Shelby County Today

10/30/2019

Margaret Landis Robertson, 85, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze with Bro. Scott Mayer officiating.

Mrs. Robertson was born December 17, 1933, in Kountze, to Orval Landis and Clara Rust Landis. She was self-employed in the timber industry. She loved to shop and spend time with her grandkids. Mrs. Robertson was a member of First Baptist Church in Center, where she was involved in the Golden Harvest Club.

She is survived by: 
Her children: 
Randy Robertson and wife Lesa of Center
Jay Robertson and wife Kym of Center

Grandchildren: 
Ginger Garrett and husband Luke of Joaquin
Toby Robertson and wife Melissa of Center
Payton Robertson of Shreveport, Louisiana

Great-grandchildren: 
Ally Garrett of Austin
Lauren Garrett of Joaquin
Whitney Garrett of Joaquin
Savannah Robertson of Center
Lexi Robertson of Center

Brothers and sisters: 
Orval “Bo” Landis Jr. of Kountze
Martha Winter of Kountze
Wilma Langston of Kountze
Johnny Landis of Kountze

Numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Vance and Betty Green.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Max Robertson; parents, Orval Landis and Clara Rust Landis; and sister, Dorothy Glaze.

Pallbearers will be Toby Robertson, Luke Garrett, J.R. Faulkner, Curtis Eaves, Nicholas Santana, and Robert Langston. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Stegall and Maxie Eaves.  

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Carla Hornbuckle, staff at Lakeside Village, Pine Grove Nursing Home, and Affinity Hospice for their special care.

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

10/28/2019

Funeral services for Patricia Ann Hartsfield, 61, of Lufkin, Texas are pending. Mrs. Hartsfield died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas.

Mrs. Hartsfield passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Woodland Heights Medical Center. She was born on March 26, 1958 in Selma Alabama. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 1:00pm at Lubbock Street Church of Christ (401 Lubbock Street in Lufkin, Texas 75902.) Minister Norvie Cottingham will officiate.

Mrs. Hartsfield is survived by:
Husband:  James Hartsfield
Son:  Joseph Paul Hartsfield
Grandchildren:  Tytiana, Zoe, and Journey Hartsfield
Brothers:  James, Davis, Jr., Percy Davis, and Donnie Davis
Sister:  Tamekia Gibson (Tyyance)

Visitation: Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Lubbock Street Church of Christ at 11:00 A.M.

Committal: Cedar Grove Cemetery

Service entrust to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935

Please visit Hicks Mortuary website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net 

10/22/2019

Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Dr. Clyde Thomas, 77, formerly of Omaha Nebraska and now of Mesquite, Texas.

Dr. Thomas passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. Dr. Thomas was born on June 9, 1942 in Haslam, Texas. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 1:00pm at Triumph the Church of God in Christ (908 Daniels Street Center, Texas 75935). Elder Lon Boyce of Dallas, Texas will be officiating.   

Dr. Thomas attended schools at C.H. Daniels High School in Center, Texas; Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas; University of Nebraska at Omaha; and Nebraska at Lincoln. Dr. Thomas was enlisted in the United States Army.

Dr. Thomas church affiliation was Church of God in Christ. Dr. Thomas occupation includes teaching and mental health profession. Dr. Thomas was active in many organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha, Shriners, Mason, MAD, DADs, Softball Commissioner, Halfway House Counselor, YMCA Counselor and instructor of a mathematic department.  

Dr. Thomas was proceeded in death by parents (John and Virginia Thomas) and (brother) Eric Thomas. 

Dr. Thomas is survived by:
Son: Clyde Thomas II of Omaha, Nebraska 

Daughter: India Thomas, Kelly of Tacoma, Washington 

Grandchildren:
Tiara Kelly
Aujahnae Porter

Brothers: 
William Thomas, Sr. (Maria) of Tyler, Texas
David Thomas, Sr. (Andrea) of Dallas, Texas

Sisters: 
Evelyn Cooper of Tyler, Texas
Geraldine Steel of Center, Texas
Deloris Stripling (Verlon) of San Augustine, Texas
Shirley Johnson of Carthage, Texas
Sarah Coats of Mesquite, Texas
Joyce Mitchell (Joe) of Garland, Texas

Visitation: Friday, October 25, 2019 at Hicks Chapel viewing hours are 6:00pm -8:00pm

Committal: Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas 

Service entrust to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935

Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net 

10/21/2019

David Ardis Hogan, 73, of Center, Texas passed away on October 20, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born January 31, 1946, in Shelby County, David is the son of the late Aubrey Ardis Hogan and Clara (Foresyth) Hogan. 

David is survived by:

Sister, Cherry Davis, of Center, TX

Nephews:
Allen Hogan and wife Debra, of Center, TX
Jeff Hogan and wife Kassie, of Centerville, TX

Nieces:
Stacey Middleton and husband Martin, of Wills Point, TX
Ashley Hines of Center
Casey Davis of Center

Numerous Great Nieces and Nephews and a host of family and friends. 

David is proceeded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Clara Hogan; his brother, Gene Hogan and Brother-in-Law, Billy Davis.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 1PM with service to follow at 2PM at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

10/20/2019

Gail Joleen Abercrombie Keys, 65, of Center, Texas passed away on October20, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born February 9, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, Gail is the daughter of the late Waymon Duaine Abercrombie and Laverne (Leach) Dooley. Memorial service will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 2PM at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas with Bro. Larry Chandler officiating.

Gail graduated from David W. Carter High School in Dallas, Texas. She married Ronald Keys and they raised two children, Kevin and Christy. The two were married over 27 years. Life happened and she later married Greg Frame whom has preceded her in death. Gail was loved by all, having lots of friends that she enjoyed spending time with. She never missed the opportunity to cheer her grandchildren on in all sports activities they were involved in. Even in the end as her grandson was playing football on Friday night she was listening for his name on the radio to cheer him on. Gail enjoyed sewing, and definitely had a crafty hand. She found great joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren as life allowed. Gail was a member of Central Baptist Church.

She is survived by:

Mother, Patricia Abercrombie

Son, Kevin Duaine Keys and wife Kristy

Daughter, Christy Jackson and husband David

Brothers:
Rodney Abercrombie and wife Kristy
Dan Abercrombie and wife Deborah

Sister, Cindy Abercrombie

Grandchildren:
Krystal Keys
Dawson Jackson
Ethan Jackson

Numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Gail is preceded in death by her parents, Waymon Duaine Abercrombie and Laverne Leach Dooley; husbands, Ronald Keys and Greg Frame.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net. 

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

10/17/2019

A. Dale Carter, 69 of Houston, passed away October 7, 2019 in Houston.

Graveside service is Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 12:30pm at Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas.

She is survived by:

Cousin, Q.T. (Pauline) Edwards of Center

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

10/16/2019

Billy Ferguson, 67, of Garrison, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2019, at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Garrison with Bro. Cookie Fitzgerald officiating.

Mr. Ferguson was born November 2, 1951, in Garrison, to Powel James Ferguson and Betty Louise Clifton Ferguson.  He loved his children and his family.  Mr. Ferguson attended First Baptist Church.

He is survived by:
His wife: Etta Ferguson of Nacogdoches

Brother: Willis Ferguson and wife Joyce of Garrison

Sisters: 
Nancy Ferguson of Etoile
Melanie Ferguson of Etoile
Fran Fitzgerald and husband Cookie of Chireno

Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives

He is preceded in death by his children, Vanessa J. Ferguson and Billy Joseph Ferguson; parents, Powel James Ferguson and Betty Louise Clifton Ferguson; brothers, James Ferguson and Rolin Ferguson; and sisters, Mattie McCarty and Betty Jernigan.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Fitzgerald, Jack Brittain, Willis Ferguson Jr., Michael Adkinson, Marcus Adkinson, and Brandon Lawson.

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

10/15/2019

Brenda S. Adkinson, 70, of Milam, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019, in Milam.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 18, 2019, at White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County. 

Mrs. Adkinson was born April 16, 1949, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Levi Newcomb and Crystal Martin Newcomb. She moved to Texas in 1978 and later married Willie Adkinson in 1980. In 2006, she moved to Milam. She lived for the Lord and loved her family with all her heart. Her son and grandson were her pride and joy and everything she did was for them. She will be dearly missed. Mrs. Adkinson was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by:

Husband, Willie Adkinson

Son, Robert Allen Guider

Grandson, Zaine

Brothers:
Robert Newcomb
Levi Newcomb Jr.
Steven Newcomb

Sisters:
Debbi Cavin
Phyllis Williamson

She is preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Crystal Newcomb.

Pallbearers will be Michael Adkinson, Marcus Adkinson, Justin Adkinson, Joseph Pepper, Zane Williamson, Dusty Gordon, Willis Ferguson, and Jack Brittain.

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

10/14/2019

Buck Davis, 91, of Center, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Rusty Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Mr. Davis was born February 16, 1928, in Huxley, to Herman Davis and Annie Campbell Davis.  He retired from Shelbyville ISD and was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church in Huxley.

He is survived by:
His children: 
Lynn Davis and wife Yolanda
Joyce Dean and husband Junior
Howard Davis and wife Patty

Grandchildren: 
Tim Parker and wife Emily
Brittany Foster and husband Matt
Josh Davis and wife Lindsay
Clay Dean

Great-grandchildren: 
Roman and Ivy Foster
Raylee and Hayes Davis
Carson and Case Parker 

He is preceded in death by wife of 61 years, Mae Davis; his parents, Herman and Annie Davis; sisters and brother, Grace Hutto, Nathaleen Duncan, Bonnie Belrose, Barbara Graves, Billy Davis, and Joy Oswalt.

Pallbearers will be Billy Davis, Sonny Davis, Steve Holloway, Matt Foster, Timothy Parker, and Josh Davis.  Honorary pallbearers will be Carson Parker, Roman Foster, Clay Dean, John Koltonski, and Danny Scarborough.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church in Huxley.

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