Shelby County Today

10/03/2022

April Julissa Cavazos-Guzman, 20, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on September 27, 2022 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on October 10, 2001, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Eloy Cavazos and Yolanda Guzman-Cavazos.

Funeral service will be held at Mangum Funeral Home, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 2pm.  Visitation will be held prior to the service on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, beginning at 12PM until service time at Mangum Funeral Home. 

April attended Center High School. She was a dedicated, loving stay at home mom to her two children, Arlo and Josman.  April enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She always carried a smile and was happy. April will be remembered in our hearts always and forever.

She is survived by:

Precious boys:
Arlo Cavazos
Josman Cavazos

Parents, Eloy Cavazos and Yolanda Guzman

Sisters:
Anita Guzman
Lilliana Balderas
Laura Balderas and husband Edwin Melenez

Brothers:
Jose Guzman and wife Prisila
Edgar Guzman and wife Leah
Ricardo Guzman Cavazos

Numerous cousins

Host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

April is preceded in death by her grandmother, Anita Olivarez; and sister, Jasmin Cavazos.

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

10/01/22

Jerry "Perch" Bass, 69, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2022, at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin with Thomas Spurlock officiating.

Born February 12, 1953, Jerry is the son of Fay Woods Bass and Clarence Emmitt Bass Sr.

He is survived by:
Children: 
Shelly Bass and Michael Bass of Joaquin

Grandchildren: 
Dayza Lane
Boogie Lane
Jayden Bass
Tate Bass
Maddie Fiedler

Great-grandchild, Kailynne Johnson

Sisters: 
Martha Shelton of Joaquin
Billie Pritchett of Joaquin

Preceded in death by parents, Fay Woods Bass and Clarence Emmitt Bass Sr.; brother, Clarence Emmitt Bass Jr.; and sister, Annie Ruth Richards.

09/29/2022

Jamonie Nash, better known as JNash was born July 10, 1999 in Nacogdoches, TX. He passed away, September 25, 2022, in Nacogdoches, TX.

Service scheduled for 1:30pm on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Triumph Church, 908 Daniels Street, Center, Texas with Apostle Rodney Beard, Eulogist. Burial will be in Mt. Gillion Cemetery, Center, TX; under the direction of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr., Nacogdoches, TX. Repass will be held at Pineywoods Outreach Center, 255 Haley Drive, Center, TX.

Visitation is Friday, September 30, 2022 from 1:00pm until 6:00pm at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX.

Prayers and Condolences to the family of Bishop William Nash and 1st Lady Pearlie Nash.

Services entrusted to Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr., Nacogdoches, TX 75961.

09/27/2022

Francis Irvin McGrath, Jr., 78, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2022, in Timpson, Texas. He was born on September 16, 1944, in Victoria, Texas to the late Francis, Sr. and Dorothy (Leonard) McGrath. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Garrison Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplain Steve Jackson. Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison, Texas. 

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Garrison Funeral Home.

Francis grew up in Victoria, Texas.  He joined the Marines right out of high school.  He served 4 years with the Marines and earned the rank of Corporal before his discharge. Francis then went on to serve as a Game Warden with the Texas Parks and Wildlife office in Corpus Christi, Texas where he met his wife, Jenna. They were married in Denton, Texas on July 20, 1989.  Francis enjoyed shooting and reloading ammo and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He also spent time bird watching and taking pictures of nature. Francis was a collector of curios and relics. He loved spending time with his family and will be greatly missed.

Francis is survived by:
His daughters: 
Charlotte Marion McGrath
Frances Jean Mills and husband, Jon

Stepdaughters: 
Karen Marine Naylor
Mary Bess Snyder
Lori Ann Gonzalez
Katrina Lynn Swinney

Stepson, Michael Lee Naylor, Jr.

Half-sister, Susan Overcash

Half-brothers: 
Randy Roberts and wife, Debbie
Mark McGrath

Grandchildren: 
Bryan Matthew Mills
Keith Bradley Mills
Conner Walker
Rachelle Lea Klepac and husband, Brandon
Roxanne LaRae Cox and husband, Dennis
Kenna Denise Naylor

Great-grandchildren: 
Savannah Grace Lawson
Penny Gayle Cox
Shiloh DelRae Klepac
Cash Cotton Cox
Cheyanne Lillian Klepac
Waylon West Cox
Elvis Champ Cox

His beloved dog, Maggie Mae McGrath

His caregiver, Melisa Gibbo

Along with numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Lydia Leonard; parents, Francis, Sr. and Dorothy (Leonard) McGrath; wife, Jenna McGrath; and stepson, Gary Davis.

Serving as pallbearers are Jon Mills, Keith Mills, Bryan Mills, Gary Corley, Mike Naylor, and E.J. McHenry.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.garrisonfh.net

Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, is in charge of arrangements.

09/23/2022

DeBrodrick Montreal Jones, 20 of Center, passed away Sunday night, September 18, 2022 at CHI St. Lukes in San Augustine.

Funeral service is Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 12 noon at Center Triumph Church with Bishop Howard Cloudy, Sr. officiating. Interment at Thompson Cemetery.

God was so just and faithful that he decided to bless Tammie Jones and Sir Roderick Sparks with a Prince, they named DeBrodrick Montreal Jones. Watching this fearless child morph into an amazing son, Big brother, Grandson, Nephew and Dad was a pleasure. At an early age in life, he developed a passion for motorcycles, horses, fast cars amongst other hobbies, especially the Jordan sneakers. He was determined to ride a horse and taught himself how to wheelie on his first dirt bike when he was only 5 years old. His charismatic, life of the party personality, would birth his after ego "BHub" and would make him a legend at the young age of 20. He had a genuine heart and a determining spirit, accomplishing whatever he put his mind to. His life became more fulfilling when Zeek, DeeDee and Duece entered his world. With all of his accomplishment, Daddy made him the proudest. He lived a life that only God had ordained and it was to the fullest.

He is preceded in death by grandfather, Lonnie Steward.

He leaves to cherish his memories:

Parents, Tammie Jones and SirRoderick Sparks

Children:
Ezekiel Carter Hall "ZeKe"
De'Zariyah S'Nyi Jones "DeDe"
De'Brodrick Montreal Jones, Jr. "Deuce"

Sisters:
Kaliejha Johnson
Lanaijha Johnson
Amariyah LaRaye

Grandparents:
The Late Clifford Ray Sparks, Jr. and Evelyn Sparks
Sandra Dean Jones and Anthony Chumbley

Great-grandmother, Earlene McDaniel

Aunts:
Onita Jones
Bo'Nisha Morris
LaSandra Davis (Shya Stansberry, Lakenzie Davis, Brianna Davis, Cordajah Arnold)

Uncles:
Fredrick Sparks
Chadrick Jones (Wytavia Jones, Natrey Dows, Chadrick Jones, Jr. Kye Rochelle, Chasidee Jones)
Fredrick Sparks (Darya, Josephy and Vicious Sparks)

Special Sister, Ciara Nichole Jones

Special Friend, Ki'Mya Si'Mone Hageon

A host of other relatives and friends.

Service entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

09/21/2022

Louise Lawrence, 90, of Joaquin, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation at 1:00 p.m.  Paul Silvey and Ed Williams to officiate. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born September 9, 1932, in DeRidder, Louisiana, Louise is the daughter of Bertha Jones Hammock and Thomas W. Hammock.  She retired from being a 2nd grade school teacher after 43 years. Louise was a member of 1st Baptist Church in Joaquin, where she sung in the choir and loved to help with various activities.    

Survivors are: 
Children: 
Ricky Lawrence and wife Nita Ann
Mark Lawrence
Carol Register

Grandchildren: 
Traci and husband Matthew Mettauer
Michelle and husband Jeremy Morvan
Amber and husband Nathan Phelps
Chad Lawrence and wife Kailyn
Brad Lawrence
Brian Register and wife Tiffany

Great-grandchildren:
Tatum and Garrett Mettauer
Ainsley and McKenna Morvan
Kiptyn and Baylin Phelps
Kinsley Lawrence
Kason Register

Special friend, Sondra Lawrence; and also numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, A.J. Lawrence; parents, Bertha Jones Hammock and Thomas W. Hammock; brothers, Tommy Hammock and wife Hattie, Donald Hammock and wife Barbara, Billy Hammock and wife Nancy; sisters-in-law, Annette and husband Mickey Permenter and Jo and husband Doc Doxtater; and brother-in-law, Mickey Lawrence and wife Janice.

Pallbearers will be Chad Lawrence, Matthew Mettauer, Brad Lawrence, Jeremy Morvan, Brian Register, and Nathan Phelps.

The family would like to thank Focus Care for all of their love and support.

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

09/20/2022

Katharine McGee, 92, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2022, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on February 10, 1930, in Benton, Louisiana, to Robert Marion Chambliss and Nettie Ora Estes.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Strong Cemetery, Huxley, with Bro. Levard Swindle officiating.  
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 9:30AM – 10:30AM at Mangum Funeral Home.

Survived by:

Daughters:
Betty Gail Scaife and husband Mike
Sheila Pat Parker

Son, Bradley Kevin McGee and wife Susan

Sister, Lois Hass

A host of family that will miss her dearly.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert Venice “Pat” McGee; parents, Robert and Nettie Chambliss; son, Jerry Dean McGee; daughter, Deborah June Cockrell; sisters, Ora Lee Carroll, Sybil Heath; brothers, Thomas Arlington Chambliss, Marvin Chambliss, and Buren Chambliss.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

09/19/2022

Janelle Drews, 87, of Marlin, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin, Falls County, Texas.  

Born November 17, 1934, Janelle is the daughter of Wanda Comeal Rayburn Buro and Henry Otto Ludwig Buro. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Marlin, where she served as secretary, and a member of First Baptist of Center. Janelle was also a member of Order of Eastern Star.

She is survived by:

Nieces and nephews:
Carl Rogers and wife Becky
Shelly Rogers
Ed Rogers
Larry Brothers and wife Paula
Jeanette Brothers
Phyllis Freeman

Great-nieces and Great-nephews:
Matthew Rogers
Chloe Rogers
Joseph Rogers
Lane Rogers
Lauren Rogers

Preceded in death by her husband, Fred Drews Jr.; parents, Wanda Comeal Raibourn Buro and Henry Otto Lidwig Buro; and sister, Joyce Rogers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Center or ASPCA.

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

09/19/2022

Gwendolyn H. B. Crawford passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Lakeside Village Assisted Living, in Center, Texas. She was born November 7, 1921, in the Huber community of Shelby County. She lived most of her adult life in Timpson. She and Oneil celebrated fifty years of marriage in October 1998.

Gwen made the decision to donate her body to science in the late 1980’s. There will be a celebration of her life later in the fall.

She is survived by:

Children:
Billie Sue Beckham Payne
Michael and Glenda Crawford
Jim and Annette Crawford

Seven grandchildren:
Rob and Kim Payne
Angela and Kevin Walker
Josh and Lacie Payne
Coby and Fran Crawford
Emily and Stephen Rodriquez
Makenzie and Clent Wyatt
Alayna and Miguel Thames

Thirteen great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Sterman and Clio Johnson Hooper; first husband, James L. Beckham (killed in action in WWII; second husband, Oneil Crawford; son-in-law, Vance Payne; and grandson, Corey Crawford.

Memorials can be made to the Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service.

Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.