May 2023

VINCENT EDWARD COX

1963-2023 Vincent Edward Cox, 60, of Sandusky, Texas was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Vince was born in Sherman, Texas on April 2, 1963 to Leldon Edward and Barbara Ann (Bostic) Cox.

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Readers relate to widow’s desire to make some changes

DEAR ABBY: “Unsure How To Feel” (Jan. 24) was upset about changes her sister-in-law was making after the death of her husband. Within months, the widow had given away the husband’s belongings and begun making changes to their home. I saw myself in that column. I lost my beloved husband unexpectedly at the age of 47. Seeing his clothes and belongings in our closets every time I opened the doors was painful. They were a constant reminder of what I’d lost.

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Clubs and organizations May 9

National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Lake Texoma Chapter 1290 hosted special guest Jim Haun, World War II Marine veteran, at their May 4, 2023 meeting at First United Bank in Sherman. Haun spoke on his war experiences at Chosin Reservoir, North Korea, describing extreme life-threatening freezing conditions and daily challenges. Though the military wore layered heavy clothing, many suffered frostbite and died from the cold, but Haun said that he is grateful to God for saving his life.

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