Shirley Gillean
Shirley Gillean, age 69 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 in Tyler. She was born on March 10th, 1947 in Pittsburg to Donnie Quinn and Lucy Johnson Kizer. She was a retired medication aid and was preceded in death by father and one brother, Elbert Quinn, Donnie Quinn. Survivors include mother, Lucy Johnson Kizer; sons, Michael Wallis and wife Amanda of Dike, Stephen Wallis and wife Teresa of Sulphur Springs;...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 22-28, 2017
Wood County Sheriff’s Report: February 22nd through February 28th, 2017 February 22nd At 8:48 a.m., cows were reported out on 154 and FM 14 in Quitman. At 8:49 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 69 near Muddy Creek in Quitman. At 10:35 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a call on CR 4681 in Winnsboro and met with an EMS paramedic. The paramedic stated that a 58 year old female had passed away at home. An autopsy was not ordered as...
Community Calendar March, 2017
The Pilot Club “Spring Brunch” is Saturday March 4 at 10am at League Street Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. The annual “fun-raiser” will bring Christian comedian/musician Robert Burkhart with a Branson-style one-man show. There will be plenty of food and fellowship. Tickets are $20 each at the door or by calling Pilot Club at 903-348-5099 or any member. The Sulphur Springs chapter is part of Pilot Club...
Peggy Yvonne Sustaire
Peggy Yvonne Sustaire, age 82, of Winnsboro, formerly of Greenwood, passed away in the late morning hours of Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Trinity Mission Nursing Home in Winnsboro, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Peggy was born on February 6, 1935 in Weaver, Texas to Willis and Christine Davis Brewer; she survives. Peggy graduated from Saltillo High School. She married the love of her life and her best friend Pat Nixon...
Howard Thompson
Howard Thompson, age 80 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, February 26th, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on November 11th, 1936 in Mineola to the late Howard Thompson and Pauline Thompson. He attended Southern Methodist University and graduated in 1965, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He retired after 30 years with the Teledyne Geo Tech Corporation, where he worked as an Electrical Engineer. While at Teledyne Geo Tech...
Larry David Mays
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Larry David Mays will be held March 4, 2017 at Pickton United Methodist Church in Pickton , Texas at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Suche and Reverend David Mays will officiate. He passed away February 12, 2017 in Winnsboro, Texas. Larry was born April 22,1947 to Thomas B. Mays and Edith Miller Mays in Sulphur Springs,Texas. He attended school in Pickton, TX and graduated in 1965. Larry served in...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 15-21, 2017
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for February 15-21, 2017. February 15th At 4:28 p.m., cows were reported out, but not located on Highway 154, north of Yantis. At 7:49 p.m., a donkey was reported out on Highway 80 at FM 2422. At 8:35 p.m., deputies responded to a call of a burglary of a vehicle at East Point Baptist Church on FM 2088 in Winnsboro. The complainant reported that a backpack and belongings valued at approximately...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 8-14, 2017
At 3:38 a.m., deputies were dispatched to CR 2210 in response to a burglary in progress call. When they arrived, the complainant stated that the subject had run out the back door. In an attempt to get inside of the residence, he had broken out a window and made entry then ran out the back when the deputies arrived. The subject had also damaged a truck in the driveway by busting out a headlight and making dents in the truck. ...
United Way Allocates Additional 2015-2016 Funds
United Way Allocations were increased to the 18 agencies receiving funds from the organization. An additional $43,395.19 was allocated by the board and dispersed Thursday morning in a special meeting of the United Way Board. Community Chest will receive the largest increase at $21605.01, or 49.79% of the additional moneys allocated. Lake Country CASA will receive an additional $2,777.79. CANHELP will receive an additional $2,546.30 as...
2017 KSST Nice People Awards a Success!
Thanks to everyone who made the 2017 KSST Nice People Awards so memorable. Following a long KSST Valentine season tradition, the Nice People Awards was held during the Morning Show with Enola Gay February 7-14. Each morning, a box of Whitman’s chocolates provided by Walgreen’s was awarded to two different “nice people” selected from nominations received here at KSST. Although the candy is a delicious thank...
