JOY L. SULLIVAN
Joy L. Sullivan, 62, died December 12, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.  She was born July 16, 1963, in Downey, California, to Delia Lewis and Stanley Lewis.  She was preceded in death by her father.  Survivors include, Husband, Robbie Sullivan of Center, Texas; Son, Casson and wife Miranda Sullivan of Midland, Texas; Daughter, Chesnie and Husband Michael Moore of Seminole, Texas, Daughter, Crystan and husband Sean Bindschusz of Cuba, Mo; Mother, Delia Lewis; Sister, Pamela and husband Ben Wesley and children Shaina, Anne, & Hannah; Sister, Jenell & husband Heath Englert, and children Lillian & Evan; Brother, Wayne Lewis and children Keely, Gwendalyn & Jonathan.

GEORGE BARNETT
George Barnett, 82, died January 01, 2026, in Henderson, Texas.  He was born on March 18, 1943, in Fordyce, Arkansas, to Albert Barnett and Lillie Mae Barnett (Mitchell),  He attended East Liberty High School in Shelbyville, Texas.  ​He was preceded in death by, Wife, Angie Mae; Parents; Sisters, Ethel Smith and Jane Helen Washington; Brothers, Charles Barnett, Andy Barnett, and Mike Sparks.  Survivors include, Children, Vickie Cooper (Tommy) of Houston, Shermetra Christopher (Dennis) of Henderson, LeFrederick Rashad Barnett of Dallas, Reginald Andrae Barnett of Houston; Siblings, Sisters, Linda Alford of Portland Oregon, Merlene Carter (Jamie) of Monroe, LA, Pauline Hewitt (Billy) of Shelbyville, Faye Allen (Kenneth) of Center; Brothers, Rasheed El-Amin (Nawal) of Houston, Arthur Barnett (Celine) of Houston, Mickey Sparks of Houston, Bobby Sparks (Adrenne) of Center; Sisters-in-law, Cleola Ray of Henderson, Tx; and Alma Jones of Mansfield, La; Brothers-in-law, MZ Cartwright (Mary) of Dallas, Joe Sparks of California, Leroy Ayers (Avis) of Longview, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Harmon and Harmon Funeral Associates, 208 E. Main St., Ore City, Texas 75683. For online condolences, visit www.harmonandharmonfa.com.

CARRIE BAILEY
Carrie Bailey, 86, of Center, died anuary 10, 2026.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center.  She was born September 26, 1939 in Center to Tracy and Opal (Bradshaw) Hughes.   She was preceded by in death by, Parents; Husband, Billy Earl Bailey; Sisters and Brother, Jerry Lynn Hughes, Cheryl McCauley, Spencer Hughes, Huey Hughes and Melba Battle.  Survivors include, Children, Kathy Matthews and husband, Mark , Gina Chessher and husband, Cecil, Alesia Campbell and husband, Steve , Vernon Bailey and Angela; Sister, Virginia Campbell of New Caney; Sister-in-law, Virginia Hughes of Irving.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

RICHARD HIGHTOWER
Richard Hightower (Pop), 89, of Timpson, died January 7. 2026.  He was born on September 15, 1936 in Eunice, New Mexico to Pauline and James Andrew Hightower. He was preceded in death by, Mother, Pauline; Father “Paul”; three Brothers; one  Sister; Step-son Todd Bush.  Survivors include, Wife, Leatha; Son, Rick Hightower (Vicki); Daughter Debra Stamnitz (Glen); Stepsons, Tim Bush (Janelle), Trevin Bush (Janice), Sean Bush (Sondra); Daughter-in-law, Cindy Bush.
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

BETH MELTON
Beth Melton, 86, died January 11, 2026.  Interment was in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha.  She was born March 21, 1939 to Spivey and Ella King.  She graduated from Tenaha High School in 1957. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Hiram Melton; Parents, Spivey and Ella King; Brother, Jimmy King; Son-in-law, Steven Farmer.  Survivors include, Children, Brenda Farmer of Tenaha, Randy Melton and wife Shannon of Tenaha.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

CAROLYN UMBRELL
Carolyn Umbrell, 89, of Tenaha, Texas, died January 10, 2026. She was born April 4, 1936, in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania to Ross and Mary Holbert.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Siblings, Lloyd Holbert, Donnie Holbert, Butch Holbert, Bee Logan, Peg Robertson, and Mary Lou Scott; Husband, Joe Umbrell, Sr.; Son, Dale Umbrell; Son-in-law,  Elton Barton.  Survivors include, Brother, Carl Holbert and wife Connie of Hatfield, Pennsylvania; Son, Joe Umbrell, Jr and wife Sharon of York Haven, Pennsylvania; Daughter, Lisa Barton of Tenaha; Daughter, Crystal Ogden and husband Mike of Tenaha; Daughters-in-love, Cindy Umbrell of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Kim Umbrell of Joaquin.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

JANICE MORRIS
Janice Morris, 77, of Center, Texas, died January 14, 2026, in Wells, Texas. She was born on September 9, 1948, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late J.C. Thomas Fenn and Doris Lynn (Gibson) Tigert.
A full obituary will be available soon. 
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.