Shelby County Today

01/07/15

Russell Marion Maes, 60, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, in Center.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Maes was born September 6, 1955, in Rockford, Illinois, to Martin A. Maes and Norma Ervin Maes.

He is survived by
Wife of 30 years: Pamala Maes of Center

Children:
David Maes of Center
Lacey Maes of Center

Granddaughter: Sydney Maes of Center

Brothers:
David Maes and wife, Jean, of Kingwood
James Maes and wife, Toni, of Hardin

Sister: Nancy Faulk and husband, Paul, of Claremont, Illinois

Father: Martin A. Maes of Hardin

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Mother: Norma Ervin
Nephew: Christopher Maes
Grandparents: Margaret Ervin, Floyd Ervin

“Who loves Sydney? Pappy do!”

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

Perry Wayne Smith, 49, of Center, passed away January 3, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Smith will be interred at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

He was born June 20, 1966, in Houston to Wayne and Katherine Smith. He worked in the oilfield industry.

He is survived by:

Daughter and Son-In-Law: Stacey and T.J. Cummings of Shelbyville

Son: Barry Wayne Smith of Shelbyville

Kimberly Smith

Grandchildren:
Levi & Karolina Cummings

Sisters:
Rhonda McElhaney of Fort Worth
Karren Price of Center

Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Katherine Smith and a brother, Barry Smith.

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

Magnus H. “Randy” Ransom, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at his residence in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Jeff Spring and Bro. Jack Forbis officiating.

Mr. Ransom was born April 13, 1932 in Branchville, Indiana to McKinley Hobert Ransom and Annabell Saalman Ransom. He retired from a supervisory position with Lucent Technologies. Mr. Ransom was a founding member of the Toledo Bend Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War.

He is survived by:
Wife, Rossie Ransom of Shelbyville

Son, Randy C. Ransom and wife, Mary of Champlain, Illinois

Daughters;
Janet Eppler and husband, Todd of Bossier City, Louisiana
Rhonda Lewis and husband, Dalton of Shreveport, Louisiana
Cindy Poellnitz of Shelbyville

Grandchildren;
Lori Ezernack, Jim Lewis, Blake Lewis, Paul Honeycutt, Blake Ransom, Jay Arnold and Stefani McCabe.

Numerous Great-Grandchildren

Brothers;
Russell Ransom of Wabash, Indiana
Cedric Ransom and wife, Virginia of Indianapolis, Indiana

Sister, Wanda Gillman of Austin

Preceded in death by:
Parents, McKinley Hobert and Annabell Saalman Ransom
Son, Steve Arnold
Brothers, Charles Ransom and Edgar Ransom

Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Arnold, Bobby Leonard, Charlie Patton, Dakota Bridge, Ken Cooper, and J.D. Weldon.

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

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12/30/2015

Randall Wright Smith, 78, passed away Sunday morning, December 27, 2015, in the Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine, Texas. Randall was born in Hemphill, Texas in the Fairdale Community, to William Frank and Emily Nola Mitchell Smith. He was a retired maintenance worker for Temple Inland. Randall loved to hunt and fish. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years Carolyn Faye Smith of Bronson, his sons: Randy Smith and wife Mary of Houston, Jerry Lyle Huffman Jr. and Sally of Stafford, Texas, and John Lance Huffman of Houston, his daughter Joy Lynn Reavis and husband Philip of Kansas, his sisters: Jerri Fuller and husband Keith of Longview, and Donette Vines of Hemphill, his 3 grandchildren: Aleshia Huffman Wimpee and husband Matt, Jamie Reavis, and Joanna Reavis, and his great grandchild Max Wimpee.

Visitation will be from 10:00AM until 11:00AM, Saturday, January 2, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St. Hemphill, Texas. Funeral service will be at 11:00AM, Saturday, January 2, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Family would appreciate donations to the American Cancer Society.

12/29/2015

Funeral services for Mrs. Jewel Lee Turner, 98, of Timpson, Texas will be Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 1pm. Services will be help at the Antioch Baptist Church. Rev George Grace will be officiating. Mrs. Turner died Monday December 28, 2015 at Oak Manor Nursing Center in Nacogdoches, Texas following a brief illness.

Mrs Turner is survived by friends & family.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Antioch Baptist Church from 12-noon to 1:00pm.

Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 MLK Center, Texas 75935.

12/26/2015

Elmer Mathews, 81, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 28, 2015 at Center Christian Fellowship with Bro. David Long and Bro. Don Murphree officiating. Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.

Mr. Mathews was born September 19, 1934, in Joaquin to Andrew R. Mathews and Florence MaeDell Taylor. Mr. Mathews spent his life as a pastor, teacher, principal, and Juvenile Probation Officer. Mr. Mathews retired after 37 years of teaching with 32 years of that serving as principle at Fellowship Elementary School. He also was a teacher at Texas A&M fire school for 18 years. After a brief retirement of 2 hours, he quickly took the job as Shelby County Juvenile Probation Officer. He was a founding member of the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department in 1973. He served the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department as Chief from 1977-1987 and then again 1993-2000 while also serving as a training officer and chaplain. Mr. Mathews was a pastor for 55 years with 43 of those years pastoring at Good Hope Baptist Church and also was a pastor at Old Center Baptist Church. Mr. Mathews was a long time Joaquin football fan and rarely missed a game. Mr. Mathews loved to fish and camp and most of all spending time with his family.

He is survived by

Wife of 58 years:
Dorothy Mathews of Joaquin

Sons:
Rodney Mathews and wife Denise of Center
Spencer Mathews and wife Teresa of Kountze

Daughter:
Nancy Smith and husband Frank of North Richland Hills

Grandchildren:
Matt Scales
Trey Scales
Lindsay Clark
Amber Mathews
Allen Mathews
Kennedi Mathews
Reagan Mathews

10 Great-Grandchildren

Brothers:
Johnny Mathews and wife Lorelei of Huxley
Don Mathews of Sour Lake

Sister-in-law: Maurice Clark

2 Nieces and 1 Nephew

A host of Family and Friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Andrew R. Mathews and Florence MaeDell Mathews
Son: William “Bill” Mathews
Brother: Jerry Banks Mathews

Pallbearers will be Matt Scales, Trey Scales, Allen Mathews, David Clark Sr., Cody Barton, Steve Cockrell, Billy Mac Wilson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the Joaquin Fire Department and Center Fire Department

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department.

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

12/23/2015

Elton Vernon Broadus, 74, of Carthage, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 24, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mr. Broadus was born September 24, 1941, in Overton, to Emmitte Ramsey Broadus and Flossie Wiggins Broadus. He was a member of Word of Faith Church in Joaquin.

He is survived by:

Daughter:
Wanda Matthews of Joaquin
Tawana Snow and husband, Phillip, of Carthage
Dana Robinson and husband, Tim, of Carthage

Grandchildren:
Dillon Duncan
Jacob Duncan
Morgan Matthews
Nick Matthews
Taylor Mills

Brothers:
Roy Broadus of Joaquin
Jerry Broadus of Carthage

Sister: Barbara Woodcox of Joaquin

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Emmitte Ramsey Broadus and Flossie Wiggins Broadus
Sisters: Velta Bordner, Gail Broadus
Brothers: James Broadus, Bobby Broadus

Pallbearers will be Shawn Murray, Luke Murray, Jason Broadus, Toby Broadus, Josh Walker and R.J. Sanders.

Honorary pallbearer will be Doug Smith, Rodney Prinka, Raymond Carroll and Marvin Cambell.

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

12/21/2015

“Coach” Raymond Jackson, 76, of Tenaha, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Natalie Nelson and Bro. Andrew King officiating.

Mr. Jackson was born February 24, 1939, in Gary, to Paul Allen Jackson and Annie Ruth Stevens Jackson. He was lifetime member of Texas High School Coaches Association. Mr. Jackson coached basketball and football for 40 years. He coached the Tenaha Tigers 1998 State Championship Football Team. Mr. Jackson was a member of First Baptist Church in Tenaha.

He is survived by
Wife: Sylvia Jackson of Tenaha

Sons:
Ray Jackson and wife, Vera, of Joaquin
Randy Jackson and wife, Shannon, of Grapevine

Grandchildren:
Anna Wilson
Brianna Jackson
Russell Jackson
Katie Jackson

Brothers and Sisters:
Paul Jackson and wife, Carolyn, of Joaquin
Dan Jackson of Mt. Ida, Arkansas
James Jackson of New Orleans, Louisiana
Judith Adams and husband, Holly, of Tenaha
Sheila Wiggins and husband, Chuck, of Shreveport, Louisiana

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Paul Allen Jackson and Annie Ruth Stevens Jackson

Pallbearers will be Joe Adams, Jonathan Eubank, Kevin Blackmon, Randy Jackson, Jeremy Adams, Aaron Adams, Russell Jackson and Justin Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be all former football and basketball players.

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

Lisa Gayle Smith, 55, of Center, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015, at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 24, 2015, at McClelland Church in Shelbyville with Bro. Chris Collins and Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Lisa was born August 5, 1960, in Center, to Carl Laborn Smith and Nina Bell Campbell Smith. She was a beloved earthly angel, who loved listening to music and rocking in her rocking chair.

She is survived by
Brothers and Sisters:
Billie Smith of Shelbyville
Carolyn Landry and husband, Tommy, of Garland
Gordon “Buddy” Smith and wife, Jeanette, of Center
Janette Windham and husband, Max “Honey” of Shelbyville
Carl Davis Smith and wife, Jan, of Shelbyville
Robert Smith and wife, LaDonna, of Shelbyville

Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Carl Laborn Smith and Nina Bell Campbell Smith
Brother: Fred “Scooter” Smith
Grandparents: Steve and Lizzy Smith; Jim Fred and Callie Campbell

Pallbearers will be Kelby Windham, Reid Windham, Nicklaus Powell, Clayton Powell, Keith Smith and Jonathan Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven “Bug” Smith and James Powell.

A special thanks to Heart to Heart Hospice for their compassionate care.

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

12/17/2015

Mike Wood, 69, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015, in San Antonio.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 21, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Randy Smith officiating, assisted by Bro. Robert Ortigo. Interment will follow at Truitt Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mr. Wood was born December 14, 1946, in Logansport, Louisiana to Samuel Joshua Wood and Bessie Iva Ramsey Wood. He held many titles, such as cattle farmer, science teacher for over 30 years, having taught at Chireno ISD, Joaquin ISD, Carthage ISD and Panola College, Member of Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department for 41 years, instructor at Texas A&M Fire School for over 15 years, Former Mayor and City Councilman of Joaquin, Former Song Leader at First United Methodist Church of Joaquin, Bagpiper, President of Truitt Cemetery Association, President of Joaquin Alumni, Member of Joaquin Masonic Lodge #856 and Past President of Sons of the Republic of Texas.

He is survived by
Wife: Lavonne Goings Wood

Daughters:
Janie Jones and husband, David, of Carthage
Jennifer Whittlesey and husband, Joe, of Center

Brother: Sammy Wood and wife, Lena, of Plano

Grandchildren:
Carsen McFarland and husband, Wil, of Nacogdoches
Peyton Jones of Carthage
Mary Grace Whittlesey of Center
Valerie Jones of Carthage
Dylan Whittlesey of Center

Nieces and Nephews:
Daniel Wood of Plano
Brandi Atkinson and husband, Mike, of Joaquin

Preceded in death by
Parents: Samuel Joshua Wood and Bessie Iva Ramsey Wood

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department or the Joaquin First United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund.

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

12/16/2015

Funeral service for Mr. Gerald Ray Hughes, 77, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 18, 2015, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Cliff Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 -8:00 PM, Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Taylor Funeral Home. Mr. Hughes passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015, in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Born September 8, 1938, in Center, TX, Gerald Ray was the son of the late Doyle and Beulah Hughes. He served on Timpson Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years. Gerald worked at Tyson for over 30 years before he retired. He loved outdoors and loved to fish.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Ellen Kennon of Timpson
Patricia Merliss of Dallas
Son: David Hailey and wife Lisa of Timpson

Daughter: Debbie Golden and husband R. J. of Center

Daughter-in-law: Jill Hailey of Timpson

Sisters:
Patsy Garrie and husband Dave of Baytown, Texas
Joann Martin and husband Gordon or Joaquin, Texas

Also surviving are grandchildren:
Holly Mikesh and husband Stacey
Ryan Golden
Misty Lilly and husband Jay
Rusty Nix and wife Morgan
Greg Hailey and wife Michelle
Alissa Hailey
Abbey Hailey
Christi Kennon Curtis and husband Will
Adrian Merliss
Anna Merliss

Great-grandchildren:
Kennedy Mikesh
Korbyn Mikesh
Jacie Lilly
Jake Lilly
Jackson Lilly
Hunter Nix
Brycen Nix
Hudson Nix
Cash Hailey
Katlynn Curtis
Keegan Curtis
William Curtis Jr..

In addition to his parents, Gerald Hughes was preceded in death by wife, Olga Mims Hughes; son Billy Hailey; brothers Billy Doss Hughes, Marvin Hughes; sister Melba Danley; and granddaughter Addison Hailey.

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

William Glenn Heintschel, Sr., 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2015 at Shelbyville First Methodist Church with Pastor Ryan Stratton officiating. Burial will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born July 19, 1938 in Port Arthur, Texas to Clarence and Clara (Powell) Heintschel. He was a business man and farmer. He was a member of Shelbyville First Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Clarence and Clara Heintschel, Wife, Betty Jane Reeves Heintschel and Brother, Clarence Heintschel.

He is survived by:

Wife: Pat Heintschel of Shelbyville

Children:
Glenn Heintschel, Jr. & wife, Robin of Shelbyville
Deborah Heintschel of Vista, California
David Hemphill & wife, Belinda of Shelbyville
Danny Hemphill & wife, Connie of Winnsboro, LA
Joe Hemphill & wife, Carla of Wisner, LA
Sarah Hemphill Stokes & husband, Denton of Cleveland, Mississippi

Grandchildren:
Will Heintschel, III & wife, Karla of Shelbyvville
James Heintschel of Moorhead, Minnesota
Meagan Holman & husband, James of Port Neches
Danny Holman, Jr. of Shelbyville
Delana Cutaia of Vista, CA
Summer Hemphill of Vidalia, Louisiana
Chasity Hemphill of Monroe, LA
Jessica Hemphill of Shelbyville
Alyvia Hemphill of Shelbyville
Dane Hemphill of Winnsboro, LA
Heather Hemphill of Winnsboro, LA
Robert Hemphill of Winnsboro, LA
Wiley Stokes of Cleveland, Mississippi

Great-Grandchildren:
Claire Heintschel
James & Jayla Plimpton
Sophia Dutoit
Makenna, Casyn & Bella Daniels

Nieces & Nephews

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

12/15/2015

Eula Mae Long, 92, of Center, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow in the Strong cemetery in Huxley.

Ms. Long was born July 26, 1923 in Shelby County, Texas to Clayton Vaughn and Annie McDonald Vaughn.
She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Chris Patrick, Tye Farmer, Travis Long Jr, Clay Long, Billy Long, David Vidrine and Jalan Ma-Ani. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Cockrell, “Tootie” O.L. Hendrix, J.C. Vaughn, James Shofner, Dean Raymond, Bobby Daw, Dennis Thompson and W.C. Thompson.

She is survived by
Son, Travis Long of Center

Eleven Grandchildren

Fourteen Great Grandchildren

Numerous other relative and a host of friends

Preceded in death by
Parents, Clayton and Annie McDonald Vaughn
Husband, George Long
Daughter, Teenie Mae Long
Son, Thomas Clayton Long
Five Brothers
Four Sisters

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

Geneva L. Lucas, 82, of Hemphill, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 in Garrison.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Mrs. Lucas was born September 23, 1933, in Lovelady, Texas to Frank M Creath and Mary Johnson Creath. She spent her life as a homemaker.

He is survived by

Daughters:
Sherry Williams and husband, Jeff
Deborah Sammons and husband, Stan
Linda Pearson

Sister: Mary Rice

5 Grandchildren

2 Great-Grandchilren

Numerous nieces, nephews, and host of family and friends.

Preceded in death by
Husband: W.S. Lucas
Parents: Frank M Creath and Mary Johnson Creath
Sister: Jeanne Black

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

12/12/2015

Ethel Bell, 91, formally of Center, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 in Houston, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Bell was born December 20, 1923, in Leon County, Texas to Conrad Carl Williams and Myrtie Algeretta Williams. Mrs. Bell retired from the cosmetology career.

She is survived by
Daughter: Myra Katherine Bell

Sons:
Vance Gene Townsend
Danny Royce Townsend

3 Grandsons

4 Granddaughters

9 Great-Granddaughters

3 Great-Grandsons

1 Great-Great-Granddaughter

Dear Friend, Melba Lee

A host of many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.

Preceded in death by
Parents: Conrad Carl Williams and Myrtie Algeretta Williams
Husband: Edsel Ford Bell
Sisters: Edith
Brothers: William, Wilson, David

Pallbeares will be Gary Townsend, Edsel Townsend, Vance Townsend II, Gary McDonald, and Eddy Emmons.

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

12/11/2015

Edward Marion "Shep" Shepherd, 93, died on December 10th, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas. Funeral services are planned for 2:00pm on Sunday, December 13th, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, Timpson. Visitation will be Sunday Dec 13, 2015 at 1pm.

Shepherd was born on May 23, 1922 in the New Prospect Community in Shelby County, Texas, the only child to Richard Lee Shepherd and Willie Ramsey Shepherd. He grew up on the family farm and attended the Buena Vista School. In 1939, he graduated from Timpson High School. For a year after graduation, he worked at Bussey's Drug Store before starting classes at Stephen F. Austin College in Nacogdoches.

War interrupted college. Shepherd was called into the service in 1943, serving in several assignments, before being discharged in 1946 with the rank of Sergeant.

After he left the Army, he returned to his studies at Stephen F. Austin, completing his degree in accounting 1947. He was one of the first three graduates to obtain a BBA in accounting from Stephen F. Austin University. In honor of this achievement, the University and College of Business established The Marion Shepherd Outstanding Principles Student Award.

In July 1947, he began his career with Sun Oil Company in Beaumont, Texas. His work with the company would take him to Philadelphia in 1965, where he served as the comptroller of Sun Pipe Line Company and manager of Transportation Financial Administration. Sun Company merged with Sunray DX in 1970, which took him to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he served as comptroller-treasurer. He worked for Sun Pipe Line Company until he retired in 1983. He returned to Timpson in 1992.

Shepherd married Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Hutcherson on August 29, 1947. The couple had two sons, George Edward Shepherd and Richard Croom Shepherd. Both sons were born in Beaumont and lived in both Philadelphia and Tulsa. George and Richard followed their father's exampled and served in the military.

Faith was an important part of Shepherd's life. His favorite Bible verse was Isaiah 41:10: "Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed, I am your God. I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with my right hand of justice." While living in Beaumont, he was ordained a deacon. When the family moved to Tulsa, he was active in the First Baptist Church, and after returning to Timpson, he served on the board at the First Baptist Church.

Work and faith weren't the only things that defined him. He understood civic responsibility and served as a city councilor in Timpson for one term. He knew the value of family. He traveled across the country to see his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time in the outdoors with his sons and grandsons.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Shepherd is survived by:
His wife

Sons:
George Shepherd, and wife, Pamela of Cushing, Okla.
Richard Shepherd, and wife, Angela of Peachtree City, Georgia

Grandchildren:
Ginger Lea Shepherd, and husband, Joe Palluconi of Hood River, Ore.
Edward Eugene Shepherd of Cushing, Okla.
Meredith Wyndham Shepherd of Charlotte, N.C.
Nathan Edward Shepherd, Pensacola, Fla.

One great- grandson Jase Edward Palluconi of Hood River, Ore.

Mr. John Daniel “Half Pint” Menefee, age 63, of Cherino, Texas. Mr. Menefee passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 during a fatal automobile accident in Cherino, Texas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, December 19, 2015 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Cherino, Texas with interment to follow at Cherino Cemetery with Rev. Mack Paige, Officiating.

Visitation will be held Saturday morning at the Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Survivors
Mother: Martha Menefee of Cherino, Texas

Son: A. G. Hall (Donna) of Charlotte, North Carolina

Daughters:
Leona Sowell (Lynn) of Lufkin, Texas
Chonita Glover (Adam) of Jacksonville, Florida
Danita Reed (Ken) of Jacksonville, Florida
Kashina Menefee of Nacogdoches, Texas

10 Grandchildren

Brothers:
Lewis Menefee (Rostina) of Nacogdoches, Texas
Dennis Menefee of Paige, Texas
Larry Menefee (L. Lean) of Lufkin, Texas
Clarence Menifee (Tina) of Cherino, Texas

Sisters:
JoAnn Hunt of Lufkin, Texas
Martha Clark (David) of Lufkin, Texas
Thelma Miller (Richard) of Lufkin, Texas
Karen Menefee of Flint, Texas

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

12/10/2015

Billy Ray Doggett, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Watson and Sons Chapel. Interment will follow in the Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Mr. Doggett was born December 18, 1930 in Center to Frank Alonzo and Bernice Doggett. He served his country in the Marine Corps.

He is survived by
Sons;
Billy Doggett and wife, Christine of Center
Franklin Doggett of Shelbyville
Kenneth Robinson of Leesville, Louisiana

Daughters-in-law;
Julie Robinson of Shelbyville
Toni Robinson of Timpson
Marsha Doggett of Center

Grandchildren;
Dana
Carri
Rachel
Jodie
Kellie
Destiny
Brandi
Brandon
Kennedy
Trista
Brandi
Michael
Emily

A number of great grandchildren

Sister-in-law, Alice N. Doggett of Nacogdoches

Nephew, Doug Curtis and wife, Linda of Houston

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Frank Alonzo and Bernice Doggett
Wife, Yvonne Doggett
Sons, Curtis Robinson and David Robinson
Brother, Travis Doggett
Sister Thelma Swanzy
Grandson, Scotty Doggett

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

12/9/2015

Mrs. Lizzie Mae Price, age 92, of San Augustine, Texas. Mrs. Price passed away Tuesday, December 8,
2015 at Colonial Pines in San Augustine, Texas.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Reed Chapel Baptist Church. Interment: St. Luke Cemetery with Rev. Clois Rodgers, Officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 11, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Garner & Son Chapel

Saviors -
Son James Cecil Price (Annie Zenette) of Tyler, Texas
Step-Daughter Vera Ann Mosby of San Augustine, Texas

11 Grandchildren 7 Great-Grandchildren 4 Great-Great Grandchildren

2 Brothers Bobbie Lewis Lane of San Augustine, Texas
Roy Rogers Lane (Barbra Ann) of Beaumont, Texas

4 Sisters Wilma Berry of Chester, Texas
Cammilla Ella Lane of Houston, Texas
Nancy Clay (James) of San Augustine, Texas
Jimmie Nash of San Augustine, Texas

As well as a host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and Friends.

Services are under the direction of Garner and Son Mortuary.

12/8/2015

Graveside service for Thelma Lee Powers Brito will be Thursday December 10, 2015, at Blair Cemetery, with Bro. Carroll Jones officiating.

Mrs. Brito was born November 17, 1919, in Blair Community. Thelma Lee Powers Brito was the daughter of the late Ellis Powers and Victoria Brown Powers. She was a loving wife. Thelma enjoyed collecting trinkets, and among those her favorite was spoons she collected from everywhere she visited.

Thelma is survived by:

Nieces:
Kathy Leggett and husband Tim of Carthage, Texas
Gail Wales and husband Bobby of Magnolia, Texas

Great-nieces:
Kimberly Shuttlesworth, and Jaime Hudson

Great-nephews:
Kenneth Wales
Robbie Wales
Michael Wales
Chase Bock

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Brito; parents, Eillis and Victoria Brown Powers; and sister, Sarah Hudson.

12/7/2015

Rachel Lawson, 81, of Harper, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Willow Grove Cemetery

She was born August 24, 1934 in Shelby County to M. L. “Marcus” and Ada (Brewster) Wilson.

She is preceded death in by her Parents, M.L. “Marcus” and Ada Wilson, Husband, Walter A. Lawson and Sister, Linda Massey

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Debra Sullivan of Harper
Tony Pacino of Harper
Mary A. Schleicher of Harper

Grandchildren:
John Walter Wheless
Rebecca Spencer
Chantel Stephens
Kenneth Sullivan
Zachery Sullivan

Great-Grandchildren:
Dawn Floyd
Abagail Darrow
Ada Jones
Andrew Hedgepeth
Josh Hedgepeth

Great-Great-Grandchildren: Aden and Victoria Floyd

Sister and Brothers:
Betty Irving
Howard Wilson
James Harry Wilson

Niece: Melissa Vines

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

Prentice “P.O.” Sample, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at his residence.

Services will be 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Kerry Green officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 8, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born August 22, 1929 in Shelby County to Willie and Mae (Metcalf) Sample.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Willie & Mae Sample, Sister, Mildred Green, Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Arvie & Della Shofner, Brothers-in-law, Jack Shofner & Pete Shofner and Sister-in-law, Sue Shofner.

He is survived by:

Wife of 67 years and the love of his life: Odell (Shofner) Sample of Shelbyville

Children:
Cathy Brittain of Shelbyville
Debbie Snider & husband, Billy of Center
Larry Sample & wife, Debbie of Center

Grandchildren:
Rodney Brittain of Shelbyville
Nikki Brittain of Richmond
Jill Jefferson & husband, Keith of Shelbyville
Karen Liker & husband, Jason of Center
Bridget Kirkwood & husband, Donny of Salado
Matt Snider & wife, Mallory of Center
Patrick Sample & wife, Megan of Center
Stephanie Harkness & husband, Justin of Center
Ashley Hayes & husband, Brent of Houston
Mary Alford & husband, Wayne of Timpson
Christopher Peurifoy & wife, Becky of Longview

Great-Grandchildren:
Aaron, Jesse, Jake & Ariel Liker
Trace Brittain & Tristan Samford
Logan & Morgan Jefferson
Cyper & Tolan Harkness
Bronson & Bryanna Sample & Braelyn McCaffrey
Bo & Hannah Hayes & Madilynn Hayes
Millie Sims
Garrett Kirkwood
Mason Snider
Bella & Mackee Alford
Caleb Peurifoy

1 Great-Great-Granddaughter, McKenzie Mae Hayes

Brothers:
Doug Sample & wife, Myrtle of Pittsburg
Donald Sample & wife, Deloris of Quitman
Ronnie Sample & wife, Deborah of Jasper

Sister: Loreli Sample of Center

Sisters-in-law & Brothers-in-law:
Vivian & C.J. Hamaker of Shreveport
Billie & Charles Corder of Shreveport
Joe & Shirley Shofner of Center
Joann Shofner of Shelbyville

Pallbearers: Rodney Brittain, Patrick Sample, Matt Snider, Aaron Liker, Logan Jefferson, Trace Brittain, Jesse Liker, Jake Liker & Keith Jefferson

Honorary Pallbearers: L.H. Hewitt, D.H. Parker, Jimmy Lout, Duane Lout, Wyndell Johnson & Bernard Metcalf

Special thank you for the special love and care you have shown to our family during this time, Queen Brinson, Ruth Thompson, Shelena Bluford and Vivian Shofner and East Texas Home Health and Heartsway Hospice.

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

12/6/2015

Betty Sue Fausett, 80, of Center, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 in Tyler.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center

Mrs. Fausett was born July 6, 1935 in Shelby County, Texas to Johnnie Henry Edison and Bonnie Lucille Black Edison. She graduated from Center High School in 1951. She met the love of her life, Jimmy Glenn Fausett, and they were married on December 18, 1953. Mrs. Fausett worked in banking for forty years, having worked first at First National Bank and then Farmers State Bank. She was an active member New Hope Congregational Methodist Church. She was known for her Texas Trash and pies. Mrs. Fausett enjoyed weekly games with her card playing buddies.

She is survived by
Daughter, Glenice Harrison and husband, Rick of Nacogdoches

Sons;
Glenn Fausett and wife, Rhonda of Center
Ricky Fausett of Olathe, Kansas
Randy Fausett and wife, Jennifer of Center

Sisters-in-law;
Dorothy Fausett of Center
Mary Fausett of Center
Shirley Willingham and husband, Ray of California

Eleven Grandchildren

Thirteen Great-Grandchildren

Brother, Dorman Edison of Nacogdoches

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
And a host of friends

Preceded in death by
Parents, J. H Edison and Lucille Black Edison
Husband, Jimmy G. Fausett
Sister, Wilsie Dee Taylor
Brothers, J.H. Edison Jr. and Billy Earl Edison
Granddaughter, Amber Fausett
Great Grandson, Hunter Goodroe

Pallbearers will be Zack Fausett, Ricky Harrison Jr., Adam Fausett, Steve Edison, Don Wheeler, Scotty Fancher, Chris Mathews and Ronnie Strawn. Honorary pallbearer will be Luke Fausett.

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

12/5/2015

Billie Maxie Pate Mullins, 89, of Center, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 7, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Danny Dodson and Rev. David Pate officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.

Ms. Mullins was born December 13, 1925 in Arcadia, Shelby County, Texas to Curtis Marion Pate and Lottie Bullard Pate. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Ms. Mullins was a member of Central Baptist Church in Center.

She is survived by
Son, Wayne Mullins and wife, Karen of Baytown

Daughter, Daria Lanette York and husband, Gary of Center

Grandchildren,
Trina Turgeon
Darren Mullins
Angela Mullins
Tammy Mechelic
Cody Mullins

Five Great Grandchildren

Siblings;
Iva Nell Pate Brown and husband, Ford of Center
Test Pate Miller of Richards
Kelsey Jo Pate Stewart of Picayune, Mississippi
Rachel Pate McCleary of Brazoria
Inez Pate Peltier and husband, Tim of Clute
Patsy Pate Mahone and husband, Bob of New Boston
Robert Henry Pate and wife, Florene of Fluker, Louisiana

Numerous nephews, nieces, great nieces and great nephews.

Preceded in death by
Parents, Curtis Marion Pate and Lottie Bullard Pate
Husband, Bill Mullins
Daughters, Clara Kiechler and Anita Lee Mullins
Son, Donald Mullins
Grandson, Nathan Kiechler
Brothers and sisters-in law; Vestal and Fordene Pate, Charles and Lulu Pate, Sam and Billie Jo Pate, Curtis Edward “Bo” Pate
Brothers-in-law; Jeffrey McCleary, Buddy Stewart, Elton Miller, Glen Mullins, Raymond Bennett
Sister-in-law; Geraldine Bennett
Mother-in-law and Father-in-law; Edith and Edward Mullins

Pallbearers will be Ford Brown Jr., Triston Turgeon, Roger Pate, Tim Peltier, Romiro Perez and Darren Mullins.

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

Wilsie Dee Taylor, 83, of Terrel, formerly of Center, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 in Tyler.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 6, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.

Ms. Taylor was born February 29, 1932, in Shelby County, Texas to Johnnie Henry Edison and Bonnie Lucille Black Edison. She was a former employee of Payne & Payne in Center, where she worked as a sales clerk for twenty years. Ms. Taylor was an ordained Methodist minister and very involved in the activities of her church, New Hope Methodist Church, especially the children’s ministries. She was an avid supporter of a number of missionaries in many different countries.

She is survived by
Daughters,
Rita Cohen and husband Don of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nancy Fancher and husband Scott of Terrel

Grandchildren,
Terrah Corben
Jonathan Wlaker
Dallas Fancher
Shan’ Fancher
Ashlee Taylor
Jade Taylor

Great Grandchildren,
Hunner Steel
Cole Steel
Brady Fancher
Avery Janac
Allen Fancher
Gracie Fancher

Sister, Betty Fausett of Center

Brother, Dorman Edison of Nacogdoches

Preceded in death by,
Parents, Johnnie Henry Edison and Bonnie Lucille Black Edison
Son, David Wayne Taylor
Brothers, J.H. Edison and Billy Earl Edison
Great Aunt, Eunice Nelson
Grandmother, Sally Black

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

12/2/2015

Mary Jo Phillips, 77, of Huxley, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at her residence after a lengthy illness.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born January 19, 1938 in Huxley to S.L. “Sambo” and Essie Mae (Tindol) Dean. She taught at Tyler Junior College and she also worked as a nursing home administrator for many years. She was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church in Huxley.

She is preceded death by her Parents, S.L. “Sambo” and Essie Dean, Infant Daughter, Baby Girl Devers, Husband, Donald Ray Devers, Husband, Dan Phillips, Two Brothers, Bib Dean and Bob Dean.

Among her survivors include:

Son: Keith Devers & wife, Kristie of Huxley

Grandchildren: Nathaniel and Mary Elizabeth Devers

Sister: Barbara Jean Ross of Center

Sisters-in-law:
La’ Retta Dean of Huxley
Charlcie Phillips of Carthage
Barbara Ann Dean of Mont Belvieu

Donations can be made to Strong Cemetery Fund, PO BOX 1383, Center, Texas 75935

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

12/1/2015

Eugene Roshell Bryant, age 53, of Garrison, passed away Monday morning, November 30, 2015 at his residence.

Services will be held at 1pm Saturday, December 5, 2015 at First Assembly of God, Timpson. Visitation will be from 6pm until 7pm at Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas. Interment will be at New Liberty Cemetery Garrison, Texas with Elder James Williams, Jr. officiating.

He is survived by:

Mother, Jean Bryant Rather of Garrison

Father, Sammy Rather of Garrison

Daughter, Oritiea Johnson of Garrison

Brothers:
John Westly Bryant, Jr. of Garrison
Tony Bryant of Garrison
Talmage (Varince) Bryant of Lufkin
Fernando (Celest) Bryant of Garrison
Tyrone (Debra) Bryant of Nacogdoches
Angelo (Patricia) Bryant of Garrison
Domingo (Dana) Bryant of Houston
Trinni Bryant of Terrell

Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

Nicole Perry, age 40, of Tenaha, passed away Friday morning, November 27, 2015 in Tenaha.

Services will be at 2pm Saturday, December 5, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, December 4, 2015 from 6pm until 7pm at Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas with Elder Freeman Bryant officiating.

She was was survived by:

Sons:
Porter DaShawn (Ramona) Gipson of Nacogdoches
Demarkus Perry of Tenaha

Daughters:
LaPorsha Perry of Tenaha
Kyesha Perry of Tenaha

4 Grandchildren

Father, Asie B. (Joy) Goodwin of Tenaha

Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

Porter Lee Perry, age 42, of Tenaha, passed away Friday morning, November 27, 2015 in Tenaha.

Services will be at 11am Saturday, December 5, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, December 4, 2015 from 6pm until 7pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Interment will be at Mt. Mariah Cemetery, Garrison, Texas with Pastor Phillip Jones officiating.

He was survived by:

Sons:
Porter DaShawn (Ramona) Gipson of Nacogdoches
Demarkus Perry of Tenaha

Daughters:
LaPorsha Perry of Tenaha
Kyesha Perry of Tenaha

4 Grandchildren

Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas

Ernest Ray “Bubba” Meshell, 61 of Center, passed away Sunday November 22, 2015 at his home.

Ernest’s wishes were to donate his body to Baylor College in the hopes that he could be part of a medical advancement in the fight against diseases.

Ernest is survived by:

Wife, Carla Meshell of Center

Mother, Joann Meshell of Conroe

Children:
Amanda Flinn and husband Jason of Trinity
Miranda Atkinson and husband Scooter of Livingston
Cassandra Meshell and Lindsay of Conroe
Wes Faubion and wife Shana of Highlands
Jessica Mckinney and husband John of Dayton

Sisters:
Dorothy Hoskins of Liberty
Marilyn Riffle and husband Clark of New Caney
Trish Germany and husband David of Hardin
Tracey Beige and husband Dewayne of Conroe
Debra Harrold and husband Stephen of Crosby

Grandchildren: Trey Atkinson, Kayden Faubion, Talan Atkinson, Brendon Flinn, Jacob Faubion and Teryn Atkinson.

Numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:
Father: Huey Fred Meshell
Brother: Fred Eugene “Hoss Jr.” Meshell

A celebration of life memorial will be held Saturday, December 5th, 2pm at the Pavilion in Livingston State Park. As was his wish, we will celebrate his love for family with food and smiles.

Feye Strong, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jack Forbis officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Monday, November 30, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born February 27, 1957 in Phoenix, AZ to Cecil and Karie (Jensen) Strong.

She is preceded in death by her Sister, Diana Strong Underwood, Grandparents, Alvin & Viola Strong and Vernon & Evelyn Jensen.

She is survived by:
Parents:
Cecil and Karie Strong of Shelbyville

Sisters and Brothers-in-law:
Starla & Terry Monville of Mt. Enterprise
Jackie & Ronnie Traylor of Sour Lake

Nieces & Nephews:
Amanda Monville
R.J. Traylor
Zach Traylor
Tammy Traylor
Courtney Traylor

Cat:
Frisky

Numerous Aunts & Uncles

Pallbearers:
Ronnie Traylor, Zach Traylor, R.J. Traylor, Alvin “Lynn” Strong, Michael Strong & Terry Monville

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

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10/31/2015

Johnie Katherine (Gardner) Bray, 73, of Timpson, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015, in Longview, TX. She was born October 20, 1942, in Lansing, Michigan. A cremation was selected and no services are planned at this time.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.

Services under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Billy Joe Bowen, 80, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Sam Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Center.

Mr. Bowen was born April 14, 1935, in Black Jack, Texas, to Willie L. Bowen and Livvie Lee Luman Bowen. He was the youngest of six children. Mr. Bowen served in the United States Army. He was a Deacon at Center Christian Church.

Mr. Bowen is survived by
Wife of 54 years: Ann Schillings Bowen of Shelbyville

Daughter: Shana Brittain and husband, Boby, of Shelbyville

Grandsons:
Seth Brittain and fiancé, Morgan Dyess, of Houston
Jaxon Brittain of Shelbyville

Sister: Jean Brandon and husband, H.L. Brandon, of Appleby

Sister-in-law: Donna Kay Thomason of Center

Brother-in-law: Joe Tom Schillings and wife, Kathryn, of Shelbyville

Nieces and nephews:
Judy Arnold
Pam Arnold
Bobby Dale Arnold
Sherry Brandon
Steve Brandon
Brian Brandon
Kevin Brandon
Dawn Barnes
Jennifer Leach
Jonathan Schillings

Preceded in death by
Parents: Willie L. Bowen and Livvie Lee Luman Bowen
Two Infant Sisters
Sister: Mildred Bowen Arnold
Brother: Cecil Bowen

Pallbearers will be Jim Tomlin, Don Wheeler, Brett Scarber, Patrick Nethery, Brett Wheeler, Jonathan Brittain and Brady Scarber.

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

Rev. Johnny Allen, 89, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at his residence.

Graveside will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2015 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Terry Goodnight and Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born September 18, 1926 in Green Hill, Texas to Royal “Roy” Polk and Nellie (Rolf) Allen. He pastored churches in the East Texas area and in Louisiana for over 60 years. He was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church in Center. He loved spending time with family and friends and singing and playing the piano with his friends at the senior nutrition center.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Roy and Nellie Allen, Son, Jimmy Ray Allen,
Son, Ricky Lynn Allen, 2 Grandsons, Cory Joseph Bertrand and Solomon Zane Allen and Brothers, Winifred Vernet Allen, Horace Vaughn Allen, Woodrow Wilson Allen, Russell Fleming Allen and Morris “Mutt” Everett Allen and Sisters, Lucy Pearl Allen Cordell and Margaret Kathryn Allen LaPrade.

He is survived by

Wife of 51 years: Lillian Emma (Dodson) Allen of Center

Children:
Becky House & husband, Bill of Bossier City, LA
Debbie Andrews & husband, Lacy of Virginia
David Allen & wife, Dana of Center
Steve Allen & wife, Kristi of Karnack
Christine Raymond & husband, Lynn of Shelbyville
Matt Allen & wife, Charlotte of Center
Lucy Allen Rodriguez & husband, Enrique of Center

Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Great Great Grandchildren

2 Sisters:
Dorothy Jean Little of Longview
Ala Jane Southerland of Longview

Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Special Friends

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

10/30/2015

Paula Marie Davis, 49, of Center, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Ms. Davis was born March 30, 1966, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to Robert Earl Simpson and Louise Wheeler Simpson. She loved to fish and spend time with her family and pets.

She is survived by
Husband: Mark Davis of Center

Children:
James Robert Loomis of Center
Joshua Wade Davis of Nacogdoches

Grandson: Trenton Loomis

Mother: Louise Wheeler Simpson

Twin Brother: Paul Wayne Simpson and wife, Sheila, of Benson, Louisiana

Brothers:
Gary Lee Simpson of Joaquin
John Glen Simpson and wife, Stacie, of Joaquin

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Infant Daughter: Jamie Loomis
Father: Robert Earl Simpson

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

10/28/2015

Helen Annie Ewing, 93, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at her residence.

Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2015 at Enterprise Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Freddie Bird officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born July 3, 1922 in Dayton, Texas to Frederick Augusta and Helena Julia (Kostka) Thamm.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Frederick and Helena Thamm, Husband, Emerson Marion Ewing, Daughter, Betty Trout, Granddaughters, Patricia Ann and Leslie Susan, 2 Sisters, Martha Williard & Mary Love and 5 Brothers, Rudolph, Fritz, Ed, Herbert & Hans Thamm.

She is survived by:
Daughters:
Barbara Reed & husband, Robert of Tenaha
Linda Young & husband, Floyd of Nacogdoches

11 Grandchildren:
Linda, David, Angie, Jenny, Greg, Lisa, Danny, Lester, Melanie, Michael & Rob, Jr.

16 Great-Grandchildren
11 Great-Great-Grandchildren

Brother:
August Thamm & wife, Maxine of Channelview

Sisters:
Sylvia Patterson of Channelview
Pauline Simmons of Louisiana

Sisters-in-law:
Betty Thamm of Dayton
Mary Ann Thamm of Highlands
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

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

10/26/2015

Mrs. Sally Ann Dunlap, 59, of Timpson, was called home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 27, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Lionel Whitaker officiating, assisted by Order of Eastern Star Timpson Chapter #1144. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Dunlap was born March 6, 1956, in Beaumont, to Simon McGhie Pyles and Mary Allene Keeton Pyles. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star Timpson Chapter #1144 and Rainbow Girls of Silsbee.

She is survived by
Husband: Johnie Dunlap of Timpson

Children:
Jason Pyles and wife, Katha, of Center
Joshua Dunlap and wife, Stephanie, of Timpson
Amy McSwain and husband, A.J., of Center

Grandchildren:
Dawson Pyles
Abigail Dunlap
Jacob Dunlap
James Lee McSwain

Brother: Danny Tullos of Vidor

Sister: Tammy Johnson of Center

Nieces & Nephews:
Mark Chantzifotis of Vidor
Mary Chantzifotis of Nacogdoches
Joseph Pyles of Houston
Jordan Johnson of Houston

Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins and other relatives

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Simon McGhie Pyles and Mary Allene Keeton Pyles
Sister: Judy Chantzifotis

Pallbearers will be Chris Carter, Joseph Pyles, Dawson Pyles, Billy Akridge, Mark Chantzifotis, Cory Young, Joshua Dunlap and Jason Pyles.

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

Danny Lynne “Dan-o” Johnson, 56, of Center, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2015, and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Mr. Johnson was born July 29, 1959, in Orange, to Jo Dan Johnson and Rita “Labou” Johnson. He loved riding motorcycles and helping others in need. He was an avid outdoorsman.

He is survived by
Wife: Sissy Jaimes of Center

Daughter: Birgina Patena and Jeff Blanca of Douglas

Son: Angle Patena of Oklahoma

Brother: James Johnson and wife, Cynthia, of Center

Sister: Angela Daniel and Judd Picqu of Georgia

Nephew: Joe Dan Johnson and wife, Jalyn, of Gary

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Jo Dan Johnson and Rita “Labou” Johnson
Sister: Shannon Johnson

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

Frank Lawrence Anderson Jr., 67, of Bryan, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015, at his residence.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2015, at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Shelby County with Rev. Karen Jones officiating.

Mr. Anderson was born March 24, 1948, to Frank Anderson and Dorothy Childs Anderson.

He is survived by extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Faye Anderson, and his parents, Frank Anderson and Dorothy Childs Anderson.

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

10/24/2015

Shirley Ann Koltonski, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center with Father Devaraj, Father Jose Vidarte and Deacon John Ragland officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation and Rosary will be Wednesday, October 28, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born December 8, 1950 in Shelby County to John William and Fronie Estelle (Denby) Moore. She worked for South Central Telephone as a key punch operator and then she and John moved back to Shelby County where she was a housewife and teacher’s aide at Shelbyville ISD for 22 years. She was a member of the St. Therese Catholic Church, Center, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, John and Fronie Moore.

She is survived by:
Husband, John “Ski” Koltonski of Shelbyville

4 Sons & Daughters-in-law:
John Koltonski & wife, Summer of Shelbyville
Matt Koltonski & wife, Crystal of Center
Chris Koltonski & wife, Whitney of Shelbyville
Cade Koltonski & wife, Ashley of Midland

Grandchildren:
Jayden, Brayden, Payton & Kashton
Blake & Hunter
Lila Ann

Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law:
Tony Koltonski & wife, Deborah of South Carolina
Frank Koltonski & wife, Joan of South Carolina
Ed Koltonski & wife, Marcy of Ohio

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

Pallbearers: Luke Matthews, Jon Schillings, Lynn Davis, Howard Davis, Jamie Hagler & Thomas Swearengen

Honorary Pallbearer, Vince Diverdi

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

Jack Wilder was born February 11, 1950 in Center, Texas to Wiley and Doris (Fleming) Wilder. He died October 22, 2015 in Longview, Texas.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 pm, Monday, October 26, 2015 at the Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation is 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday, October 26, 2015 before service time.

Survivors:

Wife, Kimberly Wilder of Longview, TX

Sons:
Steven Wilder of Denver, Colorado
William Wilder of Austin, Texas
Zachary Wilder of Longview, Texas

Daughters:
Rhonda Kachilla & husband Chris of Austin, TX
Crystal Wilder & fiancé Brandon Carrington of Longview, TX

9 Grandchildren

Sisters:
Wilma Wilder of Houston, TX
Kay W. Bowers of Nacogdoches, TX

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by parents, brother; Robert Bruce Wilder and sister; Patsy Watson

Services under the directions of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas

10/22/2015

Keither Staley Dennis, 80 of Center, passed away October 22, 2015 in Baytown, Texas. He was born June 10, 1935 in Bronson, Texas to the late Dee Paul and Goldie Cook Dennis.

Funeral services will be held at 11am Monday, October 26, 2015 at County Line Baptist Church, Hwy 21 County Rd 3448, Geneva, Texas with Bishop Rev. Gaylon Taylor officiating and Rev. Carl Hall, eulogist. Burial will be in New Gasby Cemetery, Geneva under the direction of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Visitation will begin on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 9:00 am until 11:00am at County Line Baptist Church, Geneva.

Survivors:

Daughters:
Janet Lynn Dennis of Long Beach, California
Roshanda Shyrese Dennis Leonard of Victorville, California

Grandchildren: Alfred Dennis and Hypathia (Paige) Watts, Asia, China, Malaysia, London, Paris, Darius, & Demetrius Leonard

Sisters:
Thelma Carmichael
Velma Davis of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Brothers:
Tommie Dennis (Evelyn) of Bellwood, Illinois
Willie Charles (W.C.) Dennis of Rosevine, TX

5 great-grand kids and a host of loving nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

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

Vance Ethridge, 41, of Center, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015, in Center.

(Update) Services will be held at the Watson & Sons Chapel instead of at the cemetery due to the weather on Monday. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2015. Internment will be at North Jericho Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mr. Ethridge was born January 24, 1974, in Center. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church in Shelbyville.

He is survived by:

Parents: Sue Chisenhall and husband, Eddie

Brothers and Sisters:
Amber Chisenhall and children
Calob Chisenhall, Cole Chandler
Nicky Ethridge and family
Taylor Colton and Makayla Ethridge
Joe Chisenhall and children
Little Joe and Krissy Chisenhall
John and Crystal Chisenhall and children
Lilly and Gavin Chisenhall

Numerous aunts, uncles and friends

Grandparents:
Jake and Sally Furlow
Paul Munn

Preceded in death by
Father: Ricky Ethridge
Brother: Mickey Ethridge
Grandparents: J.T. and Nora Johnson, Margie Munn, Tennie Johnson, Lee Munn
Uncles: Ricky Johnson, Jerry Johnson

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

James H. Templin, 83, of Houston formerly of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his residence.

Services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be prior to service on Saturday beginning at 10.

He was born May 17, 1932 in Shelby County to James Hubbard Templin and Reba “Della” Templin. He served in the US Army and the US Navy.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, James and Della Templin, Wife, Annie Marie (Brennon) Templin, Son, James Hubbard Templin, III and Sister, Betty.

He is survived by:

Companion:
Alice Taylor of Houston

Children:
Eddie Gurka & wife, Melanie of Arkansas
Rebecca Butcher & husband, David of Houston
Carlene Garrick & husband, Lynn of Montgomery
Patricia Gurka

Numerous Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren

Brothers:
John Templin & wife, Margaret of DeQuincy, LA
Dan Templin & wife, Loyce of Hallsville

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

Sally Jo Philbrick Smith, 75, of Center, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 22, 2015.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Center with Rev. Russ Atwood and Rev. Lee Dickson officiating. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Sibley Cemetery in Florien, Louisiana.

Mrs. Smith was born July 26, 1940, in Dallas, to Charles Baxter Philbrick and Thelma Jewel Cunningham Philbrick. She graduated from Sunset high school in Dallas Texas, class of 1958. She received an undergraduate degree in education from Howard Payne University and a graduate degree in Special Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. She was a homemaker, mother and teacher.

She was active in ministries to the hearing impaired early in her life, even interpreting at a Billy Graham crusade in Dallas. She was a gifted teacher of God’s word, teaching: Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Backyard Bible Clubs, Student ministry, The Esther class at First Baptist Center, and several years of Lay Renewals, Prayer Life, Master Life, Joy Seekers conferences, studies by Beth Moore and Experiencing God (for which she served in the pilot program during the writing of the original workbook).

Her life’s mission was to share Jesus with others and teach them how to know God intimately. This took her on mission trips to Korea, Russia, Ukraine, Switzerland, Sweden, Honduras, Mexico and all over the United States. Everywhere she went became a mission field. Even while in the hospital she would tell everyone she met about the Jesus who kept her smiling through the worst of circumstances. Even in her illness she continued sharing Christ through a series of devotional books she wrote (entitled “Come Alone with Me”) recounting the activity of God in her life. In 2011 she began packing Samaritan’s Purse Christmas boxes for children in the 3rd world. She purchased the toys and goodies that would fill the boxes throughout the year, writing a personal note to each child and praying over each box. That first year she packed 20 boxes…The following year 61…then 503, 1250 and despite a late start and an early finish, she put together 630 boxes this year.

To the very end she never stopped working to build the Kingdom of God.

She is survived by
Husband of 53 years: Rev. Carl Smith of Center

Children:
Matthew Coleman Smith and wife, Brandi, of Wylie
Carla Jo Smith Denney and husband, Kurt, of Center
Jonathan Charles Smith of Atlanta, Georgia

Grandchildren:
Hannah Marie Chase
Samuel Shelton Chase
Sibley Jo Smith
Elizabeth Jewel Smith
Sydney Faith Denney
Corey Wayne Denney

Sisters:
Nancy Joy Philbrick Sague of Hawkins
Carol Lee Philbrick of Carrollton

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Charles Baxter Philbrick and Thelma Jewel Cunningham Philbrick
Sister: Doris Mae Philbrick Green
Brother-in-law: Kent Sague
Maternal Grandparents: Walter Woods and Carmen Mae Cunningham Woods
Paternal Grandparents: Alfonzo Glover Philbrick and Willie Mae Baxter Philbrick
Nephew and Niece: Mark and Linda Givens

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, c/o First Baptist Church, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935 or a charity of your choice.

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

10/21/2015

Emilye Hope Adams, 8 months old, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 19, 2015, in Orange.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Little Cypress Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Turner. A graveside service and burial will be held at 4:30 p.m. at Shelbyville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Little Cypress Baptist Church.

Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on February 21, 2015, she was the daughter of Tyler Lawayne Adams and Jacklyn Danielle Adams. Emilye was a laid back baby who loved to play with her crackle books. She enjoyed squealing, making funny noises and faces, and playing and irritating her twin sister, Brooklyn. She was so loved by many and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her parents; her twin sister Brooklyn Faith Adams; great-grandparents, Jack and Billye Bradberry, Gene and Charlene Berry, Jesse and Loretta Simmons, and James Adams; grandparents, Billy and Reatha Bradberry, and Kim and William Adams; aunts and uncles, Jessica Bradberry and significant other Teague Kowalski, Samantha and Kyle Steptoe, and Jace Bradberry and significant other Reece Beard; cousins, Easton and Anistyn Steptoe, Ruger McMahon, and numerous other cousins, friends, and extended family.

Pallbearers will be father, Tyler Adams, and uncle, Jace Bradberry.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Cameron Potter, Caleb Helander, Teague Kowalski, and uncle, Kyle Steptoe.

Mr. Johnny Ray Cooks, 42, of Tenaha passed away Saturday night, October 17, 2015 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.

Services will be held 11am Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Wake to be held 6-8pm Friday night, October 23, 2015 at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center Tx. Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center with Apostle William Nash officiating.

Johnny Ray Cooks is survived by:
Mother: Lola Mae Cooks of Tenaha

Fiance: Sylvia Hodge of Gary

Daughters:
Jericka L. Moore of Tenaha
JoRhonda Cooks of Tenaha
Jasmine Cooks of Center

Sons:
Malik Cooks of Houston
John Cooks III of Gary
Joseph Cooks of Gary
Joshua Cooks of Gary

Sister: Ishamick Roland of Tenaha

3 Grandchildren

10/19/2015

Mildred I. Williamson, 87, of Baytown passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Houston. She was born September 29, 1928 in Timpson to her late parents, Albert Porter Nelson and Lovie Crump Nelson. She was a 1947 graduate of Timpson High School.

Mrs. Williamson, better known to her loved ones as Nanny, had lived in Baytown for the last 61 years, was a member of Second Baptist Church and the Lake BMPW and was a retired Head Teller from Citizens bank with nearly 40 years of service. She enjoyed following the Houston Astros, yardwork, stained glass and reading. She was devoted to her family, acting as a short order cook, baker, nurse, cheerleader and friend to her children and many grandchildren. She loved each child and grandchild for exactly who they were and for that she was loved deeply in return. Her loss will be felt by many in many different ways but she will be remembered in every bite of chocolate sheet cake, every birthday song sung, and every pot of homemade chicken and dumplins'.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Harold Lynn Williamson. Survivors include children, Tommy Williamson and wife Linda, and Terry Williamson and wife Naomi all of Houston, Patti Carhart of Shoreacres, Donald Motley and wife Becky of Trinity, and Paula Widner and husband Michael of Cove; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2015 at Navarre Funeral Home. Services were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the funeral home with Rev. Mark Stafford officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org or the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

To view her online obituary, or post a tribute to her family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521, (281) 422-8111.

Sidney Galbreath, 76 of Timpson, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 in Garrison, Texas.

He was born December 16, 1938 in Timpson, Texas to A.D. Galbreath and Lavennia (Ramsey) Galbreath.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Survivors:

Sister, Betty Jo Parker of Nacogdoches, Texas

Nieces:
Mae Dean Hahn and husband Marvin of Temple,Texas
Betty Ann Taylor of Nacogdoches, TX
Donna Hicks & husband Tim of Dallas, TX
Dee Ann Locke & husband Ron of Stafford, TX

Nephew, Max Churchman & wife Havikia of Stafford, TX

Special Cousins:
Linda Askins of Timpson, TX
Tammy Marlowe of Timpson, TX
Cathy Windham of Timpson, TX
Gerald Stanley Stamps of Timpson, TX

Aunts:
Avis Stamps of Garrison, TX
Margie Childs & husband Terrell of Garrison, TX
Alma Bridwell of Nacogdoches, TX

Numerous great nieces, nephews and cousins

Preceded in death by parents, wife; Patricia Galbreath, sister; Cynthia Churchman.

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

Inez Neilson Davis, 89, of Center, Texas passed away on October 17, 2015 in Carthage, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Center, Texas on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 1:30 pm with Reverend Karen Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Center, Texas. Visitation will be on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home from 5-7 pm.

Inez was born in McKinney, Texas to the late H.H. Neilson, Sr. and Mavet Thomas Neilson on February 20, 1926. She graduated from McKinney High School in 1943 and from Southern Methodist University in 1946 with degrees in Spanish and Psychology. She was also an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Inez put her servant’s heart into practice from a very young age, and she would continue to use her God-given gifts and time to the benefit of others her entire life. She used her love of singing and dancing to help plan events and dances for returning soldiers through the U.S.O. in McKinnney following World War II.

It was a blind date, arranged by her SMU roommate, which introduced Inez to her own soldier, W.I. Davis, Jr. She and W.I. were engaged to be married in 1946, with their wedding the following year on April 5 in McKinney, Texas. Upon marriage, the couple moved to Center, Texas to start their life together, putting down roots that would spread all across East Texas.

Throughout her life, Inez lent her support to the First United Methodist Church of Center. There, she used her musical talents as a member and director of the Center First United Methodist Church Choir. She recognized the importance of practicing a strong faith, becoming an active member of the United Methodist Women. Along with Doris Parker and other members, she initiated a local nursing home ministry that continues to this day, hosting monthly birthday celebrations for the residents.

Inez and W.I. knew the value of a Christian household, and wanted to help provide an opportunity for the same Christian home environment to Texas orphans and foster children as they gave their own family. Together, Inez and W.I. supported the Methodist Children’s Home, regularly participating in Wrangler meetings for the Boys’ Ranch.

To say that Inez enjoyed fellowship with her family and community would be an understatement. She had an indescribable way of making everyone she met feel comfortable, welcomed, loved, and like an immediate addition to her family. She exuded grace, selflessness, hospitality, and impeccable southern charm to all she met. Inez possessed incredible wisdom, which she earned through an earnest and disciplined study of God’s word. Instead of using wise words, more often than not she led by example. She showed her faith through her actions, her warm smile that extended through her clear blue eyes, and her unwavering presence at all of her church ministries. The love that the Lord poured out on her she gave unselfishly to each person she encountered.

Inez shared her musical talents with the Center Music Study Club, and was a life member of the National Federation of Music Study Clubs. Inez enjoyed regularly attending state and national music club conventions. She was a charter member of the Eta Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority in Center.

Mindful of the family legacy passed on to her, Inez joined the Nacogdoches chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She went on to leave her legacy to younger generations who look up to her, family and community alike.

Inez learned early on one of life’s most important lessons. Her life was not without illness, sorrow, or challenges, but when these trials came she did not hesitate to trust in God’s strong foundation. She continued to get up, get dressed, sing God’s praises, and greet everyone with her warm, gracious smile; a smile from the heart, and from her solid faith in God that is forever imprinted in all of our hearts.

Inez is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Neilson and Diana Ashby Davis; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia Davis Griffin and Guy Griffin; grandson, Patrick Griffin and wife, Kasey; granddaughter, Kelly Griffin Wahl and husband, Wesley; grandchildren, Shannon Grammer and Larry Shoults; great-grandsons, Justin and Jason Bobbitt, numerous other relatives, and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, W.I. Davis, Jr. and brother, Horace Neilson, Jr.

A heartfelt thanks to Marie Small, LaKendra Barnes, the caregivers of Always There Home Care, and Marion Place for their loving care of our mother.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Methodist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 5010, Waco, Texas 76708 or First United Methodist Church, 211 Porter Street, Center, Texas 75935.

Mary Laverne Foster, 88, of Hallsville, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 in Hallsville. She was born in Timpson, Texas on October 28, 1926 the daughter of Bluch and Ophelia Hayes. Graveside funeral services will be Monday, October 19, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson.

Mary was raised in Timpson and graduated from Timpson High School in 1944. After graduation she moved to Houston and married Herschel Foster in 1958. Mary was full of energy as she was always going and doing something. Some of her time was spent doing the things she loved: reading, gardening, painting and traveling. She was always to go to person when you needed to know something. She knew a little about a lot of things. When her grandchildren and then great grandchildren came along, they were the apples of her eye. She sure did know how to spoil them.

She is survived by her daughter: Sharron Haden and her husband J.B. of Hallsville; sister: Sherel Oleta Skinner of Houston; grandchildren: Paul Chipman and Carmen Johnson; great grandchildren: Angel Flanagan, Ariel Chipman, Chelsea Haden, Alyssa Chipman, Blake Haden, and Cale Chipman; and by two great-great grandchildren: Ellayna Haden and Sadie Kay Stone. Mary is also survived by a host of other extended family and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Bluch and Ophelia Hayes, her husband Herschel Foster, daughter: Susan Oleta Foster, brother: Charles Hayes and by two great grandchildren: Chris Chipman, Jr. and Riley Hopkins.

To sign an online register or to leave a message of comfort for the family please visit www.taylorfh.net

10/16/2015

Robert Hilton Adams, Sr beloved father, brother and uncle passed away peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2015. He was 73.

He was born on December 4, 1941 to the parents of Robert Carroll Adams and Pearl Hughes Adams in Center, Texas. As the youngest child of four Robert was given the nickname "Baby Joe" which stuck with him throughout his life.

Robert "Baby Joe" was a member of the International Long Shoremans Association for over 30 years and was employed by Ceres Gulf prior to his retirement.

Robert "Baby Joe" was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Carroll Adams and Pearl Hughes Adams and two brothers, Franklin Carroll Adams and Walter Harold Adams.

Robert "Baby Joe" is survived by his two sons Robert Hilton Adams Jr and Tim Adams Riddell (Diana), two grandchildren; Granddaughter Peightyn Brenley Adams and Grandson Tim Riddell Jr., his brother and sister-in-law Jack and Mary Ann Adams, sister-in-law Shelby Adams (Franklin's widow) and a host of nieces and nephews who will forever cherish the memory of "Baby Joe."

No services are planned, a private memorial service will be held by his family at a later date.

Claire Brothers and Hicks Mortuary are announcing funeral services for Mrs. Alice Gardner, Lewis (59) of Houston, Texas. Funeral services for Mrs. Lewis will be Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Heart of Faith Ministries, 12275 Homestead Rd, Houston, Texas 77050. Mrs. Lewis died Saturday, October 10, 2015. Mrs. Lewis’ viewing starts at 9:00AM and services began 10:00AM. Bishop John and Lady Helen Baines will be officiating.

Mrs. Lewis’ local survivors are:

(2) Uncles:
Tom (Katy) Gardner of Shelbyville, Texas
Lucky (Wilda) Gardner of Center, Texas

(2) Aunts:
Betty (John) Sanders of Center, Texas
Mary Ella Gardner of Center, Texas

Graveside services will follow at Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas immediately following the arrival from Houston, Texas.

10/10/2015

Carol Ann Seley Shofner, a much loved community member, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on September 29, 2015. She was seventy-eight.

Born on August 31, 1937 in Los Angeles, Carol was the firstborn child of James Harold Seley and Alice Colwell Seley. The family moved to San Marino when she was three and Carol was a San Marino resident for the rest of her life. She attended Valentine Elementary and Huntington Middle School before enrolling in Westridge School in the 9th grade.

Following her Westridge graduation in 1955, Carol attended USC where she became a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She graduated in 1959 having earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

While Carol enjoyed the beach, reading, music, theater and sports, her greatest joy came from her loving relationships with her family and friends. One of her earliest passions was thoroughbred racing and she raised and raced horses for most of her life. Her parents co-owned the Los Angeles Rams for more than a decade following the team’s move to LA from Cleveland and Carol was a devoted football fan. Though he played for the Rams from 1957 through 1960, she did not begin dating her future husband, NFL wide receiver Del Shofner, until he was traded to the New York Giants. They met again when a mutual friend asked Del to tour Carol and a close friend around New York City. The couple was married in 1963 and maintained homes on both coasts until Del retired from football at the end of the 1967 season. Carol was active in many local charities including the Bishop Gooden Home, National Charity League San Marino Area Chapter, the San Marino PTA and the Trojan League.

Carol is survived by her husband Del, her daughters Laurie Corwin and Stacey Gates (Andrew), her son David, five grandchildren – Madison, Alex and Shea Corwin, Emily and Jacob Gates, her brother Jim Seley, and a large extended family.

A memorial service for Carol was held Friday, October 9 at 1:30 pm at The Wee Kirk o’ the Heather at Forest Lawn in Glendale.

Memorial donations may be made to The USC Roski School of Art and Design in Memory of Carol Ann Seley Shofner ’59 and mailed to USC, Watt Hall 104, LA, CA 90089 Attn: Lynn Miles.

Ricky C. Davis, age 50, of San Augustine, Texas. Mr. Davis passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at his residence in San Augustine, Texas.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 1pm at True Vine Baptist Church with interment at St. Luke Cemetery with Rev. S. J. Clark, officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, October 12, 2015 at 12:30pm until 6:30pm at Garner & Son Chapel.

Survivors:

Son, Yvenske’ Rushing of San Augustine, Texas

Mother, Mattie Ruth Davis of San Augustine, Texas

Brothers:
Ronald Davis (Patricia) of San Augustine, Texas
Kennith Davis (Gaylon) of Dallas, Texas

Sisters:
Jessica Roberts of San Augustine, Texas
Stephenie Green of Houston, Texas

As well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

10/09/2015

Joyce E. Snelson was born in Monticello, Arkansas January 1, 1931 to Howard and Thelma Reynolds. She died October 9, 2015 in Shreveport, LA having reached the age of 84.

Services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, October 12, 2015 at the Garrison Funeral Home Chapel, Garrison, Texas. Burial will be at Old Shady Grove Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas.

Visitations will be Sunday, October 11, 2015, 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Garrison Funeral Home.

Surviving Family:

Daughter: Kay Jackson and husband David of Shreveport

Grandsons: Dave Jackson and wife Linda of Virginia
Greg Jackson and wife Christy of Alabama

4 Great Grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews and friends

Preceded in death by husband: J.D. Snelson, parents, 2 brothers 1 sister

10/08/2015

Allen Brown, Jr., age 64 of Nacogdoches, passed away Tuesday morning, October 6, 2015 at his home in Nacogdoches.

Services will be held Saturday, October 10th at 11am at Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas. Wake will be Friday, October from 6pm to 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas with Pastor A.L. Shaw officiating.

He is survived by:

Wife, Pamela Brown of Nacogdoches

Daughters:
Jennifer Brown of Pennsylvania Philadelphia
Shornette Suell of Nacogdoches
Calythia Woods of Nacogdoches

Sons:
Allen Brown III of Collins, Mississippi
Clifton Brown of Columbus, Mississippi
Charles Brown of Pennsylvania Philadelphia
Gary Suell, Jr. of Nacogdoches
Jerrard Suell of Nacogdoches

Sister, Henerrta Arrington of Collins, Mississippi

Brother, Willie Brown of Megee, Mississippi

A special brother-in-law, Sid Arrington of Collins, Mississippi

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

Earline Patterson Crawford, 99, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Powdrill Cemetery with Bro. Ed McRae officiating.

Ms. Crawford was born September 12, 1916, in Shelby County, to Floyd Patterson and Veni Haliburton Patterson. She loved to cook and spend time with her family.

She is survived by
Sons:
Don Crawford of Center
Gary “Possum” Crawford of Center

Grandchildren:
Steve Crawford and wife, Lori
Jeff Crawford

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Great Grandchildren:
Brandi Brown and husband, Chad
Lisa Eddins and husband, Daniel
Joel Crawford
Cody Crawford

Great Great Grandchildren:
Logan Brown
Cayman Brown

Preceded in death by
Husband: Earnest Henry Crawford
Infant Son
Son: Earl Crawford
Grandson: Dax Crawford
Parents: Floyd Patterson and Veni Haliburton Patterson
Brother: Hoyt Patterson
Sisters: Eleanor Rogers, Lavern Franks

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

John Wayne Armstreet, 56, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015, in Houston.

Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. David Long officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Mr. Armstreet was born August 18, 1959, in Houston, to Waymon E. Armstreet and Margret Gordon Armstreet. He was a member of Melrose Baptist Church.

He is survived by
Mother: Margret June Gordon Armstreet of Houston

Father: Waymon Armstreet of Houston

Aunt: Vivian Raymond of Shelbyville

Numerous cousins

Special friends:
Jackie Huery
Patsy Lowe
Lynn and Christine Raymond

Preceded in death by
Grandparents: John E. Gordon and Gladys Lurlene Swan Gordon; Wayne and Exa Armstreet

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

Eldon David Thorndyke, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015, in Center.

Mr. Thorndyke’s wishes were to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Thorndyke was born December 12, 1943, in Saybrook, Illinois, to Ralph V. Thorndyke and Ethel Wright Thorndyke.

He is survived by
Children:
Alana Bundrant and husband, William, of Nacogdoches
Sarah Thorndyke of Gibson City, Illinois
Misty Galyon of Iowa
Tracie Thorndyke of Joaquin

Granddaughters:
Laura Casey and husband, Jammie, of Patroon
Amanda Akridge and husband, J.C., of Center
Rachel Andrews of Nacogdoches

Brothers:
Merlin Thorndyke
Lloyd Thorndyke and wife, Minnie
Butch Thorndyke and wife, Minnie

Sister: Darlene Maxwell

Great Grandchildren:
Katie Casey
Hunter Casey
Lauren Akridge
Wyatt Akridge
Jaidyn Akridge
Raylee Akridge

Honorable Son: Russell Andrews

Special thanks to Jackie Fountain and also to the staff of Holiday Nursing Home and Heart to Heart Hospice.

Preceded in death by
Mother: Ethel Wright Koerner
Father: Ralph Thorndyke
Brother: Norman Thorndyke

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

Very early in the morning of October 8, 2015, Malcolm Weaver passed away peacefully of natural causes. He was 97 years old. He was being visited and cared for by his daughter, Mary Crain, and son, Mark Weaver.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Center, Texas. A Military Honors graveside service will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of VFW Post 8904.

Malcolm was born on June 5, 1918 in Center, Texas as the eldest son of Marion and Stella Weaver. Center was his beloved hometown and lifelong residence.

Malcolm was considered a pillar of the community as a local businessman and entrepreneur at Weaver Brothers Lumber Company and Town & Country Real Estate. Known to many as a wise counselor and advisor, he regularly helped many people with ideas, problems and life issues. Many a time, people would just come by his office at Town & Country, ask if they could just bend his ear for a few minutes or have a cup of coffee. He was a man full of sagely wisdom.

He served with distinction as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army in World War II and was involved in the European Theatre of Conflict. He was in the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Texas before volunteering to serve in the war effort.

He met his beloved wife Connie during WWII in 1945 and a year later they married in 1946. They were happily married for 60 years until her death in 2006.

He lived on the land and house that he and Connie acquired and built in 1956 and he enjoyed raising cattle and riding horseback.

An amateur historian, Malcolm enjoyed learning and gaining understanding of the history of Center, Shelby County, Texas and our great nation. You can see even today at his offices at Town & Country his appreciation of history and its influence on how we live and work today.

Malcolm was President of Center Rotary Club from 1953 until 1954, he was President of Center Chamber of Commerce from 1957 until 1958, President of Shelby County Historical Society from 1962 until 1965, and President of Piney Woods Board of Realtors in 1970. He also served as 1st President of Gateway to Texas Charter, Sons of The Republic of Texas from 1995 until 1996.

Another of Malcolm’s loves was his involvement at Center Christian Church. He was an active participant there, serving as an Elder and on the Board of Directors.

He was on the Farmers State Bank Board of Directors for over 50 years, helping that financial institution grow and excel to become one of the premier banks in East Texas. He also served as the Director of the Texas Chapter of Realtors Land Institute.

He was a masterful storyteller often regaling all of us with a true story told with his trademark sense of humor and twinkle in his eye. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family.

Malcolm was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Weaver; brother, Martin Weaver and sister-in-law, Joy Weaver. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Crain and husband Tom Crain, of Corpus Christi, and a son, Mark Weaver and wife Mary Jean Weaver, of Woodland Park, Colorado. He has 6 grandchildren: Allison Brickley and husband Brandon, Shannon Crain, Trey Crain, Travis Weaver, Meagan Weaver and John Mark Weaver. He has a great granddaughter, Joy Brickley.

Special thanks to the wonderful staff and employees of Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center, Texas along with our loving caregivers Sheila Polly and Shelena Bluford who assisted in the care of Malcolm for over 7 years. Special thanks also to Jodi Fountain, Office Manager at Town & Country Real Estate, along with all the Realtors and staff who hold a special place in all our hearts as they loved Malcolm so well.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation or contribution to the First Christian Church of Center, Texas or the Shelby County Historical Society in Center, Texas.

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

Wanda Forbis, 86, of Lufkin, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at her residence.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2015, at Short Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, beginning at 12:00 noon.

Ms. Forbis was born April 7, 1929, in Shelby County, to Harvey Hughes and Willie Mae Collins Hughes. She was a fabulous seamstress, able to sew just about anything. Ms. Forbis was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by
Daughter: Sharron Parrozzo of Lufkin

Grandchildren:
Nova S. Casterlin and husband, James, of Minnesota
Dan and David Parrozzo of Tyler

Special Cousin: Wynnell Lawson of Center

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Special Friends:
Larry Townsend of Huntington
Michael Williams of Lufkin

Preceded in death by
Husband: Raymond Maurice Forbis
Parents: Harvey Hughes and Willie Mae Collins Hughes

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

Bro. Calvin Permenter passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Mt. Pleasant. Born in 1940 to Eldredge & Mildred Permenter and raised in Shelby County, Texas.

Calvin surrendered to the ministry at the age of 16 and attended Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary, earning his Master of Divinity degree. After fifty years of faithful service in the ministry, Bro. Permenter was awarded an honorary doctorate from TBI.

In 1961, Calvin married Vivian Gordon and they raised three daughters. In 1996, Calvin married Myra Jean, thereby adding two sons and two daughters to the family.

After retiring from the ministry, Bro. Calvin enjoyed gardening, shelling peas and spending time with family.

He is survived by:

Wife, Myra Permenter

Children:
Paula and Billy Duggan
Angie and Mike Edwards
Debbie and Larry Johns
Donald and Freda Jean
Dana Jean
Dale Jean
Darla and Ryan Brunson

Grandchildren: Kendall  and Sarah Edwards, Kaitlin and Will Palmer, Kayla Edwards, Kassi Edwards, Aaron Johns, Daniel Johns, Mitchell and Brandi Jean, Sarah Jean, Holly Jean, Allix and Trevor Ruby, Tyler Jean & Kelsey Jean.

Bro Permenter was especially proud of his 5 great-grandchildren, Ramzee and McCoy Edwards and Maggie, Anna and Sawyer Jean.

Sisters:
Barbara Lout
Peggy Parker

Preceded in death by parents and infant sister, Jimmie Lucille Permenter.

Funeral services will be held at Bogota Missionary Baptist Church, Saturday October 10, 2015at 2:00 PM. Visitation is Friday October 9, 2015 from 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Chapel. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home.

An online registry is available at batescoopersloanfuneral home.com

10/06/2015

Mary Edith Foster, 78, of Van, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015, in Tyler.

Graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2015, at New Hope Cemetery in Shelby County, with Bro. Jim Pickens officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Ms. Foster was born December 13, 1936, in Center, to Babe Harris and Paula Satterwhite Harris. She loved gardening, cooking and horseracing. Ms. Foster was proud to say that she was an Apache Belle at Tyler Junior College. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Center.

She is survived by:

Son: Davis Foster and wife, Debbie, of Van

Daughter: Catherine Hitt and husband, Dwayne, of Fort Worth

Grandsons:
Trey Foster
Cory Foster
Bryan Foster

Preceded in death by
Daughter: Caren Foster Butler
Parents: Babe Harris and Paula Satterwhite Harris
Brothers: Jimmy Harris, George Harris

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 211 North Porter, Center, Texas 75935.

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

Laura (Nell) Phillips was born October 20, 1937 in Garrison, Texas to Hollis Jopling and Mary (McFadden) Jopling, she passed away October 6, 2015 in Garrison, Texas having reach the age of 77 years.

Service will be 2:00 o’clock, Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Garrison, Texas. Visitation will be before service time 12:00 pm-2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church. There will be a private burial following the service.

Survivors are:

Son: Danny Phillips and wife Belinda of Garrison, Texas

Daughter: Debbie Mosher and husband Roger of Nacogdoches, Texas.

Grandchildren:
Carla Moreax
Jason Stewart and wife Jaclyn
Blake Phillips and wife Kasey
Danielle Phillips

7 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by husband: Jerry Phillips
Parents: Hollis and Mary (McFadden) Jopling

The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice nurse, Dayla Simms, Hospice Aid, Daisy and Johnnie Jopling, Kelly Graves, Barbara McDonald and Ruby Colle.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society

10/03/2015

Roxy L. Anderson, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015, in Center.

A graveside memorial service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on October 27, 2015 at Strong Cemetery.

Mrs. Anderson was born August 2, 1933, in Jasper County, Illinois, to Herman Forthman and Roxy Clagg Forthoman. During her life she worked as a waitress and housewife.

He is survived by
Husband:
Allen Anderson of Shelbyville, Texas

Daughter:
Virginia Anderson of Effingham, Illinois

Son:
Wesley Anderson of Naperville, Illinois

Grandchildren:
Ashley Ford
Cory Anderson
Ryan Anderson
Nick Anderson
Jackie Anderson

4 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by her Parents

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

10/02/2015

Jerry Donald Hammers, 66, of Timpson, Texas passed away on Friday October 2, 2015 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on April 7, 1949, in Center, Texas, the son of the late Emrie Hammers and Sylvia Malke. Visitation will be Sunday October 4, 2015, 5-7 PM at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas. Services will be held on October 5, 2015 at 10AM at Taylor Funeral Home, with Bro. Larry Stegall officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Born and raised in Shelby County, Jerry graduated Timpson High School Class of 1967. He then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After serving his military time Jerry went to work for Union Pacific Railroad and worked for over 40 years before retiring. Jerry was a very social person; he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially if his children or grandchildren were involved. He loved living on the lake, growing flowers, and gardening. Spending time outdoors was a favorite for Jerry.

Jerry was a member of the American Legion Post #90 in Timpson, Texas. He was a Master Mason Timpson Lodge #437.

Jerry is survived by:
Son: Jeremy Hammers, of Timpson, Texas

Daughters:
Jena Westmoreland and husband, John, of Nacogdoches, Texas
Chelsea Cooper and husband, Josh, of Timpson, Texas

Brother: Gary Sterling of Jasper, Texas

Sisters:
Shirley Guidry, of Plano, Texas
Darlyn Friskel and husband John, of St. Louis, MO
Elaine Barnes of Plano, Texas

7 grandchildren:
Jaxon Westmoreland
Jasper Westmoreland
Jolie Westmoreland
Kayden Cooper
Avery Hammers
Hailey Hammers

and a host of friends and family that will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emrie Hammers and Sylvia Malke.

Pallbearers for Jerry will be Gary Duckworth, Jim Powers, Leland Moore, Robert Bell, Henry Spies, Randy Graves, Mike Bradshaw, and Gerald Mackey.

Honorary pallbearer is John Amos.

Family would like to thank Leah Brasher, RN, with Hospice of East Texas and the entire 2nd Floor staff at Nacogdoches Medical Center for the love, care, and support given during our time of need.

The family of Jerry Donald Hammers is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson, Texas. To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net

10/01/2015

Edsel Lee Warr, 80, of Center, passed away October 1, 2015 at his residence.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Hollis Bass officiating. Burial will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with military honors given Fort Hood Honor Guards. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born September 10, 1935 in Shelby County to Von and Mecie (Lucas) Warr. He retired from Tyson Foods after 40 years of service. He served in the US Army. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Von and Mecie Warr, Brothers, Zelmo, Elroy & James Warr and Sister, Mae.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Jo Warr of Center

Daughter:
Janette Malecha & Todd of Gary

Daughter & Son-in-law:
Julie & Chuck Greear of Tenaha

Step Daughter:
Dawn & David Pickerel of Keithville, LA
Debbie Bishop of Tenaha

Step Son:
Mike & D.D. DuBose of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Hayden Greear & wife, Stacie of Joaquin
Haley Greear of Tenaha
Marisa, Alyssa & Jazz Malecha of Gary
Melissa McLeod & husband, Jonathan of Shreveport, LA
Michaela Pickerel of Keithville, LA
David DuBose of Shreveport, LA
Zakkery DuBose & wife, Jennie of Dallas
Shane Shriver & wife, Heather of Center
Macy Fitzgerald of Tenaha

Great-Grandchildren:
Gunner, Layne, A.J., Chase, Saraya, Logan & Kutter

Brothers:
Harold Warr & wife, Maudia of Center
Loyd Warr & wife, Diane of Wichita Falls

Sister:
Wynell Brown of Lufkin

Sisters-in-law & Brothers-in-law:
Peggy Maxey of Zwolle, LA
Winnie Preston & husband, John of Center
Trudie Willis & husband, Thomas of Diana
Roseann Rideout & husband, David of Nacogdoches
Nora Lou Robinson & husband, Wade of Joaquin
Ruby Everitt of Center

Pallbearers:
Johnny Roy Mosby, Kevin Jones, Marlin Jones,
Ronny Perry, Tommy Lowery & Greg Hubbard
Honorary Pallbearers:
Rogers Yarborough & Ray Jones

Howard Glenn Wagstaff, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 30th, 2015, at the Overton Brooks VA Hospital in Shreveport, LA.

Visitation will be Friday, October 2, 2015 at Boone Funeral Home on Meriwether Rd in Shreveport, LA from 5-7 pm. A military honors graveside service will be Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley, TX at 11 am with Pastor Chris Willcutt of Grawood Baptist Church officiating.

He is survived by:

Wife, Phyllis Fittz Wagstaff of Keithville, LA

Son, Chad Wagstaff & wife Tonya of Shreveport, LA

Daughter, Shelley LaRoe & husband Brandon of Haughton, LA

Sister, Sandra McDonald & husband Doug of Tenaha, TX

Grandchildren: Aaron Wyatt, Emily Perkins, Noah Wagstaff, Hannah Wagstaff, Hunter LaRoe, and Avery LaRoe

Numerous nephews, cousins, aunts & uncles and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lacy & Frances Wagstaff and brother, Jimmy Wagstaff.

Donations may be made to Grawood Baptist Church 5841 Colquitt Rd, Keithville, LA or Gideon’s International.

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08/29/2015

Jerrel Goings, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 31, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham and Bro. B.J. Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Mr. Goings was born October 23, 1940, in Shelbyville, to Ennis Goings and Mozell Windham Goings. He was a member of New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by

Wife: Judy Marie Cassell Goings of Shelbyville

Daughter: Ginger Nell White of Kentucky

Grandchildren:
Miranda Gerardo
Jack Edward Tyre Jr.
Tamara Diane Boyer
C.J. Goings
Justin Miles Hughes
Derek Monroe Hughes

Great-Grandchildren: Makayla Tyre, Ty Ross, Ruth Gerardo, Jaydon Tyre, Jarred Tyre, Jordan Anderson, Raylee Boyer, Kendall Boyer, Jaxon Goings, Cooper Goings, Summer Hughes, Shelby Hughes, Stormy Hughes, Jeanne Hughes, Madison Hughes, and Flint Hughes

Sister: Debbie Runnels

Brothers:
W.J. Goings
Leon Goings

Special Nephew: Austin Underbrink

Preceded in death by
Daughter: Penny Hughes
Son: Flint Goings
Parents: Ennis Goings and Mozell Windham Goings
Sisters: Sis Mattox, Billie Goings
Brother: Clovis Goings

Pallbearers will be Jack Tyre Jr., Derek Hughes, Justin Hughes, C.J. Goings, Austin Underbrink and Daniel Gerardo.

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

08/28/2015

On August 27th 2015 at 6 am Priscilla Lynee Shoop died at 65 years young peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 18, 1950 in Joliet Illinois.

Priscilla was a beloved woman of God, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She had a hard fight with cancer since 2009 and never had a moment of fear during her treatments. During her cancer battle she continued to serve faithfully in her community at The Denton Freedom House, First Rock Baptist.

She is survived by her husband Forrest (Butch) Shoop of 31 years, 2 son’s Chance and wife Sherri Shoop of Center TX, Brian and wife Clavel Rotolo of Aubrey TX, 2 daughter’s Christy and husband JJ Croix of El Campo TX, Jenny and husband Bud Cain of Nacogdoches TX, 3 sister’s Susan Papesh of New Lenox Il, Janet Kish of Azel TX, Joan Marie Shepard of Pontiac Il, and 8 grandchildren Matt and Emily Shoop, Lane Clifton, Floyd and Easton Cain, Griffen, Marin, and Jillian Croix, and many many friends.

The services for this wonderful woman will be held at The Denton Freedom House, 3083 Trails End, Aubrey, Texas 76227 on Sunday, August 30th, 2015 at 2 PM. In lieu of flower Priscilla has requested donations to The Denton Freedom House in Care of Brian Rotolo (see address above).

08/27/2015

Pearry Lee Green, 82 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away Thursday morning August 20, 2015. Viewing will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 1pm until 6pm at East Lawn Palms Mortuary on 5801 E. Grand Road, Tucson, AZ. Funeral service will be Sunday, August 30, at 2:30pm at Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon Dr. Tucson, AZ. Interment, family only, at East Lawn Palms Mortuary following service.

Pearry Lee Green was born in Many, Louisiana on July 1, 1933. The son of Pearry Olyn and Mae Mary (Samples) Green. Pearry was a resident of Tucson for over 50 years. Pearry is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Janice; his children, Karen Greene-Millard, Evelyn “Janet” Jackson, Tina Giberti; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and his older sister Sammie Allen, his Brother-in-law Bro. Neil Johnson as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Pearry was the son of a man who was in the logging business and later turned drilling superintendent / oil field troubleshooter, aka a wildcatter. His dad’s work required him to relocate his family often; in fact the family lived in 35 different houses before Pearry started school and he changed schools 48 times during his childhood.

In 1949, Pearry’s family finally settled in Beaumont, Texas USA where his father had become Pastor of the small Emanuel Gospel Church and in the same year while still a teenager, Pearry received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. Shortly thereafter, his family went to see William Marrion Branham who was conducting Divine healing meetings in Houston, Texas. Only 16 at the time, this encounter with Reverend Branham would change the course of his life.

In 1952 he attended Southwestern Bible Institute in Waxahachie, Texas. He became pastor of the same church his dad was overseer of. In 1965 William Branham asked him to start a church in Tucson. Pearry was 32 years old when he and his family moved to Tucson, Arizona and started Tucson Tabernacle, where he pastored for nearly 50 years.

Over the course of his ministry he traveled the globe many times, visiting over 100 countries. He was a well-known speaker, evangelist, and missionary. He was also a successful businessman. In his earlier years he owned and operated several travel agencies; and then later, notably as the owner of Shamrock Contracting, a gymnasium hardwood flooring specialist.

Pearry’s life desire was to see the lost saved. He looked at every situation as an opportunity to share the Gospel, and at every individual as a potential sinner to be saved. Below is an *account of Pearry’s Bible School classmate and Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Lee Lewis;

“Pearry Lee Green, who’d almost gotten kicked out of Bible College when Jerry Lee rocked Waxahachie, never gave up his conviction that his piano-playing friend was born to bring people to the Lord. In 1970, he was at a conference of ministers called the Full Gospel Businessmen’s International in Sydney, Australia, when he learned that Jerry Lee was in town. Jerry Lee was drinking that night, but he asked Pearry Lee to sit on the piano bench with him in front of a well-lubricated, rowdy auditorium crowd of three thousand people. “You’re going to be surprised,” he told the crowd, “but I was going to be a preacher.” He told the crowd of the “singspiration” and how the organized church refused to accept his gift. Then he sang a hymn, an old one from his childhood. The rowdy crowd grew quiet.

“I’m going to tell you something, he had every kid in that place crying,” said Pearry. “I don’t think in my life I’ve ever seen that many young people with tears in their eyes. Jerry Lee’s voice just melted their hearts. If I’d been preaching, I’d have given an invitation for salvation.”

In the streets, behind a pulpit, on the phone, through his best-selling book The Acts of a Prophet, or sitting on a piano bench next to a backslidden rock star, Pearry Green’s singular desire was to see the lost of his generation saved by Jesus Christ.

Bro. Green went to his final reward Thursday morning August 20, 2015 between 4 and 5 AM. The word of God says it, Bro Green preached it and we BELIEVE it….We Will See Him A !!!!

*Bragg, Rick. Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story. New York: Harper-Collins, 2014 (page 30). Print.

Raymond M. Forbis, 91, of Milam, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill.

Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2015 at New Hope Baptist Church in Milam with Bro. George Ross officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Milam with military honors under the direction of VFW Post #10351. Visitation will be Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born October 1, 1923 in Center, Texas to William Levie and Lula Lavenia (Strong) Forbis. He graduated from high school in Crockett. He served in the US Army during WWII where he fought under General Patton. He lived in Jacinto City, Texas where he raised his family. In his lifetime he has helped build several churches. He worked for the City of Galena Park & Galena Park Motors where he was an mechanic. He also worked for Ideal Cement Co in Galena Park. Even after retirement he continued to work for the city of Galena Park. He and his wife moved to Milam in 1986. He was a member of the VFW Post #10351 in Hemphill. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Milam where he served as deacon.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Levie and Lula Forbis, Wife, Dorothy Forbis, Son, James “Jimmy” Forbis, Son, Kenneth “Kenny” Forbis, Infant grandson, James Forbis, Granddaughter, Cheyenne Forbis and Daughter-in-law, Becky Forbis.

He is survived by:

Son:
Michael Forbis & wife, Sharon of Jacinto City

Daughter-in-law:
Ann Forbis of Milam

Grandchildren:
Jason Forbis & wife, Jessica
Rusty Forbis & wife, Amy
Roxanna Lebron-Riccitelli & husband, Rick
Kevin Forbis
Pasty Stanfield
Jeannie Forbis

11 Great-Grandchildren

1 Great-Great-Granddaughter

Brother:
Jack Forbis & wife, Dorothy of Timpson

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

Huey Dan Wagstaff Sr., 74, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele and Bro. James Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.

Mr. Wagstaff was born October 1, 1940, in Shelby County, to James Edward Wagstaff and Thelma Rae Morris Wagstaff. He was a member of Shelby County Bass Anglers and Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by
Wife: Ruth Wagstaff of Tenaha

Children:
Sheila McCauley and husband, David, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Cheryl Flournoy and husband, Kenneth, of Tenaha
Danny Wagstaff and wife, Michele, of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Ashley McCauley
Joshua McCauley
Lance Wagstaff
Kaleb Wagstaff
Jessica Bush
Taylor Flournoy
Katie Wagstaff
Matthew Flournoy
Cara Wagstaff
Kaylan Wagstaff

Great Grandchildren:
Eli Bush
Addie Bush
Brooklyn Sandoval
Briley Sandoval

Sisters:
Clara Lou Derick of Baton Rouge
Jean Gunter and husband, James, of Keithville, Louisiana

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: James Edward Wagstaff and Thelma Rae Morris Wagstaff
Brother: Jimmy Wagstaff
Grandparents: O.E. and Clara Wagstaff

Pallbearers will be Matthew Flournoy, Lance Wagstaff, Colton Bush, Matthew Reynolds, Joshua McCauley, Colton Hairgrove and Thomas Hughes. Honorary pallbearers will be Kaleb Wagstaff.

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

08/26/2015

Mr. Chester Denman,( 93) of Ratcliff, Texas passed away. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 12 noon, at Simpson Chapel Baptist Church, 23488 FM 227 E. Kennard, Texas 75847 (Tadmor Community near Ratcliff, Texas).

Visitation and viewing will be from 10:00am-11:15am at Simpson Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that a donation be made to the American Cancer Society.

Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary, 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas 75935

Michael Don Fountain, 67, of Center, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Old Salem Cemetery with James Martin Cobb officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born November 25, 1947 in Center to Floyd E. and Era (Martin) Fountain. He worked in logging for many years.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Floyd “Buster” and Era Fountain and Brother, Floyd G. Fountain.

He is survived by:
Wife: Dorothy Moore Fountain, of Center

Children:
Angie Stanley & husband, Johnny, of Center
Curtis Fountain, of Huxley
Michael Fountain, of Nacogdoches

9 Grandchildren:
Machael Cranford & husband, Jami, of Center
Crystal White & Jason Samford, of Center
Lisa Sanford & husband, Dustin, of Center
Brandon Fountain, of Nacogdoches
Ryan Fountain, of Nacogdoches
Bailey Fountain, of Nacogdoches
Zack Carlton, of Center
Tristan Carlton, of Center
Brooklynn Scates, of Center
Bryan Stanley
Alishia Voudrie & husband, Chris

5 Great-Grandchildren:
Kinley & Kash Cranford
Dayton White & Korbin Samford
Gracie Sanford
Ashlynn and Brinley Voudrie

Sister-in-law:
Jackie Fountain of Center

Numerous other relatives and friends

Pallbearers:
Ryan Fountain, Jami Cranford, Jason Samford, James White, Bryan Stanley, Jonathan Clark, Justin Clark and Jacy “Moose” Clark

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

Mr. Travis E. Thomas, 65, of Nacogdoches passed away August 21, 2015 in Nacoogdoches, Texas. Mr. Thomas was born in Dallas to the late Leonard Earl Thomas and Velma Stripling Davis on May 23, 1950.

Burial will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 starting at 11am at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Garrison Texas. Visitations will begin on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2-8pm at Sid Roberts Funeral Home in Nacogdoches. Bishop W.E. Nash Jr. will be officiating the services.

Mr. Thomas is survived by:

Wife: Valerie Griffin Thomas of Nacogdoches, TX

Mother: Velma Stripling Davis of Center, TX

Children: Ajoya Jimmerson, Andre Griffin and Marvin Jimmerson all of Nacogdoches,TX

Sisters: Shirley Bell and Gwenn Pruitt of Dallas, TX

Grandchildren: Shanese Griffin, Jorel Jones, Tamira Jackson, Shamara Maiden, Yazariya Williams, and Railyn Thomas; Zeeky “boy” Jimmerson and TayTay Jimmerson

Special Niece: Bridgette Harris of Dallas, TX

Special Brother-in-law: BoyBaby

And a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives.

The funeral services are under the direction of Sid Roberts Funeral Home.

08/21/2015

Thomas Earl Fults, 67, of Center, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center.

Mr. Fults was born January 2, 1948, in Center, to James Earl Fults and Ruby Powdrill Fults. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and reading his Bible.

He is survived by
Sons:
James Fults and wife, Paula, of Center
Stephen Fults and wife, Stephanie, of Center

Five Step Children

Grandchildren:
Emily Fults
Ashley Fults

Thirteen Step Grandchildren

One Step Great-Grandchild

Sister: Dorothy Black of Teague

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Wife: Melba Fults
Parents: James Earl Fults and Ruby Powdrill Fults
Sisters: Betty Ruth Ashley, Maxine Fults McSwain

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

08/17/2015

Delbert Jack Palmer, 96, of Center, passed away in the company of family and friends on Sunday, August 16, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born March 25, 1919, in Shelby County to William James and Camilla Palmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center and attended Center High School. He served in the United States Army Air Corp with the Combat Crew #333 WWAAF, Walla Walla, WA. For several years, he worked for John G. Harris Hardware. Then Palmer Refrigeration was formed, and he worked there until the business was sold. After Palmer Refrigeration, he worked for E.L. Bruce Company until he retired. He enjoyed farming and visiting his friends and relatives. He was a loving husband and father, and friend to many. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy and delight of his life. He enjoyed driving to visit his nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors, and was always the life of the party. He remained very active until just a few weeks ago. He was very special to all and will be dearly missed.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, William James and Camilla Ida Palmer, Wife, Dorothy Mary Palmer, Brother and Sister-in-law, Johnny Lee and Virginia Palmer and Sister and Brother-in-law, Zelma Adel and John Neal Lacy.
He is survived by:

Son:
Jack P. Palmer of Center
Kenneth Palmer & wife, Ella of Mt. Pleasant

4 Grandchildren:
Jack B. Palmer of San Antonio
Sarah Shires of Center
Jason Palmer of Ft. Worth
Samuel Palmer of Houston

Great-Grandchildren:
Ryan Palmer of Jacksonville
Scarlett & Ella Shires of Center

Nieces & Nephews:
Nancy and Bob Warr
Linda and David Reinhart
Janis and Jeep Compton
Dr. Joe Neal and Jane Ann Lacy
Mary Ann and David Pass
Johnny Lee and Sandra Palmer
And many other friends and neighbors who were dear to him

Pallbearers:
Wesley Allen Warr, Dr. Joe N. Lacy, Jack B. Palmer,
Stephen Shires, Matthew Mettauer and Landon Windham

Honorary Pallbearers:
Bob Warr, David Pass, Jason Palmer, Samuel Palmer, Tommy Stewart, Rodney Warr, Zach Warr, Joe Bill Mettauer, Scotty Fleming & Van McDaniel

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

08/15/2015

Helen Frances Gary Hudson, 94, of Timpson, Texas, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2015, in Garrison, Texas. She was born on April 13, 1921 to Ernest and Diamond Spradley Gary in Timpson, Texas. Services will be held at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church at 11 AM. Monday August 17, 2015 with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating. Visitation will be held Monday August 17, 2015 from 10 AM until 11 AM Interment will follow in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

She grew up in Timpson in a loving family with her five brothers and three sisters. She married Ossie Hudson, September 18, 1937 and was blessed with 59 years of marriage. They began their married life in Timpson and were faithful members of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church. They loved singing gospel music and formed a quartet and attended every Sunday afternoon singing broadcast on KDET out of Center.

In 1956, the family moved to Houston and joined Landmark Missionary Baptist Church where she was the choir director for many years. They retired in 1972 and returned to family roots in Timpson and once again joined Timpson Missionary Baptist Church. She never lost her life-long love of singing praises to the Lord and sang many specials at church. Her favorite song was “One Day At A Time” and that's how she lived her life. She was a loving caregiver and she enjoyed gardening, cooking and fellowship with family and friends. The Bible says a Godly woman is worthy of honor. As her family, we want to honor her as the loving Godly woman she was and will always be in our hearts. She was a woman who loved God, was loved by God, and showed God's love to others. She gave us a priceless gift – herself.

We will treasure the precious memories of her sweet smile, her kindness, her warmth, her energy and her love for life, family and friends. She leaves us with the knowledge that we were truly loved and we know that she loved the Lord.

Those left to cherish her memory are:

Her devoted daughters, Louise Renfro and Shirley Powers and husband Jim of Timpson.

Grandchildren, Justin Powers and wife Kristin of Martinsville, and Shanna Powers of Lufkin.

Great-grandchildren, Rexanna Powers of College Station, Haylon Powers of Martinsville, and Morgan Powers of Lufkin.

Sisters, Melma Sparks of Waxahachie, Winnie Molloy of Timpson, and Vera Brooks of Summerfield, Florida.

Sister-in-laws, JoAnn Gary of Timpson, and Nan Oney of Carthage.

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ossie, granson Patrick Powers; son-in-law Johnny Renfro; brothers and sister-in-laws Melvin and Audrey Gary, Elzin and Onita Gary, Jimmy and Mary Gary; brothers Lovis Gary and Mervin Gary; brother-in-laws Norris Sparks, Bobby Molloy and Howard Brooks, and nephew J.E. Gary.

08/13/2015

Craig Steven Wood, 55, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2015, at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.

Mr. Wood was born December 20, 1959, in Dallas, to Bobby Carrol Wood and Jimmie Christine Bailey Wood. He loved the simple, country life.

He is survived by
Children:
Joe Wood and wife, Stacy, of Grapevine
Steven Craig Wood of Dallas
Sara Wood of Grapevine
Tabitha Wood Grady and husband, Kyle, of Combine

Mother: Christine Wood of Balch Springs

Sister: Carolyn Sipes and husband, Danny, of Kaufman

Aunt: Elaine Bailey of Huxley

Grandchildren:
Kayden Wood, Harlow Wood, Kendall Grady, Kannon Grady

Numerous other relatives

Preceded in death by
Father: Bobby Carrol Wood
Uncle: Henry Bailey

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

08/11/2015

Kenneth Edward "Cowboy" Davis, age 67, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in Shreveport, La as a result of a log truck accident that occurred in Shelbyville.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Haslam Baptist Church in Joaquin with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating and eulogy by his christian friend, Oris Dean. Burial will follow at Sholar Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, August 14, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born September 7, 1947 in Silsbee to John E. and Mittie Irene (Jimmerson) Davis. He served in the US Army. He was a member of Haslam Baptist Church in Joaquin. He was a truck driver for many years.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, John and Irene Davis, Sister & Brother-in-law, Barbara & Al Cook, Sister, Betty J. Davis and Father-in-law, James Lambeth.

He is survived by:

Wife:
Susie Davis of Joaquin

Children:
Ronnie Davis & wife, Stephanie of Joaquin
Stacy O'Rear & husband, Larry of Huxley
Eric Davis of Joaquin
Kristy Peterson & husband, Terrence of Katy
Rase Davis & wife, Kim of Joaquin
Rhyne Davis & wife, Cheyenne of Nacogdoches
Hannah Davis of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Samantha, Scooter & Randi
Savannah, Roper & Justin
Erica, Riley & Ranger
Terrence & Jaylon
Rangler & Ryder
Addelynn Rose

Brother:
Bill Davis & wife, Joan of Joaquin

Sister:
Carolyn McGehee & Michael Anderson of Joaquin

Mother-in-law:
Sharon Hightower of Porter

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

Pallbearers:
Scooter Davis, Roper Oswalt, Justin O’Rear, Ranger Davis, Terrence Peterson, Jaylon Peterson, Wrangler Davis & Ryder Davis

In lieu of flowers, family request donations can be made Shreveport/Bossier Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 3949, Shreveport, LA 71101-3949

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Ellen Faye Guozd, age 54, of Center passed away Sunday morning, August 9, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical center. Services will be Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 2pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. A wake will be Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 7pm until 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Internment will be at Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Texas with Bishop Roosevelt Swindle officiating.

She is survived by:

Husband, Jerry Preston of Center

Daughters:
Lila Guozd of Tennessee
Mary Guozd of Arkansas
April Guozd of Arkansas

Step-Children, Thea and Terry Preston of Center

Sisters:
Edith Cortez of Beaumont, TX
Oleta Cooper of Beaumont, TX

Brothers:
Bubba Howard of New London, TX
Tony HOward of Chireno, TX
Jeff Howard of Nacogdoches, TX

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

Mrs. Harold Beckett, 89, of Huxley, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2015 at Strong Cemetery with Bro. Danny Russo officiating.

Mrs. Beckett was born January 21, 1926, in Alma, Arkansas, to Ernest Allen and Minnie Self Allen. She was a member of Do-Si-Do Square Dance Club and was of the Christian faith.

She is survived by:

Son: Allan “Tommy” Elledge of Huxley

Grandson: Derrick Elledge and his wife of Rockwall

Granddaughter: Stacey Pope and her husband of Barling, Arkansas

Three Great-Grandchildren

Sister: Frances Provence of Locke, Arkansas

Brother: Marion Allen of Hickory Springs, North Carolina

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: Harold Beckett
Grandson: Douglas Elledge

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

08/10/2015

Lawrence Henry Mooney, Jr., 72, Pasadena formerly of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Linda Searcy officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening August 14, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born March 17, 1943 in Shelby County to Lawrence H. “Bob” Mooney and Loneita (Pickett) Mooney. He worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Little Arkansas as the head underwriter.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Lawrence H. “Bob” and Loneita Mooney.

He is survived by:
Sister:
Giovanna “Givvie” Searcy & husband, James Leon of Pasadena

Brother:
David Mooney of Live Oak, Texas

Nephew:
James L. Searcy, Jr. & wife, Linda

Great-Nephews:
Jason & Nathan Searcy

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

08/08/2015

Bobbie Campbell, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Kerry Green and Rev. R.L. Wedgeworth officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Mrs. Campbell was born October 9, 1941, in Shelby County, to Lynn English and Bernice Payne English. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Mrs. Campbell was also well known for the delicious meals that she prepared. Above all, she loved any time that was spent with her family and friends. She was a member of Dreka Pentecostal Church.

She is survived by
Husband: Crit Campbell of Shelbyville

Sons:
Jimmy Campbell and wife, Ellen, of Clute
Lloyd Campbell and wife, Pat, of Angleton
Pete Campbell and wife, Connie, of Sweeny

Sisters:
Vernell English of Nacogdoches
Judy English of Orange

9 Grandchildren

21 Great-Grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Lynn English and Bernice Payne English
Sisters: Johnnie Wilburn, Ara Belle Anthony

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Campbell, Lloyd Campbell, Pete Campbell, Steven Campbell, Clint McKnight, Jeffery Wilburn and Gus Vela.

A special thanks to two of her nieces, Sandy Vega and Loretta Daniels, along with one granddaughter, Rebecca
McKnight, who went above and beyond in caring for Mrs. Campbell as her health began to decline.

The family would also like to thank the doctors and staff at Nacogdoches Medical Center for their kindness and care.

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

08/05/2015

Lillie Mae Williamson, 98, of Livingston, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 in Livingston.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Edward McRae officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Ms. Williamson was born April 19, 1917, in Shelby County, to Samuel Troy Lucas and Leta Johnson Lucas. She was the owner and operator of Lillie Mae’s Grocery for over sixty years. Ms. Williamson was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by
Daughters:
Velma Louise Edge and husband, John, of Lufkin
Joyce Bright of Livingston

Grandchildren:
Pat Jones and husband, Glen, of Lufkin
Benny Bright of Livingston
Roy Bright of Livingston
Ted Bright of Livingston
Randy Bright and wife, Jo Carol, of Livingston

Eight Great-Grandchildren

Seventeen Great-Great-Grandchildren

Four Great-Great-Great Grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: Joe Williamson
Grandson: Michael Edge and wife, Marilyn Edge
Parents: Samuel Troy Lucas and Leta Johnson Lucas
Sister: Vircle McSwain
Brothers: Dennis Lucas, Ennis Lucas

Pallbearers will be Lee Roy “Buck” Johnson, Glen Jones, C.V. McSwain, Larry Berg, Huey Britt, Conlen Jones and Randy Bright. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Adams, Shelton Martin, Billy Fountain, Roy Bright Jr., James Bright, Camden Bright and Gene Mayor.

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

Mickey Don Sample, 58, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Mickey was born April 11, 1957, in Shelby County to W.W. Sample and Ardell Anthony Sample. He loved being outdoors and loved anything involving trucks and tractors.

He is survived by
Sisters:
Peggy Johnson and husband, Johnny, of Montgomery
Tina Williams and husband, Clark, of Center
Becky Sparks of Oklahoma

Nieces & Nephews:
Julie Clements and husband, Matt, of Spring
Micah Oberg and wife, Sadie, of Montgomery
Lance Sparks of Blair, Oklahoma
Timothy Sparks and wife, Janice, of Houston
Paul Sparks and wife, Kimberly, of Lawton, Oklahoma

Great-Nieces & Nephews:
Jansen Oberg of Montgomery
Addison Clements of Spring
Brooklynn Clements of Spring
Eva Sparks of Lawton, Oklahoma
Bonnie Sparks of Lawton, Oklahoma

Preceded in death by
Parents: W.W. Sample and Ardell Anthony Sample
Grandparents: Ezekiel Patterson and Vada Lee Bradshaw Anthony; Malcolm and Annie Mae Sample

The family of Mickey Don Sample would like to thank Pine Grove Nursing Home for 26 years of wonderful care.

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

08/04/2015

Marie Cecilia Jetton, 89, of Orange, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at her residence.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2015 at New Hope Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Sean Foreman officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Mrs. Jetton was born December 12, 1925, in Flint, Michigan, to Paul Aikens and Mable Medacco Aikens. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange.

She is survived by
Children:
Roxann King of Wills Point, Texas
Pauletta Terrance of Nashville, Tennessee
Kelly Foreman of Orange, Texas
Larue Jetton and wife, Maria, of Nashville, Tennessee

Grandchildren:
Danna Crow and husband, Don, of Wills Point, Texas
Phillip King and wife, Deena, of Wills Point, Texas
Stormy Terrance of Nashville, Tennessee
Cecilia Ladner and husband, Ondie, of Pass Christian, Mississippi
Michael Foreman II of Orange, Texas
Sean Foreman and wife, Heather, of Orange, Texas
Christy Kelley and husband, Jeremiah, of Nashville, Tennessee
Carl Jetton of Orange, Texas

Great-Grandchildren:
Kathleen Burgess and husband, Travis, Daniel Crow and wife, Brittney, Caden Beckham, Jason Malley and wife, Ashlee, Paige Malley, Kaden Malley, Brooke Ladner, Dorian Smith, Anthony Kelley, Breeana Kelley, Isaiah Foreman, Jenna Minyard, Hunter King

Preceded in death by
Husband: Duel Larue Jetton
Son: Carl Popham
Parents: Paul Aikens and Mable Medacco Aikens
13 Brothers and Sisters

Pallbearers will be Jason Malley, Michael Foreman, Sean Foreman, Daniel Crow, Carl Jetton and Phillip King.

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

08/02/2015

Cora Louise Yarbrough, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Calvin Hancock and Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Dunnigan Cemetery in the Patroon Community of Shelby County.

Ms. Yarbrough was born November 6, 1942, in Center, to Grady Risinger and Allie Risinger. She was a member of Dunnigan Missionary Baptist Church in Patroon.

She is survived by
Daughter: Sara Yarbrough Kincel of Pineland

Son: Welton Yarbrough Jr. and wife, Tina, of Groveton

Grandchildren:
Kristi Petina of Austin
Trey McElhaney III and wife, Kristen, of Pandora
Lee Kincel of Broaddus
Brooke Kincel of Center

Great-Grandchildren:
Moses Patina of Austin
Lane McElhaney of Pandora
Paxton McElhaney of Pandora

Brothers & Sisters:
Delbert Risinger of Orange
Marlon Risinger of Orange
Sybil Truss of Nacogdoches
Jerry Risinger and wife, Lona, of Orange
Shirley Webb and husband, Tuffy, of San Leon

Preceded in death by
Husband: Welton Yarbrough
Parents: Grady Risinger and Allie Risinger
Sisters-in-law: Joyce Risinger, Berline Risinger, Louise Waller
Brother-in-law: Elray Truss

Pallbearers will be Mike Risinger, Ronni Risinger, Trey McElhaney, Lee Kincel, Robbie Truss and Bryan Risinger. Honorary pallbearers will be Kristi Patina and Brooke Kincel.

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

Jackie Lee Fountain, 62, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his residence.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Monday, August 3, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home. Cremation to follow.

He was born August 15, 1952 in Center to Homer Lafayette “Jack” Fountain, Sr. and Rachel (Brown) Fountain. He owned and operated Fountain Plumbing for over 30 years. He was a loving husband, loved his children and grandchildren, “the best Poppa ever”. He was an avid drag racer. He loved to laugh & his laugh was infectious. He collected Milwaukee everything. He was so loving & giving.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Homer “Jack” and Rachel Fountain, Wife, Jana (Jones) Fountain, Brother, Homer Fountain, Jr. and Mother-in-law, Maxine Childress.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Teena Childress Fountain of Joaquin
Children:
Jeremy Lee Fountain of Center
Laila & Tory Chambliss of Joaquin
Jodie & Amanda Fountain of Center
Titus & Wendi Chambliss of Joaquin
Taylor & David Baez of Jacksonville
Thatcher Chambliss of Phoenix, AZ
Grandchildren:
Jordin Lee Fountain & wife, Kelley of Center
Charlie Fountain of Center
Megan Faith McShane of Center
Kyle Chambliss of Joaquin
Case Chambliss of Joaquin
Marlana Nikkole Fountain & Madison Sheets of Center
Randi Leigh & Rilee Elizabeth Chambliss of Joaquin
Sage & Jose Baez of Jacksonville
Great Grandson:
Jaxon Lee Fountain of Center
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Aunts & Uncles
Beloved Furbabies:
Mookie, Maisy, Mable, CoCo, Big Star & Little Star

Family & Friends are invited to Laila & Tory’s house after service, 437 CR 3845, Joaquin, Texas 75954

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

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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.

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04/29/2015

James Milton Purdy, 88, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Pasadena.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Timpson.

Mr. Purdy was born May 19, 1926 in Lafayette, Indiana to Darby C. Purdy and Margaret A. Mather Purdy. He served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Mr. Purdy was of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by
Wife: Katy Purdy of Houston

Nephews:
James D. Purdy of Lafayette, Indiana
Michael R. Purdy of New Delhi, Indiana
William Farrell of Fisher, Indiana
George Farrell of Indianapolis, Indiana

Niece: Jackie McDowell

Brothers-in-law:
Guy Flournoy and wife, Joyce, of Shreveport, Louisiana
Pete Flournoy and wife, Carolyn, of Tenaha

Sisters-in-law:
Weeda Lowry of Center
Sarah Lewis and husband, John, of Huntington
Betty Duke and husband, George, of Timpson
Rachael Brannon and husband, Ronnie, of Longview
Madora Purdy of Lafayette, Indiana
Norma Flournoy of Nacogdoches
Dorothy Flournoy of Longview

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Cousin: Sandi Williams

Preceded in death by
Parents: Darby C. Purdy and Margaret A. Mather Purdy
Mother-in-law & Father-in-law: Zelma V. Flournoy and Arbie A. Flournoy
Brothers: Jack W. Farrell, Richard D. Purdy
Brothers-in-law: Henry D. Flournoy, Clifford E. Flournoy, Paul E. Flournoy, Ray Lowry

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

Paradise Funeral Home & Hicks Mortuary are announcing funeral services for Mr. Charles M Elliott "Big Red" (57) of Center,Texas, formally of Houston, Texas. Mr Elliott died Sunday, April 26, 2015 in Bernice, Louisiana.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 2, at 1:00pm at Curry AME Church, Strong, Arkansas. Rev Keith Grandberry officiating.

Mr Elliott is survived by long time friend, Gloria Fountain

04/28/2015

Services for Jennifer Leighann Sherwood will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Lakeside Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Moore and Shirley Mewbourn Brown. Visitation will be held at Hilliard Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m on Wednesday evening.

Jennifer Leighann Sherwood was born August 17, 1999 in Center, Texas and passed away at the age of 15 on April 26, 2015. She had been a resident of Canton all of her life, and was a member of Grace Family Church. She loved archery, photography and 4-wheelin'.

She was preceded in death by her Papaw, Robert Whitt.

Jenni is survived by:

Father, John Sherwood of Canton

Mother, Kim Sherwood of Joaquin

Sister, Wendi Warren-Hollins and T'Mur Hollins of Mineola
Brother, Matthew Sherwood and Leah Sherwood of Mineola

Grandparents:
Judy Whitt of Joaquin
Grady Sherwood of Canton
Rosie Webb of Broken Arrow

Nieces and nephews: D'Antheny Warren, DeAndrea Warren, Jasmine Hollins, Kendra Hollins, Ely Sherwood, and one on the way

Aunts:
Sheila Pearce and family of Broken Arrow, OK
Sherry Frost and family of Coweta, OK.

If desired, memorials may be made to Children’s Health, 1935 Medical District Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75235.

04/27/2015

Angie Michelle Harrison-Garrett died April 24, 2015 at Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation in San Augustine, Texas. Funeral services for Angie Michelle Harrison-Garrett will be Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Abundant Love Ministries (1218 Shelbyville St., Center, Texas) Funeral services will be at 11:00am. Bro. Larry Howard will be officiating.

Her survivors are:
Husband:
Calvin Gaddis Jr of Center, Texas

Sons:
Jamorian Harrison & Jamarius Harrison of Center, Texas

Daughters:
Jamya Gaddis & Cajaevia Gaddis of Center, Texas

Sisters:
Sonya Green & Luvinci Harrison of Nacogdoches, Texas

Visitation will be Friday, May 1, 2015 from the hours of 7-9 at Hicks Chapel (804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas).

The burial will be at Westview Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King, Center, Texas.

Gregory Dewayne McClure, age 59, of Tenaha passed away Sunday night, April 26, 2015 at his residence in Tenaha. Funeral service will be at 11am Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Benford Chapel Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas with a lay-in-state prior to service from 10am until 11am. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas with Pastor Joseph Hall, Sr. to officiate.

He is survived by:

Mother, Faye McClure of Tenaha

Daughters:
LaKendra Thompson of Tenaha
Anitra Williams of Messiquita, Texas

Son, Chregg Henderson of Longview

6 Grandchildren

Brothers:
James McClure, Jr. of Houston
Elvis McClure of Tenaha
Kenneth McClure of Tenaha
Aubrey McClure of Timpson

Sisters:
Mattie Fields of Killeen
Deborah McClure of Tenaha
Maxcine Berry of Tenaha

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

Roy Samuel Crawford, 92, of Timpson, TX, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015, in Garrison, TX. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church, Timpson, with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating. Interment will follow in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation will be 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday, April 27, 2015, at Taylor Funeral Home.

Born December 25, 1922 in Jefferson, Arkansas, Roy Samuel Crawford was the son of the late Samuel Lewis and Mattie Williams Crawford. He and his late wife were married on April 6, 1940, in Indianola, Oklahoma. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great grandfather. Mr. Roy loved spending time outdoors. There was always grass to be mowed, pine straw to be picked up and garden to grow.

Survivors include:

Son, Roy Crawford Jr. of Whitney, Texas

Daughters:
Betty Eldredge of Timpson, Texas
Louise Koiner and husband Richard of Clarksville, Texas

7 grandchildren
Cindy Rhodes and husband Bobby
Sandy Jones and husband Carroll
Lisa Thompson and husband Charles
Stephanie Harris and husband Chris
Jeffery Crawford
Mike Koiner
Nancy Lawson and husband Roland

11 great-grandchildren and 9 great great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Roy Crawford was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Audrey Crawford; and son-in-law, Bro. Sammy Eldredge.

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

04/24/2015

Matthew (Matt) Alan Hibbard, age 35, passed away peacefully April 22, 2015, in his home in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Matt was born July 6, 1979, in Nacogdoches, Texas and leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Kaye Yoder of Nacogdoches; father, Joe Hibbard of Chireno; sisters, Kim Williams of Nacogdoches and Nicole Lyon of San Jose, California; grandmother, Charlene Kraemer of Center; grandmother, Molly Barton of Center; grandfather, LD Hibbard of Chireno; and a loving group of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

He grew up in Nacogdoches and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. From an early age he was fascinated with the sound and rumble of engines which led to his remarkable ability to break down any complex machine and build it back to perfection. This fascination went from Tonka trucks to lawn mowers and led to his love of motorcycles and flying through the air in motocross competitions as a teenager. He attended Nacogdoches High School, shortly thereafter worked as a Product Supervisor on offshore oil and gas production platforms and attended Angelina College.

Matt coped with mental health issues overcoming many obstacles in his life. While he was inspired by his family to be strong, he made just as big of an impact to those around him with his kind heart and perseverance. The love he had for his family, his hopes and dreams along for his compassion for the world around him is best expressed through the many poems that he wrote and we can now treasure in his memory.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Andrew Kraemer of Center.

Many thanks to family, friends and neighbors for your love, support and prayers.

Visitation will be held 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.

Memorial service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2015, at Cason Monk-Metcalf's Sunset Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate to: The Menninger Clinic, Love Inc Nacogdoches, or the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.

Weldon “Chuck” Tamplin, 87, of Huxley, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 in New Braunfels.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Wes Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Mr. Tamplin was born July 7, 1927 in Huxley to Kage Tamplin and Rosa Vaughn Tamplin. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Tamplin was a member of the Masonic Lodge Lake Shore Drive in Port Arthur and Lydia Missionary Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Susan Angelle and husband, Glen, of Beaumont
Vicki Smith and husband, Jerry, of New Braunfels

Grandchildren:
Hayley Turgeon and husband, Travis
Tanner Jorgensen
Jared Porter

Great Grandson: Nathan Turgeon

Brother: Brodie Tamplin and wife, Bobbie, of Houston

Numerous other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Wife: Dell Tamplin
Parents: Kage Tamplin and Rosa Vaughn Tamplin
Brothers: Dwight Tamplin, Zach Tamplin

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

04/23/2015

James Wesley Kellum, 72, of Timpson, Texas passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, surrounded by his family. James was born on February 25, 1943 to his parents, Wesley Wayne Kellum and Donnie Delia Broseh Kellum. Funeral services for James will take place Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Timpson. Brother Eric Pledger will officiate. Interment will follow immediately at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Visitation for James will be on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson.

James was born in the community of Silas, Texas. He lived in Silas his whole life. He attended Timpson High School. He owned Kellum Logging and cut timber for the area for many, many years before retiring. During his life he enjoyed anything having to do with the outdoors. Fishing and hunting were among his favorite pastimes. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. James was a faithful member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

James is survived by his loving wife, Judy. They met on a blind date arranged by one of his cousins. On May 21, 1994, they were married. He is also survived by his son Joshua Kellum and his wife, Candace; daughter, Jennifer Johnson and her husband, Terry; step-sons Ritchie Arnold and James Arnold and his wife, Donna; step-daughters Michele Cheavens and January Turner and her husband Steven; grandchildren Jessica, Jaycee, Travis, Jeramie, Janna, Bradlee, T.J., David, Chasity, Ashley, Nadina, River, Jordan, Michael, Jace, Piper, Zachary, Jacob and Addison, as well as four great grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Donna Stone and one grandson Jonathan Kellum.

Pallbearers for James will be Jessie Pipes, Joe Pledger, Mike Pledger, Chris Pate, Larry Malloy and Phillip Baker.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bubba Arnold, Ritchie Arnold and Steven Turner.

In order to convey your condolences or sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net.

Richard Harding Hallett “Rick Magee”, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Charlie Bush officiating.

He was born February 26, 1949 in Rhode Island to Richard Hallett and Katharine Jones Hallett. He was an ordained minister and was active in the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

He is survived by
Children:
Morgan Magee of Center
Collin Bush and husband, Colt, of Center
Isaac Magee of Alpharetta, Georgia

Grandchildren:
Jacelyn Rhone
Carson Bush
Cambree Bush

Sister: Ellen Dominique of Columbia, Missouri

Preceded in death by
Father: Richard Hallett
Mother: Katharine Jones Magee
Step-father: Wayne Magee

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718.

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

Laura Ellon Bounds Phelps Rainbolt, 81, of Center, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Karen Jones officiating, eulogy and remarks given by Martha Lou Carroll. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday, April 24, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born January 27, 1934 in Many, LA to Walter Morris and Johnyne (Phillips) Bounds. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Center and Beta Sigma Phi.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Walter and Johnyne Bounds, Husband, Walter C. “Bo” Rainbolt, Son, Randy Phelps and Son, Walter Rainbolt.

She is survived by:
Children:
Mark & Jane Phelps of Center
Jon Rholes of Kyle
Laura Jo & Kirk Richardson of Jasper

Grandchildren:
Dianne Phelps
Kelly Bara & husband, Troy
Ryan Rholes & wife, Irina Burcott-Rholes
Cassidy & Caiden Rainbolt
Avery, Alex & Alivia Richardson

Great-Grandchildren:
Finley Bara
Sofia Rholes

Sister:
Margaret Ihlo of Center

Brother:
Walter “Buster” Bounds & wife, Carolyn of Center
Numerous Nieces & Nephews

In Lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to the Pinkston/Roughrider Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 152, Center, Texas 75935 (Memo: In memory of Walter Rainbolt) or the First United Methodist Church, 211 Porter St, Center, Texas 75935

Mrs Cristine Lane, 93, of Lufkin, Texas passed away on Tuesday evening, April 21, 2015 at Southland Nursing Center.

Services for Mrs. Lane will be Friday, April 24, 2015 starting at 1pm at the Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Center, Texas with interment to follow at the Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas. Pastor Lucien Tatum will be officiating the services.

Mrs. Lane is survived by:
Nieces:
Pam Martin (Joe) of Nacogdoches, Texas, Tammie Caraway (Keith) of Tyler, Texas, Patsy Stephenson of Carson, California
Nephew
Billy Harris (Beverly) of Beaumont, Texas
Godson
Jimmy Ervin of North Carolina

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

Allen Paul Shuemaker, 33, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Randall Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Buckner Cemetery in Center.

Allen was born October 9, 1981 in Shelby County to Bobby Shuemaker and Manuela Wilkinson Shuemaker.

He is survived by
Sons:
Matthew Colby Shuemaker of Kirbyville
Chance Allen Shuemaker of Joaquin

Parents: Bobby and Manuela Shuemaker of Tenaha

Sister: Lee Ann Shuemaker of Dallas

Numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Grandparents: Mozelle Wilkinson, Mitchell Wilkinson, Gladys Boykin, Woodrow Shuemaker

Pallbearers will be Tommy Joe Wilkinson, Michael Stringer, Jason Stringer, Matthew Turner, Tommy Lee Amburn and Bobby Cumberland. Honorary pallbearer will be Billy Cook.

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

04/21/2015

Margie Dockens Garrett, 63, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at her residence.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Luke Garrett officiating.

Mrs. Garrett was born September 18, 1951 in Center to Clarence Dockens and Willie Dee Elliott Dockens.

She is survived by
Husband: George Randall “Randy” Garrett of Joaquin, Texas

Children:
Richard Jones of Joaquin
Maranda Knox and husband, Mike, of Eddy, Texas
Summer Covington and husband, Jody, of Joaquin, Texas
Chip May and wife, Kendra, of Joaquin, Texas
Luke Garrett and wife, Ginger, of Joaquin, Texas
Cristal Vasquez and husband, Salvador, of Opelousas, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Melissa Jones
Rachael Jones
Mariah Glover
Seth Knox
Maddie Covington
Jacey Covington
Lane Covington
Kensleah Loftin
Sage Davis
Khloe May
Sadie May
Jacob Vasquez
Molly Vasquez
Betsy Vasquez
Ally Garrett
Lauren Garrett
Whitney Garrett

Brother: Harold Dockens of Joaquin, Texas

Preceded in death by
Grandson: Kane May
Parents: Clarence Dockens and Willie Dee Elliott Dockens
Brother: Charles Dockens

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

04/20/2015

Charlie Mack Bussey, 77, of Center, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015 at his residence.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2015 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Mr. Bussey was born November 9, 1937 in Center to Malcom Lee Bussey and Mattie Lou Steele Bussey. He served in the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Beth Bussey Jones of Nacogdoches, Texas
Glyn Bussey Sloan and husband, Larry, of Groesbeck, Texas

Son: Chuck Bussey of Center, Texas

Sisters:
Barbara Windham of Bossier City, Louisiana
Mary Lou Lout and husband, Howard of Center, Texas

Grandchildren:
Reese Monroe
Luke Sloan
Savannah Sloan Maxey and husband, Ben
Sarah Sloan and Josh Willis
Weston Jones
Jacob Bussey
Julia Bussey
Samantha Sloan

Great-Grandchildren:
Charlie Maxey
Eli Maxey

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Wife: Lucretia Liem Bussey
Parents: Malcom Lee Bussey and Mattie Lou Steele Bussey
Brother-in-law: John D. Windham

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

Bo Barbe, 79, of the Aiken Community of Shelby County, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015 at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with L.D. Eddins officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Mr. Barbe was born November 12, 1935 in Shelby County to Charles N. Barbe and Lois McKinzie Barbe. He graduated from Center High School in 1953. Mr. Barbe went on to further his education at SFA, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1957 and his Masters Degree in 1963. He was a teacher at Excelsior Common School District, Timpson ISD and Center ISD. Mr. Barbe also worked at Shelby County Co-op. He was a member of Shelby County Farm Bureau, SFA Alumni Association and Excelsior ISD School Board. Mr. Barbe loved sports of all kinds, especially enjoying basketball and hunting. He was of the Church of Christ faith.

He is survived by
Wife of 57 years: Linda Jones Barbe

Children:
Deborah Poquette and husband, Lee
John Barbe and wife, Keely

Grandchildren:
Chase Barbe
Connor Barbe
Carson Barbe

Sisters-in-law:
Patricia Webb and husband, Dr. James Webb
Jerry Sowell and husband, Robert

Brother-in-law:
Richard Thomason
O.A. Bailey

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Charles N. Barbe and Lois McKinzie Barbe
Sister: Jo Thomason

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mr. Barbe’s name to Pinkston Roughrider Scholarship Fund, PO Box 152, Center, Texas 75935.

Pallbearers will be James Miles, Don Wheeler, Lee Sowell, Benny Ray Russell, Doyle Carter and Lane Dunn. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Stevens, Bobby Collins, Farm Bureau Board of Directors and Excelsior School Board.

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

Titus Nathaniel Brandon, 78, of Timpson, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Nacogdoches. He was born on August 1, 1936 in Troup, Texas, the son of Effie and Curtis Brandon. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, April 20, at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 2:00 PM at First Assembly of God Church with Brother E.J. Adams and Brother Ronnie Sowell officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Being a pastor’s son, Titus moved around the area a lot growing up. He went to high school in Sour Lake, Texas. He was a person who loved deeply. His family was a very important part of his life. Titus loved spending time with family, especially his grandkids. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as gardening. Titus was very involved in the music ministry at First Assembly, and he’s a legend in the community with his country music. His passion was playing his guitar and singing, he blessed so many people through the years. He served on the board of First Assembly for over 35 years. Titus owned Brandon Heating and Air. He faithfully served his community’s air conditioning and heating needs for 47 years. Titus was an endowed member of the Timpson Masonic Lodge #437. He served their HVAC needs as well.

Titus is survived by his wife, Barbara. They were happily married for 57 years. Titus always said that the greatest event of his life was the day he met Barbara Hayes. They were married on December 21, 1957.

He is also survived by:
Daughters:
Kathy Brandon and Lois Brandon
Brothers:
Joseph Brandon, Sidney Brandon and his wife, Linda and Johnny Brandon and his wife, Joyce
Sisters Lois Brackin and her husband, Forrest and Eunice Humphrey and her husband, Rusty
Sisters-in-law:
Bea McDonald and Era Bell Inglis
Grandchildren:
Jonathan Williams and his wife, Jeania, Elijah Williams, Aaron Brandon, Joshua Cooper and his wife, Chelsea, Jesse Spruiell, Adam Cooper and Amber Cooper
Great-grandchildren:
Mallory Williams, Brayden LaGrone, Kayden Cooper and Avery Cooper
A host of nieces and nephews
Special friends
Robert Watts and Smokey Barclay.

Titus was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Janet Brandon and sister Dorothy Nutt.

Pallbearers for Titus will be Jonathan Williams, Elijah Williams, Aaron Brandon, Joshua Cooper, Adam Cooper and Jesse Spruiell.

The family of Titus Brandon is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson. To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

Mary Ruth Green McKibben was born on March 31st 1923 in Timpson Texas. She was the youngest child of Joe John Green and Ruth Blankenship Green. Mary grew up in Timpson, where she attended the local public schools. She went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin in 1943, and then attended medical school at the University of Texas at Galveston, graduating with her M.D. in June of 1946. Mary served her internship at the St. Louis, Missouri City Hospital where she met her future husband, J.W. “Mac” McKibben. They married in 1947.

Mac and Mary moved to San Francisco and then to Texas as they continued their medical training and started a family. In 1954 Mac and Mary and their two children moved to Modesto, California. Here Mary practiced anesthesiology for the next 34 years at Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1988.

Mary was an avid traveler and hiker. She and Mac travelled to many exotic places, including Antarctica and the Far East. They hiked the base camps of the Himalayas, and climbed Kilimanjaro. They especially enjoyed hiking in the high Sierras, and Yosemite was always a special place for both of them.

Mary’s husband Mac died in 2004. By that time, Mary was already suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. In 2006, Mary was moved to Pasadena, California to be closer to family to facilitate care for her continuously progressing disease. She died peacefully on April 17, 2015 at the age of 92.

Mary is survived by Two Children and Four Grandchildren. Her son Frederick McKibben and daughter in law Diane Danis of Pasadena, California, and their children Jeffrey McKibben and Elizabeth McKibben; her daughter Helen McKibben of Bethesda, Maryland and her children John Rasmussen and Jacob Caffrey.

Graveside Service will be on April 25, 2015 at 1pm at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson, Texas.
The McKibben family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

04/19/2015

Kathleen Elizabeth Kane, 63 of Nacogdoches, passed away Thursday morning, April 16, 2015 in Oak Manor Nursing Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Services will be held at a later date.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Bobie (James) Grimes of Nacogdoches, Texas

4 Grandchildren

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

Clifford Ray Sparks, Jr., age 56 of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday morning, April 16, 2015 at Center Nacogdoches Medical Center Emergency Room, Center, Texas. Services will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11am at St. Paul Baptist Church, Center, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10am until 11am prior to services at St. Paul Baptist Church. Interment to follow at McWilliams Cemetery Shelbyville, Texas with Pastor Freddie D. Wilson officiating.

He is survived by:

Wife, Evelyn Sparks of Shelbyville

Daughter, Bonishaia (Judge) Davis of Houston, Texas

Sons:
SirRoderick Sparks of Houston, Texas
Fredrick Sparks of Houston, Texas

6 Grandchildren

Mother, Cecil Lee Sparks of Shelbyville, Texas

Sisters:
Gloria Harris of Center, Texas
Linda Robertson of Center, Texas
Theresa (Glenn) Lathan of Shelbyville, Texas

Brothers:
Melvin Robertson of Center, Texas
Ray Charles (Barbra) Sparks of Shelbyville, Texas

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

Ben Johnson, 82 of Timpson, Texas, passed away Friday night, April 17, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical Center, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Service will be held Saturday, April 25th at 1pm at Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church of Timpson, Texas with interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery in Timpson, Texas. Pastor Cedric Grace will officiate the services.

Mr. Johnson is survived by:

Son
Ben Johnson III of Abilene, Texas

Special Niece and Nephew
Lucy and Allen Gossett of Timpson

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

Flora Bell Kirkpatrick Wedgeworth, age 86, passed away April 18, 2015. Graveside Service and laid to rest will be at Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, Texas on April 21, 2015 at 2pm.

Ms Flo, a longtime resident of Timpson, is a native of Jacksonville. She also lived in Beaumont and Houston for a number of years.

Proceeded in death:
Husband: Melvin Wedgeworth Sr
Parents: Mollie Frances Erwin and James Isaac Kirkpatrick
Sister: Christine Kirkpatrick Dove
Brothers: Prentice, Ragsdale, and Forrest Kirkpatrick
Son in Law: Butch Jacobs
Grandchild: Baby Welsh

Survivors:

Sisters: Edris Kirkpatrick Adams and Pauline Kirkpatrick Wagner of Jacksonville

Children:
Diane Welsh (David) of Houston, Donna Nash (Jimmy) of Timpson, Dale Jacobs and Melvin Wedgeworth Jr of Beaumont

Grands:
Dena Jacobs Hadnot, Jeffrey Welsh, Luke Maddox, Lindsey Welsh Worchesik, Randi Maddox Herod, Melvin Wedgeworth III (Trey)

Great Grands: Gabe Herod, Brooke Welsh-Jebbia, Nic Hadnot, Clayton Worchesik, Isabella Wedgeworth, Kyle Wedgeworth

Mom loved Jesus with her whole heart, and she was ready to go with him when He called her. She waited for Jesus for a very long time. He came to take her home with Him when He had her heavenly mansion prepared. She is rejoicing and singing praises to Jesus in heaven today, and she is walking on streets of gold. She entered the pearly gates in awe, greeted by all the ones she dearly loved and missed so much when they were gone from this earthly life. She is expecting us to join her there, when each of us make our own personal journey across the Jordan into Paradise.

Faithful daughter of her Lord and Savior, she was a servant of His. She sang in the choir at her church for many years. She prayed for her family every night as she called each one by name. She baked yummy buttermilk pies for everybody when food was requested. She was an Eastern Star. She was Mom and Nannie to her grands and great grands. She never smoked or drank or cussed. She never worked outside her home. She was a prayer warrior. She was a good wife, a good mom and grandmother, a good cook, a good housekeeper, and a good friend.

Honorary Pallbearers: Melvin Wedgeworth Jr, Jeffrey Welsh, Luke Maddox, Trey Wedgeworth, Gabe Herod, Nic Hadnot, Clayton Worchesik, Kyle Wedgeworth, Mike Herod, Tim Worchesik, David Welsh, Jimmy Nash

Special thanks to Rita McGowan, Emma Boles, Chaplain Dee Daniel, and all of the other wonderful compassionate Alzheimer’s caregivers at Accolade Hospice.

Thank you for an inspiring send off message Brother Gene Maddox.

Extra special thanks, all our love, and a special heavenly crown should be given to Donna Gail- special middle daughter- for her dedication in caring for Mom for several years, when she needed her the most.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7

In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association.

"Mom we love you bunches, we will miss you, and in anxious anticipation, we wait to join you and Daddy one day soon. Tell Daddy we all say hey! That’s our Momma!"

Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

John “JB” Madison Hughes Jr., 45, of Oak Leaf, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 9th, 2015. He was born on December 5th, 1969, in Hempstead, Texas, to John “Johnny” Madison Hughes Sr. and Barbara “Babs” Preston. JB was raised in the towns of Huntsville, Center, and Dallas, Texas, and was a surveyor all over the US for 24 years. He was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, the Baylor Bears, the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Mavericks, and the St. Louis Blues. JB was a devoted husband and a loving and supportive father and grandfather.

JB was preceded in death by his mother, Babs Preston; his sister, Roni Riggs; his uncle, Robert “Bobby” Burns; his grandfather, Robert “Bob” Burns; his grandparents, Velton Bee and Bonnie Ruth Franks Hughes; his brother-in-law, Vinny Diaz; and his granddaughter, Alayah Dawn Goodman.

He is survived by his soul mate, Leanna Hughes; his daughters and their families, Courtney and DJ Divers, Roni, Tyler and baby Waylon John Boidy, and Lauren Hughes; his father, John Hughes; his grandmother, Faye Burns; his step-father, Doug Preston; his aunts and uncles, Terri Cox, Bonnie B Hughes Lane, Annette Burns, and Veda, Sherry, Deryl and Eddie Preston; his in-laws, Bill and Deana Lovsey and Brenda and Irv Albrecht; his siblings, Jon Robert and Marilyn Hughes Pfeiffer, Niki, Jeb and baby Kinlee Chesson, Shelly and Jason Wells, Austin and April Preston, Jesse and Heather Hughes, Dennis and Melanie Preston, Billy Joe and Randi Brown, Ashley Nelson, Kasey Preston, Steven Preston; and his in-laws, Billie, Mike, Zina, Kerri, Melinda, Toni, Billy, and Todd; and many, many more family and friends that JB loved dearly.

In short, JB was an all-around amazing man who will be loved and missed by many. His memorial service will be Thursday, April 16 at 4p.m. at the Cowboy Church of Ellis County in Waxahachie, Texas.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute (in honor of his granddaughter Alayah) or the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation (in honor of his mother Babs).
fetalcare@ssmhc.com

Services under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home, Waxahachie, Texas.

04/17/2015

Ruby Bullock, 82, of Center, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015 at Holiday Nursing Home.

She will be cremated and No services are planned at this time.

She was born May 15, 1932 in Rusk, Texas to Willie T. Bullock and Kizze Mae (Richardson) Bullock.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Willie and Kizze Mae Bullock, Sister, Willie Fenley & Brother, Roy Bullock.

She is survived by:
Brother:
Robert Bullock of Rosharon
Niece:
Kathy Casey of Shelbyville
Numerous other Family & Friends

Walter Cullen Chadwick, 30, of Horseshoe Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in Horseshoe Beach, Florida. He was born on April 25, 1984 in Bryan, Texas, the son of Walter Jonathan Chadwick and Susan Jo Callaway. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home on Monday, April 20, 2015. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM at County Line Cemetery. Brother Josh Walters will officiate.

Cullen is survived by:

Parents, Jonathan Chadwick and Jo Brown

Brother, Nicholas Chadwick

Maternal grandparents, Joe and Ann Callaway of College Station.

Cullen was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Walter C. Chadwick and Nadine Chadwick.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312.

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

04/15/2015

Merline (Luman) Metcalf, 89, of Panama City, FL formerly of Shelby County, passed away on January 3, 2015.

A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ in Center with Bro. Shak Arlington officiating.

She was born April 17, 1924 in Shelby County to Bud and Nonie (McSwain) Luman.

She is survived by:
Daughter:
Delores Brown of Baconton, GA

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

The memorial sevice for Jean Whitley and Joe Bruton will be held at Jean Whitley's home in Timpson from 2-5pm on Saturday, April 18th.

04/14/2015

Larry Clinton Roberts, 72, of Baytown, TX was born August 29, 1942, in Houston and passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Larry graduated from Milby High School in 1960 and attended the University of Houston prior to enlisting in the U. S. Army. He served in the 2nd Armored Division as a Sharpshooter and Paratrooper. He was a very proud Vietnam Veteran. Larry (PaPaw) was a devoted son and brother and anybody who ever met him quickly learned to love him and his infectious smile. He was a charmer with a big heart and loved spending time with his family, epically his grandchildren. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed being at the deer lease, sitting around the campfire with friends and telling stories. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clinton Ray Roberts and his mother and stepfather, Marie Lebo Stuart and J. E. Stuart.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sharla and Richard Bigler; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Linda Roberts; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanie and Dale Costilow; grandchildren, Brett and Bailey Bigler and Nicole, Lindsay, and Lauren Roberts; and great grandchild, McKenzie Frederick.

His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Friday, April 17, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Graveside services with military honors will follow at 10:45 a.m. at the Houston National Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Kurt Costilow, Wade Costilow, Donnie Jones, Russell Graham, Keith Bigler, and Ronnie Callaway.

To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.

04/13/2015

Funeral services for Infant, DeMarcus Bennett Jr. will be Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 2:00pm at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church (623 Martin Luther King Drive). Rev. Wilbert Simmons will be officiating.

Infant, DeMarcus Bennett Jr. survivals are:

Parents: DeMarcus Bennett Sr. & Shaunice Smith

Brothers:
JuMareus McCollister
Wyatt McCollister

Sisters:
Kristen Johnson
Imani Smith
Ella Bennett

Grandmothers: Ella D Bennett & Maxine Moore

Great-Grandmother: Verlene Moore

Visitation will be Friday, April 17, 2015 from 4-6 at Hicks Chapel

Burial will be at Westview Cemetery

Services under direction of Hicks Mortuary, 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas.

***Updated service information

Services for Infant, Jaecyon Matthew Short will be Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 11:00am, at St Paul Baptist Church, due to the weather. Bro Freddie Willison will be officiating. Interment at Westview Cemetery.

He is survived by:

Parents: Jaelyn Short & Cidnee Williams

Grandparents: Tommy & Tabitha Williams
Craig & Lisa Garrett

Great-Grandmothers: Imojean Williams, Polley Garrett of Nacogdoches, & Laurice Robinson

Services under direction of Hicks Mortuary, 804 Martin Luther King Drive

Blue Bell Jenkins, 85, of Center, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Triumph Kingdom of God in Christ Church in Center with Shepherd Howard Cloudy officiating. Burial will follow at West View Cemetery. The wake will be Friday, April 17, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born December 12, 1929 in Shelby County to Dillon and Myra Coleman. She was member of the Triumph Kingdom of God in Christ church. She worked for Holly Farms and the Shelby County Sheriff’s office.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Dillon and Myra Coleman, Husband, Hudson Jenkins, Daughter, Helen Jenkins Haynes, Daughter, Lee Elma Jenkins and Brothers, Jim Coleman & Edmond Coleman.

She is survived by:
Grandchildren:
Lavetha Jenkins Scott & husband, Bobby of Huntsville
Lisa Jenkins McNealy & husband, Joe of Dallas
LaDonna Jenkins Bailey & husband, Chadwick of Houston
LaDerrica Pitts Williams & husband, Gary of Tyler
Chris Jenkins & wife, Stephanie of Huntsville
Veleka Haynes of Houston
Krashaun Haynes of Houston
Denise Hewitt of Shelbyville

18 Great-Grandchildren

5 Great-great-Grandchildren
Numerous Other Family and Friends

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

04/12/2015

Jose Gustavo Tovar, 42, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at East Texas Medical Center, Tyler, Texas.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Father, Jose Vidarte officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be Monday, April 13, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born July 11, 1972 in Mexico to Vicente Tovar and Delfina Guzman Tovar. He worked for LATX Operation in Waskom.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Vicente Tovar, Brother, Jose Luis Tovar and Sister, Maria Francisca Tovar.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Maria Francisca Tovar of Tenaha

Sons:
Brady A. Tovar
Gustavo Tovar, Jr.

Daughters:
Francisca Tovar
Estefani Tovar

Mother:
Delfina Tovar

Brothers:
Jose R. Tovar
Israel Tovar
Ramiro Tovar
Jose Joel Tovar & wife, Maria L.
Jose G. Tovar & wife, Erika
Vicente Tovar & wife, Yesenia
Isidro Martinez

Sisters:
Maria E. Tovar & husband, Jose
Maria M. Rico & husband, Jose
Maria A. Sandoval & husband, Ciro
Delfina Rico & husband, Arturo
Maria L. Perales & husband, Orlando

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, 2 Great-Nephews, 1 Great-Niece &
Numerous Uncles & Aunts

Pallbearers:
Gustavo Tovar, Jr., Brady A. Tovar, Jeffry Rico,
Reyes Rico, Jose Guadalupe Tovar, Jose Elorza,
Orlando Perales, Isidro Martinez & Jonathan Rico

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

04/11/2015

Dolores Ann Walker, 78, of Center, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Walker was born May 14, 1936 in Center to Tilmon Warr and Gladys Hughes Warr. She was a teacher in the Children’s Department of First Baptist Church.

She is survived by
Husband: Gene Walker of Center

Children:
Laura Walker of Center
Steve Walker and wife, Catherine, of Buna

Grandchildren:
Caitlin Stevens and husband, Bart, of College Station
Lane Walker of College Station

Brothers:
Kenneth Warr of Caren Crow, Louisiana
Gaylon Warr of Ft. Walton, Florida

Pallbearers will be Barton Brown, John Black, Jack Nichols, James Greer, Phil Worsham and Bryan Wages. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Giddens, McNeil Moore, John Bender and Jason Locke.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Children’s Department, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935 or Short Cemetery Fund, PO Box 854, Center, Texas 75935.

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

04/10/2015

Sarah Caldwell Lancelin, departed from her earthly home, entering into her eternal home, the Celestial City, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the age of 85.

A native of Center, Texas, Sarah had a compassionate, giving, and dedicated spirit. During her life, she touched the lives of numerous people. Sarah served 20 years as a dutiful nurse at the University of Texas Medical Branch (M.D. Anderson.) She later transitioned to positively impact the lives of our youth, serving as an educator in the Houston Independent School District for over 20 years. She held membership in many organizations and received a host of acclamations, awards, and certifications. Sarah was a dynamic mother, an amazing grandmother, an affectionate sister, a remarkable neighbor, and an incredible friend. Her worldly knowledge coupled with her immediate experience yielded positive results. She was a committed community activist, a profound public speaker, and an avid gardener who enjoyed landscaping.

She was the mother of four children: Brenda Taylor, Lynda Mosley, Joel Moore and Yvonne Winston. Sarah was a grandmother of six children and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, twelve siblings, and one great grandchild.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory a sister, Leanna Martin Goree, her children, grandchildren, family members, loved ones and dear friends.

Homegoing services will be held on Monday, April 13, 2015, 9:00AM-11:00AM (Viewing), 11:00AM (Service), Palm Center Church of Christ, 6103 Beekman Road, Houston, Texas 77021.

Services are under the direction of McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home, Houston, Texas. Online condolences can be signed at www.mccoyandharrison.com.

04/09/2015

Delores Jo Nichols was born July 13, 1947 in Garrison, Texas to Emmitt and Annie (Barton) Moore. She entered into rest on April 2, 2015 in Lufkin, Texas.

Memorial Service will be, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 10:30 am at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Garrison, Texas

Surviving Family:
Husband:
John D. Nichols of Garrison, Texas

Sister:
Barbara Frederick of Garrison, Texas

Daughters:
Deana Ward and husband Brady of Bagosa, Colorado, Penny Harris and husband Brian of Garrison, Texas

14 Grandchildren
9 Great-Grandchildren

Sister-In-Law: Shirley Palmer of Lake of Pines, Texas

Numerous nephews, nieces and a host of friends

Preceded in death by: Daughter Susan Ann Berry son-in-law Joe Berry and both parents

Service under the directions of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas

04/08/2015

Brooksie Griffin Tindol, 67, of Center, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery.

Mrs. Tindol was born March 13, 1948 in Center to George Wesley Griffin and Lois Campbell Griffin.

She is survived by
Husband: Roy Tindol of Center

Children:
Sylvia McDonald of Timpson
Johnny Tindol and wife, Jolene, of Joaquin
Ricky Tindol and wife, Diane, of Shelbyville

Son-in-law: Tamer Hannah of Dallas

Grandchildren:
Ryan McDonald
Shelby Tindol
Steven Tindol
Jessica Tindol
Mitchell Tindol
Mena Hannah
Eric Hannah

Great Grandchildren:
Madelyn Choice
Cherish Choice

Sisters:
Bobbie Roberts and husband, Troy
Barbara Cruse
Betty Shull and husband, George
Beverly Hendricks and husband, Larry
Brenda Farmer

Brother: Ray Griffin and wife, Ilene

Preceded in death by
Daughters: Susan Tindol, Amanda Hannah
Parents: George Wesley Griffin and Lois Campbell Griffin
Sister: Billie Watson
Brothers: Burnice Griffin, Johnny Griffin

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

Wayne Gundermann, 60, of Center, Texas, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at St. Luke Health Memorial of Lufkin.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Emken Linton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 13th at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City. Rosary to follow Visitation at 7:00 p.m.

Wayne Gundermann was born June 23, 1954, In Texas City, to Walter Gundermann, Jr. and Dorothy LaCombe Gundermann. He graduated from Texas City high school and was employed with Tyson foods as a Truck Driver. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Center, Texas. Wayne will always be remembered for his wittiness.

He is preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Lacombe Gundermann; grandmother, Kathryn Gundermann Carlin; grandfather’s, Walton Gundermann, Flournoy Carlin; cousins, Danny and Ronnie Gundermann;

Survivors include:

His wife of 33 years: Karen Zwahr Gundermann

Daughters:
Kayla Gundermann
Kelly Trevino

Son: Wayne Gundermann, Jr.

Father: Walter Gundermann, Jr.

Sister: Dianne Incalcaterra, and husband, Artie

Brother: Walter Gundermann III, and wife, Joan

Grandchildren:
Michael
Sydney
Jonathon Trevino
Brooke May
Kaylie Gundermann
John and Hayley Hardage

Great-grandchildren:
Joshua James
Kaden Jacee
Kyle Trevino

Numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and many friends.

04/07/2015

Mr. Royce (Red) Raymond Earl, 71, of Timpson passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015.

Funeral services will be held on April 11, 2015 starting at 11am at First Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson, Pastor Harold Patton, officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Timpson.

Royce was born in Timpson to the late Mr. Benny Early and Mrs. Juanita Earl and his grandparents were the late Mr. Oliver Earl and Mrs. Fannie Earl. He received his education at Timpson ISD and he was a member of the class of 1963.

His livelihood included cattle, which he enjoyed raising, and logging. He attended Smith Chapel Baptist Church in Timpson.

Royce leaves to cherish memories:
Wife: Alice Sue Earl of Timpson
Daughters:
Sandee Davis of Houston
Jerlina Morrision (Dwight) of Ft. Campbell, Kentucky

Granddaughter: Nadirah Perkins of Houston
Brother: Willie Earl (Joe) of Timpson
God-daughter: Aliyah Glacier (LeLe) of Timpson and a host of cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother Benny Louis Earl.

Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home.

Jane Lillian Allen, 68, of Nacogdoches, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2015 at Saints Rest Cemetery in Nacogdoches County.

Ms. Allen was born September 9, 1946 in Lufkin to James Sidney Allen and Mary Frances Edwards Allen.

She is survived by
Children:
James Colwell Sr. and wife, Brandy, of Nacogdoches
Mary Colwell of Martinsville
Misty Golden and husband, Robert, of Buna

Grandchildren:
Kayla Colwell
Hollie Colwell
James Colwell Jr.
Lydell Berg Jr. and wife, Crystal
Katie Byrd and husband, Chester
Christopher Golden
Luke Doles and wife, Cara
Samantha Knight
Heather Jernigan
Lillian Jernigan

Great Grandchildren:
Breia
Cody
Aubrey
Ataley
Mikyla
Christian
Presliee
Sarah

Sisters:
Cindy Lynch and husband, Jack, of Martinsville
Mary Ann Allen of Cushing

Uncle: Guy Long and wife, Loma of Nacogdoches

Special Friend: Clarence Stockton of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: James Sidney Allen and Mary Frances Edwards Allen
Brothers: Harry Allen, Sam Allen

Pallbearers will be Chester Byrd, Christopher Golden, Luke Doles, Dustin Windham, James Colwell and Jack Lynch. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Golden, Lydell Berg Jr.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to help with final expenses.

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

04/06/2015

Janet Elaine Cunning Clark, 64, of Center, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Larry Byrd and Bro. Don Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Clark was born March 10, 1951 in Amarillo to George T. Cunning and Penny Lorene Wunneberger Cunning. She loved to garden and paint. She was a member of Neuville Baptist Church in the Neuville Community of Shelby County.

She is survived by
Husband: George R. Clark of Center, Texas

Sons:
Scooter Clark and wife, Stacie, of Center, Texas
Chris Clark and wife, Sena, of Center, Texas

Grandchildren:
Colby Clark and wife, Jessi
Zac Clark
Christopher P. Clark
Brett Clark
Shealyn Clark

Great-Grandchildren:
Lexi Clark
C.J. Clark
Elijah Clark

Brother: George T. Cunning Jr. and wife, Laura, of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Sister: Janice Denniston and husband, Lloyd, of Highland Village, Texas

Best Friend: Renea Sanders of Center, Texas

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: George T. Cunning and Penny Lorene Wunneberger Cunning
Daughter: Penny Lynn Clark
Brother: Sammy Cunning

Pallbearers will be Colby Clark, Brett Clark, Zac Clark, Gaije Ranes, Christopher P. Clark and Garrett Stanley.

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