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LINDA WATSON Linda Watson, 76, of Center, died December 15, 2017, in Lufkin. Interment was in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born November 3, 1941, in Center, to Max Samford and Ethel Fountain Samford. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Bobby Doyce Watson; Sister, Maxie Wright. Survivors include, Daughters, Lisa Verrett & husband, Charlie, of Buna, Tena Moragas of Center; Brother, Gary Samford of College Station; Sister, Mary Lou Richards of Conroe. Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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BEBEE DARLENE
METCALF Bebee Darlene Metcalf, 73, of Center, Texas, died December 17, 2017 in Center. Interment was in Duncan Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on September 19, 1944 in Denison, Texas to Whit Darrell Lewis, Jr. and Martha Jane Simms Lewis. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Jimmy Wesley Metcalf. Survivors include, Sons, John Wesley Metcalf of Center, Justin Wesley Metcalf & wife, Bethany of Center; Honorary daughter, Amanda Kirby & husband, Kris of Center; Brothers, Michael Lewis of Vista, California, Ted Lewis & wife, Lorrie of Pasadena, Texas; Sister, Paula Lewis of Pasadena, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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LOUIS GEORGE
EDWARDS, JR. Louis George Edwards, Jr., 65, of Center, Texas, died December 17, 2017. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. Survivors include, Wife, Joyce Edwards of Center, Texas; Son, Jeremine Edwards of Nacogdoches, Texas; Daughter, Nichole Ellington of Center, Texas; Father, Louis G. Edwards, Sr. of Nacogdoches, Texas; Sisters, Dolores Miller (Johnny Ray); Pambla Edwards, Wanda Edwards all of Nacogdoches, Texas; Brother-in-law, Billy Gene Wingwood of Nacogdoches, Texas; Sister-in-law, Billie J. Daniels of Center, Texas. Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas |
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A. L. STEWART A. L. Skeeter Stewart, 73, died December 17, 2017. He was born January 22, 1944 in Center, Texas to Roy Stewart and Minnie Bell Wilburn (Myers). He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Donald; Infant son, Thomas Gregory Stewart. Skeeter graduated from Tenaha. Survivors include, Wife, Barbara Eaves Stewart; Daughters, Lea Anne Blue & husband, Eddie of Carthage, Lori Alford & husband, John of Hallsville; Son, Jeff Stewart & wife, Sharon K. of Paxton; Sisters, Pat Crump, Peggy Langley. A memorial will be held at a later date after the Holidays. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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FAYE ERWIN CAMP Faye Erwin Camp, 85, of Hickory, North Carolina, died December 21, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Mary Faye Erwin was born in Rutherford County on September 27, 1932 to Claude Myers and Elizabeth Gettys Erwin. Survivors include, Husband, James "Jim" Camp Jr.; Daughters, Bobbie Setliff & husband, Rob of Hickory, Lisa Hahn & husband, Harold "Tinker" of Denver, North Carolina; Son, James "Jimmy" Camp III & wife, Meg of Center, Texas; Brother, Max Erwin of Gastonia. |
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WILLIAM M.
RABORN William M. “Bill” Raborn, 90, of Shelbyville, Texas, died December 25, 2017 in Houston. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on April 25, 1927 in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. He served his county in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Johnnie Raborn; Brothers, E. C. Raborn, Emeal Raborn. Survivors include, Son, Wendell Raborn & wife, Elisa of Lafayette, Louisiana; Daughter, Marcella Kemzuro & husband, Chuck of Lafayette, Louisiana; Step-sons, Billy Collier & wife, Susan of Cleveland, and Jimmy Collier & wife, Doris of Cleveland; Brother, Smiley Raborn of Canada; Sister, Marie Raborn. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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ODELL SHOFNER
SAMPLE Odell Shofner Sample, 86, of Shelbyville, Texas, died December 26, 2017 in Center. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born on February 23, 1931 in Shelbyville. She graduated from Shelbyville High School. She was preceded in death by, Husband, P.O. Sample; Parents, Arvie and Della Shofner; Brothers, Jack and Pete Shofner. Survivors include, Children, Cathy Brittain of Shelbyville, Debbie Snider & husband, Billy of Center, Larry Sample & wife, Debbie of Center; Sisters, Vivian Hamaker & husband, CJ of Shreveport, Billie Corder & husband, Charles of Shreveport; Brothers, Joe Shofner & wife, Shirley of Center, Doug Sample & wife, Myrtle of Pittsburg, Donald Sample & wife, Deloris of Quitman, Ronnie Sample & wife, Deborah of Jasper. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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DONALD FRANCIS
SCHMUTZ Donald Francis “Don” Schmutz, 83, of Center, Texas, died December 26, 2017 at the Overton Brooks VA Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment will be in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born to John and Enda Christenson Schmutz on December 29, 1933 in Peoria, Illinois. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter, Rhonda; Brother, Jim Schmutz; Sisters, Vivian Litterest, Elaine Skaggs, Dorothy Drieth, Beverly Christensen. Survivors include, Wife, Judith Ann (Judy) Van Dusen Schmutz; Sons, Randy (wife Amber); Ricky (wife Grace), Rodney (wife Michelle) and Cassidy (wife Nana); Sister, Mary Lou Meis from Peoria, Illinois. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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JOE McCARY Joe McCary, 93, of Shelbyville, Texas, died December 26, 2017 in Center. Interment will be in Rather Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on December 3, 1924 in Shelby County to John and Sarah Chambliss then lovingly adopted by John French McCary and Alice Huntington McCary. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by, Wives, Martha Luman McCary, Mildred Chandler McCary; Parents, John and Alice McCary; Four brothers. Survivors include, Daughters, Barbara Risinger & husband, James of Goober Hill, Ruthie Folsom & husband, Wayne of Center, Rhonda McSwain of Center; Step-sons, Johnnie Ponder & wife, Flordelis of Rockwall, Clifford Ponder of Dallas, Tom Ponder & wife, Delicia of Lewisville. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| MICHAEL LEE HURST Michael Lee Hurst, 52, of Center, died December 13, 2017. He was born May 17, 1965, in Center, to Michael C. Hurst and Beverly Choron Hurst. He was preceded in death by, Mother, Beverly Hurst; Stepson, Joseph Bradford Bush. Survivors include, Wife, Maria Bush Hurst of Center, Texas; Children, Colin Michael Hurst of Shreveport, Louisiana, Beverly Kay Hurst of Center, Texas, Nicholas Kade Hurst of Hemphill, Texas; Father, Michael C. Hurst & wife, Helen, of Youngsville, Louisiana; Sisters, Maria Hurst of San Clemente, California, Madeline Hurst of Youngsville, Louisiana. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| ROBBIE MAE LOVELL CLAY Robbie Mae Lovell Clay, 86, of Dallas and a native of Center, died December 14, 2017 in Dallas. Interment was in Restland Cemetery. She was born January 20, 1931 in Center to Robert Lovell and Mary Kindle Lovell. She was a graduate of C. H. Daniels High School. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Her husband; Sister, Joy Lovell Lister. Survivors include, Son, Donald Clay. Lott's Mortuary, 2434 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75215 |
| GENE BATES Gene Bates, 75, of Nacogdoches, died December 19, 2017 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on September 6, 1942, the son of Claude Bates and Inez Boatman Bates. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Danny Bates; Brothers, Wayne Bates, Philip Bates; Sisters, Mable Butcher, Dorothy Blankenship. Survivors include, Wife, Patsy Bates of Center, Texas; Sons, Lewis Britton & wife, Bonnie of Lumberton, Texas, Tony Bates & wife, Mary of Forney, Texas, David Bates of Jasper, Texas; Daughters, Kathy Beck & husband, Patrick of Plano, Texas, Drenda Wilson of Tyler, Texas, Susie McCauley & husband, Shay of Nacogdoches, Texas, Brenda Hogue & husband, Ronnie of Center, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.lairdfh.net Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas |
| MARY ANNA MENEFEE Mary Anna Menefee, cherished daughter, faithful friend and one of God’s special children died at Briarcliff in Carthage, Texas on December 22nd, 2017 at the age of 65. On June 13, 1952 a long awaited child, a daughter, was born to Richard and Vivian Menefee in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mary Anna lived her entire life in Center, Texas and was blessed with so many who loved her. The Methodist Church was a cornerstone of her life and, as her health permitted, she rarely missed a Sunday. She and her mother kept the church nursery for over 30 years. In addition to God, family and friends, Mary Anna loved music. Countless hours were spent listening to everything from rock-n-roll, country, gospel and KDET selections of the day. Mary Anna was preceded in death by her devoted parents, Richard & Vivian Menefee. She is survived by so many who loved her and were blessed to have shared her life. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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