James Lee Willhite
James Lee Willhite passed away in Mesquite, Texas on April 6, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born on July 24, 1931, in Leflore County, Mississippi. James was the second of nine children. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of seventeen and retired after a 22-year career in Communications where he served his last year in Vietnam. He then spent 15 years as an electrician at East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce). He...
Ricky Lee McCarty
Ricky Lee McCarty, age 66, of Cooper, TX passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs, TX on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. A family and friend led Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Ignite Ministries (formerly New Life Baptist Church), 628 FM 1528, Cooper, TX 75432. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Ricky was born in Commerce, TX on July 15, 1957 to Wabern...
Opal Lee (Coleman) Penny
Opal Lee (Coleman) Penny spent her life in service to her family, friends, and thousands of patients during her career in healthcare. Serving others was the central theme of Opal’s nearly 95 years until her death April 3, 2024. She was born May 17, 1929, in Emory, Texas, to Robert S. and Cora Coleman. Opal graduated from Miller Grove High School in 1946 and immediately entered the healthcare field, working briefly as a school nurse in...
Trading Post for April 8, 2024
For Sale: a toilet and a sink that includes all of the hardware. It also incudes the faucet. … Also, for sale, a large mirror. It measures 30″ by 40″. … This party can send you pictures of these items. … If interested, please call 903-243-4126… For Sale: Peanuts, 1 pound bags, $5. 4154 FM 71 East, Dike. 903 439 8798 ask for Troy. For Sale: a Ford 4000 tractor. This party is asking $5,500.00 for it....
Edward Love Ardis
Edward Love Ardis was surrounded by friends when he went to be with his Lord on April 6th. Eddie was born on August 5, 1947 to Lewis and Thelma Ardis. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and then attended East Texas State University now Texas A & M at Commerce. He earned his BS degree. He worked for a brief time for Texas Instruments in Richardson, Texas Later he was an equal owner of All World Travel founded in 1971 in...
Paris District Road Report for Week of April 8, 2024
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 8, 2024. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Billy Pat Thompson
Billy Patrick “Pat” Thompson was born on March 17, 1950 in Sulphur Springs, TX to Fred J. and Helen C. (Gideon) Thompson. Pat graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1968 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from East Texas State University in 1972. Pat loved all sports and enjoyed playing golf and softball in his younger days. Pat married Sonya Lynn Spence on April 29, 1986 in Sulphur Springs, TX. They are members of the...
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Announces Individual Tickets for Mingo on Sale
Sulphur Springs, TX – April 4, 2024 – Individual tickets for Mingo are on sale for $60 at Mingo2024.GiveSmart.com. The bingo event will be held on Thursday, April 18. Mingo tickets include a packet of bingo cards (one for each of the ten rounds of regular play), water, a drink ticket, an entry card for door prizes, and a Slaughter’s BBQ sandwich with chips. Also available for purchase at the event are additional complete...
Molly Ann Fitch-Moser
Molly Ann Fitch-Moser passed away on April 1, 2024, at her home in Kilgore, Texas after an 8-year battle with breast cancer. Molly was born on June 9, 1957, to the late Neva and Walter Elliott in Houston, Texas. She was one of seven children: late Bud Elliott; late Danny Elliott; late Aida Green; late Linda Bunch; Johnny Elliott; and Betty Freed. Molly was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Fitch III. Molly went into the United...
Chamber Connection – April 3rd
By Butch Burney April 3, 2024 – Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event in less than a week! We, at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, are more than excited about the Total Solar Eclipse. We believe no matter the weather – and we are firm believers that the day will NOT bring rain during our celestial event – that this will be one of the most memorable natural occurrences to ever grace our county. And, we are excited that...
