Obituary and Funeral Notices

Jose Enrique Tovar

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Jose Enrique Tovar

Rosary and visitation for Jose Enrique Tovar age, 61, of Pickton will be held from 6 to 8 PM Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the West Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Tovar died Tuesday, morning at the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in San Jose de Viborillas, San Miguel Allende, GTO, Mexico the son of Patricio and Maria Guadalupe Correa.  He married Nieves Gallegos on October 23, 1987 in San Miguel Allende and she survives. Mr. Tovar was dairy farmer for many years and a member of St. James Catholic church. He is survived by his wife, Nieves...

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Jerry Richard Heath

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Jerry Richard Heath

A memorial service for Jerry Richard Heath, age 76, of Emory, will be held at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday June 4, 2016, at 2:00.  Rev. Robert Williams will officiate.  Jerry passed away at his home, Sunday May 29, 2016.  Mr. Heath was born Oct. 19, 1939, in Dallas, to Virgil Finis and Velma Colley Heath.  He married Patsy Ann Moody in Dallas on Oct 13, 1961.  He retired after working some 40 plus years as a sales manager from DFW Heavy Duty which was previously known as Robertson Fleet Service in Dallas. Survivors include:...

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Respected Educator: Dan “Danny” Allen Durham

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Respected Educator: Dan “Danny” Allen Durham

Funeral services for retired long-time Sulphur Springs Independent School District Administrator Dan “Danny” Allen Durham, 80, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, at League Street Church of Christ with the Rev. John Ginn officiating.  Military graveside honors conducted by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. Eulogies will be delivered by Tim Gee and Roy McCasland, LeaAnne DeVega.  Pallbearers will be Paul Glover, Jan Cummings, Harold Glaze, Benny Deaton, G.V. Hughes, Don Deaton, Richard Teer and...

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Billy (Bo) Fite

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Billy (Bo) Fite

Funeral Services for Billy (Bo) Fite, age 58 of Sulphur Springs will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Dr. Jimmy Henry officiating.  Interment will follow at Bright Star Cemetery in Wills Point with Jimmy Fite, Ricky Fite, James Fite, Jason Fite, John Emigh, John Moore, Garrett Dougnolle and James Pickel serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Richard Tires, Mike Riley, Tobby Clayton and Dewey Ramsey.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky...

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Dorothy Whittington

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Dorothy Whittington

Funeral services for Dorothy Whittington, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Savage officiating.  Interment will follow at City Cemetery with Jim Thompson, Sanford Whittington, Jr., Fielder Whittington and David Whittington serving as pallbearers. . Dorothy passed away, May 31, 2016 at Advanced Healthcare and Rehab Center in Garland.  She was born the daughter of Roy E. Fielder and Mabel Emma (Riggle) Fielder on March 14, 1930 in Gage, OK.  She married Sanford...

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John D. Norris Jr., DVM

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John D. Norris Jr., DVM

Funeral services for John Dee “J.D.” Norris, Jr., DVM, age 77, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs with Dwayne McMeans and Rev. Fred Lewis officiating.  Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home.  Pallbearers will be Darrel Coble, Chuck McCord, Lee Pogue, Tommy Lee, Doug Jordan, Dwight Bell, John Powell and Dr. Kevin Bankston.  Honorary pallbearers will be NETBIO Board of Directors. Interment will be held at...

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Robert Clint Peterka

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Robert Clint Peterka

Funeral services for Robert Clint Peterka, age 56, of Dike will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Smedley officiating.  Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to service time.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Irby, Bobby Joe Griner, Kenneth Machen, Danny Huie, Daniel Huie and Johnny Huie.  Robert passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Robert was born on June 29, 1959 in Ft. Worth, TX, the son of Frankie Peterka and Dorothy Huie.  He  married...

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Danny A. Durham

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Danny A. Durham

Danny A. Durham, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at UT Southwestern, Dallas. Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.  

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Mary Elizabeth Norris

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Mary Elizabeth Norris

Mary Elizabeth Norris, age 97, the daughter of Elijah James and Beatrice Branch was born in Dangerfield, TX on February 9, 1919. She died in Sulphur Springs, TX on May 26, 2015. She grew up in Barstow, TX prior to living in Fresno, CA and Pecos TX. She was one of 10 children. In 1941 she moved to Winnsboro, TX assist her brother and his wife with their children. While there she married Horacio Norton, and remained with him until he died. There was nothing more important to her than God and family. She never met a person that wasn’t a...

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Melvin Ray Hays

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Melvin Ray Hays

Funeral service for Melvin Ray Hays, age 81, of Point, will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 2:00 pm, at Bull Creek Cowboy Church in Lone Oak. Bro. Mike Moss, Bro. Paul McMerrell, and Bro. Brent Johnson will officiate. Interment will follow in Lone Star Cemetery in Point. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory. Mr. Hays passed away Friday at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born July 28, 1934, in Point, to William Thomas and Vessie Shepard Hays. He married Annette...

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