Jim Ostertag
February 25, 1947 — July 13, 2025 Mt. Vernon Jim Ostertag, age 78, of Mt. Vernon, Texas passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025. With our condolences.
Texas A&M Launches Clinical Trial To Measure Health Benefits Of ‘Agrihood’ Living
Researchers will track how living in an agrihood — a neighborhood centered around a working farm — changes residents’ diet, physical activity and social connectedness. Jul 15, 2025 – By Caitlin Clark, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing and Communications Residents of the Indigo agrihood will live alongside a working farm. Could moving into a neighborhood built around a working farm be the prescription for better...
George Strait Plans Intimate Concert to Benefit Flood Victims
July 15, 2025 – The “Strait to the Heart” benefit concert will take center stage in Boerne, Texas, offering country music fans and supporters a memorable evening of live entertainment and community spirit. At the heart of the event is the legendary George Strait, performing with his acclaimed Ace in the Hole Band. Their set promises to deliver Strait’s timeless catalog of hits—spanning classic ballads, honky‑tonk favorites, and...
Free Tea Day Coming July 17, 2025
July 15, 2025 – Join your friends and neighbors at McAlister’s Deli on Thursday July 17th for Free Tea Day. “Free Tea Day is our biggest day of the year here at McAlisters Deli,” said Lily Clayton Assistant Manager. “It is simply a day for us to give back to our customers and the community and to allow our staff to let loose and have some fun.” McAlister’s will be serving free tea ALL DAY on...
Patricia Ann Grayson
March 17, 1938 ~ July 15, 2025 (age 87) Graveside Service for Patricia Ann Grayson will be on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Reilly Springs Springs Cemetery with Pastor Joe Worley officiating. Full obituary forthcoming. Patricia Ann Grayson
Laverne Crump (Hanusch)
December 25, 1935 — July 13, 2025 Sulphur Springs Listen to Obituary Funeral service for Laverne Crump (Hanusch), age 89, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Ms. Crump passed away at...
Local Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Million-Dollar Theft Ring; Over $220,000 in Restitution Paid to Victims
On July 10, 2025, Everett Van Jennings, 36, of Sulphur Springs, pleaded guilty to first-degree felony Theft of Property and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Jennings was ordered to pay $222,169.98 in restitution and a $2,500 fine. As part of the plea agreement, Jennings tendered the full amount of restitution in cashier’s checks payable to each victim at the time of the plea, ensuring all victims were made whole. Jennings...
Jeff Spivey
Elder Jeff Spivey, Sr. was born on August 2, 1937, to the parentage of Pink Spivey and Annie Mae English. He transitioned peacefully from this life to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Elder Spivey accepted Christ at an early age and was called into the ministry at the age of 56 by the Order of Church of God in Christ First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Southern California. He pastored several churches before becoming a...
Ruby Stone
January 24, 1934 — July 12, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Ruby Stone, age 91, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Spence Chapel – First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Sam Johnson, Shane Stone, James Imhoff, Mike Petty, Jeff Orwosky, and Jose Moreno serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Sam Stone. Visitation...
Emersyn Rose Gilmore
Our precious, beautiful baby girl, Emersyn Rose, touched our lives and filled our hearts with so much joy and love. Her life was short, but she was loved beyond measure and will be missed everyday and will forever be remembered. Our sweet baby girl, Mommy and Daddy love you more than words can say and will cherish the moments we had with you forever. Emersyn Rose Gilmore was born July 12, 2025, and passed away on July 12, 2025. She is...
