TONY DONALD LOVELL
Tony Donald “Don” Lovell, 72, died August 20, 2020 in Garrison, Texas.  Interment was in Mt. Herman Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born November 6, 1947 to H.V. (Tony) Lovell and Ura Johnson Lovell in Center, Texas.  Don was born and raised in the Mt. Herman community in Center, Texas and graduated Center High School in 1965.  He was preceded in death by, Father, H. V. “Tony” Lovell.  Survivors include, Mother, Ura Lovell of Center; Children, Deanne Lovell Sample & husband, Jason of Center, Dewayne Lovell of Center, Delana Lovell of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

VAUGHN M. PAYNE
Vaughn M. Payne, 66, formerly of Houston and now of Center, died August 11, 2020 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.  Local survivors are friends and neighbors of Waterhouse Street Plantation and Larry and Myrtle Osby of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.hicksmortuary.net 
Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas

KELLY ROBERTSON
Kelly “Pops” Robertson, 84, of Tenaha, died August 20, 2020 in Longview.  Interment was in Union Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born on July 18, 1936 in Dallas, Texas.  He was preceded in death by, Wife, Audria Regina Robertson.  Survivors include, Sons, Jack Thompson & wife Leslie of Anthem, Arizona, James Watson of Tenaha, Michael Vaughn & wife Carrie of Kilgore, Johnny Vaughn & wife Consuella of Longview, Kenneth Robertson & wife Meagan of Hawkins; Daughters, Renee Brittain of Tenaha, Michelle McDonald & husband Jason of Tenaha; Daughter-in-law, Pam Whitton of Joaquin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

DAWN BRADSHAW COLLINS
Dawn Bradshaw Collins, 61, of Center, died August 25, 2020, in Center.  She was born July 26, 1959, in Center, to Doyle Bradshaw and Bobbye Adams Bradshaw.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Marty Doyle Bradshaw.  Survivors include, Husband, James Collins of Center; Children, Ryan Barton of Dallas, Ashley Collins of Timpson, Autumn Collins of Timpson; Sister, Sheila Jones & husband Kevin of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

JULIAN LEE PEDDY
Julian Lee Peddy, 91, of Tenaha, died August 25, 2020, in Tenaha.  Interment was in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha.  He was born May 6, 1929, in Tenaha, to Walter Chambers Peddy Sr. and Ollie Lee Pou Peddy.  He was preceded in death by, Wife, Faye Twomey Peddy; Parents; Brother, Jennings Peddy; Sisters, Inez Pool, Agnes Parker.  Survivors include, Wife, Elaine McMahon Peddy of Tenaha; Children, Patricia L. Hubbard of Lindale, Robert W. Peddy & wife Sharon of Tyler, Carol Ann Kilpatrick & husband Frank of Tenaha; Step-children, Cindy Haltom & husband Craig of Tenaha, Tommy McMahon of Tenaha, Stephen McMahon & wife Shirley of Houston; Brother, Walter C. Peddy Jr. & wife Dorothy Jean of Tenaha.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

VICTORIA CHRISTINE HOGAN
Victoria Christine Hogan, age 10, of Center, Texas, died August 16, 2020 in Center, Texas.  Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. Survivors include, Parents, Michael and Lauren Masterson of Center, Texas,
David Hogan of Nacogdoches, Texas; Grandparents, David and Mary Masterson of Center, Texas; Douglas and Nancy Mitchell of Magnolia, Texas.

ELLA MICHELLE MASTERSON
Ella Michelle Masterson, 4, of Center, Texas, died August 16, 2020 in Center, Texas.  Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. Survivors include, Parents, Michael and Lauren Masterson of Center, Texas; Grandparents, David and Mary Masterson of Center, Texas, Douglas and Nancy Mitchell of Magnolia, Texas.

MASON COLE MASTERSON
Mason Cole Masterson, 2, of Center, Texas, died August 16, 2020 in Center, Texas.  Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County. Survivors include, Parents, Michael and Lauren Masterson of Center, Texas.  Grandparents, David and Mary Masterson of Center, Texas, Douglas and Nancy Mitchell of Magnolia, Texas.

RAMIRO SOTO
Ramiro “Bo” Soto, 61, of Timpson, died August 26, 2020, in Nacogdoches.  Interment was in Powdrill Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born October 5, 1958, in Mercedes, Texas, to Rafael and Ursula Soto.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Herlinda Soto; Helen Simmons; Roy Soto, Jr.  Survivors include, Ralph Soto Sr. & wife Rhonda of Timpson, Vangie McGraw of Elkhart, Indiana, Jane Funk & husband Eddie of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Roland Soto & wife Donna of Elkhart, Indiana, Raul Soto Sr. of Timpson, Ruben Soto Sr. of Timpson, Raymond Soto & wife Bonnie of San Antonio, Mary Walker & Allan Thompson of Center, Rose Mangrum & husband Mike of Center, Rudy Soto & wife Leslie of Shreveport, Louisiana, Jacke Soto & wife Kristle of Joaquin, Moses Soto & wife Alicia of Carthage.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

RONALD WAYNE COLE
Ronald Wayne Cole, 70, died August 29, 2020.  Interment was in Shady Grove Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born September 9, 1949, to Hugh Mayfield Cole Jr. and Katie Baker Cole.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Frances Jones Cole of Pasadena Texas; Daughter, Jennifer & spouse Jonathan Barney of Pasadena, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

MACKENZIE LEANNE PARKS
Mackenzie Leanne Parks, 15, of Center, died August 16, 2020, in Center.  Interment was in Folsom Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born February 16, 2005, in Center, Texas.  She was preceded In death by, (Nauna) Sandra Parks, Ruby Cravey.  Survivors include, Pawpaw, Joe Parks Jr.; Parents, Joe Parks III of Longview, Texas, Tristan Cravey of Center; Siblings, Mason Parks, , Jasen Bolar, Jaxson Cravey, Aubreigh Frame; Grandparents, Wayne and Penny Cravey of Center, Texas, Bonnie Nowlin of Hitchcock, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

SANDRA DENISE PARKS
Sandra Denise Parks, 60, of Center, died August 16, 2020, in Center.  Interment was in Folsom Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was preceded in death by, Father, Willie Krauskopf; Sister, Tina Krauskopf; Infant Daughter, Jodi Parks; Granddaughter, Mackenzie Parks; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Joe Parks Sr. and Earnestine Parks.  Survivors include, Husband, Joe Parks Jr. of Tenaha; Sons, Joe Parks III of Center, Will Parks & wife Haley of Huxley; Daughter, Sarah Dial & husband Frankie of Humble; Mother, Barbara Krauskopf of Nacogdoches; Brother, James Krauskopf & wife Micah of Nacogdoches; Sisters, Kimberly Stovall of Conroe, Tammy Penhallegon & husband Curt of Marshall.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

BOBBY H. WILBURN
Bobby H. Wilburn, 84, of Joaquin, died August 30, 2020, in Joaquin.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  He was born May 15, 1936, in Nacogdoches, to Walter Price Wilburn and Cynthia Payne Wilburn. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Yvonne Holt Wilburn; Children, Mike Wilburn, Steve Wilburn,  Cynthia Lawson; Brothers, Gerald Wilburn, Gary Wilburn, Elmer Ray Wilburn, Elmer's wife Johnnie Wilburn; Sister, Louise Wagstaff; Brothers-in-law, Kenneth Holt, Dawson Hall, Leslie Hall, Alton Hall, D.W. Boyd, Lloyd Hall, Earl Wagstaff, Danny Scarborough,  David Tysar; Sisters-in-law, Verna Mae Hall, Betty Lou Hall, Monteal Hall, Sally Chandler, Donna Wilburn.  Survivors include, Wife, Cora Nutt Wilburn of Joaquin; Children, Yolanda Davis & husband Lynn of Center, David Nutt & wife Debbie of Prague, Oklahoma; Daughter-in-law, Janet Wilburn of Center; Brother, Price Wilburn of Center; Sister, Judy Scarborough; Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Barbara Wilburn of Orange, Barbara Tysar of Oakwood, Robin Crawford & husband Ben of Center, James Chandler of Center, Nancy Boyd of Logansport, Louisiana, Dencen Hall & wife Faye of Logansport, Louisiana, Tula Mae Hall of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

MINNIE DEE BOWLIN SMITH
Minnie Dee Bowlin Smith, 102, died August 30, 2020.  Interment was in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born July 13, 1918. Minnie was born during America’s first pandemic at the end of World War I and died during America’s next pandemic. She graduated from Timpson High School.  She was preceded in death by, Parents, Jimmie D. and Lula Mitchell Ramsey; Brother, F. M. Ramsey; Sister, Zera Harrison; Husbands, Lovis Bowlin & Hershel Smith; Daughter, Jo Ann Eaton.  Survivors include, Son, Jimmy & wife Jean Bowlin; Step-children, Ron & wife Margaret Smith, Hershey & husband Bob Cox.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

JOE BIGGAR
Joe Biggar, 82, died August 31, 2020.  Interment was in New Hope Cemetery, Shelby County.  He was born November 21, 1937 in Clever Creek to Marvin and Evie Biggar. Joe graduated from Shelbyville schools in 1956. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Ovia Biggar; Parents; Brothers, Bo Biggar, Raymond Biggar, Hubert Earl Biggar, Willie Biggar; Sister … “Sis”; Son-in-law, Terry Stanaland.  Survivors include, Son, Marvin Earl Biggar of Tatum; Daughter, Deborah Jordan & husband, Marvin of Tenaha; Stepdaughters, Mona Bowlin & husband, Michael of Center, Tammy Stanaland of Nacogdoches; Brother, Tommy Walker & wife, Vaneta; Sisters-in-law, Ruby Eddins, Betty Anderson.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

CASSI MARGARET STUMP
Cassi Margaret Stump, 74, died August 29, 2020.  Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born in Dallas, Texas, December 28, 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobbie Jo Woodall Stump in 2005 and Charles William Stump in 2011. Survivors include, Brothers, Charlie Stump, Jr. & wife, Linda, of Rowlett, Jeffrey Scott Stump, of Center.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

TOMMY LEE LOUT
Tommy Lee Lout, 68, formerly of Center, died August 26, 2020, in Houston.   Tommy was born August 9, 1952, in Dreka, Texas to Maxie and Ruby Lee Lout. He was a 1970 graduate of Center High School.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Bruce Lout, Billy Mack Lout, Howard Lout.  Survivors include, Sister and her husband, Linda and Frank Dryer; Sister-in-law, Mary Lou Lout. 
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

ELRAY JOHNSON
Elray Johnson, graduate of Center High School Class of 1971 died August 22, 2020 in Missouri City, Texas.  Interment will be in Red Land Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas.  Survivors include, Wife, Clara Goodwin Johnson; Children, Leedra and Jamarque; Sisters, Opal Pipkins of Dallas, Betty Simon of Center.
Eternal Rest Funeral Home located at 4610 S. Wayside Dr in Houston, TX 77087. Telephone number is (713)-644-1166

ELLA ELAINE WATSON
Ella Elaine Watson, 92, of Center, died August 24, 2020, in Groves.  Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born October 6, 1927, in Shelby County to James Jewel Goings and Jettie Elsada Baker Goings.  She was preceded in death by, Husband, Carrol Conner Watson; Parents; Brothers, E.E. “Shorty” Goings, James Goings, Maxie Goings.  Survivors include, Son, Larry Watson of Center; Daughters,
Diane Fountain & husband James of Groves, Geenie Barbee & husband John of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

CHARLES BAGGETT
Charles Baggett, 81, of Center, died August 24, 2020, in Nacogdoches.  Interment was in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born May 24, 1939, in Center, to Curtis Lee Baggett and Loyce Louise Akin Baggett.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Patricia Ann Fletcher.  Survivors include, Brothers, Glenn Baggett & wife Joy of Douglass, Robert Lee Baggett & wife Linda of Nacogdoches.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

Y. D. JACKSON
Y. D. “Plum” Jackson, Jr., 84, of Center, died July 20, 2020 at Lufkin Specialty Hospital.  Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery, Shelby County.  Survivors include, Wife, Sandrel Jackson of Center; Sons, Willie D. Jackson (Sherian) of Center, Young D. Jackson of Center, Louis Jackson of Center, Michael Smith of Center, Jimmy Lee Smith (Mercedes) of Center; Daughters, Tiffanie King (Robert) of Center, Demetra Slaughter (Desmond) of Center.
Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas

CHARLENE WALKER MOODY
Charlene Walker Moody, 73, of San Augustine, Texas, died August 21, 2020 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, San Augustine.  Survivors include, Son, Anthony Moody of San Augustine, Texas; Daughters, Lisa J. Davenport (Edward) of San Augustine, Texas, Tammy Walker Johnson (Ronald) of Dallas, Texas; Brothers, Charles Walker (Mary Alice) of Shelbyville, Texas, Bobbie Walker (Shelia) of Dallas, Texas, L. C. Walker (Marita) of Dallas, Texas, George Walker (Arcy) of Dallas, Texas, Royce Walker (Alma) of San Augustine, Texas, Jerry Walker (Oletha) of San Augustine, Texas, Lester Walker (Casandra) of San Augustine, Texas; Sister, Lucille Anthony (Bobbie) of Dallas, Texas.
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.

LONNY RAYBON
Lonny Raybon, 71, of Joaquin, died August 22, 2020, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  He was born June 5, 1949, in Converse, Louisiana, to T. J. “Tig” Raybon and Margie McDonald Raybon.  He was preceded in death by his dad, T.J. “Tig” Raybon; twin brother, Ronny Raybon.   Survivors include, Wife, Sherrie Raybon of Joaquin; Children, Joseph Raybon & wife Annaka of Joaquin, Angela Walling & husband Jeffrey of Joaquin, Lonny Raybon Jr. & wife Caitlyn of Joaquin, Adam Raybon & wife Krystal of Joaquin; Mother, Margie McDonald Raybon Anderson and husband Alfred of Converse, Louisiana; Sister, Nancy Rigsby & husband Delmer of Converse, Louisiana; Brother, Rickey Raybon & wife Nita of Converse, Louisiana.