Barbara Ann Ballard
A private family burial will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park for Barbara Ann Ballard, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ms. Ballard passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Barbara Ann Ballard was born on December 28, 1936 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Ferris and Bertha (Phillips) Wyatt. She married Mickey M. Ballard in Sulphur Springs, Texas in 1959. She worked 35 years at Rockwell International as a master scheduler. She...
Michael “Mike” McCool
Memorial Services for Michael “Mike” McCool will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mike passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Michael “Mike” McCool
Baby Brielle Rose Griffin
Quitman A private graveside service for Brielle Rose Griffin, of Quitman, Texas will be held at Restlawn Memorial Park. Brielle is survived by her parents, Mary Katherine and Joshua Andrew Griffin; brothers, Kaelum Andrew and Asher Shilo; sisters, Arabella Kimberly and Adaline Mae; grandparents, Rodney and Kimberly Reece, and Darla and Peter Griffin; great grandparents, Jerry and Judy Crites; great grandma, Mary Ann Reece, and uncles,...
Homeowners May Get Larger Tax Break
May 21, 2025 – Texas homeowners are one step closer to a bigger tax break after the state House gave unanimous preliminary approval to a set of legislative proposals Tuesday. House members advanced bills aimed at giving homeowners relief on the property taxes they pay toward school districts, the biggest chunk of a property owner’s tax bill. Senate Bill 4 by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Houston Republican, would change the...
DeWayne Manns
December 29, 1946 — May 19, 2025 Yantis Memorial service for DeWayne Manns, age 78, of Yantis, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Inurnment to follow at Yantis Cemetery. No formal visitation will be held. Honorary pallbearers will include Darry McDonald, Bill Basham, Jim Pace, Marcus Mooreland, David Coker, Sr., and Chad Morgan. Mr. Manns passed away at...
Sponsorships for HCHC Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo On Sale Now
May 20, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Sponsorships are officially on sale for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Designer Handbag Bingo. The event will be Thursday, August 7 and approximately 590 are expected to be in attendance. There are 4 tiers of sponsorships available. The Luxury Bag Sponsorship is $2,500 and includes a table on the front row with bingo packets for 8 players. Sponsors’ logos will appear in the...
Madine Cash
August 14, 1931 ~ May 17, 2025 (age 93) Madine Cash Obituary Graveside Services for Madine Cash will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2025 at Morning Chapel Baptist Church with Dr. Harold Nash officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service at East Caney Cemetery. Madine passed away on May 17, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. With our...
Helen Reppond
A private graveside service for Helen Reppond, age 83 of Yantis, Texas will be held at Seymore Cemetery. Ms. Reppond passed away on May 18, 2025 at Carriage House Manor. Helen was born on September 20, 1941 in Yantis, Texas to Euzeal W. Hooker and Edith (Ray) Leonhart. She worked for Lee Factory Outlet before becoming an LVN at the Quitman Hospital. She was a member of the Reilly Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons,...
Don Burton
Funeral service for Don Burton, age 85, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Bro. Kenneth Weston officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Jimmy Weston, Steve Weston, Jeff Tucker, Jerry Burton, Mike Garrison, and Jordan Weston serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society to Hold Next Lunch & Learn May 28th
May 19, 2025 – Lunch & Learn will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites anyone who wants to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us. For this month’s session you are encouraged to bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal or we have snacks and drinks available for purchase....
