Obituaries
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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...
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...
