Shelby County News
Week Ending November 10, 2011
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The Shelby County Historical Society will hold its monthly
meeting on November 15, 2011 at 6:30 P.M. in the Shelby County Museum. The
speaker this month will be Jim Forbes. Mr. Forbes will speak on
forecasting and facts concerning our area. Everyone is invited to attend.
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OBITUARIES
PAUL HARRIS Paul Harris, 63, of Timpson, Texas, died November 2, 2011 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born May 23, 1948, in Nacogdoches, to L. C. and Marion Tyson Harris. Survivors include, Wife, Melinda Harris of Timpson; Sons, Keith Harris &wife, Angie of Houston, Grant Harris & wife, Kati of Nacogdoches; Grandchildren, Hollie and Collin Hale. Online condolences can be sent at www.taylor.net Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas |
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PASTOR CLARA MAE SEPULVADO Pastor Clara Mae Sepulvado, 83, of the Old Center Community, died November 5, 2011 in Tenaha. Burial was in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. She was born in San Augustine, Texas on August 28, 1928 to Clarence Brown and Ivy Shaw Brown. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Cleveland Brown; Sister, Jene Blankeship. Survivors include, Husband, Monroe Sepulvado, Sr. of the Old Center Community; Daughter, Paulette Coleman of the Woods Community; Sons, Nathan Joseph Bergeron & wife, Mary of Hammond, Louisiana, Paul Wayne Bergeron of the Old Center Community, Monroe Sepulvado, Jr. of Marshall, Tracy Sepulvado & wife, Evelyn of Marshall; StepDaughters, Becky Long & husband, Jimmy of Conroe, Lou “Sweetheart” Bienvenu of Cypress; Brother, C. B. Brown of Saline, Louisiana. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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JEAN ROSS MILLS Jean Ross Mills, 81, of Center, died November 6, 2011 in Nacogdoches. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born December 14, 1929 in Shelby County to parents, Carroll Ross and Ruth Whittlesey Ross. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Robert “Bob” Mills; Brother, Jr. Ross. Survivors include, Sons, James Carroll Hagler of Shelbyville, Donny Hagler of Center, Ronny Hagler & wife, Renee of Center; Sister, Betty Tidwell of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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JESSIE BERNICE ANDERSON Jessie Bernice Anderson, 94, of Houston, died November 7, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Burial was in Johnson Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas. She was born March 6, 1917 to Jesse and Dolly Crawford Hooper in Paxton, Texas. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Lofton Anderson; Sister, Nannie Hill Oates; Brother, Sam P. Hooper. Survivors include, Son, James L. Anderson & wife, Donna of Houston; Daughters, Mary Ann Brown of Houston, Nancy Reed & husband, Lowell of Houston, Judy Thompson & husband, Don of Houston, Fairy Jeanette Oliver & husband, John of Joaquin. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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JAMES T. GREEN James T. Green, 90, of Shelbyville, died November 09, 2011 in Center. Burial will be in Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelbyville. He was born in Shelby County on June 27, 1921 to James Thomas Green and Ella Rae Gray Green. Mr. Green served his country in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife, Marceline Green of Shelbyville; Sons, Donny Lynch & wife, Lucille of Marshall, Ronny Lynch & wife, Penny of Shelbyville; Daughters, Dianne Jackson & husband, Jerry of Nacogdoches, Sharon Johnson & husband, Tyson of Waterman. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
DOROTHEY BLOUNT Dorothey Blount, 87, of Joaquin, died November 5, 2011 in Nacogdoches. Burial was in Willow Grove Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas. She was born in Tenaha on October 29, 1924 to John Grady McKnight and Lillian Elizabeth Coats McKnight. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Alonzo Blount. Survivors include, Daughters, Elaine Davis & husband, Mike of Joaquin, Julie Moton & husband, Randy of Joaquin; Son, Larmie Blount & wife, Clara of Joaquin; Sisters, Georgia Marie Jay of Amarillo, Joann Permenter of Lufkin. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
CHARLES STUMP, SR. Charles Stump, Sr., 89, of Center, died November 8, 2011 in Center. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born December 24, 1921 in Frame, West Virginia to parents, George Issac Stump and Margaret Young Stump. He retired from the U.S. Airforce as a Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Bobbie Jo Stump. Survivors include, Sons, Charles William Stump, Jr. & wife, Linda of Rowlett, Texas, Jeff Stump & wife, Sharon of Center; Daughter, Cassi Stump of Center; 1 Brother; 1 Sister. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
HARVEY BRYAN Harvey Bryan, 92, of Center, died November 8, 2011 in Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will be in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. He was born in Shelby County on August 29, 1919 to Benjamin F. Bryan and Linnie E. Cobb. Mr. Bryan served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Estelle Bryan. Survivors include, Daughters, Peggy Monk & husband, John of Center, Patsy Essary & husband, George of Bossier City, Louisiana; Sister, Beula Mae Hughes of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
MARTHA N. NAIL Martha N. Nail, 77, of Mt. Enterprise, Texas, died November 7, 2011 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Burial was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born August 26, 1934 in Rusk County, Texas to Alvie and Lamerle Bird Sears. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Joe Nail; Brothers, James Sears, Jerry Sears; Sister, JoAnn Owens. Survivors include, Son, Tommy Nail & wife, Gayla of Dayton, Texas; Daughters, Daphne Dolese of Garrison, Linda Cain & husband, Rayford of Rusk, Texas, Donna Laird & husband, Shon of Rusk; Brother, Robert Sears & wife, Brenda; Sister, Lela Sue Waggnon & husband, John. Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas |
BESSIE LOCK CHRISTIAN Bessie Lock Christian, 103, of Houston, formerly of Shelby County, died November 9, 2011 in Houston. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Tenaha. She was born in Shelby County on October 19, 1908 to John Lock and Mattie Higginbotham Lock. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Andy Brooks Christian. Survivors include, Son, Barry W. Christian & wife, Sharon of Houston. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
SUSAN NICHOLS BERRY Susan Nichols Berry, 47, of Center, died November 8, 2011 in Center, Texas. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born August 27, 1964 to Johnny Nichols and Delores Moore Nichols. Survivors include, Sons, John Jackson & wife, Marliese of Garrison, Cade Jackson of Lufkin, Daughter, Kameron Jackson & Lester Pullen of Lufkin; Parents, Johnny and Delores Nichols of Garrison; Sisters, Deanna Reneau & Brady Wade of Center, Penny Franklin of Garrison. Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas |
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