Gysbertus “Bert” Hoppenreys
January 4, 1960 — May 20, 2026 Memorial Service for Gysbertus “Bert” Hoppenreys, age 66 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Mr. Hoppenreys passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his residence. Gysbertus “Bert” Hoppenreys was born on January 4, 1960 in Elst Holland in the Netherlands to Gysbertus Hoppenreys and Maria...
Ryan Cade Prewitt
Ryan Cade Prewitt of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away unexpectedly in Wylie, Texas, on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, at the very young age of 24. Ryan was born on April 12, 2002, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Debra Louise Saxon and Keith Prewitt . Ryan loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. He often spent time with his brother, Luke, whom he looked up to very much, shooting guns and doing target practice. He was...
Viral Graduation Photo Costs North Texas School Official Newly Appointed Administration Job
May 21, 2026 – COMMERCE, Texas — A newly appointed North Texas school district administrator has lost his job before his contract even officially began, following the rapid viral spread of a photograph showing him typing a racist text message during a high school graduation ceremony. Sam Day, who was recently announced as the incoming Director of Operations for the Commerce Independent School District, had his employment offer...
Priscilla Ashmore
December 5, 1937 — May 18, 2026Priscilla Ashmore, age 88, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Denton, Texas on December 5,1937 to Raymond Albert and Mary Jane (Blagg) Ashmore. She is survived by her nephew, Keith Ashmore of Emory, Texas and a host of great nieces and nephews. Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Albert and Mary Jane (Blagg) Ashmore;...
Dinner Bell for May 27, 2026
May 19, 2026 – WEEK OF: May 27, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs is now over one hundred (100) years old. In 1925 a group of men, who were the movers and shakers in Sulphur...
John R. “Randy” Caraway
January 15, 1953 — May 17, 2026 Tyler Memorial service for John R. “Randy” Caraway, age 73, of Tyler, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Marvin Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas, with Dr. Doug Baker officiating. Interment will be at the United States Air Force Academy cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Caraway passed away at Christus Mother Frances in Tyler, Texas, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. John R....
Official Media Statement: Missing Kayaker Recovered from West Bay, May 18
May 20, 2026 – GALVESTON – Texas Game Wardens and partner agencies recovered the body of a missing kayaker in West Bay on Monday, May 18. The search began after two adult brothers launched kayaks in West Bay on the evening of Sunday, May 17. Neither was wearing a life jacket when one of the kayaks capsized. One brother was able to make it back to shore, but the other did not resurface. Texas Game Wardens, along with local, state...
The Sulphur Springs High School 2026 Graduation Ceremony was Held May 15th
May 19, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs High School 2026 Graduation Ceremony was held Friday, May 15th, 2026. The event was held at Gerald Prim Stadium in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The ceremony began at 7:30pm. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this important...
Susan “Diane” Livsey
October 2, 1942 — May 16, 2026 Susan Diane Smith Livsey (known as Momma and Grammie to her family) of Overton, TX, passed peacefully in her sleep into the waiting arms of Jesus on Friday, May 15, 2026. Born October 2, 1942, to Jacob Weldon Smith, Sr. and Susie Marietta (Lyle) in Longview TX, Diane spent her first few years in the East Texas oil patch while her father served in the United States Army during World War II. Later she...
Jimmy Foley
March 13, 1957 — May 16, 2026 Nelta Graveside service for Jimmy Foley, age 69, of Nelta, Texas, will be held at 12:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Connor Cemetery in Dike, Texas, with Bro. Donnie Powers officiating. Joe Forshee, James Sisson “Sisco”, Stanley Roberts, Isaac Foley, Samuel Foley, and Jonah Foley serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the service at Connor Cemetery. Mr. Foley passed...
