Senior Event Reminders
1) I have 20 tickets left for the “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” “Through the Looking Glass” on Saturday, July 22nd at 2:00. The tickets are FREE but you must have one to get in. Please let me know if you want to attend. I have a Magician coming for the entertainment. See attached Flyer for more information. 2) Monday, July 17th at 10:30 for “Basics at Brunch” Elder Care Attorneys...
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System Committed to Growth in Northeast Texas
by William Knous, Manager Internal and Public Affairs for CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System Since May 2016, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System has worked to maintain our hard-earned reputation for world-class health care delivered faithfully to you – our community. As we continue this journey together, we can look back at the growth and success of CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System across our region...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 5-11, 2017
July 5th Deputies were dispatched to CR 2100 near Alba, at approximately 8:05 a.m., in reference to a burglary of a vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a cooler from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Mineola, at approximately 8:09 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies checked the area and the scene was cleared without incident. At...
Cynithia Louise Favors
Mrs. Cynithia Louise Favors, age 61 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, July 13th, 2017 at her home. She was born on November 10th, 1955 in Shreveport to the late Ernest Jesse Byrd and Ester Leouis Gentry Byrd. She was a housewife and a loving mother. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild, Dakota Scott Blaylock. She is survived by, husband, Kenneth Favors, sons, Kenneth Lee Favors and Ernest Glen Favors;...
Senior Ice Cream Freeze off: Winners
The Senior Ice Cream Freeze off was a huge success! With more than 20 different flavors and ice cream creator-participants, judging the event was a difficult task. There was even a tie and attendees had to raise their hands to re-vote for the 1st place winner. Here are the winners: Honorable Mention (in no particular order): Marcie Gammill and Micca Sheedy, Abaccus – Banana Nut Stacey Wetzel, CIMA Hospice/Meredith Reed, Jordan...
Bright Star Literary Society Enjoys Healthy Membership
During 2010, retired kindergarten teacher Sharon Feldt and her lawyer husband John moved to Sulphur Springs and as a newcomer wanting to meet people, Sharon started a book club in her home. She hoped to pattern the group after the one written about in the book “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society”. She definitely feels that her wish has come true. Although Sharon is a published writer and busy secretary to...
Harvey Joe Morris
Graveside service for Harvey Morris, age 80, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Prairie Valley Cemetery. Mr. Morris passed away Friday, July 14, 2017, at Trinity Mother Francis in Tyler, TX. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Harvey Joe Morris was born on February 23, 1937 in Lone Oak, Texas, the son...
Jacoby Smith Keeps it Country on Reilly Springs Jamboree Saturday July 15
Meet Jacoby Smith. This Sulphur Springs man leads a local country music band called “Moonlight Twang” which formed in 2013 but whose road was a rough and winding one until last year. Now, Moonlight Twang is once again entertaining audiences from Sulphur Springs to the Metroplex and into Oklahoma in addition to a string of private engagements. To promote their Jamboree appearance on Saturday July 15 at 7pm, Jacoby guested...
Video of Tampering with Evidence Enhances Arrest Charges
A traffic violation and drug paraphernalia was a misdemeanor offense but when the video in the patrol car noted Todd Ray Parnell, 45, of Sulphur Springs taking an item out of his pants and placing it inside his mouth the charge became a felony 3, tampering with evidence. Parnell was nervous when stopped by Sulphur Springs police but did give consent to search his vehicle. During the search a marijuana roach was located and he was...
Lonnie Lee Niblett
Lonnie Lee Niblett 73, of Pickton, TX passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Longview, TX. He was born on January 9, 1944 to the late Carlton and Madgel Niblett. Lonnie was a teacher and a coach for over 30 years at Como-Pickton ISD. He also served in The United States Air Force for 4 years. Lonnie is preceded in death by brother, Richey Niblett; sister, Carlene Morehead; grandson, Kiker Plaza and brother-in-law, Randall Morehead...
