Obituary – Bob King
www.murrayorwosky.com Bob King, of Dike, Texas, passed away peacefully on, July 22, 2022, to be with our heavenly lord. Services with not be held. He was born on May 25, 1943, to Lawrence Westbrook King and Helen (Cobb) King in New York and grew up in Dallas, Texas. He attended Texas Tech where he obtained his B.A. and later returned to school to pursue and then obtain his master’s degree. He then decided to serve this country and...
SSHS Class Of 2021 Graduation
Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2021 wasted no time getting down to business at Friday night’s graduation inside Hopkins County Civic Center. The senior graduate candidates filed into the Arena in pairs, starting with honor graduates, as the band played “Pomp and Circumstance,” leaving two empty chairs in front of the stage, each draped in caps and gowns, a tangible tribute to their late beloved classmates...
KIA Memorial Dedication, Disabled Veteran Statue Unveiling A Well Attended, Moving Event
Celebration Plaza was packed Saturday evening with community members paying tribute to the fallen and respect for those who have served during a special dedication and unveiling ceremony. The occasion was a more solemn one, bringing a tear to many an eye at the ringing of the bell as each local hero who was killed in action was named; each name and the year they paid the ultimate price in service to their country is listed on three of...
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial
Veterans Memorial Visionary Clayton McGraw cutting the ribbon On Wednesday March 20, 2019, the ribbon was cut on the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial….about seven years after it’s dedication. A committee to design and construct the memorial was formed in 2004 with Clayton McGraw, Robert Carpenter, Don Roundtree, Pam Elliott, Ruth Davis, John Ward, Dena Loyd, Art Romanat, Tommy Allison, Sam Johnson, Dwayne Schultz, Bob King...
Kelty Named Citizen of the Year at 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Tim Kelty was named Citizen of the Year and Carolyn McKinney was named Woman of the Year during the 92nd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. The 470 who filled the Exhibit Room at the Hopkins County Civic Center celebrated the accomplishments of several county residents and of the local chamber during the two hour event. With the dd1920’s theme, “Extra! Extra! Read All About It!”, a video highlighting...
Chamber Connection November 10
Chamber Connection-November 10th Back by popular demand!!! The Chamber is taking orders for our “Do the Stew” t-shirts and hoodies. For the first time, we sold out of stew t-shirts within hours of offering them. If you loved the t-shirt or hoodie, please call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515 to place your name and size on the list. T-shirts are $10, and hoodies are $25. This will be the last chance to get a “Do the Stew” t-shirt!...
RSVP Spring Awards Banquet to Honor Volunteers
Several people who give generously of their time and efforts will be honored for their service Thursday, June 16th, during the RSVP Spring Awards Banquet. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a theme of “Volunteers Make Beautiful Music” at New Beginnings Fellowship Church. The meal will be catered by Murray’s BBQ and Musical Entertainment will be by Enola Gay Mathews. Door prizes will be handed out by businesses in...
Veterans Day Events Planned
Several Veterans Day remembrances are planned in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. Check back from time to time for additional activities. The current schedule includes: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560 at One Veterans Drive in Sulphur Springs will celebrate Veteran’s Day at 11am Wednesday November 11 at the flagpole on the grounds of the post home. The Military Coalition will present a tribute and gun salute, then...
Hugh Francis Wilemon
Hugh Francis Wilemon began his life in heaven on May 3, 2015, leaving behind his wife of 37 years, Merle Lynn Wilemon and three sons: Hugh Kevin, James David (JD), and Geane Albert Wilemon and granddaughter, Cara Lynn Labeth Wilemon “Little Red”. He is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Nikki and Josh Chambers as well as “his Little Man” Ethan Marcus Chambers. He also has a cherished granddaughter, Mindy Sims. Hugh was born...
Chamber Connection 11/6/14 by Meredith Caddell
Stew Cooks Pictures are in and available for pick up at the Chamber at 300 Connally Street Hamilton Bake Sale, Friday, November 7th at First United Methodist Church Looking for some yummy goodies for the weekend? Then stop by the Hamilton Bake sale at FUMC Friday, November 7th at 8am and you will be glad you did. Funds for Phoebe Bake Sale, Friday, November 7th on the Square from 8-1 Central Christian Academy is hosting a bake sale...
