The Winnsboro News

Samual Ray McCarty, 20, of Quitman Texas passed away early on the morning of October 17, 2021. Sam was born on August 17, 2001, in Dallas, Texas to parents Jimmy Dean and Margaret Ann (Kirbo) McCarty. Sam attended Quitman Schools and graduated from Quitman High School in 2019. He was a member of the Proud Blue Band, UIL chess, played football, baseball, and was in powerlifting. Sam worked for Your Appetites and delivered food to many places around town where he brightened many peoples day with his smile and his great personality. He loved fishing, hunting, singing, toting around his kayak to drop in the water whenever he had the chance, but most of all being with his friends. Sam is...

Mrs. Barbara Ann Lester, age 93 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 in Winnsboro. She was born on June 1, 1928 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to the late Williams Nels Olson and Una Vivian Welch Olson. Mrs. Lester was a homemaker and nurse and longtime "Pink Lady" volunteer at Presbyterian Hospital in Winnsboro. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Winnsboro and the Eastern Starr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Lester in 2013. Survivors include her sons, Bruce Lester and wife Brenda of Scroggins, George Lester of Newsome and Paul Lester and wife Kim of Scroggins; daughter, Ruth Lester Deaton of Houston; sister-in-law, Juanita Lester of Scroggins; ten...

Mr. Archie Lovett McDow, Jr. age 80 of Winnsboro, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Tyler surrounded by family. He was born on March 4, 1941 in Minden, Louisiana to the late Archie McDow, Sr. and Hazel Burrough McDow. Poppy was a retired fork lift operator and was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica McDow and daughter, Mitzi Elizabeth McDow. He is survived by his son, Drew McDow of Winnsboro; daughter, Lisa Alilano and husband, Alex of Poetry, Texas; four grandchildren, Sara Day, Malorie Thomas, Braden McDow, Nicci Atilano and four great grandchildren, Elyzabeth, Gage, Natalie, and Abigale. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 11:00...

Mrs. Ingeborg Huston Pierce, age 79 of Winnsboro, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 in Tyler. She was born on August 27, 1942 in Ottobrunn, Germany to the late Anton Josef Schmidtner and Kreszentia Maria Hoess Schmidtner. She emigrated to the United States in 1957 and became a naturalized citizen. She earned a Master's Degree in business management. She traveled to Rome and sang for the Pope as a choir member. Mrs. Pierce was a professional angler and founding member of The Dallas Bass-n-gals Club. She loved kids, dogs, and the outdoors in equal measure. The world is less bright for her passing. She was preceded in death by brother, Dietter Hoess and sisters, Helga Feldman and...

Mrs. Yancey Lanell Winkle, age 82 of Winnsboro, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her home. She was born on October 17, 1938 in Franklin County to the late George Bolding and Margaret Bolding. Mrs. Lanell was a loving mother, homemaker and worked at Edward Jones. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Winnsboro where she was an office volunteer and coordinated the church nursery for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charlie Winkle in 2018. She is survived by her son, Tim Winkle and wife Karen of Winnsboro; daughter, Marja Gibson and husband, Pete of Winnsboro; brother, Jerry Bolding and wife Marilyn; grandchildren, Hylan and Joe...

Joseph Stephen St. Miklossy, 86, of Winnsboro, Texas, took hold of his Savior's hand and entered into eternal life on August 20, 2021. Mr. St. Miklossy was born on February 16, 1935, in New York City, NY to the late Joseph and Alice St. Miklossy. He along with his wife Pat moved to Lake Winnsboro in 2000, coming from Plano. Joseph was an independent insurance salesman who enjoyed being his own boss. Mr. St. Miklossy graduated from West Virginia Weslyn with a bachelor's degree in Accounting. Joseph served in the US Naval Intelligence for 3 years with honor and distinction. Mr. St. Miklossy was a Shriner when he lived in Plano and was currently a member of the Gus Garrison Masonic Lodge in...

Pinkie Lue McGill was the 7th child born to Estella and Bee Moil Benard. She was born in Webster, Texas April 20, 1940. She attended Dunbar Elementary School in Winnsboro. After her sophomore year she left, but earned her GED and completed vocational. She worked as a nurse's aid in Sulphur Springs and wood county. She also worked in nursing homes as an LVN and in home health care. In addition she served her family. Pinkie was a Den Mother for a Cub Scouts in Winnsboro, and she served children of Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Como, Texas in the Sandfield Community. There she worked with the youth for Vacation Bible School. She is remembered for that and her cakes and pies that...

On July 13,2021, Charlie Eugene Bradshaw, Jr, loving husband and father of three, passed from this life at age 86. Charlie was born on November 18, 1934, to Charlie E. "Sam" Bradshaw, Sr. and Elsie (Coker) Bradshaw, in Little Hope, a small, tight knit community 12 miles south of Winnsboro, TX. Charlie, who was referred to as Eugene by his family during childhood, grew up surrounded by a large extended family. After graduating high school, Charlie moved to Dallas where he worked off and on for almost 10 years at Trailmobile. He took a few years off from Trailmobile when he was selected for service in the US Army. In 1959, while on assignment in New Britain, CT, he met and married the love...

Nola Frances Miller, 88, of Pickton, Texas passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born on August 22, 1932, in Cuthand, Texas, to the late Joseph Thomas Gallender and Lillie Calidonia Jones. She married Raymond Miller on December 27, 1947. Nola was a member of the Pickton Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, cooking, and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Miller; three brothers, Leonard Gallender, Lester Gallender, Jessie Gallender; three sisters, Vera Faulkner, Willie Miller, and Talitha Brumley; and great grandson, Camden Highfield. Survivors include her son, Michael Miller and wife Tammy of Sulphur Springs, Texas; daughter,...

Mrs. Betty Larsson Thomas, age 74, of Winnsboro passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her residence. Betty was born in Gilmer, Texas on September 12, 1946 to the late Austin and Viola Oroke Huggins. She retired from the Lowes distribution center in Mt. Vernon and was a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church. Betty enjoyed working in her garden, doing yard work, and fishing. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Thomas; sons, Dan Larsson and wife, Tiffany, Kevin Larsson, and Tommy Thomas, Jr. and wife, Tammy; daughters, Carla Larsson and Elaine Thomas; 19 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral service for Betty will be held at 2:00...

Joe Don Beard, age 87, passed away on March 18, 2021at his home, surrounded by loved ones, in Hallsville, Texas. He was born on March 29, 1933 in Winnsboro, Texas to Bena and Eva Beard. Joe Don grew up in Winnsboro, Texas. After high school he served four years in the United States Air Force. After Honorable Discharge from the United States Air Force, Joe Don began employment at Texas Eastman and worked there for 36 years. He enjoyed many years of raising cattle, farming, spending time in the woods with his chainsaw and riding on his tractor at his homestead in Hallsville, Texas. Joe Don had a love for Cracker Barrel and had it for dinner several times a week. His love of Cracker...

Aaron Ray Brown, 73, of Hawkins, TX passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on Sunday January 31, 2021. Aaron Brown was born on December 19, 1947 in Winnsboro, TX to the late Elwood Brown and Novelle Sellers Little. He graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1966 and received his Associates Degree from Tyler Junior College. Mr. Brown proudly served his country for eight years in the Air Force. As a skilled electrician, Aaron retired from Exxon Mobil in 2003. After retirement, he started and ran a successful lawn business for many years that kept him busy. Aaron celebrated 52 years of marriage to his high school sweetheart Vickie Denton Brown. Vickie and Aaron...

Services for Imogene "Jean" Shirley will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Veal Switch Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Jean Shirley was born February 8, 1934 in Cibola, New Mexico to Lawrence and Hattie Bunce. She was raised in Mt. Vernon, Texas where she was living when she met her best friend and husband, Paul Shirley. They moved to Lone Star in 1968 and finished having and raising their family there. She was a caring homemaker, Mother and Grandmother. She loved this title and took it very seriously. She loved spending time with her...

Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Lee, 83, of Carthage, Texas will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Visitation will be 1-2:00 p.m. prior the service at the Hawthorn Funeral Chapel with Rev. Homer Hawthorne officiating. Burial will follow in the Concord Cemetery in Rusk County, Texas. Mrs. Shirley Ann Hawthorne Lee was born February 5, 1937 in Gilmer, Texas. She passed this life January 15, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. Shirley was one of three children born to the marriage of Homer and Lula Bee Stewart Hawthorne. She was raised and schooled in Pickton, Texas graduating with the Pinkton High School class of 1955. She obtained her bachelor's degree in education through Texas...

Larry Webb, 77, passed away on Friday, July 31,2020 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Winnsboro, TX. Due to the pandemic, a celebration of life will take place at a later date. Larry was born to Russell "Dean" Webb and Mary (Felix)Webb on June 19, 1943 in Britton, SD. Larry attended school in Britton where he graduated in 1961. Larry was a member of the United Methodist Church in Britton, SD. After graduation he continued to help on the family farm. He also served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. On September 5, 1964 he was united in marriage to Sharlene Bauer. Before going their separate ways, they had two daughters: Cheryl and Rhonda. In the 1970's Larry became involved in...

Funeral services for Mrs. Vivian Martin Patton, 89, of Kilgore will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Kilgore with Reverend Ben Bagley officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Lee Cemetery in Winnsboro. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Patton passed away on Thursday in Kilgore. Vivian was born and raised in Winnsboro, Texas. Mrs. Patton was born on May 3, 1930 to the late Orrin Robert and Louie Belle Martin. She graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1947 and attended North Texas State College in Denton. Vivian married Jack P. Patton on July 24,...

Graveside funeral services for Mr. John H. Lee, 87, of Carthage, Texas will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Concord Cemetery with Rev. Homer Hawthorne officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the graveside service. Mr. John Hushel Lee was born November 9, 1932 in Timpson, Texas. He passed this life December 27, 2019 in Carthage, Texas. John was the oldest of four children born to the marriage of Leon and Frances Britton Lee. He was raised and schooled in Pickton graduating Pickton High School with the class of 1952, and attended A&M Commerce. Mr. Lee...

Linda Jean Furlow, 57, of Holly Lake Ranch, TX, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday December 20, 2019. Her family celebrated her life 3 p.m. Sunday December 22, 2019 at the Heartland Chapel with Dr. Van Christian officiating, followed with interment at the Downing Cemetery. The family greeted friends at Heartland Funeral Home of Comanche 2:00 - 3:00 prior to service time. Condolences to the family can be left online at www.heartlandfuneralhome.net Linda was born September 3, 1962, in Austin TX. Her father and mother are Dub Smith (deceased 2016) and Lucile (Wilhite) Smith. She attended and graduated from San Angelo State with an Associate in Business. Linda and Tommy Furlow were...