MEMBERSHIP 2012
Shelby County Historical Society
Celebrating 50 years… expanding horizons through knowledge, education
and preservation
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Please make check out to Shelby County Historical Society, PO Box 1542,
Center, TX 75935-1542
On the back of this card please drop us a note on items you would like
to see addressed in 2012 whether it is an article in the newsletter,
lectures, events or maybe a historic preservation issue.
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and Museum is now asking for renewals and new memberships. If you
are not already a member or if you did not get our mailout last week, we
would like to have you join and help the museum continue operation.
You can just print out this form or make up one of your own and mail it
to us at:
Shelby County Historical Society
P. O. Box 1542
Center, Texas 75935 |
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RUBY GRACE SAMFORD MC MINN
Ruby Grace Samford McMinn, 95, of Paxton, died January 5, 2012 in
Nacogdoches. Interment was in
Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. Ruby Grace McMinn was born August 7,
1916 to Allen and Rena Wilson Samford in the Paxton Community. She was
preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Hayward “Mac” McMinn; Sisters,
Ruth Templin, Vina Spears, Mary Bachman, Dorothy Ping; Brother, Jeff
Samford, Sr. Survivors include, Nieces, Jean Bowlin & husband, Jimmy of
Paxton, Kay Knight & husband, Joe of Woods Community, Dorothy Pannell &
husband, Monte of Chillicothe, Patty Vaughn & husband, Eddie of Plano;
Nephews, Robert Templin & wife, Daphne of Appleby, Tom Spears & wife,
JoAnn of Lawton, Oklahoma, Jeff Samford, Jr. & wife, Karen of Plano,
Henry Samford & wife, Peggy of Plano.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
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WILLIE “Adell” CONWAY EAVES
Willie “Adell” Conway Eaves, 75, of Tenaha, died January 9, 2012 in
Center. Interment was in
Restland Cemetery, Tenaha. She was born on January 30, 1936 in Gary
to Tom Edward Conway and Reba D. Spurlock Conway. She was preceded in
death by, Parents; Husband, Jackie Warren “JW” Eaves, Sr.; Infant
Daughter, Cynthia Ann Eaves; Brother, James Edward Conway. Survivors
include, Sons, Jackie Warren Eaves Jr. & wife, Ginger of Tenaha, Tommy
Eaves & wife, Rebecca of Tenaha, Douglass Eaves, Sr. of Joaquin, Larry
Joe Eaves & wife, Delicia of Center; Daughters, Debra Pratt & husband,
Gaylon of Joaquin, Elaine Hicks & husband, Donald, Sr. of Tenaha, Angela
Hurst & husband, Edward of Tenaha, Becky Bridges & husband, Willy of
Tenaha, Brandy Kerr & husband, Bryan of Nacogdoches; Sisters:, Mary Kyle
of Old Center, Janice Wilson of Old Center, Nellie Smith of Tenaha.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
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KATE GRYDER KIMBRO
Kate Gryder Kimbro, 99, lifelong resident of Center, died January 11,
2012 in Sulphur, Louisiana. Interment will be in
Fairview Cemetery, Center, Texas. She was born March 5, 1912 in
Center, Texas to John Henry and Flossie Elliott Gryder. She was preceded
in death by, Parents; Husband, Ray Kimbro; Brother, Curtis Gryder.
Survivors include, Sons, Curtis Kimbro & wife, Paula of Livingston,
Billy Ray Kimbro & wife, Sue of Texarkana, Texas; Daughter, Joan Kimbro
Johnson & husband, T.J. of Sulphur, Louisiana.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
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VERLINE STANLEY
Verline Stanley, 74, of Joaquin, died January 6, 2012 in Kirbyville.
Interment was in
Brookland Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas. She was born April 28, 1937 in
San Augustine to Ben and Alice Richardson Evans. She was preceded in
death by, Parents; Husband, J. D. Stanley; Stillborn son, John Darrell
Stanley;Brothers and Sisters, Bernice Boyett, J.B. Evans, Edna
McCormick, Georgia Mae Harris, Bennie Faye Weir, Gladys “Sister” Martin.
Survivors include, Children, Jerry Stanley of Fred, Alice Hilyer of
Center, Martha Champagne of Kirbyville, Kenneth Stanley & wife, Cori of
Kirbyville, Tommy Stanley of Vidor, Lisa Stanley of Kirbyville;
Brothers, L.B. Evans & wife, Mary Lee of Joaquin, Roy Evans & wife,
Brenda of Clayton.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
JANIE MARIE LAMBERT
Janie Marie Lambert, 95, of Center, died January 9, 2012 in Center.
Interment was in
Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born in Lindale on
February 15, 1916 to Sam Lee Yeary and Lula Marie Irish Yeary. She was
preceded in death by, Husband, Turner Lambert; 3 Brothers; 1 Sister.
Survivors include, Daughter, Jane Ash of Center; Granddaughters, Michele
Little & husband, Ken of Carthage, Lisa Ermis & husband, Kevin of
Uvalde.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
NATHAN FRANKLIN “N. F.” POSEY
Nathan Franklin “N. F.” Posey, 83, died January 8, 2012 in Shreveport,
Louisiana. Interment was in
Truitt Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on March 17, 1928 in
Marshall, Texas to Elam Rabi and Francis Parrish Posey. He was preceded
in death by, Parents; Brothers & Sister; Wife, Betty Ross Posey; Son,
Frank Posey; Daughter, Debra Kay. Survivors include, His little red dog,
Buster; Daughter, Betty Ann of Galloway; Son, Bo & wife, Sheila of
Joaquin; Ten grandchildren.
Online condolences can be sent at
www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |