Obituary – Mark Gafford
Mark Gafford Mark Gafford, age 62, of Brashear, Texas, passed away on April 29, 2022, at his residence. Mark was born on July 4, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to Bobby Carl Gafford and Mary Jo (Hall) Rogers. Mark worked as a painter and remodeler. He served his community by remodeling houses and older buildings. Mark was a religious man. He is survived by his sons, Steve Gafford and Dalton Johnson; daughter, Kaitlyn Johnson; brothers, Justin Gafford and Jimmy Gafford; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mark was preceded in death by his...
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Mary Jackson A graveside service for Mary Jackson, age 82, will be held at North Hopkins Cemetery on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 1 p.m. A visitation will be on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Charles Duffy. Mrs. Jackson passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2022. at her home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born the daughter of Jimmie Nathan Lindsey and Marie McCool Lindsey in Paris, Texas, on October 13, 1939. Mary married Jimmie C. Jackson in 1959. He preceded her in death in 2018. Mrs....
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Ava Lee Martin A funeral service for Ava Lee Martin, age 97, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11 a.m Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Myra Wilson Chapel with Bro. B.J. Teer officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., prior to service time. Ava passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was born on March 16, 1925, in Peerless, Texas, the daughter of Floyd Dewey and Lena Mae Williams Alexander. She married Billy Ray Martin on April 4, 1953, in Lewisville, AR. He preceded her in death...
read moreEdward Gene Nickerson II
Eddie Nickerson A celebration of life for Edward Gene Nickerson II, infant son of Jeannie Nickerson of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Eddie passed away on Monday. April 26, 2022, at Cook Children’s Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas. Eddie came into this world on September 16, 2021, in true Nickerson form, stubbornly. After 18 hours of labor, Eddie finally decided it was time to make his grand entrance. With blonde...
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Funeral service for Thomas Hugh Gulledge, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Fred Randles officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Academy Cemetery with James Taylor, Philip Hoffman, Bryan Cooey, Thomas Gulledge, Ryan Cooey, and Nolan Cooey serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Mack Gillem and Ronny Randolph. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Thomas passed away on...
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Barry Wayne Waters Barry Wayne Waters, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at his home in Omaha, Texas. A memorial service honoring Barry will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A private burial will take place at a later time at Restlawn Cemetery in Sulphur Springs. He was born on February 25, 1968, in Dallas, Texas. Barry was the son of Curtis Waters of Dike and Patricia Thompson of Winnsboro. He loved growing up on the farm with his sister. He was an avid...
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Clint Coleman A graveside service for Clint Coleman, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Seymore Cemetery with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Coleman passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at his home. Clinton Ray was born on October 31, 1944, in Sulphur Springs to Gordon and Jessie (Haney) Coleman. He married Patricia Beeson on November 14, 1964, in Dallas, Texas. Clint worked as a Supervisor, in a...
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April 10, 1993-April 21, 2022 …..Too soon he left this earthly road Riding beyond where we could see But It’s all about the endless journey Now Forever riding free….. Kaleb Mund John Kaleb Mund, 29, of Como, Texas, passed away on Thursday April 21, 2022. He was born on April 10, 1993, in Grapevine Texas the son of Michael and Elaine Mund. Kaleb graduated from Como-Pickton High School in 2011. He loved playing football and participating in FFA. He went on to pursue a technical career as a diesel mechanic obtaining his...
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Dimple Griner Dimple Griner passed away on April 21, 2022. She was born on October 15, 1938, to Charlie and Dottie Mae Patterson Walker. She married Art Griner on July 14, 1956. She was a member of Weaver Baptist Church. Dimple is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Pettigrew (Ronnie), Teresa Cotton (Tim), Diane Fite (Jeff), and Edie Watts; Also, her son, Jay Griner; Her grandchildren, Jeff Pettigrew, Ronnie Pettigrew, Jr., Destiny Simmons, Kinsy Ball, Krissy Cotton, Kay Lee Wood, Zack Williams, Ericka Harris, Amber Stewart, Megan Knight,...
read moreFranklin J. Ricketson
Franklin J. Ricketson was born November 10, 1947, to Betty Jane Flint Ricketson and Jason Edwin Ricketson. They preceded him in death. His only sister, Patricia Ricketson also preceded him in death. Franklin J. Ricketson He married Sharon Rust on October 25, 1975; she survives. Frank is also survived by his beloved children, Nicole Ricketson Johnson and husband Tracy of Sulphur Springs, Mark Simmons and wife Michelle of Frisco, Karie Ricketson of Sulphur Springs, and Jason Ricketson and wife Jennifer of Sulphur Springs; Grandchildren,...
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