Elmer Dial
VISITATION: Friday August 29, 2025 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMWest Oaks Funeral Home500 S. Hillcrest DriveSulphur Springs, TX 75482FUNERAL SERVICE :Saturday August 30, 2025 1:00 PMCherry Grove Baptist Church713 CR 4766Sulphur Springs, TX 75482INTERMENT FOLLOWING FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday August 30, 2025 North Caney Cemetery713 County Road 4766Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 With our condolences.
read moreSue Gilmer
May 25, 1938 — August 22, 2025 Sulphur Springs Sue Gilmer, age 87 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Sue was born on May 25, 1938, in York, Pennsylvania to Eugene and Elizabeth (Loveland) Quarry. She enjoyed gardening, painting, cross stitching, canning and quilting. Sue enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her wonderful family. She was a member of New Richland Baptist Church. Sue is survived by her daughters, Kim Russell of Sulphur...
read moreDeloris “Jean” Howk
Deloris Howk Deloris “Jean” Howk, a beacon of faith, love, and selflessness, passed away peacefully at The Oaks at Liberty Grove in Rowlett, Texas, on August 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on May 12, 1937, in Hamlin, Texas, Jean was the cherished daughter of A.B. “Pud” and Dorothy Young. Growing up in a close-knit family, she learned the values of resilience, hard work, and steadfast faith– qualities that would come to define her long and impactful life. Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59...
read moreBen Spraggins
September 10, 1979 — August 20, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Ben Spraggins, age 45, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Sulphur Springs Civic Center Auditorium with Denver Hines officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Spraggins passed away in Plano, Texas on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 after succumbing to injuries from an accident in Waco in June. Benjamin Lee Spraggins was born on September 10, 1979 in Fort Worth, Texas to Gary and Deanna Spraggins. Ben graduated...
read moreMarthella Yoakum
November 24, 1929 ~ August 13, 2025 (age 95) Marthella Yoakum Obituary Funeral services for Marthella Yoakum, age 95, will be conducted at 10AM August 29, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jeff Sant officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with grandsons, Jeff Yoakum, Brian Yoakum, Jonathan Hatley, Jared Peacock, Joshua Mayes, Mark Yoakum serving as pallbearers Eric Hatley, Andy Yoakum, Ben Yoakum, Shawn Gardiner, Steven Terrell, Byron Peacock and David Terrell as...
read moreLawana G Morris
November 10, 1933 — August 18, 2025 Funeral service for Lawana Morris, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Tapp Funeral Home with Al Davis officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Tapp Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Ms. Morris passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Ennis, Texas Lawana was born on November 10, 1933, in Mineral Wells, Texas to Alfred and Sarah...
read moreBilly Wayne Orr
October 12, 1932 — August 20, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral Service for Billy Wayne Orr, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Bro. Mike Eason and Bro. Ken Weakley officiating. There will be a private family only burial with Lewis Tatum and the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will include Craig Swindle, Mike Coke, Lyndel Butler, Cliff Watts, and Jacob Watts. Visitation will be held one...
read moreLinda Jean Sanders
July 7, 1944 ~ August 19, 2025 (age 81) Linda Sanders Obituary Graveside Service for Linda Jean Sanders will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025 with Pastor Dustin Cowden officiating. Linda passed away on August 19, 2025 in Tyler, Texas Full obituary forthcoming. With our condolences.
read moreDonna Jane Underwood
Donna Underwood at age 69, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at 3:02PM. Services will be held at West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be Thursday, August 21st, 2025, 6-8PM. Funeral services on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, at 1PM. Burial following at Brashear Cemetery. She married Danny Underwood August 22nd, 1974. She was met at Heavens gates by her husband, Danny Underwood; her son Daniel Underwood; her parents Frances and Donald Allen; and numerous other family members. Donna dedicated her...
read more“Doc” Dr. I.L Balkcom IV
Funeral service for “Doc” Dr. I.L. Balkcom, IV, age, 73, of Tyler, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Dr. Balkcom passed away at his home in Tyler on Thursday, August 14, 2025 Ichabod Lafayette Balkcom, IV was born on February 9, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Ichabod...
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