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Jasper L. Temples
Funeral services for Jasper L. Temples, 86, of Sulphur Springs were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 22, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tommy Hall officiating.
Interment followed in Shooks Chapel Cemetery with military graveside services accorded by Hopkins County Military Coalition and Bill Ingram, Chad Ingram, Tim Fosse, Jerry Fosse, Dave Ayers and Rusty Stogner serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Temples died at 7:06 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.
He was born on Nov. 11, 1917, in Sulphur Springs, to Lewis and Susie Harriss Temples. He married Ovella Louise Wood on April 13, 1943, in New York City. She preceded him in death in 1992.
Mr. Temples was a lumberyard foreman for Wm. Cameron Lumber Company in Kermit and Midland, and Sandhill Lumber Company in Crane.
He was mayor of Crane from 1981 to 1983.
He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1936. He joined the U.S. Navy in March 1937, and served until October 1945. He served in the North and South Atlantic and Mediterranean invasions and South Pacific Theater, and was detailed to convoy duty in the North Atlantic, and attained the rank of chief gunner's mate. He saw duty aboard the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa, the U.S.S. Bristol, the U.S.S. Yosemite and the U.S.S. Taylor.
He was a member of Lake Highlands Baptist Church. He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1948.
Survivors include three daughters, Sherron Fosse of Livingston, Diana Ingram of Odessa and Janis Ayers of McAllen; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Temples was also preceded in death by one brother, Howard Temples; and one sister, Ethel Vermillion.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
John Clinton Wells
A memorial service for John Clinton Wells, age 37, of Dallas, was held at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 2004, with Rev. David Smith officiating.
Mr. Wells passed away at 12:00 a.m., Sunday, July 18, 2004, at Parkland Hospital in Dallas.
He was born in Mesquite, on March 20, 1967, to Joe Frank and Donna Bass Wells. Mr. Wells was an event planner for the Embassy Suites for 14 years. He served in the United States Army.
Survivors include: his parents; partner, Chris Lindes of Dallas; brother, Joe Frank Wells, Jr. and wife, Misty of Alba; aunt, Florence Rink of Tyler; niece, Ashley Wells; nephews, Joshua Wells, Matthew Wells and Christopher Wells. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Christopher and Lorene Sewell Wells and Fletcher and Edna Bass.
Harvey C. Whatley Jr.
FT. WORTH - Harvey Carroll Whatley Jr., 75, a certified public accountant with Stovall, Grandey, and Whatley, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2004. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Broadway Baptist Church. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.
Harvey was born June 4, 1929, in Dallas. He attended Sulphur Springs High School, where he was president of the National Honor Society and Student Council. At age 17, he attended Baylor University and later graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University, receiving a bachelor of business administration. While there, Harvey "Sonny" Whatley was a member of the prestigious Bison Glee Club under the director of Dr. Warren Angel. Harvey later attended Texas Christian University and was the first graduate to receive a master's degree in taxation. He married Melba Laverne Franks in Fort Worth Oct. 27, 1950.
Harvey was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, president of the Fort Worth Chapter of Certified Public Accountants, a member of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants and also served in the Korean War in the United States Air Force. His employment included working as a certified public accountant with Ernst and Ernst, The Baptist Radio and Television Commission and a partnership with Stovall, Grandey and Whatley.
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey C. Whatley Sr. and Sue Letta Whatley; his beloved first grandson, Clayton Phillip Whatley; and his grandparents, including Judge Silas Bullock.
Survivors: Wife, Melba Whatley; sons, Harvey Carroll Whatley III of Fort Worth, Mark Whatley and wife, Jana of Fort Worth, Paul Whatley and wife, Anne of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandchildren, Blake Whatley, Alexandra Whatley, Harvey C. Whatley IV and Matthew Whatley; aunt, Gertrude Rothell; and numerous extended family.
Lola Mae Beard Peoples
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Lola Mae Beard Peoples, 58, of Sulphur Springs were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. H.B. Nash Sr. the Rev. Troy Young officiating.
Ruby Oleta Kinnaird
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Ruby Oleta Kinnaird of Dallas, formerly of Sulphur Springs, died Friday, Nov. 19, at Charlton Methodist Hospital.
Rindia Virginia Holveck
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Rindia Holveck, 73, of Sulphur Springs were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Davis Clayton & Sons Funeral Home in Duncanville with Brother Paul Newby officiating.
Joyce Dixon Speed
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Joyce Dixon Speed, 77, of Sulphur Springs were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at Davis Street Baptist Church with the Revs. Robert Shugart and Tommy Hall officiating.
Christine Flanagan
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Christine Flanagan, 87, of Sulphur Springs were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, in Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Tommy Hall officiating.
Laura Newland
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Laura Newland, 85, of Irving were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home Chapel of Irving.
Claude L. Stephens-Slatter
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Claude L. Stephens-Slatter, 75, of Sulphur Springs were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in Arbala United Methodist Church with the Rev. Reuben Trussell officiating.
Finis Hurley 'Cowboy' Thurman
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Finis Hurley "Cowboy" Thurman, 80, of Sulphur Springs were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tommy Hall officiating.
Goldie Smith
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Goldie Smith, 83, of Bonham, formerly of Sulphur Springs, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Tommy Hall officiating.
Robert Kenneth 'RK' Vaughn
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Robert Kenneth "RK" Vaughn, 78, of Dike were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Darrell Tub officiating.
Russell Browning
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Gordon Russell Browning, 87, of Pickton were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Beaty Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Ron Smedley and Don Robertson officiating.
Christine Flanagan
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Christine Flanagan, 87, of Sulphur Springs were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Tommy Hall officiating. Interment followed at Brashear Cemetery with David Pledger, Wayne Skaggs, Ronny Skaggs, James Skaggs, Michael Williams and Max Johnson serving as pallbearers.
Alice Michaelis Jisha
Announced on Monday, December 6th, 2004
Funeral services for Alice Jisha, age 74, of Sulphur Springs, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2004 in Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Restlawn Memorial Park.
Mildred B. Stahl
Announced on Wednesday, December 1st, 2004
Funeral services for Mildred B. Stahl, 84, of East Greenville, Pa., were held Saturday, Nov. 20, in East Greenville, Pa.
