Obituaries
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Sandra Jane Watson
Dec 14, 2025
Sandra Jane Watson, age 86 of Austin, Texas passed away on December 14, 2025 at Arbor Terrace Lakeway Memory Care in Austin.
Sandra was born on October 5, 1939 in Greenpond, Texas to Bob and Hazel (Gambling) Springer. She graduated from Como-Pickton High School in 1957 as valedictorian. Sandra married Billy Watson on February 22, 1963. She was a homemaker.
She is...
Lou Ann Sanders (Walker)
Dec 13, 2025
Visitation for Lou Ann Sanders (Walker), age 86 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Sanders passed away on December 13, 2025 at Wesley Oaks.
Lou Ann was born on January 18, 1939 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Lovie Nello and Lena (Pickett) Walker. She married...
Ronnie Hoops
Dec 13, 2025
Funeral service for Ronnie Hoops, age 76 of Cumby, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Jeff Baxter, Cody Monroe, Eron Hoops, Ray Jordan, Chad Crumpton, and Jordan Strickland will serve as pallbearers and Larry Harlan...
Martha Sprague
Dec 11, 2025
Family gathering with visitation for Martha Sprague, age 92, will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at League Street Church of Christ. Interment will be held at a later date at Sanger Cemetery. Mrs. Sprague passed away at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Martha Sprague was born on...
William Dean Gifford
Dec 7, 2025
William Dean Gifford, age 67, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler. There are no services planned at this time.
William Gifford was born on December 18, 1957, to Arthur William and Lucille (Logue) Gifford in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He made his career working as a maintenance man.
Russell "Rusty" Garmon
Dec 6, 2025
Graveside service for Russell “Rusty” Garmon, age 50 of Winnsboro, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Greenwood Cemetery with Bro. Bryan Crittendon and Bro. Raif Turner officiating. Chad Knotts, Garrett Sustaire, Gary Mobley, Randy Mobley, Mason Littrell, and Billy Huie will serve as pallbearers. Dennis Wisdom, Ronnie Green, Edgar Calderon, and Justin Arter...
James Paulie "Turk" Morgan
Dec 6, 2025
Funeral service for James Paulie “Turk” Morgan, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 12, 2025 with Dr. Jeff Gravens officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Cole Farmer, Garrett Vickey, Dylan Reed, Rodney Miller, Morgan Anderson, and Red Cross. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday,...
Janet Elaine Newby
Dec 4, 2025
Funeral service for Janet Elaine Newby, age 64 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Newby and Bro. Danny Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Kevin Roed, Jonathan Farris, Caleb Newby, Hunter Farris, Levi Welch, and Kyle Kretzer serving as pallbearers....
Linda Jean "Ramsey" Badgett
Dec 4, 2025
Funeral service for Linda Jean” Ramsey” Badgett, age 78 of Houston, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Seymore cemetery with . Kaleb Burton, Kody Burton, Michael Smallwood, Marlin Cavenaugh, Ronnie Cavenaugh, and Adrian Aguilera serving as pallbearers. Robert Badgett Sr. and Brandon...
Dean "PD" Howle
Dec 3, 2025
Private graveside for Dean “PD” Howle, age 81 of Sulphur Springs will be held at Shooks Chapel Cemetery at a later date with Macen Howle, Brycen Howle, Tatom Sink, Grason Sink, Heith Stubbs, and Clint Howle serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Howle passed...
Mark Morphew
Dec 2, 2025
A Celebration of Life Service for Mark Morphew, age 69 of Tyler, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 8, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, led by Pastor Jim Walters. Pastor Ray Miranda and Pastor Sage Pruett will be assisting. Interment will follow at Seymore Cemetery with nephews, Tristen Rouse, Ross Stewart, Alvie Faulkenbery; cousin, Bryan Sells, and...
Gary Don Petrea
Nov 29, 2025
Funeral service for Gary Don Petrea, age 59 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Jacob Petrea, David Petrea, Karen Ross, Teresa Warren, Herman Morris Jr, Hayden Ross, and Aaron Petrea will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Petrea...
Belinda Dickey
Nov 26, 2025
Graveside service for Belinda Dickey, age 76 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Garry Jordan officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Dickey passed away on November 26, 2025 at her residence.
Belinda was born on October 11, 1949 in Dallas, Texas to John and Claudia...
Mark Friddle
Nov 26, 2025
Funeral service for Mark Friddle, age 75 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Mark Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Greenpond Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Friddle passed away on November 26, 2025 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab.
Mark was...
Doug "Dougie" Thompson
Nov 24, 2025
Graveside service for Doug “Dougie” Thompson, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson passed away at his residence on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Doug was born on...
David Alvin Schumacher
Nov 23, 2025
Funeral service for David Alvin Schumacher, age 81 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery with Logan Schumacher, Bill Schumacher, James Schumacher, Daniel Schumacher, Joseph Schumacher, and Tim Smith serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M...
Ramiro Hernandez
Nov 16, 2025
Funeral service for Ramiro Hernandez, age 67 of Sulphur Spring, Texas will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday November 26, 2025 at Centro Cristiano de Adoracion with Father Pacheco officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with David Murga, Ramiro E. Hernandez, Mauel Puentes, Freddy Corvera, Joseph Godfrey, and Daniel Giron serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held...
Sandra Kay Conine
Nov 16, 2025
Funeral service for Sandra Kay Conine, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Kirk Luecke officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike Withrow, Ryan Withrow, Blake Withrow, Chase Withrow, Alan Stephens, and Justin Stephens. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service,...
Jerry Cone
Nov 15, 2025
Jerry Cone, age 89 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Jerry was born on October 9, 1936 in Enid, Oklahoma to Francis Cone and Martha Kusch Cone. He grew up in Enid and graduated from Enid High School in 1955. As a young man, Jerry loved rodeo, working the circuit as a clown and occasional bull...
Joyce Cook
Nov 14, 2025
Joyce Goldapp Cook of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 83.
Joyce was born on February 8, 1942, in Alice, Texas, to Bruno and Juanita Goldapp. After graduating high school, she attended Stephens College in Missouri, establishing a lifelong love for learning and the arts.
A woman of diverse talents...
