Robert Michael “Shorty” Kephart
Mr. Robert Michael “Shorty” Kephart, age 57 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 at his home in Winnsboro. He was born on May 18th, 1961 in Manchester, New Hampshire to William Kephart and Phyllis Milne Kephart. He was a retired Floor Technician of Floor Medic in Longview and was preceded in death by sisters, Karen and Debbie.He is survived by his parents, Bill and Phyllis Kephart of Kentucky; wife,...
Paris District Road Report For The Week Of April 22
Quite a bit of work is planned for roadways throughout the district during the week of April 22, according to a release from TxDOT Paris District Public Information Officer Tim McAlavy. Motorists are reminded 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. The TxDOT official also recommends driver avoid distractions such as...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report April 10-16, 2019
April 10 At 8:05 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.At 9 a.m., horses were reported out on Highway 154 near Quitman.Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 3865 near Hawkins; at approximately 9:02 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1560 near Alba, at approximately 9:11 a.m., in reference to harassment. Prior to the deputies’ arrival,...
Robert Michael “Shorty” Kephart
Mr. Robert Michael “Shorty” Kephart, age 57 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 at his home in Winnsboro. He was born on May 18th, 1961 in Manchester, New Hampshire to William Kephart and Phyllis Milne Kephart. He was a retired Floor Technician of Floor Medic in Longview and was preceded in death by sisters, Karen and Debbie. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Phyllis Kephart of Kentucky; wife,...
Frances Alice Baber Arrington
November 25, 1929-April 17, 2019 Graveside services for Frances Alice Baber Arrington of Stephenville, formerly of Winnsboro and Mexia, Texas are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 27 at Lee Cemetery in Winnsboro.Frances was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on November 25, 1929. When she was eight days old, her parents, Judge Lester Baber and Nana Louise Stokes, moved back to their hometown of Winnsboro, Texas. Frances graduated...
2 Jailed On Marijuana Charge
A traffic stop at 4:10 p.m. April 17 on Tate Street by police resulted in the arrest of a Winnsboro man, 17, and Emory woman, 19, for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone. The officer reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the Pontiac Grand Prix upon contact with the occupants during a traffic stop. A probable cause search of the car allegedly yielded a plastic bag containing a green...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report April 3-9, 2019
April 3 Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2482 near Mineola, at approximately 7:32 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. David Wilson, 40, of Mineola, was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on County Road 2298 near Alba; at approximately 11:07 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at...
Allan Bouknight
Mr. Allan Bouknight, age 58 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 in Winnsboro. He was born on August 14th, 1960 in Garland to the late Foy Lee Bouknight and Helen Moore Bouknight. He was a retired Truck Driver for Moolah and was preceded in death by his wife Debbie Bouknight in 2008.He is survived by his two sons, Dylan Bouknight of Winnsboro and Denver Bouknight of Winnsboro; sister, Sherry Todd of Fort Madison,...
Student Scholarship Drive Scheduled April 16 at Como-Pickton CISD
Como-Pickton CISD Assistant Superintendent Jana Andrews invites the public to get behind the wheel to assist in the Student Scholarship “Drive” set for Tuesday, April 16, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. In an e-mail to KSST, Andrews sent this message for the public: “Como-Pickton CISD is conducting a fundraiser for our senior scholarship fund. Texas Country Ford in Winnsboro will bring several Ford vehicles to our school on...
Paris District Road Report For Week Of April 8
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in this area of the Paris Texas Department of Transportation district during the week of April 8, but 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...
