Douglas Wayne Grubbs
Graveside services for Mr. Douglas Wayne Grubbs, 84, will be conducted Wednesday, December 16th at 11 a.m. in Harmony Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Grubbs passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. He was born on April 24, 1931, to the late A.J. Grubbs and Lillian Irene Chambers Grubbs. Mr. Grubbs was a retired business agent with Pipefitters Local Union #211. He was a member of the...
EF-2 Tornado Destroyed Four Homes in Franklin County
First spotted by the National Weather Service in a rural area in Southeast Hopkins County, an EF-2 tornado caused damage as it moved through Franklin County, Saturday, December 12, 2015. The storm took a path in the area of County Road SW 3190 and SW 3170 off FM 900 west of Purley. Four homes were destroyed with other homes and two dairy operations suffering major damages. Two people were treated and released from Trinity Mother...
Tornado Warning for Southeastern Hopkins County
A tornado warning has been issued for southeastern Hopkins County until 5 p.m. Saturday, December 12. Radar has indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing atornado was located near Purley or 9 miles north of Winnsboro moving north at 40 mph.Flaying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile Homes will be damaged. Windows and vehicles may be damaged as well. This warning includes Interstate 30 between...
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
One last reminder about the Tira Community Christmas Party, which is this Saturday, December 5th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. We will gather to visit and share a meal together. Brisket will be provided. Please bring a side dish and/or dessert and enjoy spending time with your neighbors. We are also bringing canned goods for the Meal-a-Day Program in Sulphur Springs. Santa Claus is planning to stop by and visit with...
WPD Arrest Man for Third Time in Two Months
Two arrests, 142 calls for service, and 28 citations and 32 warnings written provided a quiet seven day period in Winnsboro for the police department November 23-29. Candice Murrell, 25, of Pittsburg was arrested on the 24th for Driving While License invalid with a previous conviction. Jason Bearden, 37, of Winnsboro was arrested on the 24th on an 8th Judicial Court warrant. Mr. Bearden was arrested during the previous seven day...
Marie Cook Michael
Mrs. Marie Cook Michael, age 92, of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Winnsboro. Marie was born in Franklin County on November 22, 1923 to the late James and Myra Saye Cook. She was a retired seamstress and homemaker; and a member of Clearwater Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Myra Cook; husband, J.W. “Wilford” Michael; five brothers, and two sisters. She is survived...
Mamie Jo Birdsong Bagby
Funeral services for Mamie Jo Birdsong Bagby, age 98, will be conducted 11 A.M. Wednesday, December 2, at First Baptist Church Winnsboro. Interment will follow in Cypress Cemetery. Visitation is one hour before the service at the church. Mrs. Bagby passed away in Winnsboro, on Saturday, November 28, 2015. She was born January 16, 1917 in Dike, Texas, to the late Chester Birdsong and Callie Connelly Birdsong. She lived in the Winnsboro...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Return to Action Following Thanksgiving Break
The Wildcats’ basketball team is back in action this week with a road game and a tournament. The Wildcats play at North Lamar Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. Then they play in a Royse City tournament Thursday through Saturday where they’ll open against former Wildcat Coach Jeremy Josey’s McKinney Boyd team. The Lady Cats’ basketball team will resume play after the Thanksgiving break in the Winnsboro Hoop Fest that...
Lady Cats’ Strong Second Half Defeats Paris 66-33
After a close first two quarters at Paris Tuesday, the Lady Cats’ basketball team broke the game open in the second half for a 63-33 win. The Lady Cats improved their season record to 4-1. Sadavia Porter led the Lady Cats with 13 points, Kaylee Jefferson had 12 and Tori Moore 10. Jefferson and Autumn Tanton had 12 rebounds. The Lady Cats return to action at the Winnsboro Hoop Fest on December 3-5.
Alberta Rose Harris
Private services for Alberta Rose Harris, age 87 of Sulphur Springs will be held at a later date. Alberta passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 15, 1928 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Gus and Elenor (Kenow) Spirz. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Michael Harris of Sulphur Springs; sister, June Haenke of Florsson, MO and grandson, Jason Harris of...
