Sandra Joan Stewart Parker
Graveside services for Sandra Joan Stewart Parker, age 84, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Ridgeway Cemetery with Rev. Steve Cook officiating. Pallbearers will be Seth Stout, Tyler Stout, Spencer Thurman, Blake Stewart, Adam Stewart, and Mike Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Stewart, Tony Stewart, Spencer Hinkle, David Robinson, and the Wesleyean Sunday School Class. Visitation will...
Tennessee Woman Arrested On Probation Warrant
A 32-year-old Tennessee woman was arrested on a Hopkins County warrant Tuesday evening. Constance Shunta Bar Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Constance Shunta Barr, was in custody in Shelby County jail in her hometown of Memphis on the Hopkins County warrant. HCSO Deputy Elijah Fite traveled to Shelby County jail, where he took Barr into custody at 4:59 p.m. and transported her to Hopkins County jail. Barr was...
Paul Ray Burkett
Private graveside services for Paul Ray Burkett, age 77, of Saltillo will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Weaver Cemetery with Rev. Shannon Gammill officiating. Pallbearers will be Jeff Wilson, Willie Dean, Ronnie Parris, Alan Chester, Dale Goldsmith, and Rick Garmon. A visitation will be held during business hours on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.M., at West Oaks Funeral Home. Paul passed away on Friday, April...
Duane Garrett
A private graveside service for Duane Garrett, age 84, of Greenville, will be held and directed by Rev. Wayne Darty at Miller Grove Cemetery with Paul Garrett Jr, Colby Garrett, Derrick Petty, Landon Garrett, Heath McGraw, and Zack Collett serving as pallbearers and Preston Garrett and Payton Garrett serving as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Garrett passed away April 6, 2020 at Senior Suites & Rehab in Emory, TX. Duane Garrett was born...
Gladwater Woman, 2 Men Jailed On Hopkins County Probation Violation Warrants
A 38-year-old Gladewater woman was booked into Hopkins County jail on a probation violation warrant Sunday, according to sheriff’s reports. At least two others were jailed over the last week on violation of probation warrants as well Shawnda Jean Bellamy (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office sent Transport Deputy Steve Huffman to Restoring Joy Ministries in Gladewater to take custody of Shawnda Jean Bellamy...
March – Schools Have Canceled Classes… What’s a Parent (Caregiver) to Do? by Johanna Hicks
What’s a Parent (Caregiver) to Do? It’s official. Schools have canceled classes due to safety concerns for students and staff over COVID 19. So now what? Kids are glad to be able to sleep in while parents and caregivers wonder how to keep them occupied. I have seen posts by educators who have lots of really good ideas,...
Police: Sulphur Springs Pair Arrested After Marijuana Found In Infant's Diaper
At least 5 Others Jailed Over Christmas Holiday on Misdemeanor Marijuana Charges At least seven people were booked into the county jail on marijuana charges over the Christmas holiday, including a Sulphur Springs pair who allegedly hit the substance in an infant’s diaper. A Sulphur Springs woman, 29, and man 31, were arrested by Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Eddie Moon and Officer Zachary Brown at 9:55 p.m. Christmas Eve on...
Blue Santa Needs Your Help for a Brighter Christmas!
L. to R. Blue Santa spokespersons: Josh Schufeldt for local law enforcement, Amy Griggs for Empty Stocking and Shanna Martin for CANHelp. What are the Blue Santa barrels you see around town and in the shopping areas of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County? These barrels are part of the way in which local law enforcement plans to make the holiday brighter for some children with toys for Christmas. Just place new toys in the barrels when...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Signs 48 Indictments During October Session
October 8, 2019 – The Hopkins County Grand Jury during the Oct. 3 session signed at least 48 indictments, pushing those cases forward for prosecution. Named in the indictments were at least 36 people, including nine accused of two offenses and two individuals accused of three offenses. Charges ranged from burglary, felony drunk driving, fraud, theft, tampering with evidence and controlled substance charges to obstruction or...
Pumpkin Season Opens at Shannon Oaks Church in Sulphur Springs on I-30
Who doesn’t like an outdoor romp with the smell of Fall in the air, child’s play among colorful Autumn leaves, and pumpkins everywhere? Shannon Oaks Church is once again hosting a Pumpkin Patch that’s already experienced phenomenal growth! More families are visiting the popular Pumpkin Patch in Sulphur Springs each year! So, to accommodate the flow of children, teens and adults during October, this year’s...
