GUN BARREL CITY–A zoning change was granted for 119 The Lee Way during the Gun Barrel City Council meeting Dec. 20. 

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Mabank CTE auto students Junior Joseph Vallejo (from left), Sophomore Michael Greenhaw and Sophomore Parker Armstrong work on an engine. 

Funeral services for Willie Wheeler, 77 were held Dec. 27, 2022, at the Eubank Memorial Chapel Rev. Gordon Hudson officiating. Burial followed at Goshen Cemetery under direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home of Mabank. 
Willie was born Oct. 14, 1945, in Athens and passed away Dec. 20, 2022 in Dallas. 
Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. Wheeler and Ara Staines and brothers Larry Wheeler, Johnny Wheeler and Royce Wheeler. 

Karla Linebaugh, 70 of Kemp, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Dec. 21, 2022. Karla was born Aug. 7, 1952, in Dallas, to Harold Penny and Alive Berniece Wright.
Karla was employed by Wal-Mart for 27 years, she held various different positions while at Wal-Mart but, was always known for her good work ethic.
Karla was proceeded in death by her parents and her brothers Harold Duane Penny and Roy Penny.