John Lee Howard
John Lee Howard, age 74, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his residence with his wife, LaNell, by his side. John was born on September 21, 1951, to Lyle Richard and Gladys Marie (Durand) Howard in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, the youngest of four children. John joined the United States Army as a Medical Specialist. He married LaNell Adams on December 14, 1990, in Boise,...
read moreDereald Lynn Millsap
Graveside services for Dereald Lynn Millsap, age 69, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Greenview Cemetery with Bro. Robert Burns officiating. Pallbearers will be Harrell Hettich, James Hettich, Larry Millsap, Tim Boney, Teddy Jennings, Rick Jennings, Greyson Pruitt and Nathan Pruitt. There will be no formal visitation. Dereald was born on December 22, 1956 in Sulphur Springs the son of Johnnie Murreald Millsap and Frankie L. Potts Millsap. Dereald was a 1975 graduate of North Garland High...
read moreJim Russell
January 17, 1938 — January 1, 2026 Sulphur Springs Jim was born on January 17, 1938, in Frankfort, Indiana to Gordon and Nettie (McCoy) Russell. He married Carolyn McClaine on August 22, 1958, in New Brunswick, Indiana. He graduated from Butler University with his Bachelor’s in Science Degree in Education. Jim worked as a supervisor for Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis for 11 years. He then started Jim Russell Real Estate in Lebanon, Indiana, along with a tax office, and a feeder pig farm, followed by a construction company building houses....
read moreLawrence Truman McDaniel
Lawrence Truman McDaniel was born on May 3, 1926, in Yantis, TX and passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 99 in Gilmer, Texas. Truman proudly served in the U.S. Navy, where he developed a strong sense of duty and commitment that would carry him throughout his life. After his military service, he had a fulfilling career as a foreman at Swepco, dedicating many years to the company before his well deserved retirement. Truman is survived by his wife, Betty McDaniel of Gilmer; son, Dr. Randy McDaniel and wife Fill of Gilmer;...
read moreJohnnie Rex Martin
June 7, 1936 — December 27, 2025 Como Johnnie Rex Martin, age 89, of Coke TX., passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. Family-led memorial service is at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Rockhill Baptist Church in Quitman, TX. Johnnie was born on June 7, 1936 in Leesburg TX., to Fletcher and Emma (Gibson) Martin. He married Lyndia G. Langford on September 5, 1975 in Tyler TX. Johnnie was a member of the Rockhill Baptist Church and retired as a tool pusher and consultant. He is survived by his loving...
read moreNancy Gail (Campbell) Swint
December 28, 1954 — December 30, 2025 Celebration of life service for Nancy Campbell Swint age 71, of Paris, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Trinity Harvest Church of God in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Mark Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove North Cemetery. Visitation will be held 1:00 PM at Trinity Harvest Church of God. Nancy passed away at Medical City Heart Hospital in Dallas Texas on Tuesday, December 30,2025. Nancy was born on December 28, 1954, in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Joe...
read moreSteve Parks
September 25, 1946 — December 22, 2025 Dike Steve Parks, age 79, of Dike, Texas passed away on December 22, 2025, at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler TX. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Steve was born on September 25, 1946, in Kankakee, Illinois to Calvin Parks and Dorothy Baechler. He married Dianna Lynn Moore on October 17, 1975, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Steve was a retired truck driver. He was a man of the Christian faith, and a proud...
read moreHarry James Vogler
April 30, 1949 — December 24, 2025 Emory Harry James Vogler, age 76, of Emory TX., passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Christus Mother Frances hospital in Sulphur Springs TX. A family-led memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Vogler was born on April 30, 1949, in Hereford, TX., to Ewald and Anna (Drager) Vogler. He was a retired farmer who loved to spend his time on the lake fishing. Harry is survived by his sister Mary Ann Vogler Fisher and, husband Lin of Amarillo, TX.; his sister in-law, Louise Vogler, and his...
read moreHelen Marie McDaniel
Funeral Service for Helen Marie McDaniel, age 86, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at 3:30 p.m. at Forest Chapel Cemetery. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. Helen passed away on December 30, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com With our condolences.
read moreBobbie Nell (Thomas) Gay
August 5, 1939 — December 24, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Bobbie Nell Gay (Thomas) age 86 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Birch Creek. Yusef Logan, Zayd Logan, Ibrihiam Logan, and Ron Wilson Jr. will serve as honorary pallbearers. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Gay passed away on December 24, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Bobbie was born on August 5, 1939 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Scott and Pearline Thomas. She...
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