OBITUARIES
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ELTON STINSON, JR. Elton Stinson, Jr., 72, of Center, Texas, died January 23, 2019 in Center. He was born on November 17, 1946 in Austin, Texas to Elton M. Stinson, Sr. and Elizabeth Mary Stinson. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Margaret Holquin. Survivors include, Wife, Edith Stinson; Son, Elton Stinson, III; Daughter, Michelle Herrington; Brothers, David Stinson, Douglas Stinson. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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WANDA JEAN BRINSON Wanda Jean Brinson, 63, of Center, Texas, died January 20, 2019 at her residence. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. She was born on February 28, 1956. Survivors include, Husband, Curvie Brinson of Center, Texas; Children, LaKeoka (Marcus) Yarbrough, Tracie (Ron) Landon; Lashalla (Jason) McCollister; Romeka Johnson; Rakiffney Barnes; LaDerrika Barnes; Sisters, Audrey (Randy) Sutton of Nacogdoches, Texas; De Nell Kindle of San Augustine, Texas; Vivian (Bobby) Watts of Nacogdoches, Texas. Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas |
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TERRY ANN MERRIMAN Terry Ann Merriman, 71, of Tyler, Texas, died January 24, 2019. She was born on April 17, 1947 to Robert R Johnson and Dorothea B Johnson of Springfield, MA. Survivors include, Husband, Gene Merriman; Daugher, Debbie Ellebracht & husband Rex of Lawrence, Kansas; Son, Rob Merriman & wife Denise of Shelbyville, Texas; Mother, Dorothea Johnson; Sister, Vera Johnson of Nashville, Tennessee. Jackson's Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Directors, Tyler, Texas. |
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DANNY PAUL BUSH Danny Paul Bush, 65, of Center, Texas, died January 27, 2019 in Bossier City, Louisiana. Interment was in Mt. Herman Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on October 28, 1953 in Shelby County to Alfred Henry Bush and Mary Dave Bush. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Cody Daniel Bush. Survivors include, Wife, Brenda Bush of Center; Daughter, Wendy Castleberry & husband, Andy of Longview; Brother and sister-in-law: Michael Henry & Joyce Bush of Center; Sister-in-law, Sheila Clark of Center; Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Steve & Margie Stephens of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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THOMAS J. FRANCIS Thomas J. Francis, 91, of Joaquin, Texas, died January 27, 2019 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center, Texas. He was born in Goreville, Illinois on March 10, 1927 to Thomas Jefferson Francis, Sr. and Afton Marie Sullivan. Survivors include, Wife, Dorothy Francis of Joaquin, Texas; Brothers-in-law, John P. Mays of North West Arkansas, Jimmy Mays & wife, Geneva of Shreveport, Louisiana, James Mays of Marianna, Florida, Alvin Mays & wife, Susie of North West Arkansas; Sisters-in-law, Delores Morris of California, Carolyn Brocato of Las Vegas, Nevada, Linda Mays of North West Arkansas, Eloise Mays of North West Arkansas. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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STEVE McQUEEN Steve McQueen, 64, of Mt. Enterprise, Texas, died January 15, 2019 in Houston's Methodist Hospital. He was born June 30, 1954 in Corpus Christi, Texas to H. C. and Billie McQueen. Steve graduated from Joaquin High School. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Step brother, Jody Hooper. Survivors include, Wife, Becky of Mt. Enterprise, Texas; Daughter, Stephenie Gerhardt of Plano; Sisters, Brenda Perez of Center, Texas, Shelia Bozeman of Carthage, Texas. Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors |
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ANN HAWKINS Ann Hawkins, 81, of Center, died January 27, 2019, in Center. Interment was in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. She was born August 26, 1937, in Tenaha, to Harold Gary and Alma Parrish Gary. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Jack Hawkins; Brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Margie Gary; Sister, Bonita Goolsby. Survivors include, Children, Sheryl Graves & husband Randy of Gary, Joanne Shillings of Center; Sister, Cora Jean Canipe of Garland. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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FRANCIS LIVINGSTON Francis Livingston, 78, of Shreveport, Louisiana, formerly of Timpson, died January 27, 2019 in Shreveport. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Timpson, Texas to Fred Hammers and Ruby Wiley Hammers. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husbands, Ben McCauley, James Livingston; Brother and sister-in-law, Frank & Joyce Hammers; Sister and brother-in-law, Ann & Ben Freibaurer; Twin infant sons. Survivors include, Brother, Donald Hammers of Shreveport, Louisiana; Sister, Bessie Nix of Shreveport, Louisiana. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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PATRICIA KAY STANLEY
LAWRENCEE Patricia Kay Stanley Lawrence, 68, died January 28, 2019, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born July 18, 1950 in Center, Texas, to Audrie Baker Stanley and Dayton Bruce Stanley. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Freddy Charles Lawrence, Sr.; Sister, Sarah Ruth Stanley Helms; Sons, Alan Lawrence, Greg Lawrence; Father-in-law, Fred C. Lawrence; Mother-in-law, Ruth Watson Lawrence. She graduated from Center High School in 1968. Survivors include, Sons, David Lawrence of Center, Charles Lawrence of Texarkana; Daughter, Melissa Munoz & husband, Alex of Center; Sister, Jeanette Tinkle & husband, Pat of Tyler Online condolences can sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| DORIS PORTER Doris Porter, 89, of Center, died January 24, 2019, in Center. Interment was in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born March 7, 1929, in Shelby County, to Ross Elliott and Azlee Furlow Elliott. .She was preceded in death by, Husband, Arlie Elton Porter; Son, Randall Porter. Survivors include, Daughter, Janice Porter; Sons, Michael Porter & wife Sharon Porter, Mark Porter-Rodriguez & husband Pedro Porter Rodriguez; Brother, Mac Elliott.. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| VICKI COOPER Vicki Cooper, 59, of Huxley, Texas, died January 24, 2019 in Wells, Texas. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on December 16, 1959, in Pasadena, Texas, to L C and Wanda Rivers Furlow. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Chris Furlow. Survivors include, Husband, Curtis Cooper of Huxley; Brother, Kenneth Furlow & wife Cindy of Huxley. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| RUTH MAE PAGE OSBY Ruth Mae Page Osby, 67, of Timpson, died January 20, 2019. Interment was in Smyrna Cemetery, Shelby County. Survivors include, Daughter, Anita Tutt of Timpson; Son, Mack Osby, Jr.; Daughter, Monica Hines (Robert). Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas. |
| MARILYN TAYLOR Marilyn Taylor, 84, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Center, Texas, died January 26, 2019 in Houston. She was born on October 19, 1934. Services are pending at this time with Mangum Funeral Home. |
| T. C. CARTWRIGHT, JR. T. C. Cartwright, Jr., 84, of Shelbyville, died January 24, 2019 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Interment will be in Bennett Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County. .Survivors include, Wife, Creola Cartwright of Shelbyville; Daughters, Denise (David) Cartwright of Shelbyville, Anita (Vernell) Moody of Center, Felicia Holmes of Center; Sons, Charles (Remonia) Sheppard of Tyler, James A Cartwright of Shelbyville, Iva Lee Cartwright of Shelbyville; Sister, Margie Garrett of Shelbyville; Brother, Earl (Vivian) Cartwright of Tenaha. Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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