J. D. Wilson
J.D. Wilson, age 83 of Arlington, passed away on Saturday, August 26th, 2017 in Arlington. He was born on September 17th, 1933 in Yantis to Louis and Bonnie Beatrice Vaughn Wilson. He was retired from JC Penny where he worked as a Warehouse Supervisor. J.D. enjoyed watching Tennis, learning about cars and was fond of vintage movies. Many will recall him best for his prowess across the table when playing dominoes. He was preceded in...
Lila Mae Robinson
Mrs. Lila Mae Robinson, age 82 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, August 26th, 2017 in Mt. Vernon. She was born on November 29th, 1934 in Simpsonville to the late Walter Overstreet and Irene Overstreet and was a member of Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Lila Mae was a devoted mother and housewife while raising her only son, David. After David grew up, Lila Mae was employed for 25 years by Irving ISD as a teacher’s...
William “Bill” Clint Faith
William “Bill” Clint Faith, age 67 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, August 26th, 2017 in Tyler. He was born on August 17th, 1950 in Fayetteville to the late William Clint Faith, Sr. and Joy Leake Faith. He was an x-ray technician and retired in 2012. Bill was a active member of Grace Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant and longtime member and Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist Church in Winnsboro. He is survived by is...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 16-22, 2017
August 16th Deputies were dispatched to FM 1801 near Mineola, at approximately 9:04 a.m., in reference to an animal complaint. Deputies were unable to locate the owner of the dogs. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:27 p.m., in reference to a fraud that occurred on FM 1254 near Mineola. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 3:14 p.m., in...
Edith Valerie Moore
Edith Valerie Moore went to be with her heavenly father on August 21, 2017. Valerie passed away at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX. She was 94 years old. She had been a resident of Rock Creek Health and Rehab in Sulphur Springs, TX. Valerie was born August 13, 1923 in Mt. Vernon, TX to Joe and Vida Streacher Blount. She married Bascom Garner September 17, 1940 and Paul Moore November 19, 1960. They all preceded her in...
Tax Revenue and Police and Fire Personnel Are Front and Center at City Council Special Meeting; Other Entities To Conduct Public Hearings on Tax Rates/Revenue As Well
Two questions—tax revenue and police and fire personnel—are on the mind of residents in the City of Sulphur Springs as the city council meets Friday at noon in Council Chambers, 201 North Davis Street. First the tax rate and then personnel are addressed below. Although the tax rate for the City of Sulphur Springs will remain at 44-cents per 100-dollars total tax revenues will increase thanks to a 2.5% increase in property values for...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 9-15, 2017
August 9th Deputies were dispatched to CR 3840 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:04 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked building and it was secure. At 5:18 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 778/FM 49. Deputies spoke with the reporting party over the phone, at approximately 8:50 a.m., in reference to a dog bite that occurred on FM 514 near Yantis. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol. At 9:41 a.m.,...
Video and Story: Two Hearts: Country Music Sisters Hanah and Hailee Will Steal Your Heart
Just two years apart for most of the year, sisters Hanah Moore and Hailee Nixon may look and sound like budding country music artists, and they are. But thanks to their Nana, they are miles ahead of other small-town singers their age. They already have two years experience on the family “summer tours”, with bookings from South Texas to Amarillo and from Nashville to California. And that’s not to mention the many...
Chamber Connection August 17, 2017
Time is running out to enter the 2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2015, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered...
Ethel Jean Brossett
Ethel Jean Brossett, age 80 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on August 15th, 1937 in Shreveport to the late John Fredieu and Lena Lonadier Fredieu. She was a retired s secretary and a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Jean loved to play bingo and was a member of the VFW ladies auxiliary. She married Donald Brossett on May 25, 1955 and he preceded her in death on September...
