Obituary and Funeral Notices

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Priscilla Ashmore

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Priscilla Ashmore

December 5, 1937 — May 18, 2026Priscilla Ashmore, age 88, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Denton, Texas on December 5,1937 to Raymond Albert and Mary Jane (Blagg) Ashmore. She is survived by her nephew, Keith Ashmore of Emory, Texas and a host of great nieces and nephews. Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Albert and Mary Jane (Blagg) Ashmore; brother, Edgar Ashmore; and nephew, Craig Ashmore. She was laid to rest next to her parents at Restlawn Memorial...

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John R. “Randy” Caraway

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John R. “Randy” Caraway

January 15, 1953 — May 17, 2026 Tyler Memorial service for John R. “Randy” Caraway, age 73, of Tyler, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Marvin Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas, with Dr. Doug Baker officiating. Interment will be at the United States Air Force Academy cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Caraway passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Tyler, Texas, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. John R. “Randy” Caraway was born on January 15, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late John Wesley and Lois Lee...

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Susan “Diane” Livsey

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Susan “Diane” Livsey

October 2, 1942 — May 16, 2026 Susan Diane Smith Livsey (known as Momma and Grammie to her family) of Overton, TX, passed peacefully in her sleep into the waiting arms of Jesus on Friday, May 15, 2026. Born October 2, 1942, to Jacob Weldon Smith, Sr. and Susie Marietta (Lyle) in Longview TX, Diane spent her first few years in the East Texas oil patch while her father served in the United States Army during World War II. Later she moved with her family to Houston. Diane graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1961 where she met Charles Alton...

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Jimmy Foley

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Jimmy Foley

March 13, 1957 — May 16, 2026 Nelta Graveside service for Jimmy Foley, age 69, of Nelta, Texas, will be held at 12:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Connor Cemetery in Dike, Texas, with Bro. Donnie Powers officiating. Joe Forshee, James Sisson “Sisco”, Stanley Roberts, Isaac Foley, Samuel Foley, and Jonah Foley serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the service at Connor Cemetery. Mr. Foley passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Sunday, May 16, 2026. Jimmy Foley was born on...

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Ryan Cade Prewitt

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Ryan Cade Prewitt

Ryan Cade Prewitt of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away unexpectedly in Wylie, Texas, on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, at the very young age of 24. Ryan was born on April 12, 2002, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Keith Prewitt and Debra Louise Saxon. Ryan loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. He often spent time with his brother, Luke, whom he looked up to very much, shooting guns and doing target practice. He was always excited to help his daughter, Lynn, with her trap shooting. You could also find him playing his...

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Debra S Smith

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Debra S Smith

August 14, 1957 — May 14, 2026 Debra Shaneena Smith passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation. Debra was born on August 14, 1957, in Denton, Texas to Boyce Tilden Corley and Barbara Jean (Howard) Corley. Debra was a Nurses Aid at the Denton State School. She worked at M Knit Warehouse and owned a cosmetic company. Debra loved being outdoors. She enjoyed bird watching and flowers. Her hobbies were macrame and drawing. Debra was a Christian by faith. Debra is survived by her grandsons, Jonathan and...

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Carlos Ray Barela

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Carlos Ray Barela

October 31, 1956 — May 13, 2026 Graveside Service for Carlos Ray Barela, age 69 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Midway Cemetery in Talco, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, May 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home. Mr. Barela passed away on Wednesday, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Carlos Barela was born October 31, 1956, in El Paso, Texas to Carlos Ray Barela and Jospehine (Swafford) Easley Dillon. Carlos married Becky Mitchell on June 25,...

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Charles Donald Easterling

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Charles Donald Easterling

Charles Donald Easterling age 90 of the Hagansport Community passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at his residence. Don was born February 8, 1936, to William J. and Faye P. (Hightower) Easterling in Franklin County, Texas. Don married Beverly Ann Ryan on December 1, 1962. He was a teacher and bus driver for Rivercrest ISD for more than 30 years until his retirement. Don was a faithful volunteer with the Franklin County Genealogical Society, dedicating countless hours to researching his own family history as well as that of many others...

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Laura Williams

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Laura Williams

January 12, 1964 — May 12, 2026 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Laura Williams, age 62 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Emblem Cemetery with David Burns officiating. Jared Robinson, Ronnie Wolf, Jason Williams, Joseph Shelton, Jeff Smith, and Jeremy Powell will serve as pallbearers. Jase Williams, Charles Shelton, and Richard Greer will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams...

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Joe Marion Reeves

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Joe Marion Reeves

Joe Marion Reeves, 72, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. Services are pending. With our condolences.

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