Edward Earl Overstreet
Edward Earl Overstreet, age 73 of Nemo, Texas, formerly of Winnsboro, Texas passed away on May 23, 2018 in Burleson, Texas. Edward was born in Wood County on August 10, 1944 to Amos and Myrtie (Nipper) Overstreet. He was a retired Ironworker. Edward was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Johnny Overstreet; and a sister, Mary Overstreet King. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Laquetta Ann (Brewer) Overstreet; daughter,...
Ethan Lane Busby
Ethan Lane Busby, a true Cowboy, age 23 of Cookville, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 in Huntsville. He was born on April 15th, 1995 in Tyler to Jimmy Busby and Laura Smith Busby. He was a real Cowboy making a living as a ranch hand, rodeoing and studying at Sam Houston State. Ethan was a member of Lonestar Cowboy Church in Montgomery, TX and Wood County Cowboy Church in Quitman, TX. He is survived by his father, Jimmy...
Grand Jury Indicts 79
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed up 79 indictments May 22, 2018. Indictments ranged from murder, sex abuse of child, assault, drugs, and a number of other charges. Those who have been arrested and are indicted include: Aaron Tyler Crum was indicted for murder. At an all-night get together on Pampa Street, an altercation led to the shooting death of Joshua Paul Cowling, 38. Arrested at the scene of the incident was Crum, 26. Crum is...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 9-15, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for May 9, 2018 to May 15, 2018: Disturbance: 3; Thefts: 4; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischiefs: 0; Inquests: 4; Suspicious Circumstances: 4; Suspicious Vehicles: 8; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 5; Harassments: 4; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 0; Frauds: 3; Abandoned Vehicles: 2; Cows Out: 23; Horses Out: 0; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 3; Dog Bites: 1; Fires: 0; Noise Complaints:...
Betty Ann Brown
Funeral services for Betty Ann Brown, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Earl Kernes officiating and Bro. Billy Sheets assisting. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery with Tanner Potts, Sergio Duenas, Larry Blann, Ricky Blann, Brandon Beyer, Richard Brown, Dakota Brown, and Jacob Glenn serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 2-8, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for May 2, 2018 to May 8, 2018.: Disturbance: 3; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 0; Terroristic Threats: 0; Criminal Mischief’s: 2; Inquests: 0; Suspicious Circumstances: 5; Suspicious Vehicles: 10; Suspicious Persons: 1; Alarms: 6; Harassments: 1; Criminal Trespasses: 0; Scams: 1; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 1 ; Cows Out: 11; Horses Out: 6; Welfare Checks: 6; Assaults: 0; Dog Bites: 3; Fires: 0; Noise...
Joyce Molder
Joyce Molder, age 87 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 in Tyler. She was born on September 18th, 1930 in Ft. Worth to the John Crow and Edith (Vaught) Crow. She married Billy D. Molder on April 12, 1948, a marriage of 70 years. She was homemaker to her husband and family, and member of Pine Street Baptist Church in Winnsboro, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by, her husband, Billy...
Jack Henson
Jack Henson, age 83 of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 13th, 2018 in Winnsboro. He was born on April 23rd, 1935 in the Coldwater Community of Wood County, to Albert Clayton Henson and Mardivey (McAllister) Henson. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. On September 8th in 1959 he married Molly Brown. Jack was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He worked in the construction Industry for many years and was a...
S. W. “Woody” Kennemer
S.W. “Woody” Kennemer, age 59 of Como, was called home on Friday, May 11th, 2018 in Tyler. He was born on March 13th, 1959, in Linden to Alton Glen Kennemer and Mary Marie (Witt) Kennemer. Woody was a Heavy Equipment Operator by trade. He worked many years for the City of Winnsboro before beginning a long career in the Texas “Oil Patch.” He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Kennemer, his sisters, Kathy Steele and Dorothy...
Jimmie Mathew Parr
Mr. Jimmie Mathew Parr, 47, of Scroggins, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Winnsboro after a lengthy illness. He was born December 8, 1970, in Wills Point, Texas. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Scroggins. Survivors include his parents, Alfred Mathew and Laudie Mozella Sparks Parr of Scroggins; brother, Bruce Parr of Scroggins and sister Becky Anderson and husband Keith of Scroggins; nieces Robin Anderson of...
