David Wayne Knotts
David Wayne Knotts, age 65, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. David was born to L.C. and Glenna Dean (McClung) Knotts on March 22, 1958, in Dallas, Texas. He married Tina Marie McCoy on February 28, 1983, in Hopkins County, Texas. David was a milk hauler for 28 years. He was a Dallas Cowboy fan rather they were winning or not. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Ricky...
Monte Glenn Roland
Memorial services for Monte Glenn Roland, age 79, of Cumby, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Monte passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Carriage House Manor after an extended battle stemming from a stroke. He was born on January 28, 1944, in Fayetteville, TN, the son of John Walker “J.W.” Roland and Nellie Land Roland. He was also the...
Jerry McGowan
Graveside service for Jerry McGowan, age 90, Hopkins County native, longtime resident of Mesquite and recently of Plano, will be held at 11:30AM Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Miller Grove Cemetery with Father David Houk officiating. Mourners are requested to join the funeral procession, departing from Murray-Orwosky at 11:00AM. Jerry was born at home in Miller Grove, a fifth child for Everett Roy McGowan and Verna Anderson...
Blattner Battles State of Texas on Damages From Building Solar Plant
April 21, 2023 – An investigation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is ongoing in the Dike, Texas area in response to complaints from nearby landowners. TCEQ found during an investigation between February 22, 2023 and March 6, 2023 that the construction of the solar plant by Blattner Energy, LLC is in violation of the provisions laid out in TPDES General Permit No. TXR150000. Stormwater from the site...
Monte Glenn Roland
Memorial services for Monte Glenn Roland, age 79, of Cumby, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Monte passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Carriage House Manor. He was born on January 28, 1944, in Fayetteville, TN, the son of John “J.W.” Walker Roland and Nellie Land Roland. Monte was an engineer where his work took him to many places...
Travis “Bigg Hump” Humphrey
Travis “Bigg Hump” Humphrey, Sr., age 45 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on April 15, 2023, at his residence. Travis was born on December 21, 1977, in Maysville, Kentucky to Robin Humphrey. He worked as a personal security guard. Travis was an avid fan of all sports. He was a die-hard Cincinnati Bengals fan. When he wasn’t watching the Bengals play, he was watching whatever game was on. When games weren’t on, he had the sports...
Sherrie Lee Cooksey
Funeral service for Sherrie Lee Cooksey, age 45 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Cooksey passed away on April 17, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Sherrie was born on July 28, 1977...
Michael “Mike” Galvan
Funeral Mass of Christian burial for Michael “Mike” Galvan, age 43, of Dike, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at St. James Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery with Gabriel Galvan, Eduardo Castaneda, Devin Castaneda, Jose Martinez, Andrew Morales, and Horacio Hernandez serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 with Rosary at 7:00...
Clyde “Nick” Nichols
Memorial services for Clyde “Nick” Nichols of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at League Street Church of Christ with Jerry Savage and Buddy Wiggins officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Nichols passed to his Lord on April 16, 2023, at Christus Mother Frances – Tyler. Nick was born on January 20, 1936, in Dallas, Texas to Clyde R....
Patsy Ann Shaw
Graveside services for Patsy Ann Shaw, age 88, will be conducted at 12 noon on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Tira Cemetery with Jeff Ray officiating. Patsy passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Wesley House. Patsy was born on November 17, 1934 in Sulphur Springs the daughter of Ambers Dotson Gibson and Cora Bea Cavitt Gibson. She married Don Truitt Shaw on October 23, 1953 in Tira, TX. Patsy volunteered for Terrific Tuesday respite...
