LANEY PARKER
Laney Parker, 15, of Center, died May 13, 2020, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born August 13, 2004, to Brad and Erica Parker of Center. Currently a student at Center High School, she is actively involved in cheerleading, softball, and the theatre department.  Survivors include, Parents, Brad and Erica Parker of Center; Sister, Lexi Parker of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Grandparents, Glenda Hooper of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Joe and Cindy Welch of Center; Great-grandparents, Tommy and Gracie Stockstill of Center, Joy Hooper of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

ROBERT ROY ELLIS
Robert Roy (Bobby) Ellis, 53, died May 12, 2020.  He was born in Houston on January 22, 1967 to Roy Howard Ellis and Pamela Meyer Ellis.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Angie Coutorie Ellis.  Survivors include, Sons, Robbie of Vivian Louisiana, Jaxon “Jax” of Houston; Daughter, London Anne of Houston; Sisters, Sondra Ellis-Fowee & husband Thomas of Houston, Brandi Ellis-Garza & husband Ray of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

MARY BELL ANDERSON
Mary Bell Anderson, 85, of Center, Texas, died May 15, 2020 in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Interment will be in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born August 9, 1934, in Joaquin, Texas, to Wayne Lee Walker and Lottie Mae Wilson Walker. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, J. W. Dawson; Son, Charles Wayne Dawson; Brothers, David Walker, Gerald Walker, Roy Walker.  Survivors include, Husband, Timothy Anderson; Son, Chester Dawson & wife Linda of Center; Daughter, Vicki Jones & husband Tommy of Carthage; Brother, Paul Wayne Walker & wife Brenda of Stanley, Louisiana; Sister, Lillian Wallace of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

RICHARD E. McGEE
Richard E. McGee, 78, of Lufkin, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his residence.  Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born September 3, 1941 in San Augustine, Texas to Jessie Wagstaff and John A. McGee.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Gertrude Lane, Mary Joyce McGee; Brothers, Kenneth McGee, John Calvin McGee.  Survivors include, Wife, LaDeva Hanson McGee of Lufkin; Children and spouses, Carla & Dale Hite of Center, Richard Lynn McGee of Center, Alan & Robin Burnett of Lufkin, Dacia & Sid Ballow of Garrison; Sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen & Lewis Butler of San Augustine; Brother-in-law, James Lane of Nederland.
Online condolences can be sent at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.
Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, Texas

WILLIAM HOWARD HORTON
William “Bill” Howard Horton, 89, of Nacogdoches, Texas, died May 18, 2020 in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Interment will be in Tennessee Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born January 9, 1931 in Timpson, Texas, to William Dottra Horton and Ruth Lee (East) Horton.  He joined the Army and served his country in the National Guard.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Bobbi Horton; Son, Michael Howard Horton; Daughter, Jeanne Martin; Sister, Peggy Ruth Cook.  Survivors include, Grandchildren, Jeanne Guinther, Lindsey Vaughan, Caleb Horton, Regan Brock, Autumn Horton, Rebecca Bradford. 
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

JAMES EUGENE HICKS
James Eugene Hicks, 50, died May 12, 2020.  “Jim” was born on June 8, 1969 in Fremont, California to Charlotte Darlene and William Frank Hicks.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Erica Hicks of Center and Tyler; Son, Nathaniel Hicks & wife Chelsea of Tyler; Brothers, Dale Jennings & wife Jani of Bellevue, Nebraska, Dan Jennings & wife Susan of Morgan Hil, California.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hilliard Funeral Home in Van, Texas.

ELMIRIA INGRAM
Elmiria Ingram, 87, of Carthage, Texas, died May 10, 2020. She was born to Charles and Gladys Byrd Ingram on October 31, 1932.  Interment was in Shady Grove Cemetery, Gary, Texas.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter, Patricia Ingram; One Sister; Four Brothers.  Survivors include, Daughters, Louella (Edgar) Sanders of Center, Linda Ingram Johnson of Carthage, Alice (Howard) Lewis of Carthage, Youlandia Ingram of Dallas; Sons, James (Yvonne) Ingram of Longview, Frank (Rachel) Ingram of Logansport, Larry (Jennifer) Ingram of Center; Brother, Ulyssie (Willie Mae) Ingram of Center.
Allen Dave Funeral Home, Carthage, Texas

KENNETH WAYNE WARR
Kenneth Wayne Warr, 82, of Lafayette, Louisiana, died May 17, 2020, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in Short Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born February 1, 1938, in Center, to Tilmon Warr and Gladys Hughes Warr. He served his country in the United States Army.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Jean Bridges Warr; Stepdaughter, Becky Bridges; Sister, Dolores Warr Walker.  Survivors include, Brother, Gaylon Warr of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; Brother-in-law, Gen Walker of Center; Step-son, Robert Bridges of Lafayette, Louisiana.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

TOMMY RAY WEST
Tommy Ray West, 89, of Center, Texas, died May 15, 2020 in Center, Texas.  He was  born November 27 1930, in Zwolle, Louisiana, to Tom West and Ida Meshell West. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force. He was sent to Germany just after WWII had ended and his enlistment was for two years. Because of the situation in Europe at the time, his enlistment was extended two more years. He was stationed in Rhein Main, Germany where they were carrying out what they called “The Berlin Air Lift”. This was a program in which food was being flown into the people there, because they had no food available.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Ted West, Marvin West.  Survivors include, Wife, Alice West; Sons, Ronald (Ronny) West & wife, Connie of Georgia, Danny West & wife, Susan of Center, Troy West & wife, Kim of Azle, Kerry West & wife Florence of Center; Sister, Margie West Homer of Kent, Ohio.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas