James Thomas “Tommy” Holcomb
JAMES THOMAS “TOMMY” HOLCOMB, 89, longtime resident of Sulphur Bluff, passed from this life into life eternal on Saturday March 21, 2015. Arvin Starrett and the staff of Starrett Funeral Home of Paris will conduct funeral services at 11:00 AM Wednesday March 25, 2015 in the chapel of West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, with Rev. David Larkin officiating. Burial will follow in the Sulphur Bluff Cemetery, with full...
Jim Perry Burns
Jim Perry Burns was born in Miller Grove, Texas on March 21, 1927. He was the eldest son of Johnnie and Virgie Johnson Burns. He is survived by the love of his life, Mary Kate Lindley Burns. They married in Quitman, Texas on August 14, 1948. Other survivors include his two daughters; LaQuita Brantley and husband Mike of Rowlett, Dr. LaCheeta McPherson and husband John of Richardson; two grandsons: Eric Brantley and wife Christina of...
Another Successful Help-A-Child Benefit In The Books
The 15th Annual Help-A-Child Benefit was hailed by organizers as another success for children served by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center, four local foster families and toward scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors by Masonic Lodges who participate in and help put on the annual event. In Appreciation for 15-Year as Help-A-Child presenting sponsors15th Annual...
Enola Gay Mathews Retiring After 32 Years At KSST
Community Invited To Mathews’ Retirement Reception Dec. 22 At KSST Studios Although she was not the first to hold the job, most Hopkins County residents associate mornings with Enola Gay Mathews and KSST. For about 30 years now, many Hopkins County residents have started their day with Enola Gay on KSST Radio 1230 AM. Station manager and owner Chad Young will take over the microphone to continue to inform and entertain KSST...
Prizes Awarded At 2021 Help A Child Benefit, But True Winners Will Be Children Who Benefit From Fundraiser
Several prizes were awarded at the 2021 Help A Child events, but the true winners will be the children who will benefit from the annual fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will be divided among Scottish Rite Hospital, Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center and three local foster families, to help support children who have been or are alleged to have been abused, neglected or have certain medical maladies that require specialized...
Claude M. Walter
AUBURN, NY – Claude M. Walter, 79 of Smith Road, Weedsport died December 28, 2020 at the Commons on St. Anthony. A native of Whitney Point, Claude was born April 20, 1941, the son of the late Clarence and Annamae Martin Walter. In addition to his loving wife Julie Walter; Claude is survived by children: Susan Black (Scott) of Weedsport, Virginia Walter of Melbourne, FL, and Herbert Walter of Phoenix, AZ; daughter-in-law Beth...
Help-A-Child Chili, Brisket, Ag Mech Contest Winners at 2017 Benefit
2017 HELP A CHILD CHILI & BRISKET WINNERS AND PRIZE SPONSORS 1st Place Chili –INTERSTATE BODY SHOP Sponsored by: INTERSTATE BODY SHOP 2nd Place Chili—SULPHUR SPRINGS PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS Sponsored by: Association Local 3237 3rd Place Chili—SULPHUR BLUFF EASTERN STAR Sponsored by: Sulphur Bluff Eastern Star CHILI PRIZE SPONSORS: INTERSTATE BODY SHOP CNB of YANTIS JAY HODGE CHEVROLET 1st Place Brisket—DEEP SOUTH Sponsored...
42 is the “National Game of Texas” and Popular in Hopkins County
The popular domino game of 42 originated in the Lone Star State in 1887, and 130 years later, it’s thriving popularity has spread worldwide. Hopkins County, Texas is home to several tournaments. One of these is the George Dorner Memorial 42 Tournament, held since 2014 at the Sulphur Bluff Methodist Church on the second Saturday in July. Dorner was an active member there and a contributing part of his home community, serving in...
Miller Grove News by Brandon Darrow
Last week snow, this week rain. Not that I’m complaining. We need the rain. Lake Fork and Lake Tawakoni are still very low but they are starting to fill back up. A few more good rains and I think they will be looking much better. My condolences to the family of Jim Perry Burns, who entered Heaven on Feb. 25. Jim passed peacefully at his home in Miller Grove. Jim Perry was a good friend and cousin of mine. I always enjoyed visiting...
