Obituaries
11/17/2023
George David Hill, 68 of Tenaha, passed away November 16, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. He was born February 4, 1955.
Graveside service is at 11am on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Hwy 96 North, CR 4356, Tenaha, Texas 75974. Repass is at Benford Chapel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 126 MLK Street, Tenaha, Texas 75974.
Visitation is Friday November 17, 2023 from 4pm until 6pm at Black’s Funeral Home Ruth Lovely Memorial Chapel, 641 E. Sabine Street, Carthage, Texas 75633.
Services are under the direction of Black’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Carthage, Texas 75633.
11/16/2023
Darrell Dean Rhodes peacefully passed away Tuesday Nov. 14, 2023, at Medical Center hospital in Nacogdoches Tx. He went to be with his heavenly father and savior at 89 years old.
Funeral services will be held at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Silas Community, Timpson Tx. Saturday Nov. 18, 2023, at 12:45 p.m. Officiated by Reverend Fred Wilcox. Visitation is at the same location and date starting at 12:00 p.m. Taylor Funeral home of Timpson TX is providing the funeral arrangements. Flowers are welcome. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your preference or Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.
Darrell was born January 21, 1934, in the Silas Community of Timpson, Texas. He was raised on the farm and attended Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at the age of 13. He attended school in Silas community and later transferred to Timpson graduating high school in 1950 at the age of 16. He served in the Texas National Guard. He was a lifelong member and deacon at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, and he served on the Mt. Olive Cemetery committee. He was a member of the Eastern Star and Masonic organizations. He worked a lifetime in the Pipeline industry that led him all over the United States.
Survived and lovingly remembered by:
Children:
Steven and Rhonda Rhodes of Timpson, Texas
Rickey and Jewel Rhodes of Center, Texas
De’Andrea and Reverend Johnny Johnson of New Caney, Texas.
12 Grandchildren, a multitude of great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nola Jean Stephens Rhodes; parents, Otis Edward Rhodes and Clara Cardelia Crump Rhodes; brother, O’Nell (Goat) Rhodes; sister, Oneida Galbreth Muckelroy; and grandson, Thomas Darrell Rhodes.
Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Drive, Timpson, Texas. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net.
11/16/2023
Linda Sue Chimney King, 75 of Garrison, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2023. She was born on January 26, 1948, to the late Archie "Bub" Chimney and Jennie Mae Garrett Chimney, in Garrison, Texas.
Funeral service is 1pm Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 11941 East CR 3285, Garrison, Texas with Rev. Raymond A. Ridgeway officiating and Bishop Cedrick Grace, Sr. as Eulogist. Interment is at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Garrison, Texas. Visitation is Friday, November 17, 2023 from 10am until 7pm at Community Funeral Home in Timpson.
Linda was a faithful member of the Sweet Union Baptist Church where she attended for years.
She was joined in marriage to Alfrod Dock King III, on July 3, 1976. No children were born to this union.
Linda was a loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, cousin, and friend.
She is preceded in death by husband, Alford Dock King, III; father, Archie "Bub" Chimney; mother, Jennie Mae Garrett Chimney; sister, Mary Chimney Gipson (Mart); brothers, Archie "Curley" Chimney (Margie) and Robert "Sonny" Chimney.
She leaves to cherish her memories:
Sister, Cathy Chimney Robinson
Brother, Frank Chimney (Jessie Faye) of Timpson
Nine Nieces and Six Nephews
Host of great-nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
11/15/2023
Billy George Dickinson, 81, of Center, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 10am, Friday, November 17, 2023, at White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, from 9am to 9:45am. Bro. Richard Goodwyn will officiate.
Born October 5, 1942, in Henderson, Billy is the son of George Dickinson and Bertha Dickinson. He loved watching his western movies. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ.
He is survived by:
Children:
Billy Dickinson Jr. and wife Leanne
Teresa Jackson
Rodney Jackson
Rocky Jackson
Randy Alford
Cathy Anthony
Sister, LaMearl Ayres
Preceded in death by wife, Juanita Dickinson; brother, Eugene Dickinson; and sister, Betty Lou Travis.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
11/13/2023
Mildred (Vaughn) Dillard, 88, of Center, Texas passed away peacefully in Center, on November 10, 2023. She was born March 29, 1935, in Huxley, to Henry and Ella Alice (Snider) Vaughn.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home at 11 a.m. with Bro. Larry Chandler officiating. Interment followed at White Rock Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Mangum Funeral Home on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 5-7 p.m.
Mildred was born and raised in Shelby County. She married Mack Dillard in November of 1952. Their love and dedication to one another were apparent to all who knew them. They had three sons: Randy, Ronnie, and Donald.
Mildred was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She was happiest when she was with loved ones, whether it be her siblings, children, or grandchildren. As a little girl, Mildred was blonde headed, and was lovingly known as “Blondie” by her parents, siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mildred’s bond with her siblings was one of her greatest treasures.
Her faith and belief in God was strong, and she lived according to that.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Randy Dillard and wife Beverly
Ronnie Dillard and wife Linda
Donald Dillard and wife Kathy
Grandchildren:
Amy and John Reid
Jody and Nicole Dillard
John and Jacqueline Dillard
Bryan and Jessica Dillard
Kristen and Jarod Bentley
Leslie and Brandon Griggs
Jamie and Trey Moore
Jennifer Dillard
Jake Martinez
Sister-in-law, Joan Vaughn
Also left to cherish her memory are 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild along with numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Mack Dillard; parents, Henry and Alice Vaughn; sisters and brothers in law, Agnes and Charles Bryan; Bertha Lee and Dean Raymond, Joan and Cindy O’Rear; brother, Edward Vaughn; mother-in-law, Floy Dillard and father-in-law Louis Bryan Dillard; granddaughter, Alicia Dillard.
Pallbearers serving were Waylon Bryan, David Bryan, James Raymond, Chuck Raymond, Larry O’Rear, and Keith O’Rear.
The family wishes to extend their deepest thanks to Pat Raymond Lovell for her devotion to Blondie- particularly in her last days with us.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
11/11/2023
Vera D. Roberts, 79, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, in Tyler.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Hollis Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.
Born January 29, 1944, in Panola County, Vera is the daughter of George Davis Jr and James Vernie Lawhorn Davis. She worked in the cafeteria at Center ISD for over 23 years. She enjoyed her time at the Senior Citizen’s Center in Joaquin. Vera loved her church family at Old Home Baptist Church.
She is survived by:
Husband, William Lee “Wild Bill” Roberts of Tenaha
Sons:
Eddie Dewayne Estes and wife Mickey of Joaquin
James Ray Estes of the Dreka Community
Daughter-in-law, Angel Rogers of Joaquin
Stepchildren:
Elizabeth Middlebrooks and husband Derrick of San Antonio
Frank Albert Roberts of Center
Grandchildren:
Michael Middlebrooks
Adam Roe and wife Kayla
Andrea Estes
Tiffany Kendrick and husband Bubba
Ben Middlebrooks and wife Ryla
Ashley Puckett and husband Jordan
Shannon Roberts
Rachel Middlebrooks
Michael Wayne Estes
Shane Roberts
Mason Roberts
Logan Roberts
Kevin Roberts
Alaina Roberts
Ethan Brandon
Marlea Brandon
Great-grandchildren:
A.J. Roe
Hondo Roe
Maddilynn Roe
Lila Roe
Easton Holt
Jaxon Holt
Ryan Kendrick
Caitlyn Kendrick
Asher Middlebrooks
Sister, Mary Skinner of Tomball
Sisters-in-law:
Cherry Davis
Betty Davis
Special-niece, Misty Davis
Also, numerous other nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by parents, George Davis Jr. and James Vernie Lawhorn Davis; son, Jerry Michael Estes; and brothers, Billy Davis, Johnny Davis, and Wayne Davis.
Pallbearers will be Adam Roe, Michael Estes, Bubba Kendrick, Ethan Brandon, and Eddie Estes. Honorary pallbearers will be her great grandsons.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
11/10/2023
Lela Mae Minton, 86, of Center, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Nacogdoches.
Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Mt. Olive Cemetery in the Silas Community of Shelby County with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.
Born March 1, 1937, Lela is the daughter of James Oscar Vaught Sr. and Lena Frances Vaught. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in the Silas Community of Shelby County.
She is survived by:
Nephews and niece:
Bobby Hendricks, and wife, Rhonda of Timpson
Lisa Hendricks, and fiancée, David Hebert of Timpson
Troyce Hendricks, and wife, Emily of Minden, Louisiana
Roger Hendricks of West Palm Beach, Florida
DeWayne Hendricks of Timpson
Numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded in death by husband, Ben Minton; twin sister, Faye Vaught Hendricks; four sisters; and six brothers.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
11/10/2023
Carroll Lee Mays passed away in Stonecreek Nursing home in San Augustine, Texas on November 7, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born July 29, 1940 in Buena Vista, Texas to Tommie and George Brown.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
She left behind her loving husband, Wayne Mays, of a marriage of 51 years. She lived several places including Fort Stocken, Dallas, Center, Joaquin, Teague, and Logansport. They had loving children, two hers and five his, and numerous grandchildren. She enjoyed being with her family, friends, and grandchildren.
They ran a sawmill, chicken houses, and worked shutdown as tool room lady in Tatum and Gulfport. She was an active Christian of the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed coffee on her porch, flowers, hummingbirds, Hallmark Channel, and loved to read. She was an Elvis Presley fan as well as Garth Brooks and George Strait.
She left behind:
Loving husband, Wayne Mays
Daughter, Kenna Hooper and husband, David Garza
Son, Craig Morgan and wife, Marsha
Grandchildren:
Stephen Fults and girlfriend, Drew DeCamp
Stephanie Becks and husband, Rob
Monty Morgan
Great-grandchildren:
Owen Patton
Avery Becks
Michael Becks
Shane Becks
Special friends, Brent Hughes and wife Sara and their children, Jack, Greta, Gracie, and Moura.
She is preceded in death by parents, Tommie and George Brown; sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Jack Prince; nephew, Les Brown; and brother, William Ray Brown.
11/08/2023
Clarence Wayne “Spud” Fausett, 70, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on November 6, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on May 28, 1953, in Center, Texas, to the late Billy D. Fausett and Dorthy (Gilchrist) Fausett.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home, with Bro. Levi Cohorst officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery.
Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10AM at Mangum Funeral Home.
Wayne “Spud” was raised in Shelby County. He graduated from Center High School in 1971. He married the love of his life, Janis, in 1992. They raised two children, Michael and Matt. Janis and Wayne spent over 25 wonderful years together before her passing in 2017. He worked many years as a mud engineer in the oilfield industry. Wayne was a very compassionate, kindhearted person. He was the kind person that never met a stranger. Always enjoyed visiting with those around. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved to fish, BBQ, and have crawfish boils. Wayne liked the Louisiana Cuisine. Wayne loved the Lord. He attended Timpson Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson.
He is survived by:
Sons:
Michael Fausett and wife Finley
Matt Wright and wife April
Grandchildren:
Jackson Fausett
Brayden Dannecker
Madison Wright
Sisters:
Beverly Tippett
Brenda Windham and husband Kevin
Wayne is preceded in death by his wife, Janis; parents, Billy and Dorthy Fausett; and brother-in-law, Sonny Tippett.
Pallbearers serving will be Max Samford, Jackson Fausett, Nathan Lynch, Brayden Dannecker, Chet Kisamore, and TJ Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Simpson, Joe Harper, Michael Henry Bush, DZ Johnson, Donnie Lynch, Kevin Windham, and Neal “Rockstar” Rogers, and Ronnie Wolfe.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
11/08/2023
Dorothy Mae McCollister, 69 of Center, Texas, died at a local hospital in Tyler, Texas on November 6, 2023. She was born to the late Earsel Gardner and Molene Mathews Gardner in Shelbyville, Texas on February 21, 1954.
“Dot” is survived by:
Husband, Leo McCollister of Center, Texas
Sons:
Kelvin McCollister of Center, Texas
Michael McCollister (Tammy) of Tyler, Texas
Eric McCollister of Tyler, Texas
Daughter, Angela McCollister of Tyler, Texas
Sister, Dorothy Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Uncle, Lucky Gardner (Wilda) of Center, Texas
Aunt, Betty Gardner Sanders (John) of Center, Texas
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Mae McCollister will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 11 at the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church located at 623 Martin Luther King Drive in Center, Bishop Howard Cloudy, Eulogist. Visitation and viewing will be prior to the service from 10am to 12 noon at Bright Morning Star. Interment St John Cemetery in Center, Texas 75935.
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net.
11/07/2023
Tabbatha Chanaé Garner, 35 of Geneva, Texas, departed this physical life on November 5, 2023, at CHI St. Luke Memorial in San Augustine, Texas.
Funeral service is at 12 noon on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Reed Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. A. L. Horton officiating. Interment is at County Line Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, November 10, 2023 from 2pm until 6pm at Garner & Son Mortuary Chapel.
She is survived by:
Mother, Earnie Mae Garner Jones (Leroy) of Geneva, Texas
Paternal Grandmother, Emma Watts of San Augustine, Texas
Brother, Rayshun Watts of Center, Texas
As well as a host of Uncles, Aunties, other relatives and friends.
Services are entrusted to Percy Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.
11/02/2023
Mrs. La Merle Trenise Davis, 51, of Huntington was born to Lewis Ray Hartsfield and O’Linda Faye Garrett Hartsfield in Lufkin. Mrs. Davis passed away in Lufkin on October 27, 2023, at her residence.
LaMerle is survived by
Sons:
JaKarion Williams of Ft. Worth
DeEdrick Renfro of Lufkin, Texas
Daughter, Sha Kayla Cabrera of Huntington
Father, Lewis Ray Hartsfield
Sisters:
LaTanya Forney of Houston
Lavanna Hartsfield of Huntington
Viewing will take place at Hicks Chapel 5pm on November 4, 2023
Memorial Service will be held at Abundant Life United Methodist Church 1715 Sayers Street Lufkin, Texas on November 18, 2023, at 11am
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935
Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net
11/02/2023
Mark Edward Goolsby, 64, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away at his home in Nacogdoches on October 26, 2023. Services will be held at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas, Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Crispin Bradsher officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.
Mark was born on August 3, 1959, in Nacogdoches, Texas to Lloyd Benjamin and Claudia (Blackburn) Goolsby. Mark graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1978. He then attended Panola Junior College followed by Stephen F. Austin State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1982. Afterwards, Mark moved to Houston and was employed by the City of Houston as a chemist in the wastewater treatment and management department, retiring after 23 years.
Mark was a kind and gentle person who loved animals and people of all cultures. He loved to watch sports and you could always count on him for a quick pun or as a partner in dominoes or any other board game.
Mark was a devout Christian. He received Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior as a young adult and faithfully attended several churches during his lifetime. He felt a special calling to missions.
He is survived by:
Sister, Tammye Marshall and husband Russell of Mabank, Texas
Niece, Jordan Costlow and husband Zach of Centennial, Colorado
Nephews:
Griffin Marshall of Weatherford, Texas
Landon Marshall and wife Ashley of New York, New York
Alden Marshall of Denver, Colorado
Great-nieces:
Emma Costlow of Centennial, Colorado
Colby Marshall of Weatherford, Texas
Special friend, Arie Ann Baker
Many other friends and loved ones.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents and his great niece Hannah Costlow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to a Christian mission organization of your choice.
11/02/2023
Mr. Quinnon Quinnell Gardner, 44, of Center. Mr. Gardner was born to the late Dennis Jackson and Cynthia Gardner Jackson in Center, Texas on July 25, 1979.
Mr. Gardner passed away in Lufkin, Texas on October 26, 2023.
Quinnon is survived by sons:
Quitavious Evans
Katavious Evans
Quinnon Gardner, Jr.
Daughter: Kenyatta Woolen
Brothers:
Roderick Gardner
Thomas Gardner
Omar Gardner
Dennis Jackson, Jr.
Special Sisters:
LaKrista Page
Lisa Ann Whaley.
Graveside services for Mr. Quinnon Gardner will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, November 4 at Westview Cemetery in Center. Pastor Marlin Cloudy, Sr. will provide the eulogy.
Interment at Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas 75935.
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935
Please visit Hicks Mortuary website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net
11/01/2023
Lisa Goings, age 65 of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on September 28, 2023, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Crystal Lewis and husband Jason of Blountsville, Alabama
Son, Cory Baxley and wife Brandy of Blountsville, Alabama
Mother, Shirley Willoughby of Blountsville, Alabama (originally Center, TX)
Siblings:
Timothy Goings of Houston
Tommie Harmel, Jr. of Houston
Grandchildren:
Caley Baxley
Gabriel Baxley
Chloe Lewis
Garrett Lewis
Honorary grandchildren Nolan and Olivia Moody, Austin Grigsby and Jayden Green.
Lisa grew up in Houston, Texas, later moving to Center and subsequently to Blountsville, Alabama, with her children and grandchildren. She was a truck driver and a home health CNA for many years. She loved to quilt, garden, read and thrift shop. Affectionately named “Maw” by her first grandson, her outgoing personality easily won over members of her community where she was adopted as “Maw” by many. She fought a long, hard battle to continue celebrating and supporting her grandchildren, which was the highlight of her life.
Flowers or charitable donations to the American Liver Foundation are accepted https://alf.social/tributegift in memory of Lisa Goings.
10/31/2023
Lena Ellen Chambliss, age 83, of Chireno, Texas, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, in Chireno, Texas. She was born August 19, 1940, in Shelby County, Texas, to parents Thomas and Viola (Fenley) Chambliss.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley, Texas.
Retiring after many years as a teacher, Lena held a master’s degree in mathematics and was a former longtime resident of Virginia. Her love of teaching continued long after retirement as she assisted many family members in their educational pursuits.
Lena enjoyed working in her yard and found many hours of pleasure in reading as well as working puzzles, crosswords and jigsaws. She also loved traveling, taking many trips throughout the United States and around the world.
Her survivors include:
Brother, Terry Chambliss and wife Elena of Mission, Texas
Sisters:
Beverley McCauley and husband Travis of Chireno, Texas
Barbara McCauley and husband W.H. of Nacogdoches, Texas
She also leaves behind numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Viola Chambliss; and brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Betty Chambliss.
Pallbearers: Charles Raines, Robert Raines, Seth Costa, Joshua Taylor, Jaime Puente, and Jeremy McCauley. Honorary pallbearers: T.J. McCauley and Kenson McCauley.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences. Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.
10/31/2023
Grant Junior Rector, 78 of Center, Texas, died at his home in Center on October 28, 2023. He was born to the late Leon Rector and Algae Garrett Rector in Center, Texas on November 8, 1944.
Grant is survived by:
Daughters:
Vickie Brooks of Spring, Texas
Beneka Bennett of Center
Son, Michael Barnes of Houston, Texas
Three grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Grant Junior Rector will be held at 11am on Saturday, November 4 at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church located at 617 Hopkins Street in Center, Pastor Freddie Wilson presiding. Visitation and viewing will be prior to the service from 10am – 11am at St. Paul. Interment is at Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas 75935.
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net.
10/31/2023
Nell Polley, 88, of Center, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Lufkin.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bro. Joel McMahon will officiate. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Born November 14, 1934, in the Patroon Community of Shelby County, Nell is the daughter of Ivey Alexander and Maureen Sims Alexander.
A strong willed, faith-filled lady, Nell loved her family, friends, and Church. Nell shared good humor and a big smile with everyone she met. She could light up a room and always enjoyed telling a good joke. While at home, you could find Nell riding in her golf cart, working in the yard, tending to her dogs and beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed sitting on her back porch drinking tea while watching the birds and deer. She enjoyed going shopping and getting her nails done with her best friend Sue Russell and her daughter Charlotte.
Nell adored time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved the Christmas season and would often begin shopping and decorating months in advance. Chevy Chase’s Christmas Vacation was her favorite movie and she loved watching it with family over and over again every Christmas.
Nell was a lifelong member of The First United Methodist Church where she served on various committees. In her early years she enjoyed going fishing and hunting with O.H. at the camp house and traveling to the valley to visit family.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Charlotte Sparks and husband H.B.
Son, Mike Polley and wife Raj
Grandchildren:
Ashley Golden and husband D.D.
Hillary McElroy and husband Collin
Radha Polley
Nikhil Polley
Anjali Polley
Great-grandchildren:
Gavin Golden
Mason Golden
Connor McElroy
Tucker McElroy
Olivia Jamie McElroy
Beloved dogs, Bo and Bear
Preceded in death by husband, O.H. Polley; parents, Ivey Alexander and Maureen Sims Alexander; sister, Nedra Tillman; and brothers, Waymon Alexander, James Alexander, and Jack Alexander.
Pallbearers will be Collin McElroy, D.D. Golden, Nikhil Polley, Gavin Golden, Robert Hughes III, and Mark Madeley.
A special thank you to caregivers, Francis Ann Jeans, Lee Posados, and Sheila McCollister.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
10/27/2023
Junior Lee Williams, 74 of Joaquin, passed away Sunday night, October 22, 2023 in Logansport, Louisiana. He was born in Joaquin (Ashton Hills) on April 13, 1949 to the late Andrew Lee Williams and Accie Williams. He grew up in Ashton Hill area. Junior graduated from Joaquin High School. Junior accepted Christ at an early age.
Funeral service is at 11am Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Center, Texas. Visitation is 10am until 6pm on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Interment is at Carroll Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas with Rev. James Earl Williams.
He married Josephine Dickerson and to this union four children was born. He was drafted into the United States Army, after his honorable discharge, he moved his family to Houston, Texas. He resided in Houston, Texas. He resided in Houston, Texas with his wife Josephine Williams and children.
Junior and his brothers started a business, “Williams Tree Services,” which he operated for over forty years.
He was a dedicated son, father, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
He is preceded in death by father, Andrew Lee Williams; mother, Accie Williams; sons, Tyson Price and Bobby Williams; and ten siblings.
He leaves to cherish his memories:
Daughters:
LaSonya Lee
Kenyatta Williams
Farah Williams
Michelle Williams
Sons:
Christopher Williams
Andrew Lee Williams, Jr.
Brother, Robert A. Williams
Sister, Bertha Mae Jack
21 Grandchildren
Six Great-Grandchildren
One Great-Great-Grandchild
Special friend, Ruth Purdue
Host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
10/27/2023
Shirley Ruth Carter, 89, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2023, in Center, Texas. She was born on June 29, 1934, in Bebe, Texas, to the late Jesse Allen and Evelyn Ruth (McGinty) Allen.
Graveside service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas.
Shirley Ruth grew up in Gonzales County. She graduated from high school and married the love of her life, Bruce Carter, and the two spent many wonderful years together before his passing in 1986.They raised three girls. Shirley Ruth loved listening to music. She enjoyed reading and spending precious time with her grandchildren. Shirley Ruth loved the Lord and served him throughout the years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Shelbyville.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Pegie Diane Whitaker of Austin, Texas
Cathy Carter Smith of Shelbyville, Texas
Kayla Carter Bartle and husband David of Whitehouse, Texas
Grandchildren:
Jason Patterson
Sean Patterson
Kris Maxwell
James “Bo” Smith and wife Chantel
Michael Bartle and wife Whitney
Joseph Bartle
Amanda Bartle Tackett and husband Steven Tackett
Caitlan Bartle
Cassidy Bartle
Great-grandchildren:
Cheyene Patterson
Dustin Patterson
Tiffany Patterson
Marshall Wayne Patterson
Triston Smith
Karista Smith
Rilynn Smith
Hayden Matthews
Caylen Matthews
Preston Tackett
Joe Bartle
Eli Bartle
Memphis Bartle
Niece and nephews:
Shirlene Darnold and husband Victor
Terry Allen and wife Jan
Michael Allen
Cal “Kip” Allen and wife Debbie
Great-niece and great-nephew:
Victor Darnold Jr. and wife Candice
Shirley Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Carter; parents, Jesse and Evelyn Allen; brother, J.T. “Bubba” Allen Jr.; sister, Marilyn Allen; brother-in-law, Calvin Allen; sister-in-law, Iris Allen; and great-grandson, David Michael Patteron.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations in loving memory of Mrs. Carter be made to Shelbyville Cemetery, P.O. Box 453, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
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