Charles Philip Simpson "Chip", 61 of Gun Barrel City was born June 15, 1962 and passed away Feb. 24, 2024. 
Chip is survived by his wife Stephanie, son Colby and four legged friend Fergus, mother Sue Simpson, sister Kelly Simpson and brother Mike Simpson, in-laws Michael Mooney and Mary Ann Mooney.  
Chip loved spending time with his family and at the deer lease with his friends.

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Danica Barnett bats in Kemp’s Feb. 27 home game versus the Arp Lady Tigers, which the Lady Jackets won 11-10.

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Emma McAda prepares to pitch in the Kemp Lady Jackets’ 1-run Feb. 27 home game win against the Arp Lady Tigers.

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Tool Elementary Principal Brandi Sutton will appear on Wheel of Fortune at 6:28 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 on CBS. 

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Students at Tool Elementary play a game with Principal Brandi Sutton upon her return from filming Wheel of Fortune.  

GUN BARREL CITY—During the Gun Barrel City Council meeting held Feb. 27, the council unanimously approved two ordinances and a preliminary plat enabling the Pier 334 Development to proceed with development plans.