Shelby County News

Week ending October 11, 2018

                                                         
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The Shelby County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting October 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shelby County Museum located on Pecan Street. The speaker this month will be Mr. Larry Hume.  He will speak to us about the 100th Anniversary of World War I. Everyone is invited to attend.
 

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OBITUARIES


 

TERRESSA GAIL SHIELDS
Terressa Gail Shields, 56, of Joaquin, died October 4, 2018, at her residence. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. She was born June 6, 1962, in Center, to Johnny Shelton and Patsy Smith Shelton. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Stepson, Brian Shields; Brother, Mike Shelton. Survivors include, Husband, Keith Shields of Joaquin; Children, Chase Shields of Joaquin, Justin Shields & wife, Lauren, of Shelbyville, Keith Shields & wife, Cassie, of Center, Britney Gilchrist & husband, Wesley, of Center, Cody Matlock & wife, Jill, of Center, Heather Eshliman & husband, Jonathan, of Tenaha; Sisters, Becky Pope of Joaquin, Lou Hodges of Nacogdoches; Brothers-in-law, David Shields & wife, Vicki, of Center, Leroy Shields & wife, Gloria, of Seguin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 
CHARLETTA ANNE HADEN CONWAY
Charletta Anne Haden Conway, 72, of Timpson, Texas, died October 4, 2018 at Community Hospice of Texas. She was born January 15, 1946, in Liberty, Texas, to Eula & Moxie Haden. Her biggest joys were her daughter, her grandchildren, and spending time with the friends she claims as family. She has been in industries such as health and retail where she thrived in taking care of others.
Online condolences & can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
CHARLES DAVID ALEXANDER
Charles David Alexander, 54, died October 4th of 2018 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Interment was in Patroon Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born in Center, Texas on February 23rd, 1964 to Tommie LaMyrl and Charles Hershel Alexander. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Children, Kayla, Lauren, Joshua; Brother, Billy; Sister, Teri. and one grandchild, Kelly.
Sawyer-George Funeral Home, Corpus Christi, Texas.
 
SANDRA CAROL PATMOR
Sandra Carol Patmor, 72, of Center, died October 4, 2018, in Center. There will be a seaside memorial at a later date and time. She was born March 14, 1946, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to William Swanzy and Sarah Lanham Swanzy. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, David Lewis Patmor. Survivors include, Children, James W. Patmor & wife, Deena P., of Evensville, Tennessee, Tracy L. Sherrod & husband, Mark S., of Bulverde, Texas; Stepson, John C. Patmor & wife, Tracy L., of San Antonio, Texas; Brother, Steven Swanzy & wife, Christine D., of Longview, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
EMELDA MAY
Emelda May, 89, of Center, died October 7, 2018, in Center. Interment was in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. She was born August 2, 1929, in Houma, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Donald C. May. Survivors include, Children, Charles May, Deborah Clifton, Carla May, Christopher May.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
JOHNNY WAYNE JOHNSON
Johnny Wayne Johnson, 63, of Shelbyville, died October 6, 2018, in Lufkin. Interment was in North Jericho Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born July 14, 1955, in Center, to J. T. Johnson and Nora Finklea Johnson. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, Jerry Johnson, Ricky Johnson. Survivors include, Wife, NaDonna Green of Shelbyville; Children, Anthony Barton & wife, Vonda, of Joaquin, Stacey Cooper & husband, Jody, of Shelbyville, Timothy Windham of Huxley; Sisters, Peggy Moore of Center, Sue Chisenhall & husband, Eddie, of Center, Kathy Mora of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
HAZEL LUM HARPER
Hazel Lum Harper, 92, died October 8, 2018. Interment was in Union Springs Cemetery, Converse, Louisiana.  She was born January 15, 1926, in Mansfield, Louisiana to Robert and Fannie Bass English. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husbands, Buron Lee Lum and James Harper; Brothers; Dennis, Louis, Bill, Coy English; Sisters, Sally McNeil, Totsie Bissell. Survivors include, Sons, C. B. Lum & wife Debbie of Converse, Louisiana, Jimmy Harper & wife Terry of Joaquin, Texas; Daughters, Nelda Worthington of Huxley, Texas, Norma Kay Ermel of Huxley, Texas.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport, Louisiana
 
AUSTIN LEE BELROSE
Austin Lee Belrose, 69, of Logansport, Louisiana, died October 3, 2018. Interment was in Cool Springs Cemetery, Logansport, Louisiana. He was born on January 19, 1949 in Center, Texas to Troy and Claudia Belrose. He served his country in the United States Army. He served with the 101st Airborne Division while in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal. He was preceded in death by, Father, Troy Belrose; Mother, Claudia Martin; Stepfather, J. T. Martin; Brothers, Bill Belrose, Truman Belrose, Roy Belrose; Sister, June Dubos. Survivors include, Wife, Janet Boyd Belrose of Logansport, Louisiana; Son, Tim Belrose of Logansport, Louisiana; Brothers, C. D. Belrose of Houston, Texas, Red Belrose & wife Barbara of Lufkin, Texas, John Thomas “Buddy” Martin of Joaquin, Texas; Sisters, Eva Fuller of Mt. Enterprise, Texas, Laverne Sanders & husband Leon of Mt. Enterprise, Texas, Billie Davis & husband Brent of Oletha, Colorado; Sister-in-law, Beverly Grimsley of Logansport, Louisiana.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport, Louisiana
JEAN E. CARYL
Jean E. Caryl, 85, of Garrison, Texas, died October 4, 2018 in Garrison, Texas. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She was born August 3, 1933 in DeKalh, Illinois. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Kenneth Caryl; Sister, Pearly Havalda. Survivors include, Daughters, Rhonda Taylor & husband James of Hobbs, New Mexico, Laurie Caryl of Garrison, Texas, Betty Patterson of Garrison, Texas; Sons, Mike Caryl of Timpson, Texas, Lee Caryl of Timpson, Texas, Bob Caryl of Red River, New Mexico; Brother-In-Law, Royce Caryl & wife Angie of Bloomington, Illinois.
Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas
GEORGE LESLIE REYNOLDS
George Leslie Reynolds, 65, of Center, Texas, died October 8, 2018 in Center. A private family graveside will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery, Center, Texas.  He was born on May 27, 1953 in Abilene, Texas to Bill C. Reynolds and Shirley Smith Reynolds. He was preceded in death by, Mother, Shirley Reynolds. Survivors include, Father, Bill Reynolds of Center; Brother, Bill Reynolds, Jr. of Bossier City, Louisiana.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
AMOS JACKSON LILES
Amos Jackson “Jackie” Liles, 80, of Timpson, Texas, died October 9, 2018 in Center, Texas. He was born May 22, 1938, in Garrison, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

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