Frank LeRoy Casteel
Frank LeRoy Casteel went to his Heavenly home on Saturday June 8, 2019 in Tyler, TX surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on Wednesday October 31, 1934 to the late Clarence and LaVerne (Davis) Casteel in Galveston, TX. After school Frank joined the U.S. Army and became a paratrooper with the 82cd Airborne Division. Frank met the love of his life Alice Johnson and they were about to start their 65th year together as husband...
Dinner Bell Menu For June 12th, 2019
The Young Parents Sunday School Class of The First United Methodist Church is the this weeks Community Partner. Hamburger Stroganoff Mashed Potatoes Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Gorgeous Green Salad Buttered French Bread Apple Sour Cream Cake Blueberries and Vanilla Pudding (the no added sugar dessert) Hope to see you! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill declaring children’s lemonade stands legal
Great news, children of Texas: Your unlicensed lemonade stands soon won’t be criminal enterprises. Children will no longer need permits to operate lemonade stands starting Sept. 1 Gov. Greg Abbott late Monday signed a bill that prohibits cities and neighborhood associations from enacting rules that block or regulate children trying to sell nonalcoholic drinks like lemonade on private property. The law targets local health codes and...
Police: Woman Arrested For Fighting Bus Driver, Trying To Take Gun From Trooper
A 33-year-old Texarkana woman’s combative behavior toward a bus driver and state trooper landed her in the county jail on a misdemeanor charge early Sunday morning.Officers were dispatched to a West Shannon Road truck stop to a disturbance and possible fight around 11:30 p.m. June 8. Witnesses claimed she attacked the driver of a Greyhound bus she was riding on and was restrained by other passengers., police noted in arrest...
Pedestrian Arrested On Felony Warrant
June 11, 2019 – Sulphur Springs police saw a man he recognized as a wanted person walking on Carter Street and detained him at the Freeman Street intersection at noon Monday, according to arrest reports. Dispatchers confirmed the warrant, resulting in the arrest of 19-year-old Deanthony Rayon Moore June 10 on a warrant for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 2 or 2A controlled...
Wanda Crump
Funeral Service for Wanda Crump, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Martin Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Leathers officiating and Gary Jayne assisting. Interment will follow at Martin Springs Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Crump passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital.Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky...
Pickton Pine Forest VFD Recognized For Dedication, Service
Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley recognized Pickton Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department Monday for their dedication and continued service in the county. “The Hopkins County Commissioners Court urges all citizens of Hopkins County to celebrate the outstanding efforts of the firemen of the Pickton-Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department, to recognize the dedication in their perseverance to provide...
Sylvia Mann Kibart
Sylvia Mann Kibart passed away on June 8, 2019. She was born December 6, 1936, in Colón, Republic of Panama and lived there with her parents and two sisters until 1954 when they moved to Sulphur Springs, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M Commerce with a master’s degree in languages. Once she received her teaching certificate, she taught public school for two years in Hobbs, NM and Bagota, Texas before becoming a tenured...
Eddie Jo Edge
Funeral service for Eddie Jo Edge will be held at 2 p.m on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at City Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Edge passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Sunny Springs Health and Rehab. Eddie Jo was born on Dec. 23, 1929, in Breckenridge, Texas to Edith and Irwin Dindinger. She graduated from Pine Tree High School and Kilgore...
HCSO: Fort Worth Man Found With A Person He Is Prohibited From Contacting
A 41-year-old Fort Worth man who claimed to be hitchhiking to Shreveport was arrested Saturday evening, after it was found out he was violating a court order by even communicating with the woman he was traveling with, according to arrest reports. A sheriff’s deputy reported finding the man seated under the League Street overpass seated beside a woman he identified as his wife at 6:13 p.m. June 8. Both claimed to be hitchhiking...
