ZELMA EARL MOORE
Zelma Earl Moore, 71, died November 16, 2024. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Tenaha. He was born April 8, 1953 to Dora Moore and Lonzo Moore Sr. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Dora Sue Moore, Alice Mae Hamilton, Lucy Mae Casey, Merlen Allen; Brothers, James L. Moore, C. L. Casey. Survivors include, Daughter, Tammy Johnson; Sons, Rodney Moore, Chris Moore, Patrick Moore; Brothers, Lonza Moore, Jr., Michael Moore (Ethel), Freddy Moore.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
REGINALD DeWAYNE BROCK
Reginald DeWayne Brock, 56, of Tenaha, died November 11, 2024 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery, Tenaha. Survivors include, Daughters, Natacia Gray of Houston, Alexis Wyatt of Center, Kriston Steadman of Tenaha, Eshia Henderson of Center; Son, Karim Steadman of Tenaha; Brother, Radley Brock of Center.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
JIMMY LOUT
Jimmy Lout, 74, died November 24, 2024. Interment was in Rather Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born October 24, 1950, in Shelby County, Texas, to J. P. Lout and Bertha Mae Goodwyn. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Jack Lout; Sister-in-law, Martha Nell Lout; Daughters, Brandy and Angel Lout. Survivors include, Wife, Paula Lout; Son, Joshua & wife Bridgett Lout; Daughter, Stacy & husband Kenny Lambright; God sent brother, Jim Hoehiemer.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Garland O. Downing
Garland O. Downing, 91, of Timpson, died November 22, 2024, in San Augustine, Texas. Interment was in Mt. Bethel Cemetery, Gary, Texas. He was born September 2, 1933 in Timpson, Texas.
JOHNNY RAY SMITH
Johnny Ray Smith, 75, of Shelbyville, died November 20, 2024, in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Houston National Cemetery in Houston. He was born July 9, 1949, in San Antonio, to Norman Willard Smith and Florrie Elizabeth Harmon Smith. He served in the United States Army from 1967 until 1971 during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Velma Smith; Parents; Siblings, Robert Smith, Lois Jean Warren, Aubrey Smith, & Linda Godsey; Stepson, Vernon Hewett. Survivors include, Children, Norman Smith, Elizabeth Smith; Stepchildren, Shelly King, Rosemary Gray,
David Dickey, Shelia Wiggins, Mark Hewett, Timothy Hewett, Crystal Brown, Lisa Perry.
ODESSA HIGHTOWER LINK
Odessa Hightower Link, 87, of Center, died November 25, 2024, in Houston. Interment was in Link Family Cemetery, Palestine. She was born February 22, 1937, in Longview, to Joseph Hightower and Charlene Roberson Hightower. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Gilbert Link; Parents; Brother, Weldon Hightower; Sister, Joanna Graham; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Otha and Lydia Link. Survivors include, Son, Keith Link of Center; Daughter, Jolene Link Burns & husband David of Katy; Sister, Virginia Hightower; Brother, Robert Hightower & wife Corrine.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
BETTY SUE MARTIN STILL
Betty "Sue" Martin Still, 78, of Center, Texas, died November 26, 2024. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born on November 17, 1946, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Garland Martin and Frances Jolley Martin. Sue graduated from Joaquin High School in 1965. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include, Children, Rex Johnson & wife, Allison of Center, Nikki Butler & husband, David of Lufkin; Brother, Donnie Martin & wife, Linda Ruth of Joaquin.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
SHELIA LaVERN McCOLLISTER
Shelia LaVern McCollister, 61, of Center, died November 23, 2024. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. Survivors include, Sons, Brandon McCollister of Center, Jason McCollister (LaShalla) of Center; Sister, Yvonne McCollister of Center; Brothers, Rickey McCollister (Carolyn) of Center, Darron McCollister of Center.
Service entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
DAVID EARL FAUSETT
David Earl “King David” Faussett, 77, of Timpson, Texas, died November 29, 2024, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment was in Restland Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born November 6, 1947, in Center, Texas, to George Dewey Faussett and Hortense Ila Mae (Champion) Faussett. He graduated from Joaquin High School. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Janice Faussett; Parents; Brother, George Faussett, Jr. Survivors include, Daughter, Billie Kay Bogle & husband Jason Wheless; Brother, Jimmy “Jimbo” Ray Faussett & wife Pam; Sister, Dorris Dale & special friend John Hooper.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
SHIRLEY M. LEONARD
Shirley M. Leonard, 82, of Center, Texas, died November 27, 2024. Upon her wishes, she will be cremated and laid to rest in Washington State with her husband, Fred Leonard, and her son, Danny Leonard. She was born on August 4, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, Washington, to Robert Wright and Berneice (Hunziker) Wright. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Fred Leonard; Son, Danny Leonard; Parents. Survivors include, Daughter, Stacy Wershing and husband JR Irybarren.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
BILLY CHARLES WIGGINS
Billy Charles Wiggins, 82, died November 29, 2024. Interment was in Union Grove Cemetery, Troup, Texas. He was born February 27, 1942 in Flat Fork, Texas. He attended Center High School. He was preceded in death by, Dad, Billie Eugene Wiggins; Mom, Florence May Wiggins; Infant sister, Billie Jean; Brother, Thomas Wiggins; Sister, Shirley Jean Wiggins Lout. Survivors include, Wife, Becky Wiggins of Nacogdoches; Son, Nicholus Wiggins & wife, Megan of Brashear.
Services are under the direction of Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.
MARILYN NETTIE LOUT
Marilyn Nettie Lout, 88, of Warren, died November 28, 2024. Interment was in Cannon Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on October 11, 1936, in Shelbyville, to Eunice B. Taylor Cannon and George Foster Cannon. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Kenneth H. Lout. Survivors include, Son, Robert “Rusty” Lout & wife, Kim.
Mrs. Lout will have a private graveside ceremony under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.
PERRY FRANK NICHOLS
Perry Frank Nichols, 91, of Logansport, Louisiana, died December 2, 2024, at Southern Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment will be in O. E. Price Cemetery, Logansport, Louisiana. He was born December 11, 1932, in Randoff, Texas, to Jess Alvin Nichols and Allie Vera Baker Nichols. He was a resident of Center, Texas, for over thirty years. He lived the last fifteen years of his life under the care and guardianship of caretakers, Ronnie and Debra Land. He was preceded in death by, Daughter, Pennie; Father, Jess Alvin Nichols; Mother, Allie Vera Baker Nichols; Brothers and Sisters, Reba Myrtle Nichols Chanler, Dorothy Marie Nichols Lake, Betty Lynn Nichols Renfro, Hannah Sue Nichols Hicks, Jerry Neal Nichols, Pat Bailey Nichols, Nancy Beth Nichols (baby died), Ronnie William Nichols, Joe Dale Nichols, Barbara Kay Nichols (baby died), Larry Dee Nichols, and Mitzi Caroline Nichols Wallace. Survivors include, Sister, Wanda Lee Nichols Dejarnett; Daughters, Frankie and Debra Joyce Nichols Plummer.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com