WILLIE PEARL DONES
Willie Pearl Thompson Dones, 91, died May 25, 2025. Interment was in St. John Cemetery, Center. She was born March 6, 1934, in Shelbyville, Texas to Willie May Thompson and Wille Thompson. She was preceded in death by, Husband, George Washington Dones III; Son, Earl Thompson; Daughter, Jannette "Baby" Dones; Siblings, Willie Thompson Jr., Billy Bert Thompson, Maggie Lee Tucson. Survivors include, Children, Annette Jackson (Jerry Jackson), Kevin Dones and Tammela (Tammy) Kelly; Siblings, Patricia Thompson, Johnny B. Thompson, Molly Clark (play sister), Betty Battle (god daughter).
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
JOAN CAROLYN JONES
Joan Carolyn Jones, 85, of Center, died June 4, 2025, in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Mt. Herman Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born April 15, 1940, in Waco, to Rayford Kibbey and Lou Ellen Lancaster Kibbey. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Neal Jones; Parents; Brother, C.M. Buddy Kibbey; Sister, Hazel “Sister” Kibbey. Survivors include, Sons, Mike Jones and wife Diane, Matt Jones and wife Jeanine, Marc Jones.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
ELEANOR S. GINN
Eleanor S. Ginn, 96, died June 04, 2025, in Center, Texas. She was born on March 8, 1929, in Florida, to Norma and Forest Vandermeer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her parents. Survivors include, Sons, David Ginn of Center, Andy Ginn and his wife, Jennifer, of Frisco; Grandchildren, Janie Ginn, Max Ginn.
Per Eleanor’s wishes, she will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
JOHN HOWARD PEEL
John Howard Peel, 76, died May 6, 2025. Interment was in Truitt Cemetery, Joaquin. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado on January 9, 1949, to Helmer Lawrence Bertilson and Norma Maxine Janney. He was later legally adopted by his stepfather, Robert Lee Peel. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Kerin Lubojacky Peel; Parents. He is survived by, Daughters, Anna Peel and Sarah Peel of Savannah, Georgia.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
DAVID PAUL SHOLMIRE
David Paul Sholmire, 81, of Texas City, Texas, died June 3, 2025, in League City. Interment was in Duncan Cemetery, Shelbyville. He was born on August 25, 1943, in Cleveland, Texas, to Jack Sholmire and Mildred (Truitt) Sholmire. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Son, Christopher Sholmire; Sisters, Ruby King, Sylvia Lackey, Jackie Castilla; Brother, Lewis Sholmire.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
MARGIE WILLIAMS
Margie Williams, 94, of Lufkin, died June 6, 2025, in Lufkin. Interment was in West Hamilton Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born October 27, 1930, in Patroon, to Thomas Daniel Windham and Artie B. Risinger Windham. She was preceded in death by, Husband, J.D. Williams; Parents; Brothers, Everett Windham, Dan Windham, Tom Windham, Elvin Windham, Jack Windham; Sister, Bobbie Sue Nichols. Survivors include, Children, James Williams and wife Rosalia, Keith Williams and wife Erna,
Pam Williams and husband Gary; Brothers, Max Windham, Leon Windham.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
LYNN JENE ROGERS
Lynn Jene Rogers, 54, of Pineland, died June 4, 2025, in Pineland. He was born March 3, 1971, in Corpus Christi, to James Jefferson Rogers and Josephine Aquilina Rogers. He was preceded in death by his father, James Jefferson Rogers. Survivors include, Wife, Angela Rogers; Sons, Eric Rogers and wife Tyler, Shaun Rogers and wife Mallory; Daughters, Arianna Rogers, Monroe Rogers; Mother, Josephine Aquilina Rogers; Stepchildren, Molleigh Fults, Mason Fults; Adopted son, Kinder Nunley.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
NORI COOPER LATIMER
Nori Cooper Latimer, 87, died on her birthday, June 6, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. Interment was in Truitt Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Joaquin, Texas. She was born on June 6, 1938, in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, to George Cooper and Mariam Martin Cooper. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Johnny Latimer; Parents; Brothers, James “Jim” Cooper, Byron Cooper, Harvey Cooper, Tom Cooper, Ralph Cooper; Her in-laws, John Thomas and Eva Sanford Latimer. Survivors include, Daughters and their husbands, Sunny and Bud Worthen of Bullard, Texas, Tina and Keith DuBose of San Augustine, Texas, Sandy and Dave Freiman of Riverview, Florida, Alesia and Steve Whaley of Brenham, Texas; Sisters, Ruby Switzer of Joaquin, Texas, Winnie Smith and Olive Sheppard of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada; Sisters-in-law, Sunny Menefee of Center, Texas, Cynthia Cooper, Betty Cooper, Sandra Cooper of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Mona Cooper of British Columbia, Canada.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
LILTON LEE DANIELS
Lilton Lee Daniels, 77, died June 3, 2025. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center. He was born November 15, 1946, in Center, Texas, to Hilton Lee Daniels and Rosie Lee Garrett Daniels. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter, Nakeshia "Michelle" Isaac; Sisters, Earnestine Daniels Johnson and Imogean Daniels Williams. Survivors include, Sisters, Thelma Daniels Nobles of Houston, Joyce Daniels Horton of Center, Deborah Daniels Goodwin of Center; Brother, George Daniels of Center.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home in Center.
JIMMY HENDERSON
Jimmy Henderson, 89, of Logansport, Louisiana, died June 7, 2025, in Center. Interment will be in O. E. Price Cemetery, Logansport, Louisiana. He was born May 24, 1936, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Lonnie Harris Henderson and Mildred Billingley Henderson. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Bonnie Henderson; Parents; Brother, Billy Henderson. Survivors include, Daughters, Becky and husband George Cline of Florida, Lisa Witcher of Florida; Sons, Mike Henderson and wife Shary of Texas, Lonnie Henderson and wife LeeAnn of Texas; Stepchildren, Bob Ellison Jr. and wife Connie of Texas, Barry Ellison and wife Janet of Texas, Brenda Koether of Florida; Sister, Beth and husband Tom Radcliff of Louisiana.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
WILLIE JEAN HILL
Willie Jean Hill, 89, died June 6, 2025. Interment will be in Smyrna Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. He was born on November 18, 1935 to Albert Hill and Pathenia Hill. He was a proud graduate of Timpson Colored School. He was a Veteran of the US Army and completed a four year-tour of duty. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Siblings, Albert Thurston Hill (Alvertis), Louis Hill (Mary), Stermon Hill, Nina Faye Clark. Survivors include, Several generations of Nephews and Nieces.
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Timpson, Texas.
MARY JEAN CARTWRIGHT THOMPSON
Mary Jean Cartwright Thompson, 88, died May 31, 2025. Interment will be in Bennett Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on April 22, 1937 in Longstreet, Louisiana, to Lee Ella Cartwright and Preston Gibbs. She attended school in the community of Shelbyville and East Liberty. She was preceded in death by, Husbands, Lemes L. Cartwright; Lee Arvis Thompson; Sons, Quinard E. Cartwright, Leonard E. Cartwright; Mother, Lee Ella Cartwright; Father, Preston Gibbs; Brothers, Ray Gibbs, Marice Gibbs, Don Gibbs, and Daniel Kinney; Sisters, Mattie Mae Thompson, Gloria Nell Johnson; Bonus son, Alvin Brinson. Survivors include, Son, Ortega (LaTreaser) Cartwright; Daughter, Veronica Cartwright; Sisters, Ruby Nell Osborn, Peggy Nelson, Daisy Mae Harper, Velma Edwards, Queen Cartwright.
DANNY EDWARD SLEDGE
Danny Edward Sledge, 76, of Marshall, Texas, died June 7, 2025. Interment will be in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. He was born on September 13, 1948, in Logansport, Louisiana. To Thaddius Sledge and Mildred Milford Sledge. Survivors include, Mother of his two children, Geraldine Miller Bridges; Daughter, Janice Hughes and husband, Kevin of Joaquin; Son, John Paul Sledge and wife, Danyel of Joaquin, Texas; Sister, Linda Stewart of Sugar Land, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Downs Funeral Home, Marshall, Texas.