Paris District Road Report for January 5, 2026
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting January 5, 2026. 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...
Dinner Bell Menu for January 7, 2026
January 2, 2026 – WEEK OF: January 7, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: John & Mary Heilman, JHH Investments The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. On January 7, 2026, the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry is beginning its Fifteenth Year of providing meals to...
Lawrence Truman McDaniel
Lawrence Truman McDaniel was born on May 3, 1926, in Yantis, TX and passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 99 in Gilmer, Texas. Truman proudly served in the U.S. Navy, where he developed a strong sense of duty and commitment that would carry him throughout his life. After his military service, he had a fulfilling career as a foreman at Swepco, dedicating many years to the company before his well deserved...
Gala 2026 Sponsor Photos
January 2, 2026 – Visit Gala2026.GiveSmart.com for underwriting, sponsorships, and tickets. This year’s proceeds will help fund the surgical services expansion of the local nonprofit hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Photo 1: Arvis Tanton and his family have been caring for the people of Hopkins County for decades through their work at Carriage House Manor, and the Foundation is deeply grateful for...
Johnnie Rex Martin
June 7, 1936 — December 27, 2025 Como Johnnie Rex Martin, age 89, of Coke TX., passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Rock Creek Health and Rehab. Family-led memorial service is at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Rockhill Baptist Church in Quitman, TX. Johnnie was born on June 7, 1936 in Leesburg TX., to Fletcher and Emma (Gibson) Martin. He married Lyndia G. Langford on September 5, 1975 in Tyler TX. Johnnie was a...
Nancy Gail (Campbell) Swint
December 28, 1954 — December 30, 2025 Celebration of life service for Nancy Campbell Swint age 71, of Paris, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Trinity Harvest Church of God in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Mark Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove North Cemetery. Visitation will be held 1:00 PM at Trinity Harvest Church of God. Nancy passed away at Medical City Heart Hospital in...
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...
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 –...
