Obituaries
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Walter Allen Story
Oct 9, 2024
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Walter Allen Story, age 54, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Story passed away at his home in Sulphur Springs on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Walter Allen Story was born on July 20, 1970 in Mt. Vernon, Texas to Edsel Willson and Barbara Rae (Jones) Story. Walter graduated from Como-Pickton High...
Joy Allen
Oct 7, 2024
Funeral service for Joy Allen, age 84, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Pastor Tommy Earl Burton and Dwight Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery with Brian Monk, Jaxton Monk, John Merrell, Mike Rushin, Garry Davison, Daniel Wyatt, and Dwight...
Cortland Bernard Savage
Oct 7, 2024
Cortland Bernard Savage April 12, 1932 — October 7, 2024 Granbury, Texas
It is with a sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Cortland Savage, age 92, on October 7, 2024. Cortland was a man of deep faith and unwavering dedication to Jesus Christ, whose passion for serving Him was evident in every aspect of his...
Nancy Burkham
Oct 6, 2024
Graveside service for Nancy Burkham, age 84, of Dike, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Connor Cemetery. Mrs. Burkham passed away at her home on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Nancy Burkham was born on January 24, 1940 in Maywood, California to Ray and Edith (Foster) Gelnett. She eloped with the love of her life,...
Alicia Vargas
Oct 3, 2024
Visitation for Alicia Vargas, age 65, will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Vargas passed away at her home in Dike, Texas on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Lou Caufield, Sr.
Oct 3, 2024
Lou Caulfield Sr., age 87, of Quitman, Texas passed away on October 3, 2024, at Rock Creek Health and Rehab.
Lou was born on August 6, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky to John E. and Irene (Kerstien) Caulfield. He married Patricia Dailey on April 8, 1995, in Garland, Texas. Lou was a pilot in the United States Air Force. He was a...
Scotty Sewell
Oct 3, 2024
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Funeral service for Scotty Sewell, age 62 of Como, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Judge Brad Cummings officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery with Justin Sewell, Chris Sewell, Brent Sewell, Roger Don Sewell, Hayden Sewell, Grayson Sewell, Ron Mayberry, and Antwone Young serving as pallbearers. Honorary...
Wanda Durham
Oct 2, 2024
Wanda L. Durham, age 77 of Yantis, Texas passed away October 2, 2024 at her home.
Wanda was born in Houston, Texas to Edward and Naomi Jones. Wanda was raised by her mother Naomi and bonus dad, Orum Moss. Wanda was a brilliant woman with a strong work ethic matched only by her love of animals. Wanda deeply loved her cats,...
Alvis Eugene Gilbert
Sep 30, 2024
Memorial service for Alvis Eugene Gilbert will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at County Line Baptist Church in Miller Grove, Texas.
Alvis Eugene Gilbert was born September 8, 1927 in Rains County to Eugene and Ruth Gilbert. He passed away on September 30, 2024 at the age of 97 in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Alvis graduated from Rains...
Willie Nelson
Sep 29, 2024
Willie Nelson, age 82 of Farmersville, Texas passed away on September 29, 2024 at Lexington Medical Lodge.
Sherry Webb
Sep 28, 2024
Graveside service for Sherry Webb, age 53 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Peerless Cemetery with Rev Paul Ray Vititow officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Ms. Webb passed away on September 28, 2024 at her residence.
Sherry was born on July 9, 1971 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Tommy...
Bert Kirkpatrick
Sep 24, 2024
Funeral service for William Bert Kirkpatrick age 92, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Greg Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Cheyenne Smithers, Jim Clater, Dale Brown, William Cody Smithers, Stephen Richter and Dusty Clater serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be William...
Nellie Jean Dodd
Sep 24, 2024
Funeral service for Nellie Dodd, age 88, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Chapel with Michael Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Rockdale Cemetery with Anthony Stone, Ruston Bult, Casen Bult, Mac McCoy, J.D. McCoy, and Chad Bult serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jaden Gafford, Jaxon Gafford, and...
Sandra Hershey Bernight
Sep 22, 2024
Funeral service for Sandra Hershey Bernight, age 64, of Brashear, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Amanda Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Seymore Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Bernight passed away...
Johnny McAfee
Sep 22, 2024
Funeral service for Johnny McAfee, age 82, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Jeff Harris officiating. Interment will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Old Saltillo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home...
James "Jim" Knox McLaren
Sep 20, 2024
James “Jim” Knox McLaren passed away September 20, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. However, he will continue to live in the hearts of the many who loved him.
Although Jim’s parents lived in Austin, he was born in Dallas, Texas, on April 4, 1936, because his mother felt that Dallas had the best doctors. He grew up in the Travis Heights area...
Melissa Ann Fletcher
Sep 20, 2024
A family-led Celebration of Life Service for Melissa Ann Fletcher, age 81, of Lubbock, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Morton Methodist Church in Morton, Texas with Kelly Inman and Chris Fletcher officiating. Mrs. Fletcher passed away at Rock Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Friday, September 20, 2024.
Ann Fletcher,...
Felix Sanchez
Sep 19, 2024
Felix Sanchez was called home on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Felix Sanchez was born on March 28, 1972 to Domingo Sanchez and Crescencia Hernandez. Felix was known as a great businessman but will always be remembered as an even better person. He not only earned your business but also gained your trust...
Rick Johnson
Sep 17, 2024
Graveside service for Rick Johnson, age 62, of Cypress, Texas will be held at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Salem Cemetery in Alba, Texas with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Johnson passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Ricky Dale Johnson...
Archie Bell
Sep 17, 2024
Archie Wade Bell, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, Texas went to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by his family on September 17, 2024. He was born August 7, 1948 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to G.W. Bell and Thelma Alice Armstrong Bell. He was married to Jimmie Faye Pool on July 21, 1967 in Como, Texas.
Together they had two children,...
