ShelbyCountyToday.com
Serving Shelby County: Center, Joaquin, Shelbyville, Tenaha & Timpson
Welcome to Shelby County, Texas' Gateway on the Internet!
Home | About Us | Ad / Contact Info | Announcements | Around Town | Arrest Report | Auction Report | Business Directory | Calendar | Classifieds
Crime Stoppers
| Faith Page | JobSearch | Links | Military | News | Obits | Photos | Public Records | School News | Sports | Weather

Support Our Military

Shelby County Today would like to honor local residents serving in the military by posting the soldiers' pictures.

If you would like to submit a picture of your family member to this web site, send an email to info@shelbycountytoday.com or
stop by our office at 118 Nacogdoches Street, Center, Texas. Click here for a list of the information that we will need.

These Sponsors Help Make This Page Possible

Rachel Campbell Photography
www.rachelcampbellphotography.com
420 Shelbyville Street
Center, Texas

936-590-9232
Sandy Wheeler Insurance
621 Tenaha Street
Center, Texas

936-598-2640
Shelby Savings Bank
111 Selma Street
Center, Texas

936-598-5688

Mangum Funeral Home
420 San Augustine St.
Center, Texas

936-598-3341

Citizens Bank
Center Branch

140 Austin Street
Center, Texas

936-598-8541

Walmart Supercenter
810 Hurst Street
Center, Texas

936-598-6131
Pharmacy
936-598-2921

Center Auction Company
1739 Hwy 87 North
Center, Texas
936-598-4395
Tyson Foods of Center
Center, Texas
Harold Osborne
Justice of the Peace Pct. #1
518 Nacogdoches St.
Center, Texas
936-598-3735
 



Isaac Ja'Mal Trotty
E-3 Specialist, US Army, Military Police (MP)

Isaac completed basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri in December 2009. His first deployment was to Kandahar, Afghanistan for 12 months beginning July 18, 2010.

Parent: Marketta & David Edmond of Center, TX
Siblings: Janika Trotty, Noreka Trotty, Tomesha Trotty, Clineecia Trotty, Eric Trotty, Markeiisha Alonzo, Kristi Arnold, Brandon Brinson
Grandparents: Jimmy & Frankie Arnold of Center, TX
Uncle: Jeffery Arnold of Houston, TX

Antonio Sanchez
Warrant Officer, US Army Quartermaster Corps.

Antonio, 31 has been proudly serving his country since his first day of active duty, Sept. 16, 1996.

Three deployments to Afghanistan and is scheduled to deploy to Iraq at the end of the summer.

Mother - Barbara Sanchez
Grandmother - Louisa Jenkins both from Tenaha
Son - Antonio Sanchez Jr. (5)

1996 Graduate of Timpson High School


Erik James Choron
Tech Sergeant, US Army Sinal Corps.

Choron, 27 has been proudly serving his country since his first day of active duty, Sept. 11, 2001.

Two deployments and two extensions in S. Korea and a deployment into the War Zone.

Father - Dr. J. Lee (Jimmy) Choron - I'm proud of my son!


Ryan A. Rholes
Corporal, U. S. Marine Corps

Ryan is serving in Afghanistan in the Public Affairs Office.

2005 Graduate of Center High School

Mother- Jon Rholes, Father- Gary Rholes, Sibling- Kelly Rholes of Austin

Other family : Laura (MiMi); Mark, Jane, Dianne (Austin); Walter,
Cassidy and Caiden, Kirk and Laura, Avery, Alex, Alivia (Jasper); Aunt
Budy; Buster and Carolyn, Terry, Alyson, Caroline and Sarah, Billy,
Lorie, Hillary, Molly, and Clay, Julie, Mel and Del, Justin and Alyssa


Justin Savang Inthavan
U.S.Army

Started Basic Training April 12 2010.

Currently in Basic in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma AIT to follow in Ft.Sill, Oklahoma

2008 Graduate Of Shelbyville High School


Samuel Jonathan James Swann
US ARMY

Graduated Basic Training February 2010-Ft. Jackson, SC

Scheduled to Deploy for North Korea in the future.

Proud Wife Of This Soldier Is: Dayna Swann

Children: Kaleb, Brooklynn, and Grace Swann
Proud Parents: Brenda and Kerry Lucas of Center, James and Cheryl Swann of Ft. Lauderdale
Proud Sisters: Bridgett Swann (Deceased); Steely Lucas
Proud Brother: William Swann of Center
Grandparents: Connie Lucas of Center

Roy and Ruth Joyner of Houston Pray For This SoldieTrotty, Isaacr And All Of The Troops


Jarnasha Smith
USN , Azan

Parents: Carolyn Smith & Lonnie Buckley Guardian: Annette Buckley
Siblings: Atovia Smith, Sharday Smith, Alexandra Smith, & Virgel Buckley

Physical Mailing Address: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower/ FPO AE 09532-2830
Email Address:smithjl@cvn69.navy.mil

Center High School 2006 Graduate

Been In The Military For 2
Years, Currently On Deployment Operation Enduring Freedom


Captain Brandon Alford
Chief, Space Plans
Combat Plans Division
607th Air and Space Operations Center

Brandon graduated from Rockwall High School in 1994 and North Texas University with a M.A. in Accounting. He was a member of the R.O.T.C. He entered the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant and has been stationed in Vandenberg AFB, Lompoc , CA , and Cavalier AFB, N.D. He was awarded CGO of the quarter twice and named CGO of the year at Osan AFB, Republic of Korea. He attended Officer Training at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL.

Wife- Cara-Lee Moffat Alford of Lompoc,CA.

Parents-Rick & Millie Alford of Houston.

Grandmother-Bernadine Christian of Center.

Brother-Brian Alford of Frisco. Sister-in-law, Nori-Lyn Alford, Nephew-Caleb Christian Alford.
Sister-Ashley Brodie of Waco . Brother-in-law-Lcp. Steven Brodie, U.S. Marine Corp. Niece- Madison Brodie, Nephew-Gabriel Brodie.

Mother & Father-in-law-Rick and Carole Moffat , Lewisville.
Brother-in-law-Matthew Moffat , Sister-in-law-Laurel Moffat - Lewisville .
Aunt & Uncle-Laura & Lyle Crawford-Lewisville, Cousin, Lyndee Crawford.
Aunt & Uncle-Linda & Irvin Bomar (Ret. USAF) Joaquin.
Aunt & Uncle-Wayne & Ava Christian, Euless .
Aunt & Uncle-Steve & Sheila Alford, Henderson.
Aunt & Uncle-Royce & Pat Alford, Tyler .Aunt & Uncle-Gary & Holli Hagler, Shreveport .
Uncle-Mitch Alford, Tyler .

Many cousins and friends.


Destiny Bellamy
USAF, E-3-A1C

Minot AFB, North Dakota. Guardian Parents are Charity and Ryan Arwine of Tenaha, Texas. Biological mother is Susan Bellamy of Marshall formally Center, Texas, she is the granddaughter of Carolyn Sue Bellamy of Paxton,TX, and Great Niece of Mary Jordan of Center, TX

Destiny is a 2008 graduate of Tenaha High School and has been in the USAF for about a year and a half. She attended boot camp and tech school at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. Since then she has been assigned to Minot AFB, North Dakota, where she still resides.

Military email: destiny.bellamy@minot.af.mil


Guadalupe Benadivez III
USMC, Lcpl

Currently Stationed in Okinawa, Japan
Graduate of Corisicana High School 2007
HomeTown Grand Prairie, Tx.
Boot Camp at Camp Pendleton

Family connected to Shelby County: Mother Donna (Jeannie) Arnold, Grandmother: Barbara (Lightfoot) Jackson, Greatgrandmother Mary Beth Diamond, Greatgreatgrandfather: Late J.J. Jackson, Uncle Jerry Lightfoot, Brother Jonathan Kiendzle (Keller)
Mo.Viet Nom , Alaska, Korea, Iraq back to Japan
EMail - benadivezguadalupe@yahoo.com
(1/18)


Philip M. Chandler
Texas Army National Guard, SPC

SPC Chandler is currently stationed in Iraq.

2002 Graduate of Shelbyville High School. He joined the Texas Army National Guard in 2001 while still a Junior in High School.

His parents are Larry J. and Jennifer D. Chandler of Llano County, Texas and formerly of Shelbyville, Texas. He has three siblings: William Powell of Beaumont, Texas, Abigail Chandler of Shelbyville, Texas and Heather Chandler-Leal of Conroe, Texas as well as two nephews and one niece.

Grandparents are: Abb & Diana Johnson of Shepherd, Texas and Juanita Chandler of Center, Texas. Numerous friends, aunts, uncles and cousins reside in Shelby County, as well as South-East and Central Texas.

We love you, miss you and pray for you and your fellow soldiers daily!
(1/18)


Scott A. Heaberlin
US ARMY, Spc., E4, Combat Engineer

Post Stationed At: Ft. Lewis, WA
Scott Is Orginally From Nacogdoches, TX

Proud Wife Of This Soldier Is: Daisy Marble Heaberlin
Proud Parent: Diane Heaberlin of Nacogdoches
Grandparents: Dave & Marie Chalker of Nacogdoches
Proud Sisters are: Hillary Parrish of Nacogdoches, Brandi Marble of Louisiana,
Staci Marble of Nacogdoches
Proud Brother in Law: Scott Parrish of Nacogdoches, Jimmy J. Marble of Nacogdoches who just finished his term in the US Army.
Proud Parent In Laws: LeaAnn & Stephen Phillips
Bobby & Rhonda Marble
Proud Grandparents In-Law: Jimmy & Sue Reynolds
who live in Center, Tx

Scott Is Loved By So Many More People That May Not Be Listed Here, Pray For This Soldier And All Of The Troops Overseas.


David Santillanes
Army, National Guard; Specialist

Family:
Mom: Janice Surnson, of Summerville, SC
Dad: Don Santillanes of Albaquerque, NM
Brothers: Anthony and Megan Santillanes of Killeen, TX
Bradley Peoples and Zachary Surnson of Summerville, SC

Nephew: Devin Santillanes of Killeen, TX
Niece: Natalea Santillanes of Killeen, TX

Grandparents: Tom and Licha of Albaquerque, NM
Gerald and Julia White of Conroe, TX

David graduated from San Augustine High School in 2005. He just got back home in August from a year long deployment to Iraq. And he now lives in Dallas, TX with his girlfriend Jasmine Allen.

Anthony Tomas Santillanes
Army, 2LT

Graduated from San Augustine High School in 2004

Loving Family
Wife: Megan (McSwain) Santillanes (from Center) now lives in Killeen, TX
Son: Devin Santillanes of Killeen, TX
Daughter: Natalea Santillanes of Killeen, TX

Mom: Janice Surnson of Summerville, SC
Dad: Donald Santillanes of Albaquerque, NM
Brothers: David Santillanes (Army) of Dallas, TX; Bradley Peoples of Summerville, SC; Zachary Surnson of Summerville, SC
Grandparents: Tom and Licha Santillanes of Albaquerque, NM and
Gerald and Julia White of Conroe, TX

Anthony graduated from The Citadel the Military college of South Carolina in 2008. He graduated as a 2LT (Officer) in the Army. While at the Citadel he completed Basic and AIT training at Fort Benning, GA in 2005. He completed BOLC ll at Fort Sill, OK in 2008. And BOLC lll at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD in 2009. He is currently deployed to Iraq.

Nicholas Darrell Bailey
E-4 Specialist, US Army
MOS- Military Police (MP)

Nicholas has been in the USARMY for 2 1/2yrs. Graduated Basic Training from Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Attended jump school in Georgia after basic training. Stationed at Ft Bragg, NC with the 82nd Airborne Division. First deployment was to Iraq in 2008. Nicholas is now serving his second tour in Iraq. He arrived in country this month and will be there 12 to 18 months. Nicholas' is looking to futher his career as a Trooper with the DPS after his service in the Army.

Wife: Elizabeth Bailey of Round Rock, TX
Parent: Darrell Bailey of Center
Sisters: Amanda Bailey Freeman of Robeline, LA
Jessica Bailey of Bastrop, TX
Uncle: Danny McLean of Center
Grandparents: Gerald & Jeannine Bailey of Center, TX
Special: Christal Williams, Sequin, David and Blake Pharris and Harlen & Terry Akridge all of Center, TX


Duane J Howell
M/Sgt., Air Force

M/Sgt. Duane J Howell is serving in the USAF at San Antonio , Texas . Duane served in operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia his mission with the fire department was to help extinguish fires from the many bombs and scuds. Not long after returning from that tour Duane and his family were transferred to the Azores for four years then was sent to Italy for four years. He is presently serving as the Assistant Fire Chief at Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio with over 20 years in the military.

His proud parents are USAF M/Sgt. Derwin Howell and wife, Virginia of Joaquin.

Sister is Debora Howell Riley and husband Jeremy of Joaquin.


Jeremy Riley
Spc, Texas Army National Guard

He is now serving in Iraq.

His very proud family consists of his loving wife Debora; daughters Alex and McKenzie Eason, Madeleine and Marrissa; son, Briar

Jeremy is the oldest son of USAF MSgt. Retired Wayne Riley and wife, Sherry of Center

He has 9 brothers, 2 sisters and loving Grandparents.

He is the Son-in-law of USAF Retired MSgt. Derwin Howell and wife, Virginia of Joaquin.

We love you and want you to know your family stands strong and steadfast. Our prayers go out to all the military personal and their family. HOOAH!!!


Derwin R. Howell, Jr
Capt., Oklahoma National Guard at Tulsa

Capt. Derwin R Howell, Jr. is serving in the Oklahoma Army National Guard at Tulsa . Prior to receiving his commission Derwin served during Desert Storm in the forward command mapping coordinates for troop movement to liberate Kuwait . After receiving his degree from OSU and getting his commission, his squad spent a month in New Orleans providing security in the 9th Ward for victims of Hurricane Rita. In May of 2006, Derwin activated again to deploy to Afghanistan for a year with the 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry, 45th Infantry Brigade his mission was to provide security for the International Coalition. The first week of June 2009, he was put back on active duty to train another group for deployment.

His proud parents are USAF M/Sgt. Retired Derwin Howell and wife, Virginia of Joaquin.


Raymond G. Escoto, Jr.
Sgt., U.S. Army

Currently stationed at Ft. Hood, TX with 1BCT, 4ID. Served a tour in Iraq from March 2008 to March 2009. His wife is Ara Stevens-Escoto and has three baby girls; Leila, Ruby, and Lilly Escoto.

Son of Raymond G. Escoto, Sr. of Belton, TX and Joyce Hackler of Lyttle, TX.
Son in law of Lorelei Stevens of Shelbyville, TX.

His family is so proud of his accomplishments and his wife and children are proud to say HOOAH!!!!!!


Scott Nash
PFC, U. S. Marine Corps

Scott is in the United States Marine Corps in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA. He graduated from boot camp on 1/ 30/09.

He is currently attending his MOS school for air-control electronics operator.

2007 graduate of Center High School

He is the son of Mary & Mark Kenderdine and the late Scotty Nash. He is also the older brother of Adam Kenderdine. Also, Kara Chambliss, girlfriend. Grandparents are Betty & the late Coy Nash, of San Augustine, the late Hookey & Anita Nichols, of Center, Arthur & Martha Kenderdine, of Carthage, Bobby & Joy Thomas, of Center.

His family is so proud of him and his accomplishments


Manuel Ortiz
United States Marine Corps

Currently Stationed at Twentynine Palms California

2008 Center High School Graduate

Email Address: ortizmny17@yahoo.com

Son of Norma Cortez and Bruno Cortez


Jason Peveto
E5 United States Army

Jason is a graduate of Timpson High School. He was stationed at Fort Jackson, S.C. for Basic and AIT Training. He was then stationed at Fort Benning, GA., later went to Egypt for four months then to Kuwait and Iraq for fifteen months.

Jason's wife is Summer, he has an 8 yr. old son, Shane and a 3 yr. old daughter, Sky.
Jason is the son of Billy Peveto of Timpson, Tx. and Teresa Ferguson, Lufkin, Tx.
He has one sister, Jena, Lufkin, Tx.
Jason is the grandson of Tommie Alexander, Timpson, Tx., the late Charles Alexander, Vivian. La., and Buddy and Sylvia Peveto, Lufkin, Tx.


Robert Andrew Kirtley
USMC, Sgt.

Sgt. Robert A. Kirtley, is a 1999 graduate from Paris High School in Paris, Tx. He has served 7 years active duty and 3 years reserve duty and has served 3 tours in the Persian Gulf and Iraq and is currently stationed in Marine Corp. Air Station in Yuma, Az.

email: robert.kirtley@usmc.mil

Proud Family:
His wife: Clara,
Sons: Cody, 7, Austin, 3
Daughter: Cheyenne, 4

Parents: Harold and Bobbie Kirtley, Paris, Tx
Grandparent: Edith Dunn, Paris, Tx
Sisters: Laura Story, Paris, Tx, Patti Kirtley, Tempe, Az, Sherri Van Der Schaaf, Joaquin, Tx
Nephew: Pvt Ethan Daniel Van Der Schaaf


Ethan Daniel Van Der Schaaf
USMC, Pvt

Pvt. Ethan D. Van Der Schaaf, is currently stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA for combat training. His Duty Station for the Amphibious Assault Vehicle is not yet known.

Ethan is a 2008 graduate of Joaquin High School.

His father, Tim Van Der Schaaf served in the Marine Corp. from 1986 to 1992.

temporary email: sherrivds@yahoo.com

His Proud parents: Tim and Sherri Van Der Schaaf
Brother and Sister: Nathan and Laurie Van Der Schaaf
Grandparents: Harold and Bobbie Kirtley, Paris, Tx
Merrill and Marilyn Van Der Schaaf of Pattonville, Tx.
Great Grandparents: Louise Van Der Schaaf, Center, TX
Edith Dunn, Paris, Tx.
Uncle: Sgt Robert Andrew Kirtley


Bryan L. Moreland
SGT, United States Army

Current Duty Stationed: Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

Bryan enlisted into the Army in October 2002, and went to Fort Benning, GA. for basic training. He then completed Advanced Individual Training as a Microwave System Operator Maintainer in May 2003 at Fort Gordon, GA. Bryan has served at Fort Belvoir, VA., Camp Carrol Korea, Fort Detrick, MD., and is currently stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

2001 Graduate of Timpson High School

Bryan is married to Misti of Frederick, MD. and they have 2 sons Cody Baugher and Eric Moreland. Bryan’s parents are Larry and Donna Moreland of Timpson, TX. Brother’s Chad Moreland of Timpson, TX. and Jarod Moreland and wife Lisa of Germany, In-laws Rick and Stacey Winpigler and Sister in-law Katie Winpigler of Frederick MD., Grandparents Ret. Lt. Col. Jimmie Burk and Ethel Moreland of Timpson, TX., Lolly Jones of Tomball, TX., Wilson and Patsy Kinsey of Tomball, TX.


Jamon Eleby
E-6 (Technical Sergeant), U. S. Air Force

Current Duty Station: Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi

I joined the Air Force on 23 February 1994. I attended Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. After basic training I attended Technical School at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas. My job was Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration. From there I went to Shaw Air Force Base SC. After two years in South Carolina, I was stationed in Osan Air Base, South Korea. After one year in Korea, I spent the next eight years at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia in Warner Robins, Georgia. From there, I went to Technical School again at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. My job changed from HVAC/R to Paralegal. I’m currently stationed at Columbus Air Force Base Mississippi. I have been deployed to the Middle East five times (Oman, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, & Afghanistan. I’ve been in the Air Force for 15 years.

1988 Graduate of Joaquin High School

Son of Joe and Addie Eleby of Joaquin Texas
Wife: Tynisa
Daughters: Ta’sheyona, 11 and Ashleigh, 4
Step Son: Logan, 10



William E. Kennon
SSgt, US Air Force

3 yrs Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy. Presently stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona
Parents: Drue & Maureen Kennon
Wife: Crystal (Lemoine) Kennon

Daughter: Emelia (Emma) Kennon

 Shelbyville HS Class of 2000


Tommie L Roberts
Specialist/E-4, US Army

Current Duty Station: Fort Polk, LA

2007 Graduate Shelbyville High School

Tommie completed Basic Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in August of 2007
and AIT as a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator (15W) in February 2008.
He was assigned to the 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division and deployed
to FOB Loyalty near Bagdad, Iraq earning the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal,
and the Iraq Campaign Medal. Returning from deployment in December 2008,
Tommie is currently stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Family: Parents Calvin & Cindy Roberts of San Augustine


Nathan Krull
E6, US Navy

Current Duty Station: Nuclear Power Training Unit, Charleston, SC
Class: Electrician's Mate 1st Class/ Submarine Service

Nathan has served in the Navy for ten years. Following five years deployment out of Kingsbay, GA Naval Base on the nuclear submarine, USS Tennessee (Gold Crew); he is currently an instructor at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Charleston, SC.

1995 Graduate of Shelbyville High School

Proud family members include his 6 year old son, Ethan Krull of Rowlett, Texas; parents, Kenny and Terri Creed of Shelbyville; sister, Sarah Killen; two nephews, Hunter and Jaxon; and niece, Brooklyn, all of Shelbyville.


John Wheeler
PV2, US Army

Current Duty Station: Fort Bliss, TX

He has recently completed his Basic Training at Fort Sill, OK. He is now assigned to Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 6th Air Denfense Artillery at Fort Bliss, Texas. There he will earn his Military Occupational Specialty as a 14E, Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer.

Email: cuetip13@yahoo.com

2006 Graduate of Center High School

Family
Parents: Don & Ila Wheeler
Siblings: Jeryl, Jason, Jenna, and Jacob Wheeler
Grandparents: Ivan & Wanda Van Der Schaaf
Great Grandparents: Louise Van Der Schaaf


Zachary T. Dramberger
PFC, US Army

Current Duty Station: Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX
For AIT (Medical Training)

Graduated from bootcamp at Fort Sill, OK on October 10, 2008

Graduate of Shelbyville High School 2008

Family: Tom & Julia, Hanna, and Levi Dramberger of Center, TX
Proud Grandparents: Phil & Sharon Dramberger; Lius D. Gallardo, and Herman & Patsy S. Buckley


Derek Miller
Sr. Airman, US Air Force

Stationed at Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX
Deployed in 2008 to Ali Al Salem AFB, Kuwait

He is the proud father of Kaylin Miller of Center.
Parents: Matthew & Sheri Miller of Center

2005 Graduate of Shelbyville High School


Dennis Morrow
United States Navy, E-5

Currently stationed in Norfolk, Virginia

Married to Brooke Morrow orinally from Timpson, Texas
Sons: Devon Michael Morrow Caleb Gerald Morrow
Parents: Barbara Morrow and the late Bob Morrow of Garrison,Texas
In-laws: Mike and Leisa Chadwick of Timpson,Texas
Brother: Bobby Morrow, wife Angela, and son Dustin of Appleby, Texas
Sister-in-law: Amber Barbee and daughter Brylee of Timpson, Texas

Dennis just returned from a 7 month deployment on board the USS Harry S. Truman in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He recieved E-5 rank while gone and also recieved his Aviation Warfare Wings. He has been in the service since February 2002 and is a 2000 graduate of Garrison High School


Daniel Walton
LCPL, U. S. Marine Corps

2007 graduate of Center High Scool
contact info is dwalton07@yahoo.com

Daniel is stationed at Camp Pendleton in California. He is proudly serving his country and was deployed Oct. 2,2009 to Afghanistan. Parents are Terry and Barbara Walton. Grandparents are Billy and Lenora Walton and the late Hookey and Anita Nichols. He has 3 sisters and brother- in- laws: Carla and Simon Stanley, Sherry and Lucas Cougler and their son, Phoenix Blake, Beth and Nathan Lynch and their daughter, Haleigh Grace. His family is very proud of him and pray for him and all of our military daily.

Joshua Cullen Anding
Specialist, Army
Current Duty Station: Fort Drum

2005 Joaquin High School Graduate

3 Years active duty, 1 year Germany, 15 months Iraq, currently sationed Fort Drum New York

Joshua is the son of Vernon Leroy Anding of Houma, Louisiana and Shirely Sue Aylor of Joaquin, Texas. His brothers are Christopher Anding of San Augustine, Texas, Joseph Anding and Daniel Anding of Joaquin, Texas.Nathan Anding, Joaquin Texas

Email Address:
thestupidone973@yahoo.com


Luke Hatcher
National Guard of Texas, E-4

Currently stationed in Iraq

2002 Joaquin High School Graduate

Luke Hatcher is married to Tammy Hatcher and father of Ashliegh Byrd. Luke's brothers are Carl and John from Rockdale Tx.Grandson of Alford and Jean Sorsby of Huxley, Texas


Raymond Caldas
Air National Guard, (Fulltime), SSgt

Current Duty Station: Little Rock AFB, AR, Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Crew Chief)

Married to Monica Caldas, daughter of Bobby and Rose Addison of Center,TX

1984 Graduate of Florien High School, Florien, La.
Year of Graduation: 1984

Served in the United States Air Force 1988-1991 deployed in support of Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Arkansas Air National Guard 1991-1994, Currently serving in Air National Guard 2001-present


Larry J. Herring
U. S. Marine Corps, Major

Grandson of Glenn E. Prince of Joaquin, Texas and son of Helen (Prince) King and C. W. King of Center, Texas is making us proud. His wife, Suzy and son, Mason and daughter, Noelle will be glad when he gets back home next year.

Larry earned his education and training in the U. S. Marine Corps., is a graduate of Monterrey Naval School in Monterrey, California, has served America in many foreign countries since 1990 and is now a Major serving proudly in Iraq against terriorism.


DeAundre Horton
US ARMY, E-4 Spc.

Graduated from Tenaha High School

DeAundre is from Tenaha Texas
Proud Parents:Caroline and Kelvin Wilson
Aundre and Patesa Mosley
Proud Brothers:Brandon Horton, LaDarren Cooks, Demon Horton, Takavian Wilson, and Baby Lil Mosley.
Proud Grandparents:Willie Horton and the Late Carolyn Horton, Helen Mosley, Jessie L Tutt, and Doris and the late Melvin Mosley.
A special Aunt Joy "MawMAw" Goodwin and Asie Goodwin


CPL Jimmy J. Marble
US ARMY , E4

Graduated from Chireno High
Jimmy is from Chireno, Texas

**Jimmy is the Proud Father Of Jeremy Justin Marble**
(Jeremy is his 1 year old Little Soldier)

Wife is: Staci Marble

Proud Parents are: LeaAnn & Stephen Phillips
Bobby & Rhonda Marble

Proud Sisters are: Brandi Chastain
Daisy Marble

Proud Grandparents: Jimmy & Sue Reynolds
Grandparents live in Center, Tx


Photo Not Available

Cory D. Hayes
SGT, US Army

EMAIL ADDRESS: k_chayes@yahoo.com

2003 Graduate of Copperas Cove High School, Copperas Cove, Texas

Flight Operations NCO. Completed one combat tour in Iraq (2004-2005) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and one combat tour in Afghanistan (2005-2006) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He and his wife, Kelli, reside in Copperas Cove , Texas

Son of First Sergeant (Retired) James (Jim) Hayes (1981 Center High School Graduate) and Dawn Hayes of Copperas Cove , Texas ; Grandson of Peggy Hayes of Center.


Derrick Richardson
SGT, US Army

Son of Ruby Johnson (1980 grad of Center High) and Leroy Richardson III of Virginia ; Grandson of Bobbie Dell Johnson of Center

High School Graduate of: Norview High School , Norfolk , VA 2003
After basic training, completed 22 weeks of training as an Avionic Mechanic. His primary responsibility is to perform maintenance on tactical communications-security, navigation and flight control equipment.

After two successful tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Derrick is currently deployed to Honduras.


Dale E. Campbell
1LT, U.S. Army National Guard, Infantry

dale.campbell1@us.army.mil

1994 Graduate of Center High School
2003 Graduate of SFASU

Service 1994-Present
Infantryman, C 1-9 CAV, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft Hood, TX
Infantryman D 1-9 CAV, Kuwait (1996); Infantry Team Leader D 1-9 CAV, 1st CAV DIV, Ft Hood, TX
OCS Graduate (2003); Infantry Officer's Basic Course, Ft Benning, GA Mortar Platoon Leader, HHC 2-112 36th Infantry Division, Al Taqqadum, Iraq (2005); Detachment Commander, B 3-144 IN 36th Infantry Division, Kilgore, TX
Company Executive Officer, B 3-144 IN 36th Infantry Division, Kilgore, TX

2 Tours of Duty in Iraq
1 Tour of Duty in Kuwait

Son of Juanita Campbell of Center
Brother of Thomas Campbell


Thomas E. Campbell
U.S. Army Infantry, Sergent Major

1991 Graduate of Center High School
Currently serving in Afganistan.

He has been recently promoted to Sergent Major and will be coming to El Paso, Tx. for training this Fall.

Service 1991-Present
Combat Engineer,3rd Infantry Division, Ft. Stewart, GA
Infantry Squad Leader, 101st Airborne Division, Ft. Campbell, KY
Drill Sergeant, Infantry Training Brigade, Ft. Benning, GA
Company First Sergeant, 25th Infantry Division, Ft. Richardson, AK

Son of Juanita Campbell of Center
Brother of Dale Campbell



Michael Shane Fenley
Army, Specialist

Email Address: michael.fenley@us.army.mil

2003 Graduate of Center High School

On deployment in Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom in Balad. Been active Army since Sept. 6, 2005.

Son of Sharon Hooper
Grandson of Gene and Dorothy Fenley


Vincent B. Aleandri
Staff Sergeant, Air Force

Friend of: Craig & Cindy Haltom of Tenaha
Son of Deb & Michael Estep of Twinsburg, OH and Mark & Pam Aleandri of Strongville, OH
High School Graduate of: Twinsburg High School- Twinsburg, OH Graduated 2002
Stationed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska 2003-2006
Deployed to Balad AB, Iraq- Nov. 2003 in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Dana Michelle Haltom
Staff Sergeant (E-5) U.S. Air Force

Parents: Craig & Cindy Haltom – Tenaha, TX
Grandparents: Elaine McMahon Peddy & the late Thomas (Buster McMahon) of Tenaha; the late Jeanette Harris, of Tenaha, TX.

2002 Graduate of Tenaha High School

Enlisted Sept. 2002. Stationed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska 2003 – 2006. Randolph AFB, Texas 2007 –2009.
Deployed to Al Udeid AB, Qatar June – Sept. 2004 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Deployed to COB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq May – Sept 2007 in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.


Jackie Kirkwood

MSgt Kirkwood is the Non-commissioned officer in charge of Chaplain Services for the 917th Wing at Barksdale AFB, LA. He has been a chaplain assistant for the last seven years. Before becoming a chaplain assistant, he was a member of the 917th security forces for four years. He was a member of the Construction Battallion with the US Navy for nine years before joining the Air Force Reserves. He has served a total of twenty years in the military reserves. MSgt Kirkwood has deployed twice since the attack of 9/11. He was deployed for 45 days to Moron, Spain two months after the attack. In January 2005, he was deployed for 30 days to Guam in support of B-52 forces in that region. His major awards include:

Navy and Marine Corps Medal
Air Force Commendation MedalNavy Achievement Medal

He currently serves as director of the Shelby County Alternative Educational Cooperative, a position he has held for over three years.

Jeremiah B. Soape
United States Army, 1st Lieutenant

Lt. Soape was deployed to Afghanistan in 2006 with the 10th Mountain Infantry Division, Ft. Polk, Louisiana and received the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Award and Combat Action Badge. He also has completed Air Assualt and Repel Master training and has recieved his Airborne wings. After Afghanistan he left for Officer Candidate School and was commissioned in January of 2007. He is currently stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY. with his wife Holly and two children Joshua (6) and Jude (2)

1996 High School Graduate of Timpson High School
2001 College Graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University

Father and Step-Mother: Randy and Sherry Soape of Timpson
Mother and Step-Father: Melonia and Larry Molloy of Timpson
Brother: Isaiah Molloy of Timpson
Grandfather: H. B. Bounds of Center
Grandmother: Essie Soape of Center
Step-Grandparents: Robert and Winnie Molloy of Timpson
Step-Brother: Steven Taylor of Timpson
Step-Sisters: Kayla and Brandi Taylor of Timpson


Christopher Scott
US Army, CPL

Joined the Army and did his basic training at Fort Benning Georgia . Chris is now stationed at Fort Stewart in Hinesville Georgia. Chris has been deployed twice to Iraq, his second tour he was deployed to Ramdi Iraq. Chris and the solders of the 3rd Infantry returned home March 29, 2008 after a 15 month deployment.

Chris is a 2001 graduate of Center High School.
Parents: Jeff and Betty Parker
Sister: Laurie Scott
Brother: Jason Parker


Ben R. Hudman

USAF Reserves
10th Air Force Weapons

Ben is the son of Shirley and the late B.R. Hudman of Mineola, Texas and brother to Mona Fagan of Tenaha, Texas.


Omar Gardner

OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
United States ArmyTransportation

He is a graduate of Center High School Class of 1999.

Parents: Roy and Sherian Daniels, James (Hillbilly) Hill of Center.


Michael Lynn Ashley
Army, Captain

Michael went to basic training at Ft. Jackson in South Carolina, then to officers training school at Ft. Benning in Georgia where he received his bar for 2nd Lieutenant. Michael received further training at Ft. Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma, and returned to Ft. Benning before going to South Korea. Michael received the rank of Lieutenant upon his arrival in South Korea. He plans to stay in South Korea for 18 months after which he was promoted to Captain.

Parents - Gale and Jeanette Ashley of Center, TX


Joel Pipes
USMC, SGT

Graduated from the MCRD in September 2003. Deployed to Iraq in September 2004 with the 3/5 India Company
Met President Bush when he served at the Embassy in Uruguay

Proud Parents: Jessie and Priscilla Pipes of Timpson, TX


Mikeal Titman
Army National Guard, Sgt.

Joined in 2002 and is serving his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq
Nowon Operation Jump Start in Zapata, Tx working with the Border Patrol.

Mikeal attended Center School till the 11 grade graduated at West Sabine High School

He is the father of Gabriel 5 and Jacob 20months The Son of Tammy and Jimbo Williams of Pineland and Grandson of Lila and the late Harry Akin of Center


Richard K. Clinton Jr.
National Guard, SPC

OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

Home: Danbury, Tx.

His E-Mail: rkclinton1965@yahoo.com

Family: Mr.& Mrs. Richard K. Clinton Sr.


Jeremy A. Stevens
101st Airborne US Army

Jeremy is now serving his second tour in Afghanistan at a forward operating base in Kandahar. He was deployed the first week of March 2010.  His home base is Ft. Campbell KY. He and his wife Christina (Chrissy) are expecting their first child in July 2010 and his parents could not be happier!

Completed a one year tour in Afghanistan.
2007 Signal and Support Specialist stationed at Ft Campbell Kentucky. Jeremy was in the Army Airborne for three years just before the war in Afghanistan and Iraq started, He was honorably discharged from the Army, spent nearly 3 years in Nacogdoches as a civilian and re-enlisted in the Army in January 2007 .

Proud Parents: Andy and Carol Stevens,Tenaha TX
Wife -Christina Stevens,Clarksville, TN


Kevin Martin
CW3, Army

2007 stationed in Afghanistan with
C. Co. 122 ASB (aviation support battalion)

His family: Wife - Renee, Kids - Jesse and Dylan

Parents: Bruce and Vickie Martin of Shelbyville
Sister: J.J. Ford
Brother: Sean Martin


 
 

Our Soldiers on Active Duty

Choron, Erik James
Inthavan, Justin S.
Sanchez, Antonio
Swann, Samuel
 
*****

Shelby County
Roll Call of Honor

Memorial Tribute

 

Links


 

 

HOME
_

  This Site is best viewed at 1024x768 screen resolution.

© Copyright ShelbyCountyToday.com - All Rights Reserved
- Richard & Rita Hughes -