Hopkins County United Way held Their Second Meeting of the Current Campaign October 8th and the Donations are just Marching In
October 8, 2024 – The Hopkins County United Way held their second meeting of the season Tuesday, (the 8th), and the donations are continuing to march in. KSST was present at this meeting. Everyone sat at a conference table at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The volunteers went around the room sharing what businesses and organizations had turned in their donation packets. Many volunteers...
Alicia Vargas
Visitation for Alicia Vargas, age 65, will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Mrs. Vargas passed away at her home in Dike, Texas on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com Alicia Vargas
Joy Allen
Funeral service for Joy Allen, age 84, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Allen passed away in Tyler, Texas on Monday, October 7, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky...
Cortland Bernard Savage
April 12, 1932 — October 7, 2024 It is with a sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Cortland Savage, age 92, on October 7, 2024. Cortland was a man of deep faith and unwavering dedication to Jesus Christ, whose passion for serving Him was evident in every aspect of his life. Born on April 12, 1932, along Route 66 in Shamrock, Texas, to Chester Melvin and Alwyn Imogene (Dysart) Savage, Cortland...
Adoption Event at Petsense in Sulphur Springs on Saturday
October 8, 2024 – Hearts of Life No-Kill Shelter in Sulphur Springs, will be at Petsense in Sulphur Springs on Saturday October 12, 2024. Stop by and see all the pets available for adoption. There will also be several local venders, selling pet related goods. Hearts of Life will also be giving away dog swag as well. Find out more by going to their official Facebook page. Here are some of the dog up for...
Big Tex Delivers Big Message
Oct. 8, 2024 – By Tony Hartzel – Safety has always been TxDOT’s top priority. Now it’s getting a boost from a BIG safety advocate. This year, TxDOT is featuring multiple safety messages with the voice of Big Tex. TxDOT recently landed the State Fair icon to remind all Texans to buckle up, drive the speed limit and limit distractions. When it comes to safety, every type of message helps TxDOT focus on its mission to ensure...
Eddie Charles Askew
July 23, 1947 ~ October 4, 2024 (age 77) Funeral Service for Eddie Charles Askew will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with W. Scott Pannell officiating. Interment will follow the service at Mel-Haven Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Eddie Charles Askew was born to parentage of James Andrew and Floretta McQueen Askew, the eldest of seven children, on July 23, 1947, in...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library to be Open October 12th
October 7, 2024 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society announces that their library will be open Saturday, October 12th, 2024, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The library will be open for “all your research needs.” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society hopes “you will join us!” The Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library is located at 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Nancy Burkham
Graveside service for Nancy Burkham, age 84, of Dike, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Connor Cemetery. Ms. Burkham passed away at her home on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Nancy Burkham
Alvis Gilbert
Memorial service for Alvis Eugene Gilbert will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at County Line Baptist Church in Miller Grove, Texas. Alvis Eugene Gilbert was born September 8, 1927 in Rains County to Eugene and Ruth Gilbert. He passed away on September 30, 2024 at the age of 97 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Alvis graduated from Rains High School at the age of 17. At the age of 18, he got a special invitation from the...
