Bill (William Everett) Brannon Jr.
Memorial service for Bill (William Everett) Brannon Jr, age 75 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Brannon passed away on December 6, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital – Plano. William Everett Brannon, Jr., known as Bill, passed away on December 7, 2024, at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with illness. True to his spirit, he fought hard and was still...
Kenneth Paul Smith
Funeral Services for Kenneth Paul Smith, age 85, of Brashear, Texas will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. Barry Smith, Clay Smith, Canyon Smith, Aaron Smith, Kanen Smith, and Blake Smith will be serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Phillips, Bart Millsap, Randy Millsap, Patrick Dial and Jay Gaston. There will be a visitation from 6:00...
Paris Junior College Asking for Community’s Help
December 9, 2024 – In the midst of celebrating its 100th anniversary, Paris Junior College is asking the community to help determine the College’s direction over the next 10 years. The first step is a community survey, which will be followed by listening sessions in the community in early 2025. “We are excited for the future of the college and we need your help with our strategic planning,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC...
Ann Messer
Funeral service for Ann Messer, age 93 of Como, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Dr Dean Dickens officiating. Rev. John Crist and Billy Bob Messer will assist him. Interment will follow at Black Oak Cemetery with Paul Pritchett, Ty Murray, Ethan Kerss, Joseph Crist, Jacob Crist, John Collins, Colton Collins and Kelvin Harris serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be...
Paris Junior College Board of Regents Welcomes new Member
December 9, 2024 – At its December 2 meeting, the Paris Junior College Board of Regents welcomed a new member. Taylor Slagle, Regional Director for Quality Care ER, is the new at-large board member. The position was formerly held by Mark Buster, whose term ended at the October meeting. At that meeting, Board of Regents President Curtis Fendley presented Buster with plaque of appreciation for his service. The Board then approved...
Kenneth Deaton
Kenneth Deaton, age 79 of Sulphur Springs, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2024, at his home. There will be no formal services held. Kenneth was born March 30, 1945, in Sulphur Bluff, TX to Vaughn Edgbert Deaton and Nina Faye (Garner) Deaton. Kenneth joined the National Guard after graduating high school. He married Brenda McFadden in Sulphur Springs on July 5, 1963. Kenneth was a dairy farmer for over thirty years. He...
Rosella Faye Green
July 25, 1940 ~ December 7, 2024 (age 84) Funeral Services for Rosella Faye Green will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service at Seymore Cemetery. Full obituary forthcoming. With our condolences.
Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Calls on All Texans to Be Vigilant
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CALLS ON TEXANS TO BE VIGILANT OF UNLICENSED PESTICIDE OPERATIONS December 12, 2024 – Austin – Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) call on Texans to be vigilant against unlicensed pesticide businesses operating in their communities. These unlicensed pest control operations not only break the law but may also pose severe risks to public...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, December 8, 2024
Hey friends!! I don’t know if you r noticed it or not but the skies seem to be so much more crisp this time of year. The stars more brilliant and the blue more bright; just magnificently beautiful and strikingly awesome!! This morning as I was walking my dogs, I just noticed how beautiful creation is and the song What A Beautiful Name by Hillsong came into my heart. “How sweet is your name, Lord, how...
Paris District Road Report for Week of December 9, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Dec. 9, 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...
