Shelby County News

Week Ending January 20, 2011

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Celebrating 50 years… expanding horizons through knowledge, education and preservation

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Shelby County Historical Society
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OBITUARIES

MINA HICKMAN
Mina Hickman, 68, of Timpson, died January 12, 2011 at her residence. Burial was in Zion Hill Cemetery, Henderson, Texas. She was born November 13, 1942 in Texas City, Texas to Othal Fred and Lula E. Clark Adamson. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include, Husband, Edward Hickman of Timpson; Sons, Alan Hickman of Florida, David Hickman of Livingston, Richard Hickman of Georgia, Michael Hickman & wife Anne of Houston; Sister, Gayle Gesslin of Kilgore.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

 
GLADYS SANFORD
Gladys Sanford, 84, of Center, died January 14, 2011in Center. Burial was in Borders Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born May 11, 1926 to Oscar and Clara Mae Ketchum Davidson. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter, Marion Jean Burnett. Survivors include, Husband, John Paul Sanford of Center; Daughters, Pauletta Mires of Center, Cheryl New of Center, Linda Shisler of Center; Brothers, Carroll Davidson & wife, Florene of Nacogdoches, Billy Ray Davidson & wife, Bessie of Arkansas, Sonny Davidson & wife, Joreta of Arkansas; Sisters, Joyce Cooper & husband, Howard of Porter, Pansey McIntyre & husband, Jessie of Washington.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
LEON "L. L." DUNCAN
Leon “L.L.” Duncan, 92, of Huxley, died January 14, 2011 in Center. Burial was in Wimberly Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born August 9, 1918 in Shelby County to Charlie Duncan and Cathryn Sanford Duncan. He served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wives, Maxie Owens Duncan, Jerelyn Adams Duncan; Twelve Brothers and Sisters. Survivors include, Son, Kerry Duncan of Frisco; Grandson, Kyle Duncan of Frisco.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

 
C. W. "JACK" WATSON
C.W. “Jack” Watson, 84, of Tenaha, died January 14, 2011 in Tyler. Burial was in Restland Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. He was born May 5, 1926 in Tenaha to Jasper Watson and Lizzie Mae Wagstaff Watson. He served his country in the US Army during WWII. Survivors include, Daughters, Martha Standley & husband Durwood of Beaumont, Lydia Hartsell & husband Gary of Tenaha, Jane Ann Westbrook & husband Louis of Kountze, Audrey Watson & husband Gary of Beaumont; Sisters, Bobbie Veatch & husband Dean of Shreveport, Claudie Hargrove & husband Bill of Tyler.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
SHERRY ELLIOTT
Sherry Elliott, 54, of Garrison, died January 12, 2011 in Nacogdoches. Burial was in Caledonia Cemetery, Rusk County. She was born Feb. 1, 1956, in Garrison to Homer Anderson and Stella Clifton Anderson. Survivors include, Husband, Gary Elliott of Garrison; Sons, David G. Elliott of Garrison, Daniel Elliot of Garrison, Gary Lee Elliott, Jr. of Center; Sister, Patrician Dean Permenter & husband Roy of Shelbyville.
Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
BILLY FRANK WILLIAMS
Billy Frank Williams, 69, of Joaquin, died January 14, 2011 in De Ridder, Louisiana. Burial was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born February 25, 1941 to Marshall Clinton “Bill” and Mildred Blankenship Williams. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, John Clinton Williams. Survivors include, Aunt, Era Belle Bush of Joaquin; Sister-in-law, Virginia Williams Kay of Joaquin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
ETHEL ANN STEWART
Ethel Ann Stewart, 88, of Center, Texas, formerly of Little River County, Arkansas, died January 15, 2011 in Center. Burial was in Gravelly Cemetery in Arkansas. She was born on September 3, 1922 in Arkinda, Arkansas to Robert S. and LaVada Smith Horn. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Martin Stewart; Son, Charles R. Price; Brothers, A.C. Horn, Jimmy Horn; Sister, Gladys Dawson. Survivors include, Son, John L. Price & wife Karren of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com 
Wilkerson Funeral Home, DeQueen, Arkansas
JEWEL D. "J.D." JONES, JR.
Jewel D. “J.D.” Jones, Jr., 73, of Texas City, died January 17, 2011, in Texas City. Burial will be in Coldsprings Cemetery, Nacogdoches, County. He was born February 22, 1937 in Center, Texas to Jewel Daniel Jones, Sr. and Ruby Warren Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife Geneva Ann Jones. Survivors include, Daughter, Deborah Ann Castle & husband Kevin; Son, Jewel Daniel Jones III & wife Melissa; Sister, Noreen Parker.
Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas

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