Gerred Gaines
January 13, 1981 ~ June 28, 2024 (age 43) Born January 13, 1981 in Houston, TX, Gerred’s life was a legacy that began as one of perseverance and strength. As a young boy he defied medical reports that said that he would never walk and never talk. Gerred ended up not only running but participating and medaling in the Special Olympics. He not only could talk but expressed his joy, love, anger and excitement through his speech. He...
Mary Coats
April 18, 1947 — June 27, 2024Sulphur Springs A Graveside service for Mary Coats, age 77 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Tapp Funeral Home. Mrs. Coats passed away on June 27, 2024 at her residence. Mary was born on April 18, 1947 in Buckeye, Arizona to Howard Carter and Mary Evelyn...
Sandra Martin
April 11, 1942 — June 23, 2024 Sandra L. Martin of Alba, Tx. Sandra was born April 11, 1942 and was daughter of Lee Middleton Fitzgerald and Audrey Mae Potts Fitzgerald. She married William R. Weatherford on March 17, 1962. They shared a loving marriage for 38 years until his passing. Later, she found love again and married R.V. Martin in May 2002. Sandra was a devoted member of Lake Fork Baptist Church. She served on several c hurch...
Multiple Agency Investigation Leads to Arrest of Winnsboro Man
Gerald Don Miller June 28, 2024 – Sulphur Springs Police department officers arrested 56-year-old Gerald Don Miller of Winnsboro and charged the man with two counts of “Impersonating a Public Servant” after the investigation showed Miller allegedly identified himself as an agent of Child Protective Services to gain access to female victims. The investigation began earlier in June in Lamar County when their...
PJC Offering Free Robotics Coding Camp For Area Middle School Students
June 26, 2024 – Paris Junior College is offering six free, week-long Robotics Coding Camps that take an interactive approach to designing and coding robots through coding and use of Sphero BOLT and VEX V5 robots. Campers will be presented challenging and innovative concepts in learning, problem solving and analytical skills while fostering an interest in computer coding/programming. Each one-week, no-cost day camp is for...
NETBIO and Quality Preconditioning of Cattle
June 26, 2024 – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a comprehensive program for the preconditioning of cattle. Preconditioning involves a series of management practices implemented prior to weaning to prepare calves for the next phase of production. These practices aim to improve the health, growth, and marketability of calves while reducing stress and illness. For more than twenty years, the North East Texas...
Multiple Arrests for Organized Crime Connected to Local Stolen Vehicles
Richard “Richie Rich” Lopez Facebook Photo June 24, 2024 – The stolen vehicles case continues to unfold with more charges being levied against an expanding circle of suspects. Richard “Richie Rich” Lopez has been arrested on two counts of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. Lopez’s bond has been set at $300,000 on the two charges. Chelsea Clark was arrested and charged with two counts of...
TAMUC Student Captures Team Roping Championship at College National Finals Rodeo
June 24, 2024 – TAMUC’s Profili Captures Team Roping Championship at College National Finals Rodeo The title is the third individual National Championship for A&M-Commerce Rodeo in the last three years COMMERCE, TX, June 24, 2024—Texas A&M University-Commerce Rodeo Team member Kaden Profili highlighted the Lions’ success at the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) with a National Championship victory in the...
Barbara Lee Cook
Barbara Lee Cook, age 84, of Saltillo, TX, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Barbara was born on July 24, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Herman Edward Garey and Thelma Irene Lawhon Gary. She married Raymond Lloyd Cook on July 5, 1957 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Barbara worked as a public school secretary for Garland ISD and as a church secretary for Calvary Baptist Church. Barbara is survived by her children, David...
Jack Michael Ramsey
Jack Michael Ramsey, age 84, of Winfield, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home from 6-8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Mount Vernon at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Mike Kessler and Fred Randles will be officiating. The pallbearers will be Bryan Gelwick, Jason Pearce, Greg Wilson, Rob Moore,...
