Milus Neil Robinson
Milus Robinson, beloved by many went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29th of 2024. Milus, the youngest child and only son was born November 24, 1930 to Samuel Francis (Frank) and Inez Ashberry Robinson in the Greenview community. Mr. Robinson had passed his 93rd milestone of life, which since early manhood had been spent in the service of God in the Baptist church. He served as a deacon for most of his adult years. His last...
City National Bank Team Takes Super Stew Honors
October 30, 2023 – The 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival endured through steady rain and mud on Saturday, Oct. 28, to crown winners in four cooking categories at Buford Park. The rain, which started before dawn and continued through the entire morning, didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the cooks, who provided chicken and beef stew for several thousand people who waded through the mud to participate in the festival. “A big...
Rev. Gaither Lee Day
Rev. Gaither Lee Day of McKinney, Texas passed away on October 19, 2023. He was born on July 10, 1930, to Lee Earney Day and Fern (Smith) Day in Bismarck, Missouri. On December 30, 1951, Rev. Day married the love of his life, Faye Sinclair. Together, they shared 66 years of marriage until Faye’s passing in 2017. Rev. Day’s love and devotion to his late wife, Faye, were a testament to the power of enduring love....
Texas Attorney General Shoots Down Franklin County’s Fight Against Solar Plant
August 17, 2023 – Angela Comenero who is serving as provisional attorney general for the State of Texas dealt a blow this week to nearby Franklin County who has been searching for solutions to fight proposed solar plants. Angry residents in Franklin County have asked their county commissioners to impose restrictions on proposed solar farms in their county, including a 180-day moratorium on commercial solar development. The...
Game Warden Field Notes
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. You Never Even Called Me by My Name While patrolling Cedar Creek Lake, Anderson and Henderson County Game Wardens investigated a potential Boating While Intoxicated case. The violator gave consent for a blood sample resulting in an arrest. The wardens assisted with returning the boat to shore since the other occupant was...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release 5/30/2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 29, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Designer Handbag Bingo The Hopkins County Health Care (HCHC) Foundation has scheduled their Designer Handbag Bingo event for Thursday, August 3. Sponsorships and reserved tables for 8 are available now, and individual tickets will be available on July 1. Last year, this event...
Ronald Patterson
Visitation for Ronald Patterson, age 78 of Brashear, Texas will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Greenview Cemetery. Mr. Patterson passed away on May 13, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Ronald Dee was born on July...
Hopkins County Hopeful to Receive Federal Funds For Road Repairs
A proclamation issued this week by Texas Governor Greg Abbott includes Hopkins County along with 23 other Texas counties in amending the disaster proclamatin issued on February 4, 2023. This proclamation simply includes Hopkins county in the disaster declaration which will now be sent to the federal level in hopes of receiving FEMA funds for moneatary assistance to Texas and would now include Hopkins County. County Judge Robert Newsom...
Danny Hurley
Graveside service for Danny Hurley, age 75, of Yantis will be held at 1 P.M. on February 17, 2023, at Yantis Cemetery with Fred Morrow officiating. Danny Hurley was born March 11, 1947 in Cass County Texas to Spike Williams and Dee Hurley. Danny Hurley was a graduate of Quitman High School, and East Texas State University. Danny ran off with his bride Derrell Lynn Brian Hurley in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout on October 22,...
Shirley Ann Meyers
A Memorial Celebration for Shirley Ann Meyers will be held from 2:00 P.M. till 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Tapp Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Shirley passed away on February 9, 2023, at her residence in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Shirley will be laid to rest with her parents Carl and Tillie Meyers at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Lincoln Nebraska on March 15, 2023. Shirley was born on March 26, 1943, in Snyder,...
