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ALICE AMELIA ZENTER WEST
Alice Amelia Zenter West, 91, of Center, Texas, died July 10, 2024, Center, Texas. She was born on June 14, 1933, in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, to John Frederick Zenter and Fannie Spruill Zenter. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Tommy West; Parents; Brother, John Zenter; Sister, Sue Moore. Survivors include, Sons, Ronnie West & wife Connie, Danny West & wife Susan, Troy West & wife Kim, Kerry West & wife Florence.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
FRANKLIN RONALD JACKSON II
Franklin Ronald (Ronny) Jackson II, 56, of Jackson Community, died July 5, 2024, in a tragic motor vehicle accident turning into the driveway of his home. Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on October 2, 1967, in Ruston, Louisiana, to Barbara and Ronnie Jackson Sr., who have preceded him in death. Survivors include, Sister, VJ Jackson.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
LACEY KYLE RACHAL
Lacey Kyle Rachal, 41, formerly of Center, died July 1, 2024. Interment was in Centuries Memorial Park, Benton, Louisiana. She was born September 1, 1982, in Shreveport, Louisiana, but spent most of her childhood in Center, Texas. Survivors include, Mother, Mona Reeves; Fathers, Steve Rachal and wife Dianne, John Reeves and wife Amy; Sister, Sara and husband Matt Luquire; Brother, Winston Reeves and husband Jason Crum; Sister, Halley and husband J.B. Gibbs; Sister, Amber Rachal and husband Sean McClanahan; Stepbrother, Vincent Walker.
Services under the direction of Osborn Funeral Home, Shreveport, Louisiana.
PAULINE MARY COX SANDIFER
Pauline Mary Cox Sandifer, 94, of Center, Texas, died July 15, 2024, in Center, Texas. Her wishes were to be cremated. She was born in Harlingen, Texas, on September 11, 1929, to Emmett Floyd Cox and Violet Irene (Buel) Cox. She was preceded in death by, Husbands, Howard Sandifer, Melvin C. Sears; Parents; Son, John Sears; Daughter, Linda Remedies; Brothers, Delbert Cox and Dow Cox. Survivors include, Son, Ronnie Sears & wife, Lydia; Daughters, Vickey Dudley & husband, Steve Patricia Windham & fiancé, Mandel; Brother, Emmett Cox; Sister, Sue Hobson; Daughter-in-law, Lori Smith; Son-in-law, Robert Remedies.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
ANNIE PEARL CARAWAY HOOPER
Annie Pearl Caraway Hooper, 71, of Timpson and formerly of Dallas, died July 8, 2024 in Timpson. Interment was in Smyrna Cemetery, Timpson. She was born October 25, 1952. Survivors include, Son, Robert Hooper of Timpson; Daughter, Tamiko Hooper McCoy of Dallas; Brother, Lewis Caraway, Jr. of Timpson; Sister, Bert Richardson of Timpson; Brother, Charles Caraway of Round Rock; Sister, Cathy Caraway of Timpson; Brother, Jerry Caraway of Shreveport, Louisiana; Sister, Mattie Caraway of Spring; Brother, Reggie Caraway of Timpson; Sister, Lisa Caraway of Timpson.
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
KENA RENA RUTH
Kena Rena Ruth, 57, of Center, died July 18, 2024, in Center. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. She was born December 26, 1966, in Center, to Earl Windham and Frances Perez. She was preceded in death by, Sister, Tara Blue; Stepmother, Bonnie Windham. Survivors include, Children, Frances Maldonado of Dallas, Jameson (Scotty) Hughes of Center, Latricia Flores, Alejandro Jimenez of Center, Jacqueline Flores of Houston; Sisters, Jeannette Biggars, Michelle Jackson and husband, Cecil, Shelly Porter and husband, Jody; Father, Earl Windham and wife, Patsy; Mother, Frances Perez.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
DAVID PAUL SWANZY
David Paul Swanzy, 86, of Center, Texas, died peacefully at home onJuly 18, 2024. Interment was in Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on March 26, 1938, in Longview, Texas, to William Robert “Bob” Swanzy and Sallie Mae Billingsley Swanzy. In 1955, David graduated from Center High School as valedictorian, a year ahead of his age group. He was preceded in death by, Wife of 23 years, Elizabeth Ann Rice Swanzy; Wife of 21 years, Janet Sitges Swanzy; Parents, William Robert and Sallie Mae Billingsley Swanzy; Brothers, William Robert Swanzy, Jr., Jack Richard Swanzy, Melvin Earl Swanzy; Sisters, Sarah Jane Swanzy Golden and Martha Sue Swanzy; Brother-in-law, Donia Dixon “Pete” Golden; Sister-in-law, Wynona Lee “Nonie” Kirl Swanzy. Survivors include, Wife of 18 years, Maelinda Shepherd Swanzy; Son, David Michael Swanzy of Tyler; Daughter, Elizabeth Suzanne “Betsy” Swanzy of Summit, MS; Stepsons, Berry Morgan Chamness of Philadelphia, PA., Thomas Kelly Chamness and wife Lisa of Baltimore, MD., Matthew Shepherd Chamness of Galveston.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
ALBERT LOUIS REYNOLDS, JR.
Albert Louis Reynolds, Jr., 55, of Tyler, Texas, died July 17, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on June 27, 1969, in Center, Texas, to Albert Reynolds, Sr. and Betty (Gordon) Reynolds. He graduated from Center high school class of 1988. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Suzanna Reynolds; Father, Albert Reynolds, Sr. Survivors include, Sons, Tyler Reynolds and wife Allyson, Colton Stacks and wife Kelsey; Daughter, Megan Reynolds and husband Levi Hudson; Mother, Betty Reynolds; Sister, Teresa Jones and husband Scott.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
JOHNNY GLEN HARGROVE
Johnny Glen Hargrove, 82, of Shelbyville, died July 21, 2024, in Shelbyville. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born March 22, 1942, in San Augustine, Texas to John Hollis Hargrove and Mary Allene Elliott Hargrove. He served in the United States Coast Guard. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Frances Hargrove; Wife, Connie Hargrove; Son, John Hargrove; Daughter, Cindy Sharp; Parents; Son-in-law, Richard Sharp, Sr. Survivors include, Children, Kim Hargrove Bridges, Jessica Hargrove, Jared Hargrove and wife, Felicia; Sisters, Carolyn and husband, Joe Lawson; Mary Smith.
LARRY KEVIN HENDRICKS
Larry Kevin Hendricks, 41, died May 17, 2024. He was born July 3, 1982. He was preceded in death by, Son, Landon Hendricks; Sister, Lesa Davis; Dad, Arvil Larry Hendricks; Mom, Beverly Griffin. Survivors include, Wife, Charlotte Hendricks of Beeville; Sons, Tristan Hendricks of Joaquin, Mikah Hendricks of Beeville; Daughter, Avery Hendricks of Beeville; Sister, Pamela Gwen Rodriquez; Brother-in-law, Roberto Rodriquez of Lufkin.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
ESTER EARL EDWARDS
Ester “QT” Earl Edwards, 92 of Center, Texas, died July 18, 2024, at Focus Care Nursing Center in Center, Texas. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. He was born in Center, Texas on July 4, 1932, to the late Burk Edwards and Birdie Lee Holman Edwards. Survivors include, Wife of 67 years, Pauline Edwards; Daughters, Arlene Edwards, Pam Young (John), Brenda Gail Woodard (Perry), Nicole Akil (Jerome); Sisters, Geraldine Hale (Don), Birdie Lee Criner.
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary, 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at http://www.hicksmortuary.net.
VERNON DEWAYNE GARRETT
Vernon Dewayne Garrett "Chatty," 61, died July 16, 2024. Interment will be in Thompson Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born May 15, 1963 to L.W. and Mary Ruth Garrett. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Larry Hubbard; Sister, LaRhonda Gail Redmond. Survivors include, Daughter, Ebony Colston of Nacogdoches; Special person, Stella Hewitt of Lufkin; Brothers, Dr. Jackie Garrett (Joyce) of Beaumont, Danny Brown (Vernice) of Center; Sisters, Karen Jackson of Center, Charlotte Garrett of Center.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home in Center, Texas.