DR. JOE NEAL LACY
Dr. Joe Neal Lacy, 66, died suddenly and unexpectedly May 7, 2023.  He was born to John Neal Lacy and Zelma Palmer Lacy on December 2, 1956, in Center, Texas.  He graduated from Center High School and Summa Cum Laude with a Biology degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. He attended medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he also completed a Surgical Infectious Disease Fellowship, a General Surgery Internship and an Orthopedic Surgery Residency. He and a partner established an orthopedic surgery practice in Sherman & Denison Texas. Although entirely resolved later, upon learning of a health concern, Joe ended his surgical career and obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas at Austin. After several years of healthcare consulting with a prominent consulting firm in Dallas, Joe returned to medicine, completing a Radiology Residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, followed by a Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. For the past sixteen years, Joe has been a radiologist with Radiology Associates in Fort Worth. Joe received many awards and honors during his career and was a member of several professional medical organizations.  Survivors include, Wife,  Jane Ann Freese Lacy; Sons, Wilke, Grey, Luke; Daughter, Anna; Sisters, Nancy Warr, Linda Reinhart, Janice Compton. 
Memorial: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts be made to Vida Nueva, a church in El Salvador, which Joe served during several missionary trips. Instructions to give online or by mail can be found at https://www.goodnewsinaction.org/donate. Or to The Roughrider Foundation, P. O. Box 152, Center, TX 75935, in Joe’s memory.  Please note Joe Lacy on the check.
Arrangements Robertson Mueller Harper Funerals, Cremations & Life Celebrations 1500 Eighth Avenue – Fort Worth, Texas 817-924-4233

LINDA YARBOROUGH
Linda Yarborough, 75, of Silsbee, Texas, died April 29, 2023.  Her wishes were to be cremated and a private family service.  She attended school in Nederland and Timpson Texas. She lived and worked in Center Texas for many years before moving to Silsbee. She was preceded in death by son, O'Neal Jackson Jr., Parents, Maurice and Melba Crouch, Brother and Sister, Jack Wilson and Judy Wilson.  Survivors include, Daughters, Angie Bridges (James), Yolanda Barton; Brothers, Mike Crouch, Melvin Crouch (Barbara); Sister, Melissa Crouch Burton (Roger).
Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022. The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com
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WILLIE B. ANDERSON ELLIOTT
Willie B. Anderson Elliott, 99, of Shelbyville, Texas, died May 13, 2023, in Shelbyville, Texas.  Interment was in West Hamilton Cemetery, Shelby County.   She was born on September 3, 1923, in Shelby County, Texas, to Wright J. Anderson and Sybil (Lout) Anderson.  She graduated from Shelbyville High School.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Herbert A. Elliott; Sons, Wayne (Hub) Elliott, Aubrey Gene Elliott; Brother, Cleveland Anderson.  Survivors include, Daughter, Patricia Jackson & husband Jimmy; Daughter-in-law, Carolyn Elliott.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

BRANDON QUARTEZ HORTON
Brandon Quartez Horton, 33, of Nacogdoches, Texas, died May 6, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Interment was in Mt. Gillion Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born in Center, Texas on November 08, 1988, to Desmond Steadman and Caroline Horton.  He graduated from Tenaha High School Class of 2007. Survivors include, Children,Daughter, ZyKeira Chancey of Nacogdoches, Daughter, Destiny Horton of Nacogdoches, Son, Josiah Horton of Nacogdoches, Son, Ayden Horton of Nacogdoches; Mother, Caroline Horton-Wilson (husband Kelvin Wilson) of Tenaha; Father, Desmond Steadman (wife Monia) of Tenaha; Siblings, DeAndre Horton (wife Shelisa) of McKinney, LaDarren Cooks of Tenaha, DeMon "Tootie" Horton (wife Shanta) of Pineland, Takavion Wilson of Tenaha, JaMon Moore (wife Jasmine) of San Augustine, Wendi Moore of Center, Jacolby Ivy of Longview, Shanequa Anderson (husband Lee) of Fort Worth, Kandi Dent (husband Kenny) of Tenaha, Lance Steadman of Tenaha, Lataejha Steadman of Tenaha.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

FRANKIE BLUNT SCRUGGS
Frankie Blunt Scruggs, 82, of Joaquin, died May 15, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment was in Lone Cedar Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born June 29, 1940, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Lawrence Carroll Blunt and Pearl House Blunt. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Johnny Blunt, Jerry Blunt; Half-brother, Bill Blunt; Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law, Dan Meisner, Lera Childress and husband Russell, Hervy Scruggs and wife Lorene, Avis Lambert and husband ER, Errollene Brimberry and husband Lee, W.L. Scruggs, Audrey Dyer and husband Gary, Hilburn and Glenda Scruggs, and Zig Melton.  Survivors include, Husband, Joe Scruggs of Joaquin; Son, Richard Scruggs & wife Wanda of Joaquin; Daughter, Vickie McFadden & husband Neal of Joaquin; Brothers, Bubba Blunt & wife Sandra of Grand Cane, Louisiana, Jimmy Blunt of Stanley, Louisiana; Sisters, Linda Owens & husband Arnold of Frierson, Louisiana, Deborah Meisner of Converse, Louisiana; Sisters-in-law, Eva Melton of Joaquin, Sylvia Scruggs Michael of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at http://www.watsonandsonsfh.com

LINDA GAYLE ROE
Linda Gayle Roe, 81, of Center, died May 16, 2023, in Center.  Interment was in Old Home Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born August 30, 1941, in Many, Louisiana, Linda to Euell Fields Oliver and Alliwese Pugh Oliver. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Sharon Soltau.  Survivors include, Husband, George Roe; Son, Charles Roe & wife Cecelia; Daughters, Cheryl Roe, Andrea Peacock & husband Courtland; Sisters, Lois Oliver, Frances Cole, Marie Chisum.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com