CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING - Robert Worley, 73, the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Boyd died from carbon monoxide poisoning yesterday. Worley and his wife were found asphyxiated from carbon monoxide in their home at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Sunday. Worley and his wife, Jerry Worley, 74, were transported to Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. Jerry Worley was then flown to Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. She died Monday afternoon. Funeral for Robert Worley is pending at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. According to information released by Boyd Police Monday morning, a vehicle was left running in the garage, and Boyd police smelled the odor of vehicle exhaust inside the home. The statement from Boyd police said, "Although there are no signs of foul play, the investigation continues as a questionable death." The Texas Rangers and Wise County Sheriff's Office are assisting with the investigation.
MONDAY MORNING SPILL - A rock hauler dumped its entire gravel load onto U.S. 380 eastbound in front of Xtreme Transport around 7 a.m. today. The gravel spill caused a pickup truck to lose control, cross the median and wind up upside down in the westbound lane. Asucena Delgadillo, 28, of Bridgeport suffered serious injuries in the rollover. She was transported via helicopter to a hospital in Fort Worth. Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Traffic was reduced to one lane in each direction as the mess was cleared.
COLLEGE TAX - County commissioners meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow to consider levying the branch campus maintenance tax for Weatherford College that was approved by voters last November. Weatherford College officials have requested commissioners set the tax at five cents per $100 valuation. The meeting is open to the public and on the third floor of the courthouse.
FOOD DRIVE - Home Health Care in Bridgeport is holding a food drive to benefit WARM and the Bridgeport Food Pantry. The drive runs today through Oct. 16. All non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the Bridgeport office or the items can be picked up. For more information call (940) 683-3300.
EAGLE DOLLS - Girls ages 4-12 can join the Decatur Eagle Dolls and learn a routine to perform at half-time of the Decatur vs. Iowa Park home game Oct. 9. Forms can be picked up at Carson and Rann elementaries, Decatur Middle School, Decatur High School and The Magic Pony. For more information call Ashley Smith at ashleym.smith@decatur.esc11.net or call Dainya Park at (940) 393-7241 or (940) 210-1287. Deadline is Friday, Oct. 2.
TEEN COURT - Wise County Teen Court Executive Board meets at 6 tonight in Wise County Annex Building, 1007 13th St. in Bridgeport. Teen Court will hold court at Judge Poynor's courtroom at 1007 13th St. Tuesday. All officers, parents and students notified should be there by 5 p.m. Court starts at 6 p.m. Call (940) 433-3288 for more information.
FLU SHOTS - The Texas Department of State Health Services Mineral Wells Field Office Seasonal Flu Clinic for adults will be at the Decatur First United Methodist Church 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Cost of vaccine is $10 per injection. TDSHS will file Medicare Part A and B, so there will be no charge for individuals with Medicare A and B. They do not file Medicare part D, but they can administer an injection for the $10 fee.
HEALTH FORUM - The Health Forum meets at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Decatur City Hall Community Room. The agenda includes planning for the next health fair in April 2010 and for a Wise County Community Health Assessment survey for fall 2009.
HISTORICAL MEETING - The Wise County Historical Society meet at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Heritage Museum in Decatur. Dr. Ron Marcello will discuss the new military history program at the University of North Texas. He will be accompanied by Mike Campbell with the Texas State Historical Association which just moved its office from Austin to Denton. The meeting is open to the public and veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information call (940) 627-5452.
4-H MEETING - The Decatur 4-H Club meeting is 6 tonight at the Women's Building at the Posse Grounds. Bring canned food for WARM. For information, call Lisa Luttrull at (940) 627-4567.
OFFICE CLOSED - The Veteran Service Office will be closed this week for training. The office will reopen Monday, Sept. 28, at 8 a.m.
FUNERALS - Services are pending for James B. Vandiver, 74, and Joan Haak, 61, both of Decatur at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
GRAVESIDE service for Charles West, 84, of Suffolk, Va., is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rosston Cemetery. Family visitation is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Coker-Hawkins.
FUNERAL for Rosemary A. Griffeth, 65, of Decatur is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sycamore Cemetery.
GRAVESIDE service for Owen Lee Henry, 71, of New Braunsfels is 2 p.m. Thursday at Oaklawn Cemetery. Coker-Hawkins is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Louanne Wood Lane, 66, of Paradise is 2 p.m. today at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport.
FUNERAL for Abner Thomas "Tom" Bolin, 88, of Blue Mound is 1 p.m. today at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
