Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 13-20, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 13,2018 to November 20, 2018: November 13th Deputies were dispatched to PR 5937 near Yantis, at approximately 3:25 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 5:57 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2503 near Mineola, at...
Peckham Sentenced to 20 Years
Editor’s Note: KSST thanks Assistant District Attorney and County-Court-At-Law Elect Clay Harrison for information in this report. Koty Peckham, 38 On November 19, Koty Peckham, 38, of Winnsboro, was sentenced for the offense of felony Evading with a Motor Vehicle by District Judge Eddie Northcutt. The defendant had multiple prior felony convictions, including Evading with a Motor Vehicle and Bail Jumping. The defendant pled...
Richard Diamond
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of the best husband, father, and PopPop. Richard Diamond passed away on November 19, 2018. He was 68. He will be in our hearts forever. Graveside service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Reilly Springs Cemetery with Rev. Barry Hughes and Chris Yeary, Luke Yeary, Dax Diamond, Steele Diamond, Chris Diamond, Dillon Diamond, and Brittan Diamond serving as...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 7-12, 2018
November 7th Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2930 near Alba; at approximately 3:12 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual. Deputies were dispatched to Goode St. in Quitman, at approximately 4:27 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. At 4:30 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman. Deputies were dispatched to CR 4554 near...
Mildred Elaine Graham
Mrs. Mildred Elaine Graham, age 77 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 in Winnsboro. She was born on August 26th, 1941 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Monroe Singleton and Stella Halbert Singleton. She was a caregiver and homemaker and member of Cumby United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, Rev. Duncan Graham of Winnsboro; son, Kevin Graham and his wife, Maino of Quitman;...
Jo Simmons
Funeral Service for Jo Simmons, age 85, of Como, TX, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Ann Wagner and Danny Ballard officiating. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery with Michael Simmons, Stephen Simmons, Jeff Simmons, Christopher Simmons, Clint Simmons and Dustin Simmons serving as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Landan Cummins, Levi Simmons, Jaygan...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for October 31-November 6, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for October 31- November 6, 2018: October 31st At 12:59 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 3120 near Quitman. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:48 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies responded to a suspicious person on PR 5936 near Yantis; at approximately 5:51 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to...
Hazel L. Swann
Mrs. Hazel L. Swann, age 98 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 in Winnsboro. She was born on May 26th, 1920 in Wood County to the late James Pinson and Sara Bellomy Pinson. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of East Point Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Roy L. Swann; son, Bobby Swann, daughter, Sharlyn G. Smith and twelve brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son,...
H. A. Robertson
Funeral service for H.A. Robertson, age 95, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 9, 2018 at First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, Spence Chapel with Rev. Bruce Welch and Rev. Tommy Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Lee Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation will be held one hour prior the service. Mr. Robertson passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. H.A. was born on May...
SSHS Band Prepare for Patriotic Celebrations
Sulphur Springs High School band students will be performing at several veterans related events this week. Monday night (November 5) at League Street Church of Christ, the Jazz Band will play at the Wal-Mart sponsored Veterans Program. Friday (November 9) on campus, the entire Wildcat Band will play at the Veterans Day ceremony in the main gym. Then Saturday morning (November 10), after Friday night’s on field performance at...
