Steve Parks
September 25, 1946 — December 22, 2025 Dike Steve Parks, age 79, of Dike, Texas passed away on December 22, 2025, at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler TX. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Steve was born on September 25, 1946, in Kankakee, Illinois to Calvin Parks and Dorothy Baechler. He married Dianna Lynn Moore on October 17, 1975, in...
Commissioner Miller Statement on the Passing of Tony Zaweski
December 31, 2025 – The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: Tony Zaweski was a true champion for Texas agriculture and a tireless advocate for the grain and feed industry. His leadership of the Texas Grain & Feed Association helped shape a strong and effective voice for producers and agribusiness across our state. Tony understood that agriculture thrives when good people are willing to serve and...
Paxton Secures $1.25 Million Settlement With Hyatt Over Hidden Hotel Fees
December 31, 2025 – AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $1.25 million settlement with Hyatt Corporation after the company was accused of violating Texas consumer protection laws by advertising hotel room prices that did not reflect the full cost paid by customers. According to the attorney general’s office, the lawsuit alleged Hyatt used deceptive pricing practices by marketing rooms at attractive daily rates...
Harry James Vogler
April 30, 1949 — December 24, 2025 Emory Harry James Vogler, age 76, of Emory TX., passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Christus Mother Frances hospital in Sulphur Springs TX. A family-led memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Vogler was born on April 30, 1949, in Hereford, TX., to Ewald and Anna (Drager) Vogler. He was a retired farmer who loved to spend his time on the lake fishing. Harry is survived by his...
Helen Marie McDaniel
Funeral Service for Helen Marie McDaniel, age 86, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at 3:30 p.m. at Forest Chapel Cemetery. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. Helen passed away on December 30, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home....
Bobbie Nell (Thomas) Gay
August 5, 1939 — December 24, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Bobbie Nell Gay (Thomas) age 86 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Birch Creek. Yusef Logan, Zayd Logan, Ibrihiam Logan, and Ron Wilson Jr. will serve as honorary pallbearers. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Gay passed away on December 24, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances –...
Nita Cason
December 18, 1937 — December 24, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Nita Cason, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at a later date. Mrs. Cason passed away at Rock Creek Health and Rehab on December 24, 2025. With our condolences.
Kimberly Ransom
Funeral Service for Kimberly Ransom, age 45, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Mel-Haven Cemetery. There is no formal visitation. Full obituary forthcoming. With our condolences.
Rodney Bernard Harris
Funeral Service for Rodney Bernard Harris, age 55, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Cypress Baptist Center. Interment will follow the service at North Caney Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Full obituary forthcoming. Rodney Bernard Harris
Dixie Lee Mendenhall McClain
Dixie Lee Mendenhall McClain, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Christmas morning while being a patient at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. She had suffered from Pulmonary Fibrosis for several years. Dixie was born in Jacksboro, Texas on June 17, 1942, to Luther and Verna Lee Mendenhall. She grew up in Midway, Texas between Jacksboro and Henrietta, and attended school there through the...
