Winnsboro Police Department Report for Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2020
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2020, included the following activity: Arrests:Bearden, Jason, 42years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 9/3/2020for Public Intoxication.Jackson, Eddie, 27 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on 9/4/2020 forFelon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a ControlledSubstance PG2>=4G<400G. Calls for Service:The Winnsboro Police Department...
Dean Allen Rookwood
Dean Allen Rookwood, age 57, of Emory, TX will not have any services at this time. Dean passed away on Thursday September 3, 2020 at his residence, in Emory, TX. Dean was born on October 23, 1962 in Ventura, CA to Dickerson Samuel and Marcia Lou Rookwood. He worked as a security guard, proudly served in the Marines, and was devoted to his Mother. He is survived by his mother, Marcia; sister, Susan Kate Putnam; brother, Gregory Lou...
Thomas Ellison
Thomas Ellison was born on October 11, 1950 in Winnsboro, Texas and passed away at the age of 69 on September 3, 2020. Mr. Ellison was born to the late Edward and Ella Juanita (Barrow) Ellison. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Thomas graduated from South Franklin High School. Mr. Ellison worked as a Mason for many years and when not working loved to fish, produce lots of vegetables in his garden and sit down and enjoy a huge...
Dinner Bell Menu for September 9, 2020
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Through the generous support of church, community members and corporate sponsors, we have been able to serve over 60,000+ meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in February 2012. If...
3 New Cases, 53 Active Cases Of COVID-19 As Of Sept. 7 For Hopkins County
Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported three additional Hopkins County residents received positive COVID-19 test results, which bumps the number of active cases to 53 and cumulative cases since March to 255, as of Labor Day. COVID-19 updates are no longer being provided on weekends, just Monday-Friday. Thus, any new case or recovery reported on Mondays are the total of any reports received since the Friday afternoon...
Sharon Hohhertz
A memorial service for Sharon Hohhertz, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, are pending at this time. Sharon peacefully fell asleep in death at her home Sunday morning, September 6, 2020. Sharon was born in Ardmore, OK on June 20, 1950. She was one of five children born to Amos and Doris Price. She grew up in Graham, Texas and went to school to be an educator and taught public schools for years. She was married to Durwin Hohhertz on December...
Wildcats Football Coach’s Critique of First Day of Practice: Lackluster
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens released some frustration as he delivered his parting words to his team after their first official practice of the season on Labor Day, Monday morning (September 7). Coach Owens referred to it as a lackluster day. He said it could have been due to anything, such as a morning practice, the heat and humidity or even wearing a helmet. Coach Owens said players seemed whiny. He said it was up to the team...
Lady Cats Volleyball Has First Official Day Of Practice Monday
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner said her team’s first official practice of the season on Labor Day, Monday morning (September 7), was good. She said her players showed up prepared and worked hard. The practice began with an hour long weightlifting session. The Lady Cats hit the court at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School at around 9 a.m. Coach Dorner even joined her players for some of the varsity competition....
Wanted Man, 2 Others Arrested During I-30 Traffic Stop
A wanted man and two others were arrested during an Interstate 30 traffic stop early Sunday morning, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tanner Steward and Deputy Elijah Fite reported contacting the occupants of a Chevrolet car. That car had a defective driver’s side head light. The vehicle had exited a gas station parking lot, partially resting in the road, impeding traffic, around 1:35 a.m. Sunday,...
Glenda Hall
Funeral service for Glenda Hall, age 75, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Davis Street Baptist Church with David Hall officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Hall passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at her home. The family respectfully asks that if you attend the service, that you wear a mask. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Judes or...
