KEN RAMSEY
Ken Ramsey, 81, of Timpson, died August 2026. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County. Ken was born the son of Roy and Juliea Ann Moore Ramsey. He honorably served with the Air National Guard. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Judy Ramsey; Parents. Survivors include, Son, Stephen Ramsey and wife Michelle, Nathan Ramsey and wife Hannah; Sister, Gena King and husband J.D.; Brother, Glenn Ramsey and wife Janie
BARBARA ANN JACKSON
Barbara Ann Jackson, 85, of Center, Texas, died August 01, 2026, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born December 4, 1940, in Livingston, Texas. Interment was in Peebles Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by, Parents, Earl Wesley Rankin and Agnes (Shirley) Rankin; Husband, Robert “R.E.” Jackson; Sisters, Marie Rankin Damon, Ruby Rankin Kegans, Evon Rankin Ward, Louise Rankin Chalker, Gloria Rankin Albright. Survivors include, Daughter, Dena Jackson Aaron Burrows of Center; Son, R.E. Jackson, Jr. of Katy; Daughter, Carol Jackson Vela Wright (deceased) and Haskell of Cleveland; Daughter, Lois Jackson DeLaPaz, and Alfred "Duke" of Magnolia.
MARY JO SMITH LAMPLEY
Mary Jo Smith Lampley died August 14, 2026, in Benbrook, Texas. Funeral services will be private. She was born in Center to Dude Campbell and Bertha Campbell Collins. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Doug Lampley; Husband, Arthur Smith; Daughter, Tami Dick; Parents, Dude Campbell and Bertha Campbell Collins; Sisters, LaNell Reed, Marie McDonald. Survivors include, Daughters, Jill and husband Bubba Chapman of Benbrook, Robin Smith and Lori Dove of Burleson; Cousins, Connie Morrison of Shelbyville, Gayle Still of Longview, Lou Ann Kizzia of Longview.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent to www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
EUDELINE DICKERSON
Eudeline Dickerson, 82, died August 10, 2026 in Teague, Texas. She was of Nassau Bay, Texas, formerly of Center, Texas. Interment was in Old Salem Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born July 28, 1944, in Colmesneil, Texas, to Joseph Richard Lane and Eula Mae Stringer Lane. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Parents-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. W. E. (Cat) Dickerson; Son, Rev. Donald Alvin (Al) Dickerson; Brother, Perry Gwinn Lane; Sisters, Joyce Lane, Nelda Gail Pena, Jackie Mott & husband Gaylon; Brothers-in-law, Buddy Hooks, Royce Wall. Survivors include, Husband, Vivian Dickerson of Nassau Bay; Sons, Brian Dickerson of Streetman, Charles (Chuck) Dickerson and wife Mary of Nassau Bay; Daughter-in-law, Barbara Dickerson of Greenville, South Carolina; Sisters, Dorothy Jo Hooks, Wildarene Hollingsworth and husband Burvin; Brothers-in-law, Joe Pena, Jerry Dickerson; Sister-in-law, Wanda Wall.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
LINDA SUE PUGH
Linda Sue Pugh, 78, of Joaquin, died August 14, 2026, in Nacogdoches. She was born on August 24, 1947, in Henderson, Texas.
Funeral service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Nacogdoches with Bro. Don Sewell officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00pm.
Services are under the direction of Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.
JOSEPH RANDALL PATE
Joseph Randall Pate, 77, died August 14, 2026. Interment was in Johnson Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas. He was born February 7, 1949, in Center’s Warren Hospital, to Wallace and Bernice Anderson Pate. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Parents-in-law, Ona and William Tinney; Brothers-in-law, Lynn Tinney, Dean Tinney. Survivors include, Wife, Pat; Niece, Ashley Davis, husband Billy, and children.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
BRENDA POWELL
Brenda Powell, 81, of Hallsville, Texas, died August 17, 2026, in Longview, Texas. Interment was in Ramah Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on May 25, 1945, in Shelby County, Texas, to Delbert Joel Koonce and Betty Jane (Sayers) Koonce. Brenda graduated from Tenaha High School with the Class of 1964. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Son-in-law, Ronald Samford. Survivors include, Son, Kenneth Conway and wife Tracy; Daughter, Rhonda Samford; Sister, Janet Woods.