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.

The Bedias Civic Club offers 1st Thursday potlucks, and 2nd Tuesday movies at the civic center. Please go to, www.facebook.com/BediasCivicClubAssoc, for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to end tenure for new professors at the state’s public universities and to revoke it for faculty who teach critical race theory, the Austin American- Statesman reported.