Shelby County News

Week Ending March 17, 2011

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OBITUARIES

JANELL SHOFNER SAMFORD
Janell Shofner Samford, 81, of Center, died March 10, 2011 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born September 14, 1929 in Shelby County to Marvin and Zella Litton Shofner. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Lamerle Fleming. Survivors include, Husband, William Lee Samford of Center; Daughter, Barbara Pinkston & husband Jerry of Center; Brothers, Prentice Shofner & wife Jenell of Center, Jarrell Shofner & wife Tommie of Jasper; Darrell Shofner of Shelbyville; Brothers-in-law & Sister-in-law, Ben & Bette Samford, Hugh Fleming.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

 
BETTY LOU DUFFIELD
Betty Lou Duffield, 72, of Shelbyville, died March 07, 2011, in Shelbyville. Burial was in McWilliams Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas. Survivors include, Daughter, Deloris Jackson of Center, Texas; Son, Felix Grisby of Center, Texas; Sister, Zieffie Watkins of Dallas, Texas.
Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
MRS. WILLIE "Bill" KIRKLAND GATES
Mrs. Willie “Bill” Kirkland Gates, 96, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Shelby County, died March 12, 2011. Burial was in Wimberly Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born August 24, 1914 in Shelby County to Rev. William Brantley and Francis “Fannie” White Kirkland. She is preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Billy Davis Lovell; 7 Brothers; 2 Sisters. Survivors include, Grandson, Brian Lovell & wife, Angela of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JANET ELUMBAUGH HANNAH
Janet Elumbaugh Hannah, 49, of Center, died March 11, 2011 in Center. Burial was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born October 1, 1961 in Monette, Arkansas to R.B. and Nina Louise Sharp Elumbaugh. Survivors include, Husband, Bro. Charles Hannah of Center; Daughter, Detaena Evridge & husband Boyd of Center; Son, Josh Hannah & wife Sarah of Center; Parents, Bro. R.B. and Nina Elumbaugh of Center; Sisters, Judy Harding & husband James of Center; Sister, Susie Handy & husband Jeff of Bradford, Arkansas.
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JIMMIE MARCELLE WINDHAM
Jimmie Marcelle Windham, 81, of Center, died March 13, 2011. Burial was in Sholar Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born January 13, 1930 in Panola County to C.J. Risinger and Nora Truitt Risinger. Survivors include, Husband, Preston Windham of Center; Daughter, Ann Johnson & husband Roy of Campbell; Sons, Lamerel Windham of Dayton, Michael Ledean Windham & wife Jennifer of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
MILDRED HILTON CHANDLER
Mildred Hilton Chandler, 86, of Columbus, Texas, died March 14, 2011. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born October 9, 1924 in Haslam, Texas to Wightman and Virgie Powdrill Hilton. She was preceeded in death by, Parents; Husband, Burt Chandler; Brothers, Leon Hilton, Hervie Hilton, Emmitt Hilton, Billy Hilton. Survivors include, Daughters, Julie (Judy) Leffingwell & husband Robert of Freeport, Texas, Shirley Wheless & husband John Paul of Logansport, Louisiana, Norma Draper & husband Stephen of Columbus, Texas.
ANNIE LEE THOMAS
Annie Lee Thomas, 85, of Center, died March 14, 2011 at her residence. Burial was in Adams Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born July 28, 1925 in Houston to Leo and Nora Bell Pace. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Charles E. Thomas; Sons, H. L. Hatton, Richard Hatton, Tommy Gene Wilkinson, Michael Thomas. Survivors include, Daughters, Patricia Ann Perkins of Tenaha, Mary Frances Higgins of Center, Linda Sinclair of Baytown, Alice Gardner of Splendora; Son, Kenneth Beall of Tyler.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
CLAXTON YEAGER
Claxton Yeager, 84, of Center, died March 15, 2011 in Tyler. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born March 28, 1926 in Nacogdoches to Alvin C. Yeager and Lena Smith Yeager. Survivors include, Wife, Helen L. Yeager of Center; Sons, Claxton L. Yeager & wife Karen of Center, Edwin K. Yeager of Center, Quinton R. Yeager & wife Annette D. of Burleson; Sister, Syble Burt of Nacogdoches.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
ETHEL MC CRAY BAKER
Ethel McCray Baker, 89, of Jacksonville, died March 15, 2011in Jacksonville. Burial was in Willow Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born December 10, 1921 in Shelby County to R.C. Snider and Bernice Holt Snider. She was preceded in death by a brother during World War II; Parents; Husbands, Llyod McCray, L.D. Baker Sr. Survivors include, Children, Buck McCray & Family of Marshall, Joyce Miles & Family of Jacksonville, Betty McGee & Family of Austin; Sisters, Mrs. Weldon Cammack of Joaquin, Mrs. Eugene Blount of Joaquin, Mrs. Comer Baker of Waxahachie, Mrs. Perry Gunter of Houston; Step Children, L. D. Baker Jr. of the Logan Community, Charles Baker of the Logan Community.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JAMES TAYLOR "J. T." NICHOLS
James Taylor "J. T." Nichols, 92, of Pasadena, formerly of San Augustine, died March 10, 2011. Burial was in Old Salem Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born March 30, 1919 in Merryville, Louisiana.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas
SHARON KAY FANCHER
Sharon Kay Fancher, 56, died March 11, 2011 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Burial was in Mt. Herman Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born July 12, 1954 in Center, Texas to James E. "Rod" Fancher and Mary Jo Reeves Fancher. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Keith Piersall; Brothers, James A. Fancher, Richard Fancher; Sister, Pamela Toomer. Survivors include, Daughter, Stephanie Hancock-McKee & husband, Kenneth; Son, Jerry Hancock & wife, Kelly.
Online condolences can be sent at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com 
Cason Monk Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, Texas

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