Lady Cats Face Marshall in Wildcats Gym; Tennis at Mt Pleasant
There will be Lady Cats’ volleyball and Wildcats’ team tennis on this Tuesday, September 26 2017 game day. The Lady Cats will play Marshall in Wildcats Gym. There will be a freshman contest at 4:30 p.m. followed by a JV game and then a varsity match at around 6 p.m. Marshall is a much improved team according to Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness. The Lady Cats are 2-2 in district play and 19-12 for the season....
Sentencing Given in 2011 Murder Case
55-year old Sarilu Ann Mettlin was sentenced to 10-years probation for aggravated robbery in Hopkins County’s Eighth District Court Tuesday morning. The sentence was part of a plea bargain in a case involving the death of 63-year old Bobby Riley in Hopkins County in 2011. Mettlin was originally arrested along with Brian Allen Tucker for capital murder. Tucker escaped from the Hopkins County Jail several years ago and after he...
James ” JD” Buchanan
James Derle Buchanan was undoubtedly the most loved man in Cumby, Texas. His heart was so full of love for his family, God, and anyone that he ever met. He loved to tell stories about his life and lessons he learned along the way to anyone that would listen. Known to many as JD, James passed away at the tender age of 75 in Greenville on September 23, 2017. He was surrounded by family and friends as he was released from his pain. He is...
Shannon Oaks’ Pumpkin Patch Brings a Season of Fun for All Ages
Mandy McGraw Godwin and her husband Pastor Eric Godwin of Shannon Oaks Church are natives of Sulphur Springs. As a church activity, they decided to plan a “Pumpkin Patch” for area families to enjoy, and it soon became a community-size idea! Mandy had noticed that not only her own but other families were traveling at least an hour’s distance from Sulphur Springs for this type of seasonal entertainment for their...
Affiliated Driving Class, November 30th, 2017
One last chance to take this class before the end of the year. This class is good for Ticket Dismissal or a 10% discount on your Liability Insurance. This discount is good for 3 years. Please call me if you are interested. I need at least 7 people to sign up to make a class.
Bobbie Young Griffith of Winnsboro
Bobbie Griffith, age 86 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on February 18th, 1931 in Winnsboro to Howard Young and Teddie (Turner)Young. She was raised in Winnsboro, played basketball at Winnsboro High in 1946-48 and loved being a Red Raider. She was very creative and crafty and always had a painting, knitting or sewing project in the works. She was also an avid reader and enjoyed...
Frank R. Bell
Graveside services for Frank R. Bell, age 75, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Rev. C. J. Duffy officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Pallbearers will be Mike Phillips, Don Bell, Butch Adams, Craig Seymore, Paul Lee Loyd, Jerry Ray Moss, Talley Bell and Lex Cunningham. Mr. Bell passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at Carriage House...
Eugene Earl Barnes, Jr.
Earl Eugene Barnes, Jr., age 75, of Emory, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at The Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. Mr. Barnes’ memorial service is scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2017, at 4:00 PM at Believers’ Baptist Church, with Dr. Jason Rolen and Bro. Dwight Smith officiating. Cremation under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Barnes was born on April 14, 1942, in Dallas, to Earl Eugene and...
Como-Pickton FFA Students Compete at East Texas State Fair
Como-Pickton FFA members, Breanna Bowen and Jesus Gonzalez competed in the East Texas State Fair Speaking competition on Saturday, September 23rd in Tyler, Texas. Breanna Bowen placed first in the Agri-Business division with her speech over Jersey Cattle and the Free Enterprise System. Breanna also exhibited in the photography contest where she received 1st place overall in the 13-19 age division. She also received a first and second...
