National 4-H Week Proclamation
County Judge Robert Newsom read the National 4-H Week Proclamation on the steps of the Hopkins County Courthouse on Monday afternoon. The community was invited and greeted by 4-H parents, members, and leaders. Decorations in “4-H green” covered the table and adorned the cake that was provided for all visitors.
Randy Jenkins
Graveside services for Randy Jenkins, age 59, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Seymore Cemetery with Rev. Eric Godwin officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Randy passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Parkland Hospital. Randy was born on August 25, 1957 in Sulphur Springs the son of James R. Jenkins and Doris E....
Saltillo Lions Place First at Titus County Fair Cross Country Meet
Saltillo won the Class 1A – 4A Titus County Fair Cross Country Meet October 1st. The meet was hosted by Mount Pleasant High School. 1A-4A Varsity Boys Team Results: Saltillo 43 Paris 97 McLeod 118 ...
SSHS Cross Country Wildcats Finish First; Lady Cats Finish Second
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ cross country teams had overall good days Saturday as the Wildcats finished first and the Lady Cats second at a Mt. Pleasant meet. The course will also serve as the site for the district meet on October 19. Cross Country Coach Ross Hicks said nearly everyone on the teams had times that were personal bests. For the Wildcats, Peyton Vickery finished third at the meet while Landon Thornton was close...
Otha Eugene “Gene” Ward; Elizabeth Jolene “Jo” Spurlock Ward
A celebration of life service for Otha Eugene “Gene” Ward and Elizabeth Jolene “Jo” Spurlock Ward will be held on Saturday, October 8th, 2016 at 10:00am at the Winnsboro Church of Christ. Mr. Gerald Elliott officiating. Gene and Jo entered into the Lord’s presence, on Saturday, October 1st, 2016, just as they had lived, together. Otha Eugene ‘Gene” Ward was born in Tiptonville, TN. on August...
Jeremy Chad Dalton
Jeremy Chad Dalton, age 40, died October 2, 2016 at his home. He went to be with his Lord and Savior for eternity in Heaven. He was born December 15, 1975 in Sulphur Springs, to Jerry Wayne Dalton and Judy Littrell Dalton. Jeremy lived a happy life with family and many friends. He loved people and animals. Jeremy was a Christian who has grown close to God, Jesus and led by the Holy Spirit. He will be missed by many. Jeremy is survived...
Lola Mae Stephenson
Funeral services for Lola Mae Stephenson, age 85, formally of Sulphur Springs will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Norvell officiating. Interment will follow in the City Cemetery with her nephews serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Tapp Funeral Home. Ms. Stephenson passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 in Kilgore,...
Early Dismissal for SSISD Friday, October 7
All students and staff in the Sulphur Springs ISD will be released an hour early on Friday, October 7th. Buses will also run one hour ahead of their regular schedule. SSISD asks families to please make this adjustment to your schedule for the afternoon of Friday, October 7th.
Billy J. Jenkins
Funeral services for Mr. Billy Joe Jenkins, age 69, of Yantis, have been scheduled for 11:00am , October 5, 2016 at the Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry McAlister and Rev. Patrick Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow at Seymore Cemetery with Bobby Jenkins, Tommy Jenkins, Ashley Jenkins, Tommy Jenkins, Jr., Thomas Jenkins and Tammie Pierce serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2016 from 6:00...
