James Allen Tucker
James Allen Tucker, 76 of Lone Oak, Texas, took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven, on September 18, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by wife;Sandra France Tucker, their 6 children and their spouses; Paula Tucker Clifton; Barry, Brian Allen Tucker, Melissa Tucker Weatheread; John, Sharon Gilchrest Petty; Matt, Clinton Gilchrest, Carrie Mosher. 10...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused of Stealing $35k
September 18, 2023 -A Sulphur Springs resident was recently arrested in Hopkins County on a Smith County Warrant. The man, JAMES MICHAEL MORRIS JR, is accused of MISAPPLICATION OF FIDUCIARY PROPERTY. James Michael Morris, Jr aka Bubba 2023 Morris is alleged to have entered into an agreement with a man with the intent to build a boat dock. An initial payment of $53,000 was given to Morris in 2021. The project was never started and...
Sonja Baker
Funeral services for Sonja Kay Hinton Baker, age 85, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 23, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Yantis with Bro. Robert Kinsey officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service with Layne Nelson, Nolen Baker, Kendall Glenn, Logan Glenn, Justin Glenn and Don Glenn serving as pallbearers. Sonja was...
September is National Cholesterol Education Month
Clinicians Urge Screenings, Awareness of Health Impact, Treatment Options (Texas) – September is National Cholesterol Education Month and CHRISTUS Health is spreading awareness about the importance and dangers of cholesterol and its impact on both cardiac health andoverall health. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that comes from two sources: Your liver and food. The liver makes allthe cholesterol your body needs, but eating fatty foods...
Deputies Find Car With Stolen Tag
August 19, 2023 – Hopkins County Sheriff Deputies located a car on I-30 this week that was displaying a stolen licence plate. The tag was registered to a Honda and was being displayed on a Chevrolet. The tag was reported stolen a few days prior out of Dallas. The accused, 26 year-old BRIANNA CLARISSE BANKS, admitted she frequented the Dallas area. BRIANNA CLARISSE BANKS, 2023 Due to the discrepancy between the tag and the...
4-H Livestock Showing Projects are Educational by Mario Villarino
September 18, 2023 – 4-H livestock showing projects are educational programs offered by the 4-H organization. These projects involve raising and showing livestock animals like cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. Here’s an overview of what’s involved: Animal Selection: Participants choose an animal to raise and show. They might consider factors like breed, health, and market potential. Animal Care: They learn to...
Ronald Rex O’Dell
Graveside services for Ronald Rex O’Dell, age 82, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Peter McNabb and Toney Hurley officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Toney Hurley, Monty Tipps, Rusty Stillwaggner, Ron Plaxco, Eddy McGregor, Sonny Rogers, Jerry Blount and Joe Kelley. Honorary...
Boyce Gilmer
Boyce Ladearl Gilmer, age 79, of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2023, at his residence in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Boyce was born in Wynne, Arkansas on April 16, 1944, to parents Charles and Ruby (Jacobs) Gilmer. He served in the United States Army and after serving in the armed forces, he went to work doing home construction and improvement including that of roofing. He loved his cats and going fishing....
Brookshire Grocery Co. Acquires Three Diamond Foods Grocery Locations
September 18, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. Acquires Three Diamond Foods Grocery Locations in Northwest Texas TYLER, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) and Diamond Foods announced today that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire the Diamond Food Market stores in Henrietta, Mineral Wells and Aubrey, Texas. The location in Mineral Wells will be converted to a Brookshire’s and stores in...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 09-11-2023 – 09-17-2023
Arrests: Nowlin, Christopher, 22 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz. and Unlawful Carrying Weapon. Burgess, Weston, 22 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz.Parker, Anthony, 17 years of age, of Texarkana, was arrested on 09-15-2023 for Possession of Marijuana <2oz. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department...
