Derrell Wayne Morris Sr.
July 22, 1958 — October 25, 2025 Sulphur Springs Derrell “Wayne” Morris Sr., age 67 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on October 25, 2025 at his residence. Derrell was born on July 22, 1958 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to John Wayne and Ana Lynn Morris. He worked as a mechanic at Pro Field until his retirement. He is survived by his sons, John Paul Morris and Derrell Wayne Morris Jr. and wife, Rhonda, and Jeremy Morris; daughter,...
Thriving Fawns, Thriving Hunt: Texas Deer Numbers Stay Strong
Oct. 31, 2025 – AUSTIN — To hunters, springtime in Texas is often viewed as chasing turkeys through hot, humid weather, or hanging up the firearm for a fishing pole. For white-tailed deer, spring represents a time for growth: body growth, antler growth and population growth. Texas began the growing season under widespread drought in March, but most of the state received much-needed rain in late spring. Where it rained,...
Your Sulphur Springs Wildcats Scared Up Quite a Game Halloween Night
November 2, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats scared up quit the competition Halloween night at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The Lake Dallas Falcons came to Sulphur Springs, Texas October 31st, 2025, to play some football with the Wildcats. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, called Play by Play, and the talented Tony...
Wood Ashes In Your Garden This Fall By Master Gardener David Wall
November 2, 2025 – As we move through the Fall season on the way to Winter, now is the time to non-fertilize/fertilize your garden for next Spring. Basically, this means that now is the time to put nutrients in your garden soil that will still be available next Spring without having to buy commercial fertilizers. Some do this with cover crops, but I prefer using wood ashes. They work extremely well, cost nothing, and...
Paris District Road Report for November 3, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting November 3, 2025. 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...
Jean Wood
May 1, 1940 ~ October 31, 2025 (age 85) Jean Wood Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Jean Wood. Services Visitation Thursday November 6, 2025 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at West Oaks Funeral Home500 S. Hillcrest DriveSulphur Springs, TX 75482 Funeral Service Friday November 7, 2025 2:00 PM at Spence Chapel First Baptist Church116 Oak AvenueSulphur Springs, TX 75482 Interment following funeral service Friday...
Mary Kernes
September 30, 1935 — October 30, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Mary Kernes, age 90 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00P.M. Monday, November 3, 2025 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00P.M. on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Kernes passed away on October 30, 2025 at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. Mary was born on September 30,...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, November 2, 2025
Friends your VALUE is not determined by what others think of you, what others say about you, what you do, what you have accomplished, what job you have, how big your house or bank account is, what car you drive, what company you keep. Your VALUE is determined by WHO created you and WHAT HE was willing to pay for YOU! And you were created by the KING OF KINGS, THE LORD OF LORDS, THE GOD ALMIGHTY!! And guess what! HE was willing to pay...
GSC Enterprises, Inc. Raises $105,000 for Local and Regional Charities at Annual Tournament
October 31, 2025 – SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – On October 27, 2025, GSC Enterprises, Inc. hosted its 37th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Golf Clubs at The Tribute in The Colony, Texas. This year’s event raised $105,000 to support local and regional organizations that make a lasting impact in their communities. Funds from the tournament benefited Morgan’s Mercy Mansion, Lake Country CASA, Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center,...
Donald Thomas Betz
June 5, 1959 ~ October 29, 2025 (age 66) Donald Betz Obituary Memorial Service for Donald Thomas Betz will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Donald passed away on October 29, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com With our...
