1938-2023 Joeann Griffi t t , of Calera, Oklahoma passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the age of 84. She was born on Wednesday, November 9, 1938 in Corning, Arkansas to Joseph Ennis and Juanita Mae (Pence) Rawlings.
1963-2023 Ruby Tucker, 59, of Sherman, Tx, passed away on February 25, 2023. Ruby was born August 9, 1963, in French camp, California.
1935-2023 Graveside services for Constance “Connie” Spath will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the West Hill Cemetery in Sherman. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Waldo Funeral Home prior to Graveside services at 11:00 AM.
Gloria D. Rucker Waddles, age 77, of Denison, ascended to her eternal home on Tuesday, February 21st at Texoma Medical Center following an extended illness. A public visitation will be Friday, March 3rd from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. at Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 4th at 2:30 P.M. at Hopewell Baptist Church, 601 W. Bond St., Denison, with Rev. C.E. Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Denison. Arrangements have been entrusted to James E. Smith and the professionals of Waldo Funeral Home. You may sign the online guestbook at waldofuneralhome.com.
Ever since she got out of prison more than two years ago, Vankey Jones has had a rough go of it. She landed in prison after she got in a fight with a man who she said pushed her elderly mother down at a Burlington Coat Factory. It was a bad fight and the felony conviction stuck with her. It was hard to hang onto jobs once employers found out about her history, hard to find stable housing, just hard. Then one rainy night, with nowhere to go, she tried her luck at the Salvation Army but they were all out of beds.
The first day of March means spring is only 20 days away according to the calendar. Who knows what Mother Nature is actually going to throw at us. In fact, it has felt like spring for a lot of this winter. The way it has been switching back and forth has been a bit maddening but maybe that will settle down now?
The beginning of autumn brings pumpkins, falling leaves, and baby snake season as snakes are born and hatched in late summer to early fall. The cooling weather also makes snakes more active, putting our curiously natured dogs and cats at higher risk of venomous bites.
To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: I’m an 82-year-old, very healthy woman.
Steven Lee Rawlins, 39, of Sherman, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stalking and felony continuous violence against family in the 397th state district court recently. A news release from the Grayson County Criminal District Attorney’s Office said the sentences will run concurrent.
Thurs., March 2 Coffee with the Mayor, 8 a.m. Sherman Municipal Ballroom Gentle Yoga Flow, 5:30 p.m.