Vannoy Kirkpatrick Gentles
Vannoy Kirkpatrick Gentles, 86, passed away on December 29th, 2023 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Vannoy was born on September 30th, 1937 in Sulphur Springs, Tx to John Presley “Sid” and Henrietta (Hill) Kirkpatrick. Vannoy met the love of her life, Thomas Norman Gentles, and married him a whopping three days later on September 5th, 1956. Together almost sixty-two years, Thomas passed away on May 30th, 2018 with Vannoy by his side. Vannoy...
Garden Seeds for Your 2024 Garden From Master Gardener David Wall
December 31, 2023 – It’s time to start thinking about what vegetables, herbs, and flowers you want to grow in 2024. Do you want basics, exotics, heirlooms, hybrids, organics or combinations of these? Let’s start with the basics of onions, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and okra. Where will you get seeds? This can be very simple or as complicated as you want. On the simple side, go to your local nursery,...
Bill Murphey
A Celebration of Life for Bill Murphey, age 80 of Brashear, will be held at a later date. Mr. Murphey passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Billy David Murphey was born in Corsicana, TX on October 30, 1943 to O’Neil Murphey and Mary Aljean (Lasley) Murphey. He married Danna Kay in Dallas, TX on June 3, 1960. Bill spent most of his career as a welder andfabricator. He retired as a...
Paris District Road Report for week of January 1, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 1, 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...
Robert Moody
Funeral Service with Masonic Rites for Robert Moody, age 93 of Cumby, will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Burns officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Long Cemetery with Troy Autry, Cody Lee Moody, Ronnie Bowlen, Daniel Click, Bob Willett, and JB Miles serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2,...
Man Laying on Side of Highway Found With Stolen Credit Card
December 30, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Highway 19 South in Hopkins County on Friday morning in response to a call received for a welfare check. Thomas Warren Masters Johnson Responding officers found a Fruitvale man laying on the side of the highway. The 25 year old male identified as Thomas Warren Masters Johnson consented to a search and was found to be in possession of a credit card...
Hopkins County Unemployment Continues Downward Trend
December 30, 2023 – The latest unemplyment numbers are in and Hopkins County continues to report the lowest percentages in the immediate North East Texas area. Hopkins County reported an unemplyment rate in November 2023 of 2.8% dropping from 3.2% in October 2023. The new November number was also much lower than one year ago as the November 2022 percentage was reported as 4.1%. Only 533 Hopkins County work hopefuls reported to...
Bond Set For Suspects in Fentanyl Overdose Murder Case
Bryson Lacy December 29, 2023 – Two suspects have been arraigned on murder charges stemming from a suspected fentanyl overdose. Recent Texas law that went into effect September 1st allows murder charges to be levied against those supplying fentanyl that results in death and enhances the criminal penalty for the manufacturing or delivery of fentanyl. Bryson Lacy, a 2021 SSHS graduate and standout athlete, was charged along with...
What is Beeswax From Master Gardener David Wall
December 29, 2023 – Beeswax. What is it? How is it made? Well, we start with a beehive. The hive is built from nothing, and when constructed, serves as a home, a giant food storehouse, and a nursery. All three items are built from beeswax. So, what is it and how is it made? Basically, it’s a wax made (secreted) by eight honeybee abdomen glands and produced in scale...
Alma Ruth Myers
Funeral Service for Alma Ruth Myers, age 92, of Greenville, TX will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Mineral Height Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Pisney officiating and accompanied by Steven Shepler and Laverel Kluttz. Interment will follow at Sherley Cemetery with Ethan Morel, Nathan Morel, Cody Myers, Steven James Palmer, Kenneth Harbin, Jr. and Steven Palmer serving as pallbearers and with Troy Thomas Jr.,...
