Shelby County News
 

Week Ending November 17, 2016
                              
 

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OBITUARIES


JIMMY CARL FENTON
Jimmy Carl Fenton, 65, of Nacogdoches, died November 10, 2016, at his residence. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park, Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born April 7, 1951, in Center, to Roy Fenton and Helen Laverne Cates Fenton. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by, Father, Roy Fenton; Brother, Jeffery Fenton. Survivors include, Wife, Linda Jo Fenton of Nacogdoches; Children, Jim Adams of Jacksonville, Florida, Melissa Masi of New Jersey, Christy Stanley of Camdenton, Missouri, Samantha Miller of Nacogdoches, Michael Fenton of Nacogdoches; Mother, Helen Laverne Fenton of Center; Brothers, Johnny Fenton of Center, Spencer Fenton of Shelbyville, Bill Fenton of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
WILMA MURLENE SCOTT MC MAHON
Wilma Murlene Scott McMahon, 80, of Center, died November 13, 2016 at Pine Grove Nursing Home. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born in Shelby County, Texas to George Allen Scott and Annie Bass Scott. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Olen McMahon; Brother, Bobby Scott; Brothers-in-law, Henry Wilburn, Johnny Holt. Survivors include, Children, Eugene McMahon & wife, Pat of Timpson, Evelyn McMahon Foster & husband, Kevin of Tenaha, Ann McMahon Steptoe & husband, Alton of San Augustine, James McMahon of Center; Sisters, Grace Wilburn, Edith Hughes, Cathy Holt; Sisters-in-law, Barbara Scott, Laura Carroll.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
LOIS CLARK ROSS
Lois Clark Ross, 99, of Timpson, Texas, died November 14, 2016 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment will be in Buena Vista Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on November 13, 1917 in Timpson, Texas to George Clark and Ada Ramsey Clark. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Jesse Lee Ross; Brothers, Melvin Clark, Oris Clark; Sister, Ura Stephenson; Son-in-law, Don Collins.. Survivors include, Son, Mike Ross of Nacogdoches, Texas; Daughter, Linda Collins of Carthage, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson Texas
 
TOMMY LYNN LAWSON
Tommy Lynn “T. L.” Lawson, 81, of Joaquin, died November 10, 2016, at his residence. Interment was in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born October 22, 1935, in Center, to Hobson Lawson and Lela Jones Lawson. He served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter, Kimberly Lawson; Brothers, Joel, Glenn, Happy, Forriest; Sisters, Oleta, Mildred. Survivors include, Wife, Clydie Lawson of Joaquin; Daughters, Tammy Cammack & husband, Wayne, of Haughton, Louisiana, Karen Joy & husband, Mike, of Satsuma, Alabama; Brother, Billy Lawson of Center; Sisters, Ruby Hughes & husband, Charles, of Center, Judy Carrington of Center; Sisters-in-law, Wynell Lawson of Center, Leona Lawson of Baytown, Nadine Lawson of Center, Dianne Smith & husband, Jerry, of Joaquin, Jimmie Fay Haight of Joaquin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
RAYMOND EDWARD GARNER
Raymond Edward Garner, 52, of Joaquin, died November 14, 2016, in Center. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born April 7, 1964, in Key West, Florida, to James Burton Garner and Bonlean West Garner. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Belinda Clifton; Brother, James B. Garner, Jr.; Sister-in-law, Brenda Kay Garner. Survivors include, Sister, Karen Clifton & husband, Roger, of Joaquin; Brothers, Thomas Garner & wife, Donna, of Vidalia, Georgia, Sam Garner & wife, Tammy, of Joaquin, Tim Garner & friend, Suzanna Thompson, of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
STEVEN GAINS DENNIS
Steven Gains Dennis, 51, of Shelbyville, died November 7, 2016, in Center. He was born June 30, 1965, in Bristol, Tennessee, to Fred Dennis and Mary Virginia Brooks Dennis. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife, Kathy Shull Dennis of Shelbyville; Daughter, Amber Dennis of Tomball, Anna Collum of Shelbyville; Sister, Debra Brooks of Houston; Brother, David Dennis of Kentucky.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas



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