Shining Star Productions Bringing Hello, Dolly! to Sulphur Springs
January 5, 2026 – Shining Star Productions presents, Hello, Dolly! on stage at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium, January 16th through the 18th, 2026! “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and join Shining Star Productions for this classic, feel-good musical comedy! Shining Star Productions is thrilled to bring the beloved story of meddling matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi to the SSISD Auditorium. This is sure to be...
JoAnn Kell
Funeral Service for JoAnn Kell, age 84, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Hope Family Fellowship. Interment will follow the service at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at West Oaks Funeral Home. JoAnn passed away on January 2, 2026 in Sulphur Springs, Texas Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home....
John Lee Howard
John Lee Howard, age 74, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his residence with his wife, LaNell, by his side. John was born on September 21, 1951, to Lyle Richard and Gladys Marie (Durand) Howard in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, the youngest of four children. John joined the United States Army as a Medical Specialist. He married LaNell Adams on December 14, 1990, in Boise,...
Dereald Lynn Millsap
Graveside services for Dereald Lynn Millsap, age 69, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Greenview Cemetery with Bro. Robert Burns officiating. Pallbearers will be Harrell Hettich, James Hettich, Larry Millsap, Tim Boney, Teddy Jennings, Rick Jennings, Greyson Pruitt and Nathan Pruitt. There will be no formal visitation. Dereald was born on December 22, 1956 in Sulphur Springs the son...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, January 4, 2026
Hey friends, there’s a difference between visiting God and dwelling with Him. Psalm 91 begins with this promise: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1) Notice the word dwells. It doesn’t mean dropping by, checking in when life gets tough, or visiting on Sundays or in moments of desperation. Dwelling implies staying, remaining, and making God’s...
Jim Russell
January 17, 1938 — January 1, 2026 Sulphur Springs Jim was born on January 17, 1938, in Frankfort, Indiana to Gordon and Nettie (McCoy) Russell. He married Carolyn McClaine on August 22, 1958, in New Brunswick, Indiana. He graduated from Butler University with his Bachelor’s in Science Degree in Education. Jim worked as a supervisor for Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis for 11 years. He then started Jim Russell Real Estate in...
Paris District Road Report for January 5, 2026
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting January 5, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they...
Dinner Bell Menu for January 7, 2026
January 2, 2026 – WEEK OF: January 7, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: John & Mary Heilman, JHH Investments The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. On January 7, 2026, the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry is beginning its Fifteenth Year of providing meals to...
Lawrence Truman McDaniel
Lawrence Truman McDaniel was born on May 3, 1926, in Yantis, TX and passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 99 in Gilmer, Texas. Truman proudly served in the U.S. Navy, where he developed a strong sense of duty and commitment that would carry him throughout his life. After his military service, he had a fulfilling career as a foreman at Swepco, dedicating many years to the company before his well deserved...
Gala 2026 Sponsor Photos
January 2, 2026 – Visit Gala2026.GiveSmart.com for underwriting, sponsorships, and tickets. This year’s proceeds will help fund the surgical services expansion of the local nonprofit hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Photo 1: Arvis Tanton and his family have been caring for the people of Hopkins County for decades through their work at Carriage House Manor, and the Foundation is deeply grateful for...
