Rev. Carolyn Jackson Allbritton
Rev. Carolyn Jackson Allbritton, age 62 of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 12th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on December 5th, 1954 in Rockwall, Texas to James Holley and Betty Jo Eddings. She was Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro. Carolyn taught English for twenty years in Caddo Mills, Texas and Rockwall. After earning her Master of Divinity (Cum Laude) from Southern Methodist University,...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 4-10, 2017
October 4th Deputies were dispatched to HWY 182 near Alba, at approximately 7:19 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Actors, or actors unknown, fled the scene, prior to the deputies’ arrival. This case has been forwarded to investigators. At 7:40 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1150 near Quitman. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 7:50 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the...
Wanda Jo Allen Martin
Mrs. Wanda Jo Allen Martin, age 91 of Hallsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 in Tyler. She was born on July 7th, 1926 in Winnsboro to the late Paul Anderson and Annice Beard Anderson. She was a homemaker and member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by husband, Buford Allen, died March 11, 1988; husband, Frank Martin, died December 8, 2003; brother, Barney Anderson,...
Jan Lanagan
Jan Lanagan, age 76, of Winnsboro passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Winnsboro, Texas. She was born on November 17, 1940 in Dallas to the late Marrion and Kitty Beth Ledbetter. She was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Winnsboro. She retired in 2010 after working in the healthcare industry for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Dick Lanagan and her parents. She is survived by daughters...
Chamber Connection October 12, 2017
It’s almost here! We have been working diligently at the Chamber of Commerce preparing for the 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest. Mark your calendar! Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce and at the local banks. We’ll see you in Buford Park on Saturday, October 28th. Stew service begins at 10:45 a.m., and $5 will buy all-you-can-eat while it lasts. Just so you know, we are usually out of stew by 12:15 p.m., so come...
Irene Marrs
Irene Marrs, age 94 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, October 9th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on August 5th, 1923 in Lamesa to A.L. Barker and Ethel Barker. She was a retired Day Care Operator. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Elmo Marrs – Husband, Jerry Marrs – Son, Ben Marrs – Son as well as several brothers and sisters. She is survived by, Sherry Sharber – Daughter of Sulphur Springs, Terry and...
Renalda Mae Hearn Brown
Renalda Mae Hearn Brown, age 70 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, October 9th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on May 7th, 1947 in Sulphur Springs to James Hearn and Lillie (Hux)Hearn. She was a member of Winterfield Baptist Church in Pickton and will be remembered for the many years she spent as a nurse retiring from Trinity Mission Nursing and Rehab only when she became ill herself. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Renny Brown, 63, of Sulphur Springs
Renny Brown, age 63 of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Monday, October 2nd, 2017 in Sulphur Springs. He was born on May 2nd, 1954 in Pittsburg to Benny Brown and Janetta Ruth (Mills) Brown. Renny took care of maintenance and electrical work at Grocery Supply in Sulphur Springs. He was preceded in death by a brother, Tim Brown; grandfather George Brown, grandmother, Nettie Brown, grandmother, Vila Mae Steele, and grandfather, James...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 20-26, 2017.
September 20th Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 3234 near Quitman; at approximately 7:54 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:34 a.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 3056 near Mineola. Actors, or actors unknown, stole 2 solar panels and a time feeder from the reporting party’s property. Deputies...
Oleta Faye Turner “Aunt Faye”, age 104
Oleta Faye Turner (Aunt Faye), 104 years young, living in Flower Mound, TX, died quietly in her sleep at about 6:30 pm on September 26, 2017. She was born April 6, 1913, in Daphne, Texas, near Mt. Vernon to Larkin and Pearl Glover. The doctor did not think Oleta could possibly live. She was just too small. Her grandmother, Nan (Benton) Strohman put the tiny baby girl in a shoebox and placed her on the open front door of the kitchen...
