Shelby County News

Week ending February 20, 2020
 

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OBITUARIES

 

DAVID HAROLD BAIN
David Harold Bain, 93, of Center, Texas, died February 15, 2020 in Center, Texas. Interment was in Shillersville Cemetery, Victoria, Texas. He was born September 1, 1926, in Slaton, Texas, to Melvin H. Bain Sr. and Ruby Hoffman Bain. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Ramona Garrett Bain; Sisters, Nyline Ward, Joanna Pye, Peggy Woods; Brother, Melvin H. Bain, Jr. Survivors include, Wife, Dorothy Ballard Bain; Daughter, Rebecca Vergiels & husband, Victor; Son, David Bain, Jr. & wife, Marsha; Sister, Mary Wendland of San Marcos, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
WANDA STANLEY YORSTON
Wanda Stanley Yorston, 96, died February 10, 2020. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born July 4, 1923 in Center Texas. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Howard Joseph Yorston; Parents, Rudolphus Doff Stanley and Ludie Hendricks Stanley; Brothers, Rudolphus, Leon and Kenneth Stanley; Sisters, Evelyn and Oneta. Survivors include, Daughters, Sherwyn Sherman, Margaret Cathi Schulze, Stacy Stoker; Sister, LaRue Spencer.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
DANIEL JACKSON
Daniel Jackson, 76, of Tenaha, died February 16, 2020, in Tenaha. Interment will be in Willow Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born March 11, 1943, in Panola County, to Paul Jackson and Annie Ruth Stevens Jackson. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Billie Jackson; Brothers, Paul Jackson Jr., Raymond Jackson. Survivors include, Sisters, Judith Adams & husband of Tenaha, Sheila Wiggins & husband Charles of Shreveport, Louisiana; Brother, James “Jimmy” Jackson of Tenaha; Sisters-in-law, Carolyn Jackson of Joaquin, Sylvia Jackson of Tenaha.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
EILEEN MARIE OLIVER
Eileen Marie Oliver, 74, of Saint John, USVI, died February 11,2020. She was born January 8, 1946 to Edward and Marie Gofgosky in Binghamton, New York. She married Byron D. Oliver formerly of Timpson, Texas on August 29,1970. She is also survived by, Son, Jason and wife, Christy; Daughter, Shawna and husband, Paul; Locally, Eileen is survived by, Sister-in-laws, Bess (Oliver) Reeves of Center, Texas, Carolyn (Oliver) Elliot of Houston, Texas; Brother-in-law, Cecil Oliver of Garrison, Texas.
A private ceremony will be in April 18th in Saint John USVI.
Services under the direction of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Center, St. John, VI.
 
BILLY IRVIN HARKNESS
Billy Irvin Harkness, 73, of Center, died February 15, 2020, in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born January 23, 1947, in Center, to Cecil Irvin Harkness and Thelma Inez Nichols. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Alvin and Addie Johnson. Survivors include, Wife, Sandra Jean Harkness of Center; Children, Carlton Harkness & wife Pattie of Center, Steven Harkness & wife Maria of Shelbyville, Brian Harkness & wife Becky of Center, Chronda Wilson & husband John of Bullard; Brothers, Wayne Harkness & wife Shirley of Center, Joe Harkness & wife Ricky Kaye of Brady Ricky Dale Harkness & wife Carolyn of Center; Sisters, Delores Haliburton Bauwens & husband Vince of Waco, Peggy Smith of Center, Linda Waldon & husband William of Waco, Anitra Harris & husband Terry of Carthage.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JAMES VERLON LUMAN
James Verlon Luman, 87, of Center, died February 17, 2020, in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Mt. Herman Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born August 8, 1932, in San Augustine County, to John Selmer Luman and Eunice Anderson Luman. He served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Jeanette Peace Luman; Sons, James E. Luman, Wayne Luman; Four Sisters. Survivors include, Children, Janie Andress & husband Mike, Corine Correa & husband Jeff, Tracy Windham & husband Max, Tammie Luman & David Davis, Robert Luman.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
DANA WILLIAMS JUDSON
Dana Williams Judson, 66, of Pflugerville, Texas, died February 12, 2020. She was born to Sallie Adena Youngblood and Norman Williams on November 23, 1953, in Center, Texas. She graduated as Valedictorian from Center High School in 1972. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Norma Lee Matzenbacher. Survivors include, Husband, Marty Judson; Children, Farrah Massey, Corey Judson; Son-in-law, Karim Saleh; Siblings, Carolyn McCauley, Larry (Cathi) Williams, Kerri (Walter) Shofner, Gary (Pam) Williams.
Services are under the direction of Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory.
LYNDELL GRIFFIN
Lyndell Griffin, 90, of Tenaha, Texas, died February 18, 2020 at Marian Place in Carthage, Texas. Interment will be in Old Union Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. She was born October 5, 1929 in Tenaha, Shelby County, Texas to Duncan Hairgrove and Essie Mitchell Hairgrove. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Bill F. Griffin, Jr.; Parents. Survivors include, Sons, Guy W. Griffin & wife Cindy Davis Griffin of Center, John D. Griffin of Center; Daughter, Cindy A. Griffin of Center; Sister-in-law, Lonnie Ruth Stone of Lufkin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

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