Shelby County Today

03/21/2016

Stanley Burgay, 62, of Timpson, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at John D. Windham Civic Center in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2016, at John D. Windham Civic Center with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating. Interment will follow at Blair Cemetery in Timpson.

Mr. Burgay was born November 28, 1953, in Shelby County, to Dallas Burgay and Mildred Estelle Scott Burgay. He retired from Center Police Department after 30 years of service. Following his retirement, Mr. Burgay continued in law enforcement by serving as Constable in Timpson for 12 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and was Captain of the Timpson High School Association Fishing Club. He was known for his ability to bring in the fish or tell others where to catch them. Mr. Burgay was very influential in the community, playing an important role in mentoring troubled young people. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Mr. Burgay was a faithful member of Good Hope Baptist Church.

He is survived by:

Wife, Betty Burgay of Timpson

Sons: 
Stephen Burgay and wife, Belinda, of Timpson
Chuck Kay and wife, Kathy, of Huxley

Daughter, Selisha Cockrell and husband, Jay Dee, of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Chandler Burgay
McKenzie Burgay
Kade Cockrell
Jodi Cockrell
Karly Kay
Michael Kay

Great-Grandchild, Brylie Kay

Mother, Estelle Burgay of Garrison

Sisters:
Judy Vaughn of Timpson
Yvonne Ramsey of Timpson

Sisters-in-law:
Barbara Bossier and husband, James, of Logansport, Louisiana 
Cherry Hipp and husband, Ricky, of Canton

Maryland Wilkinson of Tenaha

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by father, Dallas Burgay; sister, Ann McAleander; and brothers-in-law, Fred McAlexander, Glynn Ramsey, and Walter Buddy Vaughn.

Pallbearers will be Lance Hughes, Irvine Bergouis, Ricky Allen, Mark Herron, Kade Cockrell, Chandler Burgay, Michael Kay and James Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be Everit Harbison, Roger Scott, Johnny Sanders, Jimmy Matthews, Walter Shofner, Mike Hanson, Tracy Hooper and all Texas Law Enforcement.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Shelby County Bass Anglers for Stanley Burgay Scholarship Fund, PO Box 307, Timpson, Texas 75975 and Good Hope Baptist Church Building Fund, 1070 CR 4778, Timpson, Texas 75975.

03/20/2016

Hazel Marie Cooper Haessly, 58, of Timpson, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Jason Sparks officiating.  Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Timpson.

Ms. Cooper was born October 5, 1957, in Houston, Texas, to Tubby Haessly and Jackie Sanford Haessly.  

She is survived by
Husband: Mike Miller

Daughters:
April Gaddy and husband, Chris, of Timpson
Ashley Nichols and husband, Robert, of Troup

Sisters:
Janelle Boyd and husband, Larry, of Haughton, Louisiana
Dianne Cole and husband, Jerry, of Ratcliff
Sheila Jurney and husband, Ronnie, of Logansport, Louisiana

Brothers:
Johnny Haessly and wife, Dana, of Joaquin
Robert Haessly and wife, Felicia, of Timpson
Ricky Haessly of Center
Jerry Sanford and wife, Cindy, of Center
Dewayne Sanford and wife, Samantha, of Center

Grandchildren:
Carter and Haislee Gaddy
Walker, Cason and Reese Nichols
Lainee Cooper
Macayla Perry
Aaliyah Lane

Numerous nieces and nephews

Special Friend & Mother-in-law: Leona Martin

Preceded in death by
Parents: Tubby Haessly and Jackie Sanford Haessly
Husband: Billy Whittington
Son: Louie Cooper Jr.
Sister: Georgia Taylor
Granddaughter: Laice Cooper

Pallbearers will be Tommy Sparks, Pete Andrews, Daniel Nichols, Ronnie Cole, Kenny Cole, Keith Cole. Honorary pallbearer will be James Hughes Jr.

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

03/18/2016

Allen Dale Anderson, 83, of Huxley, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

A memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 2, 2016 at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with military honors given by Fort Hood Honor Guards and Masonic Rites given by Sam Samford Lodge #149. 

He was born March 31, 1932 in Champagne County, Illinois to Ivan and Mary (Austin) Anderson. Mr. Anderson worked on a pipeline for many years. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and he was a Mason. 

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Ivan & Mary Anderson; Wife, Roxy Anderson; Grandson, Cory Anderson; Great-Granddaughter, Mikaela Kelsheimer; and 2 Sisters, Norma Hoffman and Marcia Phelps.

He is survived by:

Son: Wes Anderson & wife, Lisa of Naperville, Illinois

Daughter: Virginia Anderson of Effingham, Illinois

Grandchildren:
Ryan Anderson
Nick Anderson
Jaclynn Olivia Anderson
Ashley Ford

Great-Grandchildren:
Sydney, Scout & Lily
Natalie

3 Sisters:
Mickie Bushur
Glenda Kingery
Margie Anderson Lister 
 
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

03/16/2016

James Dwayne Caddell, 53, of Irving, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. James was a 1980 graduate of Center High School.  

Services will be at 11:00 am. Saturday, March 19th at North Star Baptist Church, 1518 Englewood Avenue in Tyler, Texas.  Reverend James Cook, Jr. will officiate.  Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Tyler.  The family will receive friends at Brooks, Sterling & Garrett Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until 7:00 pm on Friday, March 18th. 

James was born in Tyler on March 15, 1962 to James, Sr. and Martha McGee Caddell.  He spent his formative years in Center, where his mother was a long-time teacher in Center ISD. He joined and was baptized at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Center where he was active as a youth usher and as a member of the Young Adult Choir. After graduating from Center High School, he attended the University of Texas at Arlington.  He worked as a musical writer and was involved in the South By Southwest Musical Festival in Austin for a number of years. 

He is preceded in death by both his paternal and maternal grandparents. 

He is survived by:

His parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Caddell of Tyler;
A daughter, Sarah Freni and her husband Rob of Boston, Massachusetts;
A grandson, Charlie, also of Boston, Massachusetts and a loving and devoted extended family. 

Services are under the direction of Brooks, Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors, 302 North Ross Avenue, Tyler, Texas 75702, 903.592.0886.

03/14/2016

Olen Oliver, 98, of Center, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 in El Lago, Texas.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating and  eulogy given by, Larry Williams. Burial will follow at Powdrill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born August 10, 1917 in the Arcadia Community, Center, Texas to William and Sarah Francis (Gunter) Oliver. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church. He was a member of the Arcadia Masonic Lodge. 

He is preceded in death by his Parents, William & Sarah Oliver, Wife, Joy Marie Oliver and Wife, Marquette “Coot” Emanis Oliver.

He is survived by:
Sons:
Olen Oliver, Jr. & wife, Linda of Pasadena
Richard Oliver & wife, Vickie of Houston
Jim Oliver & wife, Glynda of LaPorte
Step-Daughter:
Jackie Grant & husband, Neil of the Arcadia Community, Center, Texas
Step-Son:
Ronnie Emanis & wife, Charlsey of Center
Grandchildren:
Keith Oliver of Seabrook
Kara Million & husband, David of League City
Scott Oliver & wife, Jennifer of La Porte 
Brandon Oliver & wife, Carrie of Cypress
Terri Oliver of La Porte 
12 Great Grandchildren
5 Step Grandchildren
10 Step Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Relatives & Friends
Pallbearers:
Keith Oliver, Scott Oliver, Brandon Oliver, 
David Million, Doice Grant and Dr. Derek Grant   
Honorary Pallbearers:
Greg Grant & the members of the Arcadia Masonic Lodge 

03/04/2016

Lee Madison Carver passed into Heaven on Friday, March 11, 2016 in Hugo, Oklahoma, at the age of 71.

A cowboy style remembrance will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 beginning with a noon luncheon, followed by a Celebration Of Life for Lee Madison Carver at 2pm at the Cowboy Crossing Church at Hugo, Oklahoma. Cowboy Preacher Mike Merritt will officiate.  Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 11am in the Strong Cemetery near Huxley, TX.

Lee Madison Carver was born December 30, 1944, in Camp Rucker, Alabama, to George “S” and Clella Christine (Morrison) Carver. He had lived in Hugo, Oklahoma the past seven years after moving from Huxley, TX. He married Gloria McAfee Carver in Hugo on March 17, 2009. Lee was a Baptist Minister for over forty years and a member of the Cowboy Crossing Church, Hugo, Oklahoma. He loved fishing and flower gardening. He won Yard of the Year and Yard of the Month on several occasions while living in Texas and Oklahoma.  Lee enjoyed being a good husband, father and grand-father. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife and high school sweetheart, Bobbi Carver; and a sister, Mary Thigpen.

Lee is survived by his wife, Gloria McAfee Carver of the home; two sons, Todd Carver and Nancy Cantrel of Hugo, Ok, and Tracy Carver and wife Karen of Mississippi; two daughters, Katrina Kirlin of Arkansas and Kathy Bryan and husband Mathew of Hugo, OK; one sister, Lynne Henderson and husband Ron of Shreveport, LA; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and church family.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 14, 2016, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Mt. Olive Funeral Home Chapel in Hugo, OK. Family and friends are also invited to sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.mtolivefh.com. The family is also deeply touched by the outpouring of responses of loving greetings on facebook.

Services are under the direction of Mt. Olive Funeral Home, Hugo, Oklahoma.

03/13/2016

Wade Anderson, 81, of Center, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016, in Lufkin.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, in Center, with Rev. Carl Smith and Rev. John Bender officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Memorial Park in Center.
 
Mr. Anderson was born February 27, 1935, in Sexton, to Jeff Anderson and Alene Williamson Anderson. He was a retired employee of Texas Utilities. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Center High School class of 1954, and a 50 year member of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149. He also loved to fish. His spiritual life involved First Baptist Church in Center, where he was a faithful member. He showed God’s love in his ministry to the nursing homes and his relationships with others.

He is survived by:

Wife of 60 years, Shelby Anderson
 
Son, Steve Anderson and wife, Theresa
 
Daughter, Mitzi Lengl and husband, Mike
 
Grandchildren:
Mark Anderson
Luke Lengl and wife, Sammantha
Lauren Young and husband, David
Faith Lengl
Delinda Casse and husband, Sean
Aaron Whitehead and wife, Jennifer
Adam Whitehead
 
Great-Grandchildren:
Kylie Sigler
Kaitlyn Sigler
Cory Sigler
Emily McDonald
Aliannah Whitehead
 
Great-great Grandchildren:
Fallon Womack
Kaizley Anthony
Kasen Sigler
 
Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law:
Margie Anderson
Bea Carter
Henry Menefee

Numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends
 
Preceded in death by:

Parents: Jeff and Alene Anderson

Sister: Margie Menefee

Brothers:
Billy Anderson
​Nolan Anderson
​Donece Anderson
​Woodrow Anderson
 
Pallbearers will be Mark Tidwell, Teddy Hopkins, Steve Jeans, Charles Conway, Artie Jones, Willie Lewis, Burton Brown, and Zack Warr. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Anderson, Clyde Samford, Vance Green, Kenneth Lout and Randy Lout.
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

03/12/2016

Funeral services for Glenda Mixia (Rudd) Spradley, 83, of Lufkin will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Greg Taylor and Harold Hancock officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Glenda passed away peacefully Friday, March 11, 2016 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Glenda was born in Center, Texas July 20, 1932, the eldest daughter of Roy and Elsie Tee (Youngblood) Rudd. She graduated from Center High School in 1949 and began her secondary education at Stephen F. Austin State University, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1952 and her Master Degree in Education in 1958. During her educational years she was President of Alpha Chi Sorority, served in the Amitie Club, was Secretary-Treasurer of her Sophomore Class, and was Secretary of the Student Congregation. Additionally, she was an active participant in the Future Teachers of America, The Press Club, and the A Cappella Choir. She was also listed as a distinguished student by American Colleges and Universities, and was recognized as a Stone Fort Beauty. She worked as the Secretary to Dr. E. L. Miller, Chairman of Biology while earning her M. Ed. and later served as Secretary to the Dean of Stephen F. Austin State University, the latter being some of her fondest memories at SFA. During her career she taught elementary education in the Henderson Public School System, Nacogdoches Public Schools and Hudson Public Schools, finally retiring from Brookhollow Elementary in the Lufkin School System. She also belonged to the Angelina Arts Alliance and the Angelina Retired Teachers Association.

Glenda loved Christ, her family, friends, and her community. She was an active member in the Timberland Drive Church of Christ with an unwavering commitment where her husband, Roy, was an elder for over 48 years. She was an exemplary wife, mother and teacher. With unfailing loyalty to all things right, together with her husband of over 60 years, Roy, they raised Jeff and Lori and thoroughly enjoyed their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

With wisdom, truth, vision and love she contributed to and shaped the lives of not only her family but everyone she came in contact with, especially in the classroom. Glenda was an educator who lived and taught the Bible in her classroom just as she did in her home and social life. Her sweet smile and demeanor indicated her kind nature and positive attitude, fruits of the Spirit.

Glenda was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Spradley; and parents, Roy and Elsie Tee Rudd.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Patti Spradley of Lake Park, Georgia; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Chuck Haney of Humble; grandchildren, Ashley Mays and husband John, Charlie and Zach Haney; great-grandchildren, Maggie, Jaiden and Jamison Mays; brother, William Rudd and wife Diana of Dallas; sister, Bobbie Smiley and husband Ray of Houston; sister-in-law, Barbara Spradley of Lufkin; nephews and nieces, Kyle Spradley and wife Valena, Roxann Ellis, all of Lufkin, Barry Rudd, Matt Rudd, both of Dallas, Gina McMahon of Houston, and Jill Taylor and husband Greg of Oklahoma; and special friends, Joe and Nelda Ruby.

Pallbearers will be Charlie Haney, Zach Haney, John Mays, Kyle Spradley, Matt Rudd and Barry Rudd.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Ruby, Jim Ulmer, Mike Penn, Larry Spradley, Herbert Cross, Joe Penn, Joe Smitherman, Monte Ramsey, John Adams, Leon Manning, Tim Beamon, and Dr. Tom Willis.

Memorial contributions may be made to a school or university of your choice, in honor of Glenda’s love of education.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

03/11/2016

Martha “Marty” Berry, 67, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident.

A Memorial Visitation will be Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
 
She was born October 10, 1948 in Houston to Oliver V. and Doris “Jerry” (Hibler) Gerland. Her greatest joy was being “Nana” to her grandchildren.
 
She is preceded in death by her Son, Michael George Blackwood, Mother, Jerry Gerland & Sister, Deborah White True.
 
She is survived by:

Husband: Dallas Berry of Joaquin

Daughter: Michelle Booker & husband, Ronny of Longview

Daughter: Penny Mills & husband, Matt of Gary

Grandchildren:
Michael Blackwood, III
Corban Obregon
Cortni Obregon
Mersades Blackwood
Jasper Mills

Great-Grandson: Carter Blackwood

Twin Great-Grandchildren on the way

Father: Oliver V. Gerland of Somerville

Brother: Bill K. Gerland & wife, Barbara of Lufkin

Sister: Pam Stewart & husband, Ronnie of Magnolia

Special Memories, Kade Cockrell & family
 
In lieu of flowers, family request donations can be made to St. Judes Children Hospital
 
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas