Argument Leads to Assault
An argument led to an alleged assault and the arrest of Carlous Jermone Bass, Jr., 25, of Sulphur Springs. Sulphur Springs Police responded to a call Sunday night on Texas Street. The investigating officer was told by Bass’ girlfriend that she and Bass had argued and following the argument, Bass grabbed her by the throat on two different occasions causing her to have trouble breathing. She told the officer that she thought she was...
Lois Miller
Lois Miller, age 94, of Sulphur Springs passed away on Mon, June 6, 2016. She was born July 4, 1921, one of eleven children born to the late Lawrence and Minnie Goldsmith Cavender. She married C. M. Miller, Jr, October 15, 1938. Together they farmed and ranched in the Gunter area and later bought farm and ranch land near Van Alstyne, Texas, that provided beautiful grassland for the Herford cattle and wheat crops. They were very active...
Leroy Jenkins
Funeral service for Leroy Jenkins, age 70, of Sulphur Springs will be held Monday, June 6, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Cross Spur Cowboy Church with Rev. Mike Eason officiating, assisted by Scott Tubb, Brian Dodd, and Sharon Heard Womack. Interment will follow at Emblem Cemetery with Andrew Albritton, Thomas Albritton, Wesley Miller, Landon Dodd, Walt Mannon, and Johnny Ferrell serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ruth Mary...
Lavonne Elam named 2016 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic
Newly crowned and ready for a year representing Hopkins County’s senior-aged woman is Lavonne Elam, a 70-year-old who loves music, hunting, fishing, plants and people. Lavonne performed a singing skit to “She’s Got You” as her talent. In May 2016, Lavonne received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A and M Commerce, completing another of her goals. Her Philosophy of Life is that since life is full of...
Local Fly-in Hears Account of Ann Pellegreno’s Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of Amelia Earhart’ Flight
The twinkle in her eyes grows brighter as Ann Pellegreno recounts her 1967 experience of flying a Lockheed 10A Electra, around the world following closely the Amelia Earhart 1937 flight plan. Pellegreno was in Sulphur Springs to address those attending the Ladies Love Taildraggers Fly-in at the Municipal Airport Saturday, June 4, 2016. In 1967, Pellegreno flew around the world in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Amelia...
Tea for Nine: Ms. Hopkins County Senior festivities
One day before the pageant, the nine Ms. Hopkins County Senior contestants and former “queens” met for afternoon tea. The social was held in the gym of Church of the Nazarene, the same location as the Pageant, and was sponsored by Karon Weatherman of the Seniors Center\Meal a Day Center. The tea afforded the contestants a chance to meet each other and former royalty. A brief “Tea Trivia” program was given by...
Donald “Don” Wayne Hargrave
It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Donald “Don” Wayne Hargrave, 81. He passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2016 in Dallas Texas. He was born June 26, 1934 in Hatchetville, Texas to Stinson and Pearl Hargrave. On September 27, 1952, Don married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Lee Lewis. They moved to Irving, Texas where they were blessed with four children. Don is survived by his wife,...
Leroy Jenkins
Funeral services for Leroy Jenkins age 70, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2016 at Cross Spurs Cowboy Church, interment will follow at Emblem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Jenkins passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Baylor Heart Hospital of Plano. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral...
Scenes from Graduation for SSHS Class of 2016
It was standing room only at the Hopkins County Civic Center Arena as bleachers and floor seats were filled Friday night for Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2016 Commencement Exercises. Early in the week, the event had been moved from Prim Stadium to the arena due to the threat of rain. Two Hundred twenty-nine members of the Class of 2016 received their high school diploma. Hopkins County Military Coalition presented the colors...
