Frances Wheeler, age 68 of Albany, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Graveside funeral services were held Sunday, October 6 at the Albany Cemetery Pavilion with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Bobby Key, age 84 of Albany, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 10 at Bethel Assembly with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Ceme-tery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Lifelong Albany resident, Priscilla Gates, age 84, entered her Heavenly Home on Oct. 4, 2019.  Services were held at the First Christian Church on the morning of Tuesday, Oct, 8 with Pastor Brad McBee officiating. Interment followed in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

By Kathy Thomson The fifth annual Fort Griffin BBQ Cook-off “Battle for the Blade & World Championship Dove Competition” took place last weekend, and winners were declared in several categories, as well as the overall champion.

By Kathy Thomson Several participants of Hall of Fame Road Tours 2019 drove through Albany on the way from California to Fort Worth last Thursday, filling the downtown area with an assortment of vintage hot rods.

By Melinda L. Lucas Local residents who buy a vehicle or a trailer can help the Shackelford County budget by requesting that the title transfer be done at the Shackelford County Courthouse, thereby sending a portion of the taxes paid on the vehicle or trailer to the local county coffers.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cory Brown D.P.M. of Albany to the Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board for a term set to expire Feb. 1, 2023.

By Donnie A. Lucas A homecoming crowd at Robert Nail Stadium was on hand to watch the Lions hand the visiting Peaster Greyhounds a 41-0 loss last Friday along with the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion volleyball team added two more victories last week with a non-district match in Coleman, returning home Saturday to host Moran. Albany also played Woodson here on Tuesday, picking up another district win 25-29, 25-12, 25-7.

By Kathy Thomson Area churches are again taking turns hosting the popular after-game fellowships following each of the Albany Lions’ home football games this year. The fourth “Fifth Quarter” event of the season will be held this Friday, Oct. 4 at The Feed Store after the game with Menard.