All Obituaries

James Maurice “Pete” McKnight crossed over from this life to his heavenly home at the age of 86. He was surrounded by his loving family as he completed his journey on this earth. His family and friends find great comfort and joy in the reunion that occurred at 6:15 pm, Friday, May 11, 2018. Funeral services are scheduled on Monday, May 14th, 2018 at 2PM at Life Tabernacle, Cunningham, Tx. with Frankie Norwood officiating.   Burial will follow at Restland...

Calvin Leon Day, age 78 of Pattonville, died on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Spring Lake of Paris.  Graveside Services have been scheduled for 6:00pm on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Shady Grove Cemetery. He was born in Pattonville on January 9, 1940, the son of Herman and Della Russell Day.  He married the former Judith Anderson on July 5, 1961.  She preceded him in death in 2005.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Kevin Day in 1997 and a grandson, Kristopher...

Mary Evelyn Brown, 89 of Bogata, died on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Paris Regional Medical Center.  Services are scheduled for Sunday, May 13 at 3:00pm under the Pavilion of Bogata Cemetery with Reverends Ray Evers and Carl Brown officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Bogata on Sunday afternoon from 1:30-2:30PM. She was born on May 9, 1929 in Winfield, Texas, the daughter of Walter and Millie Smith Harper.  She married James L. Brown who...

Morris Wayne (Winky) Hill age 58 of Talco died Tuesday May 8 at his residence. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday May 13 at 3pm in Bogata Church of God with Sister Ethel Elrod officiating.  His cremains will be buried in Malta Cemetery near DeKalb. He was born Feb 18,1960 in Dallas the son of Joe Wayne and Helen Williams Hill. He was a grandson of Morris and Irene Williams.   He is survived by his mother Helen Buchanan of Bogata, his children Justin...

Elmer Leon Smith, 78 of Detroit, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services have been set for Monday, May 7, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church Detroit with Rev. Doug Higdon officiating.  Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service time at the church. Wood Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. He was born on February 19, 1940 in Pinhook, Texas to...

Ina M. Ward, 92 of Bowie and formerly of Bogata, died on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Independence Hall Assisted Living.  Funeral Services have been scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the First Baptist Church of Bogata with Dr. Bryan Morgan officiating.  Burial will follow in Halesboro Cemetery.  The Family will receive friends from 12-1PM at the Church prior to services.  Wood Funeral Homes, Bogata have charge of the arrangements. She was born in...

Phillis G. Kilgore, age 66 of Deport, died in Brentwood Terrace on April 29, 2018.  The family will have a visitation on Friday, May 4 from 6-8pm at Wood Funeral Homes, Deport. She was born in Paris on January 15, 1952, the daughter of A.B. and Delores Carter Spann.  She was a nurse.  Preceding her in death are her parents; her son, John Dollins; her husband, Richard Kilgore; and two sisters:  Raelene Isbell and Mary Lynn Cole. She is survived by her...

Ernest Edward Neading Jr age 79 of Bogata died suddenly Saturday April 28 near his home. At his request cremation was handled by Wood Funeral Homes of Bogata. A come and go reception to greet his family will be held beginning at 6:30 pm Friday May 4 in the Bogata VFD station.  Ernest was born Sept 23,1938 in Sparta, Ohio the son of Ernest Edward Neading Sr and Gertrude Kline Neading.  He married the former Mary Lou Womack Feb 15,1959 in Canton....

Services for Mr. Jerry L. Morris, age 73 of Powderly formerly of Bogata died on April 22, 2018 in Paris Regional Medical Center.  Following Cremation, memorial services will be scheduled.   He was born in Deport, Texas on January 14, 1945, the son of William Rass and Ruth Wright Morris.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Bill Morris and the mother of his children, Rebecca Morris.   He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of...

Rev James Melvin (Bro. Jim) Simmons, age 78 of Johntown died April 12 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Sunday April 22 at 2:30 pm in Johntown Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Nichols officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church. Wood Funeral Home of Bogata has charge of arrangements. Rev Simmons pastored Baptist churches all over the United States and did mission work in both Alaska and japan. He is survived by his wife Camille...