Shelby County Today

01/24/2019

Elton Stinson, Jr., 72, of Center, Texas passed away on January 23, 2019 in Center. He was born on November 17, 1946 in Austin, Texas to Elton M. Stinson, Sr. and Elizabeth Mary Stinson. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home

Elton grew up in Waco, Texas before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps following graduation. After returning home, Elton moved to Center where he met Edith Crouch. On July 31, 1976, the two were joined in marriage. Elton was a lover of the outdoors, and he enjoyed fishing very much. He also liked building model planes, extending his knowledge through watching documentaries and was an avid reader. One of Elton’s great passions were classic cars. When he and Edith met, he owned a 1967 GTO that he cared for like his own child. A devoted husband and father, Elton treasured each and every second spent with his wife and children.

Elton is survived by:
His beloved wife, Edith Stinson

Son, Elton Stinson, III

Daughter: Michelle Hetherington and husband, Kevin

Brothers: 
David Stinson 
Douglas Stinson

Grandchildren: 
Eric Ard and fiancé, Cassie Gulley
Ashley Poindexter and husband, Dakota
Jimmy Hetherington and wife, Lacy

Three great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elton and Elizabeth Stinson and sister, Margaret Holquin.

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. 

1/23/2019

Dortha Lee Terrell, 77, of Nacogdoches, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 20, 2019 surrounded by her family. Her final days were spent praying, singing, and praising God where the words “Glory, Glory, Glory” would be her last. She was born on June 30, 1941, the daughter of Horace Samuel Terrell and Meda Bella (Koonce) Terrell.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Laird Funeral Home with Brother Alders and Brother Rankin officiating. Interment will follow at Macune Cemetery in San Augustine, Texas. Visitation will be held on January 24, 2019 from 5-7 pm at Laird Funeral Home. 

Dortha was a member of Christian Life Center and previously a long-time member of Woden United Pentecostal Church. She truly loved and treasured her church family. Spending time in God’s house and in His word were very important to her. She absolutely cherished time spent with family and loved family gatherings. Known by many as “Dot” or “Granny”; she considered everyone family. She was so adored by all.

In her spare time, you could find her reading her Bible, putting puzzles together, or playing Bingo. Dortha was a beautiful soul who loved unconditionally. Her memory will live in the hearts of those closest to her forever. 

Dortha is survived by:

Sons: 
Joe Steven Cartwright and wife Dianna of Sulphur, Louisiana
Ralph Cartwright and wife Tracy of Lufkin

Daughters: 
Buanita Garcia and husband Dario of Nacogdoches
Gladys O’Rear and husband Mark of Huxley, Texas

Daughter-in-law: JoLynn Fountain of Center

11 grandchildren

28 great-grandchildren

1 great-great-grandchild, and a second great-great grandchild expected in August

Brother: Edward Terrell and wife Joyce of Diboll

Sisters: 
Juanice Plummer of West Virginia
Ara Wilkerson of Lufkin
Billie Coronado and husband Freddy of Nacogdoches

Sister-in-law: Shirley Terrell of Diboll

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Horace Samuel Terrell and Meda Bella Terrell; granddaughter, Kimberly Cartwright; sons, Samuel “Sammy” Cartwright and Eddie Fountain; brother, Horace Samuel Terrell Jr.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dario Garcia, Mark O’Rear, Henry Curbow, Cody Fountain, Dario Garcia Jr., Michael Garcia, Samuel “Sam” Cartwright Jr. and Tony Bradshaw-Cartwright.

Special thanks to the compassionate staff of Accolade Hospice, Willowbrook Nursing Center, and Nacogdoches Medical Center.

The Terrell family is being served by Laird Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.lairdfh.net.

01/22/2019

Shirley (Pat) Patterson, 85 of Campbell, passed away on January 18, 2019. Memorial services will be 2 P.M., Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Ralson officiating. 

Mr. Patterson was born October 26, 1933 in Center, Texas to Mirtis Patterson and Bettie Oliver. He married JoAnn Vivian Fugitt on December 17, 1965 in Royse City, Texas. He retired after serving more than 25 total years with both the United States Air Force and Postal Service. He also owned an upholstery business with his wife. 

He is survived by:
His daughter, Tina Jo Tidwell and fiancé, James Coe, step-sons, Johnny Dale Fugitt and wife, Vickie, Jimmy Lee Halbert and wife, Nancy, and Stephen Lynn Allard, daughter-in-law, Dosky Allard, twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, nephew Richard Clay and wife, Iris, niece, Rena Thompson and husband, James and cousins, Edna Earle and George Wayne Duke.

He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers, Drew Patterson and Arlie Patterson, sisters, Edna Duke and Loyce Jean Sanders.

Services under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel, Greenville, Texas.

01/21/2019

Glenn Kerr, 72, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on January 20, 2019 in Center, Texas. He was born on November 3, 1946 in Center, Texas to Troy Kerr and Bennie Sumner McNease. A graveside service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Terry Goodnight officiating. 

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home.

Glenn grew up in Cypress, Texas. At the age of 14, Glenn’s mother remarried C.L. McNease who grew to love him as his own. C.L. became more than a step-father to Glenn. He was his dad. After graduating from Cy-Fair High School Glenn remained in the Houston area to continue his education. He met the love of his life, Robbie Kemp in Houston in 1970. They were married on July 3, 1971 and started a beautiful family together. In 1978, they decided to move back to Center. Glenn was a proud and devoted member of Lone Star Baptist Church where he took on many roles including Sunday School teacher and served as a deacon. Glenn was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish any chance he could. He also had a passion for flying airplanes and even tried his hand at golf. A quiet and humble man, Glenn was deeply loved by his family who he treasured beyond words. 

Glenn is survived by his beloved wife, Robbie; sons, Kevin Lee Kerr and Christopher Jason Kerr and wife, Dayna; father, C.L. McNease; cousin, Carolyn Field; grandchildren, Gabriel Jacob Kerr and Abigail Morgan Kerr.

He is preceded in death by his biological father, Troy Kerr and his mother, Bennie McNease.

Pallbearers will be Joe Yarborough, Glenn Wilburn, Barry Doggett, Enrique Rodriguez, Danny Bailey, Matt Allen and Clay Krueger.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gabriel Jacob Kerr, Stephen Andrusick, Burton Brown, Steven Savage, William Morris and Hugh Halstead.

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.

01/18/2019

Tony Harland Barclay, 79, of Frisco, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in Frisco.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church in Frisco. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Joyce Cravens officiating.  Interment will follow at Woods Post Office Cemetery in Panola County.

Tony was born February 19, 1939, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, to Ernest J. Barclay and Alma L. Stone Barclay. He served in the US Navy, was a firefighter in Carlsbad, New Mexico, and worked in Saudi Arabia in the 60’s. Tony later joined Anixter Cable Company and worked there for 30 years before retiring. He loved Dallas Cowboy football and was one of their biggest fans. Tony was a member of Grace Avenue United Methodist Church in Frisco, where he was involved in the Providence Sunday School Class. He was also a lifetime member of B.P.O.E. Carlsbad #1558.

He is survived by:
Daughter: Penny Budai of Redding, California

Grandchildren: 
Angelina and Tony Budai of Redding, California

Great grandchildren: Paloma and Perlina Budai

Brother: Heath J. Barclay and wife Alice of San Antonio

Brothers-in-law: 
Mike Baldwin and wife Joan of Center
Sam Baldwin and wife Shree of Tenaha

Sisters-in-law: 
Helen Baldwin Pleasant and husband Otis of Center
Jana Baldwin of Conroe
Patricia Baldwin Edmondson and husband Bill of Waskom

Special cousin: Tom Barclay.

Preceded in death by wife: Sandra Jo Barclay; parents, Ernest J. Barclay and Alma L. Stone Barclay; brothers-in-law, Jacky Lynn Baldwin, James “Jimmy” Edmond Baldwin; mother and father-in-law, Jessie Lee Hartt Baldwin and James Edmond Baldwin; niece, Pam Baldwin.

Pallbearers will be Mr. Barclay’s nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie Massei, John Egan, Wayne Williams, Ed Shaw, Tom Barclay, Bruce Martin, David VanHouten.

Memorial donations can be made to Sandra Baldwin Barclay Scholarship Fund at Tenaha High School or Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs).

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

01/11/2019

On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, William Edward Prentice, Jr., a loving husband and kind father of six children, passed away in Bangkok, Thailand.

Also known as “Bill” and “Dad” to his loved ones, William was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a great man of many contraries. With a love for the earth and a nurturing for all that grows on it and in it, he graduated from LSU with a degree in International Agriculture. That passion took him to diverse places and a variety of jobs that included cultivating native fruit, building schools, teaching lepers to farm, cattle ranching, and more. He worked for a time with the Peace Corps and the National Council of Churches and later went into business on his own. These many ventures took him for a short time to Jamaica and across South America, particularly Ecuador, for nearly two decades.

With high regard for all people and a deep respect for plants and animals alike, William left an impact everywhere he went and on everyone whom he met. Comfortable speaking English and Spanish, he treated everyone as an equal regardless of background. He was calm and gentle in demeanor but also quite the talker. He could find a friend in anyone. But he was also so easy to talk to about anything. A hard worker, William believed in honesty and giving your best. He loved to get his hands dirty outside planting endless rows of fruit trees, muscadine vines, and vegetable plots and taking care of the fish, the dogs, the chickens, the guineas, the turkeys, the donkeys, the duck, the goat, and the mule. If he’d had it his way, he’d spend his days outside, perhaps riding in his buggy with Kassie, his beloved mule. But he was also perfectly content indoors drinking a good cup of coffee with chicory and reading whatever he could get his hands on.

Yes, while he was a farmer at heart, William was also an avid reader and known to many for his intellectual nature. Well-read and cultured, he was more likely to listen to NPR than music, but he could also turn around and recommend a musical or book of poetry to you. Because of the value he placed on learning, he moved his family from Ecuador back to his home country the U.S. in the hopes of ensuring a better education for his children.

After a few moves across the southern states, William established his life and family in Center, Texas. He started his work in the poultry industry, with stints for Green Acres and later Pilgrims. Later, he made the jump to the water well business with the opening of Pixie Water Wells, a business he started as a joint venture with his sons. Named in honor of his mother Celia, whose starting investment launched the company, Pixie became so associated with William that he was often even called “Mr. Pixie.” A good neighbor to all, William was well known in the Center community and believed in supporting local business and local people.

Above all, William had an insatiable appetite for truth, specifically Bible truth. Throughout his life, he read and investigated the Bible often, but the turning point in his life came when he became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The knowledge he acquired and his subsequent dedication to God brought on changes to the way he thought, spoke and acted and gave him the greatest joy and satisfaction in his life. Because of the sense of purpose it gave him and the powerful effect it had on him, William loved to share Bible truths with everyone. He believed in choosing to be happy and maintained a positive attitude throughout life. If there’s one thing we all remember of him, it’s his wonderful smile.

William was preceded in death by his father, William Edward Prentice, Sr. He is survived by his wife Ines, his six children, Daniel, Paul, Rebeca, William, Hannah, and Stephanie, his mother Celia, his brother David, six grandchildren, Elizabeth, Katherine, Melaina, Ruben, Celia, and Olive, several cousins, nieces and nephews, and a large, extended family in Ecuador.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the John D. Windham Civic Center in Center at 3 P.M. Flowers can be sent to Mangum Funeral Home.

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

01/14/2019

Barbara Maxine Youngblood, 77, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Clifton Hughes officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center.

Mrs. Youngblood was born March 30, 1941, in Shelby County, to Alvin Johnson and Addie Gillis Johnson. Barbara was a loving, devoted, exceptional wife, mother and nanny. She and her husband, Jimmy, were married on November 10, 1961, and enjoyed 57 years together. Their union brought forth 2 children, 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, with another due in July 2019.

Barbara spent her life taking care of her family and making absolutely sure everyone around her was comfortable and certainly well-fed. She and Jimmy loved camping and took Ronnie and Becky all over the United States on vacations. Her favorite place was the mountains of Colorado. She worked for many years at Center ISD and loved all the students and her coworkers. She and Sandy Hudspeth formed a special bond that would last forever.

Barbara’s family had game nights regularly, and her favorite game was UNO. However, nobody wanted to sit next to her because she became a woman possessed. Her favorite target was her daughter-in-law, Margaret.

Barbara leaves behind family and friends who love her dearly and will miss her tremendously. But, she is now smiling down on everyone as she walks with her Lord and Savior.

She is survived by:

Her husband, Jimmy Youngblood of Center

Children:
Ronnie Youngblood and wife Margaret of Center
Beck Elliott and husband Puncho of Huxley

Grandchildren:
Joni Youngblood of Shelbyville
Koby Youngblood and wife Alyssa of Shelbyville
Michael Elliott of Huxley and girlfriend Julie Spivey of Warren

Great-grandchildren: Sabryn, Cade, Kambry, Izzy, Guner, Deacon, and #7 due in July

Sister: Sandra Harkness and husband Billy of Center.

Preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Johnson and Addie Gillis Johnson.

Pallbearers will be Michael Elliott, Roby Youngblood, Guner Youngblood, Cade Collins, Tyler Windham, Brian Harkness, Benny Baugh, and Stan Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Scooter Hughes, Shane Hughes, Lee Hughes, Tommy Henry, and Terry Henry.

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

01/13/2019

Billy Ray Magness, 82, of Timpson, Texas passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, in Center, Texas, surrounded by loved ones.  Born March 25, 1936, in Clute, Texas to the late William Horace and Ludie Mae (Bass) Magness. Visitation will be held Sunday January 13, 2019 from 3 – 5 PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas.

Funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, January 14, 2019, at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Charles Williams and Bro. Levi Cohorst officiating.  Interment will follow in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.  

Billy graduated from Timpson High School in 1954 and received his Masters in Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. His life was devoted to the field of education where he took great pride in molding young minds and lives. He taught and coached at China ISD and Tenaha ISD before returning home to Timpson where he coached girls’ athletics and taught social studies. In 1978, Billy was led to become the principal for the Shelby County Cooperative Special Education Program and he remained there until his retirement in 1997.

Billy married the love of his life, Nora Ann and the two shared over 40 wonderful years together before her passing in 2002. He later married Mary, whom he knew in high school, and the two remained lovingly devoted to one another’s care until Billy passed. Billy enjoyed the outdoors when he was not working in education. He had a collection of stories that he was happy to share about all of his fishing and squirrel hunting adventures. Billy was a loyal member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years. During his service there, he took on the responsibility of deacon and Sunday School teacher. Many memories and laughs will be treasured and missed by all that knew him. 

Billy is survived by:
His wife: Mary Magness

Son: Tim Magness and wife Nancy

Grandchildren:
TJ Magness
Kymber Magness
Haven Boniol

Great-grandchildren: 
Jazen Boniol
Rylah Boniol

A host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Nora Ann Magness; sisters, Doris Gibbs, Betty Jo Hardin, and Dorothy Mullins.

Pallbearers serving are Bobby Yarborough, Jim McDonald, Tim McDonald, John Temple, William Paul Mullins, and Dr. Cengiz Satir.

Honorary pallbearer serving is Charlie Rhodes.

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.

01/10/2019

Steven "Steve" Edward Hampton, 76, of Center, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on September 7, 1942 in Henderson, Texas to C.B. Hampton and Mable Inez Owens Hampton. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. 

A visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. 

Steve graduated from Sam Houston High School in Houston, Texas and shortly after started building and inspecting radio and microwave towers. He moved back to Shelby County in 1967 where he received a position building cooling towers. While there, he met Ann Parker and the two were married on March 1, 1969. Steve had a desire to take a new route professionally and began driving trucks cross-country for Melton Truck Lines. In 1970, he transferred to Vernon Sawyer Truck Lines in Bastrop, Louisiana and four years later, in 1974 became the owner and operator. He successfully built his business into a strong and long-lasting company that he loved for 22 years. In 1996, Steve made the decision to uproot from his life-long career and move to Dallas to try his hand at something new. He went to work for R-COM Construction Company installing underground copper and fiber optic cables. He remained there until his retirement in 2011 when he moved back to Center. 

Steve is survived by:
His son: Ronnie Hampton and wife, Lisa of Farmerville, Louisiana

Sister: Sharon Porter and husband, Michael of Center, Texas

Granddaughters: 
Hailey Kenly and husband, Zach of West Monroe, Louisiana
Faithe Ann Brown and husband, David of  West Monroe, Louisiana

Great-granddaughter: Madalyn Kenly of West Monroe, Louisiana

Great-grandson: Brandon Kenly of West Monroe, Louisiana

Niece: Monica Zimmerman and husband, Scott of Katy, Texas

Nephew: Justin Porter and wife, Carissa of Tenaha, Texas

Great-nieces: 
Kalyn Gilchrist and Matt Strickland of St. Petersburg, Florida
Hadley, Harper and Hollynn Porter all of Tenaha, Texas

Great-nephew: Jacob Zimmerman of Katy, Texas. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann Parker Hampton; parents, C.B. and Inez Hampton; and brother, Michael Lee Hampton. 
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.