Obituaries

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Daniel B. Hicks

Daniel B. Hicks

Oct 28, 2024

Funeral service for Daniel B. Hicks, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. David Joslin officiating. There will be a Private Interment at Restlawn Memorial Park with Kade Koon, Chase Koon, Blake Sewell, Asa Joslin, Mike O’Dell, Jake Murray, Anthony Mowrer, and Barry Smith...

Kenneth Moyle

Kenneth Moyle

Oct 26, 2024

Memorial Service for Kenneth Moyle, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Mr. Moyle passed away in Sulphur Springs on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Kenneth Dwight Moyle was born on June 22, 1945 in Tulare County, California to Dwight Thomas and Charline (Clayton) Moyle. He married Joan...

Rickey Lane Roberts

Rickey Lane Roberts

Oct 26, 2024

A private family service for Rickey Roberts, age 68, of Caddo Mills, Texas, will be held at a later date. Mr. Roberts passed away at Rock Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Rickey Roberts was born on January 15, 1956, in Clarksville, Texas, to Jones W. and Cecile F. (Sweeden) Roberts. Rickey was known to everyone to be...

Jorge Garcia

Jorge Garcia

Oct 25, 2024

Jorge Garcia, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, October 25, 2024. 

Vela Pace

Vela Pace

Oct 24, 2024

Graveside service for Vela Pace, age 90, of Dike, Texas will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Bro. Mark Garrett officiating. James Pace, Thomas Pace, John Pace, and Joel Pace will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur...

Sarah Dalrymple

Sarah Dalrymple

Oct 24, 2024

Ms. Sarah Dalrymple passed away at her home in Sulphur Springs on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Sara Eunice Dalrymple was born on June 11, 1978 in Spring, Texas to Andrew and Judith (Nuckolls) Dalrymple. 

Sarah is survived by her father, Andrew Dalrymple; sister, Katherine Keahey (Jim Caryle) of Lilburn, Georgia; nephew, James Andrew Keahey of Palestine, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles, and...

Sharon Zeleny

Sharon Zeleny

Oct 23, 2024

Memorial service for Sharon Zeleny, age 72, of Streetman, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Zeleny passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Sharon Elaine Zeleny was born May 6, 1952 in Guymon, Oklahoma to Elvis and Joy (Stock) Maddox, and grew up in Texhoma, Texas....

Connie Briggs

Connie Briggs

Oct 23, 2024

Funeral service for Connie Briggs, age 74, of Cumby, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024 at County Line Baptist Church in Miller Grove, Texas. Interment will follow at Miller Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be head one hour prior from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at County Line Baptist Church. Ms. Briggs passed away at Christus Mother Frances...

Jim Scott

Jim Scott

Oct 22, 2024

Celebration of life for Jim Scott, age 60, of Longview, Texas will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Scott passed away at his home in Longview, Texas on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Jimmy Gene Scott was born on December 24, 1963 in Dallas, Texas to W.D. “Skeeter” and...

Donald Dodd

Donald Dodd

Oct 20, 2024

Memorial service for Donald Dodd, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Dodd passed away at his home on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Donald Lee Dodd was born on October 12, 1943 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Elton and Nina (Herod) Dodd. He married Pamela Burns...

Mary Watkins

Mary Watkins

Oct 20, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Sparkman Watkins of Pine Forest, Texas gained her wings on Sunday, October 20, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on February 5, 1933 in Como, Texas to Luke and Winnie (Dowdy) Sparkman. She married R.A. Watkins on December 20, 1948 in Tyler, Texas. After R.A.’s service to our country, they moved back to Texas and purchased the...

Lance Lester

Lance Lester

Oct 19, 2024

Funeral service for Lance Lester, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Jerry Lester officiating. Interment will follow at Donelton Cemetery, Lone Oak, Texas with Zach Lester, Michael Lester, Jerry Lester, Chris Lester, Cody Lester, and Buddy Williams serving as pallbearers....

Kathy George

Kathy George

Oct 18, 2024

Funeral service for Kathy George, age 76, of Pickton, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Jarrett Elmore officiating. Interment will follow at Winterfield Cemetery with Donald Court, Justin McComb, Brad Flues, Cayden Barr, JJ Cummings, Dallin Horton, and Brent Horton serving as pallbearers. Parker Cummings will be serving as an...

George Minyard

George Minyard

Oct 18, 2024

George Minyard was born on June 12, 1934, to George Washington Minyard and Rose (Willis) Minyard in Ada, Oklahoma. He married Ann (Ponder) Minyard in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 25, 1963. He provided for his family by working as a truck driver. George’s favorite pastime was talking about his trucks and vehicles. If you knew him, you probably heard...

Sheila Hawkins

Sheila Hawkins

Oct 18, 2024

Sheila Lane Hawkins passed away at Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Friday, October 18, 2024.

 Sheila Lane Hawkins was born on April 7, 1967 in Mt. Vernon, Texas to George and Lana (White) Buchanan. 

 Sheila is survived by her daughter, Nikki Barnett (Jason) of Sulphur Springs, Texas; brother, Shane Buchanan of Como, Texas; sister, Stacie Smith, Paris,...

Al Stover

Al Stover

Oct 17, 2024

Allen Ray StoverSeptember 5, 1935 - October 17, 2024Beloved son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend

Allen Ray Stover (89), passed peacefully in his sleep on October 17, 2024. Allen "Al" was born on September 5, 1935 in Charleston, West Virginia to his parents Troy and Martha Stover. 

Al was well-known to his community as a loyal friend and businessman who was always...

Mike Fite

Mike Fite

Oct 14, 2024

Memorial service for Mike Fite, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Neal officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Mr. Fite passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas on Monday, October 14,...

Grace Hawkins

Grace Hawkins

Oct 14, 2024

Funeral service for Grace Hawkins, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Jason Lindley officiating. Interment will follow at Mel Haven Cemetery with Jarred Dunlap, Marcus Johnson, Broderick Godbolt, Shane Stotts, Roderick Godbolt, and Johnny Wright serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Hawkins passed away at her...

Lou Jane (Janie) Rodgers

Lou Jane (Janie) Rodgers

Oct 12, 2024

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Lou Jane (Janie) Rodgers, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Rodgers passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday, October 12, 2024. 

Lou Jane Rodgers was born on July 13, 1951 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Leamon and Beverly (Phillips) Burns. She...

Johney W. Hillis

Johney W. Hillis

Oct 11, 2024

Funeral service for Johney Hillis, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Perry Johnson and Bro. Doyle Hayes officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Alvin Hillis, Terry Reagor, Kaden Ferrell, Scott Hillis, Blaine Gibson, Charles Aaron Peterson II, Ivan Romero, Steven...