Roy McGahee
December 29, 1946 — January 5, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Roy McGahee, age 79 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Johnny Darrow officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Todd Malone, Chad Rawson, John Ballard, Spencer McQueen, Eric Santjer serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on...
Dama R. Kirkpatrick
April 10, 1932 — January 5, 2026 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Dama R. Kirkpatrick, age 93 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 1:00P.M. on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 11:30 to 12:30P.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funereal Home. Mrs. Kirkpatrick passed away on January 5, 2026 at Carriage House Manor. With our condolences.
Susan Putnam
June 3, 1961 — January 1, 2026 Emory Susan Putnam, 64, of Emory, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born June 3, 1961, in Toledo, Ohio, Susan was a loving and supportive wife, an incredible mother and grandmother, and a steady presence in the lives of those around her. Her family was the center of her world, and she found joy in the playfulness and laughter of children, the grounding...
Local Healthcare Visionaries: The Story of One Couple
January 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, TX – Last year the community celebrated a magnificent milestone which was the 75th anniversary of the local hospital. Before 1949 there were several small hospitals owned by various doctors in the community. At some point, the need for one hospital to serve the community was realized with the establishment of the hospital on Davis Street. There are many great stories...
Shining Star Productions Bringing Hello, Dolly! to Sulphur Springs
January 5, 2026 – Shining Star Productions presents, Hello, Dolly! on stage at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium, January 16th through the 18th, 2026! “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and join Shining Star Productions for this classic, feel-good musical comedy! Shining Star Productions is thrilled to bring the beloved story of meddling matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi to the SSISD Auditorium. This is sure to be...
JoAnn Kell
Funeral Service for JoAnn Kell, age 84, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Hope Family Fellowship. Interment will follow the service at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at West Oaks Funeral Home. JoAnn passed away on January 2, 2026 in Sulphur Springs, Texas Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home....
John Lee Howard
John Lee Howard, age 74, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his residence with his wife, LaNell, by his side. John was born on September 21, 1951, to Lyle Richard and Gladys Marie (Durand) Howard in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, the youngest of four children. John joined the United States Army as a Medical Specialist. He married LaNell Adams on December 14, 1990, in Boise,...
Dereald Lynn Millsap
Graveside services for Dereald Lynn Millsap, age 69, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Greenview Cemetery with Bro. Robert Burns officiating. Pallbearers will be Harrell Hettich, James Hettich, Larry Millsap, Tim Boney, Teddy Jennings, Rick Jennings, Greyson Pruitt and Nathan Pruitt. There will be no formal visitation. Dereald was born on December 22, 1956 in Sulphur Springs the son...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 4, 2026
Hey friends, there’s a difference between visiting God and dwelling with Him. Psalm 91 begins with this promise: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1) Notice the word dwells. It doesn’t mean dropping by, checking in when life gets tough, or visiting on Sundays or in moments of desperation. Dwelling implies staying, remaining, and making God’s...
Jim Russell
January 17, 1938 — January 1, 2026 Sulphur Springs Jim was born on January 17, 1938, in Frankfort, Indiana to Gordon and Nettie (McCoy) Russell. He married Carolyn McClaine on August 22, 1958, in New Brunswick, Indiana. He graduated from Butler University with his Bachelor’s in Science Degree in Education. Jim worked as a supervisor for Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis for 11 years. He then started Jim Russell Real Estate in...
