The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office staff could soon be getting new protective equipment. Grayson commissioners approved the Sheriff’s Office to apply for thousands of dollars worth of grants to pay for new ballistic shields. GC Sheriff Tom Watt said the need for the shields in one of the many things pointed out by the school shooting at Uvalde school shooting.
Now that the spooky season is absolutely on its way, I have started to notice a lot more scary films available on streaming services and slated for local theaters. Sept.
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District trustees finally provided families with some measure of accountability in terminating its police chief, Pete Arredondo, last week. Arredondo’s flustered response to the massacre has been widely condemned.
China’s treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang – including mass extrajudicial detentions, family separations and forced labor – is by now well documented, despite the secrecy surrounding it. Yet when Michelle Bachelet visited the region earlier this year, the usually outspoken UN human rights chief adopted some of the Chinese Communist party’s framing of the issue. As a long-awaited report into the region remained unpublished on her desk, human rights groups grew concerned that it might be watered down or suppressed entirely.
Michael Armstrong passed away on September 5, 2022. He was born on September 17, 1961.
Paul Michael Tonelli, 69, of Orange Grove, Texas, passed away on August 27, 2022 in Sherman. A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Dannel Funeral Home. Dr. Mike Lawson of First Baptist Church in Sherman will officiate. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Paul was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Mary Jo O’Dell Tonelli and Jerry A, Tonelli on November 11, 1952. He went to school at Sherman High School. Paul then attended and graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a degree in Education. He worked as a High School Science Teacher for Mathis ISD until his retirement in 2019. Paul is preceded in death by Grandparents, Clifton B. O’Dell and Lucille M. O’Dell and Uncle, Harry B. O’Dell. Paul is survived by Brothers: Stan Tonelli and wife Annie and Brad Tonelli and wife Brenda; Mother, Mary Jo Tonelli; Nieces and Nephews: Blake Tonelli, Rachel Rios and Joshua Tonelli; Cousins: Carla, Patrick and Stacy. Memorials may be given to Home Hospice of Grayson, Fannin and Cooke County. The family of Paul wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Home Hospice of Grayson, Fannin and Cooke County, Beacon Hill, and everyone that prayed for our Family. Paul would also like a Special Thanks to Teresa Ellett of Orange Grove who was a good friend to Paul and provided support and care and a comforting hand. She was Paul’s Angel. You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.
“Royce Allen Gay was born on February 22, 1944 in Mooresville, North Carolina, to John and Jenny Gay. Royce passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the age of 78.
Julia (Judy) Ann (Lowery) Kuykendall went to be with the Lord at the age of 92 on August 28, 2022. Judy was born on May 30, 1930. She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Louise Lowery, her husband, Edsel Kuykendall, and her daughter in law Rhonda Kuykendall. She is survived by her sons Samuel Kuykendall (and wife Sharon) of Denver, CO, Daniel Kuykendall of Denton, Texas, sister, Mattie Epperson of Magnolia, Arkansas, brother James Lowery and wife Monty of Paris, Arkansas, brother Michael Lowery and wife Sonia of Frisco, Texas, 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a long time resident of Howe, Texas and she attended Louella Baptist church. During her life, she called several other cities home, including Sherman, Richardson, and Fort Worth, Texas, as well Littleton, CO, Anaheim, CA, and Paris, AR. Judy held several jobs including telephone operator, piano teacher, and director of the youth center in Sherman. She enjoyed crafting, playing the piano, and traveling. She loved the company of friends and family. To the delight of her extended family, Judy hosted holidays and family get togethers out on the small farm in Howe. Her grandchildren were especially fond of these gatherings when she cooked her fried okra and macaroni and cheese. Julia dearly loved her family, and they loved her. She will be missed. A family memorial is pending. Judy was a long time donor to St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Those wishing to honor Judy may make a donation to St. Jude’s in her memory.
Donald Wayne Sinor Sr moved on from this world to rest in the arms of Jesus on Saturday September 3rd, 2022, at his home with his wife Bonnie at his side. Don was born in Bonham, Texas on November 26, 1938, to Leo and Luella Sinor both deceased. Don has one surviving sibling Brenda Hood of Bonham, Texas and was preceded in death by two brothers Richard “Red” Sinor and Mike Sinor whose wife Beverly Haugland Sinor resides in Georgia. Don attended Bonham Schools where he met and married Bonnie Ingram on June 25th, 1956. Don and Bonnie had two children daughter Carrell, husband Randy Owen, and Donald Sinor II wife Rhonda Weemes Sinor. They were blessed with four grandchildren Jesse Owen, wife Jessica, Catie Owen Handlang, husband Josh, Mallory Sinor Dame, Husband Josiah, and Levi Norris Sinor, great grandchildren, Christopher Owen, Autumn Owen, Jaxlee Owen, Lexi Harris, Emery Handlang, great great grandson Rylan Ray Owen and Baby Boy Dame due anytime. Don loved his family especially his wife Bonnie, who as an author often ask him for his thoughts while writing her books. He was always ready to help with something witty and a cup of hot chocolate. He loved to play with young children by magically placing a “black smudge” on their palm or sometimes chasing them with a water hose. Don was an Automotive Paint and Body Repairman. He and his partner/son-in law Randy Owned and operated Lone Star Auto Body on Morton Street. Don retired at 62, and enjoyed fishing, swap meets, collecting coins, antiques, and the company of his wife Bonnie. He was an Ordained Deacon and served at Calvary Baptist Church in Denison Texas. He loved being called on by the elderly to fix things. He continued to help those in need even after his retirement, He was deeply loved and will be forever missed. Funeral service for Mr. Sinor will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Fisher Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarlawn Memorial Park in
By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat The Sherman Bearcats are the new kids on the block with their latest district assignment and it will take… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close