MountMount PleasantPleasant TribuneTribune www.TribNow.com 147th Year • No. 5 Mount Pleasant, Texas Saturday, January 16, 2021 75¢ Monday marks 35th celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “We shall always march ahead” By DI DUNCAN [email protected]

MLK Jr. Day is a national holiday honoring the work of the late pastor and human rights activist, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King believed in a fair country, undi- vided by race and class, where each child had as much opportunity as the next. As a nation, much of our great civic progress can be attributed to King’s unwavering conviction and his willingness to fight for the rights of all people. Dr. King was born in Atlanta, Georgia in the 1920s, just on the cusp of the Great Depression. As the son of a baptist minister, he grew up in the church, but Dr. King stated that the defining factor for his religious beliefs was the love that his family shared. Dr. King stated in his autobiography, “I have a mar- velous mother and father. I can hardly remember a time that they ever argued (my father happens to be the kind who just won’t argue) or had any great falling out. Cutline These factors were highly significant in determining COURTESY PHOTO my religious attitudes. It is quite easy for me to think In Stride Toward Freedom, King’s 1958 memoir of the terracial cooperation enabled him to fight effectively of a God of love mainly because I grew up in a family boycott, he declared the real meaning of the Montgom- against the Southern system of legalized racial segrega- where love was central and where lovely relationships ery bus boycott to be the power of a growing self-re- tion and discrimination. were ever present.” spect to animate the struggle for civil rights. Dr. King continued to fight this battle for many years, Dr. King was also a very gifted student. Having flown Influenced by Mohandas Gandhi, he advocated civil rallying citizens all over the country. “We cannot walk through school curriculum with ease, he enrolled in disobedience and nonviolent resistance to segregation alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that college when he was just 15 years old. in the South. According to the King Center, the civil we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back,” he Dr. King received a doctorate degree in theology and rights leader went to jail 29 times for acts of civil dis- said. in 1955 helped organize the first major protest of the obedience. The peaceful protests he led throughout the In 1963, the massive March on Washington for Jobs African American civil rights movement: the successful American South were often met with violence, but King and Freedom was held, with King’s famous “I Have a Montgomery Bus Boycott. After Rosa Parks was arrest- and his followers persisted, and the movement gained Dream” speech as the grand finale. Two hundred and ed for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery, momentum. fifty thousand people gathered outside the Lincoln Me- Ala. bus, King organized a 13-month mass protest that King appealed to the consciences of all Americans, morial to hear the stirring speech. ended with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that segrega- thus building popular support for civil rights reform. tion on public buses is unconstitutional. His strategy of emphasizing nonviolent protest and in- See MLK Page 2

Terry Scoggin talks hospitalization rates, vaccines Titus County Jail takes on federal inmates, bumps up staff

PHOTO BY DI DUNCAN By DI DUNCAN Currently, Scoggin says that there are more than [email protected] 3,500 individuals on the vaccine waiting list, and By DI DUNCAN that he and local officials are working with the state [email protected] Titus Regional Medical Center CEO Terry Scoggin to have Titus County established as a vaccine hub. has released new information on regional hospital- This designation would ensure that the county re- Titus County Sheriff Tim Ingram told county ization rates and the county’s future with vaccines. ceives larger quantities of vaccines in future ship- commissioners at the last meeting that with other According to Scoggin, last Friday, the region hit a ments. local facilities full or overcrowded due to the pan- peak in hospitalizations before stabilizing again for According to DSHS, 234 providers, including 28 demic, Titus County Jail can give a little relief by a short time. On Monday, the region reached a new vaccination hubs, will receive much larger allot- taking on federal inmates. peak of 241 hospitalized patients and 79 beds in ICU. ments of the vaccine in the coming weeks. Almost Ingram said that these local facilities have not As of Tuesday, these counts decreased to 231 hospi- 160,000 doses will be distributed to the hubs, while often asked for assistance with their population, talized patients with 78 ICU beds. 38,300 will be given to other providers. This does not so there is ample room for these federal prisoners. On vaccines, Scoggin says that TRMC received 300 include those in the federal Pharmacy Partnership With more prisoners, though, comes a need for doses from the state in the first shipment to distribute and Long-Term Care program. more jailers. Commissioners approved moving for phases 1A, 1B, and high-risk candidates. The next Additionally, Texas providers will receive half a approximately $130,000 from the reserve fund to shipment, expected to arrive next week, includes 700 million second doses of the vaccine for those whose second doses of the vaccine. first doses were administered weeks ago. See JAIL Page 5 Cypress Bank Supporting East Texas 1312 South Jefferson Mt. Pleasant, TX. 75455 Law Enforcement 903-572-9856 BECOME A MEMBER TODAY www.CypressBankTX.com www.easttexas100club.org

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PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCEMENT Mount Pleasant, Texas Senior Chairman Ken Pilgrim and the Pilgrim Bank Board of Directors are pleased to announce the promotions of the following employees. These promotions were approved by the Board of Directors during their December 2020 meeting.

MICHELLE OWENS promoted from Senior Vice President & Corporate Operations Services Officer to Executive Vice President & Corporate Operations Officer Owens was raised in Conroe, TX and later moved to Pittsburg where she graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1995 and attained her associates of Banking in 2002. In 2009 Owens earned an ICBA certified Community Bank Compliance Officer Certification, which she has kept since. In years past, she has completed the Titus County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class, held different positions with the American Cancer Society Franklin, Titus Morris County Relay for Life including the Event Chairperson, and served on the Cypress Basin Hospice Board for a year. Michelle is married to Josh Tidwell. They have four children: Hannah Owens with grandchildren Maddox and Remington Harris, Garret Owens, Tori Tidwell with granddaughter Kynlee Andress and Alexandra Giannoni. Michelle is a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pittsburg where she served as a youth leader for several years when her daughter was young. Michelle and Josh love to travel, enjoy live music, trying new places or just living life on their land. Their future dream is to have many farm animals and get their grandkids on horses. President and CEO, COO Brent Woodruff said, “Michelle’s experience in bank operations and technology gives her the tools we need to excel in the future as our industry must blend the best in customer experience in our lobbies and online. She is a real asset to our bank and to our community.”

SHANE McNIEL promoted from Assistant Vice President - Network Administrator to Vice President & Technology Officer McNiel was born and raised as a proud Avinger Indian in Avinger, TX where here graduated in 1992. He later graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a Bachelors of Agriculture Science and a minor in Education. Shane moved to Mt. Pleasant almost 10 years ago. McNiel is a member of First Baptist Church Mt. Pleasant, Chapel Hill Education Foundation President, and Little Dribblers Board member for the Chapel hill association. Shane is happily married, for 21 years, to Kacee Renee Anderson, who is from Hughes Springs. McNiel has three kids: son Cole Austin, who is attending SFA, and joined the National Guard whom shipped out to basic on January 12th, Daughter, Micah Rhea, a sophomore at Chapel Hill ISD where she is a cheerleader and plays basketball and youngest daughter Kinsley Jerrica, who is a 7th Grader at Chapel Hill ISD and is a cheerleader whom also plays basketball. McNiel enjoys camping, hunting, fishing and above all, spending time with his family. President and CEO, COO Brent Woodruff said, “Shane’s experience and knowledge in Technology is vital in running the operations at the bank. We are blessed to have someone with his expertise to support our staff and customers.”

LINDA EVANS promoted from Lobby Services Officer to Assistant Vice President Lobby Services Officer Evans grew up and graduated from Bridgeport High school, and later attended Weatherford College. Linda currently lives in Paradise, TX with her husband Mike, who is a retired City Administrator. Together, they have 5 grown children and 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Evans began working in banking in 1985 and began working for Pilgrim Bank in 2015, holding several different operation positions. Linda enjoys being at Pilgrim Bank because of the focus on customer service. She is able to build meaningful relationships and has developed great friendships over the years with her customers. Linda enjoys yoga, exercising, swimming, riding her bike and most of all, playing with her grandchildren every chance she can get. President and CEO, COO Brent Woodruff said, “Linda’s experience and knowledge in banking operations provides our Decatur branch with the skills they need to deliver excellent customer service.”

KAREN FERGUSON promoted from Vice President - Lobby Services Officer to Vice President & Region Lobby Services Officer Ferguson is a lifelong resident of Mt. Pleasant, graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School. Karen has taken various banking courses over the years and has a certificate from The Bank Operations Institute, Texas A&M University Commerce. Karen married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Ferguson. She has one son, Kris and his wife Starla. She also has a grandson, John Paul. They currently reside in Longview, Texas. Karen is a member of Southside Church of Christ where she serves as a Sunday school teacher. Karen is passionate about spending time with her friends and family on her off days. President and CEO, COO Brent Woodruff said, “Karen’s experience and expertise in banking makes her a valuable part of our team. Her dedication, commitment and continuous leadership in her role as a lobby service officer are vital to our commitment and focus of delivering lasting value and an unsurpassed customer experience.”

JARED NEAL promoted from Network Administrator to Assistant Vice President & Network Administrator Neal was born in Paris, TX where he lived for about 12 years before moving to Sachse, TX. Neal moved to Pittsburg in 2001 where he attended high school. Jared attended college at NTCC and Texarkana College where he graduated with his associate’s degree. Neal currently has plans to attend Texas A&M to get his bachelors in computer science and completing his CompTIA Network+ certificate. Jared is son to Kathy and Jeff Neal; brother is Matt and his wife McKenna with Niece Eden. Neal won the Horizon award at NTCC which is given to those spending time and energy into the community during their time at college. Fun fact! Jared was in the movie Straw Dogs where he got to meet James Woods and James Marsden. Neal was also on the Price is Right which was not televised. Jared enjoys spending time fishing, camping, cooking and being with his girlfriend Ayleen. President and CEO, COO Brent Woodruff said, “Jared is well versed in the knowledge of Technology. We are grateful to have someone who is passionate and dedicated to serving our 15 locations in this field.”

DEBBIE KENNEDY promoted from Vice President & Loan Officer to Senior Vice President & Loan Officer Kennedy was born & raised in Donley County & now lives on the farm/ranch she grew up on. Debbie was one of 2 graduates from Hedley High School in 1984. Kennedy started working at Security State Bank (Now Pilgrim Bank) in Hedley in 1988. In January 1998, Pilgrim Bank opened a branch in Clarendon, where she now works. Kennedy has been faithfully serving her community through banking for 33 years. Debbie has two daughters, Kasi and her husband Corey and Julie. She also has 5 precious grandchildren, Kennadi, Kreedence, Cutter, Jayla and Tate, all of whom live locally. Debbie raised her daughters in the First Baptist church of Hedley. She serves on the board of Rowe Cemetery Association. She takes pride in the cemetery and strives to honor those that have passed away. In her spare time, she raises cattle on her family farm/ranch. Kennedy loves to garden and enjoy the beautiful outdoors and the wildlife around her farm. Debbie also loves to spend time with her family/friends and ride her Harley motorcycle. President and CEO, COO Brent Woodruff said, “Debbie’s experience and knowledge in agriculture has established her as an expert in our commercial market. We are pleased to have her serve the good people of Donley County.”

AMANDA GARCIA promoted from Personal Banking Officer to Assistant Vice President & Loan Officer Garcia grew up in Decatur, TX and graduated from Decatur High in 2009. Amanda is married to Felipe Garcia and has a son, Benjamin. The Garcia’s are members of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur, where Amanda spends her time as a Sunday School teacher assistant. She is also apart of the JBD Catholics softball team. Garcia joined Pilgrim Bank in 2012 where she began as a teller for 1 year, loan assistant for 5 years, and personal banking officer for 3 years prior to accepting her new role. In Amanda’s spare time, she enjoys trying out new recipes, which includes traditional Mexican dishes, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family. President and CEO, COO Brent Woodruff said, “Amanda is a great “community focused” lender. Her passion to serve our customers in the Wise County area makes her a vital part of our Decatur lending team.”

Pilgrim Bank, chartered in 1911 in Pittsburg, Texas, has 15 bank locations across Northeast Texas, North Central Texas and the Texas Panhandle.

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Jan. 16,2021 PERSPECTIVESPERSPECTIVESPERSPECTIVES TribNow.com • Page 3 The View This and that for January 2021 We have 13X more With organic, you From A Farr glyphosate in our bod- get 40% fewer carbon ies now than in the On emissions, 45% less en- By TRACY FARR mid-90s when Roundup ergy use, 3X more water Contributing Writer for use with GMO was Gardening holding capacity, and introduced. Even tiny 3-6 times more profit for amounts are linked to By DAVID WALL farmers, and NO toxic serious diseases and chemicals. The plastic looks chronic health issues. Over the past 60 years, Tilling your garden kills trillions of much needed vegetable nutrients have declined by 6% for protein, fungi and resets the stage for weeds. 20% for vitamin C, 15% for iron, and 38% for ribofla- pretty, but to owe The weight of living organisms in the top 6” of soil vin. This is due to declining soil health and a desire varies from 5-20K lbs/acre, depending on the avail- to increase the sugar content in vegetables. is a pity ability of water, nutrients, climate and soil type. Wa- Every year, plants make enough sugars to fill ter flowing through an organic garden leaves clear a train 30 million miles long, which would reach I just calculated that it will take me only 137 or close to it, as opposed to muddy. around the earth 1,200 times. A tree has 18 trillion years to pay off all my credit card debt – which Under normal conditions, two bushels of top soil cells! Philadelphia is going organic and has banned is good news because I thought I’d be paying on are lost for every bushel of corn produced. 20-40% synthetic pesticides in all parks, trails, and play- those bills forever. of all your vegetable sugars a plant produces go into grounds. Oh, if all cities could do the same! I’m not really sure how I got so deep in credit the soil to feed microbes who, in turn, provide need- Raised be gardens promote healthy soil as they card debt, but I’m sure it has something to do with ed nutrients to the plant roots. A single teaspoon drain faster, warm soil faster have a greater depth of me having to purchase something “right now; no, of healthy soil contains more micro-organisms than fertile soil, and have less traffic. The only negative is not later; it might not be there later; and look at the entire human population of earth. nutrients leach out faster. that price; if we don’t buy it right now, we’ll miss the savings; this is something I really need, not like all those other things; this is the one; and I promise I won’t buy another thing for 12 months, Big Spring loses aristocratic life of party I practically guarantee!” The people of Big Spring But he figured wrong Yep, that’s how I got in this mess. I “needed” all mourned the passing on because who should show those things; couldn’t live without them; had to Jan. 13, 1885 of the English This Week in up in his new saloon in Big have “it” right then and there, no matter what “it” earl who had been their Spring, the current end of was, even though I didn’t exactly have the money boozy benefactor for the Texas History the line, in August 1883 to pay for “it.” past year and a half. By BARTEE HAILE but Heneage Finch and his “Sir, have you ever seen something so high Thirty-six years earlier, valet? tech? Of course you haven’t because this is hot Joseph Heneage Finch was The earl had arrived off the drawing board, right off the assembly line, born into the good life of the previous evening and custom made to your specifications, guaranteed the English aristocracy. His father was the sixth Earl of gone to the Cosmopolitan Hotel to bed down for the to work right out of the box, with a 12-month war- Aylesford, which made Heneage the seventh in the series night. Informed by the female proprietor that she was ranty, parts and labor, and if you charge it to your if he succeeded in outliving his sire. full up, Finch asked what she would take for the place. ‘Gotta Have It Now Credit Card’ this morning, In late 1874, Heneage began hanging around with none The woman named a price, he paid her in cash and in- you’ll receive our 2-percent-off sales price, and other than the Prince of Wales. The future King Edward structed his valet to evict the guests from the two best only have to pay $11.95 per month until it’s all VII would not inherit the throne for 37 years, so he passed rooms. paid off. Sir, you need this, and you’ll be unhappy the time drinking, womanizing and hunting. Since those When he came down the next morning, Finch made to your dying day if you let this deal slip through happened to be Heneage’s three favorite pastimes, the her a present of the inn he had bought only hours before. your fingers.” two became best friends and inseparable companions. It was hers free and clear on one condition: that the two I probably should have let a few of those deals Promising the hunting trip of a lifetime, the prince rooms in which he had spent the night always be reserved slip right through my fingers. On second thought, talked his bosom buddy into accompanying him on a for him. I should have let ALL of them slip through. four-month tour of India. But halfway through the dream A Chicago newspaper sent a reporter to West Texas I got my first credit card when I was in college. It vacation Heneage hurried home to confront an unfaithful the next spring to track down an English earl rumored was a Montgomery Ward card. I remember going wife. to be living in a “castle” north of a place called Big Spring. to one of their stores and walking tall through the He caught the countess-to-be fooling around with an- Finch’s “castle” turned out to be a nine-room unpainted aisles, knowing I could flash a little plastic and get other blue-blood. Rather than reach some sort of quiet plank house. While the residence was hardly newswor- anything I wanted. understanding, he broke an unwritten rule of Victorian thy, the interior rated a full-page story. At its height, Montgomery Ward was one of the society by filing for divorce. “It is a formidable arsenal and contains one of the most largest retailers in America, and boy was I proud Much to the delight of the public, the scandalous case valuable private collections of guns and hunting para- to have one of their cards. Unfortunately, they dragged on for two years. Then it was thrown out of court phernalia in the United States,” wrote the reporter. “The went out of business in 2001; but for me, Mont- after the hypocritical husband’s own adulterous affairs walls are covered with rifles, shotguns, revolvers, der- gomery Ward will live on and on and on because came to light. ringers, cartridge belts, spurs (and) game bags” used by I’m still paying on a top-of-the-line car stereo I A century or two earlier, Queen Victoria would have Finch and his brothers Clement and Daniel in their daily bought for a car I sold almost 30 years ago. had Heneage’s head for his disgraceful behavior. In the hunts. At one time I had so many credit cards that they fifth decade of her 63-year reign, the stern monarch did Even more impressive was the evidence of heavy drink- barely fit in my wallet, and my wallet barely fit in the next best thing by letting him know that he was no ing. “The most conspicuous thing about the premises my pocket. I never did get one of those American longer welcome in England. was a pile of empty bottles as big as a haystack.” Express cards, though, because I didn’t like the So Heneage Finch left his native land in 1881 never The Finch boys did not drink all that booze by them- thought of having to pay off the card, in full, at to return. With an annual income or “remittance” of selves, which explained the earl’s popularity in those the end of the month (how barbarian). Besides, $50,000, he could look forward to a very comfortable ex- parts. Generous to a fault, he picked up the tab for ev- I never had a job which put me in the American ile. erything. Express demographic. Finch’s first stop was New York, where he was intro- The “castle” burned to the ground in the fall of 1884, a Currently, I have two credit cards in my wal- duced to the tycoon Jay Gould. When he expressed the minor setback that did not keep Finch from throwing a let and receive bills for five. I’m not exactly sure usual Englishman’s interest in the wild frontier, the rob- big Christmas Eve party in town. But he could not shake how that happened (maybe the magic of David ber baron referred him to the Lone Star State and sug- off the effects of the festivities and spent the next three Blaine?), but it did. Of the two cards, it’s probably gested that he take one of his railroads, the Texas & Pacif- weeks in bed. okay if I use one of them, but if I ever try to use the ic, to the end of line. Heneage Finch took his last breath on Jan. 13, 1885. Ac- other one, I’ll be so over my credit limit that my Finch followed Gould’s advice and rolled into Colorado cording to local folklore, death came less than 15 minutes great grandkids will be paying off my debts. City in the summer of 1881. The first person he met was a after his doctor told him that he had that long to live. Wait a minute. Now THAT sounds like a plan! Texas Ranger turned saloonkeeper named John Birdwell. The same physician prepared the bloated body of the Use the plastic now, buy the things I “need,” and They had nothing in common except a love of hunting exiled earl for shipment back to England. The frontier maybe a few things I just want, and let my chil- and alcoholic beverages, but that provided the founda- sawbones swore that the life-of-the-party’s liver was as dren’s children pay it all off for me. It’s the least tion for their odd-couple friendship. hard as a rock and weighed 14 pounds! they can do for me, seeing that I pert near gave Vowing to return after seeing the sights in America, the them life. exiled earl, whom the ex-lawman called “Judge,” boarded “Murder Most Texan” is a must read for fans of true The Moral of the Story is: “A wise man pays no an eastbound train. When he saw neither hide nor hair crime and Texas history. Order your copy for $24.00 (tax attention to credit cards, but a fool does, with in- of the odd English fellow for almost two years, Birdwell and shipping included) by mailing a check to Bartee t ere st .” figured he must have found a locale more to his liking. Haile, P.O. Box 130011, Spring, TX 77393.

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Page 4 • TribNow.com OBITUARIES Jan. 16, 2021 HERNANDEZ Online condolences may be made at Nail-HaggardFH. that a great-grandfather had done in the local churches. com All who knew Dave knew that his math skills were aston- Jesus Emanuel Hernandez, age 39, of Mt. Pleasant ishing. He loved to play cards and his competitiveness TX, was born on January 6, 1982 to Andres Hernandez lasted right up until the end. and Amparo Ramos, he made a grand entrance into- SUMMERLIN It did not take long talking with Dave to discover that Jimmie Lee Summerlin of Mt. Pleasant passed away this world and took a helicopter ride. Today, January he was a man of deep faith. Like his loving wife, he was at his beloved ranch house on the morning of January 8, 2021 he left this world to be with his heavenly father not a minister by title, but was called by God and min- 13, 2021. He was born on June 21, 1944 in Titus Co. He is and his mom. Jesus attended and graduated from Mt. istered to many by teaching Bible study classes for 50+ survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Louise Summerlin, Pleasant High School. - years, serving as a deacon, working in kid’s programs, brothers Kenneth Summerlin, Barry Summerlin, son Kev- A Memorial service will be held at a later date. and with a servant’s heart volunteering for anything that ini Summerlin and wife Sherrie, son Tony Summerlin and needed to be done around church. Dave also had a heart wifew Vanessa, and daughter Stephanie Summerlin Hard- to serve his local community through charities and vari- castlec and husband Cody. Grandchildren Michelle Sum- GREEN ous organizations. Carol Lynn Walker merlin,m Brandon Summerlin, Shaina Cline, Kelee Summer- Survivors include his daughter and three sons: Cindy Green, age 77, passed lin,l Amber Hornsby, Brittney Sharp, Kayla Ratcliff, Jarrett and Dwayne Rosewell of Grapevine, Texas; Bruce and away on January 12, 2021 Tutt,T Kolby von Gonten , Mason von Gonten, and Jared Mary Ruth Boobar of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; Mark and Cathy in Longview, TX. She was vonv Gonten. Great-grandchildren, Jayden, Amiya, Kaylani, Boobar of Kilgore, Texas; and Tim Boobar and Kathy Al- born on January 1, 1944 in Leah,L Weston, Chaise, Riley Mae, Travis, and Dawson. He len-Boobar of Plano, Texas. Other survivors include his Amarillo, TX to Eldon and isi preceded in death by his parents Leslie C, and Opal Sum- nine grandchildren: Michelle Rosewell, Megan Rosewell, Ruby Brown Walker. merlin.m Matthew Boobar, Kenneth Boobar, Bradley Boobar, Re- There will be a come and Jimmie grew up and graduated high school from Mt. becca Boobar, Kimberley Newman, Tiffany Stahl, and go visitation to celebrate Vernon,V Tx. After graduating high school, Jimmie joined Carly Shrauner; and five great-grandchildren: Alexis, Tay- her life on Saturday, Janu- Carol Lynn Walker Green thet United States Air Force. He and Mary met in 1965 lor, Ethan, Trinity, and Spencer. He is also survived by his ary 16, 2021 at Curry-Wel- whilew he was home on leave and they were married the brother and sister-in-law Kenny and Berdelle Boobar of born Funeral Home from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. followingfo year on June 4, 1966. In May of 1967, while over Great Falls, Montana, sister-in-law Barbara Sigurdson of Carol was a long time Seamstress, who also taught sew-- seas,s Jimmie and Mary welcomed their first son, Kevin, Plymouth, Minnesota and brother-in-law and sister-in- ing classes for many years. She was married to the love off intoi the world while on a military base located in En- law, Larry and Robyn Sigurdson, of Punta Gorda, Florida. her life Darrell for 59 years. gland.g Their small family was then moved to San Antonio, A visitation will be held at Highland Park Baptist She is survived by her husband Darrell Green; son, Kerry TXT where Jimmie completed his 4 years of service. They Church, 2801 S. Jefferson Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, Texas on Green and wife Brinda; son, Michael Green and wife Shaw-- thent moved closer to home where Jimmie began working Saturday, January 23rd at 10:00 AM followed by a memo- na; son, Darrell Green Jr. and wife Rachel; grandchildren,, forfo the Petrofina Refinery in Mt. Pleasant with Mary’s dad, rial service at 11:00 AM. The memorial service will also be Michael Green, Kendal Green, Karianne Ledesma, Aman-- H.E.H.E. Worsham. W streamed on the Highland Park Baptist Church Facebook da Green, Brennan Green, Alexis Green, Blakely Green,, Jimmie and Mary added to their family in February of page for those that are interested. Chris Fodge, Kale Gloth, as well as 6 great grandchildren;; 19701970 withw a second son Tony, and again in November of The family would like to acknowledge and thank every- brother, Travis Walker and wife Sue; sister, Shirley Howk-- 19741974 withw their daughter Stephanie. Jimmie went on to one for their prayers and support during his final days. In lan; sister-in-law’s, Francis Watts and Charlene Knolls. starts a career with the United States Postal Service in Mt. lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Preceding her death are her parents. Pleasant,P TX as a mail carrier. He wasn’t your typical mail the Cares4Kids program at Titus County Cares, 310 N. Ed- carrier.c In fact, most people on his route knew Jimmie on wards, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455 or at TitusCountyCares. aa first fi name bases, as he was known to share conversation org in memory of David Boobar. He and Jan loved to vol- DINGER andand picturesp of his family and hobby of raising bird dogs. Christine Evelyn Dinger was born on October 26, 1929 unteer and provide financial support to this organization AfterA 27 years of working for the post office he retired and in Lockesburg, Arkansas to Ira and Bessie Griffin. She had to help the children of the Titus County area. continuedc his passion for raising American Brittanys. 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 2 half-brothers and 4 half-sisters. HeH and Mary proudly opened Frosty Meadows Kennel in She succumbed to a massive stroke on Januaryy 7,7, 20142014 andand theyt soon became the largest American Britta- NEWMAN 2021 at Ascension St. John Hospital in Tulsa, Oklaho-- nyn breeders in Texas. He was a member of the American Lisa Newman, 55, passed away on January 14, 2021 in ma. She is survived by her 4 children; Phil, wife Cher-- BrittanyB Club, Southern Kansas Brittany Club, and Llano Longview, TX. She was born on September 23, 1965 in Ft. yl, Betty Alspaugh-Turner, husband George, Reed, and EstacadoE Quail Forever. Many of his dogs went on to be- Madison, IA to Pete Gram and Carol Holland Ellis. Debra Nunn; 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 comec famous as they were featured on hunting shows, She is survived by her husband, Tim Newman; parents; great-great-grandchildren and 4 half-sisters. manyman commercials, and field trial competitions. He loved daughter, Jessica Smith; grandchildren, Daycee Smith; Before moving to Broken Arrow, OK to live at the Vil-- tot watch his bird dogs work a covey of quail. Many hunting brother and sister in-law, John, and Jane Gram; nieces, lage Health Center, she was a resident of Irving, TX for 47 tripst filled with memories were made amongst Jimmie, his Sophie Gram and Sydney Gram. years. She was employed by LTV Aerospace, Montgomery sons,s his grandsons, and even granddaughters. Regular Family will receive friends at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Fu- Ward, and retired from GTE. familyf gatherings consisted of fish fry’s and hours spent in neral Home on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 6 PM to 8 Her leisure time was spent gardening, painting, sew-- thet pasture shooting rounds of skeet. PM. A graveside will be held at Bridges Chapel Cemetery ing, cooking and reading. She had a lovely voice and sang Jimmie is remembered by his family, friends, and com- on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 2PM. on request at the Arcadia Park Assembly of God Church munitym for his loving heart, friendliness, and truly unique Online registry is now available on batescoopersloan- where she was a member. character.c His family would like to express their thankful- funeralhome.com Funeral services for her will be held on Saturday, Jan-- nessn for the love, prayers, and support that has been shown. uary 23, 2021 at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home in Jimmie’s family has chosen to honor his wishes of hav- Mt. Pleasant, TX at 1:00pm with visitation from 12:00pm-m- ingi a private memorial at his family 5S Ranch. JACKSON 1:00pm. Helen Ruth Duffey Jackson passed away January 12, An online registry is available at batescoopersloanfu- An online registry is available at batescoopersloanfu-- 2021 at her home in Leesburg, Texas at the age of 69. Her neralhome.com.n neralhome.com. funeral service will be Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Earnest BOOBAR Woods as eulogist and burial will be at Macedonia Cem- JEFFERSON David Boobar of Mt. etery, Leesburg, Texas under the direction of Johnson Fu- Margaret P. Jefferson, 95, Pleasant, Texas, died neral Home, Pittsburg, Texas. a resident of Naples, Texas, peacefully surrounded by died Saturday, January 9, family on Thursday morn- 2021. Funeral Service, Satur- ing, December 31, 2020. He EVANS day, January 16, 2021 at 3:00 Mrs. Tammella Denise was born in Anoka, Minne- P.M. at Gethsemane Bap- Evans 51 of Pittsburg, Texas sota on December 25, 1930. tist Church, Naples. Burial passed away Saturday, Jan- He is preceded in death by in Morning Star Cemetery uary 9, 2021, in Pittsburg, Janice Sigurdson Boobar, under the direction of Tu- Texas. Funeral Services will his wife of 66 years, and mey Mortuary, Mt. Pleasant. David Boobar be held Monday, January his parents Frank and Ruth She was born September 13, 18, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Met- Boobar. He was the oldest of six children and was preced- 1925 in Naples, Texas. Margaret P. Jefferson ropolitan Baptist Church in ed in death by brothers Fred Boobar and John Boobar, Viewing will be Friday, Pittsburg, Texas; with Pas- and sisters Fran Kuhnly and Joan Bergquist. He was also January 15, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the fu-- tor Patrick Loyd officiating. precededp in death by his daughter-in-law, Kathy Staples neral home. Online condolences can be left at www.tu-- Interment will follow at Tammella Denise Evans Boobar.B meymortuary.com. We’re politely asking all attendees to Christian Hope Cemetery He graduated from Wilson High School in St. Paul, please wear their mask and to practice social distancing in Gilmer, Texas. Services are under the direction of J.C. MinnesotaM in 1949 and attended Hamline University. He at all locations. White Funeral & Cremation Services of Mt. Pleasant, Tex- metm the love of his life while in college and with the help as. Online condolences may be left at www.jcwhitefd.com. ofo his family he and Jan eloped and got married in South COX DakotaD on May 2, 1953. He started out his career working Services for Sue Cox, age 78 of Omaha, will be at 10:00 ini IBM data processing and finished his career running BOYD A.M., Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Daingerfield thet IBM computer system for the Mt. Pleasant school Kena Boyd 59 of Mt. Pleasant, Texas passed away Tues- Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Daingerfield Cem-- district.d The middle of his career was spent running their day, January 5, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. Services are pending etery. Arrangements are under the direction of Nail-Hag-- smalls businesses with Jan in Mt. Pleasant in the 1970’s with J.C. White Funeral & Cremation Services of Mt. Pleas- gard Funeral Home. andand 1980’s. 1980’ ant, Texas. condolences may be left at www.jcwhitefd.com. Sue was born on July 28, 1942 in Weinert, Texas to Jack He was all about family and was an incredible father to and Sallie Alexander Sanders. She died on Wednesday,, four,fo grandfather to nine, and great-grandfather to five. January 13, 2021. FollowingF retirement, they travelled extensively both SCHNECK Eldon Lougee Schneck, Jr. 63 of Pittsburg, Texas passed She was a member of the Daingerfield Church of Christ.t. domesticdo and internationally. They traveled to all 50 U.S. away Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. Services She started and directed a Women of the Bible program.. statess and 10 Canadian provinces. Two of their favorite are pending with J.C. White Funeral & Cremation Services She was the office manager for Custom Roofing for 12ars. years. internationali trips was a family trip to Iceland to meet of Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Online condolences may be left at Sue was proceeded in death by her parents. Jan’sJ relatives and visit their farms, and a trip to Sweden www.jcwhitefd.com. She is survived by her husband Walter L. “Butch” Cox;x; tot meet some of Dave’s relatives and see the goldsmithing daughters Brenda Sartain and husband Scott of Oma-- ha and Deborah MacKay of Omaha; son Walter Cox, Jr.,., and wife Christie of Omaha; grandchildren Casey Sartain and wife Stacey of Omaha, Kade Cox and wife Amber off MARY ANN REA Winnsboro, Zane MacKay of Omaha, Drew Cox of Omaha,, Attorney at Law Annah MacKay of Mt. Pleasant, Austin Sartain of Omaha,, Sallie Sartain of Omaha, Macy Cox of Omaha, Lindsey Social Over 28 Years Experience MacKay of Omaha, Brodie Cox of Omaha; great grandchil-- Security • APPLICATION dren Savannah and Brian Sartain of Omaha and Joleigh • RECONSIDERATION and Gia Laine Cox of Winnsboro; brothers Oman Sanders Disability • HEARINGS • APPEALS and wife Wilma of Coleman, Andy Sanders and wife Mar-- Advocate • FREE CONSULTATION lene of Cross Plains and Rocky Sanders of Abilene; sister Marie Kirkland and husband B.D. of Fort Worth; sister-in-n- 222 N. Fredonia, Longview, TX 75601 law Linda Camp and husband Herbert of Lubbock. Sever-- al nieces and nephews. CALL TODAY Family will receive friends after the service in the fel-- (903) 236-4652 lowship hall.

Jan. 16,2021 LOCAL NEWS TribNow.com • Page 5 to do. Dr. King spoke at churches and rallies for over MLK Continued from page 1 a decade, moving for citizens to abandon the racism Obituaries that had impregnated society. He organized marches In this speech, Dr. King states that though African and campaigned for African American citizens to be Continued from page 4 American citizens had been freed from slavery years given equal treatment. before, they still were not free. Great prejudice was “No, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be abundant in the days King lived. Schools were segre- satisfied until justice rolls down like waters, and righ- WILLIAMS gated, African American adults and children were dis- teousness like a mighty stream,” said Dr. King. “This is James Williams passed criminated against, and poverty ran rampant in black our hope. This is the faith that I go back to the South away on January 9, 2021 communities. with. With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the in Tyler. He was born on Dr. King felt the words of the Constitution were ig- mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith January 4, 1954 in Mt. nored in regard to people of color, stating, “This note we will be able to transform the jangling discords of Pleasant to James Henry was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. Williams, Sr. and Lillian white men, would be guaranteed the unalienable rights With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray Faye Blalock Williams. of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It is obvious together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to He was preceded in today that America has defaulted on this promissory stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will death by his parents; note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. In- be free one day.” sister, Lillian Marie Wil- stead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has Though he was tragically assassinated on April 4, liams, and brother, Phil given the Negro people a bad check; a check which has 1968, his vision lives on. Ronald Reagan signed the bill Williams. James Williams come back marked ‘insufficient funds.’” declaring the third Monday of each January to be Dr. James is survived by his In 1964, the civil rights movement achieved two Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1986. loving wife, Tammie Williams; daughter and son-in- of its greatest successes: the ratification of the 24th For 35 years, our country and local citizens have tak- law, Lori Williams Morales and Manuel Morales; son Amendment, which abolished the poll tax, and the en this day to remember King, his empowering words, and daughter-in-law, James Williams, III and Rebecca Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibited racial dis- and his tireless work for equality. Though Mount Williams; son and daughter-in-law, Richard Hall and crimination in employment and education and out- Pleasant Ministers Union’s 35th annual Dr. Martin Lu- Carrie Hall; son, Scott Williams; daughter and son- lawed racial segregation in public facilities. Later that ther King Jr. Celebration Service and March has been in-law, Rachael Whetstone and Bernie Whetstone; 16 year, King became the youngest person to win the No- cancelled due to public health concerns, local citizens grandkids; 6 great-grandkids, and 2 nieces. bel Peace Prize. can still honor Dr. King’s legacy by practicing and A visitation will be held at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Fu- Even after these victories, there was still much work preaching his work. neral Home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A graveside service will be held at Farmers cording to Titus County Judge Brian Lee, this could Academy Cemetery on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Jail Continued from page 1 add up to $600,000 for the county this year, even after 10:00 AM. reimbursing the money borrowed from the reserve Online registry is now available at batescooper- the Sheriff’s Department fund to pay for three addi- fund. sloanfuneralhome.com. tional jailers. At the time of the meeting, Ingram noted that close Titus County plans on taking in as many as 45 fed- to 40 federal inmates were already being housed at the BYRD eral inmates at a rate of $45 per day per inmate. Ac- facility, bringing in money for the county. Funeral service for L.C. Byrd, 90, a resident of Mt. New year, new plan for your finances Pleasant, will be Satur- day, January 16, 2021 at The new year is un- solution tool to find op- 11:00 A.M. at Full Gospel derway and many of us tions for managing your Pentecostal Church with have a money-related debt. Pastor Joe Lewis, officiat- resolution. If you are in Marketplace Start budgeting. Creat- ing. Burial in Piney Cem- debt, you’re not alone. ing a written budget and etery under the direction Total American house- Issues tracking your spending of Tumey Mortuary, Mt. L.C. Byrd hold debt is only rising. by MECHELE MILLS is one of the best ways Pleasant. He was born According to the US Fed- to save money and stop January 31, 1930, in Mt. Kennard, Texas and died Jan- eral Reserve’s Center for spending more than you uary 7, 2021. Microeconomic Data, advice: first - others recommend earn! First, figure out how Viewing will be Friday, January 15, 2021 from 10am total household debt in- Take a closer look at paying off cards with the much debt you have; you to 5pm. Online condolences can be left at www.tu- creased by $87 billion in your credit cards. Cred- smallest balances first – need an accurate picture meymortuary.com. We’re politely asking all attendees the third quarter of 2020. it cards are known for figure out what works before you can figure out to please wear their mask and to practice social dis- Although getting out of their high interest rates. best for you. your budget. Note the dif- tancing at all locations. debt, especially cred- This can waste a lot of Don’t waste money on ference between fixed ex- it card debt, may seem money over time. See unethical businesses or penses, needs, and wants. ROUNTREE daunting, it can start you if you can transfer your scams. When making If you have debt, include on the road to financial balances to something a purchase or choos- repayment goals in your Ronald W. Rountree, of Cookville, TX, passed away freedom and wealth cre- with a lower rate, but ing a business, always budget. If you can, try on January 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born on ation. remember to do your re- check with BBB. Mak- to factor in retirement April 19, 1950 in Titus County to Bascom & Nina Mae “There’s an incredible search on BBB.org first, ing careful decisions and emergency savings (Garrison) Rountree. amount of uncertainty as consumers nationwide now can save you time, as well. Save money by He worked for and retired from Lone Star Steel after in today’s environment,” filed more than 11,000 money, and headaches cooking at home instead 37 years. He attended the Church of God of Prophecy Mechele Agbayani Mills, complaints against credit later. Research all com- of getting takeout. 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To report brother, Harold Rountree. If you want to get your which debt-paying strat- online tools that can help fraudulent activity or A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, finances in order in 2021 egy is best for you. Some you manage and reduce unscrupulous business January 10, 2021 at the Liberty Hill Cemetery. No for- and stick to your New experts recommend your debt. A great place practices, call BBB at mal visitation will be held. Year’s Resolution, BBB paying off cards with to start is the free and 903-581-5704 or report it Online registry is available at batescoopersloanfu- provides the following the highest interest rates easy-to-use BBB debt via BBB ScamTracker. neralhome.com Changing Jobs? Retiring? MILLER Have you been affected by a layoff, Weldon Miller of Mt thinking about a job change or have Pleasant passed away on changed jobs? Do you need to decide what January 12, 2021, at 85 to do with your retirement plan account. years of age. He was born • Should you take a cash distribution? on June 17, 1935 in Chill- • Should you start taking retirement in- icothe, Texas to Walter come? Charlie and Vera Wells • Should you roll over your money to an IRA? • Should you just leave it where it is? Miller. He attended col- lege at Abilene Christian What Are Your Options? receiving his Bachelor of Weldon Miller I can help you determine what to do Attorneys at Law Science Degree. Mr. Mill- with your retirement plan account and offer er owned and operated Everybody’s Furniture for nu- youThe an analysis of your personal situation.Spotlight merous years. He also served in the U.S. Army and was 205 Linda Dr. a member of North Jefferson Church of Christ. Cannaday Survived by his wife; Jo Ann Reynolds Miller, sons; Financial Services Daingerfield, TX 75638 Wade Carroll Miller, Kent Alan Miller, daughters; Dana Jan Rigano, Cindy Ann Armstrong, sister; Wanda Mill- Larry C. Cannaday TheFinancial Consultant Spotlight(903) 645-7333 er. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Vera Miller, brother, Royce Elvin Miller. 2001 West Ferguson Road www.rlbfirm.com Funeral service will be Saturday, 2:00 PM, January Mt. Pleasant. Texas 16, 2021 at North Jefferson Church of Christ. The family 903-577-7086 will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, Jan- Securities offered through LPL Financial uary 15, 2021 at Bates-Cooper- Sloan Funeral Home. Member NASD/SIPC Bro Kris Groda will officiate the service. Pallbearers: Elders of North Jefferson Church of Christ, Florence Brannon, Jr., Art Scharlach, Ty Abston. Subscribe to the Honorary Pallbearers: Deacons of North Jefferson Church of Christ, Directors of Guaranty Bancshares, Guar- anty Bank & Trust, Sondra Cunningham, and grandsons. The service will be live streamed on North Jefferson Mount Pleasant Tribune Church of Christ website, for those not able to attend. 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Page 6 • TribNow.com DEVOTIONALDEVOTIONAL Jan. 16, 2021 Church Directory Full Gospel Pentecostal Church The Holiness Church 1525 16th St., Hwy. 67 W. • Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 (903) 577-0678

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD LONE STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST FIRST CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 2020 Lone Star Community; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 am Corner of Lee & Choctaw; Pastor: Elder Smith. Readers’ Choice LIVING TRUTH FELLOWSHIP S.S 9:30a, Sun Sch. 11am,Tues S 12pm &7pm 523 Dunn St.; Jason & Staci Mays, Pastor; W.S. MACON BAPTIST AWARDS .Wed noon prayer and Bible S. Mount Pleasant 10:30 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7pm Hwy. 21; S.S. 9:45 am, W.S. 11 am & 7 pm; Tribune Wed. 7 pm WHITE OAK CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST DELLWOOD PARK ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2016–2020 MAPLE SPRINGS MISSIONARY BAPTIST 445 CR 1697; Elder Jessie Nelson, Min., SS 9:45 TACL #B002178C 301 S. MADISON AVE Pastor: Cade Rich, Sun. 10:30am & 6pm, am, WS 11 am, Wed. 7 p.m Readers’ Wed. 6:30pm, Tues. prayer meeting 10:00am, Hwy. 71E; Dwayne Wilson; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 903-572-1234 FREE ESTIMATES Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 Women’s Bible Study & Dinner at 5:45 pm on am; Wed. 7 pm CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Choice Best /(903) 572-1776 Thursdays. dellwoodparkagchurch.com MONTICELLO MISSIONARY BAPTIST Talco Bethel COGIC SERVICE ON ALL BRANDS A/C Repair 601 E Wilson, Talco, TX 75487, 903-379-2304 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Farm Road 127 and SW 15; Ronnie Steward, 2115 Edwards; Don White, Min.; S.S. 9:30 am, Min. EPISCOPAL W.S. 10:30 am & 6:30 pm; Wed. 9 am & 7 pm MOUNT GILMORE BAPTIST ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL VICTORY CHURCH S. Martin Luther King Ave. & School Street; Her- 205 E. Pecan; Rev. Ethel Channon; Sun Holy 102 Fulton St, Pittsburg: Tom Reamm, WS 11 am bert Jones, Min., SS 9:45, WS 11 am, WED 7 pm Comm. 11am Clinic Pharmacy and 6 pm Wed., www.myvictorychurch.net MT. MORIAH BAPTIST GOSPEL FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Interim Pastor: Ken Cox, SS: 10 AM; WS: 11 AM & 412 N. Jefferson Hwy. 271 S. Bogata; Mark Jones, Min.; S.S. 10 6 PM; Wed: 6 PM FULL GOSPEL REVIVAL am, W.S. 11 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm MT. OLIVE BAPTIST 501 Gibson; Harold Smith, Min.; S.S. 10 am, W.S. Mt. Pleasant 2321 S. Jefferson Ave. 11 am; Wed. & Sat. 8 pm FUENTE DE AGUA VIVA TEMPLO 131 O’Tyson; Kirthell Roberts, Min.; Early Mt. Pleasant, TX (903) 572-3115 Worship: 8:30 am, SS: 9:45 am, WS: 11:00 am, JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 903-572-8548 CRISTIANO WS: (Adult) 4:00pm, (Youth) 6:30pm 103 W 16th St, Mt Pleasant, TX 75455, Juan Y Public Talk Sun. 10 a.; Bible Study 7 p. Maria Martinez; MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST Escuela Dominical 1:00 pm, Alabanza. 2:00 pm. Hwy. 67 W.; Frank Stringham, Min.; S.S. 10 am, LUTHERAN Martes: 7:00 pm W.S. 11 am & 5:15 pm; Wed. 7:00 pm GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, MS ST. PAUL AME MT SYLVIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST 2820 West Ferguson Rd; Rev. Mike Kimmel; S.S. 302 East Seventh; William Kelly, Rev. Rt. 8; Michael Thompson, Min.; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 9:15 am, W.S. 10:30 am TALCO ASSEMBLY OF GOD 11 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH WELS Hwy. 271 South; Lonnie Fortner , Min.; NEVILLS CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST 6788 FM Hwy 115 Scroggins, TX 75480, 903- Harts Bluff Road; Shawn Findley, Min.; S.S. 9 860-3749, 9AM SS & Bible Class, 10 AM Worship S.S. 9:45 am, W.S. 11 am & 6:30 pm; Wed. HIGHWAY 67 EAST MT. PLEASANT 7:30 pm am, W.S. 10 am & 6 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm METHODIST TEMPLO CRISTIANO ASAMBLEAS DE NEW BEGINNING BAPTIST CHURCH BRIDGES CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 903-572-7591 DIOS 21 County Road 1350, Bill Whitaker, Minister.; S.S. 10:00 am, W.S. 11 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm 215 CR 1465; Matthew Davis, Min.; WS. 9:15 am 414 N. Jefferson; Juan Garcia, Min.; Oracion: S.S. 10:45 am, W.S. 9:30 am Martes y jueves 9 am, Domingo 5 pm; Miercoles: OLD UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST Serving Northeast Texas Since 1922 Estudio de la Biblia 7 pm; Sabado: servicio 67 E. Roger Oney, Min.; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 10:45 FARMER’S ACADEMY CONG. CENTRO DE ALABANZA am & 6 pm.; Wed. 6:30 pm METHODIST 919 East 3rd St., Josue F Luna, S.S 1:15pm, W.S 2 mi. Hwy. 67 West; Wayne Collier, Min.; S.S. 10 PINEY CREEK BAPTIST am, W.S. 11 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm 3:00pm, Tues Men, Women & Children Ministery 268 CR 1680; C.J. Shelton, Min.; S.S. 9:45 am, 7:00 pm, Thursday W.S 7:00pm W.S. 11 am; Wed. 6:30 pm OMAHA FIRST UNITED METHODIST 805 NORTH MADISON, MT. PLEASANT 903-577-1118 BAPTIST PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH Bro.Craig Stuart Min.; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 am & 204 Senter Ave, Omaha; Rev Jay Barnes, Min.; www.1st-Fed.com ARGO BAPTIST 5 pm; Wed. 6 pm S.S. 10:40 am, W.S. 9:30 am, Discipleship Study 141 CR 3360, Bro. Randll Crawley, Min. S.S. 10 6 pm am, W.S. 11 am & 6 pm, Wed. 6:30 pm RIPLEY BAPTIST 2760 N. Jefferson; S.S. 9:45 am, W.S 10 am & NAPLES FIRST UNITED METHODIST BIBLE BAPTIST 6:30 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm CHURCH 1312 E. Ferguson; David Kealer, Min 201 Cedar at First; Pastor Jay Barnes; S.S. 10:00 S.S. 10 am, WS 11 am & 6:30 pm; Wed 7 pm ST. MATTHEW BAPTIST Fast Professional Installation 1317 East 8th St.; J.C. Fountain, Min.; S.S. 9:45 am, W.S. 11:00 am BIBLEWAY MISSIONARY BAPTIST Alternationators•Batteries•Starters•AC Service am, W.S. 11 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm GREENHILL UNITED METHODIST Jerry Beason’s 908 Gibson Ave.; Bertrand Bailey, Min.; S.S. 9:30 1.7 mi. N. of I-30 on Greenhill Rd., Min. Matthew am, W.S. 11 am SNOWHILL BAPTIST 11 mi. east of Mt. Pleasant on Hwy. 49; Dan Davis, W.S. 11 am; SS 9:30 am Youth S. 5 pm; EUBANKS EXCHANGE BLUNDIS CREEK BAPTIST Hill, Min. Men Bible Study-Thurs. 5:30 pm; Wed .Women’s Honoring life by providing comfort, care, and compassion FM 127; Lewis Fluellen, Min.; S.S. 9:45 am, W.S. Bible Study 6:00 pm -From Lawn Mowers to Freight Trains- 207 Morgan St. • Mt. Pleasant 11 am & 5 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm SOUTH JEFFERSON BAPTIST 701 E. Ferguson Rd. • Mt. Pleasant, Texas S. Jefferson at Magnolia; Tommy Oglesby, Min.; ST. ANDREW UNITED METHODIST 903-577-1510 CIRCLE C COWBOY CHURCH S.S. 9:30 am, W.S. 10:30 am & 6:30 pm, Wed. 2019 N. Edwards; Rev. Yuri Carralero; S.S. 9:45 (903) 572-9264 located at 1757 FM 3417; James Baker, Min.; WS 7 pm am, W.S. 11:00 am; Wed. Bible study Wed. 6 pm 10:30 am Sunday SPRINGHILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST TENNISON MEMORIAL UNITED CHOCTAW BAPTIST Union Hill Rd., Jon Wisner, Min. METHODIST Cypress 1310 Alexander; Bro. Dwight Sharp, Min.,S.S. 10 Church Street & East 3rd, Reverend Mike Cline, 1806 W. Ferguson Rd. • Mt. Pleasant, Tx am, S.W. 11 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm SUNSET BAPTIST WS: 8:45 am & 10:45 am, SS 9:45 am, Wednes- Bank 1407 W. Seventh St.; George W. Rape, Min.; S.S. day Bible Study (all ages) 7:00 pm (903)572-3647 CHRISTIAN FAITH BAPTIST 9:45 am, W.S. 11 am Instant Issue Debit Cards 212 Magnolia; Bro. Michael White, W.S. 10:30 WEST NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST Morgage, Home Equity, Home Improvement Loans am & 6:00 p.m; Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm TRINITY BAPTIST C.R. 1220; Rev. Kristin Bogart; W.S. 9 am; Tues 2830 Ferguson Rd; Bible Study 9:30, Worship 6 pm WWW.CYPRESSBANKTX.COM CONCORD MISSIONARY BAPTIST Service 11am; Pastor Chris Wigley Omaha; Nolan Richey, Min.; S.S. 10 am, W.S. MORMON 801 N. Jefferson Ave. 10:50 am & 6:00 pm; Wed. 6 pm UNION CHAPEL BAPTIST Spruill Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 903-572-9856 Pittsburg, L.J. Haskins, Sr., Min. COOKVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER- Hwy. 67E.; Brother Rust, Min.; S.S. 9:45 am, W.S. UNITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST DAY SAINTS 11 am & 6 pm Titus Co. Exten. Bldg.; Pastor Eddie Bratton Jr., 2810 W. Ferguson Road; Bishop Ed Covey; S.S. 9:45 am, W.S. 11 am; Wed. 6:30 pm Sacrament Meeting 10 am & 1:20 pm(span); SS CYPRESS MISSIONARY BAPTIST 11:15 am; Youth Meeting Wed 7 pm The S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 am & 6 pm WHITE OAK BAPTIST Greenhill Villas Rt. 4, White Oak; Charles Burns, Min.; S.S. 9:45 NAZARENE DAMASCUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST am, W.S. 11 am & 7 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm FM 1734; Chuck Hinson, Pastor; S.S. 10 am, JOURNEY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE 2530 Greenhill Rd W.S. 11 am CATHOLIC NAZARENE Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 EAST NEW HOPE BAPTIST ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC Hwy. 271 Bypass & McKellar Dr.; S.S. 9:30 am; Rte. 1, Chapel Hill Road; Don Shirley, Pastor; 1403 E. First Street, Father Ariel Cortes, Weekly M.W. 10 am; Wed 6:30 pm 903-572-0974 S.S. 10 am Mass: M-F 8am Eng., M-F 7pm Span.; Sat. 5:30 MONTE ARARAT IGLESIA DEL EAST SIDE BAPTIST pm Eng., Sun. 7am Span., 9am Eng., 11am NAZARENO 1808 East First St.; Tommy Milam, Min.; S.S. 9:45 Span., 1pm Span. 215 N. Jefferson Mt. Pleasant, Rev. Saul Garcia, am, W.S. 10:45 am & 6:00 p.m; Wed. 6:00 pm CHRISTIAN Pastor, W.S. 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Bible Study FARMERS ACADEMY MISSIONARY FIRST CHRISTIAN PENTECOSTAL MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST 105 Redbud; Rev James Rawlins, Min.; S.S. 9:30 ABUNDANT LIFE UNITED PENTECOSTAL Conroy Tractor, Inc. Old Dallas Hwy. 889; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 am & 6 am, W.S. 10:30 am 271 N.; J. P. Burks, Min.; W.S. 10 am & 6:30 pm; CINEMA 6 pm; Wed. 6:30 pm LOGOS CHRISTIAN Wed. 7 pm; Sat. 7 pm Quality Parts & Service FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 5th & Edwards; Howard Petty, Min., S.S. 9:45 NEW LIFE UPC SUMMER MOVIES at 10am www.ConroyTractorInc.com 2201 Tx Hwy. 49; Dr.Clint Davis, Min.; S.S. 8:15, am, W.S. 10:40 a.m & 7 pm Wed 7 pm I-30 Service Rd., Mt. Vernon; W. James Ander- 9:30 & 10:45 am, W.S. 9:30 &10:45 am & 6:30 son, Jr., Min.; S. 2 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm New Movies Every Wednesday 903-572-2629 pm; Wed 6 pm RENOVACION CRISTIANA Pastor- Jamie Isaac Lopez 103 W. 16th St. Mt. starting June 5 – July 24 2809 W. Ferguson • Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OMAHA Pleasant 903-285-4791, Sunday Worship 12:45 HOLINESS 200 Senter; Keith Lauter, Pastor; S.S 9:45 am, PM Thursday Worship 7:00 PM HOUSE OF PRAYER W.S. 11:00 am ; Wed 6:30 pm CHURCH OF CHRIST 5 mi. North of FM 1001 in Argo, David Whitfield, V I S I O N GLADEWATER BAPTIST Pastor, Sun Svc 10 am, Sun W.S. 5:00 pm, Wed. BLODGETT CHURCH OF CHRIST 7:00 pm tt Roofi ng 5 mi. N. on Harts Bluff Rd.; Pastor, Jeff Footer; cNu Inc To become the best S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 am and 6 pm, Wed 6 pm 9278 FM 127, Pittsburg; Larry Black, Min.; S.S. FULL GOSPEL PENTECOSTAL M . 10 am, W.S. 11 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm and most respected GRACE BAPTIST Hwy. 67 West; Apostle L.K. McGill, Pastor; S.S. company in our COOKVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST 9:45am, W.S. 11 am; Tues. 7:30 pm; Sat. 7:30 pm 512 Yates; Mt. Vernon, Daniel Ledford, Min.; S.S. All Types of Roofing industry, creating 10 am, W.S. 11 am & 5 pm; Wed. 7 pm S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 am & 6 pm PRESBYTERIAN www.McNuttRoofingInc.com the opportunity of a GRACE TEMPLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST NORTH JEFFERSON CHURCH OF CHRIST Our People. better future for our 2311 N. Jefferson: SS: 9 am, WS 7pm, Sunday FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 9 0 3 - 8 5 5 -16 9 7 W. Fourth at N. Miller; Rex Newman, Min.; 4th & Madison, Rev. Shane Webb, Min., S.S. 9:45 Our Values. team members. S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 am & 4 pm Sunday Svc 10 am & 6 pm, Min. Kris Groda and Jeff Steven McNutt 903-563-4973 • Chad McNutt 903-767-5254 Whatley am W.S 11 am HARRIS CHAPEL BAPTIST 1226 CR 3910; Ricky Vestel, Min.; S.S. 10 am, NORTH RIDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST ADVENTISTS W.S. 11 am & 6 pm 212 East Burton Road (I-30 Access Road, SS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 9:30 am Assembly 10:30 am W.S 6:30 pm, Larry 302 Lakewood Dr.; Pastor Adrian Solis Tumey Mortuary HEART OF FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH Tittle/Min. 7835 N.1402; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 am Prayer Tues 5:45pm; Saturday SS 9:30am WS “Service Is Our Most Important Product” OAK GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST 11am CHAPEL • PRE-NEED • LIFE INSURANCE HICKORY HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST 3 1/2 mi. north of I-30 on Harts Bluff Rd.; S.S. Serving the community since 1958 Chapel Hill Comty;Gary Bass,Min. 9:45 am,W.S. 10:40 a.m, Wed. 7 pm NON-DENOMINATIONAL Alma Tumey – Owner HIGHLAND PARK BAPTIST SHEPPARD STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD www.ThurmansProMed.com Lillie Tumey-Rundles – Funeral Director Tony Lawson, 2801 S. Jefferson; S.S. 9:30 am, Miller St. at Cash; S.S. 9:45 am, W.S. 10:45 E. 8th; Gregory Williams, Min.; W.S. 11:15 am 611 N. Gibson Ave. W.S. 10:45 am & 6 pm; Wed. 6:30pm am & 6 pm COTTRELL CHAPEL CME 903-572-MEDS (6337) 402 N. Madison • Mt.Pleasant, Tx 75455 Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456 903-572-2526 HILLCREST BAPTIST SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1104 Searcy Street • Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Pastor Memorial & 18th St.; S.S. 9:45 am, W.S. 11 am Minister: Drew Nelson, 1220 East Ferguson Rd; Tamica Godfrey-Hill, Sunday School: 10:30 am; & 6 pm Min; S.S. 9:45; W.S. 10:30 am & 5 p.m; Wed. 7pm Sunday Service: 11:30 am Bowling and IGLESIA TABERNACULO DE LAS CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD 411 N. Van Buren, Daniel Souza; S. 10 am • Child Pro Shop BUENAS NUEVAS Willow Creek Hwy. 49 E. Domingo 10 am Escuela Dominical, CHURCH OF GOD care available 6 pm Serv. Evangelistico, Miercoles 7 pm; East Third; D.G. Davis, Min.; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 LAMB’S FOLD Healthcare Center Pool Tables, Arcade Games & Prizes am & 6:30 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm Pizza, Burgers & Fries, Concessions Oracion, Viernes 7 pm Enseñanza, Minister Jose 105 East 16th; Gordon Nelms, Min.; W.S. 10:30 C. Sanchez. GREATER HOPE CHURCH OF GOD IN am; Wed. 7 pm Private Rooms • Therapy Birthday Party packages Wound Care • Respite Care League Bowling IGLESIA BAUTISTA BET EL CHRIST CHURCH 114 Coming Soon... Laser Tag & Event Center 1320 E. Ferguson; Tim Zepeda, Min.; Escuela 1398 N Elsye Ave, Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Pastor: 114 W. 3rd, Min Williams Ferguson, Wed 6 pm; Dominical 10 am; Hora de Alabanzas 11 Tony Rundles Sat 11 am 501 Yates Street • Mount Vernon, Texas 754 E. 16th St. • Mt. Pleasant • 903-380-5287 am; Estudios Biblicos 6 pm; Estudios Biblicos CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY (Miércoles) 7pm NORTHEAST TEXAS BIKER’S CHURCH 1 block S. of Hwy. 67, Cookville; Joe Cameron, 749 E. 16st St. (across from bowling alley); Dom- LIBERTY BAPTIST Min.; S.S. 10 am, W.s.11 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm inic Crescimanno, Min., W.S. 6:30pm Bible study, Mount Pleasant 210 Daingerfield St.;Naples, Hugh Gibbs, Min.; MT. PLEASANT FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER Thurs. meal at 6pm & church service at 7pm. Dominic Crescimanno S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 am & 6:30 pm 121 White St.; Wendell House, Pastor, 903-920- HOME LIBERTY HILL BAPTIST 8201; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 a & 6 p.; Wed. 6:30 pm Rt. 67, 2 1/2 mi. W. of Omaha; Larry Lakey, Min.; Cornerstone Tribune Argo Rd.; Bob Griffith, Min.; S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY S.S. 10 am, W.S. 3 pm; Thurs. 7 pm 903-572-1705 am & 6 pm Sugar Hill; Wesley Vandever, S.S. 10 am, W.S. 6 Custom Builders 202 S. Van Buren Ave. • Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 LIBERTY MISSIONARY BAPTIST pm; Wed. 7:30 pm 745 E 16th St. • Mt. Pleasant Intersection of Hwy. 127 & 21; Tracey Campbell.; www.TribNow.com S.S. 10 am, W.S. 11 am & 5 pm; Wed. 7 pm 903-563-0948

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Assisted Living Services Alzheimer’s & Memory Care and Amenities Services and Amenities The Wesley House in Gilmer provides the following The Wesley Oaks in Gilmer provides the following ame- amenities and services to its assisted living residents nities and services to its residents: and also serves the Longview area: • 24-hour staff ing bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, med- • Daily physical fitness, • Local transportation for • Room decorated with ication management, creative, social, learning shopping tripsegistered and medi- nurse (RN) on familiar personal items and bathroom assistance and spiritual activities cal visits staffas needed that visits the facility and photographs • Housekeeping, personal • Three delicious, well- • Maintenance of building • Assistance with activities laundry, and linen ser- balanced meals served and grounds of daily living, includ- vice daily featuring a vari- ing bathing, dressing, • Three delicious, healthy ety of menu choices • We have received our first round of Covid meals daily with snacks available vaccination which is a big step towards a safe • Specially trained thera- throughout the day environment for our residents. peutic recreation staff • Private dining room • Our next clinic is Jan. 30th, residents who move • Central common areas • Trained staff available 24 in prior to that date can also receive their free and lounges hours a day • Secure outdoor areas • Weekly housekeeping vaccination. and daily trash removal • We are currently waiving our Community Fee Schedule a tour to see • Weekly personal laundry so that money can be used for movers or other our beautiful facilities (except dry-cleaning) necessities. for yourself. There’s • Full-service beauty shop • Residents can have designated visitors (caregiv- no better way to find • Common seating areas a new home for your and covered porches ers) and they choose who those visitors are. loved ones.

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Jan. 16,2021 CLASSIFIEDS TribNow.com • Page 9 NE Texas AD RATE CAMP • TITUS • MORRIS 20 $ Call to place your ad! Classifieds words 9 903-572-1705 PAYMENTS: each additional Cash • Check • Credit Card word 25¢ POWERED BY: Mount Pleasant Tribune • The Pittsburg Gazette • The Steel Country Bee

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Notice is hereby given that original Join Our Letters Testamentary for the Estate Letters Testamentary for the Estate of of Myron Lee Merritt, Deceased, were DEBORAH ANNE REED, Deceased, were Team! issued on January 7, 2021, in Cause No. issued on January 14, 2021, in Cause No. 5738, pending in the County Court of P06444, pending in the County Court Morris County, Texas, to: Nikki Merritt of Titus County, Texas, to: PHILICIA We are now hiring for all positions for a new IHOP McKelvey. UPCHURCH. Restaurant location in Pittsburg, Texas All persons having claims against All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present administered are required to present General Manager them to the undersigned within the time them to the undersigned within the time (must be willing to train in a different location for 6-8 weeks) and in the manner prescribed by law. and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: John Mark Cobern c/o: John Mark Cobern Manager • Shift Leader • Hostess • Wait Staff • Cook Attorney at Law Attorney at Law We are a growing company with upward mobility and are looking for The Cobern Law Firm P.O. Box 2189 www.cobernlaw.com Mount PLeasant, TX 75456 highly motivated, energetic and team oriented candidates! P.O. Box 2189 DATED 14th day of January, 2021. 405 West Third Street, Suite B Please visit www.kimscstores.com Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75456 and click on careers to apply! DATED 14th day of January, 2021. John Mark Cobern Attorney for Philicia Upchurch State Bar No.: 24027935 John Mark Cobern P.O. Box 2189 Attorney for Nikki Merritt McKelvey Titus County Tax and Registration Office The Mt. Pleasant Branch of Mount Pleasant, TX 75456 State Bar No.: 24027935 are seeking a CITY FINANCE is hiring for the position Telephone: (903) 577-0881 The Cobern Law Firm FULL TIME DEPUTY CLERK Asst. Branch Manager Facsimile: (903) 577-0884 Bilingual a plus. Auto required. P. O. Box 2189 E-mail: [email protected] Applicants will be required to greet and Benefits include: 405 West Third Street, Suite B communicate with customers, answer Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456-2189 multiple phone lines, use computer to • Competitive Pay • IRA with up to 3% Match Telephone: (903) 577-0881 process state titles and registrations, • Bonus Plan up to PUBLIC NOTICE $690 • Health Insurance Plan Facsimile: (903) 577-0884 balance daily work, maintain excellent The City of Mt. Pleasant is accepting customer service among other respon- • Christmas Bonus • Paid Vacation/ bids for the following: Personal Time sibilities. Resumes or applications may • Paid Holidays off NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING BID #2-2122 be e-mailed to [email protected] Family Environment Company CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF APPLY IN PERSON 4X4 Backhoe or brought to the office located at 110 S JANE M. CROMER Madison Ave. Mt Pleasant, TX 108 N Jefferson. Mt Pleasant The City of Mt. Pleasant is accept- Notice is hereby given that original Let- ing bids for a 4X4 backhoe. Copy ESTATE SALES ters Testamentary for the Estate of JANE of specifications and requirements M. CROMER, deceased, were issued on the can be picked up from the Admin- 12-15 Hours/Week - $8.50/Hour 21st day of December, 2020, in Cause istrative Assistant, 501 N. Madison LAKE HOUSE No. P06442, which is pending in the Street, Mount Pleasant, TX. Bids ESTATE SALE Probate Court of Titus County, Texas, to must be in a sealed envelope, with BECKI RUTH CROMER. at Tall Tree the bid number, opening date and All persons having claims against the time, and item being bid clearly Lake Cypress For more [email protected] Estate of the said JANE M. CROMER, de- marked on the lower left-hand cor- 242 Windy information, call ner of the envelope. Point (903)572-1052 ceased, are hereby required to present PO Box 65, Mount Pleasant, TX 75456 them within the time and in the manner Jan. 29-30-31 Bids will be publicly opened and prescribed by law to: read aloud in the Council Chambers Guns - Tools - Mount Olive Baptist Church Kerry Wootten located at the Mount Pleasant City Antiques Russell & Wootten, P.C. Hall, 501 N. Madison Street, Mount Check us out online SERVICES OFFERED Pleasant, Texas on February 2, 2021 903-285-1606 TribNow.com P. O. Box 1135 at 10:00 a.m. The City of Mount Interior/exterior Mount Pleasant, TX 75456-1135 Pleasant reserves the right to reject DATED this 12th day of January 2021. SERVICES OFFERED painting; carpen- any and/or all proposals, waive any ter repair. 40 years’ Kerry Wootten, Attorney or all formalities, and to award a TACL #B002178C experience. Jeff RUSSELL & WOOTTEN, P.C. contract to the lowest and best bid Taylor 903-573- P. O. Box 1135 - 204 West Seventh Street that meets all specifications. Mount Pleasant, Texas 75456-1135 0079 Billy Taylor Anthony Rasor 903-572-7877 Utilities Director 903-572-1234 SERVICE ON ALL BRANDS FREE ESTIMATES H & S House Lev- 2020 eling; Foundation Readers’ Choice 2016–2020 Paul’s Vinyl Siding repair, 25 yrs. exp. Readers’ & Metal Roof free est. 903-784- AWARDS Choice Best Mount Pleasant FREE ESTIMATES 1849 or 903-782- Tribune A/C Repair (903) 572-7517 4347. AUCTIONS FOR RENT Faulkner Chevrolet 3BR/2BA Some Going Out of Business appliances, fenced ONLINE AUCTION B&B yard, storage Apartments building. NO 307 S. Greer Blvd • Pittsburg, TX 75686 2121 Burton Dr. PETS. $650.00 Ends: Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 @ 6pm Mt. Pleasant, TX rent/$300.00 To Enter ONLINE Auction go to: 1 bedroom $400 deposit 903-204- willowbranchauctions.hibid.com Bills Paid $480 6839 2 bedroom $480 After many years of service to the Pittsburg Apartments for 2/washer & dryer $540 area, Faulkner Chevrolet has decided to close rent in Naples, to pursue a different chapter in their lives. 903-572-9123 Willow Branch Auctions has been commis- TX for rent $500 sioned (SRS Auction Services will assist) to month. All bills liquidate all their personal property & it will FOR SALE paid. Call Shawn be offered in this ONLINE Auction! Lots will 936-433- 4626. include: Several Vehicle Lifts, Tools, Office China Hutch for Furniture and Supplies, Lots of Parts and $200 and Grand- Manuals, Tire Machines, Shelving father’s Clock for HAY FOR SALE and so Much More. $50. 903-380-6009 For information: [email protected] [email protected] Round bale of hay 719-469-6666 • 903-439-9013 • 903-219-7170 • 903-632-5458 for sale $30/Bale Conducted by: Willow Branch Auctions TAL# 17847 Like us on Facebook Mount Pleasant Tribune Like our Facebook pages Willow Branch Auctions & SRS Auction Services 903-572-9714

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Page 10 • TribNow.com SCHOOLS/COMMUNITY Jan. 16, 2021 MPHS Goin’ Gold Band members named to All-Region Bands Eleven members of the Mount Pleas- ant High School Goin’ Gold Band were named to the High School All-Region Band and five freshmen were selected for the Freshman All-Region Band after virtual auditions at the end of December. Five have qualified for Area auditions. Advancing to Area auditions are Kar- li Hill (1st chair Piccolo), Manoa Bagsic (2nd chair Clarinet) Jordi Bello (2nd chair Tuba), Madison Carpenter (3rd chair Trumpet), and Nia Jackson (4th chair Clarinet). Also selected for the High School All-Region Band were Aachal Amin (1st chair Flute), Altizel Mendoza (4th chair Flute), Abril Ramirez (1st chair Clarinet), Hannah Bowles (2nd chair Bass Clari- net), Pablo Mata (2nd chair Tenor Sax- ophone), and Joel Palacios (10th chair Trumpet). Goin’ Gold Band members selected for the Freshman All-Region band in- Front row L to R: Manoa Bagsic, Abril Ramirez, Aachal Amin, Alitzel Mendoza Karli Hill, Nia Jackson. Back row L to R: Jordi Bello, Pablo Mata, Joel Palacios, clude Jose Fuentes (1st chair Clarinet), Alejandro Castro, Orion Senence, Madison Carpenter, Hannah Bowles. Not pictured: Jose Fuentes and Oscar Castellanos. COURTESY PHOTO Joel Palacios (4th chair Trumpet), Oscar Castellanos (4th chair Trombone), Orion dents,” said MPHS Head Band Director done virtually. Because of the social dis- proud of them.” Senence (7th chair Trumpet), and Alex and Director of Fine Arts, Dr. Theo- tancing requirements, providing effec- Advancing students are recording Castro (11th chair Trumpet). dus Luckett III. “COVID-19 has present- tive instruction was difficult. However, their pieces and uploading them for the “I’m extremely proud of these stu- ed many challenges as the audition was our students worked hard and I am very Area competition this week.

MPHS Cheerleaders place UIL Spirit State Championships The Mount Pleasant High School Cheerleaders competed in the 5A Division of a field of 42 teams in their division. Their finals performance earned them a II category of the UIL Spirit State Championships in Fort Worth on January 13. 16th place finish. They were evaluated on a band chant, crowd leading, and a fight song perfor- The 2021 Top 20 placement marks the 3rd time MPHS cheer has finished mance. among the best 5A cheer squads in the state. The MPHS Cheerleaders are After the preliminary rounds, MPHS advanced as a Top 20 Finalist out coached by Karissa Lopez and Shanta Lockett. Coach Chism Rotary honors January students of the month addresses Rotary

Rotary Club congratulates its January Students of the Month, Nicholas Segovia and Alejandra Ramirez of Mount Pleasant High School, and Mackenzie Barley and Kaylin Keene of Chapel Hill High School. COURTESY PHOTO

“Basketball season has started. Thank you, Joey Chism, Head Basketball Coach at MPISD, for sharing all about the program’s achievements and challenges. We are so proud of our students Cody Morris speaks to Lions Club for continuing to demonstrate greatness despite current circum- stances,” said Rotary Club. COURTESY PHOTO By DI DUNCAN [email protected]

Harts Bluff ISD At this week’s Lions Club meeting, member Steph- anie Thomas invited Cody Morris to be guest speaker. Morris serves as Director of Team Member Growth & Weekly Happenings Success at Diamond C Trailers. Morris spoke on the love that the company has for •Tuesday - HS Basketball @ Dodd City the community and its employees, as well as interde- •Thursday - Jr High Basketball vs. Clarksville partmental team building efforts and how the com- Girls @ Clarksville. Boys @ HB pany strives for the betterment of all. •Friday - HS Basketball @ Sulphur Bluff Morris states that this love and passion for the •Saturday - Jr. High and HS Basketball vs. community is what has led to the rapid growth within CHAAMP the company. Diamond C’s staff count has more than tripled since 2015, creating hundreds of jobs for local Subscribe to the citizens over the 5-year span. Members of the Lions club present at the meeting Mount Pleasant commended Diamond C for its focus on its team members and philanthropic efforts in the community. The company has donated to Hope Ministries, Titus Tribune County Cares, charities for family Christmas gifts, and 202 S. Van Buren • Mount Pleasant, Texas 75456 many other causes. The company has also assisted their employees during the pandemic with its emer- 903-572-1705 gency family fund. “We don’t love trailers. We make trailers, but what Pictured are Lion Stephanie Thomas and Cody Morris. www.TribNow.com we love is people,” Morris said. TRIBUNE PHOTO / DI DUNCAN

Jan. 16,2021 SPORTS TribNow.com • Page 11 Tigers take overtime thriller, remain undefeated By DREW BARKLEY

As dominant as the Tigers have been over the past several years, Sulphur Springs has always been a hostile and unfriendly environment. The last time the Tigers won in the district rival’s own gym was four years ago almost to the day, but in this night, the Tigers would not be denied. Mount Pleasant would need overtime to take down the Wildcats who hit a floater at the end of regu- lation to send the game into the extra period. However, Tiger forward Xzavier Brown would make the final state- ment with a crushing three from the corner that sent the whole gym into a frenzy and sending the Tigers home with the win, 44-41. After Mount Pleasant took the district title Sulphur Springs was destined to take last season, the Wildcats COURTESY PHOTO / CJ CANNON were hungry for revenge against the state-ranked Tigers. The game opened with Mount Pleasant’s Payton Chism game. The Tigers made it to the free-throw line sever- buzzer sounded erupting the black and gold throughout sinking a couple of three-point baskets to stake the Ti- al times but couldn’t convert and the Wildcats used a the gym as the Tigers were victorious. gers to a 6-0 lead. Sulphur Springs would claw its way banked-in three and floater in the pain at the buzzer that Brown finished finish with 7 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 back, as both teams would battle every possession on tied up the score at 39-39 to send the game to overtime. steals on the night. But the key cog in the Tiger engine both ends of the floor, to even the score at 8-8 after the Both teams played conservatively in the overtime was Will Hills who secured his first double-double of the first quarter. The Wildcats opened the second quarter period with Sulphur Springs striking first to go up by 2. season with 12 points and 14 rebounds, including 10 of- with a three-point basket, but the Tiger defense would The Tigers would come back down and answer with key fensive boards. Payton Chism added 9 points and 4 as- make that the only bucket they would get in the frame offensive rebounds that gave Mount Pleasant extra pos- sists on the night and Okoh-Chism put up 7 points with3 and took a 15-11 lead into the locker room. sessions. With 18 seconds left, Mount Pleasant found 3 assists and 10 deflections. Miller McCrumby chipped The Wildcats regrouped and came out strong in the themselves with the ball and a chance to take the final in 5 points and Hines and Kelcey Morris put up 2 points third quarter using a 10-4 run to take the lead but the Ti- shot. Zaveion Okoh-Chism dribbled to the wing and each. gers would answer, and the game would once again find found Jakybrein Hines at the top of the key who had got- The win improved the Tigers’ overall record to 16-0 itself knotted up. The final frame saw Sulphur Springs ten free of a screen. Hines attacked the basket drawing and 5-0 in district play and dropped the Wildcats to 11-8 take a quick four-point lead, but Mount Pleasant turned in the defenders and then found a wide-open Brown in and 3-2 in district. Mount Pleasant will host Hallsville the tables using an 11-1 run to take a six-point lead about the corner who let the ball fly with a couple of seconds (13-6, 3-2) on Friday and will travel to Longview (9-9, 4-2) halfway through, the largest lead by any team the entire left on the clock. The shot was nothing but net as the next Tuesday in their next district matchups. Lady Tiger Volleyball qualifies three for Academic All-State By DREW BARKLEY

The Lady Tiger Volleyball squad had three players qualify for the Academic All-State team this year. To qualify, play- ers must be a graduating senior, main- tain at least a 94 average throughout high school, and be of good moral character. Seniors Ashlynn Brooks, Joselynn Smith, and Jaycee Woods all met these qualifi- cations and represented Mount Pleasant well on the court and in the classroom. Ashlynn Brooks Jaycee Woods Joselynn Smith Red Devils on top MT. PLEASANT ISD The Chapel Hill Red Devils took com- mand of the district lead last Tuesday SCHOOL CALENDAR following their win over Mineola. The Week of January 18–23 Red Devils played great in the first quar- ter, but Mineola was everything they were said to be: tall, athletic, fast, and Monday, Jan. 18 • MPHS Girls @ a very good basketball team. After one • MLK Day—all MPISD Longview Showcase quarter of play, Chapel Hill trailed 9-14. campuses and offices • Powerlifting: The second quarter saw the Red Devils closed MPHS @ Sulphur hit their stride with some great defense Tuesday, Jan. 19 Springs and timely baskets. The Red Devils won • Basketball: MPHS Friday, Jan. 22 the second quarter 17-12 to bring the Girls JV & Varsity vs. • CDC & EHS group game to a 26-26 tie at half-time. Longview (home), pictures The third quarter was a battle with 5:00 p.m. • CDC zoom Conscious both teams playing great defense and • MPHS Boys 9th, JV & Discipline Parenting both teams trading points. In the end, Varsity @ Longview class, 10:00 a.m. Mineola finished on top of the third (away), 5:00 p.m. • CDC Parenting class quarter 15-13 to take a two point 39- • Soccer: MPHS Boys MPHS, 4:30 p.m. 41 lead to the final period. The fourth JV & Varsity vs. • Soccer: MPHS Boys @ quarter was a fan’s dream! A back and Whitehouse (home), Lufkin tournament forth battle. Chapel Hill gained the lead, 5:30 p.m. • MPHS Girls @ forcing Mineola to foul. This played to Wednesday, Jan. 20 Longview Showcase the Red Devils’ advantage as they made • CDC zoom Conscious Saturday, Jan. 23 eleven out of thirteen free throws to Discipline Parenting • Basketball: MPHS COURTESY PHOTO seal the win 56-50. Carter Nicholson shoots a three-pointer. class, 10:00 a.m. Boys 9th, JV & Varsity • CDC zoom Policy vs. Texas High (home), Council, 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Lady Devils roar to life Thursday, Jan. 21 • MPHS Girls Varsity • Basketball: MPJH @ Texas High (away), After picking up a couple of losses, the Lady Devils The first quarter saw Chapel Hill playing well, but Boys @ Marshall 1:00 p.m. roared back to life posting a win while hosting Mine- still making some mistakes to allow Mineola to stay (away), 5:30 p.m. • Soccer: MPHS Boys @ ola this past Tuesday. With the win on Tuesday, the close. At the end of one quarter of play, Chapel Hill was • MPJH Girls vs. Mar- Lufkin tournament Lady Devils have positioned themselves in second up 12-8. The second quarter saw the flood gates open shall (home), 4:30 • MPHS Girls @ place in district and will begin the second round of up for the Lady Devils. The stingy defense combined p.m. Longview Showcase district play this coming Friday when they host Har- with an offensive onslaught saw the Lady Devils roar • Soccer: MPHS Boys @ • Swim: MPHS @ mony. Back in December the Lady Devils traveled to out to a huge lead. When the smoke cleared and the Lufkin tournament District Meet—Texar- Harmony and claimed a seven-point win so they will horn went off, Chapel Hill one the quarter 29-4 to take kana College need to be prepared for battle this next game. 41-12 halftime advantage. The third quarter saw 1201 N. Jefferson Mineola fight back, but they were still no match for MASON’S 903-572-6737 the smash-mouth defense that the Lady Devils put up. Chapel Hill would go on to win the third quarter 19-14 WE ARE OPEN to push their lead to 60-26. The fourth quarter though was all Chapel Hill. What for in store business as usual. happened in the second quarter showed its head Our hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru again in the fourth quarter as they outpaced Mineola Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. 20-5 to win the game 80-31. Customers can call ahead for curbside pickup if needed. The Lady Devils will host Harmony on Friday at Thanks, Jim Mason, Chapel Hill to start the sec- Mason Hardware ond round of district play. Lilly Ellis in control of the ball COURTESY PHOTO

Page 12 • TribNow.com COMMUNITYSPORTS Jan. 16, 2021 ACCIDENTS HAPPEN. BODY SHOP Fixing mistakes... Hwy. 67 East Mt. Pleasant 903-572-7591 That’s what we do! Honoring the legacy Each year, local residents have gathered to celebrate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In light of the cancellation of this year’s march, the Tribune would like to spotlight marches and celebrations from previous years.