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6/30/08
Larry Oliver, 55, of Center, passed away Sunday June 22, 2008 at his residence.
He was born February 4, 1953 to Elize and Ruby (Eaves) Oliver in Shelby County.
He graduated from Center High School. He owned and operated a chicken farm for many years.
He is survived by:
Mother of his Children: Janet Oliver Yates of Center
3 Children:
Amanda Oliver of Center
Charla Mayo & husband Richard of Center
Landon Oliver & wife Rita of Center
Grandchildren:
Madison, Macy, Makayla, Mason, Kaylee Jo and Brooklyn
Brother, J.C. Oliver of Center
2 Sisters, Carolyn Elliott & husband, Wayne of Shelbyville
Mary Kennon & husband, Jerry of Center.
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
Elnora Black, 86, of Joaquin, passed away Monday June 30, 2008.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday July 2, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Ron Brown and Elmer Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas.
Visitation will be Tuesday July 1, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born February 25, 1922 to Horace and Nora (Bowlin) Neel. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Joaquin where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She graduated from SFA & she taught school in Joaquin for several years. She along with her husband, John Henry Black owned and operated Black’s Feed Mill in Joaquin where they also raised cattle and poultry.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Horace and Nora Neel, her Husband, John Henry Black, and Brother, Chester Neel, Brother, Everett Neel & wife, Gaye and 1Sister, Marie Bowers & husband, Giles.
She is survived by:
2 Daughters:
Nancy Garmany & husband John of Mansfield, LA
Lynda Plummer & husband Bob of Mansfield, La
3 Grandchildren:
Kelley Garmany Perales & husband Aaron of Arlington, TX
Betsy Garmany of Grand Prairie, TX
Zachary Richey of San Diego, CA
Great Granddaughter:
Emma Katherine Perales
Host of Step Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and Friends.
Sister, Loice Fulmer of Logansport, LA
Sister-in-law, Elizabeth Neel of Lufkin
Pallbearers:
Marion Neel, Bill Neel, Chester Allen Neel,
Jimmy Winfree, Gary Winfree, Michael Wardell
Buren Lowe and Mike Wood.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Mansfield, 13897 Hwy 171, Mansfield, LA 71052.
You may sign the registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home
Danny Flournoy, 40, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 in Center. He was born October 22, 1967 in Mesquite to Danny Flournoy and Ozelle Causey Flournoy. Mr. Flournoy was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 10 am to 1 pm, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Don Windham officiating.
Survivors include:
Wife, Mistie Flournoy of Shelbyville
Son, Douglas Flournoy of Shelbyville
Daughter, Nikki Flournoy of Shelbyville
Father, Danny Flournoy of Shelbyville
Brothers: Wesley Flournoy and wife Janet of Center
Andy Flournoy and wife Michelle of Center
Sister, Kim Flournoy of San Antonio
Father-in-law, Clark Williams and wife Tina of Center
Mother-in-law, Jackie Holt of Shelbyville
Sisters-in-law; Shawna Martinez and husband Isidoro of Shelbyville
Christie Fleming of Shelbyville
Brother-in-law, Clark Williams, III of Center
Nephews; Justin Williams, John T. Peek, John Michael Flournoy and Andrew Flournoy
Nieces; Skye Martinez, Celaya Martinez, Kristen Peek, Regan Flournoy, Hannah Flournoy, Crisa Flournoy, Crystal Chisenhall & John, Lillian Chisenhall, Yolanda Flournoy, Shonda Flournoy, Megan Flournoy and Erin Flournoy
Preceded in death by: Mother, Ozelle Causey Flournoy
Sisters, Kristy Flournoy and Tanna Flournoy
Brother, Daniel "Bobby" Flournoy
Online condolences & tributes can be sent to www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
6/28/08
Mr. Robert McGee, 81, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday June 28, 2008.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday July 2, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Runnels officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Tuesday July 1, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born April 7, 1927 to Allen and Pauline (Moore) McGee. He was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Joaquin.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Allen and Pauline McGee, and
Daughter, Debra Cockrell.
He is survived by:
Wife, Katharine McGee of Joaquin
Daughter & Son-in-law, Gail & Dennis Jacobs of Lufkin
Daughter & Son-in-law, Sheila & James Parker of Joaquin
Son & Daughter-in-law, Jerry & Rose Mary McGee of Joaquin
Son & Daughter-in-law, Kevin & Susie McGee of Martinsville
Grandchildren:
Selena & Royce Fritz, Jr.
Carla Paxton, Jason Paxton, Josh Paxton
Chris Cockrell, Angel Pomykal,
Meschelle & Sandy Sanford
Clint & Amanda Parker
April & Daniel Booker
Stephen & Jennifer McGee
Brittany & David Ray
Tiffany McGee, Savannah McGee, and Colby McGee
15 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandson
Pallbearers:
Clint Parker, Jason Parker, Josh Parker, Stephen McGee
Chris Cockrell, and Royce Fritz, III
Honorary Pallbearers:
Rex Hass, Tim Hass, Sandy Sanford, Phillip Chambliss, and Clovis Chambliss
You may sign the online register book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home
Merline Sherrod, 86, of Center, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008 at her residence. She was born October 25, 1921 in Center to Burton Brittain and Lizzie Reynolds Brittain. Ms. Sherrod was a member of the Center First Assembly of God Church. She was a homemaker and mother.
Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 9 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Jim Jacobs officiating. Interment will follow in the Asbury Chapel Cemetery in Center.
Survivors include:
Son, Wayne Sherrod of Center
Daughter, Jean Forrest of Center
Grandson< Shannon Sherrod and wife Melissa of Chireno
Great Granddaughters; Hayley Sherrod and Christina Sherrod both of Chireno
Numerous other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Pershing J. Sherrod
Son, Johnny Ray Sherrod
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.
6/26/08
Mrs. Wanda Roper, age 77, of San Augustine passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Mrs. Roper was born May 14, 1931, in Dallas as a daughter of the late Ozzie Lee (Wilson) and Malcolm Carl Harrison and had been a longtime resident of San Augustine. She was a business manager with the family owned Roper Motor Company in San Augustine for 30 years. Mrs. Roper was also a member of San Augustine's First United Methodist Church and actively served with several civic organizations in San Augustine.
Survivors: her husband, Bob Roper of San Augustine; daughters, Terri Roper Wubbena and husband Jan of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Sandi Roper Russell and husband Rick of San Augustine, and Patti Roper McLerran and husband Rod of San Augustine; brothers, Wendel C. Harrison and wife Beverly of Plano and Robert Harrison and wife Frances of Carrollton; and grandchildren, Rob Wubbena, Mary Wubbena, Ryan Russell, Bobby McLerran, and Roy McLerran.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Harrison.
Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Rev. Tony McCollum, Rev Rick Russell, and Rev. Sara Barbaree officiating. Interment will follow at McGown Cemetery in Sabine County.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 27, 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. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
6/25/08
Mrs. Trula C. Feaster, 75, of Timpson, TX, passed away Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at her residence. Born in Kingsport, Tennesse on June 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Grace (Brown) Starnes. She was employed in the delicatessen of Brookshire Bros. in Center, Texas, and was a member of Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Nacogdoches County.
Survivors include husband Larry K. Feaster of Timpson; sons Lance Feaster and wife Tina of Timpson and Donald Bays and wife Toni of Biloxi, MS; daughters Martha Ferguson and husband Randy of Bellaire, KS and Nancy Coronado and husband Steve of Fullerton, CA; brother John Starnes of Oakland, OR; sister Kate Evans of Corona, CA; 5 grandchildren: Ty Feaster, Ben Ferguson, Christopher Feaster, Michael Feaster, and Caitlyn Feaster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Ronald Bays, grandson Jason Bays, and 7 brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be 2:00 - 5:00 PM, Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.
Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
6/24/08
Douglas Fielder,63, of Center previously of Houston, passed away Monday June 23, 2008.
Graveside Service will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday June 24, 2008 at Campti Cemetery with Bro. Ozay Ford.
He was born May 19, 1945 to Douglas Fielder and Gladys (Manshack) Hardy. He served in the US Armed Forces.
He is survived by:
Mother:
Gladys Hardy of Houston
2 Sisters:
Brenda Bell & husband Eddie of Nacogdoches
Barbara Prather & husband Jim of Albuquerque, NM
Son:
Douglas Lawrence Fielder Jr. of Dallas
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home
6/23/08
Vera May Moore, 74, of Joaquin, passed away Monday June 23, 2008.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday June 26, 2008 at Brookland Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating.
She was born April 20, 1934 to John and Ola Dorothy (Lowe) May. She was of the Baptist faith.
She preceded in death by her Parents, John May and Ola Dorothy Jensen, Son, James R. Moore, Brother, Orval May, and Sister, Sue
She is survived by:
Sons:
Paul Moore & wife Sharon of Logansport, LA
J.D. Moore & wife Rhonda of Joaquin
Daughter:
Kathy Bayles & husband Frannon of Dublin, GA
Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Sister:
Era “Pud” Sanders of Joaquin
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and a host of Friends
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home
H.W. "John" Mixon, age 85, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008.
Mr. Mixon was born Nov. 14, 1922, in San Augustine County as a son of the late Millie (Rushing) and Henry Jackson Mixon. He was the retired owner of the local Arco Gas & Oil company and a cattle rancher. A longtime deacon of Calvary Baptist Church, he was a member of Broaddus Masonic Lodge #1112 and El Camino Shrine Club for over 50 years.
Survivors: his wife, Ida Bell Mixon, to whom he was married in 1945; daughter and son-in-law, Jo Karen and Elzie Smith of Broaddus; and granddaughters, Jodie Goff and husband, Joe, and Jamie Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Bro. Doug Fincher officiating. Interment will follow at Runnels Cemetery near Broaddus.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 24, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: Keith Mixon, Dale Mixon, Joe Goff, Bobby Thompson, Robert Birdwell, and W.D. Lacy. Honorary pallbearers: men of Calvary Baptist Church, Ronnie Butler, and Louis Runnels.
Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
6/22/08
Reba Gloria LeFevre Hooper, 69, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008 at her home. She was born August 24, 1938 in Humble to Elza Chester LeFevre and Olivia Arlene Ross LeFevre. Ms. Hooper was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, June 23 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 24 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. James Goodwin and Bro. Chuck Horton officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be K.L. Metcalf, Junior Dean, Darrell McDaniel, Mickey Miller, James Bloodgood and Charles Bloodgood. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Miller and Bobby D. Watson.
Survivors include:
Husband, Don Hooper of Center
Sons:
Jeff Lengl of Carrollton
Mike Lengl & wife Mitzi of Center
J.J. Fanguy and wife Michaelle of Timpson
Darrell Fanguy & wife Toshana of Pensacola, Florida
Daughters:
Connie Lengl of Center
Anjanette Dunn & husband David of Center
Mother, Arlene LeFevre of Center
Seventeen Grandchildren
One Great Grandchild
Sisters:
Nelda Whitton & husband James David Whitton of Center
Barbara Ann Knight & husband Courtland of Lockport, Louisiana
Brother, Ira LeFevre & wife Mary of New Iberia, Louisiana
Preceded in death by: Father, Elza Chester LeFevre
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Charles Dockens, age 62, of Center passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008 at a Shreveport hospital. Mr. Dockens was born September 23, 1945 in Center to Clarence Dockens and Willie Dee Elliott Dockens. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Center.
Graveside services will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Good Hope Cemetery in Center with Bro. Don Windham and Bro. Ed McRae officiating
Survivors include:
Sons: Chris Dockens and wife Glenda of Center, Kevin Dockens and wife Anita of Center and Stephen Dockens of Center.
Daughter: DeeAnn Dockens of Center
Mother: Willie Dee Dockens of Center
7 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Margie Garret and husband Randy of Joaquin
Brother: Harold Dockens and wife Janet of Joaquin
Robert Clotiaux Lifetime friend of Center
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to charity or church of your choice.
Dennis Turnipseed, 68, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008 at his home. He was born February 24, 1940 in Potts Camp, Mississippi to Walter Richard Turnipseed and Ruth Elizabeth Watson Turnipseed.
At his family’s request, Mr. Turnipseed has been cremated. A private memorial service will follow in Memphis, Tennessee at a later date.
Survivors include:
Daughters:
Dena Harlow & husband Robert of Kingwood
Denise Gray & husband Gregg of Kingwood
Brother, Sidney Turnipseed & wife Peggy of Collierville, Tennessee
Sister, Ruth Ann Turnipseed of Memphis
Preceded in death by:
Daughter, Dana Elizabeth Turnipseed
Brother, Larry Turnipseed
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
6/18/08
Debera Barbee, age 47, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at her home. She was born November 13, 1960 in Center to Robert Benjamin Bolton and Johnnie Ruth Moor Bolton. Debera was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm, Thursday, June 19th and Friday, June 20th until 8 pm at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4 pm, Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Center.
Survivors include:
Husband, Michael Barbee of Huxley
Daughter, Stacey Cooper of Huxley
Son, Timothy WIndham of Center
Grandson: Jacob Jackson of Huxley, Jordan Jackson of Huxley, Cale Cooper of Patroon, Kaleb James of Shelbyville and Kelsey James of Shelbyville.
Granddaughters: Caitlyn Cooper of Shelbyville and Haleigh Cooper of Shelbyville.
Sisters: Betty Bolton Elswick & husband Jerry of Center and Bobbie Johnson & Richard Grubbs of Center.
Brothers: Travis Bolton & wife Betty of San Augustin and Royce Bolton of Center.
Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins & host of friends.
Special Friends & Caregivers, NaDonna Green, Johnny Johnson & Myra Durham.
Father of Her Children, Roger Windham.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
6/17/08
Donald E. “Trey” Cohenour, III, 36, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at his home. He was born March 6, 1971 in Orange to Donald E. Cohenour Jr. and Jennifer Miller Cohenour. Trey loved life and never met a stranger.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, June 20, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 21 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Doug Fincher officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Keith Mosley, Craig Cropper, Nate Ferguson, Mark Soldier, Mark Kreigle, Larry Johnson, Doug Gypins, Ferdy Cropper, Randall Reese.
Survivors include:
Parents, Donald Cohenour, Jr. and Jennifer Miller Cohenour
Brother, Douglas Cohenour
Grandmother, Joy Miller
Aunts & Uncles:
Sally Miller Windham & Dr. Danny Paul Windham
Mary Miller Pigg & Bobby
Becky Miller Grant & Jimmy
Rachel Miller Paddie & Billy
Jimmy Cohenour & Kemie
Cousins:
Anna Joy Windham
Clayton Paul Windham
James & Megan McCaffrey
Bryanna Grant
Braelyn McCaffrey
Jennifer Paddie
James Robert Cohenour
David Cohenour
Analise Pigg
Neil Pigg
The love of his life & closest companion, Carlye Alderete
Pit Bull, Diesel
And a host of friends from all walks of life.
Preceded in death by:
Grandfathers, Melvin M. Miller & Donald E. "Bo" Cohenour
Grandmother, Helen Cohenour
Uncle, Robert Cohenour
Beloved Dog, Rowdy
Donations can be made to the following:
Folsom Chapel Cemetery Fund
C/o Dr. Danny Paul Windham
406 Cora Street
Center, Texas 75935
Sims Foundation
PO Box 2152
Austin, Texas 78768 (512) 472-1008
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Donna Raimond, 52, of Center, passed away Tuesday June 17, 2008 at her home.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday June 20, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel in Center. Burial will follow at Cassell Cemetery in Converse, LA.
Visitation will be Thursday June 19, 2008 starting at noon at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born January 22, 1956 to Stanley and Wanda Lennox. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by:
Husband of 28 years:
Oliver Raimond of Center
Daughter & Son-in-law:
Lana & Shonn Gatewood of Timpson
Brother:
Stanley Lennox Jr. of Denison, Tx
2 Sisters:
Shelia Goldsmith of Big Lake, Tx
Kelly Christopher of Brownwood, Tx
Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law:
Ricky & Lettie Raimond and Nephew Ricky Jr. “Tater Bug” of Joaquin
Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law:
Carolyn & Bobby Nichols of Shreveport, LA
Numerous Nieces, Nephews and Friends
Pallbearers: Weldon Bailey, Joe Graves, Brandon Courtney, and Randy Soape
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home
Dewey Eugene “Gene” Fenley, 66, of Center, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at his home. He was born March 26, 1942 in Center to Ira Fenley and Effie Mae Ware Fenley. Gene was a member of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church and served in the US Army from 1960-1963.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Charles Hannah and Rev. Franklin D. Battles officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.
Survivors include:
Wife, Dorothy Andrews Fenley of Center
Daughters:
Kathleen Fenley of Center
Sharon Fenley Hooper of Snook
Tammy Fenley of Center
Four Grandchildren, One Great Grandchild
Brother, Ira “Dub” Fenley & wife Carolyn of Center
Sisters:
Mae Fenley Stotts & husband Donice of Center
Joyce Fenley Lucas & husband JC of New Caney
Jo Ellen Fenley Bush & husband Charles of Marshall, Arkansas
Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins & a host of friends.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
David Whiteside, 45, of Woden, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008 at his home. He was born December 28, 1962 in Center to Bacle Whiteside and Dixie Mitchell Whiteside. David was of the Baptist faith.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Survivors include:
Wife, Lavinia Whiteside of Woden
Daughters:
Jennifer Hughes & husband Derrek of Tenaha
Chavaletta Whiteside of Center
Tiffany Whiteside of Tenaha
Sons:
Wayland Whiteside of Center
David Whiteside, II of Woden
Colt Whiteside of Woden
Grandchildren, Mahalia & Jeanne
Parents, Bacle & Dixie Whiteside
Brother, Darrell Whiteside & wife Mary of Center
Sister, Dannie Helton of Center
Preceded in death by:
Son, Casey Whiteside
Brother, Donese Whiteside
Grandparents, George & Lela Mitchell
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
6/16/08
Thomas Earl “Tom” Scruggs, 63, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008 at his home. He was born October 24, 1944 in Shelbyville to Lawrence Thomas Scruggs and Edith Marie Clark Scruggs. Mr. Scruggs retired from the Air Force, where he attained the rank of Master Sergeant, and was a member of the Air Force Sergeant’s Association. He was a member of Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Cross and Bro. Jody Hooper officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Center.
Survivors include:
Wife, of 32 years, Charlotte Scruggs of Joaquin
Daughters:
Kim Scruggs of Joaquin
Marie Scruggs Parks & husband Shannon of Joaquin
Sons:
Mike Scruggs of Center
L.T. Scruggs & wife Oriana of South Carolina
Granddaughters:
Kaitlyn Scruggs of Joaquin
Shirley Scruggs of Joaquin
Rebekah Parks of Joaquin
Alyssa Parks of Joaquin
Lana Parks of Joaquin
Grandsons:
Peyton Scruggs of Joaquin
Devan Scruggs of Joaquin
Special Little Loved Ones, Stephanie & D.J. Bragg
Also many in-laws, nieces, nephews & loved ones.
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Lawrence Thomas Scruggs & Edith Marie Clark Scruggs
Brother, Eugene Scruggs
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Minnie Weipert, 60, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008 at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born October 21, 1947 in DeRidder, Louisiana to William B. Taylor and Bobbie Lucille Whiddon Taylor.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, June 16, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bobby Lambright officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery in Center.
Survivors include:
Parents, William & Lucille Taylor of Center
Sisters:
Betty Dayton & husband Hugh of Clute
Mary Clifton & husband Kenneth of McClelland
Brother, William Weipert of Center
Also a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Dalila Aguillon Zuniga, age 27, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in San Augustine County.
Mrs. Zuniga was born Jan. 13, 1981, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Survivors: husband, Leonel Zuniga-Pineda of San Augustine; daughters, Nancy Elizette Zuniga and Diana Elizabeth Zuniga, both of San Augustine; parents, Dalila Castro and Arturo Aguillon of Mexico; sisters, Aracely Aguillon of New York, and Graciela Aguillon and Martha Aguillon, both of Mexico; and brothers, Arturo Aguillon and Manuel Aguillon, both of Mexico.
Funeral mass will be held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in San Augustine with Father Jorge Dinguis officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Mexico.
Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 16, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augusitne.
Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Bess Smith passed away Saturday, June 14, 2008 in Houston, Texas at the age of 95. She was the daughter of James Homer Smith and Pearl Nix Smith of Timpson, and was born and raised there. A longtime resident of Houston, she was a retired teacher of Poe Elementary School, Houston Independent School District.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, James Dale Smith; a sister, Marcelle Smith Cowart, her husband Edmund and their daughter Mary; and her brother-in-law, John Benton Davis. She is survived by her brother, Robert Ray Smith and his wife Anita; her sister, Joy Smith Davis; her sister-in-law Marceil Smith; nine nieces and nephews and a host of "great" and "great-great" nieces and nephews. She loved and was devoted to her family throughout her life.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 16 at 1:00 pm at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, with burial to follow at the Caledonia Cemetery. Her nephews and nieces are honored to serve as the pallbearers.
Funeral services for Louis Rhodney Stinson, 78, of Shelbyville, Texas will be held at Lydia Missionary Baptist Church at 1 PM Saturday, June 21, 2008. His remains will be interned at The National Cemetery in Arlington, Texas.
Mr. Stinson passed away peacefully on June 13, 2008 in Dallas. His children were at his side. He was born in Foreman, AR on November 29, 1929 to Merrill Louis Stinson and Georgia Irene Johnson Stinson. During his early years, they moved to Ashdown where his father ran a general store. He was a graduate of Ashdown High School where he was in the band and the drama club. He attended Ouachita Baptist College and Texarkana Jr. College. He married Betty Jo Hale in 1950. They were married for 21 years. He served in the Army after college and returned to civilian life as a salesman and he never met a stranger. He served in the Marine reserve during his civilian years. He moved to Shreveport in 1952. He served as a volunteer for the Caddo Parish Sherriff’s Reserve. He was a master at fixing anything electronic and ran a part time electronic repair shop in the evenings. He was also a semi-professional photographer. In 1971 he brought his family to Dallas for a job with Miller and Assoc. He moved to Houston in 1977. In 1981 he joined the TDC and moved to Angleton, TX. When he retired in 1991, he settled in the piney woods near Shelbyville, TX and lived the rest of his life in what he called God’s country. He was a patriot member of the American Legion and the NRA. He was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his son Richard Louis Stinson and wife Angelika of The Woodlands, TX, daughter, Sheri Lynn Beach and husband Brock of Dallas, TX, and son Scott Allen Stinson and wife Julie of Pilot Point, TX. His grandchildren include Julia Stinson of Denton, TX, Hunter Beach and Taylor Beach, of Dallas, TX, Ryan Stinson of Pilot Point, TX and Taryn Stinson of Bryan, TX. cousins Aaron Fisher and family, Terry Fisher and family and Jan Bosque and family.
6/13/08
Vertie (Holt) Collum, 93, of Center, passed away Friday June 13, 2008 at Green Acres Nursing Home.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday June 15, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Campti Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday June 14, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born July 24, 1914 to Ed and Ida (Richards) Holt. She was a member of Campti Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Ed and Ida Holt, Husband, P.A. Collum, Granddaughter, Sherry Boshart, and Grandson, Robert Collum
She is survived by:
4 Children:
Jack Collum & wife Frances of Shreveport, LA
Vernell Goings & husband W.J. of Center
Billy Collum & wife Deanna of Jaoquin
Jerry Collum of Tenaha
4 Grandchildren:
Michael Collum
Glenda Lutz
Donnie Collum and Donna Jamison
Great Grandcildren:
Jack & William Collum
Evan & Travis Lutz
Connie Quintero, Jamie, & Kimberly Boshart
Krista & Danbert Collum
Lee Martin
3 Great Great Grandchildren
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home
5/12/08
Mozell Wilkinson, 81, of Tenaha, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at her residence. Ms. Wilkinson was born on April 26, 1927 in San Augustine to Hezzie Wagstaff and Dora Weatherford Wagstaff. She loved to quilt and was of the Baptist faith.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Danny Dodson officiating. Interment will follow in the Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.
Pallbearers for Ms. Wilkinson will be Tommy Lee Amburn, Wesley Diamond, Tommy Joe Wilkinson, Dusty Cooper, Matthew Risinger, and Tommy Price. Honorary Pallbearers will be Allen Paul Shuemaker, Phillip Cooper and Roy D. Lane.
Survivors include:
Daughters:
Cindy Sanders & husband Mike of Center
Manuela Shuemaker & husband Bobby of Tenaha
Shirley Amburn & husband Tommy of Center
Imogene Granton of Tenaha
Sons:
Tommy Wilkinson & wife Maryland of Tenaha
Kenneth Wilkinson & wife Sheila of Pineville, Louisiana
Alton Wilkinson & wife Karen of Center
Twelve Grandchildren
Twenty-three Great Grandchildren
Six Great Great Grandchildren
Special Nephew, Roy D. Lane of Tenaha
Special Friends, “Dock” & Fannie Watson of Tenaha
Also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Tommy Mitchell Wilkinson
Parents, Hezzie Wagstaff & Dora Weatherford Wagstaff
Sisters: Arena Williams, Vera Hightower, Lucy Lane, Jessielee McGee & Laverne Byley
Brothers: Johnny Wagstaff, Cecil Wagstaff
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
6/11/08
Memorial services for Georgia Ann Norvell, 70, of San Augustine, Texas, will be held at the San Augustine Church of Christ in San Augustine on June 13, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. Georgia departed this life peacefully in her loving husband's arms Tuesday, June 10, 2008.
She was born April 8, 1938, in El Paso, Texas, to Claude and Florence Cockrell. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude, and her brother, Patrick Cockrell, but predeceases her mother, Florence, who now resides in a nursing home in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 99.
Georgia is survived by her husband, Warren J. "Crow" Norvell; her three sons and daughters-in-law and a daughter and son-in-law. They are Lane and Carol Norvell of Tyler, J.D. and Shelly Norvell of Nacogdoches, Nickie and Steve Phillips of Huntington, and Lance and Denise Norvell of Nacogdoches. Grandchildren include Clay Phillips, Carlee Phillips, Brandon Norvell, Cassidy Phillips, Zachary Norvell, Madelyn Norvell, Weston Norvell, Andrea McNall, and Ty Tatum.
Additional survivors include sister, Claudette NcNew and husband Dan McNew of Quinlan, brother, Mike Cockrell and wife BK of Tyler, and four nieces and two nephews.
Georgia attended schools in Dallas and later graduated from Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas. She then attended Tyler Jr. College where she was a member of the Apache Belles and was named 1957 Homecoming Queen. It was at TJC that she met her husband, Warren "Crow" Norvell, who was a member of the TJC Apache football team.
She was a devoted wife, a very loving mother to her four children, and a fatithful member of the San Augustine Church of Christ. She worked for many years as a Legal Secretary for the prestigious Ramsey, Ramsey & Mitchell Law Firm owend by the late Ben Ramsey, a former Lt. Governor of Texas, as well as the Honorable Charles Smith Ramsey, and the late Honorable John Mitchell, both local patrons and respected civic leaders. Additionally, she worked for a number of years in the front office of the renowned Fairway Farm Hunt & Golf Club owned by Claxton Benedum. She also contributed much time in earlier years to the local Women's Heritage Club, Cub Scouts, Garden Club, nursing home visitation groups, and local San Augustine school related activities.
Visitation with the family will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.
Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
6/10/08
Mrs. Maria Guardiol, age 85 of Center passed away Monday, June 9, 2008.
Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 11, 2008 at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be Wednesday June 11, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until service time.
She was born November 7, 1922 to Simon and Concecion (Serrano) Adame in Paredon Coah, Mexico.
She is survived by:
Daughter and Son-in-law:
Maria & Manuel Escobedo of Center
Granchildren:
Manuel & Irma Escobedo of Center\
Victor Escobedo of Center
Juan & Isabel Escobedo of Center
Arnolfo Escobedo of Center
Armando & Blanca Escobedo of Center
Jose & Lurdes of Center
15 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas
6/6/02
Services for Kenneth Benoy Benefield, 66, of Diana, Texas, will be at 10:00am, June 9, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Ore City, with Reverend Ken Mills officiating, interment will be at Sardis Cemetery in Center, Texas at 2:00pm on June 9. Mr. Benefield passed away June 5, 2008, in Longview.
He was born May 23, 1942, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Jeff & Lula Faye Benefield. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Ore City. He served his country in the Army National Guard.
Survivors Include:
Wife: Jeannie Kay Benefield
Sons: Kevin Benefield of Ore City; Kerry Benefield and wife, Charlotte, of Longview.
Daughter: Anita Benefield of Reno, Nevada.
Stepsons: Casey Loyd Cobb and wife, Amanda, of Whitehouse, Chad Edward Cobb of Longview and Cody Lane Cobb of Diana.
Brother: Richard Benefield and wife, Brenda, of Tyler.
Sisters: Arvella Sue Blount and, husband, E.B., of Pittsburg; Linda Ryan and husband, Perry Lee, of Chapel Hill and Wanda Anderson of Mt. Pleasant.
Grandson: Buddy Loyd Rich of Fredricksburg, Virginia.
Granddaughters: Desiree Mary Benefield and Ashley Jane Benefield of Tyler; Jacqueline Paige Benefield and Lauren Nicole Benefield of Fredricksburg, Virginia; Kathleen Elizabeth Cobb and Carlie Kay Cobb of Whitehouse; Micah Leann Cobb and Macy Cheyenne Cobb of Longview.
Numerous other relatives and special friends.
Visitation will be from 4-6pm, Sunday June 8, 2008 at Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana, Texas.
Services arrangements under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana and Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas.
John Glaze, Jr.
SHREVEPORT, LA- Funeral services for John Glaze, Jr. will be Friday, June 7, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Logansport Chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Tommy Ford. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin, TX.
John was born March 8, 1927 in Carthage, TX to John and Clare Glaze. John passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 in Texas.
Preceding John in death was his son, John Glaze, III.
Left to cherish John's memory are his three sons, Jimmy Glaze and wife, Sandra, Robert Glaze and Joe Glaze and wife, Lisa; two daughters, Betty Cunningham and Wanda Cockrell and husband, Bill; sister, Dora Jean; four brothers, James, Jessie, Olan and Nolan and a host of granchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Serving John as pallbearers will be L.J. Netterville, Shane Cortinez, Jeffery Glaze, Josh Glaze, John Sholar, "Little Bill" Cockrell, John Denz and Johnny Cunningham.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Cunningham, Marion Cunningham and Rick Kirby. Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Logansport, La 318-697-4441
Published in the Shreveport Times on 6/6/2008.
6/5/08
Jessie Myles Upchurch, age 56 of Center passed away at his home, Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at his home.
His wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
He was born January 17, 1952 in Brazoria County to Parents, Jesse Myles and Mary (Ross) Upchurch. He worked for Pilgrim Pride as the live hall manager and truck driver for many years.
He is survived by:
His wife of 28 years, Linda (Bowlin) Upchurch of Center
Daughter, Kandy Upchurch Jenkins and husband, Charles of Center
Son, Jesse M. Upchurch IV and wife, Michelle of Central
Mother, Mary Upchurch of Center
1 Granddaughter, Chandler Upchurch of Central
Soon to be Grandson, Jesse James Jenkins
1 Sister and Brother-in-law, Sue and Phillip Brod of Houston
1 Sister, Glenda Potis of LaPorte
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Leroy and Margie Bowlin of Center
Numerous other family, friends, nieces and nephews.
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
6/4/08
Olga Singletary Atwood, 94, passed away Monday, June 2, 2008 in her Shreveport home. After visitation Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Marshall Street in Shreveport from 4:30 pm until 7:30 pm a graveside service will be held in Center, Texas at the Oaklawn Cemetery, Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 11:00 am. Officiating will be Rev. Carl Smith of the 1st Baptist Church of Center.
She is survived by her son Terry D. Atwood and wife Ruth, granddaughter Shani Marie Atwood, grandsons Todd D. Atwood and Christopher D. Atwood and great grandson Michael David Atwood, all of Little Rock, Ar.
Graveside services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Jimmy McDaniel, 73, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born May 14, 1935 in Tenaha to Herbert McDaniel and Lois Settle McDaniel. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tenaha. Mr. McDaniel was a member of the Tenaha Masonic Lodge and also the Tenaha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, June 6, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 7, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Rev. Russ Atwood officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Gibbs, Dennis Permenter, Ron Barker, Royce Perry, Billy Claybaugh, and J.R. Stephens. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Tenaha Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include:
Wife, Vaudrine McDaniel of Tenaha
Daughters:
Linda Hodge of Plano
Sharon Risch of Martinsville
Granddaughter, Brittany Risch of Martinsville
Brothers:
Linnon McDaniel of Longview
Michael McDaniel & Dianne of Longview
Sister-in-Law, Verna Douthitt & husband Bill of Midlothian
Margie Ruddell of Center
Also numerous nieces, nephews & friends.
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Herbert McDaniel & Lois Settle McDaniel
Brother, Byron McDaniel
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
6/2/08
Mr. W.A. "Buddy Hann. Memorial Services for Mr. W. A. "Buddy" Hann, 83, of Sulphur, will be at a later date in Center, Texas. Cremation is entrusted to Robison Funeral Home, 107 West Napoleon St., Sulphur, La.
Mr. Hann passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2008, @ 12:15 P.M. in a Sulphur hospital after a short illness. He was a native of Drumright, Oklahoma and a longtime resident of Sulphur, La. He was a United States Air Force Veteran serving in World War II as a bombardier on a B-29, stationed in Guam. Mr. Hann graduated from Stephen F. Austin College, Nacogdoches, Texas with a B.A. in Chemistry and a minor in music. He served as a Band Director in Troup, Texas for 3 years before going to work in Lake Charles for PPG. He was a member of Maplewood United Methodist Church where he formerly served as Choir Director for 6 years, served as a Sunday School Teacher and was a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Hann retired from PPG as a Chemist after 34 years of service. After retirement, Buddy devoted his time to being a great Chef at home and enjoying reading a large collection of novels.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maplewood United Methodist Church, 11 Center Circle, Sulphur, La. 70663
He is preceded in death by his PARENTS: Warren & Ruth Hann
SISTER: Mrs. Blossom Ward
SURVIVORS:
WIFE of 63 YEARS: Mrs. Nelwyn Carriker Hann Sulphur, La.
SON: Mr. Kim Hann Lubbock, Texas
DAUGHTER: Ms. Kathy Phillips Lubbock, Texas
3 NEPHEWS: Mr. Warren Ward San Antonio, Texas
Mr. Ronnie Ward Iraan, Texas
Mr. Kirby Williams Flower Mound, Texas
NIECE: Ms. Lori Tipton Denton, Texas
Lillie Mae Richards Pate, 92, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at a Center nursing home. She was born January 1, 1916 in Shelby County to Robert “Bob” Henry Richards and Sally Louanna Bishop Richards. Ms. Pate was a member of the Timpson missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 5, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Sammy Eldridge officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Survivors include:
Sons:
Verbon V. Pate, Jr. & wife Elizabeth of Center
Jerry P. Pate & wife Debra of Center
Daughter, Virginia A. Goodrum of Center
Grandchildren:
Robert Clinton Pate & wife Lori of Luling
Jeaniece Pate Mukherjee & husband Dave of Ft. Worth
Brandy Goodrum Cook & husband John of Jacksonville
Sherry Goodrum Sorensen of Lexington, Kentucky
Great Grandchildren:
Woods, Charles & Vivian
Sister, Bobbie Lemerle Gary of Center
Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to the Timpson Missionary Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Verbon V. Pate, Sr.
Sisters, Laura Richards Deason and Era Richards Ramsey Adams
Parents, Robert “Bob” Henry Richards and Sally Louanna Bishop Richards
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.
Ronald Brantley Strickland, 56, of Houston passed away Friday, May 30, 2008 at his residence in Houston. He was born December 30, 1951 in Center, Texas to Charles Doyce Strickland and Javel Legay Goings Strickland. Mr. Strickland worked in law enforcement for over 30 years. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of the National Safari Association. Mr. Strickland was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Visitation for Mr. Strickland will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, June 2, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Frank Holrath officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Springs Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers for Mr. Strickland will be Shane Strickland, Slade Strickland, Larry Hinton, George Meisenheimer, Chuck Jones and Larry Inman. Honorary pallbearers will be Walt Baty and Charles Brady Hinton.
Survivors include:
Sister; Lou Ann Strickland Campbell and husband Robert of Willis
Nephews
Charles Shane Strickland and wife Leilani of Deweyville
Joel Slade Strickland and wife Tonya of Deweyville
Nieces
Gay Shannon Garcia and husband Roy of Port Arthur
Leslie Sherr Dunham and husband Joe of Buna
Grandnephews and Grandnieces
Shayne Slone, Shaymus Strickland, Jeremiah Spell, Josh Spell, Josie Dunham, Dakota Dunham, Bella Dunham, Whitney Marshall, Atalia Garcia, Tilman Brantley Strickland.
Aunt, Daisy Mae Snyder of San Augustine
Numerous Cousins and Other Relatives, A Host of Very Close Friends.
Preceded in death by
Parents, Charles Doyce Strickland and Javel Legay Goings Strickland
Brother, Charles Vernon Strickland
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.
