Obituaries 2015 September

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09/30/2015

Samuel Leroy Hickman, 70 of Joaquin, passed away Friday evening, September 25, 2015 at Pine Grove Nursing Center.

Services will be Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 1pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 165 East Saddle Street, Joaquin, Texas. Wake Friday, October 2, 2015 from 6pm-8pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Haslem Cemetery in Joaquin with Pastor Sherman Graham officiating.

He is survived by:

Uncle, Lonnie McDaniels of Joaquin

Nieces:
Teresa Salone of Joaquin
Debra Jordan of Center
Jeanette White of Joaquin

Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.


Bob Dean, 80, of Mont Belvieu, formerly of Huxley, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mr. Dean was born October 3, 1934, in Shelby County, to S.L. Dean and Essie May Tindol Dean. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed gardening. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by
Wife: Barbara Eppes Dean of Mont Belvieu

Children:
Bobby Hugh Dean Jr. and wife, Brenda, of Center
Tommy Dean and wife, Zettie, of Center
Vickie Smith and husband, Sammy, of Hardin

Sister-in-law: Laretta Dean of Shelbyville

Sisters:
Mary Jo Phillips of Huxley
Barbara Jean Ross of Center

Grandchildren:
Bobby Hunter Dean
Brandy Dean
Dr. Carmon Roberts and husband, Darren
Jeff Smith and wife, Ashley
Kristi Mullins and husband, Jake

Great Grandchildren:
Case Ryan Roberts
David Warthen
Landon Smith
Justin Smith
Cheyenne Mullins
Baby Mullins on the way

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: S.L. Dean and Essie Mae Tindol Dean
Brother: Bib Dean
Brothers-in-law:
Dan Phillips
Billy Don Ross

Pallbearers will be Sammy Furlow, Keith Devers, Randy Joe Dean, Bobby Hunter Dean, Jeff Smith, Jake Mullins, Sammy Smith, Eric Lane and Mike Bylie.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


09/29/2015

Funeral services for Mrs. Flora Mae Cartwright (56), of Center, Texas will be Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 11:00am at the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church (623 MLK Drive, Center, Texas). Rev. Charlvin Doty of the Kingdom Christ in Center of Jacksonville, Texas will be officiating.

Mrs. Cartwright’s survivors are:
Sons:
Jasper Pettigrew of Center, Texas
Ala Cartwright of Center, Texas
James Cartwright of Nacogdoches, Texas
Willie Earl (Nenita) Cartwright of Jacksonville, Texas

Daughters:
Pam Pettigrew of Center, Texas,
Alice Cartwright, Henderson of Jacksonville, Texas
Peggie Cartwright of Jacksonville, Texas
Linda K. Cartwright of Jacksonville, Texas
Loretta (Charlvin) Doty of Pflugerville, Texas

A Very Special Grandson: DeShon Pettigrew

Mother: Gloria Pettigrew of Center, Texas

Brother: Johnny Pettigrew of Center, Texas

Sisters:
Ernestine Pettigrew of Houston, Texas
Ann Marie Pettigrew

Aunts:
Margie Bennett
Mozelle Smith

Visitation on October 2, 2015 at Hicks Chapel from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm. Final Placement Britton Creek Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas (East Hamilton Community). Repass Bright Morning Star Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary in Center, Texas.


Mr. Poston Smith, age 79, of Houston, Texas passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 in Houston, Texas. He was a native of San Augustine, Texas

Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 3, 2015 12-noon at True Vine Baptist Church with interment to follow at Bluford Town Cemetery with Rev. Fred Dade, Officiating Minister.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 2, 2015 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Garner and Son Chapel.

Survivors:
Brother: Ernest R. Smith of Barstow, California

Sister-in-law: Ruby L. Smith of Texarkana, Texas

Nieces:
Jacqueline D. Smith
De’Chandra Mysheia Harris

Nephews:
Lawrence Jones III
Bonnie J. White
Wallace D. Smith
Carlos E. Smith
Allen L. Smith
Obie L. Smith
Jeffery S. Smith
Frank W. Smith-Garner

As well as host of Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews, other relatives and friends.


Glenn E. Prince, 93, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, in Nacogdoches, on the night of lunar trifecta – lunar eclipse, super moon and blood moon.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. George Laboyteaux and Rev. Hiram Melton officiating. Military honors graveside service will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County under the direction of VFW Post 8904. A reception will be held at the VFW Hall on Highway 96 North, in Center, for family and friends, following the graveside service.

Mr. Prince was born November 26, 1921, in Timpson, to Joel Prince and April Ellen Ellis Prince. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Prince loved gardening and had numerous fruit trees. He played with many bands in the ‘40’s and continued his love for music all of his life. He taught his sons how to play the guitar and other instruments. Mr. Prince also enjoyed reading and teaching the Bible. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Shelby County. Mr. Prince loved Shelby County, where he enjoyed spending the latter part of his life. He was a very kind and patient person.

He is survived by
Wife: Maurine Prince of Joaquin

Children:
Shirley Y. Prince of Conroe
Helen G. King and husband, C.W., of Conroe
Jimmy G. Prince of New Caney
Roger D. Prince of Conroe

Stepson: James Wayne Barton of Joaquin

Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren

Special Caregivers:
Vonda
April
Joyce
Rhonda

Preceded in death by
Wife: Cordelia Adell Williford Prince
Sister: Jane Vanoy
Brother: Littleton Prince
Stepdaughter: Shirley Ann Husband

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


Spencer Parker, 75, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Lamar Denby Jr. officiating. Graveside service will be held at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Mr. Parker was born August 2, 1940, in Center, to O.L. Parker Jr. and Lois Wilburn Parker. He loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Parker was a fishing guide on Toledo Bend for many years. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Full-Gospel Church in Shelbyville.

He is survived by
Sister: Wanda Reynolds of Buna

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Son:
Spencer Shane Parker

Daughters:
Ceresa Jo Parker
Sherrie Lynn Parker

Parents:
O.L. Parker Jr. and Lois Wilburn Parker

Sisters:
Virginia McDonald
Marceline Green
Bernadine Creech
Pallbearers will be Grant McDonald, Jason McDonald, Nathan Lynch, Tommy Hailey, Ricky Hailey and Kyle Steptoe. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Lynch, Merlin McDonald, Brad Bass, Chad Bass, Gary McDonald, Larry McDonald, Greg McDonald, Troy Risinger, William “Cotton” Wilburn and Brodie Steptoe.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


Graveside service for Mr. David Michael Francis, 37, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson, TX, with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Taylor Funeral Home.

Mr. Francis was born September 14, 1978, in Longview, TX, to David Anthony Francis and Nancy Murray Francis. He enjoyed all sports, especially baseball. David was an avid baseball fan. He loved the outdoors, spending time shopping, and found joy taking care of animals.

He is survived by:
Father: David Anthony Francis, and wife, Beverly of Garrison, Texas

Mother: Nancy Murray Francis of Tyler, Texas

Brother: Garret Francis of Austin, Texas

Sister, Jessica Lauren Rakestraw of Tyler, Texas.

David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Horace and Johnnie Francis; and uncle, Horace “Scooter” Francis Jr.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may to go www.taylorfh.net Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Drive, Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.


09/28/2015

Glenn Edward Prince, 93, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Funeral services are pending at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.


Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Sunday Beard, 71, of Houston, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, September 28, 2015, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, TX, with Bro. Jeff Phillips and Smokey Beard officiating. Interment to follow in the Cold Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Garrison, TX. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Taylor Funeral Home.

Mrs. Beard was born October 7, 1943, in Houston, TX. Jean was the daughter of Pauline Nichols Sunday and the late Leonard Ted Sunday. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Jean enjoyed spending time with the ones she loved dearly, working crossword puzzles and reading in her leisure time.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Carl; son, Darren Palmer and wife Sandra of Carlisle, TX; mother, Pauline Sunday; grandchildren, Chirstopher Hollnagel, Kelly Frazier, Kelsey Frazier, and Thomas Frazier; great grandchildren, Ricky Carroll, Noah Hollnagel, Hannah Hollnagel, Chrissy Hollnagel, CJ Hollnagel, Xander Hollnagel, Guy Frazier, Keith Frazier, Collan Frazier, Colton Frazier, BryLee Ard, BreeAnna Ard, and Kayden Hassley; brother, Henry Sunday; several nephews and a host of family and friends who will miss her greatly.

Mrs. Beard was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Ted Sunday; son, Douglas Beard; daughter, Tammy Beard Frazier; grandson, Dustin Hollnagel; granddaughter, Samantha Frazier.

Pallbearers are Christopher Hollnagel, Thomas Frazier, Ricky Carroll, Noah Hollnagel, Bo Jack Milford and Sandy Beard.

Honorary pallbears are Smokey Beard, Michael Beard, and Ben Frazier.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may to go www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Drive, Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.


09/25/2015

David Jansen, 64, of Center, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday, September 26, 2015 starting 11 a.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born December 12, 1950 in Shelby County to Clyde and Cloteal (Elshire) Jansen. He was a truck driver for many years. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Clyde & Cloteal Jansen, Sister, Marie Ward, Brothers, Billy Clyde Jansen, John Thomas Jansen and Bobby Frank Jansen, Infant Brother, Vernon Glen Jansen, Father-in-law, Esco Rhame and Mother-in-law & husband, Bobbie & Buddy Brittain.

He is survived by:

Wife of almost 47 years, Sue (Rhame) Jansen of Center

Son & Daughter-in-law, Bryan & Angie Jansen of Tenaha

Grandson, Drake Jansen of Huxley

Daughter-in-law, Linda Jansen of Huxley

Great-Grandchildren: Lilly, Caidi & Aiden

Sister, Helen Holloway of Broadus

Sister-in-law, Lula Belle Danley of Joaquin

Brother-in-law, Jimmy Rhame & wife, Betty Mae of Center

Sister-in-law, Tammy Lewis & husband, Wayne of Center

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

Pallbearers: Wesley Rhame, Evan Lutz, Ricky Ward, Larry Frank Jansen, Vance Holloway & Kris Rhame

Honorary Pallbearer: Jimmy Rhame

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas


09/23/2015

Lurline Hancock Weatherly, age 86 years, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on September 19, 2015.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Garrison Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2015, at Garrison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Preston Weatherly officiating, assisted by Jerry Weatherly. Graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery on I-45 in Houston with Rev. Bill Bridges officiating.

Ms. Weatherly was born in Garrison, Texas, on September 17, 1929, to Herman Hancock and Lilly Bell Rector Hancock. Her mother went to be with the Lord when she was four years old. Her father married her step-mother, Bernice Kruse Hancock, who raised her until she married at the age of 15 years, to her husband, Jack Weatherly. They married after World War II and their marriage lasted 68 years.

They eventually moved to Houston, Texas, where they spent the early part of their lives raising their son, Jack, Ray, Jr., and daughter, Mary. While living in Houston, Lurline’s life was filled with family, service to the Lord, her church and helping anyone that she could. There were many times that family and friends would stay with them while they got an education, looked for work or whatever the case may have been. She never passed up an opportunity to tell family and friends about God and His love for them.

Lurline and Jack moved back to Garrison, in 1971 and Jack opened his own welding business. She was still involved in the church and became known as Miss WMU (Woman’s Missionary Union) in Shelby-Doches Association, where she served many years. Mission work was a deep part of her life. She was part of a mission trip to Brazil and also in helping start two new churches, one in Houston and one in Nacogdoches.

Lurline Weatherly is survived by
Daughter: Mary Weatherly Bridges and husband, Rev. Bill J. Bridges

Grandchildren:
Kris Bridges and wife, Grace
Brandie Carter and husband, Gary
Kristi Walker and husband, Billy-Bob

7 Great-Grandchildren

Foster-daughter: Marcell Moore

Half Sister: Helen Hammer

Half Brothers:
Herbert Hancock
Hubert Hancock
Huey Hancock

Preceded in death by
Husband: Jack Ray Weatherly, Sr.
Son: Jack Ray Weatherly, Jr.
Brother: Gene Hancock
Half Sister: Lois Hancock Arron

Pallbearers will be Stephen Hancock, Michael Hammer, Kade Hammer, Byron Hancock, Alex Hancock and Eddie Rodriquez.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to East Texas Baptist Family Ministries in Timpson, Texas.

Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.

09/22/2015

Stephen Ray Milam, 66, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at his residence.

His wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later time.

He was born October 21, 1948 in Brownwood, Texas to Melvin Ray and Eula Ray (Williams) Milam. He served in the Marine Corps.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Bill Milam.

He is survived by:

Son: Justin Milam of Carthage

Mother: Eula Milam of Joaquin

Sister: Kitty Stevanna Milam of Deberry

Nephews:
Bo Risinger of Joaquin
Joshua Frazier of Deadwood

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas


09/21/2015

Marion Ronnie Kendrick Sr., 66, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel.

Mr. Kendrick was born October 13, 1948, in Houston, to J.C. Kendrick and Agnes Davenport Kendrick.

He is survived by
Sons:
Ronnie Kendrick Jr. of Bossier City, Louisiana
Joey Kendrick and wife, Michelle, of Mansfield, Louisiana
Dewayne Kendrick of Mansfield, Louisiana
Terry Kendrick of Joaquin

11 Grandchildren

11 Great Grandchildren

Sister: Donnie Walker of Bossier City, Louisiana

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: J.C. Kendrick and Agnes Davenport Kendrick

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


09/20/2015

Wellington “Red” Allison Jr., 78, of Center, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015, at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Jerry Green officiating. A military honors graveside service will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center under the direction of VFW Post 8904. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Mr. Allison was born April 12, 1937, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Wellington Franklin Allison Sr. and Olga Fallier Allison. He served in the United States Air Force, where he assisted in developing and designing protective equipment used by United States Military during chemical warfare. Mr. Allison loved fishing, woodworking and working in his yard. He was of the Lutheran faith.

He is survived by
Wife of 59 years: Peggy Allison of Center

Children:
William Allison and wife, Amie, of Massillon, Ohio
David Allison of Center
Michelle Hughes and fiancé, Thomas Derbin, of Nacogdoches
Michael Allison of Center

Grandchildren:
Rachele
Billy
David
Daniel
Nichole
Derek
Josh

6 Great Grandchildren

Sister: Dorcas Hover of Tucson, Arizona

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Wellington Franklin Allison Sr. and Olga Fallier Allison
Sister: Patricia McKimie

Pallbearers will be Michael Allison, Jesse Campbell, Derek Hughes, Radar Frantsen, Thomas Derbin and John Green. Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Allison, William Allison and David Allison.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


Richard “Rick” Kennon, 58, of Center, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Clever Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow at Clever Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born July 25, 1957 in Center to Drue Edwin Kennon, Sr. and Edna Gay (Sigler) Kennon. He was a member of Clever Creek Baptist Church. He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1975. He was a market manager for Brookshire Brothers in Hemphill and he also was a butcher for Brookshire Brothers in Center.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Drue Edwin Kennon, Sr., Grandparents, Willie E. Kennon & Ibera “Doll” Stewart Kennon, Norman Nathaniel Sigler & Ola Gay (Howard) Sigler & Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, A.C. & Emma Newman.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Judy Kennon of Center

Son:
John Kennon & wife, Lindsey of Nacogdoches

2 Granddaughters:
Carson & Emerson Kennon

Mother:
Edna Kennon of Center

3 Brothers:
Drue Kennon, Jr. & wife, Maureen of Center
Gene Kennon & wife, LaDonna of Center
Bobby Kennon & wife, Lisa of Center

Sister:
Debbie Kennon Welch & husband, Gordon of Shelbyville

Nieces & Nephews:
William Kennon & wife, Crystal of Tuscan, AZ
Kelly Kennon Berry & husband, Steven of Shelbyville
Wendy Kennon Justus & husband, Levi of Center
Christy Kennon Curtis & husband, William of Center
Lanie Welch of Lubbock

Numerous Great-Nieces & Nephews, Aunts & Uncles & a host of friends

Pallbearers:
Steven Berry, Hunter Berry, Wesley Berry,
Avery Liker, Will Curtis and Levi Justus

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas


09/18/2015

Elie Arthur Tomlin, 92, of Center, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon, Monday, September 21, 2015, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center with Tim Perkins officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Tomlin was born December 28, 1922, in Center, to Jacob Arthur Tomlin and Maude Stephens Tomlin. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Tomlin loved spending time outdoors and especially enjoyed gardening. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ.

He is survived by:

Sons:
Danny Tomlin and wife, Barbara, of Center
Jim Tomlin and wife, Cathy, of Center

Daughters:
Dianne Tomlin of Nacogdoches
Kathy Hagan of Nacogdoches
Jeannette Bonner and husband, Randy, of Joaquin
Paula Spann and husband, Chuck, of Center

Grandchildren:
Anthony Tomlin
Josh Tomlin
Robert Tomlin
Tabitha Cooper
Ashley Chandler
Taylor Tomlin
Zachary Bonner
David Bonner
Willie Spann

15 Great Grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Wife: Maxine Anthony Tomlin
Parents: Jacob Arthur Tomlin and Maude Stephens Tomlin
Numerous Brothers and Sisters

Pallbearers will be Anthony Tomlin, Josh Tomlin, Zachary Bonner, David Bonner, Willie Spann and Taylor Tomlin. Honorary pallbearers will be Tabitha Cooper and Ashley Chandler.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


Linda LeBlanc Harris, 73, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015, in Shreveport.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Tim Perkins officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Ms. Harris was born February 27, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Wallace LeBlanc and Bessie Freeman LeBlanc. She loved flower gardening and taking care of her animals.

She is survived by
Daughter: Leslie Dennis and husband, Brandon, of Shreveport, Louisiana

Granddaughter: Alexis Harris of Shreveport, Louisiana

Sisters:
Dara LeBlanc of Gonzales, Louisiana
Joyce LeBlanc Kennedy of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Beverly LeBlanc Aucoin of Central, Louisiana

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Wallace LeBlanc and Bessie Freeman LeBlanc
Son: Berch Harris

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a local animal rescue or shelter or one of the following organizations:
American Cancer Society
PO Box 22718
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718

American Diabetes Association
PO Box 11454
Alexandria, Virginia 22312

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


09/15/2015

Funeral services for Mrs. Angeleen Osby, 67, of Houston, Texas will be Saturday, September 19, 2015 at New Faith Church located, 3711 West Orem Drive, Houston, Texas 77045, 11:00am with Bro. Norris Edward Cloudy officiating.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Evette Osby
Lisa Osby Ford of Houston, Texas

Mother: Mrs. Lola B Phillips of Center, Texas

Sisters:
Kathy Mosby of Humble, Texas
Ilene Eaden of Nacogdoches, Texas

Visitation will be at New Faith Church from the hours of 10:00am to 11:00am on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

Burial will be at Paradise South in Houston, Texas

Announcing are Richardson Mortuary 3201 Brookfield Drive Houston, Texas & Hicks Mortuary of Center, Texas


Funeral services for Mr. Dalton Pate, 103, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 16, 2015, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, TX, with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating. Interment to follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Timpson, TX (Silas) community. Visitation for family and friends will be at 1PM, Wednesday , September 16, 2015 at Taylor Funeral Home.

Mr. Pate was born September 18, 1911, in Arcadia Community. Dalton was the son of the late Willie Bruce and Myrtie Pate. Dalton was a simple man with no aspirations of fame or fortune. He lived his life by the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule. He loved his family and he loved his Lord. His Bible was almost exclusively his reading material.

He was born into farm life and never lost his love of planting and watching things grow. Anyone passing by his house in the spring would have seen him in his garden, well up into his late 90's, pushing his "idiot plow" or chopping that last sprig of grass. About the only thing that would get him out of the garden in the spring was an invite of "let's go fishing". Dalton loved to fish, it didn't matter if he caught a 5 lb bass or a hand size perch.

In the fall you might see his truck on the side of some back road. He would be in the woods with his 22 Rifle, or his 16 gauge in later years, and his dog, hunting squirrels. He would have some mutt that someone gave him, or a stray that turned up at his house, it didn't matter. Dalton would have it treeing squirrels in short order. Dalton didn't kill for the sake of killing, he loved squirrel dumplings. Biscuits, dumplings, and just about anything sweet and he was "good to go".

Dalton Pate is survived by:

Sisters:
LaVerne Pate Hughes
Orine Pate Ingram

Son: Robert Glyndon Pate, and wife, Helen of Timpson

Grandchildren:
Debra Pate Smith, and husband, Paul of Timpson
Darryl Pate, and wife, Debra of Crystal Beach
Donna Pate of Timpson

7 great-grandchildren

13 great-great-grandchildren

Many relatives friends, and loved ones that will miss him greatly

Dalton Pate is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Bruce and Myrtie Pate; his wife, LaVennie Darnell Pate; four brothers, Arvel, R.C. William, and Pershing Pate; and three sisters, LaMerle Monkres, Oleta Darnell, and Willie Day Green.

Pallbearers are Chad Pate, Jacob Duke, Cody Bailey, Michael Smith, Andy Terry, and Bobby Yarborough.

Honorary pallbears are Billy Magness, and George Duke.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may to go www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Drive, Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.


09/14/2015

Ursula M. Soto, 84, of Center, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, September 12, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2015, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center. Interment will follow at Powdrill Cemetery in Shelby County.

Ms. Soto was born October 21, 1930, in San Benito, to Antonio Munoz and Joaquina Maria deJesus Munoz. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Center.

She is survived by
Children:
Ralph Soto Jr. and wife, Rhonda
Vangie McGraw
Jane Smith and husband, Ed
Roland Soto and wife, Donna
Raul Soto
Rey Soto
Raymond Soto and wife, Bonnie
Ruben Soto
Ramiro Soto
Rudy Soto and wife, Leslie
Moses Soto and wife, Alicia
Jackie Soto and wife, Kristle
Mary Walker
Rose Mangrum and husband, Mike

42 Grandchildren

77 Great-Grandchildren

3 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Husband: Rafael Soto Sr.
Daughters: Linda Soto, Helen Soto Simmons
Grandsons: Ramon Soto, Adam Heady
Great Grandsons: Ramon Soto, Jr.
Parents: Antonio Munoz and Joaquina Maria deJesus Munoz
Sons-in-law: Vince Walker, Tom McGraw, Denny Heady

Pallbearers will be Ralph Soto, Ruben Soto, Raul Soto, Ramiro Soto, Roland Soto, Rudy Soto, Raymond Soto and Moses Soto. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Heady, Raul Soto, Ralfie Soto, Ray Soto, Justin Williams, Eric Williams, Jacob Soto and Ruben Soto Jr.


Murry Lee Rodgers, 48, of Martinsville, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at Martinsville Cemetery in the Martinsville Community of Nacogdoches County.

Mr. Rodgers was born August 7, 1967, in Houston, to Murry Edgar Rodgers and Lamar Martin Rodgers.

He is survived by
Sons:
Chase Rodgers and Holly Stewart
Bradley Rodgers and fiancé, Courtney Martin
Nicholas Cheek and Laura McGee

Grandchildren:
Connor Wade and MacKenzie Grace Nichols

Sister: Nora Williams and husband, Thomas

Nieces & Nephews:
Delania Williams Manchack
Sarah Abriele Manchack
Thomas Clay Manchack
Lane Garrett Manchack
Thomas Shane Williams
Jessica Victoria Williams
Logan Creed Williams

Brother: Don Lane Stelzer

Special Friends:
Kay Rodgers
Jackie Berg

Numerous cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Son: Samuel Mason Rodgers
Parents: Murry Edgar Rodgers and Lamar Martin Rodgers

Pallbearers will be Trey Williams, Clark Paul Williams, Tom Adams, Jerry Hancock, J.T. Mervin and Mike Fancher. Honorary pallbearers will be Clay Manchack and Mitch Martin.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


09/11/2015

Evalyn Thomas, 86, of Center, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Memorial service is set for Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary with Rev. Karen Jones officiating.

She was born January 16, 1929 in Lockney, Texas to Charlie Joe and Elizabeth (Carver) McCollum. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Center. She volunteered for the Shelby County Outreach Ministries.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Charlie & Elizabeth McCollum, Daughter, Ellory Ann Thomas, Grandson, William Bruce Horton, Brother, Robert Willard McCollum, Step Grandson, Keith Dwayne Simmonds and Step Grandson, Robert Mitchell Simmonds.

She is survived by:
Son:
Joe Horton & wife, Carolyn of Center
Daughter:
Geneva Lambeth & husband, Charles of Baytown
Son:
Elroy Eugene Thomas & wife, Patricia of San Diego, CA
Son:
Charles D. Thomas & wife, Kathleen of Houston
6 Grandchildren
Numerous Great Grandchildren & Great Great Grandchildren

In Lieu of flowers family request donations can be made to Shelby County Outreach Ministries.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas


09/10/2015

Dorothy McGinty, 94, of Center, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 2015, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Visitation will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home prior to the graveside service, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Ms. McGinty was born December 22, 1920, in Throckmorton, to Jesse Blackshear and Ina Lee Blackshear. She was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by
Daughter: Ina Bass of Center

Grandchildren:
Kenneth Shahan and wife, Sarah, of Center
Justin Shahan of Boston, Massachusetts
Cherie Rudd and husband, Randy, of Center

4 Great Grandchildren

8 Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Husband: Horace McGinty
Parents: Jesse Blackshear and Ina Lee Blackshear
Two Brothers
One Sister

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


Quinnella Latrece Harper, age 32 of Nacogdoches, passed away Tuesday morning, September 8, 2015 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches, Texas. Services will be held at 1pm Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Abundant Love Ministries in Center, Texas. Interment will be at Thompson Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop Howard Cloudy officiating.

She is survived by:

Father, R.C. Harper of Center

Brothers:
Robert Carl Cooper of Timpson, Texas
Reggie Harper of Lufkin, Texas
Charleston Patton of Atlanta, Georgia
Gus Johnson of Center, Texas
Rodriquez Harper of Nacogdoches, Texas
Gregg Harper of Nacogdoches, Texas
Anthony Harper of Center, Texas

Sisters:
Exie Nash of Nacogdoches, Texas
Machelle McCollister of Center, Texas

Honorary Pallbearers : Charlton Patton, Gregory Harper, Rodriguez Harper, Anthony Harper, Gustarvise Harper, Reginald Harper and Robert Cooper

Active Pallbearers
Cousins and friends of the family

Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.


Benita Joyce Ratcliff, 46, of Center, TX passed away on Tuesday, September 8th at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She was a very humorous person and was always the life of family gatherings, keeping everyone on their toes. We will miss her very much.

Memorial Services for Benita Ratcliff will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (Loop 500 Center, TX on Saturday, September 19th at 1:00 p.m. officiating Harold Jackson

Survivors
Husband: Quincy Ratcliff of Center TX
Mother: Annie Berry of Center TX
Step-father: John Berry of Pineland, TX
2 Sons: Quincy Ratcliff of Tyler TX and Tevin Ratcliff of Center, TX
4 Stepchildren: Yolanda Ratcliff of Houston, TX, Jessica Ratcliff of Dallas, TX, Mark Ratcliff of Huntsville, TX, and Christopher Hubbard of Center, TX
1 grandchild and 7 step-grandchildren
4 Sisters: Linda Black (Melvin) of Center, TX, Fannie Smith (Michael) of Center, TX, Rita Williams (Deon) of Center, TX and Pamela Suell (Marlon) of Shelbyville, TX
6 Brothers: Jerry Polk (Jan) of Mansfield, LA, Gene Polk (Valerie) of Pineland, TX, Jeremy Berry of Pineland, TX, Castle Moore (Dianne) of San Augustine, TX, Robert McCoy (Charlotte) of Dallas, TX, and Pete Moore (Annie) of Houston.

A host of nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:
Sister: Janice Polk
Father: Clinton Garrett

Services under the direction of Sid Roberts Funeral Home


LC Furlow, 92, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born August 17, 1923 in Shelby County to Crit and Vannie (Fleming) Furlow. He served in the US Army.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Crit Furlow, Mother, Vannie Furlow, Step mother, Jessie Furlow, Wife, Wanda (Rivers) Furlow, , Sisters, Callie Campbell and Lera Bell Metcalf.

He is survived by:
Daughter & Son-in-law:
Vicki & Curtis Cooper of Huxley

Son:
Chris Furlow of Huxley

Son & Daughter-in-law:
Kenneth & Cindy Furlow of Huxley

Grandson:
Lance Furlow of Huxley

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends
Special Thank you to our friends & caregivers, Virginia & Glenda

Pallbearers:
Ron Hendricks, Craig Hendricks, Mike Scarber
Doug Vaughn, Dale Vaughn & Gilbert Vaughn
Honorary Pallbearers:
Earl Campbell, Prentice Hendricks & Burt Furlow

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas


09/09/2015

Billy Earl Bailey, 76, of Center, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Cecil Chessher and Bro. Bobby Waller officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mr. Bailey was born April 3, 1939, in Shelby County, to Caywood Bailey and Leona Bailey. He loved horseback riding, gardening, fishing and always enjoyed a good old western show. He was a member of The Called Out Church in Center.

He is survived by
Wife: Carrie Ann Bailey

Son: Vernon Bailey

Daughters:
Kathy Matthews and husband, Mark
Gina Chessher and husband, Cecil
Alesia Campbell and husband, Steve

Sister: Ethel Gee

Brother: James Thomas Bailey

Grandchildren:
Stephanie Davis and husband, Ronnie
Chasity Cooper and husband, Shane
Chad Chessher and wife, Jenney
Mary Kunkel and husband, Bo
Sarah Chessher
Justin Campbell and wife, April
Shane Campbell and wife, Ashley
Blake Campbell
Chase Campbell and wife, Jade
Treven Bailey
Brent Bailey
Jessica Smith and husband, Charlie

22 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Parents: Caywood Bailey and Leona Bailey
Sisters: Jettie Andrews, Rosene Andrews, Christene Waller
Brothers: Dick Herman Bailey, George Bailey, Edward Bailey

Pallbearers will be Justin Campbell, Shane Campbell, Blake Campbell, Chase Campbell, Chad Chessher, Treven Bailey and Brent Bailey. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Matthews, Cecil Chessher, Steve Campbell, Shane Cooper, Bobby McCauley, Elbert Bailey and Delbert Cockrell.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


Jimmy Devan Lout, 48, of Lufkin, entered into eternal peace on Monday, September 7, 2015, in Lufkin.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Rob Merriman officiating. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Jimmy was born June 18, 1967, in Laurinburg, North Carolina, to Duane Lout and Delois Oxendine Lout. He was a graduate of Shelbyville High School Class of 1985. Jimmy had many talents, including carpentry, mechanics, collector of everything and an all-around handy man. He was known for taking care of children and stepping up to help others in need. Jimmy was baptized and was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church. He is healed and at peace in Heaven with the many relatives who have gone on before him.

He is survived by
Son: Devan Lout of Huntington

Parents: Duane Lout and Delois Oxendine Lout of Shelbyville

Sisters:
Nikki Miller and husband, Patrick, of Lufkin
Renea Schott and husband, Brian, of Longview

Nephews:
Cole Miller of Lufkin
Conner Miller of Lufkin
Zachary Schott of Longview

Niece: Samantha Schott of Longview

Aunts and Uncles
Jane Huggins and husband, Herbert, of Rowland, North Carolina
Carolyn Oxedine and husband, Gary, of Pembroke, North Carolina
Brenda Powell of Laurinburg, North Carolina

Step Daughter: Cody Parker of Huntington

Step Grandsons:
Joshua Carlin of Waco
Braden Carlin of Waco
Cooper Parker of Huntington

Preceded in death by
Maternal Grandparents: Carl & Nellie Oxendine
Paternal Grandmother: Sarah Brown

Pallbearers will be Matthew Miller, Mickey Miller, Barry Lout, Darrin Lout, Pete Owens, George Woods, Josh Lout and James Powell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shelbyville Lions Club, PO BOX 414, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


09/08/2015

Kerry Steven Whiteside, 52, of Gary, Texas passed away at his residence, on Sunday, September 6, 2015. He was born in Gary, Texas on September 6, 1963, the son of Kenneth Whiteside and Jo Ann Pass Whiteside. Visitation for Kerry will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 5-7 PM at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Thursday, September 10, 2015, 2 PM, at Taylor Funeral Home with Reverend Dwain “Bubba” Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery.

Kerry was born and grew up in Gary, Texas. He attended Timpson High School where he was active in the football program. He served in the United States Army for 23 years. He was deployed to Iraq in 2001 to 2002. On April 26, 2003, he married Carrie Stacker. They enjoyed nine happy years together.

Kerry had a vast array of hobbies. He enjoyed hunting and carpentry. He always said that if he could make a living as a builder, he would have done it. Kerry enjoyed being in theater while he attended college. His claim to fame is that he is the only person who has driven a military tank through Longview, Texas. He enjoyed telling that story every chance he got.

Kerry is survived by:
His parents
Loving wife, Carrie

Sons: Steven Harris and Austin Harris

Daughter: Katie Whiteside

Brother: Keith Whiteside and his wife, Sherry Campbell

Sister: Karen McAllister and husband, Kevin.

Kerry was preceded in death by his daughter, Jacy Whiteside.

Serving as pallbearers for Kerry are Austin Harris, Steven Harris, Robert Phoenix, Joe Calhoun, and Henry Marx.

The family of Kerry Whiteside is being served by Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit taylorfh.net


Jewel Bernice Floyd, 89, of Center Texas, passed from this life on Thursday, September 3, 2015 in Porter Texas.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Floyd will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Dry Prong with Reverend Lloyd Whitman officiating. Burial will be in Dry Prong Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.

The family requests that visitation be observed at the Church Tuesday, September 8, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and continued Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, C.E. “Swamp” Floyd; parents, Wesley and Edith Simmons Hataway; brothers, Alton Hataway, Melvin Hataway, Russell Hataway and L.C. Hataway; sisters, Laura Gardner and Loraine Hataway.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Jerry Floyd, Kenneth Floyd, Randy Floyd and Michael Floyd; daughter, Sandra Cervi; brother, L.R. “Pop” Hataway; sisters, Pauline Futrell and Iva Jean DeFresco; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association.

To extend online condolences to the Floyd family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.


09/07/2015

Walter John Walla, 77, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015, in Tyler.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. David Long and Bro. Luke Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Mr. Walla was born January 24, 1938, in Staten Island, New York, to Walter John Walla, Sr. and Martha Ruzycka Walla. In 1963, he graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He furthered his education at Texas A&M University, where he earned both a Master of Science degree on May 23, 1970, and his Doctor of Philosophy on December 11, 1971. Mr. Walla served as County Agent, Specialist, Assistant Director and Deputy Chancellor for Agriculture at the Texas Agricultural Extension Services of the Texas A&M University System until August 12, 1989, after twenty-eight years of service. He later served as Associate Dean and Director of the Kentucky Agriculture Extension Service of the University of Kentucky System until June 30, 2001. Mr. Walla was the winner of National Distinguished Service Ruby Award in Agriculture Leadership. He was a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi, National Honorary Extension Fraternity and a member of Gamma Sigma Delta, Honorary Society of Agriculture. Mr. Walla was instrumental in authoring the Agricultural Research Extension Education Reform Act (better known as the Farm Bill) which was passed by the U.S. House and Senate. He was invited to and was present at the signing of the Farm Bill by President Bill Clinton in the White House Rose Garden. Mr. Walla was a former Chairman of Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) and Editor of the ECOP Initiative. He received the Texas Agriculture Service Award and Soybean Disease Worker’s Leadership Award. Mr. Walla was a member of Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation, Century Club and Association of Former Students. He was a loyal Aggie, with season football tickets for forty-four years. Mr. Walla was also a member of Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin.

He is survived by
Wife: Jo Ann Lewis Walla of Joaquin, Texas

Daughter: Jamie Richardson and husband, Mark, of Amarillo, Texas

Grandchildren:
Ryan Mark Richardson and wife, Katarina Richardson, of Charlotte, North Carolina
Robert Michael Richardson of Kingsville, Texas
Jennifer Richardson and husband, Jonathan Brown, of Sinton, Texas

Mother-in-law: Mary C. Lewis of Joaquin, Texas

Sisters-in-law:
Mary Koonce and husband, Bruce, of Center, Texas
Joyce Richards of Friendswood, Texas

Numerous nieces and nephews, whom he also dearly loved

Preceded in death by
Son: Walter James Walla
Parents: Walter John Walla, Sr. and Martha Ruzycka Walla
Sister: Jean Frost
Father-in-law: James E. Lewis
Brother-in-law: Steve Richards

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Jackson Baptist Church Building Fund or Jackson Cemetery Fund.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


09/06/2015

Elaine Bailey, 78, of Huxley, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her residence.

Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley with Bro. Wes Hall and Bro. Luke Garrett officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born September 2, 1937 in Shelby County to Robert Elvin and Nancy Bular (Holt) Wheeler. She worked as a secretary for the ASCS office in Center for many years. She was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church in Huxley.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Elvin and Bular Wheeler, husband, Henry Bailey, Brother, Cecil Wheeler, Sister, Imo Jean Jackson, Nephews Joe Jackson and Craig Wood.

She is survived by:
Sister:
Eva Jean Byars of Nacogdoches

Sisters-in-law:
Billie Wheeler of Center
Christine Wood of Balch Springs

Nieces:
Debbie Bell & husband, Bubba of Center
Deidra Cockrell & husband, Bryan of Center
Tina Clifton & husband, Terry of Nacogdoches
Lesha Byars of Nacogdoches
Carolyn Sipes & husband, Danny of Kaufman

Nephews:
David Wheeler of Center
Scott Byars of Garland
Bobby Byars of Austin

Pallbearers:
David Wheeler, James “Bubba” Bell, Bryan Cockrell,
Terry Clifton, Danny Sipes and Scott Byars
In lieu of flowers, family request donations can be made to Wimberly Cemetery or the charity of your choice.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

 


Kim Danette Ballenger, age 55, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2015 at 2:30P.M. after a short illness.

Kim was born to Peggy and Darrell Ballenger Sr.. Her dad passed on 12-7-2001.

Kim is survived by:
Mother: Peggy Willoughby Ballenger

Brothers:
Darrell Ballenger Jr. of College Station, TX
Danny Porter of Keller, TX

Nieces:
Lauren and Madison Ballenger of College Station, TX

Aunts:
Patsy Williams of Millican, TX
Shirley Willoughby of Center, TX

Many cousins and friends, along with soul-mate Lawrence Briones and her beloved dogs Roscoe, Taco, and Remmy.

Kim had just received her Masters degree in Nursing Education in May 2015, and was a oncology/neurology RN at Brackenridge Trauma Hospital since 2008 where she received two Daisy Awards from her patients for outstanding service.

A memorial service will be held at Callaway Jones funeral home in Bryan, TX.


09/04/2015

Steve Adams, 58, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 6, 2015, at Smith Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. John Whitworth officiating.

Steve was born May 15, 1957, in Liberty, to Travis Lonnie Adams and Peggy Joyce Hicks Adams. He was an avid outdoorsman, especially enjoying hunting, fishing, camping and woodworking. Steve was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by
Wife: Florance Adams of Tenaha

Children:
Amanda Caldwell and husband, Jerry, of Gary
Whitney Minix and husband, Zach, of Tenaha
Michael Adams of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Avery Caldwell of Gary
Alayna Caldwell of Gary

Brother: Paul Adams and wife, Maria, of Deer Park

Sister: Susan Love and husband, Stephen “Skeeter”, of Houston

Numerous other family and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Travis Lonnie Adams and Peggy Joyce Hicks Adams
Grandparents: Fannie and Roy Stewart

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


09/03/2015

Mr. Curtis Lee Bryant, 56, of Shreveport, LA. passed away Tuesday morning, September 1, 2015 at Roseview Nursing Center in Shreveport LA.

Services will be Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Revival Tabernacle in Center at 2pm. Visitation will be on Friday, September 4, 2015 from 12pm to 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center, TX. Interment will be at Westview Cemetery in Center, TX with Rev. Tripplett officiating.

Mr. Bryant is survived by:

Father: James Bryant of Tenaha, TX.

Sisters:
Carolyn Tinner of Center, TX.
Tammy Tinner of Center, TX.
Marthal Lindsey Gates of Center, TX.
Maggie Tinner of Amarillo, TX.
Barbara Tinner of Ft. Worth, TX.
Norma Green of Ft. Worth, TX.
Brenda (Kevin) Dones of Tenaha, TX.

Brothers:
Sammy Bryant of Palestine, TX.
Clifford Jones of Logansport, LA.
James (Kathleen) Tinner of Odessy, TX.
Leavitt Tinner of Amarillo, TX.

Funeral services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home.


09/2/2015

C.C. Permenter was born December 14, 1930 in Huxley, Texas. That means the Great Depression had already started when he made his way into the world. He was the son of Ettie and Oscar Permenter. Tragically, his biological father died due to an illness when C.C. was only 7 months old. His mother married Bud Oswalt when C.C. was still young, and Bud raised C.C. just as he did their two younger boys.

While he was young, the family moved to Orange, TX so his parents could both work in the shipyard because workers were so desperately needed. Later they moved back to Center, where C.C. was raised. C.C. learned at a young age the value of work as he was splitting shingles by the time he was 7 years old, helping Bud with his carpentry work.

Working with his hands was a life-long skill he developed and honed as he matured into his teenage years. When C.C. was about 17, he was working with a Skill saw, which hit a knot in the wood or something and jumped, landing on and slicing C.C.’s thigh. MANY stitches and a lot of pain later, he decided to become a mechanic. At some point while in Center, he also went to electrical school in the old airplane hangar on the Shelby Highway. He was therefore, a man with many talents: carpentry, mechanics, and electrician.

Danny, C.C.'s brother, attributes C.C. to teaching him about mechanics and getting him into that. Through C.C.’s career as a mechanic, he earned multiple awards from Ford Motor Company and was one of their master mechanics, who trained and taught others, just like he’d done with his brother many years before.

After retiring, he returned to his love of carpentry, working as a finishing carpenter on new homes. C.C. and Mary Lou also made children’s furniture and toys for their grandkids and family.

Danny recalled one time when Danny was very little: CC and Virgil (a relative) were building church benches. Danny, having come in from the rain, picked up a tool that was plugged in and was being so shocked by it that he couldn't turn loose of it or speak. C.C. went to him and hit Danny so hard that Danny and the tool separated. Danny said he was really mad for getting hit so hard (C.C. was 15 years older) until C.C. explained that if he had used less force, they both would have been electrocuted instead. Danny credits C.C. with saving his life.

C.C. married Jimmie Lou when they were young and they had Janise. They later divorced and he married Frankie. That marriage also faltered, ending in divorce. Then he met and married Mary Lou, bringing John and Jane into the fold. C.C. and Lou were married for 38 years, until his death on August 30, 2015.

During these years, they lived in Crockett and Whitney, TX and multiple retirement facilities during the last couple of years until they landed at The Conservatory in Plano, TX, which he loved calling home. C.C. considered himself lucky to be able to do what he wanted in retirement, which was to travel. C.C. and Lou’s first motorhome, bought shortly after they married, unfortunately was stolen. They had to replace it and learned to upgrade on features, which led them to upgrading again and again over the years, eventually owning 15 different R.V.’s.

During their traveling years, they passed through or camped in all the 49 continental states, including Alaska. Through their years in the Travel clubs, they made a lot of friends, and enjoyed living in the R.V. community in Whitney for more than a dozen years, after leaving Crockett.

Grandkids will happily recall moments with C.C. doing things that for him were ordinary, but for little ones were special. He loved his grandkids and loved taking them riding on the tractor with him, swimming, and teaching about nature, like showing them what a mud-dauber was when they were panicking about “a BEE!”

Everyone who knew him will remember his easy smile, kind heart, and willingness to help another.

C.C. is survived by:

Wife, Mary Lou Permenter

Children: Janise Permenter, John (Leslie) Hines, Jane Stewart

Grandchildren: Brandi (Elliott) Haltom, James Edwards, Jim (Katy) Hines, Stacey (Wes) Jordan, Arthur Stewart, Jr.

Great-grandchildren: Taylor Denney, Skylor (Micah) Mumm, Dylan Denney, Makenzie Jordan, Jacoby Jordan, Bethanie Jordan, Rosalie Jordan

Great-great-grandson, Chase Mumm

Brother, Danny (June) Oswalt

Many loving nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ettie Oswalt and Oscar Permenter, step-father Bud Oswalt and brother Dennis (Maxine) Oswalt.

The family will receive friends for a visitation Friday, September 4, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 PM at Allen Family Funeral Options. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Glenwood Cemetery in Crockett, Texas.

If desired, memorials may be made in C.C.’s name to Boy Scouts of America at www.scouting.org or to the Salvation Army at www.salvationarmy.org


Charlie Hoosier, age 83, passed away. Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 2pm at Reed Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, TX with Rev. Amos Horton, officiating. Visitations will begin on Friday, September 4, 2015, 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, TX. Visitations will also be on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the Reed Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, TX from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery, San Augustine, TX under the directions of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, TX

He was born to Robert Hoosier and Roberta McCoy on October 2, 1931 in San Augustine, Texas.

Survivors:

Wife, Mrs. Tera Cartwright Hoosier-San Augustine, TX

Children:
Daughter, Charslie Sanders, San Francisco, CA
Daughter, Virginia H. Wilson, Fort Worth, TX
Daughter, Gwen Biggers (Leroy) Tyler, TX
Son, John Hoosier (Betty) Fort Worth, TX
Daughter, Janet Foster (Norman) Fort Worth, TX
Daughter, Julie Conley (Reggie) Tyler, TX
Daughter, Debra Blakemore (Kerry) Tyler, TX
Son, Sandy Hoosier (Sharon) Fort Worth, TX
Daughter, Lisia Hampton (Eric) Tyler, TX
Son, Robert Hoosier, Fort Worth, TX
Daughter, Teresa Jones Tyler, TX
Daughter, Tammie Johnson (Wendall) Arlington, TX

One Brother: Arthur Hoosier (Renee) of Houston, TX

Brother-in-law: John Mims of Beaumont, TX

Sister-in-law: Christine Hoosier of San Augustine, TX

21 Grandchildren; 20 Great-Grandchildren; and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Services are under the direction of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.


Billy Joe McDuffie, 82, of Nacogdoches, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2015, at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison with Dr. Allen Reed, of First Baptist Church, officiating.

Billy Joe was born July 5, 1933, in Garrison, to Herman McDuffie and Ada Bell Weatherly McDuffie. He graduated from Garrison High School in 1950 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from Stephen F. Austin University. Billy Joe served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was stationed at a radar site out of Van Nuys, California. He was discharged in 1955. On December 16, 1955, Billy Joe married Marjorie Rider. They raised their two children in Nacogdoches. Billy Joe spent most of his adult life as a farmer in Garrison. He enjoyed spending time with his family and over-seeing his farms until his death. In the latter part of his life, Billy Joe was well cared for by his wonderful team of caregivers - Gwen, Sandra, Tina, Mary and Lola.

He is survived by
Son: Joe McDuffie and wife, Susan, of Houston

Son-in-law: Charles Fougerousse of Lufkin

Grandchildren:
Jack McDuffie of Houston
Caroline McDuffie of Houston
Christopher Fougerousse of Austin
Jennifer Fougerousse of Austin

Brother-in-law: Harold Rider and wife, Ann, of Carthage

Niece: Toni Rider Layton and husband, Charles, of Nacogdoches

Nephew: Terry Rider and wife, Shannon, of Katy

Preceded in death by
Wife: Marjorie Rider McDuffie
Daughter: Patti McDuffie Fougerousse
Parents: Herman McDuffie and Ada Bell Weatherly McDuffie

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Briarwood School, 12207 Whittington Drive, Houston, Texas 77077, in honor of Caroline McDuffie, his youngest grandchild.

Directions to Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison, Texas:
From Nacogdoches, travel north on US 59 to Garrison, turn south (right) on FM 95, travel about 3 miles, cemetery on east (left) at CR 289 and Lake Tinkle.

Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.


Marilyn Elizabeth Maynard, 60, of Timpson, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2015, in Timpson, Texas. She was born on January 18, 1955 to Henry Clark Jr. and Lanie Martin Clark in Berkley County, South Carolina. Services will be held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church at 2 PM. Saturday September 5, 2015 with Bro. Doug Duerksen officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday September 4, 2015 from 6 PM until 8 PM at Taylor Funeral Home.

She grew up in Berkley County, South Carolina in a loving family with her brother and sister. She married Jesse T. Maynard, June 23, 1979 and was blessed with 36 years of marriage. MarMar had a passion for cooking. Many that knew her loved especially her fried chicken, but when it came to food, she knew exactly how to prepare it. She has served lots of children in the past 25 years working in the Public School System Food Service Department. She certainly enjoyed spending time with her precious grandchildren. We will treasure the precious memories of her sweet smile, her kindness, her warmth, her energy and her love for life, family and friends. Marilyn was a member of the Eastern Star, Nacogdoches Chapter 428 and attended church at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Jesse Thomas Maynard; son, Lucky C. Litchfield Jr. and wife Julie of Lake Dallas, TX; Jessica E. Maynard of Nacogdoches, TX; brother, Tony Clark and wife Mary of Bonneau, SC; sister, Lynn Clark of Moncks Corner, SC; and grand children, Hayden and Harrison Litchfield of Lake Dallas, TX, and Nevaeh and Jacob Maynard of Nacogdoches, TX.; and numerous family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents Henry Jr. and Lanie Martin Clark.

Pallbearers will include Larry Molloy, Jamie Beasley, Jim Crump, Bill Radde, Danny Brown, and Dustin Norris.

Honorary pallbearer will be Mike Boles.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn St, Dallas, Texas, 75219. Attention: Development www.tsrhc.org

To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975 is in charge of arrangements.


09/1/2015

Mr. Ardis Jeff Mosby, age 71, of San Augustine, Texas. Mr. Mosby passed away on early morning Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Hospice in the Pines Inpatient Unit in Lufkin, Texas. He was the Constable for Pct. 2 in San Augustine, Texas.

Service will be Saturday, September 5, 2015 11:00 a.m. at Reed Chapel Baptist Church with interment to follow at Greer Cemetery with Rev. A. L. Horton, Officiating.

Visitation & Wake will be Friday, September 4, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at Garner and Son Chapel.

Survivors include

Sons:
Furlon Borders of Houston, Texas
Wesley Mosby (Crystal) of San Augustine, Texas
Eric Mosby of San Augustine, Texas

Daughter: Lakesha Holman (Terry) of San Augustine, Texas

15 Grandchildren

1 Brother Rudolf Mosby (Mary) of Beaumont, Texas

1 Sister Doris Robinson (Charles) of Dallas, Texas

As well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Services are under the direction of Percy Garner and Son Mortuary.