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The 2017 Cedar Creek Lake Area Day at the Texas State Capitol will be February 7.

The Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the trip and making the arrangements. The cost per person will be $75 for chamber members and $85 for non-members. The nominal fee includes bus transportation, snacks on the bus and lunch at the Doubletree Hotel. As in years past, the only out-of-pocket expense to participants is what they may choose to spend at the Capitol Gift Shop.

Continue reading “CCL Day in the Legislature set for Feb. 7”

Henderson County District Attorney R. Scott McKee reported the July Term, 2016, Grand Jury returned the following True Bills for the November 30, 2016 meeting. In addition, 9 cases are indicted under seal.

• Colline Franscisca Munoz, 34, indicted for Prohibited Substance in Correctional Facility
• Daniel Lee Hester, 47, indicted for Manufacture or Delivery of Substance in Penalty Group One
• Albelardo Rojo-Valdez, 37, indicted for Assault
• Jeremy James Strawn, 37, indicted for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity and Theft of Firearm
• Natalie Specialann Boyd, 19, indicted for Burglary of Building
• Chet David French, 29, indicted for Tampering with Evidence and Possession Prohibited Weapon
• Christopher Lee Fischer, 27, indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance
• Cheyenne Michelle Miller, 25, indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance
• Alvertice Bowdie, 36, indicted for Manufacture or Delivery of Substance in Penalty Group One
• Horace Grely Dean, 37, indicted for Manufacture or Delivery of Substance in Penalty Group One
• Justin Troy Hetherwick, 22, indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance
• Robert Darrin Cantu, 28, indicted for Driving While Intoxicated
• Joshua Paul Rogers, 28, indicted for Burglary and Burglary
• Kristi Stout Costlow, 39, indicted for Burglary and Burglary
• Nathan Dale Roseberry, 39, indicted for Unlawful Possession of Firearm
• Bradley Korral Gould, 26, indicted for Unlawful Possession of Firearm
• Randy Lynn Reynolds, 29, indicted for Burglary and Unauthorized use of Motor Vehicle
• Robert Allen Shaddox, 49, indicted for Theft
• Truman Lynn Daughtery, 45, indicted for Aggravated Assault
• Larisha Denise Smith Sikes, 23, indicted for Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse
• Ernest Glenn Morgan, 34, indicted for Burglary
• Joseph Daniel Perez, 57, indicted for Tampering with Evidence
• Lester Thomas Butcher, 53, indicted for Evading Arrest or Detention and Possession of Controlled Substance
• Damon Wayne Pagitt, 24, indicted for Burglary and Possession of Controlled Substance

Payne Springs United Methodist Church and many guests, a record crowd, were entertained by Kadie Lynn a beautiful, talented young lady, Wednesday December 7. An abundance of delicious food was served at 6 p.m. Kadie Lynn sang several songs and the crowd brought her back with Merle Haggard’s “Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star” and a song she composed, “Stronger.” For a 13-year-old she has a powerful voice. She has a bright future moving forward. Thank you to all that attended. You are welcome to any fellowship night. (Courtesy photo)

Funeral services are scheduled for Nancy Woodruff, 79, of Athens at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens with Vincent Bailey officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home.

Ms. Woodruff went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in Athens.

Nancy Marilyn Redden Woodruff born August 10, 1937 in Dallas, Texas the daughter of Forrest Vestal Redden and Gladys Lorraine Baker Redden.  She was a member of the Kleberg Baptist Church and enjoyed teaching Sunday School.  She loved shopping and took great pride in her shoe collection.  Nana loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  “Tiny Momma” was a loving mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred E. Woodruff Sr., her parents, one son Randy Jay Caughron and one sister Norma Joyce Puckett.

She is survived by her five children, Becky Joyce McDowell of Athens, Peggy Jean Smith and husband David of Wills Point, Alfred Eugene Woodruff Jr. and wife Michelle of Athens, Ronald Ray Woodruff and wife Vickie of Brownsboro, Lisa Gail Borchardt and husband Larry of Athens; thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 P.M. Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens.

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

​Funeral services for Clyde Washington, 64, of Athens are scheduled for 2:30 P.M. Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home with Bro. Darren Miller officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens under the direction of Hannigan Smith Funeral Home.  

Mr. Washington passed away on Monday, November 21, 2015 in Tyler.   

Clyde Neal Washington was born November 3, 1952 in Hamlin, Texas the son of Clyde Thomas Washington and Ester Bell Frentress Washington.  He was a carpenter by trade and was well known for his talents in building projects.  Papa’s passion was spending time outdoors; especially in the mountains or fishing for the next big bass.  He was also a self-proclaimed gambler quoted as saying, “I’m not gonna win the Texas Lotto if I don’t buy a ticket.”  Pappy truly loved spending time with his family and he will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.    

He was preceded in death by his parents a sister Annette Powell and a great granddaughter Ella Raine Washington.     

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Cynthia Washington of Athens; two sons, Lowell “Bubba” Washington and wife Stasiu of Forney, Shaun Washington and wife Racel of Canton; three daughter, Pamala Cornelius and husband David, Destiny Conley and husband Tony Garcia, and Natalie Washington all of Athens; nine siblings, Shirley Moser, Thomas Washington and wife Elaine, Jerry Washington and wife Frances, Darrell Washington, Truman Washington and wife Elizabeth, David Washington and wife Sherry, Joyce Rivenbark, Peggy Hagood and husband Jimmy, Debra Simpson and husband Mike; twelve grandchildren, Kameron Washington and wife Andrea, Ivan Gonzalez, Gianna Gonzalez, Dominic Washington, Blake Washington and wife Macy Adams, Carra Washington, Colby Washington, Gavin Washington, Shaun Washington Jr., David Cornelius, Zackery Cornelius; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.  

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations be made to Home Place Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas.  4111 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75701 (903) 266-3400

Visitation will be held from 4-6:00 P.M., Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home.

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