Robert Michael “Shorty” Kephart
Mr. Robert Michael “Shorty” Kephart, age 57 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 at his home in Winnsboro. He was born on May 18th, 1961 in Manchester, New Hampshire to William Kephart and Phyllis Milne Kephart. He was a retired Floor Technician of Floor Medic in Longview and was preceded in death by sisters, Karen and Debbie.He is survived by his parents, Bill and Phyllis Kephart of Kentucky; wife, Karen Kephart of Winnsboro; sons, Bobby Kephart of Longview and Will Kephart and his fiance’ Barbara...
read moreAtticus Franklin “Atti” Miller
Atticus Franklin “Atti” Miller, 31, of Paris, Texas, died suddenly April 8, 2019, in Dallas Texas. He was born Nov. 21, 1987, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Frank Henslee Miller and Anne Stevens Miller. He attended North Lamar elementary schools, Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School in Tyler, Lindale High School and graduated at the IMG Academy of Golf in Bradenton, Florida. He then enrolled at Trinity University in San Antonio, earning a Bachelor’s degree in business and studying international business abroad at La Universidad Pablo De...
read moreErik Wayne Stewart
A memorial service for Erik Wayne Stewart, age 39, of Emory, was held 3:00 pm Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor John Robertson and Jonathan Criswell will officiate. Erik passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 13th. He was born December 4, 1979 to the parentage of Philip and Debra Sue Rowan Stewart. He attended Rains High School. Erik was a construction worker by trade, but his heart was hunting and fishing. He loved his children more than they will ever know. He will be greatly missed by his family and...
read moreThomas “Tom” Melton Howell
July 15, 1951 – April 18, 2019 Thomas “Tom” Melton Howell, Jr, 67, of Sulphur Springs passed from this life to join his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2019. Tom was born on July 15, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas to Thomas and Dorothy Howell. When Tom was 3, the family moved from San Antonio to Garland, Texas. Growing up in Garland, Tom was the oldest of 5 siblings. His dad, Thomas Sr, would take him and his siblings to their family farm where he developed an interest in animals and working with his hands. As soon as he was old enough, he joined...
read moreNell Ross
Nell Ross Funeral services for Nell Ross, age 98, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., prior to service. Nell passed away on April 17, 2019 at Willow Bend Assisted Living in Denton, TX. She was born on June 1, 1920 in Como, TX, the daughter of Oscar and Effie Mae Coker White. She married James Lorell Ross on May 27, 1938. He preceded her in death on August 6, 2005....
read moreRobert Michael “Shorty” Kephart
Mr. Robert Michael “Shorty” Kephart, age 57 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 at his home in Winnsboro. He was born on May 18th, 1961 in Manchester, New Hampshire to William Kephart and Phyllis Milne Kephart. He was a retired Floor Technician of Floor Medic in Longview and was preceded in death by sisters, Karen and Debbie. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Phyllis Kephart of Kentucky; wife, Karen Kephart of Winnsboro; sons, Bobby Kephart of Longview and Will Kephart and his fiance’ Barbara...
read moreFrances Alice Baber Arrington
November 25, 1929-April 17, 2019 Graveside services for Frances Alice Baber Arrington of Stephenville, formerly of Winnsboro and Mexia, Texas are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 27 at Lee Cemetery in Winnsboro.Frances was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on November 25, 1929. When she was eight days old, her parents, Judge Lester Baber and Nana Louise Stokes, moved back to their hometown of Winnsboro, Texas. Frances graduated from high school in 1947 and worked in Dallas for a short time before returning home to Winnsboro. She married...
read moreMark Adrian Lacek
Mark Adrian Lacek, age 64, of Paris, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Heritage House of Paris. Roden-Pryor Funeral Directors will conduct graveside services at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, with Chaplain Michael Stone officiating. Mark was born on Nov. 5, 1954, to Tempie Hancock Dean and Howard Frank Lacek, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a proud graduate of East Texas State University. He was a dedicated truck driver in the massive grain and feed industry. He is preceded in death by...
read moreAllan Bouknight
Mr. Allan Bouknight, age 58 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 in Winnsboro. He was born on August 14th, 1960 in Garland to the late Foy Lee Bouknight and Helen Moore Bouknight. He was a retired Truck Driver for Moolah and was preceded in death by his wife Debbie Bouknight in 2008.He is survived by his two sons, Dylan Bouknight of Winnsboro and Denver Bouknight of Winnsboro; sister, Sherry Todd of Fort Madison, Iowa.Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 20th, 2019 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Beaty Funeral...
read moreAlvis Gregg Sr.
Gregg, Sr. ALVIS “FORREST” GREGG, SR. April 12, 2019 October 18, 1933Alvis ‘Forrest’ Gregg, Sr., 85, died on April 12, 2019 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, after courageously enduring a lengthy battle with complications related to Parkinson’s Disease.Born October 18, 1933, in Birthright, Texas, Forrest is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara S. (Dedek) Gregg, son, Alvis Forrest Gregg, Jr, daughter, Karen (Gregg) Spehar and son-in-law James H. Spehar.Best known for his career as an NFL Hall...
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