Sherry Lindley
Sherry Lindley was born on September 20, 1963, in Hopkins County to Troy Miller and Lou Jane Lindley. She was a member of East Caney Baptist Church. Sherry entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2021. Sherry was preceded in death by both parents, Troy Miller and Lou Lindley. She leaves to cherish her memories two young men she loved, Aarron and Johon Givens; sisters, Cassandra Lindley of Sulphur Springs, Afra Evans (Kevin) of Dallas,...
New Mexico Woman Accused Of Money Laundering
A New Mexico woman was accused of money laundering following a late night traffic stop; the two other occupants were arrested on misdemeanor charges early Friday morning, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported stopping a maroon Cadillac Escalade at for a traffic violation between 12:15 and 12:30 a.m. June 4, 2021, near mile marker 112 on Interstate 30 west. A records check showed no...
4 Men Arrested For Engaging In Organized Criminal Activity Remain in Jail Friday
The four Sulphur Springs men arrested for engaging in organzied criminal activity, following the search of a W.A. Street residence Thursday morning, remain in Hopkins County jail late Friday morning. Bond had yet to be set for 21-year-old Dedric Godbolt, 26-year-old Eddwardo Akan Adams, 24-year-old Cristian Lonnie Jackson and 19-year-old Michah Jihaad Wright Timmons on the first-degree felony charge. Adams also found was charged on an...
Saltillo Graduates Awarded Garmon Scholarships
(Photo submitted by Johnna West, Saltillo ISD) Paisley Kastner, Kristina Wade, Garrett Tarver and Anna Reeder were presented with $1,500 scholarships, given in memory of longtime educator Kerry Garmon, during the Saltillo High School Senior Class of 2021 graduation last week in the school gym named after Garmon. Click here for information about additionals scholarships received by these and other members of the Saltillo High School...
Search Nets Cache Of Contraband And 4 Arrests
The search of a Sulphur Springs address netted a cache of contraband and 4 arrests, according to police. An investigation into narcotic activity resulted in Sulphur Springs Police Special Crimes Unit investigators seeking and obtaining a narcotic search warrant. The SCU investigators, with SWAT officers standing by as a precaution, served the warrant around 8:30 a.m. June 3, 2021. Inside, officers located 1.5 pounds of marijuana, 760...
City Council Approves Rezoning Requests, Grant Application, Hears Project Updates
Sulphur Springs City Council approved rezoning requests and a grant application for a new project this week. City Finance Director reports March sales tax numbers were up. Rezoning Requests The city council approved on second and final reading ordinances granting rezoning requests from Larry and Linda Evans and Chuck Sickles during the the regular council meeting on June 1, 2021. The Evans asked that their property at 1340 South...
Infant Tested Positive For Methamphetamine
A 29-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was charged with child endangerment after her infant tested positive for methamphetamine, according to police reports. Kelsey Devon Carrillo AKA Sarah Andrea Kijinitchee (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigators assisted Child Protective Services agents with a 1-year-old child after arresting the child’s mother on May 23, 2021, after finding more...
Tira News: Aiguier Cemetery Association, Quarterly City Council Meetings To Be Held
By Jan Vaughn, Tira News Correspondent I received word this week that the Aiguier Cemetery Association meeting will be held at the North Hopkins School Cafeteria, rather than the cemetery grounds, on Sunday, June 6. A covered dish lunch will be shared at noon, followed by a brief business meeting. Please make plans to bring a covered-dish and share a meal and memories. After lunch there will be a brief business meeting. Donations for...
Wendy Childs
Funeral services for Wendy Ruth Childs, age 47, of Dike will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2021, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Donnie Powers officiating. Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Jason Childs, Gene Childs, Clayton Fite, Bryan Schutz, Cole Swanner, and Evin Darlin serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., prior to service time. Wendy passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at...
Cumby Junior High Students Receive Awards
Cumby Junior High School recent held an awards program to recognize students with academic awards for being on the honor roll. Class awards were also given for excellence, growth and GRIT in science, English language arts, social studies, math, algebra, fine arts and art classes Honor Rolls Recognized for being on the A Honor Roll at Cumby Junior High were: 7th Graders Chloe Groves, Mylee Hall, Ella Horne and Isaac Taylor; and8th...
