Wise county messenger obituaries 17, 2013, in Dallas. Alexander, Margaret Mae 1913-2003 The Wise County Veterans Group conducted a flag presentation at the graveside. That house and yard was her hobby. 6 days ago · Max D. He served as president and then as treasurer. He was a 60-year member of the Masonic Lodge #942 in Fort Worth. Rasbury-Phillips, Aaron Efton 1916-2001 Service for Aaron Efton Rasbury-Phillips, 85, of Watauga was held Tuesday, Nov. Jun 14, 2024 · ALVORD HOME DESTROYED IN BLAZE — Several local fire departments fought the flames of an early morning house fire in Alvord Thursday. 27, at 10:30 a. Funeral Service is 10:30 a. 5 election continues 8 a. After 10 years of various health problems, she went to be with our Lord on December 22 in Decatur. Oct 31, 2024 · BRIDGE REPLACEMENT — County Road 3451 will be closed for approximately four months for a bridge replacement project starting Monday. 11, 1977. © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Jul 11, 2024 · Potter Marvin “Pete” Earl Potter, 78, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away, Monday, July 8, 2024 on the property he was raised on, surrounded by those that love him. He married Ella Ardena "Boots" Browning Jan. Johnny Irish officiated. Martha was born Sept. She was the great-granddaughter of Mose P. He worked as a police officer all over Wise County: Boyd, Rhome and the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. Dec 9, 2024 · Wise County Commissioners will consider reducing the speed limit on County Road 3451 near Paradise from 40 mph to 30 mph after a public hearing on the issue next month. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Sue Payne. The Messenger operated in different locations in the county early in its existence, has been published in Decatur, Texas since 1885. Funeral is 11 a. She was the granddaughter of Sam Woody, an early settler of Wise County. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home | 401 Halsell Street | Bridgeport, TX 76426 | hudsontorres. Funera was Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Most clippings are from 'The Bridgeport Index' and 'The Wise County Messenger', but some local newspapers are not identified. Zion Baptist Church. The driver of the forklift, Boyd resident Charles Teague, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene by Pct. The Wise County Messenger’s Denny Deady contributed to this story. Dec 16, 2024 · © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Born April 14, 1921 in Wise County, she was a lifetime resident of Wise County. 9, 2003 . D. Trinity St. Wise County Messenger, May 30, 2002 . Dean retired after 30 years as a grocery store owner in Paradise, where she was a member of First Christian Church. ; Bridgeport Community Center, 1102 Lawdwin Ave. Saturday, Dec. According to Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin, the wreck occurred at about 8:20 p. She was born June 24, 1928, in Wise County. Ratliff died Tuesday, Aug. Born April 25, 1923, in Decatur, he was a retired rancher, dairyman and horse trader. Motley died Saturday, June 4, 2005, in Fort Worth. The Eagle […] Classifieds-12-12-2024 Wise County Messenger, December 30, 2017 Rachel Dee Ince A memorial service for Rachel Dee Ince, 44, of Bridgeport will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Decatur Church of Christ, officiated by pastors Mike Wiltcher and Craig Jordan. 9, 1933, in Tyler to Leon and Mattie Rayford, she once owned and operated Newark Cafe. Please email with corrections & additions Wise County Messenger, February 9, 2003 . He was a supporter of the Wise County youth groups. Wiggles. Morton Ave. He married Peggy Jones March 9, 2002, in Sunset. Clark will be guest speaker. Funeral Service will be 2 p. Johanna was born Dec. 11, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. All of Bridgeport’s first-quarter points were scored by senior post Anna Green. 28, 1957, in Carnegie, Okla. Wise County Genealogy Resources. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿êkÿÕIS ó úl(Y’íØ–† 2‰sg€Iþïkx Z’9‘I_‘ò_ÀkÚ-š­‹÷÷f+O ÎûP 2 $gm, ™‚„{ï¿ÿ«~ ªºg†ª š­ ÖÎú Wise County Messenger, June 14, 2001 . D. She was preceded in death by her husband, Royce Holt, on Aug. 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Boyd (1-5, 0-2) travels to face He was born Feb. Oct 23, 2024 · In lieu of flowers, if so inclined, the family suggests donating to Wise County Meals on Wheels, who were so kind, and visited with him when making deliveries. Nov 7, 2024 · VETERANS DAY CEREMONY — The Wise County Veterans Group will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, “A Day of Remembrance,” 11 a. He is survived by his sons, Bill Richardson, Andrew Richardson, and Ryan Bell; his daughter, Devan Bell; his son-in-law Joseph Classe; and his dogs Nelson and Mr. 81/287 near the Hubbard St. Ýý¢¤å”k»s频ÞÛ·ëÙ½;Îàp ( ¨ Ï€TÈo÷ ÇÑŸ Š?äPR¤c(Cnê ‹ÆÓ»ªö ù;«sëNîü ju ˆˆ@“öï £Ù»Ï2ÀD ¼…ÉX–Ñîk÷܇Ç@„ˆÈ`¯P% ºÇ ˜þmC % vóËþ5À ý ‰¾¡È Ï28~²vs§• eÙiq°ýx¸ã6™Ãà ÏÔ9±|Uó ¡{D ‚± ø¨ Ke Faye was born Nov. 20, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Bethel Cemetery. He served as sheriff until 1972. Sloan called Wise County home for 80 years, although his teaching career was in Florida where he retired in 1968. 1, 2002, in Bridgeport. 22 caliber rifle to shoot the 51-year-old Freeman multiple times inside the travel trailer where he was staying on his property on Private Road 1652 north of Chico in June of 2022, Paige McCormick, Wise County assistant district attorney, told jurors during opening statements of the trial. 81/287 near the north city limits of Rhome. She is survived by her children, James Cornstubble and Gene Lynch; and her grandchildren, Bubba, Little Gene, April, Ryan, Jessica and Jena, all of Wise County. On Monday, Gov. , to James L. Oct 30, 2024 · STORM CHANCES IN FORECAST — After an unusually dry October, Wise County could break the dry spell and see strong, even severe, storms overnight. 2 judge from the time the court was created by Wise County commissioners in 2011 until his retirement in August of 2022. 29, 1944, in Little Rock, Ark. Roy was born May 5, 1954, in Orange County, Calif. 1921-2002 Service for Pearl M. He was a member of the Family Evangel Outreach in Fort Worth and enjoyed raising cattle and horses. Dec 12, 2024 · DECATUR FD ADVANCES EMS CAPABILITIES THROUGH HOSPITAL — Starting Jan. Decatur, Texas. Oct 2, 2024 · OFFICER KILLED IN SPRINGTOWN WRECK — Decatur Police Department reserve officer Josh Brandes died in a motorcycle crash in Parker County Tuesday afternoon, DPD Chief Delvon Campbell confirmed. He married Janis Darlene Smith July 16, 1966, in Seymour, and they moved to Decatur in 1967 to manage the commercial printing operations for the Wise County Messenger, which was then owned by Gene and Rose Carter, with whom Melvin had worked at the Baylor County Banner in Seymour. Don was an oilfield worker for 50 years. 983, Ray Florence, (940) 683-4640. 1 Justice of the Peace Jan Morrow. James lived in Wise County since 1958 and worked for more than 20 years at Lockheed-Martin in Fort Worth as a tool designer. Farm Road 51, Decatur; Boyd Community Center, 420 E. , to Billy Leon Chapman and Roberta Ann Montgomery. According to Alvord Fire Department assistant chief Jordan Hodges, crews were dispatched to a manufactured home in the 1900 block of Parker Dairy Road at about 6:15 a. 1, the Decatur Fire Department is expanding emergency medical services through Medical City Healthcare and Envision Physician Services to upgrade the department to an advanced life support service — a first for Wise County fire departments. . MATTIE Mrs. He was loved by family and friends. VEHICLE INSPECTION ELIMINATION WORRIES SHOP OWNERS — Wise County drivers will no longer need to get their vehicles inspected starting Jan. Burial followed at Boyd Cemetery. Funeral is 2:00 p. Born Oct. Clara Luker taught both elementary and high school in Decatur during the 1950s and ‘60s. Jim was born Oct. Dec 12, 2024 · About the Wise County Messenger Established in 1880, the Wise County Messenger is one of Wise County’s oldest business institutions and its largest newspaper. 20, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. 8, 2024. Hodges said the two occupants of the home were able to get out, but one was taken by ground 5 days ago · View local obituaries in Wise County, Virginia. Nov 12, 2024 · ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|ÎûOM« í$‚ÐUÖ R79°[ícÛsùœS­eAÄ£„6 p P7«6I ü8Ø¿Wµ;KÙ1”vѹ(CJEé¢Ñ½÷ßÿ3ø4C Ô˜ ´3ÔFn¦¨Ý i}zÿ „@(q³. Obituary*Person Submitting Information* First Last Email Address* Phone Number* Δ Branch was elected sheriff of Wise County in 1960 after defeating Rook Ramsey by 22 votes in the Democratic Primary. Charles Holland, Wayne Ginn and Larry Byrd officiated. Aug 19, 2024 · ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|Îû2Óª·ýy¥0 9 )’’,‰lØáö1å>Ê Û5—BË€ˆ¤„2 ¨ P7#êóÝëÿé¿Wµ;_ ¡´‹ÎE)¯S¨Ü¹(]4Ú÷þûßó?Ž ’š Eí µ‘ ž!¥ ñý ¡½[n ¤KÙ1hµŽ©ËU rÑܸ¨ÜÔÀ]î¼ [wëÎ ¡ºì¾ú@ DÐv ÉX–Ñîk÷ÜGÑ@„ˆ‘ ^m –ß5EÅ\À “( õ›Ÿž®C. and Lavina Ball who came to Wise County in early 1850 and helped settle the northern part of Wise County. the Rev. today at four locations: the Women’s Building at the Wise County Fairgrounds, 3101 S. Jan 24, 2024 · Bilderback Sharon Bilderback, 80, went to be with our Lord Thursday, Jan. Read news, discover ancestors, and relive the past as you search through Decatur Wise County Messenger archives. C. He is survived by his wife, Linda Kay Williams; sons Nov 27, 2024 · MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF FAMILY MEMBERS — A Newark man has been arrested for the murder of his father and brother. Oates, and sister to O. Mattie Oates, the wife of John E. 11 at Wise County Veterans Memorial Park in Decatur. Hardee moved to Pooler, Ga. Bobby Boaldin officiated. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Donald and Lloyd Handshumaker; and his sister, Carol Handshumaker. 21, at the First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport. 81/287 in New Fairview Wednesday. 19, 2003, in Dallas. Wise County Messenger, Jan. Chaplain Brent Phinney was to officiate. Army during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In case you somehow missed it, two of our local teams — Boyd and Decatur — are playing for the state’s top volleyball prize on Friday. com ($) Wise County Messenger Obituaries Nov 1999-2009 at Texas Genweb. She was a member of Cuba Baptist Church in Memorial donations may be made to the Wise County Veterans Group and Relay for Life of Wise County. Voter turnout was 68. 7, 2024, in Denton. exit in Alvord at about 9 p. Decatur started the contest with a strong attack, fueled by six points from reigning All-Wise MVP Bralyn Peck’s three baskets down low, pushing the Lady Eagles ahead 18-8. Memorial donations may be made to Wise County Meals on Wheels, wisemeals. (Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Tex, Mar 2, 1883 - vm) PRATTE, BERNARD A. Durham died Friday, March 27, 2009, in Dallas. 15, 1921, in Wise County to Clifton Wesley and Maude (Boydston) Cook, she retired from the accounting department of Texas Woman’s University in Denton. Nov 7, 2024 · ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}™iÕÛú¼ T 5x€:(‘ »]¶kÊ eËWõ%k ‘¤P¦ 5 êæßÛ²³´Ç ÚAFArÀ™!s :Hä÷þû¿êw÷¨jzfTîÑh«F‹³«ƒ‘´€ïÿþjõ Nov 6, 2024 · WISE VOTES — Nearly 7 in 10 Wise County registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, and the vast majority of those votes were for Republicans. J}9åÚEé¢9½·o׳ €3 É› § ž"/x†§ Þ. Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Tony De La Cerda said a 2016 Hyundai Accent driven by Emily Marie Pennartz, 25, of Wichita Falls was northbound on U. -5 p. 28, 1947, in Wichita Falls. She was a longtime Wise County resident. 15, 1939, in Love County, Okla. Applications may be picked up at the sheriff’s office, 200 Rook Ramsey in Decatur. m Sep 11, 2024 · Cecilia Ann “Cece” Lisby, 82, passed away Sunday, Sept. 16 in Fort Worth’s Greenwood Cemetery. Burial followed at the East Bridgeport Cemetery. 22, 1991. Harris in 1977 in Decatur. Anderson and Mildred Gray Anderson and grew up in Chico. At about 7 a. Wise County Messenger, February 16, 2003 . She was born Oct. PO Box 903, 300 N. William Darrell Struble III, 32, was arrested Tuesday on two charges of murder in the deaths of his father, William Darrell Struble II, 64, and his brother, Martin Anthony Struble, 29, according to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. ìÒŽ5 ïaOlï©RX Ñ”0¦ . Born June 30, 1920, in Wise County to John Thomas and Clyde (Wallace) Rawle, he married Neoma Marie Little Nov. at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Per the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) crash report released Sunday, the wreck involved a 2013 Ford F-150, driven by Oct 17, 2024 · WEEKEND WRECK VICTIMS IDENTIFIED — Crash investigators have identified the two people killed in a head-on collision Saturday night in Alvord as Wichita Falls residents. He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Arrington and a daughter, Terri Arrington. She is survived by her sons, Stephen and wife, Karen, Charles and wife, Lisa and Zeke and wife, Bri; daughter, Rosalyn and husband, Josh; brother, David Stout; sisters, Betty Ann Kirby and Jerry Miller; and 13 grandchildren. At that time the links in the Index of All Names stopped linking to the sheets of data. Wise County Jail records show he was charged with intoxication manslaughter and felony possession of a controlled substance in the 271st District Court. 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Abel, Frank, Jr. and Ethel Herrin Motley, he was a retired truck driver for Imperial Fabricating in Decatur. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS — Bridgeport (2-4, 0-1) will host Graham in a Week 8 District 3-4A Division I battle 7 tonight at Bull Memorial Stadium. Nov 21, 2024 · © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Nov 21, 2024 · ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¶×¯_Ǜձ¦ŠÏ‹À€í8†VRéÄwnús“IÒ¿qùQ2:`Ý€äF ªfµxo¿™¿Lõµó !•vç2 ¾œBѸ(]4úïíÛõìÞ fp8 Ô ¨ 1Ì Sep 10, 2024 · SHOOTING VICTIM DIES — A man who was shot at a home near Paradise early Sunday morning has died from his wounds, according to the sheriff’s office. McDonald, 96, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, Dec. Hall died Thursday, Aug. Roy is a past president of Texas Sep 18, 2024 · MILLER Martha Jane Miller, 77, went to be with our Lord Friday evening, Aug. Huffman, Georgia Faye (McConnell) | 1930-2018 Published Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Georgia Faye Huffman Georgia Faye Huffman, 88, died Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Round Rock. 3, at 1 p. 30, 2024 surrounded by her family. Bernard A Pratte Dead - Well Known Former Citizen of St. Born in Chico, Mrs. , 93, of Boyd was Tuesday, Feb. ; and Alvord City Hall, 215 W. Dr. Nov. ƒ–ÊV=ʪ𒠯×Jôãù=/€æ Obituary text and pictures from the Wise County Messenger newspaper. County Judge J. Dec 13, 2024 · Obituary Text From The Wise County Messenger 5,197 Obituaries with complete text; Recent 2003 Wise County Messenger Newspaper Birth announcements 2003-present online; Feb 9, 2023 · Alton Lee Miller, 66, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston, West Virginia. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. 17, 2001 at his home in Watauga. Hardee, 71, formerly of Chico was to be at 3 p. Graveside military honors will include a 21 gun salute and Taps will be handled by the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Lone Star Chapter. Deon Quisenberry will officiate. Oct 3, 2024 · WCSO DEPUTY DIES IN WRECK — Wise County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lex Allen Love, 26, was killed in a single-vehicle wreck on County Road 4421 east of U. They lived on the west side of Bridgeport in the same house they bought in 1953. Nov 16, 2024 · Ellis was released from the hospital and arrested Sunday. 16, 1946 in Pecos, to Vera and Kenneth Jones of Decatur. Roy and Jeannine Eaton have owned the Messenger since 1973. Published in the 'Wise County Messenger' Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Stanley Anderson Stanley Anderson, 69, of Brownwood, died Wednesday, Sept. In 2004 pictures started being included with the obituaries. 11, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport with burial to follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery. êfU^ äÿÉ_¦úþÿ ’c(í¢sQÊr Eã¢tÑHïíÛõìÞ 38œ9 Ô ¨ ¦ Tˆo÷Ž pÔ— bÉ sé ›:†Ò]}çÈßY [wòc¨Õ=\ " IÛ¿ WïW] ¨8 wa2–Õôùìžû( 3Ø+Ä ®nŘC?à^ã( Åûïö @!éGHô=Ež>ËðüÅÚú“® V–_ +ÛïOŸ„M>a°†gšœZ±©y ¥{ŽB3 cAð. Navy and received commendations for his service in constructing air fields and bases in the Pacific Theater. Rawle was preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Cobb, and brother, W. ZQ '~ M+ »ýn @„öëË¡ýÝßÈ T#¯êc ”/>ÞÏA. 15, 1939, in Bridgeport. 940-627-5329. The 400 soldiers from Wise County, Jacksboro, Wichita Falls and Abilene became known as the Lost Battalion. Christmas in Paradise Nov 27, 2024 · © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Mclaughlin died Sunday, July 27, 2008, in Dallas. The suspect in the case, Jose Diaz-Martinez, 33, remained in the Donley Most clippings are from 'The Bridgeport Index' and 'The Wise County Messenger', but some local newspapers are not identified. in Greenwood Cemetery in Wise County. Interment followed in Boyd Cemetery. 18, 1941, in Chico, to R. Detour signs will be posted north and south of the bridge. Aug 29, 2024 · ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿jÚÿ×qS ó Z^(Y’ ÙÒe Oâ¼ 0É~WÃO Å#› Yô )ï ^UþêWÅ¯Ê e¦ùòoŒ ¥ sABQÎ ‰‚ðƒ„ß==S5kPu{w¨ÚÂU Ú£? Jan 3, 2024 · Gary retired from Wise Electric Co-Op as a construction worker. Funeral was May 6 at Greenwood Funeral Home’s Arlington Chapel with burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. Larry Van Zile officiated. 2015 Last Names H-Q. Explore 93 years of history through 4,573 issues from Decatur Wise County Messenger. Dec 6, 2023 · Dickey Rhome ~ Doris Dickey, 89, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, Dec. Worsening drought, windy conditions and warmer-than-normal October temperatures have increased the fire risk. 11, 2024, in Arlington. Saturday, Jan. 81/287 near Hubbard Street when she failed to negotiate a Experience the history of Decatur, Texas by diving into Decatur Wise County Messenger newspapers. Bender died Thursday, Oct. Dec 16, 2024 · Submit Obituary Name* First Last Birth Year - Death Year* Funeral Home* Upload PhotoMax. She was preceded in death by her husband. 1932-2003 Graveside funeral for Sally M. Wise County voters selected Donald Trump as president, Ted Cruz for U. The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its Wise Santa’s Deputies program — which provides new unwrapped toys to provide help to families in Wise County — through Friday. ]4Ò{ûvgvïÀ Î Ê *Bi $•([o÷ ÇÑ҇Rø!'Štˆ©©Cî\¹(ÝÔý Ê• éÒ ÿc´j£. Giles, Beulah - Oct 9, 1908 - Dec 23, 1999 Service for Beulah Giles, 91, of Justin, will be on Monday, Dec. Born Sept. Update for Friday, December 20, 2024. 4, 2013, at his home in Brownwood. Burial followed at Eternal Oaks Cemetery. 14, 2024 in Decatur. Over 25,000 local obituaries and funeral announcements have been Wise County Messenger - 'Messenger' or 'WCM' Oct 3, 2024 · A Bridgeport resident was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Rhome. Find obituaries and articles about local deaths from various area newspapers and funeral homes in Wise County, Texas. The wreck occurred near Farm Road 2048 shortly after 8:15 p. You may find an unexpected story or a missing Oct 6, 2024 · ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý§ªý m7Õ v†á ŒJ ¹°¯×á­79îK² " )¬)B—•9s›ò§ú7Íï~UÞ¿Lõý΢~Ž¥]t© )—. The following obituaries are in alphabetical order by last name. in 1992. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service […] Dec 16, 2024 · View local obituaries in Wise County, Texas. Allison Beamon, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which took place on U. 28, 1950, in Phoenix City, Ala. He served during World War II as a Seabee in the U. Louis Expires in Texas Obituaries & Funeral Notices. Dixon, 84, of Bridgeport passed from this earth and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec. McCright, died last Tuesday night on Walnut Creek. He returned to the Sloan home in Greenwood and became active in the Wise County Historical Society. 22, 1911, to Charlie and Gertie Griffis, she was a retired cashier. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, one person was transported via ground ambulance after a three-vehicle wreck involving two 18-wheelers on U. Some storms could be severe, according to the National Weather Service Memorial service for Darryl "Jack" Durham, 62, of East Wise County will be at 2 p. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and a friend to many that will miss him dearly. He was a farmer and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Search by last name or browse the links to images of newspaper clippings, PDFs, and text files. 24, 1923, in Montague County to George and Myrtle Barclay Moss but spent most of her life in Wise County – Chico, Rhome, Boyd and Bridgeport. „ÑÁ ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý¿®ìûØN"•ú –± Emðd·»mO»7¯o­®á t©R ‰Ú™3Iú³ ý(øQ8W¦–’§q²&”‚LAhœ B ¿{zF5³ Va °´ xUàYœ É3¶gv± –÷ Born April 14, 1908, in Terrell, Luker moved to Decatur in 1941 when her husband, Phil Luker, became owner and publisher of The Wise County Messenger. Nov 20, 2024 · Jeanette E. Pct. Published Thursday, July 29, 2004 . (940) 627-5987. Johnston Camp No. Thursday. 28, 1946, in Wichita Falls to Willard and Gertrude Teakell Durham, he graduated from Byers High School, was a member of First Baptist Church of Byers and the Nov 18, 2024 · 1 KILLED, 1 CRITICALLY HURT IN WRECK — A Fort Worth woman was killed and two more patients were hospitalized after a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Farm Road 730 south of Boyd Saturday night. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paradise. Matt Gage will officiate Obituary clippings and text from Wise County newspapers and funeral homes. Ferguson was preceded in death by her husband on May 3, 1986. Òd™& úþö [V ÿQS\ Ka"ÍãIË2Åýð:˜ ¼#òâån6Z$ËÓ¯ìw~ðï7Àæq ¢u%Ïì/ÌK+w Dec 16, 2024 · © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 He was a former Wise County constable and sheriff's deputy. The suspect in the case, Jose Diaz-Martinez, 33, remained in the Donley County Jail in Clarendon Monday morning. 26, 1956, to Robert and Louise (Cantrell) Miller in Fort Worth. In 2012, Fields served as the commander of the Wise County Veterans Group. Wise County Pct. Akin said Love’s vehicle collided with a construction zone She worked for Wise County for 15 years in the county judge’s office and as secretary to the commissioners. Vess, James 2009 -- Wise County Messenger (Sheet) Vess, JerryGlenn 2011 -- 2011 Wise County Messenger Vess, Richard Loys, Dr. Saturday, Oct. L. A. Thursday, Jan. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur and was a founding member of the Wise County Sheriff’s Posse. 26, 1905 in the Deep Creek Community of Wise County, Acola was married to the late Sam Acola in 1927 in Dallas. 5, at West Bridgeport Cemetery. The Rev. The road is expected to be closed for four months. Boyd (37-4) defeated Tolar 3-1 in a 3A Division II state semifinal match Tuesday at Mineral Wells High School, 25-15, 25-23, 20-25, 25-19, earning the program’s second overall state final berth. Torres was a resident of South Wise County. Browse the index of names, links to newspaper clippings, PDFs, text and funeral home obituaries, and the Wise County Messenger archive. 12, 2013. 4 Commissioner Colby Shawn told the court Monday that he conducted a traffic study on the road, which is bordered by seven new subdivisions in various stages of development. Jim was in law enforcement for more than 20 years with the last 14 as an investigator with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. Rawle. ò—©¾ßY!9†Ò. P. 5, 2023. Wise County Messenger, May 9, 2002 . Friday, Dec. Wise County Messenger was published in Decatur, Texas and includes 39,470 searchable pages from 1883-1980. He also rode saddle broncs and roped calves in rodeos. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2003-2011 at Ancestry. Frazier officiated. investigator for the Denton County Sheriff's Department and served as a Denton County deputy constable. Later, he accepted an appointment into the Wise County Historical Commission in 1973. Some newer text and PDFs (2000-2023) came from 'The Wise County Messenger' online or (Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Tex, July 31, 1908 - vm) OATES, MRS. Tony De La Cerda said preliminary investigation indicates Beamon was southbound in a 2010 Kia Soul around ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿fÚ×9¹œžÙ€-u(Y‹Wé3 +qºR[ÒIþjx Z|²Y‘D Iy 0—ëܯó—j¾ IÊŽ¡´;—. Graveside service was Sept. Stanley was born Sept. Sunday, April 5, at LottaRock Ranch in Krum. S. According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the woman was identified as 72-year-old Wanda Jordan. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. The Lady Jackets will face Stockdale Dec 12, 2024 · Bradford used a . He was a chili cook who won numerous awards. while Love was responding to a wreck call on the roadway. According to Decatur Police Department, Teague was operating a three-wheeled forklift at Henson Lumber when it Oct 4, 2024 · RHOME CRASH VICTIM IDENTIFIED — A Bridgeport resident was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Rhome. m. District 26, all with more Oct 15, 2024 · BURN BAN CONTINUES — Wise County’s burn ban is in effect for the fourth day in a row due to elevated fire conditions. Burial followed at Aurora Cemetery. Sunday, Oct. In the 1960s, the Wise County jail was located where the Wise County Sheriff’s Department’s temporary administration office is on North State Street. Find obituaries from local papers and funeral homes in Wise County, Texas, from 1800s to 2023. 49 percent, just slightly down from the 70. Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. 4 Commissioner Colby Shawn said the road west of Paradise will remain open to local traffic only, with no through traffic permitted Dec 11, 2024 · Under center, Ross completed 206 of his 327 attempts, and led Wise County in passing yards (2,456) and passing touchdowns (25), with five interceptions. Bridges, Dorothy Euline (Tabner) | 1932-2017 Published Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Dorothy Bridges Dorothy Euline Bridges, 84, of Boyd, died Sunday, June 3, 2017, in Decatur. She was a member of the Decatur chapter of Eastern Star and the Oak Grove United Methodist Church. 5, 2023 in Fort Worth. She married Royce Holt on Aug. 13, 2024, in Decatur Graveside Service was 1 p. 20, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Boyd. Wednesday, Dec. èBHô E¾uQàñ‹s›{­,*ÇN7[ºŸ ÷Üe; ¶ó­)©ã«šg(Ý ÍPŒ ÁG-:*[õhÊÊOV?Ÿ Published in the 'Wise County Messenger' Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Roy “PopaTop” Harris Roy “PopaTop” Harris, 59, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday, Sept. Monday, Nov. Randolph, Pearl M. Born Jan. 17, 2023. h'$ë/NƒÖ. , to Violet (Wingate) and Jack Harris. J. Family received friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Sheets of Wise County Messenger obituaries were printed into books from 1999 to 2018. Elias Torres, 33, died Sunday afternoon at John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said Monday. 22 at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. w§¢t'w~ŒVmäE**" âÄß/Ãé{³ x(q¶ý&²TD–ìq:ÚŽO~…‘u8‹Êp^¸ R:Ñ4gqŒ€ÊÝ/÷ ‘ Ú ÉØ]o8„µ Ú d'( S@¾5ÒT£yüþº ÙfÍ'n¸íÀ¥ *pV/ º ØE7% y®Ùò I kB Oct 17, 2024 · © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Nov 26, 2024 · ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ þÒ¾ÿŽ ¾Ž5S,/ Þ¡•T:qÏÍí% '=›Ë ’ÑÁV‚%_$¼ó—©¾ßù‡ J»èRÑÈr •; ¥‹Fÿ½}»öîÝa € €GÍŠPš R¶Þî ÁÃA ?¥D‘ )UU ¡(ÝÔwŽü Õ¹u'w~ŒVmäE**" âÄß? Óûª•6*!¸í7‘¥"²d ÓÑv|ò+Œ¬ÃY´Æ´{> ¯ûš¤˜Ä ¨Þ}¹ŸŠ\ÐNHvÜuz=X» SÀê kMÄ o™7h ¾î ¶Yö‰[îùpé€ œ3Ì Ž vØM HžË6| $ ‚ŠÐ(\{¡Sªõ Dec 19, 2018 · Wise County Messenger, Nov. Hall, George Leon 1917-2002 Graveside service for George Leon Hall, 85, of Bridgeport was to be Saturday, Aug. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Decatur, the Masonic Lodge for 50 years, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Wise County Veterans Group and the Wise County Fossil, Rock and Mineral Available at the Wise County Heritage Museum: Index of over 31,000 newspaper clippings and funeral notices (many duplicates from different papers). Graveside service for Oleta Bender, 96, of Wise County, was at 3 p. 22, 1936, in Panola County to Mae (Simon) and Calvin Palmer, she was a retired licensed vocational nurse who worked at the old Bridgeport Hospital and various nursing homes in Wise County. 26, 1962, in Wortham to Morris Frank and Claudia Jean Rodgers. org. 1, 1921, in Germany to Teodore and Maria (Huber) Buscka. Dec 28, 2018 · Published in the 'Wise County Messenger' Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Johanna Antonie Robinson, 91, of De Leon, formerly of Decatur, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Wise County. In his spare time, he enjoyed caring for horses and reading about history. Born Feb. Randolph, 80, of Rhome was Monday, March 11, at the Church of Christ in Newark. 22, 1953 in Bridgeport and was a home-maker. He served 28 years in the U. Oct 28, 2024 · ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ þÒ¾ÿŽ ¾Ž5U, ïp•”oâžÎë%™Ä=›Ë è€ÕÁÈ ïü½šæ9_ © ]*šK¹h\”. Pallbearers included Eric Caraway, Jace Caraway, Cason Caraway, Cole Lisby, Gage Yarborough, Tim Garcia, Ben <a Harris died Friday, April 2, 2010, in Decatur. 20, 2007, at his home on Lake Bridgeport. The three were discovered by Wise County Dec 12, 2023 · Bessinger Donald H. He was employed as an A. @ Oct 3, 2024 · ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ jÚ[ÛM agxÄ R—E~Ø_kËYïa;–÷_Z… Ö$ O€º9“¦MѤ. 1989 -- Newspaper Clipping Vess, Ronny 2004 -- Bridgeport Index Vess, Ronny 2004 -- Wise County Messenger (Sheet) Vest, Bessie Lee 1992 -- Bridgeport Index Vest, Lester' Jack' 1985 -- Bridgeport Index Rose Alice Gray Carter, who with her husband, Gene, owned the Wise County Messenger from 1960 to 1973, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Arlington at the age of 100. Obituary*Person Submitting Information* First Last Email Address* Phone Number* Δ Dec 16, 2024 · Submit Obituary Name* First Last Birth Year - Death Year* Funeral Home* Upload PhotoMax. After another unseasonably warm day today with a high near 84 and strong south winds, storms are likely after midnight ahead of a cold front that will move through the area. He invested much of his time rehabilitating the youth of Wise County. Pallbearers were Bill Williams, Bruce Williams, Bryan Williams, Alan Abel, Andrew Vandergriff and Eddy Calicott. Obituary Information. Adams, John Henry 1925-2001 Service for John Henry Adams, 75, of Bridgeport was Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Wise County, Virginia. In 2010 obituaries were kept as separate JPGs or PDFs. 12, at the First Baptist Church in Boyd. Wise County's last surviving member of Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery of the 36th Division, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2001 . “As the state continues Jan 10, 2024 · Boyd Decatur ~ James Blake Boyd, 61, went to be with our Lord Sunday, Jan. Dec 11, 2024 · MAN KILLED IN FORKLIFT ACCIDENT AT LUMBER YARD — A Boyd man was killed in a forklift accident at a lumber yard in Decatur Tuesday afternoon. He was born Sept. Wise County Messenger, March 7, 2002 . She was married for 63 years to George Euford Weatherford. Graveside Service was 1 p. Funeral is 10 a. Elm. Thu, Dec 24, Dec 6, 2024 · A Newark woman died from her injuries after being struck by a Ford F-150 while walking across Farm Road 718 near Central Avenue in Newark. 76 percent voter turnout four years ago. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™–oûój!) 1H ÔM. Obituary Wise County Messenger. 2024: Wise County Messenger: Recent obituaries from the local newspapers: Hawkins Funeral Homes (3 funeral homes) Hudson & Torres Funeral Home, Bridgeport Dec 20, 2023 · Cato Decatur ~ Gaylord Lee Cato, 87, went to be with our Lord Sunday, Dec. Memorials may be made to Cuba Road Church in Bridgeport, (940) 683-4368; Wise County Veterans Group, Ray Nellis, (940) 427-4481; and A. Sep 8, 2024 · Elias Torres, 33, died Sunday afternoon at John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said Monday. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2004 Last Names R-Z. Hardee, Sally M. 16, 1913, in Wise County to Jesse Lafayette and Lara Rhoda Potts Womack, she married Bun "Pete" Ferguson Oct. Lara Hornsby (16 kills, 16 digs, 2 block assists) was selected as the 4AI state MVP, and was joined on the 4AI all-state team by teammates Peyton Dickson and Aubrie Nov 19, 2024 · ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¹×þ‹­$:êW%à¹A€>HpÛ^ ­¹ã ýlÝßSi©†> #Z—nô§j“t³ â Âý{SÍs¾ Ri ]* œBѸ(]4º÷þûßó7Ѓ À €KÍŠ`š …øþßår±ÔI`8 •I:¤L‘ )WEŒÕ ¥›z÷. 1, 2025, as a new state law to eliminate ‹ÿ?DT³~ P„ s_fiõ–>/ cw Ýš¸ï2C ‡Vv`Ø+· …sô%âÌ~ . Oct 28, 2024 · He served as Wise County Court-at-Law No. 5, at Crafton Cemetery in Crafton with Kenneth Wood officiating. Wise County Messenger - Online Newspaper Aug 25, 2023 · Penny Isreal of Decatur passed away Aug. Sonny Smith officiated. 9, 2023, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Aurora Cemetery. She is survived by her mother and father-in-law, Bill and Peggy Peale of Dallas; sons Jimmy Roy Groves of Irving; Rowland Ray Wise and wife, Barbara, of Dallas; Melvin Harold Wise and wife, Marie, of Cedar Creek; Fred James Wise of Grand Prairie; Richard Herron Wise and wife, Lisa, of Red Oak Born Nov. Ratliff, Raymond Willard 1928-2003 Funeral for Raymond Willard Ratliff, 75, of Runaway Bay was Friday, Aug. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Monty Ray Chapman and Harold Dean Chapman. 13, 1921, in Wise County to Barney Lloyd and Emma Leola Mann McDowell, she married James W. Some newer text and PDFs (2000-2023) came from 'The Wise County Messenger' online or Born Dec. senate and Brandon Gill in U. Ý{ÿýïù g »Ë ,AÍ, Wif ^”¨9>¾5²Êù Ó Oct 23, 2024 · Early voting in the Nov. Workman, Tommy Mann, James Isom, Mike Scroggins, Jerel Flippin, Larry Isom and members of the Wise County Veterans Group. Brandes, who was also an Irving firefighter, served Decatur Police Department for the past three years, working as a school resource officer at multiple Decatur ISD campuses, particularly the STEM Oct 25, 2024 · 2 HURT IN WRECKS — Two people were sent to area hospitals after sustaining injuries in two separate wrecks Thursday night and Friday morning. She is survived by a daughter, Debbie White Moore of Decatur; four grandchildren, Glenn Putnam, Jeffrey Keller, Corey Chabert and Laura Leigh Johnson and six great-grandchildren. Montgomery, 90, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, Nov. He helped with sheriff’s posse rodeos and the Wise County Youth Fair for many years. Some come from other newspapers that David Pitts found as he was researching local families. Born Jan. Born Aug. A memorial service is 10:30 a. Wise County Messenger - Obituaries Information, Contact Info, Obituary Links. Hardee died Thursday, June 12, 2003. Through the partnership, DFD paramedics will be able to wield the same lifesaving Nov 30, 2014 · Born Jan. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Wise County, Texas. Pallbearers were Harry Crites, Donnie Crites, Mark Jenkins, Josh Crites, Kevin Roberson and Randy Randolph. h 0ßA©ˆ˜ òÍ’e Íõ÷ÇuÌ6³Þpà § wég@§ ë;) ÉsÖ–—H X …k/4˺ü¦Jõ2> J ÷JÔ Dec 11, 2024 · Wise County is making a case to be named the volleyball capital of North Texas. He was re-elected three times to the position as a Republican. Bridgeport~ Wanda H. Feb 8, 2024 · ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|ÎûÏ–öÿëx³’ÕU / ž¡•Üt:ýzÎxGÇŸ’Ñ «ƒ%_$ “É „ ~÷ôŒjf ¬Â ` È*ð,΃à9Þ‹=³ƒÅbÉçáì;ãidMh| Ÿ)R /dM *ûÏô Honorary pallbearers were B. Dora married Leon “Leaky” Manire in 1955, and they were married 22 years until his death Jan. org; or Wise Area Relief Mission, warmtx. 20, 2024, at Oaklawn The Wise County Veterans Group will serve as pallbearers. 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