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Courtesy of ShelbyCountyToday.Com
08/07/2014
 Charles “Hutch” Hutcherson, Charles “Hutch” Hutcherson, 90, of Center, passed away Thursday, August 07, 2014 at his residence.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joel McMahon officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to the service on Sunday beginning at 12:00 p.m. (noon) until 2:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born November 21, 1923 in Oakdale, Louisiana to William and Bertha (McKinney) Hutcherson. Revelations 14:13 tells us that “blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Yes says the spirit, they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” It is hard for us that knew Charles Newell Hutcherson to believe that he will ever rest. However, it is not hard for us that knew Hutch to believe that he will be known for his deeds and to know that those deeds will follow him. For it is his deeds and his labors that we all remember of him.
Hutch was a man known for his work and his actions. It is the passion that he had for the work he did that we remember. Hutch began work at Center Motor Company in the spring of 1951 and he has been there ever since. Seldom was the day that a person could drive by and not see Hutch sitting at his desk in the front window. He worked Monday thru Saturday, arriving at 6:00 A.M. to make sure that the coffee was made. Hutch was even known to meet customers on Sundays if they couldn’t make it any other time because he was not going to let something like a day off cause him to miss a chance to sell a car. Often was the case that Hutch’s duty to get to work and sell a car could be attested to by Liz Ann for so many times she was awakened by an early morning phone call to bring Hutch his spare keys because he locked his in his truck quite often.
Two years after starting at Center Motor Company Hutch married the love of his life Peggy Joyce Wicker. Peggy won his heart when she would come into Center Motor Company to deliver papers. Hutch lied about his age in order not to frighten Peggy off but that was as far as his dedication to her would ever stray. In their 57 years of marriage Hutch was forever the faithful servant. Never once did Hutch raise his voice or come close to an argument with Peggy a fact that all his daughters and grandchildren attest to with great admiration.
Hutch applied that dedication and passion to the rest of his life as well. He was an avid coin collector even up to his last days, showing his newly found Elvis coin off to any one that happened to stop by for a visit. Such was his desire for collecting coins that when he was at a loss trying to come up with a name for his second daughter he chose to name her after a rare coin that had long escaped him. He found that rare coin on the day of his daughter’s birth and not one to let an opportunity to pass he named his lucky daughter Penny in honor of both of their arrivals.
His passion was also so evident in his love for his grandchildren. Teaching them to hunt, fish and appreciate the outdoors. However, like is job and his marriage, Hutch was devoted to the hunt and that meant waking at 2:00 A.M., breakfast at 3:00, and on the stand by 4:00. A tough but necessary chore if you were going to hunt with Hutch. However, the boys managed to get their fun in also. Many stories of hunting were told by family these past few days and one that stood out was when Hutch decided to take Brant and Kevin Jones to hunt one day. As they arrived at the gate, Hutch climbed out of the truck to go and open the gate, leaving Brant and Kevin in the cab of the truck with a loaded gun. Somehow these two young men managed to cause that gun to go off blowing a very large hole in the floorboard of the truck, leaving two very frightened boys. Scared of the gun that just went off but more afraid of what Hutch was going to do to them. However, to their amazement and maybe to all of yours as well, Hutch never heard that gun go off.
Hutch also loved the Super Bowl and more importantly selling squares for the super bowl board. And oh how he loved his Cowboys. Just like his dedication to be at his desk at work Monday thru Saturday, Hutch was going to be in his recliner in front of his T.V. when his beloved boys came on. A few years ago when the NFL network began televising games on Thursday nights Hutch was elated to find out his Cowboys were going to be on the first game of the season. That elation soon turned to anger when he found out that his cable provider did not carry the NFL network and that he would not be able to watch his cherished Cowboys. He was soon on the phone to Little Bit to make sure that she could get that fixed for him. And a few phone calls and one switch to satellite T.V. later Hutch was in his recliner that Thursday with his Cowboys on in front of him.
His hard work and dedication to job, family and friends was also very evident in one of his other passions, his yard and gardens. Weed eating, mowing, trimming hedges, and to everyone’s dismay blowing leaves off of the roof at his house. Without fail he would have his yard and garden worked to perfection. Still taking care of his own yard when many of his neighbors have long let others take care of it for them. So much was his dedication to his yard and garden that this past Easter, not a meal was eaten, a picture took, or an egg hunted until his grandsons figured out how to get his new tiller running so he could plow his garden. After all he had to get his vegetables planted. His many friends and neighbors were dependent on him to drop off their bags of vegetables that he left on their doorsteps on his way to work every morning.
Hutch’s life was a life well lived. He lived his life devoted to the many things that he cherished. His devotion is unmatched by any person that I know. He showed a dedication and loyalty to his job that is unheard of in today’s world. He was faithful and devoted to his wife Peggy, never once in 57 years raising his voice to her. An amazing feat when you consider how much we raise our voices and yell at the ones we love daily. He adored his 3 daughters Jayne, Penny, and Liz always keeping them close by and together in a time when families so often leave and stay in touch by phone or text they still met daily at his house to visit in person. He doted on his grandchildren Brant, Mindy, CJ, and Nathan. Always greeting them with a big smile, hug and an occasional chore to do. Just to let them know how he needed them so. And he so treasured his many great grandchildren; Samantha, Brookelynn, Peyton, Colbeigh, Cale, Connor, Cullen, Jaxon, Haleigh, and Bryleigh. Watching them play was a prized pastime he so valued. Hutch was a true friend to so many always there for others before himself. Often taking time to talk to them at the Ford place and having conversations that everyone was privileged to hear even if he couldn’t. So we should be happy for Hutch who can go and finally rest from his many labors and we and the Lord will remember him for his many good deeds.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, William and Bertha Hutcherson, Wife, Peggy Hutcherson, Granddaughter, Samantha Joyce Goings, 2 Sons-in-law, Mike Burke & Roy Crain, 3 Brothers, Arthur Hutcherson, William Hutcherson & George Hutcherson & Sister, Frances Farmer.
He is survived by:
3 Daughters:
Jayne Crain of Center
Penny Lynch & husband, Ronny of Shelbyville
Lizann Burke & Roy Blackshear of Center
Grandchildren:
Brant Bridges & wife, Michelle of Tenaha
Mindy Henson & husband, Jake of Center
C.J. Goings & Vanessa of Center
Nathan Lynch & wife, Beth of Joaquin
Great-Grandchildren:
Samantha Bridges & Lane Metcalf
Brookelynn Bridges
Peyton Bridges
Colbeigh Bridges
Connor, Cale & Cullen Henson
Jaxon Goings
Haleigh & Bryleigh Lynch
2 Great-Great-Grandchildren on the way:
Stormy Metcalf
Cooper Goings
Sister-in-law, Donna Hutcherson of Hallsville
Nephews:
Lamar Huctherson
Michael Hutcherson
Mark Hutcherson
William Farmer
James Farmer
Niece, Lois Templin & husband, Dan
First Cousin, Beth Shepherd & husband, Marion
Pallbearers: Kevin Jones, Josh Wulf, Jonathan Wulf, Jimmy Andrews, Warren Smith, Willie “Bill” Eberenz, Harold Patton, Lane Metcalf, Wil Blackshear, Edgar Sanders & Gilbert Curtis
Honorary Pallbearers: Ray Jones, J.W. Adams, Jamie Payne, Tim Wulf, Mack O’Rear & Luke Motley
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Gracie Jean Wimberly Fancher, 78, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service time.
Ms. Fancher was born October 17, 1935 in Center to Walter Wimberly and Eula Hartsook Wilburn Wimberly. She loved reading and spending time with her family. Ms. Fancher was of the Baptist Faith.
She is survived by
Daughter: Connie Carroll of Joaquin
Granddaughter: Brandi Atkinson and husband, Mike of Joaquin
Great Grandchildren:
Mikah Atkinson of Joaquin
Gracie Atkinson of Joaquin
Cayden Atkinson of Joaquin
Brother: Wayne Wimberly of the Old Center Community of Shelby County
Brother-in-law: Bill Fancher of Victoria
Sister-in-law: Gloria Fancher of Victoria
Special Family Friend: Barbara Reagan of Joaquin
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: Royce Fancher
Daughter: Debbie Goings
Parents: Walter Wimberly and Eula Hartsook Wilburn Wimberly
Son: Randy Fancher
Son-in-law: Stephen Carroll
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
B. Donice Shilling, 64, of Milam, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mrs. Shilling was born June 14, 1950 in Pasadena to William B. Ruble and Mary Lois Shofner Ruble. She retired as an electrical engineer from Center Point Energy where she was employed for thirty three years. Mrs. Shilling was a member of Hemphill First Baptist Church.
She is survived by
Husband: Robert D. Shilling of Milam
Son: Timothy Glenn Shilling and wife, Sabrina of Jacksonville, Florida
Granddaughter: Tiffiny Ann Shilling of Jacksonville, Florida
Sister: Dorina Ruble
Brother-in-law: James Michael Shilling of Bayou Vista
Nephew: Rodney Shilling and wife, Miranda of League City
Great Nephew: Keegan Shilling
Step-mother: Ruth Ruble of League City
Preceded in death by
Parents: William B. Ruble and Mary Lois Shofner Ruble
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
James Edward Scott Cole, 70, of Tyler formerly of Joaquin, Shelby County, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Quinton Creme officiating. Burial will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin with military honors under the direction of US Navy Honor Guards. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
He was born February 13, 1944 in Lake Charles, LA to Herman Wyatt and Dovie Mae (Whiddon) Cole. He retired from the US Navy where he served 4 years with a tour to Vietnam.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, H.W. and Dovie Cole, Sister, Elizabeth Ann Cole Strickland, Niece, Susan Danielle Miller & Brothers-in-law, Nick Creme & Burl Strickland.
He is survived by:
3 Sisters:
Sandra Jean Cole Watkins of Tyler
Winifrey Jane Cole Creme of Houston
Brenda Sue Cole Miller & husband, Tom of Tyler
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces & Great Nephews & Cousins
Pallbearers: Tom Miller, III, Donny Watkins, Quinton Creme, Wayne Hughes & Keith Forsythe
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
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