07/31/2011
Kenneth Spurlock, 81 of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 in Center. He was born May 21, 1930 in Joaquin to J.G. Spurlock Sr and Essie Jones Spurlock. Mr. Spurlock was a member of Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department, was on the Joaquin City Council for years and served as the Joaquin Mayor Pro Tem.
Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, August 1, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Elmer Mathews officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County.
He is survived by:
Wife, Lottie Spurlock of Joaquin
Daughters:
Liesa Nowlin and husband Terry of Gorman, Texas
Mary Lawrence and husband Steve of Logansport, Louisiana
5 Grandchildren:
Clint Rogers and wife Victoria
Trevor Lawrence and wife Jessica
Britney Hudspeth and husband Daniel
Matt Nowlin
Kaleb Nowlin
Preceded in death by:
Parents, J. G. Spurlock Sr and Essie Jones Spurlock
One Brother, Junior Spurlock
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Rex Lamar Williams, 77, died Friday evening in the Clairmont Nursing Home in Beaumont after an illness. Rex was born in Hawthorn, Shelby County, to William and Belvia Vail Williams. Rex had retired as a superintendent for T.E. Mercer Pipeline. He moved to Sour Lake from Hemphill. Rex was a member of the Greyburg Baptist Church and the Sour Lake Masonic Lodge.
Rex is survived by his son Randy Williams and his wife Jan of Mont Belvieu, TX, one brother Melvin "Mann" Williams and his wife Patty Dean of Hemphill, one sister Mozelle Cox of Marshall, TX, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Lamar Williams.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 31, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, TX. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, Hwy 21, San Augustine, TX
Funeral Services for Mrs. Wanda Fountain Hill, (56) of Center, will be Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at Mt Zion CME Church, Center, Texas, at 11:00a.m. Burial at Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas.
Elder Jimmy Champman, Officiating, Rev. Valencia Scott, Pastor.
Mrs. Wanda Fountain Hill died Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Survivors: mother, Mrs. Sarah (Sue) Fountain, daughter, Chasity Fountain, 1 brother, David Fountain, and 2 sisters, Rose (Connell) Patton, and Anita (Fate) Williams.
Visitation will be at Hicks Mortuary Chapel on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 6pm-8pm.
07/30/2011
Barney Bruce Bridges, 64, of Center, passed away at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center. Mr. Bridges was born November 3, 1946 to Barney Bridges and Blanche Dance Bridges.
Private graveside services were held at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center on August 1, 2011.
He is survived by:
Connie Dance Mattauer of Center
Sammy Dance of Center
07/29/2011
William Dane Parker, 47 of Nacogdoches, TX passed away July 28, 2011 at Memorial Hospital In Nacogdoches. He was born July 14, 1964. Dane was a loving Father and Son, who was loved by many in his life time and will be missed greatly. Memorial Services will be held Sunday July 31, 2011 at 2p.m. at Roseneath Funeral Home in Logansport,LA.
Preceded In Death :
Father-Curtis Parker
Grandmother-Virginia Parker
Grandfather- Floyd Parker
Grandfather- Alonzo Blount
Survived By:
Daughter- Whitney Parker Of Nacogdoches
Son-Dean Parker Of Nacogdoches
Son-Chris Seal and Wife Laura of Nacogdoches
Mother and Stepfather-Elaine and Mike Davis of Joaquin, TX
Stepmother- Linda Parker of Nacogdoches
Sister-Tina Mazie and Husband Myron of Joaquin
Brother- Christopher Parker of Nacogdoches
Sister- Mandy Hale and Husband Brad of Nacogdoches
Sister-Lea Swanson and Husband Michael of Nacogdoches
Step Sister-Rachael Herbison of Joaquin
Step Sister-Shannon Pate and Husband Josh of Joaquin
Also Survived by Many Nieces and Nephews
Virgie Adams Fort, 91 of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at Colonial Pines Nursing Home in San Augustine. She was born December 1, 1919 in San Augustine, Texas to Mac McKinney and Mary Sular Dwire McKinney. Ms. Fort was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star in San Augustine.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, August 1, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Lamar Denby and Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Pallbearers will be Danny Flournoy, Jimmy Rhame, David Lewis, Ronnie Hogue, Virgil Duke and Billy Davis.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Linda Windham and Husband Bro. Don of Shelbyville
Brother: Tommy McKinney and wife Trish
3 Grandsons:
Bryan Donald Windham of Camden, AR
Jeffery Nile Windham of Shreveport, LA
Jason Todd Windham
Nephews: Arlion Lee, Adrian, and Tommy
Also a number of great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by grandson Shane Parker, Brother Wade McKinney
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Teresa Jackson, 52 of Center, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at Good Shepherd Medical Center. She was born February 5, 1959 to Doyle Dimsdle, and Joyce Jernigan Dimsdle. Teresa was a memeber of the Shelby County Republic Women and a loving mother.
Funeral service will be held at Watson and Sons Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 2:00pm with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Visitation will be Monday, August 1, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Alexander, Anthony Harkness, Gary Bailey, Zane Hayes, Shawn Ranford, Antonio Olivas, J. Hayes and Randy Dimsdle. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky Harkness and Waylon Mott.
She is survived by:
Husband, Ricky Jackson of Center
Daughters:
Shellie Hayes and husband Zane of Center
Kelsie Jackson of Center
Grandson:
Bryce Hayes of Center
Mother and Father-in-law Wayne and Jeanie Alexander of Houston
Preceded in death by brother, Donny Dimsdle and parents, Doyle and Joyce Dimsdle
IN Lieu of flowers the family request memorials are made to Truman W. Smith Children's Care Center. Donations can be dropped off at the family's home or at Antiques and More located on San Augustine Street on the square. The family will make a donation to the Children's Care Center in the name of Teresa.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/28/2011
Norma Jean George, 91, of Houston, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. She was born on May 10, 1920 to Leo McSwain and Ada Anthony McSwain. Ms. George was born and raised in Shelby County in the Mt. Herman Community.
The family will receive friends at Woodlawn Funeral Home on Sunday, July 31, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 9:00 am in the Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow Monday afternoon at 3:00 pm at Mount Herman Cemetery in Center, Texas on Highway 7.
She is survived by her son, Gerald E. Myrow; daughter, Deloris A. Allen; brother, E.C. McSwain; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren, son-in-law, E.P. Allen Jr., and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of forty-six years, Leon S. George Jr., three brothers and four sisters.
Mr. James Robert Nutt, age 79, of College Station, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in College Station, Texas.
Mr. Nutt was born July 7, 1932, in Tenaha, Texas, to Robert Trilby "R.T." Nutt and Audrey Jane (Bridwell) Nutt. He retired from Phillips Petroleum with several years service as a chemist.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Nutt of College Station.
Services are set for 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North St. in Nacogdoches, Texas, with Rev. John Gibson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, located at 5127 North St. in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 29, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North St. in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online obituary and condolences may be accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
07/27/2011
Ovia Dell Biggar, 73, of Center, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011 in Bossier City, Louisiana. She was born on November 13, 1937 to Odis Walker and Thelma Lansford Walker. Mrs. Biggar was of the Methodist faith.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, July 29, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Charlie Bush, Bro. Ed McRae and Bro. Kenneth Verner officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be Eric Perry, Jamie Perry, Mitch Sneed, Terry Stanaland, Jeff Cox, Chris Andrews, Henry Hudspeth and Mike Baldwin. Honorary pallbearer will be Steven Stanaland.
She is survived by:
Husband, Joe Biggar of Center
Daughters:
Mona Bowlin and husband, Michael of Center
Tammie Stanaland and husband, Terry of Nacogdoches
Debbie Jordan and husband, Marvin of Spring
Son, Marvin Biggar of Murvaul
Grandchildren:
Eric and Mandy Perry, Vicky and Mitch Sneed, Jamie Perry, Steven and Marissa Stanaland, Krystal and Russell Sowell, Grover and Rhoushanda Anthony, April and Justin Campbell and Keni Jo Biggar.
Great-grandchildren:
Macayla Perry, Macade Perry, Mason Perry, Taylor Sneed, Cody Sneed, Casey Sneed, Matt Sneed, Abby Sneed, Seth Mitchell Sneed, Katy Perry, Pierce Perry, Travis Perry, Trevor Perry, Macayla Williford Perry, Elana Anthony, Gatlin Anthony, Hunter Anthony, Julia Sowell, Jillian Sowell, Jack Sowell and Presley Campbell.
Sisters:
Betty Anderson of Lufkin
Ruby Eddins and husband, Johnny of Houston
Brother, Tommy Walker and wife, Vaneta of Dallas
Numerous Nieces and Nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Odis and Thelma Walker
Husband, S.F. Hogue, Jr.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/26/2011
Funeral services for Justin Jamal Johnson (14) will be Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 11:00am, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 617 Hopkins Street, Center, Texas. Rev. Johnny Johnson & Bro. Freddie Wilson, officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Justin died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at his residence.
Justin attended Center Middle School. Justin's survivors are: parents Nakia & Tammy Johnson, two brothers Jakel Johnson and Jamarh Johnson, and one sister Nagaise Johnson. Justin's grandparents are Rev. Johnny and Earnestine Johnson, Jo Ann and John Jones, and Zelma Moore.
Justin's visitations will be Tuesday, July 26, 2011, between 6:00-8:00pm at Hicks Chapel.
07/25/2011
Devoted wife, loving mother, cherished friend, Evie Audrey Warr Disiere passed away on Monday, July 25, 2011 at the age of 88 in Southlake, TX. Audrey was born on December 19, 1922 in San Augustine County, TX to Elijah Warr and Evie (Coulter) Warr.
Visitation will be at Sullivan Funeral Home on Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, July 29, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Marshall with Dr. David King officiating. Entombment will follow in the future in a family mausoleum at the private Edgemont family cemetery.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Evie Warr; sister, Gladys Whittaker; aunt, Leola Coulter Anderson; and uncle, J.B. Anderson.
She is survived by Francis H. Disiere, her loving husband of 61 years; daughter, Mary Lyn Disiere Noble Hawthorne Howard and husband, Carl; son, David Judd Disiere and wife, Teresa; grandchildren, Nicole Noble, Kristin Stomberg and husband Karl, and Paige Fuller, Hunter and Taylor Cardwell; twelve great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends who knew and loved her.
Audrey Disiere had a passion for helping young people, aviation and agriculture. She achieved many dreams and goals during her life. She earned an appointment to WASP (Women’s Airforce Service Pilots). Audrey was the Original Expeditor for Captain Eddie Rickenbacker of Eastern Airlines after World War II and was also employed by Delta Airlines. She was the founder and owner of The Friendly Neighbor Service for new residents to the Shreveport/Bossier City Community. She also founded the Disiere Day School that opened in 1955. Later, she was a lobbyist to the Louisiana State Legislature for statewide implementation of daycare licensing standards. Audrey was the Northwest Louisiana Civil Defense Coordinator and was an active member of the Shreveport chapter of Zonta International. She held her Texas Realtor’s License and was a Louisiana Insurance Agent. She was a partner in Disiere Insurance Agency and co-founded Deep South Surplus, Inc. Audrey was presented with a Panola County, Texas Forestry Award. She received the East Texas Baptist University 2004 Frank S. Groner, Sr. – School of Development Award for her Generosity.
A memorial fund has been set up for M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Memorials may be sent to Dr. Garcia Manero’s MDS Research, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486 or www.mdanderson.org/gifts.
On-line condolences may be made at www.sullivan-funeralhome.com.
Billie B. Bryan, 96, of Center, passed away peacefully in Dallas on Sunday, July 24, 2011 with family members at her bedside.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Bender officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
She was born November 28, 1914 to Lee and Etta (Carroll) Bickham. Mrs. Bryan was a well-loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Center, where she taught Sunday school in the Children’s Department for 32 years. She was also active in The Women’s Missionary Society. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed.
Mrs. Bryan is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Gene Bryan, Parents, Lee and Etta Mae Bickham, Sister, Bruce Holt and Brother Fred Bickham.
She is survived by:
2 Daughters:
Betty Jane Gilchrist
Nan O’Bryan Garret
3 Grandchildren and their families:
Frances Snider
Alice Chin
Lee Gilchrist
Pallbearers:
David Chadwick, Zack Warr, Larry Ballard, Burton Brown, Joe Anderson and Jason Locke
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Mrs. Charlotte Sutton, 89, of San Augustine, passed from this life on Saturday, July 23, 2011, in San Augustine.
A native of Leona County, Texas, she was born to Alma (Venable) Wolfe and Spencer Wolfe on July 22, 1922. She had lived in San Augustine a number of years. She was employed as a Teacher Assistant working in Education. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in San Augustine.
Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Bro. Skipper Eberlan and Bro. Frank Holrath officiating. Interment will be in the Bronson Cemetery in Sabine County, Texas. Visitation will be Monday evening, July 25, 2011, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia, San Augustine.
Survivors include: Daughters: JoAnna Johnson and Terry of San Augustine; Mary Jones and Chip of Ft. Worth; Tina Sutton and Jo of Flagstaff, AZ; Son: Carlos Bolton and Peggy of Danbury; Brothers: J.S. Wolfe and Nita of Friendswood; Morris Wolfe and Barbara of Lake Fork; Grandchildren: Jeff and Michelle Bolton; Leah and David Fry; Kristel and Roger Blackwell; Mark Bolton; Katy and David Cecere, Claire and Adam Travis; Abby Johnson and Dusty Lout; Great-grandchildren: Jacob Bolton; Sarah Bolton; Bodie Fry; Bailey Fry; Tyler Blackwell; Dylan Blackwell and Elly Lout.
Pallbearers will be Roger Blackwell, Tyler Blackwell, Dylan Blackwell, Jeff Bolton, Jacob Bolton, and Bodie Fry.
Online and obituary condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
07/24/2011
Conrad Edward Nielsen, 69, of Center passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Lufkin. He was born on May 10, 1942 in Albany, New York. Mr. Nielsen served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Rev. Mike Keppler and Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin, Texas.
He is survived by;
Wife, Billie Jean Hogan Nielsen of Center
Sisters-in-law;
Gracie Foresyth of Center
Yvonne Hogan of Conroe
Ruth Hogan of Conroe
Nieces;
Jan Keppler and husband Rev. Mike of Houston
Kay Buchannon and husband Lonnie of Highlands
Nephews;
Harold Hogan and wife Marilyn of Spring
Reed Hogan and wife Linda of Houston
Buddy Hogan of Conroe
Preceded in death by:
Brothers-in-law, Floyd Hogan and James Hogan
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/19/2011
Mr. L.V. Harrison, 84, of Center passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center, Texas. He was born May 23, 1927 in Tenaha, Texas to Rueben Harrison and Ella Mae Redley.
Family and friends visitation will be held from 7pm - 9pm Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, 2011 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Center, Texas with Pastor Freddie Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at West View Cemetery in Center, TX.
He is survived by:
Sons:
Willie Ray and wife Brenda Harrison of Lubbock, Texas
Lonnie V. Harrison of Marton, Texas
Daughters:
Angie Garret and husband Calvin of Center
Sonya Harrison and husband Daryl of Center
Luvici Harrison and husband Justin of Center
12 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by parents Rueben Harrison and Ella Mae Redley.
Arrangements are under the direction of Community Funeral Home in Center, Texas
07/18/2011
David Lee Phelps, 53, resident of Hitchcock, Texas, passed away July 16, 2011. He was born August 4, 1957 in Galveston County to parents B.N. Cotton Phelps and Katherine Phelps. He was a graduate of San Marcos Military Academy. He served in U.S. Marine Corp in the late seventies through early eighties. David worked at Sears as an automotive technician for twenty years.
He was preceded in death by his father, B.N. Cotton Phelps; grandparents, Rosco and Goldie Roberts, Sidney and Emma Phelps.
He is survived by his mother, Katherine Phelps; his brother, Jerry Phelps and wife Pam of Center; uncle, Boots Roberts and wife Adelle of Pearland; niece, Valerie Ogle and husband Tommy of Longview; nephew, Nathan Phelps and wife Amber of Center; great nieces, Maggie Jane Ogle and Mollie Kate Ogle of Longview; great-nephew, Kiptyn Thomas Phelps of Center.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. with interment following at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Brenda Kay Garner, 60, of Center passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011 at ETMC Tyler. Brenda was born on July 9, 1951 to Elmo Campbell and Wilma Corbell Campbell.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Antioch Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Vaughn officiating.
She is survived by:
Husband, Timothy Garner of Center
Sons, James Paul Fenton of McAllen and Joey Lynn Garner of Center
Six Grandchildren
Brother, Larry Glenn Campbell
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to help with the final expenses.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/16/2011
Amy Charlene Walker Brazell, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in Harvey County, Kansas. She was born March 25, 1927 in the Stockman Community of Shelby County, Texas, to Vesse Eugene and Amy G. Williams Walker. Before her first birthday, the family moved to the Centerview Community in the next-door county of Sabine.
When her school days began, she attended the rural Centerview school, where eight grades were taught in only two school rooms. In the fourth grade, she transferred to school in the town of Bronson and finished high school there in 1944. She was valedictorian of her graduating class.
For two years, she attended Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. The following two years she attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism degree in 1948.
Charlene went to San Angelo, Texas, to work on the San Angelo Standard Times, the flagship paper of the Harte-Hanks chain of newspapers. Later, she went to Midland, Texas, and worked for the Texas Company (Texaco). On December 16, 1950, she was married to Douglass Lee Brazell who was employed with Phillips Petroleum Company. She, too, was employed with Phillips for a few years.
The couple lived first in Odessa, Texas, and then Borger, Texas. In 1955, they moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, for the first time. In 1959, they returned to Borger for two years and then came to Bartlesville for the second time. They remained in Bartlesville until January of 1970 when Mr. Brazell took an assignment to Italy. They lived abroad for almost the entire decade of the 1970s, first for 2-1//2 years in Parma, Italy, and then for 7-1/2 years in the Teesside area of Northern England. In late 1979, they returned once more to Bartlesville. They continued to live in Bartlesville up to and then following Mr. Brazell's retirement.
Charlene was predeceased by her husband, her parents; and two brothers, James Maurice Walker and Samuel Irvin Walker. She is survived by son, Gregory Alan Brazell and his wife, Cynthia, and grandsons, Samuel Lee, Joseph Glen and Daniel Alan, and also by her son, Kyle Lee Brazell.
During her lifetime, she was active in family-related activities. She served as Cub Scout Den Mother and several times was Room Mother at school. Her interests were chiefly in reading and study, and she worked for many years on researching her own and her husband's family history. The organizations she belonged to reflected her interest in history and family history. She was a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Bartlesville Genealogical Society. To keep up with her interest, she also belonged to the Historical Society of the county in which she was born, as well as several other counties in which ancestory had lived.
Those who wish to honor Charlene may do so by giving to their favorite charity in her name.
Visitation for Charlene will be held on Sunday, July 17, 1-9 PM, with family present from 6-8 PM, in the Neekamp-Luginbuel Funeral Home, 710 S. Dewey, Bartlesville. A funeral service for her will be held on Monday, July 18, 2011, at 10:00 AM, in the chapel of the Neekamp-Luginbuel Funeral Home. Committal prayers and interment will be directed in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville, by the Neekamp-Luginbuel Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com.
Francis “Marie” Pearce, 76, of Center, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 at her residence under the care of HeartsWay Hospice.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joel D. McMahon III and Bro. Kenneth Vernon officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, July 18, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born February 23, 1935 to Stephen and Polly (Adams) Primrose. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Center.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Stephen & Polly Primrose, Daughter, Donnie Jacobs, Sisters, Mable Sandifer and Lottie Jo Holcomb, Brothers, Lawrence Primrose, John R. Primrose, Prentice Primrose and Phillip Primrose.
She is survived by:
Husband:
Billy Jack Pearce of Center
4 Children:
Joe Jacobs & wife, Mary of Denver, CO
Janet Kay Jahnke of Center
Tommy Jacobs & wife, Laura of Killeen
Billy Jack Pearce Jr. of Center
Grandchildren:
Liz, Amy, William & Kaitlyn
Ricky, Kenny, Rejeana, Susan & Johney
Kristyna, Heather, Sarah & Cheyenne
Nicole, Jennifer, Delilah, Billy Jack III
8 Great Grandchildren
Brother:
Bruce Primrose of Tyler
Sister:
Sue Gordy of Onalaska
Pallbearers:
Billy Jack, Jr., Billy Jack III, Tommy Jacobs,
Kenny Umphries, Ricky Umphries and William Jacobs
Family requests that donation be made to HeartsWay Hospice, 334 437 W. Panola St., Carthage, Texas 75633
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Maurice Wilson, age 77, of Huxley passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011 at his residence. Services will be held at 2:00pm Monday, July 18, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will be in the Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley. Mr. Wilson was a farmer and rancher for many years.
Survivors include:
Wife, Helen Wilson of Huxley
Daughter, Carolyn Odom of Huxley
Grandson, Branley Odom and wife Alleena of Tenaha
Great Grand Daughter, Allison Odom of Tenaha
Brother, Carroll Wilson and wife Barbara of Huxley
Sister-in-Law, Cherry Jones and husband Mike of Center
Aunt, Bernice Cooper of Port Neches
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Marvin and Marie Collum Wilson
Nephew, Ronnie Wilson
Niece, Donna Wilson
Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ Watson & Sons Home in Center, Texas.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Linda Kay Casper, 52, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2011 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Earl Chessher Sr. and Bro. A.G. Odom officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born October 21, 1958 to John Paul and Nellie (Conway) Smith. She was a member of the The Called Out Church in Center.
She is preceded in death by her Father, John Paul Smith and Brother, Bobby Lynn Smith.
She is survived by:
Husband:
Dennis Casper of Tenaha
Mother:
Nellie Smith of Tenaha
Sister:
Barbara Gierman & husband, Ronnie of Coldsprings
Brother:
Paul Smith of Tennessee Colony
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Aunts, and Uncles
Pallbearers:
Bro. Bill Beall, Bro. Steve Adams, Bro. Jeff Casper,
Bro. Phil Casper, Bro. Paul Barr, Bro. Doug Casper, Bro. Jerry Byrnes,
Bro. Darrell Flanagan, Juan Pineda, Douglas Eaves and Rusty Wilson
Family requests donation be made to The Called Out Church in Center, Texas
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Mary Upchurch, 96, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Holiday Nursing Home.
No services are planned at this time.
She was born August 10, 1914 to Minor T. and Clarrisa Clementine (Plaster) Ross.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Minor and Clementine Ross, Husband, Jesse Upchurch II, Son, Jesse Upchurch, III and Son-in-law, Raymond Potts.
She is survived by:
Daughter:
Sue Brod & husband, Phillip of Houston
Daughter:
Glenda Potts of La Porte
Daughter-in-law:
Linda Upchurch of Center
Sister:
Sue Ross Robinson of Lovelady
Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Leona Amburn, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at Holiday Nursing Home.
No Services are planned in Center. Services will be under the direction of Sam Houston Funeral Home in Willis, Texas.
Local Survivors include:
Daughter:
Barbara Amburn of Center
3 Grandsons:
Kelly Amburn and wife Jeannie of Shelbyville
Raymond Amburn and wife Mollie of Center
Billy Jack Amburn and wife Mindy of Nacogdoches
Great Grandchildren:
Amie Forehand, Tiffany Amburn, Casey Amburn
Aron Elliott, Brandon Amburn, Kelly Amburn, Jr.
Cierra Amburn, Carter Amburn and Anna Marie Amburn
Additional Service Information & Survivors will be given at a later time.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
07/15/2011
Mr. Ervin Mott, 75, of Taylorsville, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Louisville, Kentucky.
A native of Broaddus, Texas, he had lived in Kentucky for a number of years. He was employed as a General Contractor and Developer working in Houston, San Antonio, and Kentucky. He was a member of the Broaddus Masonic Lodge #1112 and was a Shiner, and he was a member of the First Baptist Church in Broaddus.
Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011, in the Runnels Cemetery in Broaddus, Texas, with David Hilbert officiating. Visitation will be at the Runnels Cemetery.
Those who are survived by: Daughter and Son-in-law: Benita and Richard Tullis; Grandchildren: Kymberli Mason and her husband, Michael; Michael Tullis and Fiancee' Christina Rock and Stephanie Dobbs; Great-grandchildren: Spencer Dobbs; Samantha Anderson; Stephen Dobbs and Ryan and Stevie Anderson; Brother-in-law: James and Carolyn Bracey; numerous cousins, family and friends.
Preceded in death by sons; Mike Mott and Larry Mott; Grandson, Richard Tullis, Jr.; Wife, Barbara Johnnie Joachimi Mott and a sister, Earline Bracey
Pallbearers will be Michael Tullis, Michael Mason, Spencer Dobbs and Stephen Dobbs
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
07/14/2011
Charles “Eddie” Hancock, age 81, of the Patroon Community, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011 at his residence.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 5pm until 8pm at Mangum Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Buddy Gray and Bro.Welton Blackmon officiating. Military Burial will follow at Dunnigan Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Mike Belgard officiating and military rights will be under the direction of the Local VFW Post 8904.
Mr. Hancock was born January 13, 1930 in Shelby County to Parents, Thomas Andrew Hancock & Hattie (Walker) Hancock. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a foreman for the V8 Ranch for many years and he was a member of the Patroon Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Thomas Andrew & Hattie (Walker) Hancock, his foster parents; Virgie & Clarence Gray, Brother; James Hancock, Sister; Opal and foster Brother; Wayne Gray.
He is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Bill Hancock of the Patroon Community
Children:
Edward Lee Hancock & wife, Gwen of Houston
Kathy Burrow & husband, Jerry Paul of Tomball
Curtis Wayne Hancock & wife, Beth of the Patroon Community
Billy Dale Hancock & wife, Shelia of Anacoco, LA
Grandchildren:
Michael Cassell & wife, Melissa, Timothy Hancock & wife, Jill, Luke Hancock, Brad Burrow & wife, Yvonne, Kimberly Harvey & husband, Jeff, Chris Hancock & wife, Libby, April Hancock, Jeremy Hancock, D.D. Hancock, Sara Hancock, Alix Hancock, Erin Hancock & Tristan Hancock
Great Grandchildren:
Ashley, Zachary & Matthew, Claire, Kobe, Brady & Bryce, Mason, Kaylee & Eli
Sister, Wilene Myers of Gilmer
Foster Brothers & Sisters: Glenn Gray of Center, Winfred Gray & wife, Karen of Austin, Mildred Edmonds & husband, Doug of Center, Buddy Gray & wife, Helen of San Augustine, Opal Singletary & husband, Johnny of Magnolia, Charles Gray & wife, Nell of Conroe and Diann Bragg of Center
Sister-in-law, Bickie Coons & husband, Bob of Magnolia
Brother-in-law, L.B. Cupit & wife, Linda of Orange
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Pallbearers; Brad Burrow, Chris Hancock, Jeremy Hancock, Timothy Hancock, Lucas Hancock,
Jeff Harvey, Brad Goodwin & James Anthony
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Keith Wagnon, 66, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at his home in Center, Texas. He was born February 1, 1945 in Banks, Arkansas to Georgia and Floyd Wagnon. Keith graduated from Center High School in 1964. He began his 33 year career with Southwestern Bell “the telephone company” in 1966. Retirement was never in his vocabulary. Keith continued working in varied entrepreneurial activities.
Keith was an active member of Word of Faith Outreach Center in Haslam, Texas for 24 years, serving on the board and always a popular greeter. Few people made it through the doors without a hug from Mr. Keith.
Services will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Word of Faith Outreach Center in Haslam, Texas, followed by burial at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Watson and Sons Funeral Home.
Keith is survived by his wife, Amanda; daughter, Monette Stockton of Dallas; son, Ken (Doug) Collins and wife, PJ of Lufkin; son, Tracy Collins and wife, Amy of Tenaha; grandchildren, Bryan Collins; Matthew Collins; Ashlee Ray and Hunter Collins; brother, George Wagnon and wife, Laura of Warren Arkansas; sister-in-law, Elaine Wagnon of Center and numerous nieces and nephews.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Georgia and Floyd Wagnon; brothers, Bobby Wagnon and Bruce Wagnon and son-in-law, Kelly Stockton.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/13/2011
John Christopher Raymond, 47, passed away, suddenly, Friday, June 3, 2011 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. A “Celebration of Life” memorial will be held, Saturday, July 23, 2011, at 2:00 pm at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Huxley, Texas, Officiating, Pastor Bobby Warr.
Born March 25, 1964 in Pasadena, Texas to Jesse Carroll Raymond and Winnie Hutto Johnson Raymond. He is a previous resident of Center, Texas.
Chris was the youngest of 5 children and is preceded in death by his parents Jesse C. Raymond and Winnie Hutto Raymond, paternal grandparents, Claimond Raymond and Ozella Anderson Raymond, his maternal grandparents, Alvin Hutto and Mattie Rogers Hutto, and one brother, Wayne Olan Johnson.
Survived by:
Wife, Joyce Raymond
Son, Brain Kent and Maria Kent, of Swan River, Canada
Grandsons, Caleb and Noah Kent
Son, Sparky Kent
Sisters:
Norma Raymond Benuit and Michael Benuit of Canton, Texas and children
Joan Johnson Dean and Orville Dean of Reno, Texas and children
Virginia Johnson Williams and Harold Williams of Orange, Texas and children
Sister In Law, Lois Cherry Johnson of Bridge City, Texas and children
Step Mother, Vivian Armstreet Raymond
Step Brothers:
Lynn Raymond and wife Christine Raymond of Huxley, Texas and children
Jerry Raymond of Huxley, Texas and children
Several friends, cousins, nieces and nephews, and aunts and uncles.
Chris loved spending time with family, especially his grandsons’ Caleb and Noah, Bird Watching, Photography, Cooking, and Wood Working.
07/12/2011
Howard Joseph Ryan, 69, of Center passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 2, 1941 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Howard F. Ryan and Dorothy Yost Ryan. Mr. Ryan was raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended grade school at Holy Angels Catholic School in Oaklahoma City, and high school at St. Gregory's Catholic High school in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He later studied at the Dallas Police Department Police Academy in Dallas, Texas and the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1963. His rank at discharge was Airman 2nd Class. Mr. Ryan also served as a Solo Motorcycle Office for the Dallas Police Department, six year; Criminal Investigator in Matagorda Co, Bay City, Texas, six years; Chief of Police in Blanchard, Oklahoma, five years; Deputy Sheriff in Grady County, Oklahoma, four years; and Deputy Sheriff in Shelby County, Texas, 12 years. He was a licensed Private Investigator with the Texas Private SEcurity Bureau under the Texas Department of Public Safety, Austin, Texas. Mr. Ryan attended Holy Angels Catholic Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Word of Life Church in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
A private memorial service will be held at a later time.
Mr. Ryan is survived by:
Sons:
Howard Joseph Ryan Jr., and wife, Peggy of Florence, Kentucky
Brandon Wayne Ryan, and wife Jamie of Athens
Daughter:
J'Lee Marroquin and husband, Tomas of Alvin
Three Grandchildren
Sisters:
Margaret Louise Vallion of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Martha Sutton Walker of Durango, Colorado
Helen Rose Cooper of Garland, Texas
Cousin:
Maryl Williams and wife Ruth of Harrah, Oklahoma
Ann Strawderman and husband Cliff of Parker, Arizona
Preceded in death by:
Father, Howard F. Ryan
Mother, Dorothy Ryan
Sister, Mary Teresa Ryan
Online Condolences & Tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Emma Jean Moore, 74, of Center, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at Pine Grove Nursing Center. She was born on April 26, 1937 in Timpson, Texas to John H. Bearden and Nellie Grant Bearden.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, July 15, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Rev. Sam Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Blair Cemetery in Timpson.
Pallbearers will be James Jones, Cheyenne Moore, Jordan Sisler, Wyatt Windham, Waylon “Bubba” Griffith, and Larry Malloy.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Bobby Jay Gullett.
Ms. Moore is survived by:
Sons:
Billy Jack Moore and wife, Windy of Shelbyville
Billy Joe Moore and wife, Sharron of Kirbyville
Nine Grand Children and Eight Great Grandchildren
Brothers:
Tommy Bearden of Wills Point; Johny Bearden of Killeen and Robert Bearden of Deridder, Louisiana
Sisters:
Patsy Bearden of Wills Point; Sara Combs of Troupe and Weta Fay Gullett of Wills Point
A Host of Nieces, Nephews and Friends
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Lloyd H. Moore
Daughter, Robbie Nell Moore
Parents, John H. and Nellie Bearden
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Mr. Burton Pickard, 84, longtime resident of San Augustine County, passed from this life on Monday morning, July 11, 2011, in San Augustine.
A native of San Augustine County, Burton was born to Virgie (Chumley) Pickard and Bud Pickard on June 5, 1927. He was employed as a Carpenter, and had worked in the Construction industry most of his life. He served in Air Force during World War II, and also later serving as a Merchant Marine. He was very active lifetime member in the Redland Masonic Lodge #3 in San Augustine, where he was also a Shriner; he also served as Chapter and Council Commandry, and he was awarded the lifetime certificate of Esteri Memory work, he was also active in the V.F.W. Post 9313 in San Augustine. He was a member of the Rosevine Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2011, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Cliff Durham and Rev. Lewis D. (Buddy) Pratt officiating. Interment will be in the Chumley Cemetery in San Augustine County. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine.
His survivors include: His wife: Betty Pickard of San Augustine; Daughter and Son-in-law: Margie Brown and her husband, Bill of Texas City; Sons and Daughters-in-Law: Tommy Pickard and his wife, Colleen of San Augustine; Jerry Pickard and his wife, Cindi of Rosevine; 9 Grandchildren: Caleb Pickard; Colette Pickard-Hanzel; Casey Pickard; Calan Pickard; Audrey Craig; Hollie Craig; Jerry Pickard, Jr.; Cliff Eberlan and Derren Cook; 10 great-grandchildren; Brother and Sister-in-law: Horace Pickard and his wife, Peggy of Nederland; Sisters-and Brother-in-law: Bernice Blue of San Augustine; Eleanor Mills and her husband, Ernest Mills, Jr. of San Augustine.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Bud and Virgie Pickard; Brothers: W.J. Pickard; Howard Ray Pickard, and a Sister: Louise Lyons
Serving as Pallbearers will be Masons.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Clara Anderberg left this world on Sunday, July 10, 2011, the Lord’s day, to be with Him & all her loved ones that have gone before, including her husband Tom, her son Chris, and her grandson Tim. A day she said she had looked forward to since she was 7yrs old, when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior.
She was born to Charlie & Mahala Brittain, in Center, TX, 7th of 10 children. Married to Thomas Axel Anderberg, 3-23-43. This union brought forth 4 children, Thomas Jr., Roger Brian, Charles Christian, & Jennifer Claire; 15 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren. Mom will be most remembered for her devotion to her family & love of children. Always the servant, she was Nursery Director at every church her family attended, and taught Pre-Schoolers for more than 20 years. She was a member of Putnam City Baptist Church & the Fidelis Ladies Sunday School Class. Matt 19:14, “Let the little children come unto Me, & do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.”
Services are at 2pm, Wednesday, July 13, at Mercer-Adams Chapel, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, OK. Viewing will be there from 2-4pm on Tuesday. Graveside service will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Center, TX on Friday, July 15 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to her late grandson Tim’s free medical mission clinic: HopeClinic.org/TimsClinic.
07/10/2011
Meltruem Lee (Bill) Mills, 83, of Houston, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Houston, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 13. 2011, at 10:00 at Greenwood Cemetery in Garrison, Texas with Bro. Bill Taylor officiating. Mr. Mills was born on September 30, 1927, in Nacogdoches, Texas to the late Dewey A. and Vera Socia Mills. Bill served his country in the US Navy. He retired from Oteco as a supervisor. He was a simple man and liked simple things in life. He loved animals and working in the yard and watching things grow. He spent most of his time with his family and he like to cook on the grill for them.
Bill is survived by a daughter, Lynn Mills Bryant Naranjo of Houston; sister, Sarah Elizabeth Smith of Timpson; grandchildren, Jason Alan Bryant and wife, Nancy of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Jaimie Aline Naranjo of Houston and Jonathan Andrew Naranjo of Houston; great-grandchildren, Tyler Atwell Dixon, Ashlyn Elizabeth Dixon, Jackson Maximus-McDaniel Bryant and Addison Quinn Bryant all of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; one nephew, Kenneth Smith of Timpson; as well as numerous other extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Dewey Mills, Jr., James Harold Mills, Thomas Gene Mills and Robert Allen "Bob" Mills. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, from 6-8 pm at Taylor Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson. To sign an online register or to convey condolences please visit www.taylorfh.net.
07/08/2011
Joseph Noah Broeckelman, son of Richard Broeckelman, III and Kendra Savant Broeckelman, was born May 3, 1999, in Lake Ozark, Missouri. He departed this life Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in St. John’s Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of twelve years, two months, and two days.
Joseph is survived by his mother, Kendra Broeckelman, of the home; his father, Richard Broeckelman, III, of Stoutland, Missouri; two brothers, Anthony and Andrew Broeckelman, both of the home; a sister, Paige Broeckelman, of the home; his maternal grandparents, Mary and James Risinger, of Shelbyville, Texas; his paternal grandparents, Mary and Richard Broeckelman, Jr., of Stoutland, Missouri; his paternal great-grandmother, Mary Ann Broeckelman, of Lebanon, Missouri; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He lived most of his life in the Stoutland and Lebanon, Missouri areas, and had attended Stoutland Schools. For the last year, the family had made their home in Shelbyville, Texas, where Joseph completed the sixth grade.
Joseph had attended Patron Baptist Church in Shelbyville, Texas.
He was a typical boy who enjoyed fishing, playing video games, swimming in the lake, climbing trees, and camping. He had a fascination with rocks and liked finding and collecting special rocks. He also enjoyed watching his brothers play, and visiting with his cousins. He had a kind and gentle spirit and was very good with animals. He loved his family dearly and looked up to his older brother.
Joseph was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, and was a caring friend. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Private family services will be held on Friday July 8, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.
Public visitation will be held Thursday July 7, 2011, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon, Missouri.
Burial will take place at Stoutland Cemetery.
If you would like to sign or view the guest book please visit http://www.holmanhowe.com/sitemaker/sites/Holman1/obit.cgi?user=412642Br...
All memorial donations can be made to Burkitt's Lymphoma Research Foundation.
Thomas Joseph Watson, 70, of Amarillo, formerly of Shelby County passed away Wednesday July 6, 2011 at BSA Hospital in Amarillo Texas.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Cousin, Mike Scrimpshire officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 12, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born March 21, 1941 to Clyde E. Watson, Sr. and Cathryn Elizabeth (Hays) Watson. He graduated from Center High School in 1959. Following graduation from Center High School, Tom attended Tulane University, Graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University, with a Bachelor of Science Degree received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry and his certificate of Achievement in Periodontics from Tufts University of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Watson opened his private practice of periodontics in Amarillo in May of 1973 and served the community until December of 1992. He soon became respected for his unselfish devotion to his profession and his patients. He was on staff with all hospitals, provided periodontal care to indigent patients at Amarillo Hospital Dental Clinic and Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, and was a consultant for the V.A. Medical Center in Amarillo. In addition, he was an instructor of Periodontics at Amarillo College, School of Dental Hygiene. He was active in the West Chapter of American Business Clubs, as well as the High Plains Epilepsy Assoc., where he served on the Board of Directors from 1976- 1986. He participated in numerous fund raising events for charities. Following his first heart attack, Dr. Watson sold his practice and sought employment in the Middle East. He was on staff in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia before joining the London Dental Clinic in Dubai, U.A & where he worked from 1993 until retirement in 2009. Dr. Watson returned to Amarillo in December of 2009 to be near lifelong friends and make new ones at his home in the La Tour Condo. Tom was a very kind, generous, and loving son, brother, relative and friend. He cared deeply for his fellow man and touched countless lives through his acts of kindness. Tom was an avid “history buff” and through-out his world wide travels he sought an understanding of the history of the various cultures and the people. He was passionate in his desire for educational opportunity for minorities and disadvantaged people in our world, as well as World Ecology. Tom made this world a better place for everyone he knew and while his death will create a void in all our lives we will be forever grateful to have been so blessed to have him in ours. We will forever carry in our hearts his love and kindness and cherish the wonderful memories he has made for each of us.
The family suggests memorials be to The American Heart Association, The Diabetic Association, The Kidney Foundation or charity of your choice.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Clyde & Elizabeh Watson and Brother, Clyde Eugene Watson, Jr.
He is survived by:
Sister:
Cathryn Hall & husband, Floyd of Brazoria, Texas
Step Nephew and Niece:
Doak Hall of Sweeny
Kim Greer of Normangee
Aunt:
Ruth Smith of Longview
Aunt:
Joyce Thom of Groesbeck
Step-Mother:
Loyce Watson of Center
Numerous Cousins and a Host of Friends
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
07/07/2011
Mitchell Ray “Bubba” Brittain, 19, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, July 07, 2011 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born November 11, 1991 in Galveston, Texas to Roland Brittain and Jessie Renee Jones Brittain.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, July 8, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Union Cemetery in Tenaha with Larry “Dude” Jones officiating.
He is survived by:
Mother, Jessie Renee Acker and Stepfather, Dewayne of Tenaha
Father, Roland Brittain of Tenaha
Sisters, Alexis and Heather Brittain of Tenaha
Grandfather, Kelly Robertson of Tenaha
Also, Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Mr. Marvin Vernon Hightower, 89, of the Grapevine Community in San Augustine County, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in San Augustine.
A native of San Augustine County, Texas, he was born to Vera Myrtle (Wagstaff) Hightower and James Andrew Hightower on March 18, 1922. He was employed as a Carpenter working in the Construction Industry for many years. He was a member of the Grapevine Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon.
Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011, in the Dickerson Cemetery in San Augustine County, with Bro. Jerry Neal Hightower, Jr. and Bro. Robert Byley officiating.
His survivors include: Daughter: Ann Lowe, and her husband, Charles of Broaddus; Sons: Dug Hightower, and his wife, Martha of San Augustine; Wayne Hightower, and his wife, Brenda of San Augustine; Vernon Ray Hightower of San Augustine; and Jerry Hightower and his wife, Debbie of Delight, Arkansas; Sisters: Frankie Nell Davis of Clyde, Texas; and Katy Lou Wiley of Nederland; and Lola Bell Runnels of Nacogdoches; Daughter-in-law: Rhonda Kay Hightower of San Augustine; Brother-in-law: James Evans of San Augustine; and Sister-in-law: Shirley Hightower of San Augustine; 20 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Lousie Hightower; Sons, Wyman Doyle Hightower and Marvin Hightower; Grandchildren: Herbert Wayne Hightower; Charles "Peanut" Lowe; Shawna Pierce; Sherri Terry; and Jessica Hightower; Brother: Jackie Doyle Hightower, and Sister: Norean Evans.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Mr. Jack Dewey Cooper, age 90, of Nacogdoches, Texas, (formerly of the Chinquapin area of San Augustine County) passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Lexington Place.
Mr. Cooper was born June 30, 2011, in Kaufman Texas, the son of the late Katherine and Dewey Cooper. He was a former longtime resident of San Augustine County. Jack retired as a pipeline inspector following several years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Delores Cooper of Nacogdoches; daughters, Linda Huffman of Hemphill, Texas, Jean Culver of Dallas, Texas, and Diane of Dallas, Texas; step-daughters, Kim Shutter and Monica Polley, both of Nacogdoches; son, Jack Wayne Cooper of Houston, Texas; step-son, Kenny Wall of San Augustine, Texas; sister, Bobbie Cooper of Ore City, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a wife, Ruth Cooper; sons, Jackie Cooper, David Cooper, Danny Cooper,a nd Ronnie Cooper; and brothers, Pat Cooper and Coonie Cooper.
Funeral services are set for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas, with Rev. Glenn Jordan officiating. Interment will follow at Rosevine Cemetery, located on FM 1 in the Rosevine Community of Sabine County, Texas.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
07/06/2011
Graveside services honoring the life of Geraldine Davis Bounds, 93, will be held Friday, July 8, 2011, 11:00 am, at Forest Park West Cemetery, in Shreveport. Officiating will be Reverend Harold Henson. The family will meet with friends, Thursday, July 7, 2011, 4:00-7:00 pm at Rose-Neath Chapel in Logansport, LA.
Geraldine was born March 17, 1918 to Corhron and Alma Schollar Davis in Joaquin, Texas. She passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at her residence in Joaquin, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Bounds was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was a wonderful homemaker. She loved her family dearly, and, had a loving relationship with her Katrina rescued dog, Goober.
Preceding Mrs. Bounds in death was her husband, Pershing M. Bounds, her parents and a brother, Cohron Davis, Jr.;
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Myron Bounds, Don Bounds, and wife, Anne, and Dean Bounds; daughter LaFern Terrell and husband, Paul; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Grandchildren will honor their grandmother by acting as pallbearers.
Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home Logansport, Louisiana
07/05/2011
Jerry Hendricks, 57, of Center, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2011 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating. Burial will follow at Waterman Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 7, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born January 25, 1954 in Center, Texas to Arvel and Beatrice (Livingston) Hendricks.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Arvel & Beatrice Hendricks, Sister & Brother-in-law, Joy & Herman Bailey and Brother, Stanley Hendricks.
He is survived by: Wif, Rita Hendricks of Center
3 Brothers:
Lawayne Hendricks & wife, Beverly of Center
Larry Hendricks & wife, Beverly of Center
James “Bud” Hendricks of Center
4 Sisters:
Barbara Renfro & husband, Jimmy of Center
Patsy Adams & husband, James of Joaquin
Rebecca Windham & husband, David of Center
Sheila Eubank of Shelbyville
Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law:
David & Shana Whitton of Center
Becky Sims of Center
Ann Livingston & husband, Richard of Center
Verl Redmon of Henderson
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers: Lonnie Cockrell, Vernon Renfro, Andy Bailey, Weldon Bailey, Josh Hendricks and Bart Hendricks
In Lieu of Flowers Family Request Donations be made to Mangum Funeral Home for funeral expenses.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Funeral services for Mary Eva (Murphy) Rogers, 83, of Timpson, TX will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, July 7, 2011, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Rev. Elmer Mathews and Rev. Tim Lovelady officiating. Interment will follow in Caledonia Cemetery, Rusk County, TX. Mrs. Rogers passed away July 5, 2011, in Nacogdoches, TX.
Born October 30, 1927, in the Caledonia Community of Rusk County, TX, Mary Eva (Murphy) Rogers was the daughter of the late Bob and Minnie Ola (Ash) Murphy. She graduated from Timpson High School in 1945. On August 4, 1946, she married Charles D. “Jimmy” Rogers. Not only did she lovingly care for her family, she also was willing to work outside her home. Her talents were many and allowed her to be a floral designer, rural mail carrier, and home health aid. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church, Timpson, and was secretary/treasurer of Caledonia Cemetery Committee.
Survivors include her daughters Brenda Whiteside of Timpson and Lila Lovelady and husband Tim of Kingwood, TX; 3 grandchildren: Matt Whiteside, Beki Smith and husband Phil, and Leah Lovelady; and 2 great grandchildren: Reagan Andrew Smith and Taylor Marie Smith.
In addition to her parents, Mary Eva Rogers was preceded in death by husband Charles D. “Jimmy” Rogers, son-in-law Jim Whiteside, 2 brothers: Joel Murphy and Hoya Murphy, and sister Ozella Mansinger.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 7, in Taylor Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Good Hope Baptist Church, 1937 CR 4653, Timpson, TX 75975. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975 is in charge of arrangements.
07/02/2011
Mertie Lee Belsha, 91, of Center, TX, passed away Friday, July 2, 2011 at Holiday Nursing Center. She was born September 21, 1919 in Patroon, Texas to Steven Henry Austin Walker and Virgie Lee McKinzie. Mertie was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Center, TX.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Sunday, July 3, 2011 and 8:00am to 9:00pm, Monday, July 4, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Rev. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Lynn Burns, Michael Sowell, Leonard Michael McGhen, David Shires, “Bubba” McGhen and Kyle Windham. Honorary pallbearers will be James O’Neal, Steven Brian Walker, William Wesley Walker, Kevin Gates, Scott Gates, Glen McNeil and Jason Windham.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Geraldine McGhen and Husband, Mike of Center.
Grandchildren:
Pam and Michael Sowell of Center, Michael and Melissa McGhen of Center, Charles McGhen of Center and Misti Thorton of Louisiana.
Great Grandchildren:
Lynn Burns of Center, Michael and Ashlee Sowell of Center, Ashton, Ethan and Rebekah McGhen of Center, Dio Gibson McGhen of Center, Brittanie, Mercedes, Jazzmine and Skylar Thorton of Louisiana, Bethany Lane McGhen of SanDiego, California.
A Host of Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Leonard Belsha
Parents, Steven Henry Austin Walker and Virgie Lee McKinzie Walker
Twin Sister, Gertie Heafner
Brothers, James Walker, Dennis Walker and Roma O’Neal
Daughter, Norma Hutto
Great Grandson, Chayton Arthur McGhen
Donations may be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Estelene Strong Hill, 86, went to be with her Heavenly Father in the early morning hours of July 1, 2011. Having previously resided in Nederland, Texas, she was a resident at Summer Place Nursing and Rehabilitation at the time of her death.
Estelene was born in Huxley, Texas on February 25, 1925, to parents Virgil and Fleta Strong as the fourth of nine children. A child raised during the depression, she attended Shelbyville schools while working on a humble family farm. After moving to Beaumont following graduation from Shelbyville High School in 1943, she obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Lamar University and later her Master’s degree from Stephen F Austin University in Nacogdoches. While pursuing her education, she worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and Mid-Jefferson County Hospital. She led by example to motivate others to pursue educational goals despite hardships and setbacks.
A devout believer in quality education, she dedicated her life to the education of young people. She began her career as a public school teacher in the Port Arthur Independent School District, followed by a twenty-two year teaching profession at Sabine Pass Independent School District, teaching 1st and 5th grade, and retiring in 1992. Following retirement, she continued to tutor students in the quest of academic excellence.
Until her illnesses prevented her from regular attendance, she was an active member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Beaumont where she served as a congregation hostess, choir member, as well as a piano and accordion player. She delighted in serving her Lord Jesus Christ and sharing the gospel with others. Her Biblical wisdom was an inspiration and encouragement to all she came in contact with. Her passions also included traveling, reading, and gardening.
She is survived by her three children, Leslie Craig Hill of Nederland, Arthur Hill and wife, Kathy Hill of Hamshire, and Martha Hill of Dallas; grandchildren, Jessica Hill of Dallas and Zeke Hill and wife, Jessica Hill of Nederland; brothers, Elzine Strong and wife, Doris Strong of Lufkin, and GW Strong and wife, Bettie Strong of Center; sisters, Lottie Hammett of Orange, Louise ‘Boggie’ Pickering and her husband, Ronnie Pickering of Vidor, and Irene Mayfield of Center. Lovingly known as “Aunt Esther”, she leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Hill; parents, Virgil and Fleta Strong; sisters, Mildred Wooten of Orange, Texas and Mozelle Recquardt of Magnolia, Texas; and brother, Billy Tom Strong of Center, Texas.
Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2011, at Strong Community Church, Huxley with interment to follow at Strong Cemetery, Huxley under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of her family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Broussard’s.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that monetary contributions be made to Triumph Ministries International, P.O. Box 180309, Arlington, Texas 76096-0309.
07/01/2011
Funeral services for Mr. John Ermon “Gotch” Starkey, age 83, of Gary, TX, were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2011, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Thad Mills officiating. Interment followed in Corinth Cemetery. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Starkey passed away on Friday morning, July 1, 2011, in Tyler.
John Ermon Starkey was born on Oct. 27, 1927, in Panola County, TX to James Culberson and Emily Leon Woods Starkey. He graduated from Gary High School. Mr. Starkey married Wanda Mae Nutt on March 6, 1948, in Clayton, TX. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Mr. Starkey worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction business until his retirement. He loved gardening, fishing, and hunting. Mr. Starkey moved back to Panola County in 1989, from Shepherd, TX and was a member of the Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Gary. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Marion and Lovis Starkey; his parents; two grandsons, Clint and Clay Donnan; and his son, Larry Dale Starkey.
Mr. Starkey is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wanda Mae Nutt Starkey of Gary; three daughters, Linda Choate and husband John of Gary, Retha Starkey of Center, and Betty Riggs and husband Wayne of Gary; daughter-in-law, Linda Starkey of Frankston; ten grandchildren, Kim Nichols, Jerry Thomas, Shellie Coppenbarger, Amber Ross, Cody Donnan, Eric and Justin Riggs, Tammy Bearden, Trisha Evans, and Marie Pendleton; and eighteen great-grandchildren, Max Nichols, Kirsten Coppenbarger, Jessica Thomas, Marissa and Emily Flores, Alex Ross, Caelan and Clara Donnan, Cole Riggs, Blade and Nikke Gillispie, Tori, Kaytlynn, and Breanna Evans, Baylee, Brenden, and Christopher Brown, and Cullen Pendleton.
Serving as pallbearers were John Choate, Cody Donnan, Eric Riggs, Justin Riggs, Wayne Riggs, and Junior Odum.
If desired, memorials may be made to Corinth Cemetery Assn., P.O. Box 507, Timpson, TX 75975.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.
Sandra "Sandy" Carole Beene Griffin, 58, of Lufkin, was born April 30, 1953 in Watsonville, California. She passed away Friday, July 1, 2011.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Griffin of Lufkin; son and daughter-in-law, Rusty and Laura Griffin of Lufkin; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeri and Hardy Meredith of Nacogdoches and Jana and David Poole of League City; grandsons, Heath Meredith, Blake Meredith, Hardy Christopher Meredith, Garrett Few, Scott Fink and Mason Rodriguez; granddaughters, Natalie Poole and Janiel Rodriguez; mother, Carole Beene of Lufkin, and a number of other family members.
Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Beene.
Sandy and Bobby were married on January 24, 1976 in Houston, Texas. Their thirty-five years together included horse riding, entertaining friends and running a welding business. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and animals. Sandy was one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Expressions of sympathy in Sandy's memory may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 1504 W. Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904.
Services for Sandy will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2011 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel,.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at Gipson Funeral Home.
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com
Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home; 1515 S. Chestnut, Lufkin, Texas; 936-634-4411
