Alliance Bank Announces Promotions
Wednesday, January 18, 2017, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Sellers was pleased to announce that the Board of Directors for Alliance Bank have approved the promotions of Ruth Ann Crowson to Executive Vice President-Chief Risk Officer, Kevin Monk to Executive Vice President-Chief Operations Officer, Mike Jumper to Senior Vice President-Mortgage and Julie Degelia to Senior Vice President-Human Resource. “Ruth Ann...
Judy “Miss Tipp” Tipping
Judy “Miss Tipp” Tipping, age 71, of Sulphur Springs passed peacefully from her earthly life on December 28, 2015. Judy was a life-long educator in Sulphur Springs ISD, having dedicated 48 years to helping students. She was also involved in numerous civic and community organizations such as Rotary Club, Business Professionals of America, Hopkins County United Way, Civic Center Board, OEA, and Delta Kappa Gamma. Judy was born, the...
Jerry Lamb
February 23, 1947 — June 19, 2025 Brashear A memorial service with military honors for Jerry Lee Lamb, age 78, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Greenview Church, 901 County Road 1168, Brashear, TX 75420, with Chaplain Ken Weakley, MAC(SW)-Ret. officiating. Inurnment will be held later in Greenview Cemetery. Mr. Lamb passed away peacefully at his home in Brashear, Texas, surrounded by loved ones on June 19,...
Ann Bryant
July 10, 1940 — February 28, 2026 Beverly Ann Bryant, 85, of Dike, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on February 28, 2026. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Restlawn Memorial Park, 5784 TX-154, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482, with Jerry Minx officiating. Ann Bryant was born on July 10, 1940, in Sulphur Springs to Elmore and CC “Jocko” Perkins. Ann was a beloved...
Dinner Bell for February 18, 2026
February 10, 2026 – WEEK OF: February 18, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: City National Bank, Sulphur Springs (CNB) The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. As this is Ash Wednesday those in attendance will have an opportunity to have Ashes placed upon their forehead or...
Dinner Bell for February 4, 2026
January 29, 2026 – WEEK OF: February 4, 2026 COMMUNITY PARTNER: Discount Wheel & Tire of Sulphur Springs The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Discount Wheel & Tire of Sulphur Springs is a tire shop and auto service center located at 1432 S. Broadway Street in Sulphur Springs,...
Margaret Daisy Ray
Margaret Daisy Ray, nearly 97, passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, wisdom, wit, and unwavering love for those she considered family. Funeral Service for Margaret will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Rogers officiating. Margaret was born on January 5, 1929, in Hopkins County, Texas, and grew up during the Great Depression. Those early years profoundly...
Chamber Connection – December 3, 2025
By Butch Burney Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. When nominating a person or business, please write in the nomination letter the reasons you are proposing...
Dinner Bell Menu for December 10, 2025
December 2, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: City National Bank, Sulphur Springs The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Today, Linda Christian is being honored for over thirteen years of service to Dinner Bell. Helping in the kitchen, grocery shopping...
Emily Glass had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey September 23rd
September 25, 2025 – Dial Study Club’s Emily Glass dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey September 23rd, 2025. Emily and John Mark chatted about the successful Homecoming Parade that was held a few weeks ago, the United Way and their new campaign, upcoming plans for The Venue 219 on Main Street, and much more. Be sure to check out this interesting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With...
