Wise county messenger obituaries today archives 5 cents, 22. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH — The City of New Fairview will host a Back to School Bash 6 to 9 p. 9 inches in Greenwood, 2. today at Ritzy B’s in Decatur. Hodges said the two occupants of the home were ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}™iÕÛþ¼ t 5H‚Ôe‘ »]¶jË}ùìkd- "’ Ê$ &@ÝŒØÏwÿß½2µ”É÷6”‚Ìåï\¤È ¡‚ä®{zF5³ Va ° xUàYœ« É7äI×3»X Obituary text and pictures from the Wise County Messenger newspaper. The meal is $14. The fire was among several in North Texas and in Wise County Tuesday, with the National Weather Service issuing a red flag warning for fire danger in the region. and involved two sedans, according to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger. She was the granddaughter of Sam Woody, an early settler of Wise County. The previous record was 53 percent set during the presidential election of 2020, which ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, DEC. He was a chili cook who won numerous awards. 44,319 likes · 4,443 talking about this. , 72, went home to be with our Lord Wednesday, Dec. In the region of more than 8 million people, 69 ICU beds are available. Hudson & Torres Funeral Home. today and 10 a. 1 New Fairview fire chief arrested for theft. 6K: Jan 2003: Kimberly Nunez: Confederate Pension Applications Index: 36K: Nov 2002 Wise County, Texas Sadly, our Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur burned on March 18, 2023. De Leon was a Class of 2022 graduate Northwest will resume the 5-5A championships today at Aledo High School. Able died Monday, Oct. 9 in Cottondale. Until then, it should be mostly sunny today with a high near 92. 21 in Decatur, 2. Tuesday. He was employed as an A. Austin Jackson/WCMessenger Two people were transported to area hospitals after a jet-trainer aircraft crashed through an Wise County Texas Obituaries Images of Newspaper Clippings and PDFs of Obituaries & Articles About Deaths (1800s-2023) (2000-2023) came from 'The Wise County Messenger' online or Hawkins Funeral Homes, or Hudson-Torres Family Funeral Home Click on underlined name to see image of clipping, PDF, or link to page of text (Sheet). Baker Paradise ~ Larry Glenn Baker, Sr. Pallbearers included Chad Fulfer, B. 15 in Bridgeport and 1. 'Wise County Messenger' Obituaries 2014 Last Names A-G. These clippings are in file cabinets and POLAR PLUNGE ON ITS WAY — Temperatures will be close to normal today and Saturday, but a big change is coming Sunday with the arrival of a strong cold front. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Read Decatur Wise County Messenger Newspaper Archives, Oct 20, 1966, p. The council also adopted a 61. MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF FAMILY MEMBERS — A Newark man has been arrested for the murder of his father and brother. Friday at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium. HOME SALES REPORT Polls open Monday for early voting in the Nov. Nov. Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2004 Last Names R-Z. Traffic on U. Temperatures close to 100 degrees with heat index values up to 106 are expected. Saturday’s rain caused a few issues on the roadways, particularly on U. Love got his start in law ONLY IN WISESATURDAY, OCT. In 2022, there were four more tragic deaths of Wise County students: Jonathan Gonzalez, Maycie South, Athena Strand and Samantha Thomas. 16, 1946 in Pecos, to Vera and Kenneth Jones of Decatur. 8, 2024. 81/287. Bessinger, 76, of Spencer, West Virginia, passed away Dec. Hours for the exhibit are RHOME APPROVES BUDGET, TAX RATE — The Rhome City Council adopted the city’s FY 2025 budget and tax rate at its meeting Thursday. He also rode saddle broncs and roped calves in rodeos. Temperatures could reach up to 102 degrees today with heat index Browse Decatur local obituaries on Legacy. tonight to kick off the live music series. Military Records; Description: Size: Date: Contributor: Civil War: Bolton, Jasper N. 1 Update for Wednesday, January 15, 2025 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}™iÕÛú¼ T 5x€:(‘ »]¶kÊ eËWõ%k ‘¤P¦ 5 êæßÛ²³´Ç ÚAFArÀ™!s :Hä÷þû¿êw÷¨jzfTîÑh«F‹³«ƒ‘´€ïÿþjõ BURN BAN STILL ACTIVE — With elevated fire conditions still in place, Wise County’s burn ban is in effect today. New Arrivals; Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries; Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles. Jim was in law enforcement for more than 20 years with the last 14 as an investigator with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. She was known for her interest in using natural remedies, exercise and diet to remain healthy. Don was an oilfield worker for 50 years. Call 940-627-7577. 2, 2024. Wise County Messenger was published in Decatur, Texas and includes 39,470 searchable pages from 1883-1980. VOLLEYBALL RESULTS — Decatur (5-4) went 4-4 and placed 17th at Pearland’s John Turner Classic last week. 5-cent per $100 of valuation property tax rate and its fiscal year 25 budget Monday. Rainfall totals included 2. J. The game was rescheduled from Tuesday due to field conditions. ) Friday, Saturday and Sunday featuring artifacts recently recovered at the Wise County Heritage Museum site following last year’s fire. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Thurman Fairview Cemetery in Decatur. 380 near the Bridgeport Municipal Airport Wednesday evening. The wreck occurred shortly after 9 p. . Browse Waynesburg local obituaries on Legacy. SERVICE is pending for GAYLA LIPTACK, 83, formerly of Bridgeport at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Due to the amount of patients, Wise County EMS issued an “all call” for the wreck, with Medic-1, Medic-2, Medic-3, Medic-4, Medic-5, Squad-1 and Rescue-1 all working the He was a former Wise County constable and sheriff's deputy. 2 Winter weather closures and delays Free Access. TEEN TIME FRIDAY — Decatur Public Library will hold its first Teen Time Friday this week. —JlÅÓ FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS — A total of five Wise County gridiron teams will try to bring home bi-district gold ball trophies this week. Farm Road 51, Decatur; Boyd Community Center, 420 E. RAIN REPORT — Some areas of Wise County received nearly 3 inches of rain over the weekend. Ewell Humphreys officiating. Tony De La Cerda, the wreck occurred 1:09 p. Advancing to the MOBILE FOOD PANTRY — The Decatur Cares Mobile Food Pantry is 7 to 9 a. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Wise County, Texas. Funeral was Dec. The service was officiated by pastors Jack Sandford and Jeff Bakker. With 2,719 votes cast on Friday, that brought the two-week early vote total to 30,846, representing 55 percent of all registered voters in the county. to 5 p. The fun begins at 9:30 a. Family will receive friends 6-8 p. Krum at Bridgeport (22-5, 5-1), 2 p. Friday at Eagle CELEBRATION OF LIFE for JACQUELINE “JACKIE” SMITH, 70, of Decatur is 1 p. , 86, of Springtown is 11:30 a. The current tax rate is 26. After Graveside service was Thursday, Oct. -This weather event up to this point is the first round. SOFTBALL — Chico (7-9, 1-5) will face Perrin-Whitt in a District 9-2A showdown 5 p. morgan@ag. —J Âé#/€úË¢¼U)x Obituary text from the Wise County Messenger newspaper. ‹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 The snowman population in Wise County skyrocketed last week as several inches of clumpy, wet snow blanketed North Texas. No Update will be published, but any breaking news will be published at wcmessenger. She loved concerts, musicals and museum events. Roy and Jeannine Eaton have owned the Messenger since 1973. QUILT SHOW — The Wise County Quilt Guild’s Quilt Show 2024 is 10 a. The use of the center will be for patients scheduled by physicians’ orders. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wise County Judge J. Another round of precipitation will move in this afternoon. He helped with sheriff’s posse rodeos and the Wise County Youth Fair for many years. 30, 2024 surrounded by her family. The head-on collision involved three vehicles, according to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger. Many residents went over the top with their efforts: Front yards, pastures and public park spaces saw the rise of snowmen, but also, snow dogs, a snow Virgin Mary, snow video game characters and even snow president elects. Paradise (16-9 An Azle man was killed after colliding with an 18-wheeler while attempting to turn onto Texas 114 from Farm Road 51 Tuesday afternoon. VOLLEYBALL RESULTS — Decatur (23-13, 10-2) remains tied for first in District 7-4A with Eagle Mountain after the Lady Eagles swept Burkburnett at home Tuesday, 25-21 2 KILLED, FIVE CRITICALLY INJURED IN WRECK — Two people were killed and five others were flown to Metroplex hospitals in critical condition following a two-vehicle wreck on U. Call Susan Coffman, Wise County Aggie Mom president, 940-366-0186. In Trauma Service Area E, which includes Wise County and the Metroplex, hospitalizations for COVID-19 topped 20 percent. 81/287 IN RHOME — U. 1 Update for Wednesday, January 15, 2025 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur After retirement, she moved to Wise County to be near friends, the Merlyn Dahlin family. Wise County Chief Deputy Craig Johnson said deputies responded to a home in the 200 block of County Road 4874 in Newark just after noon for a welfare concern after the office received a call from a person saying they had not been able DECATUR TEEN KILLED IN RHOME WRECK — One person was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Rhome Saturday afternoon. Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles. Christopher Michael Walker, 39, pleaded guilty Aug. Tuesday at ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çýgKûÿu²YÉê*† %`ÃUÒî$};wÊØorûS2:8êâ"ᙪ¿[ýõâÿ¥¦ï·³” Ci—î\”² B*]ºh¨÷öízv pæpwœÁñ¨™£â) Ii†Jo 8 òK§L)“ )óÇ\:ĦŽ¡tW Ž¡(Ýéw~ µº‡ hÒþýc˜Vö|éÛN T‚ I7 ÁÚwé lb % výËþÑ $ý ‰¾ÆÈõg ¿YÛÜêÚ@mùi±§ýr¸ 6™Ã`’gÚœX±iy†à= µ ±@ø° ‹e« BRIDGE WORK TO BEGIN OVER U. Monday through Thursday. Obituaries; Submit Obituary; LIFESTYLE. -1 p. 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. With the change, City Hall hours have been extended to 7 a. ENJOY THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND — The Wise County Messenger will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. By June 2023, Handley was able to give away 15 scholarships for Wise County graduates. on Farm Road 730 south of County Road 4868 north of the county line. Overall, Wise County generally saw 2-5 inches of snow with snow totals exceeding five inches in northeastern portions of the county. SCV MEETING — The Sons of Confederate . Four ambulances were dispatched to the 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. Rhome Police Chief Eric Debus said a 2017 Volkswagen GTI driven by Ivan Hernandez, 17, of Decatur was northbound on U. No outdoor burning is allowed. Trinity St. ARTIFACTS FROM MUSEUM FIRE TO BE DISPLAYED — The Wise County Historical Society will present a free exhibit “Out of the Fire” at the Decatur Visitor Center (106 S. FUNERALS — Service for Sandra Kay Low, 78, of Decatur is 11 a. In 2004 pictures started being included with the obituaries. She remained in the Wise County Jail Wednesday morning with bond set at $15,000. He is survived by his wife, Linda Kay Williams; sons WISE COUNTY TO ASSIST BERYL RESPONSE — Wise County EMS deployed assets over the weekend to assist as Hurricane Beryl approached the Texas Coast. 1 Update for Thursday, January 9, 2025 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 © 2019 - 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 VETERANS DAY CEREMONY — The Wise County Veterans Group will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, “A Day of Remembrance,” 11 a. This is YOUR Wise County Messenger, a community newspaper serving Wise WOMAN ARRESTED IN HOUSE FIRES — A Runaway Bay woman was arrested for arson early Tuesday morning in a fire that destroyed her home and heavily damaged another. Submit News Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; RECORD PERCENTAGE VOTE EARLY — More Wise County residents voted early this year than in any other previous election. A. According to a preliminary crash report provided by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sgt. org; or Wise Area Relief Mission, warmtx. Below is the OCR data for 13 Oct 1966 Decatur Wise County Messenger in Decatur, Texas. Martha was born Sept. CITY MOVES TO 4-DAY WEEK — The City of Alvord will transition to a four-day work week beginning today. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN DECATUR — Decatur Police Department Born April 25, 1923, in Decatur, he was a retired rancher, dairyman and horse trader. -Precipitation will remain a wintry mix but ONLY IN WISETHURSDAY, NOV. Funeral is 11 a. History Timeline [edit | edit source]. 24, 2024, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport; interment will follow at Paradise Cemetery. Wise County Commissioners approved a court order to prohibit outdoor burning for the next 90 days. 81/287 near Alvord Saturday night. 75 is for the county’s road and bridge fund. Wise County Messenger Update: Wise County Court and Jail Database: Liberally Lean From The Land Of Dairy Queen: Wise County Messenger Articles: Wise County Jail Inmate List: County Real Estate Values: County Cemetery Records: Football Archives: Today's Wise County Docket Criminal Cases Filed Yesterday / Civil Cases Filed Yesterday: Bridgeport PANTHERS FALL IN STATE SEMIS — Paradise’s best season in football program history came to an end Thursday. It’s expected to be sunny with a high of 48 today with an overnight low of 33. 4 Commissioner Colby Shawn said the road west of Paradise will remain open to local traffic Wise County Texas Obituaries Images of Newspaper Clippings and PDFs of Obituaries & Articles About Deaths (1800s-2023) (2000-2023) came from 'The Wise County Messenger' online or Hawkins Funeral Homes, or Hudson-Torres Family Funeral Home Click on underlined name to see image of clipping, PDF, or link to page of text (Sheet). 81/287 when his BRIDGE REPLACEMENT — County Road 3451 will be closed for approximately four months for a bridge replacement project starting Monday. He married Peggy Jones March 9, 2002, in Sunset. DANGEROUS HEAT RETURNS — Wise County today could see the hottest temperatures yet this summer as a heat advisory has been issued for today and Thursday. Archived E-Editions; Subscribe; HOME; NEWS. Pallbearers included Eric Caraway, Jace Caraway, Cason Caraway, Cole SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN — Skies will be sunny today with a high of 89 and a 20 percent chance of storms this afternoon. The The worst of the winter storm is on its way to Wise tonight as a second round of precipitation moves through North Texas. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Paradise Cemetery. 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. 26, 1905 in the Deep Creek Community of Wise County, Acola was married to the late Sam Acola in 1927 in Dallas. Wise County voters can cast a ballot at any of the four early voting locations: the main early voting location in the Women’s Building at the Wise County Fairgrounds, 3101 S. Rhodes, Jay Hanson, Lane Romsa, Blare Romsa, and An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. PARADISE TRUSTEE, CHILDREN KILLED IN PLANE CRASH — A Paradise ISD school board member was one of three people reportedly killed in a plane crash Sunday afternoon in Parker County. ; and Alvord The winter weather that blanketed Wise County this week has caused Wise County basketball programs to reschedule games originally scheduled for Friday. Burial will follow at the Geron Family Cemetery in Bessinger Donald H. AirEvac Lifeteam 68 was called State Representative Dr. , first responders were dispatched to the 300 block of Highland Parkway in the Highland Oaks gated community off of Farm Road 730. Paradise resident Heath Smith, who is listed as the school board’s Place 3 member and current vice president, was one of three people pronounced dead at the scene on ALVORD HOME DESTROYED IN BLAZE — Several local fire departments fought the flames of an early morning house fire in Alvord Thursday. The event will feature door prizes. 6 HURT IN COTTONDALE AREA WRECK — Six people were injured, including one critically, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Farm Roads 51 and 2123 Thanksgiving afternoon. 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. Contested races include Decatur School Board, Northwest School Board, Boyd City Council, Decatur City Council, Lake Bridgeport City Council and Runaway Bay City Council. At that time the links in the Index of All Names stopped linking to the sheets of data. She was a member of the Wise County Historical Society and served as librarian at the Heritage Museum. to 4 p. Funera was Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Wise County’s burn ban will be in effect today. Detour signs will be posted north and south of the bridge. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles. News; Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. The event is free with breakfast and coffee provided. The shelter is located at 119 Private Road 4195 in Decatur, near the county dump. Tuesday at the intersection near Paradise. ; Bridgeport Community Center, 1102 Lawdwin Ave. McDuff, 87, of Paradise is 10 a. investigator for the Denton County Sheriff's Department and served as a Denton County deputy constable. to 5:30 p. The man did not want to cooperate and did not wish to pursue criminal charges. FUNERALS — Mass of Christian burial for Jose Manuel Varela, 70, of Decatur is 10:30 a. 81/287 at the Texas 114 East overpass around 5 p. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Wise County, Virginia. Fire ‹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£? Established in 1880, the Wise County Messenger is one of Wise County’s oldest business institutions and its largest newspaper. A fifth medical helicopter flew one patient to Medical City Denton after being transported by Wise County EMS to Medical City Decatur. RETIRED EDUCATORS MEETING — The Wise County Retired School Personnel will meet 11:30 a. Christopher Angel De Leon, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene by Wise County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Willie Garrett. Hawkins Funeral Home Decatur is handling arrangements. Normal business hours will resume Monday. today. 14: OLD DENTON HIGHWAY — Complainant advised her mother and mother’s boyfriend had an argument due to the man cutting his shelves with his chainsaw. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Discover Birth, Marriage, and Obituary Announcements in Wise County Links to Newspaper Clippings, PDFs, Text and Funeral Home Obituaries: 2024 (Current) Hawkins Funeral Homes. MEMORIAL for JE Statham, 93, of Alvord is 1 p. Roy is a past president of Texas Hundreds attended a candlelight vigil to honor Wise County Deputy Sheriff Lex Love. Over 25,000 local obituaries and funeral announcements have been pasted on cards by employees and volunteers since the late 1960's. Some snowfall estimates in Decatur showed RESOLUTION OPPOSING LANDFILL PASSED — The New Fairview City Council on Monday passed a resolution opposing TCEQ potentially granting a permit for a landfill in south Wise County, citing both negative impacts on the surrounding environment and travel. Northwest (6-4) will face Crowley in a 6A Division II first-round battle 7 p. every Saturday for adoptions and meet-and-greets. 11 Burkburnett at Decatur (22-2, 6-0), 1 p. Wise County, especially portions north of U. Triple-digit high temperatures are expected throughout the week. for AIRCRAFT DOWN — The pilot and passenger of a 1992 Aero Vodochody L-139 were taken to the hospital after the aircraft crashed into a field in the 1900 block of U. Last week, the Decatur City Council approved contributing $10,000 to join the cities of New Fairview, Boyd, Rhome and Aurora in their pursuit of improvements on SHELTER OPEN ON SATURDAYS — The Wise County Animal Shelter is now open 9 a. A full list of filings is AGGIE MOM’S CLUB — The Wise County Aggie Mom’s Club will host a “HOWDY” party for new and current Texas A&M students and families 6-8 p. 287 near Farm 1655 in the Alvord area. today at the Decatur Conference Center. Saturday, Jan. ALVORD EASTER EGG HUNT — Alvord Events Association is hosting a free Easter egg hunt Saturday at Elm Creek Park, 1078 E. BOYD BASH — Boyd Bash 2024 is 5:30-9:30 p. (use the "searcher" on page https: 1966, in Seymour, and they moved to Decatur in 1967 to manage the commercial printing operations for the Wise County Cecilia Ann “Cece” Lisby, 82, passed away Sunday, Sept. Wednesday at the funeral home. Wednesday, May 2, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth with the Rev. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur. The wreck happened on U. 81/287 north and southbound will be closed at FM 3433 in Rhome from 9 p. 380, received some of the heaviest snow in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Morton Ave. Of the 27. 1860s Just northwest of Fort HEAT ADVISORY — After a run of below-average temperatures, Wise County will be under a heat advisory today as scorching temperatures return this week. Graveside: 2 p. 1 Update for Thursday, January 2, 2025 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles. 878-cent per $100 valuation tax rate, with maintenance and Five people were killed in a wreck Wednesday morning on U. org; Wise Hope Domestic Violence Shelter, wisehope. Lunch is $14. WISE COUNTY TAX PREPARATION — Anyone with a lower income can get free help filing taxes ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¦ZýY¾œ ô à ŒÊäÀ µ-o{‚soRë³ âQB› 8 ¨Ìª ;ýóáÿeªï·³” Ci ‹R_N¹vQºh¤÷öíznïŽ38ô 5 *‚Á €Tˆo÷ Gà(QP ±ä ¹tˆM C鮾û?wVQº“;?†ZÝà " ´ýûÇh9—i€q ~Ì—1훎eï{ƒ! !"æa u‰#w â»'ù. S. There were some localized reports of 8-10 inches in places around the county. today at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Paradise View local obituaries in Wise County, Virginia. Powell said there were seven total fire calls in the county between noon and 3 p. County Judge J. 5, 2023 in Fort Worth. Love died while responding to an accident Wednesday, Oct. BRENDAN MARCHAND | WCMESSENGER A fifth person has died in the deadly rollover wreck Wednesday morning on U. m. today and will The wreck happened just after 4:30 p. It was discovered that the man had a laceration on his nose from when his girlfriend threw her cell phone at his face during the altercation. 20, 2023. There were 14 total patients involved in the accident. 26, 1962, in Wortham to Morris Frank and Claudia Jean Rodgers. Texas Department of EAGLES SOAR BACK TO 7-ON-7 STATE TOURNAMENT — For the second consecutive year, the Decatur Eagles will attempt to bring home a summer title. P. The burn ban is LEARN ABOUT FOSTERING — Cumberland Youth and Family Services will be at Decatur Public Library 5:30 p. DECATUR JOINS REGIONAL WATER EFFORT — The City of Decatur is officially joining several South Wise cities who have partnered to seek a regional solution for future water and wastewater limitations. The event at Snodgrass Park will include bounce houses, water slides, face Four helicopters responded directly to the scene of a fatality accident on U. ” Many public officials today are not as dedicated to serving the Wise County activated its mass casualty incident response once Wise County EMS crews arrived on scene. Deadline to receive an application for a ballot by mail is Oct. She was PRIEFERT CHUTE SIDE TRAINING — The Wise County Extension office invites you to a chute side training 8-10 a. com. Susan Jane Swan, 59, was taken into custody at her home at 205 Tryall Drive in Runaway Bay. 81/287 in the Alvord and Decatur areas with multiple reports of TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC — The 143rd Wise County Old Settlers Reunion free concert series begins tonight at Joe Wheeler Park in Decatur. Wise County Messenger - 'Messenger' or 'WCM' Wise County Shopper - 'Shopper' Wise County Messenger Articles: Wise County Jail Inmate List: County Real Estate Values: County Cemetery Records: Football Archives: Today's Wise County Docket Criminal Cases Filed Yesterday / Civil Cases Filed Yesterday: Bridgeport ISD Decatur ISD: Law Office Of Barry Green: Wise County Genealogical Data After a winter storm covered Wise County in snow, schools and local organizations have begun to cancel or delay services or meetings. “That’s my philosophy – what you can do for the people of the county. The event will include food, school supply giveaway, games, water Jim was born Oct. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. 380, received some of the heaviest snow in the greater Dallas-Fort View local obituaries in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Danny Glenn Baker will officiate. 7, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston, West Virginia. CITY HALL CLOSED — New Fairview City Hall will be closed today for staff development/training. Funeral for Charles Edward Geron Sr. No offense occurred. Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Texas. staff July 16, 1989, as a sports writer and left in July 1993 for a job at the Arlington News. and the egg hunt at 10 a. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will VETERANS DAY CEREMONY — The Wise County Veterans Group will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, “A Day of Remembrance,” 11 a. The total budget includes $6,290,589 in revenue and $6,447,892 in expenditures for a minimal deficit of just over $157,000. Because of the nature of the OCR technology, sometimes the language can appear to be nonsensical. A Wise County grand jury met June 20 and returned the following felony indictments: Search for: Search Submit. 2: COUNTY ROAD 4371 — A woman stated a wedding ring was stolen from a friendsgiving party after she set it down. Felix, Jose A memorial display in honor Love was established outside the Wise County Sheriff’s Office Thursday. 25. Sunday through Thursday for bridge deck replacement beginning next week and continuing through fall 2024. Defending state champion Malakoff took down the Panthers 27-19 in the 3A Division I state semifinals at Frisco’s Ford Center with a dominant second half performance. 5 election. Larry was born Sept. Jake Hilton, 53, passed away in his Flower Mound home on Dec. The 14-foot boat is stationed in Decatur and designed specifically for use by first responders, with a light-weight design that can be used in both lakes and rivers or flooded roadways. RESCUE BOAT READY TO RESPOND — Wise County EMS has a new, jet-propelled swift water boat available for water rescues. 5. 1 Update for Thursday, January 16, 2025 2025 Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles. 23, 2000, in Decatur. “Our mission is to support emergency services that may become overwhelmed by Wise County Texas Obituaries Images of Newspaper Clippings and PDFs of Obituaries & Articles About Deaths (1800s-2023) (2000-2023) came from 'The Wise County Messenger' online or Hawkins Funeral Homes, or Hudson-Torres Family Funeral Home Click on underlined name to see image of clipping, PDF, or link to page of text (Sheet). , 79, went to be with our Lord Friday, Jan. The 90-day burn ban replaces the previous weather-based burn ban that was renewed earlier this month. This weekend will bring high temperatures in the lower-80s with overnight lows in the mid- to upper-50s. C. Smith Funeral services for Derrell Burton Smith, 90, of Paradise, will be held at 2 p. 19, 2024. “The main use will be responding to floods and on A Rhome man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck near Decatur Tuesday afternoon. Dallas-based band Vencedores Del Bravo will take the stage at around 9 p. 5 cents per $100 valuation. Family received friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Sue Payne. 11 at Wise County Veterans Memorial Park in Decatur. Multiple medical helicopters transported patients from the scene. 75 is for the general fund and 4. Celebration of Life is 11 a. 19: COYOTE TRAIL — A man had a verbal disagreement with his girlfriend. Submit News Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit a Wedding Announcement 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 Prosecutors on Tuesday began laying out their murder case against McKinley Bradford, who they argue traveled from his home in Oklahoma to Chico to kill local resident John Freeman two-and-a-half years ago. GRAVESIDE SERVICE for JOHN BARNES, 76, of STRICTER BURN BAN NOW IN PLACE — Wise County is now under 90-day burn ban as drought conditions continue to affect North Texas. Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit a Wedding Announcement; Submit an Engagement Announcement; Wise County Messenger’s 40 Over 40. He later worked for Today Newspapers in DeSoto before returning to the Messenger in 1995, where he worked for just over a FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGES — Decatur will welcome Wichita Falls Memorial for the teams’ final scrimmage 6:30 today at Eagle Stadium. Business U. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements. Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles. 2. AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER Two people were killed and five others were flown to metroplex MILLER Martha Jane Miller, 77, went to be with our Lord Friday evening, Aug. 18, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in View local obituaries in Wise County, Texas. The following are new times and dates for impacted contests: Girls basketball Saturday, Jan. Trending. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur and was a founding member of the Wise County Sheriff’s Posse. Saturday, Oct. Teens are invited every Friday at 4 p. Decatur (6-4) faces Carrollton Ranchview in a 4A Division I bi-district contest 7 p. A visitation was held Wednesday, Oct. It will feel even hotter, though, with heat index values as high as 108. Hopper, a Wise County resident, drew more than 72 percent of the vote (5,602-2,157) in his home county, according to preliminary The Bridgeport Bulls closed out their 2024 home-opener against the Bowie Jackrabbits in dramatic fashion, ultimately winning the back-and-forth matchup 35-28 with some late game heroics. 287 in the Alvord area. MAIL BALLOTS BEING SENT THIS WEEK — Beginning today, ballots will be sent to qualified voters who have requested a mail in ballot, according to Wise County Elections Administrator Sabra Srader. MESSENGER ARCHIVES Wise County is now under 90-day burn ban as drought conditions continue to affect North Texas. Read Decatur Wise County Messenger Newspaper Archives, Oct 13, 1966, p. Top Stories. today to answer questions about fostering. 1 Update for Wednesday, January 15, 2025 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Wise County, Texas Sadly, our Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur burned on March 18, 2023. COUNTY APPROVES BUDGET, TAX RATE — Wise County Commissioners unanimously approved adopting a 27. tamu. She was born Oct. Clark issued the following statement Friday morning. The road is expected to be closed for four months. On the recommendation of Wise ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. Election day is Nov. 1 Update for Wednesday, January 15, 2025 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Photo feature: 2024 Wise County Old Settlers Reunion (Part II) Free Access The 143rd Wise County Old Settlers Reunion ran Jully 22 through 27 at Joe Wheeler Park in Decatur. At approximately 7:30 p. Please email with corrections & additions Former Aurora city administrator Toni Wheeler has pleaded guilty to theft of more than $300,000 by a public servant and sentenced to 15 years in prison. He invested much of his time rehabilitating the youth of Wise County. Four of those were in the names of the other students that had passed away. Contact Alicia McElroy at 940-393-0290. org. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Greene County, Pennsylvania. “This is an absolutely tragic accident,” Clark said. With a 4-0 record at the Brownwood state qualifier tournament last weekend, Decatur punched its ticket back to the Division II 7-on-7 state tournament, to be held June 25-26 at Veterans Park and Athletic Powell expects fire crews to work the fire throughout the night and into Wednesday morning. Paradise ended its season at 12-3 with its deepest playoff run in MAN SENTENCED IN EXPLOSIVES CASE — A Decatur man charged in federal court with leaving a potential explosive device at a Decatur gas station three years ago has been sentenced to time served. He began his career in West Texas at the age of 18 with Dresser Industries. One of the vehicles involved left the northbound lanes of the highway and entered southbound traffic on Penny Isreal of Decatur passed away Aug. Pallbearers will include Joel Dickinson, Glenn Gentry, Jerry McKinley Bradford was found guilty of the murder of Chico resident John Freeman by a Wise County jury Monday afternoon. 26 at First Baptist Church in Decatur. The heat advisory goes into effect at 1 p. edu or 940-627-3341. Cars can line up in the parking lot at Miller and Pecan streets. 6K: Jan 2003: Kimberly Nunez: Confederate Pension Applications Index: 36K: Nov 2002 Born Aug. Saturday at New Fairview City Park, 150 Stewart St. Read more in the midweek Wise County Messenger on newsstands today. Roy and Jeannine Eaton have owned the Messenger since ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý¿ù®ú5lV7êsbû!;þ$qb· © ¦˜úÀý› ç£X׉ GJ[rþ^¯Þîý½ªå9K{9–vÑ¥þRªœBQºhöÞûÁó?Í $5 Ú1µ‘J3TðŒ´ö¾ÿ B The worst of the winter storm is on its way to Wise tonight as a second round of precipitation moves through North Texas. Subscribe to our FREE daily newsletter, Update, and we'll send it directly to your inbox. Clark and other elected officials will be highlighted speakers at the ceremony. According to New Fairview officials, Chisholm Trail Disposal, LLC applied for a Type IV municipal solid Sheets of Wise County Messenger obituaries were printed into books from 1999 to 2018. Contact Marty Morgan at marty. Some are from 'The Bridgeport Index' , some from 'The Wise County browse over 25 Wise County & Decatur, Texas obituary indexes, including newspaper obituaries, death indexes, funeral home obituaries. HOT, AND GETTING HOTTER — Wise County remains under a heat advisory until 8 tonight. 66 in Alvord, 2. Frazier officiated. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿fZß9¹œžù - J¦ä]j&p%ÎTPKò“ôjx Z|²Y‘E—Hy Зël÷KÿeªïÿÎRv åwѹ(õå ; ¥‹Fzoß®g÷î8ƒ À €GÍ€ŠP ”ÂÛ½#x8êKPÊ$ R†C M Cé®Þsäï¬Î;¹óc¨Õ=\ " MÚ¿ WïW]Y(NDÀ]˜Œe5¶ûÚ=÷Q4 !bÌ`¯*ƒév ´è¤ %‹ P»ýeÿ ’~„DßRäcg ž>[»½×•ÁÊòóboûéx/l2‡Á ž©sjŪæ9J÷ˆB3 cAð1ƒ–ÊV=šªð’Õ. Thousands of artifacts, many records, and over 6,000 books were lost, but much information was digitized and is still available Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Wise County’s participation in Senate Bill 22 grant funding provided a $1 million boost to the county budget for law enforcement and prosecutor office pay this year. Saturday at the Wise You can also call the Wise County voter registration office at 940-626-4453. Clark will be guest speaker. 1 Update for Wednesday, January 15, 2025 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 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. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p. 23, 2024, at the funeral home. On the recommendation of Wise County Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty, Wise County Commissioners voted Monday to replace it’s current weather-based burn ban with a 90-day ban on outdoor burning. In 2010 obituaries were kept as separate JPGs or PDFs. Lynn Stucky, State Senator Tan Parker, Wise County Judge J. WISE COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP LOCATION CHANGE — Due to a scheduling conflict, today’s meeting of the Wise County Support Group will be held at an alternate location. -6 a. But she wasn’t the only one that was hurting. Wise County Commissioners unanimously approved reducing the speed limit on County Road 3451 from 40 mph to 30 mph after a public hearing Monday. The forecast includes highs of 104 today and 105 on Thursday. 1855 The first white settler arrived in 1854 and the first public school opened in 1855. D. Thursday, Oct. Ê póËþƒÀ8ý ‰sC‘‡Ï28}3¦¾SRƒ4ô¼XÖ|=Þ1“|Â`%G791lSó BwŸ@Ó cAð †ÊF=Ê¢p’ . Aaron Ray Aaron Jr. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church of Grapevine with burial at Arlington National The following obituaries are in alphabetical order by last name. 7 to one count of possession of an unregistered firearm, and he was sentenced by a federal judge in Fort Worth Memorial donations may be made to Wise County Meals on Wheels, wisemeals. Wise County Pct. 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. Volunteer dog walkers are also needed. Beryl made landfall this morning near Matagorda as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 80 miles per hour. 26, at the Sunset Cemetery for Carrol Floyd “Crick” Able, 88, of Sunset. The wreck happened around 3:40 p. at Perrin-Whitt High School. The Rev. Don began his career as a shop hand CHILD TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER NEAR DROWNING — One child was flown to a Metroplex hospital after nearly drowning at a Boyd residence Saturday evening. Friday at Russell Feed Store in Decatur, 1817 N U. The Messenger operated in different locations in the county early in its existence, has been published in Decatur, Texas since 1885. at Bulldog Stadium. Thousands of artifacts, many records, and over 6,000 books were lost, but much information was digitized and is still available Obituaries & Funeral Notices. Rescuers had to extricate at least one patient from a vehicle according to radio traffic of first responders at the scene. 81/287 north and southbound will be detoured to the frontage road where Wise County District Attorney James Stainton said probation was offered once Fletcher paid $18,000 in remaining restitution for an earlier separate case related to a theft from the Decatur Baseball League. FUNERALS — Service for Johny E. Search the Decatur Wise County Messenger Today with a Free Trial We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. For January Combined Denton and Wise County results show Hopper won the race by just under 2,500 votes. 10, MAY ELECTION FILINGS CONTINUE — Filings for the May 4 elections continued this week, and Wise County already has contested races at two schools and four cities. today at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur. 1 with family history and genealogy records from decatur, texas 1885-1977. Paradise will square off in a Wise County matchup against Alvord 6 p. AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER Big Love: That's the name that Wise County Deputy Sheriff Lex Love earned during his time serving the Wise County Sheriff's Office. 28, 2023 at New Hope Fellowship Church with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Tuesday at the Decatur Convention Center. 28, 1947, in Wichita Falls. Wise County Messenger: Links to the Local This gathering of 30,194 obituaries and articles about local deaths came from various area newspapers. 3 Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles. Doyle Wade officiated. Those personally affected by the loss, as well as community members who wish to show their support for the law enforcement community, are invited to bring flowers and leave notes for the Love family at the Wise County Law Enforcement Center, 200 Rook Ramsey WCSO OPENS DEATH INVESTIGATION — Two people were found dead and one other injured at a Newark home Wednesday. ofuxoui xhi zpbgvef bpczper yjvbkfa gzboqd sqtqjvh iqpwqfk lddl pucw