Obituaries-Henderson County Now

Obituary: Mary A. ‘Muchie’ Donaghey

Graveside services for Mary A. Donaghey are scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Restland Cemetery in Roxton, Texas.

Mary was born May 9, 1950 to the late William Donaghey and DeLeon Wilkins Donaghey in Dallas. “Muchie” as she was lovingly known by most all who knew her, loved her family most of all. She also loved watching television, Diet Cokes, cows, and watching movies. Muchie enjoyed fishing, video card games and playing dominoes. She loved her job at Rock Ten in Waxahachie where she was employed for 15 years and working with her father as a roofer for nine years. Muchie was Pentecostal by faith where she was a vital part of the Sunday school. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Howard “Bumpy” Donaghey.

Muchie is survived by two sons, Mark Donaghey and wife Sandi of Irving, and William Kurt Donaghey and wife Danialle of Malakoff; three brothers, James Donaghey and wife Donna of Decatur, William Wolf and wife Katie of Waco, and Jimmie Donaghey and wife Susan of Seven Points; three sisters, Betty Kelly and husband Butch of Ivanhoe, Susan Sherrard of Seven Points, and Nancy Teeter of Seven Points; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and many loving friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 2, from 9-11 a.m. at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens.

You may send a condolence or light a memorial candle at www.hannigansmith.com.

Obituary: Mittie Lee Hawkins Beaird

Services for Mittie Lee Hawkins Beaird, 88, Athens are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Woody Meredith officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Beaird died Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Athens.

She was born April 13, 1924 to Solomon and Minnie Henderson Hawkins and was a lifelong resident of Athens. Mittie was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Athens High School then attended Trinity Valley Community College (HCJC) and University of North Texas (North Texas Normal College). She served as a teacher’s aide with Athens Independent School District 14 years. Her favorite hobby was quilting and she was an active member of a quilting group many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Beaird; sons, Mike Beaird, Tim Beaird; daughter, Pat Beaird Williams; brother, Quincy Hawkins; sister Dora Hawkins Greg;

Mittie is survived by her daughter, Kelsey McMillan; daughters-in-law, Marilyn Miller Beaird, Bedford, Susan McCaleb Beaird, Austin; grandchildren, Diane Brandt, Seattle, Washington, Miller Beaird, Arlington, Angus Beaird, San Antonio, Marilee Beaird Belote, Flower Mound; great grandchildren, Lauren Cruz, Landon Beaird, Ashlyn and Alexa Belote, Kendall Beaird and Nina and Marco Brandt.

Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 927, Athens, Texas 75751 or the church or charity of your choice.

You may leave a message of condolence or light a memorial candle for the family at www.carroll-lehr.com.

Obituary: Julia O. ‘Judy’ Cain

Julia O. “Judy” Cain, 84, of Enchanted Oaks was born Dec. 28, 1928 in New Orleans, La. to the home of Matthew Franklin Cain and Euna Orelia Cyr Cain and passed away March 28, 2013.

Judy taught English at Eustace High School English from 1977 until 1992, taught Drama, and was the Debate team coach.

Left to cherish her memory are her partner, Moni Mohns; brother Charlie Cain; nephew Charlie Cain; other family members and many friends.

A Celebration Of Life service will be held 7 p.m. Friday April 5, 2013 at the Celebration On The Lake Church, 9120 State Highway 198, Payne Springs under the direction of Moorhead Epps Funeral Home.

Obituary: Kenneth C. Bledsoe

Funeral services for Kenneth C. Bledsoe, 87, Athens are scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. in Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel with Rev. Charles Parker officiating.

Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Mr. Bledsoe died March 28, 2013 in Athens.

He was born May 22, 1925 in Italy, Texas to the late Howard Howell and Maggie Annie Florence Couch Bledsoe. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force attached to 464th Bomb Group, 776th Bomb Squadron. Kenneth had been a resident of Athens the past 67 years. He was employed with Lone Star Gas 37 years. He was a member of Central Baptist Church since 1950 serving as song director seven years, treasurer 12 years and was a deacon since 1955. He also taught the Adult II Sunday school class many years. He was Assistant Scout Master 5 years with Troop 349.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Averal and Marvin Bledsoe and Matthew Bledsoe.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years Rosalie Bledsoe, Athens; sons Kenneth C. Bledsoe II and wife Charlene, Independence, Mo., Russell Lee Bledsoe and wife Karan, Athens; brothers Max Howard Bledsoe and Charles Bledsoe; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

No visitation is scheduled.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4100 Alpha Road, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75244.

You may leave a message of condolence or light a memorial candle for the family at www.carroll-lehr.com.

Obituary: Shirley Ann Reschke

Funeral services for Shirley Ann Reschke, 65, of Athens were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. George Folmar officiating. Burial followed at Carroll Springs Cemetery.

She passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Athens.

Shirley was born April 13, 1947 in Terrell, Texas the daughter of Robert Edgar Williams and Lillian Geneva Hunt Williams. She was a Baptist and a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, canning and making pies. She spent much of her time outdoors planting flowers and gardening. Granny loved playing games with her grand kids. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and will be greatly missed by all those she touched.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons; Robert V. Reschke, Jerry Don Reschke II, and a granddaughter Frances “Sissy” Myers.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years Jerry Don Reschke Sr., of the home, her children; Deborah and husband Johnny Myers of Mesquite,TX, April and husband Charles (Bubba) Brewer Jr. of Tennessee Colony, TX, Jodi and husband Wesley Richmon of Athens, J.D. and wife Lucy Reschke of Athens, one sister, four brothers, nine grandchildren; Amanda Michelle Richmon, Cassie LeAnn Strange, Johnny H. Myers III, James Frank Myers, Cody Wayne Brewer, Beau Brent Brewer, Justin F. Richmon, Shane G. Richmon, William James Strange, five great-grandchildren; James Frank Myers Jr., Johnny Colton Myers, Jason Kyle Barberee Jr., Makayla Mendoza, Makyla Mendoza and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Johnny H. Myers III, James Frank Myers, Cody Wayne Brewer, Beau Brent Brewer, Justin F. Richmon, Shane G. Richmon, and William James Strange.

Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Jerry Reschke Memorial Fund at Citizens State Bank in Athens, account #67169410.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens.

You may light a memorial candle or write condolences to the family at www.hannigansmith.com.