Professor Lavelle Hendricks is 2019 Recipient of D. Frank Davis Professional and Community Outreach Award
In a letter dated July 1, 2019 from the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, Pastor and Professor M. Lavelle Hendricks of Sulphur Springs has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the D. Frank Davis Professional and Community Outreach Award. This annual award, named after current Texas Certification Board Chairman Frank Davis, is awarded to recognize sustained and meritorious service to the profession of addiction...
The MLK Social Justice Awards Event on Jan. 21 Will Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. King
Organizer Dr. Lavelle Hendricks (left) and Dr. Mark Rudin, President of Texas A and M University, Commerce The 28th annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Ceremony will be held in Sulphur Springs, Texas on MLK Day, Monday January 21, 2019 at 7pm. The location is Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at 208 Fuller Street, where Dr. H.B. Nash is pastor. Dr. Lavelle Hendricks, Pastor at East Caney Missionary Baptist Church,...
Ms. Carl Lillie Shaw
Funeral services for Ms. Carl Lillie Shaw, age 89, of Tyler, have been scheduled for Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the East Caney Missionary Baptist Church with the Pastor Rudy Ellis officiating. Interment will follow at the East Caney Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Quon Clayton, Keenan Clayton, David Nelson, Leo Shaw, Kenneth Shaw and Kelvin Harris. A visitation will be held at Tapp Funeral Home Tuesday, July...
Sherida Rochelle Smith
Funeral services for Sherida R. Wright Smith, age 57, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018 at East Caney Baptist Church with Pastor Dr. M. Lavelle Hendricks officiating. Interment will follow at East Caney Cemetery with Rolaundo Wright, Chris Wright, Kareem Person, Joshua Cash, Torrence Wright, and Adrian Golden serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Gilbert Roland, Tommy Harrison,...
Leista Pringle
Funeral services for Leista Pringle, age 68, of Leander, TX, have been scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Morning Chapel Church with Pastor Rudy Williams officiating. Corey Spigner, Jay Yarbrough, Peyton Tilley, Curtis Bush and Will Jenkins will be serving as pallbearers. Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Tapp Funeral Home....
Christian Values, Spirit-Filled Living, Social Justice Emphasized in MLK Awards Ceremony
A praise dance presented by Zhakari Jackson and Spirit-filled music presented by the choir filled the emotional and spiritual cup of those attending the 26th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Monday night. The event saw over 100 individuals honored for their contributions and commitment to the life of Hopkins County. Ray Keck III, President and CEO of Texas A & M...
MLK Awards on Monday Jan. 16, Everyone Welcome!
Cordell Jackson, Associate Minister at East Caney Baptist Church, subbed on Friday’s interview for Dr. M. Lavelle Hendricks, organizer of the annual MLK Awards and celebration. Cordell is a member of the MLK Selection Committee for the 26th annual awards ceremony. Over 100 individuals will be recognized for personal achievement, spiritual excellence and community involvement. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Ray Keck, President of...
25th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony
DSC00199 DonJ-01 DSC00129 DSC00134 DSC00140 DSC00200 On Monday, January 18, 2016, 7 pm, The East Caney Missionary Baptist Church and Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference presented the 25th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony. The keynote speaker was The Honorable Judge Morris Overstreet, former judge, Texas Criminal Appellate Court. Dr. Dan Jones, President/CEO of Texas A&M-Commerce once...
25th Annual MLK Awards Ceremony Set
On Monday, January 18, 2016, 7 pm, The East Caney Missionary Baptist Church and Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference will present the 25th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony. Our keynote speaker will be The Honorable Judge Morris Overstreet, former judge, Texas Criminal Appellate Court. Dr. Dan Jones, President/CEO of Texas A&M-Commerce will once again serve as master of...
Charlie Thomas Sims
Funeral services for Charlie Thomas Sims, age 86, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Harold B. Nash officiating. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at East Caney Cemetery with Cory Sims, Harry Sims, Cary Horton, Danny Sims, Damon Dugan, Chris Harris, Cody Williams and Cory Spigner serving as...
