This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office that list the reports from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day AND this is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.
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Mr. Carl W. Byars, was born on October 31, 1936, in Garrison, Texas to Ollie Lambert Byars and Robert Carl Byars and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 29, 2011, after a lengthy illness. He was married for 24 and a half years to Carol Painter Byars, who was devoted to giving him the best care possible throughout his illness. Our precious Carl is now free of pain and suffering and we can rejoice for him that he has everlasting life and is at rest.
Carl served his country in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant in the 3rd Armored Division, stationed as Border Patrol in Germany before the Berlin Wall was built. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service, worked as an independent contractor, raised cattle, did custom hay baling and finally owned and operated his own salvage yard business. Carl worked hard all of his life, was very intelligent as well as gifted with so many talents such as concrete finishing, electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing, carpentry and auto-mechanics just to mention a few. Carl and Carol spent many wonderful hours in their boat on the lake fishing, a hobby they shared passionately. They both also enjoyed playing 42, with Carl winning some tournaments. Carl loved being with people, helping them, and telling funny stories. He was loved by so many and will be missed by all, most of all by Carol, who loved him with all her heart. He was also a long standing member of Gravel Ridge Baptist Church.
Carl is survived by his loving wife, Carol Painter Byars of Nacogdoches; daughter, Lesha Byars of Nacogdoches; sons, Scott Wayne Byars of Dallas and Robert Morgan Byars of Austin; daughters, Brittany Ann Byars of Austin and Carla Rae Hodge of Conroe; grandchildren, Matthew Byars, Christian Byars, Brendan Byars, Lacy Byars, Jennifer Byars, Jennifer Kiely and husband, Darren and Tiffany Ratliff; great-grandchildren, Jyliane & Myah Kiely, Chay and Greenley Ratliff; brother-in-law, Jake Henson, mother-in-law, Edith George of Granbury; nephews, A. L. Henson and wife, Dana, Elvin Ray Henson and wife, Jo Beth, and many others; great-nieces, Jennifer Hayden and husband, Rowdy, Stephanie House and husband, Mark, and special great-nephew, Adam Henson and wife, Andi-Lynn and many others; special niece by marriage, Sherri Loeffler and husband, Manfred of St. Hedwig, Texas, who helped to care for him at home with tender loving care the past 3 months.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sisters, LaVerne Henson, LaMerle Henson, and Joy Henson.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Collins, Dewey DeShazo, Marc DeShazo, Richard Johnson, Morris Ray Fuller, and Steve Cox.
Honorary pallbearers will be A. L. Henson, Elvin Ray Henson, Don Collins, and Chuck Clark.
Special thanks to Ricky Collins, brother-in-Christ, his wife, Becky Collins, sister-in-Christ, A. L. and Dana Henson, Adam and Andi-Lynn Henson, Dr. Larry Walker, Dr. Ahammed Hashim, the entire Staff of The Hospice of East Texas (especially Robin Kirk, R.N, Ann Campbell, R.N., and Ryan Arwine, R.N., Shay Von Jenkins, LVN, and Nurses Aids Dee Holcomb and Pam Griffith, all who demonstrated the true meaning of “angels of mercy”. Also, thanks to the compassionate staff at Walgreens pharmacy, Shelley, Gwo, Cheree, Merlina, and Kyle.
John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Matthew 11:28. “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 3:00 pm at Laird Funeral Home with Rev. Dock Lazarine officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
A graveside service for Mr. Edwin Leon Pierce, 82, of Nacogdoches, Texas will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 2:00 pm at Spann’s Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County with Chaplain Richard Harris officiating.
Mr. Pierce was born on July 9, 1929 in DeBerry, Texas, the son of Robert Donald Pierce, II and Metta Lee Pierce.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, from 5-7 pm at Laird Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Mrs. Faye Johnson Lucas, 76, of Nacogdoches, Texas will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at 2:00 pm at Evergreen Cemetery on North FM 2022 in Percilla, Texas.
Mrs. Lucas was born on May 27, 1935, in Waneta, Texas to the late Archie Johnson and Ella Mae Peterson Johnson. She passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011, in Nacogdoches.
Faye had been employed by Walmart stores for 10 years as a door greeter. Mrs. Lucas was and will always be remembered for her kindness and love of life.
In addition to her parents, Archie and Ella Mae Johnson, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lucas.
She is survived by three brothers, Frank Johnson and wife, Maxine, Johnny Johnson and Tommy Johnson; children, Dennis Sanford and wife, Sherry, Denise Langley, Harrison Sanford and wife, Tammy, Carrie Sue Calloway and Lonnie Lucas and wife, Wendy; and 13 grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held for McCoy Micky Choate, age 89, at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 6. Mr. Choate was born in Lilbert, Texas, on January 17, 1922, and died in a local nursing care facility on October 30, 2011.
After graduating from Cushing High School in 1941, Mr. Choate worked three years at the North American Aviation Plant in Grand Prairie, supervising a crew that made cockpits for the new P-51 fighters. After foregoing the opportunity to keep continuous draft deferments, Mr. Choate entered the U. S. Army in 1944. After receiving his basic training at Camp Fannin in Tyler, Mr. Choate served in the 35th Infantry Division in France and Germany. He was in continuous combat for 69 days and ultimately was wounded and captured on December 12, 1944, in a river crossing into Habkirchen, Germany. Private Choate suffered from untreated frost bite to both feet, 17 shrapnel wounds, and near starvation, losing more than 100 pounds before being liberated on April 14, 1945. He received five battle stars, a bronze medal, an infantry badge, good conduct medal, marksmanship medal, and purple heart. After returning to Nacogdoches after World War II, he met and married Priscilla Mercer, and they enjoyed 64 years together. Mr. Choate was a mail carrier 33 years with the U. S. Postal Service, and was a lifelong vegetable gardener and devoted neighbor to all who lived near him.
Mr. Choate was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Mary Choate, and his two sisters, Imogene Denson and Inelle Weaver. He was also preceded in death by his son Larry Choate.
He is survived by his son Mark Choate and his wife Lorinda, of Austin, Texas, and their three daughters, Kendall, Heather, and Laura. He is also survived by two grandsons, Robert Choate and his wife Amy, of Frisco, Texas, and Scott Choate, of Clovis, California, as well as six great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Hospice of East Texas and Lexington Place Nursing facility, for the kindness they showed to Mr. Choate in his final days. The family also is deeply grateful for the devotion showed to Mr. Choate by three very important special friends, Pot Mercer, Jack Gardner, and Bob Melton. Visitation will be held at Laird Funeral Home between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Saturday, November 5. Pastor Dock Lazarine will conduct the memorial service.
A prayer service for Myrtle Marie LaBoyteaux will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 1:00 Pm at Laird Funeral Home in Nacogdoches.
Mrs. LaBoyteaux was born on March 3, 1912 in Dayton, Ohio. She passed away on October 29, 2011 in Nacogdoches.
Monday October 31, 2011 – Tuesday November 1, 2011
On 10-31-2011 an Officer was dispatched to Hall 14 in reference to a Noise Complaint. Upon arrival the Officer located a tree that had been wrapped with toilet paper. There are three suspects.
On 10-31-2011 an Officer was dispatched to the Student Recreation Center in reference to Theft. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who advised on 10-31-2011 his unsecure wallet was stolen at the Student Recreation Center. There are no suspects.
Friday October 28, 2011 – Monday October 31, 2011
On 10-30-2011 an Officer was dispatched to University Woods Apartments in reference to a Drug Complainant. Upon arrival the Officer located marihuana and alcohol inside a residence. The Officer discovered that one of the subjects has been preciously banned from SFA’s campus. The subject was arrested for Criminal Trespass and transported to the Nacogdoches County Jail without incident. Another subject was arrested for warrants from another agency and was transported to the Nacogdoches County Jail without incident. There are seven suspects.
On 10-30-2011 an Officer was contacted by a complainant in reference to Theft. The complainant, stated between 10-29-2011 and 10-30-2011 his unsecured bicycle was stolen from the bike rack at Lumberjack Landing. There are no suspects.
On 10-30-2011 an Officer observed a damaged light fixture in the Lumberjack Village Parking Garage. There are no suspects.
On 10-30-2011 an Officer was contacted by a complainant in reference to Theft. The complainant, stated between 10-29-2011 and 10-30-2011 his secured bicycle was stolen from the bike rack at Lumberjack Landing. There are no suspects.
On 10-30-2011 an Officer was dispatched to Steen Hall in reference to several intoxicated subjects who were not students. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with three subjects who the officer determined was intoxicated to a degree to be danger to themselves and others. All three subjects were arrested and transported to the Nacogdoches County Jail without incident. There are three suspects.
On 10-29-2011 an Officer was contacted at the Homer Bryce Stadium in reference to Theft. The complainant stated on 10-29-2011 money was stolen from her unattended purse at Homer Bryce Stadium. There are ten suspects.
On 10-29-2011 an Officer was dispatched to Hall 14 in reference to a Drug Complaint. Upon arrival the Officer located three minors in possession of alcohol at Hall 14. All three subjects were issued citations. There are three suspects.
On 10-29-2011 an Officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the Lumberjack Village Parking Garage. The Officer made contact with two subjects inside the vehicle. The Officer discovered one of the subjects had been previously banned from SFA’s campus. The subject was arrested and transported to the Nacogdoches County Jail without incident. There is one suspect.
On 10-28-2011 an Officer was dispatched to Griffith Hall in reference to a Drug Complaint. Upon arrival the Officer located a subject to be in possession of marihuana and drug paraphernalia inside a residence at Griffith Hall. There is one suspect.
On 10-28-2011 an Officer was contacted by a complainant in lot 5 in reference to Assault. The complainant stated on 10-28-2011 she was assaulted by a known person at Steen Hall. The suspect advised that he was assaulted also by the complainant at Steen Hall. There are two suspects.
On 10-28-2011 an Officer was dispatched to Lumberjack Landing in reference to Harassment. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who advised since 10-17-2011 he has received numerous unwanted text messages, phone calls, and facebook messages from a known person. There is one suspect.
This is a complete list of reports responded to by the Nacogdoches Police Department
In reference to P11-18664- Robbery- The suspect stole beer from North Street Chevron and fled with a store employee in pursuit. The suspect then threw a beer at the employee, striking him in the arm. The suspect was located in an apartment at 3220 North Street where he was arrested. Arrested was Jeremy Lawrence Myhers, age 25 of Nacogdoches. The clerk was taken to the hospital and treated for non life threatening injuries.
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The raindrops last week were a welcome site to city officials and local residents, however the current drought conditions are still a very serious threat to the city’s water supply. Current forecasters predict a multi-year drought throughout the Southwestern United States, including deep east Texas and Nacogdoches. If water usage remains the same amongst residents and businesses it is a very real possibility that the City’s water resources, like Lake Nacogdoches will not be able to support our demands. It is crucial that water conservation methods, like the lawn irrigation watering schedule, be adhered too, and citizens alter their water consumption habits permanently.
“We know people are listening to our message about water conservation,” said City Engineer Steve Bartlett. “We appreciate the calls and compliance from many of our residents.” To help aid city staff in communicating the importance of following the watering restrictions the City of Nacogdoches has set up a tip line for residents to call and report possible situations where residents may be unaware of the restrictions. Citizens can call 936-559-2515, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Have you noticed water running into the street on your way to work? Have you observed someone not following the watering schedule? Call the tip line and leave a detailed message with the address of the property and city staff can contact the property owner and communicate directly with them the importance of the water restrictions. “We hope that Nacogdoches can come together as a community to decrease our water usage numbers, the tip line is designed to help the city spread the conservation message to those who may be unaware of the current drought restrictions,” said Bartlett.
Currently the voluntary water restrictions encourage residents to follow a strict watering schedule for lawn irrigation, limiting sprinklers and lawn irrigation to only two days a week. Both residential and business accounts are expected to adhere to the restrictions. Details on the watering schedule and on water conservation tips can be easily found by visiting www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us. Residents are encouraged to call 936-559-2515 to report addresses that may be in violation of the watering restrictions. It remains critical that citizens adhere to the voluntary watering schedule at this point in time so that mandatory restrictions do not have to be issued.
The Nacogdoches Main Street Office in conjunction with Stephen F. Austin State University held a downtown merchants window-decorating contest this week. We had 7 merchants participate in the “There’s no place like home” themed Homecoming display. SFA students judged the windows on Thursday afternoon in time for the Homecoming Parade on Saturday morning. Participants were asked to meet certain criteria including visibility from the street, and of course including Stephen F. Austin in their endeavors.
This year’s winners are: Red Ruby Slipper Award: Most Spirited CBTx, Glinda Award: Most Glamorous CBH Insurance Agency, Wicked Witch of the West Award :Spookiest House of Traditions, Scarecrow Award: Most Creative Clardy Davis and Knowles Law Firm, and Wizard Of Oz Award: Best Overall Greers. “The students had a tough time deciding the winners, all of the windows were top notch,” said Main Street Manager Sarah O’Brien. “We were so excited to once again join forces with SFA and show our lumberjack support in historic downtown Nacogdoches.”
For more information or questions about the window display or the Nacogdoches Main Street Program’s revitalization efforts please contact the Nacogdoches Main Street Office at 936-559-2573 or via email at obriens@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us.
