Shelby County News

Obituaries

ZERA OPAL WALDON WILLIAMS BROWN
    Zera Opal Waldon Williams Brown, 86, of Center died February 1, 2007 in Lufkin. Burial was in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County.   Born March 26, 1920, in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Earlie Garfield Waldon and Gracie Paul Hughes Waldon. Ms. Brown was a Homemaker. Survivors include husband Jesse Waymon Brown of Center; daughter, Judy Williams Winger of Lufkin; Sons, Billy Rayford Williams of Center, Rev. Charles Ronny Williams of Whitehouse, Texas, Danny Joe Brown of Center. Larry Steve Williams of Tenaha, Jimmy Dale Williams, of Van Alstyne, Texas and John Waymon Brown of The Woodlands; and Rayford Williams of Center. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

ALICE JUDDIE CRAWFORD
    Alice Juddie Crawford, 91, of Tyler, Formerly of Timpson, died January 31, 2007. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Born October 24, 1915, she was the daughter of Arthur Eugene and Pellie McLeroy Hunt. Ms. Crawford had been employed by Timpson ISD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Ceal Crawford; Son, David Wayne Crawford; Brothers, Billy Eugene Hunt and Arthur Hunt; and sisters, Oneita Stilley and Bess McIntyre. Survivors include grandchildren. Taylor Funeral Home.

ETHEL FOUNTAIN SAMFORD
    Ethel Fountain Samford, 86, of Center died February 3, 2007 in Center. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park. Born March 26, 1920, in Center, she was the daughter of Alpha Fountain and Leola Davis Forbis. Mrs. Samford was preceded in death by her Parents; husband, Max Sandy Samford; daughter, Maxie Lynn Wright; brothers, Cecil Fountain and Burl Fountain. Survivors include, Daughters, Linda Watson and Bobby D. of Center and May Loy Richards of Conroe; son, Gary Samford of Bryan. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

KATINA EMMONS
     Katina Emmons, 33, of Marshall died February 6, 2007. Burial was in White Rock Cemetery. Born January 28, 1974, in Longview, she was the daughter of Billy Ray and Pamela Bolton of Center. Survivors include Son, Ashton Kyle Emmons of Marshall; daughter, Kellie Sherre Stanley of Center; Brother, Christopher Ray Bolton of Nacogdoches; Sister Misty Nichole Wright of Killeen; and Parents, Billy Ray and Pamela Bolton of Center. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

E. F. "FOOTS" JOHNSON, JR.
    E. F. Johnson, Jr., 79, formerly of the Waterman Community, died February 6, 2007, in Dallas. Burial was in Old Home Cemetery, Shelby County.   Born March 25, 1923, in Center, he was the son of Elbert and Julia Oats Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mary Evelyn Tyson Johnson; son Tyson Johnson; daughters, Melody Hayes and Shawn Burns. Mangum Funeral Home.

EVIE ALICIA
    Evie Alicia, 76, of Clermont died February 8, 2007. Burial was in Glen Haven Memorial Park. Born, in Center, she was the daughter of Lonora Ann Nonie and John Henry Allen. Ms. Alicia was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary. James E. Allen, Survivors include Harry Alicia; Children, Candace of Whitney, Anthony Alicia of Summerville, South Carolina' Shawn Alicia of Oviedo, Roxann Oyler of Burk, Virginia, Michael Alicia of New York, Kevin Alicia of Arlington, Virginia

FOREST DALE BELROSE
    Forest Dale Belrose, 76, of Center died February 7, 2007. Burial was in Sardis Cemetery. Born February 14, 1930 in Center, he was the son of Cecil and Vena Willoughby Belrose. Mr. Belrose was a Veteran of the US Army. She was preceded in death by parents Cecil and Vena Belrose. Survivors include wife, Bonnie Belrose of Center; Jerry Belrose and Danny Belrose, both of Center; Daughter, Beth Wall of Red Oak; Brothers, Robert Belrose and Jimmy Belrose , both of Center. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

BILLY G. ANDREWS
    Billy G. Andrews, 72, of East Hamilton, died February 7, 2007 in Tyler. Burial was in East Hamilton Cemetery, Shelby County.   Born October 8, 1934, in Center, he was the son of R. V. Andrews and Arlene Eddins Andrews. Survivors include, Wife Norma Andrews of East Hamilton; Son Ray Andrews of Huxley, Michael Andrews of Patroon; Daughters, Vicki Andrews Vickery of Longview, Cindy Andrews Hitt of Gilmer

PERRY GEORGE BRITTAIN
    Perry George Brittain, 81, of Center died February 7, 2007 in Center. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park. Born March 10, 1925, in Center, he was the son of Zack Boles Brittain, Sr. and Donnie Tempe Matthews Brittain. Mr. Brittain was preceded in death by Brother, Zack Boles Brittain, Jr. and his parents.   Survivors include wife, Martha Nelle Black Brittain of Center; daughters, Jennifer Giese of Bedford Wyoming and Kathy Britain of Center. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

WALTER VAN CASSELL
    Walter Van Cassell, 60, of Center died February 8, 2007. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park. Born March 19, 1946, in Center, he was the son of Leon Cassell and Berniece L. Hitt Cassell. Mr. Cassell was employed part-time with Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Survivors include wife, Mary Beth Cassell of Center; son, Mike Cassell of Center; Daughter, Christy Leyshon of North Richland Hills; Brother, Pery Cassell of Keithville, Louisiana and David Cassell of Center. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

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