Carolyn Tapley
Carolyn was born in Winnsboro on August 28, 1948 to Aubrey Kennemer and Eula Orea Robinson. She died March 12, 2019 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler.Carolyn married Charles David Tapley on December 31, 1966. She worked in the school cafeteria at Austin Elementary in Sulphur Springs for 20 years. She was also very involved in the churches she attended over the years.She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charles Tapley;...
Mrs. Vaudeane Bennett
Mrs. Vaudeane Bennett, age 71 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, March 10th, 2019 in Tyler. She was born on June 13th, 1947 in Gladewater to the late James Burgin and Alice Mooney Bennett. She was a retired Tax Collector and was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Ray Bennett, and parents, James and Alice Bennett. Vaudeane is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Wilson and...
TxDOT Plans for Week of March 4, 2019 in Paris District
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of March 4, 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 February 20-26, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for February 20, 2019 to February 26, 2019 include: February 20th Deputies were dispatched to FM 182 near Alba, at approximately 8:21 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:14 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass....
Martha Lee Fuller Miller Gibson
The celebration of life for Martha Lee Fuller Miller Gibson of Mineola is scheduled for 11:00 am, Wednesday at Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro, Texas. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Talco Cemetery at 2:00 pm Wednesday. Martha was born in Pritchett, Texas on February 28, 1925 to Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Fuller. She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was...
TxDOT Plans for Week of February 25, 2019 in Paris District
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Feb. 25, 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 February 13-19, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for February 13, 2019 to February 19, 2019 includes: February 13th At 1:41 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman. At 8:11 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3144 near Quitman. At 8:54 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4815 near Winnsboro. At 10:31 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 49 near Hawkins. At 12:52 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Winnsboro. Deputies spoke with the...
TxDOT Begins Improvements to State Highway 154; Traffic Study at I-30/State Highway 19
TxDOT work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Feb. 18, 2019 include: Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties): SH 154, Hopkins County: From SH 11 to Loop 301. Watch for survey crews as they begin marking locations for upcoming roadway surfacing operations. SH 19, Hopkins County: At Interstate Highway 30. Watch for workers placing counters for an upcoming traffic study at this location. SH 37, Franklin...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 6-12, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for February 6, 2019 to February 12, 2019 includes: February 6th Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2142 near Quitman; at approximately 12:37 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Mineola, at approximately 1:49 a.m., in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle....
John Holley
John Holley, age 81, passed away on Monday, February 11th, 2019 in Winnsboro. He was born on November 4th, 1937 in Wood County to the late Jacob Frank Holley and Abbie Wilson Holley. John owned and operated Community Grocery and Market in Winnsboro for thirty-five years. He received a bachelor’s in industrial engineering from East Texas State University in Commerce. He also raised cattle, loved hunting and fishing and was a fan of the...
