Obituaries

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J.L. Middleton

J.L. Middleton

Jun 12, 2026

J.L. Middleton, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, peacefully passed away at his residence on Friday, June 12, 2026.

J.L. Middleton was born on July 26, 1938, in Point, Texas, at his home to the late J.L. Sr. and Ruby (Spencer) Middleton. J.L. proudly served his country in the United States Navy and later retired from Rockwell International after many years...

Billy Crowson

Billy Crowson

Jun 9, 2026

Memorial service for Billy Crowson, age 60, of Mount Vernon, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 12, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Brett Moore, Michael Formby, Kade Crowson, Russel Stillwagoner, Jeff McAdams, Dayton Gifford, Dustin Ray, and Alan Screws serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Crowson peacefully...

J.L. Harred

J.L. Harred

Jun 9, 2026

Graveside service for J.L. Harred, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Nelta Cemetery with Toney Hurley and Jack Harred officiating and Montana Hurley, Kenny Crowson, Charles Murray, Derrek Harred, Darron Harred, and Rodney Harred serving as pallbearers. John McLane, Wayne Henegar, Larry Jay Temples, Mark Worley, Dr. Ronald...

Jason Talley

Jason Talley

Jun 7, 2026

Memorial service for Jason Talley, age 52, of Brashear, Texas, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor David Hamm officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Talley passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Jason Talley was born...

Sandy Richard

Sandy Richard

Jun 6, 2026

Memorial service for Sandy Richard, 80, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at League Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Richard passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Sandy was born on May 25, 1946, in Ada, Oklahoma, to Burke and Laverne Standridge. On April 28, 1966, she married...

Jeanne Cowley

Jeanne Cowley

Jun 5, 2026

Betty Jeanne Cowley was born on November 10, 1933, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Alfred Guy Edwards and Zua Estell Eversole. She traveled and lived many places with her father working for Haliburton Oil Company, she had fond memories of her first job, which she got at the age of 12, setting pins at the local bowling alley in Odessa, Texas....

Nicolas Reamsbottom

Nicolas Reamsbottom

Jun 4, 2026

Funeral service for Nicolas “Nic” Reamsbottom, age 25, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Reamsbottom passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Nicolas “Nic” Reamsbottom was born on June...

David Nix

David Nix

Jun 2, 2026

Funeral service for David Nix, age 56, of Yantis, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Nix passed away at Medical City Dallas Hospital...

Louise (Potts) Wright Anderson

Louise (Potts) Wright Anderson

Jun 1, 2026

Graveside service for Louise (Potts) Wright Anderson, age 95, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Greenview Cemetery with Rev. Ray Evers officiating and Pat Potts, Bo Potts, Geary Almon, Matt Nixon, Odis Walls, and Scotty Almon serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Murray-Orwosky...

Rosemary Gregg

Rosemary Gregg

May 31, 2026

Graveside service for Rosemary Gregg of Dike, Texas, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Shooks Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Mack McClain officiating. Visitation will be held from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. prior to the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. 

Rosemary Temples Gregg, 92, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Rosemary was born on...

Elsi Horton

Elsi Horton

May 28, 2026

Memorial service for Elsi Horton, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Lantz officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Horton passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Tyler, Texas, on...

Kenneth Ray Romans

Kenneth Ray Romans

May 26, 2026

Funeral service for Kenneth Ray Romans, age 85, of Cumby, Texas, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Norman Carson officiating. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Romans peacefully passed away at his residence on Tuesday,...

Sandy McPeters

Sandy McPeters

May 25, 2026

Memorial service for Sandy McPeters, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Mrs. McPeters passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Tyler, Texas, on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Sandy McPeters was born on August 17, 1957, in Hemet, California, to the late Holly...

Anna Osorio

Anna Osorio

May 24, 2026

Funeral service for Anna Osorio, age 11, of Pueblo, Colorado, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Doyle Hayes officiating. Interment will follow at Posey Cemetery with Daniel Lopez, Osman Lopez, Jose Lopez, James Brown, Jose Osorio, Ellis Dicus, Garett Jones serving as pallbearers and Oscar Marroquin serving as honorary...

Galo Hernandez

Galo Hernandez

May 23, 2026

Funeral service for Galo Hernandez, age 84, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a Rosary service at 6:00 P.M Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky...

Hilda (Holder) Ballard

Hilda (Holder) Ballard

May 23, 2026

Hilda (Holder) Ballard, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 23, 2026. No formal services are being held per her request.

Hilda was born on July 23, 1946, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Roy Evans and Nadine (Anderson) Holder. She graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. She then attended North Texas University followed by...

Julie "JuJu" Smith

Julie "JuJu" Smith

May 22, 2026

Julie Smith was born on July 11, 1969, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to the late William Bright and Bonnie Carpenter. She married Duane Smith in Como, Texas, on February 27, 1988. Julie loved music and singing, and her greatest joy in life was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished every moment spent with her...

Mary Frances Watson

Mary Frances Watson

May 21, 2026

Mary Frances Watson — a life well livedMary Frances Watson, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away peacefully at Christus Mother Frances Hospital on Thursday, May 21, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 20, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.Born on June 24, 1942, in Sulphur Springs, Mary Frances was the daughter of Lawrence...

Olevia "Claudine" Rust

Olevia "Claudine" Rust

May 21, 2026

Funeral service for Olevia “Claudine” Rust, age 95, of Greenville, Texas, will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Union Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Olevia Claudine Rust passed away peacefully, surrounded by the...

John R. "Randy" Caraway

John R. "Randy" Caraway

May 17, 2026

Memorial service for John R. “Randy” Caraway, age 73, of Tyler, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Marvin Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas, with Dr. Doug Baker officiating. Interment will be at the United States Air Force Academy cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Caraway passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Tyler,...