Funeral services for Edna Earle “Mammy” Grant, age 98, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bill Grant officiating.  Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Frank Long, Tommy Long, Jim Chapman, Robert Aiguier, Winston Perkins and Bill Aiguier serving as pallbearers.   Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service.   Mrs. Grant passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Carriage House Manor.

She was born on March 4, 1918, in Tira, TX, the daughter of Harvey Howard Chapman and Mable Brice Chapman.  Mrs. Grant was a long-time resident of Sulphur Springs, she served as one of the original members of the Hi King Klub from 1933 to 1934, and then attended ETSU.   In the 1950’s she was a U.S. Census taker, then began working as a store manager for House Anderson Shoes in Sulphur Springs.  Mrs. Grant was a longtime and faithful member of First Christian Church, and a lifelong member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.   She married Jack Blansett Grant on June 18, 1938 in Sulphur Springs.  He precedes her in death.

She is survived by her sons, Jackie Grant and wife, Deanna of Sulphur Springs, Mark Grant and wife, Molly of Garland, grandchildren, Jonathan Kennedy and wife, April of Sulphur Springs, Jennifer Massey and husband, Tiger of Sulphur Springs, Jordan Grant of Temple, Whitney King and husband Klint of Ft. Worth, Ethan Grant and Alexi Jo Grant, both of Garland, great grandchildren, Trenton Kennedy, Chloe Kennedy, Megan Massey, and Madeline Massey, Judd King and Grant Klaire King, brother, Harve Chapman and wife, Martha Kate of Sulphur Springs and sister-in-law, Agnes Chapman of Garland, son-in-law, Joe Kennedy and wife Mandy of Sulphur Springs.

She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Pam Grant Kennedy, brothers, Bert Chapman, John Murray Chapman, Floyd Chapman, sisters, Eva Ruth Long, Billiefae Chapman.

Memorials made be made to Sulphur Springs City Cemetery, P.O. Box 651, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483, or Tira Cemetery, 1601 CR 4612, Sulphur Springs, TX. 75482.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.

Mr. George “Bo” Romine, age 58 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, April 9th, 2016 in Mt. Pleasant. He was born on June 29th, 1957 in Pittsburg to the late George Edward Romine and Doris Brown Edlin. He was an Equipment Operator at Lowes Distribution Center, was a member of First Assembly of God of Winnsboro.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Edward Romine, his step-father, Billy G. Edlin.

He is survived by, his loving wife, Lisa Stricklin Romine of Winnsboro; mother, Doris Fay Edlin of Irving; son, George Edward Romine and wife Jennifer of South Bend, IN.; daughter, Holly Renee` Romine Hood of Winnsboro; brothers, Tracy Wayne Romine and wife Tina of Winnsboro, Jason Leroy Romine and wife Jenni of Henderson; sister, Teresa Kay Giles and husband Raymond of Irving; grandchild, Cameron Sarah Jo Hood of Winnsboro.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro 816 W. Broadway Winnsboro, TX 75494. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro at 10:30 am, Bro. Vince Hicks conducting, interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Winnsboro.

Funeral services for Rickey Lee Patrick, age 71 of Cooper, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. B. J. Teer and Paul Ray Vititow, Jr. officiating.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Rickey passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Baylor Medical Center of Dallas.  He was born on January 7, 1945 in Sulphur Springs, the son of Leon Henry (Buddy) and Helen Ruth (Williams) Patrick.  He was married to Sharon Louise Attaway.  He was a retired truck driver and a dairy farmer.

Along with his wife, other survivors include his sons, Michael Patrick and wife, Patricia of Dallas and Mark Patrick and wife, Jenna of Lewisville; daughter, Stacey Patrick and husband, Steve of Sulphur Springs; grandson, Corey Cole; granddaughter, Lexey Patrick; great-grandson, Karsyn Roberts; mother, Helen Gumm of Sulphur Springs; brother, Barry Patrick and wife, Sue of Reilly Springs and sister, Cathy Hesterly and husband, Steve of Jacksonville; step-sons, Paul Ray Vititow, Jr. and wife, Shelly of Sulphur Springs, Jeff Vititow of Winnsboro, Doug Askew and wife, Stephanie of Round Rock and Gaylon Askew and wife, Tamaki of Portland, OR; step-daughters, LeAnn Tadlock and husband, Randy of Sulphur Springs, Tracey Fatland and Brian Coleman of Lake Fork; twelve step-grandchildren and twenty-four step-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father; daughter, Paula Sue Vititow and step-grandson, Jason Tadlock.

Johnny Levi Culpepper, age 71, of Pickton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 at his home in Pickton. Johnny was born on May 18th, 1945 in Pickton, to the late John Harold Culpepper and Willie Faye Alford Culpepper. Johnny grew up in the East Texas area and joined the Navy at age 17. Johnny left the Navy after his tour of duty, and went on to a career in the electrical supply business, retiring after 34 years with Elliott Electric Supply in 2010. He was a member of Winterfield Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother; and brother, Michael Lewis Culpepper.

He is survived by, his loving wife of almost 50 years, Janie Brooks Culpepper of Pickton; three children, Jeanna Culpepper of Troup, Shane Culpepper of Pickton, Michael Culpepper and wife Sherri of Pickton; four grandchildren, Joshua Melton of Bullard, Jillian Barnes of Troup, Matthew Phillips of Taylorsville, UT., Georgia Culpepper of Keithville, LA.; eight great-grandchildren, Jaci, Jo, Grace, Madison, Addison, Cash Levi, Rooster, and River Shayne; two brothers, Kenneth Culpepper and wife Emily of Tyler, Rev. Jack Culpepper and wife Joyce of Mt. Pleasant, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 16th, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Winterfield Baptist Church. The memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm, at the church, Rev. Jack Culpepper conducting. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Heartsway Hospice or Winterfield Baptist Church Building Fund.

Funeral service for Joe Elwyn Burns, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 2:00 pm, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. Bro. Robert Burns will officiate. Burial will follow in Turner Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Joe died Monday evening, April 11, 2016 at his residence.  He was born June 27, 1944, in Pittsburg, to Edward Drew and Edith Ruth O’Rear Burns.  He was career Navy, serving some 28 years, before retiring.  He married Linda Ann Odom in Greenville, on July 13, 2000.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Burns, Ronnie Burns, Colton Burns, Tre Burns, Vernon Wilson, and James Burns, Jr.   Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Burns, James Burns, Sr., and Dewey Fleming.

Survivors include:  Wife: Linda Burns of Sulphur Springs; Daughters: Lisa Marie Shulla of Lewisville; Helen Elizabeth Auwae, (Kalani), of Bremerton, WA; Sarah Amanda Self of Sulphur Springs; Sons: Joe Elwyn Burns, Jr., (Heather), of Bremerton, WA; Oscar Gunnar Burns, (Selma), of Iceland; Jason M. Self of Mesquite; and Kenny Self, (Jennifer), of Midwest City, OK; Sisters: Helen Ruth Rigby of Emory; and Margaret Ann Burns of Rockwall; Brothers: Edward Drew Burns, Jr. and James Frank Burns both of Emory; Grandchildren: 17; Numerous other loving family and friends;

Preceded in death by: parents; 1 grandson, Jeffery Borgus; and 1 brother, Robert Lee Burns, I

Funeral services for Clyde E. Goins, 82, of Dike, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Sulphur Bluff Baptist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.  Mr. Goins passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at his residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangements for Aileen Ogles, age 73 of Emory are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Aileen passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at Senior Suite Care and Rehab in Emory.

Private services for Robert Pickering, age 72 of Brashear, will be held at a later date.

Robert passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on September 2, 1943 in Selma, AL the son of Lester Earl and Estelle (Warren) Pickering.  He married Betty Joan Mims on April 6, 1973 in Selma, AL.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Taiwan and was a retired manager of Ferndale Fishing Club in Pittsburg.

Along with his wife, other survivors include his sons, Shannon Pickering and wife, Heidi of Brashear and Branden Pickering and wife, Lea of Billingsley, AL; grandchildren, Blake and Sarah Pickering; brother, Harvey Pickering and sister, Miriam Wells.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Peggy Scott.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Robert’s honor to Legacy Hospice – Sulphur Springs, 301 Gilmer St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Jerry Wayne Dowse went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 15, 2016, and joined his loving family who had preceded him. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart Colleen Chadick Dowse who was his wife of 57 years, and his children, Jana Lane Dowse and Jerry Wayne Dowse, Jr. and wife Stephanie.
Jerry was born July 3, 1939, in Newsome, TX, to Iris Hill Dowse and Thomas Francis Dowse. He went to school in Newsome, Pittsburg, and then Winnsboro where enjoyed playing football, graduating in 1957. From Winnsboro he went to Texas A&M and then to Texas Tech where he was joined by Colleen. Missing A&M, they soon went back there for Jerry to finish his degree in Chemical Engineering in 1963 while Colleen worked on the campus as women could not attend A&M at that time. Jerry then earned his Registered Professional Engineer Certification and became involved in the Petrochemical industry for 30 years designing and building chemical plants for engineering companies in Texas and all over the world, even moving the family to Jakarta Indonesia where he designed plants and transferred American technology to the local engineers. They moved back to Houston where he finished his career there and in Corpus Christi.
In addition to his wife, daughter, son, and daughter-in-law, Jerry is survived by two grandsons and one great grandson – Austin, Marshall and Blayne Dowse. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Bette Tinney Chadick and Cynthia Russell Dowse, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Thomas Francis Dowse, Jr., Grandparents Henry and Madie Cook Hill and Edward and Annie Martin Dowse.
Visitation will be at Beaty Funeral Home on Sunday April 17 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., and funeral service on Monday April 18 at 1:00 p.m. with burial in Lee Cemetery. Donations may be made to Resolutions Hospice, 14521 Old Katy Road, Ste 240, Houston, TX 77079, or Tuscany Living, 28019 Norfolk Trail Lane, Katy, TX 77494.

Funeral services for Mary Myrtle Burks will be held Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Cook officiating.  Interment will follow at City Cemetery with Neville Stiltner, Tommy Sanderson, Johnny Hoskinson and Henry Hill serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be  Saturday evening, April 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tapp Funeral Home.

Mary Burks, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, passed awayWednesday, April 13, 2016 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.  She was born the daughter of Albert Hoskinson and Prudence (Kirtley) Hoskinson on January 9, 1928 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.  She was a homemaker and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Survivors include: One daughter, Mary Cochran and husband, Richard of Ashland, Kentucky; one son, William David Edwards of Hammonds, Louisiana ; four  grandchildren, Stacy Cochran, Richard Cochran III, Jesse Edwards and Krystal Roberts; two sisters, Linda Gates and Geneva Bailey; a brother, Johnny Hoskinson; and many nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Haskell Edwards; a son, Ovie Edwards; a brother, Ernie Hoskinson; and two sisters, Ruth Edgington and Marie Kiker.

Graveside Services for Patricia Lou (Coker) Tucker, age 79, of Como, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Como Cemetery, with Bro. Michael Coker officiating.   Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2106 at West Oaks Funeral Home.

Patricia L. Tucker, 79, a longtime resident of Como, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Childress, Texas.

She is survived by a son, Terry Tucker, his wife Debbie and two grandchildren, Olivia and Reece of Childress.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephew and cousins.

Pat was born on July 25, 1936 in Como, Texas to parents Phillip and Effie Coker.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, John H. Tucker Jr.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Joe Donald Coker, Max Coker and her sister Miriam Kathleen Coker Bulvan.

She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Atlantic and Pacific Stores and Retired as a head cashier from Safeway Grocery stores.  She also operated a dairy farm with her family.  In later years, she also worked as an employee of Joe Bob’s Convenience store.  She attended church at Fellowship Baptist Church in Como.

Pat had a love for her family and life.  She enjoyed her work and the interactions with the people she encountered through her work.  One of her favorite memories was of watching the young people who worked at the Sulphur Springs Safeway as their first jobs grow to adults.  Pat also enjoyed the many relationships she had with her family, co-workers and friends.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Childress for their overwhelming care, kindness, compassion and service.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.

Graveside service for Luella Bevill, 80, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Rock Hill Cemetery with Reverend Jim Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday evening at Lowe Funeral Home.

Luella was born December 10, 1935 in Wood County, TX to Perry and Era Gilbreath and died April 17, 2016 in Sulphur Springs. She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in Wood County. She was also a member of White Oak Baptist Church in Yantis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frankie Bevill, in 1996.

Survivors include son, Terry Bevill and wife Edwinna of Yantis; daughter, Cheryl Yeatts and husband Barry of Irving; brother, Wayne Gilbreath of Quitman; two sisters, Eldavada Gilbreath of Yantis and Jessie Witt of Quitman; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Serving as pallbearers are Jerry Gilbreath, Ricky Gilbreath, Glenn Gilbreath, David Gilbreath, Lee Gilbreath, Dee Gilbreath, Michael Anderson, and Sterling Newcomb.

Memorial services for Jackie Wayne Mills, age 52, of Sulphur Springs,  have been scheduled for 4:00 PM Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with   Jimmy Don Goldsmith officiating. Mr. Mills passed away on April 15 at his residence.

He was born on January 7, 1964, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Ibra Mitchell Mills and Melba Ann (Green) Mills and was a married to Kerianne (Gardner) Mills Mr. Mills was a truck driver.

Survivors include his wife; ten sons, Hunter Wayne Mills, Charles Ray Rollins and wife, Jeni, Cashius Hernandez and wife, Brittany, Dereck Hatley, Lance Pierce and wife, Nellie, Kyle Belz, Josh Roach, Chris Fodge and wife Cheyenne, all of Sulphur Springs, Broc Hutchings and wife, Taylor of Pittsburg and Marcus Gardner and wife, Ciara of Greenville; six daughters, Kirby Shanks and husband, Steven, Mikki Petty and husband Kasey Follis, Felicia Gardner and husband Gregorio Tapia, Lizzy Nicole Mills, Melanie Edwards and Angelica Washington, all of Sulphur Springs; seven grandchildren, Nyko, Jaedon, Amiah, Angel, Mackenzie, Kiera and Maddison; parents, I.M. and Ann Mills; one brother, David Mills of Sulphur Springs and two sisters, Teresa Minick of Weaver and Tammy Matlock of Saltillo.

Funeral arrangements for Sallie Tubb Watson, age 78 of Dike are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Sallie passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at her residence in Dike.

Funeral arrangements for Letra Penny, age 72 of Holly Lake Ranch, formerly of Sulphur Springs are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Letra passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at East Texas Medical Center in Quitman.

Funeral arrangements for Linda Vliet, age 73 of Sulphur Springs are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Linda passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at her residence.

Funeral services for Warren Attaway, age 89 of Yantis will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016 at First Baptist Church – Yantis with Gale Kimbrough and Dwayne Attaway officiating.  Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Carroll Dean Attaway, Douglas Attaway, Ronnie Day, James Jennings, Gary Mallet and Tommy Swarigen serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are David Attaway, Donny Day, Neil Norton and the Deacons of First Baptist Church – Yantis.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Warren passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on October 18, 1926 in Floydada, the son of George Franklin and Carrie Pearl (Hicks) Attaway.  He married Juanita Mae Swatsell on January 12, 1949 in Yantis.  He served the military in the U.S. Army and then re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, served as a Deacon at First Baptist Church – Yantis for over sixty years, served on the Yantis ISD School Board for eighteen years, formerly was a dairy farmer, was in the construction business and retired from the insurance business where he was affiliated with Germania Farm Mutual for thirty-five years.

He is survived by his wife; children, Beverly Kay Page and husband, Robert of Tyler, Michael Warren Attaway and wife, Pegi of Winnsboro and Wesley Howard Attaway and wife, Christi of Miller Grove; grandchildren, Karla Kay Gregg, Michael Lynn Attaway, Autumn Grier, Brandy Quick, April Reel, Ashley Davis, Wesley Zane Attaway, Jennifer Collins, Benjamin Zack Attaway and Jonathan Michael Attaway; thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers and four sisters.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Legacy Hospice, 301 Gilmer St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482; First Baptist Church – Yantis, 100 Church St., Yantis, TX 75497 or the Yantis Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 344, Yantis, TX 75497.