Marnetta “Marty” Rose
Marnetta “Marty” Rose, 76, passed away on January 2, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Marty Rose was born on July 15, 1947, in Dallas, TX, to Joe Laye and Vadna Laye. Marty graduated from Garland High School in 1965 and attended Texas Women’s University and then went on to earn a degree in nursing from El Centro College in 1973. She started her career as a Registered Nurse working in numerous specialties over the course of...
Edgar Leiland Walker
Graveside services for Edgar Leiland Walker, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs, TX with Corey Ponder, Chris Ponder, Matt Ward, Barry Ward, Joe Orren and Jace Orren serving as pallbearers. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M.-10:45 A.M. before the service at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Walker passed away on Tuesday, January 2,...
Joe Self
Graveside services for Joe Ed Self, age 71, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:30 P.M. at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January, 6, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Self passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his home. Joe was born on November 11, 1952 in McKinney, TX to Carlos and Helen Marie (McFarland) Self. After high...
Green Acorns and Cattle by Mario Villarino
January 2, 2024 – The howling winds of cold fronts and rainstorms often knock green acorns from oak trees in a pasture. Most cattle like the taste of acorns and tend to seek them out. But hungry cattle that consume too many green acorns will get sick. Their gastrointestinal tracts will be upset; they will develop diarrhea, become dehydrated, constipated and emaciated; and they might die. Acorn poisoning is caused by chemicals...
LouElla Hollins
Funeral Service for LouElla Marie (Anderson) Hollins, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. Lou Ella Marie (Anderson) Hollins was born and raised in Upsher County. She was the eldest of six children raised by her mother Emma (Sidell) and...
David Eugene Williams
David Eugene Williams, age 78, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home on Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The Funeral Service will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Pepper Puryear officiating. The Pallbearers will be Jeremy Raley, Michael Long, David Doan, Bobby Thompson, Gunner Raley, Kooper Doan and Hunter...
Garden Seeds for Your 2024 Garden From Master Gardener David Wall
December 31, 2023 – It’s time to start thinking about what vegetables, herbs, and flowers you want to grow in 2024. Do you want basics, exotics, heirlooms, hybrids, organics or combinations of these? Let’s start with the basics of onions, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and okra. Where will you get seeds? This can be very simple or as complicated as you want. On the simple side, go to your local nursery,...
Paris District Road Report for week of January 1, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Jan. 1, 2024. 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...
Robert Moody
Funeral Service with Masonic Rites for Robert Moody, age 93 of Cumby, will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Burns officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Long Cemetery with Troy Autry, Cody Lee Moody, Ronnie Bowlen, Daniel Click, Bob Willett, and JB Miles serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2,...
What is Beeswax From Master Gardener David Wall
December 29, 2023 – Beeswax. What is it? How is it made? Well, we start with a beehive. The hive is built from nothing, and when constructed, serves as a home, a giant food storehouse, and a nursery. All three items are built from beeswax. So, what is it and how is it made? Basically, it’s a wax made (secreted) by eight honeybee abdomen glands and produced in scale...
