Celo Dean Ferguson
Sep24

Celo Dean Ferguson

Celo Dean Ferguson, age 89, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bruce Stinson officiating.  Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with the Hopkins County Military Coalition conducting military honors.  Michael Ferguson, James Wilson, Aaron Wilson, Mason Wilson, Ryan Ferguson and Dennis Ferguson will be serving as pallbearers. Honorary...

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Olin Kenlock Folmar
Aug16

Olin Kenlock Folmar

“Ken” was born December 5, 1929 in Leonard, TX to Olin P. and Annie (Hardage) Folmar.  He spent his early school years in Yantis, TX. He attended Sunset High School in Dallas, TX where he played football and was awarded The Sunset High Dad’s Club Award in mechanical drawing and photography.  He then attended East Texas State University on a football scholarship.  Upon suffering an injury that ended his football playing days he...

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Raymond Conway
Aug11

Raymond Conway

Visitation/Memorial services for Raymond Conway, 95, of Yantis, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 14, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Simpson officiating. Military honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow. Raymond passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. He was born on September 23, 1921 in Barnard, MO, the son of Raymond David Conway Sr. and Hazel...

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Erwin C. “Bud” Cramp
Aug04

Erwin C. “Bud” Cramp

Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition for Erwin C. “Bud” Cramp will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Dr. Jimmy Henry officiating.  There will be no formal visitation.  Bud passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Methodist Willowbrook Hospital in Houston. Bud was born on December 21, 1927 in Glenwood Springs, CO, the son of Erwin Douglas Cramp...

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Harold W. Haynsworth
Jul21

Harold W. Haynsworth

Funeral services for Harold William “Poogie” Haynsworth, 69, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday July 24, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Fred Lewis and Bro. James Diamond officiating. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Martin Springs Cemetery with Tommy Dickens, Eddie Flora, Richard Benson, Roy King, Jon Moore, John Glenn, and Tommy Glenn serving as...

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Cletius J. Brown
Jun09

Cletius J. Brown

Funeral services for Cletius J. Brown, age 69, of Cumby will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, 17, 2017 at Miller Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Howard Strickland officiating.  Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Miller Grove Cemetery with Gerald Burnett, Tony Colley, Eddie Price, John Whitehead, Dave Holsey, David Hatcher and Joe Mosher serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearer...

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Sign Up Underway for 5th Annual Warrior Run
Mar06

Sign Up Underway for 5th Annual Warrior Run

The 5th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run is Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Cooper Lake State Park, South Sulphur Unit. The Warrior Run honors the memory of Sergeant Tanner Stone Higgins, who at age 23 was killed by enemy forces during a heavy firefight while conducting combat operations in Logar Provice, Afghanistan in 2012. Higgins was a team leader for 1/75th Ranger Regiment, Delta Company. The benefit race raises money for the Tanner...

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Brice Duane Gregg
Mar01

Brice Duane Gregg

Funeral services for Brice Duane Gregg, 85, of Como, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Henry officiating. Military Honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with family serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2017 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Brice passed away on Wednesday, March...

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Chamber Connection February 23, 2017
Feb23

Chamber Connection February 23, 2017

THANK YOU to all of you attended the Chamber Banquet last Thursday.  It was a beautiful night full of wonderful food and loving surprises!  I am thankful to all of you for making that night such a success.  The honorees of the evening included: The Hopkins County Military Coalition (Citizens of the Year), Linda Galligher (Woman of the Year), Christine Morris (Caregiver of the Year), Sandi Wallace (Growth and Renewal), Shining Star...

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Lloyd A. Hiller, Sr
Feb17

Lloyd A. Hiller, Sr

Funeral services for Lloyd A. Hiller, Sr., age 89, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Cook officiating.  Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Mahoney Cemetery with Chris Hiller, Jeremy Hiller, Scott Hundt, Steve Hiller, Randy Hiller and Logan Hundt serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers will...

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