Ruby Louise Moss
Mrs. Ruby Louise Moss, age 86 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, October 8th, 2018 in Tyler. She was born on June 14th, 1932 in Perryville, Texas to the late Issac Phillips and Eveleener Phillips. She was a homemaker and worked for Plenty’s Horm in Pittsburg and Mike Bennett’s Clothing. She was a member of Hepsibah Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, William Moss; grandson, Richard Alford Moss,...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 26-October 2, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for September 26, 2018 to October 2, 2018 includes:Disturbance: 3; Thefts: 7; Burglaries: 6; Terroristic Threats: 1; Criminal Mischief’s: 3; Inquests: 0; Suspicious Circumstances: 4; Suspicious Vehicles: 13; Suspicious Persons: 3; Alarms: 9; Harassments: 1; Criminal Trespasses: 6; Scams: 1; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 2; Cows Out: 32; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 2; Assaults: 5; Dog Bites: 0; Fires:...
Danna Bain…Marketing is Key To Success For This Veteran Businesswoman
Danna Stevens Bain Her first business venture was a vendor booth at Canton when she was age 21. Soon afterward, Danna Stevens opened her first retail business in Sulphur Springs, “Danna’s Old West”, along the south side of Interstate 30. Later, she and husband Clint Bain developed “Danna’s”, a rambling gift and home decor shop on the north side of Interstate 30, which enjoyed a long history and a...
Chamber Connection October 4, 2018
The deadline for entry into the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is Friday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the cooks come-and-go reception on Tuesday, October 16th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goody bags, and a list of rules and regulations for the Stew Cook-off. ...
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...
