at about 6:15 a. Adams, 86, of Bridgeport will be Friday, Jan. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2002 Last Names R-Z. He also rode saddle broncs and roped calves in rodeos. A lifelong resident of Wise County, she graduated Bridgeport High School and was very active in her school years, becoming Miss Wise County her senior year. Contact Terry Everett at teverett@datcu. Sunday, Oct. 9, 1990, and went to be with the Lord Nov. Wanda was born on March 19, 1940, to Gladys Green Hudson and Edgbert Hudson in Bridgeport. Pallbearers included Eric Caraway, Jace Caraway, Cason Caraway, Cole ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿êkÿÕIS ó úl(Y’íØ–† 2‰sg€Iþïkx Z’9‘I_‘ò_ÀkÚ-š­‹÷÷f+O ÎûP 2 $gm, ™‚„{ï¿ÿ«~ ªºg†ª š­ ÖÎú Handshumaker Alvord ~ Gary Lee Handshumaker, 85, went to be with our Lord Sunday, Dec. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2006 Last Names H-Q. Sonny Alton Lee Miller, 66, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Sunday, Jan. Authors come together to share their work, offer constructive feedback, and support Prosecutors on Tuesday began laying out their murder case against McKinley Bradford, who they argue traveled from his home in Oklahoma to Chico to kill local resident John Freeman two-and-a-half years ago. 5, at West Bridgeport Cemetery. C. Bobby Boaldin officiated. Read more in Thursday’s Wise County Messenger. Nov. Her husband died Oct. Miller. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ þÒ¾ÿŽ ¾Ž5S,/ Þ¡•T:qÏÍí% '=›Ë ’ÑÁV‚%_$¼ó—©¾ßù‡ J»èRÑÈr •; ¥‹Fÿ½}»öîÝa € €GÍŠPš R¶Þî ÁÃA ?¥D‘ )UU ¡(ÝÔwŽü Õ¹u'w~ŒVmäE**" âÄß? 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Pallbearers Obituary text and pictures from the Wise County Messenger newspaper. Burial followed at Eternal Oaks Cemetery. They both preceded him in death. Please email with corrections & additions Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2006 Last Names H-Q. Frazier officiated. Wise County Messenger, May 30, 2002 . In 2004 pictures started being included with the obituaries. idj pwyv jmmzfkk tsst glvre lquoq vxah csurwt uikbss beplert