Obituary and Funeral Notices

Willie Lee Jeffery

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Willie Lee Jeffery

Willie Lee Jeffery, 64, of Reno, TX, passed away on January 8, 2019, at his residence. Willie was born on April 4, 1954, in Gilmer, TX, to Horace D. and Alene White Jeffery. He was an avid fisherman and loved his Dallas Cowboys. Willie will forever be cherished by his wife, Jamie Jeffery; his daughter, Kenisha Carroll of Houston; his sons: Gabriel Payne and Tristan Biggers both of Houston; his step-children: Jon Soto of Powderly, Kaled Soto of Paris, I’Leah Reynolds of Reno, Michael Johnson and Terrance Johnson of Cooper, Dontrail...

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Phyllis Ann Lovell Giguere

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Phyllis Ann Lovell Giguere

Funeral Service for Phyllis Ann Lovell Giguere, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, formerly of Paris, Texas and Blandburg, Pennsylvania will be held  at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel, in Sulphur Springs, Texas.  Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park following the services with Charlie Usry, Taylor Usry, Caiden Usry, Juan Ortiz, Donnie Jones and David Cherry serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Phyllis earned her heavenly wings and dancing...

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Amber Michelle Stevenson

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Amber Michelle Stevenson

Amber Michelle Stevenson, age 31, of Mineola, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, in Quitman, Texas.  Amber was born on April 24, 1987, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to her loving parents, David and Tami Stevenson.  Amber worked as a waitress and an Assistant Manager for Red Dome Smokehouse in Quitman, Texas. She was a loving mother to her son Wyatt. She was his dug-out mom and he was her miracle baby, the joy of her life. Amber also loved the outdoors and nature. She had a natural affinity with animals. She was our Snow...

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Cleveland Lee Vaden

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Cleveland Lee Vaden

Funeral services for Cleveland L. Vaden, age 95, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 19, 2019 at East Caney Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery in Pickton. There will be no formal visitation. Cleveland passed away on January 11, 2019. He was born on March 1, 1923, to George and Coreen Vaden. He grew up in the East Caney Community and attended school there. His love for agriculture and animals began at a young age and continued throughout his life. He was a member of the East Caney Missionary...

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Glenda Lajune Harper

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Glenda Lajune Harper

Glenda Lajune Harper 80, affectionately known to her family as Mom, Nana, and Aunt Glenda, went to her eternal home in heaven after passing away at her daughter’s home surrounded by family on January 9, 2019.  Born in Dallas she was the daughter of the late (father) Clarence Puckett, and (stepfather) Abner and (mother) Doris Foster Berry.  Glenda invited Jesus into her heart as a young girl. She recounted that her Mammie Puckett shared the Gospel with her and had taught her how to establish a personal relationship with Jesus...

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Johnie (John) Dee Willis

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Johnie (John) Dee Willis

Johnie (John) Dee Willis, age 87, passed away peacefully in Jackson, Mississippi on January 9, 2019.  He was born on September 13, 1931 at Latch, Texas to Ardie Bell and Tim Willis.  John was the most hopeful person who loved his life and his family with utter joy.   John was proud to be a born again Christian who served his Lord faithfully throughout his life. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy Maxine Willis, his parents, his sister, Azalee Warren; brother, Vic Willis and his grandson and...

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Larry Eugene Briggs

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Larry Eugene Briggs

Memorial service for Larry Eugene Briggs, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Blaine officiating. Visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m., prior to service time. Larry passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born on February 21, 1948 in Gilmer, TX, the son of William Rankin and Eva Lou Bickerdike Briggs. He served in the United States Navy. He worked as a mud engineer in the oil field. He is survived by son, Kevin Eugene Briggs,...

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Ronnie Morris Rudd

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Ronnie Morris Rudd

The Lord bless and keep you. Ronald Morris Rudd, beloved husband, soulmate, ministry partner, best friend and the greatest love in the life of his wife, Kathy Ann Rudd stepped through the veil into Heaven, Saturday, January 5, 2019 at their home in Winnsboro, Texas.  Ronnie and Kathy Ann Orr met while ministering in the Hopkins County jail in Sulphur Springs, Texas in March 2008. Believing that God had ordained and chosen them for each other, they were married on June 21, 2008. They shared a supernatural love that inspired all who came in...

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Lee Talion Sharp

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Lee Talion Sharp

On April 21, 1971, Lee Talion Sharp entered the world at 3 lbs, 15 oz fighting for his life from a rare disease that affected his body from birth, but that did not stop him from living his life to the fullest, and impacting the lives of everyone who met him. When Talion put his mind to something, he did it. He graduated from Winnsboro High School, went on to get his Associates degree in Criminal Justice, and landed his dream job in law enforcement. Due to complications from Type 1 diabetes, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal issues, he...

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Jerry Wayne Vititow, Sr.

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Jerry Wayne Vititow, Sr.

Funeral services for Jerry Wayne Vititow, Sr., age 77, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Lake Highlands Baptist Church with Bro. Paul Ray Vittitow and Bro. Johnny Wheat officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Michael Vititow, Chuck Vititow, Jeff Vititow, Robert Vititow, Larry Jay Temples, Eddy Morton, Kim Monico, and Brian Odom serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Haygood and Dwight Bruhn. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday,...

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