Obituaries

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Kathlyn R. Cannon

Kathlyn R. Cannon

Nov 6, 2024

A Celebration of Kathlyn R. Cannon’s life will be held at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas on December 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Cannon passed away on November 6 at Wesley House Assisted Living Facility where she had resided for the past three years.

Kathlyn Cannon was born on October 30, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Texas to Elton C....

Andrew J. Kuiper

Andrew J. Kuiper

Nov 3, 2024

A private family service for Andrew Kuiper, age 51, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at a later date. Mr. Kuiper passed away at his home on Sunday, November 3, 2024. 

Andrew Kuiper was born on May 6, 1973, in Brisbane, Australia, to Reinhardt and Jakoba (Roos) Kuiper. Andrew was known to everyone as a very kind, helpful, and selfless...

Craig, Caylee, and C.J. Murry

Craig, Caylee, and C.J. Murry

Nov 2, 2024

Memorial for Caylee & C.J. MurryMurray-Orwosky Funeral Home876 Wildcat Way, Sulphur Springs, TexasTuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.

Nadia and family would like everyone to know that this will be a kid-friendly Memorial (pictures only).  She wants you to bring the kids so they can share their memories with her and the family.  She would love all the hugs and...

John Cheairs

John Cheairs

Nov 1, 2024

Graveside service for John Cheairs, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Bogg Cemetery in Ash, Texas. Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Cheairs passed away at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation on Friday,...

Jan Sickles

Jan Sickles

Oct 31, 2024

Funeral service for Jan Sickles, age 66, of Farmers Branch, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with David Rogers, Aubrey Whitlock, and Jonathan Pharr officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery with Will Brisendine, Ken Pharr, Barry Brewer, Michael Pharr, Trevor Moore, Cody Brisendine and...

William Dodd

William Dodd

Oct 31, 2024

Funeral service for William Dodd, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Tira Cemetery with Trenton Dodd, Matthew Dodd, Tommy Sanderson, Jimmy Smith, Brian Lewis, Robert Dodd, and Dustin Weir serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry...

James "Cherokee" Morgan

James "Cherokee" Morgan

Oct 28, 2024

Graveside service for James “Cherokee” Morgan, age 82, of Emory, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Eureka Cemetery in Hulbert, Oklahoma with Pat ”Red Fox” Morgan, Larry Wright, Steve LaRoza, David Benaroch, Ryan Hinch, and James Hinch serving as pallbearers. Mr. Morgan passed away peacefully at Emory Health and Rehab on Monday, October...

Jerry Dalton

Jerry Dalton

Oct 28, 2024

A family led Celebration of Life for Jerry Dalton, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Triumph Christian Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Dalton passed away at his home on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Jerry Wayne Dalton was born on October 20, 1950 in Big Springs, Texas to Albert...

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....