JD Franklin
Former Mayor and City Council member, Joe Davies “JD” Franklin, age 86, departed this life on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his cherished home in Sulphur Springs, TX. Born on April 18, 1937, in Sulphur Springs to Zeb D. Franklin and Robbie Ray Kelly. JD’s legacy is deeply rooted in Sulphur Springs, and he leaves an indelible mark on the community he called home. A graduate of Douglas High School in 1956, JD, known as “Ironman,” excelled in football and carried his resilience into all aspects of life. On April 18,...
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Graveside Service for Mildred Herrington, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at IOOF Cemetery Quinlan, TX. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Mrs. Herrington passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 in Sulphur Springs, TX. Mildred Herrington was born on April 9, 1940 in Jacksonville, TX to Charlie O. Wooddell and Sadie Alma (Cox) Wooddell. She married Curtis Herrington in 1958. They were the owners of...
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Funeral Service for Ronnie Lee Collins, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Dr. David Hardage and Dr. Jeff Gravens will officiate. Interment will follow at Winterfield Cemetery, Pickton, TX weather permitting. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Collins passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, TX. Ronnie Collins was born June 25, 1954, in Detroit,...
read moreGerald Wayne Sanderson
Gerald Wayne Sanderson, age 68, of Mount Vernon, TX was born on April 29, 1955 in Rice, MN to Francis Jay Sanderson and Marian Lucille (Rosett) Sanderson. After high school, Gerald worked in construction as a Roofer. He was married to Arlette Larson Sanderson until her recent passing. Mr. Sanderson passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 in Mount Vernon, TX. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Edin (Jim); stepdaughter, Angela Chelberg (Jason); grandchildren, Aleah West, Alexander West (Mackenzie), and Lucy Edin; three great-grandsons;...
read moreGrace Cain Blevins
Grace Cain Blevins 93 of Sulphur Springs passed away Wednesday January 17, 2024. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 20, 2024, at the Delta Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00p.m. Shane Carrington will officiate, and interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Grace was born July 25, 1930, in Dallas, Texas to Edgar Lee and Evelyn “Hooten” Killebrew. They have preceded her in death as well as two husbands; Nowlin Cain and Homer Blevins, son; Eddie Cain and a...
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Born April 18, 1937 died January 13, 2024 Funeral Service for JD Franklin, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, TX. Interment will follow at Melhaven Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, TX. Visitation will be held Friday, January 26, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Mr. Franklin passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. With our condolences.
read morePat Davidson
Graveside Service for Pat Davidson, age 84, of Balch Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Bazette Prairie Point Cemetery in Kerens, TX. Visitation will be held from 1:30-2:00 p.m. at the cemetery on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Mrs. Davidson passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Dallas, TX. Pat Davidson was born on July 15, 1939 in Hubbard, TX to James Aubrey Paris and Maudie Pearl (Hedge) Paris. Pat was small in stature but could definitely hold her own and was known for being strong-willed. She...
read moreBilly Paul Bratton
Memorial Service for Billy Paul Bratton will be held at West Oaks Funeral Home on Friday,January 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Billy passed away on January 12, 2024 in Dallas, TX.
read moreWaymon Charles “Butch” King
Waymon Charles “Butch” King passed peacefully among family and friends on January 11, 2024. Butch was born in Houston and lived much of his adult life in New Caney, Texas. Butch was a licensed electrician by trade and spent the past 35 years running a business in the traffic signal trade alongside with wife. He has been a resident of Dike, Texas for the past twenty years. Butch was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Erna King, brother Al King , and sister Sandy Paulus. He is survived by his wife Cathy King; daughter Laura...
read moreRay Boatright
Graveside Service for Ray Boatright, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, TX. Jim Thompson will officiate. Mr. Boatright passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Sulphur Springs, TX. Ray was born on October 14, 1933 in Fayetteville, AR to Marvin Dutton Boatright and Eulah Bell (Baker) Boatright. He married Camilla Jane Boatright in Whittier, CA on January 14, 1959. After high school, Ray joined the Navy and served during the Korean...
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