The family of Mark Chandler of Scurry is saddened to announce Mark's passing July 24, 1962. 
Mark was 61. He fought a hard battle against cancer but is in Heaven now with Jesus. 
Mark enjoyed his life with his wife Ruth, dogs Cleopatra and Hercules. 
Mark also loved his gardens. He was a licensed journeyman working on his masters. 
Mark was proceeded in death by his father LC Chandler and mother Sharon Shelton and brother Rick Chandler. 

By David Barber
With Contribution from Russell Slaton

Courtesy Photo/Kemp ISD
Officer Debi Nixon (right) is sworn in by Kemp ISD Police Chief Jodie Sorrells July 31. Nixon will serve as the KISD Safety and Security Coordinator as well as an officer at Kemp Intermediate School. Officer Nixon, welcome to the Jacket family.

Courtesy Photo/East Texas Boom
The East Texas Boom 8U softball team consisting of Cedar Creek Lake area youngsters takes the Undefeated Championship the weekend ending July 28 at the National Championship Sports’ National Champion Series (NCS) fastpitch softball tournament at Grand Prairie’s Jennifer McFalls Park.