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Warren Calvin “Cal” Miller, 92 years old of Mabank, slipped from the walks of this earthly life peacefully on Thursday morning, April 6, 2017 at his residence in the Mabank Nursing Home.
“Cal” was born in Montalba, Texas to William O. Miller and Lena Howard Miller. He was raised in the Tool area where he completed his education and “graduated” in the 8th grade. He went on the join the Navy and proudly serve our county in the 13th Special Seabees and overseas in Guam during wartime.
Funeral Services for the Honorable Judge Tommy Barnett, 66, of Cross Roads are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at First Baptist Malakoff with Bro. Frank Upchurch officiating. Interment will follow at Post Oak Cemetery near Cross Roads.
Tommy went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 1, 2017 in Tyler.
Thomas Jim Barnett was born May 17, 1950 in Athens, Texas the son of Brink Barnett and Mabel Adams Barnett. At the age of 2, he became the pride and joy and first child of Sue Barnett. Tommy attended first through eighth grade at Cross Roads I.S.D. and attended Malakoff High School where he was a graduate of the Class of 1968. He attended Henderson County Junior College and then went on to Sam Houston State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in 1974 and the nickname “Yard Dog”. In 1995 he attained his Masters of Education from Stephen F. Austin University. Tommy taught Vocational Agriculture in Cross Roads for 32 years. He also spent time as Cross Roads High School principal and Malakoff I.S.D. Special Education teacher. As Principal, he was responsible for starting the Honors Night Out for Seniors. However, his true love was teaching students in his Ag Science Classes where: he and his students won numerous awards and he made the most impact on the lives of so many young people. His love and desire to educate his students was recognized when Cross Roads I.S.D. named their new Agricultural Science building the “Tommy Barnett Ag Complex” on March 30 of this year. Tommy was awarded the Henderson County Woodrow Walker Memorial Award in 1996 and was a member of the Henderson County Area GO TEXAN Committee. Although recognized for numerous other honors, one thing he really enjoyed was being involved with the Senior Olympics at local Nursing Homes. In 2006 Tommy was elected to the position of Henderson County Justice of the Peace Precinct #5 where he served honorably until his passing. Tommy had a sense of humor that could only be matched by that of his father, Brink Barnett. He never met a stranger and was loved by all that crossed his path. He was extremely devoted to his wife, his family, friends, students, his community and especially his trusty companion Boone. The impression he made on his students was evident in the love they had for him and their desire to be better people because of him. One word that comes to mind to describe the legacy of Tommy Barnett ………… UNFORGETABLE.
Funeral services for Alphinell Berry, 79, of Athens are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Lake Athens Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Curry officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens.
Ms. Berry went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 31, 2017 in Athens.
Iva Alphinell Arthus Berry was born April 7, 1937 in Malakoff, Texas the daughter of Ernest Linder Arthus and Frances Naomi Whitman Arthus. She was a dedicated member of the Lake Athens Baptist Church; with involvement in the Choir, the Ladies Sunday School Class, the sewing ministry, Operation Christmas Child and many more. Her professional career was spent entirely at First National Bank of Athens, where she worked for over 31 years before her retirement. Her extra time was spent with her children and grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and dear friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all she knew and loved.
Funeral services for Linda Price, 75, of Athens are scheduled for 2 pm Monday, January 23, 2017, at the Barton’s Chapel Assembly of God in Murchison with Bro. Terry Thomison officiating. Interment will follow at Red Hill Cemetery near Murchison and will be under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home.
Mrs. Price passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017, in Tyler.
Funeral services for Kristi Surles-Wolfen, 50, of Arlington, formerly are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Athens with Pastor Bud Surles officiating. Interment will follow at Athens Cemetery under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home.
Ms. Wolfen passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 in Arlington, Texas.