Phillip Haskell Wilburn
Phillip Haskell Wilburn Phillip Haskell Wilburn, aged 77, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his longtime home in Sulphur Springs. Phillip was born on October 17, 1944, in Saltillo, Texas the son of J. W. Wilburn and Golden Swinford Wilburn. Phillip is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Ruby Mae Thompson. They wed on August 23, 1966, in Commerce, Texas, and later welcomed two sons Phillip and Adam. Phillip served his country...
Obituary – Jerry Crabtree
Jerry Crabtree A memorial service for Jerry Crabtree, age 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce Stinson and Jeff Harris officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Tubb, Jeremy Tubb, Bill Holden, Tommy Anderson and Tony Wilks. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr....
Obituary – Joe Moore
Joe Moore A memorial graveside celebration of life service for Joseph Deryl Moore, age 97, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, 10 a.m. at the Reilly Springs Cemetery, Dr. Joel Tiemeyer officiating. Papa Joe passed from this Earthly life into the Loving Arms of Jesus Christ on August 5, 2022. Joe was born on October 8, 1924, in Horton, Texas, to Richard Thurman and Minnie Lou (Earwood) Moore. Joe grew...
Merida Cowser Mabe
Funeral services for Merida Cowser Mabe, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2022, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Landers officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Ian Herron, Randy Herron Jr., and other volunteers serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., prior to service. Merida Cowser Mabe Merida passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at her...
Changes Proposed For City’s Enterprise Zone Program, Video Gaming Facility Policies
Sulphur Springs City Council this week approved on final reading a reinvestment zone and a rezoning request, as well as a reinsurance contract, a resolution appointing 3 to the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Board, and on first reading two ordinance amendments. Video Gaming Facility Ordinance Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson asked the City Council to consider approving Ordinance No. 2810, which would amend...
Notice – Joseph Moore
Joseph Moore passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, in Sulphur Springs. Services for Mr. Moore will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com With our condolences.
Motorcycle Chase Turns To Foot Pursuit; Passenger Apprehended, Driver Still Sought
August 5, 2022 – A motorcycle chase from Sulphur Springs Springs turned into a foot pursuit in a wooded area just off FM 69 south, then concluded with one of the two riders of the stolen bike being taken into custody on three felony charges. A manhunt was launched for the second suspect, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports. Victoria Nicole Ramsey Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Thomas Patterson reported...
Staying Cool Thanks To Saputo
Numerous senior citizens will be staying cool or at least cooler this summer thanks to the generous donation of community partners. Saputo employees dropped off the 30 box fans at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Aug. 4, 2022, to benefit senior citizens in Hopkins County who need fans to help them stay cool during these extremely hot summer days. Any senior citizen who needs a fan to stay cool, may drop by the Senior...
Obituary – Joel Silver
Joel Silver A graveside service for Joel Silver, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10:15 a.m. August 10, 2022, at DFW National Cemetery. Mr. Silver passed away on July 30, 2022, at his residence. Joel was born on January 12, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, to Moris Michael and Leaba (Weinshenker) Silver. He married Lora Merryfield on June 22, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joel was a veteran of the United States Navy. He...
Wanted Man Allegedly Had Meth In Sock When Found In Abandoned Barn
Sulphur Springs Woman Jailed On Probation Warrant A Sulphur Springs man and woman were arrested Sunday on probation warrants; the man also allegedly had meth when found in an abandoned barn. Jeramie Jermaine Smith Sulphur Springs Police Officers Francisco Castro and Sean Hoffman received a tip that Jeramie Jermaine Smith could be found at a Major’s Drive address. They located him inside an abandoned barn. He had a white rock and a...
