Texas A&M-Commerce Name Change Still a Possibility
October 9, 2024 – After much resistance over the past several months about a possible name change of the nearby campus, that possibility of a change of the name is still being offered by the university president, Dr. Mark Rudin. The A&M System seems determined to make a change and remove “Commerce” from the name as some believe that the name of the city is confusing to those outside East Texas. The explanation by...
Michael O’Neal Harrison
January 5, 1962 ~ September 22, 2024 (age 62) Michael O’Neal Harrison was introduced to his parents Vandolar and Queenie Ruth (Pogue) Harrison on January 5, 1962, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was the last child of 16 born to their union. Mike was a man of strength and resilience. He was an amazing son, grandson, husband, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. He attended and graduated from Sulphur Springs High School....
Bessie Pearl Griffith
May 29, 1934 — October 7, 2024 Bessie Griffith was born to Robert Wilson and Vivien Lelia (Kerns) Adams on May 29, 1934, in Hatchetville, Texas. Once done with school, Bessie went on to work as a information operator in Dallas, Texas. She was known for being full of life and loved engaging with people. She enjoyed spending time sewing, and crocheting. Described by her children she was tough as nails. Bessie was also a great...
Cortland Bernard Savage
April 12, 1932 — October 7, 2024 It is with a sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Cortland Savage, age 92, on October 7, 2024. Cortland was a man of deep faith and unwavering dedication to Jesus Christ, whose passion for serving Him was evident in every aspect of his life. Born on April 12, 1932, along Route 66 in Shamrock, Texas, to Chester Melvin and Alwyn Imogene (Dysart) Savage, Cortland...
Eddie Charles Askew
July 23, 1947 ~ October 4, 2024 (age 77) Funeral Service for Eddie Charles Askew will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with W. Scott Pannell officiating. Interment will follow the service at Mel-Haven Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Eddie Charles Askew was born to parentage of James Andrew and Floretta McQueen Askew, the eldest of seven children, on July 23, 1947, in...
Peggy Ann Long
August 11, 1947 ~ October 6, 2024 (age 77) Peggy Ann Long of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away from this life to eternal glory with her Lord and Savior on October 6, 2024, at the age of seventy-seven. While we would wish for more time together, we are thankful for all that the Lord allowed and that she no longer suffers. She was a praying Mama, whose support and love were unconditional. Above all, she would want you to know that she...
Updated: Scotty Sewell
September 29, 1962 — October 3, 2024 Funeral service for Scotty Sewell, age 62 of Como, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Judge Brad Cummings officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery with Justin Sewell, Chris Sewell, Brent Sewell, Roger Don Sewell, Hayden Sewell, Grayson Sewell, Ron Mayberry, and Antwone Young serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers...
Lou Caufield, Sr.
Lou Caulfield Sr., age 87, of Quitman, Texas passed away on October 3, 2024, at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. Lou was born on August 6, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky to John E. and Irene (Kerstien) Caulfield. He married Patricia Dailey on April 8, 1995, in Garland, Texas. Lou was a pilot in the United States Air Force. He was a pilot and briefly served in Vietnam. Lou became a Master Sgt. and performed quality control on the Boeing. He...
Residents Plead With City Council for Traffic Signal at Dangerous Intersection
October 2, 2024 – Several people spoke at the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday night, pleading with city officials about the intersection of Highway 19 & Airport Road. Although not an agenda item for the council, residents spoke during public forum on the issue explaining how their families have been affected by the tragedies occuring at the “blinking light” intersection. Currently,...
Willie Nelson
March 11, 1942 — September 29, 2024 Farmersville Willie Nelson, age 82 of Farmersville, Texas passed away on September 29, 2024 at Lexington Medical Lodge. Willie Nelson
