Winona Ruth Yates
November 15, 1937 — May 1, 2025 Sulphur Springs Memorial Service for Winona Yates, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Yates passed away at Rock Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Winona was born in Roscoe, Texas, and was one of 14 children born to Alvin Burton Hillis & Frieda Dorothy Mae Friebel. She married Angus Dwayne...
Texas Bail Reform Bill Tougher on Suspects and Judges
May 8, 2025 – Governor Greg Abbott convened a roundtable in Austin this week with law enforcement officials, policy leaders, and victims of violent crime to rally support for a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at strengthening Texas’ bail system. The event underscored Abbott’s commitment to prioritizing public safety and tightening rules around pretrial release for individuals accused of serious offenses. “Every member of...
Clara Mae Dalton
January 17, 1952 — May 6, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Clara Mae Dalton, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Dalton passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Clara Mae Dalton was born on January 17, 1952 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Albert Wayne Dalton and Delia Juanita (McCurdy)...
Shirley Riley
June 13, 1943 — May 6, 2025 Como Funeral service for Shirley Riley, age 81 of Como, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Matt Homer officiating. Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Riley passed away on May 6, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky...
Russell Crayton
Graveside Services for Russell Lynn Crayton, age 44 of Houston will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at South Liberty Cemetery with Bro. Don Smith officiating. Rodney Cagle, Rusty Fisher, Daniel McLarry, John McLarry, Eric Rawson, Clinton Cline, and Mike Bailey will be serving as pallbearers. Russell Passed away on May 5, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Russell was born on December 4, 1980, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the son of Dee...
Sr. Center COOR Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup of Coffee to Discuss What the Center has Planned for a Mother’s Day Celebration
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor stopped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to share what the Center has in store for the community in the upcoming weeks. John Mark and Dawna chatted about the Mother’s Day Celebration the Senior Citizens Activity Center will host May 9th, 2025. The two also talked about the upcoming talk CNB will have on avoiding fraud, the Senior Prom,...
ETAMU to Celebrate Largest Graduating Class of All Time on May 9 & 10
May 6, 2025 – Students will receive their degrees in one of five ceremonies across two days. COMMERCE, TX, May 6, 2025— More than 1,600 East Texas A&M University students are poised to break a record as the largest graduating class in the 135+ year history of the university at commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. In total, 1,646 graduates will receive their degrees across five...
Israel Torres
December 25, 2003 — May 4, 2025 Cumby Funeral service for Israel Torres, age 21, of Cumby, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Centro Cristiano de Adoración in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Pastor Jose Romeo Pacheco officiating. Interment will follow at Gudino Family Cemetery in Cumby. Israel passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Israel...
Summer Cruise Plans? Book Now Before Prices Increase
April 6, 2025 – Cruise prices for summer 2025 are showing a mix of affordability and premium options, driven by high demand and expanded itineraries. With travel rebounding strongly post-pandemic, many cruise lines have increased capacity and introduced new ships, offering competitive rates to attract both first-time and returning passengers. Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises remain popular, with prices starting around \$700...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting for May
May 5, 2025 – Hello everyone! We have all enjoyed Kenny Sivard’s previous presentations and we are looking forward to another one on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the HCGS Library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Kenny is coming from Oklahoma to bring us the story of the “Battle of Honey Springs,” a Civil War battle fought in Indian Territory. He may even augment his talk by...
