May 2023

Lloyd Joe Thrasher, 82, of Mabank will be laid to rest at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023. Pastor Billy Smith will officiate. There will be an open visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  May 24, 2023 at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.
Lloyd passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family May 18, 2023. He was born August 18, 1940 in Ben Wheeler to Archie and Gertha Lorene (Conger) Thrasher. 
He accepted Christ as a teenager and was a member of Living for the Brand Cowboy Church in Athens. 

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Fifth-grader Anabel Sutton is representing Kemp Intermediate School at the Open Championship Bullseye competition in Myrtle Beach, S.C.June 8-10 after placing first in the bullseye competition at the Western National Championships last month. Kemp ISD states they are very proud of Sutton and her accomplishments.

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Judge Jan Groom (right) swears in the city council members following the official canvass of the votes from the May 6 election in city hall May 17. City Council member Daren Day (left) is sworn in for his second term, while Jeff Norman takes the oath as council member for his first term, having served as mayor for 10 years.

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Fourth grade students from Southside Elementary School pose in front of the Stare Capitol which they toured April 13 as part of an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip.

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Newly elected Seven Points City Council members Mary Wennerstrom (center right) and Morgan Longacre (right), along with re-elected incumbent Andy Perdue (left center) take the oath of office with City Secretary Charlotte Witherspoon (left) at a special meeting May 15. 

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Mabank Mayor Jeff Norman (center, holding cake), celebrates his 10 years as mayor with council members Tyson Adams (from left) John Chappell, Derek Harrill, Norman, Randy Teague, City Administrator Bryant Morriss, Daren Day and Assistant City Administrator Michael Main.

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American Watchdog owner Jon Durm, wearing his ubiquitous American flag attire, shows off his patriotic-themed transport storage holding equipment he uses to supply top-notch customer service.

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Eustace Bulldogs face Grandview Zebras May 5 in Mesquite.