Nellie Dodd
September 9, 1936 — September 24, 2024 Funeral service for Nellie Dodd, age 88, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Chapel with Michael Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Rockdale Cemetery with Anthony Stone, Ruston Bult, Casen Bolt, Mac McCoy, J.D. McCoy and Chad Bult serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jaden Gafford, Jaxon Gafford, and Judah McCoy....
James Knox McLaren
April 4, 1936 — September 20, 2024 James “Jim” Knox McLaren passed away September 20, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. However, he will continue to live in the hearts of the many who loved him. Although Jim’s parents lived in Austin, he was born in Dallas, Texas, on April 4, 1936, because his mother felt that Dallas had the best doctors. He grew up in the Travis Heights area of Austin playing ball at Stacy Park with kids who became lifelong...
Superintendent Steeber Addresses Latest Threat to SSISD
September 24, 2024 – Dr. Deana Steeber, Superintendent of Sulphur Springs ISD sent a letter to teachers, staff, and parents in the district outlining her displeasure with what has become a rash of threats to schools in the district. Over the past weekend, a 14 year old female student who attends SSMS was charged with a felony charge of making a terroristic threat through social media. Dr. Steeber stated in part that SSISD takes...
Johnny McAfee
July 12, 1942 — September 22, 2024 Funeral service for Johnny McAfee, age 82, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Jeff Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Old Saltillo Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. McAfee passed...
Sandra Hershey Bernight
May 10, 1960 — September 22, 2024 Funeral service for Sandra Hershey Bernight, age 64, of Brashear, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Amanda Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Seymore Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Bernight passed away at...
Melissa Fletcher
August 24, 1943 — September 20, 2024 Celebration of life service for Melissa Fletcher, age 81, of Lubbock, Texas will be held at a later date. Mrs. Fletcher passed away at Rock Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Friday, September 20, 2024 With our condolences.
K.C. Gentry
K.C. Gentry, age 52 of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 14, 2024. KC was born to Bobby and Patricia (Taylor) Gentry on August 1, 1972, in Lone Star, Texas. He was employed at Pilgrims. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Tucker; his sons, Richard and Katie Gentry, and Zachary Gentry; siblings, Mark Gentry and Andi Davis. K.C. is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Gentry; and his...
Gerald Edward Killam
September 11, 1968 — September 19, 2024 Gerald Killam was born on September 11, 1968, in Dallas, Texas to Jimmie Jerel and Henrietta Gayle (Holland) Killam. He was the life of every party, bringing joy and laughter wherever he went. A lover of outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on the farm. Gerald always found happiness in hands-on activities and was eager to dive into any project at hand. Gerald is survived by his...
Felix Sanchez
March 28, 1972 — September 19, 2024 Felix Sanchez was called home on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Domingo Felix Sanchez was born on March 28, 1972 to Domingo Sanchez and Crescencia Hernandez. Felix was known as a great businessman but will always be remembered as an even better person. He not only earned your business but also gained your trust and friendship. The best...
William Harold “Hal” McCarley, III
October 17, 1959 — September 14, 2024 William Harold “Hal” McCarley, III, age 64, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on September 14, 2024. With our condolences.
