Tira News May 25th, 2018
May25

Tira News May 25th, 2018

By Jan Vaughn Joyce Dodd reports that we’ve had some activity at the Tira free food pantry recently. She shared that we have lots of canned vegetables on hand, but need more canned meat and other non-perishable proteins. Donations for the pantry are always needed and very much appreciated.  If you would like to help out, you can contact any of the Tira Council Members, Powell Vickery – Mayor, Joyce Dodd, Tami Joslin, Janie...

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Tira News-May 11th, 2018
May11

Tira News-May 11th, 2018

By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Donna Joslin. Her funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, May 6th, at the Tira Methodist Church. Lunch was served for the family at the Community Center, prior to the funeral. We want to thank all who helped with the meal. Please remember Donna’s family in prayer. Kim Beck reports, “Alex Kennedy, a friend of our daughter Maddie, is graduating from NYU and his Sr. Project was...

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Tira News
Dec23

Tira News

by Jan Vaughn Pastor David Larkin would like to invite everyone to a Christmas Eve service at the Tira United Methodist Church on Saturday evening, at 6:45. Martha Payton send this report, “To those who have wondered about the ‘Old Oak Tree’, it was removed by the Highway Department due to dead limbs and declining health due to old age and drought conditions through the past several years. We will miss its wonderful shade, beauty and...

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Tira News
Dec02

Tira News

By Jan Vaughn Kim Beck reported that Tira, North Hopkins, and Brinker volunteer firefighters, and the Hopkins County Fire Chief responded to a fire on County Road 4612, just behind her home, on Sunday afternoon. The house was not occupied and was in a state of disrepair. William and Joyce Dodd hosted a Thanksgiving celebration at their home. Those attending were Michael McNiel and friend, Jayna Shull, Rob Dodd, Tonja Jones, Alyssa,...

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Tira News  By Jan Vaughn
Dec30

Tira News By Jan Vaughn

Tira News By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to Tommy Dickens and his family, in the loss of his mother, Alvira Dickens. Her funeral was held on Monday afternoon, December 28, 2015, under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Please keep the family in your prayers. Kim Beck shared, “Our son, Jason Beck, graduated from the University of Texas–Austin Naval ROTC program and got his commission on the 16th and will...

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Patsy Ann Shaw
Apr17

Patsy Ann Shaw

Graveside services for Patsy Ann Shaw, age 88, will be conducted at 12 noon on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Tira Cemetery with Jeff Ray officiating. Patsy passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Wesley House. Patsy was born on November 17, 1934 in Sulphur Springs the daughter of Ambers Dotson Gibson and Cora Bea Cavitt Gibson. She married Don Truitt Shaw on October 23, 1953 in Tira, TX. Patsy volunteered for Terrific Tuesday respite...

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30+ Attend 14th Annual Ken And Suzi Chapman Scholarship Weekend
Jun30

30+ Attend 14th Annual Ken And Suzi Chapman Scholarship Weekend

By Jan Vaughn, Tira News Correspondent Ken and Suzi Chapman’s Scholarship Program recipients gathered in Tira this past weekend for their 14th Annual Scholarship Weekend. Thirty-plus young adults participated in the activities, which included card games, outdoor games, fishing and swimming.  Ken reported, “Additionally, lots of pizza, chips, cookies and sandwiches were consumed, and Saturday evening the Scholars were...

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Randall Wright
Sep21

Randall Wright

A memorial visitation for Randall Bryan Wright, age 47, of Como will be held on Friday, September 25, from 12-2 pm. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Randall passed away Friday, September 18, at his residence in Como. Randall was born on August 25, 1973, in Sulphur Springs to Randy Wright and Janie Shaw. He was a 1992 graduate of North Hopkins High School and was a truck driver. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Janie Shaw...

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