Three Local Young Musicians Nominated in Country Categories for Josie Music Awards in Nashville
Three local youth have been nominated for a prestigious music award within their age categories. The Josie Music Awards (JMA) will be held at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on September 17, following a weekend of exciting showcase events in Music City. Owned by the Josie Network, the Josie Awards was created to recognize the hard work and talent of Independent/Up & Coming Music Artists in All Genres! The 2017 event will be the...
Curtis Brown
Mr. Curtis Brown, age 78 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, July 24th, 2017 in Tyler, TX. He was born on July 23rd, 1939 in Golden, TX to the late Mark Brown and Gladys Walterhouse Brown. Mr. Brown was a retired banker from Bank Of America. He was a member of the Winnsboro Church of Christ, where he served as a Deacon, and was a member of the American Legion of Winnsboro. He was preceded in death by parents; son, Clint Brown and...
Ronnie Whittiker
Mr. Ronnie Whittiker, age 58 of Quitman, passed away on Friday, July 21st, 2017 in Tyler, Texas. He was born on June 28th, 1959 in Dallas, Texas to J.M. “Red” Whittiker and Lena Faye Bradshaw Whittiker. Mr. Whittiker was retired and was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Median Men’s Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by his father, J.M. “Red” Whittiker. Mr....
Dixie Ponytails Fundraiser Saturday at 5 p.m.; Play in World Series in South Carolina
Hopkins County Dixie Ponytails Head Coach Brent Tanton said the strength of his state champion and World Series bound team is its’ defense. He said they put a lot of time and effort into it. The local Ponytails won the state championship in front of hometown fans at Coleman Park last weekend. They will now be heading to the Dixie Ponytails World Series in Sumpter, South Carolina July 29-August 2. Coach Tanton said he is excited...
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...
