Obituaries

Jun 27, 2019

Graveside service for Bill Bassham, Sr., age 85, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 A.M Monday, July 1, 2019 at Nelta Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Morgan officiating. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Parris, David Gulley, Jimmy Price, Danny Argenbright, Ricky Godbolt, David Reagan, and Tony Tanton. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Gentry, Red Fuller, Charlie “Red” Smith, Wayne...

Jun 23, 2019

Memorial Service for Ronal Ray Vanginault, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Reilly Springs Baptist Church.  Ron passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, Sulphur Springs.

Ron was born on September 3, 1946 in Lubbock, TX to Henry and...

Jun 17, 2019

Memorial Service for Ronald Lynn “Ronny” McCool, age 64, of the Greenview Community will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Greenview Church.  Ronny passed away on June 17, 2019 at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home.  Ronny donated his body to U.T. Southwestern Medical Center.

Ronny was born on March 10, 1955 in...

Jun 11, 2019

Jimmy De Odell of Como, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  The son of J.L. (Boy) and Eva Jo Odell.

He is survived by two sons, Jimmy Brandon Odell of Irving and Ryan De Odell of Pickton. One brother, Mike Odell and wife, Rose of Como; one sister; three grandchildren: Dylan Laine, Abagail Grace and Kendal Beth...

Jun 10, 2019

John Walker “J.W.” Melton, age 78, of Tyler, passed away June 10, 2019 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab.

J.W. Melton was born January 14, 1941 to Henry Walker Melton and Daisy Willie (Milsap) Melton in Dallas, TX. He served in the United States Marine Corp. and owned and operated Chuck’s BBQ and Jay’s Smoke and Fire...

Jun 10, 2019

Graveside Service for Melba Jean Lockhart, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Conner Cemetery, with Marlin Jones officiating.  There will be no formal visitation.  Mrs. Lockhart passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Sulphur Springs, Health and Rehab.

Jun 9, 2019

Funeral Service for Wanda Crump, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Martin Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Leathers officiating and Gary Jayne assisting.  Interment will follow at Martin Springs Cemetery.  There will be no formal visitation.  Mrs. Crump passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Christus...

Jun 8, 2019

Funeral Service for Eddie Jo Edge will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at First United Methodist Church.  Interment will follow at City Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Mrs. Edge passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Sunny Springs Health and Rehab.

Eddie Jo was born...

Jun 8, 2019

Sylvia Mann Kibart passed away on June 8, 2019. She was born December 6, 1936 in Colón, Republic of Panama and lived there with her parents and two sisters until 1954 when they moved to Sulphur Springs, TX.

She graduated from Texas A&M Commerce with a master’s degree in languages. Once she received her teaching certificate, she...

Jun 7, 2019

Graveside service for Robert Glenn Ritchie (Bobby) will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Como Cemetery. A visitation will be held before the service from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Bobby was born on January 29, 1946 and passed away on June 7, 2019.

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Jun 5, 2019

Funeral Service for Rodney Tucker, age 38, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Peerless Baptist Church with Bro David Burns officiating and Bro Doyle Hayes assisting.  Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Quinton Ewalt, Kelly Joe Faulks, Andrew Howell, Scotty Nugyen, Joshua Ferrell, Cor Devries. Visitation will be...

May 31, 2019

Janice Ann Crist of Como, Texas was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, May 31at, 2019.  Janice was born in Raynes, Louisiana on June 21, 1955 to Robert and Ann Messer.

Janice is remembered by her mother, Ann Graham Messer, brother, Robert Messer and wife, Mary of Terrell, Her children, John Crist, Joseph...

May 29, 2019

Marvin Harold Franke, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, went home to be with the Lord, on May 29, 2019 surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 9, 1930 in Mauston, Wisconsin to the late Carl A. and Josephine Lehman Franke.  Marvin grew up on the family farm and upon reaching his majority, enlisted in the...

May 29, 2019

Funeral services for Jacques Ludovic Moreau, age 84, of Como will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Juan Sardinas officiating.  Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Eric Moreau-Sipiere, Xavier Moreau, Randi Moreau-Sipiere, Vanessa Moreau-Sipiere serving as pallbearers.  There will be no formal visitation.  Mr. Moreau passed...

May 27, 2019

Margaret Chastain passed away May 27, 2019, she was 81.  Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on April 18, 1938.  Raised in New York City, she graduated High School and worked as a secretary for RCA Records and Pan American Airlines.  She married Bruce Chastain and moved to Hollywood, CA.  Margaret produced TV Commercials for McDonalds and the Budweiser...

May 25, 2019

Funeral service for Joanne Stinson, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bruce Stinson and Rev. Pepper Puryear officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Wayne Galyean, Johnny Motes, Danny Christenberry, Price Orwosky, Rodney Harred, and Randy Garrett serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will...

May 22, 2019

Funeral service for Maxine George, age 77, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Spence Chapel, First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery with Christopher Alford, Dillon Smith, David Duncan, Chad Rawson, Jerry Crawford, Richard Franks serving as pallbearers and Derrick Dickson...

May 21, 2019

Funeral service for Jack Vaughn, age 73, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Buddy Wiggins officiating.  Interment will follow at Miller Grove Cemetery with Logan Vaughn, Christopher Williams and Steven Ahrens serving as pallbearers.  Visitation will be held 2 hours before the service.  Mr. Vaughn passed...

May 19, 2019

Funeral Service for Judy Gammill, age 75, of Como, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. on  Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Judge B.J. Teer officiating.  Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery with James Wilfred, James Andy Wilfred, Jayden Wallace, Justin Simmons, James Ray Humphries, Brian Gumphert and Tanner Gilbreath serving as pallbearers.  Visitation will...

May 19, 2019

Funeral Service for Larry Danielson Sr., age 80, of Sulphur Springs will be held on Wednesday , May 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel.  Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation.  Mr. Danielson passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Sulphur Springs.

Larry...