Gary Dempsey Oliver passed peacefully Dec. 9, 2023, in Tyler. He was born Dec. 18, 1950, in Dallas to Dempsey A. and Hortense Hazel (Williams) Oliver.
Following school Gary proudly joined the United States Navy and upon returning from Vietnam began his interests in storm chasing.
Randall Keith Weidner was born in Runnels County April 23, 1951 to Betty and Lyod Weidner. He entered eternal peace Dec. 5, 2023 in Burlington, Vt.
Along with his wife Paula, he owned and operated S&W Automotive in Mabank for over 20 years. He was honored with the prestigious Golden Wrench award for his outstanding service to the community.
Although he was a tough man, he had a huge heart full of compassion for his family, friends, community and cats. He was always true to himself and encouraged others to do the same. He was dearly loved and will be missed forever.
Sara Geneice Morris, 89, born Nov. 2, 1934, passed away Nov. 24, 2023 in Mabank.
Sara was a mother of seven, grandmother, great-grandmother and even great-great-grandmother.
She loved painting, RVing with friends, she was in Daughters of The American Revolution and enjoyed working in Busy Bees at her Church.
In her younger life, she built airplanes, owned a beauty shop, she was a hair stylist, and finally, became a surgical nurse teaching her children that you can accomplish anything if you are willing to do the work.
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Mabank Mayor Randy Teague opens the Ole Fashion Christmas on Market Street with the lighting of the city Christmas tree Dec. 8.
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Malakoff’s Jalen Smith (right) shows joy after quarterback Mike Jones (left) scores the game-winning touchdown at the bottom of the pile.
Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Malakoff defensive lineman Daniel Norrell returns a Brock turnover to within 16 yards of the end zone with 1:29 left in the game.
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Kerens’ Muziq Gunnell (No. 2) is named District 7-2A Utility Player of the Year, while Isaiah Carter (No. 5) makes the first team on offense and defense.
HENDERSON/KAUFMAN COUNTY–Henderson County’s official Facebook page announced Dec. 1 that Henderson and Kaufman counties have reached an agreement in the dispute over where the boundary between those counties lies, specifically in an area between Kemp and Seven Points in a section known as “The Notch,” ending a squabble that Henderson County says goes back to the 1800s.
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Cedar Creek Garden Club presents the Third Annual Cedars and Cinnamon Home Tour Dec. 2. The tour begins at Miss. Frans Garden located at Tool Elementary School in Tool. Students made the decorations that hang from trees and the hot house has imitation baked goods with more student created decorations.
Karen Lynn Butterfield Madison, 61, Topeka, Kan., passed away Nov. 16, 2023.
Karen was born May 9, 1961, in Topeka, to Karolyn Sharp and Max Butterfield. She was a 1979 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and earned her paralegal associate degree from Washburn University.
On Sept. 20, 1991, Karen and her beloved Darrell Madison were united in marriage enjoying 30 years together prior to his death July 18, 2021.
In loving memory of Stephen (Steve) Grant Reimers
Stephen Grant Reimers, born May 24, 1950, in San Angelo peacefully passed away at the age of 73.
He was the beloved son of John Grant Reimers and Anice Jean (Green) Reimers. Steve graduated high school and immediately joined the Air Force, setting the stage for a life of dedication and service.
In the journey of life, Steve found his lifelong companion, Lou Kornegay, whom he married. Together, they built a beautiful family, raising a daughter Kenda and a son Caleb.
