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7/31/08
Mildred Camfield, 83, resident of Texas City for 61 years, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, August 2, at Emken-Liton Funeral Home in Texas City. Graveside service will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, at the Smith Cemetery in Center, Texas. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, August 1, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Camfield was born October 13, 1924 in Mansfield, Louisiana. As a mother and homemaker she was very active in her husband's and children's lives- attending plays and ballgames,, collecting antiques, and she participated and excelled in a variety of bowling leagues for more than fifty years. Over the years, she traveled to her childhood home that she inherited from her parents in Center, Texas. Because of her very good and generous heart, she loved people and animals and shared everything with them. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Texas City.
She is preceded in death by her husband, C.W. Camfield and a sister, Jimmie Joyce Bouillion.
Survivors include her daughters Carolyn Meine and husband Ronnie and Sherry Ross and husband Jeffery; sons C.W. Camfield Jr., Wayne Franklin Camfield and wife Linda and J.K. Camfield and wife Vicki, 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
7/30/08
Orban T. "O.T." Samford, 83, of Center, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born January 27, 1925 in Lufkin to Simual Samford and Lula Edwards Samford. O.T. was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Center Bible Fellowship. O.T. was also a self-employed businessman and was one of the pioneers and head of the Sunday Afternoon Singing Convention.
Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm, Friday, August 1 at Waston & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 2, at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Ron Luman and Bro. Joe Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Waterman Cemetery in Center.
Survivors include:
Sons: Greg Samford of Center and Max Samford & wife Sheila of Bonham
Daughter: Jana Wright & husband Jeff of Center
Eleven Grandchildren
Thirteen Great Grandchildren
Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Sister: Eula Gibson of Humble
Preceded in death by: Wife, Christine Peace Samford
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Tommie N. Fenley, 61, of Center, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at his home. He was born December 24, 1946 in Center to Tommie Clifton “Sarge” Fenley and Mary Ellen Dillon Fenley. Tommie served in the US Army from 1968 – 1971 and attended Center Christian Fellowship. He retired from the Center Fire Department, where he had been a fireman, Fire Chief and Fire Marshal.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, July 31, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 1 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Don Murphree officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Center.
Survivors include:
Wife, Leann Fenley of Center
Sons:
Jeremy Fenley & wife Sarah of Center
Justin Fenley & Erin McCormick of Tyler
Granddaughter:
Madison Fenley of Center
Morgan Fenley of Center
Brother, Benny Fenley of Center
Aunts:
Pauline Bradshaw & husband K.P. of Center
Betty Mitchell of San Augustine
Special Friends:
Jim Forbes of Center
Keith Byndom of Center
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Tommie Clifton “Sarge” & Mary Ellen Dillon Fenley
Memorials can be made in Tommie’s name to the Roughrider Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 152, Center, Texas 75935. Or http://roughriderscholarship.org/donations.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
7/29/08
Wallace Coleman, 74, of Center, passed away Tuesday July 29, 2008 after a lengthy illness.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday August 1, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale and Pat Shur. Burial will follow at Joaquin Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday July 30, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
He was born October 20, 1933 to Levere and Louise (White) Coleman in Good Pine, LA. He retired from Hughes Tool Company as a supervisor after 38 years. He was a faithful follow of the First Baptist Church in Center Television and Radio ministry. He received many diplomas from the industrial school on metal lurgy. He enjoyed family vacations, traveling in their motor home, fishing and camping. He had a real love for plant life, spending time in his garden and his dogs were a great interest to him.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Levere and Louise Coleman.
He is survived by:
Wife of 56 years, Melba Walker Coleman of Center
Son and Daughter-in-law, Ronald & Teresa Coleman of Houston
Son, Marvin Coleman of Channelview
4 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren
2 Aunts of Alexandria, La
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Sister-in-law, Clara Broyles & husband Bill if Kerrville
Pallbearers will be Sons of the Republic of Texas
Mike Wood, Nolan Sholar, Tim Morrison, Leonard Irish, Bob Casto,
and Don Casto
Honorary Pallbearers, J.R. Hudson, Royce Perry, Bill Wilkinson, Brian Rawlings, J.D. Lovell, Allen Coleman, W. Lee Lovell
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home
James A. Blackman, 89, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, July 28, 2008 at the VA Hospital in Shreveport. He was born January 23, 1919 in Joaquin to John & Jenna Blackman. James was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, August 1, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 2 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Mike Cross officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
He is survived by:
Wife, Loyce Maudell Blackman of Joaquin
Son, James Blackman & wife Donna of Spring
Daughters:
Charlene Rogers of Joaquin
Maudell Bracewell & husband Charles of Spring
Galenda Lee of Joaquin
Eight Grandchildren
Eighteen Great Grandchildren
Sister, Ruth Jackson of Vidor
7/24/08
Joy L. Barton, 90, of Garrison, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at a Garrison nursing home. She was born May 21, 1918 in Garrison to Horace Matt Weatherly and Nettie A. Beard Weatherly. Ms. Barton was a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, July 25 at Garrison Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 26 at Cold Springs Baptist Church in Garrison with Bro. John McGuire and Bro. Thomas Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Adam Barton, Tracy Rucker, Kerry Barton, Jeff Cranford, Steve Barton, Eric Barton, Cory Rucker, Tim Barton, Michael Barton, David Barton and Stanley Barton.
Survivors include:
Daughter, Bobbie Jo Cranford & husband Jimmy Ray of Garrison
Sons:
Ed W. Barton & wife Judy of Vidor
Don A. Barton & wife Loretta of Garrison
Johnny M Barton of Woodville
Roger D. Barton & wife Iretia of Lufkin
Ronnie L. Barton of Garrison
Gary L. Barton & Betty of Lufkin
Son-in-Law, Jimmy Don Rucker of Garrison
Daughter-in-Law, Joyce Barton of Nacogdoches
Twenty Four Grandchildren
Forty Four Great Grandchildren
Seven Great Great Grandchildren
Brother, Ronald Weatherly & wife Dorothy of Pasadena
Sisters:
Rhoda Jean Brown & husband Thomas of Jasper
Mary Lou Dies of Laneville
Also a host of other relatives.
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Wiley Barton
Daughter, Glenda Rucker
Son, Benny Barton
Parents, Horace Matt Weatherly
Brother, Troy Weatherly
Grandson, Robbie Rucker
Robert “Bob” Ross, 55, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at his home. He was born February 25, 1953 in Galveston to Robert Leo Ross and Lorene Brawley Ross.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, July 24, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 25 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Chaplain Wayne McKay officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Center.
He is survived by:
Wife, Geraldine Bridges of Joaquin
Daughters:
Becky Adams & fiancé John Crooks of Galloway
Jaime Dawson & fiancé Len Ray of Deadwood
Son, Jason Ross & wife Layla of Deadwood
Mother, Lorene Ross of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Allen Hicks
Matthew Hicks
Dean Adams
Haley Ross
Sister, Cimmarron Parks & husband Joe of Huntsville
Brother, John Russell Ross of Joaquin
Mother of his Children, Betty Ann Posey of Galloway
Special Friends,
Dick Busby & Family of Center
Preceded by:
Father, Robert Leo Ross
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
L B Horton: Mr. Horton was born on the sixteenth day of November in the year nineteen hundred and forty-five. He was born to the parentage of Mr. Lane B Horton and Mrs. Mattie Horton.
He grew up in San Augustine, Texas and attended San Augustine public schools.
The Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, saw fit to remove L.B. from This Earth to Glory. This transition took place on Monday, July 21, 2008. He has been reunited with his loving mother Mattie Horton, son Johnny Horton, and Daughter Armourey Sue Berry.
As we now reflect on the life of Brother L.B. Horton, our prayers are with His loving wife, Joyce Daniels Horton whom he united in holy matrimony with on the third day of November nineteen eighty. To this union one daughter was born and two step sons.
Precious memories are shared by wife, Joyce Daniels Horton;
Sons: Johnny Horton of Ft. Worth, Texas; Samuel Horton and Phillip Horton both of Nacogdoches, Texas; Marcus Daniels of San Augustine, Texas and Brandon Thomas of Longview, Texas; Daughters: Patricia Horton Davis of San Augustine, Texas; Toshiba Horton of Nacogdoches, Texas; Shirley Jackson, Mary Garrett and Sonja (Randal) Roland all of San Augustine, Texas; Brothers: Johnny Horton and Joe Horton both of San Augustine, Texas; Sisters: Lela Price and Earnestine Malone (Clifford) both of San Augustine, Texas; Uncles: J C Williams Sr. of San Augustine, Texas and Allis Johnson of Galveston, Texas; Seventeen (17) grandchildren, ten (10) great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
He joined St Paul Missionary Baptist Church in 1999 and was a dedicated member and usher until he was called home.
Visitation will be Friday, July 25, 2008 beginning at 7 pm. The funeral service will be Sauturday, July 26, 2008 at 11 am at St Pau Missionary Baptist Church.
Royal Lee "Joey" Reynolds Jr., 58, of Livingston, passed away Wednesday July 23, 2008. His body will be cremated and a memorial services will be announced at a later date
7/23/08
Inez Wiley Wieser Cockrell: Graveside Service will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday July 24, 2008 at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin, TX.
She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on March 21, 1929 to John and Annie Mildred Wiley. She was the mother of five children.
Inez moved to Mobile as a child and lived there until she married Bill Cockrell and they moved to Shreveport, Louisiana in 1965.
When Inez was young she loved music and dancing. She was a beautiful girl, always impeccably dressed. She adored wearing large circular skirts with her favorite red sling back heels.
There was also a motorcycle in her early days that took Inez and her young family many exciting places; Edie rode on the front and Doris rode on the back!!
Inez worked many years for Hostess Bakery Store, but the love of her life was, the years she worked for the Goodwill Industries. Not only was she a wonderful employee, she was also their best customer.
Inez could not have been happier when she knew that there was a new grandchild or even better, a great-grandchild on the way. Whether they lived far or near, she loved hearing about the new babies, their accomplishments as they grew older, and ached with them during their hardest times. She was their biggest fan. All long distance calls with Grandma always ended with “Grandma loves you”.
You could always count on her to say, “God love you” or “Bless your heart”. She loved coconut cake, divinity, peanut butter sandwiches, and morning coffee and black jelly beans!
There were numerous pets in Inez’s life; many dogs, several ducks, birds, and a pot belly pig that did not stay long. The last pet she had was possibly her favorite, a dog named “Foots”. Inez had two dogs in Kentucky, Tess and BeBe that were wonderful companions. They loved the company of their “Grandma”.
Inez lived the last two years of her life in London, Kentucky. She enjoyed watching “The Gaithers” every Saturday night on TV; she had seen them in concert in Shreveport.
Inez passed away at home in London, Kentucky on April 23, 2008 after a brave 3 year battle with cancer. She will be missed dearly by friends and family she knew and loved.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Cockrell; her parents John and Annie Mildred Wiley; her grandmother Rebecca Inez Marin; a sister Sophie Beaver; a brother Marion Franklin Wiley; and her only son, Baby Patrick.
She is survived by:
*her mother-in-law, Iva Cockrell of Port Niches, Texas
*her daughters and sons-in-law,
Doris and Billy Weninegar of London, Kentucky
Edie and Cliff Wheeler of Grand Cane, Louisiana
Carllene and Don Villareal of Saginaw, Michigan
Connie Owers of Shreveport, Louisiana
Inez is survived by one special and chosen daughter, Kathy Lafitte, also of Shreveport, Louisiana.
She is survived by her grandchildren; Veanessa, Kimberly, Joey, Cheryl, Trey, Laura, Todd, Adam, and William and her great-grandchildren; Christopher, Brian, Haley, Andrew, Hannah, William, Courtney, Megan, Makinah, Matthew, Ian, Hayley, Cole, Melanie, Jaylen, Tanner. And a dear friend, Barbara Collins.
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home
John William Aspinwall Jr. 35, of Center, passed away Tuesday July 22, 2008 as a result of automobile accident. His body will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
7/22/08
Michael Allen “E.T.” Childress, 44, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 at a Tyler hospital. He was born June 22, 1964 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Charles Allen Childress and Loretta Watson Childress. Michael loved to fish.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 23 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Robert Warr and Bro. Michael Oliver officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Todd Childress, Joshua Dane Childress, Michael Brandon Childress, Charles Dakota Childress, Todd Wilburn and Rodger Wilburn.
He is survived by:
Sons:
Joshua Dane Childress of Joaquin
Michael Brandon Childress of Joaquin
Charles Dakota Childress of Joaquin
Daughters:
Amanda McCoy Shadix of Timpson
McKenzie Nicole Childress of Joaquin
Diamond Michael Childress of Campti
Parents, Charles & Loretta W. Childress of Joaquin
Brother, Todd Keith Childress of Logansport
Girlfriend, Kenna Lee Fults of Center
Nephew, Lucas Keith Childress of Logansport
Also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Preceded in death by:
Grandparents, R.B. & Thelma Childress
Grandparents, J.H. & Virgie Watson
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Billy B. “Lefty” Faulk, 77, of Center, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008 at a Center nursing home. He was suffering from cancer. He was born March 12, 1931 in Center to John Henry Faulk & Wylma Lawrence Faulk. Faulk, a left-handed fireballer, was a graduate of Center High School, where he excelled in football and baseball from 1945-1948. He attended Sam Houston State Teachers College, where he compiled a 17-10 record as a pitcher, including a no-hitter and one-hitter against the University of Houston and shutouts over such Southwest conference teams as Baylor, TCU and SMU. His no-hitter was in the next-to-last game he played in 1952, as a Bearkat, and was broadcast on Huntsville radio with Dan Rather doing the play-by-play. He was inducted into Sam Houston State University’s Athletic Hall of Honor during their 2000 Homecoming activities. Lefty served in the US Navy and played on teams that won two all service championships. He also played with the Shreveport Sports in the Texas League before an arm injury ended his career. He then worked as an insulator in Houston until 1977, when he retired and returned to Center. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center, where he was part of Dr. Hooker’s Bible class.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 23 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. John Bender officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.
He is survived by:
Daughter, Dana Cockerham & husband Raymond of Oscar, Louisiana
Brother, Robert Faulk & wife Rebecca of Lufkin
Stepsons:
Dennis Hutto, Chester Hutto & Kevin Hutto
Special Friends
Dr. Joe B. Hooker
McNeil Moore
Special caretaker, Robbin Goodwin
Preceded by:
Wife, Margie Faulk
Parents, John Henry Faulk & Wylma Lawrence Faulk
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
7/21/08
William Harold Latimer, born March 3, 1920 in Littlefield, Texas died Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the age of 88. A resident of Beaumont area since 1941, he had recently moved to the Houston area to near his only son, Kenneth and daughter-in-law, Jo.
After retiring from Bethlehem Steel in the early 80"S, he spent many hours fishing, hunting and enjoying the outdoors.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and IIa Mae Latimer, two sisters, a brother and his wife of sixty three years, Oneita. He is survived by his son, Kenneth and his wife Jo of Houston, and a brother, Buford Ray of Citrus Heights, California.
Graveside services will be 12 PM, Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas under the direction of Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com
Frances E. Schulkins, age 87, of Henderson, graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 22, 2008 with Rev. Mike Blake of Westminster Bible Church and Rev. Jim Reynolds of Grace Way Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin, Texas under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Henderson.
Mrs. Schulkins went to meet her Heavenly Father and her loving family that are rejoicing in heaven on Sunday, July 20, 2008.
She was born August 20, 1920 in Logansport, LA to Vernon and Nettie Haley Frazier and been a reident of Henderson since 1947. She was a housewife and a member of Westminster Bible Church.
Mrs. Schulkins was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank Schulkins, sister Vernie Hilton, Myrtle Lee David, and Nettie Lou Seago and a niece Linda Lou Seago English.
Surviving are sisters; Jessie Frazier Beebe of Shreveport, LA, and Elsie Frazier Coleman of Meadville, MS; and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her tremendously.
She will be missed by all that knew her and by her adopted sister and best friend Jean Howard and by her loving church, Westminister Bible Church. She will be greatly missed by her niece Letha Armstrong who looked on her as a Mother.
Special thanks to Judy Rivers for fixing her hair all these years and to Wes Virdon and Jerry Wade for her new ramp.
Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Earl Seago, Jerry Wade, Wes Virdon, Delbert Gray, Scott Woods, Art Johnston, Mark Howard, Raymond Howard, Donald English.
The family wishes to thank At Home Health, Hospice of East Texas, Dr. Jeffery Cahill, Lesley Cox, Shirley Risinger, Lynn Van Carr, Tina English, Kathy Acord and Annie Lacy. These were her Angel Sitters and all the At Home Health Care Staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westminister Bible Church, Gideons International, Campus Crusade for Christ (Attn: Scott Woods,) or charity of Choice.
A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com
7/18/08
Mrs. Lena Lee McGee, age 84, a longtime resident of San Augustine County, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008, in Lufkin, Texas.
Mrs. McGee was born Dec. 18, 1923, in San Augustine County as a daughter of George W. and Delia (Johnson) Davis and had been a longtime resident of the Grapevine community of San Augustine County. She was a member of Grapevine Missionary Baptist Church
Survivors: her sons, George McGee and wife Cecilia Stark McGee of Huntington, Texas, and Robert W. McGee and wife Frances Bingham McGee of Spring, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer G. McGee; a son, Nolan McGee; and a daughter, Lee Evans.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, Texas, with Bro. Wade Bryan officiating. Interment will follow at Dickerson Cemetery in the Grapevine Community.
Pallbearers: Steve McGee, Elton McGee, Scotty McGee, Kevin McGee, Mike Evans, Kenneth Evans, and Shannon Evans.
Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Mr. Richard Clare Wilson, age 79, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008.
Mr. Wilson was born Aug. 5, 1928, in Iola, Kansas, as a son of the late Harry Clare Wilson and Lula Blanche Snyder Wilson. He was a former resident of Broaddus and Pasadena and retired as an electrician with Shell Oil. A member of First Baptist Church in Broaddus, he was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors: wife, Betty Wilson of Lufkin, Texas; daughters, Paige Moulden and husband Bob of Lufkin, Texas, and Stephanie Wilborn and husband Andy of LaPorte, Texas; son, Jay Wilson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; sisters, Carolyn Herman of Gerard, Kansas, and Ardona Ward of Sho Low, Arizona; grandchildren, Wes Moulden, S/Sgt. Christen Mouldn, Ashley Swan, Dana Swan, Sam Wilborn, Amber Wilborn, Jennifer Wilborn, and Harley Wilborn; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are set for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, at First Baptist Church of Broaddus with Dr. Wayne Barth officiating.
Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
7/17/08
James H. “Buddy” Green, 69, of Keithville, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born August 3, 1938 in Center to Clarence Hollis Green and Dovie Mae Dearman Green. Buddy was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Landmark #214 in Keithville. He loved to hunt, fish & garden, and was a member of Summer Grove Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, July 18 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 19 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
He is survived by:
Wife, Polly Green of Keithville
Sons:
James “Bubba” Green & wife Debby of Shreveport
Dewayne Green & wife Toni of Stonewall
Daughter, Belinda Sherman & husband Terry of Ringgold
Grandchildren:
Courtney Malone & husband Josh
Clay Green
Brant Green
Sisters:
Bobbie Clifton
Eva Remmers
Brenda Parker & husband Kenneth
Mary Grenier & husband Steve
Annette Green & husband Rusty
Brothers:
Ted Green & wife Terry
Lester Green & wife Glenda
Jerry Green & wife Gail
J.C. Green & wife Donna
Danny Green & wife Dottie
Also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Clarence Hollis Green & Dovie Mae Dearman Green
Two Infant Brothers
A Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Willis Knighton Pierrmont for all their wonderful care.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Martin Lazarine, 74, of Angleton passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in Methodist Hospital in Houston. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 pm with a Christian Wake at 7:00 at Palms Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Thursday in Moral Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas
Martin Lazarine was born October 16, 1933 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Lawrence T & Lucy Montes Lazarine
He had lived in Angleton since 1962 and was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He had worked for the Angleton Post Office for 43 years.
Martin Lazarine never met a stranger.
Survivors include his wife Eva Lazarine of Angleton, Son; Martin Lazarine, Jr. of Houston
Daughter; Lana James & husband Tom of Lake Jackson
Brother; Paul Lazarine of Corpus Christi.
Sisters; Marie VanEssen of Bridgeport & Mary Becker of Houston
Honorary Brother & Friend; Ed Cantu, PA of Nacogdoches.
7/15/08
Evelyn Louise Ramsey, age 81, of Wichita Fall, Texas, services will be at 11 AM, Thursday, July 17, 2008 at New Prospect Cemetery, Timpson, Texas, with Rev. Josh Walters officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 AM, Thursday, July 17, at Taylor Funeral Home. Mrs. Ramsey passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 in Wichita Falls.
Born in the Corinth Community of Shelby County, Texas on December 31, 1926, Louise was the daughter of the late Lem and Susie (Mosley) Eakin. She and Jack Shepherd Ramsey were married on September 17, 1945 and he preceded her in death on December 11, 2007.
Survivors include two daughters, Janet Twining and husband Ward of Wichita Falls, Texas and Barbara Coker and husband Bob of Springlake, Texas, sister Wanda Fitts of Lufkin, Texas, 4 grandchildren: Brent Coker and wife Breck of Lubbock, Texas, Blake Coker of Oklahoma City, OK., Travis Twining and Tanner Twining of Wichita Falls, Texas, 2 great grandchildren, Klein Coker and Brinkley Coker, nieces, Gay Rod, Judy Adkinson and Suzanne Barrett. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and borther Lovis Eakin.
Memorials may be made to New Prospect Cemetery, P.O. Box 947, Timpson, Texas 75975 or House of Hope, 5100 Stone Lake Dr., Wichita Falls, Texas 76302.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry W. “Boe” Jeans, 67, of Basile, Louisiana, passed away July 14, 2008 at his residence.
Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday July 17, 2008 at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Center.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Walter E. and Ella Bella Jeans and Brother, E.B. Jeans
He is survived by:
Wife, Elizabeth Hall Jeans
2 Daughters,
Winona Jeans Boudreaux and Fiancee Kevin Cossc
Mary Jeans Couty and Husband Christopher, Sr.
Son, James W. “Dubby” Jeans and wife Angela
Sister, Helen Powdrill
2 Brothers,
Louis E Jeans and wife Wylma
Johnny L. Jeans and wife Judy
Mother-in-law, Lizzie Mae Hall
11 Grandchildren
Many Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Neighbors
In lieu of flowers donation, can be made to St. Jude Children’ s Network, Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, or Gideon International.
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home
Dr. Charles W. Smith, age 71, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away early Monday, July 14, 2008.
Born Feb. 21, 1937, in Carmonia, Dr. Smith had lived in the area for 23 years and attended the Toledo Bend Church of Christ. He was a retired professor and department chair of construction technology at San Antonio College in San Antonio. He was also a licensed professional counselor and president of the NEW Water Supply Corporation
Survivors: his wife, Helen L. Smith of San Augustine County, Texas; daughter, Karen Laneece Goins and husband David of Huntington, Texas; sons, Sean Matthew Smith and wife Darla of Kingsbury, Texas, Whitt Charles Smith and wife Monica of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Robert Andrew Wells of Grangerland, Texas; sisters, Betty Jean Cox and husband Walter of Porter, Texas, Patsy Ruth Rice and husband Wayne of Cleveland, Texas, and Claudine Sloan of Cleveland, Texas; a brother, Herman Burnell Smith and wife Marie of Troup, Texas; 11 grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and his church family at Toledo Bend Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, Texas, with Bro. James Tidwell officiating. Interment will follow at Toledo Bend Christian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.
Pallbearers: Lee Whitmire, Bobby Whitmire, Paul Whitmire, Johnny McAdams, Tommy Cox, and Keith Smith. Honorary pallbearers: Ralph McBride, Herman Rhodes, Mark Seelbach, J.R. Wright, and Ricky Wright.
Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Mrs. Freddie Jean Falcon Gill, age 68, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away early Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
Mrs. Gill was born Jan. 13, 1940, in Nacogdoches County, Texas. She was a longtime area resident and a homemaker.
Survivors: her husband, Alvis Gill of San Augustine County; children, Ricky Gill and wife Annette, Sherry Bennefield and husband Jimmy, and Jimmy Dean Falcon, all of San Augustine County, Texas; sisters, Betty Poindexter of Broaddus, Texas, and Lizzie Poindexter of San Augustine County, Texas; grandchildren, James Falcon, Charlie Falcon, Marilyn Gill, Heather Gill, Doris Gill, and Kimberly Gill; and great-grandchildren, James Falcon Jr., Joseph Falcon, Autumn Meador, Kellie Meador, and Harley Falcon.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicky Falcon, and her mother, Viola Falcon.
Funeral services have been set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, Texas, with Bro. Freeman Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Attoyac Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
7/14/08
Bobbie Jo Starr, 82, of Blue Springs, MO. passed away July 8, 2008, the daughter of Walter M. and Willie A. (Muckleroy) Williams.
Bobbie Jo was a member of The First Christian Church of Blue Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Starr in 1994.
Survivors include:
2 sons, John W. Starr and wife Dona of Napoleon, MO. Larry F. Starr and wife Jo of Grain Valley, MO.
1 daughter, Wanda J. Swichtenberg and husband Fred of Carrollton, Texas,
5 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren,
3 brothers, Buck Williams, Banks Williams, Lowell Williams,1 sister, Neg Wheatley.
The famly suggest contributions to Cancer Action, 4010 S. Lynn Court, Independence, MO. 64055
Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon, Friday, July 11, 2008 at New Salem Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11 to 12:00 Noon, prior to the service at New Salem Chapel. Burial in New Salem Cemetery.
7/10/08
Antonio Vega, who passed away July 10, 2008, services are pending at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
7/9/08
Mary Samford, 83, of College Station, formerly of Center and long-time resident of Groves, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. Mary was a kind, gentle and fun-loving woman who dedicated her life to her husband of 62 years, as well as her family. She lived an extraordinary life of courage, strength, faith, and most of all, she lived a life of love. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, her joy was found in giving to those around her. Mary, or MeMe as she was known to most, was the heart and soul of her large extended family. She has impacted the lives of many, many people, and she will be sorely missed.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, July 11, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12 at Mt. Herman Cemetery with Tim Perkins officiating.
She is survived by:
Her loving husband, Joe W. Samford
Son, Donald W. Samford & wife Sandy
Granddaughter, Amanda Samford
Sister, Glenda Sue Conner & husband Jerry Conner
Also a number of nieces & nephews, as well as a host of friends.
She is preceded in death by:
Brothers, Sammy E. Quisenberry and Charles A. Quisenberry
Sister, Margaret O. Shaw
Nephew, Larry L. Quisenberry.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
7/8/08
Mrs. Imogene McDaniel Oglesbee, age 97, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Monday, July 7, 2008.
Mrs. Oglesbee was born June 22, 1911, in Sabine County's Fairdale community. A resident of San Augustine since 1940, she was a member of First Baptist Church and a charter member of San Augustine Garden Club.
She is survived by a son, John Henry Oglesbee Jr. and wife Betty of San Augustine, Texas; daughter, Janell Oglesbee Watson and husband Charles of San Augustine; six grandchildren, Dr. John Oglesbee III and wife Sharon, Vance Oglesbee and wife Angela, Valerie Watson Stringer and husband Mike, Chris Oglesbee and wife Gina, Van Watson and wife Karen, and Forrest Oglesbee and wife Sabrina; ten great-grandchildren, John Oglesbee IV and wife Ellen, Joshua Oglesbee, Sara Oglesbee, Kristen Oglesbee, Zachary Watson, Anna Marie Oglesbee, Bailey Watson, Jim Oglesbee, Brittani Oglesbee, and Jackson Oglesbee; a sister, Lyndell McDaniel Jensen and husband Soren; and a number of nices and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Oglesbee, on Jan. 16, 1983.
Funeral services are set for 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of San Augustine with Bro. Rick Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery near San Augustine.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Robert D. Gann, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008 at his home. He was born August 14, 1947 in the McClelland Community of Shelby County to Douglas Bradford Gann and Virginia Ruth Byrd Gann.
At the family’s request, Mr. Gann has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.
Survivors include:
Wife, Deborah Gann of Shelbyville
Daughter, Amanda Gann of Shelbyville
Son, Staff Sergeant Aaron Gann & wife Jessica of Bamberg, Germany
Mother, Virginia Walden of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Blake, Morgan, Darius, Antwoine, Faith, Kalen
Sisters:
Mary Beth Gann of Shelbyville
Karla Gann Vaughn of Shelbyville
Step Mother, Melba Gann of Shelbyville
Also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Preceded in death by:
Father, Douglas Bradford Gann
Sister, Tonya Baggett
Daughter, Marlena D. Gann
Grandfather, Henry Grady Byrd
Grandmother, Eutha Mae Green
Grandparents, Bradford & Lillie Gann
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Blanche Moody, 94, of Center, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at a Shreveport hospital. She was born April 19, 1914 in Center to Jeff Jackson and Addie Walker Jackson. Ms. Moody was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Wednesday, July 9 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, July 9 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.
Survivors include:
Son, Jeff Moody & wife Sandra of Keithville, Louisiana
Grandsons:
Scott Roberts of Logansport, Louisiana
Steve Moody & wife Kathy of Shreveport, Louisiana
Granddaughter, Melanie Getsinger & husband Larry of Shreveport
Sister, Mary Beth Diamond of Carthage
Four Great Grandchildren
Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Arvin Moody
Daughter, Jean Crymes
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
7/7/08
Robert Gann, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008 at his home. Services are pending at this time.
Sumter, South Carolina - Services for William Earl Watlington, 75, are 11 a.m. Monday at Aldersgate UMC; burial in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 tonight at Bullock F.H. Born in Horace, Kan., to Ferrell and Elizabeth Huddelston Watlington, he died July 4, 2008.
Surviving: wife, Gloria Barlow Watlington;
sons, Greg, William, Russell;
brothers, Kenneth, Cecil, Jay;
sister, Mary Lou;
5 grandchildren.
7/6/08
Thomas Edward Sparks, III, age 55, of Timpson, Texas (formerly of Texas City, Texas) funeral services willl be at 3 PM, Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel in Timpson with interment in County Line Cemetery, Rusk County, Texas.
Mr. Sparks passsed away Friday, July 4th, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Texas City, Texas on September 21, 1952, the son of Thomas Edward Sparks Jr. of Timpson and the late Elma (Brown) Sparks. After graduating from Texas City High School in 1971, he attended SMU University for 3 1/2 years and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City and was employed as a salesman for Rod and Tubing Services of Bryan, Texas.
In addition to his father, survivors include three sisters, Drucilla Dickey and husband Gary of Nacogdoches, Texas, Sandra Simmons and husband Billy of Texas City, Texas and Sara Cornett and husband Charlie of Missouri City, Texas, nieces and nephews, Brian and Cheryl Simmons of Katy, Kevin and Heather Simmons of Texas City, Courtney and Justin Cornett of Missouri City and great nephew-to-be Ethan.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 5, 2008, 5-7 PM and Sunday July 6, 1 PM until service time.
Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Arthur Bailey, Sr., 67, of Lufkin, was born December 5, 1940, in Center, Texas, to Francis Barto and Betty Cathleen (Hilton) Bailey. He passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at home surrounded by family. He had resided in Lufkin most of his life and was of the Pentecostal Faith. James worked as a welder at the Champion/St. Regis Paper Mill for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping and instilled the love of those in his children and his grandchildren. He also enjoyed getting together with family and friends, watching NASCAR, grilling, and frying fish and deer meat.
Services for Mr. Bailey will be held 1 PM, Sunday, July 6, 2008, in the Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin, with Reverend Carlos Martinez of Thomas Crossing UPC officiating, assisted by Reverend Willie Wade. His longtime friend, L.C. Whitehead will be giving the eulogy. Burial will follow at 3:30 PM at the Sardis Cemetery on FM 414 in Center, Texas.
James was preced in death by his parents, his in-laws, John and Mozelle Anthony, sisters, Shelba Jean McDonald and Wanda Burt, brother, Thomas Bailey, Sr., brother-in-law, Willie Holt, Kenneth Merritt, Brown Addison, Clayton G. Burkett and Willie Owens, and sister-in-law, Burey Bailey.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years. Patsy Bailey, son James A. Bailey,Jr., daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Ron Massey, grandchildren, Josh Ford, Amanda Bailey, Jacob Bailey, Taylor Massey and Dalton Massey, brothers, Buck Bailey of Madisonville, and Troy Bailey and wife, Dorothy, of Spring, sisters, Vern Merritt of New Caney, Helen Bowden and husband, Bobby, of Houston, Rachel Addison of Center, Ruth Gillis and husband, James of Alma, Arkansas, Lynn Burkett of Lufkin and Vaudine Owens fo Hawthorne, Claifornia, brother-in-laws, Acie Burt of Houston, and D.A. McDonald fo Huntington, sisters-in-law, Betty Bailey of Tyler, Carolyn Jernigan fo Center, and Anita Milam and husband Gary "Bubba" of St. Amant, Louisiana, and nmerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
Palbearers will be Josh Ford, Jacob Bailey, Dalton Massey, Michael Milam, Matthew Milam, Harvey "Skee" Sloan, Bryan Pool, Mark Reeves and Laurin "Kip" Lindsey.
Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Thomas Crossing UPC, P.O. Box 372,Lufkin, Texas 75902 or to Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904.
The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6-8 PM, Saturday evening at Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home. Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.
7/2/08
Kim Lawson, 46, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1962 in Carthage to Tommy Lynn Lawson and Clydie Mae Rogers Lawson.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 2 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 3 at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Joaquin with Rev. Randy Smith officiating.
Survivors include:
Daughters:
Amanda Treat of Tenaha
Candice Hennigan & husband Anthony of Joaquin
Parents, Tommy & Clydie Lawson of Joaquin
Sisters:
Tammy Cammack & husband Wayne of Haughton, Louisiana
Karen Joy & husband Mike of Pineland
Grandchildren:
Charles Reed of Tenaha
Kimberleigh Reed of Tenaha
Stedman Penuell of Joaquin
Haley Taylor of Joaquin
Layla Hennigan of Joaquin
Nieces & Nephew:
Leak, Katie & Colton Cammack of Haughton, Louisiana
Mikayla & Mileah Joy of Pineland
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
7/1/08
Harvey Hughes, 71, of Center, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1937 in Center to RC Hughes & Willie Eva Bolton Hughes. Harvey was of the Baptist faith.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, July 2 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 3 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Timpson.
Survivors include:
Wife, Martha Hughes of Center
Sons:
James Allen Hughes & wife Sheila of Shreveport
Charlie Smith & wife Kathy of Center
Donnie Ray Hughes of Carthage
Special Niece, Brandy Daniell Whittington of Center
Sister, Dorothy Shofner of Center
Brothers:
Jack Hughes & wife Edith of Center
Wayne Hughes of North Carolina
Ten Grandchildren
Nine Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Parents, R.C. and Willie Eva Hughes
Brothers, Robert Hughes & R.C. Hughes
Sister, Johnnie Adams
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
