Obituaries

Mac Warren, 74, of Center

Mac Warren

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

November 19, 1948 — May 22, 2023 Mac Warren, 74, of Center, passed away on May 22, 2023, in Shreveport, La. He was born on November 19, 1948, in Center to the late Joyce Clyde Warren and Margaret Elizabeth (Goodwyn) Warren.

William Charles Cassell (aka W.C. or Dub)

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

April 12, 1940 — May 22, 2023 William Charles Cassell (aka W.C. or Dub) was called home during his last battle with cancer May 22, 2023. He was born April 12, 1940, to Charles Cassell and wife, Jimalee Webb Cassell in Shelbyville. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m.

Sara Ballenger Eaves, 74, of Tenaha

Sara Ballenger Eaves

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

July 16, 1948 — May 22, 2023 Sara Ballenger Eaves, 74, of Tenaha, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, in Carthage. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 27, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Tenaha with visitation beginning at Noon. Dr. Bill Holmes and Eugene Bowden will officiate.

J.T. (Shorty/Jake) Furlow, 85, of Huxley

J.T. (Shorty/Jake) Furlow

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

J.T. (Shorty/Jake) Furlow, 85, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his home in Huxley, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with graveside service at Noon at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin, Texas.

Linda Gayle Roe, 81, of Center

Linda Gayle Roe

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

August 30, 1941 — May 16, 2023 Linda Gayle Roe, 81, of Center, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with visitation beginning at Noon. Rev. Doyce Whitton and Rev. Sam Roe will officiate.

Frankie Blunt Scruggs, 82, of Joaquin

Frankie Blunt Scruggs

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Frankie Blunt Scruggs, 82, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, in Shreveport, La. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m.

Willie B. Anderson Elliott, 99, of Shelbyville, Texas

Willie B. Anderson Elliott

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

September 3, 1923 — May 13, 2023 Willie B. Anderson Elliott, 99, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2023, in Shelbyville, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 3, 1923, in Shelby County, Texas, to the late Wright J. Anderson and Sybil (Lout) Anderson.

Peggy J. Rader

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

August 11, 1929 – April 25, 2023 Peggy J. Rader passed away late in the evening on April 24, 2003, in her home, surrounded by her family. Peggy was the surviving spouse of Donald M. Rader to whom she was married for 47 years. They had five children, 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Joe Neal Lacy, M.D.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

December 2, 1956 — May 7, 2023 Dr. Joe Neal Lacy, beloved father, husband and friend, died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023, at the age of 66. A Celebration of Joe’s Life was held at 11:00 a.m.

Mrs. Ruth Polley Cook, 83 of Houston, Texas

Ruth Polley Cook

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Mrs. Ruth Polley Cook (83) of Houston, Texas formally of East Liberty Community who died on May 6, 2023, in Houston. Ruth was born to the late James and Aree Eddings Polley on March 6, 1940, in Center, Texas (East Liberty Community).

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