Joan Cockerell
Joan Cockerell, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her family and friends. A Memorial and inurnment will be held at a later date in Balmorhea, TX. Joan Jones was born in Balmorhea, Tx on December 9, 1927. She grew up the daughter of Henry Jones (Farmer) and Winnie Davis Jones (Housewife). She raised 3 children (Mickie Cockerell Wilson, Debbie Cockerell, and Buster Cockerell.) She has 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Joan was also a member at the...
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James Henry Seiwell, age 57, of Emory, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 4, 2019. No services scheduled. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home of Emory. James Henry Seiwell was born on October 10, 1962, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the parentage of James Henry and Madeline Mae Shaw Seiwell. He worked as a construction contractor. He loved his family and took a big part in raising his two gransons, Evan and Xander, whom he loved dearly. He was loved by many and he will be greatly missed. His...
read moreSandra Irvin
Funeral service for Sandra Irvin, age 69, of Sulphur Springs will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs with Dr. Richard Jackson officiating and Rev. Fred Lewis assisting. Visitation to follow the funeral service, in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church. Private burial at City Cemetery with Kevin Monk, Silas Graham, Rad Weaver, Carter Monk, Collins Weaver and Silas Graham III serving as pallbearers to be held on Saturday. Mrs. Irvin passed away on Wednesday, December...
read moreDaniel E. Pierce
Celebration of Life for Daniel E. Pierce, 81, of Longview, will be held at 1 PM Friday, December 13, 2019 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Henderson with Dr. Gregg Zachary and Ben Terry officiating. Burial will follow at Glenfawn Cemetery in Rusk County. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Henderson. The family will receive friends Friday from 12-1 prior to the service.Dan was born on August 13, 1938 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to CC and Agnes Pierce. He attended Laneville High School where he met his beloved wife,...
read moreMartha Stribling Johnson
Martha Stribling Johnson, age 90, of Sulphur Springs was born November 19, 1929 to William Gamblin and Lucille Darby Stribling. She passed away Monday, December 09, 2019. She was a longtime member of Shooks Chapel United Methodist Church. She was currently a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She attended Park Springs School as a young girl and later went Sulphur Springs School to finish her education. In her early years she worked at Sulphur Springs State Bank and later at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her son...
read moreDr. George Ashcroft Williamson
A graveside service for Dr. George Ashcroft Williamson, 66, of Severna Park, Maryland (formerly of Sulphur Springs) will be held at 2:00 p.m., December 18, 2019 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be his nephews J. Cole Williamson and Cary A. Williamson and lifelong friends, Gary House, Glenn Webb, Jimmy Masters, Donny Palmer, Tommy Cross, Vic Ponder, Jay Emerson and Clay Walker. Honorary...
read moreMr. Buford Jones
A Family led Memorial Service for Buford E. Jones, age 94, of Mt. Pleasant, TX, will be held at a later date. Mr. Jones passed away at his residence in Titus County on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Buford Edward Jones was born on March 2, 1925 in Hopkins County to Oscar J. Jones and Gertrude B. Phillips Jones. Mr. Jones served in the US Army in WWII where he received a Purple Heart. He then worked as a carpenter before retiring. Mr. Jones is survived by his sons: Donald E. Jones and wife, Claudia, David Jones and wife, Roeena and Ray Jones and...
read moreHerman Keen
Graveside service for Herman Keen, age 87, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Bobby Buford officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Keen passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at his residence in Sulphur Springs, TX. Herman was born on February 26, 1932 in Quitman to Jimmie Richard and Carrie Amanda Keen. He married Nell Keen in 1952 who proceed him in death in February 2003. He married Mattie Sue McKinney in 2007, who proceed him in death in October 2011....
read moreJerry Burchfield
Memorial service for Jerry Burchfield, age 77, of Yantis will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at First Baptist Church Yantis with Bro. David Freeman officiating. Interment at Yantis Cemetery to be held at a later date. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Burchfield passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Sulphur Springs. Jerry was born on June 8, 1942 in Yantis to William and Norma Burchfield. He married Jaquita Worley in Juarez, Mexico on October 10, 1970. Jerry worked for Allied...
read moreDonna Kay Brinlee Benson
Funeral service for Donna Kay Brinlee Benson, age 75, of Como will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rick Higgins officiating. Interment to follow at Como Cemetery with Wesley Eddleman, Ty Benson, Robert Fewelling, Bryan Lacy, Ray Edwards, Brad Flowers serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Benson passed on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Christus Health, Tyler, TX.Donna was born on August 28,...
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