Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 12-18, 2017
July 12th Deputies were dispatched to CR 1686 near Alba, at approximately 12:35 a.m., in reference to a possible burglary. Deputies searched the residence and the scene was cleared. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2377 near Alba, at approximately 7:25 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure. Deputies were dispatched to Comanche near Quitman, at approximately 7:54 a.m., in reference to a...
Wayne Wood
Wayne Wood, age 49 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on June 24th, 1968 in Winnsboro to the Ernest Wood and Judy Wood. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Wood. He is survived by his mother Judy Wood of Winnsboro; and a daughter Christa Wood of Winnsboro. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, July 21st, 2017 at Hopewell Cemetery CR 4870 Winnsboro, TX 75494 at 10:00 am, Rev....
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 5-11, 2017
July 5th Deputies were dispatched to CR 2100 near Alba, at approximately 8:05 a.m., in reference to a burglary of a vehicle. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a cooler from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Mineola, at approximately 8:09 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies checked the area and the scene was cleared without incident. At...
Cynithia Louise Favors
Mrs. Cynithia Louise Favors, age 61 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, July 13th, 2017 at her home. She was born on November 10th, 1955 in Shreveport to the late Ernest Jesse Byrd and Ester Leouis Gentry Byrd. She was a housewife and a loving mother. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild, Dakota Scott Blaylock. She is survived by, husband, Kenneth Favors, sons, Kenneth Lee Favors and Ernest Glen Favors;...
Lonnie Lee Niblett
Lonnie Lee Niblett 73, of Pickton, TX passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Longview, TX. He was born on January 9, 1944 to the late Carlton and Madgel Niblett. Lonnie was a teacher and a coach for over 30 years at Como-Pickton ISD. He also served in The United States Air Force for 4 years. Lonnie is preceded in death by brother, Richey Niblett; sister, Carlene Morehead; grandson, Kiker Plaza and brother-in-law, Randall Morehead...
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Recognized for National Excellence in Patient Care
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – Health care organizations today are tasked with constantly providing higher quality care at a lower cost. Every aspect of the patient experience must be approached with a passion for excellence and an eye toward efficiency and effectiveness. It’s not easy. That’s why receiving an Excellence in Patient Care Award –presented by Studer Group®, a Huron solution – is considered an honor in the industry. (Complete list...
Aggravated Assault Charges Filed
When Hopkins County Deputies arrived at the location of a disturbance at a residence on State Highway 11E, they were told by the resident that Jonathan Ray Weems, 37, of Winnsboro had brandished a knife and stated he was going to kill them. The complainant also stated that Weems had vandalized the inside of their residence. The arresting officer also noted that it was his belief Weems was under the influence of methamphetamine at the...
Doris Rawls
Funeral service for Doris Rawls, age 100, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Joe Clark officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery with Johnny Anderson officiating and with the Harvey/Crusaders Class serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Mrs. Rawls passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at The...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 28-July 4, 2017
June 28th Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 8:01 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the area and the building was secure. At approximately 9:07 a.m., deputies contacted the reporting party in reference to a request to speak to an officer. Deputies gave the reporting party information regarding a civil issue that occurred on HWY 182 near Quitman. Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant...
Morris “Butch” Bolton
Morris (Butch) William Bolton, age 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2017 at his home in Sulphur Springs, TX surrounded by his immediate family. Morris was born in Greenville, Texas on July 4, 1939 to Luther and Mary Lee Bolton and was quickly nicknamed ‘Butch’. His family and close friends called him Butch but his business colleagues and co-workers knew him as...
