KAMISHA LAQUETTE LADEAN JACKSON-BLUFORD
Kamisha Laquette Ladean Jackson-Bluford, 39, died November 4, 2024, at UT Health Memorial in Tyler, Texas.  She was born Wednesday, February 20, 1985 in Center, Texas to Debra Ann Sexton, Melvin Jones, Kenneth Randle, and Teresa Jackson.  She was preceded in death by, Mother, Debra Ann Sexton.  Survivors include, Husband, Patrick Bluford of San Augustine; Children, KeyAsia Jackson, KeyDarious Bluford, TyPatrick Bluford (Shayla), Jasten Bluford, Christian Miller; Parents, Teresa Jackson, of San Augustine, Kenneth “Buckey” Randle (Mama Carla) of Pineland, Melvin Jones, of San Augustine; Father and Mother-in-law, William and Rachel Bluford of San Augustine; Siblings, Kenyatta Hunter (Craig) of Jasper, Kennth “KP” Jackson (Dika) of Rosharon,Michael Randle (Raishaun) of San Augustine, Oliver Randle (Jameskia) of Pineland, Nicholas Randle (Luthandrea) of Pineland, Antowne Smith (Chiscynthia) of San Augustine, LaToya Miller (Kendrick) of San Augustine, LaTorshia Sigler of Houston; Brother-in-law, Carlton Bluford of San Augustine; Sister-in-law, Stacey Childress (Sam) of Lufkin.
Services entrusted to her Family of Professionals: Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961. (936) 564-4351.

LARRY E. McDONALD
Larry E. McDonald, 68, of Center, Texas, died November 8, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on November 19, 1955, in Houston, Texas, to Nolan McDonald and Virginia (Parker) McDonald.  He graduated from Shelbyville High School Class of 1974. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Jimmy and Betty Faye Bailey.  Survivors include, Wife, Larenda Bailey McDonald; Children, Casey Lovell and husband Bradley, Lindsey Snell and husband Stephen, Jason McDonald and wife Lyndy; Brother, Gary McDonald and wife, Angela; Sister, Tammy Steptoe and husband, Bruce; Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rhonda and Wesley Warr, Renea and Jesse Rich, Inette and Dave O’Neal, Marla and Russell Coy.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

EVIE LILLIAN HOLLOWAY
Evie Lillian Holloway, 91, of Center, Texas, died November 8, 2024, in Center, Texas.  Interment was in Old Salem Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born January 25, 1933, in San Augustine, Texas, to Thomas Jefferson and Alpha (Warr) Baggett.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Roy Holloway; Son, Robert Holloway; Parents; Daughter-in-law, Angela “Cozy” Holloway; Brothers, Levi Baggett and wife Billie, Rufus Baggett and wife Rosie; Sister, Nancy Ellen Baggett Spann, and an infant sister.  Survivors include, Sons, James Holloway and wife Sharon, Kirk Holloway; Daughter, Rebecca Holloway Emanis and husband Charlie; Daughter-in-law, Ronda Holloway; Brother, Bobby James Baggett and wife Judy.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

MICHELLE ISSAC
Michelle Isaac, 47, of Center, died November 4, 2024, in Center. Funeral service is at 1pm Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Center.

LEONARD EARL OSBY
Leonard Earl Osby, 72, of Center, died November 8, 2024, in Houston, Texas.  Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born January 20, 1952 to the late Charlie and Lizzie Dodd Osby.  He was preceded in death by, Siblings, (brothers) Johnny Paul Osby, Kenneth Ray Osby, and Alaric Dewayne Osby.  Survivors include, Daughter, Linda Michelle McCowan; Son, Charlie McCowan; Brothers, Larry Osby (Patricia), Michael Osby (Shaletra); Sisters, Debra Duncan (Curtis), Arlinda Osby, Veronice Jackson.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

T. C. HIGHTOWER, JR.
T.C. Hightower, Jr., 60 of Center, died November 4, 2024 in Shelbyville, Texas. He was born January 5, 1964 to Parents, Evelyn and T.C. Hightower, Sr.  Survivors include, Son, Timothy Polley; Sisters and Brothers, Lonnie (Centia Hightower), Carol Thomas, Frances Moore, Kathy Cartwright, Dorothy A. (Oneal Bailey), Dorothy J. Hightower.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

HELEN VIRGINIA “GINNY” BLOUNT
Helen Virginia “Ginny” Blount, 64, of Joaquin, Texas, died November 16, 2024, in Joaquin, Texas.  Interment was in Willow Grove Cemetery.  She was born on July 26, 1960, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  She was preceded in death by, Daughter, Alaina Claire Blount; Father, Robert Hooper; Parents, John B. Timmons and Joyce Timmons; Father and Mother-in law, Eugene Blount and Bernice Elizabeth Blount; Sister, Mary Elizabeth Quayhagen.  Survivors include, Husband, Ricky Blount; Children, Camille Elizabeth Stanfield and husband Scott, Lewis Basil Blount and wife Bryn.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

MYRTIS MARIE GARDNER MCCLELLAND
Myrtis Marie Gardner McClelland , 79, of Center, Texas, died November 12, 2024, at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas.  Interment was in St. Johns Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born to the late Maurice Gardner and Mary Ella Allen Gardner in Center, Texas on December 20, 1944.  She graduated from C. H. Daniels High in 1962.  She was co-owner of the historic Hicks Mortuary LLC.  Survivors include, Children, C. Anthony McClelland, Kristi Rachelle McClelland; Brothers, Rev. Billy E. (Margie) Gardner of Lufkin, Thomas A. Gardner of Houston, Jerry (Cheryl) of Ft. Worth, Frederick E. Gardner (Stella) of Center; Sister, Ester M. Singleton of Longview, Texas.
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

JERRY PICKENS
Jerry Pickens, 62, died November 13, 2024, in Thomasville, Georgia. Interment was in Roberts Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas.   He was born May 2, 1962 in Hope, Arkansas.

DONNIE GENEVA MILLS GRAVES
Donnie Geneva Mills Graves, 94, of Center, Texas, died November 17, 2024, in Center, Texas.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born on December 14, 1929, in Center, Texas, to Lennox Ray Mills and Verna (Wilson) Mills.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Fairy Graves; Daughter, Vickie Patricia Orsak; Brothers, James Ray Mills, Carroll Dale Mills; Sister, Juanita Spears.  Survivors include, Son, Michael Graves.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

HAZEL BEASLEY
Hazel Beasley, 92, of Center, died November 15, 2024, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born January 2, 1932 to Mary Ann McGee Edison and William I. Edison.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, John Russell Shuff; Son, William Wayne Shuff.  Survivors include, Son, John Russell Shuff and wife, Sandy; Sisters, Alare Currie, Fay Eddins, Margaret Bay, Billie Dawson.
Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Texas.

JOHNNYE BETH KRAMER
Johnnye Beth Kramer, 93, died November 17, 2024.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born May 7, 1931, in Center, Texas. A memorial celebration of life is planned for December 27, 2024, at First Methodist Church in Center at 2pm.