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Week Ending January 11, 2024
 

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OBITUARIES

ROBBIE GWYN BEAVERS BAGGETT
Robbie Gwyn Beavers Baggett, 88, of Rogers, died December 31, 2023, in Rogers. Interment was in Bentonville Cemetery in Arkansas.  She was born February 22, 1935, in Center, Texas, to Henry Harvey and Ethel Ruhl Woods Beavers.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Reba Beavers Watlington.  Survivors include, Husband, Carl Baggett; Son, Barry Baggett & wife Patricia of Rogers; Daughter, Regina Bures & husband Terry of St. Germain, WI.
To leave an online condolence please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com

BENNIE RAY GILLASPIE
Bennie Ray Gillaspie, 80,of Center, died December 31, 2023 at Woodland Height Medical Lufkin, Texas.   Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center.  He was born  June 1, 1943 to Lillie Gillaspie Latham and Claudius Gillispie.  He was preceded in death by, Father; Mother; Sister; 2 Brothers.  Survivors include, Brothers, C.W. Gillaspie (Levady) of Center, Tommy Latham of Center; Sisters, Helen McCowin (Howard) of Center, Stella Gardner (Fredrick) of Center, Della Johnson (Bobby) of Center.
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

RYAN KEITH FELDER
Ryan Keith Felder, 31, of Center, died January 2, 2024, in Center.  Interment was in Cool Springs Cemetery, Logansport, Louisiana.  He was born July 6, 1992, in Nacogdoches, to Keith Felder and Loretta Adams Felder.  He was preceded in death by, Wife, Kara Felder; Daughter, Danica Felder.  Survivors include, Parents, Keith Felder and Loretta Adams Felder; Sister, April Alexander & husband Jeff; Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Michael and Julie Bates; Brother-in-law, Zachary Bates.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

JUDY LYNN SCARBOROUGH
Judy Lynn Scarborough, 73, of Shelbyville, died January 4, 2024, in Center.  Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born April 14, 1950, in Center, to Walter Price Wilburn and Cynthia Payne Wilburn.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Danny Scarborough; Daughter, Pam Baldwin; Sister, Louise Wagstaff; Brothers, Elmer Ray Wilburn, Gary Wilburn, Gerald Wilburn, Bobby Wilburn.  Survivors include, Sons, Phillip Scarborough & wife, Stacey of Shelbyville, Patrick Scarborough & wife, Jaclyn of Shelbyville; Brother, Price Wilburn.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

MYRTLE LEE RANDLE GARRETT
 Myrtle Lee Randle Garrett, 84, of Center, died January 1, 2024 at CHI St. Luke Health in Lufkin.  Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center.  She was born on June 02. 1939 to Jeff Jr. and Eula Randie.  She was preceded in death by, Sons, Gregory and David Moore; Parents; Sisters: Ruthie Hill, Dorothy Randle; Husbands,  Robert Moore, Minon Garrett. Jr.  Survivors include, Special-friend, Levon Andrews; Daughters, Roslyn Moore (Land), Robin Moore (Ronnie); Sons, Larry Moore (Iva), Tony Moore; Sisters, Essit Gibbs, Mary Randle, Twanna (Charles) Kirkling, Giselt Randle; Brothers, Jet Randle, Jr. (Jessie), James Randle (Jen).

WINSTON LEON GOODRUM
Winston Leon Goodrum, 83, of Timpson, Texas, died January 3, 2024, at his home in Timpson, Texas.   Interment was in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.  He was born on April 1, 1940, in Madisonville, Texas.  He served his country in the United States Army.  He was preceded in death by, Parents, Selven Smith and Josie Nichols; Sister, Earline Driskell; Brothers, Luke Goodrum, Melton Goodrum, Billy Goodrum,  S.J. Goodrum.  Survivors include, Wife, Judy Goodrum of Timpson; Daughter, Trisha Goodrum of Timpson; Sister, Doris Hines of Normangee; Sisters-in-law, Mattie Goodrum of Clute, Alice Harmon of Nacogdoches.  

BILLIE JOY ALLEN
Billie Joy Allen, 91, of Timpson, Texas, died January 5, 2024, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson.  She was born on June 26, 1932, in Center, Texas to Edward Fitts and Zelma (Brittain) Fitts.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, L.G. Allen; Sons, Ricky Allen, Bradley Allen; Father, Edward Fitt; Mother, Zelma Brittain Fitts; Brothers, Waymon and Maurice Fitts.  Survivors include, Brother, Jerry Fitts & wife Wanda.
Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

LINDA RUTH QUIGLEY
Linda Ruth Quigley, 67, of Center, Texas, died January 7, 2024, in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Interment was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County.   She was born on September 10, 1956, in Shelbyville, Texas, to Harold Edward Sherrill and Babe Ruth (Mitchell). She attended Center School.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Bubba Livingston; Parents; Sister, Patricia Sherrill.  Survivors include, Sons, Robert Quigley, Jr. & wife, Amanda, Bradley Livingston; Daughter, Andrea Bustos; Brothers, James Sherrill, Harold Sherrill & wife, Connie; Sister, Kay Green & husband, Buck.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

STEVEN MICHAEL DOCKENS
Steven Michael Dockens, 64, of Mulvane, Kansas, died December 31, 2023 at his home on Dockens Farm.  Interment will be in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County.  He  was born in Shreveport, Louisiana  June 29, 1959, to Joan (Bonin) and J. Donice Dockens.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Grass.  Survivors includes, Wife, Suzanne (Westcott) Dockens; Children, Shadrick Dockens of Mulvane, Kansas, Steven E. Dockens & wife, Sarah of Wichita, Kansas, Shelbi Chavana & husband, Robert of Augusta, Kansas, Neil Giese of Conroe; Sister, Donna Vaughan of Bridgeport; Brother, Dave Dockens of Rose Hill, Kansas.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

LEWIS LYNN FAUSETT, JR.
Lewis Lynn Fausett, Jr. “Louie”, 66, of Center, Texas, died at his home on January 7, 2024.  Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on October 13, 1957, in Torrance, California.  He graduated with the Center High School Class of 1976.  He was preceded in death by, Father, Lewis “Poodle” Fausett. Survivors include, Wife, Jaimie Fausett of Center; Mother, Mary Rafter Fausett of Center; Brothers, James Fausett & wife Ching-Yi Fausett of Huxley, Richard Fausett and Susan Sanford of Center; Children, Tanya Fausett Lay of Ruston, Louisiana, Scott Fausett of Ruston, Louisiana; Stepchildren, Tabetha Steffek, Billy Themis of Center, Byron Themis of Kemp, Texas.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

JASON ALAN WARD
Jason Alan Ward, 63, of Nacogdoches, Texas, died January 8, 2024. Interment will be in Waterman Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on November 7, 1960 in Nacogdoches to Jimmy and Sherry Ward. Jason graduated from Center High School in 1979.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Sherry Ward.  Survivors include, Wife, Rhonda; Son, Chad Ward & wife Holly of Anna, Texas; Son, Dillon Ward & wife Amy of Nacogdoches; Father, Jimmy Ward of Center; Brother, John Ward & wife Bridgette of Center; Sister, Gina Castro & husband Sergio of Hurst, Texas; Mother-in-law, Mildred Rothmund of Nacogdoches; Father-in-law, Bill Rothmund of Idalou, Texas; Sisters-in-law, Rochelle Gibbs & husband Tommy of Merryville, Louisiana, Robin Hunter & husband David of Lexington, Kentucky, Rachel Adame & husband Adrian of Victoria, Texas.
Services in the care of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, Texas.

BILLY GLENN CARROLL
Billy Glenn Carroll, 53, of Carthage, died January 10, 2024, in Carthage.  Interment will be in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born July 8, 1970, to David Paul Carroll and Glenis Cassell Carroll.  He was preceded in death by, Father, David Paul Carroll; Brother, Kenneth Leon Carroll. Survivors include, Daughters, Taylor Cheyenne Carroll, Laci Leigh Carroll Price & husband Thomas Cody Price; Mother, Glenis Carroll; Brother, James David Carroll; Stepmother, Kayse Carroll.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

 

 

 

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