Rev. Billy M. Rasco was born November 8, 1932, in Tarrant County, Texas. As a boy, Billy learned the family trade of making mattresses and box springs working with his parents, Arvie and Anna Rasco. Billy eventually built and operated Rasco Bedding Factory in Athens, Texas. Rev. Rasco’s passion was serving his Lord Jesus, with his first and only love,…

Jerry Dean Ford was born November 19, 1938 in Kemp, Texas. He had been a resident of Athens for 60 years. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jerry passed away at the age of 80 on November 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Roosevelt Ford; mother, Addie Irene Hice Ford; daughter, Deena…

Marilyn Yvonne Hopkins, age 84, passed away to her heavenly home on November 15, 2019 in Athens, Texas. She was born on April 5, 1935 to Arthur E. and Bonnie O’Dell Penney. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, S.E. Hopkins; daughter, Paula Mallett; brother, Larry Penney; sister, Joan Stephens. Marilyn worked for Lone Star Gas company for…

Services for Ollie Cooper age 91 of Palestine will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Rev. Rick Dees officiating. Burial will follow in Carroll Springs Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mrs. Cooper passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Trucare Living Center. She was born…