VIRGINIA STARR FISCHER
Virginia (Ginger) Starr Fischer, 66, of Center, died July 24, 2025, in Longview. Interment was in Starr Cemetery, Elkhart. She was born November 12, 1958, in Palestine, Texas, to Lester Ford Starr and Kathleen Bradley Starr. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Neal Starr; Father-in-law, William Fischer, Jr.; Brothers-in-law, Ben Felton, Morris Thompson, Craig Fischer. Survivors include, Husband, Jimmy Fischer; Children, James Fischer, Jr., Sara and husband Zachary Gean, Molly and husband Michael Grimes, Starla Fischer; Brothers, Bradley Starr and wife Glenda, Roy Starr and wife Judy, Sam Starr and wife Terrie; Sisters, Joyce Felton, Mary Louise Thompson, Janyce and husband Lynn Sparkman, Darleen Starr, Alice and husband Kenny Day, Emily Lee; Mother-in-law, Barbara Fischer; Sisters-in-law, Beverly Starr, Janet Fischer; Brother-in-law, Jason Fischer.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
SHIRLEY FAYE WILLIAMS HEWITT
Shirley Faye Williams Hewitt, 76, of Center, Texas, died July 20, 2025, at her residence in Center. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. She was born September 22, 1948. Survivors include, Son, Tremayne Hewitt (LaTrise) of Longview; Daughter, Teresa Hewitt Daniels of Longview; Sisters, Della Gardner (Jerry) of Center, Sharon Williams of Center; Brother, John L. Williams (Anca) of Beaumont, Texas.
JOHN HENRY NICHOLS
John Henry Nichols, 84, of Center, died July 25, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment was in West Hamilton Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born June 21, 1941, in Shelbyville, to George Allen Nichols and Willie Peace Nichols. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Bobbie Sue Nichols; Parents; Brothers, Allen (June) Nichols, William (Hooky) Nichols, James Mural Nichols; Sisters, Babe Ruth DeFriend, Dot Bailey, LaNell (Sissy) Wilburn; Mother-in-law, Artie B. Windham. Survivors include, Children, Freeman Nichols, Mike Nichols and wife Beth, Leslie and husband Travis Schulz; Sisters, Bobbie Ross, Linda Risinger, Judy Oates; Brothers-in-law, Leon Windham, Max Windham.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
MARGIE SLATTER DORNER
Margie Slatter Dorner, 92, died July 27, 2025. Interment was in Restland Memorial Park, Carthage, Texas. She was born on August 3, 1932 to Siess & Jenola Mercer in Winfield, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by, Father of her children, Quinton Basel Slatter, Sr. and her late husband, Alvin Dorner; Parents. Survivors include, Sons, Basel Slatter, Jr. and Beverly of Center, Rondel Slatter and Syble of Houston; Stepdaughter, Kathie Dorner Boatman and Hank of Roscoe, Texas; Sister, Brenda Wyatt.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
BILLY WAYNE ANDREWS
Billy Wayne Andrews, 73, died July 25, 2025, in Longview, Texas. Interment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on May 23, 1952, in Center, Texas, to Talvis and Mavis Bernice Andrews. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, William “Shorty” Andrews; Sister, Joyce Malone and husband Bob; Mother and father-in-law, Byron and Gwen Billingsley; Brother-in-law, Delbert Graves. Survivors include, Wife, Beth Andrews; Daughters, Dana Shae and husband Bryan Alpha, Kylie Jo and her husband Jared Cates; Sister, Janie Graves; Brother, Russell Andrews and wife Rebekah.
MERCEDES TANIESHA MARTIN
Mercedes Taniesha Martin, 33, of Center, died July 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Interment was in Bennett Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born February 29, 1992 in Shelby County, Center, Texas to Bishop W. C. Martin and Donna Cartwright Martin. Survivors include, Parents, Bishop W.C. and Lady Donna Martin of Center; Daughters, Madison Martin of Center, MaKenzie Teal of Center; Noah Thompson who she called her “first baby”; Sisters, La’Donna (Dwight) of Center, Terri (Foster sister) of Shreveport, Louisiana; Brothers, Princeton Martin of Center, Joshua Martin of Houston, Tyler Ray Martin of Center, Terry Martin (Jessica) of Arkansas; God sister: Alyesha Gatlin; God brother: Caleb Mosley; Loving God Parents: Michael and Evette Netherly of Center; God Brother, Se’Ryanand Myles Netherly; Bonus sibling, Deanne Garrett.
Services Entrusted to Her Family of Professionals at: Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, Texas.
NORMA JEAN McCARTY CLARK
Norma Jean (McCarty) Clark, 76, died July 25, 2025, in Center, Texas. Interment will be in Clever Creek Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born on October 15, 1948, in Harris County, Texas. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Ronald Jay Clark; Son, Ronald Brent Clark; Parents, John and Dorthy McCarty; Brother, Johnny Wayne McCarty; Sister, Mary Louise Bailes. Survivors include, Daughters, Tiffany Farmacka and husband Brett, Catherine Renee Clark.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
JOHN DOUGLAS WATSON
John Douglas Watson, 62, died July 19, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1963, to Orvil Hurst Watson of Pasadena, Texas and Mary Ethel Downing Watson of Jackson, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Survivors include, Sisters, Barbara Livingston of Center, Beverly Hendricks of Center, Pat Hilliard McDonald of Tenaha.
Condolences and tributes can be posted to Doug’s memorial page: https://everloved.com/life-of/john-douglas-watson/
M. KAY HARVEY
M. Kay Harvey, 77, of Joaquin, died July 29, 2025, in Joaquin. Interment will be in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born February 24, 1948, to Joseph Seaborn Alford and Edith Hughes Alford. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Thomas Harvey; Infant Son, Justin Harvey; Parents; Sister, Sue Daughtry; in-laws, John and Edna Harvey; Brothers-in-law, Johnny H. Harvey and wife Lucille and Rodney Harvey. Survivors include, Sons, Jason Harvey and wife Mindy, Jeremy Harvey; Siblings, Johnny Alford and wife Sarah, Sherry Holmes; Brother-in-law, Pat Daughtry; Sister-in-law, Connie Harvey.
CAROL ANN RACEY
Carol Ann Racey, 81, of Joaquin, died July 29, 2025, in Tyler. Her wishes were to be cremated, and no services are planned. She was born January 16, 1944, in Deleware, to Paul William Racey and Clara Williams Racey. She was preceded in death by, Son, Duane Walters; Parents; Sister, Nancy Racey. Survivors include, Son, Christopher Walters and wife Janet; Sister, Alex Racey.