August 1, 1933 - September 14, 2024
Doug Fincher was a contributor to Shelby County Today
from August 2011 through August 2024.
His writings often reflected memories of life in East Texas
with family, friends, and God.

To read his obituary, click here.

“The Shirt Off My Back” by Doug Fincher

“Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.” Luke 6:30

“Come On, Boys — and Fight, Fight, Fight” by Doug Fincher

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith….” 2 Timothy 4:7

“B C Powders” by Doug Fincher

April 27, 2020 - Although the name Benard Cheek isn’t one that most of us remember, his discovery and formulation of BC Powders is a name of endearment to all us “BC-ers.” BC Powders were first marketed in 1906 and were named with the initials of its founder.

“All You Care To Eat” by Doug Fincher

“… be temperate and self-controlled… ” Titus 2:2

April 20, 2020 - Pam and I photographed and dined in Louisiana's Cajun country in the fall of 2019. The New Iberia “Shoney’s” breakfast sign read: “All You Care to Eat… $5.95” instead of the usual “All You Can Eat.” And I thought, “how clever… and how appropriate!”

Three weeks later we saw posted in front of the Cedar Tree Restaurant in Jasper, Texas the same sign, “All you care to eat.” Hey, it’s catching on!

“Ed Hall - My Beloved Friend” by Doug Fincher

April 6, 2020 - When I became Pastor of The First Baptist Church of Mauriceville, Texas in 1964, I didn’t realize that my six years there would make me some of my finest life-time friends. During my years there, Ed Hall’s family became some of my dearest friends.