Obituary and Funeral Notices

Margaret Rose Sanders

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Margaret Rose Sanders

Margaret Rose Sanders, 81, completed her earthly journey on April 18, 2021. She was born on July 7, 1939, in Hopkins County, Texas to the late Dorma Calvin Sims and Willie A. Pruitt Sims. She accepted Christ at an early age at Ardis Street Church of Christ. In 1956, she graduated from Douglas High School in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She later attended Sweatt’s Beauty School and was later licensed as a Cosmetologist by the State of Texas. She held an active Cosmetologist license until her death. On August 5, 1956, she married the love of her...

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Tre Briscoe

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Tre Briscoe

We are here in final remembrance of Tre Briscoe born November 1, 1971 and passed away on April 19, 2021 at age 49. Graveside services will be held at 3:00P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Harmony Cemetery in Hopkins County with Rev Doug Holt officiating. Before attending Southwestern Assembly of God University, Tre was highly influenced by his grandmother in her illustrated sermons and ministering to children and youth. In fact, she called him her right-hand man. Tre was an employee of T&T Construction. He coached soccer, volleyball,...

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Esther Lee Allen

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Esther Lee Allen

Funeral services for Esther Lee Allen, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at North Caney Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m, Friday, April 23, 2021 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Esther passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com With our condolences.

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Bennie Potter

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Bennie Potter

Funeral service for Bennie Potter, age 83, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Gandy officiating. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 6 to 8 PM at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Potter passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Sulphur Springs. Bennie was born on September 25, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Texas to Herman and Vera (Styles) Potter. He married Barbara Lindley on December 13, 1956 in...

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Shirley Jean Hamilton

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Shirley Jean Hamilton

Shirley Jean Hamilton, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at her residence. She was born on May 12, 1935 in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of Frank and Pearl Hukill. She was a Native American artist and also worked as a security peace officer. Shirley was a champion bowler, pool shark, and a cutthroat Skip Bo player. She married James Lincoln Hamilton and he preceded her in death in 2015. She was also preceded in death by her mother Pearl Hukill, brother George Hukill, and sisters Betty Meyers and Bonnie Webb....

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Justin Ray Tully

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Justin Ray Tully

Funeral services for Justin Ray Tully, age 39, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 2021 at League Street Church of Christ with Bro. Lonnie Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Forest Cemetery with Casey Self, Joel Williams, Ricky Self, Nathan Winn, Anthony Rodrigues, and J.T. Self serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Harriss and Cody Parris. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Justin passed away on Wednesday, April...

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Vonda Merrell Wright

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Vonda Merrell Wright

Graveside service for Vonda Merrell Wright, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev Fred Lewis officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers are the great grandsons. Mrs. Wright passed away on April 15, 2021 in Sulphur Springs, TX. Vonda was born on December 26, 1929 in Sulphur Springs, TX to Mack Dennis and Mrtyle (White) Merrell. She married Frank Wright Sr. on September 8, 1946 in Sulphur Springs, TX. Vonda was a home maker and a member of the First Baptist...

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Danny Kaye Keller Jr.

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Danny Kaye Keller Jr.

Funeral service for Danny Kaye Keller Jr., age 50, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be at 4:00P.M. on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Jackie Mize, Rodney Mize, Kenneth Keller, Jason Keller, Chris Keller and Adam. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Keller passed away on Monday April 12, 2021 at Christus Mother Frances in Tyler. Danny was born on October 17, 1970 to Danny Kaye Sr. and Joyce Lee (Cooper) Keller. He worked in a warehouse. His hobbies included listening to music, dancing...

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Jerry Dale Knight

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Jerry Dale Knight

Our dear Lord lovingly called Jerry Dale Knight home in the early morning hours of April 11, 2021 at 6:24A.M. at his home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, comforted by his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at 2:00P.M. on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Please follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask. Interment will follow at Daugherty Cemetery with Larry Neal, Ricky Rainey, John Rugg, Wes Hendrix, Jarrod Brewer and Cliff Statham serving as pallbearers and Gordon Frazier, Gayle Hague, Alan Farris,...

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Billie Jackson

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Billie Jackson

Billie Jackson, age 88, of Brashear, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2021, at his residence. Billie was born on March 21, 1933, in Emblem, Texas to Charles Edgar and Opal Lois (Holder) Jackson. When he was eight years old, his father passed away. He went to live with his grandparents, who continued to raise him until he graduated high school in 1952 from North Hopkins. On April 13, 1953, he enlisted in The United States Army. During his enlistment, he served in the Korean War and received the National Defense Service medal, Good Conduct...

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