Nancy Carrell Jackson
Graveside Services for Nancy Tiller Jackson, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 2, 2017 at Gafford Chapel Cemetery with Bro. C.J. Duffy officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Nancy passed away on December 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 19, 1947 in Greenville, TX, the daughter of Ruel Tiller and Juanita Spray Tiller. She married Jerry Jackson on October 10, 1978 in...
Two Plea Bargain Agreements Made Monday in District Court
Two individuals took plea bargain agreements in District Courts in Hopkins County Monday. In 62nd District Court at the Hopkins County Courthouse Monday, Kenneth Ray Vaughn, 61, plead to 14 years for Obstruction/Retaliation. Judge Will Biard heard the plea. Vaughn was arrested on a January Sunday evening this year for Obstruction or Retaliation when Sheriff Deputy Sergeant Wade Sheets responded to a disturbance call at a residence on...
North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming
The annual North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming was held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in the school cafeteria. Approximately 50 former students and guests attended the event. The group played a few games of Bingo, before enjoying a delicious barbecue dinner, catered by Andy and Mary Lou Wright. Following the meal, the Tommy Long, President welcomed everyone and allowed the alumni to introduce themselves. The Classes of 1966, 1976,...
Mary F. Burgener
Memorial Services for Mary F. Burgener, age 56 of Winnsboro, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Seymore Bible Fellowship Church. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Burgener passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler. She was a retired homemaker. She was born on January 7, 1960, the daughter of Calvin and Bonnie (George) Vaughn in Gilmer. Survivors include son, Kirt Bryan...
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...
Ronnie Gene Buffington
Ronnie Gene Buffington, age 74, of Emory, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at ETMC in Tyler. Funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, January 7, 2016, 2:00 PM, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. Bro. Bill Cooper, Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow at Woosley Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2 PM, at the funeral home. Ronnie was born on March 12, 1941, in Wichita Falls to...
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...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Down 51 Indictments Monday Afternoon
Monday afternoon, October 26, 2015, a Hopkins County Grand Jury handed down 51 indictments. Not all indicted have been arrested but those indictments that can be released include: Michael Allen Coker for theft of property over $20,000 but under $100,000. On September 18th of this year, 47-year old Michael Allen Coker was transported from the Dallas County Jail to the Hopkins County Jail to face a theft charge in Sulphur Springs. The...
2015 North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming
The annual North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming was held on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in the school cafeteria. The event began with registration and Bingo, followed by a delicious meal, catered by BirthWright BBQ. After the meal, Tommy Long presided over the business meeting and welcomed guests. The group agreed to have the next homecoming on October 8, 2016. They also voted to elect the current officers for another year –...
Alfred C. Willis
Funeral services for Alfred C. Willis, age 84 of Sulphur Springs (Birthright) will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Shane Carrington officiating. Interment will follow at Posey Cemetery with Kurt Willis, Brian Willis, Rickey Willis and Stelvin Dial serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer is Cade Willis. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 8,...
