Ninth Paris Junior College President Begins his Tenure
June 18, 2024 – Dr. Stephen Michael Benson, the ninth president to serve Paris Junior College as it enters its 100th year, began his tenure on Monday, June 3. His first two weeks have helped him craft a short-term listening plan. “It is an incredible honor to be serving at the ninth president of Paris Junior College,” said Benson. “PJC plays an important role in the life of the communities that it serves, not only to educate the...
Tumbleweed’s New One-Man Show to Premier at The Independence Day Festivities in Fort Davis July 5th
June 18, 2024 – TUMBLEWEED SMITH WILL PREMIER HIS NEW ONE-MAN SHOW OUTLANDISH TEXANS AT 4 PM JULY 5TH DURING THE INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES IN FORT DAVIS. HE WILL ALSO PRESENT HIS POPULAR FAVORITE A TEXAS ODYSSEY AT 2PM, SATURDAY, JULY 6TH. HIS 30 MINUTE SHOWS ARE LIKE A MINIATURE FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL AND FEATURES THE VOICES OF SOME OF THE BEST STORY TELLERS IN TEXAS. THE SHOWS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE FORT DAVIS CHAMBER OF...
Alma Pangle
Memorial service for Alma Pangle, age 81, of Elkins, Arkansas will be held at a later date at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Pangle passed away at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Alma Deloris Pangle was born on December 2, 1942 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Oliver F. and Gracie Alma (Ward) Wright. Alma was firstly a child of God and a faithful servant of him from the time she...
Shari Mills
June 1, 1964 — June 13, 2024 Celebration of Life for Shari Mills, age 60, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at a later date. Mrs. Mills passed away at her home on Thursday, June 13, 2024. With our condolences.
Joyce Ann Covarrubias
Joyce Ann Covarrubias (Hawthorne) was born on November 10, 1966, in Mesa, Arizona to Charles E. Hawthorne Sr. and Doris A. Counts (Smith. She passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side at East Texas Hospice in Tyler, Texas on June 12, 2024, at 11:05a.m. Joyce was a class of 1985 graduate of South Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona where she grew up with siblings. She later moved in 1989 and held a job as a CNA at...
Vanessa Dale Capps Lara
Vanessa Dale Capps Lara, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, in Sulphur Springs. Visitation will be on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home from 5-8:00 p.m. The Graveside service will be on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Macon Cemetery with Danny Suiter officiating. Pallbearers will be Manny Mandujano, Bubba Mandujano, Mo Mandujano, Dillion Cunningham, Nathan Garcia, and Dantae...
Terry Blake
Terry Blake, age 66, of Sulphur Bluff, Texas passed away in his home on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Mr. Blake was born on April 20, 1958, to Wayne and Ruth (Milliron) Blake in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. He married Linda Kay (Foley) Blake on June 15, 1978, in Cooper, Texas. Terry owned and operated a carpet business, as well as worked as a security guard for both Hopkins County Memorial and Christus Mother Frances Hospital for over 12...
History Made June 15th, 2024 As Coryn Young Crowned as the First African American Dairy Festival Queen
June 16, 2024 – The hugely successful 2024 Dairy Festival came to an awesome conclusion Saturday night, June 15, 2024, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Auditorium when, after fierce competition from nine very talented contestants, Coryn Young was crowned as the 2024 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen. Coryn Young made history as being the first African American to earn the crown. Coryn Young is the daughter of...
Paris District Road Report for Week of June 17, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 17, 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...
Linda Gilliam
Linda Kay Gilliam was born on January 27, 1949 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Joe Davis and Ruby Kathern (Livingston) Darr. Linda worked for several big banks in Texas throughout her banking career which spanned over 40 years, such as Bank of America and Fort Worth City Credit Union, she also worked in the ticket office for the Texas Rangers. Linda is survived by a son, Timothy Gilliam, Jr.; brother, Charles Darr; ex-husband,...
