Shelby County News
 

Week Ending November 29, 2013

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OBITUARIES     


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KENNETH METTAUER
Kenneth Mettauer, 72, died November 20, 2013 at his home. Interment was in Lower Melrose Cemetery. He was born March 2, 1941, to Douglas and Sue Seale Mettauer, who preceded him in death. Kenneth was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include, Brother, John Mettauer, and many cousins and friends in the Nacogdoches, Shelby, and San Augustine Counties area.
Online condolences can be sent at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com
T. A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, Texas
 
MURIEL WILTSHIRE
Muriel Wiltshire, 81, of Center, died November 21, 2013 at her residence. Her wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service may be held at a later time. She was born August 12, 1932 in Sabine Pass, Texas to George and Nola Vice Huffman. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Gerald Wiltshire; Brothers & Sisters, George Huffman, Jr., Robert Huffman, Frank Huffman, Linda Flanigan, Mae Surette & Katie Golden. Survivors include, Daughters, Wanda Brown & husband, James of Center, Nicol Shedd & husband, John of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
JOSE LUIS TOVAR
Jose Luis Tovar, 50, of Tenaha, died November 24, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Interment was in Restland Cemetery, Tenaha. He was born January 19, 1963 in Moncloa, Mexico to Vicente Tovar and Delfina Guzman. He was preceded in death by his father, Vicente Tovar. Survivors include, Mother, Delfina Tovar of Tenaha; Brothers & Sisters, Jose Joel Tovar & wife, Maria of Tenaha, Maria E. Tovar & husband, Jose of Tenaha, Jose Refujio Tovar of Tenaha, Ramiro Tovar of Tenaha, Jose Guztavo Tovar & wife, Maria of Tenaha, Maria Rico & husband, Jose Rico of Tenaha, Angelica Sandoval & husband, Ciro of Tenaha, Vicente Tovar & wife, Yesenia Mejia of Tenaha, Jose Guadalupe & wife, Erika Tovar of Tenaha, Israel Tovar of Tenaha, Delfina Rico & husband, Arturo of Tenaha, Maria Perales & husband, Orlando of Tenaha, Isidro Martinez of Tenaha.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
NELLIE WEBB
Nellie Webb, 83, of the McClellan Community of Shelby County, died November 25, 2013 at Green Acres Nursing Home, Center, Texas. Interment was in McClelland Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born August 6, 1930 in Shelby County to Robert L. Cummings and Adell Goings Cummings. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husbands, Alto Baker, Douglas Webb; Sisters, Ima Dean, Dorothy Windham; Brother, Bob Cummings. Survivors include, Daughters, Sharon Baker of Shelbyville, Margaret Mayfield & husband, Ken of Houston; Son, Tommy Baker & wife, Cristie of Tenaha; Brother, George Cummings & wife, Rachel of Cushing.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
PAUL WHITTON
Paul Whitton, 86, of Cleveland, formerly of Center, died November 22, 2013 at his residence. Interment was in Sardis Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born April 15, 1927 in Shelby County to Eli Whitton and Gertie Patterson Whitton. Mr. Whitton was stationed in Japan during his time of service in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Sons, Bo Whitton & wife, Carolyn of Cleveland, Mike Whitton & wife, Maggie of Naples, Ronald Paul Whitton of California; Next of Kin, E.J. Whitton, Ray Smith, J. R. & Virginia Lamoine, Odessa Smith, Frances Smith.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
AMANDA LEIGH PIERCE
Amanda Leigh Pierce, 31, of Joaquin, died November 23, 2013 in Tyler. Interment was in Cold Springs Cemetery, Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born May 26, 1982 in Salem, Arkansas to David M. Pierce and Tammy S. Taylor Pierce. She was preceded in death by, Father, David M. Pierce; Uncle, Barry Pierce; 2 Grandmothers; 1 Grandfather. Survivors include, Daughter, Whitney Pierce of Austin; Mother, Tammy S. Pierce of Joaquin; Sisters, Misty Remedies & husband, Robert of Joaquin, Crystal Norris of Lufkin; Grandfather, Doyle Taylor of Salem, Arkansas.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
OSCAR MC DANIEL, JR.
Oscar McDaniel, Jr., 83, of Tenaha, died November 23, 2013 at his residence. Interment was in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. He was born March 23, 1930 in the Woods Community of Panola County to Oscar McDaniel, Sr. and Thelma Bowden McDaniel. Mr. McDaniel served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brothers, James McDaniel, Jasper McDaniel; Sister, Ruth Chambers. Survivors include, Wife, Norma Alyne Ramsey McDaniel of Tenaha; Sons, Chris McDaniel & wife, Debi of Tenaha, Cary McDaniel & wife, Susie of Coushatta, Louisiana; Daughters, Cheryl Brown & husband, Terry of Longview, Caren Gray & husband, Craig of Tenaha; Sisters, Opal Shafer & husband, Watson of Franklyn, Frances Lee & husband, Ronny of Jacksonville.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
MARGIE EVELYN RAY GAY
Margie Evelyn Ray Gay, 66, of Joaquin, died November 24, 2013 at ETMC Tyler. Interment was in Joaquin Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas. She was born April 23, 1947 in Monroe, Louisiana to Ezra Jewel Ray and Ethel Eskew Ray. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Jerry Gay; Sister-in-law, Wanda Gay Harris. Survivors include, Sons, Ronnie Lane Gay of Center, Kennie Wayne Gay of Timpson, John Paul Gay of Joaquin, Donny Ray Gay of Joaquin; Daughter, Cristy Lyee Thomas of Joaquin; Sisters, Bobby Ray, Helen Ogle, Dorothy Overfelt, Brenda Lewis; Brother, Jerry Ray.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
E. J. BRIDWELL
E. J. Bridwell, 93 , of the Aiken Community of Shelby County, died November 27, 2013 at Knopp Nursing Home in Fredericksburg, Texas. Interment will be in White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born February 17, 1920 in the Aiken Community to Jacob Monroe and Era Bush Bridwell. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Edna Bridwell; Sisters, Cleo Russell, Letha Mae Bush, Jane Carr. Survivors include, Daughter & Son-in-law, Jackie & Doug Bashrum of Fredericksburg, Texas; Nieces & Nephews, Linda Bush Castilaw & husband, Charles,
Ann Bloodworth & husband, Bill, Benny Russell & wife, Thelma, Jean Adams & husband, Steve, Ed Bush & wife, Diane, Mike Bush & wife, Sheila.
Online condolences can be sent at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
JAMES BURKE MORRISON, MD
James Burke Morrison, MD, 86, died November 16, 2013, in San Antonio. He was born April 22, 1927 in Center to Jesse Burke Morrison and Blanche January Morrison. He served his country during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by, Daughter, Phoebe Jane Morrison; Sister, Sarah M. Shaw; Brother-in-law, Wayne “Red” Shaw. Survivors include, Wife, Jane “Sis” Morrison; Children, Robert T. Morrison, Sr. & wife, Kari, Leslie M. Vigini & husband, Nicola.
Online condolences can be sent at www.porterloring.com
Porter Loring, San Antonio, Texas

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