Dike Man Steals and Disguises Catepillar Back Hoe
A 63-year old Dike man is accused of stealing a caterpillar back hoe from a crew repairing a bridge on Highway 69 in January of 2012. The man had disguised the equipment to look like a John Deere. Robert Charles Vaughn was arrested at his home and has been charged with theft. JP B.J. Teer set bond for Vaughn at $30,000.
North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming Set
The North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in the school cafeteria. All former students, former staff members, and their guests are encouraged to attend. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m., with Bingo and registration. At 5:30 a barbecue meal will be served, at a cost of $12.50 per person. Following the meal, there will be a short video presentation, honoring the Classes of 1965, 1975, and 1985....
Aiguier Cemetery Association Report
Aiguier Cemetery Association June 7, 2015 The Aiguier Cemetery Association held their annual meeting on Sunday, June 7, 2015 on the cemetery grounds. Following a pot-luck lunch, Charlie Vaughn presided over the business meeting. The group voted to keep the same slate of officers – President, Charlie Vaughn; Vice President, Betty Weir; Treasurer – Peggy Beck; Secretary/Reporter – Jan Vaughn. Robert Aiguier, Peggy...
Averie Jo Davidson
Graveside services for Averie Jo Davidson, infant daughter of Landon Keith and Amie Suzzann Vaughn Davidson will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Aiguier Cemetery with Bro. Gary Thompson officiating. Averie passed away on February 25, 2015 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her parents, siblings, Rachel Davidson, Dallas Davidson, Kenna Lane, grandparents, Charlie and Susan Vaughn of Sulphur Springs,...
Leasure “Fuzzy” Minter
Funeral Services for Leasure “Fuzzy” Minter, age 101 of Mt. Vernon, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Mt. Vernon Church of Christ with Richard Rutledge and Chip Horton officiating. Interment will follow in the East Caney Cemetery with Bertrum Isabell, Will Ramsay, Dorce “Bud” Finne and Ronnie Stoker serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Willie Conley, her grandsons,...
Joe Bailey Finnie
Funeral service for Joe Bailey Finnie, 75, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. B.R. Hargest and Rev. Troy Young officiating. Military Graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Coffey Cemetery with Weldon Wright, Donnie Roland, Adrian Roland, Richard Finnie, Jr., Robert Finnie, and Joshua Leftrick serving as pallbearers....
Jimmie D. Thompson
Funeral Services for Jimmie D. Thompson, age 89 of Sulphur Springs, will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Moore officiating. Military graveside honors and interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Park with Hunter Vaughn, Michael Rogers, Matt Rogers, Ross Scott, Adam English and Kelly Stubbs serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Gillis, Randy Hall, Johnny...
North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming
The North Hopkins Alumni Association held their annual homecoming on Saturday, November 1. Registration began at 4:00, followed by bingo and visiting. A barbecue dinner, catered by Andy and Mary Lou Wright, was served at 5:30. After the meal, President Tommy Long called the meeting to order and welcomed the guests, then introduced the other officers – Evelyn Horne, Vice President; Sherry Smiddy, Secretary; and Jan Vaughn,...
Tira news 08/06/14
The deadline to file as a write-in candidate for a place on the Tira City Council is August 22, 2014, for the November 4th election. For more information, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, Tira City Secretary. My phone numbers and email address are at the end of the column and my mailing address is 776 FM 1536, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. Jacob and Tiffany Peugh and their children Tyler, Collin, Kenden, and Jaidyn, and Chip and I visited...
Tira News, 7/30/14
Mark your calendars for the annual Hot August Night BBQ Cook-off and music event at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Saturday, August 16th. Phil Vassar will be the featured performer. The fundraiser benefits the county volunteer fire departments. Please make plans to attend and support your local firefighters. The BBQ grounds will open at 1:00 p.m., with cooks preparing their entries, vendors and a kids’ zone. Serving of the BBQ...
