Shelby County Today

03/02/2017

Martin Eugene “Trever” Doggett, age 81, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2017, at his home after an illness of several months surrounded by loved ones as was his wish.

Graveside services will be at Oaklawn Memorial Park on March 3, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home one hour prior to services.

Mr. Doggett was born July 7, 1935, in Center, to Roy L. Doggett and Gladys Martin Doggett.

He is survived by
Wife: Marjorie Doggett

Son: John M. Doggett and Pam

Granddaughter: Kristyn Chandler

Grandsons:
Mick Doggett and Stefanie
Jordan Doggett and Rachel

Great-Granddaughter: Finlee Doggett

Great-Grandsons:
Darin Livingston
Tanor Doggett
Morgan Doggett
Ben Doggett

Brother: Maxie Doggett and Sammie

Sisters:
Barbara Dickinson
Patricia McDonald and Gordon
Brenda McDaniel and Gene

Sister-in-law: Mary Helen Campbell

Preceded in death by
Parents: Roy L. Doggett and Gladys Doggett
Sister: Billie Barr
Brothers-in-law: Yondal Barr, Gerald Dickinson, Sr., James N. Campbell
Nephew: Gerald Dickinson, Jr.
Great-Nephew: Brent Barr

Pallbearers will be Mick Doggett, Jordan Doggett, Charles Barr, Johnny Barr, Steve Barr, Darin Livingston and David Richards.

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

03/01/2017

Eddie McBride, 73, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017, at his residence.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. McBride was born February 15, 1944, in Nacogdoches County, to Delton McBride and Keet Durrett McBride.  

He is survived by
Children:
Daphne L. Barker
Dione L. Clary
Amanda Brazell
Amelia Mowery
Lorina Broomfield
Curtis Brown
Larry M. Davis

Brothers and Sisters:
Nelvin Graham and husband, Doug
Leon McBride and wife, Sandra
Vernon McBride and wife, Jan
Leroy McBride and wife, Donna
Paul McBride and wife, Lois
Wayne McBride and wife, Brenda
Linda Calder and husband, Bobby

Preceded in death by
Parents: Delton McBride and Keet Durrett McBride
Son: Ricky L. McBride
Brother: Ernest McBride
Sister: Louise Klopp

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

02/28/2017

Joyce Ann McClellan Glaze, 65, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, in Joaquin.
 
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Jim Moss officiating.  Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelbyville.
 
Mrs. Glaze was born July 7, 1951, in Warren, Arkansas, to Dixon McClellan and Earline Key McClellan.  She enjoyed caring for others, sitting with the elderly and cooking.
 
She is survived by
Husband: Lonnie Glaze of Joaquin
 
Children:
William Larry Hearn and wife, Emily, of Burleson
William Craig Hearn of Logansport, Louisiana
April Lucille Hearn Smithhart of Joaquin
 
Grandchildren:
Justin Randall Lee
Michael Douglas Smitthart Jr.
Benjamin Patrick Smithhart
Allison Renee Smithhart
 
Brothers and Sisters:
Ricky McClellan
Bruce McClellan
Claudann Jones
Dixon McClellan Jr.
Carey McClellan
Timothy McClellan
Selena McClellan Weaver
 
Step Mother: Barbara McClellan
 
Step Brothers and Step Sister:
Mike McClain and wife, Mikie
Jay McClain and wife, Donna
Angie McClain
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
 
Preceded in death by
Parents: Dixon McClellan and Earline Key McClellan
 
Pallbearers will be Justin Randall Lee, Michael Smithhart Jr., Benjamin Smithhart, Mac Gurley, Ethan Gurley, Cameron Taylor and Bobby Reed.
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

02/26/2017

Ouida Gail Springer Garrett, 78, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, at her residence.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Logansport with Rev. Timothy Roberson, Rev. Charles Hall and Rev. Eric L. Garrett officiating.  Interment will follow at Price Memorial Cemetery in Logansport.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Mrs. Garrett was born August 28, 1938, in Converse, Louisiana, to Starlin C. Springer and Ovada Lum Springer.  She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and First Baptist Church in Logansport, where she was actively involved in the Vota Vita Sunday School Class.

She is survived by
Husband: Robert L. “Bobby” Garrett of Logansport, Louisiana

Sons:
Rev. Eric L. Garrett and wife, Denise, of Lake Village, Arkansas
Robert Marc Garrett of Santa Barbara, California

Daughter: Sue Sue Boyett and husband, Jeremy, of Logansport, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Amanda Gibson and husband, Brian, of Greenville, Mississippi
Lisa Shamburger and husband, Holden, of Tyler
Hannah Garrett and fiancé, Cameron, of Greenville, Mississippi
Levi Manalli of Logansport, Louisiana
Ainsley Boyett of Logansport, Louisiana

Great-Granddaughter: Isabella Gibson of Greenville, Mississippi

Preceded in death by 
Parents: Starlin C. Springer and Ovada Lum Springer

Pallbearers will be Richard Land, Doug Guillotte, David Foshee, Billy Pinkston, Wallace Holmes and Gary Henderson.  Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Adams, Billy Creech, Roy Deutsch, Joe Hamon, Jimmy Henderson, Denny Johnson, David Martin, Howard Rushing, Donald Rutherford and Danny Weber.

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

02/23/2017

Nelda Liem, 73, of Center passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Don Murphree officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior the service starting at noon at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born August 14, 1943 in Shelby County. She graduated from Center High School in 1960. She worked for Center ISD Administrative Office for many years.  She was member of First Baptist Church in Center.

She is preceded death by her husband, Dan Liem and Brother, Dewain Halliburton.

She is survived by:
Son:
Michael Liem of Center

Daughter & Son-in-law:
Kim & Kevin Rash of Center

Grandchildren:
Lindsay & Josh Simmons
Cameron & Shelby Liem
Danielle Liem
Landon & Brooke Rash
Lacey & Kyle Rhodes

Great-Grandchildren:
Ella & Jax Simmons
Lane & Carson Liem
Audrey Liem & Easton Page
Lawson & Luke Rash
Abel & Ariel Rhodes

Sisters-in-law:
Delores Halliburton
Cherry Parker & husband, Van

Pallbearers:
Landon Rash, Cameron Liem, Josh Simmons, Kyle Rhodes, Tim Parker & Trey Parker
 
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

02/20/2017

Ennis Ray King, 80 of Garrison, passed away Sunday morning, February 19, 2017 at his residence in Garrison.

Wake will be held Friday, February 24, 2017 from 6pm until 8pm at Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas. Funeral service will be at 11am at Sweet Union Baptist Church, Garrison, Texas with interment at Smyrna Cemetery, Timpson with Pastor Billy Gardner officiating.

He is survived by:

Wife, Wedia King of Garrison

Sons:
Ennis Earl (Commella) King of Garrison
Willie Ray King of Garrison

Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren

Sister, Homer Jean Temple of California

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

02/20/2017

Rayford Matthew Fountain, 79, of the Shady Grove Community, Nacogdoches County, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Nacogdoches with Pastor John Withem and Pastor Richard Skinner officiating. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service beginning at 11 am at Shady Grove Baptist Church, 2548 FM 2112, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.

He was born February 11, 1938 in the Camp Worth Community in Shelby County to Walter William Fountain and Cora Lee (Love) Fountain. He worked for Blume Systems Tree Service for 15 years and was a heavy equipment diesel mechanic for 14 years and retired from Pilgrims Pride where he worked in maintenance for 11 years. Rayford accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on September 8, 2016 and was baptized at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Nacogdoches. He was a strong and devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. He cherished spending quality time with family, friends, neighbors and he loved planting a spring and fall vegetable garden to share with all. He helped with fencing, caring for livestock, and building whatever the community needed. His other great joys were hunting, fishing, farming, church, gospel music, singing, whistling and taking pictures for memories. Last of all, he loved Saturday night at the VFW to dance the night away. He worked all week, danced on Saturday night and went to church on Sunday. Always a friend to all; he was selfless, dearly loved and will be missed by many.  

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Walter and Cora Fountain, Daughter, Brenda Sue Fountain Williams, Granddaughter, Naomi Nicole Fountain, the mother of his children, Frances Josephine Fountain, Brothers & Sister, Walter William Fountain, Jr., T.S. Fountain, Mary Survell Fountain Golden, William Richard Fountain and Mannon Fountain.

He is survived by:

Daughter: Rose Fountain Sherrod & husband, James “Buck” of Humble

Grandchildren:
James A. Weaver & wife, Maria of Fountain, CO
Brittany M. Sherrod of Humble
Brandon M. Sherrod of Savannah, GA

Great-Grandchildren:
Kelton G. Sherrouse of New Caney and Lilly J. Webster of Humble
Gabriella E. & Eilliana G. Weaver of Fountain, CO

Sisters:
Sara Alice Fountain Gathright of Homer, LA
Dorothy “Dot” Fountain of Spring

Pallbearers: Dale Fountain, David Fountain, Ronald (Dip) Thorton, Laree Weeks, Jimmy Pipes & Robert Blanchard, Alternate, Fred Burnaman

Honorary Pallbearer: Kenny (T) Golden

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

02/17/2017

Terry Glenn Bailey, 54, and Pamela Hitt Bailey, 57, of Center, Texas, passed away together in an accident on February 15, 2017.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2017, at First United Pentecostal Church of Center. Funeral service for the couple will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the First United Pentecostal Church of Center with Bro. Andy Wilson officiating. Interment will follow Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
 
Terry was born on March 13, 1962, in Center, Texas. He was a self-made man and rose to be one of East Texas’ most prolific entrepreneurs.

Pam was born on August 26, 1959, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in business. After the couple married on September 27, 1980, she quietly became the firm foundation of their immediate and extended family.

For 36 years together, Terry and Pam impacted their families and their community with their truly unique partnership which blended very different gifts. Although their tribe seems to encompass a thousand cousins, the Bailey’s thrived on togetherness and the joy of a close-knit family.  That philosophy carried over into their businesses where partnerships often involved family members, but even those who were unrelated became indistinguishable from blood relations. Terry was larger than life and could not help but to inspire. Pam, marvelously drew no attention to herself, while almost invisibly making everything in their complicated lives actually work. Terry caused every man to measure himself. Pam on the other hand, made everyone feel as though they measured up. To her, status and stature were irrelevant. Pam had a servant’s heart and a genuine caring nature. She made everyone she came across feel worthwhile.  Terry and Pam Bailey had a passion for putting family first and have now left an enormous group with great sadness and an even greater legacy to carry on.

Their survivors include
Daughter: Carmen Mackey and husband, Ryan

Son: Dustin Bailey and wife, Ginny

Grandchildren:
Falon Mackey
Ivy Mackey
Trevor Bailey
Taygan Bailey

Mothers:
Ann Hitt
Charlotte Bailey

Sisters:
Katha Bush
Vicki Tomlin and husband, Richard
Treasa Donnan and husband, Jim

Preceded in death by
Pam’s Father: Charles “Slick” Hitt
Terry’s Father: Millard Bailey
Terry’s Brothers: Mitchell Bailey, Delane Bailey, Johnny Bailey

Pallbearers will be James Butler, Dee Winston, Kevin Rash, Jinx Hutchins, Luke Garrett, Jeff Bailey and Rial Taylor.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made online to The Bailey Family Foundation at www.baileyfamilyfoundation.com.

The family of Dustin & Ginny Bailey and Carmen & Ryan Mackey wish to thank everyone for their prayers and continued support through this difficult time.

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

02/14/2017

Gloria Delores Richards Sklar, 92, of Timpson, Texas passed away on February 13, 2017 in Garrison, Texas. Born November 10, 1924, Gloria Delores Sklar is the daughter of the late Gus Richards and Mabel (Morris) Richards. Graveside service will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating. Visitation will be held starting at 9AM until service time.

Gloria was born and raised one of eight children in Timpson, Texas. She graduated Timpson High School. Gloria spent over 40 years working for Southern Pacific Railroad as a Bill Clerk in the Accounting Office before retiring. She was a great caregiver to many of her family members that have preceded her. Gloria was a very loving, kind, helpful individual. She loved her Sunday School Class and her church family. Gloria was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas.

Gloria is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dominick (Babe) Sklar; five sisters, and two brothers.

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.