Carter Sims, Jr
Carter Sims, Jr. Obituary Carter Sims, Jr. was born to the late Carter Sims, Sr., and Allie Washington Sims on June 23, 1933, in the East Caney Community. He departed to his heavenly home on July 7, 2025, after a short stay at Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. Carter went to school in the East Caney Community and later in SulphurSprings. He decided he wanted to go into the United States Army where he served two years in Korea,was...
Earth Kind Gardening By Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
July 8, 2025 – The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension has developed the EarthKind program to teach and inform gardeners about gardening practices that are environmentally friendly. Simply explained, the EarthKind system starts with a complete and totally organic plan, and then uses a gradual step-by-step increase in the use of non-organic practices if the need or situation demands. Many gardeners, both new and experienced,...
Sunflowers By Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
July 8, 2025 – Is there any plant better suited to represent summer than the sunflower? These magnificent giants with their large, colorful flowers defy the heat and bring smiles to everyone who sees them. An extremely hardy plant, sunflowers have been around in the USA for over a thousand years, back to the time of the Cahokia mound builders in the St.Louis area. Sunflowers are the only native major field crop grown today, and...
Library Director Hope Cain Dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee
July 8, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Public Library’s Director, Hope Cain, dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. John Mark and Hope chatted about Family Game Night at the Library, the most popular books at the library this year so far, the next Lone Star Legal Aid session being held July 21st, 2025, and so much more. Be sure to take a look at this episode and learn what your Sulphur Springs Public Library...
What Information In The Blackmon Murder Case Led To An Arrest?
Everything centers on a sophisticated firearm, and a once missing barrel. July 8, 2025 – The recent break in the Blackmon murder case centers on a once missing gun part. The caliber of weapon used to kill Geraldine Blackmon in 1996 has been known since her death. It was a very common caliber known as .308. Many sporting rifles fire that cartridge. The .308 Winchester is a popular, versatile rifle cartridge known for its use in...
Maxie Thompson
April 1, 1944 — July 7, 2025 Pickton Funeral service for Maxie Thompson, age 81, of Pickton, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Emblem Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Ms. Thompson passed away at her home on Monday, July 7, 2025. Maxie...
Jim Westbrook
October 20, 1944 — July 5, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Jim Westbrook, age 80, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Fairview Cemetery in Clarksville, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Mr. Westbrook passed away at his home on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Jim Robert Westbrook, Jr. was...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Lock-In is July 26th
July 7, 2025 – The Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s next Genealogy Lock-In is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th, 2025. The event will begin at 10:00am. Register for after-hours genealogy research with exclusive access to data bases, books, and much more. Call 903-885-8523, or email [email protected], or stop by 611 North Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Cost is a $15 donation per person. There will be a...
Patsy Jo Darlin (Bunch)
July 14, 1939 — July 5, 2025 Sulphur Springs Graveside service for Patsy Jo Darlin (Bunch), age 85, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Brashear Cemetery with Rev. Jon Nesbitt officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Darlin passed away at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas, on...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, July 6, 2025
Question: Who do people say you are? Hey friends! This is a question I have asked our youth group a lot. A question that I have asked myself. You see, people have an idea of who they “think” we are. They may say I am a mother, maybe they say I am a prayer warrior; perhaps they say I am Ronnie’s wife. Or maybe they say I am a terrible friend. They may say I am a bar hopper or a gossip, depending on...
