Shelby County Today

03/16/2017

Alice Jean Barnes, 57 of Lufkin, passed away Wednesday morning at her residence in Lufkin, Tx.

Services will be 1pm Saturday at Triumph Center Church of Center, Tx. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Timpson, Tx. With Pastor Steven Pinkney officiating.

Alice Jean Barnes is survived by:
Daughters:
Chasmon Amie of Lufkin
Elizabeth (Wilbert) Thomas of Palacios
Linda (Andra) Jefferson of Lufkin

3 Grandchildren

Sisters:
Deloris Johnson of Center
Vivian (Leo) Buckley of Center
Patricia (Leo) Williams of Center
Katina Johnson of Center
Victoria Booth of Center

Brothers:
Kenneth (Nichell FoFona) Jones of Nacogdoches
Lawerence (Lali) Johnson of Lufkin
Robert (Shelia) Johnson of Humble

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home

03/16/2017

Perry Lee Beard, 58, of Milam, Texas, formerly of Timpson, Texas passed away at his home on Sunday, March 12, 2017.  Perry was born on August 21, 1958 to his parents, Joe Bill Beard and Gearldean Curbow Beard.  Funeral service for Perry will be Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas with Smokey Beard officiating.

Perry was born in Nacogdoches Texas, raised in the Sheldon community near Houston, Texas.  Although Perry and his family grew up in Sheldon, Timpson was always considered home.  They would travel back home each weekend.  He graduated Sheldon High School and went to work as a contractor for Union Pacific Railroad where he retired after many years.  He acquired the home of his dream 12 years ago in Milam, Texas. This lakefront home would accompany his passion for fishing and hunting.  During his life he enjoyed anything having to do with the outdoors.  Fishing and hunting were among his favorite pastimes. 

Perry loved running lines on the river.  He would many times catch fish as big as him.  He also enjoyed spending time with his family.  Perry was considered an awesome cook by many.  When gatherings would occur Perry would always prepare an outstanding meal.  Perry also enjoyed woodworking.  He could just about do anything.  Whatever Perry was doing he was enjoying it.

Perry is survived by:

Son: Perry Lee Beard Jr.

Brothers:
Randy Beard and wife Martha
Terry Beard and wife Carol
Donny Beard and wife Darlene
Ronny Beard

Sisters:
Sandra Beard
Becky Palmer and husband Bobby
Barbara West and husband Michael

Grandchildren:
Stephanie, Jessica and Hunter Beard

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

Perry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerry Beard, Tommy Beard; and sister, Shirley Cottongin.

In order to convey your condolences or sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net.

03/14/2017

Robert Earl “Beetle” Bailey, Sr.  died on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 88 years of age, in Rancho Viejo, Texas.

Robert Earl Bailey led a very full and vibrant life. Born to Charles Lincoln Bailey and Ethel Norris Bailey on December 22, 1928, in Erwin, Unicoi County, Tennessee, he was one of twelve children. As a child, he had a knack for adventure and athleticism, most notability at swimming. This thirst for adventure led him to serve in the US Navy during World War II, along with five brothers, one whom survived the Pearl Harbor Attack.

After returning from the war, Robert E. set off on his next great adventure, joining his sister Kate and her husband Frank Henderson in Texas. There, he married and had three children, Rebecca (Wampler), Mary (Carpenter), and Robert “Chuck” Earl Bailey Jr. Soon after, the family moved to Southern Louisiana where Robert E. worked on the construction and repair of pipelines and petroleum rigs. Always the adventurer, he shared this spirit with his children with the various unusual pets and adventures they had in Louisiana.

A loving and doting father, Robert E. shared many of his passions with his children, in particular, with his son Chuck. Chuck’s biggest fan, Robert E. was a dutiful attendee to the various sports that Chuck participated in, including Major League Baseball as a Los Angeles Dodger.

Later in life, Robert E. married Barbara Ann (George), while working as a Right-of-Way Agent. Married April 30, 1993 in Erwin, Tennessee, he would be married to her until his death.

At 79 years old, Robert E. retired as owner and agent of REB Communications, Inc. They spent their retirement in Nacogdoches, Texas; San Antonio, Texas and Rancho Viejo, Texas.

He was preceded in death by ten of his siblings: Elmer Bailey, Pearl Bailey Ledford, Willie Bailey Clouse, Charlie Lincoln Bailey, Ruth Bailey Fain (wife of Bill Fain), Richard Bailey, Harry Bailey, Cecil Jackson Bailey, Toby Bailey (died as a child), Johnny Bailey (died as a child). Of his siblings, Robert E. is survived only by Kate Bailey Henderson, wife of Frank Henderson.

Along with his sister, Robert E. is survived by many of his large, Tennessee family. They include: Frank Bailey, Harley Bailey, Debbie Ledford, Robin Ledford, Susan Bailey, Michael Bailey, Charles Fain, Richard Fain, Toby Fain, Richard Bailey Jr., Joyce Ann Bailey, Bobby Jean Bailey, Gary Bailey, Jo Bailey Bogart.

Robert E. loved his three children dearly. He is survived by them and their families: Rebecca (Bailey) and John Wampler of Tyler, Texas, Mary (Bailey) and Gary Carpenter of Fort Worth, Texas; Robert “Chuck” and Marie Bailey, Jr. of Austin, Texas.

Robert E. loved spending time with his grandchildren. Always bringing gifts of the most unusual kind, Robert E. loved spending time with the children, often on their property in Nacogdoches, Texas, his grandchildren will deeply miss him: Jaclyn (Wampler) and Stuart McGuire of Cuckfield, England; Jade Bailey of Austin; Taylor Bailey of Houston; John and Lindsay Wampler, Jr. of Tyler, Texas; Lee and Deborah Carpenter of Houston, Texas; Hunter Bailey of Midland, Texas; Ben Carpenter of Fort Worth, Texas; and McGregor Bailey of Austin, Texas. Along with his grandchildren, he is survived by his great-grandson, John Harlan Wampler, III of Tyler, Texas and Baby Carpenter of Houston, Texas due in August 2017.

After marrying Barbara, Robert E.’s family grew even larger. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Cindy Smith of Center, Texas; his step-children: Stephanie Hankins, wife of Todd Hankins of San Antonio, Texas and Joseph Ashley and Esmer George of Brownsville, Texas. Their children, his step-grandchildren, include: Carly and Clay Hankins of San Antonio, Texas and William George of Brownsville, Texas.

Robert Earl Bailey, Sr. led an enduring and giving life.  Those that met him knew he had a giving soul, deeply motivated by his faith in God and compassion for others. He excelled at everything he did, from working the oil rigs in Louisiana to acquiring land in Texas, to being a great husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, everything he did was deeply rooted in love. He will be loved and missed by many.

Pallbearers will be John Wampler II, Hunter Bailey, Lee Carpenter, Ben Carpenter, John Wampler and Chuck Bailey.  Honorary pallbearers will be Harley Bailey, Frank Bailey and Gary Carpenter.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.  Interment will follow immediately at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

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

03/09/2017

Funeral services for Mr. SeDerrick Goodwin, (32) formally of Center, now of Ft. Worth, Texas and Center High School classmate, Class of 2002. Service will be Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1:00pm at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church (623 Martin Luther King Dr. Center, Texas) Mr. Goodwin died Tuesday, March 6, 2017, due to the result of a car accident.  Rev. Alvin Davis will be officiating.

Mr. Goodwin is survived by:

Wife: SaTadra Jackson

Father: Ricky Daniels and wife Jerdena of Center, Texas

Mother: Debra Edwards and husband, Willie Edwards of Mansfield Louisiana

Children: Brooklyn Goodwin, Malik Goodwin, Aiden Goodwin and Cameron Goodwin all of Ft. Worth, Texas

Brothers: Byron Daniels and Chad Gray of Nacogdoches, Texas
   
Sisters:  
Ashley Taylor, husband Kevin of Ft. Worth, Texas
Kellie Sullivan and Amber Anderson of Little Rock, Ark

Grandmothers: 
Berta Mae Goodwin of Ft. Worth, Texas
Billie Joyce Daniels of Center, Texas

Visitation: Friday, March 10, 2017 Hicks Chapel from the hours of 2:00pm-6:00pm

Committal: Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas

Repass: Pineywood Outreach Center (255 Haley Dr. Center, Texas 75935)

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

03/09/2017

Lorene Tidwell McEntire, 94, of Timpson, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. David Haley officiating.  Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery in Timpson.

Mrs. McEntire was born April 25, 1922, in Shelby County, to John Thomas Mims Sr. and Mary Cozart Mims.  She loved cooking, gardening and spending time with family.  Mrs. McEntire was a member of Messiah Baptist Church in Timpson.

She is survived by
Daughter: Sara Byrn of Timpson

Son: Thomas Tidwell and wife, Jayne, of Center

Grandchildren:
Jimmy Jack Turner
Tasha Turner
Shana Bearden
Elvis Rawlinson Jr.
Mike Rawlinson
Kim Mabley

Great-Grandchildren:
Jessica Hayden
Jeremy Turner
Jeffrey Turner
Courtney Bearden
Brittney Bearden
Jonathon Bearden
Caleb Rawlinson
Michaela Rawlinson
Brylie Rawlinson
Kinlee Rawlinson
Megan Mabley
Halie Mabley
Madison Mabley
Patrick Turner

Great-Great-Grandchildren:
Brayden Turner
Michael Turner
Payton Turner
Addysen Bearden
Raegen Richardson
Nate Richardson
Brytli Bearden
Keyston Turner
Raythan Kelley
Jaylen Turner
Brantley Turner
Bracie Turner
Brayleigh Sanford

Numerous other relatives

Preceded in death by
Husbands: J. E. Tidwell, Cecil McEntire
Grandson: Todd Tidwell
Parents: John Thomas Mims Sr. and Mary Cozart Mims.  
Sisters: Ila Bell Harvey, Joyce Smith, Frances Moore, Marion Gentry, Olga Hughes
Brothers: Charles Mims, Buford Mims, John T. Mims Jr.

Pallbearers will be Elvis Rawlinson Jr., Mike Rawlinson, Jonathon Bearden, Patrick Turner, Mike Seale and James Seale.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Turner, Jeffrey Turner, Jimmy Jack Turner, Dalton Seale and Cole Richardson.

A special thanks to Hospice of East Texas for their compassionate care.

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

03/08/2017

Robert J. Moore, 58 of Center, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017, at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 2pm Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Center Triumph Church, Center, Texas. Interment is at Westview Cemetery, Center, with Bishop Howard Cloudy, Sr, officiating.

He is survived by:

Wife: Alise Osby Moore of Center

Daughters:
LaTonya Moore of Center
Jennifer Brinson of Center
Keshia Davis of San Augustine
Ka'Chasmon Moore of Center
Bridgette Moore of Center
TyKeshia Stanley of Center

Sons:
De'Mauriyen Osby of Center
Antonio Gipson of Center

22 Grandchildren

Sisters:
Doris (Charles) Netherly of Center
Vivian (Jesse) Watts of Center
Jena Moore of Center
Tammy (Ben) Small of Center

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

03/07/2017

Evelyn Lacy Tinsley, 95, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Timpson. She was born on July 28, 1921 in Wolfe City, Texas to Albert Sidney Lacy and Mollie Stone Lacy. A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale in Houston, Texas, with the Rev. Keith Niager officiating.  

Evelyn grew up in Wolfe City where she received her high school diploma. Although an only child, Evelyn’s first cousin, Mary Helen Reed Watson lived with Evelyn’s parents before she was born. Most people thought that Mary and Evelyn were sisters. On November 26, 1942, she married the love of her life, John E. Tinsley, and the two stayed faithfully by one another’s side until his death in March 1991. The legacy that is their lifetime, lives on in the host of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that are a product of their love. 

Evelyn was a devoted housewife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed being a mom, but life was even sweeter when she was surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Evelyn had a love like no other for her grandbabies, and they loved her just the same. 

She took great pride in being a grandmother and great-grandmother. When she was not surrounded by family, you could find Evelyn reading. She very much loved a good book. In her earlier years, Evelyn was also very faithful in her church, Riverside United Methodist, where she was a member of the choir. She also enjoyed sewing club and was in the Kiwanis Ladies Auxiliary. 

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Evelyn’s caregivers and friends, Glenda and Tonya. She loved these ladies as if they were a part of her family and they loved her as well. Thank you for your deep devotion to our mother and grandmother for those two beautiful years. 

Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Margaret Crump and husband, Jim, and Janet Niager and husband, Keith; grandchildren, Tina Crump Meade, J. Michael Crump, Jr., John Crump, Megan Niager, and Jeremy Niager; great-grandchildren, Gaston Meade, Emily Meade, Cullen Meade, Saxton Crump, Liam Crump, Riley Lynn Crump, and Noah Crump; nieces, Patricia Carlisle, Frances Parsons, Beverly Lightfoot, and Rosemary Robertson. 

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John E. Tinsley, parents, Albert and Mollie Lacy, and one great granddaughter, Mackenzie Crump.

The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, visit www.taylorfh.net.

Clyde Wayne “Bide” Anthony, 73, of Center, passed away March 4, 2017, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Chris Collins officiating.  Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mr. Anthony was born May 11, 1943, in Shelbyville, to James Vernon Anthony and Lucille Clark Anthony.  He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  He would rather have been on a tractor cutting hay any day of the week.  Mr. Anthony loved fish frys, family gatherings and every moment of time spent with his children and grandchildren. His past few years, he enjoyed his chickens, gardening and spending time with his dog.  

He is survived by
Children:
Tammy Thomas of Marshall, Texas
Kim McClain and husband, James, of Monahans, Texas
Denise Shofner and husband, Nathan, of Shelbyville, Texas
Sherry Goodwyn and husband, Brad, of Key Largo, Florida
James Wayne Anthony of Center

Grandchildren:
Tara Thomas, Debbie Thomas, Emily Chambers, Teagan McClain, Jessica McClain, Ethan Shofner, Abigayle Shofner, Eli Shofner, Madison Goodwyn. Joshua Goodwyn, Jeremiah Goodwyn, Deacon Anthony, Olivia Anthony

Great Grandchildren:
Sydney Maes, Rymengton Chambers

Sister: Gay Nell McCoy

Longtime Buddy and Friend: Don Hooper

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Mother of his children: Kathy Anthony

Preceded in death by
Parents: James Vernon Anthony and Lucille Clark Anthony
Brothers: Charles “Dank” Anthony, Morris Anthony, Royce Chandler

Pallbearers will be Jeb Shofner, Charlie Mitchell, Clifton Porter, Daylon Dunn, Todd Clark and Chris Hancock.  Honorary pallbearers will be Don Hooper, David Dunn and Randy Alford.

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

03/05/2017

Harlene Muckelroy, 78, of Center, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Shreveport, La. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Don Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Martinsville. Visitation will be Monday, March 6, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

Harlene was born July 7, 1938 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Harland and Ruth (Parish) Burnaman. She grew up on a Dairy Farm, where she developed a love for working with animals. She married James Ellis Muckelroy August 31, 1957. They were married for 47 years. She was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church. She was a wonderful homemaker, wife, mother & grandmother. She was famous for her chicken & dumplings and homemade desserts. She was also an excellent seamstress. She loved making clothes for family members and she made costumes for the 4-H Drill Team for over 20 years. The absolute pride and joy of her life was her four grandchildren. When her health failed her and she was no longer able to attend their activities, she looked forward to seeing pictures and hearing every details of what they were involved in.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harland and Ruth Burnaman, Husband, James Ellis Muckelroy, Sister & Brother-in-law, Sue and Robert Stanaland, Brother, Fred Burnman & Nephew, Steven Ross.

She is survived by:

Children:
Ken & Tammie Muckelroy of Center
Katha Wyatt of Center

Grandchildren:
Seth & Kaleb Wyatt
Tyler & Abbie Muckelroy

Sisters:
Lillie Ross & husband, Houston of El Paso
Helen Brown of Nacogdoches

Brother-in-law:
Cecil Muckelroy & wife, Louise of Lufkin

Sister-in-law:
Sue Burnaman of Spring

Numerous Very Special Nieces & Nephews and a host of friends & family

In Lieu of flowers family request donations be made to Providence Missionary Baptist, PO Box 751, Center, Texas 75935

Pallbearers: Seth Wyatt, Kaleb Wyatt, Tyler Muckelroy, Todd Muckelroy, Bryan Muckelroy & Nick Yanoush

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