ORSTELLA NETHERLY
Mrs. Orstella Netherly, 82, of Shelbyville, Texas, died January 05, 2021.  Interment was in Gates Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born July 16, 1938 to Ira Jennings and Beatrice Gardner, Jennings in Shelbyville, Texas. Survivors include,
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Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas

MARGIE BENNETT
Margie “Red” Bennett, 93, of Center died January 06, 2021.  Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas.  She was born January 10, 1927 to Elize Smith and Ethel Lister, Smith in Center. Survivors include, Sons, Hardice Lee (Shirley) Bennett of Timpson, Lee Willis (Marilyn) Bennett of Ft. Wayne Indiana, Eddie Lee Bennett of Houston, Bobby Wayne Bennett of Center, Jackie Quinn Bennett of Center; Daughter, Gloria Faye Fountain of Center, Texas; Special Daughter, Dollie (Tommy) Davis of Center, Texas; Brother-in-law: Jim Yarbrough of Center, Texas ; Sisters-in-law, Mozell Smith, Naomi Goodwin of Center, Texas. 
Online condolences can be sent at www.hicksmortuary.net 
Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas

ROBERT JOE GIDDENS
Robert Joe Giddens, 83, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, died December 27, 2020. Interment was in Springfield Cemetery, Ringgold, Louisiana.  He was born in Ringgold, Louisiana, on October 15, 1937, the first born son of Mary Elizabeth Giddens and Robbie Luel Giddens.  Over the 50 years as a practicing pharmacist, Bob held pharmacy licenses in four states, owned his own pharmacy, and became an employee of his son before retiring.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Gladys Giddens of Mount Pleasant, Texas; Son, Robert “Kirk” Giddens & wife Christy Giddens of McKinney, Texas; Siblings, Doyce Lanelle Boyet of Azle, Texas; Gloria Faye Fowler of Ringgold, Louisiana; Jerry Lance Giddens of New Orleans, Louisiana; Garry Vance Giddens of Natchitoches, Louisiana
Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home, Mount Pleasant, Texas

JUSTON MICHAEL LOUT
Juston Michael Lout, 39, died January 07, 2021.  Interment was in Biggar Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born January 14, 1981 to Mike and Patricia Lout, of Shelbyville. Survivors include, Fiancée, Sharayah Warr, and her two children Ileigha and Lex Warr; Parents, Mike and Patricia Lout; Sister, Tiffanne Klein.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. 

ROY EDWARD NOBLE
Roy Edward Noble, 83, of Joaquin, died January 8, 2021, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  He was born November 1, 1937, in Center, Texas, to Roy Leon Noble and Fleta Leona Noble.  His entire career was centered on the United States Air Force, FAA, and Civil Service at Barksdale Air Force Base, where he retired in 1994. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Jerry and Roger Noble; Sisters, Syble Adkison & husband Bo, Vivian LaMerle Rozell; Brothers-in-law, Ramsey Tomlin, James Manshack, Buddy Baggett. Survivors include, Wife, Joyce Baggett Noble; Son, Curt Noble & wife Jennifer of Houston, Texas; Daughters, Misty Colvard & husband Mathew of Waxahachi, Texas, Joel Bumback & husband Mike of Joaquin, Texas, Dawn Hutchins & husband Jacob of Joaquin, Texas; Sister, Geraldine Tomlin of Beaumont, Texas; Sisters-in-law, Hazel Brittain of Garrison, Texas, Ella Manshack & Wayne Baggett of Center, Texas; Brother-in-law, Pete Baggett & wife Sharon of Garrison, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

MARIA SANTOS MARTINEZ
Maria Santos Martinez, 82, of Center, died January 9, 2021, in Center.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born November 1, 1938, in Jalpilla, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Isaac Martinez and Elvira Gamez.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Catarino Ruiz; Children, Antonio Sanchez, Avel Ruiz.  Survivors include, Children, Catalina de Perales, Faustino Ruiz, Cesareo Ruiz, Anjel Ruiz, Maria.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

MARY LOU LOUT
Mary Lou Lout, 70, of Center, died January 11, 2021, in Center.  Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born November 15, 1950, to Malcolm Lee Bussey and Mattie Lou Steele Bussey.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Howard Lout; Sister, Barbara Windham; Brother, Charlie Mac Bussey; Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Maxie and Ruby Lee Lout; Sister-in-law, Lucretia Bussey; Brother-in-law, John Dean Windham.  Survivors include, Children, Susan Penick & husband Brandon of Center, Joanna Birdwell & husband Del of Center, Charlie Lout & wife Rachel of Nacogdoches; Sister-in-law, Linda Dreyer of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

BARBARA JEAN BROWN KIRSCH
Barbara Jean Brown Kirsch, 71, of Shelbyville, died January 10, 2021, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment will be in West Hamilton Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born January 1, 1949, in Houston, to Alvin Brown and Allie Rea Sample Brown. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Sandra Brown.  Survivors include, Husband, Thomas M. Kirsch of Shelbyville; Sons, James Gazaway & wife Stephanie of Fort Worth, Danny Gazaway of Goober Hill, Benjamin Gazaway of Denver; Sisters, Donna & Ted Nordin of Fort Worth, Paula & Nikos Psihudakis of Houston.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

KAREN DENISE WILKINSON
Karen Denise Wilkinson, 56, of Tenaha, died January 8, 2021, in Center. She was born December 17, 1964, in Gonzalez, to Raymond Mikesh Sr. and Betty Rhodes Mikesh.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Tommy Frank Wilkinson; Son, Joseph Windham; Brother, Marty Mikesh; Sister, Janice Mikesh.  Survivors include, Daughter, Christy Lynn Dutton & husband William; Stepson, Tommy Joe Wilkinson, Sisters, Angel Rogers, Betsy Byrd; Brother, Raymond “Bubba” Mikesh Jr.  
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

JIMMY EARL BRATCHETT
Jimmy Earl “Flick” Bratchett, 72, of San Augustine, died January 9, 2021 at Pine Grove Nursing Center in Center, Texas.  Interment will be in Mt. Dena Cemetery.  Survivors include, Wife, Katie Miles Bratchett of Lufkin; Son, Robert Earl Bratchett (Yolanda) of Lufkin; Daughter, Joyce Casandra Bratchett Johnson of San Augustine; Brother, J. T. Bratchett of San Augustine; Sister, Beatrice Weathered of San Augustine, Rosie Bluford of San Augustine, Nancy Gray of Center, Carrie Boykins (E. B.) of Center, Alma Walker (Royce) of Center.
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas

LINDA MERLE CHRISTIAN BOMAR
Linda Merle Christian Bomar, 73, died January 09, 2021.  Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born on December 29, 1947 in Center, Texas to Clarence Whitfield and Bernadine Leetch Christian. She graduated from  Shelbyville High School.  Survivors include, Husband, Irvin, of Joaquin; Daughter, Teresa Lemoine & husband, Joey, Mylinda Barter & husband, Alan, Tana Miller & husband, Austin; Sisters, Millie Alford & husband Rick, Laura Christian; Brother, Wayne Christian & wife Ava.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas