Shelby County News
 

Week Ending August 21, 2014

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The Shelby County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting September 16, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in the Shelby County Museum on Pecan Street. The guest speaker will be noted historian David Swanzy.  Everyone is invited to attend.

OBITUARIES     


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CELIA PEARL GREER
Celia Pearl Greer, 86, a long time resident of Center, Texas, died August 9, 2014. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery, Center, Texas. Ms. Celia Pearl Greer was born April 3, 1928 to Dee Paul and Goldie Cook Dennis of Bronson, Texas. She was married to Delton Neil Greer on December 24,1954 at her home in Geneva, Texas. He preceded her in death in December 1988. Survivors include, Daughters, Regina G. Netherly of Baytown, Texas, Leachress A. Dorsey of Highlands, Texas; Sisters, Thelma Carmichael and Velma Davis of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Brothers, Tommie Dennis (Evelyn) of Bellwood, Illinois, Keither Dennis of Rosevine, Texas, Willie Charles (W. C.) Dennis of Rosevine, Texas.
Sid Roberts Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas
 
CHARLES DELMAR CRAWFORD
Charles Delmar Crawford, 81, of Henderson, died August 15, 2014 at Hospice Homeplace in Tyler, Texas. Interment was in Lakewood Memorial Park. He was born October 6, 1932 in Joaquin to Tommy and Bessie Scott Crawford. Charles served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Bud Crawford, Doug Crawford, Sr.; Sister, Bennie Hutto. Survivors include, Wife, Lou Crawford of Henderson; Son, Joe Crawford & wife, Susan of Tyler; Brother, Tom Crawford of Henderson.
Online condolences can be sent at www.crawfordacrim.com
Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home, Henderson, Texas
 
NELLIE LUCILLE JACKSON HUGHES
Nellie Lucille Jackson Hughes, 96, of Joaquin, died August 16, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born December 31, 1917 in the Jackson Community of Shelby County to Thomas Lee Jackson and Sarah Oma Jeans Jackson. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Leon Hughes; Son, Grady Olen “Bo” Hughes; Infant Daughter, Alice Faye Hughes. Survivors include, Daughters, Zelna Belsha of Joaquin, Sue Weaver & husband, Buford of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
ODELLE COCKRELL MOORE
Odelle Cockrell Moore, 97, of Wells, died August 14, 2014 in a local nursing home. Interment was in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Texas. She was born October 27, 1916 in Joaquin, Texas to Johnny A. and Zella Wood Cockrell. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Carl B. Moore; Sisters, Betty Sapp, Lurline Stuckey. Survivors include, Great niece, Sherry Conway & husband, Eddie of West Columbia.
Online condolences can be sent at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com
Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, Texas
 
WINNIFRED HELTON
Winnifred Helton, 88, of Center, died August 15, 2014 at Memorial Health Systems of East Texas in San Augustine. Interment was in Sand Hill Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born July 17, 1926 in Shelby County to Flewellyn and Zettie Stack Samford. She was preceded death by, Parents; Husband, T. O. Helton; Sisters, Lucille Lamkin, Oneta White, Estelline Bush Parmley. Survivors include, Son, Gary Helton of Center; Daughter, Zettie Dean & husband, Tommy of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
GLADYS EDITH CAMPOS
Gladys Edith Campos, 34, of Center, died August 16, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born October 16, 1979 in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to Juan Francisco Campos and Maria Del Socorro Chaves de Campos. Survivors include, Parents; Brothers, Juan Campos, Jr. & wife, Juanita Garcia of Center, Alberto Campos & wife, Alyssa Powell of Center, Elilio Misael Campos & wife, Ana of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
HEATHER ELAINE GREEN
Heather Elaine Green, 24, and her unborn daughter, Emmie Jo, of Elkhart, died August 16, 2014 in Shelby County from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Interment will be in Mt. Comfort Cemetery near Maydelle. She was born March 12, 1990, in Palestine, Texas to Mark and Brenda Scott Jorgensen. Survivors include, Husband, Christopher B. Green; Daughters, Camie Capri and Victoria Grace; Parents, Mark and Brenda Jorgensen; Brother, Hayden D. Jorgensen all of Elkhart; In-laws, Eddie and Donna Green; Brother-in-law, Chuck Green all of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.herringtonfuneral.com
Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home
 
GEORGE ALLEN GOODWIN, JR.
George Allen Goodwin, Jr., 56, of Joaquin, died August 15, 2014. Interment was in Old Home Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on July 11, 1958 in La Marque to George Allen Goodwin, Sr. and Pauline Edomm Goodwin. He was preceded in death by his father, George Allen Goodwin, Sr. Survivors include, Mother, Pauline Kaper and husband, Ronnie; Sisters, Pam Cunningham & husband, Jim, Georganne Palmer & husband, James.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
MARTHA ALICE DENNIS LUMAN ANTHONY
Martha Alice Dennis Luman Anthony, 73, of Center, died August 17, 2014 in Center. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born August 8, 1941 in Timpson to Albert Dennis and Nancy Walden Dennis. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husbands, Johnny B. Luman, Morris Anthony; Son, Johnny F. Luman; Sister, Magaret Lynch; Brother, John T. Smiley. Survivors include, Children, Linda Flores & husband, Jose of Tenaha, Betty Marie Miller & husband, Ronald of Nacogdoches, James Luman & wife, Carolyn of Center, Martha Jaimes of Center, Johnnie Susie Plata of Tenaha, George Luman of Center, Thomas Anthony of Center; Brothers, Albert Dennis of Center, Jimmy Dennis of Shelbyville, Illinois, Gilbert Dennis of Huntington.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
WILBER CORDELL LOUT
Wilber Cordell Lout, 72, of The Woodlands, formerly of Shelby County, died August 19, 2014. Interment will be in Rather Cemetery, Shelby County. Additional information and survivors will be announced when available.
Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

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