Obituaries
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
