Doris Irene Bourgeois Sims, 81, of Sherman, left this earthly life on Monday, January 7, 2025 in McKinney. Visitation will be Saturday, January 11 from 6:00-8:00pm at Dannel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Dannel Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Ed Goolsby officiating. Private burial will follow. Doris was born in Kahoka, Missouri to Roy & Irene Bourgeois on November 21, 1943. She started school at Black School, a one-room school house in rural, Missouri – excelling such that she skipped 4th grade! She graduated from Clark County High School in Kahoka. She met Paul Sims while attending Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman State University), and they were married on May 28, 1961. She later received an Associates Degree in Sociology and Psychology from Grayson County Junior College. For many years, she was a homemaker but branched out as a teacher / aide for the Wee Care Preschool in Howe, Texas. Later, she had her own store called the Wheel & Deal Shop in Howe, specializing in square dance attire, arts and crafts, as well as clothing alterations. She enjoyed reading (Agatha Christie, Stephen King, and Lee Childs were particular favorite authors) and all types of sewing including needlework. Doris is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Paul Sims, and her parents, Roy & Irene Bourgeois. She is survived by her siblings, Eldon Bourgeois and Mary (Rich) Gilchrist; her children, Tammie Sims, Tony & Vivian Sims, and Troy & Sandra Sims; her grandkids, Justin (Kathie), Dustin, Timothy (Brittany), Robin (Glen) Seana (Jon), and Micah; her great-grandkids, Isaiah, Noah, Daniel, Nathaniel, Mavis, and J.T; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandkids. Memorials may be given to Sherman Community Players, the World Literacy Foundation, or the United Methodist Committee on Relief.

A Celebration of Life for Kenneth “Ken” Wardwell, 79, of Sherman, who passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Dannel Funeral Home Chapel in Sherman. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Dannel Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Ken was born in Teague, Texas on February 1, 1945, to Delbert and Ludie Mae Wardwell. He was raised in Stamford, Texas and attended Stamford Schools. He moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, where he lived with his former wife and 2 children, Darla and Scott Wardwell. Ken was employed by Safeway and worked as a meat cutter for over 20 years until the company closed in 1987. He then began working for Albertsons and retired in 2022. Ken met and married the love of his life, Lisa IronShell in 1993 in McKinney, Texas. They moved to Sherman in 1994 and raised 3 step sons, Michael, Charlie, and JJ Komorowski. Ken enjoyed playing pool, hunting and fishing, and classic rock and roll, particularly Led Zeppelin. He loved his work and watching the boys play sports and attended most of their games. He loved the Dallas Cowboys. He was a hard worker, and his employees appreciated him as their manager. He will be missed. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Margie Stearns, 2 brothers, Willis Wardwell and Henry Lawrence Wardwell and his daughter, Darla Sue Wardwell. He is survived by his wife, Lisa IronShell Wardwell of Sherman; son, Scott Wardwell and wife Misty of Wichita Falls; 3 step sons: Michael Komorowski and wife Melanie of Ft. Worth, TX, Charlie Komorowski and wife Julie of Howe, TX, and JJ Komorowski of Sherman; granddaughter: Mikaylah Komorowski of Sherman, 2 grandsons, Kolbe Lappin and Cooper Komorowski of Howe; sisters, Charlotte Myher of Knollwood, Laura Cole and husband Corky of Golson, brother Clarence Wardwell and wife Linda of Snyder, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.

Arturo Hinojosa, 43, of Sherman, Texas, passed away on January 3rd, 2025, in an accident in the early morning in Mexico. Arturo was born in Brownsville, Texas, on August 2nd, 1981, Arturo graduated from Sherman high school in 2000 and went on to achieve his childhood dream. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 2000, where he proudly served. After several years of service, he transitioned to the United States Army, where he continued his dedicated career on active duty and in the Army Reserves, serving with honor until his passing. Throughout his career, he had the opportunity to serve in various missions in the United States and worldwide. He ventured to Egypt, Romania, and Djibouti in Africa Arturo enjoyed playing and watching soccer, especially when he got to cheer for the Chivas. He raised his girls to love and play soccer and coached their teams for several seasons. He loved making carne asada and tacos on free weekends and enjoyed time with the family. Arturo is survived by his wife Amalia P. Hinojosa, his children’s. Nicole, Annika, Rubi, Priscila, Elisabeth, Ashley, Aaron and Arturo, Maria Adriana Alva mother of his children’s two step children David and Ricardo Rueda two grandchildren, Adalyn and Karson, his parents Arturo and Petra Hinojosa, his sisters Veronica and Claudia Patricia, nieces and nephews: Ruben Armijo, Ahtziri Valencia, Perla Abigail Armijo, Miguel Gomez, Ithzel Gomez, and Eddie Alejandro Hinojosa. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Dannel Funeral Home. Another visitation will be held from 9:00am-12:00pm Sunday, January 13, 2025, at Dannel Funeral Home, followed by the funeral services by Juan Miguel Saldierna of (First Baptist Church of Denison). Burial will follow at 2pm at West Hill Cemetery, 1304 W Lamar St, Sherman, TX. Arrangements are by Dannel Funeral Home. Arturo Hinojosa, de 43 años, de Sherman, Texas, falleció el 3 de enero de 2025 en un accidente en la madrugada en México, Arturo nació en Brownsville, Texas, el 2 de agosto de 1981, Arturo se graduó de la escuela secundaria en el año 2000 y logró su sueño de la infancia. Y se unió al Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos en el año 2000, donde sirvió con orgullo.Después de varios años de servicio, se trasladó al Army de los Estados Unidos, donde continuó su dedicada carrera en servicio activo y en la Reserva del Army, sirviendo con honor hasta su fallecimiento. A lo largo de su carrera, tuvo la oportunidad de participar en diversas misiones en los Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo. Viajó a Egipto, Rumania y Djibouti en África. A Arturo le gustaba jugar y ver fútbol, especialmente cuando jugaban las Chivas. Crió a sus hijas para que amaran y jugaran al fútbol y entrenó a sus equipos durante varias temporadas. Le encantaba hacer carne asada y tacos para disfrutar en familia. Arturo le sobrevive su esposa Amalia P. Hinojosa, sus hijos Nicole, Annika, Rubi, Priscila, Elisabeth, Ashley, Aaron y Arturo, Maria Adriana Alva madre de sus hijos, sus hijastros David y Ricardo Rueda, dos nietos, Adalyn y Karson, sus padres Arturo y Petra Hinojosa, sus hermanas Veronica y Claudia Patricia, sobrinos y sobrinas: Ruben Armijo, Ahtziri Valencia, Perla Abigail Armijo, Miguel Gomez, Ithzel Gomez, y Eddie Alejandro Hinojosa. La visita será de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m. el domingo 12 de enero de 2025 en Dannel Funeral Home. Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. el lunes 13 de enero de 2025 en Dannel Funeral Home, con Juan Miguel Saldierna (de primera iglesia bautista) oficiando. El entierro será a las 2:00 p.m. en el West Hill Cemetery, 1304 W Lamar St, Sherman,TX. Los arreglos están a cargo de Dannel Funeral Home.