Mary K Barnhart
Funeral services for Mary K. Barnhart, age 87, of Como will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Como Methodist Church with Rev. Beverly Olson officiating. Interment will follow at Como Cemetery with the grandsons and great-grandsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Barnhart Farming Employees. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., prior to service time at the church. Mrs. Barnhart passed...
Jerry Vessel
Graveside service for Jerry Vessel, age 74, of Campbell, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Tira Cemetery. Mr. Vessel passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, in Greenville. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Redeeming Zoe Seeks Donations to Fight Human Trafficking
“Photos for Freedom” provides area residents an opportunity to become involved in an effort to fight human trafficking. The event is set for Celebration Plaza April 14 & 15. (See accompanying photo.) Redeeming Zoe is a faith-based 501 c-3 dedicated to giving hope and a future in Jesus Christ to at-risk and exploited children in the Philippines. CEO, Hillary Evans, and Marketing Director, Becca Haskell, founded...
Harris Named Interim Fire Chief at North Hopkins
In a press release issued Wednesday night, March 15, 2017, the North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department announced a change in administration. The press release was issued one week following the departure of Craig “Moose” Morgan as Fire Chief. According to the release Morgan is no longer associated with the department. The announcement follows a change in management at The Way Radio Group where Morgan was listed as...
Corey Lee McFarland
Memorial Service for Corey Lee McFarland, age 17, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Davis Street Baptist Church with Bro. Dennis Morris Officiating. Corey passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Extremely High Levels of Meth Found in 1-Yr and 3-Yr Old Children
When a one year old and three year old tested positive for methamphetamine and tested to have extremely high levels of meth in their system, Child Protective Services removed the children from the care of parents and the Special Crimes Unit secured warrants for two arrests. Kayla Marie Letney, 27, (picture not available) and Rustin Yates Russell, 40, who live on Highway 11 East near Winnsboro, were arrested on warrants for Injury to...
He Threw “Joint” Out the Window
When Jacob William Jordan, 37, of Sulphur Springs threw something out the window of his vehicle at 12:19 a.m. Thursday morning, the Hopkins County Deputy that was following him decided to investigate. A traffic stop was initiated and, when asked, Jordan said he threw a “joint” out the window. The deputy, astutely noting that “joint” is slang for marijuana, observed a green leafy substance all over the driver’s lap. Jordan was asked to...
Chamber Connection March 16, 2017
We loved the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!! Saturday, March 11th was the Hopkins County Spring Fever Bike Rally. We had a wonderful day in some very chilly temperatures, but we had cyclists come from all over to see our beautiful Hopkins County scenery! Thank you to our very appreciated sponsors: The Bookworm Box, Lowe’s, Oncor, Alliance Bank, Grocery Supply, CBJ, City of Sulphur Springs, Farmers Electric Cooperative, City National...
Larry Bob Ponder
Funeral service for Larry “Bob” Ponder, 76, of Yantis, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Byron George officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Jayden Modrall, Brison Modrall, Chris Mott, Justin Bowering, Steve Ponder, and Marcus Moreland serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2017 at West Oaks...
Mark K Barnhart
Mary K Barnhart, age 87, of Como, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Carriage House Manor. Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.
