Norma J. (Volcik) Worley
On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, Norma J. (Volcik) Worley, 82, passed from this life at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas after a short struggle with poor health. She lived 10 years in Emory, Rains County, Texas before moving into assisted living with her late husband of 63 years, Billy D. Worley, who preceded her in death in 2019. Born August 31, 1937 in Dallas, Texas, she was the only child of the late Joe, Jr. and Gwendolyne (Wall) Volcik. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
read moreMark Alan Hicks
Mark Alan Hicks passed away on June 1, 2020 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was born on December 19, 1966 to Don and Sherron Matthews Hicks in McAlester, Oklahoma. He was of the Christian faith and truly loved the Lord. Mark was a skilled mechanic and took great joy in being “Mr. Fix It”. He was a kind man with a BIG heart, had many God given talents and was always willing to help anyone. Mark always shared a big smile, had a quick and quirky wit, and a jovial laugh. He graduated from Sulphur Springs HighSchool, attended DeVry University, and...
read moreHarvie Howard Chapman, Jr.
Harvie Howard Chapman, Jr. died on July 25, 2020 in Tyler, Texas. A beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Harve never left home without a little spiral-bound notebook tucked in his shirt pocket. The lifelong writer and proud “advertising man” would take notes to help him remember the details of every day. But even more importantly, he used it to keep track of the people he loved. His notebook (along with a very full filing cabinet) ensured that he never missed a birthday, graduation, or even a small accomplishment to make...
read moreHelen Frierson
Graveside service for Helen Frierson, age 89, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev. George McCain officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Frierson passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her residence. Arrangements under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com With our condolences.
read moreNancy Emerson
Graveside service for Nancy Emerson, age 89, of Sulphur Bluff will be held at 10:30 A.M on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Buddy Gore and Ina Gore officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Emerson passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Honey Grove Nursing Home. Nancy was born on December 11, 1930 to William and Elzada Rawlinson. She married L Roy Emerson on June 28, 1950. She was a member of Sulphur Bluff Baptist Church. Nancy was a loving wife, and mother. She was a friend to everyone who knew her and a...
read moreBrittani Mitchelle Crofford
A memorial service for Brittani Mitchelle Crofford, age 26, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Full Gospel House of Prayer, 824 Jackson Street N, Sulphur Springs with Danny Ballard officiating and Kevin and Lisa Brown assisting. No visitation is scheduled at this time. Brittani passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. She was born on September 10, 1993 to Tommy Gene Crofford and LeeAnn Ponder Crofford in Sulphur Springs, TX. Brittani was divorced with...
read moreLaura Ruth Melton
Graveside service for Laura Ruth Melton, age 99, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Ridgeway Cemetery with Buddy Wiggins officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Melton passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs, TX. Laura Ruth Melton was born on December 19, 1920 in Hopkins County to Vander and Parlee Fisher. She married Albert William Melton in Hopkins County, TX on June 18, 1940. During World War II, Ruth rode the train to Key West, Florida, where she...
read moreRonald Eugene Webb
Ronald Eugene Webb, affectionately known as “W.C.”, passed away on July 21, 2020, in Sulphur Springs. He was born on April 28, 1954, in Ashland, Kentucky. He was briefly in the U.S. Army spending a tour duty in Germany. He worked as aerial lineman/supervisor for 32 years, traveling in numerous states and into Canada. Leaving behind to mourn his death are his wife, Jean, of Sulphur Springs; one daughter, Heather Kresta;3 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren; Also, one brother in Houston and a sister in Austin. Mr. Webb was preceded in...
read moreNancy Emerson
Graveside service for Nancy Emerson, age 89, of Honey Grove will be held at 10:30 A.M on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Buddy Gore officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Emerson passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Honey Grove Nursing Home. Memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org Arrangements under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com With our condolences.
read moreKenneth O’Banion
Kenneth M. O’Banion, Sr., 85 of Winnsboro, Texas passed away on July 22, 2020. Mr. O’Banion had been a resident of Winnsboro for the past 48 years. Kenneth was born on December 28, 1934 in Houston, Texas to the late William and Freddie O’Banion. He was also preceded in death by his wife Myrna (Loy) O’Banion in 2015. Mr. O’Bannion was an electrician by trade and worked for Winnsboro Electric. He helped wire buildings in the area such as the hospital, Subway restaurant and many of the churches. Kenneth and Myrna...
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