Shelby County Today

07/19/2022

José Leonardo Rodríguez Camarillo, 38, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, in San Augustine.

Visitation will be from 9am to 9pm, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 11am, Thursday, July 21, 2022, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born February 29, 1984, Jose is the son of Cleotilde Camarillo Herrera and Jose Ascencio Rodriguez Lara.  

He is survived by:

Wife, Maria Veronica Moreno

Son, Edwin Rodriguez

Daughter, Sofia Rodriguez

Father, Jose Asencion Rodriguez Lara

Mother, Cleotilde Camarillo Herrera

Sisters:
Mayra Rodriguez and husband Julio Luna
Yuliana Rodriguez and husband Mario Valdez
Lizeth Rodriguez and husband Aldo Mendoza

Grandparents, Guillermo Camarillo and Isidra Herrera

Nieces and nephews:
Mayra Luna and husband Bryan Gallegos
Julio Luna
Regina Luna
Nicolas Valdez
Rodrigo Valdez
Aldo Mendoza
Leonardo Gallegos

Proceded in death by Leonardo Rodriguez Robles and Mercedes Lara Gaytan.

Pallbearers will be Edwin Rodriguez, Jose Asencian Rodriguez, Julio Luna, Flocelo Landin, Ignacia Gonzalez, and Jaime Mendoza.

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

07/18/22

Huey Glen (HG) Hughes passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on February 19, 1936, in Shelby County, Texas to parents, Tracy and Opal Hughes.

Huey loved working on his home which included taking diligent care of his vegetable garden. He enjoyed fishing and loved to weld. Huey always made sure to travel back to his hometown in East Texas at least once a month. Above all, Huey will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.

Left to cherish his memory is:

The love of his life and loving wife of 66 years, Iris Virginia (Jen) Hughes

Sons: 
Marshall Glen Hughes and wife Sheila
Grady Wayne Hughes

Daughter, Sherrie McGee

Bonus daughter, Stacy Blanton

Granddaughters:
Jenna Braddy and husband Chad
Tammy Miller
Stephanie Reeder and husband Chris

Grandsons:
Daniel Perry
William McGee and wife Anabella

Great-granddaughters:
Rylee
MaKenna
Taylor
Kinley
Charlotte

Great-grandson on the way, yet to be named, but known as Lucky Boy McGee

Sisters:
Carrie Bailey
Virginia Campbell

as well as numerous other grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends who will all miss Huey greatly.

Huey is preceded in death by his father, Tracy Hughes; mother, Opal (Bradshaw) Hughes; sister, Melba Battles; brother, Spencer Hughes; brother, Jerry Hughes; sister, Cheryl McCauley; and son-in-law, Bill McGee.

Services are under the direction of Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home in Irving, TX.

07/18/22

Alfred Edward Barnett, 92, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on July 16, 2022, in Conroe, Texas.  

Graveside service will be held at Union Cemetery, US 96 N Tenaha, Tx at 11:30 am on Tuesday July 19, 2022

Alfred Edward McDaniel was born July 28, 1928 to Clarence Edward and Ella Louella (Lindley) Barnett in Vernon, Tx.

He is survived by:
His daughter, Pamela Daniel and husband, Bill

Grandchildren:
Jason Daniel and wife, Vikki
Brittney Sparacino and husband, Bardi
Tara Levin and husband, Lucas

Great-grandchildren: 
Jack Daniel
Scarlett Isabella
Magnus 

Albert is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ella Barnett, his wife, JoAnn Batez Barnett, son, Rickey Barnett and Sister, Bertha Shifflet

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

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

07/15/2022

Albert Carlisle McGee Jr., 87, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Center.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with interment to follow at North Jericho Cemetery in Center. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Born October 28, 1934, in McCool, Mississippi, Albert is the son of Lura McClelland and Albert Carlisle McGee Sr. He played football for Weir High School and later joined the United States Air Force. He served during the Korean War, Cuban Crisis, and Vietnam War, retiring after 23 years of service. Following retirement, he worked in the oil field and became a licensed heavy equipment operator. Albert cleared his land in East Texas and raised chickens and cattle on his farm with his family. He loved North Jericho Church, where he was involved in its reopening after 24 years. Albert was the last remaining deacon. He loved Pastor Mike Belgard and Connie. Albert enjoyed live music and always surrounded himself with his family and dear friends who were like family - John Oliver, Waylon George, John Watson, late “Runt” Ramsey, and Danny Paul and Sally Windham.

Survivors include:

Wife, Mary Vivian Bailey McGee

Daughter, Tamara “Tammy” Alicia McGee Anderson

Son, Albert Carlisle “Chip” McGee III

Grandson, Mark Shannon Anderson and fiance, Casey Davis

Brother, Jimmie C. McGee

Sister, Nancy Malek

Special friends, Robin Fulsom Andrews and Melanie Scott.

Preceded in death by parents, Lura McClelland and Albert Carlisle McGee Sr.; brother, J.D. McGee; and sisters, Ellie Curtis and Elsia Wilson.

A special thanks to Tammy Jacobs, Mike Belgard and Connie, Peggy Johnson, Gueinn Clark, Don Bailey and Doris, Billie Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hart, Rick Murphy and Dianne, and Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver.

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

07/14/2022

Mona Ray Daw Brandt, 81, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, in San Antonio.

Graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with visitation at Watson and Sons Funeral Home at 9am. Tim Perkins will officiate.

Born January 2, 1941, Mona is the daughter of Lorine Blount Daw and Burk Daw. She was master of many tasks – sales, writing, photography, business ownership, restaurant owner, etc. In Shelby County, Mona served as a SCSO Deputy. Hobbies included puzzles, writing, painting, reading her Bible, crafting, and family. A huge SPURS fan, Mona loved watching basketball! She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she served as Associate Pastor and Sunday School Teacher.

Survived by:

Son, John Edward Brandt

Daughter-in-law, Twilla Lynn Brandt

Son, Stephen Anthony Brandt

Grandchildren:
John Matthew Brandt
Ashley Nicole Whitehead
Christina Rene Brandt
Charlea Jones

Also, many great-grandchildren

Preceded in death by parents, Lorine Blount Daw and Burk Daw; and brother, Wayford A. Daw.

Pallbearers will be John Brandt, Brandon Whitehead, Stephen Brandt, Christina Brandt, Matt Brandt, and Matthew Brandt. Honorary pallbearer will be Jerry Brandt.

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

07/14/2022

Annie Lee Haley, age 77, transitioned from labor to reward on July 9, 2022. She was born on June 13, 1945 in Shelbyville, Texas to Albert and Myrtle Haley.

Services will be held Friday, July 15, 2022, 11am at Goodwill Baptist Church Pineland, Texas with Rev. Steve Gardner, Eulogist. Due to Covid-19, masks are required during visitation and funeral services. All safety procedures are strictly enforced.

In 1960 she met and married Mr. Murnest C. Freeney of Rusk, Texas. This union brought forth (5) five children: Burnest Lee, Margaret, Earnest, Edwin, and Patrick.

She moved from Texas to Oakland, California in 1968, where she studied at Laney College, and later graduated from Barbeon Modeling School in San Francisco, California.

In Oakland, California Annie was an active member of Humanity Missionary Baptist Church. After she moved back to Pineland, Texas, she joined Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Sister, Cecile Spikes

Brothers:
James Haley
Willie Haley
Orvis Gardner
Stevie Gardner
Charles Haley

Daughter, Margaret Freeney

Sons:
Earnest Freeney
Edwin Freeney
Patrick Freeney Mignon

12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Myrtle Haley; brother, Elzie Haley; son, Burnest Lee Freeney. 

Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home.

07/12/2022

Jan Permenter, 69, of Center, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Tenaha Church of Christ with interment at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born December 22, 1952, Jan is the daughter of Laverne Clark and Winston B. Fields. She worked as a speech pathologist and was a member of Tenaha Church of Christ.

Survived by:

Husband, Jim Permenter of Center

Nieces:
Hannah Fields Lee and Mark of Nacogdoches
Whitney Koltonski and Chris of Center

Nephew, Alpha Fields of Center

Great-nephews:
Stephen
John
Andrew
Caleb

Great-niece, Lila

Mother-in-law, Betty Permenter of Center

Sister-in-law, Suzanne Richards and Rex of Center

Preceded in death by parents, Laverne Clark and Winston B. Fields; brother, Gene Fields; sister-in-law, Cathy Fields; uncle, Dub Clark; aunt, Billie Clark; and brothers-in-law, Jerry and Mike Permenter.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, www.stjude.org

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

07/08/2022

Rita Marie Albrecht Simpson Nesbitt, 85, of Center, Texas, passed away on July 3, 2022, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on July 8, 1936, in Newald, Forest County, Wisconsin, to the late Edward W. Albrecht Sr. and Ann Ida Vallard Albrecht.  

Rita calls the Seattle, Washington area hometown. She graduated from Lake Washington High School, Kirkland, Washington in 1954.  She enlisted in the US Air force in 1954, at Seattle, serving in the dental service and attaining rank of A/1C (sergeant) at Lackland AFB, San Antonio. She married Melvin Simpson in 1955 and divorced in 1975.

Her subsequent employment consisted of Boeing Airplane Company, Seattle, as a Research and Development librarian during the BOMARC missile development, which was the beginning of the NASA Space Program; employed at Corpus Christi Army Depot as military travel and passport agent, and technical writer; Corpus Christi Police Department as secretary; Flour Bluff ISD as librarian’s assistant.  When possible, she attended colleges in Waco, Lake Charles, and Corpus Christi.

She married. In 1989, the Nesbitts moved from Corpus Christi to Trinity, where she became active in many civic affairs, such as Friends of the Library, Community Fair, Historical Society, Garden Club, Huntsville Raven’s Quill Writer’s Group, Trinity Writer’s Critique Group; and a Charter founding member of Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. In 1995 she was ordained a Presbyterian Lay-Minister and served as supply preacher to Presbyterian churches in Trinity, Livingston, Crockett, Tomball, and Alabama-Coushatta Indian Church. She has led a number of non-denominational Bible Studies in her home. She was a member of many local churches, and was well known for refusal to compromise on teachings that did not measure up to the Scripture. She was a Fourth Day member of Houston North Emmaus Community’s Walk to Emmaus. 

Her hobbies included photography, home decorating, designing, and sewing her own clothes until her right hand became partially paralyzed. Reading, studying Bible history and Bible archeology, and writing Christian fiction about the Civil War era were her latest interests.

She felt her greatest disappointment in her private life was giving up a dream of commercial piloting because of her petite stature, not to mention her “Dysfunctional” depth perception. “Knowing where to find the ground is somewhat important in landing,” she would laughingly explain. But her discovery late in life of her creative writing talent made up for it. She felt her greatest joy was using her talents and gifts to serve her Lord Jesus Christ. She often said her high point in life was preaching and teaching Bible Studies. There were few people she did not like and had many friends in all races and walks of life.  She said her love and compassion came from having first-hand knowledge of prejudice because of her Native American Indian blood in an area of Wisconsin where prejudice, anti-Semitism and Nazism ran high.  She was taught early in life not to mention her Pottawatomie and Jewish relatives, but she was proud of them, and always hope to track them down.

Rita is survived by: 
Her son, Aubrey Lee Simpson and wife Eva Dianne of Center

Granddaughter, Katheryn Scott of Leakey

Four great-grandchildren 

Brother, Edward Albrecht of Lynden, Washington

Sister, Judith Warren and son Taylor of Twin Falls, Idaho

Aunt, Louise Vallard of Mountain Home, Idaho

Stepsons: 
Stephen Nesbitt of Clear Lake
David Nesbitt of Corpus Christi

She is preceded in death by her husband, William W. Nesbitt; son, William Basset Simpson; mother, Ann Ida Vallard Albrecht; father, Edward W. Albrecht, Sr.; sister, Ida Louise Albrecht.

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

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

07/07/2022

Elsie Lee McDaniel, 88, of Center, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2022, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on August 31, 1933, in Center, Texas, to the late Charles Edward Clark and Ida Vera Sanford Clark.

Graveside service will be held at Sardis Cemetery, FM 414, Center, Texas, on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 10am with Bro. Chuck Horton and Bro. Rocky Otwell officiating.

Elsie Lee Clark McDaniel was born and raised in Shelby County. She attended Sardis School. She married the love of her life, Sam Austin McDaniel December 19, 1953. They raised two wonderful sons, Darrell and Vance. Sam and Elsie spent over 20 wonderful years together before his passing in 1976. Elsie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved the Lord and was a lifelong devoted member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. She had a servant’s heart. Elsie made sure everyone was taken care of. She loved her children, grandchildren, and family very much. She enjoyed cooking, and spending time outdoors gardening. Although she has left this earth she will forever be in our hearts.

Survived by:

Son, Darrell McDaniel and wife Kelly

Grandchildren:
Katy Gray and husband Chadd
Cole McDaniel
Sterling Mason and husband Adam

Great-grandchildren:
Cooper Gray
Kaleb Gray

Numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.

Elsie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Sam Austin McDaniel; parents, Charles and Ida Clark; and son, Vance Bradley McDaniel.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.