On Christmas day a local family suffered a tragedy. While most people were celebrating the holidays, the Williams family faced the reality that their house was burning while they were inside.
    Ashley Sue Williams, mother of two, and Lydia Rayne Williams both suffered second degree burns and respiratory complications. Steven (Trip) Williams III suffered second and third degree burns. Miraculously, Steven Thomas Williams II, father of the two children, was not touched by the fire. When the fire fighters arrived on the scene, they managed to get everyone out safely. Ashley and Lydia were both sent to Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia to begin recovering from their injuries. However, Trip was in a critical condition when he was taken out of the house. Local fire fighters said “Trip was still breathing when we got him out of the house, but he was struggling very hard.” Two hours after this occurred, Steven passed away.
    Trip’s viewing was held on Friday, December 29^th from 6:00-8:00p.m. His funeral services were held the following day, December 31, at the First Baptist Church in Teague at 2: 00p.m. After this, the funeral services continued at Dew Cemetery where Trip was buried. Sincere condolences are offered to the family of the victims.