David Matthew Timms, 58 passed away February 28, 2025 at his home in Ingleside, Texas. David was born in Mesquite, Texas on February 20, 1967, to Kenneth (Butch) Timms and the late Carol Johnson Timms. He was a former resident of Throckmorton, Texas, graduated in 1985 from Cooper High School, Abilene, Texas and was a member of the Lords Church.

Sandra Genera Gillespie Campbell of San Angelo, Texas, died on March 16 at the age of 82. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Gardens in San Angelo. 

She was born on April 8, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama to Thomas Matthew Gillespie and Lois (Moncrief) Gillespie. She was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, and graduated from W.B. Ray High School in 1960. On Christmas Day 1960, she married Lanier Campbell, and they shared 61 devoted years together until his death in January 2022.

March Madness is underway, and The Albany News is inviting you to take part in our Bracket Challenge! Inside this week’s paper, you’ll find the full NCAA Men’s Tournament bracket to fill out and submit. We know some games have already been played, including the First Four (March 18-19) and some First Round matchups (March 20-21), but don’t worry—just consider those games as free points and keep going!

By Melinda L. Lucas

An unspecified “investment opportunity” for the Shackelford County Hospital District and also positioning the district’s Foundation Fund to earn more interest were two of the discussion’s during the regular monthly meeting of the board on Monday, March 17.

In addition, the directors again tabled finalizing a contract for EMS director Mateo Millan, which he has requested, after meeting with the district’s legal counsel in closed session.

District Investments