James “Jim” Wade Gregg
Jan06

James “Jim” Wade Gregg

Funeral services for James “Jim” Wade Gregg, age 88, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m.,on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Goodwin officiating.  Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., prior to the service.  Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Park with the Masons serving as pallbearers.  Jim passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 with his family by his...

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Norma Patricia Cruse Strawn
Jan06

Norma Patricia Cruse Strawn

Norma Patricia Cruse Strawn followed her beloved, Elwin on. She passed peacefully at her home and was welcomed home to Glory on January 4th, 2025. Born on January 12, 1941, in Wynne, Arkansas to Norman Cruse and Blanche Allene Duke Cruse. She married Clarence Elwin Strawn on February 18, 1960, in Elaine, Arkansas. She was the proud mother of one son, Bradley Elwin Strawn born in May 1964. The family moved to Sulphur Springs, Texas in...

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Clarence Elwin Strawn
Jan06

Clarence Elwin Strawn

Clarence Elwin Strawn was born in Phillips County, Arkansas on April 24, 1934, to Clarence Coleman and Gracie Leona Helms Strawn. Raised along the Mississippi Delta as a farmer, he graduated from Elaine High School in Elaine Arkansas and served in the US Army. He married Norma Patricia Cruse on February 18, 1960, in Elaine Arkansas and they had one son, Bradley Elwin born in May 1964. Though the family lived a brief time in Elaine...

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A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 5, 2025
Jan05

A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 5, 2025

Hey friends!! So my trash can is at the end of my driveway so I usually throw the bag on my golf cart and shuttle it down there.  This morning as I was driving down the driveway, I could smell the trash and an odd hint of trash scented lemon?!  Someone thought it would be a great idea to SCENT trash bags as if to “disguise” the smell of the trash to lemon?! What were they thinking?!? Now I had smelly trash that had a hint of...

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Barb Julian
Jan04

Barb Julian

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Barbara Kay Julian, 80, of SulphurSprings, TX on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Born in Streator, IL to Donald and Kathryn Hepner.She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Julian in June of 1964. Barbara, known as Barb to most, loved to spend time with family and friends and she rarely sat idle.She loved to play bridge and to host various gatherings from dinner parties,...

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Paris District Road Report for Week of January 6, 2025
Jan04

Paris District Road Report for Week of January 6, 2025

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting January 6, 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 approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...

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Charles Fredrick Sisson
Jan04

Charles Fredrick Sisson

October 1, 1966 — January 2, 2025 Emory Charles was born on October 1, 1966, In Abelene, Kansas, to Kinney and Vicky Sisson (Stewart). He worked as a security guard. Charles enjoyed hunting and fishing, working with vehicles and riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed animals. Charles had a huge heart, was very outgoing and happy, and deeply cherished his family. He is survived by his life partner Tammy Ziegler of Emory, Texas; son...

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Sheila Joan Yoder
Jan04

Sheila Joan Yoder

January 28, 1954 — January 3, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Sheila Joan Yoder, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Yoder passed away at her home on Friday, January 3, 2025. Sheila Yoder

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Dinner Bell for January 8, 2025
Jan03

Dinner Bell for January 8, 2025

DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church  Dinner Bell Sponsor Partner: John & Mary Heilman, JHH Investments  The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m.  and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal.  On January 8, 2025, the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry is beginning its Thirteenth Year of...

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Lord’s Supper Saturday
Jan03

Lord’s Supper Saturday

January 3, 2025 – The Lord’s Supper will be held Saturday at 717 E Jefferson in Sulphur Springs.

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