Obituaries
06/16/2017
Donald T Burrows passed away Thursday June 15, 2017. Don was a father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, banker, community leader, mentor and friend to many. He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on May 29, 1937. He was proud to be a 5th generation Texan.
He attended Nacogdoches schools, Kilgore College and is a graduate of the School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University.
Don spent most of his professional career as a banker on Galveston Island. He began his career as a collector for GMAC then became a loan officer at Moody National Bank before moving to First Hutchings Sealy National Bank as a Vice President and loan officer. He finished his Galveston career as Chairman of the Board and CEO of American Bank. While in Galveston he was a member of the Optimist Club, Lions Club, Galveston Planning Commission, Galveston Historical Commission, board of trustees at O'Connell High School and he and Jo Ann served as Captains of the Treasure Ball. He also was proud of the fact that he gave many of the young people of Galveston their first job and also taught them the values of good credit, making many of them their very first loans. For many years he came in to O'Connell Junior High School and gave students a brief lesson on "Money & Banking".
After his children completed their high school educations he moved back to East Texas to the family farm. He became President and CEO of First State Bank in Timpson where he completed his banking career. He served as a member of the Timpson City Council, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, volunteered at the annual Frontiers Day Festival and loved his community and the people in it. He was also personally active in restoring many of the old buildings on the Timpson Town Square.
Donald T Burrows is survived by his loving wife Beverly Jean Burrows; son, Don Burrows, Jr and wife Kim; daughters, Cindy Burrows Cappa and husband Mike, Terri Burrows Martin and husband John; grandchildren, Amber Janak Black and husband David, Dustin Janak and wife Amber, Ryan Janak, Hannah Janak, Nathan Janak, Heather Gray, Brittany Dupree and husband Jason, Kaela Hudman, Donald T Burrows, lll and wife Sarah and Payton Rae Burrows; two nieces, Jana Burrows and Kay Burrows; 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Don loved his family above all else and was thrilled when they would all come together for celebrations. He was the provider, protector and patriarch of his growing family.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Jo Ann Burrows; parents, the late Judge Carl S. Burrows and Agnes Lowery Burrows; brothers Carl S. Burrows, Jr. and Erwin Earl "Bubba" Burrows.
Pallbearers are Donald T. Burrows, III, Dustin Janak, Ryan Janak, Nathan Janak, David Black and Bayley Black.
Honorary Pallbearers are Jerry Wood, Kenneth Prince, Doug Connelly, Mike Cappa, and John Martin.
The Burrows family would like to thank all of his caregivers. Especially his beloved wife Beverly Burrows who was always by his side during these last few months, Brittany Dupree, Heather Gray, Shauna Windham Sanford, the medical team at UTMB's Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston and the caring and compassionate nurses Peggy, Rebel and Maureen At Methodist St John's in Clear Lake.
Services will be held Friday June 23rd at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas with family visitation beginning at 1pm and a funeral service At 2pm officiated by the Rev. Doc Lazarine. Burial will follow at the Weaver Cemetery.
To convey your condolences or sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net.
06/15/2017
Mrs. Jane Ann Land, 109, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at her residence.
Services will be 1pm Saturday, June 17 at Triumph 1st Pentecostal Church in Shelbyville, Tx. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville with Rev. Karl Moore officiating.
Mrs. Jane Ann Land is survived by:
Daughter: Lola Bell Land of Shelbyville, Tx.
Sister: Pinkie Atkinson of Shelbyville, Tx.
Brother: Willie Swindle of Shelbyville, Tx.
06/14/2017
Marcus Henry (Bill) Cranford, was born October 22, 1925 to Virgil Cranford and Orbin “Fowler” Cranford in Garrison, Texas. He entered into rest June 14, 2017 in Garrison, Texas.
Services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Cold Springs Baptist Church, Garrison, Texas burial will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, June 16, 2017 at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas
Survivors:
Sons:
Richard Cranford of Garrison, Texas
Roger Dale Cranford and wife Beren of Garrison, Texas
Donnie Cranford of Garrison, Texas
Grandchildren:
Christie Stokes
Keith Cranford
Amy Cook
Marc Cranford
Laurie Fuller
Casey Cranford
Amanda Crump
Leigh Cranford
Holly Elder
Denie Cranford
Brad Davis
Callie Halbert
Kelsey Standefer
Tess Cranford
Great-Grandchildren 29
Great-Great-Grandchildren 6
Brother: Blackie Cranford and wife Ima Lee of Lufkin, Texas
Sister: Ima J. Harris and husband Charles of Garrison, Texas
Special Friend: Dorothy Jean Staine
Sale Barn Friends:
H.M. Mitchell
Melvis Bell
Host of other friends and relatives
Preceded in death by:
Wife: Ann Cranford
Grandson: Donald Alex Cranford
Parents: Virgil and Orbin Cranford
Brothers:
Snap Cranford
Bobby Cranford
Buster Cranford
Vernis Cranford
Sisters:
Verlene Williams
Dorlene Box
All his old Cowboy Buddies
06/14/2017
Ollie Ray Barr, 89, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on June 14, 2017. He was born on March 31, 1928 in Timpson, Texas to Erastus and Mary Etta (Stone) Barr. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson with Bro. Paul Barr and Bro. Clyde Hess officiating. Interment will follow at Caledonia Cemetery.
Ollie was born and raised one of nine children in his family in Shelby County, Texas. After completing school he continued to be self taught to do many things. Ollie Ray worked for Worsham Grocery before getting his job with Bupane and starting his lifelong career. He served many customers throughout Shelby County and the surrounding areas delivering propane. He retired from Shelby LP Gas with over 40 years of service in 1999 before starting a late career with McAdam’s Propane and retiring with approximately 10 years of service in 2009 at the young age of 80. Ollie Ray spent numerous nights out making sure his customers had propane for their farms and residences. When Ollie Ray wasn’t driving the propane truck you could find him farming and ranching here in Shelby County. He enjoyed working and feeding his cattle in his spare time. Ollie Ray was a member of the Masonic Lodge #437 in Timpson, Texas. He will definitely be missed by all that knew him.
Ollie Ray is survived by his brother, Carlos Barr and wife Lou Ella; sisters, Carrie Chaney, Louise Nolan, Billie Birdwell and husband Charles, and Bertie Hess; nephews, Charles Barr, Ricky Nolen, Randy Nolen, Charles Birdwell, Ray Morrison, Clyde Hess, Jr., Orval Hess, James Daniel Hess, Edgar Chaney, Larry Chaney; nieces, Tammy Hayes, Diana Hess, Sandra Parsons, Mary Holter, Sharon McCorkle, Angela Holloway, Gina Broussard, Rachel Mabe, and Tammy Haymon; numerous family and friends that will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Daniel Barr, Erastus Barr Jr.; and sister, Linda Morrison.
Pallbearers are Gareth Yoder, Joshua Yoder, Ray Morrison, Billy Broussard, Ricky Nolen, and Randy Nolen.
The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net.
06/13/2017
Bobby Reid "Bob" Kristensen, 88, died on June 4, 2017. Bob was a native Texan, born in Timpson TX on August 30, 1928. He had a great love for the small towns in East and Central Texas and found the citizens of those towns to be "the salt of the earth."
After graduating from Timpson High School, Bob attended Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in Lexington VA toward the end of WWII, completing 2 years of accelerated college. Then he entered the U.S. Army, completing Ranger Training. Upon discharge, Bob attended and graduated from Rice University in Houston TX. While pursuing post-graduate work on a PhD at Rice, he was recalled to active duty in the Korean War with the mobilization of the First Ranger Battalion. He was commissioned in the field and received two Purple Hearts, Bronze Star with V for Valor, Prisoner of War medal, and Army Commendation medal.
Following the Korean War, Bob attended the Perkins School of Theology of Southern Methodist University in Dallas TX, graduating with a Master of Theology degree. He received a Doctor of Theology degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Dr. Kristensen was also the recipient of numerous honorary degrees. He was ordained in the Methodist ministry, serving churches in Bronson, Brookeland, Anderson, Whitehouse, Troup, St. Phillip's of Houston, and First United Methodist of Houston.
In 1967, Bob left active ministry, entering the insurance business. He earned the CLU degree and pursued this career but still missed the pastorate. Bob began fulltime ministry again in 1982 as senior pastor at Hilltop Lakes Chapel in Hilltop Lakes TX and joyously ministered there for over 18 years until he retired. In 2007, Bob and his wife, Virginia, moved to Cinco Ranch in Katy TX to be near their five children, and they became members of St. Peter's United Methodist Church.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Kristensen and Lou Willie Shipp Kristensen, his wife of 47 years, Mary Virginia Ward Kristensen, and a grandson, Seth Tyler Havers.
He is survived by his two daughters, Suzanne Miller and Cynthia Hepler, and their spouses. He is also survived by Virginia's three children, Maurice Estlinbaum, John Estlinbaum, and Mary Kettle, and their spouses, as well as a combined 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 17, at Hilltop Lakes Chapel, #2 Hilltop Drive, Hilltop Lakes TX 77871, with Dr. Tony Taylor, Senior Pastor, presiding. A private family interment will be held at Hopewell Cemetery near Hilltop Lakes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hilltop Lakes Chapel Foundation, PO Box 1143, Hilltop Lakes TX 77871.
06/12/2017
Dorothy Hughes Shofner, 74, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Sister Melba Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Springs Cemetery in Shelby County.
Mrs. Shofner was born September 6, 1942, in Center, to R.C. Hughes and Willie Eva Bowlin Hughes. She was a housekeeper at Holiday Nursing Home for many years. She attended Willow Grove Community Church.
She is survived by
Children:
Sherri Shofner Molitor of Center
Jason Hunter Shofner and wife, Denise, of Houston
Grandchildren:
Shianne Shofner of Center
Angel Shofner of Houston
Honorary Granddaughter: Braycee Berry of Houston
Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: J.B. Shofner
Mother: Willie Eva Hughes Burns
Father: R. C. Hughes
Sister: Johnnie Ruth Adams
Brothers: Robert Hughes, Wayne Hughes, Jack Hughes, Harvey Hughes, R.C. Hughes Jr.
Pallbearers will be Bill Whitley, Truitt Whitley, Christopher Whitley, Shannon Shofner, Mickey Shofner and Kenneth Hubble. Honorary pallbearers will be Rob Quigley, Charlie Smith, Charlie Smith Jr. and Virgil “Red” Worthey.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/12/2017
Chuck Greear, age 47 of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Center after a sudden illness.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with his friend, Jerrod Nutt to speak. No visitation is planned.
Chuck was born November 30, 1969 in Harris County, Texas to parents, Matthew Charles Greear, Sr. and Sandra Hood Greear who precede him in death.
He is survived by :
Wife: Julia Warr Greear of Tenaha
Son: Hayden Greear & wife, Stacie of Tenaha
Daughter: Haley Greear of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Gunner Greear
Layne Green
Sister: Cynthia Young of TN
Numerous other relatives and friends
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/10/2017
Robbie Jane Hairston, 89, of Timpson, Texas passed away on June 9, 2017 in Timpson, Texas. Born September 12, 1927, Robbie Jane is the daughter of the late Robert Jefferson and Clara Mae (Drewery) Wood.
Robbie Jane was born and raised in the Wilder Community in Timpson, Texas. She spent many years working for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company before retiring and returning back to her hometown of Timpson. Robbie Jane was a very loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed crocheting, canning, and cooking. She was an Ordained Minister and helped in many churches around Timpson and surrounding areas. Robbie Jane was also willing to lend a hand to those in need. She loved her Lord and Savior.
Robbie Jane is survived by her son, Morris Allen Hairston, and wife Kristie Carroll Branch-Hairston of Timpson, Texas; daughter, Teresa McCauley and husband, Jimmy of Center, Texas; five grandchildren, John Jacob Miller and wife Amanda, Lauren Hairston, Logan Hairston, Jennifer Faul, and Julia Hairston; two great-grandchildren; Zane and Brayden Miller; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert Anthony Wood, John Oscar Wood; sister, Bonnie Fay Haaksma; and brother in law, Henry Haaksma.
The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, visit www.taylorfh.net.
06/09/2017
Graveside service for Joyce F. Boozer Brooks, 86, of Tenaha, will be at 10:00 AM, on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Mrs. Brooks passed away on June 7, 2017 in Caldwell, Texas. She was born on September 6, 1930 in Nacogdoches.
Joyce was born and raised in the Nacogdoches area, she is a graduate of Nacogdoches High School; soon after she attended Stephen F. Austin State University where she received her Master’s Degree in Education. Her joy in life was teaching, she spent 30 years as a teacher. Joyce was loved by her students, and she touched many lives throughout her career. She taught in Tenaha ISD and Timpson ISD among others.
Joyce met her husband, Marlin Brooks, they were married for a total of fifty-seven years, and raised three wonderful children together on a farm in Tenaha. They lived there for more than 40+ years.
She enjoyed gardening, among her favorite things were growing tomatoes and flowers. In her free time, she would travel, care for her dogs, and she especially loved the time spent with her grandchildren.
She loved her Lord and Savior and was a member of the Tenaha Church of Christ for many years.
Mrs. Brooks is survived by her son, Jimmy Brooks of Tenaha; daughter, Melinda White and husband, Dale White, of College Station; brother, Wayne Boozer of Douglass; 5 grandchildren: Melanie Ballard, Chad Sherrod, Shellie Henry, Jon Brooks, and Ashley Sims; 16 great grandchildren: Dawson Williams, Cameron Shofner, Hadley Sims, Cade Sims, Abigail Jones, Briley Jones, Carmen Brooks, Bryson Brooks, Drew Henry, Macee Henry, Riley, Kace, Lexi, and Logan Sherrod, Caleb Holleman and Michael Lofton, along with other family and friends who will miss her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Fern Boozer; her husband, Marlin Brooks; son, Billy Brooks; grandson, Lee Ballard, and brother, Charles Boozer.
Services under the direction of Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.
06/09/2017
Josephine Martin Spratley, 88, of Center, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 12, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Sister Melba Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Spratley was born October 2, 1928, in Columbia, Louisiana, to Calb Thompson and Zula Gibson Thompson. She loved flowers and working in her garden.
She is survived by
Children:
Angelee Randolph of Houma, Louisiana
Bobby Martin and wife, Patty, of the Woodlands
JoAnn Price of Center
Charlene Battles of Dickerson
Jewel Rhodes and husband, Rickey, of Center
Grandchildren:
Jimmy Randolph
Lisa Perez
Karen Fenter
Bobby Randolph
Michael Rowland
Pam Howell
Bill Rowland
Tiffany Taylor
James Martin
Jeremy Martin
Bryan Battles
Susan O’Rourke
Terry Atkison Jr.
Taja Harvey
Colby Adkison
Rickey Rhodes
Danielle Backenbury
Rhoda Kitts
Jennifer Mazon
36 Great-Grandchildren
9 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
1 Brother
1 Sister
Preceded in death by
Husband: Uel Martin
Husband: John Spratley
Daughter: Lois Jean Sims
Granddaughter: Tammy Rowland
Parents: Calb Thompson and Zula Gibson Thompson
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/08/2017
Dovie Lee Sholar, 90, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 9, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin.
Mrs. Sholar was born February 16, 1927, to William Oswald Cockrell and Rosa Dean Cockrell. She was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by
Children:
Rosa M. Horn and husband, Alton, of Shreveport, Louisiana
Julia Ann Taylor of Livingston
David Sholar and wife, Janet, of Houston
Betty Lou Richardson of Longview
Grandchildren:
Michael David Horn
Cindy MaLea Bishop
Gina Michele Meyer
Tiffany LeAnne Stockton
Brannon David “Bubba” Sholar
Cheryl Suggs
Angelia Dawn McKnight
Great-Grandchildren:
Joshua Rogers
Kristen Page Meyer
Patrick Meyer
Lilly Faith Bishop
Emily Grace Bishop
Jaycee Suggs
Matthew Meyer
Kennidy Stockton
Preston McKnight
Destiny McKnight
Sister: Sally Furlow of Huxley
Numerous nieces, nephews and friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: Elvin John Sholar
Parents: William Oswald Cockrell and Rosa Dean Cockrell
2 Sisters
2 Brothers
Pallbearers will be Randall Eaves, Bubba Suggs, Adam Stockton, Tony Sechler, Michael Horn and Wesley Lewis.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/08/2017
Ouida Faye Brock, 66 of Tenaha, passed away Saturday morning, June 3, 2017 at Focused Care Nursing Home, center, Texas.
Funeral service will be held at 2pm Saturday, June 10, 2017 at St. John Cemetery in Tenaha. Wake is Friday, June 9, 2017 from 6pm until 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Interment at St. John Cemetery, Tenaha with Rev. Harold Patton officiating.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Reginald Brock of Tenaha
Radley Brock of Center
Sisters:
Joy (Asie) Goodwin of Tenaha
Rose (Michael) Lloyd of Tenaha
Brother, Michael (LaQuita) Watts of Center
13 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas 75935.
06/08/2017
Pamela M. Phelps, 61, of Center, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.
Pam was born and raised in Galveston County, to father Harvey Gene Sutton and mother Mary Jane Richards Sutton. As the eldest sibling and only daughter, Pam embraced being a leader and caretaker; traits that she exuded throughout her life.
In 1975, Pam wed Jerry R. Phelps with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. Shortly after they wed, Pam and Jerry moved to Center, Texas where they raised their two children, Valerie Ogle and Nathan Phelps, and created a circle of close friends that quickly became their extended family. Her Texas pride and love of people directed her to obtain her license with Town & Country Real Estate. During her 38 years in Center, Pam was an active community member and a dedicated steward of service.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she acted as MYF leader for many years. She also joined Beta Sigma Phi sorority and served in multiple leadership positions. Her proudest appointment was serving as the Executive Director of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. A position she held for 19 years.
Pam maintained a love for the Texas Coast and Galveston. Her family’s annual summer trip to Bolivar was also an open invitation to anyone who happened to be down on the coast. And Pam, an effortless hostess, was always at the ready to greet you with something delicious.
She is lovingly remembered as a woman who treasured friendships, remembered all the details of a shared conversation, and believed you should rejoice in all of life’s moments, big and small.
The funeral service for Pamela M. Phelps will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 12, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in Center. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall immediately proceeding the service. Then Tuesday, June 13, 2017, a visitation will be held at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas at 2:00 p.m. Graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock.
She is survived by
Children:
Valerie Ogle and husband, Tommy, of Longview
Nathan Phelps and wife, Amber, of Center
Grandchildren:
Maggie and Mollie Kate Ogle
Kiptyn and Baylin Phelps
Brothers:
Richard Sutton and wife, Karen, of League City
Russell Sutton and wife, Donna, of Pearland
Nieces:
Emily Sutton Arbuckle of League City
Kate Sutton Shimek and husband, Chris, of Friendswood
Erika Lacey and husband, David, of Dickinson
Brooke Sutton of Pearland
Brittany Decoteau and husband, Kameron, of Pearland
Uncle: Richard T. Richards, of Longview
Cousins:
Carter Richards of Michigan
Margaret Banta and husband, Jon, of Longview
Preceded in death by
Husband: Jerry Phelps
Parents: Harvey Gene Sutton and Mary Jane Richards Sutton
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church, 211 Porter Street, Center, Texas 75935 or Affinity Hospice, 1400 Tenaha Street, Suite C., Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/08/2017
Laura Braxton Griffin, 58, of Center, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at her residence.
Her wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Griffin was born October 28, 1958, in Center, to Jim Braxton and Bertha Ann Meyers Braxton. She was a bus driver for Center ISD. In her free time, Mrs. Griffin loved fishing. She attended Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.
She is survived by
Children:
Cindy Langford and husband, Shannon, of Center
James Griffin and wife, Samantha, of Center
Nicole Anderson and husband, Jesse, of Pineland
Michael Powdrill of Joaquin
Jessica Griffin of Center
Significant Other: Kenneth Mays of Center
19 Grandchildren
7 Great-Grandchildren
Brothers and Sisters:
Deborah Dennis of Joaquin
Willis Brittain of Center
Roland Brittain of Joaquin
Johnny Brittain of Center
Ricky Brittain of Center
Half Brothers and Half Sister:
Mike Braxton of Logansport
Keith Braxton of Longview
Terry Fox of Ohio
Special Friend: Janie Ward of Center
Preceded in death by
Mother: Bertha Brittain
Father: Jim Braxton
Stepfather: Tye Brittain
Aunt: Linda Meyers
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/06/2017
Funeral service for Mr. Willie L. Reed, 61, of Longview, Texas will be Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11:00am at St John Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas Mr. Reed died Friday, June 2, 2017. Pastor Chandler Pettis will be officiating.
Mr. Reed is survived by:
Brothers:
James Edward Reed (Jeanette) of Tenaha, Texas
Willie James Reed (Oweda) of Longview, Texas
Theo Reed of Longview, Texas
Arthur Neal Reed (Wanda) of Houston, Texas
David Reed of Tenaha, Texas
Tony Reed (Stephanie) of Marshall, Texas
Charles Anthony Reed of Longview, Texas
Sisters:
Margie Nell Edens of Tenaha, Texas
Shirley Ann Harris of Longview, Texas
Jennie Ruth Wilson (Lee) of Longview, Texas
Sherrly Joyce Reed of Tenaha, Texas
Pamela Reed of Center, Texas
Felicia Reed (Lonenzo) of Tenaha, Texas.
Visitation: St John Baptist Church from the hours of 5:00pm-8:00pm in Tenaha, Texas.
Committal: St John Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
06/06/2017
Funeral service for Mr. Kevin O’Neal Carrington, (50) of Orange, Texas will be Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11:00am at Hicks Chapel Mr. Carrington died Thursday, June 1, 2017. Pastor Kevin Dones will be officiating.
Mr. Carrington is survived by:
Children: Ashely Hawkins of Houston, Texas; Jerica Cartwright (Edmund); April Johnson and Candice Carrington all of Center, Texas
Grandchildren: Mercedez, Jahaveion and Madysyn
Sister: LaChanda Crowell of San Antonio, Texas
Committal: Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas
Repass: Family home of Lucille Ruth, Carrington in the East Liberty Community
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
06/04/2017
Jo Evelyn Barton, 83 of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center.
Services will be 1pm Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins and Bro. Welton Blackmon officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will begin at 11am on Tuesday prior to the service.
She was born January 9, 1934 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to parents Joseph Elmer Franklin and Deecee Faye (Lane) Franklin. She was a member of Dunnigan Missionary Baptist Church.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the Lord and her grandchildren more than anything. She worked at Howards Department Store and was a secretary for Longview Christian Fellowship for a number of years.
She is preceded in death by husband, Calvin Travis Barton, son, Stephen James Barton, son-in-law, Spencer Battles, grandson-in-law, Donald Bryce.
She is survived by:
Two daughters:
Joyce and Lamar Norton of Patroon
Sue Battles of San Antonio
Son: Larry Barton of Alabaster, Alabama
Grandchildren:
Clint and Jennifer Norton of Patroon
Chad and Angie Norton of Patroon
Shonda Bryce of San Antonio
John Thompson of San Antonio
Brian Barton of Denver, Colorado
Jeff Barton of Denver, Colorado
Twelve great-grandchildren
Special niece, Vicki Frederick of East Hamilton
Pallbearers: Clint Norton, Chad Norton, John Thompson, Chet Norton, Colton Norton, Caleb Norton and Dawson Windham
Honorary Pallbearers: Tyler Windham and Taylor Bryce
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/04/2017
Roy Curtis Jacobs, Sr., age 85, passed away Sunday June 4, 2017 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center.
Services will be 2p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Burial will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5p.m. until 7p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born April 20, 1932 in Shelby County to parents, Johnny and Stella (Wilburn) Jacobs. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He worked for Bruce Hardwood Floors for 42 years. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church in Shelbyville.
He is preceded in death by his parents Johnny and Stella Jacobs, his wife Beatrice Denby Jacobs, brothers; James Jacobs and Vernon Jacobs, sisters; Lucille Jacobs Miller and Mary Jean Jacobs Warr & a step great granddaughter, Elizabeth Blaire Pless.
He is survived by:
Son: Roy C Jacobs Jr. and wife Lisa of Center
Grandchildren:
Lindsey Porter of Center
Brent Jacobs and wife Leslie of Center
Step-Granddaughter: Leslie Pless of Center
Great-Grandchildren:
Zoie and Gage Porter
Christian Zane Dutton
Tatum Brooke Jacobs
Step-Great-Grandchildren: Mollie, Ryleigh and Samuel Pless
Brother: Harold Jacobs and wife Dorothy of Henderson
Mother of his son: Irene Jacobs of Center
Numerous nieces and nephews
Pallbearers: Brent Jacobs, Eddie Miller, Johnny Miller, Harold Ray Jacobs, David Hemphill and David Jacobs
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas.
06/02/2017
Wayne “Hub” Elliott, age 72 of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 02, 2017 in Shreveport, LA.
Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Elliott Family Cemetery on the family farm in the Dreka Community in Shelbyville with Lynn Raymond to speak.
Visitation will be Saturday evening beginning at 6:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.
Hub was born March 15, 1945 in Shelby County to parents, Herbert A. Elliott and Willie B. (Anderson) Elliott. He was self-employed and operated Elliott Water Wells from 1972 until 1997. He also had a chicken farm and raised cattle.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his 2 granddaughters Konner and Emilee.
He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Elliott.
He is survived by:
Wife, Carolyn Elliott of Shelbyville
Children:
James Elliott & wife, Terrie of Center
Jan Windham & husband, Kyle of Shelbyville
Granddaughters:
Konner Windham of Shelbyville
Emilee Elliott of Center
Mother, Willie B. Elliott of Shelbyville
Sister, Patricia Jackson & husband, Jimmy of Shelbyville
Brother, Aubrey Gene “A.G” Elliott of Shelbyville
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends
Pallbearers: Chad Bass, Brad Bass, Charlie Raymond, Michael Haley, Jared Richards, Ron Hendricks, John Harrison & Craig Hendricks
Honorary Pallbearers: Billy Jack Corbell, Douglas Jackson, Verbon Hendricks & Lynn Raymond
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
05/31/2017
Ruby Warr Smith, 83, of Sardis, died in Center on May 31 after a lengthy illness. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Mangum Funeral Home; funeral services will begin at noon. Burial will follow in Old Salem Cemetery, her family’s burial ground. Her cousin Bro. Bobby Warr will officiate, and her grandson Rodger Glen McLane will read the obituary.
Ruby Essie Warr was born in the Aiken Community of Shelby County on April 29, 1934, the fifth of twelve children born to Ernest Green Warr and Lid Luman. Her siblings were Noah Velt, Florine ‘Crickett’, Homer, E.C., Bobby, L.C, Freddie, Billy, Shirley, Betty, and Mary Warr. Ruby spent much of her youth in West Texas, where her family moved to work during the Great Depression. With her own family, Ruby moved her children back to Shelby County where she made her lifelong home. A well-known citizen of Shelby County, Ruby owned her own restaurant in Tenaha in the late ‘50s and worked for years as a waitress in local diners. Ruby married Ray Smith and lived on their farm in Sardis before her health declined and she became a resident of Holiday Nursing Home. Ruby was raised in the Baptist Faith, but at the time of her death she was a member of the Sardis Pentecostal Church. Ruby’s family will remember her as a loving and elegant lady. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents, brothers—Velt, Homer, E.C., Bobby, L.C., Freddie, and Billy, and sisters—Crickett Vandergriff and Shirley Nethery.
Local survivors include her husband, Ray Smith, of Sardis; her son and his family, Rodger Dale and Brenda McLane, of Deadwood; her grandchildren, Brandi and Shane Kelley, of Carthage, Lacie Fensom, of Deadwood, and Rodger Glen McLane, of Jackson, Miss.; her great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Brenton, and Courtlyn Fensom, all of Deadwood. Also surviving Ruby is her daughter, Patti Miller, of Reno, Nev., and her family. Other survivors include her sisters, Mary Scates and her husband Bubba, of Center, and Betty Prior and her husband Travis, of Longview. Ruby is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and countless cousins throughout Shelby County, whom she loved dearly.
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