Betty Jean Porter
July 7, 1946 — October 15, 2024Sulphur Springs Betty (Jean) Porter was born July 7, 1946, in Sulphur Springs Texas to Henry Smith Jr. and Erie Mae (Morris) Smith. She married Isaac Porter in Rains County on January 10, 1967. They have been married for 57 years. Betty is survived by her husband, Isaac Porter of Sulphur Springs, TX; as well as her daughters, Yolanda Williams of Sulphur Springs TX, Rhonda Porter of Sulphur...
Mike Fite
October 18, 1947 — October 14, 2024 Memorial service for Mike Fite, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Neal officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Mr. Fite passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Monday, October 14, 2024. With our...
Grace Hawkins
Funeral service for Grace Hawkins, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Jason Lindley officiating. Interment will follow at Mel Haven Cemetery with Jarred Dunlap, Marcus Johnson, Broderick Godbolt, Shane Stotts, Roderick Godbolt, and Johnny Wright serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Hawkins passed away at her home in Sulphur Springs on Monday, October 14,...
Johney Hillis
Funeral service for Johney Hillis, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Perry Johnson and Bro. Doyle Hayes officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Alvin Hillis, Terry Reagor, Kaden Ferrell, Scott Hillis, Blaine Gibson, Charles Aaron Peterson II, Ivan Romero, and Steven Jonaitis serving as pallbearers. Visitation...
Janie Rodgers
A Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Janie Rodgers, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Rodgers passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com Janie Rodgers
Larry Grant Whitney
Larry Grant Whitney, of Scroggins, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Larry was born on February 16, 1948, in Deport, Texas, to Henry and Opal (Mauldin) Whitney. He was married to Cathy Stinson. He served in the United States Air Force and was proud of the time that he was a jet engine mechanic. Larry was a power plant supervisor and planner for Luminant. He loved to spend his time...
Douglas Hargrove Wright
Douglas Hargrove Wright, age 75, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born to John D. Wright, Sr. and Virginia Hargrove Wright on September 1, 1949, in Paris, Texas, and was one of 13 children. Doug married Jo Lane Purdon on June 7, 1974. He was a business owner of Doug Wright Tractors and Farm Equipment in Mount Pleasant. He loved to deer hunt and in later years enjoyed taking photographs of deer....
Walter Allen Story
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Walter Allen Story, age 54, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mr. Story passed away at his home in Sulphur Springs on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com Walter Allen Story
Michael O’Neal Harrison
January 5, 1962 ~ September 22, 2024 (age 62) Michael O’Neal Harrison was introduced to his parents Vandolar and Queenie Ruth (Pogue) Harrison on January 5, 1962, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was the last child of 16 born to their union. Mike was a man of strength and resilience. He was an amazing son, grandson, husband, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. He attended and graduated from Sulphur Springs High School....
Bessie Pearl Griffith
May 29, 1934 — October 7, 2024 Bessie Griffith was born to Robert Wilson and Vivien Lelia (Kerns) Adams on May 29, 1934, in Hatchetville, Texas. Once done with school, Bessie went on to work as a information operator in Dallas, Texas. She was known for being full of life and loved engaging with people. She enjoyed spending time sewing, and crocheting. Described by her children she was tough as nails. Bessie was also a great...
