Shelby County News

Week Ending January 13, 2022
 

 

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MEMORIAL DONATIONS GIVEN IN HONOR OF

 
Museum Volunteers
 
 
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Fannie Watson
 
     
James Campbell
Gene Walker
Kathy Metcalf Krog
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Mr. & Mrs. Teddy Hopkins
Mr. & Mrs. Teddy Hopkins
Vickie Martin
     
Jan Akridge
Paul Ross
Billy Clyde Duncan
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OBITUARIES

 

JASON MAURICE FULBRIGHT
Jason Maurice Fulbright, 50, of Center, died January 5, 2022, in Center.  Interment was in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas.  He was born August 17, 1971, in Haywood County, Waynesville, North Carolina, to Danny Coleman Fulbright and Bunita Fulbright.  He was preceded in death by, Grandparents, Maurice and Juanita Trull and Jack Fulbright and Willie Perez; Mother-in-law, Sandra Davis.  Survivors include, Wife, Barbara Simmons Fulbright of Center; Daughters, Destini & Taylor Jones of Springfield, Missouri, Mariah & Devin Dowling of Center, Ashley & Taylor Hudspeth of Center; Mother, Bunita Fulbright Nicolau & Erwin of Clever, Missouri; Brothers, Jeremiah Fulbright of Longview, Texas, Bradford Fulbright of Longview, Texas; Fathers-in-law, Joe Simmons of Springfield, Missouri, Dennis Jennings & wife Patti of Tyler, Texas.

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

JIMMY WAYNE ADAMS
Jimmy Wayne Adams, 73, of Moores Hill, Indiana, died January 6, 2022. He was born July 7, 1948 in Center, Texas, to Robert and Betty Alford Adams.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, ReAnn Adams; Brother, Jay Lynn Adams.  Survivors include, Sons, Jim Wayne (Kim) Adams of Lebanon, Tennessee, Barry (Kelly) Bridges of Aurora, Indiana; Sister, Mary Joy Meadors of Moores Hill, Indiana; Brother, Robert (Marie) Adams of Morehead, Kentucky. 
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LEONARD DARNELL EAVES
Leonard Darnell “L.D.” Eaves, 85, of Center, died January 9, 2022, in Houston.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  He was born January 20, 1936, to Hugh Artist Eaves and Edith Elmira Sigler Eaves.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Melba Lyles Eaves of Center; Daughters, Rhonda Fausett & Glenn of Center, Shelly Hudspeth & Henry of Center; Sisters, Sylvia Snider of Center, Leola Brittain of Arkansas, Gwen Cravey & Billy of Center,
Lisa Bingenheimer & Bill of Center.

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

LARRY CRAWFORD
Larry Crawford, 79, of Timpson, Texas, died January 9, 2022, in Lufkin, Texas.  Interment was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Shelby County.   He was born on January 3, 1943, in Carthage, Texas, to Royce and Joella Hull Crawford.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Pat Crawford; Sons, Christopher Lee Crawford, William Zachary Crawford & wife, Pamela; Brother, John Alan Crawford.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

JOHN RAY SNIDER
John Ray Snider, 72, died January 4, 2022 in Longview, Texas.  He was born April 4, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Elmer and Grace Snider.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Marsha Snider; Son, Shaun Snider & wife, Melissa; Stepson, Craig Borders.

ADA LOUISE ESSERY
Ada Louise Essery, 89, of Timpson, Texas, died January 11, 2022, in Garland, Texas.  Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born on June 13, 1932, in Center, Texas, to George Elzie and Susie Anna Cotton Hendricks.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, B. J. Essery; Daughter, Donna L. McAdams.  Survivors include, Son, David W. Essery & wife, Sherry; Daughter, Diana J. Essery.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

 

HARLON KENNETH VAIL
Harlon Kenneth Vail (also Papa, Poppop, Uncle V), 68, died January 4, 2022, in Denton, Texas.  Interment was in McClelland Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born May 28, 1953, in Center, Texas.  He was preceded in death by, Mother, Sadie Briggie Vail; Father, Jessie Belton Vail; Siblings, Rafael Vail, William Vail, Leonard Vail, Lillie Killen, Jessie Vail, Ellen Burk, Gene Vail.  Survivors include, Wife, Janet; Daughter, Lindsey Weaver & husband Justin; Son, Joshua Vail & wife Jeannie; Sister, Iva Nell King & husband Leonard.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

 

KENNY SMITH
Kenny Smith, 74, of Timpson, died December 20, 2021, in Waco.  Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson.  He was born April 14, 1947, to Marcus and Sarah Mills Smith.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Son, Joseph Steinke & wife Lorrin of Belton.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

AGNES JOHNSON
Agnes Johnson, 80, of Center, Texas, died January 10, 2022, in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Interment was in Rather Cemetery, Shelby County. 

Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 SE Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.

FANNIE CLIFTON CARTER
Fannie Clifton Carter, 58, of San Augustine, Texas, died January 9, 2022, at her residence in San Augustine.  Interment was in New Hope Cemetery, San Augustine County.  Survivors include, Sons, Marcus Clifton of San Augustine, Christopher Malone of San Augustine; Daughters, Valarie Clifton of San Augustine, Nakendra Clifton of San Augustine; Sisters, Mary Mosby of Beaumont, Elizabeth Dupree of San Augustine; Brothers, Robert Clifton of Center, Walace “Bo” Clifton of Center, James Clifton of Port Author, Larry Clifton of Nacogdoches, Steven Edwards of San Augustine, Michael Edwards of Alabama.


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