Dimple Griner
Dimple Griner Dimple Griner passed away on April 21, 2022. She was born on October 15, 1938, to Charlie and Dottie Mae Patterson Walker. She married Art Griner on July 14, 1956. She was a member of Weaver Baptist Church. Dimple is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Pettigrew (Ronnie), Teresa Cotton (Tim), Diane Fite (Jeff), and Edie Watts; Also, her son, Jay Griner; Her grandchildren, Jeff Pettigrew, Ronnie Pettigrew, Jr., Destiny...
10 SSHS Students Among Only 24 State Finalists In UIL Essay Contests
Ten students from Sulphur Springs High School are among only 24 state finalists in UIL’s Barbara Jordan Historical and Latino History Essay competitions. UIL Academics sponsors the two essay competitions tp provide opportunities for students to explore the contributions of historically underrepresented groups to the history and culture of Texas. With a focus on original research and the use of primary sources, students are...
Community Invited To First Responders Meet And Greet Event This Saturday
Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County residents are invited to two first responders events: a First Responders Meet & Greet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the new Grays Building, located at 413 Beckham Street, on the south side of in Pacific Park; and to a Battle of the Badges Softball Tournament Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Sulphur Springs High School softball field. “We invite everyone out, the more the...
Lady Cats Softball Bi-District Dates Firmed Up
Coach David Carrillo announced Wednesday that Lady Cats softball takes on Whitehouse in the opening round of playoffs. The best-of-three series has the Lady Cats with home field advantage, hosting games one and three of the Bi-District round. Game one of the opening round has Sulphur Springs at home on Wednesday, Apr. 27 teeing off at 7 P.M. The second game of the series has the Lady Cats traveling to Whitehouse on Friday, Apr. 29...
Franklin J. Ricketson
Franklin J. Ricketson was born November 10, 1947, to Betty Jane Flint Ricketson and Jason Edwin Ricketson. They preceded him in death. His only sister, Patricia Ricketson also preceded him in death. Franklin J. Ricketson He married Sharon Rust on October 25, 1975; she survives. Frank is also survived by his beloved children, Nicole Ricketson Johnson and husband Tracy of Sulphur Springs, Mark Simmons and wife Michelle of Frisco, Karie...
Joseph McCorkle
Joseph Henry McCorkle We will celebrate the life of Joseph Henry McCorkle, age 78, on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the Myra Wilson Chapel at City Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Texas, with David Woody officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Joseph passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, after a long illness. He was born on March 13, 1944, in Greenville, Texas, the son of Henry and Inez...
Pickup-Motorcycle Crash Results In One Fatality
A pickup-motorcycle crash near Como resulted in one fatality Thursday morning, according to officials. A 2019 Ford F-150 pickup driven by 43-year-old Kale Tifft of Sulphur Springs was stopped at the intersection of County Road 3425 and FM 1567 at around 8:30 a.m. April 21, 2022. John Kaleb Mund was traveling west on FM 1567 on a 2021 Harley Davidson Street Glider, according to Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Sgt....
Sulphur Springs Woman Served With Felony Warrant
Ilse Grisel Soto-Angel Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann was made aware of a warrant for a 31-year-old Sulphur Springs woman’s arrest on a child endangerment warrant. He located Ilse Grisel Soto-Angel at a North Locust Street residence, served the felony warrant and transported her to the county jail at 12:45 p.m. April 20, 2022, according to arrest reports. Soto-Angel, who jail reports show is also...
Cumby Spring Cleanup Days Continue
The City of Cumby Spring Cleanup began April 21, and will continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22-23 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28-30. Two dumpsters will be placed inside the fencing of the City of Cumby Water Tank on Barker Street for use by residents of the City of Cumby. Those dropping off items should be prepared to present a copy of their City of Cumby water bill or a driver’s license with the Cumby address. While the...
FDA Warns Consumers Artri and Ortiga Products May Contain Hidden Active Drug Ingredients
The FDA issued a warning Wednesday to consumers not to purchase or use products marketed with variations of the names “Artri” or “Ortiga” due to potentially dangerous hidden active drug ingredients not listed on the product label. FDA urges consumers taking these products to immediately talk to their health care professional (e.g., doctor) to safely discontinue use of the product because suddenly stopping these drugs may be dangerous....
