Obituary – Jeff Tanton
Jeff Tanton Jeff Tanton, age 59, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away on September 11, 2022. He was born May 15, 1963, in Sulphur Springs, to Ernest Gene Tanton and Cathy Bartlett Tanton. He married Debi Erickson Tanton in 2000 in Farmers Branch, and had worked for many years in facilities management. Jeff loved cars and being outdoors hunting and fishing. He was known for his dependability, his tremendous work ethic, and for nurturing...
Obituary – Lisa Smith
Lisa Smith A funeral service for Lisa Smith, age 60, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Judge Robert Newsom officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Ms. Smith went to be with her Heavenly Father, with her mother, sister and brother by her side on September 7, 2022, at Hospice...
Obituary – Thurman “Julio” O’Neal Hill
Thurman “Julio” O’Neal Hill A graveside service for Thurman “Julio” O’Neal Hill, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2022, at Rockdale Cemetery with William Penson, Roger Sewell, Mark Baker, J.C. White, Larry Loney, Joe Murray, Allen Hill and Lance Loney serving as honorary pallbearers. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Thurman passed away on September 8, 2022, at his residence....
Obituary – Kevin Fender
Kevin Fender Kevin Fender, age, 67, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2022, at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Kevin was born on May 2, 1955, in Norco, California, to Harold and Lois Fender. He married Sheila Butler. Kevin worked as an entrepreneur. He loved playing music. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; sons, Aaron Fender and wife Miranda, Shea Fender and wife Nicole, and Shaun Fender and wife...
Fannie Marie Dial
Fannie Marie Dial Fannie Marie Dial was born May 12, 1936, to the late Gurthie Pogue Dial and Sam Dial Sr. She was the 18th of 19 children. She was lovingly known as “Baby Sister,” “Aunt Fannie,” “Mother,” “Ma Dear,” Dear, “Mother-in-Law” and “Princess” by those who loved her. Fannie received her call home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from her labor to reward. She was a true servant and worked faithfully until her health failed her...
Stephen E. Nelson
Stephen E. Nelson A memorial service for Stephen E. Nelson, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2022, at New Beginnings Fellowship with Bro. Wilton McMorris and Bro. Larry Jordan officiating. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m., prior to service time. Honorary pallbearers will be his many nephews. Stephen passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born on January 31, 1949,...
Terry Gene Vance
Terry Vance, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2022, at Christus Mother Frances – Tyler. Terry was born on November 23, 1953, in Kenent, MO, to Perry Stevens and Virginia Faye (Helms) Vance. He was a veteran of the United States Marines. Terry later worked in construction. He loved fishing, being outdoors and cooking. He is survived by his special cousin, Takeshia Barrett, who he thought of as a daughter;...
Devin Olvera Andrews
Devin Olvera Andrews, age 23, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. Devin Olvera Andrews Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:30 p.m., with Cade Rich officiating. Interment will be at the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bryan Crow, Austin...
Obituary – Don Lee Culpepper
Don Lee Culpepper A memorial service for Don Culpepper, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Culpepper passed away on September 3, 2022, at his residence. Don was born in Sulphur Springs on June 19, 1948, to the late D.Y. and Orene Welch Culpepper. Don served honorably in the U.S. Army and continued his service...
Death Notice — Fannie Marie Dial Berry
Fannie Marie Dial was born May 12, 1936 to the late Gurthie Pogue Dial and Sam Dial Sr. She was the 18th of 19 children. She was lovingly known as “Baby Sister”, “Aunt Fannie”, “Mother”, “Ma Dear”, Dear, “Mother-in-Law” and “Princess” by those that loved her. Fannie received her call home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from her labor to reward. She was a true servant and worked faithfully until her health failed her and would not allow...
