SHELBY COUNTY NEWS

         
Week Ending November 20, 2025   

 

 

 

 

LARRY E. JONES
Larry E. Jones, 65, of Milam, Texas, died November 11, 2025, at his residence.  He was born June 22, 1960, in Houston, Texas, to Eiland and Estelle (Reynolds) Jones and had been a longtime resident of Sabine and Shelby Counties.  He was preceded in death by his Parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Judy A. Jones of Milam, Texas; Sons, Larry Hollie and wife Kallie of Starks, Louisiana, Robert Gore of Milam, Texas; Brother, Larry Dale Jones.
Visit www.wymanrobertsfh.com for memories and condolences. Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.

 

 

 

 

FELIX WAYNE STOKES
Felix Wayne Stokes, 68, of Timpson, died November 10, 2025, in Garrison.  He was  born February 13, 1957, in Pasadena, to Felix Audley Stokes and Beverly Ann Wright Stokes.  He was preceded in death by, Mother, Beverly Stokes; Father, Felix Stokes; Wife, Mary Stokes; Brother, Denis Stokes; Daughter, Leslie Langston.  Survivors include, Partner and friend, Belinda McDonald; Sister, Sharon Parks and husband Colin; Daughters, Wendy Hodge and husband Ben, April Caldwell and husband John,
Jessica Lee and husband William Lee, Jr.; Son, Malachi Stokes and wife Savannah; Bonus Daughter, Candice Foster and husband Bobby; Bonus Son, Michael Smith and wife Shiloh.

GEORGE MASSEY SMITH, JR.
George Massey Smith, Jr., 86, of Shelbyville, died November 14, 2025, in Shelbyville.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center.  He was born December 20, 1938, in Center, Texas, to George Massey Smith, Sr. and Ruby Sanders Smith. He was preceded in death by, Son, George Massey, III; Parents; Sisters, Betty Sue Smith, Shirley Reynolds.  Survivors include, Wife, Sarah Smith; Children, Deborah and husband Barry, Earnest Gumienny, Sandra Smith, Robert Christopher Smith.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

GWEN HUGHES
Gwen Hughes, 78, of Center, died November 15, 2025, in Center.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born March 21, 1947, in Shelby County, to Earl Vines Fitzgerald and Louise Goodwyn Fitzgerald.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Ray Fitzgerald.  Survivors include, Husband, William (Bill) Hughes of Center; Brother, Frank Fitzgerald of Center.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

MARTHA PICKENS MAY
Martha Pickens May, 71, of Center, died November 15, 2025, in Tatum, Texas.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born March 24, 1954, in Center, to Homer Leon Pickens, Sr. and Joyce Edge Pickens.  She was preceded in death by, Son, Cody May; Parents; Sister, Carolyn “Sissy” Ratcliff;  Stepfather, Joe Ward Adams.  Survivors include, Husband, Sammy May of Center; Children, Bret Burkhart of Austin, Joey May and wife Jennifer of Tatum; Stepsons, Sammy Howard May, Jr. and wife Michelle of Pearland, Archer Bryan May and wife Marcy of Buda; Brothers and sisters, Travis Quinn and wife Kathy of Clute, Jack Quinn and wife Lawanna of Crockett, Hazel Gamble of Logansport, Louisiana, Judy Conner of Decatur, David Adams of Alto, Jesse Adams and wife Darla of Flint.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

RANDY GLENN HUBBARD, SR.
Randy Glenn Hubbard, Sr., 70, of Center, died November 16, 2025, in Center, Texas. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas.  He was born on October 14, 1955, in Center, Texas to the late Charlie B Hubbard and Marie Oliphant Hubbard.  Survivors include,  Wife,  Gloria Hubbard of San Augustine, Texas; Son, Randy Hubbard, Jr of Houston, Texas; Daughters, DeMeka Hubbard-Dennis (Wilford) of Killeen, Texas, Andria Hubbard of Center, Texas; Sister, Edith Thomas (Walter) of Center, 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.

BARBARA RAGAN
Barbara “Nana” Ragan, 78, of Logansport, Louisiana, died November 20, 2025, in Center.  Interment will be in Willow Grove Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas.  She was born October 4, 1947, in Sulphur Springs, to Marvin Reed and Mary Walker Reed.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Homer McKelvey, Sr.; Husband, Robert Ragan; Son, Jimmy Mac McKelvey.  Survivors include, Children, Melody Branch of Alma, Arkansas, Homer McKelvey, Jr. and wife Rhonda of Timpson, Mollie McFadden of Logansport, Louisiana, Clent McKelvey of Logansport, Louisiana, Nakia and husband Robby Register of Joaquin; Sisters and brothers, Patsy Scaggs of Sulphur Springs, Peggy and husband Larry Hallbrook of Lindale, Jackie Stockton of Logansport, Louisiana, Johny Reed and wife Tonjia of Hughes Springs, Dell and husband David Tomlin of Logansport, Louisiana, Tommy Reed and wife Nancy of Whitehouse.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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