Shelby County Today

02/13/2016
Terry Wayne Keggereis, 55, of Stringtown, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016, in Collin County, Texas.

Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Smith Cemetery in Shelby County.  Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Mr. Keggereis was born January 20, 1961, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Everett Paul Keggereis and Gladys Janette Burns Moore.  He loved playing his guitar, fishing, riding his motorcycle and flying his remote control helicopter. Mr. Keggereis was a member of Stringtown Baptist Church in Stringtown, Oklahoma.

Terry Keggeris was a father, a son, a brother and an Uncle. We have so many wonderful memories of him. He would always say, turn that frown upside down. He was quirky, funny and down to earth. He always wanted to teach you something you didn’t know.  Cheering you up when you were down, always encouraging others.  

If you were in need he always tried to help in some form.  One of Rachel’s favorite memories of him was him playing the guitar for Emma. She was 2, she was grinning from ear to ear. She absolutely loved it. Terry was so funny even without trying.

One of Codi's favorite comical memories of Terry was when we were all eating dinner at Ponchos. This young waitress came to take our order and immediately Terry asked her what was on her face? With a surprised look she said she drew on her eyebrows. It got really quiet. Then out of nowhere he asked if she used that pen around her lips too. Everyone started laughing including the waitress.

Terry was such a character. He knew his Bible from front to back, he loved sharing God’s Word with everyone. He was also one heck of a fisherman. One of Jennifer's fishing memories of Terry was when they came home to visit.

As soon as they walked in the door, Terry was so excited to show all of his fishing pictures. He caught over 600 lbs. of fish while offshore fishing one day. He was a bright soul. We all love and miss him dearly. Rest in peace Terry.

He is survived by
Sons:
Michael Keggereis of Highland Village, Texas
Terry Keggereis Jr. of Lewisville, Texas

Mother: Gladys Janette Moore of Stringtown, Oklahoma

Sister: Donna Lynn Self of Stringtown, Oklahoma

Brother: Tom Keggereis of Stockton, Missouri

Nieces & Nephews:
Vickie Allison and husband, Jake, of Texarkana, Arkansas
Janna Booth of Dallas, Texas
Codi Burleson and husband, Dakota, of Atoka, Oklahoma
Rachael Brubaker and husband, Josh, of Okinawa, Japan
Jennifer Gallow and husband, Nick, of Enid, Oklahoma
Jamie Tuttle of Enid, Oklahoma
Carrie Keggereis of Longview, Texas
Benjamin Keggereis and wife, Alicia, of New Orleans, Louisiana

Stepmother: Norma Keggereis of Rockwall, Texas

Preceded in death by
Father: Everett Paul Keggereis

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

02/10/2016

Funeral services for Mr. Walter Allen Cartwright (75) of Ft. Worth, Texas formally of Center will be Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 1:00pm.  Services will be held at the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, 623 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas 75935.  Mr. Cartwright died Sunday, February 7, 2016.   Bro. Freddie Wilson will be officiating. 

Mr. Cartwright’s survivors are:

Son:  Walter DeWayne Cartwright of Shelbyville

Daughters:  Doris (Darryl) Parks of Shelbyville, Texas, Margaret Goodwin of Center, Texas, Shamekia Powell of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Denise Coleman of Dallas, Texas

Brother:  Jack Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas 

Sister:  Ira Nell Johnson of Shelbyville

Visitation: Friday, February 12, 2016 at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 6pm-8pm (804 Martin Luther King Drive)

Committal:  Brittain Creek Cemetery, Shelbyville Texas

Repass:  Val’s Place County Road 2230, Center, Texas 75935

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

02/08/2016

Jimmy Harper, 62 of Longview formerly of Shelby County, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview.

His wishes were to be cremated and a burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin at a later date. He was born February 25, 1953 in Center, Texas to James Leon and Neva (Buckner) Harper. He was an truck driver for many years. He is preceded in death by his Parents, James and Neva Harper & Sister, Ruth Bewley.

He is survived by:
Sister & Brother-in-law:
Janis & Wayne (Spud) Fausett of Marshall

Nephews:
Matt Wright & wife, April of Marshall
Michael Fausett & Finley of Tyler

Great-Niece:
Madison Wright

Great-Nephew:
Jack Fausett

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

02/05/2016

Delmer Fay Elliott, 75, of Center, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016, in Center.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Melba Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
 
Ms. Elliott was born February 27, 1940, in Shelby County, to Ross Elliott and Martha Azaie Furlow Elliott.  She was an avid outdoorsman.
 
She is survived by
Daughters:
Liz Sparks and husband, David, of Timpson
Pattie Harkenss and husband, Carlton, of Center
 
Grandchildren:
Michael Mangrum and wife, Amber, of Nacogdoches
Joshua Sparks and wife, Kendra, of Nacogdoches
Matthew Sparks and wife, Amberly, of Timpson
 
Great-Grandchildren:
Conner Sparks of Nacogdoches
Matthew David Sparks II of Timpson
Dayton Khane Mangrum of Nacogdoches
Brylee Barbee of Nacogdoches
 
Brothers:
Mac Elliott of Campti
Kernie Elliott of California
 
Sister: Doris Porter of Center
 
Preceded in death by
Parents: Ross Elliott and Martha Azaie Furlow Elliott
Brothers and Sisters
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 

Funeral services for  Bishop A.G. Duffield (80) of Houston, Texas will be Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Triumph the Church and Kingdom Church of God in Christ (908 Daniel Street, Center, Texas 75935) at 11:00am.  Bishop Duffield died Saturday, January 30, 2016.  Bishop Felton Perkins of Houston, Texas will be officiating.
 
He is survived by:
 
Wife, Gladys Duffield of Houston, Texas
 
Children:
Otis Price Jr. of Houston, Texas
George Price (Sondra) of Houston, Texas
Gordon Price of Houston, Texas
Teddy Lewis of Houston, Texas
 
29 Grandchildren
59 Great-Grandchildren
52 Great-Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great-Great-Grandchildren
 
Siblings:
Pastor Martha Sharp of Toppenish
WA, Evangelist Maggie Duffield-Perkins (Felton) of Houston, Texas
Wilda Goodwin (Leonard) of Houston, Texas
Rosa Duffield of Houston, Texas
Earl Duffield (Susie) of Houston, Texas
Walter Duffield of San Augustine, Texas

Visitation Service will be held at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ, Saturday, February 6, 2016 from the hours of 9am-11am. Committal will be at Thompson Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas.

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

01/31/2016

Sunni Sicko, 27, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kerry Green officiating. Burial will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born June 27, 1988 in Nacogdoches to Roy Sicko and Inga (Bell) Sicko. She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 2006. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and friend to many. She loved cheerleading and modeling.

She is preceded in death by her Sister, Brandi Lynn Lout, Sister, Angel Larraine Lout and Grandparents, Bryan & Billie Bell & Bonnie Mabe.

She is survived by:

Children:
Jackson Holloway
Heaven Metcalf
Allison Bolton

Parents: Roy & Inga Sicko of Center

Brother: Eric Sicko of Center

Sister: Jayce Jackson of Center

Aunt & Uncles:
Beverly & L.E. Herring
Ron Sicko & his daughter, Rhonda

Pallbearers: Jerrod Holloway, Robert Bolton, Rocky Jackson, Eric Sicko, Jessie Vaughn & Franklin Doggett

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

01/29/2016

Sue Bradberry Derr Kimbrough, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Rob Merriman and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Mrs. Kimbrough was born September 7, 1935, in Shelbyville, to John Hulon Bradberry and Ida Lorraine Miles Bradberry. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star Shelbyville Chapter and Active in the Center Senior Organization. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

She is survived by
Husband: Calvin Kimbrough of Shelbyville

Daughters:
Linda Derr Reichert of Splendora
Terri Devine
Tanya Businelle

Sons:
Randy Derr and wife, Lillian, of Pearland
Robbie Derr and wife, Lydia, of Pasadena
Calvin Kimbrough II

Daughter-in-law: Beth Derr Gumm of Marshall

Grandchildren:
Michael Sparks
Amanda Sparks Blanton
Jeff Derr
John Derr
Chris Derr
Elyse Derr Watson
Courtney Derr
Chelsea Derr Gunn
Ryan C. Reichert

A number of Great Grandchildren

Brother: James Larry Bradberry and wife, Christy, of Bridge City

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: Laddie Derr
Son: Gary Derr
Parents: John Hulon Bradberry and Ida Lorraine Miles Bradberry
Brother: Robert Bradberry
Sister: Helen Stock

Pallbearers will be Randy Derr, Robbie Derr, John Derr, Ivan Blanton, Glen Sparks and Michael Sparks. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Sparks, Zachary Gunn and Ross Watson.

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

01/28/2016

Harold R. Birdwell, age 88, was born January 20, 1928, in the Chinquapin Community of San Augustine County to Oscar and Nona Lee (Ramsey) Birdwell. He passed from this life unexpectedly at his residence in San Augustine on January 26, 2016.

Mr. Birdwell was a lifelong resident of San Augustine, graduating from San Augustine High School in 1945. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in San Augustine. He was also a member of the National Guards. He began his career with an engineering firm in 1946 and went on to become a surveyor for Temple Lumber Company in Pineland, Texas in 1952. In 1992, after 40 years of service with Temple, he chose to retire. He was also a rancher and poultry farmer, being a hard worker always. He loved hunting and sports, but most of all he doted on his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed and remembered always by his wife, Dorothy Birdwell of Rosevine; son, Robert Birdwell and wife, Kelly of Broaddus; daughters, Brenda Buffington and husband, Joseph of Buna; Mary Lou Rhoades and husband Micheal of Granbury; grandchildren, Michael Wayne Jacobs and wife, Jaleisha of Norfolk, Va.,Ashley Southerland and husband David of Hamilton, Tx., Brett Garrick of Mobile, Al., Kelsey Garrick and husband Steven of Spurger, Tx., and Nico Birdwell and wife Jami of San Augustine, Tx; and great-grandchildren, Michael Jacobs Jr., Alyssa Jacobs, Landon Southerland, Noah Southerland, Aniston Birdwell and Aubrey Birdwell.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016, 1:00 p.m., Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Jim Moss officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 29, 2016, 5 til 8 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine County.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com to leave a memory. Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972