Sherrie Chapman Stair
March 6, 1956 ~ June 2, 2024 (age 68)Sherrie Chapman Stair passed away on June 2, 2024. Funeral Service for Sherrie Chapman Stair, 68, of Sulphur Springs, Tx will be conducted Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Tira United Methodist Church with Rev. Pete McNabb officiating. Luke Durbin, Ford Durbin, Kyle Keeland, Charles Kaufman, Damon McAuliffe and Mark Chapman will be serving as pallbearers. There will be a visitation from 6:00 to...
LaVaughn Hahn
LaVaughn Dean Hahn (Dillenberger) passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, TX, at the age of 90. She was born on November 15, 1933, in Kilgore, TX to Walter and Vergie (Jones) Dillenberger. LaVaughn, known for her love of mountains and camping as well as her passion for hiking and music, cherished spending time with her family and friends. Her warm personality and zest for life will be dearly missed. She is survived...
Heart Calcium Scan Saves Local Woman’s Life
June 3, 2024 – In July, the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is offering sixty free heart calcium scans to Hopkins County men meeting certain criteria. The Foundation’s board of directors would like to raise local awareness of the importance of this scan. The story of Hopkins County native and resident Missy Caddell is one of triumph. It only has a happy ending because she took her doctor’s advice and got a...
Nelda Doss
Funeral Service for Nelda Doss, age 70, of Arbala will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery with Darrel Watkins, Bryan Sells, Garrett Landers, Wesley Winstead, Alex Hammac, and Darrel Gentry serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jaden Goldsmith Jake Armstrong, Andy Fouse, Brady Potts, and Laeton Potts. Visitation...
Ash Borer Confirmed in Four More Counties
June 3, 2024 – The invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Collin, Franklin, Johnson and Red River Counties. EAB is an invasive wood-boring pest of ash trees that has killed tens of millions of trees across 35 states since its arrival to the United States in 2002. EAB was first detected in Texas in 2016 in Harrison County in northeast Texas. It has now been detected in 24 Texas counties, including positive...
Killing Thistles for Good From Master Gardener David Wall
June 2, 2024 – Thistles are a great attraction for pollinators. The flowers are very attractive, and the plant has several medicinal qualities. On the other hand, they’re as tough a weed as you’ll find anywhere. Their tap root is known to go down as far as over 15’, and it annually puts out many thousands of ultralight seeds. When living in the country, I used to go out with a hoe and chop them down, which really amounted to...
Watch for Bridge Repair Crews Working in Five Counties
June 2, 2024 – PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that several bridges in five counties will undergo maintenance and erosion control repairs beginning June 2. The contractor, DCC Construction and Services LLC, was granted 213 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $1.7 million. The contractor anticipates starting work June 3 in Hopkins County. The target...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 3, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 3, 2024. 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...
Charley Spicer
Charley Spicer, age 83, of Emory, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Mr. Spicer was born on February 17, 1941, in Roanoke, Virgina to Claude Delous and Sylvia Eloise (Worley) Spicer. He married Alene (Dotson) Spicer on December, 17, 1991, in Rockwall, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Alene Spicer; son, Charlie Spicer; grandson, Justin Spicer; and great-granddaughters, Riley Spicer and Abby Spicer. He was preceded in death...
Safe Summer Fun in the Sun at Cooper Lake
May 31, 2024 – Cooper, TX – It’s the start of summer and there will be plenty of things to do at Cooper Lake State Park! When planning your next trip, be sure to think about how you can stay safe in the Texas summer heat. When you come out to hike, it’s important to stay hydrated so bring plenty of water for yourself and those joining you, including pets. Sunshine is nice but when you come out to swim or catch some fish, be sure...
