Drug Possession, Tampering With Evidence Results in Felony Charges
Two area women were arrested by a Hopkins County Deputy Thursday around 11 p.m. Both are in Hopkins County Jail. Karen Deborah Adkins, 40, of Quitman was stopped by a Hopkins County deputy on Posey Ln at Wal Mart. There the officer located an item in the vehicle that field tested for methamphetamine. She admitted having meth and removed it from her person. The meth weighed 1.10 grams. She is on parole. She has been charged with...
Gambling Raid in County Nets Three Arrests; Investigation Continues
When Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators and Deputies served a warrant for gambling at 1 a.m. Saturday morning at the former Country Boys Gas Station located on Highway 11 E at FM 3019 near Winnsboro, they found 15 to 20 individuals participating in playing computer based programs on slot machines adapted for the programs, according to Corley Weatherford, Investigator for the Sheriff’s Office. Reports had been given to the local...
Senior Bridge
Bridge players at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center are always looking for new teams to join in the fun. Currently a “substitute” from Winnsboro drives each week to complete a team. The group is missing a 98 year-old player due to medical issues. Men are welcome to join, but historically Men lack the commitment required to keep harmony among the other players. Assemble a team of 4 or just watch each Thursday at 12:30...
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...
