Mary Joyce Blanton
Joyce Blanton, age 87, of Emory, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, March 3, 2019, at her home. She was born on June 12, 1931, in Rains County, to the parentage of Jonathon Ervin and Mary Nettie Richards Potts. She married John Alfred Potts February 6, 1954 in Oklahoma. She was a wonderful homemaker for her family. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory are: husband, John Alfred Blanton of Emory; daughter, Sonja Reep of Emory; son, Ronald Paul Blanton (Darlene); of Emory; brother,...
read moreLaverne Robbins
Laverne Robbins, age 88, of Emory died, Friday afternoon, March I, 2009, in Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. She was born July 24, 1930, in Teague, to the parentage of Ruby and Lee Ella Johnson French. Laverne had several jobs during her lifetime. She married Coolidge Robbins in May of 1989 in Arlington. She was member of the Nazarene church while living in Arlington, but after moving to Emory, she attended Emory Baptist Church. Her survivors include:daughter, Marsha E. Smith of Arlington; sons, Kenneth D. Donaldson and wife Donna and...
read moreWilma Fouse
Funeral Services for Wilma Fouse, age 84, originally of Sulphur Springs will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at Tapp Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Fouse passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Heritage House Nursing Home in Paris, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Tapp Funeral Home. www.tappfuneral.com
read moreLinda Marlene Clayton Hines
Linda Marlene Clayton Hines of Commerce, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019, in Sun City West, Arizona, at the Banner Del E. Hospital. Linda was born November 7, 1955. The daughter of James and Lena Mae Clayton. She attended school in Commerce, Texas and married Elmar Hines Sr. on May 21, 1971 in Hopkins County. Together with her husband she had four children, and often would take on the responsibility of raising her step children, nieces and nephews. Linda was a devoted Christian and shared her faith by loving her...
read moreDeborah Marie Abston
Funeral service for Deborah Marie Abston, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Grace Family Church with Bro. Al Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Rockdale Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., prior to service. Deborah passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. She was born on December 18, 1956 in Bonham, the daughter of Billy Underwood and Wilma Helms Pearce. She was a member of Grace Family Church and ran her own in-home daycare...
read moreDennis Gregg Morris
Dennis Gregg Morris, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Carriage House Manor. He was born on February 23, 1945 in Sulphur Springs, the son of William Gregg and Leta H. Sanders Morris. He served in the United States Army and later became a certified public accountant. He is survived by sons, Joshua Morris, Mike Morris and wife Valerie, daughters, Sheila Dasch and husband Bill, Denise Bybee and husband Tony, grandchildren, Taylor Dasch, Ashley Melton, Claire and Ty Bybee, Jackson Kinsey, Levi Morris, 2...
read moreDorothy N. Carlton
Dorothy N. Carlton, 85, of Commerce passed away on Saturday evening, February 23, 2019 in Commerce. Mama Nell, as she was lovingly known to many, was everybody’s mama. She loved cooking and will always be remembered for her pork chops, soft fried potatoes, and cherry cheesecake (just to name a few of her specialties). During her earlier years, she loved to dance and was known for her work ethic; she was definitely a hard worker and a great waitress. Nell was also known for the pleasure she derived from talking on the phone; you...
read moreTanner James Doyle Calhoon
A memorial service for Tanner James Doyle Calhoun will be held Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at 6:oo pm, at Emory Baptist Church. He was born Sept. 3, 2003 to the parentage of Randy James and Tammy ComerCalhoun.Tanner passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20th, out on his home land. He was born Sept. 3, 2003, in Arlington, to the parentage of James and Tammy Comer Calhoun. Tanner was a ninth grade student at Rains High School. He enjoyed anything outside. He was a hunter during any season. He helped his granddaddy feeding and working the cattle. He was so...
read moreJames Patrick “Pat” Crabb
Memorial service for Pat Crabb, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Jerry Brandenburgh officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Crabb passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Dallas Medical Center. James Patrick Crabb was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Alvie and Hazel Crabb. He married Mary Burgess in Dallas, Texas on June 11, 1960. Pat served in the US Air Force. He was an Aeronautical Engineer...
read moreBetty Burnett
Funeral Service for Betty Burnett, age 85, of Yantis, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Byron George officiating. Interment will follow at Seymore Cemetery with Adam Dowell, J.W. Burnett, Greg Mays, Cole Burnett, Cord Burnett, and Thomas Jenkins serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Burnett passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at CHRISTUS Memorial Hospital, Sulphur Springs. Betty Lou Burnett, was born on...
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