Lucas Announces Intent to Run for City Council Place 2
Jimmy Lucas has announced his intent to run for Sulphur Springs City Council Place 2. “I am pleased to announce my intent for candidacy to the Sulphur Springs City Council. My single encouragement for seeking this position is solely based on the fact that I feel this community includes every aspect of the city, not just portions. If elected, I will be only prompted by the citizens of this community to ensure all departments are...
“Junior” Walter Lee Potts, Jr.
“Junior” Walter Lee Potts, Jr., age 80, of Brashear, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano. Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 11:00 AM, at South Liberty Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Visitation will be 1 hour prior at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in South Liberty Cemetery. Bro. Tim Potts and Bro. Halston Potts will officiate. Junior was born in...
J. B. Garner
J.B. Garner, 89, of Saltillo, TX, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, November 11, 2017. James Bell Garner was born in San Angelo, Texas, on December 26, 1927, to Emma Bricky Garner and AB Garner. He celebrated over 66 years of marriage to Jimmye Nell Mays Garner. JB was a World War ll veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a member of Saltillo Baptist Church, a member of the Mount Vernon V.F.W Post 3992; and, ...
Scout Completes Eagle Leadership Service Project; Dedicated Flag Pole at Union Cemetery
Johnathan Johnson, 17, a resident of Sulphur Springs and a Life rank Scout in Boy Scouts of America – Troop 322 of Greenville, has completed his Eagle Leadership Service Project. He and fellow Scouts in his Troop installed a flag pole at the Union Community Cemetery in Hopkins County. The project took many hours of planning, gathering supplies, and two Saturdays of leading his peers in the work to complete. He dedicated his...
Lilley Files for Republican Nomination for Judge of the Hopkins County Court at Law
Sulphur Springs resident and attorney of thirteen years Steve Lilley filed paperwork November 11th to run for Judge of the Hopkins County Court at Law on the Republican ticket. Lilley graduated from Baylor Law School in 2004 and moved to Hopkins County. Currently serving as an assistant district attorney in Hunt County, he previously worked as a prosecutor and attorney in civil practice in Sulphur Springs. “I have been honored to...
Mary Alice Deverell
Mary Alice Deverell, age 83 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 in Tyler. She was born on June 2nd, 1934 to Jerry Birdsong and Annie Bamburg. She was the Co-Owner of Deverell Drilling Supply, as well as a member of First Baptist Church of Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Billy Bob Deverell, a sister, Margie Morgan; brother, Roy Birdson; sister, Frances Conine., She is survived by,...
Tickets Go on Sale for Friday’s Wildcat Bi-district Play-off Game at Prim Stadium
Tickets for Friday night’s bi-district play-off game between the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats and the Lucas-Lovejoy High School Leopards at Gerald Prim Stadium will go on Sale at the high school and middle school on Tuesday. There will be no reserved seating, no reserved parking, and no passes for students or SSISD personnel will be accepted. Play-off games are not a part of the season ticket holder’s package....
Dinner Bell Menu For November 15, 2017; Thanksgiving Lunch
Dinner Bell Menu for Thanksgiving Lunch November 15, 2017 Knights of Columbus this week’s Community Partner. Turkey and Dressing with Gravy Cranberry Sauce Festive Sweet Potatoes Green Beans with Caramelized Onions Holiday Honeycrisp Salad Yeast Rolls Pumpkin Slab Pie with Caramel Whipped Cream Pumpkin Fluff (sugar free dessert) As we pause to thank our Lord for the many blessings we receive in the United States of America, the Dinner...
Earlie E. “Dick” “Popz” “Snuffy” Keener
Earlie E. “Dick” “Popz” “Snuffy” Keener, age 77 of Scroggins, passed away on Friday, November 10th, 2017 in Scroggins. He was born on May 14th, 1940 in Scroggins to Earl Keener and Dovie (Cross) Keener. Snuffy delivered propane all over East Texas during his career. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda Keener; sister, Polly Cook; sister, Lorraine Keener; granddaughter, Rebecca Marlow; and...
