Kiwanis Speaker Addresses Human Trafficking, Recruitment in NE Texas
L. to R. Hillary Evans and Julie Prettiman Julie Prettiman, wife of a Greenville pastor and adoptive parent of six, had been a stay-at-home mom until a member of her own family had a very close brush with human trafficking of a teen for the sex trade. That’s when Julie’s involvement with the non-profit Poiema Foundation headquarters in Rockwall, Texas proved to be life-saving. According to their mission statement,...
Man Accused Of Shooting A Woman With An Air Rifle
A 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of shooting a woman with an air rifle was jailed Thursday evening on an assault charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Sulphur Springs Police reported responding at 9:50 p.m. Aug. 12, 2021, on South Moore Street to a disturbance in which a woman was alleged to have been shot in the leg with BB gun. The address was one in where officers on another shift were told an assault had occurred...
Kimberly Jones
Kimberly Jones Our sweet Kimberly Konganmach Jones passed away on August 4, 2021, at the age of 36. Kim is survived by her husband, Justin Jones, and their daughter, Azalea Jones; Her father, Amnach “Tom” Konganmach; her brother, Nicholas Kongamnach; sister-in-law, Claudia Kongamnach; her nephews, Cameron and Ethan Konganmach; and many more dear relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diana Kongamnach, and...
Susan Kay McGarity Burns
Susan Kay McGarity Burns On Tuesday August 10, 2021, Susan Kay McGarity Burns, loving sister, mother and Nana, went home to rest in the arms of Jesus at the age of 65. Susan was born to John and Virginia Sue McGarity on May 11, 1956, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She had a passion for crafting, sewing and a servant’s heart. She was a nurse for over 30 years. Susan was of the Lutheran faith. A Celebration of Life will be held at a...
Jackie R. “Randy” “R.W.” Price
Jackie R. “Randy” “R.W.” Price A funeral service for Jackie R. “Randy” “R.W.” Price, age 55, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Lee Huff officiating. Interment will follow at Emblem Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. Jackie passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Christus Mother Francis, Sulphur Springs....
The Welding Shop at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center
REVIEWING WORK Advanced welding students Jack Smith, left, of Sulphur Springs, and Jordan Cummings of Quinlan observe as PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Instructor John Plemons reviews some welding work. For information about the welding program and registration, call 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs weld Smith welding shop at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center
Charles William Dyer
August 17, 1937 – August 9, 2021 (age 83) Charles William Dyer Charles William Dyer, age 83, of Talco, Texas (Hagansport Community) passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, in Mount Vernon, Texas. Charlie was born on August 17, 1937, to James Monroe and Lillie Mae (Holcomb) Dyer in Hagansport, Texas. He grew up in Hagansport and went to school in Hagansport and Mt. Vernon. Charlie married Gracie Marie Bullard on December 19, 1959....
Gary Moon
Gary Wayne Moon On Friday, August 6, 2021, Gary Wayne Moon, loving brother, and father of four children, passed away at the age of 60. Gary was born on October 29, 1960, in Ladonia, Texas, to Betty and Dudley Moon. He was the first of three children, survived by his brother and sister, Jimmy Moon and Teresa Palmer. He graduated high school to follow in his father’s footsteps and became a carpenter. Along with being a skilled builder...
Dudley Moon
Dudley Moore Dudley Moon went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 7, 2021, at the age of 85. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2021, at The First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs with Fred Lewis and Tommy Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove North Cemetery with Clint Bain, Jim Glenn, Brad Cummings, Mark Young, Murphy Howle, and Jackie Neal serving as pallbearers. Honorary...
Team Tennis Set For Third Match of Week with Greenville Today
It has been a busy week for Team Tennis. Team Tennis, led by Coach Tony Martinez, are set to take on Greenville when they host the Lions. The match against Greenville is the third this week for team tennis, as they have already competed against two other schools in Mesquite Poteet, Bullard High (Tyler), and will now be taking on the Greenville Lions today at the tennis center in the SSISD Athletic Complex at 4 P.M. Team tennis got...
