Elton Ayers
Elton Ayers, age 97 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, January 2nd, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on February 1st, 1919 in Franklin County, to the late William Ayers and Maud Atyers. He was retired from the U.S Postal Service and was preceded in death by parents. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro 816 W....
Bob Harris
Funeral services for Bob Harris, age 81 of Quitman, will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Winnsboro House of Praise with Bro. Gary Hampton officiating. Burial will follow at Black Oak Cemetery with Kevin Foster, Jay Foster, Seth Foster, Sam Foster and J.D. Hallonquist and Erik Lynn serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Mr. Harris passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Christus Mother...
Saltillo Wins By 1 Over Como-Pickton in Mt Vernon Tournament
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team won one and lost one on the first day of the Mt. Vernon Classic Tuesday. The Lions opened with a 70-30 loss to Mt. Vernon. Then the Lions won a 48-47 thriller over Como-Pickton. Como-Pickton had a four point lead after the first quarter and at halftime. The Lions tied the score, 36-36 after three quarters. The Lions outscored Como-Pickton 12-11 in the fourth quarter to win the game. Lyle Bench...
Mary Frances Clements
Funeral services for Mary Frances Clements, age 80 of Winnsboro will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, with Rev. Jeremy Durig, officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Hill Cemetery with Freddie Fisher, Dylan Beech, Robert Badgett, Jr., Benny Albers and Marlon Cavenaugh serving at pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Robert Badgett,Sr. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...
Jerry Mote
Mr. Jerry Mote passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab Facility. A private service will be held for family only at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. He was born May 31, 1935 in Sulphur Springs, the son of F.C. Mote and Anne (Boggs) Mote. Mr. Mote graduated from Odessa High School followed by five years in the Marine Corps. before going into law enforcement in Big Spring, TX and then Altadena, CA. Upon the...
Dannie Garrett
Funeral services for Dannie Garrett, age 72, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at South Liberty Cemetery with Bro. Robert Burns and Bro. Ronnie Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Ricky Ted Williams, Lance Williams, Mike Couch, Tim Potts, Randy Garrett, Rudy Garrett and Jim Potts serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be James Birchfield, Gary...
Game Day: Wildcats, Lady Cats in Tournament Play
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams are in tournaments on this Thursday game day. The Wildcats are in a tournament at Nacogdoches Central Heights. They will open against Newton at 1 p.m. Thursday. Win or lose, the Wildcats will play their second game at 10 a.m. Friday against either Laneville or White Oak. The Wildcats enter the tournament with an 8-1 record. Tuesday night they defeated North Lamar, 59-33 in Wildcats...
“Corrected” Council Approves Patrol Vehicle Bids; Hears Value of Police Body Cams During December Meeting
The value of police body cameras and patrol vehicle cameras in use in the city was presented to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night during their December meeting. The city is one of 35 cities in Texas that have the equipment in use for all officers and vehicles. The body camera is always running according to Police Chief Jay Sanders and the video covers a 180-degree range around the officer. Video from the cameras are...
Judy McDonald
Mrs. Judy McDonald, age 63 of Winnsboro, passed away on Friday, December 2nd, 2016 in Winnsboro. She was born on January 22nd, 1953 in Wood County to the late W.B. Busby and Ruth Busby. Mrs. McDonald was retired and was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by, son, Bobby Davis of Winnsboro; brother, Don Busby of Winnsboro; sister, Bobbie Wilson of Winnsboro; one grandchild, Saidie Davis. Graveside Services will be held on...
Suzanne Daniel
Suzanne Daniel passed away on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016 in . She was born on September 13, 1942 to the late Gordan Kyle and Margureite Cleveland Kyle. She was a member of Grace Fellowship Ministries of Winnsboro and the Winnsboro Arts Center. Mrs. Daniel was preceded in death by parents and daughter, Jennifer Daniel. She is survived by, husband, Gene Daniel of Winnsboro; son, Jeff Daniel of Lewisville; sisters, Marsha Smith, Gail...
