Shelby County Today

07/03/2016

Billy Ray Sanders, Sr., 86 of Garrison, Texas, passed away July 1, 2016 in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Ray Sanders was born July 31, 1929 in Garrison, Texas to Elvin Edward and Velma Fay Sanders.

Services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the Cold Springs Baptist Church, Garrison, Texas. Burial will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery. Visitations will be 5:00 to 7:00, Monday, July 4, 2016 at the Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

He is survived by:

Wife: Frances Sanders of Garrison, Texas

Sons:
Ray Sanders, Jr. & wife Kay of Timpson, Texas
Ken Sanders of Houston, Texas

Daughter: Melody Lowery of Huntington, Texas

Grandchildren: Shane Tatum & wife Julie, Misty Tatum, Kylie Modisette & husband Bryan, Todd Lowery, Valerie Sparks, Jana Sanders

11 great-grandchildren

Sisters:
JoAnn Eddings & husband Jack of Tyler, Texas
Jean Youngblood of Tyler, Texas
Mary Lynn Black & husband Marcus of Giddings

Preceded in death by parents, Brothers: Herbert and Paul Sanders
Sisters: Laverne Lout, Hrell Martin, Faye Kimbrough, Wanda Allison, Ruth Cranfor
Son-In-Law: Rex Lowery

Services under the direciton of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

06/30/2016

Jessie Parnell Wilburn, 84, of Brookeland, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Terry Lott officiating.  Interment will follow at Patroon Cemetery in the Patroon Community of Shelby County.

Mr. Wilburn was born November 28, 1931, in the Patroon Community of Shelby County, to John Vessie Wilburn and Emma Tarbutton Wilburn.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Mr. Wilburn was a 60 year member of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32, in Shelbyville, a member of Boilermaker Local #587, a member of VFW, and a Shriner.  He was also a member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in Pineland.  

He is survived by:

Sons: 
John Wilburn of Great Bend, Kansas
Jessie Glen and wife, Sylvia, of Brookeland
Phil McNabb of Onalaska
Vince Bayer of Virginia

Daughter:
Claudia Overcast and husband, Ray of Biloxi, Mississippi

6 Grandchildren

7 Great-Grandchildren

A host of other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Wife: Shirley Delores Wilburn
Parents: John Vessie Wilburn and Emma Tarbutton Wilburn
2 Brothers
2 Sisters

Pallbearers will be Robert Wilburn, Bradley Wilburn, Michael Thompkins, Ben Burns, Keith Thompkins and Jordan Weatherford.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Mr. Wilburn’s name to Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, PO Box 776, Pineland, Texas 75968 or Patroon Cemetery Fund, 18853 Hwy 87 S, San Augustine, Texas 75972.

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

06/29/2016

Billy Charles Jenkins, 48 of Center, passed away Sunday evening, June 26, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Services will be held Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 3pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. A wake will be Friday night from 6pm until 8pm at Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas. Interment is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Center, Texas with Rev. Alvin Davis officiating.

He is survived by:

Sisters:
Kathleen Fields of Center
Lela Jenkins of Tenaha
Jeannette Nash Center
Rose Stevenson of Nacogdoches
Catherine Reed of Center
Alma Grace of Timpson
Clara Mae Goodwin of Center
Marcie Lee Goodwin of Center

Brother, Leonard Earl Goodwin of Center

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

06/29/2016

Jackie Lynn Baldwin, 71, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on June 29, 2016.

Jackie was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 10, 1945 to James Edmond and Jessie Lee Hartt Baldwin. You might remember him as #34 of the Tenaha Tigers, Class of 1964. He worked for Houston Lighting & Power for 30 years. He volunteered for Kids Unlimited for 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edmond and Jessie Lee Hartt Baldwin; brother, James “Jimmy” Edmond Baldwin; nephew, Joseph Baldwin and niece, Pam Baldwin.

He is survived by his wife, Jana Farley Baldwin; daughter, Kim Baldwin Martinez (Richard); son, Scott Howse; brothers, Mike Baldwin (Joan), Sam Baldwin (Shree); sisters, Patricia Baldwin Edmundson (Bill), Sandra Baldwin Barclay (Tony); sister-in-law, Helen Baldwin Pleasant (Otis); granddaughters, Kaitlynn Martinez and Abigail Howse; step-son, Cory Farley (Nicole); step-daughter, Kassie Farley; step-grandchildren, Alyssa Farley and Caleb Farley and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

The Baldwin family will receive friends on Friday, July 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Woods New Hope Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 158 County Road 433, Tenaha, Texas 75974. An interment will follow at 3:00 pm at the Woods Cemetery, 383 County Road 425, Tenaha, Texas 75974.

06/28/2016

Lester Ray “Les” Matthews, 74, of Timpson passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his residence.

A family remembrance to be held at a later date.

He was born August 22, 1941 in Harris County, Texas to Frank and Dorothy (Juretich) Matthews.
 
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Frank and Dorothy Matthews and Son, Keith Smith.

He is survived by:
Wife of 29 years:
Judy Matthews of Timpson
Sons:
Michael Matthews & wife, Teri of Cypress
Kevin Smith & wife, Krista of Theresa, NY
Daughter:
Karen Miller & husband, Bill of Tyler
Grandchildren:
Marissa Matthews
Kody Smith, Kyle Smith, 
Kalyn Smith & Kade Smith
Gabrielle Wood, Jeffrey Cagle, 
Christian Cagle & McKenzie Miller
Great Grandchildren:
Abilene, Austin & Alison
Numerous other family & friends

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

06/26/2016

Dura Mae Wheeler Rushing, 91, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, in Center.  

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 27, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Noble officiating.  Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in San Augustine County.

Mrs. Rushing was born October 3, 1924, in San Augustine County, to Early Earnest Wheeler and Frances Valley Perry Wheeler.  She loved quilting, cooking, gardening, writing poetry and spending time with her family.  She was a member of Old Salem Baptist Church.

She is survived by
Sons:
Hugh William Rushing and wife, JoAnn
Kevin Rushing and wife, Samantha

Daughters:
Sue Francine Rushing Garner and husband, Roy Don
Norma Jean Rushing Runnels
Anita Jackson and husband, Larry
Sherry Parks and husband, Charles

22 Grandchildren

A number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Sister-in-law: Dorothy Langford

Preceded in death by
Parents: Early Earnest Wheeler and Frances Valley Perry Wheeler
Sons: Nicky Rushing, Albert Earl Rushing
Infant Child

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

06/27/2016

Mary Ann Ramsey, 73, of Timpson, Texas passed away on Thursday June 23, 2016 in Nacogdoches, Texas.  She was born on September 10, 1942, in Center, Texas, the daughter of Melvin and Mildred Lucille Hammers Ramsey.  Visitation will begin at 10AM on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas.  Service will follow at 11AM on June 25, 2016 at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas with Father Jose Luis Vidarté officiating.  Interment will be at Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.

Mary Ann grew up in the Tennessee Community and she was a 1961 graduate of Timpson High School.  She loved Timpson and was a proud Timpson Bear fan.  Mary Ann cherished her children, and those precious grandchildren.  She spent much time sewing for others.  She had a passion for sewing.  Mary Ann loved the outdoors.  She spent what time she wasn’t sewing outside enjoying nature.  She loved gardening.  Mary Ann had enthusiasm collecting dolls and trinkets.  

Mary Ann is survived by her sons; Bradley H. Liles and wife Colleen, of Martinsburg, WV, Shanon Liles of Logansport, Louisiana; daughter, Penny Darlyne Liles Lewis and husband Kelly of Angleton, Texas; brother, Billy Ray Ramsey and wife Sherrie of Quitman, Texas; grandchildren, Ryan Phelps, Darian Liles, Quinton Liles, Tara Liles, Hunter Lewis; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.  

She is preceded in death by her parents.

The family of Mary Ann Ramsey is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson, Texas.  

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

06/22/2016

Frances A. Coleman (63), died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Medical Center Hospital in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Coleman will be Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00am at Old Smyrna Baptist Church, Timpson, Texas.  Rev. George Grace will be officiating and Rev. Charleston Johnson the Eulogist.

Mrs. Coleman’s survivors are:  

Sons:
LaSherrick Davis of Timpson, Texas
Shavondric Coleman of Nacogdoches, Texas
Shakedric Coleman of Timpson, Texas

Grandson, Shakeridan Davis of Timpson, Texas

Mother, Emma Jean Johnson

Brothers:
Darron Holloway of Timpson, Texas
Charles Phillips of Timpson, Texas
Isaac Phillis of Mansfield, Louisiana
Freddy Phillips of Houston, Texas
Donald Ray Phillips of Houston, Texas
Theodore, Phillips of Houston, Texas
Clayvon Phillips of California

Sister: Lydia Phillips of Houston, Texas

Visitation will be held Friday, June 24, 2016 at Old Smyrna Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas from the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Committal is at Timpson City Cemetery in Timpson, Texas. Repass will be at Old Smyrna Baptist Church.

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

06/17/2016

Phillip Winston Hennigan, Sr., 70, of Center, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at his residence.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Windham and Bro. D.J. Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow at Adams Cemetery in Shelbyville with military honors under the direction of the US Army Honor Guards. Visitation will be Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born April 10, 1946 in Jasper to Joseph Polk and Joye Wynell (Phillips) Hennigan. He was the middle child, the favorite, over his brother Gary and Sister, Connie. Phillip Hennigan, a former Major League Baseball player, played from 1969-1973 with the Cleveland Indians (Ohio) and the New York Mets. Hennigan attended Jasper High School, graduating in 1964. He then attended Sam Houston State University. He was drafted in fourth round by the Indians in 1966. Hennigan served in the US Army from 1966 to 1968 where he served during Vietman. 

He made his debut with the Indians on Sept. 2, 1969. Hennigan pitched out of the Cleveland Indian bullpen from 1969-1972. He became the Indians’ ace reliever in 1971 going 4-3 with 14 saves, the 8th best in the American League. He was traded to Mets in 1972. After retiring from baseball, he joined the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for five years. He also has worked for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department and was later employed with the Center Police Department from 1995 -2012 where he retired as a Sergeant. He was a Peace officer for over 40 years.  Phil was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.

He enjoyed spending time with Lynda Kaye and entertaining friends. The highlight of his life was watching baseball games with his sons and grandsons. He was especially proud of his grandson, Jonathan Hennigan for following in his footsteps. He dreamed of the day Zayne would be on the big field.  He and his wife attended Camp Springs Baptist Church in Hemphill.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Joseph Polk and Joye Wynell (Phillips) Hennigan, Brother, Gary Hennigan and Son, Scotty Hennigan.

He is survived by:
Loving wife of 29 years:
Lynda K. Russell of Center

Sons:
Phil Hennigan & wife, Kim of Center
Steven Hennigan of Center

Grandchildren:
Jonathan Hennigan
Zayne Hennigan
Ryan Gray

2 Great-Grandchildren

Sister:
Connie Hatton & husband, Carl of Woodville

Sister-in-law:
Debbie Hennigan of Woodville

Mother-in-law:
Edrie Parsons of Center

Special Friends:
Karla Vaughn
Mary Ann Parsons
Barbara Dance
Janice Pugh
Pat Hooker

Niece & Nephews
David Hennigan
Neil Hennigan
Derrick Hennigan
Greg Hatton
Christy Woolston

Numerous Great-Nieces & Nephews

Pallbearers:
James Hagler, Jamie Hagler, Bob Atchison, Sammy Dance, Charles Hooker, Walter Shofner, Brent Dance & Spence Dance.

Honorary Pallbearers:
Phil Hennigan, Steven Hennigan, Jonathan Hennigan, Zayne Hennigan, Carl Hatton, Ryan Gray, Neil Hennigan, David Hennigan & Dillon Windham

In Lieu of flowers family request donations to be made to the Center Youth Baseball In Memory of Phil Hennigan, c/o Jason Mitchell PO BOX 991, Center, Texas 75935

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