Obituary and Funeral Notices

Linda Jane Oldner Perez

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Linda Jane Oldner Perez

Celebration of life for Linda Jane Oldner Perez, age 66, of Kaufman TX will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral.  Linda passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Texas Health Presbyterian in Kaufman, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Jennifer Crist

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Jennifer Crist

Jennifer Crist, age 57 of Pickton, passed away on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 in Tyler. She was born on June 5th, 1959 in Princefredrick to the late Hammen Weems and Marie Weems. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Vernon Christ. She is survived by, sons, Johnny Ray Peckham, George Peckham, Jr. and Charlie Peckham; daughters, Etheena Sanders, Linda Geffers, Elizabeth Peckham, Sebrena Peckham and Courtney Morgan; brothers, John Crist, Wade Alleva and Steven Alleva; sisters, Lisa Stevenson and Lori Christ;...

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Kathleen J Hipkins

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Kathleen J Hipkins

Memorial service for Kathleen J Hipkins, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, Sulphur Springs with Rev. Pete Adrian officiating.   Kathleen passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at her residence in Sulphur Springs. Kathleen J Hipkins was born on October 6, 1948, the daughter of Merle Charles and Virginia Olive (McBride) Fick in Warren, Ohio.  She married John Hipkins at Niagara Falls, NY on February 29, 1972.  Kathleen worked as a Supervisor for GM and a police...

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Joyce Mangrum

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Joyce Mangrum

Memorial service for Joyce Mangrum, 59, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Fred Randles officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Joyce passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at UT Health Science Center in Tyler. She was born on June 24, 1957 in Monroe, LA, the daughter of Jewel Bee and Annievee Harrison Green. She married Billy Mangrum on July 4, 1974 at England Airforce Base in Alexandria, LA. He survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her...

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James Alton Kirkpatrick

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James Alton Kirkpatrick

Funeral service for James Alton Kirkpatrick, age 82, of Emory, will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 11:00 AM, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory.  Visitation will be one hour prior at 10:00 AM.  Bro. Billy Smith will officiate.  Interment will follow in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery. James passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Senior Suite Care and Rehab in Emory. James was born on December 6, 1934, in Emory, to Ennis Nolan and Lela Myrow Kirkpatrick.  He married Jeanetta Ann Howard in Emory, on September 27, 1991, they’ve been...

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Richard Arnold Wilson

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Richard Arnold Wilson

Retired Rains County Sheriff Richard Arnold Wilson, age 71, of Point, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Funeral service is scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2017, 2:00 PM at Emory Church of Christ.  Interment will follow at Hooker Cemetery.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior at 1:00 PM.  Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home of Emory is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Wilson was born August 7, 1945, in Lampasas, to William Henry and Oveada Shelburn Wilson.  He married Linda Harrison in...

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Stephen Dennis Murray

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Stephen Dennis Murray

Stephen Dennis Murray, age 30, of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 9, 1986, in Dallas, to Jack Patrick and Eileen Patricia Mickey Murray. He married Whitney Filloon in Dallas on Sept. 21, 2015.He was a student finishing up his degree….Stephen was a free-spirit loving to travel, see the world, and experience the culture, food and sights of other countries. Survivors include: Wife:  Whitney Filloon of Dallas Sister:  Erin Elizabeth Murray of Sulphur Springs Mother:  Eileen Mickey of Point...

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Reggie Lynn Hawkins

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Reggie Lynn Hawkins

Memorial service for Reggie Lynn Hawkins, age 46, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with John Hennen, Jr. officiating. Reggie passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs. Reggie Lynn Hawkins was born on February 16, 1971 in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of Roy Hudson and Jacque (McConnell) McCord.  She married Michael Hawkins on September 12, 1998 in Sulphur Springs.  Reggie was office manager for Ronny’s Welding...

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Robert Garcia Martinez

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Robert Garcia Martinez

Funeral service for Robert Garcia Martinez, age 76, of Point, will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 6, 2017, in the chapel of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.  Interment will follow service in Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Mr. Martinez was born January 19, 1941, in Alice, to Rufus and Elvira Garcia Martinez. Later, he married Audelia Longoria, in Alice, on March 17, 1958.  They were married 54 years. He owned and operated a masonry business. About mid-life, he became a minister of the gospel and held the...

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Donald Lee Holt

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Donald Lee Holt

Donald Lee Holt, age 80, passed away May 3, 2017, at his home in Emory, Texas, from a long-term illness.  Don was born on February 17, 1937, in Flora, Texas, the son of Odie lee Holt and Julia Ann Tubb Holt.  He could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At an early age, he loved to hunt and enjoy his favorite dog Bulger.  After meeting Gloria Don Mobley, he knew she was the one by the way she held his hand just right, so he married her on June 3, 1956, in Dike, Texas.  After 30 years employed at International Harvester, Don retired in...

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