All Obituaries

Louis E. (Lou) Morrison passed away at his home on February 2, 2023, for a loving reunion in heaven. Louis was born April 4, 1932, in Sulphur Springs, to William and Mary (Cummings) Morrison, the youngest of seven children. They preceded him in death. Louis graduated from Winters High School and enlisted into the Air Force, serving 27, years and achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. While stationed at Tyndell AFB in Panama City, Florida, he met and married Sue McDonald. During the...

Kathy was born on September 2, 1960, in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Ada Kathryn Van Holten and John Harlin McCreary. Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Jimmie Leeroy Rogers. Kathy and Jimmie loved spending time together camping and being with family. Kathy would dance around the campfire while Jimmie would grill. They made many beautiful memories together. Kathy also leaves behind two sons and two stepdaughters and their families. Kathy loved her sons, daughters-in-love, and...

Patsy Ruth Griner, known by family and friends as “Patsy, Pat, Aunt Pat, Granny, GiGi or Momma” passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born in Pickton, Texas, on September 3, 1938 to Mary Linie Johnson and John Orville Ray. She married Jobie Washington Griner, Jr. on October 15, 1954. Mrs. Griner worked  as a seamstress at HD Lee for many years and spent her retirement as a homemaker. She had a strong spirit,...

Ollie Ruth Patterson, age 90, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Rockwall, TX. A graveside service will be held at Simmons Cemetery, Cash, TX on Monday, February 6 at 2:00 p.m. Ollie was born on January 26, 1933 in Greenville, TX to N.W. “Choc” and Ona Skaggs. She was a dedicated mother and homemaker and a strong Christian woman. Ollie was preceded in death by her parents, children Jamie and Rick, brother W.L. “Dub” Skaggs, and sisters Betty Goodman and Opal...

Florene Peoples Howard was born on December 2, 1937 to the late Charlie and Flora Peoples in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on January 26, 2023, where she was reunited with her parents; husband, Lindell Howard; sister, Charlyne Evege; and a host of family members and friends who preceded her.  She accepted Christ at an early age at Morning Chapel Baptist Church.  She sang in the choir and also served as an...

Funeral services for Esther May Johnson, age 79, of Frisco, formerly of Cumby, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, January 27, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cumby.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home.  Esther passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  She was born on April 23, 1943 in Dallas, TX, the daughter of...

Martin “Marty” Roger Peterson, age 65, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home. Marty was born on September 18, 1957 in Elmira, New York, the son of Kenneth Peterson and Rosemary Cushman Peterson. Marty worked for U S Brass in Commerce as a machinist and other locations before he retired. He was a music lover and would even wait for a song to finish before he got out of his car. He liked watching movies and old western shows on television. His greatest joy was his...

Funeral services for Flora Mae McWilliams, age 88, affectionately called Granny, of Brashear, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Burns officiating.   Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service time at 1:00 p.m.  Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Jacob McDonald, James Clay McDonald, Don Brown, Steve Lohner, Charles Ciruti and Craig Heberer serving as pallbearers.  Honorary...

Funeral services for Donna Marie Berry, age 58, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Eason officiating.  Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to service time.  Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery North with Brady Harmon, Ronnie Doss, Frank Prock, Tony Clark, Jeff Sanderson and Gary Lewis serving as pallbearers.  Donna passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her...

Dorthula “Dorothy” Lee began her earthly journey on March 21, 1926 to Mabe and Ammie  Stokes, born in the St. Luke Community in Hopkins County, Texas.  She was reared in a Christian home and as a young girl she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and united with the St. Luke Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, Texas.  Dorthula remained a faithful member, until her health began to fail. Dorthula received her formal education from the St. Luke Community School and...