Shelby County Today

04/05/2018

Barbara Bussey Windham passed away at her home in Bossier City, LA, April 3, 2018. A private family memorial service will be held.

Barbara was a graduate of Center High School and Massey Business College. An astute business woman, she began her career working for her father in the family business, Bu-Pane Gas and Appliance.

Barbara married her high school sweetheart, John Dean Windham, and they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past December.

In 1970, Barbara and John opened Windham Home Furnishings and worked side by side until 1996 when the business was sold to Ivan Smith Furniture.

Barbara was an active leader in Beta Sigma Phi sororities, Center Reading Club, and many others. She was also a loyal supporter of John Dean when he served as Mayor of Center for over 20 years.

Barbara was a voracious reader of many genres and loved to travel. She also enjoyed caring for her plants and working in her yard. The consummate hostess, one of her favorite times was getting together with her group of life-long girl friends. Barbara was known for her quick wit and infectious laugh.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Dean; her parents, Mac and Mattie Lou Bussey; her brother, Charlie Mac Bussey; and her sister-in-law, Lucretia Liem Bussey.

Barbara is survived by: 
Her sons: 
Brad Windham of Center
John Phillip and her beloved daughter-in-law, Chana, of Bossier City, LA
Michael Windham of Bossier City

Granddaughters: 
Colleen Windham
Sarah Windham
Jessica Windham 
Rebecca Windham

Sister: Mary Lou Lout and husband, Howard, of Center

A host of other family and friends

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, The American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

04/03/2018

Kathy Himes, 64, of Nacogdoches, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Nacogdoches. Mrs. Himes was born on August 9, 1953 in Center, Texas. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

04/02/2018

Maynard Wilson, age 93, of Toledo Bend died March 26, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Wilson was born February 11, 1925, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and spent many of his early years in Ohio. He was a graduate of Struthers High School in Struthers, Ohio, as well as the University of Southern California. He proudly served his country during World War II, entering service in the U.S. Army and later serving with the U.S. Army Air Corps.

He dedicated a great part of his life to the education of others. In addition to being a teacher, Mr. Wilson coached football and tennis along with being a yearbook and school newspaper sponsor. He was a drummer and and an outstanding vaudeville performer. Mr. Wilson had enjoyed success and author and playwright resulting in great performances and pleasurable reading.

Mr. Wilson was a world traveler, finding great joy in his many visits through the years. He enjoyed living the latter years of life at Toledo Bend.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. They were married October 31, 1949, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

His survivors include his sons, Laurie Wilson and his wife Margaret of Toledo Bend, Texas, and Rick Wilson and his wife Traci of Elk Grove, California; and his grandchildren, Melayna and Matthew.

A life honoring service for Mr. Wilson is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Hemphill's First United Methodist Church, located at 181 Milam Street in Hemphill, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Paula Copty-Duplant.

Visit www.ForestOaksFuneralHome.com to offer memories and condolences.

Arrangements are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Forest Oaks Funeral Home, located at 601 W. Gibson Street (Hwy. 190) in Jasper, Texas.

04/02/2018

Memorial service for Rosa Pena, 45, of Nacogdoches, Texas will be Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11:00am at Todd Springs Baptist Church in (Old San Augustine Hwy) Shelbyville, Texas. Pena was born April 4, 1972 in Houston, Texas and raised in Shelbyville, Texas. Rosa died at her residence in Nacogdoches, Texas on March 28, 2018.

Rosa Pena is survived by:

Grandmother: Margureite King of Center, Texas

Daughter: Deundra Gray of Brookshire, Texas

Brother: Bridigo Pena (Michelle) of Joaquin, Texas

Sister: Dr. Margie Blount of Brookshire, Texas

Father: Bridigo Pena Sr (Olga) of Houston, Texas

Uncle: Roosevelt King Jr. of Shelbyville, Texas

Aunt: Dr. Jacqueline Pierre of Manama, Bahrain & Rosa Pena of Houston, Texas

Special Friend: Christopher Hart of Nacogdoches, Texas

Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas

03/28/2018

Dr. William V. “Bill” Ginn, Jr., 87, of Center, passed away March 8, 2018, in Center.

Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Karen Jones officiating.

Bill was born February 7, 1931, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Marie and William V. Ginn. The Ginns moved to Memphis, Tennessee, when Bill was a young child.  Bill graduated from Memphis State University, where he majored in Pre-pharmacy. He then graduated from the University Of Tennessee School Of Pharmacy, where he was a member of Rho Chi, the National Honor Society of Pharmacy. Following graduation, he went to Miami, Florida to do pharmacy internship.  It was there that he met the future Mrs. Ginn.  He was invited to join the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant, and was sent to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio.  It was there that Eleanor and Bill were married in the Post Chapel.  After their honeymoon, the Ginns were sent to Fort Sill Oklahoma in Lawton, Oklahoma. It was there that Bill became a helicopter pilot, and then a helicopter pilot instructor.  This promotion meant another move to Ozark, Alabama, the Home of Fort Rucker, the Helicopter Training Base.  After two years, he was granted an early release, and he entered the University Of Tennessee School Of Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee.  He graduated from the School of Medicine as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the National Honor Society of Medicine. 

After graduation, he did an internship and surgery residency at Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  Bill practiced in Memphis with a surgical group, until he was asked to join a medical group in Union City, Tennessee. In 1977, he moved to Center, Texas, to join the Memorial Clinic with Doctors Hunter Mallory and Joe B. Hooker.  In 1992, he was asked to head the Tenaha Clinic.  He was there until he retired in 1992.  Bill was a man of integrity with a great compassion for his patients.  His greatest gift was what he gave to his patients, a caring reassurance that their doctor had cared for them as he sat at the end of the hospital bed and did what no x-ray, scan or lab could do.  Bill was a member of First United Methodist Church in Center. 

Bill was a golfer, duck hunter, fisherman, wood carver of caricatures, carpenter, artist, banjo player, avid reader, bluegrass music fan and jazz fan.  He was always interested in furthering his knowledge of many subjects.  The family enjoyed camping and travelling.  Travelling to bluegrass festivals in “Little Darlin” was a favorite weekend adventure for Bill and Eleanor.  Thursday was a special day for Bill.  That’s the day the “Lunch Brunch” met to eat and ponder the great problems of our world.

Bill is survived by
Wife of 64 years and best friend: Eleanor of Center, Texas

Sons:
David Ginn of Center, Texas
Andy Ginn and wife, Jennifer, of Frisco, Texas

Granddaughter: Janie of Frisco, Texas

Grandson: Max of Frisco, Texas

Nieces and Nephew:
Elaine Pacello and husband, Tom, of Memphis, Tennessee
Ellen Porter and husband, Joe, of North Carolina
Bob and wife, Carol, of Olive Branch, Mississippi

Cousins:
Ana Marie Williamson and husband, Stephen, of Dallas, Texas
Ralph Riddle and wife, Jodi, of Rotan, Texas

His shadow and friend: Mollie

Preceded in death by
Parents: Marie and William Ginn
Brother: Dr. Bob Ginn
Niece: Elizabeth Fleming

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library, or the charity of your choice.

The family extends their special thanks to Accolade Hospice Staff Kerry, Jessica and Rita for their loving care for Dr. Ginn.  Special thanks also to Vondell Sanders for his loving care for Dr. Ginn.

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

03/30/2018

William David Jakab, 86, of Tenaha, Texas, passed away on March 29, 2018 in Center, Texas. He was born on October 2, 1931 in Washington, Canada to Andy and Emma Jakab. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. William Dee Daniel officiating. A visitation will be held prior to service time from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

William was a gentle and kind man who loved the Lord and his family. A truck driver by trade, he was a hard-working man that made sure he did everything he could to provide and care for his family. He enjoyed listening to Christian music and singing praises to his Heavenly Father. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas. 

William is survived by:

Son, David William Jakab and wife, Elvira of Alexandria, Kentucky

Daughter, Anna Clinton of Florence, South Carolina

Step-daughter, Dezray Jakab of Alexandria, Kentucky

Grandchildren: Joshua Clinton and Cameron Clinton

Step-grandchildren: Morgan Jakab, Jyda Meridia and Evany Meridia.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jakab and parents, Andy and Emma Jakab.

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

03/29/2018

Lesha A. McCoy Johnson, age 55, of San Augustine, Texas. Mrs. Johnson passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas.

Funeral service is Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at True Vine Baptist Church with internment at Union Grove Cemetery with Julius Teagle, Officiating. Visitation is the day of the Service.

She is survived by:

Son, Raheem Johnson of San Augustine, Texas

Parents, Mog and Ida McCoy of San Augustine, Texas

Brothers:
Garry P McCoy Sr. (Ester) of San Augustine, Texas
William Garrett of Center, Texas

Sisters:
Teresa Watson of Nacogdoches, Texas
Ashley McCoy of Jacquie, Texas
Tylrica McCoy of Center, Texas

As well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Services entrusted to Percy Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.

03/28/2018

Mr. Maynard Wilson, 93, of Toledo Bend died Monday, March 26, 2018, at his residence.

Arrangements are pending with Forest Oaks Funeral Home of Jasper. www.ForestOaksFuneralHome.com

03/25/2018

Gene Vail, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham and Bro. Kevin Windham officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mr. Vail was born January 11, 1950, in the Choice Community of Shelby County, to Jessie Vail and Sadie Borders Vail. He was the owner and operator of Vail & Son Auto & Wrecker Service since 1983. Mr. Vail enjoyed hunting in West Texas and also enjoyed fishing with Henry, Ed and his grandkids. He was known as “PawPaw” to everybody. Mr. Vail enjoyed playing cards with the Skinners. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by

Wife: Mary Vail of Shelbyville

Children:
Michael Vail and wife, Tonja, of Shelbyville
Tina Perez of Shelbyville

Special Daughter: Becky Adkinson

Grandchildren:
D.J. Vail and wife, Alison, of Shelbyville
Ashlyn Perez of Shelbyville
Jarod Perez of Shelbyville
Jesse Vail of Shelbyville
Aaron Haessly and wife, Brooke, of Kemp
Anthony Haessly of Kemp
Austin Gregory of Center
Avery Tindol of Center
Jaysen Tindol of Center
Shelby Ross of Louisiana

4 Great Grandchildren

Special Grandson: Maverick

Brothers:
Jessie Vail and wife, Pat, of Greenville
Harlon Vail and wife, Janet, of Dallas

Sisters:
Ellen Burke and husband, Sonny, of Decatur
Ivaneal King and husband, Leonard, of Euless

Nephews:
Jamie Killen and wife, Layla, of Shelbyville
Glen Burke of Decatur

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

Special Friends:
Marshall Skinner and wife, Rita, of Huxley
Ross Ochoa and wife, Charlotte, of Huxley
Ed Cates and wife, Mary, of Grand Prairie

Preceded in death by
Parents: Jessie Vail and Sadie Borders Vail
Sister: Lilly Killen
Brothers: Bill Vail, Leonard Vail

Pallbearers will be Aaron Haessly, Anthony Haessly, William Heintschel III, Kenneth Robinson, Jamie Killen, Ken Graves. Honorary pallbearer will be Ross Ochoa, Bobby Collins and James McDonald.

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