Barbara Hopper
Funeral service for Barbara Hopper, age 67, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 a.m. onWednesday, July 3, 2024 at Davis Street Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Thompson officiating.Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery with Byran Scott, David James, Michael James,Jeremy Cunningham, Colton Wheeler, and John Hopper serving as pallbearers. Visitation willbe held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Mrs. Hopper...
Kelly Rena Thompson
Funeral Service for Kelly Rena Joslin Thompson age 54, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 with Donnie Powers and Bo Potts officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Brad Argenbright, Lee Green, Greg Anderson, Brian Dorner, Billy Cummings and Darell Crocker. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at the Joslin Family...
Making Easy Compost Tea From Master Gardener David Wall
July 1, 2024 – Pure compost tea (CT) is almost magical, as it’s made from just two ingredients, compost and water. While were talking about vegetable gardens, it works on annual flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, perennials, shrubs and even trees. CT feed plants in two ways. First, they supply nutrients by absorbing into plant roots into the soil. To a lesser degree, they can provide energy by soaking into plant leaves....
Kenney Lamar Bailey
Funeral service for Kenney Lamar Bailey, previously of Sulphur Springs, will be Saturday, July 6 at 2PM at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, AL. Interment will follow in Danville, AL at Johnson Chapel Cemetery. With our condolences.
DPS Reminds Texans of Vehicle Safety Inspection Changes
July 1, 2024 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. Beginning January 1,...
Roy Crawford
Roy Crawford passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in the late afternoon of June 28, 2024. He was 73 years old. Born November 10, 1950, in Marshall, Texas to Sam William Crawford and Mary “Louise” Crawford. As a child, his family lived in many places and Roy attended over a dozen different schools. This lifestyle gave Roy the ability to make friends quickly and have the gift of conversation. After high school, Roy joined...
Paris District Road Report for Week of July 1, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting July 1, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Gerred Gaines
January 13, 1981 ~ June 28, 2024 (age 43) Born January 13, 1981 in Houston, TX, Gerred’s life was a legacy that began as one of perseverance and strength. As a young boy he defied medical reports that said that he would never walk and never talk. Gerred ended up not only running but participating and medaling in the Special Olympics. He not only could talk but expressed his joy, love, anger and excitement through his speech. He...
Mary Coats
April 18, 1947 — June 27, 2024Sulphur Springs A Graveside service for Mary Coats, age 77 of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Tapp Funeral Home. Mrs. Coats passed away on June 27, 2024 at her residence. Mary was born on April 18, 1947 in Buckeye, Arizona to Howard Carter and Mary Evelyn...
Dinner Bell for July 3rd, 2024
LET’S CELEBRATE OUR COUNTRY’S INDEPENDENCE!!! The Dial Study Club was organized in 1951 when the Junior Waverly Club realized the need for an additional study club for young women in Sulphur Springs. Gretchen Dial was their sponsor and naming the new club after her was in recognition of her many community activities. The young ladies in Dial believed then as they do now in community improvement and involvement...
