Memorial services for Eva Nelle Smith, 84, of Marshall, TX, formerly of Painview, AR will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Humphry Funeral Home in Russelleville, AR. Visitation will follow the service. Mrs. Smith passed away February 2, 2012 in Marshall, TX. Local arrangements are with Downs Funeral Home.

Nelle, lovingly known by her family and friends, was born February 23, 1927 in Blue Mountain, AR to William Loye and Faye Evelyn English Ricker. She married Jason W. Smith on December 19, 1945. They lived in Carlsbad, New Mexico early in their marriage and returned to Plainview in 1958. They are best remembered as owner and operators of Smith Mercantile in Plainview until their retirement in 1980. Upon retirement they enjoyed traveling, spending time with their beloved family and camping at Ricker Camp.

Nelle is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Chuck Cox of Ashdown, AR and Nina and Randy Bolton of Russellville, AR; sons and daughters-in-law, Jason (Ricky) and Dara Smith and Phillip and Phyllis Smith all of Marshall; her grandchildren and their families, Aaron, Avery and Addison Smith, Andy Bolton, Chad, Gwen and Ashton Smith, Keith, Nikki, Dustin, Daniel, Kristin Smith and Morgan Dunham, Jason Daniel and Kimber Smith, and Clay Smith; sister, Beulah Faye Ricker Tramel of Russellville, AR; brother and sister-in-law, Joe K. and Diane Ricker of Texarkana, TX; brother-in-law, Ken Smith; sisters-in-law, Mollie Ricker, Ann Ricker, Joy Ricker and Julie Ricker, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Nelle was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years; an infant son; granddaughter, Lucy S. Bolton, brothers, George Ricker, Kerry Ricker, John C. Ricker, William (Bill) Ricker, Robert (Bob) Ricker; sisters, Beth Ricker Burnham, Nancy Ricker Smith and Eulurle Ricker Wall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Salem Cemetery Association, C/O Gary Bollan, Kingston Road, Plainview, AR 72857.

Mr. Boone was born June 15, 1923 in Laurel, MS to William and Olivia McCraw Boone. He graduated George S. Gardner High School in 1942 in Laurel, Mississippi. After graduating high school, Mr. Boone worked Civil Service at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport. Mr. Boone attended Centenary College, and owned and operated Tex-Air Refrigeration for 30 years. Mr. Boone married Dorothy Jean Merrill on January 17, 1944 in Laurel. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, and was a 32 Mason, Scottish Rite, and a Shriner. Mr. Boone was an avid lover of baseball, loved to travel with family and friends, enjoyed fishing and working in his yard.

Mr. Boone is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Merrill Boone; son and daughter-in-law, James and Juana Boone of Marshall; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and George Marshall of Longview, Judy and Steve Hostetler Marshall, and Janett and Troy Jolley of Corpus Christi; sister, Frances Myrick of Laurel, Mississippi; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Victory Baptist Church.

Funeral services for Willie B. Luce, 73, of Waskom, will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Restland Cemetery in Waskom. Bro. Leonard Nichols will officiate. Mrs. Luce passed away Monday, January 30, 2012.

Mrs. Luce was born March 30, 1938 in Tatum, TX to Peter and Molly Cook Fry. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Waskom. Mrs. Luce was a loving mother, grandmother and proud wife.

She is survived by daughters, Delsie and Boo Scott, Jan and Rick Kuykerdall and Pam and Carl Turner; brother-in-law, Wendell Luce; grandchildren, Michael Scott, Samantha Canfield and husband Scott, Ricky Scott, Nick Derby and wife Brittany; great grandchildren, Blakely and Boston Canfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Luce was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Levi Luce; brothers, James Fry and Bill Fry; sister, Jewel Adams; and her parents.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Gossen,Aaron Milner, Cody Griffen, Charlie Smith, Walter Butler and Steve Sanders.

Graveside services for Charles Ray Cooke, 77, of Marshall will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Yates Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Scottsville. Adam and Tony Scott Flynn will be in charge of the service. Mr. Cooke passed away Sunday, January 30, 2012.

Mr. Cooke was born April 11, 1934 in Ennis, Texas to Wesley and Irene Feagins Cooke. He worked for FHA as a loan officer for a number of years. Mr. Cooke served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Cooke owned a farm where he raised cattle and timber. He married Charlsie Giddens on January 29, 1958. Mr. Cooke is survived by his wife Charlsie Cooke of Marshall; daughters, Diane Flynn of Marshall and Peggy and Jeff Plunkett of Livingston; grandchildren, Adam Flynn, Tony Scott Flynn, Lindsay Flynn, Rebecca Plunkett, Ashley Flynn, Ben Plunkett and Rachel Plunkett; and sister, Pat and Hugh Plumlee of Plano. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Wounded Warriors, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Graveside services for Patricia Marie Oney Engle, 56, of Marshall, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Piney Cemetery, Harleton. Bro. Dick Sawyer will officiate. Family and friends will have a time of visitation 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall. Mrs. Engle passed away January 28, 2012.

Patricia was born December 17, 1955 in Marshall to Lena Kate and Floyd Oney. She was a member of Nesbitt Baptist Church. Patricia was a very giving person. She loved her family and her animals. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Christie Deason; brothers, Glenwood Oney, Sr. and Martha Riddell Newman Oney (deceased), Harold Wayne and Patsy Oney and Floyd and Janie Oney, Jr.; Sisters, Lena Oney and Edward Oglethorpe, Vivian Deannie Oney and Larry Davidson, and Peggy Oney and Allen Ellis; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son William Clayton Deason IV and sister Mary Ame Oney Boyenya.

Pallbearers will be Jason Davidson, Harold Oney, Jr., Darrell Oney, Glenwood Oney, Jr., Allen Thompson and Clint Matthews

PLACE OF DEATH: Marshall, Texas

DATE OF DEATH: February 1, 2012

SERVICES ARE PENDING WITH SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, MARSHALL, TX

However all of the news was not goood. The average number visitors each day dropped from 2900/day to 2650/day. The good news is that the average stay on the site increased by 30 seconds to 10.5 minutes per visit.

Historically, the January numbers have alway been much lower than the December numbers of the previous year. This is the first year where that is not the case.

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CLI was awarded a $100,000 "Pulling Together Initiative" grant to help "control giant salvinia and other aquatic invasive species via a public-private partnership to protect lakes and wetlands using websites, trained volunteers, and public education."

When I went to the show I expected to see quilts. I quickly realized it was more that a quilt show  it was an art show. I am sure you will agree when you see the images I shot at the show.

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Ahmed is a college student at Wiley College. He is now working as an intern for ETT. These are his photos from Friday night's event.

Take a look at the pictures from the event.

Remember to tag the photos with the names of people in the picture. This is a new feature on ETT. Now your friends will be able to find your pictures on the internet. click here to learn how to tag photos

Several years ago, time lapse cameras recorded the installation of the Madi Art Wall in Marshall over a period of six weeks. Using that footage, Barney Canson created an enchanting two minute video accompanied by his original musical score. The Madi Art Wall is on the west side of the Wood Building at the intersection of Lafayette and Houston streets in downtown Marshall. The wall was a gift to the city by Anna and Edmund Wood.

In January 2011, the Marshall Regional Arts Council and EastTexasTowns.com entered into a teaming arrangement to produce a composite calendar that any organization in East Texas could use to give visibility to their events and coordinate their schedules with other organizations.

The composite calendar went on-line at the end of February of last year. It has evolved over the year as features were added to meeting the needs of its users. Today many organizations add their events to the calendar.

During that time it has popularity has increased. Today many people check the calendar on a routine basis.

In January 2012, the full calendar was opened more than 33,000 times.

To add your events to the calendar or just look at the calendar click on the link below.

Over the last year or so Piney Woods Live has earned a reputation for publishing interesting, informative articles on art and entertainment in East Texas.

The February issue features Omar Sharriff on the cover and there is an article inside by Jim King. Anyone interested in the East Texas art and music scene should find a copy at a business or restaurant in your area.

I am sure after reading this edition, you will want to put Piney Woods Live on your monthly reading schedule.

These are photos from the event.

These are photos from the event.

These are photos from the event.