Shelby County Today

04/17/2023

Pamela Durham, 60, of Timpson, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Timpson, Texas surrounded by her loving family.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Pamela Durham was born on November 2, 1962 to Arthur and Wyceil Durham in Timpson. She attended Timpson High School. At 17, she moved to Fort Worth, Texas with her older sister Rusby, and she graduated from Dunbar High School. She then attended Fort Worth College where she graduated as a Medical Assistant. Pamela was a member at Wayside Church of God in Christ in Fort Worth, Texas. She worked for years at Frito- Lay and Tandy's Doskocil. She stayed in Fort Worth for more than 30 years and she decided to come back home in 2012. She joined Clayton Temple Church of God in Christ, where she was a faithful member until her death.

Pamela was the baby girl of seven kids. Her sisters Barbara, Jennifer, Rusby and Alice have done all they could to make sure she has been well taken care of. She was a breast cancer survivor and even through her double amputation she always kept the Faith.

Ms. Pamela leaves behind:

Loving and devoted sisters:
Missionary Barbara (Supt. Marvin) Jackson
Jennifer(Steve) Earl
Missionary Rusby Harris
Alice (Ernesto) Rivera

Nieces: 
Missionary Carla (Allen)
Tiffany (Charles)
Myesha
Jasmine 

Adopted niece, Tanasha

Nephews: 
Terrance (Tara)
Cotrell Jr
Eric (Kaylie)
Marvin Jr (Aneitha)
Cory (Shanice)
Joseph (Tabrinna)
Dexter (Jessica)
Steven
Brian
Jaylin (Evelyn)

Best friend, Marilyn Woodson

Sister-in-law, Sandra McClendon Cooper

A host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pamela is preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Wyceil Durham, brothers Cotrell McClendon and Joe Durham, sister Salatha Garrett, nephews: Eddie Cross Jr, Brandon Earl and Raymond Curtis Jr., niece Stephanie Curtis, brother-in-law Johnnie Furch and best friend Brenda Mosley.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM at First Assembly of God in Timpson, Texas.

If you would like to send flowers services are entrusted to Mitchell's Funeral Home 103 Hospital St. Corrigan, Tx. Sadie Ann's Floral Designs Corrigan or you can send local and can be delivered to Clayton Temple COCIC 241 Bluebell Rd. Timpson.

04/17/2023

Bobby “Bob” Ray Powell, 81, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on April 15, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on November 6, 1941, in Denton County, Texas, to the late J.M. and Mary Ella Powell.  

Funeral services will be held at Mangum Funeral Home, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 2pm with Bro. Don Windham and Bro. Dan Flemings officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, beginning at 1PM until service time at Mangum Funeral Home. Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery, in Shelbyville, Texas.

Bob was born in Denton County, Texas and that is where he also graduated from high school. Bob met the love of his life, Delsia Denby, through his Uncle Johnny and Juanita. The two were married in 1983 and have shared over 40 wonderful years of wedded bliss. Bob worked as a printer at the Taylor Publishing Company in Dallas, Texas. After retiring, they made their home in Shelby County.

Bob was a loving husband, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed every sport. He loved TCU, Texas Rangers, and the Dallas Cowboys. You could find Bob fishing, attending fellowships at church, or spending time with his friends and family. He loved the Lord and served through his membership at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

Bob is survived by:

His loving wife, Delsia Powell

Stepchildren:
Brenda Yates and husband Pat
Rick Bailey

Brothers:
Billy Powell and wife Trish
Jerry Powell

Grandchildren:
Donnice Roberts and the late SSG Casey Roberts
Codey Yates
Rusty Bailey and wife Lara
James Bailey

Great-Grandchildren:
Caehlen Austin and husband Taylor
Keeghan Roberts
Brehnley Roberts
Riley Yates
Reagan Yates
Allie Bailey
Austin Bailey

Great-Great Grandson, Christopher Austin

He is preceded in death by his parents, J.M. and Mary Ella Powell; grandson, SSG Casey Roberts; and his Uncle Johnny and Juanita.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

04/17/2023

Faye Hooper, 86, of Martinsville, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 17, 2023, at White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Jason Hebert officiating.

Born November 1, 1936, Faye is the daughter of Riley Bush and Bura Lee Courtney Bush. She worked for Moore Business Forms and Center Plywood. Faye also ran Martinsville Grocery Store for several years. Most of all, her devotion was to her husband, kids, and grandkids. She was a member of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Shelby County.

She is survived by:

Husband, Paul Hooper of Martinsville

Daughters:
Brenda Fancher of Martinsville
Beverly Battles and husband Rick of Nacogdoches
Debbie Newton of South Carolina

Grandkids:
Tammy Martin and husband Cody
Amanda Willeford and husband Zach
Paul Matthew Battles and wife Jill
Kristi Bouphasavanh and husband Sithy
Kimberly Price and husband Robert

Great-grandkids:
Brian Fancher
Savannah Martin
Jordan Recio and husband Aaron
Alanna Martin
Carter Martin and wife Taylor
Logan Martin and wife Victoria
Maverick Martin
Brody Willeford
Daxon Willeford
Hayden Battles
Pierson Battles
Barrett Price

Great-great-grandkids, Paisleigh Everett and Reece Martin

Numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Riley Bush and Bura Lee Courtney Bush; son, Raymond Hooper; grandkids, Michael and wife Harolyn Adams Fancher and Chanda Fancher Pipes; son-in-law, Ricky Fancher; great grandkid, Gavin Willeford.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

04/15/2023

Kim Williams, 63, of Center, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 17, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at Noon, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.

Born July 1, 1959, in Center, Kim is the daughter of Charles Williams and Jackie Adams Williams.  

She is survived by:
Children: 
Roni and Adam Pleasant
Elizabeth Starkey
Franklin Windham

Grandchildren: 
Phoenix Smith
Griffin Smith

Sister, Jan Brown

Brothers: 
Andy Williams
Matt Williams
Jon Davis
Jason Davis

Nieces and nephews: 
Brandi Killey
Greg Frazier
Britney Stewart
Austin Williams
Kacie Brooks
Ty Williams
Cam Williams
Kaitlin Williams

Stepmother, Frances Williams

Numerous great nephews and nieces

Preceded in death by parents, Charles Williams and Jackie Adams Williams; son, Patrick Tyre; sister, Kay Stewart; and cousin, Dawn Collins.

Pallbearers will be Adam Pleasant, Franklin Windham, Brandon Davis, Jon Davis, Greg Frazier, Chris Pleasant, Mark Yarborough, and Dakota Wagstaff.  Honorary pallbearers will be Austin Williams, Andy Williams, Otis Pleasant, and Matt Williams.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

04/15/2023

Celisha Renee Creech, 43, passed away April 13, 2023. She was born March 19, 1980.

Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation at 1:00 p.m.  Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Celisha was a very devoted wife and mother and a loving daughter. She enjoyed Beau and Cora’s many activities, especially Beau’s music and Cora’s softball. She encouraged them to live life to the fullest and she was so proud of them. Celisha attended several different schools, but graduated from Joaquin High School in May 1998.  She married the love of her life, Brady, on November 14, 1998. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by:
Husband of 25 years, Brady Creech

Son Beau Creech and girlfriend Anna Beth Simmons

Daughter, Cora Creech

All of Elysian Fields, Texas

Mother, Tammy Neill and husband Randy of Whitehouse

Brother, Rocky Pless and wife Leslie

Grandmother, Jean Glover of Henderson

Aunt, Sandie Sparks and husband Gary

Mother-in-law, Bennette Creech Horton and husband George

Brother-in-law, Tony Creech and wife Candy

Precious dogs:
Tucker
Harley Ann
Annie Mae

Cats:
Shadow 
Meadow

Numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Preceded in death by grandfather, Sam Glover; father-in-law, Buddy Creech; and niece, Blaire Pless.

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

04/14/2023

Charlsie (Ginger) Emanis Marcone, resident at Garrison Nursing Home in Garrison, TX, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 one day before her 103 birthday. She was born April 12, 1920, in the Arcadia Community of Shelby County to J.W. Emanis and Eva Jane Gillespie Emanis.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 3:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall, First Methodist Church, Garrison TX.

She served in the Coast Guard in the 1940s and married John Marcone in 1947. They settled in Houston, TX, and that is where they welcomed their daughter, Janet.

Charlsie loved cooking for crowds and enjoyed entertaining. She also loved dancing and listening to music, especially gospel music. Her love of the outdoors led to her become an avid gardener. Charlsie was very involved in her church and hosted many events at her home for her friends and fellow church members. She was a people-person with a big personality and a big heart. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Preceded in death by husband, John Marcone; sisters, Nara Emanis Hughes Kelly, Golda Emanis Punkoney; and brothers, Eloy Emanis, Walter Emanis, F.A. Emanis, Guy Emanis, and Blaine Emanis.

She is survived by:

Daughter: Janet Marcone Simmons and husband Billy Simmons of Houston, TX

Granddaughters:
Wendimere Simmons
April Simmons

Sister, Marie Emanis McCauley of Hemphill, TX

Sisters-in-law:
Adell Emanis
Nancy Emanis

Five great-grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews

And many special friends and the caretakers of Garrison Nursing Home

Arrangements by Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, TX. Online condolences may be made at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/nacogdoches-tx/charlsie-marco...

04/14/2023

Jessie Lee McDaniel, 50, was called home on April 06, 2023. He was born June 15, 1952 to his mother, Faylene Davis.

A homecoming celebration will be at 1pm Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Bryant Temple Church of God in Christ, 11873 CR 3285, Garrison, Texas 75946 with Elder Freeman Bryant officiating. Visitation is from 10am until 6pm on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Commuity Funeral Home Chapel in Timpson, Texas.

Jessie Lee McDaniel is preceded in death by mother, Faylene Davis; and wife, Christine McDaniel of Garrison, Texas.

He leaves to cherish his memories:

Daughters:
Tonya Allbritton (Jack)
LaTasha Woodard of Garrison

Sons:
Jarrell Roland of San Antonio, Texas
Demarcus McDaniel (Dana) of Garrison

Grandchildren:
Kenshena Woodard
Tywances Woodard
Keiara Tutt
Ja'Quaylon Mayfield
Morgan Roland
Ciara Allbritton
Jalynn Roland

Great-grandchildren:
Aalejah Woodard
Jayecon Bussey

Brothers:
Larry Roberson (Claudia) of Garrison
Lester Stevenson (Annette) of Orlando, Florida
Clarence Yarbrough (Mavis) of Nacogdoches

A host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

04/13/2023

Leamon “Buddy” Bridwell, 78, of Center, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Bro. Kevin Windham will officiate.

Buddy was born October 4, 1944, in Nacogdoches, to Leamon Harvey Bridwell and Ruth Haley Bridwell. Buddy would begin his day with a cup of coffee and a honeybun, with his dog, Bailey, at his feet getting his bites also. He loved his fur babies past and present. He loved helping people and watching TV shows about Big Foot. Buddy was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.

He is survived by:

Wife of 52 years, Tina Bridwell of Center

Son, Eddie Bridwell and wife Amy

Stepson, Cody Selph

Grandchildren:
Natalie Bridwell
Dustin Bridwell
Bobby Ray Walker and wife Michelle
Bradley Joe Lewis
Jessica Pike
Pamela Joy Crager

Numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives

And a host of friends

Preceded in death by his parents, Leamon Harvey Bridwell and Ruth Haley Bridwell; brother, James Bridwell; and sisters, Bobbie Jane White and Daisy Mae Bridwell.

Pallbearers will be Chance Porter, Dewayne Langey, Tony Davis, Jason Langey, Jamie Killen, and Bryan Langey. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Faust, Bill Rowland, and Steve Cox.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

04/10/2023

Beulah Mae Hughes, loving and devoted mother, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the age of 99.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

On Saturday, April 8, 2023, Beulah Mae Hughes, loving and devoted mother, passed away at the age of 99.

A Shelby County native, Beulah was born October 8, 1923, to Ben and Linnie Bryan. She was the only girl in a family of six children. She graduated from high school in Timpson in 1943. The following year, she married the love of her life, Stanton Hughes. After he returned from World War II, they soon moved to Center and bought a house where she has lived since 1946.

Beulah lived her life in service to others. She served her husband and family. She served her church, and she served her community. Her presence has had a lasting impact on all around her.

Beulah was a devoted wife who was always by her husband’s side. She and Stanton were married for 59 years. When Stanton could no longer be cared for at home and had to go to a facility, Beulah faithfully visited him twice a day and monitored his care. She made sure he never felt alone. Early in their marriage, she assisted Stanton in starting his auto repair business. She kept the books, handled the invoices, and paid the taxes. Beulah also served as the dispatcher for the Volunteer Firemen. She “manned” the fire phone from her kitchen and directed the volunteers to the location of the fire. In addition, Beulah served as Stanton’s partner in raising money for the Shriners, his chosen charity. She worked the fund raising just like a business. She worked in food tents before there were food trucks. Weekends were spent selling popcorn, cotton candy, burgers, fries, steaks, and anything else patrons wanted to eat. All profits were then given to the Shriners. Consequently, Beulah had long weeks; five days as a childcare provider, a shop bookkeeper, and a volunteer fire dispatcher, followed by weekends of working in food sales. She truly had the spirit and heart of a servant! With all of these activities, Beulah was an ACTIVE member of the Ladies’ Shriners Auxiliary.

Beulah was an attentive mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her goal was to make sure her “babies” were loved and cared for. She strived to make sure everyone was happy and had everything they needed. She never forgot a birthday and always remembered everyone’s favorite dish. She served many a welcomed meal at her kitchen table.

Beulah served the First Baptist Church of Center her entire adult life. She attended all services throughout the week and taught Sunday School and Training Union. She was instrumental in advising the church when it decided it needed to start a day care center. It was her knowledge and experience that helped establish a successful platform for the Wee Learn Day Care Center.

Beulah served her community by helping “raise some of the best kids in Shelby County”. She started a private day care center in her home in 1962 when many young, working mothers began asking her to keep their children. She soon became known as Mama Hughes, and she was Mama Hughes until 1989 when she retired. Beulah once said, “They say everyone has a calling, and I guess mine has been to take care of children.” And Beulah took great care of all her children. She knew all the “tricks” in getting them to eat. One of the kids’ favorite practices was to push the back of a spoon down in a serving of mashed potatoes. That created a “bird’s nest” that would hold the gravy. Then the little one could eat from the bird’s nest.

Beulah truly had the heart of a servant. She continuously gave of herself, asking for nothing in return. She eagerly used her gifts to help others. Clearly, all have benefited from knowing Beulah Mae Hughes.

Beulah had three children: Walter, Mary Ann, and Stanton Thomas. She carried the grief of losing Walter in a childhood accident.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Mary Ann and her husband John

Son, Stanton Thomas and his wife Freddie

Grandson, Brian and his wife Jana and two children Missy and Rebecca

Granddaughter, Emily and her husband Mike and two children Mackenzie and Micheal

Granddaughter, Kayla and her husband Daniel and baby Natalie

Granddaughter, Chloe and her husband Tristan

Granddaughter, Katherine.

Niece, Peggy Monk, who helped care for her at home

Numerous nieces and nephews are left to cherish her memory.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Mrs. Hughes’ caregivers that sat with her and allowed her to remain in her home: Mary Byrnes, her friend and homecare supervisor; Doris Samuels, Dawn Green, Sonya Gulley, and JoAnn Dodson.

Pallbearers will be Brian Tatum, Mike West, Micheal West, John Monk, John Byrnes, and Mark Tidwell.

During Beulah’s final days, she was cared for by the nurse practitioners, nurses, and staff of Nacogdoches Medical Center. Their compassion and kindness surpassed every expectation, making the family very grateful.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com