John David Bowman
John David Bowman was born on October 28, 1940, in Lamar County, Texas. He passed away on September 26, 2023 in Sulphur Springs. He married Patsy Ruth Edmondson on November 25, 1960. John was preceded in death by his father and mother, Brice Elmore and Emma Mae Bowman. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Charles and Arnold Bowman, and sisters Marie Haney and Mattie Cunningham. He was also preceded in death by his great-granddaughter Jaylee Sue Cooey. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Patsy Bowman. He is also survived...
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February 10, 1954 – August 26, 2023 Carol Kimbrell Hilburn of Sulphur Springs, Texas went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2023. She was born February 10, 1954, in Houston Texas, to the daughter of Willie and Oleta Kimbrell. Carol was a loving mother, grandma, and great grandma. Carol is survived by her daughter, Marcie Garrett, five grandchildren, Quinten Stovall and wife Hilary, Jacey Brown, Dakota Hrabal and wife Terra, Zeth Hilburn, and Alissa Hilburn, and 8 great grandchildren, and numerous other family members. Besides spending time...
read moreJulia Toranto
Julia Toranto, age 56 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on September 18, 2023 at her residence. Julia was born on January 12, 1967. She will be greatly missed by the Staff and their families at Pearland, TX and from Pace Opportunity Centers in Sulphur Springs. Both took great care of her. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com Julia Toranto
read moreBobby Lynn Jackson
A family led celebration of life for Bobby Lynn Jackson, age 63, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Oaklawn Cemetery with Bro. Neal Cochran officiating. Bobby passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Bobby was born on July 4, 1960 in Sulphur Springs the son of James Sidney Jackson and Freda Mae Lee Jackson. Bobby was from a big family and was treasured by all of them. He is survived by seven brothers, James Jackson, Jerry Jackson and wife...
read moreDebra Jeannette McGary
Graveside services for Debra Jeannette McGary, age 63, of Monett, MO, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Richland Cemetery in the Brinker Community with Patsy McGary officiating. Pallbearers will be Kolten McGary, Brenden Clark, Koree Clark, Ty Giles, Max Williamson, Logan Williamson and Ethan McGary. Honorary pallbearers will be Sidney Boles, Aubrey Giles, Emma McGary, Addie McGary, Khloe McGary and Anthony McGary. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral...
read moreMichael Jay “Mike” Stubblefield
Michael Jay “Mike” Stubblefield, age 70, of Sulphur Bluff, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Tyler, Texas surrounded by his family. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Lake Chapel House of Prayer with Rev. Gerald Hood officiating. Mike was born July 20,1953 to Jimmie Charles “JC” and Mattie Mae “Watts” Stubblefield in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother; Stephen Lee Stubblefield, a sister; Mona Stubblefield Hotard. Mike loved hunting and fishing...
read moreFrances Ann “Annie” Stiff
Funeral service for Frances Ann “Annie” Stiff, age 78 of Sulphur Spring, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie Valley Cemetery in Lone Oak, Texas with Jeff Carson, Tyler Follis, Michael Boyte, Zach Brown, Colby Mayfield, and Harold McClure serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Keller, Jody Stiff, Marshall Brown, Colton Owen and Carl Mayfield. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursday,...
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Funeral service for Frances Ann “Annie” Stiff, age 78 of Sulphur Spring, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie Valley Cemetery in Lone Oak, Texas with Jeff Carson, Tyler Follis, Michael Boyte, Zach Brown, Colby Mayfield, and Harold McClure serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Keller, Jody Stiff, Marshall Brown, Colton Owen and Carl Mayfield. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Thursday,...
read moreLawrence Henry Fathke Jr.
Funeral service for Lawrence Henry Fathke Jr. (L. H. (aka Jr.)), age 80 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Perry Crisp officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Jr. passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. Jr. was born on February 2, 1943 in Temple, Texas and was raised in McGregor, Texas by his parents Lawrence Henry Fathke Sr. and Alvis (Honeycutt) Fathke. He graduated from McGregor...
read moreAlfonzo Mendez
Visitation for Alfonzo Mendez, age 94 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Mendez passed away on September 18, 2023 at Sunny Springs Nursing Home. Alfonzo was bon on June 6, 1929 in Ecuador to Rosa Miranda. He married MaLu Nunez in 2008 in Dallas, Texas. Alfonzo worked for a telephone company and as a crossing guard. He loved watching over and protecting the children and their families. Alfonzo also loved to read. He was a man of the Catholic faith. He...
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