Patsy Sue Mitchell Simons
Patsy Sue (Mitchell) Simons, age 91, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Patsy was born May 29, 1934, in Franklin County, Texas to Madison Jack and Gertie Lee (Carpenter) Michell. A dedicated homemaker, Patsy lovingly cared for her family while also serving her community as a dietician at Mount Vernon Hospital. Her warmth and compassion touched many lives, both at home and through her work. In her later...
James and Cindy Rushing
James Randall “J.R.” Rushing, age 64, and Cynthia Cherise “Cindy” Rushing, age 53, passed away together on July 4, 2025, in Kerr County, Texas. A joint memorial service celebrating their lives will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Following the service, a graveside inurnment will take place at Bethel Cemetery in Franklin County, Texas. J.R. was born on...
Robbie Nix
August 16, 1926 — July 7, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Robbie Nix, age 98, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Nix passed away at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation...
Christi Michelle Mayeux
July 24, 1973 — June 30, 2025 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for Christi Michelle Mayeux, age 51 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Judge Robert Newsom officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Chuck Sickles, Collin Mayeux, Caleb Melton, Wesley Mayeux, Haden Sickles and Jordan Bassham serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be...
Ozie Marie Wright
Funeral Service for Ozie Marie Wright, age 88 will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7,2025, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Gaylon Wright officiating. Interment willfollow the service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Wright passed away June 28, 2025, inSulphur Springs, Texas. Ozie was born on May 25, 1937, to Leoza and Catherine Askew Nash in East Caney,Texas. She married the love of her life, Orange George (O.G.) Wright on...
DeWayne Manns
December 29, 1946 — May 19, 2025 Yantis Memorial service for DeWayne Manns, age 78, of Yantis, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Inurnment to follow at Yantis Cemetery. No formal visitation will be held. Honorary pallbearers will include Darry McDonald, Bill Basham, Jim Pace, Marcus Mooreland, David Coker, Sr., and Chad Morgan. Mr. Manns passed away at...
Dinner Bell for April 23, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: City National Bank, Sulphur Springs The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. The City National Bank of Sulphur Springs was chartered in 1889 making it the oldest banking institution in Hopkins ...
Michael Barrett
November 29, 1944 — April 14, 2025 Como Funeral service for Michael Barrett, age 80, of Como, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Bro. Terry Bolton officiating. Interment will follow at Greenpond Cemetery with military honors by Hopkins County Military Coalition. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at...
Dagen Wadley
January 26, 2021 — March 9, 2025 Como Memorial service for Dagen Shade Wadley, age 4, of Como, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Grace Fellowship Church in Winnsboro, Texas. A reception will follow the service. Dagen passed away at his home in Como, Texas on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Dagen Shade Wadley was born on January 26, 2021 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to William Shade Wadley and Kynze Krysti Nicole Reep....
Paris Junior College Names Fall 2024 Students on President’s and Dean’s List
February 4, 2025 – Paris Junior College has announced more than 250 students named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement in the Fall 2024 semester. “We are incredibly proud of our students who have achieved the distinction of being named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall semester,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President. “Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence exemplify...
