Hopkins County Records – June 11, 2021
Land Deed Transactions
- Joyce Elaine McPherson and Carley Annette Vickery to Kaylee Chaney and David Aaron Chenault; tract in the MA Bowlin survey.
- John Adair to Kellis Gene Parker; tract in the William B. Hodges survey
- S&R Construction to Freit LLC; tract in the M.A. Bowlin survey
- Virginia Autrey to E3 Land & Minerals LLC; tract in the William Gregg survey
- Calvin Rucker Earp and Sonia Earp to Kahl Weatherly; tract in the Thomas Proctor survey
- Edward Wise and Lee Ann Wise to Lim Hang and Kim Ung; tract in the Jose YBarbo survey
- Michael Brashier and Shirlene Brashier to Katrina K. Buth and Kris S. Buth; tract in the M A Bowlin survey
- Deanna Grant, Jack Grant, Mary Richey and Michael V. Richey to Tommie Raines; tract in the E. Melton survey
- Gerardo Rangel Gallegos and Maria Socorro Correa Munoz to Samuel Licea Gallegos; tract in the Encarnacion Esparsa survey
- Virginia Washington to Jeanice Elaine Johnson, Barry Gene Washington, Donald Wayne Washington and Harry Dean Washington; tract in the M A Bowlin survey
- Steven Hammond to Fred Land; tract in the MW Matthews survey
- Geraldine Cross Estate, William E. Cross executor, to William E. Cross; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Michael John Isett to Aaron Morrow and Summer Morrow; tract in the A W Waller survey
- Gerald Tutt to Legacy Grove Homes LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Wroten Living Trust, Wiley H. Wroten Jr. trustee, to Drake M. Clarke; tract in the Jose YBarbo survey
- Robert Lynn Smith and Sharon Faye Smith to Kassandra Lynn Smith and Samuel Wayne Smith; tract in the Winney Jewell survey
- Sherri Renee Felkel, known as Sherri Renee Whitley, and Anthony Gerald Whitley to Austin Taylor Jones, Krista Lauren Jones, Robert Landon Jones and Tracy Lea Jones; tract in the T C Elliott survey
- Jimmie Johnson to McIlrath Properties LLC; tract in the Samuel Burk survey
- Longhorn Acres LLC to Skye Properties LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Keith Bland, independent executor for the Robert Newton Bland II Estate, to OCTXLP LLC; tract in the E Burkham survey
- Asher Dial and Meredith N. Dial to Chelsey Brown and Marshall James Brown; tract in the Alexander Park survey
- Stefon Robinson to Quon Clayton and Keitha Manning; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Rhonda Tate to Joshua Scott Morris; tract in the Jose YBarbo survey
- Joel Hopper and Tracy Medley Hopper to Jennifer Heejin Gardner and Jonathan David Hopper; tract in the George C Wetmore survey
- Anita Penner to Mikaela Jacks; tract in the Ocela Barb survey
- James A. Delvin to Diegos Place LLC, Guadalupe Rocha and Jose Rocha; tract in the M A Bowlin survey.
- Heston Taylor to Jose Roberto Mejia and Juana Mejia
- Bruce Arvin Hammargren and Tammy K. Hammargren to Maria De Los Angeles Aguilar Castro and Alier Macedo Sanchez; tract in the Hayden Arnold survey
- Amy Renae Keys and Charles Scott Keys to Jacob R. Patrick and Robin Patrick; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Rebecca Rickman Godfrey and Miles Patrick Rickman, independent co-administrators for the Joe Patsy Martin Rickman Estate, to Dreamland Property Sales LLC; tract in the Levi Landers survey
- Carroll Willis and Linda Willis to Deanne Dial; tract in the William Garrison survey
- Nola Jean Wood to Dewayne Leon Wood; tract in the M A Bowlin survey
- Annie Lou Thomas Smith to Adrian Tillery Jr.; tract in the Jonathan Newsom survey
- Hayden Hollon to Hayley Gaines; tract in the Henry L. Ward survey
- Hayley Gaines Radney to Hayden Hollon; tract in the Henry L. Ward survey
- Hailey Tucker and Michael Ray Tucker Jr. to Adrian Lopez; tract in the Samuel McCulloch survey
- Larry W. Evans to Larry Wayne Evans Trust, Larry W. Evans trustee; tract in the T B Garrett survey
- Linda Hodge to Larry Wayne Evans Trust, Larry W. Evans trustee; tract in the T B Garrett survey
- Claudie Kennimer and Merle Lynn Kennimer, known as Merle Lynn Rogers Wilemon, to Bertha Alcantar Herrera and Omar Mora; tract in the Agaton Caro survey
- Amanda Gail Akune and Darren S. Akune to Ana Karen Miranda and Azucena Miranda; tract in the John S. Bowen survey
- Ana Billingsley and G. Billingsley to Inge Heijligers and Leon Heijligers; tract in the A Caro survey
- Perry Len Altenbaumer to LL Burt Investments LLC; tract in the MA Bowen survey
- Shawn Hildreth Cathey Estate, Donna Watkins independent executor, to Ava Annette Johnson and Randy S. Johnson; tract in the AJ Kinney survey
- Shawn Hildreth Cathey Estate, Donna Watkins independent executor, to Ava Annette Johnson and Randy S. Johnson; tract in the J W Hatchell survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- David Ivan Gutierrez and Jennifer Aileen Negrete.
- Kandaris Antoine Crosby and April C. Martin.
- Mark Allen Warren and Mandy Ray Davis.
- Juan Luis Macias Dominguez and Olga Margarita Macias.
- Luis A. Duran Hernandez and Myra Maurine Sanchez.
Wildcats Basketball, Lady Cats Basketball and Lady Cats Volleyball Begin The Edge Monday
Three more SSHS sports teams begin The Edge on Monday (June 14): Wildcats Basketball, Lady Cats Basketball and Lady Cats Volleyball.
New Wildcats Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver will conduct The Edge in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School.
Athletes entering 7th through the 9thgrades will have The Edge from 8 A.M. until 10 A.M. and players entering 10th through 12th grades will do The Edge from 10 A.M. until noon.
The six week Edge program will run Mondays through Thursdays through July 22.
Lady Cats Basketball and Lady Cats Volleyball players will begin The Edge in gyms at Sulphur Springs Middle School.
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell will have two sessions each day of The Edge: Athletes entering 9th through the 12th grades will do The Edge from 8 A.M. until 10 A.M. and players entering 7th and 8th grades will participate from 10 A.M. until noon.
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner will also have two sessions each day of The Edge. The first, from 8 a.m. until 10 A.M. is for players entering 9th through the 12th grades and the second, from 10 A.M. until noon, is for athletes entering the 7th and 8th grades.
Both The Edge for Lady Cats Basketball and for Lady Cats Volleyball run for 4 weeks wrapping up July 8.
Meanwhile The Edge continues Monday for Wildcats Tennis, Wildcats Football, Wildcats and Lady Cats Cross Country and Wildcats and Lady Cats Soccer.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Wildcats 7 on 7 Football Team is at State Qualifier Tournament in Tyler Saturday
The Wildcats 7 on 7 Football Team has one last chance to qualify for the State 7 on 7 Tournament at a Qualifier Tournament Saturday (June 12) at Lindsey Park in Tyler.
Wildcats Football Offensive Coordinator Matt Young said the Wildcats would play Wylie East beginning at 9 A.M. Saturday and then take on Corsicana and Tyler High in preliminary games.
Top finishers in the prelims advance to playoffs. Top finishers in the playoffs qualify for state.
Coach Young said about 20 Wildcats players would be heading to Tyler.
Brady Driver, a sophomore this coming school year, is expected to get most of the quarterback reps. Coach Young said quarterback Matthew Mitchell, a junior next year, will not attend due to a baseball tournament he will be playing in.
He said some of Driver’s favorite targets Saturday would be Matthew Sherman, Carson Fenton, C.J. Williams, Reed Williams and Colt Silman.
Coach Young said leaders on defense for the Wildcats Saturday would include Dominique Sims, Gavin Johnson, Wylie Hammond, Silman, Aiden Stribling, Driver, Austin Chaney, Braden Morris, Devon Franklin, Douglas Deloney and J.J. Hall.
Coach Young said some JV players would also be going and would have a chance to get some reps.
If the Wildcats do not qualify, the event Saturday will wrap up the 7 on 7 season for the Wildcats. Coach Young said 7 on 7 has provided good groundwork for the future for the Wildcats.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Local Filmmaker Ashley Fordinal; Her RAAM Project Titled “From Ashes We Rise” Will Inspire and Motivate
Ashley Fordinal of RiseUp Films lives in Sulphur Springs and is about to launch a film project about the ‘world’s toughest bicycle race” and one of it’s 2021 solo contenders. The project is titled “From Ashes We Rise”, to focus on Jerry Schemmel as he makes the Race Across America epic 12-day coast-to-coast marathon during June. On Friday June 11, 2021, Ashley joined Enola Gay on the KSST Good Morning Show to talk about the project, her interest in making films and what’s involved for her and the crew in this major project she is about to embark upon.
“I was aware of the life story of Jerry Schemmel; his years as a sports broadcaster in the Denver area, how he survived the 1989 United Airways crash-landing in an Iowa field and how he rescued a baby from the wreckage, how he later teamed up with Brad Cooper to compete and win as a relay team in the 2015 Race Across America, and how Jerry will now undertake the 2021 bike challenge as a solo contestant. In my own experience, hardship and struggles can refine us and make us want to reach higher and wider. I met Jerry, we talked, and I got interested in the annual race because his personal story was inspiring to me. That’s briefly how I got interested in wanting to do this project. I wasn’t certain though, that Jerry actually wanted me to go forward with it, because I haven’t done a lot of major projects yet, but earlier this year, I got confirmation. He said ‘Yes, it’s yours’. So that’s when I really went to work on it. We actually leave for Oceanside in two days!”
After being onhand for all the pre-race formalities, Ashley and her crew plan to meet up with Schemmel during periods of the race and document his journey to the finish line in Annapolis, Maryland. Six cameras will be in use to capture a quantity of footage. But documenting the epic sporting challenge isn’t the only feature of Ashley’s mission. Her belief in rising above life’s challenges are based on her own struggles and her own breakthrough at age 26. Her belief system is similar to Schemmel’s, as he shared in a video on RiseUp Films on Facebook, “Ashley Fordinal is a director/producer who will capture footage and create a film to inspire others. We are excited about the film. Anyone can do their own ‘race’. So be inspired and motivated, and realize your dreams!”
KSST wishes Ashley the best of luck as she secures funding and moves ahead to launch her project. I appreciate this inspiring quote from Schemmel which also motivates Ashley toward her dream. “Everybody has their own plane crash, big or small. Everybody has their own RAAM, something they’ve always wanted to do, but haven’t. Do the best you can to work through your plane crash and act on your RAAM”.
Find out more about the film From Ashes, We Rise. Donate to Riseup Films here, your contributions will assure the film is completed. Learn more about the subject of the film, Jerry Schemmel, at his website available here.
PJC Announces Spring 2021 President’s and Dean’s List
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that 175 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the Spring 2021 semester.
To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, (straight A’s) on a minimum of 15 semester hours.
Those on the dean’s list must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for at least 15 semester hours, and have no grade lower than a “C.”
Both lists are compiled exclusive of developmental hours.
Students on the PJC President’s List by hometowns in area include:
- Brashear: Anthony Myers
- Commerce: Evan Humphries
- Como: Diana Gallegos
- Cooper: Justin Gibson, Glen Holt, Madison Oats
- Dike: Kisha Large
- Emory: Ty Nichols
- Klondike: Austin Henderson
- Pecan Gap: Jessie McGuire
- Sulphur Springs: Gregory Nottingham, Taylor Buttrill, Jewely Holladay, Kennedy Lee, Landrie McKinney, Gregory Nottingham, Alexander Rodriguez, Ethan Smith, Zachary Tiemeyer, Jaci Wyatt Yantis: Jennifer Ogle
Students on the PJC Dean’s List by their hometowns in area include:
- Alba: Brandon Riley
- Brashear: Jacquelyn Cruz, Christopher Dockweiler
- Commerce: Christian Walter
- Como: Crystal Romero, Estelfa Trujillo-Cortes
- Cumby: Jessica Mullins
- Dike: Jennifer Stanley
- Lone Oak: Godfrey Snyder
- Pickton: Alex Alonso
- Saltillo: John Beadle
- Yantis: Nathaniel Doolin
Congratulations to all of the students on the PJC President’s List and Dean’s List and all other 2021 PJC graduates.
Summer Classes Are In Session at PJC-Sulphur Springs Center
Trinity Roberts, a recent graduate from Sulphur Bluff High School and a former dual credit student at PJC, is registering for summers classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center.
Assisting her is testing clerk Cathey Martin.
For registration information, call campus at 903-885-1232.
For information about attending the Center, visit the campus at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs.
To see offered classes, go to www.parisjc.edu/schedule.
To apply to PJC, go to www.parisjc.edu/apply or email [email protected].
Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924.
Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/workforce fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/workforce programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.
The campus of 54 tree-shaded acres includes 20 major buildings and residence halls and provides students a unique and pleasant environment for learning.
Paris Junior College also operates centers in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and in Greenville, Texas.
Three Men Jailed For Crimes Against Children
June 10, 2021 – Over the past two days, three men have been jailed for crimes against children, according to arrest and Hopkins County jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis, Deputy Justin Wilkerson and Investigator Michael Russell, aware of an outstanding warrant for Charles Ray Rollins’ arrest, located the 42-year-old man at his Saltillo residence and took him into custody at 10:43 p.m. June 9, 2021. During an interview, Rollins confessed to Russell that he had sexual contact with a juvenile.
Rollins was released from Hopkins County jail June 10, 2021, on a $100,000 bond on the indecency with a child by sexual contact charge.
HCSO Corrections Officer Courtney Steward took Johnny Lee Speed into custody at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in the 8th Judicial District Courtroom. The 39-year-old Pickton man was booked into Hopkins County jail Wednesday, June 9, 2021, and remained there Friday, June 11, 2021, on an order revoking his bond on an injury to a child charge.
Speed was arrested on the injury to a child or disabled person charge on Nov. 3, 2020. He allegedly injured a 15-year-old with mental disabilities during an argument after the teen allegedly started a fire on the back part of his residence, putting him and other children in danger.
HCSO Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford arrested Darrell Glen Farris Tuesday, June 8, 2021, on an online solicitation of a minor.
HCSO received an outcry report and initiated an investigation. Farris was alleged to have initiated online contact with a minor in Hopkins County for a sex act. A warrant was issued for Farris’ arrest for online solicitation of a minor. HCSO officials contacted Hunt County Constable Wade Sheets, who located Farris, took him into custody and transported him to the Hunt-Hopkins County line. Farris was then transported to Hopkins County jail, where he allegedly admitted during an interview to the offense as well as others involving other children. The appropriate authorities have been notified in those jurisdictions, according to Weatherford.
The 60-year-old Commerce man remained in Hopkins County jail Friday, June 11, 2021, in lieu of the $100,000 bond set on the third-degree felony online solicitation of a minor charge, according to jail reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Bright Star Cinemas: It’s Time To Return To The Theater
After more than a year, we returned to our local theater to enjoy “A Quiet Place, Part II” and found our experience to be as enjoyable as we expected. As one of the hardest hit business sectors during the Covid pandemic, I am happy to say that our local movie theater has weathered the storm and is ready to serve their customers. Having a recent remodel (pre-Covid) the theater offers reclining seats, and a fresh interior along with new sound and video equipment which made us realize why we go to the theater in the first place.
The staff was pleasant as we purchased our tickets inside at one end of the concession stand that offers a wide selection of new food items. The clerk helped us select our seats and we were on our way. Of course, you can select your own seats in advance on their website: brightstarcinemas.com. We found the theater itself to be very clean as well as all of the public areas. Lower matinee pricing is still being offered. The only negative was that we didn’t see enough OTHER people in the theater. Maybe it was our time or movie selection, but we would like to see more customers so that this vital business can continue.
The Movie
I won’t ruin the movie for you, but I will say that if you enjoyed the original “Quiet Place” you will enjoy the sequel. I wish I had watched the original to refresh my memory, but the sequel was just as intense as the original. Having a “theater experience” is something that I have missed during the pandemic and the sound system and video system of Bright Star Cinemas certainly makes us glad to be able to go back to the theater. This movie is showing ONLY in theaters right now (no streaming) and this a great way for you to support a local business and get back to the theater. There are currently six offerings of movies this week and you can check out the times by clicking here: MovieTimes
Wildcats Football Head Coach Greg Owens Discusses First Week of Football Edge
On Thursday, June 10, reporters from KSST met up with Wildcats Football head coach Greg Owens at the Multi-Purpose Building to discuss the first week of The Edge in football.
Coach Owens said the first week went well, saying that it was good to get back to work and to have everyone back.
The Wildcats football head coach said on Monday that he had 140 students attend the Edge from grades 7-12, but Coach Owens did note that numbers did trail off towards at the end of the week.
Coach Owens said that at one point the number dropped down to 125 and the number of attendees was lower Thursday.
The Wildcats football head coach did note that many students could be out of town on vacation, in band practice, or or something of the sort. Coach Owens did say that he was proud of the students that attended the Edge this week and their desire to get after it and get better.
Coach Owens said earlier this week on Monday that he was impressed with the way athletes brought a great attitude to the first week of Edge, and took it a step further by saying that same good attitude carried throughout this week.
The head football coach said the staff is challenging Seniors to step up and be leaders, but Coach Owens did say that the younger kids are excited to be at The Edge.
Coach Owens noted the eagerness of Edge attendees as something he’s particularly excited about, in that athletes have been great listeners, taking in everything the coaching staff throws at them, and taking it another step further by continuing to add on responsibilities and challenges to best prepare them for football season.
“They’re really working to get better,” Coach Owens said about his athletes after the first week of Edge, adding that student attendees are succeeding at “trying to do what we’re coaching them to do.”
The Edge for football runs Monday through Thursday, 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. for students entering 10th through 12th, and 10 A.M. until noon for the younger students, representing the age group from students entering 7th through 9th grades.
The Edge runs until July 15.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
2021 Dairy Classic Show Plus an Open Dairy Show June 12
Although there will be no full-blown Hopkins County Dairy Festival in 2021, the traditional Dairy Classic cattle show usually held in June is set for Saturday June 12, 2021 in the Civic Center arena and barns. In addition to the traditional Dairy Classic Show, which is open to youth exhibitors in 4H and FFA clubs, there will also be an Open Dairy Show for any dairy cattle exhibitor who wishes to enter. Amy Bowen, Supt. of NETLA for Dairy, will head up the show.
According to Amy, both the classic and open entries will be shown in alphabetical order according to breed. Animals should be in place by 8:30am, and the show will begin at 10:00am. Spectators are admitted free and are encouraged to enjoy this unique feature of Hopkins County life.
The traditional Hopkins County Dairy Festival is expected to return in June 2022.
