Monitor Photo/Jody Vincik
Henderson County HELP Center and Maggie’s House hosts the Angels Among Us gala April 6. Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse (from left), Henderson County Attorney Clint Davis, The Monitor’s Director of Sales Janice Grubbs-Vincik, State Representative Keith Bell, 392nd District Court of Henderson County Judge Scott McKee and Henderson County Commissioner Precinct 2 Scott Tuley are ready to enjoy a night of dinner, live and silent auction and guest speaker Jenna Quinn.

Monitor Photo/Ashlee Sawyer
Kim Hodges accepts the award for Woman of Influence during the inaugural gala held April 13 at The Texan. Hodges was one of six finalists nominated for the prestigious award. 
 

Bethaney Raé Thomas, 26, of Grand Saline, went to be with the Lord April 4, 2024. Bethaney was born Jan. 21, 1998, to Gary and Deana Thomas in Dallas.  
Bethaney grew up in Mabank, graduating from Mabank High School in 2016. Bethaney spent her spare time reading and bargain shopping.  
Her most precious time was spent with Zachary and her two children and the rest of her family.  Bethaney was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, mother and sister.  

Iva Mae Busby, 80, of Mabank, went to be with the Lord April 7, 2024.  Mae was born Dec. 10, 1943, to Arthur Reid and Mary Maude Bow in Kaufman.  
On June 19, 1959, she married Richard Busby, and they spent a loving 49 years together before he passed away in 2008.  
Mae worked at Bow Trucking and Ready Mix for 40 plus years before she retired.  She enjoyed doing anything crafty; sewing, crocheting and scrapbooking is what she did the most.  
Mae’s most precious time was spent with her grandchildren. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister.