Shelby County News

Week Ending March 29, 2012

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OBITUARIES

DORIS HADEN
Doris Haden, 92, of Tatum, Texas, died March 24, 2012 in Henderson. Interment was in Rock Hill Cemetery. Emma Doris Watson Haden was born on June 23, 1919, in Center, Shelby County, to B. and Ella Madden Watson. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, James Hilliard “J. H.” Haden; Siblings, Annie B. Watson, George Glen Watson, Marlin Watson, Mozelle Watson Haden, J. C. Watson. Survivors include, Children, James Richard Haden & wife, Linda of Tatum, Jerry L. Haden & wife, Beverly of Tatum, Judy Haden Williams & husband, Robert of Tatum; Siblings, Helen Watson McCann of Marshall, Francis Watson Sipes of Tatum, Galen Watson of Olympia, Washington, Johnny Watson of Del Rio.
Online condolences can be sent at www.jimerson-lipsey.com
Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home
 
ALBERT W. WINDHAM
Albert W. Windham, 95, of Center, died March 23, 2012 in Center. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born October 27, 1916 in Center to Lonnie L. Windham and Velma McGee Windham. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, William Henry Windham. Survivors include, Wife, Pearline Windham of Center; Son, David Windham and wife, Bonnie of Nacogdoches; Brother, Preston Windham of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
CLARENCE VERNON PEACE
Clarence Vernon Peace, 71, of New Boston, Texas, died March 20, 2012 at his home. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born September 9, 1940 in Center, Texas. He served his country in the United States Army. Survivors include, Daughter, Geneva Carpenter Rainer of Humble, Texas; Sons, James Carpenter & wife, Cindy Springtown, Texas., Mark Peace & wife, Tina of New Boston; Brothers, John Peace & wife, Jean of Norman, Oklahoma, Bruce Peace & wife, Ramona of Pearland,Texas.
Comforter Funeral Home, New Boston, Texas & Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
DALE SANTFORD SCHULER
Dale Santford Schuler, 79, died March 22, 2012, in San Augustine, Texas. He had requested to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. He was born July 30, 1932 to Ralph Ruehle Schuler and Esthes May Dow Schuler in Custer County, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Grace Piecha. Survivors include, Daughter, Cheryl Green & husband, Danny of Shelbyville, Texas; Son, Robert D. Schuler of Wisconsin; Brothers, Charles Schuler & wife, Judy of Carey, Ohio, Gerald 'Skeet' Schuler & wife, Juanita of Marion, Ohio.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
VICKY DIANE ELLISON
Vicky Diane Ellison, 61 of Crosby Texas, formerly of Andrews Texas, died March 16, 2012 in Crosby. She was cremated and her ashes were buried in Powdrill Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born to Lee and Doris Hadaway in Lubbock Texas on June 2, 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Eugene Ellison. Survivors include, Parents, Mr. & Mrs Lee Hadaway of Carbon, Texas; Sisters, Kay Ellis and Dewayna Duley of New Braunfels, Texas; Brother, Bo Hadaway of Murray, Kentucky; Daughters, Jan Holguin & husband, Jessie of Andrews, Texas, Jennifer Scott & husband, Allen of Levelland, Texas, Jeri Blake & husband, Shane of New Caney, Texas, Trista Acosta & husband, Tito of Crosby, Texas; Sons, Charlie Ellison & wife, Mandi of Lubbock, Texas, Arthur Ellison & wife, Monica of Odessa, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
EVIE LENA FLETCHER
Evie Lena Fletcher, 92, of Center, died March 25, 2012 in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born October 26, 1919 in Choice, Texas to William Henry Stanley and Mae Kennon Stanley. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Sherman Hugh Fletcher; Brother, Leycester “Buck” Stanley. Survivors include, Children, Hugh Stanley Fletcher & wife, Pat of LaPorte, Sarah Margaret Fletcher of Center; Brother, Lamar “Bill” Stanley of Spring Branch.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
G. C. “Red” MEYERS
G. C. “Red” Meyers, 82, of Center, died March 26, 2012 in Center. Interment was in Campti Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born August 19, 1929 in Shelby County to Henry H. Meyers and Luie Sumner Meyers. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Jo Dale Harvey; Daughter, Wendy Nicole Harvey; Sister, Odale Meyers Sims; Brother, Cotton Meyers. Survivors include, Sons, Danny Meyers & wife, Osla of Joaquin, Steven Harvey & wife, Elizabeth of Shelbyville, Bobby Harvey & wife, Amanda of Nacogdoches, Marcus Berry of El Paso.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
PIERCE BERDETTE HOOPER
Pierce Berdette Hooper, 87, of the Yarnell Community in Panola County, Texas, died March 21, 2012 in Carthage, Texas. Interment was in Reeves McMillan Cemetery, Panola County. He was born January 11, 1925 in Panola County to Franklin Tildon and Carolina “Carrie” Jane Johnson Hooper. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Larry Douglas Hooper and 11 Siblings. Survivors include, Wife, Carlene Hooper of Yarnell; Son, Terry Mickel Hooper & wife, Patti of Carthage; Daughter, Jo Ann Parker & husband Ronald of New Iberia, Louisiana; Daughter-in-law, Sharon Hooper of Carthage; Brother, Curtis Hooper of Yarnell; Grandchildren, Heidi Martin & husband, Andy of New Iberia, Ronda Jo Lojo & husband, David, Sr. of San Antonio, Mary Heather Hovey & husband, Todd of Joaquin, Darrik Hooper & wife, Teel of Beckville, Tiffani Perkins & husband, Randy of Big Sandy, Mia Davis & husband, Marty of Deadwood, Tilden Hooper of Carthage.
Hawthorn Funeral Home, Carthage, Texas
AARON ROSS BRIDWELL
Aaron Ross Bridwell, 90, of Baytown, Texas, died March 22, 2012. Interment was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County. Aaron was born on October 13, 1921 in Center, Texas to Otto and Naomi Bishop Bridwell. Aaron served his country in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Betty Ruth Bridwell; Sons, Eddie Bridwell, James Bridwell, Billy Bridwell; Sisters, Clio Long, Clara Martin; Brother, Warren Bridwell.
Survivors include, Daughters, Carol Fabian of Baytown, Dorothy Murphy & husband, Tommy of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.sterlingwhite.com 
Sterling-White Funeral Home, Highlands, Texas
DELL TAMPLIN
Dell Tamplin, 82, of Huxley, died March 25, 2012 in Port Arthur. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born February 9, 1930 in Shelby County to Jerry Metcalf and Vera Windham Metcalf. She was preceded in death by, Parents; 2 Brothers. Survivors include, Husband, Weldon “Chuck” Tamplin of Huxley;
Daughters, Susan Angelle & husband, Glen of Port Neches, Vicki Smith & husband, Jerry of New Braunfels.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JEWEL NELDA “Nell” SANFORD
Jewel Nelda “Nell” Sanford, 81, of Groveton, formerly of Center, died March 23, 2012 in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born August 18, 1930 in Newton County, Texas to Cara Clay & Emma Beatrice Rea Newberry. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Robert Sanford; Daughter, Ada Rasberry; Son, W.C. Sanford; Sister, Helen Fontaine. Survivors include, Children, Linda Adams & O’Neal McCauley of Nacogdoches, Betty Byrd & husband, Bill of Channelview, Robert Sanford of Wartrace, Tennessee, Oveta “Geeter” Pyburn & husband, Sonny of Nashville, Tennessee, Vada Skelton & husband, Jimmy of Garrison, Jeanie Moore of Groveton, Mikel Sanford of Channelview, David Sanford & wife, Shauna of Center; Sister-in-law, Ruth Sanford of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
MICHAEL LEE BALLARD
Michael Lee Ballard, 57, died March 22, 2012, in Houston, Texas. Interment was in Woods Cemetery, Panola County. He was born January 15, 1955, in Center, Texas to Jerry Don and Emma Jean Ballard. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Don Ballard; Brother, Daniel Bryan; Son, Daniel Lee. Survivors include, Wife, Kimberly Ballard; Mother & Stepfather, Emma Jean and Stacy Ballard; Daughter, Melanie; Brother, Donny Howard.
Online condolences can be sent at www.memorialoaksfunerals.com
NAOMI E. HOOVER
Naomi E. Hoover, 95, died March 15, 2012 in Enterprise. She was born March 19, 1916 in the Moonlight Community, near Abilene, Kansas to Abram and Barbara Sheets Brandt. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Alvin A. Hoover; Three Sisters; Four Brothers. Survivors include, Daughters, Ellen Walter Manning & husband, Walter of Center, Texas, Eunice Kenney & husband, Bob of Hutchinson, Kansas, Lois Hess & husband, Earl of Blantyre, Malawi, Africa; Sons, Jared Hoover & wife, Betty of Abilene, Kansas, Myron Hoover & wife, Connie of McPherson, Kansas.
Danner Funeral Home, Abilene, Kansas

 

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