Jerry Holt Stephens was born in Iola, Texas to Hardie Holt and Arnie McDougald Stephens September 10, 1933. He left this life on May 10, 2022 at age of 88.

Patricia Ann Hodges, age 63, passed away May 9, 2022 in Bryan, Texas. She was born March 9, 1959 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Victor & Alice (Frost) Nash. Patricia was raised in the Portsmouth area where she also met her future husband, Fred, who was in the Navy. Following their marital union, the pair moved south, where they raised their family and spent the remainder of their lives.

The Madisonville Sidewalk Cattlemen’s Association held their 82nd Annual Steak Dinner at their pavilion Saturday. The event featured students’ Ag mechanics projects, dinner, a silent auction and live entertainment from Kenny Orts and No Chance. Pictured are the Grand and Reserve Champions from the event, Ethan Barrett and Mackenzie Foster, as they receive their buckles from Blake Pipes. There were 29 entries into the show, which raised over $46,000 (MSCA does not take any of the funds raised for the students’ projects). COURTESY PHOTOS

The Ten Mile Cemetery Association (TMCA), in conjunction with the Madison County Historical Commission (MCHC), held a dedication ceremony Saturday to unveil their recently received Historic Texas Cemetery Marker, before a crowd of about 50.

National Day of Prayer leaders (front row, left to right) Warren Hunt, Jack Andrews, Towanda Webber, Cindy Clark, David Medina, (back row, left to right) Joel Douget, Beau Bevers, Brad Brock, Jim Jackson, Jerry Huff and Dean Ferguson pose together at the Truman Kimbro Convention Center Thursday. COURTESY PHOTO

Madisonville CISD teachers will receive a 4% pay increase with the new school year, raising the base pay for new teachers in the district to $50,000 annually, Superintendent Keith Smith announced during Monday’s board meeting.

North Zulch FCCLA is raising money for the students in their organization representing the state of Texas at the National FCCLA Leadership Conference in San Diego June. The organization is holding a street dance featuring Jody Bartula and the Barflies on Saturday.

The remains of Houston man Henry Schelsteder were located after the 69-year-old was reported missing while traveling through Madison County last week. Officials found Schelsteder’s body inside a wrecked vehicle in Walker County Monday.

Madisonville lost a great warrior for our county Monday night with the passing of judge Art Henson. He is survived by his wife Gigi, daughter Jean, two sons david and Fred and their families. A more In-depth article to follow.