Shelby County Today

09/28/2016

Bertha Lee (Vaughn) Raymond, 82, of Huxley, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Kevin Windham officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Thursday, September 29, 2016 starting at 2 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born November 26, 1933 in Shelby County to Henry and Ella Alice (Snider) Vaughn.

She put her heart and soul into being a faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, mentor, confidant and friend. In her daily life, she enjoyed taking care of household duties, but she also loved to work outside. She was always right beside Dean, and throughout the years, she helped him build their family homes and contributed greatly to the construction of their chicken houses and then worked in them daily. During hay season, you could find her on a tractor raking hay. There was never a job inside or out that intimidated her.

If she did find time to do something she enjoyed, she sewed. She was the truest form of unconditional love. She was completely selfless and always had her husband, children, grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s needs taken care of before hers.

There was never a time when anyone questioned her confidence and loyalty. Her faith and belief in God was strong, and she lived according to that. She and Dean contributed many hours to the construction of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church and was very dedicated to the upkeep of Pleasant Hill and Strong cemeteries.

She was a wonderful example of a God fearing mother and prefect example of true and honest morals and beliefs. She has left an honorable legacy and will be cherished in our hearts forever. She and Dean spent 63 years together on this earth and they will celebrate their 64th anniversary together in heaven.       

She is preceded in death by her husband, A.D. “Dean” Raymond,  Parents, Henry & Alice Vaughn, Son-in-law, Steve Hughes, Brother, Edward Vaughn, Sister & Brother-in-law, Agnes & Charles Bryan, Brother-in-law, Mack Dillard, Brother-in-law, Cindy O’Rear and  Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Claimond & Ozella Raymond.

She is survived:
Children:
James & Regina Raymond of Shelbyville
Pat Lovell & Steve Lovell of Center
Teresa Hughes of Joaquin
Chuck Raymond of Huxley
Beloved Mimi to her grandchildren & great-grandchildren:
J.B. Raymond & wife, Jennifer of Center
Bradley Lovell & wife, Casey of Shelbyville
Jessica Bradford of Bullard
Michael Dean Presswood of Joaquin
Brent Hughes & wife, Sara of Richmond, VA
Tyler Hughes & wife, Erin of Joaquin
Brigitte Raymond  Eddins & husband, Ryan of Center
Katy McDaniel & Cole McDaniel of Center

Great-Grandchildren:
McKynize Bush, Justin & Jaxon Raymond, Delane & Carsey Lovell & Ella Bradford

Sisters:
Mildred Dillard of Center
Joann O’Rear of Huxley
Sisters-in-law & Brother-in-law:
Joan Vaughn of Nacogdoches
Lamerle Willey & husband, Henry Lee of Mauriceville
Vivian Raymond of Huxley

Special Family & Friends:
Jan Allen & husband, Terry of Center
Lona Dover Menefee of Shelbyville
Jesus “Chewy” Carrillo & Michael Carrillo
Megan McShane

Numerous Nieces & Nephews, Family & Friends

Pallbearers:
J.B. Raymond, Bradley Lovell, Michael Dean Presswood, Brent Hughes,
Tyler Hughes, Steve Lovell & Jesus “Chewy” Carrillo

Honorary Pallbearers:
Justin & Jaxon Raymond, Delane Lovell & Cole McDaniel

The family would like to extend a special heartfelt thanks to their caregivers & friends, Sandra Harper, Debra Jordan, Jennifer Stewart, Alayna Rash, Penny Trahan, Katy McDaniel & the Staff of Pine Grove Nursing Home.  

In Lieu of flowers family request donations can be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, PO Box 91, Shelbyville, Texas 75973 or Strong Cemetery Fund, PO BOX 1383, Center, Texas 75935

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

09/27/2016

Era Belle Bush, 95, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday September 27, 2016 at Holiday Nursing Home.

Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born September 24, 1921 in Joaquin, Texas to Daniel and Bessie (Wood) Blakenship. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Joaquin.   

She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Bessie Blakenship, husband, Jesse Calvin Bush, Brother, Elige Blakenship and Sisters, Dorothy Plunkett, Mildred Williams and Maydell Childs and Nephews, Herbert C. Childs, Johnny Williams, Danny Plunkett, Eddie Plunkett, Billy Frank Williams & Gene Bowlin and Niece, Betty Plunkett

She is survived by:
Nephews:
Richard Plunkett & wife, Marie of Joaquin
Jerry Childs of Colorado
Merlin Bowlin of Merryville, LA
A number of great nieces, great nephews, cousins & friends  

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

09/27/2016

Lillian Ethel Galbreath Courtney, 91, of Timpson, Texas passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 in Garrison, Texas.  She was born on September 23, 1925 in Blue Island, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ellis John and Anna (Morris) Greep.  Visitation will be from 11AM - 1 PM at Taylor Funeral Home on Thursday, September 29, 2016 followed by a graveside service at 2PM at Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, Texas with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating.  

Lillian married Theo Galbreath in 1945 and spent many years traveling with him during his time of serving our country in the Armed Forces. Lillian was a hard worker, spending many years working for the Housing Authority right here in Timpson, Texas.  She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She enjoyed crocheting for her family and friends.  Making sure all received something made with love by her.  She loved playing cards, and definitely looked forward to playing bingo in the Garrison Nursing Home with her friends.   Family will treasure the precious memories of her sweet smile, her kindness, her warmth, her energy and her love for life, family and friends.   

Lillian is survived by her son, Jimmy Galbreath and wife Bernice of Tatum, Texas; grandchildren, Evelyn Stephens and husband Ernie of Dallas, Texas, Jennifer Davis and husband Bobby of Carrollton, Texas; great granddaughter, Wren Stephens; and numerous family and friends that will miss her dearly.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Theo Galbreath, Gaylon Courtney; and brother, Willard Greep.

To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

Family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr, Timpson, Texas 75975.

09/26/2016
 
Jimmie Ruth Sellman, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday September 23, 2016 and was pronounced on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Alvin, Texas after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Moss and Bro. Ronnie Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at the Sellman Family Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Tuesday starting at 10 am at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born June 26, 1933 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Texas to Thomas M. and Ethel Irene (Moore) Phillips. She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1950. She was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Jimmie's love for each and every one was truly larger than life itself and her love for God poured out through her generosity and her sweet smile and loving touch. She gave us all strength and courage to survive all of the roads through our lifes journeys to stand together and to be strong. She loved singing and humming songs and most importantly, reading the Bible, sitting on the front porch in the mornings drinking coffee and watching the animals. She also loved fishing and spending time with family and friends. She was the most loving, caring and selfless woman. So many speak of unconditional love, our mother showed it daily in her life. We remember her laughing many times when we were out as a family shrimping all the way down the pier and my dad would say the phone is ringing and mom would take off running half way up the pier before realizing there is no phone out here. She was a wonderful cook she made the best homemade biscuits of anyone. She loved the outdoors, her flowers and plants, and all her stray and wild cats. She enjoyed playing games and the company of her friends.

She is preceded in death by parents Tom and Ethel Phillips, husband Henry Ennis Sellman Sr. , daughter  Lois Turner, daughter Phyllis Reed ,  grandson Brent Thomas Sellman, sister Francis Eddins and brother Thomas Henry. 

She is survived by

Children:
Sharon Johnson and husband Gil of Dime Box
Henry Ennis Sellman Jr. and wife Debbie of Shelbyville
Bill Sellman and wife Kim of Azle
Betty Barnes and husband Tiny of Alvin
Patti Campise and husband James of Pearland
Dottie Rhoads and husband Steve of Alvin
Sister:
Doris Chandler of Shreveport, LA 

20 Grandchildren 29 Great Grandchildren 

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Pallbearers:
J.R. Beaver, Neil Beaver, Henry Charanza, Tad Sellman, Billy Barnes
Justin Barnes, Michael Whitlow, Dustin Whitlow & Tucker Rhoads

Honorary Pallbearers:
Ennis Sellman, III, Dereck Campise, Ennis Sellman & Bill Sellman

09/22/2016

Manuel Soria-Lara, 66 of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday morning, September 20, 2016 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Triumph Church in Center with interment at Thompson Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas with Rev. Richard McCowin officiating. Wake will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Community Funeral Home in Center.

He is survived by:

Wife, Ruth Soria of Shelbyville

Sons:
Christopher (Ruthie) Suell of Shelbyville
Manuel (Sheena) Soria of Shelbyville

Daughter, Natalie Polley of Shelbyville

10 Grandchildren

7 Sisters and 2 Brothers

Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

09/21/2016

Tommie Lou Cosby, 77, of Holly Lake Ranch, TX passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 in Tyler, TX. She was born Tuesday, August 3, 1939 in Crow, TX to the late John William “Pete” Shoemaker and Delores McKneely Shoemaker.

Mrs. Cosby attended Holly Brook Baptist Church. She was a member of Concerned Women for America, Board of Directors for Cedar Memorial Gardens, a girl scout leader, softball coach and Sunday School teacher. 

She is survived by: 
husband, Wayne Cosby of Holly Lake Ranch, TX
two sons, David Cosby and wife Laurie of Diana, TX, Danny Cosby and wife Kellie of Raleigh, North Carolina
daughter, Debra Cosby Lane of Dallas, TX
two brothers, Larry Shoemaker of Collinsville, TX and John Shoemaker of Comfort, TX
four granddaughters, Molly Cosby, Katie Cosby, Ashley Lane and Tiffany Lane. 

A celebration of life will be held Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 2:30 PM at Holly Brook Baptist Church in Holly Lake Ranch, TX. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd. Tyler, TX 75701 or Cal Farley Boys Ranch Po Box 1890 Amarillo, TX 79174.

09/20/2016

Funeral services honoring the life of Victor Gerald Files, 90, will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA with Reverend Jon Lord officiating. Burial will follow at Prude Cemetery in Mansfield, LA. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 6:00 till 8:00 PM.

Gerald was born on February 13, 1926 to Walter and Emaline Wall Files and passed away on September 18, 2016 in Mansfield, LA.

Gerald was a WWII Navy Veteran and also a horse and cattle rancher his whole life. He ran landing barge landing troops in Okinawa. Gerald was a Judge for American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association, and American Appaloosa Association. Gerald was also published in numerous horse publications.

Preceding Gerald in death were his wife Jacqueline Files; parents Walter and Emaline Files; brothers, George Files, Leon Files, and sister, Edra Krute.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his son Jim Files and wife Amanda of Stanley, LA; daughter, Vicki Jernigan and husband Adam of Center, TX; sister, Agnes Sutch of FL; 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one special niece Carolyn Allen of Wasilla, AK.

09/20/2016

Graveside service for Frank Allen Alpha, 71, of Houston, Texas, son of the late Frank Adam and Erma Lucille (McCracken) Alpha, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Mt. Olive Cemetery, 4417 CR 4054, Timpson, TX.  Frank passed away September 17, 2016 in Houston, Texas and was born March 15, 1945.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net. 

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.

09/16/2016

Alberta Pleasant, 88 of Center, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Green Acres Nursing Center.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 1pm at Triumph First Pentecostal Church, Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop Zep Swindle officiating.

She is survived by:

Son, Cleveland (Sherry) Booth of Shelbyville

Brother, James Howard of Shelbyville

4 Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren

Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.