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	DR. STEVE OATES Dr. Steve Oates, 81, of Center died December 8, 2014 at his home. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Center, Texas. He was born in Center, Texas on January 23, 1933, to Dr. L. S. Oates and Lucille Weaver Oates. Steve graduated from Center High School in 1950, attended the University of Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston, Texas. It was there that he met the love of his life, Frances Shepherd, who became his wife and the mother of his sons, and a partner in every aspect of his life and work. Their impact on the lives and activities of the people in Center and Shelby County is legend. Dr. Steve’s greatest sorrow was the death of Frances in May of 2010. Both Dr. Steve and Frances, a registered nurse, joined his dad’s medical practice, Shelby Clinic, in 1958, and Dr. Steve continued to treat his patients until the day of his death. Survivors include, Sons, Laried Oates, of Center, Shepherd Oates & wife, Denise, Grandson Stephen D. Oates & wife, Leslie, and Great granddaughter, Ryiot Kloe Oates, the joy of his life, all of Mesquite, Texas; Sister, Portia Gaines of Center. It is so hard, indeed, impossible, to say goodbye to a man who has meant so much to so many, but we are deeply grateful to have had him in our lives for so many years as our trusted physician and beloved friend, and our memories of Dr.Steve will continue to live in our minds and hearts. He was a man of honor: kind, modest, smart, funny, one who devoted his life and time to improving the lives of others. Oh, yes, his was a life well spent. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
	EDITH SMITH Edith Smith, 82, of Center, died December 7, 2014 at Memorial Health Systems in San Augustine. Interment was in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. She was born October 14, 1932 in Seabrook, Texas to Ralph Adolph and Murl Beatrice Pate Hammer. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband & Father of her children, Eddie Dalton Smith, Sr.; Children, Billie Ruth Smith, Ralph Dwayne Smith, Richard Lee Smith, Infant Son, Dwight Smith; Daughter-in-law, Patricia Rae Smith; Brothers, Ralph Adolph Hammer, Jr., Lawrence Nicholas Hammer. Survivors include, Children, Dalton Smith & wife, Diann of Center, J. K. Smith of Hugo, Oklahoma, Linda Murl Parr of Center, Brenda York & husband, Robert of Center, Marie Perry & husband, Harry of Joaquin, Donnie Rowan & husband, Charlie of Ingram, Denice Dement & husband, Ray of Crosby, Rocky Smith of Lovelady, Penny Smith of Center; Daughter-in-law, Christine Smith of Santa Fe; Sisters, Ruth Tully of Canyon Lake, Gay Smith. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
	JAMES E. PARKER James E. “Bud” Parker, 64, of Joaquin, died December 5, 2014 in San Augustine. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born September 5, 1950 in Center to E. E. and Lela McDaniel Parker. He graduated from Joaquin High School. He served his country in the U. S. Army Reserves for 6 years. Survivors include, Wife, Sheila Parker of Joaquin; Daughter, Meschelle Parker Raybon & husband, Eric of Joaquin; Son, Clint Parker & wife, Amanda of Joaquin; Mother-in-law, Katherine McGee of Joaquin; Sisters, Lerea Foster & husband, Melvin of Canton, Mae McGown & husband, Jimmy of Center, Katherine Jernigan of Center, Debra Waller of Joaquin; Brother, David Paul Parker & wife, Micha of Colorado; Sister-in-law, Laquannah Parker of Joaquin; Brothers-in-law, Buddy McGee & wife, Rosemary of Joaquin, Kevin McGee & wife, Susie of Martinsville, Olan Ray Cockrell of Martinsville. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
	MATTHEW TREVINO Matthew Trevino, 27, of Center, died December 6, 2014 in Center. He was born January 21, 1987 in Wharton to Danny Trevino and Carrie Moore. Survivors include, Grandmothers, Jerrie Ann Chandler of Center, Eva Trevino of Palacios; Mother, Carrie Lynn Moore of Center; Sister, Savana Trevino of Paris. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

RUSSELL STONE Russell Stone, 72, of Shelbyville, died December 4, 2014 in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Wimberly Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born July 15, 1942 in Wheeler, Texas to Christine and Lewis Stone. Russell had a large family including father, mother, 5 brothers and 2 sisters, all except a brother of which have preceded him in death. While spending time in Japan, Russell met the love of his life Kim and they later married. Kim preceded him in death in 2009. Russell was a retired navy man as well as a retired worker from the nuclear plant in Bay City, Texas. Survivors include, Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews and his joy, best friend and dog, Cowboy. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

JOE BRUTON Joe Bruton, 58, of Timpson, died December 9, 2014 in San Augustine. He will be cremated and a memorial service will be planned at a later time. He was born September 17, 1956 in Houston to Melva Jean Hickson Whitley. He was preceded in death by, Father, James Allen Whitley; Brother, Michael Ray Hall. Survivors include, Daughters, Jessica Diane Bruton of Timpson, Jamie Leigh Hulsey & husband, Frank of Timpson; Mother, Melva Jean Whitley of Timpson; Sisters, Karen Sue Martin & husband, Benny of Tenaha, Pamela Lowery & husband, Joe Don of Crockett, Darlene Cave & husband, John of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sister-in-law, Kay Hall of Houston. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

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