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AARON ROBINSON, SR. Aaron Robinson Sr., 69, of Las Cruz, New Mexico died December 26, 2018 in Las Cruz New Mexico. Interment was in Northwest Louisiana Veteran Cemetery. He was born on June 5, 1949. Survivors include, Children, Rufus Robinson (Kami) of Tacoma, Washington, Aaron Robinson Jr. (Rochelle) of Center, Texas, Tashana Robinson of Dallas, Texas, Tarhonda Williams (Robert) of Logansport, Louisiana, Ingrid Reed (Antonia) of Shreveport, Louisiana, Cory Robinson of Shreveport, Louisiana; Siblings, James Robinson (Veronica) of Houston, Texas, Valarie Williams of Logansport, Louisiana, Venita Colbert of Logansport, Louisiana, Avery Carl Robinson of Gloster, Louisiana, Ronnie Keith Robinson (Terrie) of Shreveport, Louisiana, Delwin Russell (Rufus) of Logansport, Louisiana, Delton Robinson of Alexandria, Merle Robinson of Nashville, Arkansas. Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas |
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JOHNNIE EVELYN SANFORD Johnnie Evelyn Sanford, 83, of Center, died January 4, 2019 in Center. Interment was in Union Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born July 13, 1935, in Shelbyville, to William Henry (Willie) Clark and Annie Love Enmon Clark. She graduated from Shelbyville High School. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Danny Crowley; Son-in-law, Larry Bubba Byrnes; Brothers, Maxie Clark, Derwood Clark, Burk Clark. Survivors include, Children, Jo Ann Dodson & husband JD, Charles Crowley, Mary Byrnes, Jo Beth Kimbro & husband Tom, Dennis Crowley & wife Staci. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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THOMAS DANIEL FRANKS Thomas Daniel Franks, 86, of Nacogdoches, Texas, died December 31, 2018 in Tyler, Texas. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. He was born January 29, 1932 in Stockman, Shelby County, Texas to Bernard D. and Anna Belle Ramsey Franks. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Thomas Daniel Franks, Jr. He graduated from Timpson High School in 1948. Survivors include, Wife, Dorothy Smith Franks; Son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Ginger Franks of Woden; Daughter and son-in-law, Luanna and Jerry Adams of Houston; Son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Carolyn Franks of Hudson; Daughter and son-in-law Rhonda and Jay Richardson of Nacogdoches; Sister, Lurlene Franks Boyett of Stockman, Texas; Brother and sister-in-law, Truman and Cathie Franks of Selma. He began his lifelong career in education with the Brazosport ISD where he was an elementary teacher and assistant principal from 1951-56. After earning a masters’ degree in Education from the University of Houston in 1956, he taught at Westminster College and Bible Institute in Tehuacana, Texas from 1956-58. He pursued a Doctor of Education degree from Indiana University at Bloomington during 1958-61, while also teaching at Fairview Elementary in Bloomington from 1959-1961. Following a teaching appointment at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater during 1961-63, he completed his doctorate from Indiana University and joined the Elementary Education faculty at his alma mater, SFASU. Dr. Franks became Chair of the Department in 1965, Associate Dean of Education in 1990, and Dean of Education in 1992. He retired in August 2000. Among the numerous contributions made during his career, Dr. Franks took great pride in his part to bring a doctoral program in educational leadership to SFA; the establishment of the SFA/NISD Charter School; the expansion of the SFA Early Childhood Laboratory; and the passage of the bond issue that resulted in the construction of the present Nacogdoches High School. |
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MARTHA ANN MANASCO Martha Ann Manasco, 71, of Timpson, died January 6, 2019, in Timpson, Texas. She was born July 10, 1947, in Paxton Community, Shelby County, Texas to Andrew Ollis Sholar and Ethel Lee Lewis Munn. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Roy Hershal Manasco; Brother, Robert Sholar. Survivors include, Children, Patricia Manasco, Cynthia Short & husband James Henry Short Jr., Roy Hershal Manasco Jr.; Brothers, Andrew Ollis Sholar Jr. & wife Jenny, John Edward Sholar, Richard Wayne Sholar & wife Scottie; Sister, Laura Lynn Rushing & husband Bill; Sister-in-law, Mae Sholar. Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas. |
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WANDA JEAN SMITH Wanda Jean Smith, 91, of Center, Texas, died January 8, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born on July 23, 1927 in Maud, Texas to Travis Banks and Iva Lewis Banks. She served Shelby County as County Auditor for 28 years. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Ernest Smith; Infant brother, Emanual Banks. Survivors include, Son: Lynn Smith & wife, Sherry of Nacogdoches. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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MARIA PEREZ JAIMES Maria Perez Jaimes, 56, of Center, died January 5, 2019, in New Mexico. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born April 3, 1962, in Coroneo, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Maria Concepcion Perez Saavedra and Cesario Perez Cano. She was preceded in death by mother, Maria Concepcion Perez Saavedra. Survivors include, Husband, Florencio Jaimes of Center; Daughters, Selena Jaimes of Center, Esmerelda Jaimes of Center; Father, Cesario Perez Cano of Mexico; Brothers and sisters, Fausto Perez Saavedra of Mexico, Francisco Perez Saavedra of Mexico, Josefina Perez Saavedra of Mexico, Juan Perez Saavedra of Mexico, Claudia Perez Saavedra of Mexico, Cerano Perez Saavedra of Mexico, Jesus Perez Saavedra of Mexico, Atilano Perez Saavedra of Mexico, Concepcion Perez Saavedra of Mexico; Stepchildren, Marquez Taylor Jaimes of Globster, Louisiana, Keshia Taylor Jaimes of Globster, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by mother, Maria Concepcion Perez Saavedra. Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com |
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JO ETHEL GARRETT Jo Ethel Garrett, 76, of the East Liberty Community, died January 6, 2019 in Lufkin, Texas. Interment will be in Thompson Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on March 22, 1942. Survivors include, Sons, Gregory Garrett Sr. (Lisa) of Waco, Texas, Donald Garrett Sr. (Angela) of Mansfield, Texas; Daughters, Tammy Marshall (Brian) of Beaumont, Texas, Tracy Chancey (Larry) of Nacogdoches, Texas; Sisters, Linnie Millie (Frank) of Palm Springs California, Joyce Smith of Longview, Texas, Jimmie Johnson of Palm Springs, California, Billie Pollard (John) of Marshall, Texas. Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas |
| RHONDA SIBLEY HUDSPETH Rhonda Sibley Hudspeth, 55, of Center, died January 4, 2019, at Christus Highland Medical Clinic. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Stanley, Louisiana. She was born May 25, 1963, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to James Benton Sibley and Susan Bland Sibley.. She was preceded in death by her father, James Benton Sibley, Sr. Survivors include, Husband, Ryan Glenn Hudspeth of Center, Texas; Daughters, Shelby Wheeler & husband, Nic of Center, Texas, Darby Hudspeth of Center, Texas, Rylee Hudspeth of Center, Texas; Mother, Susan Bland Sibley of Stanley, Louisiana; Brother, James Benton Sibley Jr. & wife Jessie of Dubach, Louisiana; Sisters, Jackie Sevulvado & husband Dago of Joaquin, Texas, Penny Shepard of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Anita Dockens & husband Kevin of Center, Texas, Billie Jo Timmons & husband Eugene of Longstreet, Louisiana; Father and mother-in-law, Jessie and Sandy Hudspeth of Center, Texas; Brother-in-law, Robbie Hudspeth & wife Sheri of Milam, Texas; Sisters-in-law, Jessica Cordray & husband Glenn of Center, Texas, Starla Hall & husband Dale of Center, Texas, Ona Hudspeth of Center, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| GEORGE BURNS George Burns, 89, of Tenaha, died January 4, 2019, in Center. Interment was in Morgan Mill Cemetery, Morgan Mill, Texas. He was born August 4, 1929, in Graham, to Earl Burns Sr. and Rena Ragland Burns. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, El Burns, Jr. Walter Burns, Robert Burns. Survivors include, Wife, Geneva Burns; Daughter, Paula Askew; Sister-in-law, Verbie Burns. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| JERRY GLYNN LYNCH Jerry Glynn Lynch, 66, of Shelbyville, died January 4, 2019, in Center. Interment was in Mt. Herman Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born January 13, 1952, in Center, to S. J. Lynch and Callye Vaughn Lynch. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Diann Lynch; Father-in-law, James “Jim” Livingston. Survivors include, Wife, Donna Lynch of Shelbyville; Sons, Jeremy Lynch & wife Ashley of San Augustine, Ryan Lynch & wife Eryn of Austin; Sisters, Doris Broussard & husband Darrell of Houston, Carolyn Grimes & husband Bobby of Clear Lake; Brother, O. B. “Pete” Lynch & wife Kathy of Pearland; Mother-in-law, Adell Livingston of Center; Brothers-in-law, James Livingston & wife Catherine of Center, Richard Livingston & wife Dianne of Center, Chuck Livingston & wife Heather of Lufkin; Sister-in-law, Debbie Samford of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| WILLIE EVERETT WINDHAM Willie Everett “Snuffy” Windham, 93, of Center, died January 6, 2019, in Center. Interment will be in Reynolds Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born July 22, 1925, in Shelby County, to Thomas Windham and Ardie Risinger Windham. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, where he saw action in the South West Pacific Theatre. He was preceded in death by, Paarents; Wife, Jennie Marie Reynolds Windham; Sons, Michael Windham, Randy Windham; Brothers, Dan Windham, Elvin Windham, Jack Windham, Tom Windham. Survivors include, Children, Kay Lawson & husband Garry of Center, Donald Everett Windham & wife Sherree of Dayton; Sisters, Margie Weaver of Nacogdoches, Bobbie Sue Nichols & husband John Henry of Center; Brothers, Max Windham of Shelbyville, Leon Windham & wife Cathy of Timpson. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| STEVE FRANKS Steve Franks, 47, of Timpson, died January 6, 2019, in Panola County. Interment will be in Elderville Cemetery, Lakeport. He was born January 31, 1971, in Lamar County, to Travis Wayne Franks and Shirley Lee Carrell Franks. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife: Barbara Franks of Timpson; Children, Stephen Douglas Franks & wife Brittnee of Spring, Katrina Yvonne Franks of LaPorte, Michael Anthony Franks of LaPorte, Chelsey Nicole Franks of Timpson, Mackenzie Smith Franks of Timpson, Kylie Smith Franks of Timpson, Kaleb Cole Smith Franks of Timpson; Stepchildren, Megan Jackson & husband C. J. of Hallsville, Tyler Jackson of Timpson; Brothers and sisters, Ronnie and Vickie Franks, Connie Frugia, John and Mary Franks, Lynette and Rodney Durbin, Teresa and Earl Graham, Claude and Reina Franks, Tim and Melissa Franks. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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