Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Bailey Litchfield of Mabank (left) defends Kemp’s Kim Mendez during the Feb. 4 rivalry game at Kemp.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Honey Aldridge of Mabank shoots a left-handed layup between Kemp’s Makayla Miller (No. 23) and Allie Pringle.

Celebration of life services for Tama Ernesteen Orman Myrick, age 101, of Kemp will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank.
Ernesteen, a devoted follower of Christ, entered God’s Kingdom Feb. 1, 2025. She was born Oct. 30, 1923, in the Arcadia Community in Kaufman County to Ira and Ollie (Matthews) Orman. 
She graduated as class valedictorian from Kemp High School. She married Travis Myrick in 1941.

Janelle Lewis Seabourne, fondly known as Moppy, was born Nov. 25, 1939 and died peacefully at Hospice Homeplace in Tyler Feb. 3, 2025, at the age of 85.  
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend and lived a life full of love for family and her church.  She was a force of nature, inspiring those around her with her energy and vibrant spirit.  

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
Mabank Council Member Derek Harrill (left), son Micah and Trace Donnell (center) enjoy time together at the 31st Annual Mabank Fire Department Chili Supper Feb. 8. The supper is held in the bay areas of the fire station.