Obituaries

Oct 5, 2023

Funeral service for Altie "Marshall" Ray, age 86 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Doyle Hayes officiating.  Interment will follow at Emblem Cemetery with Jack Schwen, Jeff Schwen, James Schwen, Jacob Schwen, Robert Schwen and Joshua Schwen serving as pallbearers.  Visitation will be held one hour...

Sep 30, 2023

Beverly McCrary, age 82 of Yantis, Texas passed away on September 30, 2023 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab.

 

Beverly was born on July 24, 1941 in Jackson, Mississippi to Samuel Bennett and Nanatte (Parks) Wynne. She married Fred Robert McCrary on October 15, 1962 in Atlanta, Georgia. Beverly retired from FUMC in Marietta, Georgia where she was...

Sep 25, 2023

Susie Winchester, age 59 of Cumby, Texas passed away on September 25, 2023 at her residence.

 

Susie was born on November 23, 1963 in Channelview, Texas to Billy Joe and Evelyn Ruth (Provence) Richardson. She married Charles Winchester. Susie was a veteran of the United States Navy. She was a homemaker.

 

She is survived by her son,...

Sep 20, 2023

Funeral service for Frances Ann “Annie” Stiff, age 78 of Sulphur Spring, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie Valley Cemetery in Lone Oak, Texas with Jeff Carson, Tyler Follis, Michael Boyte, Zach Brown, Colby Mayfield, and Harold McClure serving as...

Sep 18, 2023

Julia Toranto, age 56 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on September 18, 2023 at her residence.

 

Julia was born on January 12, 1967. She will be greatly missed by the Staff and their families at Pearland, TX and from Pace Opportunity Centers in Sulphur Springs. Both took great care of her.

 

Sep 18, 2023

 

Visitation for Alfonso Mendez, age 94 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Mendez passed away on September 18, 2023 at Sunny Springs Nursing Home.

 

Alfonzo was bon on June 6, 1929 in Ecuador to Rosa Miranda. He married MaLu Nunez in 2008 in...

Sep 17, 2023

Funeral service for Lawrence Henry Fathke Jr. (L. H. (aka Jr.)), age 80 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Perry Crisp officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Jr. passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023 at his residence with his loving...

Sep 16, 2023

Funeral service for Johnnie Sue Rogers, age 97 of Sulphur springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home wit Ed Lantz officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be held one our prior to the service.

 

Johnnie Sue Rogers was born June 5, 1926 in Sulphur Springs,...

Sep 16, 2023

Funeral service for Casey Ross, age 82 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Ladd officiating. Interment will follow at Old Tarrant Cemetery with Phil Ross, Chad Ross, Chayson Ross, Chris Ross, Charlie Ross, and Bruce Hammargren serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the...

Sep 16, 2023

Funeral service for Linda Faulks, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. David Howard officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Dylan Dillehay, Colton Faulks, Mike Duplechan, Ashton Crump, Nick Atkinson and Easton Silman serving as pallbearers. A visitation will be...

Sep 16, 2023

Funeral service for Dan Jenkins, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Dr. Ron Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow the service at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Jeremy Jenkins, Paul Jenkins, Chris Jenkins, Kevin Jenkins, Lanny Jenkins, and Jacob Mazoch serving as pallbearers. Serving as honorary...

Sep 12, 2023

Funeral service for Billie Gail (Meeks) Jones, age 71 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. L.D. Baxley officiating. Interment will follow at Greenpond Cemetery with Bennie Harris, Chad Meeks, Carrol Meeks, Darrel Meeks, Paul Goebal, James Wilkerson, Joe Wilkerson, and John Wilkerson serving as pallbearers....

Sep 11, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Rita Whitington, who left us on September 11, 2023, in Montgomery, LA. Visitation to honor Rita will be held on September 15, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home located at 876 Wildcat Way in Sulphur Springs, TX. A Funeral Service will follow at the same location...

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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