Della Jetton Wright
Funeral service for Della Jetton Wright, age 89 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Tapp Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Posey Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Tapp Funeral Home. Mrs. Wright passed away on June 23, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Tapp Funeral Home. The...
Renata Vanderburg
Renata Vanderburg, age 61, of Cumby, Texas passed away at her home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Renata Vanderburg, age 61, of Cumby, Texas passed away at her home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Renata Lou Vanderburg was born on May 28, 1964 in Paris, Texas to Lewie Vanderburg, Jr. and Margaret Ann (Brown) Vanderburg. Renata obtained aBachelor’s degree in Education from Texas A&M Commerce and a Master’s degree in Business...
Company will Break Ground on Lithium Mining Facility in Nearby Mount Vernon
June 24, 2025 – A company will break ground on a lithium mining facility in nearby Mount Vernon in August that will create 120 jobs. Lithium is used in batteries, electric vehicles, computers and other devices. The Trump administration wants tp expedite production in order to end dependence on China for the mineral. Mount Vernon Mayor Brad Hyman says: “It’s going to be transformational for our county.” K-L-T-V television reports...
Sulphur Springs I-S-D Placed in the Top 10 in the UIL Lone Star Cup Standings
June 24, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs I-S-D placed in the Top 10 in the UIL Lone Star Cup standings for Class 4A – out of 218 school districts across Texas! Sulphur Springs took ninth place with 76 points, just behind eighth-place Lindale with 78. Among other area schools, Celina placed second, Sunnyvale was seventh, Frisco Panther Creek was 14th, Aubrey was 15th and Texarkana Pleasant Grove was 18th. The Wimberley I-S-D in...
Annada Jones
Annada Elliott Jones passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her residence. She was born on October 11, 1941 in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of William “Bill” and Marguerite Gilbert Elliott. She married James Frank Jones on December 17, 1976 who was the love of her life and they were married for 48 years. After graduation from Sulphur Springs High School, she completed her degrees from East Texas State...
Kay Frazier
Patricia Kay Frazier entered the presence of her heavenly father on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the young age of 76. She was born on August 22,1948, to William Ray (Billy) Chester and Hilga (Blount) Chester in Hopkins County. Kay was raised in Sulphur Bluff where she graduated high school as Salutatorian of her class. She married her high school sweetheart Zack Frazier June 17, 1966. They were blessed with two daughters, Angie and...
Health Care Foundation Kicks-Off Summer of Healthy Fun
June 23, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation launched its new offering, Summer of Healthy Fun, on Monday, June 23, providing local media and the Foundation Board of Directors with an opportunity to sample what this new program has in store. The Summer of Healthy Fun is intended to let each Hopkins County citizen pursue their healthy goals through education and activities. At the...
6th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo is Sold Out
June 23, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Tables for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 6th Annual Designer Handbag Bingo were completely sold out before noon on the first day of sales—a record-breaking response. Individual tickets will not be available for purchase. The event is expected to see 590 in attendance, making it the largest yet. This year’s title sponsor is Alliance Bank, Alliance Bank Financial Services, and...
First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs Awarded Scholarships This Year
June 23, 2025 – The First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, awarded scholarships to five worthy individuals this year. The five 2025 Seniors that earned the scholarships from First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs were Lucy Conner, Mac Conner, Gabriel Hardy, Cameron Brown, and Lucas Silva. First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, congratulates their 2025 Seniors! For more information,...
Marilyn Coker
August 29, 1938 — June 22, 2025 Yantis Funeral Service for Marilyn Coker, age 86, of Yantis, Texas will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Yantis, Texas. Interment will follow at Yantis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Coker passed away at Rockwall Nursing Care Center on Sunday, June 22, 225. Marilyn...
