Local Man Arrested for Assault Family Violence Continuous Violence Against Family
A Sulphur Springs Police officer was dispatched to a fight in progress in the 100 block of Nicholson Street Thursday at 12:25 p.m. Marco Antonio Orduna, 21, was found to be the aggressor in the fight. Orduna has previous convictions for assault family violence this year. Orduna was arrested at the scene and the victim did wish to file an emergency protective order. Visible injuries were found on the victim, Orduna’s ex-girlfriend....
Emil Leon Cross
Emil Leon Cross passed away in the late evening of Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He was born in Phoenix, AZ, on Sept. 5, 1946, to Wixie Harrison and Leotha Vann Cross. During his working years, he was employed in different restaurants as chef. Cooking was truly his passion. He lived in Texas for some years, however, seemingly always drifted back to the Phoenix and the state of Arizona. Survivors include: Daughters: Debbie Donnelly of Ft....
Jimmie Mathew Parr
Mr. Jimmie Mathew Parr, 47, of Scroggins, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Winnsboro after a lengthy illness. He was born December 8, 1970, in Wills Point, Texas. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Scroggins. Survivors include his parents, Alfred Mathew and Laudie Mozella Sparks Parr of Scroggins; brother, Bruce Parr of Scroggins and sister Becky Anderson and husband Keith of Scroggins; nieces Robin Anderson of...
Margaret Helen Cain
Funeral service for Margaret Helen Cain, of Emory, will be held Saturday, May 12, 2018, 3:00 pm, at Emory Baptist Church. Dr. Joe Perkins and Dr. Richard Piles will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 2:00 p.m. Margaret Helen Cain, of Emory, passed away at her residence in the late afternoon of Wednesday, May 9, 2018. She was 83 years of age at the time of her death. Margaret was born in the Miller...
Votes Canvassed, New Council Members Take City Council Oath
Thursday afternoon, May 10, 2018, four new members of the Sulphur Springs City Council received the oath of office following a canvass of Saturday’s municipal election. The four will receive the oath once again in a more formal setting when the council convenes for its June regular session. Mayor John Sellers read the official vote totals and declared Erica Armstrong, Jimmy Lucas, and Norman Sanders elected by the voters. Doug...
George Murrie Hill
Graveside service for Murrie Hill, age 90, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 12, 2017 at Nelta Cemetery with Bro. Marvin Weir officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Hill passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Tyler, TX. George Murrie Hill was born on August 6, 1927 in Sulphur Springs, the son of A.V. and Ethel Hill. He married Murlene Gill on June 25, 1948 in Sulphur Springs, she...
Richard “Mac” Brayer
Funeral service with military honors for Richard “Mac” Brayer, age 84 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Beckham Baptist Church, with Rev. Gary Thompson officiating. Visitation will take place at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home on Saturday, May 12th, 2018 from 6 to 8 P.M. Mr. McBrayer passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Sulphur Springs, TX. James Richard “Mac” McBrayer was born on January 7,...
Voter Requirements to Vote in Republican Runoff Election
As early voting in the Primary Runoff elections begins Monday, some question who may vote. The question is asked primarily due to two Hopkins County contests, County Treasurer and Commissioner Precinct 2, in the Republican primary that will determine the person who will be elected in November. There will be no challenger on the General Election ballot in November. According to Donnie Wisenbaker, Chairman of the Hopkins County...
