Month: November 2013

Obituary: Harold Lloyd Wilbanks

wilbanksGraveside services for Harold Lloyd Wilbanks, 72 of Athens, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Carroll Springs Cemetery in Athens with Bro. Mike Drinkard and Scott Dishman officiating.

Mr. Wilbanks passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 in Palestine, Texas.

Harold Lloyd Wilbanks was born May 18, 1941 in Anderson County, Texas, the son of O.C. Wilbanks and Gracie Pearl Ingram Wilbanks. He joined the Air Force in August 1962 and was honorably discharged in August of 1968 after a tour in Vietnam. He was a Life Member of the Athens VFW Post 7103 and the Disabled Veterans Chapter in Palenstine, Texas. Harold was a member of Bois D’ Arc Baptist Church and enjoyed competitive shooting for disabled veterans, leatherwork and a good game of dominoes, bingo or horseshoes. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather and will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, William Jesse Wilbanks, Donnie Wilbanks, Clovis Wilbanks; and step-daughter, Susan Benton.

He is survived by his son, David Harold Wilbanks and wife Lisa of Rusk; daughter, Stephanie Strunk of Cobb, California; two sisters, Evalyn Roberts of Bradford, Texas, Linda Smith and husband William “Beri” of Palestine, Texas; two brothers, Paul Wilbanks of Athens, Danny Wilbanks and wife Myra of Athens; six grandchildren, Ashley, Jeremy, Christina, Tyler, Coby and Madison.

Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens.

Serving as Pallbearers are Terry Willingham, Kevin Clary, Chad Glenn, Calvin Smith, Donald Roberts, Keith Wilbanks.

Honorary Pallbearers will be George Blailock, Jason Tatum, Jeremy Miller, Michael Davis, Chase Glenn, Colby Glenn.

In Lieu of flowers please send memorials to: Operation Christmas Child Fund of either:

Dogwood Church – 6467 FM 2494, Athens, TX 75751 – Phone: (903) 677-3185

Or Bois D’ Arc Baptist Church – 310 A.C.R. 445, Palestine, TX 75803 – Phone: (903) 549-2373

The family would like to give special thanks to Greenbrier Nursing staff and the Hospice of East Texas.

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

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

FOOTBALL WRAP UP … Friday, Nov. 1

ATHENS: The Hornets are still undefeated (9-0) after beating Mineola tonight, 55-20. Athens will look to finish the regular season with a perfect record when they host Brownsboro next Friday.

BROWNSBORO: The Bears fell to 2-7 after losing to Canton, 35-25, in a game that was delayed because of lightning.

CROSS ROADS: The Bobcats are now 2-7 for the year after falling to Cayuga, 61-14,

MABANK: The Panthers were beaten by Van, 55-10, and fell to 2-7 on the year.

MALAKOFF: The Tigers moved to 8-1 on the season with a 41-3 win over Quitman.;

TRINIDAD: The Trojans fell to 4-5 on the year with a 52-6 loss to Calvert tonight.

TVCC Basketball Teams Tip Off 2013-14 Season Saturday

By Benny Rogers/TVCC Sports Information

The 2013-14 basketball season tips off on the road Saturday for the Trinity Valley Community College women’s and men’s teams.

The two-time defending national champion Lady Cardinals are scheduled to open at Arkansas Baptist College in a 3 p.m. tipoff. The Cardinals start their season in Plano at Collin County College against Ranger at 4 p.m.

The Cardinals are also scheduled for action Sunday in Plano against Midland in a noon start.

Both TVCC teams are scheduled to make their home debuts Tuesday at Cardinal Gym. The Lady Cardinals face Coastal Bend in a 5:30 p.m. tipoff and the Cardinals go against the Texas Riders at 8 p.m.

LADY CARDINALS

The No. 1-ranked Lady Cardinals went 36-1 last year (36-0 on the court) in claiming a second straight national title and the college’s seventh overall. On the court, they have won 72 straight games, but are officially bringing a 25-game winning streak into the season.

Sophomores returning from last year are Adut Bulgak (6-4), Roddricka Patton (5-4), Shlonte’ Allen (5-9), Julianne Anchling (6-3), Kyhonta Doughty (6-1) and Dominque Brooks (6-4).

Coach Elena Lovato’s lineup will be bolstered by sophomore transfers Kuaneshia “Coco” Baker (LSU) and Deborah Meeks (Washington). Both are 5-9 guards.

Region XIV Conference play opens Dec. 4 at home against Paris.

CARDINALS

The Cardinals posted a 20-win season and nabbed a win in the Region XIV Tournament in Kris Baumann’s first season as head coach.
The Cardinals have been picked to finish fourth in the East Zone by league coaches after going 20-12 overall and 10-9 in conference play a year ago.

Octavius Ellis is the lone player returning from last year’s squad. The 6-10 sophomore recently committed to Arizona State. Ellis had originally signed with Cincinnati before transferring to TVCC.

The Cardinals are expecting big things from newcomers Patrick Ingram (6-2) and Josh Robinson. Ingram is a 6-2 combo guard transfer from Iowa. Robinson is a 6-5 shooting guard.

The Cardinals are scheduled to open conference play at home Nov. 26 against San Jacinto.