Leroy Jenkins
Funeral service for Leroy Jenkins, age 70, of Sulphur Springs will be held Monday, June 6, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Cross Spur Cowboy Church with Rev. Mike Eason officiating, assisted by Scott Tubb, Brian Dodd, and Sharon Heard Womack. Interment will follow at Emblem Cemetery with Andrew Albritton, Thomas Albritton, Wesley Miller, Landon Dodd, Walt Mannon, and Johnny Ferrell serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ruth Mary...
Local Fly-in Hears Account of Ann Pellegreno’s Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of Amelia Earhart’ Flight
The twinkle in her eyes grows brighter as Ann Pellegreno recounts her 1967 experience of flying a Lockheed 10A Electra, around the world following closely the Amelia Earhart 1937 flight plan. Pellegreno was in Sulphur Springs to address those attending the Ladies Love Taildraggers Fly-in at the Municipal Airport Saturday, June 4, 2016. In 1967, Pellegreno flew around the world in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Amelia...
Donald “Don” Wayne Hargrave
It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Donald “Don” Wayne Hargrave, 81. He passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2016 in Dallas Texas. He was born June 26, 1934 in Hatchetville, Texas to Stinson and Pearl Hargrave. On September 27, 1952, Don married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Lee Lewis. They moved to Irving, Texas where they were blessed with four children. Don is survived by his wife,...
Leroy Jenkins
Funeral services for Leroy Jenkins age 70, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2016 at Cross Spurs Cowboy Church, interment will follow at Emblem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Jenkins passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Baylor Heart Hospital of Plano. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral...
Scenes from Graduation for SSHS Class of 2016
It was standing room only at the Hopkins County Civic Center Arena as bleachers and floor seats were filled Friday night for Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2016 Commencement Exercises. Early in the week, the event had been moved from Prim Stadium to the arena due to the threat of rain. Two Hundred twenty-nine members of the Class of 2016 received their high school diploma. Hopkins County Military Coalition presented the colors...
Jerald Mack Brown, Jr
Mr. Jerald Mack Brown, Jr., age 44 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 in Winnsboro. He was born on December 22nd, 1971 in Winnsboro to Jerald Brown, Sr. and Renalda Hearn Brown. Junior hauled cattle for TC Farms. and was a Baptist. He is survived by his father, Jerald Mack Brown, Sr. of Pickton; mother, Renalda Brown of Winnsboro; daughters, Jordan Sartin and Kallee Sartin of Pickton; sisters, Malissa Simmons and...
TxDOT Plans For Hillcrest I-30 Overpass
Tim McAlaby, the Public Information Officer for the TxDOT Paris District, provided KSST with exciting news for motorists in Sulphur Springs. The past week there has been minor construction on the Hillcrest Dr. I-30 overpass in Sulphur Springs. The construction crew poured new concrete in worn portions of the road in preparation for the new cloverleaf interchange that the Paris District is currently awaiting state office approval. The...
Cumby Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
June 3, 2016 – A lawful traffic stop by Cumby Police Sgt. Charles Walker led to the arrest of Rachel Nicole Guerrero, 28 of Mesquite. During the stop, Officer Walker asked Guerrero to exit the auto. As she stepped out, he noted two open containers of alcohol and also, in plain view, a clear plastic bag containing several bags that contained white power suspected to be cocaine in the driver’s seat. Both driver and occupant were...
Class of 2016 Prepares for Graduation
Two Hundred twenty-nine members of the Class of 2016 will receive their high school diploma during Commencement Exercises tonight at 8 p.m. in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Arena. The event was moved to the arena due to the threat of rain. Friday morning, students and those participating in the ceremonies attended a practice session at the arena (see slide show below). Tonight, Hopkins County Military Coalition will present...
