Vonie Thompson
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 28th at 3pm at the Sulphur Springs Church of Nazarene on 1300 S. League Street for Mrs. Vonie Thompson, 82 of Winnsboro. Formal visitation will be held Tuesday night August 27th from 6-8pm at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs. Vonie was born April 21, 1937 in Mississippi to Melvin and Ethel Buffington-Varner. She married the love of her life Claude Thompson January 8th ,...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Aug. 14-20, 2019
August 14 Deputies were dispatched to Holiday Village Dr. near Quitman, at approximately 9:33 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators. At 9:39 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 4560 near Winnsboro. Deputies were dispatched to CR 4620 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:17 p.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report For Aug. 7-13, 2019
August 7 Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2377 near Alba, at approximately 12:40 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1670 near Alba, at approximately 12:40 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and cleared the incident.At 7:05 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro.At 8:12 a.m., cows were...
Carolyn Cannaday
Carolyn was born and raised in Hawkins, where she loved playing make-believe outside with her two brothers and sister, was very active in school band, and played piano and organ for her church. She graduated from Baylor University in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and education and taught English for several years in Irving, developing a curriculum for gifted and talented students. After marrying Henry, Carolyn joined...
Hurbert Hoffman
Hurbert Hoffman, age 91 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, August 12th, 2019 in Pittsburg. He was born on August 6th, 1928 in Franklin County to the late Norris and Ora Starr Hoffman. Hurbert worker for over 40 years in the Oil Field and was still able to keep all ten fingers and toes, given the environment he worked in. He was a very talented man, able to complete any and all task handed to him, he enjoyed working in carpentry,...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 31-August 6, 2019
July 31 Deputies were dispatched to FM 3056 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:17 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity. Deputies were dispatched to Village Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 8:21 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the area. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies were dispatched to HWY...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 24-30, 2019
July 24th Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 11:10 a.m., in reference to an animal complaint on CR 4510 near Winnsboro. Deputies gave the reporting party advice and cleared the incident. Deputies were dispatched to Main St. in Yantis, at approximately 11:56 a.m., in reference to credit/debit card abuse. Actors, or actors unknown, used the reporting party’s credit/debit card without authorization. This case has...
Wildcats Marching Band Hits Practice Field Tuesday To Begin Preparing For Fall Halftime Show
The 120-member Wildcats Marching Band hit the steamy hot practice field Tuesday morning, July 30, to begin preparation for this falls halftime shows and contests. Band Director Spencer Emmert said the on-field work occurred after about an hour of team building and bonding. Emmert said he was excited about three things occurring this year. First, the band will have the opportunity to advance this year. That happens only every other...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 17-23, 2019
July 17th Deputies were dispatched to CR 2360 near Mineola, at approximately 12:12 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. Deputies made contact with the individuals and cleared the incident. Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:17 a.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any suspicious activity. Deputies were dispatched to CR 4990...
Meet Bob Haydon: Local Author, Artist and Musician
On the KSST Good Morning Show on July 24, 2019, Enola Gay’s guest was musician Robert Haydon who shared highlights of some of his music adventures to the bluegrass tunes he presented on his 1956 Mastertone banjo. Robert Haydon was born in Maryland and his family moved to Highland Park in Dallas, Texas in 1957 when Bob was 13 years old. Newly enrolled at Saint Mark’s Catholic School, and with no real friends yet, he made...
