Archie “Wayne” Coursey
Archie “Wayne” Coursey was called home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his home in Quinlan, Tx. Wayne was born on September 23, 1942 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Archie and Helen Coursey. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on August 26, 1960 and served his country for 6 years; to include service with the 8th Marine Corps District, Casual Company in Viet Nam. During his service he received two expert firearm badges and two medals for good conduct. He was awarded an Honorable Discharge on August 25, 1966. He was proceeded in death by...
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Graveside Services for Retha Whirley Chrisman, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, have been set for 10:00AM, Monday, September 3, 2018 at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Ladonia, TX with Brother Al Davis officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Donald Jones, Bo Morris, Kemo Mack, James Cox, L.A. Morris, Herman Morris and Christopher Cox. Ms. Chrisman was born in Commerce, TX on July 1, 1950, the daughter of L.A Whirley and Opal Blackwell Whirley. Retha worked as a waitress and then a CNA for many years before retiring. She was a member of The Grace...
read moreFloyd Evertt Spears
A visitation for Floyd Evertt Spears, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Floyd passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. He was born on August 4, 1928 in Earle, Arkansas, the son of Enoch and Maude Pugh Spears. Floyd served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952. He later worked as an electrician for GM. He married Patsy Keel on October 18, 1952 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She preceded him in...
read moreJerry Don Putman
Jerry Don Putman, age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 25 2018 in Irving, Texas, after a well fought battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on July 14, 1944 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to parents Olvies Putman and Maurine Estelle Hatchett. Jerry graduated from Como High School in 1962. He then attended East Texas State University in Commerce, TX. Jerry began his career in the optical industry working for Southern Optical Corp and later became a Manufacturer’s Representative for several major optical companies.He married the...
read moreCharles Cecil Smith
Memorial services for Charles Cecil Smith, age 52, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Garry Jordan and Rev. Lee Huff officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Charles passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. He was born on September 10, 1965, in Sutton, West Virginia, to Dennis Jefferson Smith and Phyllis June Shaver, but was raised in...
read moreGerald Wayne Swann
Mr. Gerald Wayne Swann age 72 of Winnsboro passed away August 17, 2018. Gerald was born May 14th, 1946 in Wood County to the late Gerald Anderson Swann and Alma Marie Swann. He graduated Winnsboro High School in 1963. He was drafted into the Army following high school. Gerald attended East Texas State College of Commerce, Texas. Graduating in 1970 with Bachelors degree in Science. Gerald was Refinery & plant manager of Gulf States Oil Refinery of Quitman,Texas for over 9 years. After closing the refinery he owned a real estate office in...
read moreDavid Bascom Anders
Funeral service for David Bascom Anders, age 72, of Quinlan will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Shanon Salsman officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Steven Shotwell, Cody Sewell, Justin Graves, Danny Anders, Wesley Anders and Jarrett Sitton serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. David passed away on August 20th, 2018. David Bascom Anders was born in Sulphur Springs, on...
read moreMichael Todd Neel
Michael Todd Neel, 46, of Commerce passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018, in Greenville. Michael was born in Garland, Texas, on December 26, 1971, to Frances Jean Bell and Howard Lee Neel. He worked for Weatherford as a Machine Operator. Prior to working at Weatherford, he worked side by side with his brother building homes in the Dallas area for over 15 years. Michael was an avid cook, winning awards for his B.B.Q briskets and chicken. Michael enjoyed watching wrestling, poker and especially his Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys. Survivors...
read moreCharles Bruce Fielden
Funeral Services for Charles Bruce Fielden, age 86, of Sulphur Bluff will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Sulphur Bluff High School with Bro. Robert Newsome officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Richard Fielden, Fred Fielden, Bill Henderson, Scott Henderson, Gerald Fielden, Jr., and Mark Phillips serving as pallbearers. Honorary pall bearers will be Vaden Richey, Harold Petrea, Leroy Cox, Gene Landers, Richard Teer, Tommy Long, Roy Herman, Jr., Don South, Dewitt Brookins, James K. Bassham, Bert...
read moreKenneth Neal “Butch” Barker
Funeral services for Kenneth Neal “Butch” Barker, age 64, formerly of Irving, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Yvonne King officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Barker passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his home in Cumby, TX Butch was born on August 18, 1953 in Clarksville Texas, to Billy Neal Barker and Cornelia Ragsdill. He married Brenda Richardson in Dallas Texas, on January 30, 1987. Butch was a Telephone Technician for Southwestern...
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