Obituary and Funeral Notices

Margaret Daisy Ray

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Margaret Daisy Ray

Margaret Daisy Ray, nearly 97, passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, wisdom, wit, and unwavering love for those she considered family. Funeral Service for Margaret will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Rogers officiating. Margaret was born on January 5, 1929, in Hopkins County, Texas, and grew up during the Great Depression. Those early years profoundly shaped her outlook on life, instilling in her a strong work ethic, deep resilience, and an enduring belief in the...

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Lou Ann Sanders (Walker)

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Lou Ann Sanders (Walker)

January 18, 1939 — December 13, 2025 Sulphur Springs Visitation for Lou Ann Sanders (Walker), age 86 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Sanders passed away on December 13, 2025 at Wesley Oaks. With our condolences.

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Ronnie Hoops

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Ronnie Hoops

November 14, 1949 — December 13, 2025 Cumby Funeral service for Ronnie Hoops, age 76 of Cumby, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A private graveside will be held at a later time. Mr. Hoops passed away on December 13, 2025. Ronnie Hoops

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Maribel Olmedo Garcia de Ugalde

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Maribel Olmedo Garcia de Ugalde

April 4, 1972 ~ December 15, 2025 (age 53) Visitation for Maribel Olmedo Garcia will be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Maribel passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com With our condolences.

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Danny Charles Sprueill

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Danny Charles Sprueill

December 27, 1957 ~ December 12, 2025 (age 67) Danny Charles Sprueill, age 67, passed away on December 12, 2025 in Winnsboro, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home www.westoaksfuneralhome.com Danny Charles Sprueill

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Richard Michael Emerson

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Richard Michael Emerson

Richard “Mike” Emerson age, 77 of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born in Sulphur Springs on June 5, 1948, the son of JM and Dian Caldwell Emerson. He married Cherise Liggett on August 9, 1969, in Quitman, Texas and she survives. Mike was the former co-owner of Tapp Funeral Home and Furniture Store, a Funeral Director at Tapp and West Oaks Funeral Homes and the great grandson of HW Tapp who founded Tapp Funeral Home in 1901. He was a certified EMT back in the day when funeral homes ran the local ambulance...

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Martha Sprague

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Martha Sprague

June 24, 1933 — December 11, 2025 Sulphur Springs Family gathering with visitation for Martha Sprague, age 92, will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at League Street Church of Christ. Interment will be held at a later date at Sanger Cemetery. Mrs. Sprague passed away at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Martha Sprague was born on June 24, 1933, to Merriell Fesington and Fannie Blanche (Williams) Bell in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She married Delbert Sprague on June 12,...

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Timothy Darryl Cheek

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Timothy Darryl Cheek

August 26, 1964 – December 11, 2025 Timothy Darryl Cheek, 61, beloved husband, father, and friend, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born on August 26, 1964, to John and Ella Cheek. Tim shared 36 wonderful years with his beloved wife and best friend. They loved spending time together, traveling and going places, riding the golf cart, and simply enjoying life side by side. He is remembered for his strong work ethic and his deep love for both his family and his faith. He was...

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William Dean Gifford

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William Dean Gifford

December 18, 1957 — December 7, 2025 Sulphur Springs William Dean Gifford, age 67, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler. There are no services planned at this time. William Gifford was born on December 18, 1957, to Arthur William and Lucille (Logue) Gifford in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He made his career working as a maintenance man. With our condolences.

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Alice Marie Nash Moore

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Alice Marie Nash Moore

Alice Marie Nash Moore was born to Artie Mea Kelly Nash and Sidney Nash on December 4, 1952. She was born into a big family, 2 sisters: Bobbie Fay Nash Brown and Alfreda Kelly Malone. 4 brothers: William Ray Nash (Melba), Charles Edward Nash (Linda), Robert Joe Nash (Greta), and Billy Ray Kelly.    Alice accepted Christ at an early age while growing up in Hopkins County and graduating from Sulphur Springs High School, Class of 1971.  Continuing her education, she earned a Nursing Degree. ...

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