Richard Ethridge
Born March 1, 1946 died February 26, 2024 Visitation Service for Richard Ethridge, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Mr. Ethridge passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, February 26, 2024.Richard Dean Ethridge was born on March 1, 1946 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Harvey J. and Opal Irene (Boykin) Ethridge. He was...
Jennings Back in Jail on Evading Arrest Warrant
February 27, 2024 – An active warrant of Evading Arrest or Detention (Class A Misdeameanor) for Everett Jennings resulted in the arrest of the suspect at the Hopkins County Courthouse on Monday. This latest arrest marks the second arrest for the Sulphur Springs resident in as many weeks since allegedly fleeing apprehension from a family member’s residence. Jennings was arrested in Rockwall County on another charge stemming...
Kevin Wade Matheny
Funeral Service for Kevin Wade Matheny, age, 46 of Princeton, TX will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Lisa Brown officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at North Hopkins Cemetery with Jerold Matheny, Jacob Arrington, J.C. Patrick, Joel Palmer, Joshua Palmer and Chris...
Bobby Gene Goswick
Bobby Gene Goswick, age 96, of Saltillo, Texas passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home and the Graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. at the Old Saltillo Cemetery with Rev. Dan Hoke officiating. He was born on August 8, 1927, to Moses and Mary Arthur Goswick. He grew up in the Old Saltillo community where he attended...
Doyle “Gene” Bratcher
Born July 23, 1944 died February 23, 2024 at the age of 79. With our condolences.
Scott and Margaret Stahl Continue Lion Legacy at A&M Commerce
February 26, 2024 – Alumnus Scott Stahl and his wife, Margaret, from Sulphur Springs, Texas, have recently presented a generous gift to Texas A&M University-Commerce. The Scott W. Stahl and Margaret Stahl Gift Agreement will provide matching gift opportunities that champion the Greatest Need Fund and Alumni Association memberships at the university. The Stahl’s Lion legacy spans three generations, including Dr. Jim...
William Paul Peacock
Graveside Service for William Paul Peacock, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Peerless Cemetery, Peerless, TX with Pastor Michael Davis officiating. Mr. Peacock passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home. William was born October 21, 1943 in Boxelder, TX to Paul and Ava (Baird) Peacock. He married Mildred Walls in Rockwall, TX on June 25, 1985. Mr. Peacock was...
Mitigating The Impacts of Invasive Species In Texas
February 26, 2024 – Press Release from Texas A&M Forest Service concerning Invasive Species in Texas Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas Invasive species cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees to potentially wiping out entire species. Because of their widespread impact, Texas A&M Forest Service is taking great lengths to help mitigate their impacts and...
Billie Ruth Tunnell
Born August 30, 1937 died February 23, 2024 at the age of 86. FUNERAL SERVICE will be Sunday March 3, 2024 2:00 PM at Oakland Gospel Church7473 FM 2653 Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be Sunday March 3, 2024 3:00 PM at Ridgeway Cemetery 5477 FM 2653 N Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 Billie Ruth Tunnell
Cindy Newkirk
June 21, 1959 — February 22, 2024 A Celebration of Life Service for Cindy Newkirk, age 64, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home, Sulphur Springs, TX. Visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. Cindy went home to be with the Lord peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Cynthia Diane Newkirk was born to John Bernice and Mary Ann (Cayton) Goldsmith on June...





