SSHS Team Tennis Set to Travel Next Week
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez had to content with several players who were unable to show up for the first day of team tennis practice Monday morning. They missed a dual session. It started bright and early Monday morning at 7:30 a.m. with running at the high school track. Later the players in attendance had challenge matches to determine seeding for early matches. The Wildcats play two road matches on Tuesday, August 9. They...
Six Varsity Lady Cats Return for Volleyball this Season
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team opened their fall campaign with two practices Monday. First came early morning conditioning. Later the nearly 40 hopefuls were involved in tryouts as new Head Coach Justin Maness decides who be end up on the varsity, JV and freshmen teams. He says there should be a lof ot competition. Last year’s varsity team was 28-14 and got to the second round of the playoffs. Six of the nine varsity...
Tradin’ Post, Monday, August 1st, 2016:
“We are selling our high end furniture in preparation for our upcoming move. All pieces are in excellent condition and are all listed at 70%-80% less than what we paid for them. They are exceptional pieces for any home or office! For Sale:Robb & Stucky pieces: High end Fabric Upholstered Chaise Lounge $750, Hardwood Round Pedestal Table $550, Hardwood Sofa Table $300 Century Furniture pieces: King Bedroom Suite – King...
Gary Doss
Graveside Services for Gary Doss, age 63 of Sulphur Springs, will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Ridgeway Cemetery with Lisa Sprague, Angela Bearden, Brian Pennington, and Bryan McAlister officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Gary passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at his home. He was born April 8, 1953 in Dallas, the son of Melvin and Ann...
Intoxicated Brothers Face Bigger Issues
Two brothers arrested for intoxication are facing Felony 3 charges. Vernon Ray Kelly, 49, of Sulphur Springs was arrested following a traffic stop that found him to be intoxicated. Mr. Kelly was not was not pleased and told the officer that he “… would die with the rest of the officers that are dying.” Vernon Ray Kelly is in Hopkins County Jail on a $10,000 bond charged with Public Intoxication and Obstruction or Retaliation, which is...
Theft of Property Once Too Often
Diane Julie Oglesby, 32, of Sulphur Springs was staying with a family member on FM 3236 but when she left the residence she took with her an iPad Air. When she refused to return it, the resident on FM 3236 called the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. The deputy went to Oglesby’s home on FM 1567E and mirandized she. She admitted taking the item. She was charged with theft of property under $2500 with two or more previous convictions,...
Charles Johnson
Funeral services for Charles Johnson, age 80, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Cook officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Brashear Cemetery with Sam Johnson, Todd Nance, Chris Kelly, David Kelly, Scott Hammans, Scotty Stewart, Christopher...
James W. Thompson III
Funeral services for James Thompson III, age 45, of Greenville, will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 5, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Seymore Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. James passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Euless, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.
Marian Jeanne Wilson
Funeral services for M. Jeanne Wilson, age 64, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. L. D. Baxter and Rev. Bobby Keller officiating. Interment will follow at Como Cemetery with Chris Hight, Nathan Hight, Jeremiah Hight, Ronin Hight, Gunnar Gatlin, and Dr. Darren Arnecke as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Odom, Jeptha Hight, Chris Gentry, Seth...





