Obituaries
07/08/2021
Melba Williams (Mrs. Buck as she liked to be called) passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Longview. She was born in Shelby County, July 29, 1929, to Littie and Bruce Grimsley in the Short Community.
Visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm, Friday, July 9, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas, with service at 2pm, Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Chris Watlington will officiate. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. There will be a reception to follow at Center First United Methodist Church.
She met Buck Williams in July 1948 and was married September 2. It was “Love at first sight.” They were married 66 years when Buck passed away in August 2014.
Melba, local Business lady, opened Ms Kasual Korner, a ladies dress shop, in the late 70s. She retired from the “RAG business” as she called it in 2010, downsized to Melba’s Tux, and became friends with 99% of her customers. A special thanks to all the handsome guys who wore Tux from her store, “Melba’s Tux”. To quote Melba, “I enjoyed every minute of it.” My favorite guy was a 9 month old little boy who went on a cruise with his Mom and Dad. I put him in “Tails and Tux” shoes. This was Dr. McMullin and Donna’s son.
Melba is survived by beloved family:
Daughter, Monte Dawson of Longview
Son, Todd Williams and wife Donna of Weatherford
Granddaughter, Lindsey Dawson of Ft. Worth
Grandsons:
Stevie Tinkle of College Station
Austin Williams of Weatherford
Garrett Williams of Austin
Great-Grandchildren: Ilse Tinkle and Stoker Tinkle of College Station
Melba had three brothers and one sister. Elvin Grimsley was her twin brother. She is the last member of the Grimsley family. One of Melba’s greatest sorrows was losing a grandson, 6½ year old Shane Tinkle in August on Hwy 96 February 20, 1978. The son of Monte Dawson and Steve Tinkle.
In Melba’s family are over 50 surviving nieces and nephews, all serving as honorary pallbearers.
Melba had two adopted sisters, Janis Hughes and Joy Livingston and also two special friends, Danny Lovell and Faye Johnson.
A special thanks goes to Chris Watlington, Music Man and whatever he is needed for – speaker for this service, and to all the members at United Methodist Church whom Melba was proud to call her “Church Family”.
Pallbearers will be Todd Williams, Stevie Tinkle, Austin Williams, Garrett Williams, Sandy Beard, David Koonce, David Ginn, and Johnny Covington.
Other honorary pallbearers will be Wayne and Lisa Christian, Steve and Mary Lynn Tinkle, Dicky and Eldora Gilchrist, and Rick Campbell.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Editor's Note: Melba was a contributing writing on Shelby County Today. To read her articles, click here. She will be missed.
07/08/2021
Garry Lee Elliott, Sr., 70, of Garrison, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2021, in Garrison, Texas. He was born on September 21, 1950. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Garrison Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Caledonia Cemetery in Garrison.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 PM till 2:00 PM on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Garrison Funeral Home.
Garry was a lifelong resident of Garrison. He started school at Concord and later finished at Garrison High School. Garry retired from Acme Brick Company after 33 years with the company. He passed on his work ethic to his son.
Garry was at his happiest while outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing. He was quite the hunter and had may trophies to show for his time spent doing what he loved.
Garry and Sandy married at their home on October 13, 2018. Sandy lovingly took care of him through sickness and health. Garr Lee, as he was affectionately called by his friends, was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.
Garry is survived by his wife, Sandy Elliott; mother, Sybil Lee Elliott; sons, Garry Lee Elliott, Jr. and girlfriend, Christina Sills, Davy Gene Elliott, and Daniel Lee Elliott; stepchildren, Shelle Davison and husband, Kevin, and Corey Jimerson; brothers, Larry Gene Elliott and wife, Jean, and Jeffery Lane Elliott and wife, Cindy; he had 2 grandsons on the way; 5 step-grandchildren; and 4 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous other kinfolk.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Sherry Ann Elliott; father, Edgar Eugene Elliott; son, Jonathan Elliott; brother, Lloyd Elliott; and sister, Cathy Elliott.
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.
07/08/2021
Mildred Joy Holman Patton, age 75, of San Augustine, Texas passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 in San Augustine, Texas.
Funeral Service is at 2pm on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at True Vine Baptist Church. Interment is at Greer Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Holman officiating. Visitation is from 1pm until 6:30pm on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Garner and Son Chapel in San Augustine.
She is survived by:
Brothers:
Johnny Lee Holman (Winnie Ruth) of San Antonio
Jamie Holman (Dorothy) of Center
Sisters:
Bobbie Redmon Wilson of San Augustine
Shirley Jackson (Dennis) of Nacogdoches
Joyce Allen (Danny) of Center
As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and Friends
Services are under the direction of Percy Garner and Son Mortuary, P. O. Box 491 – 304 Ironosa Rd., San Augustine, Texas 75972
07/08/2021
Billie Faye Gatlin, 76, of Timpson, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Timpson.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with graveside service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin. Bro. Eric Pledger will officiate.
Born June 23, 1945, Billie is the daughter of James C. Bounds and Allie Rue Fuller Bounds. She worked in retail for many years. Billie enjoyed gardening, yardwork, and taking care of her cows. When not outside, puzzles and crossword puzzles were a hobby. Above all, “Faye Faye” loved time spent with her grandbabies. Billie was a member and certificate holder of Gospel Singers of America – Music School and was also a member of First Baptist Church of Haslam in Joaquin.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Todd Kaiser of Vidor
Chris Kaiser and wife Dianna of Hampshire
Daughters:
April Pledger and husband Stacy of Timpson
Nicole Carter and husband Randy of Marshall
Stepchildren:
Stephanie and Justin Tatom
Danielle and Kent Wright
Benny Gatlin
Grandchildren:
Rylie Kaiser
Gage Stark
Mason Stark
Kayson, Kaymin, and Bowen Pledger
Presley and Henley Tatom
Lexi and Dylan Wright
Ben and Kaylea Gatlin
Sisters:
Vicki Arrington and husband Mark of Shreveport, Louisiana
Delores Wilkins and husband Joe of Joaquin
Also numerous nieces, and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents, James C. Bounds and Allie Rue Fuller Bounds; and grandparents, E.B. Fuller and Ina Odessa Fuller, James “Jim” Franklin Bounds and Willie Ann Shahan Bounds.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/07/2021
Nellie Sue Strickland, age 81 of Azle, TX, went to be with her Lord on July 3, 2021. Nell was born in Coushatta, Louisiana on January 19, 1940.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Callie Johnson; her first husband, Ross Webb; her second husband, Ed Strickland.
siblings, Earl Johnson Jr., Minnie Lea Hull, Helen Lee, Raymond Johnson, Jerald Johnson; and two grandsons, Scott Webb and Cody West.
Survived by her Children:
Kerry and Lisa Webb of Highland Village
Kim and Troy West of Azle, TX
Grandchildren:
Joshua and Kayla West of Azle, TX
Shane and Micah West of Center, TX
Hope and Cody Sowell of Frisco, TX
Chase and Gabrielle West of Center, TX
Dylan Edgin and fiancé Samantha Murphy of Lewisville
Dalton Edgin of Highland Village
Great-Grandchildren: Griffyn, Mavyn, Emmalyn, Jolee, Norah, Codi, Callen, Reese and Saige.
A memorial service will be conducted at the First Baptist Church of Azle, TX on Juy 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Lone Star Cremation, Mansfield, TX 76063
07/06/2021
Carl Willis White, 88 of Center, Texas died Friday, July 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born to the late Mr. John Henry White and Perlena Ruth, White in Choice, Texas.
Funeral service will be Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. at East Liberty Baptist Church (2980 County Rd 2569) in the East Liberty Community. Brother Freddie Wilson will be officiating.
Mr. White is survived by:
Wife, Johnnie Mae White of Center
Daughters:
Janice (Calvin) Rose of Center
Janet (Tim) Lamon of Missouri City, Texas
Brother, Johnny Ray White of Katy, Texas
Sister:
Ella Faye Ware of Center
Lola Mae Fields of the The Colony, Texas
Will Mae Dunn of Killeen
Pauline Hamilton of DeSoto, Texas
In-laws, Mary Ella Robinson and Willie Fred (Gracie) McClelland of Center
Visitations will be Friday, July 9, 2021, at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 1pm to 6pm. Burial is at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas.
Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and funeral services. All safety procedures are strictly enforced.
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary, 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net.
07/06/2021
Mike Strong, 64, of Center, Texas, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, in Center, Texas.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Bro. Joe Walker will officiate. Following the service, Mr. Mike will be cremated.
Born April 18, 1957, in Mansfield, Mike is the son of the late Alva Tom Strong and Loretta Taylor McGuirt. His hobbies included gardening and tending to yard. Mike was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by:
Children:
Michael Strong and husband Dwight of Dallas
Andrea Bustos of Denton
Granddaughter, Victoria Bustos of Denton
Sisters:
Karen Fancher and husband Rodger of Huxley, Texas
Beverly Gibbs and husband James of Logansport, Louisiana
Guelda Sanford of Center, Texas
Sheila Walker and husband Joe of Joaquin, Texas
Annette Bounds and husband Alan of Logansport, Louisiana
Mary May of Joaquin, Texas
Tommie Deaton and husband Paul of Nacogdoches, Texas
LaJuan Hallo and husband Mike of Nacogdoches
Brother, Jimmy Strong and Sharon Hart of Center, Texas
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Alva Tom Strong and Loretta Taylor McGuirt.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/06/2021
Doris C. Wilson, 84, of Center, Tx passed away on July 3 ,2021, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on January 8, 1937, to the late Archie and Eva Coey.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 11 AM at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 6, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Mangum Funeral Home.
Doris Grew up in New Caney TX and was proud she was a GED recipient. She met the love of her life in Cleveland TX in 1953, he was a bus driver, and she was a potential passenger who he left behind. One of her friends on the bus made him back up and pick her and the rest is history.
She was a member of the Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Doris loved to Read when she had the time but cooking and spending time with her family was one of her greatest Blessings.
Survived by:
Daughters:
Lela Hogan and husband Carl from Wills Point
Stacy Gee of Center
Rebecca Wilson of Center
Brother, James Willie Coey
Grandchild, Joshua Hogan and wife Tiffani
Great-Grandchild, Wyatt Mathew Hogan
Numerous nieces and nephews and family and friends.
Preceded in death by Husband Alonzo Lafayette (Pate) Wilson, Son-in-Law Johnny Mike Gee, Parents Archie James Coey and Eva Gertrude Byers, Sisters- Evelyn Musick and Sharon Coey.
Memorial Donations can be made to Providence Missionary Baptist and Fannie Brown Booth Library, P.O. Box 751 Center TX, 75935.
Services under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home (mangumfh.net).
07/05/2021
Evelyn Bright Hughes, 96, of Center, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Center.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation starting one hour prior. Bro. James Goodwyn will officiate. Interment will follow at Campti Cemetery in Center.
Evelyn Bright Hughes passed away July 4, 2021. Born in the Campti Community to Price and Vera Forsyth Bright on January 23, 1925, she attended Campti School through 8th grade and then Shelbyville High School graduating in 1942. She met her sweetheart on the first day of grade school and told her mother at the close of the school day that she had found her boyfriend. She and Brother Travis were married 75 years and 9 months when death separated them. They loved their community and church and had a wonderful life helping others.
At age twelve Evelyn became a devout Christian when she received the gift of the Holy Spirit in the little country church. She and her husband, Travis, worked in the ministry for over sixty years never requiring a salary or benefit package and donated land and founded the Campti Pentecostal Church in 1972. She left this earth proudly proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ to friends and the sitters that assisted her in her last weeks. She was a giver to those in need and passed on encouragement to the broken hearted. People come to us telling us of the times she helped them when no one else would.
As a Mother and Grandmother nothing made Evelyn happier than to attend church with her family and friends and to cook for them. Many Sunday gatherings of family and church members included fish fries at their camps. She had cooking skills for pies, cakes, fresh vegetables and Chicken Dressing and Dumplings unequaled by most and freely shared every recipe encouraging the young women to cook for their family at home instead of fast food. Her homemade birthday cakes are still remembered as the best by her children. She was fearless in business and an independent woman who thought for herself. Her hobbies were collecting glassware and playing “42” at the Senior Citizen Site.
She and her husband worked 88 full grown head of cattle until they were in their late 80’s. Any Wednesday could find them taking a load of cattle to the Center sale in their old red trailer. Earlier she had run a grocery store and helped with broiler and laying hen farms through the years. She was a bookkeeper, secretary and financial genius for her family. She gave us Dave Ramsey tips before we ever heard his name. She was underappreciated by all because of her willingness to work hard without complaint or praise. She will be missed by her family and those she prayed for often. Her prayer was to meet up with all of us in Heaven.
She is survived by:
Children:
Mary Culver and husband Jim
Mavis Carter
Martha Goodwyn and husband James
Grandkids:
Michael Warren and wife Krista
Candace Carter Mahan and husband Will
Bradley Goodwyn and wife Sherry
T.J. Goodwyn and wife Blaine
Great-grandkids:
Kyla and Mason Warren
Austyn Mahan
Judson and Jewel Goodwyn
Madison, Joshua and Jeremiah Goodwyn.
Preceded in death by her husband, Travis Hughes; parents, Price and Vera (Forsyth) Bright; sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Sonny Jameson; son-in-law, Mac Carter.
Pallbearers will be Michael Warren, Will Mahan, T.J. Goodwyn, Thomas Powell, Jim Culver, Steve Jameson, Nolan Borders, Bob Carter, and Jason Rodgers. Honorary pallbearers will be Roe Belrose, Billy Rodgers, and Tom Powell.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Campti Cemetery 357 CR 3080 Center, TX 79535; and Campti Pentecostal Church P.O. Box 329 Shelbyville, TX 75973.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/05/2021
Mrs. Gwendolyn “Joyce” Jennings (71) of Center died Thursday, July 1, 2021, at CHI St Luke in The Woodlands, Texas.
Mrs. Jennings was born to the late Mr. Beulah Jennings and Mrs. Frankie Hughes, Jennings on October 6, 1949 in Center, Texas. She graduated from C.H. Daniels in 1968.
Funeral service will be Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Loop 500 Church of Christ located 3216 Tx 500 Loop in Center, Texas. Rev. Johnnie Johnson will be officiating.
Mrs. Jennings is survived by:
Son: Kipp D. (Matreasa) Jennings of Pensacola, Florida
Grandchildren:
Sherina Jennings of Dothan, Alabama
Caderias Jennings of Dallas
Kipp D. Jennings II of Auburn, Alabama
Kerry Jennings of Pensacola, Florida
Special Nephews:
Kenneth “Ken” Price of Port Arthur
Odis Price of Peoria, Arizona
Nephews:
Lawrence Waltz
Danny Waltz
Elijah Waltz
Great-Nephew: Charles Adams
Nieces:
Margie Mays
Karen Adams
Chinita Waltz
Great-Nieces:
Jennifer Adams
Christy Mays
Jamece Mays Galloway
Special Cousin: Bonnie Hughes
Longtime Companion: Roland Jacobs
Visitations will be Friday, July 9, 2021, at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Burial: Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas
Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and funeral services. All safety procedures are strictly enforced.
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935
Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.netwww.hicksmortuary.nethttp://www.hicksmortuary.net
07/02/2021
Patricia Clepper, 74, of Timpson, passed away on June 28, 2021, in Timpson. She was born October 12, 1946, in the Silas Community.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, with Bro. Fred Wilcox officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
As a child, Patricia was born into a very simple way of life. She was raised in the tiny little community of Silas, located outside of Timpson in Shelby County. Her way of life as a young girl was just as anyone could imagine. She spent time working and playing outside. Her childhood was also a part of her life when she learned the all-important things young ladies need to know how to do, including cooking and sewing and making things she needed from whatever she had. These lessons turned into great talents that she loved and passed onto her children and grandchildren. She was quite the cook, and everyone enjoyed the meals she made when surrounded by her favorite people. She also loved trail rides, but if asked, her favorite things would be her family. Great emphasis would be placed on the love for her grandchildren, of whom she would pretty much do anything for! She was entertaining and supportive, loving and caring and always had time to plan the ultimate gathering. Patricia loved God and was a lifetime member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, where she made many friends over the years. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Patricia is survived by:
Son, Doye Wayne Cantrell, and wife Robin
Daughter, Toni Kay Jackson
Son, Gene Edward Clepper
Daughter-in-laws:
Karina Wilhoite and husband Robin
Angela Nell Clepper
Brothers:
Bobby Gene Crump
Doye Rodney Crump and wife Mary
Ronnie Crump, and wife Debbie
Sister, Vickie Miller, and husband Randy
Brother-in-law, Everett A. Ross
Grandchildren:
Tiffany R. Newman
A. Layne Cantrell
Whitley Williams and husband Taylor
Beverly K. Hurst
Nicholas Cade Hurst and wife Riley
John “Justin” Richerson and wife Chelsea
Harley Richerson and husband Ty Cheshire
Chelsea K. Hall and husband Rusty
Andrew Chase Clepper
Joshua Clepper and wife Erika
Jason Blake Clepper
Emily Blake and husband, Eric
Luke E. Clepper
Great-grandchildren:
Hunter W. Newman
Fisher B. Newman
Remington B. Newman
Tayley Callyn Williams
Dozier Williams
Jackson C. Hurst Alexander
Micha Lee Hurst
Brynlee Kate Hurst
Brooklyn Richerson
Alivia Deason
Lil Johnny Richerson
Tylie Cheshire
Lawson Hall
Sophia Blake
Caroline Blake
Jade Clepper
Jace Clepper
Riley Tarpley
Adelyn Tarpley
Peyton Tarpley
A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She is preceded by her parents, Alfred, and Winnie (Ramsey) Crump; beloved husband, Delbert Gene Clepper; daughter, Lesia Lynette Richerson; son-in-law, John B. Richerson III; son, Stacy A. Clepper; great-granddughter, Sophie Tallyn Williams; grandson, Derrick Clepper; and sister Alice Joy Ross.
Taylor Funeral Home
07/01/2021
Carrie Shepherd Horton, 86, passed away June 29, 2021.
She was born on June 11, 1935 to the late Lemmer Anderson and Lawrence Shepherd. She attended school in Tenaha, Texas and lived there until she met her husband Milton Horton Sr. in 1952. To this union 9 children were born and one special child added. Milton and Carrie were married for 66 years before he left this earth for his heavenly home. She was a faithful member of Mt. Gillion Baptist Church until her death. She has served as the President of the Usher Board, a member of the mission sisters, and as the Mother of the Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Horton Sr., her parents Lawrence and Lemmer Shepherd, children Allen Ray, Darren, and Lawrence Horton, and her grandchildren, Timmy, LaSharrea and Shamfrea Hooper, and Mark Anthony Smith, along with a host of sisters and brothers.
She leaves to cherish her memories:
Sister, Vinnie Joyce Caraway
Daughters:
Peggie Brown of Timpson, Tx
Betty Mitchell (Johnny) of Timpson, Tx
Callie Horton of Timpson, Tx
Donna Fletcher (Alford) of Timpson, Tx
Sons:
Milton Horton Jr. (Earsie) of Huxley
Ronnie Horton (Sherina) of Lufkin
Special son, Robert Shepherd of Nacogdoches
Special grand-daughters:
Danquein Horton of Houston, Texas
Shakeika Horton of Center
Tasche Mitchell of Center
Special grandson, Milton Horton Jr. of Huxley
21 grandchildren
48 great-grandchildren
3 great-great grandchildren
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitations is 2pm until 6pm Friday, July 2, 2021 at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, TX 75961.
Funeral Service is at 1pm on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Mt. Gillion Baptist Church, Hwy 87 North, Center, TX 75935 with Rev. Gary Suell Sr, Pastor/Eulogist and Pastor Charleston Johnson, Officiant.
Services entrusted to her family of professionals at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75961. “Where The Family Comes First”
07/01/2021
Edna Askew, 95, of Center, Tx passed away on June 30, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1926.
Visitation will be held Saturday July 3, 2021, from 5-7PM at Mangum Funeral Home Center, TX. Graveside Service will be Sunday July 4, 2021, at 1:00PM at McClelland Cemetery.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
07/01/2021
Glenda Ann (Goings) Lutz, 62, of Center, Tx passed away on June 30 ,2021. Born on August 9, 1958, to W. J. Goings and Vernell Goings.
Visitation will be held Monday July 5, 2021, from 5-7 At Mangum Funeral Home Center, TX.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
07/01/2021
Diane Henderson, 62 of Tenaha, passed away Thursday night, June 24, 2021 at Christos Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, Texas.
Services are 1pm Saturday, July 3 at St. John Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas with Pastor Chandler Pettis as Eulogist. Interment is at St. John Cemetery, Tenaha.
She is survived by:
Children:
Chregg (Melissa) Henderson of Longview
Kennis (Jalanie) Henderson of Cushing
Jared Thomas of Dallas
Tierria Henderson of Garland
Brothers:
Amos (Mary) Henderson of Houston
Jesse (Nadia) Henderson of Center
Curtis Henderson of Tenaha
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
06/30/2021
Graveside service for Edna M. Dean, 86, of Humble, will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Tennessee Cemetery, in Timpson.
Mrs. Dean passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in Garrison. She was born June 19, 1935, in Timpson.
Services under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home.
06/30/2021
James Beasley, 77, of Center, died June 27, 2021 in Beaumont, Texas. James was born May 2, 1944 to James Furlon Beasley and Margaret Frances (Creech) Beasely. James was a graduate of Shelbyville High School class of ’62.
A Masonic graveside service will be held at 10am on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas.
06/29/2021
Steven Paul Farmer, 64, of Tenaha, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, in Longview.
Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with funeral service 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Bro. Jay Pollan, Bro. Hiram Melton and Bro. Chester Farmer will officiate. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.
Born November 14, 1956, in Abbeville, Louisiana, Steven is the son of Chester Ray Farmer and Bernice Rita Bourgeois Farmer. He served in the United States Marine Corps, went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree, and later became a teacher. After 25 years, he retired from Tenaha ISD. Steven enjoyed gardening and fishing, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandbabies. He was a member of Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as deacon.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Brenda Farmer of Tenaha; sons, Jason Farmer and wife Melanie of Tenaha and Alan Farmer of Tenaha; grandchildren, John Paul “JP” Farmer of Tenaha and Daisy Farmer of Tenaha; in-laws, Hiram and Beth Melton; brothers, Chester Farmer Jr. and wife Sandy of Carthage and Randy Farmer of Converse, Louisiana; sister, Jeanette Ortigo and husband Ronney of Longview; brother-in-law, Richard Newman of Longview; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Chester Ray Farmer and Bernice Rita Bourgeois Farmer; and sister, Barbara Newman.
Pallbearers will be Phil Worsham, John Paul Lawson, Ricky Lawrence, Mark Owens, Jason Freeman, Glen Oates and Chad Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be Clifford Hamilton, Tommy Gray, and Hugh Daw.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/29/2021
Rebecca Jo Womack King, 68, of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Monroe, Louisiana.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation Wednesday, June 30, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Andrew King will officiate. Interment will be at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.
Born February 1, 1953 in Carthage, TX, Becky is the daughter of Joe Dan and Wandell Womack. Though once a teacher, Becky found her calling as a homemaker and dedicated her life to the happiness and well-being of her family. Beyond caring for her family, Becky was an avid reader, accomplished seamstress, and talented pianist. Above all, Becky had a smile that no one could forget, and an unshakeable faith in Jesus.
She is survived by:
Husband, Joe Allen King of Monroe, Louisiana
Daughters:
Katie Sanders with her husband Bob of Las Vegas, Nevada
Jenni Pevoto with husband Sean of Las Vegas, Nevada
Grandchildren:
Benjamin Sanders of Las Vegas, Nevada
Joseph Pevoto of Las Vegas, Nevada
Mother, Wandell Womack of Tenaha
Sister, Lou Jane Womack of Tenaha
Brother, Jerry Womack of Woodlawn
Preceded in death by her father, Joe Dan Womack; and sister, Terrie Womack.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Womack (honorary), Sean Pevoto, Bob Sanders, Reginald Parks, Andrew King, Aaron King, and Timothy Roberson.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/29/2021
William "Don" Michael, age 76, of Bronson, Texas, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at his residence.
Don was born February 20, 1945, in Lufkin, Texas. He served as Sheriff of San Augustine County, elected in 2004 and completed his term on December 31, 2008. Don's long career in law enforcement spanned several years in various states. In addition to serving as San Augustine County's sheriff, his service in East Texas also included peace officer positions in San Augustine, Sabine, Angelina, and Nacogdoches counties. Mr. Michael showed excellent leadership and helped to guide with responses to many disasters during his tenure. He also faithfully served his country with the U.S. Navy.
His survivors include his wife, Jennifer Michael of Bronson, Texas; daughters, Stephanie Holiday and husband Ray of Laneville, Texas, Penny Sanders and husband Perry of Broaddus, Texas, Kathy King and husband Richard of Henderson, Texas, and Ina Dean and husband James "Jay" of Eagan, Minnesota; sons, William Charles Michael and wife Jordan of Bronson, Texas, and Timothy Michael of Nacogdoches, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Billie Charles Mesa, in 1992.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, located on USFS Road 317 near Broaddus, Texas.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.
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