Front Porch News - Obituaries

"The beauty of a life well lived never dies; it continues
to embrace, inspire, and direct us along our journey...."

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Watch For Me.....

I'm never gone.
Look for me at the breath of the day,
When the sunlight touches morning mist,
And, the world, for one brief moment,
Is bathed in the light of mystery.

Look for me in the springtime meadow.
As you caress the newborn grass,
Close you eyes and feel my breath
In the palm of your hand.

Look for me on a warm summer's eve.
When the night wind brushes your cheek,
Feel me at your back.
Listen and you will hear me on the wind.
Smile, and know I'm thinking of you.

Look for me in the autumn's glow.
As the trees prance with the wind
And the forest leaves crunch under foot,
Hear my foot fall at your side
As you walk in the beauty of the creator's glorious affair.

Look for me in the winter's storm.
In changing shapes of wind blown snow,
Watch me run and leap for joy!
Just to be.......just to be!

Look for me in the quiet moment.
When the evening star shines through,
Like the glint in my eye,
And, the earth whispers "goodbye" to the sun.
When you least expect, turn,
Listen with your heart
And I will speak to you once more!

~ Timo ~

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"And how can the dead be truly dead, when they still live in the souls
of those who are left behind?"

Funeral services for Jimmy Gentry, age 59, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for William Kenneth White, age 82, of Saltillo, are scheuduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 6, 2012, in the West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Jim Moore will officiate.

Full military graveside honors will follow, at the Weaver Cemetery, with James Cross, Ed Woodruff, Lonnie Ball, Joe France, Jim Briggs, and Taff Sykle serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Holley, I.T. Adams, Bullet Bagby, Fred Martin, H.T. Hamrie, Jerry Burk Davis, and Verdon Graves.

Mr. White passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1929, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Hubert and Neva Payne White. He married Flo Ruggles, on January7, 1950, in Lamesa, Texas. She preceded him in death in 1996.

Mr. White played baseball all through high school, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in the 2nd Battalion 110th Infantry Division, and later retired from Shell Oil Company. He was a member of the Weaver Baptist Church.

He is survived by a son, K.C. White and wife Deborah of Saltillo; grandchildren, Heather M. Sutton and husband Travis of Longview, Christopher K. White of Saltillo, Shawn R. White and wife Danielle of Coronado, CA, Brandon White and wife Emma of Satlillo, and Brian White of McKinney; and great-grandchildren, Alex Sutton, Riley Ragan, Kaylor White, Amberly Wite, and Hallie White.

In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents; and a son, William Stan White.

Funeral services for Charles Nash, age 64, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at Morning Chapel Baptist Church.

Military graveside services will follow , under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, at East Caney Cemetery.

Mr. Nash passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Graveside services for Lester D. Coker, age 100, of Yantis, will be conducted at Yantis Cemetery, at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2012, with Rev. Kenneth Rhoades officiating. Mark Coker, Jeff Lee, Jake Ferrell, Adam Tadlock, Alan Hague, Catan Runyan and Cooper Lee will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Coker passed away on Wednesday afternoon, February 1, 2012, at Rock Creek Nursing Home. He was born in Wood County on February 23, 1911, the son of Thomas and Minnie Mae Nichols Coker. Mr. Coker was a farmer all of his life. During the Depression years he did everything from busting rocks to working for meals. He lived a long, wonderful life. Mr. Coker enjoyed working with his donkeys. He loved to play dominos. He also loved dancing and did so on a regular basis up until he passed away. He was able to drive his truck until a month or so ago. He was quite a character. Mr. Coker was of the Baptist faith. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include: daughters, Lynda Brown and husband, Delbert of Yantis and Mary Gamblin and husband, Warner of Sulphur Springs; six granddaughters, Donna Gamblin, Kelly Humphrey, Robin Gamblin, Lori Ann Lee, Kim Hughes and Shannon Hague; twelve grandchildren, Johanne Smitherman, Catan Runyan, Natalie Ward, Orion Runyan, Tanya Runyan, Mary Humphrey, Adam Tadlock, Hope Ferrell, Cooper Lee, Kasey Watkins, Megan Hughes and Lynzee Hague; seven great-great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild due any day; extended family friend, Pauline McAree and family; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: parents; twin sister, Ester Massey; sisters, Gertie Nichols, Myrtie Hyde, Lucille Davis and Juanita Ferguson; baby twins, Jessie and Bessie Coker; brothers, Albert Coker and Odell Coker; great grandson, Beau Runyan.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Lora Nell Hudson, age 90, of Weatherford and formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 2:30p.m., Sunday February 5, 2012 with Rev. Fred Lewis, Rev. Tommy Johnston and Dick Pogue officiating.

Interment will follow at Purley Cemetery, with Richard Bain, Mike Barnett, Gary Hightower, Greg Hightower, Michael Reed, and Larry Settle serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Davis, Nix Newsome, Robert Carpenter, Tommy Evans, Tim Glenn, and Tom Dolan.

Mrs. Hudson passed away on Wednesday morning, February 1, 2012, in Weatherford, TX. She was born May 23, 1921, the daughter of William Joseph Reed and Lora Frank McLaughin.

Survivors include: three sons, Charles Cowser and wife Charlottte of Weatherford; Corky Hudson of Tyler, and Steve Hudson and wife Ann of Sulphur Springs; a daughter, Patricia Russell and husband Charles of Sulphur Springs, five grandchildren, Reed Cowser, Wade Cowser, Alan Hudson, Jai Hudson, and Kelly Hudson; and two great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Daniel Cowser.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and eight brothers and sisters.

Memorials may be made to the Springdale Baptist Church in Ft. Worth, and/ or Purley Cemetery Association, and/or Cal Farley's Boys Ranch in Amarillo.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Graveside funeral services for Edna L. Stephenson, age 99, formerly of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2012, at Sherley Cemetery. Chaplain JIm Upchurch will officiate.

Visitation will be from 9;30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., prior to services, at Tapp Funeral Home. The family is asking that everyone meet at Tapp Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. If it is raining, the service will be held there; if not, then the motorcade will drive to the cemetery.

Mrs. Edna Leona Stephenson passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in Dallas. She was born on November 13, 1912 in Sherley, Texas, the daughter of William Newt and Sarah Elizabeth Stephenson in Layton, OK, on October 7, 1935. He preceded her in death in 1985. She loved to fish and was a wicked bridge player. She was a true Texas Ranger fan, even when they were not winning, and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: daughter, Carol Stephenson and husband, Tom Englander, of Farmers Branch; sister, Coela Hoines, of Arlington.

She was preceded in death by: parents; five sisters, Werdna Bennett, Eunice Smith, Pearl Phillips, Auline Hughes, and Gladys Bowman.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sherley Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 492, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75483.

Funeral services for James Smith, age 71, of Como, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012, at First United Pentecostal Church. Rev. James Anderson will officiate.

A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at the Greenpond Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

James Earl Smith passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at his residence. He was born on October 6, 1940, in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, the son of James B. Smith and Rachel Wallace Martin Smith. He married Wanda S. Dodd, in Hopkins County, on March 23, 1963. She preceded him in death, in 2009.

Mr. Smith was a retired truck driver and a member of the New Life Church in Mt. Vernon. He served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include: a son, Darren Smith of Como; two daughters, Shannon Hanna of Leonard and Seleatha Houstand and husband Keith of Euless; sisters Reba Osterdock and husband Gene of Millerton, OK, Jeannie Norbill and husband Jay of Roger, Ark., Vicke Hillard of Orange Beach, AL, and Sandy Gallagher of Broken Bow, OK; three brothers, Eddie Smith and wife Dottie of Balch Springs, Claude Smith and wife Olivia of Dallas, and Chucky Karr and wife Pat of Broken Bow, OK; and five grandchilden, Julie Hanna, Micaela Houston, Hollie Houston, Courtney Houston, and Stephanie Houston.

He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Yiente Mae Shumate, age 45, of Point, passed away at her home, on Monday morning, January 30, 2012.

No services have been planned at this time.

Ms. Shumate was brorn on April 4, 1966, in Waco, Texas, the daughter of James Earl and Mary Ruth Coble Shumate.

She was a homemaker.

Survivors include: daughters, Marcella Evans of Omaha, and Aprienne Park of Bruceville; a son, Randall Lewelling of Lubbock; sisters, Karen Whitaker of Eddy and Amy Zuniga of Point; a brother, Dennis Ivy of Point; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father; and one sister, Margaret Westerfield.

Arrangements are with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Gertrude Rowe, age 67, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tommy Hall will officiate.

Mrs. Rowe passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 17, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of John H. and Virgie Light Keller. She married Terry Rowe, on May 15, 1969, in Sulphur Springs. He Survives.

Mrs. Rowe worked as a nurse through the Texas Department of Justice substance abuse division, in Winnsboro. She was a member of the Lady's Auxillary VFW Post 8560 and was of the Baptist faith.

Other survivors include: her children, Russell Rowe and wife Ronda of Texarkana, Betty Rendon and husband John of Denver, CO, and Sheila Richter of Cassadaga, NY; brothers, Henry Heller and Hank Heller, both of Denver, CO; sisters, Mary Light and Pauline Thompsick, both of Denver, CO; and grandchildren, Isabella, Kirstain, Joshua, Jennifer, Sara, and Kevin.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Robert Benjamin "Ben" Wallace, age 27, of Porter, Texas, , are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Randy Wallace will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Reilly Springs Cemetery, with Josey Hicks, Anthony Nash, Trenton Cook, Robert Hale, and Josh Pawlik serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 3, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mr. Wallace passed away in Porter, following an automobile accident on Saturday, January 28, 2012. He was born in Houston, Texas, on August 20, 1984, the son of Robert Timothy Wallace and Patricia Ann Cathright Wallace. He married Brittanie Tubb. She survives. He was an air conditioning technician and was a member of Church of Christ.

Mr. Wallace was an air conditioning technician and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include: his father, Robert Timothy "Tim" Wallace and wife, Wendy, of Sulphur Springs; a brother, Christopher Lee Wolfe of Porter; his mother, Patricia "Trish" Wolfe of Porter; the mother of his child, Christine Loudenslager; grandparents, Dorothy Eaton, Robert Earl Wallace, Patsy and Gene Turner, and James Allen Gathright; and his great-grandmother, Opal Mosley.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Lynn Wallace; and a cousin, Justin Pawlik.

Funeral services for Oran Higgins, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Higgins passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Rock Creek Nursing Home.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Randy Ray Baxley, age 48, of Cumby, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Cumby. Rev. Jim Moore will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Cumby Cemetery, with Scotty Almon, Marke George, Tony Lunceford, Donald Higginbotham, and Bobby Stanbrough serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Walden and Eddie Speight.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Cumby.

Mr. Baxley passed away on Sunday evening, January 29, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Greenville, Texas, on December 18, 1963, the son of Travis Edward and Brenda Fults Baxley. He was a cash payoff clerk for Lomas Mortgage Company, in Dallas, and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: his parents; a sister, Rhonda Renee Lemon and husband David; and his grandmother, Estelle Baxley, all of Cumby; three nieces, Raisha Leanne and Isaac Groves, Haley Renee Lemon, and Lindsey Nicole Lemmon; a great-nephew, Jacob Groves; and two great-nieces, Chloe Groves and Kelcie Fite.

He was preceded in death by his partner in life, Jeffery L. Patton; and grandparents, Ray and Jimmie Fults, and Connie Baxley.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Kevin Lee Holloway, age 29, of Point, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2012, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Nathan Bounds will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Emory City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Holloway passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012. He was born on February 14, 1982, in Victoria, Texas. He worked in the oil industry and was a member of Clark's Chapel Church of God, in Flats.

Survivors include: his mother, Barbar Jean Langel Parker, of Point; a step-father, Robert Parker of Quinlan; a son, Jayce Parker of Wills Point; brothers, Keith Parker of Emory, and Stephens Jenkins of Dayton; sisters, Theresa Roach of Buffalo, and Tammye Mayfield of Tyler; and his grandmother, Hazel Hampton, of Tyler.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Rev. Jed Hampton.

Arrangements are with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Isaiah Bigler, age 36, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at Freedom Church of God. Rev. David Hamm will officiate.

There will be no formal visitation.

Mr. Bigler passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, near Lone Oak. He was born on August 20, 1975, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Owen Bigler II and Lowwana Harendt Bigler. He married Nicole Jones, on August 9, 2002, in Sulphur Springs. She survives.

Mr. Bigler was an engineer for the Kansas City Southern Railroad. He was a member of Freedom Church of God.

Other survivors include: his children, Timmyothi Bigler, Thomas Bigler, Samuel Ottinger, and Sidni Bigler; his parents; brothers, Owen Bigler III and wife Shawna of Oklahoma, and Forrest Bigler and wife Chanda of Paris.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Kaye Marr.

In lieu of flowers, a benefit account in the name of Nicole Jones Bigler has been set up and memorials may be made at any City National Bank location.

Cremation arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Graveside funeral services for Ovetra "Teechie" Patterson Evans, age 93, of Cumby, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Ridgeway Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Military graveside services, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, for Sidney King, age 88, of Dallas, will be conducted on Friday, January 27, 2012, at 3:00 p.m., in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, near Cumby.

There will be no formal visitation.

Mr. Sidney King passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, in Dallas, at his residence. He was born in Cumby, on February 28,m 1923, the son of Daniel W. King and Dovie Petty King. He was a retired assembly line worker for Ford Motor Company and was of the Methodist faith. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II, and received the purple heart.

Survivors include: a brother, Charles Edward King, of Dallas; and numerous nieces and nephews, including nephew, Roy King and wife Yvonne, of Sulphur Springs.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lola Fay Willis and Florene Wells; and six brothers, Fred King, Henry King, Carl King, Dan King, O.B. King, and Bill King.

Funeral services for Doris Jean Combs, age 90, of the Bonanza Community will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2012 at Freedom Church of God. Burial will be at Deaton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday at Freedom Church of God on Highway 514.

Funeral services for Christopher Junior Birmingham, age 26, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012, with Pastor Bob Whitten officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery, with Jimmy Birmingham, David Quinn, Charles Simpson, Brandon Woodard, Bradley Hill and Chris Head serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2012 at the funeral home.

Christopher Birmingham passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at his residence. He was born April 25, 1985, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Jimmy J. Birmingham and Susie M. Quinn Birmingham. He was a cashier at WalMart and he was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: parents; brother, Jimmy Ray Birmingham, all of Mesquite; sisters, Jaime Ann Birmingham and Tammy Lynn Ware, both of San Antonio; grandmother, Faye Quinn of Como.

He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Charles David Quinn and Jim and Willie Faye Birmingham.

Funeral services for Harold Miller, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 26, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Brashear Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mr. Miller passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services for Rolean Anderson, age 98, of Irving, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2012, in the First Baptist Church, in Irving.

Graveside services will be conducted at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, in Irving.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., prior to services at the First Baptist Church.

Mr. Anderson passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at his Irving home. He was born on July 26, 1913, in Melvin, Texas, the son of William E. and Lillian Stromquist Anderson. He was reared in Melvin and was a graduate of Melvin High School. He moved his family to Irving in 1957, where he became the owner of A&F Automotive, participated in fund raising for the establishment of the Irving Hospital, and was involved in many other church and community activities. He was a longtime member and deacon of First Baptist Church in Irving and former member and deacon of Plymouth Park Baptist Church. He became a mason in 1944, in the Melvin Lodge, and was presently a member of the Irving Masonic Lodge #1218 A.F. & A.M.

Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his wife, Lila Loena Anderson; his parents; and a brother, Wilbur Anderson.

Survivors include: a son, Lavon Anderson and wife Melba, of College Station; a daughter, Martha Anderson of Irving; three granddaughters, Kerri Donica of Corsicana, Alicia Anderson of Denton; and Juli Wooley and husband, Kevin, of Sulphur Springs; and three great-grandsons, Hunter Donica, Heath Donica, and Parker Heath.

Arrangements are with Restland Coppell Chapel.

Services for Sammy Paul Chance, 74, of Bullard, will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Stewart Family Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Paul Powell officiating.

Burial will follow at Rosewood Cemetery in Upshur County at 3:00 PM under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.

Mr. Chance passed away January 23, 2012 at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

He was born July 21, 1937 in Detroit to G.W. and Pauline Louise Toney Chance.

Paul was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School. He worked in men’s clothing stores in Gilmer, Pittsburg and Richardson. In 1966, Paul opened Penick & Chance and operated it for the next 46 years as well as Paul’s Big & Tall. Paul was a member of First Baptist Church Tyler. He also served as past President of the Rose City Kiwanis Club and past Kiwanis Lt. Governor. Paul served on the Bullard Community Library Board and was a charter member of Crime Stoppers.

Paul was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He had a love for life and people which was reflected in his smile and genuine kindness.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother C.W. Chance; sister, Virginia Shaw; nephews, Martin Chance, Paul Ray Rice and niece D’Anna Chance.

Paul is survived by his loving family including his wife of 51 years, Judy Kay Chance of Bullard; daughter, Julie Simms (Gary) of Tyler; son John Chance (Jennifer Cook) of Tyler; brothers, Tony Chance (Patti), Gene Chance (Carol), Bill Chance (Crista), and Bobby Chance (Dot); sisters, Sue Chance (Richard), Melba Hopkins, and Christine Smith; grandchildren, Katie and Alex Simms of Tyler; aunt Evelyn Smith; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Young, Jerry Smith, Dale Hamblett, Tom Lyles, Robert Rouse, Jerry Parker, Stuart Chesley and J. Mike Rowan.

Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 –6:30 PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler.

If desired, memorials in honor of Paul Chance may be made to the Bullard Community Library Capital Campaign, PO Box 368, Bullard, 75757.

Funeral services for Retha O'Shields, age 55, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joel Tiemeyer officiating.

Interment will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park with John Michael Howard, Cady Kalb, Dalton Machac, Ethan Machac, Tim Scarborough and Justin Smiddy serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday 24, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. O'Shields passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at her residence, in Hopkins County. Mrs. O'Shield was born on January 10, 1957 in Wichita Falls, TX, the daughter of Jimmie Houston and Jaqulee Bishop Cargal. She married Morris Rankin in Irving, TX, on February 17, 1980 and he preceded her in death in 1999. She married Charley O'Shield in Eureka Springs, AR, on September 27, 2002 and he preceded her in death in 2011. Mrs. O'Shield worked in the cafeteria at Como-Pickton ISD. She lived a good long life, was very caring, even in her final hours, she put everyone else first. She was affectionately known at "The Rock".

Survivors include: daughter, Linda Rankin of Sulphur Springs; sons Scotty O'Shield and wife, Janet and Donny O'Shield and wife, Chrystie all of Mineral Wells, TX; sister, Reba Harvey and husband, Keith, of Brashear, TX; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brother, Donald Wayne Cargal; sister, Beverly Burnett.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Frankie Worley, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Charles Rawlinson and Rev. Edgar Clements will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Harry Holley, Terry Holley, Earl Martin, Billy O'Brien, Howard Holley, and Joe Worsham serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Martin Springs Baptist Church and TOPS TX 1233.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home, Monday, January 23, 2012.

Mrs. Worley passed away on early Saturday morning, in Baylor Hospital, in Dallas. She was born on February 2, 1930, in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of Abe H. and Nettie Jane Estes Terry. She married James Worley, in Sulphur Springs, on August 31, 1957. He survives.

Mrs. Worley a longtime office nurse for several doctors and was a store clerk for Super Handy for over 20 years. She was a member of the Martin Springs Baptist Church and TOPS TX Chapeter #1233.

Other survivors include: a son, Mark Worley of Sulphur Springs; and a daughter, Judy Worley of Sulphur Springs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Robert A. Terry and J.D. Terry; and four sisters, Martha Terry, Mary Ruth Holley, Marie Hall, and Ada Lou Cook.

Funeral services for Thelma Ray Cason, of Point, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Clarks Chapel Church of God in Point. Rev. Nathan Bounds will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Lone Star Cemetery, in Point.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Point Funeral Home.

Ms.Cason passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012. She was born on March 12, 1933, in Point, the daughter of Dewey and Iona Simmons Briggs.

Ms. Cason was a homemaker and had owned and managed the Dairy Queen, in Emory, for many years.

Survivors include: a son, Norman Cason and wife Romava, of Lone Oak; a daughter, Teressa Cason Hudgeons and husband Joe, of Emory; a sister, Oletha Rivers of Mesquite; three grandchildren, Nicholas Ray Cason, Noah Ross Cason, and Chelsea Rae Cason; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Marvin Briggs; and a sister, Myreta McLeroy.

Graveside funeral services for Donald Eugene Petty, age 74, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Nelta Cemetery. Bro. Jeff Jenkins and David Bynum will officiate.

Mr. Petty passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. He was born on July 29, 1937, in Ft. Worth, TX, the son of Eugene Fields and Velma Ruth Henderson Petty. He married Sylvia Flippin, on June 20, 1956, in Ft. Worth. She survives.

Mr. Petty was a member of Lewisville Church of Christ.

Other survivors include: a son, Don Petty, Jr. and wife Beth, of Arlington; daughters, Diana Trionne Simth and husband Brady Kent, of Irving, Elizabeth Ruth Bynum and husband David Otto, of Honolulu, HW, and Robin Dawn Filbeck and husband James William, of Irving; and a sister, Karen Lynn Villareal and husband Jimmy, of Mineral Wells.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for LouAnn Boutwell Chapman are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow services at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be one hour (1:00) prior to services at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Chapman passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Baylor Hospital, in Dallas. She was born on July 17, 1935, in Putnam, Texas, the daughter of John Lee and Gladys Boutwell.

She is survived by her husband, Lewis Chapman, of Mesquite, TX; one daughter, Debbie Clark and husband Johnny of Graham, TX; four sons, Johnnie Moreland and wife Denises of Graham, TX, Sam Chapman and Barry Chapman, both of Dallas, and Mark Chapman of Killeen, TX; grandchildren, Jason Clark and wife Kimberly, Josh Clark and wife Noel, Autumn Reo and husband Chad, Chance Moreland, Taylor, Jordan, Keely, Cory, and Megan Chapman; great-grandchildren, Caroline, Addison, and Case Clark, and Jackson and Taylor Reo; one sister, Barbara Sue Epperson and husband Kenneth, of Gordon, TX; a brother-in-law, Vic Rene of CA; a sister-in-law, Geneva Boutwell of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Boutwell; a sister, Margie Rene; and a nephew, Roger Rene.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 17, 2012 for infant Kate Maldonado of Emory. Burial was held at Emory City Cemetery. Officiating was Rev. Abraham Garcia and Father Victor Hernandez.

Graveside services for Wanda Baxter, age 83, formerly of Hopkins County, have been set for 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Stinson officiating.

Mrs. Baxter passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Baylor in Garland. She was born on May 5, 1928, in Dallas, the daughter of Melvin and Rubey McCorkle Strasner. She married James William Baxter in Reno, Nevada, on February 13, 1951. He preceded her in death in 2007. Mrs. Baxter was retired from Carlsbad, New Mexico as the City Treasurer. She was also a Sulphur Springs High graduate.

Survivors include: daughter, Judy Baxter and husband, Curtis Cozart, of Wylie; son, William Keith Baxter and wife, Roberta, of Colorado Springs, CO; sister, Juanita Carmichael, of San Angelo; grandchildren, Eric K. Baxter and wife, Amanda, Rachel D. Baxter, Martha L. Mitchell and husband, Joshua; great-grandchild, William Henry Baxter.

She was preceded in death by: parents; two sisters, twin, Wilma Byers and Mary Lillian Meddars.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the ASPCA or the Humane Society or local no kill shelter.

Private funeral services for Thomas Ray Fails, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted on Monday, January 23, 2012, in Taylor, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Fails passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Carriage House Manor. He was born on April 4, 1918, in Lee County, Texas, the son of William B. and Lillian Abigail Waggoner Fails. He married Emily Cadge Dolsen, on July 4, 1942, in Taylor, Texas. She preceded him in death, in October of 2007.

Mr. Fails was a member of Southside Church of Christ. He received his Bachelor degree from Texas A&M University and was of the Class of 1954. He worked for Sulta Mfg. Company, as a mechanical engineer for 13 years. He served in the US Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant for 3 years.

Survivors include: a son, Harvey Ray Fails of Sulphur Springs; and a daughter, Judith Ann Phillips and husband Ronnie, of Kirbyville, Texas.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; and by two sisters, Estell and Florice Fails.

Graveside services for Sarah Grace Goodman, infant daughter of Joseph and Jodi Goodman, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

The infant passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Lakepoint Medical Center in Rowlette.

Other survivors include: two sisters, Campbell Goodman and Neely Goodman; grandparents, Carolyn and Cole Permenter, Nancy Moore, Robert Goodman, and Tommy and Tina Moore; and great-grandparents, Wilma White and Joe Campbell.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Graveside funeral services for Jack P. "Pat" Elliott, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Oakwood Cemetery, in Honey Grove. Rev. Terry Paul Cunningham will officiate.

Serving as pallbearers will be Benny Vice, Chris Perkings, Pat Waddle, David Fincher, Ricky Doyle, and Robert Shaffer. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Spencer, Mat Wiedemann, and Clay Wiedemann.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Elliott passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Bonham, Texas, on July 30, 1943, the son of Arthur Lee Elliott, Jr. and Honey Patman Elliott. He married Patricia Morrison, in Sherman, on August 29, 1964. She survives.

Mr. Elliott was a retired equipment salesman and former owner of Temple Ford Tractor Company and Farm Country Holland Supply. He graduated from E.T.S.U. and served in the U.S. Marines.

Other survivors include: two sons, John David Elliott of Terrell, and Samuel Patman Elliott and wife, Sarah, of Soper, Oklahoma; a daughter, Cynthia Ann Holle and husband Jerr, of Lorena, Texas; a sister, Susan Braswell of Uncertain, TX; and grandchildren, Rachel Holle,
Rebekah Holle, Trevor Bonds, and Brody Bonds.

Graveside funeral services for Casey Waylon Crosby, age 38, of Hopkins County, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at the Greenview Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Thomas Aikin, Cody Aikin, James Aikin, Barry Aikin, Dillon Crosby, and Dalton Crosby.

Mr. Crosby passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Liberty County, Texas, on October 28, 1973.

Mr. Crosby was a welder.

Survivors include: two sisters, Denise Aikin of Anderson, and Katie Crosby of Brashear; and three brothers, Winston Crosby of Celeste, Roger Walker of Anderson, and Kent Walker of Oregon.

Funeral services for Melba Lawson, age 87, of Tira, have been set for 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 at Tapp Funeral Home. Bro. Ed Dodd and Bro. Leroy Reeves will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Tira Cemetery, with Floyd Lawson, Michael Lawson, Derek Lawson, Matthew Johnson, Andy Marleau, and Nolan Kienitz serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Lawson passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 15, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 24, 1924, in Hopkins County, the daughter of Henry and Scelena Chapman Melton. She married L.V. Lawson, on April 24, 1942, in Delta County. He preceded her in death in 2001.

Mrs. Lawson was retire from Fireman's Insuarance Company and was a member of Tira United Methodist Church.

Survivors include: a daughter, Liz Kienitz and husband Nolan of Plano; a son, James Lawson and wife, Celia, of Rowlette; grandchildren, Allison Marleau of Houston, Matthew Johnson of Seattle; Michael Lawson of Allen, and Derek Lawson of Rowlett; great-grandchildren, Colton, Ashton, and Drew; and a sister Mamie Jo Hedrick, of Carrollton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Faye Lawson; and two brothers, Calvin Melton and Jim Melton.

Funeral services for Marjorie Lee Vinson, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Yantis First Baptist Church.

Interment will follow services, in the Cumby Cemetery, with Fred Epperly, Dustin Fielden, Ryan Glenn, Hollis Goode, Rick Hill, and Tony Wisniewski serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Brent Glenn, Colton Glenn, Charles Husbands, Floyd Lawrence, and Oscar Strain.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Jauary 17, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Ms. Vinson passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012. She was born on August 18, 1935, in Cumby, the daughter of Roger and Faye Odom. She graduated from Cumby High School and received her B.A. in education from East Texas State University.

Ms. Vinson was an active member of First Baptist Church Yantis. She loved to make quilts, work in her yard, and spend time with her family. She was a fan of the Antique Roadshow, and seldom missed an episode. She was a special education teacher until her retirement in 2008, touching the lives of many students during her career.

Survivors include: daughters, Marty Smith and husband Mike of Yantis, and Tammy Vinson of Sulphur Springs; a granddaughter, Tory Smith of Yantis; a grandson, Dustin Fielden of Yantis; and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant sisters; and her son, Bobby Gene Vinson.

Margie's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks for the paryers and condolences they have received during this time of sorrow.

Arrangements are with Jones-Walker and Son Funeral Home of Commerce.

Funeral services for Thomas David Brown, age 65, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Brown passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at Sunny Springs Nursing Home.

Memorial services for George Ronald Ellis, age 61, of Commerce, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Ed Ellis will officiate.

There will be no formal visitation.

Mr. Ellis passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012, in Commerce. He was bon on August 3, 1950, in Sumter, South Carolina, the son of Edgar Herb, Sr. and Grace Collins Ellis.

Mr. Ellis was a student at Texas A&M University-Commerce, where he was to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in June 2012. He was on the President's List and the Dean's List at both TAMU-C and PJC. He was an honor student and served in the US Army for six years, being discharged as a Lieutenant. He was of the Episcopal faith and was also an international chef.

Survivors include: brothers, Dr. Ed Ellis and wife Charlotte of Columbia, SC, and Melt Ellis of Sulphur Springs; a sister, Marca J. Hanna and husband Jerry of Sulphur Springs; and two daughters, Shannon and Kelly Ellis of Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, LaRoy Franklin Ellis; and two sisters, Marilyn Rose and Loretta Grace Ellis.

Funeral services for Mrs. Donnie Dunn Hill, age 83, of Rowlette and formerly of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Terry Bolton will officiate.

Interment will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park, with Clay Schulz, Jeff Gulley, Ronald Wills, Mac Herman, Pat Bryant, Eddie Ardis, and Dale Cherry serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hill passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012, in Rockwall Nursing Home, following a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on April 29, 1928, in Plainview, Texas, the daughter of Samuel Lewis and Katie Irene Procter Dunn. She married Reginald Eugene Hill on October 6, 1951. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Hill along with her husband , Reginald, were co-founders of Hill's Custom Floors and Cabinets, in Sulphur Springs, for more than 30 years, prior to her retirement in 1996. She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, that will be missed by all.

Survivors include: one daughter, Regina K. Hill of Forney; two sons, Reggie Hill of Hockessin, Deleware, and Sam Hill of Flower Mound; one sister, Lorene "Candy" Schulz of Linden; seven grandchildren; Kalie Templin, Taylor Minty, Ryan Hill, Zachary Hill, Torri Minty, Abby Hill, and Jordan Hill; and one great-grandchild, Hadley Templin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Terri Hill Minty; two brothers, Jack Dunn and Dan Procter; and one sister, Virginia Lindecamp.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Dallas.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Linda Beth Maddox, age 62, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Henry officiating.

Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Paris, TX, with Richard Watkins, Mike McNally, Sloan McGahee, Justin Stone, Mike Miesse, Randy Dunn and Bobby Rhodes serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Linda passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Linda was born on February 23, 1949 in Kilgore, TX, the daughter of Eddie and Margaret (Madding) Furlow.

Linda worked as an agent for Farm Bureau for over 12 years and was of the Methodist faith.

She is survived by four daughters, Jennifer Ritchery and husband Sam of Sulphur Springs, Jessica Stone and husband Justin of Troy, TX, Kimberli Fortner of Purcell, OK, and Lacy McNally of Stephenville; one sister Cherry Rhodes and husband Bobby of Paris; grandchildren, Alex and Sloan McGahee, Abbygayle Marrett, Eric and Scott Fortner and Kayleigh McNally, a special grandchild who she was raisin;, and nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Kayleigh McNally education fund at Alliance Bank. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com

Funeral services for Algie Shields, of Sulphur Springs are pending with Mason & Mason Mortuary.

Algie Shields passed away January 12, 2012 at Parkview Care Center in Ft. Worth.

Funeral services for Gene Orwosky, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tommy Hall, Rev. B.J. Teer, and Rev. Bruce Stinson will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Keith Bland, Gene Watson, Tim Kelty, Joe Mack Gober, and David Davis serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Orwosky passed away on Friday morning, January 13, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Shalavoy, Michigan, the sone of John J. Orwosky and Beatrice H. Walker Orwosky. He was the founder and owner of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home from which he retired. He was the citizen of the year in 1981 for Hopkins County and involved in many other civic organizations and activities. He served in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include: a daughter, Laura Garrett and husband Randy; three sons, Bill Orwosky, John Orwosky, and Jeff Orwosky and wife Sue; grandchildren, Chiree Garrett, Myndi Wells, Darbi Orwosky, Jacky Orwosky, Price Orwosky, Austin Orwosky, and Lincoln Orwosky; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Bea Orwosky.

Funeral services for Mrs. Charline Elizabeth "Charles" Luckey Smith, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Paris, Texas, on March 18, 1915, the daughter of Elizabeth Fallie Sanderson and Charlie William Luckey. She was educated in Paris Schools and graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree from East Texas State Teachers College, in Commerce, where she met Howard Sterling Smith. They married in October of 1936, and enjoyed 52 years to the fullest, until he passed away in August of 1988. Together she and her husband were among the original foundes of KSST Raido in Sulphur Springs, and she selected the call letters for the station. They were faithful members of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and William McDowell. Three grandchildren, Eydie Elizabeth and husband John Ginn, William Howard and wife Lori McDowell, all of Sulphur Springs, and Charles Luckey and wife Julie Anne McDowell of Plano. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, John Charles Ginn, Andy McDowell Ginn, Molly Kathryn Ginn, Legacy Urban McDowell, Sterling McDowell, Jackson Luckey McDowell, and Ella-Clare Rose McDowell.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter in February of 1965.

Charles embodied goodness and a peaceful nature of a refined lady. She will always be remembered for her comforting, wise and generous attributes, which she constantly demonstrated through her unique gift of expressing dignity, love, and grace to all.

A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, Texas, at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2012.

Interment will follow in Shirley Cemetery.

Honoring her as pallbearers will be William Howard McDowell, Luckey McDowell, John Ginn, Charlie Ginn, Andy Ginn, and Legacy McDowell.

"Strength and dignity are her clothing and she smiles at the future. She open her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." Proverbs 31:25-26/

Funeral services for Florence Evelyn Wallace Glenn, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Janaury 14, 2012, in Spence Chapel of First Baptist Church. Rev. Fred Lewis will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Yantis Cemetery, with Charles Dawson, Kenni Jo Wallace, Larry Wallace, Tim Wallace, Tony Mabe, David Mabe, John Wright, and Gerald Pike serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Radio Bible Class at First Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Glenn passed away on Thursday morning, January 12, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, following a Sunday automobile accident. She was born in the Reilly Springs Community of Hopkins County, on January 18, 1922, the daughter of Odie P. and Jessie Williams Wallace. She married Earl Glenn, in Sulphur Springs, on January 18, 1941. He survives.

Mrs. Glenn was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church and the Radio Bible Class.

Other survivors include: a son, Don Glenn and wife Jane, of Yantis; a brother, Robert Earl Wallace of Harlingen; two sisters, Sara Beth Hurley and Sandra Jean Goggans, both of Sulphur Springs; two grandchildren, Stacy Glenn and Justin Glenn, both of Yantis; great-grandchildren, Kendall Glenn, Logan Glenn, Faith Glenn, Everett Elder, and Wilson Elder; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Judd Wallace, Woodbert Wallace, and Kenneth Wallace, and one sister, Rebecca Wallace Morgan.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Charles Meredith "Bud" Mitchell, age 75, of Sulphur Sprngs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012, at the Fellowship Christian Church. Rev. Tom Frisbie will officiate.

Visitation will be from 5:00 t0 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2012, aat West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Military graveside honors will be conducted by the Hopkins County Military Coalition at 10:00 a.m., prior to services, in the Richland Cemetery, in the Brinker Community of Hopkins County.

Mr. Mitchell passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, in Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

Funeral services for Raymond A. McClung, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012, in the Spence Chapel of First Baptist Church. Rev. Fred Lewis will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Restlawn Memorial Park, with grandsons, Brad Bridges, Andy Bridges, Ryan Bridges, Michael O'Campo, Jay McClung, and Lane McClung serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be The Joy Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00, on Saturday, prior to services, in the Spence Chapel.

Mr. McClung passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home. He was born on March 12, 1920, in Winnsboro, Texas, the son of Alec and Sally Sparks Bridges. He married Monna Emerson, on March 22, 1947. She survives.

Mr. McClung was a milkman for Borden's for over 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church and served as a Deacon for over 45 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force, and was a Mason.

Other survivors include: his children, Sarah McClung Bridges and husband Bernard of San Antonio, and Garry McClung and wife Patsy of Sulphur Springs; a brother William McClung of Garland; grandchildren, Brad Bridges, Andy Bridges, Ryan Bridges, Elizabeth Bridges O'Campo, Jay McClung, and Lane McClung; and great-grandchildren, Johni Catherine McClung and Hayden Michael O'Campo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Homer McClung, Herman McClung, and Truman McClung; and sisters, Della McClung Woody, Ella McClung, Jewel McClung, and Gladine Henry.

Memorial may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 116 Oak Avenue, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Marsiliet (Marcy) Harris Davis passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 08, 2012. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, at Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home in Lindale, TX. Visitation will be prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.

Marcy was born in Payne Springs, TX, on June 16, 1917, to Willis Matthew and Lucy Jane Bailey Harris. She married Thomas William Davis in 1939. For the last 6 years of her life, she lived in Senatobia, MS, but spent most of her adult life in Seagoville, TX, where she raised her family.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Marijane and Ronnie Lusher of Coldwater, MS and Nancy Lee and Stanley Rentz of Waco, TX; a son and daughter-in-law, Allie Thomas Davis and Jane Ogden of Marshall, TX; grandchildren: Marci Owens of Sulphur Springs, TX; Nanci Jennings of Memphis, TN; Amy Dillard of Ft. Worth, TX; Allison Brownlee of Tupelo, MS; Rebecca Rentz-Cricks of Houston, TX; Catherine Rentz of Annapolis, MD; Lucas Ogden-Davis of Saint Petersburg, FL; Joshua Ogden-Davis of Guangzhou, China; Susan White of Hattiesburg, MS and Sheila Carson of Olive Branch, MS. She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Eva Lee Harris Waggoner and brother Rollin Harris.

In lieu of floral offerings, memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering c/o Looxahoma Baptist Church, 808 Lyles Road, Senatobia, MS 38668.

Funeral services for Petra Rodriguez, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Jose R. Pacheco will officiate.

Mrs. Rodriguez passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at East Texas Medical Center, in Tyler. She was born on October 20, 1949, in Durango, Mexico.

Survivors include: her husband Raul Castenada; her mother, Hijinia Contreras; a sister, Luz Rodriguez; daughters, Lordes Pulgarin and Rebeca Rodriguez; sons, Rosalio Casteneda, Efrain Casteneda, and Raul Castendea; fourteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Rosalio Rodriguez.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Larry Gumpert, age 60, of the Reilly Springs Community, in Hopkins County, will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Larry Baxley officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Jerry Whitson, David Alkire, Roger Maynard, Emilio Grimaldo, Robert Grimaldo and Don Grimaldo serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mr. Gumpert passed away on Sunday morning, January 8, 2012, at his residence. He was born on January 30, 1951, the son of J.W. and Lucy Gumpert. He married Kathleen Hurley at Red Oak on September 16, 1972; she survives. He was a truck driver and a member of Reilly Springs Baptist Church and OOIda Truckers Association.

Survivors include: daughters, Doris Annette King and husband, Sean of Deming, New Mexico and Angela K. Gumpert-Thompson of Cedar Hill; sons, Brian Gumpert and wife, Cheryl of Alto and Clayton Scott Gumpert and wife, Sherolyn of Greenville; sisters, Rena Jenkins of Canton and Ruby Dell Grimaldo; grandchildren, Matthew and Ashley Vaughn, Sara and James Shotwell, Alex and Zoe King, Katelin, Kyle, Cole and Clay Gumpert, Tyler and Brianna Thompson: great-grandchildren, Lillian Vaughn, Lucy Ann Shotwell, Abby Shotwell and Jami Gumpert.

He was preceded in death by: parents; brother, Jerry Wayne Gumpert; sister. SherylVerdoorn.

Memorials may be made to Helping Hand, 6214 FM 1567 East, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482

Funeral services for Dalton Froneberger, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in the West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Keith Stewart, Chris Rosamond, Matt Rosamond, Chris
Voorheese, David Hordin and Daniel Nordin serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mr. Froneberger passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Clyde W. Cosper, Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas. He was born in Sulphur Springs on December 23, 1916, to Walter William and Bennie Joe Jolley Froneberger. He married Gladys Katrina Reynolds on December 20, 1947. She preceded him in death in 1994. Mr. Froneberger was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Corp serving in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. He was a member of the 526 Fighter Squadron, 86 Frighter Group. He operated a dairy and later raised cattle. He enjoyed fixing things, had a fondness for repairing old clocks and was an excellent wood worker. He was a member of the Country Church where he served as a deacon.

Survivors include: children, Linda Rosamond and husband, Ed, Johnny Froneberger and wife, Eva all of Sulphur Springs; sister, Freida Nordin; grandchildren, Marcie Nordin Stewart, David Nordin, Chris Rosamond, Lori Rosamond Voorheese, Matt Rosamond, Micca Sheedy and Ashley Sheedy; seventeen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ehrle Blackmon, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Larry Blackmon officiating. Interment will follow at Dougherty Cemetery.

Mr. Blackmon passed away on Saturday night, January 7, 2012, at Sunny Springs Nursing Home. He was born in Dike on September 10, 1922, the son of Sim Blackmon and Gaynell Dodd Blackmon. He married Bobbye Lee Dougherty March 27, 1997 at Hugo, Oklahoma; she survives. He was a retired supervisor of a machine shop with DuPont. He was a member of Lake Highlands Baptist Church. He was a Mason and he served in the United States Army during WWII.

Survivors include: daughters, Betty Ann Blackmon and Lillie Ruth Robinson, both of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Muriel Lucas of Sulphur Springs, Christene McPherson of Shreveport and Lorene Corley of Leonard; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: son, Billy Ehrle Blackmon and brother Morgan Blackmon.

Funeral services for Audrey Fay Alcorn, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Al Davis and Rev. Linden Petty will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Black Oak Cemetery, with Mike Alcorn, Phillip Alcorn, Bryan Alcorn, Chris Alcorn, Anthony Alcorn, Steve Alcorn, David Alcorn, and James Alcorn serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Beau Alcorn, Doug Alcorn, Ronald Alcorn, Tanner Alcorn, Martha Ann and Wendle Heard, Janice Meadlin, LaWanna Morris, and Susanna and Edward Woodard.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Alcorn passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Winnsboro, TX, on January 11, 1925, the daughter of Roy Dustin and Ora Corine McDonald Laminack. She married Roy Glenn Alcorn, in Rockwall, on October 5, 1946. He preceded her in death, in 2008.

Mrs. Alcorn was a retired color print technician for Eckerd's Drugs. She was a member of the Grace Family Church and the Black Oak Baptist Church.

Survivors include: a sister-in-law, Betty Caudle, of Yantis; brothers-in-law, Lanie Alcorn of Yantis, James Alcorn, Sr., of Garland, and W.F. Alcorn of Hartsville, S.C.

Tyler Scott Brazeal, 20, of Sulphur Springs passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2011 in Delta County as the result of a vehicle accident.

Tyler was born on December 30, 1991 in Paris the son of Michael and Ruby Nelams Brazeal. He was a full time student attending Paris Junior College where he made the dean’s list this semester. He was transferring to Texas A.&M. in Canyon to pursue a degree in the medical field. Tyler was a very compassionate person about Christ and helping others. He attended First Assembly of God in Paris where he was active as a teenager in the Youth Department and had currently been serving as a sponsor in the youth. He was an employee of McDonald’s in Sulphur Springs.

He is survived by his parents Ruby Brazeal of Paris and Michael Brazeal of Forney; grandparents Myrtle and Bobby Ausmus of Paris and Sarah Cross of Paris; great grandfather Troy Harrell; fiancee’ Caitlin Keim; aunts Karen Nelams and Kathi Foreman; uncles Donald Nelams, Mark Nelams, David Nelams, and Jeff Brazeal; numerous cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 P.M. Sunday in the Paris First Assembly of God with Rev. Mickey Ellis and Brad Foreman officiating. Burial will follow in the Providence Cemeterywith Justin Shoff, Chance France, Max Cosme, Devin Nelams, Justin Edwards and Hunter Rosson serving as pallbearers and Brandon Ballard will be an honorary pallbearer.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Saturday at the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.

Mr. James "Sonny" Rippy, the first son of Charles and Ruth Rippy, was born in Sulphur Springs, on February 10, 1936. He died at home in Tyler on Tuesday morning, January 3, 2012. A hard worker, Jim held many jobs while attending high school and college. Among them were, employment at a soda fountain, a foundry, a grocery store, loading chickens, tool production and maintenance work. After graduating from Sulphur Springs High School in 1954, he attended and graduated from Texas Tech University in 1960 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering, and he remained a staunch supporter of the school throughout his life. He married the love of his life, Janet Leggett, August 31, 1956, and she survives him. A devoted husband, a father and grandfather, he took exceptional pride in his three sons, James Reed, his wife Suzie and children, Patrick and Morgan, Charles Glenn, his wife Michele and children, Glenn and Matthew, and Lewis Bradley, his wife Jennifer and children, Bradley, George and Calvin. He is survived also by his brother, David Rippy of Downingtown, PA, his wife Maridel and his sister, Roseanne Albritton of Graham and their families.

As a registered professional engineer and active member of the Texas oil community, Jim worked in Midland and in East Texas. In 1977, he became an independent oil operator, and with his sons, he established Rippy Oil Company in 1986. A man of deep personal Christian commitment, Jim’s priorities were, his faith, his family and his friends. While he fulfilled leadership in several organizations and professional societies, including membership in the Order of the Rose, being President of the East Texas Geological Society and the East Texas Log Library, his life was more appropriately defined by his service to his church, where he served as Lay Leader two years, taught youth Sunday School classes, and was an active member and President of the Friendly Men’s Sunday School class. He will be remembered also and appreciated for his services to the Ed Robb Ministry and to special events at Youth With a Mission.

Many of Jim’s fondest times were spent learning about little girls with his granddaughter, Morgan, and in teaching his sons and grandsons sports and being together outdoors. He served as a coach on many teams and watched many more games. In the last few years, some of his best times were spent in West Texas, hunting with his boys and their friends on his ranch. All would say, “He was a great man and a wonderful friend.”

A family graveside service will be held Friday morning, January 6, 2012 at the Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary of Marvin United Methodist Church, 301 West Erwin, Tyler, with visitation to follow in Pirtle Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 215 S. Clayton, Tyler 75702 or to the Bethesda Clinic, 409 West Ferguson, Tyler 75702.

Arrangements are with Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler.

Funeral services for Shirley Ann Clayton, age 58, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. H.B. Nash officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Jay Davis, Farron Davis, Cedric Spikes, Seddrick Adams, Donnie Stribling, Deraymus Adams and Cory Young serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held at Tapp Funeral Home on Friday, January 6, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Shirley Clayton passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 11, 1953, in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of Francis Willard and Archie Jean Nash Davis. She retired from Customer Service for A.C.S. and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: son, Rodney Clayton, of Sulphur Springs; daughters, LaKeitha Clayton, Alicia Clayton, Tiara Beacham, all of Dallas; brothers, Lester Davis, Jimmy Davis, Vincent Davis, all of Sulphur Springs, Vernon Douglas, Alvis Coy, both of Ft. Worth; sisters, Lois Cash and husband, Lawrence, of Sulphur Springs, Louise Woodard, Marie Hill, both of Sulphur Springs; fourteen grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: parents; sister, Mary Carroll; granddaughter, Azaria Spikes.

Funeral services for Sybil Cromer, age 89, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2012 at Spence Chapel, First Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Lewis, Bro. Tommy Johnston and Rev. James Diamond officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Chris Cromer, Bryan Dubose, Larry Blount, Danny Ray, Jim Peek and Keith Kid serving as pallbearers.

Sybil Cromer passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Carriage House Manor. She was born to Clyde and Mable Massey on June 4, 1922. Her husband, R.C. Cromer, of 63 years, passed away in 2004. Mrs. Cromer was a retired credit manager of Sears & Roebuck, a housewife and as a member of First Baptist Church was active in the children's department as a teacher and pianist for many years.

Survivors include: sons, Charles Cromer and wife, Lou Ellen of Sulphur Springs, Billy Mack Cromer of Lake Fork; grandchildren, Natalie Cromer Dubose and husband, Bryan of McKinney and Chris Cromer of Royse City; great-grandchildren, Madeleine and Abigail Dubose and Mason Cromer; numerous friends.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Billy Joe, Troy Jack, and Durwood Massey; sister, Bobbie LaRue Massey Byrom.

William Todd “T.J.” Waggoner Jr., age 24, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at his residence.

Mr. Waggoner was born July 1, 1987 in Texarkana, Texas and was a member of the Circle J Cowboy Church.

Survivors include his father, Todd Waggoner of Texarkana, Arkansas; mother and step father, Sara and Billy Huckabee of Sulphur Springs, Texas; one sister, April Waggoner of Sulphur Springs, Texas; grandparents, Bill and Sybil Waggoner of Texarkana, Arkansas, Don Easterling of Monticello, Arkansas; one step sister, Ashley Goodman of Sulphur Springs, Texas; one niece Riley Reardon of Dallas, Texas and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday at the Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas Chapel with the Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Memorials can be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 800 Marshall, Little Rock, AR 72202

A memorial service for Cindy Williams, age 55, of Sulphur Springs will be held at Muray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2012.

Cindy Williams passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Baylor All Saints Hospital in Ft. Worth. She was born in Edinburg on February 8, 1956, the daughter of
William David Williams, Jr. and Ethel Thompson Williams.

Survivors include: spouse, Sheri Lynne Austin of Sulphur Springs; brothers, David Williams of Austin, John Williams of Mesquite and Clinton Williams of Canton; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Randy Jacks, age 56, of Emory, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mr. Jacks passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011. He was born on December 29, 1955, in Hunt County, Texas, the son of Arthon Raymond and Ollie Dodson Jacks. He married Pamela Annette Childers, on July 17, 1986. She survives.

Mr. Jacks was employed at L-3 in Greenville, as an aircraft mechanic.

Other survivors include: a son, Garrett Jacks of Lewisville; daughters, Tonya McAree and husband Cody of Alba, and Brandi Jacks of Emory; three sisters, Linda Franklin and husband Ray of Point, Margaret Briggs of Point, and Janette Stanley and husband Barney of Arlington; and three brothers, Joe Jacks and wife Brenda of Grand Saline, Jim Jacks and wife Bonnie of Emory, and Geary Jacks and wife Donna of Alba.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, Rayford Briggs.

Arrangements are with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Phillip M. Downs, age 63, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. B.J. Teer will officate.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services (1:00 p.m.)

Mr. Downs passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born Dallas, on March 30, 1948, the son of Shelley Thomas Downs,III and Ruby Thomas Downs. He married Judith Emerson, in Dallas, on April 16, 1989. She survives.

Mr. Downs was a machinist and tool die maker. He was a member of the Baptist faith.

Other survivors include: his mother, Ruby Morgan; two daughters, Stephanie Bronson of Sulphur Sprngs and Angela Luckett of Michigan; four sons, Stephen Simpson of Sulphur Springs, John Luckett of Carrollton, and Michael Downs and Brian Downs; two brothers, Craig Downs and James Morgan; and a sisters, Debra Braudaway, all of Grand Prairie; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Shelley Thomas Downs, III; and two brothers, Shelley Thomas Downs, IV and David Downs.

Funeral services for Kara Dunavin, age 37, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ms. Dunavin passed away on Saturday morning, December 31, 2011, at St. Paul Hospital, in Dallas.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

DAVID CHARLES CORDELL, age 81, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011 from Alzheimer’s disease. He was born November 09, 1930 on a farm in Southmayd near Sherman, Texas to Charlie Cordell and Loice Brannon Cordell.

At age nineteen, David was employed with a group that harvested wheat through the mid-west all the way to Canada.

From 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War, David served in the U. S. Navy as a Fireman aboard the heavy cruiser USS Rochester (CA-124). The Rochester conducted harassment and interdiction missions off the northeast and east coastlines of Korea, her guns providing support for troops ashore while her helicopters flew rescue missions for Task Force 77 aviators. The Rochester also served as flagship of the Blockading and Escorting Forces on Korea’s west coast. In addition to being a member of the USS Rochester Association, David was a life-member of the VFW and a member of the Baptist Church.

Following his Navy service, David was employed with H. Boedeker & Sons in Dallas as a major appliance technician and later for RCA Service Co. for many years where he also excelled in contract sales.

David married Alta Lou Bradberry from Sulphur Springs, Texas on December 2, 1955. She survives. He is also survived by a son, David Michael Cordell of Dallas, and two daughters, Deborah Cordell French Hollowell of Gun Barrel City, and Pamela Cordell Foster of Mabank. He is also survived by one grandson, five granddaughters, and one great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by two sisters, Nadine Cordell and Charlene Cordell Cummins.

Soon after RCA Service Co. was acquired by General Electric Co., David and Alta retired to a small farm in Rains County where he once again enjoyed working with horses and cattle. In 2000, David and Alta moved to Gun Barrel City at Cedar Creek Lake to be near their daughters and grandchildren.

Graveside services will be in the Veterans Section of Laurel Land Cemetery in Oak Cliff in Dallas at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.

Memorial services for Mrs. Theo "Sis" Hodnett, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Barksdale will officiate.

There will be no formal visitation.

Mrs. Hodnett passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011, in Sulphur Springs, at her residence. She was born in the Greenpond Community of Hopkins County, on May 3, 1921, the daughter of L.D. "Dewey" Coke and Mattie Lou Harlow Coker. She married John "Bob" Hodnett and he preceded her in death in 2009.

Mrs. Hodnett was a retired clerk from Brookshires and also held the distinction as being a survivor of the New London School Explosion, that "rocked" Northeast Texas, during the "oil boom" of the 1930's.

Survivors include: four grandchildren, Mary Cortimilia, Tammy Hill, Renea Allen, and Wayne Kimbrell; twelve great grandchildren, Chase, Chad, Caleb, Caroline, Keisha, James, Kaleight, Tyler, Deven, Macee, Cayla, and Logan; and five great-great-granchildren, Austin, Stacie, Camdyn, Chloe, and Aden.

Swhe was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Larry J. Hodnett; and a brother, Forest Coker, who perished in the New London School.

Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Cremation arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Carmikel Miller, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2012, at Olive Branch Baptist Church. Rev. Troy Miller, Jr. and Leon Gossett, Sr. will officiate.

Mr. Miller passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at his residence. He was born on December 25, 1939, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Lenzy and Teria Petty Miller.

Survivors include: five sisters, Merlene Ross of Sulphur Springs, Joyce Nelms, Margarett Clark and Malinda Gill of Ft. Worth, and Billye Burkle of San Francisco, California; and numerous nieces and nephews."

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Lenzy Miller, Jr., Troy Miller, Tracy Miller, and Chester Miller.

Graveside services for Bessie Adell Mitchell, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, have been scheduled for Monday, January 2, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. at Richland Cemetery. Rev. Fred Lewis will officiate.

Visitation will be held at Tapp Funeral Home on Monday, January 2, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Mrs. Mitchell passed away December 29, 2011 in Arlington. She was born on September 8, 1919, in Birthright, the daughter of Elmer and Clemie Smith Hill. She married Adrian Dorsey Mitchell, in Hopkins County, on April 21, 1939. He preceded her in death in 1996.

Mrs. Mitchell was of the Baptist faith and was a member of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include: daughters, Mary Hill and husband Jack of Arlington, and Sue Gibbons and husband Joel of Gladewater; grandchildren, Torin Gibbons and Hilarie White; step-grandchildren, Kathy Ballard, Laurie Purdy, and Holly Bishop; and great-grandchildren, Brandon Gibbons, Dustin Gibbons, Shannon Gibbons, Lindsey Rawls, Hyden Ledbetter, Clay Harris, Hayley Harris, Jaclyn Bishop, and Blake Bishop.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Lincoln Gibbons; and a brother, Odell Hill.

Funeral services for Floyd C. "Butch" Hargrave, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 2, 2012, at Brashear Baptist Church. Rev. David Burns will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Nelta Cemetery, with Rex Server, Randy Server, Lanny Server, Chad Argenbright, Corey Argenbright, and Jason Frazier serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 1, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Hargrave passed away Friday, December 30, 2011, at Baylor Health Care, in Plano. He was born on June 23, 1937, in the Nelta Community, in Hopkins County, the son of of Tom Calvin and Juanita Grace Jobe Hargrave. He married Gloria Best, on May 19, 1956, in Lubbock, Texas. She survives.

Mr. Hargrave was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Shriners, and a member of the retired police officers association. He was also a member of Brashear Baptist Church and served as the caretaker of the Nelta Cemetery.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Kim Seymour and husband Billy of Sayer, Oklahoma; brothers, Kenneth Hargrave and wife Cheryl of Brenham, TX, and Tom Hargrave and wife Nancy of Cleburne, TX; a sister-in-law, JoLinda Hargrave; grandchildren, Robert Seymour and wife Carrie, Richard Seymour, Nicholas Newsom, and katie Lucas and husband Matt; great-grandchildren, Blake, Jason, and Bailey Seymour; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Douglas Kent Hargrave; and a brother, Gerald Joe Hargrave.

Memorials may be made to the Brashear Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 126, Brashear, TX 75420 or McFall Cemetery Association, c/0 Gary and Sara Stevens, 4405 CR-3567, Dike, TX 75437.

Funeral services for Katherine Harred, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 1, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Charles Rawlinson and Rev. Clyde Warner will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the North Hopkins Cemetery, with Toney Hurley, Walt Mannon, Derrick Harred, Rodney Harred, Kenny Crowson, and Phillip Coleman serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Harred passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011, at Carriage House Manor. She was born on March 2, 1938, in Sulphur Bluff, the daughter of Johnny and Effie Jackson Neal. She married Jimmy Harred, in May 1958, in Hopkins County. He preceded her in death, in 2005.

Mrs. Harred was a seamstress for H.D. Lee Company and a member of the Independence Baptist Church.

Survivors include: a son, Charles Harred and wife Theresa of Sulphur Springs; a brother, W.C. "Wickie" Neal of Sulphur Springs; and a granddaughter, Maegan Harred.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, J.C. Neal.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Christopher Shawn Burrus, age 41, of Point, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 1, 2012, at Ardis Heights Baptist Church, in Greenville, TX. Bro. Danny Gandy and Bro. Ramond Ziffer will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home, on Saturday evening.

Mr. Burrrus was born on December 14, 1970, the son of Jimmy Don and Rebecca Smith Burruss.

Mr. Burrus was a truck driver.

Survivors include: his sons, Christopher Adam Burruss, Jacob Burruss, Luke Burruss, and Edmund Sideravage III; his daughters, Savannah Burruss, Cecelli Burrus, maranda Burruss, Bailee Burruss, Miriam Fields, and Isabella Laxton; his "first lady," Tressa, of Point; a grandson, Jayden Deleon; brothers, Jimmy Don Burruss, Jr., Michael Burruss, and Bryan Burruss; and sisters Deborah Haugh and Alyson Bell.

Memorial services for Steve Earl Patterson, age 45, of Commerce will be Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Stone officiating.

Steve Patterson passed away Friday, December 23, 2011 at Serenity Place. He was born in Paris, TX on January 22, 1966 the son of Earl Gene and Ella Mae Gillham Patterson. He was a road construction worker.

Survivors include: mother, Ella Mae Mitchell of Commerce; son, Steve Earl Patterson, Jr. of Sulphur Springs.

He was preceded in death by: father, Earl Gene Patterson; brother, David Gene Patterson.

Funeral services for Frances Choate, age 91, of Sulphur Springs are set for 100 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Jonathon Teague officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the funeral home.

Frances passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011 at The Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. She was born on January 6, 1920 in Delta County, the daughter of Royal Franklin and Julia Louise Lemon Small. she married Caldwell choate in Cooper, TX, in 1936 and he preceded her in death in 1989. Mrs. choate retired as a supervisor with H.D. Lee. She was a member of Kale Highlands Baptist Church and was an active member of the Eastern Star and Rebecca Lodge.

Survivors include: sons, Francis Hoyte Choate and wife, Carolyn of Kearns, Randell Choate and wife, Carolyn of Rockwall; daughter, Sherria Rouse and husband Robert of Cooper; sister, Oleta Kimbrell of Cooper; grandchildren, Jeff Rouse, Beverly Rouse, Barry Choate and wife, Sandra, Catherine Schindler and husband, Ronnie, Xan Thompson and husband, Todd, Kristen Hillert and husband, Bobby, Lindsay Reis and husband, Bill; great-grandchildren, Jake Rouse, Hunter Choate, Tanner Choate, Case Thompson, Dayton Thompson and John Schindler; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brother, Troy Small; sisters, Edith Bryan and Irene Johnson.

Funeral services for Juddie Malone, age 96, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at East Caney Baptist Church at 1:00 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2011, with Rev. Rudy Ellis officiating. Interment will follow at East Caney Cemetery, with Grandsons, Cletus Malone, Jr., Michael Malone, J.B. Malone, Jr., Richard Hawkins, Gregory Hawkins, Ricky Malone, Tommy Malone, Antoine Williams and Van Malone, Jr. serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, Nathan Ross, Alvin Franklin, Jr., John L. Franklin, Nora L. Franklin and Eugene Franklin.

A wake will be held at 6:00 p.m., and family visitation will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2011 at the funeral home.

Juddie Malone passed away Sunday morning, December 25, 2011 at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab. He was born in East Caney, October 19, 1914, the son of Zack Malone and Mollie Williams Malone. He married Fannie Mae Dial in Sulphur Springs, December, 1934. She preceded him in death in 1980. He was a retired construction worker and a member of East Caney Baptist Church.

Survivors include: sons, Curtis Malone of Los Angeles, J.B. Malone and Van Malone, Sr. both of Ft. Worth; daughter, Iva Hawkins of San Antonio; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; five nephews and four nieces.

He was preceded in death by: sons, Cletus Malone and Leroy Malone; four sisters; three brothers.

Juddie Malone passed away Sunday morning, December 25, 2011 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab.

Funeral services for Ben Levie "Dut" Patterson, age 92, of Weaver, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. with Rev. Jim Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery, with Gary Stevens, Don Chance, Jack Chance, Don Patterson, Donald Lynn Patterson, Eugene Edwards, James Kirkpatrick and Bobby Stevens serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ben Patterson passed away at his residence Sunday, December 25, 2011. He was born in the Emblem Community on September 16, 1919 the son of Benjamin Levie Patterson, Sr. and Hattie Viola Sutton Patterson. He married Bonnie Faye Hill in Sulphur Springs July 20, 1940. she preceded him in death September, 2011. He was a retired machanic from Dallas and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during WWII.

Survivors include: daughters, Linda Tanton and husband Gene of Weaver, Doris Brown and husband, Earl Wayne of Sulphur Springs; son, Larry L. Patterson of Saltillo; grandchildren, Justin Ashby, Jackie Lynn Dyess, Doris Elaine Hughes, Shennel Miner, Amy Anderson, Kelly Brown, Keri Patterson, Rhonda Glosson, Troy Patterson, Carl Hullet, Russell Brown, Gregg Brown, Amy Brewer and Kevin Brown; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: daughter, Nina Dyess; sons, Delbert Patterson and Claudie Everitt Patterson; grandson, Gerald Crawford; brother, Claudine Patterson; six sisters, Daisy Yelverton, Rosie Huie, Sally Huie, Jesker Mae Chance, Dorothy Smith and Maggie Banister.

Memorials may be made to The Sulphur Bluff Cemetery Assocaition and/or Hospice at Memorial.

Memorial services for Michael Glenn Moore, age 57, of Yantis, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 29, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home

Mr. Moore passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at East Texas Medical Center in Quitman. Mr. Moore was born on March 11, 1954 in San Angelo, TX, the son of Louis and Dorothy Hoelscher Moore. He married Linda Maley on July 9, 2005 in Winnsboro, TX. She survives. Mr. Moore retired from Winzen International where he worked as a supervisor.

Survivors include: mother; children, Shawn Moore of Mesquite, Cary Moore and wife, Sara of Mesquite, Andrew of Quitman, Kelly Moore, Autumn Moore and Jason Moore all of Ohio; brother, Louis Moore, Jr. and wife, Mary Beth of Sulphur Springs; sister, Tammy Purdy and husband, James of Yantis; grandchildren, Dylan and Caleb Moore.

A Military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, for Bob Carroll, age 84, of Waxahachie, formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Conner Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Honorary pallbearers will be the senior adult class of Davis Street Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Bob Carrol passed away at his residence Sunday evening, December 25, 2011. He was born in Sulphur Springs May 17, 1927, the son of Leander Craton Carroll and Maidie Pearl Giddens Carroll. He married Betty Ruth Gillham in Sulphur Springs in 1953. She preceded him in death in 2003. He was a retired washer/dryer repairman with Sears Roebuck and a member of Davis Street Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughter, Catherine Finell and husband, John of Waxahachie; sister, Jo Nell Cleveland of Baytown.

Memorials may be made to Davis Street Baptist Church and/or Conner Cemetery Association.

Funeral services for Linda Campbell, age 53, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Monday, December 26, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Charles Rawlinson will officiate.

Interment will follow services at the Rockdale Cemetery, with Billy Campbell, Larry Dyer, Ryan Curry, Johnny Coleman, Andy Dyer, and David Whitaker serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., on Monday, December 26, 2011, prior to services, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Campbell passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011, at her residence, in Sulphur Springs. She was born on September 4, 1958, in Delta County, Texas, the daughter of Elwin Taylor and Hazel Inez Fox Taylor. She married Joy D. Campbell, on January 21, 1977, in Sulphur Springs. He survives.

Mrs. Campbell was a homemaker and a member of Independence Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Linda Delaine Dyer and Joyce Elizabeth Denise Campbell, both of Sulphur Springs; seven sisters, Sharon Normandeau, Joyce Campbell, Ann Smith, Patricia Lopez, Wanda Godfrey, and Dorothy Easley, all of Sulphur Springs, and Goldie Rhodes, of Arlington; four brothers, David Taylor, Floyd Taylor, Roy Taylor, and Virgil Taylor, all of Sulphur Springs; and grandchildren, Zoe Curry, Brian Johnson, Curtis Johnson, Natalie Johnson, Kaitlyn Dyer, Zachary Dyer, and Brittany Dyer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Gene Taylor and James Taylor.

Funeral services for Isaac Kuba, age 77, of Emory, are scheduled for Friday, December 23, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., in Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Herman Martinez will officiate.

Burial will follow services at Emory City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., prior to services.

Mr. Kuba passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. He was born on July 21, 1934, in Vernon, Texas, the son of Ralph and Rosa Maria Munzo Kuba. He married Mary Alvarado, in Crowell, Texas, on October 27, 1957. She survives.

Mr. Kuba was retired farmer.

Other survivors include: daughters, Rose Mary Kuba-Herbig of Addison, Betty Kuba Rincon of Emory, Debra Chavarria of Garland, and Susan Hazelwood of Emory; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and six sisters.

Arrangements are with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Dan Spears Shipley, age 82, passed from this life December 19, 2011 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 21, 1929, in Forney, Texas to Frank Alexander Shipley, Sr. and Beulah Virginia Spears Shipley. Dan grew up in Forney and graduated from Forney High in 1946. Soon afterwards he attended SMU on a football scholarship, having the opportunity to play with his football hero, Doak Walker. After graduating from SMU he enlisted in the Air Force, serving for five years. Dan earned the rank of 1st Lt., flying 100 missions in Korea and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and Korean Service Medal. After the war he trained pilots and logged over 1100 hours in an Air Force T6 training aircraft.

Dan met his wife, Wilma Sue Maddox, at the Abilene Christian College annual lectureships. They were married on June 13, 1954 in Sulphur Springs, TX. He managed retail stores for several years before going into the ministry full-time in the mid-1960's. Dan's genuine love for the Lord moved him to devote the remaining portion of his life to preaching the gospel. His preaching journey included Churches of Christ in San Antonio, McAllen, Prescott, AZ, Burnet and Lindale. He retired from the pulpit in 2005, and continued to serve the congregation as full-time elder until this past month. The number of lives touched by his teaching and example are numerous. He frequented nursing homes and hospitals not only to visit members of the local church, but anyone else who needed encouragement and prayers. He left a lasting legacy for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dan was an avid golfer and especially enjoyed watching his family coach and play football. He loved his family dearly and wanted all of them to be faithful Christians.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents Beulah and Frank Shipley, Sr. and brother S.A. Shipley.

Dan's wife, Wilma Maddox Shipley, of 57 years, Son: Ben Shipley and wife, Sherry, of Lindale, TX and their children: Mandy Riordan and husband, Jeff, of Sulphur Springs, TX; Rob Shipley and wife, Becca, of Lindale, TX; Jill Rodgers and husband, Adam, of Justin, TX; Daughter Julie Ebeling and husband, Steve, of Burnet, TX and their daughters: Kelly Dollar and husband, Jeff, of Burnet, and Heidi Adams and husband, Austin, of Coppell, TX; Son: Bob Shipley and wife, Sharon, of Brownwood, TX and their children: Jordan Shipley and wife, Sunny, of Cincinnati, OH, Shelby Shipley of Abilene, TX, Jaxon Shipley of Austin, TX, and Addie Jane Shipley, of Brownwood, TX; and Son: Stephen Shipley and wife, Ashley, and their children Hanner, Hailey, Hannidy and Hadley, all of Burnet. He and Wilma have 13 grand children and 7 great-grandchildren, who he loved and enjoyed. Dan is also survived by his loving brother Frank Shipley, Jr. of Lufkin, TX.

The family has requested that donations honoring Dan's memory be made to one of the following non-profit organizations: Zimbabwe Hunger Relief, Attn: James Beckley, 3415 Mount Tabor Road, Lakeland, Florida, 33810. Checks payable to: David Beckley, Account No. 2124460062 (Relief) Or you may contact James by email: mighty1jr@gmail.com for other arrangements. This organization benefits starving Christians in Africa.

Seton Highland Lakes Hospice, PO Box 1219, Burnet, TX 78611 . The family would like to thank them for their help and support during Dan's illness.

Services for Gary Dover, age 63, of Emory, former long time resident of Grand Prairie will be Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Dover passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. He was born January 2, 1948 in Dallas to Grady and Ruby Dover. Gary retired from Vought Aircraft after 36 years. Gary had a great love for his family and friends. His greatest joy came from spending time with his kids and grandkids. Gary was the first person the kids ran to, because they knew that he would give them or do for them, exactly what they wanted. He loved to watch sports, although his favorite by far, was watching his kids and grandkids play ball. Gary was a very proud TCU Dad. He was an extraordinary man with a huge heart; known for giving to and helping everyone he knew.

Survivors include: wife, Sue; sons, James and wife, Christal, Michael and wife, Patsy, and Jeff; grandchildren, Ashlee, Christopher, Devan, Meagan, Dalton and Memphis; great-granddaughter, Aeva Grace.

Funeral services for Judy Colbert, age 63, of Sulphur Springs, have been scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 2011 at Tapp Funeral Home with Dr. Jimmy Henry officiating.

Visitation will be held at Tapp Funeral Home Wednesday, December 22, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service

Ms. Colbert passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born January 9, 1948, in Hopkins County, the daughter of Mack and Lonie Jane Keith Ferrell. She was a sales associate for E-Z Mart and a supervisor. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include: sons, Wayne Colbert and Jerry Colbert both of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Juanita Regan of Garland, Maxine Chambers of Lewisville, Barbara Crawford of Sulphur Springs; brothers, Don Ferrell of Mineola, J.D. Ferrell of Dallas, James Ferrell of Paris; grandson, Brandon Colbert of Pittsburg.

Funeral services for Clyde Irons, age 94, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors, the Joy Sunday School Class and Hospice at Memorial.

Mrs. Irons passed away on early Saturday morning, December 17, 2011, at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home. She married John B. Irons on January 20, 1940. He survives. She accepted Christ at age 12 and was a member of First Baptist Church for many years. She was a devoted homemaker and always enjoyed her beautiful flowers. She also knitted and gave away many beautiful afghans and other items.

Survivors include: sister, Inez Beeson, of Sulphur Springs; niece, Barabara Sturgeon, of Rockwall; one nephew; one great-great niece; six great-great nephews.

She was preceded in death by: parents, Roger and Gladys Williams; sisters, Cleo Browning and Margaret Williams; brothers, James Williams and Roger David Williams.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to your choice of a church or some other organization.

Funeral services for Jimmy Roberts, will be held Saturday, December 17, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel Emory, TX. Rev. Mike Eason will officiate.

Mr. Roberts passed away at his home on Friday, December 16, 2011. He was born December 29, 1941 to George Franklin and Thelma Louise Gray Roberts.

Survivors include: wife, JayNell Foreman of Point; sons, Jeff Roberts of Como and Jason Roberts and wife, Michelle of Lone Oak; daughter, Lisa Furrh and husband, Darin of Point; grandchildren, Brandon Roberts, Cee Jay Johnson, Seth Roberts, Kinley Roberts, Jaden Furrh and Adrian Furrh; one great-grandchild; sisters, Sue Donaldson of Terrell, Ann Foreman and husband, Charles of Emory and Maxie Vick and husband, Aubrey of Terrell.

Funeral services for Robert Wilson of Emory, will be held Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Smith and Bro. Joe Perkins officiating.

Visitation will be Friday afternoon, December 16, 2011 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Wilson passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2011. He was born September 12, 1926 and was the son of R.C. and Ora Cooke Wilson. Robert lived in Emory his whole life. He married Nancy Ann Poston in Emory on September 3, 1960. They were married for 51 years. He was a retired banker with the First National Bank of Emory for 43 years, and former owner of Wilson-Harris and Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Homes for 21 years. He was a member of the Emory Baptist Church where his mother starting taking him to church at a very young age.

He is survived by: wife, Nancy; nephew, Billy F. Daugherty and wife, Mamie of Gilmer; many other nieces and nephews as well as many many friends.

He was preceded in death by: parents; brother, Doyle Wilson; sister, Faye Daugherty

Funeral services for Harold Horn, age 84, of Commerce are set for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Rosemound Cemetery with Rev. Roy Lee Dittmar officiating.

Military honors will be presented by the Hopkins County Military Coalition. Daniel Womack, Dustin Womack, Clinton Cline, Clay Brown and Bobby Anderson will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Kennedy, Gene Scott, Dickie Barron and Dick Walker.

Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Jones Walker Funeral Home Saturday, December 17, 2011 prior to the service.

Mr. Horn passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Hunt County Regional Hospital in Greenville. He was born in Hunt County on February 1, 1927. Mr. Horn was a postal carrier for 32 years and 45 days. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the Odd Fellows for 40 years. He was a member of the Congregational Methodist Church.

Survivors include: wife, Blanch Aline Daniels Horn step-son, Billy Daniels and wife, Frances of Sulphur Springs; step-grandchildren, Yvonne Womack and husband, Steve of Sulphur Springs, Angie Brown and husband, James of Sulphur Springs, Amy Townsend and husband Rickey of Cumby; seven great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; close friend that he referred to as his adopted daughter, Peggy Anderson and husband, Robert and their son, Bobby Anderson of Cumby.

He was preceded in death by: first wife, Mildred Smith Horn in 1999 and second wife, Annie Ruth White Horn in 2003.

Memorials may be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children at www.tsrhc.org.

Funeral services for Raymond "R.A." Long, age 91, of the Gafford Chapel Community, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 17, 2011, with Rev. Ray Evers and Rev. Larry Jordan officiating. Interment will follow at Gafford Chapel Cemetery, with Monty Tipps, Beaxton Akins, Roy Singleton, Keith Edwards, John Champagne and Ray Flemens serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Phillips and Robert Brantley.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mr. Long passed away on, Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Hunt County February 12, 1920, the son of Elmer Long and Ester Rolf Long. He married Delynn Yarbrough in Brashear October 12, 1946. She preceded him in death in 1995. He was a retired state highway maintenance worker and a member of Trinity Harvest Church of God. He served in the United States Air Force during WWII.

Survivors include: son, Randell Long and wife, Dottie of Sulphur Springs; daughter, Sharon Shaw and husband, Jay of Coppell; brother, Roger Long of Amarillo; grandchildren, Stewart Long and wife, Tammy, Ronnie Long and wife, Marion and Roman Asbill and wife, Angela; great-grandchildren, Quentin Long and wife, Jessica, Cassie Long Chenault and husband, Matthew, Skylar Long, Peytin Long, Josiah Asbill, Judah Asbill and Jacob Asbill; brother-in-law, L.M. Yarbrough of Athens; sister-in-law, Evelyn Yarbrough of Sulphur Springs.

He was preceded in death by: brothers, J.W. Long and Lathan Long; sister, Dorothy Gene Akins.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Harvest Church of God and/or The American Heart Association.

Funeral services for Ethel Gregg, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 17, 2011 in the West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rod Gregg, Steve Stephens, Pitney Gregg, Chad Gregg, David Waller and Ricky Landers serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Gregg passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 12, 1914 in Broadway, TX, the daughter of Jimmy and Aubrey Hutchins Albright. She married Clyde Otto Gregg on January 31, 1930 in Paris, TX. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Gregg was a member of First Baptist Church for over 65 years. After 35 years she retired from Bealls Department Store.

Survivors include: sons, Brice D. Gregg and wife, Shirley of Como, Dan F. Gregg and wife, Nina of Houston, Joe B. Gregg and wife, Ann of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; daughter, Patricia Duehr and husband, Michael of Dubuque, IA; grandchildren, Tammy Waller, Kim Auger, Steve Stephens, Rod Gregg, Pitney Gregg, Chad Gregg, Shannon Wooldridge, Shelly Dalgado, Jo Ann Gregg and David Gregg; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: parents; one son, Jimmy Clyde Gregg; four brothers; four sisters.

Funeral services for Douglas Martin, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Fred Lewis, Rev. Tommy Johnston, and Rev. Mark Bryant will officiate.

A military graveside service will follow in the Posey Cemetery, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Martin passed away Tuesday morning, December 13, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in the Peerless Community of Hopkins County, on May 8, 1921, the son of Arch Martin and Virgie Beadle Martin. He married Glen Dell Kelley, in Sulphur Springs, on April 13, 1946. She survives.

Mr. Martin was a retired dairyman and a member of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. He served in he U.S. Air Force, during WWII, and was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars and an overseas service bar.

Other survivors include: a daugther, Mary Boles and husband Jackie of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Jackie Boles, Jr. and wife Britnee, Kelli King and husband Zack, and Shaunda Knight and husband Joe; great-grandchildren, Natalie Lynn Perry, Jackie Kaye Boles, Mattie Lynn Boles, Jodi Virgel, and Brian Virgel; and great-great-grandchild, Makenna Stoneberg.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, L.T. "Son" Martin; and one great-great-grandson, Matthew Virgel.

Memorials may be made to the Matthew Virgel Scholarship Fund, 401 Division St., Greenville, TX 75403.

Funeral services for Florene Skelton, age 72, of Hopkins County are set for 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 19 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Martin Springs Cemetery, with Ronnie Spence, Mike Skelton, DeLane Dillard, Chris Seabrook, Leo Lafaele and Adam Seabrook serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the funeral home.

Florene passed away at Methodist Medical Center Thursday morning, December 15, 2011. She was born in Pago Pago American Samoa on November 10, 1939, the daughter of Louis T. Gordon and Lina Talili Gordon. She was a hairdresser and a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughters, Patrricia Skelton of Austin and Ada Marie Seabrook and husband, Chris of Rockwall; sister, Lina Premdergast of American Samoa; brothers, Leo Lafaele of Oceanside, California and Tai Lafaele of Riverside; grandchildren, Victoria Seabrook, Olivia Seabrook and Adam Seabrook.

Funeral services for Jerry Don O'Shield, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, are set for 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joel Tiemeyer officiating and Bro. Tommy Glenn assisting.

Interment will follow at Old Tarrant Cemetery with Shawn Sartin, Max Drummond, Thurman Littlefield, Walter Krecek, Billy Jo Clayton and Bill Bailey serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Tira and Sulphur Springs domino hall players, the truck drivers and coffee drinkers at the Red Barn, Bob Morey, Tommy Dixon and James Diamond.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mr. O'Shield passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 10, 1939 in Hopkins County the son of Fred and Opal Grace Johnson O'Shield. He married Retha Rankin on September 27, 2002 in Eureka Springs, AR; she survives. Mr. O'Shield owned and operated Hill Top Tractor. He was an avid domino player who played every chance he got. He loved to talk and tell stories.

Survivors include: sons, Scotty Glynn O'Shield and wife, Janet and Donny Ray O'Shield all of Mineral Wells, TX; daughter, Linda Rankin of Sulphur Springs; brothers, Glynn O'Shield and wife, Judy of Windom, TX, Bobby O'Shield of Dallas; sisters, Mary Stewart of Mesquite, Brenda Smiddy of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Anna O'Shield, Ray O'Shield, Scotty O'Shield II, Trace O'Shield, Thomas Martinez and Tara Robinson; ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: parents; one brother, Billy Gene O'Shield; four sisters, Betty Cates, Joyce Burkham, Grace Rutledge and Dorothy Brown.

Funeral services for Wayne Gross, age 85, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Brian Bosworth officiating. Military graveside honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Laurel Land Cemetery in Dallas, TX. Mike Miesse, Richard Watkins, Jeff Foster and Kenny Barrett will serve as pallbearers. Burial will follow at Laurel Land Cemetery in Dallas, TX.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2011 prior to the service at Wesley United Methodist Church.

Mr. Gross passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 10, 1926 in Burkbernett, TX, the son of Bennie Ernest and Bernice Ella Rich Gross. He married Dora Posey on February 27, 1959 in Farmers Branch, TX. She survives. Mr. Gross served in the United States Air Force, was Honorably discharged in 1949. He worked at Collin Radio for many years, he was a lifetime member of VFW, he worked for Meal-A-Day for nine years and was a Meal-A-Day volunteer of the year in 2008. Mr. Gross was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He owned and operated Gross Air Condition in Dallas, TX, for 13 years.

Survivors include: brother, B.E. Gross, Jr. and wife, Merita of Garland; nieces, Therisa Ann Gross Dunnigin and husband, Dr. Richard Dunnigin of Allen, TX, Tina Marie Posey Kinard and husband, Barry of Sulphur Springs, Cleo Beatrice Posey of Canton, TX; nephews, Michael Gross and wife, Tammie of Woodlands, TX, Sydney Earl Kimbel and wife, Shelia of Grand Saline, TX.

Funeral services for Margaret B. Edgar, age 83, of Emory, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2011, at Emory Church of Christ.

Burial will follow services in the Dougherty Cemetery with Steve Holman, Randy Culberson, Jason Edgar, Chad Edgar, Daniel Holman, and Brandon Culberson serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, December 11,2011, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Edgar passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. She was born on April 6, 1928, in Van Sickle, Texas, the daughter of James Franklin and Hester Ann Buie. She married M. E. "Jelly" Edgar, in Rockwall, on December 15, 1946. They shared sixty-five years of their life together, in marriage.

Mrs. Edgar was a homemaker and a member of Emory Church of Christ.

Survivors include: her husband, M.E. "Jelly" Edgar, of Emory; one son, Dana Craig Edgar of Emory; two daugthers, Lisa Ann Holman and husband Steve of Emory, and Jan D. Culberson and husband Randy of Rockwall; one brother, Tommie Glenn Buie and wife Wilda of Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Jason Edgar, Chad Edgar, Daniel Holman, Krista Fischer, Kara Holman, and Brandon Culberson; and great-grandchilden, Garret Edgar and Norah Fischer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Garry Don Edgar, in 1976.

Arrangements are with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home, in Emory.

Funeral services for James Dixon, age 71, of Como, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tommy Hall will officiate.

A graveside service will follow at New Hope Cemetery with Scotty Price, Chris Price, Hunter Dixon, Jim Elder, Larry Yager, and Justin Yager serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 11, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Dixon passed away on Saturday morning, December 10, 2011, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab Center. He was born on January 27, 1940, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Pete and Lillian Giles Dixon.

Survivors include: daughters, Cindy Price and husband Pete of Shirley, and Tina Thompson and husband Ronny of Pickton; a son, James Dewey Dixon and wife Gail of Shirley; brothers, Curtis Dixon of Sulphur Springs, and Johnny Dixon of Winnsboro; sisters, Linda McKenzie of Sulphur Springs and Mattie Lou Jones of Tyler: grandchildren, Scotty Price, Chris Price, Maxie Thompson, Cortney Thompson, Mandi Elder, and Hunter Dixon; and great-grandchildren, Rylee Hokett, Jaylynn Elder, Kaylee Elder, and Audrey Elder.

Funeral services for Justin Daniel Pawlik, age 27, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with
Bro. Randy Wallace officiating. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Seymore Cemetery with Randy Joe Wallace, Mylon Wallace, Jason Felkner, Joshua Pawlik, Aaron Pawlik and Ben Wallace serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Pawlik passed away on Monday, December 5, 2011, in Sulphur Springs. He was born on august 27, 1984 in Houston, , the son of Daniel Joe Pawlik and Julie Wallace Pawlik Bailey. Justin worked as a machinist for Flo Serve and he served in the United States Army. Justin was a musician and a poet.

Survivors include: parents; brothers, Jason Lee Felkner of Dallas, Joshua Luke Pawlik and wife, Gahee of Ft. Riley, KS, Aaron Joseph Pawlik of Houston; sister, Kristen Carol Hilbun of Pickton; grandmother, Dorothy Eaton of Sulphur Springs; grandfather, Robert Earl Wallace and wife, Jo of Harlington, TX; grandfather, Raymond Pawlik; uncles, Randy Wallace and wife, Liz of Commerce, Tim Wallace and wife, Wendy of Reilly Springs, Ray Pawlik of Victoria, Walter Pawlik and wife, Mollie of Houston, Frank Pawlik of Houston, Gerald Pawlik and wife, Shirley of Houston; aunts, Janice Watson and husband of Victoria, Alayna Pawlik of Victoria; niece, Angie Joy Patrick; step-brother, Grant Bailey and wife, Melissa of Waxahachie; step-sister, Astin Duncan and husband, Kevin of The Colony; nephews, Dakota James Robinson and Dylan Hilbun; step-nephews, Gage Bailey and Austin Duncan.

He was preceded in death by: grandmother, Emily Lillian Pawlik; niece Jayllee Felkner; step-father, Gary Bailey.

Graveside funeral services for Dorthy Ross, age 84, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Old Tarrant Cemetery. Chapin Ross will officiate.

Visitation will be held prior to services, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Dorothy Ross passed away Wednesday evening, December 7, 2011, at Rock Creek Nursing Home. She was born in Sulphur Springs, on August 21, 1927, the daughter of Philip Elliot Ross and Amy Florience Stinson Rosss.

Survivors include: nieces, Mikie Stringer and husband Mike, Pat Massingill and husband Richard, Jane Smith and husband Mitch, all of Garland, and Martha Gimaldo and husband Emanuel of Las Vegas, Nevada; and nephew, Jerry Gillispie and wife, Vicky, of Garland.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Laura Cross and Vasta Gillispie; and two brothers, Herschel Ross and Merrell Ross.

Funeral services for Corine Johnson, age 82, of Sulphur Springs have been scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Church of Christ with Valanderous Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Mel Haven Cemetery with Kevin Johnson, Chaddrick Johnson, Chris Dial, Bruce Dial, Tyrone Clayton and Quan Johnson serving as pallbearers.

Corine Johnson passed away early Thursday morning, December 8, 2011, at Carriage House Manor. Corine Bomar was born on January 13, 1929, in Collin County, the daughter of Wallace and Callie Hickson Bomar. She married George Ellis, Jr. He preceded her in death. She married Robert Johnson in 2011. He preceded her in death in 2009. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and was a member of the Martin Luther King Church of Christ.

Survivors include: step-daughters, Ethel Mae Johnson, Mae Thomas, Sheila Hall, all of Sulphur Springs, Naomi Johnson, of Commerce, Vernon Reece, Florence Williams, Jerri Finnley, all of Phoenix, Arizona; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Merle Evelyn Bagwell, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. B.J. Teer officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with her nieces and nephews serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Ms. Bagwell passed away on Tuesday morning, December 6, 2011, at Vista Village, in New Braunsfels. She was born in Hunt County July 31, 1920, the daughter of William Denton and Samantha Taylor Denton. She married Horace H. Bagwell in Hunt County September 23, 1939. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: daughter, Jo Ann Jones and husband, Thomas of San Antonio; grandchildren, Sheryl Sultenfuss of Natalia, Kim Foot of Austin and Darrell Foot of San Antonio; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: parents; daughter, Shirley Crump; one siste; six brothers.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for James Leon Haney Jr. will be conducted Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, Emory, TX, with Bro. Jeff Thompson and Bro. David Hendricks officiating. Interment will follow at the Pilgrims Rest #1 Cemetery.

Mr. Haney passed away on December 4, 2011 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jimmy, as known by family and friends, was born June 11, 1956, the son of James and Pearl Haney. Jimmy was a long-haul truck driver and a heavy equipment operator. He was presently employed by Hopkins Brothers as a rock hauler. He was a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.

Survivors include: wife, Sherry Haney of Mesquite; mother and step-dad, Pearl and Hap Jones of Emory; daughters, Danesha Jacobs of Wills Point and Jennifer Ely of Emory; grandchildren, Mason and Elizabeth Jacobs and Christopher and Briton Ely; in-laws, J.N. and Shirley Kirkpatrick of Yantis; John, Jennifer and Rachel Kirkpatrick of Aubrey.

Funeral services for Robert Yarbrough, age 87, of Cumby are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Beverly officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow at Cumby Cemetery.

Mr. Yarbrough passed away November 30, 2011 at his home. Born May 22, 1924, in Hunt County west of Cumby at the Yarbrough homeplace, Robert was the son of Charlie Washington and Lula Elizabeth Hawkins Yarbrough. On June 24, 1950, he married Reba Nell McCombs in Yowell. He served his country in the US Navy during World War II. For more than 60 years, Bob owned and operated a dairy in Cumby. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cumby where he served as an elder. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. During his life he served on numerous boards and committees. He served as city commissioner of Cumby, Cumby Telephone director, and on the board of directors of the Northeast Texas Farmers Coop.

Survivors include: wife; sons, Bobby Yarbrough and wife, Donna, of Cumby and Keith Yarbrough of Frisco and fiance, Audrey George of Dallas; daughter, Lisa Yarbrough-Robinson and husband, Chris of Bedford; brother, Charles Yarbrough and wife, Mildred of Honey Grove; granddaughter, Ashley Yarbrough; step-grandchildren, Amanda Garriga, Amy Marshall and husband, Eric, and Paul Garriga Jr. and wife, Sharee; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Billy Glin Tutt, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Al Davis and Brother C.J. Duffey will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Trent Orr, Chance Orr, Bob Harmony, Randy Hawkins, Jerry Hawkins, and Danny Hawkins serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Mac Simmons.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Tutt passed away at his residence, Thursday morning, December 1, 2011.He was born on December 3, 1941, in Bowie County, Texas, the son of Adolph Tutt and Ira Smith Tutt. He married Virginia Simmons, in Dekalb, on June 7, 1963. She survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Gerald Tutt of Sulphur Springs; two daughters, Renee Tutt Semler of Sulphur Springs, and Anita Tutt of Bonham; a brother, Savoy Tutt of Sulphur Springs; six grandchildren, Trent Orr, Chance Orr, Kaitlynn George, Rebecca George, Jacklyn Semler, and Jacob Semler; brothers-in-law, Johnny Mac Simmons of Winnsboro, and Bernard Simmons of New Boston; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Marie Woodall, age 68, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2011 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Bro. Ronny Miller officiating. Pallbearers will be the grandchildren.

Mrs. Woodall passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Woodall was born on August 31, 1943 in Water Valley, MS, the daughter of James Ellis and Marie Chapman Williams. She married James Woodall on June 26, 2003. He survives. Mrs. Woodall was a reading teacher at John Tyler High School and graduated with honors at the University of Texas in Tyler. Mrs. Woodall graduated Cuma Sum Laude. Marie also belonged to the national honor society's Kappa Delta PI and Beta Alpha PSI. She was a collage secretary and a member of Mensa and the Teacher's Union. She was a member of Divide Baptist Church.

Survivors include: son, Terry Sanders of Cordova, TN; daughters, Treba Sanders Prater and husband, John Scott of Van, Tracy Sanders Olsen and husband, Vaedynn of Allen; step-brother, Chris Woodall of Sulphur Springs, Jeff Woodall and wife, Anna of Denton; sisters, Patricia Williams Ferrell and Jimmie Carol Williams Baker both of Oxford, MS; grandchildren, Gregory Sanders, Eric Stroop, Maranda Prater, Kevin Prater, Austin Prater, Aleah Prater, Amanda Minsky, Zachary Minsky, Sophia Schooly, Brooke Woodall, Cameron Woodall, Brittany Woodall; great-grandchild, Kaylee Gottier and Melony Sanders; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Juvenile diabetes Foundation at www.jorf.org or Susan G. Komen Foundation at www.5komen.org.

Funeral services for Marie Sanders, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Ms. Sanders passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

A Memorial service for Yates Allan Marsh, age 72 of Emory, will be held Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Elliott officiating.

Mr. Marsh passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at his residence. He was born on December 19, 1938 in Poetry to Yates Alexander and Evelyn Love Marsh. He married Virginia Lyon on March 30, 1959. He served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard.

Survivors include: wife, Jinna Marsh of Emory; sons, Andrew Marsh, of Oakland, CA and Gary Marsh and wife, Amy of Katy; daughters, Melissa Miller and husband, Tom of Rockwall and Laurie Freelove and husband, Kenneth of Dallas; brother, Joe Marsh of Ohio; aunt, Alma Ruth Love of Terrell; grandchildren, Allan and Jonathan Patterson, Clark Miller, Beth Caris, Katherine Mathews, Matilda Freelove, and Adley, Ella and John Taylor Marsh; six great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for Bernice Wall, age 92, of Como, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 1, 2011 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Hale Center, TX with Father John Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Hale Center Cemetery with the family serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Bernice Julia Wall passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was on October 12, 1919 in Shiner, TX, the daughter of William "Bill" Behlen and Martha Maeker Behlen. She married Guy Wall on November 15, 1941 in Lubbock, TX. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1999.

Survivors include; sons, James Wall and wife, Mary of Ft. Worth and Sammy Wall and wife, Diane of Slaton; daughters, Jeanne Conley and husband, Gary of Como, and Emily Alexander and husband, David of Brashear; daughter-in-law, Neoma Wall Williams of Hart; eleven grandchildren, David Wall, Patrick Wall, Rahcel Wall, Brent Wall, Michelle Daniel, Dustin Wall, Guy Conley, Michael Conley, Kim Self, Daniel Alexander and Neal Alexander; twenty four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: son, Mike Wall; two brothers, Stinson Behlen and Clifford Behlen; sister, Cornelia Buxkemper; great-granddaughter, Krysten Millard.

Funeral services for Susie Crabtree, age 95, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Al Davis. Burial will follow at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Russell Galloway, Frankie Moeller, Gary Toles, Jonathan Toles, Andrew Galloway, Drew Campbell, Nathan Woodard and Michael McFatridge serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Ladies of Grace.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 prior to the service.

Susie Crabtree passed away Sunday, November 28 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born to John J. Oakley and Ludy Williams Oakley. She was a homemaker and seamstress and a member of The Church of God for for seventy years. She was a member of Grace Family Church the last thirteen years of her life.. She loved working with the youth and taught Sunday school for many years.

Survivors include: daughters, Betty Crabtree, Virginia Galloway and husband, R.H.; son, Johnny Crabtree and wife, Phyllis of Lebanon, TX; grandson, Russell Galloway and wife, Tammy; granddaughters; Renae and husband, Gary, Rhonda Moeller and husband, Frankie and Sue Siens and husband, Tim; seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: husband, John P. Crabtree; one daughter; five sisters; three brothers.

Funeral services for Sada Hissin, age 90, of Arlington, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Sada Hissin passed away at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, on Friday, November 25, 2011.

Graveside funeral services for Lavaughn McCollum, age 84, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Restlawn Memorial Park. Rev. Tommy Johnston will officiate.

Visitation will be conducted one hour prior to services at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. McCollum passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 30, 1927, in Pittburg, TX, the daughter of Jesse and Noble Comer Greeney. She married Cecil McCollum, in Greenville, in 1946. He preceded her in death in 2005.

Mrs. McCollum was a retired bookkeeper and a member of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include: a daughter, Pat Goggans of Sulphur Springs; a son, Mike McCollum of Haughton, LA; grandchildren, Chad McCollum, Brandon & Sara Goggans and their children, Caroline & James, Wes & Tracy Goggans and their children Bailey, Garrett, & Graham, and Amber & Stacy King, and their children, Tyler and Cameron.

She was preceded in death by: a brother, Ed Greeney; sisters, Ruth Drew and Mildred McGahee; and a son-in-law, Jimmy Goggans.

Graveside funeral services for Pauline Hucks, age 87, of Burbank, CA and formerly of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Restlawn Memorial Park. Rev. B.J. Teer will officiate.

Pauline Wilson Hucks passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 in California, at her residence. She was born in Norman, Oklahoma, on July 30, 1924, the daughter of Leonard and Cleo Lovelace Wilson. She married Howard Hucks.

Survivors include: sons, Dale Jennings of Burbank, CA, and David Jennings of Dalhart, TX; grandchildren, Dana, Terry Shawn, David, Wayne, Leslie, Bryan, Laura, and Cheri; and great-grandchildren, Elysha, Jessica, Connie, Scott, and Ben.

Funeral services for Dr. Alfred Glaess, age 94, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. John Schelter will officiate.

Military graveside services will follow, conducted by the Hopkins County Military Coalition, at Restlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Rotary Club.

Dr. Glaess passed away Wednesday morning, November 23, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 18,1917, the son of Alfred Edmund Glaess and Louise Zutuz Glaess. He married Kathleen Ann Alexander, in Blacksburg, Virginia, on July 17, 1950. She survives.

Dr. Glaess was a retired physician, the third person in the U.S. to practice nuclear medicine. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He was a longtime and faithful member of the Rotary Club, having served as district Governor. He served on the Sulphur Springs ISD Board and was the president of the Hopkins County Cancer Society. He loved raising and showing his Tennessee Walking Horses. He served in the United States Navy, during WWII.

Other survivors include: four sons, Dr. Alfred Malcom "Mac" Glaess and wife Ann, of Mt. Vernon, John Edmond Glaess of Bedford; Robert Wilbur Gless and wife Wayna, of Fate, and Richard martin Emil Glaess of Richland Hills; a daughter, Charlotte Glaess Kratus and husband Robert, of Mesquite; a daugther-in-law, Euen Glaess of Niceville, Florida; and grandchildren, Laura Glaess Roberts, Shelley Glaess, Jenny Glaess, Barbara Kratus, James Kratus, Brett Glaess, Kerstin Glaess, Matt Glaess, Ethan Glaess, Collin Glaess, Tanner Glaess, Logan Glaess, Kyndal Glaess, and Patrick Bollman.

He was preceded in death by one son, Dr. James Alexander Glaess; and two brothers, Harvey Glaess and Wilbur Glaess.

Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1000 Texas St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 or the Hopkins County Cancer Society.

Funeral services for Murl James Cook are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Cook passed away Wednesday morning at the University of Texas Southwestern Hospital in Dallas.

Funeral services for Billy Bob Freeman, age 78, of the Miller Grove community will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Texas, with Rev. Charlie Woodard officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Saltillo Cemetery.

Mr. Freeman passed away Sunday at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. He was born on April 7, 1933 in Saltillo, the son of Horace Monrue and Evelyn Horan Freeman. He married Reta Irby on July 18 1953 in Willow Springs Community; she survives. Mr. Freeman was a salesman with the Coca Cola Food Division for over 20 years. He was also a past member of the Miller Grove Water District and a member of the Willow Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include: son, Cliff and Samantha Freeman of Prosper; daughter, Loretta and Steve Christian of Angleton, TX; grandchildren, Jeremy Christian, Hannah Christian, Abigail Davenport, Samuel Christian, Chris Freeman, Nicolas Freeman, Laura Freeman and Alex Freeman; sisters, Doris Armstrong, Geneva Richardson, Brenda McCoy; brother, Jerry Don French.

Memorial services for Tressie Mae Smith Baker, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2011, in Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Jimmy Don Goldsmith and Tommy Howard will officiate.

Mrs. Baker passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Hopkins county September 14, 1934, the daughter of Frank Williams and Tressie Walls Williams. She married Levi David Baker; he survives. She was a retired respiratory therapist and a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include: sons, James Henry Howard, Sr. of Celeste, Thomas William Howard, Jr., Russell Dean Smith and Carl Wayne Smith; daughter, Rose Mary Kamalsky; brother, Billy J. Williams; sister, Shirley Story, all of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Candice Kittrel, Matt White, Jason Howard, James Howard, Jr., Tommy Howard, Jr., Christina Chambliss, Drucilla Howard McGary, Destiny Gustafon, Meagan Smith, Haley Hamilton, Colton Hamilton, Jennifer Smith, Tory Hamilton, Johnny Smith, Patty Smith, Casey Smith, Carly Smith, Amy Hall Harrington, Torie Lambe, Brooke Howard, Robert Howard, Jr. Michelle Hogue and Brenda Hogue; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: three children, Susie Ann Goldsmith, Nora Jean Howard Hogue and Robert Gene Howard, Sr.; three brothers, Earl Williams, Frankie Williams and Robert Lee Williams; grandchild, Laveta Wright and her parents.

Graveside funeral services for Frances Morgan, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 21, 2011, at Forest Academy Cemetery. Bro. Jimmy Rogers will officiate.

A visitation will be conducted from 11:00 a.m. until noon, on Monday, prior to services, at Tapp Funeral Home.

Mrs. Frances Morgan passed away Friday morning, November 18, 2011 at Rock Creek Nursing Home. She was born in Gregg County, Texas, on February 28, 1919, the daughter of Dillon and Sallie E. Humphries Brewer. She married Lawrence Morgan, who preceded her in death, in 1986.

Survivors include: a son, Derrell Lynn Morgan of Sulphur Springs; a nephew, David Brewer and wife Pam of Forney; a great-nephew, Ben Brewer and wife Kristen of Lancaster, Penn. and a great-niece, Natalie Moyer and husband Paul of Dallas, whom she loved as grandchildren.

A special thanks is extended to beloved friends, Peggy Dial, Wilma Brice, and Eva Phillips for their special attention and loving care over the last few years.

Funeral services for Wanda Yount, age 70, of Hopkins County, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.

Wanda Yount passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 16, 2011 at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab. She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas January 31, 2941, the daughter of Danie theodore Wren and Gladys Alice Worley Wren. She was employeed as a banker.

Survivors include: daughters, Mary Steele and husband, Ricky, of Saltillo and Joann Detlefsen of Chester, Virginia; son, Larry Detlefsen of Iraq; grandchildren, Crystal Clem, Ricky Steele, II, Christina Clem, Amy Simmons, Danny Detlesfen, John Yount, Cody Yount and Cheryl Coker; great-grandchildren, Richard Clem, Erin Clem, Jeremy Simmons, John Michael Yount, Kenny Yount and Daniel Detlesfen.

She was preceded in death by: parents; daughter, Dana Detlesfen; three brothers.

Funeral services for Billy Collins, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Huff officiating. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Richland Cemetery with family serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Collins passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Matlock Health and Rehab in Arlington. He was born on February 4, 1926 in Dallas, the son of Floyd Charles and Ethel Wells Collins. He married Mary Sue Butler on June 11, 1948 in Sulphur Springs. After 62 years she preceded him in death on January 1, 2011. Mr. Collins served in the United States Army during WWII. After his discharge from the service he worked for Braniff Airlines for 26 years as an appearance mechanic. He was a solemn, responsible man of his world. He was a scout master who had integrity, was honest and a devoted family man. He was president of his Sunday school class and song leader at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. He reaffirmed his faith through Baptism on July 17, 2011 at Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include: son, Brian Ray Collins and wife, Sandi of Arlington; daughter, Marla Collins Boyce and husband, Kenneth, of Arlington; daughter-in-law Georgette Collins of Irving; sisters, Virginia Cobb and husband, Al, of Frankston, TX, Nancy Mathews of Dallas; grandchildren, Shannon Loburk and husband, Nick, Morgan Collins, Mary Elizabeth Brown, and Logan Boyce; great-grandchildren, Joshua Loburk and Kyle Loburk; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: son, Charles Dennis Collins; brothers, Kenneth and Glen Collins.

Funeral services for Darrell Edwards age 58, of Sulphur Springs are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday , November 17, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, with Rev. Clyde Jones, Benny Kirkpatrick, Jonathan Kirkpatrick, Danny Ballard, Rodney Keller and Don Jones serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dale Branstere, Buddy Thomas, Dakota Watts, River Watts, Sovid Vasquez and Harry Lewis.

Visitation is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mr. Edwards passed away Tuesday morning, November 15, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born September 12, 1953 in Sulphur Springs, the son of James Troy Edwards and Reona Kirkpatrick Edwards. He was a truck driver.

Survivors include: mother, Reona Butcher and husband, Robert; three sons, James David Wilemon, Geane Albert Wilemon and James David Griner, all of Sulphur Springs; daughter, Anna Marie Clark of Kansas; brothers, Eugene Edwards and wife, Rita, Jerry Edwards and wife, Georgia and Shirley Moreland and husband, Ronny; stepbrothers, James Robert Butcher and Curtis Wayne Butcher; stepsister, Maxine Patton, all of Sulphur Springs; 11 grandchildren; special friend, Vickie Ferrell and niece and nephew.

Graveside services for Patricia Bailey, age 56, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2011 at Fairview Cemetery with Jeff Kuykendall, Jimmy Bailey, Jimmy Rochelle, Brentron Zapta and Kyliha Rochelle serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2011 at the funeral home.

Patricia Bailey passed away Tuesday morning, November 15, 2011 at her residence. She was born in San Bernardino, CA, March 12, 1957, the daughter of James Albert Rochelle and Helen Arnold Rochelle. She married Jimmy Earl Bailey in Dallas in 1990. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Family Life/4-C Cowboy Church.

Survivors include: daughter, Emma Mitchell and husband, Andrew; sons, Jeff Keykendall and Jimmy Patrick Bailey, all of Sulphur Springs; seven grandchildren; brother, Jimmy Rochelle of Whitney; sisters, Evelyn Rochelle of Sulphur Springs and Debra Jaques of Waco; mother, Helen Bryan and stepfather, Benny Sanderland, both of Whitney.

Funeral services for Jose Hernandez-Perez, age 52, of Como, are pending with Muuray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Private graveside services for James "Jim" Perry Myrick, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2011 at Ridgeway Cemetery with Dr. Jimmy Henry officiating. Military graveside honors will be performed by the United States Army.

Mr. Myrick passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Myrick was born on July 10, 1938 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Archie and Mattie William Myrick. He married Jo Rene Patterson on December 31, 1988 in Rockwall, TX. She survives. Mr Myrick retired after 22 years from the United States Army as a Major. After retiring he taught public speaking all over the country.

Survivors include: son, Jimmy Myrick and wife, Denise of San Jose, CA; daughter, Kimberly Myrick Bushnell of Houston; step-son, Mark Guthrie; step-daughter, Audrey Struwe and husband, Jim, all of Sulphur Springs; brother, Bill Myrick of Housespring, MO; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Glyn Blankenship, age 67, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Blankenship passed away on Sunday evening, November 13, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Jacob Kane Humphrey

Jacob Kane Humphrey age 16, of Elk City, Oklahoma, passed away November 11, 2011, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. as the result of injuries from a vehicle accident. He was born on April 26, 1995 in Dallas Texas, to Bobbi Jo and Jacob Lee Humphrey.

He was a Junior at Elk City High School. Jacob was sunshine on a rainy day. He was the most beautiful, giving and loving person that any of us have ever known. Jacob was always there for anyone that needed a kind word or a moment of laughter. He gave without asking for anything in return and only wanted to enjoy every moment of every day. He touched each and every one with his kind spirit, and was loved by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by each of us that were blessed enough to have known him and had the chance to share in his short but wonderful and inspiring life.

A Memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church. 1600 W. Country Club, Elk City, Oklahoma, on Tuesday November 15, 2011, at 3:30 P.M.

He is survived by his mother and step-father Bobbi and Travis Rowland, of Elk City Oklahoma, his father Jacob Lee Humphrey and Jessica Lawson of Sulphur Springs Texas, his sisters Jordan Jenay Humphrey and Jade Rowland of Elk City, and by a half-sister Raelee Humphrey of Sulphur Springs Texas, and Grandparents Enola Gay Mathews and Trina and Darrell Wilks all of Sulphur Springs Texas. Teresa Robinson of Sayre, Oklahoma, James and Nancy Bounds of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, Travis and Karyle Rowland of Farmington, New Mexico, Great Grandmothers Billie Bright of Ben Wheeler, Texas, Fern Wooten of Waco, Texas, Ruth Janelle Rowland of Foster, Oklahoma, Aunts, Virginia Massey of Sulphur Springs Texas, Jamie Bounds Zapata of Burleson, Texas. Jessica Bounds Glover of Dallas, Texas, Angela Bounds of Austin, Texas, Clint and Judy Jenkins of Princeton, Texas, Peg Bullock of Ben Wheeler, Texas, Uncles James Clayton Bounds of Fort Bragg. NC, Jason Hanson of Sulphur Springs, Texas, James and Rhonda Carroll of Como, Texas, cousins Peyton Jenkins of Princeton, Texas, Hanna Moreland of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Samantha Zapata, Brandon Zapata, Dorian Zapata, Dante Zapata all of Burleson, Texas, Jonathan Glover of Dallas, Texas, and other relatives and numerous friends.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday from 9 AM to 9 PM and Tuesday, from 9 AM till 1:30 PM.

Services are under the direction of Whinery-Savage Funeral Service. Elk City. OK. Condolences can be made online at www.whineryfs.com

Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Muretta Gray, age 83, of Emory, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at Emory Baptist Church. Bro. Joe Perkins will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2011, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gray passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 18, 1928, in Emory, the daughter of Levi L. and Edna May Davis Morrow. She married Eddie Leon Thompson, Sr., in Emory, on April 20, 1946. Later in life, she married John William (Rusty) Gray, on April 22, 1989. She lived her life with her home, children, and grandchildren, as her primary focus. She was a devout Christian with her church membership at Emory Baptist Church for years. She volunteered as a Good Samaritan and she was a faithful member of the Ruth Sunday School Class. She was a member of TEL at Emory Baptist. She was faithful to carry food where needed and always ready to make and take a pie to someone she thought would enjoy it. She loved to play "Mexican Train" at the different home of her ladies domino group. In general, she loved giving of herself to her family and to everyone she knew.

Survivors include: sons, Thomas L. Thomas of Emory; Robert Dale Thompson, Sr. (Audrey) of St. Louis, MO; Steven Lynn Thompson (Tamara) of Savannah, GA; and William "Bud" Gray (Cheryl) of Arlington; daughters, Sherry Ann Allen of Emory; Denise harvey (David) of Emory; and Gayla Wallace of Levelland; a daughter-in-law, Cathy Lynn Henson of Eufala, OK; grandchildren, Sonia Roachell, Shane Thompson, Ricky Cole, Randy Cole, James Harvey, Elizabeth Harvey, Kimberly Catoe, Robert Dale Thompson, Jr., Seth Anthony Thompson, Allison Thompson, and Stefani Thompson; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Eddie Leon Thompson, Sr.; her second husband, John William (Rusty) Gray; three sons, Eddie Leon Thompson, Jr., Carl Ray Thompson, and Jess Monroe Humphrey; three brothers, and three sisters.

Funeral services for Edith Drzazga, age 101, of Sulphur Springs have been scheduled for Friday, November 11, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Dulude officiating. Coleton Harrington, Bryan Austin, Mark Trichel, and Jeremy Hampton will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation is set for Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Edith Drzazga passed away Tuesday morning, November 8, 2011 at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab. Edith was born on June 14, 1910 in Colorado Springs, the daughter of George and Belle Smith Bittle. She was a retired nurse and was a member of the First Assembly of God.

Survivors include: daughters, JoAnn Dulude, of Sulphur Springs, Nelle Austin of Madisonville, Margaret Drzazga of Quinlan; sister, LaVonne Boatwright of Kansas; grandchildren, Lisa Mosier, Brenda Trichel, Bryan Austin, Michael Amoroso, Theresa Amoroso; great-grandchildren, Hailey Harrington, Coleton Harrington, Madison Austin, and Savana Austin.

She was preceded in death by: sons, George Amoroso, Robert Amoroso, Donald Amoroso; four brothers; seven sisters.

Funeral services for Julie Baldridge, age 66, of Reilly Springs, are scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2011, in the Beaty Funeral Home Chapel, in Winnsboro.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at Beaty Funeral Home.

Mrs. Baldridge passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011, in Winnsboro. She was born on December 31, 1944, the daughter of Jerry C. and Ann Engstrom Bryant.

Mrs. Baldridge was a bookkeeper and co-owner of B.J.'s Dairy Service. She was a member of Coldwater Baptist Church.

Survivors include: a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Brandy Baldridge of Winnsboro; daughters, Donna and husband Jerry of Decatur, and Kimmi Baldridge of Yantis; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Kitty Bryant of Washington; a specail adopted son, Perry Janet Orsak of Winnsboro; and seven grandchildren, Jonathan, Jessica, Samantha, Billy, Brandon, Lori, and Bill.

Funeral services for Billy Jack Romack, age 81, of Brashear, have been set for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Tapp Funeral Home with Bro. Hoyt Scogins officiating. Interment will follow in Greenview Cemetery with Don Willingham, Albert Eddings, Dallas Flick, Michael, Dennison, Logan Dennison and Jimmy Romack serving as pallbearers. In honor of his service to his country, the Hopkins County Military Coalition will perform graveside rites.

Visitation is set for Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Billy Jack Romack was born on February 20, 1930, in Brashear, the son of James and Lois Stewart Romack. He married Marcelle McWilliams Vaughan on April 3, 1996 in Hugo, OK; she survives. Mr. Romack held a Masters of Education Degree from East Texas State University and was an Ag and Math teacher, a counselor and a principal. He was of the Methodist faith and was a 32 degree Mason. He served in the US Army for 28 years in active and reserve duty as Lt. Colonel, serving in both Korea and Vietnam.

Survivors include: son, Kelly Romack, of Haltom City; daughters, Kristi Eddings, of El Paso, Kerri Flick, of Aubrey, Kimmi Dennison, of Plano; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Wanda Wheeler, of Toledo, OH, Sue Hale, of Hillsboro.

Funeral services for Hazel Gore, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at Davis Street Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Comer, Rev. David Burns and Rev. Tommy Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Campbell, TX, with Ryan Stracener, Joshua Cope, Jacob, Cope, Warren Joe Gore, Dewayne Gore, Danny Hammons, Alan Hammons, and Dustin Haynsworth serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 7, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Gore passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2011. She was born on May 8, 1923 in Campbell, the daughter of W.O. and Mattie Lee Butner Lowery. Mrs. gore was a member of Davis Street Baptist church. She was better known as WaWA to thousands of children. She worked the concession stand at the ballparks and attended 100's of Wildcat Football games. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Survivors include: daughters, Dorothy of Sulphur Springs, Cathy Haynsworth and husband, Harland of Brashear, Janice Cope and husband, Jimmy of Rockwall; sons, W.D. "Buddy" Gore and wife, Ina of Sulphur Springs, Larry Gore and wife, Pam of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Shannon and Randy Steele, Bobby White, Jeremy Buchanan, Dewayne and Jamie Gore, Shelly Gore, Misty and Shane Bowman, Tammie and Joe Hines, Alan and Jan Hammons, Danny and Amy Hammons, Warren Joe and Donna
Gore, Chandra and Steve Crawford, Dustin Haynsworth, Jannifer Cope, Ryan and Haylea Stracener, Joshua Cope and Jacob Cope; 27 great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great-grandchildren; sister, Letha Harrington and her daughter Linda Harrington of Campbell, TX; sister-in-law Edna Lowery of Campbell; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: brothers, B.Q. Lowery, Dick Lowery, Dee Lowery, and E.E. Hoppy Lowery; sisters, Etha Tibbs, Dorothy Nell Lallemont, and infant sister; great-grandson, Jerad Hammons; grandson, Thomas White.

Funeral services for Frances Avaritt, age 86, of Saltillo will be conducted at 2:00p.m., Sunday November 6, 2011 at Sulphur springs City Cemetery with Rev. Ken Clay officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2011 at West Oak Funeral Home.

Frances passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011 at Briarcliff Health Center of Greenville. she was born on May 7, 1929 in Hopkins County, the daughter of Herbert and Verona (Dickerson) Avaritt. Miss Avaritt was a shipping supervisor for Rockwell International. She was the treasure of the Home Demonstration Club.

Survivors Include: three sisters, Kathryn Orren of Sulphur Springs, Rosemary Avaritt of Edmond, OK, Shirley Moore of Greenville, TX, one brother, Frank Avaritt of Garland, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ella Dyce, age 88, formerly of Hopkins County have been scheduled for Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cleatus Speed officiating. Interment will follow in the Arbala Cemetery with Robert Kimbrell, G.W. Bain, Dale Barker, Ronald Barker, Ryan Clarke, and David Barker serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Tim Barker and Garrett Barker.

Visitation is set for Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Dyce passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Dallas. Ella was born in Arbala on September 23, 1923, the daughter of William H. and Ruby Dimple Frazier Wesson. She married Samuel Eugene Dyce in Dallas on November 3, 1962. He preceded her in death in July 2006. She was an Electronics assembler for Recognition Equipment and was of the Baptist faith.

Surv ivors include: son, Delbert Speed and wife, Joyce of Dallas; sisters, Lois Dyce of Sulphur Springs, Tomsyne Nowlin of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Dale Barker and wife, Kay of Cedar Hill, Tim Barker and wife, Robin of Mansfield, Laura Clarke of Midlothian, Ronald Barker Barker of Midlothian; great-grandchildren, David Barker and wife, Rachael of Arlington, Ryan Clarke of Rockwall, Hayley Clarke of Midlothian, Kendall Barker of Mansfield, Garrett Barker of College Station; great-great-grandchild, Summer Barker of Arlington.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Raymond Wesson, Bill Wesson, Buford Wesson; several half brothers; sisters, Margie Lucero, Pauline Wesson; several half sisters.

Funeral services for Geneva F. Coats age 85, will be held Friday morning at 10:00 a.m., November 4, 2011 at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Emory City Cemetery.

Mrs. Coats passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 28, 1926, in Emory, to Willie and Bessie Shedd Byram. She married Steve Coats in Greenville on April 23, 1945. Mr. Coats preceded her in death in 2002. She worked as a beautician most of her life and had many customers who became her dear friends.

Survivors include: daughter, Barbara Taylor and husband, Jim of Emory; grandson, Jim Mack Taylor of Emory; great-grandchildren, Stephen Taylor, Andrew Taylor and Kaley Taylor; sister, Esta Lee Pope of Alba.

She was preceded in death by: brothers, J.W. Byram, Pete Byram and Truett Byram; sisters, Marie Byram Bryant, Alla Mae Byram Cooper, Betty Byram Shreves and Pearl Byram Willingham.

Funeral services for Mary Porter, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Harold B. Nash, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at East Caney Cemetery with Robert Johnson, Danny Henson, Timothy Ransom, Pete Nash, Cliff Nash, Lester Henley and Jeramy Burkett serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Porter passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. She was born on June 30, 1920 in the East Caney Community the daughter of Minnus and Lemmie Berry Ross. She married Sam Porter on January 22, 1983 in Sulphur Springs. He preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs Porter was a homemaker, midwife and also worked as the first black woman for the Hopkins County Food Locker. Mrs. Porter was a member of the disabled Veteran's Auxiliary where she became president. Mrs. Porter was a member of Morning Chapel Baptist Church, Heroine of Jericho, and president of ALA Unit #822.

Survivors include: children, Freddie Marie, Sam Jr., Willie Ray and Sharon Annett; grandchildren, Marilyn Kidd, Larry Porter, Benjamin C. Rape, Jr., Kevin Rape, Jr., Bobby Hamilton, Lester Wright, Theresa A. Smith, Jacqueline Bonner, Karmon Porter, Jana Porter, Bobby Ray Porter, Mike Porter, LaTanya Porter, Amber Porter and Desiree Lee; 32 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: parents; daughter, Trully Mae; granddaughter, Barbara Porter.

Funeral services for Billie Dove Patton Eppars, age 81, of Cumby, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 4, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev.

David Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Brian Ethridge, missionary to the Philippians.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Eppars passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at Briarcliff Health Center of Greenville. She was born on August 27, 1930 in Hopkins County the daughter of Charlie and Nettie Lawson Patton. She married O.C. Eppars and he preceded her in death in 2004. Mrs. Eppars was a homemaker and a member of Brashear Baptist Church where she at one time taught the ladies Sunday school class.

Survivors include: Quita Slaton and husband, Richard of California, Cherri Ethridge and husband, Johnny of Cumby, Brenda Gardner of Ft. Worth; sons, Jimmy Eppars and wife, Robin of Houston, Wade Eppars and wife, LaVanna and Michael Eppars all of Cumby; sister, Margarett Louise Marks and husband, Ed of Fate; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: brother, J.P. Patton; two grandchildren, Shane Eppars and Jeffrey Ethridge.

Memorials may be made to Fruitfull Harvest, PO Box 1130, Sulphur Springs, TX 754852.

A memorial service for Joyce Udel Shelton, age 93, of Hopkins County, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2011.

Mrs. Shelton passed away on October 27, 2011, at Sandy Lake Rehab Center, in Coppell, Texas. She was born in Hopkins County, on June 27, 1918, the daughter of John Lafayette and Lela Coppedge Hamrick. She was a graduate of Sulphur Bluff High School and later worked in sales in Dallas. She was the loving mother of James D. Shelton and wife Peggy, of Sulphur Springs, Gloria Shelton of Katy, Texas, and Sharon Dresh of Coppell. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Chris Shelton of Mt. Pleasant, Angela Bradford of Longview, Nichole Rosamond of Sulphur Springs, Will Dresh of College Station, Donna Taylor of Austin, and Kent Rich of Joplin, Missouri; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Ottis, Lotus, and Truitt Hamrick.

Mrs. Shelton was loved by all who knew her and will be terribly missed. She loved the Coppell First Baptist and Senior Center, where she was a member.

Graveside funeral services for Lorene Wynn, age 94, of Sulphur Springs are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at the Weaver Cemetery.

Mrs. Wynn passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Sunny Springs Nursing Home. She was born on March 8, 1917, in the Weaver Community, the daughter of Welcome and Donie Horton Smith. She married Paul C. Wynn. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include: a son, Bennie Wynn, of Sulphur Springs; and a sister, Leta York, of Weaver.

Cremation arrangements for Christopher Edwards, age 32, of Point are pending with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Edwards passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. He was born in Wylie on June 8, 1979 to Donald Frances and Vicki Evans Edwards. He was employed as a restaurant manager.

Survivors include: mother, Vicki Chase and husband, Alton, of Point; father, Donald Edward and wife, Karen, of Garland; sister, Amanda Whitener and husband, Rocky, of Greenville; brother, Charlie Edwards; grandparents, Dan and Luann Evans of Greenville; special nephews, Jordan, Zachary and Jacob; numerous other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Don and Deana Edwards; brother, Michael Edwards in 2011.

Funeral services for Geraldine Jackson, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, are set for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Bryant and Rev. Bruce Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery in Winnsboro, TX with Steve Bonner, Kevin Monk, Mike Gibson, Alec Bridges, Robbie Tedford, and Tom Sellers serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011 at the funeral home.

Geraldine passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011.She was born on December 22, 1921 to Jesse Richard Hill and Ella B. Stanley Hill in Cleburne, TX. She graduated from Pickton High School in 1939. She married Bernard Tedford in Scroggins, TX on July 20, 1940. He preceded her in death on February 15, 1976. She later married Charlie Jackson on July 22, 1983. Charlie preceded her in death on March 14, 1993. She worked for Winnsboro ISD in the tax office until she and Bernard bought a Texaco Distributorship and she went to work in the family business. She was a member of the Progressive Study Group in Winnsboro and the Standard Club in Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include: daughters, Jill Mangum and Linda Jackson of Sulphur Springs; granchildren, Bryan and Lisa Barclay, Mindy and Matt Bell, and Brent and Sherri Barclay of Sulphur Springs, Amy Fox of Arp, and Jason and Summer Mangum of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Talon Bell, Landri Bell, Win Fox, Kody Barclay, Coen Bell and Aiden Mangum; sisters, Norma Biggs of Gladewater and Nita Thornton of Vancouver, WA; brother-in-law, Nelo Tedford and wife, Eldora, of Sulphur Springs; sister-in-law, Sandra Tedford of Fairview; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: parents; daughter, Nancy Russell; sister, Jessie Fae Stevens; brother, Valton Watkins.

Funeral services for Leroy Johnson, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Mason & Mason Mortuary.

Graveside services for Nona Dell Simpson, age 85, formerly of Hopkins County, have been scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at the Nelta Cemetery with Bro. Clint Bratcher officiating.

Visitation will be held at Tapp Funeral Home Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mrs. Simpson passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Lake Point Medical Center in Rowlett. Nona Dell Sexton was born on April 16, 1926, in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of B.C. and Iva Lee Holmes Sexton. She married F.A. Simpson in Oklahoma on January 23, 1943. He preceded her in death in 2010. Mrs. Simpson was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include: son, Charles Simpson and wife, LaVada, of Nevada, TX; grandson, Joseph Edwin Simpson and wife, Robin; great-grandchild, Molly Simpson.

Memorial services for Charles Stewart, of Sulphur Springs, are set for 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Old Tarrant Cemetery with Rev. Edgar Clements officiating.

Visitation will be held at Danny Stewart's home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2011.

Mr. Stewart passed away at his residence on Monday, October 24, 2011.Mr. Stewart was born on October 29, 1962 in Dallas, the son of Joe David and Betty June Maynard Stewart.

Survivors include: mother; daughters, Nicole Stewart of Emory, Britney Stewart and fiance, Brandon Pitre of Emory, Jessica Stewart of Sulphur Springs; sister, Darla Stonaker of Brashear; brother, Danny Stewart and wife, Caroline of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Kyle Evans of Emory and Hayden Stewart of Sulphur Springs; uncle, Derrell Stewart and wife, Regina of Bogata; aunts, Frances Row of Birthright, Billie Robinson of Cooper, Patricia Virgel and husband, Pete of Peerless, Connie Parker of Commerce; four nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Gladys Reppond, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Lewis and Tommy Johnston officiating.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Sterling Cemetery with Rick Frazier, Tyler Higginbotham, Terry Flora, Cody Flora, Winston Perkins, Jason Frazier, Caleb Frazier, and Colton Frazier serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the funeral home.

Gladys passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at Carriage House Manor. She was born in Bennett, TX on October 16, 1935 the daughter of Leonard Clarence and Katie Lucille Gilbert Followell. She married Glenn William Reppond on March 25, 1956 in Brownfiled, TX. He preceded her in death in 2011. Gladys was a retired owner and director of a day care center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs where she worked in the nursery, taught first grade Sunday School and was a faithful member of the choir.

Survivors include: daughters, Carla Frazier and husband, Rick, Diana Reppond, Glenda Flora and husband, Terry, all of Sulphur Springs; mother, Katie Followell of Sulphur Springs; sister, Hazel Woodyard of Tomball; grandchildren, Tyler Higginbotham, Cody Flora, Stacey McBride and husband, Delton.

Cremations arrangements for Donna Stewart, age 56, of Greenville, formerly of Cumby, are pending with West Oaks funeral Home.

Donna Lynn Stewart passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 ar her residence. She was born on September 28, 1956 in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of James and Maxine Merle Ratzloff Blanton. She married Gerald L. Stewart and he survives. Donna was a homemaker.

Survivors include: children, Candi Brownlee of Monroe, LA, Tawana Brown of Calhoun, LA, Russell Skeen and John Skeen both of Georgetown, TX, Kelli Synder of McKinney, TX; sister, Mary Ann Summers of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Kirsten, Leia, Rileigh, Dylan, Hunter, Jarred, Zoe and Victoria.

Family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer,org.

Funeral services for Sue McKinney Keen, of Sulphur Springs, will be conduted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2011, with Rev, John Gandy and Dr. Jimmy Henry officiating. Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the funeral home.

Ms. Keen passed away on Sunday morning, October 23, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Pickton, January 23, 1938, the daughter of J. C. Nichols and Lillie Maude Henderson Nichols. She married Kenneth McKinney. He preceded her in death. She married Herman Keen; he survives. She was a retired cafeteria worker for Winnsboro ISD and a member of Caney Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughters, Cindy Anderson and husband, Gary of Klondike, Teresa Dudley of Hugo, OK, Kathy Roehm and husband, Gregory of Las Vegas, Nevada, Pam Jameson and husband, Keith of Antlers, OK and Debra Spaid of Pickton; sisters, Nell Sisco and husband, Jack of Dallas and Nancy Grimes of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Jason Anderson, Tim Anderson, Melissa Peters, Kyle Adams, Travis Adams, Wade Jameson and Klay Jameson; great-grandchildren, Kyle Rineheart, Montanna Anderson, Lexi Peters, Hunter Anderson, Kaleb Anderson, Haley Anderson and Harley Anderson.

Memorials may be made to Caney Cemetery Fund, 509 Tate Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.

Funeral services for Marsha Lowrey, age 57, of Brashear, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2011 with Rev. Brian Bosworth officiating. Burial will follow at Greenview Cemetery.

Ms. Lowrey passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Evansville, Indiana, January 16, 1954, the daughter of Richard L. Nestor and Betty Jane Vanderveer Nestor. She was a secretary for LTV Corp in Grand Prairie, Texas. She was a member of St. Stephen United Methodist Church in Arlington.

Survivors include: daughter, Allyssa Dannielle Jefferson; mother, both of Brashear; sister, Deborah Gail Ferguson of Anna; grandchildren, Taylor Morris, Kailey Hyatt and Hunter Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Dadre Morris and Audrey Gray.

Memorial services for Allen Webb, formerly of Hopkins County, have been scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Tapp Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Yantis Cemetery.

Mr. Webb passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011, at the VA Hospital in Dallas. He was born on February 28, 1925, the son of Benjamin Harvey and Opal Folmar Webb. He was a retired salesman for Minyard's Food Stores, Inc. He was of the Baptist faith. Allen serv ed in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He married Barbara Huddleston in Oklahoma in 1983. She preceded him in death in 2009.

Other survivors include: daughter, Tamara McColey and husband, Phillip; grandchildren, Amanda McColey, Bradley McColey and wife, Jalynn; great-grandchild, Aiden McColey; step-sons, Michael and Don Rodney Huddleston; step-daughter, Deborah Huddleston; sisters, Emmadale Thompson and Lola Mae Wilson.

Funeral services for Sandra Ishmael Pickett, age 65, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow services in the Sherley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Graves, Scott Stahl, Tory Humphries, Dave Graves, John Paul Roundtree and Scott Norris.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at the funeral home.

Sandra Pickett passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at her home. She was born to Jessie Faye Ishmael Walker and the late Melvin Sterling Ishamel on April 30, 1946 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Sandra graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1964. She married Joe C. Pickett on December 7, 1987 in Hugo, OK.

She was a member of Shannon Oaks Church and enjoyed any activity that her family was involved in.

Survivors include: mother, Jessie Walker; daughters, Chris Hughes, Amber Cody and husband, Stuart, Joie Pickett; sons, Jarred I. Pickett and wife, Amanda, Todd Bernhardt and wife, Kathy, and Jeff Pickett; six grandchildren, Krystal Morton and husband, Mark, Rachael Bernhardt, Toni K. Cody, Maci Merrell, Parris Pickett and Sophie Pickett; step-brother, Buddy Walker; step-sisters, Joy Wilson and Pat Looney.

She was preceded in death by: husband, Joe C. Pickett; father, Melvin Ishmael; brothers, Jerry Ben Ishmael and Larry Melvin Ishmael; step-father, J.O. Orville Walker.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sherley Cemetery, PO Box 493, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.

Graveside funeral services for Linda Frew, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 2011, at Mt. Sterling Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., Sunday, prior to services at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ms. Frew was born on November 29, 1945, the daughter of Joe Hoover and Edith Janette Beadles Hoover. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: a daugther, Carla Brown, of Mt. Vernon; a son, Tony Frew of Mt. Vernon; a sister, Kay Lunceford of Tyler; grandchildren, Antonio Brown, Roxanne Brown, and David Frew; and one great-grandson, Elijah Frew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Terry Frew and Chris Frew; and two brothers, Joe Dale Hoover and Ronnie Hoover.

A graveside funeral service for Phillip Kerby, age 38, of Dike, is scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. Rev. Clyde Warner will officiate.

Mr. Kerby passed away on Friday morning, October 21, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, following an automobile accident. He was born in Greenville, Texas, on February 15, 1973, the son of Bobby Kerby and Charlene Stevens Kerby. He married Kelly Lynn Holmes, in Sulphur Springs, on December 10, 2010. She survives.

Mr. Kerby was a self-employed welder and a member of the Assembly of God Church.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Brittani Ann Kerby of Brashear and Kayle Delaney Kerby, of Dike; a son, Brent Matthew Kerby of Dike; his parents, Bobby and Charlene Kerby; three brothers, Eddie Kerby of Shirley, Johnny Kerby of Atlanta, and Tim Kerby of Brashear.

Funeral services for Leslie D. Burkham, age 73, of Dike, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Jimmy Henry will officiate. Interment will follow at Connor Cemetery with Kevin Mills, Michael Slay, Cory Fleeman, Robert Burkham, Gary Burkham, Michael Burkham, Randy Robertson and Jarad serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Young and Rogue Villarreal.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Burkham passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 8, 1938 in Dike, TX, the son of Elvis and Juanita Kerns Burkham. Mr. Burkham was a truck driver for over 33 years. He was a member of the Teamsters Union #745.

Survivors include: children, Debra Burkham of Mena, AR, Charles Sims of Callisburg, bonnie Fleeman and Jesse of Venus, TX, Jackie and Melanie of Euless, TX; sister, Elona Midkiff of Little Elm, TX; brother, Bill Burkham and wife, Dorothy of Dallas; grandchildren, Michael Slay, Ida Villarreal, Kevin Mills and Kim, Cherishe Baker and Toye, Cory Fleeman and Shirley, Lori Starks, Casey Fleeman, Brandi Oliva, Megan Burkham, Ashley Burkahm, Adrianna Garber; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: parents; first wife of 28 years, Shirley Jo Burkham and second wife of 16 years, Phyllis Ann Burkahm; son, David Burkham and wife, Mary; grandchild, Amber Burkahm; great-grandchild, Hunter Wolfe; brother-in-law, Jerry Lee Midkiff.

Funeral services for Jackie Dean Cook, of Como, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 24, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Rev. Eldon Hamilton will officiate.

Interment will follow services at the Black Oak Cemetery. with Jamison McCarroll, Rob Sapko, Chris Trout, Jason Brown, Mike Phillips, and Chris Albert serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Cook passed away on Friday morning, October 21, 2011, at his residence. He was born, in Como, on May 8, 1937, the son of Dial Cook and Maydean Martin Cook. He married Melanie Ruth Groves, in Sulphur Springs, on February 19, 200t. She survives.

Mr. Cook was a retired manager of mechanics at Exxon. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church and served in the U.S. Navy.

Other survivors include: four daughters, Jamie McCarroll, and Kim Freeman, both of Mesquite, Jackie Sapko of Springfield, MO, and Carmen Trout of Sulphur Springs; a son, Chris Trout of Quinlan; grandchildren, Kristina Freeman, Sarah Poer, Carsten Sapko, Colten Sapko, Aiden McCarroll, Jaxon Degen, Tayah Bell, Landen Trout, and Harleigh Trout; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Calvin Cook; and a brother, James Cook.

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Chapman, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home C hapel, at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2011, with Rev. Perry Johnson and Rev. John Odom officiating. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Brian Odom, Kevin Wright, Toby Armstrong, Eddie Schumpert, Todd Perkins and Jerry Radney serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Sandy Rolfe, Mike Sheedy, Steve Sheedy, Butch Young, Mitzi Welch, Rodney Harred and Mike Webb.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Chapman passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011.She was born in Winfield, Kansas June 29, 1926, the daughter of A.K. Turner and Bertie Phillips Turner. She married Ennis Ray Chapman in Cooper, October 2, 1945. He preceded her in death in 2004. She was a retired accountant for Jim Masters Western Store. She was a member of Elm Ridge Baptist and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include: daughters, Pat Odom and husband, Gary of Yantis, Debbie Berry and husband, Roger and Brenda Wright, all of Sulphur Springs; sister, Mary Jo Stoker of Burleson; brothers, Jim Turner of Abilene, Johnny Bob Turner of Haskell and Bill Turner of Levelland; grandchildren, Julie Perkins, Brian Odom, Gayle Schumpert, John Odom, Erica Armstrong, Kevin Wright, Kacye Wright Newsom and Beverly Radney; great-grandchildren, Sarah Odom, Jordan Odom, Tyler Armstrong, Jake Armstrong, Chandler Armstrong, Drew Hanna, Riley Shepard, Seth Shepard, Gage Shepard, Benjamin Perkins, Jack Perkins, Abby Perkins, Dylan Odom, Pacye Odom, Green Lee Odom, Jonah Schumpert, Aimee Radney, Justin Radney, Tavin Wright, McKenna Wright and Rhett Newsom.

She was preceded in death by: daughter, Barbara Ann Chapman; sisters, Dorothy Young, Norma Grant, Berniece Carter and Sue Sheedy; brothers, A.K. Turner, Jr., Dennie Turner and George Turner.

Funeral services for Judy Scott, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Chad Calhoun and Bro. Garry Allen will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Mahoney Cemetery, with Billy O'Brien, Don Bailey, Calvin Flemings, Ed Gentry, T.N. Gregory, Jack Newsom, Leonard Stout, and Mike Boyd serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2011, at the funeral home.

Judy Marie Scott passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1943, the daughter of James Leroy and Hazel Hankins McIntire.

Mrs. Scott was a bookkeeper and the owner of J & S Bookkeeping. She was a member of Lake Highland Baptist Church and Beta Sigma Phi. She married W.D. Scott, in Hugo, OK, on January 2, 1959. He survives.

Other survivors include: her mother; sons, Danny Scott (Gary) of Dallas, David Scott (Kayla) of Garland, Jim Scott (Tina) of Longview, and Tim Scott of Hutchins; a sister, Debbie Wilkie (Royce) of Yantis; and three grandchildren, Jessica Nicole Scott, William David Scott II, and Benjamin Caleb Scott.

Funeral services for James D. Gentry, age 84, of Dallas will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. B.J. Teer officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

James D. Gentry passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Doctors Hospital in Dallas. He was born in Yantis July 15, 1927, the son of Jack Gentry and Bertha Pritchett Gentry. He married Joyce L. Douglas in Dallas in 1981; she survives. He was a retired self-employed cab driver. He served in the United States Army.

Survivors include: step-daughter, Linda Brockway of Richardson; brothers, Jerry McDonald, Mickey McDonald and Kenneth McDonald; two step-grandchildren, Kassandra Brockway and Kenneth Brockway.

Funeral services for Ronald Young, age 49, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Willis E. Taylor, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Jimmy Davis, Lester Davis, Ivan Wright, Tyrone Adams, Philip Johnson and Ray Young serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Young passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at his residence. He was born on April 23, 1962, the son of Willis Lee Jake Young and Larareen Young. Ronald attended school in Sulphur Springs and was a faithful member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include: mother; sisters, Brenda and Freddie Earvin and Vanessa and Dalvis Johnson of Sulphur Springs; brothers, Glen Young of Ladonia, Mike and Sandra Young of Ft. Worth, Patrick and Torai Young of Sulphur Springs and Shellie Young of Commerce; aunts, Helen Stephens and Martha Jean Vaughn; uncle, Billy Ray Young and a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by: father; grandparents; aunts, Archie Jean Davis, Nobie Johnson, Settie Mae Stephens and Edna Calhoun; uncles, Howard Stephen II, Steve Stephens, Charles A. Young, Burnice Young and George Edward Young.

Funeral services for Eunice Lorraine Mitchell, age 84, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Spence Chapel in First Baptist Church, with Rev. Fred Lewis and Rev. Tommy Johnston officiating. Burial will follow at Mahoney Cemetery, with Kyle Burke, Mike Mitchell, Mark Mitchell, Mickey Ferguson, Paul Ferguson and Jerry Don Voss serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 15, 2011 t Murray-Orwsosky Funeral Home.

Eunice Lorraine Mitchell passed away at Carriage House Manor Friday morning, October 14, 2011. She was born in Sulphur Springs August 14, 1927, the daughter of Chester Hoover and Ethel Holland. She married George H. Mitchell in Dallas on May 1, 1947; he survives. She was a retired auditor for the City of Dallas and a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughters, Pam Silva of Ft. Worth and Debbie Burke and husband, Robert of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Annie Noel Wildes and husband, Col. James Wildes, II and Kyle Burke; great-grandson, James Wildes III.

Funeral services for J.E. Chapman, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 15, 2011, with Rev. Marc Dobson officiating. A military graveside service under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mr. Chapman passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 11, 2011 at Veterans Hospital in Dallas. He was born in Dike on July 7, 1924, the son of Enoch Chapman and Viola Vickers Chapman. He married Wanda Faye Recer in Durant, Oklahoma on September 17, 1973; she survives. He was a retired driver for Mercury Freight Lines and he was of the Baptist faith. He served in the US Army during WWII.

Survivors include:two sons, Jerry Don Chapman of Emory and Danny Joe Owen; daughter, Linda Owen; brother, Lewis Chapman, all of Mesquite; grandchildren, Scott Chapman, Wesley Chapman, Emily Sawa and John Owen; great-grandchildren, Brook Sawa and Bram Sawa.

Funeral services for Tom Minter, age 74, of Rowlett, will be conducted at Pickton United Methodist Church at 12:00p.m., Saturday, October 15, 2011, With Rev. Henry Suche officiating.

Interment will follow at Pickton Cemetery, with Brian Pleasant, Greg Pleasant, Rick Jaskula and David Minter serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m., Friday, October 14, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Minter passed away at his residence Monday evening, October 10, 2011. He was born in Pickton, July 27, 1937, the son of Joseph Minter and Idabell (Templeton) Minter. He married Janie Hyatt in Dallas May 5, 1986; she survives.

He was a retired division controller for Texas Instruments. He obtained a master's degree in business from East Texas State University. He was a member of First Christian Church of Garland and the Texas Air National Guard.

Other survivors include: son, Tommy Minter of Garland; daughter, Kasey Minter of Rowlett; sister, Barbara Shields of Grapevine and granddaughters, Samantha Minter.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Maryann Pleasant and Sally Roushey and brother, Dr. Joe Bob Minter.

Funeral services for Reba Beatrice Horton Willingham, age 75, of Royce City, formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Rev. Don Tinsley officiating. Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery with Kevin Horton, Jerry Willis, Dan Hinton, W.G. White, G.V. Hughes and Jerry Womack serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home,

Reba passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 at The Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. She was born on May 21, 1936 in Sulphur Springs the daughter of Maynard Lee and Lillie B. White Horton. She married Duran Gene Willingham and he preceded her in death. She was a typist for Land America Title for over 40 years. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: mother, Lillie B. Horton Gode; daughter, Sonja Regene Cornell of Mesquite; son, Marvin Alan Cornell of Dallas; grandchildren, Melissa Anna Lawson and husband, David of Wills Point; great-grandchildren, Chaney Danielle Elliott, Collin Reed Lawson and Abagail Lawson; sister-in-law, Jo Nell Willis and husband, Jerry of Sulphur Springs; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: father; brothers, Richard Horton, M.L. Horton; two nephews, David Horton and Richard Horton, Jr.

Memorials may be made to Arbala Cemetery, Po box 111, sulphur Springs, TX, 75482.

Funeral services for R.V. Copeland, age 70, of Prosper and formerly of Hopkins County, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Copeland passed away on Sunday morning, October 9, 2011, at Centennial Medical Center, in Frisco.

Funeral services for Uila Chester, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, with Ryan Chester, Brian Floyd, Casey Chester, Dylan Chester, Kody Chester, Blake Chester, Kehl Chester, and Bryce Chester serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Chester passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, in Tyler. She was born on Swains Island, Tokelau Islands, on December 12, 1941, the daughter of Misikosi Jennings and Fanolua Jennings Tu.

Mrs. Chester was a longtime owner operator of Uila's Beauty Salon and Barber Shop. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, cooking, music, trail rides, playing cards and games, but especially spending quality time with family and friends.

Survivors include: her mother, Fanolua Jennings Tu; son, Jeff Chester and wife Karla of Sulphur Springs; daughter, Jo Lynn Chester of Greenbay, Wisconsin; son Jimmy Chester and fiancee Lisa Tucker of Sulphur Springs; son, James Chester and wife Marie of Kahului, Maui; daughter, Jacqueline Waters of Crowley, TX; and son, Junior Chester and fiancee Shannon Henry of Sulphur Springs; twenty-two grandchildren, Ryan and Sunni Chester, Kayleen and Eddie Perez, Jessica Chester, Kody Chester, Kehl Chester, LeoLoni Van Vleet, Laissez Van Vleet, Laci Chester, Casey Chester, Maci and Brandon Fowler, Kayla Chester, Dylan Chester, Brian Floyd, Kelsi Chester, Bryce Chester, Katerina Price, Madison Chester, Taylor Chester, Samantha Chester, Rachel Chester, Blake Chester, and Haylee Chester; 10 great-grandchildren, Ayden Chester, Koby Perez, harley Perez, Caden Perez, Bryson Reyes, Adrien Reyes, Dominik Wittkopf, Jersey Fowler, Cade Price, and Emma Price; 13 sisters, Mafaolo K. Savean, Fano Savea, Toetu J. Mao, Samalaulu Oritiz, Shelia Jennings, Mary Jennings, Makulu Kapesi Laulu, Tumalatour Jennings Taumaleve'a, Malata Jennings Sole, Fa'asopo Jennings, Orepa J. Thomas, Seepa K. Roy, and Swain Kapesi; ten brothers, Peni J. Kapesi Sr., Filo J. Kapesi Tu, Charlie Jennings, Etoma jennings, Falefia Jennings, Taumaoe Kapesi Tu, Tupou Kapesi Tu, Ene Jennings, Aluia Jennings, Aleli Niumatu; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Joe Clinton Chapman; one granddaughter, Celia Waters; a grandson, Jayden Chester; a great-granddaughter, Presleigh Price; her father, Misikosi Jennings; her step-mother, Faileaso Misikosi Jennings; her step-father, Kapesi Tu; a sister; and six brothers.

Tony Gene Swindell, age 28, of Sulphur Springs, passed away in Sulphur Springs, Sunday, October 9, 2011, in an automobile accident. He was born in Dallas, on November 11, 1982, the son of Mike Swindell and Kathy Coker Swindell. He was a professional tattoo artist and worked at Chicken Express.

Survivors include: his father, Mike Swindell, and wife Kathryn, of Sulphur Springs; two brothers, Michael Chad Swindell, of Cooper, and Jonathon Swindell, of Sulphur Springs; two sisters, Jennifer Skeen and Melanie Skeen, both of Sulphur Springs; three nephews and one niece.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Swindell; a brother, Michael Shane Swindell; and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Louie Coker and Mr. & Mrs. Cyril Swindell.

A memorial service for Mark Reed Simpson, age 54, of Cumby, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 15, 2011, at First Baptist Church, in Cumby.

Mr. Simpson passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 29, 2011. He was born in Oakland, California, on October 2, 1956, the son of Don Simpson and Barbara Hill Simpson.

Graveside services for Orhen James Chastain, age 86, of Tom Bean, originally from Emory, will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, October 7, 2011 in Emory City Cemetery. Bro. Billy Smith will officiate.

Mr. Chastain passed away October 5, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Emory on May 19, 1925 to John and Elsie Fuston Chastain. He married Billy Jo Bellah on October 22, 1947 at Tyler. Prior to retirement Mr. Chastain was a land surveyor. He served in the US Army during the WWII conflict.

Survivors include: wife, Billy Jo of Tom Bean; sons, Boyd Ray Chastain of Sherman and Eddie Joe Chastain of Tom Bean; brothers, George Chastain of Tomball and Lynn Chastain of Palestine; sisters, Dorothy Harrell of Palestine and Faye Taylor of Tyler; grandchildren, Cory Joe Chastain, Heather Ruth Chastain of Palestine, Adam Joe Chastain, Alexander Weston Chastain and Andrew Dylan Chastain; great-grandchildren, David Ray Black, III, Tristan Colby Chastain, Nikki Backest, Cora Belle Chastain, Dawson Wayne Black, and Mackenzie Rae Chastain.

Funeral services for James Morgan, age 87, formerly of Hopkins County, are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2011, in Tapp Funeral Home Chaple. Bro. Lee Huff will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Gafford Chapel Cemetery, with Terry Speed, Joe Thomas, Mercer King, and John Wisniewski serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 7, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mr. Morgan passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1924, in the Ridgeway community, the son of Dalton Allen and Dovie May Mitchell Morgan. He married Mary Allen Eaton, in Sulphur Springs, in 1948. She preceded him in death in 1992.

Mr. Morgan was a retired dairy farmer and truck driver. He served in the U..S. Army, during WWII. In honor of his service, the Hopkins County Military Coalition will present the flag at graveside services.

Survivors include: a son, Kenneth Morgan and wife Elizabeth, of Sulphur Springs; daughters, Carolyn King and husband Mercer of West Monroe, LA, and Deborah Wisniewski and husband John of Sulphur Springs; a brother, Dorman Morgan and wife Sharon of Como; sisters, Thelma Parker of Sulphur Springs, LaVerne Tidwell of Dallas, and Irene Belcher and husband Sanford of Sulphur Springs; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a companion, Gladys Greer, of Millsap.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Louise Crawford; a grandson, Dee Morgan; and a granddaughter, Misty Michelle Morgan.

Funeral services for Larry Vaughan, age 65, of Brashear, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 9, 2011, at Brashear Baptist Church. Rev. David Burns and Rev. Harvey Snyder will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Brashear Cemetery, with Kailob Wallace, Kaden Wallace, Dan George, Carl Smith, Sammy Gomez, Ricky Smith, Tim Smith, Rickey Vaughan, Rusty Vaughan, and Ryan Vaughan serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Brashear Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2011, at Murray-Orwoksy Funeral Home.

Mr. Vaughan passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Sulphur Springs, on July 2, 1946, the son of O.H. Vaughan and Velma Moore Vaughan. He married Carolyn Kay Smith, in Brashear, on July 9, 1965. She survives.

Mr. Vaughan was owner of Vaughan Automotive and a member of Brashear Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Amy Wallace of Greenville, and Kristi George and husband Dan, of Westerville, Ohio; a brother, Rickey Vaughan of Cumby; and grandchildren, Kailob Wallace, Kaden Wallace, Emma George, Molly George, and Max George.

Graveside services for Helen Moyle, ag3 93, of Hopkins County, will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2011, at Tidwell Cemetery on Hwy. 34 about ten miles north of Greenville. Officiating will be Randy Reed.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2011, at the funeral home.

Ms. Moyle passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at Dubuis Hospital, in Paris. She was born in White Rock, Texas, July 3, 1918, the daughter of Layton M. Rice and Lizzie Emma Claiborne Rice. She married Philip Richard Moyle in Greenville on June 17, 1958. He preceded her in death in 1979. She graduated from The Teachers Training College in Commerce, Texas. She was a retired teacher, having taught for 30 years in Newsome and Donna, Texas. She was a devout Christian and a member of League Street Church of Christ.

Survovors include: niece, Tona Sue Hudson and husband, Gus of Sulphur Springs; great-nephew, Frank Wheeler, Lloyd E. Giles and wife, Doris of Emory and Bob Gles and wife, Sandy of Canton and Vickie Giles of Greenville; several great-nephews and great-nieces.

She was preceded in death by: six sisters, Baby Rice, Kathryn Parker, Rogene Jordan, Emma Rice, Ouida Giles and Latonia Johnson; nephew, Charles Giles.

Memorials may be made to tidwell Cemetery Association, 1400 Alpine St. Greenville, Texas 75402 and/or the League Street Church of Christ, sulphur Springs.

Funeral services for Wayne Murphy, formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be held at Central Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Jay Abernathy, Rev. Bruce Stinson and Rev. B.J. Teer officiating. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Delvin Firzgerald, Doyle Starret, Tommy Moore, Valton Teer, Leon Crawford, David Richie, Perry Altenbaumer, Bobby Plunk and Stephen Bonner serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the officers and deacons of Central Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mr. Murphy passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, in Palestine. He was born December 5, 1937, in Winnsboro, Texas, to Raymond and Lula Murphy. On October 6, 1945, Wayne married Betty Sue Gilbreath in Como, Texas. He served in the United States Army in the early 1960's. He was co-owner of The Appliance Hospital in Sulphur Springs for 30 years until his illness forced his retirement earlier this year. He was a member of Central Baptist Church having served in many leadership positions over the years, including deacon and trustee. He loved music, enjoyed singing in the adult choir as well as playing tuba in the church orchestra.

Survivors include: wife of 54 years, Betty ; daughter, Charlisa Goodman and husband, John of Palestine' granddaughter, Emily Goodman, of Denton; brother, Jerry Murphy and wife, Brenda of Tyler; sister-in-law, Lela Hollis of Sulphur Springs; several nieces and nephews and many friends whom considered him family.

Memorials may be made to The Gideons and/or Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University, Tyler, Texas75701.

Funeral services for Tommie "Red" Ely, age 93, of Point, are scheduled for Friday, October 7, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., at the County Line Baptist Church, on Fm-275, south of Miller Grove. Bro. Billy Smith will officiate.

Visitation will be Thursday evening, October 6, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Ely passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011, at the Senior Suite Care and Rehab, in Emory. He was born on March 10, 1918, in Point, Tx, the son of Thomas Ely and Annie Bell Coats Ely. He married Lillie F. Odell McCormack, in Point, on March 18, 1936.

Survivors include: a grandson, Jackie A. Ely and wife Sara Lee of Point; granddaughters, Charlotte Killian and husband Michael of Spring, and Donna Bowman and husband Bob of NOrth Shore; a sister, Helen Collins of Ft. Worth; two brothers, Charles Hendry "Jot" Ely and wife Darlene of Rowlett, and Willie Joseph "Jody" Ely of Point; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family and friends.

Funeral services for Edith Marie Blanks, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow services in the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be conducted one hour prior to services (9:00 a.m.) at the funeral home.

Mrs. Blanks passed away at the Heart Hospital of Plano, on Monday, October 3, 2011. She was born on June 10, 1924, in Headley, Texas, the daughter of Stanley Morris Conner and Roxie Wyninegar Conner. She married Charles Blanks, in Amarillo. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Blanks was a homemaker and she was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post #8560.

Survivors include: a son, Joe Blanks of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Michael Blanks, Edi Wood, and Chad Lee Wood; and four great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Tommy Blanks and Donnie Wood; and one brother, Gilbert Connor.

Sula Faye Redden, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at her daughter’s home in Nolan County.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at Broadway Baptist Church in Sweetwater with the Rev. Lyndel Hix and the Rev. Chris Stephens officiating. Interment will be in the Sweetwater Cemetery beside her loving husband of 64 years directed by McCoy Funeral Home of Sweetwater.

There will be a family visitation Monday, Oct. 3, at McCoy Funeral Home from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Sula was born to John W. and Carrie Rushing December 23, 1919 in Wood County, Texas. She moved to Sweetwater in 1926 and later graduated from Sweetwater Newman High School in 1938. She then married the love of her life Vergil Redden January 25, 1939 in Sweetwater.

In 1963, she opened Sula’s Beauty Shop and operated it until her retirement in 1983.

a wonderful Christian lady, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Sula was a kind and patient friend to many and the world’s best cook. Loved by all, she will be deeply missed.

She is survived by two sons; Mike Redden and wife Gail of Abilene, by Carey Redden and wife Janet of Sweetwater, by two daughters; Latria Sims and husband Wesley of Sweetwater, and Darla Reed and husband Randy of Sulphur Springs, TX, eleven grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Butch Sims, Vance Sims, Chase Sims, Luke Sims, Michael Williams, Kevin Vandenberge, and Mike Redden.

Memorial services for Eisidro Ramirez, age 74, of Point, will be held Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Eisidro Ramirez passed away at his home on Sunday, October 2, 2011. He was born in La Coste on April 13, 1937 to Santos C. and Manuela Casterez Ramirez, Sr. During his working career he was employed with the US Postal Service and worked his way up from a letter carrier to his position as Post Master. He served his country from 1960-1966 in the US Army. He married Brenda Sue Pecina on March 2, 1984 in Greenville. She survives.

Others survivors include: daughters, Beverly Ramirez of Point and Diana Christine London of Point; son, Bobby Wayne Reeves of Greenville; nephew, Brandon Pecina of Greenville; numerous nieces and nephews; three brothers; five sisters; grandchildren, Ashley, Josh Skyler, B.J., D. J., and Nick; three great-grandchildren; numerous other family and friends.

Funeral services for Clyde Hathcoat, age 85, are scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Tapp Funeral Home with Bro. Chad Calhoun officiating. Burial will follow in Connor Cemetery with David Hall, Chris Shotwell, Justin Hall, Rick Hall, Mike Skelton, Rob Sams, Jr., and Daniel Hathcoat serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mr. Hathcoat passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Sunny Springs Nursing Home in Sulphur Springs. He was born March 6, 1926 in Flora, Texas, the son of William MacHouston Hathcoat and Anna Vest. He married Ruby E. Jones in Sulphur Springs on April 24, 1948. She preceded him in death on September 18, 2011. Mr. Hathcoat was a welder and a farmer. He served in the Marine Corp during WWII.

Survivors include: son, Jerry Hathcoat and wife, Rebecca, of Sulphur Springs; daughter, Linda Sams and husband, Bob, of Kissimmee, FL; sister-in-law, Frances Skelton and husband, Jimmy; brother-in-law, Kenneth Hall; grandchildren, Rob Sams, Jr., Stephanie Guthrie, Phillip Sams, Daniel Hathcoat, Anna Calavan; five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Mary Ann Farmer, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs with Bro. Fred Lewis officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011 in Spence Chapel at First Baptist Church

Mary passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 in San Antonio. She was born on September 16, 1947 in Harlington, Texas to Charlie Ray and Katie Mae Nowlin. She graduated from Harlington High in 1966 and was enjoying the friendship and good fellowship of her classmates at her 45th Class Reunion when she was taken ill.

Survivors include: children, Melissa Cook and husband, Chad, and Troy Farmer; grandchildren, Cole Farmer, Jake Farmer, Mallory Cook, Josh Hill; daughter-in-law, Myra Farmer; her children's father, Danny Farmer; mother, Katie Nowlin; brothers and sisters, Tex Nowlin and Utley Nowlin, Jimmy Nowlin and wife, Carol, Ruth Lewman and husband, Jim, Jess Nowlin, Janie Kelley and husband, Jimmy, Becky Kennedy and husband, Doug, Debbie Gillis and husband, Johnny; nieces and nephews, Shawn Burt and husband, Wayne, Brandt Nowlin and wife, Shana, Jim Nowlin and wife, Shiloh, Cindy Garrett, Katie Kelley, Kari Kelley, Kristi Kelley, Jennifer Kennedy, Matt Gillis and special friend Nancy McElreath; several grandnieces and grandnephews; aunts, cousins and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by: father, Charlie Nowlin and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services for C.W. Hatcher, age 76, of the Miller Grove Community, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2011, at Miller Grove United Methodist Church. Rev. Howard Strickland will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Miller Grove Cemetery, with Johnny McAfee, Cleitus Brown, John Whitehead, Michael Whitehead, Phillip Whitehead, and Joe Mosher serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

C.W. Hatcher passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at Kindred Hospital, in Dallas, TX. He was born on March 31, 1935, in Avinger, Texas, the son of Dock Luther and Trudie Christine Lemmon Hatcher. He married Gail Mercer, on January 10, 1953, in Hugo, OK. She survives.

Mr. Hatcher was a driver and then terminal manager for Red Ball Motor Freight for 25 years, and was self-employed trucker for 29 years. He was a farmer for 50 years, also. He was a member of Miller Grove United Methodist Church, the Kiwanis Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He loved sports and the outdoors. He playe basketball in college, helping them win one of their very first trophies. He also loved baseball and loved watching football, as a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. He liked to fish and hunt and listen to gospel music.

Other survivors include: one son, David Hatcher of Coppell, TX; three daughters, Lynette Holsey and husband David of The Woodlands, TX; Brenda Brown and husband Cletius of Cumby; and Donna Whitehead and husband John of Spring, TX; two sisters, Margaret Marable and husband A.C. of Garland, and Wanda Renshaw and husband Truman of Miller Grove; grandchildren, Nicole Stewart of Brashear, and Michael Whitehead, Allison Brown and Phillip Whitehead all of Spring; great-grandson, Benjamin Hatcher of Commerce; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Hatcher; and a grandson, Matthew Hatcher.

Funeral services for Lela E. Darrow, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 29, 2011, at Miller Grove United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Darrow passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Memorial services for Dorothy Kennedy, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Potts officiating.

Mrs. Kennedy passed away on Saturday evening, September 24, 2011, in Dallas. She was born April 24, 1926, the daughter of M.M. and Agnes Ruth Amox Birghfield. She retired from Southwestern Bell in 1981 after thirty years of service.

Survivors include: daughters, Patricia Lenox Lawrence of Sulphur Springs, Glenda Mac of Combine, TX, and Barbara Lenox Hinson and husband, Robert, of White Oak; five grandchildren, Christi Brumble, Bo Brumble, Emily Johnson, Gary Walker and Brenda Lawrence; eight great-grandchildren; brother, James Birchfield of Sulphur Springs.

Funeral services for Shirley Ann Hare, age 69, are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at Lake Chapel Church. Josh Hood and Gerald Hood will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Sulphur Bluff Cemetery, with grandsons, Ryan Case, Jentry Jaggers, Craig Eudy, Michael Postell, and Cliff Thomas, and nephew, Brandon Haley, serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Cox, Mark Hare, Van Stanley, and Jody Stanley.

Visitation will be on Tuesday night, September 27, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hare was born on October 14, 1941, in Hagensport, TX, the daughter of Jesse and Dorothy Cox Haley. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1959 and married Durwood "Buzz" Hare, in 1959. He survives after 53 years of marriage.

Mrs. Hare graduated from East Texas State University and began her teaching career in Commerce ISD. She completed over 28 years in the classroom at Sulphur Bluff ISD. She was a lifetime member of TSTA and along with her passion for teaching, she loved her Lord, family and friends. She was a member of Lake Chapel Church.

Survivors include: her husband, Buzz Hare; daughters, Tammie Ann Case and husband Bruce, and Tina Lynn Jaggers and husband Terry; her mother, Dorothy Cox Haley; a sister, Reba Todd and husband Stan; grandchildren, Ryan Case and wife Lisa, Rachel Case Thomas and husband Cliff, Jaci Jaggers Postell and husband Michael, Jill Jaggers Eudy and husband Craig, and Jentry Jaggers; and great-grandchildren, Alexis and Reese Case, Dailee and Coy Postell, and Allie Thomas.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Haley; and brothers, Frankie Haley and Daryl Haley.

Graveside funeral services for Billy "Jeff" Foster, age 52, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. Lance Crump will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Mike Williams, Floyd "Junior" Underwood, Jimmy Boswell, Jeremy Melton, Kevin Escobedo, and Gerald Woodard. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Palmer and Scott Palmer.

Mr. Foster passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, in Tyler. He was born on December 27, 1958, in Dallas, the son of Earl and Glenda Sue Jackson, of Dike.

He was a truck driver for Wal-Mart for 11 years and Grocery Supply for 17 years. He loved fishing and hunting, but most of all he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include: his wife of 28 years, Yolanda "YoYo" Waller Foster of Sulphur Springs; his parents of Dike; two daughters, Melissa Royce and husband Tim of Terrell, and Kattie Foster and Jeremy Melton of Sulphur Springs; three grandchildren, Jeffery Andrew Foster, Katelynn Brooke Royse, and Abbie Lee Melton; two sisters, Janet Palmer of Sulphur Springs and Stacy Foster of Pasadena, Tx; and nieces and nephews, Scott Daniel, and April Palmer of Sulphur Springs.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Samantha Evans and Thomas and Bessie Jackson.

George Benjamin Harris, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 211, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Como, on April 22, 1934, the son of J.C. and Lola Fay Cannon Harris. He married Wilma Jean Minty, in Cooper, on October 15, 1970. She preceded him in death earlier this year.

Survivors include: a daughter, Debbie Harris of Sulphur Springs; a sister, Wanda Simpson of Levelland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Clay George Harris; a sister, Lillie Jewel Matthews; and a brother, L.J. Harris.

Graveside funeral services for Wanda Alexander, age 74, of Brashear, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at Sherley Cemetery, with Neal Alexander officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Alexander passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011, at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano. She was born on May 13, 1937, in Cumby, the daughter of Sam and Nealie Butler Barrett. She married E.L. "Junior" Alexander, on July 7, 1951. He survives.

Other survivors include: a son, David Alexander and wife Emily of Brashear; three grandchildren, Kim Self and husband Chris, of Sulphur Springs, Dan Alexander and wife Rebecca of Sulphur Springs, and Neal Alexander and wife Pamela of Sherman; great-grandchildren, Derek and Haylee Millard, Heather, Dalton and Devin Self, Abbie, Elli, Katie, and Andrew Alexander, and Jordan and Samuel Alexander; two foster great-grandchildren; two sisters, Merele McCarty and Ruby Smith both of Sulphur Springs; and one sister-in-law, Eddene Roberts of Brashear.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Lloyd Thomas, William Barrett, Walter Barrett, and Gene Barrett; two sisters, Lillian Carpenter and June Matthews; and one great-grandchild, Krysten Ann Millard.

Memorials may be made to the Sherley Cemetery, P.O. Box 493, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.

Funeral services for Tommy Hurley, Sr., age 68, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2011, at First Baptist Church. Pastor Mark Bryant will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Reilly Springs Cemetery, with Mike Gaisbauer, Kevin Gaisbauer, Chris Gaisbauer, Monty Hurley, Joey Martin, and Aaron Potts serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m, Sunday, September 25, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Hurley passed away on Friday afternoon, September 23, 2011, at Hospice Homeplace of Tyler. He was born in Sulphur Springs, on August 17, 1943, the son of Josiah Alonzo (Lon) and Annis Craig Hurley. He married Sandra Kay Martin, in Sulphur Springs, on October 21, 1989. She survives.

Mr. Hurley was a retired dairy farmer and member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Other survivors include: sons, Tommy Hurley, Jr. of Sulphur Springs, Jason Hurley of Cookeville, TN, Jeremy Hurley of Tucson, AZ, Josh Hurley of College Station, and Scotty Reed of Sulphur Springs; daughters, Crystal Berry of Rowlett, Shelly Swartz of Sulphur Springs, and Sara Walker of Mt. Pleasant; a brother, Marshall Hurley of Sweeney; sisters, Ima Baxley of Sulphur Springs, Zelma Gaisbauer of Dallas, and Luvena Owens of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Macy Hurley, Bo Hurley, Emily Hurley, Lillian Hurley, Tyler Hurley, Josiah Hurley, Brenna Murray, Colby Schwartz, Jackson Reed, Marley Reed, Hunter Walker, and Haydan Walker; and his mother-in-law, Virginia Martin of Sulphur Springs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister, and one grandson, Jordan Hurley.

Funeral services for Col. Bobby Brooks Emmons, U.S. Army Ret., age 76, of Hermitage, TN, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2011, in the chapel of Spring Hill Funeral Home, in Nashville, TN. Seth McDowell will officiate.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2011, at the funeral home.

Col. Emmons passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011. He was born on August 8, 1935, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Brooks and Ada Barnes Emmons. He was a 1952 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School.

Survivors include: his wife, Barbara Emmons; sons, Bobby Brooks Emmons, Jr. and Joseph Edward Emmons; daughters, Esther Elizabeth Larson and Pamela Denise Emmons; step-children, Donna Beardsworth, Tammy Strane, and Randall Beaty; sisters, Ada Louise Goodwin and Mary Henry; and several grandchildren.

A memorial service for John Riley Rhodes, age 84, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 2, 2011, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.

Mr. Rhodes passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Pine Forest, on July 4, 1927, the son of Emmitt and Bertha Gray Rhodes. He married Earlene Tully, in Pickton, on December 31, 1946. She survives.

Mr. Rhodes was a retired truck driver and rancher, having worked for Wingo Feed Mill for a number of years.

Other survivors include: a son, John Riley Rhodes, Jr. and wife Rita of Sulphur Springs; a daughter, Barbara Smith, of Henderson; a brother, Pat Wayne Rhodes and wife Patsy of Sulphur Springs; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda Rhodes; and sisters, Farene Rhodes and Christine Tachell.

Funeral services for Russell W. Sutterfield, age 68, of Brashear are scheduled for Monday, September 26, 2011 at 11:00a.m., in the chapel of West Oaks Funeral Home. Rev. Gerald Palmer will officiate.

Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m., Sunday, September 25, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be Rusty Sutterfield, Scooter Stutterfield, Greg Lewis and Terry Butler.

Mr. Sutterfield passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, TX. He was born on April 30, 1943, in Beardstown, IL, the son of Emitt Benjamin and Virginia Mae Scott Sutterfield. He married Debra Rose and she survives.

Mr. Sutterfield was retired as a manager for Nortel Networks, where he worked in telecommunications. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Scottish Rite.

Other survivors include: his mother, Virginia Mae Scott of Jerseyville, IL; daughters, Merri Sutterfield Butler and husband John of Temple, ancTeresa Sutterfield Lewis and husband Gregg of Rockwall; sons, Russell Scott Sutterfield and wife Sunnie of Pollock, TX, and Emitt Dale Sutterfield and wife Teri of Lubbock; grandchildren, Brysan and Bradon Sutterfield, Chelsea Buttler, Justin, Kayleigh and Blake Lewis, and Shyann and Shaelynn Sutterfield; a sister, Pat Sutterfield Revis and husband Jess of Barry, IL; brothers, Paul Sutterfield and wife ruth and Ernie Sutterfield and wife Sharon all of Beardstown, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for William C. "Bill/Son" Petty, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 25, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Jason Petty and Bruce Stinson will officiate.

Interment will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park with Jason Petty, Billy Petty II, Todd Hawkins, Chad Hawkins, Jessica Jarrard and Derek Robinson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Rooks, Jr., and Gary Odom.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Petty passed away Thursday afternoon, September 22, 2011 at his residence. He was born on July 12, 1922, the son of Elijah and Gertrude Clevenger Petty. He married Anita Louise Wilkins, on December 24, 1945. She survives.

Mr. Petty was a retire vice-president for Republic Gypsum and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and the VFW in Sweetwater.

Other survivors include: daugthers, Iva Leigh Harrison of Las Vegas, NV, Sheryl Rooks (Don) of Sulphur Springs, Shanon Hawkins of Grand Junction, CO, and Elaine Lang (Bob) of Delta, CO; a son, William Billy Petty, Jr. (Cynthia) of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA; grandchildren, Billy Petty II, Jason Petty, Andrea Petty, Alissa Petty Melton, Donald Rooks Jr., Dennell Robinson, Chad Hawkins, Todd Hawkins, Brooke Jarrard, Melanie Jarrard, Shelby Jarrard Smith, and Emily Martinez; and great-grandchildren, Derek Robinson, Brandon Robinson, Luke Melton, and Jack Melton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alvin Petty, Earl Petty, Leamon Petty, and Billy Bob Petty; and sisters, Faye Diederman and Jo Tally.

Funeral services for Ralph Harrell Evans, Sr., age 95, of Celeste, Texas, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Celeste. Rev. James Ralson and Bro. Jim Sherwin will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Hogeye Cemetery, near Celeste. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2011, at R.W. Owen & Son Funeral Home, in Wolfe City.

Mr. Evans passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2011, at Legend Health Care, in Greenville. He was born on June 13, 1916, in Utica, Oklahoma, the son of Grady Evans and Kate Fitzwater Evans. He married Winnie Joyce Duncan, on September 7, 1940, in Leonard, Texas. She survives following 71 years of marriage.

Mr. Evans was very active in the Masonic Lodge, serving as Past Master of the Miller Lodge of Celeste, and District Deputy for the District 8 Masons. He owned and operated Evans and Son Grocery Store from 1947-1961, and later in life was a cattle rancher. He served as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church and was a member for 82 years. He was dedicated to the Celeste Community, was a school board trustee, and was a leader in the Celeste Senior Adult Community Center. He was caretaker for the Celeste Cemetery Association and did numerous jobs for the Hogeye Community where his family had lived since 1891.

Survivors include: his wife, Winnie Joyce of Celeste; four sons, Ralph Evans, Jr. and wife Lou of Celeste, Donnie Evans and wife Pam of Celeste, Bill Evans of Como, and Garland Evans and wife Patty of Celeste; a daughter, Michele Scoggins and husband Mark of Leonard; grandchildren, Ray & Rhonda Evans, Eric and Abi Evans, Jared and Jacquelyn Evans, Andy Evans, Clay Evans, Laine and Tommy Randack, Jason and Angie Evans, Brian Evans, Chris & Laura Evans, and Kirsten Evans; and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Eugene Evans; and three sisters, Ela Mona Wright, Ruth Wright, and Emma Jo Purcell.

Memorials may be made to the Celeste Cemetery Association, c/o First Bank of Celeste, P.O. Box 7, Celeste, TX 75423.

Funeral services for David Crum, Sr., age 70, of Yantis have been scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Arbala Community Center.

Mr. Crum passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

David Albert Crum was born on October 20, 1940, in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, the son of Bert Madison and Olive Richardson Crum. He married Shirlene Kennimer in Galveston on September 13, 1963. She survives. He was a transport driver and served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include: son, David Albert Crum, Jr., and wife, Christy, of Mineola; daughter, Sharon Chamness, of Sulphur Springs, Mickie Holcomb, of Weatherford, Cathy Sims, and husband, Mike, of Chandler, Anita Gross, and husband, Bobby, of Yantis, Brandy Joiner, and husband, Patrick, of Winnsboro, Cindy Smith, and husband, David, of Arlington; sisters, Elizabeth Elaine Kimball and Sandra Daerr, and husband, Ray, both of Pennsylavania; fifteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Billie Lou Alice Kelley Pendleton, age 84, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Nelta Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2011 at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Ruby E. Hathcoat, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2011, at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chad Calhoun officiating. Interment will follow in Connor Cemetery with Chris Shotwell, Rick Hall, Sam Hall, Justin Hall, Mike Skelton, and Jeff Mannis serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include David Hall and Michael Hart.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Hathcoat passed away on Sunday evening, September 18, 2011, at Sunny Springs Nursing Home. Ruby was born on November 14, 1932, in Valley
Springs, the daughter of George W. and Annie Gaines Jones. She married Clyde Hathcoat in Sulphur Springs, April 24, 1948. He survives. Mrs. Hathcoat was a dedicated homemaker and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include: son, Jerry Hathcoat and wife, Rebecca, of Brashear; daughter, Linda Sams and husband, Bob, of Kissimmee, FL; sister, Frances Skelton and husband, Jimmy, of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Rob Sams, Jr., Stephanie Guthrie, Phillip Sams, Daniel Hathcoat, Anna Calavan; five great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass for Marcello Flores, age 28, of Emory, is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2011, at St. James Catholic Church.

A rosary will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Flores passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011, in Lone Oak. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 2, 1982, the son of Francisco Flores and Marcela Mendoza Flores.

Mr. Flores was a self-employed painter and a member of St. James Catholic Church.

Survivors include: a daughter, Elizabeth Flores; and a son, Marcello Flores, both of Sulphur Springs; his parents, of Emory; two brothers, Rafael Flores of Emory and Jose Flores of Sulphur Springs; and a sister, Maria Flores of Emory.

A memorial services for Bob Yancy, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, will be held in Austin, Texas.

Mr. Yancy passed away Friday, September 16, 2011 at Sunny Springs Nursing Home. Bob was born in Lufkin, Texas on Novewmber 12, 1927, the son of Hobson and

Vennie Yancy. He graduated from McAllen High School in May 1956 and received a Bachelors of Science Degree from Baylor University in 1960. A businessman for many years, Bob owned "Yancys," a gift shop in Mission, Texas, and Rugged Construction, a home builder in the Rio Grande Valley. After moving to Austin, Bob was Assistant Superintendent of Del Valle ISD for many years. Bob was a member of Rotary International for over 30 years and was honored to be a Paul Harris Fellow. Bob was a lifelong fan of Baylor and his beloved Baylor Bears. He also served in the United States Army Reserves.

Survivors include: children, Bobby Yancy and wife, Madeline of Sulphur Springs, Diana McMahon and husband, Michael of White Oak, and Justin Yancy and wife, Christa of Austin; eight grandchildren; siblings, Doris Rose Hinson of Lufkin and Don Yancy and wife, Peggy of McAllen.

Funeral services for Chester Littlefield, age 86, of Sulphur Springs have been scheduled for Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Chapel with Chad Collins and Mark Harris officiating.

Interment will follow in the Peerless Cemetery with Jimmy Anderson, Brad Dodd, Charles Murray, Ronnie Glossup, Danny Evans and Steve Ray serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Caryle Young, Weldon Glossup, Steve Fisher, Bruce Joslin, Don Petty, and Jerry Titsworth.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Chester Marvin Littlefield was born in Talco on May 26, 1925, the son of A.C. "Babe: and Frauline Horn Littlefield. He married June Caldwell on August 8, 1981 in Garland. She survives. He was retired from the City of Garland as the Supervisor of mechanics and he also owned and operated a bulldozer in Hopkins County. He served in the U.S Army during World War II in the infantry, Third Army, Thirty Fifth division and was wounded in Germany on October 17, 1944. He was awarded a Purple Heart, WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Meda. In honor of his service to his county, Hopkins County Military Coalition will perform graveside rites.

Survivors include daughters, Brenda O'Shield of Sulphur Springs, Janice Smith, of lake Dallas, Joy Pierce, and husband, ron, of Shady Shores; son Lee McCleskey, and wife, Phyllis, of Garland; brothers, Bill Littlefield, of Denton, Thurman Littlefield, and wife, Patty, of Sulphur Springs, Frank Littlefield, and wife, Beverly, of Sulphur Springs; Sisters, Helen Harris, of Olney, Vergie Allen, and husband, Kenneth, of Powderly, Ardith Luckey, of Ridgeway; brother in law, L.D. Caldwell, of Sulphur springs; grandchildren, Curtis Fisher, Jeff Smith, Tracy Montgomery, Carley Malloy, John Malloy, Jordan McCleskey, and Joseph McCleskey; seven great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousin and friends.

Funeral services for Bonnie Faye Patterson, age 89, of Weaver, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 18, 2011, at Murray-Orwoksy Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lee Huff will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Sulphur Bluff Cemetery, with Justin Ashby, Don Chance, Jack Chance, Don Patterson, Eugene Edwards, Donald Lynn Patterson, Jerry Edwards, and James Kirkpatrick serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Bonnie Patterson passed away Friday morning, September 16, 201,1 at her residence. She was born in Sulphur springs, on June 26, 1922, the daughter of Henry P. Hill and Oza Chance Hill. She married Ben Levi Patterson, in Sulphur Springs, on July 20, 1940. He survives.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Linda Tanton and husband Gene, of Weaver, and Doris Brown and husband Earl Wayne of Sulphur Springs; a son, Larry L. Patterson, of Saltillo; grandchildren, Jackie Lynn Dyess, Doris Elaine Hughes, Shennel Miner, Amy Anderson, Kelly Brown, Keri Patterson, Rhonda Glosson, Troy Patterson, Carl Hullet, Russell Brown, Gregg Brown, Amy Brewer, and Kevin Brown; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Nina Dyess; two sons, Delbert Patterson and Claudie Everitt Patterson; a grandson, Gerald Crawford; three brothers, John Hill, H. P. Hill, and Robert Hill; and two sisters, Henrietta Kirkpatrick and Oza May Jacobs.

Memorials may be made to the Sulphur Bluff Cemetery Association and/or Hospice at Memorial.

Funeral services for Dorothy Jean Smith, age 65, of Portland, Oregon, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Rev. Jimmy Henry will officiate. Burial will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Smith passed away on September 7, 2011 at her residence in Portland. She was born on June 17, 1946, in Dallas, TX the daughter of William and Sarah Juliette Taft. She attended Highland Park High School, graduating in 1964. She moved to Lubbock, Texas to attend Texas Tech University. She married Garry O. Smith in Lubbock in 1967 and stayed there to raise her two children. Throughout her life, she was a talented and gifted artist who created many beautiful drawings, paintings, weavings and metal jewelry.

She was intelligent and researched the scripturess diligently, earned her bachelor's degree in education, earned her private pilot's license and read broadly on religion, art and architecture. She enjoyed travel and had an opportunity to see some of the most beautiful parts of the country on vacations with her husband and children, and later with her daughter.

Survivors include: daughter, Stacy, of Portland, Oregon; son, Garry, of Saint Paul, Minnesota; granddaughter, Tori; sisters, Ann and Jane.

Funeral services for James Wilbren Feagley, Sr., age 78, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2011, at League Street Church of Christ. Bro. Bob Pipes will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Interment will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 18, 2011, at Littlefield Cemetery, Littlefield, Texas with Ryan Feagley, Jarred Beck, David Haney, Dave Haney, Randy Thormann, and Marlin Jones serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Feagley passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Hospice of East in Tyler. Mr. Feagley was born on November 5, 1932 in Amherst, Texas the son of John Wayne and Vera Kizer Feagley. Mr. Feagley was a fireman for the City of Littlefield and Assistant Fire Chief of Mansfield Fire Department.

Survivors include: wife of two years, Theresa Young Feagley; son, Roger Feagley and wife, Tammy, James Feagley, Jr. and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Jamie Gupta and husband, Vipul, Ryan Feagley and wife, Valerie, Robyn Beck and husband, Jarred, and Jenna Feagley; great-grandchilden, Priya Gupta, Brayden Feagley, and Caleb Feagley; brother, Fred Feagley; step-children, Cathy and David Henry and Robin and Randy Thormann; step-grandchildren, Sherry Gleaton, David and Tara Haney, Brandie and Clint Tallent, Brandon Young, Micaela and Jeremy DeLassus, Caleb Young, Tammy Armentrout, Nathan and Karen Young, Chantel and David Ellis, Andy Thormann Adam Thormann and Angelique Fairbanks; step-great-grandchildren, Ashley Gleaton, Stephen Young, Sierra Armentrout, Caitlin Young, Nathan Young, Jr., Sean Tallent, William Jack Young, Alexis DeLassus, Ryan Haney, Avery Ellis, Catherine Thormann, Taylor Gleaton, Lance Armentrout, Hayden Young Alyssa Young Dylah Young, Gracie Tallent, James Robert Young, Mallory DeLassus, Rhett Haney, Amelia Ellis and Noah Thormann.

He was preceded in death by: his beloved wife of 58 years, Billie Feagley; daughter, Ellen Darlene Feagley; brother, John Lee Feagley.

Graveside services for Syble Summers, age 91, of Garland are set for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 15, 2011 in Reilly Springs Cemetery, with Rev. Eric Starrett officiating. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Thursday at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Syble Starrett Summers passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the home of her brother Doyle, in Birthright, Texas in Hopkins County. Syble was born June 15, 1920 in Reilly Springs, the first of seven children born to Roy Elmer and Cecil Williams Starrett. She attended Reilly Springs schools, then moved to Garland in 1942, where she worked for the Gaylord Corporation, later retiring from the company, which became Crown-Zellerbach Corp. She was a member of the Marsh Lane Baptist Church in Garland. Having never had children, she was the favored "Auntie" to her neices and nephews, and a stalwart and faithful leader in her family. She loved to tend to her flowers and landscaping, and was a wonderful cook.

Survivors include: brothers, Juble D. Starrett, of Birthright, Gayle Starrett and wife, Jessie, of Carrollton, and Doyle Starrett and wife, Helen of Birthright; sister, Frances Wellborn, of New Boston; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Doris Starrett, of Sulphur Springs; numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by: brothers, Roy Herschel "Buster" Starrett and James W. "J" Starrett; sister, Bobbie McKissick; niece, Ashley Mayfield; nephews, Jimmy Wellborn and Tommy Starrett; brother-in-law, J.C. Wellborn.

Funeral services for James Feagley, age 78, of Sulphur Springs are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Feagley passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at The Hospice of East Texas, in Tyler.

A graveside service for Bill Radican was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2011, at Conner Cemetery.

Bill Radican passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011 at Vitas Hospice Center in Irving, TX. He was born August 22, 1926 in Dike, TX, the son of William Allen and Mary Matilda Duncan Radican. He married Ana Rodrigo in Niagra Falls, NY on November 16, 1960; she survives. He was a retired mail supervisor with the Cushman & Wakefield Company. He served in the Merchant Marines.

Other survivors include: daughters, Aida Radican of Decatur, Georgia and Norma Porschen of Mesquite; sister, Vivian Hale of Canton; grandchildren, Allen Ferguson, Melissa Porschen, Christina Mathes, Theodore Radican Cross and Tara Isabell Cross; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Kenneth Eddie Bell, age 53, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Martin L. King Church of Christ with Evangelist Daryl B. Bowdre-Presiding Officiate, Minister Andre Thompson-Assistant Officiate, and Evengelist Valanderous Bell-Eulogist. Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery with Captain James Sanders, Lieutenant Antwone Young, Sergeant Harold McClure, Lieutenant Henry Turner, Corporal Dennis Inley, and Sergeant Victor Cosme of Sulphur Springs Police Department & Hopkins County Sheriff Department serving as pallbearers.

No formal visitation will be held. Friends may visit the family at the home of Gwendolyn Bell, 224 W.A. Street, Sulphur Springs, TX.

Mr. Bell will lie instate Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Mason & Mason Mortuary.

Mr. Bell passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2011, in Houston, Texas. Mr. Bell was born February 19, 1958 in Sulphur Springs to Alvin Bell and Eddie Mae Hudson Bell. Kenneth graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1977 and received his BA/A degree from Texas A&M Commerce in 2003. Mr. Bell is a former police officer for the cities of Sulphur Springs & Sugar Land, TX. He also worked for KSST Radio Station and HEB Grocery.

Survivors include: sons, Bryan J. Bell and Kenneth Michael Bell; sisters, Evelyn Bell Holeman and Gwendolyn Joyce Bell; brothers, Calvin Bell, Richard Bell, and Valanderous Bell; a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Hazel Johnson of Tira will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Tira United Methodist Church. Rev. Ed Dodd, Rev. Leroy Reaves, and Rev. Harold Weir will officiate. Interment will follow in the Tira Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the Tira United Methodist Church.

Hazel Leona Johnson passed away Thursday afternoon September 8, 2011 in Cooper. Hazel was born in Hopkins County on December 15, 1923, the daughter of William M. Weir and Addie Mae Herman Weir. She married Marion F. "Johnny" Johnson on September 24, 1960. He preceded her in death on September 3, 1997. She was a homemaker and as the wife of a Methodist minister, was actively involved in every church she and Johnny served, especially as Sunday School teacher and mentor of the youngest children. "Red" as she was referred to by family members was the hub of her family, often hosting gatherings of up to 45 family members at her home in Tira. She loved cooking and having her family around and always made everyone feel welcome and special. Her sense of humor and love of games and practical jokes made all the family times very precious. She was a member of Tira United Methodist Church. Her love for God showed through everything she did.

Survivors include: sons, James D Garner and wife, Lynda of Cooper and James Alan Johnson and wife, Cindy of Quinlan; daughter, Jan Perry and husband, Joe of Round Rock; thirteen grandchildren; twenty- four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, James Harold Weir and wife, Mary of Arlington; sister, Lou Reaves and husband, Leroy of Cooper; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brother, Billy Herman Weir; sons, Ronnie Joe Garner and Gary Lynn Garner Johnson.

Funeral services for Mae Frances Hall, age 68, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 10, 2011. Burial will follow at St. Luke Cemetery.

Mae Hall passed away Monday morning, September 5, 2011. She was born in Hopkins County on July 29, 1943, the daughter of Charlie Wade and Delia Thomas Wade. She married Lee Arthur Hall. He preceded her in death in 2009. She was a retired CNA of Leisure Lodge Nursing Home and a member of Prairie Hill CME.

Other survivors include: two daughters, LaShun Hall of Mesquite and Tinershia Cash of Tyler; son, Michael Hall of Cooper; sister, Ellen Clayton of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Jonathan Hall, Jessica Hall, Justin Hall, Anissa Miles, Tradarian Perry, Zaria Cash, Jaylen Hall and Tamera Vititow; great-grandchildren, Leilani Hall, Jayshawn Hall and Jayla Hall.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brother, Billy Wade; sisters, Lou Ann Pride and Ruby Dale Clayton; mother-in-law, Ora Lee Hall and father-in-law, Bill Hall.

Funeral services for Edwin B. Law, age 82, of Saltillo, are scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2011, at 12:00 noon, at Harvey Funeral Home Chapel, in Mt. Vernon.

Interment will follow services in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, in Ft. Worth. Pallbearers will be Wesley Johnson, Eddie Sisk, Jake Thompson, Benny Thompson, Billy Welch, and Jeff Wilson.

Visitation will be Friday night, September 9, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mr. Law passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at his residence, in Saltillo. He was born on December 14, 1928, in Ft. Worth, Texas, the son of Dewey Le Roy and Eva Mae Roberts Law. He married Elsie Mae Boehm; she survives.

Other survivors include: daughters, Judy James of Huntsville, Raunell Reynolds of Whitney, Sharon Johnson of Edgewood, and Robin Thompson of Point; sixteen grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two step-sons, Michael McCoy of Modoc, South Carolina, and Pat McCoy of Lake Hills, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant child; and one sister, Mary Bruce.

A memorial service for Mitchell Beggs, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 8, 2011, with Rev. Jaime Madonado officiating.

Mr. Beggs passed away on Tuesday evening, September 6, 2011, at his residence in Sulphur Springs. He was born in Sunny Point, on March 26, 1932, the son of Odis G. Beggs and hazel Mitchell Beggs. He married Anna Doris Marler, in Dallas, on November 5, 1954. She survives.

Mr. Beggs was a retire maintenance supervisor for H.D. Lee Company and was a member of First Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force, during the Korean Conflict.

Other survivors include: two son, Mark Beggs and Jon Beggs and wife Rachael, all of Sulphur Springs; and two grandchildren, Abbi Beggs and Jacob Beggs.

Funeral services for B.T. Brown, age 21, of Commerce and formerly of Cumby, are scheduled for Friday, September 9, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., at Cross Trails Cowboy Church in Fairlie. Bro. Kerry Miller will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2011, at Jones-Walker & Sons Funeral Home in Commerce.

Mr. Brown passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011, in Point, Texas. He was born in Sulphur Springs, on October 18, 1989, the son of Rita Krodle and Bryan Heath Brown. He was a former athlete at Cumby High School and was an employee of A.K. Gillis & Son, Inc.

Survivors include: his father, Bryan Heath Brown and wife Debbie, of Point; his mother Rita Krodle and husband Robert of Commerce; three brothers, Brandon Brow and Dalton Krodle, both of Commerce, and Ty Brown of Point; his paternal grandparents, Tommy and Gail Brown of Ladonia; his maternal step-granparents, Steve and Sheila Krodle of Quinlan; his step-grandparent, Lew Squires of Greenville; and his aunts and uncles, Johnny Brown of Emory, Cindy and Auggie Platta of Gober; Randy Milam of Commerce, Rhonda Milam of Commerce, Ricky Milam and wife Paulette of New Orleans, La, Burt Milam and wife Lynn of Tennessee, Julia St. Ama of Brownwood, Tiffany Squires of Greenville, and Jake Krodle of Quinlan.

Mr. Buckholt passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2011, in Sunny Springs Nursing Home, in Sulphur Springs. He was born on May 20, 1952, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Johnny Hess and Thelma Dunn Buckholt.

Survivors include: his mother, Thelma Beasley; brothers, Wayne Buckholt, Larry Buckholt, Garry Buckholt, and Johnny Beasley; sisters, Kay Harrington and Rhonda Beasley; daughters, Shuana Radusky, Alisa Hurkman, Christina Buckholt, and Haley Buckholt; and sons, Jerry Buckholt, Jr. and Andrew Buckholt.

He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Buckholt; and his step-father, John Beasley.

Graveside funeral services for Hazel Marie Campbell, age, 89, of Louisville, Colorado, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 5, 2011, at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Funeral services for Wayne F. Pattterson, age 85, of Desoto and formerly of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 4, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Military graveside rites will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., prior to services, at the funeral home.

Mr. Patterson passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at his residence, in Desoto. He was born in Sulphur Springs, on December 7, 1925, the son of Willie Franklin and Winnie Henry Patterson. He served in the U.S.Army Air Corps, during WWII.

Survivors include: a daughter, Gail Patterson of Desoto; and a son, Don Patterson of Farmers Branch.

Funeral services for Michael Morgan, 7 days old, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Easton and Bro. Tom Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Station and Chad Darlin.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2011 at the funeral home.

Baby Michael was born on August 23, 2011 in Hopkins County, the son of Johnny Michael Morgan and Rachel Lynn Chapin Morgan. Michael passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at his home.

Survivors include: parents; brother, Aden Ray Stiltner of Winnsboro; paternal grandparents, Cathy Morgan of Winnsboro and Mike Morgan and wife, Mary of Mt. Vernon; maternal grandparents, Kenneth Chapin and wife, JoAnn of Brashear, Jamie Chapin and husband David of Bonham; great-parents, Loyd Chapin of Brashear, Jim Busby of Waco; aunts, April Chapin of Cumby, Morgan Romans of Bonham, Sonia Morgan of Winnsboro; uncles, Jacob Simonek of Brashear, Wil Chapil of Brashear, Ken Chapin of Brashear, Dustin Wesson and wife, Marissa of Scroggins; cousins, Lakotah Campbell of Bonham, Mariam Wesson, Jasmine Wesson and Kaleb Wesson all of Scroggins.

He was preceded in death by: great-grandparents, Jack and Shirley Orr, Johnny and Oreta Morgan, Charlotte Station and Jane Busby.

Funeral services for Dan Wrigley, age 57, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 2, 2011, at First Baptist Church, in Sulphur Springs.

Interment will follow services in the Shooks Chapel Cemetery, with Rex Heiny, Jim Biggerstaff, Tony Flippin, Hank Y'Barbo, Robert Cook, Marc Lambino, Jerry riley, and Mark Rorie serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Peggy and Pete holmes, Doug Small, Don Brumley, Rick Allison, John Stowater, and Dustin Marsh.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Wrigley passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at Parkland Hospital, in Dallas, following a vehicle/pedistrian accident, here in Hopkins County, as he walked his beloved dog, Cuttie. Dan was born on November 2, 1953, in Searcy, Arkansas, the son of Thayne and Charlotte Davenport Wrigley. He was raised on the family farm in Hickory Plains, Arkansas. He met Racheyl Lynch, when her church choir sang at his church, and they were married a few short years later. Dan and Rachel moved to Hopkins County in 1980 and worked side-by-side with Vera Harrington, at her dairies in Reilly Springs. Later they entered their dairy business on their own. Through the good times and the bad, Dan proved that hard work, innovation, and an unshakable faith in God, would carry the family through.

Dan started Dairy Supply Service in 1994, earning "Salesman of the Year," in his first year, as built the business, meeting customers and making friends all over northeast Texas. One of his greatest joys was refereeing youth ball, including football, softball, and basketball. He was an active member of the Commerce Chapter of the Texas Association of Sports Officials and the scheduling secretary of East Texas area Pee Wee Football. He was well known and respected for his teaching of sportsmanship and fair play. Dan was a well-known storyteller, with a lust for life and "forever learning." His motto in life was "You cannot do wrong by treating people right!"

Survivors include: his wife Rachell; his children, Shaunna and Chad Buck, Dusty Wrigley, and Deven Wrigley; the "lights of his life," his grandchildren, Jaden Buck and Ava hall; his mother, Charlotte Wrigley; siblings, Deborah Carpenter, Chuck and Julie Wrigley, Kathy and Beau Thompson, and Steve and Kristen Wrigley; as well as countless cousins, niece, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his son, Wade Wrigley; and his father, Thayne Wrigley.

Funeral services for Anna Means, age 59, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 1, 2011 at League Street Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Angel Ann Lewis, infant daughter of Jordan Lewis and Gloria Rivera, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at Rockhill Cemetery, in Yantis. Gloris Zimmer will officiate.

Survivors include her parents; grandparents, Jennifer and James Adams of Sulphur Sprigns, Welton Lewis of Emory, Cosme and Adela Rivera of Yantis; great-grandparents, Maurice and Cathy Bryant of Emory, and Andy and Vivian Steed of Idabel, OK; and great-great grandparents, Magdalene Steed of Emory and Dan Friddle of Sulphur Springs.

She was preceded in death by great-great grandparents, A.W. Steed and Patsy Friddle.

Funeral services for Suzanne Turner, age 64, of Saltillo, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2011, at Harvey Funeral Home Chapel, in Mt. Vernon. Rev. Jimmy Rogers and Ken Clay will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Weaver Cemetery, with Ronnie Parris, Johnny McAfee, Wade Cannon, Benny Davis, Donald Joe Davis, and Rusty Barker serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Hatchell, Bobby Goswick, Leo Matthews, and Wayne Garrettson.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Turner passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011, in Mt. Vernon. She was born on June 17, 1947, in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of R.B. and Vera Mae Womack Bennett. She married Glen Turner, on September 23, 1966. He survives.

Mrs. Turner was retired as a supervisor from Carlton's. She was a member of Weaver Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Kathy Cannon and husband Randy of Hagansport; grandchildren, Justin and Kellee Cannon; and a brother-in-law, Lewis Turner and wife Brenda, of Mt. Vernon.

Memorials may be made to the Franklin County Handicapable Rodeo, P.O. Box 501, Mt. Vernon, TX 75457 / or the Hopkins County Handicapable Rodeo Comm., P.O. Box 327, Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa V. Rutherford, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2011, at League Street Church of Christ.

A wake is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2011, at MLK Church of Christ, 154 MLK Drive, in Sulphur Springs.

Mrs. Rutherford passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Rutherford retired after 39 years in the Sulphur Springs ISD. She became the first African- American member of the SSISD School Board, serving for two terms, following her retirement. She taught at Douglas High School, Douglas Elementary School, and Travis and Lamar Elementary Schools, in Sulphur Springs. Her educational career began as a student at 2 Mile School in Gause, Texas. She earned her BS Degree from Jarvis Christian College and a Masters Degree from Prairie View A&M University.

Mrs. Rutherford was a member of MLK Church of Christ , where she taught Sunday school and Ladies Bible Class. She moved to her family estate, in 2000, to be close to her sister, and attended Hearne Church of Christ, while living there. She was also featured in an in-depth article for her efforts making beautiful quilts for her family members....children, grandchildren, and friends.

Mrs. Rutherford moved back to Sulphur Springs, in 2008, at the age of 85, and became a resident of Rock Creek Nursing Home, last November. She celebrated her 88th birthday, on August 9, 2011, with her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include: two daughters, Margarette Galloway, of Dallas, and Jackie Moore of Sulphur Springs; a son, Ruben Davis and wife Tamara, of Catamet, Massachusetts; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and a community of friends.

Funeral services for Ernest Randall Nichols, of Como, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lyndon Petty and Rev. Jim Barksdale will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Como City Cemetery, with Alan Screws, John Lohr, Jimmy D. O'Dell, Michael Bowen, Lee Arvis Bozeman, Jesse Armstrong, and Daniel Walker serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kaleb Mund, Brodie Ogle, and Mike Lagaschaar.

Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 21, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Nichols passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011. He was born in the Black Oak Community of Hopkins County, on October 15, 1930, the son of Sherman B. and Bertha Jean Attaway Nichols. He married Wanna Lee Fox and they were married for 54 years. She preceded him in death.

Mr. Nichols was a U.S. Navy veteran, a police officer, an educator, and a rancher. He was a deacon of the Black Oak Baptist Church.

Survivors include: a son, Randy Nichols and wife Debra of Pensacola, Fl; two daughters, Debbie Winter of Austin, Texas, and Penny Armstrong of Como; and three grandsons, Randolph Winter, Nicholas Winter, and Jesse Armstrong.

Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; siblings, Charles Rayburn Nichols and Allie Vee Nichols Everitt; and a daughter, Nanette Nichols.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Como-Pickton Alumni Association.

Memorial services for Jerald Dee Davis, age 68, of Cumby, formerly of Fairlee, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Cumby. Rev. David Burns will officiate.

Mr. Davis passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2011, at his residence. He was born on May 21, 1943, in Commerce, Texas, the son of John and Hazel Williams Davis. He married Linda Martin, on September 30, 1961, in Cumby. She survives.

Mr. Davis was a professional driver for over 25 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Cumby.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Darla Higginbotham and husband David of Cumby; a son, Scott Davis of Cumby; a brother, Larry Davis and wife Sandra of Cumby; sisters, Joan Smith and husband Billy Jack of Canton, and Brenda Stewart and husband Bruce of The Colony; grandchildren, Colby Garrett and wife Angela of Camden, AR, and Cassie Garrett of Cumby; and great-grandchildren, Dylan and Landon Garrett.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Mark; and sisters, Rosemary, Dorothy, and Betty Joyce.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, at st.jude.org.

Funeral services for Elsie Marie Darden, age 70, of the Arbala Community of Hopkins County, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 22, 2011, in Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Darden passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 11, 1941, in Claunch, New Mexico, the daughter of R.A. and Eula Mae Scott Petross. She married Wyman Darden, on June 7, 1958. He preceded her in death in 2004.

Survivors include: three daughters, Becky Selden and husband Gary, of Quitman, Sheila Askins and husband Chuck, of Dike, and Melissa Fouse and husband Ray, of Arbala; one son, Autry Darden, of Arbala; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; an infant brothers; and one grandson.

Funeral services for Chuck Morrill, age 47, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Davis Street Baptist Church. Rev. Andy Comer and Rev. B.J. Teer will officiate.

Interment will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park, with Monty Tipps, Rusty Schulz, Eddie Lampp, Doug Curry, Bill Reese, and Larry Pierson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Chad Morrill, Jack Lewis, Jeff Pendleton, John Kirkpatrick, Lance Taylor, and Chad Kopal.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Morrill passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at University of Texas at Southwestern Hospital, in Dallas. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on November 29, 1963, the son of Clyde Morrill and Betty Boyd Morrill. He married Ann Marie Kirkpatrick, in Mt. Pleasant, on June 5, 1993. She survives.

Mr. Morrill was owner/operator of C-n-C Audio/Video. He was a member of Davis Street Baptist Church. Chuck's love of music and ministry allowed him the opportunity to minister in many churches throughout Texas and surrounding areas, along with his brother, Chad Morrill and many others, including Doug Curry. He was blessed to impart his gifts and talents that God imparted to him, to so many others, over the years.

Other survivors include: a son, Jake Morrill and fiance, Krista McMahan; son, Jesse Morrill; a daughter, Hannah Morrill; his mother, Betty Morrill; sisters, Annette Lewis and husband Jack of Sulphur Springs, Sheryl Pendleton and husband Jeff of Peachtree City, Georgia, and Laura Taylor of Dallas; his brother, Chad Morrill and wife Kristi, of Ft. Worth; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Nancy Kirkpatrick; a brother-in-law, John Kirkpatrick and wife Tia; and sister-in-law, Cristie Kopal and husband Chad; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services for Tommy Ransom, age 60, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, with Deacon Herbert Finney officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Yarbough, Damion Nash, Fred Harris, Bob Bonner, Marcell Lee and Ralph Lee.

Mr. Ransom passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 17, 1951 in Sulphur Springs, the son of Fregie and Sybil Fletcher Ransom. Tommy was a butcher for the Hopkins County Food Locker.

Survivors include: sons, Tony Ransom of Kansas, Bryant Duke of California; daughters, Teresa Ransom of Dallas, Tameisha Ransom and Khadijah Ransom both of Pittsburgh; brothers, Timothy Ransom, George Ransom, Dizzy Ransom, and Loyce Ransom all of Sulphur Springs, Olan Nash of Amarillo, Lorenza Ransom of Houston, Johnny Nash of Fort Stockton; sister, Abbie Nash of Dallas; seven granddaughters; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: parents; son, Jerry Ransom; sisters, Quencie Ransom and Belinda Thomas.

A memorial service for Peggy Joyce Bristow, age 60, of Longview, will be held at a later date, at the Deaton Cemetery.

Mrs. Bristow passed away, on Friday, August 12, 2011, at her residence, in Longview. She was born in Paris, Texas, on October 19, 1950, the daughter of Thurman C. and Ethel Irene Roach Wood. She married Jerry Glenn Bristow. He preceded her in death, on January 9, 2011.

Survivors include: two daughters, Jeana Williams and Davida Combs Bailey; and a step-daughter, Shannon Lindsey, all of Longview; grandchildren, Wesley and Blake Williams of Sulphur Springs, Blue, Piper, and Shadow Bailey, and Shelby Lindsey of Longview; two brothers, Thurman C. Wood, Jr. of Paris, and Eddie Wayne Wood of Sulphur Springs; and five sisters, Mary Jo Newman, Barbra Campbell, and Joy Wear, all of Paris, and Wanda Williams and Terri Aguilar, both of Sulphur Springs.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Harold Shane Combs, on April 10, 1999; her parents; and a brother, Cleofus Wood.

Arrangements are with Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home, under the direction of Oscar Aguilar.

Graveside services for Randy Patterson, age 56, formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Tira Cemetery, at 12:00 p.m., August 19, 2011.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., prior to the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Randy Patterson passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. He was born in Dallas on July 5, 1955, the son of Wyman Eugene Patterson and Maxene Horn Patterson. He was a member of Tira Methodist Church.

Survivors include: brothers, Ronnie Patterson and wife, Geneva of San Jose, California and Rick Patterson and wife, Cindy of Rockwall; sister, Sherry Sisk and husband, Ken of Canton, Georgia; nephews, Kevin Patterson Rash, David Bowling and wife, Mendy, Adam Bowling and wife, Sara, Steven Bowling, Jason Patterson, Shane Patterson and wife, Lauren, Travis Patterson, Tracy Sisk; great-nephews and nieces, Matthew Bowling, William Bowling, Allie Bowling, Dillon Bowling and Gracie Bowling.

Memorials may be made to Tira Cemetery Association, 1601 CR 4612, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Funeral services for William Buford Beeson, age 94, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services for Jewel Cartwright, age 88, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Freedom Church of God in Emory with Rev. David Hamm and Rev. Kenneth Ishmael officiating.

Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Rayborn Moreland, Jerry Pritchett, Danny Pritchett, Donald Pritchett, Doug Pritchett and Ronnie Pritchett serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Moreland and Michael Pritchett.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Cartwright passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011 at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab. She was born on June 22, 1933 in Hopkins County the daughter of Albert Leotis and Mary Lula McLaughlin Pritchett. She was a homemaker and for 12 years worked in shipping with Sears and Roebuck.

Survivors include: sister, Marnie Moreland of Yantis; brothers, Dewit Pritchett and wife, Billie of Texarkana, Billy Pritchett and wife, Barbara of Edgewood; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: parents; two husbands; four brothers, Cecil, Odie, Ardell and Lewis Wayne Pritchett.

Memorials may be made to Legacy Hospice, The Hope Foundation, 120 E. South Town Drive, Suite 200, Tyler, TX 75703.

Graveside funeral services for Colton Aaron Strain, age 19, formerly of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at Rockdale Cemetery, in Hopkins County.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2011, at The Way Bible Church.

Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma J. Rholes Wallace, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Wallace passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2011, at Mother Frances Hospital, in Tyler.

Funeral services for Howard Spradlin, age 83, of Hagansport, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2011, in Harvey Funeral Home Chapel, on Mt. Vernon.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening, August 14, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Spradlin passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2011, in Mt. Vernon, Texas. He was born on July 20 1928, in Pike, Collin County, Texas, the son of Earnest and Alvis Howard Spradlin. He married Trucy Ballard. She survives.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Sue Witt, of Gilmer; two sons, Larry Spradlin and wife, Sherrie, of Sulphur Springs, and Marty Spradlin of Hagansport; granddaughters, Stacy Hrabal and husband Michael, of Sulphur Springs, and Haley Ross and husband John of Bogota; great-grandchildren, Jalyn and Hadlee Hrabal and Jake and Judd Ross; and two sisters, Earnestine Myers of Ft. Worth, and Geraldine Kelley of Waxahachie.

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Audrey Hopkins Pilcher, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2011, at the Union Cemetery, south of Sulphur Springs, with Rev. Pete Adrian and Rev. Debbie Riggsby officiating.

Mrs. Pilcher passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011, at her residence. Mrs. Pilcher was born on September 7, 1933 in Nogales, AZ, the daughter of David W. and Vera Margaret Parker Hopkins. She married Joe M. Pilcher on March 26, 1960 in Douglas, AZ. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2008. Mrs. Pilcher attended Arizona State University for two years and transferred to Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, AZ, where she received her diploma and became a Registered Nurse. She loved nursing and was a Director of Nursing Services for Hopkins County Memorial Hospital for many years. Mrs. Pilcher never really retired from nursing; she spent that time volunteering for hospice and caring for her loved ones. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Other survivors include: daughter, Myra Watson and husband, David of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Megan Watson of Plano, Kate David and husband, Kiffer of Dallas, Ben Watson of Sulphur Springs; brother, Jim Hopkins of Camp Verde, AZ; sisters, Louise Ruterman of Syracuse, NY, Marilyn Murray of Tucson, AZ; daughters-in-love, Pam Black of Sulphur Springs, Joy Hart of Rockwwall and Maleta Reynolds of Sulphur Springs.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482.

Memorial services for Larry Kent Mason, age 68, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Mason passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. He was born in Ft. Madison, IA, on September 7, 1942 the son of Jack and Ethel Epperly Mason. He married Virginia Sue Stewart on January 10, 1964 in Childress, TX. Larry was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. He also worked at Classic Lanes Bowling Center and for KSST Radio. He was a member of Davis Street Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughters, Stephanie Logsdon of Sulphur Springs, Vikki Harmon Holsmoback of Watauga, and Tammie Smith of Sulphur Springs; son, David Mason of Epsom, NH; sister, Pat Tarnanto of Detroit, MI; grandchildren, Mason, Peyton, Brayden, Kristina, Jennifer, Candice, Jason, Aimee, Robert, Matthew, and Mashari; eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: wife in 2008; parents; son, Bobby Scott; grandchildren, Michael and Jason; brother, Gerald Turner.

The family will have a informal gathering at Classic Lanes Bowling Center after the service from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2011.

Funeral services for Buena Jennings, age 94, of the Bonanza community, will be held at 10:00a.m., Friday, August 12, 2011, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m., at the funeral home. With Rev. Rusty Jennings and Ricky Dale Jennings officiating.

Mrs. Jennings passed away August 10, 2011 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. She was born on April 19, 1917, in the Dougherty community, the daughter of Cecil and Mattie Freeman McLeroy. She married Claude Andrew Jennings on September 1, 1937 in Greenview Community. Mrs. Jennings was a seamstress in a garment factory and also did sewing for the public. She was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church in the Bonanza Community.

Survivors include: sons, Cecil Jennings and wife, Opal of Caddo Mills, Andrew Jennings and wife, Sherry of Rowlett, Bobby Jennings and wife, Cindy of East Tawakoni, and Phillip Jennings and wife, Lulinda of Bonanaza; sister, Verna Barnett of Sulphur Springs, and Loudene Johnson of Gun Barrel City; brother, Weaver B. McLeroy of Mansfield; 24 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildrens.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1983; daughter, Helen Greenhaw; sons, Truman Jennings in 1975, Aubrey Jennings, Earl Jennings, and Marshal Jennings; granson, Henry Earl Jennings.

Funeral services for Edna Lawson, age 67, of Yantis, are scheduled for t 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 11, 2011 at at Lowe Funeral Home, in Quitman. Rev. Robert Pickle will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Shady Grove Cemetery, in Wood County, with Kyle Simmons, Keaton Simmons, Marshall Higginbothom, Robert Gillian, Josh Chamness, and Justin Reynolds serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 11, 2011, from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Lawson passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011, at Quitman. She was born on October 24, 1943, in Houston, Tx, the daughter of Johnnie and Irene Henrichs. She married Tim Lawson, and he survives.

Mrs. Lawson was a bookkeeper for an Oil an Gas Company for 34 years and was of the Catholic faith.

Other survivors include: two sons, Johnny Simmons and wife Misty of Lake Tawakoni, and Cody Lawson and wife Kaci, of Emory; two step-daughters, Tracy Hamms of Rudy, Arkansas, and Dayna Lawson of Mulberry, Arkansas; her mother, Irene E. Bartek, of Cuero; three brothers, Gary Henrichs and wife Gail of Victoria, William J. Bartek III of Cuero, and Robert Bartek and wife Wendy of Dripping Springs; three sisters, Eileen Matejicek and husband Gene of Victoria, Belva Farris and husband Ronnie of Cuero, and Carla Goehring and husband Jason of Richmond, TX; grandchildren, Kyle,Keaton, Remmington, and Cade Lawson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Paul Harvey will be held at Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas, at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2011 with Chris Hooten officiating. Burial will be at the East Memorial Gardens in Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Calvin Gosdin, Charles Harvey, James L. Hutchings, James R. Hutchings. Logan Harvey and Harold West. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Henderson, Walter Jones Pat Patterson and Bob Howell.

Mr. Harvey passed away on August 7, 2011. He was born on June 23, 1927 in Fouke, Arkansas to Nick and Eula Dickens Harvey. He was a Teamster Road Driver for 43 years, a member of the Church of Christ, a Veteran of World War II serving in the Army Transport Division, a 32nd degree mason with Masonic Lodge #341 of Winnsboro, Texas, member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a very dedicated family man and also loved his cats, Callie and Tom.

Survivors include: wife of 66 years, Burnell Cornett Harvey, of Winnsboro, Texas; daughter, Paulette Hutchings and husband, James, of Benton, Arkansas; son, Michael L. Harvey and wife, Mickey, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandsons, James R. Hutchings and wife, Amy, of Little Rock, Arkansas and Logan Harvey and wife, Andrea, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: grandson, Jeffrey Scott Hutchings; granddaughters, Alta Clark, Knoxie Thomas and Fay Green.

Memorials may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 618 Northwest 32nd Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118.

Graveside funeral services for Raymond "Ray" Owens, age 69, of Como, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at Peerless Cemetery. Rev. Ray Evers will officiate.

Mr. Owens passed away at his residence, on Saturday afternoon, August 6, 2011. He was born in Hopkins County, on June 13, 1942, the son of Johnie Owens and Flora Titsworth Owens. He married Opal Faye Caddell, in Sulphur Springs, on July 5, 1963. She survives.

Mr. Owens was a retired truck driver and machinist. He was of the Baptist faith.

Other survivors include: a son, Curtis Ray Owens and wife Carla, of Birchtree, Missouri; two daughters, Janice Conley and husband Johnny of Cooper, and Becky McCann and husband Carl of Sulphur Springs; two brothers, Billy Owens of Cumby and Melvin Owens of Paris; a sister, Shirley Brown of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Crystal Stoops, Constance Owens, Ryan Fuller, Christopher Fuller, Amy Fuller, Nicole Conley, Brandy Conley, T. J. McCann, Joseph McCann, John McCann, Kristen McCann, and Takara Miles; and great-grandchildren, Benjamin Stoops, Rustie McElwrath, and Brillee-Ann Arrendondo.

Funeral services for Jimmy Wayne Pipkin, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2011, in the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Baxley will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Mahoney Cemetery, with Lee Bozeman, Patrick Pipkin, Billy Huie, Jason Mobley, Cody Pipkin, Jackie Huie, and David Frost serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 7, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Pipkin passed away on Saturday morning, August 6, 2011, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab Center. He was born on August 31, 1942, in Weaver, the son of Chester Owen Pipkin and Lois Mildred Woodard Pipkin. He married Carol Jean McManus, in Reilly Springs, on November 15, 2002. She survives.

Mr. Pipkin was a retired machinist at Rockwell International and was a member of Reilly Springs Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: six daughters, Carolyn Taylor and husband Billy of Garland, Judy Smith and husband James of Cleveland, TX, JoAnn Frost and husband David of Emory, Sheloyn Gumpert and husband Clayton of Greenville, Suzan Bozeman and husband Lee, and Bobbie Woodson, all of Como; two sons, James Pipkin and Eddie Woodson, both of Sulphur Springs; two brothers, Chester Pipkin and wife Cathy of Mt. Pleasant, and Donnie Pipkin and wife Paula of Pickton; grandchildren, Larry dillion and Angel Flowers; and great-grandchildren, Harmony Smith, Austin Crumpton, Avah Dillion, Arean Wood, Summer Coker, and Kyle Alexander.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Laverne Huey; and a brother, Billy Jack Pipkin.

Funeral services for Irma Roddam, age 82, of Emory, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 8, 2011, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. Rev. Billy Smith and Rev. Joe Perkins will officiate.

Mrs. Roddam passed away August 3, 2011, at her residence, in Emory. She was born on September 24, 1928, in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of Thomas Frank and Bertha Irene Taylor Terry. She married Lee Clifton Roddam, on October 24, 1946. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include: daughters, Lynda Ruben of Phoenix, AZ, and Sherry Telders of Meridian, MS; a son Larry Roddam of El Paso; brothers, Harold Terry of Mesquite and Ben Terry and wife Celene of Cedar Creek; sisters, Mary Jo Fatheree of Emory, Martha Hosington of Manessa, VA, and Betty Lowery of McKinney; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, in 1972; a granddaughter, Lisa Roddam; and a sister, Lois Walker.

Funeral services for Lawana Haynes, age 89, of Garland, formerly of Point are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Point Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Lone Star Cemetery. Bro Billy Smith will officiate. Pallbearers are grandsons, Kevin Quattlebaum, Lee Williams, Donny Williams, Gary Northcutt, Rodney Quattlebaum and Colton Quattlebaum.

Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, one hour prior to the funeral service.

Mrs. Haynes passed away August 3, 2011 at Greenville Health and Rehab. She was born in the Woosley Community on December 29, 1921, the daughter of James Franklin and Marena Pearl Prince Fenter. She married Charles Haynes in Greenville in 1985. Prior to retirement she was a seamstress in a garment factory. She was a member of Woosley Baptist Church.

Survivors include: husband, Charles Haynes of Garland; daughter, Donna Williams and husband, Joe of Greenville; brother, Bud Fenter and wife, Edith of Greenville; sister, Audrey Chastain of Little Rock; grandchildren, Lee Roy Williams, Jr., Donny Lee Williams, Kevin Quattlebaum, Gary Northcutt, Kimber Northcutt, Justin Harris, Misty Stafford and Sabrina Stafford; 18 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: parents; first husband and father of her children, Albert Lee Stafford in 1983; 7 siblings; 1 son, David Lee Stafford in 1983; 1 daughter, Peggy Harris in 2009.

Funeral services for Gayland Fleming, age 76, of Terrell, will be held August 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Smyrna Cemetery.

Gayland Fleming passed away August 2, 2011. Mr. Fleming was born January 8, 1935 in Terrell, the son of Leland and Effie Mae Stallings Fleming. He graduated from Emory High School. He was the owner/operator of his own trucking business. He had a passion for flying his airplanes, riding motorcycles, driving race cars, and he loved animals. He was a Christian and he loved his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include: sons, Gayland Hugh Fleming, Jr. and wife, Beth of Krum, Randall Earl Fleming and wife, Debbie of Lubbock, and Danny Clyde Fleming and wife, Melonee of Crosby: his companion, Dorothy Gross of Terrell; grandchildren, Dustin Fleming, Travis Fleming, Rachel Penko, Kayla Fleming and Nicole Fleming; great-grandchildren, Colton, Calin and Shelby Fleming; numerous other family and friends.

Funeral services for Douglas Hudson, age 71, of Cumby, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Douglas passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 3, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial hospital.

Memorial services for Van Vandeventer, age 84, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00p.m., Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Emory United Methodist Church.

Mr. Vandeventer passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Allen on July 21, 1927, the son of Nolan Gray Vandeventer and Velma Velera (Lowe) Vandeventer. He married Carolyn Labeth Benforf in Mesquite on July 23, 1978; she survives. He was a retired business owner. He owned a construction company with his son, Tom.

Survivors include: two daughters, Molly Lea Denson of Romance, Arkansas and Suisan Glyn Perez of Point; son, John M. Vandeventer of Sulphur Springs; sister, Vida Folstadt of Garland; grandchildren, Melissa, Junior, Wesley, Travis, Thomas, Donald, Jessica, Trevor, Sarah, Elizabeth and Doug and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Betty J. Donald, age 86, of Garland, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 9:00a.m., Saturday August 6, 2011 at Greenview Cemetery with Dean Havens officiating.

Mrs. Donald passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011 in Richardson. She was born on December 3, 1924 in Houston, TX, the daughter of Carroll and Clyde (Simpson) Jaeger. She married William O. Donald on February 1, 1945 in Liberty, TX. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Donald was a homemaker and a member of the Duckcreek Congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Survivors include: sons, Holly Donald and wife Kris of Sulphur Springs, David Donald and wife Donna of Arkansas, Gary Donald and wife Diana of Yantis, daughter, Betty Taylor and husband Jeff of Garland, Dianna Clem of Pickton, brother, Mike Brummerhop of Tom Ball, sisters, Barbara Hewett of Conroe, Allene O'Neal of Huffman, 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Clarice Sells, age 44, of Sulphur Springs, have been scheduled for Friday, August 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Childers officiating.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Clarice Sells passed away on August 2, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Clarice was born on May 5, 1967 in Waxahachie, the daughter of Edward Dewayne Sells and Celiau Fort. She worked as a WalMart Associate. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: sons, Matthew Sells and Joshua Sells, both of Sulphur Springs; mother, Celiau Sells, of Sulphur Springs; sister, Marilyn Darnell, of Colorado, Patty Jean Sells Blair, of Haynesville; brother, Edward Sells, Jr., of Las Vegas.

Funeral services for Odessa Mae Clifton Turner, age 92, of Emory will be at 10:00a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery. Bro. Billy Smith and Bro. Joe Perkins will officiate.

Mrs. Odessa passed away on July 31, 2011 at her residence. She was born on July 30, 1919 in Ft. Towsen, Oklahoma, the daughter of John Robert Bob" and Zella Ratliff Clifton. She married Melvin W. Turner on May 23, 1935. They were married 61 years. She was a member of Emory Baptist Church. Mrs. Odessa was a loving mother and housewife. She was also a seamstress, doing alterations for the public.

Survivors include daughters, Lou Ann Evans (Don) of Greenville, and Patsy McCaskill (Max) of Athens; sons, Melvin Ray Turner of Point, and Phillip Don Turner (Beverly) of Greenville; 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Bufored Clifton of Dallas, Raymond Clifton of Emory, Wayne Clifton of Dallas, and Fred Clifton of Emory; sisters-in-law, Nellie Neimeyer of and Lou Harris, both of Point.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1996, 1 son, Gary Paul Turner, in 2009 and 7 brothers.

Funeral services for Loyd Anderson, age 86, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Wesley United Methodist Church, Tuesday, August 2, at 4:00p.m.

Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Ray Witt, Joe Wayne Anderson, V.D. Romans, James Buck, Don Hardin and Michael Smith serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnnie Emerline, Cleatus Speed, Chief Star and Courtland Savage.

Visitation will be from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m., Monday, August 1, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Furneral Home.

Mr. Anderson passed away at his residence in Sulphur Springs on July 30, 2011 after a long illness. He was born on June 16, 1925 in Hopkins County, the tenth child of Henry and Sudie Anderson. After graduating high school he served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1947 and did a tour of duty in Korea. After returning to civilian life he first worked at the Chance-Vought aircraft factory in Grand Prairire and then for the US Postal Service in Dallas. On August 29, 1952 he married Lillian June Gilbreath of Quitman and they later had two children; Michael Loyd (1955) and Kathy Elaine (1957). He retired from the Us Postal Service in 1980 and moved to Sulphur Springs where he enjoyed gardening and playing the guitar and banjo in nursing homes around town. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church for over 30 years.

Survivors include: wife, June Anderson of Sulphur Springs; son Michael Anderson of Plano; daughter Kathy Rossignol and son-in-law Richard Rossignol of Lone Oak; granddaughter Marissa Smith and grandson-in-law Michael Smith of Rowlett and brother Kenneth Anderson of Plano.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Sudie Anderson; brothers Clyde, Carl, Joe, Howard, Doyle, Henry "Bud", Ennis "Andy" and Benny Anderson and sisters Fay Davis, Essie Calvert and Dorothy.

Funeral services for Shirley Ray McIntyre, age 91, formerly of Sulphur Springs have been scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church Spence Chapel in Sulphur Springs, with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service in Spence Chapel at the funeral home.

Shirley McIntyre passed away July 30, 2011. She was born on a ranch in Sweetwater, Texas on September 1, 1919 to Ray Shook Smith and Gladys Thomas Smith. Her family moved to Sulphur Springs when she was ten, and she spent her young adult years in Sulphur Springs, Texas where she met and married the love of her life, Charles Frederick McIntyre on August 27, 1939, a few days before her 20th birthday. For the next eighteen years they lived in Sulphur Springs and Dallas, Texas. They moved from Sulphur Springs to Lubbock, Texas, in August of 1957. Shirley worked at the Lubbock County Tax Office for thirty years until she retired at the age of seventy-one.

Shirley was an avid sports fan, and she and Charles attended all of her three sons sporting events and later her grandchildren's sporting activities. She was a proud supporter of Texas Tech athletics. Shirley was an excellent seamstress and great cook, as well as a knitter and quilt maker. She loved to china paint. Shirley was an active member of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs and Lubbock, Texas and enjoyed attending her Sunday School class. She was a member and officer of the Eastern Star. Most of all, she loved her family. She lived for her family.

Survivors include: brother, John W. Smith and wife, Gloria of Ft. Worth; sons, John McIntyre and wife, Margaret, Thomas McIntyre and wife, Laurie, Dale McIntyre and wife, Susan; seven grandchildren, Mike McIntyre, Nick McIntyre, Tanner McIntyre, Kylie McIntyre, Corey McIntyre, Hayden McIntyre and Zachary McIntyre; nephews, Stephen Smith and Michael Smith; niece, Kimberly Smith; great-nephew, Aaron Smith; great-great-nephew, Christian Smith.

She was preceded in death by: husband, Charles McIntyre; brother, William LaClair Smith.

Funeral services for Christopher E. Goins, age 22, of Dike, TX, are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Goins passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Cook Children's Medical Center in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Funeral services for James L. Youngblood, age 57, of Sulphur Springs, TX, are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Youngblood passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services for James Henry Parker, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, TX, will be held at 10:00a.m., Saturday, August 6, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow at Cypress Cemetery with James Stephen Parker, Jr., Justin Parker, Michael Laymon, Rusty Russell, William Russell, and Bryan Monk serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 9:00a.m. to 10:00a.m. prior to service.

Mr. Parker passed away Monday, August 1, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Winfield, TX. Mr. Parker was a salesman for National Cylinder Gas.

Survivors include: son, James Stephen Parker, Sr. and wife Rita of Garland, two daughters, Sandra Laymon and husband Carl Lamb of Garland, Sheryl Robbins and husband Jerry of Plano, grandchildren, James Stephen Parker, Jr. and wife Stacy of Allen, Justin Parker of Dallas, Krista Laymon of Garland, Michael Laymon of Garland, Kristen Robbins and Kyle Robbins of Plano, three great-granchildren, brothers, William Russell and wife Kathy, Howard Russell and wife Sharon all of Saginaw, Tx and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Dorothy Bybee, age 84, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 10:30a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2011, with Shane Carrington and Malcom King officiating.

Interment will follow at Reslawn Memorial Park, with Kevin Keen, John B. Dykema, Matthew Conger, Aaron Conger, Joshua Sayles and Micah Sayles serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. Charles Jones.

Visitation will be from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m., Friday, July 29, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Dorothy Bybee passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Carriage House Manor. She was born in Altus, Oklahoma on October 21, 1926, the daughter of Ira Penland and Mary C. (Truitt) Penland. She married Charles Edwin Bybee in Wichita Falls on July 16, 1966; he survives. She was a retired bookkeeper for B.R.B. Drywall. She was a member of Southside Church of Christ, the V.F.W. Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include: two sons, Bobby Bybee and wife, Ruthie, of Ft. Worth, Ira Nolan Drury and wife, Gail of Dallas; daughter, Deleon Bowman and husband, Don of Moore, Oklahoma; two sisters, Elsie Cross and husband, Richard, of Garland, Irene Dykema and husband, John, of Belton; brother, Steve Penland and wife, Betty, of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Jason Bybee, Bobby Bybee, and Aiden Bybee.

Funeral services for Harrison "Harry" Yount, age 96, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., in First United Methodist Church. Rev. Pete Adrian and Rev. Debbie Rigsby will officiate.

Interment will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park, with Dr. Ike Balkcom, Larry Willmann, Tony Fouse, Dr. Keith Allison, Kenny Cowan, Terry Lay, Perry Altenbaumer, and Sandy "Sam" Hodges serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Doyle Woods, Huel Hammonds, and the Open Door Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 1, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Yount passed away Thursday morning, July 28, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Harrison County, Iowa, on September 4, 1914, the son of Harrison Edward Yount and amy Margie Burkholder Yount. He married Bonnie Head, in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 7, 1936. She survives.

Mr. Yount graduated from Omaha Techinical High School at age 16. He was retired after 34 years as an Air Traffic Control Specialist. He was commander of a Civil Air Patrol Squadron involved in Search & Rescue for 5 years. He also taught classes to Civil Air Patrol Squadron Cadets on Meteorology, Navigation & Civil Air Rules. He was a Charter Member of the Society of Airway Pioneers, and organization of Federal Employees who were involved in the establishment and/or operation of U.S. Airways and Air Traffic Control Facilities. He and Bonnie loved to travel in their motor home, spending many winters in South Texas. He also loved gardening, fishing, cooking and listening to music. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Lions Club and Kiwanis Club. his humor, wisdom and gentle nature will be greatly missed by friends and family.

Survivors include: two daughters, Sandra Lay and husband Terry, of Bonita Springs, Florida, and Sharon Lee Gann, of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Sandy "Sam" Hodges, Kenny Cowan and wife Kathleen of Mansfield, Rondi Bowlin and husband, Mark of Hayden of Colorado, Dayna Moss of Greenville, and Donnie Fulton and wife, Eva of California; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sue Yount; three brothers, and two sisters.

Graveside services for Cheryl Gatlin, age 56, of Como are being conducted at Blue Bonnet Hills Cemetery in Colleyville, at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2011.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the funeral home.

Cheryl Gatlin passed away Monday morning, July 25, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ft. Worth on June 10, 1955, the daughter of Thomas Joe Hendricks and Thelma Irene Morton Hendricks. She married Danny Lee Gatlin in Ft. Worth in 1987; he survives.

Funeral services for Frankie Jean Payne, age 72, of Mesquite, will be conducted at 10:00a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at North Hopkins Cemetery with Rev. Annie Wagner officiating.

Frankie Payne passed away at Texas Regional Medical Center in Sunnyvale, Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was born in Sulphur Springs on December 26, 1938, the daughter of Lester Self and Gertrude (Moss) Self. She married Edward Stone. He preceded her in death in 1983. She married Lawrence Payne; he survives. She was a homemaker and she was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: daughter, Glenda Lee of Forney; two sons, Glen Stone of Mesquite and Jeffrey Stone of Carroll, Iowa; brother, Murry Smith of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Kloey Stone, Robert Thompson, Jr. Anthony Wayne Thompson and Alexis Thompson.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., August 14, 2011 for Patsy Jean Herriage, age 79, of Emory.

Ms. Herriage passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab Center. She was born on September 9, 1931, in Emory, the daughter of John and Laura Martin Goodson.

Survivors include: one son, Dennis Harvey, of Orlando, FL; sisters, Audie Mae Shiflet of Emory, and Irene Arrington of Garland; a brother, Johnny Goodson of Dallas; grandchildren, Ben Simmons and Crystal, Ahren Simmons and Alicia, Amy Harvey Langdon, Meshell Harvey Steiner, Alisha Harvey and Austin Harvey; several great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sharon Simmons; and one son, Ronnie Harvey.

Graveside services for Linda Graham, age 63, of Emory, are scheduled for 12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Dunbar Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., prior to services, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Rob Pate, Shane Graham, Mikey Lamb, Jacob Pena, and Taylor Cunningham.

Ms. Graham passed away Thursday evening, July 21, 2011 at her residence. She was born on October 21, 1947, in Deport, Texas, the daughter of R.D. and Jeanette Parks Cotton.

Ms. Graham was a data entry clerk, for a medical billing company, prior to her illness.

Survivors include: two sons, Rob Pate and wife Laura, and Shane Graham and wife Michelle, of Emory; two daughters, Kathy Lamb and husband Mikey of Hooks, and Suzi Graham and Taylor Cunningham of Emory; her mother, Jeanette Cotton of Commerce; a brother, David Cotton of Commerce; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, R.D. Cotton; and a brother, Dickie Cotton.

Funeral services for Roy Aguilar, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Rebecca M. Hopper will be conducted at 10:00a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m., Friday, July 22, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Rebecca Hopper passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1935. she was a faithful servant of her lord at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include: step-father, Claude E. Chapman, brother, Kenneth Hopper and wife Linda of Como, sister, Venera Dodd and husband Jimmie of Sulphur Springs, brother, Rev. C. R. Chapman and wife Debbie of Ben Wheeler, sister, Ann Ratliff and husband John of Midlothian, and various nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl P. Hopper and Edith Reynolds Hopper Chapman.

Rose Anderson, age 48, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

She was born in French Camp, California on February 11, 1963, the daughter of James Edward Anderson and Sharon Hope (Sisiney) Anderson. She married Tim Jeffreys at Forsyth, Montana on October 9, 1982; he survives. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include: father, James Edward Anderson of Arizona; son, Jeremiah James Jeffreys of Montana; daughter, Sharon Ludean Bye and husband, Jeremiah, of Sulphur Springs; three grandchildren and brother, Lonnie Anderson of Montana.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Hope Anderson and daughter, Ellen Elizabeth Jeffreys.

Funeral services for Frank William Zimmer, age 79, of Emory will be held at 11:00a.m., Friday, July 22, 2011 at Emory Baptist Church, with Bro. Bobby Bryant and Bro. Joe Perking officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m., Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Dick Ebert, Charles Dickerson, Dempsey Bullock, Jerry Friday, Michael Gaby, and Larry Gudger.

Mr. Zimmer passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Country Trails Care Center in Grand Saline. He was born on February 16, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York, to Frank William and Mabel Ann Bashard Zimmer, Sr. He married Glenda Leverne Simmons on January 2, 1953 in Garland. Prior to retirement he worked as an electrical engineer. He was a member of Emory Baptist Church. Mr. Zimmer proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include: wife, Glenda Zimmer of Emory; daughter, Cindy Murray and husband, Ken of Lindale; grandchildren, Amy Parker, Amanda Hollingshead, Joshua Boyd and Brittney Strickland; great-grandchildren, Cody and Caden Luckett, Carly and Cainan Hollingshead, Adi Murray and Bella Strickland and numerous other family and friends.

Memorial services for Jack Patton, age 75, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at House of Prayer, Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 2:00p.m.

Mr. Patton passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 13, 2011 at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab. He was born in Brashear on January 23, 1936, the son of Bob Robert Lee Patton and Clara Bell (Brown) Patton. He was a retired truck driver and he served in the United States Air Force.

Survivors include: son, Jackie Patton; daughter, Debbie Patton both of Pennsylvania; brother, Jimmy Patton of Sulphur Springs; sister, Lois Patton Smith of San Saba and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Sue Patton Reynolds and Alice Patton and two brothers, Ted Patton and Truman Patton.

There will be a memorial service at a later date for Jack T. McCollum, age 81, of Point, formally of Carlsbad, NM. Cremation arrangements are with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. McCollum passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 at his residence. He was born on October 24, 1929 in Valley View, the son of Luther Francis and Florence Flowers McCollum. He married Beverly Nelson on November 22, 1951 in Carlsbad, NM. Prior to retirement, he worked in the potash mines. He was of the Lutheran faith.

Survivors include: wife, Beverly McCollum of Cedar Cove; daughters, Margaret Ann McCollum and husband, Gary Denlinger of Allen, Mary Louise Stanton and husband, David of Pinckneyville, IL, and Marlene Ellen Abernathy and husband, Kenneth of Fairview; sister, Louella Ward of Denton; grandchildren, Shersty, Sydney, Morgan, and Mason; niece and nephew, Jacki Ward and Wayne Ward.

Funeral services for Carolynn Taylor, age 76, of Emory, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2011, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, in Emory. Ed Tacker and Richard Simms will officiate.

A private burial will follow services, in the Emory Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mitchell Taylor, Russell Taylor, Mitch Ramsey, Phil Weatherford, Michael Gant, Aaron Cooke, and Tyson Cooke.

Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Taylor passed away on late Friday evening, July 15, 2011, at Harrison House, in Greenville. She was born on July 5, 1935, in Guymon, Oklahoma, the daughter of William Patton and Mavourneen Weatherford Gant. She married Carl Taylor, on July 5, 1953, in Weiland, Texas. He preceded her in death in 2009.

Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker and a member of the North Loop Church of Christ, in Mineola. She taught Sunday school for many years, at several Church of Christ churches. She was also a school teacher for most of her adult life.

Survivors include: two son, Randy Taylor and wife Leslie of Conroe, Texas, and Kerry Taylor and wife Jan of Miller Grove; a daughter, Carla Cooke and husband Tommy of Emory; a brother, Dean Gant of Greenville; grandchildren, Cory Taylor, Mitchell Taylor, Russell Taylor, and Randa Ramsey; and five great-grandsons and five great-granddaughters.

Graveside services for Ruby Woodall, age 82, of Emory, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2011, at Emory City Cemetery.

Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, July 17, one hour prior to the service.

Ruby Rebecca Woodall passed away July 14, 2011, at Senior Suite Care and Rehab in Emory. She was born in Malvern, Arkansas, to Jim and Mary Frances Ross Brooks. She married Cecil L. Woodall in 1952. Mrs. Woodall was a homemaker. She was a member of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: son, Curtis Woodall and wife, Sue of South Carolina, Joseph Woodall and wife, Sherry of Quinlan and Larry Woodall and wife, Cathy of Rockwall; daughter, Deborah Baugh of Austin; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; numerous other family and friends.

Funeral services for James Alvin "Jake" Humphries, age 50, of the Yowell Community, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2011, at the Cross Country Cowboy Church, in Fairlie. Bros. Jeff Bishop, Danny Fairweather, Tracy Williams, and Oliver Mowat will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Shiloh Cemetery, with Derek Lambert, Kevin Ham, Jason Rector, Chris Baumann, Chip Nicholson, Jr. Bishop, Danny O'Neal, and Benny Herman, and Michael Benson serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Humphries passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at his residence. He was born on February 17, 1961, in Cooper, Tx, the son of Bobbye Virginia Thomas Humphries and Danny Alvin Humphries. He was a graduate of Cooper High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He married Marie Jones, on November 24, 1990, in Commerce, Tx. She survives.

Mr. Humphries self-employed in tractor and equipment sales and was a member of Cross Trails Cowboy Church and was a Youth Ranch Rodeo Coach.

Other survivors include: a son, Evan Cade Humprhies of Yowell; a daughter, Brittney Gail Humphries of College Station; his parents, Bobby Virgina Humpries and Danny Alvin Humphries of the Yowell Community; a sister, Kellie Humphries Kaiser, of Commerce; a brother, Tory Max Humphries and wife, Daidre of Sulphur Springs; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvin and Exie Humphries and J.D. and Apha Thomas; a son, Riley Cade Humphries; and a sister-in-law, Susan Robbin Meeks.

In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests that donations be made to the Evan Humphries Memorial Fund, at Guaranty Bond Bank, in Commerce.

Funeral services for William Ben Herman, Jr., age 87, of Cumby will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Grandsons, Ben Herman, Jerod Stringer, Justin Nabers, Colt Herman, Mark Narramore, Mike Gordon, Jim Bell, and Kris Henley serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Cullen Tucker, Bill Taylork, Jerry Matlock, and Ronnie Charles.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service.

Mr. Herman passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2011 at his residence. He was born on August 12, 1923, in Sulphur Springs, TX, the son of WIlliam Ben Herman, SR. and Sybil Lorene Holley Herman. He married Nita Cravens Herman in Mt. Pleasant, Texas on April 10, 1043. She survives. Ben worked many jobs and owned several businesses, but for most of his life, he owned and operated a dairy farm in Hopkins County. He retired from dairying in 1988, but continued to raise and trade cattle and horses for many years.

Survivors include: two sons, Benny Herman and wife Marsha, Roger Herman and wife Shirley of Cumby, two daughters, Joan Stringer and husband Don, and Jan Ainsworth and husband Jim of Commerce. 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org, to Mt. Zion Cemetery at 16256 TX Hwy 11 W, Cumby, TX 75433, or to Vista Care at ww.vistacare.com.

Funeral services for Bonnie Rushing, age 93, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00a.m., Monday July 18, 2011, with Rev. Charles Rawlinson officiating.

Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery, with Larry Norton, Ronny Rushing, Scott Rushing, Garret Hope, Justin Hope, Ryan Coursey, David Norton and Wesley Rushing serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Bonnie Rushing passed away Thursday afternoon, July 14, 2011 at Rock Creek Nursing Home. She was born in the Brinker community on September 15, 1917, the daughter of Nolen Franklin Terrell and Marcella (Smith) Terrell. She was a retired inspector for Munves Fashions and she was a member of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: two daughters, Patsy Ann Carroll of Sulphur Springs, Doris Sue Cribbs of Athens; three sons, Kenneth Wayne Rushing of Huntsville, Shelby Lynn Rushing of Huffman, James Larry Rushing of Conroe; sister, Nell Tanton of Sulphur Springs, grandchildren, Debra Sue Norton, Larry Wayne Underwood, Ricky Cribbs, Sandar Burch, Ronny Rushing, Judy Carantsa, Sherrie Dike, Scott Rushing, Stacy McWain, and Karen Henson; great-grandchildren, Garrett Hope, Justin Hope, Stephen Cribbs, Tanner Burch, Heather Lester, Holly Christie, ryan Coursey, Nathan Norton, David Norton, Shelby Scheuchl, Makenna Henson, Owen Henson, Tisa Rushing, Kaylie Dike, Amber Dike, Jessie Dike, Brian Rushing, Craig Rushing, and six great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Linnie Calvert, age 77, of Campbell, will be conducted , at First Baptist Church of Campbell, at 11:00a.m., Tuesday July 19, 2011, with Rev. Lee Huff officiating.

Interment will follow services in the Brigham Cemetery, with Jimmy Cress, Calvin Patterson, Gary Patterson, Terry Patterson, Austin Patterson, and Chad Patterson serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 18, 2011, at Peters Funeral Home, in Greenville.

Mrs. Calvert passed away at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Thursday, July 14, 2011. She was born in Stanford, Texas, on July 26, 1933, the daughter of Johnny Robert Patterson and Sarah Annis Russel Patterson. She married Roy Henry Calvert, in Denton, on July 28, 1950. He preceded her in death in 2004.

Survivors include: four daughters, Brenda Ariola of Lewisville, Jessie Flores of Mesquite, Sarah Calvert of Campbell, and Timotha Hickman of Grand Prairie; three sons, Roy Henry Calvert, Jr., and Johnnie Calvert of Campbell, and Donald Calvert of McLean; eleven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jack Patton, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Patton passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 13, 2011 at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab.

Funeral services for Alvis Lynn Critchet, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church. Rev. Susai Avula will officiate.

Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, with Shane Johns, Joe Ames, Lewis Jones, John Desherow, and Mike Safford serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Lynn Clayton.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Rosary starting at 7:00 p.m.

Mrs. Critchet passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at her residence. She was born on January 26, 1949, in Dallas, the daughter of Marcus Ivan and Myrtle Hogg Duke. She married Mark Dwain Critchet, on June 29, 1991, in Quitman, Texas. He survives.

Mrs. Critchet was a homemaker and a member of the Ladies Guild and St. James Catholic Church.

Other survivors include: one son, Patrick Nichols of Sulphur Springs; daughters, Kelly Johns and husband Terry, and Lori Johns and husband Shane, all of Sulphur Springs; step-daughters, Megan Burill and husband Dave, Betsy Roberts and husband Drue, all of Ohio; sisters, Margaret Ann Morgan of Winnsboro, and Mary Elizabeth Clanton and husband Lynn of Quitman; grandchildren, Aaron Williams, Allen Williams, Ashley Nichols, Alex Nichols, Michael Calderon, madelynn Calderon, Katelynn Johns, Sarah Aulsbrook, Shelby Aulsbrook, Seth Johns, Kora Burill, Peyton Burill, Zane Roberts, and Cade Roberts; and a great-grandchild, Bevin Williams.

Memorials may be made to St. James Catholic Church Building Fund, 297 Texas Street, Sulphur Springs, Tx 75482.

Memorial services for Norma Haberlin, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for a later date.

Ms. Haberlin passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1928 in Ashland, WI, the daughter of Henry and Evelyn Prince Hanson.

Funeral services for Glenn W. Reppond, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Tommy Johnston will officiate.

Military graveside services, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at Mt. Sterling Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Rick Frazier, Tyler Higginbotham, Terry Flora, Cody Flora, Donald Davis, Bennie Davis, Winston Perkins, and Mike Allen.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Reppond passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 12, 2011 at Dubuis Hospital of Paris. He was born in Sulphur Springs, on October 12, 1931, the son of Bennie Reppond and Esther Johnson Reppond. He married Gladys Fay Followell, in Brownfield, TX, on March 25, 1956. She survives.

Mr. Reppond was a retired owner of a service station and day care center. He was a member of First Baptist Church and he served in the U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict.

Other survivors include: three daughters, Carla Frazier and husband Rick, Diana Reppond, and Glenda Flora and husband Terry, all of Sulphur Springs; a sister, Inetal Noel of Mt. Vernon; and grandchildren, Tyler Higginbotham, Cody Flora, and Stacey McBride and husband Delton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Estallene Horton and Syble Perrin.

Funeral services for Robert Lee McDowell, age 71, of Texarkana and formerly of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at Williams Memorial Methodist Church, in Texarkana.

Mr. McDowell passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Cornerstone Care Center, in Texarkana. He was born on January 20, 1940, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the son of William A. and Florrie Coffey McDowell. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. He graduated from South Arkansas University, Magnolia, Arkansas with a BBA in Accounting, and Texas A&M University-Texarkana with an MBA. He graduated from national Graduate Trust School, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, and Texas Banker's Association Trust School.

Mr. McDowell was employed at Texarkana National Bank Trust Department for 13 years. Bancorp South Trust Department for 22 years, and Guaranty Financial and Wealth Management for 2 years as a Trust Consultant. Robert's expertise and roots were in the Trust industry in the Texarkana area. He worked as a radio announcer for 10 years, served 2 years in the 49th Lone Star Texas National Guard, and 4 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He also held a private pilot license.

Mr. McDowell devoted his life to his family. He gave freely of his time to many civic endeavors, also, including: Williams Memorial United Methodist Church, Wednesday Bible Study, Financial Advisory, past president Texarkana Rotary Club, board member City of Texarkana, Texas Fireman's Relief and Pension Fund, past member of the board of directors of First State Bank of Gurdon, Arkansas, Texarkana Airport Authority president, Chairman of Commercial Division of Greater Texarkana United Way, Board of Directors Greater Texarkana United Way, Instructor Texarkana College, Texas A&M Univeristy-Texarkana, Texarkana Texas PTA, was currently president of Miller Land and Lumber Company of Texarkana USA, board member of the Mildred Cabe Cook Foundation, recipient of Distinguished Business Alumni Award from Texas A&M University, Texarkana and Development Board of Texas A&M Texarkana.

Survivors include: his wife of 47 years, Beverly Jean Yarberry McDowell; his daughter, Jean Elizabeth McDowell Tullis; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Jean Tullis Hunt and John Robert Harrison Tullis; one brother, William A. McDowell, Jr. and wife Charlotte of Sulphur Springs; a niece; two nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Memorials may be made to Williams Memorial United Methodist Church, 4000 Moores Ln., Cornerstone Retirement Community, 4100 Moores Lane, Domestic Violence Prevention, or the charity of your choice.

Richard Lee, age 67, of Emory passed away Friday morning, July 8, 2011, at Mother Francis hospital in Tyler.

Mr. Lee was born in El Campo on September 25, 1943, the son of Richard Weldon Lee and Loma Lee (Gray) Lee. He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors Include: daughter, Holly Boyd and husband, Randy, of Owasso, Oklahoma; two brother, S.D. Glenn of Gainsville and Curtis Lee of Emory; two sisters, Becky Mitchel of Emory and Ethel White of Cumby; grandchild, Chris Curran and great-grandchildren, Alexis Jade McRight and Kelsey Kae Curran.

He was preceded in death by one grandson of A.J. Curran and one brother, James Lee.

Funeral services for Jo Jean Bolton, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Don Tinsley will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the South Liberty Cemetery, with Mike Booth, Brandon Crowson, Skipper Hurley, Jeff Massey, Eddie Morton, John Powell, Roy Preuss, and Milton Ragan serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Bassham, George Bell, Bob Marks, Ed Moore, Tom Soulsby, and J.W. Ragan.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Bolton passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at her residence, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. She was born on September 14, 1939, in Barksdale Field, Louisiana, the daughter of Hose Holly Lovelace and Ines Marie White Lovelace. She married Bennie Mack Bolton, on January 5, 1983, in Sulphur Springs.

She worked for over 20 years in various offices for Hopkins County. She was the first female deputy at the Hopkins County Sheriff's office, and the first female machine operator at TXU Mining, in Sulphur Springs. She enjoyed her retirement years, spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.

Survivors include: her husband, Bennie Bolton; four sons, Truman and wife Deanne Ragan, David and wife Phillyis Ragan, and Dooley Ragan, all of Sulphur Springs; and Lance Ragan of Kansas; step-daughter, Angie and husband Mike Booth of Sulphur Springs; and step-son, Marlin Bolton, of Caddo Mills; grandchildren, Tanner and Holly Ragan, Colter Ragan, Tye and Josh Boatman, Blake and Chandra Ragan, all of Sulphur Springs, and Ryder and Rhett Ragan of Kansas; step-grandchildren, Tiffany and Heath Beggs, Macie Murray, Lacy Murray, and Hannah Booth, all of Sulphur Springs; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Dylan Ragan, Brady and Fancie Ragan, Reese, Ramsey, and Ryan Ragan, Bayler and Brett Boatman, and Adalyn Murray.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and infant son, Troyce; and a son, Harold Ragan.

Funeral services for Wendell Sapaugh, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Fred Lewis and Tommy Johnston officiating.

Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Randy Hall, G.W. Gibbons, Don Deaton, Wayne Hamrick, Harold "Spoof" Cheatham, John Folmar, Gordon Ford and Wayne Galyean serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be John Sharber, Charlie McDaniel, Busy Men's Bible Class, F.B.C. money counters, C.N.B. Board of Directors and the Sulphur Springs Lion Club.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Spence Chapel.

Mr. Sapaugh passed away on Sunday morning, July 10, 2011, at the Baylor Heart Hospital, in Plano. He was born in Sulphur Springs on July 29, 1931, the son of T.T. "Cowboy" Sapaugh and Jessie Clyde Kennedy Sapaugh. He married Helen Ruth Shelton in Sulphur Springs on March 8, 1963; she survives.

Mr. Sapaugh was retired from the City of Sulphur Springs as Finance Director. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church, former city councilman and mayor in 1967, and also on the board of directors of City National Bank, a member of Lions Club since 1954, and music leader of Busy Men's Bible Class. He was also involved in Little League Baseball.

Other survivors include: a son, Don Sapaugh and wife, Jill of Sulphur Springs; a daughter, Julie Sapaugh of Waco; a sister, Jackie McGlamery of Sulphur Springs; and a grandchild, Anna Kate Sapaugh.

Memorial may be made to First Baptist Church Missions and/or First Baptist Church Building fund.

Graveside funeral services for Dale H. Payne, Sr., age 65, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at North Hopkins Cemetery. Bro. David Young will officiate. Bobby George, Joe Joiner, James Worster, and David Alexander will served as honorary pallbearers.

Mr. Payne was born on March 16, 1946, in Dallas, TX, the son of Luther H. Payne and Louisa Isalene Martin Payne. He married Linda Gail Holt, on July 9, 1969, in DeKalb, Texas. She survives.

Mr. Payne passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011, in Sulphur Springs. He held an MBA from East Texas State University and was retired from AP Green. He served in the U.S. Army, during the Vietnam War. In respect of his service to his country, the Hopkins County Military Coalition will present the flag at the services. He was of the Baptist faith and was a life member of Bun Lilly #6 Chapter of Disabled American Veterans.

Other survivors include: a son, D.J. Payne, of Sulphur Springs; a daughter, Rebecca Denise Payne, of Sulphur Springs; a half brother, John B. Payne; and a half sister, Eloise Lane.

Memorials may be made to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, at 30 North LaSalle, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60602. For additional information contact info@ifcj.org

Funeral services for Paul Gene Stewart, age 63, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2011, at Central Baptist Church. Rev. Bruce Stinson will officiate.

Interment will follow services at the Greenview Cemetery, with Masonic brothers, Phillip Therwhanger, Cody Stewart, Chuck Sickles, Wayne Davenport, Andrew Dalrymple, Phil Darity, and Dennis Findley, and grandson Geoffrey Stewart serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Masonic Lodge #221, friends Bill Bailey, Rex O'Dell, Jerry Wayne Blount, Jeremy O'Dell, Wayne Henegar, and Bill Campbell.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Stewart passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, in Tyler. He was born on February 19, 1948, in Commerce, Texas, the son of Russell Neal and Bessie Nell Mayes Stewart. He married Barbara Weaver, and she survives.

Mr. Stewart owned and operated Paul Stewart State Farm Insurance Agency. He was an agent for over 32 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #221, as well as a Scottish Rite Mason. He was awarded the Golden Trowel in 1995 and was a Past Master in 1986, and currently served as Treasurer. He was most recently the recipient of the Mason's Lifetime Membership Award for Lodge #221. He served as president of the Tax Appraisal District Board, and Treasurer of the Cumby Cemetery Association.

Other survivors include: one son, Stephen Stewart and wife Gina of Central City, Iowa; a daughter, Stephanie Stewart, of Sulphur Springs; a grandson, Geoffrey Stewart; a brother, Ronald Stewart and wife Ruth of Klondike, TX; sisters, Judy Castleberry and husband Pete of San Antonio, Nancy Melton of Cumby, and Patty Tarrant and husband Jerry of Campbell; a brother-in-law, Ernie Weaver and wife Vickie of Point; and sisters-in-law, Joe Elaine Ragan and husband J.W. of Sulphur Springs, and Lana Mabe and husband Larry of Brashear.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Scottish Rite Hospital at www.tsrhc.org

Funeral services for Avril Franklin King, Jr., age 59, of Emory, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2011 at Wilson-Orwosy Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Lone Star Cemetery at Point.

Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, 1 hour prior to the 11:00 a.m. service.

Mr. King passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Sulphur Springs health and Rehab. He was born on May 1, 1952, in Emory, the son of Helen Elizabeth Staten King. Prior to retirement he was in the medical field, working as a nurse. Mr. King served in the U.S. navy, from January 1973 through November 1975. He was a dental technician during his military career. He was a member of Lake Fork Baptist Church.

Survivors include: his mother and dad, Helen and Dusty Arnold of Yantis; sister, De Via Murry of Mesa, AZ; nephew, Brad Murry and wife Charlotte of Fountain Hills, AZ; numerous other family and friends.

Graveside funeral services for Bill Brown, age 82, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Old Tarrant Cemetery on Thursday, July 7, 2011.

Mr. Brown passed away Tuesday Morning, July 5, 2011 at Carriage House Manor. He was born in Dallas on August 9, 1928. He married Dorothy O'Shields. She preceded him in death in 2004. He was a retired ground maintenance worker for Delta Airlines. He was of the Baptist faith and he served in the United States Army.

Survivors include: son, Richard Brown of Dallas; grandson Tyler Brown; granddaughter, Autumn Steffee and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Phil Newby, age 78 of Yantis, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Lake Fork Baptist Church in Alba, TX. Burial will be in the Yantis City Cemetery. Joshua Newby, Jakob Paul Webb, Caleb Newby, Issac Allen, Allen Rose, and Larry Hollis will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Don and Betty Ann Smith, Dr. Donald Steph, Dewayne and Shirley Daughtery, Warren and Bobby King, James and Joan Smith, Jerry and Mary Clowery, Ken and Betty Stribley, and Johnny Mac and Vallee Rushing.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2011, at Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Mr. Newby passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. He was born on February 8, 1933 to the late Euthal Earl Newby and Nell Hathcox Newby. Mr. Newby married Verna Mae Hooker on March 3, 1957 and she preceded him in death on September 29, 2007.

Survivors include: wife, Aline Allen Newby of Yantis; son, Robert Paul Newby of Sulphur Bluff; daughters, Janet Elaine Kaufman of McKinney, Teresa Kay Strayhorn of McKinney and Mary Lisa Webb of Prairie Grove, AR; brother, Billy Wayne Newby of Mesquite; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by: son, Robert Wayne Newby; brother, Euthal Earl Newby, Jr.

Funeral services for C.W. Brown, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Brown passed away on Tuesday morning, July 5, 2011, at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral services for longtime Hopkins County Educator, G.W. Duckworth, formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Brian Bosworth officiating. Burial will follow at the Miller Grove Cemetery with Dwayne Garrett, James Watts, Lewis Dean Watts, Clint Lennon, Bobby Middleton, and Danny Durham serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be at the West Oaks Funeral on Tuesday evening, July 5, 2011 , from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Duckworth passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011, at the Colonial Lodge Assisted Living Center in McKinney, Texas. He was born on January 25, 1920. Mr. Duckworth married Lillie Faye Renshaw on June 21, 1941, and served in WWII as a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Corp in the Pacific Theater from 1943 until the war's end. He attended Paris Jr. College and earned a BS and an MA from ETSC. Mr. Duckworth was an educator and coached basketball in Golden, Miller Grove, and Saltillo, Texas. He taught and was principal at Houston Elementary School, and was named the first principal at Bowie Elementary School, both in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He retired as Director of Elementary Education of Sulphur Springs ISD in 1976. He was highly respected in the community as a man of great integrity.

Survivors include: son, Col. (USAF Ret.) Johnny D. Duckworth, of McKinney; daughter-in-law Jeannine; two grandsons, Kevin, of Dallas, and Matthew, of Minturn, CO; great-grandson, Matthew Ayden, also of Minturn, CO; sister, Thalia Wilemon, of Ft. Worth; three nieces, Claire Minter, Carolyn Moore, and Claudine Dixon; nephews, Jerry Wilemon and Mike Wilemon.

He was preceded in death by: wife of 49 years; parents, George A. Duckworth and Cynthia Attice Parkins Duckworth; two brothers, Argus Duckworth and Otha Duckworth; sister, Lois Johnson.

Funeral services for Peggy Phillips, age 67, of Dallas, Texas, will be conducted at 1:00p.m., Friday, July, 8, 2011 at Denton Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon with Rev. B. R. Hargest and Rev. W.G. Lacey officiating.

Interment will follow at Denton cemetery with Michael Hickery, Sr., Barlos Sims, Creston Whitaker, II, Eddie Evans, Dereck Harrison, Sr. and Manly Sims serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Sims, Julius Watson, Manly Sims, Noel Williams, Leon Lavely, Jr., James Black, Deacons of Deacon Baptist Church, Deacons of Metropolitan Baptist Church.

Ms. Phillips passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011, at Baylor Medical Center-Dallas. Ms. Phillips was born on June 24, 1944 to the late Felmon U. Gadlin and Nena Lillian Sims Gadlin in Mt. Vernon, TX. She began her education in the Mt. Vernon Public School system, and graduated from Booker T. Washington high school in Mt. Pleasant, TX. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Bishop College, and later attended Texas Women's University in Denton, TX where she earned her Master's Degree in Education.

Peggy Phillips was a Master Educator for the Dallas Independent School District for 38 years. She enjoyed teaching and guiding the children she taught. She loved the Lord, and her two daughters, who along with Peggy are collectively referred to as "The Gadlins Girls." Denton Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon, TX, where Peggy accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior, and the Metropolitan Baptist Church of Dallas, TX, Where Peggy was an active member, both shared an affectionate place in her heart. She enjoyed reading, following high school and professional sports, playing the piano and listening to Gospel music. Peggy was a generous contributor to various charites throughout her life. Helping others was very important to her. She was soft spoken and possessed a trademark sense of humor.

Survivors include: daughters, Nena Cherise Graves (Riderick), Katy, TX and Lisa Chanette Whitaker (Creston), Duncanville, TX; an adorable grandson, Caleb Andrew Graves; a loving aunt, Freddye Sims Watson of Houston, TX; first cousins, M.L. Gadlin, Michael Hicker Jr., Julius Watson, LaGina Stephens, Janice McKinney, Noel Williams, Fred Sims, Barlos Sims and many other loving family members and friends.

Graveside funeral services for Barbara Watkins, of Reilly Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 3, 2011, in the Reilly Springs Cemetery. Rev. Larry Baxley will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Dale Watkins, Jr., Trenton Watkins, Daryl Watkins, Mark Watkins, and Lloyd Watkins.

Miss Watkins passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at her residence. She was born on February 25, 1952, the daughter of James W. "Bodie" and Nettie Florene Aaron Watkins, in McKinney, Texas. She was a member of Reilly Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include: her father, Bodie Watkins, of Reilly Springs; a brother, Dale Watkins and wife Pam; sisters, Marie Aaron and Tina Ponder and husband Larry; five nephews; one niece; one great-nephew; and three great-nieces.

Funeral services for Troy D. Hatcher, age 83, of Pickton, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 4, 2011, in the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Al Davis and Rev. Wayne Blackshear will officiate.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 3, 2011, at the funeral home.

Mr. Hatcher passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home. He was born on May 26, 1928, in Hopkins County, the son of Harvey Ennis and Abbie Irene Goldsmith Hatcher. He married Myrna Loy Glover, on October 30, 1948, in Hopkins County. She survives.

Mr. Hatcher was a milk hauler, mechanic, carpenter, store owner, and dairyman. He was a member of the Grace Family Church.

Other survivors include: a son, Roy Lee Hatcher and wife Patsy of Pine Forest; a daughter, Shirley Hatcher Tucker of Pickton; a brother, Jerry Don Hatcher of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Jodie Pearson and husband Charles, and Casey Tucker and husband Bill; and three great-grandchildren, Nathan Troy, and Lilli.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Laveral Strickland, Neva Toland, and Glenna Davis; two brothers, R. Lee Hatcher and Baby Ennis Ray Hatcher; and one great-granddaughter, Charity.

Funeral services for Bobbie Bonner, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Mitchell Chapel C.O.G.I.C with paston Nelson Gatlin officiating. Burial will follow at St. Luke Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 8 at mason & Mason Mortuary.

Bobbie Bonner passed away on June 30, 2011 at Sunny Springs health & Rehab. Bobbie Bonner was born December 3, 1939 in Sulphur Springs to Daisy Ford Clayton and Berma Lee Clayton. Both Parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Bonner worked 20 years for the Grocery Supply Company and she also was employed as a Nurse's Aide with Sulphur Springs Rehab.

Survivors include: one son, Robert Henry Bonner, Jr.; and two brothers, Charles Clayton and Maurice Clayton.

Funeral services for Barbara Jean Howard Corley, age 72, of Como, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 4, 2011, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Rev. Randy Snow will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Como Cemetery, with Michael T. Corley, Joe Bell, Dewayne Silva, Adam Pearson, Josh Corley, and George Silva, Jr., serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Corley passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Carriage House Manor, in Sulphur Springs. She was born on June 1, 1939, in Decatur, Tx, the daughter of Charlie Jack and Elsie J. Graham Howard. She married Tildon Boyce Corley, on June 19, 1954. He preceded her in death, in February 2005.

Survivors include: sons, Jackie Lee Corley and wife Tina Louise Smith, and Steven Boyce Corley and wife Joyce Bithell; daughters, Debra Corley Rameriz, Jean Corley Kirkpatrick and husband Ben, Kathy Corley Bell and husband Joseph Bell, Jr., and Ronda Corley Silva and husband Jerry; grandsons, Christopher Lee Corley, Joshua Corley, Michael Tildon Corley, George Silva, Jr., Dewayne Silva, Joseph Bell III, and Daniel Bell; granddaughters, Amy Louise Cholders, Carol Jean Kent, Spehanie Corley, Christina Gresham, Mindy Silva, Rebecca Silva, Dominique Silva, and Susan Bell; and 28 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a granddaughter, Michelle Corley Bocanegra; and great-gransons, Benjamin Corley and Jackson Kent.

Funeral services for El Dorse Mathews, age 79, of Arlington and formerly of Hopkins County, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Arlis Banks will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Yantis Cemetery, with Colin Mayo, Robert Chapa, Justin Myers, Marc Stephenson, Jon Stephenson, Dominick Stephenson, and Matthew Stephenson, serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Mathews passed away Friday morning, July 1, 2011 at Arlington Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wood County, Texas, on May 15, 1932, the daughter of Clayton Jewette Graham and Bertie Warren Graham. She married Charles Dwain Mathews, in Dallas, on February 17, 1956. He preceded her in death, in 1983.

Survivors include: a daughter, Michelle Schafer and husband Bubba, of Arlington; a son, Michael Mathews of Yantis; a twin sister, El Darris Stephens, of Yantis; four grandchildren, Kara Lisette Dncan, Charles Allen Mathews, Lauren Mayo, and Andrea Schulze; six great-grandchildren, Regan, Nolan, Lane, Lola, Dylan, and Rylee; and numberous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; and a brother, Andy Arris Graham.

Memorials may be made in memory of El Dorse Mathews, to the Community Hospice at Arlington Memorial Hospital, 6100 Western Place, Suite 500, Ft. Worth, TX 76107.

Funeral services for Dennis Desporte, Sr., age 51, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Dennis Desporte, Sr. passed away at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab., Wednesday morning, June 29, 2011. He was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on August 28, 1959, the son of Andrew L. Desporte and Elizabeth (Gross) Desporte. He was a chef.

Survivors include: duaghter, Jennifer Desporte Riley; son, Dennis Andrew Desporte, Jr., both of Gulf Port, Mississippi; mother, Elizabeth Desporte; sister, Vivian Roche, both of Sulphur Springs; three brothers, Michael Desporte, Rodney Desporte and Phillip Desporte, all of Gulf Port Mississippi and grandchildre, David, Loretta, Andrew, Elizabeth and Christopher.

Funeral services for Ina Beatrice Thompson, age 71, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 2, 2011, with nephew, Walt Mannon officiating.

Ina Thompson passed away at her residence Wednesday morning, June 29, 2011. She was born on January 30, 1940 in Delta County, the daughter of Loye D. Adams and Lillian Anglin Adams. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: two brothers, Loye B. Adams, Jr. of Sulphur Springs and Ray Adams of Stafford; five sisters, Helen Ruth Dunavin and husband, Jearl of Greenville, Loyce Mozell Rutledge and husband, Jim of Amarillo, Edith Estelle White and husband, Mack of Quitman, LaVada Fay Simpson and husband, Charles of Neveda and Patsy Ann Bosgears-Crawford and husband, Roger of Sulphur Springs; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: one son, William Dean Thompson; one brother, B.J. Adams.

Funeral services for Ray Dulude, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral home Chapel, at 10:00a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2011

Ray Dulude passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at East Texas medical Center in Tyler. he was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on February 2, 1943, the son of Francis Xavier Dulude and Annette (Bachaund) Dulude. He married JoAnn Amoroso in Sulphur Springs on July 23, 1993; she survives. He was a quality control engineer for L3. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the United States Air Force.

Survivors include: three daughters, Kristin Gagnon and husband, Raymond of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Kimberley Cunningham and husband Terry and Lisa Mosier; son, Russel Dulude and wife, Michele, all of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Michael Gagnon, Courtney Davis, Andrew Dulude, Joshua Cunningham, Aaron Randolph, Hailey Harrington and Coleton Harrington.

Funeral services for Veda Terry, age 96, of Emory will be at 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Emory Baptist Church.

Veda Rhea Terry passed away Sunday evening, June 26, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Terry was born on May 10, 1915, the daughter of Lawrence Sullivan and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Pippin Lennon in the County Line Community. She married Cornell "Tooter" Terry on August 19, 1939. Mrs. Terry was a school teacher. She taught in the Point and Rains county school system for many years. She was a member of Emory Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughter-in-law, Linda Terry of Emory; granddaughters, Anna Marie Terry of Memphis, TN and Laura Anne Terry of White River Junction, Vermont; nephews, Johnny Lennon of Brashear, Rex Lennon of County Line and Dale Terry of McKinney; several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: husband; sons, Tommy Frank Terry and Lawrence Terry ; one brother.

Funeral services for Debra Thomas, age 55, of Como will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Eason officiating. Private graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Rosewood Park in Longview. Pallbearers will be John McAfee, Jonathon Hooker, Mark Friddle, Terry Busby, Johnny Nordin, Joe Hooten, Daryl Watkins, Ronald Wills, and Heath Highfield.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Thomas passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at her residence. She was born on February 19, 1956 in Inman, VA, the daughter of Caskel Henderson and Texas Onedia Williams Davis. She married Jeffrey Allen Thomas on August 25, 1973 in Longview, TX. He survives. Mrs. Thomas worked as a secretary for Como Pickton ISD for 20 years.

Survivors include: sons, Blake Thomas and Christine Ogle of Gilmer, TX, Kevin Thomas and wife, Amber of Sulphur Springs, TX, and Brad Thomas and wife, India of Winnsboro, TX; grandchildren, River, Canyon, Rhayne, Klain, Kimber, and Hendrix Thomas, and Olivia Ogle.

She was preceded in death by: parents; sister, Teresa Gay Lunsford; brother, Donald Ray Williams.

Memorials may be made to Cross Spur cowboy church, P.O. box 684, sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Graveside services for Annie Mae Whisenant, age 100, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Old Pickton Cemetery with Bro. Fred Lewis officiating.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2011 prior to the service at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Miss Whisenant passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 at Atria Assisted Living in Tyler, TX. She was born on November 1, 1910 in Pickton, TX the daughter of Oscar and Cora Jackson Whisenant. She received her bachelor's degree in education, and worked as a school teacher for 46 years. Miss Whisenant was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, a sewing club, Diamond Sets, and was a Sunday school secretary for the youth department.

Survivors include: nephew, Jerry Jennings and wife, Lequida of Sulphur Springs; nieces, JoBeth Dickerson and husband, Jack of Quitman, Rose Giles and husband, Terry of Tyler; numerous great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: parents; sister, Margaret Whisenant Jennings; brother, W.M. Bud Whisenant.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75701, or First Baptist Church Building Fund, 116 Oak Avenue, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Funeral services for Jerry Randall "Randy" Caddell, age 50, of Como, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Shannon Oaks Church. Brother Kenneth Rhoades will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Como Cemetery, with David Lawrence, Danny Ray Moss, Steve Sheedy, Brad Bradford, Mickey Barker, and Keith Clayton serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Johnson and Chris Adair.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2011, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Randy passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 25, 2011, in an automobile accident in Como. He was born in Sulphur Springs, on January 3, 1961, the son of Jerry Bob and Glenna Hopson Caddell.

He was a cable splitter for Verison and owner/operator of The Deer Shop, in Como. He was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include: three sons, Jeffery Caddell and wife Crystal of Mt. Vernon, Ryan Caddell and wife Rhandi of Kailue, Hawaii, and Reese Caddell of Como; his parents, Jerry Bob and Glenna Caddell of Como; a brother, Alan Caddell and wife Missy of Sulphur Springs; two grandchildren, Jaiden and Quentin Caddell; a nephew, Logan Caddell and wife Brandi; and a niece, Lyndsi White and husband Randy.

Graveside services for Dorothy Ponder, age 85, of Sulphur Springs are set for 1:00 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Restlawn Memorial Park. Rev. Tom Frisbee will be officiating. Pallbearers will be John Devries, Corey Ponder, Christopher Ponder, John Dugan, Johnny Pierce and Gayden Jones.

Mrs. Ponder passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ponder was born on February 16, 1926 in Hope, AR, the daughter of George and Bessie Mildred Haynes Dodds. She married R.L. Ponder and he preceded her in death in December of 1987. Mrs. Ponder was a supervisor for Lone Star Gas for 20 years and retired in 1983. She was a member of First Christian Church.

Survivors include: sons, Russell Ponder and wife, Ashley of White Right, TX, Vic Ponder and wife, Debra of Sulphur Springs, Mike Ponder and wife, Gwynita of Rowlett, TX; sister, Jane Sparks and husband, Leward of Hobbs, NM; grandchildren, Corey, Elizabeth, Joshua, Christopher, Meagan, Rachel and Brennan; great-grandchildren, Bryce and Kailynn; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: husband; grandson, Joshua Michael Ponder; sisters, Gena Graham, Mara McGill and Georgia Griffin.

Funeral services for Evelena Otts, age 84, of Emory, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2011, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Otts passed away Monday morning at Senior Suites and Rehab in Emory. She was born on August 2, 1926 in Huffstutle, TX, the daughter of Ollie Frank and Claudia Erma Campbell Otts. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: daughters, Candice Rogers of Fritch and Renee Hudgins of Emory; grandchildren, Jack Stapleton, Rodney Hudgins, Steven Hudgins, Holly Hyatt, Rickey and Jennifer Morang and Amber Vaughn; 15 great-grandchildren.

She preceded in death by: parents; daughter, Regena Stapleton; step-father, B.N. Stokes; sister, Jean Adams; brothers, Wayne Otts and Wyndell Stokes.

Funeral services for Valta Rushing, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 24, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Art Nelson officiating.

Valta Rushing passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab.

Funeral services for J.C. Littrell, Jr., age 80, of Sulphur Springs, will conducted at Central Baptist Church, at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 24, 2011, with Rev. Kenneth Rhoades and Rev. Bruce Stinson officiating.

A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at Emblem Cemetery, with Nihl Bulkley, II, Phillip Dalton, Jeremy Dalton, Adam Dalton, Jacob Littrell and John Yow serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Murphy, Ray Calhoun, Bobby Plunk, Tommy Moore, Bob Perdue, Loren Carter and Bob Johnson.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Littrell passed away on Tuesday afternoon, June 21, 2011, at his residence. He was born in the Emblem Community on November 25, 1930, the son of Jesse Calvin Littrell and Lillie (Thurman) Littrell. He married Susie Coffman in Sulphur Springs on September 30, 1948; she survives. Mr. Littrell was the retired owner of Southern Machine Shop and a member of Central Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include: two daughters, Judy Woolsey and husband, Richard, of Sulphur Springs and Barbara Bulkley and husband, Nihl Bulkley, II, of Forney; son, Randall Littrell and wife, Sherri, of Sulphur Springs; brother, Don Littrell and wife, Jayne, of Saltillo; grandchildren, Shannah Walker and husband, Charlie, Mallorie Reynolds, Phillip Dalton and wife, Karen, Jeremy Dalton, Adam Dalton and wife, Carrie, Nihl Bulkley, II, and wife, Monica; Heather Juarez and husband, Oswaldo, Hanna Yow and husband, John and Jacob Littrell; great-grandchildren, Baylee Hooten, Colby Cameron, Brittney Pennington, Kaine Dalton, Allison Dalton, Nihl Bulkley, IV, Bryant Bulkley, J.C. Bulkley, Russell Bulkley, Wally Juarez, David Juarez, Carolyn Juarez and Eric Juarez.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Mable Patterson, Della Prendiville, Billie Ruth Coffman, Mary Green and Thelma Kirtley and three brothers, Robert Littrell, Jesse Littrell and J. D. Littrell.

Funeral services for Florence Luckett Baldwin, age 81, of Grapevine, formally of Point, Emory, Irving and Royce City, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday June 24, 2011 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Thursday, June 23, 1011at the funeral home.

Mrs. Baldwin died the morning of June 21, 2011 in Grapevine. Mrs. Baldwin was born on June 7, 1930, in Point, the daughter of Jess Lee and Cora Viola Woodall. Prior to retirement, she loved her work as a site manager for a senior citizen's center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Royce City.

Survivors include: daughters, Kay Freeman and husband, Joe of Grapevine and Connie Joan Foretich of Commerce; sons, Douglas Shipp and wife, Donna of garland and Roger Shipp of Mesquite; sister, Becky Draper of Dallas; grandchildren, Chaunda, Michelle, Michael, Eugene, Chris, Ashley, Aimee, Heather, Devin, Colleen and Lee; 9 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; numerous other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Jess Lee Luckett & Roy King Luckett; 2 sisters, Glometa Miller and Dock Jotta Luckett.

Funeral services for Carolyn Sue Stunkard, age 65, of Cumby, will be held at 10:00a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Brashear Baptist Church with bro. David Burns officiating.

Interment will follow at Miller Grove Cemetery with Justin Lytle, Lee Olson, David Lynch, Chad Blount, Ray Sparks, and Alan Rivers serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Stunkard passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 ar her residence. Mrs. Stunkard was born on May 24, 1946 in Sulphur Springs, TX, the daughter of Nolan Douglas and Mary Frances Cherry Blount . She married Terry Lane Stunkard on April 23, 1979 in Rockwall, TX. He survives. She was a member of Brashear Baptist Church. She worked as a food service manager for Miller Grove ISD for eleven years.

Survivors include: mother; son, Brandon Lee Stunkard and wife, Heather LeAnn of Cumby; brother, Don Blount and wife, Nancy of Garland; step-daughters, Stacie Lee Strickland of Jefferson and Dina Ann Stunkard of Odessa; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Harold William Mayers, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Ronald Wills, Kenny Holloway, Thomas Pace, Cole Burnette, Terry Tate, Rickey Henderson, John Russell, Bob Brown and Jace mayers serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mr. Mayers passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Mayers was born on October 7, 1927 in Columbus, IA, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Winefred) Mayers. He married Trudy Mae Dickens on April 29, 1999 in Sulphur Springs. She survives. Mr. Mayers worked as an assemblyman for Chrysler and retired after 25 years. He owned and operated Brinker Hardware and was a rancher. He was a Mason and served in the United States Army during WWII.

Survivors include: son, Gary Mayers and wife Ruthie of Sulphur Springs, daughter, Denise LaFlamme of Grapevine, step-son, Terry Tate and wife Anne of Miller Grove, step-daughter, Cindy Russell and husband John of Sulphur Springs, Cole Burnett and wife Kim of Miller Grove, Kyle Tate of Brashear, Tammy Stanart and Bridgette Sonneborne both of Corsicana and Kenneth Soverns of Lufkin, great-grandchildren, Cierra and Seth Mayers of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Henry Wayne Mayers, grandson, Terry Mayers, and brother, Henry "Bud" Mayers.

Funeral services for Patricia King, age 67, of Point, are pending with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ms. King passed away in the early hours of Friday, June 17, 2011, at Hunt Regional Healthcare, in Greenville.

Funeral services for Jack Taylor, age 70, of Emory, are pending with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Taylor was born June 1, 1940 in McKinney to Louis Cecil and Wanda Beatyrice Reed Taylor. He married Onelia Fay Lowe in McKinney on May 25, 1962. Mr. Taylor served his country in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include: son, Michael Lewis Taylor and wife, Lisa of Princeton, 2 daughters, Debbie Taylor Gatten of Little Elm and Jodie Faye Taylor of McKinney, and 1 brother, Johnny Taylor of Emory.

Funeral services for Lymon Whitehead, age 79, of Emory, will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2011 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m., June 18, 2011 in Restlawn Memorial Park in Dallas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the funeral home.

Mr. Whitehead passed away Tuesday morning, June 14, 2011, at his residence. He was born December 23, 1931, in Henderson, to James A. and Victoria Duncan Whitehead. He married Ruth Kirpatrick on October 12, 1988, in Emory. He was retired from Texas Kenworth Truck Dealership as a service manager. Mr. Whitehead served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict, as a mechanic, on an Aircraft Carrier. He was a member of Pilgrim Rest #1 Church. He will be greatly missed by his family and everyone who knew him.

Survivors include: wife, Ruth of Emory; son, Reggie Gip Whitehead of Ft. Worth; daughter, Suzie Evitts of Carrollton; step-daughter, Linda Starnes of Emory; step-son, Claudie Kennimer of Emory; brother, Taylor Whitehead and wife, Toni, of Henderson; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by: parents; sister, Christine Whitehead; brother, Travis Whitehead.

Memorial services for Betty Parnell, age 64, of Sulphur Springs are scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Friday. June 17, 2011 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Jeff Sant officiating.

Betty Parnell passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Hospice of East Texas, Home Place in Tyler. She was born on October 1, 1946 in DeKalb, TX the daughter of William and Martha Rhodes Flanery. She married Farrar Parnell, Jr. on November 24, 1962 in Cooper, TX. He preceded her in death in 2010. Betty was a retired Teacher's Aid for Denton State School. She was a member of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include: son, Pete Parnell of Sulphur Springs; daughters, Tobie Parnell of Bellevue, WA, and Lisa English and husband, Gerald of Royce City; sisters, Charlotte and husband, Larry of Muldrow, OK, Margaret Reeder and husband, Kenneth of Roxton, Patricia George of Paris; brother, Donnie Cartright and wife, Avanell of Green Forest, AR; grandchildren, Justin and Katrina Grimes, Jessica Grimes, Whitney and Geoff Wall, Michael and Hunter Jordan, Colton and Taylor English, Blake Parnell, Dakota Parnell, Rowdy Parnell, Kahmy Parnell and Farrar Grimes; great-granddaughter, Ella Farrar Grimes; caregivers and friends, Gelena Gentry and Tracy Harrison.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Glen, Jerry, Billy, and Fonzie Flanery.

Funeral services for Elwanda McAlpin, age 80, of Emory will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Smyrna Cemetery, with Bro. Tommy Gaston officiating. Pallbearers will be Anthony Gibson, Bubba Brady, Randy Johnson, Bobby Russell, Michael Johnson, Keith Johnson, Craig Teague, Kenny Johnson and David Renis.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday evening at the funeral home.

Mrs. McAlpin died Friday, June 10, 2011 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1931, in Emory, the daughter of Johnny C. and Clara E. Harrell Johnson. She and Roy McAlpin were married on April 20, 1957 in Durant, OK. Mrs. McAlpin was a homemaker. She was a member of Murphy Road Baptist Church in Murphy, Texas.

Survivors include: daughter, Juanell Brady and husband, James of Huges Springs; granddaughter/daughter, Amy Gibson and husband, Anthony of Port Orchid, WA; niece/daughter, Terri Afdahl and husband, Mike of Pecan Gap; grandchildren, Bubba Brady, Jesse Brady and Michael McAlpin; great-grandchildren, Ayden Gibson, Wylie Brady, Candy McAlpin and Adam McAlpin; brothers, T.C. Johnson and wife, Peggy, Willie Johnson and wife, Peggy and Frank Johnson and wife, Beth; sisters, Joyce Russell, Janelle Cantrell and husband, Veldon and Hazel Dildine; sister-in-law, Pat Johnson; numerous other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by: parents; husband; brother, Charles Johnson; step-son, Hubert McAlpin, sister-in-law, Pauline Johnson; brother-in-law, Bill Russell; nephew, Richard Johnson.

Memorial services for Marjorie Granger, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Church of Nazarene in Sulphur Springs, with Rev. Larry Keiss officiating.

Beulah Marjorie Granger passed away on Sunday morning, June 12, 2011, at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral services for Raymond E. Henry, age 81, of Quinlan will be conducted at Lake Tawakoni Church of Christ at 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 10, 2011, with Randy Reagan officiating. A graveside service will follow on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at Eastview Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Lake Tawakoni Church of Christ.

Mr. Henry passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at College Station. He was born in Vernon on October 26, 1929, the son of Cab Henry and Bessie Rather Henry. He married Bobbye Jo Smith in Vernon on September 4, 1946. She preceded him in death in 2009. He was a retired funeral director and a member of the Church of Christ. He was also a Master Mason of the Trestle Board #534 in Quinlan.

Survivors include: son, Drew Henry and wife, Tae of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Ricki Henry of College Station; five grandchildren, Drew Henry of Irving, Joelle Rosentswieg Stalzer and husband, Nate of Austin, Suzann Henry Grant, Tina Henry, both of Colorado Springs, CO and Ariel Bobbye Rosentswieg of College Station; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Russell Henry; two sisters, Linda Henry Jordan and Brenda Henry Renfro; Christian caregiver, Betty Nolan.

He was also preceded in death by: parents; brother, Reagan Henry; sister, Roma Handley.

Military graveside services for Fred Coe, age 93, have been set for Friday, June 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park. Dr. Jimmy Henry will officiate.

Visitation will be held Friday prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Home.

Fred Dewitt Coe passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Dallas. He was born on January 8, 1918, in Como, the son of Ira W. Coe and Ethel Ann McDonald Coe. He married Frances Chapman on January 13, 1947 in Winnsboro. She preceded him in death. He was an airplane mechanic, a member of the First Christian Church and served in the Army during World War II. He served in the 143 Infantry K Company 36th Infantry Division and received a purple heart, a bronze star, and a good conduct medal. As a result of his service to his country, Hopkins County Military Coalition will perform graveside rites.

Survivors include: daughter, Nora Branton and husband, Steve of Mesquite; grandchildren, Stefanie Branton and Michael Branton, also of Mesquite; brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews.