JUDY BETH LILY PERMENTER
Judy Beth Lily Permenter, 77, of Timpson, Texas, died September 10, 2025. Interment was in Timpson Missionary Baptist Cemetery, Timpson. She was born September 24, 1947, in Nacogdoches, to Lacie and Leola Lilly. She was 1965 graduate of Timpson High School. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include, Daughters, Amanda Spradlin of Alma, Arkansas, Genna Smith and her husband, Billy of Sumiton, Alabama.
WILLIE NEIL EDWARDS
Willie Neil Edwards, 95, of Joaquin, died September 10, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment was in Willow Grove Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas. He was born March 19, 1930, in Fisher, Louisiana, to Frank Edwards and Gussie Knippers Edwards. He served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Mary Edwards; Son, Larry Neil Edwards; one infant child; Son-in-law, David Carver; Sisters, Myrtle Coleman, Norma Lee Russell. Survivors include, Son, Kevin Edwards and wife, Mitzi of Greenwood, Louisiana; Daughter, Renee Carver of Grandview.
JIM HOOPER
Jim Hooper, 82, died September 11, 2025. Interment was in Wimberly Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born February 18, 1943, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Arnold and Annie Sue Hooper. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife, June; Son, Wade; Daughter-in-law, Katie; Brother, Joe.
CLIFFORD MICHAEL DENBY
Clifford Michael Denby, known to everyone as Mike, died September 6, 2025. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on April 5, 1972, in Center, Texas. He was preceded in death by, Father, Cliff Denby, Jr. Survivors include, Wife, Heather Martin-Denby; Mother, Joyce Marie Sutton-Denby; Brothers, Kenneth Evans and his wife, Leigh-Ann Evans, Bradley Denby; Sister, Sherry Sanders; Children, Austin Denbym and his wife, Jessica Denby, Ashlee Denby and her spouse, Devin Paynkewicz, Jonathan Holifield and his wife, Stormy Borg; Step-daughters, Mandin Krueger, Madison Martin.
All services are being handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home.
LUNSFORD ALLEN DANLEY
Lunsford Allen Danley, 77, of Houston, Texas, died August 24, 2025. Interment was in Houston National CemeteryHe was born in Center, Texas, on May 17, 1948. Allen honorably served in the United States Army as a Specialist Four (SP4). He entered active duty in 1969 and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, before serving overseas in Vietnam. His service was marked by bravery and dedication, earning him numerous medals and honors, including the Air Medal with “V” Device for valor, the Bronze Star Medal, the Army. Commendation Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. For his service in Vietnam, he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars, two Overseas Service Bars, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He also earned the Aircraft Crewman’s Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Expert Marksmanship qualifications with both the M-14 rifle and the .45 caliber pistol. Allen’s honorable service reflected his courage, skill, and commitment to his country. Survivors include, Wife, Gloria A. Danley; Daughters, Christina Ann Danley and her husband, Patrick Connolly, Jennifer Eyvonne Danley and her husband, Jesse Rodriguez; Sisters, Janet Watson, Cathy Adams.
The committal service took place at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, 77038, on September 9, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
FRANCES ELLAFAY PEREZ
Frances Ellafay Perez, 80, of Center, died September 15, 2025, in Center. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center. She was born May 4, 1945, in Center, to Leon Barton and Ava Woods Barton. She was preceded in death by. Daughters, Tara Blue and Rena Windham; Parents; Sister, Gloria Romo; Brothers, Leon Barton and Johnny Barton. Survivors include, Daughters, Jeannette Bigger and Paul Nichols, Michelle and husband, Cecil Jackson; Brother, Roger Barton.
PATRICIA PERRIN
Patricia Perrin, 71, of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, died September 16, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her wishes were to be cremated, and a private family memorial will be held later. She was born January 19, 1954, in Zwolle, Louisiana, Bowden Nix and Jessie Scarber Nix. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Raymond Perrin; Parents; Brother, Kenneth Nix; Brother-in-law, Jose Beatriz. Survivors include, Daughter, Pamela and husband Michael Kelley of Dallas; Son, Benjamin Smith and wife Jill of Huxley; Sisters, Stella Beatriz of Houston,
Rie and husband Tano Beatriz of Joaquin.
JaMICHAEL PHILLIPS
JaMichael Phillips, 36, died September 13, 2025. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. He was born July 10,1989 to Connie Phillips and Michael Tolbert in Galveston. He graduated from Center High School in 2009. Survivors include, Mother, Connie of Center; Father, Michael of Longview ; Siblings, Shelia of Longview, Angela of Philadelphia, PA, Reginald Longview, Jamien Sr (Debra) of Nacogdoches; Children, Za'Riah of Nacogdoches, JaMaree of Lufkin, Jalaya of Center, JaCason of Center, Zahni of Center,
Demarion of Center.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Community Funeral Home.
TONI KATHEEN STEELE
Toni Kathleen Steele, 77, died September 09, 2025. Interment was in Athens Cemetery, Athens, Texas. She was born on October 8, 1947 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, adopted by Monroe Power and Jessie (McKinley) Power. In 1980, they moved to Center, Texas where she raised her sons, Anthony and Andrew. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Jimmy L. Steele; Sister, Billie Bobbie Wheeler; Brother, Mike Carter; Sister-in-law, Doris Steele; Brother-in-law, Donald Steele. Survivors include, Sons, Anthony Steele and wife Becky Meehan, Andrew Steele and wife Tricia; Sisters-in-law, Dolores Schaefer, Donnie Carter.
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ANNA RUTH ELMS
Anna Ruth (Tuey) Elms, 91, of Joaquin, died September 14, 2025, in Center. Interment was in Lone Oak Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born March 25, 1934, in Star, Oklahoma, to James D. Tuey and Ruby I. (Brown) Tuey. She was preceded in death by, Husband, John H. Elms; Son, John H. Elms Jr.; Parents. Survivors include, Children, Judith Ann (Elms) Kull of Cave Creek, Arizona, Richard A. Elms of Joaquin; Siblings, Norma Woolbert of Tuscan, Arizona, Margie Wright of Tuscan, Arizona, Dennis Tuey of San Manuel, Arizona.
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