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Week Ending January 23, 2014

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Shelby County Historical Society
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OBITUARIES     

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GLADYS OPAL REEVES
Gladys Opal Reeves, 93, of Center, died January 16, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Interment was in Adams Cemetery in Galloway. She was born April 16, 1920 in Shelby County to William Henry Gilchrist and Martha Izora Glenn Gilchrist. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers and Sisters, Seymore, Carlis, Trudy, Adele, Corinne, Deloris, Dick; Husbands, John Morris Yeary, Homer Nagel, Ed Reeves; Son, Billy Yeary; Stepdaughters, Jeanette Carter, Brenda Bethard; Stepson, Allen Heartley. Survivors include, Daughters, Sandra Rowell of Center, Dianne Cothren of Center, Daughter-in-law, Diane Yeary of Pasadena; Stepsons, Charles Nagel of Vidor, John Austin Nagel of Vidor; Son-in-law, Daniel Carter of Deadwood.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
HERBERT H. COLEMAN
Herbert H. Coleman, 80, of Sinton, Texas, died January 19, 2014. Interment was in Sinton Cemetery, Sinton, Texas. He was born August 30, 1933 to Henry and Ruth Coleman. He grew up and lived most of his life in East Texas. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Betty Davis, Imogene Coleman; Stepsons, Jimmy McSwain, Randy McAdams, Kenny McAdams. Survivors include, Wife, Patricia Surginer Coleman; Daughter, Angelia Coleman Anderson & husband, Layne Evan Anderson; Stepsons, Raymond Everette O’Neal, Jr. & wife, Laqueta, Kenneth Dean O’Neal & wife, Debbie, Billy Bob McAdams & wife, Lisa; Sister, Maebel Coleman; Brothers, John D. Coleman, Eugene Coleman.
Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton, Texas

 
ORVILLE W. DEAN
Orville W. Dean, 79, died January 11, 2014. Interment was in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born in Poolville on November 19, 1934 to Aura and Retha Dean. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife, Joan Dean; Daughter, Mona & husband, Craig Lindsey; Son, Russell Dean & wife, Robin; Sister, Naomi Harrison & husband, Bill.
Online condolences can be sent at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries
Greenwood Chapel, Greenwood Funerals-Cremation
 
RHONDA SCHMUTZ DAVIS
Rhonda Schmutz Davis, 48, of Canyon Lake, Texas, formerly of Center, died January 19, 2014 at her home. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. Rhonda was born April 13, 1965 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Donald & Judy VanDusen Schmutz. Rhonda was a 1983 graduate of Center High School. Survivors include, Son, Cassidy Schmutz & wife, Nana of Tyler; Daughter, Amber Luzko & husband, Sergey of Nebraska; Parents, Don & Judy Schmutz of Huxley; Brothers, Randy Schmutz & wife, Amber of Stephenville, Ricky Schmutz & wife, Grace of Huxley, Rodney Schmutz & wife, Meshell of Joaquin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
RICHARD ALAN BOEHM
Richard Alan Boehm, 60, of Center, died January 17, 2014 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born December 24, 1953 in Mauston, Wisconsin to Ralph and Kathryn VanDuesen Boehm. He is survived by, Brothers & Sisters, Barbara Neal & husband, James of Center, June Borders & husband, Mack of Center, Ralph Boehm, Jr. of Center, Joan Hayes & husband, J of Center, Dennis Boehm of North Carolina, Karen Boehm of Huntsville, Leonard Boehm & wife, Kate of Center, Andrew Boehm & wife, Donna of Deer Park.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
TOMMY FRANKLIN HUGHES
Tommy Franklin Hughes, 82, of Arlington, died January 15, 2014 at his home. Interment was in Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Tommy was born November 18, 1931, in Center to Ira Hughes and Mildred Kimbro Hughes. He retired from the United States Air Force as a master sergeant. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Tommie Jane Hughes; Sisters, Marie Croft, Dee Lout, Lottie Favale; Son-in-law, David Buller. Survivors include, Sons, Billy Hughes & wife, Debbie, Randy Hughes & wife, Marzee; Daughters, Pam Buller-Buckley & husband, Steve Buckley, Kim Cramer & husband, Sean.
Wade Funeral Home, Arlington, Texas

 
BETTY J. ADAMS
Betty J. Adams, 82, formerly from Antioch Community of Shelby County, died September 9, 2013. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery, Aurora, Indiana. She was born April 16, 1931 in Tenaha, Texas, to Noble and Clotile Brown Alford. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Robert Adams; Son, Jay Lynn Adams; Daughter-in-law, Aurelia Ann Adams. Survivors include, Sons, Jimmy Adams, Robert (wife Marie) F Adams; Daughter, Mary Joy Meadors; Brother, William "Dee" (wife Anne) Alford; Sisters, Jackie Allen, Tula Browning.
 
PASTOR MARLIN FREEMAN
Pastor Marlin Freeman, 76, of Center, died January 17, 2014 at his residence. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born August 15, 1937 in Independence County, Arkansas to Walter Freeman and Bertha Ward Freeman. Survivors include, Wife, Margaret Gould Freeman of Center; Daughters, Kathy Freeman Beaird of Houston, Cindy Freeman Lindsey & husband, Rick of Center, Karen Freeman Campbell of Center; Sister, Wanda Sumpter of Richardson.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
IRIS M. ALLEN
Iris M. Allen, 80, of Center, died January 20, 2014 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center. Interment was in Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas. She was born August 8, 1933 in Dewville to Roy Vance McLean and Rachael Lakey McLean. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, J. T. “Bubba” Allen, Jr.; Brother, Donald V. McLean. Survivors include, Sons, Terry Allen & wife, Jan of Joaquin, Michael Allen of Center; Brother, Alton McLean of Center; Sisters-in-law, Shirley Carter of Shelbyville, Marilyn Allen of Natalia.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JIMMY DON RUCKER
Jimmy Don Rucker, 71, of Garrison, died January 16, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. He was born on July 14, 1942 in Garrison, Texas to Jessie L. Rucker and Grace Yarbrough Rucker. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Glenda Rucker; Son, Robert Rucker. Survivors include, Sons, Tracy Rucker & wife, Laura of Nacogdoches, Texas, Cory Rucker & wife, Jennifer of Garrison, Texas; Daughter, Terri Rucker Miller & husband, Michael of Kingsbury, Texas.
Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas
LUCILLE HARVEY
Lucille Harvey, 75, of Logansport, Louisiana, died January 16, 2014 at her residence. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born May 28, 1938 in Logansport, Louisiana to Wright Burkett and Mittie Lee Strong Burkett. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, John Eddie Harvey and Edna Jane Harvey; Brother-in-law, Glenn Settle. Survivors include, Husband, Johnny H. Harvey of Logansport, Louisiana; Sons, Anthony Harvey & wife, Judy of Carthage, Texas, Mike Harvey & wife, Cheryl of Huxley, Texas; Sister, Jo Settle of Stonewall, Louisiana; Brother, Jerry Burkett & wife, Betty of Henderson, Texas; Brothers-in-law, Rodney Harvey & wife, Connie of Joaquin, Texas, Thomas Harvey & wife, Kay of Joaquin, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
WILLIAM LLOYD ADKISON
William Lloyd Adkison, 52, of Lufkin, died January 19, 2014 at Lufkin Memorial Hospital. Interment was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born October 27, 1961 in Woodville, Texas. He was preceded in death by, Stepmother, Opal Adkison; Stepsister, Debra Castillo; Stepson, Chris Allen. Survivors include, Wife, Regina Adkison of Lufkin; Stepchildren, Jennifer Allen of Lufkin, Jacob McDuffie & Lisa of Lufkin; Father & Stepmother, L. D. & Mary Adkison of Diboll; Stepsisters, Susie Hicks & husband, Donnie of Kennard, Katie Smith & husband, Red of Corrigan; Brothers-in-law, Richard Palmore of Lufkin, Jerry Jones & wife, Suzie of Hudson; Mother-in-law, Georgia Palmore.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

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