Richard Michael Emerson
Richard “Mike” Emerson age, 77 of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born in Sulphur Springs on June 5, 1948, the son of JM and Dian Caldwell Emerson. He married Cherise Liggett on August 9, 1969, in Quitman, Texas and she survives. Mike was the former co-owner of Tapp Funeral Home and Furniture Store, a Funeral Director at Tapp and West Oaks Funeral Homes and the great grandson of HW Tapp who founded Tapp Funeral Home in 1901. He was a certified EMT back in the day when funeral homes ran the local ambulance...
read moreMartha Sprague
June 24, 1933 — December 11, 2025 Sulphur Springs Family gathering with visitation for Martha Sprague, age 92, will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at League Street Church of Christ. Interment will be held at a later date at Sanger Cemetery. Mrs. Sprague passed away at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Martha Sprague was born on June 24, 1933, to Merriell Fesington and Fannie Blanche (Williams) Bell in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She married Delbert Sprague on June 12,...
read moreTimothy Darryl Cheek
August 26, 1964 – December 11, 2025 Timothy Darryl Cheek, 61, beloved husband, father, and friend, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born on August 26, 1964, to John and Ella Cheek. Tim shared 36 wonderful years with his beloved wife and best friend. They loved spending time together, traveling and going places, riding the golf cart, and simply enjoying life side by side. He is remembered for his strong work ethic and his deep love for both his family and his faith. He was...
read moreWilliam Dean Gifford
December 18, 1957 — December 7, 2025 Sulphur Springs William Dean Gifford, age 67, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler. There are no services planned at this time. William Gifford was born on December 18, 1957, to Arthur William and Lucille (Logue) Gifford in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He made his career working as a maintenance man. With our condolences.
read moreAlice Marie Nash Moore
Alice Marie Nash Moore was born to Artie Mea Kelly Nash and Sidney Nash on December 4, 1952. She was born into a big family, 2 sisters: Bobbie Fay Nash Brown and Alfreda Kelly Malone. 4 brothers: William Ray Nash (Melba), Charles Edward Nash (Linda), Robert Joe Nash (Greta), and Billy Ray Kelly. Alice accepted Christ at an early age while growing up in Hopkins County and graduating from Sulphur Springs High School, Class of 1971. Continuing her education, she earned a Nursing Degree. ...
read moreRobert Williamson
Robbie Williamson March 25, 1962 — December 10, 2025 Mr. Robbie Williamson passed away at Caraday of Mount Vernon on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Robbie was born on March 25, 1962, in Lynwood, California to Dan and Catherine (Nordeman) Magee. He enjoyed fishing, collecting coins, collecting guns, playing the guitar and watching his favorite TV show, Star Trek. Robbie’s great passion in life was being a Butcher. He was married to Sandi Williamson for forty three years and together they raised their family in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Robbie is...
read moreRussell “Rusty” Garmon
September 4, 1975 — December 6, 2025 Winnsboro Graveside service for Russell “Rusty” Garmon, age 50 of Winnsboro, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Greenwood Cemetery with Bro. Bryan Crittendon and Bro. Raif Turner officiating. Chad Knotts, Garrett Sustaire, Gary Mobley, Randy Mobley, Mason Littrell, and Billy Huie will serve as pallbearers. Dennis Wisdom, Ronnie Green, Edgar Calderon, and Justin Arter will serve as honorary pallbearers. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Garmon passed away on December 6,...
read moreJames Paulie “Turk” Morgan
Funeral service for James Paulie “Turk” Morgan, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 12, 2025 with Dr. Jeff Gravens officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Cole Farmer, Garrett Vickey, Dylan Reed, Rodney Miller, Morgan Anderson, and Red Cross. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Morgan passed away on December 6, 2025 at Carriage House Manor. James was born on December 20, 1933 in Sulphur Springs,...
read moreFrank Logan Pitts
Memorial Service for Frank Logan Pitts, age 84, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Frank Pitts, Jr. officiating. Mr. Pitts passed away on December 3, 2025, in Winnsboro, Texas. Frank was born on February 28, 1941, to Logan Pitts and Hazel Faye Stokes in Hopkins County, Texas. He worked for many years as a truck driver for Westbrook Trucking. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his four sons, Frank Pitts, Jr., Jimmy...
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Zack Adams age 91, of Talco, Texas, went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Zack was born on March 14, 1934, in Franklin County, Texas, to John Thomas and Dee Ida (Horn) Adams. He married Mary Elaine Weatherford on August 8, 1953. Not long after Zack and Lane married, Zack was drafted into the US Army and Lane joined him after he was stationed in Ft. Bragg, NC. Their only child, Norma Lynn, was born during this time. Zack received his Honorable Discharge from the Army in 1959, and he, Lane and Lynn headed home to Mount...
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