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John David "Big John" Verner
Feb 13, 2025
Funeral service for John David “Big John” Verner, age 58, of Josephine, Texas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Randy Verner and Ray Verner officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Ellis Matthew Montoya, George Helton, J.R. Fisk, Rod Murphey, Randy McCoy, Josh Anderson, Perrie Wadley, Kye Verner, Nycco Verner,...
Billy Thomas Bailey
Feb 13, 2025
A private service will be held at a later date for Billy Thomas Bailey, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Bailey passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
The family respectfully requests that no flowers be sent. A donation to a charity of your choice is preferred.
Larry Walls
Feb 12, 2025
Larry Lane Walls, 77, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. Larry married Keitha Kirkpatrick on September 22, 1978. She was not just the love of his life, but they were truly soul mates. Together they raised three lovely daughters, Lindsey, Tracey, and Audrey, who gave them eight grandchildren who knew him...
Ann Walker
Feb 10, 2025
Funeral service for Ann Walker, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Rev. C. J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Ann Walker went...
Tina Marie Sager
Feb 8, 2025
Tina Marie Sager was born in Weatherford, TX on the 18th day of January 1960. Tina was a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and worked at Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab Center in Sulphur Springs since March, 2014. She became a vital part of the Sunny Springs family serving as the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Tina walked her path and allowed others to walk...
Verna Yarbrough
Feb 7, 2025
Graveside service for Verna Yarbrough, age 82, of Archer City, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Gafford Chapel Cemetery with Ed Lance officiating.
Beloved mother, Verna Evelyn Yarbrough, born on September 15, 1942, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on February 7, 2025. She was born to Sewell and Verna...
Charlotte Hawkins
Feb 5, 2025
Charlotte Ann Hawkins, affectionately known as the “praying lady” of Sulphur Springs, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on February 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Her deep devotion to her faith and boundless passion for life touched the hearts of all who knew her. Charlotte’s unwavering faith was evident in her daily prayers for the...
O.D. Bales
Feb 2, 2025
Memorial service for O.D. Bales, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Buddy Wiggins officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Bales passed away at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
O.D. Bales was born on June 26,...
Larry Clinton Gamblin
Jan 30, 2025
Memorial service for Larry Clinton Gamblin of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Larry Clinton Gamblin exchanged his 85-year-old worn and weary body for a new one Thursday, January 30th, 2025. Larry was a loving, humble and Godly husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to...
L. J. Massey
Jan 30, 2025
Funeral service for L.J. Massey, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Gary Harred and Rowdy France officiating. Interment will follow at Tira Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home...
Betty Gideon
Jan 29, 2025
Funeral service for Betty Gideon, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs with Rev. Fred Randles officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Chasen Westbrook, Larry Barthlow, Bud Billups, Keith Brice, Jeff Orwosky, Reggie McMullen, and Javier Nieves-Arce serving as pallbearers....
Donald Meeks
Jan 28, 2025
Graveside for Donald Meeks, age 68, of Como, Texas will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Greenpond Cemetery in Como, Texas with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Pallbearers will include Levi Barnes, Jeremiah Meeks, Wayne Wilkerson, Jim Murray, Evelyn Horne, and Carrol Meeks. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky...
Jeffrey Lee Herndon
Jan 28, 2025
Graveside service for Jeffrey Lee Herndon, age 63 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Brigham Cemetery in Campbell, Texas with Pastor Al Davis officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Herndon passed away on January 28, 2025.
Jeffrey was born on October 6, 1961 in Dallas, Texas to David Herndon...
Johnny "JJ" Jordan
Jan 28, 2025
Johnny (JJ) Edward Jordan, 81, of Cumby, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was surrounded by his loved ones who cherished him dearly.
JJ was born to Beatrice Fant Jordan and D.L. Jordan on October 3, 1943, in Pittsburg, Texas. He married the love of his life Susan on September 7,...
Gary Ross
Jan 28, 2025
Funeral service for Gary Ross, age 77, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Bro. Tom Friday officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery with Kevin Ross, Donald Ross, Tyler Ross, Brian Beadle, Mitchell Singleton, and Chase Helm serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be...
Teresa "Lea" Pompa
Jan 27, 2025
Funeral service for Teresa “Lea” Pompa, age 95, of Commerce, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Carey Kinnaird officiating. Interment will follow at Sherley Cemetery with Jacob Petty, Joshua Petty, Ralph Martinez, Ty Rhoads, Johnny Martinez, Jr., and John Bowen serving as pallbearers. Visitation will...
Juanita Mae Attaway
Jan 26, 2025
Funeral service for Juanita Mae Attaway, age 94, of Yantis, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Yantis, Texas with Gale Kimbrough and Jonathan Attaway officiating. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Michael Lynn Attaway, Wesley Zane Attaway, Jonathan Michael Attaway, Jon Reel, Chad Swatsell, and David Sweat serving...
Alfonso Alvarez, Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Alfonso was born on February 22, 1999 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Alfonso Alvarez Sr. and Luz Fiscal. He married Alyssa Leuzinger on January 18, 2020 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Alfonso was a barber in Sulphur Springs. He was a member of the First Church. He liked fishing and always wished he could go more. He was in the process of...
Cuba Jean Vaughn
Jan 22, 2025
Funeral service for Cuba Jean Vaughn, age 76, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Rockdale Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Cuba Jean (Grubbs) Vaughn, a cherished mother and grandmother, passed away...
Carol Ann Heer
Jan 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Heer, who left this world on January 21, 2025 after a courageous 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by her loving family, who cherished her deeply.
Born on March 7, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, to Peary and Mary Zetterlund. She was preceded in death by her...
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