September 2022

Kathleen Jordan, 81, beloved wife, mother and grandmother was called to her heavenly home Sept. 16, 2022.
She entered this world March 4, 1941 in Plainwell, Mich., born to William and Martha Kinney.
Kathleen was a member of Aley Methodist Church. She was an animal advocate and volunteered at the Cedar Creek Humane Society for many years. She had a love for horses and spent her lifetime on a horse. She and her husband Phil enjoyed being a part of the square dance group and camping club.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents and husband Larry Hale.

Barbara Lee Pierce, 85, passed away Sept. 11, 2022. She was born Dec. 12, 1936, in Gainesville to parents William Lee Shell and Lizybell Ellen Cook Shell.
She enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, watching old TV shows and especially telling Papa what to do. She was a strong, independent and unique woman that will be greatly missed by friends and family.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, sister Betty Joyce Drain and grandson Jess Dale Wyatt.

Archie D. Edwards, 90, passed to his Heavenly home Sept. 11, 2022 with his family at his side.
Archie was born Aug. 5, 1932 to Bethel and Maude Edwards in Uncertain Texas.
Archie was a Christian by faith.
Archie retired from Neiman Marcus in 1992 where he started his employment delivering packages in 1952 over Dallas riding a bicycle.  Before his retirement he had suggested that the company start a shuttle run from Dallas to Houston exchanging merchandise via unmarked semi. This remained his position until retirement.

Harold Morris Colvin, 88, beloved dad, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, was called to his eternal heavenly home Sept. 8, 2022.
Harold was one of twelve children born to Warren G. and Jodie F. Colvin born Jan. 19, 1934 in Kemp.
As a young man, Harold grew up in Flagg Lake, learning farming, hunting, fishing and trapping and carried these skills with him to the last day of his life.

Throughout life there are times that God places extraordinary people in our lives, as leaders, to support and guide us towards the path that he intended for us to follow. Everyone that knew Rick Bivins, should take to heart that he was one of those special gifts from up above. 
In fact, it should be known that Rick Bivins was the “Greatest of all time.” 

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Malakoff Lady Tigers senior Rayona Runnels delivers a kill over the head of a Kemp Lady Yellowjacket defender during their first set Sept. 13 at Kemp High School.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
The City of Trinidad is building a new city hall at the intersection of State Highways 31 and 274 with Farm to Market Road 764 (Park Street).

KERENS–Kerens City Council voted Sept. 6 to change the zoning of land in the northeast part of town from single-family homes to manufactured homes, further clearing the way for a proposed manufactured home park named Richland Gardens to be built.
Of the five council members, three voted for the rezoning, while two other members abstained. During a public hearing that lasted nearly an hour, three landowners who own property adjacent to the proposed manufactured home park spoke against rezoning the property.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Joan and Lou Venable of the Log Cabin area greet first responders during the Sept. 11 Procession of Lights.

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Malakoff Tigers wide receiver Austin Massingill hauls in a touchdown against the Salado Eagles Sept. 9 on the road. The Tigers defeat the Eaglees 29-27 in 2OT.