Ground Breaking for Diversified Minerals of Oxnard, California
There was a ground breaking for Diversified Minerals of Oxnard, California at the company’s planned site on Pioneer Parkway west of CMH Road and south of Main Street. The ground breaking featured comments from Sulphur Springs Mayor Freddie Taylor and Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom. After the groundbreaking, I talked with Diversified Minerals owner Jim Price.
Geral Buford Kennedy
Geral Buford Kennedy was born on October 10,1922 and lived 92 years on earth until called home to his reward on February 19, 2015.
Geral began his life in Cunningham, Texas and later moved to Paris, Texas where he graduated from Paris Junior college just before enlisting in the Navy. While serving his country he completed training in radio communications and air gunnery. In 1945, he was thrilled to receive his aircrew wings.
After World War II, Geral received both a BS and MS from Sam Houston State University in Vocational Agriculture. During this time he met Joy Casey, and the two were married July 9, 1950. Both Geral and Joy taught in the West Lamar Schools in Petty. In 1964 Geral was named Lamar County Teacher of the Year.
In 1966 Geral continued his passion of teaching young people in Vocational Agriculture but relocated to Sulphur Springs ISD where he was a vocational agriculture teacher, vocational counselor, and vocational administrator. He retired in 1984. In 2013 Geral was honored when the new Sulphur Springs High School National Technical Honor Society was named for him.
Geral always enjoyed serving his community and was honored with leadership in many organizations including: Hopkins County Ag Workers, the Chamber of Commerce of Sulphur Springs, and Kiwanas Club of Sulphur Springs.
Geral was a life-long member of the church of Christ. In each community where he and Joy taught they proved to be a major asset the local churches. Whether it was teaching at Lamar Avenue church of Christ in Paris, preaching at Emberson church of Christ, or serving as teacher, deacon, and elder at the Jefferson Street/League Street church of Christ, Geral was always ready to assist others and exemplify the life of Christ.
Preceding Geral in death were his parents, Dave and Lillie Bays Kennedy, his brothers Kenneth Kennedy, and Deveral Kennedy, as well as one sister, Claris Kennedy Jordan.
Geral is survived by his brother Glenn Kennedy and wife Charlene of Piano, Texas; his two daughters Carolyn Jan Nichols and husband Alvis of Wylie, Texas, Karol Edwards and husband Phil of Piano,
Texas; his four grandchildren, Julie Truex and husband Bryan of Plano, Texas, Brent Nichols and wife Jill of Niteroi, Brazil, Bethany Edwards Barry and husband Alex of Hastings on Hudson, New York, and Matt Edwards of Plano, Texas; and his five great grandchildren, Reagan Truex, Cheney Truex, Haley Truex, Titus Nichols, and Jack Nichols.
Of all of Geral’s talents, passions and many hobbies, nothing was more important to him, than his family. He and Joy had been married 62 years at the time of her death in 2012. Their lives were spent in obedience to God and sharing that example with all who were blessed to cross their paths. During Geral’s lifetime he taught innumerable people practical and spiritual lessons. His legacy will forever be that of a wise, kind servant.
Geral’s family is deeply grateful for the loving and thoughtful care both Joy and Geral received from the staff of the Stonnybrook Memory Care in Garland.
Memorials may be sent to Boles Children’s Home, 7065 Love, Quinlan, TX 75474 or to the Niteroi Mission Building Fund % of the Wylie Church of Christ at P.O. Box551, Wylie, TX 75098
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Roxton, TX, at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at West Oaks Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home.
www.westoaksfuneralhome.com
Spiritual Renewal and Revival, is Coming to First Baptist Church
Fresh Encounter, for those in need of spiritual renewal and revival, is coming to First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs this Sunday through Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. each night. A Sunday evening meal at 5:15 p.m. is also planned. David Dykes will be the event speaker and Mike Parks will serve as worship leader. Both are with Tyler’s Green Acres Baptist Church.
Chamber Winners Announced
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center Director Karon Weatherman was named Citizen of the Year at the 89th annual Chamber Banquet Thursday night. City Councilwoman and Symphony League President Kayla Price was named Woman of the Year. In other awards, Oncor Electric is the Large Business of the Year, Mike and Mallory Horne and Latson’s Office Solutions is Small Business of the Year, the Koon Jersey Farm is Agriculturalist of the Year, Educators of the Year were Bowie Special Ed Aide Jossie Jimmerson and Como-Pickton Elementary School Teacher Kara Lane, Chicks For Charity Hopkins County received the Community Pride Award, Carol Palmer was named Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Plain and Fancy Restaurant owner Sandy Wallace got the Growth and Renewal Award and Betty Wade was named Caregiver of the Year.
Hopkins Rains County Farm Bureau Donates $500.00 to Meal-A-Day
Texas farmers and ranchers will reach out to consumers to talk with them about issues of food and agriculture Feb. 17 during Texas Food Connection Day, a statewide program sponsored by the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB).
Formerly Food Check-Out Week, Texas Food Connection Day was established to connect farmers and ranchers with their customers and initiate discussions about agriculture and food-related issues, including affordability, nutrition, food safety, animal welfare, profitability and productivity.
Hopkins Rains County Farm Bureau of Directors: left to right
Jerry Gibby, Andy Wright, Karon Weatherman, President Leon Asbill, Jr., Fred Moseley, Adam Hostetler, Jimmy Goldsmith and Vice President Don Smith, presented Hopkins County Mealaday Center with a check for $500 for Food Connection Week.
Town Hall Meeting with Senator Bob Hall
You are CORDIALLY INVITED TO SENATOR BOB HALL’s TOWN HALL TOUR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015
AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: SULPHUR SPRINGS – 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. HOPKINS COUNTY COURT HOUSE COMMISSIONERS COURT 1sr FLOOR, 118 CHURCH STREET
First Same-Sex Couple Marries in Texas
Austin – Today Suzanne Bryant and Sarah Goodfriend became the first same-sex couple to legally marry in Texas. They received their marriage license from Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir in Austin, accompanied by their two daughters. The news follows an order on Tuesday from State Judge Guy Herman in which he struck down Texas’ ban on marriage between same-sex couples.
Evan Wolfson, president of Freedom to Marry, released the following statement:
“This is a historic day for fairness and equality in Texas. The family that Suzanne and Sarah have built together over more than three decades of commitment to each other mirrors the love between so many same-sex couples in Texas, all of whom deserve the freedom to marry. The 5th Circuit should quickly affirm Texas’ lower court ruling and ensure the freedom to marry across the Lone Star State.”
A marriage case out of Texas is currently awaiting a ruling from the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals along with cases out of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Winnsboro arrest… “I Guess I’m Going to Jail.”
A response to a disturbance call led Winnsboro police to arrest 36-year old Jonathan Wayne Nolen, a Winnsboro resident, for possession of less than 1 gram of methamphetamine, according to Chris Hill, Captain with the Winnsboro Police Department. Hill stated that a call from a citizen observing the disturbance alerted officer Blake McClure to Nolen walking along the street engaged in conversation with a female who was driving an auto alongside him. The pair was by this time passing in front of the police office. According to the report, McClure noted the male speaking in a loud voice and striking the car.
McClure requested the assistance of Officer Jamison Hawkins and the two stopped the travel of the two individuals and separated them for questioning. As Officer Hawkins questioned, Nolen became extremely agitated according to Captain Hill. Hawkins requested permission and began to frisk Nolen. Nolen would not allow Hawkins to check a specific pocket by pushing the officer’s hand away from the area. As Hawkins continued his attempt, Nolen finally reached into the pocket and retrieved what appeared to be a small camera bag and stated, “I guess I’m going to jail.”
Inside the bag was the quantity of methamphetamine. Nolen was placed under arrest at that time. The female was not charged and did not press charges against Nolen due to no damage done to her auto.
“Updated” Sulphur Springs Woman Reports Being Raped
A Sulphur Springs woman told police that she was raped. The case is being investigated by Police Detective Sgt. David Gilmore.
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