Dear Abby: I recently got engaged to a man I’ve been seeing long distance for about a year. Then, out of the blue, an old military friend/crush called me and told me he has been thinking a lot about me and is working on himself. He apologized for the times he ghosted me because he couldn’t handle relationships.
Texas history recently made a return from the past as students brought to life characters from the Battle of the Alamo in a project crafted by fourth grade Mayes Elementary teacher Angela Garner designed to teach the importance of the Texas Revolution.
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1942-2023 Beverly Jane Tucker McGuire, 80, of Sherman beloved wife and Pre-K teacher, sister, sister-in-law and friend to all, went peacefully to that special place in Heaven for the greatest teachers. Jane passed into the hands of our Lord, after a long battle with out of balance brain chemistry, holding hands with her loving husband, Brady on Sunday March 19, 2023.
Whitewright - On March 22, 2023, Harold Bray Barnard received his heavenly wings. He is no longer bound by the restrictions created by bouts with cancer and Parkinson’s. Although selfishly missed by earth-bound family and friends, he is now sharing Heaven with his parents and siblings. Harold was born as the sixth and final child of Wesley and Veda Bray Barnard in Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas. Tagged with the nickname of ‘baby’, this nickname was used by the family until Harold graduated from Gatesville High School and moved to Dallas. Initially working in a bakery with his older brother, Basil, it wasn’t long until he was able to secure a job with Texas Instruments, which he kept and retired from, 35 years later. Two children, Doyle and Sherry, were born from his first marriage with Jimmie Stibbins. Later, 40 happy years were spent with Judie Mitchell, meeting in 1981 and marrying in 1985. Harold is survived by wife, Judie Barnard, children, Doyle Barnard and Sherry Barnard Cary (Michael), step son Jim Lemons (Sarah), 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Preceding him to Heaven were parents Wesley and Veda Barnard, brothers Otis, Basil and Edward, and sister Mary Ann Churnesky. Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Whitewright, Texas, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Visitation begins at 1:30pm, Services at 2:00pm. Special love to granddaughter Rachel Cork, for the love and care provided to her grandfather at end of life. Arrangements are with Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, Whitewright, Texas. An online register may be signed at www.tjmfuneral.com
1942-2023 Alice Paulette Hyatt, age 80, went to her heavenly home on March 23, 2023. Paulette was born on March 24, 1942 in Bakersfield, California to Stanley and Gertrude Rains.
1934-2023 Denison Jesse Joe Rhudy, 88, has completed his earthly work and been received into his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Joe was born to Jalia Ann and C.W.
Secretary of state’s office is still rebuilding trust after 2019 voter roll cleanup debacle. Texas’ likely withdrawal from a nationwide consortium designed to clean up voter rolls while boosting public participation in elections could be a setback for democracy in the state.
I love the change of seasons. They are always a time of excitement for me that I can’t really explain or understand.
