Obituary and Funeral Notices

Kathy Gale Rogers

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Kathy Gale Rogers

Kathy was born on September 2, 1960, in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Ada Kathryn Van Holten and John Harlin McCreary. Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Jimmie Leeroy Rogers. Kathy and Jimmie loved spending time together camping and being with family. Kathy would dance around the campfire while Jimmie would grill. They made many beautiful memories together. Kathy also leaves behind two sons and two stepdaughters and their families. Kathy loved her sons, daughters-in-love, and stepdaughters more than anything. Her face would light up when...

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Patsy Ruth Griner

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Patsy Ruth Griner

Patsy Ruth Griner, known by family and friends as “Patsy, Pat, Aunt Pat, Granny, GiGi or Momma” passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born in Pickton, Texas, on September 3, 1938 to Mary Linie Johnson and John Orville Ray. She married Jobie Washington Griner, Jr. on October 15,1954. Mrs. Griner worked as a seamstress at HD Lee for many years and spent her retirement as a homemaker. She had a strong spirit, surviving breast cancer and the loss of her son, Joey Griner, in 1976, then...

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Florene Peoples Howard

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Florene Peoples Howard

Florene Peoples Howard was born on December 2, 1937 to the late Charlie and Flora Peoples in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on January 26, 2023, where she was reunited with her parents; husband, Lindell Howard; sister, Charlyne Evege; and a host of family members and friends who preceded her. She accepted Christ at an early age at Morning Chapel Baptist Church. She sang in the choir and also served as an usher. Florene graduated from Douglas High School in 1954. While in high...

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Jerry Lynn Walters III

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Jerry Lynn Walters III

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Jerry Lynn Walters III of Tyler, Texas. He will be remembered as a loving husband/son/brother. Jerry passed away at age 34 on January 27, 2023. The funeral will be a private ceremony for close family members at a later date. He was dearly loved and special to everyone he met. He was a gentle giant who had an incredible ear for music and could remember lyrics like nobody else. He loved to joke and laugh; his laughter was contagious. In lieu of flowers please feel free to contribute to any local...

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Mary Allen – Service Change

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Mary Allen – Service Change

Funeral service for Mary Allen, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00a.m. Friday, February 3,2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Perry Johnson officiating and Cheve Adams, NathanAdams, Zachary Adams, Brennan Brock and Brylee Brock serving as honorary pallbearers. A privateinterment will take place at Gafford Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to theservice. Mrs. Allen passed away peacefully at her home and into the arms of Jesus on Sunday morning,January 29, 2023. Mary Allen was born July 23, 1932...

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Mary Allen

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Mary Allen

July 23, 1932 — January 29, 2023 Sulphur Springs Mary Allen

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Dr. Victor “Doc” Sancho

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Dr. Victor “Doc” Sancho

Funeral service for Victor “Doc” Sancho, DVM, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Evan Darlin, Lee Pogue, Stratton Darlin, Elton McIntosh, and Blake McClure will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Dr. Sancho passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his residence. Dr. Victor “Doc” Sancho was born June 10, 1940 in San Fernando, Trinidad to Cyril McDonald and Inez Sancho....

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Judy Gates

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Judy Gates

Judy Gates, 78, went home to our Lord and Savior on January 20, 2023, in Plano, TX. Judy was born October 28, 1944 in Sulphur Springs, TX. The youngest of five children, she is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Maude Orr, sisters, Bobbie Pinson and Sue Coke, brother, Joe Dan Orr and husband, Bud Gates. Judy Gates is survived by her brother Billy Wayne Orr, first husband and father of her children, James Bell, Son, Kevin Bell and wife Cheryl, Daughter, Kristi Bell Gray and husband Scott, Grandsons, James Bell, Jason Bell and wife...

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Phillip Morris

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Phillip Morris

Funeral service of Phillip Morris, age 85, of Lone Oak, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Motley officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, TX with James Morris, Jacob Morris, Hunter Ward, Stoney Gall, Rafael Gutierrez, JJ Brink and Bo Morris serving as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Wesley and Anthony Morris. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home from 5 to 7PM. Mr....

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Paulagene Watson

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Paulagene Watson

Funeral service for Paulagene Watson, age 92 of Cooper, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Johnny Witherspoon officiating. Interment will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Forest Park East Cemetery with Stephen Watson, Jeremy Bell, Bill Watson and Joseph Watson serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Watson passed away on January 24, 2023 at her residence. Arrangements under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral...

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