James Earl Hill
Funeral service for James Earl Hill, age 76, of Emory, are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. Bro. Jerry Jackson, Jr. and Bro. Duane Jackson will officiate. Interment will follow in Emory City Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday evening, 6:00-8:00 pm at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home. James was born on July 4, 1939, in Sulphur Springs to Cecil and Byrdie Mae Nordin...
Over 1,000 Hopkins County Early Voters in First Four Days
Friday early voting in the March 1st Primary pushed the total number of voters to cast ballots to 1,134. Republicans voting Friday numbered 231 and 30 Democrats voted as well. For Democrats, 95 have cast ballots. Republican numbers total 1,039. Early voters have an opportunity to cast ballots this weekend—Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Early voting for the March 1st Primary continues through...
Doris Fay Bottoms
Graveside funeral services for Doris Fay Bottoms, age 91 of Huntsville, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Rodger Goins officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to Noon on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Doris passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Huntsville. She was born on July 25, 1924 in Como,...
Dan “Buddy” Friddle
Funeral services for Dan “Buddy” Friddle, age 79 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Coker officiating. Interment to follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with his grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Dan “Buddy” passed away on Friday, February...
Jesse Thomas Hinson IV
Graveside service for Jesse Thomas Hinson IV, age 34, of Austin, TX, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Myrtle Springs Cemetery in Quitman. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Monday, February 22, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Jesse passed away in Austin, Thursday, February 18, 2016. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.
Carolyn Sue Kellum Hill
Carolyn Sue Kellum Hill, age 75, Mayor of Emory, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016, at her home. Funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 21, 2016, at the Emory Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Emory City Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday evening, 6-8:00 PM, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Wayne Wolfe and Bro. Richard Pyles will officiate. Carolyn was born in Dallas, November 23,...
Traffic Signals Down for One Week in Emory
Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that traffic signals at US 69 and FM 515 in Emory in Rains County will be down due to construction for about one week beginning Feb. 22. While the signals are out of commission, motorists and vehicles traveling north and south on US 69 will not have to stop at the intersection of US 69 and FM 515, officials said. However, motorists and vehicles traveling on FM 515 and...
Meal A Day Menu February 29th – March 4th
Meal A Day Menu February 29th – March 4th Monday Au Jus Beef Patties Mashed Potatoes and Brown Gravy Green Beans Roll Salad Tuesday King Ranch Casserole California Blend Vegetables Whole Kernel Corn Wednesday Sloppy Joes Pickle Spear Lays Potato Chips Thursday Ham and Potato Casserole Stewed Squash Broccoli Friday Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos (Lettuce, Tomatoes and Onions) Black Beans Tortilla...
Hopkins Rains County Farm Bureau Donate to Meal-a-Day
Hopkins-Rains County Farm Bureau donated $150 to the Meal-a-Day Program during Food Connection week. The donation was one of two made by the organization to programs that provide meals for senior adults. The second donation was made to the Rains County program.
SSHS Solo & Ensemble Advance to State
February 19, 2016 – The Sulphur Springs High School Solo & Ensemble choir competed at Texas A&M University Commerce Friday, February 5. 19 students attended competition and nine will be advancing to the State level. Students worked with private voice teacher Monica Lancaster in order to prepare for competition. The choir students received their music in November and have practiced both after school and at home. Choir...
