Shelby County News

Week Ending May 29, 2025
 

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NELDA JOE “MEME” ROBISON
Nelda Jo "Meme" Robison, 86, died May 15, 2025.  She was born November 20, 1938.  Survivors include, Husband, Tommy Robison; Children, Robbin and Buron.
In honoring her wishes, she will be cremated and remembered with love and joy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to the Shelbyville Bass Club.
Services under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

 

 

WILLIAM “BILL” BARTLEY CONNOLLY
William “Bill” Bartley Connolly, 64, of Center, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Tyler. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born August 15, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, to Martin Connolly and Dolores Burns Connolly.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Daughter, Chelsa Connolly of Longview, Son, Chisom Connolly and wife, Jaclyn of Center; Brother, Terry Connolly and wife, Kelly of Fountain Valley, California; Sisters, Karen and husband, Rich Partlow of Naperville, Illinois, Judy Ventresca of Bradenton, Florida; Fiancé, Barbara Smith of Timpson.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

DAVID EDWARD ADAMS
David Edward Adams, 75, of Center, Texas, died May 22, 2025, in Timpson, Texas. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on November 5, 1949, in Center, Texas, to T. O. Adams and Lilly Lou (Cook) Adams.  He graduated from Center High School’s Class of 1968.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Tony Adams.  Survivors include, Brother, Jerry Adams and wife Janet; Sisters, Helen Dillon and husband Buddy, Nita Sims and husband Richard.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

SANDRA LOU (BUSH) BROWNLOW
Sandra Lou (Bush) Brownlow, 85, of Timpson, Texas, died May 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas.  Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born at home in Timpson, Texas on May 19, 1940, to John Cohron Bush and Dorris (Heaton) Bush.  She graduated from Timpson High School in 1958.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, John Bush Jr.  Survivors include, Husband, Keith Brownlow; Son, Stephen Brownlow; Daughter, Lisa Garrett and husband Brad; Son, Mark Crump and wife Karen; Sister, Beth Tipton; Brother, Tom Bush and wife Annette; Sister in-law, Angela Bush.
Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas. Online condolences can be made at taylorfh.net.

SUE LYNN BRITTAIN SCHULZ
Sue Lynn (Brittain) Schulz, 76, of Timpson, Texas, died May 24, 2025.  Interment was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Shelby County.  Sue was born to Paul and Maudelle (Crump) Brittain on February 25, 1949, in Timpson, Texas.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, John Wayne Schulz; Parents; Mother-in-Law, Esther Schulz; Brothers, Glenn Brittain, Kim Brittain; Brother-in-law, Jimmy Reed; Son-in-law, Rodney Hughes; Special family member, Joe Powdrill.  Survivors include, Children, Terri Alford and husband, David of Timpson, Travis Schulz and wife, Leslie of Center, Janice Hughes of Carthage, Rebecca Oliver and husband, Justin of Timpson; Siblings, Sister, Robin Reed; Brother, Joe Brittain and wife, Tracye; Sisters-in-law, Judy Brittain, Sandra Brittain.
Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home.

ASHLEY ELIZABETH CAGLE
Ashley Elizabeth Cagle, 36, died May 26, 2025.  Interment will be in Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born on May 1, 1989, to J. C. Cagle and Susan Lois Bomba Cagle. She was preceded in death by, Son, Rhylee; Mother, Susan Lois Bomba Cagle.  Survivors include, Son, Joshua “Ryder” Bearden of Shelbyville; Father, J.C. Cagle of Shelbyville; Sister, Jessica Merritt and husband Justin of Shelbyville; Brothers, Clayton Cagle of Shelbyville, Jeffrey Cagle of Shelbyville.
In lieu of flowers and arrangements, Watson & Sons Funeral Home can accept monetary donations.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

 

ETHEL LAVOICE BAILEY GEE
Ethel Lavoice Bailey Gee, 91, died May 22, 2025, with her children by her side. Interment was in Neuville Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born September 1, 1933, to Kaywood and Lona Bailey in the Neuville Community of Shelby County, Texas. She graduated from Center High School Class of 1954. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Maurice Gee; Son, Mike Gee; Nine siblings; Parents and in-laws, Sidney and Bonnie Lucille Gee. Survivors include, Children, Linda Gee Miller and husband, Dr. Keith Miller; David Gee; Richard Todd Gee; Daughter-in-Law, Stacy Gee.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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