Betty Smith
Funeral Service for Betty Smith, age 79, of Cumby TX will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 9, 2018 at First United Methodist Church, Cumby with Duncan Graham officiating and James Waskom assisting. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with Weldon Hood, Casey Petty, Scott Moore,Justin Hauerwas, Cody Wingfield, Don Fallis serving as pallbearers and John Hood and Shane Looney serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be...
James Speir
Memorial for James Speir, age 70, of Saltillo will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Saltillo Baptist Church with Terry Bryan officiating. Mr. Speir passed away on March 28, 2019 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Sulphur Springs, TX. James was born on January 18, 1949 in Bogota, TX to Grover and Willie Speir. James did upholstery work and attended Saltillo Baptist Church. He is survived by his sons, Matthew...
Tom Klock
Tom Klock, 78, of Sulphur Springs passed away on, Friday, March 22, 2019 at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Health Hospital. A private family Memorial will be held at a later date. Tom was born June 22, 1940 in Seattle, Washington, the son of Robert Berton Klock and Sarah (Sally) Stewart Klock. Tom was an Escrow Officer for a Financial Mortgage Company. He was a classic car enthusiast and acquired numerous trophies in different car shows he...
Deborah Marie Abston
Funeral service for Deborah Marie Abston, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Grace Family Church with Bro. Al Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Rockdale Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., prior to service. Deborah passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. She was born on December 18, 1956 in Bonham, the daughter of...
New Flu Strain Accounts For Almost Half of All New Cases
Just when you think the flu season should be winding down, a new strain of influenza accounts for nearly half of all the new cases being reported according to the U S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the local medical community. H1N1 is now moving over for the H3N2 strain and there seems to be more flu to come. Ben Pegues with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs reminds local residents to get...
Bobbie Jean Worsham
Funeral Service for Bobbie Jean Worsham, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Richard Leathers officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Worsham passed away peacefully and with family at home on February 20, 2019, at approximately 2:00 AM. ...
Roberts Named Citizen of the Year at 93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet; A Number of Awards Presented at “Love Makes the World Go Round” Event
Craig Roberts was named Citizen of the Year at the 93rd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. “Love Makes the World Go Round” was the theme for the Valentine’s Day event at the Civic Center. The annual event honors local citizens and Chamber of Commerce members who contribute to the quality of life in the county. A number of awards and recognitions were presented. Craig Roberts named Citizen...
Ronald Edward Motes
Ronald Edward Motes, age 60, of Emory passed away, Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Ronald was born June 21, 1958 in Southall, England, to the parentage of William Eugene and Jacquline Anne Taylor Motes. Mr. Motes was self employed as a machinist. He was married to Cindy Irene Marshall on April 18, 2013 in Garland. He was a veteran, serving in the U. S. Air Force as a Radio Relay...
Bobby Wayne Hatley
Visitation for Bobby Wayne Hatley, age 59, of Sulphur Springs will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Private Inurnment will be held at a later date. Mr. Hatley passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Sulphur Springs. Bobby Wayne was born on February 11, 1959 in Philadelphia, MS to Billy Ray and Rosie Hatley. Bobby was a painter by...
William Bartis “Red” Penny
Funeral Service for William Bartis “Red” Penny, age 99, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steve Cook officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Jason Penny, Joseph Penny, Christopher McFadden, Joe Lassiter, David Penny and Ronald “Squirrel” Wills serving as pallbearers and Chris Flores serving as...
