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Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Wichita County sheriff: Mystery of the human ashes solved
Deon Lamont Watson is back with his family — at least his mortal remains are. The return of Watson's ashes on Monday concluded a mystery at the Wichita County Cemetery. Sheriff David Duke said the ashes in a container were left at a pavilion at the cemetery in late February. An envelope containing some money was left with the ashes. Duke said his investigators located family members who said the urn had been lost during a move. 'They had been cleaning stuff out of a residence and thought they put them on a trailer,' Duke said. He said it was possible the urn fell from the trailer. Following an investigation, the Sheriff's Office determined the remains were left by a well-intentioned stranger. 'A good Samaritan found it and took it over there to the cemetery. They thought someone needed to take care of it,' Duke said Wednesday. 'They left a little bit of money. It probably wasn't enough to cover a regular funeral.' It appears Watson died in 2021. Duke said a county worker doing maintenance found the ashes on the table. The Wichita County Cemetery on 30th Street is where the county buries indigents who cannot afford burial services. More: Word of her murder surprised a woman living in Bowie More: Woman's Forum celebrates 'A Century of Commitment to Wichita Falls' This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Wichita County Sheriff: Mystery of the human ashes solved
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Woman's Forum prepares for 100th anniversary celebration
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL)— The Woman's Forum is getting ready to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Since 1925, the Woman's Forum of Wichita Falls has been a charitable force and an outlet for women to grow. On March 3rd, the group will celebrate its illustrious history in the city. According to Kristine Thueson with the Art's Council, the preparation for the celebration has been meticulous, to say the least. 'They've spent an entire year putting together a lot of their historical documents,' Thueson said. 'The dress, from one of their members, Heather Tedford, pictures of the past presidents, a lot of historical documents that they've had in their archives.' Over its 100-year history, the Woman's Forum has undergone many changes. Through her time as president and as a member of the board of directors, Joyce Capron has learned much of the group's history, seeing the group change from its beginnings to the present day. 'The arts and education and community service, they're all still the same. But we have evolved and given more opportunities to women,' Capron said. By learning the group's history, Capron saw how the Woman's Forum handled crises like World War II. Capron was a part of the group through the Covid-19 pandemic, another event that forced the Woman's Forum to change. For many long-time members the centennial celebration is not just celebration of success. It's a story of survival. 'We have survived a lot of things through the years, and it's challenged us to stick together and to continue to have an outlet for women. Because it's really about women helping women,' Capron said. After being built by the Woman's Forum in 1927, The Forum building, now owned by the Art's Council, is the perfect place to host the group's 100th anniversary. 'Women came here in the past. This was a meeting place, a gathering place, and it continues to be that same type of venue, and we're thrilled with that,' Capron said. The centennial celebration will go from March 3rd through the 29th. If you miss the first day, there will still be plenty of time to take a dive into the history of the Woman's Forum. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Woman's Forum to host Centennial Celebration all through March
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — From March 3 through the 29, downtown Wichita Falls will celebrate 100 years of historical women. The opening ceremony for Woman's Forum's Centennial Celebration will be held on Monday, March 3, to celebrate the achievements of historical women over the past 100 years. The historical exhibit will run through March 29. 2025 Home and Garden Festival wraps up amid spring-like conditions 'The mission of the Woman's Forum is to promote study and appreciation of fine arts and academic pursuits; to encourage all ages of women in community service, and to sustain financial strength to support the mission of the organization.' Woman's Forum Opening Ceremony: March 3, 2025, at 5:25 p.m. at the Foyer Gallery at The Forum Exhibit Displays: March 3 – 29, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Foyer at The Forum This exhibit will display pictures of presidents throughout the 100 years, Debbie Taunt dresses from the 50s, and a guest book signed by historical women like Amelia Earhart and many more artists, singers and novelists. For more information, contact Joyce Capron at captron7480@ or 940-704-8381. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
