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Week Ending April 20, 2023
 

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OBITUARIES

ANDER D’ALESSANDRO ORTIZ
Ander D’Alessandro Ortiz, 2, of Tenaha, Texas, died April 10, 2023, in Tenaha, Texas.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  He was born on August 28, 2020, in Lufkin, Texas, to Delvin Ortiz and Marian Garcia.
This article is copied from Shelby County Today without permission.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

BURDEST LE ROY CROCKETT
Burdest LeRoy Crockett, 52, died April 7, 2023. He was bom on July 11, 1950 to Burdest Crockett and Lola Mae Dearon Crockett.  Interment was in Corinth Cemetery.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Lee Argie Booth; Sisters, Lue Venia Bames, Lizzia Crockett, Lue Willie Mosby, Velma Crockett, Doris Crockett; Brothers, Luke Crockett a, Lonnie Crockett. Survivors include, Daughter, Regina Booth (Travis) of Woods, Texas; Son, Roy Crockett of Shelbyville; Sisters, Lovie C. Boyd of Gloster, Louisiana, Iva Nell Simmons of San Augustine; Brother, James Earl Crockett of Sexton, Texas.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

 

 

CHARLSIE EMANIS MARCONE
Charlsie (Ginger) Emanis Marcone, 102, died April 11, 2023 one day before her 103 birthday. She was born April 12, 1920, in the Arcadia Community of Shelby County to J.W. Emanis and Eva Jane Gillespie Emanis.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, John Marcone; Sisters, Nara Emanis Hughes Kelly, Golda Emanis Punkoney; Brothers, Eloy Emanis, Walter Emanis, F.A. Emanis, Guy Emanis, and Blaine Emanis.  Survivors include, Daughter, Janet Marcone Simmons & husband Billy Simmons of Houston, Texas; Sister, Marie Emanis McCauley of Hemphill, Texas; Sisters-in-law, Adell Emanis,
Nancy Emanis.

Arrangements by Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, TX. Online condolences may be made at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/nacogdoches-tx/charlsie-marco...

JAMES FREDDIE SHELTON
James Freddie Shelton, 79, of Center, Texas, died April 13, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in Old Home Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on September 25, 1943, in Pasadena, Texas, to Freddie Shelton and Ruby Gordon Davis.  
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

CHARLOTTE HUGHES
Charlotte Hughes, 76, of Center, died April 14, 2023, in Center.  She was born July 23, 1947, in Center, to Julius Elzie Windham and Margaret Corinne Meyers Windham.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Jarel Wayne “Bubba” Hughes; Sisters, Louise Windham, Jerlyn Richards, Delores Windham, Donna Whittington; Brother, Randy Windham.  Survivors include, Daughter, Lisa Kettler of Center; Brother, Roger Dale Windham of Center.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

KIM WILLIAMS
Kim Williams, 63, of Center, died April 14, 2023, in Center.  Interment was in New Hope Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born July 1, 1959, in Center, to Charles Williams and Jackie Adams Williams.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Patrick Tyre; Sister, Kay Stewart.  Survivors include, Children, Roni and Adam Pleasant, Elizabeth Starkey, Franklin Windham; Sister, Jan Brown; Brothers, Andy Williams, Matt Williams, Jon Davis, Jason Davis; Stepmother, Frances Williams.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

PEGGY JO FLEMING
Peggy Jo Fleming, 81, of Center Texas, died March 24, 2023 in La Porte, Texas. She was born on January 17, 1942 in Center, Texas to Joe and Dorothy (Moore) Parker.  She was preceded in death by, Parents.  Survivors include, Son, Greg Fleming & wife Stacey of La Porte; Daughters, Angela Smith & husband Keith of Pineland, Rhonda Fleming of Pineland.

BOBBY RAY POWELL
Bobby “Bob” Ray Powell, 81, of Shelbyville, Texas, died April 15, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Interment was in West Hamilton Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on November 6, 1941, in Denton County, Texas, to J.M. and Mary Ella Powell.  He was preceded in death by, Parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Delsia Powell; Stepchildren, Brenda Yates & husband Pat, Rick Bailey; Brothers, Billy Powell & wife Trish, Jerry Powell.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

JIMMY OYD BRADSHAW
Jimmy Oyd “Ish” Bradshaw, 77, of Center, Texas, died April 16, 2023, in Bossier City, Louisiana.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center.  He was born on September 14, 1945, to John and Essie Gunnels Bradshaw.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Father-in-law, Clyde Windham; Mother-in-law, Virginia Windham; Brothers, Doyle Bradshaw, Benny Bradshaw; Sister, Sue Bradshaw Frame; Brothers-in-law, Bill Frame, D.E. Henry, Robert Windham.  Survivors include, Wife, Betty Bradshaw; Children, Michael Willoughby & wife Dorrie of Germany, Darla Hughes & husband Brent of Houston, Texas, Bo Bradshaw & wife Susan of Joaquin, Texas; Sisters, Billie Jean Henry of Longview, Texas, Ila Rae Williams of Lake Jackson, Texas.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

PAMELA DURHAM
Pamela Durham, 60, of Timpson, died April 13, 2023, in Timpson, Texas.  Interment was in Smyrna Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was  born on November 2, 1962 to Arthur and Wyceil Durham in Timpson. She attended Timpson High School.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Cotrell McClendon, Joe Durham; Sister, Salatha Garrett; Brother-in-law, Johnnie Furch. Survivors include, Sisters, Missionary Barbara (Supt. Marvin) Jackson, Jennifer(Steve) Earl, Missionary Rusby Harris, Alice (Ernesto) Rivera; Sister-in-law, Sandra McClendon Cooper.

DONNA WARREN HOLT
Donna Warren Holt, of Center, Texas, died April 16, 2023. She was born in Carthage, MS and grew up in Houston, TX.  She made her home in Center, Texas for 57 years. She was preceded in death by, Parents, Ona Mae and Almon Chadwick Boozer. Survivors include, Husband, Bill Holt, of Center; Daughter, Paige & husband Mitchell Osburn of Bryan, Texas; Son, Chad Warren of Austin, Texas; Step-son, Jim Holt & wife Donna of Tyler, Texas.

Services are under the direction of Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

KATHERINE ANN MARINO
Katherine Ann Marino, 77, of Timpson, died April 14, 2023 in Timpson, Texas.  Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson.  She was born on April 5, 1946 in Morgan City, Louisiana, to Herbert and Ellen Reeves Brown.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husbands, Luke Marino, Sr. and Rickey Gray; Daughters, Laura Marino, Angela Hughes.  Survivors include, Children, Luke Marino, Jr. & wife, Sherrie, Josephine Wise & husband, James, Bernadette Williams & husband, Donald Ray, Jennifer Pugh; Son-in-law, Thomas Hughes; Siblings, Lillie Glenn, Liz Brown, Harold Brown & wife, Jernyl.
Services under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

GWENDOLYN REENE BELSHA HOOPER
Gwendolyn Reené Belsha Hooper, 63, of Houston, died April 17, 2023, in Houston.  Interment was in Old Center Cemetery, Panola County.  She was born November 13, 1959, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Elton Lamar Belsha and Zelna Hughes Belsha.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Survivors include, Husband, Duane Hooper of Houston; Children, Timothy D. Hooper of Los Angeles, California, Robert Brian Hooper and wife Rachel of Shreveport, Louisiana, Alicia Dianne Hamilton and husband Jeff of Joaquin, William Preston Hooper and wife Shasta of Houston, Callie Reené Briggs and husband Jackie of Logansport, Louisiana, Amy Diane Fonseca and husband José Loera of San Antonio, Alex Hooper and wife Evette of Houston.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

RONNIE HUTTO
Ronnie Hutto, 72, of Joaquin, died April 7, 2023, in Joaquin.  He was born April 27, 1950, to Ernest Hutto and Lessie Williams Hutto.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Father-in-law, R.T. McKnight.  Survivors include, Wife, Kim Hutto of Joaquin; Son, Wade Hutto of Joaquin; Daughter, Stephanie Hutto of Timpson; Sister, Bertha Windham & husband Marshall of Center; Brothers, James Hutto & wife Laura of Center, Glen Hutto & wife Linda of Patoon.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

CELISHA RENEE CREECH
Celisha Renee Creech, 43, died April 13, 2023.  Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born March 19, 1980.  She was preceded in death by, Father-in-law, Buddy Creech.  Survivors include, Husband, Brady Creech; Son, Beau Creech & girlfriend Anna Beth Simmons; Daughter, Cora Creech; Mother, Tammy Neill & husband Randy of Whitehouse; Brother, Rocky Pless & wife Leslie; Mother-in-law, Bennette Creech Horton & husband George; Brother-in-law, Tony Creech & wife Candy.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

FAYE HOOPER
Faye Hooper, 86, of Martinsville, died April 15, 2023, in Nacogdoches.  Interment was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was Born November 1, 1936, to Riley Bush and Bura Lee Courtney Bush.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Raymond Hooper; Son-in-law, Ricky Fancher. Survivors include, Husband, Paul Hooper of Martinsville; Daughters, Brenda Fancher of Martinsville, Beverly Battles & husband Rick of Nacogdoches, Debbie Newton of South Carolina.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

BARBARA WORKS
Barbara “Granny” Works, 77, of Shelbyville, died April 13, 2023, in Shelbyville.  She was born March 30, 1946, in San Bernardino, California, to Harold Lewis Coe and Frances Lena Pinkler Coe.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter, Ruthie Carter Hughes.  Survivors include, Daughter, Cassandra Carter Yeager & husband Donnie.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

 

 

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