Dale Hamilton Sleeman, Jr.
Mr. Dale Hamilton Sleeman, Jr. age 46 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, December 31st, 2018 in Winnsboro, TX. He was born on January 23rd, 1972 in Aurora, IL to Dale Hamilton Fairbanks, Sr. and Mary Langston Sleeman. He was a mechanic and a member of CrossPointe Community Church in Tyler, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Barnett Sleeman of Winnsboro; father, Dale Hamilton Fairbanks Sr. and his wife, Solla of Plano,...
David Michael Leaks, Sr.
David Michael Leaks Sr. passed away on December 28, 2018 at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, TX. He was born to Collie Sr. and Clomie Leaks in Ennis, Texas on February 6, 1946. He later married Martha Sue Fletcher Leaks on July 20, 1968 and to this union they were blessed with three children. He was employed in Fairfield, TX with Getty Oil Co in 1972 as a plant operator until being transferred to Winnsboro, TX with Texaco Oil Co...
Harold Dayne Redding
Harold Dayne Redding went to be with Jesus on January 2, 2019. He was born on September 4, 1931 in Winnsboro to James Perry and Lillie Mae Redding. He married his precious wife, Kitty Maxine Anderson on January 16, 1953. Dayne entered the military in 1950 and retired in1971 as a Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Army. After his retirement, he worked very hard to build a successful concrete business. Dayne measured his...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report December 26, 2018-January 1, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for December 26, 2018 to January 1, 2019 includes: December 26th Deputies were dispatched to CR 1807 near Yantis, at approximately 10:12 a.m., in reference to a theft. A known actor stole a firearm from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 14 near Hawkins; at approximately 11:29 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but...
Lawrence “L.B.” Bradford Harris
Funeral services for Lawrence “L.B.” Bradford Harris, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., prior to service time. LB passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. He was born on December 2, 1937 in Van Zandt County to John Dewey and Jewel Lee Harris. He served in the United States...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report December 19-25, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for December 19, 2018 to December 25, 2018 includes: December 19th Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Yantis, at approximately 1:35 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies located the activity and everything was OK. Deputies were dispatched to CR 4494 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:57 p.m., in reference to an overdose. Deputies transported the individual to the hospital. Deputies were...
TxDOT Paris District Announces Planned Work for Week of December 24, 2018
Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Dec. 24, 2018. 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 December 12-28, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report December 12, 2018 to December 18, 2018 December 12th At 8:25 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 778 near Hawkins. Deputies were dispatched to CR 4640 near Winnsboro, at approximately 9:29 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual. At 11:22 a.m., horses were reported out on CR 3860 near Hawkins. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at...
Billie Grimes
Mr. Billie Grimes, age 91 of Pickton, passed away on Sunday, December 16th, 2018 in Tyler. He was born on May 9th, 1927 in Riley Springs to the late Hubert Grimes and Nolia Caldwell Grimes. He was a retired Dairy Farmer and a member of Winterfield Baptist Church. Bill was preceded in death by parents and wife, Myra Jo Grimes. He is survived by his sons, Willis Grimes of Pickton and Neal Grimes of Sulphur Springs; sister, Della Fay...
Jesse Harold Robinson
Mr. Jesse Harold Robinson, age 97, of Irving, Texas, passed away on Sunday December 16, 2018 at Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler, Texas. Jesse was born at home near Winnsboro, Texas on April 25, 1921 to the late John and Gertrude Bailey Robinson. Jesse lived and worked on the farm until he was twenty (20) years old when he joined the U.S. Army Company D 155th Infantry where he served as a combat infantryman ammunition...
