Obituary and Funeral Notices

Joe Dodd

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Joe Dodd

Joe Dodd, age 57, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Christus Mother Frances-Tyler, TX. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Joe was born on February 24, 1962 in Sulphur Springs to Elton and Nina Dodd. Joe was a painter at Custom Shutters. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Rubarts and husband, Tommy of McKinney; brothers, Donald Dodd and wife, Pamela, Richard Dodd and wife, Reba, Glenn Dodd and wife, Renee all of Sulphur Springs. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Barbara Hoffman;...

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Billy D. Worley

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Billy D. Worley

Billy D. Worley, age 83, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 7, 1936 in Sentinal, OK to J.B. and Elmettie Worley. He married Norma Volcik in Durant, OK on February 25, 1955. Billy was a mechanic for Braniff Airways, a Cattle Rancher and Horse Trainer. He had a passion for farming and gardening. Billy belonged to the Scottish Rites for 50 years as well a being a Mason for as many. Billy is survived by his wife, Norma; three children; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three...

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Mary Frances Van Norman

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Mary Frances Van Norman

Mary Frances Van Norman, 98, formerly of Cumby, TX, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Commerce. She was born on October 3, 1920, in Cleburne, Texas, the daughter of William Brown Kelly and Harriet Elizabeth Killion Kelly. Both parents were of Irish Protestant descent (she was proud of being Irish). Another thing that made her proud was being a native Texan, believing there was no place like Texas! She grew up around Abilene, Vernon, and Mineral Wells, always residing in a big house....

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Larry Leon Haygood

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Larry Leon Haygood

Funeral Services for Larry Leon Haygood, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, will be held on Sunday,  September 15, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow at Sherley Cemetery.   Serving as pallbearers will be Lance Haygood, Kameron Wallace, Brian Pope, Nigel Beech, Jeff Haygood and Jacob Haygood.   Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home. Mr. Haygood passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at his home in...

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Jacky Payne Allen

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Jacky Payne Allen

Graveside service for Jacky Payne Allen, age 72, of Mt. Vernon will be held at 10:00 A.M on September 14, 2019 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Pastor Keith Abron officiating and John Partain, Michael Partain, Ron Layton, Larry Gamblin, Jimmy Lewis and Chris Burt serving as honorary pallbearers.  There will be no formal visitation.  Mr. Allen passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs.Mr. Allen was born to J.P. and Eloise Allen on February 4, 1947 in Sulphur Springs, TX. He graduated from East Texas...

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Jimmy Wayne Sims

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Jimmy Wayne Sims

Funeral service for Jimmy Wayne Sims, age 72, of Cumby will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Moore officiating and Tony McCoy assisting. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion with Mark Sims, Marvin Joe Sims, Wayne Bledsoe,Scott Stone, Greg Walters and Gary Hamm serving as pallbearers. honorary pallbearers are Dean Mobley, Jeff Sims, Donald Sims, Ronald Sims, Shawn Sims, Jeff Bledsoe, J.C. Petry and Dan Hunt. Visitation will be held Friday evening, September 13, 2019 from 5 to 7...

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Mary Martin

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Mary Martin

Funeral service for Mary Martin, age 84, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Old Tarrant Cemetery with Scott Price, Shawn Amaya, Jimmy Thompson, Preston Thompson, Tony Martin and Joel Johnson serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Friday Evening from 6 to 8 P.M. at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Martin passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at her residence. Mary Adline Martin was born on...

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Louise Krecek

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Louise Krecek

Funeral service for Louise Krecek, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Don Tinsley officiating. Interment will follow at Rockdale Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Krecek passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. Louise was born on September 4, 1927 in Gordon, TX to Tomas and Stella Fron. She married William J. Krecek in Dallas on Jan 24, 1946, he preceded her in death in 1992....

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Glen Duvall

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Glen Duvall

Glen Duvall passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at his home in Denham Springs, LA. Glen was born August 21, 1938 to Elby and Lillie Duvall. Graveside services and burial will be Friday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Brashear Cemetery in Brashear, Texas. Rev. Bill Hauck will be officiating the service. Glen was a wonderful husband, dad, granddad, and brother. Glen and his three sons owned and operated a construction company in Dallas. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nell, his son Glen Duvall, Jr. (Rusty), his parents, three...

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Jose Guadalupe “Lupe” Contreras

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Jose Guadalupe “Lupe” Contreras

Funeral mass of Christian burial for Jose Guadalupe “Lupe” Contreras, age 46, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Juan Carlos Sardinas officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2019 with Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. Lupe passed away on September 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born on January 24, 1973 in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Ricardo Contreras and Maria Lourdes...

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