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Rose Raines

Rose Raines

Jan 10, 2025

Rosalie Dunigan Raines was born on January 28, 1959 to Joe Loyd and Johnnie Jo (Hammonds) Dunigan. She married James Raines in Commerce, Texas on July 3, 1999. Rose retired from Walmart after almost 20 years of service. She was an avid reader of books and you could find her most days enjoying a good novel.

Rose is survived by her...

John Monteneri

John Monteneri

Jan 8, 2025

Celebration of Life for John Monteneri, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Monteneri passed away at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

John Monteneri was born on October 31, 1954 in Warren, Ohio to Phillip John and Eclaira Louise (Hood) Monteneri. John worked in construction as...

Sandra Bryant

Sandra Bryant

Jan 8, 2025

Sandra Bryant, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2025 at her home in Cumby, TX surrounded by her family. Sandra was born on July 23, 1943 in Saltillo, Texas to James Wesley Beasley and Gladys Ellen Buckholt Beasley. She married Arlie Wayne Bryant on August 21, 1964 in Copeville, Texas. Sandra retired from...

Shirley Story

Shirley Story

Jan 6, 2025

Funeral service for Shirley Story, age 84 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Perry Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery with David Aaron, Justin Aaron, Billy Thedford, Troy Hill, Zachary Teel, and Fernando Aguilar serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one...

Matt Young

Matt Young

Jan 5, 2025

Memorial service for Matt Young, age 49, of Lindale, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Hopkins County Civic Center Auditorium with Greg Owens officiating. Visitation will follow the service. Honorary pallbearers will be his brothers-in-law. Matt, who was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2022, passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital...

Carolyn Ann Hiatt Friday

Carolyn Ann Hiatt Friday

Jan 5, 2025

Funeral service for Carolyn Ann Hiatt Friday, age 78, of Mt. Vernon, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Lyle & Monica Swavel officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Richard Herrick, Michael Bohler, Hayden Scott Sommers, Cooter Bohler, Cutter Bohler, and Zach...

Sheila Joan Yoder

Sheila Joan Yoder

Jan 3, 2025

Memorial service for Sheila Joan Yoder, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Reverend Cody Ala Rushing officiating. 

Angels came to visit a beautiful person on January 3, 2025. Together, they escorted Sheila Joan Waites Yoder to God’s waiting arms. Sheila was...

Rick Shaver

Rick Shaver

Jan 2, 2025

Richard “Rick” Havey Louis Shaver, 75 years old, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX. Rick was born on October 9, 1949, in Mesa, AZ to Marjorie (Cawdrey) Shaver and Emmert Shaver. After his mother’s passing, Rick moved to Seattle, WA to live with his Auntie Bess, where he developed a...

Barb Julian

Barb Julian

Dec 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Barbara Kay Julian, 80, of Sulphur Springs, TX on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Born in Streator, IL to Donald and Kathryn Hepner. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Julian in June of 1964.

Barbara, known as Barb to most, loved to spend time with family and...

Patti Louise Huston

Patti Louise Huston

Dec 28, 2024

Patti Louise Huston, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at Hopkins Court on Saturday, December 28, 2024. 

Mrs. Huston was born on July 19, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas, to Charles Lee and Margie Myrtle (Thurmond) Crawford. Patti loved music from a very young age. She envied her big sister getting to take piano lessons and crawled up on...

Bill Ladd

Bill Ladd

Dec 27, 2024

Memorial service for Bill Ladd, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Inurnment will follow at Shooks Chapel with Christian Ladd, Jonathan Ladd, Jaxson Rothfuss, Liam Ladd, Karlye Ladd, and Katelyn Ladd serving as Honorary Pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour...

Susan McDonald

Susan McDonald

Dec 26, 2024

Memorial Service for Susan McDonald, age 60, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. McDonald passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Susan Kay McDonald was born on May 21, 1964 in...

Jo Beth Robinson (Daugherty)

Jo Beth Robinson (Daugherty)

Dec 21, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Jo Beth Robinson (Daugherty), age 72, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Robinson passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Jo Beth Robinson (Daugherty) was born on July 15, 1952 in Kaufman County, Texas to Chester Franklin and Hazel Alene (Hector) Daugherty....

Tammy (Hooten) Shelton

Tammy (Hooten) Shelton

Dec 21, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Tammy (Hooten) Shelton, age 57, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Shooks Chapel Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Shelton passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Tammy Kay Shelton was born on July 21, 1967 in...

Robert Timothy "Tim" Wallace

Robert Timothy "Tim" Wallace

Dec 19, 2024

Graveside service for Robert Timothy “Tim” Wallace, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Bro. Danny Caldwell officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Wallace passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

 Robert Timothy “Tim” Wallace...

Wayne Barnes

Wayne Barnes

Dec 17, 2024

A private Memorial Service for Wayne Barnes, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Barnes passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Wayne Barnes was born on November 22, 1952 in Houston, Texas.

Wayne is survived by his caregivers, Tina Smith of Texarkana, Texas, Demetra Johnson...

Wanda (Loyd) Skaggs

Wanda (Loyd) Skaggs

Dec 16, 2024

Funeral service for Wanda (Loyd) Skaggs, age 86 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Ray Glenn Jordan officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Brandon Price, Hunter Powell, Josh Chamness, Trayton Powell, Chase Skaggs, and Lance Reppond serving as pallbearers. Don Smith, Danny Coke,...

Brad Flues

Brad Flues

Dec 13, 2024

Graveside service for Brad Flues, age 64 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Winterfield Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Aldo Martinez, Ramon Martinez, Robert Burns, and Arcenio Lopez. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Flues passed away on December 13, 2024 at UT Health – Quitman. 

Brad was born on June...

Dennis Dryden

Dennis Dryden

Dec 13, 2024

Memorial service for Dennis Dryden, age 60 of Commerce, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro Greg Horn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Dryden passed away on December 13, 2024 at his residence.

Dennis was born on November 6, 1964 in Clarksville, Texas...

Diane Logsdon (Doss)

Diane Logsdon (Doss)

Dec 12, 2024

Diane Logsdon, age 86, of Edgewood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at a hospice hospital in Burleson, Texas, after a brief stay.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Pleasant Grove North Cemetery in Sulphur Springs. Pallbearers will be Greg Logsdon and Rick...