LEO ANTHONY  CLARK
Leo Anthony “Bubba” Clark, 61, of Center, died February 26, 2021, at Nacogdoches Medical Center.  Interment was in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born March 18, 1959, in Carthage, to Leo Willis Clark and Nelda Jean Graves Clark.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Mother-in-law, Barbara Davis Holloway.  Survivors include, Wife, Angela Clark; Daughters, Leigh Anne Cartwright and Kenyata, Jessica Clark and Derrick Moton; Father-in-law, Bobby Holloway.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

PATRICK JOHNSON
Patrick Johnson, 40, of Houston, died on February 24, 2021 in Houston, Texas. He was born to Robert B. Grace Jr. and Frankie Johnson.  Survivors include, Sons, Patrick Glen Johnson, Jr. of Houston, Robert A. Johnson of Houston, Jayce J. Johnson of Nacogdoches; Daughters, Doll Campbell of Houston, Jaelyana Johnson of Houston; Brothers, Frank B. (Ramona) Johnson of Houston, Derek Grace of Houston; Sisters, Bridget Grace-Pollard of Houston, Chandra Grace of Houston, Melody Johnson-Truentt of Houston; Uncles, George W. Grace of Timpson, Willie A. (Carolyn Sue) Grace of Beckville, Benny Adams Sr. of Houston; Aunts, Jessie F. (Frank) Chimney of Timpson, Rosia Grace of Timpson, Brenda J. (Benny) Adams of Houston.
Online condolences can be sent at www.hicksmortuary.net.
Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas

SAITD JAIMES MORALES
Saitd Jaimes Morales, 22, of Reklaw, died February 26, 2021, in Houston.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  He was born November 25, 1998, in Nacogdoches, to Rufino Jaimes Reyes and Graciela Jaimes Morales.  Survivors include, Parents, Rufino Jaimes Reyes and Graciela Jaimes Morales of Reklaw; Sister, Marabditd Jasso of Tyler; Brother-in-law, Alfredo Jasso of Tyler.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

JAMES ALLEN HAMMER
James Allen Hammer, 80, of Garrison, Texas, died February 28, 2021, in Garrison.  Interment was in Blair Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on January 23, 1941, in Houston , Texas to Calvin Hammer and Nellie Mozelle (Thornton) Hammer.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Douglas Hammer, LaRoy Hammer.  Survivors include, Wife, Helen (Hancock) Hammer; Daughter, Michelle (Hammer) Rodriguez; Sons, Michael Hammer & wife Sheryl, Mark Hammer & wife Tracy.
Online condolences can be sent at www.garrisonfh.net
Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas

GEORGE ALLEN PARROTT
George Allen Parrott, 94, of Cypress, formerly of the Folsom Chapel Community, died on  February 27, 2021, in Cypress.  Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  He was born August 27, 1926, in Wells, to Leonard Darwin (LD) Parrott and Nora Diamond Nail Parrott of Center. Immediately upon graduation from Center High School Class of 1944, George voluntarily enlisted for service to his country, serving in the United States Navy during WWII in the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa stationed aboard USS LSM327.  Honorably discharged at the rank of Yeoman 3rd Class he was awarded the American Defense and Pacific Theater ribbons. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, James Leonard Parrott; Wife, Christene Parker Parrott.  Survivors include, Brother, Darwin Henry (DH) Parrott and family; Sister-in-law, Betty Parrott and family; Son, Allen Parrott, wife Michele of Cypress; Daughter, Pamela Montferrand, husband Marcel of Sugarland.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

RHONDA RENEE ROGERS
Rhonda Renee Rogers, 59, of Timpson, Texas, died on February 28, 2021 in Timpson, Texas. She was born on June 9, 1961 in Palacios, Texas, to Earl Rogers and Hazel (Kingsley) Phillips. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Ricky Rogers, Robert Rogers.  Survivor include, Sister, Rechelle Owens & husband Mike
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

MARLON CLAY ODOM
Marlon Clay Odom, 66, of Shelbyville, died March 1, 2021, in Dallas.  He was born November 26, 1954, to Stevenson Gilmer Odom and Charlsie Stewart.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Steve Dalon Odom, Mark Warren.  Survivors include, Son, Jeffrey Michael Smith of Shelbyville, Texas; Sisters, Sara Anita Adams of Bossier City, Louisiana, Alisa Inette Mayson of Anna, Texas, Jamie Fay Clark of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

DAKOTA ALLEN PEEK
Dakota Allen Peek, 22, of Center, Texas, died February 28, 2021.  Interment will be in Old Sardis Cemetery, San Augustine County.  He was born on July 8, 1998 to Mother April Gilchrist and Father John Peek Jr.. Survivors include, Mother and Step-Father, April Gilchrist and Lark Gilchrist; Father, John Peek Jr. and Deborah; Daughter, Hadley Hughes – Peek; Sisters, Sierra Harvey, Kristen Peek, Tori Gilchrist; Brothers, Austin Gilchrist, John Peek III, Terry Brown, Brian Heard, Skylar Evans, Charles Evans Jr..
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

CYNTHIA ANN RAMSEY HUTCHINS
Cynthia Ann Ramsey Hutchins, 74, of Timpson, Texas, died February 26, 2021 in Nacogdoches, Texas.  She was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on October 16, 1946 to  Arron Ramsey and Eugenia (Malcolm) Ramsey.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; A Brother.  Survivors include, Husband, Robert; Sons, Ty Hutchins & wife Kim, Clay Hutchins of Timpson, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

THELMA EUGENIA RIVERS HOOPER
Thelma Eugenia Rivers Hooper was born September 14,192A on a farm in Shelby County, Texas a few miles from the town of Joaquin" She was the third child of Richard and Jenny Rivers. ln December of the following year, 192L, her oldest brother, Elbon, died of a 'fever'" Both Thelma and her brother Reuben lived long lives, both making it to ]-00. She was a bright and hardworking young woman who helped out on the farm and was valedictorian of the class of 1938 in her high school. She qualified for 3 scholarships on graduation but could not take advantage of them because her father was injured. Thelma helped her mother in looking after her father following an injury he received while pulling stumps that summer. Unfortunately, he died of that injury in October of that same year. Following her father's death, she and her mother moved to Dallas where Reuben lived and she attended Draughon Business College. After graduation from Draughon, she was employed by the US Civil Service Commission. She continued with the Civil Service and rose through its ranks until her retirement in 1975. October 5, 1963 she married Travis Hooper. They were married 25 years until his death July 13, 1988. A good Christian, she was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ for more than 50 years. She eventually sold her house and moved into a retirement community in early 2000s. There she was very popular with the staff and other residents because of her quiet charm and good manners. She continued quilting, crafts and reading as long as her eyesight allowed. She slipped away with the angels February 6 to be with her Lord, and her good friends and family that had gone before. She was preceded in death by her great nephew, Jeffrey Rivers {Amber) and is survived by her niece, Ruby Reed {Larry} and nephew, Richard Rivers {Marilyn}, great nieces Stacey Petrides {Philip}, Beckie Clark (.Jason), Jennie Nelson {Ben}, all of their children and sister-in-law, Dorothy Hooper. Services will be held graveside at Sholar Cemetery in Shelby County at 1 pm February 15.