Shelby County Today

01/18/2016

Ruth Metcalf Scarborough, 93, of Huxley, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 19, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born August 9, 1922 in Sabine County, Texas to Vestal and Mertie (Hendricks) Metcalf. She was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Vestal and Mertie Metcalf, Husband, Jeff Scarborough, Granddaughter, Pam Scarborough Baldwin, Brother, Clarence Metcalf and Sister, Gladys Schillings.

She is survived by:

Children:
Larry Scarborough & wife, Mozell of Pasadena
Deloris Sample & husband, Donald of Quitman
Danny Scarborough & wife, Judy of Huxley
Merlyon Chandler & husband, Larry of Huxley

Grandchildren:
Jeffery Scarborough of Pasadena
Tammy Schnell & husband, Kent of Houston
Derek Sample & wife, Romney of Center
Dena Brewer & husband, Rick of Quitman
Delicia Sample Smith of Quitman
Donel Sample & wife, Joyce of Greenville
Phillip Scarborough & wife, Stacey of Huxley
Patrick Scarborough & wife, Jaclyn of Huxley

Great-Grandchildren: Kaley Moore & husband, Russell, Andrea Scarborough, Ashtin & Ana Schnell, Rustyn Sample & Ainsley Beaver, Jayson Smith, Alexis Sample, Alayna Sample, Taylor & Emily Kepley, Savannah Green &
Alli Baldwin, Brayden, Brylee, Brysen & Bryant Scarborough & Ashton & Saylor Scarborough

Numerous Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews, Family & Friends

Pallbearers: Derek Sample, Phillip Scarborough, Patrick Scarborough, Jeffery Scarborough, Donel Sample, Rustyn Sample, Kent Schnell & Scotty Baldwin

Honorary Pallbearers: Great Grandsons, Cecil Dean & Craig Jones

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

01/17/2016

James Harold Enmon, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016, in The Woodlands.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Don Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mr. Enmon was born December 12, 1933, in Shelbyville, to H. E. Enmon and Era B. Dockens Enmon. He was a member of IBEW Local #479, Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville and Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Center.

He is survived by
Wife: Bobbie Wagstaff Enmon of Shelbyville

Children:
Victor and Jo Ellen Enmon of Montgomery
Kristi and Johnny Conn of Little Cypress

Grandchildren:
Stormy and James V. Enmon, II of Beaumont
Christin and Justin Hommel of Katy
Leslie and Daniel Ruiz of Mauriceville
Shelly and Michael Magoulas of Houston

Great Grandchildren:
Corbin Hommel
Adilyn Hommel
Avery Ruiz
Kenzee Kirkland
Arriving in May, Lena Magoulas

Sister:
Ima Ruth Snider of Beaumont

Nephew: Stephen Snider of Clear Lake

Sisters-in-law:
Opal and R.O. Duncan of Grandbury
Sue Gomez of San Diego, California

Preceded in death by
Parents: H. E. Enmon and Era B. Dockens Enmon
Father and Mother-in-law: Jewel and Altha Wagstaff
Granddaughter: Victoria Jo Enmon
Brothers-in-law: Kenneth O. Snider, Camilo Gomez
Nephew: Kenneth “Kenny” Snider

Pallbearers will be Larry Enmon, Tom Enmon, James V. Enmon II, Stephen Snider, Daniel Ruiz, Michael Magoulas, Chuck Bailey and Justin Hommel. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Enmon, Arnold Soucia, Tony Samford and members of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Extra Life benefitting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at www.extra-life.org.

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

01/14/2016

Clarine Brimer Akridge, 80, of Nacogdoches, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Bob Whitehead officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in San Augustine County.

Ms. Akridge was born March 16, 1935, in the Zavalla Community of Angelina County, to Earl Brimer and Margaret Jones Brimer. In 1949, she married Virgil E. Akridge. Together, they raised nine children. Ms. Akridge loved her family and friends. Her favorite pastimes included playing Bingo and gardening.

She is survived by
Daughters:
Odell Renfro and husband, Tommy, of Chireno
Pat King and husband, Floyd, of Lufkin
Margaret Teets and husband, Ronnie, of Corrigan

Sons:
Carl Akridge and wife, Donna, of Martinsville
Harlan Akridge and wife, Terrie, of Aiken
Virgil Akridge and wife, Lucia, of El Paso
Jim Akridge of Lufkin

Son-in-law: David Jinkins

26 Grandchildren

40 Great-Grandchildren

6 Great-Great-Grandchildren

A host of other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband of 55 years: Virgil Akridge
Daughter: Ruby Jinkins
Son: Ricky Akridge
Parents: Earl Brimer and Margaret Jones Brimer
Brothers: Walter Brimer, Buck Brimer, Joe Brimer, Bill Brimer
Sisters: Evelyn Foster, Louise Oates

Pallbearers will be Jamie Jinkins, Michael Jinkins, Jerrod Jinkins, Floyd King Jr., Stephen King and Charles Williams.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Melrose Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 632672, Nacogdoches, Texas 75963.

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

01/14/2016

Annie Joyce Ford, 72 of Houston, passed away on December 31, 2015 in Houston.

Services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016 at St. John Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas with Rev. Bruce McCoy officiating.

She is survived by:

Step-mother: Selma Lathan of Center

Sisters:
Helen Osby of Houston
Mattie Lastraps and husband Larry of Houston
Mattie Suell and husband Melvin of Center

Brothers:
Albert Reed and wife Mattie of Hungerford
Micheal Harrison and wife Charlotte of Dallas
James Wayne Lathan and wife Zona of Shreveport
Claudus Lathan and wife Machelle of Center
Kimble Lathan and wife Deidra of Center

Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

01/13/2016

Doris Hughes Taylor, 96, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin with Mike Brittain officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Mrs. Taylor was born March 29, 1919, in Joaquin, to Robert C. Hughes and Effie Cooper Hughes. She spent twenty years as a career U.S. Navy wife, two of those years were in occupied Japan. She kept home fires burning while he kept the world safe. She was a member of Joaquin and Jackson Baptist Churches and also a charter member of Sandia Baptist Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She is survived by
Daughter: Susan Taylor Clay of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Grandchildren:
Taylor Clay and wife, Tine, of Austin, Texas
Brian Clay and wife, Kristen, of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Commander Chris Taylor (USN, ret.) of Washington, D.C.
Yvette Benson and husband, Paul, of Naples, Florida

Great-Grandchildren:
Austin Clay of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Christopher T. Taylor of Washington, D.C.
Mariangela Taylor of Washington, D.C.
Andrea “Tiffany” Taylor of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Charlotte Taylor of Washington, D.C.
Bjorn Benson of Naples, Florida
Leif Benson of Naples, Florida
Eva Sofia Benson of Naples, Florida

Great-Great Grandchildren:
Valentina Schneider of Washington, D.C.

Sister: Mildred English of Joaquin

Special Niece: Mattie Borders of Joaquin

Sister-in-law: Winl Taylor Lambeth of Tyler

Cousin: Robert Lane Gunter and wife, Mary Lou, of Marshall

Preceded in death by
Husband: Thomas “Jack” Taylor
Son: Thomas E. “Tommy” Taylor
Son-in-Law: Wayne Clay
Brothers: Ceal Hughes, Boyce Hughes
Sister: Bobbie Woodfin, Iris Brittain

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

1/11/2016

Ashley Elizabeth Beene, 27, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, in Houston.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Belgard officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Ashley was born January 21, 1988, in Chesapeake, Virginia, to Ricky Neal Beene and Vivian Ann Barnhill Beene. She loved to dance and spend time with her son. She was known to have a special place in her heart for animals.

She is survived by
Son: Carter Thomas Beene

Parents: Ricky Neal and Vivian Ann Beene

Sisters:
Kim Pierce and friend, Mike, of Atlanta, Texas
Amanda Matthews and husband, Jud, of Center, Texas

Brother: James Lowe and wife, Lucy, of Suffolk, Virginia

Grandparents: Billy & Joyce Taylor

Uncles:
Randy Seavey of Virginia
Ronnie Taylor
Charles Taylor and wife, Carolyn
Gary Taylor

Aunts:
Many Font and husband, Dan, of North Carolina
Nancy Cordero of North Carolina
Debbie McAdams

Special Friend: Sabastian Steele

Preceded in death by
Grandparents: Earl and Ruth Holland

Pallbearers will be Creg Taylor, Ronnie Taylor, Fisher Hardy, Jim Matthews, Jody Matthews, Sabastian Steele and Eric Kennemer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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

1/11/2016

Joe Howard Taylor, 79, of Rosenberg, Tx passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Oakbend Medical Center in Richmond, Texas.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Minister, Gene Samford officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will begin at 10 o’clock Thursday at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born April 5, 1936 in DeSoto Parish, LA to Howard William and Eva (Stanley) Taylor. He graduated from Joaquin High School in 1953. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from Brown & Root. He was a member of Avenue N Church of Christ in Rosenberg.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Howard & Eva Taylor and Twin Daughters, Laura Jane and Beverly Jean.

He is survived by:

Wife: Dixie Ruth (Wagstaff) Taylor of Rosenberg

Children:
Richard Howard Taylor & wife, Susan of Damon
William “Bill” Taylor of Rosenberg
Donna Taylor Wilson & husband, Craig of Wallis

Grandchildren:
Richard Taylor II of Needville
Joani Taylor Masliah & husband, Roman of Middle Berry, Vermont
Tammy Taylor Lopez & husband, Daniel Rosenberg
Megan Taylor Brenner & husband, Eric of Italy
Trevor Allen Preuss & wife, Aspen of Katy
Kaitlyn Preuss Smyth & husband, Josh of Wallis

7 Great-Grandchildren

Sister: Loretta Strong McQuirt of Logansport, LA

Numerous Nieces & Nephews

Pallbearers: Richard Taylor II, Trevor Preuss, Daniel Lopez, Josh Smyth, Jimmy Strong, Michael Strong and Rene Rendon

Services under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

01/09/2016

Norma “Hitt” Lout, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 11 , 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Kerry Green officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Norma Lout was born May 12, 1926, in Center, Texas, to Walter and Addie Hitt. She was a member of Dreka Pentecostal Church. She was known for her wonderful cooking by family and friends and always enjoyed a good day of gardening and canning. Much of her time was spent talking on the phone with Sammie, but of all the things she loved in life, the one that stood out the most was being with her family and grandchildren, the light of her life.

She is survived by

Daughter:
Kim and husband, Kinnie of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
Kourtney and Husband, Angel Mendoza, of Tyler, TX
Kendra and Husband, Derrick Nash, of Whitehouse, TX
Jenni and husband, Bryan Mooney, of Mooresville, North Carolina
Sawyer and wife, Amber Lout, of Shelbyville, TX

Great-grandchildren:
Cole Mooney
Tyler Mooney
Austin Mooney
Dylan Mooney
Lexi Lout
Katelyn Lout
Maddox Mendoza
Adria Mendoza
Carter Nash
Greyson Nash

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Walter and Addie Hitt
Husband: Bernard Lout
Son: Shelley Lout
Sisters: Claudia Sims, Bernice Cassell, Era Jo Birdwell and Verna (Honey) Mott
Brothers: Walter (Bud) Hitt and Charles (Slick) Hitt
Grand-Daughter: Melody Ann Lout

Pallbearers will be David Cassell, Heath Harbison, John Harbison, Dewayne Bush, Wailen Mott, Steven Hitt, Terry Bailey, Richard Tomlin and Darren Wiggins.

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

1/8/2016

Billy Earl Pilley, 68, of Logansport, Louisiana, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2016 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, Louisiana. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Timothy Roberson officiating. Military graveside proceedings will follow at Shiloh Cemetary, Cass County, Texas.

Mr. Pilley was born April 4, 1947 in Abilene, Texas to Hubert "Buddy" Pilley and Gardenia Smith Pilley. Married to his life-long love, Annie Retha Owen Pilley for 48 years. He was a fighter in every way. He fought in the Vietnam War. He was a firefighter for the Irving Fire Department in Irving, TX for 25 years and he fought for justice as an officer at the Desoto Parish Sherriff's Department in Mansfield, Louisiana for 13 years. He finished his fighting career with a battle against cancer. It may have won this earthly battle but he WON the Heavenly Reward! Mr. Pilley's hobbies included fishing, hunting, enjoyed spending time in his shop always working on a project but mostly LOVED spending time with his family and serving the Lord in any and all capacities ever needed.

He is survived by

Wife: Annie Retha Owen Pilley of Logansport, Louisiana

Children:
Laticia Bomar and husband, Dwayn, of Center, TX
Sheri Jo Hutto and husband, Kevin, of Logansport, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Brittany Bomar
Briana Bomar Thompson and husband, Colton
Kari Stover
Savannah Stover
Daniel Stover

Great-Grandson: Jace Thompson

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Hubert "Buddy" Pilley and Gardenia Smith Pilley
Brother: Johhny Pilley and Linda Rose Armstrong

Son: Matthew Earl Pilley

Pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church - Logansport, LA and honorary Gideon Sunday School Class of FBC