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Week Ending July 26 , 2018
             
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MEMORIAL DONATIONS GIVEN IN HONOR OF
              Joe Neal Jernigan                                         Charlotte Bailey                    
                             Donated By                                                     Donated By                                   
J. C. & Venorah McSwain                        J. C. & Venorah McSwain   
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OBITUARIES

 

CARRIE MAE BARR CHANEY
Carrie Mae Barr Chaney. 87, of Timpson, Texas, died July 23, 2018. Interment was in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Garrison, Texas. She was born July 15, 1931, in Timpson, Texas to Ernest Rastus and Mary Etta (Stone) Barr. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, George Willis Chaney; Sons, Donald Wayne Chaney, George W. Chaney, JR; Brothers, James Daniel Barr, Ollie Ray Barr; Sisters, Billie Birdwell, Linda Morrison; Brother in law, Wilson Morrison. Survivors include, Sons, Edgar Chaney & Denise of Timpson, Texas, Larry Chaney & wife Tresia of Huffman, Texas; Daughters, Gina Diane Broussard & husband Billy of Center, Texas; Rachael Mabe & husband Mike of Manassas, Virginia; Sisters, Louise Nolan of Talco, Texas, Bertie Hess of Poteau, Oklahoma; Brother, Carlos Mack Barr & Louella of Woodville, Texas; Brother-in-law, Charles Birdwell.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas
 
BENNY RAY BRAGG, SR.
Benny Ray Bragg, Sr., 82, of Shelbyville, Texas, died July 24, 2018 at his residence. Interment was in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Texas. He was born May 1, 1936 in Hemphill, Texas to Chester Lee Bragg and Addie Byrl White Bragg. Survivors include, Wife, Barbara Bragg of Shelbyville, Texas; Sons, Benny Ray Bragg, Jr. & wife, Patricia, of Many, Louisiana, Marcus Paul Bragg & wife, Mary, of Mesa, Arizona; Daughters, Shelia Gail Hall & husband, Gary, of Shelbyville, Texas, Sherri Jo Dover & husband, Dennis, also of Shelbyville, Shirley Ann Cahanin of Many, Louisiana, Trina Carol Banaszak & husband, Augustus, of Little Rock, Arkansas; Sisters, Paula June Britt, Julie Ann Huff & husband, Dale, all of Milam, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at starrfuneralhome.com 

 
JUANITA NORRIS
Juanita Norris, 91, of Joaquin, died July 24, 2018. Interment will be in Tetter Cemetery, Humble, Texas. She was born October 7, 1926, in the Tennessee Community of Shelby County, to Walter B. Thompson and Audrey Spurlock Thompson. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, William Raymond Norris, Sr.; Sons, William Raymond Norris, Jr., Wayne Robert Norris; Brothers, Cline Thompson, Harold Thompson. Survivors include, Children, Dolores Walker & husband, Lynn, Debbie Spurlock & husband, David, Kelley Roberson & husband, Chip, Judy Bardwell & husband, L. W.; Sister, JoNell Barnes; Sisters-in-law, Faye Thompson, Lillie Thompson Townsend.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
JANE COOPER
Jane Cooper, 77, of Center, died July 24, 2018, in Nacogdoches. Interment will be in Powdrill Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born November 18, 1940, in Center, to Bob Powdrill and Laura Ballard Powdrill. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Billy Cooper; Sisters, Billie Tillotson, Marie Smith, Robbie Hart, Francis LeGrone, Johnnie Weeks, Martha Crippen; Brothers, Howell Powdrill, Robert Powdrill; Daughter-in-law, Linda Brittan. Survivors include, Children, Robert Cooper of Center, Tanya Williams & husband, Stephen, of Center, Brenda Acuna.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
J. W. ADAMS
J. W. Adams, 90, of Center, died July 23, 2018, in Center. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born March 30, 1928, in Center, to Johnny B Adams and E. V. Hughes Adams. He served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Wilma Jean Adams. Survivors include, Children, Wayne Adams & wife, Rusty, of Dallas, Texas, Sheilah Reeves & husband, Bob, of Center, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
MARIE JOYCE BITTICK
Marie Joyce Bittick, 92, of Lufkin, Texas, died July 22, 2018. Interment will be in Old Salem Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on July 22, 1926 in Shelby County to Iva Nell Coe Shelton and Pluma Reedy. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Old Salem Cemetery in Center. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Jessie Leon Bittick; Sisters, Hazel Weeks, Bobbie Jean Allmon, Iva Nell Coe Shelton. Survivors include, Son: Tommy Bittick of Burke.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
DOROTHY JANE LEE
Dorothy Jane Lee, 88, died July 23, 2018. Interment was in Parks Cemetery, Pollok, Texas. She was born on March 2, 1930 in Wells, Texas, to Authur and Ruthie McKinnon Wesley. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, F. G. Lee; Son, Joe Lee; Brothers, Shirley Wesley, James Wesley, Charles Wesley. Survivors include, Sons, Ellis W. Lee of Lufkin, Royce Lee of Shelbyville; Daughters, Barbara Hill of Huntington, Virginia Davis & husband, Richard of Shelbyville.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
RANDY LEWIS BUSH
Randy Lewis Bush, 63, of Timpson, died July 25, 2018, at his residence. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born March 22, 1955, to Coye D. and Ima Jean Bush. Randy attended Center High School. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Brenda Bush Wright. Survivors include, Wife, Margaret Sims Bush; Daughter & Son-in-law, Mandy and Eric Perry; Brothers, Bubba Bush & wife, Nancy,
Dewayne Bush; Sisters, Beverly Slatter & husband, Basel, Sandra Walsh & husband, Bubba, Tammy Ramirez & husband, Amando, Kim Jarjoura & husband, Jeff; Sisters-in-law, Sylvia Clifton, Cynthia (Tammy) Bailey, Thea Tanner.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

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