Kids
Birthday Cakes
3 O ven Caker y, Winner
903 Baker y, Runner Up
My Sweet Addiction, Runner Up
Cheer L essons
Legac y Tumble & Cheer, Winner
Extreme Tumble and Cheer, Runner Up
Dance L essons
RPA Dance C ompany, Winner
Legac y Tumble and Cheer, Runner Up
Day Care
Nanas Playhouse & Learning C enter, Winner
Gimmie’s House, Runner Up
Kids Journey Preschool & Daycare, Runner Up
Peppermint Fence Daycare & Learning C enter, Runner Up
Elementary School Carthage Primary, Winner
Gary Elementary, Runner Up
Sunset Elementary B eckville, Runner Up
WINKLER COURT IS THANKFULFOR THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR TRUSTAND SUPPORT.
High School
Carthage High School,Winner
BeckvilleHighS chool, Runner Up
Gary High School,Runner Up
Junior High School
Carthage JuniorHighS chool, Winner
BeckvilleJunior High,Runner Up
Gary JuniorHigh,Runner Up
Kid’sHaircut
Tabitha Jones, Winner
Carthage Cuts &Fades,Runner Up
Ivan Luna,Runner Up
The inaugural Feast of Carols was held in 2023 at Carthage High School. The collaborative showcase between Carthage ISD’sfine arts and culinary departments was atrue fusion of talent and taste. (Contributed Photo)
Heartsway Hospice representatives
Rene Nolan and Kim Henigan show off some of the nearly 50 gift bags provided by members of the Panola County community to area adult residents who may be in need or without strong support from family and friends over the holidays.
(Mike Elswick/ Panola Watchman File Photo)
Medical & Health
Assisted L iving Winkler Place, Winner
Home Health Agenc y AccentCare Home Health, Winner
Christian Love, Runner Up
Hospice
Heartsway Hospice, Winner
AccentCare, Runner Up
Medical Clinic
UT Health East Texas Carthage Physician’s
Clinic, Cicily Cross Blair, FNP, Winner
UT Health Carthage, Melissa Walters, FNP, Runner Up
UT Health East Texas Carthage, Runner Up
Left to Right: Cordarrol Beck, Jamario Delaney,LaDavian Lear y, Robert Perr y, Nicholas Hayden, Jeffrey Juarez, Carl Issacson, Susan Bounds, Keith Keele, Christina Escobedo, Andrew Caver,Katherine Bouchard
Residents from Winkler Court Assisted Living spent part of their day on Aug. 17, 2023 eating lunch at the Sunflower Mercantile and shopping at the Carthage ServiceLeague Thrift Shop. Aug. 17 wasNational Thrift Shop Day,which perfectly coincided with the Thrift Shop’ssemi-annualclearance sale! (Contributed Photo)
MedicalProfessional
(Physician’s AssistantorNursePractitioner)
Cicily Cross-Blair,APRN, FNP-B C, Winner
Emily Dunn, Hope Community Medicine, Runner Up
MelissaWalters,Runner Up
NursingHome
Panola Nursing& Rehabilitation,Winner
Briarcliff SkilledNursingFacility,Runner Up
Carthage Healthcare,Runner Up
Retirement Community Winkler Court, Winner
Thank You!
UT Health East Texas wasvoted BEST MedicalClinic Medical Clinic by thereaders of The PanolaWatchman
ER Physician
Shannon Spigener,MD SECOND PLACE
General Physician
Adam Duran, MD FIRSTPLACE
Deepti Govathoti, MD SECOND PLACE
JackSmith, MD SECONDPLACE
Cicily Cross-Blair, APRN, FNP-BC FIRSTPLACE
Melissa Walters, APRN, FNP-C SECOND PLACE
Disc Jocke y
Jerr y Hanszen, Winner
Fredrick Roberts, Runner Up
Garth L aGrone, Runner Up
Electrician
Craig Milam, Craig Electric, Winner
Chris Abbott - Home Maintenance S er vice, Runner Up
Hal’s Air C onditioning & Electrical, Runner Up
EMT
Collin Porter-Almeida, Winner
Jason Barnett, Christus, Runner Up
Jonathan Hooker, Runner Up
ER Physician
Dr. Vidyasagar Reddy, Winner
Dr Spigener, Runner Up
Dr. Hall, Runner Up
Firefighter
Br yan Murff, Winner
Rusty Ivy, Runner Up
Tim Snow, Runner Up
General Physician
Adam Duran, MD, Winner
Deepti Govathoti MD, Runner Up
Jack Smith MD, Runner Up
Hair Stylist
Tabitha Jones, Winner
Jordyn Baze, The Elite Salon, Runner Up
Rachel Davis, Runner Up
Insurance Agent
Tate Barber, State Farm Insurance, Winner
Matt Pittman, Red Oak Insurance Agenc y, Runner Up
Patsy Meck, State Farm Insurance, Runner Up
Jerry Hanszen broadcasts the April 2024 solar eclipse from the Sammy Brown Library. (Meredith Shamburger/Panola Watchman)
Investment Broker
Buff yElliott,EdwardJones,Winner
DavidGradberg,Runner Up
L aw EnforcementOfficer
Cutter Clinton, Winner
RichardMojica, K-9Z ago, Runner Up
DavidFitts,Runner Up
Shelly Aver y, Runner Up
Mortgage Lender
Cody Cockerham, FirstState Bank &Trust,Winner
ChrisSmith,First StateBank& Trust, Runner Up
Tyler Killen, Prosperity Bank Carthage,Runner Up
Musician
ChaseDawson, Whitaker Plumbing,Winner
Seasoned by Fire, Runner Up
TheTexians, Runner Up
Ne ws Reporter
BlakeHolland,KLT V, Winner
Elaine Etheridge, KGAS Radio, Runner Up
Meredith Shamburger,Runner Up
Nurse
Amanda Deason,Winner
ShelbeaC omer,Runner Up
Optometrist
Dr. B en Donald, Donald Eye Care, Winner
Alyse Tibbs OD, Golden Eye, Runner Up
Dr. L arson, Eye C entral, Runner Up
Photographer
Erin Phillips, Yellow House Media, Winner
Brandi Adkins, Jo + Grace C o., Runner Up
John Bridwell, Alpha Vision Films, Runner Up
Natalie Forsythe, Natalie Forsythe
Photography, Runner Up
Plumber
Doug Spradley, Winner
Chase Dawson, Runner Up
Mark Abernathy, J&J Abernathy
Plumbing, Runner Up
Erin Phillips with EB Photography and Yellow House Media is pictured. (Panola Watchman File Photo)
Radio Personality
Skylar Ayres, Winner
Elaine McLemore, Runner Up
Joshua Good, Runner Up
Realtor
Laura Ross, S carborough Realty, Winner
Brenton Carroll, S carborough Realty, Runner Up
Toni Clements, Five Star Realty, Runner Up
Teacher (Day Care)
Melanie C owan, Winner
Sydney Johns, Runner Up
Jaivia Pipkins, Runner Up
Teacher (E lementar y)
Tasha Duckworth, Winner
Amanda Ivy, Runner Up
Evelyn Wedgeworth, Runner Up
Teacher (High School)
Bonnie Pope, Carthage High School, Winner
Catherine Jackson, Carthage High School, Runner Up
Luke Miller, Gary High S chool, Runner Up
Teacher ( Junior High)
Jason Whatley, Winner
Dawn Brewster, Carthage Junior High, Runner Up
Isha Brown, Carthage Junior High, Runner Up
Veronica Wilkerson, B eckville Junior High, Runner Up
Veterinarian
Dr. Jeff Travis, Animal Medical
Center of Panola C ounty, Winner
Dr. Tiller, Runner Up
Dr. Dean Yates, Carthage Veterinar y Hospital, Runner Up
Volunteer Firefighter
Matt Morris, Winner
Cody B owley, Runner Up
Tim Snow, Runner Up
Beauty Salon
The Elite Salon, Winner
Ivy & C o Salon + Spa, Runner Up
The Village Salon, Runner Up
Facial/Esthetician
Christy Carroll, Winner
Evie Lingafelter, Runner Up
Julie S chreiber, Jewel Med Spa, Runner Up
Carthage High School teacher Catherine Jackson was named a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education award. (Contributed Photo)
Lashes
Melissa Morris, Winner
Halie Potter, Runner Up
The Elite Salon, Runner Up
Manicure/Pedicure
Hollywood Nail Spa, Winner
Nail Spa Studio, Runner Up
Amber Smith, Runner Up
Massage
Tiffany Propes, LMT, Winner
Amy Pass, Runner Up
Massage by Victoria, Runner Up
Tiffany Propes offers relaxation, deep tissue, prenatal massage and more with her business. (Panola Watchman File Photo)
Personal Trainer
TammyBridwell, Winner
CalliB owley, Runner Up
KaylaR andolph, AnytimeFitness,Runner Up
Spa
Ivy&C oSalon +Spa,Winner
JewelMed Spa, Runner Up
AestheticAvenue, Runner Up
TanningSalon
AllHours Fitness, Winner
Simply Beautiful. Salon, Runner Up
Waxing Haylee Parker,Winner
TaylorHughes, Runner Up
Evie Lingafelter, Runner Up
Women’s Haircut
Tabitha Jones, Winner
Christina Mayo, Ivy & C o, Runner Up
Jordyn Baze, The Elite Salon, Runner Up
Workout/Gym
All Hours Fitness, Winner
Anytime Fitness, Runner Up
Service & Repair
Appliance Repair
Bulldawg Appliance Repair, Winner
Seaman Appliance Repair, Runner Up
AT V/Motorcycle Ser vice/Repair
Matt Shows, Winner
Gavin Burgess, Runner Up
Auto Body Repair
Monroe Brothers Paint & B ody Shop, Winner
Kelly’s C ollision C enter, Runner Up
Auto Detail Shop/Car Wash
H&J Tinting and Detail, Winner
Get it Right Auto Details, Runner Up
M & V Detail Shop, Runner Up
Automotive Ser vice/Repair
Bulldog Automotive, Winner
Carthage S er vice C enter and Tires, Runner Up
H&H Engines, Runner Up
All Hours Fitness is pictured. (Panola Watchman File Photo)
Amacaroni and cheese drivespearheaded by area healthcare agencies netted hundreds of donations for Mission Carthage ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.(Contributed Photo)
Drug Store
Walmart Pharmac y, Winner
Brookshire Brothers Pharmac y, Runner Up
CVS, Runner Up
Dr y Cleaners
LaGrone Cleaners, Winner
TLC Cleaners, Runner Up
Florist
The Violet Shop, Winner
Carthage Flower Shop, Runner Up
The Popcorn Place, Runner Up
Funeral Home
Hawthorn Funeral Home, Winner
Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home, Runner Up
LaGrone Dry Cleaners is pictured. (Panola Watchman File Photo)
Heating & Air C onditioning
Hal’s Air C onditioning & Electrical, Winner
LaGrone Air C onditioning & Heating, Runner Up
Panola C ounty Air C onditioning, Justin Yates, Runner Up
Home Builder
Penner C onstruction, Winner
Schumacher C onstruction, Runner Up
Brenton’s Remodeling, Runner Up
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carthage, Winner
Best Western Carthage Inn & Suites, Runner Up Super 8, Runner Up
Insurance C ompany
Hudson Financial Group, Winner
Rollo Insurance, Runner Up
State Farm Insurance, Tate Barber, Runner Up
Investment Firm
Edward Jones, Winner Primerica, Runner Up
Law Firm
McLane L aw Office, Winner
The Phillips L aw Firm, Runner Up
The Under wood L aw Office, Runner Up
Lawn Care Ser vice
Lenox S er vices, Winner
Total L awn Care S olutions, Runner Up
Cutting Edge Services, Runner Up
Mortgage C ompany
First State Bank, Winner
VeraBank, Runner Up
Chase, Runner Up
First State Bank & Trust Co. representatives donated $10,000
Carthage
Foundation
2021. (Panola Watchman File Photo)
Oil Change Facility
Carthage S er vice C enter & Tires, Winner
Auto Express Lube, Runner Up
Pippen Motor C ompany, Runner Up
Pest C ontrol
D&D Pest S er vices, Winner
Paladin Pest Management, Runner Up
Advance Pest Technolog y, Runner Up
Pet Grooming
Dog Grooming by Madi, Winner
Pretty Paws Grooming and B oarding, Runner Up
Stellar Canine, Runner Up
Place of Worship
Kingdom Rising Church, Winner
Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Runner Up
Still Waters C owboy Church, Runner Up
Downtown Carthage is pictured from above after a historic ice and snowstorm hit.
(Ryan Vance/ Panola Watchman File Photo)
Plumbing C ompany
J&H Plumbing, Winner
Panola C ounty Plumbing, Runner Up
Whitaker Plumbing, Runner Up
Real Estate Company
Scarborough Realty Group, Winner
Five Star Realty, Runner Up
Theresa Hull Hometown Realty Group, Runner Up
Roofing C ompany
SkyPine Roofing, Winner
Viper Roofing and Construction, Runner Up
Brenton’s Remodeling, Runner Up
Small Engine Repair
Bulldog Automotive, Winner
Milam B oat Repair, C J Milam, Runner Up
Storage Ser vice
Carthage S elf Storage, Winner
The Space Place, Runner Up
Bulldog Storage, Runner Up
Tax Ser vice
Jessica Billiot, Winner
Barbara S chneider Income
Tax S er vice, Runner Up
Wolfe CPA, Runner Up
Tire Repair
Bulldog Automotive, Winner
Carthage S er vice C enter & Tire, Runner Up
Mavis Tires & Brakes, Runner Up
Title C ompany
Panola C ounty Abstract & Title C ompany, Winner
Carthage Title C ompany, Runner Up
East Texas Title, Runner Up
Tree Ser vice
Cutting Edge Services, Winner
Sánchez Odd Jobs!, Runner Up
Angel’s Tree S er vice, Runner Up
Pictured with City Manager Steve Williams is Cody Bowley, owner of Sky Pine Roofing, and Jason Gary with the city’s parks department. (Panola Watchman File Photo)
Wrecker Ser vice
D&S Truck Tire & Towing, Winner
Cutter Towing, Runner Up
Garrett’s Wrecker S er vice, Runner Up
Shopping Galore
Auto Parts Store
NAPA Carthage, Winner
AutoZone, Runner Up
O’Reilly Auto Parts, Runner Up
Auto Dealer (New)
Pippen Motor C ompany, Winner
Elliott Chr ysler Dodge Jeep R am of Carthage, Runner Up
Excel Ford, Runner Up
Beauty Sense by Patricia has been awarded “Best of Panola County” honors. (Panola Watchman File Photo)
Auto Dealer (Preowned)
Pippen Motor C ompany, Winner
Elliott Chr ysler Dodge Jeep R am of Carthage, Runner Up Excel Ford, Runner Up
Boutique (Women’s and/or Kid’s)
Lazy K B outique, Winner
Bell St. B outique, Runner Up
Kimberly’s Kreations, Runner Up
Bridal/Formal Wear Store
Beauty S ense By Patricia, Winner
Children’s Clothing
L azy K Boutique, Winner
Kimberly’s Kreations, Runner Up
Myles & C o, Runner Up
Furniture Store
Carthage Furniture C o, Winner
Bauer Furniture, Runner Up
Gift Store
The Popcorn Place, Winner
Mama Made, Runner Up Ridg way CNC, Runner Up
Gun Shop
Wings & Whitetails, Winner
Ben’s Pawn and Trading Post, Runner Up
Lone Star Outfitters, Runner Up
Hardware Store
Cain Hardware & Lumber, Winner
Ace Hardware of East Texas in Carthage, Runner Up
Tractor Supply, Runner Up
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The Popcorn Place, 1116 W. Panola in Carthage, took home first place in the business category of the Holiday Decorating Contest. (Contributed Photo)
Health Food
Pure and Simple Lifestyle S olutions, Winner
Ruth’s Heath Store, Runner Up
Je welry
Steptoe’s Jewelry, Winner
Carthage Jewelry, Runner Up
S ookie S ookie, Runner Up
Men’s Clothing
Lazy K B outique, Winner
Myles & C o, Runner Up
Tex-Star Fire and Safety, Runner Up
Nurser y
Fairplay Nursery, Winner
Juarez Variety Of Plants, Runner Up
Lazy K Boutique is located at 109 E. Panola St, Carthage, TX 75633. (Contributed Photo)
Sporting Goods
Wings& Whitetails,Winner
Supermarket
HEB,Winner
Walmart, Runner Up
Tractor/FarmE quipment
AndersonTractorSales, Winner
Women’sClothing
Lazy KB outique, Winner
Bell St.B outique, Runner Up
Kimberly’s Kreations, Runner Up
Archery technician David Britt showsoff some of the bows and equipment available forpurchase at Wings &Whitetails. (Ryan Silapan /Panola Watchman File Photo)
