May 2022

FIT FOR A teen

Teenagers spend a lot of time in their rooms, so it’s important that their bedrooms reflect their current taste. However, they’re also constantly reinventing themselves, and they like to follow trends, which can mean that they’re often asking to change the design of their teenage bedroom. If you’re looking for some teenage bedroom ideas that won’t break the bank while also indulging their desire for a cool bedroom, we’ve found some easy and affordable ways to update their room decor. • Whether it’s a small bedroom or a large one, skip shelling out big bucks on expensive decor, and try out some of these inexpensive teen bedroom ideas instead.

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Ellis Donald Weathermon

Ellis Donald Weathermon passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, to rejoin his loving wife, Wanda, who he has deeply missed for 28 months. He was born August 13, 1937, to Ellis McClain Weathermon and Gracie Alice (Bennie) Weathermon in Brownwood, Texas. He graduated in 1957 from Brownwood High School and went to work for Southwestern Telephone Co. On a blind date, he met Wanda June Stephens and they married on August 2, 1959. Ellis was in the National Guard for 14 years, while working for Southwestern Telephone Co. He transferred from Brownwood to Coleman, and then to Junction. In 1970, he transferred to Comanche, where it later changed to General Telephone (GTE), then Verizon. He retired after 32 years.

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Judy Lee Hinesly

BROWNWOOD - Judy Lee Hinesly, age 74, of Brownwood, TX. passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, in Andrews, TX. Family and Friends will gather to celebrate her life at 2:00PM on Friday, May 13, 2022, at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews, Texas with Pastor Leslie Boone, officiating. Interment will follow at the Andrews North Cemetery. Viewing and Visitation will be held Thursday May 12, 2022, from 5:00PM - 8:00PM at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the personal care of McNett Funeral Home. Judy was born January 30, 1948, in Brownwood, Texas, to George Washington Ford Jr. and Dorothy Lee “Shell”. Judy was and extremely hard-working women. She loved to go to garage sales or“treasure hunting”as she would call it. She was a great cook and always made sure everyone was fed. Her greatest love were her grandbabies. Judy was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, where she served in the Special Services. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her daughter: Cynthia Sullens and husband Olen of Andrews, TX.; sisters: Brenda Claxton and husband Mike of Big Springs, TX.; and Shirley Allen and husband Don of Bedford, TX.; brother-in-law: Howard James of Brownwood, TX.; grandchildren: Cody Joe, and Bridgette Sullens; great-grandchildren: Cody Moore, Roland Sullens Lopez, Morris Sullens Lopez, and Adan Sullens Lopez,; nieces: Deborah Claxton of Big Springs, TX.; Becky Reinhardt and husband Randy of Uvalde, TX.; Tammy James of Brownwood, TX.; and Stephanie Allen of Fort Worth, TX.; nephews: Roy Abney and wife Sue of Jacksonville, FL.; Scotty Browning and wife Pam of Hardin, IL.; Rodney James and wife Sherry of Bangs, TX.; and Don Allen and wife Tracy of Rockwall, TX.; and numerous great nieces and nephews. Judy is preceded in death by her parents: George and Dorothy Ford; 2 sisters: Rebecca Cardinal and Peggy James; and 2 nephews: Buddy Ray Claxton and Howard “Howie” James.

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Tommy Greer

ZEPHYR - Tommy Greer, 82 of Zephyr, Texas died peacefully at home Thursday morning, May 12, 2022. Visitation with family will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the Heartland Funeral Home. The Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 16, 2022 in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Zephyr Cemetery.

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Scammers find power posing as utilities, complete with caller ID

The caller ID on her phone indicated that she was talking with someone from DTE Energy, her utility company in Troy, Michigan. • The caller claimed she owed $1,900, and that if she didn’t pay, her service would be cut off in late April. • The number on the ID was 800- 477-4747 – the real phone number for the utility. When the woman said she couldn’t pay it all at once, the caller agreed to accept $700 to keep the service on.

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CALENDAR

Sunday Fisherman’s Chapel United Methodist Church at North Lake Brownwood, located in Thunderbird Bay, holds services is 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

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