OBITUARIES
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TED B. ADAMS Ted B. Adams, 82, of Lufkin, died December 12, 2019 at his residence. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born October 30, 1937 to Paschal and Marguerite Adams. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Son, Andrew Adams; Brother, Hal Adams. Survivors include, Aunts, Sue Hagler of Center, Marsha Askew of Nederland; Uncle, Joe Wallace of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, Texas |
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FONDA BURGAY Fonda Burgay, 80, of Garland, Texas, died December 20, 2019. Interment will be in Powdrill Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born October 22, 1939, in the Arcadia Community of Shelby County, Texas, to John Edwin Wheeler and Cletis Goolsby Wheeler. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Delbert Wheeler. Survivors include, Daughters, Phyllis Griffin & husband Ken of Rowlett, Sharon Burgay of Sachse. Online condolences can be sent to www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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BRENDA ANDREWS
RUSSELL Brenda “Peanut” Andrews Russell, 56, of Joaquin, died December 23, 2019, in Center. Interment was in Jackson Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born May 21, 1963, in Center, to Delton Andrews and Rosa Hughes Andrews. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Father-in-law & Mother-in-law. Survivors include, Husband, Don Russell of Joaquin; Children, Amanda Hall & husband Dyllan of Joaquin, Derek Russell & wife Teslie of Harrison, Arkansas; Brothers and sisters, Sandy Jackson of Center, Tommy Andrews of Houston, Linda Killen of Center, Jimmy Andrews & wife Shirley of Center, Lisa Kennon & husband Bobby of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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SANDRA FAYE WARR
ROWELL Sandra Faye Warr Rowell, 75, of Center, died December 22, 2019, in Center. Interment will be in Jarrett Cemetery, Jacksonville. She was born January 19, 1944, in Center, to John Morris Yeary and Gladys Opal Gilchrist Yeary. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Siblings, William Morrris Yeary, Martha Diane Cothren. Survivors include, Children, Sharla Mae Holley & husband Roger, John Thompson, Jack Thompson & wife Lezlie. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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KRISTIE CAROL
BRANCH HAIRSTON Kristie Carol Branch Hairston, 49, of Timpson, Texas, died December 25, 2019, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born May 27, 1970, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Gary Lee Branch and Alice Ann Caston Branch. She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Lee Branch. Survivors include, Husband, Morris Hairston Jr.; Children, Logan Vincent, Julia Vincent, Lauren Vincent; Godson, Carson Tyler Russell; Mother, Alice Ann Caston Branch; Sisters, Amber Branch Herrera & husband Jason, Kellie Webber & husband John. Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas |
| URSULA SAMPLE Ursula Sample, 91, of Center, died December 20, 2019, in Center. Interment was in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| KENNETH DEAN ROWLES Kenneth Dean Rowles, 60, of Center, died December 21, 2019, in Nacogdoches. Interment was in Old Center Cemetery, Panola County. He was born September 4, 1959, in Center, to Dale Rowles and Katherine Ross Rowles Bryant. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Sister, Kathy Rowles. Survivors include, Sisters, Valarie Johnson & husband Johnny, Shelia Gee both of Vidor. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
| KATHLEEN G. MATTHEWS Kathleen G. Matthews, 82, of Center, died December 25, 2019, in Center. Interment will be in Neuville Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born August 20, 1937, in Shelby County, to Luke Gregston and Beulah Truitt Gregston. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Dan Matthews; Brother, James Gregston; Sister, Ann Rash. Survivors include, Children, Glenn Matthews & wife Becky of Center, Linda Phillips of Port Neches; Brother, Kenneth Gregston of Shelbyville; Sisters, Jean Rash of Jasper, Vicky Warren & husband George of Center. Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas |
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