Community Chest Begins “ReachOut Hopkins County”
The Hopkins County Community Chest has a new program called “ReachOut Hopkins County”. Counselors travel to sites around the county each Friday bringing to rural areas all the services offered at the Community Chest main office in Sulphur Springs . Their services include help in paying electric, water, propane or rent for low income households; hygiene items; prescriptions: eye and dental exams; enrollment into the Christian Alliance...
Marijuana, Meth, Pipes Found in US Postal Service Bag
A traffic violation led to a traffic stop at the corner of Beckham at WA Street Wednesday morning at 1:20 a.m. Miles Anthony Hutchings, 24, of Sulphur Springs was exhibiting nervous shaking and clenching of the jaw, signs of methamphetamine use. Hutchings was asked to exit the vehicle. A green leafy substance was found in the driver’s seat. The substance was believed to be marijuana. That lead to a probable cause search where the law...
Disturbance Leads to Arrest on Warrant
When responding to a disturbance on McBride Street, law enforcement identified all subjects involved. Records checks showed Justin Dewayne Humphries, 23, of Sulphur Springs wanted for Violation of Parole Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. Humphries is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $30,000 bond.
Concrete Repairs Authorized for I-30 in Hopkins County
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials recently authorized contractor O. Trevino LLC, Roanoke, Texas, to perform concrete repairs along Interstate Highway 30 in Hopkins County during the coming year on an as-needed basis. The contractor’s crews will perform spot concrete repairs in both east- and westbound lanes during daylight hours, Monday through Thursday. No work will be done on Fridays, TxDOT officials said. The...
William Frank Rettman, Jr.
Graveside service for William Frank Rettmann Jr., age 73, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Pine Forest Cemetery, Pickton, Texas with Rev. Pete Adrian officiating. Although there will be no formal visitation, viewing will take place at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home on Friday, March 24, 2017 until 8:00 P.M. Mr. Rettmann passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Sunny Springs Nursing Home. He was...
Gene Leshe, Sr.
Funeral services for Gene Leshe Sr., age 82, of Yantis, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with David Brewer officiating. Interment will follow with military honors at Rock Hill Cemetery with Chris Quick, Nick Mead, Jeff Tedford, Brent Killam, Gerald Killam, Wesley Killam, Darren Watson and David Anglin serving as pallbearers and David Behan, Kevin Gannon serving as honorary...
Ruby McQueen
Graveside Services for Ruby McQueen, age 93, of Sulphur Springs will be held at Peerless Cemetery on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Bruce Stinson officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Ms. McQueen passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Rock Creek Nursing Home. She was born on October 26, 1923 in Cumby, TX, the daughter of Floyd and Linnie May Fouse. She married Allie McQueen and was a homemaker. Ruby is...
Billie Lois Houston Sartin
Funeral Services for Billie Lois Houston Sartin, age 97, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at League Street Church of Christ, Sulphur Springs with Travis Aven and Jerry Savage officiating and Brian McAlister assisting. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Tommy Panter, Carl Bryan, Gary Hill, Scott Taylor, Charles Dawson, David Bragg and Kevin Wilkes serving as pallbearers....
Gerald Hugh “Jerry” Cooper
Funeral service for Gerald Hugh “Jerry” Cooper, age 78, of Weaver will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tom Friday officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Weaver Cemetery with Cody Skelton, Corey Cooper, Ray Shockey, Russell Flannery, Randy Davison and Jimmy Don Goldsmith serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Friday, March 24,...
Tessa Nicole Skeen
Memorial services for Tessa Nicole Skeen, age 6, of Sulphur Springs, are going to be held at a later date. Tessa passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was born on February 24, 2011, the daughter of Anthony and Brandi Skeen. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.
