CHRISTUS Health Patient Shares Story of Wound Recovery Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
June 26, 2025 – (SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – After seeking a remedy for an open wound on his foot for more than a year, a Sulphur Springs man is now walking unaided and back to work, thanks to treatment received at the wound care clinic at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. In recognition of Wound Healing Awareness Month, CHRISTUS Health is highlighting the recovery of Johnnie Stone,...
David Horn
February 22, 1951 — June 21, 2025 Sulphur Springs David Horn, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Sulphur Springs, Texas on June 21, 2025. A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Danny Sickles officiating. His ashes will go to their final resting place at a later date. David was born February 22, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, to Elmer (Mutt)...
2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way Team was Introduced at a Meeting June 17th
June 24, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way team was introduced to the media at a meeting June 17th, 2025. This United Way team marks 70 years of United Way and it’s efforts. Important dates to note were also talked about at this meeting. This meeting was held at the Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of the first portion of this...
Imogene Barnett
Imogene (White) Barnett, age 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 just two weeks shy of her 90th birthday. Imogene was born on July 15, 1935 in Paris, Texas to Minnie Rose (Himonubbe) White and James Howard White. She graduated from Saltillo High School in 1953. After graduation, Imogene married Welcome (Gene) Eugene Barnett in Hugo, Oklahoma. They were married over 70 years until Gene’s death in 2024. Imogene graduated from...
Della Jetton Wright
Funeral service for Della Jetton Wright, age 89 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Tapp Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Posey Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Tapp Funeral Home. Mrs. Wright passed away on June 23, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Tapp Funeral Home. The...
Renata Vanderburg
Renata Vanderburg, age 61, of Cumby, Texas passed away at her home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Renata Vanderburg, age 61, of Cumby, Texas passed away at her home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Renata Lou Vanderburg was born on May 28, 1964 in Paris, Texas to Lewie Vanderburg, Jr. and Margaret Ann (Brown) Vanderburg. Renata obtained aBachelor’s degree in Education from Texas A&M Commerce and a Master’s degree in Business...
Company will Break Ground on Lithium Mining Facility in Nearby Mount Vernon
June 24, 2025 – A company will break ground on a lithium mining facility in nearby Mount Vernon in August that will create 120 jobs. Lithium is used in batteries, electric vehicles, computers and other devices. The Trump administration wants tp expedite production in order to end dependence on China for the mineral. Mount Vernon Mayor Brad Hyman says: “It’s going to be transformational for our county.” K-L-T-V television reports...
Sulphur Springs I-S-D Placed in the Top 10 in the UIL Lone Star Cup Standings
June 24, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs I-S-D placed in the Top 10 in the UIL Lone Star Cup standings for Class 4A – out of 218 school districts across Texas! Sulphur Springs took ninth place with 76 points, just behind eighth-place Lindale with 78. Among other area schools, Celina placed second, Sunnyvale was seventh, Frisco Panther Creek was 14th, Aubrey was 15th and Texarkana Pleasant Grove was 18th. The Wimberley I-S-D in...
Annada Jones
Annada Elliott Jones passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her residence. She was born on October 11, 1941 in Sulphur Springs, the daughter of William “Bill” and Marguerite Gilbert Elliott. She married James Frank Jones on December 17, 1976 who was the love of her life and they were married for 48 years. After graduation from Sulphur Springs High School, she completed her degrees from East Texas State...
Kay Frazier
Patricia Kay Frazier entered the presence of her heavenly father on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the young age of 76. She was born on August 22,1948, to William Ray (Billy) Chester and Hilga (Blount) Chester in Hopkins County. Kay was raised in Sulphur Bluff where she graduated high school as Salutatorian of her class. She married her high school sweetheart Zack Frazier June 17, 1966. They were blessed with two daughters, Angie and...
