Bobby Jean Abernathy, 78, of McKinney, Texas (formerly of Center) died March 11, 2009. Burial was in Ridgeview Memorial Park, Allen, Texas. She was born July 17, 1930 in Center, Texas to Gaines Robert and Nancy Elizabeth Mosby. Bobby graduated from Center High School in 1947 as valedictorian of her class. She was preceded in death by, Brother, William “Bill” Mosby. Survivors include, Husband, Dave Abernathy, Jr. of McKinney; Daughters, Kim Ritchey of Prosper, Texas, Kelly Berry of Spring, Texas, Kay Sanders of Telephone, Texas; Son, Dave K. Abernathy of Gunter, Texas.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.
Gilbert Wheeler, 75 of Center, died March 21, 2009 at his home. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. Gilbert Wheeler was born in Center on February 6, 1934 to Don Wheeler and Barksdale Tyer Wheeler. Preceded in death by, Parents. Survivors include, Wife, Kathryn Wheeler of Center; Daughters, Pam Hibbard of Tyler, Kathy Brittain of Center; Son Don Wheeler of Center; Sister, Juanice Powell of Shelbyville; Brother, Richard Wheeler of Ojai, CA.
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Kristi Menefee, 47, died March 21, 2009. Burial was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born December 16, 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas to Luke and Pat Papania. Survivors include, Husband, Mark Menefee; Sons, Chris and Patrick Menefee; Daughter, Kalee Menefee; Parents, Luke and Pat Papania; Sisters, Vicki Greenslade, Karen Hall, Brothers, Ray Papania, Paul Papania, Mark Papania.
Watson & Sons Funeral Home