Thurman Littlefield
Funeral Service for Thurman Littlefield will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Thurman Littlefield, 84, earned his heavenly wings Sunday, April 7 with his wife Patty by his side at Carriage House Manor. Thurman was born August 19, 1939 in Hopkins County to...
This and That for April 2024 From Master Gardener David Wall
April 9, 2024 – For those who, for whatever reason, choose to cut the corn off the cob after cooking and before eating, holding on without burning or scalding you hand is always a problem. Fortunately, a simple, easy, and mess-free solution is to use an angel food cake pan. Simply place the stem end in the center hole and then slice downward with a knife to remove the kernels. Plants don’t just emit water vapor to the sky, they...
Dinner Bell for April 10th, 2024
The Kiwanis Club of Sulphur Springs is part of the Texas Ramp Project and constructed more then 50 wheelchair ramps for all ages with restricted mobility in Hopkins County in 2023. What the Kiwanis Club is famously “known for” is the Pancake Breakfast held each year at the Civic Center. A Pancakes Breakfast of pancakes, sausage and bacon with milk, coffee and juice is the fundraiser that supports the charitable programs of...
Commerce Church of Christ to Hold Fish Fry for First Responders April 11th
April 9, 2024 – The Commerce Church of Christ, located at 1900 Culver Street in Commerce, Texas, wishes to invite all First Responders to a Fish Fry in their honor Thursday, April 11, 2024, in their Fellowship Hall. They will be serving fried fish from 11:00am to 1:00pm. First Responders please join Commerce Church of Christ and let them show you their appreciation for all that you do.
Stolen Boat From Lewisville May Be in Hopkins County
April 9, 2024 – A report from local Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Todd Evans details that a stolen 2023 Malibu Boat & Trailer may be in the Hopkins County area and a huge reward is being offered for information about the wayward watercraft. A picture and description is provided below from a San Diego, California company that specializes in stolen boat investigations. The vessell was hijacked September...
James Lee Willhite
James Lee Willhite passed away in Mesquite, Texas on April 6, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born on July 24, 1931, in Leflore County, Mississippi. James was the second of nine children. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of seventeen and retired after a 22-year career in Communications where he served his last year in Vietnam. He then spent 15 years as an electrician at East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce). He...
Ricky Lee McCarty
Ricky Lee McCarty, age 66, of Cooper, TX passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, TX on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. A family and friend led Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Ignite Ministries (formerly New Life Baptist Church), 628 FM 1528, Cooper, TX 75432. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Ricky was born in Commerce, TX on July 15, 1957 to Wabern...
Opal Lee (Coleman) Penny
Opal Lee (Coleman) Penny spent her life in service to her family, friends, and thousands of patients during her career in healthcare. Serving others was the central theme of Opal’s nearly 95 years until her death April 3, 2024. She was born May 17, 1929, in Emory, Texas, to Robert S. and Cora Coleman. Opal graduated from Miller Grove High School in 1946 and immediately entered the healthcare field, working briefly as a school nurse in...
Second Cup of Coffee with Hopkins County A&M AgriLife Extension Service Family Agent Lisa Sprague
Below is another A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey with Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Family and Community Health agent Lisa Sprague. In this episode John Mark and agent Lisa Sprague discuss the Walk Across Texas project, 4H, and other subjects. Give it a view and learn about some other activities you can participate in our community. A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Second Cup of Coffee With Three Teachers from Miller Grove ISD as Guests on April 5th
You must check out this segment of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey conducted Friday, April 5, 2024. John Mark interviews Miller Grove ISD teachers Leanne Bryant, Rolanda Hasten, and Ryann Lackey. The four of them discuss the upcoming King of Sports Championship Wrestling fundraiser being held April 13th, the collection of short videos the three teachers have been producing to promote the Wrestling event, the National...
