JOE D. WHEELER BIOGRAPHY
Joe D. Wheeler Joe was born in the Gafford Chapel Community on January 11, 1934, to Ebb Kellogg Wheeler and Vada Reed Wheeler. Joe graduated from Sulphur Springs Senior High School in 1952. After graduation, he attended East Texas State Teachers College where he majored in Pre-Engineering for two years and graduated with a major in Industrial Education and a minor in Mathematics in 1956. He married Janet Perkins at her parent’s home...
Jerry Don Chester
Jerry Don Chester Jerry Don Chester, age 67,of Saltillo, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home. Jerry was born on February 24, 1955, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to William Eldon Chester and Mary Frances Wisdom Chester. He served in the United States Army. Jerry was preceded in death by his father,...
Mindy Renae Wren
Mindy Renae Wren Funeral services for Mindy Renae Wren, age 46, of Miller Grove, will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 11 a.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hoyt Scogin officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Tres Sartin, Chris Sartin, Will Ray, David Tipps, Scott Wren, and Barry Parks serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Cross Jr., and Rickey Cross. Visitation will be...
Meal A Day Menu And Senior Citizens Center Calendar for Nov. 21-25, 2022
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the remainder of the week of Nov. 21-25, 2022 includes: MONDAY, NOV. 21 — Manager’s Choice with Black Beans and Corn, and a Roll. TUESDAY, NOV. 22 — Chicken Fried Steak Fingers, Mixed Vegetables, Macaroni and Cheese,...
Campbell Man Jailed On Felony Assault Warrant
A 31-year-old Campbell man was jailed on felony assault warrant Friday night, according to police reports. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Thad Cook reported stopping a black Dodge pickup at 8:45 p.m. Nov. 18, 2022, for defective headlights. Cook asked dispatchers to conduct a records check using the driver’s license information the man driving provided. A communications operator reported the two warrants for Calvin Lee...
Paris District Road Report for November 21, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 21, 2022. 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...
7 Booked Into Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrants
At lease seven people were booked into Hopkins County jail on felony warrants over the last week, Nov. 10-17, 2022, according to sheriff’s office and arrest reports. I-30 East Arrest Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Richard Brantley stopped a GMC Box just before noon Nov. 16, 2022, on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 138 for a traffic violation. A records check using the driver’s Texas ID card revealed a Dallas...
Blue Santa Program Kicking Into High Gear
Official Toy Drive Slated Dec. 1-2 At Walmart Hopkins County, Texas — The 2022 Blue Santa Toy Drive has already kicked into high gear. Working together with CANHelp, the Sulphur Springs Police Department, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, the Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County Fire Departments, CJ Duffey, Choice Hospice, and members of numerous ministries, businesses, organizations, and individuals work to provide toys for children...
Hopkins County Records — Nov. 18, 2022
Land Deed Transactions The following land deeds were filed and posted at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office: Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Leticia Beles Gonzalez and Vanessa Buenrostro to Clint Williams and Cydney Williams; tract in the MA Bowlin survey Danie Renae Garner to Robert Earl Garner Jr; tract in the MA Bowlin survey Joe Ricks to Andrew Pickels; tract in the MA Bowlin survey David E. Ricks to Andrew...
Both Basketball Teams Hit The Road For Friday Gameday
Sulphur Springs basketball hop on the big yellow dog Friday, Nov. 18 as both teams hit the road. Lady Cat basketball is first up, in Bells at day two of the Lady Panther Showcase. Coach Bryan Jone and his team take on S&S Consolidated HS for their second tournament game in as many days. Thursday had Sulphur Springs playing host Bells, but fell in a tight one 38-35. Thursday’s loss to host Bells is the first tournament game...
