Johnny Carl Johnson
Johnny Carl Johnson, age 54, of Point, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his residence. Johnny was born in Ft. Worth, July 22, 1961, to Ernest Edwin and Eunice Mae Stockton Johnson. During his working career, he worked in construction as a fence builder. Survivors include: Mother: Eunice Mae Johnson of Point; Brothers: Ernest Edwin Johnson, Jr. of Dallas; and, David Johnson of Point; Sister: Louise Johnson of Mobil, AL; Numerous other loving family and friends Preceded in death by his father in 1993. There is no service planned at this...
read moreDavid Randall Baxter
Graveside Services for David Randall Baxter, age 69 of Sulphur Springs, will be held Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 11 A.M. at Brashear Cemetery with Rev. Justin Wilson officiating and Bryan Mathis, Terry Gregg, Steve Fisher, Roger Price, Brandon Price and Ronnie Temples serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held, Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. David passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home in Sulphur Springs. He was born October 16, 1946 in Sulphur Springs, the son of...
read moreMarzell Gilbert
Marzell Gilbert, age 93, crossed from this earth to our heavenly father on July 10, 2016. Marzell, known to her friends as Margie, was born on March 22, 1923 in Adell, Texas to Velma and Barney Phillips. She graduated from Peaster ISD and soon after married Chandler Amos Gilbert of Weatherford. Chandler passed away on July 17, 1981. Margie later married Wayne Wardrup of Saltillo Tx. Margie was a homemaker, loving mother, exceedingly proud grandmother of two and great-grandmother of one. She enjoyed visiting with her family and friends,...
read moreDonald Eugene Morris, Jr.
Memorial Services for Donald Eugene Morris, Jr., age 35, of Sulphur Springs will be held Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Shook’s Chapel Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Donald Eugene Morris, Jr. passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at Baylor Hospital, in Dallas. He was born in Dallas, the son of Donald Eugene Morris, Sr., and Carolyn Morris. He married Aundrea Poulter in Sulphur Springs, on August 13, 2003. He worked in construction for D.L. Lennon and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife; daughter,...
read moreStephen Ray “Potty” Potteiger
Stephen Ray “Potty” Potteiger, age 68, of Dike passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX. Potty was born on August 1, 1947 in Barnsdall, OK, the son of Forest Granell Potteiger and Mary Marguerite Jackson Potteiger. He married Carol Harrington Bates on November 11, 2004 in Sulphur Springs. She survives. Potty owned and operated the Tobacco Store. He is survived by one son, Mark Bates and wife Ashley of Dike, daughters, Steva Smart and husband Adrien of Dallas, Jamie Johnson and husband Hillman of Argyle, brother,...
read moreLarry Allan Jenkins
Funeral services for Larry Alan Jenkins, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 11, 2016 at Como United Methodist Church with Rev. Beverly Olsen officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery with Gary Stuart, Billy Murphy, Larry Pierson, John Poskey, Jason Gilbreath and David Strain serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Larry passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. Larry was born on December...
read moreA Life Invested in Students and Family: John Mason “Jack” Chubb
Memorial Services for John “Jack” Mason Chubb of Sulphur Springs will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Byrd officiating and Rev. Fred Lewis assisting. There will be no visitation. His time as principal at Sulphur Springs High School contributed much to students, teachers, and the community as a whole. His quiet and unassuming manner hid the investment of his life in people and the community. A number of students at SSHS during his tenure later became teachers and community leaders. A student...
read moreShirley Ann Collins
Shirley Ann Collins, age 76, formerly of the Point area, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. She was born May 23, 1940, in Point, to Henry Clifton and Annie Jewel Gordon Dennie. She married Clifford Nicholas Collins in Point on April 17, 1958. Shirley was a homemaker. Survivors include: Sons: David Wayne Collins; Daryl Dwight Collins (Kimberly) of Point; and Clifford Nicholas Collins, Jr. (Violae) of Emory; Sister: Donna Gale Christian of Oklahoma City, OK; Brothers: William David Dennie; and Joe Mack...
read moreCharles “Chuck” Noel Dunlap
A memorial service for Charles “Chuck” Noel Dunlap, age 61, of Yantis, will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, July 16, 2016. at White Oak Baptist Church in Yantis. Pastor Jimmy Rogers will officiate. Fellowship and lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Chuck passed away Tuesday morning, July 5, 2016 at his home. He was born on Dec. 19, 1954, in Dallas, to Charles Harry and Vera Mae Jackson Dunlap. He worked as a machinist by trade. He married Marcy Lorraine Smith, in Irving, May 24, 1985. Survivors include: Wife: ...
read moreMary Jean Edwards
Funeral Services for Mary Jean Edwards, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, have been set for 1:00PM, Monday, July 11, 2016 at St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Troy Young officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Damon Nash, Bryant Jackson, Tommy Clayton, Prince Beachum, Reggie Thomas and Kenneth Cork. Mrs. Edwards was born on March 19, 1941, the daughter of Raymond Smith and Mary Lou (Wright) Smith in Sulphur Springs. She married Willie Edwards, Jr. on March 30, 1963 in Hopkins County. Mary worked for Aerostar as a balloon...
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