One Vehicle Accident Claims Life of Hopkins County Woman
A 2 a.m. one vehicle accident claimed the life of Haley Pogue, 31, of Sulphur Bluff. Pogue was northbound on FM 3236 Sunday morning when she went through the intersection of FM 3236 and FM 71 East. The vehicle hydroplaned, hitting a tree and rolled. She was not wearing a seatbelt. Speed played a factor in the accident according to investigators. Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings pronounced Pogue dead at the scene. No autopsy was...
John Griffith
Mr. John Griffith, age 56 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, February 6th, 2016 in Tyler. He was born on February 7th, 1959 in Phillips, KS., to Delbert Griffith and Marjorie Buckley Griffith. He worked as the Shear Department Supervisor for Priefert Manufacturing in Mt. Pleasant. He was preceded in death by brother, Don Griffith. He is survived by his loving wife, Sue (Sherwood) Griffith of Winnsboro; parents, Delbert and...
Bond Set in Aggravated Assault of a Peace Officer
A Hopkins County man is in the county jail charged with Aggravated Assault of a Peace Officer following a standoff in which he fired a pistol several times at Sheriff’s deputies and the SWAT Team. Jerry Walton Crawford, 62, had barricaded himself in his residence on CR 1174. When Crawford exited his house due to tear gas, he had in hand his weapon. He was taken to Memorial Hospital ICU Thursday night and released Sunday afternoon when...
James Hausser
Funeral arrangements for James Hausser, age 84 of Cooper are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Hausser passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.
Chesaline Frank
Graveside Services for Chesaline Frank, age 85 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Winterfield Cemetery with Rev. C. J. Duffey officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Frank passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Carriage House Manor. She was a retired homemaker. She was born on March 10, 1930, the daughter of G.C. and Allie Mae (Ellidge) Cain in Hopkins County. Survivors...
Russell King
Funeral arrangements for Russell King, age 81 of Sulphur Springs are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. King passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Sunny Springs Nursing Home.
Haley N. Pogue
Memorial services for Haley Nicole Pogue, age 31, of Sulphur Springs, TX, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Eason and Rev. Bryan Wright officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers Logan Pogue, Lee Pogue, Gage Pogue, Jess Jenkins, Carston Moore, David Fowler, Francis Pogue,...
Gail Thomas Washington
Graveside Service for Gail Thomas Washington, 69, of Dallas, TX will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Mel haven Cemetery, Sulphur Springs. Pastor, Danny Cox will provide the eulogy. Relatives and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Viewing with formal visitation will be held on Friday, February 12 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Mason & Mason Mortuary. Gail Thomas Washington died Sunday, February 7, 2016 after a...
Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon; High Intoxication Delays Magistrate’s Hearing
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence on county road 3310 in Hopkins County at 8:35 pm on Friday. Before arriving on the scene, dispatch advised that Michael Anthony Baker, 30, had retrieved a knife from the residence and made his way outside the home. The arresting officer made contact with Baker while he was sitting in a vehicle near the residence. Baker was highly intoxicated and had...
Meal A Day Menu February 8th – February 12th
Meal A Day Menu Meal A Day Menu February 8th – February 12th Monday Beef Spaghetti Malibu Vegetables Garlic Bread Tuesday Rope Sausage and Sauerkraut Black Eye Peas Corn Bread Wednesday Sweet and Sour Chicken / Rice Chinese Vegetables Egg Roll Thursday Loaded Potato Soup Crackers Cheese Friday Beef Sour Cream Enchiladas Refried Beans Spanish Rice Chips and...
