Week Ending 09/19/2003

JIMMY M. BAILEY
Jimmy M. Bailey, 65, of Center died September 12, 2003 in Nacogdoches. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park. Born October 10, 1937, in Waterman Community, he was the son of John Harvey and Nettie Odie Grace Bailey. Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife, Betty Raye Bailey of Center; daughters, Larenda McDonald and Rhoda Warr, both of Center, Renea Rich and Inette O'Neal, both of Nacogdoches and Marla Coy of Rockwall; sister, Dora Jean Livingston of Pasadena; brothers, Pete Bailey of Center, Hoyt Bailey of Livingston and Billy Bailey of Nacogdoches. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

RUBY BRITTAIN CRUMP
Ruby Brittain Crump, 91, of Timpson died September 13, 2003 in Nacogdoches. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Born November 13, 1911, in Timpson, she was the daughter of Felix Modrell and Ida Sapp Brittain, Ms. Crump is survived by sister Nancy Lucille Decker of Timpson. Taylor Funeral Home.

BERTHA B. SMITH
Bertha B. Smith, 92, of Joaquin died September 15, 2003 in Center. Burial was in Johnson Cemetery, Shelby County. Born April 22, 1911, in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Alfonzo and Hester Harvey Swan. Ms. Smith was married to Raymond Smith, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include Daughters, Dessie Kale, Dorothy Lawn and Deva Mason, all of Joaquin; sister, Joy Irish of Conroe; brother, Wayne Swan of Joaquin. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

MERRIAN WHARTON
Merrian Wharton, 90, of Moody, formerly of Timpson, died September 13, 2003. Burial was in Corinth Cemetery. Born September 28, 1912, in Timpson, she was the daughter of Solomon Edward and Estill Ferguson McLeroy. Ms. Wharton was preceded in death by husband John Cecil Wharton, Sr; son, John Cecil Wharton, Jr. Survivors include sons, George Frederick Wharton of Gary, David Edward Wharton of Rayburn; daughters, Cecilla Janet Erlund of Moody and Merrie Ann Norris of Longview. Taylor Funeral Home.

ELIZABETH HINTON
Elizabeth Hinton, 92, of Joaquin died September 16, 2003 in San Augustine. Burial was in Pine Ridge Cemetery. Born September 22, 1910, in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Ernest Sojourner and Fannie Melton. Ms. Hinton is survived by son, Bobby Hinton of Groves; daughters, Joyce Barton of Nacogdoches, Christ Arndt of Trinity and Jean Collum of Beaumont. Mangum Funeral Home.

LORENE SCRUGGS
Lorene Scruggs, 84, of Joaquin died September 17, 2003 in Center. Burial was in Sholar Cemetery. Born November 20, 1918, in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Ernest and Johnnie Lilly Cockrell. Mrs. Scruggs was married to Hervey Norris Scruggs, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter, Ann Cammack of Minden, Louisiana; son, Jimmy Ray Scruggs of Joaquin; brother, Jerry Cockrell of Joaquin. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

THE REV. LEWIS JOHNSON
The Rev. Lewis Johnson, 99, of Center died September 18, 2003. Burial was in Mt. Herman Cemetery. Born December 7, 1904, in Shelby County, he was the son of Oliver and Katie Richie Johnson. Rev. Johnson was married to Trudie Johnson, and she preceded him in death. Survivors include daughter, Ura Lovell and Vivian Campbell of Center; son, Fred Johnson of Center. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

LACIE MARIE COOPER
Lacie Marie Cooper, 1 month, died September 17, 2003 in Center. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park. Born August 15, 2003, in Nacogdoches, she was the daughter of Louie and Christy Glaze Cooper. Survivors include parents, Louie and Christy Glaze Cooper; sisters, Macayla Williford and Lainee Cooper, both of Center; Mangum Funeral Home.

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