FRANCES ANN JEANS
Frances Ann Jeans, 65, of Center, died December 19, 2025, in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center. She was born April 15, 1960, in Harris County, to Hollis Jeans and Melva Jo Graham Jeans. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother-in-law, Scooter Gray. Survivors include, Sister, Sandra Gray of Joaquin; Brother, Steve Jeans and wife Becky of Joaquin.
JOHNNY RAY KING
Johnny Ray King, 52, of Shelbyville, died December 13, 2025 in Shelbyville. Interment was in Bennett Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born January 14, 1973. He was preceded in death by, Tammy King and Mary Lathan; Sister, Wanda Faye. Survivors include, Daughter, Anuska Redmon; Brothers, Paul McClelland, Jim (Jackie) Lister, Robert Lee Garrett; Sisters, Linda Sue Lathan, Terri (Norris) Jackson,
Willie Mae Williams.
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
JOE ROSS STUTTS
Joe Ross Stutts, Jr., 69, of Joaquin, Texas, died December 15, 2025, in Tenaha, Texas. Interment was in Joaquin Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born May 3, 1956, in Houston, Texas, to Joe Ross Stutts, Sr. and Virginia Ann Young Stutts. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Father-in-law, Lieutenant General Orren Ray Whiddon. Survivors include, Wife, Laura Whiddon Shortell of Joaquin; Stepson, Joseph Henry Shortell III of Philadelphia, PA.; Brother, David Young Stutts and wife Carla of Houston; Sisters, Laurie Ann Stutts of Houston, Amy Stutts Martin and husband Chris Martin of Houston; Mother-in-law, Harriot McKinney Whiddon of Lufkin; Sister-in-law, Barbara Chandler of Dallas; Brother-in-law, Orren Prentice Whiddon of Artemas, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christian Love Private Home Care in Tenaha.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
CECIL WATLINGTON
Cecil Watlington, 87, of Center, died December 21, 2025, in Center. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center. He is the son of Ferral Watlington and Elizabeth Huddleston Watlington. He graduated from Center High School in 1956, then went straight into the United States Navy, where he served four years. He was preceded in death by, Infant children, Toni Kamille Watlington and Cecil Christopher Watlington; parents; Brothers, Kenneth Watlington, Jackie Watlington, Billy Earl Watlington; Sister, Mary Lou Adams. Survivors include, Wife, Virginia Watlington of Center; Son, Jasen Watlington and wife Peggy of Center; Daughter, Hope Frohbieter of Richmond; Brother, Jay Watlington and wife Jo of Lufkin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cecil Watlington Roughrider Scholarship, Class of 1956 Roughrider Scholarship, First Methodist Church of Center, or a charity of choice.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
ROSALIE ANN GIBBS
Rosalie Ann Carona Gibbs, 90, of Garrison, Texas, died December 18, 2025, in Garrison, Texas. Interment was in Tennessee Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on September 13, 1935, in Galveston, Texas, to Charlie Carona and Mary (Erzegovich) Carona. Survivors include, Sister, Mary Welsh, Extended family members and friends who will forever cherish her memory.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
GARY TYLER WILLIAMS
Gary Tyler Williams, 26, of Nacogdoches, died December 19, 2025 in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Waterman Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on January 19, 1999 in Nacogdoches. He was preceded in death by, Grandparents, Danny (Pa Pa Boon) Weaver, Kimberlie (Nana Kim) Weaver, Jana Sue (Mama Wright) Wright, Jeff (Daddy Bo) Wright, Woody Pruitt, and Penny Folsom; Cousin, Kaley Jean Lee; Aunt, Katie Folsom Dean. Survivors include, Parents, Christina Lee Pruitt and husband Chris of Hewitt, Texas; Father, Gary Sterlin Williams and wife Jenifer of Nacogdoches; Siblings, Hailley Byrd and husband Korey, Austin Williams, Savana Williams, Bryahna Pruitt, Payton Pruitt; Grandparents, Gary Everett Williams and wife Pam, Sheila Journey and husband Ronnie, Lynny Weaver, Janice Pruitt, Gene Folsom.
Services are under the direction of Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.
ROBERT E. SMITH
Robert "Sheepdog" E. Smith, 70, died December 21, 2025, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment was in McClelland Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on July 5, 1955, in Center, Texas. He graduated from Shelbyville High School. He was preceded in death by, Parents, Carl and Nina Smith; Brother, Fred Spencer "Scooter" Smith; Sisters, Lisa Gail Smith, Marjorie Jeanette Smith Windham. Survivors include, Wife, LaDonna (Dollar) Smith; Daughters, Rhiana Smith Rice and husband Matthew, Lacey Cartwright; Brothers, Billie George Smith, Gordon Everitt Smith and wife Jeanette, Carl Davis Smith and wife Jan; Sister, Carolyn Smith Landry and husband Tommy.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BARBARA JEAN VAUGHN
Barbara Jean Vaughn, 69, of Shelbyville, Texas, died December 23, 2025, in Spring, Texas. Interment was in Holly Springs Cemetery, New Harmony, Texas. She was born on August 14, 1956, in Apalachicola, Florida, to Charles and Martha Branch. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Robert Dennon Vaughn; Brother, Curtis Branch. Survivors include, Children, Carrie Speed (John Speed), Cory Ivey (Megan Ivey), Ryon Vaughn (Rachel Vaughn); Siblings, C.R. Branch, Brenda Branch, Bonnie Branch.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.