Five dollars can go a long way for a family in need right now at Brookshire’s in Athens.
The company is taking part in the Souper Bowl of Caring, and a bag of groceries is being given to the Athens Food Pantry for every $5 donation by a customer. The opportunity runs through Feb. 3.
Above, Brookshire’s Manager Charles Beasley adds another bag to the cart after a customer donated $5 Friday morning. (MICHAEL V. HANNIGAN PHOTO)
For more information about the Souper Bowl of Caring, click here. For more about Brookeshire’s, call 903-675-6680.
Alahna Nicole Williams passed away on Jan. 13, 2013 in Crandall, Texas.
Alahna was born on Oct. 2, 2012 in Athens to Delvin Jones and Jamiya Antranise Williams.
She is survived by her father, Delvin Jones; grandparents Terence Jones, Roshunda Burkins, Antrail Williams, Cheryl LaTonya Givens; great-grandparents Linda Harrell, LaNell Williams; great-great-grandparents Charlene Shelby, Clarice Daville; aunts Taylor Jones, Taylin Connley; uncles Corian Connley, Jabari Givens.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harley Harrell, Leslie Givens; great-grandparent Jessie Mae Williams.
A candlelight service will be held 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan, 20, 2013 the Malakoff High School football stadium for Alahna and her mother, Jamiya Williams.
Service for both Alahna and Jamiya will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at First Baptist Church on Mitcham Street in Malakoff and are under the direction on Huckabee/Tomlinson Funeral Home, Malakoff.
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Dustin J. Tobey recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Jamiya Antranise Williams of Malakoff passed away on Jan. 13, 2013 in Crandall, Texas.
Jamiya was born on Oct. 2, 1996 in Dallas to Antrail Williams and Cheryl LaTonya Givens.
Jamiya attended school in Malakoff and was an employee at Brookshire’s.
She is survived by her parents; brother Jabari Givens; uncle Gary Givens; aunts Kanita Ringold, Shonnette Givens and Dawn Givens; grandparents LaNell Williams and Donita Everett.
She was preceded in death by grandfather Leslie Givens and great-grandmother Jessie Mae Williams.
A candlelight service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the Malakoff High School football stadium.
Services will be held on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church on Mitcham Street in Malakoff under the direction of Huckabee/Tomlinson Funeral Home, Malakoff.
Interment will follow at Steen Cemetery in Malakoff with Bro: Nathan Wright officiating.
Pallbearers will be Brendon Williams, Stephen Adkins, Nicholas Adkins, Keshon Thomas, Chris Williams, Waylon Williams, Charles Plesant, Armond Plesant, Terrence Scott, Keonte Ross, Trammond Norman, and Patrick Barker.
Online condolences can be made at www.tomlinsonfuneral.com
William W. Owens, 90, of Malakoff, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 14, 2013 in Athens.
Mr. Owens was born on April 23, 1922 in Scatter Branch, Texas to the home of Hoyt Lafayette Owens and Mary Myrtle Surratt Owens.
Mr. Owens spent 27 years in covert operations with the Central Intelligence Agency and after retiring he entered into law enforcement. He was active in his community where he was judge for Star Harbor for 10 years. He had been a member of the Lions Club, Rotary Club, American Legion, and Central Intelligence Retirees Association.
He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946 and a recipient of two Purple Hearts for wounds received in the war.
Mr. Owens is survived by his bride of 18 years, Katherine Owens of Star Harbor; Clara Jo Owens, the mother of his three children; daughters Shirley and husband Lorin Durant, Pam and husband Rich Evans; sons Jerry Owens, Russell and wife Roxanne Sardina, and Paul Sardina. His legacy continues with 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt Lafayette and Mary Myrtle Owens; his brother, Joe Thomas Owens; and sister Louise Ramey.
Visitation for Mr. Owens will be Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Home, Malakoff. Service will be Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at the First Baptist Church, Malakoff, at 2 p.m. with Bro. Charles Kimble officiating.
Interment will be at the DFW National Cemetery on Friday, Jan. 25, at 1:15 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Ken Zimmer, Jerry Owens, Rich Evans, Richard Williams, Paul Sardina, and Russell Sardina.
