Shelby County Today

10/09/2025

Pat Daugherty, 76, of Joaquin, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 6, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11 am to noon at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas. Graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. the same day at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, Louisiana. 

Pat was born on May 12, 1949, in Shreveport, LA to the late Mike and Betty Ann Garrett Daugherty. He served in the United States Air Force and owned Pat’s Auto Body. Pat loved working on cars and going to car shows. Pat met his late wife, Sue, at his parents’ restaurant, The Angler, in Huxley, Texas. They were married on June 11,1983 for 38 years.

He is survived by:
Sons: Richard Daugherty and wife Lauren
Russell Daugherty

Grandchildren: 
Rudy Daugherty
Madilyn Daugherty
Raddix Daugherty
Luka Daugherty

Sister-in-law, Shery Holmes

Pat is preceded in death by his wife, Sue Daugherty; parents, Mike Daugherty and Betty Ann Daugherty; brother, Billy Daugherty; nephew, Michael Ray; sister-in-law, Kay Harvey; and brother-in-law, Thomas Harvey.

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

10/08/2025

Dennis “Gus” Permenter, 88, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Joaquin.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 1pm Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born April 10, 1937, in Shelbyville, Gus is the son of Thomas Bryant Permenter and Nellie Daisy Taylor Permenter.  He was a hard worker and an avid outdoorsman, often enjoying fishing and hunting. Gus loved his family more than anything. He attended Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.

He is survived by:

Son, Dennis Permenter and wife Danielle of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Mallory Permenter
Richard Pinkston and wife Elizabeth
Colton Rhame and wife Michelle

Great-grandchildren:
Kinsley Pinkston
Andrew Pinkston
Nora Pinkston
Cailyn Rhame
Cole Rhame

Brothers:
Huie Gene Permenter and wife Beverly of Stanley, Louisiana
W.T. Permenter and wife Marie of Belton, Texas

Sister, JoBeth and husband Ed Dubois of Bridge City, Texas

Preceded in death by wife, Patricia Gayle Permenter; daughter, Johnnie Gayle Permenter; parents, Thomas Bryant Permenter and Nellie Daisy Taylor Permenter; siblings, Roy Permenter, Sam Permenter, Mary Jarrell, Maglan Permenter, Daisy Bland, and Janice Spruell.

Pallbearers will be Buck Furlow, Michael Jarrell, Wesley Permenter, Ron Permenter, Charlie Permenter, and Bo Spruell.  Honorary pallbearer will be Sam Permenter, Jr.

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

10/06/2025

Georgia Faye Peek, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Longview.

Her wishes were to be cremated, and a private family memorial will be held later.

Born October 16, 1958, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, Georgia is the daughter of A.J. Price and Eloise Sullivan Price. She loved crocheting and watching westerns. Taking care of her family and cooking them meals brought her great joy. Georgia especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by:
Her husband, John Thomas Peek Sr.

Children:
Bobby Gene Peek
John Thomas Peek Jr.
Jeremy Peek

Grandchildren:
Kristen Peek
John Peek III
Melissa Peek
Addison Peek

Great-grandchildren:
Hadley Hughes-Peek
Saylem Windham

Siblings:
Shelby Sullivan
Jeffrey Anding
Beau Price
Lisa Franks
Vicky Burr
Carla Williams
William Thomas Anding

Preceded in death by grandchildren, Dakota Peek and Jeremy Peek Jr.; and parents, A.J. Price and Eloise Sullivan Price.

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

10/04/2025

Charlie Keith Lout, 47, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in Lufkin, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. Born on June 18, 1978, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Howard Allen Lout and Mary Lou (Bussey) Lout. He was the younger brother to Susan and Joanna and the apple of everyone's eye, particularly his Papa Mac Bussey. As a child he was often the voice of Lout Furniture, the Sunshine Place.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1-2PM at Mangum Funeral Home, in Center, Texas. Funeral service will follow at 2PM at Mangum Funeral Home with Rev. Dathan Triplett officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Charlie met and married Rachel Minton in 2003. He and Rachel had 3 practically perfect sons, Aidan, Keaton and Maddox. His boys were his world. He was a hands on dad that never minded getting up for nighttime feedings or changing diapers. When Maddox was a baby Rachel worked nights so he was on baby duty all night by himself. He only had to call Rachel for help once.

He loved spending time with his boys, whether it was fishing, camping or playing video games. When they started playing sports he found a new love, baseball. Countless hours have been spent at the baseball field over the years.

When he was diagnosed with cancer last year he was gifted additional months of life by 2 very skilled surgeons and he made the very most of that time. Even though he was sick he made it a point to make almost every one of Maddox's baseball games. Once he got out of the hospital and went straight to the field in time to catch Maddox closing out the winning game. During this past year he also rediscovered his love for golf. He and Aidan spent countless hours at different courses making memories. He got frustrated with his lack of strength but still played though the pain. He loved to sit in the living room and listen to Keaton playing guitar. They had plans to get matching tattoos soon.

This year he followed Rachel along to garage sales, estate sales and even the Goodwill Bins just because it was important to him to spend time with her.

This last year was an epic one for Charlie. He was able to see his beloved Philadelphia Eagles win another Superbowl. (Tough luck as always, Cowboys fans) He hit a hole in one at Lumberjack National one day while playing with Aidan. This July during last time he played golf, he and Aidan won a Father/Son golf tournament. How's that for a grand finale?

Fly Eagles Fly!

He is survived by his loving wife,
Rachel Lout

Sons:
Aidan Lout and special friend Bree Davis
Keaton Lout
Maddox Lout

Sisters:
Susan Penick and husband Brandon
Joanna Birdwell and husband Del

Numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of family that will mis him.

Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Mary Lou Lout; grandparents, Mac and Mattie Lou Bussey, and Maxie and Ruby Lout.

Pallbearers serving will be Del Birdwell, Brandon Penick, Cody Russell, Garrett Hill, Taylor Talavera, Levi Birdwell, Jeremy Bamburg, and David Minton.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to a GoFundMe account established to assist with funeral costs and expenses following the tragic loss of the family home in a recent fire. Your generosity and support during this difficult time are deeply appreciated.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Help-me-and-my-family-through-this-hard-time-thank-you?lang=en_US

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

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

10/02/2025

Mary Montez Corbell McNaughten, 87, of Lufkin, Texas passed from this life on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2025 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street in Hemphill.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jon Waller officiating. Honorary Pastor will be Bro. Mike Tieman.

Burial will follow service in Bethany Memorial Gardens Cemetery located in Milam, Texas. Serving as pallbearers are Brad Goodwin, Jared Waller, Zoey Waller, David Rice, Kory Castillo, Aidan Gilbert, Sam Boyle, Jayce Murry, Jacob Elliott, Kevin Ingle, Jay Ingle, Micah Ingle, Cody Corbell, Daniel Stokes, Matt Vincent, Travis Parrott, David Williams and Darin Williams.

Montez was born November 6, 1937 in Shelby County, Texas, to P. C. and Lovetta Emmons Corbell. Being the oldest of 6 siblings, it was incumbent upon Montez to teach her brother and young sisters all she learned in school. So began her history of teaching.

She began at age five at Huxley School and graduated from Strong High School in 1955. She attended SFA State College (now University), Lamar University, and Texas Western (now UTEP) over many years and graduated from the University of Georgia after all her children were born. She was a most appreciated math teacher at Shelbyville High School and Hemphill High School and taught many math courses as adjunct at Angelina College. After retiring from teaching several times, she was asked at age 80 to tutor 7th and 8th grade students in math for the Texas Starr Test, which she excitedly did. She had a real gift for math.

Montez and James Wendell (Joe) McNaughten married in 1984 and blended their families. They enjoyed almost 40 years together. What a blessing Joe was to her.

Montez was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was a very good cook and loved cooking for her large family. Corbell Christmas always enjoyed her vegetables and soups and, of course, Joe’s brisket!! Just like her mother, Montez was an excellent seamstress. Her daughters always had beautiful outfits to wear to every occasion.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children:

Son, Dr. Lee (Rusty) Waller, Jr. and wife, Dr. Sharon Snider Waller

Daughters:
Karen Johnson and husband, Glenn
Kimberly Elliott Konnie Long and husband, Randy
Mary Ann Oliver and husband, Craig
Lydia Turner
Stacie McNaughten

Sisters:
Jerry Sue Williams
Betty Kay Blount and husband, Gene
Charlotte Ingle

Sisters-in-law:
Mary Joyce O’Riley
Shirley Park and husband, Stephen
Helen Forman
Betty Turley

Grandchildren:
Bradley Goodwin and wife, Sherry
Dr. Melissa Rice and husband, David
Amanda Boyle and husband, Sam
Jonathan Waller and wife, Erin
Jared Waller
Zoey Waller
Jayce Murry and wife, Susan
Jacob Elliott and wife, Emily
Nicole Brown
Elizabeth Poindexter
Adrienne Poindexter
Danielle Turner
Kory Castillo
Aidan Gilbert
Avery Gilbert

Great-grandchildren:
Victoria (Zack)
Maddie (Jake)
Jeremiah
Joshua
Miriam
Gabriel
Evelyn
Jackson
Christian
Pete
Jacob
Reagan
Allie
Hallie
Avery
Brady
Lola
Jackson
Jada
Clair
Emily
Khole

One great-great grandchild on the way; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and countless friends and former students.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Joe McNaughten; precious daughter, Kathi Goodwyn; son-in-law: Billy Poole; father and mother, PC and Lovetta Corbell; father and mother-in-law, Benton and Lydia McNaughten; granddaughters, Leslie Brown and Katy Brownlee; grandson, Timothy Turner; great grandsons: Nathan and Kaleb Kline; brother and sister-in-law, Perry and Sandra Corbell; sister and brother-in-law, Sally and Dale Vincent; brother-in-law, Bennie McNaughten; sister-in-law, Lois Anderson and husband, Roy; and four infant brothers.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.

10/01/2025

Jeremy Jereaud Smith, 37, of Center, Texas, passed away passed away on September 24, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born on September 27, 1987, in Galveston, Texas, to Mervin Harper and Charlene (Smith) Cooper.

Visitation will be held at the Old Center High School Gymnasium, 658 Roughrider Dr., Center, Texas, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, beginning at 12 noon. Funeral services will follow at 2PM with Minister Leland Watley II officiating.

At an early age Jeremy, Confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior. Jeremy believed that no matter what race you were everyone should be able to worship and come together as one. Often times Jeremy would attend church at Word of God’s Ministries in Shreveport, Louisiana because of the diversity in that church. Jeremy brought warmth and energy into the lives of those around him. A proud graduate of Center High School Class of 2007, Jeremy was most popular for best dress, good looking and the love for football. His passion for football was personal he deeply enjoyed the love of the game and was very community driven. Jeremy was a true family man, amazing father who cherished every moment with his boys. His greatest happiness came from being surrounded by loved ones and most of all FAMILY!!! Jeremy was serious about his physical fitness and could often be found working out at the gym. Jeremy had a hearty appetite for life and for food. His favorite meals were anything pasta-related but the very best was the famous Chicken Spaghetti you couldn’t miss him on that dish. Though his time was far too short, Jeremy’s legacy will forever live on in the life’s he touched through his kindness, enthusiasm for football, and unwavering devotion to those he cherished dearly.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Charles Henry Smith, Mozelle Smith, Melvin Harper, Diane Harper, Roy Denard Smith; and infant siblings, Jermaine Smith and Teresa Smith.

He is survived by:

Children:
Kaden Smith
Kaleb Smith

Parents:
Mervin Harper
Charlene Cooper and husband Robert

Brothers:
Marco Smith and wife Leah
Kais Cooper
Roderick Harper and wife Tiffany
Chris Harper
Justin Yarbrough and wife Karry

Sisters:
LaTressa Johnson and husband Carlos
KaDijah Cooper

Bonus Mom, Sandra McDaniel

Girlfriend, Nadia Suaste

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

10/1/2025

Musetta Dora Thompson Hosey, age 93, passed away on September 15, 2025 in San Augustine, Texas. She was born October 7, 1931 in Rayville, Louisiana to Jas Washington Thompson and Hattie Rayford.

Funeral service is at 10 am on Friday, October 3, 2025 at New Day Deliverance Holiness Church, 9001 Mesa Drive, Houston, TX 77026 with Minister Anthony Hawkins officiating and Bishop Elderidge Charlot, Sr. as eulogist. Visitation is from 2pm until 6pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, Texas. Burial is at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX under the direction of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Pastor Musetta Hosey leaves to cherish her memory:

Brother, Freddie Thompson of Bastrop, Louisiana

Children:
Eddie L. Thomas Jr. (Robbie) of Houston, Texas
Brenda Thomas Perry of Houston, Texas
Glanetta G. Thomas of Houston, Texas
Glenda K. Thomas of Houston, Texas
Sgt. Duane D. Thomas (Geneva) of San Antonio, Texas

14 grandchildren

18 great-grandchildren

7 great great-grandchildren

Brother-in-laws:
Steve Hosey of Sweeney, Texas
Enoch Hosey of Sweeney, Texas

Sister-in-Laws:
Moretta Williams of Sweeney, Texas
Janet Marie Pope of Sweeney, Texas

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services are under the direction of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.

09/26/2025

Mary Louise Ivey, 92, of Center, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Tenaha.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Fairview Cemetery in Center with Darwin Parrot officiating.

Born October 25, 1932, Mary is the daughter of Horace Napier and Clara Pearl Nail Napier. Having lost her mother at the age of four, Mary was lovingly raised by her aunt, Grace Stephens. She married her first husband, Perry Nelson Jolley, who was tragically killed in an oil refinery explosion in Waskom. Later, Mary met L.E. Ivey and the two were married. She faithfully served the Lord in ministry as a minister’s wife. Mary shared her musical talents by playing the organ, piano, and accordion both in the ministry and all over Shelby County. She was a lifelong member of the Assemblies of God Church.

She is survived by:

Children:
Mark Ivey and wife Janet of Crystal Beach
Scott Ivey of Fred
Jere and husband Joe Mitchell of Grapeland

Grandchildren:
Ashley and husband Miles Rollo of Houston
Kyle Ivey and wife Nena of Nacogdoches
Joel Mitchell and wife Jessica of Grapeland
Cassie Mitchell of Grapeland
Vail Ivey of Fred

Numerous great-grandchildren

Numerous cousins

Special friend, Debbie Gilchrist of Shelbyville

Preceded in death by her husband, Perry Nelson Jolley; husband, L.E. Ivey; and her parents, Horace Napier and Clara Pearl Nail Napier.

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

09/24/2025

09/24/2025

Gerald Glen Hendricks, 43, of Timpson, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, in Timpson.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Steven Berry officiating.

Born November 19, 1981, Gerald is the son of Lisa Hendricks.  He loved picking on his family, especially his sister, and making everyone laugh.  Gerald found joy in helping others and cherished the time spent fishing with his Pawpaw and lending a hand around the farm.  He always had something he was working on.  Gerald was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Timpson.

He is survived by:

Mother, Lisa Hendricks and David Hebert of Timpson

Sister, Alana and husband Daniel Holloway of Center

Brother, David Hendricks and wife Shelby of DeBerry

Uncles:
Bobby Hendricks and wife Rhonda of Timpson
DeWayne Hendricks of Garrison
Troyce Hendricks and wife Emily of Minden, Louisiana

Numerous nieces and nephews

Best friend, Bridgett Hudman of Timpson

Special grandparents, Tommy and Gracie Stockstill of Center and Bernard and Martha Metcalf of Shelbyville.

Preceded in death by his brother, Franky Blackwell; grandmother, Lena Fay Vaught; grandfather, Kenneth Eugene Hendricks; and stepfather, Billy Fredieu.

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