James “Judd’ Judkins
Memorial service for James “Judd” Judkins, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., with Bro Phillip Garad officiating. Interment will follow at Tyler Memorial Park in Tyler, TX. In lieu of flowers you can donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.LLS.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can...
Willard Lewis “W.L” Bowen
Memorial services for retired Sulphur Springs Fire Department Captain Willard Lewis “W.L.” Bowen, 89, of Sulphur Springs, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 10, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Nickie Pinson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial with military honors will follow the service at Peerless Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Floyd Lawson, Brian Adams, Jay Stonaker, Billy Howard, Leland...
Larry Gene Price
Memorial service for Larry Gene Price, age 74 of Sulphur Spring, Texas will be held at 3:00P.M. on Saturday July 8, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Derrick Dillion officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Larry passed away on July 3, 2023. Larry was born on September 8, 1948 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital to Clyde Eugene and Velda Ruth (Jenkins) Price. He married Sharon Sue Campbell on...
Paris District Road Report for July 10, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 10, 2023. 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...
Larry Gene Price
Memorial service for Larry Gene Price, age 74 of Sulphur Spring, Texas will be held at 3:00P.M. on Saturday July 8, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Derrick Dillion officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Larry passed away on July 3, 2023. Larry was born on September 8, 1948 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital to Clyde Eugene and Velda Ruth (Jenkins) Price. He married Sharon Sue Campbell on...
New Federal Food Stamp Limits Approaching
July 7, 2023- Tens of thousands of Texans will face new issues when accessing food stamps under this spring’s deal to raise the federal debt limit, but fresh efforts are underway to help more Texans avoid hunger. Food advocates and lawmakers are working to inform lower-income residents about new rules that could cut their access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. Under legislation...
Morning Welfare Check Finds Man with 45 Grams of Meth
July 7, 2023 – Hopkins County Deputies, while patrolling the western edge of Hopkins County, located a vehicle stopped along I-30. The Mazda CX-7 was parked at the intersection of FM 499 and the I-30 north service road near Cumby, TX. Inside the SUV, they noticed a man slumped over the steering wheel. The man appeared to be asleep. Deputies noticed a can of compressed air in his lap, and his pants were down. CAS EUGENE EDWARDS,...
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Arlington
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Arlington on Thursday, July 13. The Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business. “Small businesses play a powerful role in propelling our state’s booming...
Nancy Wisdom
Memorial visitation for Nancy Wisdom, age 62 of Dike, Texas will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, July 10 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Nancy Elizabeth Wisdom passed away peacefully July 3 rd , 2023 in Sulphur Springs, Tx. Nancy was born April 7 th , 1961 in Dallas, Texas to Dina Lee Duncan and Billy Joe Spencer. Nancy grew up in Cumby, Tx with her siblings Lyne, Brenda, and Sam. Growing up Nancy enjoyed animals,...
Greg Mitchell
Visitation for Greg Mitchell, age 71 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held from 6:00 to 8:00P.M. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Mitchell passed away on July 5, 2023 at his residence. Greg was born on August 21, 1951 in Mt. Vernon, Texas to Bobby and Verna “Pinky” (Raley) Mitchell. He married Janet Gowin on January 1, 1972 in Emory, Texas. He retired from Verizon Telephone Co as an engineer. He is...
