Sulphur Springs’ Pacific Park Structures Vandalized With Graffiti
January 8, 2024 – The Sulphur Springs Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying the person or persons responsible for vandalism resulting in the damage of several commercial buildings as well as buildings and structures in the newly rebuilt Pacific Park. The incident occurred late Friday night, January 6, 2024. Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Mark Estes is investigating the case and asks if anyone has any...
Patricia McClour
Born January 3, 1952 died January 5, 2024 Patricia McClour was born January 3, 1952 in El Paso, TX. She passed away January 5, 2024 at Sunny Springs Health and Rehab. No formal services will be scheduled. With our condolences.
Frances Dial
Funeral service for Frances Dial, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Harold Nash officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Jeremy Dial, Lee Austin Dial, Jacoby K. Dial, Gerald Fielden Jr., Rodney Bradley and Archie Lindley serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Hunter Dial. A visitation will...
Shirley Nix
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Moore and Ashley Washburn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Scott Washburn, Cameron Warren, Johnny Cross, Red Cross, Larry Hall, Ed Pingel, Leland Long and Mikel Long serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer is James Cross. Shirley...
Harold Bradley Toon
Obituary – Harold Bradley Toon Graveside services for Harold Bradley Toon, age 72, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Seymore Cemetery. Mr. Toon passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at his home. Brad was born on November 7, 1951 in Paris, TX to Dan Moody and Alice (Sweat) Toon. After high school, he worked as a machinist until retiring from L3 in Greenville, TX. He married Margarett Toon...
Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy Arrests Greenville Man
January 4, 2023 – A Hopkins County Sheriff Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a Mazda SUV traveling over the speed limit on Hwy 11. While questioning the lone driver, the local sheriff’s deputy noticed a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle prompting a probable cause search of the vehicle. During the thorough search, more than one clear plastic bag was found containing a green leafy substance believed to be...
Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report – January 2024
January 04, 2023 – Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report submitted to Sulphur Springs City Council by City Manager Marc Maxwell CLAIMS – Unable to provide claims report this month – flu season.COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – We are applying for a $300,000 grant from the General Land Office to perform the plan. This will delay the plan a couple of months, but $300,000 is $300,000.SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER – Construction continues. We...
Cell-O-Core Shuts Down Sulphur Springs Operations
January 4, 2024 – A local drinking straw manufacturer has shut down their Sulphur Springs plant. Ohio based Cell-O-Core expanded their operations to Sulphur Springs approximately 10 years ago under an agreement with the Sulphur Springs Economic Development Corporation. The local operation is housed on CMH drive in a building owned by the local EDC. In business since 1945, Cell-O-Core is the largest U.S. based straw manufacturer...
Lisa Faye Fouse
A memorial service for Lisa Faye Fouse, age 54, of Cumby, TX will be held at a later date. Lisa passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at her home in Cumby. Lisa Faye Fouse Lisa was born on December 5, 1969 in Cooper, TX to Wilbur Petrea and Betty (Martin) Petrea. She enjoyed spending time with her family and in her spare time, she enjoyed sitting down with a good book. She is survived by her son, Colton Fouse; siblings, Jeanie Beaty,...
Margie Flanary
Funeral services for Margie Flanary, 82, of Yantis, TX, will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Caldwell officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Mrs. Flanary passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital...