J. T. FURLOW
J. T. (Shorty/Jake) Furlow, 85, of Huxley, died May 17, 2023, at his home in Huxley, Texas.  Interment was in Sholar Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born November 14, 1937, in Shelby County, to James T. Furlow and Vera Permenter Furlow.  He was preceded in death by, Father, James T. Furlow; Mother, Vera Permenter Furlow; Brothers, Harold Furlow, Edward Furlow; Sons, Ricky Ethridge, James Ethridge. Survivors include, Wife, Willie Mae (Sally) Furlow; Brother, Royce Gene Furlow; Children, Patsy Prinz & husband Willie Prinz, Ann Hargrove & husband Richard Hargrove, Richard Furlow, Brenda Ethridge, James Ray Collum, Janet Burleigh & husband Steve Burleigh.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at http://www.watsonandsonsfh.com

ROBERT CLINTON LILLY
Robert Clinton “Clint” Lilly, 41, of Timpson, Texas, died May 13, 2023, in Nacogdoches.  Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was  born in Nacogdoches, Texas to Danny and Sharon Lilly on January 10, 1982. He attended Timpson High School.  He was preceded in death by his mother.  Survivors include, Father, Danny Hoye Lilly; Wife, Heather Lilly; Children, Rylee Carmela Lilly, Bailee Anne Lilly, Nathan Chase Lilly & wife Kristen, Carter Cheyenne Smith; Sister, Samantha Halstead & husband John; Brother, Greg Lanier & wife Genina.
Services are under the direction of Laird Funeral Home of Nacogdoches. Online condolences can be made at lairdfh.net.

MAC WARREN
Mac Warren, 74, of Center, Texas, died May 22, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in Wimberly Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on November 19, 1948, in Center, Texas, to Joyce Clyde Warren and Margaret Elizabeth Goodwyn Warren.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Father-in-law, Billie Joe O’Rear;
Mother-in-law, Mittie O’Rear; Brother, J. C. Warren.  Survivors include, Wife,  Valerie Warren; Daughters, Melissa Casey, husband Jesse, Denise Merriman, husband Rob; Brothers, George Warren & wife Vicky, Larry Warren & wife Tamie; Sister-in-law, Reneta Jones; Brother-in-law, Sammy O’Rear & wife Yvonne.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM CHARLES CASSELL
William Charles Cassell (aka W.C. or Dub), 83, died May 22, 2023. Interment will be in Dunnigan Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born April 12,1940 to Charles Cassell and Jimalee Webb Cassell in Shelbyville, Texas.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Donald Cassell & wife, Marybeth, Wayne Cassell & wife, June.
Survivors include, Wife, Barbara (Bobbie) Cassell; Sons, Michael Cassell (Beatrice) of Eldorado, Arkansas, Randy Cassell (Brenda) of Shelbyville, Texas; Daughter, Charlsie Clark (John) of Shelbyville, Texas; Sister, Peggy Turner of Beaumont, Texas; Sister in Law, Opal (Bob) Vanlandingham. 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

SARA BALLENGER EAVES
Sara Ballenger Eaves, 74, of Tenaha, died May 22, 2023, in Carthage.  Interment will be in Restland Cemetery, Tenaha.  She was born July 16, 1948, in Wills Point, to Sam Ballenger and Lola Belle Ballenger.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Dr. Richard Ballenger; Sister, Diane Scritchfield; Father and Mother-in-law, Floyd and Maurice Eaves.  Survivors include, Husband, Renny Eaves of Tenaha; Daughter, Elizabeth Maloy & husband Austin of Carthage; Brother-in-law, Randall Eaves of Huxley; Sisters-in-law, Liz Ballenger of Nacogdoches, Texas, Janice Faussett & husband David of Tenaha, Texas. 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

CHARLES RAY SHEPPARD
Charles Ray Sheppard, 71, of Shelbyville, died May 19, 2023 at his home in Shelbyvllle.  Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Woods Community.  He was preceded in death by, Mother, Minnie Louise Sheppard (Bill); Father, T. C. Cartwright; Brother, James Cartwright; Sister, Shirley Patton; Daughter, Marcia Osby.  Survivors include, Wife, Ramona Sheppard; Children, Rodney Gray, Charles Sheppard, Jr. (Launa), Monica Chatman (Phillip), Derrick Sheppard, Kajlauna Gray, Chadrick Sheppard (Jackie), Cornelius Gray (Kattie), Charlotte Jallow (Cherno), Kristen Sheppard, Kimberly Sheppard, Christopher Sheppard, Mario Osby (Teresa), Michael Osby (Val), Caira Osby (Sam), Sahara Osby (Kristi); Siblings, Regina Sheppard, Elaine Brooks (Edward), Delores Earl (Bennett), Denise Cartwright (David), Anita Moody (Vernella), Felicia Holmes, Iva Lee Cartwright, Billy Sheppard, Carl Wayne Sheppard, Ricky Sheppard, Floyd Sheppard.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.