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ANNA LEE BALLARD
Anna Lee Ballard, 97, of Joaquin, Texas, died April 24, 2025, in Carthage, Texas. Interment was in Shepherd Hill Cemetery, Willis, Texas. She was born on February 2, 1928, in Montgomery County, Texas, to John Pavlock and Marcella (Goodney) Pavlock. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Jay Ballard; Parents; Brothers, Louis and Charlie; Sisters, Mary, Teresa, Thelma, Lucille, and Celie. Survivors include, Sons, James Lucher and wife Gloria, Jayson Ballard; Sister, Pauline Smith; Brother-in-law, Stacy Ballard; Sister-in-law, Julaney Campbell.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS LAWRENCE HALEY
Thomas Lawrence “Tommy” Haley, 78, of Henderson, died April 27, 2025, in the Harper Community of Rusk County. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center. He was born July 14, 1946, in Center to Gene “Pete” and Mary (Miller) Haley. He graduated from Center High School. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Eugene Haley, Jr., Bill Haley. Survivors include, Wife, Michelle Sparkman Haley of Henderson; Children, Sharon Peace and husband Roy of Center, Julie Harbison and husband Heath of Center, Michael Haley and wife Scharla of San Augustine, Lauren Bateman and husband Clayton of Whitehouse, Bailey Williams of Henderson, Blake Williams of Henderson; Sisters-in-law, Mary Haley, Peggy Haley; Michelle’s father, Charles Sparkman and wife Shelli; Sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Susan and Jeff Wealdon; Brothers-in-law, Bobby and Cole Sparkman.
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DEBORAH KAYE BISHOP
Deborah Kaye Bishop, 58, of Center, died April 26, 2025, in Nacogdoches. She was born October 14, 1966, in Center, to Billy Ray Jeans and Janice Warr. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Ray Fitzgerald. Survivors include, Children, Shane Shriver and wife Heather, Macy Murdock and husband Tanner; Parents, Billy Ray Jeans and Janice Warr; Sisters, Janette Malecha, Julie Greer.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
ANITA FOSTER SINGLETON
Anita Foster Singleton, 82, died April 27, 2025 in Conroe, Texas. She was born on January 29, 1943 in Joaquin, Texas, to William Emmet Foster and Essie Lee Foster. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Ray Foster, Guy Foster; Sister, Jimmie Bowlin. Survivors include, Husband, Herbert Preston Singleton; Daughters, Tina LaRea Dawson and husband Rege, Lori Lee Maxcey and husband Doug; Sister, Joy Meaux and husband Jerry.
Those wishing to post tributes and memories to the family may do so at www.eickenhorstfuneral.com
ARTHUR LEON LEGGETT, JR.
Arthur "Jack" Leon Leggett, Jr., 93, died April 18, 2025, in Shelby County, Texas. Interment will be in Carroll Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born July 02, 1931 in Houston, Texas to Arthur Leon Leggett, Sr and Bessie Mildred Waterhouse. Briefly serving as a private in the United States Army during the Korean War era, Jack was medically discharged during basic training before deployment. Though his military service was short-lived, it was a testament to his willingness to serve his country. He was preceded in death by, Wife Lucy; Sons, John David Leggett, Mark Leon Leggett, Steven Kipling Leggett; Brother, Rodney Leggett. Survivors include, Children, Paul David Leggett and daughter-in-law Gwendolyn Wong Leggett, Matthew Wayne Leggett and Jing Ayala, Timothy Jon Leggett and daughter-in-law Diana Leggett, Melinda Buebe and son-in-law Kenny Buebe.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.