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Ruby Nowlin

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Ruby Nowlin

Ruby Nowlin Funeral Services for Ruby Nowlin, age 90, will be held at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 2 p.m. A visitation is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, at Tapp Funeral Home. Mrs. Nowlin passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at her residence in Henderson, Texas. She was born the daughter of William Henry Wesson and Ruby Demple Fraizer in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on July 13, 1931. Ruby was a cook before retiring and was of the Baptist faith. She was married to Thomas Nowlin, who preceded her...

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Anita Shaw

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Anita Shaw

A memorial service for Anita Shaw, age 71, will be held at a later date by family. Mrs. Shaw passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Rock Creek Health and Rehab in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born the Daughter of David D. Lee and Dorothy Ury Lee in Sulphur Spring, Texas, on September 28, 1950. Anita worked as a cook before retiring and was of the Baptist faith. She was married to Ennis Shaw in Denver, Colorado. He preceded her in death. Survivors include son, Kenneth Ray Henelt; sisters, Melvina Goodson and Blanch Petty, both of...

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Ernest Gene Tanton

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Ernest Gene Tanton

November 28, 1940 ~ October 7, 2021 (age 80) Ernest Gene Tanton Ernest Gene Tanton, age 80, of Weaver, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Sam B. Harvey Funeral from 10-11 a.m. Graveside service will follow at 12 p.m. at the Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. C.J. Duffey from Choice Hospice will be officiating. Gene was born on November 28, 1940, to the late E.D. “Gene” and Mary Opal (Dawson) Tanton in Sulphur Spring, Texas.  He married Linda...

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Bobby Carl Widner

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Bobby Carl Widner

Bobby Carl Widner October 23, 1954 -October 6, 2021 Bobby Carl Widner, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Carriage House Manor. He was born on October 23, 1954, in Haines City, FL, the son of Robert Calvin and Alice Inez Henry Widner. Bobby worked as a diesel mechanic specializing in CAT equipment for 40 years. Growing up Bobby loved to play baseball. He pitched a lot of no hitter games in little league. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and water skiing. He loved going to the NHRA and NASCAR races....

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Nell Jean Hall

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Nell Jean Hall

Nell Jean HallDecember 17, 1948-October 8, 2021 Funeral services for Nell Jean Hall, age 72, of Commerce will be conducted at 9 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Abundant Life Assembly Church in Commerce. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with the sons and grandchildren serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Nell passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Hunt County Regional Hospital. Nell was born on December 17, 1948, in Campbell, TX, the daughter of...

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Kevin Bodkins

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Kevin Bodkins

Memorial service for Kevin Bodkins, age 58, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at a later date. He will be interred at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, Texas. Kevin passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at his residence. Kevin Bodkins was born August 4, 1963, in Sacramento, California, to Kenneth Bodkins and Rilda (Harris) Bodkins. He married Cal MacDonald in Abilene, Texas on October 31, 2002. He worked in road construction. Kevin is survived by his wife, Cal Bodkins; father, Kenneth Bodkins; and sisters, Sara Hurst Jones and Rhonda. He was...

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David Baucom

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David Baucom

Charles David Baucom Charles David Baucom, 84, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, went to his heavenly home on Friday October 8, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 18, 1937 in San Antonio, Texas, he later graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and Baylor University. He married the love of his life, Sandra Sale on June 2, 1962 in Stanton, Texas. He was devoted to his Lord and served Him faithfully. David was a man of God. His lifelong service to his local church included teaching Bible Study, serving as a...

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Joyce Goodman

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Joyce Goodman

Joyce Goodman A funeral service for Joyce Goodman, age 89 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Danny Ballard officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery with Christopher Whittle, Brandon Teague, Mike Huckabay, Tonya Gilbert, Jay Bell and Tim Heddens serving as pallbearers and Debbie Gosset, Glenn Norfleet and Joey Crump serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs....

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Angela Michelle (Anna) Watkins

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Angela Michelle (Anna) Watkins

Angela Michelle (Anna, Twig) Watkins Memorial services for Angela Michelle Watkins (Anna, Twig), age 49, of Como, Texas, will be held October 23, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church in Como, Texas. Angela was born on June 23, 1972, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Henry Wesley Stone and Verna Grantham Stone. She married Jonathan Watkins on June 20, 2009, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Angela was a freight broker and loved talking to all of her customers each day. Angela also loved to fish (when she could) and go camping at Lake Cypress...

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Chesney Blayke Duty

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Chesney Blayke Duty

Chesney Blayke Duty A memorial service for Chesney Blayke Duty, infant daughter of Nathan and Breanna Roach Duty of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Pogue officiating. Chesney passed away on September 26, 2021. In addition to her parents, she is survived by sister, Harley Duty; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Melina Dryden of Commerce; maternal grandfather, Daniel Roach of Yantis; great-grandparents, Jerry and Jan Trimble of Sulphur Springs; uncles, Dustin...

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