September 2022

Madison County has been blessed with good doctors through the years. Today I’m writing about Dr. J.B. Heath because he was exceptional and I owe him. He delivered me at birth and gave me excellent care for many years. We currently have some of his photos and diplomas on display in Madison County Museum.

Jerry Wilton Fannin was born June 13, 1939, to William Harmon “Buddy” Fannin and Eunice Blanche Cole Fannin at the home of his grandparents, Daniel Webster Cole and Annie Elizabeth Lang Cole in the Mecca Community, Madison County, Texas. He attended Madisonville High School and graduated in 1957. Jerry graduated from Sam Houston University in 1961, with a degree in Business Administration.

Perry Solesbee, 93 years, was called to his eternal resting place on September 17, 2022. He entered this world on July 31, 1929 in Wichita Falls, Texas, born to David Perry Solesbee and Madeline (Arnold) Solesbee McMeans.

Glyn Michael “Mike” Manning; 77 of Madisonville, TX; passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday; September 20, 2022. Graveside services are scheduled for 11AM on Saturday; September 24, 2022 at Madisonville Cemetery in Madisonville, TX.

Deborah Atzenhoffer, 71, beloved mother, sister and grandmother, passed away September 22, 2022 at her home in Bedias, Texas. Funeral services honoring her life were held 10 A.M., Monday, September 26, 2022 at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas. Jody Westra officiated the service.

Ten seniors and eight underclassmen were appointed to the Madisonville High School 2022 Homecoming Court and will be introduced during the Homecoming Carnival and Pep Rally on Wednesday, September 21st. Appointed to the court are Freshman Princess Dara Juarez and Freshman Prince Kyrus Ford, Sophomore Princess Marci Arce, and Sophomore Prince Erick Payan, and Junior Princess Sandra Hinojosa, and Junior Prince Leonel Zavala.

There’s too much to share about going on in our county this week, so I had to cut my research comments this time. They weren’t just about EVs either, so stay tuned for next week! In the meantime, here’s what’s going on ‘round town.

In an impressive showing, the Madisonville Mustangs (3-1) scored 63-8 in a victory over the Caldwell Hornets (0-4) on Friday, September 16, at Hornet Stadium. With only 36 plays under their belt, the Mustangs ranged 477 yards, while the Mustang’s defense kept the Hornets at bay with 157 yards on their 50 plays.