Solar Eclipse Safety Tips
March 18, 2024 – The frenzy continues about the upcoming solar eclipse with Sulphur Springs being in the centerline pathway for April 8th. Many are making plans on how to capitalize or avoid the huge crowds of folks that will make their way into Hopkins County to experience the eclipse with a little longer total darkness by being in the centerline. As residents and visitors prepare, “viewing safety” should be a top...
Free Cone Day is Back at Dairy Queen!
For one day only, Tuesday, March 19th, Dairy Queen will be giving away one small plain cone to each customer at local Dairy Queen restaurants. Free Cone Day has become an anticipated annual tradition for DQ restaurants in Texas, symbolizing the arrival of warmer weather and the joy of indulging in delicious frozen treats. This year, DQ restaurants in Texas will share smiles and sweetness with a free small plain cone at participating...
Randy Potter
Randy Wayne Potter, age 74 of Brashear, TX, passed away peacefully on March 16th 2024 at his home in Brashear. Randy was born in Dallas Co. Tx September 15th, 1949 to Charlie and Billie Jo Potter (Paulk). Randy was a proud Army Veteran. He was also a Teamster of 32 years before he retired. Randy loved his family very much and was so proud of his son, Brian and his grandchildren, Spencer, and Sicily. Randy is survived by...
Russell Irvin Davis
Memorial Service for Russell Irvin Davis “RD”, age 79, of Cumby, TX will be conducted at 10:00 a.m.,Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Community Lighthouse Baptist Church with Pastor Terry Ratliff officiating.Russell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 11, 2024. Russell was born on March 20, 1944 in Plainview, TX to Joseph and Bonnie Davis. He graduated fromLockney High School in 1963. Russell married the...
Spencer Dean Hinkle
Funeral Service for Spencer Dean Hinkle, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be conducted at 2:00 p.m.,Sunday, March 17, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Mike Stewart, Jeff Coleman, Elliott Pope,Chris Pope, Randy Jones, Billy Baldridge and Darrell Meeks will be serving as pallbearers. Honorarypallbearers will be Jeff Bledsoe and Wayne Bledsoe. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,Saturday, March 16, 2024 at West Oaks...
Cindy Hill
Funeral Service for Cindy Hill, age 75, of Winnsboro, TX will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Greenpond Baptist Church, Como, TX with Rev. Terry Bolton officiating. Interment will follow at Como Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. before the service. Serving as pallbearers will be Bo Baxter, Logan Caddell, Brodie Ogle, Colton Falls, Mac Hankins, and Randy White. Cindy passed away on Monday, March...
Carol Denise Brooks
Memorial Service for Carol Denise Brooks, age 59, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be conducted at 3:00 p.m.,Saturday, March 16, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cordel Jackson officiating. Carolwas born on June 15, 1964 in Hopkins County, TX to Georgia Mae Brooks. Carol passed away on March10, 2024 Carol attended Sulphur Springs High School and worked for many years in home health care. Sheenjoyed fishing, working in her...
Kelly Everett Brown
Funeral Services for Kelly Everett Brown age 40, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be conducted at 10: a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Gene Mattison officiating and Russ Brown, Kevin Brown, Larry Osentowski, Joshua Anderson, Colby Anderson, Seth Osentowski and Justin Ashby serving as pallbearers. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Sulphur Bluff...
Alfredo Yanez
May 20, 1955 — March 9, 2024 A Funeral Mass will be held for Alfredo Yanez, age 68, of Reilly Springs, Texas, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at St. James Catholic Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, the Rosary will begin at 7:00 P.M. Interment will follow the funeral mass...
Robert Wilson
Robert Dwane (RD) Wilson was born on October 25, 1937 in Yukon, OK to Retta (Vien) and Lonnie Wilson. He was born the third of four boys, David, Paul, and Jim all preceded him in death. Bob passed peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with his loved ones by his side after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. After graduation from East Dallas High School, Bob joined the military and spent...