Annada Jones
Annada Elliott Jones passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her residence. She was born on October 11, 1941 in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of William “Bill” and Marguerite Gilbert Elliott. She married James Frank Jones on December 17, 1976 who was the love of her life and they were married for 48 years. After graduation from Sulphur Springs High School, she completed her degrees from East Texas State University. She began her teaching career with the SSISD. Annada retired from the school district after...
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Patricia Kay Frazier entered the presence of her heavenly father on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the young age of 76. She was born on August 22,1948, to William Ray (Billy) Chester and Hilga (Blount) Chester in Hopkins County. Kay was raised in Sulphur Bluff where she graduated high school as Salutatorian of her class. She married her high school sweetheart Zack Frazier June 17, 1966. They were blessed with two daughters, Angie and Kellie. They owned a dairy farm where she actively milked cows, fed livestock, worked the hayfield and everything...
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August 29, 1938 — June 22, 2025 Yantis Funeral Service for Marilyn Coker, age 86, of Yantis, Texas will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Yantis, Texas. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Coker passed away at Rockwall Nursing Care Center on Sunday, June 22, 225. Marilyn Coker
read morePamela Gale Bell
October 20, 1958 — June 18, 2025 Sulphur Springs, Texas Pamela Gale Bell, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Private services will be held at a later date. Pamela Gale Bell was born on October 20, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to Glenda Joyce Evans. Pam was a Pharmacy Technician for many years and was a member of several Pharmacy Technician organizations. She loved butterflies and enjoyed finding the very colorful ones for her butterfly collection. Her hobbies also included collecting Amberina...
read moreJerry Lamb
February 23, 1947 — June 19, 2025 Brashear Jerry Lee Lamb, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Brashear, Texas surrounded by loved ones on June 19, 2025. Jerry was born on February 23, 1947, in Longview, Texas to Louis Amos Lamb and Mary Bernice Voorhies, and he was lovingly raised by T.D. Gafford after the untimely passing of his father. Jerry married Lynda Robinson on February 23, 1991, in Upland, California. He was a proud patriot who enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17 and completed two tours during Vietnam from 1966 to...
read moreKenneth Stieber
July 22, 1968 — June 18, 2025 Sulphur Springs Visitation for Kenneth Stieber, age 56, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. A military graveside service honoring his life and service will take place at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Restlawn Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will include Jeff Wells, Darian Chaney, Tommy Sanderson, Kevin Belz, and Doug Anderson. Kenneth passed away peacefully at his home on June 18, 2025. Born on July 22, 1968,...
read moreGregory Lynn Heinz
A Mount Pleasant resident of 71 years, Gregory Lynn Heinz, passed away in hospice care Friday, June 13, at Mount Pleasant Assisted Living. Greg had a passion for people of all walks of life, golf, animals and especially his beloved 1972 MPHS graduates. In his high school years, he earned state recognition as a member of the MPHS golf team, Region II, Class 3A Golf Champions, third in State. Also, in 1972 he was the Region II, Class 3A Golf Medalist. In 1973, Greg attended Grayson County Junior College in Denison on a golf scholarship. After...
read moreJohn Wayne Booth
John Wayne Booth, long-time resident of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born in Lamar County, Texas, on May 11, 1936, to Bedford Edward Booth and Malvina Williams Booth of Paris, Texas. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronny Booth. John served his country in the United States Army. John worked for many years as an electrician, a trade he took great pride in, and through which he built strong relationships across his community. Known for his work ethic, quiet strength,...
read moreMary Frances Barnett (Parker)
Funeral service for Mary Frances Barnett (Parker) age 93, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. There will be no formal visitation. Lloyd Gene Parker, Johnny Ross, Don Huffstetler, Wayne Caldwell, David Brewer, and Robert Ellis will serve as pallbearers. Ms. Barnett passed away at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Mary Frances Barnett was born on March 7, 1932 in the Branom and Ridgeway Communities...
read moreLinda Crowder
April 11, 1950 — June 19, 2025 Sulphur Springs Linda Crowder, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at Carriage House Manor under the care of Heritage Hospice on Thursday, June 19, 2025. No services are planned at this time. Linda Crowder was born on April 11, 1950, in Fresno, California to James Wesley and Patricia Mae Thomas Crowder. She was retired from working as a self-employed seamstress. She was active at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center, where she played bingo and volunteered. She attended Calvary Baptist Church. She will be...
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