Shelby County News

Week Ending May 12, 2022
 

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MEMORIAL DONATIONS GIVEN IN HONOR OF

Bennie Owens
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Mr. & Mrs. Teddy Hopkins
Mrs. Ruth Stephens
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Mr. & Mrs. Teddy Hopkins
Judy Foster
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Mr. & Mrs. Teddy Hopkins
Billy Bowen
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Ann Bowen
Jan Akridge
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Ann Bowen
James, Mona & Rick Campbell
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Ann Bowen
Edith Risinger
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Vickie Martin
Bro. & Mrs. Pat Windham
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Vickie Martin

James Allen Payne, Sr.
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Venorah McSwain

James Campbell
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Venorah McSwain
Martha Sparks
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Venorah McSwain

Bro. & Mrs. Pat Windham
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Venorah McSwain

Lula Danley
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Venorah McSwain
Judy Foster
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Vickie Martin
Arnold Souice
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Vickie Martin
Mrs. Martha Brittain
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Mrs. Fannie Watson

Mrs. Eula White
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Mrs. Fannie Watson

Mrs. Ruth Stephens
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Leonard Irish


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OBITUARIES

BILLIE FAYE BRIGHT
Billie Faye Bright, 70, of Timpson, died May 4, 2022, in Tyler.  Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born August 7, 1951, in Center, to Margie Holder and Billy Tom Strong.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Irene Vaughn.  Survivors include, Sons, B.J. Bright & wife Alisha of Henderson, Frank Bright & wife Karla of Timpson, Brother, Bobby Strong & wife Rebecca of Gary.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

JIMMIE LEON HARDING
Jimmie Leon Harding, 82, died May 5, 2022.  He was born on February 24, 1940, to Larkin and Jennie Harding in Laneville, Texas.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Children, Dale Wayne Harding; Brothers, Giles (Baby-O) Harding, Marshall Harding, Mark Harding; Sister-in-law, Jeannie Harding; Brothers-in-law, Ludvick Jakuebe III, Franklin Freeman.  Survivors include, Wife, Helen Harding; Children, Dennis Harding & wife of San Augustine, Shelia of Nacogdoches, Texas, James Harding & wife Judy of Center, Texas, Jeffery Harding & wife Sherry of Shelbyville, Texas, Dean Harding of Center, Texas, Joe Harding of San Augustine, Texas, Lori McSwain & husband Stevie of Center, Texas, Hope Harrison & husband Jesse of Center, Texas, Levi Harding of San Augustine, Texas; Siblings, Jerry Logan & wife Carolyn of West Columbia, Texas, David Harding of Austonio, Texas, Carolyn Freeman of Damon, Texas, Gail Brazda & husband Clarence of Wallis, Texas, Roger Harding & wife Donna of Timpson, Texas, Nancy Kutej of Damon, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

JAMES A. CARTWRIGHT
James A. Cartwright, 68 of Shelbyville, died May 5, 2022 at Focused Care of Center, Texas.  Survivors include, Mother, Creola Cartwright of Shelbyville; Sisters, Denise J. (David) Cartwright of Shelbyville, Annita (Vernell) Moody of Center; Brothers, Charles (Ramonia) Shephard of Shelbyville, Iva Lee Cartwright of Shelbyville.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

CLIFTON EUGENE WILKINSON
Clifton Eugene Wilkinson, 71, of Center, Texas, died May 4, 2022, in Nacogdoches, Texas.  He was born in Center, Texas on July 14, 1950 to Bonnie and Milton Wilkinson. He graduated from Center High School.  He was preceded in death by, Sister, Phyllis Arnelle Blackburn; Brother, George Wilkinson; Sister-in-law, Ginny Mallory Wright; Brother-in-law, Hunter “Bubba” Mallory.  Survivors include, Wife, Connie; Daughters, Elizabeth Wilkinson, Julie Wilkinson; Brothers, Nick Wilkinson, Tim Wilkinson, Wayne Wilkinson; Brother-in-law, Bill Mallory.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

JANE LaJUAN ANDERSON SMITH
Jane LaJuan Anderson Smith, 79, of Center, Texas, died May 9, 2022 in Tyler, Texas.  Interment was in Smith Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born December 14, 1942, in Shelby County, Texas to George W. Anderson and Carrie (Jones) Anderson.  She was preceded in death by, Father, George W. Anderson; Mother, Carrie Jones Anderson; Husband, Hugh Coy Smith; Brother, Lloyd Anderson; Sister-in-law, Joanne Anderson.  Survivors include, Sons, Allen Hogan & wife, Debra of Center, Jeff Hogan & wife Kassie of Centerville; Brother; Kenneth Anderson of Center; Sisters, Sheila Hadley & husband, Charles of Paige, Texas, Sharon Boulter & husband, Ray of Longview, Texas; Sister-in-law, Sylvia Anderson of Normangee, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at  "http://www.mangumfh.net" www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

DAVID ZANE MELTON
David Zane Melton, 50, of Center, Texas, died May 4, 2022, in Lufkin, Texas. His wish to be cremated was honored by his family.  He was born on June 7, 1971, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Gaylon Wayne Melton and Zanna Oats.  He was preceded in death by his father, Gaylon Wayne Melton.  Survivors include, Son, Colby Melton; Mother, Zanna Oats Melton; Sister, Gayle Lynn Stephens.
Online condolences can be sent at "http://www.mangumfh.net" www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

TRAVIS WAYNE PATTON, SR.
Travis Wayne Patton, Sr. 58, of Center, died May 7, 2022 at the Center Emergency Room.  Interment was in Thompson Cemetery, Shelby County.  Survivors include, Daughter, Jessica Patton of Center; Son, Travis Patton, Jr. of Center; Mother, Melba Jean Patton of Center; Brothers, Leonard (Ruonne) Patton of Dallas, Rogar Patton of Mansfield, Louisiana, Frederick Patton of Center.
Community Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

CHRISTOPHER MARTINEZ CLEVELAND
Christopher Martinez Cleveland, 43, of Center, died May 5, 2022, in Center Texas.  Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center. Texas.  He was born December 28, 1978 to Margaret Harper and Gilbert Roberts.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Kemi Cleveland, Kamecia Cleveland; Brother, Marcus Cleveland.  Survivors include, Father, Anderson Polley Sr. of Center; Son, Mikelti Ratcliff of Center; Brothers, Michael Cleveland of Center, Patrick Cleveland of Center, Tyrone Cleveland of Nacogdoches; Sister; Sasha Johnson (Neddrick) of Dallas.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

 

 

 

 

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