Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 29-June 4, 2019
May 29th Deputies were dispatched, at approximately 7:23 a.m., to County Road 2110 on an animal complaint regarding a snake. The snake was relocated from the residence to the woods. Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1360 in Quitman, at approximately 10:01 a.m., in reference to an alarm. The residence and barn were secured and there was no sign of activity. Deputies spoke with reporting party, at approximately 10:17 a.m., in...
Patressa McCluskey
Ms. Patressa McCluskey, age 57, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by family, Sunday, June 2, 2019. She was born Monday, July 17, 1961 to Kenneth and Patsy Orr in Bainbridge, Maryland. Patressa McCluskey After graduating high school and attending college, Patressa eventually joined the Navy, where she served proudly, for 9 years. Throughout her service she enjoyed her many travels abroad, which ultimately...
Mary Marlene Coker
Mary Marlene Coker, age 82 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, June 1st, 2019 in Mineola. She was born on September 9th, 1936 in Frisco, Texas to the late Marshall E. Coker and Ruth F. Tittle Coker. Marlene was a longtime and active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Pickton where she served on various committees. She was a retired bookkeeper for Roadway and Beaty Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Don...
Reverend Billy Max Condrey
Reverend Billy Max Condrey, age 62, of Winnsboro, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away while doing what he loved, working outside, in the late morning hours of Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Winnsboro, Texas. Billy was born on September 8, 1956 in Big Lake, Texas to Mary Ruth Raney Averrit and the late Joe Zane Condrey. Billy graduated from Mount Vernon High School. After being called to the ministry, Billy attended Southwestern Baptist...
Darrell Joe Schnitzius
Darrell Joe Schnitzius Darrell Joe Schnitzius was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Born in Paris, Arkansas on May 23rd, 1934 by parents Jacob (Jack) and Pearl Schnitzius. Darrell and his siblings Jackie, Gail, Donald and Sharon, spent their younger years of meager means having grown up the son of a coal miner. At times the family struggled to make ends meet in a two room home where daylight could be seen in...
John David Maples Sr
John David Maples Sr Mr. John David Maples Sr., age 77, of Winnsboro passed away on Thursday, May 30th, 2019. He was born on November 23rd, 1941 in Dallas to the late Alvin and Edith Maples. He was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church. John was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting with his dad, brothers, and son. As he got older, he took up the hobby of golfing and bowling. He was a competitor, he loved spending time with his...
TxDOT Upcoming Projects for June 3rd, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of June 3, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for May 22, 2019 – May 28, 2019
May 22nd Deputies conducted a traffic stop on CR 4870 near Winnsboro; at approximately 2:54 a.m. William Luscomb, 38, of Yantis, was arrested for outstanding warrants. Deputies were dispatched to Winding Trail near Hawkins, at approximately 5:46 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Known actors were in the reporting party’s residence without authorization. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2610 near Mineola, at approximately 9:52...
Billy Jean Sparkman
Billy Jean Sparkman Mr. Billy Jean Sparkman, age 84, passed away on Monday, May 27th, 2019 at his home in Winnsboro. He was born on January 3rd, 1935 in Winnsboro to the late Ira Alton Sparkman and Nettie Lou Hamm Sparkman. He was a retired Cement Contractor and member of Pineview Baptist Church. A “Jack of All Trades”, he loved, riding motorcycles, camping, mowing, gardening, raising goats or spending time with his...
Hopkins County Has Gone Hog Wild
By Savannah Owens What is going on with all these wild hogs? KSST set out to find out the best ways to manage the hog problem. We spoke with Extension Agent Mario Villarino, TAMUC’s Dr. Johanna Delado-Acevedo, and Wild Boar Outfitters Owner, Marcus Keith to get to the root of this major problem. Don’t be confused by the names! Wild hogs, Wild pigs, Feral pigs, etc. all are the same animal. However: wild hogs are not Javelinas....
