July 7, 1960 –  September 26, 2011 Mr. Samuel Joseph Washburn, 51 year old Bells resident, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011 at Mullican Care Center in Savoy. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time. He was born in 1960 in Sherman to parents, Shirley & Patty Lou (Belote)Washburn. He is survived by a son, Joe Washburn of Bells, and three grandchildren.
Mr. Washburn attended Bells High School, was a member of the Antiock Baptist Church and was a boat Mechanic.