Patricia Ann Ballard
July 5, 1943 — October 14, 2025 Sulphur Springs Patricia Ann Ballard, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on October 14, 2025 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Patricia Ann Womack Ballard lived a life filled with love, faith, and service to her family, her church, and her community. A devoted member of the Church of Christ, League Street, Patricia’s life...
Charles Lloyd Palmer
August 29, 1937 — October 14, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Charles Lloyd Palmer, age 88 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Aiguar Cemetery in North Hopkins with Doyle Hayes officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Palmer passed away on October 14, 2025 at Hopkins Court. Charles was born on August 29, 1937 in Wichita Falls, Texas to William (Bill) and Cressie...
2025 Hopkins County United Way Held Their 3rd Campaign Report Meeting October 14th
October 15, 2025 – The 2025-2026 Hopkins County United Way officials held their 3rd Campaign Report Meeting October 14th, 2025. They met at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs, Texas. KSST/Cable Channel 18 was present at this meeting and below is our coverage of that meeting. Check it out and learn how much United Way has collected so far in their 70th year of operation. 2025-2026 Hopkins County United...
Use or Skip the Marigolds? By Master Gardener David Wall
October 15, 2025 – I’ve grown French marigolds with tomato plants for years. They’re great companion plants and can combat gardening pests. For me, they’ve always done great. Besides, everyone else uses them, so they must work; right? Unfortunately, we’re starting to learn that when planted in mass (not once every three feet) they do work, although not as successfully as we’ve always thought. There’s a new...
Jeanette O’Neal
Jeanette O’Neal, beloved aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at Caraday of Mount Vernon. ...
Dinner Bell Menu for October 22, 2025
October 15, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Signature Solar 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. Solar power works by converting energy from the sun into power. Electricity and heat are the two forms of energy generated through the use of solar...
Looking Back at the Early Years of the Foundation Gala in Advance of its 20th Anniversary
October 15, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX – The year was 2006, and the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation was relatively new, having begun in 1997. Jackie Voss Thornton had returned to her hometown to care for her mother a few years earlier and had been selected to serve the Foundation as its second director. If you know Jackie, you know that she came back to town with tons of energy and a friendly personality, but she...
Neighboring Fannin County Institutes Burn Ban
October 15, 2025 – Hopkins County has yet to issue a burn ban this fall, but our neighboring county to the northwest issued one today. Residents of Fannin County are now prohibited from outdoor burning. Due to dangerous conditions that could lead to fast-moving grassfires, Fannin County Commissioners Court voted to implement a countywide ban on all outdoor burning. That decision came during a regular meeting of Fannin County...
Barbara Allen Romack
December 6, 1940 ~ October 14, 2025 (age 84) Barbara Romack Obituary Memorial Service for Barbara Allen Romack, age 84, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Barbara passed away on October 14, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com Barbara Allen...
Ellen Sue Clayton
June 8, 1942 ~ October 12, 2025 (age 83) In Loving Memory of Ellen Sue Clayton June 8, 1942 – October 12, 2025 With profound love and gratitude, the family of Ellen Sue Clayton celebrates her beautiful life and peaceful passing on October 12, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on June 8, 1942, in Sulphur Springs, TX, Ellen Sue lived a life defined by strength and generosity of spirit. A gifted and successful cosmetologist,...
