Shelby County Today

08/16/2016

Jimmie Shirl Noble Jr., age 60, of Milam, Texas passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral service will be held 1pm Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church with interment at Buckley Cemetery with Rev. H. F. Johnson Officiating. A viewing will be held the day of the Service on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30am at Garner & Son Chapel and from 11:30 until service time at the Church.

He is survived by:

Wife, Terri Barkins of Milam, Texas

Son, Johnny Barkins of Milam, Texas

Daughter, Kera Bledsoe of Logansport, LA

2 Grandchildren

Mother, Creola Noble of Milam, Texas

Brother, Jerry Noble of Dallas, Texas

Sisters:
Shirley Williams of Milam, Texas
Kaye Nobles of Milam, Texas
Dorothy Williams of Nacogdoches, Texas

AS well as a host of other relatives and Friends.

Services are under Percy Garner & Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.

08/13/2016

O.B. Ratcliff, 70 of Dallas, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his residence in Dallas. Service will be at 11am Tuesday, at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas with interment at St. John Cemetery, Center, Texas. Bishop W.C. Martin to officiate.

He is survived by:

Daughters:
Genera (Eddie) Bolton of Center
Betty (Joe) Berry of Center

3 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren

Sisters:
Genell Smith of Wells, Texas
Vira Poole of Wells, Texas
Lella Davis of Lufkin, Texas

Brothers:
L.A. Ratcliff of Dallas, Texas
X.L. Ratcliff of Wisconsin
Willie Ratcliff of Longview, Texas

Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

08/12/2016

Richard Wayne McCullough, 71, of Timpson, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 in Timpson, Texas.  He was born on February 28, 1945, in Healdton, Oklahoma, the son of Thomas Jefferson and Jewell Idella (Daniel) McCullough.    

Wayne spent much of his life pipelining.  He was a pipeline welder and enjoyed his job very much.  He loved people, especially his children and grandchildren.  Wayne enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors.  

Wayne is survived by his girlfriend, Shirley Bolton; sons, Jim McCullough and wife Earline of Spring, Texas, Mike McCullough of Harlem, GA; daughter, Trish Arnold and husband Chad of Owasso, Oklahoma; brothers, Jimmie McCullough of Okarche, Oklahoma, Larry McCullough of Wilburton, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Heather McCullough, Jacob McCullough, Riley McCullough, Chris Arnold, Trey Arnold; great grandchildren, Alexia, Jace, and Jaxon Bagby; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, TJ McCullough; and sister, Dean Vaughn.

The family of Richard Wayne McCullough is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson, Texas.

To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

08/12/2016

Donna Kay Cannon, 57, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at her residence.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later time.

She was born April 19, 1959 in Port Arthur, Texas to Patrick and Carol (Sandifer) Rider. She worked for East Texas Home Health as a registered nurse.

She is survived by:
Husband:
James Cannon of Shelbyville
8 Children

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

08/11/2016

Melanie Monique Miller-Watts, better known as “Mel”, 36, was born October 26, 1979 in Center, TX; to Mr. Ira Joe Miller and Lola Pearl Rodgers-Miller.  Mel passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 in Houston, TX.

She leaves to cherish her memories; her loving husband Stacy Darnell Watts, of San Augustine, TX; Her parents, children Stadriana Watts, LaRenda Watts & Jordan Watts, extended children-Aneshia Hopkins, Bobbie Tanner, Ti’ler Barnes, Jasmine Martin, A’nesiya Burrell & Malakai Johnson all of San Augustine, TX; grandparents; Dr. Clois & Mrs. Siscile Rodgers of San Augustine, TX; Mother-in-law Mrs. Emma Jean Watts of San Augustine, TX; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, Brother-in-laws, Sister-in-laws, and friends.

Visitations will begin Friday, August 12, 2016 at Sid Roberts Funeral starting at 12 Noon until 4:00 p.m. Visitations will also be Friday, August 12, 2016 at 5:00p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Reed Chapel Baptist Church, 301 Ironosa Rd., San Augustine, TX. Service is scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 1:00p.m. at Reed Chapel Baptist Church, 301 Ironosa Rd., San Augustine, TX with the Rev. Amos Horton Sr., Eulogist.

Services Entrusted to the Professionals of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX  75961.

08/11/2016

James Taylor “Jimmy” Daniels passed away peacefully on August 3, 2016, in Nacogdoches, Texas, at the age of 67.  

Jimmy is survived by:
Mother: Catheryn Watson Shepherd

Wife: Susan Pitts of Nacogdoches

Daughter: Dixie Rose Daniels of Nacogdoches

Granddaughter: Izzabella Blue Daniels of Nacogdoches

Grandson on the way, Silas Ezra Risinger, of Nacogdoches

Stepson: N.G. Schmidt of Nacogdoches

Brother: Tommy Daniels, of Fort Myers, Florida

Stepbrothers:
Roy Daniels of Prattville, Alabama
Delbert Daniels of Prattville, Alabama

He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Cecil Daniels, and stepmother, Maggie Daniels, both of Prattville, Alabama, and stepfather, Bogard Shepherd, of Nacogdoches, Texas.

Jimmy was born on December 9, 1948, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Thomas Cecil Daniels and Catheryn Watson Daniels. She bought him his first guitar at the age of 9 from Max Greer’s Pawn Shop, and the first song Jimmy learned to play was “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”.  Jimmy was just beginning to develop his extraordinary musical talents, and later mentored many other guitar players who eventually became successful career musicians.

As a young teenager, Jimmy developed a love for riding motorcycles, and could often be found hanging around at Sonny Burgess’ motorcycle shop downtown. At the age of 14, he and close friends Fred Bright, David Lambert and Homer Tindall formed a band called the Guv’nors, and from that point forward, he worked the rest of his life as a professional musician.

Jimmy graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1967, then attended Stephen F. Austin State University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and later continued graduate studies in Biology. During and after college he toured the country with the band Everyday People, and played gigs on Telephone Road as well as all over Southeast Texas and surrounding areas. Other bands Jimmy played with included the Black Label Brand Band, Short Fuse Blues Band and of course the Jimmy Daniels Band.

When he moved back home to Nacogdoches in the late 1970’s, he started working for the Angelina Neches River Authority and spent much of his free time fishing on Lake Sam Rayburn. In 1982, the same year his daughter Dixie Rose was born, he became the recurring Texas State Pistol Champion for several years thereafter, and for the next 30 years continued to win numerous pistol competitions in Texas and place in several National matches.

Jimmy and Merry Anne Bright opened Eagle Signs in 1983, and he continued to paint signs for the next 30 years. Jimmy also served as Nacogdoches County Road and Bridge Commissioner for four years. After retirement, he continued to enjoy playing music, shooting pistols, riding horses, spending time with loved ones, and following and attending Moto GP races for the past 3 years in Austin, Texas.  Jimmy was a natural comedian and constantly entertained us all. It was simply impossible to be around him without being drawn to him, and equally impossible to come to know him without loving him.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Laird’s Funeral Home with Bro. Sonny Scarborough officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening, August 12, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, also at Laird’s.  A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held at Lugnutz Sports Bar following Saturday services. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Bailey, AB Youngblood, Dickey Johnson, George Arriola, Rick West, Richard Bright, Fred Bright, Terry Brown, Ken Umbarger, Larry Nabours, Homer Dean Tindall, and David Lambert. Special thanks to Dr. Steven Potter and Dr. B.W. Henderson for their devoted friendship and the exceptional medical care they provided for Jimmy over the last several years. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The O’Malley Alley Cat Organization of Nacogdoches, Texas.   

08/10/2016

Essie Lee Hooper Soape, 79, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Sister Melba Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Mrs. Soape was born April 11, 1937, in Center, to Carter G. Hooper and Vernice Loraine Gibson Hooper.  She was a member of White Rock Baptist Church in Center and Order of the Eastern Star, Newburn Chapter.

She is survived by
Daughters:
Zaundra Whitton of Joaquin
Doris Bennett of Center

Sons: 
Randy Soape and wife, Sherry, of Center
Carter Soape of Center

Grandchildren:
Kevin Whitton and wife, Tammy
Pamela Whitton
Gary Whitton and wife, Brittany
Kenneth Whitton and wife, Lauren
Amanda Campaniello and husband, Jason
Shane Jordan and wife, Amber
Ashley Warren and husband, Chris
Ben Bennett and wife, Sarah
Charles Bennett
Jeremiah Soape and wife, Holly
Kayla Wilkinson and husband, Jeff
Steven Taylor and wife, Ariel
Brandi Taylor
Angela Carraway and husband, James

21 Great Grandchildren

Brother: Verlon Hooper and wife, Thelma, of Center

Sister: Vivian Luman of Center

Numerous other relatives

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: Charles R. Soape Sr.
Son-in-law: Roger Whitton
Great Grandson: Shone Whitton
Parents: Carter G. Hooper and Vernice Loraine Gibson Hooper
Brother: Travis Hooper
Twin Sister: Dessie Knight

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Pipes, Troy Keele, Charles Bennett, Ben Bennett, Shane Jordan, Steven Taylor and Jeremiah Soape.  Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Whitton, Blake Warren, Devin Warren, Kenneth Whitton, Robert Killey and Gary Whitton. 

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

Services for Richard Wayne McCullough, 71, of Timpson, Texas, son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Jewell Idella Daniel McCullough, will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves, Timpson, Texas with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9AM on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Taylor Funeral Home.  Mr. McCullough was born February 28, 1945 and passed away on August 7, 2016 in Timpson, Texas.

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.

08/09/2016

Mark Andrew Hataway, 39, of Fort Worth went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2016, after a well-fought battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 11, at The Creek Church, 4901 N. Main St., Fort Worth, 76179. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. His family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the church prior to the service.

He is survived by his wife, Liz; children, Autumn, Jude and Isabela; parents, Bob and Carol Hataway; siblings, Cathy Goodman, Robby Hataway, and their families, as well as a large extended family.

Funeral services are under the direction of Biggers Funeral Home, Fort Worth, Texas.