Arthur Ray “Papa” Marlar
Memorial service for Arthur Ray “Papa” Marlar, age 60, of Cumby, will be held at 11:00 A.M on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Oates Drive Baptist Church in Mesquite, Texas, with Pastor Jim Moore and Pastor Jim Burt officiating. Mr. Marlar passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2017 at his home. He was born May 16, 1956, in Dallas Texas, the son of Thomas and Hazel Marlar. He married Laura Jo Burt on October 30, 1976 in Farmers Branch, Texas. Arthur was a retired Mechanic and a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Cumby. Arrangements are...
read moreWilliam K. (Bill) Byerly
William K. (Bill) Byerly went to his heavenly home Sunday, January 8, 2017. Bill was born in Lake Charles, Louisana on March 19, 1941 to Kinzie L. (deceased) and Dorothy Byerly who survives. Bill went to 19 different schools before graduating from Sulpur High School in Sulpur, Louisana. Bill graduated from East Texas State now Texas A and M Commerce where he fell in love and married Sandra Kay Smith in Arlington, Texas. They were blessed with two children and three grandchildren. Bill retired as a scout executive with the Boy Scouts of...
read moreCharles Skidmore
A private service will be held at a later date for Charles Skidmore, age 81, from Pickton, Texas. Mr. Skidmore passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab.
read moreAugust Henry Metz
August Henry Metz, age 92, of Point, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at his home, with his loving family around him. He was born in Oak Harbor, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. August H. Metz. He married LaQuita Preskitt, in Garland, on Dec. 10, 1974. Gus worked as a salesman for a plastics company for many years. Also, he worked for South Rains SUD, as general manager for a number of years. Gus was a member of Emory Baptist Church.He served his country in the U.S. Army. Gus was a member of Mars Hill Masonic Lodge, Shriners, and the...
read moreCharles Michael Shropshire
Memorial service for Charles Michael (Mike) Shropshire, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at his home. Mr. Shropshire passed away, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at his home. Mike was born on November 30, 1946 in Sulphur Springs to Charles and Sybil (Reppond) Shropshire, Sr. He was a retired truck driver and was of the Baptist faith. Mike is survived by sons, Darrin Shropshire of Paris, Curt Shropshire and Jay Johnson of Sulphur Springs; daughters, Vikki Shropshire of McKinney, Traci Shropshire of...
read moreGerald Jetton
Funeral services for Gerald Jetton, age 61, of Mt. Vernon, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Jetton passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his residence. Gerald was born on February 7, 1955 in Commerce, Texas, to Coy B. and Lena (Weatheread) Jetton. He married Karen Simmons on July 18, 1974, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Gerald served in the U.S. Air...
read moreEulalio Yanez
Funeral Mass for Christian burial for Eulalio Yanez, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 12:00 noon Monday, January 9, 2017, at St. James Catholic Church with Father Juan Carlos Sardinas. Interment will follow at I.O.O.F Cemetery with Antonio Yanez, Alfredo Yanez, Jesus Escobedo, Jose E. Yanez, Julio Valdez, Oscar Yanez, Ricardo Yanez and Jose M. Yanez serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Eulalio passed away on...
read moreCharles Clayton
Charles Edward Clayton was born on November 27, 1941 to the late Berma Lee Clayton and Daisy Ford Clayton. He grew up in Sulphur Springs, Texas where he graduated high school in 1962. It was there he met the love of his life, Flora Jean Pannell Clayton. They were married on June 27, 1962 to which 5 children were born. His most precious treasure was his family, and his favorite thing to do was spending time outside with his wife, children and grandchildren. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Morning Chapel Missionary...
read moreElton Ayers
Elton Ayers, age 97 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, January 2nd, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on February 1st, 1919 in Franklin County, to the late William Ayers and Maud Atyers. He was retired from the U.S Postal Service and was preceded in death by parents. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro 816 W. Broadway Winnsboro, TX 75494. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 at Good Hope...
read moreJames Michael Ward
Graveside Service for James (Jim) Michael (Mike) Ward 60 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Ridgeway Cemetery. He died December 31, 2016. He was born February 2, 1956 in Memphis, TN. To James W. and Ileta L. Ward. He is of the Christian faith. He went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 31, 2016. He was married to Norma Robinson on June 23, 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents James W. and Ileta L. Ward, grandparents AJ and Leona Ward and Hazel Sifford. One niece Carrie Walker. He is survived by his...
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