Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 26-July 2, 2019
June 26th At 9:36 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3990 near Winnsboro. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2312 near Mineola, at approximately 10:36 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property. At 10:47 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 515 near Winnsboro. Deputies were dispatched to PR 5174 near Quitman, at approximately 12:45 p.m., in reference to identity theft. This...
Marilyn Lucas
Marilyn Lucas, age 77 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her residence. She was born on September 18, 1941 in Keechi, Texas to the late Robert Howell and Margaret Howell. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by husband James R. Lucas and son Robert E. Finney. Marilyn is survived by daughter Molly Hutton and husband Ronald of Winnsboro, Texas; son Russell Finney and wife Miranda of Winnsboro, Texas....
Tommie Jo Shirley
Tommie Jo Shirley Tommie Jo Shirley, age 89, of Winnsboro passed away July 1, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Tommie was born October 24, 1929 to the late Thomas and Hesta Johnson Burrow in Bonham, Texas. She was employed as a seamstress for a few companies but ultimately took up the role as head of her husband and the household. Together she and Garon raised four beautiful daughters. Tommie was a member of the Church on The...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 19-25, 2019
June 19th Deputies were dispatched to FM 182 near Quitman, at approximately 5:39 a.m., in reference to a traffic hazard. Deputies located the traffic hazard and cleared the roadway. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 11:18 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies spoke with all parties involved and they were separated. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2444 near Mineola, at approximately 12:33 p.m.,...
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...
