Sherry Reppond
A visitation for Sherry Reppond, age 58, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at Tapp Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Sherry passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX. She was born the daughter of Donald Reppond and Helen Hooker Reppond in Tyler, TX on June 19, 1962. She worked as a data entry clerk for Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance. Survivors include: daughters:...
John H. Hess
Funeral service for John H. Hess, age 61, of Dike, TX will be held at 2:00P.M. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Hess Family Cemetery with Jeremy W. Sandeen, Jeremy J. Sandeen, Justin D. Nigma, Saleen (Sage) Marie Nigma, Jayden Nigma, Justin J. Nigma, Brady Harmon and Ben Guest serving as pallbearers. John passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in...
Hopkins County Bar Association, Judges Observe Law Day 2021
Hopkins County Bar Association hosted a small gathering of members, judges and community members at the courthouse Friday in celebration of Law Day 2021. While Law Day is actually May 1, it falls on Saturday this year, so HCBA hosted a recognition event Friday, joined by the county and county-court-at-law judges, in proclaiming Saturday, May 1, 2021 as Law Day 2021. Hopkins County Bar Assocation President Bryan White, of Roper and...
North Hopkins Baseball Team Stages Big Rally to Win Slugfest Over Cumby Friday
The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team looked to be in big trouble after 4 innings of their game against Cumby on the road Friday (April 30). The Panthers trailed the Trojans, 12-1. The Panthers then scored 5 runs in the fifth, a dozen more in the sixth and three in the seventh as they held on to win the slugfest 21-15. The Panthers outhit the Trojans 11 to 7. North Hopkins had 3 errors and Cumby had 10. For the Panthers, Carson...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of May 3, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of May 3, 2021. 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 approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Chance Reed
A funeral service for Chance Reed, age 36, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2021 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Buddy Wiggins officiating. Mr. Reed died on April 29, 2021, at his home in Sulphur Springs. Chance Lynn Reed was born the son of Ricky Reed and Paula Melton Reed on December 28, 1984, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Survivors include father, Ricky Reed; brothers Johnny Reed and wife Gena, and Ricky Reed, Jr.; and numerous...
Lady Cats Softball Moves on to Area Round of Playoffs
The Lady Cats softball team won both games of their double-header in Marshall versus Lufkin on Friday, Apr. 30 to win the best-of-three series to move on to the area round of playoffs. Sulphur Springs came out with a vengeance in Game 1, scoring 5 runs in the first two innings to quickly take a 5-0 lead over the Lady Pack. Bryant pitched a perfect game, pitching a complete 5 inning game while striking out 13 Lady Pack batters....
Fundraiser Slated To Help Rebuild Sulphur Bluff VFD Station, Community Center
A May 1 fundraiser if planned to help rebuild the Sulphur Bluff Volunteer Fire Department Station and Cpmmunity Center. The facility was destroyed Thursday, April 1, by a fire. In addition to the structure, SBVFD lost all of the equipment and three trucks, as well as tables, chairs and appliances which were inside the building when it burned. Fire departments from Hopkins, Franklin and Delta counties responded on April 1 to asist...
HHSC: Texas Decreases Use Of Antipsychotic Drugs In Nursing Facilities
Statewide Effort Improves Long-Term Care Residents’ Well-Being, According To State Officials AUSTIN – Texas has decreased its use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing facilities by 58 percent – more than any other state, according to a report from the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes. “Reducing the use of these medications directly improves the quality of residents’ life in nursing facilities, and...
Additional Charges Added For Man Accused Of Stalking
Additional charges were added to the list of offenses the 41-year-old Sulphur Springs man accused of stalking earlier in the week is beind held on, according to arrest reports. Christopher James “CJ” Timmons (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Department Special Crimes Unit Lt. Mark Estes at 2:10 p.m. Thursday, April 29, served Christopher James Timmons at the county jail with a felony warrant for criminal mischief...
