Paris District Road Report for June 26, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 26, 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...
Robert J. “Bob” Cowling, Jr
Memorial service for Robert J. “Bob” Cowling, Jr., age 70, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m., prior to service time. Bob passed away on June 21, 2023. He was born on February 9, 1953, in Flora, IL, the son of Robert James Cowling and Patsy Pearl Minter Cowling. He married Robbie Mitchell on May...
Daniel Preston Fisher
Memorial Service for Daniel Preston Fisher, age 30, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Daniel was born December 2, 1992 in Sulphur Springs to Tammy Perritt and Curtis Fisher. Daniel died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at his Sulphur Springs residence. If you knew Daniel, you would know his heart was big, and he was a loving son, brother, grandson, and...
Curtis Peoples
Reflection of life. Curtis James Peoples, after a brief illness he finally received his ultimate and glorious healing. On Saturday, June 17, 2023, our Heavenly Father called him from labor to reward. By the bedside of Curtis was his loving daughters. Curtis was born to the parentage of the late Clifton Leonard & Equilla Delores Dial Peoples, of Sulphur Springs, TX on June 13, 1945. He was a graduate of Class 1964 of Douglas High...
Texas A&M Commerce Rodeo Team Dominates At National Competition
Henry’s National Title Highlights A&M-Commerce Success at National Rodeo COMMERCE, TX—For the second year in a row, a member of the Texas A&M University-Commerce Rodeo team captured a national championship at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyo. Kincade Henry repeated as the National Champion in the men’s Tie Down Roping event, finishing with the lowest combined time of 35.8 seconds across four rounds...
Brenda Gail Maynard
Funeral service for Brenda Gail Maynard, age 80 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church with Bro J.P. Jobe, Pastor/Evangelist Larry Jordan and Pastor/Evangelist Malcom Ellis officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rusty Woodson, Dusty Woodson, John Woodson, Zachary Blood, Matthew Woodson, Christian Woodson, Joseph Williams,...
Caroline Prickette Crowned 2023 Dairy Festival Queen
The 2023 Dairy Festival concluded Saturday night, June 17, 2023, with the 62nd Annual Dairy Festival Pageant. This year’s theme was “Kickin’ It Up For Dairy.” The community gathered at the Hopkins County Civic Center and waited in anticipation to see who would win the 2023 Dairy Festival Queen Pageant. It was a tough competition. The twelve contestants gave the 2023 Dairy Fest Queen Judges quite the challenge,...
Paris District Road Report for June 19, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 19, 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...
Jerry McDonald In Memoriam
Jerry Dale McDonald, a resident of Yantis, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 76. He was born July 25, 1946 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Clyde C. McDonald and Bertha Leona Pritchett. Jerry began his music career playing guitar at the Reilly Springs Jamboree in Reilly Springs, Texas. From there he began working at many night clubs in Dallas, Texas. He played bass for Jon & Robin who had several hits. From...
Patsy Joy Carr “Patty”
Graveside service for Patsy Joy Carr “Patty”, age 81 of Flint, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall at Shooks Chapel. Mrs. Carr passed away on June 15, 2023 at her residence. Patsy was born on August 21, 1941 in Hopkins County to L.B. and Pauline (Irby) Vick. She married Gerald Carr on December 31, 1959 in Sulphur...
