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03/31/2013

Amy Lee Wilburn, 89, of Center, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center.  She was born April 10, 1923 in Shelby County to William Hess Baker and Winnie Lucinda Cox Baker.  She loved being with her family, working with her flowers and being outside. Ms. Wilburn was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating.  Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center. 

Pallbearers will be Rodney Boniol, Jeff Boniol, Kevin Boniol, C.J. Boniol, Danny Lawrence and Jason Wilburn.

She is survived by
Daughter: Mary Boniol and husband, Cliff

Son: Jimmy Wilburn and wife, Gay Nell

Grandchildren:
Tammie Lawrence and husband, Danny
Rodney Boniol and wife, Kim
Jeff Boniol and wife, Jeannie
Kristle Walker and husband, Kevin
Kevin Boniol
Clifton James Boniol
Cindy Halstead and husband Hugh
Jason Wilburn and wife, Joy
Christy Patterson

Thirteen Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Erdis Greer
Era Porter
Sarah Lee

Brother: Tommy Baker and wife, Dorothy

Preceded in death by
Husband: Noah Wilburn
Son: David Wilburn
Infant Son
Parents: William Hess Baker and Winnie Lucinda Cox Baker
Sisters: Neva Smith, Lucille Wilburn and Hazel Coward
Brothers: Hurshel Baker, Richard Baker and Nolan Baker

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

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03/29/2013

Johnny Howard Braxton, 70, of the Antioch Community, Center, Texas, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 in Shreveport, LA.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Smith Cemetery with Bro. Buddy Gray officiating. No visitation is scheduled.

He was born February 11, 1943 in Shelby County to Marion and Mary Katherine (Anderson) Braxton. He retired from the Carpenters Local Union #764 after 29 years of services.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Marion & Mary Katherine Braxton, Wife, Carolyn Ann Braxton, Son, Johnny Lynn Braxton & Brother, James Spencer Braxton.

He is survived by:
Daughter:
Patricia Adkison & husband, David of Logansport
Son:
Tommy Braxton & wife, Kelly Jean of Center
Grandchildren:
Ashley Lynn Adkison
Christina Danielle Adkison
Carol Ann Braxton
Thomas Glenn Braxton, Jr.
Annie Jo Hatcher
Great Grandchild:
Trenton Miles Hatcher

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

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Carol Spruiell, of Shelbyville, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Marble Falls at the age of 69. Carol was born August 2, 1943 in Panhandle, Texas to John McCrary and Mae Celestine Sanders Weeks. She moved to Shelbyville from Marble Falls, Texas in 1996. Carol grew up and attended school in Quanah, Texas. She married J. C. Spruiell on March 3, 1967 in Brownwood. Carol was employed as realtor at Coldwell Banker in Odessa for 12 years and retired to Marble Falls and then Shelbyville. She served in in the Joaquin Chapter of The Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife and enjoyed her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C.; son Timothy Brian; parents, John McCrary and Mae Celestine Sanders Weeks; stepfather Lawrence Weeks, and a brother, Don Weeks.

Those left to mourn her passing include her son Jesse and wife Shelli Spruiell of Marble Falls; stepdaughter Jan and husband Ted Currington of Shallowater; six grandchildren: U.S. Army Specialist Justin Spruiell and wife Kristin, U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Corky Spruiell and wife Marci, Randall Spruiell, Landon Spruiell, Christi and husband Matt Reed, Chad and wife Ann Currington, six great-grandchildren: Cale Spruiell, Layton and Kyler Reed, and Brylee, Brinley, and Bristyn Currington; two brothers Sidney Weeks of Altus, Oklahoma and Troy of Vicksburg, Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Bobby Warr officiating. Graveside memorial will follow at Strong Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Monday, April 1, 2013 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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

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Graveside service for Uradee (Baker) Dockrell, of Pasadena, TX, will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 1, 2013, at Shady Grove Cemetery, Timpson, TX, with Rev. Rick Anderson officiating.

Her full name was Uradee Baker Dockrell, but everyone called her Aunt Tenchie. Born in Timpson, Texas, November 24, 1915, she was 97 years old when she passed away in Center, Texas on March 28, 2013.

Her parents were William Thomas “Tom” Baker and Arie Richards Baker. Her brother and sisters were
Erel Baker Rhodes Laake, Walter Thomas “Jack” Baker, Thelma Baker Moore, Katie Baker Cole, and Yvonne Baker Baker. She was married to Melvin Dockrell July 13, 1948, and he preceded her in death.

During World War II she served as an aviation defense contractor and was an airplane ferry pilot, flying the new airplanes to the Army from the assembly plant. Tenchie grew up in Shelby County, Texas. She graduated from Timpson High School and was a college graduate. She had a long professional career with the Texas Employment Commission in Pasadena, Texas. Tenchie was also a licensed beautician.

Other family members include nephews Tommy Moore, Phillip Baker, and Ronnie Cole; nieces Avie Rhodes and Shelba Rhodes (deceased); 12 great nieces and nephews and 8 great great nieces and nephews.

To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975.

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03/27/2013

Kenneth Oates, 73, of Magnolia, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Shenandoah. He was born August 31, 1939 in Sugarland to Edwin Fred Oates and Velma Holt Brear. Mr. Oates, a 1965 graduate of Texas A & M University, retired as a drilling engineer from British Petroleum after 33 ½ years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church in The Woodlands, where he served as a Deacon. He also led the planning for senior adult activities and service opportunities.

He especially loved serving in his community. For over 25 years he was a volunteer crew leader in Rebuilding Together Houston – a volunteer home repair program designed to provide no cost home repair to low income homeowners. Ken served as the Community Volunteer member of the Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee since his retirement in 1999.

He was also instrumental in developing a home building team within his church to serve through Habitat for Humanity focusing on low income housing development in the Conroe area.

Through each of these organizations he was known for his faithful service and tireless devotion.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013 at Lone Cedar Baptist Church in Joaquin with Bro. John Bernard officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery.

He is survived by wife: Judy Oates of Magnolia

Daughters:
Lisa Crofton and husband, Jeff of Katy
Julie Oates of Houston
Cheryl Bernard and husband, John of Plano
Charla Rainey of Nashville

Son: Craig Rainey of Houston

Granddaughters:
Katie & Madison Crofton
Kristen Reid
Kassi Noyes
Katelyn Bernard

Great Grandchildren:
Jake, Ashlyn, Issac, Asa, Sadie and Ellie

Mother-in-law: Ruby Rhodes of The Woodlands

Brothers:
Don Oates and wife, Freya of Deer Park
Burt Johnson and wife, Linda of Spring
Jeff Johnson and wife, Andrea of Magnolia

Sister: Suzanne Hooks and husband, P.J. of Crosby

A number of friends and extended family

Memorial donations may be made to Account for the Future through First Baptist Church of The Woodlands, 11801 Grogan’s Mill Road, The Woodlands, Texas 77380.

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

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Funeral services for Mr. Billy Wayne Hailey, 51, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 29, 2013, at First Baptist Church, Timpson, with Rev. Rick Anderson and Rev. Cliff Hughes officiating. Mr. Hailey passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Timpson.

Billy was born September 4, 1961, in Carthage, TX, to parents James A. “Bill” Hailey and Olga Mims Hailey Hughes. He graduated from Timpson High School in 1980. Billy’s love and service for Timpson began while he was still a teenager. He has been a member of the Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service for over 25 years, member of the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department since high school, and has served as Fire Chief for 25 years. Billy was owner and operator of Hailey’s Auto Service in Timpson. He was also a member of the Timpson City Council for over 20 years and a member of Timpson First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife Jill Hailey of Timpson; mother Olga Hughes and husband Gerald of Timpson; sons Greg Hailey and wife Michelle of Timpson and Rusty Nix and wife Morgan of Garrison, TX; daughter Misty Lilly and husband Jay of Joaquin, TX; brother David Hailey and wife Lisa of Center, TX; sister Debbie Golden and husband R. J. of Timpson; and 5 grandchildren: Jacie, Jake, and Jackson Lilly and Hunter and Brycen Nix.

Billy Hailey was preceded in death by his father James A. “Bill” Hailey.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. Donations may be made to Timpson Volunteer Fire Department or Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

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03/26/2013

Homero C. Canales, 73, passed away March 25, 2013 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born November 5, 1939 in Laredo, Texas. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was stationed in Germany. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University – College Station in 1962 and was a proud “fightin’ Texas Aggie”. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s University – School of Law and was a prominent South Texas defense attorney for over 41 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Alice and the Adult 4 Men’s Sunday School Class.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosa and Guadalupe Canales of Laredo, Texas and one sister, Florencia (Polly) Herring of Helotes, Texas

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Holmgreen Mortuary with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Alice, Texas. A luncheon for family and friends will be served 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 29th at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Alice Joy (A.J.) Canales of Alice, Texas; two daughters, Jessica (Lee) Lundin of Austin, Texas and Allyson Jones of Brooklyn, New York; one son, Ron (Annette) Jones of Austin, Texas; one sister, Raquel Vidaurri of Laredo, Texas; two brothers, Wallace (Carmelita) Canales of Alice, Texas and Luis (Lesbia Cecilia) Canales of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Alexandra Lundin, Dane Lundin, Kate Jones and Tory Jones; and a very special friend, Bea Garza. Last but not least, Homero and A.J.’s numerous four-legged family members, in particular, his Chihuahua, “Romeo” who was his faithful and loyal companion.

One of the highlights of his career was representing the Mayor of Alice, at the time, in a custody battle for a five pound shitzu, “Panchito”. The case drew national media attention and even made the front page of the New York Post; something that most attorneys and judges strive for.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the local animal rescue group, N.O.A.H. and mailed to P.O. Box 833, Alice, Texas 78333.

To leave condolences please visit www.holmgreenmortuaryinc.com.

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03/25/2013

Buster Ray Soape, 84, of the Old Center Community, Tenaha, Texas, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at his residence.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with masonic rites given by Tenaha Masonic Lodge #737. Graveside service will follow at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County with military honors under the direction of Barksdale Air Force Base. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born June 23, 1928 in Panola County to Joe and Fannie Mae (Johnson) Soape. He retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service and he also retired from Temple Inland after 15 years. He was a member of the Word of Faith Church in Carthage.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Joe & Fannie Soape; Sister, Edith Wooten; Brother, Joebob Soape; Brother, Claudia D. Soape; & Sister, Kate Hoard.

He is survived by wife: Clara Mae “Kitty” Soape of Old Center Community, Tenaha

Son: Donald Ward of Nacogdoches

Son: Raybob Soape of Tenaha

Daughter: LaJuan Fox of Sealy

3 Step-children:
Roger Smith & wife, Andrea of Nurnburg, Germany
Scott Norman & wife, Roxanne of Carthage
Tonja Norman of Tenaha

8 Grandsons
8 Granddaughters

Sister: Betty Finklea of Houston

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

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Shirley Reynolds, 84, of Center, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at Lufkin Memorial Hospital.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born January 16, 1929 in Shelby County to George and Ruby (Sanders) Smith. She was member of the Latter Day Saints Mormon Church.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, George & Ruby Smith & Sister, Betty Smith.

She is survived by husband of 64 years: Bill C. Reynolds of Center

Son & Daughter-in-law:
Bill C. Reynolds, Jr. & wife, Alice of Bossier City, LA
George Leslie Reynolds of Center

Grandchildren:
Seth Reynolds & wife, Holly
Joel Reynolds
Zach Reynolds
Mattie Reynolds
Gabe Reynolds

1 Great Granddaughter

Brother & Sister-in-law: George M. Smith, Jr. & wife, Sarah of Center

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

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Jospeh E. (Joe Edd) King, 79 of Garrison, Texas passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 in Garrison, Texas. He was born November 2, 1933 in Rusk Co., Texas to John Reagan King and Fronnie Arrington King. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Garrison, Texas and was retire from Western Union.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 12:30pm to 2pm at Garrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held March 27, 2013 at 2pm with Bro. John McGuire to officiate. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Garrison, Texas.

Surviving family include:
Wife: Reta King of Garrison, Texas

Sons:
Gregory Scott King and wife Michelle of Cushing, Texas
John Dulaney King of Garrison

Grandchildren:
Scott and Lacie King of Pleaston, Texas
Brittany King of Garrison
Michaell King of Nacogdoches, Texas
Brandon King of Garrison
Amy King of Lufkin, Texas

Great Grandchildren: Austin King and Avery King of Pleaston, Texas

Brother: W.R. King and wife Dorothy of Garrison

Sister-in-law: Bess King of Dallas, Texas

Special Brother-in-law: Buddy Williamson of Garrison

Host of other relatives and friends

He was preceded in death by son, Joseph Reagan King; bother parents; and 7 brothers and sisters

Pallbearers will be Gus Irwin, Ronnie Daughtery, Howard Lee Powers, Joe Langford, Gary Corley, Bill Story, Rodney Hulet, Melvin Bell, and Bill Stanaland.

Funeral services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

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Funeral services for Miss Geraldine Smith, 69, of Tenaha, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Russ Atwood officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. Family visitation will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Don Dial, Jessie Bounds, Waylon Moore, Brian Moore, Eric Endsley and Bobby Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Rushing and William Penn Rushing.

Miss Geraldine Smith was born on January 10, 1944 in Grigsby, Shelby County, Texas to Joe “Monk” Engram Smith and Della Parrish Smith. Geraldine went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Tenaha, Texas, surrounded by loving family and friends. Geraldine moved from Shelby County, Texas to Houston, Texas in 1948. Geraldine moved back to Shelby County in Tenaha, Texas in January of 1973, where she was employed by Tenaha ISD until 1983. She worked in the nursery at First Baptist Church of Tenaha for 38 years. Children were the love of her life and she loved them all. Geraldine was never married or blessed with children, but she was caretaker to hundreds of children during her lifetime. She was a friend to all and loved by everyone. Miss Smith is preceded in death by her parents and loving step-father, Wilburn Jefferson Luman; brothers, Billy Ray Smith, J.W. (Jake) Smith and Carl J. Smith; sister, Minnie Mae Luman and ten half brothers and sisters.

Miss Smith is survived by her three nieces and three nephews, Sue Smith of Tenaha, Texas, Dale and Bobbie Luman of Jasper, Texas, Gary Smith of Houston, Bobby Smith of Gary, Texas, Helen and Victor Slanina of California and Pattie and Mark Foster of Tatum, Texas; six great nieces and nephews, Jeffrey Anderson, Megan Wilson, William, Christopher and Eric Endsley and Rebecca Kennon; three great great nieces and nephews, Colby and Miley Wilson and Brysun Endsley. She leaves behind two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Smith of Tenaha, Texas and Rachel Smith of Tatum, Texas; special aunt, Jewel Whitton of Center, Texas; lifelong best friends, Florence Rushing of Deer Park, Texas and Willie Faye Ward of Nacogdoches, Texas.

A heartfelt thank you to HeartsWay Hospice and her home church, First Baptist Church of Tenaha, Texas.

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

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Mr. Joe Louis Napier, age 67, of San Augustine County, passed from this life, on Sunday, March 24, 2013, in San Augustine County.

Joe was born to Sarah E. (Remedies) Napier and John David Napier on February 2, 1946, in Zwolle, Louisiana. He served in the United States Air Force, was employed as a welder for Temple Inland. He was a member of the Grace Community Church in San Augustine.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Bro. Doyle Jones officiating. Interment will be at 3 p.m. in the Aimwell Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas.

Those who are left to cherish his memory include, His son, Charlie Napier and his wife, Paula of Mansville, La; Daughters, Beverly Killian of Many, La; Amber Napier of San Augustine, and Ashley Napier of San Augustine; Grandchildren, Dallas Napier, Caleb Killian, and Jaicee Killian, and Great-Grandchildren, Evelyn Napier; Brother, Johnny Paul Napier and his wife, Janice of Milam; Sisters, Mary Bernice Napier of Zwolle; Betty Joe Castillo, and her husband, Anthony of Pineland; Martha Napier of Zwolle, Esther Ortega of Gulf Port, Alabama and Bonnie Laverne Davis and her husband, Robert of Pineland.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and John Napier, along with Brothers, David Napier and Jackie Napier.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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03/24/2013

Jerry Whitaker Jr. "J-Wick" was born March 3, 1981. He attended public school in Tyler, Texas and then attended Job Corps where he graduated and achieved a degree as an electrician. He received Christ at an early age and was a member of Harvestime International.

He was united in homy matrimony to Miss Vonda Harrison and to their union God blessed them with two wonderful daughters, Breunna and Camille.

He leaves to cherish his loving wife Vonda Whitaker; two daughters Breunna and Camille; his parents Jerry and Glenda Whitaker; his brothers Michael Curl and wife Janet, Keithan Horn and wife Nicole, Patrick Horn and wife Valarie; his sister Karoletha Jordan and husband Eric; grandparents Beatrice and J.T. Bratchett and numerous uncles, aunts, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Lucy Wade and grandfather Jeff Whitaker Jr.

A homecoming celebration in loving memory of Jerry Whitaker Jr. was held Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 1pm at Goodwill Baptist Church, Pineland, Texas.

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

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Sa'Marianna Ni'Kierra TyShay Suell was born March 14, 2013 to Ms. Samantha Suell and Anthony Wallace in Galveston, Texas. She departed this life on March 14, 2013.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, great-grandmothers, and great-grandfathers.

She leaves to mourn; her mother and father, Ms. Samantha Suell and Anthony Wallace; one brother; her grandmothers and grandfathers; great-grandparents; and a host of aunties, uncles, cousins, and friends.

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

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Byron Cage Tutt, 23 of Nacogdoches, passed away Wednesday evening, March 20, 2013 in San Marcus, Texas. He was born to Charles Tutt of Nacogdoches and Leonla Waytt Tutt of Shelbyville, Texas. Services will be held at 1pm Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Center Triumph Church, Center, Texas. Interment to follow at Bennett Chapel Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas. Officiating services is Rev. W.R. Ricks.

He is survived by:

Father: Charles Tutt of Nacogdoches, TX

Mother: Leonla Waytt Tutt of Shelbyville, TX

Brothers:
Charles A Tutt of Nacogdoches, TX
Demontreal Tutt of Nacogdoches, TX
Dewayne Wyatt of Arlington, TX
Derrick Wyatt of Brazoria, TX

Sister: Deshun Gregory of Shelbyville, Tx

Grandmother: Cora Tutt of Nacogdoches, TX

Grandparents: Waymon and Hazel Bolton of Shelbyville, TX

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

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03/22/2013

Colin James Marshall was born in Houston, Texas on May 5, 1988. He was raised in Friendswood, Texas by his mother and father James and Karen.

Colin was well known, even through childhood, to be the funny guy in the room. Whenever Colin was around it didn't take long before someone, or everyone, was literally rolling on the floor laughing. He was a friend to those in need when they needed him. Whether it was fixing a computer, lifting a car to change a tire, or just being an ear to listen, Colin's heart was always open, 24/7. Colin had an intuitive knack for knowing just when his family and friends needed him the most. Colin's interests included computers, robotics, astro-physics, aeronautical sciences, flying planes, scuba diving, and video games just to name a few. He was always exploring new activities both to keep him entertained and to challenge his intellect. He was also incredibly passionate about his job and position in the United States Air Force. Colin was recently promoted to Staff Sergeant, and had graduated at the top of his class in Airmen Leadership School, receiving the Academic Achievement Award. He was credited by numerous classmates as being the main advocate for them passing ALS with him.

Colin's love of his family and friends was limitless and without judgment. When it comes to men who love without condition, Colin was a shining example. He lived his life by the Marshall Family motto, "Veritas Vincit", which means, "Truth Conquers." He wore his heart on his sleeve, and wasn't afraid to sacrifice himself for those he loved.

Colin James Marshall passed away while on active duty with the USAF on March 19, 2013 at the age of 24. He is survived by his mother and father, James William and Karen Jo Marshall, his sister Kelly Elizabeth Marshall, and his brother and sister-in-law Sean William and Michelle Lynn Marshall, many aunts and uncles, dozens of cousins, and hundreds of friends around the nation.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel. A Military Honors graveside service will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

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

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Barra Nicole Kutner, 25, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Houston, Texas. She was born October 3, 1987 in Houston to Richard Kutner and Penny Campbell.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2013 at Reynold Cemetery in Dreka with Bro. Kerry Green officiating.

She is survived by:
Newborn baby, born on February 6, 2013: Beau Edward Zalenski of Houston

Mom: Penny Younker and husband Don of Houston

Father: Richard Kutner of Houston

Brother: Ryan Kutner of Houston

Step-brothers: Devon and Dalton Younker of Houston

Grandparents: Daniel and Shirley Harrington of Dreka

Aunts:
Michelle LaVergne of Port Neches
Kathy Friedman of New Jersey
Charlotte Heffler of Austin

Uncle:
Tod LaVergne of Port Neches
Marvin Heffler of Austin

Cousins:
Adam and Eric Friedman of New Jersey
Michael and Marissa Heffler of Austin

Numerous close friends and family

She has followed her recently deceased grandfather James "Sonny" Campbell to Heaven, along with other Campbells, Reynolds, Kutners, and Wagstaffs.

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

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Billie Jean Livingston, 80, of Center, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Holiday Nursing Home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with James Higginbotham officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. from 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born August 12, 1932 to Martin and Bessie Mae (Fleming) Shofner. She was member of the Church of the Nazarene.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Martin & Bessie Shofner and Husband, Leon Livingston.

She is survived by:
2 Children:
Jerry Livingston & wife, Laura of College Station
Linda Dawson & husband, Chester of Center

Grandchildren:
Dillon & Heathryn Livingston
Lindsay Dawson & Eric Smith of College Station
Cody Dawson & Fiancé, Jessica Bridges of Center

Brothers & Sisters:
James Shofner & wife, Rosa of Center
Delbert Shofner & wife, Carol of California
Mary Reichel & husband, Jerry of Danciger
Edna Birdwell & husband, Bryant of Cushing
Linda Henderson & husband, Joe of Blooming Grove, Texas
Kathi Howard & husband, Dewey of Center

Numerous Nieces & Nephews & Great Nieces & Nephews

Pallbearers:
Del Birdwell, Marty Cox, Patrick Reichel, Scott Reichel, Dillon Livingston & Cody Dawson

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

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03/21/2013

JoAnn Lindsey, 79 passed away on March 20, 2013 after a long battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s. JoAnn graduated from Timpson High School in 1950 and attended Stephen F. Austin University. She was born September 19, 1933 to Luther and Celeste (Tyer) Lindsey in Timpson, TX. She was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Ray Lindsey.

She is survived by sons William Ronald Davis, Gilmer Randall Ross, Charles Mitchell Ross, Jr., Larry Wayne Ross, Jimmy Earl Deason, daughters Jamie Jo (Deason) Stegall, Teresa Ann Adams, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, TX, on Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm followed by graveside services at Woodlawn Cemetery with William Ronald Davis officiating.

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

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03/20/2013

Daniel Paul Robbins, 73, of Carthage, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Huntington. He was born July 10, 1939 in Nevada to Ebert Early Robbins and Catherine Jackson Robbins. He was a member of Carthage Church of Christ. Mr. Robbins was a faithful man of God and a loving, dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Carthage Church of Christ in Carthage with Steve Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Mr. Robbins’ sons and sons-in-law, and Bobby Owens of Carthage, TX.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Toshi Renee White and husband, Kent of Lufkin
Valarie Kay Davis and husband, Glen of Huntington
Shelly Marlene Quintero of Huntington

Sons:
Tol Alvin Miller Jr. and wife, Peggy of Austin
Johnny Lee Miller and wife, Rhonda of Center
Eddie Lynn Miller and wife, Patty of Tenaha
Richard Dale Miller and wife, Lisa of Center

Twenty-one Grandchildren, Fifteen Great Grandchildren and one on the way

Sister: Frances Connor of Jacksonville, FL

A number of nephews, nieces, and a host of friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Ebert Early Robbins and Catherine Jackson Robbins
Loving Wife: Martha Lucille Robbins

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

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Otha Mack , 68 of Timpson, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas. Funeral services for Mr. Mack will be Saturday, March 23, at 2:30pm. Visitation will be at Hicks Chapel, Friday, March 22, 2013, from 6pm-8pm. Services will be at New Prospect Baptist Church in the New Prospect Community. Rev. O.C. Mack will be officiating. Burial will be at Bo Bo Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas.

Survivors are wife, Ollie Mack of Timpson, Texas

Sons:
Eddie Wayne Reed of Timpson, Texas
Otha Mack Jr
Tommy Reed

4 Daughters:
Cathy Caraway of Timpson, Texas
Lisa Caraway of Timpson, Texas
Berdie Richards
Mattie Caraway of Humble, Texas

Brother: O.C. Mack (Connie) of Waco, Texas
Sister: Helen (Ronald) Peoples of Waco, Texas

Services under the direction of Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas.

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03/18/2013

Emma Rose Landry Hicks passed away on March 18, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on January 12, 1929 in Crowley, LA to Obre Landry and Evelyn Faulk Landry.

While just a teenager and working at the movie theater in Baytown, Rose ran into a handsome, young sailor home on leave from the Navy. Oly Hicks and Rose fell in love and after a whirlwind courtship, they married. Following his discharge from the Navy, they continued to live in Baytown until moving to La Porte in the early 50’s. Even after they moved to La Porte, Rose worked at Scarborough’s Drugstore in Baytown for many years before purchasing a hamburger shop in La Porte. Pete’s Place is remembered fondly by many longtime La Porte residents as the best place in town to get a hamburger. Although she loved her many loyal customers, after a dozen or so years she decided it was time to retire and enjoy a slower pace of life. Soon after she sold Pete’s Place, her husband joined her in retirement and they moved to East Texas. They lived in Center for about 20 years before Oly passed away. They enjoyed 57 wonderful years of marriage before his passing. Then, Rose moved back to La Porte about 10 years ago to be near family.

While living in Center, Oly and Rose were very active in their church and enjoyed hosting fish fries at their home for the congregation. Oly was a deacon and Rose taught Sunday school for many years. They also enjoyed vacations especially their time in the Philippines. In addition, Rose loved her flowers, her purses, and her shoes. And, she loved her Western movies – most of which she knew by heart. Although Oly had been her one and only true love, John Wayne wasn’t far behind.

But her greatest joy was her loving family: son, Michael Hicks and wife Colleen of La Porte; daughter Linda Burns and husband Thomas of Shalimar, FL; and daughter Oline Cherry and husband Richard of Orlando, FL. Grandchildren are Clint Hicks and wife Gina; Clayton Burns; Amanda Burns Olabarria; Dustin Burns; A.J. Schwerdtfeger; and Rose Thomson and husband Gareth. Great-grandchildren are Hunter Hicks, Jamie Olabarria, Euan Thomson, Izabella Burn, Morgan Ewing and Hannah Ewing. Also surviving are brother Theodore Holt, Jr. and his wife Joyce, as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation for Emma Rose will be held on Thursday, March 21, from 5-7:00pm at Paul U. Lee Funeral Home, 201 South 3rd Street, La Porte. Services will be held on Friday, March 22, at 1:00pm at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Mark Redd of Bayshore Baptist Church presiding. A brief graveside service will follow at Grandview Memorial Park, 850l Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 6301 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77057 or the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation at www.toysfortots.org.

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Aaron B. Golden, 71, of Center, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Tom Barthel and Tim Perkins officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born August 28, 1941 in Shelby County to Isaiah and Mildred (Jones) Golden. He was an avid farmer, and also a member of the Arcadia Church of Christ.

He is survived by Wife: Martha Jean Golden of Center

Children:
Rodney Golden & wife, Sonya of Center
Rhonda Golden Deininger & husband, Chris of Tulsa, Ok
DeAnn Golden Jonte & husband, Jay of Oklahoma City, OK
Derek Golden of San Antonio

Step Children:
John Henry Holloway & wife ,Chelsea of Center
Holly Holloway of Center

Grandchildren:
Logan & Lance Holloway
Grace Ann Deininger
Garrett Jonte

Brother:
R.J. Golden & wife, Debbie of Center

Niece and Nephew:
Holly Golden Mikesh & husband Stacey of Center
Ryan Golden of Center

Pallbearers:
Calvin Smith, Billy Rodgers, Richard Tomlin, James Sigler, Gary “Possum” Crawford, Buddy Sowell, Lee Sowell and Kyle Bush

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

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03/17/2013

Katherine Smith Goings, 79, formerly of Center passed away February 5, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born June 11, 1933 in Nacogdoches to Joe & Verna Nettles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son Barry Wayne Smith.

She is survived by
Daughter: Rhonda McElhaney and husband, Ray of Fort Worth

Son: Perry Smith of Houston

Grandchildren:
Stacey Smith Cummings and husband, TJ of Timpson
NaShae Menefee Tuomey and husband, Ryan of Fort Worth
Barry W. Smith of New Mexico

Great Grandchildren:
Levi Cummings
Karolina Cummings
Ryleigh Tuomey

Brother:
C.W. (Buddy) Nettles of Nacogdoches

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 12:00 noon at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

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Floyd Joseph Willess Jr., 41, of Center, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 in Tyler. He was born November 15, 1971 in Georgetown to Floyd Joseph Willess Sr. and Gwen Alice Gallagher Willess.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. James Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow at Campti Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Steve Jameson, Ryan Jameson, Dennis Stokes, Steve Williams, Rickie Heinen, Paul Ketchum, Steve Corliss and Casey Hunt. Honorary pallbearer will be Tom Goodman.

He is survived by Wife: Dottie Jameson Willess of Center

Daughter: Katelyn Pearl Willess of Center

Step Son: John Anthony of Center

Mother: Gwen Alice Lewing of Belton

Sisters:
Novella Corliss and husband, Steve of Belton
Amber Stokes and husband, Dennis of Belton
Linda Jo Sheneman and husband, Rob of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Cindy Hotz and husband, Frank of Belton
Patty Espinoza and husband, Joe of Belton
Alice Ketchum and husband, Paul of Parcell, Oklahoma
Kim Williams and husband, Steve of Foster, Oklahoma
Connie Heinen of Maysville, Oklahoma

Brothers:
Mike Willess and wife, Tina of Belton
Rickie Heinen of Pyatt, Arkansas
Zack Willess of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Donald Lewing of Ft. Worth
Paul Lewing of Austin

Twenty-six nieces and nephews

Special Family:
Tom & Amber Goodman of Belton
Michael Nance of Belton
Shawn Goodman of Belton
Dustin Goodman of Belton

Preceded in death by
Father: Floyd Joseph Willess Sr.
Grandfather: Doyle Joseph Brooksman
Grandmother: Lois Andrews Willess
Grandfather: Anthony Wayne Gallagher
Step-father: James Lewing

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

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Lenora (Tiny) Alford Hughes, 88, of Center, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2013. She was born June 7, 1924 in Tenaha to Noble L. Alford and Clotile Brown Alford. Lenora (Tiny) Alford Hughes was a member of Folsom Chapel Baptist Church. On October 21, 1941, Everett Wade Hughes and Lenora Alford Hughes were united in marriage.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Green, Paul Horton, David Horton, Ron Jones, Dan Mosier, Kyle Mosier, Noble Wayne Alford, Randy Latham and David Alford.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Noble L. Alford and Clotile Brown Alford; husband, Everett Wade Hughes; one sister, Christera Holloway; two brothers, John Alford and James Alford.

Lenora (Tiny) Alford Hughes is survived by
Daughter: Ruth (Hughes) Barnett and husband, Jerry of Longview

Son: Dale Hughes and wife, Kim of Center

Granddaughter: Kandi Hughes of Center

Great Grandson: Aiden Hughes of Center

Sisters:
Tula Browning of Agua Dulce
Jackie Allen of Henderson
Alice Deloney of Harleton
Betty Adams of Dillsboro, Indiana

Brother: William Dee Alford and wife, Ann of Milan, Indiana

Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews

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

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03/16/2013

Lynda Lee Scurlock, of Dallas, went to be with Jesus Saturday, March 16, 2013. She was born March 6, 1938, in Center, Texas, the daughter of Clarence Paul and Hazel Norris Scurlock.

Lynda graduated from Center High School in Center, Texas and attended Centenary College in Shreveport transferring to SMU where she earned her bachelors and masters in education. She worked as a teacher and counselor for 40 years in the Dallas public schools. Lynda was an active member of: Lovers Lane United Methodist, Agape Sunday School class, Delta Kappa Gamma, Dallas Retired Teachers, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Dallas Arboretum volunteer. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling, bridge, gardening, fishing, and spending time with her friends and family.

She is survived by her beloved brother, Ray Scurlock and sister-in-law, Melba, and many adoring nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces and nephews.

Lynda was dedicated to education and enjoyed traveling to all parts of the world. However, she can be most characterized by her generosity which was beyond compare. She not only gave generously of her finances by establishing multiple scholarships and adding a room to school, but she gave of her time generously to not only her family but to those in need.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John T. Scurlock.

A memorial service will be held Monday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Lovers Lane United Methodist in the Sanctuary. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Fairview Cemetery in Center, Texas. Arrangements will be handled by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

Pall Bearers and Honorary Pall Bearers will be her great Nephews: Paul Dodd, Cody Lenert, Patrick Dodd, Peyton Dodd, Alexander Scurlock, Clint Scurlock, Peter Scurlock, Josh Karkoska, Daniel Karkoska, Mials Scurlock, and Tyler Scurlock.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice and/or to show an act of kindness in Lynda's memory.

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

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03/15/2013

Melvin Broadway, Sr. 69 of Huxley, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Wes Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born October 4, 1943 to Hervey Monroe and Alma Bessie (Porter) Broadway. He was a truck driver and a commercial fisherman for many years. He was member of the Lydia Missionary Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Hervey & Bessie Broadway, Daughter, Shelia Kay Broadway and Brother, Douglas Fowler.

He is survived:
Wife:
Pat Broadway of Huxley
Children:
Lisa Dupree & husband, Jerry of Nacogdoches
Teresa Ford & husband, Ricky of Tenaha
Tammy Howard of Center
Melvin Broadway, Jr. of Oklahoma
Nancy Lawhorn & husband, Jerry of Tenaha
Michael Broadway of Huxley
Megan Jeanette Broadway of Huxley
Step-Children:
Jennifer Cosby & husband, Kevin of Nacogdoches
Steven Ray Ross of Pearland
Zack Hooper of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Josh Dupree, Jason Dupree & Justin Dupree
Chris Ford, Kristi Ford, Bradley Ford & Jordan Ford
Michael Howard, Jr., Matthew Howard, Mallory Howard & Cash Tyre
MiKayla Broadway and Karley Broadway and Melvin Broadway, III
Daniel Lawhorn and David Lawhorn
Hylarie Broadway & Trevor Broadway
14 Great Grandchildren
Sister:
Yvonne Henry of Huxley
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers:
Jason Dupree, Michael Howard, Jr., Matthew Howard, Jerry Dupree,
Zack Hooper, Daniel Lawhorn, David Lawhorn, Trevor Broadway and Melvin Broadway, III
Honorary Pallbearers:
Josh Dupree, Justin Dupree, Nick Dupree & William Lee

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

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03/14/2013

Mr. Kelly O’Rear, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Willis Knighton North in Shreveport, LA.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn, Bro. Larry Trekell and Bro. Kyle Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, March 15, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born December 21, 1930 in Shelby County to Alvie and Cassie (Fleming) O’Rear. He served in the US Army for 2 years. He retired from the U.S. Forest Service after 41 years of service. He was member of the Oakland Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Alvie & Cassie O’Rear.

He is survived by:
Wife of 52 years:
Jean (Jernigan) O’Rear of Shelbyville
Daughter:
Kellie Jean Baty of Center
Son:
Jack Dale O’Rear of Shelbyville
Daughter:
Stephanie O’Rear Moore of Washington
Grandchildren:
Ramon Cade O’Rear of Shelbyville
Colton & Montana Moore of Washington
2 Brothers:
Bennie O’Rear & wife, Pat of Baton Rouge, LA
Donald O’Rear & wife, Lois of Shelbyville
Nieces & Nephew:
Sheila O’Rear of Shelbyville
Ronnie O’Rear & wife, Shirley of Florida
Kathleen Brune of Baton Rouge, LA
Pallbearers:
Don Knight, Joe Bush, Larry O’Rear, Sammy O’Rear,
Craig O’Rear, Craig Hendricks, Mark O’Rear & Tony Denby

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

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Charles Edward "Buster" Williams, age 69, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Sabine County.

He was born Aug. 27, 1943, in Nacogdoches to parents Carl Alvin Williams and Lula (Lightle) Williams. Buster was a lifelong resident of the area. He retired as Nacogdoches County's Road and Bridge Administrator after serving more than 20 years in this position.

Mr. Williams was always glad to encourage and help young people. He also enjoyed outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing.

Sports were dear to Buster as well as he enjoyed playing basketball while attending Central Heights High School and coaching his sons' youth baseball teams. He always enjoyed watching the World Series and was an avid Cowboys fan.

He was a member of the Baptist faith and enjoyed playing country and gospel music with his family.

Buster and Billie Mae Smith were married June 30, 1962. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

His survivors include his wife, Billie; sons, Charles Dwayne Williams and wife Paula of Woden, Doyle Edward Williams and wife Renee of Nacogdoches, Darrell Lynn Williams and wife Lynne of Center, and London Scott Williams of Nacogdoches; grandchildren, Melissa Williams, Steven Williams, Sydney Williams, Christopher Lewis and wife Heidi, Andrew Lewis, Brandon Lewis, Wade Williams, Keelan Williams, and Ian Williams; great-granddaughters, Heaven Laurette Hayden and Josey Lynn Hayden; sister, Pauline Davis and husband John of Nacogdoches; sisters-in-law, Floice Williams, Deborah Cotton and husband Reggie, and Joy Wilson and husband Charles "Bubba;" a special friend, Susan Nolan; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother, Robert.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, with Bro. Jerry L. Wilson and Bro. Don Noble officiating. Interment will follow Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 15, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Harrell, Gary Dale Stanaland, John Hoffman, Jeff Coats, Paul Davis, and Danny Coats. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Wilson, Chris Lewis, and Wade Williams.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association.

Services are under the direction of T.A. Lane and Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors. Online memories and condolences accepted at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

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03/12/2013

Charlcye Parker Menefee, 86, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Briarcliff Skilled Nursing Facility in Carthage. She was born March 20, 1926 in Tenaha to Ford and Bessie Parker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Tenaha.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013 at First United Methodist Church in Tenaha. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Claud Taylor and Bro. Lamar Rash officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.

Pallbearers will be Greg Covington, Dr. Kip Menefee, Chad Menefee, Bob Parker, Brack Harrison and Bob Browning.

She is survived by
Sons:
Joe Menefee and wife, Donna of Mt. Pleasant
Mitch Menefee and wife, Shannon of Tenaha

Daughter: Melissa Covington and husband, James of Nacogdoches

Daughter-in-law: Peggy Menefee of Mt. Pleasant

Eleven Grandchildren

Fifteen Great Grandchildren

One Great Great Grandchild

Brother: Dick Parker of Tenaha

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by
Parents: Ford and Bessie Parker
Husband: Max Menefee
Son: Leland Menefee
Brothers: Forrest Parker, Joseph Parker Jr., Ben Parker, William Ford Parker and Harry Parker
Sisters: Edith Roberson, Ethel Hennigan, Derrell Johnson, Mary Lee Browning, Ruth Lewis and Francis Christian

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 258, Tenaha, Texas 75974 and Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077-7491 (800)283-7800.

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

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Earnest Wade Adams, much loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Mary Jo, on March 10, 2013. Wade was born in Childress, Texas, on October 31, 1925, to Edward Frank and Maggie Mae Adams. The hallmarks of his life were his Christian faith, love of his family and his service to others through teaching Sunday school and his military service. A Master Mason, Wade also belonged to the Garrison Lodge at his death.

Wade grew up in Garrison, Texas, with his brother, Junior, and returned there in 2007 with Mary Jo to retire. However, the call of service came again as he was called to be the Mayor of Garrison from 2010-2012. Wade graduated from Garrison High School in May of 1943. On October 7, 1943, he was sworn into the Army Air Forces. He would fly on twenty-three missions out of Italy in the next year during World War II. He also served in Korea in the 5th Air Force Headquarters Comet Main Telephone Exchange. When he returned from Korea, he met and married Mary Jo, a young widow with a small son, Ronnie LewisBlakley, on December 12, 1953. They produced three children in quick succession: Angela Jo, Timothy Wade, and Cynthia Ann. They moved to Willis, Texas, to work an egg farm, but their main focus was raising the children in the Christian faith at First Baptist Church in Willis. Wade was called to be a deacon and a Sunday School teacher, an avocation that he continued for the rest of his life. Wade and Mary Jo began a successful business, Master Mist, Inc., a supermarket produce misting system company in 1986. While living in Houston, they faithfully served at First Baptist Church of Houston. They moved to Garrison in 2007 where they were living when Mary Jo passed away in the early fall of 2012. Wade moved to Houston in late 2012 to live with Angela and began a short battle with lung cancer.

Wade is survived by his children; Son, Ronnie Lewis Blakley, Daughter-in-law, Kay Blakley, both of Montgomery, Texas; Daughters, Angela Jo Brill of Houston, Texas, and Cynthia Ann Puckett and husband, Mike, of Stokesdale, North Carolina; Grandchildren, Tiffani Banuelos, Dustin Lewis Blakley, wifeKami, Kristi Lynn Williamson, Laura Caroline Brill, James Wade Brill, Ginger Ann Kesler, husband Brad, Jenifer Renee Puckett, and Hillary Michelle Puckett of Stokesdale, North Carolina; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary Jo, son, Timothy Wade and brother, Edward Frank Adams, Jr. Wade was looking forward to being united in Heaven with these loved ones.

Funeral Services will be held at First Baptist Church, Garrison, Texas, on Friday, the 15th of March at 11 A.M. Burial is to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Garrison. Visitation will be held before the funeral service at 10:00 A.M. at the church. Officiated by Rev. Mike Caloway

Pallbearers: Mike Puckett, Dustin Lewis Blakley, James Wade Brill, Dale Miller, Owen Roark, and James McCrae.

Honorary Pallbearers: Elmer Edgmon, Lane Barton and Pete Stokes

In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be made in Wade’s memory to First Baptist Church P.O. Box 99, 275 W. Magnolia, Garrison, Texas 75946

The arrangements are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

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William Levell Jones, 80, of Center, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 in Nacogdoches. He was born October 20, 1932 in Belmont, Louisiana to William Nathan Jones and Blanche Davis Jones. He was a member of Sardis Pentecostal Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Myrtle Springs Cemetery in Sabine County.

He is survived by
Son: Teral Jones and wife, Kathy in Nacogdoches

Sister: Elaine Yarbrough and husband, Joe of Tenaha

Brothers:
Harden Jones and wife, Libby of Center
Leon Foster of Center

Grandson: Brad Jones and wife, Natalie of Center

Granddaughter: Tera Jones of Center

Great Granddaughter: Brianna Jones of Center

Special Friend: Rose Williams of Saratoga

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by
Parents: William Nathan Jones and Blanche Davis Jones
Wife: Betty Jones
Sons: Jerry Wayne Jones, Ricky Jones and Kim Jones
Brothers: R.H. Jones and Elbert Jones
Sister: Marie Coombs

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

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Graveside service for James Lamar Bentley, 79, of Lufkin will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in the Whitehouse Cemetery . Mr. Bentley was born March 10, 1934 in Angelina County to the late Myrtie Opal (Caples) and Jim Townsend Bentley and died March 11, 2013 in a local hospice unit.

Mr. Bentley worked as a brick mason the majority of his life. He loved the outdoors, to hunt, fish and most of all garden.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Garry and Barbara Bentley and Terry and Teresa Bentley; daughter and son-in-law, Nita and Freddy Weeks; sons and daughter-in-laws, Jarod and Kristen Bentley; Jonathan and Elisha Bentley; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Marlie McSwain.

Thirteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Opal Smith and Jessica Myrl Thompson; brother, George Bentley, Kenneth Bentley and David Bentley.

Casketbearers will be Freddy Weeks, Alan Weeks, Trinity Bentley, Trace Bentley, Craig Lee, and Billy Ray Bentley.

Visitation will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday until service time at the cemetery.

Snead Linton Funeral Home; directors.

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03/08/2013

Mavis Hughes (Shofner), 90, of Timpson, passed away March 8, 2013 at Garrison Nursing Home in Garrison. She was born September 20, 1922 in Shelbyville to Van Buren Shofner and Susie Corbell Shofner. Mavis married Harold Hughes on March 9, 1944 and they were married for sixty-six years. She was a member of First Christian Church in Timpson.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Anderson, Glyn Yarbrough, Kirby Ramsey, John Ramsey, Billy Mack Ramsey and Patrick Ramsey.

She is survived by
Daughter: Margaret Boutte of Bossier City, Louisiana

Granddaughter: Margaret Michelle Boutte of Waco

Sister-in-law: Maebelle Yarbrough of Garrison

Niece: Suzy Galanis and husband, George of Dallas

Nephews:
Kirby Ramsey and wife, Catherine of Ruston, Louisiana
Mack Ramsey and wife, Patricia of Burfordville, Missouri
William Patrick Ramsey of Shreveport, Louisiana
Glyn Yarbrough of Nacogdoches

Great Nephews:
Matt Ramsey and wife, Rachael of Little Rock Arkansas
Alex Ramsey and wife, Jaimi of White River Junction, Vermont
John Ramsey and wife, Ashley of Shreveport, Louisiana

Great Great Nieces:
Madeline and Lorelai Ramsey of Little Rock Arkansas

Sister-in-law: Maebelle Yarbrough of Nacogdoches

Preceded in death by
Parents: Van Buren Shofner and Susie Corbell Shofner
Husband: Harold G. Hughes
Sister: Avis Ramsey
Brother-in-law: John Donece Ramsey
Son-in-law: Charles M. Boutte

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

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Funeral services for Mrs. Eudelia (Delia) Reyes Saenz, 68, of Center will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2:00pm at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Lee Saenz, Bro. Bailey Alders and Bro. John Castillo officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Laird Funeral Home from 5-7pm.

Delia was born on April 21, 1944, in Raymondville, Texas to the late Filiberto Reyes and Angelita Hernandez Reyes from Raymondville, Texas. She grew up in Raymondville, Texas and later moved to the East Texas area and resided in East Texas for about 30 years. She was an active church member and trustee for the Centro de Vida Christian Church in Nacogdoches. She had two special scriptures in the bible: Palms 91 and Acts 2:38. The love she had for her church and her church members does not begin to describe her dedication to her Lord and her church. The most important thing is her life was her family. She was a wonderful grandmother, mother and friend. To Delia she always had time to enjoy every minute to be with them, pray for them and talk about how proud she was about her kid’s professions. Delia greeted every person with a smile, she never met a stranger because she had this magnetic personality that would attract you to her to sit there and listen to her just talk about her love of life. One of her quotes was “This world is not my Home”. Gardening, pets, and doing garage sales were also her enjoyments in life. Delia, her smile, her prayers, and her personality will dearly be missed by church family, children and grandchildren. Delia “was a survivor”!

Delia is survived by her mother, Angelita Reyes of Raymondville, TX; son, Lee Saenz and wife, Tracy of Center TX; daughters, Christina Saenz Hudspeth and husband, Yancy of Center TX, Annette Saenz Montemayor and husband, Aaron of Nacogdoches, TX, Priscilla Saenz Smith and husband, Michael of Diboll, TX; grandchildren, Ashey Saenz Rooks, Randall Rooks, Austin Saenz, Quincy Hudspeth, Cole Hudspeth, Brent Hudspeth, Bradley Jones, Cody Jones, Micah Smith, Arturo Montemayor, Kenny Montemayor; sisters, Antonia Aguirre from Ft. Worth, Texas, Margaret Sosa and husband, Gilberto from New Mexico; brother, Jerry Reyes and wife Mary from Raymondville, Texas; special friend Ernesto Lopez from Center, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Maria Hernandez; father, Filiberto Reyes; brother, Filiberto Reyes, Jr.

Austin Saenz, Quincy Hudspeth, Cole Hudspeth, Brent Hudspeth, Cody Jones, Bradley Jones, and Micah Smith will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Centro de Vida Christiana, 11301 North FM 95 Nacogdoches, Texas 75961. Condolences can be shared on line at www.lairdfh.net

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Billie Marie Fitts, age 85, of the Harmony Community, San Augustine County, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 6, in San Augustine County. She was born on December 10, 1927 in the Bland Lake Community of San Augustine County, Texas to Homer Arnold and Sarah Mitchell.

Visitation was held Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm at at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11am in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Skipper Eberlan officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. She was a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church and was a medication aide for Twin Lakes Care Center.

She is survived by:
Son and Daughter-in-law: Homer Joe and Carolyn Fitts of San Augustine, TX

Grandchildren:
Lisa Cartwright of San Augustine
Linda Thornton and her husband, Charles of San Augustine
Cathy Cathey and her husband, Jimmy of Pollok

Great-Grandchildren:
Jason Cartwright of San Augustine
Heather Cathey of Pollok

Sister: Melba Valdez and her husband Robert of San Augustine

Numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Fitts; granddaughter, Kristen Cartwright; sisters, Tina Brown, Mary Milstead, and Dixie McQueen.

Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory/wymanroberts
In charge of arrangement will be Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas.

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03/07/2013

Mr. L.B. Bolton, Jr, 48 of Shelbyville, Texas passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 evening at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center, Texas.

A wake will be held Friday, March 8, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center for family and friends. Funeral services will be held 3pm Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Triumph First Pentecostal Church Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop Zep Swindle officiating. Interment will follow at Bennett Chapel Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas.

Mr. Bolton is survived by:

Wife: Janetter Bolton of Mansfield, LA.

Sons:
Zackery Bolton of Houston, Texas
Damion Bolton of Center, Texas
Anthony Rideaus of Houston, Texas
Christopher Hubbard of Houston, Texas
Damarcus Perry of Marshall, Texas
Gloria Bean Bolton of Palestine, Texas

Daughter: Takesia Perry of Mansfield, LA

Ten Grandchildren

Grandmother: Lenar Martin of Beaumont, Texas

Sisters:
Shirley Hightower of Nacogdoches, Texas
Shelia Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Sophia Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Willie Mae Cartwright of Tenaha, Texas
Mary Bennett of Mansfield, LA

Brothers:
Willie Ray Bennett of Shelbyville, Texas
Wayne Thompson of Center, Texas
Billy Bennett of Shelbyville, Texas
Larry Cartwright of Center, Texas
Kenneth Earl Bolton of Center, Texas

Mr. Bolton is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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

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Percy Garner & Son Mortuary would like to announce the death of Mrs. Christine Lane, age 60 of San Augustine, Texas. Mrs. Lane passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 at Memorial Health System of East Texas in Lufkin, Texas.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 12:30pm until 6:30pm at Garner and Son Chapel. Funeral services will be Monday, March 11, 2013 1pm True Vine Baptist Church with Rev. S.J. Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Lane Town Cemetery.

She is survived by:
Sons:
Roy Johnson (Cassandra) of San Augustine, Texas
Jerry Lane, Jr. of Humble, Texas

Daughters:
Stephaney Miller (Glen) of Lufkin, Texas
Sheila Lane Taylor (Walter Pride) of Lufkin, Texas
Kandy Holmes (Cedric) of Lufkin, Texas

16 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren

Mother: Carrie Johnson of San Augustine, Texas

Brothers:
Arthur Johnson of San Augustine, Texas
Alford Johnson (Alice) of Lufkin, Texas
Patrick Johnson (Katie) of San Augustine, Texas
Curtis Johnson of San Augustine, Texas

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

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03/06/2013

Memorial service for William H. “Bill” Todd, 87, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, March 11, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Dwayne Sowell officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be from 11:00 AM until service time at 1:00 PM on Monday. Mr. Todd passed away March 6, 2013, in Nacogdoches, TX.

Born August 27, 1925, in Bastrop, LA, William Harvey Todd was the son of the late Ray Stewart Todd and Virginia (Chenault) Todd. After graduating from high school, he served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Bill attended the University of Houston and Texas A & M University. He and Joycelyn Robicheaux were married May 29, 1955, in New Iberia, LA. Bill retired as an electrical engineer from Tuboscope.

After his retirement, Bill and Joy moved to Timpson and began to enjoy country living. Bill’s life became filled with his “cowboying” – riding horses and raising cattle. He enjoyed watching Western movies, especially those with John Wayne. Being gifted mechanically, Bill was able to fix almost anything, and he also found pleasure with woodworking. Bill was a member of Timpson Church of Christ and American Legion Post #90.

Survivors include his wife Joy Todd of Timpson; daughters: Donna Todd of Timpson, Lysa Donalson and husband Tom of East Benard, TX, and Michelle King and husband Ty of Mercer Island, WA; sons: SFC William Todd, Jr. and wife Susan of Jacksonville, TX, and David Todd and wife Carole of Houston; brothers: Stewart Todd of Nacogdoches, James Todd and wife Sally of Sugar Land, TX, Dan Todd and wife Sybil of Swartz, LA, and John Todd and wife Pat of Denton, TX. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren: Caitlin Skye Todd, Meredith Michelle Todd, Nicholas King, Jonathan King, Braden Horn Todd, Riley Todd, Kurt Todd, Wyatt Todd, Bryce Todd, and Kyle Todd.

To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements.

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03/05/2013

Ona Bella Ash went to be with her Lord and Savior in her new Heavenly Home on March 3, 2013 in Houston, Texas at the age of 96. She was born on November 21, 1916 in Timpson, Texas to John and Viola Richards. The family will receive friends for visitation 5 to 8pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Pasadena Funeral Chapel, Pasadena, Texas. Funeral services will be held 10am on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Pasadena Funeral Chapel, Pasadena, Texas. Graveside Service will be 2pm Friday, March 8, 2013 at New Prospect Cemetery, Timpson, with Rev. Rick Anderson officiating.

Ona was a resident of Pasadena, Texas since 1951, and a member of Sunset United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker, school volunteer, and beautician. Ona enjoyed gardening, quilting, and playing 42 as hobbies.

She is proceded in death by her parents, John and Viola Richards; her husband John D. Ash; and 2 sisters, Alla Mae Richards and Mary Evelyn Tilley.

Ona is survived by:
Son, John M. Ash of Pasadena, Texas

Daughter, Sheilah Kaye Hart of Houston, Texas

5 grandchildren: Michael Earl Hart, Kelly Kay Thomas, Angela Beth Looney, John Robert Ash, and Kimberly Lynn Dean

9 great grandchildren: Brandt Hart, Avery Looney, Jack Looney, Kayla Dean, Aaron Dean, Cory Hart, Patrick Thomas, Jordan Thomas, and Harlee Stevens

Numerous nieces and nephews

Along with extended family members: Karl Dean, Mark Looney, Jodi Ash, Kim Hart, Delbert Thomas

And life-long friend Rosa Recio

Services are under the direction of Pasadena Funeral Chapel, Pasadena, TX

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Funeral services for Mr. Dewey Gardner (53) of Center will be Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 1:00pm at Charroll Chapel CME Church in Shelbyville, Texas. Dewey died on February 28, 2013, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches, Texas. Rev. Armond Cauley will be officiating.

Survivors:

Daughter, Shayvon Jenkins (Donny) of Shelbyville, Texas

Sisters:
Dorothy McCollister (Leo) of Center, Texas
Dorothy LaVearn Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Annie Mae Gardner of Center, Texas
Darlene Gardner (Lonnie) of Shelbyville, Texas

Visitation will be at Hicks Chapel, Friday, March 8, 2013, from 6-8p.

Burial will be at St. John Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas.

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03/04/2013

Sybil Powdrill Locke, 92, of Orange, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 in a Private Care Facility in Orange. Born on August 11, 1920 in Joaquin, Texas to her parents, Truitt Powdrill and Junie (McGee) Powdrill, she lived in Orange for 64 years, she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Orange, she was a homemaker and she worked as a seamstress making clothes for many people in the community. Mrs. Locke enjoyed quilting, cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will also be remembered for the many pots of her vegetable soup that all of her family enjoyed.

Mrs. Locke is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 65 years, Vernon L. Locke; her granddaughter, Amy Hudnall and her stepmother, Maggie Powdrill.

Those who will most cherish her memory are her daughter, Cindy Naivar and husband, Bill of Hiram, Georgia; her sons, Tommy Locke and wife, Helen of Kirbyville and Gene Locke and wife, Vicky of Orange; her grandchildren, Jennifer Blount, Lori Romano, Diane Murray, Larry Locke and Trey Naivar; her great grandchildren, John Blount, Destrick Back, Brad Murray, Kristen Murray, Bobby Murray, Katie Ames, Kelsey Murray, Kelly Murray, Brittany Leffew, Kirsten Fournet, Sierra Locke, Reece Locke, Christopher Romano, Victoria Romano and Reggie Romano; sixteen great great grandchildren and numerous members of her extended family.

Graveside services to honor Mrs. Locke’s life will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin, Texas with Bill Baker, great nephew of Mrs. Locke, officiating. Interment will follow services where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. A gathering of Mrs. Locke’s family and friends will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuenralhome.com

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Mr. Reese Parker Andrews, age 62, a prominent East Texas attorney, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Mr. Andrews was born December 8, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas, to parents Robert Parker Andrews and Selma Louise (Reese) Andrews.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Carolyn Louise Andrews; sons, Parker Austin Andrews of Waco and Payton Douglas Andrews of Nacogdoches; a daughter, Annaleigh Katherin Andrews of Nacogdoches; his mother, Selma Louise Reese Andrews of Weatherford; and sisters, Bekki Andrews of Conroe and Gini Chesney of Weatherford.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 2pm at First Baptist Church Nacogdoches, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 4pm to 7pm at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church on NE Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Reese spent his boyhood years traveling with his family, finally settling in Weatherford the spring of Reese's sixth grade year. Throughout the remainder of his school years, he excelled in track, football and public speaking while developing his love and talent for playing the piano and the guitar. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 1969. He then attended Texas A&M University, where he was a proud member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets and graduated with high honors in May 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in German. He returned to Texas A&M to earn his master's degree in English in December 1976.

Meanwhile, not content to remain still for very long, Reese was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve in 1975, stationed at various army bases including Fort Riley, Fort Sill, Fort Hood and Fort Bragg, where he was attached to the 82nd Airborne Division. Reese served in a variety of capacities during his service in the Reserve, oftentimes spending summers abroad in Europe. Perhaps his favorite assignments were the summers he spent in southern Germany, serving as a translator for the brigade commander of the First Infantry Division. He eventually attended "jump school" and earned his wings at Fort Benning in October 1982.

Upon receiving a substantial scholarship, Reese returned to school in Texas, graduating from Baylor Law School in May 1982. He began practicing law that fall and soon married the love of his life, Carolyn Louise Pennebaker, in June 1983. Carolyn earned her law degree at Baylor soon after, and in September 1992, the two of them moved to Nacogdoches, where they opened their own law firm, Andrews & Andrews.

Carolyn stopped practicing with Reese when their first child, Parker, was born. A lover of music, Reese loved the great hymns of the Christian faith and was often heard singing them along the sidewalks of downtown Nacogdoches as he walked from his office to the courthouse or the bank. He and his family were members of Grace Bible Church, where Reese served as a Sunday school teacher for the college class and the fifth and sixth grade combined class. They have been active members of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church since August 2005.

Reese will be remembered as a man who had a true passion for life, one who never knew a stranger and was never a respecter of persons. He was quick to forgive others and hoped others would quickly forgive him. He loved to travel and enjoyed every opportunity to sharpen his Spanish and German speaking skills. He was devoted to his family, and he loved the Bible and could quote dozens of passages from memory. He worked hard and played hard with his children. Reese was generous and friendly to all.

Arrangements are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at http://www.casonmonk-metcalf.com/.

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03/01/2013

Myrtle Lee Windham, 82, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, March 1, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born April 14, 1930 in Shelby County to Ruffin “Buster” and Ethel (McDaniel) Stanley. She was a member of Haslam Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Buster and Ethel Stanley, Husband, Doyle Windham, Daughter, Brenda Gail Williams, Granddaughter, Cassie Christine Pierce, Brothers & Sisters, Murray Stanley & wife, Marion, Maurice Chandler & husband, Arthur, Wayburn Stanley, Mable Dawson & husband, J.P., Bobbie Ruth Stanley, Infant Brother, Pete Stanley, Roy Stanley, Douglas Stanley, Evie Taylor and Brother-in-law, William Lahman

She is survived by:

Children:
Anita Doylene Huddleston & husband, Gerald of Center
Jerry Dale Windham & wife, Sharon of the Paxton Community
Sherry Ethel Kilpatrick & husband, Joe of the Paxton Community
Donna Lou Green & husband, JC of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Dan Jones & wife, Jean, Allan Jones, Alex Jones, Katherine Raymond & husband, Donald, Michael Gibbs & wife, Ashley, Mandy Eddington, Kayce Jones, Heather Bonnette & husband, Robert, Julie Bates & husband, Michael, Heather Baker & husband, Warren, Jerry Lloyd Windham, Candy Creech & husband, Tony, Scott Kilpatrick & wife, Allison, Brody Kilpatrick & wife, Elizabeth, Patrick Green & wife, Casey, Brian Green & Josie Green

32 Great Grandchildren

Sister:
Louise Lahman of Lufkin

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

Pallbearers: Alex Jones, Donald Raymond, Scott Kilpatrick, Brody Kilpatrick, Tony Creech, Jerry Windham & Michael Bates

Honorary Pallbearers: Dan Jones, Michael Gibbs, Patrick Green, Brian Green, Warren Baker & Alan Jones

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

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1/31/2013

Ethel Lee Munn, 82, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 5, 1930 in Dayton to Lester Lewis and Mable Ethel Burkheart. She was a member of Old Home Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Hollis Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Michael Lewis, Troy Jennings, Scott Jennings, Richard Sholar, Robert Sholar, John Sholar Jr., John Sholar Sr. and Andrew Sholar. Honorary pallbearers will be Cindy Short and Wayne Skinner.

She is survived by
Husband: Ivy Paul Munn Jr. of Tenaha

Sons:
Andrew O. Sholar Jr. and wife, Jennie of Joaquin
Robert L. Sholar and wife, Mae of Carthage
John E. Sholar of Joaquin
Richard W. Sholar of Joaquin

Daughters:
Martha A. Manasco of Logansport
Laura L. Rushing and husband, William of Nacogdoches

Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren

Sister: Betty M. Skinner of Spring

Brothers:
Walter E. Lewis and wife, Lorene of Dayton
Ed Lewis and wife, Elaine of Bellville

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

Preceded in death by
Parents: Lester Lewis and Mable Ethel Burkheart
Two Sisters
Three Brothers
One Son

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

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Joyce Florence Malone Bowen passed away on January 30, 2013 at Twin Lakes Nursing Care Center in San Augustine, Texas.

Joyce Bowen was born on July 1, 1921 in Dimmit, Texas to Rev. Preston and Sophia McMullan Florence. During her professional life, she traveled extensively for both business and pleasure, making lifelong friendships throughout the world.

Joyce was a talented musician, who enjoyed playing the piano, accordion and singing in church choirs. As a child, she delighted in joining her father, a Methodist Circuit Riding Preacher on his regularly scheduled Gospel Visits to jails and prisons across the dusty plains of West Texas. After her fathers jailhouse sermons, Baby Joyce brought the gospel to inmates and guards alike with her lively and heartfelt accordion renditions of old fashioned hymns and long remembered songs of praise. Their visits were much anticipated, and her captive audience was always very appreciative of her music and her flashy accordion with the small diamond placed proudly in the middle of a genuine ivory key!

Joyce majored in music at Texas Womens College in Denton, Texas. She left college before graduation to follow her new husband, Sam Malone (locally known as Ramblin Sam), when he enlisted in the Marine Corps at the beginning of WW II.

Joyce moved to San Augustine in 1992 following the death of her second husband, Ray Bowen, of Lubbock, Texas. Shortly after arriving in her new home, she became an active and enthusiastic volunteer in the San Augustine Care and Share program. Perhaps, one of her more interesting Care and Share duties was that of teaching English as a Second Language to non-English speaking Hispanic students. The fact that she did not speak or read Spanish did not seem to deter her efforts in any way.

Joyce is survived by; daughter, Samye Johnson and husband Tom and son, Mike Malone and wife, Billie, all of San Augustine, Texas; six grandchildren; Michael Malone and wife Jodi, Joy Malone Kling, and husband Jeremy, Christy Johnson, Jodi Johnson, Rick Russell and wife Sandi and David Russell and wife Lisa; and eight great-grandchildren. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dan Max Florence.

Following cremation, her remains will be interred in a private family graveside service to be held at a later date.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Care and Share or the First Methodist Church flower fund.

The family of Joyce Bowen would like to extend a very special thanks to Dr. John and Sharon Oglesbee for the medical care and personal kindness they showed our mother during her years in San Augustine. They are good friends and a blessing to our family and the community.

We would also like to thank Twin Lakes Care Center and their wonderful staff for the special attention they gave to Joyce during her residency there. We are deeply appreciative of Mother's very special best pal and Twin Lakes roommate, Maurine Mitchell. She could not have wished for a more compassionate companion or dear friend.

Continual online condolences and obituary may be be viewed wyman roberts funeral home webpage at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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1/29/2013

After a long struggle on this earth, Geneva Hough Hutto went home to be with her Lord on January 29, 2013. Born September 15, 1929, in the Caledonia community of Rusk County, TX, she was the daughter of the late G. B. “Bill” Hough and Anzie Weeks Hough.

Geneva Hutto was a hairdresser for 35 years and a correspondent for the Timpson News for many years. She was a member of Timpson Highway Tabernacle. Geneva enjoyed fishing, gardening, and helping others in her life, especially with her cooking. Geneva loved her family unconditionally and loved to give them orders, which they always obeyed. She was the family drill sergeants. “Memaw” loved all of her grandkids. Since Frankie was the first grandchild, he and his Memaw had a unique relationship like no other.

Survivors include her daughters Janis Bass and husband Glyn and Billie Jean Williamson, all of Timpson; dearest nephew Horace Wayne Bell of Timpson and nephew Bill Otis of Lake Charles, LA; brother R. K. Hough and wife Shirley of Murvaul, TX; sister Linda Fay Harris of Timpson; grandchildren: Frankie Baker and Pam Yarbrough, Shadow Rhodes and husband Jason, Dusty Kruse and husband Lance, Doug Milford and wife Jennifer, John Williamson and wife Desiree, and Dea Sample and husband Brian.

Also surviving are 14 great grandchildren: Morgan Baker, Raina Baker, Ryan Baker, Makayla Baker, Tanner Murdock, Layci Jo Sample, Hope Milford, Conner Miflord, Sage Taylor, Shelby Brock, Johna Kruse, Tryton Kruse, Ceale Kruse, and Gavyn Williamson; 2 step grandchildren: Presley Slatter and Bradon Slatter; 4 great great grandchildren: Ryder Baker, Kane Baker, Kase Baker, and Avery Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family expresses special thanks to Frankie Newcomer, “We couldn’t have done it without you.”

Funeral service for Geneva Hough Hutto, 83, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 31, 2013, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating. Interment will follow in Caledonia Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM on Thursday.

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

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Mr. Edward Darvin "E.D." Bryant, age 88, of Etoile, Texas, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at an area hospital.

Mr. Bryant was born Jan. 7, 1925, to parents Bud Bryant and Annie Bell (Moore) Bryant and was a native and former resident of San Augustine County, Texas. He had lived in Etoile for the past several years and was a member of the United Pentecostal Church.

He was retired from the trucking industry. Mr. Bryant was a World War II veteran, serving his country with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army.

His survivors include his son, Larry Edward Bryant of Etoile; a grandson, Teddy Schneider of Houston, Texas; a granddaughter, Sarah Schneider of Houston, Texas; and a sister, Tempie Bardwell of Friendswood, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Agnes Dorothy Bryant, on Oct. 23, 2012; and his daughter, Diana Faye Schneider, in 1988.

Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Etoile United Pentecostal Church, located at 168 Hwy. 103 in Etoile, Texas, with Pastor Glenn D. Morton officiating. Interment will follow at Simpson Campground Cemetery, located on County Road 411 in Woden, Texas.

Visitation will be held Saturday at the church, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online condolences and memories may be offered at http://www.casonmonk-metcalf.com/.

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1/28/2013

Billy Gene Mason, Sr., 86, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 in Shelbyville. He was born March 11, 1926 in Laneville to J.D. (Pap) Mason and Epsie Grisham Mason.

Billy Mason, Sr., also known as “Mr. Bill, Big Bill or PawPaw” married Deva Ray Smith in September of 1944 and they, along with his brother-in-law, Harvey Burkett and sister-in-law, Dessie Burkett Kale traveled across the states of Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. His main occupation for most of his life was as a foreman in the pipeline industry. He was a developer and pioneer of many of the early pipe coating processes. He eventually returned to Shelby County and served as County Commissioner of Precinct 3 for two years. Even years later, he returned and continued to serve his community as a heavy equipment operator for Shelby County Precinct 3 up until the hour he was called home.

PawPaw lived by the motto of “never quit wiggling” and was always busy doing something constructive. He truly loved and adored the great outdoors. When he was not hard at work, he was hard at play doing anything to spend his days outside. He loved horses, gardening, hunting, fishing and family. He was always accompanied by his children or grandchildren taking time with each one to impart a life lesson along the journey. He will be deeply and sincerely missed by many.

A special thank you to all the County employees who watched over and took care of Mr. Bill. We love each and every one of you.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Jeff Spring officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Travis Rodgers, David Cheatwood, Tony Denby, Rex Hass, Durwood Russell and Robert Amburn.

He is survived by
Daughter: Joyce Mason Cox of Joaquin

Son: Bill Mason Jr. and wife, Stacy of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Larry Wayne Cox and wife, Cassie
Leslie Marie Windham and husband, David
Zachary Dez Mason
Adam Garrett Mason
Molly Catherine Mason

Great Grandchildren:
Nikki Cox
Jacob Cox
Lane Bates
Trace Windham

Sister-in-law: Dorothy Lawson of Joaquin

Brothers:
Charles Mason and special friend, Dee of New Caney
Kenneth Mason and wife, Reba of Chandler

A number of nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by
Parents: J.D. (Pap) Mason and Epsie Grisham Mason
Wife: Deva Ray Mason
Brother: J. D. Mason, Jr.
Sisters: Ruth Mayfield and Mildred Davis
Son-in-law: Wayne Cox

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

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Michael Risinger, 45, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 in Mansfield, Louisiana. He was born August 8, 1967 in Center to Henry D. Risinger and Hazel Bass Risinger. He was a member of New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham and Bro. B.J. Windham officiating. Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Victory, Dusty Robinson, Justin Porter, Daniel Holloway, Michael Bates, Toby Runnels and Jerrod Holloway. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Bass, Chad Bass, Ronny Bass and Brad Bass.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Haley Risinger of Joaquin
Brittnie Risinger of Shelbyville
Cayla Risinger of Shelbyville

Son: Cody Risinger of Shelbyville

Mother: Hazel Bass Risinger of Shelbyville

Sisters:
LaDonna Risinger and husband, Bill of Shelbyville
Renee Bass of Shelbyville

Brother: Greg Risinger and wife, Tonya of Tenaha

Special Friends:
Timmy Denby of Shelbyville
Susan Thomas of Shelbyville

A number of nieces, nephews and cousins

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Father: Henry Dwayne Risinger
Grandparents: Ross and Laverne Risinger and M.D. & Muriel Bass

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

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James Darrell “Sonny” Campbell, 77, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013.

“Sonny” was born November 1, 1935, in Shelbyville, Texas, to Jim Fred Campbell and Callie Furlow Campbell. He has been a resident of Port Arthur since 1957 and retired from Southern Union Gas as a field supervisor. He was a member of Port Arthur Masonic Lodge #1264 and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Campbell, brothers Marshall, Chester, and Robert Campbell, and sister Nina.

Survivors include his daughter, Penny Younker and husband, Don of Houston; sisters, Ann Scarber of Shelbyville, Louise Greer of Shelbyville, LaMerle Davis of Houston, Kay Ballard and husband, Stan of Mont Belvieu; brothers, Carl Campbell of Port Arthur, Crit Campbell and wife Bobbi of Shelbyville, Earl Campbell and wife, Vivian of Center, Judd Campbell, sister-in-law of Logansport, LA; grandchildren, Ryan Kutner, Barra Kutner, Devon Younker and Dalton Younker.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, January 30, 2013, from 5:00 PM -8:00 PM. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center Texas with Masonic Graveside Services to follow in Strong Cemetery in Huxley, Texas.

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

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Mrs. Lucette Neal Boyett, age 97, was born July 8, 1915, in San Augustine, Texas to the late John and Kate (Meador) Williams. She passed away in a local nursing home in San Augustine on January 27, 2013.

Mrs. Boyett was a member of the First United Methodist Church in San Augustine. For 40 years she was the owner of a "Country Store" near her home.

She will be dearly missed by her sons and daughters-in-law George and Geneva Neal of Newton, Texas, Billy and Sue Neal of Nederland, Texas; step-son Charles and Carol Boyett of San Augustine; grandchildren Danny Neal, Pam and Steve Rogers, Keith and Laurie Neal, Kristi and Kirby Hood, Cindi and Todd Bordelon, Chad and Jena Boyett; great-grandchildren Kortney and Jake Romero, Dustin and Tina Hood, Eric Neal, Erin Neal, Alli Bordelon, Jace Bordelon, Matt Rogers, Megan Rogers and Michael Rogers; great-great-grandchild Diesel Romero; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands Arvie Neal and C.L. Boyett.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 2:00 P.M., Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, with Bro. Randy Mills officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. until service time on Wednesday, January 30th. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Eric Neal, Dustin Hood, Kirby Hood, Todd Bordelon, Steve Rogers, Matt Rogers, David Williams, Jake Romero. Honorary pallbearers are Jase Bordelon and Michael Rogers.

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Bobby Morgan, 53 of Nacogdoches, passed away December 28, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 3:30pm Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Ramah Baptist Church of Tenaha.

He is survived by:
Sisters:

Shirley Spurlock
Sherry Morgan
Shelia Sparks

Brother: Kenneth Morgan

Proceeded by parents Raymond and Dorothy Morgan of Tenaha, Texas.

Service are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

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1/27/2013

Funeral services for Naomi Lee (Lilly) Hendrick, 90, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM,
Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Rev. Robert Warr and Rev. Dock Lazarine officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home. Mrs. Hendrick passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013, in Nacogdoches, TX.

Born September 20, 1922, in Shelby County, Texas, Naomi Lilly Hendrick was the daughter of the late
Ellis H. Lilly and Savannah Yarbrough Lilly. She was a graduate of Timpson High School and a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church. She and Leonard John Hendrick were married May 29, 1942. Naomi Hendrick was an industrious homemaker caring for her family and still finding time to sew for the public. Not only did she enjoy sewing, she also was busy quilting, crocheting, gardening, canning, and tending the cows.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four sisters: “Little” Lois Towns, “Big” Lois Powers, Laura Hairgrove and Patsy Hairgrove; four brothers: Lacy Lilly, E.H. Lilly, Adlee Lilly, and Lester Hairston; and husband of 53 years Leonard J. Hendrick.

Survivors include two sons John E. Hendrick of Timpson, Texas; Benjamin T. Hendrick and wife Nancy of Slidell Louisiana; daughter Mary Jo Rogers and husband Vernis D. Rogers of Nacogdoches, Texas; grandchildren; Courtney Sanchez and husband Antowan, Patrick Hendrick and wife Candace, Brandon Bowen and wife Amy, Teresa Sazedj and husband Shahram, Sherry Pugh and husband Greg, Ann and Sara Hendrick; great-grandchildren, Aidan and Adreia Sanchez, Benjamin Bowen, Zachary Sazedj; Logan, Landry, Larson, and Lexi Pugh and one on the way Mason Hendrick.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Hendrick, Vernis Rogers, Greg Pugh, Shahram Sazedj, Larson Pugh, Antowan Sanchez, and Brandon Bowen.

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

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Billie J. Matlock, age 83, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at her residence in Nacogdoches.

Mrs. Matlock was born Aug. 28, 1929, in Shelbyville as a daughter of Charles Austin Harbison and Willie Jasper Smith Harbison.

Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, Nacogdoches, with Chaplain Freddie Bird officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28.

Arrangements are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at http://www.casonmonk-metcalf.com/.

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Novis M. Jones was called by her Heavenly Father January 26, 2013, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 91. She was born to Henry Bowlin and Myra Whitson Bowlin December 8, 1921. She will be remembered for her poetry having written a poem for many occasions. She was a life-long resident of the Buena Vista and New Prospect communities having moved to Paxton and then to Carthage, Texas in her latter years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Jones; her parents, Henry and Myra Whitson Bowlin; her borther, Bevie Lee Bowlin; and her sister, Ruby Towns.

She is survived by her daughter, Sue Jones Bell, Tyler; son, Biff H. Jones, Carthage; grandchildren Bill Bell, Belinda Cook, Brenda Shepherd, Barbara Powers, and Beth Calhoun, Tyler; 15 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

Funeral service for Novis M. Jones will be at 3:00 PM, Monday, January 28, 2013, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, TX, with Rev. Ron Barker officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 PM until service time at 3:00PM, Monday, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Memorial donations may be made to Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Heart to Heart Hospice, Tyler, or Oak Brook Health Center, Whitehouse, TX.

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

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Funeral services for Odessa Hensarling Mechell, age 80, of Lufkin, Texas will be at 3 PM, Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Attoyac Baptist Church in San Augustine county with Bro Bobby Wadsworth officiating and burial to follow in the Attoyac Cemetery. Odessa was born March 13, 1932 in San Augustine and passed away January 26, 2012 in Lufkin, Texas. Visitation with her family will be from 5 until 7 PM, Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.

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1/24/2013

Funeral Services for Loyce Mask Deloney, age, 94, of Center will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park, she will now rest beside her beloved husband, Lewis Deloney and their son, Charles Deloney.

Mrs. Deloney was born May 2, 1918 in the Brady Community in Shelby County, the only daughter of Rev. & Mrs. D.O. Mask. She was a graduate of Center High School & Stephen F. Austin University and taught school in Shelby, San Augustine & Panola Counties until her marriage to Lewis M. Deloney. After World War II the family settled in Carthage, Texas where Mr. Deloney was employed by United Gas and Loyce taught school for several years. During the Carthage years the family was active in the First United Methodist Church, school activities and scouting. Loyce was also a member of the Carthage Garden Club; these were happy years for the family. Mrs. Deloney was devoted to her family, loved to cook, garden and teach young children. She worked devotedly in her church, Frist United Methodist Church for many years. She also enjoyed working with the cub scouts & the Carthage Garden Club.

Loyce was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. & Mrs. D.O. Mask, her husband, Lewis Deloney & their son, Charles L. Deloney who died at the age of 46 after a courageous battle with cancer. The Deloney’s never fully recovered from this loss. She is also preceded in death by Brother, Bernard Mask & wife, Joyce.

She is survived by:
2 Grandchildren:
Daryl Lewis Deloney & wife, Stephanie of Houston
Cindy Deloney Smith & husband, Terry of Longview
Grandchildren’s Mother:
Tommie Ritter Smith & husband, Bill of Carthage
Great Grandchildren:
Abigayle, Austin, Joshua Charles, Stephanie & Brittney
Nieces & Nephews:
Carol Ann Farrell
Linda Sue Newman
Gay Nell Fausett
David Fausett
Rodney Fausett
Special Cousins:
Gene & Delores Walker of Center
Numerous other Cousins, Relatives & Friends

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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Michael “Mike” Willis, 59, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1953 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Clarence E. Willis and Doris Biles Willis. Mr. Willis enjoyed watching western movies and nascar racing.

There will be no funeral service.

He is survived by
Mother: Doris McGill of Joaquin

Sisters:
Ann Harville and husband, Jimmy of Joaquin
Cathy Atkinson and husband, Bill of Joaquin
Sissy Moody of Farmersville, Louisiana

Brothers:
Wade Pruett and wife, Sharon of Milton, Florida
Leon Willis and wife, Annie of Texarkana, Arkansas
Bubba Willis of Seattle, Washington

Numerous nieces and nephews

A host of friends

Best friend: Milton Littlepage of Plain Dealing, Louisiana

Preceded in death by
Father: Clarence E. Willis

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

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Valton Greer, 75, of Giddings, Texas and formely of Center, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in Giddings, Texas. He was born August 24, 1937 in Shelbyville, Texas and was the son of Leo Greer and Lorine Gaddis Greer. He was a retired welder.

Viewing for family and friends will be Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 10am to 11am at St. John Baptist Church, Center, Tx prior to funeral services which will begin at 11am. Officiating will be Reverend Kibble and Evg. Rose Sims-Lee. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery in Center, Texas.

He was preceded in death by parents; two brothers, Rayford Greer and Prentice Greer.

He is survived by:

Daughters:
Val Hunt (Lavell) of Nacogdoches
Jennifer Goodwin of Nacogdoches

Sons:
Dean Greer of Nacogdoches
Valton C. Greer of Cleveland, Texas

12 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren

Brothers:
Weldon Greer Sr (Pat) of Center, Texas
James Greer of Center
Felton Greer, Sr of Giddings, Texas

Funeral services will be under the direction of Lang Funeral Home in Giddings and Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.

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1/23/2013

Keilly Ciana Hoyt, 5 months old of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Center, Texas. Interment to follow at New Hope Baptist Cemetery, Mansfield, Louisiana with Rev. James Jenkins officiating.

She is survived by:

Mother: ShaKeitha Cartwright of Center
Father: Ellis Hoyt of Center

Brothers:
Destiny Jones of Washington D.C.
DeVincent Hoyt of Center
DeBreik Hoyt of Center
Keshun Hoyt of Shelbyville

Sisters:
Charvia Bell of Nacogdoches
Makenzie Mireles of Center
Jerlexis Hoyt of Center
Kenndie Mireles of Center
Marisha Lopaz of Center
Dominique Hoyt of San Antonio, TX
Makayla Cartwright of Center

Granparents:
Marilyn Fields of Center
Rev. James Jenkins of Center
Keith Cartwright of Shelbyville

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

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Louise Guidry, 60 of Katy, Texas, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at her residence in Katy.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with
Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating, burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

Louise was born August 11, 1952 in Shelby County to parents, Elmer Guidry & Cora Mae (Brittain) Guidry. She was a beautician.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Guidry & Cora Mae (Brittain) Cruse and
one sister, Peggy Windham.

She is survived by:
Husband:
Ray Floyd of Dallas

2 Sons:
Jerry Benoit & wife, Tara of Katy
Robert Bolton of Shelbyville

4 Grandchildren:
Zachary & Gracie Benoit
Jared & Shane Bolton

2 Brothers:
Harrell Guidry & wife, Karen of Groves
William Guidry & wife, Judy of Jasper

Pallbearers will be Johnny Brittain, George Windham, Franklin Doggett, Travis Munsinger,
Randy Battles & Phillip Campbell

Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Jackson, Michael Brittain, Davis Andy Brittain,
Jeff Smith, Brad Battles, Zachary Benoit, Jared Bolton & Shane Bolton

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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Cody Daniel Bush, 29, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at his residence.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2013 at Mt. Herman Cemetery with Bro. Keith Rose officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born December 5, 1983 to Danny Paul and Brenda (Stephens) Bush. He was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. Cody loved hunting, trapping & working cows with his Papaw Steve.

He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Alfred Henry Bush and Mary Okum.

He is survived by:

Parents: Danny Paul & Brenda Bush of Center

Grandparents: Steve & Margie Stephens of Center

Sister: Wendy Bush Castleberry & husband, Andy of Longview

3 Nephews:
Cameron, Collin & Caden Castleberry of Longview

Aunt: Sheila Clark of Center

Uncle: Michael Henry Bush & wife, Joyce of Center

Cousins:
Michael Bush & wife, Nicole of Center
Lindsay Jackson & husband, Devin of Center
Randi Kay Clark Menzies & husband, Grant of Nacogdoches
Lindsey Clark Smith & husband, Jacob of Beckville
Dustin Clark of Center

Numerous Special Nieces & Nephews

Pallbearers:
Brandon Bailey, Michael Bush, Joseph Caldwell, Stacy Sanford, Lloyd Scates & Jacob Smith

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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1/22/2013

Wayne Powdrill, 68, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in San Augustine. He was born October 1, 1944 in Center to Levi Powdrill and Hollie Cole Powdrill. He was a member of Mt. Herman Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Lance Cypert officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Rocky Powdrill, Rance Powdrill, Craig Lawson, Ricky Fowler, Mark Davis and Jeff Davis.

He is survived by
Wife: Phyllis Powdrill of Center

Sons:
Rocky Powdrill of Lexington Park, Maryland
Rance Powdrill and wife, Anita of Shelbyville

Daughter: Kayla Griffith of Nacogdoches

Seven Grandchildren

One Great Grandchild

Brother: Charlie Powdrill of Nacogdoches

Sister: Pat Garrett and husband, Doug of Logansport, Louisiana

Sisters-in-law:
Jackie Powdrill of Mooringsport, Louisiana
Vel Head of Houston

Preceded in death by
Parents: Levi Powdrill and Hollie Cole Powdrill
Two Brothers: Melvin Powdrill and Pete Powdrill
One Infant Child

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

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Charles Richard Hoyle, 67, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Hospice Home Place in Tyler.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born September 24, 1945 to Charles Robert and Lillian L. Ruth (Wolf) Hoyle. He served in the National Guards. He worked as a superintendent at Shelby County Forest Products.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, Charles Robert and Lillian L. Ruth (Wolf) Hoyle, Step-daughter, Tammy Lynn Goff.

He is survived by wife of 44 years: Lareeda “Bea” Hoyle of Center

Daughter:
Rachel E. Rodriguez & fiancé, Mike

2 Step-children:
Troy Scott Bradberry of Center
Dawn Leeds & husband, Stuart of Austin

Numerous Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

Sister: Judy Walker & husband, Jay of Tyler

3 Brothers:
Mike Hoyle
Bobby Hoyle
Johnny Hoyle

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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James Johnstone, 75, of Sante Fe New Mexico, passed away on January 3rd, 2013. He was born and raised in Center Texas, graduate d from Center High School in 1956 and Baylor University in Waco where he received a degree in Mathematics. He married Barbara Carey Johnstone, August 13th, 1960.

James enriched many lives and lived a very full life himself. He had several exciting careers that started with computers in the early 1960s that lead him to participating in the Gemini and Apollo Missions at the Johnson Space Center in Texas. This was followed by many years of international travel in the 1970s for IBM helping to deliver computer technology in Russia, China, Indonesia, and many other countries for the purpose of oil exploration. After a long career with IBM he retired and started a new career as a financial advisor for Smith Barney helping countless people manage and grow their portfolio. In addition, James became active in the film industry as an extra and was cast with a speaking part in the movie Wild Hogs earning him Screen Actors Guild (SAG) membership. In recent years James continued his film career but also volunteered with AARP for helping others file and maximize their tax returns. However his biggest success was his character, his friendship, his love and generosity he gave to his family and friends.

James is survived by his wife, Barbara Carey Johnstone and sons Grant and Kyle Johnstone as well as seven grandchildren (in order of age): Sarah (19); Adam (18); Ruth (12); Rachel (9); Luke (8); James (4); Paul (3).

Funeral arrangements will be held in Center Texas with visitation Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, 12:00 PM at Mangum Funeral Home and a Service Jan. 27th, 2013, 1:30 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to follow at Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Center.

A memorial fund has been set up for James through the Shelby County Historical Commission. The Historical Commission will keep an account of all donations and acknowledge the donation with a receipt to the donor. These donations will be tax deductible up to a certain amount depending on the individual. If you wish to contribute in his memory, please make checks payable to Shelby County Historical Commission, PO BOX 623 Center, TX, 75935 with a note on the check stating: For James Lee Johnstone Memorial Fund.

James will be dearly missed; however, his love will live onwards through the memories and joy he so graciously gave to all of us.

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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1/21/2013

Richard Joseph Lerro Sr. died January 20, in Tyler, Texas, with family members by his side.

The World War II veteran was preparing for his 95th birthday at the time of his death. He witnessed most of the 20th century, surviving perils in childhood and in war, brushing history in 1963, and seeing half the world on an 8th grade education.

As a young boy he spent several years in an orphanage near Philadelphia. His grandmother, Justina Camarrota Lerro, found him and raised him in a family-owned butcher shop at 1024 South 9th Street in Philadelphias Little Italy neighborhood. He attended Our Lady of Good Counsel School, completing the 8th grade, and helped his uncles sell vegetables from carts in front of the butcher shop.

He married Caroline Fusco at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in 1939 and had a son in 1941 while working at the Pennsylvania Shipyards.

During World War II Lerro served on a destroyer in the U.S. Navys Construction Battalion, the Sea Bees. He was stationed in the Philippines, Japan, and finally in Attu, Alaska, where he would occasionally wave to Soviet submariners who surfaced off the coastline to lie on deck sunning themselves.

He remained in the Navy Reserves, visiting Boston, Cuba, and Italy. Later in life he would say, By the time I was 40 I had seen half the world.

After the Navy, while serving as a Harris County Sheriffs Deputy in Houston, he met another young divorcee, Myrtle Lee Metcalf. He liked Italian operas. She preferred country music. They wed in 1955 and moved to Dallas where they had a son in 1958. Myrtle launched the Household Employment Agency and Rick worked as a maintenance man for Standard Brands Foods and St. Regis Paper Company. He remained a part-time butcher throughout his adult life.

In the early 1960s the Lerros were featured in Life magazine when their pet alligators got loose and roamed their Dallas neighborhood. Dallas soon passed an exotic pets ordinance.

In 1963 he and his wife were interviewed by FBI agents following the Kennedy assassination after agents discovered that the Lerros were close friends and business associates of Jack Ruby, who shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald. While in prison Ruby corresponded with the Lerros, once writing that his murder of Oswald was a spur of the moment decision and not pre-meditated.

In 1968 Lerro was diagnosed with colorectal cancer which was surgically removed and never returned.

Lerros first marriage to Caroline Fusco ended in divorce, however, the two remained friends until her death.

Richard Joseph Lerro is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Myrtle Lerro and his daughter Betty Powell. He is survived by sons Richard Joseph Lerro, Jr. and his wife Judy of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Richard Marcus Lerro and his spouse Terrence Onderick of Washington, D.C., his granddaughter and caretaker, Jackie Cannon and her husband Kyle of Tyler, Texas. His surviving grandchildren are Robert Lerro and his wife Cheryl, and Julie Williams and husband Lawrence of Florida, Stephen Lerro and wife Phylis of Tennessee, and Ashley David Harmon and wife Rachel of Texas. Great grandchildren include Jonathan Cannon, Michael Cannon, Karl Cannon, Mason Harmon, Jacob Harmon, Ashlyn Harmon, Billie Lerro, Tyler Williams, Brianna Williams, Aaron Lerro, Corey Lerro, Sarah Lerro, Collin Lerro, and Kathryn Lerro. Great-great grandchildren include Siearra Cannon and Cauline Cannon, and surviving his son-in-law is Jerry Powell of San Augustine.

A private wake is planned for the residents and staff of Providence Park Rehabilitation Center in Tyler. A private funeral mass is planned at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Chandler, Texas.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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1/20/2013

William Rial “Bill” Taylor, Sr., 84, of Timpson, TX, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Garrison, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at First Baptist Church, Garrison, TX, with Rev. John McGuire officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Monday, January 21, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Born May 19, 1928, in Timpson, TX, William Rial “Bill” Taylor, Sr., was the son of the late Thomas Edgar “Ed” Taylor and Harriett Cassie Clements Taylor. He was a graduate of Timpson High School and Stephen F. Austin State University and served his country in the U.S. Army. He and Charlotte McMillan of Garrison were married August 23, 1949, and enjoyed fifty-one years together until her death on January 01, 2001. Bill then moved from Timpson to Garrison to be near his sons.

Bill Taylor truly loved his hometown of Timpson. After teaching math in several East Texas schools, he returned to Timpson in the mid 1950’s to work for his dad and in 1959, he became a licensed funeral director. Bill also owned and operated Bill’s Hardware in Timpson. In 1967 he bought the funeral home and spent the next 40 years serving the families of Timpson. Bill was a member of First United Methodist Church, Timpson, a member of the board of trustees of Timpson Independent School District, charter member of Timpson Quarterback Club, and a member of American Legion Post 90 of Timpson.

Bill’s great joy was his family. He enjoyed time spent on his farm in the Rose Hill community, especially deer hunting with his sons and their friends. Good times were also enjoyed at the fish camp on the Sabine River.

Surviving Bill are sons William Rial Taylor, Jr. and wife Cindy of Garrison and Bret Taylor of Garrison; also former daughter-in-law Rachelle Taylor of Dayton, TX; grandchildren: William Rial Taylor, III, and wife Taryn, Chase and wife Abby, Rialie Jo, Bret Clements, Jr. “BC.”, Dylan, Toby, Roxie, and Sage Taylor; step grandchildren: Brandi Eddings and husband Nash and Kyle Lee and and wife Brooke; great grandchildren: Kinleigh and Charlee Taylor and another one on the way; and step great grandchildren: Averi and Maddi Eddings.

In addition to his parents, Bill Taylor was preceded in death by wife Charlotte McMillan Taylor, and brother Thomas E. “Ted” Taylor.

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

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1/19/2013

Steve Walker, 62, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. He was born August 20, 1950 in Dallas to Louis Jack Walker and Betty Joyce Clarkson Walker.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. There will be no funeral services.

He is survived by
Wife: Delmar Walker of Center

Son: Brandon Walker of Tenaha

Daughters:
Sunshine Haley and husband Joey of Joaquin
Haley Ott and husband, Chris of Converse, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Stephen Walker
Alexis Haley
Chase Haley
Cameron Ott
Caleb Ott

Stepdaughters:
Brandy Whittington of Center
Shelby Whittington of Center
Toni Whittington of Center

Step Grandchildren:
Kamden Whittington, Johnny Ikner V, Aliannah Whitehead, Jerry Akins III, Kayden Whittington

Father: Louis Jack Walker of Dallas

Sister: Joan Roberts and husband, Rodney of Dallas

Brother: Ben Walker of Dallas

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by
Mother: Betty Joyce Walker
Stepmother: Nelda Walker
Grandmother: Gladys Biggars

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

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B.B. (Bittie) Askew, 98, of Vidor, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Port Arthur. He was born January 13, 1915 in Center to Buford B. Askew Sr. and Lola Hagler Askew. Mr. Askew served in the Civil Service at Pearl Harbor during WWII. He later retired from Texaco in Port Arthur. Mr. Askew was of the Church of Christ faith.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

He is survived by
Sons:
Jerry Askew of Fannett
Jack Askew and wife, Bettyof Vidor

Stepchildren:
Jan Fortune
Becky Devillier
Spud Devillier

Daughter: Mary Beth Harris of Nederland

Brother: Vernon Askew of Nederland

Sisters:
Myrline Bradshaw of Center
Edna Hardy of Henderson

Seven Grandchildren

Ten Great Grandchildren

One Great Great Grandchild

The family of Mr. Agnew thanks everyone at Cypress Glenn Nursing Home for caring for our Dad for the last two years. Also a special thanks to Kelly and the staff of New Century Hospice.

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

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G.B. Williams, Jr., 57, of Center, passed away Dallas, formerly of Center, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Doctor’s Hospital in Dallas. He was born August 12, 1955 in Center to G.B. Williams and Lola Mae Barnfield. Mr. Williams was of the Baptist faith.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Salem Cemetery.

He is survived by
Dad: Lee James Barnfield

Sisters:
Loyce Elaine and husband, Ronnie Belanger of Center
Helen Louise and husband, David Ratliff of Ft. Worth
Glenda Kay Ray and special friend, Tommy Skeeters of Center
Mary Jane and Robert Boren of Dallas

Brother: Albert Lee and Alice Barnfield of Center

Nieces and nephews:
Laurisa and husband, Michael McGuffin
David Williams
Tanya Williams
Joey Belanger and wife, Kathy
Rebecca Haley and husband, David
William Smith and wife, Abbey
Leland Cashion and wife, Tabitha
Rachael Cashion
Misty Simmons
Becky Jacks
Chris Simmons and wife, Carol
Michael Simmons and wife, Sara
Brandy, Jennifer and Clayton Barnfield
Laila Boren
Zachary Boren

Great nieces and nephews:
Beyonkia, Susan, Mikey and Tommy McGuffin
Annabelle and Miranda Smith
Kassidy McKinney
Lauren and Morgan Haley
Aubrea, Hunter, Raven, Cierra, Joel and Gabrieal Cashion
Danny and Maylin
Crystal, Kevin, Ashleigh and RJ Simmons
Nick Simmons
Bekka, Christian, Devin and Fray Jacks
Janessa
Brianna, Logan and Makenna Simmons

Preceded in death by:
Father: G.B. Williams
Mother: Lola Mae Barnfield
Brothers: Oliver George Williams and Joel Eugene Marty
Sister: Linda Fay Cashion
Niece: Beyonkia McGuffin

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

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Funeral services for Mark David Bennecke, 51 of Sulphur Springs, were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joel Tiemeyer officiating. A private family interment was held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Patroon Cemetery in Shelbyville under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home. Pallbearers were John Sellers, Bill Hardage, Doug Williams, Mark Chadwell, Todd Williams, Jr., and Curry Dawson.

Mark passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1961 in Chicago, IL, the son of David Bennecke and Joan York Wolff. Mark married Tammy Kay Williams Bennecke. She survives. He and his wife owned La Pooch Pet Resort in Sulphur Springs.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by:

Parents, David Bennecke of Las Vegas, NV and Joan York Wolff of Dixon, IL

Sons:
Mark David Bennecke II of Wheaton, IL
Austin Leigh Bennecke of Sterling, IL
Jarred Cole Bennecke of Schumburg, IL

Step-son, Derrek Cooper of Mineola, TX

Brothers:
Todd Wolff of Dixon, IL
Scott Wolff of Third Lake, IL

Sisters:
Vicki Hager of Rock Falls, IL
Dawn May of Marseilles, IL
Wendy Bennecke Lee of Las Vegas, NV

Grandchild, Gentri Mae Cooper of Mineola

He was the son-in-law of Ray and Kathy Williams.

Prior to owning the La Pooch Pet Resort, Mark served as general manager for WAHL Corp., Animal Products Division winning many awards to show for his work in the business. He moved to Texas to fulfill a dream to have a 5 star pet resort and spa. He accomplished this in 5 years since starting the business. He was so proud of their facility and the work he was doing. He loved his patrons and considered each dog as part of the family. His smile and outgoing personality will be missed by many.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com and Local graveside services were under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center Texas.

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1/18/2013

Funeral services for Alta Milford Hudson, 94, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, Timpson, with Bro. Carroll Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Corinth Church. Mrs. Hudson passed away Friday, January 18, 2013, in Garrison, TX.

Born July 13, 1918, in the Corinth Community near Timpson, TX, Alta Milford Hudson was the daughter of the late Flem and Annie (Bussey) Milford. She was married to the late Lester Hudson, and they owned and operated Fat’s Tackle Box in Timpson for many years. She was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church and spent much of her time caring for her family and friends.

Survivors include nephews Howell Glen Hudson of Timpson, Mike Hudson of Nacogdoches, and Joseph Hudson of Louisiana; nieces Gwen Billingsley, Cindy Summers, and Sharon Samford, all of Timpson, Ginger Voorheese of Tyler, and Joyce Scott of Garrison, TX; and numerous cousins and other relatives.

Alta Hudson was preceded in death by parents Flem and Annie Milford, husband Lester Hudson, son Harold Ray Hudson, and brother Johnny Milford.

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

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Mildred Pinkston, 90, of Center, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born August 26, 1922 in Cushing, Texas to Henry and Villa (Richardson) Cariker. She was a graduate from Stephen F. Austin State University where she received a teaching degree. Mrs. Pinkston was an elementary teacher for CISD for many years, later being employed at The Champion Newspaper and she was also the author of several books detailing the history of Shelby County. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center and attended the Rachel Sunday Class and also a member of the Beta Sigma Phi.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Henry and Villa Cariker, Husband, Bob Pinkston, Son, Bobby Pinkston and Sister, Lois Land.

She is survived by:
Sons:
Don Pinkston & wife, Karen of Waskom
Jerry Pinkston & wife, Barbara of Center

Daughter:
Sharon Pinkston Roberts of Nacogdoches

10 Grandchildren:
Robert Neal Pinkston, Jr.
Brad Pinkston
Ryan Pinkston
Ben Pinkston
Richard Pinkston
Austin Roberts
Blake Pinkston
Jordan Pinkston
Lexie Roberts
Stephanie Pinkston Cobb

5 Great Grandchildren

Pallbearers will be all of her Grandsons

In lieu of flowers, family ask that donations be made to the Roughrider Scholarship Fund

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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Carolyn Jackson, 60, of Center, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. She was born March 4, 1952 in the Possum Trot Community of Shelby County to Preston Weeks and Gertrude Gladys Metcalf Weeks. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Holly Springs Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Jackson, Sammy Jackson, Mike Powdrill, James Lee, Douglas Jackson and Ray Jackson.

She is survived by
Husband: O’Neal Jackson of Center

Sons:
Joseph Schillings of Center
Anthony Schillings and wife, Tiffany of Center
Raul Schillings of Center
Phillip Jackson of Center

Daughters:
Karrie Dena Yanes of Center
Michelle Redmon and husband, Kenneth of Center
Angie Bridges of Center

Grandchildren:
Alexis Marie Schillings
Jaden Yanes
Daylon Fountain
Brianna Redmon
Brant Redmon
Calista Robles
Bethany Bridges

Brother: Roy Weeks and wife, Faye of Center

Sister: Frances Fountain of Lufkin

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

Preceded in death by
Father: Preston Weeks
Mother: Gertrude Gladys Schillings

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

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1/17/2013

Funeral service for Ollie A. Price will be held 10 AM Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Rose-Neath Chapel in Logansport, La. with Rev. George ‘Butch’ Rogers officiating. Graveside service will be held 3 PM Saturday in Tidwell Cemetery in Kelly, La. Visitation will be Friday, January 18, 2013 from 5 PM until 8 PM in the funeral home.

Mrs. Price, 75, of DeBerry, Tx. Passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Center, TX.

Preceding Mrs. Price in death are, husband, A. J. Price, Sr.; grandchildren, David Wayne Price and Lisa Gail Franks; sister, Rachel Johnson; parents, Benjamin Neal and Ollie Graham Williams.

Those left to cherish her memory are, sons, Charlie Franks, Foster Franks and wife Teresa, David Franks and wife Lisa, Donald Franks, and A. J. Price III; daughters, Judy Smith, Opal Franks, and Alma Simmons and husband Matt; seventeen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren; brothers, Earl Williams, Donald Williams, and Neal Williams, Jr.; sister, Patsy Curtis.

Honoring Mrs. Price as pallbearers will be John Eric Head, James Garrett, William Anding, Velton Thomas, Ricky Earl Williams, and Matt Simmons.

Services under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home,, Logansport, LA.

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Mr. W.R. Langston, age 88, passed from this life on Sunday, Jauary 13, 2013, in Houston.

W.R. was born to Elma (Lakey) Langston and Jewel Langston on January 20, 1924, in Port Arthur, Texas. He served in the United States Air Force as a Instructor, and was employed as a Pilot working for Corporate and the Saudi Arabian Airlines, and TWA Airlines. He was a member of the Church of Christ in League City.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Glynn Langston officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine.

His survivors include: Wife, Bettye Langston of Kemah; Daughter, Marla Langston Maudlin and her husband, Johnny of the Bahamas and Kemah; Son, Glynn Langston and his wife, Ann of Ireland, and Lafayette, LA; Grandchildren, Nicholas Maudlin, Noah Reed Maudlin, Audre Langston, and Lauren Elise Langston, along with a great-grandchild, Parker Maudlin.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials/donations be made to: Insight International, (A Ministry to the Blind), P.O. Box 730, Carencro, LA 70520.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

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Funeral services for Emmarie Dawn Adams, 7, and her baby sister, Chloe Elizabeth Adams, 5, both of Mt. Pleasant, Texas will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Mays officiating. Burial will follow at Gravel Ridge Cemetery.

Emmarie was born on August 11, 2005, and Chloe was born on May 15, 2007, both in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to their parents, Richard Adams and Dawn Wiggins Adams. They both are resting in their Lord and Savior’s arms in Heaven.

Emmarie was a princess. She loved playing dress up in the pretty princess clothes, tiaras, jewelry and shoes. She liked playing with the fairy tale carriage and horse, the life size dolls and everything else from the princess collection. She was a unique 2nd grader who had a wonderful imagination. Emmarie had made her profession of faith at a young age. She liked listening to contemporary praise and worship music with Lydia Stanley being her favorite artist. Emmarie also loved for her daddy to sing her some of her favorite Christian songs and enjoyed her dance classes and the friends she had made there.

Chloe aka Coco-Roo was considered the little monkey. She was full of life, preferring to run instead of walk, loved to climb, jump, swing, twirl and all other activities that little girls love to do. Her Papaw Adams actually taught her to spell her first word, which was WALK. She was very strong willed and liked to boss her big sister. Chloe loved her big sister and did everything she did. She loved dolls and stuffed animals and enjoyed dance class with Emmarie.

Both girls were home schooled and attended Sunday school classes at Trinity Baptist Church.
Emmarie and Chloe are survived by their parents, Richard and Dawn Adams of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; their grandparents, Melvin and Jean Adams of Nacogdoches; great-grandmothers, Opal Adams and Pauline Hicks; and one uncle, Ken Adams; and aunt and uncle, Ralph and Darlene Hicks of Nacogdoches.

Pallbearers will be Glenn Tucker, Bruce Huber, Frank Adams, Jack Thrapp, Daniel Alvarenga, Rick Autrey, Carl Partin and James Jennings.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons and the Elders of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations in Emmarie and Chloe’s names to Gaurranty Bond Bank, C/O Trinity Baptist Church, PO Box 1158, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75476, in the name of Dawn Adams family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013, from 5-7 PM at Laird Funeral Home.

To convey condolence, sign the online register book or make memorial donations, please log onto www.lairdfh.net.

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Gwendolyn Yvette Hightower, 45 of Garrison, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 in Garrison, Texas. She was born December 11, 1967 in Houston, Texas to A.J. Hightower and Jessie Peterson Hightower. She was of the baptist faith.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 1pm at Mt. Mariah Church in Garrison wtih Pastors L.V. Norman and James Bell officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Mariah Cemetery, Garrison, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, January 18, 2013 from 5pm to 7pm at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

She is survived by:
Uncle and Aunt: Ozine and Dorothy Roberts of Garrison, Texas

Host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends

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

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1/16/2013

Emma Candace Milford was born in Alto, Texas on December 23, 1915 to Sidney Marvin Ramsey and Florence Valeta Hearne Ramsey. The Lord called her home on January 15, 2013 at the age of ninety-seven.

Emma was one of nine children: Lavennia, or Sis as she was called, Roy, Troy, James, Grace, Avis, Margie, and Alma. Sis’ daughter, Betty, lived with the family her entire childhood and was more like a sister than a niece.

Emma married Arthur Milford March 1, 1934 and they spent 57 years together until the Lord called Arthur home October, 1991. They had three living children, James Harold, Linda and Judy. Glenda being the first was stillborn. They had eight grandchildren: Ricky, Tracy, Darren, Marty, Tammy, Jeff, Stephen and Nathan. Emma’s children are so proud of having been raised by Christian parents who carried them to church and taught them to love and trust in the Lord.

After Arthur’s death, Emma moved from the farm to the senior apartments in town. Here she spent the next ten years living next to other seniors who became her dear friends. They enjoyed sharing their baked goods and working their flower gardens and just visiting with each other. Emma suffered a broken hip and was out for a while, but soon came back doing what she loved best, cooking and sharing with the ones who were shut in. She went back to picking up their mail and taking it to them. She was active until her late eighties, and still attending the Shady Grove Methodist Church until she fractured her back and spent the rest of her life in a nursing home.

If Emma had a hobby, I guess it was cooking. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed sharing her baked goods with friends and family. You were always welcome at her table, if for a meal or just some good homemade cookies or pie. She always said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” and that she did. She gave of herself and her love all the days of her life. I think it would be safe to say she left this world loved by all who knew her.

Survivors include son James H. Milford and wife Jean of Longview, TX; daughters Linda Askins and husband Charles of Timpson and Judy Ramsey husband Ken of Timpson; grandchildren: Ricky, Tracy, Darren, Marty, Tammy, Jeff, Stephen and wife Chrissy, and Nathan and wife Hannah; great grandchildren: Conner, Dustin, Amanda and husband Val, Cody and wife Ciara, Chris, Blake, David, Doug, Gunnar, Gavin, Morgan, Paige, Taylor, David, and Tristan; great great grandson Trip.

Also surviving are sisters Margie Childs and husband Terrell, Avis Stamps, and Alma Bridwell; niece Betty Parker; sisters-in-law Jackie Ramsey and Carmen Milford; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating. Interment will follow in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 9:30 AM on Thursday and continue until service time.

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

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C. D. Youngblood, 77, of Stephenville passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 in Stephenville.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Holleman officiating.

C. D. was born June 29, 1935 in Center, Texas to the late Arthur D. and Cora McKenzie Youngblood. He married Jennie Lee Tidwell on January 13, 1973 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. C. D. and Jennie Lee owned and operated Jennie Lee Catfish Restaurant in Stephenville from 1985 until 1997. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and has lived in Stephenville since 1985; moving here from Dardanelle, Arkansas.

Survivors include his wife, Jennie Lee; siblings, Steve and Sandra Youngblood of San Marcos, Eula and Jerry Hendricks of Navasoto, and Doug and Bess Youngblood of Center; children, Belinda Blasing of Norwalk, Wisconsin, Teresa Flood of Ozark, Missouri, Terry Cline of Dublin, TX, and Salena Shaw of Dublin, TX; grandchildren, Corey Cline, Makayla Matzen, Dustin Cline, Tyler Tackett, Tanner Shaw, Terrell Shaw, and Tesara Flood; and five great grandchildren

Besides his parents, C. D. was preceded in death by four brothers, Everett, John, Roy, and Dowell Youngblood.

Family wishes expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to Scott and White Emory Bellard ALS Clinic at www.sw.org/sites/developement.

Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

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1/15/2013

James Doyle Folsom, 65, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1947 in Center to Daniel Henry Folsom, Sr. and Vastine L. Luman Folsom. Mr. Folsom was a Vietnam War Veteran.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn presiding.

Honorary pallbearer will be Verlon Luman.

He is survived by

Daughters:
Jamie Collins of Burleson
Carrie Bowen of The Woodlands

Son: Jim Folsom of Burleson

Eight Grandchildren

One Great Grandchild

Mother: Vastine Folsom of Center

Brother: Randy Folsom of Center

Sister: Carolyn Shaw of Plano

He is preceded in death by
Father: Daniel Folsom, Sr.
Brothers: Larry Folsom and Daniel Folsom

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

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James Ray "Rough House" Beard, 63, of Garrison, Texas passed away January 14, 2013 in Garrison, Texas. He was born November 9, 1949 to Arvin Taylor Beard and Odra Burgay Beard. He was a truck driver and a member of Cold springs Baptist Church.

Family and friends visitation will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 10am to 11am at Garrison Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 11 am at the funeral home. Interment will be at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison, Texas.

He is survived by:

Daughter: Lisa Trader and husband Gary of Magnolia, Texas

Son: Jim McDaniel of Alabama

Granddaughter: Kodi Trader of Magnolia, Texas

Grandson: Gage McDaniel

Sister: Bobbie Watson of Eunice, LA

Brothers:
Leo "Biggen" Beard of Garrison, Texas
Smoky Beard of Garrison, Texas
Sandy Beard and wife Teresa of Tenaha, Texas

Host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents, 3 sisters: Mildred Droddy, Gwendolyn McNamana, Glenda Faye Mackey.

Pallbearers:
Gary Trader, Greg Murdock, Gerald Mackey, Charles Mackey, Ronald Mackey, and Blake Beard.

Funeral services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

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Funeral services for Margie Hemphill Pierce, 76, of Frankston, Texas will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 2:00pm at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Logansport, LA. Rev. Jeff Spring will officiate. Interment will follow in the O.E. Price Cemetery.

Margie was born in Chase, LA on August 22, 1936. She entered into rest at Frankston Healthcare Center on January 13, 2013.

She was preceded in death by husband Lawrence Oneal Pierce, Sr.; son Lawrence Oneal Pierce, Jr.; granddaughter Cassie Pierce; and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by sons Tommy Pierce and wife Tina of Grandberry, Texas, Rickey Pierce of Joaquin, Texas; daughters Kathy Seago and husband Cecil of Palestine, Texas, Lisa May and husband James of Joaquin, Texas; sister Betty Rose Stakeley of Stonewall, Louisiana; and numerous grandchildren.

Honoring her as pallbearers will be Titus Harvey, Daniel Webster, Darrel Webster, Lawrence Pierce, Sam Caston, Wesley Caston, Dillion Eddington, Tyler Pate, Nathan Caston, and James Caston. Honorary pallbearers will be Isaih Caston and Josh Sterling.

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1/10/2013

Mildred “Cricket” Cockrell Sechler, 80, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at Christus Schumpert Highland in Shreveport, Louisiana.  She was born July 30, 1932 in Joaquin Tx to William Oswald Cockrell and Rosa Dean Hooper Cockrell.  She was a member of Lydia Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wes Hall and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Wes Lewis, Rodney Luman, Adam Wiley, Jason Davis, Randal Eaves and Sammy O’Rear. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jonathan Wiley.

She is survived by
Husband: Oren C. Sechler of Shelbyville

Daughters:
Linda Darnell Shy and husband, Perry of Dallas
Shirley Evon Lewis of Port Arthur

Son:
Charles Anthony Sechler and wife, Marilyn of Douglass

Grandchildren:
Wesley Lewis
April Lewis Luman
Adam Wiley
Jonathan Wiley
Felicia Davis

Eight Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Dovie L. Sholar of Shelbyville
Sally Furlow and husband, Jake of Huxley

Preceded in death by
Parents: William Oswald Cockrell and Rosa Dean Hopper Cockrell
Three Brothers: T.P. Cockrell, Billy Mac Cockrell, William Cockrell
One Sister: Frances Wagstaff
Infant child: Baby Ricks

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

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Paralee Evans, age 83, of Fairfield, passed from this life on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Fairfield in Freestone Co.

Paralee was born March 21, 1929 in Pert, TX Anderson Co. She was the Daughter of Henry U. Champion and Minnie Alma Ferguson Champion.

Ms. Evans was an officer manager for Lee Optical in the Richmond/Rosenberg TX area. After she retired in 1984 she and her husband T.J. Evans moved back to her home in San Augustine where she worked for the San Augustine ISD. She later moved to Lufkin. She loved gardening, sewing, crocheting, cooking, and most of all, being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral Services will be held on 3 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with interment following in the Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine.

She is survived by Sons: Jerry Allen and wife Susan New Ulm, MN; John Allen and wife Karen Gilmer, TX; Phillip Allen and wife Carolyn Community of Freestone, TX; and David Allen and wife Patsy Austin, TX; Step-Children: Pat Evans, Becky Lasher, Marla Brophy, and Cody Evans; 8 grandchildren and 8 step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: Parents; 3 Husbands: Horace Hubert Allen, Gail Christian, and T.J. Evans; Daughter and Son-in-law: Diane Allen Stevens and Thomas Stevens; Siblings: Lillian Dabbs, Dorothy Bishop, DeeAlva Boles, Noah Champion, Thomas Champion, Bertha Cook, Bryant Champion, Carl Champion, and Robert Champion; Great-granddaughters: Mykayla Grace Allen and Claire Signe Allen.

Prior to death she was a resident of the Bradford House Assisted Living Home in Gilmer, TX and then moved to Fairfield Nursing and Rehab.

Visitation will be Saturday evening, January 12, 2013, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972.

online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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Hicks Mortuary and Walker Funeral Home of Baytown are announcing funeral services for, Mrs. Yvonne Marilyn Morris, Davis (92) of Houston, Texas, died at her home on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Mrs. Davis’ services will be Saturday, January 12, 2013, at University Christian Church on Southmore in Houston, Texas, at 10:00am.

Among local services are: nephews Travis Morris of Center, Elma Ray Roberts of Timpson, and niece Lena Mae Williams of Timpson, Texas.

Burial will be at McWilliams Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas, around 4pm.

Local services are under the direction of Hicks Mortuary.

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Funeral services for Mr. Joe “Road Hog” Harrison, 59 of the Old Center Community of Panola County, Texas will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2013 in the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chester Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in Adams Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Family visitation will be Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Harrison died Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home in Old Center.

Mr. Freddie Joe Harrison was born November 13, 1953 in Shelby County, Texas to Fred and Anna Frances Sirman Harrison. He attended Logansport schools and was a longtime truck driver for Sand Hill. “Road Hog”, as he was known to his friends, enjoyed hunting, riding his 4-wheelers, motorcycles and spending time with his friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents; Ted and Mary Harrison and Henry and Addie Sirman.

Mr. Harrison is survived by his father, Fred Harrison of Galloway; daughters, Katrina Lyn Keith of Kilgore and Miranda Jo Edmondson and husband Bobby of Kilgore; sons, Dustin Harrison and fiancé Amber Dyson of Carthage, and Justin “Dutch” Harrison of Lake Murvaul; brother, Wayne Harrison and wife Bobby of Deadwood; sisters, Betty Britt and husband David of Antioch and Dianna Harrison of Tatum; grandchildren, Kortney Thomas, Clayton Keith, Braden Edmondson and Mason Edmondson; step-grandchildren, Layton Pittman, Logan Edmondson and Lane Edmondson, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Special thanks to Larry Joe Eaves for his love and concern for our family.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Harrison, Jason Harrison, Mitch Harrison, Davy Hartley, Richard Newman, Danny Pierce and David Pierce. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Smith, Sam Swint, Bo Hughes and Sheldon Trammell.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com

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Berta Daurine Babek, 93, of Tenaha, passed away January 9, 2013, resting comfortably. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 12th at First Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas, followed by graveside services at Ramah Baptist Church.

She was born May 31, 1919, in Cisco, Texas. She was preceded in death by her son Lamoin and her daughter Patricia. She is survived by her daughter Terry Woodruff and son-in-law Richard; her two grandsons, Stephen Brown, and Spencer Brown and his wife, Rebecca; two great grandchildren, David and Sarah; and two great-great grandchildren, Jayden and Payton.

She has been a resident of Tenaha for over 50 years and was well known for her chocolate chip cookies, which she often delivered to brighten peoples’ days. Berta tried to make every person she met feel like a friend. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and will be missed by her family and friends.

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

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Fern Bruner Bush died at age 98, in Ruston, Louisiana, on January 8, 2013 Born in Smith County Texas, on February 26, 1914, she was the daughter of Elzy Bruner and Myrtle Hollis Bruner, the fourth of seven children. Her three brothers and three sisters have all predeceased her.

Growing up in Mineola, Texas, in a large family with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins nearby, she developed a love of family, family gatherings, and an interest in people. Her marriage to Haley Bush, who she called "Bush," brought her into another large and extended East Texas family that she enjoyed throughout her life. They built a home in Mineola, and their three children, two daughters and a son, were born there. When her husband's job transfers required moving, first to Longview, Texas, and then to Shreveport, Louisiana, she welcomed the moves, and settled into a life focused on home and family, church, and friends. She liked to cook, and her peach cobblers, in particular, were generally acknowledged to be "the best ever." Shortly before his retirement, her husband became ill and she became a widow at age 52, just one month before the birth of her first grandchild.

With the encouragement of friends, she worked as a sales person in locally-owned shops, first in women's clothing and then jewelry. She often filled spare time with projects that ranged from refinishing furniture to quilting and other needlework. But one of her greatest pleasures was rocking her grandchildren and great grandchildren when they were babies, and she took advantage of many opportunities to do that. Eventually, she moved to Van, Texas, to be near her sisters, and later as her health declined, to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and then to Ruston, Louisiana, where she had the help of her daughters and son.

In spite of her memory loss and declining health, she kept some of her quick wit and sense of humor. At a celebration of her 98th birthday, for example, when a daughter asked if she knew how old she was, she said, "No' When asked if she would like to be told, she said, "Yes, Very quietly!"

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2013 at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson and a visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the funeral service at Corinth Cemetery in Timpson.

She is survived by three children, five granddaughters, and twelve great-grandchildren: Beverly Bush
Patterson and her husband Dan, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and their daughters, Heather Boggs of
Cary, North Carolina; Holly O'Neill and her husband Sean of Boca Raton, Florida; Stacie Dietsch and her
husband Peter of Midland, TX and Shelley Hinkle and her husband John of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; her son Jere Bruner Bush of Gun Barrel City, Texas; and her daughter Suzanne Bush Rainer and her husband Joe, of Ruston, Louisiana, and their daughter Haley Holder and her husband Dominik of Gloster, Louisiana. great- grandchildren: Alissa and Abby Boggs; Emily an James O'Neill; Stephen, Timothy, Lydia, and Titus Dietsch; Maxwell, Oliver, and Evelyn Hinkle; and E. J. Holder, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

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1/09/2013

Funeral services for Lucille Davis, 81, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 12, 2012, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Richerson officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday, January 11, 2012, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. Mrs. Davis passed away Wednesday, January 09, 2013, in Nacogdoches, TX.

Born April 12, 1931, in Timpson, TX, Lucille Hailey Davis was the daughter of the late James and I. O. (Crawford) Hailey. She and John L. Davis were married February 18, 1950, in Timpson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Each summer she enjoyed attending the Mt. Olive Cemetery Homecoming. The true joy in her life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include daughter Linda Solice and husband Jerry of Timpson; sons James Davis of Houston and Jeffrey Davis and wife Bamba of Hazen, AR; grandchildren John Solice and wife Katrina of Timpson, Wanda Arvello and husband Danny of Timpson, Jodi Robinson of Shepherd, TX., Josh Davis of Shepherd, TX., and Ashley Elliott and husband Daniel of Magnolia, AR; great grandchildren Haleigh and Jaren Solice, Nicholas, Natalie and Noah Arvello, Johnny and Addison Robinson, Kaylin Davis and Madison Elliott; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Lucille Davis was preceded in death by husband John L. Davis, parents James and I.O. Hailey, grandsons Jason Solice and Cory Davis and 8 siblings.

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

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Funeral Services for Ms. Marinda Wilson (53) of Timpson, Texas will be Saturday, January 12, at 2pm. Ms. Wilson’s services will be at First United Smyrna Baptist Church, with Minister Derrick Rhodes officiating. Ms. Wilson died at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Survivors are:

Mother: Christopher Williams of Ardmore Oklahoma

Sons:
Chris Wilson of Houston, Texas
Cory Wilson of Timpson, Texas

Daughters:
Bobbie Wilson of Hutto, Texas
Kay Wilson of Timpson, Texas

Brothers:
Eddie Wilson of Birmingham, Alabama
Jereal Wayne Bruton of Timpson, Texas

Sister: Terry Wilson of Birmingham Alabama

Visitation will be at 1st United Smyrna Baptist Church from 7-9pm on Friday, January 11, 2013. Burial will be at Timpson City Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.

Services under direction of Hicks Mortuary.

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1/08/2013

Mrs. Perlie Mae Gossett, 81, of Timpson, Texas passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2012 10am at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Zwolle, Louisiana with interment to follow in Garden Memories Cemetery, Zwolle, LA. Pastor Claude Carter will officiate.

She is survived by:

Son, Allen Gossett of Timpson, Texas and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

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Funeral services were held for Mrs. JoAnn Rector Wisener, 78, of Nacogdoches, Texas on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 10:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Sevar and Dr. David Holder officaiting. Burial followed at Douglass Cemetery.

Mrs. Wisener was born on August 2, 1934, in Douglass, Texas to the late A.J. Rector and Delilah Coats Rector. She passed away on January 7, 2013, in Nacogdoches.

 

 

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Glenda Ellison Hewitt, 75 of Pittsburg, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at ETMC in Pittsburg, Texas. She was born January 3, 1937 in Camp County, Texas to Meredit Ellison and Sarah Foncie Julian Ellison. She was retired from the USDA after 40 years of service.

Memorial services were held Friday, January 4, 2013 at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Pittsburg, Texas.

Surivors include:

Sons:
Anthony Martin of Cypress, Texas
Richard Martin of Bedford, Texas

Daughters:
Lesa Farthing of Magnolia, Texas
Suann Lilly of Jasper

8 Grandchildren and 11 Great grandchildren

Brothers:
Tommy Ellison of Pittsburg
Philip Ellison of Pittsburg

Sisters:
Marianne Greathouse of Pittsburg
Sara Wilson of Tulso, OK
Judy Ellison of San Antonion, Texas
Pam Assunto of Houston

And numerous nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by Bill Hewitt, parents Meredit Ellison and Sarah Foncie Julian Ellison, and daughter Bobbie Hewitt.

Memorial may be made to your local SPCA or any local animal shelter.

Services were under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home in Pittsburg, Texas.

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1/07/2013

Funeral services for Wendell Jewell Scott, 60, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 11, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating. Interment will follow in County Line Cemetery, Timpson. Mr. Scott passed away Monday, January 7, 2013, in Timpson.

Born June 24, 1952, in Jasper, TX, Wendell Scott was the son of the late Alvin E. “Bo” Scott and Joyce Keating Scott. He graduated from Timpson High School in 1971 and served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He and Thelma Hutto were married on March 29, 1975, in Timpson. Wendell worked for many years as a foreman with Southern Pacific Railroad.

Survivors include his wife Thelma Hutto Scott of Timpson; mother Joyce Keating Scott of Garrison, TX; daughter Wendy Coats and husband James of Nacogdoches, TX; granddaughter Kinley Marie Coats of Nacogdoches; nieces Kristi Grogan of Corpus Christi and Karla Leslie of Tyler; and nephew Phillip Cross of Tennessee.

Wendell Scott was preceded in death by father Alvin “Bo” Scott and sister Veronica Cross.

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

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Lloyd Gene Melton, 75, of Center, Texas passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Tyler, Texas. He was born May 13, 1938 in Houston, Texas to A.D. Melton and Roberta Chandler Melton. He was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 7, 2013 from 4:30 to 6pm at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11am at Tennessee Presbyterian Church with interment to follow at Old Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.

He is survived by:

Wife: Janice Dawing Melton of Center, Texas

Mother: Roberta Melton of Conroe, Texas

Sons:
Kevin Melton and wife Nicole of Wimberly, Texas
Keith Melton and wife Meagan of St. Johns, Florida

Step Daughter: Sheryll Estes of Spring, Texas

Step Son: Duane Dawing of Whitehall, New York

Brother: Mike Melton and wife Phyllis of Garrison, Texas

4 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren

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

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James L. Humphries, 95, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Holiday Nursing Home.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith officiating and Eulogy by Bill Stegall. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 7, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born April 4, 1917 in Shelby County to Joe and Ovilla (Watson) Humphries. He served in the US Army during WWII. He worked as a road construction contractor in South Texas until he retired in 1970 and moved back to his hometown in Center, Texas where he began to work in the poultry and ranching industry until 1985. He and his wife, Marie loved traveling all over the world, among those includes Alaska, Canada & many National Parks all over the US.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Joe and Ovilla Humphries, Wife, Marie Wiggins Humphries, Sister, Vera Mae Keith and Brother, Alton Humphries.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Marie Clark Humphries of Center

Son:
James “Jay” Humphries, Jr. & wife, Miki of San Antonio

Grandchildren:
Shari O’Brien & husband, Larry of San Antonio
Suzanne Hogan & husband, Michael Bill of San Antonio
Oscar O. Pena & wife, Doreen of Laredo
Karl Pena of Laredo

Great Grandchildren:
Maude & Ruby O’Brien
Julia Hogan
Nicolas, Ever, Cristo & David

Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

Special Family Friends:
Bill & Judy Stegall of Center

Pallbearers: Zachary Crawford, Christopher Crawford, Leroy Watson, Bill Stegall, Larry O’Brien & Michael Bill Hogan

Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Hughes, Ronnie Hughes & Larry Crawford

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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Michael Lane Cox, 41, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston.

He was born on December 7, 1971, to his parents, Lane Cox and Carolyn Meador Cox.

Michael was married to his wife Kimberly Birdwell Cox for 22 years. Together they had two children, Kailyan Laine Cox, 16, and Kade Michael Cox, 10. He is also survived also by his parents, Lane and Carolyn Cox; sister and brother-in-law, Sherri and Brady Taylor of Woden; aunts and uncles, Marvis and Gary Johnson of Nacogdoches, Lloyd and Brenda Cox of Lufkin, Charles Wayne and Marsha Meador of Melrose, Jerry and Tracy Meador of Melrose, Larry Meador and Cyndi of Huntington.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gwen and Charles Meador and Delma and Elton Cox.

Michael's years of work in his family's logging business, working with his grandpa and uncles, meant more to him than any career path he had followed.

He loved to be the center of attention and would do anything to help anyone. This has been a long journey, but near the end he found comfort in his relationship with God.

The celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Exchange Support Group Inc., 6720 Bertner Ave. 4-129, Houston, TX 77030. This group is dedicated to helping heart transplant recipients and their families, such as Michael's, as well as promoting donor awareness.

Services are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

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Mrs. Pauline Moore Pool, age 98, a longtime resident of East Texas, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013, in Lufkin.

She was born June 16, 1914, in Teague, Texas, to parents, Rev. James Thomas Moore, Sr. and Lyda Ethel Ford Moore. Pauline lived in several Texas towns while growing up as her father was a Methodist minister. She graduated from high school in Center, Texas. She and her husband Lester operated Pool's Pharmacy for a number of years.

Pauline and Lester were members of First Methodist Church for many years, where she was active in the Women's Missionary Society, taught children's Sunday School classes and participated in their annual summer Vacation Bible Schools. A talented musician, she played both pipe organ and piano.

Her survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Weldon Alders of Midway, Texas; grandchildren, Leslie Alders Shatto and Michael W. Alders; and a great-granddaughter, Lauren Shwarts.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester R. Pool, on September 11, 1985. Pauline moved to the Pinecrest Methodist Retirement Community in Lufkin in 2004, where she resided until her death.

Funeral services have been set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at The First Methodist Church Chapel, located at 201 E. Hospital Street, Nacogdoches, with the Rev. Christie Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, located at 5127 North Street, Nacogdoches, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved Lester.

Services are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

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1/06/2013

Louise Brown, 98, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Holiday Nursing Home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2013 at First Baptist Church Center with Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. until service time at First Baptist Church.

Louise Brown was born on September 20, 1914 in Lafayette, Louisiana and died on January 5, 2013 at the Holiday Nursing Home in Center, Texas. She was married to the “love of her life”, Hollis Brown for over 39 years. Louise was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hollis, her parents Noel Alexander Magnon & Marie Guidry Magnon of Lafayette, LA.

Louise was also blessed enough to have been raised with 9 other siblings, with whom have all preceded her in death, and they were: Wallace, Orran, Cleveland & George Magnon, Marie Martin, Blanche Castille, Birdie Ferguson, and Ruby Bajat. Her life continued to be blessed by (33) thirty three first generation nieces & nephews however; there were an additional 4 generations of family members at the time of her death. There were a few people that were more like her children than her nieces & nephews, and they are: William Garmany of Houston, TX, Nancy Bajat Babineaux of Jacksonville, FL, Ronnie Magnon of Ocala FL, Burton Brown of Center, TX, Maggie McKay of Lebanon MO, Trey Bajat of Carencro, LA, and the late Burton Garmany of Logansport, LA.

For over (50) fifty years, Louise was blessed to have Odessa Link in her life. Odessa was very near & dear to her heart as any daughter could have been, and Louise loved her as a daughter.
Louise was a very devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Center, Texas, where she was an active member in the Golden Harvest Club, the Women’s Missionary Union, and the Conway Sunday School Class for over 40 years.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the Golden Harvest Club or the Conway Sunday School Class at the First Baptist Church of Center in her name.

Pallbearers:
William Garmany of Houston, Texas, Burton Brown of Center, Texas, Kermic Bajat Jr. of Carencro, Louisiana, Trey Bajat of Carencro, Louisiana, Chris Link of Center, Texas, and Roy Blackshear of Center, Texas.

Honorary Pallbearers:
Keith Link, Kevin Link, John Burns and Joe Anderson

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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1/05/2012

Funeral services for Tammy Lynn (Beard) Frazier, 48, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson. Interment will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison, TX. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 09, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home.

Tammy Lynn Beard Frazier, the daughter of Carl Lavone and Jean (Sunday) Beard, was born November 9, 1964, in Houston, TX, and passed away Friday, January 4, 2013, in Timpson.

Survivors include husband Ben Frazier of Timpson; parents Carl Lavone and Jean Beard of Houston; brother Darren Palmer and wife Sandra of Carlisle, TX; grandmother Pauline Sunday, also of Carlisle; sons Chris Hollnagel and wife Holly of Douglass, TX, and Thomas Frazier of Timpson; daughters Kelly Frazier and Kelsey Frazier, both of Timpson; grandchildren: Ricky Carrol, Noah and Hannah Hollnagel; Chrissy, C. J., and Xander Hollnagel; Keith, Collan, and Guy Frazier; Colton Frazier, BryLee and BreeAnna Green; and Kayden Haessly.

Also surviving are mother-in-law Sherry Churchman Frazier of Timpson; brother-in-law Robert Frazier of Timpson; sister-in-law Linda Todd and husband Joe of Timpson; niece Lyndsay Williamson, her husband Kade, and daughter Lexis of Garrison; and nephews Jacob Todd and fiancee’ Leigh Patterson of Spring, TX, and Samuel Todd of Timpson.

Tammy Frazier was preceded in death by brother Doug Beard, son Dustin Hollnagel, and daughter Samantha Frazier.

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

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Nicholas Szabo, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. He was born November 8, 1924 in Divernon, Illinois to Louis Szabo and Elizabeth Molnar Szabo.

No services are planned.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Szabo of Shelbyville; sons, John M. Szabo of St. Charles, Illinois, James R. Szabo of Cleveland, Ohio and Paul J. Szabo of Bethalto, Illinois; four grandchildren; one great grandchild and brothers, Alex Szabo of Tovey, Illinois and Joseph Szabo of Taylorville, Illinois.

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

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1/04/2013

Jimmie LaRoyce Rushing, 58 of Center, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at his residence. Grave side services were held at noon Friday, January 4, 2013 at West View Cemetery, Center, Texas with Prince Howard Cloudy officiating.

He is survived by:

3 sisters: Cynthia (Anthony) Hooks of San Angelo, Texas
Benita Washington of Center
LaMika Rushing of San Antonio, Texas

Brother: Darrel Rushing of Nacogdoches, Texas.

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

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Earl Blackwell, 85, of Timpson, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born April 20, 1927 in Lubbock County to John Raleigh Blackwell and Mary Louiza Dockery Blackwell.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 6, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. No funeral service is planned.

He is survived by
Sons:
Robert Doyle Blackwell of California
Keith Blackwell and wife, Angelie of Timpson
Kenneth Blackwell of Timpson
Mark Blackwell of Timpson

Daughter: Stella Teets Vaught and husband, James of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
Keith Blackwell, Jr.
Justin Blackwell
Jeffery Blackwell
Denise Blackwell
Michelle Bridges
Kenneth Blackwell, Jr.
Jennifer Blackwell
Will Blackwell
Luke Blackwell
Marcus Blackwell
Billie Teets
Lisa Teets
Cody Teets

15 Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Annie Bell Barnes of De Queen, Arkansas
Essie Squires of Shenandoah, Iowa

Preceded in death by
Parents: John Raleigh Blackwell and Mary Louiza Dockery Blackwell
Wife: Hester Mae Haywood Blackwell
Son: Jimmy Blackwell
Daughter: Betty Blackwell
8 Brothers
4 Sisters

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

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Dorothy (Hendrick) Pate, 86, of Timpson, TX, passed away Friday, January 04, 2013, in Nacogdoches, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 6, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, with Dr. Josh Walters and Bro. Cliff Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Saturday, January 05, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Born October 7, 1926, in the Waterman Community of Shelby County, Texas, Dorothy Faye Hendrick Pate was the daughter of the late Elzie and Susie Anna (Green) Hendrick. She was married to Arvel Pate on December 20, 1941, in Center, TX. Dorothy was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Dorothy and Arvel lovingly reared five boys and four girls. Dorothy also found time for gardening flowers and vegetables. Being blessed with a “green thumb,” her children said she could even grow ivy on a rock or in the middle of a desert. But the main focus of her life was caring for Bubba, and her other children loved her for that.

Survivors include her sons David Pate and wife Debra, Danny Pate and wife Sue, and Timmy Pate and wife Cheryl, all of Timpson, and Jeff Pate and wife Cynthia of Kosse, TX; daughters Arlene Horton and husband Hal of Timpson, Susan Naron and husband Joe of Nacogdoches, Elaine Parker of Nacogdoches, and Pam Faussett and husband Jimbo of Timpson; sister Ada Essery of Timpson; 18 grandchildren; and 34 great grandchildren.

Dorothy Pate was preceded in death by her parents Elzie and Susie Anna Hendrick, husband Arvel Pate, son Michael Eugene Pate, great granddaughter Megan Mason, son-in-law Butch Parker, and brother Kenneth Hendrick.

Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund, 2039 CR 1470, Center, TX 75935.
To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

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1/03/2013

Kenneth M. McCarty, 64, passed away January 2, 2013 in Haughton, Louisiana. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013, 11am at Aulds Funeral Home Chapel 7849 E. Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA. Mr. McCarty was born August 7, 1948 in Timpson, Texas and was a member of the Timpson Class of 1966.

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Funeral services for D. Ann Pinner Cain, 51, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bailey Alders and Reverend R.G. “Bud” Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in Houston County. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 4th at the funeral home.

Mrs. Cain was born July 26, 1961 in Lufkin, Texas, and died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at her residence. She was member of the Joaquin High School Class of 1979. She was a member of the Christian Life Center in Nacogdoches.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Mitzi and Michael Norton and Ashley Faye Case, all of Nacogdoches; son, Evan D. Cain of Lufkin; grandchildren, Hailey, Haiden, and Hagan Norton; parents, Jerry D. and Joy (Kelsey) Pinner of Lufkin; brother, Ray Lynn Pinner of Lufkin; sister, Jerry Gail Pinner of Lufkin; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Michael Cain and Gary Case.

Pallbearers will be Joey Landers, Chase Aldredge, Dylan Pinner, Colyn Pinner, Logan Pinner and Landon Pinner.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Life Center, 2604 N. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

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Prince W.M. Swindell, 99, of Shelby County passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in Harker Heights, Texas. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 7, 2013 11am at Center Triumph Church in Center, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, January 7, 2013 at the church from 9am to 11am. Prince Howard Cloudy will officiate with interment to follow at Bennett Chapel Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas.

Mr. Swindell is survived by:

Sons:
Earl M. Swindle of Houston
Charles (Mora) Swindell of Richmond, Texas
Earnest (Janet) Swindell of Missouri City, Texas

Daughters:
Retha Swindell of Baytown, Texas
Pamela (Richard) McClelland of Harker Heights
Donna Brown of Houston
Debra Carpenter of Missouri City, Texas
Dadra Campbell of Missouri City, Texas

19 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grand children

Sisters:
Jane Ann Land of Shelbyville, Texas
Pinkie Atkinson of Shelbyville, Texas

Brother: Willie Swindle of Shelbyville, Texas

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

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Mr. Leon Singleton, 81, of Nacogdoches passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Services will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 1pm at Triumph Church, Center, Texas with Rev. David Mitchell to officiate. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas.

He is survived by:

Daughters:
Cynthia Akilo of Longivew, Texas
Jacqueline Alexander of Lufkin
Charolette Singleton of Houston
Sharon Singleton of Houston
Sandra Singleton of Houston

Sons:
Archie Clayton Singleton of Longview, Texas
Michael Wayne Singleton of Houston

Sisters:
Fannie Holman of Longview, Texas
Georgia Mays of Logansport, LA
Sandra Sims of Logansport, LA
Elma Suell of Center
Ellen Garrett of Center
Billie Daniels of Center
Debra May Weather of Mansfield, LA

Brothers:
Archie Singleton of Longview, Texas
Willie Jane Singleton of Longview
Verondean Singleton of Shreveport, LA

23 Grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren

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

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1/02/2013

Helen Morgan, age 60, entered into rest in San Augustine on December 29, 2012. She was born in Houston on September 4, 1952, to the late Sylvester J. and Christine (Gurney) Moszkowicz.

Mrs. Morgan served her Lord in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lufkin. She worked in the accounting section for local banks.

She is survived by her husband Thomas Randy Morgan of Broaddus; son Randy Thomas Morgan and wife Jennifer Christi of Broaddus; grandchildren Robert Thomas, Randy Wayne, Riley William, and Ryder Sylvester; sister Dorothy Summers of Porter; brother Dominik Moszkowicz of Lissie, Texas; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Sylvester and Christine Moszkowicz.

A Mass service will be held Friday, January 4, 2013, 10:00 A.M., St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Lufkin, with Father Francis O'Dowell officiating. A Rosary will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013, 6:00 p.m. at the church with visitation with the family following. Burial will be in the Broaddus Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.

Pallbearers inlclude Robert Thomas Morgan, Randy Wayne Morgan, Arthur Ehmling, Larry Derkowski, John Allbritton, Bryan Moszkowicz, Daniel Moszkowicz, and Bradley Laskowski.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Broddus Cemetery Fund.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

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Dorothy Lowe (Culbert), 79 of Highlands TX, passed peacefully from this life, in her home, the night of December 28th after a long battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.

Dorothy was born in Westchester, New York to Robert & Ida Culbert, but has been a Texan since 1976.

As an active member of Living Word Church, she continually found ways to serve God. Dorothy’s bible was never far from her. She loved to write scriptures and come up with new ideas/crafts for her Sunday school class. Her most cherished moments in life however, was the time spent with her grandchildren & great-grandchildren! Her hobbies included: crafts, games shows, baking, gardening, and crossword puzzles.

Dorothy is survived by one brother Robert Culbert (Karen).

Three children (and spouses): Fred Lowe, Gerald Lowe (Susan) and Joseph Lowe (Melissa); Thirteen grandchildren (and spouses): Samantha Haas (BJ), Jackie Haas (Jay), Jessica Haas (Steve), Erica Haas, Crystal Lucky, Kristen Elliot (James), Michael Lowe, Timothy Lowe, Leah Williams (Randy), Nekayah Spence (Carl), Freddie Lowe, Christopher Lowe, & Robert Martin.

Twenty-one great-grandchildren: Conner Wiley, Jaycie & Jaxon Williams - Madison, Ethan, & Haidyn DeLeon - Gage & Giovanni Vera - Cody Haas - Kyle, Corbin, & Cameron Elliot - Jordan & Logan Williams - Brodie Sandoval, Ethan & Audrie Spence - Janie Lowe - Craig, Caydence & Chloe Dodds.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Lowe, Parents Robert & Ida Culbert, Brother Edwin Culbert, Son Robert Lowe, Son Walter Lowe, Daughter Dottie.

Friends and family will gather for a memorial service on Saturday, January 5th, 2012 at 12:00 at the Living Word Church in Highlands, TX. Pastor Lonnie Carroll will officiate.

Dorothy will be buried at Sterling White Cemetery in the Serenity Garden, located at 11011 Crosby-Lynchburg Road in Highlands, TX.

Flowers and Condolences can be sent to Sterling White Funeral Home.

Services are under the direction of Sterling White Funeral Home.

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Laverne Broyles, 79, of Tenaha, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. She was born July 11, 1933 in Oklahoma to Jewell Nichols and Lola Marie Wylie Nichols. She was a member of Old Center Baptist Church.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele presiding.

She is survived by
Son: Tommy Broyles and wife, Pat of Tenaha

Granddaughters:
Alleena Odom and husband, Bradley of Huxley
Sandy Broyles of Blanchard, Louisiana

Great Grandchildren:
Andrew Evans of Timpson
Amber Evans of Huxley
Austin Evans of Huxley
Brianna Bunting of Tenaha
Allison Odom of Huxley
Colby Bunting of Blanchard, Louisiana

Sister: Thelma Harkness of Center

Numerous other relatives

Preceded in death by
Parents: Jewell Nichols and Lola Marie Wylie Nichols
Husband: J.C. Broyles

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

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Clovis Bruce Bittick, 65, of Center, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. He was born January 16, 1947 in Center to Jessie Clovis Bittick and Barbara Bell Bittick. He attended Lone Star Baptist Church in Center.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. John Bender officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Gerald Bittick, Brett Wagnon, Daniel Wagnon, Joel Wagnon, Barry Doggett and Tyler Reynolds.

He is survived by
Mother: Barbara Bittick of Center

Sisters:
Elaine Wagnon of Center
Marlene Doggett and husband, John E. of Center

Nieces and nephews:
Brett Wagnon of Center
Daniel Wagnon and wife, Sheila of Dallas
Joel Wagnon and wife, Janet of Center
Kimberly Reynolds of Center
Barry Doggett of Center

Great nieces and nephews:
Colton, Callie and Cora Busch
Noah and Luke Wagnon
Gracie Wagnon
Tyler Reynolds
Megan Reynolds
Dillon Doggett
Maci Doggett

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Father: Jessie Clovis Bittick
Brother-in-law: Bruce Wagnon

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

11/30/2012

J C "Coach" Warren, 67, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012, in a Lousiana hospital.

He was born on June 17, 1945, in Orange, TX. He grew up in Shelbyville, TX, and attended Shelbyville High where he was an All-State basketball and football player.

He attended McNeese State University and played for the legendary Ralph Ward. He earned several awards there for his outstanding athletic ability.

He was a coach, teacher and assistant principal at Welsh High School. He was "Coach of the Year" numerous times, and his girls' basketball team was State Runner-Up.
He became the youngest principal in the state of Louisiana at Bell City High.

He became a State Farm agent and was named the #1 agent in the company for two consecutive years. He became a State Farm field executive manager, managing agents in Lake Charles, Lafayette and New Orleans. He was a lifetime member of the coveted President's Club and Million Dollar Round Table. He was chosen by his peers to receive the "Bill Sanders Award" for outstanding management skills.

He served as a Jeff Davis Parish School Board member, was a graduate of Leadership of Lafayette, a Hospice of Acadiana volunteer, charter member of Louisiana Open Golf Tournament Board of Directors, member of Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors, Cystic Fibrosis Board, Rotary Club, Greyhound Backers and the Jeff Davis Business Alliance. He was a Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer and conducted basketball workshops for them. He was a Top 28 Basketball Tournament host, "The Blue Coats." He was inducted into the LHSAA Hall of Fame; one of his proudest accomplishments was being the founder of the Louisiana Little Dribblers program in 1971.

His vision of providing young people with activities to keep them "off the streets" and to provide them with the fundamentals of basketball proved to help many earn college educations by attending universities on basketball scholarships. Many of these players became coaches themselves.

At the time of his death he was owner of Go Minis SWLA and Cowboy Towing of Lake Charles.

J C was "bigger than life." He loved his friends and family more than life itself and always lived by the "Golden Rule." He battled Parkinson's disease so gracefully for 20 years. It ravished his body, but never took away his spirit. There is a writing called "The Dash" which says that all we leave behind is the dash between our birthdate and death date. His "Dash" will leave an impact on all that knew him and will be his "Footprints" on their hearts.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathy Gordon Warren, his children, Ron Warren, Rachelle Richard and Renee Warren, and his grandchildren, Kai Lognion, Chloe Warren, Jillian Richard, Jace Warren and Ian Richard. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joyce and Margaret Warren, and his grandson, Derek Hebert.

Pallbearers will be his son, Ron Warren; grandson, Kai Lognion, brothers, George, Mac and Larry Warren; nephew, Michael Warren. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tommy Meyer, Steve Grantham, Joe Comeaux, Ed Green, Kelvin George and Michael Prudhomme.

His service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 2, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Welsh. Rev. Pat Deshotel will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and resume Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh and from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the church. Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com

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Jim Fountain, 69, of Center, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 at his residence.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2012 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glenn Morton officiating. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery with military honors under the direction of VFW Post #8904. Visitation will be Sunday, December 2, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born March 31, 1943 in Shelby County to Bill and Lessie Mae (Mancil) Fountain. He served in US Army. He worked as a logger for many years.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Bill & Lessie Fountain, Brother, Billy Wayne Fountain and Brother Waylon Rex Fountain.

He is survived by:

Brothers:
Eddie Fountain & wife, Anna of Etoile
Larry Fountain & wife, Susan of Center
Gary Fountain of Center

Sister:
Carol Fountain Cook & husband, Jerry of Conroe

Sister-in-law:
Carmel Fountain of Center
Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Great Nieces & Nephews

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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11/29/2012

Mr. Rickey Jackson (58) formally of Center, now of Denver Colorado died in Colorado on Monday, November 26, 2012. Memorial service will be Saturday, December 1, 2012, for Mr. Jackson, at Triumph Kingdom God In Christ in Center, Texas at 1:00pm.

Survivors:
Mother: Nancy Jenkins of Center, Texas

Wife: DeLight Jackson of Denver Colorado

4 Sons:
Tremaine DeQuan Jackson of Huntsville, Texas
Reggie McGee of Colorado
Mathew Jackson of Colorado
Massaud Williams of Center, Texas

3 Daughters:
Stephine Cramer of Houston, Texas
Kinika Jackson of Colorado
Mercedes Jackson of Colorado

3 Sisters:
Gayle Mitchell of Center, Texas
Darlene Jenkins of Houston, Texas
Debra Daniels of Center, Texas

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Mr. Michael Antone Fox, age 55, of Etoile, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at his residence.

"Mike" Fox was born Aug. 21, 1957, in Center, Texas, to parents Cleveland Lewis Fox and Ruth Spurgeon Fox.

Mr. Fox was preceded in death by his father, Cleveland Lewis Fox.

He is survived by his mother, Ruth Spurgeon Fox; wife, Susan Smith Fox; sons, Jeff Fox, Anthony Fox, Adrien Clyde Ardoin and wife Ashley Roy, Brenton Chase Ardoin and wife Lana Guidry, Corde Jordan Smith and fiance Dana Nicholas; daughter, Gabrielle Grace Ardoin; grandson, Oran "Cho" Thomas Ardoin; sister, Brenda Wilson; special friend, August "JR" Horton; and a number of other relatives.

Mike enjoyed working in the commercial trucking industry. He enjoyed hard work and traveling all over the United States and Canada. In high school be was a football player and continued the love of the sport cheering for his favorite team, "Auburn Tigers." He was a member of Etoile UPC and enjoyed spending his free time fishing with his sons. Mike was known as a loving husband, dad, and grandfather. He loved playing games and being funny with his friends and family and most definately did not like to lose! He had a dry sense of humor and you could never guess if he was serious or not. He spoke his mind and a good mentor to his family and knew the Bible like the back of his hand.He will be greatly missed.

Funeral services have been set for 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Etoile United Pentecostal Church, located at 168 State Highway 103 in Etoile, with Pastor Glenn D. Morton officiating and Bro Wille Wade assisting. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery, located on FM 226 South near Etoile.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be offered to Etoile United Pentecostal Church, Michael Fox Memorial Fund, 168 State Highway 103, Etoile, TX 75944.

Services are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences accepted at http://www.casonmonk-metcalf.com/.

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11/28/2012

A celebration of life for Opal Bernice "Gan" Shillings, 98, of Longview, will be held 1 PM Friday at Antioch Cemetery, near Center, Texas, with Reverend Scott Schulik officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at Rader Funeral Home, Longview.

Mrs. Shillings was born December 25, 1913 in Center, Texas, to Jim and Oma Carroll Smith. "Gan" was a homemaker and a member of Mobberly Baptist Church. She grew up in the rural community of Carrolltown near Shelbyville, TX. Following graduation from Center High School, she married Oscar Shillings of Center. They moved to Longview in 1952 with their 5 children. Following the sudden death of her husband in 1957, Mrs. Shillings accepted her responsibility as a single parent, caring for her children with resolve and strength of character that was often referred to by others as amazing. The purity of her soul and mind and her strong religious beliefs were the guiding forces of her life. She will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren to whom she leaves a legacy of gentleness and devotion to God and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Oscar and daughters Betty Ezell of Balch Springs and Elizabeth Childress of Longview, daughter-in-law Peggy Shillings of Longview, son-in-law Gene Childress of Longview, and son-in-law Leonard Breckenridge of Jefferson, TX.

Those left to cherish her memory are a sons, Jimmy Shillings of Longview and Danny Shillings and wife Carla of Longview, a daughter, Nelda Breckenridge of Jefferson, son-in-law, Bob Ezell of Balch Springs, TX, 12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com

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Mrs. Anne T. Davis, age 90, longtime Educator of San Augustine County, passed from this life on Monday, November 26, 2012, in San Augustine.

Anne was born to Carrie (Becker) Doyle and James Doyle on February 3, 1922, in Saginaw, Michigan. She worked as a Registered Nurse and was a longtime Educator having taught school for many years. She was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church in San Augustine.

Catholic Mass Rites will be recited at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012 in the St. Augustine Catholic Church in San Augustine with Father Rowland officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will follow in the St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in San Augustine. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012, with a Rosary being held at 7 p.m. in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas.

Those who are left to cherish her memory include: Her husband, James Oran Davis of San Augustine; Sons, Danny Davis and his wife, Becky of Richmond; Douglas Davis and his wife, Catrina of Troy, Ohio; Grandchildren: Rachel Davis, Joshua Davis, Jacob Davis, Jace Englehardt, Katie Englehardt, Jordan Davis, Megan Davis and Shane; Sisters, Trudy Boetcher of Traverse City, Michigan and Lynn Rogineck of Bay City, Michigan

She was precede in death by her parents, Carrie and James Doyle; Sister, Carolyn Scott and Brother, Leo Doyle

Pallbearers will include, George Russell, Durwood Hooper, Joe Davis, Danny Davis, Doug Davis, and Oliver Bodine.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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11/27/2012

Jimmy Eugene Fenley, 43, of Center, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 in Galveston. He was born November 8, 1969 in Houston to Ira W. Fenley and Carolyn Sue Luman Fenley. Mr. Fenley was a self-employed carpenter and was of the Baptist faith.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with Bro. Steve Noble officiating.

He is survived by
Daughter: Krystal Joyce Fenley of Center

Son: Kevin Ira Fenley of Center

Parents: Dub & Carolyn Fenley of Center

Brothers:
Mike Fenley of Center
Marty Fenley of Center

Sister: Brenda Darlene Hyde of Houston

A number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Sister: Krystal Joyce Fenley

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

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Hazel Ann Click Foley, 79, of Geneva, Texas went to be with her Lord on November 25, 2012. She was born June 26, 1933 to Thelma Horn Click and J.C. Click Sr. in Sabine County where She lived the majority of her life. Hazel was a lady of many talents and professions including: beauty salon owner/operator, large apartment property management, hair color regional representative for Roux Color Company, and area supervisor for S.T.E.P which was a state employment program for needy seniors and training to move them into public job placements. She loved everyone and prayed diligently for her family, friends and nation. She was a true prayer warrior and Bible scholar.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Corlis Q. Foley, her parents, two sister; Maurine Click Jones and Lois Click Gandy Jewel , brother; John Robert Click and adopted daughter, Martha Freeman.

Those left to honor her memory are: daughter; Sylvia Foley Toole and husband Ron of Conroe, Texas, Son; Corlis Gale Foley of Godfrey, Illinois, brother; J.C. Click and wife Ann of Geneva , Texas, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous caring friends.

The family would like to extend special thanks to all the employees of Lexington Place Care Facility in Nacogdoches, Texas. She loved them so much and they treated her like family. Also, Heart to Heart Hospice. They were so helpful in the transition from this life to her eternal life in heaven. These two organizations were truly angels on earth for us.

Services will be held at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas, at 2:00PM, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012. Visitation at Starr Funeral Home will be from 7:00PM until 8:30PM, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at McMahon Chapel where she will rest with other family members who have gone home.

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Mrs. Rosie Daniels 91 of Center, died at Pine Grove Nursing Center on Thursday, November 22, 2012. Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Daniel will be Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at 1:00pm at St. Paul Baptist Church, Bro. Freddie Wilson, officiating.

Mrs. Daniels’ survivors are:

Sons: Lilton Daniles of Center, Texas
George Daniels (Elmagene) of Center, Texas

Daughters:Imogean Williams of Center, Texas
Earnestine (Rev. Johnny) Johnson of Center, Texas
Thelma Nobles of Tyler, Texas
Joyce Horton of Center, Texas
Deborah Goodwin (Kenneth) of Center, Texas

Sisters: Hazel Brown of Longview, Texas
Gertha Goodwin of Orange, Texas
22 Grandchildren, 48 Great-Grandchildren, and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren
Visitation will be at Hicks Chapel Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 6-8pm

Burial will be at West View Cemetery.

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11/26/2012

Chief Warrant Officer, Don Cooper Williams, age 83, left his family on November 23, 2012 to join his Lord and Savior. Don was born March 29, 1929 in Garrison, TX to William and Bonnie Williams.

Don enlisted into the US Marine Corp at the age of 17. He then enlisted in the US Army one year later. He retired after 23 years of faithful military service as a Chief Warrant Officer II.

After retiring from the US Army he and his family moved to Longview, TX. Don then worked for Eastman Kodak Company for 20 years before retiring, again. Don enjoyed gardening, ranching and his annual “Pig Roast”. Since 1981 he has hosted this event for all his friends and family. This annual tradition began for Don because, while stationed in Ethiopia he enjoyed the festivities of the locals when they put on a Pig Roast. "When he returned home he started his own tradition. You could always count on over 200 friends and family coming to enjoy this day with Don. Don never knew a stranger. He came from both a hard working and military family lineage and he made sure those traditions and standards continued. He was a member of the VFW Post 4002, Longview and also the American Legion. Don was also a Chaplain for the Marine Corp League.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Brenda Williams of Longview, TX.

Children:
Brenda Middleton and her husband Mike of Ft. Worth
Don H. Williams and his wife Brenda of Omaha, TX
Joe Williams and his wife Donna of Harleton, TX
Richard Smith and his wife Shelli of Gilmer, TX
and Misti Smith of Longview, TX.

Grandchildren:
Michael, Martin, Mark and Matthew Middleton
Holly Posey
Jason, Joey and Aaron Williams
Elizabeth Borens
Emily Blair

Numerous great grandchildren

Brother: Truman (Bud) Williams of Garrison, TX

Many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in passing by his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

There will be a time of visitation at Racler Funeral Home, Longview, TX on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 6pm-8pm. Funeral services will be at the funeral home, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10am. Interment will take place at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison at 2pm the day of the service.

A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.

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11/23/2012

Prentice Vaughn, 73, of Huxley, passed away November 23, 2012 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. He was born December 19, 1938 in Huxley to Jack Vaughn and Hazel English Vaughn. He was a retired poultry grower, farmer, rancher and fishing guide on Toledo Bend Lake. Mr. Vaughn was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church in Huxley.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Wes Hall presiding.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Lynch, Darren Vaughn, Doug Vaughn, Dale Vaughn, Joel Vaughn, Josh Vaughn, Robbie Vaughn and Gilbert Vaughn.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Etola Vaughn Jones and husband, Micky of Huxley
Leta Vaughn of Center

Grandchildren:
Amber Martin and husband, Jeremy
Suzanne Ford and husband, Tyler
Aaron Jones and wife, Gina
Maggie Vaughn

Great Grandchildren:
Eli Martin, Eliza Martin, Isaac Martin, Trent Ford and Gracie Stanley

Sisters:
Marie Permenter and husband, W.T. of Belton
Janice Moody and husband, Don of Center

Brothers:
Robert Vaughn and wife, Nikki of Houston
Larry Vaughn and wife, Dian of Huxley
Jackie Vaughn of Huxley
Waylon Vaughn and wife, Regina of Center
Gerald Vaughn and wife, Patti of Huxley

Sister-in-law:
Imer Nell Vaughn of Huxley

Preceded in death by
Parents: Jack Vaughn and Hazel English Vaughn
Wife: Olga Bailey Vaughn
Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Eddie and Vera Wych Bailey
Brothers: Marlie Vaughn and Darrell Vaughn
Sisters-in-law: Kathryn Vaughn and Pat Vaughn

Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Vaughn’s name to:

Alzheimer's Foundation of America
322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl.
New York, NY 10001.

Lydia Missionary Baptist Church
14998 FM 139
Shelbyville, Texas 75973

Wimberly Cemetery Fund

A special thanks for the loving care that was provided by Liz Fults, the employees of Terrace of Shreveport and Green Acres Nursing Center.

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

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Gerald D. Dickinson Jr., 58, of Stafford, passed away November 23, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. He was born January 30, 1954 in San Augustine to Gerald Dickinson Sr. and Barbara Doggett Dickinson. He was a retired Teacher & Regional Driving Instructor and a member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 26, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 26, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Nathan Hodge officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Charles Barr, David Richards, Johnny Barr, Larry Sample, Steve Barr, Tim Cradic, Larry Horn and Jordan Horn.

He is survived by
Son: Jamie Dickinson and wife, Billie of Porter

Daughter: Angie Medrano and husband, Juan of Pittsburg

Mother: Barbara Dickinson of Shelbyville

Grandson: Corey Bedford of Pittsburg

Sister: Susan Milford and husband David of Waskom

Granddaughter: Hollie Bedford of Pittsburg

Nieces:
Leslie Kubiak and husband, Jeremy of Marshall
Shannon Milford of Dallas

Great Nephew: Kolby Kubiak of Marshall

Aunts and Uncles:
Billie Barr
Trever & Marjorie Doggett
Maxie & Sammie Doggett
Pat & Gordon McDonald
Brenda & Gene McDaniel

Numerous cousins

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Father: Gerald “Jerry” Dickinson Sr.
Grandparents: Gladys & Roy Doggett and Anna Mae & Don Dickinson

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

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11/21/2012

Joe Don Vincent, age 75, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.

Mr. Vincent was born Jan. 19, 1937, in Emory, Texas, and had lived at Toledo Bend Lake for a number of years.

Services are pending and will be announced later.

Services are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online memories and condolences may be offered at http://www.casonmonk-metcalf.com/.

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Jouwana Quanella Standley, 33 of Center, passed away Tuesday morning, November 20, 2012 in an automobile accident.

Visitation will be held Friday night, November 23, 2012 from 6 to 9pm at Community Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 2pm at Center Triumph Church, Center, Texas. Interment to follow at Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas with Pastor Alvin Davis officiating.

She is survived by

Sons:
Trevius Moore of Center
Ju Juan Johnson of Center
Jeremiah Standley of Center

Daughter: Caliz Jah Johnson of Center

Mother: Mary Neal Standley of Center

Stepfather: Leroy Isaac of Center

Brother: Dante Standley

Sister: Jo Ketha Horton of Lufkin

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

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Martin Baxter Patton, 42 of Center, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Shelby Regional Hospital as the results of an automobile accident. He was born October 21, 1970.

Visitation will be held Friday night, November 23, 2012 from 6 to 9pm at Triumph Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 24, 2012 11am at Triumph Church, Center, Texas with Rev. Howard Dean Patton to officiate. Interment will follow at Thompson Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas.

He is survived by:

Daughters:
Taylor Patton of Manuel, Texas
Kaila Patton of Manuel, Texas

Sons:
Martin Patton, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas
Jeremiah Standley of Center, Texas

Sister: Christine Patton of Center, Texas

Brother: Rev. Howard (Janell) Patton of the Colony, Texas

12 nephews and 9 nieces

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

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11/20/2012

Mr. James Edward "Ed" Pike, age 54, of Galena, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at a Columbus, Ohio, hospital.

Mr. Pike was born Nov. 8, 1958, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to his parents, James and Helen Pike. He was a former longtime resident of East Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Joy Pike; along with other family members.

Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at First Baptist Church Chapel, located at 411 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas, with the pastor, Dr. Allen Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, located at 5127 North Street, Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Cason Monk-Metcalf, located at 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches.

Further details and survivors will be announced later.

Services are under the direction of T.A. Lane and Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Streeet, Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

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11/19/2012

Lillie Mae Spruiell, 83, of Joaquin passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Fodge officiating. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born December 9, 1928 to Andrew and Eunice (Chambliss) McDaniel. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Joaquin.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Andrew and Eunice McDaniel, Husband, William Jessie Chevalier,Jr., Son, W.J. Chevalier, Brothers & Sisters, Freddie McDaniel, Lela Parker, Vera Youngblood, Verna Isham & Gloria McDonald.

She is survived by:
Daughter-in-law: Annette Chevalier of Joaquin

Granddaughter: Mandy Scott & husband, Bryan of Joaquin

Great Grandchildren: Brylea & Braylon Scott of Joaquin

Brothers:
David McDaniel
Bill McDaniel

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

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

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Phillip Cooper, 49, of Center, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Graveside Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born January 2, 1963 in Center, Texas to E.T. & Edith (Rhame) Cooper.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, E.T. & Edith Cooper.

He is survived by:

Wife: Anita Cooper of Center

Daughter: Brandi Dewyire of San Augustine

Son: Dustin Michael Cooper of Center

3 Grandchildren:
Leann Dewyire of San Augustine
John Phillip Dewyire of San Augustine
Bradley Dewyire of San Augustine

Brothers & Sisters:
Earl Cooper & wife, Ruth
Doris Jones & husband, Harry
Helen Steward
Prentice Cooper &wife, Kim
Linda Burkhalter & husband, Danny

Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law:
LaTonya Risinger
Wesley Diamond
Suzi Solis

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

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

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A funeral service for Mrs. Amanda Marie Nail, age 45, of Carthage, TX, was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Arnold Shrewsbury officiating. Interment followed at Antioch Cemetery, Panola County.

Amanda Marie Lawrence Nail was born on Feb. 23, 1967, in Houston, TX to David and Gail Biggs Lawrence. She graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1985. She later attended Panola College where she earned an associates degree as an LVN in 2002. She married James Edwin Nail, Jr. on Nov. 10, 1990, in Carthage. Mrs. Nail lived most of her life in Carthage and was a member of the River of Life Church. She was preceded in death by her father.

Mrs. Nail is survived by husband, James Edwin Nail, Jr. of Carthage; two sons, James Edwin Nail, III and Bradley Scott Nail both of Carthage; her mother, Gail James and husband Jesse of Antioch, TN; one brother, Kurtes Lawrence of Joaquin; two sisters, Michelle Lawrence of Greer, SC and Joelle Vaughn of Mt. Juliet, TN.

Serving as pallbearers are Cody Reynolds, David Nail, David Lawless, Kurtes Lawrence, Sam Matheson, and Matt Davenport.

Serving as an honorary pallbearer is Cleve Thomas.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

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11/15/2012

Charles D. Brown, 80, of Center, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. He was born February 19, 1932 to William Dee Brown and Elma Ellison Hudson. Mr. Brown was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Chad Brown, Eric Brown, Travis Worsham, Luke Brown, Chas Brown, Colton Goeke and Bugs Coe.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Dr. Debrah Worsham and husband, Phil of Joaquin
Karen Fallin and husband, David of Tenaha

Sons:
Richard Brown and wife, Tina of Center
Randy Brown and wife, Holley of Tyler
Keith Brown and wife, Beth of Center
Bradley Brown of Center

Grandchildren:
Chad Brown and wife Brandi, Eric Brown, Kristen Goeke, Sarah Worsham, Kaitlyn Goeke, Travis Worsham, Loren Brown, Luke Brown, Chelsey Brown, Olivia Worsham, Chloe Brown, Chas Brown, Colton Goeke

Great Grandchildren:
Logan Brown
Cayman Brown

Brothers-in-law:
H.A. Coe, Jr. of Kountze
Billy Head of Port Neches

Preceded in death by
Wife: Shirley Head Brown
Father: William Dee Brown
Mother: Elma Ellison Brown Hudson
Step-Father: Ellis Lamar Hudson
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Henry Alva and Beulah Dean Head
Sister: Willa D. Coe
Sisters-in-law: Helen Head, Georgia Head, Lorean Head Kendrick
Brothers-in-law: Lloyd Head, Sam Kendrick

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

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11/14/2012

Emma Rae Beasley, infant daughter of Joshua R. Beasley and Emily Nichole Hearne, passed away November 14, 2012 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Mark Woolf presiding.

She is survived by
Parents: Josh Beasley and Emily Hearne of Center

Grandmothers:
Amy Windham and husband, Frankie of Center
Marsha Barnett and husband, Billy of Center

Grandfathers:
Chris Pleasant of Center
Jimmy Beasley and wife, Regina of Gary

Great Grandmothers:
Tammy Lewis and husband, Wayne of Center
Ellen Hearne and husband, Roy of Center
Maudie Beasley of Gary

Great Grandfather: Otis Pleasant and wife, Marie of Center

Great Grandparents: Bro. Mark and Lela Woolf of Joaquin

Great Great Grandfather: L.E. Rhame of Center

Great Great Grandmother: Clara Williams of Center

A number of aunts, uncles, cousins and other family

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

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11/13/2012

Thomas Earl Hyatt, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at his residence. He was born November 22, 1933 in El Campo. Mr. Hyatt enjoyed fishing and golf. He was a devout Christian man, who loved to talk about the Bible and was a member of North DeSoto Church of God in Stonewall, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 2012 at North DeSoto Church of God in Stonewall, Louisiana with Bro. David Badford officiating.

He is survived by
Son:
Tommy Hyatt and wife, Candy of Coventry, Connecticut
David Hyatt and wife, Pam of DeBerry
Rodney Hyatt of Reed Springs, Missouri

Daughters:
Jo Stone of Center
Marla Morgan of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

17 Grandchildren

13 Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Pat Eaton of Longview
Frankie Losey of Shreveport, Louisiana

Preceded in death by
Wife: Jo Ann Hyatt
Brother: Dennis Herbert Hyatt

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

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Mrs. Nella Faye Hubbard, 78 of Center, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born September 11, 1934 to Buddy Robertson and May Lou Johnson Robertson

Visitation will be held Friday, November 16, 2012 at Community Funeral Home Chapel. Services for Mrs. Hubbard will be held Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 2pm Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. David Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Blount Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Deloise (Curtis) Lister of Garrison, Texas
Bonnie Hubbard of Center

Sons:
J.L. (Jennie) Hubbard of Timpson
Allen Wayne (Tonda) Suell of Center

30 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren

Brothers:
Lee (Patricia) Williams of Center
O'Neal (Lucille) Jones of Center

Sister: Ora Lee Robertson of San Augustine, Texas

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

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Bennie P. Goodwin-Tatum, age 72, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012. She was born March 26, 1940 in Center to L.Z. "Red" and Mazana Goodwin. She joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at an early age.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm at Community Home Chapel. Home going celebration services will be held Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 12 noon at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Center with Pastor David P. Mitchell to officiate. Interment will follow at McGilliam Cemetery in Shelby County.

She leaves to cherish her memory:
Sons:

Rev. Larry Tatum of Port Arthur, Texas
Elton "Troy" Tatum, Jr., (Yolanda) of Nacogdoches, Texas

Sisters:
Alma Grace of Timpson
Blanchie Goodwin of Fort Worth, Texas
Catherine Reed of Center
Clara Johnson (Elray) of Missouri City, Texas
Rose Stephenson of Nacogdoches
Missionary Evangelist Earnie Goodwin of Humble, Texas
Horcey Lue Hawkins of Maron, Texas

Brother: Leonard Goodwin (Wilda) of Houston, Texas

One God Son: Michael Smith of Nacogdoches, TX

5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Active pallbearers: Chris Goodwin, Keith Riggins, Roy Riggins, Elroy Casey, Cliff Casey, Patrick Goodwin

Honorary Pallbearers: Rev. Autrey Lee Tatum, Alonzo Moore, John David Sanders, Edgar Sanders

Preceded in death by: Mother, Mazana Sanders-Goodwin, father, L.Z. (Red) Goodwin and 2 brothers, Willie Glen Goodwin and Rev. Billy Ray Goodwin and 1 sister Elmirie Williams.

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

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11/11/2012

Evelyn Frances Mosher, age 79, of Pasadena, Texas, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at Kindred Bay Area Hospital in Pasadena.

She was born Oct. 17, 1933, as a daughter of the late Hamlin S. Rogers and Frances Clevenger Rogers and had been a longtime resident of East Texas communities.

A homemaker, Mrs. Mosher always enjoyed family gatherings and barbecue events. She also enjoyed watching the Houston Texans play football.

Survivors include her spouse, Gary Ansel; her children, Harold Gordon Mosher Jr. and wife Martha, Roger Dale Mosher and wife Debie, and Ima Mosher-Freshour, all of Nacogdoches, and John Mosher and wife Mary and Tamble Sandoval, all of Pasadena; sisters, Ellen Muckleroy and Novis Strickland, both of Nacogdoches; a brother, James C. Rogers and wife Jean of Houston; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gordon "Bob" Mosher Sr.; daughter, Lillie Marie Lucas; brother, Thomas J. "Buck" Rogers; and sisters, Estelle Finklea, LaNell Clifton, and Thelma Louise "Susie" Rogers.

Funeral services are set for 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Private interment will be at Gravel Ridge Cemetery, located off FM 225 in Nacogdoches County.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel.

Arrangements are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

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Memorial services for Carleton “Chris” Dyer, 53, of Murchison are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the First united Methodist Church, Athens, with Rev. Brooks Taylor, officiating.

Chris died Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at his residence.

He was born January 18, 1959 in San Augustine, Texas to Rev. Carleton Stanford Dyer and Audrey Tedford Dyer.

Chris was a resident of Murchison since 1997, and formerly of Houston. He was a lifetime Methodist with First United Methodist Church(his home church). Chris was a Radio Personality “Chris Allen” in Lufkin, Houston and Tyler. For the past 15 years Chris served as a Production/Director from Townsquare Media, in Tyler (KNUE 101.5, MIX 93.1, 96.1, and 107.3)
Preceding him in death by his grandparents, Homer and Earlie Mae Tedford, great aunt and uncle, Big A and Bebe Hardin, uncle, Tim Tedford, numerous aunts and uncles from the Murchison, Texas area.

Survived by sons, Brandon Dyer, Murchison, Paul Gonzales, Hempstead, daughters, Rhiannon Dyer, Murchison, Kristin Kay Stone, Hughes Springs, grandchildren, Samuel, Janie, Justice, Christian and Gavin, parents, Rev. Carleton and wife Audrey Dyer, Murchison, brother, Alex Dyer, Orange, sister, Angela Lin Williams, Athens, numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and a host of wonderful friends.

Honorary pallbearers are Bob King, Randy Bridges, Tom Entwistle, Michael Gibson, Mark Henson, Jeff Reed and Jeff Evans.

In lieu of flowers, family request that memorials be made to assist the children of Chris with expenses.
Please mail check to Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2396, Athens, Texas 75751 (903) 675-2211, or to assist with funeral expenses, Please make check to Citizens National Bank, 739 East Tyler Street, Athens, Texas 75751 (903) 675-0011

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Ruby Fae Gibbs, 74 of Gary, Texas, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born March 16, 1938 in Gary, Texas to Esker Wells and Viniie Rogers Wells. She was a homemaker and a member of Tennessee Presbyterian.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 12, 2012 from 12:30 to 2pm at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 12,2012 at 2pm at Garrison Funeral Home with interment to follow at Old Tennessee Cemetery in Shelby County.

She is survived by:
Husband: John L. Gibbs of Gary, Texas

Daughters:
Teny "Leta" Rector and husband Kenneth of Garrison, Texas
Debra Hall and husband James of Gary, Texas
Peggy Eddins and husband of Jeff of Garrison

Sons:
Johnnie Gibbs and wife Mary of Gary, Texas
Duane Gibbs and wife Jean of Timpson, Texas

7 Grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren

Sister: Ada Essery of Tenaha, Texas

Pallbearers:
Lamar Hall, Mathew Hall, Kenneth Traylor, David Eddins, Johnny Kornegay, Paul Joe Kornegay, Dusty Eddins and Wade Rector

Preceded in death by parents, 2 sisters, 1 brother

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

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Nay O. Smith, Sr, age 88, long-time resident of the Hawthorne Community, passed from this life, Friday, November 9, 2012, in San Augustine.

Nay was born to Ethel (Mathews) Smith and Nay W. Smith on September 1, 1924, in San Augustine County, Texas.

He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed as a Carpenter and was a member of the First Baptist Church in San Augustine.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 12, 2012, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with interment in the Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas. Officiating will be Bro. Kenny Smith. Visitation will be Sunday evening, November 11, 2012, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972

Those who are left to cherish his memory include: Wife, Avery Smith of San Augustine; Daughter, Cindy and her husband, Ron Watts of Tyler; Sons, Nay Smith, Jr. and his wife, Cathleen of San Augustine, Matt A. Smith and Carol Cartwright of San Augustine; Grandchildren, Nay Smith III and Randa, Cammie and Luke Clements, Kasey and Jason Radican, Max Channel and Sunnie, Shena Smith, Chelsi & Dustin Ellerbe, Annaka Watts, and Clint Cartwright; Great-Grandchildren, Braylan Radican, Makena Radican, Skylar Smith, and Cannon Smith, Isabella Channel, Brodie Channel, Crew Channel, Wylie Clements, and Presleigh Ellerbe. Sisters, Dovie Renfroe of San Augustine; Mildred Scarborough of Lumberton, Loretta Richards of San Augustine and Lizzie Mae Braniff of San Antonio; Brothers, Walter Smith of Pineland, Herman Smith of Sequin, and Charles Smith of Center.

He was preceded in death by a Sister, Verna Taylor and a Son, Glenn Edward Smith.

Pallbearers will be Mike Bridges, Rocky Smith, Monte Taylor, Jerry Richards, and Gary Smith and Charles Scarborough

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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11/10/2012

Shelba Jean Wallace, 74, of Timpson, TX, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012, in Center, TX.
Born February 13, 1938, in Timpson, TX, Shelba Wallace was the daughter of the late Elmer Rhodes and Erel Baker Laake. After graduating from high school, Shelba began a long career with the Texas Employment Commission.

In addition to her parents, Shelba was preceded in death by her sister Avie Ruth Williams. Survivors include her brother-in-law Joe Williams of Timpson and his 3 daughters and 1 son and several cousins, including Arie Ann Baker and Dawn Bowers.

No services for Shelba Wallace are scheduled at this time.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, TX.

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Mary Inez Coleman, age 80, passed from this life early Friday morning, November 9, 2012, in San Augustine.

Mary Inez was born on January 12, 1932, in San Augustine County, Texas, to Alice Corine (Davis) Pitts and Albert C. Pitts. She worked as a Teller for Commercial State Bank in San Augustine for many years, also working as a Secretary for Home Life Insurance Company in San Augustine. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in San Augustine.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2012, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with interment following in the Corinth Cemetery in San Augustine. Officiating will be Bro. Chet Hensley and Bro. Quincy Martindale. Visitation will be Saturday, November 10, 2012, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972.

Survivors include: Sister-in-law, Ruth Coleman of Huntington, along with numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Alice Corine Pitts; Husband, Walter Ralph Coleman, and a Sister, Velma Mitchell.

Pallbearers will include, Edwin Henley, Gerald Stewart, Walter Hernsberger, Darrell Bennett, Hal Land, and Richard Murphy. Honorary Pallbearers will include Jack Townsend, Nelsyn Wade, and Kenneth Skillern.

Online obituary and online condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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11/09/2012

Al Lout, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born November 26, 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Clayton Lout and Sarah Goodwyn Brown. Mr. Lout was retired from L&R Timber and Bruce Hardwood Flooring.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Belgard & Bro. James Goodwyn officiating. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Lout, Mike Lout, Barry Lout, Cecil Jackson, Matthew Michonski, Ray Griffin and Will Lovett. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Bradshaw, Joe Biggar and Wayne (Hub) Elliott.

He is survived by
Daughter: Tanya Lout of Lufkin

Son: Darrin Lout and wife, Annie of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
Shawna Nicole Lout
Kylie Marie Zapp
Britteny Michonski
Shelby Michonski
Matthew Michonski

Brother: Duane Lout and wife, Delois of Shelbyville

Special Friends:
Shirley Lout of Patroon
Mike & Trish Lout
Ricky Lout
Barry Lout
Wayne “Hub” Elliott

Preceded in death by
Father: Clayton Lout
Mother: Sara Goodwyn Brown and husband, Homer
Wife: Linda Lout
Grandson: Dalton Lout

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

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11/08/2012

Jack R. Weatherly, 88 of Midland, Texas formerly of Garrison, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 in MIdland, Texas. He was born May 29, 1923 in Tyler, Texas to Sam J. Weatherly and Clemmie Tarver Weatherly. He was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 9, 2012 from 5pm - 8pm at Garrison Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Weatherly will be held Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Garrison Funeral Home with interment to follow at Earthman-Rest Haven Cemetery located on I-45 Houston, Texas.

He is survived by:

Wife: Lerline Weatherly of Midland, Texas

Daughter: Marcelle Moore of Houston, Texas

Grandchildren: Kris, Brandi, Kristi

Sisters:
Betty Young
Margaret Spivey
Billie Jean Barnhart
Jewel Pirtle

Brother: Bobby Weatherly

Host of other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by son, Jack Weatherly, Jr., parents, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers

Pallbearers:
Jerry Weatherly, Gary Michael Weatherly, John Calvin Spivey, Pat Foley, Michael Hammer, Mark Hammer, Bryon Hancock, and Alex Hancock

Honorary Pallbearers:
Stephen Hancock, Justin Hancock, Bill Hancock, Clay Hancock, Hunter Hancock, Walter Dean, Marcus Black.

Funeral services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

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11/06/2012

Funeral services for Glenda Jane Conway, 72, of Timpson were held Thursday, November 1, 2012 in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jim Maddox officiating. Graveside services were held in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Silas, Shelby County.

Ms. Conway was born March 13, 1940 in Timpson, Texas to Edgar Ellis and Ruby Jane (Fleming) Beasley, and died Monday, October 29, 2012 in Wells. She resided in Timpson most of her life and was a paralegal. Ms. Conway was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Timpson Chapter. She was involved with various art clubs, and was a talented artist and seamstress, and a great cook. She was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Sherry D. Conway of Wells and Roy and Sherry A. Conway of Lufkin; grandchildren, Jana Forrest and husband Justin of Apple Springs, Winston Conway and wife Hannah of Lufkin, and Hilliary Doss of Wells; and great-grandchildren, Keagan French, Jaymie French, Tristin Doss, Trace Doss, all of Wells, BayLiegh Forrest, Kinlee Conway, Robert Conway and Barrett Finney, all of Lufkin.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family extends special thanks to the staffs of Hillside Plaza and Heart to Heart Hospice.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Red River Radio Network, P.O. Box 5250, Shreveport, Louisiana 71135 or the Humane Society of Angelina County, P.O. Box 472, Lufkin, Texas 75902.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

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Patsy Ann Wilder Watson, 70 of Timpson, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in Center, Texas. She was born July 22,1942 in Cawood, Kentucky to Wylie B. Wilder and Doris Fleming Wilder. She was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 12noon to 2pm at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas with funeral services to follow at 2pm at Garrison Funeral Home with Bro. Jackie Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas.

She is survived by:

Daughter: Lisa Green and husband Robert of Tenaha, Texas

Son: Jimmy Ray Watson of Edgewood, Texas

Grandchildren: Amanda Haney, Michelle Haney, Bobby Bray

Sisters:
Kay Bowers of Nacogdoches, Texas
Wilma Wilder of Houston, Texas

Brother: Jack Wilder of Hallsville, Texas

Host of other relatives and friends

Funeral services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home.

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Mrs. Essie Mae (Brown) Clark, age 85, of Bronson, passed from this life on Sunday, November 4, 2012, in Bronson.

Essie Mae was born to Armatha Brown and R. T. Brown on July 9, 1927, in San Augustine County, Texas. She was a homemaker, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #337, and a member of the Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church in San Augustine County, TX.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2012, in the Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church in San Augustine County, Texas, with Bro. T.A. Lane and Bro. Cliff Durham officiating. Interment will be in the Little Flock Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening, November 5, 2012, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972

Those who are left to cherish her memory include: Son, Jim Wayne Clark of Bronson; Brother, Jack Brown of San Augustine; Sister-in-law, Joyce Brown of Bronson, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Armatha and R.T. Brown, Brothers, Clyde, Jimmie, Roy, and Sister, Lorene Brown

Pallbearers will include: Nick Key, Marcus Key, Casey Sowell, John Wayne Daniels, Maurice Daniels, Jr., and Reagan Neal Daniels (Reggie)

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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Charles E. Ramsey, 73, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012 in Center. He was born December 17, 1938 in Fouke, Arkansas to Charles Edward Ramsey Sr. and Irene Dale Leatherwood Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Chapel.

He is survived by
Son: David Ramsey and wife, Darlene of Joaquin

Daughters:
Debra Caldwell of Logansport, Louisiana
Donna Dugger and husband, T.R. of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Michael & Angel Ramsey
Hope Ramsey
Taylor & Tyler Caldwell
Stephanie Samford
Justin Samford
Melissa Hayes
Takoda Dugger

Eight Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Doris Calhoun and husband, David of Canton
Enola Bridges and husband, Harold of Hallville

Brother: Dean Ramsey and wife, Kathy of Stonewall

Preceded in death by
Parents: Charles Edward Ramsey Sr. and Irene Dale Leatherwood Ramsey

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

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Mr. Sammy Lee Williams, age 71, of Center, Texas. Mr. Williams passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 at his home in Center, Texas.

Visitation and Wake Services will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2012 with Viewing from 12:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Garner and Son Chapel in San Augustine, Texas. Wake will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Triumph in Center, Texas. Funeral service will be Wednesday November 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Triumph the Church & Kingdom of God in Christ, Center with Prince Howard Cloudy, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at West View Cemetery, Center, Texas

Mr. Williams is survived by:

Wife, Imogean Daniels Williams of Center, Texas

Sons,
Brian Williams (LaQuita) of San Augustine, Texas
Byron Daniels of Tyler, Texas
Norris Glenn Hern (Valery) of Center, Texas

Daughter, Tabitha Williams (Tommy) of Center, Texas

14 Grandchildren
8 Great-Grandchildren

Brother, John L. Williams (Anca Jean) of Beaumont, Texas

Sisters,
Della Mae Williams Gardner (Jerry) of Center, Texas
Shirley Faye Williams Hewitt of Center, Texas
Sharon Dian Williams of Center, Texas

Special Brother-in-Law, L. H. Hewitt of Center, Texas

As well as a host of other relatives and Friends

Funeral services under the direction of Percy Garner & Son Mortuary of San Augustine, Texas.

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11/05/2012

Shelia Denby Windham, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born March 15, 1954 in Center to Earl Denby and Mary Lucille Miller Denby. She was an inspector for Center Plywood for many years and attended Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham and Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Patroon Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Parker, Danny Parker, Kevin Windham, Josh Windham, Kyle Windham and Nick Sims.

She is survived by
Husband: Keith Windham of Shelbyville

Son: Michael Hughes and wife, Denise of Blanchard, Louisiana

Daughters:
Traci Samford of Mansfield, Louisiana
Kristy Gillaspie and husband, Walter of Shelbyville
Kandace Windham of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
Jon Samford of Mansfield, Louisiana
Jacob Samford of Mansfield, Louisiana
Justin Hughes of Blanchard, Louisiana
Meshell Hughes of Blanchard, Louisiana
Keisha Gillaspie of Shelbyville
Precious Gillaspie of Shelbyville
McKenzie Gillaspie of Shelbyville
Christina Hughes of Blanchard, Louisiana

Great Grandchild: Cameron Hughes of Blanchard, Louisiana

Brother: Leon Denby and wife, Nita of Waskom

Sister: Sue Parker and husband, Jerry of Center

A number of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other family and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Earl Denby and Mary Lucille Miller Denby
One Infant Son

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Windham’s name to:
American Liver Foundation
39 Broadway, Suite 2700
New York, NY 10006

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

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11/04/2012

Charles “Sunny” Gregg, 82, of Center, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012 in Nacogdoches. He was born May 6, 1930 in Conroe, Texas to William T. Gregg and Pearl Annie Gray Gregg.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 5, 2012 at Pool Cemetery in Richard, Texas with Bro. Keith Rose officiating. Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to service.

He is survived by
Wife: Peggy McDonald Gregg of Center

Sons:
Robert Gregg of Center
Charles Wessley Gregg of Conroe

5 Grandchildren

9 Great Grandchildren

A number of nieces and nephews

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: William T. Gregg and Pearl Annie Gray Gregg
2 Brothers
4 Sisters

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

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11/02/2012

Jimmie Elizabeth Smith Ariola, 97, went to be with the Lord October 25, 2012, at Legend Oaks Nursing Home in Houston, Texas.

She was born June 13, 1915, in Center, Texas, the daughter of James Faucett Smith and Mary Etta Rountree. She graduated from Center High School in 1932. She married Warren Cornelius “Jack” Ariola on April 14, 1934 in Center, Texas. They were married for 46 years before Jack passed away. They moved to Houston from Center in 1954. Jimmie worked for many years as an apartment manager, but mostly, she was a stay-at-home mom who helped raise many of her grandchildren.

Jimmie is survived by daughters Janice Ariola Darden (Houston, TX) and Marilynn Johnson (Spring, TX) and her sons Carl Ramon Ariola and wife Janice (Phoenix, AZ) and Kenneth Warren Ariola and wife Dell (Willis, TX). She is preceded by husband Warren Cornelius Ariola, daughter Barbara Jean Rodriquez, and twin sons James Michael and Charles Francis Ariola.

She is survived by 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Mrs. Ariola will be interred at Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas, Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

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Verl (Pete) Windham, 83, of Center, passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 at ETMC Tyler. He was born May 22, 1928 in Panola County to P.R. Windham and Ruby McCauley Windham. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and was also a partner in Quick Change Oil & Lube in Center. Mr. Windham was a member of Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Don Noble presiding.

Pallbearers will be James Daniels, Cory Weldon, Ray Tindol, Dale Hite, James Davis and Patrick Mills.

He is survived by
Sons:
Greg Windham and wife, Pam of Gary
Steve Windham and wife, Selena of Center

Grandchildren:
Justin Windham and wife, Carol
Kelly Duszik and husband, Will

Great Grandchildren:
Kourtney Duszik
Kaylee Windham
Aiden Windham

A number of nieces, nephews and cousins

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: P.R. Windham and Ruby McCauley Windham
Wife: Joyce Eaves Windham

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

09/27/2012

James “Duchie” Phillips passed away September 20, 2012 and was laid to rest Wednesday, September 26, 2012 1pm at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ Center, Texas with Shepherd Howard Cloudy, pastor and Minister Mary Thompson, officiating. Interment was in Westview Cemetery.

James E. Phillips was born to the late Calvin Jack Phillips and Addie B. Jones on February 12, 1936 in Shelby County.

James married Lola B. Cartwright on April 7, 1954.  To this union of love they were blessed with one son Willie James Phillips (who preceded him in death) and five daughters.

James was a logging contractor for many years.  He was a very generous man and opened his heart and his home to various family members and friends whenever they needed a place to stay.  His kitchen and home were always open.

In 1991 James was baptized at Northwood Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas.

He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Lola B. Phillips, five daughters, Brenda (Louis) Jackson, Connie Phillips, Valeria (Glen) Hearne all of Center, Texas, Angie Osby of Houston, Texas and Ilene Eaden of Nacogdoches, Texas; four sisters, Molly (Jay T) Clark, Ruby Wilson, both of Center, Texas, Patricia Mathews of Lufkin, texas and Joann Bratchett of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Richard (Day) Phillips of Center, Texas and Charles Ray Phillips of Dallas, Texas; one aunt, Oma Lee Kyle of Center; tow special friends, L.H. Hewitt and Bob Sturrock; nine grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Active pallbearers were Terry Buckley, Marcus Goodwin, Bogers “Tootie” Mathews, Brandon Stansberry, Kendrick Garrett, and Gerrad Teel.

Honorary pallbearers were Monchez Jackson, Ardie Phillips, Jamien Phillips, JaMichael Phillips, Derrick Brown, Lester Cartwright, Gerrad Teel, Brogers “Tootie” Mathews, Tony Wilson, Patrick Cartwright, Billy Early Cartwright, Jr.

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

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Funeral Services for Mr. Johnnie Ray Netherly of Shelbyville, Texas (77), will be at East Liberty Baptist Church on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 1:00pm with Rev. Curtis Archie officiating. Interment to follow at East Liberty Cemetery. Mr. Netherly died on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at Nacogdoches, Texas Medical Center.

He is survived by:

Wife: Mrs. Orstella Netherly of Shelbyville Texas

Son: Cedric Netherly of Shelbyville Texas

Sister: Ruby Neal Greer of Center, Texas

Brother: Lawrence Netherly of Center, Texas

Special Aunt: Ozelle Garrett

Services are under the directions of Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas.

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09/25/2012

Mr. Willie B. Woodards, 66 of Garrison, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 in Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born January 16, 1946.

Services for Mr. Woodards will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 1pm at Sweet Union Missionary Baptist Church in Garrison, Texas with Rev. Billy Gardner to officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Garrison.

He is survived by:

Wife: Dorothy Woodards of Garrison

Sons:
Willie B. Woodards, Jr and wife Ruthie of Nacogdoches, Texas
Vincent Woodards and wife Shelia of Nacogdoches
Patrick Woodards and wife Sonya of Garrison
Allexander Woodards and wife Brenda of Garrison

God-Daughter: Neva Bryant of Garrison

11 Grandchildren and 1 great grandchild

Sisters:

Mary D. Williams of Nacogdoches
Paulette Thomas of Garrison
Annie Scourton of Garrison
Christine McDaniel of Garrison

Brothers:

Troy Woodards of Nacogdoches
Jimmy woodards of Lufkin

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

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Mrs. Evelyn Keith, age 83, of Pineland, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 in Hemphill, Texas.

Her wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned.

Mrs. Keith was born April 23, 1929 in Cortland, New York to parents, Ivan Neal & Helen (Gallagher) Fuller who precede her in death. She is also preceded in death by husband, Carlton Keith and Children, Kevin Keith, April Quiroz and Albert Keith.

She is survived by:

Children:
Ted Keith of Pineland
Sybil Upton & husband, Art of Pineland

Grandson:
Carlton Keith of Troy, Ohio

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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Choron Grimsley, 98, of the Short Community, Center, Texas, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Military Funeral Service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain W.T. Permenter officiating and military honors under the direction of Barksdale AirForce Base Honor Guards. No graveside service will follow; Burial will be at Short Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, September 27, 2012 starting at 2:00 p.m. until service time.

He was born February 17, 1914 in Center, Texas to Bruce and Littie (Hughes) Grimsley. He graduated from Center High School. He served in the United States Air Force during World War ll and retired as a Master Sergeant in Denver, Colorado after 24 years of service.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Bruce and Littie (Hughes) Grimsley, Sisters; Gertie Grimsley and Ruby Peacock and Brother, Elvin Grimsley.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Bettye Grimsley of the Short Community, Center, Texas

Son & Daughter –in-law:
Gerald & Janet Grimsley of College Station

Brother:
Weldon Grimsley & wife, Irene of Winnsboro

Sister:
Melba Williams & husband, Buck of Center

Numerous Nieces & Nephews

In lieu flowers, family request donations can be made to the charity of your choice or Humane Society of the United States.

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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09/24/2012

Funeral service for Aubrey D. Gates will be held 2 PM Wednesday, September 26, 2012 in Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Logansport Chapel, Logansport with Rev. Doyle English, Rev. Jerry Dale English, and Rev. Gene Arnold officiating. Burial will be in O E Price Cemetery in Logansport, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 5 PM till 9 PM in the funeral home.

Mr. Gates passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. He was a native of Kenard, Tx. Mr. Gates was a retired machine operator from Exide Technology. He was a member of UAW Local 1532.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleet and Eva Alexander Gates; brothers, Tommy and Harold Gates; sister, Eunice Gates.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Joyce Claybrook Gates; sons Ronnie and friend Matt and Brad Gates and wife April; daughters, Vicki Fisher and husband Rodney, Becky Juarez and husband Ray, Susie McGee and husband Kevin; sister Joanie Arnold and husband Gene; brother Raymond Gates and wife Martha; sixteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Those honored to be pallbearers will be Michael Binning, Greg Fisher, Stephen McGee, Hunter Gates, Kristopher Gates, Logan Gates, Chris Cohoon, Colby McGee, and David Ray

Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Neal, Virgil Gates, Glenn Gates, Dewayne Gates, Shane Arnold, Clayton Clark, and Nathan Prudhomme.

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Funeral service for Wallace Ray Stahl, Jr. will be held 1 PM Tuesday, September 25, 2012 in Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev. Jonathan King, Rev. Dean Register, and Rev. William Wash, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, September 24, 2012 from 6 PM until 9 PM in Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Logansport Chapel.

Mr. Stahl, 53, of Logansport, LA passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Mansfield, LA. He was a native of Logansport, LA. Mr. Stahl was a gas measurement technician for GMS Gas Measurement Services. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Ray Stahl, Sr.; Maternal grandparents, Buddy and Bessie Tyler; paternal grandmother, Edith Stahl; great-grandmother, Sybil Burkett.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dovie Sandifer Stahl; son, Brian Stahl; daughter, Angela Bonnett and husband Blaine; grandson, Noah Bonnett; mother, Norma Tyler Stahl Thomas; brothers, Wayne Stahl and Michael Stahl; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Those honored to be pallbearers will be Brett Register, Ernest Claybrook, Jr., Lynn Stevens, Ike Cummings, Michael Sandifer, and Rodney Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers will be James ’Sonny’ Register, Ernest Register, Johnny Hamon, and Billy Sandifer.

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09/20/2012

Services for Mrs. Esther A. Fields will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 24, 2012 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home, 1554 Highway 7 East, Center, TX 75935 with Reverend Gary Oglesby officiating. Graveside services will follow at Sardis Cemetery on FM 414 in the Sardis Community. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Mama Fields went to join her Savior at age 95 on September 20, 2012, while at East Texas Hospice in Tyler, TX.

Esther Allen Cox Fields was born Jan. 8, 1917 in the Campti Community in Shelby County, TX. Her parents were Buddie A. Cox and Susie Sumner Cox.

She lived on the family farm and attended Campti Community schools. After marriage to Ralph A. Fields, Esther lived in Shelby County, TX, Humble, TX, East Columbia, TX, Orange, TX and then moved to Bullard, TX where she resided at Emerald Bay community. Over the years she was an active member of a number of churches and most recently at Rose Heights Church in Tyler, Grace Chapel Assembly of God in Tyler, and Community Church in Orange, TX.

While living in Orange, she was manager of a bakery for a number of years. Prior to that, she had a full time job as a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ralph A. Fields, her parents, Buddie and Susie Cox, and a brother, Fred E. Cox.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Ordean Williams, Emerald Bay; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Jo Ann Fields, Bullard; 5 grandchildren, Deana Williams, Austin, John Fields and wife Heather, Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Michele Adams and husband Kyle, Baytown, Susan Gunter and husband Tracy, Flint, James Fields and wife Cathy, Flower Mound; 8 great-grandchildren, Lauren Cox and husband Jared, Megan Adams, Trevor Gunter, Annaleah Fields, Courtney Gunter, Jake Fields, Jackson Fields, and Sam Fields; a sister, Lorene White, Humble; 2 sisters-in-law, Gaye Belrose, Center and Margie Hinton, Joaquin; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Adams, John Fields, James Fields, Tracy Gunter, Trevor Gunter, Lonnie Belrose, Richard Hinton, and James White. Honorary pallbearer will be Harold Bloodgood.

The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Providence Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility in Tyler and Hospice of East Texas for the excellent care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one of the following: Sardis Cemetery Association, Attn: LaNell Rash, 6034 FM 414, Center, TX 75935; Hospice of E. Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701; or Pleasant Hills Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1177, Fairfield, TX 75840.

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

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Franklin Ronald “Ronnie” Jackson, Sr., 69, of Joaquin passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, LA.

Graveside Service will be 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Jackson Cemetery with John Sachs, his lifelong friend, officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home, with burial at Jackson Cemetery.

He was born June 14, 1943 in Jacksonville, FL to Julius and Joy (Hooper) Jackson. He graduated from Ruston High School in 1961, leaving graduation night to find a job offshore. Ronnie was an oil field professional, having worked in the business for 52 years, in 13 foreign countries and all over the United States.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Julius & Joy Jackson, grandparents, Ma & Pa Hooper and his little brother, Bruce Jackson.

He is survived by:
Wife, Barbara Hewitt Jackson of Joaquin

Son, Franklin Ronald “Ronny” Jackson, II, & wife, Angela of Joaquin

Daughter, Veressa Joy “V.J.” Jackson of Joaquin

2 granddaughters:
Jordan Alexandra Jackson of Nacogdoches
Victoria Alana “Tori” Jackson of Joaquin, who made his sun come up in the morning.

Sister: Julie Jackson & husband, Stan Merriman of Houston

Brother: Thomas Roland Jackson & wife, Wendy of Conroe

Nieces & Nephews: Theresa Walker, Michelle Walker, Karina Engert & husband, Warren, Anna Sides & husband, Terry, Joy Holland & husband, Craig Curley, Jolie Holland, Bill Jackson & wife, Lindsey, Arthur Lusby & partner, Stormie, David Hewitt & wife, Laurie, Becky Flechsig & husband, Seth and Abby Hewitt

Sister-in-law: Virginia Walker

Brother-in-law: Joe Hewitt & wife, Mickie

Sister-in-law: Susan Jackson

6 Great nieces and nephews

Uncle: Bud Hooper

Pallbearers: Ronny Jackson, Joe Hewitt, John Smelser, Gerald Hooper,
Spencer Hamilton, Hugh Daw, Jim Hooper, Wade Hooper and Joe Hooper
Honorary Pallbearers: Ruston High School Class of 1961

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

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09/19/2012

Graveside service for Avalia “Boya” “Gopher” Roy, Jr., 70, of Tenaha, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM,
Saturday, September 22, 2012, at the Roy Family Cemetery, 260 PR 105, Tenaha, TX.  Mr. Roy passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012.

Born August 29, 1942, in Houston, Texas, Roy Avalia, Jr. was the son of the late Avalja Roy, Sr. and Mary Marie Hines Roy. Mr. Roy served in the U.S. Army and was employed with Okite Chemical Company while living in Houston. He and Carolyn McCleskey were married in December of 1984 and moved to Tenaha, TX, in 1985.

Survivors include his wife Carolyn of Tenaha; sons Joseph Charlie Roy and wife Stacy of Tenaha and Matthew John Roy of Nacogdoches; daughter Glenda Gail Kellogg and husband Jimmy of Conroe, TX; stepson James Edward Kedzieski and wife Kathy of Crosby, TX; stepdaughters Barbara Kedzieski of Tenaha, Cheryl Lynn Gilbert and husband Gregg of Katy, TX, and Billie Jean Barnaby of Houston; sisters Ella Pitre of Conroe, Ethel Dotson, of Conroe, and Julia Mae Wancho of New York. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 1 step great grandchild.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Roy was preceded in death by brother Adam Roy and sisters Emma Nipper, Audrey Sellers, and Mary McArdle.

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

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Robert Michael (Mike) Agnew, 50, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 in Huntsville while working. He was born November 17, 1961 in Carthage to John Robert Agnew and Judy Maye Baker Agnew. He was a member of Ramah Missionary Baptist Church in Tenaha.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Ramah Missionary Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele and Bro. Don Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Pallbearers will be Adam Braun, Steven Joe Watson, Christopher Pilgreen, Tom Watkins, John Willoughby and Sam Swint. Honorary pallbearers will be Barry Baker, Anthony Bell and Charles Deardoff.

He is survived by
Parents: Robert & Judy Agnew of Tenaha

Wife: Molly Agnew of Tenaha

Children:
Ashley Kitten and husband, Cole of Austin
Adam Braun of Shreveport, Louisiana
Cameron Agnew of Carthage
Kelsey Braun of San Antonio
Jonathan Agnew of Tenaha
Kailey Agnew of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Christopher Abernathy of Carthage
Harper Almeida of Carthage

Sister: Shelly Swint and husband, Sam of Tenaha

Mother-in-law: Geni Wooley and husband, Scott of Sulpher, Louisiana

Brother-in-law: Tom Watkins and wife, Mena of Carthage

Brother-in-law: Josh Watkins of Lake Charles, Louisiana

Nieces and nephews:
Coper Watkins of Carthage
Brandy Eubank of Tenaha
Christopher Pilgreen of Tenaha
Savannah Cassell and husband, Clint of Tenaha
Elizabeth Willoughby of Tenaha

A number of aunts, uncles and other family

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Son: Bradley Agnew
Grandparents: Johnnie & Omie Agnew
Grandparents: Ernest & Maudie Baker
Special Uncle: Kenneth Baker

Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Agnew’s name to:
American Lung Association National Headquarters
1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800.
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 785-3355
http://www.lung.org/donate

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

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Lawana White, 83, of Center, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at her residence. She was born March 16, 1929 in Shelby County to Clayter Fulsom and Ethel Danley Fulsom. Ms. White was employed at a nursing home in San Augustine for over 18 years and was a member of White Rock Baptist Church in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2012 at White Rock Baptist Church in Center with Bro. R.B. Elumbaugh officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Bradley Wilburn, Daniel Murphree, Shay Williams, Ronnie Davis, Mike Kelly and John Best.

She is survived by
Daughter: Dianne Murphree of Kingwood

Grandchildren:
Pam White Williams and husband, Shay of San Benito
Daniel Murphree and wife, Chelsea of Austin
Shelby White of Nacogdoches

Great Grandchildren:
Tristan Williams of San Benito
Trinity Williams of San Benito
Levi Murphree of Austin

A host of relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Clayter Fulsom and Ethel Danley Fulsom
Husband: Charles Alvis White
Son: Ricky White
Son-in-law: Michael B. Murphree

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

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09/18/2012

Funeral services for Lupe Yates, 50, of Nacogdoches will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Brother Ronnie Frankens, John Laird, and Sheriff Kent Henson officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Yates was born October 27, 1961 in Patterson, California, and died Monday, September 17, 2012 in a Nacogdoches hospital. She had resided in Nacogdoches for 17 years and had worked at the Angelina County Sheriff's Department for 26 years. Lupe greatly enjoyed cooking, talking and visiting with friends, and spoiling her kids.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Carroll Yates of Nacogdoches; son and daughter-in-law, John Laird and Sarah St. John of Austin; daughter and son-in-law, Joni Laird and Danny Lilly of Nacogdoches; mother, Marcela (Garcia) Guzman of Raymondville; father, Jose B. Garcia of Weslaco; sister, Pat Garcia of Houston; brothers, Tony Garcia of Raymondville, Jose Garcia of New Caney and Tim Guzman of Raymondville; father of John and Joni, Wade Laird of Hudson; Angelina County Sheriff's Office family; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Lillian Cavazos; and mother-in-law, Barbara Yates.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Redd, Bryan Holley, Danny Anders, Mike Jones, Bart Riley and Dale Childress.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tammy Holley, JoVina Harris, Dana Vanya and Tamishea Shewmake.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Crisis Center, 2401 Davisville Road, Lufkin, Texas 75901.
The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

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Donald E. Storm Sr., 74, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at his residence.  He was born February 8, 1938 in Campus, Illinois to Martin Jence Storm and Mildred Holm Storm.  He served in the United States Army and was a member of Haslam Baptist Church in Haslam. 

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating.  A military honors graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, September 24, 2012 at Houston National Cemetery in Houston.

He is survived by
Wife: Marion Lavern Storm of Joaquin

Daughters:
Donell Storm Sutcliffe of Nacogdoches
Tracey Tanton of Evadale

Son: Donald E. “Butch” Storm Jr. of Center

Grandchildren:
Trey Morris
Jessica Morris
Katracey Tanton
Robert Storm
Matthew Storm

Sisters:
Rose Mehochko of Mazon, Illinois
Helen Glenn of Vila Rica, Georgia

Numerous other relatives

A host of friends

Preceded by
Parents: Martin Jence Storm and Mildred Holm Storm
Daughter: Donna Jean Storm

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

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Helen Marie Behrens, 78, of Montgomery, TX passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 in Conroe, TX. She was born August 25, 1934 to Chester “Doc” Hendrix and Eve Lou Hendrix. She was a loving, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

A graveside service will be held Friday, September 21, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Old Teneha Cemetery, in Tenaha, TX . Service entrusted to Mangum Funeral Home of Center, TX.

Preceded in death by:

Husband: Horace “Cotton” Behrens
Parents: Doc and Eve Lou Hendrix
Siblings: James and Jamie Hendrix
And Niece: Nancy Mitchell

Survived by:

Sister and Brother in law
Dorothy and Doug Marberry

Children
Bubba and Joy Rankin
Allen Paul Behrens
Donna and Rocky Magnusson
Cecil and Cathy Behrens
Chester and Darlene Behrens

11 Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren

Numerous Nieces, Nephews and Friends

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Carolyn May Wells went home to be with her Lord and Savior on her birthday, September 12, 2012 at the age of 58 at Ridgecrest Center in Waco. Carolyn was born on September 12, 1954 to Zan and Audie Sims May of Joaquin, TX. In September 1972, she married the love of her life, Marvin Prentice “Buddy” Wells, Jr. Their first born, Michael Jeremy Wells, was born in January 1977. They were very proud of their boys and were often at scout meetings, soccer games and other school activities supporting and cheering them on. Carolyn loved and supported her sons very much until her last breath. She was an avid Texas A&M fan, Marty’s alma mater, and a Dallas Cowboys fan. She was a successful realtor and retired from Pitney and Bowes later in life due to her illness of Multiple Sclerosis.

Graveside services will be Monday, September 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at O.E. Memorial Park in Logansport, LA.

Carolyn is survived by her sons, Marty Wells of Houston and Jeremy Wells of Odessa; three granddaughters: Aubrey, Ashton, and Samantha Wells; Brothers: Don May and wife Mary of Joaquin, Sammy May and wife Martha of Center, Roy May of Gladewater; Sisters: Bobbie Pruitt and husband Ron of Magnolia, Reeta Ann Frieze and husband Bob of Elko, NV; Sister-in-laws, Kay May and Sheryl Hopson; Brother-in-law Calvin Seago of Shreveport, LA, and many special nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband Buddy Wells parents Zan and Audie Sims May, brothers: Asa, Ray, and Jimmy May, sisters: Billie Jean Lawhorn and Ruby Seago.

The family would like to thank Ridgecrest Retirement Center and Dr. Kreis for the care provided to “Aunt Carolyn” since 2008. Brandi, Jessica, Stacey, and Judy of Bluebonnet Hospice were a tremendous support to her during her last days. Special thanks to Lori and The Boy. Lori was not only her caregiver but her friend.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Funeral services are under the direction of Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, Texas.

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09/15/2012

Jimmye Elaine Watkins Wallace, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 in Carthage. She was born June 18, 1932 in Camp Switch to Jim Ross Watkins and Evelyn Gertrude Bell Watkins. Mrs. Wallace was a member of the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Church of Christ in Tenaha. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 17, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Andrew King officiating.  Interment will follow at Truitt Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Beau Donaldson, Jerry Pate, Steve Thompson, Caleb Wright, Buster Masters and Verbon Pate. Honorary pallbearers will be Olin Oliver, Ronnie Emannis, Freddy Moody and Bill Haley.

She is survived by
Husband: Joe Neil Wallace of Joaquin

Daughters:
Elaine Carol Hall Looney and husband, Gary of Lufkin
Nancy Evelyn Hall Keeling and husband, Gordon of DeBerry

Six Grandchildren

Ten Great Grandchildren

Many special friends

She is preceded in death by
Parents: Jim Ross Watkins and Evelyn Bell Watkins
Half-sister: Betty Jo Cougar

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

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09/14/2012

Mr. Eddie Ray Noble, 57, services will be held Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11am at St. Luke Baptist Church, Logansport, LA with interment to follow at Old Zion B.C. Grand Cane, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held Friday September 14, 2012 from 6pm to 8m at St. Luke Baptist Church Logansport, LA.

Services intrusted to Purvis Funeral Home Mansfield, Louisiana.

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09/13/2012

Jamie Kyle Hope, 33, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in Carthage. She was born January 15, 1979 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jim Kyle and Shawna Smith Kyle. She was a member of Word of Life Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.

A private graveside service will be held at a later time.

She is survived by
Daughter: Sydney Swilley of Elyseian Fields

Mother: Shawna Kyle of Stonewall, Louisiana

Brothers:
Karl Kyle of Houston
Ron DeChamplain and wife, Sylvie of Madera, California
Robert DeChamplain of Deadwood
Rodney DeChamplain and wife, Debbie of Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sister: April Kyle-Hankins of Joaquin

A number of nieces and nephews

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Father: Jim Kyle
Maternal Grandparents: Bascom and Ailleen Smith
Paternal Grandparents: Dewey Van and Clydelle Kyle

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

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09/12/2012

Sandra Sanders Bradshaw, age 72, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2012. Visitation will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 14 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station. A celebration of Sandra’s life will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15 at Christ United Methodist Church with Dr. Jerry House officiating. Private interment will be held at the Memorial Cemetery of College Station.

Sandra was a native of Center, Texas where she was a brilliant and beautiful child. In her high school years she was in the band and also performed as a twirler and would have been valedictorian of her class were it not for the fact she graduated in 3 years instead of 4.

Sandra and her husband, Jerry Bradshaw, were high school sweethearts. They began dating when Sandra was 14 and Jerry was 16. Separated by College, with Jerry at Texas A&M and Sandra at the University of Texas, Sandra left college to marry Jerry at the age of 18. The two of them had a long and happy marriage. Sandra was a stay-at-home mother and supported Jerry through 30 moves to advance his career. They were blessed with two children and would have been married 54 years in November.

Sandra loved to travel, and she and Jerry traveled to almost every country in Europe, visited Asia, Africa, and South America. Sandra loved going on cruises and they enjoyed many, many cruises together, including numerous Caribbean plus Alaskan, Baltic, Panama Canal, Nile River, across the Atlantic and Mediterranean cruises. She was also wonderful cook and passed along her culinary skills to her daughter.

Sandra was a founding and charter member of Christ United Methodist Church in College Station, volunteering for A&M United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Barnette Sanders and Irene Creech Sanders, Jerry’s parents, Marvin and Beatrice Bradshaw, half-brother Leon Sanders, and son Michael Allen Bradshaw.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Bradshaw; daughter, Carol Roach and husband Art Roach of College Station; 5 grandchildren, Joshua Baker and wife Jessie Baker, Katherine Osburn, Benjamin Bradshaw, Alexis Roach, and Alyssa Roach; and great grandson, Joshua (Duke) Baker, Jr. all of College Station; half-sister, Hazel Andre of New Iberia, Louisiana; sister-in-law, Jean Bradshaw of New London, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sandra was a direct descendant of her great-great grandfather, John Sanders, who was a hero of the Battle of San Jacinto.

The family wishes to thank the angels-of-mercy of Hospice Brazos Valley, the wonderful doctors, staff, and nurses at St. Joseph Hospital and St. Joseph ER in south College Station. We would also like to thank her surgeon, Dr. Alford, and Sandra’s long-time internist, Dr. Tseng.

Honorary pallbearers are the members of Christian Collage Sunday School class at Christ United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, Hospice Brazos Valley, or St. Joseph Hospital.

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09/11/2012

Timothy Eugene Holt, 65, son of Leo and Helen Holt of Toledo, OH passed away at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, Texas on September 4, 2012. Tim and his wife Janet moved to Denton to be near their daughters and grandchildren after his retirement from Country Select in Belzoni, MS. Tim attended Ohio State University before proudly serving his country in Viet Nam as an Army Buck Sergeant E-5 in the 9th Infantry Division 2nd Battalion 47 Infantry Bravo Company. After serving his country, he was stationed at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. Because they enjoyed the Texas climate, Tim and his wife Janet LaJeunesse, whom he married August 30, 1969 in Toledo, OH, decided to make it home. Soon after, Tim and Janet moved to Houston, Texas where he worked for Gulf Oil. They were blessed with two daughters, Darcy and Amanda. Next, they made their way to East Texas where Tim was employed by Center Tire Company, then Tyson Foods.

Tim is preceded in death by his parents Leo and Helen Holt and sister, Catherine Baird. He is survived by his wife, Janet, daughters, Darcy Henry and Amanda Shelton, son-in law Andrew Shelton, grandchildren Blake, Mallory, Abbie, Gus, and Drew, sister Leona Blakemore of Sunbury, OH, nieces, nephews, cousins and much loved family and friends.

A visitation and Rosary will be held September 13, 2012 at DeBerry Funeral Directors, 2025 West University Dr., Denton, TX 76201 from 6:00-8:00 and Funeral services will follow Friday, September 14, 2012 with a memorial tribute starting at 10:30 and the Mass starting 11:00 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 N. Bonnie Brae, Denton, TX 76207. Attendees may then travel to the Dallas National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211 for his military burial rite at 1:30. Memorial reception will be held following burial service at Best Western Premier Crown Chase Inn & Suites, 2450 Brinker Road, Denton, TX 76208.

Online condolences and tributes can be made at www.deberryfuneraldirectors.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Diabetes Association at https://donations.diabetes.org or the National Kidney Foundation at http://www.kidney.org

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09/10/2012

Danny Akridge, 54, of Center, passed away September 9, 2012 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1958 in Center to Luther Akridge and Edna Adkison Akridge. He served in the United States Air Force and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with Bro. Barry Rankin officiating.

He is survived by

Sisters:
Carolyn Fenley and husband, Dub of Center
Susan Toomer and husband, Jimmy of Nacogdoches

Brothers:
Billy Akridge and wife, Jan of Center
Gene Akridge and wife, Zandra of Nacogdoches

Stepmother: Ruth Fountain Akridge of Center

Numerous nieces and nephews

A host of friends

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Luther Akridge and Edna Adkison Akridge
Sister: Joyce Chandler
Brothers: Jimbo Akridge and Benny Joe Akridge

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

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Fairy Graves, 88, of Center, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Perkins officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born October 3, 1923 in Shelby County to Luther Ross Graves and Lucille “Lue” (Emanis) Graves.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Luther and Lue Graves, Brothers, Lairy Graves & Ross Graves, Jr, Sisters, Iva Dale Eddins, Willie May Fincher, Lucy Hutto & Annie Ruth Sherman, Half-Brother, Mahon Graves and Half-Sisters, Katie Bell Moore and Vader Emanis, Sisters-in-law, Frances Graves & Juanita Spears & Brother-in-law, Carroll Dale Mills.

He is survived by:
Wife: Geneva Graves of Center

Son: Fairy Michael Graves & wife, Lori of Dallas

Daughter: Vickie Patricia Orsak of Longview

Grandchildren:
Jason Michael Orsak
Kelli Nicole Orsak Sanford
Alexandra Lee Graves
Forrest Michael Graves

Great Grandchildren:
Kristin Nicole Orsak
Madelyn Grace Sanford

Sister-in-law: Faye Graves of Center

Brother-in-law: James Ray Mills & wife, Ann of Wichita Falls

Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Friends

Pallbearers:
Jason Orsak, Forrest Graves, Tony Graves,
Kirk Sanford, Ronnie Graves & Randy Graves
Honorary Pallbearers:
Tyrone Garrett & Steven Fults

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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09/09/2012

Tal Turner, a long-time Clute business man, went to be with his Lord on September 6, 2012 at a Houston Hospital. He was born February 4, 1936 on the family farm at Center, Texas to Floyd and Virgie Turner. He came to Clute as a teenager. Met the love of his life, Lois Stoker, and married September 2, 1955. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.

Tal is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, daughters Lisa Turner Keohane of Clute and Lana Turner White and Rick White of Washington; grandchildren: James Chorn and wife Melissa (both in U.S. Air Force), Chelsea White (U.S. Navy), Samantha Rice and husband Jeremy (U.S. Army), Carey White (U.S. National Guard), and Christian White of Washington; great grandchildren: Natalie Rice, Brennan Rice and soon to be a great granddaughter Autumn Larue Chorn; sisters Flo Wilburn of Center, TX and Belle Turner of Gainsville, FL; brother Lynn Turner of Center, TX and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Dennis Turner and Henry Turner and nephew David Turner.

Tal and his partner, Don Bruce, opened Central Auto Parts in 1962. After a few years, Don pursued other interest and left the business. Tal and his wife continued to operate the store for 42 years; closing in 2004 due to health problems. Tal Turner, "Mr. Central Auto Parts" to many, was a hard working, Christian man who demonstrated it by not just saying it, but by living his life that way. He was loved by many and will surely be missed.

Services will be held at Stroud Funeral Home on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 3:00 pm.

Visitation will be at Stroud Funeral Home on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 1 till service time.

Graveside services will be held at Sand Hill Cemetery in Center, Texas on Monday, September 10, 2012.

Memorial online condolences may be sent to www.stroudfuneralhome.com

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09/06/2012

Eddie Miller, 74, passed from this life on the morning of September 6th following a courageous five-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 2, 1937 in Houston, Texas. After graduating from Joaquin High School in 1956, Eddie proudly served in the Army while stationed in New Jersey. He moved back to Joaquin following his service, and in 1959, he met the love of his life, Jeanne Caroline Parrish. They were married on April 9th, 1960 and after 52 years, were still deeply in love. They were blessed with three sons whom Eddie loved deeply. He retired from Chevron in 1999 and later contracted with British Petroleum until 2009. He served on the Joaquin I.S.D. school board for nine years and was president for several years.

Everyone who knew Eddie remembers the sparkle in his eyes and the smile on his face. He will be missed for many things, among them his sense of humor and ready laughter, his ability to live every day to the fullest, and his pride in and love for his family, his friends, and his God. He was a member of Jackson Baptist Church where he served as song leader for many years. He loved singing for his church family and particularly enjoyed having the youth participate in his song service.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Jeanne; son, Larry Miller and wife Edie of Center TX, son, Dr. Jason Miller and wife Donnette of Frisco TX, son, Dr. Kevin Miller and wife Dr. Mary Ana Miller of Austin TX; grandchildren, Ryan Miller and wife Kristen, Parrish Miller, AnaLynn Miller, Slade Miller, Jennafer Farnham and husband Chris, and Mandy Wead; and great granddaughter, Presley Miller. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Angela Caroline Miller, and his parents, Doyle and Ida Miller.

Eddie's family would like to thank Austin Hospice and Christopher House for their help and support during his final days.

Pallbearers will be Bill Irish, Harold Irish, Wayne Swan, Chris Farnham, Ryan Miller, and Parrish Miller. Honorary Pallbearers are the Joaquin High School class of 1956, members of Jackson Baptist Church, Doug Smith and Ernest Claybrook.

Visitation will be held at Watson and Sons Funeral Home on Saturday, September 8th from 6 to 8 pm. A service celebrating Eddie's life will be held at Watson and Sons Funeral Home on Sunday, September 9th at 4 pm. Brother David Long and Brother Luke Garrett will be officiating the ceremony. Graveside service will follow at Ramah Cemetery.

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

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Shelton Keith Bryant, 44, of Missouri City, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 4,2012 at his residence in Missouri City, Texas. He was born August 22, 1968 to Maggie Mae Bryant (Edwards) and the late Rudolph Bryant in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 8pm Friday September 7, 2012 at Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas. Services will be on Saturday September 8, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at Triumph First Pentecostal Church, Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop Zephaniah Swindle officiating.

Shelton is preceded in death by his father Rudolph Bryant and his grandparents.

Shelton is survived by:

Mother, Maggie Bryant of Missouri City, Texas

Brother, Kelvin Bryant & Wife Zena of Georgetown, Texas

Niece, Jazzmyn Olivia Bryant of Houston Texas

Nephews, Kelvin Bryant II of Georgetown, Texas; Dominic Keeling of Georgetown, Texas; Barrington Keith Bryant

Special Cousin, Claudia Robinson (Danny Boo) of Logansport, La

A host of aunts and uncles.

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home Center, Texas.

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09/06/2012

Willie James Grisby, Jr., 57 of Center, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012 at his residence in Center, Texas. He was born September 14, 1954 in Houston to Willie C. Grisby and Cornelious Butler Grisby.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 10am at Community Funeral Home Chapel.

He is survived by:

Daughter: Kristen Cartwright of Houston, Texas

Brothers:
Eric Grisby of Center
Michael Charles Grisby of Houston

Aunt:
Cora Bell Williams of Shelbyville

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

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09/04/2012

Mae Alice (Parrish) Burns, 81, of Houston, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 in Shreveport, LA.

Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Luke Garrett officiating. Visitation will be Friday, September 7, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born September 21, 1930 in Shelby County to Herman and Hazel (Pickard) Parrish and she grew up in Tenaha. Mae graduated Magna Cum Laude with high honors from the University of Houston.

She is preceded in death by Parents, Herman and Hazel Parrish, Husband, John Wilson Burns and Brother, Buford Parrish.

She is survived by:

2 Children:
Margie Burns of Cheverly, Maryland
John E. Burns of Houston

Grandson:
Edmund Burns Townsend of Baltimore, Maryland

2 Sisters:
Merrill Stearns & husband, Charles of Albuquerque, NM
Jeanne Miller & husband, Eddie of Joaquin

Several Nieces & Nephews

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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Delbert Gene Clepper, 77, of Timpson, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012 in Garrison. He was born on November 15, 1934 in Waller, Texas the son of Morris Clepper and Velma Peterson Clepper. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 PM at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services will be officiated by Bro. John Richerson.

He is survived by his wife Pat Clepper of Timpson; Sons: Edward Gene “Little Gene” Clepper of Timpson and Doye Cantrell and his wife Robin of Timpson; Sisters: Bobbie Lee and Bonnie; and by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of other extended family and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Velma Clepper, his son, Stacy Clepper, grandson, Derek Clepper and by his brother Butch Clepper. Pallbearers will include: Allen Ross, Justin Richerson, Richard Hattaway, Robert Staudt, Gordon Bass and Bob Bass. Honorary pallbearers will include: Chase Clepper, Joshua Clepper and Layne Cantrell. The family of Mr. Clepper is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson. To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net

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09/01/2012

Edward Wayne Wright, 58, of Center passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012 in Center. He was born August 19, 1953 in Center to Luther Wayne Wright and Constance J. Mannino Wright. Mr. Wright was of the Baptist faith.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Clever Creek Cemetery with Bro. Bobby Warr officiating.

Survivors include:
Sons;
Dustin Wayne Wright of Lumberton
Austin Wright of Lumberton

Mother of his children, Shelly Wright of Lumberton

Mother, Constance J. Lanclos of Fannett

Sisters;
Elaine Creech and husband Jerry of Port Arthur
Ellen Ankenbrand and husband Adolf of Portugal
Earline Wright of Nederland
Elizabeth Wilson and husband Gary of Little Cypress

Aunt, Millie Warr and husband Oren of Center

Uncle, Brian Williams of Center

Cousin, Ronnie Clark and wife Norma of Center

Numerous other relatives

Preceded in death by;
Father, Luther Wayne “Scotty” Wright
Stepfather, Daniel Lanclos

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

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Judge Jack Pierce, 84, longtime district judge in the East Texas area, died Thursday, August 30, 2012.

Pierce was born to Hershel and Mary Louise Pierce in 1928 in downtown Nacogdoches, Texas, in a house that was converted from the old city jail. He used to like to say that he was the only state judge born in a jail.

Governor John Connally appointed Jack Pierce to the 145th judicial court in 1963. He was one of the youngest state judges at that time. Upon his retirement in 2001, he was the longest sitting judge in the state of Texas.

Jack and Willene Pierce married in 1958. As one friend said, "You didn't think of Jack without thinking of Willene, or think of Willene without thinking about Jack." Their home on Raguet Street with its bright red azaleas was the venue for many community events until Mrs. Pierce's illness and death.

They had two daughters, Mary Elizabeth McWilliams and Rosemary Pierce. They raised Willene's younger sisters, Lynette Pierce and Lori Martin, as their own daughters.

In 2005, Jack Pierce married Sue Newman. "Momma Sue" was a devoted mate who sacrificed her own retirement to make the final years of his life worth living. Her children, Gary Wright and Tinina Westbrook, also became part of his extended family.

Visitation will be at the Nacogdoches County Courthouse on Friday, September 7, 2012, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the 145th District Courtroom.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012, at First Baptist Church, located at 411 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Services are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors. Online memories and condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.