Rose Virginia Pierce, 85, of McKinney
Oct04

Rose Virginia Pierce, 85, of McKinney

Graveside service for Rose Virginia Pierce, age 85, of McKinney, TX will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 6, 2017 at North Hopkins Cemetery with Rev. Justin Wilson officiating. Ms. Pierce passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Briarcliff Health Center, Greenville, TX. Rose Virginia Pierce was born on May 15, 1932 in Dike, TX to J.V. Pierce and Vera Simmons. Rose worked as an electronic assembler at E Systems for 25...

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2nd Annual Fall Fashion Show Set For Cedar Canyon Event Center on Oct. 10
Oct04

2nd Annual Fall Fashion Show Set For Cedar Canyon Event Center on Oct. 10

Marlene DeYong, owner of Marlene’s Sass and Class Boutique, has planned the second annual Fall Fashion Show on Tuesday October 10, 2017 at 6 pm. The fun and interactive evening will be staged in the spacious Cedar Canyon Events Center, located on Highway 154 , two miles south of Sulphur Springs. Besides the fashion modeling preview, ticketholders  will be treated to dinner catered by Coffee Off the Square, a coupon worth $5...

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Renny Brown, 63, of Sulphur Springs
Oct04

Renny Brown, 63, of Sulphur Springs

Renny Brown, age 63 of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Monday, October 2nd, 2017 in Sulphur Springs. He was born on May 2nd, 1954 in Pittsburg to Benny Brown and Janetta Ruth (Mills) Brown. Renny took care of maintenance and electrical work at Grocery Supply in Sulphur Springs. He was preceded in death by a brother, Tim Brown; grandfather George Brown, grandmother, Nettie Brown, grandmother, Vila Mae Steele, and grandfather, James...

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Gail McCasland Crain, 74, of Lake Jackson
Oct04

Gail McCasland Crain, 74, of Lake Jackson

Graveside service for Gail McCasland Crain, age 74, of Lake Jackson, TX will be held at 2:15 P.M. on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Gafford Chapel Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, TX. Visitation will be held from 1 to 1:45 P.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home on Thursday, October, 5, 2017. Ms. Crain passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at her residence in Lake Jackson, TX. Iris DeGail Crain was born on December 13, 1942 in Hopkins County,...

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Carol Ann Lortz, 75, of Sulphur Springs
Oct03

Carol Ann Lortz, 75, of Sulphur Springs

Carol Ann Lortz, 75, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Accel at Willow Bend in Plano, TX. Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com  

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PJC Will Offer Conversational Spanish at Greenville Campus
Oct03

PJC Will Offer Conversational Spanish at Greenville Campus

Paris Junior College Public Information Services 903-951-7594 Conversational Spanish offered at the PJC-Greenville campus Get a practical and functional use of Spanish in a short period of time with Conversational Spanish that will be offered by the Paris Junior College-Greenville Center Continuing Education Department later this month. Taught by PJC Spanish Instructor Mayra Cummings, the class allows for relaxed and enjoyable...

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“Help Starts At Home”… United Way Drive Has Goal of $175,000
Oct03

“Help Starts At Home”… United Way Drive Has Goal of $175,000

Adam Teer, Campaign Chairman of the 2017 Hopkins County United Way Drive, has opened the annual Drive with the first of the weekly Report Meetings. At noon each Tuesday, the dozen board members and numerous volunteer “packet-handers” will get together to monitor the progress of pledges and donations coming in. The goal is to collect $175,000 during October to assist worthy causes with non-profit status which are already at...

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PJC Announces Homecoming, 2017 Distinguished Alumni Dr. Ron Dodson
Oct02

PJC Announces Homecoming, 2017 Distinguished Alumni Dr. Ron Dodson

PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, Public Information Services Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.H.A. of Tyler, Texas has been selected as the 2017 Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus. He will be recognized during the 93rd Homecoming festivities Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4. “Dr. Ron Dodson is a member of the PJC Class of 1962,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “He is a renowned specialist in the field of research and...

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Following 7 Mini-Walks, Thursday’s “Walk to Remember” is Final Step in Terrific Tuesday Fundraiser for 2017
Oct02

Following 7 Mini-Walks, Thursday’s “Walk to Remember” is Final Step in Terrific Tuesday Fundraiser for 2017

The 2017 Mini-Walks are concluded. Please attend the Walk to Remember on Thursday October 5, 2017 at 6pm in The Gardens at Christus Mother Frances Hospital. It will be the final fundraising event for the Terrific Tuesdays program, a weekly respite program for caregivers of Alzheimer/Dementia victims in the local area. Meet caregivers and local healthcare personnel and enjoy the evening presentation.

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4H Proclamation To Be Read Monday October 2 at 4:30pm on Courthouse Steps
Oct02

4H Proclamation To Be Read Monday October 2 at 4:30pm on Courthouse Steps

Monday October 2 is the kickoff for 4H Week in Hopkins County! All 4H members, families, leaders and prospective members are invited to meet at the Hopkins County Courthouse steps at 4:30 pm to hear the reading of the 4H Proclamation by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome. There will also be refreshments and information about 4H enrollment for new members. Following the reading, a meeting will be held at 5:30pm at the Hopkins County6...

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