Several lives lost

The yearly family reunion of Kenny Watson was held at the Keith Community Center Saturday, Dec. 7, with a full house of family members and friends. The center was well decorated with Christmas trees and evidently, they had a wonderful time and plan to return next year.

Evergreen Baptist Church had a wonderful Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 8, with over 40 people gathering in the church’s fellowship hall for an evening of fun and food. Steaks, baked potatoes and desserts were served and enjoyed by all present. There was also an ugly sweater contest that was won by Steve Biggs. He certainly got my vote. The best fun was a gift exchange in which the gifts were exchanged again and again. The evening finally came to an end at 9 p.m. Lots of good clean fun was enjoyed by all present.

Friends and family members were happy to learn that Mallori Compian and Robert Frenzel announced their engagement Dec. 6. The date for the wedding has not been set at this time. Congratulations to them both.

We had another death by accident on FM 244 Saturday, Dec. 7, when Becky Lewis had an accident on her motorcycle on one of the double curves as you come into the Keith Community. Her funeral was held at Harvestfield Church on FM 244 at Carlos at the Yankee Pavilion Friday, Dec. 13. Do remember her husband, children and family members in your prayers.

Several area residents attended the funeral of Dustin “Dusty” Richard Pierce at the Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan Tuesday, Dec.

10. He passed away suddenly at his home Dec. 3. His wife was the former Morgan McDonald who many in the Keith area knew and loved. Her mother was Marilu Mc-Donald and her grandfather was Rev. Herbert Richards. The funeral was well attended by both family members and friends. Do remember Morgan and their young son Cash and other family members in your prayers.

Yet another death was that of Joey “Joe” Mack Brown who passed away Dec. 6. following a long illness. He was the son of Rev. Gerald Brown, a longtime pastor of Bedias Baptist Church and a former employee of Channel 3 News. His memorial service was held at the Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan Saturday, Dec. 14. Do remember his loved ones in your prayers.

Happy birthday this week to the following Dec. 15 – Brooke Curtis; Dec. 16 – Amy Vaughn, Carole Niven; Dec. 17 – Janice Marie Harmon Crenshaw, Dylan Stanley, Ramona Carel Moon; Dec. 18 – Kennard Daniel “Kenny” Trant, Marshall Wapole, Robbie Dale McCleney; Dec. 19 – Angie Rucker, Ryan Smith, Ruby Dixon; Dec. 20 – Ruby Ruth Lavender Stuckey, Lura McBride; Dec. 21 – Mollie Churchwell Fuller, Jim Altimore, Wendy Jaster. Hope that your special day was a happy one.

Happy anniversary this week to Richard and Linda Sarver married Dec. 15, 1957. Join me in wishing them many more years of happiness together.

Pearl Harbor Day this year was on Saturday, Dec. 7. An American Flag was placed on the memorial marker for Weymon Boney Blount in Evergreen Cemetery. His remains are still on the Battleship Arizona. He was born March 21, 1920 and passed Dec. 7, 1941. He was the son of Robert and Lilla D. Blount. May his memory be forever blessed.

Candlelit services will be held at Evergreen Baptist Church on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. Do come out and fellowship with your neighbors and friends.

Several students from the Iola High School spent the day at the food pantry in Madisonville collecting food for those less fortunate. This food will help the food pantry in Iola. Thanks to all that assisted.

If you have any Keith news, call either my cellphone at 936-870-6094 or my house number at 936-394-8273.