Obituary and Funeral Notices

John Stuart Richey

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John Stuart Richey

Mr. John Stuart Richey, age 67 of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 in Tyler. He was born on November 27, 1955 in Winnsboro, Texas to the late Charlie Weldon Richey and Winnie Mae Evers Richey.Stuart served in both the US Navy and Army with tours in both Vietnam and Desert Shield. After his distinguished military career of twenty-four years he received a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University and worked in several areas of law enforcement. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and Past Master of the Mt....

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James Thomas Flanagan

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James Thomas Flanagan

Graveside services for James Thomas Flanagan, age 71, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. , Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Tira Cemetery with Bro. Donny Gaddis officiating. A visitation at the Tira Cemetery will begin at 12 noon. Pallbearers will be Piter Tamsma, Joe Chance Smiddy, Tres Wright, Allen Robinson, Tim Loper and Emmett James Loper. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Anderson, Randy Harris and Darrell McDowell. James passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, TX. James...

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Jeff Massey

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Jeff Massey

Graveside service for Jeff Massey, age 56, of Sulphur Springs, will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at Tira Cemetery with Bro. Mike Eason officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Morgan Anderson, Derrek Harred, Kris Koon, Lance Ragan, Truman Ragan, David Ragan, Cephis Gregory, Brandon Crowson, Joe Elmore, Harold Bryant, Wade Bartley, Trey Whiteman, Shannon Gammill, Clifton Riley, Tim Potts, Tony Jenkins and John McNeil. A visitation will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 P.M. at Murray Orwosky Funeral...

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Kimberlyn “Kim” Perrin

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Kimberlyn “Kim” Perrin

Kimberlyn “Kim” Renae Kelley (Covey) Perrin, 64, passed away in a Plano hospital on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.  Kim was born on May 23, 1959, in Ft. Worth, TX to Milton Ray Kelley and Pat Wafford Kelley.  She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1977 in the top ten of her class. She went on to graduate from the University of North Texas in 1989 with honors. On January 11, 1982, she married Tom Covey, and they later adopted Mary Faith and Matthew.  Kim spent her entire career as an educator and an early childhood education...

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Vallie Hardgrave

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Vallie Hardgrave

A memorial service to celebrate Vallie’s remarkable life will be held on November 18th at Clover Hill Baptist Church 1816 FM 69, Quitman, TX 75783 at 10:30 AM. The service will provide an opportunity for family and friends to come together and share their fond memories of a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on the lives she touched. Vallie Hardgrave, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2023, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab in Sulphur Springs, TX. She was born in Tyler Texas to her loving parents, Franklin and...

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Mary Ann Morris

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Mary Ann Morris

Funeral service for Mary Ann Morris, age 81, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Tate Larison, Forrest Davenport, Richard Brock and James Davenport serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Morris passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab, Sulphur Springs, TX. Mary was born on July 4, 1942 in Granbury, TX to Bud and...

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Larry C. Friday

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Larry C. Friday

Larry C. Friday was born September 12, 1945 in Jonesborough, Tennessee. He went to be with the lord on November 1, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Lake Cypress Springs. Larry would talk to anyone he met during rides through Walleye Park. He loved everyone and never met a stranger. Larry loved the lord and would speak to people about Jesus and the plan of salvation. He was the preacher for North Hopkins Community Church in Birthright. Larry always said he would meet at the Jordan River where he would be drawing...

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Alice Ross

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Alice Ross

Alice Ross, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Sunny Springs Nursing Home in Sulphur Springs. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. With our condolences.

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Joe Dan Kennedy

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Joe Dan Kennedy

Funeral service for Joe Dan Kennedy, age 86 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 6, 2023 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Gravens officiating and Dr. Roy Edgemon assisting. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Bo Vaculik, Charlie Vaculik, Brad Jennings, Jim Jennings, Brett Dietze, Jason Dietze, David Gideon, and David Watson serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Mr. Kennedy passed away on Wednesday,...

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Mary Ann Morris

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Mary Ann Morris

Funeral service for Mary Ann Morris, age 81, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Morris passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab, Sulphur Springs, TX.Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com With our condolences.

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