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Week Ending January 09, 2025
 

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WARREN JOHN JACOBSON
Warren John Jacobson, 87, formerly of Bear Creek, PA. died December 13, 2024, after a lengthy illness.  He was the son of Gilbert and Stella Adamitis Jacobson.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Gilbert, Jr., Jake; Sister, Audrey; Wife, Carol Menn Jacobson.  Survivors include, Sisters, Evelyn, Hilda, Martha; Children, Warren, Jr., Debbie Dirlam, Mark.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

SUE PARTIN
Sue Partin, 89, of Center, died January 2, 2025, in Center.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center.  She was born November 9, 1935, in Clarksville, to Benjamin Frank Crawford and Bernice Ford Crawford.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Bear Kat Partin; Parents; Sisters, Jacqueline Campbell, Frankye Simmons; Brothers, B.J. Crawford, Johnny Crawford.  Survivors include, Daughters, Lynnelle Partin  McElroy & Barry Hughes of Nacogdoches, Annette Partin Peters of Center; Brother, Nathan Crawford & wife Lynne of McKinney; Sisters-in-law, Margie Kilpatrick of San Antonio, Fran Partin of Tyler.

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

HUBBARD LYNN HARTT, JR.
Hubbard Lynn Hartt, Jr., 73, of Center, died January 3, 2025, in Denton.  Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson.  He was born March 4, 1951, in Center, to Hubbard Lynn Hartt, Sr. “Sonny Hartt” and Mary Jo “Skeeter” Compton “Hartt”. A native of Timpson, he was a 1969 graduate of Timpson High School.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Nancy Williams, Tammy Dutton; Brother, Glynn Hartt.  Survivors include, Wife, Jeanie Hartt; Children, Chris Hartt & wife Megan of Blue Ridge, Texas, Christina Hodack & husband Steve of Murphy, Texas; Brother, Robert Hartt.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

KENNETH DEAN COOPER
Kenneth Dean Cooper, 92, of Shelbyville, died January 2, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in Wimberly Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born January 19, 1932, in Shenandoah, Iowa, to Elmer Cooper and Nea Andrews Cooper.  He served in the United States Air Force, retiring after twenty-one years of service.   He was preceded in death by, Stepsons, Donnie Fletcher, Ronnie Fletcher; Stepdaughter, Cathy Fletcher.  Survivors include, Wife, Betty Cooper; Daughters, Evelyn Enequist & husband, John of Essexville, Michigan, Carolyn Fulton & husband, Mark of Bonanza, Oregon; Son, William Cooper & wife, Elaine of Orlando, Florida; Stepdaughters, Sarah Boyter of Longview, Brenda Lawson of Spring; Stepson, Carl Fletcher of Houston.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

LUIS V. ROSALES
Luis V. Rosales, 59, of Center, died January 7, 2025, in Lufkin. His wishes were to be cremated.  He was born June 5, 1965, to Leandro Rosales and Galdina Vinaja.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Ignacio Rosales; Sister, Agustina Rosales.  Survivors include, Daughter, Luisa Arriaga & husband Agustine of Center; Brothers and sisters, Carlos Rosales of Texas, Angel Rosales of Texas, Guadalupe Rosales of Mexico, Isidora Rosales of Mexico, Victoria Rosales of Mexico.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

DR. J. WAYNE KYLE
Dr. J. Wayne Kyle, 92, of Carthage, Texas, died January 6, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery.  He was born on October 26, 1932, in the Woods Community of Panola County, Texas to Kit Carson Kyle, Sr. and Berta Elizabeth Hooker Kyle.  He graduated from Carthage High School with the class of 1950.  He was  preceded in death by, Wife, Evelyn Williamson, Siblings, Murph Hooker Kyle, Gwendolyn Blanche Meeks, Kit Carson “K.C.” Kyle, & Grady Stanhope Kyl, Son-in-law, Michael Martin.  Survivors include, Children, Kelly Elizabeth Coker & husband Cheney, Riley Wayne Kyle & wife Stacey, Kit Kyle Martin.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

LOIS BELL O’REAR
Lois Bell O’Rear, 87, of the Dreka Community of Shelby County, died January 7, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment will be in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born December 13, 1937, in Center, to Arthur Willis Bell and Ruby Laura Cain Bell. She finished school at Strong.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Donald O’Rear; Parents; Brothers, James Bell, Charles Bell; Sister, Margaret Kay; Brothers-in-law, Kelly O’Rear, Bennie O’Rear; Sister-in-law, Pat O’Rear.  Survivors include, Daughter, Sheila O’Rear of Shelbyville; Sisters-in-law, Sue Bell of Center, Jean O’Rear of Shelbyville.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

WAYNE TAYLOR
Wayne Taylor, 67, of Joaquin, died January 7, 2025, in Joaquin. Interment will be in Johnson Cemetery, Shelby County.   He was born July 3, 1957.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Linda Taylor; Sons, Wayne Taylor, Jr., Chad Taylor, Johnny Ray Taylor, Michael Dean; Stepdaughter, Wendy Vickers.

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

LEITHER MARIE KEELE CRAWFORD
Leither Marie Keele Crawford, 81, of Center, died January 3, 2025, in Nacogdoches.  Interment will be in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born July 22, 1943, in Nacogdoches, to Arthur Lafayette Keele and Reba Deola Tindol Keele.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Mervil Ray Crawford; Daughter, Pamela Annette Crawford; Parents; Sisters, Ora Mae Watkins, Minnie Ola Amidon; Brothers, Arthur Daniel Keele, Audrey Howard Keele, Randall Lawrence Jones.  Survivors include, Sons,
Raymond Crawford of Nacogdoches, James Crawford & wife Pam of Weatherford; Sisters, Nora Belle Fults of Center, Joyce Ann Tubbs of Palestine.

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

L. C. MOODY
L. C. Moody, 75, of San Augustine, Texas, died January 5, 2025, at CHI St. Luke's Medical Center in San Augustine.  Interment will be in East Liberty Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born May 2, 1949, in Center, Texas, to Mary Lister and the late Roscoe Moody.  He graduated from East Liberty High School. Serving our country in Vietnam, he was a U.S. Army veteran.  He was preceded in death by, Father, Roscoe Moody; Brothers, Roscoe Moody Jr., Willie L. Moody, Vernon J. Moody, Kenneth Ray Moody; Sister, Ethel M. Jenkins.  Survivors include, Wife, Mercy Moody; Mother, Mary Lister; Son, Anthony Moody; Step-children, LaQuita Williams, Joshua Taylor, RaiShaun (Michael) Randle; Sisters, Mary Moody, Lisa Johnson; Brothers, Vernell (Anita) Moody
Vincent Moody, Maurice Moody; Special cousin like a brother, Allen (Jackie) Edwards.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFH.com for memories and condolences. Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.

 

 

ANNA LOUISE LAWSON
Anna Louise Lawson, of Shelbyville, died January 1, 2025, in Shelbyville, Texas. Interment was in Liberty Hill Cemetery, San Augustine.  She was born February 12, 1941, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Arthur Eugene Malley, Sr. and Mamie Stokes Malley. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Elmo Y. Lawson I; Parents; Brothers, Joe Malley, Don Malley, Clifton Malley, Gene Malley.  Survivors include, Son, Elmo Y. Lawson II & wife Carmen of Lufkin; Daughters, Anita Gail Powdrill & husband Rance of Shelbyville, Priscilla Witwer & husband Robert.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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