Stanford Edwin Anderson
November 30, 1940 — December 30, 2024 Stanford was born on November 30, 1940, in Marquette County, Michigan, to Edwin and Toni Anderson (Nuermi). He worked as a rancher in the beef industry. Stanford was also a veteran; he served as a Marine. He enjoyed raising cattle and ranching and baling his own hay. Stanford enjoyed spending time with family and his livestock. He is survived by his son, Michael Anderson, and wife Billie of Paris,...
Bill Ladd
December 16, 1944 — December 27, 2024 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Bill Ladd, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Inurnment will follow at Shooks Chapel with Christian Ladd, Jonathan Ladd, Jaxson Rothfuss, Liam Ladd, Karlye Ladd, and Katelyn Ladd serving as Honorary Pallbearers. Visitation...
House Bill 4, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), Goes Into Effect January 1
What it does The TDPSA regulates how businesses collect, use, store, process, and sell consumer data. It also gives consumers rights over their data, including: The right to know if their data is being processed The right to access their data The right to correct inaccuracies in their data The right to delete their data The right to receive a portable copy of their data Who it applies to The TDPSA applies to businesses that...
TPWD Encourages Monitoring, Reporting of Animals Affected by New World Screwworm
December 30, 2024 – AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm (NWS) after a recent detection in Mexico. This detection, found in a cow at an inspection checkpoint in the southern Mexico State of Chiapas, close to the border with Guatemala, follows the progressively northward movement of NWS through both...
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
December 29, 2024 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter: “Cecilia and I mourn the loss of former President Jimmy Carter alongside millions of Americans across the country. Our nation remains the greatest beacon of freedom and opportunity in the world because of our fearless chief executives who are our guiding force through the best and...
Patti Louise Huston
July 19, 1935 — December 28, 2024 Patti Louise Huston, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at Hopkins Court on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Mrs. Huston was born on July 19, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas, to Charles Lee and Margie Myrtle (Thurmond) Crawford. Patti loved music from a very young age. She envied her big sister getting to take piano lessons and crawled up on the piano bench after her, mimicking what she had...
Anna Bessonett
January 22, 1962 — November 30, 2024 Visitation for Anna Catherine Rholes Bessonett, age 62 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held on Monday December 30, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Bessonett passed away on November 30, 2024 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Anna was born on January 22, 1962 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to David Ray Rholes Sr. and Frances Willene...
Goldie Wilma Darlin
Graveside services for Goldie Wilma Darlin, age 93, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Martin Springs Cemetery with Bro. Doug Holt officiating. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 11:30 to 12:30 on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Goldie passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home just hours...
Sam B Stewart
Funeral services for Sam Stewart, age 79, of Birthright, Texas will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Cody Stewart officiating and Don South assisting. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. A masonic graveside service will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Chris Childers, Jeremy Herman, Rodney Harred, Tommy Long, Junior Horton and...
Jonathon Lee Belz
Funeral services for Jonathon “Bubba” Lee Belz, age 31, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Couch officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at North Hopkins Cemetery with Gib McCollouch, Conner Hall, Bryan Primm, Sanford Shell. Bubba passed away on December...





