Funeral services for Bobby Royce Bankston, age 74, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 17, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Moore, Rev. Tommy Hall and Rev. Tim Mabe officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Mike Bankston, Brian Bankston, Patrick Bankston, Shannon Bankston, Tim Briscoe, Rick Bankston, Tony Rush and Keith Knight serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Bobby passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas.

Bobby was born on October 14, 1942 in Fannin County, the son of Clyde Bankston and Anna Belle Felmet Bankston. He married Suzanne Thomas on February 28, 2004 in Sulphur Springs and she survives. Bobby was a licensed mortician and licensed funeral director and throughout his long career served in funeral homes in Fannin, Hunt and Hopkins counties.  Before his retirement, he owned and operated Memorial Monuments and Apple Caskets in Sulphur Springs, Greenville, and Bonham.. Bobby was one of the founding members of the Lions Club in Campbell and he also served on the Campbell School Board for 18 years. He was a lifetime member of the Campbell PTA and was on the Brigham Cemetery Board. Bobby was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sulphur Springs where he served as an Elder.

In addition to his wife Suzanne, he is survived by one daughter, Robin Wheat and husband Jeff of Cumby, sisters, Frances Briscoe of Durant, OK, and Linda Lowe of Grand Prairie, grandchildren, Mitchell Wheat, Matthew Wheat and Mallory Wheat.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Irene Horton Bankston, brothers, Harley Bankston, Alton Bankston and Dewayne Bankston, sister, Vera Rush.

Memorials may be made to Bright Star Baseball at P.O. Box 738, Sulphur Springs, Tx 75482 and the Goodland Academy, in care of First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 173, Sulphur Springs, Tx  75482.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.

Graveside service for Delia Juanita Dalton, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 10 AM at Restlawn Memorial Park, with Rev. Aubrey Nash and Rev. Harold Nash officiating. There will be no formal visitation.

Ms. Dalton passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs.

Funeral arrangements for Clifford Davis, age 86, of Yantis, are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Clifford Davis passed away Monday, November 14, 2016, in Tyler.

Funeral services for Alvin J.D. “Mac” McPherson, age 84, of Bosque Farms, New Mexico, will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, with Jim Skaggs officiating.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service. Pallbearers will be Edward McPherson, Martin McPherson, Raymond McPherson, Steven Thome, Alex McPherson and Donald Thome.

Mr. McPherson passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Bee Hive Homes of Bosque Farms, Bosque Farms, N.M.  He was born on October 3, 1932 in Lampasas, TX, to Oscar William and Lena Mae (Green) McPherson. He was a retired System Analyst with GTE.

Mac was a former member of Wesley United Methodist Church, a member of Yantis Masonic Lodge, and served his country during the Korean Conflict while in the Navy. He was also a boating enthusiast and a private pilot.

Mr. McPherson is survived by 4 sons, Edward McPherson of Yuma, AZ, Martin McPherson of Peralta, NM, Raymond McPherson of Murrieta, CA, Alan McPherson of Tucson, AZ, 2 daughters and son-in-law’s, Cynthia and Forest Shipps of Plano, TX and Diana and Mitchell Green of Peralta, NM.  Grandchildren, Michael McPherson, Matthew McPherson, Adam McPherson, Daniel Shipps, Amy Shipps, Michael McPherson, Tina McPherson, Tiffany Roe, Amber Pimentel, Alex McPherson, Steven Thome, Donald Thome, and Megan Thome.  11 great grandchildren.  2 sisters, Faye Parsley and Vera Skaggs.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sara, his brother, Truman and sister, Lola Mamo.

Memorial Services for Roger Havner, age 72 of Dike, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Don Goldsmith officiating.

Mr. Havner passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at his residence.

Mrs. Billie Burke West, age 91 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 in Winnsboro. She was born on March 20th, 1925 in Bonham, TX to the late Willard Vineyard and Effie Mae Edens Vineyard. Mrs. West worked with the Winnsboro Housing Authority for many years before retiring.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leslie Morris West and daughter, Donna McLeroy.

She is survived by son, Ronnie West and wife Paula of Winnsboro; brothers, Jerry Vineyard of Arizona and Harold Vineyard of Waxahachie; six grandchildren, Rachel, Heath, Jacob, Kase, Logan and Wilder; three great grandchildren, Colt, Collin and Wesley.

Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Jewell Alvis Clay, age 109 of Winnsboro, passed away peacefully at her home, on Friday, November 18th, 2016. Jewell was born on December 3rd, 1906 in Franklin County to the late John Alvis and Effie Langham Alvis. She was a homemaker and a member of Pine Street Baptist Church. She married the late Roger C. Clay, Sr. on August 9, 1924, he preceded her on October 2, 1924.

Also, preceding her were her parents; one son, Harold Wayne Clay; one daughter, Margaret Clay Walsh; two brothers, Joe Alvis, Robert Alvis; one sister, Marie Alvis Clay; and a grandson, David Clay.

She is survived by two sons, William Clay and wife Sammie of Richardson, Roger C. Clay, Jr. and wife Martha of Whitehouse; two daughters, Wanda Jo Taylor of Alba, Pam Keith of Winnsboro; twelve grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, fourteen great-great-grandchildren, and two great-great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 20th, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro. Graveside Service will be follow on Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at Lee Cemetery of Winnsboro, at 2:30 pm, Bro. Fred Morrow and Bro. Charles Ethridge officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity in her memory.

Mrs. Mona (Ray) Sims, age 88 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, November 17th, 2016 at Hospice of East Texas- Homeplace in Tyler. Mona was born on July 3rd, 1928 in Chireno, Texas to the late Norris Ray and Audrey Stephens Ray. She graduated as salutatorian from Chireno High School in 1947; she married Zack Sims on March 22, 1947. She was a homemaker, and active member of First Baptist Church of Winnsboro.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mr. Zack Sims; and sister, Lurline Hawk.

She is survived by her son, Dale Sims and wife Linda of Leesburg; daughter, Tonya Whittiker and husband James of Winnsboro; two grandchildren, Christopher Sims of Winnsboro, Audra Sims of Lindale; twelve great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 21st, 2016 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at First Baptist Church of Winnsboro. Funeral Services will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m., Dr. David Rose and Bro. Dan Hubbell conducting, interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Scroggins, with David Cochran, Tommy Lee, Chris Sims, Will Harrison, Phil Skipworth, Johnny Lanier serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers- Dayne Redding, Ron Craddock.

Funeral Services for Rose M. Turner, age 60 of Como, will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. C.J. Duffy officiating. Interment will follow at Como Cemetery with David Turner, Billy Turner, Jacob Hurley, J. Davis, Kevin Davis, and Matthew Davis serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Megan Hurley, Savanna Thrash, Kayla Davis, and Mallory Mick. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 prior to service. Rose passed away on Friday 18, 2016 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

She was born on November 12, 1956 in Hudson, New York the daughter of Donald Rothrock and Elizabeth Rogers Rothrock. She married Billy Turner in Como on May 14, 1999. He Survives. Rose was a dedicated wife and mother. She worked as General Manager of  Pizza Hut for many years and is of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by Janet Hurley of Sulphur Springs, Jason Davis and wife Jennifer of Ocean Springs, MS, Billy Turner and wife Karla of Seagoville, Joseph Davis and wife Sarah of Elizabethton, TN, Kenny Turner and wife Bethanie of Sulphur Springs, brothers, Donald Rogers and Paul Rothrock  of Catskill, NY, grandchildren, Megan Hurley and husband Maverick Jones of Sulphur Springs, Jacob Hurley of Sulphur Springs, Mallory Mick of Sulphur Springs, Savanna Thrash of Carthage, J. Davis and wife Samantha of Rogers, AR, Kevin Davis and wife Emily of Rogers, AR, Tyler Judy and wife Kara of Biloxi, MS, Matthew Davis of Ocean Springs, MS, Kaela Davis of Ocean Springs, MS, David Turner of Seagoville, Billy Turner, Jr., of Seagoville, Lauren Davis, Rowdy Davis, Gillian Davis, Kendall Davis all of Elizabethton, TN, Kaleb Booth and Addison Turner of Sulphur Springs, great-grandchildren, J. Davis Jr., Kaden Davis, and Wyatt Jones.

She was preceded in death by brother Joey Rothrock and son-in-law Michael Hurley.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Fay Burns, age 91, of Sulphur Springs will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, with Jim Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with James Humphrey, Brian Dodd, Landon Dodd, Hesston Humphrey, Kyle Dodd, and Nathan Keller serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 6-8 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Burns passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Carriage House Manor. She was born May 19, 1925 in Hopkins County, the daughter of Thurman Frank and Media Alta (Johnson) Farris. She married D.L. Burns on July 20, 1943 in Hopkins County. She retired from Texas Instruments and Lee Manufacturing and was a member of League Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by her daughters, Pam Dodd and husband Donald, Linda Petty and husband Mick; grandchildren, James Humphrey, Brian Dodd, Shelley Keller, Landon Dodd, and Tara Owens; sixteen great-grandchildren; and sister Bonnie O’Hara.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Edna Jean Burns; brothers, Frank Farris, Claude Farris, and Jack Farris; and sisters, Dorothy Carney, Billie Cotton, and Betty Wilson

Memorials can be made in honor of Mrs. Burns to North Hopkins Cemetery Association.

Memorial Services for Trenis Turner, age 73 of Sulphur Springs, will be held Sunday, November 27, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Mr. Turner passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 03, 1943, to Forrest Newman and Nora Ethel (Herron) Turner in Dallas, Texas. He was a book store owner and served in the US Marines.

Trenis married Margaret Ruth Tennyson on March 2, 1968, in Los Angeles, California.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy, children: Trenis Newman Turner, Shanda Joy and husband Robert Lowery, Sarah Kathryn and husband Blake Miller and Cameron Grady Turner, seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James Randal Turner, sisters, Nora Eloise Bailey and Kathryn Louella Baldwin.

Bobby McDonald has passed away today after a brief illness.

Stay tuned to KSST for details as they are available. See update here.

Funeral services for Katie Baker, age 87, of Como will be held Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. at Winnsboro House of Praise, with Brother Gary Hampton, officiating.  Interment will follow at Black Oak Cemetery with Joshua Sutterfield, Gary Baker, Ronny Roberts, Jay Foster, and Kevin Foster serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time.

Mrs. Baker passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler.  She was born April 1, 1929 in Eldorado, Arkansas, the daughter of George and Polly (Willett) Moody.   She married Homer Sutterfield, he preceded her in death. She then married Joe (Daddy) Baker in January 1968 in Grand Prairie, Texas.  He also preceded her in death. She retired from Texas Instruments and was a member of Winterfield Baptist Church

She is survived by sons; Robert Sutterfield and wife Sherrie of Como, Gary Baker and wife Jenny of Colleyville, David Baker and wife Cheryl of Grand Prairie, Paul Baker and wife Mellissa of Grand Prairie and daughter Carol Beth and husband John Thomas of Kansas.  31 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.  Sisters: Thelma Elliott of Como, Lottie Foster of Quitman and Margaret Coats of Arlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, James, Donald, Gene, and Michael Sutterfield, brother; Marvin Moody and sisters; Dorothy Carr and Frances Sue Harr.

Funeral services for Bobby McDonald, age 60, of Sulphur Springs will be held Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Hopkins County Civic Center, with Jerry Savage and Shane Carrington officiating. Interment will follow at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Chad Jones, Jeremy Jones, Michael Lawrence, Dr. Danny Lawrence, Cody Kirby and Dr. David Black serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Friday, November 25, 2016 at 6-8 p.m. at Hopkins County Civic Center.

Mr. McDonald passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. He was born July 29, 1956 in Sulphur Springs, the son of Phillip M. “Pete” and Joyce (Crouch) McDonald. He was the owner of Front Porch News, a dairyman and a farmer.  He was a member of League Street Church of Christ

He is survived by his mother, Joyce McDonald of Yantis; two sisters, Judy Jones and husband Marlin of Sulphur Springs and Jan Lawrence and husband David of Muleshoe, Texas; nieces and nephews, Chad Jones and wife Laura, Jeremy Jones, Michael Lawrence and wife, Jandi, Dr. Danny Lawrence and wife Shannon, Abby Kirby and husband Cody and Jacy Heinrich; and several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, Jason Lawrence.

Memorials can be made in honor of Mr. McDonald to Reilly Springs Cemetery Association, 1217 South Broadway, Sulphur Springs, Tx. 75482 or Hopkins County 4H, P.O. Box 518, Sulphur Springs, Tx. 75433

McDonald died Monday afternoon, November 21, 2016 following complications from emergency surgery to remove his appendix on November 8^th.

A family member noted to KSST News that McDonald loved and promoted Hopkins County. He grew up in rural Hopkins County. His father, Pete McDonald owned and operated a store on State Highway 154 in Southern Hopkins County.

McDonald attended Texas A & M University on an academic scholarship along with others from Hopkins County. He wrote more than one book on Hopkins County Life. One of his books, Black History of Hopkins County, was well received. A Saturday prayer time on Celebration Plaza led by members of the county identified McDonald as one who united the communities of the county as one.

His work ethic was untiring.  On Monday, November 7^th, his morning blog update included the weather for the General Election Day on Tuesday, November 8 and a review of his weekend—“a busy day on Sunday that began with posting stories and photos for a busy Saturday….going to church…..returning home for a quick lunch and then working additional football photos and tending to some chores…..an afternoon nap that was badly needed…..then some quality time spent with my dogs.” His church activities, community youth activities, and promotion of various county and school activities occupied his time.

Three hours later on Monday, November 7, his health issues began. “Folks…….is there some kind of “stomach bug” going around?…..I’m someone that is never sick and have a “stomach of iron,” but during church yesterday morning my stomach started cramping and it has continued to off and on since then. I don’t know if it’s something that I ate or if it is some virus that is going around!”

On Tuesday, Election Day, he blogged, “Me, I’ve been ‘sick at my stomach’ over this election, and now I’ve literally gotten sick…….I’m headed to the doctor after while….it just doesn’t seem to get much better…” Tests were run just before 10 a.m. Tuesday and at 12:30 p.m. he announced, “It’s my appendix……. emergency surgery this afternoon!!!!!” During his surgery, his blood pressure became an issue. He was placed on a ventilator and later dialysis would be tried when his kidneys failed. He remained in the local hospital until being moved to Dallas for various treatments.

Funeral arrangements for Harold Parker are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Parker passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016.

Patsy Jean “Pat” Romack Harry

Patsy Jean “Pat” Romack Harry, 78, wife of the late Eroy Harry of Arlington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in her home. Pat was born in Sulphur Springs on Aug. 21, 1938, the daughter of Ardist and Freda Romack. Pat and her brother, Art, grew up on a dairy farm in Hopkins County. She attended Sulphur Springs High School and East Texas State College (now East Texas A&M) where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Education. Pat married Eroy Harry, also of Hopkins County, in 1959. They moved to Arlington in 1960 where both Pat and Eroy accepted teaching positions with the Arlington ISD. Over her career with the AISD, Pat held teaching, administrative and counseling positions. She and Eroy resided in the Arlington area from 1960 on. Pat earned a master’s degree in education from TCU in 1975; she then completed postgraduate work in marriage and family therapy to obtain her state license as a professional counselor (LPC). As a counselor, Pat focused on families and children in the north Texas area. She earned several professional certificates and honors and was widely recognized as an authority on family relationships. Pat was a longtime member of the Fielder Road Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and served in other leadership positions. Pat served in many community service organizations, but none more earnestly than Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Eroy Harry. Survivors: She is survived by her daughter, Debra Purvis of Arlington (husband, Burton Purvis); son, David Harry of Mansfield (wife, Lisa Kever Harry); grandchildren, Courtney Kelly, Crystal Kelly Johnson (husband, Jordan Johnson), Mason Harry, Miranda Harry, Marissa Harry; great-grandchildren, Kinsley Johnson and Kambry Johnson; and her brother, Art Romack of Southlake (wife, Cathy).

Published in Star-Telegram from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2016– See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=pat-harry&pid=182707577&fhid=11330#sthash.RkFnfSsD.dpuf