Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 19-25, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 19-25, 2018 September 19th At 1:02 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 3056 near Hawkins. Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 14 near Quitman; at approximately 3:18 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK. Deputies were dispatched to Holiday Village Dr. near Quitman, at approximately 3:19 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Deputies searched the area, but were...
James Hunter
Mr. James Hunter, age 60 of Pickton, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 in Sulphur Springs. He was born on October 21, 1957 in San Angelo, Texas to Bill Hunter and Edna Palmer Hunter. He was retired from Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Hunter. He is survived by his father, Bill Hunter; sisters, Pam and Rebecca Hunter all of Pickton. Visitation will be held on Monday, September...
TxDOT Paris District Planned Work in Franklin, Hopkins Counties for Week Beginning September 24
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Sept. 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...
Eugene “Gene” Miller
Edward Eugene “Gene” Miller went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday Sept. 18, 2018 in Sulphur Springs, TX at the age of 84. “Gene” as he was known by most, was born into the loving home of the late William and Loni Baker Miller on Thursday Oct. 5, 1933. Gene graduated high school and went through police training and fire fighter training but was mostly known as a great carpenter and a long time farmer. He had...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 12-18, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 12, 2018 to September 18, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 4; Burglaries: 4; Terroristic Threats: 1; Criminal Mischief’s: 6; Inquests: 2; Suspicious Circumstances: 1; Suspicious Vehicles: 9; Suspicious Persons: 3; Alarms: 3; Harassments: 2; Criminal Trespasses: 6; Scams: 2; Frauds: 1; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 11; Horses Out: 6; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 0;Dog Bites: 0; Fires:...
Richard “Rickie” Alan Swanner
A memorial service for Richard “Rickie” Alan Swanner, 66, of Winnsboro will be held 11 am, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro, Texas. Arrangements are under the directions of Beaty Funeral Home Staff. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Richard was born on November 27th, 1951 in Mount Pleasant to the late Kenneth Swanner and Wanda Swanner. He retired in 1991 from Texas Eastman...
Nine “Fruit of the Spirit” Recipients Honored by Colorblind Ministries During 3rd Annual Banquet
With former Dallas Cowboys Everson Walls as speaker, inspiring gospel music by Kenya Chaffer and a beautifully served banquet meal, it was truly an event to be enjoyed and remembered. Pastor CJ Duffey of Colorblind Ministries envisioned this recognition a few years ago, to honor indivuduals in the spirit of love, fellowship and service to the community. In 2016, Duffey organized the first Fruit of the Spirit Awards and Banquet for...
TxDOT Work Scheduled For Week of September 17-21, 2018
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Sept. 17, 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...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 5-11, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 5, 2018 to September 11, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 3; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischief’s: 4; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 8; Suspicious Persons: 5; Alarms: 3; Harassments: 1; Criminal Trespasses: 5; Scams: 2; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 1; Cows Out: 23; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 4; Dog Bites: 0; Fires/Burn...
Geraldine Pinson
Mrs. Geraldine Pinson, age 96 of Longview, passed away on Wednesday, September 12t 2018 in Longview. She was born on May 10, 1922 in Winnsboro to the late Isam Andrew Cox and Mattie Bagby Cox. She was a retired cashier for Wood County Electric and was a member of East Point Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, O.B. Pinson; brothers, Clifford Ray Cox, Curtis C. Cox, Andrew Cox; sisters Mary Gore and...
