10/31/07
Nelva Bowers, age 73, of Lubbock, Texas, died Monday, October 29, 2007, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Graveside service will be at Dunn Cemetery at 2:00 PM Friday, November 2, 2007. Interment will be at Dunn Cemetery in Dunn, Texas, under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home, Snyder, Texas.
She was born October 12, 1934 at Center Texas to the late John Henry Allen and Lanora Ann (Squires) Allen. She was married to Charles Oscar Bowers on December 27, 1952. in Texas and he preceded her in death on November 13, 2000.
She is survived by her:
One daughter, Norma (Bowers) Hereford of Lubbock, Texas
One son, Charles R. Bowers of Spearman, Texas
Two Grandchildren: Cassie Marie Bowers of Spearman, Texas and Charles O. Hereford of Fort Drum, NY
Two Brothers: Elvin Allen of Pasadena, Texas and Arlon Allen of Lufkin, Texas
She was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 3 brothers.
W.B. “Buddy” Harrison, 84, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2007 in a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born March 11, 1923 in Tenaha to Wiley Braxton Harrison, Sr. and Maude Lee Corley Harrison. Mr. Harrison was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church in Tenaha. He was a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, a lifetime member of the Sandy Creek Hunting Club, and a member of the American Legion Post 520. He was a Yellow Dog Democrat.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 2, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Tenaha with Rev. Jim Bradley officiating. Interment will follow at Corley Harrison Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Pallbearers will be Cole Harrison, George Harrison, Thomas Swan, Doug Swan, Danny Parker, George Bowers, Albert Burns, and William Weeks.
Survivors include:
Wife, Fay Harrison of Tenaha
Daughter, Dixie Lawson & husband John Paul of Joaquin
Son, Brack Harrison & wife Joan of Tenaha
Daughter, Penny Kosinski & husband Gary of Ocean Ridge, Florida
Stepsons:
William Eddins & wife Evelyn of Aiken
John Eddins of Aiken
Gordon Eddins & wife Shannon of Houston
Grandchildren:
Casey Lawson Gamble & husband Blake
Ryan Lawson
Brooke Harrison
Cole Harrison
Stormy Kate Kosinski
Kyra Marie Kosinski
Step-Grandchildren:
Angela Eddins, Michael Eddins & wife Brandi, Jesse Eddins, Robin McDonald and Christy McDonald
Great Grandchildren:
Tucker Gamble, Jayden Eddins
Sister, Winfrey Harrison Swan of Pasadena
Sister, Fern Harrison Christensen & husband Chris of Tenaha
Brother-in-Law, Chuck Roberson of Tenaha
Sister-in-Law, Wandell Womack of Tenaha
Brother-in-Law, Dan Parker of College Station
Also a number of nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Preceded in death by:
Parents, W.B. & Maude Harrison
Brother, Rebel Harrison
Sister, Mabel Yeary
Sister, Virignia Parker
Wife, Marie Womack Harrison
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Tenaha.
10/30/07
Margaret R. Taylor, 75, of Center, passed away Monday, October 29, 2007 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center. She was born July 22, 1932 in Pennsylvania. Margaret was a member of South Oak Grove Assembly of God in Stanley, Louisiana.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Mike Rodgers officiating.
Survivors include:
Brother-in-Law, Wayne Taylor and wife Rebekah of Joaquin
Nephews:
Wayne Taylor, Jr. of Joaquin
Chad Taylor of Joaquin
Johnny Ray Taylor of Joaquin
Great Niece, Raylie Michelle Taylor of Joaquin
10/27/07
David Watts Prince was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on March 13, 1940 and died in Nacogdoches, Texas on October 27, 2007 after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. He grew up in Center, Texas and graduated from Center High School in 1958. He was active in Boy Scouts and attained the ranks of Eagle Scout and the Silver Award in Explorer Scouts.
He received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas in Austin. While there, he was an active member of APO, a service fraternity.
He studied architecture at the University of Houston and was a licensed professional architect. He worked for several Houston architectural firms before becoming Manager of Construction for Don Mullins Real Estate. From there, he started his own architectural and construction firm, Prince & Associates. In the early 1980’s, he co-founded Triarch Industries, a specialty paint manufacturer and was its president for fifteen years. He then went into a joint venture real estate development with Victor Botrie of Appaloosa Land Company before retiring to Nacogdoches from Houston.
David enjoyed inventing and building things, cooking gourmet meals, travel, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Kathryn Prince of Center.
He is survived by:
Wife, Marilyn Tutwiler of Nacogdoches
David's Son, Scott Prince and wife Heidi of Houston
David's Daughter, Kim Schmitt and husband Brian of West Bloomfield, Michigan
Grandchildren:
Adelaide Prince of Houston
Roscoe Prince of Houston
Daisy Prince of Houston
Jacob Schmitt of West Bloomfield, Michigan
Brendan Schmitt of West Bloomfield, Michigan
Brother, Richard Prince and wife Barbara of Center
Niece, Brandi Ruffalo and husband Michael of Chicago, Illinois
Great Niece & Great Nephew, Rebecca & David Ruffalo of Chicago, Illinois
Niece, Cary & husband, Demian Bolduc of Wichita, Kansas
Great Nephew and Great Niece, Dylan & Taylor Bolduc of Wichita, Kansas.
Niece, Julia Price of Austin
Also many cousins and friends.
Special thanks are given for the care and concern for David by Dr. Robert Savage, Nacogdoches Medical Center, Memorial Home Health Agency, L & L Home Health Care Services, and caregivers Beth O’Shay, Kynda Calvert and Sabrina Pugh.
Viewing will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, October 29, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Rev. Stephen Newton officiating. A memorial service celebrating David’s life will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 903 North Street in Nacogdoches at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, October 30, 2007.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Sam Houston Council of Boy Scouts, PO Box 924528, Houston, Texas 77292, the Center High School Roughrider Scholarship Fund, PO Box 152, Center, Texas 75935, or to a charity of your choice.
Alfredo Gonzalez, 55, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born March 8, 1952 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Pablo Gonzalez and Eufracia Morales Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez worked in maintenance at Ameritech in Center.
A rosary will be held at 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 28, 2007 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Survivors include:
Wife, Herlinda Gonzalez of Tenaha
Daughters:
Beatriz Gonzalez of Center
Erika Gonzalez of Tenaha
Emma Gonzalez of Center
Son, Alfredo Gonzalez, Jr. of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Cesar Gonzalez, Joe I. Gonzalez, Adan Gonzalez, Maria Gonzalez, Jonnica Gonzalez, and Jovan Gonzalez
Sisters:
Gloria Gonzalez of Center
Alicia Gonzalez of Center
Brothers:
Eugenio Gonzalez of Center
Ramiro Gonzalez of Center
Jose Jesus Ceja, age 58 of Center passed away Friday, October 26, 2007 at his home in Center.
His body will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
He was born August 28, 1949 in Guadalajara, Mexico to parents, Miguel & Sara (Castillo) Ceja. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by:
3 Sisters:
Maria Pleasant & husband, Otis of Center
Mary Crouch & husband, Stephen of Hope, Arkansas
Irma Rick & husband, Ted of Temecula, CA
Nephews & Nieces:
Jim Baldwin of Conroe
Richard Baldwin of Center
Sarah Wells of Marshall
Belinda Padro of Austin
Rachel Padro of Austin
Esther Padro of Alburquerque, NM
Daniel Rick of Ventural, CA
Cinnamon Rick of Santa Paula, CA
Numerous Great Nieces and Nephews
If you would like to make a Memorial Donation in Memory of Jose Ceja, please send to Hospice of Deep East Texas, 907 N. Mound Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961
Services were under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
10/26/07
Rev. Kenneth Logsdon, 84 of Jewett, Ohio, died in Steubenville, Ohio on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 due to a lengthy heart condition.
Rev. Logsdon was a member of the Harrison Hills United Pentecostal Church in Jewett, Ohio, a member of the Hopedale American Legion; the NRA; and was an ordained minister with United Pentecostal Church International and began preaching in 1961. He was retired from GTE in 1978 after 28 years and served in the U.S. Navy, Pacific Theater during World War II. He was currently working at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Logsdon, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage on Friday prior to his death, 4 sons including Norman Logsdon and wife Susan of Center, 8 grandchildren including Landon Logsdon and Ashton Logsdon of Center, and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Harrison Hills United Pentecostal Church with Rev. J. Hugh Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Gardens Cemetery, Jewett, Ohio.
The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com
10/24/07
Vicky Lynn Williams, age 57, of Denton, Texas funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Friday, October 26, 2007 at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, Texas, with Bro. Sammy Eldredge officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.
Vicky passed away Monday, October 22nd in Denton, Texas.
Born in Denton, Texas on October 23, 1949, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Lena (Bogue) Williams. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Timpson and life member of Ladies Auxillary VFW Post 2205, Denton.
Survivors include her sisters Jean Mason of Denton, Texas and Julene Smith of Ballinger, Texas.
She was preceded in death by parents Robert and Lena Williams, nephew Mike Mason, and niece Cindy Lou Smith.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 6 until 8 PM at Taylor Funeral Home.
Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
10/23/07
Rickey Warren, 49, of Logansport, La., funeral services will be Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at 10 AM in the Rose-Neath Logansport Chapel, Logansport, La. Burialwill follow at O.E.Price Cemetery, Logansport, La.
Mr. Warren was born in Center, Texas to the late Billie and June Warren on August 12, 1958 and passed away in Mansfield, La. on October 22, 2007. He was member of the DeSoto Fire District #1 where he was Asst. Fire Chief.
Mr. Warren leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 27 years, Lona Warren, son Joseph "Jody" Warren, and brother Billie R. Warren and wife Debora and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be members of the DeSoto Fire District #1
Services are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport, La.
10/22/07
Cecil R. Perrin, Jr., 56, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, October 19, 2007 at Overton Brooks Medical Center in Shreveport. He liked riding motorcycles, fishing, and listening to country and gospel music. As a member of Willow Grove Community Church, he loved his church and his Lord.
Per his wishes, Mr. Perrin has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Willow Grove Community Church in Joaquin.
Survivors include:
Wife, Pat Perrin of Joaquin
Sons:
Patrick Perrin of Arizona
Dakota Perrin of Arizona
Dustin Perrin of Arizona
A number of grandchildren, and Five Step Grandchildren
Sister, Anna Ray Crocker of Refugio
Brothers:
Leroy Perrin of Alice
Robert Perrin of Connecticut
Aunt & Uncle, Louise & Floyd Durbin of Arizona
Aunt, Joyce Meyers of Refugio
Also numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Brother-in-Law, Kenneth Nix & wife Linda of Tehana
Sisters-in-Law:
Rie Beatriz & husband Cayetano of Joaquin
Stella Beatriz & husband Jose of Joaquin
Preceded in death by:
Mother, Jo Ann Mason
Brother, Steven Patrick Perrin
Warren Hinton, 85, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2007 at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born August 3, 1922 in Shelby County, Texas to W.T. “Bill” Hinton and Vergie Ann Taylor Hinton. Mr. Hinton was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin. He was employed by Cameron Iron Works.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Mike Cross officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Koonce, Taylor Bush, Norris Taylor, Walter Walla, Richard Hinton and Steve Hinton.
Survivors include:
Son, Warren E. Hinton of Steamboat Springs, Coloroado
Grandchildren:
Simeon Pruski, Brian Hinton, Johanna Pettus, Josh Hinton, Haley Shead, Chrisitian Sedlmeyer and Tina Overstreet
Great Grandchildren:
Alexndra Pruski, Seth Pruski, Tom Sedlmeyer, Ryan Overstreet and Katherine Grace Shead
Sisters:
Mary C. Lewis of Joaquin
Doris Dickey of Center
Brothers:
T.O. Hinton of Beaumont
Jimmy Hinton of Joaquin
Preceded in death by:
Wife, Marguerite Hinton
Sons, Wayne Hinton & David Lynn Hinton
Sister, Syble Hooper
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Jon, Macy and Misty Bush Foundation.
Ann Dean, 82, of Tenaha passed away October 20, 2007 in Nacogdoches. She was born June 29, 1925 in Fred, Texas to George Washington Harvill and Clara Barbara Sands Harvill. Ms. Dean was a mother and grandmother. She worked as a clerk for Perry Brothers in Center. Ms. Dean loved to garden.
Graveside services will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele officiating.
Survivors include:
Daughters, Terry Bowlin and husband Bryan of Tenaha and Patricia Mason and husband James of Alto.
Grandchildren, Emily Bowlin of Tenaha and Wade Bowlin of Tenaha.
Sisters, Faye Cook and husband David of Silsbee, Jimmie Kitzman of Baytown, Barbara Gentry of Victoria and Louise Drake of Fred.
Brothers, Jack Harvill of Silsbee and Myers Harvill of Conroe.
Numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and a host of friends.
Preceded in death by Husband, Floyd Dean Jr. Parents, George and Clara Harvill. Brothers, Sam Harvill, Robert Harvill, Curtis Harvill, Willard Harvill aand J.C. Willey.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM, Monday, October 22, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.
Tommy Glen "Tom-Tom" Adkison, graveside services for Tommy Adkison, 55, will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at Mt. Herman Cemetery. Officiating will be Bro. Jim Jacobs. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 22, 2007 fro 4 to 8 PM.
Mr. Adkison passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of Center. He was born June 23, 1952 to Auvie Edward and Marie (Taylor) Adkison. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Auvie Adkison and twin brother, Ronnie Lynn Adkison.
He is survived by his Mother, Marie Taylor of Trinty, Tx. Sisters, Jimmie Lee and husband, Thomas of Trinity, Tx., Kathy Jacobs of Center and Donna Adkison of WIllis, Tx. Brothers, Edward Devon Adkison and wife Yan Jun of Waco and David Maurice Adkison of Center.
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
10/19/07
Cecil R. Perrin Jr., 56, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, October 19, 2007 at Brooks Medical Center in Shreveport. Services are pending at this time. Amoung Mr. Perrin's survivors are: Wife, Pat Perrin of Joaquin.
Ola Mae Harris, 98, of Center passed away Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. Ms. Harris was born December 23, 1908 in Logansport, Louisiana to Samuel Anderson and Zella Bell Stephens Anderson. She was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. John Bingham and Bro. Billy Freeman officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, October 20, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be James Austin Permenter, Darrell Whiteside, Matt Loftice, David Haley, Gene Haley, Joe Harris, Jr., James Coleman, Frankie Fitzgerald, and William Hughes.
Junior pallbearer will be Lane Coleman.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Anderson, Dennis Permenter, Elvin Permenter, Tim Kramer, Doug Cross, Nicholas Kramer and Dustin Kramer.
Survivors include:
Sons:
Jack Harris & wife Susan of Waller
Joe Harris & wife Robbie of Crosby
Daughter, Hazel Honig & husband Oscar of El Paso
Granddaughters:
Kimberly Coleman & husband James of Brady
Kathy Arrington of Lumberton
Vickie Machala & husband Andrew of Houston
Grandson, Joe Harris, Jr. & wife Twyla of Crosby
Great Grandsons:
Lake Coleman of Brady, Colton Coleman of Brady, Scott Lawson of Snyder, Travis Harris of Crosby
Great Granddaughter, Vanessa Lawson of Dallas
Great Great Grandson, Cody Lawson of Snyder
Sister, Maggie Sanders & husband Otis of Center
Brother, Robert Edgar Anderson & wife Goldie of Corrigan
Also a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Samuel Anderson & Zella Bell Stephens Anderson
Husband, J.T. Harris
Grandson, Elton Fonden
Grandson, David Arrington
Brother, Curtis Anderson
Sister, Eva Permenter
Brother, S. J. Anderson
Brother, Allen Anderson
Memorials can be made to Lion’s Club Camp or the Shriners.
10/16/07
J.A. “Alburn” Gray, 91, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at a center nursing home. He was born June 22, 1916 to Johnnie Wesley Gray and Elvira Adams Gray. Mr. Gray owned Gray’s Jot ‘Em Down Store. He was a member of Joaquin Masonic Lodge #856 and the Joaquin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Gray was a member of Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rex Gray and Bro. Leonard Milford officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, October 19, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Survivors include:
Son, Johnie Wayne Gray & wife Terry Jo of Joaquin
Grandson, Rex Gray & wife Peggy of Irving
Granddaughter, Shannon Rydell of Midland
Nine Great Grandchildren, Four Great Great Grandchildren
Sisters:
Doris Ingram of Ft. Worth
Kathryn Keith & husband Tom of Grapeland
Brother, Glen Gray & wife Paulette of Flint
Special Friend, Mary Cannie Lewis of Joaquin
Preceded in death by:
Wife, Rosalea Bonner Gray
10/15/07
William Thomas “Bubba” Permenter, Jr., 48, of New Caney, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007. He was born July 18, 1959 in Center to William Thomas Permenter, Sr. and Betty Permenter.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Strong Cemetery in Huxley, Texas with Rev. Gordon Vaughn officiating.
Survivors include:
Wife, Marsha Jones Permenter
Sons:
Harley Ray Permenter of Porter
Tommy Lee Permenter of Porter
Mother, Betty Permenter of New Caney
Sister, Carla Mattingly & husband Tony of New Caney
Brother, Billy Permenter & wife Inez of Stafford
Also numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
Preceded in death by:
Father, William Thomas Permenter, Sr.
Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Barbara Coulter, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2007 at her home. She was born March 20, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Madalyn Untermoser.
Per Ms. Coulter’s wishes, she will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include:
Son, Michael John Coulter of Ohio
Special Friend, Charles Gaylon Baggett of Shelbyville
Sisters, Judy & Mary
Step Daughter, Belinda Justice of Louisiana
Step Son, Robert Coulter
Grandchildren:
Debroah Coulter, Sarah Coulter, Michelle Coulter, Michael J.C. Coulter, all of Center
David Paul Switzer, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida
Christi Ann Switzer of Arizona
Jessica Justice of Logansport, Louisiana
Robert Coulter, Jr. & wife Cathy
Kenneth Coulter
Great Grandchild, Jestina Justice of Logansport
Also several nieces.
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Lawrence “Larry” Coulter
Parents, John and Madalyn Untermoser
Sister, Diane
Brother, John Untermoser
Son, John Donald Hudak
Virginia Ruth Parsons, 85, of Center, passed away Monday, October 15, 2007 at her home. She was born December 18, 1921 in Electra, Texas to Nick Delbert Cooper and Abby Ruth Wheelis Cooper. Ms. Parsons was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 am, Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Howard, Corby Howard, Scott Helton, Jimmy Howard, John Childress and Wil Blackshear.
Survivors include:
Daughter, Sue Howard & Husband Wayne of Center
Grandson, Corby Howard & wife Kateri of Kingman, Arizona
Granddaughter, Courtney Helton & husband Scott of Lakeway
Great Granddaughter, Connor Howard of Kingman, Arizona
Great Grandsons:
Blake Helton of Lakeway
Cole Helton of Lakeway
Brother-in-Law, Jimmy Parsons of Channelview
Sister-in-Law, Dorothy Burton of Abilene
Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Ray Parsons
Memorials can be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 500 LBJ Fwy, Ste. 250, Dallas, Texas 75244.
Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
10/13/07
Mary Alice Smithhart Chevalier, age 77 of Joaquin passed away Saturday in Palestine.
Mary Alice Smithhart Chevalier was born November 3, 1929 to Auzy Willard Smithhart and Berth Cox Smithhart. Ms. Chevalier was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Joaquin and also a member of the Daughters American Revolution.
Services will be held 10 AM, Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Joaquin with Rev. Randy Smith officiating interment will follow at the Johnson Cemetery.
Ms. Chevalier is survived by: Daughters: Denise Ray and husband, Don of Palestine and Donna Chevalier of Longmont, Colorado.
Son: Steve Chevalier of Joaquin.
14 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.
Brothers: Bob Smithhart and wife Marilyn of Nacogdoches and A.W.(Teeny) Smithhart of Kilgore.
Ms. Chevalier was preceded in death by: Husband: Robert Aubrey Chevalier and Sons: Joseph Aubrey Chevalier and Robert David Chevailer.
Pallbearers will be: Chris Sprayberry, Dwayne Ray, Dan Jones, Robert Chevalie, Brian Gage, Joe Ray, Jeff Chevailer and Fasill Chevailer Kousiotas, John Austin Chevalier and Ethan Chevalier.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Glenn Oates, Rickey Smith, Herschel Thomas and Martin Jetton.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM Monday, October 15, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home.
10/12/07
Sandra Bacon Trala, age 63, of Timpson, Texas, services will be held 3 PM, Sunday, October 14, 2007, at Woodlawn Christian Church., Timpson. Officiating will be Fred Bacon and Bro. Roy Platt with interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Mrs. Trala passed away in Houston, Texas, October 10, 2007. She was born in Palestine, Texas, on March 9, 1944, the daughter of the late Fred and Marguerite (Douthit) Bacon.
Sandra was raised in Palestine, Texas and graduated from Palestine High School. She attended Dallas Christian College where she met Butch Trala, and they married on November 09, 1963 in Palestine. Butch and Sandra moved to Timpson in 1971 and were charter memebers of Woodlawn Chirtian Church. Sandra served her church as youth director, church pianist, was actively involved in Women's Ministries, and started Angel Food Ministry. She loved floral arranging and crafts, but most of all she loved being "Granny".
Survivors include: husband William "Butch" Trala of Timpson; son Stanley Trala of Timpson; daughters Tammy T. Sparks and husband Tommy of Timpson and Tersa T. Burns and husband Larry of Timpson; brother Jerry F. Bacon and wife Martha of Dallas; sisters Shirley B. Vannoy and husband George of Livingston and Barbara B. Solieau and husband Robley of Palestine, 5 grandchildren; Kimberlee Sparks Gaona and husband Lupe, Jason Bridges Sparks, Elizabeth Kaye Burns, Allison Marguerite Burns and Halie Grace Burns.
Mrs. Trala was preceded in death by her parents and brother Bobby Earl Bacon.
Pallbearers are Jason Sparks, Lupe Gaona, Conner Lies, Steven Soileau, Brian Soileau and Jeremy Soileau. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Sparks, Larry Burns, Paul David Trala, Bill Mohr, Khris Mohr and George Weaver.
Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Christian Church Building or Youth Fund, P.O. Box 179, Timpson, Texas 75975.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Saturday, October 13, at Taylor Funeral Home.
Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
10/11/07
Eloy McDonald, 76, of Garrison, services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Chuch in Timpson, Texas on Saturday, October 13, 2007. Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison. Visitation will be held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, October 12, 2007 at Garrison Funeral Home.
Mr. McDonald passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born on November 1, 1930 in Garrison, Texas to Ollie Dee McDonald and Maude Smith McDonald. He had been a member of First Assembly of God in Timpson since 1945. He owned and operated Eloy’s Miscellaneous Sales and was a self -employed logging contractor.
Survivors include:
Wife, Beatrice McDonald of Garrison
Daughter, Shari Cox & husband Rodney of Hinton Oklahoma
Five Grandchildren:
Chalan Cox, Landon Cox, Eric Lamber, Jarod McDonald and Kara McDonald
Four Great Grandchildren:
Asher Lambert, Conner McDonald, Willow McDonald and Alexandra Vincent
Brother, Douglas K. McDonald & wife Sarah of Timpson
Sisters-in-Law:
Barbara McDonald of Garrison
Mary Warneke of Timpson
Sister-in-Law, Barbara Brandon & husband Titus of Timpson
Sister-in-Law, Era Bell Inglis & husband Vincent of Houston
Also a number of nieces, nephews cousins & a host of friends.
Special Friends:
LB & Janet Green of Garrison
Preceded in death by:
Son, Lance Eloy McDonald
First Wife, Bonnie Ruth Copeland McDonald
Brothers, Norman McDonald & Don McDonald
Granddaughter, Chelsea Guyton
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home.
10/10/07
Roy Crain, 61,of Center, passed away Wednesday October 10, 2007 at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 13, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Boster officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel until service time. His wishes were to be cremated.
He was born August 25, 1946 to Garlon Roy and Clara Mae (Aydelott) Crain. He was a retired Register Nurse and Paramedic. He worked in Center for the hospital as well as several local ambulance services, & nursing homes. He attended the Lone Star Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents Garlon and Clara Mae (Aydelott) Crain and brother Ronnie Crain
He is survived by
Wife:
Jayne Hutcherson Crain of Center
Sons:
Tim Crain & wife Shannon of Red Springs, TX
Brant Bridges & wife Michelle of Tenaha
Daughters:
Marty Haley of Sulphur Springs, TX
Teresa Wallis & husband Stephen of Sulphur Springs, TX
Mindy Henson & husband Jake of Center
Grandchildren:
Amber Thomas & husband Kevin
Jared Woodard
Megan & Kelsey Haley
Blake McClure & Cody Wallis
Samantha & Brookelynn Bridges
Cale & Connor Henson
Great Grandchild: Klain Thomas
Father-in-law & Mother-in-law:
Hutch & Peggy Hutcherson
Sisters-in-law:
Penny & Shot Lynch of Shelbyville
Lizann Burke of Center
Nephews:
Ronnie Crain, Chad Crain, Trent Crain,
Nathan Lynch and C.J. Goings
Great Niece: Haleigh Grace Lynch
Donation may be made to Lone Star Baptist Church or American Heart Association
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
.Martha Zeleon Stotts Goodwyn, age 82 of Hurstown passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in San Augustine.
Services will be 11:00 am Friday, October 12, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Moss and Bro. Ed McRae officiating, burial will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be Thursday evening from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born September 16, 1925 to Luther & Pearl (Mitchell) Stotts. She was retired from Center Plywood where she worked for many years. She was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church and she was an Eastern Star.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther & Pearl Stotts, her Husband, Ray E. “Tom” Goodwyn, Daughter, Angela Goodwyn Chamberlain, 2 Grandchildren, Jason Horne & Stephanie Hairgrove, 2 Brothers, Lamar Stotts and Johnny Stotts, 2 Sisters, Helen Elliott & Marjorie Etheridge, and Son-in-law, Donald Bell.
She is survived by:
4 Daughters, Martha Wolf & husband, Larry of Nederland
Ann Horne & husband, Dale of the Neuville Community
Sue Babin of Beaumont
Pat Jernigan of Bridge City
Grandchildren:
Eddie Hairgrove of Conroe
Randy Hairgrove of Timpson
Ray Griffin & wife, Kerri of Shelbyville
Dusty Powell of Beaumont
Joey Jernigan of Center
Chris Jernigan of Orange
10 Great Grandchildren:
Allison & Ashley Jernigan
Kay, Kaley & Kane Hairgrove
Keni, Kelsi & Kaci Griffin
Kirsti Jernigan
Brooklyn Jernigan
4 Sisters:
Reba Davis & husband, Jim of Jewitt, Tx
Joy Stotts of Augusta, Kansas
Peggy Brant & husband, Vernon of Augusta, Kansas
Sammie Doggett & husband, Maxie of Greenville, LA
Pallbearers:Grandsons; Randy Hairgrove, Ray Griffin, Dusty Powell,
Joey Jernigan, Chris Jernigan and Randy Jernigan
10/02/07
Belva King, 73, of Center, passed away Tuesday October 2, 2007 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday October 5, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday October 4, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born December 17, 1933 to John Rogers Porter, Sr. and Cynthia Brittian Porter. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, where she served on the board. She was a member of the VFW Ladies auxillary for a number of years.
She is preceded in death by her Parents J.R. and Cynthia Porter, 3 Brothers E.B. Porter, Billy Porter, and Ted Porter, Sister Fran Mena, Sister-in-law Dorothy Porter
She is survived by:
Husband:
Frank Otis King of Center
Children:
Peggy Lee Richards of Center
John Edward Richards & wife Denise of Santa Fe, TX
Vernon A. Richards of Colorado Springs,Colorado
Grandchildren:
Shane Hagler & Monica Watson of Center
Patrick & Joy Dempsey of Center
Jennifer Dempsey of Timpson
Cassidy & Sheri Richards of Santa Fe, TX
Jeremiah Richards of Bryan, TX
Amanda & Chad Turner of Santa Fe, TX
Angela Richards & Jacob Kitchens of LaMarque, TX
Samantha Richards of Santa Fe, TX
Great Grandchildren:
Tyler & Alexis Turner
Skylar Kitchens
Sean Dempsey
Makaylie Arrington
Brothers:
John Rogers Porter Jr. of Center
Cooper Porter of Center
Sister:
JoRuth Watlington & husband Jay of Lufkin
Sisters-in-law:
Jeanine Porter of Lovington, New Mexico
Katherine “Sis” Hulse of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Bother-in-law: Jim King & wife Olivia of Robert Lee, TX
Numerous Niece, Nephews, Cousins, & Friends
The Family would like to thank Pine Grove Nursing Home, Life Care Hospice & Dr. Hooker for the special care they received during this time.
Pallbearers:
Shane Hagler Patrick Dempsey Jeremiah Richards Chad Turner
Bill Hughes Frankey Fitzgerald Milton Richards Delbert Richards
Honorary Pallbearers: Morgan Harris Mike Castle Wayne Christian
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
10/01/07
Mittie Mae Carrell, 54, of Gause, Texas passed away Friday, September 28, 2007 at her home. She was born September 2, 1953 in Kountze, Texas to William Monroe Carrell and Susie Mae McKee Carrell. Ms. Carrell was of the Pentecostal faith.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. James Allison Crawford officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Survivors include:
Husband, James Shafer of Gause
Daughter, Susan Renae Hanhart Almaguer & husband Luis of Center
Sisters:
Dorothy Mae Mitchell of Onalaska
Lillie Collins of Lockhart
Grandchildren:
Carl Sidney Franklin, Jr.
Erica Elizabeth Franklin
Preceded in death by:
Sister, Sharon Gail Walker
Brother, Bill Carrell
Judge Lenard M. Anstead, 95, Athens, formerly of Tenaha, died Saturday, September 29, 2007 in Athens.
He was born June 19, 1912 in Hillsboro to the late Wiley Henry, Sr. and Ollie Elizabeth Stoker Anstead. In 1914 Lenard moved to Crosby County with his parents.
He graduated from Ralls High School in 1932, and was a long time member and deacon of First Baptist Church. Ansteads business interest in Ralls included owning and operating service stations, a Western Auto Store and co-owner of the Dodge & Plymouth dealership with his late brother J.R. Anstead.
After a six year residency in Kerrville where he owned and operated a tourist court, Lenard moved to Tenaha, the birthplace of his late wife Autrie Peddy Anstead.
Judge Anstead served as Justice of the Peace for Shelby County Precinct 4 for 15 years and Municipal Judge for the City of Tenaha 16 years. He was a member of Tenaha Business Men’s Club and was recipient of their Citizen of the Year Award in 1987. In 2003 he was honored with the Community Builders Award by the Tenaha Masonic Lodge No. 737 A.F. & A.M. He was recognized for 34 years of loving devotion and ministry as a deacon of First Baptist Church, Tenaha. He formerly served as a City Councilman for Tenaha and was active in the local chapter of AARP. He moved to Athens in 2006 to be near his children.
Survivors include a son, Lenard W. Anstead, Athens, daughter, Jan Brown and husband Bobby, Wylie, grandson, Chad Brown, Grand Prairie, great granddaughter, Lexi Brown, Grand Prairie, brothers, Ulric Anstead, Abilene, Wiley H. Anstead, Jr., Ralls, sister, Oleta B. Lorenzen, Ralls, three nephews, five nieces and a host of friends.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at First Baptist Church, Tenaha with Rev. Russ Atwood officiating. Burial will follow at Ramah Cemetery under the direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home of Athens.
Family will receive friends from noon until services time.
In lieu of flowers, family request memorials be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 159 Tenaha, Texas 75974
You may leave a message of condolence, or sign the guest book for the family
Billy Banks Samford, 74, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2007 at a Longview hospital. He was born May 12, 1933 in Shelbyville to Duke Perkins Samford and Annie Mae Pratt DeJohn Samford. Mr. Samford served in the US Army from 1954-1956. He was a life member of the D.A.V., and attended Ramah Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at Asbury Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 2, 2007at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Justin Samford, Nick Samford, Sean Rankin, Zack Rankin, Randy Rankin and Anthony Pena. Mr. Samford “domino buddies” will act as honorary pallbearers.
Survivors include:
Wife, Shirley Samford of Joaquin
Daughter, Vicky Rankin & husband Randy of Wimberly
Sons:
Ronny Samford & wife Rhonda of Tenaha
Sammy Samford & wife Laura of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Sean Rankin of San Marcos
Treasure Rankin of Austin
Zackary Rankin of Wimberly
Ashley Rankin of Wimberly
Stephanie Samford of Nacogdoches
Justin Samford of Garrison
Nicholas Samford of Joaquin
Jacob Samford of Joaquin
Duane Pellitier & wife Regina of Canada
Melissa Hayes of Garrison
Takoda Dugger of Garrison
Two Step Grandchildren:
Rachel McDaniel of Joaquin
Leslie Brokkshire of Logansport
Three Great Grandchildren
Sister, Hilda Ann Samford Pena & husband Joe
Nephew, Anthony Pena & wife Eunice Pena of Katy
