Aviation History: Lockheed C-121 Constellation
The following information comes from local Sulphur Springs resident Tony Hughes. Mr Hughes worked on, performed engine run up, pre-flight/post flight and flew as an aircraft mechanic observer on FCF’s (functional check flight) at the Greenville, Tx. plant, formerly known as TEMCO. The Greenville plant started as Temco (Texas Engineering & Manufacturing Co.) then changed to Ling-Temco Electronics, Inc. in 1960, then...
Emma Ruth Davidson
Funeral service for Emma Ruth Davidson, age 86, of Point, will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017, 1:00 pm, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. With Bro. Jason Rolen and Bro. Robert Burns officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, at the funeral home. Interment will follow funeral service in Salem Cemetery. Mrs. Davidson passed away Sunday night at her home. She was born June 30, 1931, in...
Indictments Handed Down Wednesday, June 28, 2017
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed down 47 indictments during their June session Wednesday, June 28, 2017. A variety of charges were involved including Aggravated Assault, Tamper Fabricate Evidence, Theft of a Firearm, Burglary of a Habitation, and others. Several arrests are pending but the indictments for those previously arrested include: Paige Spencer Whitworth was indicted for Aggravated Assault Date/Family/House with a Weapon....
Wanda Janice Northcutt
Graveside service for Wanda Janice Northcutt, age 72, of Emory, will be 12 noon, Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Dunbar Cemetery. Rev. Rodney Williams will officiate. Mrs. Northcutt passed away Saturday, June 24th at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. She was born Oct. 13, 1944, in Sulphur Springs to Andrew Jackson and Rosey Lee Kennimer Hoover, Sr. She married Owen Taylor Northcutt, Sr. on June 26, 1965, in Dallas. During her working...
Imozell Stuart
A family burial for Imozell Stuart was held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, the day after her death, in the Stuart family area of Forbis Cemetery. Imozell D. Stuart, age 80, of Emory, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, in Dallas, at Texas Health Resources (Presbyterian Hospital). She was born April 26, 1937, in Point, to Andrew Thomas and Rosa Jobe. She was a graduate of Point High School in the Class of 1955. Imozell married Allen...
Harvey Doyle Hantsche
Harvey Doyle Hantsche, age 81, of Point, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Tyler, at Hospice of East Texas. Harvey was born May 21, 1936, in Winters, to Theodore and Ethel Vogler Hantsche. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and in the U.S. Navy. During his working years, he worked in construction as an iron worker. He belonged to the Iron Workers Union. Also, Harvey was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He married Sheila...
A Good Day for Golf
In honor of the U.S. Open and Father’s day, the Sulphur Springs Country Club hosted their very own “Sulphur Springs Open” on Saturday June 17th. 84 golfers competed in the competition. Toby Flippin, Head Golf Professional, explained that they have similar events “once a month, and its just a fun thing. The main thing is for everyone to meet someone and get acquainted with other members!” There were four...
Video Presentation: Annual SSHS Honor Student Breakfast May 18, 2017
Twenty-eight Honor Students, members of the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2017, along with their families and favorite teachers were guests at Thursday mornings annual Honor Student Breakfast in the Hopkins County Civic Center. Principal Derek Driver introduced Superintendent Michael Lamb who recognized special guests present. Leesa Toliver, President of the SSSD Board of Trustees introduced board members present. Students were...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report April 19-25
April 19th Deputies were dispatched to CR 3120 in Quitman at 2:06 a.m. on a theft call. The reporting party stated that a noise from outside of the residence woke him from his sleep. He walked outside and saw a man running from his shed toward a vehicle parked on the roadway. He checked his shed and noticed his leaf blower was missing. This has been forwarded to investigators for follow-up. Deputies were dispatched to CR 4540 in...
Donald Dickey Turner
A Masonic graveside service for Donald Dickey Turner, of Lone Oak, was held Saturday morning, April 29, 2017, in Smyrna Cemetery. Mr. Turner passed away Wednesday, April 26, at Legend Health and Rehabilitation in Greenville. He was born Jan. 9, 1932 in Dallas, to James Truman and Annie Lores DickeyTurner. He married Mary Amanda Tarkington April 4, 1959 in Dallas. He served in the U.S. Army in his younger years. During his working...
