Chance Roger Morgan
Chance Roger Morgan went home to heaven on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, where his Lord embraced him with grace and open arms. Even though the family’s hearts are broken since he was taken from them so young, they are at peace knowing he is being welcomed by his loved ones who have gone before him. They can only imagine the blessed reunion between him and his father for whom he had so much love and admiration. Born at Medical City in Dallas,...
Texas A&M-Commerce Name Change Saga Continues
July 12, 2024 – About 200 people attended a hearing in the Sam Rayburn Student Center Thursday on the possibility of A&M-Commerce changing its name yet again. Public radio station K-E-T-R reports president Mark Rudin told the group that “Texas A&M University-Dallas ” was not the only rebranding option being discussed. “East Texas A&M University” is also among the options under consideration. Before the 1996 rebrand...
Sulphur Springs Whataburger Adds DoorDash as McDonald’s Closes for Rebuild
Whataburger July 11, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs Whataburger recently added DoorDash as a delivery option to the many ways to get your Whataburger fix. DoorDash remains the most prevalent delivery service for restaurant delivery in Hopkins County as UberEats and others don’t seem to have as many drivers. Staff at the local eatery reports that the DoorDash delivery option has been very popular since implementation, and now...
Sara Matilda James
November 3, 1960 ~ July 6, 2024 age 63 Sara Matilda James passed away on July 6, 2024. Sara James, 63, was reunited with her loved ones and friends at the Pearly Gates of Heaven on July 6, 2024. Sara James was born on November 3, 1960 in Macon, Georgia, to the late Matilda R. and William E. James. She attended Georgia Southern University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. For 27 years, she taught science at...
Gustavo Lopez Miranda and Karla Ruiz Obituary
Funeral Mass for Gustavo Lopez Miranda age 44, and Karla Ruiz age 18, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Saint James Catholic Church with Father Lawrence Love officiating. Serving as pallbearers for Gustavo will be Andres Chavez, Jesus Yañez Jr., Pascual Fiscal, Omar Ramirez, Carlos Huerta and Miguel Hernandez. For Karla Aylin Perez, Brian Yañez, Jesus Yañez, Jasmin Yañez, Giovani Garcia, and Alex Jimenez....
Carrie Lenn Turner
Carrie Lenn Turner, age 66, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. Carrie was born on July 26, 1957, to Sunny and Eddie Turner in Savannah, Georgia. Carrie was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Windle Turner. Survivors include her daughter, Kelsey Barnhard of Kingsland, Georgia. She was blessed with four beautiful grandchildren: Christian, Zachary, Grayson, and Caroline....
Micah Loyd Stotts
Celebration of Life gathering for Micah Loyd Stotts will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Visitation will be one hour prior from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Pippin & Hill Cemetery in Miller Grove, Texas. Micah passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Micah was born on June 16, 1981, in Sulphur Springs. He grew up in Miller Grove, where he...
Tim Kelty
Tim Kelty Funeral Services for Tim Kelty, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs with Rev. Fred Randles, Dr. Jeff Gravens, and Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Zac Kelty, Jared Glenn, Sam Lynd, Drew DeLong, Tanner Cordova, Lee Clarac, Dalton Irby, Mickie Rajovic, Blake Isham, and Mac Conner...
Sybil Coke
A Graveside service will be held for Mrs. Sybil Coke on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 2p.m in the Restlawn Memorial Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Sybil Coke of Sulphur Springs, Texas joined the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the age of 93. Mrs. Sybil Coke of Sulphur Springs, Texas joined the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the age of 93. Sybil was born April 29, 1931 to Dewey Franklin Cunningham and Evie...
Pyrotecnico Takes Blame For Sulphur Springs Fireworks Failure
July 2, 2024 – In a letter dated July 2, 2024 Regional Director Justin Pruett for Pyrotecnico, the fireworks provider for the Independence Day Concert on June 29th, took responsibility for the failure experienced by those in attendance for the sub-standard show. The letter further stated that the fireworks show that they delivered was not in accordance with the expectations fo the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, who has worked...
