Richard L. “Dick” Delk
Mr. Richard L. “Dick” Delk, age 80 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, February 20th, 2020 in Tyler. He was born on September 29th, 1939 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Ed Delk and Eather Delk. He was a member of Little Hope Baptist Church and a retired from ETMC in Quitman. Dick and his family also had Delk Equipment for many years in Quitman and he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. Richard L....
Graduation at Sulphur Springs Public Library
Career Online High School is a program that enables adults without a high school diploma or GED, to take classes to earn their high school diploma. A student can take up to 18 months to complete the program, but the changes a student goes through during this event are amazing. The library is pleased to announce a graduation is planned for March 10 at 6pm at the library for 2 graduates. You are cordially invited to witness these adult...
Alton Glen Kennemer
Alton Glen Kennemer, 90, of Winnsboro, Texas was welcomed into heaven on February 20, 2020. Glen was born on January 28, 1930 in Winnsboro to Elmer and Opal (Moore) Kennemer. Mr. Kennemer grew up in the Cartwright community, was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force and had been a truck driver most of his life. He was a member of the Walnut St. Baptist Church. Alton Glen Kennemer Glen was preceded in death by his parents; sons...
At Least 7 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
At least seven people were booked into Hopkins County jail between Feb. 18 and Feb. 19 on felony warrants, according to arrest reports. David Paul Allread Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Alvin Jordan traveled to a Rockwall County jail, where he took David Paul Allred into custody at 10:59 a.m. Feb. 18. Jordan transported Allred to Hopkins County jail, where the 34-year-old Royse City man was booked for bond forfeiture on a...
DRB Approves Main Street Sign Application
The Downtown Revitalization Board’s monthly meeting was handled in short order this week. Aside from approval of the Jan. 14 meeting minutes, there was only on item on the agenda for discussion and consideration. Painted wall sign on the Davis Street-facing side of a business at 230 Main St., Suite A. The DRB received a second sign application for 230 Main St., Suite A. The business had received approval at the Jan. 14 DRB...
James Earl Whitmore
James Earl Whitmore 62 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away Sunday February 16, 2020 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Services are pending with J.C. White Funeral & Cremation Services of Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Online condolences may be left at www.jcwhitefd.com. With our condolences.
Darrell Puckett
Visitation for Darrell (D-Ray) Puckett, age 18, of Sulphur Springs, will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Darrell passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home. Darrell Ray was born on January 26, 2002 in Sulphur Springs to Anita Ballard and Darrell Woodroe Puckett. D-Ray was a student at Sulphur Springs High School and played football. He worked at Los Mochis...
Police Arrest 2 Pedestrians On Ardis Street Following Disturbance Complaint
A disturbance complaint on Ardis Street Wednesday afternoon resulted in two arrests, one on a controlled substance charge and one for public intoxication, according to police reports. Police at 1:44 p.m. Feb. 19 contacted a 45-year-old Sulphur Springs man who was walking on Ardis Street. He was walking toward the location where the disturbance was reported. Officers reported smelling a strong alcohol odor on the pedestrian. He also...
SS Public Library Hosts Graduation of Two Students in Career Online High School
You are invited to attend as two more students are honored with a graduation ceremony of Career Online High School, hosted at Sulphur Springs Public Library. The public is invited to attend. Librarian Hope Cain has announced the graduation date as Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 6pm. Career Online High School is a program that enables adults without a high school diploma or GED, to take classes to earn their high school diploma. A student...
Traffic Stop Results In Longview Man’s Arrest On Controlled Substance Charge
A Texas Street traffic stop resulted in a Longview man’s arrest for alleged methamphetamine possession. Brandon Chad Phillips The driver reportedly extremely nervous when talking to the officer, leading the officer to obtain permission to search the black Cadillac STS. A clear bag containing a white crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine was located in the sedan, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt...
