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06/30/2015
Margaret Dehart, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in Ashdown, Arkansas.
No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born February 22, 1932 in Louisiana to Alton and Ida Bruce.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Alton and Ida Bruce, Husband, Gerald Ray Dehart, Daughter, Donna Robison Patski and Sister-in-law, Jean Minor
She is survived by:
Daughter:
Cynthia Robison of Rocksprings
Sons:
Victor Robinson of Conroe
David Robison
5 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Willie Earl Moore, age 78, of the East Liberty Community passed away Sunday evening, June 28, 2015 at his residence. Visitation will be held all day Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas. Funeral service will be held at 12noon on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at East Liberty Baptist Church, Center, Texas. Interment will be at Rather Cemetery Shelbyville, Texas with Pastor Curtis Archie officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Mae Ella Moore of Center
Sons:
Willie Charles (Gloria) McCowin of Detroit, Michigan
Jimmy Wayne Williams of Lufkin
Daughters:
Debra Deason of Lufkin
Sheron (John) Anthony of Center
Lynn (Desmond) Tolbert of Lufkin
Tammy (Christopher) Galbway of Lufkin
16 Grandchildren, 10 Great-Grandchildren
Brothers:
Zebedee (Lula) Moore, Jr. of Center
Mervin G. Moore of Center
R.L. Moore of Center
Robert Moore of Center
Carl (Dazella) Moore of Houston
Sisters:
Lou Byndom of Center
Queen Garrett of Center
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Glen Earl Morris, 77, of Hemphill, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born October 3, 1937 in Hemphill to George Edward and Pearl Ruth ( McDaniel) Morris. He attended Lamar College. He worked for a Ford Dealership for many years in management and ownership.
He is survived by:
Brother:
James Edward Morris of Nevada
Cousin:
Dorothy “Sunny” Dent of Milam
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/29/2015
Travis Warren Chandler, 79, of Nacogdoches, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Garrison. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Garrison with Bro. Jeremy Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison.
Mr. Chandler was born January 24, 1936 in Garrison to W.C. Dock Chandler and Opal Rousseau Chandler. He loved to work on his antique cars, but most especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by
Wife of 58 years: Laverne Chandler
Children:
Terry Chandler and wife, Susan
Sherry Cranford and husband, Joey
Jerry Chandler and wife, Pam
Grandchildren:
Chelsey Brewer and husband, Heath
John Cranford and wife, Britney
Wes Chandler and wife, Tiffani
Allison O’Connor and husband, Corey
Nash Chandler and wife, Melissa
Jared Chandler
Teryn Chandler
Eli Chandler
Great-Grandchildren:
Luccasey Brewer
Jace Chandler
Maveryk Cranford
Conley Brewer
Payton O’Connor
Cabela Brewer
Mother: Opal Chandler
Brother: Joe Chandler and wife, Myke
Sisters:
Juanita Mahan
Martha Harvey and husband, Malcolm
Mary Spratt and husband, Ron
Pallbearers will be Wes Chandler, John Cranford, Nash Chandler, Jared Chandler, Heath Brewer, Corey O’Connor and Eli Chandler. Honorary pallbearers will be Luccasey Brewer, Jace Chander, Ron Freeland, George Muckleroy, Ronnie Stanaland, Roy May, Jerome Hale, Angel Castro, Matthew Stultz and Howard Stokes.
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.
Olga Mae Adams, 97, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Nacogdoches.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Ms. Adams was born April 3, 1918 in Center to Louis M. Livingston and Della C. Abbott Livingston. She was a member of First Christian Church in Center.
She is survived by
Son: Jimmy W. Adams of Center
Grandchildren:
Greg Adams of Colmesneil
Susan Adams of Fort Worth
Michael Collins of Shelbyville
Lisa Collins Corbell of Longview
Angela Cox of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandchildren:
Matthew Adams of Colmesneil
Shauna Sanford of Center
Nicole Bush of Center
Natalia Prescott of Fort Worth
Courtney Corbell Casey of Ingleside
Leslie Corbell Sonnier of Diana
Tory Rogers of New Braunfels
Jessica Cox Price of New Braunfels
Adam Cox of Center
A number of Great-Great-Grandchildren
Sisters:
Linda Clifton of Nacogdoches
Joy Jones of Shelbyville
Diane Jones of Center
Pauline Brittain of Aster, Colorado
Gloria Fleming of Conroe
Brothers:
Sam Livingston of Nacogdoches
Bill Livingston of Center
Preceded in death by
Husband: Hugh Adams
Daughter: Betty June Collins
Son: Joe Adams
Sisters: Ima Jean Bush, Pat Schorer
Brothers: Audra Livingston, Aubra Livingston, Jim Livingston
Pallbearers will be Greg Adams, Matthew Adams, Adam Cox, Michael Collins, Josh Price and David Sanford.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Cynthia (Sue,Cindy) Jeanette Weaver Traxler, 76, of the Neuville Community, Center, Texas, went to be with her heavenly Father Sunday, June 28, 2015.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Bryd officiating. Burial will follow at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born September 14, 1938 in Logansport, LA to Delmar Jay Weaver and Hazel (Lewis) Weaver. Mrs. Traxler retired from Ferrell’s Veterinary Clinic in Silsbee, Texas after 25 years of service. There she learned to give large and small animals shots, draw blood and do lab tests. She was Past Matron of Silsbee Order of the Eastern Star for 2 years. She was active in Neuville Baptist Church, serving as teacher, W.M.U. treasurer, church treasurer and editor of the church bulletin.
When she and Lonnie moved to East Texas in 2001, all 3 of their children followed and live within a 3 mile radius of them. She was a very outgoing person and loved life, as her choice of songs will show. She never met a stranger and loved to travel.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Delmar J. Weaver, Hazel Weaver Thompson and Step-father, Marshall Thompson.
She is survived by:
Husband of 60 years:
Lonnie Traxler, Sr. of Center
Children:
Lonnie Traxler, Jr. & wife, Robin of Center
Lyndia (Lindy) & husband, Marvin Oliver of Center
Cathy & Husband, Bobby Halbert of Center
Grandchildren:
Stefanie Little & husband, Mike, Eric Traxler & wife, Amber, Philip Traxler, Jessica Smith & James Pounders, Hannah Johnson, Ian Moore, Isaac Traxler, Jesse Traxler,
Sarah Traxler, Katie Traxler & Ila Traxler
Great-Grandchildren:
Shannon Little, Erienne Pounders & Erika Pounders
Numerous Step Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren
Sisters:
Virginia (Jud) Campbell, Delma (Dee) Strickland
Brother: Delmar (Bubba) J. Weaver & wife, Jane
Uncle: Eddie (Nub) Weaver
Numerous Nieces & Nephews from both the Traxler and Weaver sides of the family and many friends
She also leaves behind a very loving and supportive church family.
Sisters-in-law: Audrey Hall & husband, Dearl, Lillie McClusky & husband, Billy, Ila B. Traxler
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/28/2015
Brooksie A. McGee, 93, of Montgomery, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Ms. McGee was born July 5, 1921 in Shelby County to Ezekiel Patterson Anthony and Vada Lee Bradshaw Anthony. She worked at South Main Bank in Houston. Ms. McGee was of the Church of Christ faith.
She is survived by
Brother-in-law: E.A. Tomlin of Center
Nieces and Nephews:
Becky Sparks of Oklahoma
Peggy Johnson and husband, Johnny, of Montgomery
Mickey Sample of Center
Tina Williams and husband, Clark, of Center
Janie Graves and husband, Delbert, of Center
Pete Andrews and wife, Beth, of Center
Russell Andrews of Center
Danny Tomlin and wife, Barbara, of Center
Diane Tomlin of Nacogdoches
Kathy Hagan of Nacogdoches
Jim Tomlin and wife, Cathy, of Center
Jannett Bonner and husband, Randy, of Joaquin
Paula Spann and husband, Chuck, of Center
Frankie Anthony and wife, Valerie, of Center
Mark Anthony of Denton
Mitchell Anthony and wife, Sonya, of Center
LaResa Livingston of Denton
Special-Great Niece: Julie Clements and husband, Matt, of Spring
Great-Nephew: Micah Oberg and wife, Sadie, of Montgomery
Special Great-Great-Nieces and Nephews:
Addison, Brooklynn, Jansen
Preceded in death by
Husband: James McGee
Parents: Ezekiel Patterson Anthony and Vada Lee Bradshaw Anthony
Sisters: Ardell Sample, Bernice Andrews, Maxine Tomlin
Brother: Grover Anthony
Sister-in-law: Arabelle Anthony
Brothers-in-law: W.W. Sample, Talvis Andrews
Nieces and Nephews: Joyce Malone, Shorty Andrews, Larry Sparks
Pallbearers will be Frankie Anthony, Mark Anthony, Mitchell Anthony, Micah Oberg, Pete Andrews and Russell Andrews.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/26/2015
Gwyn Hale Cockrell “Ms. Gwyn”, 75, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Larry Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.
Ms. Gwyn was born December 25, 1939 in Lubbock to Jessie D. Hale and Ruby Fay Fritz Hale. She enjoyed Country & Western singing and antiquing. Ms. Gwyn dearly loved her family.
She is survived by
Children:
David Rutherford and wife, Penny, of Deville, Louisiana
Jeff Rutherford and wife, Lisa, of Louisville
Jessie Rutherford and wife, Jennifer, of Frankston
Lori Riggs and Jerry Roth of Tenaha
Gina Marshall and Robert Bush of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Jennifer Soto and husband, Ruben; Crystal Hass; Dean Halford; Casey Adair and wife, Mianna; Colby Adair; Jessica Marshall; Michael Marshall and wife, Terri; Andrew; Heidi; Travis; Johnny; Leann; Brandi; Lacy; Tina; Jesse; Penny; Jeffrey; Macie; Cody; Cassie; Jaxon Paul.
Great-Grandchildren:
Dylan, Cody, Trenton, Brandon, Dixie, Haley, Chesney, Kylie, Jordan, Joshua, Jace, Cooper, Ethan, Jalyn, Dillon, Zack, Kaden, Brooke.
Preceded in death by
Husband: LB Cockrell
Grandson: James Ruston Hass
Parents: Jessie D. Hale and Ruby Fay Fritz Hale
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Helen Blanche Summers, 95, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2015, in Garrison, Texas. Helen was born on October 10, 1919 to her parents, Thomas Eugene Moore and Sally Sawyer.
Visitation will be on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 10:00-12:00 AM at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas. Funeral services will be immediately following at 12:00 PM. with Brother Nolan Ritchie and Brother Cliff Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Heights Cemetery, Mt. Enterprise, Texas.
Helen grew up in Fountain Hill, Arkansas where she attended high school. She met Frank Summers in Hamburg, Arkansas and they married on December 24, 1938, enjoying 70 years of marriage. Helen will be remembered by her children and grandchildren as loving to play games. Every time there was a gathering, Helen wanted to play games; Phase 10 being her favorite. She was also an accomplished singer, singing specials at church on many occasions. Until her health prevented her attendance, Helen was active in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Timpson.
Helen is survived by her sons, Jerry Summers and his wife, Cindy and Dale Summers and his wife, Cass; her daughter-in-law Joyce Summers; 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank; her parents; son, Earl Eugene Summers; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Pallbearers for Helen will be Brad Roy, Jeremy Summers, DeWayne Pace, Colton Casey, and Sid Harris.
The Summers family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson, Texas. To offer your condolences or sign an online register, please visit taylorfh.net.
06/25/2015
Louise Waller, 84, a lifetime resident of Center, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in Arkansas.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Ms. Waller was born April 7, 1931 in San Augustine to Adolph Yarbrough and Annie Mae Eddings Yarbrough. She was blessed with five children, whom she loved dearly. Ms. Waller was not only a devoted mother to her children, she was also a friend, a confidante, a fan, an advisor and so much more. She was also known as “MaMaw”, “Ammaw”, “Aunt Ease”, “Ease”, “Edith”, “Jimmie Lou”, “Sweet MaMah”, “Mama”, “Maw” and “Sweet Little Mama.” In her spare time, Ms. Waller enjoyed quilting. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
She is survived by
Children:
Annie Fisher and husband, Dean, of Bonnerdale, Arkansas
Melvin Waller of Center
Thomas Waller and wife, Brenda, of Center
Kathy Hagler and husband, Jimmy, of Center
Omie Hagler and husband, Travis, of Vidor
Grandchildren: Nicole Styles, David Brittain, Brian Adams, Heath Hagler, Chris Adams, Josh Waller, Joel Waller, Stephanie Waller, Lisa Teel, Glynn Hagler, Kim Hagler
Great-Grandchildren: Justin Brittain, Lauren Styles, Kaitlyn Adams, Aidan Hagler, Anna Hagler, Katie Waller, Pierson Waller, Sarah Waller, Savannah Waller, Haleigh Smith, Alexis Adams, Cody Brittain, Elaina Adams, Tyler Hagler, Clarissa Hagler, Shanice Hagler, Kinleigh Downs, Jordan Downs
Siblings: Leonard, Mary, Eunice, Sue, James, Linda Ann, Porter, Margaret, Annette, Carl, Roy, Troy
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Arthur Waller
Daughter, Beth O’Donnell
Son-in-law, Mike O’Donnell
Siblings: Elton, Frank, Maurine, Welton, Lucy, Donald, Ray
Pallbearers will be David Brittain, Brian Adams, Glynn Hagler, Heath Hagler, Aidan Hagler, Justin Brittain, Chris Adams, Josh Waller and Joel Waller. Honorary pallbearers will be Ms. Waller’s granddaughters and great granddaughters.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/24/2015
Mary Jane Goings, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in Nacogdoches.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Mike Mahalack officiating. Private interment will held at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
Ms. Goings was born April 7, 1923 in Jasper County to Frank Chambliss and Eva Bonner Chambliss. She loved crafts and especially enjoyed sewing. She was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
LaRetta Dean of Shelbyville
Brenda Doster of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Robert Vaughn and wife, Barbara, of Shelbyville
Chris Vaughn and wife, Melody, of Shelbyville
Tinka Saintignan and husband, Mark, of Nacogdoches
Great-Grandchildren:
Kasey Giancaspro and husband, Joe, of Connecticut
Randy Vaughn and wife, Alicia, of Shelbyville
Corey Vaughn of Connecticut
Ryon Vaughn and wife, Rachel of Nacogdoches
Dexter Vaughn of Shelbyville
Jessie Saintignan of Nacogdoches
Austin Vaughn of Shelbyville
Lillie Saintignan of Nacogdoches
Step Great-Grandchildren:
Corey Ivey and wife, Megan, of San Augustine
Carrie Speed and husband, John, of Pollok
Great-Great-Grandchild:
Tori Lynn Giancaspro of Connecticut
Sister:
Willie Mae Snider of Houston
Brothers:
Frank Chambliss and wife, Janette, of Houston
Jim Chambliss and wife, Faye, of Houston
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by:
Husband: Denver Goings
Parents: Frank Chambliss and Eva Bonner Chambliss
Brothers: Steve Chambliss, “Popeye” Chambliss, Hobert Chambliss
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Graveside services for Wanda Conway, 89, of Kilgore will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2015 at Ramah Cemetery in Teneha, Texas with Rev. Scott Brown officiating. Mrs. Conway passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Kilgore.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore.
Wanda was born on November 8, 1925 in Lambertville, Michigan to the late Carl and Edith Shoup. Mrs. Conway has resided in Kilgore since 1986 and is a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was life member of the VFW Auxiliary and past president of the VFW Post 6524 in Kilgore. Wanda worked as a automatic operator for Western Union from 1943 until 1945. She enjoyed reading, playing the piano and spending time with her family. Mrs. Conway was loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she will truly be missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Conway; son, Jimmy Lee Teel; four brothers and one sister.
She is survived by:
Son, Danny Teel of Nacogdoches, Texas
Daughters
Peni Andrews of Venus, Texas
Sandy Smith of Glen Rose, Texas
Grandchildren: Dan Howard, Marie Hobson, Carlyle “C.J.” Teel, Monty Smith and Cody Smith
Great-Grandchildren: Mark Howard, Luke Howard, Christian Hobson, Lily Sartain, Saylor Smith and Stryder Smith
Step-daughter, Connie Conway of Topeka, Kansas
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials may be made to Ramah Cemetery P.O. Box 204, Tenaha, Texas 75794
Please leave online condolences at www.raderfuneralhome.com
06/23/2015
Tommy Lloyd Bailey, 51, of Broaddus, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Lufkin.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Glenn Middleton officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in the Sardis Community of Shelby County.
Mr. Bailey was born October 15, 1963 in California to Billy Bailey and Margaret Busby Bailey. He was a member of Madison Masonic Lodge #126 in Orange, Powelltown Volunteer Fire Department in Broaddus, where he served as Fire Chief and Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church in Broaddus, where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Bailey was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a very generous man, a leader in his community, a hero to many and a friend to all.
He is survived by
Wife: Bambi Bailey of Broaddus
Sons:
Scott Bailey and wife, Tina, of Broaddus
Derik Lanicek of Anderson
Rusty Lanicek and wife, Laila, of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina
James Bailey and wife, Charnea, of Batson
Josh Bailey and wife, Megan, of Silsbee
Daughter: Samantha Cardenas and husband, Estefano, of Orange
Grandchildren:
Cheyanne
Cailey
Skylar
Christopher
Jacey
Scarlett
Jayden
Elaina
Damion
Tommy
Kirstyn
Joshua
Ayden
Avaleigh
Mother: Margaret Balli and husband, Amado, of Alabama
Brothers & Sisters:
Dusty Fenner
Danny Bailey
Tina Sample
Tony Bailey and wife, Debbie
Sarah Bergeven and husband, Noel
Nora Gore and husband, Bubba
Ken Brand and wife, Terisa
Trish Jowell and husband, Kent
JR Balli
Bell Mach
Albert Balli
Anthony Balli
Adam Balli
Father-in-law, whom he referred to as “Dad”: Sam Porter
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Grandchild: Hailey May Bailey
Father: Billy Bailey
Sister: B J Bailey
Sister-in-law: Teresa Brand
Brothers-in-law: Butch Fenner, Darryl Porter
Mother-in-law: Sandra Porter
Niece: Heather Wilson
Pallbearers will be Scott Bailey, Derik Lanicek, Rusty Lanicek, James Bailey, Josh Bailey and Estefano Cardenas.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to everyone who has shown such amazing care and compassion to them during this difficult time.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/22/2015
Vianey Valdez, 34, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at East Texas Medical Center, Tyler, Texas.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Pastor Valencia officiating. Visitation will begin Monday evening at 5:00 p.m. at the Templo Principe de Paz.
She was born January 28, 1981 in Mexico to Tomas F. Aguilar and Luz Carmen Aguilar. She was a member of the Templo Principe de Paz.
She is survived by:
Husband:
Luis Valdez of Center
Sons:
Kylan and Korey Dustin Valdez
Father & Mother:
Tomas F. Aguilar & Luz Carmen Aguilar
Sisters & Brothers:
Jorge Armando Aguilar
Leidy Aguilar
Yuliana Aguilar
Sabdiel Aguilar
Britliana Aguilar
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Louise Hall, 86, died June 18, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Corinth Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
She is survived by:
Husband, Robert Freeman of San Angelo
Daughters:
Virginia Willis of Silsbee, TX
Nita Tucker of Conway, AR
Brenda Henley of Fairbanks, AK
Betty Fullerton of Conway, AR
Brothers
E.F. Hudgins of Votaw, TX
Frank Hudgins of Palastine, TX
Sisters: Clara Middleton and Margie Star and Barbara Coggin of San Antonio.
06/21/2015
Mr. Johnny Lee Morris, 86, of Center passed away Thursday morning, June 18, 2015 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center. Services for Mr. Morris will be Monday morning, June 22, 2015 at Triumph Church in Center, TX.. A wake will be held Sunday evening, June 21, 2015 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be at Westview Cemetery in Center, TX with Bishop Howard Cloudy officiating.
Survivors include:
Daughters:
Doris (Charles) Netherly of Center, TX
Vivian (Jessie) Watts of Center, TX
Jena Williams of Humble, TX
Tammy (Ben) Small of Center, TX
Son: Robert (Alise) Moore
27 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren
Sister: LaTina Morris Foster of California
Brother: Don Morris of Oregon
06/19/2015
Jack Evert Bush, 81, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 in Carthage.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Monday, June 22, 2015 at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service time.
Mr. Bush was born November 17, 1933 in Tenaha to Evert William Bush and Bertie Lee Davis Bush. He retired from the Texas Department of Transportation, where he worked as an engineer. Mr. Bush was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by
Wife: Emma Loyce Harrison Bush of Tenaha
Granddaughters:
Andrea Prichard and husband, Johnny, of Huffman
Marsha Bowden of Houston
Tammy Bowden of Crosby
Great-Grandchildren:
Ashlyn Prichard of Huffman
Emily Prichard of Huffman
Son-in-law: Jerry Bowden of Crosby
Numerous cousins, other relatives and a host of friends
Preceded in death by
Daughter: Susan Bowden
Parents: Evert William Bush and Bertie Lee Davis Bush
Brother: Roy Bush
In-laws: Doyle and Era Harrison
Sisters-in-law: Sarah Smith, Louise Melton
“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.” –John 16:22
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/18/2015
Gladys O. Hardy, 90, of Nacogdoches passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015, in Nacogdoches. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, at 4:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park with Ozay Ford officiating. She was born on April 15, 1925.
Services under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.
MSGT Dwynne Dale Gray, 60, of Center, Texas died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God In Christ, 908 Daniels Street, Center, Texas 75935, at 2:00pm. Elder Datron Dock will be officiating.
Dwynne Dale Gray was proceeded in death by his parents Irene Dock and Jessie Gray, Jr and his brother Michael Dock.
Mr. Gray’s survivors are:
Wife: Jennifer Gray of the Philippines
Son: Steven Gray of Ft. Worth, Texas
Daughter: Ashley Gray of San Francisco, California
Brothers: Johnny (Nancy) Gray of Center, Texas & Daryl Gray of Tyler
Sisters: Romona (Arnet) Boyd & Felicia (Marlon) Cloudy of Center, Texas
Grandchildren: Kevin and Chad Gray
Visitation will Friday, June 19, 2015 at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 6pm-8pm
Military Burial Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary, 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas 75935
06/17/2015
Wesley Ryder Griffin, 13 days old was placed in the gentle arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday morning June15,2015. Wesley was born in the Woodland Heights Hospital in Lufkin, Texas. He has lived his life with his Mama and Daddy in the Gravel Hill community near Hemphill.
He is survived by his parents Wesley and Shelby Impson Griffin
Grandparents:
Angela Whitton of Joaquin
Donald Griffin and his wife Kellie of Pineland
Veronica White and her husband Kevin of the Gravelhill community
Kevin Impson and his wife Debbie of Hemphill,
Great-Grandparents:
Jenny and Donny Impson of Hemphill
Wanda Sowell of Jasper
James " Bat" Sowell of San Augustine
Carrie Jane Griffin of San Augustine
Ray and Eileen Griffin of San Augustine
David Whitton of Joaquin,
Kathleen White of Gravelhill
Great-Great-Grandmother Melba Rich of Hemphill
Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Family Friends
He was preceded in death by His Great Grandmother Peggy Dawson Whitton
Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, June 18, 2015, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral service will be at 11:00AM, Friday, June 19, 2015, in the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the Gravelhill community. Burial will follow in the Gravelhill Cemetery.
06/16/2015
Mrs. Etta Mae White, 96, of East Liberty Community passed away Friday Evening, June 12th at the Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, TX.
Services for Mrs. White will be held Friday, June 19th at Center Triumph Church in Center, Texas starting at 1pm with interment to follow at Rahter Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas. Bishop Roosevelt Swindle will be officiating the services. There will be a wake Thursday night at Community Funeral Home from 7-9pm.
Mrs White is survived by:
Daughters:
Mae Ella (Willie Earl) Moore of Center, Texas, Rose (Jessie) McDaniel of Mansfield, Louisiana, Mae Alice (Charles Ray) Walker of Center, Texas
Son:
Charles Ester (Nita) White of Center, Texas
15 Grandchildren, 37 Great-Grandchildren, and 10 Great-Great-Grandchildren
The Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas
06/15/2015
John Carroll Elliott was born July 19, 1944 in Timpson, Texas to John Sebern and Tommie (King) Elliott. He entered into rest on June 15, 2015 in Pearland, Texas
Service will be Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 9:00 am at the Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. Burial will be at the Caledonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 2015 5:00 to 8:00 at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.
Survivors:
Wife, Annie Elizabeth Elliott of Pearland, Texas
Sons:
Michael Douglas Elliott and wife Michele of Alvin, Texas
Marty Elliott and wife Dee of Garrison, Texas
Richie Reading of Pearland, Texas
Daughter, Karen Davis and husband Keith of Weatherford, Texas
Grandchildren: Pamela Townsley, Jenniffer Elliott, Courtney Elliott, Candice Elliott, John Michael Elliott, Ashley Cif, Christy Blaylock Cheyanne Davis
Sister, Lee Ruth Weldon and husband Doyle
Brother, Joe Elliott and wife Liz
Several Great-Grandchildren
Host of other relatives and friends
Services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
Dana Elizabeth (Cole) Lightsey, 89, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at East Texas Medical Center, Tyler, Texas.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. until service time at First Baptist Church. Graveside Service will be 10am Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Madisonville City Cemetery in Madisonville, Texas.
She was born August 12, 1925 in Mecca, Texas to Daniel Webster Cole and Annie Elizabeth (Lang) Cole. She and her family moved to Center in February 1957. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center since 1957 where she was active in the choir. She worked for Dad & Lads in Center for many years.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Dan & Annie Cole, Husband, John W. Lightsey, Sister, Blanche Fannin, Brothers, A.D. “Buck” Cole and Boyce Gene Cole, Son-in-law, Royce Alford and Daughter-in-law, Linda Lightsey.
She is survived by:
Son & Daughter-in-law:
Mike & Mary Ann Lightsey of Crockett
Daughter:
Patricia Alford of Tyler
Grandchildren:
Shane Lightsey & wife, Cindy of Pennington
Jason Lightsey of Huntsville
Amanda Murphy & husband, Matt of Wylie
Lori Smith of Trinity
Allison Cunningham & husband, Jason of Coral Springs, FL
Great-Grandchildren:
Megan Lightsey, Ashley Lightsey, Haley Beth Lightsey,
Cole & Sadie Murphy, Hunter Smith,
Adiah & Ava Cunningham
Great-Great-Grandchildren:
Paisley & Alex
Sister-in-laws:
Ann Cole of Plano
Ann Lightsey of Lufkin
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/12/2015
Edythe Leigh Ratcliff Davidson (Edie Wee) age 59, of Logansport, LA, passed away May 3, 2015 in Bossier City, LA following a brief illness. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on June 20, 2015 at Mims Springs Baptist Church, 1227 HWY 764, Logansport LA.
Edie Wee was born in Mansfield LA, on October 24, 1955, to Thomas W. and Aileen Pyle Ratcliff. She was a member of Mims Springs Baptist Church. She recently moved home to Logansport after residing in Missouri several years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ronnie Ratcliff. Left to cherish her memory is her son Chad Ratcliff and wife Tina of El Paso, AR, sisters Gwen Ratcliff Truitt and husband Don of Logansport, Tempie Ratcliff Bush and husband Keith of Bossier City, special grandson Tanner and his Mom, Chris Marshall of Missouri, granddaughter Brooke Davis and great granddaughter Lilly, by several nieces and nephews, many loving cousins, and friends. We will all miss her smile and big personality!
The family would like to thank the Drs. and nurses at DeSoto Regional in Mansfield, and Cornerstone Hospital in Bossier City for their care.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Cool Springs Cemetery upkeep fund at 4534 State Line Rd, Logansport La 71049, or charity of choice.
06/08/2015
Ruth Lister, (82) of Shelbyville, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Stallings Court Nursing Facility in Nacogdoches, Texas. Funeral services for Mrs. Lister will be Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 2:00pm.
Mrs. Lister's funeral will be at Todd Spring Baptist Church with burial to follow at McWilliams Cemetery in the Todd Springs community on Sunday. The visitation will be Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 12 noon at Hicks Chapel. Rev. Wilbert Simmons will be officiating.
Her survivors are:
Daughter: Rachel and husband (Elder Willie Johnson) of Nacogdoches, Texas
Sister: LaMerle Yarbrough of Timpson, Texas
Grandchildren: Justin (Vinci) Barnes, Johnathan Barnes, Jeanene Barnes, and Equella Malone
(35) Great-grandchildren
(11) Great-great grandchildren
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King, Center, Texas.
Berline McCoy “Annie” Malone, age 81, of San Augustine, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Colonial Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine, Texas.
Service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 12:00 noon at China Chapel Baptist Church with interment at Redland Cemetery with Rev. Fred Dade, Officiating. View will be held Friday, June 12, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Garner & Son Chapel.
Survivors:
Sons:
Lewis Malone (Doris) of San Augustine, Texas
Charles Darrin Malone of San Augustine, Texas
Clifford Tyrone Malone (Tasha) of Shreveport, LA
Winfred Watts (Betty) of Lufkin, Texas
Daughters:
Fannie Jean Holman (Daniel) of San Augustine, Texas
Darlene Jones (Earl) of Tyler, Texas
8 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren
Brothers:
Jerry McCoy (Patricia) of Dallas, Texas
James McCoy of Lufkin, Texas
Sister, Doris Jean Swindle of San Augustine, Texas
AS well as a host of niece, nephews other relatives and friends.
Services are under the direction of Percy Garner and Son Mortuary.
Burlene Moore Cardwell Anderson, 99, of Timpson passed away Friday, May 30, 2015 at Garrison Nursing Home in Garrison, Nacogdoches county, Texas. It was her wishes to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Born September 7, 1915 in the Henning community, near Garrison, Nacogdoches county, Texas to Eugene Graham Moore and Leola Davis Moore. Burlene was the sixth of eight children born to these parents.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Timpson, Blair Garden Club, and Blair Community Quilters. She enjoyed raising beautiful flowers in her yard, reading, and being with family and friends.
Survivors include grandsons: Gordon Thomas Garrett and wife Donna, John Cardwell Garrett and wife Lea. Six great-grandchildren: Sean, Sharon, J.C., Kaylon, Jan Leigh, and Joseph, and several great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Carl A. Anderson, daughter, Jo Ann Cardwell Garrett, grandson, Joseph Wayne Garrett, two brothers, Buddy and Gaston Moore and five sisters, Clara Stone, Maude Brooks, Ruby Cleveland, Juanita Wallace, and Etoula Watson.
Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Jeremy Thomas Peek Jr., infant son of Jeremy Peek and Jessica Selph, passed away June 7, 2015 in Nacogdoches.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
He is survived by
Parents: Jeremy Peek and Jessica Selph of Shelbyville
Grandparents: John and Georgia Peek of Huxley
Uncles:
John Peek Jr. and Deborah Brown of Joaquin
Bobby Peek and wife, Kim, of Arkansas
Numerous other relatives
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/07/2015
Odelle Lister Coleman, 88, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at her home. Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11th at Union Baptist Church, 1601 SW Charles W. Whitlow Avenue in Lawton, Oklahoma. Dr. C. W. Whitlow, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Post Cemetery at Fort Sill.
A wake will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 10th in the Chapel of Howard-Harris Funeral Services, 1005 SW C Avenue. Viewing will be from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Coleman was born July 25, 1926, in the Todd Spring Community of Shelby County, Texas, to Willie Elzie Lister, Sr. and Dolena Chumley Lister. She was the second of six children. She attended the public schools of Center, Texas, and graduated from C.H. Daniels High School with further studies at the College of Cosmetology in Tyler, Texas. She worked for several years at Toombs Beauty Shop in Center. She retired as a licensed beautician in the early 1970s.
She married her husband of 61 years, Booker G. Coleman, on September. 6, 1953. This union was blessed with two children, Anita and Steven. A military wife, Odelle traveled extensively with her husband.
Early in life, she was united with and was baptized at Todd Spring Baptist Church in Shelby County, Texas. Having moved to Lawton in the early 1960s, Odelle united with Union Baptist Church where she served as chair of the Decorations Committee and a member of the Culinary Committee. She enjoyed serving meals and decorating the church for special events and holidays. She also was a member of the Women's Missionary Union (WMU), and remained faithful until her health no longer permitted her to serve in these ministries which she so loved.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Booker G. Coleman, of the home; three children: Anita R. Scott and son-in-law Col. Will Scott Jr. of Lawton; Steven R. Coleman and wife Debra of Rowlett, Texas and Gilford B. Coleman and wife Ida of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren: Cicretia N. Lusk, Katrina R. Scott, William D. Scott, III, Elise Coleman and Scott Coleman; a great-grandson, Harrison Coleman; two sisters-in-law: Norma Lister and Joy Etta Lister of Center, Texas; and many nephews, nieces and supportive friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Rubye L. Biggers and four brothers: James O. Lister, Willie E. Lister, Jr., Vinnie S. Lister and Clyde H. Lister, Sr.
Services under the direction of Hicks Mortuary and Howard-Harris Funeral Services.
Kathleen Taylor, 85, of Timpson, TX, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015, in Garrison, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday,June 8, 2015, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, TX with Pastor Carla Reed officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30-11:00, AM, Monday, June, 8, 2015 at Taylor Funeral Home.
Born March 12, 1930, in Nacogdoches, TX, to the parents, Herman Angus Byrd Moore and Odessa Winder Moore. She grew up in the community of Garrison, TX where she graduated from Garrison High School. Kathleen furthered her education by attending Stephen F. Austin State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Homemaking and launching her career as a teacher. She enjoyed traveling and most of all being around her grandchildren. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, Tom Taylor and wife Nancy G. of Prattville, Ala.; grandchildren, Elaine T. Beach and husband Matt of Columbia, MO and Allison G. Taylor of Denver, CO.
In addition to her parents, Kathleen Taylor was preceded in death by husband Thomas E. “Ted” Taylor and son, Clayton Moore Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First United Methodist Church, 312 Austin Street,Timpson, TX 75975.
To register online please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements.
Jose Benedicto Beatriz, age 58, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at his home in Tenaha.
Services will be 11 am Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Francisco Araujo officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 pm until 8 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin.
Jose Benedicto Beatriz was born April 27, 1957 in San Miguel, El Salvador to parents,
Cayetano Flores & Julia Beatriz. He worked for Tyson Foods in Carthage.
He is survived by:
Wife, Martha Beatriz of Tenaha
Son, Gary Beatriz & wife, Crystal of Tenaha
Daughter: Ava Beatriz & husband, Alexander Caporali of Chireno
Son: William Mendoza & wife, Sylvia Gonzalez
Daughter: Flor Mendoza & husband, Jubert Segovia
Grandchildren:
Jayden & Julia Beatriz of Tenaha
Benedicto Beatriz
Elsi, Andrea & Matthew Caporali
Isela Segovia, Mark Segovia, Dalinda Segovia, Rodrigo Lezcano, Bryan Mendoza & Cristian Mendoza
Brothers & Sisters:
Delia Beatriz, Edith Beatriz, Alcides Beatriz, Sigfredo Beatriz & Cayetano Beatriz
Pallbearers:
Norberto Musico, Chad McCormick, Evanan Beatriz, Jose Manuel Beatriz, Beto Portillo & Manfredy Jose Beatriz
Honorary Pallbearers:
Gary Beatriz, Jayden Beatriz, William Mendoza, Rodrigo Lezcano, Bryan Mendoza, Cristian Mendoza,
Alexander Caporali, Benedicto Beatriz, Matthew Caporali, Mark Segovia & Hubert Segovia
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/06/2015
Bradie C. Bewton, Jr., 64, of Joaquin, passed away June 5, 2015 in Marshall.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. J.C. Lewis and Bro. David Permenter officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.
Mr. Brewton was born July 15, 1950 in Foley, Alabama to Bradie C. Brewton, Sr. and Dora Peacock Brewton. He loved fishing, gardening, working in his yard and spending time with his wife of forty-five years and his precious grandchildren. He was a member of Joaquin Masonic Lodge #856 and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.
He is survived by
Wife: Kay Brewton of Joaquin
Children:
Katherine Matlock and husband, Shane, of Marshall
Nick Brewton and wife, Melissa, of Kopperl
Amanda Kay Rohrbaugh and husband, Doug, of Marshall
Melinda Hatcher and husband, Marshall, of Stanley, Louisiana
Maranda Brewton of Marshall
Brothers:
John Brewton and wife, Bernice, of Bon Secour, Alabama
Woody Brewton and wife, Rena, of Foley, Alabama
Grandchildren: Chase, Aspen, Kaitlyn, Monty, Max, Sterling, Brayden, Reagan, Triston, Braydon, Katie, Dillon, Levi, Emma, Lovena, and Taylor
Five Great Grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Bradie C. Brewton, Sr. and Dora Peacock Brewton
Great Granddaughter: Drew Melody Young
Sister: Betty Hinson
Brother: James Brewton (BoJo)
Pallbearers will be Randy Bonner, Chance David, Tommy Spurlock, Randy Dickerson, Stephen Ewing and Gordon Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Dickerson, Kenneth Dickerson, Mike Dickerson, Chase Brewton, Sterling Waldon, Brayden Waldon and Dillon Young.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/04/2015
Bernice “Buncy” McDonald, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. James Risinger officiating. Interment will follow at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Ms. McDonald was born September 14, 1923 in Jasper to Larkin C. Eddins and Hattie Tatum Eddins. She attended East Hamilton Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
She is survived by
Daughter: Ann Foster of Fort Worth
Son-in-law: Richard Tobey of Fort Worth
Six Grandchildren
Eight Great Grandchildren
Seven Great Great Grandchildren
Brother-in-law: Raymond McDonald of Boyd
Sister-in-law:
Dorothy Pippin of Houston
Laura McDonald of Shelbyville
Numerous other close relatives
Preceded in death by
Husband: Alvie “Red” McDonald
Daughter: Shirley Tobey
Granddaughter: Carey Deann Tobey
Son-in-law: Don Foster
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Delores J. McFadden, 68, , of Timpson, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 in Garrison, Texas. She was born on February 26, 1947 in Timpson, Texas, the daughter of Clovis McFadden and Effie J. Smith. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home.
Mrs. McFadden is survived by her son: Jeff Burleson; grandchildren, Airiel J. Burleson, and Heather S. Burleson; sisters, Janis Gregston of Nacogdoches and Mary Myers of Nacogdoches; She is also survived by other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clovis McFadden and Effie J. Smith Edwards.
Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson. To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.
A memorial service for Mr. Don L. Watkins, 69, of Henderson, TX, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Tenaha Church of Christ with Bro. Dale Walker officiating. Mr. Watkins passed away on Wednesday afternoon, June 3, 2015, in Longview. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home.
Don Lewis Watkins was born on Jan. 18, 1946, in Center, TX to the late Robert “Buck” and Era Spurlock Watkins. He graduated from Tenaha High School with the class of 1965. He married Darla Lake on Jan. 3, 1987 in Timpson. Don was a member of the Tenaha Church of Christ. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Watkins.
Don is survived by:
Loving wife, Darla Lake Watkins of Henderson
Sister
Sherry Welch and husband Philip of Frankston
Nieces and nephews
Phil Welch and wife Cindy of Henderson, Amy Porter and husband Ron of Frankston, Scott Welch of Frankston, Molly Agnew of Sulpher, LA, Tom Watkins of Carthage, Josh Watkins of Lake Charles, LA, Jennifer Lake Butler and husband Todd of Louisville, KY, Nicole Lake Fitzgerald and fiancé Brad of Waller, Stephen Lake and wife Jenifer of Houston, and Scott Lake and wife Amanda of Hallsville
Brothers-in-law
Ferrell Lake and wife DeAnna of Montgomery and Ronnie Lake and wife Janice of Henderson.
Numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews, a host of cousins, and many friends also survive Don.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.
Bobbie Jean Mardis, 80 , of Center, Texas passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Nacogdoches Medical Center. A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Mardis on Saturday, June 6th starting at 1pm at the Jehovah's Witnesses' Kingdom House.
Bobbie Jean Mardis was born Bobbie Jean Sanders on Octrober 10, 1034 to the late Booker T and Edith Sanders.
Mrs. Mardis is survived by;
Husband
Robert Mardis
Children
LaMerle Sims, John Wayne Bell
Sisters
Cleopatra and Alice Marie
Brother
David Sanders
Grandchildren
Veronica (James) Jackson, Barbara Renee (Keith) Jones, Jessie (Katrina) Jones, Robert (Melinda) Jones, Robert (Charlene) Cooper, Roger (Vickie) Cooper, Latasha Cooper.
She also leaves to cherish her, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Mardis was preceded in death by:
Daughter
Dorothy Cooper
Son
Ervin Bell
Grandson
Robert Dewanye Jones
Service are under the care of Community Funeral Home.
06/02/2015
Shirley Ann Askew, 77, of Center, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2015 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Shirley was born December 17, 1937 in the Sexton Community of Sabine County, Texas to Kit Carson Vines and Lola Williamson Vines. She grew up and attended school in Center, graduating with the Center High School Class of 1956. Shirley worked for a number of years with a Home Health visiting nurse program. First Baptist Church in Center was her church home and she worked for some time with the Preschool Sunday School Department.
She is survived by
Children:
Donna McDonald Strickland of Palestine
Robert McDonald of Center
Grandchildren:
John McDaniel and wife, Erica
Michaela McDaniel
Jasmine McDaniel
Sky Strickland
Storm Strickland
Shiloh Strickland
Christy McDonald
Robin McDonald
Fernando McDonald
Carson McDonald
Great Grandchildren:
Camden McDaniel
Ember McDaniel
Ellie McDaniel
Joanie McDonald
Brian McDonald
Moses McDonald
Brothers-in-law:
Wayne Maxwell and wife, Sue
Kendall McDonald
Numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: Norris Askew
Son: Randy McDonald
Parents: Kit Carson Vines and Lola Williamson Vines
Sister: Ellen Maxwell
Father of her children: Robert “Bob” McDonald
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/01/2015
Olan Ray Cockrell, 70, of Martinsville, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be Wednesday starting at 12 Noon until service time at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born March 24, 1945 in Beaumont to Robert Earl and Gladys (Whiddon) Cockrell. He retired from Southern Utilities in Tyler.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Robert Earl & Gladys Cockrell, Wife, June McGee Cockrell, Brothers, Jimmy Earl Cockrell, Darryl Cockrell, Donald Cockrell & Jacky Cockrell and Sister, Earlene Heidingsfelder.
He is survived by:
Children:
Chris Cockrell & wife, Nikki of Martinsville
Angel Smith & husband, Roy of Kilgore
Grandchildren:
Miranda Edwards & husband, Austin of Kilgore
Justin Pomykal of Kilgore
Bethanie Plummer & husband, Bradey of Hardin
Kelley Fountain & husband, Jordin of Center
Laney Newman of Martinsville
Josey Rae Cockrell of Martinsville
Honorary Granddaughter:
Savannah McGee of Martinsville
Great-Grandchildren:
Lexi & Chloe Main
Wyatt Plummer
Jaxon Lee Fountain
Special Niece:
Vickie Cockrell of Orange
Special Nephew:
Brian Cockrell & wife, Michelle of Ft. Worth
Numerous other Nieces & Nephews, Family & Friends
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Legatha “Lee” Jenkins Demings, 70, of Joaquin, TX, passed away on Friday morning, May 29, 2015, in Nacogdoches, TX. She was born on April 28, 1945, in San Augustine, TX to Clifford and Louisa Ingram Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her father and four siblings, Clifford, Alivn, and Danny Jenkins and Mary Moore.
Mrs. Demings is survived by
Mother
Louisa Ingram Jenkins of Tenaha
Sons
Whyman Hightower of California, Preston Demings, III and wife Murlene of Tenaha, and special son and caregiver, Clifford Demings and Yolanda Holman of Joaquin
Daughters
Sharon Jones of San Francisco and Louisa Reddic and husband Edward of Carthage
Brothers
Rochester Jenkins and wife Gladys of Tenaha and Calvin Jenkins, Sr. and wife Dorina of California
Sisters
Rosie Drake and husband Roy of Tenaha, Vivian LeBlanc and husband Wayne of California, and Barbara Sanchez of Tenaha
Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and host of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel in Carthage. Cremation and service arrangements are under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.
Virginia Lewis Jones, 90, of Center, went home to be with the Lord, May 31, 2015.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
She was born December 11, 1924 to Irene and H.W. “Harry” Lewis in Beaumont, Texas, where her father was with Gulf Oil. They later were transferred to Chester, Texas. After graduating from Chester High school, she met and married Jimmy E. Jones. In the early 50’s, they moved to Center, where they opened clothing stores and worked most of their married lives. She used her talents in buying and merchandizing for the ladies stores. She found great joy in her home, her family and her church. She especially loved her friends in The Martha Class and looked forward to seeing them on Sunday mornings.
She is survived by her
Husband of 73 years: Jimmy E. Jones
Daughters:
Suzanne and husband, Dr. John Jucas, of Shreveport, Louisiana
Carolyn and husband, William Bill Lovette of Denver, Colorado
Daughter-in-law: Alice Joy of Alice, Texas
Grandchildren:
Rebecca Jones of Austin
Don Lovette and wife, Keitha
Ron Jones and wife, Annette, of Austin
Allyson Jones of New York, New York
Jennifer Lovette of Denver, Colorado
Great-Grandchildren
Taylor Salinas
Madison Lovette
Jackson Lovette
Kate Jones
Tory Jones
Hudson Lovette
Cousins: Bob and Patsy Fairchild of Center
Our caregivers and angels who helped make this journey easier:
Linda Rushing
Cursandra Wade
Don Giles
Dorothy Brooks
Nicole Simpson
Charlotte Garrett
Betty Ratcliff
Tyrone Garrett
Our sweet nurses
Preceded in death by
Parents: H. W. and Irene Lewis
Son: Ronnie Jones
Pallbearers will be Ron Jones, Don Lovette, Jackson Lovette, Buddy Hancock, David Chadwick and Bobby Watson. Honorary pallbearers will be Luke Motley, Grover Russell, Bob Warr, Gene Walker and Tyrone Garrett.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
