*Update* Authorities Searching for Missing Teen
May 23, 2025 – ***Missing Person has been located***Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office released a photo early Friday morning of a missing teen from the Hopkins County area. Evelyn Vazquez The 16-year-old female is identified as Evelyn Vazquez who was last seen at her workplace (McDonald’s) on Thursday evening. Authorities believe she may be with Angel Daniel Garduno Guerrero, age 25, and traveling in a 2010 Chevy Malibu...
Homegoing Celebration for Laron Dewayne Ross
Public Viewing: May 23,2025 at Green Leaf Mortuary 200 Putman St. Sulphur Springs Texas, 75482 Time: 3pm until 6pm Service: May 24,2025 at Morning Chapel Baptist Church Time:12pm
Barbara Helton Cotten
November 29, 1950 — May 19, 2025ComoVisitation for Barbara Helton Cotten, age 74, of Como, Texas will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Cotten passed away in Kilgore, Texas on Monday, May 19, 2025. Barbara Cotten was born on November 29, 1950 in Commerce, Texas to Oscar “Shorty” and Ivy (Fox) Helton. She married Herbert Cotton on August 11, 1989. When...
Barbara Ann Ballard
A private family burial will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park for Barbara Ann Ballard, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Ballard passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Barbara Ann Ballard was born on December 28, 1936 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Ferris and Bertha (Phillips) Wyatt. She married Mickey M. Ballard in Sulphur Springs, Texas in 1959. She worked 35 years at Rockwell International as a master scheduler. She...
Michael “Mike” McCool
Memorial Services for Michael “Mike” McCool will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mike passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Michael “Mike” McCool
Baby Brielle Rose Griffin
Quitman A private graveside service for Brielle Rose Griffin, of Quitman, Texas will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park. Brielle is survived by her parents, Mary Katherine and Joshua Andrew Griffin; brothers, Kaelum Andrew and Asher Shilo; sisters, Arabella Kimberly and Adaline Mae; grandparents, Rodney and Kimberly Reece, and Darla and Peter Griffin; great grandparents, Jerry and Judy Crites; great grandma, Mary Ann Reece, and uncles,...
Homeowners May Get Larger Tax Break
May 21, 2025 – Texas homeowners are one step closer to a bigger tax break after the state House gave unanimous preliminary approval to a set of legislative proposals Tuesday. House members advanced bills aimed at giving homeowners relief on the property taxes they pay toward school districts, the biggest chunk of a property owner’s tax bill. Senate Bill 4 by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Houston Republican, would change the...
DeWayne Manns
December 29, 1946 — May 19, 2025 Yantis Memorial service for DeWayne Manns, age 78, of Yantis, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Inurnment to follow at Yantis Cemetery. No formal visitation will be held. Honorary pallbearers will include Darry McDonald, Bill Basham, Jim Pace, Marcus Mooreland, David Coker, Sr., and Chad Morgan. Mr. Manns passed away at...
Sponsorships for HCHC Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo On Sale Now
May 20, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Sponsorships are officially on sale for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo. The event will be Thursday, August 7 and approximately 590 are expected to be in attendance. There are 4 tiers of sponsorships available. The Luxury Bag Sponsorship is $2,500 and includes a table on the front row with bingo packets for 8 players. Sponsors’ logos will appear in the...
Madine Cash
August 14, 1931 ~ May 17, 2025 (age 93) Madine Cash Obituary Graveside Services for Madine Cash will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2025 at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with Dr. Harold Nash officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service at East Caney Cemetery. Madine passed away on May 17, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. With our...
