OBITUARIES
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DANNY LAMAR
SCARBOROUGH Danny Lamar “Big Daddy” Scarborough, 68, died November 19, 2019 in Tyler, Texas. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born November 22, 1950 in Center, Texas, to Jeff and Ruth Scarborough. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Larry Scarborough; Daughter, Pam Baldwin and Husband Scotty. Survivors include, Wife, Judy Scarborough of Huxley; Sons, Phillip Scarborough and wife Stacey of Huxley, Patrick Scarborough and wife Jaclyn of Huxley; Sisters, Deloris Sample and Husband Donald of Quitman, Merlyon Chandler and Husband Larry of Huxley; Sister-in-law, Mozell Scarborough of Pasadena, Barbara Jeff Wilburn of Orange; Brother-in-laws, Bobby Wilburn and wife Cora of Joaquin, Price Wilburn of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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ROBERT CLIFFORD,
III Rob Clifford, 68, died November 16, 2019. He was born on Christmas Day 1950 in Mexia, Texas. Robert Leslie Clifford III, always known as Rob, grew up in Center, Texas. Survivors include, Wife, Vicki of Santa Fe, New Mexico; Son, Greyson (and wife Morgan and grandson Waylon) of Breckenridge, Colorado, Son, Daniel (and wife Jennifer and grandchildren Aman and Ruth) of Manitou Springs, Colorado, Sister and brother-in-law, Carol and David Turner of DeBerry, Texas. At Rob’s request, a private Memorial service is being planned for the spring “when the Western Tanagers are here”. Condolences to the family may be sent to: berardinellifuneralhome.com/tributes/Robert-Clifford |
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KENNETH MC GOUGH Kenneth McGough, Jr., 58 of Shelbyville, died November 16, 2019. He was born in El Dorado Arkansas on December 13, 1961. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth McGough, Sr. Survivors include, Mother, Sara McGough; Children, James McGough, Kara Lawson (spouse Cody Lawson); Brother, Bobby McGough.. Boone Funeral Home, Bossier City, Louisiana. |
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CURTIS JOE
HARRIS Curtis Joe “Chicken Hawk” Harris, 64, of Dallas, Texas, died November 18, 2019. Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on June 29, 1955 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Survivors include, Sons, Curtis Jaymark Harris of Dallas, Texas, Larry Lee Christopher; Brothers, Bobby Joe Harris (Debbie) Dallas, Texas, Tommy Earl Harris (Kim) Nacogdoches, Texas, James Lee Harris (Lachele) Laneville, Texas, Marty Harris of Houston, Texas; Sisters, Betty Marie Harris of Nacogdoches, Denise Harris of Conroe, Texas; Wanda Harris of Cypress, Texas LaDena Harris of Cypress, Texas; Jessie Moody of Center, Texas. Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas |
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ROBERT LEWIS
FAIRCHILD Robert Lewis “Bob” Fairchild, 90, of Center, Texas, died December 1, 2019 in Center, Texas. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born January 31, 1929, in Beaumont, Texas. to Robert Carl and Anna Dagma (Lewis) Fairchild. He was President of Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, a member of The Texas House of Representatives from 1961 to 1963, President of the Shelby County Bar Association since 1973. Bob also helped organize Little League Baseball, along with others, in Center, Texas in 1954. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Robert F. Fairchild; Daughter, Jan Ellen Massey. Survivors include, Wife, Patsy of Center, Texas; Son, David Fairchild of Lufkin, Texas; Daughter, Karla Fairchild O’Fiel and husband, Hugh of Center, Texas; Sister-in-law, Mary Neal of Woodville, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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CLEMETINE
GARRETT LATHAN Clementine Garrett Lathan, 71, of Shelbyville, Texas, died November 26, 2019 in Shelbyville. Interment will be in Thompson Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born September 26, 1948 in Shelbyville, Texas to Minnon (LD) Garrett, Sr. and Dartha (Thompson) Garrett. She was proceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Minnon Garrett Jr.; Sisters, Dorothy Jean Garrett, Linda Gaye McCoy. Survivors include, Husband, Willie Lathan; Son, Reggie S. Lathan and wife Donna of Honolulu, Hawaii; Daughter, Chastity C. Lathan of Benton, Louisiana; Brother, Howard Ray Garrett and wife Mary of Center, Texas; Sisters, Wonda Fae Miller and husband Charles of Arlington, TN, Mary Catherine Thompson of Houston, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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TRAVIS WAYNE
GRISBY Travis Wayne Grisby, 68, of Center, died November 24, 2019 at his residence in Kilgore. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery, Shelby County. Survivors include, Sister, Dora Grisby of Shelbyville; Aunt, Joyce Ann Cartwright of Shelbyville. Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas. |
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MAXINE JERNIGAN Maxine Jernigan, 94, of Center, died on December 1, 2019 at her home. Interment will be in Old Salem Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born Maxine McSwain on February 5, 1925 to Lee and Ethel Warr McSwain. She graduated valedictorian of her 1942 class at Camp Worth High School. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Royce Johnson; Husband Bill Jernigan; Sisters, Luna Waller, Janie Johnson; Brother, Earl McSwain. Survivors include, Daughter, Linda Winder (John); Son Royce Lynn Johnson (Isabel); Daughters, Karen Bittick (Wayne), Angela Lawson (Royce); Stepsons, Larry Jernigan (Lisa), Billy Jernigan (Karen); Daughter-in-law, Louise Johnson; Sister, Christine Mahan; Brother, Robert McSwain (Connie); Sister-in-law, Billie Hoyt. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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LEOTIS DAVIS Leotis Davis, 47, of Nacogdoches, formerly of Center, died November 28, 2019 at Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Shelby County. Survivors include, Children, Keontas Davis of Tenaha, Keanya Davis of Tenaha; Brothers, Alvin (Vanessa) Davis of Center, Carlos (Linda) Rasberry of Nacogdoches; Sisters, LaShanna Davis (Micah Jones) of Nacogdoches, Monica (Bobby) Tanner of San Augustine, Yolonda (Steven) Neal of Center. Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas |
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SUSAN WENNERBOM Susan Wennerbom, 73, of Dallas, died December 2, 2019, in Dallas. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born August 24, 1946, in Beaumont, to Magnus Thurston Wennerbom Jr. and Doris Bailey Wennerbom. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include, Mother, Doris Wennerbom of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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REBECCA BEARD
DAVIS Rebecca Beard Davis, 60, of Center, died December 1, 2019, in Nacogdoches. She was born September 17, 1959, in Columbia, Mississippi, to Glenn Allen Beard and Mattye Johnston Beard. Survivors include, Husband, Roy Lynn Davis of Center; Children, Rusty Davis of Mississippi, Brianna Jernigan of North Carolina, Gaston Davis of North Carolina, Joanna Law of North Carolina; Parents, Glenn and Mattye Beard of Schertz; Brother, Glenn Allen Beard Jr. of Leander; Sister, Kayla Saldivar of Schertz.. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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WINOLA WILLIAMS
ELLIS Winola Williams Ellis, 88, of Center, Texas, died December 4, 2019, in Center, Texas. Interment will be in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County, She was born February 22, 1931, in Henderson, Texas to James Oscar Williams and Frances Louise (Tipton) Williams. Survivors include, Sons, Jon Ellis and wife, Jackie of Kountze, Texas, Joel Ellis of Joaquin, Texas; Daughters, Julia Cassard of Henderson, Texas, Susan Godfrey and husband, Michael of Robinson, Texas, Cindy Harris and husband, Robert of Henderson, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| ANNABELL BURSON Annabell Burson, 83, of Huxley, died November 20, 2019 at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born August 16, 1936 in Seiling Oklahoma to Dodge M. Russell and Jennie E. Russell. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Jack D. Burson; Son, Russell David Burson; Brother, Leonard Russell. Survivors include, Sisters, Betty Miller of Amarillo, Texas, Rosalee Cartwright of Morris, Illinois; Brother, Oliver Earl Russell of Washington state; Brother-in-law, Byron Burson of College Station, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| TEENA HARRIS Teena Harris, 47, of Center, died November 21, 2019, in Center. Interment was in Lone Cedar Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born December 13, 1971, in Houston, Texas, to Debbie Parker. She was preceded in death by her mother. Survivors include, Daughter, Taylor Harris of Mansura, Louisiana; Cousin, Tonya Wagstaff of Joaquin, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| MARGIE TYLER Margie Tyler, 85, of Joaquin, died November 23, 2019, in Nacogdoches. She was born June 23, 1934, in the Pedro Community of Lawrence County, Ohio. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Doug Tyler; Son, David Ellis; Parents; Sister-in-law, Helen Bixler. Survivors include, Daughter, Lesa Parmer of Joaquin; Sister-in-law, Juanita Beasley of Joaquin. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| JOHN EDD GILES John Edd Giles, 86, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died November 15, 2019, in Murfreesboro. He was born January 7, 1933, in Center, Texas, to Robert Gordon Giles and Widdie Lusette Martin Giles. He served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by, Son, Sean Robert Giles; Parents. Survivors include, Daughter, Marla Reames. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| HAZEL CORNELIUS WILLIAMS Hazel Cornelius Williams, 90, of Center, Texas, died November 27, 2019 in Center, Texas. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born June 29, 1929, in Center, Texas to Archie Aaron Dean and Leona (Guidry) Williams. She was preceded in death by, Husband, K. P. Williams Jr.; Parents; Sister, Era Maxine Williams. Survivors include, Sons, LaMoine Williams of Lufkin, Texas, Michael W. Williams and wife Brenda of Willis Point, Texas; Daughter, Regina Metcalf of Center, Texas; Brother, Aaron Thomas Dean and wife Peggy of Livingston, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| CLARA O. OLIVER WILLIAMS Clara O. Oliver Williams, 90, of the Waterman Community of Shelby County, died November 27, 2019, in Nacogdoches. Interment was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born April 20, 1929, in the Shiloh Community of San Augustine County, to Phineas Oliver and Minnie Love Oliver. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Fate Williams; Daughter, Fay Allsbrooks; Parents; Six siblings. Survivors include, Daughters, Audrey Ann Polvadore and husband Roy of Center, Deborah Jeanette Peavy of Grand Bluff, Ellen Alice Hearne of Center; Sister-in-law, Pauline Oliver of Nacogdoches. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral home, Center, Texas |
| DAVID HOOPER David Hooper, 56, of Center, Texas, died November 25, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment was in Old Salem Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on January 20, 1963 in Center, Texas to Verlon Ray Hooper and Thelma Andrews Hooper. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include, Mother, Thelma Hooper of Center, Texas; Brother, Jerry Hooper and wife, Beth, of Greensboro, North Carolina; Sister, Jana Hooper of Shreveport, Louisiana. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| PEGGY JEAN STILLEY YARBOROUGH Peggy Jean Stilley Yarborough, 87, died November 27, 2019. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born September 30, 1932, in Shelby County, to William Ottis and Gladys Wiliford Stilley. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Charles Yarborough; Brother, Buster Stilley. Survivors include, Daughter, Teresa Brown and husband Dan of Sachse, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| JOE MITCHELL GARRETT Joe Mitchell Garrett, 79, of Center, died November 27, 2019 at a hospital in Tyler. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. Survivors include, Wife, Linda Faye Garrett of Center; Sons, Prince Howard (Ethel) Garrett of Mississippi, Micheal Garrett of Center, Randy Garrett of Austin, Jahammad Ratcliff of Center; Daughters, Tamika Ratcliff of Center, Latomska Ratcliff of Center, Kalisa Garrett of Center; Brothers, Leroy (Doris) Garrett, Jr. of Houston, Choice (Wanda) Garrett of Dallas; Sisters, Jerlene Johnson of Center, Brenda Garrett of Houston, Samantha (McKinley) Wilkerson of Houston, Jacqueline Garrett of Houston; Step-Brothers, Perry Sowders of Houston, Anthony (Gail) Sowders of Houston. Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| ELIZABETH ANN MILLER LOVETT Elizabeth Ann “Dolline” Miller Lovett, 69, of Center, died December 2, 2019, in Center. Interment was in Good Hope Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born September 22, 1950, in Timpson, to Sonny Miller and Delmar Smith Miller. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Jerry Lovett; Daughter, Tracy Ann Lovett; Brothers, Alfred Miller, Robert Miller, Jackie Earl Miller, Mike Richard Miller; Sisters, Mary Ann “Mag” Cooper, Hazel Whittington, Gladys Prince. Survivors include, Children, Anita Alford and husband Randy of Center, Jerry “Will” Lovett of the Campti Community; Stepdaughter, Lydia Jan Harris of Alaska; Brother, Billy Miller and wife Fay of Nacogdoches; Sisters, Helen Christopher of Nacogdoches, Patsy Bates of Center; Sister-in-law, Linda Sue Higginbotham of Dallas. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| JEFFERY KENNETH ELLINGTON Jeffery Kenneth Ellington, 71, of Center, died December 4, 2019, in Center. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born May 26, 1948, in Center, to T.O. Ellington Sr. and Alma Lovett Ellington. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Daughter, Dawn Ellington; Sons, Jeffery Ellington and wife Bobbi, Chris Ellington and wife Emily; Brother, Tommy Ellington and wife Karen; Sister, Connie Morrison and husband Tem. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| BENJAMIN THOMAS NICHOLS Benjamin Thomas “Shorty” Nichols, 57, died November 24, 2019. Interment was in East Hamilton Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born September 2, 1962, in Shelby County, to Preston Henry and Betty Ann Nichols. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Venus Cassell Nichols; Parents. Survivors include, Children, Rowdy Risinger of Orange, Kaci Risinger of Orange; Sisters, Billie Stanley and husband Darence of Center, Wanda Yarborough and husband Freddie of Timpson, Louise and husband Tony Wall of Center, Erna Williams and husband Keith of Lufkin; Brothers, James Nichols and wife Charlene of Chireno, Dan H. Nichols of Milam. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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