Jean Evelyn Cole (née Lane) passed away peacefully Sept. 12, 2024, in Gun Barrel City at the age of 93. She was born May 13, 1931, in Lubbock. 
Jean's long life was marked by her warmth and dedication to her community. She loved reading the Bible and having Bible study with friends. As a Christian, she spent her life witnessing to as many people as she could. She was very active in her community at the assisted living she called home.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and brother Billy Lane.

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HENDERSON COUNTY-Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted Sept. 24 to approve an interlocal agreement for animal shelter services with the City of Athens.
County Judge Wade McKinney said the agreement comes after “multiple months” of discussion between the County Attorney’s Office and the City of Athens. Assistant County Attorney Kenneth Strawn said the City of Athens will be providing animal shelter services under a five-year agreement which starts Oct. 1.

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Adalyn Diaz DeLeon contorts around teammates to keep play alive against Winona Sept. 13.

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Brylee Altman digs against Winona in her team’s three-set sweep to open district play.