Joshua Paul Cowling
An informal memorial gathering to honor the life of Joshua Paul Cowling will be held Friday, March 2, from 10 to 12, at West Oaks Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, Texas. The eldest son of Roger Paul Cowling and Paulan McCary Cowling was born on August 7, 1979, in Sulphur Springs. Josh, 38, died February 24, 2018. Josh grew up in Sulphur Springs, a natural athlete; he loved playing soccer and baseball, a switch hitter with a beauty of a...
Hesta Mae LaRue
Hesta Mae LaRue, age 100 of Gilmer, passed away on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 in Gilmer. She was born on January 2nd, 1918 in Hopkins County. She was a member of the Winnsboro Church of Christ and had worked for many years for American National Insurance. She was preceded in death by her first husband Charles Scholfield in 1987, her second husband Hermon LaRue, infant daughter, Mary Martha in 1942 and son Richard Charles Scholfield...
Mozell Jane Dean
Funeral services for Mozell Jane Dean, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, have been scheduled for Sunday, February 25, 2018, at 12:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home with Phillip Shoffner officiating. A visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Mozell Dean passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at her residence. She was born in Pickton on December 16, 1930 the daughter of Ollie Albert Hart and Velma Jane Maddox Hart....
Bonnie “B. A.” Lyle, Jr.
Funeral services for Bonnie “B.A.” Lyle, Jr., age 86, of Como will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. B.J. Teer and Richard Teer officiating. Military graveside honors by the Barksdale Air Force Base will follow at Como Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adam Gatewood, Jeff Miller, Shawn Underwood, Brad Bettes, Cody Nixon, Ged Dipprey, Eddie Moon, David Bolt, and Michael Horn....
Jimmie Geiswite
A Memorial Service for Jimmie Geiswite, age 97, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Princeton, TX on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Bob Miller officiating. No visitation has been scheduled. Ms. Geiswite passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. She was born on February 24, 1920 to Walter Wyatt and Myrtle Joyce Tombs Wyatt in Farmersville, TX. ...
John Old
Funeral service for John Old, age 84, will be held Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, 2:00 pm, in the chapel of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory. Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm, one hour prior to service time. Interment will follow service in Smyrna Cemetery. John passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at the age of 84. He was born in Dallas. He served his country in the U.S. Army. John married Janis Hogue in Mineola. His career was in...
Doris Faye Sharper Brooks
Doris Faye Sharper Brooks, age 87 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, February 15th, 2018 in Tyler. She was born on March 6th, 1930 in Wood County to Rev. Vinnie Sharper and Gladys (Alexander) Sharper. She was a member of Muddy Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Quitman. Doris was preceded in death by her Parents; husband, Olin Wilford Brooks; brothers, Vinnie Sharper, Jr., Lawrence Joe Sharper, George W. Sharper; and sister Willie...
Sammy Clifton
Funeral Service for Sammy Clifton, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Moore officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery with Delbert Milum, Chance Clifton, Jay Griffin, Kristina Watkins, Helen Rayborn and Shane George serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. on Thursday, February...
Reuben Carothers
Reuben Carothers, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.
Samuel David Tapley
Samuel David Tapley, 89, of Sulphur Springs passed away peacefully on February 14, 2018 in Tyler. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2018 at Beaty Funeral Home. Services for Mr. Tapley will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Beaty Funeral Chapel, 816 W. Broadway, Winnsboro, Texas, 75494 with Bro. Charles Tapley and Jerry Tapley officiating. Interment will follow at Smyrna...
