Verdon Raymond Graves
Verdon Raymond Graves Verdon Raymond Graves, age 94, of Sulphur Springs, passed away in the early morning hours of July 21, 2022, with his wife by his side. He was born December 7, 1927, in the Teagarden Community, a rural area near Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, the third son to parents Boyd Miles Graves and Elsie Armstrong McCorkle Graves. Verdon had such a long, interesting, and happy life, from his rural hardscrabble childhood, starting first grade at a small rural one-room schoolhouse at age four, working on the family wheat farm with no...
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Dr. Boyd McCreight, 82, of Yantis, passed away July 22, 2022, in Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Memorial services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, at the First Baptist Church of Yantis. Boyd was born on December 9, 1939, in Sulphur Springs the son of Arthur Edwin and Stella J. Boyd McCreight. He married Frances Frazier on September 8, 1985, at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Gladewater. He is survived by his wife, Frances Ann McCreight; daughter, Jennifer Ogle and spouse, Colby; daughter-in-law, Ginger...
read moreBilly Wayne Edwards, Sr.
Billy Wayne Edwards, Sr. Billy Wayne Edwards, Sr., was born December 6, 1946, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to the parentage of the late Willie B. Edwards and Ora Lee Thomas. He was known lovingly by his nieces, nephews, and loved ones as Uncle Yanney. He attended Sulphur Springs schools and graduated from Douglas High School in 1965. After high school, he served four years in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was of the Methodist Faith, joining Evening Chapel CME as a child and was sprinkled as they are taught in their faith. He served...
read moreWaymon Carl Newsom, Jr.
Waymon Carl Newsom, Jr., 74, loving husband, father, and grandfather, entered into Heaven on July 20, 2022, with his wife, Diane Newsom, son Waymon Carl (Trey) Newsome III, and his favorite daughter-in-law, Jennifer Newsome by his side. Waymon was born on August 30, 1947, to Waymon Carl Newsome, Sr., and Syble Davis Newsome. He married Diane Davis on June 24, 1967, at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon where he was a lifelong member. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School, Class of ’65, and continued his education at...
read moreObituary – Ron “Smitty” Smitheart Sr.
Ron “Smitty” Smitheart Sr. A memorial service for Ron “Smitty” Smitheart Sr., age 78, of Emory, Texas, will be held at a later date. Mr. Smitheart passed away on July 25, 2022, at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Ron was born on December 12, 1943, in Lufkin, Texas, to Ocie Lee and Bobbie Jean (Sowell) Smithhart. He married Glenda Faye Sikes on June 23, 1970 in Jefferson, Texas. Ron worked as a Police Officer for Plano, Texas, for 35 years, and McKinney, Texas for 2 years. He even attended FBI academy in 1975. Ron was a member of the...
read moreObituary – Gary Wayne Jones
Gary Wayne Jones Graveside inurnment for Gary Wayne Jones, age 74, of Plano, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022, with Shandhi Goulet officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Jones passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Richardson, Texas. Gary was born on May 2, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to Cecil Audie Jones and Mary Lou (Hunt) Cook. He married Connie Davis in Garland, Texas, on February 25, 1966. Gary retired from Frito Lay and while there had worked in multiple areas. He was also an oil derrick hand in his...
read moreVirginia Kate Washington
Virginia Kate Washington Virginia Kate Washington, 88, slipped the surly bonds of Earth and became an angel on Saturday, July 23, 2022. All her life, she selflessly served others, especially her God, family, and community. She bravely fought a long illness, and now rests peacefully in the Kingdom of God. Visitation will occur on Friday, July 29, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, beginning at 11 a.m. at Morning Chapel Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482. A lunch reception will...
read moreGerald Walters
Funeral service for Gerald Walters, age 83, of Pickton, will be held at 2:00 P.M on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bryon George, Pastor Thomas and Mack McClaine officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery with Leon Gunn, Dennis Hunt, Mike Boren, Sidney Walker, Wayne Scott, Keith Monk, Blake Nolen and Richard Brown serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 P.M to 2 P.M. Mr. Walters passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Carriage House Manor. Gerald was born on...
read moreBruce Welch
Memorial service for Bruce Welch, age 63 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on July 28,2022 at First Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Brad Holland, Brad Fain, James Wilson (brother-in-law), Phil Moore, David Phillips, Zack Jones, Perry Woolsey and James Wilson (friend). Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Holland, John Holland, Ian Wells, Jody Pair, Chance VanWinkle, Tyler Law, Jordan Ramey, Carlos Amaya, Cody Bogard. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on July 27, 2022 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Welch...
read moreEvelyn Ruth Westberry
Evelyn Ruth Westberry, age 55 of Sulphur Springs, TX passed away on July 21, 2022 at Baylor Dallas. Evelyn was born on September 25, 1966 in Tyler, TX to Vernon and Peggy JoAnne (Bridges) Wheeler. She worked as a homemaker. Evelyn loved family time and fishing at Lake Fork. She was very nurturing and loving to everyone. Evelyn always cared for family, plants, animals and everyone who was in need. She was a woman of the Christian Faith. She is survived by her oldest son, Adam Wheeler and wife, Jeanie, Casey Westberry and Tony Mata and wife,...
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