Bernice Dawes
Bernice Dawes, Ph. D., age 72, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015, at her residence in Cumby. She was born in Lamar County, on June 26, 1943, the daughter of John Tom and Musa Tennie (Dunham) Dawes. Ms. Dawes was an Occupational Therapist. She actively attended Community Bible Studies and worked for the Civil Service Department of Defense. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Pritchett of Cleburne, and Gina Root of Houston; brother, Shelvy Dawes; sister, Tommie Jean Dickerson; grandchildren, Alexander Dickerson, George William...
read moreNicholas Edward Shanahan
Nicholas Edward Shanahan, age 32 of Cooper, TX, passed into eternal life during the morning hours of September 2, 2015 at his home in Cooper. Nicholas was born on November 6, 1982 in Hinsdale, IL to Mr. Jim Shanahan and Mrs. Cindee Portner Flanery. Nicholas had a wonderful childhood as he was raised by his mother and step-father, Hubert Flanery. On March 23, 2007, Nicholas received the honor and blessing of being a father to his daughter, Lily. Nicholas lived his life to the fullest. His precious daughter gave him meaning to his life and...
read moreLoys Levil Nash
Funeral service for Loys Levil Nash, age 51, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 12:00 noon, Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Lord’s Way Church of God in Christ, with Pastor Timothy Sharp officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Interment will follow at the Mel Haven Cemetery in Sulphur Springs with David Hunter, Mario Thomas, Terry Mosley, Robert Franklin, Damon Nash, Gregory Debase, Cedrick Wright and Michael Kelly serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Porter, Richard Corona, Randolph Spraglin and...
read morePatsy Murray
Graveside services for Patsy Murray, age 78 of Edgewood, will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour, prior to the service, at the cemetery. Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
read moreIsrael Moreno
Funeral service for Israel Moreno, 79, of Sulphur Springs, were held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, Septmeber 1, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. No formal visitation. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Israel Moreno died Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, in Tyler. Arrangements were under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
read moreNoah Lee Franklin
Funeral services for Noah Lee Franklin, age 70, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, with Elder Patrick Lee officiating. Interment to follow at East Caney Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Franklin passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. He was born on January 8, 1945, the son of Alvin and Mattie Lou (Malone) Franklin, in East Caney, TX. Mr. Franklin was a machine operator at Connon Craft. He was one of eight...
read moreLee Avery Daniel
Memorial services for Lee Avery Daniel, age 64, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 6, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs; with Chuck King officiating, and Stacy Cody and Jason Stanley assisting. The visitation will be held one hour prior to service, at the church. Coach Daniel passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born on February 15, 1951, the son of James Hershel and Mary Lee (Spinks) Daniel, in Albany, GA. Mr. Daniel earned his Masters at Arkansas State University and was a coach in the...
read moreJack Wayne Lawson
Jack Wayne Lawson, age 76, of Emory, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at his residence. Jack was born Nov. 9, 1938, in Houston, to Samuel M. and Letha E. Wade Lawson. He married Patricia Ann Schultz, in Spring, on April 16, 1966. Mr. Lawson was a butcher and ran his own meat market for many years. Survivors include: Wife: Pat Lawson of Emory 2 Sons: Sean Kelly Lawson (Aimee) of Emory and Bryan Scott Lawson of Emory 1 Daughter: Michelle Waynette Lawson of Frisco 1 Granddaughter: Hailey Anne Lawson 2 Sisters: Juanita...
read moreBeuna Irene Carter
Funeral service for Beuna Irrene Carter, age 90, formerly of the Rains county area, will be held at 11:00 am today, Wednesday, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be at 10:00 am.. one hour prior to service time. Interment will follow in Clifton Cemetery. The Ministers conducting the service will be: Wayne Darty, Charles Carter, and Ryan Ivey.
read moreJimmie Dean Spence
Jimmie Dean Spence, 73, of Emory, Texas was called home to be with the lord on August 29, 2015, while surrounded by his loved ones. Jimmie was born in Emory, at home, on May 5, 1942 to Lena May Spence and John Doss Spence. He enjoyed his career as a journeyman Electrician for many years for Murr Bros Electric in Dallas. Jimmie and his bride Edna Lois Spence, who were the first to be married at the Emory courthouse on New Year’s Day in 1960, had a beautiful life together. They lived in Dallas for many years, before moving permanently to their...
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