Obituaries

Quinnon Quinnell Gardner (44) of Center, Texas

Quinnon Quinnell Gardner

News Staff

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Hicks Mortuary announces the death of Mr. Quinnon Quinnell Gardner (44) of Center, Texas. Mr. Gardner was born to the late Dennis Jackson and Cynthia Gardner Jackson in Center on July 25, 1979. Mr. Gardner passed away in Lufkin, Texas on October 26, 2023. Graveside services for Mr.

La Merle Trenise Davis (51) of Huntington, Texas

La Merle Trenise Davis

News Staff

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

La Merle Trenise Davis Hicks Mortuary announces the death of Mrs. La Merle Trenise Davis (51) of Huntington, Texas. Mrs. Davis was born to Lewis Ray Hartsfield and O’Linda Faye Garrett Hartsfield in Lufkin, Texas. Mrs. Davis passed away in Lufkin, Texas on October 27, 2023, at her residence.

Grant Rector Jr., 78, of Center, Texas

Grant Rector Jr.

News Staff

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Hicks Mortuary announces the death of Mr. Grant Rector Jr. (78) of Center, Texas. Mr. Rector was born to the late Leon Rector and Algae Garrett Rector in Center, Texas on November 8, 1944. Mr. Rector died at his home in Center on October 28, 2023. Funeral services for Mr. Grant Rector Jr.

Nell Polley, 88, of Center

Nell Polley

News Staff

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Nell Polley, 88, of Center, passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Lufkin. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bro. Joel McMahon will officiate.

Shirley Ruth Carter, 89, of Shelbyville, Texas

Shirley Ruth Carter

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Shirley Ruth Carter, 89, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2023, in Center, Texas. She was born on June 29, 1934, in Bebe, Texas, to the late Jesse Allen and Evelyn Ruth (McGinty) Allen. Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct.

Lena Ellen Chambliss, age 83, of Chireno, Texas

Lena Ellen Chambliss

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Lena Ellen Chambliss, age 83, of Chireno, Texas, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, in Chireno. She was born August 19, 1940, in Shelby County, Texas, to parents Thomas and Viola (Fenley) Chambliss.

Lisa Goings, age 65 of Blountsville, Ala

Lisa Ann Goings

News Staff

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Lisa Goings, age 65 of Blountsville, Ala., passed away on September 28, 2023, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter, Crystal Lewis and husband Jason of Blountsville, Ala.; son, Cory Baxley and wife Brandy of Blountsville, Ala.

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Sherry Ann Yarborough Ward

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

March 30, 1941 — October 19, 2023 Sherry Ann Yarborough Ward, 82, of Center passed away October 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home with Brother L.D. Eddins officiating.

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James Robert Holmes

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

November 11, 1944 — October 13, 2023 James Robert Holmes, also known as Jim and Bobby to his family and friends, 78, of Houston, Texas, passed away on October 13, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1944, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Jim was a kind and loving man with an incredibly witty sense of humor.

Selma Faye (Killen) Bush

News Staff

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Selma Faye (Killen) Bush, 83, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away October 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 23, 1940, in McClelland, Texas, to the late George Franklin Killen and Mary Lee (Lovell) Killen. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

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