“Doc” Dr. I.L Balkcom IV
Funeral service for “Doc” Dr. I.L. Balkcom, IV, age, 73, of Tyler, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, Texas with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Dr. Balkcom passed away at his home in Tyler on Thursday,...
Kay Frazier
Patricia Kay Frazier entered the presence of her heavenly father on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the young age of 76. She was born on August 22,1948, to William Ray (Billy) Chester and Hilga (Blount) Chester in Hopkins County. Kay was raised in Sulphur Bluff where she graduated high school as Salutatorian of her class. She married her high school sweetheart Zack Frazier June 17, 1966. They were blessed with two daughters, Angie and...
Jennings Deeper in Hot Water as Stolen Boat Recovered in Yantis Linked to Local Suspect
April 11, 2024 – Everett Jennings, currently in custody in Hopkins County Jail, has been linked to a stolen watercraft recovered in Yantis. Jennings was transferred from Galveston last week after returning from a pleasure cruise to the Galveston Cruise Port. Outstanding warrants held Jennings in the Galveston jail with bonds totalling $2.25 million until Sheriff Office personnel were able to transport Jennings back to Hopkins...
Today: Last Day to Register to Vote
February 5, 2024 – Today is the last day to register to vote in the March 5, 2024 Election. Hopkins County Residents who want to register can find all the information they might need by contacting: I want to register to vote or I need more information. Click here. Tracy SmithHopkins County Clerk / County Election Official128 Jefferson Street, Suite CSulphur Springs, TX 75482Phone: 903-438-4074Fax: 903-438-4110 How do I know if...
Ada Malone Sims
Funeral Services for Ada Malone Sims, age 92 of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Ada Malone Sims Interment will follow at East Caney Cemetery with Corey Spigner, Vincent Sims, Marquise Ford, Azrow III, Kristopher Thomlinson, Kieron Sims serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Azrow Moore, Jr., John C. Moore, Walter Roland, Darrell L....
Blue Santa Donations Start November 1, 2023
October 30, 2023 – It’s that time of the year! Sheriff Lewis Tatum and staff are getting those Blue Santa Barrels ready. With your help we can make this year’s Christmas a little brighter for children in Hopkins County. Barrels will be put out by November 1st and picked up by December 1st. To see if your family qualifies, contact CANHelp in Sulphur Springs. Applications can only be made in person this...
Jonathan Joseph Dalzell
Jon graduated from Sunset High School in 1967 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A & M University in 1971. He was a master at his trade and had a successful 28 year career as Vice President of Construction for Methodist Health System. He volunteered for the Dallas County Sheriff’s Reserve for 9 years. He loved travels to New Mexico, cooking, any activity with Matt and Meredith,...
Convicted Cattle Rustler Violates Parole
September 29, 2023 – Convicted cattle rustler JACOB THOMPSON, who lists himself as a self-employed livestock rancher, is back in Hopkins County Jail. JACOB THOMPSON, 2023 Thompson, now 36 years-old, was arrested in Carter County Oklahoma, and held at the County Jail until deputies could escort him back to Sulphur Springs. His bond is currently set at $500,000. He is charged with: 1 31.03(F) VOP THEFT PROP >=$100K<$200K ENH...
Pickton Man Arrested on Theft Warrant
July 31, 2023 – RICKY LEE SCHAKOSKY aka Ricky Lee Schakasky was arrested this weekend in Hopkins County on a Tarrant County warrant for Theft. RICKY LEE SCHAKOSKY aka Ricky Lee Schakasky Sulphur Springs Police received a tip that Schakasky, who lists himself as a self employed mechanic, was at a Jennings Street address in Sulphur Springs. They confirmed a warrant for his arrest. Schakasky was arrested and transported to Hopkins...
Ongoing Investigation Lands Pair In Jail
July 21, 2023 – Heather Ann Lisenby, aka Michelle Mae Masters, is in Hopkins County Jail facing several charges. Her partner, BERTRAM, SAMUEL AUSTIN of Hopkins County, faces similar charges. They were recently identified in surveillance video at a store in Greenville, TX. Their arrests center around a stolen GMC, and the use of the victims credit cards and documents. Heather Ann Lisenby, aka Michelle Mae Masters, 2023 BERTRAM,...
