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Jessica and Mark Crye of Athens proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Alexis Faith Crye.
Siblings Kaleb and Emma also welcomed their baby sister.
Alexis was born 8:08 a.m. Feb. 8 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. She was 6 pounds, 5 ounces.
Her grandparents are Tim and Denice Meredith of Athens, and Dottie Crye of Cross Roads.
The Pinnacle Women’s Club held its annual Philanthropic Luncheon last month, during which 15 15 non-profit and charitable organizations received donations.
Patsy Dehn, Philanthropy Chair, opened the meeting by expressing thanks to all of the area’s residents who supported the PWC Garage Sale last October.
Dehn said, ”So far this year, the PWC has returned $30,000 to the community through charitable donations, college scholarships and community projects. The funding for our philanthropic endeavors comes from the garage sale and other fundraising projects.”
“The Philanthropy Committee members Kay Robinson, Liz Lee, Monica Bell and Gloria Barrett performed many interviews and selected these organizations here today to receive this year’s donations. We are proud to recognize the achievements of these special organizations,” she said.
You can see all the photos on our Facebook page.
Air Force Reserve Airman John W. Nellist 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.
Nellist is the son of Scott Nellist of Brownsboro, and Janet Cantrell of Fort Worth.
He is a 2011 graduate of Brownsboro High School.
By Delanda S. Johnson
Special to HCT Now
On Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Wynnham Hotel in Dallas, Sis. Esther Mary Richardson (also known as Mother Richardson) celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends.
Sis. Richardson was born in Malakoff, however now lives in Dallas and is a member of Gaines Chapel AME Church where Rev. W. K. McDonald is the pastor.
Approximately 80 to 100 people waited for Sis. Richardson to enter the ballroom. As she entered with a big smile on her face, Sis. Richardson greeted everyone.
The program started with Delanda S. Johnson (who is also a cousin) as Mistress of Ceremony calling everyone to order and expressed the love for her from the Smith side of Sis. Richardson’s family.
Family members traveled from Michigan to help Sis. Richardson celebrate her birthday.
Rev. McDonald opened that program with a heartfelt prayer; with Presiding Elder Rev. James Ford giving the scripture that well described Sis. Richardson.
Sis. Richardson’s nieces, Marilyn Marks and Renell Stafford, gave a stirring testimonial to why we were there and a beautiful song, “Blessed Assurance,” was sung in which Sis. Stafford stated that we all have a story to tell.
Sis. Richardson’s daughter-in-law, Sis. Patsy Richardson, read a moving poem; while cousin Delanda S. Johnson sang “Wind Beneath My Wings.” Kirk Franklin’s “Smile” got the crowd moving and later Sis. Richardson’s son Bro. J. D. Richardson and wife Patsy presented 50 red roses and 50 yellow roses to their mother. Family member, friends, and ministers came forth to speak good will, kind words, and loving messages to Sis. Richardson.
Sis. Richardson said to everyone that she was happy to see each person in attendance and thanked them for coming to help her celebrate.
“I thank God for allowing me to live this long and I will continue to bless His Holy Name. If I can help somebody, then my living will not be in vain,” she said.
This is the song that she sang without missing a note; what a wonderful SPIRIT.
The birthday celebration was topped off with a wonderful meal and great music.
Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day AND happy Inauguration Day.
The Henderson County Black Rodeo Association held a well-attended parade Saturday. See photos from the event here.
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DON’T FORGET: The Henderson County Black History Committee will be hosting its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Candlelight Vigil tonight in Malakoff starting at 7 p.m.
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Congratulations to Bill Hunt of Texas Ragtime Inc. on being named the Athens Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year at the chamber banquet last Friday night.
You can find a list of the other award winners here, as well as our Facebook photo album with pictures from the event here.
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Not everything this weekend was happy. Sunday night, a candlelight service was held at Malakoff High School in honor of Jamiya Givens Williams and her daughter, Alahna Williams. who were killed in a car accident Sunday, Jan. 13.
We were there for the vigil.
Funeral services were set for today at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church on Mitcham Street in Malakoff under the direction of Huckabee/Tomlinson Funeral Home, Malakoff.
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Rich Flowers over at the Review has the first interview with new Athens City Council member Monte Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery took Mayor Jerry Don Vaught’s spot when Mr. Vaught became mayor.
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Average retail gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.14/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 gas outlets in Texas. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.26/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Including the change in gas prices in Texas during the past week, prices yesterday were 9.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 10.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 1.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 8.9 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
