Gary Dwayne Totten
Mr. Gary Dwayne Totten, age 72 of Willis, Texas passed away on Sunday, December 30th, 2019 in Willis. He was born on October 7th, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA to George B. Totten, III and Mae Dale Totten.He was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Dale Totten and sister, Laura Totten Cassady.Gary is survived by his wife, Jane Ross Totten of Willis; sons, Damon Dwayne Totten and wife Carmen of Raveswood, West Virginia and Dwaine Spier;...
SSPD: Attempt To Locate Wanted Person Results In Location of Suspected Methamphetamine, 2 Arrests
An attempt by local officers to locate a wanted person Wednesday night didn’t reveal the sought individual, but did reportedly turn up suspected methamphetamine and two felony arrests, according to police reports. William James Ragsdale Rodney Edward Petrea Jr. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Zachary Brown reported that while police were searching a Calvert Street residence, they entered a room and found two males. Inside was the...
Roy Dean Dunn, Sr.
Graveside services for Roy Dean Dunn, Sr., age 56, of Point, TX, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Clifton Cemetery with Rev. Mark Garrett officiating. Pallbearers will be Roy Dunn, Jr., James Rogers, Hunter Reppond, James Carter, Garrett Rogers and Rick Garmon. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Anders, Wade Eppars and Randall Wright. There will be no formal visitation. Roy Dean Dunn, Sr. Roy passed away...
De Hungerford
Funeral service for De Hungerford, age 97, of Sulphur Springs, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2019 at First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs with Rev. Paul Bailey and Rev. Boyd Sawyer officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Ichabod “Quint” Balkcom V, Daniel Balkcom, Scott Barnett, Tee Green, Dr. Chris Burling, and Kevin Dixon serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be...
Brenda O’Shield
Brenda O’Shield, age 75, of Sulphur Springs passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Mrs. O’Shield was born August 14, 1944 in Sulphur Springs to Chester “Bunny” Littlefield and Evelyn Lunceford. She was a caregiver and beloved mother and grandmother. Brenda is survived by her son, Curtis Fisher; grandchildren, Daniel Fisher, Dustin Fisher and Leah Johnson; great grandchildren,...
Chamber Connection For Jan. 2, 2020
Would you like to recognize an Outstanding Educator? Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce By Lezley Brown, CEO/President Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here is your chance … the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee wants to allow all Hopkins County Citizens to nominate their candidates for “Outstanding Professional Educator” (administrator, counselor, diagnostician or teacher) “Outstanding Para...
Don Julian's Top 16 SSHS Sports Stories For 2019 Continues With #1-2
Don Julian’s cap and cup By Don Julian A review of the sports files recently produced a list of 16 top stories involving Wildcats and Lady Cats teams during 2019. The list began running Monday, Dec. 23, and will continue through the first day of the New Year, with additional . On Jan. 2, a story will provide the entire list of 16. #2 SSHS Sports Story: Lady Cats Track Star SaDavia Porter Qualifies For State Meet in 100-Meter...
Man Reportedly Injured In Tractor-Vehicle Crash
A man was reportedly hospitalized following a crash involving a vehicle and tractor on Hillcrest Drive New Year’s Eve. The crash was reported to emergency dispatchers shortly before 5 p.m. Dec. 31, 2019. A vehicle and tractor reportedly collided in the 1200 block of South Hillcrest Drive; a man was reported to have been ejected from the tractor. The man was reportedly treated at a Tyler trauma center for injuries sustained in...
Car Found Submerged In Lake Sulphur Springs
A car suspected to be a stolen vehicle was recovered from Lake Sulphur Springs New Year’s Day, according to police. A car was located earlier in the week by fishers and pulled out of Lake Sulphur Springs. Fishermen on Lake Sulphur Springs earlier in the week were reportedly using sonar to look at the bottom of the lake. Utilizing the tool, they found what they believed to be a vehicle in the lake. The anglers contacted...
Missouri Man Jailed In Hopkins County On Controlled Substance Charge
Curtis Wayne Knighten A 38-year-old St. Joseph, Missouri man was jailed in Hopkins County after troopers located suspected methamphetamine in the truck he was driving on New Year’s Eve. Sorley reported seeing an open alcohol container in plain view in the floorboard, so he had Knighten step out of the so the highway patrol trooper could check for more open containers. Knighten allegedly gave his permission for the DPS officer to...
