Watercolor Painting Rescheduled This Month
September 11, 2023 – Watercolor painting will be moved to a different date this month. Instead of it being held on the 13th, it will take place on the 20th at 3:30PM. If you have never been, try something new at The Sulphur Springs Senior Center.
Bro Tommy Hall
Bro. Thomas Edward Hall, age 88, went to be with his Lord on September 8, 2023. He was at peace in his home and surrounded by family. Bro. Tommy’s memorial will be celebrated on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11am at Davis Street Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX with a visitation beforehand at 10am. His earthly body will be cremated, and the ashes will be given to the family to memorialize as they see fit.He was born June 7, 1935...
Lou Engel
Lou Engel, age 92 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on September 4, 2023 at Hopkins Court in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Lou was born on April 12, 1931 to Roy and Ruth (Taylor) Green. She was a retired nurse. Lou was proud of being a registered nurse and caring for her patients. She liked going to watch movies and plays. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Engel-Wilson and husband, Ronald of Idabel, Oklahoma and Marianne Engel....
SSHS Athletics Prepare to Induct Three into Wall of Honor
Three former Sulphur Springs High School athletic greats will be inducted into the Wildcat Hall of Honor during a pre-game reception and on-field presentation before the Sept. 15 football game. All-State offensive lineman Mason Y’Barbo, Division I athlete Fred McGill and tennis state qualifier Betty Sue Chubb Gooch have earned recognition in the Hall of Honor A reception will be held in their honor beginning at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Sept....
Trading Post for September 9, 2023
For Sale: Large number of vintage glass insulators. Some clear, some blue-green in color. Will sell individually or take them all. Best offer. 903-885-8384 leave message For Sale: full blooded labs looking for forever homes. Two chocolate females, one black male, and one black female. Seven weeks old. If interested, or for more info., please call or text 318-208-6092. The puppies are located in East Texas… just changed out...
Bruce Alsobrook
Robert Bruce (Bruce) Alsobrook, 63, of Paris, TX, passed away on September 1st after battling multiple health issues for several years. He was born January 27th, 1960, to Bob and Jackie Alsobrook, of Paris, TX. After graduating from North Lamar High School in 1979, he went on to study at East Texas State University, now Texas A&M Commerce, earning a Bachelor of Journalism in 1989. He married Elizabeth (Beth) Blanton in November...
Paris Junior College Isn’t All Work and No Play
September 7, 2023 – Students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center were treated to a hamburger day at the campus Wednesday. The free burgers brought smiles to their faces. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs burgers
New Nurse Honor Guard Commemorates Deceased Fellow Nurses in East Texas
September 7, 2023 – (East Texas) – At a recent memorial service, a group of nurses dressed in a traditional nurse’s uniform – white scrubs, white shoes, white cap, and blue cape – approached the casket.A burning candle led them down the aisle where they delivered a card to the family, extinguished the candle, read a tribute and placed a rose on the casket. The ringing of a triangle followed the saying of the deceased...
Paris Junior College Continues to Shape the Minds of The Future
CDL TRAINING September 5, 2023 – Truck driving instructor Todd Vanderhart, in back, visits with a class of future truckers at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. They will receive CDL certification upon completion of the course. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs truck class
Erin Pope
Funeral service for Erin Pope, age 88 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00P.M. on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Shane Carrington officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Pope passed away on September 3, 2023, at her residence where she was lovingly cared for by her son and daughter-in-law. Erin was born on September 19,...
