Shelby County News

Week Ending April 12, 2012

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The Shelby County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on April 17, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Shelby County Museum. The speaker this month will be Colleen Doggett. She will bring an up-to-date report on the happenings of the Shelby County Historical Commission and have information on the project to restore the Records Building on the square. Everyone is invited to attend.
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OBITUARIES

SILAS WALTER “S. W.” CARTER
Silas Walter “S. W.” Carter, 86, of Shelbyville, Texas, died April 5, 2012. Interment was in Carrolltown Cemetery, Shelby County. S. W. was born on July 10, 1925 to Smith L. and Della Ballard Carter at Camp Brittain, Texas that was a part of Pickering Lumber Company. During World War II, S. W. served in the Merchant Marines. After the war, he served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the U. S. Army and was a part of the Allied Occupation Forces in Japan. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Lamerle Carter, Louise Carter Tamplin, Joyce Carter Campbell; Brother, Dugie Carter. Survivors include, Wife, Dorthy L. Roberts Carter; Daughters, Alisa Carter Hibbs & husband, Mike, Serica Carter Wilkins & husband, Ronnie.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
PEGGY WHITTON
Peggy Whitton, 56, of Joaquin, died April 8, 2012 in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born August 21, 1955 in Nacogdoches to J.P. Dawson and Mable Stanley Dawson. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include, Husband, David Whitton of Joaquin; Daughters, Rhonda Villarreal & husband, Luis of Deberry, Kimberly Griffin & husband, Billy Ray of San Augustine, Angela Whitton & husband, Goldman of Joaquin, Crystal Berg & husband, Lydell of Joaquin; Son, Michael Whitton of Joaquin; Sisters, Deborah Leggett & husband, John Hugh of Joaquin, Jean Moore & husband, Frankie of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
W. J. CHEVALIER
W. J. Chevalier, 60, of Joaquin, died April 4, 2012 in Joaquin. Interment was in Johnson Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas. He was born August 30, 1951 in Logansport, Louisiana to William Jessie Chevalier, Sr. and Lillie Mae McDaniel Chevalier. He was preceded in death by his Father, William Jessie Chevalier, Sr. Survivors include, Wife, Annette Chevalier of Joaquin; Daughter, Mandy Scott & husband, Bryan of Joaquin; Mother, Lillie Mae Spruiell of Joaquin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
JO ANN TIPPETT
Jo Ann Tippett, 81, of Nacogdoches, died April 8, 2012, at an area hospital. Interment was in Timpson Missionary Baptist Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born August 24, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Tippett. Survivors include, Son, Tim Tippett; Daughter, Diana Davis.
Online condolences can be sent at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com
Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Nacogdoches
 
SUE RAMSEY HOOPER
Sue Ramsey Hooper, 92, of Joaquin, died April 4, 2012 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment was in Wimberly Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born September 16, 1919 in Logansport, Louisiana to John Norman and Ida Laird Ramsey. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Arnold Hooper; Brothers & Sisters, Edythe Cardin, Ruth Loper Diamont, Oneida “Chink” Gordon, Leora “Ball” Meador, Rhoda L. David, Billy Jordan, John Ramsey. Survivors include, Sons, Jim Hooper & wife, June of Logansport, Joe Hooper of Joaquin; Sister, Norma Faye Ramsey of Mesquite.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

 
LOUISE MEYERS
Louise Meyers, 70, of Center, died April 5, 2012 in Center. Interment was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born February 16, 1942 in Shelby County to Julius Elzie Windham and Corine Meyers Windham. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Randy Windham. Survivors include, Daughters, Anita Killey & husband, Robert of Center, Tammy Davis & husband, Ronnie of Center, Lucinda Richards & husband, Wayne of Center; Sons, Edward Williams of Center, Franklin Williams & wife, Lynn of Center, Randolph Williams of Center; Sisters, Jerelyn Richards of Center, Donna Whittington of Center, Charlotte Hughes of Center, Deloris Windham of Nacogdoches; Brother, Rodger Windham of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
PATRICIA BABEK BROWN
Patricia Babek Brown, 65, of Waco, died April 4, 2012, at her residence. Interment was in Ramah Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born December 22, 1946, in Shelby County, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Babek, and her husband, Gerald Brown. Survivors include, Sons, Stephen Brown & wife, Sherry, of San Antonio, Spencer Brown & wife, Rebecca, of Dallas; her mother, Berta Babek; Sister, Terri Woodruff & husband, Rick.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
EDWARD “Eddie” SPURLOCK
Edward “Eddie” Spurlock, 48, of Carthage, died April 8, 2012 in Shelbyville. Interment was in Willow Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born February 7, 1964 in Carthage to J.D. Spurlock and Sue Gibbs Spurlock. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife, Coreen Spurlock of Shelbyville; Children, Kodie Redler of Huntsville, Starlla Spurlock of Lufkin, Ty Spurlock of Shelbyville, Colton Spurlock of Shelbyville; Sister, Sudi Jordan of Texas; Brothers, Jerry Spurlock of Tennessee, David Spurlock of Houston, Kenny Spurlock of Texas; Special Family, Kenneth Hayes of Carthage, Rose Adams of Carthage, Tony & Tonja Ard of Shelbyville.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
FREDDY W. BARNETT
Freddy W. Barnett, 66, of Joaquin, died April 8, 2012 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment was in Adams Cemetery in Logan. He was born January 29, 1946 in DeBerry, Texas to John Calvin Barnett and Winnie Theo Barnett. Mr. Barnett served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Special Friend, Molly Abbitt; Brothers and Sisters, Johnny Barnett, Frances Tinkle, Carolyn Fults, Lois Reid; Son, Billy Don Barnett; Adopted Daughters, Sheri Lewis, Kim Kendrick.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JACKIE MICHAEL HUGHES
Jackie Michael Hughes, 69, of Joaquin, died March 30, 2012 in Val Verde County. Interment will be in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born January 12, 1943 in Center to Jeffrey Milton Hughes and Lillie Mae Peace Hughes. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife, Glenda Hughes of Joaquin; Daughters, Keli LeJuene & husband, Stephen of Joaquin, Teri Poole & husband, Tim of Joaquin; Sister, Brenda Graham of Huxley.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
PAULA JONES
Paula Jones, 89, of Joaquin, died April 05, 2012 in Center. Interment will be in Brookland Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born March 14, 1923 in Grand Cane, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana to Belton and Cynthia Daughtry May. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughters, Linda and Barbara; Sisters, Alice Louise Manning, Gustavia Mitchelle and Adelle Hooper. Survivors include, Husband, Tom Jones, Jr. of Joaquin; Stepson, Jeff Jones & wife, Tammy of Gary; Sister, Florene Parker of Houston.
Online condolences can be sent at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com
Hawthorn Funeral Home, Carthage, Texas

 

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