Janie Rodgers
A Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Janie Rodgers, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Rodgers passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com Janie Rodgers
Larry Grant Whitney
Larry Grant Whitney, of Scroggins, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Larry was born on February 16, 1948, in Deport, Texas, to Henry and Opal (Mauldin) Whitney. He was married to Cathy Stinson. He served in the United States Air Force and was proud of the time that he was a jet engine mechanic. Larry was a power plant supervisor and planner for Luminant. He loved to spend his time...
Douglas Hargrove Wright
Douglas Hargrove Wright, age 75, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born to John D. Wright, Sr. and Virginia Hargrove Wright on September 1, 1949, in Paris, Texas, and was one of 13 children. Doug married Jo Lane Purdon on June 7, 1974. He was a business owner of Doug Wright Tractors and Farm Equipment in Mount Pleasant. He loved to deer hunt and in later years enjoyed taking photographs of deer....
Walter Allen Story
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Walter Allen Story, age 54, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Story passed away at his home in Sulphur Springs on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com Walter Allen Story
Michael O’Neal Harrison
January 5, 1962 ~ September 22, 2024 (age 62) Michael O’Neal Harrison was introduced to his parents Vandolar and Queenie Ruth (Pogue) Harrison on January 5, 1962, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was the last child of 16 born to their union. Mike was a man of strength and resilience. He was an amazing son, grandson, husband, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. He attended and graduated from Sulphur Springs High School....
Bessie Pearl Griffith
May 29, 1934 — October 7, 2024 Bessie Griffith was born to Robert Wilson and Vivien Lelia (Kerns) Adams on May 29, 1934, in Hatchetville, Texas. Once done with school, Bessie went on to work as a information operator in Dallas, Texas. She was known for being full of life and loved engaging with people. She enjoyed spending time sewing, and crocheting. Described by her children she was tough as nails. Bessie was also a great...
Alicia Vargas
Visitation for Alicia Vargas, age 65, will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Vargas passed away at her home in Dike, Texas on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com Alicia Vargas
Joy Allen
Funeral service for Joy Allen, age 84, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Allen passed away in Tyler, Texas on Monday, October 7, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky...
Cortland Bernard Savage
April 12, 1932 — October 7, 2024 It is with a sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Cortland Savage, age 92, on October 7, 2024. Cortland was a man of deep faith and unwavering dedication to Jesus Christ, whose passion for serving Him was evident in every aspect of his life. Born on April 12, 1932, along Route 66 in Shamrock, Texas, to Chester Melvin and Alwyn Imogene (Dysart) Savage, Cortland...
Eddie Charles Askew
July 23, 1947 ~ October 4, 2024 (age 77) Funeral Service for Eddie Charles Askew will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with W. Scott Pannell officiating. Interment will follow the service at Mel-Haven Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Eddie Charles Askew was born to parentage of James Andrew and Floretta McQueen Askew, the eldest of seven children, on July 23, 1947, in...
