Wanda Walden
Wanda Roletta Walden, age 94, passed away peacefully at Lakeview Rehab in Winnsboro, Texas on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Roletta was born on June 7, 1929, in Greenville, Texas, the daughter of William Hiram and Oma Irene Norman. She graduated from Celeste High School in 1946 where she played basketball, softball and was a member of the Homemaking Club. She married Leon Walden on August 29, 1948, in Greenville. They were married for over...
Amanda Lowe Selected as Texas A&M University-Commerce Director of Alumni Engagement
COMMERCE, TX—Texas A&M University-Commerce has hired Amanda Lowe as the new Director of Alumni Engagement. Lowe will assume the role on Monday, July 31. As the new director, Lowe will lead the university’s alumni engagement programming and serve as executive director of the A&M-Commerce Alumni Association. She has served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors for the past six years. “I have been blessed...
Leathia WIlliams
Graveside service will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 2:00pm at Reilly Springs Cemetery with family and friends gathering after at the Reilly Springs community center. Leathia M. Fayard Williams 81 passed away July 8th in Glenpool Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Leathia was born September 12, 1941 in Biloxi Mississippi to Leonard Fayard and Edna Garcia Fayard. She moved to Reilly Springs with her...
Evening Chapel CME in Sulphur Springs Holding a Plate Lunch Fundraiser August 3rd and 6th
Evening Chapel CME will hold a Plate Lunch Fundraiser Thursday, August 3rd, beginning at 11:00am, and then again on Saturday, August 6th, beginning at 12:30pm. Evening Chapel CME is located at 199 Putman Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Menu includes Barbecue pulled pork, ribs, or sausage, with choice of two sides. The sides are Potato Salad, Pinto Beans, or Mac and Cheese. Cost is a $12.00 donation. They will deliver. For more...
Paris District Road Report for July 31, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 31, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Texas House District 2 Candidate Forum to be Held September 9, 2023
A Candidate Forum for Texas House District 2 will be held Saturday, September 9th, 2023, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The event is sponsored by the Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties. Hot Dogs will be served at 5:00pm, the Forum is scheduled to begin at 6:30pm. A Straw Poll will be taken. September 2023 Candidate Forum Flyer
Wendell Johnson
Funeral service for Wendell Johnson, age 85 of Yantis, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Bryon George officiating. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery with Mason Brothers from Yantis Lodge #382 serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Johnson passed away on July 27, 2023 at his residence. Wendell was born on January 10, 1938...
Jo Ann Roach
Funeral service for Jo Ann Roach, age 82 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro Halston Potts and Bro Tim Potts officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Milton Ragan, Keith Logan, Kyle Cox, James Mora, James Emerine and Jason Jones serving as pallbearers. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Roach passed away on July 24, 2023...
Learn Important Techniques in Welding at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center
CUTTING Paris Junior College student Jonathan Leija of Greenville is working on his pipe welding skills as he does some plasma cutting during a recent class at the at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop.. Paris Junior College student Jonathan Leija
NETBIO Gives Eight College Scholarships to Students Majoring in Agriculture
Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Public Information Services (NETBIO) NETBIO GIVES EIGHT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Cattle producers and buyers attending the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) cattle sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Auction Friday witnessed the presentation of college scholarships to students majoring in agriculture. NETBIO awards scholarships each year to young college students from the...
