Shelby County News

 

Week Ending June 29, 2017             
 
 

OBITUARIES

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VICKI LYNN THOMAS
Vicki Lynn Thomas, 70, of Center, died June 22, 2017, in Center. Interment was in Cedar Yard Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born November 14, 1946, in Center, to Levi Arvin Williford and Lois Marcelle Folsom. She was preceded in death by, Father, Levi Arvin Williford; Half-Brothers, Lewis Williford, Robert Willford. Survivors include, Children, Julie Corder, Robert Michael Corder Jr. & wife, Lynette; Mother, Lois Marcelle Folsom Chambliss & husband, Leo; Step Mother, Delcie Williford; Brothers and Sister, Dianne Nutt, George Williford, Charles Williford.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
DIXIE LOUISE McGOWN
Dicie Louise McGown, 83, of Center, died June 26, 2017, in Center. Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born March 13, 1934, in San Augustine, to William Lawrence McNeil and Gladys Poindexter McNeil. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Drew McGown; Sisters, Carmel Daisy Murray, Grace Greer, Jimmie Lawrence; Brothers, Marcus McNeil, Arnold McNeil. Survivors include, Son, Buddy McGown & wife, Sherryl; Daughters, Connie Belrose & husband, Lonnie, Anita Mauldin & husband, J. W., Kay Hass & husband, Tim.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
BRANDI MILLS
Brandi Mills, 30, of Joaquin, died June 27, 2017, in Galveston. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born September 10, 1986, in Nacogdoches, to Bubba Lewis and Celeste Mills Lewis. Survivors include, Children, Hunter Harris of Joaquin, Henley Harris of Joaquin; Parents, Bubba & Celeste Lewis of Joaquin; Sister, Amanda Kirby & husband, Rick, of Joaquin; Brother, Justin Lewis & wife, Jennifer, of Joaquin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
JAMES EMMETT SCOTT
James “Jim” Emmett Scott, 78, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died June 25, 2017 at his home. He was born October 10, 1938 in Timpson, Texas to Lizzie and Leroy Scott. He is a graduate of Timpson High School. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Edward Scott & wife, Elizabeth, Benny Mack Scott & wife, Doris Faye, Bob Scott & wife, Mary; Sister, Oleta Weber; Brother-in-law, Dallas Burgay. Survivors include, Wife, Sharon Scott; Sons, Mike Scott & wife, d'Arcey, Mark Scott & wife, Mary; Daughter, Melanie Helms; Sister, Estelle Burgay; Brothers-in-law, James Weber, Jerry Beckham & wife Jeana.
Online condolences can be sent at www.restwoodfuneralhome.com 
Restwood Funeral Home
 
ALICE RHIDDLEHOOVER
Alice Rhiddlehoover, 85, of Carthage, Texas, died June 24, 2017 in Carthage. Interment was in Restland Memorial Park Cemetery. Alice Lenora Ramsey Rhiddlehoover was born September 2, 1931 in Shelby County, Texas to Ernest Bryan and Kathleen Dunaway Ramsey. She graduated from Timpson High School in 1948. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Siblings, Ernesteen Walker, Doris Cassidy, Glen Ramsey and two infant siblings.  Survivors include, Husband, Howard Rhiddlehoover of Carthage; Sister-in-law, Yvonne Carter & husband, Reid of Carthage; Brother-in-law, Sam Reed of Rockhill.
Online condolences can be sent at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com
Hawthorn Funeral Home, Carthage, Texas
TIFFANY LUMAN
Tiffany Luman, 48, of Center, died June 24, 2017, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.  She was born February 12, 1969, in Center, to Royce Lavon Luman and Dorothy Nell Graves Luman. She is survived by loving friends and family.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
SUE WILLIFORD EVANS
Sue Williford Evans, 61, of Whitehouse, died June 26, in Longview. Interment will be in Dickerson Cemetery, San Augustine County. .She was born in Center, Texas, to Chester Williford and Loraine Davis Jones on December 4, 1955. Sue was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter, Angela Robin Shoalmire; Brothers, Eddie Williford, Curtis Williford. Survivors include, Husband, Calvin Evans of Whitehouse; Son, Nicholas Shoalmire & wife, Mary of Converse, Louisiana; Step-daughter, LeeAnna Farmer & husband, Corey of West Virginia; Sister-in-law, Sue Williford of Austin; Step-mother, Elaine Yarbrough & husband, Joe of Tenaha; Step-sisters, Connie Fletcher of Tenaha, Debbie Sims & husband, Allen of Shelbyville, Kathy Lee of Timpson, Patricia Bush of Center, Donna Penny & husband, Bobby of Tenaha; Step-brother, Danny Windham & wife, Vonda of Nacogdoches; Brothers-in-law, Elton Evans, Charles Evans & wife, Barbara of San Augustine; Sisters-in-law, Maxine Rogers & husband, Billy, Patsy Adkins & husband, Carrol of San Augustine.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas
DICK EZRA PARKER
Dick Ezra Parker, 99, of Tenaha, died June 27, 2017, at his residence. Interment will be in Old Union Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born April 30, 1918, in Tenaha, to J. T. Ford Parker and Bessie Bogard Parker. He served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Mary Parker; Brothers, Forrest Parker, J. T. Parker, Ben Parker, Ford Parker, Jr., Harry Parker; Sisters, Edith, Ethel, Derrell, Mary Lee, Ruth, Frances, Charlene. Survivors include, Sons, Mike Parker & wife, Pam, of The Woodlands, Bob Parker of Tenaha,
Clay Parker & wife, Linda, of Carthage.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

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