Funeral services for Diann Perry, age 60, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Peerless Baptist Church with Marc Farnell officiating.  Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Brandon Joslin, Ray Smith, Russell Smith, Ken White, Joe Wallace and Justin Shiever serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers will be Alex Olinsky, Dale Perry, Branson Thomas, Jacent Wilkinson, Dennis Taylor and Jerry Wilson.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home.  Diann passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Little Elm, TX.

Diann was born on September 16, 1956 in McKinney, the daughter of Omar G. Smith and Nella Mae Moon Smith.  She married the love of her life, Robert Perry, on June 4, 1976 in Celina, TX, and he preceded her in death on June 5, 2008.  Diann was the Lab Manager for Saputo, where in the beginning was Morning Star and worked for the company for 27 years.

Diann is survived by her children, Shaun Perry and wife Corinna of Sulphur Springs, Stefani Olinsky and husband Steve of Little Elm, brothers, John Smith and wife Margie of Sulphur Springs, Jimmy Smith and Mike Smith both of Atoka, OK, sisters, Wanda Faye Harper, Helen Perry and husband Jim and Brenda Sue Yarbrough all of Atoka, OK, grandchildren, Zachary Terry, Shelbi Perry, Jacelyn Wilkinson, Robert Perry, Evie Fuentes, Briana Fuentes, Elijah Fuentes, Samantha Olinsky and Alex Olinsky.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Pamela Joyce Keys.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.

Funeral service for Jerry Wayne Glover, age 72, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Debbie Pridmore officiating.  Interment will follow at Forest Academy Cemetery, Como with James Pace, Chris Navarro, Larry Johnson, Joseph Navarro, Stephen Glover and Robert Johnson serving as pallbearers and Eddie Ardis serving as honorary pallbearer.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M. on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mr. Glover passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Trinity Mother Frances, Tyler.  Jerry was born on December 4, 1944, in Sulphur Springs, the son of Andrew Glover and Ruby Waldrup.  Jerry was a retired Dairy Farmer.

Jerry is survived by his daughter, Leslie Glover and husband Larry Johnson; grandchildren, Stephen Glover, Kyla Navarro and Grayson Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Mr. Albert Mays, age 77 of Pickton, passed away on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 in Sulphur Springs. He was born on May 2nd, 1939 in Pampa, TX, to the late Albert Mays and Alma Purcell Mays. Mr. Mays was retired from the dairy industry and was a Methodist.

He was preceded in death by parents; daughter, Tammy May; brother, Jimmy Mays; grandson, Chauncey Mays and his surviving wife, Kathy Mays.

He is survived by, wife, Debra Mays of Pickton; sons, Thomas Mays and wife Tammy of Cookville, Patrick Mays of Winnsboro, Brad Malone of Sulphur Springs, Paul Malone and wife Denine of Quitman; daughter, Tracy Crews and wife Karry of Commerce; fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31st, 2017 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 Saturday, April 1st, 2017 at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro 816 W. Broadway Winnsboro, TX 75494 at 10:00 am, with Bro. Johnny Wheat and Bro. B.J. Teer conducting, interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery in Miller Grove, with Brandon Hudson, Cameron Hudson, Matthew Malone, Cody Scheyenne Mays, Joe Rorie, and Tommy Mays serving as pallbearers.

Memorial services for Rosa LuAnn Halerumal, age 55, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Ramsey officiating.  Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 one hour prior to the service.  Honorary pallbearers will be Colin Chapa, Tylan Harris, George Green, Kaylon Alexander, Travis Maiwelmal and Joseph Maiwelmal.  Rosa passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Baylor Hospital in Carrollton.

Rosa was born on February 21, 1962 in Lonpoc, CA, the daughter of George McKenzie and Betty Helm McKenzie.  Rosa was a clinic manager for Christus Trinity Mother Frances.  She was a 1980 graduate of Permian High School in Odessa and received her Bachelor degree from East Texas State University.

Rosa is survived by her mother, Betty McKenzie, daughter, Denya James and husband Michael of Arlington, son, Tyler Halerumal of Sulphur Springs, grandchildren, Emerson James, Olivia James, Hadleigh James, Waverly James and Avery Halerumal.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.

Larry Powell, age 70 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 in Royce City. He was born on May 21st, 1946 in Dallas to Floyd Powell and Montez Wilcox Powell. He was a member of Winnsboro Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness.

He was preceded in death by his father Floyd Powell.

He is survived by his mother Montez Temple of Winnsboro and sister, Susan White of Forney.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 at Winnsboro Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. Interment will be Monday April 3rd at Harmony Cemetery.

Funeral services for Richard Smith, age 80, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment with military honors will follow at DFW National Cemetery with Cody Poe, Russ Butler, Nick Poe, Trey Poe, Richie Dalby Jr. and Sean Stanton serving as pallbearers.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

Mr. Smith passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, at his residence.

Funeral services for Marilyn McQueen, age 72, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rick Richardson officiating and Rev. Jackie McQueen and Rev. Samuel Glenn assisting. Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery with Mackey Joe Fouse, Billy McQueen, Spencer McQueen, Terry Don Speed, Danny DeVaun and Dustin Speed serving as pallbearers.  Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Ms. McQueen passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Rock Creek Health & Rehab, Sulphur Springs, TX.

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

Funeral services for Herman Wall, age 88, of Dike will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 6, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel, Sulphur Springs, with Jerry Savage officiating.  Interment to follow with military honors at Brashear Cemetery.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  Mr. Wall passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Sulphur Springs.

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

Funeral arrangements for Ora Murray, age 83, of Sulphur Springs are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Mrs. Murray passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs.

Funeral services for Jimmie Sue Jackson, age 87, of Dallas will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., prior to the service. Sue passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.

Laurent Lionel de Rosier, infant son of Laurent Paul De Rosier and Emily-Alexa Edwards, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Plano Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.

Joshua Ryan Lee “And then it shall come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care and sorrow.”

On April 1, 2017, our cherished son was received into a state of happiness and began his rest from troubles, pain and suffering in the arms of his Savior and friend, Jesus Christ. Joshua was a joy and inspiration to all who were privileged to know him. He was a testament to the supreme divinity of the soul and an embodiment of the completeness for which our spirits yearn. The godliness of his soul inspired, influenced, and blessed all who know him.

He was born with severe earthly disabilities on June 9, 1979, in Sulphur Springs, TX to Sheila (Darby) Lee and Ronald R. Lee. Fortitude, strength, and endurance, combined with the power of God allowed Joshua to live thirty-seven years, nine months and nineteen days enveloped in the love of his family and friends. His family was privileged to spend time with him here upon earth, to learn from his courage, and marvel at his constant joy and happiness in the face of struggles. Confined to a wheelchair all of his life, he is now free of earthly burdens. His family and friends will be eternally changed by his presence and temporally changed by his passing. His presence inspired all those who knew him. He opened their hearts, as well as their eyes. He is survived by his parents, Ronny and Sheila: aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Fern Darby, Myrle and Jamie Lee and brother, Jeremy Lee. A heartfelt thanks to all his special caregivers, past and present, especially Gwen Crider and Johnette Poole.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Beaty Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Taylor and Rev, James Schafer officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 Tuesday at the funeral home.

Jerry Hopper, age 85 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on September 5th, 1931, in Hollis, Oklahoma to the late Halbert Leslie Hopper and Jewel King Hopper. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Peggy Adel White Hopper. Mr. Hopper served as President of Dallas Hospital Council in1966 (Elected by all DFW Hospital Executives); elected, Fellow American College of Hospital Administrators and Inducted ( Approved by Member Vote) in September of 1968. Served as Chairman of the Public Relations for the Dallas Hospital Council 1972-1973. Elected to the National Register of Prominent Americans. Served as President of the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce in 1990; and Winnsboro City Councilman from 2004 to 2010, also serving as mayor. Named Winnsboro Man of the Year in 1990, was apart of founding the Johnson Unit and Kellers Creamery, and was awarded the Life Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives Award.

He is survived by, son, Steve Hopper and wife Brenda; daughter, Cindy Bell and husband David; six grandchildren, Joshua Hopper and wife Lauren, Michele McGraw and husband Michael, Jacob Bell and wife Jennifer, Justin Bell, Kameron Bell and Caleb Bell; one great grandchild, Makenzie Bell..

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro 816 W. Broadway Winnsboro, TX 75494. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro 816 W. Broadway Winnsboro, TX 75494 at 11:00 am with Dr. David Rose conducting, interment will follow at Lee Cemetery in Winnsboro, with Family of Mr. Jerry Hopper serving as pallbearers.

Graveside service for Faye Hooten Murray, age 83, of Sulphur Springs will be held at a later date at Mt. Sterling Cemetery with President Jeff Sant officiating.  There will be no visitation.

Faye passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Sulphur Springs. She was born on May 20, 1933 in Dike, TX, the daughter of Ora Bascom Johnson and Mildred Faye Stacy. She married William Byrd Hooten in 1950 and then Bruce Murray, whom preceded her in death.  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, worked as a teacher’s aide and secretary for Calgary, Alberta, Canada School District.

She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Carpenter, Janie McCauley and husband Cody, Millie Shultz, Mattie Jacobs and husband Bryan; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; brother, Major Willis and wife Wynona.

Faye was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, William Byrd and Bruce; brothers, William Ollie Johnson and Bascom Eddie Johnson; sister, Kay Hatten; granddaughter, Courtney Shultz.

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

Thomas George Joiner (affectionately known as “T” to friends and family) was born in Franklin County on July 30, 1920, to Clemmon Cephas Joiner and Emma Elizabeth Davidson Joiner. The journey of this valiant warrior ended on April 3, 2017, as Jesus welcomed him home at the age of 96.

T met Nova Lourie Wilcox in the Harmony community and they were married in Sulphur Springs, TX on October 19, 1940. There are many things T is remembered for but his loving devotion to Nova, his wife of 68 years, his unwavering devotion and dedication to God and the church, his love and pride of his children and heirs, his civic service to his community, and his extreme passion for the outdoors hunting and fishing. His life and his character embodied the teachings of 1 Timothy 3.

For nine years, Mr. Joiner proudly served the Winnsboro I.S.D. School Board. He was an active member of the Winnsboro Volunteer Fire Department for many years. T served on the First Assembly of God Church Board for 35 years, where he also was the Junior Boys Sunday School Teacher and a Royal Ranger Commander. He held a position on the Harmony Cemetery Board, and was a Charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Winnsboro. He worked for the Chevrolet-Buick dealership in Winnsboro as a mechanic and later Foreman of the body shop for 42 years.

Mr. Joiner is survived by his four children: Dathen T. Joiner, Houston, TX, Hollice Ray Joiner of Winnsboro,TX, Dreabon C. Joiner (Pam), Pickton, TX, and Teresa Joiner Broadus (Steve) of Moss Point, MS. Nine grandchildren: Timothy Dathen Joiner, Ronald Gary Wilson, Pamela Wilson Meyer, Stacy Lourie Joiner Page, Micle Joiner Flora, Patrick Lane Joiner, Benjamin Clark Joiner, Holly Joiner Crow and Erin Lourie Broadus. He also had 14 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. T is also survived by 3 Sisters: Mable Joiner Sweat-Slack, Quitman, TX, Don Joiner Frideley, Winnsboro, TX, and Etolia Joiner Pruitt, North Pole, Alaska.
T is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nova Lourie Wilcox Joiner; his parents, Clem and Emma Joiner; his brothers, Edward Lee “Hub” Joiner, Alvin Robert Joiner and Jerry Bob Joiner.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to Julie Perez, Ruth Ward and Melodie Smith with Visiting Angels of Tyler, TX, and Cypress Basin Hospice for the excellent care they provided.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6th, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 7th, 2017 at Beaty Funeral Home- Winnsboro at 10:00 am, Pastor Eldon Hamilton conducting, interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery in Winnsboro, with serving as pallbearers.

Melody Ruth Smith, age 62 of Sachse, passed away on Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. She was born on October 5th, 1954 in Odesa to the late Harlin Smith and Shirley Smith. She was a member of Cypress Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandmother, Mattie Lou Smith.

She is survived by her sister, Melinda Close of Sachse; brothers, Monte Smith of Sachse and Jim Smith of Winnsboro.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Cypress Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 at Cypress Baptist Church at 11:00 am, Bro. Steve Smith conducting. Interment will follow at Cypress Cemetery in Winnsboro.

Mr. Joe Louis Sharper, age 70, of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Winnsboro. Joe was born on August 26,1939 in Wood County to the late Quinnie and Mae Willie Alexander Sharper. Joe was retired from the City of Winnsboro, and a member of Macedonia Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his daughter, Threcee Sharper of Winnsboro; brother, James Sharper of Dallas; sisters, Helen Riley, Louise Grace, Molly Sharper; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Beaty Funeral Home; funeral services will follow on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Sharon Cemetery in Winnsboro, with Andre Hare, Andrew Ivery, Donnie Duffey, Bobby Stephen, Freddie Jones, and Jimmy Evans serving as pallbearers.

Graveside Inurnment for Retired Lieutenant Colonel Gene Henry Tosh, age 80, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 9:00A.M. on Friday, April 7, 2017 with military honors at DFW National Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.

LTC. Tosh passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at his residence. He was born on October 3, 1936 in Stanford, Texas to Wallace E and Kathryn L (Cook) Tosh.  He married Carolyn Sue Hamilton on July 20, 1985 in Arlington, Texas.  Gene was a member of the Barbwire Halo Cowboy Church of Gilmer, Sulphur Springs VFW and American Legion.  LTC Tosh was Green Beret, Infantry Officer and a Parachute Jump Master.

Gene is survived by his wife, Carolyn Tosh; daughter, Kathryn Swart and husband Bradley; daughter, Elizabeth LaRue O’Hara and husband James; son, Hank Tosh and wife Sylvia; daughter, Audra Frost and husband Chad; Step-daughters, Leah Frazier and husband Gordon, Trena Quinn and husband Todd; grandchildren, Brianna Harber, Spencer DeMoss, Parker DeMoss, Braden Kramer, Colin Kramer, Cora Tosh, Lula Tosh, Valorie Frazier, Ty Quinn and Riley Quinn; 3 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials can be made to Barbwire Halo Cowboy Church, Gilmer, Texas.

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

Dennis A. Nash, 61, formerly of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas.

Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.