MILDRED GARRETT BUTTELL
Mildred "Coodie" Garrett Burrell, 100, died January 24, 2025, in Houston.  She was born December 24, 1925 to Robert "Bob" Garrett and Nealie Davis Garrett, in San Augustine, Texas (St. Luke's Community.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Siblings, Roxie Garrett Garner, Alberta Garrett, Annie Garrett Lacy, Lula Garrett Lacy, Verna Garrett, Clara Garrett Cartwright, Jack Garrett, Wyatt Garrett, Willie Garrett, Audrey Garrett, Amos Garrett; Daughters, Jurline Bean and Ollie Mae Garrett.  Survivors include, Daughters, Murline Jackson, Dorothy Jefferson, Gloria Whorton, Bonus daughter, Vanessa Archie.
Services entrusted to her family of professionals at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, TX 75961. (936) 564-4351

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BILLY WAYNE THOMAS
Billy Wayne Thomas, 74, of Timpson, died January 22, 2025 at Stallings Court Nursing in Nacogdoches.  Interment was in Smyrna Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. Survivors include, Brother, Elray Thomas; Host of Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

MELISSA CROUCH BURTON
Melissa Crouch Burton, 72, of Timpson, Texas, died January 29, 2025, in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Interment was in Newburn Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born on February 1, 1952, in Beaumont, Texas, to Maurice Crouch and Melba (Ivy) Crouch.  She graduated from Timpson High School, Class of 1971. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Siblings, Jack Wilson, Judy Wilson, Linda Yarborough, Michael Crouch.  Survivors include, Husband, Roger Burton; Son, Jason Clark & wife Michele; Daughters, Jessica Mollohan & husband Rick, Jennifer Huff & husband Will, Jessica Burton; Brother, Melvin Crouch & wife Barbara.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

BONNIE SUE LOWE DICKS
Bonnie Sue Lowe Dicks, 83, died January 30, 2025.  Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born to Leon Lowe and Blanche Roberts Lowe of Joaquin, on June 17, 1941. She graduated from Joaquin High School.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother in law, Bill Anderson.  Survivors include, Son, Billy Dicks & wife, Stacy of Nacogdoches; Daughter, Brooke Dicks of Nacogdoches and partner Kim LaRue of Hudson, Texas; Sisters, Margie Anderson; Patsy Lowe of Joaquin; Brother, Buren & wife, Mary Ellen Lowe of Joaquin.

BETTY FAYE O’DONNELL SMELSER
Betty Faye O’Donnell Smelser, 85, of Center, Texas, died January 30, 2025, in her home. She was born on November 7, 1939, in Ruston, Louisiana, to Helen Faye Price O’Donnell and H. M. “Tarzan” O’Donnell.  She graduated from Logansport High School in May of 1957. Survivors include, Sons, John Smelser of Center and girlfriend V J Jackson; Daughters, Tori Smith and Jordan Jackson of Joaquin; Mark Smelser and wife Mandy of Troup; Sisters, Gene Minchew Allbright of Longview, Kathryn (KB) and Albert Axen of Center.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

LUCIO ARIAS VASQUEZ
Lucio Arias Vasquez, 52, of Center, died February 2, 2025, in Carthage.  Interment will be held in Mexico at a later date.  He was born December 3, 1972, in Tabasco, Mexico, Lucio, to Ciriaco Arias and Margarita Vasquez.  He was born December 3, 1972, in Tabasco, Mexico, to Ciriaco Arias and Margarita Vasquez.  He was preceded in death by, Father, Ciriaco Arias; Brother, Javier Arias; Sister, Consuelo Arias.  Survivors include, Children, Leandro Arias & wife Octavi Mendez Martinez of Virginia, Karen Arias of Cancun, Mexico; Stepdaughter, Bellanira Gomez & husband Manuel of Josefa, Mexico; Mother, Margarita Vasquez of Tomas, Garrido, Mexico; Brothers,
Juvencio Arias & wife Josefina of Tomas, Garrido, Mexico, Zebedeo Arias of Tomas, Garrido, Mexico; Sister, Maria Alejandra & husband Cornelio of Tomas Garrido, Mexico. 

DEAN T. CROCKETT
Dean T. Crockett, 86, of the Sexton Community, died February 04, 2025.  He was born June 1, 1938 to D.C. Crockett and Ruby Mae Netherly-Crockett.  He graduated from E. J. Campbell High School in Nacogdoches, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Daughter, Dorcas McFarland; Son, Demetrius Crockett; Siblings, Charlotte Hyter, Johnnie Cross,  Betty Lathan, Joyce Montgomery, David Crockett, Calvin Crockett, Daisy Crockett, Ruth Lathan.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

NAVY MARIE CRANE
Navy Marie Crane “Navy Mae,” infant daughter of Jay Crane and Jaelyn Crawford, died February 1, 2025, at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.  Interment was in Patroon Cemetery, Shelby County.  Survivors include, Parents, Jay Crane and Jaelyn Crawford; Sister, Addi Crane; Grandparents, Josh and Rachel Crawford, Chastity Smith, Derrick Crane.

DONA SUE McKNIGHT
Dona Sue McKnight, 76, of Joaquin, died February 2, 2025, in Center.  Interment was in Willow Grove Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born July 13, 1948, in Humble, Dona to J.C. Taylor and Doris Oakley Taylor.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Ronald Tim McKnight; Parents; Brother and sister-in-law, C.D. Taylor and wife Paulette.  Survivors include, Children, Kim Hutto of Joaquin, Jarrett McKnight of Joaquin.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com