Obituary – Jerry Hanna
Jerry Hanna A funeral service for Jerry Hanna, age 84, of Sulphur springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at a later date at the DFW National Cemetery. Mr. Hanna passed away on August 10, 2022, at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Jerry was born on September 27, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, to Dr. Wm Ray and Mary Ada (Williams) Hanna. He married Marca Jean Ellis on January 29, 1993, in Hugo, OK. Jerry was...
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Eric Shockey Eric Shockey, age 35 of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2022, in his sleep at his residence. The memorial service will be held at a later date. Eric was born on November 22, 1986, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Bill and Debbie (Riddle) Shockey. He worked as a health care provider and was a manager at Pizza Hut. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Debbie; sister, Krystle Shockey and husband, Terry Odom; nieces, KayDince Shockey and Laycee Odom; uncles, Ray Shockey, Raymond Shockey and Bobby Shockey; and...
read moreLoren G. Seely
Loren G. Seely Loren G. Seely, 79, left his earthly life on August 9, 2022. He was born in Cherokee, Iowa, to Maxwell G. and Florence (Rupp) Seely on January 24, 1943. Loren was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Seely. Loren is survived by his wife, Ann; and daughters, Joy Brott and husband, Merv, and Jennifer Northcutt and husband, Keith. He is survived by his brother-in-law, John Ludwig and John’s wife, Vivian. Loren is also survived by his granddaughters, Jessica and Savannah Scheffler; and sisters,...
read morePhillip Haskell Wilburn
Phillip Haskell Wilburn Phillip Haskell Wilburn, aged 77, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his longtime home in Sulphur Springs. Phillip was born on October 17, 1944, in Saltillo, Texas the son of J. W. Wilburn and Golden Swinford Wilburn. Phillip is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Ruby Mae Thompson. They wed on August 23, 1966, in Commerce, Texas, and later welcomed two sons Phillip and Adam. Phillip served his country as a member of the National Guard. And he always loved to fix things and had his own business doing it,...
read moreMary Junell Ross
Mary Junell Ross It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Mary Junell Ross. She peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Junell was born on May 10, 1932, in Yantis, Texas. She was the oldest child of three. Her parents, Clyde and Pauline Foster, would often tell stories of what life was like growing up in the small town, where her parents worked at the Whitson Canning Factory. As a young girl, Junell and her family would spend time in Whitewright during the summer months picking cotton for...
read moreObituary – Michael Warren Attaway
Michael Warren Attaway A funeral service for Michael Warren Attaway, age 64, of Winnsboro, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro Malcom Ellis and Rev Lavelle Hendricks officiating. Interment will follow at Lee Cemetery with Ronnie Stapleton, Mike Simpson, Dwayne Attaway, Byron George, Marin Tomulet, Allan Hague, Murphy Howle, Shannon Davis, Roger Gaby and Nub Brown serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Attaway passed away on August 7,...
read moreObituary – Jerry Crabtree
Jerry Crabtree A memorial service for Jerry Crabtree, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce Stinson and Jeff Harris officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Tubb, Jeremy Tubb, Bill Holden, Tommy Anderson and Tony Wilks. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Crabtree passed away on August 7, 2022, at Carriage House Manor. Jerry was born on November 12, 1944, in Dallas,...
read moreObituary – Joe Moore
Joe Moore A memorial graveside celebration of life service for Joseph Deryl Moore, age 97, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, 10 a.m. at the Reilly Springs Cemetery, Dr. Joel Tiemeyer officiating. Papa Joe passed from this Earthly life into the Loving Arms of Jesus Christ on August 5, 2022. Joe was born on October 8, 1924, in Horton, Texas, to Richard Thurman and Minnie Lou (Earwood) Moore. Joe grew up in Wilson, Texas, later raised by his Aunt Clemmie, after his mother’s passing. Joe was a WWII combat...
read moreMelba Jean Sinclair
Melba Jean Sinclair Melba Jean Sinclair, age 89, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Melba was born on March 6, 1933, to George Lee and Winnie Lee (Mitchell) Sides in Franklin County, Texas. She married Elvie Gene Sinclair on June 2, 1951, and they were married for 50 years before his passing. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elvie Sinclair; daughter, Pamela Sinclair; and brother, Billy Sides. Survivors include her son, Dale (Mary...
read moreMerida Cowser Mabe
Funeral services for Merida Cowser Mabe, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2022, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Landers officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Ian Herron, Randy Herron Jr., and other volunteers serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., prior to service. Merida Cowser Mabe Merida passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at her residence. She was born on January 26, 1933, in Pickton, Texas, the daughter of Marvlin and Eva Phillips Cowser. She...
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