Shelby County News
Week Ending December 16, 2010
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OBITUARIES
ALZIE CARL REEVES Alzie Carl Reeves, 85, of Carthage, Texas, died December 8, 2010 in Carthage. Burial was in Reeves-McMillan Cemetery, Panola County. He was born August 24, 1925 in Panola County, Texas to Loney A. “Lou” and Mattie Johnson Reeves. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Siblings, Clara Walker, Mary Harrison, Winnie Reeves, Jennie Yount, Lerlene White, Earl Reeves, Edward Reeves. Alzie served his country during World War II in the United States Army. Survivors include, Wife, Jean Reeves of Galloway; Brothers-in-law, James Sholar & wife Wanda of Petal, Mississippi, Roger Wiggins of Galloway; Sisters-in-law, Gladys Reeves of Houston, Ethel Mumm & husband Paul of Tenaha. Online condolences can be sent at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com Hawthorn Funeral Home, Carthage, Texas |
REBECCA SUE "Becky" BEARDSLEY CUCULIC Rebecca Sue “Becky” Beardsley Cuculic, 56, of Montgomery, Texas, died December 9, 2010, in her home. She was born February 3, 1954 in Austin to Charles and Maxine Beardsley. Survivors include, Husband, Mark Cuculic; Daughters, Poppy Cuculic Jones, Cara Cuculic, Leah Cuculic Peterson, Sons-in-law, Brent Jones, Jason Peterson; Sisters, Charline Eppright, Makki Bigman, Barbara Johnson, Cathy Miller. Services were held at the Lone Star Cowboy Church, at 21627 Eva Street, Montgomery, Texas 77356. Donations in Becky’s memory may be made to TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries, 455 Scholl Street, STE 30, Tomball Texas, 77375, (281)357-0747 |
BUFORD PARRISH Buford Parrish, 89, died December 6, 2010. He was born November 19, 1921 to Herman and Hazel Parrish and grew up in the Ramah Community. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Brian Parrish, M.D., Wife, Marjorie Parrish. Survivors include, Daughter, Karan Schafer of Maui, HI.; Sisters, Mae Burns of Houston, Texas, Merrill Stearns & husband Charles of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jeanne Miller & husband Edward of Joaquin, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.ForestPark-Lawndale.com Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston, Texas 77023 |
HAROLD ROBERTSON Harold Robertson, 86, of Center, died December 11, 2010 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born January 28, 1924 in Blytheville, Arkansas to John William "Jack" Robertson and Tassie Mai Moore Robertson. Mr. Robertson served his country in the Army during World War II. He was retired from Shelby County where he served as the Chief Tax Appraiser. Mr. Robertson previously served as County Judge. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Ten Brothers and Sisters. Survivors include, Wife, Betty Ann Parker Robertson of Center; Daughters, Amy Lynn Robertson of Center, Lee Ann Robertson of Center; Brothers, Joe T. Robertson & wife Jo Evelyn of Corinth, Mississippi, Robert N. Robertson & wife Martha of Reno, Nevada, Carl L. Robertson of Krum; Sisters, Marjorie Poff of Blytheville, Arkansas, Tommie Mohin of Memphis, Tennessee; Extended family, Janet Gomez Romeroand husband Guadalupe, Michelle Gomez, Fatima Romero. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
SCHERI MONTEEL Scheri Monteel Willoughby Leeth, 33, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, died December 9, 2010. Burial was in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born July 4, 1977 to Kenneth and Mary Gwen Willoughby. Survivors include, Husband, Jason Leeth of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; Children, Parker, Toby, Sophie Leeth of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; Parents, Kenneth and Mary Gwen Willoughby of Deridder, Louisiana; Brother, Jaceson Willoughby of Deridder, Louisiana. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
JACK CORD FOUNTAIN Jack Cord Fountain, 23, of San Augustine, died December 11, 2010. Burial was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born September 11, 1987 in Center. He was preceded in death by, Mother, Angel Fausett. Survivors include, Father, Mark Adams of Center; Step Father, Richard Fausett of Center; Grandmother, Mary Fausett of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
LINDA WRIGHT DOLLAR Linda Wright Dollar, 66, of Williams Landing in Joaquin, died December 12, 2010. Burial was in North Jericho Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born December 1, 1944 in Marshall,Texas to John Harvey and Allie Lee Carroll Wright. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter, Elizabeth Jo Dollar; Brother, Cotton Wright & wife Elaine; Sister, Bobbie Horton. Survivors include, Husband, Johnny Dollar of Joaquin; Daughters, LaDonna Smith & husband, Robert of the McClelland Community, Rhonda Dollar & Doug Coody of Joaquin; Brother, Glen Wright & wife, Delores of Marshall; Sister, Vicky Wright. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
CORINE AKRIDGE HOLMES Corine Akridge Holmes, 91, of Center, died December 14, 2010 in Center, Texas. Burial will be in Old Sardis Cemetery, San Augustine County. She was born December 12, 1919 to Jim Akridge and Mary Jane Hooper Akridge. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Leonard Holmes; Parents; Brothers, Virgil Akridge, R. B. Akridge, J. I. Akridge, Luther Akridge; Sisters, Myrtie Blanton, Macil Geeslin. Survivors include, Sons & Daughters-in-law, James Robert Holmes & wife, Marty of Houston, Howard Kennith Holmes & wife, Dee of Crowley; Daughter & Son-in-law, Janie Rains & husband, Rex of Center. Sisters-in-law, Ruth Akridge of Center, Clarine Akridge of Nacogdoches. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
RONALD RALPH AYRES Ronald Ralph Ayres, 63, of Center, died December 15, 2010 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will be in Mt. Herman Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born June 5, 1947 in Nacogdoches to Barron Ayres and Mary Frances Oliver Ayres. He served in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by, Mother, Mary Frances Vaco; Brother, Johnny Ray Vaco; Step Father, Edgar Owen Vaco. Survivors include, Wife, Lamerle Ayres of Center; Son, Ralph Owen Ayres & wife Jackie of Center; Daughter, Shelia Espinosa & husband Jeff of Center; Sisters, Shirley Simmons of Center, Ruthie Abernathy of Carthage, Betty Mills of San Augustine, Linda Ferguson of Norman, Oklahoma; Brothers, Roger Vaco of Cut-n-Shoot, Jerry Allen Vaco of Carthage. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
RAYMOND H. FARMER, SR. Raymond H. Farmer, Sr., 79, of Joaquin, died December 5, 2010 in Nacogdoches. Burial was in Adams Cemetery, Panola County, Texas. He was born July 17, 1931 in Logansport, Louisiana to John Henry and Lettie Mae Harrison Farmer. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Miriam Lucille LaGrone Farmer; Brothers, Luke Farmer, Nelson Farmer, Earl Farmer, Infant Brother; Sisters, Winnie Mae Carter, Hattie Mae Bagley, Reba Jean Laird, Lorene Andrews, Maurine Boyd. Survivors include, Son, Raymond Howard Farmer, Jr. & wife Bettye Anne of Old Center; Daughters, Shelia Varnell of Logansport, Louisiana, Patsy Daniels & husband Chuck of Joaquin; Sisters, Elsie Baker & husband Garvin of Deadwood, Marie Baker of Logan. Online condolences can be sent at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com Hawthorn Funeral Home, Carthage, Texas |
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