Shelby County News
 

Week Ending February 07, 2013

The Shelby County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting February 19, 2013 at 6:30 P.M. in the Shelby County Museum on Pecan Street. The speaker this month will be Randall Samford. He has offered to appraise any antique items that anyone would like to bring to the meeting. Many of us have items in our homes that we may have been wondering about, this would be a great chance to find out a little about them.  Everyone is invited.

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Thank you for your continued support.

The Shelby County Historical Society and Museum is now asking for renewals and new memberships.  If you are not already a member or if you did not get our mailout last week, we would like to have you join and help the museum continue operation.  You can just print out this form or make up one of your own and mail it to us at:

Shelby County Historical Society
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OBITUARIES

     


JANA FULGHAM
Jana Fulgham, 66, of Shelbyville, died February 1, 2013 in Center, Texas. Interment was in Rather Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born April 4, 1946 in Shelby County to Hugh and Adelle “Bodie” Lout Chambers. She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1964. She was preceded in death by, Grandparents, Julius & Vercie Lout; Parents, Hugh & Bodie Chambers. Survivors include, Sister, Vikki Fisher & husband, David Fisher( Jana’s adopted brother) of Caseyville, Illinois; Nephew & Best Friend, Shane Hooker of Shelbyville; Nephew, Jonathan Fisher of Nashville; Aunt, Billie Sue Chambers Bass of Hemphill; Her family at Shelby Savings Bank.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
RANDY LEE BROWNE
Randy Lee Browne, 17, of Timpson, Texas, died February 01, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Interment was in Turner Cemetery, New Caney, Texas. He was born March 7, 1995, in Conroe, Texas. He was a member of the Timpson High School Class of 2013. Survivors include, Mother, Paula Oliver and husband, Keith of Timpson; Father, Mark Browne, Sr. and wife Dorothy of Splendora, Texas; Brothers, Mark “E. J.” Browne, Jr. of Nacogdoches, Andrew Browne of Timpson, Tyler Hamilton of Splendora; Sisters, Sgt. Amanda Day & husband, Spc. David Day of the U. S. Army, Brittney Alleman & husband, PO2nd Jeremy Alleman, U.S. Naval Reserve, of Orange, Texas, Carrington “Alex” Oliver of Timpson, Mary Jo Oliver of Timpson, Destiny Browne of Splendora.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas
DOYLE FRANKLIN RAMSEY
Doyle Franklin Ramsey, 81, of Timpson, died February 5, 2013 at his residence. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born February 13, 1931 in Shelby County to Ervin Frank Ramsey and Mary Lee Hughes Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey served his country in the United States Army in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Robert Ramsey; Brothers, Pete Ramsey, Glen Ramsey. Survivors include, Wife, Imogene Ramsey of Timpson; Son, Rocky Bradshaw & wife, Denise of Carthage; Daughters, Connie McSwain of Timpson, Carla Bush & husband, Kyle of Timpson; Brother, Billy Gene Ramsey & wife, Quida of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
CLYDA MAE “Ned” ROSS
Clyda Mae “Ned” Ross, 91, of Jacksonville, formerly of Center, died February 1, 2013 at The Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Center, Texas. She was born April 12, 1921 to Thomas Wesley Taylor and Bessie Lane Taylor of Joaquin. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, O’Brien Ross; Sons, Taylor Ross, Fisher O’Brien Ross; Sister, Syble Stephen. Survivors include, Son, James Thomas Ross of Dallas; Daughter, Cynthia Ross Vermie & husband, John of Princeton; Sisters, Christine Bunn of Jacksonville, Doris Gucker of Jacksonville.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
ETHEL LEE MUNN
Ethel Lee Munn, 82, of Tenaha, died January 31, 2013 at her residence. Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born July 5, 1930 in Dayton to Lester Lewis and Mable Ethel Burkheart. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Two Sisters; Three Brothers; One Son. Survivors include, Husband, Ivy Paul Munn Jr. of Tenaha; Sons, Andrew O. Sholar Jr. & wife, Jennie of Joaquin, Robert L. Sholar & wife, Mae of Carthage, John E. Sholar of Joaquin, Richard W. Sholar of Joaquin; Daughters, Martha A. Manasco of Logansport, Laura L. Rushing & husband, William of Nacogdoches; Sister, Betty M. Skinner of Spring; Brothers, Walter E. Lewis & wife, Lorene of Dayton, Ed Lewis & wife, Elaine of Bellville.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
GLENDA SPANN BENNETT
Glenda Spann Bennett, 67, of the Neuville Community, near Center, Texas, died February 04, 2013. Interment was in Neuville Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born April 10, 1945 in the Neuville Community to William Robert “Jack” Spann and Julia Bell Mask Spann. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, LaVerne Sipple, LaVerne Spann Payne, Betty Spann Newton; Brother, Pete Spann. Survivors include, Husband, Ferrell Bennett of Center; Children, Stuart Bennett & wife, Holly Marie of Center, Carmen Alyssa “Lisa” Coker & husband, Gary of Greatland, Texas, Brandon Bennett & wife, Cherry of Center, Alan Glynn Bennett of Center; Brother, Charles William Spann of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JEFF MOORE
Jeff Moore, 53, of Tenaha, died February 4, 2013 in Carthage. Interment was in New Prospect Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born April 14, 1959 in Center to Floyd Moore and Helen Smith Moore. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Joey Moore; Survivors include, Wife, Judy Moore of Tenaha; Sons, Jeffrey Moore & wife, Ramona of Amarillo, Adam Moore & wife, Sarah of Nacogdoches; Brothers, Steve Moore & wife, Glenda of Oakhurst, John Moore & wife, Kerry of Las Vegas, Nevada, Paul Moore & wife, Jackie of Manville; Sisters, Mimsy Spells of Shreveport, Louisiana, Patty Livingston & husband, Jimmy of Panola.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JOE E. FIELDS
Joe E. Fields, 92, of Center, died February 3, 2013 in Houston. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born July 15, 1920 in the Sardis Community of Shelby County to W. D. Fields and Georgie Cooper Fields. Mr. Fields retired as a Major in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Opal Fields; Wife, Madgelease Fields. Survivors include, Wife, Neva Fields of Center; Son, Steve Fields of Denver, Colorado; Step Sons, Dan Hodge & wife, Rhonda of Center, Rodney Kaliszewski of Houston, Greg Kaliszewski of Houston; Step Daughter, Jane Guice & husband, Terry of Laramie, Wyoming; Brother, Jack Fields & wife, Clara of Houston.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
KEDRA NICOLE HENSON
Kedra Nicole Henson, 23, died January 25, 2013. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery, Hemphill, Texas. She was born on December 29, 1989 in Center, Texas to Alvin and Ruth Henson. Survivors include, Son, Ja’Darion Brinson, Father, Alvin Henson, Mother, Ruth Henson, Grandmother, Zelma Bolton, Sister, Dominique Henson all of Milam, Texas; Brothers, Terrance Bolton of Ft. Worth, Texas, Corey Parks of Nacogdoches, Texas; Justin Brinson (Finance) Johnny and Sherry Brinson, Special Son, Jaylon Brinson, Special Brothers, Johnny, Jr. and Jeremy Brinson all of Huxley Texas; Velma Duncan (Special Aunt) and Shirley Williams all of Milam Texas; Mary Anthony (Kenny) of Roseville, California; Uncle Stick (AKA Church Road dog) of Milam, Texas.
Sid Roberts Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas
SAM K. TODD
Sam K. Todd, 85, of Timpson, Texas, died February 02, 2013 in Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana. A private family interment was held Saturday, February 2, 2013. He was born October 16, 1927, in Timpson, Texas to John D. Todd and Venzulla Phillips Todd. He was preceded in death by, Parents; 9 Brothers and Sisters. Survivors include, Wife, Francis Louise Todd; 7 children; 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas
VICKIE JAN BOUNDS
Vickie Jan Bounds, 62, of Center, died February 2, 2013 at her residence. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born December 6, 1950 in Center to Hubert Burke Bounds and Margie Lee Jones Bounds. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margie Jones Bounds Survivors include, Father, Hubert Burke Bounds of Center; Brother, Philip Bounds of Garland; Sisters, Jama Holder of Richardson, Marsha Bounds of Center, Melonia Molloy of Timpson, Anita Long of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
DORIS EVERHEART

Doris Everheart, 92, died January 29, 2013.  She was born and raised in Joaquin and her family goes back to 1840's in Shelby and Panola Counties.  Among her survivors is a son, William Everheart.

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