Marlin W. (Pete) Bailey

Marlin W. (Pete) Bailey, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Shelbyville. Graveside service was held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine County.

Frederick Dewayne Gardner Jr.

Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Frederick Dewayne Gardner Jr. (15) of Center, Texas. Frederick Jr was born to Frederick Dewayne Gardner Sr. and LaTasha Rochelle Brumley Gardner on March 25, 2008. Frederick Jr died on July 28, 2023, in Logansport, La.

Shirley Jane Green

Shirley Jane Green, 82, passed away quietly at her home in Shelbyville with family on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Carroll Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Rob Merriman officiating.

Dustin Mikel Sanford

Dustin Mikel Sanford, 33, of Center, was taken to heaven by angels on July 21, 2023. Visitation will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at noon, Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel.

Brenda Marie Cassell

Brenda Marie Cassell, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, in Shelbyville. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Dunnigan Cemetery in Shelby County.

Dixie Ruth Taylor

Dixie Ruth Taylor, 81, of Rosenberg, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Rosenberg. She was born on October 18, 1941, in Lone Cedar, Texas, between Center and Joaquin to Richard Wagstaff and Janie Huff Wagstaff.

Michael Gregory Mayberry

Michael Gregory Mayberry, also known as Poppy, passed away on July 14, 2023, at the age of 65 in Center, Texas. He was born on November 14, 1957, in Houston. Michael was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Robert Allen Larson

Robert Allen Larson, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, in Tyler. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Born October 4, 1942, Robert is the son of Wilma Larson. Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.  

Bonnie Baggett

Bonnie Baggett, 85, of Center, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Center. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 21, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Bob Baggett officiating. Interment followed at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Ellen Jean Matheny

Funeral services for Ellen Jean Matheny (Jeanie), 61, of Huxley, Texas, were held Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Mangum Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Son Windham officiating. Visitation was prior to the service at Mangum Funeral Home.