JUDY GOODRUM
Judy Goodrum, 80, of Timpson, died June 12, 2024, in Nacogdoches.  Interment will be in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.  She was born on October 12, 1943 in Houston, Texas.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Winston Leon Goodrum; Brothers, Henry Harmon, Gene Harmon.  Survivors include, Daughter, Trisha Goodrum; Sisters-in-law, Mattie Goodrum, Alice Harmon.

TOM MARTIN, JR.
“Buddy” Tom Martin, Jr., 64, of Joaquin, died June 10, 2024, in Louisiana. Interment will be in North Jericho Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born August 3, 1959, in Center, to John Thomas Martin and Claudia Mae Cogswell Martin.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Bill Belrose, Roy Belrose, Truman Belrose, Austin Belrose; Sister, June Dobos.  Survivors include, Sisters, Laverne Martin Sanders of Mt. Enterprise, Billie Davis of Colorado, Eva Dewitt of Carthage; Brothers, C.D. Belrose of Dayton, Red Belrose of Lufkin.
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ELMAGENE MALONE DANIELS
Elmagene Malone Daniels, 62, of Center, Texas, died June 5, 2024, in Leander, Texas.  Interment will be in Roberts Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas.  She was born to Oscar Davis and MeckEllen Malone on August 13, 1961.  She was preceded in death by, Brothers, L. C. Malone (Teronica), Johnny L. Davis; Sister, Verna Blount.  Survivors include, Husband, George Daniles of Center, Texas; Daughters,NaEllen Malone, Seresa Moore, NaTasha Malone; Son, Channing Daniels (Mellody); Sisters, Michelle Brooks (Anthony), Martha Jean Jiner, Ella Louise Davis, Raqual Davis Butler; Brothers, Charles Davis (Marsha), Richard Malone, Kevin Davis (Teresa).
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net

WILLIAM CHADWICK WARREN
William Chadwick “Chad” Warren, died June 12, 2024, in Mount Pleasant, Texas.  He was born January 16, 1970, to William “Bill” and Donna, in Center, Texas.  He was preceded in death by, Father, William “Bill” Spencer Warren, Jr.; Mother, Donna Warren Holt.  Survivors include, Sister, Paige & husband Mitchell Osburn of Bryan; Stepfather, Bill Holt of Center; Aunts and Uncles, Barbara & Sammy Dance of Center, Kathleen Warren of New Orleans, Louisiana; Daughter, Katie Lee Hughes of Arlington.

MARGARET BELL KAY
Margaret Bell Kay, 88, of Shelbyville, died June 17, 2024, at Pine Grove Nursing Center.  Interment will be in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born November 10, 1935, in Center, Texas, to Arthur W. and Ruby Cain Bell. She graduated from Strong High School in 1953.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Elwood Kay; Brothers, James and Charlie Bell; Sons-in-law, Aubrey Morgan and Billy Bowers.  Survivors include, Daughters by birth, Deborah Morgan, Kim Kay; Daughter by choice, Sherre Bowers; Sister, Lois O’Rear.
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KENNETH DALE STRICKLAND
Kenneth Dale Strickland (Stick), of Crosby and Joaquin, Texas, died June 12, 2024. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center.  He was born on October 16, 1953, to A. D. and Hazel Strickland in Beaumont, Texas.  He was preceded in death by, Wife, Linda Strickland; Father, A. D. Strickland; Mother, Hazel Strickland.  Survivors include, Son, Ricky Strickland of Beaumont; Daughters, Kristi Strickland of Joaquin, Michelle Rollocks & husband, Felix of Crosby; Brother, Larry Strickland & wife, Mary Beth of Vidor.
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RICHARD DEAN McCONNELL
Richard Dean McConnell, 78, of Timpson, died June 17, 2024, in Houston.  His wishes were to be cremated.  He was born November 6, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to  Adry McConnell, Sr. and Florence Snow McConnell.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Mary Jane Hanson, JoAnn Hughes, Jan Nick.  Survivors include, Daughters, Carrie Ann Lawrence of California, Wendy Wallace & husband, Troy of Timpson, Laura Yanez of Center; Brother, Adry McConnell, Jr. of Minnesota; Sister, Judy Anderson of Minnesota.
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