11/30/2010
Funeral Services for Johnny Ikner IV "Lil Ike", 27, of Center, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010. He was born December 6, 1982 to Johnny Ikner III and Eva Joyce Ikner.
He is Survived by:
Daughter Brooklyn Ikner
Daughter Breanna Adams
Son Trey Ikner
Mother Eva Ikner
Stepfather Tommy Gardner
Brothers Chatrick Hines and wife Ashley Hines, TJ Ikner, Chris Dock, & Darron Dock
Sisters LaShundra Ikner, Shaquilla Butler, Johnesha Ikner, Ashley Ikner and Brittney Gardner
Nieces De'Asijah Ikner, Derrionna Duncan, Carleah Duncan, Adrianna Hines, Taylor Hines and Kaydence Hines
Janiya Butler, Taniya Gardner, and Aniya Dock
Nephew Chris Dock Jr.
Girlfriend Brandy Whitton
Visitation will be Friday, December 3, 2010 at Community Funeral Home at 6pm. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 11am at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Center.
Frank Otis King, Jr., 68, of Center, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.
His wishes were to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date in New Mexico.
He was born November 17, 1942 in Magdalena, NM to Frank Otis King, Sr. and Dolores L. Cavasos. He served in the U.S. Navy and he was a member of the St. Marks United Methodist Church. He worked as a carpenter for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Belva King.
He is survived by:
Daughter, Sharolyn Shaw of Michigan
2 Sons:
Sonny King of Utah
Thomas King of Utah
Brother, Jim King of Robert E. Lee, TX
Sister, Katherine Hulse of Truth or Consequences, Mexico
Step Children:
Peggy Richards of Shreveport, LA
John Richards & wife, Denise of Santa Fe, TX
Vernon Richards of Colorado Springs, CO
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
11/29/2010
Harold Allan Ellison, Jr. age 63 of Logansport, LA, passed away, Monday, November 22, 2010 at his residence after a brief battle of cancer.
A Memorial Service will be held 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Logansport.
Mr. Ellison was born, August 4, 1947 in Houston, Texas to Parents, Harold Allan Ellison, Sr. and Myrtie Belle Foster Ellison. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Ellison.
He is survived by:
His wife of 34 years, Frances Ellison of Logansport, LA
Daughter, Cari Michelle Allen & Husband, Neil of San Antonio
Granddaughter, Madeline Allen
2 Sisters:
Saunnie Box of Gerogetown
Charlotte Shram of Livingston
In lieu of flowers, Family request donations can be made to the refurbishing fund for the youth & music parsonage at First Baptist Church of Logansport, 1009 Gum St. Logansport, LA 71049, In memory of Harold “Buddy” Ellison.
You may sign the online registry at www.mangumfunerahome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas 75935
11/26/2010
Margie Norden, 74 of Center passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010. She was born February 8, 1936 in Shelby County to Jack Hanks and Mora Fulson Hanks. Ms Norden was of the Pentecostal faith.
Visitation will be held rom 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday November 27, 2010 at White Rock Cemetery in Center.
She is survived by:
Nieces and Nephews:
Linda Daniels of Center
Robert Morciglio of Port Arthur
Juan Morciglio of Port Arthur
Anita Marie Garcia of Port Arthur
Twelve Great Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by,
Parents, Jack and Nora Fulson Hanks
Three Sisters
One Brother
Special Friend, Allen Bearden
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/24/2010
Brady Clark, 87, of Center, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at a Tyler hospice. He was born July 30, 1923 in Shelby County to Charlie E. Clark and Ida Sanford Clark. Mr. Clark was a member of the Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville and Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 26, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Masonic graveside services will follow at Sardis Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be David Clark, Cade Clark, Anthony Clark, Dustin Clark, Richard Baack, Bradley Baldwin and Darrell McDaniel.
He is survived by:
Daughter, Angela Clark McCaa & husband Jerry of College Station
Son, Blain Clark, joined by Kim Krauskopf of Center
Granddaughter, Heather Clark Moody & husband Donny of Center
Grandsons:
Chant Clark & wife Nicole of Center
Todd Clark & wife Darlene of Center
Colin Clark of Center
Will Corbell & wife Laura of Houston
Special Grandson, Michael Dean of Center
Sister, Elsie McDaniel of Campti
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Charlie E. Clark and Ida Sanford Clark
Wife, Dorothy Clark
Son, Larry Clark
Brothers, Elton Clark and Leo Clark
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/22/2010
Alicia Gomez, age 47, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 in Tenaha.
Services will be 2pm Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Tuesday morning from 10am until service time. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.
She was born Jan. 8, 1963 in Dallas, Texas to parents, Elmer Pugh and Dorothy Martin Pugh.
She is survived by:
Husband, Jose Gomez of Tenaha
Mother, Dorothy Pugh of Gilmer
Father, Elmer Pugh & fiance’ Kay of Frankston
Children:
Kevin Pugh & fiance’ Jacinda of Tenaha
Jeffrey Pugh of Longview
Elizabeth Gomez & husband, Arnold of Tenaha
Ernest Gomez of Longbranch
Grandchildren:
Nicholas Pugh, Miguel Martinez, Xavier Martinez, Ernest Martinez & unborn baby Pugh
Sister, Annin Pugh of Gilmer
Brother, Roland Pugh of Frankston
Nephews: Wesley DuBose of Arizona
Ryan Pugh of Gilmer
Niece: Bryanna Boone of Kilgore
You may sign the online registry at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center,Texas
Anese Hickman, 81, of Carthage, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at her home. She was born November 13, 1929 in Logansport, Louisiana to Bennie Boyd and Zona Creech Boyd. Mrs. Hickman attended Galloway Methodist Church. She was a member of Telephone Company Pioneers.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Old Home Cemetery in Shelby County with Rev. Mervin Scott and Chaplain Arnold Shrewsbury officiating.
She is survived by:
Husband, Preston Hickman of Galloway
Daughter, Yvette Good & husband Rany of Haslet
Son, John Hickman & wife Sonya of The Woodlands
Grandchildren:
Matthew Good and wife Desarae, Case Hickman, and Cherish Hickman
Great Grandchildren, Grace May and Braden May
Sisters:
Jo Titsworth & husband N.C. of Dequeen
Pheby Boyd Brown of Galloway
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Bennie Boyd and Zona Creech Boyd
Sister, Sue Hickman
Memorials can be made in Mrs. Hickman’s name to Heartsway Hospice of Northeast Texas, 437 Panola, Carthage, Texas 75633.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Mark Allen Kenderdine, 38, of Center, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 in San Augustine, Texas.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Noble officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born June 5, 1972 to Arthur Kenderdine and Joy Galloway. He graduated from Center High School in 1990. He was a member of Neuville Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his Brother, Aaron Kenderdine, Grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Kenderdine, Mr. & Mrs. Arnel Galloway, and Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Hookey & Anita Nichols.
He is survived by:
Wife: Mary Kenderdine of Center
Sons:
Adam Kenderdine of Center
Scott Nash of Center
Father: Arthur Kenderdine & wife, Martha of Carthage
Mother:
Joy Thomas & husband, Bobby of Center
Brothers:
Clifton Kenderdine of Carthage
Troy Kenderdine & wife, Julie of Carthage
Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-laws:
Barbara Walton & husband, Terry of Center
Rose Fuller & husband, Johnny of Center
Carol Andrews & husband, Russell of Center
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and a Host of Friends
Pallbearers:
Melvin Broadway, James Fults, Jay Robertson,
Patrick Nethery, Clifton Kenderdine and Troy Kenderdine
Honorary Pallbearers:
Adam Kenderdine, Scott Nash and Daniel Walton
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Jackie “Buddy” Boyett, 31, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010. He was born October 31, 1979 in Carthage to Jackie Boyett Sr. and Betsy Mikesh Byrd. Mr. Boyett was a member of the First Baptist Church in Haslam and a member of the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, November 22, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Brookland Cemetery in Joaquin.
He is survived by:
Wife, Kelly Boyett of Logansport
Mother & Stepfather, Betsy and Jimmy Byrd of Carthage
Father, Jackie Boyett of Joaquin
Sisters:
Sherry Roberts and husband Blake of Nacogdoches
Gabrielle Boyett of Nacogdoches
Mother-in-Law and Father-in-Law, Gwen & Don Truitt of Logansport
Nieces:
Kenzi Roberts, Lanie Truitt, Lexie Truitt
Nephew, Bryce Roberts
Step Grandparents, Betty and Don Coffman of Palestine
Also numerous cousins, in laws, and friends
Preceded in death by:
Grandparents, Johnnie and Bernice Boyett and Raymond and Betty Mikesh
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Letha Henderson, 98, of Center, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 at her home. She was born July 15, 1912 in Logansport, Louisiana to Robert Houston Taylor and Nettie Jane Langford Taylor.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday, November 26, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Logansport.
She is survived by:
Sister, Christine Ward of Center
Niece, Myrna Faye Lloyd and husband Jimmy L. of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nephew, Earl Kendall Threet & wife Shawn of Oklahoma
Also many great nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by:
Husband, Major Carl “M.C.” Henderson
Brother, Robert Leonard Taylor
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/20/2010
Barbara Parker, 72, of Center, died Saturday, November 20, 2010. Services for Barbara Parker will be at 3:00pm Tuesday, November 23, 201.0 at Watson and Sons funeral Horne with Pastor Beax Wiebolo officiating, interment will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5pm to 7pm.
Pallbearers will be: Lark Gilchrist, Jerry Hudspeth, Dakota Hudspeth, Austin Gilchrist, Victor Blevins and William Griffith, Jr.
Barbara Parker; was born on December 30, 1937 in Center Tx to Austin and Ruby Smith Walker. She was a devoted Housewife to James Parker and a loving and carinq mother of four. She went to be wth our Lord on November 20, 2010 at Green Acres Nursing home which had been her home for over 11 years.
Survivors are children:
Larry Parker of Hot Springs Ark.
Sherrie and Husband Victor Belvins of Timpson, TX
Terry Parker of Hot Springs Ark.
Grandchildren:
Jerri and wife Misty Hudspeth of BoBo, Tx.
April and husband Lark Gilchrist of Center, TX
Chrystal and husband Will Crabtree of Kannapolis, N.C.
Great grandchildren:
Brylie and Adrial Hudspeth of BoBo, TX
Dakota Hudspeth
Sierra Harvey, Austin and Tori Gilchrist of Center, TX
Hannah and Madison Crabtree, Destiny Hobson of Kannapolis N.C.
Proceeded in death by: Father Austin Walker, mother Ruby Walker, Husband James Nelson Parker; son Jerry Austin Parker, Daughter-in-law Dianna Verhs, son-in-law Dennis Fuller, 2 great
grandsons Erik Logan and Shawn Brayden Hudspeth
11/19/2010
Evelyn Myrle Stewart Blackwell, 86 of Center, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010. She was born February 15, 1924 in Lamesa, Texas to Paul Rust Stewart. Ms. Blackwell was a christian wife and mother.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday, November 21,2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, November 22, 2010 at Smith Cemetery with Bro. Ardie Brown officiating.
She is survived by:
Children:
Benjamin Harold Blackwell, Jr. and wife, Mara of Alameda, CA
Paul Robert Blackwell and wife, Katherine of Nacogdoches
Mary Lee Blackwell of Center
Barbara Carol Blackwell Braddock and husband, Kenneth of Center.
Sister: Lola Faye Richardson of Centerpoint, TX
Grandchildren:
Heather Katherine Blackwell Marcum & husband, George
Jennifer Mary Blackwell Higgins, M.D. & husband, Samuel
LiAnna Barbara Bittick & husband, Wayne Weldin
Jon Miles Braddock & wife, Nichole
Amanda Faith Bittick
Joshua David Bittick
Paul Ryan Blackwell
Hardy Westbrook Blackwell
Forrest Daniel Blackwell
Great Grandchildren:
MiKennah Noelle Bartley
James Caden Braddock
Samuel Herston Higgins
Myla Kennedy Braddock
Anna Katherine Higgins
Benjamin Harold Higgins
Proceeded in death by:
Husband, Benjamin Harold Blackwell, Sr.
Parents, Paul Rust and Velma Lee Westbrook Stewart.
One brother, William Clemens Stewart
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
James Rogers McCann, 76, of Stonewall, Louisiana, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at a Shreveport hospital. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with heart disease. He was born June 21, 1934 in Tenaha, Texas to Willie Carter McCann and Lila Joplin McCann. Jim grew up in Basile, Louisiana but returned to Tenaha to finish high school and marry his high school sweetheart, Juana Bowlin. He was employed by Kast Metals Foundry in Shreveport for 28 years, and was also on the Caddo Parish School Board for 13 years, having retired from both. When his wife retired from Highland Hospital in 1999, they moved back to Tenaha and enjoyed retirement for over 11 years. They recently moved to Stonewall to be near their children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.
Pallbearers will be Fred Ebey, III, John Ebey, James Pitman, Chad Pitman, Todd Boone and Keith Martin.
He is survived by:
Wife of 58 years, Juana Bowlin McCann of Stonewall
Daughters:
Kathy M. Ebey & husband Fred of Stonewall
Paula M. Pitman & husband Rex of Shreveport
Elaine McCann & Todd Boone of Stonewall
Grandsons:
Fred Ebey, III and Virginia Rouse
John Ebey & wife Meredith
James Pitman & wife Barbara
Chad Pitman & wife Amy
Great Grandchildren:
Hunter Ebey, Hayden Ebey, Hannah Ebey, Addi Ebey, Izabella Pitman and Riley Pitman
Sister, Joan Arnold & husband Michael of Cottage Grove, Oregon
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Willie Carter McCann and Lila Joplin McCann
Brothers, Billy Ray and Merwyn McCann
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Wilma Campbell, 80, of Center, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lamar Denby and Bro. B. A. Morris officiating. Burial will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born May 15, 1930 to William Perry and Aileen English Corbell. She was a member of West Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, William and Aileen Corbell and Husband, Elmo Campbell.
She is survived by:
Son:
Larry “Elmo” Campbell of Nacogdoches
Daughter:
Brenda Kaye Garner & husband, Tim of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
J.P. Fenton & wife, Jessica of Mission
Joey Garner of Center
Haberlyn Campbell
Trevor Campbell
Great Grandchildren:
Darren & Darbie Fenton
Kendrick Arnold, Jr. & Haylee Arnold
Brothers:
Gordon Corbell & wife, Nell of Shelbyville
Billy Jack Corbell & wife, Sue of Huxley
Gerald Corbell & wife, Jean of Center
Pallbearers:
Shane Crobell, Gerald Corbell, Jr., Darren Fenton,
Trevor Campbell, Kirk Corbell, and Craig Jordan
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
11/18/2010
William “Tom” Garrett passed away November 14, 2010. He was born August 4, 1931 to the late William and Bertha Polley Garrett. Upon his mothers premature death, he was raised by Floyd and Martha Garrett. During this time a special bond was generated with play brothers Ray, Lawrence, Joe, Willie and sister Linda.
He found Christ at an early age at East Liberty Baptist Church . He later joined East Hamilton Baptist Church both located in Shelbyville, Texas .
He married Queen Esther Moore on December 10, 1955 to this union two daughters were born. Pearl McLendon (A.L.) and Robbie Garrett both of Center. He leaves to cherish his memory four grandchildren Rochelle Garrett , O’Bryan Land, Denise and Asia Garrett. Three brothers Sam Garrett (Judy), Lee Garrett both of Bullard, Texas, A.J Garrett (Jean) of Beaumont, and sister Olivia Cameron (Martin) of Chandler, Texas and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday, November 19th at Hicks Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 20th at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Alvin E. Brinson officiating.
11/17/2010
Helen Jean Moore, age 79 of the Hutchinson Mountain Community died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville. She was born October 26, 1931 at Huff, Arkansas to William Lee and Lorena Helen (Turner) Gould. She was a retired elementary school teacher with 31 years of service having taught at Southside, Bono and Concord Schools. She was a member of the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Maranda Estes Verser.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Dale Moore of the home, two sons, Steve Moore of Hutchinson Mountain Community, Randal Moore of Evening Shade, two daughters, Marilyn Brown of Arp, Texas, Linda Sherwood of Murphy, Texas, four brothers, Arthur Gould of Tacoma, Washington, Bob Gould of Newark, Ervin Gould of Avinger, Texas and Calvin Gould of Jacksonville, Texas, one sister, Margaret Freeman of Center, Texas, ten grandchildren, Jennifer Gholson of Henderson, Texas, Brad Brown of Adairsville, Georgia, Kyle Brown of Arp, Texas, Hannah Moore of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Adam McLoy of Jonesboro, Abigail McLoy of Hollister, Missouri, Andrew McLoy of Charleston, South Carolina, Kailyn Conley of Piggott, Aaron Estes of Evening Shade and Brooke Sherwood of Austin, Texas and eight great grandchildren several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will begin Friday, November 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Ervin Gould, Bro. Calvin Gould and Bro. Matt Gholson officiating. Burial will follow in the Kyler Cemetery located at Southside with arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Brad Brown, Kyle Brown, Adam McLoy, Andrew McLoy, Aaron Estes and Matt Gholson.
Honorary pallbearers are Dale Brown and Craig Sherwood.
Memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association,www.billygraham.org, Phone: 1-877-247-2426.
11/16/2010
Mildred Allsbrooks, 61, of Center, passed away November 15, 2010, at a Shreveport hospice. She was born May 26, 1949. Mrs. Allbrooks was of the Baptist faith.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Waterman Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Ed McRae officiating.
She is survived by:
Mother, Clara Oliver Williams of Waterman
Husband, John Allsbrooks of Waterman
Sons:
Clinton Risinger and wife Brenda of Shelbyville
Jess Allsbrooks of Center
John Allsbrooks & wife Lisa of Nacogdoches
Daughter, DeJuana Risinger of Carthage
Sisters:
Ann Polvadore & husband Roy of Center
Ellen Hearne & husband Roy of Center
Debra Peavy of Carthage
Special Grandson, Colton Risinger
Grandchildren:
Nicky, Jessica, Trey, Marinia, Ivy, Makayla, Autumn and Ruby
Five Great Grandchildren
Special Cousin, Betty Mills of San Augustine
Special Friends, Debbie & Diane
11/12/2010
Nicholas Edward Winstine, age 25 of Carriere, MS, who passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 in New Orleans, LA. Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 15, 2010, at 11:00 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, and burial will be in New Palestine Cemetery under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home. Father Michael Snyder will officiate at the service.
Nicholas was a native of Slidell, LA, and lived in Carriere, MS for the past eighteen years. He was a casino dealer and worked as a secuirty guard at Gulf coast Casinos. Nicholas was also employed by the New Orleans Superdome. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. His hobbies were playing pool, bowling, darts and watching the New Orleans Saints.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Avery J. Bostick, Edward L. Winstine Sr., Louise Sekinger, and Ronald Sekinger. Survivors include his parents, Janet Bostick Magee and husband Edward of Carriere, MS, and Dennis R. Winstine Sr. and wife Sharon of Shelbyville, TX, his siblings, Dennis R. Winstine Jr., Quentin Scott Winstine, Erin Bordelon and husband Kirk, Ryan Magee, Devin Delaney, Daniel Delaney, his grandparents, Mary R. Bostick, Samuel L. Montgomery Jr., and Mamie "Jerrie" Montgomery, his Godmother, Beverly Winstine, aunts and uncles, Natalie Bostick, Dale Winstine Sr., Carmel Henley, cousins, Kyle, Christina and Victoria Bordelon, Tina and Bryan Camaro, Dale Winstine Jr., Jesse Winstine, several other aunts, uncles, and cousins. Nicholas had numerous sincere friends, and will be profoundly missed by all.
Visitation will be Monday, November 15, 2010 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Obituary, Register Book, and Driving Directions can be found on the internet page, www.mcdonaldfh.com.
Jackie Warren “JW” Eaves, Sr., 75, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 at his home. He was born September 1, 1935 in Keatchie, Louisiana to Eugene Eaves and Ola Mae Amburn Eaves.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. E.J. Adams and Bryan Kerr officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jonathon Hurst, Bradley Kerr, Douglas Lynn Eaves, Jr., Brandon Lynn Eaves, Steven Eugene Eaves, Dustin Bridges, Donald Allen Hick, Jr. and Leslie Warren Hicks.
He is survived by:
Wife of 58 years, Adell Eaves of Tenaha
Sons:
Jackie Warren Eaves, Jr. & wife Ginger of Tenaha
Tommy Eaves & wife Rebecca of Tenaha
Douglas Eaves, Sr. of Joaquin
Larry Joe Eaves & wife Delicia of Center
Daughters:
Debra Pratt & husband Gaylon of Joaquin
Elaine Hicks and husband Donald, Sr. of Tenaha
Angela Hurst & husband Edward of Tenaha
Becky Bridges & husband Willy of Tenaha
Brandy Kerr & husband Bryan of Nacogdoches
Grandkids:
Dustin Bridges, Heather Bridges, Rebekah Bridges, Bradley Kerr, Brittany Kerr, Jonathon Hurst, Kristen Dominguez & husband Jimmy, Donald Allen Hicks, Jr. & wife Wendy, Leslie Hicks and wife Jenny, Michelle Partlow, Christina Simms & husband Ricky, Jasa Rodgers, James Eaves, Cynthia Hutto & husband Chad, Steven Eaves & wife Candice, Douglas Eaves, Jr. & wife Jaclyn, Brandon Eaves & wife Harley, and Justin Eaves , Amber Lynn Eaves, KP, and Harley
Sisters:
Barbara Stweart and Husband Author of Tenaha
Lois Woodfin of Tenaha
Sister-in-Law, Maurice Eaves of Tenaha
Also numerous great grandkids, nieces and nephews
Seventeen Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Eugene and Ola Eaves
Infant Daughter, Cynthia Eaves
Brothers, Floyd Eaves, James Eaves, Buddy Eaves, and Bobby Joe Eaves
Sister, Jean McGee and Eva Jane Eaves
A special thanks to Heartsway Hospice.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
11/10/2010
Jean Strong Sorsby, 73, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at a Shreveport hospital. She was born January 31, 1937 in Joaquin to Robert and Clem Strong. Mrs. Sorsby was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church. She was a Past Worthy Matron with the Order of the Eastern Star, Joaquin #903.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, November 12, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Shelby County.
She is survived by:
Husband, Alfred Sorsby of Huxley
Son, Carl “Bubba” Hatcher & wife Goldie of Logansport
Grandsons:
Luke Hatcher of Center
Preston Hatcher of Houston
Granddaughters:
Chrissy Hall of Pittsburg
Annie Jo Hatcher of Logansport
Great Granddaughters:
Ashleigh Byrd of Logansport
Kara Hatcher of Houston
Colby Hall of Pittsburg
Emaley Hall of Pittsburg
Preceded in death by:
Sons, Terry Hatcher, Russell Hatcher and Kim Sorsby
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Gracie Odell Mills, 93, of Corsicana, formerly of Center, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at a Corsicana nursing home. She was born April 23, 1917 in Center to Bascom Bradshaw and Sara Victoria Taylor Bradhsaw. Ms. Mills was a homemaker and seamstress. She was also a life-long member of Short Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center Bro. Ed McRae officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Phyllis Everett & husband Harley of Chandler, Arizona
Vickie Steele & husband Billy of Corsicana
Grandchildren:
Leah Lozano & husband Paul
Bradley Steel & wife Carla
Brent Steele & wife Wendy
Great Grandchildren:
Ambria, Jacob, Jaimen, Dalton, Montana, Bryar and Colt
Sister, Opal Hughes of Center
Brother, Jimmy Bradshaw & wife Myrline of Center
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Bascom Bradshaw and Sarah Victoria Taylor Bradshaw
Husband of 51 years, Clyde Mills
Brother, Doc Bradshaw
Sisters, Polly Adams and Ercel Holcomb
Special Nephew, Charlie Holcomb
Special thanks to the caring staff of Heritage Oaks West, Family First Hospice and Dr. Ken Rogers.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Beth Hopkins Spurlock, 81, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1929 in the Aiken Community of Shelby County to James Clyde Hopkins and Neva Bridges Hopkins. Ms. Spurlock was a member of the XYX Club of Shelby County and the Joaquin VFD Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Joaquin.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 12, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Elmer Mathews officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County.
She is survived by:
Daughters: Betty McDaniel & husband Jerry of Joaquin, Sheila Fisher of Joaquin
Granddaughter, Melissa Sims of Center
Grandsons: Jerry McDaniel of Joaquin, Todd McDaniel of Shreveport
Great Grandchildren: Austin Sims of Center, Treven Sims of Center, Jace Addison Sawyer McDaniel of Joaquin, Hayes McDaniel of Shreveport
Brothers-in-Law: E.C. McSwain of Houston, Kenneth Spurlock & wife Lottie of Joaquin
Preceded in death by:
Husband, June Spurlock
Parents, James Clyde Hopkins and Neva Bridges Hopkins
Memorials can be made in Ms. Spurlock’s name to the Joaquin VFD Ladies Auxiliary.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
11/09/2010
Tara Lea Windham Blue was born August 16, 1971 in Center to Earl Windham and Frances Ellafay Barton Windham. Tara has been missing since November 2001. Memorial services will be held for her at 4:00 pm Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Henry Hughes officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Layla Rae Blue of Lufkin
Mother, Frances Perez of Center
Father and Step-Mother, Earl Windham and Bonnie of Center
Sisters:
Jeannette Biggars & husband Marvin Earl of Leesville, Louisiana
Rena Howard & husband Mike of Center
Michelle Jackson & husband Cecil of Center
Nieces:
Frances “Tana” Gallegos & husband Rosendo of Center
Danie Flores of Center
Jackie Flores of Houston
Rachel Movales of Leesville, Louisiana
Nephews:
Jameson Scott Hughes of Center
Devin Lloyd Jackson of Center
Douglas Leo Jackson of Center
Also numerous great nieces, great nephews, aunts and uncles
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Donald Ray Blue
Paternal Grandparents, Lonnie & Mildred Windham
Maternal Grandfather, Leon Barton
Maternal Grandmother, Ava Bessie Woods
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
11/08/2010
Erasto Hernandez, Sr. , 59, of Center, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will Monday, November 8, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born July 26, 1951 in Tamazunchale, S.L.P., Mexico to Gabriel and Rosa Hernandez.
He is preceded in death by his Father, Gabriel Hernandez and Wife, Maria Hernandez.
He is survived by:
Children: Valdemar & Maura Hernandez, Edith & Abraham Chavira, Gustavo Hernandez, Erasto Jr. & Guadalupe Hernandez, Mayte & Jose Rios
Grandchildren:Almaleyda, Gabriel, Yarasella, Ivan, Rosio, Veronica, David, Cinthia Itzel, Yareli, Brenda, Lexie Dayana and Marvin
Mother: Rosa Hernandez of Mexico
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
11/07/2010
Mrs. Deby Fitzgerald, 57, of Broaddus, Texas, passed away Friday, November 05, 2010 in san Augustine, Texas. She was born March 08, 1952 in Texas City, Texas to the parents of Vertis Wall and Sybil Spell Wall.
Visitation will be Monday, 11/08/2010 from 5:00 til 8:00 pm at First Baptist Church Broaddus. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church, Broaddus, Texas with Bro. Wayne Barth officiating. Interment will follow at Broaddus Cemetery, Broaddus, Texas.
She is survived by:
Husband: Curtis Fitzgerald of Broaddus, Texas
Sons: Shane Fitzgerald and wife Brandy of Kingsport, TN; Shawn Fitzgerald and wife Missy of Mt. Enterprise
Daughter: Bliss Ray and Husband Mickey of Broaddus, Texas
Sisters: Sharon Dawson of Nacogdoches; Carolyn McDaniel of Broaddus, Pam Morgan of Diboll
Grandchildren: Bryce, Brayden, Hayley, Karly, Briley, Lancy, Tanner, Taylor, Brooke, Nigel, Niles, Bub, Shelbie, and Layta
She was preceded in death by her parents Vertis and Sybil Wall
Arrangements under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Online Obituary and condolences posted at www.timeformemeory.com/wymanroberts.
Fern Hensarling, 89 of San Augustine, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Hospice in the Pines Inpatient Unit in Lufkin, Texas. Fern Hensarling was born March 28, 1921, in San Augustine County, Texas, to the late Wood Pate and Lucindy (Goodwin) Pate.
Mrs. Hensarling was a member of Attoyac Missionary Baptist, being, not the oldest member, but being the longest time member. She dearly loved her church and her family.
She is survived by her children Sue and Bo Taylor of Longview, Clifford and Nelda Hensarling of San Augustine, and Ronald Hensarling of San Augustine; grandchildren Scott and Melanie Taylor, Jeff ad Ava Hensarling, Jennifer Meador, and Jess Hensarling; great-grandchildren Dustin Wisenhunt, Ashleigh Wisenhunt, Kaleigha Ray, Madison Taylor, Merrick Taylor and Kiaya Ray; twin sister Faye Mills of San Augustine; sister-in-law Elaine Turner; and special friend Gloria Garrett of San Augustine.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Lamar Hensarling; son Wafford Lamar Hensarling; 3 brothers and 6 sisters.
Servivces will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 11:00 a.m., in Attoyac Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Randy Mills and Bro. Chet Hensley officiating. Visitation will be held in Wyman Roberts Funeral Home Monday, November 8, 2010, 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Attoyac Cemetery. Pallbearers are Billy Hensarling, Kenneth Hensarling, Rhonnie Joe Evett, Stephen Mills, Tim Turner and Lewis Butler.
Online obituary and condolences posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas.
11/05/2010
Mr. Lucious "L.T." Thornton, age 89, entered into rest at a local nursing home in San Augustine, Texas, on November 4, 2010. He was born June 21, 1921, in San Augustine County, to the late Wyley and Maggie "Wells" Thornton.
He is survived by his sons, Ronald Thornton and wife Kathy of Chireno, Ray Thornton of San Augustine, Lynn Thornton of San Augustine, Tom Thornton of San Augustine, Charles "Hoss" Thornton and wife Linda of San Augustine, Hollis Thornton of San Augustine, and William "Bud" Thornton of San Augustine; daughters, Ida Bell Butler and husband Cornell of San Augustine, Mary Sue Wall and husband Robert of Newton, Pat Thornton of San Augustine, and Peggy Brown and husband Jerry of Chireno; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters Mattie Ruth Coulter and Katie Lue Chambers, both of San Augustine.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marie Thornton, son Donald Thornton, 5 brothers and 4 sisters.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2010, 2:00 P.M. in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Bro. Hugh Mixon officiating. Burial will follow in Macune Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.
Visitation will be Friday evening, November 5, 2010, 5:00 til 8:00 P.M..
Online obituary and codolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com
11/03/2010
Charles H. Brannen, Jr., 94, of Center, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born June 25, 1916 in Angelina County to Charles H. Brannen, Sr. and Mary E. Weeks Brannen. Mr. Brannen was a member of First Methodist Church in Center. He served in the U.S. Army.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Friday, November 5, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, November 5, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church with Bro. Joel McMahon officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories in Lufkin.
She is survived by:
Wife, Mae Dell Brannen of Center
Daughter, Brenda Applequist & husband Ed of Center
Grandson, Cary Applequist of Center
Also numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Sister, Mary Estelle Alatalo
Brother, James A. Brannen
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
