Obituary: Veda Anne Talbert

Funeral services for Veda Anne Talbert 76, Athens have been scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday October 6, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Athens, Texas with Bishop Bill Bridger officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at Shelby Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Talbert passed away October 1, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.

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K9 teams join Henderson County Sheriff’s Office

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Press release

ATHENS — When Sheriff Botie Hillhouse worked narcotics as a Deputy, he successfully handled Henderson County Sheriff’s Office first K9 Deputy, so this week he added two, full-time drug dogs to their team.

“Better still, we are paying for this proven, new weapon with money seized from drug arrests,” he said of the $125,000 operation. “No tax dollars are being spent, and instead we are using what would have been profits for drug dealers to destroy their business.”

During the first hour of their first day on the job, one of the dogs apprehended a wanted woman who escaped custody in a neighboring County.

“They are proving their worth,” the Sheriff said.

This summer, two Deputies – Meagan Hogan and David Robertson – were sent by Hillhouse to a five-week training school at the K9 Global Training Academy in Somerset, near San Antonio.

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Obituary: Michael Jenkins

Graveside services for Michael Jenkins, 64, of Athens are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Post Oak Cemetery in Malakoff with Bro. Frank Upchurch officiating.

Michael Jenkins went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 30, 2018 in Athens.

Michael Wayne Jenkins was born November 20, 1953 in Palestine, Texas the son of Wayne Jenkins and Billie Jean Hulcey Jenkins. He loved the Lord and being a member of Crossroads First Baptist Church. Mike worked as a truck driver for SAIA for many years and after retirement he worked part time at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Athens. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, but what he loved the most was spending time with his family. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather that will be missed by family and friends.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Billie Jean Jenkins.
He is survived by four children, Brandon Jenkins of Cross Roads, Micha Jenkins of Corinth, Christopher Jenkins of Palestine, Bradley Jenkins of Athens; one sister, Sherri Brown and husband William; one brother, Marcus Jenkins; four grandchildren, Dylan Jenkins, B.J. Jenkins, Ava Jenkins, Aaliyah Jenkins, and special friends Wayne and Margie Jock.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home family.
You may light a candle or write condolences to the family at www.hannigansmith.com

Obituary: Charles Price

Funeral services for Charles Price, 73, of Murchison are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Barton’s Chapel Assembly of God with Bro. Terry Thomison officiating. Interment will follow at Red Hill Cemetery near Murchison.

Charles Price went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2018 in Tyler.

Charles Lesley Price was born July 3, 1945 in Palestine, Texas the son of Lesley Newton Price and Maudie Patilla Price. He was a member of Barton’s Chapel Assembly of God where he also played church softball. Charles was raised in Springfield and Blackfoot Area, graduated from Cayuga High School then received his Associates degree from HCJC. He was a smart business man who owned several businesses, including ColorTyme and video stores in several states for many years. He then worked in the Northern Region of the TDC in the maintenance department for 20 plus years until he retired. Charles lived an interesting life in which he enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time with his family. He will be missed by all those who knew him.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents Lesley and Maudie Price and his loving wife Linda Jill Price.

He is survived by three children, Kevin Price of Murchison, Rhonda McRee of Brownsboro, Cindy Mitchell and husband Anthony Dale of Murchison; four grandchildren, Jacob Mitchell, Rachel McRee, Eric McRee, Jarrod McRee and his loving dog Tipsy.

Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday October 3, 2018 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens.

Serving as pallbearers: Lloyd Edwards, Lonnie Edwards, Kenny Edwards, Chris Edwards, Charlie Howell and Clay Rumbo
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home family.

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