Miller Grove Woman Killed in Mower Accident
A 72-year old Miller Grove woman was killed while she mowed her lawn Thursday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Bernice Dawes. She was pronounced dead by JP Brad Cummings at 2:48 p.m. Thursday. The accident occurred at a residence on County Road 1151 in Miller Grove. It appeared the woman was using a zero turn mower when it became stuck in a ditch. She apparently was using a chain and a little tractor attempting to pull...
Bernice Dawes
Bernice Dawes, Ph. D., age 72, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015, at her residence in Cumby. She was born in Lamar County, on June 26, 1943, the daughter of John Tom and Musa Tennie (Dunham) Dawes. Ms. Dawes was an Occupational Therapist. She actively attended Community Bible Studies and worked for the Civil Service Department of Defense. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Pritchett of Cleburne, and Gina Root of Houston;...
Nicholas Edward Shanahan
Nicholas Edward Shanahan, age 32 of Cooper, TX, passed into eternal life during the morning hours of September 2, 2015 at his home in Cooper. Nicholas was born on November 6, 1982 in Hinsdale, IL to Mr. Jim Shanahan and Mrs. Cindee Portner Flanery. Nicholas had a wonderful childhood as he was raised by his mother and step-father, Hubert Flanery. On March 23, 2007, Nicholas received the honor and blessing of being a father to his...
Loys Levil Nash
Funeral service for Loys Levil Nash, age 51, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 12:00 noon, Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Lord’s Way Church of God in Christ, with Pastor Timothy Sharp officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Interment will follow at the Mel Haven Cemetery in Sulphur Springs with David Hunter, Mario Thomas, Terry Mosley, Robert Franklin, Damon Nash, Gregory Debase, Cedrick Wright and Michael Kelly...
Watkins Starts First Game For Lions: A Mom’s Perspective
“Leaving Sulphur Springs and all the wonderful friends, fans, and coaches, we weren’t sure how college would feel, but Landon’s offensive line brothers have been amazing and all the coaches as well!” –DeOnna Gammill Watkins College football season began across the nation Thursday night with games televised on several sports networks. Closer to home the Texas A & M University-Commerce Lions took the field at...
Locals Participate in Statewide Moment of Silence For Slain Deputy
There will be a moment of silence in Hopkins County Friday for a Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy slain in Houston last Friday. The moment of silence, at 11 a.m. Friday, coincides with the time of the funeral for 47-year old Darren Goforth, who was gunned down as he was pumping gas into his car shortly after working an accident scene. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom said local officers will gather at Celebration Plaza to...
Parents Receive Guidelines for Homecoming Deliveries to Schools
Homecoming for Sulphur Springs schools is Friday, September 11th. Many parents, homecoming dates, and others often have flowers and others memorabilia sent to the school for students during the day. SSISD asks that specific delivery guidelines be followed for Homecoming items. Below is a list of schools and their specific guidelines: PK – 5th Grade Students Parents of students in grades PK-5 are asked not to deliver or request any...
“Updated” Arrest Warrant Issued for Police Imposter; Not His First Arrest
According to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders, an arrest warrant has been issued for 56-year old James Charles Williams, Jr. of Little Rock, Arkansas for impersonating a peace officer on the street and for theft, a state jail felony, in connection with the June 20th robbery of a Hispanic male in Sulphur Springs. Williams is also a suspect in the robbery that took place this weekend at Days Inn in the city. Williams is now in...
Patsy Murray
Graveside services for Patsy Murray, age 78 of Edgewood, will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour, prior to the service, at the cemetery. Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Texas Racing Commission Funded for 90 Days
Texas Racing Commission Funded for 90 Days by Luqman Adeniyi, The Texas Tribune – September 2, 2015 Racetracks in Texas resumed operations Wednesday after state officials agreed to temporarily fund the commission that regulates them. But whether long-term funding will be approved for the Texas Racing Commission remains in question. Late Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement saying the Legislative Budget...
