Month: December 2013

Police rule Sunday morning GBC fatal shooting justified

GBC Police press release

Gun Barrel City police issued a press release today ruling the fatal shooting of Steven Trimm early Sunday morning as justified.

Steven Trimm was pronounced dead at the scene by Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Dale Blaylock.

On Sunday, Dec. 22, Gun Barrel City police officers responded to the area of Boshart Way in regards to several 911 calls concerning shots fired. Officers Zach Kennedy and Jesse Ison were the first to respond. While in route, they were advised that an ambulance was needed at that address. As the officers drove Boshart Way, they confronted a white male running down the street. He was identified as Harold C. Brown, 32, of Gun Barrel City. Brown said that Jonathan Trimm had just shot his (Jonathan’s) dad. Officers arrived at 138 Boshart Way, and observed a white male at the end of the driveway with his hands held in the air. He was identified as Jonathan Sawyer Trimm, 22, of Gun Barrel City.  

A white male, identified as Steven Trimm, 49, of Gun Barrel City, was observed lying in the front yard. It was obvious to the officers that the male was in distress. Officers remained with Trimm until members of the Gun Barrel City Fire department and EMS personnel arrived and took over the care of the victim.
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OBITUARY: Charles Marion Jackson, Sr.

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Charles Marion Jackson, Sr. was born on November 28, 1925 in Corsicana and passed away on December 20, 2013 in Dallas.

He is survived by his wife, Leona Jackson; sons, Charles M Jackson Jr., and Randy Jackson and wife, Stacey; four, grandchildren, Brian, Brandi, Victoria, and Ashley; and sister, Jeanene Grade.

Charles worked in construction for many years and was in the Garland Emergency Corp. He served in the United States Navy where he witnessed the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima.

Charles married Leona Richter in 1951. He will be remembered by his loved ones and friends.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Restland Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Restland Memorial Park.

OBITUARY: Edwin “Ed” Arthus

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Funeral Services for Ed Arthus, 80, of Malakoff, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2013 at First Baptist Church Malakoff with Pastor Jody Jones officiating.  A private family graveside will be held at a later time at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens.

Mr. Arthus passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 in Malakoff. 

 Edwin Linder Arthus was born January 22, 1933 in Cross Roads, Texas to Ernest Arthus and Frances Whitman Arthus.  He joined the United States Army in 1952 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal before his honorable discharge in 1954 to serve in the Army Reserves for another six years.  He then married the love of his life Dorothy Cox in Athens in 1954.  He retired from Texas Clay Industries after a career that spanned over 29 years.  Ed was a member and deacon at First Baptist Church Malakoff and taught Sunday School for many years. He was an avid fisherman and a legendary fisherman in the area.  He also loved dominoes and golf. He was a dedicated member of the community spending countless hours volunteering as a Boy Scout leader, a baseball coach and President of the Rotary Club, being named Man of the Year.  He was a family man who was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Frances Arthus, his daughter, Pam Patterson, and two brothers, James Arthus and Franklin Arthus.     

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Dorothy Arthus of Malakoff; one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Charlie Bullock of Malakoff; one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Jeri Arthus of Pittsburg, Texas; two brothers, Lloyd Arthus, Bobby Arthus; two sisters, Alphinell Berry, Betty Gilmore; five grandchildren, Chris Hampy of Ft. Worth, Texas, Kelley Silva of Frisco, Texas, Eric Hampy of Austin, Texas, Josh Haney of Malakoff, Nicholas Arthus of Pittsburg, Texas, and six great grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Stone, Jim Richardson, Grady Billips, Bob Farmer, Walter Bingham, and Jim Owens.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 23, 2013 from 12:00-2  p.m. at First Baptist Church Malakoff.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: First Baptist Church Children’s Fund, P.O. Box 408, Malakoff, TX 75148, (903) 489-0228

Services were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Family.

You may light a candle or write a condolence to the family onwww.hannigansmith.com.

MILITARY NEWS: Alex J. Schlebach

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Alex J. Schlebach has graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Officer Nuclear Power School at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, S.C.

Nuclear Power School is a rigorous six-month course that trains officer and enlisted students in the science and engineering fundamental to the design, operation, and maintenance of naval nuclear propulsion plants.

Graduates next undergo additional instruction at a prototype training unit before serving as a Surface Warfare Officer aboard a nuclear-powered surface ship or as an Submarine Officer aboard a nuclear-powered submarine.

Schlebach is the son of Bill and Toni Schlebach of Waxahachie.

He is a 2008 graduate of Eustace High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2012 from Texas A&M University, College Station.

TVCC Registration for Spring Semester

FROM TVCC WEBSITE

Online registration for the Spring 2014 semester is under way and will continue through Monday, Jan. 6.

Walk-up registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, by alphabet. Late registration is Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The final day of late registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10. Late registration fee is $50.

Spring semester classes begin Monday, Jan. 13. Visit tvcc.edu for more information about courses and programs.

For more information, call 903-675-6217 or e-mail [email protected].