.ELDER WAYMON BOLTON
Elder Wymon Bolton, 86, died February 17, 2025. Interment was in Bennett Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on October 31, 1938, to Mr. Leo Bolton and Katherine Bolton. Survivors include, Wife, Hazel; Ten Children; Brothers, Ezra Bolton (Joyce), Melton Bolton; Sister, Lavern Barnes; A host of nieces and nephews and daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.
GLADYS YARBROUGH JENKINS
Gladys “Jo” Yarbrough Jenkins, 71, of Tenaha, died February 14, 2025. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. She was born to George and LaMerle Yarbrough on December 5, 1953 in Center, Texas. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Rochester Jenkins; Stepson, Calvin Jenkins; Brother, Darly Yarbrough; Sister, Kathleen Moore. She attended Timpson Colored School at a young age, then attended Timpson High School. Survivors include, Daughters, Latricia Patton, Houston, Texas, Brandy Gentry, Nacogdoches, Texas, Felicia Jenkins of San Bernardino, California; Sons, Xavier Gentry (Shunda), Nacogdoches, Texas, Frankie Gentry (Samantha), Timpson, Texas; Sister, Maristine Rhodes (Donald); Brother, George Ray Yarbrough, Timpson, Texas; Sisters-in-law, Joyce Yarbrough, Liz Yarbrough.
CLARA CAROLYN CROSS HOOKER
Clara Carolyn Cross Hooker, 89, lifelong resident of Tenaha, Texas, died February 20, 2025. Interment was in Woods Community Cemetery. She was born on November 21, 1935, to Maurine Hairgrove Cross and Buel William Cross. Carolyn is survived by,
Children, Jennifer Hooker Cumbie & husband, Jim, Jeffrey Hooker & wife, Dannett.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
JIMMY NORRIS JONES
Jimmy “Bo” Norris Jones, 73, of Center, Texas, died February 20, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. Interment was in Buckner Cemetery, Center, Texas. He was born on August 16, 1951, to Eugene Jones and Lela (Askew) Jones. He attended Center Schools. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Virginia Daughert, Daisy Jones; Brother, Elbert Jones; Brother-in-law, James Daugherty. Survivors include, Sister, Louann Peeler & husband Richard of Silsbee; Sister-in-law, Patsy Jones of Carthage.
KEITH EDWARD McRAE
Keith Edward McRae, 60, of Carthage, died February 20, 2025, in Carthage. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born December 13, 1964, in Center, to Edward McRae and Shirley Mayfield McRae. Survivors include, Wife, Sami Jo McRae; Children, Jennifer Ray & husband, Stevie, Alicia Gierak & husband, Matt, Chris McRae, Blaine McRae & wife, Emily; Sister, Sheri Martin & husband, Andy.
DEBORAH KENNON WELCH
Deborah (Debbie) Kennon Welch, 61, of Shelbyville, Texas, died February 20, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment was in Clever Creek Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on June 17, 1963, in Center, Texas, to Drue Edwin Kennon, Sr. and Edna Gay (Sigler) Kennon. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Gordon Welch; Parents; Brother, Richard Kennon. Survivors include, Daughter, Lanie Welch Fitzgerald & Ryan of Levelland; Brothers, Drue Kennon, Jr. & wife, Maureen of Tucson, AZ, Gene Kennon of Shelbyville, Bobby Kennon of Center.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
JACKIE JO WRIGHT
Jackie Jo Wright, 62, of Shelbyville, died February 23, 2025, in Shelbyville. She was born November 27, 1962, in Shelby County, to Buvis “Earl” Wright and Linda May Wright. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Billy Jack Moore. Survivors include, Children, James Earl Jones of Houston, Jessica Windham Hatcher of Timpson, Wyatt Windham & wife Samantha of Garrison, Justice Hathorn of Shelbyville; Parents.
PATSY ANN (ELLINGTON) JOHNSON
Patsy Ann (Ellington) Johnson, 70, of Shelbyville, Texas, died February 19, 2025, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment was in McWilliams Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on December 25, 1954, to Roy Ellington and Ollie (Sigler) Ellington. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Johnny Roy Ellington, James Howard Arnold, Gene Sigler. Survivors include, Husband, Willie Johnson; Sons, Christopher Ellington, Willie Ashton Johnson; Daughters, Christy Noble, Jessica Johnson Osby & husband Tracey, Katrina Johnson Davis & husband LaTyrrence, Tamesha Johnson Davis & husband Timothy; Brother, Charles Ellington & wife Patricia.
GERALD WAYNE SMITH
Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Smith, 87, of Tenaha, Texas, died February 24, 2025, in Tenaha, Texas. Interment was in Restland Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. He was born on February 20, 1938, in Hughes Springs, Texas, to Homer Harvey Smith and Myrtis (Ogden) Smith. He proudly served in the United States Navy for four years. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Barbara; Parents; Sister, Helen & brother-in-law, George Marshall; Brothers-in-law, Larry Alford, Kenny Donahoe; Sister-in-law, Brenda Daniels. Survivors include, Sons, Michael Wayne Smith & wife Robyn, Ronnie Alan Smith & wife Joann, Terry Brian Smith & wife Ramona; Brothers-in-law, Johnny “Randall” Alford & wife Ione, John Bail Alford, Jr. & wife Lori; Sisters-in-law, Nancy Donahoe, Joyce Sloan & husband Mike.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
TILDA MAE BUSSEY HOLMAN
Tilda Mae Bussey Holmon, 93, died February 15, 2025, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born October 25, 1931 in Tenaha, Texas.
DERRICK DERRELL BARNES
Derrick Derrell Barnes, 52, died February 16, 2025, in Mansfield, Louisiana. Interment was in Red Land Cemetery, San Augustine. He was born September 7, 1972 in San Augustine, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.
LOUIS S. MULDROW
Louis S. Muldrow, 92, of Waco, died February 17, 2025, at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1st, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Center, Texas. He was born August 22, 1932, in Center, Texas, to Louis S. Muldrow, Sr. and Hazel Rogers Muldrow. He graduated from Center High School in 1949. He served in the U. S. Army from 1953 until 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Son, John Muldrow; Daughters, Elizabeth Rigney & husband, Charlie, Catherine Parks &husband, Kyle; Sister, Alice Sue Rhodes & husband, Sammy; Mother of his children, Betty Flowers.