Rick Chandler, 64, joined his mom Sharon Shelton in Heaven Nov. 9, 2022 after a sudden illness.
Rick was a wonderful friend and mentor to many. He loved playing guitar, writing songs and poetry, storytelling, sketching, fishing, hunting and digging for artifacts.
Rick had an immense adventurous spirit. We will miss you here on Earth but we will see you again when we meet at our heavenly home.
He is survived by brothers Danny and Mark, sister Debbie, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins that he dearly loved and who loved him.

Jessie Mae Jeffrey Ballard was born in McMahan to Abe Robert Jeffrey and Viola McGinnis Jeffrey and passed away Sept. 26, 2022 in Dallas. 
Jessie graduated from Lockhart High School and went on to attend Southwest Texas Teachers College (currently Texas State University) where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She later earned her Master of Education from The University of Houston. 

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Mabank Panthers Luke Carter shoots a contested three-pointer against the Quinlan Ford Panthers Nov. 15 in their season opener. Carter leads with 21 points in the Panthers 70-34 win.

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The new ATWOODS location in Mabank opened it’s doors Nov. 16.