Shelby County Today

04/05/2017

Annie Louise Martin of Garrison, Texas was born May 14, 1919 in Bland Lake Community in San Augustine, County, Texas to John Henry Bland and Meta Lillian (Jones) Bland. She entered into rest on April 3, 2017 in Garrison, Texas having reached the age of 97 years 10 months and 20 days.

Her service will be 10:00 am Friday, April 7, 2017 at the First Baptist Church, Garrison, Texas, Bro. John McGuire will officiate, burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

Louise was a member of First Baptist Church and the Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society she had been very active in the preparation of the Timpson Area History Book. Louise was the Lions club citizen of the year, member of the John Hancock Daughters of Confederacy, Garrison FFA Alumni, Eastern Star, and Lions Club.

Her survivors are son, Marvin Martin and wife Ladea of Garrison, Texas granddaughters; Tamra O’Reilly and husband Chris of Austin, Texas, Julia Konderla & husband Jeremy of Garrison, Texas and Ashley Harris & husband Matt of Garrison, Texas. Great-Grandchildren, Keegan, Cade, Kai O’Reilly, Aiden, Maci, Jaxon Konderla and Caleb Harris, nephew Bill Bland and wife Marjorie of Dallas, Texas and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by parents, John Henry and Meta Lillian Bland, husband Thomas Ernest (Tom) Martin, son; Thomas E. Martin Jr. and brother Clarence Bland. She and Tom was married for 73 years when he passed away.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Baptist Church Flower Fund, P.O. Box 99, Garrison, Texas 75946.

Family is being served by Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas

04/04/2017

Frank Smith Humphries, 92, of the Woods Community, passed away on Monday afternoon, April 3, 2017, in Carthage. He was born on Jan. 13, 1925, in Shelby County to the late Charles Edward and Florence Smith Humphries. Mr. Humphries served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Jean Bragg on May 5, 1955, in Shelby County. Mr. Humphries worked as a farmer and rancher in the Woods Community. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lois Bowden, Louise Adams, Ruby Powell, and Earline Burgess; brother, Edward Humphries; and grandchildren, Amanda Maurine and Benjamin Cody Post.

Mr. Humphries is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jean Bragg Humphries; son Charles Ferrin Humphries and wife Regina of Carthage; daughter, JoAnn Post and husband Eddie of Diana; grandsons, Aaron Humphries of Livingston and David Humphries and wife Sarah of the Woods Community; granddaughter, Hannah Holmes and husband Zach; great-grandchildren, Charles Thomas and Roman David Humphries of the Woods Community; brother-in-law, Wesley Burgess of Dallas; sisters-in-law, Mary Cranford of Frisco and Mattie Hughes of Pasadena; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Woods Cemetery with Chris Burris officiating under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the graveside service.

Pallbearers are Aaron Humphries, David Humphries, Zach Holmes, Hank Twomey, James Knight, and Tom Knight. Honorary pallbearer is Charlie Humphries.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Judy and her staff at Marian Place, Heart’s Way Hospice, Shirley Bledsoe, and Ollie Mosby for all of their loving and gentle care.

Memorials may be made to Heart’s Way Hospice, 437 W. Panola, Carthage, TX 75633, Woods Cemetery Assn., c/o Gail Fleming, 127 CR 4262, Tenaha, TX 75974, or Marian Place Education Fund, 1690 NE Loop, Carthage, TX 75633.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

04/03/2017

Doris Willis McGill, 86, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. McGill was born November 15, 1930, in Atlanta, Georgia, to John Henry Biles and Lydia Lurlene Miller Biles.  She was of the Assembly of God faith.

She is survived by
Children:
Wade Pruett and wife, Sharon, Milton, Florida
Ann Harville and husband, Jimmy, of Joaquin
Cathy Atkinson and husband, Bill, of Joaquin
Leon Willis and wife, Annie, of Shreveport, Louisiana
“Bubba” Willis of Seattle, Washington
“Sissy” Spears of Shreveport, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Wade Pruett, Jr.
William Pruett
Jimmy Harville, Jr.
Rodney Harville
Mike Atkinson
April Gates
Darrell Moody
Eric Moody

Numerous great-grandchildren

Sister: Geneva Conner of Oklahoma

Brothers:
Joe Biles of Minden, Louisiana
Johnny Biles of Alabama

Preceded in death by
Husband: Clarence Willis
Son: Mike Willis
Parents: John Henry Biles and Lydia Lurlene Miller Biles
Brothers: Pete Biles, Tommy Biles, “Curly” Biles

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

03/31/2017

Tommy Darrell Broyles, 64, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 3, 2017, at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele officiating.

Mr. Broyles was born June 15, 1952, in Muleshoe, to James Conward Broyles and Laverne Nichols Broyles.  He served in the United States Army.  His hobbies included hunting, fishing and golfing.  Mr. Broyles was a member of Tenaha Masonic Lodge #737, the Center Country Club and Ramah Baptist Church.

He is survived by
Wife: Floyie Patricia Broyles of Tenaha

Daughters:
Alleena Kay Odom and husband, Bradley, of Huxley
Sandy Michelle Broyles of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Michael Andrew Evans and wife, Amanda Lee
Amber Michelle O’Rear and husband, Wade Robert
Austin Mathew Evans
Allison MacKinzie Odom
Brianna Renae Bunting
Colby Shane Bunting

Preceded in death by
Parents: James Conward Broyles and Laverne Nichols Broyles
Sister: Rhonda Kay Broyles

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

03/30/2017

Evelyn McLeroy, 85, of Timpson, Texas passed away on March 30, 2017 in Garrison, Texas.  Born September 4, 1931, Evelyn Allen McLeroy is the daughter of the late Larkus Green Sr. and Eva (Frazier) Allen. 

Visitation will be held from 6-8PM on Saturday April 1, 2017 at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas.  Funeral service will be held Sunday April 2, 2017 at 2PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas with Bro. Dee Daniel officiating.  Interment will follow in Corinth Cemetery, 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.

03/28/2017

James "Larry" Bradberry, 71, of Orange, Texas passed away Monday, February 27, 2016 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

A Military Memorial Service is planned for Larry in Shelbyville Cemetery, Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 1:00pm.

Larry was born November 30, 1945 in Shelbyville, Texas to John Hulon Bradberry and Ida Miles Bradberry.

Larry Bradberry lived his early life in Shelbyville, Texas where he attended and graduated from Shelbyville High School . After graduation he proudly served his country and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was a resident of the Orange area for 18 years and retired Staff Sgt. from the U. S. Air Force after 21 years of service. He was a member of Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church and Bridge City American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Christy Bradberry of Orange; daughter, Jenifer Deann Faulkner of San Marcos; son, P. J. LeBlanc and his wife Macie of Bridge City; grandchildren, Janee' Horne, Derick Carey, Jaxon LeBlanc, Paighten LeBlanc, Brielle Belk, and Jude Belk.

A memorial service was held Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church.

Memorials may be sent to: Grace Point at Eagle Heights Church Meals Ministry. 

Services under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home, Groves, Texas.

03/27/2017

Jimmy Rafael Musico, 16, of Center, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017, Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Maria Susan Avula officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Jimmy was born August 9, 2000, in Center, to Alfonso Musico and Alicia Martinez Musico.  He was currently a sophomore at Center High School.  In his free time, Jimmy loved playing with animals, playing video games and listening to music.  He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially babysitting his nieces and nephews.

He is survived by
Parents: Alfonso Musico and Alicia Martinez Musico

Brothers and Sisters:
Norberto Musico and wife, Amy, of Center 
Berenice Musico Laboy and husband, David, of Center
Rosalba Musico Galvan and husband, Eric, of Center
Ivan Musico of Center
Grisel Musico of San Augustine
Alfonso Musico of Center

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives

A host of friends

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

03/27/2017

Robbie Jean (Ham) Waldon was born June 4, 1926 and entered eternal peace March 25, 2017.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Huntington Cemetery in Huntington Texas with Reverend Charles Williams officiating.

Robbie Jean Waldon was the epitome of love and kindness. She will always be remembered for her kind actions and her down to earth sense of humor and wit that brought smiles to all.

She helped care for and raise her grandchildren Justin, Eric, Christi, Jenni and Angie. She showed all her grandchildren what pure kindness and love look like. Always inquiring and proud of her great grandchildren Jade, Josh, Gabriel, Emmett, and Chloe. She was so proud of all of her family and was always ready to show off her many family photos to anyone willing to sit, look, and listen. Robbie Jean really cherished her family!

MaMaw was the kindest, sweetest, and funniest soul you could meet. She did so much for her family. We hope she knows how cherished she was and that she will forever be in our hearts.

We love you dearly Robbie Jean!!

She was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Waldon and her seven siblings.

Those left to cherish her unconditional love and kindness are her sons; Jerry and his wife Maxine, and Terry and his wife Dotti, all of New London; her grandchildren Justin Waldon and Eric Waldon, both of New London; Christi Waldon of Las Angeles, CA; Jenni Waldon of Houston, TX, and Angie LeFloor of Lufkin, TX; and step-grandsons Dave West, Kevin West and Brian West, all of New London. She also has five great grandchildren; Jade, Josh, Gabriel, Emmett, and Chloe that she loved dearly, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation in honor of Mrs. Waldon, to Heart to Heart Hospice, 100 W. Hawkins Pkwy Ste. A., Longview TX, 75605.

03/24/2017

Martha Jane Branch was born November 17, 1938 in Kirbyville, TX to Ezell and Bertha Golden and passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side March 21, 2017.  Martha was formerly of League City, TX and moved to Shelbyville in 1991.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband and also loved taking girl trips with her daughters.  Martha enjoyed hosting family gatherings, and the highlight of her year was the annual Branch/Golden family reunion, many times held at the family home on the hill in Shelbyville.  Another event each year was the arrival of C.R. and his friends who came every November to their property to hunt and enjoy Miss Martha’s home cooking.  She took great pride in her family’s many accomplishments, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a special source of pride and joy.  Martha was known as “Nanny” by her grandchildren, and that name was used by nearly everyone who knew and loved her.  Her door was always open and there seemed to be a never-ending parade of people stopping by to visit with Nanny throughout the years.  She truly lived her life in service to her family, and was the most content when we all were gathered at her home.

Martha is preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Jackie Williford and Wanda Duerr; brother, Dean Golden, and by her youngest son, Curtis Roy Branch.  The family takes comfort in knowing that they are now together again.

Her memory will be cherished by her husband of 61 years, Raymond Branch; daughters: Barbara Vaughn, husband Robert, Brenda Sullivan and Bonnie Branch; son, C.R. Branch, wife Debbie; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; brothers: Gene Golden, wife Jeanette, Mack Golden, wife Helen; sister, Alice Berry, husband Mike, numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family members.

A visitation will be held Friday, March 24, 2017 from 11am – 2pm at Crowder Funeral Home in League City with the funeral service to begin at 2pm.  Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Jack Holland, Eric Sullivan, Randy Sullivan, Cory Ivey, Ryon Vaughn and Travis Branch.

A special note of thanks to Bonnie for all her loving care of Mom throughout these last years.

Services under the direction of Crowder Funeral Home, League City.