Jerry Lancaster
Jerry Lancaster Memorial service for Jerry Lancaster, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, TX, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Hopkins County Civic Center with Israel Lewis officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Ferrell, Mickey Barker, Roy King, Johnny Froneberger, John Poskey, Nicky Mullens, Kyle Roberts, Jonathan Holt, David Holt and...
FEMA Help Is On The Way For Texas, But Not For Individuals In Hopkins County
Newly elected president Joe Biden made headlines by approving Texas as a Federal Disaster Area due to the effects of the winter storm, but Hopkins County was excluded from individual assistance. Only 77 counties out of the 254 Texas counties were approved for individual assistance, where individuals (mostly without insurance) can apply for damage reimbursement directly from the federal government. Texas Governor Greg Abbott thanked...
Chris Fahey
\Chris Fahey of Como, Texas passed away February 15th at UT-Tyler Hospital in Jacksonville. She is survived by her husband, Mike Fahey, daughter Candace (Joe) Redden, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Chris was a retired special education teacher, and a member of Lone Star Quilt Guild. She also enjoyed gardening, taking care of her goats and her pets. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 27 at 2:00...
Brenda Kay Maynard
Brenda Kay Maynard entered the pearly gates of Heaven on Wednesday, Feb 10, 2021. She passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 63. Brenda was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas on February 2, 1958 to Shirley Ann Williams Story and Wiley Bob Howard. Brenda was a lifelong nurse who loved her patients as her own. Brenda was also an avid dog lover. Brenda lived her life for her son, Bryan Tennison,...
Earl Lee Downs
Earl Lee Downs, age 99, passed from this life on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Earl, and twin brother Arthur, were born on August 25, 1921 in Corley, TX in Bowie County to Hermon and Annie Bassham Downs. In 1931, two years into the Great Depression, the Downs family with their nine children moved from Corley to Maud to Pittsburg and eventually to Earl’s childhood home on County Rd 1582 in Avinger TX. Earl Attended Pruitt Lake School...
Sherry Coffman
Funeral service for Sherry Coffman, age 57, of Dike, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Eason officiating. Interment will be at Nelta Cemetery with Roy Herman, Jeremy Herman, Tim Edwards, Larry Cox, Bryan Stewart, and Jordan “Luke” Miller serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Coffman passed away on February 17, 2021 at...
James Kelly Patton, Sr.
James Kelly Patton, Sr. (Jim), 76, passed away peacefully in Sulphur Springs, Texas on February 14, 2021. He was surrounded by is wife, four sons and their families. Jim was born in 1944 in Marquette, Michigan and was preceded in death by his parents, Othal Kelly Patton and Gertrude Sylvia Patton. Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha Jean Patton of Sulphur Springs; four sons, Kelly (Joan) Patton of Tucson,...
Sulphur Springs Water Supply Unaffected By Winter Storm
As millions across the state of Texas face challenges with their water supply, Sulphur Springs water supply is not being affected by the winter storm. “With a working generator as a backup power supply, there is no need to worry.” Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell said he’s received information that some customers have been collecting and saving water after hearing reports of other cities with no water...
Jon Moss
Graveside services for Jon Thomas “Johnny” Moss Jr., age 75, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Cooper, TX with Bro. C.J. Duffey officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryan Chitwood, Anthony Chitwood, Gordon “Spike” Hall, Dr. Donald “Skipper” Dossett, and Zac Kelty. There will be a come and go visitation held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at...
Richard Flowers
Funeral service with military honors for Richard Flowers, age 75, of Dike, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Interment will be held at Conner Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Flowers passed away on February 9, 2021 at Legends Health Care and Rehab in Paris, Tx. Richard was born on October 6, 1945 to Oliver and...
