Shelby County Today

04/15/2022

Sharon Jean Frasier Lilly, 68, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2022, in Timpson, Texas. She was born on October 23, 1953, in Port Arthur, Texas, to the late Theos and Nellie (Smith) Frasier. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Timpson, Texas, officiated by Bro. Mike Calloway. 

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas.

Sharon loved spending time with family, the outdoors camping and fishing as well as the beach. She also enjoyed growing vegetables and canning food for people. One of her favorite things to do was read. 

Sharon is survived by:

Loving husband, Danny Lilly

Daughter, Samantha Halstead and husband, John

Sons:
Clint Lilly and wife, Heather
Greg Lanier and wife, Geni

Sisters:
Sandra Breaux
Cindy Montana

Grandchildren:
Logan Nix
Chloe Nix
Devon LeBlanc and wife, Makala
Rylan Halstead
Madison Halstead
Rylee Lilly
Bailee Lilly
Chase Lilly and wife, Kristen
Azariah Peuster
Ciera Lanier

Great-grandchildren:
Kaden Lilly
Harper Lilly
Haevyn Lilly
Auburn LeBlanc

She is preceded in death by her parents, Theos and Nellie Smith Frasier; brothers, Doug Frasier, Ferral Frasier, and Larry Frasier.

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.

04/13/2022

Peggy Lynn Maxey, 79, of Many, LA, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Toledo Nursing Center in Zwolle, LA. She was born on Tuesday, August 25, 1942 in Paxton, Texas. 

Memorial services will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Aimwell Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen Neesley officiating. Visitation to begin at 10:00 AM, an hour before services at Aimwell Baptist Church, Zwolle, LA.

Peggy was a loving wife and mother. Not only raising 2 children, but taking on that role for 2 of her grandchildren. She used her skills to open and run a home daycare for many years. She was a leader in the children’s ministry at Aimwell Baptist Church for over 20 years.

Peggy was an accomplished seamstress. Sewing wedding gowns, formals for the Tamale Fiesta and sewing for family and friends. She even fashioned the queen’s robe used for many years at the fiesta’s pageant. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie George Thompson and Eva Verona (Hutto) Thompson; husband, R. L. Maxey; son, Tony Lynn Maxey; sister, Rose Ann Rideout; brothers, Arlie Gene Thompson and Charlie B. Thompson; and her brother-in-law, Edsel Warr.

She is survived by:

Son, Robert Maxey and wife Carolyn of Many, LA

Daughter, Cheryl Barker of Zwolle, LA

Sisters:
Delores “Jo” Warr of Center, TX
Winona Preston and husband John of Center, TX
Trudie Willis and husband Thomas of Diana, TX
Nora Robinson and husband Wade of Joaquin, TX
Ruby Everitt of Joaquin, TX

Sisters-in-law:
Charlsie Packwood of Tenaha, TX
Thelma Anderson of Shreveport, LA
Ruth Seabaugh of Many, LA

Brother-in-law, David Rideout of Nacogdoches, TX

Grandchildren:
Daniel Henderson and fiancé Chriss Long of Many, LA
Colleen Maxey of Winnfield, LA
Paula Leone and husband Jason of Zwolle, LA
Jeffery Barker and wife Cheyenne of Many, LA
Kevin Barker and fiancé Allison Dibartolo of Zwolle, LA

Fifteen great-grandchildren

Along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. 

The family would like to thank Toledo Nursing Center and Hospice of Natchitoches for their amazing care of our mother/grandmother.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.warrenmeadows.com

04/12/2022

Antonia Silva Rodriguez, 86, of Center, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2022. She was born on June 13, 1935, in San Nicholas, Mexico to the late Estaban Silva and Alvina Rodriguez.

Funeral service will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 3pm with Father Jose Luis officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 9AM-9PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

Silva is survived by:

Children:
Yolanda and husband Samuel Bustos
Martha and husband Inez Vega
Gustavo and wife Mariaelena Florencio
Miguel and wife Josefina Florencio
Josefina Florencio and husband Pablo Barcenas
Sandra Gomez
Isabel Harrison

Grandchildren:
Tonia Barcenas
Pablo Barcenas
Brenda Barcenas
Martin Barcenas
Leti Vega
Jose Vega
Jenny Vega
Paloma Florencio
Jaron Harrison
Blanca Florencio
Albina Florencio
Joyceln Florencio
Laura Apollio
Alfredo Apollio
Daniel Bustos
Erick Bustos
Brian Gomez
Jovana Vega
Jesus Vega
Lupe Vega
Guadalupe Florencio
Leslie Florencio
Jessica Harrison
Guadalupe Florencio
Christian Florencio
Jaqueline Florencio
Freddy Apollio
Roberto Apollio
Elsa Apollio
Carlos Apollio
Mario Alvarado
Maria Alvarado
Juan Apollio
Antonio, Alvarado
Consuelo Alvarado

Numerous great-grandchildren

Host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

She is preceded in death by her children, Juan Florencio, Marcelina Florencio, Antonio Apollio, and Cecario Florencio.  

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

Antonia Silva Rodríguez, de 86 años, de Center, Texas, falleció el 9 de abril de 2022. Nació el 13 de junio de 1935 en San Nicolás, Esquiros Gto, México, hija del difunto Estaban Silva y Alvina Rodríguez.

El funeral se llevará a cabo en la Iglesia Católica St. Theresa, el miércoles 13 de abril de 2022 a las 3 p.m. con el Padre José Luis oficiando. El velorio se llevará a cabo el martes 12 de abril de 2022 de 9 a. m. a 9 p. m. en Mangum Funeral Home.

A Silva le sobreviven sus hijos, Yolanda y esposo Samuel Bustos, Martha y esposo Inez Vega, Gustavo y esposa Mariaelena Florencio, Miguel y esposa Josefina Florencio, Josefina Florencio y esposo Pablo Bárcenas, Sandra Gómez e Isabel Harrison; nietos, Tonia Barcenas, Pablo Barcenas, Brenda Barcenas, Martin Barcenas, Leti Vega, Jose Vega, Jenny Vega, Paloma Florencio, Jaron Harrison, Blanca Florencio, Albina Florencio, Joyceln Florencio, Laura Apolonio, Alfredo Apolonio, Daniel Bustos, Erick Bustos, Brian Gomez, Jovana Vega, Jesus Vega, Lupe Vega, Guadalupe Florencio, Leslie Florencio, Jessica Harrison, Guadalupe Florncio, Christian Florencio, Jaqueline Florencio, Freddy Apollio, Roberto Apolonio, Elsa Apolonio, Carlos Apolonio, Mario Alvarado, Maria Alvarado, Juan Apollio, Antonio, Alvarado, Consuelo Alvarado; numerosos bisnietos; y una gran cantidad de familiares y amigos que la extrañarán mucho.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus hijos, Juan Florencio, Marcelina Florencio, Antonio Apolonio y Cecario Florencio.

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, está a cargo de los arreglos.

04/11/2022

James Holly Adams, 64, of Tenaha, passed away April 9, 2022, in Tenaha.

Graveside service will be held Noon, Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin.

Born December 25, 1957, in Ashdown, Arkansas, James is the son of Bobbie Monroe and Jessie Adams.  He enjoyed gardening, raising his chickens, and tinkering.

He is survived by:

Wife, Judith Adams of Tenaha

Sons:
Jeremy Scott Adams of Gary
James Aaron Adams of Gary
Joshua Paul Adams and wife Megan of Gary
Joe Daniel Adams and wife Brandy of Marshall
Jonathan Eubank and wife Brandy of Tenaha

Grandkids:
Justin and Jacob Adams
Tyler, Travis, and Hailey Adams
Makynze, Brooklyn, Dakota, and Jaelyn Adams
Hannah, Jace, Ariana, Tristan, and Isabell Adams
Harley, Jaxson, and Shelby Eubank

Mother, Bobbie Monroe Adams

Brothers:
Ricky Adams
Steve Adams

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by father, Jessie Adams; grandparents, Essie Monroe and Joe Monroe.

Pallbearers will be Justin Adams, Jacob Adams, Tyler Adams, Travis Adams, Jace Adams, Tristan Adams, and Jaxson Eubank.

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

04/10/2022

Antonia Silva Rodriguez, 86, of Center, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2022. She was born on June 13, 1935, in San Nicholas, Mexico to the late Estaban Silva and Alvina Rodriguez.

Funeral service will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 3pm with Father Jose Luis officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 9AM-9PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

Full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

Antonia Silva Rodríguez, de 86 años, de Center, Texas, falleció el 9 de abril de 2022. Nació el 13 de junio de 1935 en San Nicolás, México, hija del difunto Estaban Silva y Alvina Rodríguez.

El funeral se llevará a cabo en la Iglesia Católica St. Theresa, el miércoles 13 de abril de 2022 a las 3 p.m. oficiando el Padre José Luis. El velorio se llevará a cabo el martes 12 de abril de 2022 de 9 a. m. a 9 p. m. en Mangum Funeral Home.

El obituario completo se publicará tan pronto como esté disponible.

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, está a cargo de los arreglos.

04/09/2022

Leatha Juanita Adams, 82, of Granbury, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2022, in Granbury, Texas. She was born on September 16, 1939, in Corsicana, Texas, to the late Loarnette and Pauline (Ashcraft) Moore.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Bro. Levi Cohorst. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.

A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:30 am at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church, Timpson, Texas.

Leatha Juanita went to walk the golden streets of Heaven on April 8, 2022, in Granbury, Texas. She was born September 16,1939 in Corisicana, Texas to Larnette Moore and Pauline Ashcraft Moore. She was one of 4 children. 

She married Ray Grooms in 1957 in Ft. Worth, Texas. They had 2 children; Paula Jean and Johnny Michael. She divorced Ray in 1960 and married Carlos Jerry Adams 1961. She inherited 2 children Wanda Mae and Gary Lee. Jerry and Leatha went on to have 2 other children, Jerry David and Rodney Lemon. 

While living in Ft. Worth she was a part of a square-dancing group. She loved to go bowling. Her and Jerry loved to travel on his plane. She became a member of the Eastern Star. She worked for the city of Ft. Worth for 20 years where she retired. 

They moved to Timpson, Texas. Where she was still an avid member of the Eastern Star. She was a very active member of the Timpson Missionary Baptist Church. 

She was not one to sit still, so in her young 60s she went to work for the Cobb lumber company. She retired again when they decided to close the business. 

She loved to work outside, teach the granddaughters to crochet, make all types of dresses and be busy outside mowing. 

She is survived by:

Daughter, Paula Jean Grooms of Granbury, Texas

Son, Johnny Michael Grooms of Ft. Worth, Texas

Inherited daughter, Wanda Mae Hibbler of Belton, Texas

Sister, Patricia Aldalco of Jacksboro, Texas

16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren

 Many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by both of her parents, Larnette and Pauline Moore. Her sister Paulmaneal Brock. Her brother, Doyle Wayne Moore. Her husband Jerry Adams. Her three sons, Gary Lee Adams, Rodney Leman Adams, and Jerry David Adam.

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.

04/08/2022

James Lee Durham, age 63, of Center, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. 

James, the oldest of six siblings, was born January 6, 1959 in San Diego, California to Carolyn Evans. He became an accomplished painter and painted many of the homes around Shelby County. He was a man of many talents, a true handyman. When healthy, James loved fishing, hunting, target shooting, gardening and just being outdoors. Later, he developed a passion for cooking. Some of his favorite things were guns, knives, swords and cookbooks. He always had a knife (or several of them) on his belt, boot or in his pockets, that was just James.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Laurel and Ada Eddeath Tindol.

He is survived by:

Mother, Carolyn Ann Evans

Daughter, Amanda Anderson and husband Joe

Grandchildren, Nicolas and Camille Anderson

Brothers:
Damon Durham and wife Enid
Jeremy Evans and wife Karen
Marcus Evans

Sisters:
Angela Lee and husband James Jr./
Lorinda Lee and husband Ricky

Special friend and loving caretaker, Marilyn Sue Childress

Numerous nieces and nephews 

And his loyal dog Shadow

James will be memorialized in a small service at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center, Texas where his ashes will be laid to rest between the grandparents that he loved and respected. Date pending.

At only 63, James was taken from us too soon due to a long, hard battle with alcoholism. Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of anyone struggling with this cruel disease. In his remembrance, please consider a donation to your local Alcoholic Anonymous chapter at www.aa.org or to Mt. Herman Cemetery c/o Jerryl Adams, 670 CR 190, Center, TX 75935.

Online condolences can be offered at www.borenconner.com/blog/post/james-lee-durham

04/07/2022

Mary A. Hodge, 73, of San Augustine, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in San Augustine.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with graveside service following at 2:30 p.m. at McClelland Cemetery in Shelby County.  Sister Melba Rodgers will officiate. 

Born September 15, 1948, in Shelby County, Mary is the daughter of Odell Fultz and Barnett R. Mobley. She was a member of McClelland Community Church in Shelby County.

She is survived by:

Son, Johnnie Hodge and wife Linda of San Augustine

Daughters:
Susan and husband Chuck Gaddy of Center
Tammie and husband Ken Muckelroy of Center

Grandchildren:
Johnnie Hodge Jr. and wife Sarah
Shelby and husband Travis Garrett
Dusty Davis and wife Ashley
Dandi and husband David Shields
Madison and husband Austin Whitney
Tyler Muckelroy and wife Alexis
Abbie Muckelroy

11 great-grandchildren

Sister, Sheila Aguilar of Tenaha.

Preceded in death by mother, Odell Vaughn; father, Barnett R. Mobley; sisters, Wanda Bearden, Teresa Whitton, and Linda Collins; and stepfather, Finnis Vaughn.

Pallbearers will be Johnnie Hodge Jr., Travis Garrett, Travis Hodge, Patrick Jacks, Alex Blue, Jimmy Welch, and Glen Hutto.

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

04/05/2022

Bruce May, 75, of Joaquin, TX, passed away on Saturday morning, April 2, 2022, in Shreveport, LA. Marvin Bruce May, Sr. was born on July 24, 1946, in West Monroe, LA to the late Prentice Osley and Myrtle Lucille Dalaney May. He married Connie Faye Carter on Oct. 3, 1966, in Center, TX.

Bruce served as a Drill Sergeant in the U.S. Army, retiring after 21 years as First Sergeant. During his service, he was stationed in many places including Vietnam, Korea, and Germany. After his service, he worked as an electrician at Texas Utilities in Tatum until his retirement.

Bruce loved to hunt and fish with his boys. He and Connie enjoyed raising a big garden every year and they also loved traveling in their R.V.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Peggy Yvonne May; brother, Wayne May; and in-laws, Ernest and Birdie Carter. 

He is survived by:

Wife of 55 years, Connie Carter May

Sons:
Marvin B. May, Jr. and wife Lori
Ronnie J. May and wife Rebecca
Pete May and wife Stephanie

Grandchildren:
Morgan May and friend Matt Kramer
Trevor May and fiancé Taighen Mathews
Matthew May
Cloe May
Ava May
Keaton May

Brother, Jimmy L. May

Sister, Ramona Peden and husband Kevin

Aunt, Tilley Lynch

Brother-in-law, Buddy Carter and wife Mattie Grace

Sisters-in-law:
Judy May
Mary Jones
Shirley Broadus and husband Richard Gean

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends. 

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mary Smith officiating. Interment with Military honors will follow in Adams Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Honorary pallbearers are Trevor May, Matthew May, Bubba Broadus, Alan McDaniel, Eddie Carter, Buddy Powell, Jacob Balikes, Jordy May, and Keaton May. 

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.