Shelby County Today

1/9/2018

Betty Lou (Clark-Carter) Scarborough, 78, of Longview, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2017, in Garrison, Texas.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Arlam Baptist Church, 25776 FM 95 South, Garrison, Texas.  Interment will be held at Gum Springs Cemetery in Longview, Texas, at a later date.

Betty was born May 23, 1939, to Louise and Morris Clark.  She was married to Richard Carter for twenty years and had three children.

She is survived by
Daughter: Becky (Carter) Kubin and husband, Stanley, of Garrison, Texas

Sons: 
Curt Carter and wife, Charla, of Longview, Texas
Richard Carter and wife, Terri, of Gladewater, Texas

4 Grandchildren

3 Great-Grandchildren

Special Niece: Kellye Beaty Martin and husband, Jeff

Preceded in death by
Parents: Louise Latham Clark and Isaac Morris Clark
Sister: Barbara Ann Beaty
Nephew: Bradley Beaty
Father of her children: Richard Earl Carter

The family wished to extend their gratitude to the Garrison Nursing home for the care given by the staff.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gum Springs Cemetery Association, PO Box 4003, Longview, Texas 75606.

Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.

01/08/2018

Bobby G. Warr, 78, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Houston.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Bobby O. Warr and Bro. Aubie McSwain officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Bobby was born August 21, 1939, in Center, to Dillon Warr and Eula Mae Hammers Warr. He graduated Center High School in 1957 and went on to further his education at Panola Community College, Stephen F. Austin State University and the University of Houston. He majored in Business Administration. Bobby opened his first hair salon in Center, where he served men and women for fifteen years. He changed professions midlife by attending Lamar University to improve professional and technical skills in construction. There, he made the Dean’s Honor list at age forty-one. Later, he worked for Brown and Root in the electrical and technical division until he retired in 2000. Bobby was a member of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville, a Lifetime 32º Scottish Rite Mason, and a Shriner at Tyler Shrine. He was also a member of First Baptist Church in Center.

He is survived by
Wife of 58 years: Nancy Lacy Warr of Center, Texas

Children:
Tracy Warr Doggett and husband, Reese, of Houston, Texas
Wesley Allen Warr of Houston, Texas

Grandchildren:
Justin Robert Doggett and wife, Maria, of Austin, Texas
Erin Elise Hernandez and husband, Erick, of Houston, Texas
Amber Nicole Warr of Sontag, Mississippi

Great-Grandchildren:
Tyler Erick Hernandez
Austin Reese Hernandez
Caden Lee Case
Paxton Trent Hodges

Sisters-in-law and Brother-in-law:
Janis Lacy Compton and husband, Jeep, of Lufkin, Texas
Dr. Joe Neal Lacy and wife, Jane Ann, of Fort Worth, Texas
Linda Lacy Reinhart of Columbus, Ohio
Norma Jo Warr of Kingwood, Texas

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Dillon Warr and Eula Mae Hammers Warr
Brother: Sherrill D. Warr
Father-in-law: John Neal Lacy
Mother-in-law: Zelma Lacy Pate

Pallbearers will be Brad Alan Hughes, Brent Ashton Hughes, Justin Robert Doggett, Barry Webb, Darren Webb, Matt Matthews, Al Jamison and Gregory J. Warr. Honorary pallbearers will be George M. Smith Jr., Michael Meeks, Harold Warr, Luke Motley III, Joe Anderson, Buddy Hancock, Loman Russell, Jimmy McCauley, Charles St.Clair, Ronny Hughes and Dr. Robert Hughes.

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

1/5/2018

Judy Elaine Matthews, 67 of Timpson, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2018 in Timpson. She was born on May 9, 1950 in Tyler, Texas to Claude Cecil Osborn and Mary Kate Gregory. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Judy is survived by: 
Her mother: Mary Kate Bennett

Daughter: Karen Miller and husband, Bill of Tyler

Sons: 
Michael Matthews and wife, Teri of Cypress
Kevin Smith and wife, Krista of Theresa, New York

Brothers: 
Thomas Osborne and wife, Regina of Lubbock
Jimmy Bennett and wife, Terri of New Harmony
Ronnie Bennett and wife, Beth of Chandler

Sisters: 
Linda Cook of Garrison
Kathy Hill and husband, Lynn of Van
Debra Bickel and husband, Gary of Granbury

Grandchildren: 
Marissa Matthews
Kody Smith
Kyle Smith
Kalyn Smith
Kade Smith
Gabrielle Wood and husband William
Jeffrey Cagle
Christian Cagle
McKenzie Miller

Great-grandchildren: 
Abilene
Austin
Alison

Numerous nieces and nephews

A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester Matthews; father, Claude Osborn; son, Keith Smith; brother, Jerry Osborn; brother-in-law, Johnny Cook; and step-father, Trumas Bennett.

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.

01/04/2018

Mary Nell Dorman Uselton, 89, of Pearland, Texas, passed away on January 2, 2018 in Katy, Texas. She was born on August 6, 1928 in Independence, Louisiana to William Joseph Dorman and Lydia Ellen Heugel Dorman. A private interment at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin will be held at a later date.

Mary received her Bachelor’s Degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. After graduation, she worked as a pharmacist for over thirty years. Mary had a servant’s heart and this was evident through her volunteer work at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston for seventeen years, as well as her time volunteering for the USO. Mary found great joy helping others in any way she possibly could. She was a member of the Christ Church Cathedral in Houston and loved singing in the choir there for many years. She will be deeply missed by all of friends, family, and loved ones.

She is survived by 
Daughter: Rachel Uselton Williams

Two grandsons: Daryl and Brett Williams

Great-grandson: Daniel Joseph Williams

Great-granddaughter: Leigh Ann Williams

Sister: Nikki Esther Dorman Spencer

Brothers: William Joseph Dorman and John Timothy Dorman

and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

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

1/3/2018

Mr. Lee Autry Williams, 76, of Center passed away Saturday, December  30, 2017 atr his residence in Center.

Services will be 11am Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Triumph Center in Center, Texas.

Interment will be at Blount Chapel Cemetery in Center, Texas with Rev. Bryon Coutee, Jr. officiating.

Mr. Williams is survived by:
Wife: Patricia Ann Williams of Center, Texas

Daughters:
Laronda (Ronnie) Williams of Center, Texas
Gwen Chapman of Pasco, Wa.
Linda Jones of Pasco, Wa.
Abby Jones of Pasco, Wa.
Ann Jones of Pasco, Wa.

Sons:
Patrick (Jacquelyn) Williams of Center, Texas
Christopher L. Jones of Pasco, Wa.

7 grandchildren

A host of great-grandchildren

Brother: O'Neal Jones (Lucille) of Garrison, Texas

1/3/2018

Mrs. Thelma R. Ratcliff, 72, of Center passed away Monday in Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. 

A wake will be held Thursday evening, January 4, 2017, from 6-8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center, Texas. Services will be held 2pm Friday, January 5, 2017 at Abundant Love Ministries in Center.

Interment will he at Westview Cemetery.

Mrs. Ratcliff is survived by:
Husband: XL Ratcliff of Minnesota

Daughters: 
Shontreka (Carl) Booth of Center, Texas
Sandy (Terry) Eaden of Center, Texas

Sons:
Lon (Tiffiny) Ratcliff of Dallas, Texas
Dedrick (Patti) Ratcliff of Center, Texas

19 Grandchildren

16 great-grandchildren

Sisters:
Linda Harper of Center, Texas
Velma Jackson of Houston, Texas
Shirley Rushing of Center, Texas

Brother: R.C. Harper of Center, Texas

01/03/2017

Jerry Lyle Huffman, Sr. 76, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Jerry was born in Hemphill on March 31, 1941 to John Riley and Viola McGee Huffman. He attended school in Hemphill and graduated from Hemphill High School in 1959.

He married Carolyn Faye Eddins in 1960 and had three children. Following a divorce, he married Robbie Curry.

Jerry drove a truck for Texaco for 17 years before moving in the Texaco office in Belaire where he stayed until his retirement. He traveled a lot with his work but came back home as much as he could. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sam Rayburn, Texas.

Jerry loved hunting and was a car enthusiast, having raced cars in his younger years. He was also a member of the Houston Gun Collectors Association.

He is survived by:
His wife: Robbie Huffman, of Hemphill, Texas

Sons:
Jerry Lyle Huffman, Jr.
John Lance Huffman, both of Houston

Daughter: Joy Lynn Reavis and husband, Philip, of Osawatomie, Kansas

Granddaughters: 
Aleshia Huffman and Matt Wimpee of Nacogdoches, Texas
Jamie Reavis and Joanna Reavis, both of Osawatomie, Kansas

Great-grandsons:
Max Wimple of Nacogdoches, Texas 
Patrick Wimple of Nacogdoches, Texas

Brother: Jimmy Huffman and wife, June, of Hemphill

Step-children:
Sharon Worsham of Logansport, Louisiana
Ricky Curry
Vernese Green
Theresa Womack and husband, Horace, all of Mansfield, Louisiana
Rocky Curry and wife, Kerin, of Logansport, Louisiana

Sister-in-law: Melba Caro of Lubbock, Texas

A host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and very special friends Bob and Gladys Giddens of Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, ten brothers, four sisters, and one step-son.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2018 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Hurst and Rev. Bernese Green officiating.

Burial will follow in Hemphill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.

Online condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.

01/02/2018

Jo Ann Shull Shofner, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Mrs. Shofner was born May 31, 1932, in Shelby County, to Nolan Shull and Lillian Guidry Shull. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, quilting and decorating cakes. Mrs. Shofner was a member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

She is survived by:

Sons:
R.E. “Bubba” Shofner Jr., of Shelbyville
Troy Shofner of Shelbyville, Texas

Granddaughters:
Shari Shofner Sautner of Atlanta, Georgia
Amanda Shofner Graves and husband, Kirk, of Patroon, Texas

Great-Grandsons: Colin Sautner, Rowan Sautner

Brother: George Shull and wife, Betty, of Shelbyville, Texas

Sisters-in-law:
Mickie Shull of Center, Texas
Vivian Hamaker of Shreveport, Louisiana
Billie Marie Corder of Shreveport, Louisiana

Cousins:
Shirley Brittain of Shelbyville, Texas
Jane Ewing of Port Bolivar, Texas
Juanita Beasley of Haslam, Texas
Linda Ann Choate of Galveston, Texas

Special Friend and Daughter: Kellie Jean Baty

Troy’s Special Son: Jamie Carroll and wife, Shelby

Troy’s Special Granddaughter: Tucker Carroll

Special Caregiver and Friend: Hazel Sullivan

Preceded in death by,
Husband: R.E. “Pete” Shofner Sr.
Great Granddaughter: Dixie Graves
Parents: Nolan Shull and Lillian Guidry Shull Monroe
Brother: Eugene Shull
Grandparents: Bill and Fannie Shull
Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law: P.O. and Odell Sample

Pallbearers will be Richard Sharp, Barry Hughes, Brent Hughes, Bart Hughes, James Shull and David Ewing. Honorary pallbearers will be Elton Chumbley, Matt Boren, Donald O’Rear, Walt Baty, Jamie Carroll, Robert Eugene Shull and Jesse Hughes.

A special thanks to Affinity Hospice for their compassionate care.

Memorial donations can be made to Strong Cemetery Fund, c/o Prentice Hendricks, PO Box 1383, Center, Texas 75935 or a charity of your choice.

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

01/01/2018

Clifford Wayne Craver, 74, of Huxley, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Toledo Bend Cowboy Church in Shelbyville with Bro. Jeff Spring officiating. Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Mr. Craver was born August 5, 1943, in Dyer, Tennessee, to Vincent Ritchey Craver and Flora Lee Sims Craver. He enjoyed music and playing the piano. Mr. Craver was a member of Toledo Bend Cowboy Church, where he served as the music minister for twenty years.

He is survived by
Wife: Judy Craver of Huxley

Children:
Vincent Leroy Craver and wife, Barbara, of Richmond 
Jessica Randall of Huxley

Grandchildren:
Kali Nichole Randall of Huxley
Kalub Christopher Randall of Huxley
Melissa Lee Ann Craver of Nacogdoches
Vincent Bryce Craver of Nacogdoches
Benjamin Luke Craver of Richmond
Olivia Grace Craver of Richmond

Brother: Franklin Robert Craver of Waverly, Tennessee

Preceded in death by
Parents: Vincent Ritchey Craver and Flora Lee Sims Craver
Brother: Milton Eugene Craver

Pallbearers will be Richard Norris, Richard Thrasher, Russell Swaim, Trever Doucet, Landon Oliver and Anthony Tomlin. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Patton, Robert Windham, Ken Cooper and Mike Hubel. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Toledo Bend Cowboy Church, 2543 FM 3172, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.

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