CHARLIE A. STEVENSON
Charlie A. Stevenson, 84, of Timpson, died September 8, 2020, in Nacogdoches.  Interment was in Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison, Texas.  He was born March 7, 1936, in Groesbeck to Robert James Stevenson and Corene (Jackson) Stevenson.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, James Edward Stevenson.  Survivors include, Wife, Lavenia Stevenson; Daughter, Rhonda “Jeannie” Warr & husband Ronnie; Sons, Michael Stevenson, Robert Stevenson & wife Helen; Daughter, Leslie Stevenson.
Online condolences can be sent at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com 

TOMMIE LaMERLE McCARTY COX
Tommie LaMerle McCarty Cox, 79, of Shelbyville, died September 10, 2020, in Nacogdoches.  Interment will be in East Hamilton Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born December 27, 1940, in Center, to Marvin J. McCarty and Ora V. Powers McCarty.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Mark Allen Cox; Brother, Kenneth McCarty.  Survivors include, Husband, Tommy L. Cox, Sr. of Shelbyville; Children, Kevin & Trish Cox of Nacogdoches, Tommy & Christi Cox of Carthage, Sherry & Tony Wingate of Bullard, Patty Cox of Kilgore; Sisters, Marcelle Wiggins of Carthage,
Frances Crump of Carthage.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

DONNA MOORE McSWAIN
Donna Moore McSwain, 59, of Center, died September 12, 2020, in Center.  Interment was in Old Salem Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born November 16, 1960, to Waymon Moore and Janette Colvin Moore Byrd.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Father-in-law, James Lee McSwain.  Survivors include, Husband, Ronnie McSwain; Children, Justin McSwain & wife Amanda, Jacob McSwain & wife Kyrsten, Jennifer Watson & husband Sean, Julie McSwain & James Holt, Jessi McSwain; Mother-in-law, Mildred McSwain; Brothers and sisters, Charles Moore, David Moore & wife Deborah, Martha Smith & husband Bob, Carl Moore, Debra Sowell & husband Glenn, Donald Moore & wife Beth, Barbara Harding.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

MINISTER MIKE SPARKS
Minister Mike Sparks, 66, died September 15, 2020.  Interment will be in McWilliams Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born in Diboll, Texas, on June 7, 1954, to Reverend Jesse James Sparks and Lillie Mae Mitchell.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Ethel Mae Smith, Jane Helen Washington; Brothers, Charles Barnett, Travis Sparks.  Survivors include, Wife, Kimberly Sparks; Daughters, Shanta (Desmond) Ferguson of Lufkin, Americus Sparks of Center, Dametria Cartwright of Shelbyville, Mukinsely Barnes of Lufkin, LaKendra Barnes of Center, Shakeria Barnes of Center; Sons, Jordan Robinson of Logansport, JaKyrie Driver of Center; Sisters, Penney Sparks of Orange, Linda Alford of Portland, OR, Merlene (Jamie) Carter of Monroe, Pauline (Billy) Hewitt of Shelbyville, Lizzie Faye (Kenneth) Allen of Shelbyville; Brothers, Andy (Margie) Marbett of Oklahoma, George (Angie Mae) Barnett of Longview, Mickey Sparks (twin) of Houston, Rasheed El-Amin of Houston, Bobby (Brenna Sparks) of Center; Half-sisters, Pauline Johnson of Center, Earlene McCowin of Tyler.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

NELWYN FAYE SAMFORD
Nelwyn Faye Samford, 89, died September 11, 2020, at HomePlace, The Hospice of East Texas.  Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was the daughter of Samuel Berton Samford and Lurline Lemons Samford and was born October 9, 1930, in Center, Texas.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, James Berton Samford; Sister, Muriel Samford Thames.  Survivors include, Life-long friend, traveling partner and caregiver, Janice Tuomi; Niece, Julie Thames Muller & husband, Charles; Grandniece, Erica Lynn Hicks.

PAULA J. BLACK
Paula J. Black, 85, of Palestine, died September 9, 2020, in Palestine.  Interment was in Old Salem Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born November 1, 1934, in Center, to Hubert Kimbro and Thelma Scott Kimbro.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, James Black.  Survivors include, Daughter, Cindy Tindol of Houston; Brother, Clyde Kimbro of Bandera.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

CAROLYN JUNE LAY JACKSON
Carolyn June Lay Jackson, 81, of Joaquin, died September 9, 2020, in Longview.  Interment was in Willow Grove Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born February 14, 1939, in Santa Ana, California, to Ira Clinton Lay and Gladys Isabel Teague Tillet. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Paul Jackson Jr.; Brothers, Bill Lay, Charles Lay, Glenn Lay. Survivors include, Children, David Jackson & spouse Glen of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Vicki Goings of Andersonville, North Carolina, Patti Soto of Andersonville, North Carolina, Terri Nugent & husband Robert of Joaquin; Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sheila Wiggins & husband Chuck of Shreveport, Judith Adams of Tenaha, Sylvia Jackson of Tenaha, Mary Jo Tennison of New Mexico, Jimmy Jackson of Tenaha.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

OLVA GLOY MASON
Olva Gloy "Ivy" Mason, 86, died September 9, 2020.  She was born on August 11, 1934, to Novel & Henrietta Pigg in Center, Texas.  She was preceded in death by, Mother & Step-father, Owen & Henrietta Young; Son, Rodney Mason; Daughter, Vicki Mason.  Survivors include, Son, Cecil Wayne Hammers, of Hemphill; Daughter and son-in-law, Retta Ann & Alfred Lopez, of Santa Fe; Daughter, Nina Mason, of Houston.

JOANNE ANDERSON
Joanne Anderson, 78, of Center, died September 11, 2020, in Tyler.  Interment was in Smith Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born July 1, 1942, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, to Harlon E. Wrider and Hazel Juanita Wrider.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Pat Eaton.  Survivors include, Husband, Kenneth Wayne Anderson; Son, Michael Wayne Anderson & wife Robi; Daughter, Vicki Anderson; Brothers, Jerry Wayne Wrider, Kenneth Wrider.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

ROBERT REED
Robert Reed, 79, died September 12, 2020.  Interment was in Enterprise Cemetery, Shelby County.   He was born on August 18th 1941 to Robert and Clare Reed. He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Barbara Reed; Children, Michael Reed, Melony Reed Halford, Linda Plumb, David Mitchell, Angelina Grey, Jenny Mitchell; Sister, Linda Kay.                                                                                             
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net.

CARMELO DOMINGUEZ
Carmelo Dominguez, 63, of Tenaha, died September 13, 2020, in The Woodlands.  Interment will be in Restland Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas.  He was born November 21, 1956, in Mexico, to Francisco Dominguez and Soledad Chavez Dominguez.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Inez Dominguez.  Survivors include, Wife, Elva Mireles Dominguez; Children, Monica Dominguez, Lorena Dominguez, Dina Garcia & husband, Michael, Josh Dominguez & wife, Carmen.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

MARY PERMENTER JARRELL
Mary Permenter Jarrell, 86, of Lufkin, died September 13, 2020, in Lufkin.  Interment will be in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born April 1, 1934, to  Bryant Permenter and Nellie Taylor Permenter.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Willie Jarrell; Brothers, Sam and Roy Permenter; Sisters, Daisy and Janice; Son-in-law, Chuck McClean.  Survivors include, Children, Carolyn McClean of Delaware, Bobby Jarrell & wife Julie of Northford, Virginia, Sherree SoRelle & husband Robert of Conroe, Michael C. Jarrell & wife Janna of Lufkin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

PRENTICE EDWARD HENDRICKS
Prentice Edward Hendricks, 78, died September 10, 2020.  Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on March 16, 1942 to Bowser and Connie (Elliott) Hendricks.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother & Sister-in-law, L. E. and Ima Hendricks.  Survivors include, Wife, Thelma (Parker) Hendricks, of Huxley; Sons, Craig Hendricks & wife, Patti, of Huxley, Ron Hendricks & wife, Yanci, of Huxley; Brother, Verbon Hendricks & wife, Joyce, of Huxley.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net.