SAMMIE LEE WILLIAMS
Sammie Lee Williams, 86, of Nacogdoches, Texas, died June 17, 2025. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. He was born on February 27, 1939, to the late Thomas and Louella Lane Williams in Center, Texas,(Flatfork community). Survivors include, Children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, siblings and friends.
FREDA A. RICHARD
Freda A. Richard, 50, died June 14, 2025. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. She was born to the late Alfred Dale Richard and Dorothy Ree Richardson-Richard on January 05, 1975. She graduated from Timpson High School in Class of 1993. She was preceded in death by, Father, Alfred Dale Richard. Survivors include, Mother, Dorothy Richard of Timpson; Sister, Shelia Richard of Timpson; Brother, Kelvin Richard (Sherdale) of Timpson; Sister, Felicia Jackson (Kenneth) of Timpson; Daughters, Samaria Richard, Dorothea Robberson.
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
KARL MILLER
Karl Miller, 63, died May 25, 2025. He was born April 28, 1962. Mr. Miller was a science teacher, an outstanding educator, and well respected member of the Center High School family. A celebration of his wife well-lived will be held at 2pm on Friday, June 27, 2025 in the Center High School Cafeteria, 658 Rough Rider Drive, Center, Texas 75835. Survivors include, Wife, Angie, and his children and grandchildren.
NADINE STEPHENS LAWSON
Nadine Stephens Lawson, 90, of Center, Texas, died June 20, 2025, at her home in Antioch Community. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born April 25, 1935, to Ira and Mary Stephens. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Forriest Lawson; Brothers, J. L. Stephens, Ray Stephens; Sister, Dorthy Stephens Vaden; Son-in-law, Richard Allan Brown. Survivors include, Children, Royce Lawson and wife, Angela, Garry Lawson and wife, Kay, Tina Lawson Brown,
Ann Lawson Sizemore and husband, Michael; Sisters, Pauline Ehrlish and Nona May Grubb
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
BARRY JOE HORTON
Barry Joe Horton, 74, died June 15, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on January 12, 1951, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Arthur and Irene Bailey Horton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Children, BJ Horton and wife, Amanda, Chase Horton and wife, Pati; Former wife, Anita Overhouse and husband, Jeff; Sibling, Hal Horton and wife, Arlene.
An online memorial is also available at www.taylorfh.net.
LARRY O’NEAL SAMPLE
Larry O’Neal Sample, 69, of Center, Texas, died June 20, 2025, in Center. Interment was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Shelby County, He was born June 23, 1955, to P. O. and Odell Sample. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Wife, Debbie Sample; Children, Patrick Sample and Alex Romero, Stephanie and Justin Harkness, Ashley and Grant Hill, Mary and Wayne Alford, Chris and Becky Peurifoy; Sisters, Cathy Brittain, Debbie and Billy Snider.
HELEN DAYLE HOBBS WEIBLE
Helen Dayle Hobbs Weible, 71, died on June 20, 2025, in Shelbyville, Texas. She was born on March 18, 1954, in Jonesville, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by, Parents, Eddie and Mary Hobbs; Brothers, J.C. Hobbs, Burlon Hobbs, Howard Hobbs, Edward Hobbs; Sisters, Marylou Hobbs Townsend, Rosa Nell Hobbs Trim, Sylvia Hobbs Smith. Survivors include, Husband, Jon Weible; Daughters, Tina Feaster, Becky Adkison and Jeff Davis, Brandy Rambin and husband Chase; Brother, James Hobbs and wife, Joyce.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
JESSICA RACHELLE JOHNSON
Jessica Rachelle Johnson, 36, of Center, died June 23, 2025, in Center. Interment was in Buckner Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born December 13, 1988, in Galveston. On September 29, 1989, at the age of nine months, she was placed into the care of Beamon and Evone Johnson. The two soon adopted her. Jessica attended Center ISD. She was preceded in death by, Grandparents, Doyle and Agnes Johnson, and Ellis and Dovie Hall. Survivors include, Parents, Beamon and Evone Johnson of Center; Sister, Rosie Johnson of Center; Brother, Robert Darrell Johnson and wife Veronica of Gilmer.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
LUCINDA RICHARDS
Lucinda Richards, 54, of Center, died June 23, 2025, in Center. Interment will be in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born October 5, 1970, to Bazell E.D. Williams and Anita Louise Meyers Williams. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Randolph Williams; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, James and Jerelyn Richards. Suvivors include, Husband, Wayne Richards of Center; Children, Casadie Hagler and husband Corey of Center, Robin Richards of Center, Cordel Richards and Courtney Douglas of Center; Sisters, Anita and husband Robert Killey of Center, Tammy and husband Ronnie Davis of Center; Brothers, Edward Williams and wife Louise of Center, Franklin Williams and wife Lynn of Center; Brother-in-law, Johnny Ray Richards and wife Paula of Louisiana.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
DIANNA MARIE MUIR LINK
Dianna Marie (Muir) Link, 80, died June 21, 2025, in Tenaha, Texas. She was born on May 25, 1945, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Robert Muir and Ann Cruell Muir. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Rick Todd, Jr.; Sister, Robbye Ann Muir. Survivors include, Sons, Chris Link and wife Caroline, Kevin Link; Daughter, Delaina Lowden and husband, Brian; Sister, Dinah Pierce, and husband, Danny.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
WANDA FAY MATHES JOHNSON
Wanda Fay Mathes Johnson, 84, of Joaquin, died June 24, 2025, in Joaquin. Interment wil be in Old Home Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born May 23, 1941, in Sugarland, to Allsey Mathes and Pearl Mae Hard Mathes. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Allen D. Johnson; Parents; Brother, Alfred Wayne Mathes. Survivors include, Sons, Billy Joe Watson Jr. of Joaquin, John Allsey Watson and wife Wendy of Joaquin; Sister, Mary Anderson.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
STACEY TREMAINE CRAWFORD
Stacey Tremaine Crawford, 49, died June 13, 2025. He was born August 19, 1974 to the late Belle Marie Green and James Arthur Crawford. He was preceded in death by,
Grand and Great Parents, Buela Green, Edna Green, Pate Gaddis; Sister, Alicia Crawford; Brother, Christopher Crawford. Survivors include, Daughter, Tykeah Nate Crawford; Son, Ty'Kieast Crawford; Sister, Felicia Crawford; Brother: Artis Nickerson (Alisa).