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OBITUARIES

 

ANN SCARBER
Ann “Ballie” Scarber, 88, of Huxley, died October 29, 2020, in Nacogdoches.  Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born April 3, 1932, to  Jim Fred Campbell and Callie Tom Furlow Campbell.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Robert Scarber; Son, Bobby Scarber.  Survivors include, Sons, Mike Scarber of Center, Marty Scarber & wife Tammy of Rowlett; Sisters, Louise Greer of San Augustine, Kay Ballard of Mont Belvieu; Brother, Crit Campbell of Shelbyville.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas


CLAYTON JOSEPH RUSSELL, SR.
Clayton Joseph “C. J.” Russell, Sr., 63, died October 28, 2020, in Center, Texas.  He was born February 15, 1957 to Rayford and Betty Russell in Port Arthur, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Rayford Russell.  Survivors include, Son, Clayton Joseph Russell, JR of Timpson, Texas; Daughter and son-in-law, Christan Jo Russell & Chase Norris of Port Neches, Texas; Mother, Betty Russell of Center, Texas; Brother, Jerry Russell of Center, Texas; Sister, Pam Bond of Humble, Texas; Brother & sister-in-law, Mike and Donna Russell of Humble, Texas.

MERVIN G. MOORE
Mervin G. Moore, 85, of Center, died October 30, 2020 at Nacogdoches Medical  Center.  Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Shelby County.  Survivors include, Children, Leonard Ray Moore of San Augustine, Irvin Ray Moore of San Augustine, Gale D. Richmond of Mesquite, DeNell Kindle of San Augustine, Stephanie Moore of Houston, Demples Kennard of Mesquite, Deborah Daniels of Center, Dedrick Ratcliff of Center, Sandy Eaden of Center; Brothers, Carl Moore (Dazella) of Katy, Robert Moore of Center, R.L. Moore of Center, Billy Earl Moore (Peggy) of Houston, Zepedee Moore (Lula) of Center.
Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas

NITA JO PIKE FLEMING
Nita Jo Pike Fleming, 86, of Timpson, Texas, died October 31, 2020 in Center, Texas. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born on June 18, 1934 in Timpson, Texas, to Walter Pike and Alma (Croombs) Pike.  She graduated Timpson High School Class of 1953. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Earl Van Fleming.  Survivors include, Sons, Ronnie Fleming & wife Lisa, Greg Fleming & wife Susie; Sister, Doris Wagner.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

ROBERT H. BURNS
Robert H. Burns, 77, of Timpson, Texas, died October 29, 2020. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.  He was born May 21, 1943 to William H. and Clarice (Bates) Burns.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Survivors include, Wife, Margaret McDonald Burns; Son, John Michael Burns & wife, Holly, of Center; Daughter, Alecia Burns Patterson & husband, Scott, of Georgetown, Indiana; Brother, Wade Burns of Allen, Texas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

JERROLD HUGHES
Jerrold “J.W.” Hughes, 78, of Center, died October 31, 2020, in Tyler.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  He was born February 27, 1942 to Vernice Hughes and Myrtle Holicer Hughes.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Delores Gene Hughes.  Survivors include, Wife, Charlotte Hughes of Center; Children, Derrick Hughes & wife Inez of Center, Shannon Lee & husband Greg of Center; Brother, Fred Hughes & wife Judy of Lufkin.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

CYNTHIA DAVIS GRIFFIN
Cynthia Davis Griffin, 68, of Center, Texas, died October 31, 2020.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born on October 11, 1952 to W. I. and Inez Neilson Davis.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Survivors include, Husband, Guy Griffin; Brother, Neilson Davis & wife Diana; Brother-in-Law, John Griffin; Sister-in-Law, Cindy Griffin; Children, Patrick Griffin & wife Kasey, Kelly Griffin Wahl & husband Wesley.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

JO ANN MC COLLISTER
Jo Ann McCollister, 79, died October 30, 2020 in Center, Texas.  Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas.  She was born March 13, 1941 in Center, Texas.  Survivors include, Children, Sammy Lee McCollister of Center, Benard McCollister (wife Sheila) of Center, Francine Ellis (husband Jack) of Vallejo, California.
Services entrusted to her family of professionals at Sid Roberts Funeral Home

MILDRED KING
Mildred “Marilyn” King, 73, died Novemter 2, 2020 in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Interment was in Plainview Cemetery, Bronson, Texas.  She was born October 25, 1947 in Pineland, Texas to J. E. King and Armenda Lee King.  She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sisters, Lois Burleson, Joyce King.  Survivors include, Brother, James A. King of Center; Sister, Bobbie Jean King Rugg of Holland, New York.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

SHARON BURROWS STEWART
Sharon Burrows Stewart, 70, of Timpson, Texas, died November 4, 2020 in Nacogdoches, Texas.   Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. She was born on December 16, 1949 in Houston, Texas, to Florene (Morris) Burrows and raised by the late Florene Burrows, Oris J. “Cookie” Brinson, and Birdie Brinson.  She  graduated Timpson High School with the class of 1968. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florene Burrows, Oris J. “Cookie” Brinson and Birdie Brinson.  Survivors include, Daughter, Andrea McElroy & husband Cameron; Son, Brinson Stewart & wife July, Father of her children, Herbert Stewart & wife Marilyn.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

LENA CHRISTEL KING LILES
Lena Christel King Liles, 76, of Gary, Texas, died November 1, 2020 in Heber Springs, Arkansas.   Interment will be in Tennessee Cemetery, Shelby County.  She was born on September 18, 1944 in Corsicana, Texas, to the late Joel Thomas King and Ethel (Clifton) King.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

 

CHARLES BOYTER
Charles Boyter, 85, of Joaquin, Texas died, October 21, 2020 in Garrison.  He was born July 5, 1935 in Vivian, Louisiana to Ruben Lafatte and Mary Hendricks Boyter.  He was preceded in death by, Parents; Daughter, Karen Mertz; Brothers, Kenneth Ray Boyter, William Paul Boyter.  Survivors include, Wife, Margaret Boyter; Sons, Charles Boyter, Jr. & wife Janet, Jimmy Boyter & wife Denise, David Boyter.
Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas

KERRY MITCHEL NEWMAN
Kerry Mitchel Newman, 58, died October 17, 2020.  Interment was in Hilltop Worship Cemetery, Chatham, Louisiana.  He was born December 19, 1961 to James and Martha Newman in Houston, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his father, James Newman.  Survivors include, Wife, Debra McManus Newman; Sons, Lawrence Franklin, Sidney Creamer; Mother, Martha Newman; Brother, Keith Newman; Sisters, Leigh Ann Weaver & husband, John, Amy Yates & husband, Mike.

CHARLENE BATTLES
Charlene Battles, 66, of League City, died October 27, 2020, in League City.  Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas.  She was born October 22, 1954, in Columbia, Louisiana, to Uel Martin and Josephine Martin. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Lois Sim.  Survivors include, Daughter, Susan O’Rourke & husband Patrick; Son, Bryan Battles; Sisters, Angelee Randolph, Joann Price, Jewel Rhodes & husband Ricky; Brother, Bobby Martin & wife Patty.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas


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