Elmer Louis Agee
Elmer Louis Agee was born February 17, 1933 to Clarence and Jessie Caudle Agee in Saltillo, Texas, and departed this earth for his heavenly home on January 29, 2022. Over his nearly 89 years, Louis was known and beloved for his warm and inviting nature, wry sense of humor, strong work ethic and abiding love of God, home and family. A third-generation native Texas, Louis was raised in the Old Saltillo community, near the Hopkins and...
Mary Lou Akins
Mary Lou Akins passed away January 27, 2022 at the age of 97. She was born April 26, 1924 to Clyde and Lovell Ferguson in Miller Grove, Texas. After her mother passed away when she was three years old, her father married Lera Darrow who lovingly helped raise her. She had a loving, close relationship with all ofher brothers and sisters, Jack, Vallie, Dorothy Nell, Johnnie, Ruby and Bonnie. She graduated from Miller Grove School in 1941...
Elvira M. Byers
A Celebration of Life for Elvira M. Byers, known to all as Margie or Grandma, age 91, will be held at a later date. Ms. Byers passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home in Athens, TX. She was born the daughter of Sequiel Edwin Moynier and Eleanor M. Machado Moynier in Santa Monica, CA. on October 7, 1930. Margie worked for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company before she retired. She was a woman of faith. Survivors...
New Sonography Program Approved by Paris Junior College Regents
A five-year plan to create a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Paris Junior College was approved by the Board of Regents during their monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 24. “The closest sonography programs are at Tyler or Dallas and members of the local medical and veterinary community have asked PJC for it,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. An advisory committee worked for a year to put...
Paris District Road Report for January 31, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district from Jan. 31, 2022. 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 as cell phones,...
Quitman Teen Jailed On A Continuous Sexual Abuse Of A Child Under 14 Warrant
A Quitman Teen was jailed on a continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years of age warrant, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dan Turrentine took Ryan Andrew Budz into custody at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at a State Highway 11 east business in Como on the warrant. The 17-year-old Quitman resident was transported to jail, where he was booked in to at 4:24 p.m. Jan. 28, and remained Jan. 29, 2021, on...
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered Feb. 1 By Hopkins County Emergency Management
Free COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, by Hopkins County Emergency Management at 128-A Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs. Booster vaccines will also be available at the event. The clinic is for adults, students and children 5 and older. No insurance is required, but a parent or guardian must attend with children. Register in person at the event.
Obituary – Sheila Kay Davidson
Sheila Kay Davidson A memorial service for Shelia Kay Davidson, age 65, of Detroit, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Bogata Community Center. Lunch will be served at 12 p.m. Ms. Davidson passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Sheila was born on June 14, 1956, in Houston, Texas, to James and Cora (Bessie) Chesshire. She worked in various positions in her life. She is survived by her daughters, Annie...
Friday Game Day Has Four Teams In District Action
Friday, Jan. 28 is an action packed game day with four squads locked in for district play. Basketball takes on Pine Tree as district play continues for both teams, while soccer begin district play today. Lady Cats basketball are the first team up on Friday, Jan. 28 at Pine Tree. Coach Erica Delley’s squad played a good game Tuesday but could not pull out the win, falling to Marshall 48-41 on Tuesday. Sulphur Springs hopes to stay in...
Brooklynn Burnside Signs Letter To Play at Cisco
Senior Brooklynn Burnside, a four-year member of the Lady Cats varsity volleyball team, signed a letter of intent Friday, Jan. 28 to play on at the next level at Cisco College. Burnside is the daughter of Gohn and Tammy Burnside. The Lady Cats senior made the trip out west to Cisco on December 1, 2021, when she also met the coaching staff. Burnside said she thought Cisco College was the right fit for her thanks to the small town feel,...
