Our Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.
Jeff Orwosky
Owner / Funeral Director
Jeff Orwosky was born and raised in Sulphur Springs. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. He became a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in 1982. He has three sons, Price, Lincoln, and Austin. Jeff is an accomplished Instrument Rated Pilot, Eagle Scout, and is a member of the Sigma Chi Social Fraternity. He enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, flying, and golfing.
Sue Orwosky
Funeral Director
Sue Orwosky is a proud mother of seven. She also has six grandchildren. She moved to Sulphur Springs in 1997 from Omaha, Nebraska and has been a part of Murray-Orwosky since 2000. She loves to cook, entertain, and spend time with her family.
Price Orwosky
Funeral Director / Pre-Need Counselor
Price Orwosky, Jeff’s oldest son, is a third generation Funeral Director and Embalmer. A graduate of Texas Christian University and the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, Price has been serving families since 2010. He is an Eagle Scout, a private pilot, and a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Jerome Wilkerson
Funeral Director/Pre-Need Counselor
Jerome R. Wilkerson is a 3rd Generation Funeral Director whose grandfather established their family funeral home at Brady, Texas in 1902. Jerome expanded the business by buying out a competitor, starting a monument production plant, and regional pre-need funeral company. He was very active in his church, civic affairs, and President of the West Texas Funeral Directors Association. He came out of retirement to move to Sulphur Springs and assist Murray-Orwosky full-time in their day to day operations.
Eve Vavra
Director of Operations/Funeral Director
Eve Vavra joined the Murray-Orwosky team in January of 2017 and currently serves as Director of Operations, Funeral Director and Advanced Planning Specialist. Eve brings forth knowledge of the funeral industry having previously worked for a membership organization of independent, family-owned funeral homes throughout North America and as a underwriter for a pre-need insurance company. She is also a fluent french speaker. Eve provides caring, compassionate customer service and support to all families she serves.
Sharon Price
Funeral Assistant and Night Attendant
Sharon Campbell Price has been part of the Murray-Orwosky family since 1997. She was born and raised in Sulphur Springs. Sharon and her husband Larry have two daughters, Mandi and Kelli and five wonderful grandchildren, Alex, Andrew, Cason, Catie and Nathan . Sharon enjoys attending the many activities the grandchildren are involved in and in her spare time does a little reading, jigsaw puzzles and fishing.
Buddy Wiggins
Funeral Assistant
A native Texan, Buddy hails from Gatesville and he worked for
the postal service for 31 years before retiring to Sulphur Springs. Buddy and his
wife, Brenda have three daughters. He is
an Elder at League Street Church of Christ, where he teaches adult bible
classes. Buddy’s hobbies include golf, traveling and the great outdoors.
Murray Orwosky
Therapy Dog in Training
Born September of 2019, Murray was chosen from his litter to serve as Therapy Dog. He passed his first phase of testing and is working on his skills to become Certified . Murray is a Labradoodle and serves as a comfort to all who visit our funeral home. He is extremely friendly and loves people, yet exudes a very gentle and calming presence.