Shelby County Today

03/01/2021

James Allen Hammer, of Garrison, Texas passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, surrounded by loved ones in Garrison, Texas. He was born on January 23, 1941, in Houston , Texas to the late Calvin Hammer and Nellie Mozelle (Thornton) Hammer. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Holly Springs Baptist Church, Garrison, Texas with Bro. Clint Williams and Bro. Bobby Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Blair Cemetery, Fm 2667, Timpson, Texas.

Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10 AM at Holly Springs Baptist Church, Garrison.

James was born in Houston, Texas. He graduated Smiley High School, Houston, Texas. He went to police cadet school following graduation. James joined the Houston Police Department and spent over 20 years with them before retiring. He met the love of his life, Helen Hancock, thorough Helen’s cousin, Darrell Lunsford, and the two were married on April 11, 1964. The two have spent over 57 wonderful years together before his passing. 

As James protected the citizens in Houston he had multiple opportunities to work security at the Astrodome and escort prominent people such as, Elvis Presley, and numerous important officials from other countries as well as the United States. James was a hard working individual. Those that knew James knew he could serve as an electrician, plumber, and fix just about anything. He enjoyed working on his tractor and spending time outdoors. 

James immensely loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports, cheering them on every opportunity he could.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved the Lord and served him through throughout his life. James was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church, Garrison, Texas.

He is survived by:
His loving wife, Helen (Hancock) Hammer

Daughter, Michelle (Hammer) Rodriguez

Sons: 
Michael Hammer and wife Sheryl
Mark Hammer and wife Tracy

Grandchildren: 
Micah West and husband Shane
Kade Hammer and wife Kim
Ashley O’Connell
Makenzi Hammer
Noah Hammer
Cameron Rodriguez and wife Kaily
Carson Rodriguez
Chace Rodriguez

Great-grandchildren: 
Mason Hammer
Emmalyn West
Gemma O’Connell

A host of family and friends that will miss him dearly

James is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Nellie Hammer; brothers, Douglas Hammer and LaRoy Hammer.

Pallbearers serving will be Cade Hammer, Noah Hammer, Cameron Rodriguez, Carson Rodriguez, Chace Rodriguez, and Byron Hancock.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.garrisonfh.net

Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, is in charge of arrangements.

03/01/2021

Saitd Jaimes Morales, 22, of Reklaw, passed away February 26, 2021, in Houston. Born November 25, 1998, in Nacogdoches, Saitd is the son of Rufino Jaimes Reyes and Graciela Jaimes Morales.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center with visitation held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Father Nelson Muñoz will officiate.  Interment will be at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

He is survived by:

Parents, Rufino Jaimes Reyes and Graciela Jaimes Morales of Reklaw

Sister, Marabditd Jasso of Tyler

Brother-in-law, Alfredo Jasso of Tyler

Nieces:
Anahi Jasso of Tyler
Alayza Jasso of Tyler

Grandfather, Jose Guadalupe Morales Balderas

Pallbearers will be Alfredo Jasso, Cecar Arcibar, Abram Arcibar, Omar León, Hector Ramirez, Kordell Wackney, Jonatan Rivera, and Garron M McWilliams.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Saitd Jaimes Morales, 22, de Reklaw, falleció 26 de Febrero de 2021, en Houston. Nacido el 25 de Noviembre de 1998 en Nacogdoches, Saitd es hijo de Rufino Jaimes Reyes y Graciela Jaimes Morales.

El servicio funeral será a la 1:00 p.m., Miercoles, 3 de Marzo de 2021, en la Iglesia Catolica St. Therese en Center con visitación de 2:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m., Martes, 2 de Marzo de 2021, en Watson & Sons Funeral Home en Center. El Padre Nelson Muñoz oficiará.  Entierro será en Oaklawn Memorial Park en Center.

Los sobreviven sus padres, Rufino Jaimes Reyes y Graciela Jaimes Morales de Reklaw; hermana, Marabditd Jasso de Tyler; cuñado, Alfredo Jasso de Tyler; sobrinas, Anahi Jasso y Alayza Jasso de Tyler; y abuelo, José Guadalupe Morales Balderas.  

Los portadores serán Alfredo Jasso, Cecar Arcibar, Abram Arcibar, Omar León, Héctor Ramírez, Kordell Wackney, Jonatan Rivera y Garron M McWilliams.

Condolencias en línea y homenajes se pueden enviar en www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

02/28/2021

Leo Anthony “Bubba” Clark, 61, of Center, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2021, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County.

Born March 18, 1959, in Carthage, Bubba is the son of Leo Willis Clark and Nelda Jean Graves Clark.

He is survived by:

Wife of 37 years, Angela Clark

Daughters:
Leigh Anne Cartwright and Kenyata
Jessica Clark and Derrick Moton

Grandchildren:
Zay Cartwright
Kayden Cartwright
Yozmen Cartwright
Deuce Moton
Kainan Moton

Father-in-law, Bobby Holloway

Preceded in death by parents, Leo Willis Clark and Nelda Jean Graves Clark; mother-in-law, Barbara Davis Holloway; and special cousin, Randy Clark.

Pallbearers will be Bradley Baldwin, Jamie Carroll, Dustin Clark, Todd Clark, Jacob Smith, Chant Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Dodson, Luke Clark, Roger Windham and Larry Smith.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

02/25/2021

Franklin D. “Jessie” Jones, 87, of Schulenburg, Texas passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, surrounded by loved ones in Schulenburg, Texas. He was born on July 12, 1933, in Garrison, Texas to the late Warren Jones and Ovie (Shipp) Jones. Funeral service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Cold Springs Baptist Church, FM 95N, Garrison, Texas with Bro. Blackie Cranford officiating. Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison, Texas.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1PM at Cold Springs Baptist Church, Garrison.

Jessie was born and raised in Garrison, Texas. He graduated Garrison High School. Jessie entered the workforce and became a welder-burner for many years. He met the love of his life, Billye Rose Seifert, in Houston, Texas through mutual friends. They were married on August 16, 1958, and the two have spent over 62 years together before his passing. Some might know Jessie as “Pullet” or “Speedy”. These are names he earned throughout the years that were special to some. Jessie enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent lots of time gardening, and enjoying the outdoors. You could find him watching the Dallas Cowboys playing and attending family reunions. He loved his family and took great care of them. Jessie especially enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Carson. 

He is survived by:

Loving wife, Billye Rose Jones

Daughter, Lisa Michelle and husband Mike Hoffart

Grandson, Carson James Austin

Brother, Lamar “Rooster” Jones and wife Ruth

Sister, Laverne Chandler

Along with sister-in-law, Geneva Jones

Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.

Jessie is preceded in death by father Warren Jones and mother Ovie Shipp Jones. Along with his baby brother Monroe Jones and son-in-law James Bruce Austin, father of Carson James Austin.

Pallbearers serving will be Terry Chandler, Jerry Chandler, Jeff Jones, Justin Jones, Ryan Baker, and Nicholas Harvey.

Honorary pallbearers serving will be Joshua Jones, Raiden Martinez, Buddy Baker, Wes Chandler, Nash Chandler, John Cranford, Josh Baker, Cole Chandler, Jonnie Fojtik, and Ronnie Fojtik.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.garrisonfh.net. Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, is in charge of arrangements.

02/24/2021

Wavah Jeanette “Bogue” Benoit, 86 years old, passed away at her homeplace in Timpson, Texas on February 22, 2021. Born November 11, 1934 in Timpson, Texas to Anna Lois “Reeves” Hudson and Horace T. Bogue. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Information will be made available soon.

Jeanette lived a full life and believed in hard work as a rule of thumb, as taught by example by her grandfather John Lumas Bogue. As a young lady she went out into the workforce experiencing many jobs including retail, movie theaters, and grocery stores. 

In the early 60’s she operated a “Room and Board” house with 17 rooms and housed 32 occupants. In the late 70’s she began collecting antiques and learned to repair antique clocks. She eventually opened two antique stores. She was always fascinated with and had a love for restoring old things and finding a bargain. Her husband’s job began to lead them to many different states, Jeanette loved the travels and enjoyed meeting new people. 

In ’86 she bought a breeder farm and began to learn all about its operations as the owner, working from sunup to sundown. After 10 years she retired back to Timpson. Anyone driving down Rosehill Road might see her out mowing, pulling up weeds, or climbing onto the roof. Strangers wondered who lived on that “neatly kept” property with the sign that read “Nutbush City Limits.”

Her awesome sense of humor attracted many people to her. She was a great mentor, and she was loved by many. Some may feel the mold was broken after this dear mother of ours was born. Such a legacy. Let us add that if she picked on you or had a nickname for you, you held a special place in her heart.

She’s preceded in death by husbands: Travis Kammerer and Rodney Benoit, brothers: Joseph Wayne Bogue and David Bogue, son: Derek Shane Benoit, whom she regarded as her angel who flew close to the ground, and son-in-law: Eric Fox.

She is survived by: 
Daughters: 
Vicki Lowe, and husband Matt
Gayla Fox
Sharon Kammerer and fiancé Tom Reid

Grandchildren: 
Fred Lowe
Candyce Wagnon
Bryan Bishop
Jessica Thevis
Jeremy Bishop
Aaron Deleonardis
Christopher Speaks
Haley Blassingame

She also leaves behind 10 great grandchildren, with numerous family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers family requests donation be made in honor of Ms. Jeanette Beniot to Woodlawn Cemetery Fund, P O Box 369, Timpson, Texas, 75975.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.

02/24/2021

Juanita Bell Sample Chandler, 86, of Center passed away February 23, 2021, in Center.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 2pm, Friday, February 26, 2021 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Kevin Windham and Diane Sample officiating. Interment will follow at Sample Cemetery.

Juanita was born February 28, 1934 in Houston to MeeMee “Cub” Sample and Oma Permenter Sample. On June 29, 1951, Juanita married James Chandler. The couple spent many years creating a strong marriage, building a loving Christian home and raising their five children always providing the love and support they needed.

In 1980, Juanita and James moved to Shelby County and purchased a poultry farm. They spent many years raising chickens and enjoying East Texas. Juanita loved traveling and went several times to visit her niece, Janice in Germany and surrounding countries. Her traveling companions were her; sister, Oleta; sister-in-law, Ruth and niece Dianne. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed telling stories about the things they would do together.

Juanita was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and received recognition of “A Real Granddaughter” of James Bedford Sample who was a citizen of the Republic of Texas. She was of the Baptist faith. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

She is survived by:

Sons:
Robert Chandler and wife, Carolyn
Allan Chandler and wife, Rita
Larry Chandler and wife, Jennifer

Daughters:
Vickey Radney
Cindy Bradshaw and husband, Branden

Brothers:
Talmadge Sample and wife, Diane
Derrell Sample

Sister:
Hazel Smith 

Sister-in-Laws:
Ruth Chandler and Betty Forsythe
Fourteen grandchildren:
Katherine Gaspard and husband, Daniel 
Jeremy Chandler
Laura Shires and husband, Stephen 
Shannon Baldwin and husband, Todd 
Mindy Notter and husband, Toby 
James Radney and wife, Amanda 
Dustin Chandler and wife, Ashley 
Jake Bradshaw and wife, Keni 
Chelsea Jernigan and husband, Michael 
Phillip Chandler
Logan Chandler
William Powell and wife Kristi
Heather Arnold and husband, Trey 
Abigail Chandler

24 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way 

Numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends

She is preceded in death by her parents, MeeMee “Cub” and Oma Permenter Sample; husband, James W. Chandler; sisters, Oleta Langford and husband, Ed; Mary Ella Sample, and Iva Sample; brothers, P.C. Sample, Charley Sample, Eulon Sample and Cecil Sample; In Laws, Joe Ben and Joanne Chandler, J.B. and Willie Ruth Brown, Raymond and Dorothy Forbis, and Maurice Forsythe.

Pallbearers will be James Radney, Dustin Chandler, Jake Bradshaw, Michael Jernigan, Jeremy Chandler, Todd Baldwin, Toby Notter, and Chad Fuller.

The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to Affinity Hospice for the care they provided during this time, as well as Juanita’s healthcare providers, Taylor Ethridge and Reba Daniels. We will always remember each of you and forever be grateful for the care you provided to her during this time.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

02/23/2021

Brooksie Beth Cook Bearden, of Tenaha, TX passed away Monday February 22, 2021 in Center, Tx.  She was born December 7th 1942 in Shelby County, Tx to Jeff Cook and Lois Shelton Cook.

Visitation is 6pm until 8pm on Friday, February 26 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. A graveside service is 2pm on Saturday, February 27 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Anyone who knew Brooksie, knows she loved to “Pick and Grin.” She was a member of a band “The Misfits” they played and sang country and gospel songs mainly. They loved to volunteer at nursing homes and play and sing to the residents. She sang at the Esquire Theater in Carthage, Tx several times. One thing for sure Win or Lose she was the BIGGEST Dallas Cowboy fan. If Brooksie was driving and seen a yard sale sign she was stopping whether you wanted to or NOT. She always said “We might find something good, never know unless we stop.” Brooksie’s love for her family was unconditional, spending time with her kids, grandkids, and especially her great grandkids brought so much happiness to her heart. Also, she enjoyed talking with her life long friends Alice Pate, and Bobby and Kay Watson they meant so much to her and loved them like family.

Survived by:

Daughter, Donna Green and husband Eddie Green of Tenaha

Son, Bobby Bearden of Timpson

Daughter-in-law, Shana Bearden of Timpson

Grandkids:
Chuck Green of Victoria
Chris Green of Neches
Courtney Richardson and husband Cole Richardson of Henderson
Brittney Bearden of Timpson
Jonathon Bearden and wife Cassidy Bearden of Timpson

Great-Grandkids:
Camie Green
Addysen Eddins
Nathan Richardson
Tori Green
Brytli Ingram
Raegan Richardson

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and so many dear friend also survive Brooksie.

Proceeded in death by her, Father Jeff Cook, Mother Lois Shelton Cook, 14 brothers and sisters Jame Cook, Irvin Cook, John Cook, Grace Cook Hughes, Sonny Cook, Alene Cook, Sadie Cook Mejia, Dorothy Cook Paul, J.D. Cook, Elsie Cook, Delores Cook Ballard, Bob Cook, Charles Cook.

Pallbearers are Chuck Green, Chris Green, Cole Righardson, Courtney Richardson, Brittney Bearden, and Jonathon Bearden. Honorary Pallbearers are Camie Green, Addysen Eddins, Nathan Richardson, Tori Green, Brytli Ingram, and Raegen Richardson.

Family would like to thank Pinegrove Nursing Center and Heart to Heart Hospice for the wonderful care she received her time there.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for final expenses.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

02/22/2021

Mary Ann Thompson, 63, of Center, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Sister Betty Willis officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Stanley, Louisiana.

Born April 7, 1957, in Tenaha, Mary Ann is the daughter of the late Steve Harvey Thompson and Iva Nell Stevens Thompson. She was a member of Abundant Life Church in Carthage.

She is survived by:

Sons: 
Sam Gingles
Danny Gingles

Grandchildren: 
Nick Hayden
Kaitlynn Hayden
Jacob Gingles
Zachary Gingles

Brothers and sisters: 
Marcus Thompson
Gay Nell Null
Lois Hamilton
Rodney Thompson

Preceded in death by daughter, Amy Parlene Hayden Gingles; parents, Steve Harvey Thompson and Iva Nell Stevens Thompson; brother, Marlin Thompson; and sister, Irene Thompson.

Pallbearers will be Danny Gingles, Sam Gingles, and Nick Hayden.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

02/21/2021

Kenneth Doyle Sirman, 78, of Woodville, TX passed away on February 18, 2021. Born July 11, 1942 to Henry H and Frances (Permenter) Sirman.

Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday , February 26, 2021 at Johnson Cemetery in Shelby County.

Kenneth is survived by:

Companion in life, Betty Bingham

Sons:
Ken Sirman, Jr. and wife, Sandra
James Sirman and wife, Josephine

Daughters:
Diana Sirman
Sara Rusk Cotter

Brother, Bob Dale Sirman

Grandaughters:
Erica Sirman
Layla Sirman
Natalie Sirman
Grace Sirman

Grandson, Matt Fleming

Numerous nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends.

Kenneth was a school teacher for 34 years. He was a member of the Lions Club and a Past President for North Shore Lions Club. He enjoyed wood working, spending time with his family and the outdoors, especially the mountains. He loved to travel and was an excellent mechanic. He had two dogs Poop and Emily, whom he loved greatly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry H and Frances (Permenter) Sirman and his brother, Billy Ray Sirman.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob Dale Sirman, Ken Sirman, Jr. and James Sirman.

To send condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.mangumfh.net. Services are being managed by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, TX.