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TVCC drama students from Athens, Mabank earn awards

Trinity Valley Community College students Caleb Caldwell (left) and Tiffany Sexton were recently honored at the Region 6 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. The two students were recognized for their work in the fall 2012 production of “Too Much Memory.” (COURTESY PHOTO)

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Trinity Valley Community College students Tiffany Sexton of Athens and Caleb Caldwell of Mabank were recently honored for their work with the college’s theatrical productions.

Students from the TVCC Theatre Program traveled to Centenary College in Louisiana last week for the Region 6 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

At that event, Sexton won in the category of Lighting Technology and Projections for her projection design for “Too Much Memory.”

Caldwell was recognized in the Notorious Achievement in Graphics category for his poster design for “Too Much Memory.” That production was presented by the drama department last fall.

The design and acting students who competed at the festival were competing with undergraduate and graduates students from other community colleges, four-year private colleges and state universities. Region 6 includes colleges and universities from Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

Obituary: Naomi ‘Nana’ Harton Henning Cogdell

Naomi “Nana” Harton Henning Cogdell went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ March 7, 2013.

She was born May 28, 1919 in Anderson County to the late Clinton Walker and Ethel Gertrude Wright Harton. In 1936, Naomi married Willard D. Henning. They lived in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. When Willard passed away in 1959 Naomi moved with her daughter, Ethelene, back to Athens. Naomi went to beauty school and became a hair dresser. In 1967 Naomi married Bill “Papa” Cogdell. They were married until his death in 2008. Naomi and Bill were active members of First Baptist Church. They won yard of the month two times.

Naomi and Bill had a strong sense of community. If there was a need from a neighbor or friend, she wouldn’t just bring a dish, but prepare the whole meal. Nana and Papa had a special spot in their hearts for their lovely great-granddaughter, Courtnie Lynn, always preparing her favorite holiday food, Chop Suey.

Mrs. Cogdell is preceded in death by her two husbands Willard Henning and Bill Cogdell; sisters, Captola Turlington and husband Jerome and Dorothy Marie Harton.

Survivors include daughter, Ethelene Herrington, Plano; grandchildren Rob Herrington and wife Krystal, Plano, Rhonda Herrington, Grand Island, Nebraska; and very special great-granddaughter, Courtnie Lynn Herrington, Athens; brother, C. W. Harton and wife Lora, Cross Roads; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home.

Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Cross Roads Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in Athens Cemetery.

If desired, memorials may be made to Henderson County Food Pantry, P O Box 2062, Athens, Texas 75751.

Obituary: Brenda Hogan Boyd

Services for Brenda Hogan Boyd, 62, of Athens are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday in Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Gerald Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Boyd died March 7, 2013 in Athens.

She was born Feb. 3, 1951 in Merkel to the late Amos Jackson and Ella Ray Walter. After receiving her high school accredidation, Brenda earned a degree as a Registered Nurse from Trinity Valley Community College. She served as a nurse at University of Texas Medical Branch in Palestine and was a nurse manager for Austin State School. Brenda had been a resident of Athens 20 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers David Morris, Stanley Morris; sisters Rosie Chase, Joyce Boan, Jean Holte.

Survivors include husband of five years James Alan Boyd, Athens; son Scott Harbuck and wife Tamey, Raeford, North Carolina; brothers Larry Morris, Trent, Clifton Morris; sister Anna Mae Bren.

Visitation for family and friends will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary: Christie Sarrett

Christie Sarrett of Malakoff passed away on March 6, 2013 at the age of 51.

Christie was born on Sept. 7, 1961 in Dallas to James Works and Marlene Hanson Works.

She is survived by her parents; son, William and wife Samantha Sarrett; daughters, Brandy and husband Allen Coonrod and Rachel Gatlin; special companion Scooter; sisters, Terri and husband Kenneth Harper and Carol and husband Clifton Dunn; grandchildren, Isaac, Marrisa, Halie, Dalton, Trinity, Charity, Zabelah and Arian; great-grandchild, Isaac Jr.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. at Huckabee/Tomlinson Funeral Home in Malakoff and service to follow at 2 p.m.

Daily Brief: Top 5 Stories of the Week, Friday, March 8

By Michael V. Hannigan

WHAT YOU MISSED

– AMA: Is Loop 7 ever going to be finished?

– Athens student receives the highest honor in the National Forensic League Speech and Debate Honor Society.

– Reception for AMS Principal Winston McCowan. (Facebook photo album)

Obituaries: Mickey Parker and Sgt. Gary R. Slaton.

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