James Duckworth
December 17, 1940 — June 5, 2024James Duckworth, age 83, of Cooper, Texas passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. James Clinton Duckworth was born on December 17, 1940 in Charleston, Texas to Lonnie and Rosa (Turner) Duckworth. He was employed by the City of Arlington for several years. James is survived by his sisters, Joyce Bulin of Cooper, Texas and Edith Jackson of Sulphur Springs, Texas; and brothers, Troy Duckworth of Cooper, Texas and Jesse Duckworth of Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie...
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Spencer Todd Bartko, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. He left us way too soon and will forever be in our hearts. Spencer was born in Plano, Texas on October 15, 2002. His parents were Glenn Alan Bolt and Julie Anne West Bartko. He graduated from Mount Vernon ISD in 2021. Spencer worked construction and was dedicated to Illusionz Inc. He was a hard worker and enjoyed building things. He spent many hours washing his truck and keeping it detailed to perfection. Spencer loved going mudding, but only in his...
read moreRandolph ‘Randy’ Spraglin
A celebration of life for Randolph ‘Randy’ Spraglin will be held Saturday June 8, 2024 starting at 2PM at Morning Chapel Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Pastor H.B. Nash will officiate. Randy was born to the last R.T. and Ruby Faye Weeks on March 16, 1959 in Cason, TX. He was employed by Price Ford, ABC Autoplex and Sulphur Springs Dodge for many years. He was kind hearted and was well known for his friendly upbeat personality. He loved his family and had many close friends. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Wanda Gail...
read morePatty Bell
Patricia Ann Passons Bell, age 72, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family and friends. Patty was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on April 16, 1952, to E.T. and Edith (Foster) Passons. She married David Ray Penson on August 22, 1969 and they had a son, Dave Penson. She later married David Bell, on November 6, 1981. Patty attended El Centro College for Health Sciences and had a life-long career as a Respiratory Therapist. She found great joy in providing education to her COPD patients....
read moreJimmy Wayne Smith
August 23, 1953 ~ June 3, 2024Jimmy Wayne Smith, age 70 passed away on June 3, 2024 in Sulphur Springs, Tx. Funeral Service for Jimmy Wayne Smith will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rudy Ellis officiating. Active pallbearers will be Rodney Hawkins, Jameson Hawkins, Brandon Edwards, Bryan Smith, Kerry Wright and Kalton Okeke. Honorary Pallbearers will be O.L. Hawkins, Lee Grant, Glenn Grant and the Class of 1971. Flower Bearers will be Brandi Okeke, Lakia Booker, La’Modrick Johnson and...
read moreSherrie Chapman Stair
March 6, 1956 ~ June 2, 2024 (age 68)Sherrie Chapman Stair passed away on June 2, 2024. Funeral Service for Sherrie Chapman Stair, 68, of Sulphur Springs, Tx will be conducted Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Tira United Methodist Church with Rev. Pete McNabb officiating. Luke Durbin, Ford Durbin, Kyle Keeland, Charles Kaufman, Damon McAuliffe and Mark Chapman will be serving as pallbearers. There will be a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Sherrie passed away peacefully surrounded by...
read moreLaVaughn Hahn
LaVaughn Dean Hahn (Dillenberger) passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, TX, at the age of 90. She was born on November 15, 1933, in Kilgore, TX to Walter and Vergie (Jones) Dillenberger. LaVaughn, known for her love of mountains and camping as well as her passion for hiking and music, cherished spending time with her family and friends. Her warm personality and zest for life will be dearly missed. She is survived by her sons, Tony (wife Andrea), William (wife Milissa), daughter, Tammy (husband Dave); eight grandchildren,...
read moreNelda Doss
Funeral Service for Nelda Doss, age 70, of Arbala will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery with Darrel Watkins, Bryan Sells, Garrett Landers, Wesley Winstead, Alex Hammac, and Darrel Gentry serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jaden Goldsmith Jake Armstrong, Andy Fouse, Brady Potts, and Laeton Potts. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Nelda passed away at her home on Saturday, June...
read moreCharley Spicer
Charley Spicer, age 83, of Emory, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Mr. Spicer was born on February 17, 1941, in Roanoke, Virgina to Claude Delous and Sylvia Eloise (Worley) Spicer. He married Alene (Dotson) Spicer on December, 17, 1991, in Rockwall, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Alene Spicer; son, Charlie Spicer; grandson, Justin Spicer; and great-granddaughters, Riley Spicer and Abby Spicer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Sylvia Spicer; brothers, Ray Spicer and Perry Spicer; sister, Janet Spicer; and...
read moreRetta Murphy
September 23, 1953 — May 29, 2024 Memorial service for Retta Murphy, age 70, of Yantis, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with CJ Duffey officiating. Mrs. Murphy passed away at her home in Yantis on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 after a prolonged bout with cancer. Retta Ann Murphy was born on September 23, 1953 in Hopkins County, Texas to Billy Jack and Lauretta (Ashby) Martin. She married Dwayne Murphy in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 28, 2000. Retta is...
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