Lady Cats 63, Terrell 46
The Lady Cats’ basketball team dominated Terrell when it really mattered and came away with a 63-46 win at Wildcats Gym Tuesday evening. The Lady Cats led 15-8 after the first quarter, 40-11 at the half and 52-26 after three quarters. Terrell made a run at the Lady Cats’ second team in the fourth quarter and cut the lead to 12, 55-43 with about a minute and a half left. Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell brought her starters...
Preston Paul Lester
Mr. Preston Paul Lester, age 80 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, November 25th, 2018 in Tyler. He was born on July 31st, 1938 in Wheelock, Texas to the late Preston E. Lester and Ava Fowler Lester. He was a retired Dredging Supervisor and member of South Fort Worth Baptist Church. Paul Served in the U.S. Air Force and loved the outdoors, his home in Winnsboro and his horses. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Lester of Winnsboro;...
Ceely Blair Stout
Funeral services for Ceely Blair Stout, 4-year-old daughter of Gabe and Lacy Pogue Stout, will be held at 2:00 p.m.,Sunday, November 25, 2018 at First Baptist Church with Bro. Joel Tiemeyer officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove North Cemetery with Seth Stout, Randy Stout, Ryan Martin, Bryan White, Gene Marts, and Jarred Pickett serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Cole Newsom, Justin Munden, Zach...
Charles “Charlie” Winkle
Mr. Charles “Charlie” Winkle, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 in Winnsboro. He was born on October 10th, 1933 in Frio Oak County, Texas to the late Ted Winkle and Marjorie Neames Winkle. Charles was a Marine Corp. Veteran and a graduate of Texas A&M Commerce with a Bachelor of Business and a Masters of Education degree. He worked in petroleum distribution for Winkle Oil Company and was a member of...
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...
