Obituaries

Apr 15, 2021

Graveside service for Vonda Merrell Wright, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev Fred Lewis officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers are the great grandsons. Mrs. Wright passed away on April 15, 2021 in Sulphur Springs, TX.

Vonda was born on December 26,...

Apr 14, 2021

Funeral service for John H. Hess, age 61, of Dike, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Hess Family Cemetery with Jeremy W. Sandeen, Jeremy J. Sandeen, Justin D. Nigma, Saleen (Sage) Marie Nigma, Jayden Nigma, Justin J. Nigma, Brady Harmon and Ben Guest serving as pallbearers....

Apr 12, 2021

Funeral service for Danny Kaye Keller Jr., age 50, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be at 4:00P.M. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Jackie Mize, Rodney Mize, Kenneth Keller, Jason Keller, Chris Keller and Adam. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Keller passed away on Monday April 12, 2021...

Apr 11, 2021

Billie Jacksom, age 88, of Brashear, TX passed away on April 11, 2021, at his residence. Billie was born on March 21, 1933 in Emblem, TX to Charles Edgar and Opal Lois (Holder) Jackson. When he was eight years old, his father passed away. He went to live with his grandparents who continued to raise him until he graduated...

Apr 11, 2021

Our dear Lord lovingly called Jerry Dale Knight home in the early morning hours of April 11, 2021 at 6:24A.M. at his home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, comforted by his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2:00P.M. on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Please follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask. Interment...

Apr 9, 2021

Billie Sue Ray age 96 was born June 10, 1924 in Sulphur Springs and died April 9,2021. Services will be held at the Mrya Wilson Chapel in the City Cemetery Monday, April 12th at 10:00 am, with the visitation at 9:00 a.m.

She was the daughter of Margaret Kelty Ray and Shem Ray Sr. She was a lifetime and oldest...

Apr 4, 2021

Funeral service for Jimmy Don Goldsmith, age 81, of Birthright, TX will be held at 4:00P.M. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Paul Bailey officiating. Internment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Justin Goldsmith, Jaden Goldsmith, Mike Gibby, Greg Martin, Brad Martin and Mac Conner serving as pallbearers and Emmett McIntosh, Members of...

Apr 3, 2021

Funeral service for Dolores Rhodes, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at the City Cemetery in Sulphur Springs with John Sellers, Tim Glenn, Don Sapaugh, Ricky Reynolds, Tony Cook and Lee Teetes serving as pallbearers. Visitation will...

Apr 3, 2021

Funeral service for Muriel Lucas, age 98, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX with Steve Cook and Larry Blackmon officiating. Internment will follow at Mahoney Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, TX. Mrs. Lucas passed away on April 3, 2021 in Sulphur Springs.

Apr 3, 2021

Funeral service for Tina Marie Flippen, age 56, of Sulphur Springs, TX. will be at 11:00A.M. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Pastor Cody Rushin officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Michael Thomas, Robert Galindo, Brad Baxter, Mason Scott, Bradley Watkins and Brent Little serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Flippen passed away on...

Apr 3, 2021

Funeral Service for Ina Lou Scalf, age 87, of Lone Oak, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Cumby, TX with Bro. Robert Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Sunny Point Cemetery with sons and grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00P.M. on Thursday, April 8, 2021...

Apr 2, 2021

Graveside service for James Christie, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Pickton Cemetery with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Mr. Christie passed away on April 2, 2021 at his residence in Sulphur Springs, TX.

James was born on January 20, 1955 in Dallas, Tx to John and Pauline...

Apr 2, 2021

Funeral service for Peggy Clem, age 78, of Cumby, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Wayne Darty and Bro. Jerry Clements officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Colby Dillon Clem, Tyler Clem, Tanner Clem, Ty Hollard, Toby Hollard and Trenton Clem. Visitation will be held from...

Mar 31, 2021

A family led memorial service for Keith Floyd age, 61, of Yantis, Tx will be held at 10:00A.M. on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Cross Spur Cowboy Church in Sulphur Springs, TX. Mr. Floyd passed away on March 31, 2021 in Yantis, TX.

Keith was born on January 26, 1960 in Ferris, TX to Floyd Junior and...

Mar 30, 2021

Funeral service for Curtis Dixon, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Saturday April 3, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery with Josh Yager, Justin Yager, Chuck Simmons, Charlie Simmons, Justin Prater and Chris Price as pallbearers and Larry Yager, Shelly Yager, Pete Price and Ronnie Thompson as...

Mar 30, 2021

Funeral service for Annabelle Kerns, age 98, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1:30P.M. on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Peerless Baptist Church with Bro. David Burns officiating and Bro. Phillip Mathis assisting. Interment will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery with John Penn, Cade Kerby, Marlin Kerby, Riley Davis, Cooper Davis and Jamie Davis serving as pallbearers and...

Mar 23, 2021

Graveside for Harold “Spoof” Cheatham, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11A.M. on Saturday April 24 ,2021 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating and Rev. Tommy Johnson assisting. Serving as pallbearers will be Jones Roberts, Dan Humphreys, Johnny Motes, Larry Upchurch and Donnie Harris with William Sapaugh, Bill Hendrix, Chuck Sewell, Jimmy...

Mar 22, 2021

Funeral service for Gabriel Sanchez, age 32, of Dallas, TX will be held at 1:00P.M. on Sunday March 28, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Mr. Sanchez passed away on March 22, 2021 in Dallas, TX.

Gabe was born on April 2, 1988 in Dallas, TX to Joe and Josephine (Carillo) Sanchez. He worked as a construction worker...

Mar 19, 2021

Graveside service for Betty McGowan, age 86, a longtime resident of Mesquite, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Miller Grove Cemetery with Father David Houk officiating and Rev. Victor Hunter assisting. Mrs. McGowan passed away on March 19, 2021.

Betty was born on September 2, 1934 in Dallas, TX to Victor...

Mar 17, 2021

Memorial service for Terry Coggins, age 54, of Quitman, will be held at 2:00P.M. on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Mr. Coggins passed away on Wednesday March 17, 2021 at UT Health Tyler.

Terry was born on December 19, 1966 in Terrell, Arkansas to Clarence and Ann (Patterson) Coggins. He married his wife Suzi...