Shelby County News

Week Ending June 07, 2012

 


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OBITUARIES

ALICE JOY CRUMP ROSS
Alice Joy Crump Ross, 76, of Timpson, Texas, died June 4, 2012 in Timpson. Interment was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born July 6, 1935, in Timpson, to Wiley Alfred and Winnie Bell Ramsey Crump. Survivors include, Husband, E. A. Ross of Timpson; Sons, Greg Ross & wife, Lisa of Wing, Alabama, Allen Ross & wife, Kami of Nacogdoches; Daughter, Desiree McKey & husband, Dave of Nacogdoches; Brothers, Bobby Gene Crump & wife, Wanda of Sulfur Springs, Texas, Doye Rodney Crump & wife, Mary Beth of Timpson, Ronnie Crump & wife, Debbie of Nacogdoches; Sisters, Patricia Ann Clepper & husband, Gene of Timpson, Vicki Sue Miller & husband, Randy of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net 
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas
 
MARY HELEN SIMMONS
Mary Helen Simmons, 64, of Nacogdoches, formerly of Shelby County, died June 5, 2012 in Nacogdoches. Interment will be in Knight & Chapel Cemetery, Lewisville, Arkansas. She was born August 10, 1947 in Lafayette County, Arkansas to Leland and Annie Hendricks Rogers. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Infant Sister, Baby Rogers. Survivors include, Husband, Rolan Simmons of Nacogdoches; Son, Randy Simmons & wife, Angie
of Buckner, Arkansas; Daughter, Bobbie Sue Scates & Husband, Michael of Center; Brother, Merrill Rogers of Buckner, Arkansas; Sister, Virginia Covington & husband, Bill of Buckner, Arkansas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

 
JERRY JOHNSON
Jerry Johnson, 66, of Logansport, Louisiana, died May 31, 2012 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born April 6, 1946 in Orange, Texas to J. T. Johnson and Nora Finklea Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife, Linda Kay Johnson of Logansport, Louisiana; Daughter, Cindy Kay Vick & husband, Monte of Joaquin, Texas; Sons, Jarrod Earl Johnson & wife, Sharol of Logansport, Louisiana, Jason Andrew Johnson & wife, Christina of Logansport, Louisiana; Brothers, Johnny Johnson & wife, NaDonna of Huxley, Texas, Ricky Johnson & wife, Laurie of Tenaha, Texas; Sisters, Peggy Moore of Center, Texas, Sue Chisenhall & husband, Eddie of Center, Texas, Kathy Mora & husband, Jerry of Center, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
LEONARD EARL KAUFFMAN
Leonard Earl Kauffman, 64, died May 30, 2012. Interment was in Carroll Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas. He was born July 4, 1947 to Alvin and Katherine Kauffman. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Virginia Horton; Brother, Johnny Kauffman. Survivors include, Niece, Lakeisha Young; Nephews, Steve Horton & wife, Debra, Sedrick Horton.
Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
FREDDA M. AUTREY
Fredda M. Autrey, 92, of Sweetwater, formerly of Joaquin, died June 1, 2012 in Abilene. Interment was in Old Center Cemetery, Panola County. She was born July 6, 1919 in Rising Star to Fred W. Bennett and Ida Mae Stouall. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Earl Autrey; Four Brothers. Survivors include, Sister, Jeannine Stewart of Roscoe; Numerous nieces and nephews.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JAMES E. OWENS
James E. Owens, 68, of Huxley, died June 3, 2012 at his home. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born April 5, 1944 to James S. Owens and Selma M. Oswalt Owens. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife, Mary Owens of Huxley; Daughters, Penny Bird & husband, Mike of Center, Debra Owens of Dallas; Son, James E. Owens of Longview; Brother, Kenneth Owens & wife, Precilla of Mont. Belvieu; Sister, Cathy Kirkland & husband, Ralph of Orange.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JOHN WESS BARNHIL, JR.
John Wess Barnhill, Jr., 67, of Center, died June 2, 2012 in Nacogdoches. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born January 26, 1944 in Galveston, Texas to John W. Barnhill, Sr. and Gladys Barnhill. Mr. Barnhill served his country in the Unites States Navy. He was preceded in death by, Daughter, Cynthia Barnhill. Survivors include, Daughters, Ember Brunson & husband, Christopher of Rosharon, Texas, Christine Doggett & husband, Billy of Center, Traci Barnhill Castell & husband, Arian of Santa Fe.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
SHARON HARKNESS
Sharon Harkness, 65, of Center, died June 3, 2012 in Center. Interment was in McClelland Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born September 9, 1946 to Murray Thomas and Florence Borders Harkness. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include, Brothers, Sonny Harkness of Center, Henry Ricky Harkness of Center; Cousin, Neal King of Euless.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com 
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
EDITH BAKER
Edith Baker, 88, of Huxley, died June 6, 2012 in Cypress, Texas. Interment will be in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born June 30, 1923 in Shelby County to Eddie Franklin and Maggie O. Miller Delaney. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Albert Baker; Sons, Hubert “Hubie” Baker, Richard Baker; Daughter-in-law, Patricia Baker. Survivors include, Sons, Lonnie Baker of Willis, Kenneth Baker & wife, Sherry of Willis; Daughter, Angie Carlson & husband, Gary of Houston.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
PENNY FUSSELL DAUGHTERY
Penny Fussell Daughtery, 66, of San Augustine, died June 4, 2012, in San Augustine. Interment was in Liberty Hill Cemetery, San Augustine County. She was born September 19, 1945, in Jasper County, Texas, to Maxine Matteaurer Fussell and Carmen Fussell. Survivors include, Son, Chad Murray of Hemphill; Grandson, Jackson Murray of Hemphill; Brother-in-law, Ronnie Fitzgerald of Huntington; Nephews, Todd Fitzgerald & wife Lesleigh of Timpson Brad Fitzgerald & wife, Monica of Timpson; Niece, Brenda Caldwell & Husband, Jimmy of Huntington.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas
ERMA D. JAMES
Erma D. James, 102, of Center, Texas, died June 01, 2012 in Center. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery, Center. Survivors include, Daughter, Dorothy Patton & husband, Jessie of Houston; Granddaughters, Taneha Patton of Houston, Erma Patton of Houston; Close Friend, Margie Jackson of Denver, Colorado.
Percy Garner & Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas

 

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