Eldon Ford
Eldon Ford was born April 19, 1937, in Como, Texas to Lonnie Ford and Myrtle Pittman. Eldon was the youngest. His brother Lonnie Ford Jr. and sister Bobbie Jean Ford-Hollins preceded him in death. Eldon attended Sandfield elementary and junior high school in Como, Texas. Eldon grew up spending extended periods of time with his grandmother Georgia White-Pittman in Como, Texas. He often said she was like a mother to him. He would spend his summers with his mom in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1952 Eldon entered Douglas High School in Sulphur...
read moreWendell Johnson
Funeral service for Wendell Johnson, age 85 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Bryon George officiating. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Mason Brothers from Yantis Lodge #382 serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Johnson passed away on July 27, 2023 at his residence. Wendell was born on January 10, 1938 in Yantis, Texas to R.T. and Nellie Mae (Slatten) Johnson. He married Patricia Bussell who preceded him in...
read morePatsy Rhodes
Graveside service for Patsy Rhodes, age 84 of Tyler, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Rhodes passed away on July 24, 2023 at Brookdale Tyler South. Patsy was born on November 1, 1939 in Tupelo, MS to Bill and Clara (Robinson) Sanders. She married Pat Wayne Rhodes on February 25, 1966 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Patsy worked as a legal secretary most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Pat Wayne; sons, Jay R. Rhodes, James D Rhodes and Clint W....
read moreJo Ann Roach
Funeral service for Jo Ann Roach, age 82 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro Halston Potts and Bro Tim Potts officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Milton Ragan, Keith Logan, Kyle Cox, James Mora, James Emerine and Jason Jones serving as pallbearers. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Roach passed away on July 24, 2023 at Hospice of East Texas. Jo Ann was born on July 13, 1941 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Dueward and Lois...
read moreRobert H. Spearman
Robert H. Spearman (Bob) passed away on July 6, 2023, at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Agnes (Mert) Spearman and grandson, Michael Paxton Spearman. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Moore and husband George; his son, Robert Roy and wife Mignon; grandchildren, Brian Moore and wife Denise; Miranda Wilkerson and husband Brad; great-grandchildren, Reese Moore, Evan Wilkerson, Leslie Piazza and her daughter, Londyn; and sister Polly Frisbee, husband Warren and their children. He is also survived by his...
read moreHarry Lawrence
Funeral service for Harry Ray Lawrence, age 73, of Brashear will be held at 1:00 P.M on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Victor Hernandez officiating. Rosary will be held from 1:00 to 3:00, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Galveston. Mr. Lawrence passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab, with his wife, Melinda, by his side. Harry Ray was born on September 30, 1949 in Galveston, Texas to Paul M. and Mary...
read moreMyra Lynn Burns
Graveside service for Myra Lynn Burns, age 81 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Donald Sims, Grayson Burns, Brian Coker, Brad Armstrong, Bryson Sims and Terry Tucker. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Burns passed away on July 19, 2023. Myra Lynn was born on October 2, 1941 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Warner Lawson and Annie (Bradshaw) Coker. She married Gary Burns on August 19, 1960...
read moreDr. Tony Gene Smith
Dr. Tony Gene Smith passed from this life July 15, 2023 at Titus Regional Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1955 in Durant, Oklahoma. He lived most of his life in Sulphur Springs and was a member of the League Street Church of Christ. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 18, from 6-8 PM at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Services will be Wednesday, July 19 at 2 PM in the chapel of the funeral home with Brother Buddy Wiggins officiating. Graveside to follow at Restlawn Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Roland...
read moreTina Louise Corley
A family lead Service for Tina Louise Corley age 63 of Cumby, Texas will be held at a later date. Tina passed away on July 14, 2023. Tina was born on November 16, 1959 in Denton, Texas to Emmit Smith and Carol Bronson. She married Jackie Lee Corley on January 20, 1975 in Love, Oklahoma. Tina was a proud homemaker and had 3 children with Jackie. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her son; Chris Corley and wife, Valarie; daughters, Carol Harris and husband, Leonard Hammons, Amy Corley; 9 grandchildren and 8 great...
read moreRobert M. Sisk
Robert M. Sisk, a beloved figure in the community and a dedicated public servant, passed away on July 9, 2023. He was a man who dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and left an indelible mark on the county he loved so dearly. Born on July 26, 1933, in Point, TX, to John Sisk and Mattie Anderson Sisk. He pursued his education with zeal, and although he only completed some college courses, his thirst for knowledge never wavered. His dedication to lifelong learning made him a knowledgeable and well-respected member of the...
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