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MARGARET CARLISLE WALDROP
Margaret Carlisle Waldrop, 91, of Bossier City, Louisiana, died March 7, 2025, in Bossier City.  Interment was in Wimberly Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born July 20, 1933, in Eastland County, Texas, to Joseph Love Carlisle and Cora Archer Carlisle. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Clyde Waldrop; Son, Clyde Royce Waldrop; Parents; Siblings, Billy Joe Carlisle, Robert Lee Carlisle, Marvin Carlisle, Ouida Walker. Survivors include, Son, Kevin Waldrop and wife Cindy; Brothers, Melvin Carlisle, Richard Carlisle; Daughter-in-law, Denise Cummings.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

MICHAEL JOSEPH WULF
Michael Joseph Wulf, 75, of Center, Texas, died March 8, 2025, in Center, Texas. He was born on September 1, 1949, to Ed and Rose Marie (Nowicki) Wulf.  Served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. When called to duty to serve in the Vietnam War, he nobly answered the call. During his time of service, he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded the Bronze Star and many other medals. As an honored Vietnam Veteran, he continued to “serve those who have served”, as the present VFW Post 8904 Commander and Gold Legacy Member.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Infant brother, Joseph Michael Wulf; Sister-in-law, Peggy Wulf; Brother-in-law, Larry Wieczorek.  Survivors include, Daughter, Delanda (Wulf) Agocs-Baker; Stepdaughter, Stevie Sanchez (Doug); Siblings, Fred Wulf (Mickey) of Center, Paul “Pickles” Wulf of Curtice, Ohio, Larry Wulf (Rita) of Toledo, Ohio, Lori Wieczorek of Toledo, Ohio, Tim Wulf (Jennifer) of Center, Mary Lou Lubinski (Ken) of Toledo, Ohio, Jim Wulf (Jenni) of Napoleon, Ohio.
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.

STEPHEN SCOTT HOPKINS
Stephen Scott Hopkins, 57, died February 17, 2025.  He was born February 19, 1967. He was a 1986 graduate of Center High School.

DIXIE WHITESIDE
Dixie Whiteside, 88, of Center, died March 10, 2025, in Center.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center.  She was born September 11, 1936, in Center, to George Mitchell and Lela Hughes Mitchell.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Wayland Bacle Whiteside; Children, Donese Whiteside, David Whiteside; Parents.  Survivors include, Children, Dannie Helton, Darrell Whiteside and wife Michelle; Daughter-in-law, Sheila Whiteside; Sister, Georgia Bloodgood.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

BETTY ANN McPHEARSON
Betty Ann McPhearson, 87, died March 9, 2025.  Interment was in Centuries Memorial Park.  She was born January 26, 1938, in Coal City, Alabama to Earcy Barber and Lucille Olds Fedrick. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Charles Olds; Sisters, Elizabeth Burks, Jimmy Hughes, Nancy Farris; Husband, Mac Henry McPhearson, Sr.  Survivors include, Children, Carolyn LaGrone & husband, Dale of Deadwood, Kayla Marble & husband, Bubba of Humble, Mac McPhearson, Jr., & wife, Lisa of Logansport.

LAURA ODOM SAMFORD
Laura Odom Samford, 80, died March 10, 2025.  She was born on August 9, 1964. She was preceded in death by, Siblings, Grant, Teresa, Sharon.  Survivors include, Daughters, Rachell, and her husband, Leslie; Sisters, Gilma, Maxie; Brother, Jason.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

BARBARA  JEAN ROSS
Barbara Jean Ross, 76, of Center, died March 12, 2025, in Center.  Interment will be in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born October 4, 1948, in Shelby County, to S. L. Dean and Essie Tindol Dean.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Billy Don Ross; Parents; three siblings.  Survivors include, Son, Eric Arvin Lane of Louisiana; Daughter, Maggie Michelle Linstead and significant other Kelly Hobbs of Oregon.

BUNKCOME WAYNE WILLIAMS
Bunkcome Wayne Williams, 67, of Center, died March 4, 2025, in Center.  Interment was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born December 19, 1957, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Bunkcome was raised in the Waterman Community.  He was preceded on death by Parents, Bunkcome and Thelma Williams.  Survivors include, Wife, Marlena Williams; Children, Bunkcome John Williams and wife Krystal Fenley, Miranda Houston and husband Josh; Sisters, Marry Ann Rowe, Hattie Cochran.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

MICHAEL LANCE BRITTAIN
Michael Lance Brittain, 49, of Bossier City, Louisiana, died March 5, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Interment was in Duncan Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born September 5, 1975, in Shreveport, to Ben J. Brittain and Shirley Shull Brittain. Preceded in death by his father, Ben J. Brittain.  Survivors include, Mother, Shirley Shull Brittain; Children, Natalie Erin Brittain, Donovan Lance Brittain; Sister, Karen Brittain Mitchell and husband Jimmy.

JAMES DAVID RUDD
James David Rudd, 89, of Center, died March 4, 2025, in Center.  Interment was in Mt. Herman Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born December 28, 1935, in Center, to   Anderson Bryan Rudd and Gladys Marie Brown Rudd.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Marie DuBose.  Survivors include, Wife, Faye Graves Rudd; Children, Randy Rudd and wife Cherie of Center, Ronny Rudd of Center.

MARY L. BIGGERS
Mary L. Biggers, 91, of San Augustine, Texas, died  March 08, 2025, at Summitt Nursing Home in San Augustine.  Interment was in St. Luke Cemetery, San Augustine. She was born December 9, 1933, in the Perkins Community in San Augustine to Sealy (Roberts) Boyer and Isom Boyer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon John Willie Biggers.  Survivors include, Daughter, Mary Elizabeth Biggers Sanders of Longview; Brother, Ira Boyer (Lola) of Houston; Sisters, Opal Boyer of Haywood, CA., Betty Robinson of Mansfield, LA; Sister-in-law, Marjorie Boyer of San Augustine; Brother-in-law, Wayne Sparrow (Francine) of Orange.
Services are under the direction of Percy Garnder & Son Funeral Home of San Augustine and Sparrow Funeral Home of Orange, Texas.

CALVIN BROWN CHRISTIAN
Calvin Brown Christian, 72, died March 8, 2025.  Interment will be in Old Union Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born in Center, Texas to Charlie B. and Trudie Maxine Golding Christian. Joining him were siblings, Kay, Charlotte and Carla. He graduated with Tenaha's Class of 1971. Calvin married Debra Gunter and to their union came children, Chad, Callie, and Brooke.  Years after Debra's death, he married someone "On the Road Again", teammate and trucker, Shirley (Sam) Trigg.  Preceding him in death were, Parents; Sister, Charlotte; Daughter, Callie; Wives, Debra and Shirley.  Survivors include, Son, Chad Christian; Daughter, Brooke Cassell; Sisters, Carolyn Kay Morse and husband, Ronald, Carla Looney and husband, Mark.
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.