Janis May Poor, 82, passed away Feb. 13, 2024. She was born to the late Joseph and Juanita Jarvis Jan. 15, 1942, in Dallas. She graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1959.  She married Virgle Poor Dec. 1, 1961, and was blessed with two children Denise and Dusty.
Most of all, Janis loved her family and church family at Cedar Creek Bible Church.  She thrived in her love for the cattle business.  

Gary Bernard Miller passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2024. He was quick to lend a hand or to share his wit and his naturally honest smile. 
He was a beloved husband and father and a valued member of his church and community.
Gary was born in Napa, Calif., Aug. 19, 1939 to Benjamin and Pearl Miller. He spent his youth in Napa going to school, working at an early age and spending time at the lake fishing or working on cars until enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1957 at the age of 18.  

KAUFMAN COUNTY–Three inmate workers experienced a medical emergency inside the Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center at 6:23 p.m., Feb. 16. Jail staff immediately responded by administering lifesaving medical measures. Naloxone, a life-saving medication for opiate overdoses, was administered promptly and CPR efforts were initiated.
According to a press release, two inmates were swiftly transported to a local hospital in stable condition, one inmate was transported to a Dallas area hospital in critical condition.

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Danny Howard of Gun Barrel City catches Legacy Class Sharelunker 658 in Lake Athens Feb. 19. Howard’s catch weighs in at 13.20 pounds.