Obituaries
08/15/2019
Lola Mae Jackson Rather, 97 of Center, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She Was born July 10, 1922 in Longstreet, Louisiana to Martha Mayfield Jackson and Nelson Jackson.
Visitations will begin on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 2pm until 8pm. Family Hour will begin on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 7pm until 8pm at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961.
Funeral Service is scheduled for 11am on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Mt. Gillion Baptist Church, Center, TX, With Rev. Raphael A. Kelley, Eulogist. Visitations will begin on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 9:30am until 10:45am at Mt. Gillion Baptist Church, Center, TX with burial at Mt. Gillion Cemetery, Center, TX.
She was preceeded in death by husband, Lee Berk Rather and parents, Martha Mayfield Jackson and Nelson Jackson.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
11 children:
Mary Horn of Little Rock, Arkansas
Samuel Rather (Jeanne) of Garrison
Michael Rather of Nacogdoches
Linda Black of Nacogdoches
Doris Rather of Baton Rouge
Alice Snow Mosley of Tyler
Nelson Rather of Lufkin
Josephine Rather of Houston
Birdie Kelley of Missouri City
Clifford Lynn Rather of Lufkin
Shelia Rather of Houston
24 grandchildren
A host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
Services are under the directions of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas.
08/14/2019
LaMerle Yarbrough, 93 of Timpson, passed away Sunday morning, August 11, 2019 at Pam Specialty Hospital, Lufkin, Texas.
Funeral service is 10am Friday, August 16 at Antioch Baptist Church of Timpson. Interment is at Antioch Cemetery in Timpson with Rev. Mario Osby and Rev. Harold Patton officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Maristine (Donald) Rhodes of Timpson
Gladys (Roy) Jenkins of Tenaha
Son, George Ray Yarbrough of Timpson
38 Grandchildren
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
08/10/2019
Mr. Dennis Lynn Jackson Sr. (Big Diesel), 64, of Center passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Center due to a car accident.
Services will be 2pm Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Community Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Brittain Creek Cemetery in East Hamilton with Rev. Marlin Cloudy officiating.
Mr. Jackson is survived by:
Sons:
Dennie Jackson of Center
Thomas Gardner (Sonya) of Center
Quinnion Gardner (Nikieshia) of Center
Rodrick Gardner of Center
Sisters:
Edna Foster of Mansfield, LA
Alma Brewer of Crockett, Arkansas
21 grandchildren
2 great-grandchildren
08/09/2019
James Junior Cox, 91, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, in Nacogdoches.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held prior to service, beginning at noon.
Mr. Cox was born November 7, 1927, in Shelby County, to James A. Cox and Frances Jones Cox. He served in the United States Army during World War II and later worked for Air Control Associates in Houston for many years. Mr. Cox was an active member VFW Post #8904 in Center and was also an active member of the Smith Cemetery Board. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by:
His children:
Kenneth Cox and wife Cheryl of Cedar Park
Jeffory Cox and wife Kindra of Houston
Kevin Cox and wife Sherry of Round Rock
Sherri Cox and partner Butch of Waller
Grandchildren:
Dustin Cox and wife Haleigh
Kirsten Hines and husband Tanner
Dylan Cox and wife Amelia
Garrett Greer
Nicole Greer
Keeley Cox
Brandon Lord and wife Hannah
Great-grandchildren:
Caleb
Jovie
Beckham
Juliette
Keaton
Brooks
Landry
Audrey
Sawyer
Layken
Aria
Brothers:
Edward Lamar Cox of Normangee
Loyde Doyle Cox of Plantersville
Cousins: Lloyd Anderson and Kenneth Anderson and their spouses
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.
Preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jamye Cox and his parents, James A. Cox and Frances Jones Cox.
Pallbearers will be members of VFW Post #8904.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center at https://www.mdanderson.org/
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/08/2019
Lee Owen Stockton, age 80, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in Lewisville, Texas. Lee was born October 29, 1938, in Dallas, Texas, to Ruby Lee and Arcadia Stockton. He graduated from Irving High School and was drafted into the United States Army in 1961 during the Berlin Crisis.
Lee married Margaret Robinson on November 4, 1972 and received his Master Electrician license in 1973. They moved to Center shortly after the birth of their first child, Aaron, in 1976 and started Stockton Electric Co. Their second child, Rachel, was born in 1979.
Lee had a passion for fishing and being near a body of water, landscaping, nature, and telling long-winded jokes. He combined his favorite hobbies to create extraordinary art in his younger years as an avid oil painter of landscapes. He was known for his curiosity, his dry sense of humor, and his tenacious and hard-working spirit.
Lee was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Center, the Center Noon Lions Club and was a Shelby County business owner for over 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William Edward Stockton.
He is survived by:
Wife, Margaret
Children:
Son, Aaron and wife Misty Stockton of Oklahoma
Daughter, Rachel and husband Lance Loza of Flower Mound
3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren
A memorial service will be held in the Dallas area at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the Center Noon Lions Club. Cards can be mailed to Margaret Stockton, 3401 Bradford Dr., Flower Mound, Texas 75028.
Martin Oaks Cemetery and Crematory of Lewisville, Texas are in charge of arrangements.
08/08/2019
Baby Martinez, our anxiously awaited little one, passed due to complications on July 31, 2019 at UT Health in Henderson, Texas.
Survivors include:
Mother, Josie Martinez of Tenaha
Grandparents, Martin and Marcie Olalde of Tenaha
Uncle, Jimmy Berry of Tenaha
Aunts:
Samantha Moreno of Shreveport, La
Jessica Berry of Tenaha
Great-Aunt, Karen Benoit of Nacogdoches
Cousins:
Summer Berry of Nacogdoches
Noah Jordy of Tenaha
Along with a host of relatives and friends.
Proceeded in death by Great-Grandparents, Mc Creech and Betty Jean Berry.
Join in grieving the loss of our Angel Baby. Services will be August 10, 2019 at 2pm at the Church of the Nazarene, located at 400 Hurst Street, Center, Texas with Pastor James Higginbotham Officiating.
08/08/2019
Cleophus Solomon, 87 of Center, passed away Monday morning, August 5, 2019 at Holiday Nursing Home, Center, Texas.
Funeral service is at 2pm Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Mt. Gillion Baptist Church, Center. Interment is at Mt. Gillion Cemetery with Pastor Gary Suell officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Shirley Solomon of Center
Son, Mark Edward Irving Solomon of New York
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
08/07/2019
Genell Mosby, 82 of Center, passed away Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019 at Lexington Place Nursing Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.
Funeral service is 1pm Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Church of Christ, Loop 500 in Center.
Interment is at Westview Cemetery in Center with Bro. Lavel Tukes officiating.
She is survived by:
Sons:
James Austin Mosby, Jr. (JoAnn) of Nacogdoches
Robert Mosby, Sr. of Center
Daughters:
Thelma Jenkins of Houston
Sharon Taylor (Frank) of Shreveport, LA
Mary Mosby of Center
Arlisia Stansberry (Fred) of Shelbyville
20 Grandchildren
51 Great-Grandchildren
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
08/06/2019
Lillie Faye Williams, 89, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Watson and Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mrs. Williams was born October 24, 1929, in Gilmer, to Roscoe Rutledge and Gladys Young Rutledge. She and her husband owned and operated a shoe repair shop in Center for many years. Mrs. Williams was a member of First Baptist Church in Center, where she taught the Five Year Olds Sunday school class.
She is survived by:
Children:
Robbie Williams
Vicki Jackson and husband Glenn
Debra Williams
Grandchildren:
Christopher Williams
Melissa Crawford
Robert Jackson
Jason Jackson
Scott Emanis
Marc Emanis
Micah Weems
Laura Wilson
Jennifer Flynn
Great-grandchildren:
Madison Crawford
Dawson Williams
Hayleigh Jackson
Justin Jackson
Max Emanis
Delaney Emanis
Hunter Emanis
Dalton Emanis
Colby Wilson
Allison Wilson
Molly Flynn
Candace Weatherford
Great-great-grandchild, Skylar Weatherford
Brother, Terry Rutledge and wife Shirley
Daughter-in-law, Susan Williams
Daughter-in-law and special friend, Kelle Williams.
Preceded in death by her husband, R.F. Williams; daughter, Sharon Crawford; son, Mitchell Williams; great grandson, Wesley Weems; parents, Roscoe Rutledge and Gladys Young Rutledge; and brother, Arlon Rutledge.
Pallbearers will be Mark Ivey, Scott Emanis, Christopher Williams, Mark Emanis, Jason Jackson, and Dawson Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Jeans, Robert Allen, Max Emanis, and Colby Wilson.
Memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Center, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935 or Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131, www.parkinson.org
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/05/2019
Joyce Marie (Harkness) Ray, age 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep August 3, 2019 at Regent Care Center in Kingwood, TX following a lengthy battle with kidney failure and congestive heart failure. She was born February 3, 1945 in Center to Raleigh and Hazel (Williford) Harkness.
She was preceded in death by husbands Sam Ray in 2009 and George Laboyteaux in 2017, both of whom she tirelessly nursed through their own struggles with failing health. Joyce was also preceded in death by her mother Hazel in 1980, her father Raleigh in 1997, her step-father Fredrick Doyle in 1988, and her brother Bobby Harkness in 2014.
Joyce loved Center and throughout her teen years, she stayed at the home of her grandparents Homer and Daisy Williford in James community northeast of Center. She attended Center High School where she played clarinet in the school band. Joyce had many close friends from Center whom she remained in touch with throughout her life. She grew up around her many cousins and dearly loved them all. Joyce especially enjoyed the family reunions and homecomings and was one of the most faithful to attend each one throughout the years. She had a great sense of humor and everyone loved hearing her stories of growing up in the “piney woods”.
Joyce loved being around her many friends, her brothers and sister, and particularly spending time with her children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and everyone loved her holiday fixings, especially her signature chicken & dumplings. Joyce will be greatly missed by the many folks whose lives she touched.
Joyce is survived by:
Her sister: Gloria (Doyle) Lyons of Theodore, Alabama
Brother: Philip Doyle of Granbury
Daughters:
Wanda Miskell of Sulphur Springs
Terrie Pady of Porter
Sons:
Eddie Miskell of Montgomery
Michael Kolbe of Sulphur Springs
Ricky Smith of Crosby
Seven grandchildren:
Leland Shirley of Longview
Natalie Verm of Porter
Ronnie Pady of Porter
Tiffany Miskell of Conroe
Brittany Earle of Sulphur Springs
Sam Kolbe of Sulphur Springs
Dalton Smith of Crosby
Four great-granddaughters:
Hazel Verm of Porter
Scarlett Verm of Porter
Makayla Miskell of Conroe
Ashlyn Earle of Sulphur Springs
Many nephews, nieces and cousins. All of these she loved and touched deeply.
Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, August 9, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at Watson & Sons in Center on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 11:00AM, followed by graveside service at Antioch Cemetery.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/05/2019
Roy Denver Byrd Sr., 70, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, in Center.
Mr. Byrd’s wishes were to be cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Byrd was born March 15, 1949, in Joaquin, to Henry Byrd and Ruby Moore Byrd.
He is survived by:
His children:
Chester Byrd and wife Katie of Nacogdoches
Roy Byrd Jr. of Joaquin
Viola Byrd of Joaquin
Casey Robison of Center
Teresa Chardt and husband Dean of Arkansas
Delisa Carroll and her husband of Center
12 grandchildren
2 great-grandchildren
Brothers and sister:
Weldon Byrd of Gary
Lenard Wayne Byrd of Carthage
Mattie Lee of Gary
Special nephews and niece:
Dusten Byrd
Lucas “Booger” Byrd
Mason Byrd
Skylar Harvey.
Preceded in death by parents, Henry Byrd and Ruby Moore Byrd Billingsley and brother, William Byrd.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/03/2019
Kendall McDonald, 75, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, in Carthage.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at First Baptist Church of Tenaha with Bro. John Whitworth officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.
Mr. McDonald was born October 1, 1943, in Brewton, Alabama, to Guy McDonald and Audrey Lovell McDon-ald. He worked as a superintendent on an offshore oil rig. Mr. McDonald attended First Baptist Church of Tenaha. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and living life.
He is survived by:
His wife: Lisa McDonald of Tenaha
His daughter: Kenda Faires and husband Randy of Nacogdoches
Sons:
Keith Martin and wife Beverly of Tenaha
Billy Martin and wife Michelle of Austin
Grandchildren:
David Kendall of Nacogdoches
Cody of Nacogdoches
Jacob of Nacogdoches
Logan Martin of Austin
Kelly Cooper and husband Jacob of Sardis
Brittany Mead and husband Ryan of Houston
Kaylen Martin of McPherson, Kansas
Krystal Swink and husband Aaron of Jacksonville
Great-grandchildren:
Lilia Martin
Jaycee Cooper
Lane Cooper
Stepson: Kenny Milam and wife Eryn of Deadwood
Stepdaughter: Christy Berry and husband Lekebra of Gary
Step-grandsons:
Kallen Joe of Deadwood
Jeremiah Berry of Gary
Tristin Joe of Gary
Mother-in-law: June Swint.
Preceded in death by his wife, Jan McDonald; parents, Guy McDonald and Audrey Lovell McDonald; sister, Kay and husband JR Hudson; and brother, Bob McDonald.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/01/2019
Jerry Jackson, 76, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on July 30, 2019 in The Woodlands. He was born on February 28, 1943 in Center, Texas to WH Jackson, Jr. and Verna Mae English Jackson A graveside service will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Tyler Salonius officiating.
A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Mangum Funeral Home.
Jerry grew up in Center and graduated from Center High School. While at a school function in Shelbyville, Jerry met Diane Lynch and a lifelong love was born. On April 8, 1963, the two were married in a simple ceremony by the Justice of the Peace and remained lovingly by one another’s side until his passing. Jerry spent over 40 years as a dedicated electrician for General Electric until his retirement. Shag, as his family and friends would refer to Jerry, was a kind and simple man who enjoyed the company of others. He liked spending time outdoors fishing and watching sports. More than anything, Jerry treasured his precious moments surrounded by family. His quick wit with things such as “Hello, don’t hang up” will resonate laughter among those who knew him for years to come. The many memories shared together will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
Jerry is survived by:
Beloved wife: Marsha Diane Lynch Jackson
Daughters:
Rene Cope and husband, Roger of Conroe, Texas
Shannon Salonius and husband, Richard of Port O’Conner, Texas
Brother:
Sammy Jackson and wife, Billy Jo of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Brooke Cope
Tyler Salonius
Tiffany Reed
Step-Grandchild: Kristen Murrilo
Great-Grandchildren:
Logan Reed
Preston Harris
Travis Harris
Alexa Harris
Step-Grandchild: Aubrey Murrilo
He is preceded in death by his parents, WH Jackson, Jr. and Verna Mae Jackson; brothers, Earl Jackson and O’Neal Jackson.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth White, Nathan Lynch, Jimmy Jackson, Tyler Salonius, Douglas Jackson, Chuck Raymond and Wayne “Spud” Fausett.
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.
07/31/2019
Christina L. Hill, 34 of Fort Worth, passed away July 24, 2019 at Woodridge Health of Grapevine, Texas.
Funeral service is at 2pm Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Center Triumph Church in Center. Interment at Westview Cemetery in Center with Bishop Zep Swindle officiating.
She is survived by:
Mother, Ruthie R. Hill of Ft. Worth
Sons:
Aaron Anthony Hill Smith of Ft. Worth
Christopher Alexander Prince of Ft. Worth
Fiance, Jonathan Roby of Goodman, MS
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
07/31/2019
Charles Lynn Edwards, 57 of Center, passed away Sunday morning, July 28, 2019 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Memorial service is at 1pm Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Carroll Chapel C.M.E. Church with Rev. Lamar Jackson officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Tammy Edwards of Odessa
Daughters:
Tamika Pride of Nacogdoches
Lamitra Rochelle Edwards of Odessa
Demitra Michelle Edwards of Odessa
Sons:
L.C. Edwards of Odessa
Charles Edwards, Jr. of Huntsville
Sisters:
Renna' Hubbard of Center
Renell Reed of Center
Faye Edwards of Center
Brothers:
Rex Edwards of Portland, Oregan
Lennon Edwards of Center
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
07/30/2019
Jessica Creech, 38, of Carthage, Texas, passed this life July 26, 2019 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mary Smith and Rev. Andy Jenkins officiating. Burial followed in Adams Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitation was Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Jessica Lynne Creech was born March 10, 1981 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the marriage of Stanley Mark and Gloria June Lackey Creech.
Jessica was raised in Galloway and schooled in Carthage graduating with the class of 1999. She attended Panola College and Tyler Junior College. She was raised in the Galloway U.M.C. Jessica loved crafting, movies, and spending time with her children and family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles Lackey and Quinton Creech, Sr. and Vesta Mae Creech.
Jessica is survived by:
Father, Stanley Creech and wife Shelly of Carthage
Mother, Gloria June Cubstead and husband Steve of Grapeland
Daughters:
Avery Clark of Lindale
Londyn Creech of Carthage
Grandmother, Wanda Lackey of Center
Sisters:
Susan Green of Crockett
Amanda Green of Grapeland
Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com
07/29/2019
Jim Bennett, 72, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Center.
Mr. Bennett was born February 20, 1947, in Texas, to Zeke Bennett and Dollie Bennett. He worked as a national tour bus driver, having visited forty-nine states. He loved God, Texas, and his family; in that order. Mr. Bennett attended a local Pentecostal church.
He is survived by:
His son, Joseph Bennett and wife Bryn of San Diego, California
Granddaughter, Maisie Bennett of San Diego, California
Sister, Cheryl Ramirez and husband Roy of Houston, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Zeke Bennett and Dollie Bennett.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
07/29/2019
Martha Dianne Cothren, 73, of Tenaha, went home to be with our Lord Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Tenaha.
Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at First Assembly of God in Timpson with Bro. Adams officiating.
Ms. Cothren was born January 29, 1946, in Orange, to John Morris Yeary and Gladys Opal Reeves.
She is survived by:
Her children:
Kelli Eaves and husband Douglas of Tenaha
Mike Cothren of Houston
Grandchildren:
Johnathon Cothren of Tenaha
Katlyn Cothren of Houston
Amber Eaves of Tenaha
Great-grandson, Dakota Hurley Cothren of Carthage
Sister, Sandra Rowell of Tenaha
Niece and Nephews:
Sharla Holley and husband Roger of Tenaha
Jack Thompson and wife Lezlie of Mesa, Arizona
John Thompson of Tenaha
And her cat, Morris.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John Morris Yeary and Gladys Opal Reeves; brother, Bill Yeary; sister-in-law, Diane Yeary; and step sister, Jeannette Carter.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
07/26/2019
Dorthey Elaine Blount Davis, 72, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Joaquin.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin.
Mrs. Davis was born May 1, 1947, in Logansport, Louisiana, to William Alonzo Blount and Dorthey Christine McKnight Blount. She worked at Walmart and also drove a school bus for Joaquin ISD. Her hobbies included sewing, painting, and genealogy.
She is survived by:
Her husband, Mike Davis of Joaquin
Daughters:
Tina Mazie and husband Myron of Joaquin
Rachel Everett and husband Bubba of Tenaha
Shannon Davis of Loveland, Colorado
Grandchildren:
Heaven Umbrell and husband Wesley
Whitney Witt and husband Trinity
Coby Davis
Dean Parker
Alisa Mazie
Skylar Herbison
Tesla Mazie
Trystan Herbison
Aiden Davis
Great-grandchildren:
Braylin Umbrell
Wrigley Umbrell
Kalen Umbrell
Sister, Julie Moton of Joaquin
Brother, Larmie Blount of Joaquin
And numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her son, Dane Parker; parents, William Alonzo Blount and Dorthey Christine McKnight Blount; and sisters, Carolyn Ruth Blount and Margaret Ann Blount; and niece Rachael Moton.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
07/25/2019
Johnnie Kay Cassell, 95, of Center, Texas passed away on July 25, 2019 in Center, Texas. She was born on July 13, 1924 in Shelby County, Texas to Homer Kay and Ruby Bounds Kay. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 6-8PM at Mangum Funeral Home.
Johnnie was born and raised in the Huxley community in Shelby County, Texas. She attended Ballard School. Johnnie was a devoted wife, mother, and sister. She married the love of her life, Howell Cassell, at a young age, spending many years together until his passing. Johnnie enjoyed cooking, sewing clothes, and especially telling stories of old times. She loved the outdoors, whether it was spent fishing with the grandchildren, taking them to the lake, or playing some basketball.
She is survived by:
Her son, Bobby Howell Cassell
Daughters:
Johnnie Howell Cook
Judy Marie Goings
Glenis Tom Carroll
Joy Lynn Redmon
Brother, Charles “Bill” D. Kay
Sisters:
Epsie Fernandez
Evelyn Kay Miley
12 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and 21 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
Johnnie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Howell Cassell; son, Bobby Joe Cassell; grandchildren, Jason Eli Redmon, Kenneth Leon Carroll, Flint Goings, Penny Hughes, Ricky Leon Goings; great grandchildren, Austin Underbrink, Antonio Aguilar, Michael Powdrill; sisters, Elaine Glenn, Else “Happy” Clark, Bertha Lee Davidson; brother, Louis Kay.
Pallbearers serving will be James David Carroll, Robbey Dutton, Jamie Carroll, Jack Tyre, Cody Price, and Dusty Lout.
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.
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