Danny Mitchell
Funeral service for Danny Mitchell, age 77 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Wheat and Rev. Lee Huff officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00P.M. on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Mitchell passed away on august 6, 2023 at his residence. Danny was born on...
Dinner Bell Menu For August 9, 2023
Christus Mother Frances Hospital yearly sets goals to benefit the citizens of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins county. One of its goals is to improve food insecurity. To satisfy that goal Christus is a Community Partner giving monetary support to Dinner Bell five times a year. August 9 is its fourth appearance at the feeding ministry. Associates of the hospital further their commitment by preparing the food boxes and distributing them to...
Friday From The Chamber July 28, 2023
Total Eclipse Sulphur Springs… Are You Ready?! When April 8, 2024 rolls around, get ready! Almost weekly, we are messaged, called or visited by people who will be coming to Hopkins County for the total solar eclipse on that date. They are coming from around the country and literally around the world. Our latest message was from Karen Ridgway in the United Kingdom, who said she was coming to Sulphur Springs for the eclipse....
Chamber Connection – July 26
When April 8, 2024 rolls around, get ready! Almost weekly, we are messaged, called or visited by people who will be coming to Hopkins County for the total solar eclipse on that date. They are coming from around the country and literally around the world. Our latest message was from Karen Ridgway in the United Kingdom, who said she was coming to Sulphur Springs for the eclipse. “Can’t wait!” she wrote. The Sulphur Springs school...
Lights Of Life 2024 Gala Chairs Announced
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Board of Directors is gearing up for the 2024 Gala which is scheduled for Saturday, January 27. The Chairs for the next Gala will be Kim and John Sellers. Kim and John have been long-time supporters of the Gala, having attended most of the events. Kim has served on the Gala Committee for several years, and John is a former member of the Foundation’s Board of...
Dinner Bell Menu for July 26, 2023
Hall Oil Company is again a Community Partner for Dinner Bell. The willingness of Hall Oil Company to support this feeding ministry allows this endeavor to exist. For their support we are very thankful. Hopkins County Abstract is sending employees to fill the meal boxes. Dinner Bell appreciates Hopkins County Abstract for helping to prepare the boxes for and also to distribute them. GRAB and GO with a meal from the...
2nd Lieutenant David Murrel Lewis
Second Lieutenant David Murrel Lewis, son of Ruby Mae Dennis and David Middleton Lewis, was born August 5, 1922, at Baylor Hospital. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps as a Private on January 8, 1942, and served with the 345th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) – 98th Bombardment Group (Heavy) – 9th Air Force during World War II. On August 1, 1943, 2nd Lieutenant Lewis was killed while participating in Operation TIDAL...
Jann Huckaby Lawrence Burton
Jann Huckaby Lawrence Burton passed away at her home on June 19, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Big Spring, Texas on January 5, 1940. She was 83 years old. Jann met Paul Lawrence in Abilene, TX where Jann grew up and Paul was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base. They married September 12, 1958, and relocated to Hopkins County where they owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. Jann stayed busy raising their four...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release 6/12/2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, June 12, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Welcome Father Justin Wylie At CHRISTUS Mother Frances, we combine medical expertise with compassionate care to promote health and relieve human suffering. We are a community of healing that embraces care for the whole person—the spiritual, physical, psychological, and social...
Mae Dean Epting Sims
Mrs. Mae Dean Epting Sims was born on March 31, 1942, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to the parentage of Jerry Preston Odell and Jessie Mae (Lewis) Epting. She was the fourth of seven children. Sis. Sims gracefully gained her wings and reunited with her heavenly family on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the comfort of her home. She was 81 years old and a beautiful person inside and out. She was known as “Grandmother” to many. Her stunning...
