Shelby County Today

08/31/2021

Asie B. Goodwin, 72 of Tenaha, passed away Sunday night, August 29, 2021 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Graveside service is at 1pm Wednesday, September 1 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Center, Texas. Interment is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Pastor Pettis officiating.

He is survived by:

Wife, Joy Faye Goodwin of Tenaha

Daughters:
Lazandra (Cecil) Matlock of Carthage
Sharee Goodwin of Tenaha
Valerie Brooks of Tenaha
Jacqueline Horn of Tenaha
Shirley Watts of Houston
Tracy Horton of Tenaha
Caroline Horton of Tenaha
Cassandra Horton of Tenaha

Sons:
Derrick Brooks of Mansfield
Deon Horton of Tenaha

Host of Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, and Great-great-grandchildren

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center.

08/30/2021

Debbie Opry Hudspeth, 63, of Center, passed away August 29, 2021, at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County.

Born December 21, 1957, Debbie is the daughter of Jaqueline and William Roy Opry. She was a secretary for Key Energy and a homemaker before becoming disabled. Her hobbies were hunting and fishing, but most especially spending time with and spoiling her grandkids. She will be missed by friends and family. Debbie was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by:

Husband, Frank A. Hudspeth

Brother, Gary Opry

Sister, Vicky Campbell

7 children and 20 grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, Jaqueline and William Roy Opry; and sister, Peggy Lang.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Hudspeth, Yancy Hudspeth, Dylan Hudspeth, Henry Hudspeth, Brooke Nicholls, and Heath McClelland.

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

08/30/2021

Robert Stalcup, 71, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, in Joaquin.  He was born October 18, 1949, in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Private family service will be held at a later date.

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

08/29/2021

Tammy Tatum was embraced in the arms of Jesus and loved ones on August 26th, 2021.

Graveside service will be at 10am on Monday, August 30, 2021, at Holly Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Garrison Funeral Home.

She was born on May 13th, 1959, to Charles and Irene Lee and shortly after became a big sister to Jeff and Charlie.

Tammy moved to Garrison with her family around the age of 15 where she graduated high school in 1977.

Tammy became a mother to her beloved daughter Nikki on February 2nd, 1978. She mastered the roll of mom which was her favorite title until her grandson Cade came along. ‘MiMi’ quickly became her passion. She loved traveling to Cade’s baseball games and attending his school events. She loved to travel. Her most recent trip was to the Guadalupe River with her best friend, Danelle.

She moved to Longview/Hallsville area in 1996 to be closer to her dad.  She flourished in this community.  She enjoyed community outreach programs, pedicures, family dinners and mother-daughter time with Nikki. She loved the outdoors, fishing, and working in her yard and flower beds.

She loved her family and spending time with brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was very active in her church, Trails End Cowboy Church of Harrison County, and enjoyed playing Mexican train with her church family.
 
We will miss her every day but have peace in knowing she is rejoicing in the arms of Jesus.

Tammy was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lee; mother, Eula Irene Lee; and husband, Jimmy Tatum.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Nikki McFadin and fiancé, Duke Campbell

Grandson, Cade Molidor

Brothers:
Jeff Lee and girlfriend, Tess
Charlie Lee and girlfriend, Kristi

Brothers-in-law:
Gene Tatum and wife, Pam
Johnny Tatum
Tommy Tatum and wife, Dina

Sister-in-law, Sandy Ward and husband, Dwayne

Special friend “Sister”, Danelle Davis and husband, Steve

Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

08/27/2021

Virgel E. Horn, Jr. (known to close family as Puggin) passed peacefully from this earth into the hands of the Lord on Thursday, August 26, 2021, in Center, Texas, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 30, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Graveside service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Rest Haven in Rockwall.

Virgel was born October 26, 1942, in Center, Texas, to parents, Virgel E. Horn Sr. and Mildred M. (Andrews) Horn. He was raised on a farm in Nacogdoches County near the community of Melrose. He attended Melrose Elementary school and graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1961. He attended SFASU on a scholarship and graduated in 1965 with majors in physics and math. From there, he went to graduate school at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, graduating in 1967 with a degree in Instrumental Science. (This was during the Vietnam War.) He joined the Air Force in 1967, going to OCS at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, becoming an Air Force intelligence officer specializing in battlefield intelligence. He spent the next 30 years on active and reserve duty, serving during Vietnam and Desert Storm, retiring in 1997 as Lt. Col.

After active duty, Virgel attended the University of Texas at Dallas, getting a Master’s degree in computer science. He became a software engineer, working approximately 35 years with Texas Instruments, E Systems, and Raytheon. Virgel had a top secret military clearance working on top secret military defense contracts.

In 1978, Virgel met and married the love of his life, Cheryl E. Wesson. The marriage produced one child, a son by the name of Jeffrey. Cheryl and Jeff both preceded Virgel in death. He enjoyed traveling and camping with his wife and son and also loved anything church related. Virgel was a member of New World United Methodist Church in Garland.

Virgel is survived by:

Sisters:
Lamerl Yancey of Tyler, Texas
Linda Borders and husband Fred of Center, Texas

Brothers:
Edward L. Horn and wife Wanda of Blackjack Community
Ronnie Horn of Center

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Horn; son, Jeffery Horn; parents, Virgel E. Horn Sr. and Mildred M. Andrews Horn; and brothers, Harvey Horn and James Horn.

In lieu of flowers, family would prefer donations made to a cancer treatment facility of their choice, to Habitat for Humanity, his church, or a charity of choice.

Virgel was best remembered by his cousin as being “brilliant and kind”.

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

08/26/2021

Laurie Michelle Schriewer, 51, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Nacogdoches.

Per her wishes, she will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Born October 28, 1969, in San Antonio, she is the daughter of Woodrow J. Schriewer and Rebecca McCord Schriewer. Her hobbies included cross stitching and arts and crafts. Spending time with her kids and taking care of her family was the most important thing to her. She was a member of Saint Marks United Methodist Church.

She is survived by:

Son, Dustin Schriewer of Center

Daughter, Sydney Paige Schriewer of Center

Dad, Woodrow Schriewer of Tyler

Sister, Chris S. Holladay of Magnolia

Niece, Bailee Holladay of Magnolia

Aunt, Rethia Baum (Rudy) of Houston

Cousin, Nicole Baum of Houston

Preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca M. Schriewer; and grandma, Nell W. Logan.

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

08/24/2021

Billy Rayford Williams, 77, of Center, died Monday, August 23, 2021 in Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Graveside services will be held Friday, August 27, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Sardis Cemetery with Rev. Luke Holmes officiating.

Mr. Williams was born June 20, 1944 in Shelby County, Texas to Rayford (Jake) Williams and Zera Opal Waldon Williams. Williams was a resident of Shelby County.

Following his graduation as Salutatorian from Center High School in 1962, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from Stephen F. Austin State University. He then went on to pursue his graduate work in History at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University. Later, he earned his Master of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX, after which he furthered his education at Baylor University.

Mr. Williams returned to Shelby County where he pastored local Baptist churches. For his family, he compiled genealogical histories, wrote humorous anecdotal accounts, narratives, and poetry, and he appreciated God’s creations such as the call of a whippoorwill or a hoot owl and the companionship of a faithful dog.

Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his parents, Rayford (Jake) Williams and Zera Opal Waldon Williams Brown, as well as his step-father, Jesse Waymon Brown.

He is survived by:

Sister, Judy Williams Winger of Lufkin, Texas

Brothers, Rev. Charles Ronny Williams and wife, Betty, of Whitehouse
Danny Joe Brown and wife, Darlene, of Center
Larry Steve Williams and wife, Janice, of Tenaha
Jimmy Dale Williams and wife, Connie, of Van Alstyne
John Waymon Brown and wife, Mary Elizabeth, of The Woodlands

He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

The family will welcome friends prior to and following the graveside service at the Sardis Cemetery on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sardis Cemetery Fund, 6034 FM 414, Center, TX 75935.

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

08/24/2021

Peggy Lorraine Permenter Parker, 77, passed away August 16, 2021.

Funeral will be a graveside service at Holly Springs Cemetery in Shelbyville, TX on Friday, August 27th at 2pm.

Born at home in “Possum Trot”, Shelbyville, Texas on November 20, 1943, she was the daughter of Eldredge Ramsey Permenter and Mildred Lorene Permenter. Peggy worked in finance for many years and later with an investigative skip trace company that she truly enjoyed and she was very good at her job. She made a lot of lifelong friends along the way.

She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1961 and later went to Nacogdoches Business College. Peggy was a member of Central Baptist Church for many years.

She loved creating beautiful cross-stitch masterpieces and crocheting doilies and she was so good at it. We have many beautiful lasting samples of her handiwork to last us forever. She also was a talented cake decorator and a seamstress.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Eldredge Ramsey Permenter and, Mother, Mildred Lorene Permenter; her brother, Reverend C. W. “Calvin” Permenter; and infant sister, Jimmie Permenter.

She leaves behind:

Beloved Son, Danny Parker of Nacogdoches

Older loving Sister, Barbara “Bobbie” Lout of Pittsburg, TX

Nieces:
Jimmie Taylor of Pittsburg, TX
Cathy Swearingen of Bridge City, TX
Paula Duggan and husband Billy of Pittsburg, TX
Angie Edwards and husband Mike of Mt. Pleasant, TX
Debbie Johns and husband Larry of Rowlett, TX

Grandson, Jacob “Jake” Parker of Trinidad, CO

Great-Granddaughter, Willow Parker of Paige, TX

Many great-nieces and great-nephews including Chelsea Jennings and husband Shaun of Bridge City, TX.

She leaves behind a number too high to count of loving cousins that all loved her like a sister.

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

08/24/2021

Jerry Bob Nix, 80, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on May 28, 1941 in Long Branch, Texas, to the late Chester and Gladys (Chaney) Nix. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Shiloh Cemetery in Mt. Enterprise, Texas.

Jerry graduated high school in 1959 from Mt. Enterprise. He married Linda Kay Tyer of Timpson in 1962. After graduating high school, he attended Stephen F. Austin where he majored in accounting and received his BBA in 1964. Jerry was owner/partner of a CPA firm in Lufkin for several years before moving to Waco to attend Baylor Law School. After graduating law school in 1972, he moved to Dallas to practice law. He worked in Dallas into the late 70s before he and Kay decided to move to Timpson to help manage her parent’s lumber business. After he became owner and operator at Nix Forest Industries, Inc., the sawmill prospered even more under his guidance.

When he wasn’t working, Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and brothers. He avidly collected antique cars; and enjoyed playing golf at Center County Club. He also owned and raised thoroughbred horses which raced at various tracks in Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana for many years. Jerry had a quick wit and a big heart which was often put on display when people were around him. Additionally, he generously contributed to many organizations and individuals along the way and has truly left this world a better place.

Jerry is survived by:

Wife, Kay Nix

Sons:
Milt and wife Terrie
Jim and wife Karen

Grandson, Marcus and wife Ashley

Granddaughters: Macy, Harper, Ellery, Tatum and Leah Kate Nix

Great-grandchildren: Sawyer and Annabel Nix

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Gladys Nix; by his brothers CL, Charles, Lelan, Michael and David Paul Nix and by his sister Catherine Nix.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.