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03/31/2013
Amy Lee Wilburn, 89, of Center, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center. She was born April 10, 1923 in Shelby County to William Hess Baker and Winnie Lucinda Cox Baker. She loved being with her family, working with her flowers and being outside. Ms. Wilburn was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Boniol, Jeff Boniol, Kevin Boniol, C.J. Boniol, Danny Lawrence and Jason Wilburn.
She is survived by
Daughter: Mary Boniol and husband, Cliff
Son: Jimmy Wilburn and wife, Gay Nell
Grandchildren:
Tammie Lawrence and husband, Danny
Rodney Boniol and wife, Kim
Jeff Boniol and wife, Jeannie
Kristle Walker and husband, Kevin
Kevin Boniol
Clifton James Boniol
Cindy Halstead and husband Hugh
Jason Wilburn and wife, Joy
Christy Patterson
Thirteen Great Grandchildren
Sisters:
Erdis Greer
Era Porter
Sarah Lee
Brother: Tommy Baker and wife, Dorothy
Preceded in death by
Husband: Noah Wilburn
Son: David Wilburn
Infant Son
Parents: William Hess Baker and Winnie Lucinda Cox Baker
Sisters: Neva Smith, Lucille Wilburn and Hazel Coward
Brothers: Hurshel Baker, Richard Baker and Nolan Baker
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/29/2013
Johnny Howard Braxton, 70, of the Antioch Community, Center, Texas, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 in Shreveport, LA.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Smith Cemetery with Bro. Buddy Gray officiating. No visitation is scheduled.
He was born February 11, 1943 in Shelby County to Marion and Mary Katherine (Anderson) Braxton. He retired from the Carpenters Local Union #764 after 29 years of services.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Marion & Mary Katherine Braxton, Wife, Carolyn Ann Braxton, Son, Johnny Lynn Braxton & Brother, James Spencer Braxton.
He is survived by:
Daughter:
Patricia Adkison & husband, David of Logansport
Son:
Tommy Braxton & wife, Kelly Jean of Center
Grandchildren:
Ashley Lynn Adkison
Christina Danielle Adkison
Carol Ann Braxton
Thomas Glenn Braxton, Jr.
Annie Jo Hatcher
Great Grandchild:
Trenton Miles Hatcher
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Carol Spruiell, of Shelbyville, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Marble Falls at the age of 69. Carol was born August 2, 1943 in Panhandle, Texas to John McCrary and Mae Celestine Sanders Weeks. She moved to Shelbyville from Marble Falls, Texas in 1996. Carol grew up and attended school in Quanah, Texas. She married J. C. Spruiell on March 3, 1967 in Brownwood. Carol was employed as realtor at Coldwell Banker in Odessa for 12 years and retired to Marble Falls and then Shelbyville. She served in in the Joaquin Chapter of The Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife and enjoyed her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C.; son Timothy Brian; parents, John McCrary and Mae Celestine Sanders Weeks; stepfather Lawrence Weeks, and a brother, Don Weeks.
Those left to mourn her passing include her son Jesse and wife Shelli Spruiell of Marble Falls; stepdaughter Jan and husband Ted Currington of Shallowater; six grandchildren: U.S. Army Specialist Justin Spruiell and wife Kristin, U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Corky Spruiell and wife Marci, Randall Spruiell, Landon Spruiell, Christi and husband Matt Reed, Chad and wife Ann Currington, six great-grandchildren: Cale Spruiell, Layton and Kyler Reed, and Brylee, Brinley, and Bristyn Currington; two brothers Sidney Weeks of Altus, Oklahoma and Troy of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews.
Celebration of life services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Bobby Warr officiating. Graveside memorial will follow at Strong Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Monday, April 1, 2013 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Graveside service for Uradee (Baker) Dockrell, of Pasadena, TX, will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 1, 2013, at Shady Grove Cemetery, Timpson, TX, with Rev. Rick Anderson officiating.
Her full name was Uradee Baker Dockrell, but everyone called her Aunt Tenchie. Born in Timpson, Texas, November 24, 1915, she was 97 years old when she passed away in Center, Texas on March 28, 2013.
Her parents were William Thomas “Tom” Baker and Arie Richards Baker. Her brother and sisters were
Erel Baker Rhodes Laake, Walter Thomas “Jack” Baker, Thelma Baker Moore, Katie Baker Cole, and Yvonne Baker Baker. She was married to Melvin Dockrell July 13, 1948, and he preceded her in death.
During World War II she served as an aviation defense contractor and was an airplane ferry pilot, flying the new airplanes to the Army from the assembly plant. Tenchie grew up in Shelby County, Texas. She graduated from Timpson High School and was a college graduate. She had a long professional career with the Texas Employment Commission in Pasadena, Texas. Tenchie was also a licensed beautician.
Other family members include nephews Tommy Moore, Phillip Baker, and Ronnie Cole; nieces Avie Rhodes and Shelba Rhodes (deceased); 12 great nieces and nephews and 8 great great nieces and nephews.
To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975.
03/27/2013
Kenneth Oates, 73, of Magnolia, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Shenandoah. He was born August 31, 1939 in Sugarland to Edwin Fred Oates and Velma Holt Brear. Mr. Oates, a 1965 graduate of Texas A & M University, retired as a drilling engineer from British Petroleum after 33 ½ years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church in The Woodlands, where he served as a Deacon. He also led the planning for senior adult activities and service opportunities.
He especially loved serving in his community. For over 25 years he was a volunteer crew leader in Rebuilding Together Houston – a volunteer home repair program designed to provide no cost home repair to low income homeowners. Ken served as the Community Volunteer member of the Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee since his retirement in 1999.
He was also instrumental in developing a home building team within his church to serve through Habitat for Humanity focusing on low income housing development in the Conroe area.
Through each of these organizations he was known for his faithful service and tireless devotion.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013 at Lone Cedar Baptist Church in Joaquin with Bro. John Bernard officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery.
He is survived by wife: Judy Oates of Magnolia
Daughters:
Lisa Crofton and husband, Jeff of Katy
Julie Oates of Houston
Cheryl Bernard and husband, John of Plano
Charla Rainey of Nashville
Son: Craig Rainey of Houston
Granddaughters:
Katie & Madison Crofton
Kristen Reid
Kassi Noyes
Katelyn Bernard
Great Grandchildren:
Jake, Ashlyn, Issac, Asa, Sadie and Ellie
Mother-in-law: Ruby Rhodes of The Woodlands
Brothers:
Don Oates and wife, Freya of Deer Park
Burt Johnson and wife, Linda of Spring
Jeff Johnson and wife, Andrea of Magnolia
Sister: Suzanne Hooks and husband, P.J. of Crosby
A number of friends and extended family
Memorial donations may be made to Account for the Future through First Baptist Church of The Woodlands, 11801 Grogan’s Mill Road, The Woodlands, Texas 77380.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral services for Mr. Billy Wayne Hailey, 51, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 29, 2013, at First Baptist Church, Timpson, with Rev. Rick Anderson and Rev. Cliff Hughes officiating. Mr. Hailey passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Timpson.
Billy was born September 4, 1961, in Carthage, TX, to parents James A. “Bill” Hailey and Olga Mims Hailey Hughes. He graduated from Timpson High School in 1980. Billy’s love and service for Timpson began while he was still a teenager. He has been a member of the Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service for over 25 years, member of the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department since high school, and has served as Fire Chief for 25 years. Billy was owner and operator of Hailey’s Auto Service in Timpson. He was also a member of the Timpson City Council for over 20 years and a member of Timpson First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife Jill Hailey of Timpson; mother Olga Hughes and husband Gerald of Timpson; sons Greg Hailey and wife Michelle of Timpson and Rusty Nix and wife Morgan of Garrison, TX; daughter Misty Lilly and husband Jay of Joaquin, TX; brother David Hailey and wife Lisa of Center, TX; sister Debbie Golden and husband R. J. of Timpson; and 5 grandchildren: Jacie, Jake, and Jackson Lilly and Hunter and Brycen Nix.
Billy Hailey was preceded in death by his father James A. “Bill” Hailey.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. Donations may be made to Timpson Volunteer Fire Department or Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service. 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.
03/26/2013
Homero C. Canales, 73, passed away March 25, 2013 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born November 5, 1939 in Laredo, Texas. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was stationed in Germany. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University – College Station in 1962 and was a proud “fightin’ Texas Aggie”. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University – School of Law and was a prominent South Texas defense attorney for over 41 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Alice and the Adult 4 Men’s Sunday School Class.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosa and Guadalupe Canales of Laredo, Texas and one sister, Florencia (Polly) Herring of Helotes, Texas
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Holmgreen Mortuary with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Alice, Texas. A luncheon for family and friends will be served 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 29th at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Alice Joy (A.J.) Canales of Alice, Texas; two daughters, Jessica (Lee) Lundin of Austin, Texas and Allyson Jones of Brooklyn, New York; one son, Ron (Annette) Jones of Austin, Texas; one sister, Raquel Vidaurri of Laredo, Texas; two brothers, Wallace (Carmelita) Canales of Alice, Texas and Luis (Lesbia Cecilia) Canales of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Alexandra Lundin, Dane Lundin, Kate Jones and Tory Jones; and a very special friend, Bea Garza. Last but not least, Homero and A.J.’s numerous four-legged family members, in particular, his Chihuahua, “Romeo” who was his faithful and loyal companion.
One of the highlights of his career was representing the Mayor of Alice, at the time, in a custody battle for a five pound shitzu, “Panchito”. The case drew national media attention and even made the front page of the New York Post; something that most attorneys and judges strive for.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the local animal rescue group, N.O.A.H. and mailed to P.O. Box 833, Alice, Texas 78333.
To leave condolences please visit www.holmgreenmortuaryinc.com.
03/25/2013
Buster Ray Soape, 84, of the Old Center Community, Tenaha, Texas, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at his residence.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with masonic rites given by Tenaha Masonic Lodge #737. Graveside service will follow at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County with military honors under the direction of Barksdale Air Force Base. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born June 23, 1928 in Panola County to Joe and Fannie Mae (Johnson) Soape. He retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service and he also retired from Temple Inland after 15 years. He was a member of the Word of Faith Church in Carthage.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Joe & Fannie Soape; Sister, Edith Wooten; Brother, Joebob Soape; Brother, Claudia D. Soape; & Sister, Kate Hoard.
He is survived by wife: Clara Mae “Kitty” Soape of Old Center Community, Tenaha
Son: Donald Ward of Nacogdoches
Son: Raybob Soape of Tenaha
Daughter: LaJuan Fox of Sealy
3 Step-children:
Roger Smith & wife, Andrea of Nurnburg, Germany
Scott Norman & wife, Roxanne of Carthage
Tonja Norman of Tenaha
8 Grandsons
8 Granddaughters
Sister: Betty Finklea of Houston
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Shirley Reynolds, 84, of Center, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at Lufkin Memorial Hospital.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born January 16, 1929 in Shelby County to George and Ruby (Sanders) Smith. She was member of the Latter Day Saints Mormon Church.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, George & Ruby Smith & Sister, Betty Smith.
She is survived by husband of 64 years: Bill C. Reynolds of Center
Son & Daughter-in-law:
Bill C. Reynolds, Jr. & wife, Alice of Bossier City, LA
George Leslie Reynolds of Center
Grandchildren:
Seth Reynolds & wife, Holly
Joel Reynolds
Zach Reynolds
Mattie Reynolds
Gabe Reynolds
1 Great Granddaughter
Brother & Sister-in-law: George M. Smith, Jr. & wife, Sarah of Center
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Jospeh E. (Joe Edd) King, 79 of Garrison, Texas passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 in Garrison, Texas. He was born November 2, 1933 in Rusk Co., Texas to John Reagan King and Fronnie Arrington King. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garrison, Texas and was retire from Western Union.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 12:30pm to 2pm at Garrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held March 27, 2013 at 2pm with Bro. John McGuire to officiate. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Garrison, Texas.
Surviving family include:
Wife: Reta King of Garrison, Texas
Sons:
Gregory Scott King and wife Michelle of Cushing, Texas
John Dulaney King of Garrison
Grandchildren:
Scott and Lacie King of Pleaston, Texas
Brittany King of Garrison
Michaell King of Nacogdoches, Texas
Brandon King of Garrison
Amy King of Lufkin, Texas
Great Grandchildren: Austin King and Avery King of Pleaston, Texas
Brother: W.R. King and wife Dorothy of Garrison
Sister-in-law: Bess King of Dallas, Texas
Special Brother-in-law: Buddy Williamson of Garrison
Host of other relatives and friends
He was preceded in death by son, Joseph Reagan King; bother parents; and 7 brothers and sisters
Pallbearers will be Gus Irwin, Ronnie Daughtery, Howard Lee Powers, Joe Langford, Gary Corley, Bill Story, Rodney Hulet, Melvin Bell, and Bill Stanaland.
Funeral services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
Funeral services for Miss Geraldine Smith, 69, of Tenaha, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Russ Atwood officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. Family visitation will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Don Dial, Jessie Bounds, Waylon Moore, Brian Moore, Eric Endsley and Bobby Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Rushing and William Penn Rushing.
Miss Geraldine Smith was born on January 10, 1944 in Grigsby, Shelby County, Texas to Joe “Monk” Engram Smith and Della Parrish Smith. Geraldine went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Tenaha, Texas, surrounded by loving family and friends. Geraldine moved from Shelby County, Texas to Houston, Texas in 1948. Geraldine moved back to Shelby County in Tenaha, Texas in January of 1973, where she was employed by Tenaha ISD until 1983. She worked in the nursery at First Baptist Church of Tenaha for 38 years. Children were the love of her life and she loved them all. Geraldine was never married or blessed with children, but she was caretaker to hundreds of children during her lifetime. She was a friend to all and loved by everyone. Miss Smith is preceded in death by her parents and loving step-father, Wilburn Jefferson Luman; brothers, Billy Ray Smith, J.W. (Jake) Smith and Carl J. Smith; sister, Minnie Mae Luman and ten half brothers and sisters.
Miss Smith is survived by her three nieces and three nephews, Sue Smith of Tenaha, Texas, Dale and Bobbie Luman of Jasper, Texas, Gary Smith of Houston, Bobby Smith of Gary, Texas, Helen and Victor Slanina of California and Pattie and Mark Foster of Tatum, Texas; six great nieces and nephews, Jeffrey Anderson, Megan Wilson, William, Christopher and Eric Endsley and Rebecca Kennon; three great great nieces and nephews, Colby and Miley Wilson and Brysun Endsley. She leaves behind two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Smith of Tenaha, Texas and Rachel Smith of Tatum, Texas; special aunt, Jewel Whitton of Center, Texas; lifelong best friends, Florence Rushing of Deer Park, Texas and Willie Faye Ward of Nacogdoches, Texas.
A heartfelt thank you to HeartsWay Hospice and her home church, First Baptist Church of Tenaha, Texas.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Mr. Joe Louis Napier, age 67, of San Augustine County, passed from this life, on Sunday, March 24, 2013, in San Augustine County.
Joe was born to Sarah E. (Remedies) Napier and John David Napier on February 2, 1946, in Zwolle, Louisiana. He served in the United States Air Force, was employed as a welder for Temple Inland. He was a member of the Grace Community Church in San Augustine.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Bro. Doyle Jones officiating. Interment will be at 3 p.m. in the Aimwell Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas.
Those who are left to cherish his memory include, His son, Charlie Napier and his wife, Paula of Mansville, La; Daughters, Beverly Killian of Many, La; Amber Napier of San Augustine, and Ashley Napier of San Augustine; Grandchildren, Dallas Napier, Caleb Killian, and Jaicee Killian, and Great-Grandchildren, Evelyn Napier; Brother, Johnny Paul Napier and his wife, Janice of Milam; Sisters, Mary Bernice Napier of Zwolle; Betty Joe Castillo, and her husband, Anthony of Pineland; Martha Napier of Zwolle, Esther Ortega of Gulf Port, Alabama and Bonnie Laverne Davis and her husband, Robert of Pineland.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and John Napier, along with Brothers, David Napier and Jackie Napier.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
03/24/2013
Jerry Whitaker Jr. "J-Wick" was born March 3, 1981. He attended public school in Tyler, Texas and then attended Job Corps where he graduated and achieved a degree as an electrician. He received Christ at an early age and was a member of Harvestime International.
He was united in homy matrimony to Miss Vonda Harrison and to their union God blessed them with two wonderful daughters, Breunna and Camille.
He leaves to cherish his loving wife Vonda Whitaker; two daughters Breunna and Camille; his parents Jerry and Glenda Whitaker; his brothers Michael Curl and wife Janet, Keithan Horn and wife Nicole, Patrick Horn and wife Valarie; his sister Karoletha Jordan and husband Eric; grandparents Beatrice and J.T. Bratchett and numerous uncles, aunts, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Lucy Wade and grandfather Jeff Whitaker Jr.
A homecoming celebration in loving memory of Jerry Whitaker Jr. was held Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 1pm at Goodwill Baptist Church, Pineland, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Sa'Marianna Ni'Kierra TyShay Suell was born March 14, 2013 to Ms. Samantha Suell and Anthony Wallace in Galveston, Texas. She departed this life on March 14, 2013.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, great-grandmothers, and great-grandfathers.
She leaves to mourn; her mother and father, Ms. Samantha Suell and Anthony Wallace; one brother; her grandmothers and grandfathers; great-grandparents; and a host of aunties, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Byron Cage Tutt, 23 of Nacogdoches, passed away Wednesday evening, March 20, 2013 in San Marcus, Texas. He was born to Charles Tutt of Nacogdoches and Leonla Waytt Tutt of Shelbyville, Texas. Services will be held at 1pm Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Center Triumph Church, Center, Texas. Interment to follow at Bennett Chapel Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas. Officiating services is Rev. W.R. Ricks.
He is survived by:
Father: Charles Tutt of Nacogdoches, TX
Mother: Leonla Waytt Tutt of Shelbyville, TX
Brothers:
Charles A Tutt of Nacogdoches, TX
Demontreal Tutt of Nacogdoches, TX
Dewayne Wyatt of Arlington, TX
Derrick Wyatt of Brazoria, TX
Sister: Deshun Gregory of Shelbyville, Tx
Grandmother: Cora Tutt of Nacogdoches, TX
Grandparents: Waymon and Hazel Bolton of Shelbyville, TX
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
03/22/2013
Colin James Marshall was born in Houston, Texas on May 5, 1988. He was raised in Friendswood, Texas by his mother and father James and Karen.
Colin was well known, even through childhood, to be the funny guy in the room. Whenever Colin was around it didn't take long before someone, or everyone, was literally rolling on the floor laughing. He was a friend to those in need when they needed him. Whether it was fixing a computer, lifting a car to change a tire, or just being an ear to listen, Colin's heart was always open, 24/7. Colin had an intuitive knack for knowing just when his family and friends needed him the most. Colin's interests included computers, robotics, astro-physics, aeronautical sciences, flying planes, scuba diving, and video games just to name a few. He was always exploring new activities both to keep him entertained and to challenge his intellect. He was also incredibly passionate about his job and position in the United States Air Force. Colin was recently promoted to Staff Sergeant, and had graduated at the top of his class in Airmen Leadership School, receiving the Academic Achievement Award. He was credited by numerous classmates as being the main advocate for them passing ALS with him.
Colin's love of his family and friends was limitless and without judgment. When it comes to men who love without condition, Colin was a shining example. He lived his life by the Marshall Family motto, "Veritas Vincit", which means, "Truth Conquers." He wore his heart on his sleeve, and wasn't afraid to sacrifice himself for those he loved.
Colin James Marshall passed away while on active duty with the USAF on March 19, 2013 at the age of 24. He is survived by his mother and father, James William and Karen Jo Marshall, his sister Kelly Elizabeth Marshall, and his brother and sister-in-law Sean William and Michelle Lynn Marshall, many aunts and uncles, dozens of cousins, and hundreds of friends around the nation.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel. A Military Honors graveside service will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Barra Nicole Kutner, 25, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Houston, Texas. She was born October 3, 1987 in Houston to Richard Kutner and Penny Campbell.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2013 at Reynold Cemetery in Dreka with Bro. Kerry Green officiating.
She is survived by:
Newborn baby, born on February 6, 2013: Beau Edward Zalenski of Houston
Mom: Penny Younker and husband Don of Houston
Father: Richard Kutner of Houston
Brother: Ryan Kutner of Houston
Step-brothers: Devon and Dalton Younker of Houston
Grandparents: Daniel and Shirley Harrington of Dreka
Aunts:
Michelle LaVergne of Port Neches
Kathy Friedman of New Jersey
Charlotte Heffler of Austin
Uncle:
Tod LaVergne of Port Neches
Marvin Heffler of Austin
Cousins:
Adam and Eric Friedman of New Jersey
Michael and Marissa Heffler of Austin
Numerous close friends and family
She has followed her recently deceased grandfather James "Sonny" Campbell to Heaven, along with other Campbells, Reynolds, Kutners, and Wagstaffs.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Billie Jean Livingston, 80, of Center, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Holiday Nursing Home.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with James Higginbotham officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. from 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born August 12, 1932 to Martin and Bessie Mae (Fleming) Shofner. She was member of the Church of the Nazarene.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Martin & Bessie Shofner and Husband, Leon Livingston.
She is survived by:
2 Children:
Jerry Livingston & wife, Laura of College Station
Linda Dawson & husband, Chester of Center
Grandchildren:
Dillon & Heathryn Livingston
Lindsay Dawson & Eric Smith of College Station
Cody Dawson & Fiancé, Jessica Bridges of Center
Brothers & Sisters:
James Shofner & wife, Rosa of Center
Delbert Shofner & wife, Carol of California
Mary Reichel & husband, Jerry of Danciger
Edna Birdwell & husband, Bryant of Cushing
Linda Henderson & husband, Joe of Blooming Grove, Texas
Kathi Howard & husband, Dewey of Center
Numerous Nieces & Nephews & Great Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers:
Del Birdwell, Marty Cox, Patrick Reichel, Scott Reichel, Dillon Livingston & Cody Dawson
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
03/21/2013
JoAnn Lindsey, 79 passed away on March 20, 2013 after a long battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s. JoAnn graduated from Timpson High School in 1950 and attended Stephen F. Austin University. She was born September 19, 1933 to Luther and Celeste (Tyer) Lindsey in Timpson, TX. She was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Ray Lindsey.
She is survived by sons William Ronald Davis, Gilmer Randall Ross, Charles Mitchell Ross, Jr., Larry Wayne Ross, Jimmy Earl Deason, daughters Jamie Jo (Deason) Stegall, Teresa Ann Adams, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, TX, on Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm followed by graveside services at Woodlawn Cemetery with William Ronald Davis officiating.
To register online please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
03/20/2013
Daniel Paul Robbins, 73, of Carthage, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Huntington. He was born July 10, 1939 in Nevada to Ebert Early Robbins and Catherine Jackson Robbins. He was a member of Carthage Church of Christ. Mr. Robbins was a faithful man of God and a loving, dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Carthage Church of Christ in Carthage with Steve Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Robbins’ sons and sons-in-law, and Bobby Owens of Carthage, TX.
He is survived by
Daughters:
Toshi Renee White and husband, Kent of Lufkin
Valarie Kay Davis and husband, Glen of Huntington
Shelly Marlene Quintero of Huntington
Sons:
Tol Alvin Miller Jr. and wife, Peggy of Austin
Johnny Lee Miller and wife, Rhonda of Center
Eddie Lynn Miller and wife, Patty of Tenaha
Richard Dale Miller and wife, Lisa of Center
Twenty-one Grandchildren, Fifteen Great Grandchildren and one on the way
Sister: Frances Connor of Jacksonville, FL
A number of nephews, nieces, and a host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Ebert Early Robbins and Catherine Jackson Robbins
Loving Wife: Martha Lucille Robbins
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Otha Mack , 68 of Timpson, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas. Funeral services for Mr. Mack will be Saturday, March 23, at 2:30pm. Visitation will be at Hicks Chapel, Friday, March 22, 2013, from 6pm-8pm. Services will be at New Prospect Baptist Church in the New Prospect Community. Rev. O.C. Mack will be officiating. Burial will be at Bo Bo Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas.
Survivors are wife, Ollie Mack of Timpson, Texas
Sons:
Eddie Wayne Reed of Timpson, Texas
Otha Mack Jr
Tommy Reed
4 Daughters:
Cathy Caraway of Timpson, Texas
Lisa Caraway of Timpson, Texas
Berdie Richards
Mattie Caraway of Humble, Texas
Brother: O.C. Mack (Connie) of Waco, Texas
Sister: Helen (Ronald) Peoples of Waco, Texas
Services under the direction of Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas.
03/18/2013
Emma Rose Landry Hicks passed away on March 18, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on January 12, 1929 in Crowley, LA to Obre Landry and Evelyn Faulk Landry.
While just a teenager and working at the movie theater in Baytown, Rose ran into a handsome, young sailor home on leave from the Navy. Oly Hicks and Rose fell in love and after a whirlwind courtship, they married. Following his discharge from the Navy, they continued to live in Baytown until moving to La Porte in the early 50’s. Even after they moved to La Porte, Rose worked at Scarborough’s Drugstore in Baytown for many years before purchasing a hamburger shop in La Porte. Pete’s Place is remembered fondly by many longtime La Porte residents as the best place in town to get a hamburger. Although she loved her many loyal customers, after a dozen or so years she decided it was time to retire and enjoy a slower pace of life. Soon after she sold Pete’s Place, her husband joined her in retirement and they moved to East Texas. They lived in Center for about 20 years before Oly passed away. They enjoyed 57 wonderful years of marriage before his passing. Then, Rose moved back to La Porte about 10 years ago to be near family.
While living in Center, Oly and Rose were very active in their church and enjoyed hosting fish fries at their home for the congregation. Oly was a deacon and Rose taught Sunday school for many years. They also enjoyed vacations especially their time in the Philippines. In addition, Rose loved her flowers, her purses, and her shoes. And, she loved her Western movies – most of which she knew by heart. Although Oly had been her one and only true love, John Wayne wasn’t far behind.
But her greatest joy was her loving family: son, Michael Hicks and wife Colleen of La Porte; daughter Linda Burns and husband Thomas of Shalimar, FL; and daughter Oline Cherry and husband Richard of Orlando, FL. Grandchildren are Clint Hicks and wife Gina; Clayton Burns; Amanda Burns Olabarria; Dustin Burns; A.J. Schwerdtfeger; and Rose Thomson and husband Gareth. Great-grandchildren are Hunter Hicks, Jamie Olabarria, Euan Thomson, Izabella Burn, Morgan Ewing and Hannah Ewing. Also surviving are brother Theodore Holt, Jr. and his wife Joyce, as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation for Emma Rose will be held on Thursday, March 21, from 5-7:00pm at Paul U. Lee Funeral Home, 201 South 3rd Street, La Porte. Services will be held on Friday, March 22, at 1:00pm at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Mark Redd of Bayshore Baptist Church presiding. A brief graveside service will follow at Grandview Memorial Park, 850l Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 6301 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77057 or the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation at www.toysfortots.org.
Aaron B. Golden, 71, of Center, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Tom Barthel and Tim Perkins officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born August 28, 1941 in Shelby County to Isaiah and Mildred (Jones) Golden. He was an avid farmer, and also a member of the Arcadia Church of Christ.
He is survived by Wife: Martha Jean Golden of Center
Children:
Rodney Golden & wife, Sonya of Center
Rhonda Golden Deininger & husband, Chris of Tulsa, Ok
DeAnn Golden Jonte & husband, Jay of Oklahoma City, OK
Derek Golden of San Antonio
Step Children:
John Henry Holloway & wife ,Chelsea of Center
Holly Holloway of Center
Grandchildren:
Logan & Lance Holloway
Grace Ann Deininger
Garrett Jonte
Brother:
R.J. Golden & wife, Debbie of Center
Niece and Nephew:
Holly Golden Mikesh & husband Stacey of Center
Ryan Golden of Center
Pallbearers:
Calvin Smith, Billy Rodgers, Richard Tomlin, James Sigler, Gary “Possum” Crawford, Buddy Sowell, Lee Sowell and Kyle Bush
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
03/17/2013
Katherine Smith Goings, 79, formerly of Center passed away February 5, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born June 11, 1933 in Nacogdoches to Joe & Verna Nettles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son Barry Wayne Smith.
She is survived by
Daughter: Rhonda McElhaney and husband, Ray of Fort Worth
Son: Perry Smith of Houston
Grandchildren:
Stacey Smith Cummings and husband, TJ of Timpson
NaShae Menefee Tuomey and husband, Ryan of Fort Worth
Barry W. Smith of New Mexico
Great Grandchildren:
Levi Cummings
Karolina Cummings
Ryleigh Tuomey
Brother:
C.W. (Buddy) Nettles of Nacogdoches
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 12:00 noon at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Floyd Joseph Willess Jr., 41, of Center, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 in Tyler. He was born November 15, 1971 in Georgetown to Floyd Joseph Willess Sr. and Gwen Alice Gallagher Willess.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. James Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow at Campti Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be Steve Jameson, Ryan Jameson, Dennis Stokes, Steve Williams, Rickie Heinen, Paul Ketchum, Steve Corliss and Casey Hunt. Honorary pallbearer will be Tom Goodman.
He is survived by Wife: Dottie Jameson Willess of Center
Daughter: Katelyn Pearl Willess of Center
Step Son: John Anthony of Center
Mother: Gwen Alice Lewing of Belton
Sisters:
Novella Corliss and husband, Steve of Belton
Amber Stokes and husband, Dennis of Belton
Linda Jo Sheneman and husband, Rob of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Cindy Hotz and husband, Frank of Belton
Patty Espinoza and husband, Joe of Belton
Alice Ketchum and husband, Paul of Parcell, Oklahoma
Kim Williams and husband, Steve of Foster, Oklahoma
Connie Heinen of Maysville, Oklahoma
Brothers:
Mike Willess and wife, Tina of Belton
Rickie Heinen of Pyatt, Arkansas
Zack Willess of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Donald Lewing of Ft. Worth
Paul Lewing of Austin
Twenty-six nieces and nephews
Special Family:
Tom & Amber Goodman of Belton
Michael Nance of Belton
Shawn Goodman of Belton
Dustin Goodman of Belton
Preceded in death by
Father: Floyd Joseph Willess Sr.
Grandfather: Doyle Joseph Brooksman
Grandmother: Lois Andrews Willess
Grandfather: Anthony Wayne Gallagher
Step-father: James Lewing
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Lenora (Tiny) Alford Hughes, 88, of Center, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2013. She was born June 7, 1924 in Tenaha to Noble L. Alford and Clotile Brown Alford. Lenora (Tiny) Alford Hughes was a member of Folsom Chapel Baptist Church. On October 21, 1941, Everett Wade Hughes and Lenora Alford Hughes were united in marriage.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Green, Paul Horton, David Horton, Ron Jones, Dan Mosier, Kyle Mosier, Noble Wayne Alford, Randy Latham and David Alford.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Noble L. Alford and Clotile Brown Alford; husband, Everett Wade Hughes; one sister, Christera Holloway; two brothers, John Alford and James Alford.
Lenora (Tiny) Alford Hughes is survived by
Daughter: Ruth (Hughes) Barnett and husband, Jerry of Longview
Son: Dale Hughes and wife, Kim of Center
Granddaughter: Kandi Hughes of Center
Great Grandson: Aiden Hughes of Center
Sisters:
Tula Browning of Agua Dulce
Jackie Allen of Henderson
Alice Deloney of Harleton
Betty Adams of Dillsboro, Indiana
Brother: William Dee Alford and wife, Ann of Milan, Indiana
Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/16/2013
Lynda Lee Scurlock, of Dallas, went to be with Jesus Saturday, March 16, 2013. She was born March 6, 1938, in Center, Texas, the daughter of Clarence Paul and Hazel Norris Scurlock.
Lynda graduated from Center High School in Center, Texas and attended Centenary College in Shreveport transferring to SMU where she earned her bachelors and masters in education. She worked as a teacher and counselor for 40 years in the Dallas public schools. Lynda was an active member of: Lovers Lane United Methodist, Agape Sunday School class, Delta Kappa Gamma, Dallas Retired Teachers, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Dallas Arboretum volunteer. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling, bridge, gardening, fishing, and spending time with her friends and family.
She is survived by her beloved brother, Ray Scurlock and sister-in-law, Melba, and many adoring nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces and nephews.
Lynda was dedicated to education and enjoyed traveling to all parts of the world. However, she can be most characterized by her generosity which was beyond compare. She not only gave generously of her finances by establishing multiple scholarships and adding a room to school, but she gave of her time generously to not only her family but to those in need.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John T. Scurlock.
A memorial service will be held Monday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Lovers Lane United Methodist in the Sanctuary. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Fairview Cemetery in Center, Texas. Arrangements will be handled by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas.
Pall Bearers and Honorary Pall Bearers will be her great Nephews: Paul Dodd, Cody Lenert, Patrick Dodd, Peyton Dodd, Alexander Scurlock, Clint Scurlock, Peter Scurlock, Josh Karkoska, Daniel Karkoska, Mials Scurlock, and Tyler Scurlock.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice and/or to show an act of kindness in Lynda's memory.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
03/15/2013
Melvin Broadway, Sr. 69 of Huxley, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Wes Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born October 4, 1943 to Hervey Monroe and Alma Bessie (Porter) Broadway. He was a truck driver and a commercial fisherman for many years. He was member of the Lydia Missionary Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Hervey & Bessie Broadway, Daughter, Shelia Kay Broadway and Brother, Douglas Fowler.
He is survived:
Wife:
Pat Broadway of Huxley
Children:
Lisa Dupree & husband, Jerry of Nacogdoches
Teresa Ford & husband, Ricky of Tenaha
Tammy Howard of Center
Melvin Broadway, Jr. of Oklahoma
Nancy Lawhorn & husband, Jerry of Tenaha
Michael Broadway of Huxley
Megan Jeanette Broadway of Huxley
Step-Children:
Jennifer Cosby & husband, Kevin of Nacogdoches
Steven Ray Ross of Pearland
Zack Hooper of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Josh Dupree, Jason Dupree & Justin Dupree
Chris Ford, Kristi Ford, Bradley Ford & Jordan Ford
Michael Howard, Jr., Matthew Howard, Mallory Howard & Cash Tyre
MiKayla Broadway and Karley Broadway and Melvin Broadway, III
Daniel Lawhorn and David Lawhorn
Hylarie Broadway & Trevor Broadway
14 Great Grandchildren
Sister:
Yvonne Henry of Huxley
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers:
Jason Dupree, Michael Howard, Jr., Matthew Howard, Jerry Dupree,
Zack Hooper, Daniel Lawhorn, David Lawhorn, Trevor Broadway and Melvin Broadway, III
Honorary Pallbearers:
Josh Dupree, Justin Dupree, Nick Dupree & William Lee
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
03/14/2013
Mr. Kelly O’Rear, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Willis Knighton North in Shreveport, LA.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn, Bro. Larry Trekell and Bro. Kyle Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, March 15, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born December 21, 1930 in Shelby County to Alvie and Cassie (Fleming) O’Rear. He served in the US Army for 2 years. He retired from the U.S. Forest Service after 41 years of service. He was member of the Oakland Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Alvie & Cassie O’Rear.
He is survived by:
Wife of 52 years:
Jean (Jernigan) O’Rear of Shelbyville
Daughter:
Kellie Jean Baty of Center
Son:
Jack Dale O’Rear of Shelbyville
Daughter:
Stephanie O’Rear Moore of Washington
Grandchildren:
Ramon Cade O’Rear of Shelbyville
Colton & Montana Moore of Washington
2 Brothers:
Bennie O’Rear & wife, Pat of Baton Rouge, LA
Donald O’Rear & wife, Lois of Shelbyville
Nieces & Nephew:
Sheila O’Rear of Shelbyville
Ronnie O’Rear & wife, Shirley of Florida
Kathleen Brune of Baton Rouge, LA
Pallbearers:
Don Knight, Joe Bush, Larry O’Rear, Sammy O’Rear,
Craig O’Rear, Craig Hendricks, Mark O’Rear & Tony Denby
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Charles Edward "Buster" Williams, age 69, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Sabine County.
He was born Aug. 27, 1943, in Nacogdoches to parents Carl Alvin Williams and Lula (Lightle) Williams. Buster was a lifelong resident of the area. He retired as Nacogdoches County's Road and Bridge Administrator after serving more than 20 years in this position.
Mr. Williams was always glad to encourage and help young people. He also enjoyed outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing.
Sports were dear to Buster as well as he enjoyed playing basketball while attending Central Heights High School and coaching his sons' youth baseball teams. He always enjoyed watching the World Series and was an avid Cowboys fan.
He was a member of the Baptist faith and enjoyed playing country and gospel music with his family.
Buster and Billie Mae Smith were married June 30, 1962. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
His survivors include his wife, Billie; sons, Charles Dwayne Williams and wife Paula of Woden, Doyle Edward Williams and wife Renee of Nacogdoches, Darrell Lynn Williams and wife Lynne of Center, and London Scott Williams of Nacogdoches; grandchildren, Melissa Williams, Steven Williams, Sydney Williams, Christopher Lewis and wife Heidi, Andrew Lewis, Brandon Lewis, Wade Williams, Keelan Williams, and Ian Williams; great-granddaughters, Heaven Laurette Hayden and Josey Lynn Hayden; sister, Pauline Davis and husband John of Nacogdoches; sisters-in-law, Floice Williams, Deborah Cotton and husband Reggie, and Joy Wilson and husband Charles "Bubba;" a special friend, Susan Nolan; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother, Robert.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, with Bro. Jerry L. Wilson and Bro. Don Noble officiating. Interment will follow Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 15, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Harrell, Gary Dale Stanaland, John Hoffman, Jeff Coats, Paul Davis, and Danny Coats. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Wilson, Chris Lewis, and Wade Williams.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association.
Services are under the direction of T.A. Lane and Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors. Online memories and condolences accepted at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.
03/12/2013
Charlcye Parker Menefee, 86, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Briarcliff Skilled Nursing Facility in Carthage. She was born March 20, 1926 in Tenaha to Ford and Bessie Parker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Tenaha.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013 at First United Methodist Church in Tenaha. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Claud Taylor and Bro. Lamar Rash officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.
Pallbearers will be Greg Covington, Dr. Kip Menefee, Chad Menefee, Bob Parker, Brack Harrison and Bob Browning.
She is survived by
Sons:
Joe Menefee and wife, Donna of Mt. Pleasant
Mitch Menefee and wife, Shannon of Tenaha
Daughter: Melissa Covington and husband, James of Nacogdoches
Daughter-in-law: Peggy Menefee of Mt. Pleasant
Eleven Grandchildren
Fifteen Great Grandchildren
One Great Great Grandchild
Brother: Dick Parker of Tenaha
Numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by
Parents: Ford and Bessie Parker
Husband: Max Menefee
Son: Leland Menefee
Brothers: Forrest Parker, Joseph Parker Jr., Ben Parker, William Ford Parker and Harry Parker
Sisters: Edith Roberson, Ethel Hennigan, Derrell Johnson, Mary Lee Browning, Ruth Lewis and Francis Christian
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 258, Tenaha, Texas 75974 and Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077-7491 (800)283-7800.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Earnest Wade Adams, much loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Mary Jo, on March 10, 2013. Wade was born in Childress, Texas, on October 31, 1925, to Edward Frank and Maggie Mae Adams. The hallmarks of his life were his Christian faith, love of his family and his service to others through teaching Sunday school and his military service. A Master Mason, Wade also belonged to the Garrison Lodge at his death.
Wade grew up in Garrison, Texas, with his brother, Junior, and returned there in 2007 with Mary Jo to retire. However, the call of service came again as he was called to be the Mayor of Garrison from 2010-2012. Wade graduated from Garrison High School in May of 1943. On October 7, 1943, he was sworn into the Army Air Forces. He would fly on twenty-three missions out of Italy in the next year during World War II. He also served in Korea in the 5th Air Force Headquarters Comet Main Telephone Exchange. When he returned from Korea, he met and married Mary Jo, a young widow with a small son, Ronnie LewisBlakley, on December 12, 1953. They produced three children in quick succession: Angela Jo, Timothy Wade, and Cynthia Ann. They moved to Willis, Texas, to work an egg farm, but their main focus was raising the children in the Christian faith at First Baptist Church in Willis. Wade was called to be a deacon and a Sunday School teacher, an avocation that he continued for the rest of his life. Wade and Mary Jo began a successful business, Master Mist, Inc., a supermarket produce misting system company in 1986. While living in Houston, they faithfully served at First Baptist Church of Houston. They moved to Garrison in 2007 where they were living when Mary Jo passed away in the early fall of 2012. Wade moved to Houston in late 2012 to live with Angela and began a short battle with lung cancer.
Wade is survived by his children; Son, Ronnie Lewis Blakley, Daughter-in-law, Kay Blakley, both of Montgomery, Texas; Daughters, Angela Jo Brill of Houston, Texas, and Cynthia Ann Puckett and husband, Mike, of Stokesdale, North Carolina; Grandchildren, Tiffani Banuelos, Dustin Lewis Blakley, wifeKami, Kristi Lynn Williamson, Laura Caroline Brill, James Wade Brill, Ginger Ann Kesler, husband Brad, Jenifer Renee Puckett, and Hillary Michelle Puckett of Stokesdale, North Carolina; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary Jo, son, Timothy Wade and brother, Edward Frank Adams, Jr. Wade was looking forward to being united in Heaven with these loved ones.
Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church, Garrison, Texas, on Friday, the 15th of March at 11 A.M. Burial is to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Garrison. Visitation will be held before the funeral service at 10:00 A.M. at the church. Officiated by Rev. Mike Caloway
Pallbearers: Mike Puckett, Dustin Lewis Blakley, James Wade Brill, Dale Miller, Owen Roark, and James McCrae.
Honorary Pallbearers: Elmer Edgmon, Lane Barton and Pete Stokes
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be made in Wade’s memory to First Baptist Church P.O. Box 99, 275 W. Magnolia, Garrison, Texas 75946
The arrangements are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
William Levell Jones, 80, of Center, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 in Nacogdoches. He was born October 20, 1932 in Belmont, Louisiana to William Nathan Jones and Blanche Davis Jones. He was a member of Sardis Pentecostal Church.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Myrtle Springs Cemetery in Sabine County.
He is survived by
Son: Teral Jones and wife, Kathy in Nacogdoches
Sister: Elaine Yarbrough and husband, Joe of Tenaha
Brothers:
Harden Jones and wife, Libby of Center
Leon Foster of Center
Grandson: Brad Jones and wife, Natalie of Center
Granddaughter: Tera Jones of Center
Great Granddaughter: Brianna Jones of Center
Special Friend: Rose Williams of Saratoga
Numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by
Parents: William Nathan Jones and Blanche Davis Jones
Wife: Betty Jones
Sons: Jerry Wayne Jones, Ricky Jones and Kim Jones
Brothers: R.H. Jones and Elbert Jones
Sister: Marie Coombs
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Graveside service for James Lamar Bentley, 79, of Lufkin will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in the Whitehouse Cemetery . Mr. Bentley was born March 10, 1934 in Angelina County to the late Myrtie Opal (Caples) and Jim Townsend Bentley and died March 11, 2013 in a local hospice unit.
Mr. Bentley worked as a brick mason the majority of his life. He loved the outdoors, to hunt, fish and most of all garden.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Garry and Barbara Bentley and Terry and Teresa Bentley; daughter and son-in-law, Nita and Freddy Weeks; sons and daughter-in-laws, Jarod and Kristen Bentley; Jonathan and Elisha Bentley; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Marlie McSwain.
Thirteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Opal Smith and Jessica Myrl Thompson; brother, George Bentley, Kenneth Bentley and David Bentley.
Casketbearers will be Freddy Weeks, Alan Weeks, Trinity Bentley, Trace Bentley, Craig Lee, and Billy Ray Bentley.
Visitation will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday until service time at the cemetery.
Snead Linton Funeral Home; directors.
03/08/2013
Mavis Hughes (Shofner), 90, of Timpson, passed away March 8, 2013 at Garrison Nursing Home in Garrison. She was born September 20, 1922 in Shelbyville to Van Buren Shofner and Susie Corbell Shofner. Mavis married Harold Hughes on March 9, 1944 and they were married for sixty-six years. She was a member of First Christian Church in Timpson.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Anderson, Glyn Yarbrough, Kirby Ramsey, John Ramsey, Billy Mack Ramsey and Patrick Ramsey.
She is survived by
Daughter: Margaret Boutte of Bossier City, Louisiana
Granddaughter: Margaret Michelle Boutte of Waco
Sister-in-law: Maebelle Yarbrough of Garrison
Niece: Suzy Galanis and husband, George of Dallas
Nephews:
Kirby Ramsey and wife, Catherine of Ruston, Louisiana
Mack Ramsey and wife, Patricia of Burfordville, Missouri
William Patrick Ramsey of Shreveport, Louisiana
Glyn Yarbrough of Nacogdoches
Great Nephews:
Matt Ramsey and wife, Rachael of Little Rock Arkansas
Alex Ramsey and wife, Jaimi of White River Junction, Vermont
John Ramsey and wife, Ashley of Shreveport, Louisiana
Great Great Nieces:
Madeline and Lorelai Ramsey of Little Rock Arkansas
Sister-in-law: Maebelle Yarbrough of Nacogdoches
Preceded in death by
Parents: Van Buren Shofner and Susie Corbell Shofner
Husband: Harold G. Hughes
Sister: Avis Ramsey
Brother-in-law: John Donece Ramsey
Son-in-law: Charles M. Boutte
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral services for Mrs. Eudelia (Delia) Reyes Saenz, 68, of Center will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2:00pm at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Lee Saenz, Bro. Bailey Alders and Bro. John Castillo officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Laird Funeral Home from 5-7pm.
Delia was born on April 21, 1944, in Raymondville, Texas to the late Filiberto Reyes and Angelita Hernandez Reyes from Raymondville, Texas. She grew up in Raymondville, Texas and later moved to the East Texas area and resided in East Texas for about 30 years. She was an active church member and trustee for the Centro de Vida Christian Church in Nacogdoches. She had two special scriptures in the bible: Palms 91 and Acts 2:38. The love she had for her church and her church members does not begin to describe her dedication to her Lord and her church. The most important thing is her life was her family. She was a wonderful grandmother, mother and friend. To Delia she always had time to enjoy every minute to be with them, pray for them and talk about how proud she was about her kid’s professions. Delia greeted every person with a smile, she never met a stranger because she had this magnetic personality that would attract you to her to sit there and listen to her just talk about her love of life. One of her quotes was “This world is not my Home”. Gardening, pets, and doing garage sales were also her enjoyments in life. Delia, her smile, her prayers, and her personality will dearly be missed by church family, children and grandchildren. Delia “was a survivor”!
Delia is survived by her mother, Angelita Reyes of Raymondville, TX; son, Lee Saenz and wife, Tracy of Center TX; daughters, Christina Saenz Hudspeth and husband, Yancy of Center TX, Annette Saenz Montemayor and husband, Aaron of Nacogdoches, TX, Priscilla Saenz Smith and husband, Michael of Diboll, TX; grandchildren, Ashey Saenz Rooks, Randall Rooks, Austin Saenz, Quincy Hudspeth, Cole Hudspeth, Brent Hudspeth, Bradley Jones, Cody Jones, Micah Smith, Arturo Montemayor, Kenny Montemayor; sisters, Antonia Aguirre from Ft. Worth, Texas, Margaret Sosa and husband, Gilberto from New Mexico; brother, Jerry Reyes and wife Mary from Raymondville, Texas; special friend Ernesto Lopez from Center, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Maria Hernandez; father, Filiberto Reyes; brother, Filiberto Reyes, Jr.
Austin Saenz, Quincy Hudspeth, Cole Hudspeth, Brent Hudspeth, Cody Jones, Bradley Jones, and Micah Smith will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Centro de Vida Christiana, 11301 North FM 95 Nacogdoches, Texas 75961. Condolences can be shared on line at www.lairdfh.net
Billie Marie Fitts, age 85, of the Harmony Community, San Augustine County, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 6, in San Augustine County. She was born on December 10, 1927 in the Bland Lake Community of San Augustine County, Texas to Homer Arnold and Sarah Mitchell.
Visitation was held Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm at at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11am in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Skipper Eberlan officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. She was a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church and was a medication aide for Twin Lakes Care Center.
She is survived by:
Son and Daughter-in-law: Homer Joe and Carolyn Fitts of San Augustine, TX
Grandchildren:
Lisa Cartwright of San Augustine
Linda Thornton and her husband, Charles of San Augustine
Cathy Cathey and her husband, Jimmy of Pollok
Great-Grandchildren:
Jason Cartwright of San Augustine
Heather Cathey of Pollok
Sister: Melba Valdez and her husband Robert of San Augustine
Numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Fitts; granddaughter, Kristen Cartwright; sisters, Tina Brown, Mary Milstead, and Dixie McQueen.
Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory/wymanroberts
In charge of arrangement will be Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas.
03/07/2013
Mr. L.B. Bolton, Jr, 48 of Shelbyville, Texas passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 evening at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center, Texas.
A wake will be held Friday, March 8, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center for family and friends. Funeral services will be held 3pm Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Triumph First Pentecostal Church Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop Zep Swindle officiating. Interment will follow at Bennett Chapel Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas.
Mr. Bolton is survived by:
Wife: Janetter Bolton of Mansfield, LA.
Sons:
Zackery Bolton of Houston, Texas
Damion Bolton of Center, Texas
Anthony Rideaus of Houston, Texas
Christopher Hubbard of Houston, Texas
Damarcus Perry of Marshall, Texas
Gloria Bean Bolton of Palestine, Texas
Daughter: Takesia Perry of Mansfield, LA
Ten Grandchildren
Grandmother: Lenar Martin of Beaumont, Texas
Sisters:
Shirley Hightower of Nacogdoches, Texas
Shelia Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Sophia Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Willie Mae Cartwright of Tenaha, Texas
Mary Bennett of Mansfield, LA
Brothers:
Willie Ray Bennett of Shelbyville, Texas
Wayne Thompson of Center, Texas
Billy Bennett of Shelbyville, Texas
Larry Cartwright of Center, Texas
Kenneth Earl Bolton of Center, Texas
Mr. Bolton is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services are under the directions of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Percy Garner & Son Mortuary would like to announce the death of Mrs. Christine Lane, age 60 of San Augustine, Texas. Mrs. Lane passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 at Memorial Health System of East Texas in Lufkin, Texas.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 12:30pm until 6:30pm at Garner and Son Chapel. Funeral services will be Monday, March 11, 2013 1pm True Vine Baptist Church with Rev. S.J. Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Lane Town Cemetery.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Roy Johnson (Cassandra) of San Augustine, Texas
Jerry Lane, Jr. of Humble, Texas
Daughters:
Stephaney Miller (Glen) of Lufkin, Texas
Sheila Lane Taylor (Walter Pride) of Lufkin, Texas
Kandy Holmes (Cedric) of Lufkin, Texas
16 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren
Mother: Carrie Johnson of San Augustine, Texas
Brothers:
Arthur Johnson of San Augustine, Texas
Alford Johnson (Alice) of Lufkin, Texas
Patrick Johnson (Katie) of San Augustine, Texas
Curtis Johnson of San Augustine, Texas
As well as a host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and Friends.
03/06/2013
Memorial service for William H. “Bill” Todd, 87, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, March 11, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Dwayne Sowell officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be from 11:00 AM until service time at 1:00 PM on Monday. Mr. Todd passed away March 6, 2013, in Nacogdoches, TX.
Born August 27, 1925, in Bastrop, LA, William Harvey Todd was the son of the late Ray Stewart Todd and Virginia (Chenault) Todd. After graduating from high school, he served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Bill attended the University of Houston and Texas A & M University. He and Joycelyn Robicheaux were married May 29, 1955, in New Iberia, LA. Bill retired as an electrical engineer from Tuboscope.
After his retirement, Bill and Joy moved to Timpson and began to enjoy country living. Bill’s life became filled with his “cowboying” – riding horses and raising cattle. He enjoyed watching Western movies, especially those with John Wayne. Being gifted mechanically, Bill was able to fix almost anything, and he also found pleasure with woodworking. Bill was a member of Timpson Church of Christ and American Legion Post #90.
Survivors include his wife Joy Todd of Timpson; daughters: Donna Todd of Timpson, Lysa Donalson and husband Tom of East Benard, TX, and Michelle King and husband Ty of Mercer Island, WA; sons: SFC William Todd, Jr. and wife Susan of Jacksonville, TX, and David Todd and wife Carole of Houston; brothers: Stewart Todd of Nacogdoches, James Todd and wife Sally of Sugar Land, TX, Dan Todd and wife Sybil of Swartz, LA, and John Todd and wife Pat of Denton, TX. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren: Caitlin Skye Todd, Meredith Michelle Todd, Nicholas King, Jonathan King, Braden Horn Todd, Riley Todd, Kurt Todd, Wyatt Todd, Bryce Todd, and Kyle Todd.
To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements.
03/05/2013
Ona Bella Ash went to be with her Lord and Savior in her new Heavenly Home on March 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas at the age of 96. She was born on November 21, 1916 in Timpson, Texas to John and Viola Richards. The family will receive friends for visitation 5 to 8pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Pasadena Funeral Chapel, Pasadena, Texas. Funeral services will be held 10am on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Pasadena Funeral Chapel, Pasadena, Texas. Graveside Service will be 2pm Friday, March 8, 2013 at New Prospect Cemetery, Timpson, with Rev. Rick Anderson officiating.
Ona was a resident of Pasadena, Texas since 1951, and a member of Sunset United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker, school volunteer, and beautician. Ona enjoyed gardening, quilting, and playing 42 as hobbies.
She is proceded in death by her parents, John and Viola Richards; her husband John D. Ash; and 2 sisters, Alla Mae Richards and Mary Evelyn Tilley.
Ona is survived by:
Son, John M. Ash of Pasadena, Texas
Daughter, Sheilah Kaye Hart of Houston, Texas
5 grandchildren: Michael Earl Hart, Kelly Kay Thomas, Angela Beth Looney, John Robert Ash, and Kimberly Lynn Dean
9 great grandchildren: Brandt Hart, Avery Looney, Jack Looney, Kayla Dean, Aaron Dean, Cory Hart, Patrick Thomas, Jordan Thomas, and Harlee Stevens
Numerous nieces and nephews
Along with extended family members: Karl Dean, Mark Looney, Jodi Ash, Kim Hart, Delbert Thomas
And life-long friend Rosa Recio
Services are under the direction of Pasadena Funeral Chapel, Pasadena, TX
Funeral services for Mr. Dewey Gardner (53) of Center will be Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 1:00pm at Charroll Chapel CME Church in Shelbyville, Texas. Dewey died on February 28, 2013, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches, Texas. Rev. Armond Cauley will be officiating.
Survivors:
Daughter, Shayvon Jenkins (Donny) of Shelbyville, Texas
Sisters:
Dorothy McCollister (Leo) of Center, Texas
Dorothy LaVearn Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Annie Mae Gardner of Center, Texas
Darlene Gardner (Lonnie) of Shelbyville, Texas
Visitation will be at Hicks Chapel, Friday, March 8, 2013, from 6-8p.
Burial will be at St. John Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas.
03/04/2013
Sybil Powdrill Locke, 92, of Orange, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 in a Private Care Facility in Orange. Born on August 11, 1920 in Joaquin, Texas to her parents, Truitt Powdrill and Junie (McGee) Powdrill, she lived in Orange for 64 years, she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Orange, she was a homemaker and she worked as a seamstress making clothes for many people in the community. Mrs. Locke enjoyed quilting, cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will also be remembered for the many pots of her vegetable soup that all of her family enjoyed.
Mrs. Locke is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 65 years, Vernon L. Locke; her granddaughter, Amy Hudnall and her stepmother, Maggie Powdrill.
Those who will most cherish her memory are her daughter, Cindy Naivar and husband, Bill of Hiram, Georgia; her sons, Tommy Locke and wife, Helen of Kirbyville and Gene Locke and wife, Vicky of Orange; her grandchildren, Jennifer Blount, Lori Romano, Diane Murray, Larry Locke and Trey Naivar; her great grandchildren, John Blount, Destrick Back, Brad Murray, Kristen Murray, Bobby Murray, Katie Ames, Kelsey Murray, Kelly Murray, Brittany Leffew, Kirsten Fournet, Sierra Locke, Reece Locke, Christopher Romano, Victoria Romano and Reggie Romano; sixteen great great grandchildren and numerous members of her extended family.
Graveside services to honor Mrs. Locke’s life will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin, Texas with Bill Baker, great nephew of Mrs. Locke, officiating. Interment will follow services where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. A gathering of Mrs. Locke’s family and friends will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuenralhome.com
Mr. Reese Parker Andrews, age 62, a prominent East Texas attorney, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Mr. Andrews was born December 8, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas, to parents Robert Parker Andrews and Selma Louise (Reese) Andrews.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Carolyn Louise Andrews; sons, Parker Austin Andrews of Waco and Payton Douglas Andrews of Nacogdoches; a daughter, Annaleigh Katherin Andrews of Nacogdoches; his mother, Selma Louise Reese Andrews of Weatherford; and sisters, Bekki Andrews of Conroe and Gini Chesney of Weatherford.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 2pm at First Baptist Church Nacogdoches, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 4pm to 7pm at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church on NE Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas.
Reese spent his boyhood years traveling with his family, finally settling in Weatherford the spring of Reese's sixth grade year. Throughout the remainder of his school years, he excelled in track, football and public speaking while developing his love and talent for playing the piano and the guitar. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 1969. He then attended Texas A&M University, where he was a proud member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets and graduated with high honors in May 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in German. He returned to Texas A&M to earn his master's degree in English in December 1976.
Meanwhile, not content to remain still for very long, Reese was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve in 1975, stationed at various army bases including Fort Riley, Fort Sill, Fort Hood and Fort Bragg, where he was attached to the 82nd Airborne Division. Reese served in a variety of capacities during his service in the Reserve, oftentimes spending summers abroad in Europe. Perhaps his favorite assignments were the summers he spent in southern Germany, serving as a translator for the brigade commander of the First Infantry Division. He eventually attended "jump school" and earned his wings at Fort Benning in October 1982.
Upon receiving a substantial scholarship, Reese returned to school in Texas, graduating from Baylor Law School in May 1982. He began practicing law that fall and soon married the love of his life, Carolyn Louise Pennebaker, in June 1983. Carolyn earned her law degree at Baylor soon after, and in September 1992, the two of them moved to Nacogdoches, where they opened their own law firm, Andrews & Andrews.
Carolyn stopped practicing with Reese when their first child, Parker, was born. A lover of music, Reese loved the great hymns of the Christian faith and was often heard singing them along the sidewalks of downtown Nacogdoches as he walked from his office to the courthouse or the bank. He and his family were members of Grace Bible Church, where Reese served as a Sunday school teacher for the college class and the fifth and sixth grade combined class. They have been active members of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church since August 2005.
Reese will be remembered as a man who had a true passion for life, one who never knew a stranger and was never a respecter of persons. He was quick to forgive others and hoped others would quickly forgive him. He loved to travel and enjoyed every opportunity to sharpen his Spanish and German speaking skills. He was devoted to his family, and he loved the Bible and could quote dozens of passages from memory. He worked hard and played hard with his children. Reese was generous and friendly to all.
Arrangements are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at http://www.casonmonk-metcalf.com/.
03/01/2013
Myrtle Lee Windham, 82, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, March 1, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born April 14, 1930 in Shelby County to Ruffin “Buster” and Ethel (McDaniel) Stanley. She was a member of Haslam Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Buster and Ethel Stanley, Husband, Doyle Windham, Daughter, Brenda Gail Williams, Granddaughter, Cassie Christine Pierce, Brothers & Sisters, Murray Stanley & wife, Marion, Maurice Chandler & husband, Arthur, Wayburn Stanley, Mable Dawson & husband, J.P., Bobbie Ruth Stanley, Infant Brother, Pete Stanley, Roy Stanley, Douglas Stanley, Evie Taylor and Brother-in-law, William Lahman
She is survived by:
Children:
Anita Doylene Huddleston & husband, Gerald of Center
Jerry Dale Windham & wife, Sharon of the Paxton Community
Sherry Ethel Kilpatrick & husband, Joe of the Paxton Community
Donna Lou Green & husband, JC of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Dan Jones & wife, Jean, Allan Jones, Alex Jones, Katherine Raymond & husband, Donald, Michael Gibbs & wife, Ashley, Mandy Eddington, Kayce Jones, Heather Bonnette & husband, Robert, Julie Bates & husband, Michael, Heather Baker & husband, Warren, Jerry Lloyd Windham, Candy Creech & husband, Tony, Scott Kilpatrick & wife, Allison, Brody Kilpatrick & wife, Elizabeth, Patrick Green & wife, Casey, Brian Green & Josie Green
32 Great Grandchildren
Sister:
Louise Lahman of Lufkin
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends
Pallbearers: Alex Jones, Donald Raymond, Scott Kilpatrick, Brody Kilpatrick, Tony Creech, Jerry Windham & Michael Bates
Honorary Pallbearers: Dan Jones, Michael Gibbs, Patrick Green, Brian Green, Warren Baker & Alan Jones
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
