George Lemoyne Mason
George Lemoyne Mason, 97, of Winnsboro went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2017. He was born on December 2, 1919 in Walters, OK to the late Alonzo Leon and Maggie Mae Mullins Mason. George served in the U.S. Navy and was a WWII Veteran. He was a life time member of the VFW and a member of the American Legend. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Eula Lucille Courtright Mason; daughter Eula Mae Watson; and 4 brothers and...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 21-27, 2017
June 21st Deputies were dispatched to CR 2298 near Mineola, at approximately 12:59 a.m., in reference to a possible disturbance. When deputies arrived on scene, it appeared the individuals were not causing a disturbance of any kind. Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 2345 near Alba; at approximately 1:24 a.m. Deputies assisted the individual with a courtesy ride. Deputies responded to a disturbance near Lake Holbrook, at...
Indictments Handed Down Wednesday, June 28, 2017
A Hopkins County Grand Jury handed down 47 indictments during their June session Wednesday, June 28, 2017. A variety of charges were involved including Aggravated Assault, Tamper Fabricate Evidence, Theft of a Firearm, Burglary of a Habitation, and others. Several arrests are pending but the indictments for those previously arrested include: Paige Spencer Whitworth was indicted for Aggravated Assault Date/Family/House with a Weapon....
Carl A. Smith
Carl A. Smith, age 73 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, June 25th, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on February 24th, 1944 in Lillie, Louisiana to the late John Smith and Delma Wall Smith. He was a retired executive VP with Monsanto Chemical Company and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He loved restoring BMW micro cars and was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. He was preceded in death by parents, two brothers, Winford and...
James E. McVay, Sr.
Mr. James E. McVay, Sr., age 80 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 in Tyler. He was born on April 18th, 1937 in Dallas to the late Walter McVay and Gladys McVay. He was a member of Harmony Assembly of God and was preceded in death by parents, wife, Mary Lou McVay, brothers, Troy McVay, Roy McVay and Doyle McVay and sister, Gloria Gilbert. He is survived by, sons, James E. McVay, Jr. and his wife, Pamella of...
Virginia Holley
Mrs. Virginia Holley, age 96 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, June 26th, 2017 in Winnsboro, TX. She was born on January, 1 1921 in Princetown, Ohio to the late Edwin R. Howey and Pearl Shafer Howey. Mrs. Holley was a retired secretary and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Jonas E. Holley; sister, Elzada Boxford and nephew, Randy Morrison. She is survived by,...
Georgia Boyd
Mrs. Georgia Boyd, age 75 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, June 25th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on April 20th, 1942 in Dallas, TX, to the late George Giesen and Margaret Eagen Giesen. Mrs. Boyd was retired from Brookshires of Winnsboro, where she worked as an Office Cashier. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by parents, brother, Gary Giesen, grandson, Joshua Eric Cherry and...
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
By Jan Vaughn The Tira Homecoming is coming up on Sunday, July 2nd. Make plans to come enjoy the program at 11:00 in the Tira Methodist Church, followed by a covered dish lunch at the picnic tables on the grounds. Brad, Tanya, Matthew, Tonja, and Will joined William and Joyce Dodd for Fathers Day lunch on Sunday. Rob visited later in the day and Michael called from Richardson to wish William a Happy Father’s Day. Tiffany, Jaidyn, and...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 14-20, 2017
June 14th Deputies were dispatched to CR 1973 near Yantis, at approximately 9:45 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. When they arrived, everything was good. Deputies were dispatched to FM 778 near Quitman, at approximately 11:44 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was responsive and cooperative. Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1885 near Yantis, at approximately 1:21 p.m. The area was searched, but...
Bonnie Brown
Mrs. Bonnie Brown, age 82 of Winnsboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on March 29th, 1935 in the Coldwater Community to the late Calvin King and Emily King. She was a homemaker and a member of Coldwater Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Billy Brown, three brothers, Lauris, Darrell and Louis King; two sisters, Marie Jackson and Becky Breed. She is survived by numerous nieces and...
