Buddy Smith
Funeral service for Buddy Smith, age 87, of Sulphur Bluff will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at First Church, Sulphur Springs with Bro. Jared Davis officiating. Visitation will beheld one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Aaron Swanson, Charles Shelton, Joseph Shelton, Ryan Ward, Daniel Huie, Austin Smith, Jordan Smith and Ralph Calhoun serving as pallbearers. Serving...
Nancy Sue Rawls
Nancy Sue Rawls, age 78 of Sulphur Springs, TX passed away on December 3, 2023, at her residence. She was born on February 10, 1945, in Sulphur Springs, TX, the daughter of J.D. and Helen Alexander. She worked for Sulphur Springs I.S.D. for many years. Nancy attended Wesley United Methodist Church as well as worked there. She is survived by her daughter Staci Burkham and husband Roy of Sulphur Springs, TX, sister’s-in-law Reisa Rawls...
Jackie Ferguson
January 31, 1941 — November 9, 2023 Graveside service for Jackie Ferguson, age 82 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00 A.M on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Greenview Cemetery. Mr Ferguson passed away on November 9, 2023, at Christus Mother Frances Sulphur Springs. Jackie was born on January 31, 1941, in Hopkins County, TX to Charlie J. and Iona (Rosinbaum) McCool. He worked as an electronic repairman. He is survived by his...
Mervis Stephens
Graveside service for Mervis Stephens, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at Nelta Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home. Mervis passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 in Sulphur Springs. With our condolences.
Michael Cleaver
A family-led graveside inurnment for Michael Cleaver, age 51, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Pastor Phil Meadows officiating. Mr. Cleaver passed away on November 30, 2023, at Medical City in Dallas, Texas. Michael was born to Gerry Cleaver and Aundrea (Hoover) Merrell on July 11, 1972, in Garland, Texas. Aftergraduating high school, he went on to serve...
Paris District Road Report for Week of December 4, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 4, 2023. 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...
Adams Sentenced For Criminally Negligent Homicide
December 1, 2023 – Judge Eddie Northcutt sentenced Gerald Lee Adams to seven years in prison in connection with a vehicle crash that resulted in the deaths of four people in December 2022. Adams was involved in multi-vehicle accident on SH 19, near CR 4764, just south of Birthright. Four were killed and nine were injured. See the original story here. Adams turned himself in to authorities in August of 2023 to face four charges...
Buford Odell Love
Buford Odell Love, age 77, of Como, passed away on November 29, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Buford was born on September 2, 1946, to Cleburn Odell and Elsie Jane Love. Buford lived a remarkable life defined by dedication, integrity, and a love for his family and fishing. Buford’s journey began at Wood County Electric Company when he was just 17 years old....
Norma Newman
Graveside service for Norma Newman, age 90 of Yantis, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Yantis Cemetery with Bro. Byron George officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Newman passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at her residence. Norma Jean Newman was born in Memphis, TN on May 15, 1933, to Herman Christopher Coulter and Lula May...
Southwest Dairy Museum Has The Cheese
November 30, 2023 – Here is just a small sampling of the variety of cheeses The SW Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs is offering during the holiday season. Please stop by to stock up for those upcoming holiday parties! The unique boxes make excellent gifts as well. The last day to shop will be December 15th but the great selection won’t last that long! We are open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. weekdays. In addition to cheese,...
