Obituary: Ruby Childers Sherrod

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

     Ruby Childers Sherrod passed away Monday, February 21, 2011. She was born in San Augustine County, Texas, on January 25, 1930, to the late John Elmer Childers, Sr., and Cornelia Harrell Childers.

     She is survived by her husband, Walter Sherrod of Nacogdoches, Texas; two sisters, Mary Childers Richardson and husband Lester of Houston, Texas, and Peggy Childers Bowen of Victoria, Texas; her nephews, Henry Childers and wife Henri of Houston, Texas, John Childers of Longview, Texas, Stephen Bowen and wife Kathryn of Kerrville, Texas, and Ted C. Bowen and wife Lisa of Victoria, Texas; nieces, Bevilly Kallina and husband Fred of Houston, Texas, Carol Ansel and husband Kirby of Houston, Texas, Ginger Martin and husband James of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, and Joan Wood of Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law, Billie Jo Childers of Nacogdoches, Texas; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.

Ruby Childers Sherrod

Ruby Childers Sherrod

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Verdell Childers and John Elmer Childers, Jr.; and a sister, Edna Childers Bates.

     Ruby graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a bachelor of science degree. She held many honors and was a member of Chi Omega Soriety. She taught school for many years. She moved to Conroe after retiring and owned and operated a gift shop.

     After her husband retired they moved to Nacogdoches to be near family. She and her husband Walter enjoyed traveling extensively, as well as collecting art, antiques, and crystal. They enjoyed their hobby and meeting new and old friends. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

     Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011, at Sunset Memorial Park, 5127 North Street in Nacogdoches.

     Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or charity of choice.

     The family wishes to offer sincere appreciation to Nacogdoches Medical Center’s doctors and nurses, especially the ICU staff for their special care.

     Condolences may be offered online at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.

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February 22: Nacogdoches County Booking/Arrest Report

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that list the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.

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DEBRA BRIMER AUER
GEORGE ARTHUR FOXWORTH
MARQUIS TYRONE JOHNSON
IRA LANDON LAWSON III
MARK CHRISTOPHER NEAL
AUDRIA LAVELL NOBLES
TOMMY DALE OBAR
CLEO PAGE
JOHN MARK PATTERSON
JAMES KELLY SIMMONS
SILAS EDWIN STOTTS JR

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February 22: Sheriff Office Daily Activity Log

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that list the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.

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Jason Bridges (Pct. 4): Woman arrested for assaulting 76-year-old man

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

Jason Bridges Pct 4

     Nacogdoches County Constable Office precinct 4 are looking into a case of injury to the elderly that resulted in the arrest of 43-year old Debra Brimer Auer.

     Constable Bridges stated that upon arrival at the residence he could hear a disturbance taking place inside the house. Constable Bridges entered the residence and found the actor, Debra Auer assaulting an elderly man who was sitting in a chair. Auer was immediately restrained and taken into custody.

Debra Brimer Auer

Debra Brimer Auer

     Auer was alleged to have used a book and a wooden back scratcher to assault a 76-year old man. The elderly man, identified as Bobby Morton, had injuries to his head, ear and hand, according to officers. He refused medical transport, however, EMS was called to the scene to bandage his hand.

     Constable J. Bridges and Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Deputy J. Sparks responded to a 9-1-1 call from a residence on County Road 466. When they arrived Morton told officers that Auer had become intoxicated and gotten mad at him and began assaulting him.

     Constable Bridges stated the victim and suspect are known to each other and alcohol may have played a factor for the assault.

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February 22: NPD Crime Report

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

     CRIMINAL MISCHIEF; 100 BLOCK OF OLD LINE DRIVE. UNKNOWN SUSPECTS BROKE A WINDSHIELD OUT OF A PARKED VEHICLE.

     BURGLARY OF A HABITATION; 400 BLOCK OF MEADOWBROOK DRIVE. COMPLAINANT REPORTED FORCED ENTRY TO A RESIDENCE AND REMOVED SOME JEWELRY, A DRESSER, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF CHANGE.

     DWI; 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH STREET. OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A ONE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER WAS CONTACTED AND SUSPECTED OF BEING INTOXICATED AND WAS ARRESTED. See A Photo Of This Accident

     CRIMINAL MISCHIEF; 300 BLOCK OF WEST COLLEGE. A FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET WAS DESTROYED AND THE EXTINGUISHER DISCHARGED ON A VEHICLE. THE EMPTY WAS THROWN IN THE POOL.

     DWLI; 100 BLOCK OF EAST AUSTIN. A VEHICLE WAS STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC. THE DRIVER WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SUSPENDED DRIVERS LICENSE FOR AN ALCOHOL CHARGE. THE DRIVER WAS ARRESTED.

     BURGLARY OF A BUILDING; 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH STREET. A BUILDING WAS FORCIBLY ENTERED. IT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME IF ANYTHING WAS MISSING.

     CRIMINAL TRESPASS; 500 BLOCK OF SOUTH STREET. UNKNOWN SUSPECT ENTERED THE LOCKED GATE OF A BUSINESS AND MOVED SOME ITEMS AROUND WITHOUT TAKING ANYTHING.

     BURGLARY OF A BUILDING; 500 BLOCK OF SHAWNEE. UNKNOWN SUSPECTS FORCED ENTRY TO A STORAGE BUILDING.

     CREDIT CARD ABUSE; 800 BLOCK OF RIDGEVIEW. THE COMPLAINANT REPORTED THAT UNKNOWN SUSPECTS HAD USED A CREDIT CARD TO MAKE UNAUTHORIZED PURCHASES.

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February 22: SFA Crime Log

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

Monday February 21, 2011 – Tuesday February 22, 2011

     On 2-21-2011 an Officer was dispatched to University Woods in reference to a Drug Complaint. Upon arrival the Officer located a subject in possession of Drug Paraphernalia. There are two suspects.

     On 2-21-2011 an Officer was dispatched to Alumni Dr. in reference to a Hit and Run. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who advised on 2-21-2011 her vehicle was struck by another vehicle on Alumni Dr. and the subject left the scene without providing any information. There is one suspect.

Marc Cossich
Chief of Police

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Event: Lye soap making demonstration to be held at Millard’s Crossing

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

     On Saturday, February 26th, Millard’s Crossing Historic Village will be hosting the first in a series of “weekend workshops” in an effort to expand the Village interpretive program. “These weekend demonstrations are to show visitors how things were done in the old days,” says Susie Lower, Director of the Village.

     “Lye soap making” will be the first in a series of demonstrations. “Many of us can remember an elderly relative in the family who talked about making lye soap but few have actually seen the process…and besides, we had run out of our supply of lye soap for when children do ‘Mama’s laundry’ on the back porch,” laughs Lower. “We needed some and this seemed like a good way to get it”.

     Rita Hester of Pennington will begin by demonstrating the “cold” process, after which Diann Avriett will demonstrate some aspects of the old method of making lye utilizing wood ashes and rendering fat by boiling.

     “The second method took a lot of time because you first had to render your fat by boiling it for hours as well as make your own lye by slow-dripping water through wood ashes,” says Rita. Today, you can buy the lye and the lard and don’t have to go through such a long, drawn-out and sometimes “iffy” process.” The demonstration will begin at 1:00 PM at the Village located at 6020 North Street. Visitors may park inside the Village and look for the demonstrators on the porch of the Watkin’s log cabin located at the end of the Village road.

     “We are not charging a fee for this demonstration but really appreciate donations. Millard’s Crossing is self-supporting and needs financial support from the public if it is to stay in operation. We really love providing these opportunities for area residents because it is so interesting and just goes to show that our pioneer ancestors knew something about chemistry”, comments Lower. “I think people of all ages will enjoy this event.“

     For more information, contact Millard’s Crossing Historic Village at (936) 564-6631 or visit www.millardscrossing.org. Be our friend on facebook @ Millard’s Crossing Historic Village.

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SFA: SFA fund-raising concert features multiple pianists, pianos

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

     As many as 16 hands will be playing pianos simultaneously during the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music’s piano scholarship fund-raiser concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in Cole Concert Hall.

     “Pianists! Pianists! Pianists!” will feature faculty of the School of Music and its Music Preparatory Division: Mario Ajero, Mary Cooper, James Faucett, Geneva Fung, Ping-Ting Lan, Gene H. Moon, Andrew Parr, Ron Petti, James Pitts, Jean Roberts, John Noel Roberts and Shirley Watterston. Moon will also serve as master of ceremonies and conductor at the event.

Piano faculty from the SFA School of Music and its Music Preparatory Division will perform during a scholarship benefit concert, Pianists! Pianists! Pianists! at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in Cole Concert Hall. Pictured clockwise, from left, are Geneva Fung, Gene H. Moon, Ping-Ting Lan, James Pitts, Ron Petti, James Faucett, Mary Cooper, Jean Roberts, John Noel Roberts, Andrew Parr and Mario Ajero. Not pictured is Shirley Watterston.

     “Throughout the evening, the performers will play up to five grand pianos simultaneously, with as many as eight pianists at once,” Parr explained. “The audience will be familiar with many of the pieces, such as ‘The William Tell Overture’ and the overture to ‘The Barber of Seville.'”

     The centerpiece of the program, J.S. Bach’s “Concerto in C Major for Three Pianos,” will feature Parr, Jean Roberts and John Noel Roberts, along with music faculty and student members of the Piney Woods Camerata.

     “The program also includes a work for pianists using oranges, and some other featured surprises,” Parr added.

     Proceeds from the biennial benefit concert are used to offer scholarships to SFA piano majors each year.

     “Especially in these economic times there is a great need to support student scholarships,” Parr explained. “Good academic standing will assure an entering student a substantial scholarship, but often it is the music talent scholarship from the School of Music that will be the deciding factor for a student coming to SFA to study. We need these scholarships to help attract talented pianists to our campus.”

     Regular tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for seniors. Students are admitted free. Patron tickets, which are available at several levels, include seats for up to 10 people and admission to a post-concert reception.

     For tickets or more information, please call the Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or (888) 240-ARTS. Cole Concert Hall is located in the Wright Music Building, 2210 Alumni Dr.

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Photos: Early Morning Wreck

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

According to police reports:
Around 2 a.m., Tuesday, a 2001 dodge pickup was southbound when it struck a utility pole at the intersection of South and Pillar. The driver was Tommy Obar of Nacogdoches. He was suspected of being intoxicated and was arrested for DWI.

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Obituary: Essie Bee Jones

Posted on February 21, 2011 by admin

Essie Bee Jones

Essie Bee Jones

     Graveside service for Mrs. Essie B. Jones, 90, of Nacogdoches, Texas will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011, at 1:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Park with Dr. James Laughlin and Charles Rowell officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Mrs. Jones passed away on Friday, February 18, 2011, in Waxahachie, Texas.

     She was born on January 16, 1921, in Marshall County, Tennessee to Charles Huston and Claudia Sanders McCoy. Essie was a loving mother and grandmother. She had been a member of Pleasant Hill Church of God for many years. She loved to knit and crochet. She worked alongside her husband for 37 years at Ernie’s Sewing Machine Sales and Services. Survivors include one son, Everett Wayne Jones of Nacogdoches; two grandchildren, Kevin Jones and Erica Raleigh; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Jones and Gracyn Raleigh; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family and good friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie C. Jones; son, Huston Jones and a sister, Mary Hitchcock.

     Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at Laird Funeral Home.

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