Faye Nell (Patridge) Wilson
Faye Nell (Patridge) Wilson, passed away on July 23, 2018 at 7:30pm in Loudon, Tennessee, surrounded by family. Faye was born February 20, 1925 near Yantis, Texas to William Marion Patridge and Martha Caroline (Reppond) Patridge, both whom preceded her in death. She was the youngest of four daughters, her older sisters, Mattie, Irene, and Ida, being her closest friends throughout her life and preceded her in death. Faye married...
SSISD Sports Camps: Football, Volleyball
The final two SSISD sports camps are scheduled next week, Wildcats Coach Greg Owens football camps and Wildcats Coach Tony Martinez’ tennis camps. Coach Owens will offer football camps for two different age groups next Tuesday through Thursday (July 31-August 2). A camp for boys entering the third through the eighth grade is scheduled from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Cost is $50 per camper. Coach Owens will also have a freshman...
Local Emergency Planning Committee is Active in Hopkins County
Approximately 75,000 vehicles pass through Hopkins County each day traveling I-30. The I-30 corridor between Little Rock, Arkansas and Dallas, Texas is one of the heaviest traveled roadways for truck traffic in the south. That is just one of the concerns discussed by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) during an every two month meeting that took place Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Under the...
Roy Metcalf
Roy Metcalf, age 83 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, July 23rd, 2018 in Winnsboro. He was born on January 5th, 1935 in Mount Pleasant to Hubert Metcalf and Ruth Metcalf. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator throughout his lifetime. He will be dearly missed by his family and extended family the employees and regulars at Richie’s Grill & Café in Winnsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Claudette;...
James Allen Hood
It is with great sadness that the family of James Allen Hood announces his passing on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the age of 80 years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the Holy Ghost Central Church in Alba, Texas with Pastor Rick Childers officiating. James was born April 13, 1938 in Veto, Alabama to John and Gertrude (White) Hood. James enlisted in that US Army working his way up to through the...
Wildcat Football Season Tickets Go on Sale Next Week
by Don Julien Next week (July 30-August 3) is season ticket week for Sulphur Springs’ football fans. The activity will take place at the High School Media Center Monday through Thursday from 8:15 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8:15 a.m. until noon. Fans are asked to enter the high school from the Connally Street entrance. Price of a five-game season ticket package is $50 for chair back seats and $40 for the rail back...
SSHS Athletics Fills Coaching Positions
by Don Julien Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens has once again filled all the slots on his coaching staff. He thought that was done earlier this month until Lady Cats Assistant Basketball Coach Ashton Wells resigned to become the head girls basketball coach at Winona. The Sulphur Springs school board accepted Coach Wells resignation at a July 9th meeting. Monday night (July 23), the Sulphur Springs School Board approved Coach...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Celebrates A Special Delivery; Dr. Tris Delivers 13,000th Baby
Sulphur Springs, TX – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs had a special delivery on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 by OB/GYN, Dr. Somjai Tris. Dr. Tris delivered his 13,000th baby at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. He began his practice in Hopkins County in November, 1980 and his first delivery was in the first quarter of 1981. Dr. Tris was instrumental in the planning and development of the current...
