OBITUARIES
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WILLIAM DAVID
JAKAB William David Jakab, 86, of Tenaha, Texas, died March 29, 2018 in Center, Texas. He was born on October 2, 1931 in Washington, Canada to Andy and Emma Jakab. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Phyllis Jakab. Survivors include, Son, David William Jakab & wife, Elvira of Alexandria, Kentucky; Daughter, Anna Clinton of Florence, South Carolina; Step-daughter, Dezray Jakab of Alexandria, Kentucky. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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DR. WILLIAM V.
GINN, JR. Dr. William V. “Bill” Ginn, Jr., 87, of Center, died March 8, 2018, in Center. Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Karen Jones officiating. Bill was born February 7, 1931, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Marie and William V. Ginn. He was invited to join the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant, and was sent to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. The Ginns were sent to Fort Sill Oklahoma in Lawton, Oklahoma. It was there that Bill became a helicopter pilot, and then a helicopter pilot instructor. This promotion meant another move to Ozark, Alabama, the Home of Fort Rucker, the Helicopter Training Base. After two years, he was granted an early release, and he entered the University Of Tennessee School Of Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from the School of Medicine as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the National Honor Society of Medicine. In 1977, he moved to Center, Texas, to join the Memorial Clinic with Doctors Hunter Mallory and Joe B. Hooker. In 1992, he was asked to head the Tenaha Clinic. He was there until he retired in 1992. Bill was a man of integrity with a great compassion for his patients. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Dr. Bob Ginn. Survivors include, Wife, Eleanor of Center, Texas; Sons, David Ginn of Center, Texas, Andy Ginn & wife, Jennifer, of Frisco, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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RAQUEL LEON GARCIA Raquel Leon Garcia, 29, of Center, died March 31, 2018, in Dallas. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born September 6, 1988, in Center, to Nicolas Leon-Moreno and Maria D. Garcia de Leon. Survivors include, Husband, Salomon Sandoval; Son, Wylmer A. Fuentes; Mother, Maria D. Garcia de Leon; Stepfather, Juan Carlos Perez Lopez; Sister, Natalia Leon Garcia; Brother-in-law, Jesus Jimenez Salazar; Brother, Emmanuel Leon. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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ROSA
PENA Rosa Pena, 45, of Nacogdoches, Texas, died March 28, 2018 at her residence. She was born April 4, 1972 in Houston, Texas and raised in Shelbyville, Texas. Survivors include, Grandmother, Margureite King of Center, Texas; Daughter, Deundra Gray of Brookshire, Texas; Brother, Bridigo Pena (Michelle) of Joaquin, Texas; Sister, Dr. Margie Blount of Brookshire, Texas; Father, Bridigo Pena Sr (Olga) of Houston, Texas. Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas |
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RUTH SHEWMAKER TYRE Mary Ruth Shewmaker Tyre, 75, of Center, died April 2, 2018, in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born September 26, 1942, in Dallas, to Markus Shewmaker and Dolly Mae McKnight Shewmaker. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Charles Tyre. Survivors include, Children, Chuck Tyre & wife, Mandy, Sandy Sanford, Chris Tyre; Brothers, James Marcus Shewmaker & wife, Helen, Mike Shewmaker & wife, Ethel. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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BARBARA BUSSEY WINDHAM Barbara Bussey Windham died April 3, 2018 at her home in Bossier City, Louisiana. A private family memorial service will be held. Barbara was a graduate of Center High School and Massey Business College. In 1970, Barbara and John opened Windham Home Furnishings and worked side by side until 1996 when the business was sold to Ivan Smith Furniture. She was preceded in death by, Husband, John Dean; Parents, Mac and Mattie Lou Bussey; Brother, Charlie Mac Bussey; Sister-in-law, Lucretia Liem Bussey. Survivors include, Sons, Brad Windham of Center, John Phillip & her daughter-in-law, Chana, of Bossier City, Louisiana, Michael Windham of Bossier City; Sister, Mary Lou Lout & husband, Howard, of Center. |
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HAROLD EDWARD BLOODGOOD Harold Edward Bloodgood, 70, of Center, died April 3, 2018, at his residence. Interment will be in Campti Methodist Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born September 23, 1947, in Houston, to Charles Bloodgood and Sarah Lorene Cox Bloodgood. He was preceded in death by, Father, Charles Bloodgood; Mother, Sarah Lorene Cox White. Survivors include, Wife, Georgia Bloodgood of Center; Children, Charles Bloodgood & wife, Denise, of Center, James Bloodgood & wife, Jill, of Center, Steve Bloodgood & wife, Lisa, of Center, Sheila Fountain & husband, Stephen, of Center; Sisters and Brother, Bennie Sue Goss of Humble, Mary Lou Erwin of Humble, James White of Humble. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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JOHNNIE W. BOOTH Johnnie W. Booth, 86, of Bayfield, Colorado, formerly of Shelby County, died April 2, 2018, at his residence in Bayfield. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born December 5, 1931, in Sweeney, Texas, to John Booth and Nellie Maude Drace Booth. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Marian Frances Booth; Brother, Joe Booth; Sisters, Leona Amburn, Violet Bonnett; Half Sister, Elsie Poole. Survivors include, Children, Cherri Dodd & husband, Roger, of Bayfield, Colorado, Frank Booth & wife, Candie, of Newton, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| JAKE PAUL PORTER Jake Paul Porter, 82, of Center, Texas, died April 1, 2018 in Center. Interment will be in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on June 7, 1935 in Center to Bud and Lula Mae Porter. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| ALBERT LEE BARNFIELD Albert Lee Barnfield, 57, of Center, died March 30, 2018, in Tyler. He was born February 27, 1961, in Dallas, to Lee James Barnfield and Juanita Sampson Barnfield. He was preceded in death by, Brothers, Oliver G. Williams, G. B. Williams, Jr., Buster Bob Barnfield, Joel. E. Mary; Sisters, Linda Fay Williams, Cashion Livingston. Survivors include, Wife, Alice Kay Welch; Parents, Lee James Barnfield and Juanita Sampson Barnfield; Children, Clayton Patrick Barnfield, Jennifer Lee Barnfield, Priscilla Hudson, Shawn Canales, Summer Sims, Tracy Hewitt, Tia Kae Knoll, Steven Ray Knoll; Sisters, Elaine Williams Belanger, Helen Barnfield Ratcliff, Glenda Kay Williams, Mary Jane Marty Boren. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| MAYNARD WILSON Maynard Wilson, 93, of Toledo Bend, died March 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1925, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He proudly served his country during World War II, entering service in the U.S. Army and later serving with the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Barbara Wilson. Survivors include, Sons, Laurie Wilson & wife, Margaret of Toledo Bend, Texas, Rick Wilson & wife, Traci of Elk Grove, California. Visit www.ForestOaksFuneralHome.com to offer memories and condolences. Arrangements are under the direction of T. A. Lane & Forest Oaks Funeral Home, located at 601 W. Gibson Street (Hwy. 190) in Jasper, Texas. |
| KATHY HIMES Kathy Himes, 64, of Nacogdoches, died April 2, 2018 in Nacogdoches. She was born on August 9, 1953 in Center, Texas. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. |
| A. J. RUNNELS, JR. A. J. Runnels Jr., 75, of Joaquin, died April 3, 2018, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born January 22, 1943, in Logan, to A. J. Runnels and Charlie Fate Briggs Runnels. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Turdy Runnels; Brother-in-law, Bryan Fountain. Survivors include, Children, Alan J. Runnels of Joaquin, Donald R. Runnels of Joaquin, Kevin D. Runnels of Joaquin, Melinda Harvey & husband, Jason, of Joaquin, Brittany Whitton & husband, Gary, of Joaquin; Brother, Charles Runnels & wife, Marsha; Sisters, Glenda, Rita Morris & husband, Donnie, Gail Fountain, Melissa Runnels. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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