Wanda Renshaw
Wanda Renshaw, 79, of Winnsboro, Texas entered into the gates of heaven on December 22, 2019. Wanda was born on August 20, 1940, in Winnsboro to Eugene and Dorothy (Highnote) Phillips. Wanda Renshaw Wanda was a graduate of Winnsboro High and worked many years for the city of Winnsboro before she retired. Ms. Renshaw was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and is survived by her sons Jason Otts and wife Liat, Philip Winkle and wife...
Billy Don Dobbs
Billy Don Dobbs, 92, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away on December 21, 2019. Mr. Dobbs was born on July 14, 1927 in Megarel,Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Dobbs, parents William Davis Dobbs and Bessie Dobbs, brother Richard Dobbs and nephews David and Tom Dobbs. Mr. Dobbs is survived by his daughter Paul Watson, daughter Carolyn Nobata and husband Niki and daughter Patty Miller; brother Floyd Dobbs; 7 grandchildren;...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Dec. 4-10, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Office patrol car Wednesday, Dec. 4 Deputies were dispatched to Holiday Village Dr. near Quitman, at approximately 12:13 a.m., in reference to a possible burglary. Deputies searched the area, but there were no signs of damaged or stolen property.Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:31 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 26-Dec. 3, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Office patrol car Tuesday, Nov. 26 Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM 779 near Quitman; at approximately 2:15 a.m. Charles King, 40, of Crossroads, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.At 4:04 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 17 near Yantis.Deputies were dispatched to CR 1946 near Yantis, at approximately 9:02 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown,...
Lois Elaine Giles
Lois Elaine Giles, 90, better known as Gram, Aunt Elaine and Elaine to family and friends. Passed away on November 24, 2019 in Winnsboro, Texas. Born in Ludell, KS, Elaine was the youngest daughter of Leon and Emma Haug Leochner She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and one sister. She is survived by her son Mike Giles & Jeannette Winnsboro and daughter, Ella Giles Pensacola, FL, 6 grandchildren, Andy Giles and...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 20-25, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Office patrol car Wednesday, Nov. 20 Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1540 near Alba, at approximately 8:03 a.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies made contact with all parties involved. This case has been forwarded to investigators.Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 2805 near Mineola; at approximately 9:19 a.m. Melissa Boaz, 39, of Mineola, was arrested for possession of a...
Meet Shelbi Cooper, Nurse Practitioner for Dr. Arneke’s Office, 115 Medical Circle (Morning Show Interview Added)
A career in the medical field had always been attractive to her as she grew up in Rains County, and fifteen years ago, Shelbi Cooper had achieved that milestone. She was working as a Registered Nurse in a major hospital in Dallas. But she wanted something more, and found it, with a specialty degree earned at Texas Women’s University as a Nurse Practitioner/Internal Medicine. For the past twelve years, Shelbi has been working as...
40th UPRA Rodeo Finals Wins in Talent, Stock, Attendance
Following three nights of exciting rodeo action in Sulphur Springs, the organizers of the 2019 Cinch UFR, or United Finals Rodeo, are wearing smiles due to the excellent stock and talent and great attendance all three nights. In fact, Saturday night’s performance in the Hopkins County Civic Center arena had a packed house. Both the animal and human athletes were “top notch” on all three nights, according to many...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Nov. 13-19, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle November 13 Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Alba, at approximately 7:36 a.m., in reference to theft. A known actor stole several lottery tickets from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators. At 12:31 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2128 near Quitman. Deputies were dispatched to FM 14 near Quitman, at approximately 1:45 p.m., in reference to...
Rodeo Royalty in Town!
Front left, current Miss UPRA Queen Collen Crumpton, and Front left, current Miss UPRA Teen Reannan Klodowski. Front center, Miss Teen contestant Jentri Haivala. Back row, left Sarah Dalton and right, Hailey Mitchell, are Miss UPRA 2020 Queen contestants Look for reigning Miss UPRA Queen Collen Crumpton and reigning Miss Teen UPRA Reanna Klodowski at the rodeo this weekend! Besides both girls’ “farewell lap” around...
