Richard “Dick” Loye Martin of Mabank was born Dec. 19, 1924, at his grandparents’ home in Waldron, Ark. and passed away Feb. 13, 2023. 
He graduated from Fort Smith High School in 1942 and enrolled at Texas A&M and was a member of the Corps of Cadets. After his freshman year, he entered the Army in the summer of 1943.  

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Learning with Lana Joy Foundation board members (from left) Clint Joiner, Terri Vincent, Heather Hanes, Julia Helderlein and Pennie Milligan pose at the ball’s photo booth. Additional board members include Amy Pellet (not pictured).

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Kerens ISD (KISD) trustee Tyrone Bailey (left) receives a certificate from KISD Student Services and Operations Director Brad Atkeisson noting Bailey’s efforts as Navarro County Precinct 2 road and bridge foreman to check the school district’s bus routes during the winter storm earlier this year

Rodney Eugene Bevill, 63, was born Oct. 26, 1959 to Joan Eley and Eugene Bevill in Dallas. He passed away at his home March 2, 2023 in Gun Barrel City.  
He graduated from North Mesquite High School and he was also a volunteer Firefighter for the GBC Fire Dept for seven years. He also graduated from the Police Academy and was a Peace Officer in Seven Points and the City of Tool.