Obituaries

Sep 11, 2023

On September 11, 2023, Sandra Williams, 77, of Como, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home with her beloved husband Lynn Williams at her bedside. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Rev. CJ Duffey officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday, September 14,...

Sep 10, 2023

Memorial service for Rosemary Schmitt, age 70 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Barbara Brackett officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Schmitt passed away on September 10, 2023 at her residence.

 

Rosemary was born on January 3, 1953 in Columbia, MO to...

Sep 9, 2023

 

Mark passed away peacefully at home on September 9, after a brief battle with lung cancer. Funeral services will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1000 Texas Street, Sulphur Springs, at 2:00 PM on Saturday September 16. Visitation will be one hour before the service at 1:00 at the church. Pastor Mark Elliott will officiate. Burial will follow...

Sep 8, 2023

Family-led memorial service to follow at a later date.

Sep 8, 2023

Bro. Thomas Edward Hall, age 88, went to be with his Lord on September 8, 2023. He was at peace in his home and surrounded by family. Bro. Tommy’s memorial will be celebrated on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11am at Davis Street Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX with a visitation beforehand at 10am. His earthly body will be...

Sep 7, 2023

Sep 4, 2023

Lou Engel, age 92 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on September 4, 2023 at Hopkins Court in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Lou was born on April 12, 1931 to Roy and Ruth (Taylor) Green. She was a retired nurse. Lou was proud of being a registered nurse and caring for her patients. She liked going to watch movies and plays.

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Sep 4, 2023

Funeral service for Myra Shirley Crist will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at First Baptist church of Yantis with Bro Danny Parker and Bro Byron George officiating. Interment will follow Yantis Cemetery with Wade Crist, John Crist, Joseph Crist, Jordan Crist, Daniel Wyatt, Shawn Wyatt, Erick Trevizo, Robert Carden and Michael Hill serving as pallbearers....

Sep 3, 2023

Funeral service for Erin Pope, age 88 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00P.M. on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Shane Carrington officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Pope passed away on September 3, 2023, at her residence where...

Aug 29, 2023

 

Memorial service for Rory Scalf, age 63 of Lone Oak, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Scalf passed away on August 29, 2023 at his residence.

 

Rory was born on June 22, 1960in Dallas, Texas to Troy Allen and Ina Lou (Young) Scalf. He worked as a carpenter and finishings.

 

He is survived...

Aug 28, 2023

 

Funeral service for Nathan Coker, age 46 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Ashley McMillan, Ty McKeever, Jesse Hooker, Bailey Hawley, Jody Harris, Cole Johnson and Trey Gilbreath serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be...

Aug 27, 2023

Funeral service for Richard Lopez, age 34 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Lupe Ybarra officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Chris Tangy, Eric Tangy, Steve Tangy, Jacob Corona, Benathan “Dee” Dovantis Hill and the “Take Cover Krew”, Brandon Chapman, Spencer...

Aug 26, 2023

 

Funeral service for Merlene Teer, age 87 of Sulphur Springs, formerly of Como, will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. B.J. Teer and Bro. Jimmy Gulledge officiating. Interment will follow at Black Oak Cemetery with Jeremy Pool, Richard Pool, Dustin Barrett, Brody Clark, Grayson Barrett, John Glenn and Jacob Glenn serving...

Aug 25, 2023

Memorial service for Bridget Reed, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, August 28, 2023, at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Reed passed away peacefully, on August 25, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Bridget was born on July 1, 1953, in Sweetwater, Texas, to Doyle...

Aug 24, 2023

Aug 23, 2023

Funeral service for JoAn Coker, age 94 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Byron George officiating. A private family graveside will be held after. Pallbearers will be Cory Coker, Keith Thronton, Major David Coker Jr., Peyt Blevins, Baylee Riddle, and Langston Ray. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim...

Aug 22, 2023

Funeral service for Lela Hollis, age 89 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Hollis passed away on August 22, 2023 at Sulphur Springs Health and...

Aug 21, 2023

Funeral service for Betty Blair, age 83 of Dike, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 1, 2023 at League Street Church of Christ with Jerry Savage officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Blair passed away on August 21, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Tyler.

Betty was born on April...

Aug 20, 2023

Memorial service for Tammy Matlock, age 53 of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Danny Christenberry officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Matlock passed away on August 20, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs.

 

Tammy was born on October 13, 1969 in...

Aug 17, 2023

Tim Greer, age 63 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on August 17, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Tyler.

Tim was born on October 23, 1959 in Menlo Park, California to Robert and Patricia (Lovell) Greer. He married Joan Palmore on March 17, 2002. Tim worked as a musician.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, Timmy Greer...