Courtesy Photo/Bomag Site
Commissioners approved the purchase of a Bomag articulated tandem roller and paving machine at the Sept. 5 meeting.

Jimmie Edwin Tinker, 84, of Rural Shade, passed away Aug. 22, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. 
He was married to his wife Marie for 23 years. They were inseparable and loved spending time together. Jimmie will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Monitor File Photo
Malakoff quarterback Mike Jones, shown during the Tigers’ first game Aug. 25 against West Rusk, ran for a 22-yard touchdown Sept. 1 against Grandview.

Annette Elizabeth McNair, 74, passed away Aug. 23, 2023, in Kemp. She was born Feb. 25, 1949, in Monahans to parents Clifford M. McKinley and Ivey (Pickett) McKinley.
Annette was an incredibly devoted mother and grandmother to her family whom she loved dearly. She was a graduate of the class of 1968 of Kemp High School where she was also a member of the cheerleading and drill team squad where she laughed and boasted as being the worst cheerleaders Kemp ever had.   
She formerly worked at Republic National Bank of Dallas where she would assist with new accounts.