Shelby County Today

02/06/2019

Billie Lou Green, 94, of Timpson, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born January 9, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Alfonse W. Malin and Helen (Czerp) Malin.
Funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Tennessee Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. 

Visitation will be held Friday, February 08, 2019 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas.

Billie Lou was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her father acquired a position managing horse stables for Texas State Parks, moving them to Kerrville, Texas. She had the pleasure of meeting Texas Rangers, learning to ride horses many different styles, and acquired a passion for loving horses in general. She graduated from Kerrville High School. Billie met her future husband in Kerrville near where he was stationed during WWII. She married the love of her life, George Thomas Green, November 1, 1944. They moved to Houston, Texas for 15 years, then transferred to Kankakee, Illinois for 18 years.

Billie worked as secretary to the President of the University of Houston, and as secretary to the Publisher of the Kankakee Journal while raising two wonderful children with her husband. They retired and moved to Timpson, Texas, her husband's childhood home, in 1980. Billie and George spent over 61 years together before his passing in 2006. Billie loved spending time with her family, especially the three grandkids. Billie was a seamstress, enjoyed home décor projects, and was very crafty. She was a very kind and loving lady. Billie was most concerned about others, never wanting attention drawn to herself. She was an active member of Tennessee Presbyterian Church and has served in many capacities such as Church Clerk and Elder and she was on the Tennessee Cemetery Permanent Trust Fund for many years. 

She is survived by:
Her grandchildren: 
Michael Edward Riberdy
Christopher Thomas Green
Aaron Max Green 

Billie is preceded in death by her parents, Alfonse W. Malin and Helen Malin Mackey; granddaughter, Faith Nicole Green; daughter, Patricia Elaine Riberdy; Aunt, Wanda Hintz; husband, George Thomas Green; son, George “Tom” Thomas Green, Jr.
 
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.

02/06/2019

Peggy Gregg, 85, of Center, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in Conroe.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2019, at Pool Cemetery in Richards. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to service with Bro. Keith Rose officiating.
Mrs. Gregg was born February 13, 1933, in Post, to Howard McDonald and Hazel Bronson McDonald.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.  Mrs. Gregg was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by:
Her sons: 
Robert Gregg of Center
Charles Wessley Gregg of Cut and Shoot

5 grandchildren

9 great-grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Sunny” Gregg; parents, Howard McDonald and Hazel Bronson McDonald; sister, Virginia Miller; brothers, Robert McDonald, Howard McDonald, Charlie Hart.

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

02/02/2019

Gloria “Faye” Livingston Fleming (Mammaw & Sis) was surrounded by loved ones when she peacefully went to be with her Lord on February 2, 2019. She was born in Shelby County, Center, TX on April 22, 1928 to Louis Montgomery and Della Carven Livingston. On June 17, 1947 she married her soulmate and husband, Clyde Mathew Fleming, who preceded her in death in 2002.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Billy Mac Fleming in 1985, her great-granddaughter, Pamela Lynn Sanders Chauncey in 1993, brothers Audra Livingston,

Aubra Livingston, Jim Livingston, Sam Livingston and sisters Olga Adams, Imma Jean Bush, and Pat Shroyer. 
Mammaw was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Her family was the joy of her life. 

She is survived by:
Her daughter: Pam Sanders and son-in-law Kerry Sanders of New Waverly, Texas

Grandson: Jeff Fleming and wife Casey Fleming of Huffman, TX

Granddaughters:
Jeni Heard and husband Jon Heard of Porter, TX
Lacy Bridges and husband Justin Bridges of Orange Beach, AL,
Amy Hawthorne and husband Shane Hawthorne of Willis, TX

She was loved and will be greatly missed by thirteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and one on the way.

She is also survived by:
Brother: Bill Livingston

Sisters:
Pauline Brittan
Joy Jones
Dianne Jones
Linda Clifton

Sister-in-law: Adelle Livingston 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 5pm-8 pm. Services will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Both services will be held at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, TX. Burial will immediately follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery.

01/31/2019

Elmer Lee Bray, 75, of Timpson, Texas passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019, surrounded by loved ones.  Born April 7, 1943, in Timpson, Texas to the late Charlie Bray and Dollie (Clifton) Bray.
Memorial service will be held at 4 PM on Monday, February 4, 2019, at Corinth Baptist Church, with Bro. Carroll Jones officiating.  

Elmer was born in Timpson and moved to South Texas shortly after his birth.  He served his great country in the United States Army in Turkey, Egypt and many other countries.  He met his lovely wife Sandra and the two were married.  They returned back to his home place in Timpson in 1989.  The two have spent over 36 years wonderful years together.  He, Sandra, and the children are a very close family. They share a very special bond.  Elmer enjoyed spending time with his family.  He always made sure the grandchildren were cared for and had everything he thought they needed.  He loved to travel and cook.  While living in South Texas he loved to go shrimping.  

He is survived by his lovely wife, Sandra Bray; son, Brad Jackson; daughter, Misty Salazar and husband Pablo; Michelle Mai; grandchildren, Hannah, James Lee, and Alexsandra James Fabian; brother, Clifton Wayne Bray and wife Debbie; sisters, Denise Henlsey and husband John, Melverine Meyers and husband Clifford; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.  

Elmer is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Dollie (Clifton) Bray; brother, Charles Bray; sister, Ann Yates.

Family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his honor to Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Volunteer Services, 510 Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101.

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.

01/29/2019

Patricia Kay Stanley Lawrence passed away January 28, 2019, at age 68, in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born July 18, 1950 in Center, Texas, to the late Audrie Baker Stanley and Dayton Bruce Stanley. She was the youngest of three sisters, Sarah Ruth Stanley Helms, who preceded her in death, and Jeanette Stanley Tinkle of Tyler, Texas. She was married to the late Freddy Charles Lawrence, Sr in 1979. Mrs. Lawrence attended and was a dedicated member of New Hope Congregational Methodist Church in Center. 

Patricia grew up in Center and lived there for her entire 68 years of life. From her youngest days, she always wanted to be a teacher. She would line her dolls up against the wall and teach them Reading, Writing and Arithmetic; and then drill them again the following day to make sure they remembered! She attended Center schools all 12 years and graduated from Center High School in 1968. Patricia went on to attend Panola College and then earn her Bachelors’ and Masters’ Degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University. After graduating from SFA, she began her teaching career at Center Junior High and then Center Elementary School. She devoted 41 years of her life to the teaching profession all at CISD. Patricia considered herself blessed to have been a teacher and missed teaching every day following her retirement. She was and still is loved by so many of her previous students. She was born to be a teacher and has led many to join this profession! 

Patricia’s children were the loves of her life. Her grandchildren were their “Momom’s” pride and joy. Aunt “Tricia” will forever be loved and missed by her entire family. 

Survivors include:

Sons: 
David Lawrence of Center
Charles Lawrence of Texarkana

Daughter, Melissa Munoz and husband, Alex of Center

Sister, Jeanette Tinkle and husband, Pat of Tyler

Grandchildren:
Alexis Barlow
Avery Lawrence
Mia Munoz
Jeremy, Tara and John Lawrence
Elizabeth Hendrix
Justin Stapleton
Desiree Munoz
Victoria Barker
Jonathan Lawrence
Jeffery Lawrence

Nephew:
Todd Thompson

Nieces:
Pete Helms
Jodi Ellis
Jill Lupton

Numerous great-grandchildren, other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Charles Lawrence, Sr.; parents, Dayton Bruce and Audrie Stanley; sister, Sarah Ruth Stanley Helms; sons, Alan Lawrence and Greg Lawrence; father-in-law, Fred C. Lawrence; and mother-in-law, Ruth Watson Lawrence.

Because of Patricia’s passion for learning and education, the family requests that memorial donations be made to a scholarship fund account ending in 6501 that has been set up at Farmers State Bank in memory of Patricia Lawrence. The money will be used for educational purposes such as scholarships and providing classrooms with needed school supplies.

Pallbearers are Todd Thompson, Robert Ellis, Patrick Lupton, Jeremy Smith, Collin McElroy and Sean Crouch.

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

01/28/2019

Francis Livingston, 78, of Shreveport, Louisiana, formerly of Timpson, passed away on January 27, 2019 in Shreveport. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Timpson, Texas to Fred Hammers and Ruby Wiley Hammers. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home prior to service time. 

Francis grew up in Timpson and attended Timpson High School. She met Ben Frank McCauley, and they were married on October 13, 1964 in Orange, Texas. The two spent a wonderful 11 years together in DeQuincy, Louisiana before Ben passed away in January of 1973. Almost 11 years later, Francis married James Elmer Livingston and the two would reside in Center for five years until James’ passing in 1989. Francis was full of life and laughter. Her comical demeanor was sure to brighten a room. She loved doing crafts and crochet. She also enjoyed keeping her mind active by working crossword puzzles and writing letters. She was a homemaker for most of her life; a selfless and caring woman who put the needs of her family before her own. Francis was a member of First Baptist Church in Blanchard. 

Francis is survived by:
Her brother: Donald Hammers of Shreveport, Louisiana

Sister: Bessie Nix of Shreveport, Louisiana

A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Ben McCauley; second husband, James Livingston; parents, Fred and Ruby Hammers; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Joyce Hammers; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Ben Freibaurer; nephew, Rodney Hammers; niece, Theresa Johnson and twin infant sons. 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net

01/28/2019

Ann Hawkins, 81, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Mrs. Hawkins was born August 26, 1937, in Tenaha, to Harold Gary and Alma Parrish Gary. She was a self-employed beautician for 54 years. Her hobbies included spending time with family and friends, flower gardening and traveling. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center, where she was involved in the Dorcus Sunday School Class.

She is survived by:

Her children:
Sheryl Graves and husband Randy of Gary
Joanne Shillings of Center

Special friend, Randolph Lout of Center

Grandchildren:
Eric Graves of The Woodlands
Todd Graves and wife Soni of The Woodlands
Shanna Carlton of Center
Chad Carlton and fiancé Tracy Parker of Center

Great-grandchildren:
Zac Carlton of Center
Triston Carlton of Center
Jaxon Graves of The Woodlands
Ashton Graves of The Woodlands
Baylor Graves of The Woodlands
Katie Bell Graves of The Woodlands
Bella Carlton of Center

A host of nieces and nephews

Sister, Cora Jean Canipe of Garland

Fur baby, Sophie

Preceded in death by husband of 52 years, Jack Hawkins; parents, Harold Gary and Alma Parrish Gary; brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Margie Gary; sister, Bonita Goolsby.

Pallbearers will be Eric Graves, Todd Graves, Chad Carlton, Zac Carlton, Mark Gary, and Craig Gary. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Walker, McNeil Moore, and Steve Jeans.

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

01/28/2019

Danny Paul Bush, 65, of Center, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2019 in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was born on October 28, 1953 in Shelby County to Alfred Henry Bush and Mary Dave Bush. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Mt. Herman Cemetery with Bro. Andy Wilson officiating. A visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:30 PM on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

Danny Paul is survived by:
His beloved wife: Brenda Bush of Center

Daughter: Wendy Castleberry and husband, Andy of Longview

Brother and sister-in-law: Michael Henry and Joyce Bush of Center

Sister-in-law: Sheila Clark of Center

Father-in-law and mother-in-law: Steve and Margie Stephens of Center

Grandchildren: 
Cameron, Collin and Caden Castleberry all of Longview

Nieces and nephews: 
Randi Kay and Grant Menzies
Lindsey and Jacob Smith
Dustin Clark
Michael and Nicole Bush
Lindsey Bush

Numerous great-nieces and great-nephews

Numerous other cousins, family and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Henry and Mary Bush and son, Cody Daniel Bush.
Pallbearers will be Wayne “Spud” Fausett, Robbie Williams, Michael Bush, Kyle Bush, Bubba Bush, Dewayne Bush, Don Bush, Tommy “DZ” Johnson, Jacob Smith and Johnny Porter.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the scholarship in memory of their son, Cody Daniel Bush. 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

01/25/2019

Ruth Mae Page Osby, 67 of Timpson, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Funeral service is Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2pm at First Smyrna Baptist Church, Timpson, Texas. Interment at Smyrna Cemetery in Timpson with Pastor Cedric Grace officiating.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Anita Tutt of Timpson

Son, Mack Osby, Jr.

Daughter, Monica Hines (Robert)

14 Grandchildren and 39 Great-grandchildren

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.