Charles Fredrick Sisson
October 1, 1966 — January 2, 2025 Emory Charles was born on October 1, 1966, In Abelene, Kansas, to Kinney and Vicky Sisson (Stewart). He worked as a security guard. Charles enjoyed hunting and fishing, working with vehicles and riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed animals. Charles had a huge heart, was very outgoing and happy, and deeply cherished his family. He is survived by his life partner Tammy Ziegler of Emory, Texas; son...
Sheila Joan Yoder
January 28, 1954 — January 3, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial service for Sheila Joan Yoder, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Yoder passed away at her home on Friday, January 3, 2025. Sheila Yoder
Meet the Freshmen: Brent Money
Money has stressed the importance of actions over rhetoric when it comes to lawmakers in the Texas House. By Brandon Waltens | January 3, 2025 – After navigating four elections in the course of a year due to a vacancy, Greenville attorney Brent Money is eager to be sworn into the Texas House later this month. Money said his decision to run was motivated by concerns about government overreach and a loss of freedoms in Texas. “I’m...
Lord’s Supper Saturday
January 3, 2025 – The Lord’s Supper will be held Saturday at 717 E Jefferson in Sulphur Springs.
Betty Ruth Lindsey
April 14, 1934 ~ January 1, 2025 (age 90) Funeral Service for Betty Ruth Lindsey will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Visitation at 10:00 one hour prior to the services. Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Scurry, TX. With our condolences.
Opinion: A Compassionate and Sensible Cannabis Policy for Texas
January 2, 2025 – Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller – Just down the street from the Austin headquarters of the Texas Department of Agriculture is a trailer selling consumable cannabis products; the sole purpose of these products is to inebriate. When did the Texas legislature debate recreational marijuana and ultimately vote to legalize it? The answer is, they didn’t. Thanks to loose legal language and generous...
Alice Louise Gilbreath Stewart
Graveside Service for Alice Louise Gilbreath Stewart will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Brashear Cemetery with Pastor Joe Clark and Bro. Dusty Stewart officiating. Will Bryant, Landon Burnett, JW Burnett, Trey Hinton, Wayne Hinton, Mat Ragan, Brady Stewart, Dusty Stewart, and Scotty Stewart will be serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wade Bartley, Bryant Fisher, Judd Gregory, Maddox Brown, Wylie...
Mental health advocates ask Texas lawmakers to replace expiring COVID-19 relief funding
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune – Jan. 2, 2025 “Mental health advocates ask Texas lawmakers to replace expiring COVID-19 relief funding” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Replacing federal pandemic relief funding critical to community programs could...
Toyota ShareLunker Program Commences its 39th Season Jan. 1
January 2, 2024 – ATHENS – New Year’s Day represents new beginnings, and for the Toyota ShareLunker Program, it’s the launch of the program’s 39th season. Anglers from across Texas and the nation will visit the world class fisheries across the state and cast their lines in hopes of landing a Legacy Class large muth bass of 13 pounds or more. During the first three months of the season (Jan. 1 through March 31), anglers who reel...
Robert James Berry Pitts
March 3, 1949 ~ December 29, 2024 (age 75) Robert James Berry Pitts was born on March 3, 1949 to Mildred Pitts Timmons and Seward Hosey Timmons in Sulphur Springs Texas. He is the oldest of eleven children. He left home at an early age for more opportunities and that is when he joined the United States Army at the age of 19. Mr. Pitts was a very private man and decided to come back home to Sulphur Springs in 2009. Mr. Robert is known...
