Category: Obituaries

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our HCJC/TVCC colleague and friend Connie (CJ) Russell who passed away on Friday, July 22.

CJ was a teacher, a Hall of Fame Cheerleader coach, a mentor and a friend that made a positive impact on the lives of thousands of students and their families. Her passion was coaching the Cardinal Cheerleaders which she lead to five NCAA National Championships.

She loved HCJC/TVCC and it was shown through her dedication, support, and contributions to the college and its students. Her legacy will live on forever in the cheer world, TVCC, and through her students.

A Celebration of Life for CJ will be held Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 3-4 pm at the Trinity Valley Community College Auditorium. Contributions can be directed to the TVCC Foundation Office in memory of Connie Russell.

Please keep CJ’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Dr. Jerry King
Interim President

Our beloved Tommy Wayne Wallace was called to be with his Creator July 12, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He had requested no services be held, but his family invites you to join in celebrating his life by gathering at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Parish Hall of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 7900 Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX. Interment of his ashes will be alongside his brother and between his maternal grandparents at 3:30 p.m. at the historic King Cemetery in Aley, TX.

Tommy was born November 25, 1945 to Elyn and Joyce Thomas Wallace in Athens, TX and resided in Athens until the age of 14 at which time Dallas became his home. He attended both Athens and Dallas Public schools, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1964. Tommy joined the Navy in October 1965 and served the country he loved for over four years, with two tours of duty as a river boat gunner patrolling the Mekong River during the Vietnam War. Unfortunately, his exposure to Agent Orange during his service led to many of the health problems he suffered during the latter years of his life. After an Honorable discharge from the Navy with the rating of E4 Petty Officer-3rd Class, Tommy returned to Dallas to spend the remainder of his adult life working in both the public & private sector. He was member of the Big D 57 Texas Disabled American Veterans.

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Graveside services for David Adams “Pappy” Paup, 63 of Athens will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens.

David died unexpectedly on Wednesday evening (July 20) at the Kane Community Hospital in Kane, Pennsylvania, while in town to attend his family reunion.

He was born Jan. 30, 1953 in Kane, Pennsylvania the son of Donald and the late Dorothea Paup. On Jan. 9, 1976 in Crane, Texas he married Melissa Shields, who survives.

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Funeral services for Max Logan were held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church of Athens with Reverend Jason Smith officiating. Interment followed at Athens Cemetery under the direction of the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Family of Athens.

Mr. Logan passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 in Athens, Texas.

Max Earl Logan was born on June 6, 1941 in Altus, Oklahoma the son of Earl D. Logan and Avis G. Owens Logan. He attended Altus High School in Altus, Oklahoma and later graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Master’s Degree in Business. He taught school in Stigler and Ponca City, Oklahoma before moving to Athens, Texas where he was a Dean at Henderson County Community College/Trinity Valley Community College until his retirement in 2006. Max served as President of the Oklahoma Chapter of POA’s, the Henderson County Livestock Show, the Athens Booster Club, 4-H leader and also served on various committees in the City of Athens. Max was listed in the Oklahoma Who’s Who for Teachers. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Athens and enjoyed fishing and working at the Athens Marina after his retirement. Max was a great family man and will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

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The memorial service for Terry Reagen Bates, 70, of Mabank will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God of Eustace with Rev. Mix Williams and Pastor Jonathan Lilley officiating. Services are under the direction of the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Family of Athens.

Mr. Bates went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Terry Bates was born on October 13, 1945 in Hollis, OK, son of Charlie Hugh Bates and Bessie Hudgeons Bates. He was a member of the 32 Degree Scottish Rite and a Past Master at Roddy Lodge #734. Terry married the love of his life, Susan Pardue on January 7, 1977. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Eustace. Terry was a loving family man and will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Maxine Bates, Jewel Henry, Georgia Hadley, Nadine Pruitt, Norma Hankins, and Rita Malin; and brother Harold Bates.

He is survived by his wife Susan of Mabank; children, Tari’ Lancaster of Burleson, Scot Bates and wife Jennifer of Houston, Michael Bates and wife Julie of Midlothian, Tim Gundlach and wife Teresa of Grapevine, and Terry (Reagen) Bates II and wife Elizabeth of Fort Worth; brothers, Melvin Bates and Chuck Bates and wife Linda; sisters, Virginia Williams, Veneta Aaron, and Dianne Tatom and husband Glenn; and 12 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials to be sent to First Assembly of God, PO Box 117, Eustace, TX 75124.

You may light a memorial candle or write condolences to the family at www.hannigansmith.com.