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Week Ending April 21, 2011

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OBITUARIES

GOLDA WILLIAMS GRAVES
Golda Williams Graves, 93, of Timpson, Texas, died April 14, 2011 in Garrison, Texas. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born January 19, 1918 in Stockman, Texas, to David Lee Williams and Elizabeth Rhodes Williams. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Heber Williams; Sisters, Maureen Moore, Marie Crawford. Survivors include, Son, Richard Clanton Graves & wife Rita (Johnson) of Timpson; Sister, Wanda Williams Horn of Kirbyville.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net 
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

 
JOHN BALLARD
John Ballard, 62, died April 12, 2011. He was born January 20, 1949 in Marshall, Texas to Waymon and Effie Ballard. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Weldon Ballard, Bob Ballard, Charles “Buster” Ballard. Survivors include, Son, Peter John (PJ) Ballard & wife Elizabeth and daughter Kaylee; Sisters, Barbara Calderon, Virginia Lout Helms.
The family will be having a private service to celebrate his life.
 
MILDRED ANN "Millie" FORMBY THRIFT
Mildred Ann “Millie” Formby Thrift, 70, of Nacogdoches, Texas, died April 18, 2011 in Nacogdoches. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. She was born July 29, 1940, in Houston, Texas to Jack Formby and Cecilia Mildred Thevenot Gremillion. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Ralph Thrift. Survivors include, Son, Mike Thrift & wife Terry of Timpson; Daughter, Claudia Ann Thrift of Humble, Texas; Brother, Charles Gremillion of New Roads, Louisiana; Sisters, Janece Booth & husband Dr. William Booth of Big Canoe, Georgia, Patty Heatherington & husband Max of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net 
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas
 
GEORGE RAYMOND WALTERS
George Raymond Walters, 61, of Joaquin, died April 14, 2011 at his home. At his request, George Walters was cremated. He was born November 11, 1949 in Houston to George Dorman Walters and Mollie Almeda Strong Walters. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Raymond Duane Walters. Survivors include, Wife, Barbara Walters; Son, Christopher Paul Walters & wife, Janet of Shelbyville; Brothers, Mike Walters & wife, Cathy of Joaquin, Dorman Walters & wife, Paula of Duncan, Oklahoma, Richard “Dicky” Walters of Louisa, Kentucky;
Sisters, Pamela Contreras of Louisa, Kentucky, Kim Weisbach of Duncan, Oklahoma.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

 
DAVID WAYNE EAVES
David Wayne Eaves, 49, of Lufkin, died April 13, 2011. Burial was in Tennessee Cemetery, Shelby County. David was born July 29, 1961 in Houston, Texas to Buddy Eaves and Evangeline Ketterling Eaves. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include, Mother, Evangeline Crawford of Center; Sister, Pamela Kay Goodwin of Joaquin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
REV. JAMES "Jim" BRADLEY
Rev. James “Jim” Bradley, 53, of Tenaha, died April 14, 2011 at his home. Burial was in Westley Chapel, Houston County. He was born July 9, 1957 in Pasadena to James Ronald Bradley and Glory Dawn Lacewell Bradley. He served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by, Father, James Ronald Bradley; Brother, Keith Wayne Bradley. Survivors include, Wife, Leslie Bradley of Tenaha; Sons, Wes Bradley & wife Victoria of Germany, Ron Bradley of Tenaha; Daughter, Katie Weeks & husband William of Lufkin; Mother, Glory Cooper of Nacogdoches; Sisters, Pam Porter & husband Charlie of Nacogdoches, Linda Walker & husband Jimmy of Humble.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JEWELL MILFORD HENSLEY
Jewell Milford Hensley, 90, of Channelview, died April 11, 2011. Burial was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born May 2, 1920, in Timpson, Texas, to Francis Marion Milford and Sarah Elizabeth Moore Milford. Survivors include, Children, Charles Hensley & wife Diann of Hardin, Texas, Virginia Hensley Wilke & husband Otto of Waco, Ronnie Hensley of Houston.
Online condolences can be sent at www.crespoandjirrels.com 
Crespo & Jirrels Funeral Home
JOHNNIE B. BAILEY
Johnnie B. Bailey, 93, of Center, died April 17, 2011 at her home. Burial was in Short Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born March 8, 1918 in Shelby County. She was preceded in death by, Husband, J. High Bailey; Daughter, Estelle Carroway. Survivors include, Sons, Jerry Barlow & wife Rhonda of Center, Bobby Barlow & wife Betty of Center; Daughters, Lillian Williams of Dallas, Clara Clary of Dallas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
RODNEY JOSEPH STUTES, SR.
Rodney Joseph Stutes, Sr., 89, of Gary died April 8, 2011 at his home. Burial was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born October 31, 1921, in Crowley, Louisiana, to Horace and Alicia Marie Dupuis Stutes. He served his country in the U. S. Army during WWII. Mr. Stutes was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Rodney Stutes, Jr.; Brother, Kerney Stutes, Sisters, Leola Ihrig, Lydia Hutchinson. Survivors include, Wife, Ozell Stutes of Gary; Sons, David Ray Stutes of Cleveland, Mike Stutes & wife Tracy of Gary, Wesley Stutes & wife Lynn of Gary, Kenny Stutes of Trinity; Daughter, Beverly Ann Stutes Coburn & husband “Sparky” of Cleveland.
Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home
HENRY MILLER
Henry Miller, 85, of Center, died April 19, 2011 in Shreveport. Burial will be in Folsom Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born September 17, 1925 in Shelby County to Carroll F. Miller and Willie Brittain Miller. Mr. Miller served his country in the U. S. Navy during WW II. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Vera Miller; Brother, Calvin Miller. Survivors include, Wife, Jackie Edge Miller of Center; Daughter, Carolyn Cochran & husband Larry of Center; Sons, John H. Miller, Jr. & wife Kay of San Antonio, Steve Miller & wife Susan of Round Rock.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
KENNETH HAMPTON CLIFTON
Kenneth Hampton Clifton, 72, of San Augustine, died April 20, 2011in San Augustine. He was born October 21, 1938 in Shelby County to Sidney Ferrell Clifton and Susan Belle Armstreet Clifton. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Kenneth Bryan Clifton; Brothers, Charles Wayne Clifton, Kelton Clifton. Survivors include, Wife, Mary Weipert Clifton of San Augustine; Son, Michael Ray Clifton & wife, Shonda of Tenaha; Daughter, Angelia K. Esquivel & husband, Lalo of Angleton.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
WILLIAM MAURICE "Uncle Bill" HOLT
William Maurice “Uncle Bill” Holt, 74, of Tenaha, died April 19, 2011 in Nacogdoches. Burial was in Short Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born May 25, 1936 in Center to Sim Holt and Nellie Mae Holt. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

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