Firefighter Evan Brown Dies From On-Duty Accident
A Honey Grove firefighter has died from his injuries sustained in an on-duty vehicle accident on July 9, 2023. According to the Honey Grove Fire Department, Brown was responding to another crash call when he struck a cow in the road in his personal vehicle. His vehicle rolled, and Brown was ejected and severely injured. Brown was transported to Plano Medical City Hospital and remained in ICU until his passing. Another firefighter,...
Texas Governor Approves Tax Cut
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed an $18 billion tax cut for Texas property owners, and now the measure will go before Texas voters in November. Texas has some of the highest property taxes in the country, with Texas lawmaker working feverishly this year to find common ground on a way to cut property taxes in the midst of one of Texas’ largest budget supluses. This new law, if approved by Texas voters, will...
Patsy Rhodes
Graveside service for Patsy Rhodes, age 84 of Tyler, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Rhodes passed away on July 24, 2023 at Brookdale Tyler South. Patsy was born on November 1, 1939 in Tupelo, MS to Bill and Clara (Robinson) Sanders. She married Pat Wayne Rhodes on February 25, 1966 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Patsy worked as a legal secretary...
Robert H. Spearman
Robert H. Spearman (Bob) passed away on July 6, 2023, at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Agnes (Mert) Spearman and grandson, Michael Paxton Spearman. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Moore and husband George; his son, Robert Roy and wife Mignon; grandchildren, Brian Moore and wife Denise; Miranda Wilkerson and husband Brad; great-grandchildren, Reese Moore, Evan Wilkerson, Leslie Piazza and her...
Myra Lynn Burns
Graveside service for Myra Lynn Burns, age 81 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Donald Sims, Grayson Burns, Brian Coker, Brad Armstrong, Bryson Sims and Terry Tucker. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Burns passed away on July 19, 2023. Myra Lynn was born on October 2, 1941 in...
Dr. Tony Gene Smith
Dr. Tony Gene Smith passed from this life July 15, 2023 at Titus Regional Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1955 in Durant, Oklahoma. He lived most of his life in Sulphur Springs and was a member of the League Street Church of Christ. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 18, from 6-8 PM at the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Services will be Wednesday, July 19 at 2 PM in the chapel of the funeral home with Brother...
Tina Louise Corley
A family lead Service for Tina Louise Corley age 63 of Cumby, Texas will be held at a later date. Tina passed away on July 14, 2023. Tina was born on November 16, 1959 in Denton, Texas to Emmit Smith and Carol Bronson. She married Jackie Lee Corley on January 20, 1975 in Love, Oklahoma. Tina was a proud homemaker and had 3 children with Jackie. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by her son; Chris Corley and wife,...
Robert M. Sisk
Robert M. Sisk, a beloved figure in the community and a dedicated public servant, passed away on July 9, 2023. He was a man who dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and left an indelible mark on the county he loved so dearly. Born on July 26, 1933, in Point, TX, to John Sisk and Mattie Anderson Sisk. He pursued his education with zeal, and although he only completed some college courses, his thirst for knowledge never...
Jesse G. Polo
Jesse G. Polo, age 72, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A graveside service will be on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Macon Cemetery in Franklin County, Texas with Pastor Tom Campbell officiating. Jesse was born in Mexico and married Rose Ann Blair on June 8, 1978, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Jesse worked as a janitorial supervisor at the Mount Vernon ISD. He was a...
Milton Earl Phifer
Memorial service for Milton Earl Phifer, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at East Caney Baptist Church with Pastor M. LaVelle Hendricks and Pastor Cordell Jackson officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Milton passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Greenville Gardens Nursing Facility in Greenville, TX. He was born on June 24, 1950, in Houston, TX, the son of Ermus Phifer and...
