Mary Ann Strickland
Mary Ann Strickland, 74, of Cumby passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, in Tyler surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Whitewright, Texas on May 20, 1943, to Helen Bernice Moore and Woodrow Brand. She married James Neal Strickland, August 8, 1958. She retired from Sherwood Medical and worked years in the food service industry at Stacey’s Fish Fry in Miller Grove and McKay’s Country Kitchen in Commerce. Survivors...
Saputo Dairy Foods, PJC Partner to Provide Job Training
Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC (Saputo Dairy Foods) has partnered with Paris Junior College to provide job training using an $86,289 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the Northeast Texas area. This grant will be used to provide customized training to 88 new and incumbent workers for industry-related topics with focused instruction on food processing technology....
Shadow Ranch’s “Mane Event” is First of It’s Kind for Sulphur Springs
Amounting to a benefit festival, The Mane Event was initially planned as a kick-off event to the 2-day Dressage event in the Civic Center, but turned out to be a fun stand-alone event on the evening of Friday July 21. It was a bit of an afterthought, organized by Shadow Ranch co-founders Pam Richardson and Marion Cox, along with Kris Cobb, a volunteer at Shadow Ranch. The women realized they could expand the 2-day horse event to...
What’s Happening at Tractor Supply?
Tractor Supply is getting “2 new Air-Conditioning systems”. Darryl Haidek was helping work on the install and explained that timing of installs varies since “none are the same..It’s hard to say how long it will take.” Hopefully Tractor Supply workers won’t have to wait too long in the Texas heat for their new air-conditioning! Tractor Supply New AC Tractor Supply New AC Tractor Supply New AC...
“Push-In” Ceremony at Hopkins County Fire Dept.
On Friday, July 21st, the Hopkins County Fire department held a “Push-In” Ceremony. There were over 50 people at the event including; Emily Glass, Rusty Posey, Kelley Fletcher, Robert Newsom, and many others, who helped Chief Endsley reverse and “push” the truck into the garage. Chief Endsley turned on the new truck’s lights and sirens, once the truck was proudly in the garage. The new 2017 Ferrara...
VFW Canteen Re-Opens July 21, 2017
According to VFW Canteen manager Toni Taylor, the facility s now open to the public as of Friday July 21, 2017. The VFW Canteen is located right next to the VFW Post Home at 1 Veterans Drive in Sulphur Springs, beside Bob Evans Foods. Toni reminds everyone that Karaoke Night is Saturday from 8:30 until 12:30. YOU can play pool free on Mondays from 7-9:30 pm. The VFW Canteen appreciates Veterans and it’s members and...
Delva June Caldwell, age 88
June Caldwell, 88, of Sulphur Springs, TX passed away on July 19, 2017 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home. She was born on June 10, 1929 in Hopkins County, the daughter of Morris and Opal Vickers Callaway. She worked in auto part sales for many years. She is survived by son, Kenny Dorsett and wife Kim of Heath, TX, daughter,...
Harold W. Haynsworth
Funeral services for Harold William “Poogie” Haynsworth, 69, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday July 24, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Fred Lewis and Bro. James Diamond officiating. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Martin Springs Cemetery with Tommy Dickens, Eddie Flora, Richard Benson, Roy King, Jon Moore, John Glenn, and Tommy Glenn serving as...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 12-18, 2017
July 12th Deputies were dispatched to CR 1686 near Alba, at approximately 12:35 a.m., in reference to a possible burglary. Deputies searched the residence and the scene was cleared. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2377 near Alba, at approximately 7:25 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure. Deputies were dispatched to Comanche near Quitman, at approximately 7:54 a.m., in reference to a...
