Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 11-17, 2017
October 11th Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 12:04 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Loop 564 near Mineola; at approximately 2:58 a.m. Derrikk Griffin, 22, of Mineola, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 4:40 a.m., in reference to an alarm....
“Main Street Uncorked” Wine and Music Fundraiser Benefits Veterans Memorial
One of the event co-coordinators for the first-ever “Main Street Uncorked” benefit tasting event is Jeanna Smith Penny. Along with Phil and Vanessa Williams, owners of Phinesse Farms Winery in downtown Sulphur Springs, Jeanna invited numerous wineries from across the NE Texas region and 14 accepted their invitation to the give-back event.That means for your $20 ticket, you may sample ten different Texas wines from the...
Lady Cats Basketball Begin Practice
With two key members of the varsity playing volleyball, the Lady Cats’ basketball team began practice Wednesday. Veteran Lady Cats Basketball Coach Jeff Chapman liked the first day of practice and he called it great. He said the girls were excited. Sadavia Porter, a junior in her third year on the varsity, told Coach Chapman she would like to take a leadership role on this year’s team. He said Porter has been putting in...
Bernice Haygood
Bernice Haygood, age 92 of Mt. Vernon, TX, passed away on October 16, 2017. Bernice was born May 11, 1925 to W.P. and Etta (Walker) Meadows. She married Clarence Moses (C.M.) Haygood and raised their children in Ballinger, TX. She was a member of Good Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Franklin County. She is preceded in death by her husband, C.M. Haygood;parents, W.P. and Etta Meadows;three grandsons, Brannon, Heath, and Russ...
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...
