Front Porch News - Obituaries

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

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Watch For Me.....

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

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

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

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

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

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

~ Timo ~

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

Funeral services for Ruby R. Reynolds, age 85, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted Monday at 10:00 a.m., May 20, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

A funeral service for Debbie Teer Pool, age 56, of Como , formerly of Yantis, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Jimmy Gulledge, Brother Lloyd Cashion and Brother B. J. Teer officiating.

Interment will follow at Greenpond Cemetery, with Danny Harris, David Therwhanger, John Glenn, Robert Hooper, Brian Coker, Bran Wetzler and Michael Bowen serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Debbie Teer Pool passed away Wednesday evening , May 15, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of Valton and Merlene Teer. She married Rodney Warren Pool in Como on March 18, 1977. He preceded her in death in 2012. She was a teacher’s aide and a member of Greenpond Baptist Church where she was a children’s Sunday school class teacher.

Survivors include: two sons, Jeremy Pool and Richard Pool, both of Tyler; her parents; brother, B. J. Teer and wife Janice of Sulphur Springs; mother-in-law Chesaline Frank and her husband Bob of Eastland.

A funeral service for Johnie Hardgrave, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 20, 2013, with Rev. Tommy Hall officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service (1:00 p.m.)

Johnie Hardgrave passed away at his residence Thursday morning, May 16, 2013. He was born in Cheyenne Wyoming, the son of John Herschel and Alma Hardgrave. He married Vallie Kelly in Tyler on January 25, 1986; she survives. He was retired advertising manager of Sulphur Springs News Telegram and he was of the Baptist faith. He served in the Arkansas National Guard.

Other survivors include: two sons, Brian Hardgrave of Dallas and Darin McCoy of Burleson; two daughters, Jana Kim Brizenski of Madison, Wisconsin and Darla Morris and husband Joe of Greenville; grandchildren, Andrea Hardgrave, Austin Hardgrave, Daniela Ruiz, Whitney Killam, Paige Killam, Zoe Morris, Emily Ragsdale, Jessica McCoy, Daniel McCoy and Joni McCoy and one great-grandson, Walter Ragsdale. He was preceded in death by sister, Janet Courson and brother, Tim Hardgrave.

Funeral services for Charles Lee Rea, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, TX, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 16, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating.

Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery with Josh Rea, Jacob Rea, Jon Marc Rea, Cody Lewis, Cory Walthall and Andrew Greenberg serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Cimarolli, Matt Rea, Lucas Rea, Daniel Sisco, Blake Rea, Trevor Greenberg, Hayden Sisco, Noah Sisco, Johnathan Vick and Boden Rea.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., one hour prior to service time at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Charles Lee Rea was born on September 17, 1930 and departed this life on May 14, 2013. He was the only child of William Louie and Opal Faye Rea and they preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Doris Rea; son Marc Rea and wife Pat; daughter Viki Sisco and husband Glen; daughter Stacey Walthall and husband Larry as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs and served his country for 8 years in the Naval Reserve. He was in automobile sales for most of his life and was an excellent carpenter.

Memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association, www.alzfdn.org.

Clarence Eugene (Gene) Pope, age 80, of Point passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Kindred Healthcare and Rehab in Grapevine.

A full Military Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Point Baptist Church.

Interment will follow in Lone Star Cemetery. Bro.Roy Marta and Bro. Billy Smith will officiate. Pallbearers will be the military honor guards.

Mr. Pope was born in Point, February 6, 1933, to Robert T. and Laura Dunnivan Pope.
Gene married La Delma Mae Jenkins on April 17, 1993 in Point.
Mr. Pope served 21 years in the Army serving in the Korean and Viteman Wars. He received two Purple Heart Awards, one in while in the Korean War and the other during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include:
Wife: La Delma Pope of Point
Sons: Brian Pope and wife Melodye, Wesley Pope and wife Vicki, Clarence Eugene Pope, II, Timothy Michael Pope, and Danny Roland and wife Julia
Daughter: Beckie Campbell and husband Jeff
Sister: Faye Donald
Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Numerous other loving family and friends

Preceded in death by: Parents; 2 brothers, Orbin Pope and George Pope; 5 sisters, Opal Kinnard, Bee Gowins, Madie Parker, Ola Vee Fenter, and Merle Coker

Patsy Jane Hanks, age 75, of Emory passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at her residence.

Funeral service for Patsy Hanks will be held 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church of Quinlan.

Interment will follow in Willow Springs Cemetery. Rev.Eric Rothe and Arlis Vandever will officiate.

Visitation is 6-8:00 pm, Monday, May 13, 2013 at the funeral home chapel. Services are under the direction
of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hanks was born in Chillicothe, April 5, 1938, to Alva Ray and Mollie Carr Barnett
Patsy married Benny Ray Hanks in Denton, on Feb. 14, 1969
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Quinlan and was a organist for the church.
Patsy had spent her working career as a circuit design clerk with Southwestern Bell and retired after 30 years of service.

Survivors include:
Husband: Benny Hanks of Emory
Daughter: Jan Page of Mineola
Sons: Curtis Hanks and wife Terry of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Kephen Hanks and wife Tammy of Lewisville. Sister: Sarah Hughes of Amarillo
Grandchildren: Maranda O"Pry, Chelby Hanks, Brooke Easley, Chet Page, Jerrick Claxton, Zachary Claxton, and Wesley Wilson Great-Grandchildren: Ian O'Pry, Vincent Hooks, and Cruz Claxton

Preceded in death by: parents, 1 brother; Mack Barnett, and step-father; Vernon Hodges.

Funeral services for Kelly Walker Jones, age 44, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Hoyt Scoggins officiating and Jay Porterfield assisting.

Interment will follow services, at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Lance Looney, Grant Looney, Kyle Smith, Ryan Reed, Taylor Pace, and Brad McFadden serving as pallbearers. Trey Elliott will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2013, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Jones passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the Methodist Hospital in Dallas. She was born on May 14, 1968, in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of J.O. Walker, Jr. and Peggy Jo Cates Walker. She married Keith Jones, on August 14, 2010, at the chapel in the Greenview community. He survives.

Mrs. Jones was a teacher for nine years and taught at Como-Pickton ISD and Sulphur Springs ISD. She was a member of New Sherley Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: a son, Reese Walker; her parents, Buddy and Peggy Walker, all of Sulphur Springs; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Butch and Linda Jones of Campbell; step-daughters, Jessica Jones of Galveston and Molly Jones of Ruston, LA; a brother, Key Walker and wife Holly of Greenville; step-grandaughter, Evie Jones of Galveston; nephew, Jude Walker and nieces, Sydney and Jaxey Walker, all of Greenville.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, J.O. and Ima D. Walker, and Lewis and Doris Cates; a nephew, Carson Walker; and a niece, Riley Walker.

Memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation @ www.liverfoundation.org

Funeral services for Lola Rea Ogle, age 87, of Yantis have been scheduled for 11:00am Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Byron George and Rev. Perry Crisp officiating.

Pallbearers include: Scott Ogle, Chad Ogle, Corey Ogle, Tanner Ogle, Colby Ogle, Brodie Ogle, Michael Burnett, and Hunter Burnett with grandchildren, great grandchildren and great- great -grandchildren serving as honorary pallbearers.

A visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home.

Lola Rea Ogle was born in Wood County the daughter of Dewitt and Mary Marinda Massey. She married Ernest Ogle in Yantis on March 30, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1986. She was retired from H. D. Lee Co. and was a member of County Line Baptist Church. She passed away Wednesday May 8, 2013 at her residence in Yantis.

Survivors include, daughter, Norma Johnson, and husband, Wendell, of Yantis; son, Bobby Ogle, and wife, Carolyn, of Yantis; sisters, Betty Burnett, of Yantis, and Louise Crump, of Emory; grandchildren, Scott and Shelly Ogle, Chad and Brenda Ogle, Corey and Ann Ogle, Tanner and Lacey Ogle, Amber and Michael Burnett, Marla and Dane Demontigny, Jay and Rosemary Johnson, and Becky Long; great grandchildren, Hunter, Colten, and Ashten Burnett, Colby, Brodie, Courtney, Bryce, Zach, Lane, Dakota, Montana, and Colorado Ogle, Christopher Borel, Brandon Doughtery, Cody Johnson, Jason Long, Ryan Long, Lauryn Demontigny, Austin Demontigny, and Shelby Walker; great-great grandchildren, Riley and Colson Ogle.

She was preceded in death by one infant son, Donald Ray Ogle; three brothers, E. J. Massey, Tom Massey, Cletis Massey; three sisters; Faye Adair, Dorene Morgan and Beth Ogle; and one great grandchild, Casey Ogle.

Ruby Louise Mitchell Voss, aged 94, went to join her husband L.L. who was waiting for her in heaven with a dozen red roses for Mother’s Day. She was born on December 17, 1918 in Perryville, Arkansas to Bill and Agnes Mitchell. In 1937, her whole family including her three brothers G.H., (Bud), Aaron (Tommy) and Myron (Packy) moved to Mahoney.

Here she caught the eye of dashing horseman who would jump her front yard fence on his white horse, Silver, to impress her. They began their 59-year marriage August 14, 1938 at 12:01a.m. because they didn’t want the bad luck of getting married on Friday the 13th. Their cute little baby boy Jerry Don was born five years later. Then they were blessed with a cute little baby girl Jackie LaRea. L.L. served in World War II in the Army Air Corps and all Louise’s brothers served honorably as well.

L.L. lived and farmed land that was homesteaded in Mahoney in 1857 by his great-great grandfather, Eli. After three consecutive seasons of crops lost to floods, they moved to Dallas where L.L. took a job at Dallas Power and Light, and Louise owned her own beauty shop. In 1982, L.L. retired and they returned home to Sulphur Springs and became dedicated members of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Being back in Hopkins County made it easy for L.L. to continue his role as the master of ceremonies for 39 years at the Mahoney Homecoming, an annual event started by Lucille Jordan and Louise. Louise won Best Personality, Best Life Philosophy, and 1st Runner Up in the 2012 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant and could be seen regularly cutting a rug at the HC Foundation Lights of Life Gala. She loved to light up Terrific Tuesday with her smile and her wit.

Her daughter and primary caregiver, Jackie Voss Thornton and her son, Jerry Don Voss and his wife, Kati Voss; her grandchildren and their spouses, Jenice and Adam Dunayer, Jaeson and Renee Thornton, Tanya Voss, Randal and Pam Voss, and Eric and Amy Voss; as well as her 10 special great-grandchildren. Her brothers, G.H. (Bud) and Myron (Packy) miss her, too. Her brother Aaron (Tommy) preceded her in death as did her sister-in-laws Eunice, Flo and Mary.

Louise’s life philosophy was to live by the Golden Rule, to be content no matter what and to make a difference in someone’s life every day. If asked, she was quick to tell you she was fat and sassy. Mom, MeMa, Louise – we love you and we miss you.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Wesley United Methodist Church.

Memorial may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, the Mahoney Cemetery Association, Terrific Tuesdays, or the Veterans' Memorial.

A memorial service for Marion Yvonne Thomas, 92, of Sulphur Springs, formerly of Winters, Tex., will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 11, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Chaplain Jimmy Henry officiating.

Mrs. Thomas died Monday, May 6, 2013, at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. She was born September 5, 1920, in Batavia, Iowa, the daughter of John George and Anna B. Neff Hughell. She completed nursing school in Moline, Illinois, in 1940 and was a civilian nurse for the United States Army Air Corp in California at the start of World War II and also worked with Flight Surgeon Lt. Thomas R. White, MD, who flew as one of Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle’s Raiders on the Tokyo Raid.

Yvonne married Richard Clyde “Dick” Thomas Oct. 31, 1945, and together they owned and published The Winters Enterprise in Winters, Tex., and they worked at newspapers in Gatesville, Tex, Shoshone, Idaho, along with newspapers in Kansas and Iowa. She also worked as a registered nurse until her retirement from North Runnels Hospital in Winters in 1998. She was a certified Emergency Medical Technician and was a licensed pilot. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Winters.

Survivors include her daughter Kelley and husband Kerry Craig of Sulphur Springs, grandchildren Angela and T.J. Nash and Bryan and Corrin Craig of Sulphur Springs, Brandon and Tiffany Craig of Fort Worth and Teri and Spencer Wilson of Hobbs, NM; great grandchildren Orin and Kadence Nash, Payge Fraze, and Loryn Craig of Sulphur Springs, Loghan and Jaxson Craig of Fort Worth, Kendra Wilson of Dallas and Brittany and Koedy Wilson of Hobbs, NM. Her great grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and two brothers. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., May 13, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Her cremains will be taken back to the family Farm in Iowa.

Donations may be made to Hopkins County Veterans Memorial, PO Box 533 Sulphur Springs, TX. 75483.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Private graveside funeral services for George E. Tolson, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted on Friday, May 10, 2013, at Restlawn Memorial Park. Rev. Charles Moore will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2014, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Tolson passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Carriage House Manor. He was born on May 23, 1929, to Margaret Metcalf and Houston Orval Tolson, in Sulphur Springs. He was a lifelong resident of Hopkins County. He married Dorothy Raye Slagle, February 24, 1953, in Hugo, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on December 29, 2000.

Mr. Tolson was a self-employed man. He began in the service station business and eventually in the trucking industry, starting with milk trucks and then the grain and molasses business. He enjoyed his far and raising cattle. Mr. Tolson wasa 32nd degree Mason and a 58-year member of the Sulphur Springs Lodge. He served on the board of directors of City National Bank, for many years.

Survivors include: a daughter, Carmen Tolson Cross and husband Red Cross, of Sulphur Springs; two grandsons, Jordan Tolson Cross of The Colony, and Taylor Thomas Cross of Sulphur Springs. He is also survived by as sister-in-law, Myra Prim Grant, one niece, Julie Ann Tolson, both of Sulphur Springs; and a faithful friend, Billy Mobley.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Billy Gene Tolson.

If desired, memorials may be make to the Lake Country CASA, 218 Connally Street, Sulphur Springs, TX and/or First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St., Sulphur Springs, TX and/or Hearts of Life Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 531, Sulphur Springs, Tx.

A funeral service for Jo Ann Friddle Hurley, age 73, of Sweenywill be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2013, with Rev. Larry Baxley officiating.

Interment will follow at Reilly Springs Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Thomas Kraemer, Matthew Kraemer, Randal Oaks, Kaylynn Nieman, Justin Hurley and Travis Hurley. Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughter, Lashele Almonte, sons-in-law, Mike Kraemer and Randy Oaks.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Jo Ann Friddle Hurley passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 7, 2013 at home with her loved ones by her bedside after battling a long illness. She was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas where she met the love of her life, Marshall H. Hurley. They were married in Sulphur Springs on February 7, 1959. They had four children, three daughters, Vicki J. Kraemer (Mike), Pamela J. Hurley, Gayla K. Oaks (Randy) and one son, Monte H. Hurley (Robin). After moving for several years around different states with Brown & Root, they moved permanently to Sweeny and that have lived there for over 30 years. She was a homemaker and she always enjoyed taking care of the family and household. They have seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her family was the joy of her life. She loved to cook and have family over for special occasions. Traveling with her husband was something that she never grew tired of and cherished every trip they made together. She has now made the final trip of her life here on earth to be with her Lord and Savior never to be bothered with the things of this world again. She will be missed greatly by the surviving members of the family and friends but we know that, in a short while, we will meet again.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Marlin “Pat” and Adell Friddle, her daughter, Pamela Jean Hurley and granddaughter, Mika Kraemer.

The family would like to acknowledge hospice for their compassionate care of Jo Ann and would like to extend a special thank you to Iris, Norma, Coty and Lilly.

Funeral services for R.L. Adams, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00pm Wednesday, May 5, 2013 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday evening at Tapp Funeral Home from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

A graveside service for Johnny Vine, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Pine Forest Cemetery, with Rudy Ellis officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Hank Vine, Bert Isabell, Reed Ballard and Danny Vine.

Visitation will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Noon), before the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Johnny Vine passed away Monday morning, May 6, 2013 at his residence. He was born in New York City, the son of Warren Ringold Vine, Sr. and Mary Vine. He married Glenn Rea Hicks in Dallas in 1972. She preceded him in death in 2006. He was a wholesale florist, musician, stuntman and weapons coordinator for movies. He was a member of the Teamsters’ Union.

Survivors include; three sons, Hank Vine (Rachel), Bert Isabell, all of Sulphur Springs and Danny Vine of Avenger; three daughters, Julie Vine of Carrolton, Lisa Vine of Dallas and Mindy Vine of Mt. Pleasant; sister, Bonnie Kaufman of Loveland, Colorado and five grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219.

Barbara Palmer, 83, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Sunday night, May 5, 2013, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Oklahoma on September 3, 1929, the daughter of William Virgil and Nellie Mae McReynolds. She was a caregiver.

Survivors include: two sons, William Wasilowski (Holly) of Como and Mike Alread (Lisa) of Oklahoma; three daughters, Jan Wasilowski, Donna Alread, both of Mabank and Paulette Cropper of Oklahoma; brothers, sisters, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three daughters, Cynthia, Vickie and Jody and one son, Roger.

Funeral services for William (Bud) George, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. George passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Barbara Jones, of Emory, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ms. Jones passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at her residence.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Ewell White Massey will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Myra Wilson Chapel at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Rev. Charles Moore officiating. Military gravesite honors to be provided by the Hopkins County Military Coalition.

Burial will be at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Jack Massey, Adam Massey, Zachary Massey, Jerry Massey, Steve Massey and Jim Brata serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Crusaders Class of the First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2013, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Massey passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas after a brief illness. He was born September 24, 1916, in Midlothian, Texas, the son of Clifton Dennis Massey and Edna White Massey. He married Sarah Lambeth Worsham on September 10, 1946, in Sulphur Springs. Mrs. Massey preceded him in death on February 21, 2008. After leaving the family farm in Ellis County, he worked for Dallas Wholesale Grocers and United Gas Pipeline. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942, and was stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii until the end of the war. After the war, he was partners with his brother, C. D. Massey, in a café known as the Panther’s Den in Midlothian. In 1948, Mr. Massey began the family business, Massey Service Station, which he operated until 1992. He was also instrumental in the design, construction and operation of Massey’s Convenience Center which opened in 1993. He was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club and a past member of the Board of Trustees of the First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed keeping up with the activities of his grandsons and was an avid sports fan, always ready to discuss the latest Rangers game, Mavericks game, Cowboys game or prizefight.

Survivors include one son, Jeff Riddell Massey and wife, Priscilla Frazer Massey, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, one daughter, Andrea Elaine Massey, of Dallas, Texas, grandsons Jack Worsham Massey and wife, Elaine Blacklock Massey, Adam Frazer Massey and wife, Stephanie Howell Massey, and Zachary Ewell Massey, great-granddaughters Margaret Frazer Massey and Georgia McKenzie Massey, all of Houston, Texas, and his devoted caretaker and excellent cook, Iola Lindley, who pretty much had no choice other than to become a serious sports fan herself.

In addition to his beloved wife of sixty-one years, Mr. Massey was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Emily Ann Massey, and brother, Clifton Dale Massey.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.

Funeral services for Dan Wayne Humphrey, Jr., 55, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Diamond and Richard Teer officiating.

Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Mark Humphrey, Jon Humphrey, Heath Powers, Cole Roan, Ivan Pickering, Greg Johnson, David Baxter, and Milburn Hettick serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Dan passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. He was born on May 17, 1957, in Sulphur Springs, TX, the son of Dan Wayne Humphrey, Sr. and Jan (Butler) Humphrey. His senior year he was the president of the Ag Chapter. He worked as a dairyman on Humphrey Dairy his whole life, and also worked for Red River Army Depot for 15 years. He was a member of Cedar Crest Christian Church.

Dan is survived by his father, Dan Humphrey, Sr. and wife Madeline, of Sulphur Springs, son, Cody Wayne Humphrey, of San Diego, CA, daughters, Lindsey Humphrey of Lewisville, TX, Crystal Hall and husband Lucas, of New Boston, TX, Mary Lauren Humphrey, of Sulphur Springs, sisters, Karen Cook, of Sulphur Springs, Lara Humphrey, of Dallas, TX, Juli Price and husband Clay, of Sulphur Springs, grandchildren, Brailee Hall, Cason Braley, Tye Hall, Dylan Braley, and Payton Hall, all of New Boston, TX, nieces and nephews, Heath Powers, of Sulphur Springs, and Chani Roan, of Sulphur Springs, and Cade Price, Coen Price, and Camri Price, all of Sulphur Springs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jan Humphrey in September of 2005.

Funeral services for Joe W. Campbell, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, TX, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Trinity Harvest Church of God with Rev. Ray Evers officiating.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., prior to service time at Trinity Harvest Church of God.

Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery North with Nick Moore, Adam Stewart, Blake Stewart, Eric Hatley, Michael Harris and Gonzo Marroqquin serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Joe Goodman.

Joe Campbell went to be with the Lord on May 2, with family and friends by his side. Mr. Campbell was born on August 2, 1926 in Sulphur Springs, TX, the son of Joseph Russell and Nancy Elizabeth (Brock) Campbell. He married Mary Evelyn Campbell February 14, 1948 in Sulphur Springs, TX. She preceded him in death on December 20, 2003. Mr. Campbell was an Engineer for the Texas Highway Department as an inspector for 41 years. He was a Sunday school teacher as well as a member of Trinity Harvest Church of God. He was a Gideon and served in the Merchant Marines during WWII.

He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Harris and husband Bobby and Nancy Moore all of Sulphur Springs, TX, one sister, Jean Salters of Wichita Falls, TX, grandchildren, Nick Moore, Adam Stewart, Jodi Goodman, Blake Stewart, Michael Harris and Wendi Hatley, 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one great-granddaughter, Sara Grace Goodman and several brothers and sisters.

A memorial service for Terry Joe Duncan, age 49, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, with Brother Kenneth Cashion and Brother Grady Cashion officiating.

Terry Joe Duncan passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Tyler, the son of John Henry and Ethel Duncan. He married Stacie Cashion in Mt. Pleasant on February 20, 1993; she survives. He was in law enforcement and a member of Greenpond Baptist Church.

Other survivors include : daughter, Amanda Butler (Joseph) of Malakoff; sons, Daniel Duncan and Steven Duncan, both of Sulphur Springs; four grandchildren; sister, Paulette Jones (Monroe) of Palestine and brother, Kenneth Duncan of Mabank.

A funeral service for Faye Dell Bryant, age 83, of Como will be conducted at Independent Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2013 , with Rev. Derrick Johnson and Kevin Bryant officiating.

Interment will follow at Peaceful Gardens Cemetery in Lubbock, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Her sons will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Faye Dell Bryant passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at Hospice of East Texas Home Place in Tyler. She was born in Camp County, the daughter of Harris and Lillie Smart. She married Lorenzo Bryant in Pittsburg, Texas on August 20, 1947; he survives. She was a nurse and a member of the Baptist faith. She was a deaconess at her church.

Other survivors include: six sons, Lorenzo Bryant, Jr., Anthony Bryant (Susan), Rodney Bryant (Yolanda), Harry Bryant (Fay), Bryan Kevin Bryant and Ralph Bryant (Doreen); sister, Ruth Priestly (Clarence), brother, Chancle Smart (June); 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service for Vessie Mae Thomas, 64, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Willis Taylor officiating.

Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Oscar Thomas, Aubrey Smith, Damon Nash, Sam Wright, Jimmy Davis, Buster Davis, David Hearne and Alva Adams serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Laurence Green, Tony Thomas, Oscar Thomas, Johnny Thomas, Randal Fountain, Sam Fountain, Tyrone Fountain and Carl Thomas Jr.

Mrs. Thomas died on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on Sept. 10, 1948, Mount Vernon, the daughter of Eugene and Allie Mae Hargraves Fountain. They preceded her in death. She married Lester Carl Thomas. He survives.

Mrs. Thomas retired from house-keeping at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Other survivors include one daughter, Carlina Green and husband, Laurence of Sulphur Springs; one son, Carl Thomas Jr. of Sulphur Springs; one granddaughter, Takerriya Thomas of Sulphur Springs Tx; seven sisters, Billie Ruth Fountain, Faye Dunlap, Katie Fountain, Mamie Doss and Helen Bell, all of Mount Vernon Tx., Rozetta Deloney and husband, Andrew, of Sulphur Springs, and Ethlyn Robinson of Texarkana, Tx.; four brothers, T.C. Fountain and wife, Lynn, and Paul Fountain of Dallas, Marvin Dunlap and L.G. Fountain and wife, Bertha, of Mount Vernon,Tx..

Funeral services for Imogene Wilson, ag 89, of Paris , have been tentatively set for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2014, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.

Mrs. Wilson passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Carriage House Manor.

Local survivors include a son, Jim Wilson and wife Joy, of Sulphur Springs.

Arrangements are with Bright-Holland Funeral Home, in Paris.

Funeral services for Norma Lee Moore, age 66, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Ethridge and Rev. Larry Jordan officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Brashear Cemetery with Cash Carroll, Bradley Dugan, Tony Dugan, Paul Gilliam, Cary Gilliam, Nate Teague, Chad Miller and Ryan Moore serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Payton Carroll.

Mrs. Moore passed away at her residence Monday, April 29, 2013. Mrs. Moore was born on February 9, 1947 in Sulphur Springs, TX, the daughter of James Benjamin and Bonnie Gaye (Boykin) Gilliam. She married Dale Moore on January 23, 1964 in Sulphur Springs, TX. He survives.

Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and owned and operated Nornie’s Daycare for over 28 years. She was a member of New Beginnings Fellowship Church.

In addition to her husband she is survived by sons, Scott Moore and wife Jennifer of Cleburne, TX, Chris Moore and wife Karen of Sulphur Springs, Cary Moore and wife Natalie of Sulphur Springs, brothers, Larry Gilliam and wife Brenda of Tyler, TX, Jerry Gilliam and wife Jeanie of Brashear, TX, Rickey Gilliam and wife Dolly of Como, TX, David Dugan of Sulphur Springs, sister, Barbara Carroll of Royse City, TX, grandchildren, Christa Moore, Mikayla Moore , Brittany Miller, Lexie Moore, Tori Moore, Clint Stuckey, Heather Stuckey, Ryan Moore, Chelsey Moore, Tara Coffman, Jesse Coffman, Robert Coffman, great grandchildren, Kami Miller and Amelia Stuckey.

Frank Henslee Miller was born June 14, 1952, Dallas, Texas and died April 27, 2013 in Paris, Texas. Growing up in the Northeast Texas town of Cooper, he spent his childhood learning the strong work ethics of his parents’ generation. His enduring love of people, animals, nature and the inter-relationship of God & the Universe would go on to serve him well throughout his adult life.

After graduating from Cooper High School, he attended The University of Texas where he received a B.B.A in Business Administration. Upon graduation, he returned home to Cooper, Texas, so he could begin working in the family businesses.

Throughout his life, he was invested in all aspects of The Boy Scouts of America, beginning with Cub Scouts and continuing onto his service with the board. The importance of the principles and traditions that scouting imparts upon a young man, which he experienced in his own life, were values instilled by The Boy Scouts of America. Over the years he spent countless hours volunteering for the NETSEO Trails Council. Camp Dierks benefited from his efforts in further developing the facility enjoyed by so many. As a result of his continued service, he was honored with the “Silver Beaver” award.

Frank was associated with various businesses, including The Delta Bank, The First National Bank of Cooper, Cooper Propane, Delta Logistics, and Red River Transport. He truly loved the people that he worked with and tried to foster an environment of cooperation for the purpose of reflecting values such as self-respect, determination, and loyalty to others, which were values he strongly believed in himself. Frank instilled these principles at his workplace so that those he worked with would know they could count on him like family. As an original Texan, his word was bond and his handshake was contract.

Frank enjoyed a lifetime passion with animal husbandry, most specifically Brahman cattle. As a child he showed cattle for the FFA 4-H, and in his adult-life he showed his “darlings” to anyone that happened to be at his house. This often included a lazy, unnerving ride around the pasture on his favorite bull, Wooly Bully.

He found solace in the years of hard work put into developing the land that that he lived on and loved. Every evening he could be found there with a tool in his hand enjoying the squawking of his gaggle of geese in the background.

As a lifelong member of the Methodist church, initially in Cooper, he later served in a multitude capacities at the First United Methodist Church of Paris, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his mother & father, Quentin and Catherine Miller, of Cooper.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Stacy, and children, Quentin Stevens Miller and wife Preeyalak, of Nederland, Colorado, Atticus Franklin Miller, Chase Nation, and Jessica Holtman and husband Gary, all of Paris. Also surviving are sisters Judy Falls and husband Sam, of Cooper, and Jan Phillips, of Houston.

The family invites you to join them in remembering his life on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at The Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home located at 730 Clarksville Street Paris, Texas 75460 for visitation. Memorial Services will be held at The First United Methodist Church located at 303 Lamar Avenue Paris, Texas at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The Graveside Service will follow at Long Cemetery in Powderly, Texas.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 995 Paris, Texas 75460, The First United Methodist Church Food Pantry, P.O. Box 327 Paris, Texas 75461, The Delta County Public Library, 300 West Dallas, Cooper, Texas 75432, and The Charleston United Methodist Church, 4037 FM 895, Cooper, Texas 75432.

Clarell Ross, age 78, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Presbyterian Hospital of Denton.

Service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Prairie Grove Baptist Church.

Interment will follow in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Rev. Bobby D. Thomas and Rev. George Scales will officiate. Pallbearers will be members of the Masonic Lodge.

Clarell was born on September 26, 1934 to Ozell and Anne Lee Woosley Robinson in Emory. Clarell retired from the Texas Youth Commission of Gainesville.

Survivors: Sons: Harry Williams of Denton; Eric Ross of Gainesville; and Teddy "Eugene" Dunlap of Gainesville. Daughters: Nietta Abney of Gainesville; Rachel Dunlap of Gainesville; and Christina L. Dunlap of Greenville. Grandchildren: Shatammia Abney; Sheniqua Lewis; Erica Ross, and Christopher Dunlap Great-Grandson: Charles "CJ" Combs, Jr. Granny's Baby: Tahnasia Westbrook Nephews: Ricky Phillips; and Raymond Robinson. Her special loving companion Queenie.Numerous other loving family and friends.

Preceded in death by: Parents, sister; Delma Ray, a number of uncles, aunts and cousins, among those Bubba Woosley known as "Uncle Sam".

Funeral Services for Ana Silvia (Bo) Valdes Macedo age 38 of Sulphur Springs will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Tapp Chapel with Bro Kerry Roy officiating.

Interment will follow in the Rockdale Cemetery with Johnny McCann, Carl McCann, Micheal Palacios, Micheal Palacios Jr., Nick White, Corey Miles, Zach Schmidt and Gerald Zavala serving as pallbearers.

Ana Silvia (Bo) Valdes Macedo passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler. She was born on September 26, 1974 in Sulphur Springs the daughter of Jose Reynaldo and Anna Bain Valdes. She was member of the True Gospel Church.

Survivors include: two sons, Justin D’Wayne Humphries (Meagan) and Dakota Shane Humphries both of Sulphur Springs; father, Jose Reynaldo Valdes; step-parents, Zeke and Joyce Palacios of Sulphur Springs; brothers, Steve Carter of Cumby, Johnny Carter (Kathy) of Cumby, and Billy Carter (Jana) of Cooper; sisters, Cheree Walker (Cecil) of Sulphur Springs, Sheila Aaron of Cooper, Kami Wilton (David) of Mexico, and Becky McCann (Carl) of Sulphur Springs; step-sister, Tambra Winnett (Sam) of Sulphur Springs; step-brother, Chase Cadena of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Jaycee Lynnette Humphries and Payton Shaine McCoy Humphries; and by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by infant son, Austin Ezekiel Humphries, mother, Anna Valdes Palacios and grandparents, Arness and Sybil Caudle.

Memorial can be made to the Sulphur Springs Dialysis Center, 1401 Medical Circle, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

Graveside services for Joan D. Ailes, age 67, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hugo, OK.

Visitation will be from 10:00 to 12:00 noon Saturday morning at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Ailes passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ailes was born on June 23, 1945 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Alvin and Judy (Gipson) Payne. She married William “Bill” Ailes on February 29, 1984 in Lake Tahoe, NV. He survives. Mrs. Ailes was a homemaker.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her son, Roy Derting and wife Melody of Mesquite, TX, daughter, Lisa Henkle of Sulphur Springs, TX, brother, Jimmy Payne of Michigan, sisters, Linda Cook of Grove, OK, Theresa Ward of Riverside, CA, Sandy Weil of Anaheim, CA, grandchildren, Lucas Henkle, Kyle Derting and Kailey Derting.

Graveside services for Billy Hudson, 58, of Longview will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at noon in the Old Saltillo Cemetery in Saltillo, in Saltillo, Texas.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013.

Mr. Hudson was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on May 1, 1954 to Frank and Vera Hudson.

He is preceded in death by his brothers Frankie Ray Hudson and Steve Austin Hudson.

Mr. Hudson is survived by his brothers Roy Dean Hudson of El Paso and Paul Gene Hudson of White Oak, TX; numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Steve A. Hudson, 70, of Longview will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at noon in the Old Saltillo Cemetery in Saltillo, TX. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at the funeral home. Mr. Hudson passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Longview.

Mr. Hudson was born in Crowell, Texas on January 25, 1943 to Frank and Vera Hudson. He moved to Sulphur Springs, TX in 1953. He moved to Longview and married Maxine in 1967. He was a machinist for Le Tourneau until he retired in 2006.

He is preceded in death his wife Maxine; daughters Linda Lane Keen and Belinda Sanford; brothers Billy Mark Hudson and Frankie Ray Hudson.

He loved to be out on his patio smoking his cigar, watching the squirrels and his bird feeders.

Mr. Hudson is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Bobby M. and Pat Hudson of Longview, daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Jerry Keen of Ore City; brothers Roy dean Hudson of El Paso and Paul Gene Hudson of White Oak; sister-in-law Amelia Martin; ten grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren.

A Graveside service for Dennis Diaz, age 55, of Dike, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Conner Cemetery with Noel Bailey and Shane Carrington officiating. Cory Tubb, Gary Tubb, Casey Phillips, Shawn Phillips, Rick Dennis, and Steve Tubb will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held 30 minutes before the service (1:30 PM) at the cemetery.

Dennis Diaz passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at The Cottages in Sulphur Springs. He was born on May 14, 1957 to Oscar and Glynn (Dennis) Diaz. Dennis worked for Tubb Tile and Marble and was a dairyman. He was a member of the Dike Church of Christ.

Dennis is survived by his brother, Larry Diaz, of Dike; Aunts, Connie Tubb and Norma Dennis, both of Dike; uncle, Dub Dennis, of Lorena, and numerous cousins.

A funeral service for Geneva Basye, age 81, of Cumby will be conducted at First Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 29, 2013, with Tommy Johnston and Rev. Mark Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Long Cemetery, with Kevin Robison, Brent Robison, Alan Basye, Roger Mabe, Tom Howell and James Norris serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be E. A. Junell and The Hopkins County Military Coalition.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Geneva Basye passed away at her residence Wednesday afternoon, April 24, 2013. She was born in Cumby to Fred and Willie Long. She married Edmond Bayard Basye in Dallas on December 25, 1953; he survives. She was retired from Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas and a member of First Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: daughter, Cindy Robison of Blacksburg, Virginia; son, Alan Basye and Kellye of Sachse; grandchildren, Brent Robison, Kevin Robison and Lauren Basye and great-grandchild, Zoey Robison.

Memorials may be made to Long Cemetery Association and/or First Baptist Church Building Fund, 116 Oak Avenue, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Graveside service for Sara Lacretia Fuller, age 76, of Point, will be held 2:30 pm, Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Lynch Cemetery.
Rev. Preston Walker Hendrson will offficiate.

Pallbearers: Phillip Wilkins, Christopher Regan, Dennis Cason, Lonnie Boykin, Cal Qualls, Zach Wilkins, and Brady Regah.

Mrs. Fuller was born in Sweetwater, March 14, 1937, to Preston Walker and Irue Kearney Henderson..
She was a member of Beacon Hill Baptist Church in Dallas.
She worked as a campground and marina manager at Cedar Cove.

Survivors include:
Daughter: Stehpnay Wilkins and husband Phillip of Point
Son: Richard "Rick" Fuller of Point
Sisters: Cecilia Wynn of Oklahoma City, Ok, and Martha Poor of Hopkinsville, KY
Brother: Rev. Preston Walker Henderson of Balch Springs
Mother-in-law: Mabel Inez Fuller of Hopkinsville, KY
Grandchild: Christopher Regan Great-Grandchildren: Brady, Brice, and Kathaleen Regan
Nephew: Joe M. Jackson, Jr. and wife Gina of Greenville

Faithful little campanion: Bailey.

Preceded in death by: Parents; Husband; 2 sisters and 1 brother

Graveside services for Rae Jean Sprueill, age 57, of Scroggins will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 26th, at Bethel Cemetery in Franklin County with Rev. Paul Pogue officiating.

Mrs. Sprueill died Monday, April 22, 2013 at her residence. She was born on March 30, 1956, in Sulphur Springs, TX, the daughter of Ray Cannon and Mary Louise King.

She is survived by her husband, Roger; one son, Brian Matthews of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Kim Kelley of Sulphur Springs and Sherry Sprueill of Pittsburg; a brother, James Cannon of Arlington, and a sister, Mary Alice Wilson of Shreveport. Grandchildren; Justus Kelley, Kaci Kelley and Jesilyn Kelley of Sulphur Springs and Justin Taylor and Tori Taylor of Pittsburg, TX

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Jimmy Cannon, a sister, Linda Huckabee, and two grandsons, Dylan Taylor and Caleb Matthews.

Funeral services for Jimmy Don Canaday, 69, Winnsboro are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, April 25, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Quitman with Brother Fred Morrow and Rev. David Smith officiating.

Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday evening, April 24th at Lowe Funeral Home, Quitman.

He was born May 2, 1943 in Sulphur Springs, Tx to Curtis and Imogene Cave Canaday. He passed away April 23, 2013 at his residence.

Jimmy was a self- employed Exterminator, Deacon at Rock Hill Baptist Church and sixteen year owner of Canaday Dairy in Winnsboro.

Jimmy is survived by his wife Doris Canaday, Winnsboro; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Justin and D'Anne Canaday, Winnsboro, Robby and Rhondie Huddleston, Quitman; daughter Robin Huddleston McDowell, Winnsboro; 2 sisters and brothers-in law, Norma and Bill Beech and Diane and Bobby Blackwell, Quitman; seven grandchildren and one Great Grandson, several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Harry Darby, Tim Yeager, Doyle Bailey, Bill Medlin, Jerry Williams, Chris Blackwell and Shannon Beech. Those serving are Honorary Pallbearers are Craig Davis, James Harris, Ken Goodson, Doy Plocher and Gaynor McCord.

Funeral service for Glenn Douglas McAree, age 70, of Alba, will be held 11:00 am, Friday, April 26, 2013, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow in Colony Cemetery. Bro. Jerry Jackson and Bro. Duane Jackson will officiate.

Mr. McAree was born in Alba, November 9, 1942, to Horace Oval and Opal Beatrice Felty McAree. He was a member of Bright Star Baptist Church. He was a farmer all of his life.

Survivors include: Brother: Donald Wayne McAree and wife Shirley of Alba Nieces: Sharon Pruitt and husband Audie of Crandall and Lori Harwell and husband John of Terrell Great-Nephews: Chad Pruitt of Crandall and Tyler Harwell of Terrell.

A gracious, soft spoken lady of southern charm Gertrude Barrett passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

Gertrude Barrett was a life-long resident of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. She was married in Sulphur Springs to W. B. “Red” Barrett on February 12, 1949. He preceded her in death March 1964. She was also preceded in death by her parents, James and Pearl Edwards and a brother Troy Edwards.

Survivors include her son Michael Barrett and daughter-in-law Debbie Barrett and her daughter Kathy Hutt of Allen. She was so proud of her grandchildren, Sara Anne Barrett of The Colony, Lauren Nicole Vaut of Allen, and Ryan Michael Hutt and wife Jenna of McKinney. Her great-grandsons are Cole and Jase Vaut of Allen. Gertrude is also survived by her sister Gadie Smith and special friend Nadine Cawthron.

Gertrude was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs where she was active in the Silver Tone Choir, WMU, and Sunday school. She worked for many years at Marshall’s Dept. Store on the Square in Sulphur Springs and J. C. Penny. Gertrude was dearly loved and cherished by her family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27 at Restlawn Cemetery with Fred Lewis officiating.

Funeral services for Louise Darby, age 102, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Bailey officiating.

Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery with Billy Tom Bailey, Blake Riley, Jimmy Wayne Winfrey, Johnny Ferguson, Gary Stribling and Jimmy Bailey serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Darby passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Carriage House Manor. Mrs. Darby was born on December 19, 1910 in Cash, TX, the daughter of George Washington and Mary Elizabeth (Gillespie) Skinner. She married H. B. Darby on May 25, 1935 in Greenville, TX. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1980. Mrs. Darby was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and sewing. She became a member of Shooks Chapel United Methodist Church in 1935. For the last ten years she was a resident of Carriage House Manor.

She is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Connally and husband Bob of Sulphur Springs, grandchildren, Robert Connally of Houston and Diana Riley and husband Blake of Royce City, great-grandson, Jax Riley.

Graveside services for Margaret Ann Crawford, age 73, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2013 at Sherley Cemetery with Bro. David Wilson officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Mahmood Ataee, Christopher Bryan Ataee, Christopher Bryan Ataee, Jr., Homayoun Ataee, Joe Orobio and James Noah Ray.

Mrs. Cawford passed away in Grand Prairie, TX, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Mrs. Crawford was born on May 23, 1939 in Sulphur Springs, TX, the daughter of James Laird and Anna Louise (Ragan) Crawford. She owned Southern Optical Supply for many years.She is survived by her children, Ken Evan Hinton of San Antonio, Laura Ann Ataee and son in law Mahmood of Grand Prairie, grandchildren, Christopher Bryan Ataee and wife Lisa of Hobart, Indiana and Margaret Louise Ataee of Grand Prairie, great grandchildren, Christopher Bryan Jr., Katherine Ann, James Alan, and Joshua Scott Ataee, sisters, Norma Ray of Sulphur Springs and Ida Beaudin of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents James Laird Crawford and Anna Louise Ragan Crawford.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org

Ruth Morrison was born on February 22, 1943. In Shreveport Louisiana to Olena B. Wade and Thomas E. Schneider.

She was proceeded in death by her husband ,Fred Morrison, step-son, Gary Morrison, grandson Clay Rogers, brother, Billie Schneider, sister, Mary Fulton.

She is survived by 2 children, Robert Huggett and wife Jenise, Rachelle Rogers and husband Brad, 4 grandchildren, Rob, Clanay, Kenzi, Kaden, 2 great grandchildren Cadence, Allie, sister, Elsie Harrison and many nieces and nephews whom she adored.

Ruth spent the majority of her working career in the Texas Public School System ensuring quality food and nutritional programs for our children. She loved working with and providing service to the students and genuinely loved her occupation.She never met a stranger , even the people in the check-out line after shopping, became like family. Boy, will we miss these moments. She was always good for a laugh no matter the situation. Her zest for life was infectious and she always picked up those around her who might be down. Ruth loved getting dressed up and amassed quite a collection of jewelry and apparel, which we joked often, resulted in many record volume years of profit for Bealls, Wal-Mart and local merchants! That hearty humor, quick smile, Texas “twang” and deep love for her family will be missed. Ruthie has left a legion of friends who were also such an important part of her life. The world was a better place to have had her among us for 70 years. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU DEARLY..... UNTIL WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN!!!

There will be a visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2013 at West oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for David Warren McGlamery, 43, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Henry Suche and Mike Eason officiating.

Interment will follow at Como Cemetery with James Humphrey, Mark Friddle, Toots Deaton, Lee Pogue, Kyle Tate, Brandon Crowson, Brad Armstrong, Daryl Watkins, Jimmy De Odell, and John Watson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Logan Pogue, Tab Bell, Blake Irving, Brad Glenn, Chris Sewell, Mikey Teer, David Fowler, Ryan Glenn, Colt Hearn, Joe Don Pogue, Mike Moore, Kaden Moore, and Carston Moore.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

David passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born on August 31, 1969 in Winnsboro, TX to William “Bill” Warren and Judy (Wright) McGlamery. He was of the Baptist Faith, attending Cartwright Church, and also worked as a welder.

He is survived by his daughter, Chesley McGlamery, brother, Eddie McGlamery and wife Lorna, nieces, Maci, Maggie, and Shelby McGlamery, and also his special friend, Randa Massey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Johnny McGlamery, and grandmother, Hazel McGlamery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Como Cemetery, c/o Krista Barnhart, 5693 FM 69, Como, TX 75431.

Funeral service for Beulah Byfield, age 69, were held Sunday, April 21, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Jim Corbret officiated.

Mrs. Byfied died at her residence in Wills Point on Thursday evening. She was born July 2, 1943, in Grand Saline, to G. W. and Dorothy Mae Mosley Lynch.

She worked at many jobs, but, none as important as her job as mother and homemaker.

Survivors include: Daughters: Sherrie Maxie Treadwell of Edgewood, Sandra Maxey Morris of Edgewood Brenda Maxey Agesen of Edgewood Son: Jimmy D. Maxey and wife Leisia of Ft. Worth Sister: Linda Riddle and husband Kenneth of Ore City Brother: William Lynch and wife Sandra Jo of Mesquite Grandchildren: Jeremy, Taylor, Daniel, Joseph, Misty, Jason, Allen, Christopher, Heather, Jimmy Don, Jr., and Alyssa Great-Grandchildren: 17 Special constant little companions: Angel and Max Numerous other loving family and friends

Graveside funeral services for Ralph Thurman Middleton, age 86, of Emory, will be condcted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Daugherty Cemetery, with full Military Honors, by the Hopkins County Military Coalition.

Mr. Middleton passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab Center.

Funeral services for Richard "John" Sappington, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Sappington passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at his residence.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Eldon Chester, age 78, of Pickton, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Chester passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Paris Regional Hospital.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Reginald Dwayne Petty are pending with Mason & Mason Mortuary.

Mr. Petty passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at his residence.

Arrangements are with Mason & Mason Mortuary.

Funeral service for Era "Lit" Hatley, 96, of Emory, will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Point. Rev. Jay Sikes and Rev. Ronnie Miller will officiate.

Mrs. Hatley was born in Point, October 10, 1916. Her parents were Manley Dawson and Mattie Knox Ivie. She married Cleo Hatley in Rains County on March 8, 1947. During her working career, she worked for B&B Foods in Emory, and for Piggly Wiggly in Tawakoni. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Point all of her life.

Survivors include: Helen and Jack Stone, niece and nephew, of Emory, Pat Hatley, nephew, of San Diego, CA Carol and Ricky Scott, great niece and nephew of Point Wesley and Debbie Stone, great nephew and niece of Emory Great-great and Great-great-great nieces and nephews include: Kandi, Robert, Jordyn, Micah, Eli, Billy, Lexie, Kagen, Hatley, Sasha, Chris, Alex, Katelyn, Tim, April, Shelby, Sarah, Blake, Cheyenne, Elizabeth, Bryan and Dallas

Preceded in death by: Parents; Husband on Jan. 20, 1990; 1 brother, Bud Ivie in April, 2002; 1 sister, Ima Borman in Oct. 2011 and 1 twin sister, Eva (Biggie) Hatley in Feb., 2004.

Funeral Service for Andrew Nwuga, 58,will be held at11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20,2013 at Mason & Mason Mortuary with Pastor Valanderous Bell officiating.

Burial will follow at Mel HaveCemetery, with Raphel Lee, Byron Sanders,Jeffrey Bell, Jereame McGill, Damiyon Bell and Troy Ivory, Jr. serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Nwuga passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Nwuga leaves to cherish his memories: guardian, Valanderous Bell and friends.

Funeral services for John Irons, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, have been set for 1:30PM Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Tapp Funeral Home with Tommy Johnston and Jim Moore officiating.

A visitation will be held at Tapp Funeral Home on Monday April 15, 2013 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

John Irons was born in Hopkins County the son of Grant and Alma Irons. He married Clyde Williams in Sulphur Springs on January 20, 1940. She preceded him in death.

John accepted Christ when he was twelve years old and joined Beckham Baptist Church, later moving his membership to First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. He was a dairyman. He was a Veteran of World War II, having served in the Merchant Marines and Army transport. He belonged to the American Legion and was a fifty-year member of the Masons of Sulphur Springs Lodge 221. He served as Worshipful Master and District Deputy Grand Master.

Survivors include niece, Barbara Sturgeon, of Rockwall; nephew, Roger Williams, of Kimberling City, Missouri; and several cousins.

Arrangements are with Tapp Funeral Home.

A funeral service for Wanda “Jean” Allan, age 82, of Mesquite, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Sufai Avula officiating.

Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Eric Davis, Cris Rodenis, Ryan Allan, Riley Allan, Steve Martin, Mike Martin, David Martin, Ben Allan and Zach Allan serving as pallbearers.

A rosary/visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Wanda “Jean” Allan passed away Wednesday evening, April 10, 2013 at Waterford Independent Living in Mesquite. She was born in Greenville, the daughter of William Mack and Jesse Jewell Compton. She married George W. Allan in Greenville on July 31, 1954. He preceded her in death in 1983. She was a secretary and a member of St. James Catholic Church.

Survivors include: two sons, Brian Allan of Mesquite and John Allan and wife Suzana of Garland; two daughters, Judy Martin and husband, Stephen of Argyle and Deborah Davis of McKinney, grandchildren, Eric Davis, Judy White, Stephen Martin, David Martin, Mike Martin, Riley Allan, Kaylann Allan, Chelsea DuPore, Ryan Allan, Ben Allan and Zach Allan and three great-grandchildren, Christopher and Maika Rodenis and Jack Davis.

A graveside service for Gwendolyn Carol Perkins, age 73, of Forney, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013 at Tira Cemetery with Rev. Ed Dodd officiating.

Gwendolyn Carol Perkins passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2013 at Texas Regional Medical Center in Sunnyvale. She was born in Tira on May 22, 1939, the daughter of Olicer W. and Hazel Lawrence. She married William Perkins in Hugo, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in 2011.

Survivors include: daughter, Jan Cody of Forney; son Robert Chapman and wife Anne Pass of Dallas; grandchildren, Brad Cody, Krista Jackson, Morgan Speaks, Megan Chapman and James Chapman and 14 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service for Rowena Alberts, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Spence Chapel, First Baptist Church, at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 12, 2013, with Rev. Fred Lewis, Rev. Tommy Johnston and Rev. Wayne Moss officiating.

Rowena Alberts passed away Monday evening, April 8, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Tira, the daughter of Thomas E. and Lora M. Moss. She married Haskell Alberts in Sulphur Springs on June 11, 1938. He preceded her in death in 2002.

She was the owner of Alberts Repair Shop and a member of First Baptist Church. She was a lifetime member of Rebekah Lodge.

Survivors include: three daughters, Virginia Ann Alberts, Betty Alberts Immel both of Sulphur Springs, Mary Louise Glenn of Gainsville; grandchildren, Tana Glenn Moody, Mark Glenn, Donna Immel Lightfoot and Larry Lee Immel and great-grandchildren, Ally Moody, Andrew Moody, Jordan Glenn, Jarrod Glenn, Jackson Glenn, Bailey Lightfoot, Lexie Lightfoot, Kaleb Lightfoot, Trey Lightfoot and Parker Immel.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy Moss, Arvey Moss and E. E. Smith.

Memorials may be made to the Nelta Cemetery Association and/or Hospice at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Evelyn Parthenia Coker Raleigh passed away on April 6, 2013. Born December 31, 1926 to Kenneth and Dora Mae Coker in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, she grew up in the Savannah and Chambers areas, graduating from Savannah High School. After graduation, she attended cosmetology school in Ponca City, Oklahoma and maintained her license until death.

Evelyn married Chester Walter Raleigh of Savannah, OK on December 22, 1946. They moved to El Paso, TX where they have lived for the past 66 years. Throughout her years in El Paso, Evelyn attended Rosedale Baptist Church, Loma Terrace Baptist Church, and was currently an active member of Scottsdale Baptist Church. She participated in choir and helped out with the Upward Basketball program. She was a leader in the PTAs of North Loop Elementary and Bel Air High Schools, an active 4H leader for many years, participated in the Home Demonstration Club, and worked for several years as a teacher’s aide, substitute, and office assistant at Ysleta Vo-Tech School. Evelyn and her husband were members of the High-Flying Sams for 30 years and were life time members of the Good Sam organization.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her mother and father, a son Harry Walter Raleigh, and a brother Nathaniel “Mack” Coker.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, a daughter and son-in-law Carol Ann and Gaylon O’Dell of Yantis, TX; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Linda Raleigh of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren Brenna and Cara O’Dell of Euless, TX, Kyle Raleigh of Tulsa, OK, and Jenny and Taylor Royal of El Paso; great-grandchildren Gracyn Raleigh, Creed and Eastan Royal, and numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins. ”Noni”, as everyone knew her, loved them all with a huge heart and was loved greatly in return.

Services are undetermined at this time. Condolences and memories can be made at the website of the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, www.murrayorwosky.com, in Sulphur Springs, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Legacy Hospice at www.legacyhospice.com or the American Cancer Society.

A memorial service for Larry Friday, Jr., 43, a prominent attorney, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2013, with Rev. Mark Bryant officiating.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Larry Friday, Jr. passed away Saturday morning, April 6, 2013 at Texoma High Port Marina. He was born in Tampa, Florida, the son of Larry Friday, Sr. and Charlotte Friday. He was an attorney with the Friday Law Firm. He held a bachelor of science degree from the University of Houston and graduated from the South Texas College of Law.

Survivors include: daughter, Chaunte Colette McDuff; father Larry Friday, Sr., and Carolyn, all of Sulphur Springs; mother, Charlotte Friday of Mineola; his girl, Rachel Scherrer and sister, Helen Roanna (Rona) Friday of Houston and grandmother, Mary Roanna Finley of Avinger.

A funeral service for Mary Jo Foster, age 80, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2013, with Brother B. J. Teer officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour before the service (2:00 p.m.) at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mary Jo Foster passed away at Sunny Springs Nursing Home, Friday afternoon, April 5, 2013. She was born in Hopkins County, the daughter of Perry and Bertie Clark. She married Forest Carroll. He preceded her in death in 1988. She then married O. C. Foster. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include: son, James Carroll and wife Rhonda of Como; two daughters, Virginia Massey of Sulphur Springs and Teresa Robinson of Elk City, Oklahoma; brother, Bud Clark of Dallas; grandchildren, Robin Crowson, Travis Rowland, Judy Jenkins, Christy Welch, Crystal Garcia and James Anthony Gates; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers, one sister and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Gloria Neal, age 60, of Miller Grove, ar pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Ms. Neal passed away on Friday morning, April 5, 2013, at her residence.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Gary Lee Draper, age 72, of Sulphur Springs passed away Friday morning, April 5, 2013 at Sunny Springs Health & Rehab.

He was born in Missouri, the son of Ashley Otto and Elizabeth Draper. He was a carpenter.

He is survived by daughter, Shannon Woodson of Sulphur Springs. No formal services or visitation are scheduled at this time.

Funeral Service for Horace “Papa” Stribling, 95, of Sulphur Springs will be hel at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6,2013 at Mason & Mason Mortuary with Rev. Chris Spivey providing words of comfort.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Mason & Mason Mortuary.

Horace “Papa” Stribling was born May 27, 1917 in North Hopkins County, Texas to Lonie Portwood Stribling and Mark Stribling, Sr. Both parents preceded him in death.

During his lifetime “Papa” Stribling was a self-employed Hog farmer and he also worked as a Repairman at Banks Tire Company and Walker Harry Tire Company.

“Papa” Stribling leaves to cherish his memories: five sisters; one brother; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral services for Vallie Lajoy “Joyce” Gilbreath, 81, of Yantis, will be held at Yantis First Baptist Church on Friday, April 5, 2013 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and funeral services following immediately at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Shannon Hassell and Brandon Stribling officiating.

Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Kemmy Bevill, Keith Gilbreath, Delane Graham, Tony Gilbreath, Barry Bevill, Terry Bevill, and Shannon Bevill serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Warren Attaway and the Ladies 3 Sunday School Class.

Vallie LaJoy “Joyce” Gilbreath left to be with her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. Joyce was born in Wood County, Texas in June 1931, and she remained a Wood County resident throughout her life. Joyce was married to Calvin Norman Gilbreath on September 15, 1946, and was married to him for 59 years before he preceded her in death in 2005.

She is survived by three children and their spouses Jerry Gilbreath and Dawna, Rick and Marla Gilbreath, and David and Debra Stribling. Twelve grandchildren and spouses Patty Taylor, Sharrock Gilbreath, Clint Gilbreath, Brison and Jayden Modrall, Jana Gilbreath, Jason and Heather Gilbreath, Darren and Jodi Gibson, David Stribling Jr., Brandon and Becky Stribling and Rhandi Fails. Thirteen great-grandchildren; Alex and Abbi Taylor, Jessica, Sam, Kate, and Bella Gilbreath, Jill and Julie Benoist, Caroline Gibson, Amber Stribling, Alexis and Brayden Stribling, and Case Fails. She is also survived by two sisters Maxine Gilbreath and Marcille Graham, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Finnie and Jessie Bevill, five brothers Joe Bevill, Glenn Bevill, James Bevill, Frank Bevill, and Troy Bevill, one sister Ruth Gilbreath and one son Norman Dale Gilbreath.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to Reflections Hospice P.O. Box 1914 Quitman, Texas 75783.

David Neill Teer, age 34, of Brownsboro, formerly of Sulphur Springs, passed away Monday morning, April 1, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in Tyler, the son of Carl Neill and Jacquelyn McElroy. He married Sandra Koeppen in Athens on November 1, 2011; she survives. He was a truck driver.

Other survivors include: his mother, Jacquelyn Martin and her husband Max; son, Gavin McElroy; daughter, Savannah McElroy, all of Sulphur Springs; two brothers, Chris Gibson and wife Tera and Mike Gibson and wife Jeneé; grandparents, John and Nelida Hug and Ida Martin; aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Aaron McElroy.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. There will be no formal visitation.

A funeral service for Donald Eugene Morris, Sr, age 69, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Donald Eugene Morris, Sr. passed away at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler Monday evening, April 1, 2013. He was born in Madison, Mississippi to Olan and Ettalene Morris. He married Carolyn Sue Morris in Durant, Oklahoma on May 13, 1974; she survives.

Other survivors include: son, Donald Morris, Jr. and wife, Aundrea; daughter, Brenda Medlin and husband Wade, all of Sulphur Springs; brother, Willard Morris and grandchildren, Gabriel Pierson, Makenzie Morris and Keenan Morris. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alice Evans; brother, James Herbert Morris and grandson, Gavin Pierson.

Dana M. Hendrix, age 49, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Sunday morning, March 31, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Hayti, Missouri, the daughter of Frederick Delmond and Ella Mae Jolly. She was a stocker at Wal-Mart and she was of the Pentecostal faith.

Survivors include: her stepfather, Loye Adams; sisters, Exie Riley of Sulphur Springs, Sarah Blandon and husband Brice of Palestine, Renee Franklin and Penny Knifel both of Crandal, and Misti Roesler of Amarillo; and a brother, Howard Jolly of Pecan Gap.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Frederick Delmond Jolly, Jr.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Reyna Ramirez Mandujano, age 50, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at St. James Catholic Church, Father Maria Susai Avula, Father Ruben Quinteros, and Father, John Marie Bowlin will officiate.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in the Chapel of West Oaks Funeral Home, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with Rosary at 7:00.

Mrs. Mandujano passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 23, 1963, in Celaya, Mexico, the daughter of Pablo Ramirez Rodriquez and Victoria Patrino. She married Rogelio Mandujano, on December 4, 1981. He survives.

Reyna was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith.

Other survivors include: her father; her son, Roger Mandujana of Sulphur Springs; daughters, Laura Ramero and husband, Erick of Sulphur Springs, and Erika Mandujano of Celaya, Mexico; brothers, Jose Cruz Ramirez Patino, and Jesus Rameriz Patino; sisters, Maria Elena Ramirez Patino, Maria Refugio Ramirez Patino, Guadalupe Ramirez Patino, Bertha Ramirez Patino, Monica Ramirez Patino, Margarita Ramirez Patino, and Ana Ramirez Patino; and one grandchild, Emma Romero.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Daniel “Danny” W. Goldsmith, age 51, of Brashear will be conducted at 10:30 a.m.Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Spence Chapel, First Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Lewis and Rev. Jim Moore officiating.

Interment will follow at Aiguier Cemetery with Jason Goldsmith, Jeremy Goldsmith, Dave Evans, Mike Massey, Shawn Massey and Jimmy Horrocks. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffery Goldsmith, Bo Smith, Eddy Horrocks and Steve Dodd.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., one hour prior to service time at the church.

Danny passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Carriage House Manor. Danny was born on November 24, 1961 in Greenville, TX, the son of Jerry Wayne Goldsmith and Helen Bryant Barker. Danny loved to hunt and fish and ride horses. He was an excellent outdoor grill cook. He was a welder and made all sorts of beautiful creations with his welder.

Danny is survived by his mother, brother, Jeff Goldsmith and wife Jena, Jason Goldsmith, and Jeremy Goldsmith, sister, Rhonda Johnson and husband Rhett, sons, Brandon White, Rance and Cole Bennett, grandchildren, Gabriell, Rylee and Coleson, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, step-father, Tommy E. Barker, grandparents, Ernest and Dollie Pace Goldsmith and Henry and Easter Ely Bryant, his soul mate of 14 years Brenda Kay Bennett.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice at Memorial, Patient Fund, 115 Airport Road, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 or to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. , or to a charity of your choice. .

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

A funeral service for Betty Sue (Ellison) Venn, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2013, with Brother Nub Brown officiating.

Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery with Hunter Dixon, Jim Elder, Dillon Whitehurst, Chris Price, Scotty Price and James Ellison serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dylan Cooper, Vance Sparks, Monte Heady, Kenneth Berkley and Justin Sparks.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Betty Sue (Ellison) Venn passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 27, 2013 at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab. She was born in Pickton, the daughter of James Edward Lee and Juanita Ellison. She married Earnest Wayne Venn, Jr. in Sulphur Springs in November, 1985. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include: two daughters, Sue Ellen Sparks and husband Andrew of Winnsboro and Anita Gail Dixon and husband James; son, Bruce Lee Cooper, all of Sulphur Springs; two brothers, Thomas Ellison and Benjamin Ellison and wife, Aleen, all of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Linda Faye Heady and husband Monte of Zavala and Barbara Jean Berkley and husband Kenneth of Perryville; grandchildren, Mandy Elder, Hunter Dixon, James Ellison, Vance Sparks, Justin Sparks and Dylan Cooper and great-grandchildren, Jaylynn Elder, Kaylee Elder, Audrey Elder, Case Ellison and Hollie Sparks.

A Memorial Service will be held for Beverly Mitchell, of Point, on Saturday, April 6, 2013, 2:00 p.m., at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory.

Family requests no flowers, rather, donations be made, in her name, to an organization of your choice.

Arrangements are with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Roy Harris, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Harris passed away on Sunday morning, March 24, 2013, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab Center.

Funeral service for Elsie Beatrice Ling, 81, of Emory, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery in Van Zandt County. Bro. Jason Rolen will officiate.

Visitation will be Friday evening, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. at the funeral home. Mrs. Ling died Wednesday morning, in Greenville, at Hunt Regional Medical Center. Elsie was born Dec. 9, 1931, in Leland, Mississippi, to James David and Frankie Octavia Palmer Padgett. Elsie worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, (LVN), during her working career. In her later years she enjoyed her family and little hobbies like quilting, sewing, gardening, and just working with her hands.

She is survived by: Daughters: Linda Sue Bradley of Emory, Annie Lee Darnell of Denton, Brenda Kay Carter-Kent (Don) of Canton, Sandra Gay Stirling (Marshall) of Colorado, and Shelia Joyce Alexander (Byron) of Garland;
Brothers: David Padgett of Baton Rouge, LA and Frank Padgett of Murchison; Sisters: Olivia Kliewer of Tennessee and Rosie Burns of Arkansas Grandchildren: 8, Great-grandchildren: 12 ,Great-great-grandchildren: 1 ; and Numerous step grandchildren and great-grandchildren Numerous nieces and nephews Her beloved dog, "Jake."

She was preceded in death by: Beloved parents; 1 dear son, Billy Earl Ling in 2007; 1 Brother, Lester Padgett; and Baby sister, Linda Garrett.

Funeral services for Tommie L. Roland, age 78, of Sulphur Springs will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with Pastor Harold Nash officiating.

Interment will follow in the Mel Haven Cemetery with Phillip Roland, Mark Roland, Archie Roland, Gilbert Roland, Donnie Roland, Adrian Roland, and Dennis “Pete” Nash serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be, Odion Williams Jr., Clifton Nash, Aubrey Nash, and Jeffery George.

Mr. Roland passed away Thursday evening, March 21, 2013 at the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital in Sulphur Springs. He was born in Sulphur Springs on March 31, 1934 the son of Alonzo and Annie Mitchell Roland. He married Yvonne Montgomery, then later married Lela Irving. She preceded him in death. He was member of the Morning Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors included: three daughter, La Tonia Williams, Eula Roland-George, and Becky Roland all of Atlanta ,GA; two sons, Mark Roland and Archie Roland of Dallas; step-sons, Dennis Moore, Timothy Moore, William Moore, Jr.; step-daughters, Angela Loving, and Vanessa Kelley; brothers, Wilbert Roland of Sulphur Springs and J. B. Roland of Dallas; six grandchildren, Sonya Williams, Paulina Williams, Odion Williams, Phillip Roland, Justina George, and Jeffery George; step-granddaughter, Sierra Reed; and five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Robert W. Frost, Sr., 90 of Emory passed away March 20, 2013 at Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham. He was born in Belmont, MA on February 14, 1923 to Guernsey Frost and Margery Pierce in the historic Frost family home built in 1875. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII earning a Bronze Star for heroic action during battle. On July 25, 1945 he married Sue Elizabeth Mathis in Sudbury, MA.

During his early engineering career, he worked on the team that developed the first microwave oven. Upon retirement to Emory in 1985, he and Sue enjoyed ranching and watching their grandchildren grow up.

He is proceeded in death by his wife, son Robert W. Frost, Jr., and two brothers.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jim Hartman, grandchildren, Ashley Hartman, Stephanie Smith and family, Rob Frost-Dean, Kevin Frost, Keeley Frost and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family request that donations be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association in lieu of flowers.

Graveside service was conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 22, 2013 at Emory City Cemetery. Mickey Cooper officiated.

A Masonic graveside service for Charles Edwin Richardson, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Gafford Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Hall and Rev. Andy Comer officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be members of Masonic Lodge #221. Honorary pallbearers will be member of the Hopkins County Military Coalition.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Charles Edwin Richardson passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 19, 2013 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. He was born in Kirkland on June 6, 1928, the son of Floyd Richardson and Icey (McCullough) Richardson. He married Cherry Wanda Browning in Vernon on December 11, 1967; she survives.

He was a retired dairyman, a member of Davis Street Baptist Church and a Mason for over 50 years. He was the former director of Northeast Texas Farmers Coop, former president of Sulphur Springs Golden K Kiwanis Club and he was a member of the Hopkins County Military Coalition.

Other survivors include: four sons, Charles Edwin Richardson, Jr. of Pilot Point, Chester Clay and wife Talisha of Sulphur Springs, Lionel Craig and wife Dixie of Spearfish, South Dakota and Michael Hoybook and wife Mary Ellen of Sulphur Springs; two sisters, Christine Wiseman of New Iberia, Louisiana and Betty Beavers of McGregor; grandchildren, Charles Edwin Richardson, III, Jennifer Jones, Guy Richardson, Carolyn Richardson, Daniel Richardson, Virginia Richardson, Tony Barton, Brandie Cooper, Mallory Hoybook, Marshall Hoybook, Anna Marie Richardson, Nathan Wilson, Deanna Bowen, Kristen Bowen, Cameron Bowen and Chelsey Osborn, great-grandchildren, Dillon and Dalton Mitchell and great-great-grandchild, Brooklyn Mitchell.

Funeral services for Sue Lindley, age 77, of Brashear will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Brashear Baptist Church with Rev. David Burns officiating.

Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery with Jon Bell, Austin Bell, Carley Everett, Mark Heisler, Adrian Bustos and Darren Porter serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Lindley passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Lindley was born on January 15, 1936 in Cumby, TX, the daughter of Lauwana Alfred “Buck” Martin and Ruby (Nichols) Martin. She married David Glen Lindley on August 28, 1954 in Commerce. He survives.

Mrs. Lindley retired from Continental Insurance after 32 years as a claims adjuster. She also worked as a school secretary for Miller Grove ISD and for Gabbert’s Furniture as a secretary. Mrs. Lindley was a member of Brashear Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband she is survived by two sisters, Linda Davis of Cumby and Paula Everett of Tyler along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Pauleta Pogue, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2013. She was surrounded by her husband and two children, in her home, at the time of her passing.

Mrs. Pogue was a retired teacher with a servant’s heart for her family, church, community, and students.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 3:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church with burial in City Cemetery. David and Sandra Baucom will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be the Shepherding Four Sunday School Class.

Pauleta was born on October 28, 1934 in Cooper, TX, the daughter of Paul and Opal Faye (Lancaster) Fleming. She married Richard Hurley Pogue on July 27, 1956 in Sulphur Springs, TX. He survives.

Pauleta was a teacher from 1956 to 1995. She graduated from ETSU with a Bachelor of Science. She was a recipient of the Texas Terrific Teacher award from 1984-1985. She was a member of the Republican Women of Texas.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter, Tamra Pogue and husband Frank Keck of Sulphur Springs, son, Paul Pogue and wife Stephanie of Sulphur Springs, grandchildren, Kenzi Brook Pogue of Emory and Emma Grace Pogue of Sulphur Springs, sister-in-laws Juanita Hooks and Alice Francis and husband Richard.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Baylor T. Boone Pickens Hospital.

Virginia Lee York Tanton entered this world on January 1, 1926 and entered Heaven on March 16, 2013. She died at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Davis Street Baptist Church with Revs. Jerry Griffin and Tommy Hall officiating. Pallbearers are Wendy Ugalde, Biankah Miles, Dee Williams, Dora Saldivar, Isabel Munoz, Patrice Ivery, Rev. Jim Henry and Rev. Andy Comer. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth Allen, Charles Richardson, Lloyd Chester and John Hadley.

She was born in Rains County, the daughter of Ralph York and Eva Fitzgerald York. She married Buford Arvis Tanton on September 5, 1944 in Sulphur Springs. He preceded her in death in 2002 after 57 years of marriage.

Mrs. Tanton was a bookkeeper. For many years she had Tanton Tax Service in Yantis. For the past 10 years she was Medical Records Clerk at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home. She loved her Lord, her family, playing cards and dominoes, flowers and traveling.

She leaves behind many friends at Davis St. Baptist Church, where she was a long-time member, and at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Tanton is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Arvis Lee and Sheila Baxley Tanton of Sulphur Springs; daughter and son-in-law Sondra Gail Tanton Gable and Michael Gable of Richardson; four grandchildren, Jennifer Elise Gable Bobadilla of Richardson and husband Mel Bobadilla, Dr. Philip Arvis Gable and wife Savannah Gable of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Sharla Tanton Campbell and husband John Campbell and Shandra Tanton Dunn and husband David Dunn of Sulphur Springs; three great grandchildren, Elise Kaelyn and Elayna Gail Bobadilla and Andrew Odell Campbell.

Graveside services for J.P. Smith, age 81, will be held at 1:00PM Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

Bro. L.D. Baxley will officiate, with Kelly Faulks, Bobby Faulks, Jessy Anderson, Tommy Jolly Sr., Tommy Jolly Jr., and Colton Faulks serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home.

J.P. Smith was born on July 26, 1931, in Eastland, TX, the son of James and Lydia (greenwood) Smith. He married Dorothy A. Proffitt on March 20, 1952 in Knox City, TX she preceded him in death in 1998. Mr. Smith was a rancher and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Smith passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Paris Regional Hospital.

Survivors include daughters, Barbara Carter, of Sulphur Springs, Linda Anderson, of Como; sisters, Mary Lee Masters, Loretta Taylor, of Odessa, Barry Ary, and Elmay Park, of Odessa; six grandchildren, Bobby Faulks, Kelly Faulks, and wife, Tammy, Jessy Anderson, Mitchelle Jolly, Amanda Sandberg and Lawanda Faulks; great-grandchildren, Adesha Littrell, and husband Josh, Amanda Bisenius, Adreeanna Bisenius, Christopher Jolly, Colton Jolly, Cadence Jolly, Clorissa Jolly, Chelsey Jolly, Sonya Jolly, Casey Carson, Jessica Jolly, Tommy Jolly Jr., Stephanie Faulks, Brittany Faulks, Colton Faulks, Lindsey Faulks, Sonya Jolly, and Chelsey Orsburn; two great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Leroy and Butch Smith.

A graveside service for Lila Follis Seawright, age 63, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Oscar Aguilar officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Casey Wilder, James Gilbreath, Buddy Yarbrough, Travis Cook, Sonny Pennington and Bobby Wagoner. Honorary pallbearers will be Caylor Hoops, Andrew Richey, Matthew Brandenburgh and Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Lila Follis Seawright passed away at her residence Saturday evening, March 16, 2013. She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on December 5, 1949, the daughter of Harvey Eugene “Tutt” Henderson and Frances (Mays) Henderson. She married Harold Follis, Jr. in 1965, then later married Jack Seawright. She was the manager of V.F.W. and she was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include: sons, Brian Follis and wife LaVerne and Chris Follis, all of Sulphur Springs; sister, Charlotte Pierce of Irving; grandchildren, Rocky Hoops, Ben Ward, C. J. Richey, Nikki George, Tyler Follis, Ashton Teafatiler and great-grandchildren, Caylor Hoops, Andrew Richey, Matthew and Chloe Brandenburgh.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Seawright; her parents; daughter, Markie George and brother, Ricky Henderson.

Funeral services for Leona Virginia Hooten, 78, of Tyler, formerly of Point will be held Monday, March 18, 2013, at 2:00 pm at the Point Baptist Church under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Neal Gray.

Mrs. Hooten died March 15, 2013 at the Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. She was born September 18, 1934, in Point to Lee and Oma Moss Mosley.

She was retired from Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler where she worked as a CNA.. She was a Baptist.

Survivors include: Son:Kenneth Lee Hooten of Tyler Daughters: Kathy Annette Hooten Collier of Tyler, Vicki Lynn Hooten Peacock and husband Stephen of Tyler,and Tommie Flo Hooten Hines and husband Scott of Tyle;r Sisters: Oma Lee Combs of Tyler and Boots Hooten and husband Dail of Point; Brothers: Walter Floyd Moseley and wife Betty of Point; Grandchildren: Brandon Collier, Kymberely Collier, Stephaney Tyner, Courtney Peacock, Stephen B. Peacock, Sara Bennett, Timothy Sowell Great-Grandchildren: Aundrea, Shayla, Christian, Matthew, Sierra, Morgan

Preceded in death by Parents, Husband in 1994, 2 Sisters: Geneva Nell Mosley, Flo Rudd; 1 Brother, L.M. Mosley

Mrs. Cynthia Pauline Hayden passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the age of 101. She was born on August 26, 1911 to the late L. Lee Miller and Cora Ann Ivey.

Mrs. Pauline was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church since 1920, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for ages 9-12 for 54 years, served as the pianist and organist for 80 years, and was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class.

She graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1929, and began teaching in 1930. Mrs. Pauline was a graduate of East Texas State University, with a Bachelors and Masters Degree. She was a member of Delta Gama International Society since 1957, and was honored by Como-Pickton I.S.D. with the naming of the Pauline Hayden Junior Honor Society, she also was named the 2010 Woman of the Year by Beta Sigma Phi.

Mrs. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Morris E. Hayden, on September 27, 1992; brothers, Ivey Miller and Howard Miller and one sister, Grace Kight.

Survivors include her four nieces, five nephews and one special caregiver, Lisa McFarland.

Funeral services are planned for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Truman Edward "J.R." Miller, Jr, 26, of Emory, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler His memorial service is pending at this time.

Survivors include: Father: Truman Edward "PeeWee" Miller, Sr. of Emory; Sisters: Lawonda Terry and husband Coy of Emory , and Heather Miller of Emory; Brother: Tommy Miller of Emory;Grandparents: Laura and Tommy Struble of Ben Wheeler Nieces: Stephanie Holder of Emory, Autumn Terry of Emory, Leo Terry of Emory, Emma Greer of Emory, Brook Greer of Emory, and Regan Greer of Emory, and Drew Greer Nephew: Sean Terry of Emory.

A graveside service for Steve Springer is scheduled for 2:00p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, at Shooks Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Jim Moore officiating.

Steve Springer, 61, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Sulphur Springs on September 13, 1951 to Howard Paul and Olcie (Scott) Springer. He attended the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin and later worked for the Motorola Company. He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Springer is survived by: son, Brady Springer, of Arkansas; three sisters, Choyce Thomas, Aliece Hanselka and Donna Wilhite, all of Sulphur Springs; two brothers, Larry Springer, of Beeville, and Jimmy Springer of Sulphur Springs.

Funeral services for Kenneth Ray Sparks, age 80, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Horace Shirey and Bro. Jerry Savage officiating.

Interment will follow at New Pickton Cemetery with Justin Sparks, Austin Sparks, Micah Walker, Maselyn Walker, Colby Short, Conner Bryan and Blake Smith serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be David Sparks, Lewis Orr, Robert Blain, Bill Hager, Gordon Bench, Gerald Moore, Bill Brewer and Mel Panter.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Sparks passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at U T Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Sparks was born on December 25, 1932, in Pickton, Texas, the son of James Starling Sparks and Fanny Burns Sparks. He graduated High School in Pickton, Texas, he served as Sergeant in the United States Army for three years and served in the Korean War. He received his Business Administration Degree at University of Texas in Austin in 1964. He worked at Exxon in Kingsville, Texas and later worked as a supervisor at Campbell’s Soup in Paris, Texas. Then for many years he operated his family-owned a dairy in Hopkins County. After he retired from dairying, he worked as a USDA inspector in Mount Pleasant, Texas for several years. He enjoyed retirement living in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and traveling in their motor home with his wife of 55 years, Patricia Mynette Sparks.

In addition to his wife he is survived by, brother, Pat Sparks and wife Norma, his children, Kris Walker and husband Greg of Bullard, Robby Sparks and wife Carmen of Mount Vernon, Stephen Sparks of Winnsboro, Kreg Sparks and wife Coni of Mount Vernon, grandchildren, Kaylee Bryan and husband Connor of Ruidoso, NM, Kenzie Smith and husband Blake of Bullard, Justin Sparks and wife Hannah of Greenville, Micah Walker and wife Kaleigh of Fredericksburg, Austin Sparks and wife Alyssa of Tyler, Maselyn Walker of Bullard, Colby Short, Taylor Sparks, Carsyn Sparks and Carly Sparks of Mount Vernon, 8 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Pauline Jordan and Lydia Orr, brothers, Tobe Sparks and Valton Sparks.

Memorials may be made to Boles Home, 705 Love Lane, Quinlan, TX 75474 or to Camp Deer Run, 1227 CR 4590, Winnsboro, TX 75494.

A memorial service for Dianna Lee Plunk, 68, of Mesquite, will be held Monday March 11, 2013, at 2:00 pm at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be at 1:00 pm, one hour prior to service. Bro. Billy Lomax and Bro. Homer Morgan will officiate.

Mrs. Plunk died at the Town East Rehab and Homecare, in Mesquite. She was born July 1, 1944, in Emory, to Horace Cleo and Evelyn Plunk.

She worked at Stewart Title Company of North Texas, for many years, as a title reseacher. She was a Baptist

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Survivors include: Sisters: Patsy McLeroy (Boots) of Garland and Floretta Himes of Emory; Brothers: Sonny Plunk (Joyce ) of Jacksonville, Bobby Plunk (Molly) of Miller Grove, George Plunk (Judy) of Mesquite, and Sam Plunk (Terry) of Spring; and a step-daughter: Yvonne Squyres (Orbie) of Arlington.

A Celebration of Life for Nell Kirkpatrick, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013, at First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Pete Adrian officiating.

A private burial will be held prior to the memorial service with John Kirkpatrick, Bryan Palmer, Jason Palmer, Clint Palmer, Frank Griffin and Jesse Morrill serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jake Morrill, Chad Kopal and Doug Peak.

Mrs. Ruby Nell Kirkpatrick passed away at her residence, Thursday morning, March 7, 2013. She was born in Jenkins on March 2, 1924, the daughter of Bernice Eugene and Susan Elizabeth Ellison. She married Dr. Omer F. Kirkpatrick in 1943 who preceded her in death.

She was a secretary for an insurance company in Dallas and she worked at the Hopkins County Clinic. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Crusaders Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Medical Auxiliary where she served as president in 1957 and 1964 and PTA where she served as president.

Survivors include: sons, Seba Kirkpatrick and wife, Vicki, of Rogue River, Oregon, Bob Kirkpatrick and wife, Nancy, of Sulphur Springs; daughters, June Finke and husband, Nathan, of Dallas, Ruth Palmer of Sulphur Springs, Ann Wyatt and husband, Ron, of Yantis; grandchildren, John Kirkpatrick and wife Tia, Bryan Palmer and wife Ann, Jason Palmer and wife Monique, Clint Palmer, and wife, Mandy; Ann Morrill, Kellie Sparks and husband Ben, Lisa Griffin and husband Frank, Cristie Kopal and husband Chad and Betsy Peak and husband Doug; 21 great-grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, grandson-in-law, Chuck Morrill; grandson, Jeff Bezdek and great-grandson, Josh Morrill.

A funeral service for Ray Banks, age 63, of Dennison will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ray Banks passed away Wednesday night, March 6, 2013, at The Terrace at Denison in Denison, TX. He was born in Floydade, Texas, January 29, 1950, the son of Thelbert Jake Banks and Alice Margaret (James) Banks.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Alice Ann Flores, Lena Faye McGee, Linda Darnell Mullins, Reeta Kay Jones and niece, Deborah Lea Doles

Graveside services for Betty Ruth Edmonson will be held Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Old Tarrant Cemetery with Bro. Johnny Hargrove officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 7, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Home.

Betty Edmonson, age 71, formally of Sulphur Springs, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in Wyle, TX. She was born the daughter of Gaylord and Gretchen Edmonson on October 17, 1941.

Survivors include: sisters, Ruby Terrell, and husband, Jeff of Plainview, TX, and Lou Powell, of Wylie, TX; brother, Bill Edmonson, and wife, Mary of Lawton, OK; 8 nieces, 3 nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Charles Nichol, age 80, of Mesquite, have been scheduled for 2:00PM Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Tapp Funeral Home with Bro. Don Busby officiating.

Ned Ball, Charles Ball, Harold Ball Sr., Harold Ball Jr., Herman Ball, and Joe Ruitmire will be serving as pallbearers.

A visitation will be held Saturday at Tapp Funeral Home one hour prior to service from 1:00PM to 2:00PM.

Charles Nichol was born on September 7, 1932, in Greenville, the son of Roy and Verda L. (Barnes) Nichol. He married Mary Graham on April 15, 1955 in Durant, OK. She survives.

Mr. Nichol worked at Metal Tech for 40 yrs. He also served in the U. S. Army as a Sergeant. Mr. Nichol passed away Tuesday, March 5, at Dallas Regional Medical Center.

Survivors include son, Terry Nichol, and wife, Renee’ of Rockwall; daughter, Traci Nichol, of Mesquite; grandchildren; Moriah and Shelby Nichol.

A funeral service for Wanda Wallace, age 74, of Cumby will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2013, with Rev. Jim Moore, Rev. Harvey Snider and Rev. Richard Deteau officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Wanda Wallace passed away at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Wednesday morning, March 6, 2013. She was born in Gober, on July 12, 1938, the daughter of Vernon T. Arterbury and Birdie A. (Woods) Arterbury. She married Marshall Wallace in Durant, Oklahoma on May 17, 1976; he survives.

She was an executive director of Cumby Housing Authority and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: daughters, Therisa Goodwin of Greenville, Mary Taylor and husband, David, of Orange and Teresa Birchfield and husband, Howard, of Sulphur Springs; sons, Vernon Wayne Melton and wife, Shirley, of Caddo Mills and Jimmy Wallace of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Birdie Fullenwider; sister, Doris Soper and daughters, Tammy Melton, Cora Lynn McAbee and Nancy McClure; son Roger Melton and grandson, Randy McClure.

Funeral services for Beatrice Johnson “Mama Bea”, age 86, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Cypress Baptist Center with Rev. Rudy Ellis Officiating.

Interment will follow at Coffee Cemetery with Jerome Johnson, Orlando Johnson, Nolan Johnson, Tyrone Clayton, Ricky Young and Manley Sims, Jr. serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Johnson passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. Mrs. Johnson was born on March 17, 1926 in Hopkins County, the daughter of Charlie and Rosa Lee (Stribling) Young. She married Lois Johnson and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by sons, Larry Johnson and wife Janice of Sulphur Springs and Noah Johnson of Como, sister, Flora Lee of Dallas, TX, 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Evelyn Johnson, 7 brothers and 8 sisters.

Memorials may be made to Legacy Hospice, 120 E. South Town, Suite 200, Tyler, TX 75703.

Funeral services for Mrs. Cleo Sprueill, age 89 of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2013 in the West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Rawlinson officiating.

Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Franklin County with Paul Pogue, Joe Nickerson, Johnny Bryant, Jason Bryant, Lee Sprueill, and J.R. Rushing serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Sammy Porter and Joe Kelley.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 7, from 6–8 p.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mrs. Sprueill passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Carriage House Manor. Cleo was born on September 25, 1923, in Latimer County, OK, the daughter of Isaac and Coatney Sturgeon.

A member of the Baptist faith, she is survived by sons, Rodney Harding and wife Jonnas of Jonesboro, AR, Lloyd Paul Brannon and wife Dorothy of Florence, AZ, Roger Sprueill and wife Raejean of Winnsboro, Donnie Sprueill and wife Stephanie of Winnsboro, Danny Sprueill and wife D.J. of Pittsburgh; daughters, Connie Rushing of Sulphur Springs, Linda Bryant and husband Bennie of Sulphur Springs, Karen Wammack and husband Michael of Sulphur Springs, special granddaughter, Amy McClure and husband Brian of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Dooley Pharr of Washington and Patsy Akin and husband Robert of Arkansas; 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 3 great great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sons, Darrell Harding, and Sunny Harding, granddaughter, Tamra Adair, great-great-grandson, Eathan Martin, 5 brothers and 6 sisters.

Memorials may be made to Bethel Cemetery, c/o Neta Kemp, 13161 FM 115, Scroggins, TX 75480.

Funeral services for Kaleb Wayne Smith, age, 16, of Mt. Vernon will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Cornerstone Church with Rev. Jim Crittenden officiating.

Burial will follow at the Stouts Creek Cemetery with Randy Johnson, Rodney Ricks, Keith Morgan, Lee Seimears, Tyree Vaughn and Manuel Diaz serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 7:30 to 9:30 PM on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Harvey Funeral Home Chapel.

Kaleb was born in Sulphur Springs on September 28, 1996 the son of Kenneth Wayne Smith and Louise Seimears. He was a very ambitious young man; a sophomore at Mt. Vernon High School, where he excelled in the band, football, power lifting and track. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He was an honorary puppeteer and active with the youth at Cornerstone Church.

He is survived by his mother; Louise Siemears of Mt. Vernon, maternal grandmother Doris Siemears of Mt. Vernon, paternal grandparents Thomas and Patsy Burks of Pickton, maternal great grandmother Mildred Johnson of Willow Springs, MO; Aunts Mary Morgan and Keith of Scroggins, Robin Blair of Mt. Vernon and Debbie and Perry Blankenship of Mt. Vernon; Uncle Lee Seimears of Leloup, KS, and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Smith in 1999 and his maternal grandfather Martin Seimears in 2007.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Michael Ray Posey, age 49, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 3, 2013, at League Street Church of Christ. Jackie Bradley will officiate.

Michael passed away on early Saturday morning, March 2, 2013, following a long illness. He was born on November 22, 1963, in Sulphur Springs.

He is survived by his parents, Danny and Jane Williams Posey, of Sulphur Springs; a brother, Eric Posey; and a sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Jeffry Ingram; and numerous other local relatives.

A visitation for Morty Eugene (Nelson) Lamb, age 59 of Sulphur Springs will be held at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2013.

Morty Eugene (Nelson) Lamb passed away Friday, March1, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Los Angeles, California on September 12, 1953, the son of Sidney Elmer Nelson, Sr. and Peggy Lou (Stephens) Nelson. He was a retired exterminator and he was of the Baptist faith. He served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include: four sisters, Julia Brown and husband, Buddy, of Sulphur Springs, Mildred Rosser and husband, Bill, of Allen; Sharon Thomas and husband, Joe, of Sulphur Springs and Susan Nelson Ferguson and husband, Jeff, of Campbell and two brothers, Samuel Thomas Lamb and wife, Debbie and Sidney Elmer “Shorty” Nelson and wife, Tanya, all of Sulphur Springs and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Opal Richardson, age 97, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013, with Rev. Al Davis and David Alcorn officiating.

Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with David Alcorn, Anthony Alcorn, Bryan Bell, Rodney Crowson, Dennis Hill and Dirk Richardson serving as pallbearers.

Opal Richardson passed awayWednesday evening, February 27, 2013 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dike on September 2, 1915, the daughter of John Edward Young and Isabell (McCann) Young. She married Rev. L. E. Richardson in Dike on January 2, 1932. He preceded her in death in 2009.

Survivors include: two daughters, Mary Alcorn and Lanie of Yantis, Barbara Brown and Jay of Sulphur Springs; son, Jerry Richardson and Loretta of Royse City; grandchildren, Rodney Crowson, Rebecca Huckabee, Anthony Alcorn, David Alcorn, Melinda Bell, Bryan Bell, Terese Marsland, Heather Brown, Dennis Hill, Keri Rodriquez, Shannon Richardson and Dirk Richardson; great-grandchildren, Adam, Jason and Micah Huckabee, Shelby Crowson, Tanner, Kai, Phoenix and Beau Alcorn, Johnny and Kaylee Bell, Bruno Tibola, Nathan Marsland, Brenna Robnett, Strider and Trevor Rodriquez and Isabella Troquille and great-great-grandchild, Aiden Huckabee.

She was preceded in death by daughter, Patsy Bell; sisters, Thelma Voss, Ailene Reeves, Gladys Eppars, Floy O’Shields and Kitty Buchannan and brothers, Odell Young and Guy Ernest Young. Memorials may be made to Grace Family Church, P.O. Box 898, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Funeral services for Gladys White, 38, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Ms. White passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at East Texas Medical Center of Tyler.

A Celebration of Life Service for Jimmy Clifton have been set for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Spence Chapel at First Baptist Church with Brother Fred Lewis officiating.

Following the service a reception and family visitation will be held in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church.

Jimmy Clifton was born November 11, 1942 the son of Lewis Austin and Nell (McClendon) Clifton in Sulphur Springs, TX. He married Carolyn Griggs on May 1,1970 in Sulphur Springs, TX. She survives. He worked in auto sales and management. Mr. Clifton passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Rock Creek Nursing home in Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include, son, Craig Clifton, and wife, Amy of Double Oak; daughters, Carmen Crouse, and husband, Tony of Sulphur Springs, Tammy Powdrill , and husband, Bubba of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Brady, Austin, and DaKota Crouse, Tyler, Jaxon, and Chappel Clifton, Haylee Pogue, Kelsey and Todd Williams, and Logan Pogue; Great-grandchild, Stratton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Jerry Mac and Joe Dan Clifton.

A funeral service for Lois V. Fender, age 96, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2013, with Rev. Jerry Radney officiating.

Interment will follow at City Cemetery, with her grandchildren serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Lois V. Fender passed away Monday afternoon, February 25, 2013 at Rock Creek Health & Rehabilitation. She was born in Hobart, Oklahoma on May 27, 1916, the daughter of Ira Thurman and Maude (McBurney) Thurman. She married Harold Fender who preceded her in death.

Survivors include: three sons, Keith Fender and Monique, Kevin Fender and Sheilah and Kenny Fender, all of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Aaron Fender, Shea Fender, Shaun Fender, Denver Fender, Nichole Fender, Darin Fender, Tasha Byrne and Matt Butler and great-grandchildren, Laine Fender, Evan Byrne and Jayda Johnson.

A funeral service for Alton Attaway of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 28, 2013, with Jerry Savage officiating.

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

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Alton Attaway passed away at his residence on Monday morning, February 25, 2013. He was born in the Pine Forest Community on January 18, 1926, the son of Henry Attaway and Gladys (Trapp) Attaway. He married Scharlene Dalton in Danville, Virginia in July, 1949. She preceded him in death in 1997.

He was retired from the Texas Highway Department and owner of Attaway Piano Tuning for over 30 years. He was a member of League Street Church of Christ and he served in the United States Army during World War II. He was also a member of V.F.W. and the American Legion.

Survivors include: three daughters, Cindy McMahan and Wesley of Russellville, Arkansas, Nancy Scism and Don and Patricia Brown, all of Danville Virginia; special friend, Ralphie Harrod; grandchildren, Aimee Moody, Kristina Sekula, Jacob Scism, Julie Scism, Angie Neil and Georgina Hudson and great-grandchildren, Emma Moody, Madison Neil, Amanda Neil, Lily Paige Hudson and Fallon Hudson.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Nolan Attaway and Jack Attaway, and a granddaughter, Julie Scism.

Memorials may be made to the Hopkins County Military Coalition, % Gene White, 147 Fore Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

A memorial service for Shannon Crowell, Jr., age 75, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Changed Life Church at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013, with Rev. Clyde Warner officiating.

Shannon Crowell, Jr. passed away Sunday night, February 24, 2013, at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Dallas on March 11, 1937, the son of Shannon Crowell, Sr. and Sarah (Laxson) Crowell. He married Jo Ann “Jodi” Davis in Dallas on August 13, 1963; she survives.

He was a retired master machinist tool and dye maker and he was a member of Changed Life Church.

Other survivors include: three daughters, Sonjia W. Crowell, Wadena S. Maksoud, both of Sulphur Springs and Laioni Macomber of Grandbury; son, Shannon Steele of Decatur; two brothers, David Mullins of Mesquite and Billy Wayne Mullins of Oak Cliff and grandchildren, Michaella Maksoud, Rebekah Maksoud and Tabetha Maksoud.

Memorial services for Charles Raymond McDaniel, 79, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at First Baptist Church with Bro. Fred Lewis and Bro. Mark Bryant officiating.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. prior to Memorial Service. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Hebert, Wyman Prater, Bill Rogers, Wayne Hamrick, Jeff Caldwell, Johnny Ross, and John Sharber.

Charles passed away on February 22, 2013 at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1934 in Madison, KS to Charlie Russell and Dica Lavanda (Dixie Oldham) McDaniel. He married Wyvonne Clapp in Borger, TX in 1955. She survives.

Charles served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. He graduated from West Texas State University with a degree in Geology. For 37 years he worked as a Production Engineer for Diamond Shamrock and B.P., in the Texas Panhandle and Western Oklahoma. He retired in 1997. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, as well as the American Petroleum Institute, and Ducks Unlimited.

In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by daughters, Shannon McDaniel Forsman and husband Wade of Sulphur Springs, Sharron Andrews and husband Jeff of Pampa, son, Shawn McDaniel and wife Cara of Grapevine; grandchildren, Sarah Forsman, Rachel Andrews, Drew Forsman, Collin McDaniel, Rebekah Andrews, Ruth Andrews, Aaron McDaniel, brothers; Clarence McDaniel and wife Phyllis of Borger, James McDaniel and wife Nikki of Lindale, John McDaniel and wife Annette of Lubbock, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ROC at the First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, TX or the American Cancer Society.

Funeral services for Silas Wayne Thompson, age 87, of Emblem will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Stephens and Jim Bradshaw officiating.

Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery with Anthony Fisher, Phillip Wayne Wilburn, Adam Wilburn, Roger Dean Thompson II, Jeremy Thompson, Seth Thompson and Scotty Joe Thompson serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Thompson passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Thompson was born on September 27, 1925 in Hugo, OK, the son of Silas Wayne and Mytle Luckey Thompson. He married Theo Edna Cockrum on July 23, 1944 in Peerless. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2011.

He is survived by his children, Ruby Wilburn and husband Phillip of Sulphur Springs, Paulette Fisher of Ridgeway, Randell Thompson of Norwood, CO, Scotty Thompson and wife Pat of Emblem, Roger Thompson and wife Donna of Ridgeway, grandchildren, Phillip Wayne Wilburn, Adam Wilburn, Anthony Fisher, Kimberly Whaley and husband Robert, Kristy Buchanan and husband Kevin, Jeremy Thompson and wife Ashley, Seth Thompson and wife Amanda, Tera Alexander and husband Brandon, Tyrell Thompson, Talon Thompson, Roger Thompson II and wife Tabitha, Scotty Joe Thompson and wife Kacie, great-grandchildren, Brittany Whaley, Kelsey Buchanan, Silas Whaley, Makayla Buchanan, Abilgail Whaley, Stevanna Star Buchanan, Callie Jo Thompson, Gracie Thompson, Shaley Thompson, Trevor Thompson, Madie Thompson, Tatum Thompson, Roger Dean Thompson III, Austin Thompson, Elijah Derrick Thompson, Brooklyn Pearl Thompson, Zachary Tyler Thompson, Ranger Wyatt Thompson and Ethan Leewright Thompson.

Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Scarlett Marie Thompson, son –in-law, Steve Fisher.

Graveside funeral services for Ronnie Wayne Davis, age 71, of Yantis, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wedesday, February 27, 2013, at Yantis Cemetery. Rev. Byron George will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Davis passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013, at his residence, in Yantis.He was born on October 28, 1941, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Troy Waymon Davis and Jewel Lavene McAfee Davis.

Ronnie worked at as a dispatcher for the Wood County Sheriff's Department, as well as at Rockwell International, before his retirement.

He is survived by his brother, Joe Davis of Pearland, TX, and two nephews, Blake Davis and Byron Davis, both of Huntsville, Texas, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorials may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Yantis Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 344, Yantis, TX 75497.

Funeral services for Melba Connally, age 95, of Texarkana, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at the Myra Wilson Chapel.

A visitation will be held two hours prior to the service (noon-2:00 p.m.) at the Myra Wilson Chapel.

Melba Connally passed away Friday morning, February 22, 2013, at the Isle of Watercrest Assisted Living in Mansfield, TX. She was born to pioneer Texarkana merchant, Richard Newton Rivers and Annie (Schardon) Rivers on December 30, 1917 in Texarkana. She married Perry Woodrow Connally on September 27, 1940 in Albuquerque, NM; he preceded her in death in 1999. Ms. Connally was a homemaker and an antique dealer. She was also a member of the Downtown First Baptist Church in Texarkana and the Gateway Garden Club.

Surviors include: son, Bill Connally, of Arlington; nieces, Ann Harrison and Melinda Spears, both of Texarkana; and nephews, Donald Parker and Harry Parker, both of Texarkana.

The family requests any memorials be made to the Downtown First Baptist Church, 401 Pine St., Texarkana, TX, 75503 or Envoy Hospice, 1412 West Magnolia suite 100, Ft. Worth, TX, 76104.

Funeral services for Mrs. (Henry George) Miriam Smith, age 97, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Myra Wilson Chapel at City Cemetery.

Mrs. Smith passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Carriage House Manor.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Graveside Memorial services for Jobie Griner, Jr. age, 81, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Caney Cemetery with Bobby Keller officiating.

Mr. Griner died Monday, February 18, 2013 in Paris, Texas. He was born on July 10, 1931 in Berrion, GA the son of Jobie W. Griner, Sr. and Hattie Baker.

Mr. Griner was a retired machinist with Rockwell International, now Nordstrom Valve Inc. He also served in the US Army during the Berlin Airlift. He was of the Baptist Faith.

He also is survived by his three daughters; Debra Eppars and Felton of Sulphur Springs, Eda Mae Davis and Tony of Idaho and Lynda Weems and Danny of Sulphur Springs. Grandchildren; Candace Williams, Emily Brown, Bobby Joe Griner, Stephanie Macias, Mindy Dixon, April Welch, Joshua Alkire, Jeremy Alkire and Jason Alkire. Twenty-one great grandchildren.

Mr. Griner was preceded in death by his son; Joey Steve Griner, grandsons; Ryan Williams and Joey Dixon; sisters Martha Gandy and Ruby Cribb; brothers Joseph Griner and Lefler Griner and Uncle Art Griner.

Linda Rosales, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Monday February 18, 2013 at her residence.

Linda Rosales was born in Reynosa, Mexico on November 7, 1933, the daughter of Felix Ozuna and Maria De La Luz Tovar. She was a homemaker and she was of the Catholic Faith.

Survivors include: daughter, Rebecca Mason and husband Dan, of Sulphur Springs; sons Hector Sandoval and wife Lisa, of Pharr, Ramiro Sandoval of Crescent City, CA; grandchildren James Martinez, Kristina M. Helton, of Sulphur Springs, and Huey Martinez, of Mt. Pleasant. She is also survived by three great- grandchildren, three sisters and one brother.

James Millard Vincent, 77, of Baytown, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013. He was born June 26, 1935, in Emory (Rains County), Texas, to Douglas M. Vincent and Loreta (Tuttle) Vincent. James moved to the Houston area when he was thirteen years old. He graduated from Pasadena High School in 1953 and proudly served his country from 1958 to 1961 in the United States Army. James worked at NASA in Mission Control during the Gemini and Apollo Missions. Later, he worked for Armco Steel as Maintenance Manager. He was a faithful member of the The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Baytown Second Ward. James was an avid reader, loved golf and was a wonderful story teller.

Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joe Don Vincent, James is survived by his loving wife of thirteen years, Patsy Vincent; his children, Laura Vincent and fiancé, Clint Rogers, of Sugar Land and Doug Vincent of Deer Park; Patsy’s children, Adam Gardiner and wife, Sara, of New Braunfels, Blake Gardiner of Austin, Rebecca Gardiner, of Portland, Oregon, Scott Gardiner of Baytown, and Mark Gardiner of Baytown; two grandchildren, Gryffin Rogers and Cameron Gardiner; sister, Nina Dilbert of Orange, Texas; and many other loving friends and family members

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at Crespo & Jirrels Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 22, 2013, at Prospect Cemetery in Emory (Rains County), Texas.

For those desiring, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Leslie Willard Brumley died peacefully on Saturday evening, February 16th at the age of 87. The youngest son, of nine children, born to LuLa and Jasper Brumley on September 10, 1925.

At a young age he served two years in the United States Navy. After returning home he married Bonnie Faye Redding on Dec. 21, 1949 in Pickton Texas. He was a faithful, loving, caring, devoted husband for 63 years and a wonderful proud father to daughter, Pansy Bell; an adoring Grandfather to four, Greg Anglin, Don Bell, Jr., Kelly Shutt, and Lisa Williamson; and Great grandfather to five, Caden Anglin, Sadie Shutt, Sawyer Shutt, Braelynne Williamson and Avery Williamson. Willard faithfully served as a deacon at the Winterfield Baptist Church in Pickton Texas for 55 years where his first love was God, followed by family, friends, farming, fishing & hunting. He was a successful dairyman of forty years and will always be remembered for his humility, patience, sense of humor and honor. Always spoke encouraging words and was well respected by all who had the opportunity to know him.

Survivors include wife Bonnie, daughter Pansy and husband Don Bell, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and two sisters, Ivy Renshaw and Stella Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dennis Brumley, John Willis Brumley, J.T. Brumley and Bernice Brumley; sisters, Myrtle Sheer and Maude Mead.

The service will be held Wednesday, 2pm, Feb. 20th at the Winterfield Baptist Church. Lunch for family and friends will be served at noon in the Fellowship Hall located beside the church with visitation at 1 pm prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donation to the Winterfield Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated. Mail to WBCBF 915 CR 2400 Pickton Texas 75471

Funeral services for H C Akins, age 91, of Miller Grove will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Miller Grove United Methodist Church.

Graveside funeral services for Bobby L. Brewer age, 76, of Mesquite and formerly of the Weaver community will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, February 18, 2013 at the Weaver Cemetery with Rob Vaughn officiating.

Mr. Brewer died Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on March 7, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, TX the son of Tommie and Freddie McGraw Brewer. He married Joyce Kirk on July 3, 1958 and she preceded him in 1998, he was also preceded by Sharon Davis on November 29, 2010.

Mr. Brewer was a food service manager for Wyatt’s Cafeteria for many years and was also a truck driver. He was of the Church of Christ faith.

Daughters; Melinda Meltabarger of Euless, Darlene Thomas of Bastrop, Cynthia Snyder of Royce City and Lori Allen of Aubrey.

Two sisters; Paulette Boshart of Mesquite and Maxine Orr of Austin, and cousin Kenneth Brewer of Cedar Hill.

A funeral service for Beulah Fae Douglas, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 17, 2013. Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs.Douglas passed away early Thursday morning, February 14, 2013 at Baylor Heart Hospital of Plano. She was born in Hopkins County on November 22, 1927, the daughter of Calvin Reagon Petross and Ruby Elvira (Stacy) Petross. She married Billy Wayne Douglas in Sulphur Springs on September 23, 1944. He preceded her in death in 1983. She was a homemaker and a member of Seymore Church of Christ since 1947.

Survivors include: son, Billy Ray Douglas and wife Linda of Brookston; brother, Roy Eugene Petross and wife Sammie of Sulphur Springs; sister, Mary Frances Sartin of Lake Fork; grandchildren, Kristi Douglas Haley, Adam David Huddleston and wife Jennifer and Aaron Douglas Huddleston and wife Kayle and great-grandchildren, Brice Douglas Haley, Noah Stephen Huddleston, Maci Ann Huddleston, Cody David Huddleston, Allyson Lea Huddleston and Emily Paige Huddleston.

Memorials may be made to Seymore Church of Christ and/or American Diabetes Association.

Lois Charlton Follis went home to her Lord early in the morning on February 12, 2013, at the age of 83. She was born near Sulphur Springs, Texas, on December 8, 1929, to David and Leila Wofford Charlton.

Lois grew up in the Sulphur Springs area and became a legal secretary upon graduation from high school. She married Johnny Follis in 1952, and they moved to Lubbock in 1955. Eventually, Lois became a very successful real estate agent . Lois was an active member of First Baptist Church, where she was president of the Women’s Missionary Union, leader of the Girls’ Auxiliary, and organizer of numerous Bible Schools for children across the city. Determination, hard work, responsibility, love, and compassion for others, along with her faith, were her foundation. Her children and their families were her world, and she will be deeply missed.

Lois is survived by six children, Sarah Harris, Mary Jane Jernigan of Maryland, Johnny Follis, Jr., James Follis, Margaret Scheer and her husband Ron, David Follis and his wife Melissa, and by 11 grandchildren, Anthony Wilson and his wife Renee, Jason Wilson and his wife Christy, Tamara Arellano, Rachael Weaver and her husband Tony Coynor, Stephanie Greer and her husband Dave, Jonathan Follis, Avery Follis, Addison Follis, Aja Follis, Allison Follis, and Lauren Follis. Also, Lois is survived by eight great-grandchildren, Justin Gwin, Westin Gwin, Katlynn Wilson, Nadia Wilson, Courtny Wilson, Stephen Wilson, Tyler Coynor, and Paige Greer..

In addition, Lois is survived by her sister Mary Dea Smith and her husband Roy of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and Roger Charlton and his wife Ann of Williamsburg, Kansas.

She is predeceased by her parents, her twin brother Louis Charlton, and by her sister Nina Charlton.

A visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at Sanders Funeral Home, and the service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday at Sanders Funeral Home with burial immediately following at Resthaven Cemetery.

Thanks to the dedicated staff at Whisperwood Nursing Facility who helped us take care of our mom, and special thanks to Evelyn Mitchell, her nurse.

Graveside services for Janice Swindell, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, have been set for 12:00 Noon on Friday, February 15, 2013 at South Liberty Cemetery with Bro. C. J. Duffy officiating.

Colton, Collon, and Chason Williams, Tony and Shawn Virgel, and Johnny Hurley serving as pallbearers.

A visitation will be held at Tapp Funeral Home on Friday, February 15, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM prior to the service.

Janice Swindell was born on February 18, 1942 the daughter of William Thomas and Annie Lorene Amox Swindell. She was of the Baptist faith. She passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home.

Survivors include, brother, Mike Swindell, of Sulphur Springs; nieces, Michelle Swindell Virgel, Suzanne Swindell Hurley; and nephew, Jonathan Swindell.

Graveside service for David Ronnie Wright, 66, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, February 15, 2013 at the DFW National Cemetery with Chaplin Brian Padelford officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Wright, Tom Wright, Jim Thompson, and Elvin Bell.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

David passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born on May 12, 1946 in Borger, TX, the son of John Franklin and Mildred Virginia Wright. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968. He later worked as a truck driver and retired in 2005. David married Teresa O’Neal on February 23, 1978. She survives.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by daughters, Dione Wright, Stephanie Weatherly and husband Mark of Anna, sons, Michael David Wright, Steven Underwood and wife Gabby of Frisco, Doug Underwood and wife Sandy of Wichita Falls, brothers, Tommy Wright and wife Sharon of New Braunfels, Bill Wright and wife Trisha of Garland, sisters, Nancy Thompson and husband Jim of Plano, Margie Love and husband Ken of Wichita Falls, grandchildren, Erika Castorina and husband Alex, Briana Weatherly, Adam Weatherly and wife Beckki, Blake Underwood, Morgan Underwood, Caitlynn Underwood, Sean Underwood, Jacob Underwood, and great-grandchildren, Bella Voss and Mason Underwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

Funeral services for Mary Katherine “Cat” Young, age 91 of Sulphur Springs will be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Tapp Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in the Mahoney Cemetery with Austin Rodriguez, Ronald Squirrel Wills, Danny Cavanaugh, Jay McClung, Dubby Henton, and Jimmy Barrett serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 12, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Tapp Funeral Home.

Mary Katherine Young passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at Carriage House Manor. She was born in Birthright, TX on July 12, 1921 the daughter of Wille Welch and Annie Lee Douglas Smith. She married Guy Earnest Young in Dike, TX on September 4, 1940. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1944 serving in WWII.

Survivors include: son, Earnest Young, and wife, LaJuana; grandchildren, Tracy Rodriguez and Carla Walters; great-grandchildren, Austin and Ashley Rodriguez, Kaci, Lucy, and Luke Walters; sister, Janie Pearl Chapman, of Grand Praire; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Willie Smith, Mervin Chester, and Roy A. Chester; sisters, Gracie Holder, Leano Fletcher, and Georgia Davis.

Funeral service for Michael "Mike" Williams will be Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at the Point Baptist Church at 2:00 PM. Bro. Jay Sikes and Bro Jim Boyte will officiate.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Point Baptist Church from 6-8 PM.

Mr. Williams passed away on Saturday, February 9, 20133. Mike was born in College Park, GA to Willie and Ellen Williams on Oct. 17, 1973. He worked for Global Aircraft Systems where he was a jet fuel system specialist. Mike married Tiffany Kay Thomas in Point on August 17, 2001.

Survivors include: Wife: Tiffany Williams of Point Daughters: Karol Williams Cauthon and husband Tyler of Point; Emma Renee Williams of Point Sons: Michael Thomas ("Tom Tom") Williams of Salt Lake City, UT, and Jonathan Michael Thomas of Point Sister: Michelle Denise "Boo Boo" Davis and husband Jeff of Lone Oak; In-Laws: Debbie and Donnie Harris of Quinlan, and Mike and Kelly Thomas of Mabank Nieces: Gayle Davis of Greenville, and Stephanie Davis of Lone Oak

Funeral services for Thurman Ray Newkirk, Sr. of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2013, with Rev. Kenneth Rhoades and Rev. Bruce Stinson officiating.

A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Sanford Shell, Mike Clem, Colton Newkirk, Mike Nixon, Darrell Butler, Jesse Butler and Daniel Butler serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Thurman Ray Newkirk, Sr. passed away Saturday, February 09, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Hopkins County on June 21, 1932, the son of Leonard Allen Newkirk and Ethel (Johnson) Newkirk. He married Rubie Nell Henderson in Hopkins County on June 4, 1952; she survives.

He was a retired road builder with A. K. Gillis, a member of Central Baptist Church and he was a Mason. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Other survivors include: RaeNell Newkirk of Denton and Dearease Newkirk of Winnsboro; son, Thurman Ray Newkirk, Jr. and wife, Cindy of Sulphur Springs; two sisters, Carolyn Ethridge of Greenville and Pearl Walthal of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Janice Nixon and husband, Michael, Shannon Wright, Cayla Rae Newkirk and Colton Newkirk and great-grandchild, Connor Ray Nixon.

He was preceded in death by brother, James Newkirk and two sisters, Alyene Poe and Thelma Richardson.

Geneva was born Oct. 4, 1914, in Hopkins County to John and Era Kelley. She was a longtime member of Glenview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 48 years, Granvel Luckey; infant son, Baby G.D.; sister, Jessie LeMoine; and brothers, Curtis, Burtis, infant Murtis and Dick Kelley.

Survivors: Daughter, Robbie Womack and husband, Charles, of Fort Worth; granddaughters, Karen Shawn and husband, Mike, of Decatur, Kathy Hall of Fort Worth; great-grandchildren, Capt. Matthew Roberson and wife, Martha, Josh Barber, Hope Barber; great-great-grandchildren, Maegan and Micah Claire Roberson; sister, Gleen Martin; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Tanya Lynne Gilliam-Griffin, age 57 of Brashear will be at Noon, Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Pres. Jeff Smith officiating. Visitation will be 6 Till 8 pm, Monday, February 11, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Tanya Lynne Gilliam-Griffin passed early Friday, February 08, 2013 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 21, 1955 in Casablanca, French Morocco, the daughter of Charles Milton and Jerry Layne White Gilliam. She married E.F. “Rick” Griffin in Reno, NV on December 14, 1978. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include: husband, E.F. “Rick” Griffin of Brashear; three sons, Frank Griffin of PA, Ben Griffin of Point, and Zach Griffin of Point; two daughters, Layne Griffin-Nyberg and husband, Michael, of AZ, and Rashon Griffin-Barrett and husband, Cameron of Brashear; brother, Charles Michael Gilliam and wife Diane of VA; and twenty-one grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Wendell Crist, age 73 of Yantis, will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 10, 2013 at County Line Baptist Church in Yantis with Bro. David Bagwell , Bro Troy Holingsworth and Bro John Crist officiating.

Interment will follow in the Yantis Cemetery with Wade Crist, Joseph Crist, Gus Crist, Jordan Crist, David Giesecke, Daniel Wyatt and Shawn Wyatt serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Colton Crist, Cassie Giesecke, Destiny Garces, Jennifer Crist and Little John Crist.

Visitation will be 6 till 8 pm, Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home.

William Wendell Crist passed away Friday, February 08, 2013 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Anderson County, TX on January 10, 1940 the son of William Woodrow and Almeda Frizzell Crist. He married Myra Shirley on June 17, 1961 in Yantis TX. She survives.

He retired from Rockwell International and from the Yantis ISD. Wendell had served on the Yantis ISD School Board, active and founding member of the Yantis Fire Department, help start the Yantis Little Dribblers Basketball and T-Ball Leagues. He was a member and Deacon at the County Line Baptist Church for over fifty years. Wendell had cooked many pots of stew and fried fish for many organization through the years. He loved his family and Community of Yantis dearly.

Other survivors include; four sons , Wesley Crist & wife, Deborah , Kelvin Crist & wife, Michelle, and Nathan Crist & wife, Tina all of Yantis, and Rodney Crist & wife , Debbie, of Pickton; two brothers, Harold Crist and wife, Ann, and Larry Crist and wife , Janis, both of Yantis; grandchildren, Jennifer Crist, Wade Crist, Jordan Crist, John Crist, Joseph Crist, Gus Crist, Daniel Wyatt, Shawn Wyatt, Cassie Giesecke and Destiny Garces; nine great grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.

Memorials may be made to the County Line Baptist Church at 378 CR 1843, Yantis, TX 75497

Sharon Mae Ragle, of Emory, died Saturday evening, Feb. 2, 2013. She was born in Abilene, August 25, 1949, to Walter Bartley and Bertha Mae Betterton Johnson. She was 63 years old.

Sharon worked at several different types of employment, however, being a homemaker and mother suited her best. Sharon was a member of County Line Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children, grand and great-grandchildren, and siblings: Sons: Carey Wayne Rich (Melisa) of Houston Jason Glenn Rich of Houston Daughter: Shellie Renee Garces (Frank) of Orange Grove Brother: Alton Johnson (Patricia) of Richardson Sister: Delores Walker (William) of Aguanga, CA Grandchildren: Ashley Garces, Frankie Garces, IV, Matthew Garces, Jeremiah Garces, Pattie Crawford Rich, Jacob Rich, and Jeremiah Rich Great-Grandchildren: Alecia Garces, Sophierose Garces, Carsyn Garces, Emery Garces Numerous other loving family and friends

Funeral service for Patricia Ann Patterson, age 80, of Yantis, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the First Assembly of God in Hawkins with Bro. Don Majors and Bro. Jeff Karlson officiating.

Interment will follow at Mount Pisgah Cemetery with Kris Karlson, Todd Wright, Jim Patterson, Kevin Huettenmueller, Michael McPhearson, and Aaron Self serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie Rogers and Kenny Self.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Patterson passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at her residence. She was born on April 11, 1932 in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of George Wagner and Miriam June (Lowe) Ferrell. She married Jessie Wilburn Patterson on March 12, 1949 in Overton, TX. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Patterson was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God in Hawkins.

She is survived by children, Pam Sims of Ohio, Jim Patterson of Hawkins, Nancy Eitson of Hawkins, Michael Patterson of San Diego, CA, Starla Myers of Yantis, Donald Patterson of Gilmer, sister, Judith Jones of Oklahoma City, OK, brothers, Courtney Farrell of Ft. Meyers, FL, Dennis Farrell of Tulsa, OK, 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by, son, Daniel Patterson, brothers, Leon and Jim Wagner, and great-grandson, Brad Austin Wright.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church, 102 Harris St. Hawkins, TX 75765.

Clarence Phillipp Haupt, III passed away, Saturday, February 2, 2013 in Dallas at Parkland Hospital. Mr. Haupt was born in Longview to Clarence Phillipp, Jr. and Barbara Jean Nabors Haupt on September 19, 1948.

He was a member of the Jaycees in Longview. Phil was a floral design in New York. During his tenor in New York he sent fresh flowers to Mary Tyler Moore's home every Friday. When President Ronald Reagan and Nancy where in New York the President would request Phil to design and make floral arrangements for their hotel suite.

Survivors include: Mother: Barbara Jean Clifton and husband Raymond of Point Daughter: Charlotte Ables of Waco Sister: Jeannie Cox and husband J.D of Atlanta, TX Brother: Steven Randolph and wife Kim of Emory Niece: Lindsie Cox of Austin Nephew: Casey Cos of Austin.

Preceded in death by: Father, Grandparents, Emma Jean Nabors and Welton Nabors. Grandparents, Clarence Phillipp and LoDell Haupt, Sr.

A funeral service for Melba Sue Stewart, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Jason Sharber, Billy Sharber, Mike Wooten, Steve Wooten, John Williams, Tony Williams, Kevin Williams, Jeremy Sickles, Jared Brumley, Steve Schwartz, Robert James, Kelly Wiser and Kyle Peeks serving as pallbearers.

Melba Sue Stewart passed away Sunday morning, February 3, 2013, at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Mt. Vernon on September 21, 1932, the daughter of Hal Sharber and Susan Agnes (Perrin) Sharber. She was a retired A.M.P.I. bookkeeper and office manager and a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a member of D.A.R. and Professional Women’s Association Secretary Club.

Survivors include: three sisters, Vera Wooten of Watauga; three brothers, Joe Hal Sharber and wife Mary of Mineola, Charles Wesley Sharber and wife Sherry of Sulphur Springs and Harold Lee Sharber and wife Rita of England and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Neal Sharber and Gene Paul Sharber. Memorials may be made to Legacy Hospice.

Funeral services are at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at Believers Baptist Church. Officiating will be Bro. Jason Rolen .

Ray was born in Childress on November 08, 1931 to Ernest Zelmer and Mary Elizabeth Cranford Middleton. He married Ruth Gordon 61 years ago on June 21, 1952 in Emory. He served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954. Ray was a truck driver for many years with Southwestern Transportation Trucking Company.He had also worked for the City of Emory with the Water Department. Ray coached for 15 years in Mesquite for the Little League Baseball Association.

Survivors: Wife: Ruth Middleton,of Emory Daughter: Suzie Conner of Rockwall Son: Eddie Ray Middleton of Emory Sisters: Edna Middleton of Dallas, Belma Middleton of Dallas, Twin Sister Fay Middleton Hooten of Emory, and Zelma Turner of Alpine, CO Brother: Ralph Middleton of Emory Grandchildren: Chris Watson,Brandon Watson, Chad Watson, B.J. Gowins, Josh Gowins, Mandy Branum, Joe Middleton, Zachery Middleton Great-Grandchildren: Cole Watson, Taylor Watson, Blaine Watson, Bailey Watson, Brooklyn Watson, Addie Gowins, Bailey Gowins, Kale Branum, Kiley Branum, Natalie Middleton, Clayton Ellis, Baby Boy to be born in March, and a Baby Girl to be born in July. Numerous other loving family and friends.

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 daughter, Linda Armstrong, 1 brother, James Henry Middleton, 1 sister, Velma Middleton, and Mother-in-law, Lillie Gordon.

Arrangements are with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral service for Willie Nolan Bullard, of Point, are scheduled for Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at the Point Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at Lone Star Cemetery in Point. Bro. Keith Cogburn will officiate.

Mr. Bullard was born in Alba to Bishop Bascom and Ida Bogue Bullard. He was a longtime resident of Rains County. He was a farrmer, working his land and raising cattle for a living.

Survivors include: Grandsons: Simon Costeo, Darren Cummings (wife, Jeniffer) and Daniel Moreno Grandchildren: Tyler Cummings and 1 granddaughte;r Nephews: James Northcutt (wife, Louise); and Jody Northcutt; Nieces: Nancy Northcutt White (husband, James); Frances Northcutt Merchant; and Collene Northcutt

He was preceded in death by: Parents; 1 Daughter: Debra Bullard Lough 1 brother: Buel Bullard 4 Sisters: Viola Hawthorne; Eva Northcutt; Eunice McCollum; and Jewel Bullard.

Arrangements are with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Carolyn Ann McDonald died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, in Lewisville. She was 72 years old.

She was born in Sweet Home, Arkansas, on March 7, 1940, to Harold Gene and Carrie Bernice Thomas Petty. She married Colvin G. McDonald on Dec. 19, 1975.

Mrs. McDonald's survivors include: Son, Kenneth Allen Rickman (Tammy) of Alvarado Sister, Marie Spencer of Dallas Daughter-in-law and caregiver, Tish Rickman Heer of Lewisville Grandchildren: 8 Great-Grandchildren: 12 Constant little companion, "Chief;" Numerous other family and friends.

Preceded in death by: Parents; Husband, 2 sons, Hershel E. Rickman, III, and Rodney Glenn Rickman; and 1 Brother, Harold Petty.

Cremation arrangements under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home of Emory.

Carla Elaine Busby passed away at her residence in Point, on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013.

She was born Oct. 3, 1962, in Dallas, to Fred Lawrence and Lois Gay Hubbard Busby. She was 50 years old. She worked in a janitorial capacity in Dallas for many years.

Survivors include: Sisters, Patricia Reynolds (Robert) of Hawkins and, Deborah Jackson of Arkansas Family friend and caregiver, Ray Stafford

Cremation arrangements under the direction of: Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home of Emory

Memorial service for J. W. Herriage will be held Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at 2:00 pm at the Emory Baptist Church. Bro. Robert Burns will officiate.

Mr. Herriage died Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Senior Suite Care and Rehab in Emory. Mr. Herriage was born May 19, 1934, in Emory, to Doctor (Doc) and Annie Lou Davis Herriage. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant. His church affiliation was the League Street Church of Christ in Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include: Daughter, Deborah Herriage Thorpe of Dallas Son, Clifford Dale Herriage of Emory Brother, David Herriage Sister, Mary Seigrist Grandchildren: Wesley A. Thorpe, Preston T. Thorpe, Clifford D. Herriage, and Breanna Perry; and two Great-Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothesr, James Herriage and Billy Herriage; and two sisters, Anne Baldwin and Melba Fay Childers.

A graveside service for Etta Lou Carroll, age 83, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at North Hopkins Cemetery, Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. T. C. Carroll, Rev. Jordan Byrd and Eli Brown officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Long, Dan McKinney, Mark McClendon and Jay McClendon.

Etta Lou Carroll passed away Thursday morning, January 31, 2013 at Texoma Medical Center in Sherman. She was born in Birthright on August 5, 1929, the daughter of Tommy Sandifeer and Mattie Lucille (Perkins) Sandifeer. She married Roy Lee Carroll in Birthright on November 3, 1948. He preceded her in death in 2003.

She was a retired teacher’s aide for North Hopkins I.S.D. and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Tonya Brown and husband, Mark, of Sherman and Tanye Byrd and husband, Ron, of Whitehouse; grandchildren, Eli Brown and Kami Dever and husband, Ben, Jordan Byrd and wife, Stevie, and Josh Byrd and one great-grandchild, Levi Dever.

Funeral services for Gina Lynne Reynolds Turney-Skeen, age 45, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 4, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kaleb Wright officiating.

Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with James Harrington, Eric Bronson, Carl Beaver, Doug Gabert, Chad Jocelyn and Mark Winslow serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 3, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Gina passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Gina was born on September 19, 1967 in Sulphur Springs the daughter of James Woodrow Reynolds and Paula Anne Hare. She received her associate degree in criminal justice. Together with her husband they owned R & G Construction. Gina was a member of Three Rusty Nails Cowboy Church in Cooper, Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Skeen; her mother, Paula Hare; a son, Christopher Turney; and daughter and son-in-law Kristina and Jose Puentes and twelve grandchildren. She is also survived by her extended family: Misty Benton, Kristy Skeen, Timothy Moody and Courtney Skeen.

A funeral service for Jonny Latimer, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home on Saturday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Sam Johnson, Jimmy Clayton, Tracey Littrell, Gordon Bench, Ron Reaves and Patrick Blanchard serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Jonny Latimer passed away Wednesday morning, January 30, 2013, at Rock Creek Nursing Facility, after an extended fight with Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s. During his last days, he was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jon Harold Latimer was born February 1, 1935, in Cottle County to E. L. and Elva Latimer. He graduated from Cotton Center high School and soon after married Joyce Marie Brock on November 18, 1956.

He also attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Jonny served in the Texas National Guard. Not only was he a private pilot and a boat racer he was an avid outdoorsman. He loved introducing children, especially his kids and grandkids to outdoor sports like hunting and fishing.

He was raised in the panhandle of Texas and tried his hand at many agricultural ventures over the years. Cotton farming, growing grass seed, and even raising catfish were among his many accomplishments. In 1970, he moved to East Texas to raise Charolaise cattle. His arrival in Sulphur Springs came in 1976, when he moved his family to the area. He opened a muffler shop, and the first 10 minute oil-change business in Sulphur Springs soon followed. Later, he opened 1-30 RV and eventually added self storage. He was known for telling stories and never met a stranger.

Survivors include, his loving wife and best friend of 56 years and their children: Lisa Latimer Johnson and her husband Sam, Keith Latimer and his wife, Audra and Gina Latimer Brumfield Phillips; grandchildren, Justin and Jenni Johnson, Evan and Logan Latimer, Ty Brumfield and his wife, Alicia and Ryan Brumfield and sister, Linda Clayton of Tow.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011 or online at https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2.

A funeral service for Hershel Harris, Jr., age 82, of Yantis, will be conducted at First Baptist Church in Yantis, at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2013, with Rev. David Bagwell and Rev. David Allen officiating.

A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, and a Masonic graveside service will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Jared Crain, David Alcorn, Jeremy Harris, Jody Harris, Roger Honea, Jr., Tim Harris, Shane Hagen, Chris Wagnon, Jerrod Starkey and Ronnie Lee Garvin, Jr.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Hershel Harris, Jr. passed away at his residence Wednesday morning, January 30, 2013. He was born in Hominy, Oklahoma on March 19, 1930, the son of Hershel Harris, Sr. and Jewell (Carr) Harris. He married Maggie Elvira Sansing in Hugo, Oklahoma on August 21, 1979; she survives.

He was a retired mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and he was retired from Wood County Precinct 1. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Yantis, Masonic Lodge, Lions Club in Yantis, Boy Scouts for Wood County and he was a Shriner. He was also the former mayor and fire chief of Yantis, a member of Yantis school board and a little league coach. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Vivian McCatty and husband, David, of Rockwall and Pam Gooch and husband, Tommy, of Kilgore; two sons, Bobby Harris of Yantis and Brian Harris and wife, Patricia, of Clovis, New Mexico; daughter-in-law, Nancy Starkey of Kilgore; grandchildren, Jared Crain, Daysha Crain-Alcorn, Jeremy Harris, Jody Harris, Jennifer Honea, Rachael McCatty , Tim Harris, Trina Hagen, Alisha Wagnon, Misty Garvin and Jerrod Starkey and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Mike Starkey; grandson, Damon Crain; two brothers, Jack Harris and Bill Harris and two sisters, Ruth Lanier and Mary Jane Gregory.

A funeral service for Rayburn Dale Smith, age 71, of Cumby, will be conducted at Brashear Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2013, with Rev. David Burns officiating.

A military graveside service, under the direction of The Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at Brashear Cemetery. His grandsons, Tyler Smith, Landry Smith, Justin Varner, Tyler Gomez, Brandon Gomez and Sammy Gomez will be serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be James Buchannan, Jack Smith, Red George, Johnny Bloyed, Kenneth Romans, Arlie Wayne Bryant and Scott Mabe.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Rayburn Dale Smith passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at his residence. He was born at Brashear, on April 13, 1941, the son of Rayburn Millard Smith and Nancy Margi (Buckholt) Smith. He married Betty Carol Perry at Brashear on October 6, 1962; she survives.

He was retired from the LTV Corporation and a member of Brashear Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force.

Other survivors include: two sons, Ricky Smith and wife, Natalie, and Timmy Smith, all of Arlington; daughter, Debbie Gomez and husband, Sammy, of Brashear; two sisters, Carolyn Kay Vaughan, of Brashear and Lisa Ann Smith of Rockwall; brother, Carl Allen Smith of Brashear; grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Landry Smith, Dalaina Smith, Coty Smith, Justin Varner, Tanner Gomez, Lacie Gomez and Brandon Gomez.

A memorial Service for James Michael Morris, Sr., age 50, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2013, with Rev. Paul Pogue and Rev. Ricky Self officiating.

James Michael Morris, Sr. passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Sulphur Springs, July 21, 1962, the son of Philip Morris and Robbie (Meador) Morris. He married Brenda Lee Penny; she survives. He was a machinist and concrete finisher and a member of New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Samantha Brink and husband, Johan, of Waco and Amanda Morris of Sulphur Springs; two sons, James Morris, Jr. and wife, Hannah, of Saltillo and Wesley Morris of Sulphur Springs; his father; sister, Cathy Ward; brother, Joe Morris, all of Greenville; grandchildren, Anthony Brink, J.J. Brink, Makensa Morris, Cali Morris and James Morris, III.

Graveside funeral services for Maxwell L. Poole, age 88, of Eastland, TX, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2013 at Eastland Cemetery with Larry Roberts, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Eastland, TX, officiating.

Pallbearers will be Tim Ingram, Jake Poole, Rusty Poole, Chris Oldham, Jason Poole, Charlie Brown, Doug Snyder and Greg Hughes. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Ingram, Stanley Underwood and Dylan Bullard.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2013 at Bakker Funeral Home prior to services time.

Mr. Poole passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs, TX. Mr. Poole was born on May 28, 1924 in Lapile, AR, the son of James F. and Elizabeth (Jackson) Poole. He married Lossie Gilkey on February 25, 1946 in Eastland, TX. She survives.

Mr. Poole served in the United States Army. He worked for AMOCO and United Geophysical in Houston for 20 years. He was a Boy Scout Leader and a lifelong member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He was a master gardener and loved the outdoors especially fishing and boating on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, AR.

In addition to his wife, Lossie, he is lovingly survived by his daughter, Sharon Hughes and husband G. V. of Sulphur Springs, son, Max Poole and wife Pam of Flowood, MS, brother, Jack Poole and wife Gail of Doyline, LA, grandchildren, Darby Papania of Laurel, MS, Rendee Bullard of Grapevine, TX, Christinna Oldham and husband Chris of Ft. Worth, TX, Jason Poole and wife Jessica of Pearl, MS, Laura Bullock and husband Ricky of Brandon, MS, great-grandchildren, Dylan Bullard of Grapevine, TX, Brooke Flores of Houston, TX, nieces and nephews, Tim Ingram and Johnny Ingram of El Dorado, AR, Becky and Charlie Brown, Rusty and Jack Poole all of Minden, LA, Barbara Poole of Orinda, CA, Bob Poole of Newton, MA and Jim Poole of Somerset, VA, Joann Dennis and Jerri Sue Poole of El Dorado, AR, Janis Peterson of Hot Springs, AR and Libby Kokinos of Minden, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Curtis Poole and Rudolph Poole, sisters, Helen Hendricks, Mary Taunton and Estelle Ingram.

Graveside funeral services for Helen Catherine Morris, age 94, of Dallas, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Ridgeway Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Henry officiating.

There will be no formal visitation. Pallbearers will be Andrew Morris, Evan Morris and Michael Morris.

Mrs. Morris passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Irving, TX. She was born on October 27, 1918 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Charles and Daisy (Hays) Smith. She was married to James C. Morris for 68 years and he preceded her in death on October 15, 2012. Mrs. Morris was a homemaker.

Survivors include sons, James Morris and Glenn Morris, a daughter, Sylvia Pepper, 7 grandchildren and sister, Edith Smith.

Funeral service for Edna Lois Spence, age 70, of Emory, will be held,Monday, 2:00 PM, January 28, 2013, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services for Reta Nell Freeman age, 76, of McKinney and formerly of Miller Grove community will be held at 10:00 AM Friday January 25, 2013 at the Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Woodard officiating.

Burial will follow at the Old Saltillo Cemetery with Alex Freeman, Jeremy Christian, Sam Christian, Brett Garrett, Jim Woodard and Mark Garrett serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held at 9:00 To 10:00 AM Friday prior to the service.

Mrs. Freeman died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in Mc Kinney. She was born on March 12, 1936 in Saltillo, TX the daughter of JR and Eunice Cullpepper Irby. She married Billy Bob Freeman on July 18, 1953 in the Willow Springs Community and he preceded her in death on November 20, 2011.

Mrs. Freeman was a long time bank teller, loan officer, bookkeeper having worked at Groves State Bank, Liberty National Bank and Commerce National Bank. She was also a member of the Willow Springs Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Cliff and Samantha Freeman of Prosper; daughter and son-in-law Loretta and Steve Christian of Angleton, TX.Eight grandchildren; Jeremy Christian, Hannah Christian, Abigail Davenport, Samuel Christian, Chris Freeman, Nicolas Freeman, Laura Freeman and Alex Freeman. Two great-grandchildren; Greyson Christian and Adam Robert Freeman. Also surviving are two sister; Peggy Sue Smith of Monroe, LA and Annie Ruth Mills of Garland.

She was preceded in death by brothers; Billy Jean Irby, Harold Irby, Jerry Irby; sisters Helen Berry, Betty Reeves and infant brother Kenneth Irby.

Graveside funeral services for Everette L. Alexander, Jr., age 82, of Brashear, will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Sherley Cemetery, with Neal Anderson and David Burns officiating.

Vistiation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2013, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

Mr. Alexander passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 26, 1930, in the Sherley Community of Hopkins County, the son of Everette Alexander, Sr. and Lula Mae Walker Alexander. He married Wanda Nan Barrett, on July 7, 1951. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2011.

Mr. Alexander was the owner and operator of Alexander Truck Repair until his retirement in 2002.

Survivors include: a son, David Alexander and wife Emily of Brashear; three grandchildren, Kim Self and husband Chris of Brashear, Dan Alexander and wife Rebecca of Sulphur Springs, Neal Alexander and wife Pamela of Sherman; great-grandchildren, Derek and Haylee Millard, Heather, Dalton and Devin Self, Abbie, Ellie, Katie, and Andrew Lee Alexander, Jordan Everett, Samuel, Teah and Jennah Alexander; and one sister, Eddene Roberts of Brashear.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one great-grandchild, Krysten Millard.

Memorials may be made to Sherley Cemetery, P.O. Box 493, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Billie K. Temples of McKinney, TX died peacefully on January 23rd, 2013. He was born August 31, 1921 on a farm near Sulphur Springs, TX.

After serving his country in the Pacific during WWII, Bill and his wife, Arlene F. McDonald Temples settled in Dallas. Bill had a long and distinguished career working for the US Postal servicing, retiring in 1980. He was very active in his church serving as deacon, Sunday School director, and made countless homebound and hospital visits.

He was predeceased by his parents, Ewing and Ethel Temples, a brother, Lyn Temples, his wife Arlene F McDonald Temples after 53 years of marriage.

He is survived by son and his wife, Jerry and Elizabeth Temples of McKinney, TX, daughter Donna Temples Wortham and her husband Sam of Sante Fe, NM, brother, Aubrey Temples and his wife Gwin of Carrollton, TX and sister Rosemary Gregg and her husband Bill of Dike, TX. Bill has 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 10:00am at Custer Road United Methodist Church in Plano TX. A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery in Hopkins County, TX. at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2013.

Funeral services for Marchetta Bone age, 85, of Mt. Vernon will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon with Rev. Fred Randles, Rev. Pepper Puryear and Rev. Fred Lewis officiating.

Burial will follow at the 2:00 PM at Pilgrims Rest #1 Cemetery in Rains County with Ron L. Bone, Michael Shipp, Ricky Shipp, Jimmy Ship, Douglas Shipp, Stanley Shipp and Mike German serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Larry Bone

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Sam Harvey Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bone died on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Medical Center of Lewisville. She was born on July 3, 1927 Rains County Texas the daughter of Roy McKee and Donna Marie Bishop Shipp. She married Elvis Odell Bone on November 23, 1950 and he preceded her in death May of 1988.

Mrs. Bone was a licensed beautician for over twenty years; a member of the Eastern Star, Sulphur Springs Financial Club, Secretary of Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Silver Tone Choir, Big Sandy ISD Tax Assessor, CEO of Family Builders and a member of First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon. She was very active in her churches for over fifteen years of cooking and missionary work with the youth groups. Her latest was making clothing for children in Guatemala.

She is survived by daughters; Beverly Millison and Chip of Flower Mound, Linda Baird and Kelly of Mt. Vernon. Four grandchildren; Amy Nicole Millison of Flower Mound, Kristy Michelle Baird, Krystal Lynn Baird and Christopher Thomas Baird of Mt. Vernon; five great grandchildren; Bryson Kale Porter, Hayden Kountz Baird, and Olivia Kelly Baird of Mt. Vernon, Keylee Michelle Baird of Cooper and Nathaniel Austin Millison of Flower Mound.

Brothers; Travis Shipp and Audrey of Big Sandy, Kenneth Shipp and Joyce of Emory and Roy Don Shipp and Myra of Quitman.

A funeral service for Calvin Prince, 75, of Sulphur Springs will be held at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on January 22, 2013. Services will be by Rev. H. W. Scott and Rev. Gary Thompson. Interment will be at Posey Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bryan Prince, Blake Prince, Blake Barry, Kevin Keen, Tommy Sanderson, Johney Ferrell, Willie Williams and Danny Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be the Commissioners Court, current and past county employees and the Pleasant Grove Coffee Drinkers Club.

Calvin Prince passed away at his home on January 19, 2013 after fighting extended heart problems. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends at the time of his passing. Calvin was born August 23, 1937 in Hunt County to Maggie Henry and Pete Prince. He attended Fairlee School and later transferred to Commerce ISD. He married Jo Ann Ferrell Prince, May 3, 1957 in Hopkins County; she survives. Calvin was a member of Beckham Baptist Church. Calvin was a retired County Commissioner of Precinct 4 for 14 years. He served his precinct and Hopkins County with great pride. He served on several boards during this time, one being the Community Chest. Prior to being a County Commissioner, he had his own parking lot cleaning and striping business. Before that he was employed by OilWell Supply, a division of United States Steel in Garland, Texas. While working for OilWell Supply, he served as loan officer/board member to the credit union. While living in Rockwall, Texas, he helped start a volunteer fire department in Chisolm-McClendon community where he served as the first fire chief.

He has served on Crime Stoppers and held the position of vice-chairman and chairman. He was serving on the North Hopkins Water Supply Assoc. board. Calvin was a loving, devoted, caring, wonderful husband, father and grandfather and an excellent provider.

Calvin was an individual who never met a stranger. He had a host of friends and acquaintances.

He was preceded in death by his two sons, Calvin DeWayne and Robert Gerry Prince; two brothers; his parents; a brother-in-law; sister-in-law; his beloved in-laws, Homer and Pearl Ferrell and two nephews.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 55 years; grandsons, Bryan Prince of Sulphur Springs, Blake Prince of Denton ; granddaughter, Amy Prince of Mesquite; two great-grandchildren, Alyssa Jhade and Isaac Alexander; two sisters, Betty Fouse and Nita Shaver; brother, Harold Prince, all of Commerce; sisters-in-law, Della Wright and husband, Larry, Patsy Patridge and husband, Travis, brother-in-law, Ray Ferrell and wife, Polly; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

Memorials may be made to Posey Cemetery Association % Evelyn Horne, P.O. Box 821, Sulphur Springs and/or Beckham Baptist Church, % Gary Thompson at 375 CR 4763, Sulphur Springs.

A funeral service for Sarah Mathews, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, will be 2:00 pm, Monday, January 21, 2013, at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home chapel with Mr. Randy Daw officiating.

Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery with Terry Gregg, Kevin Sturgill, Seth Sturgill, Jace Sturgill, Don Mitchell, Nathan Harris, Dan Mitchell, and Junior Gregg serving as pallbearers.

Sarah Mathews passed Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home. She was born on July 21, 1919, in Bonham to Jeff Ray Gribble and Katy Jordan Gribble. Mrs. Mathews married Joseph Edgar Mathews on December 25, 1937, in Bonham; he preceded her in death in 1994. She was a school teacher and a member of the League Street Church of Christ.

Mrs. Mathews is survived by: son, Jerry Dale Mathews, of Sulphur Springs; daughter, Jo Ann Cross and husband, Ben, of Wolfe City; grandchildren, Connie Sue Mathews, Barry Lee Mathews, Dr. Carol Wise, Cheryl Oliver, and Jeanne Baxley-Cross; and great-grandchildren, Hunter, Tyler, Kinsey and Trace Mathews, Ben and Madeline Wise, and James Baxley-Cross.

Memorials may be made to the Richland Cemetery Association c/o Don Mitchell, 412 Kelli Circle, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482.

A graveside service for Fannie Pearl Leewright, age 95, of Springdale, Arkansas, formerly of Dike, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2013, at Conner Cemetery, with Dwayne Beck officiating.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon), Monday, January 21, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Fannie Pearl Leewright passed away at the Earline Howard Hospice House in Springdale, Arkansas, Thursday, January 17, 2013. She was born in Yantis on November 27, 1917, the daughter of Joseph Henry Beck and Sarah Cenith (Clifton) Beck. She married Minor Monard Leewright at Dike on February 17, 1934. He preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker and a member of Robinson Avenue Church of Christ in Springdale, Arkansas.

Survivors include: three daughters, Patsy Gemar and husband, Wayne, of Springdale, Arkansas, Vonda Austin of Shingle Springs, California and Roslyn Fike and husband, Ben, of West Cliffe, Colorado; grandchildren Susan Carew, Eric DePew, Ed Austin, Alan Austin, Lyle Austin, Rebecca Austin, Tyler Fite and Amy Duffy; 18 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to Earline Howard Hospice House and Shiloh Nursing and Rehab. in Springdale, Arkansas.

Memorials may be made to Earline Howard Hospice House, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Arkansas 72762.

Steve Mokszycki, born August 26, 1960 in Dallas, Texas, passed away on January 16, 2013.

He is survived by his wife Michelle and children; Allie Beth Wisdom, Sarah Brooke Wisdom, and Emily Paige Wisdom; Mother, Billie Mokszycki; brother, Stan and wife Vicki Mokszycki; niece, Samantha Mokszycki; nephews; Monte Mokszycki and wife Kelli, Bryan Mokszycki, Nick Dutton and Jordan Thomas, also survived by great niece, Hailei Dutton and great nephews Myles and Conner.

Service will be Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends at New Hope Funeral Home on Friday, January 18, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Mesquite Independent School District Foundation or the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Funeral services for J. L. “Silver Fox” Nabers, age 85, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Moore and Rev. C. J. Duffy officiating.

Interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce with Eddie Gray, Ronald “Squirrel” Wills, Anthony Scott, Justin Nabers, Ben Nabers and Mike Barnett serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Nabers passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab.

Mr. Nabers was born on August 25, 1927 in Commerce, TX, the son of Homer and Josie Lena (Horton) Nabers. Mr. Nabers retired after 32 years from Gulf State Telephone Co. as an equipment foreman. He was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church of Greenville where he was also an Elder and a Sunday School Teacher. He was also a member of the Western Swing Dance Society, the Genealogical Society and the Kiwanis Club.

He is survived by his companion Dorothy Duncan, his first wife of 34 years, Jimmie Moore, daughter, Jean Ann Scott and Mike Barnett of Cooper, sons, Jack Nabers of Quitman and Johnny Nabers of Cumby, grandchildren, Shawna Scott Terry, Anthony Scott, Benjamin Riley Nabers, Justin Nabers, 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or to Legacy Hospice in Sulphur Springs.

Jerry Lynn Haney was born on December 10, 1944 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the younger son of Earl Ellis Haney and Maggie Lou Hooks Haney. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior when he was seven years old, and graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1963 where he was All State and All American and selected for membership in the Wildcat Hall of Fame and the Century team. He went on to play football for the Baylor Bears and graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1967. He later received a Master of Science from A&M Commerce. He was a football coach for 35 years and taught Government at Paris Junior College for 7 years. He served as a Baptist deacon and also served as Athletic Director in Huffman ISD and Coldspring ISD. He touched many young lives serving as coach, educator, mentor, and father, and has left a legacy of Christian love and service to all. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Morgan Haney, of Coldspring, Texas; two daughters, Kristen Haney Jernigan and her husband Jerry of Keller, Texas, and Tiffany Haney Barton and her husband Ryan, of Katy, Texas; four grandchildren, Timothy Jernigan, Erin Jernigan, Rebecca Barton and Nathan Barton; brother, Jim Haney and his wife Linda, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, and sister, Beverly Price of Athens, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Coldspring, Texas.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 17, 2013, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, 419 Gilmer St., Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.

Funeral services for Mr. Haney will be held Friday, January 18, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs, 116 Oak Avenue, Sulpher Springs, Texas 75482.

In Lieu of flowers, please give donations to Jerry L. Haney Fund, Gospel for Asia, 1800 Golden Trail Ct., Carollton, TX 75010. Telephone: 800-946-2742. This fund will be used to build a church in India.

Terry Thomas Emanuel, 40, of Cumby, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Terry was born October 24, 1972 to Jerry Wayne and Sylvia Emanuel in Corona, California. Terry met and later married Shannon Cline in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Terry had the heart of a servant and a compassion for his fellow man that led him to a life of community service. He was a member of the Cumby Volunteer Fire Department where he proudly served as an EMT. Terry served his community in various capacities for over ten years. He served at Briarcliff Health Center and Hospice Plus; as well other facilities in the immediate area. Terry loved helping others; but his true passion was for his family.

Terry loved to spend time with his family and friends and adored his wife Shannon and his daughter, Sarah. Terry's was a compassionate heart and giving spirit that will truly be missed by his family; his friends and his community.

Terry is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Wayne Emanuel, Sr.; and brothers, Jerry Wayne, Jr. and J. W. Emanuel.

He is survived by his wife, Shannon Emanuel; his daughter, Sarah Emanuel; son Jordan Emanuel; mother, Sylvia Singleton and her husband Jerry; brothers, Kevin Singleton, Kyle Singleton, Shane Singleton, Chad Singleton and Chris Singleton; sister Sheryl Carson and her husband Ray; as well as many friends and neighbors.

A gathering of friends will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Peters Funeral Home in Greenville, Texas. A funeral service will immediately follow on the same day at 3:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.

A graveside service for Cleta Childress, age 81, of Brashear will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Brashear Cemetery, with Rev. David Burns officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Cleta Childress passed away at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, Monday evening, January 14, 2013. She was born in Saltillo July 25, 1931, the daughter of Jim Bennett and Lillian (Dillon) Bennett. She married H. J. Childress at Farmersville on June 16, 1949. He preceded her in death in 2001. She was a retired L.V.N. and a member of Brashear Baptist Church.

Survivors include: two daughters, Brenda Hughes of Iowa and Jo Ann Potter and husband, Randy, of Brashear; two sons, Craig Childress of Brashear and Kris Childress and wife, Lisa, of Sulphur Springs; brother, Jesse Bennett and wife, Gayle, of Rockwall; grandchildren, Melissa Wyly, Bridgette Childress, Brad Hughes, Brian Potter, Kason and Kip Childress, Erica Turrigianni; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by sister, Janez Bennett; brother, R. B. Bennett and one infant grandchild.

Funeral services for Mark David Bennecke, 51 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joel Tiemeyer officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

A private family interment will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Patroon Cemetery in Patroon, TX. Pallbearers will be John Sellers, Bill Hardage, Doug Williams, Mark Chadwell, Todd Williams, Jr., and Curry Dawson.

Mark passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1961 in Chicago, IL, the son of David Bennecke and Joan York Wolff. Mark married Tammy Kay Williams Bennecke. She survives.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by parents, David Bennecke of Las Vegas, NV and Joan York Wolff of Dixon, IL, sons, Mark David Bennecke II of Wheaton, IL, Austin Leigh Bennecke of Sterling, IL, Jarred Cole Bennecke of Schumburg, IL, step-son, Derrek Cooper of Mineola, TX, brothers, Todd Wolff of Dixon, IL, Scott Wolff of Third Lake, IL, sisters, Vicki Hager of Rockfall, IL, Dawn May of Marseilles, IL, Windy Bennecke Lee of Las Vegas, NV, and grandchild, Gentri Mae Cooper of Mineola and he was the son-in-law of Ray and Kathy Williams.

Prior to owning the La Pooch Pet Resort, Mark served as general manager for WAHL Corp., Animal Products Division winning many awards to show for his work in the business. He moved to Texas to fulfill a dream to have a 5 star pet resort and spa. He accomplished this in 5 years since starting the business. He was so proud of their facility and the work he was doing. He loved his patrons and considered each dog as part of the family. His smile and outgoing personality will be missed by many.

Billie Euton Henderson, 86, of Birthright, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 in Sulphur Springs.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in the North Hopkins Cemetery under the direction of the Delta Funeral Home.

Mrs. Henderson was born in Hopkins County on August 28, 1926, the daughter of John Edd Webb and Gladys O. Phillips Webb.

She was retired from Texas Instruments and had lived most of her life in Hopkins County.

She is survived by a daughter: Yulonda Henderson of Birthright, a granddaughter: Terri Petty, a great grandson: Christopher Lindley, and three great great grandchildren: Hunter Lindley, Fisher Lindley, and Ryleigh Lindley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter: Alice Lindley in 1979, three brothers: Nolan Webb, Merl Webb, and Gerl Webb and a sister: Thelma Faye Webb.

A memorial service for Earl Stokes Sr. will be held at 10:00 a.m.Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Patrick Hilliard and Nicholas Bradford officiating.

Earl Stokes Sr. passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Tyce, Florida on February 18, 1943, the son of John and Julie Stokes . He married Serepta Gail Martin in Rosenberg, TX on February 14, 1986. She survives.

He served in the United States Army and was a member of the Lake Fork Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: sons, Earl Henry Stokes Jr. of Farmersville, and Patrick Hilliard and wife, Shelli of Cooper; daughter, Toni State and husband, Adam of Austin; grandchildren, Logan & Meghan Stokes, Skyler Strickland, and Denver Hilliard.

A funeral service for Myrtie Shipley, age 87, of Mesquite, formerly of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Davis Street Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2013, with Rev. Tommy Hall and Rev. Andy Comer officiating.

Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery, with Todd Taylor, Travis Taylor, Jerry Lamb, Mack Newsome, Jack Brooks and Monty Tipps serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Colson Troy Taylor.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Myrtie Shipley passed away Thursday evening, January 10, 2013 at Texas Regional Medical Center in Sunnyvale. She was born in Dennison on April 28, 1925, the daughter of Bee Gafford and Lela Newsome. She married Billy Coppedge who preceded her in death. She married Troy Shipley who preceded her in death.

She was retired from various retail stores and a member of Davis Street Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughter, Suzanne Taylor and husband, Kerry, of Mesquite; sister, Mildred Weaver of Dallas; grandchildren, Todd Taylor and wife, Kobi, and Travis Taylor and great-grandchildren, Laynie Taylor and Colson Taylor. She was also preceded in death by brother, T. D. Gafford.

Funeral services for Wanda Lynn Renshaw, age 80, of Miller Grove will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Sam Campbell officiating.

Interment will follow at Miller Grove Cemetery with Tom Geoghegan, Wes Wauson, Jason Renshaw Wauson, Jack Renshaw Wauson, Brody Geoghegan and Mitch Marable serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Renshaw and the Crusaders/Harvey Sunday School Class.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Renshaw passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 6, 1932 in Avinger, TX, the daughter of Dock Luther and Trudie (Lemon) Hatcher. She married Truman Renshaw on November 23, 1950 in Miller Grove, TX. He survives.

In addition to her husband she is survived by one son Kent Renshaw of Miller Grove, daughters, Kathy Geoghegan and husband Tom of Far Oaks Ranch, TX, Kimberly Renshaw and husband Wes Wauson of Fulshear, TX, grandchildren, Jason Renshaw, Amanda Renshaw, Jenna Beth Renshaw, Lee Renshaw and Loranne Renshaw, Brody Geoghegan, Haley Rosowsky, Shelby Renshaw Wauson and Jack Renshaw Wauson, great-grandchildren, Sarah Renshaw, Megan Renshaw, Shayla Pride, Robert Pride and Shelby Fleming, sister, Margaret Ann Marable and husband A. C. of Garland; her four legged special friend Max.

Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 or to Wounded Warriors at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Funeral services for Charline Fisher, age 80 of the Overland Community will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Ridgeway Union Church with Rev. Leo Wisniewski officiating.

Interment will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery with Billy Jack Horton, L. H. Chapin, Kevin Anderson, Larry Edwards, Jimmy Hale and Riley Dunahoo serving as pallbearers.

Charline was born on September 7, 1932 in Hopkins County the daughter of J. C. and Delilla (Dunahoo) Fisher.

She is survived by her niece Mary Petty and husband Ronny of Cumby, nephew Larry Steve Fisher and wife Helen of Brashear.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Denver Fisher and David Fisher.

Memorials may be made to the Ridgeway Cemetery, 8481 FM 2653 N, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Funeral services for Winnie Marie Wright, age 92, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Sam Campbell officiating. I

nterment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Donald Gadt, Gary Lewis, Billy Wayne Orr, Roger Maynard and Joe Bob Burgin serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Carroll and Bartis “Red” Penny.

Mrs. Wright passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Carriage House Manor. Mrs. Wright was born on August 14, 1920 in Hopkins County the daughter of William Webster and Letha Matilda (Key) Maddox. She married J. W. Wright on December 27, 1939 in Yantis, TX. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Wright was a homemaker, seamstress and a member of Wesley Methodist Church.

Mrs. Wright is survived by two grandchildren, Michael James Wright and Dianna Rae Statham, great-grandchildren, Amanda Statham, Jessica Statham, James Casey Statham, Crystal Haney, Ashleigh Wright and Shannon Sowles, great-great grandchildren, Ryder Statham, Cyrus Talbott, Ava Grace Stinett, Arianna Gonzales, Lucas Haney, Lilly Haney and Addison Sowles, sister, Vera Carroll.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, James Alvin Wright, sister, Addie Maddox, brothers, Coys Maddox and Quincis Maddox.

Funeral services for Marilyn Williamson Moore, age 66, of Dallas, have been scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday January 12, 2013 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Austin Almaguer officiating.

Interment will follow at the Richland Cemetery with Randy Bolen, Richard Williamson, Justin Hiegel, Tommy Moore, Benny Johnson, and Harris Ardis serving as pallbearers.

Marilyn Moore was born on August 25, 1946, in Hopkins County, the daughter of Edward James and Nell Ruth (Rhodes) Williamson. She married Michael Ray Moore in Sulphur Springs on March 27, 1971, he preceded her in death on April 5, 1991. She was a special education teacher for 30 years. Marilyn passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

A memorial service for Jim Evans, age 89, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013, with C. J. Duffey officiating.

Jim Evans passed away at his residence Tuesday morning, January 8, 2013. He was born in Georgia on November 26, 1923, the son of Holman C. Evans and Annie Mae (Roberts) Evans. He married Mariah Parsons in Athens, Georgia on June 8, 1946. She preceded him in death. He was the first chief of the Law Enforcement Division of the United States Forest Service. He served in the United States Army/Air Force during World War II in Germany. He served as tank commander during the Korean Conflict and was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserves. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and Amigos ( a Forest Service organization) and he was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: three daughters, Bobbie Miller and Ken of Sulphur Springs, Jan Philpot of Hiram, Georgia and Karen DeLise and Steve of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania; son, Duane Evans and Karen of Falls Church, Virginia; grandchildren, Laura Moore, Kristi DiVirgilis, Tom Miller, Jacqueline Evans, Jim Evans, Claire DeLise, Rachel DeLise and Bryan DeLise; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Nichole, Jessica, Michelle, Sarah, Amanda, Elida and Zia; sister, Geneva Brock of Decatur, Georgia; brother, Alec Evans of Wrightsville, Georgia and special long term care givers, Valea Wilson and Shanta and Raymond Brock.

Memorials may be made to Meal A Day, 150 Martin Luther King Blvd., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, January 11, 2013 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Louise was born in Covington on April 6, 1925 to Louis Logan and Lola May Walker Dyer. Louise married Haskell Fleetwood on Aug. 8,1949 in Andrews, TX. He preceded her in death on January 7, 2003. She was a member of Emory Baptist Church and attended the Ruth Sunday School Class. Louise was a lifetime member of Texas Lions, served as President of Lioness Club of Lake Tawakoni 1988-89, and was also Grass Roots Lion of the year 1988-89. Louise served on many local committees and volunteered in her community. She loved to play bridge with her friends. Louise was an avid Texas Rangers baseball fan. Louise was known as the family "Cheerleader". When her children were young she attended all of the their sport events or anything they were involved in to cheer them on. She continued this tradition with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Louise is survived by her daughter, Glenda Anne Holmes of Duncanville, sons, Haskell Fleetwood Jr. and wife Cindy of Rushville, IL,and Gary Fleetwood and wife Marilyn of Point, sister, Ruby Jewel Raymond of Odessa. She has 8 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Plus numerous other loving family and friends, church family and the ladies of the "Ruth Sunday School Class".

Funeral services for Wesley Johnson, Jr., age 69, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013, with Rev. Willis Taylor officiating.

Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with Mike Young, Shaka Johnson, Gary Johnson, Ivan Wright and Sammy Wright serving as pallbearers.

Wesley Johnson, Jr. passed away Monday evening, January 7, 2013 at Mesquite Specialty Hospital. He was born in Sulphur Springs on June 8, 1943, the son of Wesley Johnson, Sr. and Jessie (Chandler) Johnson. He married Edna Marie Givens in Sulphur Springs on August 22, 1965; she survives.

He was retired from Wingo Feed Mill and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: two sons, Phillip Keith Johnson of Sulphur Springs, Vernon Keith Johnson of Lancaster; brother Cleotis Johnson of Sulphur Springs; two sisters, Essie Lee Pryor of Sulphur Springs, Lizzie Mae Stevenson of Linden; grandchildren, Ashley Johnson, LaKeitha Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Tornard Johnson, Monica Johnson and Veronica Johnson; great-grandchildren, Quinterius Johnson, Lilly Rose Waver and Arieon Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rhonda Cheatum; son, Victor Johnson; four brothers, Calvin, Lonnie, Buford and Charles Johnson and three sisters, Lucille Landers, Elnora Cotton and Claudie Ruth Anderson.

Funeral services for Kelly Badgett, age 63, of Cooper, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Badgett passed away Tuesday morning, January 8, 2013 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services for Geraldine "Jerry" Fatheree Renshaw, age 79, of Emory will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Emory Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Turner Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home and from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Emory Baptist Church prior to the service.

Ms. Renshaw passed away at Country Trails Care Center in Grand Saline. She was born on February 16, 1933 in ginger, TX, the daughter of Roscoe Veech and Etta Mae Gordon Fatheree. She was a homemaker and a member of Emory Baptist Church.

Survivors include: mother of 62 years Mary Jo Fatheree; children, Karan Coleman and husband, Mike, Belinda Renshaw, Paula Brown and husband, Dan, Darren Renshaw and wife, Sheila; grandchildren, Keri Bangs, Kristi Sisk, Kevin Douglas, Shawn Armstrong, Ryan Armstrong, Matt Brown, Zane Brown, Kayla Kash Sisk, Kolt Sisk, Hunter Armstrong and Lauren Armstrong.

She was preceded in death by: parents and the father of her children, Leon M. Renshaw.

Memorial service for Daniel Paul Foster, age 54, of Emory, will be Tuesday evening, January 8, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at Lake Fork Baptist Church. Bro. Tommy Thomas will officiate.

Dan passed away on December 29, 2012 near Lindale. He was born to Charles Edward and Ruby Earleen Paris Foster on May 14, 1958 in Quitman. He lived in Alba and then moved to Emory where he spent the majority of his life. He worked for Terry's Furniture for many years. Most recently he worked as a manager for Adam's Furniture in Tyler. He loved to cook, fish, and spend time with his children and grandson Ethan.

Survivors include: daughter, Shelley Rhiannon Foster Busby; son, Kevin Daniel Foster; brothers, Tom Foster and wife, Markie, and Richard Foster and wife, Annette; sister, Charlene Tyndell; uncle, Paul Foster and wife, Carol, and Roy Foster; grandson, Ethan Michael Busby; numerous other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to The Alzheimers Association.

A funeral service for Paul E. Lawrence, Sr. of Como, will be conducted at Como United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013, with Rev. Beverly Olson and Rev. Henry Suchi officiating.

A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at Como Cemetery, with Steve Sheedy, John Mitchell, Alan Caddell, Danny Ray Moss, Michael Lawrence and Dr. Danny Lawrence, serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Rowell, John Beezley, Ron Bentley, Jerry Caddell, Sonny Moss, Jim Barnhart, Richard Teer, Bill Evans, Gary Anderson and Mark Humphrey.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Paul E. Lawrence, Sr. passed away Saturday evening, January 5, 2013 at Carriage House Manor. He was born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania March 2, 1940, the son of Robert H. Lawrence and Mildred (Kline) Lawrence. He graduated from Shikallemy High School in 1957 and joined the United States Air Force, serving as a jet engine mechanic. He met and married Jann Huckaby on September 12, 1958 while stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene .

After his military service, he worked as an aircraft electrician for Ling-Temco and was in the dairy business for over 30 years. He also served as a Hopkins County Constable. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, a member of the Freemasons and a devoted volunteer to his community.

In addition to his wife of 54 years, he is survived by his children, Paul Jr. and Jane Lawrence of West Chester, Pennsylvania, David and Jan Lawrence of Muleshoe, TX, Steve Lawrence of New Castle, Pennsylvania and Cynthia and Joel Sample of Lindale. “Grandaddy” is also survived by ten grandchildren, Michael Lawrence, Dr. Danny Lawrence, Abby Kirby, Jacy Henrich, Alyssa Lawrence, Andi Lawrence, Britney Caldwell, Jandi Lawrence, Lauren Sample and Garrett Sample; six great-grandchildren, Landri Lawrence, Sam Lawrence, Kobi Kirby, Raegan Kirby, Hallie Lawrence and Trace Caldwell; six siblings, Robert Lawrence, Raymond Lawrence, Jerry Lawrence and Terry Lawrence, all of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Alice Dryer of Elysburg, Pennsylvania and Carol Bradigan of Dansfife, Pennsylvania and brother-in-law, Don Smith of Dallas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James Lawrence and Jay Lawrence and grandson, Jason Lawrence.

Memorials may be made to the Hopkins County Veterans’ Memorial, P.O. Box 533, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75483.

A funeral service for Rev. Troy Lee Martin, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013, with Rev. Larry Jordan and Rev. John Horton officiating.

Interment will follow at Nevills Chapel with his grandsons and sons-in-law serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Rev. Troy Lee Martin passed away Sunday night, January 6, 2013, at The Cottages at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs. He was born in Hope, Arkansas, August 16, 1937, the son of Seburn M. Martin and Lilly Marie (Jackson) Martin. He married Ruenell Patterson Horton in Sulphur Springs March 30, 1975; she survives. He was a retired pastor and a member of New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: five sons, Troy M. Martin and wife, Vickie, of Scroggins, J. Mark Horton and wife, Eileen, of Little Elm, Michael T. Horton and wife, Gina, of Cooper, John P. Horton and wife, Jill, of Fredrick, Oklahoma and C. Paul Horton and wife, Cindy, of Sulphur Springs; three daughters, L. Michele Greenfield and husband, Eddie, of Belton, T. Melaina and husband, Chad, of Dalhart and Pamela K. Sellers and husband, Tom, of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Nicholas Horton, John Harrell, Katy Sellers, Tom Horton, Tim Horton, Jacob Sellers, Tyler Horton, Jake Horton, Jason Horton, Reagan Greenfield, Channing Horton, Powers Greenfield, Jordan Ferrell, Caleb Ferrell, Brianna Horton, Lucas Horton and Zachary Ferrell and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral service for Terry Wade Williams, infant son of Frankie C. and Misty Lynn (McNeal) Williams, will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Henry officiating.

Terry passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Brett Bridges of Sulphur Springs and Barbara Keller of Greenville, paternal grandparents, Allen P. and Mary Helen Williams of Reilly Springs, aunts and uncles, Misty Williams of Sulphur Springs, Tammy Maynard of Tyler, and Weldon Wade Turner of Paris.

Funeral services for Sam P. Jones, age 83 of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Murray- Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tommy Hall officiating.

Masonic Graveside will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Restland Cemetery in Dallas with Matt Carson, Todd Johnson, Larry Johnson, Joe Cobler, Mike Jones, and Kris Jones serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be 6 till 8 pm, Monday, January 7, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Sam P. Jones passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. He was born in Borger, TX on September 1, 1929 the son of William Jesse and Dora Turner Jones. He married Frances Claudine Seaton in Clovis, NM on April 28, 1954. He was a Master Mason and a member of the Gus Garrison Lodge #1273 of Winnsboro. Mr Jones was also an active member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Davis Street Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include: three daughters, Charlotte Johnson and husband, Larry of Royce City, Brenda Carson and husband, Joe Cobler of Richardson ; Debra Jones of Plano, Tx ,a sister Dr. Bettie Rose Horne and husband, Finis of Greenwood, SC; a brother, James Jones and wife, Pat of Granbury; 2 grandson’s , Matthew Scott Carson, Larry Todd Johnson; 3 great-grandchildren, Caroline Carson, Cayden Johnson, and Taylor Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Dora Jones wife, Frances Claudine Jones, and wife, Martha Inez Jones, and two brothers, Earl Thomas Jones and William ( Pete) Jones.

A memorial service for Kris Donald, age 59, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 1:00 p.m. , Monday, January 7, 2013.

Kris passed away mWednesday, january 2, 2013 at Zale Lipsky hospital in Dallas. she was born in Victorville, CA on January 20, 1953, the daughter of Knute Gunnar and Edna May Shannon Andersen. She married William Holly Donald in Hopkins County on April 7, 1973; he survives. She was a Floral Designer for Flowerland Florist in Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include: sons, Stephen Donald and wife, Danielle and William Brian Donald and wife, Amanda; grandchildren, Jaxson Donald, Blayne Donald, Courtney Donald, Johnathan Bell , and Austin Seagraves; sisters, Elissa Poe and husband, Jim, Linda Penn and husband, Roland; brother, Craig Andersen.

Allarea Black, 91, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013, surrounded by her family in a Dallas hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Ira Black, son Dr. David Black, his wife Pam, and their two daughters Kaylene and Kaytlin, also of Sulphur Springs. A daughter Nancy Black Perkins and her husband Greg residing in Atlanta, Georgia.

Allarea was born on April 17, 1921 in Quinlan, Texas to parents Arabelle and Harry Ford. She was preceded in death by one brother Walter Harris Ford, also of Quinlan. Education played an important role in her life in which she held a bachelor’s degree from Texas Women’s University and a master’s degree from East Texas State University. She taught high school home economics for 36 years, during which time she was awarded the Area VI Homemaking Teacher of the Year. Not only did she serve as an honorary member and advisor to Future Homemakers of America, she was also active in the Sulphur Springs chapter of Young Homemakers of Texas. Upon retirement in 1985, she was honored by a college scholarship, established in her name by the Young Homemakers, to be given annually to a Sulphur Springs High School Future Homemaker graduate.

Due to her passion and lifetime commitment to the Agriculture community, at the 2004 Ag Workers Appreciation Dinner, Governor Rick Perry recognized both her and Mr. Black for their Outstanding Careers in Agriculture as well as having the privilege and honor of being selected the parade marshals for the Sulphur Springs Fall Festival. Through the years, she had also been active in both Jr. Waverly and the Garden Club, serving as president of both. As a cancer survivor herself, she gave back by volunteering her time to aid in transportation of other cancer patients. She was a longtime member of the Crusader’s Class at Sulphur Springs First United Methodist Church. However, her greatest pride and joy was being able to share, inspire, and play an active role supporting not only her children but her two special granddaughters.

Following retirement, she and family enjoyed traveling the world. They had many happy memories of trips throughout Europe, Scandanavia, the British Isles, China, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand as well as Alaska and Hawaii.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 4th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Following a private interment, a memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs on Saturday, January 5th at 2:00 pm to celebrate her zest of life.

The family is especially grateful for the wonderful care provided by the doctors and nursing staff at both Hopkins Co. Memorial Hospital and Zale Lipshy Hospital in Dallas.

Memorial contributions in honor of Mrs. Black may be directed to First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs Texas 75482.

Funeral services for Laverne Baxley, age 87, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tommy Johnston officiating.

Interment will follow at Union Cemetery with David Owens, Arvis Tanton, Kenny Baxter, Ryan Smith, Joey Baxter and Doyle Glossup serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Laverne passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Laverne was born on November 7, 1925 in Sulphur Springs, TX, the daughter of Ernest and Emma (Fox) Rhodes. She married L.C. Baxley on May 28, 1949 in Longview. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Patti Burns and Judy Smith of Sulphur Springs, grandchildren, Ryan Smith, Tammy Smith, Keith Smith, Angie Chester and Stacey Eppars, great-grandchildren, Blake and Haylee Chester, Brooke Smith, Brandy and Brittany Sharp, one sister, Juanita Friddle of Sulphur Springs, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Valton Rhodes and Jake Rhodes, two sisters, Louise Seale and Adell Friddle and one great-grandchild, Jaden Chester.

Memorials may be made to Union Cemetery, 200 Lou St, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 or to First Baptist Church Radio Bible Class, 116 Oak Ave, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Funeral services for Joy Jeanine “McMakin” Pinkerton, age 81, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Spence Chapel, First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs with Rev. Rick Wilson and Rev. Mark Bryant officiating.

Interment will follow at Sand Flat Cemetery in Grand Saline, TX, with Jacob Glidewell, Thomas Glidewell, Marvin Wilson, Rory Myers II, David Myers, David Stanfield, Ben Braly and Jeremy Roemisch serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Pinkerton peacefully went home to Jesus on Monday, December 31, 2012. She was born on June 22, 1931 to Philip and Lillie McMakin at the “forks in the road” Grand Saline, TX. Jeanine married the love of her life, Joe Allen Pinkerton on July 20, 1946. He preceded her in death on December 24, 1997.

She is survived by her children, Larry Pinkerton and wife Sharon, Jo Ellen Glidewell and husband Tom, Karen Wilson and husband Rick, Frances Myers and husband Rory, brother, Bob McMakin and wife Glenda, grandchildren, Saedra Pinkerton and husband Ben Braly, Beverley Morgan, Amanda Stanfield and husband David, Jacob Glidewell and wife Stephanie, Thomas Glidewell, Marvin Wilson and wife Amber, Laresa Roemisch and husband Jeremy, Rory Myers II, David Myers and fiancée, Lacy Rodriguez and husband Rene, great-grandchildren, Nolan and Lilly Braly, Donovan, Michaela and Azlynne Stanfield, Cadence and Alianna Glidewell, Benjamin and Caden Wilson, Harrison Roemisch, Alex Myers, Aiden and Jollen Rodriguez.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Television Ministry of First Baptist Church, 116 Oak Avenue, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Myrtle (Holloway) Ahlfinger, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Monday morning, December 31, 2012 at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab.

She was born in Edmond, Oklahoma on May 23, 1929, the daughter of Finnes Rutledge and Clara (Daniels) Rutledge. She married Paul Holloway in 1948. He preceded her in death in 1972. She married Charles Ahlfinger. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include son, Mike Holloway of Emory. No formal services are planned at this time.

Dr. David Brooks Crenshaw, age 67, of Commerce, died at 3:27 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at the Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville. He was born May 15, 1945, in Columbia, Mo.

He is survived by his wife Pamela Portwood Crenshaw. He was married to Sharon Preston Pickett Crenshaw, deceased. Also surviving is his first wife Sherry Gail Quisenberry Crenshaw.

Also surviving are his sister, Donna West-Gray, brother Dean Crenshaw and wife Doris; children, Denise Stapleton and husband Steven, David Keith Crenshaw and wife Mary Lee, Joe Crenshaw and fiancée Addie White, and Brook Crenshaw, and grandchildren, Garrett Stapleton, Nate Crenshaw, Lana Stapleton, and Annabeth Crenshaw.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Perry and Addie Karlene Crenshaw and oldest brother, Loren Wayne Sapp.

David Crenshaw had a high appreciation for a good education. He held a bachelor of science in animal husbandry at the University of Missouri in Columbia, a master’s degree in animal breeding at the University of Missouri, and his PhD in animal cytogenetics at the University of Missouri.

David played an integral part to the Texas A&M-Commerce University system. He was a faculty member from 1984 to 2010. His previous posts included interim dean for the college of arts & sciences, department head of the agricultural sciences, animal science professor and also led the Presidential Search Advisory Committee at A&M-Commerce. He also held the status of animal science professor and academic coordinator for the College of Agriculture and Home Economics at Texas A&I University (now Texas A&M University-Kingsville). He received numerous recognitions for his services and talents at both universities he served.

The memorial service is at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Commerce. Pastor Sherry Crenshaw will be officiating. A private family burial will precede the service.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Dr. David “Doc” Crenshaw Memorial Scholarship at Texas A&M University-Commerce Foundation, PO Box 3011, Commerce, 75429. Memo line: Dr. Crenshaw.

A funeral service for Evelyn Campbell, age 84, of Como will be conducted at Elm Ridge Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013, with Rev. Jim Boyte, Rev. Dennis Campbell and Rev. Vern Hawkins officiating.

A graveside service will be conducted at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Halls, Tennessee on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., with Stan Dickey, Brad Flowers, Robert Frewilling, Darrell Matthews, Carl Mathison and Rev. Rick Higgins serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Evelyn Campbell passed away at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler. She was born in Lauderdale County, Tennessee May 26, 1928, the daughter of Aulsie Gean and Lillie Mae (Greer) Gean. She married Marion Moore Campbell in Hernando, Mississippi on June 1, 1946. He preceded her in death in 2000. She was a homemaker and a member of Elm Ridge Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughter, Joyce Cupp and husband, A. D., of Saltillo; son, Rev. Dennis Campbell and wife, Betty, of Trumann, Arkansas; sister, Madia Hall of Memphis, Tennessee; brother, Bobby Gean and wife, Joyce, of Merrillville, Alabama; grandchildren, Denise Schumpert, Andrea Joslin, Eddie Schumpert, Kathy Boyte, Lindsey Campbell, Sarah Campbell, Christopher Gladding and Willie Craig; 14 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by brother, Billy Gean; grandson, Jeff Cupp and great-granddaughter, Amy Dawn Scott and great-grandson, Aiden Rindon.

Memorials may be made to Word of Life Church of God, P.O. Box 427, Trumann, Arkansas 72472 and/or Elm Ridge Baptist Church, P.O. Box 72, Como, Texas 75431.

Geneva Oleta Kimbrell, 84, of Cooper, passed away Friday afternoon, December 28,2012 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, December 30 in the Delta Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Calvin Turnage will be officiating.

Mrs. Kimbrell was born in Delta County on May 13, 1928, the daughter of Royal F. Small and Julie Louise Lemmons Small. She married Willie Edward (Bill) Kimbrell on November 22, 1947 and he preceded her in death on March 10, 1990. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Cooper.

She is survived by a son: Galen Kimbrell of Cooper, 4 daughters: Margie Mills of Campbell, Carol Hilburn of Cooper, Virginia Edwards of Coppell and Robin Stonaker of Sulphur Springs, 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter: Anna Martin, 3 sisters: Edith Bryan, Irene Johnson, and Frances Choate and a brother: Troy Lee Small.

A funeral service for Hazel Huie, age 76, of Sulphur Bluff, will be conducted at Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 31, 2012, with Rev. Ed Dodd officiating.

Hazel Huie passed away at Baylor Hospital in Grapevine Friday afternoon, December 28, 2012. She was born in Tira on February 2, 1936, the daughter of Harley Chapman and John Julia (Rogers) Chapman. She married Archie Huie on August 22, 1953. He preceded her in death in 2002. She was a teacher’s aide at Sulphur Bluff I.S.D. and a member of Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church.

Survivors include: daughter, Patty West and husband Charles of Haslet; son, Butch Huie and wife Carol of Celina; two sisters, Scelena Sebastian of Mesquite and Owejia Woodard of Cottage Grove, Tennessee; three brothers, Claude Chapman of Sulphur Springs, Bryant Chapman of Seres, California and Bascum Chapman of Tira; grandchildren, Brandon and Amanda Condor, Clifton Huie, Anna Jenkins and Julian, and Amber Palmer; great-grandchildren: Coltin, Camryn, Caden Condor, Logan Byrd, Jackson and Camryn Jenkins, Sydnie Huie and Jaxon Palmer.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Willis, Max, Bill, Fred and J.R. Chapman; sister, Pearl Hale and grandson, Nathan Condor.

A Celebration of Eugene “Gene” Brewer’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, January 4th at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs with Rev. Pete Adrian and Rev. Debbie Riggsby officiating.

Honorary pallbearers are Bob Cody, Bill Dietz MD, Bill Hager, Ken Hanushek, Charles Jones MD, James Longino MD, Jerold Moore, David Rabun and Jones Roberts.

Gene was born on December 13, 1923 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Harry and Virginia Brewer. He married Elizabeth Susan Hanbury in Dallas on September 20, 1974. She survives. Gene moved to Dallas when he was three months old, and due to his mother’s illness was raised by his loving foster parents Alan and Annie Gibson. He graduated from Sunset High School in 1942. He entered the U. S. Army Air Corps where he was assigned to the 34th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron in the 9th Tactical Air Force. He was stationed in England; he fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was in Paris on D-Day. Gene was deeply patriotic. He loved his country and believed in the cause for which he fought during WWII. As was the case of many of “the Great Generation” it was years before he was able to speak about his experiences. He was discharged from the Air Force in November 1945 and entered the Department of Public Safety on January 2, 1947. In the interim he worked for the Educational Equipment Company making projectors for schools. When discharged from the Air Force he signed up for Inactive Reserve Duty and in 1950 was drafted back in the Air force for a year during the Korean War. He was stationed at Carswell Air Force Base assigned to the 8th Air Force Police Squadron. In the DPS, he was assigned to San Antonio where patrol duty was carried out on Indian Harley motorcycles. The standard uniform then, even in summer, was made of wool! At the time I-90 ran through the center of San Antonio. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1957 and to Lieutenant in 1966. He was on duty the day President Kennedy was assassinated. In September 1972 he joined the newly formed Governor’s Office of Traffic Safety. He retired from this position in 1980. Gene was a “people” person. People were his hobby. After living on a small ranch raising a few cattle – a long held dream – he and Susan moved to Sulphur Springs where he was blessed with many friends and acquaintances. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. He was a member of the Bishop Ward Class and then the Messenger’s Class.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his beloved daughters, Janet Lee Hallum and husband Jack, Sherry Lynn Hawkins and husband Jim, three grandsons, Rob, Russ and wife Jessica and Adrian, four great-grandchildren, Cody, Josiah, Elijah and Michael, brother-in-laws, Julian and James Hanbury, sister-in-law, Patricia Lambert.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Wallace and sisters, Frances, Ruth, Alma and Barbara, two great grandchildren, Lance and Areona.

In lieu of flowers Gene would have requested memorials to First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482, Cal Farleys’ Ranch for Boys and Girls, P. O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX, or Legacy Hospice, 301 Gilmer, Suite A, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com

Sherrie Shadix Glasscock, age 56, of Como, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Sherrie Shadix Glasscock was born in Temple on January 25, 1956, the daughter of L. A. Shadix and Sue (Garvin) Shadix. She married James (Tony) Glasscock on July 11, 2012 in Como; he survives. She was a bookkeeper.

Other survivors include: her mother; two daughters, Andrea France of Dallas and Dawn Senn of The Colony; two sons, Justin Glasscock of Dallas and Eric Glasscock of Bondurant, Iowa; three brothers, Tony Shadix of Como, Jimmy Shadix of Georgia and Robert Shadix of Ft. Worth; three granddaughters and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her father, L. A. Shadix.

Memorials may be made to Main Street Community Theatre, 227 Main St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 and/or Lake Country C.A.S.A., 218 Connally St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Funeral services for Aunt Leona Yankey, age 86, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 28, 2012, with Rev. Tommy Hall officiating.

Leona Yankey passed away at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Tuesday evening, December 25, 2012. She was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma on June 24, 1926, the daughter of James Wade and Rosie May (Moore) Wade. She married Joseph Leo Yankey in Dallas on October 20, 1942. He preceded her in death in 2009. She was a retired technician from Texas Instruments and she was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Danna Bain and beloved Jacklyn and kitties.

A funeral service for Patsy Carroll, age 75, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 29, 2012, with Shane Carrington officiating.

Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery, with Heath McGraw, George Walker, Marlin Jones, Mitchell Taylor, Mitch Ramsey, Don Petty and Thad Gregory serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 28, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Patsy Carroll passed away at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab. Monday morning, December 24, 2012. She was born in Hopkins County on August 20, 1937, the daughter of Curtis Rushing and Bonnie (Terrell) Rushing. She married Jim Carroll. He preceded her in death. She was retired from Munves Fashion and a member of Southside Church of Christ.

Survivors include: daughter, Debra Norton and husband Larry of Lake Fork; son, Larry Underwood and wife Robyn of Greenville; sister, Sue Cribbs of Athens; three brothers, Kenneth Rushing of Huntsville, Shelby Rushing of Huffman and Larry Rushing of Conroe; nine grandchildren, Heather Lester, Holly Christie, Ryan Coursey, Nathan Norton, David Norton, Cameron Underwood, Falyn Hoskins, Lacy Elliott and Jake Elliott; ten great-grandchildren; Chandi Christie, Tatum Coursey, Laramie Coursey, Landon Coursey, Austin Norton, Matthew Norton, Journie Rose Norton, Jacey Elliott, Tristyn Snyder and Joshua Snyder.

She was also preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be made to Southside Church of Christ, P.O. Box 271, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.

A memorial service for J. C. Hollingsworth, age 95, of Dallas, will be conducted at Eastridge Baptist Church, 732 East Ovilla Road, Red Oak, Texas at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 27, 2012 with Rev. Jack M. Ables officiating.

A graveside service will be condcted at Restlawn Memorial Park, at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012.

He passed away at Grace Presbyterian Village in Dallas,Saturday , December 22, 2012 . He was born in Clifton, TX on November 24, 1917, the son of Joe Cleveland Hollingsworth and Ida (Schulz) Hollingsworth. He married Narce A. Owens. She preceded him in death in 1992. He married Alta B. Hicks; she survives.

He was a retired mechanic and owner of Hollingsworth Garage in Sulphur Springs and a member of Eastridge Baptist Church in Red Oak. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

Other survivors include: son, Billy D. Hollingsworth and wife, Maggie, of Harrison, Idaho; grandchildren, Jennifer Diehl, Melissa Landis and David Campbell; great-grandchildren, Vincent and Wesley Diehl, Brandon and Cassidy Landis and Landry Campbell. He was also preceded in death by brother, Oran Hollingsworth and sisters, Juanita McClendon, Martha Jean Sosbee and Ola Skidmore.

Memorials may be made to Eastridge Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1210, Red Oak, Texas, 75154.

Funeral services for Emma Jo Brumley, of the Winterfield Community in Hopkins County, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 24, 2012, at the Beaty Funeral Home Chapel, in Winnsboro.

Interment will follow services in the Winterfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the Funeral Home.

Mrs. Emma Jo Brumley passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the age of 81. She was born on August 10, 1931 to the late Joe Frank Shepard and Lucy Parsons Shepard.

Mrs. Brumley was a homemaker and a member of the Church Of Christ. Emma married Vernice Nelson Brumley on June 2, 1949, in Pickton, Texas. They lived in the Winterfield Community and were married for 58 years. He preceded her in death on February 27, 2007.

Survivors include her son, Jeffrey Steven Brumley and wife Desiree; daughter, Nancy Karen Sims and husband JR; grandchildren, Jeremy Sims, Jamie Gold and husband Phil, Bryan Brumley and wife Alli; three great grandchildren, Preston Roy Sims, Emma Jean and Ella May Brumley.

James (Jamie) E. Sikes Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior at his home in Alleene, AR, surrounded by his family on December 17, 2012 after battling brain cancer for several months.

Jamie was born November 24, 1936 in Alleene, AR to Estel and Thelma Sikes. He attended Ashdown High School and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a degree in Engineering. After College he worked for U.S. Steel in Birmingham, AL until he took a job working for General Dynamics in Fort Worth, Tx, as an engineer on the space program. He moved back to Alleene and went to work at Red River Army Depot in 1965. He became the CTX Supervisor for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle System. He and his team wrote the procedural manuals for tearing down and rebuilding Bradley tanks after field service. He retired in 1997 as a Supervisory Mechanical Engineer with 32 years of service at RRAD. After his retirement, he was active in the Alleene Community and involved in a number of volunteer projects. He was also a Mason, and served as Master of the Lodge in Foreman, AR, for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Sikes; sister, Estelle Stevens; and his first wife, Bobbie Ann Davis Sikes.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Shirley Ann Sikes; one son, James E. Sikes III and wife Stephanie of Kirbyville, TX; three daughters, Lydia and Husband Lanny Springer of Hooks, TX; Lynda ad Husband Mark Hartley of Marquette, NE; and Shey Maxwell of Texarkana, TX; step-children, Kevin and Shirl Simmerman of Gulfport, MS; Katherine and Apache Pedro of Downsville, LA; Douglas and Christy Simmerman of Cumby, TX; sister, Vyvian Spigner of Ashdown, AR; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Celebration of his life will be at Winthrop Baptist Church Saturday December 22, 2012 at 11:00 am with Pastor Audie Dawson officiating.

Visitation will be at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown from 6 to 8 pm Friday December 21, 2012.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alleene Community Center, P. O Box 83, Alleene, AR, 71820; the Ashdown Cemetery, P.O. Box 1135, Ashdown, AR, 71822; or the Winthrop Baptist Church (Youth Program), P. O. Box 190, Winthrop, AR, 71866.

A funeral service for Linnie Randle, age 79, of Dike, will be conducted at Spence Chapel at First Baptist Church, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 22, 2012, with Rev. Fred Lewis and Rev. Michael Skelton officiating.

Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Jason Ashford, Josh Ashford, Steven Cooper, Tyler Cooper Michael Skelton and Brandon Skelton serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Skelton, Randy Gyer, B. W. Frazier, Robert Frazier, Erwin Boyle, Cliff Randle, Marvin Randle, Don Randle, Chuck Creed and Charlie Frazier.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Linnie Randle passed away Thursday evening, December 20, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born in New Boston on May 30, 1933, the daughter of Elbert E. Frazier and Essie Mae (Jones) Frazier. She married William Edward “Bill” Randle in Huntsville on April 3, 1953; he survives. She was a retired L.V.N. and a member of First Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: daughters, Diana Gyer and husband, Randy, of Dike and Patricia Skelton and husband, Ray, of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Dottie Boyle of Sealy, Joyce Gregg and Ester Frazier, both of Highlands; brothers, B. W. Frazier of Lewisville and Charles Frazier of Kingsville; grandchildren, Jason Ashford, Josh Ashford, Steven Cooper, Mike Skelton, Brandon Skelton, Jessica Gyer and Amber Gyer; great-grandchildren, Jacy Ashford, Lexi Cooper, Lainee Ashford, Trinity Ashford, Logyn Ashford, Morgyn Ashford, Tyler Cooper, Mason Cooper and Zali Skelton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Carolyn Sue Ashford and great-granddaughter, Chloe Ashford. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 12268, Newport News, Virginia 23612.

A graveside service for Patricia Duffer, age 71, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Brashear Cemetery at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 22, 2012, with Jerry Savage officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Duffer passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at her residence. She was born on January 31, 1941, the daughter of Audrey Petty and Grace (Harrison) Petty. She married Victor Wesley Strickland. He preceded her in death. She married Raymond Duffer. He preceded her in death.

She was a retired teacher’s aide and a member of League Street Church of Christ.

Survivors include: son, Victor Strickland and wife Dr. Kimberly Strickland of Ft. Worth and grandchildren: Rachel Strickland and Wesley Strickland. She was preceded in death by twin sons, Wesley Strickland and Lesley Strickland and three brothers, Paul Dean Petty, Billy Petty and Clyde Petty.

Memorial services for Joan Jacobs, age 79, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 20, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Jacobs passed away Monday, December 17, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 2, 1933, the daughter of Cecil John and Dorothy Lorraine Chambers Phillips. She married James Jacobs on March 28, 1969; he preceded her in death in October 2001. Mrs. Jacobs was a bookkeeper and a homemaker.

Survivors include: sons, John Moroney and wife, Deborah, Jim Jacobs and wife, Diane; daughters, Terese Vanderhaar and husband, Mark and Laurie Ferguson; grandchildren, Cory Jacobs, Todd Daniel, Jerrett Moroney, Amy Key, Joli Jacobs; numerous great-grandchildren.

William Conner, age 59, of Emory, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at his residence.

Bill was born on April 22, 1953 to William A. Conner, II and Anna Mae Pipkin Conner. He married Delores Mary Pecina in Garland on December 31, 1976.

Survivors include: wife; son, William Conner IV and wife, Mackenzie; sisters, Casey Cieszinksi and husband, Chris and Tana Conner; brother, Kevin Conner and wife, Amy; granddaughter, Skylar Kate Conner.

Cremation arrangements for Delvin Busby age 55, of Dallas are with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Survivors include: son, Delvin Dewayne Busby, Jr.; daughter, Dallas Busby; sister, Patricia Reynolds and husband, Robert, and Deborah Jackson and Carla Busby; brother, Ricky Busby and Donald Busby.

Funeral services for Joyce Burns, age 67, of Emory, will be held Saturday, December 22, 2012 in Blytheville, Arkansas at 3:00 p.m. at Dogwood Cemetery under the direction of Cobb Funeral home. Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home was in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Joyce was born on August 3, 1945 to Chester Joe and Effie Mae McKnight Freeman. She married Kelly Wayne Burns in Luxora, Arkansas.

Survivors include: daughter; Cindy Gaby and husband, Douglas; brother, Donnie Freeman; grandchildren, Micah Gaby, Nathan Gaby, Serina Otis, Cindy Lovell; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Trey, Spencer, Jamal, Jameek, Aryanna, Allyson, Brooklyn, Cameo.

She was preceded in death by: parents; husband in 1992; daughter, Lynda Thompson; grandson, Brandon Thompson; 4 brothers; 2 sisters.

Funeral services for Lillian Richey, age 96, of Rowlett, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 21, 2012 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Pine Forest Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., one hour prior to service time.

Lillian passed away Monday, December 7, 2012 at Rowlett Nursing Center in Rowlett, TX. She was born in Hopkins County to Ethel and Dewitt Crump on December 8, 1916.

Survivors include: brother, N.A. Crump; sons, Bobby Richey, Rodney Harold Richey and wife, Sherry; daughters, Jackie Thompson and husband, John, Linda Price and husband, Bob; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: husband, O.B. Richey; son, Benny Dean Richey; 5 sisters; 2 brothers.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her name would be appreciated to Guns and Horses Foundation of North Texas, 1891 Forest Lane, Garland, TX 75042, or Pine Forest Cemetery c/o Dianna McGregor, 608 CR 3367, Pickton, TX 75471.

Funeral services for Kathleen Taylor, age 86, of Yantis, have been scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Yantis Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery.

Survivors include: son, Thomas G. Taylor, Greg Taylor and wife, Mary; grandchildren, Christi Jo Taylor and Daryl Taylor; great-grandchild, Dylan Taylor.

Kathleen was born on December 3, 1926, in Yantis, the daughter of Thomas Raymond and Opal Mae Willingham McKee. She married Ralph G. Taylor on June 3, 1948 in Dallas. Mrs. Taylor was a pastor's secreatary . She was also a Sunday School teacher.

Funeral services for Deborah White, age 55, of Saltillo, will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery.

Deborah White passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born on September 14, 1957 in Fort Polk, LA, the daughter of Bill and Louis Barrow Hart. She married Kenneth White on January 1, 1982; he survives. She was an accountant and a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: parents; daughter, Heather M. White; sons, Christopher K. White and Shawn R. White; sisters, Virginia Patterson and Deane Griffith; 3 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Virginia Parker, age 70, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2012, with Rev. Larry Williams officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour before the service at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Virginia Parker passed away at her residence Sunday, December 15, 2012. She was born in Camden, Arkansas on February 15, 1942, the daughter of Elmos Leon Phillips and Virgie Essie Siders Phillips. She married Max Calvin Parker in Camden on August 18, 1967; he survives. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include: daughter, Melissa Parker and John Paul of Fordyce, Arkansas; grandchildren, Ryan Parker and Taylor, Seth Parker and Alex Lindsey and Trent Parker; nephews, Phillip O'Neal and Randy O'Neal.

Billy Dan Lindley, 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012. He was born on January 16, 1944, to John Walker Lindley and Ruth Stewart Lindley. On July 20, 1963, he married Suzanne Gray. He was a lifetime resident of Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Following his graduation from Sulphur Springs High School in 1962, Mr. Lindley attended East Texas State University in Commerce. In 1966, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree and went on to receive his Master of Science Degree in 1972. He was an educator for a total of 29 years beginning his career as a teacher, coach and principal at Yantis ISD. After three years, he moved to Sulphur Springs ISD where he was a science teacher, junior high vice-principal, and elementary principal. He spent 21 years of his career as principal of his own elementary alma mater, Travis Elementary, where he helped coin the phrase “Extra Effort Equals Excellence.” During his tenure at Travis Elementary, he forged the way for many facility improvements which led the school to win the Texas School Beautification Award. Under his leadership, Travis Elementary was also recognized for numerous outstanding academic achievements and awards. He was a member of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. His insistence for high standards among his students and faculty resulted in a position on the Texas Education Agency School Evaluation Team, mentoring other school districts throughout the state. Mr. Lindley retired from teaching in 1998.

Billy Dan’s true passion was raising and promoting American Brahman cattle. He purchased the first of his registered herd in 1967. Through a dedicated breeding program, Lindley Brahman cattle have won numerous championships at all levels of competition. Billy Dan served as the Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-President, and President of the Texas Brahman Association and Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-President, President and Executive Committee Member of the American Brahman Breeders Association. He also served as chairman of the ABBA’s Youth Activities Committee and Membership Committee. In addition he served as an approved ABBA judge, traveling nation-wide to judge cattle. He was also recognized by the Texas Junior Brahman Association for his service to the youth in the Brahman industry. Billy Dan’s beef operation was recognized several times by the Hopkins County Extension Service. He was twice named Hopkins County’s Outstanding Beef Producer of the Year and also received the Outstanding Agriculturist Award.

Mr. Lindley supported the opportunities provided local youth through 4-H and FFA programs. He served as President of the North East Texas Livestock Association and was recognized with a 4-H Clover Award for nine years of service as a 4-H advisor. He received the FFA’s Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree from the Sulphur Springs, Sulphur Bluff, and Savoy FFA Chapters.

Mr. Lindley was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, where he attended for many years and served on numerous boards and committees.

Mr. Lindley was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Suzanne; daughter Sara Anne Allen and son-in-law Dwayne of Sulphur Springs; daughter Susan Dian Perkins and son-in-law Daryl of Newcastle, Oklahoma; grandchildren Savannah Dianne and Blaine Robert Allen; brother John Walker Lindley, Jr. and wife Sandra of Frisco, Texas; sister Mary Ann Anglin and husband Ben of Sulphur Springs; mother-in-law Mary Gray of Sulphur Springs; James Jordan, who was like a son, and wife Katie of Sulphur Springs; nieces and nephews Curt King, Randy Lindley, Tony Anglin, Christi Attaway, Lori Lindley, and Jeannie Darlin; and many great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his world-wide Brahman friends, faculty, staff, and all former students throughout his career.

Pallbearers will be Dwayne Allen, Daryl Perkins, James Jordan, Curt King, Randy Lindley, Bill Alford, Ben Anglin, Wesley Attaway, Doyle McKinzie, and Bill Allen Jackson. Honorary pallbearers are G.V. Hughes, Coy Johnson, Danny Durham, Richard Teer, Vaden Richey, Tracy Berry, Jack Chubb, Mark McClendon, and the officers and directors of the American Brahman Breeders Association.

Visitation will be at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 10:00 am.

The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Billy Dan Lindley Memorial Scholarship of the American Junior Brahman Association. Donations may be mailed to the AJBA, 3003 South Loop 610 West, Suite 520, Houston, Texas 77054.

Funeral services for Sharon Ann Tallant, age 63, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at Miller Grove United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 20, 2012. Interment will follow at Millder Grove Cemetery.

Ms. Tallant passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Baylor Hospital in Grapevine. She was born in Hunt County on April 6, 1949, the daughter of Ernest Eugene and Flossie Marie Burks Tallant. She was a teacher for over 40 years. She attended Miller Grove United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church of Grapevine.

Survivors include: brother, John Tallant and wife, Faye; nephew, John Dwayne Tallant and wife, Tina; grand-niece, Katelyn Tallant; grand-nephew, Brendan Tallant; step-nieces, Elaine Wells and husband, Jeff, Connie Neel and husband, Robby; step-nephews, Roger Johnson and wife, Teresa, Lynn Johnson and wife, Melinda and their families. Special thanks to caregiver, Alice Hester and Sue Alderidge and Mary and Rose Leveni.

Funeral services for Helen Weir, age 90, of Sulphur Springs have been scheduled for Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 2:oo p.m. at Tira Methodist Church with Rev. LeRoy Reaves, C.J. Duffey, and Ed Dodd officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 12, 2012 at Tapp Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mrs. Weir passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at her residence. Helen Weir was born on December 31, 1921 in Flushiong, NY, the daughter of Oscar and Ellen Puckhaber Olsen. She was raised by Perry and Modena Flippin of the Nelta Community. She married Robert Herman Weir, Sr. in Mt. Vernon on October 10, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1993. She was a nurse aide and a homemaker.

She was survived by: daughters, Jane Rose Prahl and husband, Von, Joyce N. Dodd and husband, William, Mary Helen Atwood and husband, Dennis; son, Robert Herman Weir Jr. and wife, Yvonne; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: brothers, Billy Flippin, Welch Flippin, Herbert Olsen, and Bill Puckhaber; sisters, Anna Saunders and Ruth Ward Larson.

Graveside funeral services for Kelsie Robinson, age 56, of Yantis, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2012 at Yantis Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at White Oak Baptist Church in Yantis from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service.

Mr. Robinson passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at his residence. He was born on February 1, 1956, in Commerce, the son of Forrest and Dorothy Banks Robinson. He was a welder and an avid hunter.

Survivors include: sister, Donna Hines; nephew, Dusty Charles Hines and wife, Leslie, and Corey Don Hines and wife, Lacey; numerous hunting buddies, friends, and relatives.

Funeral services for Glenn Thompson of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

Mr. Thompson passed away December 17, 2012 at Carriage House Manor. He was born on June 26, 1922, the son of W.H. and Della Seibert Thompson. He married Estella Marie Adams on February 10, 1949; she survives. He was a salesman for Glidden Paint Company for 35 years and retired in 1983. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He was head mechanic on B-17 bombers and after the war he went to Japan for one year in counter intelligence.

Survivors include: sons, Dr. Roger Thompson and wife, Reggie, Roy Thompson and wife, Pat; daughter, Lyna Jane Bryant and husband, roger; 6 grandchildren, Lauren Olvera and husband, Juan, Reed Bryant, Leslie Hans and husband, Josh; great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Maya and Adrian Olvera.

He was preceded in death by: parents; son, Russell Thompson; grandson, Adam Glenn Thompson.

Funeral services for Nettie Booth, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, December 18, 2012.

Visitation will be held Monday night from 6:00 P.M.. to 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Nettie passed away Friday, December 14, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. she was born in Horaito, Arkansas on September 6, 1920, the daughter of Bob and Precious Faye Stevens Foster. She married Finise Pennington. He preceded her in death . She married Johnny Lee Booth. He also preceded her in death. She was a retired dietician. She was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include: sons, Sonny Pennington and wife, Kathy and Travis Booth; daughter, Ann McQueen and husband, Stanley; grandchildren, Dana Leighton, Jason Pennington, Stanley Joe McQueen, Wesley James McQueen, Travis Clint Booth and Cheryl Vargas; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: daughter, Francine Pennington; son, Willie James Booth; brothers, Clifton Foster and Sherman Foster; sister, Grace Foster; granddaughter, Paula Pennington Watkins.

Funeral services for Ozell R. Pettit, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday, December 19, 2012.

Ozell R. Pettit passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at his residence. He was born in the Flora Community on September 3, 1920, the son of John Pattit and Ida Newberry Pettit. He married Bobbie Jean Beckham in Sulphur Springs on June 7, 1946. She preceded him in death in 2004. He was a retired aircraft metal fitter for Lockheed Martin and a member of First Baptist Church. He served in the US Army Air Force during WWII.

Survivors include: sons, Alan Wade Pettit and wife, Brenda and Greg L. Pettit and wife, Sean; brother, Eugene Pettit and wife, Darcie; grandchildren, Amanda Lowe and husband, Adam, Alex Pettit and Tessa Pettit; great-grandchildren, Grace and Joyanna Lowe.

Funeral services for Jessie Louise Pope, age 77,of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Pope passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 10, 1935, the daughter of Burt and Ida Mae Cunningham Delcore. She married Truman Leon Pope on November 25, 1954; he survives. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include: children, Deborah Morey and husband, Bob, Leon Pope and wife, Denise; daughter-in-law, Jacquiline Thompson Pope; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: parents; son, Clifford Dean Pope; brothers, Billy Delcore and Harrell Delcore.

Funeral services for Novalyne Baugh Moore, 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 16, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home with C. J. Duffy officiating.

Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Gary Brumley, Steve Brumley, Kevin Brumley, Scott Brumley, John Moore, and Adrian Godbolt serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Moore passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Rock Creek Health & Rehab. She was born on February 7, 1930 in Sulphur Bluff, TX, the daughter of Wesley H. and Etta (Newton) Baugh. She married Kenneth “Mutt” Moore on November 8, 1959 in Hugo, Choctaw County, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1994.

She is survived by children, Rick Harrison and wife Suzanne, David Moore, both of Sulphur Springs, grandchildren, Amy Middleton and husband Dustin of Carrollton, Brook Harrison of Dallas, Stacey Godbolt and husband Adrian of Sulphur Springs, John Moore of Sulphur Springs, great-grandchildren, Kira and Lennon Middleton, Kobe Savage, Adin and Kaidance Godbolt, Jami Moore, step-great-grandchildren, Xzadrian and Kyia Godbolt, sister, Vera Mae (Jack) Garner of Pickton.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Era Faye (Bill) Jones.

Funeral service for Bobby Dean Nutt, age 74, of Emory, were held Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at 10:00 am at Freedom Church of God. Bro. David Hamm and Bro. Kenneth Ishmeal officiated.

He was born, the last of seven children, to James Rufus and Bessie Beatrice Grady Nutt. He was born July 6,1938, in Alba. He served in the U.S. Air Force during his younger years. He worked as a Fleet Service Clerk for American Airlines, and, after many years ended up retiring from there.

In the mean time, he married Jayne LaNell Albord. They married on June 24, 1978 in Irving.

Survivors include: Wife of Emory Daughter: Joey Priest of North Dallas Son: James Henry of Garland
Brothers: Junior Nutt & wife, Anita, of Emory David Nutt & wife, Ernestine, of Edgewood Sister: Winnie Laymon of Semi Valley, CA Grandchildren: Preston Henry, and Madison Henry Numerous loving nieces and nephews A host of loving friends and church family.

Preceded in death by: Parents; 3 sisters, Racheal Nutt, Alma Moody, and, Mary Boswell 1 Brother, Bill Nutt Also, 2 nieces.

Funeral services for Ralph Payton, age 90, of Yantis , are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2012, in Beaty Funeral Home, in Mineola.

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

A funeral service for Alice Stapleton, of Saltillo, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Jimmy Don Goldsmith, Rev. Michael Thornburg, Rev. John Ford and Rev. C. J. Duffey officiating.

Interment will follow at Memory Land Cemetery, with Frank Griffin, Ben Griffin, Zack Griffin, Tyler Hughes, Bobby Goldsmith, Travis Allan, John Ford, Jr. , Randy Davison and Paul Burkett serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Rev. C. J. Duffey. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service (10:00 a.m.), at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Alice Stapleton passed away at her residence, Monday afternoon, December 10, 2012. She was born in Greenville, on August 18, 1931, the daughter of Jessie White Ellsworth and Vida Bea (Dulany) Ellsworth. She married Robert L. Stapleton in Emory on July 3, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1994.

Survivors include: three daughters, Yvonna Goldsmith and husband, Jimmy Don, of Saltillo; Darla Asbill of Point and Marianna Thornburgh and husband, Michael, of Gilmer; sister, Gloria Ford and husband, John, of Campbell; brother, Kerry Ellsworth and wife, Judy, of Hugh Springs; niece, Karen Stapleton of Greenville; grandchildren, Frank Griffin, Ben Griffin, Zack Griffin, Alicia Denton, Tyler Hughes, Bobby Goldsmith, Travis Allan and Mattie Goldsmith and several great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Brian Lee Stribling and brother, Tom Ellsworth.

Funeral services for Ocie Hammonds, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Tapp Funeral Home.

Ocie passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at his residence. Ocie was born March 19 1944 in Mineola, the son of George Willis and Willie Mae Biggs Hammond. He married Mary Jo in Alabama; she preceded him in death in 1982. He was a truck driver and served in the US Army as a Private First Class for four years and was awarded a medal of Conduct.

Survivors include: son, Carl Gowin; sister, Jane Copeland; grandchildren, Amanda McGowin, Kelsey McGowin, Jarrett McCool and Staton McGowin; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: wife; son, John McGowin; brothers, Benny Joe, Robert, and George Hammond, Jr.

Funeral services for C.E. Roper, age 85, have been set for Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Stephen Leach will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon City Cemetery with Jason Davies, Chris Williams, Josh Holland, John Holland, Dustyn Wright and Casey Wilder as pallbearers.

Mr. Roper passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born September 16, 1927 in Mt. Vernon to Andy and Hester Roberts Roper. He was a good Christian man and served in the Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Red was a world class horse and mule trainer and was a lifetime committee member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo where he formed the first mule show there. He went on to hold the record in the mule coon jumping competition.

Survivors include: daughter, Cindy Henry and husband, Tim; son, Chuck Roper; grandsons, Jason Davies and wife, Amber and Chris Williams; great-grandson, Finn Meath-Davies; sister, Winnie Kunckel; and close, dear friend, Helen Gilbreath.

He was preceded in death by: daughters, Patsy and Shirley; brother, C.J. Roper; sister, Callie Dockeal.

Graveside services for Christopher Joseph Tuley, age 40, formerly of Sulphur Springs will be held at the City Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2012.

A visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Home.

Christopher Joseph Tuley passed away Friday morning, December 7, 2012 at his home in Corpus Christi, TX. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Carolyn Acosta, of Corpus Christi, his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tuley, of Corpus Christi, his sister, Lisa Tuley, of Keller, TX, his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Grafton, of Sulphur Springs, several nieces and nephews, and his uncle, Jim Payne, of Austin, TX.

Gwendolyn Anderson, age 96, of Sulphur Springs passed away Thursday morning, December 6, 2012 at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Toronto, Kansas on September 2, 1916, the daughter of C. H. Starrett and Sylvia (Mitchell) Starrett. She married Adam Anderson. He preceded her in death in 1964. She was a lab technician.

Survivors include: daughter, Susan Roth and husband, Dennis, of Sulphur Springs; son, Jim Anderson and wife, Martha, of Prairie Village, Kansas; sister, Barbara Bradbury of LaJuanta, Colorado; grandchildren, Adam Anderson and wife, Raffella, Andy Davis and wife, Christina, Jill Sapaugh and husband, Don, Christopher Anderson, Ann Schroeder and husband, Rob, Amy Anderson and Christian Anderson and great-grandchildren, Reilly Anderson, Anna Sapaugh, Jacob Davis, Alex Anderson, Zachary Davis, Elizabeth Schroeder, Hannah Schroeder and Sarah Schroeder.

She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, four brothers, two sisters and one son.

Funeral services for Elsie Dean “Bo” Flora, age 69, of Como will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 8, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Cashions officiating.

Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Charlie Potts, Colton Speights, Cody Anderson, Justin Smith, Brandon Jones and Luke Sartan serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie Webb, Cody McCord, James Wayne Evans, Jim Evans, Jimmy Helfferich, and Clinton Cline.

Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Flora passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Flora was born on March 5, 1943 in Yantis, TX, the daughter of Sterling and Sylverine (Folmar) Funderburk. She married Herbert Flora on September 14, 2007 in Oklahoma. He preceded her in death October 14, 2008.

Mrs. Flora was a Cosmologist for Fashion Flare in Cumby for 10 years. She was a member of Greenpond Baptist Church, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary – VFW, and the Veterans of Foreign War.

She is survived by her children, Monty Webb and wife Pam of Commerce, Keith Webb and wife Terrie of Cumby, Vickie Webb Evans and husband Billy of Cumby, grandchildren, De’An and Kindra Webb of Commerce, Whitney Webb Helfferich and husband Jimmy of Brashear, Jamie Webb of Cumby, Cody McCord and wife Sarah of Sulphur Springs, James Wayne and Jim Evans of Cumby, Misty Evans Cline and husband Clinton of Sulphur Springs, great-grandchildren, Mark Cline and Mason and Maddox Potts.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Stoney Ray Webb, brother, William Edward “Pete” Funderburk, grandparents, Gus and Clara Folmar.

Graveside funeral services for Fay Bills of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Rev. Ray Evers officiating.

Mrs. Fay Bills passed away Tuesday morning, December 4, 2012 at Carriage House Manor. She was born in Hopkins County, on October 19, 1929, the daughter of Charlie Owens and Dot (Norton) Owens. She married Clovis Bills in 1968. He preceded her in death in 1999.

Survivors include: two sons, Jon Bradley Bills of Sulphur Springs and Ronald Dreadin (Liz) of Sibley, Louisiana; stepdaughter, Brenda Fuco of Dallas; three sisters, Ruby Bain, Mildred Lawson, both of Sulphur Springs and Marie Chamness (William) of Yantis and grandchildren, Hutch Bills, Julie Dreadin Pulliam and Kelly Dreadin and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, David Owens; brothers-in-law, Jack Bain and Bobby Lawson and nephew, David Lawson.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Harvest Church of God in Sulphur Springs and/or North Acres Baptist Church, Minden Louisiana.

A funeral service for Bobby J. Ramsey, Sr., age 65, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., December 6, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. B. J. Teer officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., prior to the service.

Bobby J. Ramsey, Sr. passed away at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was born in Sulphur Bluff on April 29, 1947, the son of J. A. Ramsey and Amar Sue (Davis) Ramsey. He married Patsy (Wilson) Mick in Durant, Oklahoma on November 23, 1975. She survives.

Survivors include: three sons, Kevin Mick Sr. and wife, Cuba of Sulphur Springs, Charles Mick of Amarillo and Kenny Kizer of Sulphur Springs; three daughters, Ruthie Mayers and husband, Gary of Brinker Community, Rhonda Whittle of North Hopkins and Heather Ormania of Suphur Springs; four brothers, Jamie Ramsey and wife, Peggy of Quinlan, Mike Ramsey and wife, Marsha of Garland, William Ramsey and wife, Donna, of Nelta and Dennis Ramsey of Sulphur Bluff; two sisters, Martha Cox and husband, Jim of Sulphur Springs, Linda Johnese and husband, Dick of Vadila, Louisiana; grandchildren, Christopher Whittle and Anna, Shawn Edwards and Chelsia, Bryan Ramsey, Kevin Mick, Jr., Morgan Mayers, Jace Mayers, Mallory Mick, Katlyn Ewton, and Kailynn Ormania and great-grandchildren, Ryan Lee Whittle and Logan Edwards.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bobby Joe Ramsey, Jr., daughter-in-law, Margie Ramsey and special nephew, James “Boogie” Ramsey.

Memorials may be made to the Bobby Joe Ramsey, Sr. Memorial Fund, 1716 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.

Funeral services for Glenn Fry, age 70, of Brashear, will be held Monday, December 3, 2012 at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Kenneth Ishmael officiating.

Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Cyrus Hurst, Chase Tyndell, Josh Banta, Stewart Hurst, Trevor Dotson, Troy Fry, Tanner Dotson, and Ryan Fry serving as pallbearers. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Fry passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 22, 1942 in Glenn County, California to Charles and Anna (Goodwin) Fry. Mr. Fry married Bonnie Carter on October 19, 1974 in Point; she survives.

He worked on the Cottonbelt Railroad and was a member of the House of Prayer Church in Emory.

Other survivors include: daughters, Sheriee Hurst and husband, Steve, of Point, Shelia Banta and husband, Steve, of Point, and Roxanne Yoder and husband, Arlen, of Powderly; sons, Tommy Fry and Donald Fry and wife, Sherre, both of Tyler; sister, Jackie Bowman; brothers, Gene and Bill Fry; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services for Dovie Garrett, 80, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 3, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Cook officiating.

Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery with Jimmy Winfield, Ron McCuine, Red Layne, Terry Rowe, Travis Ashley and George Andrew serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 2, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Garrett passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Carriage House Manor.She was born on September 6, 1932 in Lamar County, the daughter of James William and Otis (Phillips) Boyer. She married Troy Garrett on April 4, 2004 and he survives.

She is also survived by one daughter Joyce Connaughton and husband Larry of Sulphur Springs, grandchildren, Greg Connaughton and wife Becky of Emory and Kevin Connaughton and wife Melissa of Arizona, great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Ryan Connaughton of Arizona, Kayla Roth of Paris, TX, Brittney Pitre and husband Brandon of Emory, Nichole Connaughton and Fiancée, Seth Green of Emory, Kyle Evans of Emory, sisters, Gladys Brownlee of Pickton, Darlene McCollum and husband M. D. of Pittsburg along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Glenn Boyer, Clyde Boyer and one sister, Bonnie Bryan.

Graveside funeral services for Bobby Parker, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, have been scheduled for 3:00pm Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Ridgeway Cemetery with Bro. B. J. Teer officiating.

Pallbearers include Mike Parker, Richard Lee, Logan Thurman, Robert Stout, Seth Stout, and Tyler Stout. Junior Gregg will serve as honorary pallbearer.

A visitation will be held at Tapp Funeral Home from 1:30 to 2:30 prior to the service.

Bobby Gerald Parker was born January 28, 1937, in Oakland, the son of Freeman and Carrie Ferrell Parker. He passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 at Sunny Springs Nursing Home.

Survivors include, nieces, Didi Thurman, and husband, Logan, Tina Stout, and husband, Robert, Shirl Lee, and husband, Richard; nephew, Mike Parker, and wife, Alice; sister-in-law, Sandra Parker.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Parker and Benny Parker; and nephew, Danny Parker.

Funeral services and Eastern Star Services for Maurice Weir, age 92, of Dallas, formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Marvin Weir officiating.

Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery, with Carlton Michael Ederer, Jr., Mike Flippin, Larry Argenbright, Danny Argenbright, Tony Dehart and Ben Jennings serving as pallbearers.

Maurice Weir passed away Wednesday evening, November 28, 2012 at LifeCare Hospital of Dallas. She was born in the Nelta community on August 14, 1920, the daughter of Clarence Flippin and Fannie (Davidson) Flippin. She married William Hugh Weir, Jr. in Hugo on October 22, 1939. He preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker and retired seamstress for H. D. Lee. She was a member of Church of Christ and Eastern Star.

Survivors include: daughter, Susan Ederer of Dallas; grandchildren, Michelle Ederer and Carlton Michael Ederer, Jr. and great-grandchild, Madeline Suzanne Ederer-Blalock.

A funeral service for baby Jose Isiese Cuevas, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Monday, December 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

A private memorial service for Opal Perego, age 90, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at a later time by the family.

Opal passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her residence. She was born on September 18, 1922, the daughter of Admiral Dewey Galbreath and Alfus Blevins Galbreath. She married James Perego on September 9, 1951. He preceded her in death in 2012. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include: son, Allen Ray Perry; daughter, Courtney Perego Hitt and husband, Chad; grandchildren, Jackie, Don, Howard, Bonnie, Donnie, Dean, Gayla, Gregory, Ginnie, Jonathon Swindell, Gerald, Vicky, Jacobie, Desirae and Miss Lilah Belle; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Tammi, Nathan Crystal, Harley, Magan, Christopher, Brittany, Joshua, Ashley, Casey Brodie, Ashley, Destiny, Zachary, Skylar and Bronson; great-great-grandchildren, Jayde, Drayke, Leena, Marley, Molly, Kayla and Eliana.

She was preceded in death by: numerous sisters; one brother; daughter, Virginia Lee Perry.

Funeral services for Danny Joyce, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, will be at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., followed by burial in Liberty Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Joyce passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, at Carriage House Manor. He was born in the Cornish area near Greenwood, Arkansas, on November 22, 1933. He was born the son of Albert Arthur Joyce and Gladys Marie Davis Joyce.

Survivors include: wife, Claudine Dyer Joyce; sons, Danny Bruce, Jr. and wife, Julie and Brad and wife, Salome; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Catherina Elizabeth Wilhelmina de Haer Stone, beloved wife of Lonnie Stone passed away November 25, 2012. Cathy was born in Den Hague, Holland and moved to Luxemburg, Luxemburg in 1954 to work for the European Coal and Steel Community. Cathy and Lonnie got married in 1956 by the mayor of Luxemburg. Upon the completion of Lonnie's military duty, they moved to Louisana and several other cities throughout Texas.

Cathy is survived by her husband, Lonnie, son, Dennis W.W. Stone, daughter in law, Patty Stone, grand daughters, Stephanie Houser, husband Wes Houser and Lauren Stone and great grand daughter, Aubrey Houser. In addition she is survived by her sister, Elisabeth Josephine de Haer from Groningen, the Netherlands, nephew, Franciscus Wilhelmus Lambertus van der Kruik from Dren, the Netherlands and his wife Gerdina van der Kruik Planken.
Cathy was known by her friends and family as a great wife, outstanding mother and a loving person.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 28, 3:00 pm at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home, 803 N. Texas, Emory, Texas. Interment at Emory City Cemetery.

Cremation arrangements for Vachal White, age 64, of Emory, are pending with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. White passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012. He was born in Mineola on December 11, 1947, to Alton and Icy Leona Cherry White. He married Judy Marie Castleberry in Dallas on July 4, 1994. Gene worked as a long haul truck driver prior to his retirement.

Survivors include: wife; children; Marcus White, Rachal Karstens and husband, Gary, and Reany Arnold and husband, Mike; brothers, Jimmy White and Bobby White; grandchildren, Tre White, Katelyn White, Amanda Smith, Kelly Smith, McKenzie Arnold, Riley Arnold, and Joshua Arnold; great-grandson, Eason Arnold.

Funeral services for Jackie Rhodes, age 65, of Ft. Worth, formerly of Emory, is set for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 29, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Mission. Officiating will be Father Mike Snyder. Interment will be at Dougherty Cemetery.

Visitation is set for 6:00 p.m. and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Jackie passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth. She was born in Mineral Wells on March 7, 1949 to Jack and Geneva Inez Hopson Taylor. She married Mike Rhodes on July 12, 1975. She retired from Rains ISD in 2012. She taught for 40 years.

Survivors include: husband; children, Brandi Michelle Rhodes, Robert Michael Rhodes; sister, Patsy Holman; mother, Geneva Taylor.

Memorial graveside services for Sondra Lou Porter, age 74, have been set for Monday, December 3, 2012 at 1:00PM at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Ms. Porter passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 at the Doctors hospital in Dallas.

Funeral services for Rev. Henry E. Grubbs, age 85, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Moore officiating.

Military graveside honors by the Arden Hanes American Legion Honor Guard will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Veal Switch Cemetery in Hughes Springs with Rev. Ron Dyess officiating and Chris Harmon, Curtis Grubbs, Bradley Harmon, Jason Grubbs, Juston Grubbs, Jacob Grubbs, Billy Cooey and Bryan Cooey serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Grubbs and Calvin Grubbs.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Rev. Grubbs passed away on Monday, November 26, 2012 at Carriage House Manor. Rev. Grubbs was born on February 10, 1927 in Hubbard, TX, the son of Earnest Henry and Minnie Elizabeth (Cottongame) Grubbs. He was married to Billie Gene Carr for 56 years and they married on October 25, 1946 in Dallas, TX, and she preceded him in death on December 27, 2002.

Rev. Grubbs was a preacher for many years and retired as pastor from Rockdale Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Rev. Grubbs served in the United States Army during WWII, he was a member of the American Legion in Hughes Springs, Post 0351. He was a member of New Beginnings Church in Daingerfield.

He is survived by his children, Helen Goldsmith of Lone Star, TX, Bobbie Cooey Litton and husband Earl of Cumby, TX, Robert Grubbs and wife Barbara of Sulphur Springs, TX, Calvin Grubbs and wife Theresa of Yantis, TX, Brenda Riley and husband Brandon of Round Rock, TX, and Cindy Modrall and husband Sean of Leander, TX, brothers, David Grubbs and wife Linda and Oscar Grubbs all of Jacksonville, TX, 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by children, Jimmy Grubbs and Edith Jean Grubbs, great-granddaughter Jenny Rose, 7 brothers and 4 sisters.

Funeral services for Cleatus Johnson will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Willis Taylor Sr. officiating.

Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Kenneth Wright, Glenn Young, Jacob Williams, Cartritus Johnson Jr., Shaka Johnson, and Vencent Johnson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Autry Pride, Jackie Young, Willy Miles, Wesley Johnson, Billy Young, W.C. Pryor, Jimmy Johnson and Bob Thomas.

Cleatus Johnson, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler. He was born the son of Jack and Lucille Johnson on January 23, 1943 in Sulphur Springs. He married Anna Miles on November 26, 1968 in Rains County, TX. She survives.

Mr. Johnson was a retired warehouse foreman for Farmers Coop, and was affiliated with the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: daughter, Carla Houff (Don), of Nash, TX; brothers, Cartritus Jonson (Freddie), Dalvis Johnson (Vanessa), both of Sulphur Springs; sister, Leonia Williams (Ray), of Ft. Worth, three grandchildren; Delecia Simmons, Kendra Ross, and LaQualynn Miles; two great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Hollins and Nathaniel Simmons.

Funeral services for Tommy Barker of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at First Baptist Church with Rev. David Hardage and Rev. Mark Bryant officiating.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., prior to service at First Baptist Church.

Mr. Barker passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012, at ETMC of Tyler. He was born on July 12, 1936 in Peach Creek, TX, the son of Tom Hill Barker and Ina Mae Allen Barker. He married Helen Bryant Barker March 5, 1983. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Texas A&M. He was a retired Hopkins County Agriculture Extension Agent, and was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents. Mr. Barker was a veteran of the National Guard.

Survivors include: wife, Helen Bryant Barker of Brashear; children, Rhonda Barker Johnson, Danny Wayne Goldsmith and Jeffrey Bryant Goldsmith; sisters, Barbara Snyder and Shirley Perry; brothers, Daniel Barker, Raymond Barker and Harold Barker; numerous grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5501 Plaza Drive, Texarkana, TX 75503 or The Kidney Foundation, PO Box 592180, San Antonio, TX 78259.

Funeral services for Betty Martin, age 76, of Dallas, formerly of Hopkins County, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ms. Martinpassed away Thursday morning, November 22, 2012 at Legacy at Preston Hollow in Dallas.

Newt E. Anglin died November 21, 2012 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab Center in Sulphur Springs, TX.

Graveside services will be Saturday, December 1 at 2:00 at the Stewart Cemetery in Commerce, TX. Rev. Fred Randles will officiate. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

He was born July 25, 1921, the son of John T. and Martha Gibson Anglin in Campbell, TX. He was in the Navy and served during World War II and also in the Korean War aboard the USS Philippine Sea. Newt was also a teacher.

He is survived by one sister, Martha Snider of San Angelo, TX and one brother, Milbern Anglin of Greenville, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Travis Anglin, John Morris Anglin, Amos Anglin and Roma Anglin and sisters, Neva Barnett, Ruby Leigh Donovan, Verda Hogue, Ara Evelyn Eddins and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Albert Millsap, 80, of Cumby, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Brashear Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, November 24, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Margaret Arnold, of Sulphur Springs, is planned for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 24, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Family visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday evening, at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Billy Hugh Wilkison, age 76, of Cedar Hill, formerly of Reilly Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 23, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Dewain Mixon, Charley Wilkison and Dr. Kyle Wilkison officiating.

Interment will follow at Reilly Springs Cemetery, with Charley Wilkison, Birk Wilkison, Kyle Wilkison, Mitch Leathers, W. G. White, Gerald Heard and Harold Kling serving as pallbearers. Bob Aston will be honorary pallbearer.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service (1:00 p.m.) at the funeral home.

Billy Wilkison passed away at Charleton Methodist Hospital in Desoto Tuesday morning, November 20, 2012. He was born in Reilly Springs, on August 13, 1936, the son of John Archie Wilkison and Maggie May (Starrett) Wilkison. He married Nancy Joan Wilson in Dallas on June 4, 1959; she survives.

He was a retired route salesman for Bordens Milk Company and he was of the Baptist faith.

Other survivors include: two sons, Billy George “Teener” Wilkison and wife, Sandy of Kemp and Brian Keith Wilkison of Irving; two daughters Carol Lynn Wilkison of Cedar Hill and Dee Luann Wilkison of Irving; grandchildren, Misty Temple, Bella Stanley; great-grandchildren, Branden Matthews and Preston Temple, numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services for David A. Stinson, age 70, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Central Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24, 2012, with Rev. Bruce Stinson and Mike Hasten officiating. Interment will follow at City Cemetery, with Sam Callahan, Tony Cook, Glen Friddle, Bobby Harris, Wayman Keen, Doyle McKinzie, Tommy Moore, Bill Stewart, Oscar Aguilar and James Hulen serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Hodge, Clyde Browning, Frank Brandon and members of TFDA.

David A. Stinson passed away Tuesday morning, November 20, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Sulphur Springs on June 9, 1942, the son of Cecil Grady Stinson and Rose Joyce (Wilkins) Stinson. He married Joanne Mayes in Quinlan, on October 15, 1965; she survives. He was retired after 47 years as a funeral director. He was a 1960 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and a 1984 graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Vocational Educational Advisory Committee of S.S.I.S.D., Gideons, Pi Sigma Etta Scholastic Honor Fraternity and president of the 1984 class of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and former member of Board of Webb Hill Cemetery Association. He was past president of East Texas Funeral Directors and also Funeral Director of the Year.

Other survivors include: daughter, Debbie Stinson; son Bruce Stinson and wife, Gina and grandchildren, Savannah and Tucker Stinson, all of Sulphur Springs.

Memorials may be made to Hospice at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, Children’s Ministry at Central Baptist Church and/or Dinner Bell at First United Methodist Church.

Benjamin Franklin (B.F.) Ashcroft passed away Monday, November 19, 2012, in Lufkin, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at the Myra Wilson Chapel of the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 2:00pm with Rev. Charles Moore officiating. A graveside service will be held after the service.

B.F. was born on July 3, 1920 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Ruth Lynch and Charles Franklin Ashcroft. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1938. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with his B.B.A. in 1942. He then served as a communications officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

After returning from the service, B.F. joined his father at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company where he was an active member of the Board of the Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Association. He was married to Denney Pounds Ashcroft in 1948 until her death in 1991.

An active community leader, B.F. served as mayor of Sulphur Springs, president of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District, director of Alliance Bank, member of the EDC Board, founding member of the Hopkin’s County Industrial Foundation Board, active member of Sulphur Springs Rotary Club, member of the Sulphur Springs Public Library, and as a trustee of the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs where he served on numerous committees. He was 1984’s Citizen of the Year.

Personally, B.F. was an avid fisherman and enjoyed riding his boat on Lake Texhoma. His passion for football included having University of Texas football season tickets for over 50 years. He loved to travel, which includes visiting all 50 states.

In 1996, he married Elaine Burgess Ashcroft, of Nacogdoches, Texas, who survives him. He is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Anne Ashcroft of Nacogdoches, daughter and son-in-law Beth and Robert Holland of Dallas, and daughter and son-in-law Charlotte and George Clark of Dallas and Nacogdoches. His stepdaughter and husband Melinda and Jack Nelson of Richardson and stepdaughter and husband Christi and Cory Rickel of Katy. His grandchildren are Ashley and Jay Kingham of Houston, Alexandra Ashcroft of Houston, Katy Holland of Los Angeles, Robert (Bobby) Holland of Dallas, Anne Holland of New York City, Chad Wallace of Dallas, Elizabeth Wallace of Dallas, and step-grandchildren George Clark of Nacogdoches, Arthur Clark of Nacogdoches, Chance Rickel of Katy, Courtney Rickel of Katy, Christopher Xavier Nelson of Richardson, and Caedon Anthony Nelson of Richardson. He is also survived by a great granddaughter Elizabeth Bird Holland of Dallas.

Pallbearers are Enos Ashcroft, Thomas Allison, Joe Moore, Alec Bridges, Bobby Holland, and Chad Wallace. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Williamson, Henry McGrede and Louis McGrede.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Pinecrest Retirement Community in Lufkin, Texas, and to his extra special caregivers.

Funeral services for Robin P. Hood will be held Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship with Rev. Harold Nash officiating.

Interment will follow at East Caney Cemetery with Kelvin Debase, Gilbert Rowland, Van Harrison, George Ransome, Benjamin Askew Jr., and Vincent Ransome serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Palmer, Tony Taylor, Jo Don Dial, and Thomas Taylor Jr.

Robin Hood, age 38, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was born the daughter of Debra Williams on July 24, 1974 at Sulphur Springs, Texas. She married Marcus Hood on May 14, 1999 at Sulphur Springs, Texas. He survives.

Mrs. Hood worked as a Nurses Aid and was affiliated with the New Beginnings Fellowship Church.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Telluhah Bozeman and LaCosha Hood; son, Marquis Hood, parents, Debra Edwards and Tim Merrell; and grandmother, Blanche Petty, all of Sulphur Springs.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, O.D. and Jessie Williams and grandfather Ralph Petty.

William Hal Bobo age 69, of Point, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview. Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.He was born in Rockwall on January.12,1943, to Harliss Sylvester and Donna Estelle Brockaway Bobo.

Survivors include:

Wife: Judith Bobo of Point
Sons: Michael Anthony Bobo and wife Karen of Liberty City; and J. Christopher Bobo and wife Tanderra of Canton.
Sisters: Dowell Bailey and husband Jim of Longview; and Susie Greer of Hallsville.
Grandchildren: Nicholas Bobo; Nikaela Bobo; Anna Bunt; Judith Bobo; Jonathon Bobo; Destiny Bobo; Kristopher Napier; Shawn Napier; Matthew Napier
Great-Grandchildren: Brodie, Blaine, Luke, AJ, Mattie, Tony, and baby on the way.
Numerous other loving family and friends

Proceded by: Grandparents JJ and Alice Bostick; Parents; 2 brothers Bobby and James Bobo, 1 sister, Doris Gamel

Cremation under the directon of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Bobby “Jody” Emmons, age 65, of Cumby, will be conducted at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Jim Moore officiating.

Bobby “Jody” Emmons passed away Hunt Regional Health Care Friday morning, November 16, 2012. He was born in Grand Prairie November 14, 1947, the son of Brady Jasper Emmons and Margie Alice Garrett. He married Patricia Yvonne McCulley in Vernon on February 14, 1965; she survives.

He was a retired machinist for Zurn Pex and a member of Second Baptist Church in Vernon.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Pamela Emmons and Melissa Woods and husband, Danny, all of Cumby; brother, Jerry Emmons of Greenville; sister, Mary Pollan of Amarillo and grandchildren, Quintin Kent and Dezirae Rodrigues.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Brittany Kent; two sisters, Ruby Pollan and Alice Long and two brothers, Brady Don Emmons and Willie Wayne Emmons.

William Wayne McAllister, Sr. “Papa Bill” as everyone knows him, passed away at age 87, at his home in Emory on Thursday, November 15, 2012. William was born on March 11, 1925 in DePort to Mark Morris and Thelma Odessa Cheshire McAllister. William worked as a mechanic for many years before retiring. He loved nature, the outdoors, and gardening. He loved to garden and raise vegetables…...he and his daughter-in-laws made hot sauce every summer. He loved his hot sauce. He loved his children, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a wonderful man...johnny on the spot for whoever needed him at any time or anywhere.

Grandchildren: Tamera; Stephen; Matthew; Bonnie; John Paul; Kevin; Chris; Tina; Lori; Billy

Mattie Lene Couch, age 78, of Point, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012.

She was born in Lone Oak on July.18,1934, to Samuel Morris and Cordelia Eades Butler. Mattie was a member of First Baptist Church of Point. She was a caregiver to everyone, family and friends. She loved to work in her garden, sharing the produce with all of the family and neighbors.. Mattie loved going to family gatherings and visiting with her loved ones.

Survivors include:

Sons: Gary Couch and wife Danette of Point; and Tommy Couch and wife Tonda of Point Grandchildren: Justin Couch and Brandon Couch Numerous other loving family and friends

Preceded in death by: parents; 1 son: David Michael Couch in 2010

Cremation arrangements by Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Patricia Murel Garrett, age 69, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Garry Jordan officiating.

Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Howard Birchfield, Donald Birchfield, Bobby Burney, Earl Burney, Butch Burney and Skipper Hurley serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Garrett passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Garrett was born on December 6, 1942 in Sulphur Springs the daughter of Jessie Murel and Virginia Ruth (Birchfield) Burney. She married Edwin Garrett in 1960 in Sulphur Springs and he preceded her in death.

Mrs. Garrett was a Certified Nurses Aid for over 21 years and a member of South Liberty Church.

She is survived by one son, Wayne Garrett and wife Paula of Sulphur Springs, one daughter, Tanya Garrett of The Colony, brother, James Birchfield and wife Edna of Sulphur Springs, grandchildren, Amber Weaver and husband Barry of Commerce, Jessica McInnis and husband Bryan of Minnesota, Randall Garrett of Sulphur Springs, Erika Garrett of Tyler and London Garrett of The Colony, Shannon Powell and husband Bruce of Como, Bridget Clower and husband Robby of Rockwall, Brandon Price and wife Sara of Sulphur Springs, great-grandchildren, Benjamin Hatcher, Olivia Weaver and Bailey Weaver.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Jeffrey Garrett, sister, Dorothy Kennedy.

Funeral services for Mrs. Molly King of Sulohur Springs, are pening with Murray--Orwosky Funeral Home.

Jerry Don Chapman, age 50, of Emory, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at Hopkings County Memorial Hospial of Sulphur Springs.

He was born in Dallas on April.10,1962, to J.E. and Carmon Lorrine Cansler Chapman.

He loved his children very much. Jerry taught his children the ways of the world, and how to reach those goals.

Sisters: Rita Gray and husband Paul of Arkansas; Reva Jo Calhoun of Arlington; and Robbie Sue Calhoun of Lubbock.
Grandchildren: Ava Renne Chapman

People he cared about: Tiffany Rena Ray of Rockwall and Travis Loren Ray of Rockwall and Numerous other loving family and friends.

Cremations arrangements under the directions of Wilson-Orowsky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Clifton L. Alexander, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at League Street Church of Christ, at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2012, with Alvis Nichols and Buddy Wiggins officiating.

Interment will follow at Brashear Cemetery with Haddon Alexander, Alex Johnson, Brian Herrera, Collin Alexander, Grant Alexander, Joel Thompson, Andrew Belcher and Kevin Hatcher serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 19, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Alexander passed away at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation Saturday morning, November 17, 2012. He was born in Collin County on June 28, 1927, the son of Arthur E. Alexander and Myrtle (Terrell) Alexander. He married Marieta Joyce Noble in Dallas on May 14, 1954; she survives. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1945 and Draughn Business College. He worked for the United States Postal Service and Federal Reserve Bank before buying a dairy farm in Hopkins County in 1959. The dairy farm had 17 dairy cows and was developed into the nation’s largest registered Brown Swiss farm before dispersing in 1995. He served on the National Brown Swiss Board of Directors, Texas Dairy Herd Improvement Association and Texas Department of Agriculture Advisory Board. He was a member of the National Braunvieh Association, Texas Brown Swiss and National Brown Swiss Association and Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. He was Hopkins County Farmer of the Year in 1982 and served as an elder of League Street Church of Christ for many years. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Other survivors include: two sons, Dwight Alexander and wife, Michelle of Sulphur Springs and Rodney Alexander and wife, Elizabeth of Franklin, Tennessee; daughter, Cynthia Johnson and husband, Rex, of Tyler; grandchildren, Grant Alexander, Collin Alexander, Joel Thompson, Julia Belcher, Kaleigh Hatcher Haddon Alexander, Hannah Alexander, Rachel Alexander, Katelyn Herrera and Alex Johnson and great-grandchildren, Perry Belcher, Benton Hatcher, Katie Alexander and Olivia Herrera.

Funeral Services for Travis E. "Tot" Herman of Dike will be held at 11:00 am Monday, November 19, 2012, in the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Henry officiating.

Interment will follow in the North Hopkins Cemetery with Ricky Gilliam, Michael Arrellano, Steve Mitchell, Nate Teague, Cary Gilliam, and Cameron Mitchell serving as pallbearers. G. R. Romans will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Visitation will be one hour before service time at the Murray-Orwosky funeral home.

Mr. Herman was retired from the City of Sulphur Springs and was also a former proffessional horse trainer and jockey. Mr. Herman passed away at 3:00 am Saturday, November 17, 2012, in Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 2, 1930 in Birthright to Oscar Earl and Irie Sandifeer Herman. He married Nancy White on May 15, 1967 in Longview.

Other survivors include 3 daughters- Dolly Gilliam and husband Rickey of Como, Sandy Arrellano and husband Michael of North Richland Hills, and Sue Mitchell and husband Steve of Sulphur Springs. Grandchildren- Ashley Teague, Cary Gilliam, Felicia Arrellano, Candice McGinn, Kylie Arrellano, Jeremy Arrellano, Savanah Arrellano, Colton Arrellano, Anthony Arrellano, Afton Hare, and Cameron Mitchell. 7 Great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 brother-Arlis Herman and 1 sister Glenna Faye Moss.

Graveside services for William McAllister, Sr., age 87, of Emory, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Dunbar Cemetery. Bro. Robert Burns will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2012 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

William passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012. He was born in DePort on March 11, 1934.

Survivors include: sons, William Wayne McAllister, Jr. and wife, Laura, of Emory and Michael Joe McAllister and wife, Betty, of Emory; daughter, Peggy Laree Hernandez; brother, Jack McAllister of Paris; sister, Joyce Starnes of Bonham; grandchildren, Tamera, Stephen, Matthew, Bonnie, John Paul, Kevin, Chris, Tina, Lori, and Billy.

A funeral service for Larry Mack Coleman, age 56, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 19, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Chad Calhoun officiating.

Interment will follow at Shirley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Coleman passed away Friday morning, November 16, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Sulphur Springs on April 3, 1956, the son of Ennis Ardis Coleman and Leola Haney. He was a retired truck driver and he was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: adaughter, Amy Coleman Strain of Sulphur Springs; stepsons, Jeremy Lohr and James Lohr of Iowa; brother, Don Coleman of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Rachel Bassham of Sulphur Springs and Mamie Dougherty of Gilmer and grandchildren, Taylor Strain and Jordin Lohr.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Curtis Coleman, Bobby Coleman, Tommy Coleman and Joe Dan Coleman.

Funeral services for Bobby Emmons, age 65, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Delma Howard, age 67, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 2012, at Little Hope Cemetery in Winnsboro, with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ms. Howard passed away on Wednesday morning, November 14, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Winnsboro, on August 9, 1945, the daughter of C.J. Hood and Mauline Vaughn Hood. She married Billy Wayne Howard who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and she was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: daughters, Cindy Smith and husband, David, of Lone Grove, OK and Margaret Sparks of Winfield; sons, Gordon Moody and wife, Becky, and David Moody, all of Jacksboro; sister, Mary Christopher and husband, Glen, of Chico; brothers, Lot Hood and wife, Nora, of Chico and Gordon Hood and wife, Vonda, of Park Springs; grandchildren, Austin Moody, Matt Moody, Lindsey Moody, Krandy Jones, Ray Moody, Reasha Moody, Tim Moody, Amber Baxley, Kathy Baxley, Robert Butler, Keith Butler, Emily Smith, Joey May, Brian Johnson and Danny Johnson; numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: son, Coren Moody; daughter, Mary Moody; brothers, Joe Hood and Billy Ray Hood; sister, Virginia Ann Dickson; grandson, Charles Moody and great-son, Avery Morgan.

Funeral services for Evola J. Williams, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, ar pending with Murray-Orwoksy Funeral Home.

Ms. Williams passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab.

Funeral service for Jackie Charles "Jack" Gray, age 81, of Emory, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church #1, with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. Bro. Jeff Thompson will officiate.

Mr. Gray died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Hunt County Regional Hospital. He was born in Onley on Feb. 6, 1931, to Milton and Rosa Mae Scott Gray. He married Margie Jo Inman in Pampa in 1952.

Mr. Gray served his country in the U.S. Army, during WW II. In his earlier working years, he worked for oil companies in the oil fields. Before his retirement, he worked in his own electrical contracting company, High Plains Electric.

Pallbearers will be Robert Kile, Bobby Kile, Ronnie Kile, Kent Kile, Steve Taylor, and Rodney Weaver.

Survivors include: Daughter: Diane Gray Peerson and husband, Mike of Sanger Sister: Mildred "Shorty" Rossee of Rockwall Grandchildren: Tyson Enterline; Jaime Pickle; Seth Peerson Great-Grandchildren: 4 Special Nephews: Robert Kile, wife Betty; Bobby Kile, wife Joan; and Ronnie Kile, wife Suzy Numerous other loving family and friends

Funeral services for Frank Burns, age 87, of Miller Grove, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 8, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services for Richard Bryan Moore, age 89, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 10, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., prior to service time at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Moore passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Graveside funeral services for Bertha McKiddy, age 95, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Emblem Cemetery, at 1:30 p.m., Friday, November 9, 2012, with Rev. Jim Barksdale officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ronnie Hunt, Ricky Hunt, Danny Mathis and Billy Mathis.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 9, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. McKiddy passed away Tuesday afternoon November 6, 2012 at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Sulphur Springs on September 2, 1917, the daughter of Dude Butler and Bessie (Pickle) Butler. She married Emmit Leon McKiddy. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include: three daughters, Barbara Hunt of Sulphur Springs, Helen Mathis of Red Oak and Linda Clark of Italy, Texas; two sisters, Mary Ferrell of Birthright and Wynell Duffer of Midland; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter, Shirley Wheeler; brother, Buddy Tucker; four sisters, Sissy Martin, Leatrice Stemridge, Lillie McWilliams and Marie Foust and two grandchildren, Debbie Jackson and Gary Duffer.

Funeral services for Ragine (Starrett) Moore, age 92, of Reilly Springs, will be Friday, November 9, 2012 at Tapp Funeral Home with visitation at 10am and services at 11am. Interment will follow in City Cemetery.

Ragine (Starrett) Moore was born November 22, 1919 in Hopkins County the daughter of Ed and Sally Nugent. She married Don Dempsey who preceded her in death in 1944, then later married Marion Eugene Moore who also preceded her in death in 1981.

Mrs. Moore was retired from teaching at Houston Independent School District and was a member of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, serving in the prayer and international ministries. Mrs. Moore passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012 after a brief illness.

Survivors include, daughters, Marian Faucett and husband, Jim; Donna Golemi, and husband, Frank; grandchildren Rob Faucett, Elizabeth Hancock and husband, Shea, Lisa Every and husband, Nathan; great-grandchildren Emma Every, Oliver Every, and Brooks Hancock; sister-in-law Ada Starrett; nieces Elizabeth Williams, Peggy Wright, Laura Bogard, and nephew Steve Starrett.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Robbie Attlesey McKenzie, James Starrett, and Howard Starrett.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children International, P. O. Box 219055 Kansas City, MO 64121.

Funeral services for Mel Price, age 78, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at League Street Church of Christ at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 8, 2012, with Tommy Panter and Chuck Lawrence officiating.

Interment will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Myrtle Springs Cemetery in Cherokee County. Serving as pallbearers will be Johnathon Gammill, Clay Hansford, Tibor Siklosi, Clark Ashley, Nick Nichols and Bavard Hill.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Price passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wichita Falls on November 11, 1933, the son of Melvin Kimbrough Price, Sr. and Jessie Faye (Rogers) Price. He married Sherrel Burton in Ponta on August 20, 1960; she survives.

He was co-owner and general manager of KDXE-FM Radio and a college professor . He was also a member of League Street Church of Christ. He served on The Crime Stoppers Board, the Food Bank Board and was involved with the The American Cancer Society, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and part of a boys’ mentoring program at Sulphur Springs Middle School. He served in the United States Army.

Other survivors include: four daughters, Sherri Stern and husband, Alan, of Houston, Terry Bly of Plano, Kelly You of Sulphur Springs and Monica Siklosi and husband Tibor of Norman, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Johnathon Gammill and Shelby, Katelyn Bly, Clay Hansford, Elise Siklosi and Ethan Siklosi and great-grandson, Jackson Lundell. He was preceded in death by brother, Terry Price and sister, Shirley Ashley.

Memorials may be made to Camp Deer Run, 1227 CR 4590, Winnsboro, TX 75494 and/or League Street Church of Christ Youth Fund, 1100 South League Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Funeral services for Bessie Goldsmith, age 92, of Birthright, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Bailey and Don Shaw officiating.

Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Terry Goldsmith, Mickey Davis, Randy Cook, Mike Burnside, Mike Gibby, Greg Martin, Brad Martin, and Dr. Tod Conner serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Lanny Ramsay, Gus Hudson, Dr. I. L. Balkom IV, De Hungerford, Sam Savier, Billy Crowson, and the members of Birthright United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Monday evening November 5, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mrs. Goldsmith passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Carriage House Manor. She was born on December 15, 1919 to Lawrence and Gladys (Chester) DeBord. She married Lawrence Elmer Goldsmith in Sulphur Springs on October 30, 1937. He preceded her in death in 2003. Ms. Goldsmith was a dairy farmer, cotton farmer, worked at Munves and H.D. Lee, and was an LVN. She was a member of the Birthright United Methodist Church.

Survivors include: son, Jimmy Goldsmith and wife, Joyce, of Birthright; daughters, Peggy Gibby and husband, Jerry Don, of Birthright and Nita Kelty and husband, Tim, of Sulphur Springs; brother, Chester DeBord and wife, Faye, of Ladonia; sisters, Mary Kleinheinz and husband, Carl, of New Glauras, Wisconsin, Jean Smith of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Doris Fennell of Ft. Worth; grandchildren, Debbie Davis and husband, Mickey, Terry Goldsmith and wife, Gina, Donna Cook and husband, Randy, Janet Burnside and husband, Mike, Mike Gibby and wife, Sandra, Greg Martin and wife, Allison, Brad Martin and wife, Kristen, and Leah Conner and husband, Dr. Tod, Karol Ann DeLong and husband, Chris, Tommy Kelty and wife, Debbie; great-grandchildren, Amanda and Ashley Edmonson, Jamie, Justin and Jaden Goldsmith, Elizabeth and Christina Cook, Kenzi and Thor Burnside, Savana Jennings and husband, Danny, Tara and Canyon Gibby, Sloane, Spencer and Skyler Martin, Emily, Mallory and Abbey Martin, and Sadie, Kelty, Lucy, and Mac Conner, Chaney and Drew DeLong, Mariah, MaKenna and Miley Kelty, Zachary Kelty and wife, Samatha, MaKenzie Glynn and husband, Jarod and Marissa Kelty ; and great-great-grandchildren, Jemma Jennings and Leila Kelty.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dalby and Rudolph DeBord, grandson, Mike Kelty, great-grandson, Hunter Burnside and great-great-grandson, Jace Glynn.

Memorials may be made to Hospice at Memorial and/or Birthright United Methodist Church.

Funeral service for Robert Nelson Spinks, of Emory, will be held at Elm Baptist Church, at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Bro. Johnny Wheat and Bro. Paul Noble will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Monday evening at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Spinks died peacefully early Saturday morning, Nov. 3, 2012, at his residence. He was born Oct. 2, 1925, in Rains County, to Seth Oneas and Edna Center Spinks. Mr. Spinks served his country in the U. S. Army. He married Irma Edwina Lackey in Rains County, Nov. 27, 1947. Mrs. Spinks died earlier this year, in June.

Mr. Spinks was a dairyman and farmer for many years. He was a faithful member of Elm Baptist Church all of his life.

Survivors include: Sons: Jimmy Spinks of Emory, and Chuck Spinks of Houston Daughter: Carla Spinks Thompson of Emory 1 Sister: Barbara Spinks Lynn of Yantis Grandchildren: Marissa Meredith; Blake Spinks; Colton Spinks; Rustieanne Spinks; Lindsay Stofle; and Carrie Busby Great-Grandchildren: Blair Spinks; Braxton Spinks; Cameron Meredith; and Cash Stofle

Mr. Spinks was preceded in death by: Parents, 1 son, Nelson Spinks in 1995; 3 Sisters, Tommie Jean Pentacost, Clara Hall, and Rachel Purdy

In lieu of flowers, dontations may be made to Elm Baptist Church in Robert's memory.

Funeral service for Robert Stephenson Hines, Jr, of Emory, will be held at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home,at 2:00 pm, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. Bro. Wayne Wolfe and Bro. Joe Pierce will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Wednesday, November 7 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Hines died Sunday evening, Nov. 4, 2012, at his residence. He was born December 23, 1941, in Sulphur Springs, to Robert Stephenson and Freda Lee Blanton Hines.

He married Flora Etta Plunk in Garland, September. 3, 1960.
Mr. Hines was a machinest for many years. He was a member of Daughtery Baptist Church. He was associated with the North Rifle Association and a lifetime member of the North American Club.

Survivors include: Wife: Flora "Flo" Hines of Emory,Sons: Stephen Hines and wife Marion of Dallas and Michael Wayne Hines and wife Karen of Rockwal;l
Daughter: Patti Jean Hines Harwood and husband Jimmy of Marshall, NC; Brother: John Edward "Sonny" Hines and wife Mildred of Emory; Sisters: Barbra Jaggers and husband Kenneth of Emory and Sue Strebeck and husband Bobby of Arlington;Grandchildren: Mathew Hines, Morgan Hines, Ashley Harwood, Justin Harwood, and Elaina Harwood; and his faithful companion and shadow "LUCKY DOG."

Mr. Hines was preceded in death by:Parents, 1 infant brother, and 1 infant gandson, James Harwood.

In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Della Blanton Memorial Hall in Memory of Jr. Hines.

Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home was honored to handle the arrangements for the Robert Hines Family.

Funeral services for Patty Lee, age 60, of Hooks, TX are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Billy Martel, age 51, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 4, 2012.

Mr. Martel passed away Wednesday morning, October 31, 2012. He was born in Van Alstyne on July 1, 1961, the son of Irvin Martel and Dorothy Davis Martel.

Survivors include: wife, Kim Martel; daughters, Hannah and Madison Martel, both of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Margie Smith of Sulphur Springs, Debbie Willis of Sherman, and Debra Deboer of Tacoma, WA; brothers, Larry Perry of Sulphur Springs, Jim Perry of Atoka, OK, Joel Perry of Arizona, Jimmy Melton of Detroit, TX, and Dean Melton of Detroit, TX.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice.

Funeral services for Mary Rouse will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Myra Wilson Chapel at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with interment to follow under the direction of Klein Funeral Home, 16131 Champion Forest Dr., Spring, TX 77379, ph. 281-320-2674.

Mary Rouse passed away October 29, 2012. She was born in Sulphur Springs on August 21, 1922. She was a long time resident of Port Neches, TX where she worked for Members Mutual Insurance for 23 years. She resided the last 22 years in Spring, TX.

Survivors include: children, Andy Rouse, Judy Lohmann and husband, John, Kay Rouse, Pete Rouse and wife, Brenda; grandchildren, Chad Lang, Courtney Walker, Scott Rouse and Amy Rouse; great-great-grandchildren, Alex Walker, Sage Walker and Kayla Lang; sister, Billiefae Sellers and husband, Charles; nephews, Tom Sellers and wife, Pam, John Sellers and wife, Kim.

She was preceded in death by: husband, James A. Rouse; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Braden; mother, Mattie Vaden Anderson.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Houston Humane Society, American Heart Association or the charity of your choice.

Graveside funeral services for Ethlyn Sellers, formerly of Hopkins County, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Ethlyn passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 at Baybrook Village Care and Rehab in McKinney.

A graveside service for J. D. Gilbert, age 78, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at South Liberty Cemetery, at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012, with Rev. Jimmy Gilbert officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

J. D. Gilbert passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Hopkins County on December 14, 1933, the son of Gordon Barrett Gilbert and Icy Pearl (Campbell) Gilbert. He was a retired rancher/farmer and a member of South Liberty Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include: two sisters, Clemmie Lee Crouch of Boston Georgia and Tiny Lou DeMoss of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; nephews, Kevin and Shawn Chapman and niece Cindy.

He was preceded in death by sister, Shirley Ann Alexander and brother, Robert Gilbert.

Funeral services for Ruby Coats, age 91, of Emory are set for Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Emory Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Emory City Cemetery.

Visitation is set for Monday, October 29, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home chapel.

Mrs. Coats passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 at Hospice Homeplace in Tyler. She was born April 12, 1921, in Miller Grove, TX to William and Cora Etta Senters Burnett. She married James Frank Coats in Emory in 1936.

Survivors include: sons, Frankie Coats and wife, Barbara, of Emory and Samuel Avaughn Coats and wife, Hazel, of Dougherty; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: son, Billy Frank Coats; daughter, Willow Golightly; 3 brothers, Floyd Burnett, J.B. Burnett and Odell Burnett.

Funeral services for Mary Warren, of Cumby, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Cumby.

Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2012, at Murray-Orwoksy Funeral Home.

Mrs. Warren passed away on Saturday morning, October 27, 2012, at Walnut Place Nursing Home, in Dallas. She was born in Ginger, TX on May 8m 1921, the daughter of Melvert Jackson and Audrey Lee McAlister Bullard. She married James J. Warren, Jr. on January 25, 1940. He preceded her in death. She held a degree from East Texas Teachers College. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Cumby. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, The 20th Century Club of Cumby and TOPS.

Survivors include; son, Jeryl Warren and wife, Barbara; daughter, Marsha Rucker and husband, Ben; grandchildren, Joshua Warren, Jeremy Warren, Emili Jarvis, Jodi Sudderth, Kathryn Killian and Dax Rucker; great-grandchildren, Megan Rucker, Austin Jarvis, Landon Mabe, Hannah Jarvis, Grace Bailey, Aiden Jarvis, Jack Petty, Holden Killian and Jacob Warren.

Mamie Ruth Watson 96, of Emory passed away October 23, 2012 at her place of residence.

Services are scheduled for 10:00 am Monday, October 29, 2012 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Moore officiating.

Mrs. Watson was the daughter of Arthur Monroe and Julie Moore Smith. She was born March 17, 1916 in Cumby, TX.

During her lifetime she worked as a school bus driver for twenty-six years, custodian for the school and her church, and worked for JC Penney's.

She is survived by her daughter , Nina Young of Emory; son, Joe Seeber III and wife Elaine of Waco; five step-children, Jeanetta Watson, Wayne Bryant, Donnie Bryant, Faye Strickland and Jack Watson; 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren and numerous other loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters and four brothers; her husbands, Joe Seeber, Leonard Bryant and Jack Watson; one son, Paul Seeber in 2012; one grandson, Kenny Young in 2011; and two step-children, Wendell Watson and Lloyd Watson.

Arrangements are with Wilson-Orworsky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Gary Kibler, age 73, of Commerce, will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Commerce on Friday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Senora Cemetery in Fairlie. The nephews will serve as pallbearers along with the Commerce High School Class of 1958.

Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, October 25 from 6:00 p.m. to8:00 p.m.

Mr. Kibler passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 23, 2012. He was born in Ft. worth on august 14, 1939, the son of F.W. and Annie Reese Kibler. He married Loretta Bell Horn on October 26, 1963. He was in the banking business for more than thirty years. Mr. Kibler was also was a farmer. He graduated from Commerce High School in 1958.

Survivors include: wife; daughters, Cindy Redman and husband, Jeff, of Allen and Dian Underwood and husband, Wes, of Commerce; grandchildren, Connor, Alex and Garrett Redman and Allie and Sam Underwood; brother, Glen Kibler and wife, Mary; many extended family members.

Memorial services for Carolyn Rogers, age 65, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at First Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 26, 2012, with Bro. Fred Lewis officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the funeral home.

Carolyn Rogers passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 23, 1947, the daughter of John Riley Fouse and Aline Christine Keith Fouse. She married Jimmy Rogers on October 2, 1970; he survives. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include: son, Michael Rogers; daughter, Christine Harris, all of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Hannah Nichole Skaggs and Mikala Elizabeth Rogers; brother, Billy Joe Fouse of Arlington; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Royce Fouse and Troy Fouse; sister, Ima Grace Weeks.

Funeral services for James Perkins, age 75, of Sulphur Springs have been scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Pete Adrian officiating and assisted by Rev. Debbie Riggsby.

Visitation has been set for Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Tapp Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Perkins passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral services for William Roundtree, age 72, of the Greenpond Community, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 25, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral HOme Chapel. Rev. Verne Hawkins and Gary Roundtree will officiate.

A military graveside service, under the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at Greenpond Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Don Roundtree, Gary Roundtree, John Paul Roundtree, Bill Alexander, Keith Schuler, George Crowley, and Daniel "Boone" Lowrie. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Dodd, Jerry Dodd, and Anson Lowrie.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mr. Roundtree passed away at his residence Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He was born on January 27, 1940, the son of Lawrence Wheeler Roundtree and Clysta Grace Alexander Roundtree. He married Jackie White Dodd, in Talequah, Oklahoma, on April 6, 2011. She survives.

Mr. Roundtree was a commercial construction superintendent and was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
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Other survivors include: two daughters, Donna Lynn Pearce Thursby and husband William of Cedar Hill, and Amy Liggett of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Sage Liggett, Jacob Liggett, Jessica Wooldridge, Stephen Hotz, and Michael Hotz: and a great-granddaughter, Jaylin Hope Carpenter.

He way preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Gail Hotz; a sister, Jeanine Lowrie; and four brothers, Luie, Roy, Billie Wallace, and Paul Roundtree.

Funeral services for Mary Miller, age 99, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 28, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bruce Stinson will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Rockdale Cemetery, with Kenneth Williams, Jeffrey Williams, Bill Patterson, Bill Krecek, Walter Krecek, and Mike Haynsworth serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to services at the funeral home.

Mrs. Miller passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at Sunny Springs Nursing Home. She was born on November 4, 1912, in Thurber, Texas, the daughter of Thomas and Stella Dudko Fron. She married James Howard Williams, on June 2, 1930, in Erath City, Texas. He preceded her in death, on December 6, 1943. She married Harry J. Miller, on June 5, 1948, in Dallas. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1983.

Survivors include: a son, Donald Williams of Sulphur Springs; a daughter, Cynthia Haynsworth and husband Mike of Sulphur Springs; one sister, Louise Krecek of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Leslie Patterson, Kenneth Williams, Jeffrey Williams, Seanda Haynsworth, and Charlotte Haynsworth; and great-grandchildren, Keith Williams, Scott Williams, Luke Williams, Jonathan Patterson, Jennifer Patterson, and Andrew Patterson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Johnny Fron, Mike Fron, Tony Fron, Stanley Fron, and Walter Fron; and sisters, Rosie Skotnicki, Agnes Jones, Edith Thompson, and Barbara Watkins.

Funeral services for James Perego, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2012, at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Mr. Perego passed away on Sunday evening, October 21, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Jasper, TX, on May 27, 1923, the son of Benjamin Franklin Perego and Catheryn Garcia Perego. He married Opal Wynona Galbreath on September 9, 1951. She survives.

Mr. Perego was a manager of True Value Hardware Stores.

Other survivors include: a son, Allen Ray Perry of Nacogdoches; a daughter, Courney Perego Hitt and husband, Chad; grandchildren, Jackie, Don, Howard, Bonnie, Donnie, Dean, Gayla, Gregory, Ginnie, Jonathon Swindell, Gerald, Vicky, Jacobie, Desirae, and Miss Lilah Belle; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Tammi, Nathan, Crystal, Harley, Magan, Christopher, Brittany, Joshua, Ashley, Casey, Brodie, Ashley, Destiny, Zachary, Skylar, and Bronson; and great-great-grandchildren, Jayde, Drayke, Leena, Marley Molly, Kayla, and Eliana.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Perego; and a daughter, Virginia Lee Kerr.

Funeral services for Claire Pratt Quortrup, age 83, of Dallas and a native of Sulphur Spring, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Myra Wilson Chapel at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to service time at the chapel.

Mrs. Quorturp passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at her residence. Born on February 15, 1929 in Greenville to Robert “Sally” and Helen Pratt, both late of Sulphur Springs, she attended Fairfax Hall in Waynesboro, VA and Hockaday, Jr. College and SMU in Dallas.

She enjoyed many interests. She studied photography and built a darkroom in the 1970’s. She conducted genealogical research and eventually met family in Denmark. She managed her father’s cattle operation in Como after his death. She was never without a book and she was a long-time fan of the Texas Rangers. Claire is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 46 years, William H. “Bill” Quortrup.

She is survived by three children, William Hastings Quortrup, Jr and wife Dewie, Helen “Cissy” Hilbert and husband Peter, and Robert Hill Quortrup and wife Mary Ann; six grandchildren, Benjamin Quortrup, Oben Quortrup, Sarah Quortrup, Duval Hilbert, Zachary Quortrup and Noah Quortrup; and three great-grandchildren, Amanda Wagner, Anabelle Claire Quortrup, and Kees Quortrup.

Funeral services for Daniel Plunkett, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 25, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow services in the Como Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mr. Plunkett passed away at his residence. He was born September 21, 1944 in Ringgold, LA, the son of Lee Roy and Eunice Viola Potts Plunkett. He married Billie Joyce Nalls October 4, 1963 in Cleburne, TX. She preceded him in death in 2010. He was a self-employed carpenter.

Survivors include: son, Jeff Plunkett and wife, Shaleena, Danny Plunkett and wife, Tammy and Charlie Plunkett; daughters, Pam Teague and husband, John, Tonyia White and husband, Peyton and Mary Plunkett and Tony Darby; grandchildren, Charlie Teague, Casey and Chris Ragsdill, Rickey Plunkett, Jeffrey Plunkett, Jessica Plunkett, Allyson Plunkett, Harley Plunkett, Courtney Plunkett, Corporal Zachary White and Colton White; great-grandchildren, Kendall Ragsdill, Cadden Ragsdill and Railynn Plunkett; 2 brothers and 4 sisters along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Maxie Lee "Mac" Robison, age 79, of Emory, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mr. Robison passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at his residence in Emory. He was born on Octoberber 30, 1932, in Bairdstown, Tx, the son of Clyde E. and Vera Viola Mayberry Robison. He married Vesta Lorine Wear, in Houston, on December 30, 1957. She survives.

Mr. Robison was retired as a shipping foreman for Tyler Pipe Company.

Other survivors include: two sons, Phillip Robison and wife Glenda of Quinlan and Michael Robison of Copperas Cove; daughters, Shandra McIntosh and husband Jerry of Farwell, Renee Hickman and husband B.I. of Garldan, and Tammy Wilson and husband Scott of Waldron, AR; adopted daughters, Judy HIckman and husband David of Ore City, and Gina Luey of St. Helens, OR; his mother-in-law, Ellie Wear of Spearman; a sister, Doris Wade of Seymour; thirteen grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 9 step-great grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, Arthur Wear; a daughter-in-law, Yuri Robison; three brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services for Evelyn Hershey, age 79. of Yantis, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Jim Thompson and Buddy Wiggins will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Seymore Cemetery, with Jeff Bernight, James McWilliam, and James Samuelson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Fred Fisher.

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

Mrs.Hershey passed away on Saturday night, October 20, 2012, in Baylor Medical Center, in Dallas. She was born in Greenville, Tx, on November 11, 1932, the daughter of Everett Eugene Seymore and Nina Noreen "Nancy" Newton Seymore. She marrid Sammy Ray Hershey, in Lubbock, on August 11, 1951. He survives.

Mrs. Hershey was a homemaker and a meber of League Street Church of Christ.

Other survivors include: a son, Lowry Hershey and wife, Brenda, of Amarilllo; three daughters, Rhealyn Samuelson and husband, Gary of Denton, Holly Phillips of Granite Shoals, and Sandray Bernight and husband Jeff of Brashear; grandchildren, Declan Hershey, Rachelyn Hershey, Ethan Hershey, Eoin Hershey, Lindley Glover and Jim, Jessica Flores and Les, Karyn Samuelson, Rachel Samuelson, Esther Samuelson, Lydia Samuelson, James Samuelson, Deborah Samuelson, Roxanne Phillips, Rebecca Solorzano, and Alber and Nicholas Reeves; and great-grandchildren, Lexi, John, Kaylee, Hailie, Landon, and Gavin.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Hershey.

Memorials may be made to the League street Church of Christ "Special Missions Program."

Funeral services for James Perkins, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Tapp Funeral HOme.

Mrs. Perkins passed away on Sunday morning, October 21, 2012, at Carriage House Manor.

Arrangements are with Tapp Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Tanya Smiddy, age 39, of Tira, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Joel Tiemeyer and Linda Rankin will officiate.

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

Ms. Smiddy passed away on Saturday afternoon, October 20, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Hopkins County, on July 10, 1973, the daughter of Ronald Joe Smiddy, and Brenda Lou O'Shields Smiddy. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: her mother; a brother, Ronald Joe. Smiddy, Jr.: a sister, Rachell Sills and husband Ron; nieces and nephews, Justin Smiddy, Joe Smiddy, Chastin Smiddy, Rheston Sills, and Rylan Sills; a great-niece, Jailee Smiddy; her dog, Rascal, and her Cadiologist and special friend, John Tim Bricker.

She was preceded in death by her father; her grandparents; and her soulmate, Casey Crosby.

Memorials may be made to the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Texas at Houston, 6410 Fannin, #360, Houston, Texas 77030 and/or the Hopkins County Animal Protection League.

Funeral services for Sedell "Red" Ferrell, of Peerless, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow services in the Posey Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2012, at the funeral home.

Sedell Ferrell passed away at Sunny springs Nursing Home on October 20, 2012. He was born in Hopkins county on May 21, 1929, the son of Homer Ferrell and Pearl Keith Ferrell. He married Mary Tucker in the Branahm Community, October 2, 1948; she survives. He was a retired dairyman and a member of Peerless Baptist Church.

Survivors include: sons, Larry Dean Ferrell and Johnny Dell Ferrell and wife, Belinda; brother, Lee Ray Ferrell; sisters, JoAnn Prince, Della Ruth Wright, all of Sulphur Springs and Patsy Jane Patridge of Pine Forest; grandchildren, Amanda Griffith, Josh Ferrell, David Stribling, Jr., Jacob Ferrell, Glenn Ferrell, Ronny Ferrell and Christin and Kevin Campbell; great-grandchildren, Dylan Odom, Alex Ferrell, Landon and Heston Gilbreath, Mazie Ferrell and Amber Stribling.

He was preceded in death by: parents; sister, Katherine Hooten; son, Jerry Ferrell; granddaughter, Cassie Ferrell.

Memorials may be made to the Posey Cemetery Association.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Kay Minter-Tomlin, age 67, of Pickton, are sechedule for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012, in First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs.

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00, prior to services, at First Baptist Church.

Kay died peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2012, with her family by her side at her home in Pickton, Texas. She was born in Sulphur Springs on July 29, 1945 to the late Ralph and Vernie Ruth Allison Kimmons. She graduated from East Texas State University, was a Methodist, a member of Kappa Delta, Angel Flight, The Moos, Community Bible Study, and First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs Sunday School class.

She was a high school English teacher. a wonderful mother and loving wife. Kay touched so many lives and will be missed by many. Her strong spirit and faith will live on through her children, grandchildren, former students, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her first husband, Price Minter.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis Tomlin of Pickton; son, Charley Minter and wife Sunshine of Lindale; daughters, Jenny Anthony of Ponder, Deedra Bentley and husband Brad of Amarillo, Shelly Greco and husband Joe of Plano; sister, Sandra Minter of Pickton; grandchildren, Madison Hunsucker, Josie Hunsucker, Price L. Minter, Tex Minter, Barek Bentley, Paige Bentley, Nicholas Greco, Roman Greco; nephew and niece, Shannon Minter, Mikeanne Minter; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

In lieu of usual remembrances, the family suggests memorial donations to: Hearts of Life Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 531, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.

Funeral services for Sarah Moss, age 93, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Hall and Bro. Tommy Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with the grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Sarah passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Rock Creek Nursing Home. She was born on December 14, 1918 in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of Carl and Vera Goodson Anderson. She was a lab technician and a member of Davis Street Baptist Church.

Survivors include: sons, C.L. Moss and wife, Sonny , of Como, Jerry R. Moss and wife, Helen of Sulphur Springs and Joe Dan Moss and wife, Cheryl of Garland; 6 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Virgil Anderson of Dallas; numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation for James Vernon Woodall, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2012.

Mr. Woodall passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at his residence. He was born in California on December 16, 1949, the son of Vernon and Margaret Woodall. He married Elaine Sanders in Sulphur Springs; she preceded him in death. He was an auto mechanic and a member of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: sons, Chris Woodall and wife, Crissy Kuiper and Jeff Woodall and wife, Anna Sycheva-Woodall; grandchildren, Brooke, Cameron, Brittany, Sophia and Liza; sisters, Sandra Ledbetter and Bonnie Miller; numerous step-grandchildren.

James C. Morris Services Cancelled due to family emergency.....Will be Rescheduled.

Funeral services for James C. Morris, age 92, of Dallas, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012 with Rev. Jimmy Henry officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery.

Mr. Morris passed away at his residence, in Dallas on October 15, 2012. He was born in Hugo, OK, the son of Oscar and Artie Butler Morris. He was a graduate of Texas Tech College as an electrical engineer in 1941. He served during WWII, as an Army Air Corp instructor in the theory and operation of radar.

Survivors include: wife, Helen Smith Morris; children, James, Glenn and Sylvia; seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lillie Gode, age 96, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, october 17, 2012, at West Oaks Fuenral Home Chapel. Rev. Don Tinsley will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Arbala Cemetery, with Kevin Horton, Brad Ellis, W. G. white, Jerry Womack, Jerry Willis, and Gino Medina serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., prior to services, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gode passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home. She was born on November 5, 1915, in Hopkins County, the daughter of Clarence and Annie Penny.

Mrs. Gode was retired from Sulphur Springs ISD.

Survivors include: a daughter-in-law, Jo Nell Willis of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Kevin Horton of Sulphur Springs, Marvin Cornell and Regene Cornell of Balch Springs, and Tammy Horton of Brownwood; great-grandchildren, Holly HOrton, Kritin Hort, Richard Horton II, Sharee Horton, Jessica Horton, Samantha Horton, Davis Horton, and Brittani Horton; great-great-grandchildren, Tori Grant and True Garriage; a brother, William B. Penny and wife Vernice of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Carrie Ellis of McKinney and Dorothy Duncan of Sulphur Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Maynard Horton and Marvin Gode; three sons, an infant, M.L. Horton, and Richard Horton, Sr; a daughter, Reba B. Willingham; two grandchildren, Richard Horton, Jr. and David Lee Horton; a brother, Milton R. Penny; and a sister, Oleta Mae Griffin.

Funeral services for Billy Joe Campbell, age 82, of Cumby, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2102, at First United Methodist Church. Rev. Pete Adrian, Rev. Debbie Riggsby and Rev. C.J. Duffey will officiate.

Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., prior to services, at First Methodist Church.

Interment will be on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Mike Gilmer, T.C. Hamilton, Ken Burtch, Joe Clifton, Paul Bennett, and Clyde Browning. Honorary pallbearers will be the Chancel Choir and the Messenger Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church.

Mr. Campbell passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at his residence, following a lengthy illiness with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on September 30, 1930, in Bonham, Texas, the son of Homer Willis Campbell and Ruth M. Walker Campbell. He married Ursula Buettner, in Bad Kissingen, Germany, on December 4, 1954. She survives.

Mr. Campbell served 22 years in the U.S. Army and was a pilot in both helicopter and fixed wing. He served in Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. After retirement, he sold real estate and worked for 20 years for Germania Insurance as an adjuster. He also worked for Bobby Price and Joe Clifton. He was an avid golfer and square dance caller and enjoyed going to the horse races. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Chancel Choir. He was also a member of the North East Texas Choral Society.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Stephanie Suddarth and husband Troy, of Dallas; a son, Carl Campbell and wife Virginia, of Jacksonville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Nicholas, Andre, Isabella, Giovanna, and Francesca Campbell and Tory Suddarth; brothers, Don, Ray, James, and Gary Campbell; and sisters, Ruth Ann Thomas and Connie McDonald.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Claude and Harold Campbell; and a baby son, Brad Joseph Campbell.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs, Tex 75482 and/or American Lung Association at www.lung.org or to Legacy Hospice, 301-A Gilmer Street, Sulphur Srings, TX 75482.

Funeral services for Carolyn Berry, age 65, of Grand Prairie and formerly of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 19, 2012, at Morning Chapel Baptist Church. Pastor Harold Nash, Sr. will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Klondike Cemetery, in Klondike.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Berry passed away October 12, 2012 at Arlington Memorial. She was born June 1, 1947 in Klondike, TX, the daughter of John Wesley and Zephyr Mae Blandon Walker. She married Jerry L. Berry on December 10, 1983 and he preceded her in death. She worked for Rockwell International, Payless Shoe Store and the Early Childhood Learning Center. She was a member of Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughters, April Harrison Moran of Grand Prairie and RaChandra Lynn Berry of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Alyssa Danielle Thomas and Tamera Nicole Moran; great-grandchildren, Amare Thomas, Amaria Thomas and Adonis Thomas; brother, Jerry Wayne Walker and wife, Lisa.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brothers, William Keith Walker and Allen Douglas Walker.

Funeral services for Carson Lee Vaughan, age 2, the son of Ryan Vaugan and Brittany Johnston, of Cumby, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. David Burns will officiate.

Interment will follow services at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, in Cumby, with Zachary Johnston, Rusty Vaughan, Daniel Foster, Larry White, Barry Strickland, and Jason Walton serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Clen, Travis Furguson, Josh Strickland, and Johnny Carter.

Visitation will from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Carson passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 8, 2010, in Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include: his parents; paternal grandparents, Ricky and Carla Vaughan of Cumby; maternal grandparents, Khrystie and David Baxter of Cumby and Stean and Angie Johnston of Alba; great-grandparents, Alice Hall of Cumby, William and Betty Baxter of Cumby, John and Judy Marcial of Alba, and Carol Johnston of Alba; great-great-grandmother, Cheryl Bunch of Saratoga, Arkansas; uncles, Rickey James Vaughan of Georgia, Rusty Vaughan of Cumby, Zachary Johnston of Alba; aunt, Stefany Baxter of Cumby; and numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Edward "Pa" Hall and great-grandparents, O.H. and Velma Vaughan.

Funeral services for Rodney Warren Pool, age 60, of Yantis, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Lloyd Cashions and Bro. Jimmy Gulledge, and Bro. B.J. Teer will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Greenpond Cemetery, with military graveside rites under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition. Pallbearers will be H. E. Pool, Brad Wetzel, Danny Harris, David Therwhanger, Robert Hooper, and Brian Coker.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mr. Pool passed away on Friday, Ocotber 12, 2012, at East Texas Medical Center, in Tyler. He was born in Sulphur Springs, on January 18, 1952, the son of Cubert and Chesaline Cain Pool. He married Debbie Teer, in Como, on March 18, 1977. She survives.

Mr. Pool was a diesel mechanic for Ballard Trucking Company. He was a member of Greenpond Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army.

Other survivors include: two sons, Jeremy Pool of Yantis, and Richard Pool of Tyler; his mother, Chesaline Frank and husband Bob of Eastland; a brother, Steve Pool of Dallas; a sister, Sherry Therwhanger and husband Phillip of Sulphur Spirngs; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Valton and Merlene Teer of Como.

He was preceeded in death by his father and step-mother, Wanda Pool.

Memorials may be made to the family to help with medical and funeral costs.

Graveside funeral services for Edna Sawyer, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2012, at Restlawn Memorial Park. Sid, Seth, and Shane Sawyer will officiate.

Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, prior to services, at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Sawyer passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. She was born in Winter, Texas, on May 12, 1919, the daughter of William Baines and Frances Ada Guy Worthington. She married Earl Davis Sawyer, in Winters, on February 1, 1936. He preceded her in death in 1991.

Surviviors include: a dauther-in-law, Gena Sawyer; grandchildren, Sidney Layton Sawyer, Seth Ren Sawyer, and Shane Eric Sawyer; and great-grandchildren, Colby Parker Sawyer, Sara Beth Sawyer, Rebecca Quin Sawyer, Ryder Davis Sawyer, Orin Macaiah Sawyer, Madelyn Tess Sawyer, and Kylie Deane Sawyer.

She also was preceded in death by a son, Layton Sawyer; three brothers, Wallace Worthington, Gaylon Worthington, and Leon Worthington; and a sister, Polly Cheek.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab Activity Fund.

Memorial services for Donald W. Crumly, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at Cedar Crest Christian Church Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 3:00 p.m., with Rev. James Diamond officiating.

Mr. Crumly passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at Hopkins House. He was born December 31, 1928 in Randolph, Kansas. He was a retired accountant from Ball Brothers research for 25 years.

Survivors include: wife, Ruby; sister, Kay Crumly Gaskill of Oberlin, KS; sons, Michael Crumly of Lafayette, CO, and Mark Crumly of Grey, TN; step-children, Bobbie Neal and husband, Bob, of Pickton, Larry Fite and wife, Nancy, of Arbala, Mike Fite and wife, Crissann, of Sulphur Springs; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Prairie Museum of Art and History, 1905 S. Franklin, Colby, Kansas 67701.

Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mozelle Williams, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Harold Wright will officiate.

Interment will follow services at East Caney Cemetery, with nephews serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2012.

Ms. Williams passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at Mother Frances Hospital, in Tyler. She was born on September 30, 1927, the daughter of George Vaden and Corain Williams Vaden.

Survivors include: a daughter, Dorothy Bassett of Wichita, KS; a son, Kenneth Vaden of Sulphur Springs; two brothers, Cleveland Vaden of Sulphur Springs and Clifford Vaden of Dallas; a granddaughter, Shaundrai Harrison; great-grandchildren, Deonta Harrison, Shimeka Harrison, Eboni Mack, and Rekisa Harrison; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Lewis; a daughter, Gloria Jean Lewis; four sisters, Dester Thompson, Emma Jewel Clayton, Lemyrtle Dial, and Marie Stokes; a grandson, Shim Ray Harrison; and two brothers, Clarence Vaden and L.D. Vaden.

Funeral services for Arvis Sims, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, are set for Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at East Caney Baptist Church with Pastor C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow in East Caney Cemetery with his nephews serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Sims passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2012 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. He was born in East Caney on June 19, 1935, the son of Carter Sims Sr. and Allie Washington Sims Lewis. He was in the construction business.

Survivors include: sisters, Arlene Williams and Peggy White, both of Sulphur Springs; brothers, Carter Sims Jr., and Charlie Sims, both of Sulphur Springs; a host of nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by: sisters, Darlene Horton, Omergene Sims, and Vada Alexander; brothers, Bobby Sims, James Sims, and N.W. Sims.

Funeral services for Jimmy Guthrie, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Rev. Eldon Hamilton will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mr. Guthrie passed away, Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at his residence. He was born August 4, 1943 in Mexia, TX, the son of Lester and Lavera Sterling Guthrie. He married Cherry Daniel on June 29, 1979; she survives. Mr. Guthrie was a truck driver for many years, working for AP Green. After retiring he worked the counter at Cass Motors.

Survivors include: children, Jimmy Guthrie and wife, Cathy, of Arlington, Michael Neil Guthrie on Mexia, Dori Guthrie of Dallas, Stephanie Padron of Dallas, Danny Weems and wife, Lynda, of Como, Joe Guthrie of Los Angeles, Jennifer Guthrie of Sulphur Springs and Amy Story and husband, Greg, of Paris; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Dan Guthrie of Whitney; sister, Delinda Shamblin of Waco; several half brothers and sisters.

Memorials may be made to Hearts of Life Animal Rescue at www.heartsofliferescue.org.

Funeral services for James Browning, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., in the Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home Chapel, in Mt. Pleasant. Bro. Kris Groda and Bro. Hal Roper will officiate.

Graveside services will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park, at 3:30 p.m., following services. Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Bragg, Derek Bragg, Randy Brown, Patrick Hughes, Don Deaton, Mike Bowman, and Todd Landrum. Honorary pallbearers will be Janie and Carl Kingston, Jerry and Pat Pittman, Toby and Ethna Culver, and Betty Ferrell.

Mr. Browning passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at his residence, in Mt. Pleasant. He was born on October 13, 1935, in Wood County, Texas, the son of Jewel Lee Browning and Gladys Turner Browning.

Mr. Browning was a 1956 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School, a member of the Optimist Club of Mt. Pleasant, and a member of North Jefferson Church of Christ, in Mt. Pleasant. He served in the U.S. National Guard, and was employed by TXU Power Plant, until his retirement in 1999.

Survivors include: his wife, Sue Browning of Mt. Pleasant; two sons, Mike Browning and wife Brenda of Mt. Pleasant, and Todd Browning of Pasadena, TX.; grandchildren, Jessica Hughes and Jennifer Barnes; great-grandchildren, Jacob Hughes and Tucker Charlton; two brothers, Henry Browning and wife Evelyn of Temple, and Bill Browning of Winnsboro; one sister, Grace Lewis of Winnsboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Lucille George, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Paul Pogue and Rev. John Pangle officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.

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

Lucille passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab. She was born in Childress on July 10, 1940, the daughter of Benjamin Cannon and Beulah Jackson Cannon. She married Jimmy Alfred George in Hugo, OK on July 12, 1957. He preceded her in death in 2002. She was retired from Southern Optical and a member of New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughters, Rhonda Gentry and husband, David, of Dallas Diane Busby; son, Jimmy Geroge, Jr., both of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Amber Busby, Tra George, Brinni Gentry, Tanner Gilbreath, Maddi Gentry and Carlye George; great-grandchildren, Cassidy and Callie.

She was preceded in death by: brothers, Winfred Craig, Tommy Jones, Floyd Cannon and Robert Cannon.

Funeral services for Marva Jo McGill, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, have been set for Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Independent Baptist Church with Rev. Derrick Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Independent Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Tapp Funeral Home.

Marva Jo passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler. She was born on February 21, 1944, in Quitman, the daughter of Clinton and I.B. Gordon. She married Jimmie McGill in Wood County in 1963; he preceded her in death in 2005.

Survivors include: mother; daughters, Doris Hall, of Plano, Brenda Dial, of Sulphur Springs, Barbara McGill, of Como, Carol McGill, of Como, and Carolyn Riley, of Mineola; brothers, Edward Gordon and wife, Jennell, of Schertz, Paul Gordon, of Killeen, David Gordon and wife, Barbara, of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Sherlyn McLemore and husband, Orie, of Los Angeles, and Dorothy Warren and husband, Eurie, of Lindale; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.

she was preceded in death by: father; brother, Charles Gordon; grandchild, Jimmy Lynn Clayton.

Funeral services for Larry Pryor Sr., age 58, of Sulphur Springs, have been set for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Pastore Willis Taylor will officiate.

Visitation will be held at Tapp Funeral Home on Friday, October 5, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Pryor passed away Friday, October 6, 2012 at his residence. He was born July 31, 1954 the son of Herman and Essie Lee Johnson Pryor in Sulphur Springs. He married Melissa Conley on May 7, 2010 in Hopkins County. He was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: sons, Johnica Pryor, of Emory, Larry Pryor Jr., of Sulphur Springs; step-son, Ja'Quan Jones, of Sulphur Springs; daughters, Tamekia Pryor, of Emory, Karenda Pryor, of Emory, La'mier Pryor, of Sulphur Springs; step-daughter, E'Dream Jones, Of Sulphur Srings; mother; brothers, W.C. Pryor and wife, Shirley, of Sulphur Springs, Barry Pryor and wife, Dorothy, of Sulphur Springs, Dale Pryor, of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Jerrie Amos, of Dallas, Earma Pryor, of Sulphur Springs, Lenda Beachum, of Sulphur Springs, Retha Adams and husband, Alva, of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Matthew Shepherd, Devonte Pryor, Kasiya Kelley, Brittany Pryor, Jamal Pryor and Jameek Pryor.

Funeral services for Roger Hodges, of Hopkins County, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.Rev. Tim Wright will officiate. Interment will follow at Emblem Cemetery.

Mr. Hodges passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Charlotte, NC, on May 8, 1958, the son of Robert Hodges and Barbara Koontz Hodges. He married Angela Gayle Nelson in Ashville, NC on September 15, 1978; she survives. He was a self-employed carpenter, a long-time race car driver and a member of New Richland Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughter, Angela Gayle Hodges; son, Adam Joshua Hodges; brother, Charles Adam Hodges, all of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, C.J. Skeen, Chealsey Skeen, Aaliyah Hogan-Hodges and Madison Lynn Hogan-Hodges.

He was preceded in death by: father; mother, Barbara Joan Lee; brother, Thomas Hodges.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Ethel Gilbert, age 90, of Lubbock, TX, are set for Saturday, October 6, 2012 p.m. at the Ford Chapel of First Baptist Church of Lubbock with Rev. John Ballard officiating.

Graveside services will be held Monday, October 8, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the Yantis Cemetery in Wood County.

The family will receive friends at the Sanders Funeral Home on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..

Ethel Gilbert passed away Friday, October 4, 2012. She was born September 5, 1922 in Yantis, Wood County, TX, to Frank and Pinky Mae Nolan Frazier. She married James Harvey Gilbert on May 9, 1942. He preceded her in death on 2003. She worked as a nurse in hospitals in Sulphur Springs and McKinney before moving to Lubbock in 1986. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include: son, James Gilbert and wife, Susie of Spring; grandsons, Matthew Gilbert and wife, Karen, of Baytown and Justin Gilbert and wife, Celina of Lake Jackson; granddaughter, Lisa Gorski and husband, Scott, of Long Beach, CA; five great-grandchildren, Rachael, Megan, Hannah, Gretchen, and Mia-Nolen Gilbert.

Funeral services for Robert Prince, age 51, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wayne Scott and Rev. Gary Thompson will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Posey Cemetery, with Bryan Prince, Blake Prince, Rusty Branch, Kevin Keen, David Tubbs, Jack Duke, John Dooley, and Johnny Williams serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Gentzler Electric.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 6, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mr. Prince passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at his residence. He was born on April 24, 1961, in Greenville, TX, the son of Calvin Scottie Prince and Jo Ann Ferrell Prince.

Mr. Prince was an electrician for Gentzler Electric Company in Dallas and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: two sons, Bryan Keith Prince of Sulphur Springs, and Robert Blake Prince of Garland; a daughter, Amy Michele Prince of Balch Springs; his parents, Calvin and Jo Ann Prince of Sulphur Springs; his fiance, Carla Beavers; a stepdaughter, Darby Beavers, of Sulphur Springs; and two grandchildren, Alyssa Jhade Alexander and Isaac Taylor Alexander.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Calvin DeWayne Prince; and grandparents, Homer and Pearl Ferrell and Charlie and Maggie Prince.

Memorials may be made to the Pose Cemetery Association, c/0 Evelyn Horne, P.O. Box 821, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; and/or the Beckham Baptist Church.

Funeral services for Floyd Easley, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Brashear Baptist Church.

Visitation will from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., prior to services.

Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Mike Mahand, David Peugh, Chad Argenbright, Jason Wright, Larry Gore, and Bobby Burney serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Deaton and Marlon Webb.

Mr. Easley passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at his residence. He was born on June 14, 1929, in Brashear, TX, the son of Jesse and Alta Bunch Easley. He married Dorothy Compton, on September 24, 1949, in Ft. Worth. She survives.

Mr. Easley was a used car dealer for over 34 years and worked for Alliance Bank as a courier. He was a member of Brashear Baptist Church.

Other survivors include: four daughters, Donna Gail Webb and husband Marlon of Arbala, Leta Mahand and husband Mike of Sulphur Springs, Judy Easley of Sulphur Springs, and Annette Peugh and husband David of Lake Fork; grandchildren, Jason Wright and wife Carrie, Amanda Mahand, Kara Argenbright, and husband Chad, Cody Wells, Sarah Smith, Jacob Peugh, and Candice Foley; great-grandchildren, Rylan and Abigail Wright, Kaden and Corbin Argenbright, Tyler, Collin, Jakota, Isaac, Sam and Jonah; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leroy Easley and Harold Easley; and two sisters, Oleta Easley and Mary Boykin.

Memorials may be made to the Brashear Baptist Church, P.O. Box 126, Brashear, TX 754820 or to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

Lawrence Oswald Karl, Jr. 85, of Emory died October 1, 2012 at Senior Suite Care and Rehab Center in Emory.

Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am Thursday, October 4, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Mission with Rev. Efren Nano officiating.

Rosary will held 7:30 pm Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Wilson-Orworsky Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Karl was the son of Lawrence Sr. and Eulilia Moore Karl. He was born July17, 1927 in Ford City, PA. He married Judith Ann Green on June 8, 1948 in Ford City, PA. He was the Public Relations Manager for the Dallas Cowboys for many years. Then he and his family moved to New Orleans where he became the Public Relations Manger for the New Orleans Saints. He was a long time member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Mission. Larry was a faithful member and served as secretary for the Mission since 2001.

He is survived by his sons: Lawrence O. Karl, III of Dallas, John C. Karl and wife Debbie of Dallas, Kris A. Karl of Yantis, Thomas E. Karl and wife Robbi of Denver, CO, Rob Karl of McKinney, Tim S. Karl of Yantis. Sisters: Esther Kamer of Saxonburg, PA, Therese Tedeski of Ford City, PA, Edith Scardina of Kittanning, PA. Grandchildren: 11, Great-Grandchildren: 5 plus numerous other loving family and friends.

Rosary and cremation arrangements are under the directions of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Kenneth Anderson ,age 89, of Brashear, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 5, 2012 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sulphur Springs.

Interment will follow at Laurel Land Cemetery in Dallas, at 3:30 p. m. Friday, October 5, 2012.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Anderson passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Faith Presbyterian in Plano. He was born May 3, 1923 in Naples, TX, to H.B. Sr., and Sudie Conner Anderson. He served as a medic in the Army in WWII and moved to Dallas after his discharge to work at the Post Office-Terminal Annex. He married Cecilia Drees October 16, 1948. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Dallas and served as elder, teacher, and president of the congregation. He retired from the Post Office after 32 years and moved to Brashear. He joined Savior Lutheran Church in Sulphur Springs where he served as elder and teacher.

Survivors include: wife of 64 years; children, Melvin and wife, Judy, Paula Lowery and husband, Bennie, Brad and his wife, Loretta; grandchildren, Chad Anderson and wife, Stacy, Lindsey Pitman and husband, Josh, Charles Sager and wife, Tacy, Christy Stevens, Kayla Anderson, Cassidy Anderson and Don Owens; great-grandchildren, Samantha Porter, Matthew Anderson, Aubri McKenna, and Brylee Pitman, Christien, Kelsie, and Carson Sager, Kylie and Cody Stevens.

Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1000 Texas Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 or th Parkinson Voice Project, 500 n Coit Road #2085, Richardson, Texas 75080.

Funeral services for Mildred Hinton, age 100, of the Arbala Community, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 6, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2012 at West Oaks.

Mrs. Hinton passed away September 27, 2012 at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab. She was born December 2, 1911 in Hopkins County the daughter of William Bill and Sammie Milner Tanton. She alongside her husband worked in the dairy business for 30 years. She also taught school for a while and as a nurse's aid at the hospital for 15 years. She was a member of Arbala United Methodist Church.

Survivors include: sons, Dan Hinton and Charles Hinton both from Arbala Community; grandchildren, Todd Hinton, Lynn Marie Harrison, Kimberly Ann Hinton, Charlie Hinton, Jeff Mays and Jill Mays Ward; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Virginia Tanton.

She was preceded in death by: husband, Dan E. Hinton; sons, Ray Hinton and Roger Carl Hinton; brothers, Joe Tanton, Buford Tanton and W.B. Tanton; sisters, Mozelle Sartin and Nevanell Aven.

Graveside services for Kathryn A. Orren, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at Stouts Creek Cemetery, with Fred Lewis and Rev. Jordan Ramsey officiating.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Orrren passed away on Monday night, October 1, 2012, at Sunny Springs Nursing Home. She was born May 21, 1923, the daughter of Herbert Avaritt and Verona Dickerson Avaritt. She married Joe W. Orren, Sr. June 10, 1942. He preceded her in death. She was a retired seamstress for H.D. Lee Company and a member of First Baptist Church since 1965.

Survivors include: daughters, Kathy Alexander and husband, Tommy, June Johnston, and Glenna Yates and husband, Rick; sons, Joe Orren, Jr. and wife, Rhonda and Milton Orren and wife, Jennifer; sisters, Shirley Moore and Rosemary Avaritt; brother, Frank Avaritt; grandchildren, Kristy Alexander Everitt, Todd Alexander, Erin Johnston Garcia, Jordan Ramsey, Jared Ramsey, Jace Orren, emily Orren, Clark Orren, Evan Orren and Olivia Orren; great-grandchildren, Collin Everitt, Abbey Everitt, Madalynn Alexander, Cason Garcia and Cohen Garcia.

She was preceded in death by: infant son, Will Orren; sisters, Frances Avaritt and Cinda Patrick.

Memorials may be made to Stouts Creek Cemetery Association, 572 CR 3536, Saltillo, Texas 75478.

Funeral services for T.J. Miller, age 78, of Hopkins County, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Charles Rawlinson and Rev. Rodney Christ officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Sterling Cemetery.

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

Mr. Miller passed away on Monday afternoon, October 1, 2012, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, in Tyler. He was born July 3, 1934 in Hopkins County, the son of Roy Miller and Gladys Irene McCain Miller. He married Frankie Marie Gann on April 4, 1964 in Sulphur Springs; she survives. He was retired from Rockwell International. He was a member of North Liberty Baptist Church which was founded by his ancestors in 1875, where he served as a deacon. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was preceded in death by: brother, Durwood Miller.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Deana Lynn Spataro, age 45, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Wesley United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Nelta Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Deana passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012, at her residence. She was born June 26, 1967 in Arlington, TX the daughter of Wendell Garland Stonaker and his wife Mary Stonaker. She married Frank Spataro on March 9, 1991 in Sulphur Springs, TX. He survives. Deana was a Mortgage banker and a homemaker.

Survivors include: father; daughters, Sirena Speed and husband, Dustin, of Sulphur Springs and Magan Henderson and husband, Timmy of Birthright; sons, Jake Spataro and Aaron Spataro of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Cameil Littrell and husband, Tracy, of Paris, Emily Stonaker; brothers, Troy Stonaker and wife, Robin, of Sulphur Springs, Rodney Forbes and wife, Ginger, of Mt. Vernon and Jason Forbes and wife, Wendy, of Sulphur Springs; grandfather, Garland Stonaker of Bonham; grandchildren, Harley Speed, Hannah Speed and Eisley Henderson.

She was preceded in death by: son, Nathan Spataro; mother, Jimmie Stonaker; grandmother, June Stonaker and nephew, Brian Stonaker.

Memorials may be made to the United Way, PO Box 735, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org; or to Hopkins County Leadership, PO box 347, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.

Funeral services for Raymon Voigh, Jr., age 69, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Tapp Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Curtis Poyser age 72 of the Pine Forrest community will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Pickton with Rev. Patrick Gernenz officiating.

Burial will follow at the Pine Forrest Cemetery, with Lanny Ashwood, Michael Poyser, Jon Poyser, Mark Zito, JD Ashwood and Chris Hudson serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Poyser passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler. He was born October 19, 1939 in Elkhart, Indiana the son of Orville Douglas and Catherine Bement Poyser. Curtis was a neighborhood friend to many in the Pine Forest-Pickton area. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Survivors include: Becky Ashwood and Lanny Ashwood of Mesquite, Linda McClellan, of Pine Forest, Michael and Georgia Poyser of SRM, California, Jon Poyser of Balch

Springs, Maureen and Jimmy Goddard, of Kemp and Mark Zito of Dallas; numerous and nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, PO Box 123, Pickton, TX 75471

Services are under the direction of Oscar Aguilar and Mason & Mason Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Helen Bates, age 74, of West Tawakoni, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ms. Bates passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. She was born in Hopkins County on December 16, 1937. She was a bar owner/operator.

Survivors include: son, Ronnie Edward Bates; sister, Wanda Goodson of Sulphur Springs.

A graveside service for Kathlyne Massey, age 92, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2012, at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating.

Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2012 , at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Kathlyne Massey passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Carriage House Manor. She was born in Sulphur Springs on February 9, 1920, the daughter of Eligha Melton and Selma (Hooker) Melton. She married J. L. Massey in Sulphur Springs, on November 8, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1994.

Mrs. Massey was retired from the Department of the Army at the Pentagon and Lou Nell’s Fashions and she was a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include: son, Brad Massey and wife, Holly, of Sulphur Springs; three sisters, Wanda Burton, Tommie Scott and husband, J. B., all of Dallas and Pansy Pullen and husband, Lolan, of California; grandchildren, Cara Thompson and husband, Geoff ,and Meredith Daniels and husband, Jim, and two great-grandchildren, Claire Grace Thompson and Maggie Louise Thompson.

She was preceded in death by son, Gary Massey and brother, Joe Melton. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church.

Memorial services for Phillip Rincon, age 56, of Cumby, have been scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Tapp Funeral Home.

Phillip Rincon passed away September 24, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Dallas, November 6, 1955, the son of Ralph Rincon and Bernice Peterson.

Survivors include: daughter, Christy Lee Rincon; granddaughter, Cadence Jane and son, Phillip Charles; brothers, Ralph and wife, Marry, Teddy and wife, Lisa, Ronnie and wife, Carol, Rickey and wife, Marissa; sisters, Shirley Sandel and husband, Mike, Sharon Ray and husband, Carl, Sherrill Rincon and husband Bernie; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: parents, Ward and Bernice McDonald and Ralph Rios Rincon.

Funeral services for Margaret Woodall, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 28, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Shane Carrington will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Weiland Cemetery, with Jeff Woodall, Chris Woodall, DAvid Sewell, Branson Ledbetter, John Wagner, Marlon Jones, and Danny Tubb serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Woodall passed away on Tuesday night, September 25, 2012, at Carriage House Manor. She was born on June 8, 1917, in Hitchcock, OK, the daughter of George Washington Rowe and Myrtle May Shanks Row. She married Vernon W. "Red" Woodall and he preceded her in death in 2004.

Mrs. Woodall was a retired seamstress from Munves Fashions and a member of Southside Church of Christ.

Survivors include: her children, two daughters, Sandra Wickoff of Sulphur Springs and Bonnie Miller and husband David Sewell of Plano; aand a son, James Woodall of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Robin Whatley and Dennis, Tammy Ethridge and Keith, Ambie Tolleson and brian, Chris Woodall, Jeff Woodall and Anna, Danielle Jackson and Kenny, Cory Miller and Tabitha; great-grandchildren, John Wagner, Kim Wagner, Aaron and Micah Cason, Shelby, George, Aiden and JoAnna Ethridge, Branson Ledbetter, Courtney Tolleson, Brooke, Cameron, and Brittiany Woodall, Sofia Woodall, and Nathan and Skyler Jackson; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, five brothers, and one granddaughter, Brenda Wagner.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Alf Lamb, age 80, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Weaver Cemetery.

Mr. Lamb passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Crowley Nursing and Rehab Center in Ft. Worth.

Funeral services for Gletha Davis, age 92, of Emory, will be Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., at Emory Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, September 28, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Gletha passed away September 24, 2012. She was born to Henry and Lucy Bridges Robinson. She was a member of Prairie Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include: sisters, Bobbie Cox, Bonnie Clayton and husband, Elgie, Eleanor Upscomb and husband, Pat; grandchildren; LaPaula Davis, Cynthia Williams, Gigi Clayton, Regina Pinkard, Lisa Asher, Reginald Jackson, Robert Cummings, III, Daniel Clayton, Mary Mosley; great-grandchildren, Branford Pinkard, Brice Pinkard, Christian Clayton, Jeremia Mosley, Manasseh Mosley, Joseph Clayton, Lindsey Price, Ashley Price, Victoria Collins, Ray Smith, III, Jessie Smith and Andre Smith; great-great-grandchildren; Jediah Smith, and Chanel Smith.

She was preceded in death by: husband in 1988; grandson, Brandon Pinkard; four brothers; three sisters.

Funeral services for Bobbie Wilhite, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, are set for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Jerry Savage officiating.

Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 24, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Wilhite passed away on Saturday night, September 22, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Como on June 30, 1929, the daughter of Thomas Lester Williams and Lois G. Humphrey Williams. She married Jerrel Dean Wilhite on May 31, 1946. He preceded her in death in 2003. She was retired from Walmart and a member of League Street Church of Christ.

Survivors include: sons, Jerry Wilhite and wife, Donna, Glenn Wilhite and wife, Dana, all of Sulphur Springs and Steve Wilhite and wife, Esther of Scroggins; grandchildren, Chris Wilhite and wife, Amber, Greg Wilhite, Amy Irby and husband, Ron, Cory Wilhite and wife, Julia, Brent Wilhite and wife, Tisha, and Jonathan Wilhite and wife, Maranda; ten great-grandchildren, Dalton, Dalon and Addison Irby, Haylay and Kobie Wilhite, Payton and Grace Wilhite, Nathan Wilhite, Jadyn and Hudson Wilhite.

She was preceded in death by: brother, Doyle Williams; great-grandson, Brendan Wilhite.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Rex E. Harris, age 79, of Como, are set for Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Black Oak Cemetery with Ricky Gilliam, Steve Mitchell, Michael Arellano, Nate Teague, Cary Gilliam, and Cameron Mitchell serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held one hour before the service.

Mr. Harris passed away on Saturday night, September 22, 2012, at Carriage House Manor. He was born on February 28, 1933, in Como, TX, the son of Jack Harris and Dolly Gilliam Harris. He married Janet Sue Smith on January 27, 1958 in Seminole, TX. She preceded him in death in 1996. He was a US Marine and a Lieutenant in the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include: daughter, Rexcena Odom, of Wichita Falls; brother, Billy Harrris, of Como; grandchildren, Jeff Barry, Alena Odom, and Selena Odom; nieces, Janet Lee Shugart, Jennifer, Sisson, Vicki Henry, all of Levelland, Dolly Gilliam, Sue Mitchell both of Sulphur Springs, and Sandy Arellano, of Ft. Worth.

He was preceded in death by: parents; son, Jack Harris; daughter, Serena Thedford; brothers, James and Benny Harris.

Catherine Rowena Benning Brandon, age 94, died on September 21 at Carriage House in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Brandon, “Kitty”, was born on August 28, 1918, in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Catherine Waggener Benning and Thomas Cobb Benning. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Manual Carroll “Mac” Brandon. She is survived by her two daughters and their spouses: Catherine Brandon Bonner and her husband, Stephen Longino Bonner of Sulphur Springs, Texas; Laurie Brandon Scott and her husband, Stephen Whitfield Scott of Statesville, North Carolina; Four Grandchildren: Catherine Carroll Bonner of Waco, Texas; Catherine Elizabeth Scott of Baltimore, Maryland; Edwin Benning Longino Bonner and his wife, Megan Vogt Bonner of Lincoln, Nebraska; and William McMullen Scott and his wife, Catherine Mohr Scott of Indianapolis, Indiana; One great grandchild: Mac Edwin Holt Bonner of Lincoln, Nebraska. Her survivors also include sixteen nieces and nephews and their families.

After graduating from Girls High School and business school in Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Brandon worked as a secretary for the War Department and later for Bell Telephone Company. She had a professionally trained coloratura soprano voice and sang on the Abbey Hour radio program, sponsored by Asa Candler, as well as in solo positions in various churches throughout Atlanta. She married M. C. Brandon, Jr., on October 20, 1950 and moved to Stephenville, Texas, where she resided until 2010. She was a devoted member and tireless volunteer of First Baptist Church, where she started a children’s choral program, was the church librarian, taught the Fidelis women’s Sunday School class, and volunteered at Grace Place ministries. She particularly enjoyed singing in the Sanctuary Choir where she was a frequent soloist and member for over 50 years.

Mrs. Brandon, “Kitty,” was a loving and devoted wife and mother and an unswerving source of strength and support to Mr. Brandon during his final illness. She had a keen sense of humor and an eye for beauty. She enjoyed creating a beautiful home, cooking, gardening and needlework. She enjoyed the company of many good friends and was renowned for her gracious hospitality.

After Mrs. Brandon moved to Sulphur Springs, she joined First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, where she immediately formed new friendships and became an active member of her Sunday School class. She was also a member of chapter AB of the P.E.O. sisterhood.

A service to celebrate the life of Catherine Rowena Benning Brandon will be held on Tuesday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Stephenville, 334 West Green Street, with the Reverend Stephen W. Scott officiating. A private interment will be held before the service. The family will receive visitors at Lacy Funeral Home on September 24 from 6 – 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Stephenville, Texas.

Funeral services for Roy Malvin Griffith, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, have been set for 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 24, 2012 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Griffith officiating. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park with Danny Turner, Thomas Griffith, Keith Griffith, Stacey Pelton, Thomas Griffith, and Joseph Pelton serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Ray Wear and Curtis Wear.

Roy Griffith passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, TX. He was born in El Dorada, AR on June 14, 1943, the son of Malvin Griffith and Violet Griffith. He married Bessie Pearl Adams in 1970. He was part of the US Army then later became a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of an Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include: wife, Bessie, of Sulphur Springs; sons, Charles Keith Griffith, of Dallas, Thomas Allen Griffith, of Petersburg, IN; step-son, Danny Lee Turner of Blossom; daughters, Tammy Renee Griffith, of Dallas, Janet Lynn Schober, of Duncanville; step-daughter, Norman Lynn Welch, of Blossom; brothers, Johnny Wayne Griffith, of Midlothian, and Ricky Griffith, of Camanche; sisters, Linda Trapp, of El Dorada, AR, Patricia Washington, of Mississippi, and Regina Simmons, of Diana; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: parents; son, Darrell Wayne Griffith; grandson, Eric Stephens.

Funeral services for Kodi Dawn, age 11, are scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Monday, September 24, 2012, at First Baptist Church-Spence Chapel. Bro. Mark Bryant will officiate.

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

Kodi passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at her residence. She was bron on June 16, 2001, in Dallas County, TX.

Survivors include: her parents, Michael and Genny Howard, of Sulphur Springs; siblings, Dayton Howard, Nate W., Alexis Howard, Clessy Howard, Kaylee Howard, Robbie Howard, and Joey Howard, all of Sulphur Springs; and grandparents, Gary and Sherry Maynard, Judy Maynard, and Lynette Howard.

Funeral services for Elmer R. Miller, age 60, of Sulphur Springs are set for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 22, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Ray Evers and Bro. Danny Ballard officiating.

Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery with his nephews, Jason Puckett, Nicholas Miller, Nathan Miller, Travis Cantrell Jr.,. David Cantrell, and Charles White serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Rowdy Fewel, Jerry Cooper, and Tim Crain.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mr. Miller passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at his residence.He was born July 17, 1952 in Waterloo Iowa, the son of Raymond Howard and Billee Lou Parrott. He married Sue Gibbons Miller on April 20, 1985, in Sulphur Springs. He was employed at Ocean Spray for 21 years, worked for Legend Aircraft as a mechanic for 7 years. He worked for Maneck Energy until he became ill. He was a member of Trinity Harvest Church of God.

Survivors include: wife, Sue Miller; mother, Billee Miller; children, Dakota Ray Miller and Kayla Cheyenne Miller of Sulphur Springs, Trisha Alice Yapp and husband, Derek, of Arena Wisconsin, Tammy Kay Phetteplace and husband, Danial, of Baraboo Wisconsin; grandsons, Kole Yapp, Konnor and Mikael Phetteplace; sisters, Billee Lou Bayou and Alice Anderson of Madison Wisconsin, Sheila Rae Swatsell and husband, Bob, of Sulphur Springs; brothers, Bryan Lyle Miller and wife, Patty, of Lavelle Wisconsin, Blane Howard Miller and wife, Linda, of Gilberts, Illinois,; Mother-in-law, June Gibbons of Sulphur Springs; fourteen nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: father, Raymond Miller; grandparents, Lyle and Pearl Miller and Elmer and Dora Parrott.

Funeral services for Della Ward, age 82, of Weaver, are set for 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Weaver Baptist Church, with Rev. Tom Friday officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery, with Scott Tubb, Brian Beadle, James Williams, Ronnie Ross, Chuck Rollins, Randy Davidson, Dutch Vallaster and Cooster Celsur serving as pallbearers.

Ms. Ward passed way on Tuesday afternoon, September 18, 2012, at her residence. She was born December 30, 1929, the daughter of Bennie and Eula Dowdy Henderson in Henderson County. She married G.C. Ward on March 11, 1951 in Rylie, TX; he preceded her in death in 2010. Della raised her family in Balch Springs, but always dreamed of moving to the country. She retired from Burroughs Corp in Dallas as a secretary/bookkeeper and she and G.C. moved to Weaver. While in Weaver, both Della and G.C. decided to work with their daughter and son-in-law, Charles, at Helm Hotels Group. Dellas worked as a bookkeeper at the home office in Sulphur Springs.

Della was a member of the Standard Club and Weaver Baptist Church. She had a passion for sports and loved playing basketball and softball. She played on teams with her sisters while growing up and played on teams with her daughters when they were grown. She always enjoyed not only playing herself, but watching her children and grandchildren play sports as well. She and G.C. rarely missed a game.

Della loved children and always wanted things for them. She could not stand for a child to go without a gift at Christmas. Growing up during the depression, she always recalled that the only thing she ever got for Christmas was a piece of fruit and when she went to school the other kids talked about all the toys they had received. Therefore, she and G.C. started purchasing gifts for all the kids at Weaver Baptist Church every year. To Keep her love of giving we would like to ask that memorials be made to the Santa Fund at the Weaver Baptist Church, 8749 US Highway 67E, Saltillo, TX 75478, in her honor.

Survivors include: daughters, Sharon Helm and husband, Charles, of Sulphur Springs and Cheree Ross and husband, Gary, of Weaver; grandchildren, Monica Helm Glenn and husband, Zach, of Denton, Chase Helm and wife, Michelle, of Dallas, Ronnie Ross and wife, Misty, of Quitman, Michael Ross of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Danielle Ross and Gabrielle Ross of Quitman; sisters, Gracie Green of Seagoville, Shirley Nolen and husband, James, of Payne Springs, Pat Hinton of Dallas, Sandra Morris of Mabank and family friend, Ala Sinclair; sisters-in-law, Jean Henderson of Crandall and Mary Thomas Celsur of Mesquite and brothers-in-law, John Ward and wife, Nancy, of Livingston and Bob Ward and wife, Betty, of California.

She was preceded in death by: grandson, Christopher Shawn Walden; parents; brothers, J.B. Henderson and Johnny Clyde Henderson.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Troy Chester, age 56, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Weaver Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2012, with Jimmy Goldsmith and Tom Friday officiating.

Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery, with Rick Garmon, Jeff Burkett, Jeff Fite, Joe David Minick, Matt Matlock and Kenny Minick serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Payton Matlock, Patrick Brown, David Mills, Jackie Mills, Dale Goldsmith, Jamie Goldsmith and Keith Johnson.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Chester passed away Monday evening, September 17, 2012 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. He was born in Hopkins County, on November 3, 1956, the son of Eldon and Mary Shores Wisdom Chester.

Survivors include: life-long companion, Ann Mills; son, Wesley Chester; stepsons, Jackie Mills, of Sulphur Springs, Josh Meltabarger of Dallas, and David Mills of Martin Springs; stepdaughters, Teresa Minick, Tammy Matlock, both of Saltillo, Stormy Johnson and Dana Goldsmith, both of Sulphur Springs; brothers, Jerry Chester of Saltillo, Alan Chester of Weaver and William Shores of Cumby; sister, Betty Goldsmith of Sulphur Springs; father and stepmother, Eldon and Ruby Chester of Pine Forest; mother, Mary Shores of Saltillo and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Brenda Louise Henley, age 57, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 21, 2012, at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ. Supt. Nelson Gatlin will officiate.

Burial will follow services in the Mel Haven Cemetery, with the Class of 1973 serving as pallbearers. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the Fourteen Marine regiment NASJVR of Ft. Worth.

Brenda passed away September 16, 2012 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, TX. She was born on May 1, 1955, the duaghter of Phil T. and Faula "Boose" Henley. She was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and a member of the Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ. She served in the U.S. Marine Corps Veterans until she retired.

Survivors include: sisters, Sue Gordon and husband Jimmy Joe, Laura Bell, Lou Jane Thomas, and Bennie Berry all of Sulphur Springs and Nancy Henley of Cooper; and one brother, Richard W. Henley of Sulphur Springs.

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

Kathy Ann Moody, age 63, of Brashear passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Moody was born on June 9, 1949 in Arkansas City, Kansas the daughter of Harvey N. and Zella P. (Huff) Venn. She married Samuel T. Moody, Sr., in June of 1969 in Waxahachie, TX. He survives.

In addition to her husband she is survived by sons, Samuel T. Moody, Jr. of Brashear, Bobby Moody and wife Tonya of Scroggins, daughters, Marjorie K. Saenz and husband Leo of Winfield, KS, Zella Rubio and husband Gabriel of Brashear, TX, brothers, Harvey Venn and wife Glenna of Winfield, KS, Charles Venn and wife Marsha of MO, Curtis Venn of Willow Springs, MO, Jerry Venn and wife Stella of Winfield, KS, Jack Venn of OK, sister, Phyllis Jackson and husband Bill of Willow Springs, MO, grandchildren, Leo Issac Saenz, Gabriel A. Rubio, Jr., Monica N. Rubio, Blaine Moody and Chance Moody, great-grandchildren, Aliviynne Saenz, Adler Saenz and Novalynn Rubio.

Funeral services for Opal Brewer, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2012, at First Baptist Church with Bro. Tommy Johnston, Dr. Shawn Brewer and Rev. Brian Brewer officiating.

Interment will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park with grandsons Shawn Brewer, Brian Brewer, Brandon Brewer and Casey Brewer, great-grandsons, Austin Brewer, Colton Brewer, Clay Brewer and Spencer Brewer serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Joy Sunday School Class.

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

Mrs. Brewer passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 16, 1920, in Mt. Vernon, TX, the daughter of Luther D. and Mae Clark Hynnicutt. she graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1937 as Salutatorian. She married Warren N. Brewer on Christmas Day in 1941. He passed away on July 24, 2012, after over 70 years of marriage. Opal was a homemaker while her children were young, and then worked at Piggly Wiggly for over 20 years. She was an active member of First Baptist Church for over 64 years, taught Sunday School for many years.

Survivors include: sons, Warren Brewer, Jr. and David Brewer and wife, Jo Beth, all of Sulphur Springs; seven grandchildren, Shawn Brewer and wife, Lauri, Brian Brewer and wife, Jeannie, C.J. Ghaemmaghami and husband, Ommid, Sarah Palmer and husband, John, Whitney Brewer, Brandon Brewer and wife, Kristi and Casey Brewer and wife, Dana; great-grandchildren, Cara, Clay and Colton Brewer, Austin and Autumn Brewer, Makenzie, Madison and Cameron Ghaemmaghami, Spencer, Braylea and Benjamin Brewer, Harleigh, Elly and Jack Brewer; sister, Dovie Loyd.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Earl and Fred Hunnicutt; sisters, Lily Mae Lee and Rosa Moore.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 116 Oak Avenue, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482, or to any ministry or organization of choice.

The family of Ella Muriel Cheek is saddened to announce her passing on Saturday, September 15, 2012, in Emory, Texas. She was born on January 14, 1921, in Alba, Texas to parents Ora Wright

Cheek and Clyde J. Cheek. She was the only sister to Dillard J. Cheek, who preceded her in death, Billy Bob Cheek, and Brevard Odell Cheek.

Muriel worked for many years in Dallas, Texas for Great American Reserve Insurance Company and retired from there leaving behind numerous wonderful colleagues and good friends. She returned to

Emory where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a faithful member of Emory United Methodist Church for many years.

Remaining to mourn her loss are her brothers Billy Bob Cheek of Greenville and Brevard Odell Cheek of Tyler. She also leaves behind nieces and nephews, Charolyn and Clyde Sifford, Martha and

Michael Hilger, Rick and Sandra Cheek, Judy and David Cook, Debbie Stanley, Johnny Robert Cheek, Mike Cheek, David Cheek and Sheryl Acker. Also cherishing her memory are many great nieces and

Muriel was a dutiful daughter, a loyal sibling and friend, and a beloved Aunt who loved her nieces and nephews as though they were her own children. She was dearly loved by all of them. The

family was blessed to have spent many happy years and occasions with her and was often sustained and comforted by her in times of great sorrow. We will continue to miss her although we have had to

say goodbye for a while. We are assured that she was welcomed in Heaven by God the Father and all of her loved ones who have gone before. What a joyful day for her to see them all once again.

Graveside service is 2:00 P.M., on Monday, September 17, 2012, at the Emory Cemetery, under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Grace Flowers, age 72, of Dike, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Conner Cemetery, with Rev. Floyd Flowers officiating. Ms. Flower's grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ms. Flowers passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 12, 2012, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab Center. She was born October 3, 1939 in Hopkins County, the daughter of Seawrite Clyde Stevenson and Gertrude Collins Stevenson. She married Richard Flowers; he survives. She was a homemaker and she was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include: daughters, Cheri Sartain and husband, Kevin, of Dallas, Pam McIntire and husband, Joe, of Sulphur Springs; sons, Ricky James and wife, Patty, Randall James, all of Dike, Richard James and wife, Jana, of Wylie and Jason Flowers and wife, Vania, all of Sulphur Bluff; sisters, Lana Ruth Scott and husband, Gerald, of Terrell and Mary Coomer of Nevada; brothers, Buck Stevenson of Colorado; grandchildren, Wendy Scott, James Prather, Tracy Tubb, Leslie Tubb, Jordan Tubb, Melissa Stevens, Maggie Wells, Baden Shackelford, Rachael James, Ryan James, Reed James, Dylan Flowers and Trista Flowers; 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: parents; daughters, Brenda Prather and Tricia McCoy.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for William Pickett, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, are set for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Fred Lewis and Billy Jack Pickett officiating. A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Keith Bell, Kirt Bryan, Brandon Burks, Terry Edwards, Elvin Harry and Bobby Putnam.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Don Goldsmith, Max Parker, Robert King and Eric Vigil

sday afternoon, September 12, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Sulphur Springs on January 18, 1930, the son of Berl Pickett and Wilma Fay Cowan Pickett. He married Virginia Elizabeth Humphrey in Sulphur Springs on December 17, 1951; she survives.

He was retired from Wilburn Milk Company and a member of the Church of the Nazarine. He served in the US Army during the Korean conflict and was a lifetime member and a former chaplain of V.F.W.

Survivors include: daughter, Alice Fay Shelton and husband, Johnny, of Tyler; sons, Billy Jack Pickett and wife, Karen and Delbert Pickett and wife, Cheri, all of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Josette Bell and Keith, Amanda Vigil and Eric, Letitia Hughes, Amy Petty, Chelsea Pickett and Aaron Pickett; great-grandchildren, Emma and Annette Hughes, Brooke Wayne, Saqqara and Corbin Vigil and Scott and Robert King.

Funeral services for Ruth Longino Newth, age 99, of Dallas, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 15, 2012, at Myra Wilson Chapel, in City Cemetery. Bro. Reagan McHargue will officiate.

Interment will follow services in City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Newth, Jonathan Borchardt, Bob Butler, Michael Butler, Matthew Butler, and Tim Sloan.

Mrs. Newth passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at Silver Gardens Nursing Home, in Dallas, TX. She was born on July 29, 1913 in Abilene, Texas, the daughter of Dr. Roy Richard Longino and Ruth Illa Bransford Longino, and the granddaughter of Dr. Stephen Beasley and Mary Edna Young Longino and Gerdinand Pettiway and Nettie May Goessman Bransford. Ruth's father passed away during the influeh by her husband, James Francis Newth, her parents, grandparents, and a sister, Roy Eleanor Webb.

She married her sweetheart, James, on November 25, 1933 and had two children, Mary Frances and James Frederick. She lived in Vernon, Texas, from 1942 until 1964, Nassau, Corpus, and Dallas. Ruth's passion was her family, oil painting, sewing, crafts, and she was active in the Methodist Chruch, Scouting, and Camp Fire Girls. She attended Canyon College and was employed at TWU and retired from Southwest Texas State Univeristy.

Survivoris include: her daughter, Mary Frances Glenn and husband Larry; her son, James Frderick Newth and wife Jane; grandchildren, Melissa McHargue (Jeff), Elizabeth Russell, Steven Russell (Regina), Christopher Newth (Beth), Jo-Kimberly Sloan (Tim), Stacy Yonas (Andy), and Jonathan Borchardt; 14 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-granchildren; her sister, Myra Jane Wilson Close; three nieces and one nephew.

Funeral services for Billy Joe Goldsmith, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 13, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Robert Burns and Bro. Ronnie Miller will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Rockdale Cemetery, with Jimmy Don Goldsmith, Johnny Goldsmith, Johnathon Goldsmith, Bobby Jenkins, Bill Sharber, and Larry J. Temples serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:oo p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mr. Goldsmith passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at his home. He was born on March 21, 1932, in Hopkins County. He married Lillie Francis and she preceded him in death, in 2003.

Mr. Goldsmith delivered parts for over 32 years for A-! Auto (Napa). He was a member of South Liberty Baptist Church.

Survivors include: sons, Billy Lynn Goldsmith and wife Carol of Holly, Michigan, and Mark Goldsmith and wife Melissa of Emory; a daughter, Kathy M. Goldsmith of Emorty; grandchildren, Christopher Goldsmith, Danielle Goldsmith, Justin Goldsmith, Mark Shipman, Carlton Goldsmith, Michah Swanson, and Mitchell Goldsmith; one great-grandchild, Alaina Goldsmith; a brother, Jimmy David Goldsmith and wife Linda of Reilly Springs; sisters, Robbie Dixon of Sulphur Springs, Tommie Ellen Reed and husband Junior of Wylie, Charlotte Goldsmith of Lake Fork, and Avo Chester of Emoy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Lee Forrest Goldsmith; a sister, Mary Ruth Williams, a daughter, Barbara Gail Goldsmith; and his parents, Jimmy Lee and Juanita Elizabeth Goldsmith.

Graveside services for Jose Daniel Gonzalez, infant son of Jose S. and Andrea Gonzalez, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Rev. Willie Rodriguez officiating.

Survivors include: parents; brother, Ethan J. Gonzalez; grandparents, Rosalio and Irma Gonzalez of Como and Savivion Gonzalez of Mexico.

Funeral services for Judy Douglas, age 61, of Denton and formerly of Cumby, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. David Burns will officiate.

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

Visitation will be held one hour before services at the funeral home.

Ms. Douglas passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012, in Denton. She was born in Dallas, on April 10, 1951, the daughter of Robert B. Douglas and Margaret Jewell Owen Douglas.

Survivors include: a brother, Bob Douglas and wife, Carol, of Greenville, a sister, Carol Hoops and husband Ronnie of Cumby; nieces, Michele Douglas and Rhonda Lambert and husband Derek' a a nephew Cary Hoops and wife, Rocki; great-nieces, Amy, Tabitha, and Tiffany; and great-nephews, Chris, Zach, Hunter, and Caylor.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Margaret Ann D0uglas; a nephew, Mark Douglas; and a great-niece, Stephanie Brown.

Memorials may be made to th

e United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Debra Tanton, age 61, of Garland, formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Robert Hill officiating.

Debra Elaine Tanton passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Vista Hospice Center in Irving. She was born in Sulphur Springs on May 9, 1951, the daughter of Norwood Tanton and Maurice Reeder Tanton. She married Lewis Dewayne Coyle; he survives. She was an LVN and she was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: father; son, Timothy Jason Moore; sister, Donna Gail Hill and husband, Rev. Robert Hill, of Washington, D.C.; four brothers, Tony Tanton and wife, Ann, Timmy Tanton, Tommy Tanton and wife, Debra,all of Sulphur Springs and Terry Tanton of Como.

Military Graveside Funeral services for Johnny Y. Elliott, age 74, of Rowlett, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Rockdale Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 22, 2012 at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Corpus Christi, TX.

There will be no formal visitation.

Mr. Elliott passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012, in Rowlett. He was born on September 21, 1937 in Hopkins County the son of Robert Everett and Jessie Marie Lamm Elliott. He married Martha Jean Armstrong on May 23, 1964 in Sulphur Springs, TX; she survives. Mr. Elliott worked in the field of computer accounting. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church.

Survivors include: children, Leslie Lee Rudy and husband, Greg of Spring, TX, Johnny Y. Elliott, Jr. and wife, Jerusha of Rockwall, TX, Robert A. Elliott and wife, Holli of Rowlett, TX; grandchildren, Taylor, Blayke, Bailey, Abigail, Jessica, Emily, Brentyn, Jonathan, Taylor, Caleb and Joshua; brothers, Robert Elliott and wife, Elaine of Midlothian, TX, and Larry Elliott of Lake Fork, TX.

Memorials may be made to Two Talents Fund, St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, 622 Airline, Corpus Christi, TX, 78412 or Faith Presbyterian Hospice, 4350 Sigma Road #400, Dallas, TX, 75244 or to a charity of your choice.

Graveside funeral services for Harry Wilson Smith, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Rev. Tommy Hall and Rev. Andy Cromer will officiate.

Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., prior to services, at the funeral home

Mr. Smith passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born March 16, 1929 in Laurel, Jones Co., Mississippi, the son of John Wesley and Mary Richard Smith. He married Margie Mozelle Patton, September 4, 1954; she survives. Harry was retired from Xerox Corp in Dallas, TX and E-Systems in Greenville, TX, as a Quality Control Inspector. He graduated from East Texas State University, Commerce, TX. He was a member of Davis Street Baptist Church and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War.

Survivors include: sister, Jessie Ruth Reed of Columbia, SC; brother, William Haskel Smith of Laurel, MS and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by: sister, Marie Davis; four brothers, Herman, Grover, John W. and Solly.

The family wants to thank the ICU staff and the 3rd floor nursing staff of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, the Hospice at Memorial and especially Arvis Tanton and the wonderful staff of Carriage House Manor.

If desired, memorials may be made to Davis Street Baptist Church, PO box 196, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482, Attn: Expansion fund or charity of your choice.

Funeral services for Robert Ardis, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for Sunday, September 9, 2012, at First United Methodist Church. Rev. Debbie Riggsby and James Diamond will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, with Bill Ardis, Jay Frizzell, Mark Guest, Mike Warren, John Norsworthy, and Robert Norsworthy serving as pallbearerrs.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Ardis passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Sulphur Springs, the son of Abel Boyet and Marie Harris Ardis. He was the grandson of Henry Love and Mattie Pate Ardis and John Thomas and Bonnie Bell Connor Harris; and the great-grandson of John Wilson and Sara Wester Pate and Joseph Wright and Susan Elizabeth Hopkins Connor; and the great-great-grandson of David and Anna Hargrave Hopkins, all founders of Sulphur Bluff and Sulphur Springs.

He married Laura Womack Norsworthy, on July 24, 1990, in Stirling, Scotland, and she survives. He is also survived by one daughter, Rhonda (Phil) Brady and granddaughter, Rachel; brothers, Harris (Patsy) Ardis, Joe (Ann) Ardis, and sister, Mary McMillan; step-children, Robert (Nilofer) Norsworthy and sons Elliot and Azle, John Norsworth, Daphne (John) Hyatt and children Dean and LIly; and Connie(Jim) Westbrook and daughter, Lauren (Clint) Ashlock. He also leaves behind his beloved creatures...a cat, Noel, and a dog, Candide.

Mr. Ardis was a 1947 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School, where he was president of the National Honor Society. He attended SMU for two years and was a 951 graduate of TAMU-C. After teaching one year, at Austin and Houston Elementary schools, he was inducted in the U.S. Army, serving in Counter Intelligence at Tokoy, Sendai, and Kumagaya, Japan, learning to speak and write Japanese. He was a graduate of the University of Tulsa Law School and practiced law in Oklahoma before he was admitted to the State Bar of Texas and practicing law in Sulphur Springs.

He was a member of the International Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi, State Bar of Texas, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and Experimental Aircraft Association. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, a city councilman, and "frequent flyer."

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Fraga, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for Monday, September 10, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., in the Tapp Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow services in the Long Cemetery, near Cumby, with Jeremy Fraga, Joshua Fragra, Leo Fraga, Jr., Greg Hoelsher, and Ricky Fraga serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Fraga passed away on Friday, Setember 7, 2012, at Sunny Springs Nursing Home, in Sulphur Springs. She was born on May 24, 1943, in Wolfe City, Tx, the daughter of W.B. and Hattie Lee Hannah Thomas. She married Leo Fraga, Sr. and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include: sons, Ricky Fraga of Sulphur Springs, and Leo Fraga, Jr. of North Richland Hills; a daughter, Sherrie Fraga of Sulphur Springs; a brother, Herbert Thomas of Mesquite; grandchildren, Joshua Fraga, Jeremy Fraga, and Stephene Fraga; and two great-grandchildren, Aiden Fraga and Aubrey Fraga.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; six brothers; and four sisters.

Funeral services for Clara Lorene Stone, age 90, of sulphur Springs, will be held at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012 with Rev. Charles Ethridge officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, with Stan Browning, Paul Stone, David Davis, Jarome Arrington, Dallas Browning and Gary Wyatt serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2012.

Lorene passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012 at the home of her daughter Pat in Winnsboro, TX. She was born June 27, 1922 in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of William McKinley Groves and Clyde Rust Groves. She married Archie Leon Stone in Sulphur Springs on December 21, 1940. He preceded her in death in 2009. She served alongside her husband as a pastor's wife for over 50 years. She was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and servant of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Survivors include: daughter, Pat Browning and husband, Neuman of Winnsboro; son, Leon Stone and wife, Paula of Sulphur Springs; sister, Joyce Groves Wyatt of Irving, TX; four grandchildren, Stan Browning, Tonya Davis, Paul Stone and Susan Arrington; seven great-grandchildren, Dallas Browning, Lauren Browning, Hanna Stone, Lauren Stone, Stone Arrington, Katie Arrington, and Madelyn Arrington.

She was preceded in death by: sister, Mary Groves Girouard and brother, James Groves; granddaughter, Christy Ann Browning.

Funeral services for James Bozeman will be held Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Emory Baptist Church, located at 260 N. Planters St. Emory, TX.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2012 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory.

James passed away September 4, 2012, due to injuries suffered in an auto accident on august 18, 2012. James was born on February 22, 1962 in Shreveport, LA. He spent his boyhood there and attended Calvary Baptist High School where he was active in sports and a standout on the football field. James married Debbie on March 19, 1980. Having interest in communications, James began his career building CATV systems in 1979. In 1999 James started his own company, Fusenet, providing splicing and testing services to data service providers. Eventually his sons were able to learn the business and join him at Fusenet.

James loved to travel, he loved fishing. He was a fishing guide for "Lost Cajun" on Lake Tawakoni. He was famous for his cooking skills and for a time owned his own roadside barbeque stand. He also raised livestock.

James is survived by: wife, Debbie; sons, James Jr. and fiancee Dorothy, and Michael and wife, Jennifer, Justin and Cody; sisters, Rhonda Bardwell, Terri Chaler and husband, John; brother, Brad of Shreveport; grandchildren, Wyatt, Waylon and soon to be grandchildren, Sabrina, Zack and Sean; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. He also leaves his beloved dogs, Roxie and Gimpy to guard the house.

He was preceded in death by: parents, John and JoAn Bozeman; brother, Johnny Bozeman.

Graveside Funeral services for Martha Loper, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, are set for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Dr. Jimmy Henry officiating.James Loper, andrew Loper, Joe Jennings, Travis Booth, Gregg Jackson, and Randall Perry will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Anderson, Tommy Long, Ray Gardner, Vaden Richie, Ed Oetting, Eric Wilson, Ty Bo Jackson and Ben Jennings.

There will be no formal visitation.

Ms. Loper passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 25, 1937 in Belton, TX, the daughter of Gordie D. and Tura Mae Ross Loper. She married Emmett Loper and he preceded her in death in 2007. She was a homemaker and loved to sew and make quilts.

Survivors include: son, Tim Loper and wife, Annette of Sulphur Springs; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Loper; grandchildren, Brandi Loper, Courtney Loper, Andrew Loper, Khrystyne Loper, James Loper, Greg, Jackson and wife, Katherine, Stephanie Perry and husband, Randall; great-grandchildren, Jason Loper, Sammantha Loper, Drew Loper, Kinlie Loper, Wesley Jackson, Lily Jackson and Mattie Perry; twin brother, Mark Wayne Clapp and several nephews and nieces and great-nephews and nieces.

Funeral Mass for Emeteria Gonzalez Vda de Alvarez, age 91, of Sulphur Bluff, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, September 6, 2012 at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Sayf William Bowlin officiating. Burial will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Gonzalez passed away September 3, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on Marc h 3, 1921 in Leon, GTO, Mexico the daughter of Asuncion and Apolinar Monjaraz Gonzalez. She married Antonio Alvarez on May 19, 1939; he preceded her in death in 1989. Mrs. Gonzalez was a homemaker and a member of St. James Parish.

Survivors include: sons, Alejo Alvarez of Sulphur Springs, Jose Guadalupe Alvarez of Sulphur Springs, Fidel Alvarez of Encinal, Jesus Alvarez of Leon, GTO, and Cruz Alvarez of Sulphur Bluff; daughters, Lourdes Contreras of Sulphur Springs, Dionicia Duran of Birthright, Carmen Alvarez de Ramirez of Leon, GTO, Reyna Dias of Sulphur Bluff; fifty-eight grandchildren; one-hundred and twenty-three great-grandchildren; seventeen great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: parents; four brothers; three sisters; three great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oscar Aguilar and Jones-Walker and Son funeral Home.

Funeral services for Rick Palmer, age 64, of Sulphur Springs, are set for Friday, September 7, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church. Dr. Charles Redmond will officiate.

Interment will follow services at Pleasant Grove North Cemetery, with Ronny Doss, Nelson Hogg, Larry Blount, Bill Martin, and Joe Kennedy serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be George Sell, Harold Wright, Millard Bennett, Bill Onstott, Butch Adams, Gary Thompson, Fred Lewis, Fred Bruce Parker, Rick Perry, Michael O'Rourke, Mark Bassham, Tommy Evans, David Brewer, members of the Masonic Lodge #221, and officers of the the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon prior to the service on Friday, at the church.

Mr. Palmer passed away Monday, September 3, 2012. He was born on March 17, 1948, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Morris and Janie Burns Palmer. He married Barbara Evans, on December 21, 2005. She survives.

Mr. Palmer was a 1966 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and graduated from East Texas State University in 1970, with the first Agribusiness Bachelor of Science degree. He graduated from the Graduate School of Banking, LSA, in 1977. After graduation, Rick was hired by the Farmer's Home Administration in Lamesa, TX, as Assistant County Supervisor. In 1973, he accepted a commercial banking position as Vice-President and Agricultural Lending officer, with First National Bank of Lamesa, and in 1977 moved to First National Bank of Lubbock. He and his family returned to Sulphur Springs, in 1979, when Rick became the President and CEO of First National Bank of Sulphur Springs. He also served as President and CEO of First American Bank in Sulphur Springs, from 1991 thru 1996. Rick was an Eagle Scout, 32nd Degree Mason, President of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, Deputy Sheriff of Delta County, Masters Class Pistol Competitive Shooter, member of the Hopkins County Sheriff's Posse for 16 years, and an avid hunter and supporter of NRA and TSRA.

Other survivors include: his mother, Janie Palmer of Sulphur Springs; three sons, Bryan Palmer and wife Ann of Hurst, Jason Palmer and wife Monique of Garland, and Clint Palmer and wife Mandy of Sherman; grandchildren, Sarah, Lauren, Noah, Will, Kate, and Avery; a brother, Donny Palmer and wife Patty of Austin; a sister, Marsha Reid and husband David of Rockport; his first wife, Ruth Palmer of Sulphur Springs; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Beckham Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Gary Thompson, 375 CR-4763, Sulphur Springs; Boy Scouts of America at http://aplacetogive.scouting.org; Masonic Lodge #221, 105 Oak Avenue, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482; or the Future Farmers of America at www.ffa.org.

Funeral services for Danny "Mike" "Poppy" Fuller, age 53, of Yantis, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 6, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Yantis. Bro. David Bagwell will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Rockhill Cemetery, in Wood County, with Deacons of First Baptist Church serving as pallbearers. Rick Gilbreath will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Fuller passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012, in Laredo, Texas. He was born on November 30, 1958, the son of Danny and Elanine Brooks Fuller. He married Darlene Gilbreath on December 2, 1988, in Yantis. She survies.

Mr. Fuller was a transport operator for Ferrell Gas and a member and deacon of First Baptist Church in Yantis.

Other survivors include: his mother; two daughters, Saundea Monk and husband Brian of Sulphur Springs, and Lindsey Baker and husband Shaun of Quitman; two sons, Michael Fuller and wife Lalita of San Antonio, and Jeremy Fuller of Yantis; sisters, Shirley Brooks and husband Jerry and Janice Posey and husband Bill, all of Harvest, Alabama; grandchildren, Landon Fuller, Jackson Monk, and Addison Monk; sisters-in-law, Marlene David and husband Randy of Yantis, and Donna Chamness and husband Ferddy of Arbala; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and a granddaughter, Ally Jade "Angel" Baker.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Wesley Winstead, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 3, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow services in the Peerless Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 2, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mr. Winstead passed away on Friday evening, August 31, 2012, at Baylor Medical Center. He was born on August 4, 1950, in Commerce, the son of William Howard and Mel D. Blount Winstead. He married Vickey Nell Ball, on July 7, 1972, in Sulphur Springs. She survives.

Mr. Winstead was a retired dairyman and of the Church of God faith.

Other survivors include: a son, Wesley Clay Winstead of Sulphur Springs; a daughter, Heather Nicole Gregory of Royce City; one brother, Tommy Winstead of Weaver; one sister, Nell Jean Hall of Commerce: and grandchildren, Ryan Winstead, Hayden Winstead, Jake Winstead, and Talon Gregory.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Winstead; and one sister, Wilile D. Spence.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Kathleen "Kathy" Sewell, age 55, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at First United Methodist Church, in Sulphur Springs.

There will be no formal visitation.

Military graveside services for Bob Mark, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition are set for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Marlin Jones officiating.

Mr. Mark passed away at his residence Friday, August 31, 2012. He was born in Springfield, Colorado on November 15, 19327, the son of Ray Leslie Mark and Avis Juanita Mason Mark. He married Venita Jones in Hugo, OK on April 3, 1980; she survives. He was a computer specialist. He served in the US Navy during the Viet Nam war.

Survivors include: mother, Avis Cooper; daughter, Evelyn Lewis of Dallas; two step-sons, Skipper Hurley and wife, Fonda, of Sulphur Springs and Jimmy Hurley and wife, Angel, of Spring Branch; sister, Judy Mark of Grant's Pass, Oregon; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Karen Vaden, age 56, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 3, 2012, at Morning Chapel Baptist Church. Dr. Rev. M. Lavelle Hendricks and Rev. Troy Young will officiate.

Interment will follow services at East Caney Cmetery, with Greg "Chappie" Chapman, Lester Henley, Ronald "Squirrel" Wills, Terry Moore, Johnny "Elvis" Nordin, Juan Lewis, Greg "Action" Jackson, Bill Barrett, Hank "Hankie Pooh: Kyle, and Joe Willie Hooten serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 2, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Ms. Vaden passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012, at her residence. She was born on March 10, 1956, the daughter of Cleveland and Ruth Berry Vaden, in Hopkins County. She was a member of Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, while on watch-care of the East Caney Baptist Church. She graduate from Sulphur Springs High School in 1974. She was employed with TXU Luminant Mining Company for 29 years, until her health started to fail in 2008.

She leaves to mourn her passing: her father, Cleveland Vaden of Sulphur Springs; aunts, Inez Berry Spigner Vaden of Dallas, and Bennie K. Berry of Sulphur Springs; a sister, Linda K. Hall of Sulphur Springs; nieces, Ashley and Taryn Clayton, niece and brother, Tiffany and Jason Yarbrough, nieces and caretaker, Desiree Smith, great-nephews, Terrel Turman, Ivyn Clayton, and Alexander Smith; and great-nieces, Jayla Yarbrough, Rachel Harrington, Mariah McCord, and Jasmine McCord, all of Sulphur Springs; and mourners that include god-children, relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Berry Vaden on March 9, 1993; and a brother, Cleveland Vaden, Jr., in 1952.

Funeral services for James Meder, Jr., age 63, of Cumby, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Meder passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services for Andrew Love, age 89, of Pickton, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2012, with Dr. Jimmy Henry and Bro. Mike Fletcher officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home,

Andrew Love passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at John Seal Hospital in Galveston. He was born in Wayne OK on October 30, 1922, the son of Richard Allen Love and Nellie Mae Essary Love. He married Maudine Braden Miller in Pickton. She preceded him in death in 2010. He was a sheet metal worker and a member of Caney Baptist Church and spur On cowboy church.

Survivors include: son, Joe Allen Love and wife, Janet, of California; stepchildren, Paula Bevell and husband, Barry, of Yantis, Donnie Miller and wife, Diana, Sue Monk and husband, Keith, Judy Jetton and husband, Olliver, all of Pickton and Mike Minnick and wife, Jackie of California; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Marsha Stewart, age 48, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Military graveside services, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, for Bobby Lawson, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, are set for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Rockdale Cemetery. Mr. Lawson's great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Bobby passed away Monday, August 27, 2012 at Greenville Health & Rehab. He was born in Hopkins County, on October 16, 1924, the son of William Clark Lawson and Elema Crum Lawson. He married Mildred Owens in Hopkins County on September 11, 1944; she survives. He was a barber and a member of Davis Street Baptist Church. He served in the US Army during WWII.

Survivors include: sister, Betty Lawson of Tira; grandchildren, David Lawson and wife, Angie, and Karen Polk and husband, Kilen; great-grandchildren, Kyle Polk, Kody Polk, Faustin Lawson, Hayley Lawson, Dustin Lawson, Denton Lawson, Brent Rutledge and Tristyn Rutledge.

He was preceded in death by: son, David Clark Lawson; three brothers; two sisters.

Graveside services for Makena Joy Byers, infant daughter of Joshua D. and Tara L. Byers of Dallas, were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2012 at City Cemetery in Sulphur Springs with Dr. Jimmy Henry officiating.

Survivors include: parents; sister, Tatum Byers; grandparents, Ted and Tammi Atha of Dallas; aunt, Jackie Price of Corsicana.

She was preceded in death by: paternal grandparents, Jack and Joy Sickles; paternal grandmother, Jeannie Sickles.

Funeral services for Billy Martin, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, are set for 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Myra Wilson Chapel. Rev. Fred Lewis and Bro. Tommy Johnston will officiate. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Billy Don Sachs, Joe Hooten, Charles Harrington, Tim Kulhanek, Mike Kulhanek, and Jackie Tucker serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Dial, Elmer Dial, Gary Maynard, Ed Warren, Johnny Ethridge, and Danny Lile.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mr. Martin passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Carriage House Manor. He was born December 31, 1926 in Wood county, TX, the son of Claude and Vernia Riggs Martin. He married Ava Alexander on April 4, 1953 in Lewisville, AR. Mr. Martin served in the US Army during WWII. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #8560 as well as a charter member and served as Commander of the VFW for four years. Mr. Martin was in the furniture and antique business for 29 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church and also coached little league baseball.

Survivors include: wife, Ava of 59 years; sons, Tony Martin and wife, Marjorie, Roger Martin and wife, Debra, and Randy Martin; nieces and nephews, Flo Pittsley, Tommi Daugherty, Debbie Deaton, Brenda Lacy, Tim Kulhanek, Henrietta Kulhanek, Kim Landry, Billy Don Sachs, Lisa Hooten, Kay Harrington, Debbie Craven and Nancy Rawls.

Ravis “Ray” Samuel Hickman, 78, of Emory, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1934, in Bienville Parish, LA, the son of Prentice and Lola (Foster) Hickman. He served in the United States Air Foce and was an educator in the State of Texas.

He is survived by step-sons, Rookie Phillips of Wills Point, Al Phillips and wife Rere of Emory, Roy Phillips and wife Deanna of Fair Fax, Virginia, Lance Phillips and wife Tonya of Dallas, grandchildren, Cody Hickman of Mesquite, Lorraine Phillips of Wills Point, Lanna and husband Allen of Hawaii, Leslie Phillips of Wills Point, Chase Phillips of Emory, Amanda Phillips of Emory, Kathryn Phillips of Fair Fax, Aubree Phillips of Fair Fax, Tiffany Ayres of Dallas, Jay Owens and wife Jenn of Dallas, Mattie Phillips of Dallas, sister, Christine Bates of Louisiana, daughter-in-law, Marcia Hickman Kessler of Mesquite, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, one granddaughter, Valerie Phillips, and one son, Tony Hickman.

Funeral services for Kathleen Gumpert , age 64, of Sulphur Springs will be 12:00 pm (Noon) on Monday, August 27 ,2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Baxley officiating.

Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park with grandsons and friends serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be 6 pm till 8 pm, Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Kathleen Gumpert passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Dubuis Hospital in Paris. She was born on July 11, 1948 in Sulphur Springs, TX, the daughter of L.T. and Doris Martin Hurley. She married Larry Gumpert in Red Oak on September 16, 1972. He preceded her in death in January, 2012.

Survivors include: sons, Brian Gumpert and wife Cheryl of Alto, and Clayton Scott Gumpert and wife, Sherolyn of Greenville; daughters, Angela K. Gumpert of Red Oak, and Doris Annette King and husband, Sean of Deming NM; brother, Len Hurley and wife, Alice of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Matthew & Ashley Vaughn, Sara & James Shotwell, Alex & Zoe King, Katelin, Kyle, Cole, and Clay Gumpert, and Tyler & Brianna Thompson; great grandchildren, Lillian Vaughn, Lucy Ann Shotwell, Abby Shotwell and Jami Gumpert.

She was preceded in death by her mother, husband, an infant child and an infant sister.

Memorials may be made to the Helping Hand of the Reilly Springs Baptist Church at 6214 FM 1567 East, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

Funeral Services for Billie Faye Hughes, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Byrd officiating.

Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City cemetery with Bill Hughes, Phillip Jennings, Grant Jennings, Jarred Jennings, Miles Tucker, and Jim Teetes serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Jerry Jennings, Joe Dan Kennedy, Dillon Hughes, and Zach Tucker.

Visitation will be Monday, August 27, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hughes, a longtime resident of Sulphur Springs, passed away Friday, August 24th, at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs. Mrs. Hughes was born December 31, 1927 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was the daughter of the late W. J. Harris and Faye Lucas Harris. She attended Sulphur Springs schools, and continued her schooling at Stephen’s College, Columbia, Missouri. She later graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, earning a B.S. degree in education. She taught in the Waco public school system at Sanger Avenue School, before her marriage to Thomas Dillon Hughes, who preceded her in death.

She was joint owner of the Harris Insurance Agency for twenty years. She was a former member of The Women’s Forum, Dial Study Club, Mother’s Culture Club, and Lena Day Garden Club. For many years, she was a member of the First Christian Church, where she often played the piano or organ in Sunday morning services. In more recent years she greatly enjoyed the Sulphur Springs Community Bible Study group.

Mrs. Hughes is survived by sons, Bill Harris Hughes of Longview,TX, Joseph Henry Hughes and wife Rosemary of Plano,TX, Tommy Hughes and wife Beverly of Mount Pleasant, SC, Son-in-law Phillip Jennings of Emory,TX, grandchildren Anja Tucker and husband Miles of Golden, TX, Grant Jennings and wife Shantel of Golden, TX, Jarred Jennings and wife Toni of Brenham TX, Layne Teetes and husband Jim of Sulphur Springs, David Hughes of Belton, SC, Liesl Westbrook and husband Ed of Mount Pleasant, SC, Melissa Tiller and husband Josh of Bluffton, SC, Dillon Hughes of Plano, and Hannah Hughes of Plano, and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dillon Hughes, daughter Lu Linda Jennings, and her parents.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).

Memorial services for Michael (Kent) McCollum, age 61, of Emory, are set for Friday, August 24, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Chapel.

Mr. McCollum passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born April 6, 1951 in Brady, TX to David Dewhurst and Willie Mae Gross McCollum. He married Linda Gail Wise in Wilburton, OK on August 17, 1968, they were married for 44 years. Mr. McCollum worked in the oil field as Superintendent of Dual Drilling Company for 30 years, He and Linda had a Canton residence at Deen's RV for 14 years and they worked every Monday operating Commanche Creek Cache food concession for the last 12 and 1/2 years. Michael was a Full Gospel Christian and an amazing Dad and Popol.

Survivors include: wife, Linda Gail of Emory; son, Kevin McCollum and wife, Melissa, of Tow, TX; daughter, Kandi McCollum Blase and husband, James, of Houston; mother, Willie Mae McCollum of Mason, TX; sisters, Dorothy Mitchell of Odessa, TX and Sandra Clark of Brady, TX; brother, Brent McCollum of Mason, TX; four grandchildren, Kristan, Kourtney, Katie, and Daniel.

He was preceded in death by: father, D.D. McCollum; two brother-in-laws, Coy Mitchell and Curtis Clark.

Funeral services for Robert Benedict, age 75, of Alba, are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Jacque McCord, age 66, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 25, 2012, with C. J. Duffey officiating.

Jacque McCord passed away Tuesday morning, August 21, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 15, 1945, the daughter of Milburn Monroe McConnell and Ida Mae (Crouch) McConnell. She married Ronald McCord in Marathon, Florida on October 11, 1990; he survives. She was a caregiver, beautician and cosmetology instructor and a member of Colorblind Ministries. She loved, she laughed, she lived.

Other survivors include: three daughters, Leslie Eppars and husband, Jay, Reggie Lynn Hawkins and husband, Mike, all of Sulphur Springs and Renee Larson and husband, Kevin of Florida; four sons, Richard Clay, Robert Jorgensen and wife Gena, all of Florida; Joe McCord and wife, Bonnie, of Sulphur Springs and Brad McCord of Pickton; brother, Harold Lee Bearce of Missouri; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rhonda Jorgenson; two sisters, Shirley Nelson and Joni Hansen and a baby boy, Charles Clay.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Patrick Warren Nichols, Sr., age 65, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Thursday morning, August 16, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Anaheim, California on June 20, 1947, the son of Warren Cornelius Nichols, Sr. and Jean (Waggner) Nichols. He was a cab driver in Juneau, Alaska.

Survivors include: two daughters, Kelly Johns and husband, Terry, of Sulphur Springs and Lorri Johns and husband, Shane; son, Patrick Warren Nichols, Jr. of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Ashley and Alex Nichols, Sarah and Shelby Aulsbrook, Seth Johns, Michael and Madelynn Calderon and Katelynn Johns. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Christopher Nichols and one brother, Mike Nichols.

Funeral services for Norma Randolph, age 78, of Royse City, TX are set for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at First United Methodist Church of Royse City with Rev. Ann Willet and Rev. David Diller officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Emory City Cemetery.

Norma Randolph passed away August 17, 2012 She was born October 11, 1933, in Nashville, AR to E.C. and Eva Compton Reeder, formerly of Emory TX. Norma Randolph was a member of First United Methodist Church and served as alternate pianist for many years before moving to Royse City. She moved her church membership to First United Methodist Church of Royse City. Norma was an active member of the Silver Sneakers exercise class.

Survivors include: husband, George Randolph of royse City; sons, Jimmy Crawford and wife, Teri, of Royse City, Pat Crawford and wife, Jan, of Royse City; sister-in-law, Jean Reeder of Nashville, AR; grandchildren, Lori Beiser and husband, Nick, of Royse City, Hope Hartless of Rockwall, Ashley Lucas of Shreveport, LA, Samantha Hartless of Shreveport, LA, Clint Crawford and wife, Mellody, of Royse City, Jeremy Crawford and wife, Keri, of Royse City, Darin Crawford and wife, Jessica, of Caddo Mills, Curt Crawford and wife, Amber, of Poetry; seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for James E. Davis, 85, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at Wesley United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 19, 2012, with Rev. Brian Bosworth and Rev. Ricky Godbolt officiating.

A military graveside service under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Winnsboro. Serving as pallbearers will be Dudley Moon, Eric Drum, Wendell Claxton, Jerry Petty, Hersean Lewis and Jimmie Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be the Wesleyan Class, Gary Moon and Luther Roberson.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

James E. Davis passed away at his residence Thursday morning, August 16, 2012. He was born in Brashear on July 19, 1927, the son of Tom Davis and Ruby (Romack) Davis. He married Nelma Joyce Bradshaw in Winnsboro on May 12, 1960; she survives.

He was a retired self-employed carpenter and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

Other survivors include: daughter, Teresa Pogue and husband, Matt, of Sulphur Springs; son, James “Yogi” Davis and wife, Stacy, of Dike; two brothers, Eldon Ray “Pee Wee” Davis and wife, Joyzelle, of Winnsboro and Clifford Davis and wife, Sandra, of Liberty City; two sisters, Betty Russell and husband, Ronnie, of Mt. Pleasant and Ann Ashton and husband, Dick, of North Royalton, Ohio; grandchildren, Ali Danielson and Deano, Jaci, Mikala and Cassidy Davis; great-grandchildren, Talon Patrick and Brynlee Danielson.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Joe Davis, John D. Davis and Jerry Wayne Davis and one sister, Hazel Stanley.

Memorials may be made to Backpack Buddies of Wesley United Methodist Church and/or Hopkins County Relay for Life c/o, Judy Worley, 620 Whitworth, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

On Aug. 12, 2012, Billy Mac Nichols left this world to be with his heavenly father. He came into this world on Jan. 3, 1928, born to Melvin Ray Nichols and to Viola Mae Nichols in Hopkins County.

Billy committed his life to Christ while still a young boy and was baptized in Caney Baptist Church. As he grew older he was ordained a Deacon at Alamo Heights Baptist Church in Port Lavaca.

Billy worked in the oil fields of East Texas after graduating from high school at Pickton. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial arts and math and later a Master of Education degree in school administration. He began his career as a machinist in Dallas with Geophysical Service Inc., later known at Texas Instruments.

A few years later he became a high school basketball coach at Cumby. From there, he went to Pickton as a high school principal and math teacher. He first came to Port Lavaca as an eighth grade teacher in 1954. He taught at Jefferson, Madison and finally Crockett Junior High School where he stayed many years. After this, Billy went to central office as director of maintenance to close out his educational career in 1987.

On Feb. 5, 1950, Billy married Wanda R. Nichols. To this family was added: Susan Annette (deceased); William Charles “Chuck” (deceased); Dara Lynette; Kevin Nichols and wife, Georgia; grandsons, Christopher Taylor and wife, Candace; Dakota Taylor and Henry Russell Nichols; great-grandsons, Trenton Taylor and Trevor Taylor.

Billy was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Nichols; mother, Viola Nichols; sister, Hazel Ezell; and children, Susan Annette and William Charles.

Survivors include: nieces, Barbara Romack (Hal), Patsy Bolton (Butch); Michael Ezell all of Sulphur Springs and Pickton. Other survivors include brother-in-law, Elmo Sullivan (Ruby); sister-in-laws, Alice Tyler (Roland) and Mary Jackson (Noel) and many more relatives and friends.

Billy had a love for the great outdoors. Wherever he lived, he left a legacy of live oaks, roses, fig trees, pecan trees and many beautiful plants which he worked and cared for as long as he was physically able. Living on the golf course in Seguin allowed him to enjoy that hobby. He was able to fish and hunt near the Guadalupe River.

A time of visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Richardson Colonial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, at the First Baptist Church in Port Lavaca. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ronald Steigler, Dallas Douglas, John Shaw, Chris Taylor, Dakota Taylor, Geryl Taylor, Butch Bolton and Sam LaBita.

Funeral services for James Ronald “Ronnie” Renshaw, age 63, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Miller Grove Methodist Church with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating.

Interment will follow at Miller Grove Cemetery with James Oler, Jamie Lindsey, Andy Rubarts, Ben Branton, Jack Branton, Adam Gilbert and David Gilbert serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 800 p.m., Friday, August 17, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Renshaw passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at East Texas Medical Center in Quitman. Mr. Renshaw was born on December 19, 1948 in Dallas, TX, the son of James Carroll and Lillie Belle (Davis) Renshaw. He married Carolyn Henderson and she survives.

Mr. Renshaw was a carpenter and worked for Lowe’s. Mr. Renshaw served in the United States Navy. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife Carolyn, he is survived by his children, Cynthia Kaye Wesley and husband Randy of Rockwall, James Randall Renshaw of Miller Grove, Angelina Ballentine and husband Jesse Don, Kristie Johnson and husband Sam all of Sulphur Springs; mother, Lillie Belle Renshaw of Miller Grove; sisters, Sherry Gilbert and husband Paul of Mesquite, Phyllis Haywood and husband Ken of Sulphur Springs, Susan C. White of Emory, Lisa Oler and husband Jackie of Point; grandchildren, James Nathan Hardaway, Jamie Lindsey, Megan Turman, Jakorian Johnson, Sierra Dawn Ballentine, Ashley Kegley, and Scotty Peebles; one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Betty L. Davis, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chalmer Dennis and Billy Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery with her grandsons and great-grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 17, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Betty Davis passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Carriage House Manor. She was born the daughter of Thomas D. and Virgie B. Edwards on October 14, 1929 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She married R.D. Davis on March 27, 1948 at Ft. Worth, Texas.

Survivors include: son, Billy W. Daivs and wife, Elaine of Ft. Worth; daughters, Betty Ann Young and husband, Garry, of Oscoda, MI, Dorothy Newsom and husband, William Jack, of Sulphur Springs, and Shera Davis Massey and husband, Michael, of Sulphur Springs; nine grandchildren, Robert, Susan, Diana, Garry N. Young, all of Oscoda, MI., Jimmy and Brian Busby and Denise Williams of Winnsboro and Pickton, Brandon David of Ft. Worth, and Eric Davis of Skopje, Macedonia; twenty-four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brother, Thomas Dee Edwards, Jr.; husband, R.D. Davis; infant son, Roy Dee Davis; granddaughter, Dena Lynn Davis.

Funeral services for Gerald Wayne “Hoss” Burkett age 71, of Waco and formerly of Weaver will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating.

Burial will follow at the Weaver Cemetery with Patrick Brown, Allan Chester, Dale Goldsmith, Dustin Massey, Rick Garmon, Edward Garcia, Mike Stafford, and Valiente Maldonado serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Troy Crone, Dwain Webb, Wayne McCollum and Elario Maldonado.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM Friday, August 17, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mr. Burkett died Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at his residence in Waco. He was born on June 2, 1941 the son of Ben Virgil and Floy Marie Davis Burkett. He married Carol Elaine Williams on October 20, 1971 in Corpus Christi and she survives.

Mr. Burkett was a truck driver and trucking business for over forty years. He served in the US Navy

He is survived by his spouse; Carol Burkett of Waco; son Ben Virgil Burkett and daughter-in-law Denise of Waco; grandson, Dustin Massey; brother Paul Burkett of Weaver.

Graveside services for John Devries, 70, of Sulphur Bluff, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery, with Rev. Ed Dodd officiating. Pallbearers will be Karl Ebel, Tony Moore, Barry Ward, Vic Ponder, Mike Ponder and Johnny Peirce.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., prior to service, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Devries passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at his residence. He was born on February 16, 1942 in Artesia, CA, the son of Gerrit and Clazina VanVliet DeVries. He married Alice Koning on September 2, 1973 in Chinco, CA; she preceded him in death in 2005. Mr. DeVries was a dairy farmer and a cattle rancher. He was a member of Sulphur Bluff First United Methodist Church and he served in the US Army during Vietnam.

Survivors include: son, Mitchell DeVries of Ft. Smith, AR; daughters, Amy DeVries and husband, Patrick Dennis, Julia Molteni and husband, Aldo, of Sulphur Bluff; grandchildren, Brooke and Eden Molteni; brothers, Abraham DeVries and wife, Minie, of Ontario, CA, Cornelius DeVries and wife, Mary, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; sister, Joan Van Leeuwen and husband, Arlan, of Oakdale, CA.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church, PO Box 33, Sulphur Bluff, TX, 75481.

Mark Flemens, age 56, of Sulphur Springs, passed away at his residence Monday evening, August 13, 2012.

He was born in Riverside, California, on March 18, 1956, the son of Mike Flemens and Betty (Perkins) Flemens. He married Sharon Trout in Sulphur Springs on December 9, 1975; she survives.

Other survivors include: daughter, Terry Kizer of Tyler; son, Daniel Flemens and wife, Krystal, of Sulphur Springs; three sisters, Donna Baskin of Brashear, Cindy Lyons of Sulphur Springs and Betsy Flot of Iowa; brother, Clifton Flemens of Brashear and grandchildren, Debbie Gossett, Steven Kizer, Blake Kizer Jesse Miller, McKenzie Miller and Ashlie Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Henry Claude Battle, age 83, of Cumby will be conducted at First Baptist Church in Cumby at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 16, 1012, with Brother Jim Bates and Brother John Ginn officiating.

Interment will follow at Nevada Cemetery. E. A. Junell will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Cumby.

Henry Claude Battle passed away at his residence, Monday afternoon, August 13, 2012. He was born March 26, 1929 in Merit, the son of Henry Cabe and Alta Battle of Merit.

He graduated from Merit High School and received a bachelor of science and master of science degree from East Texas State University. He was a retired school teacher. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a deacon in the First Baptist Church. This year he was presented with a dinner and a certification of appreciation for 60 years in Hopkins Masonic Lodge #180. He also was a member of the Scottish Rite and Shriners of North America. He served as municipal judge for the City of Cumby and was mayor in 1988 - 1992. He married Sallie Bates on January 14, 1961. She passed away August 21, 1969. He married Laverne (Bryant) Swanson on September 6, 1979.

He is survived by his wife; one sister, Eddie Jo Gooch of Dallas; sister-in-law Ottlean Battle of Greenvile; nephews, Kyle Gooch and wife, Suzy, of Plano; Randy Battle of Plano, Larry Bryant of Caddo Mills; nieces Karon Battle of Greenville and Vicki Kellough and husband, Mike, of Caddo Mills. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Juttie Battle and nephew, Larry Battle.

Lula Bee Hawthorne, 99, passed from this life into the presence of the Lord in heaven on Monday, August 13, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas after several months of illness. "Miss Bee" was born on September 5, 1912 in Durant, Texas the first child of Claude and Ollie Stewart. She grew up East Texas in a loving home with five siblings in Wells, Texas. "Miss Bee" was married to Homer Hawthorne on October 5, 1933. Homer who was a faithful husband and loving father enjoyed a wonderful home life with "Miss Bee" and worked for 20 years for Humble Oil and Refinery (Exon Mobile) until his death in 1962. After her beloved husband died in 1962 "Miss Bee" began college at East Texas State University at the age of 50 and graduated four years later and began a career of teaching in the Como Pickton School System for 23 years, retiring in 1989. . "Miss Bee's" greatest joy was being a part of the lives of her dear 2nd grade students. After retirement "Mama Bee"as she was lovingly called by her family enjoyed family time and being a part of her beloved Pickton community, working in her yard and serving faithfully as a member of the Tabernacle Baptist church for more than 60 years. Her loving Pickton community friends and quilting group spent many delightful hours laughing, traveling together and serving others. This group became famous for their Friday escapades and hamburger luncheons at the Winnsboro Dairy Queen.

"Miss Bee" is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Shirley and John Lee of Winnsboro and Judy and Dude Turner of Lone Oak and her son and daughter-in-law Homer and Sharon and Hawthorne of Fort Worth and 6 grandchildren, Dale Lee of Marshall, Matt Turner of Waskom, Jimmy Turner of Dallas, Anna Postell of Fort Worth, Rachel Hawthorne of Fort Worth and Elizabeth Justl of Arlington, ten great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Hawthorne, grand children, John Britt Lee and Retha Rodgers, her parents Claude and Ollie Stewart and siblings, Dal Stewart, Lynn Dean Womack, Belvin Stewart, Johnnie Stewart and Billy Joe Stewart.

"Miss Bee's" family would like to express their profound gratitude for the many expressions of love, sympathy and concern for our family and love and friendship in the life of our dear mother.

Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro, Texas.

Funeral Services will be on Thursday, August 16 at 11:00 AM at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Pickton, Texas followed by burial in the Pickton Cemetery. Family will be served a complimentary dinner by the members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church and Pickton Methodist Church in the Tabernacle Family Center beside the Tabernacle church.

Ima Jean Reynolds’ quick and beautiful smile, hearty laugh, and comforting spirit passed from our presence peacefully on the morning of August 12, 2012. She went to her heavenly father sooner than we had expected, but God is merciful and saved his loved one from the suffering ahead. Ima Jean was born on August 21, 1937 in Altus, OK to A.B. and Esta (Phillips) Butts. She married Claude Earl Reynolds on November 30, 1956 in Bogata, TX. Ima Jean was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings Ben, Geraldine, Clifford Dorman, Robert Kenneth, Raymond, and James.

Ima Jean is survived by her loving husband Claude Reynolds, daughter and son-in-law Deneen and Keith Christian of McKinney, and son and daughter-in-law Eric and Cassie Reynolds of Norcross, GA. She is also survived by grandchildren, KrisAnn and Curtis Christian, and Adelaine, Brody, Audrey, Amelia and Braylon Reynolds, her brother Billy E. Butts and his wife Carol L. Nicholson, her sisters-in-law Nancy Butts and Jeanette Butts. Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

Ima Jean was a devoted wife, loving mother, generous grandmother, caring sister and faithful friend. She was always thinking about what would make others happy. Claude and Ima Jean made their home in Sulphur Springs from 1964 to 1998. They retired in McKinney in 1998. Ima Jean dedicated her life to serving others, opening her home to family, friends, young people who needed a temporary home and hosts of others on all types of occasions. She was a well-loved member of the High Pointe Church of Christ, a member of DAR, and volunteered for Meals on Wheels in McKinney. In Sulphur Springs, she was a Sunday School teacher and involved member of the League Street Church of Christ. She was also a member of Medical Auxillary, Community Bible Study, Community Concerts, PTA, Girls Scouts, Cub Scouts and many other community groups. In retirement Claude and Ima Jean enjoyed traveling and visiting friends and family.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 15, 5:00-7:00pm at the High Pointe Church of Christ, 3201 N. Central Expressway, McKinney, TX.

A memorial service will follow at 7:00 pm at the church building.

Memorials can be made to Camp Deer Run "campership" fund or the charity of your choice. Camp Deer Run's address is 1227 CR 4590, Winnsboro, TX 75494.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.caringbridge.org/visit/imajeanreynolds.

Graveside funeral services for Larry Norton, of Pflugerville and formerly of Yantis, are scheduled for 1o:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at Cook-Walden-Capital Parks Cemetery, in Pflugerville.

Mr. Norton passed away on Saturday morning, August 11, 2012, following a long battle with cancer.

He was the son of Eudell and Dot Norton of Yantis.

Survivors locally include: a brother, Neal Norton of Yantis; and two sisters, Paula Webb of Sulphur Springs, and Misty Martin of Sulphur Springs; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and an Aunt, Delores Miller of Sulphur Springs.

Funeral services for Bruce Dial, age 33, of Sulphur Springs, have been scheduled for 1:00 PM, Friday, August 17, 2012 at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ with Supt. Gatlin Nelson officiating.

Interment will follow in East Caney Cemetery with Justin Watson, Corey Hall, Kevin Johnson, Bobby Joe Griner, Michael Howard, Darian Chaney, Ronny Bozeman, and John Parsley serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include, Ed Johnson, Robert Stanfield, Tyron Clayton, Jeremy Williams and Aaron Williams.

A visitation will be held at Tapp Funeral Home Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Bruce Dial was born in Sulphur Springs, on April 25, 1979, the son of Bruce Dial, Jr. and Shellie Johnson. He married Tabatha Watson, in Sulphur Springs, on May 28, 2011. She survives. He was a truck driver and member of Mitchell Chapel Church. He passed away August 10, 2012 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.

Survivors include, mother, Shellie Hall, of Sulphur Springs; sons, Tadrick Dial, Sean Dial, both of Sulphur Springs; daughter, Maegan Dial, of Sulphur Springs; step-daughter, Lexi Robinson, of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Barbara Williams, of Sulphur Springs, Kerrie Dial, of Dallas, Carolyn Bozeman, of Sulphur Springs; brothers, Christopher Dial, Joe Don Dial, Tyrone Clayton, all of Sulphur Springs; parents-in-law, Paul and Sherry Watson, of Sulphur Springs; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Dial, Jr., grandparents, Robert and Geneva Johnson, Bruce, Sr. and Evelyn Dial.

Funeral services for William Plemons, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 13, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home. President Jeff Smith will offiiciate.

Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at the Winterfield Cemetery in Pickton, with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 12, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mr. Plemons passed away on Saturday morning, August 11, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 9, 1924, in Quitman, Tx, the son of Elmer James and Willie Mae Conell Plemons. He married Tommie Grace hart, on March 10, 1946, in Quitman. She survives.

Mr. Plemons worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years and served in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he was a prisoner of war. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Other survivors include: a son, Richard Plemons of Pickton; a daughter, Victoria Beckham and husband David of Santaquin, Utah; grandchildren, Mikki Flanigan, Katherine Burns and husband Barry, Jennifer Forthman and husband Paul, Jonathan Beckham and wife Vanessa Wages, John Pemons and wife Erin, Suzanne McDowell and husband Eric, Matthew Beckham and wife Lanie, Brent Plemons and wife Jill, and Adam Beckham and wife Allison; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Albert Plemons.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Gladis M. Burns, age 89, of Miller Grove, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 13, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Burns will officiate.

Interment will follow services in Restlawn Memorial park, with Jason Payne, Jeff Payne, Jon Eric Nordin, Landon Nordin, Clint Myrick, and Chip Tulley serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Burns passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Carriage House Manor. She was born in Hopkins County, on April 1, 1923, the daughter of E.M. and Gerrie Coke Harrison. She married Frank Burns, on July 28, 1967, in Cumby, Texas. He survives.

Mrs. Burns was a member of First Baptist Church for over 62 years and worked for Cannon Craft for 26 years and Wal-Mart for 13 years.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Cathy Nordin and husband Johnny of Sulphur Springs and Martha Payne and husband Howard of Rockwall; a daughter-in-law, Charlotte Burns of Miller Grove; grandchildren, Jason Payne and wife Lanita, Jeff Payne and wife Amanda, jennifr Myrick and husband Clint, Jon Eric Nordin and wife Laura, Landon Nordin and wife Carla, and Ashley Burns; eleven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Neoma Goodman of Clarksville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a step-son, Larry Burns; and four brothers, Haskell, Orren, Woodrow, and Monard Harrison.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Children's Department, 116 Oak Avenue, Sulphur Springs, Tx. 75482.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

A visitation will be held at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Gafford passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 at his residence. he was born in Dallas on July 1, 1960, the son of Bobby Gafford and Mary Jo Hall Gafford. He was a paint contractor and a member of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: son, Christopher Gafford of Sulphur Springs; daughters, Amanda Gafford of Irving and Melissa Gafford of Christ Church, New Zealand; parents, Mary Jo Gafford Rogers of Brashear and Bobby Gafford and wife, Brenda, of Cumby; sister, Carla Gafford Petty of Cumby; brothers, Jimmy Gafford and wife, Crystal, Mark Gafford, Justin Gafford, all of Brashear, Stephen Sawyer of Puerto Rico and Glenn Sawyer of Cumby; grandchildren, Hanna, Bryson, Hayden, Joshua and Brooklyn; significant other, Tina McQueen and her children; special friends, Toreigh Russell and Robert Huggett Family; a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Christine Browning, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 12, 2012, at East Point Church. Fred Morrow and Donny Chamberlain will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Shady Grove Cemetery, with David Thomas, Jody Thomas, Jim Thomas, Baily Thomas, Bo Browning, and Michael Truitt serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 11, 2012, at the funeral home.

Ms. Browning passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012, at Hospice of East Texas, in Tyler. She was born in Wood County, on December 26, 1949, the daughter of Paul Prescott Browning and Oma Pauline Moss Browning.

Ms. Browning was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: two sisters, Linda Thomas of Mineola and Sherry Gilliam of Tyler.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Garland and Penny Coker; and two brothers, Roger Browning and Bo Browning.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Darell McDaniel, age 88, of Pickton, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Tapp Funeral Home. Rev. Rick Higgins and Rev. Vern Hawkins will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Black Oak Cemetery, with Billy Bryant, Stan Dickey, Archie Lindley, Darrell Matthews, Ray Rohrbeck, and Robert Thompson serving as pallbearers.

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

Mr. Mc Daniel passed away at his residence, in Pickton, on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. He was born in Burnett, Texas, on October 22, 1923, the son of Pete and Cindy Chamberlain McDaniel. He married Loretta Messer Warren, in Pickton, on August 30, 2003. She survives.

Mr. McDaniel served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. In honor of his service, the Hopkins County Military Coalition will perform graveside rites.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Judy Keffer, of Garland; grandchildren, Alyson Conway of Castlerock, CO, and Angela Cody of Lavon; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lavon "Polly" Vincent of Odessa, and Mayme Allen of McKinney.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wift, Joyce Gillock McDaniel; and a son, Darell Wayne McDaniel.

Funeral services for Hazel Tucker Gregor, age 84, of Cumby, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Mt. Zion Church. Roy Ditmar, Bob Woodworth, and Bro. Petty will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Emblem Cemetery, with David Nichols, Benjamin Gregor, Trevor Tucker, Steve Tucker, Jason Tucker, and Lance West serving as pallbearers.

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

Mrs. Gregor passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Hopkins County, on July 10, 1928, the daughter of Harley Wright Tucker and Eva Lee Reed Tucker. She married Benjamin William Gregor. He preceded her in death in 1987.

Mrs. Gregor was a member of the Mt. Zion Church and served as the pianist.

Survivors include: a son, Billy W. Gregor of Cumby; three brothers, Cullen Tucker and wife Dorothy of Cumby, James Tucker and wife Mareille of Sulphur Springs, and Glendale Tucker and wife Katherine of Cumby; two sisters, Odell Tarpley of Kaufman and Fern Hill and husband Vernon of Ladonia; three grandchildren, Benjamin Gregor, Monica Cook, and David Nichols; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; three brothers, Warren Tucker, Thomas Tucker, and H.W. Tucker; and a sister, Ann Earwood.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Freida Nordin, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, have been set for 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 10, 2012 at Tapp Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Freida Nordin passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born November 26, 1922, in Hopkins County, the daughter of Walter William and Bennie Joe Jolley Froneberger. She married James Thomas Nordin on September 4, 1954 in Sulphur Springs. He preceded her in death in February 1995. She was a military spouse and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: daughter, Jan Hollis and husband, Rickey, of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Heath Hollis and Steven Hollis.

She was preceded in death by: parents; brother, Dalton William Froneberger; sister, Audrey Joe Froneberger.

Funeral services for Mary Venable, formerly of Hopkins County, are set for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Tapp Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Venable passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Fort Worth. She was born January 3, 1927 in the Divide Community in Hopkins County. She graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1943 where she was a Student Council President and football queen. She graduated from East Texas State Teachers College and taught high school math. She was a devoted wife, mother, and dedicated Christian.

Survivors include: sons, Roger H Venable and wife, Elizabeth, of North Richland Hills, James C. Venable Jr. and wife, Janice, of Athens, Alabama, and Larry G. Venable and wife, Carla, of Morristown, Tennessee; sisters, Tirzah Snow Walker Petty, of Gilmer and Charlotte Ann Turner and husband, John, of Point; sister-in-law, Edna Bell Walker, of Springfield, Missouri; brother, Sherrell G. Walker and wife, Peggy, of Gilmer; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Christine N. Ross and husband, Robert, Bobby and Tommy of Madison, Alabama, Lori M. Allman and husband, Chaplin Major Rob Allman, Emma Kate, of Vilseck, Germany, Kimberly Ann Venable, of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Gregory A. Venable, of Richmond, Virginia; brother-in-law, Cecil and wife, Betty, of Frisco; sister-in-law, Lib Venable, of Denton; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: husband, James C. Venable Sr.; brother, J.G. Walker, Jr. and wife, Mary, of Yantis; brother-in-law, Mike Petty, of Gilmer; parents, Jesse G. and Mary Emmerline Rauoff Walker, of Sulphur Springs.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 7669, Atlanta, Georgia 30357.

Graveside services for Lucia Strickland, age 72, have been set for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Rock Hill Cemetery in Wood County with Bro. Rodney Crist and Bro. James McKee officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation is being held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Tapp Funeral Home.

Ms. Strickland passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at her residence in Quitman. She was born November 20, 1939, in Shreveport, LA, the daughter of Elbridge Lewis and Ema Lou Foster Robinson. She married James Rogers in Arkansas on October 10, 2001. He survives. Mrs. Rogers was a homemaker and a member of County Line Baptist Church of Yantis.

Survivors include: son, Terry Maples, of Illinois; daughters, Amanda Neal of Winnsboro and Lucia Bitner of Grand Prairie; step-son, Jimmy Rogers of Quitmen; step-daughter, Julie Jones of Mt. Vernon; sisters, Betty Lou Jordan of Mt. Vernon and Ester Ruth Wilhite of Scroggins; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to County Line Baptist Church of Yantis.

Funeral services for Bobbie Sloan, age 83, of Sulphur Springs will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park with John Lloyd Potts, Dwayne Asbill, Ronald Blanton, Harold Kizer, Herman Ray Woodall and Michael Woodall serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are James Ratliff and Gary Potts.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Sloan passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Hopkins House. She was born March 27, 1929 in Daughtery, TX. she was the daughter of ERving and Nettie Richards Potts. She married Ollie E. Sloan in Ft. Worth in 1948. He preceded her in death in 1987. She was a secretary, a homemaker, a military spouse, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.

Survivors include: daughters, Gail Kizer of Sulphur Springs, and Judy Woodall and husband, Jack of Klondike; sisters, Grace Slatter of Bonanza, and Joyce Blanton of Emory; brother, Buddy Potts of Tyler; grandchildren, Harold Kizer, Herman Ray Woodall, Teresa Nguien, Michael Woodall, Cody Kizer, and Randall Woodall; great-grandchildren, Justin Kizer, Brandon Woodall, Jacob Woodall.

She was preceded in death by: sisters, Viola Ratliff, Ollie Asbill, Elenor Potts, Exa Adams, and Nannie Dougherty; brothers, Lloyd Potts, Neal Potts, Nealon Potts, Ervie Potts, Perk Potts, and Walter Potts.

Funeral services for Irene Bearden, age 84, of Commerce will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday at Coker- Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Johnnie Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at Memoryland Memorial Park in Greenville. Pallbearers are Brian Bearden, Dean McPeak, David Rabun, Randy Koon, Terry Tate and Clint George. In lieu of a graveside ceremony, a short preliminary ceremony will take place after the funeral at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home because of the extreme heat.

Irene passed away August 5, 2012 in Commerce. She was born January 3, 1928 in Cumby, the daughter of Frank Lee and Ida McVay Dicken. She attended public school at Miller Grove through high school. She married Eugene Bearden on January 20, 1946.He preceded her in death in 1983. She was a homemaker and did work at various times, helping with the dairy, working at Shirey's and Haggars' clothing companies in Greenville and later worked for Wal-Mart for ten years.

Survivors include: son, Bobby Bearden and wife, Linda, of Commerce; grandchild, Brian Bearden and wife, Melissa, of Bullard; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Morgan Bearden of Bullard; niece, Shirley McPeak and husband, Dean of the Shirley Community; numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by: parents, Lee and Ida Dicken; one brother; sister-in-law, Dewey and Dahlia Dicken.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the dear friends and family that she relied upon so much especially in her later years.

Funeral services for C. E. "Goob" Fite, age 92, of Yantis, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2012, in the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Donald Vaughn will officiate.

A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow in the Yantis Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be David Auringer, Don Hurley, Jeremy Hurley, Robert DeWitt, Chance Fite, and Cody Fite.

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

Mr. Fite passed away on Saturday morning, August 4, 2012, at East Texas Medical Center, in Tyler, following an automobile accident, near Sulphur Springs. He was born in Saltillo, on November 27, 1919, the son of Jim Fite and Sadie Lutrell Fite. He married Oma King, in Yantis, on August 9, 1939. She preceded him in death in 2006.

Mr. Fite was a retired builder and was of the Baptist faith. He served in the U.S. Navy, during WWII.

Survivors include: two daughters, Jamie Herring and husband Tobie of Quitman, and Vivian Word of Grand Prairie; a son, Mike Fite and wife Valaree of Beach City; two sisters, Doris Jenkins and Mary Jo Peek, both of Sulphur Springs; granchildren, Shari Hurley, Shelly Auringer, Kimberly Mapes, Chance Fite, and Kassey DeWitt; ten great-granchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by an infant son; one granddaughter, one great-granddaughter; one sister; and three brothers.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Neil Henderson, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Chaplin Mark Alfred officiating. Honorary pallbearers are the past and present members of the Wildcatter's Association.

Mr. Henderson p[assed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 at his residence in Rockwall, TX after a long hard three year battle with cancer. He was born on July 8, 1931 in Sulphur Springs, the son of Neil and Lucille Henderson. Neil graduated from high school in 1948 and the graduated from East Texas State Teacher's College in 1952. He taught and coached for more than 35 years before retiring in the Denison area where he coached for 16 years,

Survivors include: daughter, Neilann Horner and husband, Kyle; granddaughter, Grace; sister, Jane Owen; two nieces; one nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Presbyterian Faith Hospice, 4360 Signa Road, Dallas, TX 75234, Waples Methodist Church in Denison, or a Charity of your choice.

Graveside funeral services for Mitchell "Mitch" Valentine, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 6, 2012, at Tira Cemetery. Dr. Kent Pate will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Ben Jennings, Allan Pace, Billy Joe Clayton, Jimmy Anderson, Richard Bearden, and Porter Woods.

Mr. Valentine passed away on Thursday afternoon, August 2, 2012, at his residence. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on April 4, 1940, the son of Jame Robert Valentine, Sr. and Hallie Leona Valentine.

Mr. Valentine was a retired General Manager at Contech.

Survivors include: a son, Tim Huff and wife Shelly of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Katie Huff and Christian Huff; a sister, Elizabeth "Betsy" Icke of Fairview; step-daughters, Wendy Byrum and son Ryan Byrum, and Tammy Muse and son Jayson Muse; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Willa Lou "Penny" Valentine; his parents; a brother, James Valentine, Jr.; and a sister Joyce Murdock.

Thomas Ray Wilson died peacefully in his sleep August 1, 2012, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was 72. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Tommy touched throughout his memorable life.

Tommy was born November 21, 1939, in Cooper, Texas, to Ray and Hazel (Baker) Wilson. He became a Christian at age 6 and his service to Jesus never stopped. He served as a Deacon and Interim Minister of Music at First Baptist Church in Cooper, Texas; spearheaded the “I Found It” salvation campaign at Affiliated Food Conventions; organized and led numerous Bible studies; and always had a well worn New Testament in his hip pocket. His dedication to Christ was apparent in the way he loved his family, friends and countless people he helped along the way.

Tommy graduated from Cooper High School in 1957 and continued his education at East Texas State University, graduating in 1961 with a bachelor of science in Math and a minor in Physics. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Melia McGaha of Cooper, Texas, on June 18, 1961. Tommy, along with help from his entire family, operated Wilson Food Company in Cooper for 33 years.

Tommy gave us courage, hope, and a reminder of the preciousness of life. He was the ultimate optimist. He loved spending time at the family farm, being with his children and grandchildren, and sharing the gospel with anyone who would listen. His favorite scriptures were Psalm 23 and John 3:16. He took no one or nothing for granted and lived each day in the goodness and love of the Lord.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary, and their three children and spouses, Todd Wilson and his wife Judy, of Sulphur Springs; Kyle Wilson and his wife Susan, of McKinney, Texas; and Lori (Wilson) McKay and her husband Joe, of Little Rock, Arkansas. He is also survived by his sister Kaywin (Wilson) Conley of Cooper and seven grandchildren, Tyler and Ryan Wilson of Sulphur Springs; Lindsey, Evan and Benjamin Wilson of McKinney; and Wilson and Joseph McKay of Little Rock.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Chapel in Sulphur Springs on Friday August 3rd, and a memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday August 4th at First Baptist Church in Cooper. Rev. Richard Tatum will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the ROC at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs, Texas; the Gideons International; or the Building for Kingdom Growth fund at First Baptist Church Cooper, Texas.

Tommy is rejoicing in heaven and is most certainly one of the newest tenors in heaven’s choir.

Funeral services for Robert Wayne Nabors, age 61, of Como, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Vern Hawkins and Pastor Ron Robinson will officiate.

A military graveside service, will follow, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, at Restlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Ray Couch, Henry Couch, Michael Couch, Larry Ferrell, Gary Rogers and Rena Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be James Pennington and Bil Reck.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Nabors passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 in Three Rivers, Texas. He was born in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, on September 6, 1950, the son of Arzie Oto Nabors and Athena Jeffcoat. He married Linda Carol Allison, in Amarillo, on April 11, 1970. She survives.

Mr. Nabors was a truck driver and a member of Elm Ridge Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy, during the Vietnam War.

Other survivors include: a son, Ronny Nabors and wife Amanda, of Como; his mother, Athena Nabors of Colorado City, Colorado; three brothers, Jimmy Nabors of Omaha, NB, Rusty Nabors of Austin, and William Nabors of Saltillo; three sisters, Lydia True, and Lavene China, both of Amarillo, and Lavon Isbell of Colorado City, CO; and granchildren, Chris Nabors, Bridget Nabors, and Carol Nabors.

He was preceded in death by his father; and a son, Michael Nabors.

Funeral services for JoAnn Coleman, age 75, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Burns will officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove North Cemetery with Todd Gorton, C.W. Gregory, Ronny Doss, Gabe Cordova, Pat Bryant, Johnny Gibson, John Mitchell and Curtis Clark serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Coleman passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab. Mrs. Coleman was born on February 20, 1936 in Wood County, the daughter of Francis and Dora Reppond Hoover. She married Aubrey Coleman on June 27, 1952 in Dallas, TX. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2009. Before retirement she worked as an office manager for Price Ford for 18 years. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: son, Darrell Coleman and wife, Stephanie of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Amy Goldsmith and husband, Bryant of Hico, Missy Wyatt and husband, Pete of Sulphur Springs, Tina Mobley and husband, Tommy of Grand Saline, John Coleman of Austin, Johnathan Moore and wife, Taylor of Sulphur Springs and Krista Fugate and husband, Jeremy of Sulphur Springs; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, J.W. Hoover and wife, Jackie of Mesquite; sister-in-law, Netha Hoover.

She was preceded in death by: parents; son, Delayne Coleman; brother, Melvin Hoover; sister, Louise Pogue.

Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery North, 667 CR 4708, Sulphur Springs, TX, 75482.

Funeral services for Captain Bobby Joe Dunavin, age 83, of Cooper, will be conducted Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012 with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. A Military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Richard Hurley, Jeremy Hurley, Larry Whitener, Dusty Garcia, David Toles, Randy Fouse and Charles Britton.

V isitation will be from6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mr. Dunavin passed away on Thursday morning, July 26, 2012, at Carriage House Manor. He was born in sulphur Springs on May 1, 1929, the son of Arthur Joe Dunavin and Maudie Mae Stephenson Dunavin. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Aline Darden, whom he married in Sulphur Springs on November 9, 1948. He was retired from the US Army and he was a retired meter reader for Texas Power and Light. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: daughters, Carla Hurley and husband, Richard, of White Oak, Angie Flanagan and husband, Ricky and Misty Whitener and husband, Larry, all of Cooper; brother, Jearl Dunavin and wife, Helen, of Greenville; grandchildren, James Mullins, Karrie Reagan, Dana Toles, Daryl Dunavin, Jeremy Paul Hurley, amy Hurley, Cyndi Smith, Randy Fouse, Katy Fouse and Cody Whitener; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild.

Memorial may be made to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Coalition for Ricky Moss, age 58, of Covington, GA, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev. James Diamond officiating.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. Moss passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was born on July 1, 1955 in Sulphur Springs. He was the son of Wanna Coker Birdwell and Billy K. Birdwell. Rickey was an environmental safety inspector for the company of MBF. He traveled the world with his job and was a musician at heart. Rickey also enjoyed sky diving. He served in the US Army.

Survivors include: mother, Wanna Birdwell of Emory; granddaughter, Miryca Moss of Menomonie, WI; aunt, Myra Burns and husband, Gary of Reilly Springs; uncle, Tim Coker of Nashville, TN; cousins, Kelli Sims, Brian Coker, Jeff Coker, Leo Coker, Brian Coker, Jr., Parker Sims, Katy Coker, Stacey Burns and Grayson Burns.

He was preceded in death by: father, Billy Birdwell; son, Matthew Edd Moss; grandparents, Warner and Annie Lee Coker.

Funeral services for David C0rreia, age 62, of Sulphur Springs are scheduled 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2012 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Pete Adrian and Rev. Debbie Riggsby officiating. Interment will follow at Gafford Chapel Cemetery, with Johnny Oler, Manuel Correia, Jason Goulet, Ed Pollacek, Jeremy Prestidge and Scott State serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the funeral home.

David Ornelas Correia passed away at his residence, Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was born October 23, 1949 in Raminho, Terceira, Azores the son of Frank and Ilda Ornelas Correia. David was a good and faithful servant who loved the Lord. He was also a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. David was employed at Dairy Farmers of America for 21 years and was loved by everyone's lives he touched.

Survivors include: wife, Ruth Correia; son, David F. Correia of Gainsville, TX; daughters, Candi Prestidge and husband, Jeremy of Hawkins and Jennifer Goulet and husband, Jason of Jarrell, TX; brothers, Lee Correia and wife, Carmen of CA, and Manuel Correia and wife, Henrietta of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Mary Azevedo and husband, Joe of CA and Luciana Ferreira and husband, Ramiro of CA; grandchildren, Lacey Morris, Cyle Gumpert, Blake, Macey and Kylea Correia, Cassidy, Baylee and Jayden Prestidge and Evan and Natalie Goulet; great-grandson, Brayden Cundiff.

The family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

Funeral services for Polly Voss, age 86, of Wylie formerly of Sulphur Springs, are set for 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mahoney Cemetery. Rev. Doyle Henderson will officiating.

Polly passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Richardson. She was born on August 2, 1925 in Mathias, West virginia the daughter of Bell E. and Garvasius Whetzel Mathias. She married Murray M Voss and he preceded her in death . Mrs. Voss was an accounting clerk for Safeco Insurance before she retired. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wylie.

Survivors include: son, Varnell Voss and wife, Anne; grandsons, John Voss and Brad Voss all of Garland.

Memorial may be made to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at www.spca.org.

Funeral services for Lonnie Furbay, age 64, of Sulphur Springs, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Paul Tracy Gearhart, age 53, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Dr. Jimmy Henry will officiate.

Paul passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 22, 1958 in Las Angeles, CA, the son of John Madison and Ollie Pauline Luttrell Gearhart. He married Glenna Lynn Green on March 6, 2009. She survives. Mr. Gearhart was a truck driver for Ballard Trucking.

Survivors include: sons, Paul Gearhart, Jr. and wife, Brenda of Commerce, Alijah Gearhart of Randolph; step-son, Christopher Ray Green of San Marcus; step-daughter, Michelle Grace Green of Yantis; grandchildren, Makinna Emlee Snappe, Akijah Jean Gearhart. Gage Lee Gearhart and Kaden Green; brothers and sisters, Joan Pulley, Gene Cicilano, Clera Vevinsay and John Gearhart.

He was preceded in death by: parents; brothers and sisters, Norma Anderson, Shirly Skates, Alan Gearhart and Jeffe Smith.

Funeral services for Warren Brewer, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2012 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Lewis and Rev. Mark Bryant officiating. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Tommy Johnston, Don Deaton, Tim Taylor, Gary Conley, Wayne Galyean, Wade Johnston and Donnie Willingham serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Motes, Charlie Charles, John Ward, Robert Carpenter, James Diamond, Rickey Cook, Jerry Haney, Gene White and the Joy Sunday School Class and the deacons who served with Warren of pulpit committees for so many years.

Visitation will be from 12;30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at First Baptist Church.

Mr. Brewer passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Rock Creek Health & Rehab. He was born on November 12, 1920 in Mt. Vernon the son of Marcus Newton and Vera Hatch Brewer. He married Opal Hunnicut 71 years ago on Christmas Day 1941; she survives. Mr. Brewer was a butcher for Piggly Wiggly for over 25 years. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church and was an active Deacon from 1951 until 1998 and was also the 2nd recipient of the Church's Deacon Emeritus Award.

Survivors include: sons, Warren Brewer, Jr., David Brewer and wife, Jo Beth, all of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Shawn Brewer and wife, Laura, Brian Brewer and wife, Jeannie, C.J. Ghaemmeghami and husband, Ommid, Sarah Palmer and husband, John, Whitney Brewer, Brandon Brewer and wife, Kristi and Casey Brewer and wife, Dana; great-grandchildren, Cara, Clay and Colton Brewer, Austin and Autumn Brewer, Makenzie, Madison and Cameron Ghaemmeghami, Spencer, Braylea and Benjamin Brewer, Harleigh, Elly and Jack Brewer.

He was preceded in death by: parents; brothers and sisters, Weldon Brewer, Olan Brewer, Betty Frances Lamb, Roy Brewer, Pearl Brewer, Maude Clinton, Raymond Brewer, Guy Brewer and Elsie Fay Bolger.

Memorials may be made to the ROC at First Baptist Church, 116 Oak Avenue, Sulphur springs, Texas 75482

Funeral services for Sharon Spencer, age 64, of Point, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2012, at Emory First Baptist Church. Bro. Billy Smith and Bro. Robert Burns will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Lone Star Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory.

Mrs. Spencer passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. She was born on February 8, 1948, in Mesa, AZ, the daughter of James K. and Dorothy Sue Rouse Donley. She married Raymond Curtis Spencer, Jr., on January 17, 1977, in Grand Prairie. He survives.

Survivors include: her husband, of Point; a son, Todd Spencer and wife Shabre of Round Rock; daughters, Megan Smith and husband Jeff of Point, and Robin Spencer of Point; a step-daughter, Shannon Wendover and husband Chris, of Brampton, Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, Chance and Payne Hoover, Blaze and Blade Spencer, Hayden Smith, Taylor Gindorf, and Jonathan Wendover; and numerous other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Juan Garcia, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Amadeo Miranda officiating.

A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2012 at Restlawn Memorial Park,

Mr. Garcia passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Villa de Jaurez Coahuila, Mexico on March 30, 1932, the son of Nicholas Garcia and Genoveva Villanueva. He married Maria Lucila Cadena; she survives. He was a retired landscaper and a member of Primera Mission Bautista Colo Cristo Salva.

Survivors include: daughters, Esperanza Garcia, of Sulphur Springs, Diana Garcia and Alma Llanas; sons, Felipe Garcia, Oscar Garcia, Victor Garcia, Juan A. Garcia, Jose Antonio Garcia, Fernando DeLeon and Enrique Garcia; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Kathryn James, age 90, of College Station, TX, formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Myra Wilson Chapel with Rev. Charles Moore officiating.

Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Tim Gee, Christopher Gee, Robert Hanley, Bryan Burney, Kyle Burney, Zack Burney and Stephen Morello serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mrs. James passed away Monday, July 23, 2012. She was born on May 27, 1922 in Cooper, TX, the daughter of Jess and Bertha Anderson Spencer. Mrs. James was a Junior High School teacher in Bryan for a short time and Sulphur Springs for the majority of her career which was 30 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Sulphur Springs.

Survivors include: son, Jim James and wife, Sue and grandson, Buck James all of College Station; sister, Jean Strickland of Sulphur Springs; nieces, Marilyn Bromby, Linda Payne, Carol Gee, Sharon Burney and Frances Kimbrough.

Funeral services for Billy Hatchell, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, have been scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Pepper officiating.

Interment will follow in Stouts Creek Cemetery with Jim Barnes, Bobby Broughton, Frank Davidson, Bob Dickson, Glen Zachary, Bill Pepper, and Thomas Phillips serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Wynell Anderson and the members of the Pathfinders Class of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Billy Jearl Hatchell was born on May 21, 1936, in Hopkins County, the son of R.C. and Annie Mae Ward Hatchell. He married Arlene Stevens in Big Springs, TX, on December 27, 1954. Mr. Hatchell was retired from the Texas Highway Department. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon.

Survivors include: sisters-n-law and brothers-n-law, Bobby and Charlene Kerby, of Sulphur Springs, and Cecil and Linda Dodd of Sulphur Springs.

Funeral services for Cleatus Speed, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Perry Johnson officiating. A Military Graveside service under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow at Posey Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Speed, Jr., P.F.C. Matthew Pryor, Ronald Denny, Chris Dixon, Jeramy Speed, Randy Speed, David Beadles, Ricky Beadles and Rodney Beadles. Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. Jim Tomlinson, Mitchell McCarty, Brent Johnson and Bryson Sims.

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

Mr. Speed passed away on Monday afternoon, July 23, 2012, at Paris Regional Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1925 in Emblem, the son of T.T. and Elizabeth Speed. He married Joyce Dixon April 3, 1946 in Sulphur Springs. She preceded him in death in 2004. He married Dortheal Willis Denny in March, 2006; she survives. His trade was barbering; his profession was preaching the gospel. He pastored Baptist Churches in Hopkins, Wood, Upshur, Cass, Rains, Van Zandt and Angelina Counties and conducted revivals in about as many over a period of 50 odd years. He served his country in WWII in the United States Navy in 17 foreign ports from England to Japan. When the war was over he was honorably discharged and was back home in Sulphur Springs before he was 21 years of age. He enjoyed sports, hunting and fishing, etc. He loved playing music and was the M.C. for the Sulphur River boys and girls String Band for over 20 years, playing at nursing homes, etc. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Woodmen of the World and associate member of the Sheriff's Association of Texas.

Survivors include: sons, Larry Speed and wife, Cathi, of Greenville, Gary Speed and wife, Maggie Sue, of Gilmer; daughter, Lisa Ann Pryor and husband, Richerd, of Kilgore; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Nancy McCarty and husband, Mitchell; stepson, Ronald Denny and wife, Mary, all of Sulphur Springs and many many friends.

He was preceded in death by: parents; four brothers, Elmer Speed, Durwood Speed, Sam Speed and William Speed; sisters, Edith Glossup, Lucy Williams, Evie Robbins; two infant sisters.

Graveside funeral services for David LeRoy Hanson, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Gafford Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Tommy Hall and Rev. B.J. Teer will officiate.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Utt, Cody Myers, John Peck, Keith St. Clair, Monty Wells and Roy McCasland.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 23, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Hanson passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 8, 1939, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Hugh Desmul and Hazel Oma Phillips Hanson. He married Virginia Sue Wilemon, on February 31, 1959, in Hugo, Oklahoma. She survives.

Mr. Hanson was a retired Manufacturing Engineer for Rockwell International. He served in the Army National Guard and was of the Baptist faith.

Other survivors in clude: a son, Billy Jack Orsburn and wife Candace of Sulphur Springs; a duaghter, Janet Hanso St. Clair of Sulphur Springs; a brother, Phil Hanson and wife Martha of Sugarland; a sister, Carole Gillespie and husband Charles of San Angelo; granchildren, Tosha Utt and husband Chris, Amanda Orsburn, Heather Myers and husband Cody, and Judd Orsburn; and great-grandchildren, Aidyn Utt, Rylan Utt, Wednesday Myers, Regan Myers, and Bianca Orsburn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, David Hanson.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Gafford Chapel Cemetey Association, c/0 Markeda Fisher, 106 College St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Clifford John Prock, a resident of Searcy since 1960, died at his home Tuesday, July 17, following a lengthy battle with a form of Lewy Body dementia. He was born March 13, 1929, in Hollis, Okla., to the late Lonnie and Lillie Mae Hooks Prock. He was 83.

Prock is survived by his wife of 64 years, Charlene, of Searcy, Ark.; three children – Martina (and Ronnie) Peacock of Rogers, Ark.; Mona Daniel of Sulphur Springs, Texas; and Cam (and Robbin) Prock of Rogers, Ark. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

Prock was a football coach for 33 years, including 28 years at Harding University. He was honored as District 17 NAIA Coach of the Year in 1969, 1972 and 1976 and NAIA Area IV Coach of the Year in 1976. He was a charter member of the Harding University Athletic Hall of Fame and the Hollis (Oklahoma)/ Harmon County Sports Hall of Fame. He was named to the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1991, the Southwestern State University Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.
At the time of his retirement in 1987, he was the fifth most successful active coach in the NAIA and Dean of the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference. He had coached 10 NAIA All-Americans, four Academic All-Americans and 63 All-AIC honorees. His former players gave him a clock with the following inscription on an attached gold plate:
Coach Prock, DUTY, HONOR, LOVE, We learned these from you, Bison Football Players 1960-1987.

His most successful season as a coach was in 1972 when Harding's Bisons were Co-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference champions and winners of the Cowboy Bowl.

When Prock began coaching at Harding in 1960, strength training was a new concept whose critics thought working with weights would cause players to lose their speed and quickness. He had always been able to build just about anything, so Prock scrounged around the maintenance department for scraps of wood he could use to build weights. He eventually built the weight room, and weight lifting became an integral part of training to play football at Harding.

Prock served as a Sergeant 1st Class with the 45th Infantry Division of the Oklahoma National Guard during the Korean War, along with 65 others from Hollis, who were called to active duty in 1950. "We trusted our lives with one another," he once said of Company D. For 24 years, Company D has held an annual reunion, hosted by one of the veterans or family members.

Prock was a man of perseverance. His mom died when he was 2, so he lived with his paternal grandmother until she died when he was 9. He lived with his dad and stepmother until his graduation from high school in 1948. After he and Charlene married, he purchased an old barn for $50, and he and his dad made it into a three-room house – debt free!

Following his military service, Prock attended Southwest Oklahoma State University on a football scholarship and the G.I. bill, completing both a bachelor's and master's degree in industrial arts. He taught Shop at Clinton (Okla.) High School during the years he coached football there.

Prock was an accomplished woodcarver who appeared on two television shows and in several newspaper features. The family's home is filled with furniture and furnishings that he made. He once built a 15-foot ski boat and a 33-foot party barge for family fun. He carved souvenir-sized Santas, ducks, golfers and Indians. He was invited to be a resident carver in Branson, Mo., but chose to stay at home to teach private carving classes in his shop. Always fascinated with log cabins, Prock relocated to their back yard and restored a 150-year-old authentic log cabin from its original homestead in Mt. Vernon, Ark.

Few people were aware of Prock's musical interest. He liked to play the harmonica, he loved opera music and his favorite song was "Unchained Melody." But more than any other interest, he loved sports, especially football. He played football in high school and college. He coached football in high school and college. His son played quarterback for his football team, and his daughters were among the cheerleaders for his team.

The Procks have been long-time members of the West Side Church of Christ, where he was a Sunday school teacher, deacon and elder.

Martha Elizabeth Castleberry, 84, of Greenville passed away July 19, 2012 at Hunt Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Veronica Greanead officiating. Interment will follow at Memoryland Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

Born December 27, 1927 in Frederick, Oklahoma, Martha was the daughter of William Lee and Mary C. (Schmidt) Hassell. On July 17, 1947, she married James Howard Castleberry. At age 16, Martha began her career working for Clark’s Drug Store in their soda fountain. She was promoted to cosmetics, an area she specialized in for many years. After Clark’s closed, she immediately continued her work for McGaughey’s Drug Store where she worked for many years before retiring at age 83, working in medical sales the last few years. She was a member of Westview United Methodist Church.

Her survivors include her daughters Kathy Weis and husband, Joe and Gale Poteet and husband, Rodney all of Greenville; sister Bobbie Thompson of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren Alison Weis of Dallas, Ryan Poteet and wife, Stacy of Plano, Phillip Weis of Colony, Robert Poteet and wife, Lora of Greenville and Christopher Castleberry of Sulphur Springs; great-grandchild James Michael Castleberry; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son James Dale Castleberry; two sisters Callie Ann Kuczaj and Mary Lee Hassell; and two brothers William Lee Hassell, Jr. and Tom Ben Hassell.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren Alison Weis, Ryan Poteet, Phillip Weis, Robert Poteet, and Christopher Castleberry.

Funeral services for Martin Ruiz-Herrera, age 33, of Point, TX, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Susai and Father Bowlin officiating.

Burial will follow at Pippin and Hill Cemetery in Miller Grove, TX with Rigoberto Estrada, Angel Rodriguez, Manuel Hernandez, Mario Camargo, Pascual Fiscal, and Ramon Arias serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Abel Saucedo, Carlos Fiscal, Andres Chavez, and Samuel Chavez.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 23, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Martin was from Miller Grove area, and he was killed in a truck train wreck. He was born on July 1, 1979 in Quiroga, Michoacan, the son of Nicolas Ruiz and Eufrosinda Herrera. He married Adriana Chavez. She survives. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and worked as a machinery operator for Roberto Sisk Excavation.

Survivors include: parents; daughters, Adriana Lizbet Ruiz and Karla Ruiz; sisters, Salud Barriga, Diocelina Ruiz, and Cristina Ruiz all of Mexico; several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers a Memorial Account has been set up at Alliance Bank to help raise funds for his family, c/o Adriana Ruiz, 308 church Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

Graveside funeral services for Frances Phillips, age 81, of Whitney, formerly of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 22, 2012, at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Rev. Charles Rawlinson will officiate, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m., until 2:30 p.m., pior to services, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Phillips passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Park Plaza Nursing Home in Whitney. She was born in Morris County, Texas, on October 21, 1930, the daughter of William Hurdman Craig and Dovie Lee Kennedy Craig. She married T.C. Phillips, in Rains County, on September 27, 1972. He preceded her in death in 2003.

Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker and a member of Heaven or Hell Outreach Ministries in Hillsboro. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society.

Survivors include: two daugthers, Kathryn Swindell and husband, Cyril M. of Sulphur Springs, and Becky Ann Mitchell and husband John A. of Whitney; a sister, Iris Lynn Russell of Ft. Worth; a brother, Morris Craig of Naples; five grandchildren, Amy Lynn Riney and husband Tracy, John E. Mitchell and wife Lyndsey, Cevin Mitchell, Jennifer Nicole Skeen, and Melanie Dawn Skeen; and great-grandchildren, Chance Riney, Gus Mitchell, Damien Skeen, Logan Ray Gannt, Mykala Ravyn Maddox, Tommy Lee Coats, William Michael Lee Maddox, Christopher Leland Coats, and Kathryn Louise Coats.

Swhe was also preceded in death by her parents; a great-grandchild, Wade Gordon Riney; a brother, Wilburn Lee Dotson; and a sister, Charlene Craig.

Funeral services for Mary Ann Wade, age 53, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Harold B. Nash eulogist and Rev. Ruffs Nash officiating. Burial will follow at Mel Heaven Cemetery with Willie Wade, Jerry Wade, Tommy Wade, Ben Wade, Kendrick Wade, Laurance Green and Gary Green serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held at Mason & Mason Mortuary from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2012.

Ms. Wade passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. She was born on July 9, 1959 in Sulphur Springs to Woodrow and Novell Alexander Wade. She was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and a member of Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include: mother; brothers, Willie Wade of Dallas, Jerry and wife, Leticia, of Dike, Tommy and wife, Rosie, Ben and wife, Dena Wade both of Sulphur Springs; nieces, Melissa Joe, Dale, Ariel, Keyara, Jada, Jasmin, Alyass and Erica Wade; nephews, Kendrick, Ishmeal, and Patrick Wade; uncle, Robert Alexander.

She was preceded in death by: father, Woodrow Wade; sister, Wanda Wade; brothers, Harry James and Broyce Wade.

Arrangements are with Mason & Mason Mortuary, in Sulphur Springs.

Funeral services for Linda Ann Pace, age 61, of Sulphur Bluff, are scheduled for Friday, July 20, 2012, at 3:30 p.m., in the Sulphur Bluff Assembly of God Church. Bro. Jake Jones and Bro. Paul Newby will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Sam Harvey Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon.

Serving as pallbearers will be Koby Hume, Toby Hume, Cody Adams, Tanner Roberts, Trevor Roberts, and Glen Fox.

Mrs. Pace passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at her residence. She was born on August 3, 1950, in Detroit, Texas, the daughter of J.D. and Alice Sanders.

Mrs. Pace was an active member of the Sulphur Bluff Assembly of God Church, where she taught Sunday school. She was employed by the Sulphur Bluff Independent School District until November 2011. Everyone that knew Linda was drawn to her magnetic smile, sweet spirit, and her love of life. She was always an encourager to everyone she met. Linda was a great Christian woman whom everyone respected and loved.

Survivors include: her husband of 32 years, James "Butch" Pace of Sulphur Bluff; daughters, Sharon Adams of Conroe, Karen Andrews and husband Scott of Omaha, Vania Flowers and husband Jason of Sulphur Bluff, Shaunda Lewis and husband Charles Don of Bogata, and Tonya Collier and husband Bill of Bagwell; a son, Jeff Stevens and Robin Crowson of Sulphur Springs; her mother, Alice Ann Sanders of Sulphur Bluff; a sister, Kay Harvey of Sulphur Bluff; a brother and sister-in-la, Joey and Rachel Sanders of Sulphur Bluff; 13 granchildren, Johnathon Andrews, Brittany Andrews, Cody Adams, Niki Hawkins, Breann Lewis, Dylan Flowers, Trista Flowers, Trevor Roberts, Tanner Roberts, Taylor collier, Jodi Collier, Mason Collier, and Reni Collier; and one great-grandchild, Maddison "Maddy" Newby.

She was preceded in death by her father, J.D. Sanders.

Arrangements are with Sam Harvey Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon.

Military graveside funeral services for Vernon Elledge, age 85, of Pickton, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 19, 2012, at the Winterfield Cemetery, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition.

Mr. Elledge passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab. He was born in Pickton, on November 21, 1926, the son of Sid Elledge and Salina Miller Elledge. He married Dorothy Richmond, in Sulphur Springs, in 1947. She preceded him in death in 1993. He married Lovis Edwards, who preceded him in death in 2009.

Mr. Elledge was a machinist and gardener. He served in the U.S. Army, during WWII.

Survivors include: two sons, Vernon Elledge and Sid Elledge, both of Pickton; a stepson, Clay Edwards and a stepdaughter, Lana McQueen, both of Sulphur Springs; and step-grandchildren, Eli McQueen and Emily McQueen.

Funeral services for Mildred Midget, age 102, of Ft. Worth and formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Rev. Pete Adrian will officiate..

Burial will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, with Charles David Sewell, Lynn Dale Sewell, Joe Wheeler, Harve Chapman, Denny Smalley, and Bill Swell serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Marshall Cates, Bob Morrison, and William Midget.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service, at the Funeral Home.

Mrs. Midget passed away on Monday morning, July 16, 2012, at Plaza Medical Center, in Ft. Worth. She was born on July 19, 1909, in Hopkins County, the daughter of Elbert A. and martha Elizabeth Dossett Sewell. She married Elvis Midgett and he preceded her in death.

Mrs. Midgett was a homemaker, who was an avid gardener, and excellent seamstresss, wonderful cook, and loved talking with people. She was a member of the University Christian Church, in Ft. Worth.

Survivors include: a daughter, Mary Howell of Ft. Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Miller D. Sewell and Dale Sewell; and sisters, Grace Cates, Vera Midgett, Vara Taylor and Bernese Perkins.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Folmar Terry, age 100, of the Bonanza Community, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Lake Fork Baptist Church. Rev. David Smith and Rev. Perry Crisp will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Elm Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Terry passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Como, on March 25, 1912, the daughter of Jeff and Luda Folmar. She moved to Yantis in her childhood, where she grew up and graduated from high school. At age 14, she was saved during a revival at the First Baptist Church in Yantis and was baptized in a nearby stock tank. She was an active member of Lake Fork Baptist Church, where she enjoyed playing the piano, singing, and praying.

She married Custer Terry, in the Bonanza Community, on April 14, 1934. He preceded her in death in September 1989. Mrs. Terry's hobbies included quilting, cooking, and canning. She earned notoriety about 18 months ago when she sold her Salsa Recipe to Walt Garrison Foods.

Survivors include: daughters, Hellen Sulivan and husband Wayne of Farmers Branch, Cloell Barton and husband Carlton of Rockwall, Reba Wilson and husband Carrell of Brashear,Billie Harrison ofFt. Collins, Co., Linda Terry of Brashear, and Glenda Terry of Kaufman; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son-in-law, Freddie Harrison; one grandson; one great-grandson; and ten siblings.

Arrangements are with Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Margie Hall, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bruce Stinson and Rev. Tommy Hall will officiate.

Interment will follow services in Restlawn Memorial Park, with Larry Vickers, Benny Williamson, Gerald Garner, Royce Vickers, Kevin Tipps, and Derek Hall serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Jimmy Gafford.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hall passed away on Sunday evening, July 15, 2012, at Carriage House Manor. She was born in Hopkins County, on September 9, 1925, the daughter of Elmer and Kate Burkhart Vickers. She married Charles Clifton Hall, on February 5, 1946, in Brashear. He preceded her in death in 2009.

Mrs. hall was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church, since 1949.

Survivors include: a son, Gary Lynn Hall and wife Lynn; a daugther, Linda Gail Courson and husband James; a sister, Mary Hurt; all of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Michelle Tipps and Kevin and Amy Henderson; and great-grandchildren, Micah and Jonah Henderson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Edith Garner, Lorene Beckham, Eva Lee Williamson, and Irene Hargrave; and two brothers, R.C. Vickers and J.D. Vickers.

Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Emil Sonntag, age 64, of Cooper and formerly of Hopkins County, are set for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Delta Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Gary Regan officiating.

The family will receive friends Monday, July 16, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Delta Funeral Home.

Mr. Sonntag passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012, at a Tyler hospital. He was born September 25, 1947 in Collin County. He was the son of Thomas Marvin Sonntag and Edna Marie Calhoun Sonntag. He married Susan Benson on June 9, 1973; she survives. He was a member of Elm Ridge Baptist Church in Como and had been a resident of Cooper the past nine years, moving there from Como.

Other survivors include:a son, Kip Sonntag and wife, Callie of Cooper; brothers, Paul Sonntag and wife, Faye of Tyler and Martin Sonntag and wife, Martha of Desoto; a sister, Anita Young and husband, Gary of Sulphur Bluff; three grandchildren, Chani, Kelei, and Baler Sonntag.

Memorial services for James Scott "Jim" Johnson, age 73, of Yantis, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at First United Methodist Church, in Sulphur Springs. Rev. Pete Adrian will officiate.

Mr. Johnson passed away on Friday morning, July 13, 2012, at Mesquite Specialty Hospital. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on June 23, 1939, the son of Graydon Scott Johnson and Nell West Johnson. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1957 and was an Eagle Scout. He attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He received his BA in Accounting in 1963. He joined the Army Reserve and served eight years. He was employed by the H.D. Lee Coporation in Sulphur Springs and was promoted to the position of Internal Auditor. He returned to Sulphur Spring sand served as the office manager at Cannon Craft. Upon receiving his CPA, he opened his own CPA firm. He later became a partner with Bobby Burgin, forming the Burgin, Johnson, Bawcom & Pruess firm. He married Patricia Ann (Pat) Harrison, on April 27, 1962. She survives.

Jim enjoyed spending his free time fishing on the area lakes and realized his dream of living on Lake Fork, where his continue his passion. He enjoyed catching trophy bass and hosting fish fries for his family and friends.

Other survivors include: sons, Jeffrey Scott Johnson of Yantis and Jay Ryland Johnson of Dallas; two grandsons, Alexander Scott Johnson and Zachary Lee Johnson, both of Rowlett; as well as numerous cousins and many friends. A special thanks to Victoria West Grandberry, Chris Johnson and Bryan Howell for their love and support.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church Foundation Fund or the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Arlie Liggett, age 92, of Pearland, formerly of Sulphur Springs, will be at 10:00 p.m., Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2012 at the funeral home.

Mr. Liggett passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Windsong Village Nursing and Rehab Center in Pearland.

Funeral services for Melvina Bryant, age 61, of Sulphur Springs, are set for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ, with Superintendent Nelson Gatlin officiating. Burial will follow at Mel Haven Cemetery.

Melvina passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. She was born in Ft. worth September 18, 1950. She was a member of Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ.

Survivors include: daughter, Denise Bryant of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Ora Askew of Virginia, Mable Brown Griffin of Ft. Worth; brothers, Johnny Brown of Houston; two grandchildren, Isaiah Bryant-Lasy and Jermond Bryant-Amos.

Memorials may be made to the building fund of Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ.

Graveside funeral services for Lucille Pemberton, age 94, of Commerce, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Sonora Cemetery, near Fairile, Texas. Rev. Valarie Englert will officiate.

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

Mrs. Pemberton passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Oak Manor Nursing Home, in Commerce. She was born on December 2, 1917, in Yowell, TX, the daughter of Barney F. and Dollie Brimm Presley. She married Woodrow W. Pemberton, on May 25, 1925. He precded her in death.

Mrs. Pemberton was the 7th child out of a family of 8 children and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Commerce. She worked for Sherwood Medical Supply and then went to work with her son Harold Pemberton at Pemberton Funeral Home and Pemberton/Lybrand Funeral Home.

Survivors include: a daughter, Linda Savage of Commerce; grandchildren, David Pemberton of Dallas, Banks Pemberton of Celina; Craig Ramsey of Dallas, Jame Lett of Waxahachie, and Christy Jackson of Pottsboro; and 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; a son, Harold Pemberton; a daughter, Bettye Ramsey; a son-in-law, Bobby Savage; five sisters; two brothers, and a great-granddaughter.

The family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org or to First Methodist Church of Commerce, 1709 St. Highway 50, Commerce, TX 75428.

Funeral services for William Coats, age 89, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Emory City Cemetery.

Mr. Coats passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Frisco. He was born June 21, 1923 in Emory to Bud and Jimmie McCleod Coats. Alex was a self-employed mechanic. He married Virginia Rosalie McDaniel on June 21, 1950, in Santa Fe, NM.

Survivors include: wife; sons, George W. Coats of McKinney, and Steve Coats and wife, Julie, of Frisco; grandchildren, Blake William Coats, Brooke Coats, Kristin Coats, Ashley Coats, and Amber Coats; great-grandchildren, Mitsui, Arika, Shelby; numerous other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by: parents; two brothers, George Coats and Steve Coats.

Funeral services for Patricia Ainsworth, age 63, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2012, at Point First Baptist Church, with Bro. Henry Garmon, III officiating. Burial will follow in Hooker Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 12, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Point Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ainsworth passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Mesquite. She was born October 8, 1946 in Point to L.B. and Violet Huddleston Box. She worked many years ago at Dal-Air. She was a wonderful homemaker and loved taking care of her family. She married C.B. Ainsworth on July 6, 1963 in Point.

Survivors include: husband; sons, Dale Ainsworth and wife, sherry of Point, Kevin Ainsworth and wife, Teri, of Salem, OR, and Rodney Ainsworth of Point; a brother, Lee Roy Box of Point; grandchildren, Corey Ainsworth, Kyle Ainsworth, and Josh Ainsworth; a great-grandchild on the way, Luna Rayn Ainsworth; numerous other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; one daughter, Judy Lynn Ainsworth; and two sisters.

Memorials can be made to the C.B. Ainsworth Love Fund at First National Bank in Emory in lieu of flowers.

Graveside services for Betty J. Harris, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, formerly of Bossier City, LA, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2012 at Wilson Cemetery in Lewisville, AR.

Ms. Harris passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 7, 1931 in Ottumwa, IA, the daughter of Leonard and Della Backus Dye. She married Ray D. Harris on April 2, 1950 in Ottumwa, IA. He survives. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: daughter, Catherine Frazier and husband, Gregg of Ohio; sister, Shirley Gulick of IL; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren all of Virginia.

Flowers may be sent to A.O. Smith Funeral Home, 805 Thomas Street, Stamps, AR, 71860.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Military graveside services for Robert Earl Wallace, age 85, formerly of Reilly Springs, TX, will be held Friday, July 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in the Reilly Springs Cemetery with Larry Baxley officiating.

Funeral services for Rosaire Bergeron, age 72, of Pickton, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2012 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Susai and Father Bowlin officiating. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Howard Pattberg, Joe Ames, Ronny Denton, Bernie Thesing, Steve Shing, and Larry Powers serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Knights of Columbus.. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2012 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Bergeron passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at his residence. He was born on October 16, 1939 in Martinville, Province of Quebec, CA, the son of Joseph I. and Helene Fecteau Bergeron. He married Gloria Foster on July 29, 1972 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He served in the US Army and was stationed at Ft. Hood. He was an active member of St. James Catholic Church and their maintenance man, and he was a member of the Knights Of Columbus. He worked on Bicentennial Train in Miami, FL for Amtrak, and also owned his own dairy.

Survivors include: sons, Robert Bergeron and wife, Amanda of Ft. Rucker, AL, John Paul Bergeron and wife, Nurul of Valley View, TX, David Bergeron of Pickton, TX; grandchildren, Ashley Bergeron of Nacogdoches, TX, Taylor, Logan and Peyton Bergeron of Ft. Rucker, AL, Julia, Gabby, Jazlynna, and Jayden Bergeron of Valley View, TX, Lee Bergeron of Pickton, TX; brother, Andre Bergeron and wife, Rose of Dade City, FL.,; sisters, Laurette LaMadeleine and husband, Richard of Hollywood, Alice Amyot and husband, Henry of Barton, VT; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the St. James Catholic Church Building Fund, % Ann Smith, 297 Texas Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

A funeral mass for Mary Virginia Bauer, age 92, is scheduled for Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Most Blessed Sacrament Church.

Mrs. Bauer passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012. She was bon on August 31, 1919, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She attended Mercy Nursing School in Pittsburg and married Dr. Francis X. Bauer, in 194s. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include: three sons, including Francis X. Bauer, Jr. of Sulphur Springs; three daughters, two sisters; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter; and a son.

Funeral services for Anita cline, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2012, with Rev. Mark Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Jack Bowen, Randy Stallard, Caleb Cline, Kenny Davis, Jeremy Keen, Donnie Rowell and Seth Harrison serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kyle Ellis.

Mrs. Cline passed away at her residence Sunday, July 8, 2012. She was born in Wolfe City, on May 31, 1936, the daughter of Leon Bench and Ima Lorene Tanton Bench. She married Billy George Cline in Hunt County December 24, 1955. He preceded her in death in 2010. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include: daughters, Donah Lamb of Blossom, Lory Stallard and husband, Randy, of Lufkin and Kim Bowen and husband, Jack Bowen, III, of Winnsboro; son, Brandon of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Doris Bench of Greenville, Jeannie Hague of Richardson and Zela Campbell of Sulphur Springs; brother, James Wilson of Greenville; grandchildren, Chad Nolen, Caleb Cline, Brooke Ellis, Jennifer Martin, Seth Harrison, Amber Keen and Autumn Patterson; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Breanna, Colten, Toby, Summer, Kamri, Austin and Sage.

A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, for Joseph Matkowski, age 92, of Mesquite, will be conducted at Greenpond Cemetery, at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, 2012, with Bro. Michael Coker officiating.

Mr. Matkowski passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Heritage Place in Mesquite. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 3, 1919, the son of Andrew Matkowski and Katherine Yaworski. He married Ruth Coker at Sulphur Springs; she preceded him in death in 1973.

He was a boiler maker and he was of the Catholic faith. He served in the US Army during WWII.

Survivors include: daughter, Pam Smith of Mesquite; brothers, Kenneth Matkowski and Joseph R. Matkowski; sisters, Doris Dougherty and Pauline Steinmeyer; three grandchildren.

Graveside services for Larry G. Harmon, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Saturday, July 7, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

Mr. Harmon passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his residence. Larry was born July 1, 1939 in the Arbala Community. He was the son of Buster Alton "Buck" Harmon and Countis Mae Whittle Harmon. He married Sharon Ann Brice on October 13, 1962. Larry was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and East Texas State University in Commerce. He was employed for 35 years by Rockwall Manufacturing Company. He retired in 2007 from Grocery Supply Corporation. Larry was an avid reader. He enjoyed the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and fossil hunting. He also loved researching and interviewing locals for short stories. He meditated over old maps and geological surveys. He based many of stories on characters and personalities remembered from his childhhood.

Survivors include: wife; daughters, Melissa Schoenbaum and husband, Mark, of Fort. Collins, Colorado and Peyton Merrell of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Joshua Huckabee, Morgan Bailey Merrell and Andrew Schoenbaum.

He was preceded in death by; his parents; and one infant brother, Ivan Ray Harmon.

Funeral services for V.D. "Deck" Romans, age 99, of Hopkins county will be conducted at First Baptist Church of Cumby at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2012, with Rev. Dan Newman and Lynne Shofner officiating.

Interment will follow at Cumby Cemetery, with Keith Rice, Alex Romans, T.J. Romans, David Newman, John Romans, Jonathan Shofner, Paul Shofner and Rob Lohrke serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be G.R. Romans, Willie Alvin Romans, Kenneth Romans and Travis Baxley.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Cumby Funeral Home.

Mr. Romans passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Carriage House Manor. He was born in Hopkins County on August 26, 1912, the son of George Washington Romans and Georgia Ann Martin Romans. He married Vera Jane Sanderson in Cumby on October 12, 1929. She preceded him in death in 2001.

He was retired from Rockwell International and a member of First Baptist Church of Cumby.

Survivors include: daughter, Ima L. Walls and husband, Thurman, of Dallas; son, V.D. Romans and wife, Gwen, of Cumby; son-in-law, Dan Newman of Combine; sisters, Estelle Baxley of Cumby and Marie Goodman of Rowlette; grandchildren, John Romans, Kimberly Kennedy, Lynne Shofner, David Newman, Deborah Lohrke, Keith Rice and Janet Rice; twelve great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: daughter, Jeane Newman; grandson, Danny Wayne Newman; four sisters, Vera Hall, Irene Davis, Odell Strickland and Edith Romans; five brothers, Haskell Romans, Babe Romans, G.W. Romans, C.W. Romans and Pete Romans.

Funeral services for Meddie Shaw, Sr., age 94, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at Cypress Baptist Center at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 9, 2012, with Elder Timothy Sharp officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the funeral home.

Meddie Shaw passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Hopkins County on September 18, 1917, the son of Wesley Shaw and Polly Williams Shaw. He married Willie Mae Hawkins who preceded him in death in 2001. He was a retired dairyman and a member of Lord's Way Church of God in Christ.

Survivors include: daughters, Doris McConnell of Kansas City, Missouri and Ella Givens of Sulphur Springs; sons, Meddie Shaw, Jr. of Sulphur Springs, Elton L. Shaw of Tyler, Lonnie Shaw of Sulphur Springs, Larry Dale Shaw of Pickton, Milton Shaw of Sulphur Springs and Kenneth Shaw of Como; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: son, Tony Shaw; five brothers; six sisters; grandson, Otis McConnell.

Graveside funeral services for Charles William Jones, age 29, of Paris and formerly of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Ridgeway Cemetery. Rev. Marcus Chidozie will officiate.

A memorial service will be held a week from Saturday, July 14, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Commerce.

Pallbearers will be Corey Jones, Adam Thompson, James Jones, Roy Jones, Adrianne Jones, Boyd Jones, and Ray Patton.

Mr. Jones passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Paris Regional Hospital in Paris. He was born on September 25, 1982, in Plano, Texas, the son of Charles M. and Pricilla DeColaines Jones.

He was a graduate of Commerce High School Class of 2001 and was a student at Paris Junior College. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Commerce.

Survivors include: his parents; a sister Adrianne Jones of Dallas; a brother, Boyd Jones of Denton; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence at wwww.bradycampaign.org.

Arrangements are with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Frances Claudette "Cluck" Caldwell, age 55, of Cumby, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2012, in the Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home Chapel, in Commerce. Rev. Duncan Graham and Rev. Howard Strickland will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Friendship Cemetery, in Cumby, with Chase Vaughn, Billy Bratton, Bo Bratton, Casey Hazelwood, Johnny Petty, and Kenneth Bearden serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kyle Pettit, Steven Smith, Dale Crumpton, and Jimmy Evans.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Caldwell passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Dallas. She was born on August 9, 1956, in Pampa, Texas, the daughter of Billy and Frances Charlene Strickland. She married Russell Caldwell on July 1, 1979. He survives.

Mrs. Caldwell was retired as the longtime secretary at Cumby High School.

Other survivors include: a son, Rickey Vaughan and wife Tammy; a daughter, Kendra Hood and husband John; her father, Billy Strickland; grandchildren, Chase Vaughan, Erin Vaughan, and Slade Hood; a sister, Charlotte Calhoun; many nieces and nephews and extended family; and a host of friends and former students.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Charlene Strickland; and a sister, B. Hazelwood.

Memorial services for Diana Bellamy, age 62, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Changed Life Church at 11:00 a.m.

Diana Marie Umphress Bellamy was born on December 4, 1949 in spring Valley, Illinois, the daughter of Ivan Umphress and Rose Doll. She married Lowell Bellamy on November 2, 1970. He survives.

Survivors include: daughters, Tammy and husband, Kellie, Jr. Bybee of Huntsville, Kathy Bellamy Sanchez, of Sulphur Springs, Gina Howard, of Sulphur Springs; seven grandchildren; father, Ivan Umphress and wife, Vivian, of Streator, Illinois; brothers, Donald Umphress and wife, Nancy, Neil Umphress and wife, Dena, all of Rutland, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by: mother, Rose Doll Byrne and stepfather, Robert Byrne.

Graveside funeral services for Barbara Jane Crabtree Burrows, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 6, 2012, at Gafford Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Bruce Stinson will officiate.

Honorary pallbearers will be Leo Mathews, Jerry Moss, Doyle Dunn, and Jason Barnett.

Visitation will from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 5, 2012, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Barbara passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 29, 1938, in Hopkins County, the daughter of Henry Wiley Crabtree and Glyna May Vanderslice Jones. She married Charles Lewis Burrows, on april 9, 1955, in Hopkins County. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1996.

Barbara worked as an antique dealer for almost 50 years. She was a member of the Baptist faith and a member of the Heritage Park Museum.

Survivors include: two daughters, Charlotte Barnett of Sulphur Springs and Linda Miears of Sulphur Springs; a brother, Jerry Crabtree and wife Wanda of Sulphur Springs; grandchildren, Jason Barnett, Chelsey Miears, and Shelbi Miears; and a great grandchild, Logan Edwards.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Peggy June Hopson and Jeannie Crabtree; and one brother, Phil Crabtree.

Funeral services for Brandi Marlene Flanery, age 38, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2012, at Point Funeral Home.

Mrs. Flanery passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012, at her residence. She was born on May 23, 1974, in Visalia CA, the daughter of Laura Waunett Parker. She married Tomothy Flanery, on March 12, 1993, in Commerce. He survives.

Mrs. Flanery was a home health aide for Encompass Home Health Care, in Commerce.

Other survivors include: a son, Darrick Ray Flanery of Point; a daughter, Kaitlyn Leigh Ann Flanery of Point; her mother, Laura Waunett Parker of Point, a sister, Amber Leigh Ann Trudeau and husband Scott, of Point; brothers, Jeremy House and Chris House; nieces, Alexis Robinson, Elicia Robinson and Alan Trudeau; nephes, J.D. House, Kyndal Trudeau, and Keith Trudeau; and special friends, Christy and Scott Wren.

Funeral services for Raymond Alfred Griffith, age 79, of Emory, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Emory Baptist Church. Bro. Joe Perkins will officiate.

Interment will follow services in the Lynch Cemetery.

Mr. Griffith passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Dallas. He was born on Decmeber 17, 1932, in Ramona, Oklahoma, the son of William Andrew and Della May Sizemore. He married Collen McCauley, on December 18, 1954, in Bardall, OK. She preceded him in death, in 2006..

Mr. Griffith was a supervisor for a molding company and served in the U.S. Air Force, during the Korean Conflickt.

Survivors include: two daugthers, Regina Mae Chandler and husband Harold of East Tawakoni, and Tina Kathleen Bauer and husband Walt of East Tawakoni; a son, James Andrew Griffith and wife Cindy of Royce City; a sister, Agnes Tucker and husband Fred of Romona, OK; a brother, Arlie Griffith and wife Odessa of Arizona; grandchildren, Nicholas Hood, Meagan Bauer, and Walter Bauer; and great grandchildren, Tristan Hood, Dylan Hood, and Darren Bauer.

Graveside funeral services for Betty J. Flemens, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2012, at Restlawn Memorial Park. Bro. Bob Keller will officiate.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Flemens passed away on Monday, July 2, 1021, at her residence. She was born in Dallas, on February 3, 1936, the daughter of Frank Oliver Perkins and Minerva Lewis Perkins. She married Mike M. Flemens, in Venice, California, on November 21, 1953. He preceded her in death in 1980.

Mrs. Flemens was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: five daughters, Donna Baskin, Cindy Lyons, Janet Keller and husband Bob, and Marcia Medeiros, all of Sulphur Springs, and Betsy Flot and husband Jamie, of Iowa; two sons, Mark Flemens and wife Sharon, and Clifton Flemens, of Sulphur Springs; a brother, Bill Perkins of Tipton, California; ten grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements are with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

A funeral service mass for Mario Hermenegildo, age 55, was held Sunday, July 1, 2012, at 12:30 p.m., at St John Evangelist Catholic Church in Emory. Burial was in the Prospect Cemetery. Father Victor Hernandez officiated.

Mr Hermenegildo passed away at his residence, June 29, 2012. He was born January 19, 1957, in San Pedro Tenango, GTO, Mexico, to Gabriel & Maria de Jesus Montano Hermenegildo. He worked in agriculture as a Dairyman for many years. He married Elvira Carreno in San Pedro Tenango, GTO, Mexico on December 29, 1984.

Survivors include: wife; sons, Mario Hermenegildo, Jr., Jose DeJesus Hermenegildo and Juan Ricardo Hermenegildo all of Point, TX; mother, Maria de Jesus Hermenegildo of Raleigh, NC; seven brothers; six sisters; grandchildren, Jose Bellot, Virginia Bellot, Jasmin Hermenegildo; numerous friends and family in East Texas, North Carolina and Mexico.

He was preceded in death by: father; infant sister; infant brother; brother, Gabriel Hermenegildo.

A graveside service for Faye Rene King, age 89, of Dallas, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at City Cemetery, with Dr. Bill Cathey officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Devin King, Lee McGovern, Scott Pearce, Bob King, Ray Worsham and Richard Moody.

Visitation will be held one and one half hours (12:30 p.m.) prior to the service at the funeral home.

Faye King passed away at Presbyterian Village North in Dallas. She was born in Saltillo on September 1, 1922, the daughter of Daniel Lee Pearce and Callie Horton Pearce. She married William Mack King in Sulphur Springs on July 31, 1939. He preceded her in death in 1992.

She was a retired office manager for Atlantic and Pacific Grocery Store and a member of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include: son, Gerald King and wife, Joyce, of Dallas; grandchildren, Devin King and Kimberly McGovern; great-grandchild, Callie McGovern.