Funeral Homes in Big Sandy, TX

Facts about the city

Big Sandy is a town in Upshur County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town's population was 1,288. A lake of the same name is cut nearly in half by U.S. Highway 80, the main thoroughfare of Big Sandy.The Sabine River flows just south of Big Sandy. In the 19th century, Walters' Bluff Ferry operated on the Sabine, with passage across costing 40 cents per person and up to 75 cents for wagons.

Big Sandy Obituaries

It was disclosed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on January 17th, 2021 that Eli E "Benny" Benedict passed on in Big Sandy, Texas.  Benedict was 98 years old and was born in New Providence, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eli E "Benny"'s life.

It was revealed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on June 20th, 2019 that Carl Thomas Sr Gray passed away in Big Sandy, Texas.  Gray was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Carl Thomas Sr's life.

It was disclosed by Tri-City Herald on February 26th, 2015 that Johnny George Carlisle passed on in Richland, Washington.  Carlisle was 90 years old and was born in Big Sandy, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Johnny George's life.

It was noted by Chino Champion on January 10th, 2015 that Clinton E Davis passed on in Chino Hills, California.  Davis was 58 years old and was born in Big Sandy, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Clinton E's life.

It was noted by Tyler Morning Telegraph on February 22nd, 2013 that Iva Dee Fuller (Davis) passed away in Big Sandy, Texas.  Ms. Fuller was 99 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Iva Dee's life.

It was revealed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on September 10th, 2012 that James Elvin Childress perished in Big Sandy, Texas.  Childress was 68 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James Elvin's life.

It was reported by Arizona Republic on June 28th, 2012 that Maybelle "Belle" Wells passed away in Arizona.  Wells was 95 years old and was born in Big Sandy, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Maybelle "Belle"'s life.

It was noted by Tyler Morning Telegraph on March 21st, 2012 that Charles Ray Black perished in Big Sandy, Texas.  Black was 74 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Charles Ray's life.

It was reported by Tyler Morning Telegraph on January 9th, 2012 that Dale Holeman (Baker) died in Big Sandy, Texas.  Ms. Holeman was 70 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dale's life.

It was disclosed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on November 30th, 2011 that Delbert Raymond Harrell passed away in Big Sandy, Texas.  Harrell was 72 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Delbert Raymond's life.

History

In the 1950s Big Sandy became linked to a religious movement that would greatly influence the community for four decades. Officers were able to seal off the city, which resulted in McFadden being recaptured, and returned to jail without a shot being fired. By the 1990s, both businesses had been purchased in separate transactions by [http://www.drgnetwork.com/ Dynamic Resource Group] (DRG), a publishing company in Berne, Ind. To this date no manhunt in Texas has surpassed this number of officers looking for one convicted murderer. Convicted murderer Jerry "Animal" Mcfadden had escaped from the Upshur County jail the day before with Upshur County Jailer Rosalie Williams,the wife of a DPS Trooper as hostage.