John Noe, Sr.
John Noe Sr., age 82 of Quitman, passed away on Monday, March 26th, 2018 in Quitman,TX. He was born on July 1st, 1935 in Wood County to Hugh Noe and Palma (King) Noe. On February 15, 1963 John married Wanda Cower. He was a retired Non-Commissioned Officer of the Texas National Guard’s 49th Armored Division, and worked with Wood County, Texas Precinct 4 maintenance for many years until his recent retirement from that organization. John...
Tony Wayne Brown
Tony Wayne Brown, age 62 of Pickton, passed away on Monday, March 26th, 2018 in Tyler. He was born on December 9th, 1955 in Pittsburg to Elmer Ottis Brown and Bobbie Nell (Attaway) Brown. Tony was a Meter Tester/Field Security officer serving the Wood County Electric Cooperative. He enjoyed his Church home, Spur On Ministries in Mineola, as well as serving as a Wood County Reserve Deputy and member of the Wood County Sheriff’s Posse....
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 7-13, 2018
In this report period, the Wood County Sheriff’s Office has changed the style of the report. Below you will find a summary of the report and then the more detailed report will follow. Disturbance: 4; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 7; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischiefs: 0; Inquests: 0; Suspicious Circumstances: 5; Suspicious Vehicles: 7; Suspicious Persons: 4; Alarms: 10; Harassments: 2; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 2;...
Mae Fulgham
Mae Fulgham, age 81 of Ben Wheeler, passed away on Thursday, March 15th, 2018 in Van. She was born on September 20th, 1936 in Jasper County, MO. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 17th, 2018 at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro 816 W. Broadway Winnsboro, TX 75494 at 1:00 pm, Rev. Robert Mason officiating.
William I. “Bill” Griffin
“Hard working hands are now at rest.” William I. “Bill” Griffin, Jr., 77, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away March 7, 2018. He was born on January 27, 1941 in Dallas, Texas to parents Irvin and Katherine Griffin. While growing up in Lancaster, Bill created lasting friendships. After graduating from Lancaster High School, he married his love, Jacquelyn Cowan Griffin. They had two sons which were the light of their world. After Jackie...
Shirley Clover Parker
Shirley Clover Parker, age 85 of Lake Cypress Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 in Winnsboro. She was born on March 27th, 1932 in Marlin to David Preston Shore and Clover Virginia (Peters) Shore. On August 29, 1952 she married Lloyd Smith Parker in Fort Worth, Texas. She spent 30 years teaching in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. Mrs. Parker was a member of the Winnsboro Church of Christ and...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 21-27, 2018
February 21st Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 2:55 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies were dispatched to CR 4896 near Quitman, at approximately 3:03 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the day. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:53 a.m., in reference to a terroristic threat. Deputies advised...
Hazel Duron Denver
Hazel Duron Denver, age 93 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 in Winnsboro. She was born on June 10th, 1924 in Dallas to Jeff H. Champion and Bertha (Burnett) Champion. She co-owned and managed the office for 4-D Ranch in Wood county and was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her Parents; husband, Thomas Rayburn Denver in 2014; daughter, Deborah Ann...
Bobbie Ray Shelby
Bobbie Ray Shelby was born 12/21/1926 in Wood County, Texas near Winnsboro to Emma Amanda Laura Weems and James Howard Shelby. He had one brother Billy and two nephews, James and David. Both parents and brother predeceased him. He married his great love Helen Autrey 8/27/1949 after meeting her at a midnight show on Halloween night. In 1952, they had daughter Pam who married Wayland Lain. Pam and Wayland live in the Pineview Community...
Robert Hornbuckle
Robert Hornbuckle, age 73 of Como, passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 in Sulphur Springs. He was born in Winnsboro on July 2nd, 1944 to James Taylor Hornbuckle and Sara Alva (Petty) Hornbuckle. He spent most of his youth growing up in the Tyler area and started Dairy Farming in Como, Texas many years ago. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by, wife, Jamie of Como; sisters, Oweda Crow, Nancy Byers;...
