January 2023

It is with heartfelt sadness that we have to say goodbye to a beloved husband, father, brother and friend who passed away Dec. 28, 2022, after a brief illness. 
Alfred Leon “Al” Harrell was 89 years old. He was dearly loved by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Those privileged to know him were treated to lots of love and laughter from his quipster sense of humor.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 at the Beacon Church of Christ, 146 Harbor Point Rd., Gun Barrel City, Texas.

Louis was born July 17, 1931 and passed away Jan. 1, 2023 at his home in Mabank.
He served in the USAF and also fought in the Korean War. He was a Glazier for over 60 years and had his own business in Gun Barrel City.
Louis was preceded in death by parents Hubert Louis Merriman and Alma May and sisters Maxine Newcomb and Debra Smith.
He is survived by his sister Francine Merriman of Alba, wife Dora Merriman, children Leonard Merriman and wife Robbie, Randy Merriman, Karen Chambers, stepson David Fortner, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Shalon Rene Robertson, 41, passed away Dec. 30, 2022, in Gun Barrel City. She was born Oct. 29, 1981, in Corsicana to parents Randall and Janice Rene (Hukill) Robertson.
Shalon was beautiful both inside and out. She always had a smile on her face and could brighten the day of anyone lucky enough to spend time with her. 

Monitor Photo/Denise York
Gun Barrel City Computers owner Charles Ligon (from left), Gun Barrel City Mayor David Skains and Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce GBC Chapter President Marty Mullins visit at the end of the breakfast meeting held Jan. 19 at Chicken Express. Mayor Skains was the featured speaker and Gun Barrel City Computers was the Spotlight business.

Monitor Photo/Bodey Cooper
Eustace Lady Bulldog Emma Fisher shoots over a Kemp Lady Yellowjacket defender at home Jan. 20.

Courtesy Photo/Kim Harmon
Tammie Cobb (front) and her daughter, Hayle (center), receive Christmas gifts from Payne Springs Police Chief April Meadows (from left), Payne Springs Police Sergeant Rick Harmon, Eustace Mayor Dustin Shelton, Eustace Police Chief Dan Huckabee and Eustace ISD Police Officer Amy Hillhouse-Thomas (not pictured).

CEDAR CREEK LAKE–The Library at Cedar Creek Lake’s annual fundraising event will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Athens Country Club. This year “The Eighty-Eights Show” event will feature popular dueling pianists from Dallas, entertaining you with hundreds of songs from the classics to today’s hits. 
Double your fun at this lively evening of dancing, comedy and sing-along.  Expect lots of audience participation for this “live jukebox” experience. 

Memorial services for Bryan L. Stovall, 35, of Malakoff were held January 14, 2023 at Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Allen and Bro. Ken Jones officiating. 
Bryan was born June 29, 1987 in Corsicana to Leonard Maurice Stovall and Melanie Darlene Lowry Stovall. 
He was a graduate of Cross Roads High School Class of 2006 where he was Valedictorian. Bryan then graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in 2010.