Shelby County Today

1/14/2018

Rodney Brittain, 47, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2018 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born in Shreveport on October 14, 1970 to Travis Leroy Brittain and Cathy Ann Sample Brittain. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM prior to service time at Mangum Funeral Home. 

Rodney grew up in Center and graduated from Center High School in 1988. He was a people person and very much enjoyed spending time with friends. Rodney was a lot of fun to be around and could always make people smile. He also liked to visit the elderly and help lift their spirits. Rodney had a passion for history and loved to read and study about the past. He could tell you anything you wanted to know about World War II. If you really wanted to get into an interesting conversation with him, just bring up the Star Wars saga. He also loved riding four wheelers and shooting guns. 

Rodney is survived by:
His mother: Cathy Sample Brittain of Center

Father: Travis Brittain and wife, Sharon of Center

Sons:
Trace Garrett Brittain of Shelbyville
Tristan Samford of Huxley

Sisters: 
Nikki Brittain of Richmond
Jill Jefferson and husband, Keith of Center

Brothers: 
Jamey Brittain and wife, Courtney of Tenaha
Charley Brittain of Tenaha
Josh Cooper and wife, Chelsea of Timpson

Grandmother: Hazel Brittain of Garrison

Nephew: Logan Jefferson of Center

Niece: Morgan Jefferson of Center

Aunts and uncles: 
Barbara Richards and husband, Charles of Garrison
Debbie Snider and husband, Billy of Center
Larry Sample and wife, Debbie of Center

Special pet and best friend, Tessie

Numerous cousins and friends

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Pete Brittain; maternal grandfather, P.O. Sample; and maternal grandmother, Odell Sample. 

Pallbearers will be Mark Livingston, Dirk Palmer, Charley Brittain, Mark Jones, Will Lucas, Spence Dance, Sean Wright, Wes Brittain, Steve Cox, and Bubba Mallory.

Honorary pallbearer is Steven Harkness.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Vivian and CJ Hammaker of Shreveport and the critical care unit staff of Willis Knighton North in Shreveport. 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

1/12/2018

Peggy Sue Allison, 76, of Center, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Jerry Green officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Mrs. Allison was born September 9, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Johnny Morgan and Ida Green Morgan. She worked as an administrative assistant in Atlanta, Georgia, for several years.  Later in life, she enjoyed working as a cashier at HEB and Walmart.  She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Center Chapter.

She is survived by
Children:
Bill Allison and Amy Jones of Massillon, Ohio
David Allison of Center, Texas
Michelle Durbin and husband, Thomas, of Nacogdoches, Texas
Michael Allison of Center, Texas

Grandson: Derek Hughes

A number of other grandchildren and great grandchildren

Brothers and Sisters:
Jerry Green and wife, Evonne, of Center, Texas
Ruby Bradshaw of Timpson, Texas
Mary Stephenson of Timpson, Texas
Barbara Guch of Quitman, Texas

Numerous other relatives

Preceded in death by
Husband: W.F. Allison
Parents: Johnny Morgan and Ida Green Morgan

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

1/12/2018

Ronny “Shot” Lynch, 64, of Center, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2018 in Center. He was born on October 19, 1953 in Center to Arthur Lynch and Marcelline Parker Lynch Green. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Johnny Lewis officiating. 

A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home.

Shot grew up in the Goober Hill community in south Shelby County. One day on the Center square, he happened to meet Penny Hutcherson and his life changed forever. That brief moment turned into 36 years full of memories and love. Shot treasured the time he spent with his family, friends, and neighbors. His grandkids were the lights of his life. He could spend countless hours just watching them rip, run, and play in the yard. He followed them wherever they went, and he especially liked watching Haleigh play softball. Those babies had his heart, and every second he was with them, priceless memories were made. 

Shot was an avid outdoorsman. No one around loved to hog hunt and coon hunt as much as him. His passion for hunting earned his dogs the title of “best around.” People that knew him could tell stories for days about Shot and his dogs. The interesting part about his hunting adventures was that he did it riding the back of a mule instead of on a four-wheeler. Shot’s theory was that his mule could go places those four-wheelers couldn’t. If you couldn’t find him at work or at home, you knew he was in the woods. This was his sanctuary, his place of peace. Some people travel the world and many of their friends and family would even invite Shot and Penny to go on those fun and exciting trips. Shot would encourage Penny to seize that opportunity, but as for him, he was content in nature. Shot saw the world in the woods. There was no need for bright lights and big city. He was surrounded by magnificence and beauty in the great outdoors right here in East Texas. 

Shot was also known for his “junkin.’” He made a hobby of collecting and hauling junk. He could find a use for just about anything. Everyone who travels back and forth through the southern part of Shelby County will pass by Shot’s place. It was his little piece of paradise where he would keep all of his junkin’ findings. It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t know Shot Lynch. He never met a stranger and would be happy to have a conversation with any who wanted to stop by just to talk.

Shot spent fifteen years working for Shelby County Precinct 2 and the last few years working for Precinct 3. His co-workers became more like family and he valued them all. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Shot loved his church and his church family very much. He was a kind, light-hearted, and genuine man who will be dearly missed by all.

Shot is survived by:
His beloved wife: Penny Lynch of Center

Son: Nathan Lynch and wife, Beth of Joaquin

Brother: Donny Lynch and wife, Lucille of Marshall

Sisters: 
Diane Jackson and husband, Jerry of Nacogdoches
Sharon Johnson and husband, Tyson of Center

Sisters-in-law: 
Jayne Crain of Center
Lizann Burke and Roy Blackshear of Center

Grandchildren: 
Haleigh Lynch of Joaquin
Bryleigh Lynch of Joaquin
Cutter Lynch of Joaquin

A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur C. Lynch; mother, Marcelline Parker Lynch Green; stepfather, James T. Greer; mother-in-law, Peggy Hutcherson; father-in-law, Hutch Hutcherson; brothers-in-law, Roy Crain and Mike Burke; and nephew, Cody Johnson. 

Pallbearers will be Spud Faussett, Chuck Raymond, Jimbo Faussett, Lewis Ross, Roy Blackshear, Tony Denby, Mike Powdrill, Keith O’Rear, Vic Cooper, Todd Clark, Craig Hendricks and Ron Hendricks.

Honorary pallbearers are Gaylon Howard, Terry Walton, Johnny Magby and the employees of Shelby County Precinct 3: Charles Barr, Roy Cheatwood, David Cheatwood, Jimmy Daw, Rex Haas, Bob Jones, Bob Cheatwood, Kevin Meyers and Michael Stahl.

Memorial donations can be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 1645 FM 2608, Center, Texas, 75935.

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

01/11/2018

Visitation for Brian Anthony Lee, 30, of Garrison, Texas will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

Brian died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born February 19, 1987 in Houston, Texas. He was employed with Crow’s Paint and Body Shop.

Survivors:
Son: Gage Lee

Brother: Kenny Lee

Sister: Rebecca Soto and husband Jacob

Nephew: Shaun Soto

Aunts: Kathy Kortz and husband Alvin
Tina Kreis
Gail Resenburg
Teri Tamez and husband Gerard
Brenda Simon and husband Randy

Uncle: Freddy Kreis

Grandparents: Ben and Carol Barr

Cousins: Kristi and Kevin Koepp
Kelli Kortz and Jonathan Faulkner

Great-Aunts and Uncles: Helen and Jim Harding
Walter Stegmann Jr.
Merle Bashinski-Chauncey
Johnnie Ruth Jopling

Mentor and best friend: Dwain Crow

Best friend: Brett Spivey

Numerous other relatives and a host of friends

Preceded in death by Grandparents: Alton & Loretta Lee
Parents: Kenneth & Debra Lee

1/10/2018

Laura W. McDonald, 80, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2018 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on March 21, 1937 in Odessa, Texas to James McGuire and Opal (Harrison) McGuire. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church, Hwy 417E off of Hwy 87S in Shelbyville, Texas with Bro. Don Windham officiating.

Laura enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers play baseball. She found great joy in spending time with her family.  Laura was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She enjoyed spending time outdoors working in her beautiful flower gardens.  Laura was a member of Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church in Shelbyville and loved her church dearly.  

She is survived by: 
Daughters: 
Rita McNally and husband, Gary of New Summerfield, Texas
Jeanie Tagg and husband, Howard of Lindale, Texas

Son: James McDonald and wife, Melinda of Shelbyville, Texas

Sisters: 
Iola Hicks
Margaret McGuire
Pat Richard
Eulene Hughes
Jo Segura

8 grandchildren

8 great-grandchildren

A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.  

Laura is preceded in death by her loving husband, J G McDonald, and her parents.

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home. 

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

1/9/2018

Allen Scott Terry, 57, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2018 in Dallas. He was born on September 20, 1960 in Kingsville, Texas to Wilbert Scott Terry, Jr. and Pauline Norton Terry. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating.

Allen moved to Shelbyville, Texas with his family at the young age of nine years old. He attended Shelbyville High School. He attended TSTI in Waco, Texas and obtained a Waste Water Treatment Certification. Allen made his home in Dallas, Texas with his wife Denise Karpuk working daily for Multi Packaging Solutions as maintenance personnel. He was an avid runner, enjoyed yoga, and spent much time reading.  

Allen is survived by his wife, Denise Karpuk of Dallas, Texas; mother, Pauline Norton Terry of Shelbyville, Texas; brother, Cooper Terry and wife Debbie of Longview, Texas; sister, Allyson Jamison and husband Mark of Henderson, Nevada; nieces and nephews, Riley Jamison of Sherman Oaks, California, Ethan Jamison of Denver, Colorado, Connor Terry of College Station, Texas, Caleb Terry of Longview, Texas, Carter Terry of Longview, Texas; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Scott Terry, Jr.

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home. 

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

01/08/2018

Norma Jean Chance, 90, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at noon.

Mrs. Chance was born September 12, 1927, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, to Willard Roy Marty and Mary Mareta Ditton Marty. She was employed with the US Census Bureau, where she retired as a District Supervisor after twenty five years of service. Her hobbies include crocheting and reading. Mrs. Chance attended Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, and formerly attended Union Baptist Church in Harrison, Arkansas.

She is survived by
Sons:
Gerald Chance of Clarksville, Virginia
Jimmie Chance of Houston, Texas
Ralph Chance and wife, Kristi, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Randy Chance of Broomfield, Colorado

Several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Husband: Larry Chance
Parents: Willard Roy Marty and Mary Mareta Ditton Marty
Grandchildren: Keith Chance, Jason Chance
Great Grandson: Michael Chance
Sister: Donna Marty

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

1/6/2018

JoAnn Tucker Jameson, 66, of Center, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow at Campti Cemetery in Shelby County.

Additional information and survivors to follow at a later time.

01/05/2018

Logan Ruth Hartt, infant daughter of Heath Hartt and Sara Brazzil Hartt, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Texas Children’s Medical Center in Houston.  She was born January 1, 2018, at 5:55 a.m.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison with Bro. Jason Fulbright and Bro. Timothy Roberson officiating.  Visitation will be held at the cemetery, beginning at 1:30 p.m. 

She is survived by
Parents: Heath Hartt and Sara Brazzil Hartt

Grandparents:
Robert and Teresa Hartt
Richard and Jannette Brazzil

Aunts and Uncles:
Shannon and Jennifer Wilson
Andy and Kristin Seals
Brennan and Holly Oliver

Cousins:
Maddie Wilson
Allie Seals
Aven Seals

Numerous other family members and friends

Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.