Obituary: Betty Jean McClure

mcclure-bettyMemorial services for Betty Jean McClure, 79, of Athens, Texas are scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens with Pastor Olin Bowles officiating. A memorial visitation will be held at the funeral home prior to the services from 5-6 p.m.

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.

Obituary: Lavada Wilkins

wilkins-lavadaFuneral services are scheduled for Lavada Wilkins, 77, of Athens at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, December, 10, 2016 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens with Bro. Frank Upchurch officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home.

Ms. Wilkins passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 in Athens.

Lavada Mac Moore Wilkins born May 29, 1939 in DeKalb, Texas the daughter of W.A. Moore and Florence F. Legg Moore. She loved to quilt, crochet and also enjoyed gardening, dancing and bowling. “Mac” was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

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Obituary: Charlotte Lawrence

unnamed-23Memorial services for Charolette Lawrence, 59, of Athens, Texas are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Faith Fellowship Church in Athens.

Mrs. Lawrence passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 in Athens.

Charolette Dianne Melton Lawrence was born August 29, 1957 in Dallas, Texas the daughter of Burice Ray Melton and Darlene Williams Coker. She was an active member of Faith Fellowship Church and loved helping and serving others.

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Obituary: Clarence Sisemore

Clarence Sisemore
Clarence Sisemore

Graveside Services for Clarence Sisemore, 62, of Athens will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Holly Springs Cemetery north of Athens in Van Zandt County with Bro. Roland Alsobrook officiating. Services will be under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home.

Mr. Sisemore passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in Athens.

Clarence Edd Sisemore was born February 9, 1954 in Sherman, Texas, the son of Joseph Valco Sisemore and Ruell Estes Sisemore. Clarence worked as a fabricator for Plasson before retiring. Clarence was an avid outdoorsman with a great passion for yard work, such as cutting trees and mowing. He was a loving and devoted man who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially listening to his grandson play his guitar and did his best to take part in all Chandler’s activities.

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Obituary: Jimmy Reynolds

Funeral services for Jimmy Reynolds, 77, of Payne Springs will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2016 at Payne Springs Methodist Church with Rev. David Diller officiating. Interment will follow at Payne Springs Cemetery and will be under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens.

Mr. Reynolds went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in the company of his loving family.

Jimmy Reynolds was born September 16, 1939 in Malakoff, Texas the son of Walter Reynolds and Julia Pelham Reynolds. Jimmy spent 20 years as an Agriculture Inspector and Engineer for the State of Texas after earning his Bachelors of Engineering from Texas Tech University. After his retirement from the State he invested in rental property. The many community positions Jimmy held included Mayor of Eustace, Eustace School Board, Eustace Bicentennial Chairman, Eustace Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Henderson County Fair Board, Henderson County Wildlife Committee, Payne Springs Water Board and a member of the Henderson County Fire District #2. His few hobbies other than hard work were hunting, travelling, and fixing up old cars. Those who knew him best knew he loved watching his granddaughter and all her activities. Mr. Reynolds was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Rebecca Gartrell.

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