Jackie Ferguson
January 31, 1941 — November 9, 2023 Graveside service for Jackie Ferguson, age 82 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00 A.M on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Greenview Cemetery. Mr Ferguson passed away on November 9, 2023, at Christus Mother Frances Sulphur Springs. Jackie was born on January 31, 1941, in Hopkins County, TX to Charlie J. and Iona (Rosinbaum) McCool. He worked as an electronic repairman. He is survived by his...
Romualdo Castro Gonzalez
Born February 1, 1971 Died December 1, 2023 (age 52) Romualdo Castro Gonzalez
Mervis Stephens
Graveside service for Mervis Stephens, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at Nelta Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home. Mervis passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 in Sulphur Springs. With our condolences.
Whitehouse Christmas Parade Spreading Too Much Christmas Cheer
December 4, 2023 – The Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce has filed a police report regarding an incident involving an “unauthorized entry” into their Christmas parade allegedly throwing bottles of alcohol and other items to parade watchers. The incident occurred last Saturday and was first made public when Joshua Underwood posted a picture of a miniature whiskey bottle he claimed his daughter had picked up after...
Cattle Tyrant Lands in Corpus Christi
December 4, 2023 – Bird lovers are flocking to Corpus Christi as a rare sighting of a bird known as the cattle tyrant has made it’s way much farther north than it’s normal habitat. The flycatcher bird is native to South America and never before been spotted in North America. Now a wayard example of the little yellow bird has taken up residence in a busy section of a street in Corpus Christi lined with restaurants....
Adams Sentenced For Criminally Negligent Homicide
December 1, 2023 – Judge Eddie Northcutt sentenced Gerald Lee Adams to seven years in prison in connection with a vehicle crash that resulted in the deaths of four people in December 2022. Adams was involved in multi-vehicle accident on SH 19, near CR 4764, just south of Birthright. Four were killed and nine were injured. See the original story here. Adams turned himself in to authorities in August of 2023 to face four charges...
Buford Odell Love
Buford Odell Love, age 77, of Como, passed away on November 29, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Buford was born on September 2, 1946, to Cleburn Odell and Elsie Jane Love. Buford lived a remarkable life defined by dedication, integrity, and a love for his family and fishing. Buford’s journey began at Wood County Electric Company when he was just 17 years old....
Sulphur Springs Closing Portion of League Street For Urgent Repairs
December 1, 2023 – Sulphur Springs Capital Construction Director, Bryan Craig, announces that a portion of League Street (from Main St to Buford Circle) will be closed starting at 7:30 am on Monday, December 4, 2023 for urgent repairs to begin on the drainage system in that area. These repairs are expected to take several weeks as the work will be extensive.
Norma Newman
Graveside service for Norma Newman, age 90 of Yantis, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Yantis Cemetery with Bro. Byron George officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Newman passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at her residence. Norma Jean Newman was born in Memphis, TN on May 15, 1933, to Herman Christopher Coulter and Lula May...
Nancy Frue (Arthur) Davison
Nancy Frue (Arthur) Davison of Weaver, Texas passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 6-8 pm at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Jordan and Bro. Daniel Kurtz officiating. Pallbearers will be Josh Redar, Derek McClure, Craig...
