James Thomas “Tommy” Holcomb
JAMES THOMAS “TOMMY” HOLCOMB, 89, longtime resident of Sulphur Bluff, passed from this life into life eternal on Saturday March 21, 2015. Arvin Starrett and the staff of Starrett Funeral Home of Paris will conduct funeral services at 11:00 AM Wednesday March 25, 2015 in the chapel of West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, with Rev. David Larkin officiating. Burial will follow in the Sulphur Bluff Cemetery, with full military honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition escorted by the Northeast Texas Patriot Guard. The family...
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Funeral services for Don McCool, age 67 of Sulphur Springs will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at South Liberty Baptist Church with Bro. Ronnie Miller and Rev. Tim Potts officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Shane Hartman, Michael Russell, Brad McCool, Curtis Mayo, Jack Nelson, Richard Crouch and Harold Bryant serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be numerous cousins and friends. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Tapp Funeral Home. Don passed away Monday, March 23, 2015 at...
read moreJean Funderburk
Jean Funderburk departed this life on March 21, 2015. She was born on June 21, 1925, in the Mt. Zion Community to Oscar and Ruth Vaughn Cameron. She married W.C. (Dub) Funderburk on December 23, 1945, in Commerce, Texas. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1983. Jean graduated from Commerce High School in 1942. She was the secretary for Commerce High School for several years. She worked for Cameron Butane Service and Automatic Gas for eight years. In 1983 she became the office manager for Dr. Robert Cozart, Sr and Dr. Robert Cozart,...
read moreNelda LaWanda McDaneil
Nelda LaWanda McDaniel, 80, of Commerce passed away in Paris on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Nelda was born in Deport, TX, on January 20, 1935, to Andrew R. Jenkins and Viola Elizabeth Jenkins. On May 2, 1955, she married John Preston McDaniel. She retired as office manager for A-1 Plumbing. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sons: John Preston McDaniel Jr. and Tommy Lee McDaniel; and, her two brothers. Survivors include her sons: Roger McDaniel and Jerry McDaniel both of Commerce; her step-son, Junior Eudy of Commerce;...
read moreOdell Baxely
Odell Baxley, 90, a life-long resident of Hopkins County, left his earthly home to rejoice in his eternal home with Christ his Savior on March 23, 2015. He passed peacefully from this life surrounded by his family at Carriage House Manor. Odell, “Papa,” was born on August 31, 1924 in Sulphur Springs to Leonard and Lillie Ann Owens Baxley. He would fondly recall times he spent coon hunting or looking for arrowheads in the creek with his brothers growing up. His family lived in the Union community and would make the trip to Sulphur Springs by...
read moreJoy E. Kozeluh
Joy E. Kozeluh, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2015 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.
read moreDavid Wayne Key
Graveside Funeral Services for David Wayne Key, age 49, will be held 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Donelton Cemetery. David Wayne Key passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Paris Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1966 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba the son of Bennie and Beulah Key. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: Brothers, Billy Key of Jackson, Mississippi and James Key of Crandall. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online...
read moreJames Alvie Little
James Alvie Little, age 96, formerly of the Talco Community, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home in Sulphur Springs. James was born on August 19, 1918 in North Franklin County to the late Sanford “Mellie” Melkigah and Addie May Elliott Little. James attended high school but was needed more at the family farm where he learned the skills from his father he would use throughout his life. On October 12, 1939, James joined the Civilian Conservation Corps...
read moreSue Rogers
Sue Rogers, age 60, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1954 to Eldon Ray and Bonnie May Dockens Morris in Snyder, Texas. She had worked as a nurse. Sue is survived by a son, Scott Rogers of Longview, Texas; a daughter, Jere Crawford of Sulpher Springs, Texas; 2 brothers, Mike Morris and Teddy Morris of Snyder, Texas; a sister, Peggy Koenig of San Antonio, Texas; and 5 grandchildren, Caitlin Rogers, Bryce Rogers, Cristian Crawford, Aubrey Crawford and Izabel Crawford. She...
read moreJune Tuck
June Tuck, 81, went to be with the Lord on March, 19, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loved ones in McKinney, Texas. She was born on June 23, 1933 on a cotton farm in Midlothian, Texas. She was the only child of her late parents Barney and Ora England. June grew up in Texarkana, Texas where she met the love of her life, Bill, to which she shortly married on July 22, 1950. The first five years of their marriage were spent supporting him state side as he served as a Marine in the Korean Conflict. In 1955 they started a small watch repair...
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