RHONDA LOUISE HUSKEY
Rhonda Louise Huskey, 63, of Joaquin, died February 22, 2024, in Longview. Her wishes were to be cremated. She was born April 22, 1960, in Bonham, to Larry Thomas McDowell, Sr. and Rachel Kathleen Boney McDowell. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Charles G. Huskey; Daughter, Toni Renee Huskey; Father, Larry Thomas McDowell, Sr. Survivors include, Children, Christopher Huskey, Steven & Lindsay Huskey, Danielle Roth & husband Christian; Mother, Rachel Kathleen Boney McDowell; Sisters, Virginia McDowell, Carla Likes & husband Bobby; Brother, Larry McDowell, Jr. & wife Patty.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
ZANNIE GAY BELROSE
Zannie Gay Belrose, 103, of Center, died February 24, 2024. Interment will be in Brandon Memorial Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born September 22, 1920, to Julian Henry Fields and Florence Rowena Squyers Fields. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Ray Belrose; Mother, Florence Squyers Fields; Father, Julian Fields; Son, Lonnie Belrose; Son’s in Law, Bobby Rash, Oliver Shofner & Mike Rodgers; Brothers, Roy Fields (Susie), Ralph Fields (Esther) Elbert Fields (Dot); Sisters, Zolema Anthony (J.M.) Annie Mae Clark (Marlin) & 2 infant sisters. Survivors include, Children, LaNell Rash, Lillian Shofner, Martha Rash, and Kenneth, Melba Rodgers, Kathryn Schillings, and Joe Tom, Lester Belrose, and Teresa, Leo Belrose, and Janet; Daughter-in-law, Connie Belrose Noble, and Don; Sister, Margie Hinton, and Jimmy.
JAMES RAY SMITH
James Ray Smith, 86, of Center, Texas, died February 17, 2024, in Center, Texas. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center. He was born on April 24, 1937, in Center, Texas, to Perry Buren Smith and Grace Louise (Whitton) Smith. He attended Sardis and Center Schools. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Ruby Warr Smith; Daughter, Rena Smith; Parents; Brothers, Wayne Smith, Jerry Smith; Sisters, Edna Smith, Frances Snow, Odessa Smith Weaver. Survivors include, Sons, Jimmy Ray Smith & wife Jackie, Van Buren Smith; Daughters, Shelia Smith Kennedy & husband John, Patti Brown; Sister, Virginia Lemoine.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
FRANKIE LANE DeSOTO
Frankie Lane DeSoto, 69, of Center, died February 27, 2024, in Center. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born July 18, 1954, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to Frank Samuel DeSoto and Gladys Lucille Lee DeSoto. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Infant brothers, Frank S. DeSoto, Jr. and Donnie W. DeSoto; Infant son, Baby DeSoto; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Rev. Felix and Anner Dee Windham. Survivors include, Wife, Cynthia Kay Windham DeSoto; Children, Angie Gillis (Travis) of Center, Jennifer Rumbo (Brad) of Brownsboro; Sisters, Shirley Brownfield of Denham Springs, Louisiana, Susan Johnson of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana; Sisters-in-law, Hazel Miller (Carl) of Joaquin, Patsy Riley (Danny) of Tatum, Sue Gill (Leslie) of Tenaha, Mary Cummings (Kenneth) of Joaquin; Brother-in-law, Fisher Windham of Center.