Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 2-8, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for January 2, 2019 to January 8, 2019 January 2nd Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Cumbie Street in Hawkins; at approximately 12:06 a.m. Courtney Taylor, 32, of Hawkins, was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2502 near Mineola, at approximately 1:56 a.m., in reference to a noise complaint....
Ronnie Morris Rudd
The Lord bless and keep you. Ronald Morris Rudd, beloved husband, soulmate, ministry partner, best friend and the greatest love in the life of his wife, Kathy Ann Rudd stepped through the veil into Heaven, Saturday, January 5, 2019 at their home in Winnsboro, Texas. Ronnie and Kathy Ann Orr met while ministering in the Hopkins County jail in Sulphur Springs, Texas in March 2008. Believing that God had ordained and chosen them for...
Lee Talion Sharp
On April 21, 1971, Lee Talion Sharp entered the world at 3 lbs, 15 oz fighting for his life from a rare disease that affected his body from birth, but that did not stop him from living his life to the fullest, and impacting the lives of everyone who met him. When Talion put his mind to something, he did it. He graduated from Winnsboro High School, went on to get his Associates degree in Criminal Justice, and landed his dream job in...
Area TxDOT Work Planned for Week Beginning January 7, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Jan. 7, 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...
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...
