Sandra Jane Watson
October 5, 1939 — December 14, 2025 Austin Sandra Jane Watson, age 86 of Austin, Texas passed away on December 14, 2025 at Arbor Terrace Lakeway Memory Care in Austin. Sandra was born on October 5, 1939 in Greenpond, Texas to Bob and Hazel (Gambling) Springer. She graduated from Como-Pickton High School in 1957 as valedictorian. Sandra married Billy Watson on February 22, 1963. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Christianson and husband, Bruce Stuckman; grandchildren, Bear and Layth Christianson. Sandra was preceded...
read moreMargaret Daisy Ray
Margaret Daisy Ray, nearly 97, passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, wisdom, wit, and unwavering love for those she considered family. Funeral Service for Margaret will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Rogers officiating. Margaret was born on January 5, 1929, in Hopkins County, Texas, and grew up during the Great Depression. Those early years profoundly shaped her outlook on life, instilling in her a strong work ethic, deep resilience, and an enduring belief in the...
read moreLou Ann Sanders (Walker)
January 18, 1939 — December 13, 2025 Sulphur Springs Visitation for Lou Ann Sanders (Walker), age 86 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Sanders passed away on December 13, 2025 at Wesley Oaks. With our condolences.
read moreRonnie Hoops
November 14, 1949 — December 13, 2025 Cumby Funeral service for Ronnie Hoops, age 76 of Cumby, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A private graveside will be held at a later time. Mr. Hoops passed away on December 13, 2025. Ronnie Hoops
read moreMaribel Olmedo Garcia de Ugalde
April 4, 1972 ~ December 15, 2025 (age 53) Visitation for Maribel Olmedo Garcia will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Maribel passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com With our condolences.
read moreDanny Charles Sprueill
December 27, 1957 ~ December 12, 2025 (age 67) Danny Charles Sprueill, age 67, passed away on December 12, 2025 in Winnsboro, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home www.westoaksfuneralhome.com Danny Charles Sprueill
read moreRichard 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.
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