Shelby County News

 

Week Ending July 27, 2017             
 

MEMORIAL DONATION GIVEN IN HONOR OF

                                Winifred Whitlock                    
                                             Donated By                                   
                                 Leonard Irish                      
 

OBITUARIES

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TAMARA ROCHELLE NICKERSON HARRIS
Tamara Rochelle Nickerson Harris, 33, of Dallas, Texas, died July 15, 2017. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. Tamara is a 2002 Center High School graduate. Survivors include, Children, DeKylin Hoyt, Elisha Hoyt, DeQualan J. Harris, Jr.; Parents, Dana Randle and LaGinia Nickerson of Dallas, Texas; Brother, Onaska (Monique) Evans of Center, Texas; Sisters, LaRhonda (Carlos) Garrett of Longview, Texas, LaTundra Nickerson of Dallas, Texas, Dana Randle of Dallas, Texas.
Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas
 
ERIC JAMES COPELAND
Eric James Copeland, 40, of Center and Huffman, Texas, died June 08, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Interment was in his family’s cemetery, Lenah’s Noble Oaks, Aiken, Texas.. He was born November 8, 1976, Dayton, Texas to Ed and Elisha Copeland. Survivors include, Parents, Ed and Elisha Copeland, Center, Texas; Sister, Edie L. & Dr. James Wray, Houston, Texas.
 
PEGGIE SUE WILLIAMS
Peggie Sue Williams, 73, of Center, Texas, died July 22, 2017 in Center. Interment was in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on September 23, 1943 in Center, Texas to Charlie Doyle Watson and Annie Ruth Windham Watson. She was a member of the Center High School graduating class of 1961. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include, Husband, Johnny Williams of Center; Son, Jeff Williams of Center; Daughter, Stacia Fisher & husband, Kenneth of Nederland, Texas; Brother, Bobby Watson & wife, Linda of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
DORIS NATION
Doris Nation, 88, of Greenwood, Louisiana, died July 24, 2017, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born June 22, 1929, in Joaquin, to Willie B. Mitchell and Bertha Blankenship Mitchell. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Ernest Nation; Brother, Billy Mitchell; Brother-in-law, Harlon Riley. Survivors include, Children, Enid Nation of Springfield, Missouri, Ed Nation of Shreveport, Louisiana, Rebbie Burnitt & husband, George, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, Reta Keeny & husband, David, of Greenwood, Louisiana; Sister, Marian Riley of Center, Texas; Brother, Curtis Mitchell and wife, Marie, of Orange, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
ELZIE BARLOW
Elzie “Ray” Barlow, 85, of Center, died July 20, 2017, in Center. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born September 6, 1931, in Shelby County, to Guy Barlow and Minnie Lovell Barlow. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Sarah Hite, Alice Langford; Brothers, Tony Lovell, Franklin Barlow, Allen Barlow. Survivors include, Wife, Marvlet Barlow of Center; Daughters, Cheryl Denney & husband, Jerry, of Citronelle, Alabama, Jo Anne Russell & husband, Larry, of Huntington, Texas, Connie Mora & late husband, Gregg, of Lufkin, Texas, Kathleen Grayson & husband, Johnny, of Center, Texas; Sisters, Neita Brockman of Texas, Gloria Watlington of South Carolina; Brother, Joe Barlow & wife, Jerrie, of Center, Texas; Brother-in-law, Ben Galloway & wife, Jodi, of San Augustine.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
RANDA JEAN KELLEY
Randa Jean Kelley, infant daughter of David Earl Kelley and Rachel Alford, died July 18, 2017, in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Good Hope Cemetery, Shelby County. Survivors include, Mother, Rachel Alford of Center; Father, David Earl Kelley of Center; Brothers, Adain Kelley of Mabank, Roger Kelley of Center; Grandparents, Connie Bade & husband, Bernard of Dallas, Randy & Anita Alford of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
LENA MAE JONES
Lena Mae Jones, 65, of Center, died July 22, 2017 at CHI St. Luke Health, Lufkin, Texas. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. Survivors include, Husband, Larry Jones of Center; Sons, Anthony (Ashley) Jones of Nacogdoches, Marcus Smith of Nacogdoches; Sister, Eula (James) Harris of Houston; Brothers, Charles (Eunice) Williams of Timpson, Fate (Neta) Williams of Center, James (Paul) Williams of Center.
Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas
BARBARA ADAMS MILLER
Barbara Adams Miller, 75, of Center, Texas, died July 25, 2017 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born in Center on January 7, 1942 to John Marlin Adams and Johnnie Frances Crocker Adams. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Carl H. Miller; Son, Randall Eugene Miller; Sister, Kathryn Vaughn. Survivors include, Son, Carl Miller, Jr. of Center; Daughter, Sonja K. Buckman & husband, Jay of Florida; Brother, John Marlin Adams, Jr. & wife, Mary K. of Port Arthur; Sister, Jan Akridge & husband, Billy of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

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