Lafayette Franklin
Lafayette Franklin, age 54, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Christus Mother Francis in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Lafayette was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 12, 1969 to Zeke and Hattie (Fry) Franklin. He faithfully attended the Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas and loved cheering on his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. Lafayette is survived by his daughter, Joanna Fletcher; brother, Billy Franklin; sister in law, Jane Matthews; aunt, Helen Powell; and numerous nieces...
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Memorial service for Tammy Matlock, age 53 of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Danny Christenberry officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Matlock passed away on August 20, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances-Sulphur Springs. Tammy was born on October 13, 1969 in Hopkins County, Texas to Ibra Mitchell “I.M” Melba Ann (Green) Mills. She married Larry Grayson “Matt” Matlock on July 20, 1991 in Weaver, Texas. Tammy worked as a delivery driver for UPS. Tammy was...
read moreAmanda Kay Lawson
Amanda Kay Lawson, 46 of Cooper, Texas passed away Wednesday August 16, 2023. Memorial Services are scheduled for 11a.m. Saturday August 19, 2023, at Delta Funeral Home Chapel Family will receive friends and family from 10 a.m. to 11a.m prior to service. Amanda was born in Dallas, Texas on July 3, 1977, to Alvin and LaRue (Cain) Lawson. Amanda married Tammy Davis on May 27, 2018, in Cooper, Texas, she worked at Town and Country Dry Cleaners. Survivors include her wife Tammy Lawson of Cooper, Texas, her parents Alvin and LaRue Lawson of...
read morePam Schonard
Pam Schonard, age 72 of Alba, Texas passed away on August 15, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. Pam was born in Ft. Worth, Texas to John Robert Schonard Sr. and Emma Joyce (Woodard) Schonard. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education at Texas Women’s University. Pam worked in several fields throughout her life, most recently as a hospital admissions administrator. She is survived by her sister, Pat Byrd; brother, John Schonard Jr.; niece, Staci Sirois and husband, Jeff; nephews Jason Byrd, Henry Link and wife,...
read moreM L Kendrick
M. L. Kendricks Jr. was born March 19, 1942 to Lawyer Kendricks and Mary Ann Alexander in Hopkins County, Sulphur Springs, Texas. He graduated from Douglas High School of Sulphur Springs, Texas. M. L. passed away on August 14, 2023. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Darlene Wright Kendricks. M.L. worked at Longhorn Steel for many years as a welder and later worked for Rockwell International (now FlowServe) retiring after 30 years. He accepted Christ at a young age and joined Independent Baptist Church. He generously...
read moreMarie Casey
Memorial service for Marie Casey, age 84 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday. August 21, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Mike Powell officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Casey passed away on August 14, 2023 at her residence. Marie was born on January 27, 1939 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to James Henry “Shorty” and Frances (Nordin) Britton. She married Bobby Gene Casey on October 12, 1963. Marie worked as a bookkeeper and office manager. She is survived by her daughters, Nina Belcher, Donna...
read moreBenjamin Richard Ellison
Benjamin Richard Ellison, age 66 of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 10 A.M. at Winterfield Cemetery in Pickton, Texas with Bro. Jeff Tiemeyer officiating. Ben was born to Edward Lee and Juanita Ella (Barrow) Ellison on October 1, 1956, in Franklin County, Texas. He married Aleen Delores Edwards in Hopkins County, Texas on September 3, 1993. Ben worked for Cline Trash Business for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 24...
read moreMargie Ordiway
Funeral service for Margie Ordiway, age 65 of Winnsboro, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Nub Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Ordiway passed away on August 14, 2023 at Lakeview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. With our condolences.
read moreAnthony Fisher
Funeral services for Anthony Fisher, 57 of Ridgeway, Texas will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 in West Oaks Funeral Chapel with Jimmy Rogers officiating. The burial will follow at Peerless cemetery. Robert Whaley, Kevin Buchanan, Ty Tolleson, Silas Whaley, Thomas Russell, and Phillip Wilburn will be serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Randell Thompson, Kenneth Cockrum, Adam Wilburn, and Alford Echols. Visitation will be held 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Anthony passed...
read moreCharlie Winchester
Funeral service for Charlie Winchester, age 54, of Cumby, Texas, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Cody Winchester, Randy Winchester, Shawn Moore, Leslie Spears, Osvaldo Rojas, and Bobby Moody serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Ward and Eusebio Vazquez. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A graveside will be held at a later date at New Salem Cemetery in Centerville, Texas. Mr. Winchester passed away on August 11, 2023 at...
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