Billie Jean Burns-Ross
Jean Ross passed away quietly at her beloved home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was the first born child and only daughter of W.B. and Guylah Burns of Delta County. She eloped with a handsome native Hopkins County boy, Nelson H. Ross, in 1948 after he returned from WWII. Jean was happy to spend her whole life in these two counties living a good ‘ol country life. She had a tireless work ethic that started with picking cotton by hand....
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is Hiring
August 22, 2023 – Full time and part time positions are available at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office as local Sheriff Lewis Tatum has added (3) new full time positions to next year’s budget, which will start October 1, 2023. In addition, salaries are increasing for all county employees including the newly needed Patrol Deputy positions which will start at $59,400 after October 1. Other positions are also...
Tammy Matlock
Memorial service for Tammy Matlock, age 53 of Saltillo, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Danny Christenberry officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Matlock passed away on August 20, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances-Sulphur Springs. Tammy was born on October 13, 1969 in Hopkins County, Texas to Ibra Mitchell “I.M” Melba Ann (Green) Mills. She married Larry...
Amanda Kay Lawson
Amanda Kay Lawson, 46 of Cooper, Texas passed away Wednesday August 16, 2023. Memorial Services are scheduled for 11a.m. Saturday August 19, 2023, at Delta Funeral Home Chapel Family will receive friends and family from 10 a.m. to 11a.m prior to service. Amanda was born in Dallas, Texas on July 3, 1977, to Alvin and LaRue (Cain) Lawson. Amanda married Tammy Davis on May 27, 2018, in Cooper, Texas, she worked at Town and Country Dry...
Pam Schonard
Pam Schonard, age 72 of Alba, Texas passed away on August 15, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. Pam was born in Ft. Worth, Texas to John Robert Schonard Sr. and Emma Joyce (Woodard) Schonard. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education at Texas Women’s University. Pam worked in several fields throughout her life, most recently as a hospital admissions administrator. She is survived by her sister, Pat Byrd;...
Texas Attorney General Shoots Down Franklin County’s Fight Against Solar Plant
August 17, 2023 – Angela Comenero who is serving as provisional attorney general for the State of Texas dealt a blow this week to nearby Franklin County who has been searching for solutions to fight proposed solar plants. Angry residents in Franklin County have asked their county commissioners to impose restrictions on proposed solar farms in their county, including a 180-day moratorium on commercial solar development. The...
Marie Casey
Memorial service for Marie Casey, age 84 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday. August 21, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Mike Powell officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Casey passed away on August 14, 2023 at her residence. Marie was born on January 27, 1939 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to James Henry “Shorty” and Frances (Nordin) Britton. She married Bobby Gene Casey on October 12,...
Benjamin Richard Ellison
Benjamin Richard Ellison, age 66 of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 10 A.M. at Winterfield Cemetery in Pickton, Texas with Bro. Jeff Tiemeyer officiating. Ben was born to Edward Lee and Juanita Ella (Barrow) Ellison on October 1, 1956, in Franklin County, Texas. He married Aleen Delores Edwards in Hopkins County, Texas on...
Margie Ordiway
Funeral service for Margie Ordiway, age 65 of Winnsboro, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Nub Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Ordiway passed away on August 14, 2023 at Lakeview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. With our condolences.
State Fair of Texas Announces New Minors Policy
August 15, 2023 The State Fair of Texas is proud to be a family-friendly environment for visitors of all ages to celebrate all things Texan. As an added safety measure, the State Fair is implementing an AFTER 5 P.M. MINORS POLICY. During the 2023 State Fair of Texas, starting at 5:00 p.m. daily, all minors, age 17 and under, must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone (21+) when entering the Fair. Parents, guardians, or...
