OBITUARIES
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TOM MAYS (TIM)
BARTON BOYD Tom Mays (Tim) Barton Boyd, 99, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Center, died April 18, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. Interment was in Cushing Cemetery, Cushing, Texas. She was born December 16, 1917 in Cushing, Texas to Eryme Summers Barton and Doctor Yancy Pascal Barton. As the First Lady of W.R. Boyd, Incorporated, Tim made a home in numerous towns and cities. Those in Texas included Cushing, Beaumont, Jasper, San Augustine, Nacogdoches, Kerrville and El Paso. In 1954 Bill, Tim and their daughter Yancy moved to Center and proudly called it home for over 60 years. She was preceded in death by, Husband, William Riley Boyd, Jr; Brother, Winston Marion Barton; Sisters, Beatrice Barton Rohrbaugh, Fanny Jo, Kathleen and Jeanette Barton. Survivors include, Daughter, Yancy Boyd Bradford (George) of Fort Worth. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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IDA VERNELL
GOINGS Ida Vernell Goings, 79, of Center, Texas, died April 19, 2018 in Center. Interment was in Campti Methodist Church Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born April 20, 1938 in Center to P. A. Collum and Vertie Holt Collum. . She graduated from Center High School in 1956. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter, Sherry Boshart; Brother, Jerry Collum. Survivors include, Husband, W. J. Goings; Daughter, Glenda Lutz; Brothers, Jack Collum & wife, Frances, Billy Ray Collum & wife, Deanna. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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JUDY
CARRINGTON Judy Carrington, 77, of Center, died April 21, 2018, in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born February 25, 1941, in Center, to Hobson Lawson and Lela Jones Lawson. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Ernest Carrington; Brothers, Joel Lawson, Forriest Lawson, Happy Lawson, Tommy Lawson, Glenn Lawson; Sisters, Oleta Cockrell, Mildred Partlow; Sisters-in-law, Sally Lawson, Jean Lawson; Brothers-in-law, Bud Cockrell, Darrell Partlow, Elmer Carrington, Jr. Survivors include, Son, Matt Carrington & wife, Lori, of Nacogdoches; Sister, Ruby Hughes & husband, Charles, of Center; Brother, Billy Lawson of Center; Sisters-in-law, Wynnell Lawson of Center, Clydie Mae Lawson of Center, Nadine Lawson of Center, Leona Lawson of Baytown, Barbara Carrington of Mineola. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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JOE
ELLIS Joe Ellis, 90, of Center, Texas, died April 22, 2018 in Center. Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on July 23, 1927 in Joaquin, Texas to Nathan Percy Ellis and Audrey Cole Ellis. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Joe joined the faculty at Center High School and taught history from 1949 to 1950. He was called back to serve his country again during the Korean War. In 1952, he returned to Center High School where he served as history, science, aviation and chemistry teacher. He also led the Junior Historical Society. After teaching a number of years, Joe became Curriculum Coordinator and Superintendent of Center ISD and remained in that capacity until his retirement in 1985. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Two Brothers; One Sister. Survivors include, Wife, Winola; Children, Julia Cassard, Susan Godfrey & husband, Michael, Joel Ellis & wife, Shannon, Jon Ellis & wife, Jackie, Cindy Harris & husband, Robert.. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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RODNEY HAMMERS Rodney Hammers, 56, of Gary, Texas, died April 20, 2018 in Houston. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born April 3, 1962 in Pasadena, Texas to Frank and Joyce LaVerne Brooks Hammers. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Father-in-law, Carl L. Haberle. Survivors include, Wife, Wanda Hammers of Gary; Children, Amanda Hailey & husband, Seth of Gary, Ashley Dickens & husband Brian of Bullard, Brandon Hammers & fiance Marissa Davis of Temple; Sister, Diana Hayes of Gilmer. Hawthorn Funeral Home, Carthage, Texas |
| WILLIAM TRAVIS DORSEY William Travis Dorsey, 77, of Tenaha, died April 19, 2018, at his residence. Interment was in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. He was born March 26, 1941, in Hemphill, to Frank Dorsey and Emma Maxine Davis Dorsey. He served his country in the United States Army, during which time he was stationed in Korea. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Edward Dorsey; Sister, Christine Montgomery. Survivors include, Wife, Vickie Dorsey of Tenaha; Children, Joshua Dorsey, Christopher James Cook, Kylie Dorsey & husband, Joshua Hendry, Carol Sardona & husband, Jerry, Valerie Jackson & husband, Larry, Vernon Mathis & wife, Jackie, Monica Jackson; Sister, Sherry Martinez & husband, Humberto. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| AUXILIO PRADO Auxilio Prado, 54, of Tenaha, Texas, died April 23, 2018 in Nacogdoches. He was born on February 15, 1964 in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico to Geronimo Prado and Margarita Gutierrez. Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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