Florene Peoples Howard
Florene Peoples Howard was born on December 2, 1937 to the late Charlie and Flora Peoples in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on January 26, 2023, where she was reunited with her parents; husband, Lindell Howard; sister, Charlyne Evege; and a host of family members and friends who preceded her. She accepted Christ at an early age at Morning Chapel Baptist Church. She sang in the choir and also served as an usher. Florene graduated from Douglas High School in 1954. While in high...
read moreJerry Lynn Walters III
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Jerry Lynn Walters III of Tyler, Texas. He will be remembered as a loving husband/son/brother. Jerry passed away at age 34 on January 27, 2023. The funeral will be a private ceremony for close family members at a later date. He was dearly loved and special to everyone he met. He was a gentle giant who had an incredible ear for music and could remember lyrics like nobody else. He loved to joke and laugh; his laughter was contagious. In lieu of flowers please feel free to contribute to any local...
read moreMary Allen – Service Change
Funeral service for Mary Allen, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00a.m. Friday, February 3,2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Perry Johnson officiating and Cheve Adams, NathanAdams, Zachary Adams, Brennan Brock and Brylee Brock serving as honorary pallbearers. A privateinterment will take place at Gafford Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to theservice. Mrs. Allen passed away peacefully at her home and into the arms of Jesus on Sunday morning,January 29, 2023. Mary Allen was born July 23, 1932...
read moreDr. Victor “Doc” Sancho
Funeral service for Victor “Doc” Sancho, DVM, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Evan Darlin, Lee Pogue, Stratton Darlin, Elton McIntosh, and Blake McClure will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Dr. Sancho passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his residence. Dr. Victor “Doc” Sancho was born June 10, 1940 in San Fernando, Trinidad to Cyril McDonald and Inez Sancho....
read moreJudy Gates
Judy Gates, 78, went home to our Lord and Savior on January 20, 2023, in Plano, TX. Judy was born October 28, 1944 in Sulphur Springs, TX. The youngest of five children, she is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Maude Orr, sisters, Bobbie Pinson and Sue Coke, brother, Joe Dan Orr and husband, Bud Gates. Judy Gates is survived by her brother Billy Wayne Orr, first husband and father of her children, James Bell, Son, Kevin Bell and wife Cheryl, Daughter, Kristi Bell Gray and husband Scott, Grandsons, James Bell, Jason Bell and wife...
read morePhillip Morris
Funeral service of Phillip Morris, age 85, of Lone Oak, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Motley officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, TX with James Morris, Jacob Morris, Hunter Ward, Stoney Gall, Rafael Gutierrez, JJ Brink and Bo Morris serving as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Wesley and Anthony Morris. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home from 5 to 7PM. Mr....
read morePaulagene Watson
Funeral service for Paulagene Watson, age 92 of Cooper, Texas will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Johnny Witherspoon officiating. Interment will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Forest Park East Cemetery with Stephen Watson, Jeremy Bell, Bill Watson and Joseph Watson serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Watson passed away on January 24, 2023 at her residence. Arrangements under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral...
read moreWister Godbolt III
Funeral service for Wister Godbolt III, age 69 of Greenville, Texas will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Bro Larrenzo Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mel Haven Cemetery with Archie Lindley, Lee Pogue, Terry Wright, Freddy Robertson, Sam Gassoway and Rudy Ellis serving as pallbearers and Pete Nash, Eurrie Rembert, Charles Perry, nephews and grandsons serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 8:00am to 5:00 P.M. on Friday, January 27, 2023 at...
read moreEsther May Johnson
Funeral services for Esther May Johnson, age 79, of Frisco, formerly of Cumby, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, January 27, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cumby. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Esther passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was born on April 23, 1943 in Dallas, TX, the daughter of Harry Weitzman and Thelma Pearl Weitzman. She was married to John Thomas...
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