Kenneth Ray Beck
Kenneth Ray Beck, 80, of Sulphur Springs, passed away April 10, 2023, after a long bout with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Ken was born July 27, 1942, to James Robert and Bonnie Faye Spangler Beck, the seventh of eight children. He was part of a multi-generational family on the farm in the Pleasant Grove Community. Ken graduated from Sulphur Springs High School, class of 1960. He married Janice Crawford April 4, 1964. She survives. He joined the Texas National Guard 49th Armored Division in 1964 and graduated from officer candidate school...
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Graveside service for Jo Hobbs, age 79 of Frankston, Texas will be held at 11:00A.M. on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Hoover Cemetery in Big Sandy, Texas. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Hobbs passed away on April 9, 2023 at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs. Jo was born on August 4, 1943 in Kleburg Texas to Dave and Bea Davis. She became the little sister to Donald Mac and Jimmie Joyce. Jo married Billy Hobbs in 1994. She worked in banking and retail for many years before retiring from Green Acres Bowl as League Coordinator. She...
read moreLinda Gayle (Thompson) Kids
Linda Gayle Thompson born in 1940 to Caleb James and Mary Garnet Head Thompson in Sulphur Springs, Tx. Linda grew up in Sulphur Springs and graduated from SSHS. Linda married Harold Lloyd Kids September 7th, 1958, and they soon moved to Hereford, Tx, where their three sons were born…Harold Craig, Kevin Wade, and Paul Cale. In 1971, the Kids family moved back to Sulphur Springs.In addition to keeping up with three active boys, Linda worked outside the home at H. D. Lee Company, Sulphur Springs Cable Company and finishing her career at the City...
read moreBilly Lawson
Billy Lawson completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Billy was born near Tira, Texas to Milam and Maudie Lawson in November of 1940. Billy was the youngest son of eight children. Billy was the son of a preacher and was reared in Christian faith, baptized as a young man, and participated in The Way Bible Church in Sulphur Springs. Educated in the Sulphur Springs Schools, he picked cotton on the family farm and for other growers in the area. He spent his life working as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He drove many...
read moreFred J. Watson
A memorial service for Fred J. Watson will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 1:00PM at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, 876 Wildcat Way, Sulphur Springs. There will be no formal visitation. Fred J. Watson passed away peacefully at home in Sulphur Springs, Texas on March 31, 2023, with his wife Mary Frances at his side. Fred was 82. The youngest of four children, “Freddy Joe” was born in Greenview near Miller Grove in Hopkins County, Texas on June 17, 1940, to Weldon and Maymee (Gafford) Watson, four generations after the first Watsons arrived in...
read morePaul Barron Merrell “Barry”
Memorial service for Paul Barron Merrell, “Barry,” age 76 of Dike, Texas will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 8th , 2023, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Stubblefield, Charlie Stubblefield, and Timothy J. Merrell. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Merrell passed away on April 2 nd , 2023. Paul was born on March 7 th , 1947, in Dallas, Texas to Clifford “Jay” Merrell and Nina Lucille Stubblefield. He graduated high school from H. Grady Spruce in 1965. Paul moved to Sulphur Bluff in 1967 where...
read moreWeldon Steinman
Funeral service for Weldon Steinman, age 69 of Dallas, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday April 7, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Steve Steinman officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Jeremy Steinman, Joe Fitch, Nick Rogers, Jeff Hill, Evelyn Okelo, and Larry Frazier serving as pallbearers and Steve Steinman serving as honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Steinman passed away on April 2, 2023 at Baylor in Plano. Weldon was born on May 18, 1954 in Comanche,...
read moreMerle Spence
Funeral service for William “Merle” Spence, 82, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Shane Carrington officiating. Interment will be held at 4:00P.M. on Saturday April 8, 2023 at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Bradley, Arkansas. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Spence passed away April 1, 2023 with family by his side. Merle was born in Bradley, Arkansas to William Mark...
read moreJoyce Coker Friddle
Funeral service for Joyce Coker Friddle, age 91 of Como, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Greenpond Baptist Church with Bro. Terry Bolton officiating. Interment will follow at Greenpond Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday and Friday, April 6 and 7 th , from 6:00 to 8:00 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Friddle passed away on April 3, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Joyce was born on September 24, 1931 to Sam and Dolly Coker. She worked for over 24 years at Hopkins County Memorial...
read moreJanet Crump
Visitation for Janet Crump, age 68 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Crump passed away on March 29, 2023 at her residence. Janet was born on October 10, 1954 in Dallas, Texas to Newell Alfred “N.A.” and Louise (Gant) Crump.She worked as a manager at Braum’s. Janet was a woman of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Ferrell; grandchildren, Dylan Odom and Jaden Bowen; brother, Wayne Crump and wife, Brenda; nephew Jason Crump and...
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