Linda Joyce (Cates) Dillon
Memorial service for Linda Dillon, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Weaver Baptist Church with Pastor Tom Friday officiating. Ms. Dillon passed away Saturday July 22, 2017 at her residence with her family at her bedside. Linda Joyce (Cates) Dillon was born in Mt. Sterling, Texas on September 25, 1941, the daughter of Allen and Ruby (Edwards) Cates. She married Ronald Raymond Dillon in North Platte, Nebraska on January 27, 1977. Linda worked as a waitress at Burtons and was a member of Weaver...
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Memorial services for Mark Wood, age 58, of Yantis have been scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the home of Jonna Watson, 3368 CR 1439, Yantis. No visitation has been scheduled. Mark Wood was born April 5, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Victor Bruce Wood and Esther Marie Pease Wood. He worked at Wendy’s as a cook and was a member of the Lake Fork Baptist Church in Alba. Mr. Wood passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at his daughter’s home in Yantis. Survivors include his daughters: Jonna Watson and husband, Jerry and Shannon...
read moreMary Ann Strickland
Mary Ann Strickland, 74, of Cumby passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, in Tyler surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Whitewright, Texas on May 20, 1943, to Helen Bernice Moore and Woodrow Brand. She married James Neal Strickland, August 8, 1958. She retired from Sherwood Medical and worked years in the food service industry at Stacey’s Fish Fry in Miller Grove and McKay’s Country Kitchen in Commerce. Survivors include her three sons: Ronny Strickland and wife Kathy of Brady, Texas, Barry Strickland and wife Michelle of...
read moreDelva June Caldwell, age 88
June Caldwell, 88, of Sulphur Springs, TX passed away on July 19, 2017 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home. She was born on June 10, 1929 in Hopkins County, the daughter of Morris and Opal Vickers Callaway. She worked in auto part sales for many years. She is survived by son, Kenny Dorsett and wife Kim of Heath, TX, daughter, Vivian Brown of Sulphur Springs, brother, Wayne Callaway, grandchildren, Jennifer Medina, Kasey Dorsett Bischoff,...
read moreHarold W. Haynsworth
Funeral services for Harold William “Poogie” Haynsworth, 69, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday July 24, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Fred Lewis and Bro. James Diamond officiating. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Martin Springs Cemetery with Tommy Dickens, Eddie Flora, Richard Benson, Roy King, Jon Moore, John Glenn, and Tommy Glenn serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home...
read moreRoy Don Burk
Funeral services with military honors for Roy Burk, age 75, of Yantis will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Frazier officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Burk passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Heritage Healthcare and Rehab, Quitman. Roy Don Burk was born on September 6, 1941 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Roy Thomas Burk and Syble Estelle Blalock. He married Janice Ann Blunt on October...
read moreWayne Wood
Wayne Wood, age 49 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on June 24th, 1968 in Winnsboro to the Ernest Wood and Judy Wood. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Wood. He is survived by his mother Judy Wood of Winnsboro; and a daughter Christa Wood of Winnsboro. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, July 21st, 2017 at Hopewell Cemetery CR 4870 Winnsboro, TX 75494 at 10:00 am, Rev. Ronny Spence conducting.
read moreMurlene Hill
Funeral service for Murlene Hill, age 87, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Brother Marvin Weir officiating. Interment will follow with Travis Aven, Tony Bible, Jason Hill, Justin Hill, Lynn Turner and Mark Weir serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Mrs. Hill passed away Monday, July 17, 2017, at Hopkins Place in Sulphur Springs. Dorothy Murlene Hill was born June 22, 1930 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the daughter of H.J. and...
read moreKelly Gaines
Funeral service for Kelly Gaines, age 43, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at St. Luke Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with Phillip Doty, Josh Gaines, Jay Butler, John Bivins and Charlie Bradley serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Gaines passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at CHRISTUS Mother Frances, Sulphur Springs. Kelly Ann Gaines was born on...
read moreSamuel Sherman Gray
Samuel Sherman Gray, age 69, of Emory, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017. Memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 2 PM, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. Ida Brotsky will officiate. His wish was to be buried at sea, therefore, there will be a United States Navy burial at sea at a later date. Sam was born on February 5, 1948, in Oroville, CA, to Clarence Russell and Opal Juanita Reese Gray. He married Carole Ann Coate on January 23, 1977, at Virginia Beach, VA. He proudly served our country and retired...
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