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06/30/2013
Freddy Ray Ellison, 62, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 29, 1950 in McKinney to Simon Frederick Ellison and Julie Irene Preskett Ellison.
No funeral service is planned.
He is survived by
Son: John L. Ellison of Dallas
Daughter: Christi DePaul and husband, Shane of Dallas
Granddaughter: Coryn DePaul
Grandson: Corbin “Lil Fred” DePaul
Sister: Sue Matthews and husband, Milton of Garland
Brother: Billy Bob Ellison of Valley View
Nephew, who resided with him for the past two years: Barry Ellison and wife, Janet
Numerous other nieces and nephews
Special Friend: Leanne Mason of Center
A host of other friends
Mr. Ellison is preceded in death by his parents, Simon Frederick Ellison and Julie Irene Preskett Ellison.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/27/2013
Michael Edward Boyd, 56 of Carthage, departed this Earthly Home to be with our Lord on June 26, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Pine Grove Baptist Church, Holland Quarters community, Carthage. Burial will follow in the Holland Quarters Cemetery, Carthage under the direction of Garmon Funeral Home of Henderson.
Michael Edward Boyd was born on August 27, 1956 in Shelby County, Texas to Johnny and Eula Mae Mason Boyd. Mike accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Holland Quarters Community. He attended the public schools in the community and graduated with the Class of 1974.
Michael Edward Boyd united in marriage to Eula Faye Hawkins and to this union two children were born. His working career was with Kelly's Collision of Carthage as a Certified Painter for many years and he loved spending time with his family and friends playing softball, camping, barbecues or just sitting under the trees talking. Mike's true passion was his sports; the Dallas Cowboys, the L.A. Lakers and let's not forget those Carthage Bulldawgs!
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Eula Mae Mason Boyd and son, Rodrick.
Michael Edward Boyd leaves to cherish his memory ~ a loving wife, Eula Faye Boyd; daughter, Nekima Nisha Boyd; three brothers, John (Evelyn, who he loved like a sister) Boyd; Charles Westmoreland and Linzell Smith; sister, Bobbie Reid and many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Public viewing for Mr. Boyd will be held, Friday, June 28, 2013 from 2-5 pm at the funeral home and family visitation from 6:30-7:30 pm at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Carthage.
Online guest book and condolences may be made at www.garmonfuneralhome.com.
Jessie D. Roberts, 84 of Henderson, departed this life on June 15, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Mt. Enterprise. Burial will follow in the Blanton Cemetery, Mt. Enterprise under the direction of Garmon Funeral Home of Henderson.
Mr. Jessie D. Roberts was born on September 12, 1928 to Jessie and Robirda Edwards Roberts in Rusk County, Texas. He attended the Mount Grove public schools in his community and united with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Jessie was an avid guitarist, organizing the musical group: "A.D. & The Night Rockers"; he was called "A.D. He loved his music and was well known throughout East Texas. Jessie was also known as the "Soda Water Man" during the revivals.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Robirda Roberts; brother, R.B. Roberts and sister, Mae Helen.
Jessie D. Roberts leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Annie Townsend Roberts of Henderson, Texas; children, Catherine Hodge (Milton) of Henderson, Texas; Debbie Woods of Nacogdoches, Texas; Carletus Patrick (Cleopatra) of San Diego, California and Judy Roberts of Longview, Texas; eleven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; his siblings, Jessie Lee Brown and Dortha Roberts, both of Galveston, Texas and Clara Mills of Los Angeles, California; caregivers, cousins: Linda Harris, Pete and Nell McClendon and Nevelyn Jones; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Online guest book and condolences may be made at www.garmonfuneralhome.com.
Mike Osby, Sr., age 62 of Timpson, passed away Tuesday night, June 25, 2013 at Hospice of East Texas, Tyler, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, June 28, 2013 from 6pm until 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, Texas. Services will be held at 11am Saturday, June 29, 2013 at First Smyrna Baptist Church, Timpson, Texas with interment at Smyrna Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. Officiating will be Elder Marvin Jackson, Sr.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Chante Osby of Garland, Texas
Anita Tutt and husband Douglas of Timpson, Texas
Sons:
Lavar Osby and wife Pennille of Houston, Texas
Jeremy Osby of Houston, Texas
Mike Osby, Jr. of Dallas Texas
16 Grandchildren; 19 Great Grandchildren
Mother, Yvonnie Harris of Nacogdoches, Texas
Brothers:
Alford Osby of Houston, Texas
Calvin Osby of Houston, Texas
Sisters:
Brenda Gaston of Dallas, Texas
Faye Johnson of Timpson, Texas
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
Funeral services for Neveska “Neg” Williams Alexander Wheatley, 84, will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, LA with Reverend Charles Hall and Reverend Lance Cypert officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery in the Bethel Community, LA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 28, 2013.
Neg was born September 23, 1928 in Stockman, TX to Walter and Willie Ada Muckleroy Williams and passed away June 27, 2013. She was a member at First Baptist Church in Logansport, LA.
Preceding Neg in death was her husbands Lewis Alexander and Dured Wheatley; parents; sisters Elwanda Bartin, Mickey Spaulding, Bobbie Jo Starr; brothers Temple Williams, Gibbs Williams, granddaughter Natalie Wait.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her son Don Alexander and wife Renee; daughter Debbie Nicholas and husband Charles; brothers Banks Williams and wife Dorothy, Buck Williams and wife Melba, and Lowell Randall Williams and wife Karen; grandchildren Ginny Pollard and husband Jared, Matthew Alexander, Braxton Nicholas, Paul Nicholas, and Jason Nicholas.
Those honoring Neg as pallbearers will be Mike Wheatley, David Cunningham, Troy Alexander, Kenneth Hadley, Gary Henderson, and David Graves.
The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff of Garden Park Nursing and Rehab and Saint Joseph’s Hospice staff for their special love and care.
Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport, Louisiana.
Daisy Snider, age 93, long time resident of San Augustine County, passed from this life early Thursday morning, June 27, 2013, in San Augustine.
Ms. Daisy was born to Georgiana (Yates) Goings and Thomas Goings on September 23, 1919, in Shelby County, Texas. She was the youngest of 10 children, 7 of whom reached maturity. She is the last surviving (Goings) and next to the last surviving (Snider) Aunt.
She is preceded in death by her son, Ken Snider; Her husband of 69 plus years Mr. Buck Snider; grandsons, Ken Snider, Jr. and John Grissom.
Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with interment following in the Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine. Officiating will be Bro. Frank Holrath, and Jackie Bell. Visitation will be Sunday evening, June 30, 2013, from the hours of 5 pm to 8 pm at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas.
She is remembered and cherished the most by her daughter and son-in-law: Judith (Judy) and Arnold Soucie of San Augustine; Her Daughter-in-law: Ruth Snider; Grandchildren: Michelle Grissom Anderson and her husband Scott, Steve Snider and Wayne Grissom and his wife, Allyssa; and Tony Soucie and wife, Laveena; Her Great-Grandchildren: Alex Anderson, Andrew Soucie and Alexander Soucie, along with Abbie Grissom and Ashton Grissom. Numerous nieces and nephews who have been as close as children, and several special "children" that were chosen along the way
Pallbearers will include, Lane Chambers, John Stine, Clint Chambers, Terry Johnson, Alvin Newton and Greg Newton. Honorary Pallbearers will include, Clyde Epps, Mike Tollett and Tommy Hunter.
online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
06/26/2010
Marvin Benton Crocker, known to all as Ben Crocker, age 41, passed from this life Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Catlin County, Arkansas. He was born to Bill and Annette Crocker in Nacogdoches, Texas on June 6, 1972.
Ben is survived by:
Wife, Shirley Crocker of San Augustine
Parents, Bill and Annette Crocker of San Augustine
Children:
Patrick and Ashley Crocker of Bernard, Texas
Holly Crocker of Palestine
Step-children:
Jason and Tonya of Nacogdoches
Billy Ray and Deloris of Garrison,
Julie and Roger of Sand Hill,
Karen and Eric of Wells,
Joy of Nacogdoches
Randy and Vicky of Center
Brother, Bill and Ruby Crocker of San Augustine
Grandmother, Peggy Smith of San Augustine
Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and great-nieces. So many friends that he hunted and fished with. Bro. Bob and Delilah Grass of Garrison and Mike and Lisa Bently of Melrose were some of the Closest friends.
He was preceded in death by his grand-parents Earl and Francis Crocker; grandfather Pat Smith.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 29, 2013 in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Sonny Scarborough officiating and burial will follow in Little Flock Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Alan Eberlan, Ben Eberlan, James Monte, Jerry Dickerson, Red Christian, Matt Caswell, Jonathan Dees.
Visitation will be Friday June 28, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 W. Columbia St., San Augustine, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas.
Patrick Wayne Murphy, 64 of Center passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Memorial Hermann, Memorial City in Houston, Texas due to an illness.
A Memorial Service will be held at Short United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 2:00pm with Bro. Ed McRae officiating.
Patrick was born on March 18, 1949 to Jack and Melba Murphy in Center, Tx. He was employed for 25 years at Big Tin Barn and 4 years at Walmart as a door greeter.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jack Monroe Murphy & Melba Frizzell Murphy, Infant Brother, James Alvin Murphy, Brothers, James Alvin Murphy and Jack Michael Murphy, and Niece, Jacqueline Murphy Gibbs
He is survived by wife: Donna Murphy
Brother: Thomas Paul Murphy and wife Dorothy of Center
Sisters:
Donna Murphy Sisto of Houston, TX
JoAnn Murphy Morrow of Nacogdoches, TX
Children:
Stacey Murphy & Wife Stacey of Willis, TX.
Tracy & Wife Christina of Montgomery, TX.
Jason Murphy of Conroe, TX
Christina Murphy & Daughter-in-law Diana Sims of Houston, TX.
Don McCurdy & wife Jennifer of Houston, TX
Ronnie McCurdy of Tomball, TX
Darryl McCurdy & wife Tiffany of Spring, TX
Chuck McCurdy & wife Sharon of Cypress, TX
15 Grandchildren:
Kyndal Murphy, Kelsi Shelton, McKenzie Murphy, Ashlyn Murphy, Cody Murphy, Hunter Stanley, Easton Murphy, Brittany McCurdy, Stephanie McCurdy, Brandon McCurdy, Darian Simpson, Delaney Simpson, Dean McCurdy, Allison McCurdy, and Taylor McCurdy.
2 Great-Grandchildern: Keaton & Austin McCurdy
Numerous nieces, nephews & friends.
Special Friends:
Joe Shaw of Conroe
Don Odle of Conroe
Betty Samford of Center
Margaret Andrews of Center
Myrline Bradshaw of Center
Harold Malone of Nacogdoches, TX
Niece Tina Sowell & husband Lee
Peggy Monk
Betty Grimsley
Honorary Pall Bearers are as follows:
John Monk, Darren Vaughn, Pete Andrews, Frankie Windham, Charles Hall, Jimmy Bradshaw, Ben Samford, Woodrow Foster, Travis Brittian, Sammy Monk and Timothy Murphy.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Short United Methodist Church in care of John Monk at P.O. Box 854, Center, TX. 75935 or during the time of the memorial service.
Claire Brothers Funeral Home in Houston is in charge of the arrangement.
06/25/2013
J.T. Clark, 76 of Center, passed away Thursday evening, June 20, 2013 at his residence. Services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Triumph Church, Center, Texas. Interment to follow at Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. Services will be officiated by Prince Howard Cloudy.
He is survived by:
Wife, Eldrid (Mollie) Clark of Center
2 Daughters: Sherron Clark King and Sheila Clark of Houston
3 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren
Brother, Cleveland Clark of Houston
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
06/24/2013
E. C. McSwain, 87, of Houston, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 in Woodville. He was born June 26, 1925 in the Choice Community of Shelby County to Leo McSwain and Ada Anthony McSwain. Mr. McSwain joined the United States Merchant Marines and went on to serve in the Marine Corps during World War II. He later became a master plumber, owning and operating Cashmere Plumbing Company in Houston for over 25 years.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Charles Collett officiating. A Military Honors graveside will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Randy McSwain, Brian McSwain, Don McSwain, Jason Locke, Kyle Locke, Patrick McSwain and Matthew Surface. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Hart, Jerry Myrow, Larry Scott, Bill Distefano, Cecil Hart, Ted Hopkins, Guy Hopkins, Freeman McSwain, Greg Hart and Kenny Hart.
He is survived by
Son: Keith McSwain and wife, Shyrel of Colmesneil
Daughters:
Kathy Jones and husband, Teral of Colmesneil
Kay Lynn Surface and husband, Mike of Fulshear
Daughter-in-law: Elaine McSwain of Spring
Grandchildren:
Randy McSwain of Spring
Brian McSwain of Katy
Don McSwain of Cypress
Jason Locke of Center
Kyle Locke of Nacogdoches
Kathryn Hudman of Tarkington
Matthew Surface of Fulshear
Meagan Surface of Houston
Katelyn Surface of Houston
Bonnie Inamdar of Houston
Patrick McSwain of Houston
20 Great Grandchildren
Brother-in-law: A.M. “Bo” Scott of Center
Numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by
Wife of 51 years: Gwen McSwain
Son: Kerry McSwain
Brothers: Hugh McSwain, Leon McSwain
Sisters: Lona McSwain, Delva Fountain, Norma George, Ora Mott, Odell Hart, Laura Jean Scott
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Betty Jo Harper Foster, 86, of Center, passed away June 22, 2013 at Life Care Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born October 5, 1926 in El Dorado, Arkansas to J.E. Harper and Inez Alford Harper. Ms. Foster was a member of the Preceptor Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma PHI, a member of Center Country Club and also a member of First United Methodist Church in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Joel McMahon officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be C. Scott Massey, Mike Walker, David Chadwick, Rick L. Campbell, John Lee Pigg, Josh McAdams, John Griffin and Frank E. Parker Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be W.I. Davis, James Campbell, Dr. Earl Grant, John Mobley, Rhett Stone, Gail Cuculic, Billy Bob McAdams, T. J. Chapman, Joe Louis Jones and John Black.
She is survived by
Daughter: Bonnie Walker of Austin
Sons:
Tolbert L. (Buster) Foster of Aledo
James Robert Foster of Rockport
Grandsons:
Clayton Foster Walker of Dallas
Mason David Walker of Austin
Preceded in death by
Parents: J.E. Harper and Inez Alford
Husband: Tolbert Foster
Brother: Doug Harper
A special thanks to Marie Small and family for many years of devoted assistance, Kelle Williams, Progressive Care Center administration and staff, and Life Care Centers of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
6/22/2013
Eric Ray Risinger, 33, of Huxley formerly of Montana, passed away suddenly, Saturday, June 22, 2013 at his residence.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wes Hall officiating.
He was born September 7, 1979 in Nacogdoches. He was a commercial diver and he also served in the US Army for 6 years and served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Mac Ballard & Gerri Cooper.
He is survived by:
Children:
Kayli McWhorter & Peyton Risinger
Mother: Myra Durham of Huxley
2 Aunts:
Janet McLeod & husband, Tom of Shreveport
Kathy Vining & husband, Burt of Austin
Uncle: David Ballard & wife, Karen of Deer Park
Cousins:
Shari Sautner
Amanda Shofner
B.J. Vining
Tony Vining
Samantha Vining
David McLeod
Blake Ballard
Sabrina Ballard
Special Friend: Beth
Father: Herman Ray Risinger of Lufkin
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
6/20/2013
Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Hooper Simon, 52 of Timpson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the Wallace Chapel Baptist Church, South Marcus Street, Timpson. Burial will follow in the Camp Ground Cemetery, Mt. Enterprise under the direction of Garmon Funeral Home of Henderson.
Mrs. Gladys Hooper Simon was born on August 18, 1960 to the late Ms. Mahaleia Moore in Timpson, Texas. She attended schools in the Timpson ISD where she graduated high school in 1978. She attended college at Panola Jr. College and graduated from Stephen F. Austin University earning her B. A. Degree in Elementary Education. She also did graduate studies toward her Master’s Degree.
Mrs. Simon worked as a Medical Transcriptionist at Memorial Hospital in Center, Texas while attending college. She began her teaching career at Timpson ISD where she taught all subjects from Kindergarten to 5th grade and she later became a Math Specialist where she worked until she retired in May, 2013 after putting in twenty-two years of service.
Gladys accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Wallace Chapel Baptist Church where she was very active. She served as church treasurer, secretary, choir member, and wherever else she was needed. Gladys loved her church very much and found great joy in serving.
Gladys passed peacefully from her physical life of a lengthy illness to her new home to live with the Lord on Monday afternoon, June 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mahaleia Moore; her father, Lee Berk Rather; father and mother-in-law, Samuel Jamie and Cillersten Simon, brother, Paul Rather and a brother-in-law, Elijah Simon.
She leaves to cherish her memories: husband of thirty-one years, Ronald Eugene Simon, Timpson, Texas; daughter, Chaska (Toby) Griffith, Cedar Hills, Texas; Ryan Simon and girlfriend, Kisa Jones, Arlington, Texas; two grandchildren, Courtland and Ashlynn Griffith, Cedar Hill, Texas; two step-grandchildren, Shakur Johnson, Timpson, Texas and Lailah Moore, Arlington, Texas.
Gladys was blessed with many siblings: nine sisters, Mae Mosley, Timpson, Texas, Mary Horn, Little Rock, Arkansas, Linda Black, Nacogdoches, Texas, Doris Rather, Baton, Rouge, Louisiana, Alice Mosley, Tyler, Texas, Joyce Johnson, Center, Texas, Josephine Rather, Birdie (James) Kelly and Shelia Rather all of Houston, Texas; six brothers, Jerry Hooper, Davenport, Idaho, Larry (Yvonne) Hooper, Grand Prairie, Texas, Samuel (Jean) Rather, Garrison, Texas, Michael Rather, Nacogdoches, Texas, Nelson Rather and Clifford Lynn Rather both of Lufkin, Texas; four sisters-in-law, Ima Jewel Young, Commella (Ennis Earl) King, Lillie (Anthony) Oliphant all of Garrison, Texas and Carolyn Sims, Minneapolis, Minnesota; three brothers-in-law, Don (Patricia) Simon and Printis Simon both of Garrison, Texas and Carl (Johnnie) Simon, Dallas, Texas; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Public viewing for Mrs. Simon will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 1-4 pm at the funeral home and family visitation from 6-8 pm at Greely C.M.E. Church, Highway 84 East, Mt. Enterprise.
Online guest book and condolences may be made at www.garmonfuneralhome.com.
06/18/2013
Bobbie Ann Barbe, 80, of Baytown formerly of Nacogdoches, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, June 21, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born February 5, 1933 in Shelby County to Elton and Vera (Samford) Bradshaw.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Mr. & Mrs. E.P. Bradshaw, Husband, James Gibson Barbe, Son, James Michael Barbe, Brother, J.T. Bradshaw and Brother, Paul Bradshaw.
She is survived by:
Daughter:
Leslie Metcalf & husband, Mark of Baytown
Son:
Richard Barbe & wife, Connie of Nacogdoches
Granddaughters:
Laura Hendrix & husband, D.J. of Anahuac
Leah Moody & husband, Shane of Baytown
Sheila Collete & husband, Scott of North Carolina
6 Great Grandchildren:
Sierra, Savannah & Lane Moody
Lindsey & Dalton Hendrix
Donnie Burson
4 Brothers:
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Bradshaw of Center
Mr. & Mrs. K.P. Bradshaw of Center
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Bradshaw of Tyler
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bradshaw of Whitehouse
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Graveside services for Brooklyn Heflin Livingston, infant daughter of Bryan Warner Livingston and Amanda Heflin Livingston, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Mount Herman Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Jerod Haygood officiating.
Brooklyn was born and passed away June 4, 2013, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.
Conchita A. Hooper, 69, of Timpson, TX, passed away Friday, June 15, 2013, at her home in Timpson. Born December 26, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Eugene Dorsey and Doris Kennedy Dorsey. The family has selected a cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.
Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX, is in charge of this arrangement.
06/17/2013
Services for Milissa Lea LaPrairie will be at 10AM, Friday, June 21, 2013 at New Hope Free Methodist Church, Deville with Rev. Emmitt Belgard, Rev. Jason Paul and Rev. Stanley Paulk officiating. Visitation will be from 5PM until 9PM, Thursday, June 20th and from 9AM until time of service Friday, June 21st at New Hope Free Methodist Church. Interment will be at Big Island Memorial Cemetery, Deville under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria.
Milissa Lea LaPrairie, 38, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her father, Delbert LaPrairie; grandmother, Gwen Satcher; grandfather, Edgar H. LaPrairie; and grandmother, Aurelia LaPrairie.
Those left to cherish her memory include her three daughters, Kourtney, Kaeden and Kasey Morris; mother, Janice Hicks (Michael); sister, Kelly Woodson (Tiny); grandfather, Morris D. Satcher; fiancé, Benji Belgard; niece Kaylee Johnson; two unborn grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
To extend online condolences, please visit www.magnoliafuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas.
Billy “Peanut” Puckett Sr., 67, of Center, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. He was born June 12, 1946 in Puckett, Mississippi to Elton Puckett and Alice Marie Scott Puckett. Mr. Puckett served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Edward McRae officiating. A Military Honors graveside service will be held at Shiloh Cemetery in Mt. Enterprise under the direction of VFW Post 8904.
Pallbearers will be James Ray, Alton Smith, Colton Stewart, Clay Krueger, Michael Ray and Marshall Dover. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Puckett Jr., Greg Stanford, Rodin Ham, Timmy Lyons, Albert Lyons, Winston Smith and Kenneth Hooper.
He is survived by
Wife: Linda Puckett of Center
Sons:
Billy Puckett and wife, Kellie of Center
Greg Stanford and wife, Shannon of Center
Daughter:
Billie Joe Ray and husband, James of Magee, Mississippi
Wendy Penn and husband, James of Magee, Mississippi
Sisters:
Jean Hancock of Magee, Mississippi
Hilda Lyons of Magee, Mississippi
Joann Harry of Alabama
Yvonne Layton and husband, David of Magee, Mississippi
Cyndi Myers and husband, Gipson of Brandon, Mississippi
Anita Barnett of Magee, Mississippi
Brothers:
Travis Puckett and wife, Maxine of Mt. Olive, Mississippi
Dewayne Puckett and wife, Elaine of Mendenhall
Randy Puckett and wife, Linda of Mendenhall
Charlie Puckett of Magee, Mississippi
Mother-in-law: Bonnie Stanford of Center
15 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Parents: Elton Puckett & Alice Marie Scott Puckett
Sister: LaVonne Gray
Father-in-law: Omer Stanford (Pop)
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Elaine Patterson, 83, of Jackson, Tennessee, formerly of Center, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 in Tennessee. She was born December 7, 1929 in Shelbyville to Curtis Hardy and Edna Cox Hardy. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Powdrill Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Ms. Patterson’s grandsons.
She is survived by
Daughters:
Deborah Beckers and husband, Doug of Port Neches
Florine Rudd and husband, Carl of Jackson, Tennessee
Son: Ronald Hoyt Patterson of Center
Grandsons:
Rodney Holder of Magnolia
Jason Patterson of Alaska
Sean Patterson
Adam Rudd of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Jason Rudd of Jackson, Tennessee
Joshua Rudd of Maryville, Tennessee
Seth Rudd of Maryville, Tennessee
Tyler Patterson of Center
Great Grandchildren:
Allyson Holder, Jamison Holder, Madison Holder, Lawson Rudd, Hudson Rudd, Cayman Rudd, Reese Rudd, Leah Rudd, Hakan Rudd, Harbor Rudd, David Patterson, Dustin Patterson, Tiffany Patterson, Cheyenne Patterson
Sisters:
Doris Loggins of Lufkin
Jo Trahan of Lafayette, Louisiana
Ople Hyden of Center
Diane Sullivan of Center
Brothers:
Marvin Hardy of Henderson
Marlon Hardy of Center
Paul Hardy of Bunkie, Louisiana
Jimmy Hardy of San Augustine
Preceded in death by
Parents: Curtis Hardy and Edna Cox Hardy
Husband: Hoyt Patterson
Brother: Earl Hardy
Sister: Bobbie Engleman
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Ira “Lee” Holt, 75, of Frost, Texas formerly of Center, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Corsicana, Texas.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at White Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, June 21, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born August 24, 1937 in the Neuville Community to James R. and Lula Mae (Cooper) Lynch. She was a beautician for many years. She was a member of the 2nd Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, Corsicana.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, James & Lula Lynch, Husband, Murvel Holt, Son, Dennis Holt, Grandson, Brandon Holt, Brother, John Lynch and Brother, Guy Lynch.
She is survived by:
Son:
Curtis Holt & wife, Beth of Frost
Daughter-in-law:
Lecia Holt of Center
Grandchildren:
Kylie Lane Holt Baxley & husband, Jason of Austin
Jonathan Reeves Holt & wife, Jenny of Austin
Morgan Holt Woeller & husband, Jarrod of Belton
Ashely Holt Bailey & husband, Kyle of Bossier City, LA
Great Grandson:
Blake Bailey of Bossier City, LA
Brother:
James R. Lynch & wife, Ozeda of Martinsville
Sister:
Lillian Johnson of Houston
Brother:
William “Bill” Lynch of San Antonio
Sister:
Ila Mae Wheatley & husband, Jim of Shelbyville
2 Sisters-in-law and Brother-in-law:
Bonnie Duncan of Edmond, OK
Pauline Oates & husband, Harold of Center
Pallbearers:
Johnathan Holt, Jason Baxley, Jarrod Woeller,
Kyle Bailey, Ricky Livingston, Cade Dockens & Randy Cruse
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Susie B. Alford, 73, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Shelby Regional Hospital in Center. She was born September 10, 1939 in Nacogdoches to Clyde Greer Sr. and Maude Jordan Greer. She was a member of Center Church of the Nazarene.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Holly Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County with Bro. Edward McRae officiating.
She is survived by
Daughter: Mary Raimond and husband, Oliver of Tenaha
Sons:
Noble Alford and wife, Pam of Center
James Alford of Corinth
David Alford and wife, Terri of Timpson
Grandchildren:
Kendra & Joseph Arnold
Michael & Fara Decker
Joseph & Katie Graves
Amber & Scott Adair
Khristina & Josh Snider
Wayne & Mary Alford
Kellie & Noah Walker
Great Grandchildren:
Joseph Mahon Graves – Lil Joe
Baby Abby Graves
Makenzi Alford
Malaina Ray
Maddox Adair
Jesse Snider
Judson Snider
Blake Walker
Bella Alford
Madden Walker
Sister: Bobbie Montes of Indiana
Preceded in death by
Grandchildren: Cody Wayne Alford & Susie Elizabeth Decker
Brother: Sonny Greer
4 Sisters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Rachanda Rachelle Collins, 33 of Center, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. A wake was held Sunday night at Smyrna Baptist Church, Timpson, Texas, from 6pm to 8pm. Visitation will be held Monday, June 17, 2013 at Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas from 7pm to 9pm. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at the John D. Windham Civic Center, Center, Texas. Interment will be at Bobo Cementery, Tenaha, Texas. Officiating services will be Rev. Charleston Johnson.
She is survived by:
Husband, Rolando Collins of Center, Texas.
Daughters: Damya Collins, Mylaya Collins, and MyKymzie Collins all of Center, Texas.
Mother: Doyla Tarver of Center, Texas
Father: Eddie Roy Bolton of Center, Texas
Step Father: Robert Glazier of Timpson, Texas
Sisters: Tara Barnes and Katelyn Bolton both of Center, Texas and Aliyah Glazier of Timpson, Texas.
Brothers: Derrick Bolton of Mansfield, Louisiana and Bryan Glazier, Chris Richards, and Micheal Richards all of Timpson, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Tommy David Whitaker, 68 of Center, passed away Wednesday morning, June 12, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held pm to 7pm, Friday, June 21, 2013 at Community Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1pm at First Smyrna Baptist Church with interment to follow at Smyrna Cemetery, Timpson, Texas with Pastor Charleston Johnson officating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Rosetta Whitaker of Center, Texas
Sons:
Tracy Whitaker of Timpson, Texas
Kelvin Whitaker of Timpson, Texas
One Grandchild
Sister: Reba Jackson of Houston, Texas
Brother: Joe Whitaker of Houston, Texas
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
06/14/2013
Robin Allison Daw, 36, of Nacogdoches, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. She was born July 4, 1976 in Orange, Texas to Johnny Mack Daw and Evon Wilburn Daw. She was a member of Austin’s Heights Baptist Church in Nacogdoches. Robin was baptized at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 17, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Lance Cyprett officiating. Interment will follow at Truitt Cemetery in Joaquin.
She is survived by
Parents: Johnny & Evon Daw of Joaquin
Sisters:
Carmen Parr of Nacogdoches
Jennifer Klingenberg and husband, Chris of Longview
Niece:
Jessica Richardson of Nacogdoches
Grace Klingenberg of Longview
Nephew:
Joseph Klingenberg of Longview
Former Husband & Best Friend: Taner Ozkan of Houston
Aunts:
Joyce King of Houston
Joyce Carter of Elgin
Jimmie Kay Thomas and husband, Randy of Shreveport, Louisiana
Jaye Robison and husband, Donnie of Stanley, Louisiana
Great Aunt: Irada Oates of Joaquin
Numerous cousins and other family
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Infant Daughter: Baylee Sabean Daw
Grandparents: James & Peggy Daw and Grace & Alvin Wilburn of Joaquin
Uncle: Jack King of Houston
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/10/2013
Helen P. Peddy, 92, of Orange passed away Sunday, June 09, 2013, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.
Born in Garrison, Texas on September 19, 1920, Helen was the daughter of Dr. Alfred Lee Parrish and Lillian (Parker) Parish. Helen loved to play bridge and volunteered at the Lutcher Stark Theatre for 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jennings Bryan Peddy; son, William Bryan Peddy, Sr.; and brothers, William Richard "Billy" Parrish and Thomas Alfred "Buster" Parrish.
Helen is survived by her grandchildren, Robin Granger and husband, Justin, William Bryan Peddy, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Trevor Schaffer, Lindsey Schaffer; sister-in-law, Agnes Peddy Parker; brothers-in-law, Walter Peddy, Sr. and wife, Jean, Julian Peddy and wife, Elaine; and numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends.
Victor Albert Lacy, formerly of Center, TX, was born July 7, 1929, in Henderson, TX, and died June 9, 2013, in Duncanville. He served in the US Army and was a longtime employee of Texaco/Chevron where he retired in 1985 after 35 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Letha Lacy; sisters, Marie Jones, Geneva DeLancet; and brother, Ray Lacy.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Melba; brother, Melvin (Betty) Lacy of Houston; daughters, Vicky Hogue of Duncanville, TX, Susan Coode of Highland, IL, Kim (Steve) Weiss of Hinsdale, IL, and Shelly Lacy of Lewisville, TX; grandchildren, Brad Hogue, Adam Coode, Carter (Beth) Monroe, Lacy Horn, Melinda (John) Hauser, Eric (Bethany) Weiss; three great grandchildren, Johnathan, Nathaniel and Miranda; special family, Debra and LeAnn Armstrong; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Faith Baptist Church, 111 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Duncanville, TX. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Mount Enterprise, TX. Visitation with the family is 6-8 PM, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel, 811 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Duncanville, TX.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist Church in Duncanville, or the American Cancer Society.
Funeral service for Alton L. Kimbro, 65, of Timpson, TX, will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Cliff Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Waterman Cemetery, Shelby County, TX. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 -8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home. Mr. Kimbro passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, at his home in the Silas Community, Shelby County, TX.
Born December 15, 1947, in Shelby County, Texas, Alton L. Kimbro was the son of the late Sebern and Avis (Renfro) Kimbro. Alton had been a truck driver and was currently employed at Bear Creek Farms in Timpson.
Survivors include wife Brenda Griffith of Timpson; sons Aaron Kimbro and wife Jenny of Pflugerville, TX, and Allen Kimbro and wife Brittany of Timpson; daughter Angie Kimbro of Timpson; adopted son Toby Griffith, wife Chaska and children Courtland and Ashlynn of Arlington, TX; brothers Hoyt Kimbro of Center, TX, and Kenneth Kimbro of Houston; 7 grandchildren: Rick Oliver II, Chris Oliver, Jessica Oliver, Dillon Kimbro, Ally Kimbro, Baylor Kimbro, and Brecken Kimbro; and special granddaughter Amber Nicole Blount.
In addition to his parents, Alton Kimbro was preceded in death by brother Allen Leon Kimbro and 2 sisters, Shirley Ruth Kimbro and Wilma Lee Kimbro.
To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
06/09/2013
Artie Smith, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Kilgore.
Services are pending at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Joe Evans, 59, of Diboll formerly of Shelby County, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at his residence after a brief illness.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at McClelland Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bud Bonner officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born November 5, 1953 in Sioux City, Iowa to Woodrow W. and Verna Maudine (Holder) Evans.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Woodrow and Maudine Evans.
He is survived by:
Son:
Woody Evans & wife, Jessica of Hudson
Daughter:
Tiffany Nash & husband, Chris of Apple Springs
Grandchildren:
Jackson, Cheyenne, Arianna & Caleb
Rex Austin Kirkley
Haygan & Peyton
Madison & Haylee Jo
Special Friend & the love of his life:
Donna Causey of Pollock
Sister:
Norma Moore of Central
Nephew & Nieces:
Jesse Upchurch
Laci Roden
Angel Gillespie
Pallbearers:
Chris Nash, Woody Evans, Jesse Upchurch,
Moses Nash and Jacob Nash
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Joan Neal, 81, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2013 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Monday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born October 15, 1931 in Shelby County to Edgar and Belah (Johnson) Neal. She worked at Brookshire Brothers for 17 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Center.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Edgar and Belah Neal, Infant Brother, Albert Neal,
Sister, Winfrey Dell Gray & Brother, R.B. Neal.
She is survived by:
Nieces & Nephews:
Dellie Witt & husband, Larry of Tampa, FL
Nancy Taylor & husband, Robert of Tampa, FL
Agatha Vaughn of Clovis of New Mexico
Leta Hutto & husband, Chester of Center
Jim Bob Gray & wife, Debbie of Joaquin
Bruce Neal & wife, Cookie of Livingston
Ray Neal & wife, Barbara of Center
Billy Carroll Neal of Center
Especially her friend:
Billie Loraine Wilson of Center
Number of Great Nieces & Nephews & Great Great Nieces & Nephews & many other Relatives & Good Friends
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/07/2013
Douglas M. Warr, 60, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at his home.
Funeral services will be held 9 AM Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield. Graveside service will be at 4 PM Tuesday at Short Cemetery, Center. Visitation: 6-8 PM Monday at Blessing Funeral Home.
Doug was born in Center, Texas on March 23, 1953, the son of Zelmo “Bud” Warr and Elsie Lee Hancock Warr. Doug was a sales representative for Academy Sports and Outdoors.
Survivors include his Uncles and Aunts, Harold and Maudie Warr, Lloyd & Diane Warr of Whichita Falls, Wonell Brown of Lufkin, Edsel and Jo Warr, Loyd and Diane Warr, Wonell Brown; close first cousin, Wynell Evans; sisters, Josie Ivy and Sandra Van Orden; and numerous cousins and friends.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Elsie Warr and brother, Lee Warr.
06/06/2013
Billie Sue Neal, 84, of Center, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. She was born April 27, 1929 in Hemphill to Rufus Dickey and Emily Taylor Dickey. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Center.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Marlin Freeman officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center.
She is survived by
Daughter: Patricia Neal of Center
Son: Wendell Neal and wife, Linda of Malone
Granddaughters:
Debbie Hawthorne and husband, Brandon of Mt. Calm
Jennifer Hogan and husband, Stacey of Malone
Great Grandchildren:
Sidney Holland of Huntsville
Natalie, Mallorie and Nicholas Hogan of Malone
Brother: M.L. Dickey and wife, Sibyl of Waco
Beloved church family and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Rufus Dickey and Emily Taylor Dickey
Husband: Durwood Neal
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heritage Baptist Church, PO Box 211, Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Opal Hughes, 93, of Center, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday, June 7, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born January 26, 1920 in Shelby County, Texas to Bascom and Victoria (Taylor) Bradshaw. She was a member of the First Assembly of God, Center, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Bascom and Victoria Bradshaw, Husband, Tracy Hughes,
Son, Jerry Hughes, Son, Spencer Hughes, Daughter, Cheryl Hughes McCauley, Brother, Doc Bradshaw, Sister, Polly Adams, Sister, Ercell Holcomb and Sister, Grace Mills.
She is survived by:
3 Daughters:
Carrie Bailey & husband, Bill of Center
Melba Battles of Nacogdoches
Virginia Campbell of New Caney
Son:
Huey Hughes & wife, Virginia of Irving
17 Grandchildren
36 Great Grandchildren
22 Great Great Grandchildren
Brother:
Jimmy Bradshaw & wife, Myrline
Son-in-law:
Bobby Lee McCauley & wife, Beth of Center
Numerous Nieces & Nephews & Extended Family
Pallbearers:
Vernon Bailey, Treven Bailey, Bill McGee, Justin Campbell, Mark Matthews, Sean Battles, Shane Battles, Steve Campbell and Cecil Chessher
Honorary Pallbearers:
Shane Campbell, Shane Cooper, Dean Scarborough, B.J. Gross, Doug Raymond, Hunter Scarborough, Jason Scarborough, Brandon Scarborough, David Porter, Wayne Hughes, Blake Campbell, Chase Campbell, Chad Chessher, Wes Snell and Joey Lemoine
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Mangum Funeral Home announces services are pending for Glen Rasbury, 80 of Center and Susan Rasbury, 54 of Center.
Glendon Nash, 61 of Center, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Shelby Regional Hospital in Center, Texas.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 4pm at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church Center, Texas with Rev. Alvin Davis to officiate.
She is survived by:
Son: Robert (Tab) Nash of Nacogdoches, Texas
Daughters:
Esta Polley of Nacogdoches, Texas
Exie (Derrick) Nash of Nacogdoches, Texas
Linda (Ronnie) Nash of Houston, Texas
13 Grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
06/05/2013
Helen (Butts) Tipps, age 82, of Austin, passed from this life on Tuesday evening in Austin.
Helen was born to Leola (Clark) Butts and Bryan Butts on June 4, 1913, in San Augustine County, Texas. She was a graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she was a life-time member of the Kappa Alfa Theta Sorority. She was employed in the Banking Industry having worked for Texas Commerce Bank in Houston for 20 years, and a member of the First United Methodist Church in San Augustine.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013, in the First United Methodist Church in San Augustine. Joel McMahan will officiate. Interment will follow in the San Augustine City Cemetery in San Augustine.
Her survivors include Daughters: Helen Watkins and her husband, Sandy of Austin; Mary Tipps of Austin; Son: Clark Tipps of Austin; Grandchildren: Maggie Watkins, Will Watkins and fiance, Jena Brooks, and Elizabeth Garrott and her husband, Jacob; Great-grandchildren: Elise, Katherine, and Anna; Sister and Brother-in-law: Sue and Ray Neil McEachern of San Augustine.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leola (Clark) Butts and Bryan Butts, and a sister, Eleanor Cade.
Pallbearers will include Steve McEachern, Ray Bryan McEachern, Edward McEachern, Will Watkins, Sandy Watkins, David McEachern. Honorary Pallbearers will include Bob Roper, John Mathew Cartwright, and Curtis Haley, MD
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Funeral service for Walter C. Chadwick , 87, of Gary, TX, will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June
8, 2013, at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, Timpson, with Bro. Carroll Jones and Dr. Josh
Walters officiating. Interment will follow in County Line Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday, June 7, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. Mr. Chadwick passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in Gary, Texas.
Born November 1, 1925, in Long Branch, TX, Walter Columbus Chadwick was the son of the late
Donnie Doyle Chadwick and Mabel Lake Chadwick. During World War II, Walter served in the
Merchant Marines. He retired as a fireman with Cotton Belt Railroad in Houston, TX, and then retired
as a machinist with Trailmobile in Longview, TX. For over 50 years Walter was the owner of 7C Cattle
Ranch in Gary, TX. He was a member and deacon of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Lillie Keating Chadwick of Gary, TX; sons: Mike Chadwick and wife Leisa of Timpson, TX, Jonathan Chadwick of Timpson and Anthony Chadwick of Hallsville, TX; daughters:
Patricia Maddox and husband Jared of Gilmer, TX; stepsons: Jimmy Smith and wife Evah of
Nacogdoches, TX and Donald Smith of Center, TX; stepdaughter Kimberly Pleasant and husband
Roger of Nacogdoches; sister-in-law Joyce Keating Scott of Timpson, 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Walter Chadwick was preceded in death by first wife Nadine Keating Chadwick, son Dwight Chadwick, daughter Lucretia Essery, brothers Doyle Chadwick and Billy Chadwick, sisters Lois Peveto and Christine Compton, and grandson Aaron Smith.
To convey condolences online please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
06/03/2013
Revern (Boe) Bell Blackshire, 58 of San Augustine, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Hospice in the Pines.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 1pm at Reed Chapel Baptist Church in San Augustine, Texas with Rev. Anthony Jackson to officiate. Interment will follow at Boggie Cemetery in Geneva, Texas.
She is survived by:
Husband: Johnny Blackshire of Nacogdoches, Texas
Daugthers:
Aretha (Rev. Anthony) Jackson of San Augustine, Texas
Carola Williams of San Augustine, Texas
Son: Leonard Blackshire of Timpson, Texas
12 Grandchildren, 3 great Grandchildren
Sisters:
Carolyn (Franklin) Mathews of San Augustine, Texas
Debra (Jessie) Jackson of San Augustine, Texas
Brother: Curtis (Linda) Bell of San Augustine, Texas
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Dawon Harris, 31 of Carthage, Texas passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at a hospital in Dallas, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 11am at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Gary, Texas with Rev. Raymond Ingram to officiate. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Mansfield, LA.
He is survived by:
Father: James Sonny McClure of Houston, Texas
Mother: Sandra Harris of Gary, Texas
Sisters:
Carolyn Cooks of Tenaha
Gracie Martin of Dallas, Texas
Melissa Harris of Tyler
LaKeisha Davis of Nacogdoches
Christy Wallace of Houston
Brothers:
LaMicah Harris of Orlando, FL
Roderick McClure of Carthage, Texas
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Mr. Montrell O'Bryant Pennington, 27 of Center passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Shelby Regional Medical Center, Center, Texas.
Wake for Mr. Pennington will be held Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 6pm to 7:30pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center, Texas. Funeral services will be Friday, June 7, 2013 1pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Center, Texas with Rev. David P. Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Blount Chapel Cemetery, Center, Texas.
He is survived by:
Mother: Ethel Moore of Center
Father: Curtis Henry of Shelbyville
Daughters:
Monta Ja Pennington of Lufkin
La'Shelby Pennington of Center
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Mr. James Earl Hewitt, 86 of Center passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at his residence in Orange, Texas.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center, Texas Bishop Roosevelt Swindle to officiate. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas.
He is survived by:
Wife: L.E. Hiwitt of Orange, Texas
Son: Doyle W. Hebert of Northern California
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
06/02/2013
William Riley “W.R., Bill” Boyd passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013, 12:45 a.m.
Bill was born February 24, 1917 in Houston, Mississippi. He attended 13 schools throughout Texas and Mississippi before graduating from Houston (Miss.) High School in 1934. In May of 1937, Bill returned to Houston, Mississippi where the Corsicana-based contracting firm of E.W. Hable and Sons provided him with an invaluable apprenticeship in the construction of roads and highways. On June 28, 1942 he married Tim Barton in Cushing, Texas and in 1945 W.R. Boyd, Incorporated was organized with Bill being the President and controlling stockholder. A short two years later, the corporation qualified as a prime contractor under the exacting standards of the Texas Highway Department and by 1967 Bill was the sole stockholder in the company.
After 24 years in construction, W.R. Boyd was elected president of the Texas Highway-Heavy Branch of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) in 1969. This organization represents the highway and heavy contractors of Texas and at this time was one of the five largest contractor associations in the United States. At that time, approximately 95% of the highway construction in Texas is performed by this group of contractors. This achievement would go down as the pinnacle of a 73 year career.
Other professional achievements include, AGC National Life Director and Chairman of Joint State Department of Highways, and Public Transportation Committee. State Committee Chairs included Environmental/Quality Control, Nominating, and Public Affairs. He was appointed by the Bureau of International Commerce and Road Builders’ Assoc. to a Trade Mission to Central America. He represented Texas Hot Mix Association on the National Board of Governors. He served as president of both the Texas Good Roads Transportation Association and Texas Asphalt Paving Association.
W.R. Boyd was a member of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce and the Center Chamber of Commerce. A Shriner, he was a charter member of Sharon Temple, Tyler. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Center and past member of the Board. Hobbies included fishing, hunting, golf, flying and collecting antique automobiles. Bill was a “Southern Gentlemen” and gracious host to all, a true celebrant of life who lived every day with passion.
Bill is survived by the love of his life, wife of 70 years, Tim Boyd of Cushing; one daughter and son-in-law, Yancy and George Bradford of Fort Worth; two grandchildren, Phoebe and her husband, William Carl Moore, Jr. of Dallas, Michael Graydon Fleming, Jr. and his wife, Jana of Tulsa, Oklahoma; five great-grandchildren, Graydon Elizabeth Moore of Dallas, Watson Riley Fleming of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Davis Boyd Fleming of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Riley Kathryn Moore of Dallas, Hughes Michael Fleming of Tulsa, Oklahoma; beloved nieces and nephews.
Pall Bearers include:
Frank E. Parker, Jr., James Crelia, Robert “Bob”Havran, Michael G. Fleming, Tim Byrne, Tom Johnson
Honorary Pall Bearers include:
James Campbell, Gail Cuculic, Malcolm Weaver, Doug Pitcock, W.I. Davis, Jr.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2013 at First United Methodist Church in Center with Rev. Joel McMahon officiating. A private family burial will be held at Cushing Community Cemetery in Cushing.
Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 211 Porter Street, Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Jerry Wayne Tharp, 76, of Aledo, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at his residence.
Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2013 at Short Cemetery with Jack Rankin officiating. Visitation will be Monday June 3, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born November 14, 1936 in Ardmore, OK. He served in the US Army as a Staff Sgt. He worked for Bell Helicopter/Textron Corporation.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his Brother, L.B. Tharp.
He is survived by:
Wife:
Brenda Collins Tharp of Aledo
Children:
Kimberlee Mosley & husband, Jack of Lake Tawakoni
Lance Tharp & wife, Cindi of Keller
Brad Tharp & wife, Kelli of Arlington
Maci Champan of Weatherford
Jason Green of Aledo
9 Grandchildren
Sister:
Connie Sue Maddux of Garner
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
