Robert “Max” Aldridge
Robert “Max” Aldridge, age 84, of Coke passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Carrollton. Max was born August 13, 1934 to the late Jessie Clifton and Daisy Louise Aldridge in Winnsboro. After graduating high school, he joined the National Guard. Max also served in the US Air Force and received an associate degree from Kilgore College. He worked as a Marketing Administrator for AT&T for thirty years. Max was a lover of animals and...
Mollie Ellis
Mollie Ellis, age 83 of, passed away on Thursday, June 20th, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28th, 1936 in Yantis to the late Leonard and Esther Finn Pruden. Mollie attended Texas Women’s University, where she received a bachelor’s in education and a certification to teach. After retiring from teaching, Mollie and her husband, Frances moved to East Texas, residing in Winnsboro where she was a...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 12-18, 2019
June 12 Deputies were dispatched to Apache in Quitman, at approximately 7:03 a.m., in regards to an RV battery explosion. There were no injuries and the Quitman Fire Department arrived to make sure the scene was safe. At 8:23 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 69/FM 515. At 9:11 a.m., cows were reported out on Highway 182. Deputies were dispatched to N. FM 17 in Alba, at approximately 9:51 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Homeowner...
Juanita Dykes
Juanita Dykes Juanita Dykes, age 89, passed away on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 in Winnsboro. She was born on July 29th, 1929 in Oklahoma to the late John Luther and Mamie Mae Connor Bullard. She was a graduate of Winnsboro High, a retired secretary and an active member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. A loving mother, she and her husband raised two children together. She was preceded in death by parents; husband of 68 years, Olan Dykes...
J.D. Wolverton
J.D. Wolverton J.D. Wolverton, age 83, passed away on Thursday, June 13th, 2019 in Winnsboro. He was born on August 27th, 1935 in Ector, Texas to the late Robert Wolverton and Delia Wolverton. He was veteran of the United States Military and a retired Carpenter. He is survived by his stepsons, James and wife, Carol Scott of Winnsboro, Ray and wife, Freddie Scott of Pickton and daughter, Martha and husband, Keith Lutsko of Glennpool,...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 5-June 11, 2019
June 5th Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 2298 at approximately 12:45 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were not able to locate the individual. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Highway 154 at approximately 2:04 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were not able to make contact with the individual. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 4918 at approximately 2:28...
3 Arrested In Other Counties On Hopkins County Charges
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Hooten had a busy day Wednesday, picking up inmates held in jails in three different counties on Hopkins County charges. Zachary Michael Boyett Wednesday morning, Hooten transported Zachary Michael Boyett, 25, of Dallas from Dallas County jail to Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center, where he was booked on a warrant for failure to comply with sex offender duty to register annually for life,...
Jackie Spence
Mr. Jackie Spence, age 76 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 21st, 1942 in Winnsboro to the late Alvin and Gussie Spence. Jackie was employed as a Pipeline Welder and retired after thirty years. After retiring from welding, he worked as an Expediter and a Safety Man for five more years. He was a Baptist by faith and a member of Pineview Baptist Church in...
Melvin Sparks
Mr. Melvin Sparks, age 78 of Scroggins, passed away on Friday, June 7th, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 26th, 1940 in Scroggins, Texas to the late Ernest T. Sparks and Myrtle Lee Jordan Sparks. Melvin was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winnsboro, a 1966 graduate of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, Texas A&M University. He was also a member of the American Brahman Breeders Association. Melvin...
Many From Area Graduate From PJC
Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the spring graduation ceremony held Friday, May 17, 2019 at Noyes Stadium. Area students receiving associate degrees: • Campbell: Evelin Castillo, Colton Cummings • Como: Marco Gonzalez • Cumby: Candace Earp, Grant Earp, Brayden Freeman, Alyssa Hebert, Natalie White • Dike: Lexi Overly • Emory: Laura Garcia, Daniel Torres • Pickton: Parker Cummings, Gladys...
