Shelby County News

Week ending December 13, 2018
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DONATIONS TO THE MUSEUM

Mrs. Fannie Watson
John & Alyssa Andrews, Lifetime Membership
 

MEMORIAL DONATION GIVEN IN HONOR OF
                       Barbara Ann Lindley                    
     Donated By 
     Leonard Irish

Barbara Ann Lindley
Donated By
Teddy & Becky Hopkins

Barbara Ann Lindley
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David Whitlock & Peaches Conway

Vivian L. Campbell
Donated By
George & Tonya Andrews

William (Wulf) Magness
Donated By
George & Tonya Andrews

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OBITUARIES


 

RONALD GEORGE POST
Ronald George Post, 77, of Timpson, Texas, died November 28, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 3, 1941, in Butler, PA. to William L. Post and Mona Jean (Watt) Post Burns. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Wife, Lynda Kay Hughes Post; Brother, Larry J. Post. Survivors include, Children, Clay (Valerie) Post, Jesse (Misty) Post, William "Bill" Post (and wife) who reside in Germany, Craig Post, Patrick Post, William Todd Pitman, Robin Cantrell (Doye) and Jill Serralde (Armando); Sister, Nancy (Post) Daughtery of Butler, PA; Brother in law, Joe Wayne (Nelda) Hughes of Woodville, Texas.
 
SHELLY KAYE AGNEW SWINT
Shelly Kaye Agnew Swint, 51, of Tenaha, died December 7, 2018 in Houston. Interment will be in Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas. She was born March 19, 1967, in Center, to John Robert Agnew and Judy Baker Agnew. She was preceded in death by, Brother, Michael Agnew; Father-in-law, Ray Swint. Survivors include, Husband, Sam Swint; Children, Brandy Eubank & husband, Jonathan, Chris Pilgreen, Elizabeth Swint and Matt Conway; Parents, Robert and Judy Agnew; Mother-in-law, June Swint.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
BRO. HENRY HUGHES
Bro. Henry Hughes, 71, of Center, died December 11, 2018 in Center. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born July 4, 1947, in Center, to Thomas Clinton Hughes and Ellie Irene Carter Hughes. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Maudine Hopkins Hughes; Brothers, Orland Leo Hughes, Billy Clyde Hughes, John Bennarr Hughes, Jack Monroe Hughes, Orville Carter Hughes, Thomas Carl Hughes, Ted Carroll Hughes. Survivors include, Wife, Peggy Hughes of Center; Son, Charles Paul Hughes & wife, Britney, of Center; Brother, David Hughes & wife, Kathy, of Center.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
TIMOTHY LONG
Timothy “Ted” Long, 51, of Center, died December 11, 2018 in Tyler. He was born June 15, 1967, in Maryland, to Gail Long and Lucinda Clarke Long. He was [receded in death by, Father, Gail Long; Son, Davis Tillotson. Survivors include, Wife, Anita Bounds Long of Center; Daughter, Devin Tillotson of Center; Brother, Dale Long of Atlanta, Georgia; Sister, Peggy Sue Long of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mother, Lucinda Long of Atlanta, Georgia
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
 
EDNA LENTZ
Edna Lentz, 95, formerly of New Ulm, MN, died December 6, 2018 at The Arbor in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on February 2, 1923 in Milford Township, Brown County, to Hans and Alma (Svensson) Larson. She was preceded in death by, Husband, Wallace Lentz; Daughter, Mary Lentz; Brothers, Axel, Carl, Fritz, Alfred; Sisters, Lenea, Lily, Alice, Della. Survivors include, Children, Thomas (Kathy) Lentz of Stacy, MN, Joan (Daun) Harris of Timpson, Texas, Richard Lentz and friend Lori McDermott of New Ulm, MN.  A memorial service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences can be sent at www.lairdfh.net
Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas
JAMES BRYANT DEASON
James Bryant Deason, 80, died December 8, 2018 in Henderson County, Texas. He was born March 2, 1938 in Shelby County, Texas to W. S. (Bud) Deason and Stella May Deason. He was preceded in death by, Wife, Margaret Deason. Survivors include, James Ray Deason, Jerry Lee Deason & wife Michelle, Mark Deason, John Deason, Billy Deason; Daughters, Elizabeth Cox & husband Frank, Felicia Long; Brother, Jerry Deason & wife Linda; Sisters, Ruby Colle, Clauda Pierce.
Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas
JOHN WILLIAM YARBOROUGH
John William Yarborough, 57, of Tenaha, died December 10, 2018, at his residence. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born October 12, 1961, in Center, to Drennon Yarborough and Virginia Lee Thompson Yarborough. He was preceded in death by, Mother, Virginia Lee Thompson Yarborough. Survivors include, Son, John Drennon Yarborough; Parents, Drennon and Elizabeth Yarborough; Sister, Joan Harrison & husband, Brack.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
MARGIE LEN GIPSON
Margie Len Gipson, 87, of Timpson, formerly of Houston, died December 11, 2018 at a hospital in Houston. Interment will be in Smyrna Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. Survivors include, Son, Blouis Edward Gipson of Houston; 5 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild.
Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas
PERRY DAVIS
Perry Davis, 60, of Center, Texas, died December 11, 2018 at CHI St. Luke in Lufkin, Texas. Funeral service information is pending at this time.
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas
ROBERT LEE MONROE
Robert Lee Monroe, 66, of Shelbyville, died December 12, 2018 in San Augustine. Interment will be in Patroon Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born September 12, 1952, in Center, to Robert Don Monroe and Annice Cason Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Sister, Donna Sue Monroe of Shelbyville.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

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