Shelby County Today

06/12/2017

Chuck Greear, age 47 of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Center after a sudden illness.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with his friend, Jerrod Nutt to speak. No visitation is planned.

Chuck was born November 30, 1969 in Harris County, Texas   to parents, Matthew Charles Greear, Sr. and Sandra Hood Greear who precede him in death.

He is survived by :
Wife: Julia Warr Greear of Tenaha
Son: Hayden Greear & wife, Stacie of Tenaha
Daughter: Haley Greear of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Gunner Greear
Layne Green

Sister: Cynthia Young of TN

Numerous other relatives and friends

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

06/09/2017

Graveside service for Joyce F. Boozer Brooks, 86, of Tenaha, will be at 10:00 AM, on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Mrs. Brooks passed away on June 7, 2017 in Caldwell, Texas. She was born on September 6, 1930 in Nacogdoches.

Joyce was born and raised in the Nacogdoches area, she is a graduate of Nacogdoches High School; soon after she attended Stephen F. Austin State University where she received her Master’s Degree in Education. Her joy in life was teaching, she spent 30 years as a teacher. Joyce was loved by her students, and she touched many lives throughout her career. She taught in Tenaha ISD and Timpson ISD among others.

Joyce met her husband, Marlin Brooks, they were married for a total of fifty-seven years, and raised three wonderful children together on a farm in Tenaha. They lived there for more than 40+ years.

She enjoyed gardening, among her favorite things were growing tomatoes and flowers. In her free time, she would travel, care for her dogs, and she especially loved the time spent with her grandchildren.

She loved her Lord and Savior and was a member of the Tenaha Church of Christ for many years.

Mrs. Brooks is survived by her son, Jimmy Brooks of Tenaha; daughter, Melinda White and husband, Dale White, of College Station; brother, Wayne Boozer of Douglass; 5 grandchildren: Melanie Ballard, Chad Sherrod, Shellie Henry, Jon Brooks, and Ashley Sims; 16 great grandchildren: Dawson Williams, Cameron Shofner, Hadley Sims, Cade Sims, Abigail Jones, Briley Jones, Carmen Brooks, Bryson Brooks, Drew Henry, Macee Henry, Riley, Kace, Lexi, and Logan Sherrod, Caleb Holleman and Michael Lofton, along with other family and friends who will miss her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Fern Boozer; her husband, Marlin Brooks; son, Billy Brooks; grandson, Lee Ballard, and brother, Charles Boozer.

Services under the direction of Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.

06/08/2017

Dovie Lee Sholar, 90, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 9, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Mrs. Sholar was born February 16, 1927, to William Oswald Cockrell and Rosa Dean Cockrell.  She was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church.  

She is survived by
Children:
Rosa M. Horn and husband, Alton, of Shreveport, Louisiana
Julia Ann Taylor of Livingston
David Sholar and wife, Janet, of Houston
Betty Lou Richardson of Longview

Grandchildren:
Michael David Horn
Cindy MaLea Bishop
Gina Michele Meyer
Tiffany LeAnne Stockton
Brannon David “Bubba” Sholar
Cheryl Suggs
Angelia Dawn McKnight

Great-Grandchildren:
Joshua Rogers
Kristen Page Meyer
Patrick Meyer
Lilly Faith Bishop
Emily Grace Bishop
Jaycee Suggs
Matthew Meyer
Kennidy Stockton
Preston McKnight
Destiny McKnight

Sister: Sally Furlow of Huxley

Numerous nieces, nephews and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: Elvin John Sholar
Parents: William Oswald Cockrell and Rosa Dean Cockrell
2 Sisters
2 Brothers

Pallbearers will be Randall Eaves, Bubba Suggs, Adam Stockton, Tony Sechler, Michael Horn and Wesley Lewis.

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

06/08/2017

Pamela M. Phelps, 61, of Center, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.

Pam was born and raised in Galveston County, to father Harvey Gene Sutton and mother Mary Jane Richards Sutton. As the eldest sibling and only daughter, Pam embraced being a leader and caretaker; traits that she exuded throughout her life.

In 1975, Pam wed Jerry R. Phelps with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. Shortly after they wed, Pam and Jerry moved to Center, Texas where they raised their two children, Valerie Ogle and Nathan Phelps, and created a circle of close friends that quickly became their extended family. Her Texas pride and love of people directed her to obtain her license with Town & Country Real Estate. During her 38 years in Center, Pam was an active community member and a dedicated steward of service.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she acted as MYF leader for many years. She also joined Beta Sigma Phi sorority and served in multiple leadership positions. Her proudest appointment was serving as the Executive Director of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. A position she held for 19 years.

Pam maintained a love for the Texas Coast and Galveston. Her family’s annual summer trip to Bolivar was also an open invitation to anyone who happened to be down on the coast. And Pam, an effortless hostess, was always at the ready to greet you with something delicious.

She is lovingly remembered as a woman who treasured friendships, remembered all the details of a shared conversation, and believed you should rejoice in all of life’s moments, big and small.

The funeral service for Pamela M. Phelps will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 12, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in Center.  The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall immediately proceeding the service. Then Tuesday, June 13, 2017, a visitation will be held at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas at 2:00 p.m. Graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock.

She is survived by
Children:
Valerie Ogle and husband, Tommy, of Longview
Nathan Phelps and wife, Amber, of Center

Grandchildren:
Maggie and Mollie Kate Ogle
Kiptyn and Baylin Phelps

Brothers:
Richard Sutton and wife, Karen, of League City
Russell Sutton and wife, Donna, of Pearland

Nieces:
Emily Sutton Arbuckle of League City
Kate Sutton Shimek and husband, Chris, of Friendswood
Erika Lacey and husband, David, of Dickinson
Brooke Sutton of Pearland
Brittany Decoteau and husband, Kameron, of Pearland

Uncle: Richard T. Richards, of Longview

Cousins:
Carter Richards of Michigan
Margaret Banta and husband, Jon, of Longview

Preceded in death by
Husband: Jerry Phelps
Parents: Harvey Gene Sutton and Mary Jane Richards Sutton

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church, 211 Porter Street, Center, Texas 75935 or Affinity Hospice, 1400 Tenaha Street, Suite C., Center, Texas 75935.

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

06/06/2017

Funeral service for Mr. Willie L. Reed, 61, of Longview, Texas will be Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11:00am at St John Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas Mr. Reed died Friday, June 2, 2017.  Pastor Chandler Pettis will be officiating.

Mr. Reed is survived by:

Brothers: 
James Edward Reed (Jeanette) of Tenaha, Texas
Willie James Reed (Oweda) of Longview, Texas
Theo Reed of Longview, Texas
Arthur Neal Reed (Wanda) of Houston, Texas
David Reed of Tenaha, Texas
Tony Reed (Stephanie) of Marshall, Texas
Charles Anthony Reed of Longview, Texas
    
Sisters: 
Margie Nell Edens of Tenaha, Texas
Shirley Ann Harris of Longview, Texas
Jennie Ruth Wilson (Lee) of Longview, Texas
Sherrly Joyce Reed of Tenaha, Texas
Pamela Reed of Center, Texas
Felicia Reed (Lonenzo) of Tenaha, Texas.

Visitation: St John Baptist Church from the hours of 5:00pm-8:00pm in Tenaha, Texas.
                 
Committal: St John Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas

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

06/04/2017

Jo Evelyn Barton, 83 of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center. 
Services will be 1pm Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins and Bro. Welton Blackmon officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will begin at 11am on Tuesday prior to the service. 

She was born January 9, 1934 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to parents Joseph Elmer Franklin and Deecee Faye (Lane) Franklin. She was a member of Dunnigan Missionary Baptist Church.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the Lord and her grandchildren more than anything. She worked at Howards Department Store and was a secretary for Longview Christian Fellowship for a number of years. 

She is preceded in death by husband, Calvin Travis Barton, son, Stephen James Barton, son-in-law, Spencer Battles, grandson-in-law, Donald Bryce.

She is survived by:

Two daughters:
Joyce and Lamar Norton of Patroon
Sue Battles of San Antonio

Son: Larry Barton of Alabaster, Alabama

Grandchildren:
Clint and Jennifer Norton of Patroon
Chad and Angie Norton of Patroon
Shonda Bryce of San Antonio
John Thompson of San Antonio
Brian Barton of Denver, Colorado
Jeff Barton of Denver, Colorado

Twelve great-grandchildren

Special niece, Vicki Frederick of East Hamilton

Pallbearers: Clint Norton, Chad Norton, John Thompson, Chet Norton, Colton Norton, Caleb Norton and Dawson Windham

Honorary Pallbearers: Tyler Windham and Taylor Bryce

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

06/02/2017

Wayne “Hub” Elliott, age 72 of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 02, 2017 in Shreveport, LA.

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Elliott Family Cemetery on the family farm in the Dreka Community in Shelbyville with Lynn Raymond to speak.

Visitation will be Saturday evening beginning at 6:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

Hub was born March 15, 1945 in Shelby County to parents, Herbert A. Elliott and Willie B. (Anderson) Elliott. He was self-employed and operated Elliott Water Wells from 1972 until 1997.  He also had a chicken farm and raised cattle. 

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his 2 granddaughters Konner and Emilee.

He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Elliott.

He is survived by:

Wife, Carolyn Elliott of Shelbyville

Children:
James Elliott & wife, Terrie of Center
Jan Windham & husband, Kyle of Shelbyville

Granddaughters:
Konner Windham of Shelbyville
Emilee Elliott of Center

Mother, Willie B. Elliott of Shelbyville

Sister, Patricia Jackson & husband, Jimmy of Shelbyville

Brother, Aubrey Gene “A.G” Elliott of Shelbyville

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends

Pallbearers: Chad Bass, Brad Bass, Charlie Raymond, Michael Haley, Jared Richards, Ron Hendricks, John Harrison & Craig Hendricks

Honorary Pallbearers: Billy Jack Corbell, Douglas Jackson, Verbon Hendricks & Lynn Raymond

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

05/30/2017

Nelda Weatherly Mitchell, 78, of Lufkin, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 in Lufkin.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison.

Mrs. Mitchell was born August 22, 1938, in Nacogdoches, to Vernon Weatherly and Reba Cook Weatherly.  She was a member of Timber Creek Church in Lufkin. She retired from Atkinson Candy Company.

She is survived by
Husband: Robby Lee Mitchell of Lufkin

Son: Bradley Lee Mitchell and wife, Lanette, of Lufkin

Granddaughter: Zoe Mitchell of Lufkin

Brothers and Sisters:
Lavene Watkins of Seven Points
Gwen Wilkerson of Lufkin
Oneta Mire of Ragley, Louisiana
Ronald Weatherly of Lufkin
Donald Weatherly of Center

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

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

05/25/2017

James Oliver Doyle, 75 of Groveton, Texas was called home to be with our Lord May 23, 2017 in Lufkin, Texas. Mr. Doyle was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a great friend to many. He served as a Deacon at Josserand Independent Baptist Church where he also was a member of the church family and sang bass in the choir. He served in the military for the United States of America in the Army where he obtained his badges for sharpshooter pistol, missile and an expert badge for the rifle. He served as a military policeman and spent some time over in Korea. He also was a volunteer fireman and served on the fire department as their chaplain. He loved spending time with the youth and coached both Little League and Dixie League baseball for over 20 years. James loved the outdoors and he especially enjoyed hunting.

Visitation for Mr. Doyle will begin at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Groveton Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in the Cartwright Memorial Chapel of Groveton Funeral Home with Brother Bueford Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in East Prairie Cemetery.

Mr. Doyle is preceded in death by his parents William and Daisy Doyle; four brothers “Buster” Frank, Charles, Howard and Norman Doyle; three sisters Margaret Witt, Carolyn Tsikas and Ann Fussell and a grandson Chase Brennan Johnson.

His survivors include his loving wife of 56 years Amanda Rogers Doyle of Groveton, Texas; children: son and daughter-in-law Roger and Judy Doyle of Center, Texas and daughter and son-in-law Tiffany and Joe Kesinger of Crawford, Colorado; granddaughter Makahla Johnson of Crawford, Colorado; grandson Garrett Johnson of Crawford, Colorado; sister and brother-in-law Barbara and David Bailey of Spring, Texas; Special Niece Linda Reynolds and husband Nelson of Groveton, Texas; special grandniece Brandi Emmons of Groveton, Texas and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.

Please share your thoughts with the family by signing the online guestbook at www.grovetonfuneralhome.com