Deloris “Jean” Howk
Deloris Howk Deloris “Jean” Howk, a beacon of faith, love, and selflessness, passed away peacefully at The Oaks at Liberty Grove in Rowlett, Texas, on August 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on May 12, 1937, in Hamlin, Texas, Jean was the cherished daughter of A.B. “Pud” and Dorothy Young. Growing up in a close-knit family, she learned the values of resilience, hard work, and steadfast faith– qualities...
Ben Spraggins
September 10, 1979 — August 20, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Ben Spraggins, age 45, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Sulphur Springs Civic Center Auditorium with Denver Hines officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Spraggins passed away in Plano, Texas on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 after succumbing to injuries from an accident in Waco in June. Benjamin Lee...
Marthella Yoakum
November 24, 1929 ~ August 13, 2025 (age 95) Marthella Yoakum Obituary Funeral services for Marthella Yoakum, age 95, will be conducted at 10AM August 29, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jeff Sant officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with grandsons, Jeff Yoakum, Brian Yoakum, Jonathan Hatley, Jared Peacock, Joshua Mayes, Mark Yoakum serving as pallbearers Eric Hatley,...
Lawana G Morris
November 10, 1933 — August 18, 2025 Funeral service for Lawana Morris, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Tapp Funeral Home with Al Davis officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Tapp Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Ms. Morris passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Legend Oaks Healthcare and...
Billy Wayne Orr
October 12, 1932 — August 20, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral Service for Billy Wayne Orr, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Bro. Mike Eason and Bro. Ken Weakley officiating. There will be a private family only burial with Lewis Tatum and the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will...
Linda Jean Sanders
July 7, 1944 ~ August 19, 2025 (age 81) Linda Sanders Obituary Graveside Service for Linda Jean Sanders will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025 with Pastor Dustin Cowden officiating. Linda passed away on August 19, 2025 in Tyler, Texas Full obituary forthcoming. With our condolences.
Donna Jane Underwood
Donna Underwood at age 69, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at 3:02PM. Services will be held at West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be Thursday, August 21st, 2025, 6-8PM. Funeral services on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, at 1PM. Burial following at Brashear Cemetery. She married Danny Underwood August 22nd, 1974. She was met at Heavens gates by her husband, Danny Underwood; her son...
“Doc” Dr. I.L Balkcom IV
Funeral service for “Doc” Dr. I.L. Balkcom, IV, age, 73, of Tyler, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Dr. Balkcom passed away at his home in Tyler on Thursday,...
Pascual Rodriguez Martinez
May 17, 1954 — August 11, 2025 Pickton Pascual Rodriguez Martinez “Gerardo” • “Pal” May 17, 1954 – August 11, 2025La Fragua, Guanajuato, Mexico – Saltillo, Texas Opening Tribute With deep love and great sadness, we announce the passing of Pascual Rodriguez Martinez, a beloved father, who departed this life on August 11, 2025, at the age of 71. Life Story Pascual was born on May 17, 1954, in La Fragua, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Julian...
Billie Blize
Funeral Service for Billie Louise Blize will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Gene Mattison officiating. Interment will follow the service at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Billie passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in Temple, Texas surrounded by her family. Full obituary forthcoming Arrangements are under the direction...
