Obituaries

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LaVaughn Hahn

LaVaughn Hahn

May 28, 2024

LaVaughn Dean Hahn (Dillenberger) passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, TX, at the age of 90. She was born on November 15, 1933, in Kilgore, TX to Walter and Vergie (Jones) Dillenberger.

 

LaVaughn, known for her love of mountains and camping as well as her passion for hiking and music, cherished spending time with her family and...

Rex Graham

Rex Graham

May 25, 2024

Funeral service for Rex Graham, age 74 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Jessica Trevino, Daniel Alvarado, Luis Ruiz, Aldo Ramirez, and Daniel Cantu serving as pallbearers. Interment will be held at a later date at the DFW National Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation....

Martha Stapleton Pacheco

Martha Stapleton Pacheco

May 24, 2024

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Martha Stapleton Pacheco “Grammy”, died on May 24, 2024 at the age of 82. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on December 6, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Dessie Stapleton. She grew up in Texas along with two brothers Ken and Louis Stapleton...

Molly Anne Gulledge

Molly Anne Gulledge

May 23, 2024

Molly Anne Gulledge was born on December 16, 1943 in Hopkins County, TX to C.F. and Frances (McFarland) Coker. She married James “Jim” Gulledge in Como, TX on June 29, 1968.  She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Bossier City, LA.  Molly enjoyed Mission work for many years with an emphasis on child evangelism. Prior to her...

Shirley Lou Anderson

Shirley Lou Anderson

May 21, 2024

Funeral service for Shirley Lou Anderson age 88, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Lantz, Jason Dietze, and Brant Small officiating. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery with Laine Anderson, Dustin Small, Brant Small, Landon Johnson, Troy Nunnery, Sean Dennis, and Chris...

Mary Ross

Mary Ross

May 17, 2024

Mary Undene Thomas Ross who was affectionately known as “Sue” a childhood nickname was born August 15, 1935 in Hopkins County, the daughter of Britt, and Elizabeth Nash Thomas. She was one of 18 siblings of a blended family. 

She was baptized at an early age, and after moving to town from the East Caney Community in 1944, she united with...

Bill Giles

Bill Giles

May 14, 2024

Celebration of life for Bill Giles, age 36, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Brother Bob Boyce officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Giles passed away on May 14, 2024 at Christus Mother Frances -Tyler. 

 

Bill was born on September 27,...

Gene (Alvin Eugene) Crist

Gene (Alvin Eugene) Crist

May 14, 2024

Funeral service for Gene (Alvin Eugene) Crist, age 79 of Cumby, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, TX with Bro. Wayne Darty officiating. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel with Calvin Perry, Hunter Crist, Samuel Perry, Elijah Perry, Jack Ragland, Sean Walker, John Horsley, and Lil...

Jane Willis

Jane Willis

May 12, 2024

Jane Faye Willis, 81, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2024.  Jane was formerly of McKinney, Texas where she spent her childhood and most of her adult life.  She moved to Sulphur Springs in 2015 to be close to her family.  She was fondly referred to as Aunt Jane by her nieces, nephews, and other special family...

Luevella Harris

Luevella Harris

May 11, 2024

Funeral service for Luevella Harris, age 94, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at East Caney Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX with Pastor LaVelle Hendricks officiating.  Interment will follow at East Caney Cemetery.   Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Mrs. Harris passed away on Saturday,...

Gene Barnett

Gene Barnett

May 10, 2024

Welcome Gene Barnett, age 91, passed away on May 10, 2024, at his home in Saltillo, TX. 

 Gene was born July 12, 1932, in New Hope, TX. He was the son of Welcome Earl Barnett and Ollie (Rice) Barnett. 

 Following graduation from Saltillo High School in 1953, Gene married Imogene (White) Barnett. They were married for 70 years. 

 Gene joined the Dallas Police...

Nell Tanton

Nell Tanton

May 10, 2024

Claudia Nell Tanton was born on December 3, 1928 in Dike, TX to Nolan and Marcella (Smith) Terrell.  She married N.W. (Ned) Tanton in Hopkins County on July 25, 1945. They were happily married for over 59 years, until his passing in 2004. She worked in retail/sales at Gibson’s and K-Mart for many years. Nell accepted the Lord as her...

Jesse Nolan Fields

Jesse Nolan Fields

May 9, 2024

Jesse Nolan Fields, age 56, of Sulphur Springs, TX passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his home in Sulphur Springs, TX.  

Linda Lewis

Linda Lewis

May 9, 2024

Linda Lewis, age 65, of Quitman, TX passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, TX on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

 

Linda Joyce Lewis was born on December 9, 1958 in Loma Linda, California to William and Nona (McDowell) Lewis. She married Janet Lee Lewis in Oklahoma on October 18, 2014.  Linda was a truck driver and pilot car...

Callie Singleton

Callie Singleton

May 5, 2024

Funeral service for Callie Singleton, age 80, formerly of Quinlan, TX will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Cross Country Cowboy Church in Sulphur Springs, TX with Rowdy France and Levi Barcus officiating.   Interment will follow at Quinlan IOOF Cemetery with Colt Baxter, Khal France, Chad Jones, Travis Singleton, Layne Singleton, and Kaleb Baxter...

James Brandon Clare

James Brandon Clare

Apr 30, 2024

Graveside service for James Brandon Clare, age 53, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery in Hopkins County. Visitation will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the cemetery. Mr. Clare passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX.

 

James Brandon Clare was...

Milus Neil Robinson

Milus Neil Robinson

Apr 29, 2024

Milus Robinson, beloved by many went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29th of 2024 in Mount Vernon, Texas.  Milus, the youngest child and only son was born November 24, 1930 to Samuel Francis (Frank) and Inez Ashberry Robinson in the Greenview community.  Mr. Robinson had passed his 93rd milestone of life, which since early manhood had...

Charles Edward King

Charles Edward King

Apr 28, 2024

Charles Edward “Ed” King, age 98, passed from this life on the evening of April 28, 2024, at his home in Dallas, Texas.  He was born to Daniel Wylie King and Dovie Galena Petty on July 23, 1925, in Cumby, Texas. He was the ninth child of eight brothers and two sisters. His mother passed away in childbirth with the...

AJ Yates

AJ Yates

Apr 25, 2024

Funeral service for AJ Yates, age 22, of Miller Grove, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at County Line Baptist Church in Point, TX with Steve Bergstrom and Wayne Darty officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Ethan Shelton, James Shelton, III, Jesse Yates, Paxton Biggs, Rhett McAnalley, and Blake Holloway serving as...

James Ray Smith

James Ray Smith

Apr 24, 2024

Funeral service for James Ray Smith, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, TX with Andy Wright and Mike Eason officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with David Smith, Steven Smith, Calvin Brey, Jimmy Boswell, Rodney Boswell, and Danny Darlin...