Obituary: Cody Glenn Sims

Cody Glenn Sims was born to Cecil and Cindy Sims in Athens, Texas on September 1, 1998 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 5, 2018. Cody was raised in Athens along with his sister, Shelby Leigh Sims.

Cody enjoyed hunting, fishing, floating the river and all outdoor activities. He also enjoyed sports and Texas Rangers baseball. He earned his GED and had just completed his CDL Truck Driving Course through Tyler Junior College.

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Obituary: James Parker

Graveside services for James Parker, 90, of Athens are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the Athens Cemetery with the Rev. Lynette Solomon officiating. Services are under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens.

Mr. Parker passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Athens.

James Ivean Parker was born September 2, 1927 in Cushing, Texas the son of Kinchen LeGrande Parker and Aurelia Susan Levonia Neel Parker. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and enjoyed fishing and spending time in the outdoors. James was a self-employed carpenter who loved to build things and tinker around with wood. He was very out-going and enjoyed his time at Oakwood making friends. Paw Paw enjoyed spending time with his family.

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Obituary: Faye Owen

Services for Faye Owen are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Autry’s Carroll Lehr Funeral Home with burial to follow at Malakoff City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Faye was born on December 20, 1929 in Henderson County to Virgil Williams and Lucy Thompson Williams. She passed away on May 1, 2018 in Athens, TX with her family by her side.

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