Obituary and Funeral Notices

Roy McGahee

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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 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. McGahee passed away on January 5,2026 after a long...

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Dama R. Kirkpatrick

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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.

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Susan Putnam

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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 presence of trees, and an enduring fascination with Sasquatch. She is survived by her husband, Mark Putnam,...

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JoAnn Kell

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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. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com JoAnn Kell

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John Lee Howard

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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,...

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Dereald Lynn Millsap

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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 of Johnnie Murreald Millsap and Frankie L. Potts Millsap.   Dereald was a 1975 graduate of North Garland High...

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Jim Russell

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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 Lebanon, Indiana, along with a tax office, and a feeder pig farm, followed by a construction company building houses....

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Lawrence Truman McDaniel

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Lawrence Truman McDaniel

Lawrence Truman McDaniel was born on May 3, 1926, in Yantis, TX and passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 99 in Gilmer, Texas. Truman proudly served in the U.S. Navy, where he developed a strong sense of duty and commitment that would carry him throughout his life. After his military service, he had a fulfilling career as a foreman at Swepco, dedicating many years to the company before his well deserved retirement. Truman is survived by his wife, Betty McDaniel of Gilmer; son, Dr. Randy McDaniel and wife Fill of Gilmer;...

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Johnnie Rex Martin

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Johnnie Rex Martin

June 7, 1936 — December 27, 2025 Como Johnnie Rex Martin, age 89, of Coke TX., passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. Family-led memorial service is at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Rockhill Baptist Church in Quitman, TX. Johnnie was born on June 7, 1936 in Leesburg TX., to Fletcher and Emma (Gibson) Martin. He married Lyndia G. Langford on September 5, 1975 in Tyler TX. Johnnie was a member of the Rockhill Baptist Church and retired as a tool pusher and consultant. He is survived by his loving...

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Nancy Gail (Campbell) Swint

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Nancy Gail (Campbell) Swint

December 28, 1954 — December 30, 2025 Celebration of life service for Nancy Campbell Swint age 71, of Paris, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Trinity Harvest Church of God in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Mark Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove North Cemetery. Visitation will be held 1:00 PM at Trinity Harvest Church of God. Nancy passed away at Medical City Heart Hospital in Dallas Texas on Tuesday, December 30,2025. Nancy was born on December 28, 1954, in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Joe...

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