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Viola passed from this life to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her home in Tyler. She was born July 13th, 1924, in Tyler, Texas to John and Grace Hobbs. She was married to the love of her life, Maynard Miller, June 10, 1943, in Tyler where they resided most of their lives. She got her dream job at 16 as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and worked there for 38 years, retiring as a manager in operator services. After retirement from the phone company, she worked at Rose Heights Church as the bookkeeper.

Her hobbies included traveling, gardening and cooking. She had many fans of her homemade rolls and cinnamon rolls as well as cakes and pies. An invite to her table was always a special treat enjoyed by many She happily passed on her passion of cooking and serv- ing others to her daughter and grandchildren. Viola was preceded in death by her Miller, her parents, John Grace Hobbs, sisters, Gladys Moore and Idell Jeter and brother Alton Hobbs. She is survived by daughter, Regina Smith and hus- band Wyley, granddaughters, Amy Hester and husband Matthew, Jessica Snow and husband Dan, Jana Greene and husband S.E., and 11 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Matthew Hester, Dan Snow, S.E. Greene, Caleb Snow, Zach Hester and Andrew Snow. Honorary pallbearers are Owen-Miller, Ford Lincoln Greene. Visitation is scheduled 5:00 to 7:00 pm Monday, January 24th at Burks Walker Tippit. If desired, memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation.

To view online, please go to www.burkswalkertippit. com. Alvin Jinkins GALLATIN, TEXAS A funeral service for Alvin Jinkins of Gallatin, is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Pastor Randall Jinkins will of- ficiate.

He will be laid to rest at Henry Cemetery in Gallatin, Texas. Visitation will begin on Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mr. Jinkins passed away on January 19, 2022.

He was born in Gallatin, Texas on November 25,1928 to Charlie and Virginia (Redd) Jinkins. He was a member of Gallatin Baptist Church, also a member of the Mason Cherokee Lodge He was a rancher who enjoyed his horses and cows. In his younger days he enjoyed being a hunter and an outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, James Beathard; two sisters and four brothers. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years Janet Jinkins; children Tony Jinkins and wife Elaine of Chapel Hill, Jason Jinkins of Gallatin, Christy Beathard of Rusk, Terry Beathard and wife Lydia of Cushing; sisters, Maye Vaughan and husband Joe Ben of Huntington, Faye Scarborough and husband Van of Lufkin, Pearlene Gary and husbandMorris of Tyler; sis- ter-in-law, Lily Jenkins of Houston.

He is also survived by eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Terry Beathard, Chris Beathard, Ben Chandler, Ian Chandler, Clyde Jenkins Jr. Charlie Jenkins Honorary pallbearers are his nephews. Shirley Faye Watson FLINT Funeral ser- vices for Shirley Faye Watson, will be held at 3 p.m., on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Kilgore, with Rev. Kelly Brian offici- ating.

Interment will follow in Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, from 2p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to service. Our beloved Shirley Faye Watson, 88, was lifted peacefully on January 19, 2022, at her home in Flint, following a prolonged illness.

She was born in Kilgore, Texas on November 06, 1933, and was preceded in death by her parents, Dora Emina and Golden L. Judd. Shirley was a 1951 graduate of Kilgore High School and was a majorette in the marching band, later receiving a degree in Education from the University of Southwestern, Lafayette. She taught high school Business and English in Louisiana and later in numerous international countries. Shirley played the piano during her teenage years at Hickory Grove Baptist Church.

Everett led the choir (we suspect to see Shirley as much as to serve the congrega- tion). The couple were married October 12, 1951, and re- cently celebrated 70 years together. They enjoyed many adventures living abroad and traveling extensively. Once they retired back home to East Texas, she became a master gardener and took great pride in her yard. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, William Everett Watson, sons and daughters-in-law; Jeff and Dawn Watson of Colorado Springs; Mark Watson, of Flint, and Alton and Lynne Watson of Conroe; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt grat- itude to the Green Acres Baptist Church Celebration class members for their caring support and Hospice of East Texas. Online condolences may be left at www.raderfuneral- home.com Bobby Joe Wiggins BECKVILLE Graveside funeral services for Mr. Bobby J. Wiggins, 82, of Beckville, Texas will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Rehobeth Cemetery with Rev.

Kenneth Flannagan officiating. Burial will fol- low under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitationwill be 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at Hawthorn Funeral Home. Mr.

Bobby Joe Wiggins was born April 8, 1939 in Winnsboro, Louisiana. He passed this life January 20, 2022 in Carthage, Texas. Bobbywas the older of two chil- dren born to the marriage of Statton and Lottie Sanders Wiggins. He was raised and schooled in Winnsboro graduating from Fort Necessity High School. He served his country through the U.S.

Army. Bobby married his love Becky Ann Holt October 21, 1961 and they celebrat- ed 60 years of marriage. Mr. Wiggins began working for International Paper in Natchez, MS and spent 30 years raising chickens for Tyson. Along with raising chickens he loved gardening and sharing his bounty with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Wiggins is survived by his loving wife, Becky Wiggins of Beckville; son Curtis Wiggins and wife Kristi of Tyler; daughter, Sherri Watson of Carthage; brother, Kent Wiggins and wife Nita of Tyler; son-in-law, Steven Watson of Carthage; grandchildren, Statton Wiggins of Tyler, Maddox Wiggins of Tyler, Carly Cockrell and husband Derrick of Jaoquin, Will Watson of N.C., Sam Watson of Carthage, and Jake Watson of Georgia; one great-grandchild, Brooks Cockrell of Joaquin; numer- ous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Serving as pallbearers will be, Statton Wiggins, Maddox Wiggins, Derek Cockrell, Sam Watson, Jason Thames, Blake Thames, Joey Wiggins, Chris Wiggins and Nickey Wiggins. The family requests memorials to the Foundation, www.parkinson.org An online guestbook may be signed at www.haw- thornfuneralhome.com Mario David Grisanti TYLER Mario David Grisanti, 73, of Tyler passed away in Tyler on January 21, 2022.

Mr. Grisanti was born November 29, 1948 in Buffalo, New York. Arrangements by Stewart Family Funeral Home. Peggy Cagle TYLER Services for Peggy Cagle, 89, of Tyler will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home.

Visitation is sched- uled one hour prior to ser- vice. Interment will be at Bascom Cemetery in Tyler. Mrs. Cagle was born in Dallas on August 14, 1932 and passed away January 17, 2022 in Tyler. William Vernon Atkins TYLER Graveside ser- vices for William Vernon Atkins, 90, of Tyler will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mr. Atkins was born on August 13, 1931 in Houston and passed away January 20, 2022 in Tyler. Betty Reeves Parker HENDERSON Graveside services for Mrs. Betty Reeves Parker, 77, of Henderson will be held 2 pm Tuesday, January 25, at Millville Cemetery in Henderson under the direc- tion of Crawford-A.

Crim Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 pm on Tuesday at the fu- neral home. Words of com- fort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordac- rim.com. PETS Fur PEOPLE Spice is available for adop- tion at the Humane Pets Fur People inTyler. Spice is one year old andweighs 40 pounds.

She has been spayed, is current on starting vaccina- tions including rabies and has beenmicrochipped for identi- fication purposes. Spicewould thrive as amember of an ac- tive family with older children. Shewas abandoned at Pets Fur People so notmuch is known about her except that she loves to please andwill be a snuggle bunnywith children in their bed. Spicewill go homewith a starter kit of food, a collar and leash and a certificate price on basic obedience from Tyler ObedienceTraining Club. For information on adopting Spice call 903-597-2471 or check the Humane Pets Fur petsfurpeople.org.

PET OF THEWEEK From Staff Reports JP 4 AND COURT AT LAW NO. 3 CANDIDATES Grassroots America on Monday will host a forum for some Smith County candidates running in the March 1 Republican party. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the forum at Holiday Inn, 5701 S. Broadway Ave in Ty- ler.

The forum is 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Candidates include: Laney Pilcher-Barnes, Ronnie Hester and Curtis Wulf for Smith County Jus- tice of the Peace Pct. 4. Sara Maynard, Trevor Rose and Clay White run- ning for Smith County Court at Law No.

3. No reservation needed. The forum is free. MARGARET BYFIELD TO SPEAK American Stewards of Liberty Executive Director Margaret Byfield will speak Tuesday evening at Grass- roots Liberty, Ed- ucation and Action meeting. During the program, By- field will address private property and water rights along the federal by plan, renamed the America the Beautiful Initiative.

A buffet dinner will be served. Fellowship will be 5:30 p.m. to 6:25 p.m. with the program set for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

at Holiday Inn Conference Center, 5701 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler. There is no fee needed to attend, and registration and membership are not re- quired. PCT.

2 COMMISSIONER, CONSTABLE CANDIDATES Grassroots America on Thursday will host a forum for candidates running in the March Republican pri- mary for Pct. 2 commis- sioner and constable. The forum is set 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 5701 S.

Broadway Ave. in Tyler. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Candidates include: Mike Adams, Anwar Khalifa and John Moore, who are running for Smith Pct. 2 commis- sioner seat Wayne Allen, Deal Fol- mar and Chris Roberts run- ning for Smith County con- stable in Pct.

2 No reservation needed. The forum is free. GrassrootsAmerica hosts January events BY JO LEE FERGUSON Dutch Bros. Coffee is con- sidering two possible sites to bring its drive-thru coffee brand to Tyler. still in the early stages of planning but if ev- erything goes well we could open our first Tyler location by the end of this com- pany representative Rilynn Davis said.

The chain serves coffee, tea and energy drinks. Founded as a push-cart espresso business in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, the firm became publicly traded on the New York Stock Ex- change in 2021. Dutch Bros. now has more than 530 loca- tions in a dozen states. Drive-thru chain Dutch Bros.

Coffee eyesTyler.