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"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 andyou 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 leep 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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Dorene Willis

 

Clarice Smart

 

Howard Weatherall

 

Florence Cotney

Gaylord W. Martin

 

Phyllis Burkham

Funeral services for Phyllis Burkham, age 70, of Sulphur Springs are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Trinity Harvest Church.

Burial will follow services in the Conner Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Burkham passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at East Texas Medical Center of Tyler.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Don Frank Henderson

Funeral services for Don Frank Henderson, age 72, of Dike, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Sulphur Bluff Baptist Church with Dr. Cecil McCloud officiating. Burial will be in Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Tyler Henderson, Trey Henderson, Zach Henderson, Richard Fielden, Fred Fielden and Mark Phillips serving as pallbearers. Honarary pallbearers will be Kenneth Goggans, Charles Johnson, Max "Poss" Baxter, Wickie Neal, Leon Nix and the Sulphur Springs Class of 1954.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2008 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Henderson passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in Franklin County. Mr. Henderson was born on June 20,1936 in Sulphur Springs the son of Sidney T. and Ruby Kate Argenbright Henderson. He married Mary Alice Fielden on June 2,1957 in Sulphur Bluff. She preceded him in death on February 23, 1987. Mr. Henderson was an insurance agent for Western Casualty. He served in the United States Army and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two sons, Bill Henderson of Sulphur Bluff and Scott Henderson of Sulphur Springs, two daughters, Allison Phillips and husband Mark of Sulphur Bluff and Alicia Henderson of Scroggins, one sister, Ruth Ann Owens of Gilmer, four grandchildren, Zack Hendrson of Lindale, Tyler and Trey Henderson of Dike and Jack Phillips of Sulphur Springs, one great-grandchild Preston Henderson.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made to Sulphur Bluff Scholarship Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.

 

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Hazel Taylor

Funeral services for Hazel Taylor, 81, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2008, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. John Pangle and Bro. Paul Pogue will officiate.

Interment will follow services inthe Rockdale Cemetery, with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at the funeral home

Mrs. Taylor passed away at Carriage House Manor, Monday night, November 24, 2008. She was born in Polk County, Arkansas, on March 11, 1927, the duaghter of Gatus and Annie Williams Fox. She married Elwin Taylor, on August 16, 1944, in Hugo, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in 1993.

Mrs. Taylor was homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: daughters, Goldie Rhodes, of Grand Prairie, Ann Smith, of Sulphur Springs, Dorothy Easley, of Sulphur Springs, Linda Campbell, of Birthright, Patricia Lopez, of Point, Wanda Godfrey, of Sulphur Springs, Sharon Normandeau, of Sulphur Springs, and Joyce Campbell of Sulphur Springs; sons, David Taylor of Sulphur Springs, Virgil Taylor of Como, Roy Taylor, of Sulphur Springs, and Floyd Taylor of Sulphur Springs; a brother, Harold Fox, of Hugo, Oklahoma; forty-two grandchildren; fifty-three great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Gene Taylor and James Taylor; one brother, George Fox; three sisters, Mandy Couch, Eula Johnson, and Faye Taylor; and one great-grandchild, Emily Petrea.

Arrangements are pending with Murray-Orwosdy Funeral Home.

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Barbara Jeaniene Shearer

Graveside services for Barbara Jeaniene Shearer, age 79, of Pickton will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Shearer officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Shearer passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Carriage House Manor.

Mrs. Shearer was born on January 2, 1929 in Franklin County the daughter of Henry and Ina Bryant Vanginault. She married Joe Bruce Shearer in 1946 in Lubbock, Texas. He preceded her in death in 2002. Mrs. Shearer was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.  Survivors include one son, Joe Shearer of Pickton, one brother, Ronald Vanginault, three sisters, Wanda Alkire, LouAnne Khun and Kay Strong, three grandchildren, Tommy Shearer, Jay Shearer and Morgan Lynn Shearer, four great-grandchildren, Branson, Emeri, Landon and Sydney. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.

 

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Irene Turner

Private family funeral services for Irene Turner, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2008.

Mrs. Turner passed away Monday, November 24, 2008 at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehabilitation. She was born on September 19, 1925, in Bayard, Nebraska, the daughter of Adman and Rachel Meyers Schleiger. She married Elmer Turner, on August 5, 1946, in Smith Creek, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1981.

Mrs. Turner was a switchboard operator and member of the Episcopalian faith. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and Jolly 30's Club.

Survivors include: two daughters, Cindy Silva of Sulphur Springs, and Shelia McCormick, of Redding, CA; a son, Howard Turner, of Pencia, CA; a sister, Betty Hager of Danville, CA; three brothers, Dewayne Schleiger of Carson City, NV, Wesley Schleiger of Wildomar, CA, and Jerry Schukei, of Lincoln, CA; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Truman Hrabal

Military graveside f uneral services for Truman Ivy Hrabal, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at the Arbala Cemetery. Bro. Tommy Hall will officiate.

No formal visitation is planned.

Mr. Hrabal passed away on Monday morning, November 24, 2008, at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home. He was born on August 1, 1920, the son of Jim and Nannie Gant Hrabal, in Hillsboro, Texas. He married Mary Frances Holloway, on October 16, 1948, in Rockwall, TX. She survives.

Mr. Hrabal was a retired dairy farmer and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Mary Hrabal Campbell; a son, Mike Hrabal, both of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Nicole and Jonah Massey, Dallas Campbell; Chasity Campbell, Michael, Jr. and Stacey Hrabal, Misti Magnuson, and Leslie Hrabal, all of Sulphur Springs; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bud Hrabal of Terrell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lora Bell Hargrove; and a brother, Johnny Hrabal.

Memorials may be made to the Arbala Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 111, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Christian Dianna Rene' Crayton

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Dr. Corvin Franklin Stine, Jr.

Graveside funeral services for Dr. Corvin Franklin Stine, Jr. age 81, of Sulphur Springs and formerly of Hot Springs Village, AR will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Ethician Family Cemetery in San Jacinto County with Father Tom Edelen officiating. 

No formal visitation is scheduled.

 

Dr. Stine passed away at 1:20 AM Thursday, November 20, 2008 at his residence. 

He was born on January 9, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Corvin Franklin Sr. and Lillian Gannon Stine.  He married Lee Ann Zahringer Stine  in Evanston, Illinois on September 10, 1953 and she preceded him in death on October 12, 2004.

Dr. Stine was a graduate of St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, Indiana and received his Doctorate of Dentistry from Loyola of Chicago.  He practiced Dentistry for forty years.  He served with Merchant Marines during WW-II and then in the Army during the Korean War Conflict.   Dr. Stine was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus; lifetime member of the American Dental Association and the Serra Club.  He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hot Springs Village, AR and St. James Catholic Church in Sulphur Springs. 

Dr. Stine is survived by his four children Mary Jo Winfrey and David of Orange, TX; John Stine of Dallas, TX; Tracy Stine Irby of Sulphur Springs and Charles Francis Stine and Sylvia of Universal City, TX.  Five grandchildren; Molly Jean Winfrey of Orange, TX; Brian and Amanda Irby of Sulphur Springs; Zachary Wolfgang Stine and Samantha Marie Stine of Universal City, TX; step granddaughter; Stephanie and Jose Macias of Sulphur Springs and their four children Hannah Irby, Yesenia, Victoria and Alex Macias.  He is also survived by his sister Dorothy Gottschalk of Lake Forrest, Ill and a brother Jay Stine of North Carolina.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Roumelle Blue.

 

Under the direction of Mason and Mason Mortuary.

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William Singleton

Funeral services for William Singleton of Cumby, will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2008 at Cornerstone Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Deteau officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetary of Cumby with David Singleton, Mitchell Singleton, Kris Ratzlaff, Kevin Ratzlaff, Jeff Newton, Kent Ratzlaff, Billy Johnson and John Johnson serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be 6 till 8 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Cumby Funeral Home.

William Singleton passed away Monday morning, November 17, 2008, at Hart Hospital, in Plano. William was born in San Antonio, Tx. on March 10, 1941, the son of William Edward and Zola V. Dosier Singleton. He married Martha Ann Jones on May 4, 1957 in Dallas, Tx. She survives. He was a maintenance supervisor at TXI Ready Mix.

Other survivors included; son, David Earl Singleton of Corydon, In.; Daughter; Deborah Ann Ratzlaff of Wylie,; sister, Sharon Newton of Cumby; brothers, John Thomas Johnson of Cumby, and Billy Eugene Johnson of Rockwall; grandchildren, Lena Singleton, Kris Ratzlaff, Amanda Chandler, Kevin Ratzlaff, Mitchell Singleton,Elizabeth Singleton, and Tonya Singleton; great-grandchilren, Alysia Llebreas, Jonathan Chandler, and Allana Llabreas.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Bryson Melton

Funeral services for Bryson Melton, age 7 1/2 months, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2008, at the funeral home.

 

Bryson passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Medical City of Dallas. He was born on April 3, 2008, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Mikey Melton and Macie Murray.

Survivors include: his parents; grandparents Mike and Angie Booth, of Sulphur Springs, Randy and Dana Melton of Cumby, and Lynette Melton of Sulphur Springs; great-grandparents, Patsy Linker, Mack and Jean Bolton, and Bobby and Elizabeth Crook, all of Sulphur Springs, and Leda and Don bolton of Bonham; a great-great grandmother, Mae Davis of Dallas; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Willie Sanders

Willie Sanders passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008,at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Services are pending at Tapp Funeral Home.

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Rebeca Luna

 

James Norris

 

R. A. Watkins

Funeral services for R. A. Watkins, age 82, of Pine Forest, will be held at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008, with Keith Kilmer and Michael Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Forest Cemetery, with Jason McGregor, Brian Humphrey, Jon McGregor, John Walker, Richard Watkins and Robert Watkins, serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 89:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18,2008 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

R. A. Watkins passed away Tuesday morning, November 18, 2008 at his residence. He was born in the Pine Forest Community, on July 29, 1926, the son of Roy A. and Jessie Richey Watkins. He married Mary Sparkman in Tyler, on December 20, 1948; she survives. Mr. Watkins was a dairy farmer. He was a member of the League Street Church of Christ and he was a Mason. He served in the United States Army and the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Diana McGregor and husband, Eddie, Doris Humphrey, all of Pine Forest; brother, Weldon Watkins and wife, Jerry, of Picton; sister, Pinky Cooper of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Jason and Marika McGregor, Brian Humphrey, Jon McGregor, Amanda and John Walker; six great-grandchildren,Nigel MCGregor, Liam McGregor, Georgia McGrgor, Chloe Fisher, Avery Humphrey and Addison Humphrey. He was preceded in death by brothers, Robert Watkins and Leonard Watkins and sisters, Reba Attaway, Jo Oliver and Ima Jean Doucette. Memorials may be made to Hospice at Memorial.

Arrangements with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Kenneth Charles Boyd

Funeral services for Kenneth Charles "Kenny" Boyd, age 61, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 20, 208, at Lake Highlands Baptist Church. Dr. Jim Spurgeon and Dr. Mike Harmon will officiate.

Burial will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park, with Tony Bible, Gary Thompson, Mark Barntley, Don Bailey, John Halliburton, and Elmer Hall serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Lowe's Employees, J. R. Jones, Kirk Standerfer, Kyle Standerfer, Derek Glossup, Danton Glossup, and Dale Hicks.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Boyd passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008, at Hospice of East Texas, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on April 21, 1947, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Auther and Susie Finley Boyd. He married Elaine Glossup, on August 17, 1974, in Sulphur Springs. She survives.

Mr. Boyd retired from Kimberly-Clark, after 22 years and worked for three years as a salesman for Lowe's. He was a member of Lake Highlands Baptist Church.  He served in the U.S. Air Force from June 1968 to June 1972, as an E5 Staff Sergeant. He was part of an elite group of soldiers called the Jolly Green Pararescue Team. They were responsible for extracting wounded soldiers off the battlefield during the Vietnam War. He received many medals during his service.

Other survivors include: two sons, Brian Boyd and wife, Danielle, of Tyler, and Cody Boyd and wife, Candice, of Athens; one sister, Diane Standerfer, of Castle Rock, Colordo; two grandchildren, Brayson Jacob Boyd and Kaydence Heath Boyd; and his inlaws, Doyle and Hazel Glossup.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of East Texas Homeplace, 4111 University Drive, Tyler Texas 75701, or Lake Highlands Baptist Church, 1500 College Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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I. L. Balkcom, III

Funeral services for Ike L. Balkcom, III, age 80, of Sulphur Springs,  are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Rev. Fred Lewis and Rev. Ken Rhoades will officiate.

A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Miliatry Coalition, will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Balkcom, I.L. Balcom, V, Tom Abarr, Geoffrey Abarr, Norman Childers, and Kevin Dixon. Honorary pallbearers will be the Ike Balkcom Sunday School Class.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral HOme.

 

Mr. Balkcom passed away at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, Monday morning November 17, 2008. He was born in Miami, Florida, on September 3, 1928, the son of Ichabod Lafayette Balkcom, Jr., and Thelma Wilson Balkcom. He married Shirley Mae Darr, at Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, on June 30, 1950. She survives.

Mr. Balkcom was the retired sheriff for Quitman County, Georgia. He was a member of First Baptist Church and he served in the United States Air Force, during the Korean Conflict.

Other survivors include: a son, Dr. Ichabod Lafayette Balkcom, IV, and his wife, Deborah, of Sulphur Springs; a daughter, Carol Susan Abarr and her husband, Thomas, of Hampton, Georgia; a sister, Kathleen Susie Childers, and her husband Norman, of Tampa, Florida; grandchildren, Daniel and Julie Balkom, Ichabod Lafayette Balkcom, V, and his wife Jamie, Geoffrey Abarr, Ann and Dan Almasay, Ellen Abbar, and Katie Abarr; and great-grandchildren, Reese Balkcom, Blake Balkcom, Ryann Balkcom, Talon Balkcom, Corbin Abarr, Michah Abarr, and Jagger Williams.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Dolly Vandagriff

Funeral services for Dollie Adell Vandagriff, age 82, of Farmers Branch, formerly of Hopkins County, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Randall Turner will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Peerless Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one and one-half hours before service time (9:30), at the funeral home.

Mrs. Vandagriff passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2008. She was born in Ridgeway, on July 3, 1926, the daughter of William and Rosie Coffman Titsworth. She married Eulas Gould, on October 19, 1943. He preceded her in death, in 1963. She then married Dewey Vandagriff, on March 5, 1969. He preceded her in death in 1980.

Mrs. Vandagriff was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: a daughter, Carolyn Davison, of Farmers Branch; a brother, W.A. Titsworth of Irving: two grandaughters, Debra Bannister of Red Oak and Teresa Bannister of Midlothian; and four great-grandchildren, Cody Bannister, Sara Bannister, Ryan Bannister, and Lauren Bannister.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Alvin Gould; two brothers, Aubrey Titsworth and William Titsworth, Jr.; and a sister, Flora Bell Owens.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Tommie Gould

Graveside f uneral services for Tommie  Ray Gould, age 84, of Bonham and formerly of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Dallas/Ft.Worth National Cemetery.

Tommie Gould passed away, in Dallas, on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Dallas, on August 23, 1924, the son of Roy L. and Epsie Gudsey Gould.

Mr. Gould was a retired maintenance mechanic supervisor. He served in the U.S. Navy and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: two sons, Jame Gould of Kaufman and Gordon L. Gould of Houston.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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James W. Weaver

Military graveside services for James W. Weaver, age 88, of Como, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 17, 2008, at the Greenview Cemetery. Bro. Horace Hammond and Rev. Guy Mays will officiate.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, Novmeber 16, 2008, at West Oaks Funerl Home.

 

Mr. Weaver passed away on Thursday evening, November 13, 2008, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1920, in the Greenview Community. He married Geraldine Shubeck, on August 28, 1965, in Las Vegas, NV. She preceded him in death.

Mr. Weaver joined the U.S. Marine Corps, in 1928. He was taken prisoner of war on January 6, 1942 and was held in prison in Osoka, Japan, until he was released on September 10, 1945. He was the first soldier from Hopkins County to be taken prisoner of war. He went on to serve 20 years of active duty, flying rescue missions during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He transfered to Fleet Marine Corps Reserve Class I, with the rank of Master Sergeant and was assigned to the Eighth Marine Corps Reserve, where he trained other pilots. He retired in 1968, after over 30 years of servcie.

He reitre from Defense Finance and Accounting Services in Reno, NV, where he worked as a pilot. He retired from Parker-Hannifin Corp., where he worked as a supervisor, in Riverside, CA. He was a member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War and Disabled American Veterans. He attended Greenview School and received his GED in Military Flight School, USAFI, and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: two step-sons, William Shubeck and wife Betty, and Alan Lee Shubeck, all of Calimesa, CA; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one brother, John G. Weaver and wife Frances of Como; one sister, Mary Frances Beauchamp, of Carthage, TX; and 21 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lester Weaver, Sam H. Weaver, Jr., and Billy Joe Weaver.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice at Memorial, 115 Airport Rd., Sulphur Springs Texas, 75482.

Arrangements are with West Oask Funeral Home.

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Larry Burns 

                                                                                                                

Funeral services for William Larry Burns, age 59, of Miller Grove, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wayne Darty will officate.

Burial with military honors will be in the Miller Grove Cemetery, following services. Pallbearers will be Roy King, Rodney Lennon, Larry Lennon, Ernie Weaver, Tommy "Boots" Potts, and Woody Garmon. Honorary pallbearers will be David Stribling, Jim Fitzwater, Vernon Miller, and the Miller Grove Class of 1967.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Burns passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at his residence. He was born on June 21, 1949, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Moody and Edith Venable Burns. He married Charlotte Stribling, on June 22, 1968, in Princeton, Texas. She survives.

Mr. Burns was a self-employed dairyman for over 15 years and of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Army, during the Vietnam Conflict.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Ashlee Burns; his father, Frank Burns and step-mother, Gladis Burns; a granddaughter, Kiley Peterson; and son-in-law Chandom Peterson, all of Miller Grove; and stepsisters, Cathy Nordin of Sulphur Springs and Martha Payne of Rockwall.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Burns Deaton.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to County Line Baptist Church.                     

West Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.     

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Eva Twombly

Eva Twombly, age 97, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 8, at Carriage House Manor. She was

born in Lyndonville, Vermont, on June 12, 1911, the daughter of William and Mary Godbout Gerard. She married Henry

Twombly at Westbrook, Maine on September 2, 1929. He preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Twombly was an owner of  a

restaurant. She was of the Catholic faith.                                                                             

Survivors include: two daughters, Ellen Nail of Dunnellon, Florida and Evelyn Winship of Dade Florida, 12 grandchildren, 20

great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Robert W. Twombly and one great-

grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Florida.

Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.            

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Geneva  Beckham

Funeral service for Geneva Beckham, of Campbell, will be held Friday, at 2:00PM at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Campbell.

Rev. Jon Nesbitt will officiate. Burial will follow at the Brigham Cemetery. Mrs. Beckham will lie in state at the church from noon,

Thursday, until 8:PM that evening. Mrs. Beckam died Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Cooper, at the Birchwood Nursing Home.

She was born May 14,1925, in Celeste to Thomas and Mertha Adamson George. She was 83 years old.

Mrs. Beckham married L. J. Beckham, Jr. in Fate, in 1950. During her working career, she worked as a nurse aide.

She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Survivors include sons: Rex James Beckham, of Sachse: Allen Bradford Beckham, of Magnolia; and John Bart Beckham of Campbell.

Daughter: Linda Jan Capps of Cooper; and step-daughter, Joan Peugh, of Houston. Sisters: Gracie Kelly of Ladonia and Ruth Horton

of Cooper. Grandchildren: Denna, Alisha, Johnnie, Horrace, Bobby, Allen, and Patricia. Step-grandchildren: Ann, Pam, and Joe.

Preceded in deathe by husband; son, Stephen Wayne Beckham; daughter, Peggy Leverne Daniel; 4 Brothers and 4 Sisters.

Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

 

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Mildred Alsobrook

Graveside f uneral services for Mrs. Mildred Dyann Alsobrook, age 56, of Gilmer, Texas, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2008, at North Hopkins Cemetery. Rev. H.L. Hess will officiate.

Serving as pallberarers will be Darrell Dixon, David Alsobrook, Bobby Alsobrook, Jason Alsobrook, James Alsobrook, Mildred Cockrum, and Ashley Dixon.

Visistation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Alsobrook passed away on Tuesday afternoon, November 11, 2008, in Longview. She was born on February 25, 1952, in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of David Aaron and Beryl Case Smith. She married Robert Alsobrook, on September 24, 1971, in Hugo, Oklahoma. He survives.

Mrs. Alsobrook was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.  She was a forster parent, who raised 3 girls and 2 bous.

Other survivors include: sons, Darrell Dixon of Missour; David Robert Alsobrook, of Longview, Bobby Mitchell Alsobrook, of Pittsburg, Jason Heith Alsobroo, of Duncan, SC, and James Brent Alsobrook of Harelton; daughters, Mildred Alsobrook Cockrum of Sulphur Springs and Misty Spring McDonald Burlesom, of South Carolina; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Shirley Elaine Smith McDonald.

Memorials may be made to Baylor All Saints/All Saints Health Foundation, 1400 8th Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX 76104.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Tommy Thompson

Graveside funeral services for Thomas Frank "Tommy" Thompson, age 58, 0f Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., November 14, 2008,, at the Hopewell Cemetery.

There will be no formal visitation.

Mr. Thompson passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008, in Sulphur Springs.

He is survived by numerous friends and loved one and he will be missed.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

He had many songs in his heart.

Cremation arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Jimmie McKinney

Funeral services for Jimmie Dean McKinney, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2008, in Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Kenneth Rhoades will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Jeremy McKinney, Jimmy McKinney, Chris Holt, and David McKinney serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 1008, at the funeral Home.

Mr. McKinney passed away on Monday afternoon, November 10, 2008, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Sulphur Springs, on August 10, 1923, the son of Morris and Allie Grubbs McKinney. He married Elizabeth Hart, in Sulphur Springs, on December 26, 1947. She survives.

Mr. McKinney was a co-owner of Murphy Building Supply for many years. He was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: two sons, Leldon McKinney of Houston andn Terry McKinney of Holly Lake Ranch; grandchildren, David McKinney, Jennifer Holt and Jimmy McKinney; and great-grandchildren, Paige McKinney, Kaitlin Holt, and Tessa Holt.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Grace Long.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Flora Owens

Funeral services for Flora Owens, of Sulphur Springs, are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ms. Owens passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008, at Paris Regional Hospital, in Paris.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. A graveside service for Flora Owens, age 84, of Paris, will be held at

10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Peerless Cemetery, with Rev. Ray Evers officiating. There will be no formal

visitation.

Flora Owens passed away Monday morning, November 10,2008, at Paris Regional Medical Center. She was born in Emblem, on

January 21,1924, the daughter of William and Rosie Kaufman Titsworth. She married Johnny Everett Owens , at Cooper, on

September 8, 1939. He preceded her in deathe in 1978. Mrs. Owens wa a retired cook for Delta Nursing Home and a homemaker.

She was a member of Peerless Baptist Church.

Survivors include: three sons, Raymond Everett Owens and wife, Faye, Glen Owens and wife,Wanda, all of Paris and Billy Don

Owens and wife, Pattie, of Cumby; daughter, Shirley Ann Brown and husband, Tommy, of Sulphur Springs; brother, William A.

Titsworth and wife Marie, of Irving; sister, Adell Vandergriff of Farmers Branchand grandchildren, Becky McCann, Milissa

Wilson, Mikel Owens, James Owens, Billy Don Owens, II, Jonathon Owens, Joe Miller, Jeremy Miller, Tammy Long, Charles Brown

Jean Stewart and David Stewart and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in deathe by daughter, Virginia Ruth Stewart; two

brothers, Aubrey Titsworth and Junior Titsworth and two grandchildren.

Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral home.

 

Sonja Gayle Gambrel

Funeral services for Sonja Gayle Gambrel, of Yantis, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral HOme.

Ms. Gambrel passed away on Monday morning, November 10, 2008, at her residence.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Brenda Nelson

Brenda Nelson, age 50, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Saturday, NOvember 8, 2008, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab Center. She was born in San Antonio, on September 23, 1958, the daughter of Vernon Kelly and Loraine Mann Houwton.

Ms. Nelson was a home halth aide for Jordan's Health Services.

Survivors include: two sons Tommy Birdwell and Drew Costine; and a daughter, Kasey Costine, all of Belton; five grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters.

Cremation arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Fuenral Home.

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Russell Ray Starrett

Russell Ray Starrett was born on April 5, 1944, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Mary Louise Ray and the late "Doc" Starrett. He passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Starrett of Dallas; children,Tracy Herman, and Ronnie, Mike, Steven, and Melissa Starrett; a brother, Glenn Starret of Wills Point, TX; a sister, Debbie Bullard of Mesquite; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will meet with freiends, on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Calvary Memorial Funeral Home, in Dallas.

He will be laid to rest in the Reilly Springs Cemetery, at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are with Calvary Memorial Funeral Home.

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Landon Lee Greenup

Military graveside rites for Landon Lee Greenup, age 80, of Cumby, are scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Miller Grove Cemetery. Rev. Brian Millard will officiate.

No formal visitation is planned.

Mr. Greenup passed away on Sunday Morning, November 9, 1008, at Briarwood Nursing Home in Cooper. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on December 10, 1927, the son of Henry W. and Marie Catherine Chrisman Greenup.

After high school, Mr. Greenup went into the military, and made a career as a medical technician. He retired after serving 20 years in the military. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by cousin, Kathy Millard and numerous other cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Edmond Elden Hill

Edmond Elden Hill of Yantis, TX passed away on Saturday, November 08, 2008 at his home.  He was 74.  Ed was born on February 13, 1934 to Frank and Ruby Cox Hill in Camargo, OK.  His parents preceded him in death. 

He was of the Baptist faith and was a truck driver for 50 years.  Ed was self-employed and had also worked for Chamness Farms.  After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for 4 years. 

While in the Army, he came home on leave one day and was introduced to his best friend’s sister.  It was love at first sight.  Ed and Reva Nell were married in Blanchard, OK on October 24, 1953 and just recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five daughters, RueNell and Rowland May of Yantis, TX, Edna and Billy Bowring of Yantis, TX, Edwinna and Terry Bevill of Yantis, TX, Arlene and Larry Southerland of Tyler, TX, Darlene and Gary Hunt of Yantis, TX; brother Fred and Martha Hill of Dibble, OK; 10 grandchildren, Monica Robertson, Brandon Bowring, Justin Bowring, Misty Bevill, Rocky Friddle, Jessie Friddle, Anthony Friddle, Amanda Friddle, Belinda Potts, Ladonna Hood; and 14 great-grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, Ed was also preceded in death by two grandchildren. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home. 

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at White Oak Baptist Church in Yantis, TX with Rev. Byron George officiating. 

Interment will take place in Yantis Cemetery with Brandon Bowring, Justin Bowring, Rocky Friddle, Jessie Friddle, Anthony Friddle, and Tim Hood serving as pallbearers.

Arrangement are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Walter Keith Coates

Funeral services for Walter Keith Coates, age 47, of Arlington and formerly of Hopkins County, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Black Oak Baptist Church. Dr. Randy Boyle will officiate.

No formal visitation is planned.

Mr. Coates passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008, at Methodist Hospital. He was born on May 13, 1971, in Arlington, the son of Ted John and Margaret Moody Coates. He married Tiffany Thomason. She survives.

Other survivors include: his mother, Margaret Coates, of Quitman; two sons, Kenny Coates and Clay Coates, both of Arlington; five brothers, Buddy Ray Coates of Quitman, John Robert Coates of Como, George Macon "Rip" Coates, Tommy Coates, and Ted Bryan Coates, all of ARlington; and one grandmother, Polly Moody of Quitman.

He was preceded in death by his father; and one brother, Charles David Coates.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Lady Jeanette Higgins

Funeral services for Lady Jeanette Higgings, age 66, of Yantis, are pending with Tapp Funeral Home.

Mrs. Higgings passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Hospice of East Texas, in Tyler.

Arrangements are with Tapp Funeral Home.

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Kenneth Stapp

Funeral services for Kenneth Stapp, age 70, of Triangle, Virginia, and formerly of Hopkins County, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2008, at Abundant Life Church, 1520 West Wall Street, in Grapevine. Pastor Eddy Brewer will officiate.

An additional service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Tapp Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. Friends and relatives will serve as pallbearers.

There will be no formal visitation.

Mr. Stapp passed away on November 6, 2008, in Fairfax, Virginia. He was born on March 3, 1938, in Wichita Falls, TX, the son of Othell Stapp and Freda Waller Stapp. He married Robin Carlock, in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 25, 2007. She survives.

Mrs. Stapp was employed in the military resale business for over 50 years. He held senior leadership positions in sevearl companies, including president of Dixon Millbrands-Echange Division. He was proud of his life-long association with the American Logistics Association, serving as the Dalla-Ft. Worth chapter president, and head of the National Exchange Council and member of the board of directors, including chairman. He was active in many charities and organizations, including his church, the Abundant Life Church, in Grapevine.

Other survivors include: one son, Ric Stapp, of Temple; one daughter, Elizabeth Stapp, of Portsmouth, Virginia; sisters, Sue Gideon, of Temple, and Kay Baker of Wichita Falls; two step-children, Meagan and Matthew Hovey; four grandchildren, Darrell Griffin, Shannon, Spruill, Suzane and Elias Hurtado; and three great-grandchildren, Hiliarie, Jasmine, and Isaiahs Hurtado.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements are with Tapp Funeral Home.

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James Wilburn

Funeral services for James Thomas Wilburn, age 68, of Sulphur Springs are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy rogers and Bro. Sammy Porter will officiate.

Burial will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park, with nephews serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008, at the funeral home.

Mr. Wilburn passed away on Thursday morning, November 6, 2008, at Mother Francis Hosptial, in Tyler. He was born on August 22, 1940, in Mt. Vernon, the son of J.W. and Golden Swinford Wilburn. He married Elfleta Grimes, on May 20, 1960, in Blossum, Texas. She survives.

Mr. Wilburn was in the dairy business for many years and was of the Baptist faith.

Other survivors include: one son, John Wilburn and wife Lesa, of Sulphur Springs; one daughter, Jamie Swasso and husband Duane, of Mesquite, TX; three brothers, Paul, Phillip, and Stephen Wilburn, all of Sulphur Springs; and seven grandchildren, Tanesha and Courtney Randolph, Amber, Ashley, Harley Heston, and Caemon Wilburn, all of Sulphur Springs.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Billie Wayne Wilburn and Dewey Wilburn; and one daughter, Jeanna Wilburn, who passed away in 2003.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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William Scott Rushing

William Scott Rushing, age 49, of Yantis, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in Yantis.

No services are planned.

Mr. Rushing was born on September 15, 1959, the son of Johnny Mack and Vallee Rushing. They survive.

Mr. Rushing was affiliated with the First Baptist Church of Yantis and served his country in the U.S. Navy.

Other survivors include: a son, Matt Rushing, of Paris, TX; a brother, Craig Rushing of Granger, TX; and one sister, Karen Rushing of Yantis.

Cremation arrangements are with Lowe Funeral Home in Quitman.

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Ruth Edgington

Funeral services for Ruth Mae Edgington, age 78, of Sulphur Springs, are  scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow services at Restlawn Memorial Park, with grandchildren serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2008, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Edgington passed away on Wednesday morning, November 5, 2008, at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab Center. She was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, on July 10, 1930, the daughter of Albert and Prudence Kirtley Hoskinson. She married Bert Edgington, Sr., on September 16, 1947, in Sulphur springs. He preceded her in death in 1998.

Mrs. Edgington was a retired machine operator for Rockwell International. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: two daughters, Donna Thompson, of Cumby, and Rebecca Shockey of Norwitch, Connecticut; two sons, Cocyce Edgington, of Southlake and Lewis Edgington of Grapevine; two brothers, Earnie Hoskinson of Sulphur Springs, and John Hoskinson, of Franklin, Indiana; three sisters, Linda Gates of Indiana, Geneva Dailey of Altadena, California, and Mary Burks of Sulphur Springs; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchilden.

She was preceded in death by a son, B.W. Edgington; two brothers, Charles Hoskinson and Albert Hoskinson; a sister, Marie Kiker; and two grandchildren.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Troy Wiler

Funeral services for Troy Wiler, age 93, of Sulphur Springs are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Horace Hammond will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Brashear Cemetery with Will Gibson, Ken Gibson, Chad Suttle, Brian Ridling, Robert Harris, and Tyler Gibson serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. t0 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 4, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Wiler passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at his residence. He was born on April 26, 1915, in Brashear, the son of R.C. and Era May King Wiler.

Mr. Wiler was a decorated WWII veteran of the United States Army and the 2nd person drafted from Hopkins County in 1941. He was attached to the 154th Engineer Combat Battalion. He served in Hawaii, Canada, and the Philippines, and also in Alaska, where he helped construct the Alcan Highway.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Mabel Shipley Wiler; daughters, Tammy Suttle and husband John Daugherty, of Sulphur Springs, and Patti Gibson of Forney; grandchildren, Amy Ridling and husband Brian of Forney, Will Gibson and Wife Diana of Heath, Ken Gibson of Forney, Chad Suttle of Forney, and Rob Harris and wife Jaycee of Forney; and great-grandchildren, Tyler, Josh, Bryce, Justin, Dylan, Payton, Jordan and Lauren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Cecil, Uel, and Omerlin Wiler; a sister, Vonell Wiler; and a son-in-law, Billy Gibson.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Edward Woinarowicz

Graveside f uneral services for Edward FrankWoinarowicz, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Weaver Cemetery. Father Gary Rottman will officiate.

A rosary will begin at 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbeareres will be Mike McCoy, Randy Davison, Joe Ames, Tracy McLane, Floyd Underwood, and Sunny Moore. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tommy Moore, Chasadi Davison, and Chase Davison. Chase preceded his grandfather in death, in 2004.

Mr. Woinarowicz passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 6, 1940, the son of John and Elizabeth Megar Woinarowicz. He married Lillian Hlucny, on August 26, 1961, in Badger, MN. She survives.

Mr. Woinarowicz previously owned S&B Garage and Homeplace Trailer Park, and was a member of St. James Catholic Church.

Other survivors inclde: two daughters, Susan Rutherford and Dawn Davison and her husband Rand, all of Sulphur Springs; 16 brothers and sisters: and two grandchildren, Tommy Moore and Chasadi Davison.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and, one sister, Phyllis Woinarowicz.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Donnie Blanchard

Funeral services for Donnie Blanchard, age 62, of Arlington and formerly of Hopkins County, are pending with Tapp Funeral Home.

Mr. Blanchard passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008, at Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth.

Arrangements are with Tapp Funeral Home.

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Rose Rippy Enlow

Funeral services for Rose Rippy Enlow, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Pete Adrian and Rev. Charles Moore will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, with David Enlow, Stephen Enlow, Ben Enlow, Andrew Solomon, Lee Teetes, and James "Jim" Rippy serving as pallbearerers.

Mrs. Enlow passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008, at her residence. She was born on January 3, 1920, in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of James H. and Nora Cross Rippy. She married H.E. "Mooney" Enlow, on June 20, 195, in Dallas. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Enlow was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and East Texas State Teacher's College. After a brief career at the Triple A office, she was a homemaker and "stay at home" mom. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was active in the Crusader's Sunday School Class. She was past president of the Cemetery Society, Waverly Club, First Thursday Bridge Club, Third Thursday Bridge Club, and Garden Club.

Survivors include: sons, Andy Enlow and wife Nancy, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Dick Enlow of Tyler; a daughter, Rosanne Solomon and husband Jim, of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, David Enlow and wife Jennifero f Fayetteville, AR, Stephen, Elizabeth, and Zachary Enlow of Tulsa, OK, Brandy Peveto and husband Clint of Tyler, Ben Enlow of Dallas, and Amy and Andrew Solomon of Austin; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-Diabetes and/or the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 651, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75483.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Betty Jones

Graveside f uneral services for Betty Jo Jones, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Ridgeway Cemetery. Bill Crowson and Rev. Russell Floyd will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

 

Burial will follow services in the Ridgeway Cemetery,  with Adam Thompson, William Jones, Boyd Jones, Corey Jones, Bill Crowson, Larry Crowson, Brett Moore, and Brad Skidmore serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will include Bennie Blount, Mike Hadaway, Mike Castleberry, Layton Thompson, Scott Rushing, Pat Sapelt, Brian Pennington, and the Crusaders Class of First United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Jones passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008, in Sulphur Springs, at Hopkins House. She was born on April 24, 1925, in Benton, Missouri, the daughter of Morris and Anna Mae Smith Brasher. She married Charles Wayne Jones, in 1950, in Sulphur Springs. He preceded her in death.

In the 1940's, Mrs. Jones worked in the State Department in Washington D. C., before coming to Sulphur Springs. She loved teaching Sunday School and taught for nearly 40 years. After her husband retired, the traveled the U.S. and were avid campers, making friends everywhere they went. Her knitting and raising her children and grandchildren, along with being active in Wesley Methodist and First Methodist Churches brought her the most joy. Betty always said she had much to be thankful for and was a postal daughter, wife, and mother (her father, husband, and son all worked for the postal service, and together served over 100 years, carrying the mail in Jerico Springs, Missouri and Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include: three sons, Charles Jones, James Jones and wife Toni, and Roy Jones all of Sulphur Springs; one daughter, Jean Jones Thompson and husband Richard of Sulphur Springs; one sister, Rose Ann Brasher of Temple, TX; and nine grandchildren, Adam and Martha Thompson, Adrianne, William, Boyd, and Corey Jones, Blake and Shea Robinson, and Taylor Pennington.

In death Betty went to join her husband and parents, along with a brother, William Brasher and wife Enid, a sister, Jean Brasher, and one daughter-in-law, Margie Gafford Jones, in the kingdom of Heaven.

She would like to thank the staff of Hopkins House, Ci Ci and GiGi, and all the Hospice workers for their love and help during the past few months, and a very special thank you to Cynthia Humphrey for all of her love and support.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Virginia McCormack Garrett

Funeral services for Virginia McCormack Garrett, age 78, of Birthright, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Fred Lewis will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the North Hopkins Cemetery, with Brandon Ely, Chase McCormack, Kevin Gibson, Jeffrey Melton, Chris Lauterbach, and Brooks Harris serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Ms. Garrett passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Lewisville Medical Center. She was born on January 12, 1930, in Emmet, Arkansas, the daughter of J.G. and Willie Lena Webb Milliner. She married Hank McCormack, in Hugo, Oklahoma, in 1955. He preceded her in death in 1964.

Ms. Garrett was retired from Warren Petroleum Company, where she worked as a petroleum operator. She was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star Lodge #246 of Sulphur Bluff and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: two sons, Huck McCormack, of Birthright, and Sput McCormack and wife Karen of Sulphur Springs; three daughters, Shannon Melton and husband Mike of Como; Terri McCormack of Flower Mound, and Kaye Connelly and husband Jeff of  Conroe; a brother, Wallace Milliner and wife Sammie of Abilene; a sister, Betty Sue Hillery of Blevins, Arkansas; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Leon Renshaw

Funeral services for Leon M. Renshaw, age 77, of Miller Grove will be conducted Monday, November 3, 2008 at Miller Grove Methodist Church with Minister Richard Kellum officiating.

Burial will be in Miller Grove Cemetery. 

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2008 at West Oaks Funeral Home. 

Mr. Renshaw passed away Saturday, November 01, 2008 at Homeplace Hospice of East Texas in Tyler.  Mr. Renshaw was born January 8, 1931 in Miller Grove the son of James Clarence and Leora Murriel Preston Renshaw.  He married Dahlia Dicken in 2000 and she survives.  

Mr. Renshaw was valedictorian of his high school class in 1948.  He retired from North East Texas Farmers Coop as a feed salesman and he loved to farm and ranch. Mr. Renshaw was one of the original founders of the Rains Youth Sports Association, where in fact he coached and umpired for 35 years. 

Mr. Renshaw is survived by four children, son, Darren Renshaw and wife Shelia of Emory, daughters, Karan Mashburn and husband Scott of Emory, Belinda Renshaw of Whitehouse and Paula Brown and husband Dan of Sulphur Springs, which are from his previous wife of 50 years Geraldine Fatheree Renshaw, she survives, one brother, Truman Renshaw and wife Wanda of Miller Grove, nine grandchildren, Keri McGinty, Kristi Sisk, Kevin Douglas, Shawn Armstrong, Ryan Armstrong, Matt Brown, Zane Brown, Kayla Renshaw and Kadee Renshaw, six great-grandchildren, Kyra McGinty, Kylar McGinty, Krislynn McGinty, Kash Sisk, Hunter Armstrong and Lauren Armstrong. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, James Carroll Renshaw.  

Pallbearers will be Carl Anderson, Norman Ross, Kevin Anderson, Bill McCutchen, James Luckett and Garth Looney.  

The family request memorials be made to Homplace Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas   75701.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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William Hutchins

Graveside funeral services for William Hutchins, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2008, at Tapp Funeral Home.

Mr. Hutchins passed away on October 30, 2008, at Baylor Medical Center, in Dallas.

Arrangements are with Tapp Funeral Home.

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Eunice Groves

Funeral services for Eunice Groves, age 94, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Fred Lewis will officiate.

Interment will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park, with Rick Palmer, Jackie Neal, Glenn Dobbs, Glenn Summerlin, James Groves, and Gary Thompson serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held one hour before services, at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Murray-Orwosky Funreal Home.

Mrs. Groves passed away on Wednesday evening, October 29, 2008, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. She was born in Hopkins County, on August 7, 1914,the daughter of Joe and Dovie Campbell Palmer. She married James L. Groves. He preceded her in death in 1989.

Mrs. Groves was a retired sales associate and a member of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Wayne Young

Funeral services for William Wayne Young, age 68, of Campbell and formerly of Hopkins County, are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. James Rawson will officiate.

A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at the Mt. Sterling Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Gene Young, Jack Henderson, Gary Moss, Donald Wayne Ethridge, James Marvin, Bobby Ainsworth, and Marvin Ainsworth.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2008, at the funeral home.

Mr. Young passed away on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2008, at Methodist Medical Center, in Dallas. He was born in Dike, on December 22, 1939, the son of Noble Ray and LaJuanda Irons Young. He married Linda Briggs, in Greenville, on August8, 1986. She survives.

Mr. Young was employed by E-Systems. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the U.S. Air Force.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Michelle Naplar, of Carrolton, and Renee Young of Campbell; a son, David Smart and wife, May, of San Antonio; two sisters, Ann Newsome, of Dallas, and June Garza of Mesquite; a brother, Michael Young, of Smithville, Virginia; his mother, Mildred Young of Campbell; a granddaughter, Sarah Smart; and a special aunt, Anunt Sis Nurdin.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Diane Caldwell Myers Emerson

Memorial funeral services for Diane Caldwell Myers Emerson, in celebration of her life, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Myra Wilson Chapel, at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Charles Morre and Supt. Nelson Gatlin will officiate.

Diane Caldwell was born on April 17, 1932, in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of Dick Caldwell and Mildred Tapp Caldwell. She was the granddaughter of the HW. Tapp and Zerva Pate Tapp. She grew up in Sulphur Springs, graduating Sulphur Springs High School. She married Billy Myers in 1947. Mike Myers (Emerson), her first son was born in 1948. She married J.M. Emerson in 1952, in Hugo, Oklahoma. Jay Emerson, Pete Emerson, and Lauray Emerson soon joined the family.

Diane was a superior cook. She was an avid reader, often staying up through the night reading. Diane was also a gifted artist, over the years applying that talent in oils, watercolors, pencil, and stained glass. Her work was displayed in several local banks and jewelry stores. She repaired and produced stained glass windows for area churches, under renovation, like the Myra Wilson Chapel. She moved home to the Sulphur Spring area in the mid-1970's, purchasing a small farm in Pickton, which she turned into a showplace of her own design. After acquiring full ownership of Tapp Furniture and Funeral Home, from the Tapp family, she along with her family, made available some of the finest furniture to friends, builders, and decorators in the area.

After her retirement in 2003, Diane moved to Port Townsend, Washington, where she lived until her passing, on October 13, 2008, with her son Jay and daughter Laury by her side. Many friends from Sulphur Springs made trips to support her in the final months of her live. She was blessed by their friendship, making her passing a graceful and peaceful event.

Surviving family includes: sons, Mike Emerson and wife Cherise, of Sulphur Springs, and Jay Emerson and wife P.J., of Pottsboro; a daughter, Laury Emerson of Portland, Oregon; grandchildren, Brandon Emerson and wife Sonya, Brooke Emerson Jakubik and husband Brian, all of Allen, Texas, and Jeremy Emerson, of Florida; and several nieces and nephews, and extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Richard Caldwell; and a son, Pete Emerson.

No formal visitation will be conducted.

In lieu of flowers, memorials mad be made to : Jefferson Memorial Home Health and Hospice, 834 Sheridan, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Tapp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Ellen Moore

Funeral services for Beulah Ellen Moore, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Lee Huff will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the North Hopkins Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

Mrs. Moore passed away on Monday night, October 27, 2008, at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home.  She was born in Sulphur Springs, on April 18, 1918. She married Charles W. Moore. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include: a brother, Dusty Goldsmith, of Saltillo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Jerry Normandeau

Graveside f uneral services for Jerry Normandeau, age 45, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Mt. Sterling Cemetery. Rev. Neal Cochran will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Normandeau passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Paris, on July 24, 1963, the son of James and Pauline McCann Normandeau.

Mr. Normandeau was a truck driver and of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include: a son, Robert Normandeau; three step-sons, Benny Winstead, and Bryan Winstead of Sulphur Springs, and Anthony Winstead of Cumby; a daughter, Carla Clark and husband, Kevin, of Sulphur Springs; a sister, Christine Sellers, of Hugo, Oklahoma; two brothers, DAvid Normandeau and Jackie "Blue" Normandeau, both of Sulphur Springs; and a grandson, Aiden Clark.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, James Normandeau.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Murfayne Leewright

Funeral services for Murfayne Leewright, age 74, of Bonham and formerly ofSulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Robert Elliott and Byrd McCracken will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at the funeral home.

Interment will follow services in the Conner Cemetery, with John Henry Beadle, Lawrence Bramblett, Billy Hager, Deryl Leewright, David Lee wright, and David Leewright, Jr. serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Argenbright, Larry Gamblin, and Jerry Lucky.

Mr. Leewright passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the Red River Regional Hospital in Bonham. He was born in Dike, on May 10, 1934, the son of Delphia and Virgie Irons Leewrght.

Mr. Leewright was a retired maintenance worker for Ford Motor Company.

Survivors include: a sister, Melba Jean Lockhart, of Sulphur Springs; a brother, Durwayne Leewright of Dike; two nieces; and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Jean Leewright.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Sherry L. Dickey

Funeral services for Sherry L. Dickey, age 47, of Brashear, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jim Palmer will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the South Liberty Cemetery, with Jackie Brown, Ben Worsham, Dusty Worsham, Richard Miller, Sam Dickey, Tommy Dickey, and Jeff McMahan serving as pallbearers.

Visitation  will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Monday, October 27, 2008, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Dickey passed away on Saturday morning, October 25, 2008, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 28, 1961, in Hopkins County, the daughter of Joe edd and Geraldine Morgan White. She married Wesley Dickey in Sulphur springs, on June 27, 1980. He survives.

Mrs. Dickey was a homemaker and was pursuing a nursing degree, in college.

Other survivors include: her mother, Geraldine Morgan White, of Brashear; a son, Joe Dickey and fiance Misti Stewart of Brashear; a daughter, Cherry Ballard and boyfriend, Larry Dick; a brother, Jimmy Whitye and wife Angie of the Bonanza Community; and two step-granchildren, Skylar Nicole Dunker and Zachary Zane Dunken.

She was preceded in dath by her father, Joe Edd White; a brother, Joe Edd "Buddy" White, Jr.; and a granddaughter, Amber Lynne Nicole Ballard.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Edward Larry Chapman

Funeral services for Edward Larry Chapman, of West Virginia, are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Chapman passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

 

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Larry Wade

Funeral services for Larry Wade, age 57, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 27, 2008, at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ. Supt. Nelson Gatlin will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Sandfield Cemetery with Cliff Nash, Pete Nash, Bird Hawkins, Lester Hendley, Louis Harrison and Duke Ivory serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 26, 2008, at Tapp Funeral Home.

Mr. Wade passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008, in Marshall, TX. He was born on December 12, 1951, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Bonnie Grace Wade.

Mr. Wade was a bus driver for Trail Ways Church. He was a member of Independence Baptist Church.

Survivors include: his mother, Bonnie Wade; one son, Carlos Jones; one daughter, Amber Wade; and three sisters, Linda Rush and husband Don Guster, June Person and husband Louis, and Youlanda Chancellor and husband Corey, all of Sulphur Springs.

Arrangements are with Tapp Funeral Home.

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Opal A. Strain

Funeral services for Opal McQueen Strain, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 25, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. John Pangle and Rev. Doyle Hayes will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Peerless Cemetery, with Stanley Joe McQueen, Wesley McQueen, Logan McQueen, Shane McQueen, Ely McQueen, Justin Joe McQueen, Stelvin Dial, and Lonnie Gusters serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2008 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Strain passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 1, 1927, in Hopkins County, the daughter of Elmer and Alice Keith Arnold. She was married to Barney McQueen for 38 yerars and married Ralph Strain on February 14, 2001, in Sulphur Springs. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Strain was a homemaker and a member of New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church.

Survivors include: sons, Stanley McQueen and wife Ann, Tommy Joe McQueen, and daughter-in-law Brenda McQueen, Eddie Dean McQueen and wife Elaine, and Billy McQueen and wife Darla, all of Sulphur Springs; one daughter, Alice Ann Davidson and husband Donal of Sulphur Springs; sisters Erma Lee Ball of Sulphur Springs, and Marie Griffin of Saginaw, TX; 12 grandchildren, Stanley Joe McQueen, Wesley James McQueen, Logan Kyle McQueen, Shane Daniel McQueen, DeAnn Marie Dial, LeAnn Michelle Willis, Lisa Kaye Patterson, Sheila Renee Dobson, Julie Ann McQueen, Justin Joe McQueen, Ely Dennis McQueen, and Emily Alicia McQueen, all from Sulphur Springs; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Bonnie Faye McQueen; two brothers, L.Z. Arnold  and Roy T. Arnold; a siter, Ruby Downs; and two grandchildren, Tommy Joe McQueen, Jr., and RaDonna Faye McQueen.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Gladys Ward

Funeral services for Gladys Lorayne James Ward, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2008, at First Baptist Church, in Sulphur Springs. Dr. David Hardage and Tommy Johnston will officiate.

Burial will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2008, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Ward passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Hopkins House. She was born on March 9, 1920, in Hopkins County, the daughter of John Henry Franklin and Susie D. Orr James. She married George Henry Ward on June 9, 1940. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Ward taught school for the Sulphur Springs I.S.D. and taught her Women's Bible Class at First Baptist Church for 50 years. She was a member of the Garden Club, Waverly Club, the WMU, and a long time member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include: sons, James David "Jim" Ward and wife Kathie of Sulphur Springs, and George Barry Ward and wife Beth of Corpus Christi; daughters, Janette Ward of Houston, and Rebecca Smith and husband Marlin of Sulphur Springs; a brother, John Rayburn James of Ft. Worth; grandchildren, Nicole Moore and husband Brentof Corpus Christi, Shelley Bennet and husband Mike of Houston, Eric Fite and wife Carissa of Sulphur Springs, Matt Ward of Corpus Christi, Jessica Fite of Corpus Christi, and Meghan Smith of Longview; and great-grandchildren, Ivy Fite, Linda and Ryan Ward, Cate and Meredith Bennett, Madison Moore, and Greyson Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be made in her honor to the First Baptist Church, 116 Oak Avenue, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Ruth Barnett

Funeral services for Ruth Barnett, age 78, of Mt. Vernon, are scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Tommy Johnston will officiate.

Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, with William McDowell, William Howard McDowell, Charlie Charles, Thomas Kight, and John Sharber serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2008, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Barnett passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Presbyterian Hosptial, in Winnsboro. She was born on December 16, 1929, in Franklin County, the daughter of Jess and Neola Cates Griffith. She married Horace Ray Barnett. He survives.

Mrs. Barnett worked for Smith, McDowell, & Ginn Attorneys at Law, for over 35 years. She was a member of first Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: a step-son, Mike Barnett and wife Charlotte, of Mt. Vernon; two step daughters, Debbie Head and husband Buddy, and Cathy Barnett, all of Decatur, TX.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Arraangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Joe N. Chapman

Funeral services for Joe N. Chapman, age 65, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Russell Floyd will officiate.

Visitation will be from 1:00 t0 2:00 p.m., prior to services, at the funeral home.

Burial will follow services in the Tira Cemetery, in the family plot.

Mr. Chapman passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Sulphur Springs. Mr. Chapman was born on February 19, 1943, in Sulphur Springs, and was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High Schoo. He atttended the University of Chicago, the University of Texas, and graduated from East Texas State University, with a degree in Mathematics. He later attended graduate courses at Oxford, England, and Harvard University.

Joe was a longtime employee at Peoples National Bank, before returning to school to pursue a curriculum in the fine arts. He was a graduate teaching assistant at East Texas State University. He loved art and sculpture and won numerous awards in area art competitions. A cancer survivor, JOe was active int he local Chapter of the American Cancer Society and served several years as an officer and active volunteer in local activities of the Hopkins County Unit for which he received wide recognition and awards. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church and regularly participated in its Bible study program. Also a lifelong Democrat, he loved politics and was active in his brother's campaigns for Congress and was always full of advice for winning campaign strategies. He loved the Longhorns, the Cowboys, classical music, and his books. Joe had collected several thousand books over the years, enough to fill a wing of the Library of Congress. And, Joe loved to eat. He had favorite restaurants all over East Texas and often planned his day by consideration of where to take his Mom to eat. Sometiemes she even agreed with his choices.

In recent years, he became an almost full time caregiver for his mother, Idell Chapman, a resident of Carriage House Manor.

Joe is survived by his mother, Idell Chapman, of Sulphur Springs; a brother, JIm Chapman, of HorseshoeBay, Texas; a niece, Jennifer Chapman Banda, of Austin; a nephew, Trey Chapman of Dallas; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Judge Joe N. Chapman, in 1972.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Judy Hodges

Funeral services for Judy Lalottie Griner Hodges, age 43,  of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Tapp Funeral Home. Rev. Tom Friday will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Caney Cemetery, with Roger Hodges, Brandon Whitmore, James Hall, James Edwards and Marvin Lavassar serving as pallbearers. The Sunday School Class of Weaver Baptist Church will served as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Hodges passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008, at her residence in Sulphur Springs. She was born in Hopkins County, on October 12, 1965, the daughter of Arthur and Jody Griner. She married Timothy Keith Lummus, in Sulphur Springs, on October9, 1981. She later married Charles Adam Hodges, in Sulphur Springs, in 1985.

Mrs. Hodges was a homemaker and a member of Weaver Baptist Church.

Survivors include: her loving companion and life partner, Randy Edwards; a daughter, Brandi Speake; a son, Shelby Hodges, both of Sulphur Springs; a step-son, Justin Joslin and wife Lacy of Oklahoma; grandsons, Nathan Lee Speak of Sulphur Springs and Logan and Ryan Joslin of Oklahoma; sisters, Teresa Cotten and husband Tim of Sulphur Springs, Janie Williams and husband Bennie of Arkansas, Diane Fite and husband Jeff of Saltillo; Edie Watts of Sulphur Springs; and Bonnie Bettigrew and husband Ronnie of Kosse; one brother, Jay Griner and wife Jennifer of Pickton; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Mrs. Hodges was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Griner, in December 1989.

Arrangements are with Tapp Funeral Home.

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Billy George Moore

A memorial service for Billy George Moore, age 57, of Sulphur Bluff, will be held at the Nelta Community Center, at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2008.

There will be no formal visitation.

Mr. Moore passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Sulphur Springs, on November 23, 1950, the son of Arnold and May Burns Moore. Mr. Moore was a pipeline operator for Enbridge Company.

Survivors include: a son, Jason Moore, of Dallas; a brother, Jimmy Don Moore, of Greenville; his mother, May Moore; a special friend, Neice Heavin; a nephew Brandon Moore, all of Sulphur Bluff; and a niece, Kimberly Yastin of Greenville.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Steven Moore; and his father, Arnold Moore.

Arraangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Daisy Williams

Daisy Loretta Williams, age 65, of Sulphur Springs, passed away at her residence, Sunday morning, October 19, 2008. She was born on January 29, 1943, the daughter of Russell and Loretta Poppleston VanDyke.

She will be creamated and her ashes scattered with her husband, Robert.

She will be greatly missed by those she loved.

Survivors include: her husband, Robert Dalton, of Sulphur Springs; daughters, Debbie Glass of Sulphur Bluff, and Lorie Hatfield and husband Todd, of Sulphur Bluff; grandchildren, Joshua Schubert, of Brimfield, IL, Melinda Hatfield, Jeremy Hatfield, Travis Taylor, Cindy Hatfield, Ricky Taylor, and Cosmo Taylor, all of Sulphur Bluff; a sister, Patricia Morse, of Lake City, FL; and a brother, Raymond VanDyke, of Daytona, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John VanDyke, of Cuba, IL.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Faye G. Shackelford

Graveside funeral services for Faye G. Shackelford, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service to be held at 7:00 p.m., at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Shackelford passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 6, 1927, in Polk County, Arkansas, the daughter of Jessie and Allie Smith Norcross Gosnell. She attended college where she was working towards her nursing license. She had worked at St. Joseph's and she was also a homemaker. She married Robert J. Shackelford, in Arlington, Texas, on September 10, 1971. The were married for 37 wonderful years. He survives.

Other survivors include: three sons, Michael Shackelford and wife Teresa of Lewisville, TX, Larry Shackelford of Paris, TX, and Randy Shackelford and wife Pam of Paris, TX; two daughters, Donna Box of Arlington, TX, and Nedra and husband Jerry Smith of Mesquite, TX; a sister, Billie Bruner and husband Robert of Alvarado, TX; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Edith Louise Williams

Graveside funeral services for Edith Louise Williams, age 84, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Reilly Springs Cemetery, with Jimmy Henry officiating.

No formal visitation will be held.

Mrs. Williams passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 21, 1923, the daughter of Charlie Estes and Pearle Vanderslice Estes. She married Arlon B. Williams, in Como, on Spetember 4, 1940. He preceded her in death in May of 1999.

Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and a member of the Greenpond Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughters, Bridget Nicks of Sulphur Springs, Janet Murray of Como, and Judy Smith and husband Pat of Carrolton, Texas; one sone, Allen Lynn Williams and wife Sandra of Como; grandchildren, Tiffany Smith, Michael Williams, Bridgett Nix, Christy, Clint Murray, and Chad Murray; five great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Bill Estes and Gary Estes.

Arrangements are with Tapp Funeral Home.

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Sharon Elizabeth Ruslink

Funeral services for Sharon Elizabeth Ruslink, age 62, of Yantis, are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Ms. Rulsink passed awary on Friday, October 17, 2008.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Rudolph V. Thomas

Funeral services for Rudolph V. Thomas, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at East Caney Baptist Church. Pastor M. LaVelle Hendricks will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the East Caney Cemetery, with C.E. Rosborough, Larry Johnson, Darren Bolden, Walter Thomas, Jr., Rayford Walker, Jr., and Bernard Askew serving as pallbearers.

Viewing will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2008, at Mason & Mason Mortuary.

Mr. Thomas passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. He was born on April 19, 1927, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Kelsea Thomas and Lester Thomas. Both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Thomas leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Frankie Thomas; one daughter, Aliscia A. Bell; one granddaughter, Alaisha Dionne Bell; two step-daughters, Glenda Farmer and Kaye Nelms; four stepsons, Johnny Brooks, Donald Curtis, Ronnie Brooks, and Michael Thomas; one sister, Zenobia Stribling; and a host of nieces, cousins, and other relatives.

Arrangements are with Mason and Mason Mortuary.

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Johnnie Gibbins Rawson

Funeral services for Johnnie Gibbins Rawson, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 19, 2008, in the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Charles Ethridge will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Shooks Chapel Cemetery, with Tommy Rawson, Chad Rawson, Leslee Rawson, Michael Rawson, David Rawson, Garry Crowell, STan Heaps, and Chris Gibbins serving as pallbearers. The deacons of Pine Street Baptist Church will be honorary pallbearers.

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

Jonnie Gibbins Rawson passed away at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab Center, Saturday afternoon, October18, 2008. She was born in the Union Community, on December 15, 1922, the daughter of George W. and Iris Hatchel Gibbins. She married R.L. Rawson, in Sulphur Springs, on July 27, 1940. He preceded her in death in May 2008.

Mrs. Rawson was a retired dairy farmer and homemaker. She was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church in Winnsboro.

Survivors include: a brother, G.W. Gibbins and wife, Carolyn; a brother-in-law, Jean Rawson and wife Velma, all of Sulphur Springs; a nephew, Chris Gibbins and wife Scarlett, and daughter Mollie; a niece, Judy Heapts and husband Stan, and family; nephews, Tommy Rawson and wife, Carolyn and family, and Michael Rawson and wife Mary Ann and family; and a special couple, longtime friends, E.J. and Patsy Morris of Winnsboro.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Rawson Lawson; and two sisters, Billie McCormack and Shirley Gibbins.

Memorials may be made to the Pine Street Baptist Church Building Fund, Winnsboro, Texas.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Keith W. Coker

Funeral services for Keith W. Coker, age 56, of Yuma, Arizona, formerly of Yantis, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. JImmy Henry will officiate.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. t0 10:00 a.m., prior to services.

Burial will follow services at Hanna Cemetery, in Hanna, Oklahoma, with Josh Chenault, Eric Chenault, Tony Giles, Nathan Bearden, Junior Holland, Dusty Coker, and William Clayton serving as pallbearerers.

Mr.  Coker was born on February 25, 1952, in Sulphur Springs, the son of L.D. and Rosie Clayton Coker. He married Debbie Spellers, on March 31, 1973, in Henryetta, Oklahoma. She survives.

Keith enlisted in the Marine Corps, before he turned 18, and served his country for 26 years, retiring in 1996 as a Sergeant Major. He was stationed in Kansas City, Mo, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, San Diego, CA, St. Louis, Mo, Kaneohe Bay, HI, Twenty-nine Palsm, CA, Lubbock, TX, and Yuma, AZ. After retiring from the Marine Corps, he served as a police officer for Southwest Border Alliance and Arizona Western College. He liked taking road trips, visiting historical sites, old movies, country music, a good party, and most of all spending time with his family, particularly his grandbabies.

Other survivors inclued: one son, Jason Coker and wife Vicky; granddaugthers, Lexie, Cali, and Kayden; his mother, Rosie Coker; sisters, Shirley Chenault and husband Joe and Janet Adams of Sulphur Springs; one brother, Gary Coker, of Sulphur Springs; as well as a myriad of other relatives, including his in-laws, who have been his family for 35 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, L.D. Coker.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Herbert V. Flora, Sr.

Funeral services for Herbert Vernon Flora, Sr., age 78, of Como, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Jordan will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Forest Academy Cemetery, with Brian Bain, Chris Vickery, Elmer Miller, Pat Flora, J.R. Underwood, and Joe McCoy serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Mote and members of VFW Post #8560.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2008, at the funeral home.

Mr. Flora passed away on Tuesday evening, October 14, 2008, at his residence. He was born on March 14, 1930, in Alvin, Texas, the son of Paul and Bessie Coleman Flora. He married Jean Flora, who preceded him in dath, on July 12, 1992. He later married Dean "Bo" Wicker. She survives.

Mr. Flora was a dairy farmer for 47 years. He was a charter member of the Como Volunteer Fire Department and served on the Board of the Martin Springs Water Department.

Other survivors include: sons, Herbert Flora, Jr. and wife Carolyn of San Antonio, and Eddie Flora and wife Pauline of Sulphur Springs; daughters, Edith Bain and husband Keith of Pine Forest, and Linda Petty and husband Mike of Sulphur Springs; step-children, Monty Webb and wife Pam of Commerce, Keith Webb and wife Terrie of Cumby and Vicky Evans and husband Billy of Sulphur Springs; a brother, Maurice Flora and wife Betty of Como; sisters, Laverne Guidry of Sulphur Springs and Bernice Thompson of North Carolina; and a sister-in-law, Arlene Flora of Como; he is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great granchildren.

Mr. Flora was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Lester Paul Flora.

Arrangements are with Tapp Funeral Home.

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Jane Cowley

Funeral services for Jane Cowley,  age 75, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2008, at First United Methodist Church, in Sulphur Springs. Rev. Russell Floyd and Rev. Debbie Riggsby will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Tira Cemetery with Bo West, George Law, Ken Burtch, Harve Chapman, Delbert Todd, Kevin White, and Arlan Jaeger serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Lowke, Jr. and Thomas Johnson.

Visitation will be from 6:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Cowley passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2008, at East Texas Medical Center, in Tyler. She was born on Setptember 23, 1933, in Hopkins County, the daughter of Brice B. and Lois Garner Rawson. She married J. Harold Cowley, on September 3, 1954, in Longview, TX.

Mrs. Cowley earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from East Texas State Teachers College and her Master of Science in Library Science from East Texas State University. She was a teacher and librarian, retiring after 35 years of service to children of Texas, in Harrold, Valley View, Iowa Park, and Talco-Bogata school districts. During retirement she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, and playing bridge and 42. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she served on the ARC Library Committee and in other volunteer roles. She will be sorely missed by her husband, son, grandchildren, and friends, whom she dearly loved.

Survivors include: her husband Harold Cowley, of Sulphur Springs; one son, James Brice Cowley and wife Carol of Brashear; grandchildren, Jessica and Jarred Cowley of Brashear; a sister, Elizabeth Steinsiek, of Sulphur Spriings; one brother-in-law, Alfred Cowley and wife Retha, of Duncanville; a nephew, Michael Horn and wife Tracey of Virginia Beach: and nieces, Fanny Burrow and husband David of Red Oak, Shelly Sellers and husband Danny of Grand Prairie, and Tonja Horn of Chicago.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers-in-laws.

Memorials may be made to the Texas A&M University- Commerce Foundation, P.O. Box 3425, Commerce, Texas 75429 (specify, Memorial for Jane Cowley, Business Teacher Scholarship), and/or First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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Lessie Cox

Funeral services for Lessie Cox, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Friendship Baptist Church in Greenville. Rev. William Clark will officiate.

Visitation will be from 11:00 to 1:00 prior to services.

Burial will be at Mt. Mariah Cemetery, in Avinger, TX, with family and firends serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Cox passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 20, 1931, in Cass County, Texas, the daughter of Ward and Nely Dowell Simmons. She married Otis Cox and he preceded her in death.

Mrs. Cox was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She will be missed by all those who loved her.

Survivors include: sons, Chester Cox of Greenville, Oscar Cox and wife Phyllis of Sulphur Springs, and Meale Charles Cox; daughters, Kathryn Williams of Sulphur Springs, Zelia Cox of Dallas, and Rosemary Cox; a sister, Sweetie Jewel Washington of Dallas; grandchildren, Senovia and Gary Clark of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Nemia and Caleb Davis of Dallas; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Ward Simmons, Jr.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

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David Raymond Pottorf

No public memorial service will be held for David Raymond Pottorf, age 43, of Sulphur Bluff.

Mr. Pottorf passed away early Monday morning, October 13, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on February 25, 1965, the son of Raymond Leroy and Betty Whitley Pottorf. He married Sheresa George, in Scurry, Texas, on October 18, 1997. She survives.

Mr. Pottorf was a computer technologist and attended Wesley United Methodist Church.

Survivors include: his wife, Sheresa Pottorf; one daughter, Stormy Pottorf; his mother, Betty Potorf; and three sisters, Barbara Gavin, Deborah Caffey, and Joanna Mitcham.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Pottorf.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219.

Cremation arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

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Jessie Melvin Hooten

Funeral services for Jessie Melvin Hooten, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel. Russell Morris will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Posey Cemetery, with Keneth Hall, Bill Thomas, Toby Clayton, James Pickle, Shorty Coleman, Jimmy Potts, and Ned Ball serving as pallbearers. Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2008, at the funeral home.

Mr. Hooten passed away on October 10, 2008, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab Center. He was born on December 31, 1939, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Jessie A. Hooten and Vera Fredrick Hooten. He married Katherine Ferrell in Sulphur Springs, on October 23, 1961. She preceded him in death in October of 2000.

Mr. Hooten was a truck driver and was employed by Hinton and Hinton Milk Haulers for many years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 thru 1961. In honor of his service, the Hopkins County Military Coalition will conduct military graveside burial rites, marthing the 500th time, honoring their brother in arms.

Survivors include: sons, Michael Hooten and wife Patricia, and James Fite; daughters, Becky Boyd and husband Stephen of Sulphur Springs, and Sharon Moore and husband Brandon, of Brashear; brothers, Freddie Hooten and wife Brenda of Wylie, Travis Hooten and wife Tresia, and William Hooten and wife Donna; a sister, Mary Beadles and husband Gene, all of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Paul Mikie Hooten and wife Patty, Misty Partin and husband Trevor, Raynie Hooten, Jessica Boyd, Jasmine Boyd, James Michael Jordan and wife Katie, Katelin Gumpert, and Savannah Self; and three great-grandchildren, Cody Hooten, Alyssa Partin, and Jace Jordan.

Mr. Hooten was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Delbert Hooten.

Arrangements are with Tapp Funeral Home.

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Maurine Glossup

 

Funeral services for Maurine Young Glossup, age 94, a long time resident of Ridgeway, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs with grandson Jonathan Sampson and Rev. Jerry Jones officiating. 

Burial will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery with Jerry Glossup, Doyle Glossup, Brian Peacock, Joe Don Peacock, Joshua Sampson and Jonathan Sampson serving as pallbearers. 

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m, Saturday, October 11, 2008 at West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. 

Mrs. Glossup passed away, Thursday, October 9, 2008 in Commerce.  Mrs. Glossup was born on March 30, 1914 in Oakland, TX, the daughter of Joseph Lee and Ruth Morris Young.   She married Archie Glossup on January, 22, 1949 in Cumby. They were married 53 years before he preceded her in death in 2002. 

Mrs. Glossup was a partner with her husband in the dairy business and a homemaker. Prior