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05/31/2014
Edward M. Markl Jr., 87, retired automobile dealer and long-time Fort Worth resident, passed away peacefully the morning of May 31, 2014 surrounded by his daughter and son.
Services will be held at First Baptist Church, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2014 with the Rev. Michael Hale officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice, which Ed would have wanted and which he did quietly behind the scenes, during his lifetime.
Ed was born January 21, 1927 in Wyandotte County in Kansas. He was a loving husband to his late wife, Pamela, for 56 years, a loving father to his two children, a respected businessman in the community, a WWII veteran and a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
Ed’s family was in the automotive business in Kansas since the mid 1920’s, following in the footsteps of his late father in one of the oldest GM franchise dealerships in the country, until Ed sold the GM dealership in the late 1970’s.
He purchased the Mercedes-Benz/Rolls Royce franchise in Overland Park, Kansas and served as the President of the Rolls Royce Dealers Council and was awarded the ‘Order of The Silver Lady’ for having one of the outstanding Rolls Royce dealerships in the country. He sold the dealership in the late 1980’s.
After working in the automotive business in southern, California, Ed and Pam moved to Fort Worth to be near their children at TCU and Ed was an account sales executive for Franklin Electric for some 10 years before retiring.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Martin Markl, Sr. and Teresa Markl and beloved wife, Pamela Sue Markl.
Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia A. Brown and husband Burton Brown of Center, Texas and son, Marty Markl and wife, Ann of Boyd, Texas, along with a brother, John Robert Markl of Scottsdale, Arizona plus many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/30/2014
Finis Bell, Sr. 95, of Garrison, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at his residence. Visitation will be at Hicks Chapel, Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Services will be Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Hicks Chapel at 2:00pm. Burial will be on June 3, 2014 at 9:00am in Houston, Texas at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. Rev. James Bell will be officating.
Mr. Bell is survived by:
Son:
Finis Bell, Jr of Houston, Texas
Brothers:
Robert Bell of Garrison, Texas
Rev. James Bell and wife Shirley of Houston, Texas
Sisters:
Louise Bolton of Seattle Washington
Lucille Jones and husband O’Neal of Garrison
Dorothy Roberts and husband Ozen of Garrison
Archie Moffett and husband Simmie of Garrison
Christine Bell all of Garrison
Lillie Grimes and husband Bob of Washington
Lillian Walker of Washington
Margie Wilkerson and husband Eddie of Washington
Patsy Greer and husband Weldon of Center
*Due to Martin Luther King Drive being under construction: Detour from Martin Luther King Drive to Nobles St, to Garrett Street, & to 804 Martin Luther King Dr. (Hicks Mortuary)
Services under the direction of Hicks Mortuary of Center, Texas.
05/29/2014
Alvin William, Dorner, 91, of Center previously from Haskell, Texas, went to meet his Lord God on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
Graveside Service will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Willow Cemetery in Haskell, Texas with Rev. Troy Culpepper officiating. Visitation will be Friday, May 30, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
The product of German descent and the embodiment of the strong –willed, determination, and spirit that is needed to be a farmer, Alvin Dorner embraced and often fought the land and nature to provide for his family and help his friends. He became a resident and farmer in Haskell, Texas in 1945 and continued as such until he retired at the age of 82 when he moved to Center, Texas. Alvin Dorner’s deep love for the land that he tilled and for the country that it symbolized, led him into military serviceduring World War II. In the service of his country from 1942 to 1945, he flew 33 missions as a tail-gunner with his plane and crew leading three of those missions. As a staff sergeant of the US Air Force,he faced death and witnessed the death of others with the fortitude and bravery that few of us can imagine. Although this took a severe toll on his spiritual well-being because of his strong belief in the Ten Commandments, he continued to strive for what he considered good and right. Alvin Dorner always strived to impart to others those attributes of good and right. He will truly be missed by those who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his German parents, Albert William Dorner & Katherine Meinen Dorner, his first wife, Virginia McCarty Dorner, his baby girl, Barbara Ann Dorner and his adopted son, Alvin Wayne Dorner.
He is survived by:
Wife: Margie Slatter Dorner of Center & members of her family
Sister:
Lucille Prokisch
Nephews:
Ronnie and Dean Prokisch & their wives
Daughter:
Kathie and husband Henry Alvin Sherman, Jr.
Daughter-in-law:
Linda and husband Mike St. John
Grandchildren:
Alichia and husband Paul Warren
Rhonda and husband Bobby Howard
James Boatman
Great Grandchildren:
Alvina Sherman
Baron Hendrix
Tyler Howard
Matthew
Emily Howard
Maison Boatman
Great Great Grandchildren:
Kyliegh Moats
Kyrain Moats
Pallbearers: James Boatman, Bobby Howard, Paul Warren,Barron Hendrix, Russell Beakley & Richard MathisIn
Lieu of flowers, Family requests donations can be made In Memory of Alvin Dorner to Lakeside Village Assisted Living, 1468 Loop 500, Center, Texas 75935.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com.
05/28/2014
Joe David Daniel Bullard Sr., 59, of Center, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. He was born January 24, 1955 in Springhill, Louisiana to Odell Bullard and Annie Rae Beshea Bullard. Mr. Bullard served in the United States Army.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Rocky Mount Cemetery in the Rocky Mount Community of Louisiana.
He is survived by
Wife: Barbara Bullard of Center
Sons:
J.D. Bullard and wife, Kelly of Bossier City, Louisiana
Daniel Culver of Nacogdoches
James Bullard and wife, Lillie of Johnson City, Tennessee
Daughter: Christina Bullard of Johnson City, Tennessee
12 Grandchildren
Brothers:
Mac Bullard and wife, Betty Jean of Sarepta, Louisiana
Ray Dell Bullard of Nacogdoches
Maston Andrew Louis Bullard of Blanchard, Louisiana
Sisters:
Annie Elaine McDaniel and husband, Leroy of Denham Springs, Louisiana
Patty Sue Holdiness and husband, John of Magnum, Louisiana
Katie Louise Lanclos and husband, Francis of Clinton, Louisiana
Tammy Adams of Shreveport, Louisiana
Preceded in death by
Parents: Odell Bullard and Annie Rae Beshea Bullard
Sister: Elizabeth Gay Bullard Brayant
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Robert (Dick) Lee Johnson, 84, of Center passed away Monday morning, May 26, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Mr. Johnson will lay-in-state on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 10am to 11 am at Triumph Center. Visitation will be Friday, May 30, 2014 from 7pm to 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center, TX.
Interment will be at Westview Cemetery in Center, TX. with Bishop Howard Cloudy officiating.
Mr. Robert Lee Johnson is survived by
Daughter: Alice Dock of Center
Sons:
Carl Johnson, and wife, Louise of Center
Robert Lynn Johnson, and wife Emma Joan of Center
Charles Johnson of Dallas
Glen Johnson, and wife, Debra of Center
Bobby Johnson, and wife, Della of Center
Tommy Johnson of Center
Sister: Dessie Manning of Los Angeles, CA.
Brother: Jessie Sims of San Augustine, TX.
18 Grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren
Brother-in-law: Kent Jones of Center
Bianchey Faye Goodwin, 75, passed away on Monday May 26, 2014 in Fort Worth, TX.
Memorial services will be held at 1pm on Saturday May 31, 2014 at Pleasant Grove Baptist in Center, TX with Pastor Liz Tatum officiating.
Mrs. Goodwin was born in Center, TX. on December 1, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mazena and L.Z. Goodwin; siblings, Willie Glen Goodwin, Rev. Billy Ray Goodwin and Bennie P. Goodwin-Tatum.
She is survived by her beloved children and grandchildren, Valerie Goodwin, Sonja Betts and husband Carl (Anthony Wilson) and Patrick Goodwin and wife Kathryn; Kendall White and Avery Goodwin; eight sisters, and one brother, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Services are under the direction of Guardian Funeral Home and Community Funeral Home.
05/25/2014
Funeral services for Mr. Sammy R. Dillon, 62, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, TX, with Bro. Eric Pledger officiating. Interment with Masonic graveside rites will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison, TX. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Taylor Funeral Home. Mr. Dillon passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014, in Garrison.
Born May 31, 1951, in Houston, TX, Sammy R. Dillon was the son of the late Hayden Dillon and Billie Ruth Cantrell Dillon. He was a graduate of Timpson High School, a member of Park Place Masonic Lodge, Houston, a life member of Scottish Rite Freemasonry, Houston, and a member of First Baptist Church, Timpson. Sammy Dillon had been a contractor in environmental services.
Survivors include mother Billie Ruth Dillon of Nacogdoches, wife Pam Dillon of Nacogdoches; son Kirk Dillon and wife Haley of Nacogdoches; daughter Natisha Allen and husband Kyle of Timpson; grandchildren: Taylor Morris, Paytin Dillon, Tyler Morris, Megan Dillon, Taran Morris, Liam Dillon, and Lukas Allen; brothers Danny Dillon, Mike Dillon and wife Pat, and Tony Dillon; and sister Tina Lightfoot and husband David.
Sammy was preceded in death by his father Hayden Dillon, daughter-in-law Tara Dillon, and brothers Wayne, Joe, and David Dillon.
To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Drive, Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Janie McSwain Johnson, of Cleveland, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2014, in the chapel of Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas with Rev. Buddy Johnson and Dr. Gene Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Old Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Mrs. Johnson passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014, surrounded by her family, at her home in Cleveland, Texas.
Mattie Janie Johnson was born January 10, 1921, in Shelby County, Texas to Lee and Ethel McSwain. Janie was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Conroe, Texas.
Janie is survived by her son, Rev. Buddy Johnson and wife, Taffy of Waxahachie, Texas; two daughters, Jane Edwards and husband, Gene of Ft. Worth, Texas and Jean Anderson of Cleveland, Texas; nine loving grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Maxine Jernigan and Christine Mahan of Center, Texas; one brother, Bobby McSwain and wife, Connie of Irving, Texas and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Grady Johnson; one sister, Luna Waller and one brother, Earl McSwain.
Serving as pallbearers are her grandsons, Scott Johnson, Ben Johnson, Jon Johnson, Alan Johnson, Tommy Rose, Zane Copeland, Prentice Anderson, Jared Anderson, Tommy Gaskins, Adam Anderson and Andy Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be Warren G. McSwain, Oren Warr, J.C. McSwain, Doyle Luman, Howard Johnson and Bro. Thomas Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, it was Janie’s desire that memorial donations be made to Baptist Missionary Association of America, Mexico Missions, PO Box 30910, Little Rock, Arkansas 72260.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/22/2014
Mrs. Anita Louise Rhodes passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in Nacogdoches, Texas, at the age of 67.
Louise was born Jan. 23, 1947, to parents James Buford Box and Vinnie Dorline Cranford Box. She grew up in the Timpson area, graduating from Timpson High School and Massey Business College.
Louise has lived in the Central Heights area of Nacogdoches County for more than 20 years.
She was a loving and faithful daughter, wife, mother, and Granny to her family. She had a strong heart, which helped her fight a hard 25-year battle. She's now at rest in the arms of Jesus.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Buford "Mike" Box; and granddaughter, Megan Hailey.
Her survivors include her husband, William F. "Bill" Rhodes; son, Lindy Cordell Hailey and wife Kailie; daughter, Kerri Lynn Martin and husband Joshua; her mother, Dorline Box; grandchildren, Brad Hailey and wife Ariel, Lane Hailey, Paige Hailey, Jillian Martin, Katy Martin, and Kamden Martin; and brothers, Billy Ray Box and wife LaEdra and James Box and wife Elaine.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 22.
Services are set for 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2014, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, with Bro. Josh Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Rock Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Brad Hailey, Lane Hailey, Gary Adkison, Chris Box, Brian Box, and Robbie Box.
Louise's family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , 212 Gene Samford Dr., Lufkin, TX 75904-3358.
Arrangements are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, Texas. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.
Jane Roberts Perry, 92, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. She was born August 30, 1921 in Reese to Jerry Roberts and Louise Boles Roberts. Ms. Perry graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1939. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and Rachel Bible Class of First Baptist Church in Center.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ed McRae officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Chad Solieu, Kaleb Smith, Chris Karschnick, Marty Askew, Kevin Askew and Bruce Britt. Honorary pallbearers will be Reid Peace and Brayden Britt.
She is survived by
Children:
Wayne Perry and wife, Barbara of Center
Sue Dumatrait and husband, Billy of Ragley, Lousiana
Janice Askew and husband, Leon of Gilmer
Grandchildren:
Teresa Britt of Center
Dana Evans of Timpson
Marty Askew of Austin
Kevin Askew of Winnsboro
Jennifer Karschnick of Ragley, Louisiana
Jaymie Solieu of Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Husband: Troy Perry
Brothers: Wilburn Roberts, Darel Roberts, Wayne Roberts
Sisters: Jean Chapel, Florein White
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Annie Fay (Jack) Johnson, 84, of Center, passed away Tuesday May 20, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 7-8pm at the Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center, Texas. Lay-in-state will be held from 10-11 Saturday morning May 24, 2014 at the St. Paul Baptist Church in Center, Texas. Services will be held directly following the lay-in-state with Bishop Howard Cloudy officating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery Center, Texas.
Survivors include:
Husband: Robert Johnson
Daughter:
Alice Dock of Center
Sons:
Carl Johnson of Center
Robert Lynn and wife Emma Jean Johnson of Center
Charles Johnson of Dallas
Glen and wife Debra of Center
Bobby and wife Della Johnson of Center
Tommy Johnson of Center
Brother:
Kent Jones of Center
18 Grandchildren
35 Great Grandchildren
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral home, Center, Texas.
James Derek (Do Right) Belin, 46, of Center, passed away Monday, May, 19, 2014 in Huxley Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, May 23, 2014 at the Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center, Texas. Services will be held Saturday May 24, 2014 at 12 noon at the Center Triumph Church in Center, Texas with prophetess Lydia Osby officating. Interment will follow at Thompson Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas.
Survivors Include:
Wife: Chinita Belin of Center
Daughter:
Jamine Belin of Center
Brothers:
Joe Belin and wife Daphne of Houston, Texas
Travis and wife Tracey Belin of Center
Sister:
Tonya Belin of Center
Granddaughter:
Ayla Belin of Center
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Mr. Carl “Julio”Brown, age 75 of Timpson, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Green Acres Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
Graveside service will be Friday, May 23, 2014 at 2pm at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center with
Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating. There will not be any visitation.
Mr. Brown was born March 26, 1939 in San Augustine County to Parents, Jake Brown & Vena (Holloway) Brown. He graduated from Chireno High School. He worked as a truck driver for Central Freight for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jake & Vena Brown, 4 Brothers, Alfred Brown, Morris Brown, Clarence Brown, & Norris Brown and 2 Sisters, Mattie Doyens, and Denny “Ruth” Brown and Special Step son, James “Jim” Brown.
He is survived by:
Wife, Linda (Ceal) Brown of Timpson
5 Grandchildren:
Morgan Baker of Timpson
Raina Baker of Timpson
Ryan Paul Baker of Timpson
Chandler Burgay of Timpson
McKenzie Burgay of Timpson
Great Grandchildren:
Kane Baker, Kase Baker, Ryder Baker & Avery
Brothers & Sisters:
Paul Brown & wife, Lorri of Garrison
Nolan Brown & wife, Gaye of Nacogdoches
Wayne Brown & wife, Lamerle of Douglas
Harley Lester Brown of Longview
Archie Brown of Alabama
Ivern Shaw of Blackjack
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Brother-in-law: Frank Ceal of Highlands
Pallbearers: Morgan Baker, Ryan Paul Baker, Chandler Burgay, James Howland, Joey Jernigan & Stephen Burgay
Honorary Pallbearers: Patrick Shaw & Eric Perry.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
05/19/2014
Daniel Harrington, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 7, 1946 in Kaplan, Louisiana to Dewey Harrington and Paula Gaspard Harrington. Mr. Harrington enjoyed motorcycling, cooking and watching Texans football. He was of the Catholic faith.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Reynolds Cemetery in the Dreka Community of Shelby County with Bro. Kerry Green officiating.
Pallbearers will be Tod LaVergne, Don Younker, Ryan Kutner, Marty Byrd, Phillip Pryor, Gilbert Liscano and Brock Pryor.
He is survived by
Wife: Shirley Harrington of Shelbyville
Daughters:
Penny Younker and husband, Don of Houston
Michelle LaVergne and husband, Tod of Port Neches
Danelle Galloway of Kent, Washington
Rachelle Pryor and husband, Phillip of Nederland
Son: John Harrington of Groves
12 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Parents: Dewey Harrington and Paula Gaspard Harrington
Granddaughter: Barra Kutner
Brothers: Floyd Harrington, Robert “Bobby” Harrington
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/17/2014
Iva Nell Fields, 93, of Orange and formerly of Center, passed away on May 14, 2014, at Sabine House in Orange.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. at Patroon Cemetery in Patroon, Texas.
Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Patroon, Texas, on August 24, 1920, she was the daughter of Ollie Burette Whitten and Della Mae (Lout) Whitten. Nell worked as a machine operator at Equitable Bag Company in Orange for ten years, and later retired from Herider Farms in Center. She loved her family and was a wonderful cook.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Thomas F. Talbert and Robert Louis Fields; parents, Ollie Burette and Della Mae (Lout) Whitten; brothers, Carl Whitten, T.E. “June” Whitten; sisters, Sibyl Dover, Laverne Whitten, Lovis Kellum, and Hazel Whitten.
She is survived by her daughters, Judy Smith and husband, J.W. of Orange, Robbie Talbert Gunderson and husband, Dr. Clark of Lake Charles, LA, and Billie Talbert Skinner and husband, Charles of Orange; grandchildren, Jeffrey Smith of Orange, Simone Smith Moore and husband Sam of Orange, Jill Skinner of Vidor, Ashley Gunderson of Lake Charles, LA, and Dr. Camille Gunderson of Oklahoma City, OK; great-grandchildren Mackenzie Moore of Lake Charles, LA, Stephanie Moore of Los Angeles, CA, Brennon Moore of Orange, Brianna Beckley of Vidor, and Nadia Gunderson of Lake Charles, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Way of Orange County, 1506 W. Park Avenue Orange, TX 77630.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staffs at Sabine House and River City Hospice for their excellent, loving care of Mrs. Fields.
05/16/2014
Robert Yarbrough, age 81, of Garrison, passed away Wednesday morning, May 14, 2014 at his residence in Garrison, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6pm until 8pm Friday, May 16, 2014 at Community Funeral Homes in Timpson, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at New Liberty Baptist Church, Garrison, Texas. Interment to follow at New Liberty Cemetery, Garrison, Texas with Rev. Cedric Grace officiating.
He is survived by
Daughter, Johnnie (Gerald) Nash of Center, Texas.
Son, Trayland Johnson
5 Grandchildren and a host of neices and nephews.
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
Michelle (Mikki) Jame Mueller. 53, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 21, 1961 in St. Clair, Michigan to Bruce Lewis and Pat Shaver. She was of the Lutheran Faith.
Graveside service will be held at 4:00pm, Saturday, May 17, 2014 at New Prospect Cemetery in Timpson with Bro. Ed McRae officiating.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Mueller, Brian Lewis, Ben Shaver, Dustin Muller, Laurie O'Neill and Chris Lewis Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Lewis, David Lewis, Ralph MAta and Gary Lewis.
She is survived by
Daughter: Laura Mueller of Tenaha, TX
Son: Bobby Mueller of Tenaha, TX
Mother: Pat Shaver of Tenaha, TX
Father: Bruce Lewis of Escanaba, MI
Aunts:
Kathy Hawk of Tenaha, TX
Joanie Shaver of Tennessee
Brothers:
Brian Lewis & Lucy of Tenaha, TX
David Lewis of Escanaba, MI
Sister:
Cindy & Dale Delatte of Tomball, TX
Uncle: Ben Shaver of Tennessee
Nephews: Chris Lewis and Rudy Delatte
Preceded in death by:
Husband: Robert Mueller
Two sons Hoss Cunningham and Brannon Cunningham
05/13/2014
Evelyn Frances Chandler Frazer, 82, of Center, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Nacogdoches. She was born November 26, 1931 in Galena Park to Lawrence Homer Chandler and Myrle Evelyn Bigham Chandler. Ms. Frazer was a member of McClelland Community Church in Shelby County.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Brazoria Cemetery in Brazoria.
Pallbearers will be Tom Curtis Ansley, Yance Flores, Bobby Lawrence Allgood, Larry Allgood, Randy Allgood, Matthew Trevino and Tom Paul Chandler II.
She is survived by
Children: Carol Ann Davis of Brazoria
Grandchildren:
James Dewayne (Bubba) Davis and wife, Dianna of Brazoria
Ann Ellington and husband, Roger of Brazoria
6 Great Grandchildren
6 Great Great Grandchildren
Sisters:
Ruth Bishop and husband, Jessie of Shelbyville
Alice Ansley of Gary
Jerri Ann Chandler of Shelbyville
Billie J. Briggs of Van Vleck
Nanny’s Special Children:
Matthew Trevino
Savannah Trevino
Tom Paul Chandler II
Yance Flores
A number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Parents: Lawrence Homer Chandler and Myrle Evelyn Bigham Chandler
Husband: James Edward Frazer
Brothers: Homer Dean Chandler, Noble Ray Chandler, Tom Paul Chandler
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Miriam Adams Jernigan, 83, of Center, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. She was born August 20, 1930 in Shelby County to Flint Thomas Adams and George Ann Samford Adams. She was of the Baptist faith.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Willie Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Micky Ray, Misty Ray, Liza T Powers, Thomas Jernigan, Todd Jernigan, David Adams, Mark Simmons, John Simmons and Melissa Marcantel. Honorary pallbearers will be Lucas Powers, Melinda Sims, Mallory Sims.
She is survived by
Children:
Rickie Paul Jernigan of Center
Reba Ann Powers and husband, Harry of Amarillo
Rebecca Towns and husband, Mike of Center
Woodie Jernigan and wife, Shina of Center
Grandchildren:
Micky Ray and wife, Melinda Howard Ray of Kingwood
Misty Ray of Center
Melissa Marcantel and husband, Brandon of Zachary, Louisiana
Melinda Sims and husband, Brent of Center
Lucas Powers of Olean, New York
Liza T Powers of Houston
Liberty Powers and wife, Kassie of Amarillo
Lydia Powers of Lake Charles
Thomas Jernigan of Center
Todd Jernigan of Center
Brittany Blunt of Center
James Winkler of Center
Lisa McLawchlin and husband, Kevin of Timpson
12 Great Grandchildren
Daughter-in-law: Vivian Jernigan Ford of Center
Sister-in-law: Betty Adams Simmons of Nacogdoches
Preceded in death by
Husband: Paul Jernigan
Son: Fern Jernigan
Parents: Flint Thomas Adams and George Ann Samford Adams
Brothers: John R. Adams, Robert F. “Bob” Adams, F.T. Adams, Jack Alford
Sister: Lucille Jernigan
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Michael Drake Tapley, infant son of Michael Tapley and Sarah Smith, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. He was born Monday, May 12, 2014.
Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2014 at White Rock Cemetery in Center with Bro. Don Windham officiating.
He is survived by
Parents: Michael Tapley and Sarah Smith of Center
Brothers:
Jaden Tapley of Tatum
Conner Tapley of Tatum
Kamden Tapley of Tatum
Step Brother: Chandler Smith of Logansport, Louisiana
Grandparents:
Rhonda Cotten of Center
Mona Smith of Logansport, Louisiana
Great Grandmother: Lois Chandler of Center
Great Great Grandmother: Louise Dent of Center
Aunts:
Brooke Williford and husband, Jason of San Augustine
Nikki Smith and husband, Jeremy of Center
Great Uncle: Blaine Tapley of Shelbyville
Cousins:
River Williford of San Augustine
Daylon Smith of Center
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Paul Revere Warren was born in Center on August 10, 1917 and passed away at age 96 on Saturday, May 10, 2014, in Orange. He was the son of Mac Duff and Annie Brinkley Warren.
Paul’s father, Mac Duff, was the first graduate of Stephen F. Austin (SFA) State University. While his father was enrolled at SFA, Paul was one of the young students that participated in the learning lab classes which trained future teachers.
Paul’s mother, Annie Brinkley Warren, was Postmaster in Neuville, when the trains still made regular stops there.
To attend high school, Paul rode his horse 10 miles, from Neuville to Center.
Paul always had many stories to share and scars to show from his adventures, jumping and crawling through the barbed wire fences to swim in the creeks on the way home from school.
As a young man, Paul worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps (which he himself referred to as “The Tree Army”) which built parks all over the state of Texas. One of the best-known parks is Boykin Springs in The Angelina National Forest located near Sam Rayburn Lake.
While attending SFA, Paul met and married Annie Mae Craig in 1936. It came as a surprise to the couple when they realized their wedding day fell on Halloween!
During World War II, Paul was in the Merchant Marines, stationed in Catalina Island, California. While he was on duty his only child, Frances Ann Warren Henley, was born in Center.
After leaving the Merchant Marines, the family moved to Orange, where Paul worked at Livingston Shipyard as a locksmith, then at DuPont Sabine River Works as a machinist, until he retired.
Paul was a mechanic and could work on most any automobile or piece of machinery. He enjoyed gardening, yard work along with following and investing in the stock market.
Paul Warren was preceded in death by his wives, Annie Mae Warren and Margarette Wilkinson Warren, and by his daughter, Frances Ann Warren Henley.
Paul is survived by his son-in-law, Duane Henley Sr.; 4 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren,
grandson, Duane Henley, Jr. of Dallas; his children Trevor, Georgia, and Lily; grandson, Paul Henley of Orange,; his family, Glenetta (wife), children, Alana, Taylor, Cory and Shelby; grandson, Jeff Henley, Sr. of Austin; his family, Marla (wife), children, Erin and Jeffrey Jr., and granddaughter, Laura Henley Quigley of Pacifica, CA; her family, Peter Quigley (husband), children, Pierce and Abigail.
A Christian Graveside Ceremony and Burial will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Hallsville Cemetery in Hallsville, Texas.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Duane Henley Sr., Duane Henley, Jr., Paul Henley and Jeff Henley, Sr.
05/12/2014
James Harold Black Sr., 91, of Palestine, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 in Palestine. He was born February 8, 1923 in Alto to Templeton Black and Edna Phares. Mr. Black was a member of Tyre Lodge #198 in Tennessee Colony and also a member of Scottish Right, Shriners and VFW Post #3907. He was of the Baptist faith.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. A graveside service, with military honors, will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Salem Cemetery.
He is survived by
Wife: Paula Kimbro Black of Palestine
Son: Ronald Black of Deer Park
Daughter: Cindy Tindol of Houston
Grandchildren:
Tommy Black of Midland
Stephanie Stephenson of Midland
4 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Parents: Templeton Black and Edna Phares Black
Sons: Donald Black, Richard Black, James Black Jr.
Brother: Morris Elmer Black
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Infant Dixie LeeAnn Graves, born and passed away on May 7, 2014 at UTMB Galveston, Texas.
Graveside Service will be 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 at Strong Cemetery with Bro. Billy Windham officiating.
She is the daughter of Kirk & Amanda Shofner Graves of Shelbyville.
Granddaughter of R.E. "Bubba" Shofner of Shelbyville and Janet & Tom McLeod of Shreveport, LA
Great Grandmother, JoAnn Shofner
She is also survived by 3 brothers, Trey, Bailey & Paxton Graves
Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & Other Relatives
She is preceded in death by paternal Grandparents, Nim Graves & Kay Patterson, and Great Grandfather, Pete Shofner.
Pallbearers:
Trey Graves, Bailey Graves, Paxton Graves & David McLeod
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
05/11/2014
Charles “Charley” Roy Chase, 78, of Center, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 in Nacogdoches. He was born August 26, 1935 in Kirbyville to Charles Edward Chase and Lucille Burwick Chase. Mr. Chase served in the United States Army from 1961 until 1967.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
He is survived by
Sons:
Richard Chase and wife, Patricia of Center
Roy Edward Chase and wife, Cindy of Beaumont
Daughters:
Jana Leija and husband, Rene’ of La Porte
Shirley Metz and husband, Tommy of Baytown
8 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
Special Friends: Tina & Tommy Powell of Shelbyville
Preceded in death by
Parents: Charles Edward Chase and Lucille Burwick Chase
Daughter: Grace Ann Chase
Grandson: Chad Sims
Granddaughter: Alicia Chase Benoit
Brother: Billy Chase
Sister: Wanda Chase Smith
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
J. D. Walton, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 in San Augustine. He was born August 16, 1933 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Dorris Downy Walton and Wynona Coon Walton. Mr. Walton served in both the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. He served during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Mr. Walton was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Stanley, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 12, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
He is survived by
Daughters:
Kimberly Walton of Galveston
Michelle Smith and husband, Darren of Joaquin
Mickey Estes and husband, Eddie of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Adam Estes and wife, Kayla
Dakota Smith
Carlie Smith
Elijah Smith
Ethan Brandon
Marlea Brandon
Michael Estes
Jax Smith
Sisters:
Mickey Young and husband, Doug of Buna
Patricia Nunley and husband, Junior of Gilmer
Bernice Cooper and husband, Noble of Gilmer
Brothers:
Joe Walton and wife, Joan of Ben Wheeler
Sisters-in-law:
Jan Wolle of South Dakota
Linda Newman of Gary
Belva Spiva and husband, Clayton of Willis
Numerous other relatives
Close Family Friends:
Freddy Kawaja
Tony Powdrill
Preceded in death by
Wife: Barbara Walton
Parents: Dorris Downy Walton and Wynona Coon Walton
Brothers: James “Bull” Walton, Mike Walton
Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Adam and Ruth Bayer
Brother-in-law: Buck Newman
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/10/2014
Ruth Laverne Fountain Akridge, 90, of Center, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 in Carthage. She was born July 15, 1923 in Nacogdoches to James Obie Mancil and Nettie Fussell Mancil. Ms. Akridge was a member of Center United Pentecostal Church in Center.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, May 12, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Kerry Green and Bro. Andy Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Center.
She is survived by
Children:
Joe Fountain and wife, Delores of Center
James Fountain and wife, Diane of Joaquin
Paula Rogers and husband, Rick of Oakhurst
Sister: Shirley Morgan of Naples, Florida
Stepchildren:
Carolyn Fenley and husband, Dub of Center
Susan Toomer and husband, Jimmy of Woden
Billy Akridge and wife, Jan of Center
Gene Akridge and wife, Zandra of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Lisa Hailey and husband, David of Timpson
Cindy Fontenot and husband, Jamie of Groves
Jason Fountain and wife, Cathy of Crosby
Joey Fountain and wife, Iletha of Center
Brian Fountain of Brooklyn, New York
Megan Clark of Columbia, Missouri
Great Grandchildren: Olivia LaCroix, Timothy Simoneaux, Fred Robinson, Jonathon Robinson, Alissa Hailey, Abbey Hailey, Mitch Fountain, and Leah Fountain
Great Grandchild: AJ LaCroix
A Number of Step Grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: James Obie Mancil and J.I. (Slim) Akridge and Nettie Naomi Akridge
Husbands: John Mitchell Fountain and Luther Bill Akridge
Son: Billy Eugene Fountain
Sister: Lessie Mae Fountain
Brothers: James Allen Mancil and Edward Cecil Mancil
Great Grandchildren: Addison Brooke Hailey and Ashley Nicole Fountain
Stepchildren: Benny Jo Akridge, Jimbo Akridge, Danny Akridge, and Joyce Chandler
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/09/2014
Funeral service for Elizabeth Ann Hooper, 80, of McKinney, TX, (formerly of Timpson, TX) will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, May 11, 2014, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Mario Osby and Orval Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 -8:00 PM, Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Taylor Funeral Home. Ms. Hooper passed away in Frisco, TX, on Friday, May 9, 2014.
Born October 12, 1933, in Shreveport, LA, Elizabeth Ann Hooper was the daughter of the late Ed and Edna (Sayer) Hooper. After graduation from Timpson High School in 1951, she worked at various businesses in town for over 40 years, where her smile and humor touched many lives. After suffering a debilitating illness in later life, she moved to the Frisco area to be closer to her youngest son. While there, her newfound talent for poetry and art brightened the lives of those around her. Liz touched many people in her life, and she will be loved and missed by all.
Survivors include sons, Kim Parkman and wife Frankie of Marshall, TX, and Brad Parkman and wife Michelle of McKinney, TX; grandchildren: Tracy Woods, Rachael Payne, Cody Parkman, Channing Elizabeth Parkman, and Chaz Anderson Parkman; and great grandchildren: Kate and Daniel Overstreet, Joseph and Zack Stallone, and Preston Parkman.
To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
Jonathan Earl Swindle, age 38, of Shelbyville, life ended tragically on May 4, 2014. He was born July 5, 1975, in Shelby County, TX to Archie and Clarice Swindle. A viewing will be held from 12 noon until 8pm on Friday, May 9, 2014. No funeral services are planned and he will be cremated.
Survivors include:
Son, Jadavion Swindle
Brothers:
Levard (Heidi) Swindle
Gerald Swindle
Sister, Lisa Hill
Nephews, Christavious Swindle and Xavier Hill
Nieces, Janesha Swindle and Jasmine Swindle.
He also leaves behind numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and great friends. He will be truly missed.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Dorothy and Ranzie Swindle.
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
05/08/2014
Jose Gorgonio Valencia-Ramirez, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1930 in Veracruz, Mexico to Agustin Valencia and Marcelina Ramirez.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Strong Cemetery.
He is survived by
Wife: Maria Vicencia Santes Salazar of Mexico
Daughters:
Eduarda Valencia of Mexico
Maria Jesus Valencia of Mexico
Sons:
Raymundo Valencia Santes of Center
Nieves Emigdio Valencia of Shelbyville
Jose Valencia of Center
Jose Gorgonio Valencia of North Carolina
Grandchildren:
Raymundo Valencia of Huxley
Cristian Valencia of Center
Angelica Valencia of Center
Dana Karen Valencia of Shelbyville
Felipe Valencia of Center
Six other grandchildren of Mexico
Ten Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Parents: Agustin Valencia and Marcelina Ramirez
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
05/07/2014
Stanley Wayne Lewis of Leasburg, Missouri was born to the union of Woodrow W. “Tuck” and Dorothy S. (Higgins) Lewis on March 4, 1950 in St. Louis County, Missouri and left from this life on Friday, March 28, 2014 at the age of 64.
Stan owned and operated Sample Enterprises a Trucking, Brokerage and Contractor Company. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1969 – 1973, a member and Past Commander of Cuba VFW Post #7147, VFW All American Commander and American Legion Post #522. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
Stan is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Jim, Elmer “Lee” and Ed Lewis.
Those who are left to treasure his memory and to continue his legacy are his wife Delia (Stilwell) Lewis of Leasburg, Missouri; four children Joy and husband Robbie Sullivan of Center, Texas, Pamela and husband Ben Wesley of Oakley, Michigan, Jenell Kamler of Cuba, Missouri, Stanley Wayne and wife Casie Lewis, Jr. of Smithville, Missouri; eleven grandchildren Crystan Lake, Casson and wife Britlee Sullivan and Chesnie Sullivan, Shaina and husband Scott Schneider, Anne and Hannah Wesley, Lillian and Evan Kamler, Keely, Gwendalyn and Jonathan Lewis; seven great-grandchildren Cobey and Shailey Forester, Brantley and Emberley Lake, Fallon Sullivan, Leigha and Benjamin Schneider; two sisters Betty Green and Mary Lewis both of Gerald, Missouri; two brothers Jerry and wife Judy Lewis of Castlewood, Missouri, Donald and wife Linda Lewis of Union, Missouri; sister-in-law Betty Stilwell of Harding, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2013 2:00 p.m. at the VFW Post #7147 704 E. Washington St. Cuba, Missouri. As per his request, Stan will be cremated.
If desired, memorials would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society.
The Mizell Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Lewis family.
05/06/2014
Bobby Stone, 75, of Jones Creek passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014 at his residence. He was born on August 6, 1938 in Rusk County to his parents Charles and Clara Stone.
Bobby was a machinist for Dow for 32 years. He was a proud member of the Lake Jackson Masonic Lodge #1317 and the Velasco Eastern Star Lodge #220. He enjoyed coaching little league for many years, was an avid hunter and always enjoyed fishing. Through all the years Bobby's pride and joy were always his grandsons.
He is survived by his loving wife Peggy Stone, one son; Keith Stone and wife Pam, one sister; Doris Lamb and husband Richard, two grandsons; Trent Stone and wife Ricy and Cody Stone and wife Mary, great grandchildren Kylee and Triston and one more great granddaughter Kalyn on the way.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, son; Charlie Stone, one brother Charles Roy Stone and one niece Dr. Carla Degges.
Visitation will be at Stroud Funeral Home, Monday, May 5, 2014 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Funeral service will be at Stroud Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Rodney Coates officiating. Bobby will be laid to rest at Caledonia Cemetery in Garrison, Texas. Graveside service will be at the Caledonia Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will start at 10:00 AM till service time.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of IPH Hospice for all their care.
Online condolences may be sent www.stroudfuneralhome.com.
The family has asked in lieu of flowers please give donations to Emmanuel Baptist Church at P.O. Box 1055-C in Clute, TX 77531.
05/05/2014
Graveside service for Mrs. Marian M. Gentry, 85, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating. Mrs. Gentry passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, in Center, TX.
Born January 28, 1929, in Shelby County, TX, Marian Mims Gentry was the daughter of the late John Mims, Sr. and Mary Cozart Mims. She was a member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son James Ray Gentry; sister Lorene McEntire of Timpson; 2 grandchildren, Beth Sanchez and husband Jose of California and Cheryl Gentry and Thomas Martin of Wylie, TX; 8 great grandchildren: Jacob Cameron Sanchez, Gabrielle Elisha Sanchez, Salvador Angel Sanchez, Rickey Pilar Sanchez, Michelle Bryant, Eddie Martin, Brianna Martin, and Sean Martin; 2 great great grandchildren: La’Kai and La’Kayla Daniel; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Marian Gentry was preceded in death by husband Hubert Gentry,
3 brothers, and 4 sisters.
To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements.
05/01/2014
Billie Jane Edwards, 83, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center. She was born April 11, 1931 in Kemp to Artie Ephraim Elston and Mae Tildy Tanner Elston.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 5, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service time.
She is survived by
Granddaughters:
Penny Garcia of Center
Shelly Gonzales of Joaquin
Grandson: Kenneth Robertson and wife, Meagan of Tenaha
Great Grandchildren:
Robyn Lane
Angel Gonzalez
Great Great Grandchildren:
Caleb Robertson
Rebecca Robertson
Matthew Robertson
Joseph Robertson
Jaylon Lane
Rihana Lane
Ava Rae Lane
Nieces:
Marie Scaliantine
Teresa Elston
Nephew:
Terry Elston
Ricky Elston
Preceded in death by
Husband: Paul Edwards
Daughter: Georgia Jones
Parents: Artie Ephraim Elston and Mae Tildy Tanner Elston
Brother: Van Elston
Nephew: Gary Elston
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Tommy Rector, 48, of Center passed away Tuesday morning April 29, 2014 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. A wake will be held on Friday night, May 2, 2014 from 6pm to 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center, TX. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul Baptist Church in Center, TX on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11am. Interment will be at Westview Cemetery in Center, TX with Pastor Freddie Wilson officiating.
He is survived by
Wife: Lagina Rector of Center, TX
3 Daughters:
Latundra Rector of Center, TX
LaRhonda Garrett, with husband, Carlos of Shelbyville, TX
Tamara Harris, and husband, Jeremiah of San Augustine, TX
9 Grandchildren
1 Sister: Paulette Holcombe of Houston, TX
2 Brothers:
Billy Wayne Rector, and wife, Wanda of Dallas, TX
Johnny Wayne Rector, and wife, Kathy of Dallas, TX
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Sally Lawson, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 in Port Arthur. She was born September 29, 1927 in Noble, Louisiana to Ebbie Laurie Windham and Nancy Zelma Squires Windham. Ms. Lawson loved to bake and spend time with her family. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Sardis Cemetery in Center with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Chad Lawson officiating.
Pallbearers will be Scott Lawson, Chad Lawson, Shane Lawson, Tyler Lawson, Mark Lawson Jr., James McKay, Dennis Reading and Ricky Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Perry, Aaron Perkins and Daniel Weems.
She is survived by
Daughter: Pam Lawson of Port Neches
Sons:
Randy Lawson and wife, Bonnie of Groves
Harold Lawson and wife, Bonnie of Groves
Melvin Lawson and wife, Rachel of Groves
Mark Lawson and wife, Debbie of Groves
Grandchildren:
Kimberly Davis of Port Neches
Kristal McKay and husband, James of Vidor
Scott Lawson and wife, Ronia of Houston
Shane Lawson and wife, Stephanie of Port Neches
Jennifer Perkins and husband, Aaron of Longview
Heather Reading and husband, Dennis of Groves
Miranda Lawson of Groves
Misty Hopkins and husband, Ricky of Groves
Haley Perry and husband, Jacob of Groves
Mark Lawson Jr. and wife, Rachel of Port Neches
Chad Lawson and wife, Angela of Austin
Tyler Lawson of Austin
Great Grandchildren:
Caitlin Davis, Caleb Davis, Joshua Davis, Mackenzie Degeyter, Brayden Degeyter, Kourtlin McKay, Lori Elle McKay, Connor McKay, Sophie Lawson, Tanner Lawson, Grace Lawson, Joel Lawson, Lawson Perkins, Laney Jo Perkins, Reese Reading, Evan Hopkins, Jaxton Perry, Daylin Lawson, Reagan Lawson, Berit Lawson, Emma Lawson, Bryson Reading
Brother: Pat Windham and wife, Janice of Center
Sisters:
Doris Whitley of Center
Shirley Shofner and husband, Joe of Center
Brothers-in-law:
Billy Lawson of Center
Tommy Lawson and wife, Clyde of Joaquin
Darrell Partlow of Center
Sisters-in-law:
Ruby Hughes and husband, Charles of Center
Wynnell Lawson of Center
Leonna Lawson of Baytown
Nadine Lawson of Center
Judy Carrington of Center
Special Niece: Peggie Watson Williams
Special Nephew: Bobby Watson
Numerous other nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by
Husband: Joel Halbert Lawson
Parents: Ebbie Laurie Windham and Nancy Zelma Squires Windham
Brothers: Melvin Thomas Windham, Donald Ray Windham
Sister: Annie Ruth Windham Watson
Brothers-in-law: Doyle Watson, Alan Whitley, Glen Lawson, Happy Lawson, Forrest Lawson, Bud Cockrell, Earnest Carrington
Sisters-in-law: Oleta Cockrell, Mildred Partlow, Jean Lawson
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Sally Lawson’s name to the Sardis Cemetery Association.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Anne Goodwyn Horne, 64, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 01, 2014 at her home in the Neuville Community.
Graveside Service will be 2pm, Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Neuville Cemetery in Center with Bro. Lamar Rash & Bro. Ed McRae officiating. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5pm until 8pm at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born October 24, 1949 in Shelby County to Parents, Ray E. & Martha (Stotts) Goodwyn. She was a member of Sardis Pentecostal Church. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone where she worked for over thirty years. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Ray E. & Martha Goodwyn, Son, Jason Dale Horne, and Sister, Angie Chamberlain.
She is survived by:
Husband, Dale Horne of Center
Son & Daughter-in-law: Ray & Kerri Griffin of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Keni Griffin Bradshaw & husband, Jake of Center
Kelsi Griffin of Shelbyville
Kaci Griffin of Shelbyville
Great Grandson: Jason Tate Bradshaw of Center
3 Sisters:
Martha Rae Wolf of Tennessee
Sue Babin of Beaumont
Pat Jernigan of Shelbyville
2 Sisters-in-law:
Carolyn Lamb & husband, Burley of Center
Joan Andrews of Center
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Melvin Crawford, age 59, of Center, Texas passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014 at his residence in Center, Texas.
Visitation will be Friday, May 2, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Garner & Son Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church in Center, Texas. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery with Rev. Winston Kilbes, officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife: Lena Crawford of Center, Texas
Son: Joseph Tarver of Center, Texas
Daughters:
Aretha Williams of Fort Worth, Texas
Brandi Tufts of Fort Worth, Texas
Celena Tarver of Center, Texas
6 Grand Children
3 Great-Grand Children
Brother: Daniel Crawford Jr. (Valorie S.) of Garland, Texas
Sister: Alice Richards Horn of Pineland, Texas
As well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Jose Garcia-Broca, 34, of Center, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 in Ohio. He was born December 8, 1979 in Mexico to Miguel DeLaCruz and Nelli Garcia Broca.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, May 3, 2014 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Center. A visitation will be held two hours prior to service time. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Craig Wittenburg, Jeff McDaniel, Tommy Gunter, Justin Underbrink, Justin McDaniel, Diego Caraveo, Gabriel Caraveo and Ivan Meneses.
He is survived by
Wife: Sara Garcia of Center
Sons:
Jesse Miguel Garcia of Center
Preston Maddox Garcia of Center
Mother: Nelli Garcia Broca of Mexico
Sisters:
Paulina Garcia of Mexico
Margarita Garcia of Mexico
Miguel Garcia of Mexico
Preceded in death by
Father: Miguel DeLaCruz
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
