Obituaries
1/12/2018
Funeral service for Mrs. Queen Esther Standley (77) of Center, Texas will be Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 1:00pm at St Paul Baptist Church (617 Hopkins Street, Center, Texas 75935). Mrs. Standley was born December 9, 1940. Mrs. Standley died at Willow Brook Nursing Center, Nacogdoches, Texas on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Brother Freddie Wilson will be officiation.
Mrs. Standley is survived by:
Sons:
Rev. Steve (Lillie) Standley of San Augustine, Texas
Craig Standley of Augusta, Georgia
Daughters:
Sharon Standley of Nacogdoches, Texas
Janice Land of Center, Texas
Sheaqua Standley of Center, Texas
Brothers:
Vance Ratcliff (Marie) of Nacogdoches, Texas
Willie Ray Ratcliff of Minden, La
Roderick Ratcliff
Sisters:
Merlan Ratcliff of Houston, Texas
Betty Ratcliff of Tenaha, Texas
Joyce (Jackie) Garrett of Beaumont, Texas
Edith (Walter) Thomas of Center, Texas
Elaine Moore of Tenaha, Texas
Patsy Casey of Nacogdoches, Texas
Visitation: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 after 1:00pm from the hours of 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Committal: McWilliams Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas
Repass: St. Paul Baptist Church in Center, Texas
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
1/12/2018
Ronny “Shot” Lynch, 64, of Center, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2018 in Center. He was born on October 19, 1953 in Center to Arthur Lynch and Marcelline Parker Lynch Green. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Johnny Lewis officiating.
A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home.
Shot grew up in the Goober Hill community in south Shelby County. One day on the Center square, he happened to meet Penny Hutcherson and his life changed forever. That brief moment turned into 36 years full of memories and love. Shot treasured the time he spent with his family, friends, and neighbors. His grandkids were the lights of his life. He could spend countless hours just watching them rip, run, and play in the yard. He followed them wherever they went, and he especially liked watching Haleigh play softball. Those babies had his heart, and every second he was with them, priceless memories were made.
Shot was an avid outdoorsman. No one around loved to hog hunt and coon hunt as much as him. His passion for hunting earned his dogs the title of “best around.” People that knew him could tell stories for days about Shot and his dogs. The interesting part about his hunting adventures was that he did it riding the back of a mule instead of on a four-wheeler. Shot’s theory was that his mule could go places those four-wheelers couldn’t. If you couldn’t find him at work or at home, you knew he was in the woods. This was his sanctuary, his place of peace. Some people travel the world and many of their friends and family would even invite Shot and Penny to go on those fun and exciting trips. Shot would encourage Penny to seize that opportunity, but as for him, he was content in nature. Shot saw the world in the woods. There was no need for bright lights and big city. He was surrounded by magnificence and beauty in the great outdoors right here in East Texas.
Shot was also known for his “junkin.’” He made a hobby of collecting and hauling junk. He could find a use for just about anything. Everyone who travels back and forth through the southern part of Shelby County will pass by Shot’s place. It was his little piece of paradise where he would keep all of his junkin’ findings. It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t know Shot Lynch. He never met a stranger and would be happy to have a conversation with any who wanted to stop by just to talk.
Shot spent fifteen years working for Shelby County Precinct 2 and the last few years working for Precinct 3. His co-workers became more like family and he valued them all. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Shot loved his church and his church family very much. He was a kind, light-hearted, and genuine man who will be dearly missed by all.
Shot is survived by:
His beloved wife: Penny Lynch of Center
Son: Nathan Lynch and wife, Beth of Joaquin
Brother: Donny Lynch and wife, Lucille of Marshall
Sisters:
Diane Jackson and husband, Jerry of Nacogdoches
Sharon Johnson and husband, Tyson of Center
Sisters-in-law:
Jayne Crain of Center
Lizann Burke and Roy Blackshear of Center
Grandchildren:
Haleigh Lynch of Joaquin
Bryleigh Lynch of Joaquin
Cutter Lynch of Joaquin
A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur C. Lynch; mother, Marcelline Parker Lynch Green; stepfather, James T. Greer; mother-in-law, Peggy Hutcherson; father-in-law, Hutch Hutcherson; brothers-in-law, Roy Crain and Mike Burke; and nephew, Cody Johnson.
Pallbearers will be Spud Faussett, Chuck Raymond, Jimbo Faussett, Lewis Ross, Roy Blackshear, Tony Denby, Mike Powdrill, Keith O’Rear, Vic Cooper, Todd Clark, Craig Hendricks and Ron Hendricks.
Honorary pallbearers are Gaylon Howard, Terry Walton, Johnny Magby and the employees of Shelby County Precinct 3: Charles Barr, Roy Cheatwood, David Cheatwood, Jimmy Daw, Rex Haas, Bob Jones, Bob Cheatwood, Kevin Meyers and Michael Stahl.
Memorial donations can be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 1645 FM 2608, Center, Texas, 75935.
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.
01/11/2018
Jeffrey Wade Jones, 38, of Timpson, Texas passed away on January 9, 2018 in Carthage, Texas. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 20, 1979, Jeffrey is the son of Charles Wesley Jones and Patricia Carrington. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until service time on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas. Funeral service will be held Saturday January 13, 2018 at 2PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas with Bro. Dee Daniel officiating. Interment will follow in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.
Jeffrey graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1997. He attended Stephen F. Austin State University and University of Las Vegas Nevada. He received his degree from UNLV in 2006 in Marketing. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Jeffrey lived for many years in Las Vegas where he worked in Retail Sales before returning to the East Texas area. At the time of his death Jeffrey resided in Timpson, Texas.
Jeffrey was not only a loving son and brother, but a loyal, committed friend to all the many friends he made throughout his short years. He had a charming, witty way about him that often lifted spirits of those around him. He was never at a loss for words and never met a stranger. We are all better for having had him in our lives and he will be missed every day by all who had the pleasure of calling him their friend and brother.
He is the son of the late Charles Wesley Jones and Patricia Robinson Carrington and Joe Carrington. He is also preceded in death by his older brother, Wesley Blake Jones.
He leaves behind maternal uncles, aunts, and cousins; Glen and Dancy Robinson, Markham Robinson, and Dan and Shea Hale, David and Angela Robinson, Brian and Allie Stringer, and Andrew and Anna Harris all of whom reside in Mississippi.
Paternal aunts and uncles include Tim and Freida Johnson and Gail Wagley, Steve and Becky Benson, Rodney Benson and family, Doug and Lisa Tankersley, Kevin and Dee McNew all of whom live in West Texas.
He was blessed with his Timpson family, Billy and Janeice Carrington, Bubba and Katherine Carrington, Jared and Madison Jones, John and Kinsey Jones, and Chris and Christian Carrington.
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.
01/11/2018
Visitation for Brian Anthony Lee, 30, of Garrison, Texas will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
Brian died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born February 19, 1987 in Houston, Texas. He was employed with Crow’s Paint and Body Shop.
Survivors:
Son: Gage Lee
Brother: Kenny Lee
Sister: Rebecca Soto and husband Jacob
Nephew: Shaun Soto
Aunts: Kathy Kortz and husband Alvin
Tina Kreis
Gail Resenburg
Teri Tamez and husband Gerard
Brenda Simon and husband Randy
Uncle: Freddy Kreis
Grandparents: Ben and Carol Barr
Cousins: Kristi and Kevin Koepp
Kelli Kortz and Jonathan Faulkner
Great-Aunts and Uncles: Helen and Jim Harding
Walter Stegmann Jr.
Merle Bashinski-Chauncey
Johnnie Ruth Jopling
Mentor and best friend: Dwain Crow
Best friend: Brett Spivey
Numerous other relatives and a host of friends
Preceded in death by Grandparents: Alton & Loretta Lee
Parents: Kenneth & Debra Lee
01/11/2018
Kenneth Earl Baggett, 59, of Center, passed away January 10, 2018, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Pastor Robert Baggett officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley, Texas.
Mr. Baggett was born December 29, 1958, in La Mesa, California, to John T. Baggett and Bonnie Belsha Baggett. His hobbies included motorcycles, martial arts and music. He was of the Christian faith.
He is survived by
Mother: Bonnie Belsha Baggett of Center
Sons:
Cody Baggett of Wichita, Kansas
Brandon Childs of Huntington
Brother: Curtis Baggett and wife, Sherry, of Center
Niece:
Delainey Baggett of Center
Desirae Perry of Houston
Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Father: John T. Baggett
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/10/2018
Laura W. McDonald, 80, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2018 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on March 21, 1937 in Odessa, Texas to James McGuire and Opal (Harrison) McGuire. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church, Hwy 417E off of Hwy 87S in Shelbyville, Texas with Bro. Don Windham officiating.
Laura enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers play baseball. She found great joy in spending time with her family. Laura was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time outdoors working in her beautiful flower gardens. Laura was a member of Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church in Shelbyville and loved her church dearly.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Rita McNally and husband, Gary of New Summerfield, Texas
Jeanie Tagg and husband, Howard of Lindale, Texas
Son: James McDonald and wife, Melinda of Shelbyville, Texas
Sisters:
Iola Hicks
Margaret McGuire
Pat Richard
Eulene Hughes
Jo Segura
8 grandchildren
8 great-grandchildren
A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
Laura is preceded in death by her loving husband, J G McDonald, and her parents.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
1/10/2018
JoAnn Tucker Jameson, 66, of Center, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. James Goodwyn officiating. Interment will follow at Campti Cemetery in Shelby County.
Mrs. Jameson was born November 14, 1951, in Houston, to George Leon Tucker and Pearl Earnestine Atkinson Tucker. She was a member of Campti Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by
Daughter: Christina Powell and husband, Thomas, of Center
Their Children:
Rachel Powell of Center
Rebekah Powell of Center
Rileigh Powell of Center
Thomas Powell of Center
Son:
Steve W. Jameson II and wife, Deyonna, of Center
Their Children:
Will of Mineral Wells
Monty of Nevada
Steve Ryan Jameson of Center
Matthew Jameson of Center
Daughter:
Doris Snodgrass and husband, Douglas, of Center
Their Children:
John Anthony of Center
Rickie Snodgrass of Center
Katelynn Pearl of Center
Kimberlynn Faye of Center
Mother: Pearl Earnestine Stoddard of Houston
Brothers and Sisters:
William Lee Tucker and wife, Jackie, of Houston
Robert Dale Stoddard and wife, Darla, of Houston
Patricia Glover and husband, Ronald, of Houston
Gary George Tucker of Tyler
Lora Schumann and husband, Craig, of Friendswood
Sister-in-law: Kathy Tucker of Houston
Preceded in death by
Husband: Steve W. Jameson
Father: George Tucker
Brother: Sonny Tucker
Stepfather: Robert Stoddard
Pallbearers will be Tommy Powell, Steve Ryan Jameson, Matthew Jameson, John Quintero, Eddie Palmer, Thomas Powell, Douglas Snodgrass and Steve Jameson II. Honorary pallbearer will be William Lee Tucker.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/9/2018
Allen Scott Terry, 57, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2018 in Dallas. He was born on September 20, 1960 in Kingsville, Texas to Wilbert Scott Terry, Jr. and Pauline Norton Terry. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating.
Allen moved to Shelbyville, Texas with his family at the young age of nine years old. He attended Shelbyville High School. He attended TSTI in Waco, Texas and obtained a Waste Water Treatment Certification. Allen made his home in Dallas, Texas with his wife Denise Karpuk working daily for Multi Packaging Solutions as maintenance personnel. He was an avid runner, enjoyed yoga, and spent much time reading.
Allen is survived by his wife, Denise Karpuk of Dallas, Texas; mother, Pauline Norton Terry of Shelbyville, Texas; brother, Cooper Terry and wife Debbie of Longview, Texas; sister, Allyson Jamison and husband Mark of Henderson, Nevada; nieces and nephews, Riley Jamison of Sherman Oaks, California, Ethan Jamison of Denver, Colorado, Connor Terry of College Station, Texas, Caleb Terry of Longview, Texas, Carter Terry of Longview, Texas; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Scott Terry, Jr.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
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
Norma Jean Chance, 90, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at noon.
Mrs. Chance was born September 12, 1927, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, to Willard Roy Marty and Mary Mareta Ditton Marty. She was employed with the US Census Bureau, where she retired as a District Supervisor after twenty five years of service. Her hobbies include crocheting and reading. Mrs. Chance attended Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, and formerly attended Union Baptist Church in Harrison, Arkansas.
She is survived by
Sons:
Gerald Chance of Clarksville, Virginia
Jimmie Chance of Houston, Texas
Ralph Chance and wife, Kristi, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Randy Chance of Broomfield, Colorado
Several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Husband: Larry Chance
Parents: Willard Roy Marty and Mary Mareta Ditton Marty
Grandchildren: Keith Chance, Jason Chance
Great Grandson: Michael Chance
Sister: Donna Marty
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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
1/6/2018
JoAnn Tucker Jameson, 66, of Center, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Campti Cemetery in Shelby County.
Additional information and survivors to follow at a later time.
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.
01/05/2018
Logan Ruth Hartt, infant daughter of Heath Hartt and Sara Brazzil Hartt, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Texas Children’s Medical Center in Houston. She was born January 1, 2018, at 5:55 a.m.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison with Bro. Jason Fulbright and Bro. Timothy Roberson officiating. Visitation will be held at the cemetery, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
She is survived by
Parents: Heath Hartt and Sara Brazzil Hartt
Grandparents:
Robert and Teresa Hartt
Richard and Jannette Brazzil
Aunts and Uncles:
Shannon and Jennifer Wilson
Andy and Kristin Seals
Brennan and Holly Oliver
Cousins:
Maddie Wilson
Allie Seals
Aven Seals
Numerous other family members and friends
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.
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.
01/05/2018
Virginia Sue Parsons Howard, 72, of Center, passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2018.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at noon.
Sue was born January 5, 1945, in Electra, Texas, to Raymond R. Parsons and Virginia Cooper Parsons. She married Wayne R. Howard on May 14, 1966. Sue was a member of First Baptist Church in Center. She grew up in Levelland, Texas and eventually moved to Center in 1977. Sue taught school in Shelbyville and Center and was very interested in kid’s education and wellbeing. She enjoyed talking to young people at every opportunity.
Sue truly cared for her family and friends and wanted everyone she came in contact with to enjoy life as much as she did.
She is survived by
Husband of 51 years: Wayne R. Howard
Children:
Corby Wayne Howard and wife, Kateri, of Hallsville, Texas
Courtney Howard Helton and husband, Scott, of Dripping Springs, Texas
Grandchildren:
Connor A. Howard
Blake T. Helton
Cole H. Helton
Brothers-in-law:
Jimmy L. Howard
Danny L. Mitchell
A number of nieces, nephews and cousins
Preceded in death by
Parents: Raymond R. Parsons and Virginia Cooper Parsons
Sister-in-law: Clara L. Howard Mitchell
Pallbearers will be Corby Howard, Scott Helton, Blake Helton, Cole Helton, Scott Mitchell and Wil Blackshear.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Howard, Danny Mitchell and John Childress.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to HeartsWay Hospice http://www.heartswayhospice.org/about/donate/ or First Baptist Church, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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. Shirley Mae Jackson, 62, of Center passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at St. Luke Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Services will be 2pm Saturday, January 5, 2018 at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center, Texas.
Interment will be at St. John Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas with Bro. Harold Jackson officiating.
Mrs. Jackson is survived by:
Husband Alton Jackson of Center, Texas
Daughter: LaTisha Garrett of Center, Texas
Sisters:
Annie Lee (Coleman) Johnson of Center, Texas
Rose Pitts of Center, Texas
Shelia Reed of Center, Texas
Gloria Reed of Las Vegas, Nevada
Brothers:
L.J. (Louise) Reed of Houston, Texas
Aurthor (Renell) Reed of Center, Texas
Jimmy (Geneva) Reed of Center, Texas
J.C. (Linda) Reed of Henderson, 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
1/3/2018
Glenda Foreman Scruggs, 77, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, surrounded by her family.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. J.C. Lewis officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Mrs. Scruggs was born February 18, 1940, in Sour Lake, to Alcie Foreman and Sadie Odom Foreman. She married the love of her life, Hilburn Scruggs, on July 16, 1953. Sundays were her favorite, where she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Mrs. Scruggs was a member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Joaquin.
She is survived by
Husband of 64 years: Hilburn Scruggs
Together, they raised three children:
H. Glenn Scruggs and wife, Dorothea, of Shreveport, Louisiana
Dennis Scruggs and wife, Sherry, of Joaquin, Texas
Joanne Scruggs English and husband, Stevie, of Joaquin, Texas
Grandchildren:
Hollie Scruggs Adams and husband, Chad, of Joaquin, Texas
Brooke Scruggs Diven and husband, Kane, of Joaquin, Texas
Lindsey Scruggs Baillio and husband, Jody, of Bossier City, Louisiana
Noah Glenn Scruggs and wife, Emily, of Shreveport, Louisiana
Race English of Joaquin, Texas
Cam English of Joaquin, Texas
Randy Nelson of Lompoc, California
Lora Nelson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hollie Jolley of Elm Grove, Louisiana
Jessica Peterson of Shreveport, Louisiana
Great-Grandchildren:
Caren, Callie and Cierra Adams
Titan, Shelby and Kaden Diven
Lila, Jillian, Sadie and Evalynn Baillio
Ezra and Alyza Scruggs
Special Loved Ones:
Gail Russell Scruggs
Shannon Creech
Janet L. Tucker
Brother: Fred Foreman and wife, Frances, of La Marque, Texas
Sister: Maxine Moye of Pasadena, Texas
Sister-in-law: Eva Scruggs Melton
Brother-in-law: Joe Scruggs and wife, Frankie
Numerous other family and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Alcie Foreman and Sadie Odom Foreman Jordan
Sister: Betty Bundy
A number of brothers
Stepfather: Bruce Jordan
Pallbearers will be Chad Adams, Jody Baillio, Kane Diven, Noah Scruggs, Race English and Cam English.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lone Cedar Cemetery Fund, 204 CR 3182, Joaquin, Texas 75954 or Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, PO Box 328, Joaquin, Texas 75954.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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