Betty Lou Moore
Betty Lou Moore was born on August 1, 1951 to parents Clifford Pipes and Louise Brown Pipes. She passed into eternal rest on November 27, 2020 at the age of 69. Betty retired from TXU in October 2014. Betty was a generous and kind woman. She was always ready to lend a hand to those in need. Betty was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and sister and one of her absolute greatest joys was being a grandmother and great grandmother. She...
Olevia King
Graveside services for Olevia King will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Jim King officiating. Mrs. King passed away at her home on Friday, November 27,2020 in Yantis. Olevia Hathcoat King was born on December 21, 1934 in Como, Texas to Forrest Clinton Ray and Mae Frances Kerr- Ray. Olevia was married to Lewis D. Hathcoat in the spring of 1952. During their marriage they had four...
Sharon Donice Hall Simmons
Memorial service for Sharon Donice Hall Simmons, age 51, of Emory, will be held at a later date. Sharon passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at UT Health Tyler. Sharon was born November 28, 1968 to Don and Shirley (Northcutt) Hall in McKinney, TX. She worked at the distribution center for Auto Zone and was a member of Freedom Church of God in Emory. Sharon loved to make others laugh and stood firm in her Christian faith. She is...
Virginia Sylvia Parker
Virginia Sylvia Parker, a longtime resident of Birthright, TX, age 90, passed away Nov. 27, 2020, after an extended stay at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation. She was born July 10, 1930, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, to Mary Gardner Albertson and Josiah Albertson. A strong and spirited woman, she was known to most as Granny. For a time Virginia worked at Texas Instruments and Lee Jean Company, but is best known as a home maker where...
Nov. 30-Dec. 4 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Nov. 30-Dec. 4 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — Shepherd’s Pie, Pinto Beans and Key West Vegetable Blend Tuesday — Beef Spaghetti, Italian Blend Vegetables and Garlic Toast Wednesday — Chicken and Dumplings, Tossed Salad and Crackers...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 30, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 30, 2020. 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 as...
Paris Junior College Dual Credit Student Opportunities Growing, Regents Learn
Paris Junior College Public Information Services PJC dual credit student opportunities growing, Regents learn Opportunities for dual credit students at Paris Junior College continue to expand, according to a report presented Monday evening, Nov. 23, to the PJC Board of Regents. Dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn both college and high school credit while enrolled in high school. Course credit is awarded...
Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams Have a Big Month Scheduled in December
The Wildcats and Lady Cats Basketball Teams have completed their first month of play. A scheduled Wildcats game Saturday (November 28) at home against San Antonio Cole has been canceled. Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats return to the court on Tuesday, December 1. That will be the first of nine games during December for the Wildcats and the first of ten for the Lady Cats. The Wildcats end November with a 2-3 record after defeating...
Butch McIllwain
Wayford Clyde “Butch” McIllwain – December 31, 1941 to November 21, 2020 Last Saturday, Butch McIllwain, took his last earthly breath and woke in the presence of his Lord, surrounded by all his beloved family and friends in heaven. You see, wherever Butch was, that was where the party was. God gave him a wit and a love for people. If you were having a get together, it didn’t start until Butch arrived. He used his personality,...
Tira City Council Scheduled to Meet Dec. 7
By JAN VAUGHN, Tira News The Tira City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Tira Community Center. Kim and Lee Beck had a pre-holiday visit from son, Jason Beck, as he got a break from his assignment in Japan. The weather was wonderful and they took a day trip through Broken Bow, Oklahoma up to Mena, Arkansas. Kim comments, “The trees were gorgeous! Happy Thanksgiving!” Everly Weir, 19-month olds,...
