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FRED GLYNN CRUSE Fred Glynn Cruse, 77, of Center, died September 11, 2014 at his residence in the James Community. Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born January 2, 1937 in Joaquin to Dan & Sibbie Eaves Cruse. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife, Barbara Griffin Cruse of Center; Step-Children, Leisha Sowell & Jerry Meldrum of Joaquin, Donald Sigler & wife, Melissa of Center, Amy Trent of Timpson, Elizabeth Mitchell & husband, John of Temple. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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IMA HENDRICKS Ima "Biggie" Hendricks, 77, of Huxley, died September 15, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born November 19, 1936 in Shelby County, Texas to A. E. “Buddy” and Evie Anthony Wagstaff. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, L. E. “Sambo” Hendricks; Brother, Jerry Wagstaff; Sister, Doris Thompson. Survivors include, Daughters, Teresa Jones & husband, Craig of Huxley, Linda Jansen of Huxley & friend, David Griffin; Sisters, Billie Hooper of Shelbyville, Mary Guidroz of Vidor, Linda Rachal & husband, Alton of Natchitoches, Louisiana; Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law, Prentice & Thelma Hendricks of Huxley, Verbon & Joyce Hendricks of Huxley. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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WILLIE MAE BUSH Willie Mae “MawMaw” Bush, 92, of Center, died September 11, 2014 at her residence. Interment was in Mt. Herman Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born February 5, 1922 in Shelby County to Archie Kimbro and Alma Bailey Kimbro. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Special Bush; Daughter, Jeanette Brothers; Son, Ronnie Bush. Survivors include, Son, Don Bush & wife, Susan of Timpson. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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NOLAN EDWARD MC DONALD Nolan Edward McDonald, 86, of Shelbyville, died September 17, 2014 in San Augustine. Interment will be in West Hamilton Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born May 13, 1928 in Shelby County to Luther James McDonald and Coren Snider McDonald. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Virginia Parker McDonald; Parents; Brother, Marlon McDonald. Survivors include, Sons, Larry McDonald & wife, Larenda of Center, Gary McDonald & wife, Angela of Center; Daughter, Tammy Steptoe & husband, Bruce of Shelbyville; Sisters, Bronice Curtis of Shelbyville, Garvis Raborn & husband, Henry of Splendora, Jean Risinger & husband, Edward of Shelbyville, Belva Hofmann & husband, Don of Magnolia; Brothers, Howard McDonald & wife, Betty of Houston, Gordon McDonald & wife, Pat of Carthage; Brother-in-law, Spencer Parker of Shelbyville; Sisters-in-law, LaWanda Reynolds of Buna, Martha McDonald of Houston. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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PAUL THOMAS HUDSPETH Paul Thomas Hudspeth, 56, of Center, died September 16, 2014 in San Augustine. Interment will be in Old Sardis Cemetery, San Augustine County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed & Mavy Hudspeth; Brother, Eddie Earl Hudspeth. Survivors include, Wife, Shannon Gibbs of Center; Children, Jerry Paul Hudspeth & wife, Misty of Timpson, April Gilchrist & husband, Lark of Center, Chrystal Crabtree & husband, Will of North Carolina, Justin Gibbs of Center, Kelsey Gibbs of Center, Mary Hancock of Nacogdoches; Brothers & Sisters, Jesse & Sandy Hudspeth, Henry & Shelly Hudspeth, Yancy & Christina Hudspeth, Claudia Faye & Tommy McClelland, Nina Jo Walker & John Miles, Frank & Debbie Hudspeth. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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WOODROW WILSON FOSTER Woodrow Wilson Foster, 101, of the Short Community of Shelby County, died September 15, 2014 in Henderson. Interment was in Short Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born November 5, 1912 in Stephenville to William Thomas Foster and Annie Lou Blanton Foster. One of his greatest achievements was being named the winner of the annual Texas State Artist competition in 1991. Woodrow retired from art in 2004, but continued to draw his caricatures. He lived at his home in the Short Community until 2012, when at 100 years of age, he moved to Henderson to live with his daughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas Foster and Annie Lou Blanton Foster; Wife, Lorene Hughes Foster; Brothers, James Clyde Foster, Jesse Olin Foster, Charles Alonza and Emma Della Foster, Benjamin Bryan and Joy Irene Foster, Silas Ray and Hulda Foster, Emmett Edgar and Maggie Lena Foster, Thomas Otis and Lettis Louella Foster, Robert Lee and Ellen Virginia Foster; Sister, Annie Opal and Ernest Robertson; Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law, Herbert Marlin and Uletha Glaze Hughes; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Herbert Trammel and Lillie Mae Turner Hughes. Survivors include, Daughter, Sara Beth Hancock & husband, Joe of Henderson. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| HENRY APPLETON HALVORSON Henry “Hank” Appleton Halvorson, Jr., 81, of Hewitt, died September 2, 2014 at his home. He was born September 6, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Henry and Lillian Halvorson. He was Principal and Superintendent of Center Schools for a number of years. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Betty. Survivors include, Children, Mark Halvorson & wife, Connie of LaMarque, Michelle Halvorson of Denver, Colorado, Scott Halvorson & wife, Charlotte of Hewitt; Sibling, Harlan Halvorson of Sandy, Oregon. Online condolences can be sent at www.gracegardensfh.com |
| CLARISE HENRY Clarise Henry, 90, of Tenaha, died September 10, 2014 at her residence. Interment was in County Line Cemetery, Rusk County. She was born August 27, 1924 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Calvin Lindsey and Fannie Dollar Lindsey. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sons, Michael Henry, Kenneth Owens. Survivors include, Daughters, Shirley Gilmore & husband, Everett of Hebert, Louisiana, Judy Green of Tenaha, Kathy Bryce of Caledonia; Sons, James Owens & wife, Sandra of Mt. Pleasant, Junior Owens & wife, Stacy of Tenaha, Tony Henry of Tenaha. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| LAMAR B. DAVIS, JR. Laner B. “Buddy” Davis, Jr., 78, of Timpson, died September 14, 2014 at his residence. Interment was in Ashbury Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born August 25, 1936 in Logansport, Louisiana to Larner B. Davis, Sr. and Mary Florence Pratt Davis. He served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Ronnie B. Davis; Daughter, Deborah Dianne McCauley; Stepson, Michael Weldon Grubbs. Survivors include, Wife, Lela Davis of Timpson; Children, Steve Dewayne Davis of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Kathy Lynn Bunch & husband, Clayton of Louisiana, Rhonda Anne Babineaux of Duson, Louisiana, Tonya Jean Romero of Duson, Louisiana, Donnie Aaron Davis of Duson, Louisiana, Monica Ann Lantier of Scott, Louisiana; Stepson, Jody Ray Grubbs & Micah of Timpson. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| OSIS E. MITCHELL Osis E. “Bub” Mitchell, 89, of Garrison, died September 14, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Interment will be in Mitchell Cemetery, Walker County. He was born May 16, 1925 in Willis to Osis Mitchell and Hycie Key Mitchell. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Audrie Mitchell; Sister, Earline Boyd. Survivors include, Brothers, H.M. Mitchell & wife, Thelma of Garrison, L.C. Mitchell & wife, Sandra of Timpson; Sister, Nancy Taylor of Port Arthur. Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas |
| ROBERTA JANE SUMMERS Roberta Jane Summers, 67, of Humble, died September 8, 2014 in Humble. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born October 8, 1946 in Illinois to James Martin Summers and Dolores Imogene McClure Summers. She was preceded in death by, Father, James Martin Summers; Stepfather, Earl D. Thurmond; Mother, Dolores Thurmond; Infant Son; Sister & Brother-in-law, Judy and Bill Kossbom. Survivors include, Husband, Donald Langley of Lawton, Oklahoma; Daughters, Dianne Truitt & husband, Allen Truitt of Center, Dody Mahoney & husband, Matt of Norman, Oklahoma; Brother, Earl D. Thurmond II of Humble; Sisters, Glenda F. Tarpley of Texas, Sandra Hambrick & husband, Cary of Charlottesville, Virginia. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| TIMOTHY BLAINE FOEHNER Timothy Blaine Foehner, 71, of Center, died September 10, 2014 in Tyler. Interment was in McClelland Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born January 23, 1943 in Washington County, Texas to Adoue Blaine Foehner and Dorothy Odell Wheeler Foehner. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Son, Rick Foehner & wife, Kelly of Shelbyville. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| WILLIE CARTWRIGHT Willie Cartwright, 76, died September 3, 2014. Interment was in Britton Creek Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas. He was born November 15, 1937 in East Hamilton Community to Allen and Bobia Pilot Cartwright. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Johnny Paul, Jell, James Cartwright; Sisters, Durusha Thomas, Bobia Jean Polley, Deborah Cartwright. Survivors include, Wife, Flora Mae Cartwright of Nacogdoches; Sons, James and Ala Cartwright, Willie Earl Cartwright & wife, Nenita of Jacksonville; Stepchildren, Pam and Jasper Pettigrew of Center; Daughters; Alice Cartwright Henderson, Peggie Cartwright & Lind K. Cartwright all of Jacksonville, Loretta Cartwright Doty & husband Charlvin of Pflugherville; Brothers, Walter Cartwright of Fort Worth, Jack Cartwright of Shelbyville; Sister, Iva Nell Johnson of Shelbyville. Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas |
| RUTH ANN COOPER Ruth Ann Cooper, 71, of Orange, died September 12, 2014. Interment was in Orange Forest Lawn, West Orange, Texas. She was born March 11, 1943 in Center to Hardy Stanley and Eppie Graves Stanley. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Clara Risinger; Brother, Robert Lee Stanley. Survivors include, Husband, Earl Cooper of Orange; Daughters, Deborah Cooper McHugh & husband, Timmy of Highlands, Becky Cooper Byley & husband, Roy of Woodville, Pam Cooper Toney & husband, Rory of Orange. Claybar Funeral Home, Orange, Texas |
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