Archive for September 17th, 2024
Loren Murrell Brown Jr. – September 11, 1935 – September 2, 2024
A graveside service for longtime former longtime Lamar resident, Loren Murrell Brown, Jr. will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section. Military honors will be under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and American Legion Posts. Loren Murrell Brown Jr. was born on September 11, […]
Nelda L. Roberts – November 9, 1934 – September 16, 2024
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Nelda L. Roberts will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Stroh of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Nelda will be held from 2:00PM until 4:00PM on Wednesday, […]
Jose J. “Chuy” Maldonado Calderon – March 7, 1955 – September 16, 2024
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident Jose Maldonado Calderon will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Aviel Alvarez of the Iglesia Cristiana officiating. Visitation for Jose will be held from 10:00AM until 1:00PM on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Peacock Family […]
History is made as first game at new Thunder Stadium is played September 13, 2024
The inaugural football game played in the much-anticipated new Thunder Stadium was Friday, September 13, 2024. The Thunder didn’t disappoint and went on to defeat the Bennett Tigers 43-16 in a hard-fought game. Anxious fans streamed through the gates, excited not only about seeing the first home game of the season, but eager to finally […]
PAWsitive Recovery program fosters animals while their owners receive treatment for drug/alcohol addiction
Simon Rubick and his rescue dog “Tonk” Simon Rubick had lost almost everything to decades of alcoholism and drug addiction. In 2022, he found himself without a vehicle and without a home, which forced his two teenage children to move in with friends. He had burned bridges with friends and family and it took a […]
