Obituaries
12/07/2023
Shannon Spruiell, 57, of Gary, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Tyler.
A private memorial service will be held at a later time.
Born August 15, 1966, in Fort Worth, Shannon is the son of Billy Spruiell and Vivian Wynn Spruiell.
He is survived by:
Children:
Ashley Kunkel of Center
Kenneth Windham Jr. and wife Silvia of Center
Dustin Windham and wife Hollie of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Nacole, Khloe, and Jace Kunkel of Center
Kenneth Windham III and Kayden Windham of Center
Leighton Windham of Nacogdoches
Former wife, Connie Smith of Center
Brother, Randall Spruiell and wife Sherry of Grand Prairie
Nephew, Kendall Spruiell of Grand Prairie
Nieces:
Cassidy Clark and husband Scott of Grand Prairie
Jocelyn Shaw of Grand Prairie
Great-nieces and great-nephews:
Anna Bell and Violet Clark
Evan and Owen Shaw
Numerous aunts and uncles
Special uncle and aunts:
Danny Michael
Joyce Danielson
Donna English
Preceded in death parents, Billy Spruiell and Vivian Wynn Spruiell; brother, Ronald Spruiell.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
12/07/2023
L. T. Morris, 88, of Nacogdoches, TX, died on December 1, 2023, in Nacogdoches, TX. Reverend Limmie T. Morris was born January 29, 1935 in Nacogdoches County to Travis Sr. and Annie Mae Morris in which he was the third of seven sons.
Funeral Scheduled for 12 noon, Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Sunset Galilee Baptist Church, 1609 Rayburn Drive, Nacogdoches, TX with Rev. Henry Simon, Eulogist. Visitations will begin on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 9:00 am until 12 Noon at Sunset Galilee Baptist Church, 1609 Rayburn Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, Timpson, TX under the leadership of Walker Funeral Homes, Crosby, TX.
In Lieu of flowers they can be delivered to: Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 9am until 5pm.
He graduated from Timpson High School in Timpson, Texas andhis education was furthered in Livestock Farming, Carpentry and took Seminary Courses in the Angelina, Texas and Beaumont, Texas.
Reverend Limmie Morris united with Mount Gillian Baptist Church of Center, Texas at an early age, where he was the Sunday School Suprintendant and also served as one of the Associate Ministers. He was pastor at Prospect Baptist Church and Wallace Chapel Baptist Church both in Timpson, Texas. Later, he moved his membership to Sunset Galilee Baptist Church of Nacogdoches, Texas where he pastored for over 40 years.
Reverend Limmie Morris was united to Winnie Williams Morris and was married until her death. Later Limmie was united to Katherine Jackson Morris and was married until her death.
Reverend L. T. Morris was preceded in death by his parents, Travis Sr. and Annie Mae Morris; brothers, Bobby Joe Morris and Travis Morris, Jr.; uncle, Charlie Mast; wife Winnie Morris; son, Rocky Suell Morris, Sr.; wife Katherine Morris and two sisters-in-law Oweeda Morris and Earnestine Morris.
Reverend Limmie Morris leaves to cherish his memories:
Brothers:
Reverend William G. Morris of Nacogdoches, Texas
J.W. Morris of Houston, Texas
Willie Ray (Francis) Morris of Houston, Texas
Reverend Clifford Ray (Shirey) Morris of Houston, Texas
Sisters-in-law:
Nevelyn Morris of Nacogdoches, Texas
Carolyn Harris of Nacogdoches, Texas
Irene Morris of Center, Texas
Children, one son, Charles Sanders of Nacogdoches, Texas
Special granddaughter, Desiree’ Sanders of Nacogdoches, Texas
Grandson, Rocky Suell of Dallas, Texas
A host of grands, nieces and nephews.
Services Entrusted to His Family of Professionals: Walker Funeral Homes, 734 FM 1942, Crosby, TX 77532.
12/07/2023
Mary Connie Elizabeth Adams, 72 of Center, Texas, passed away peacefully at The Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas on the evening of Friday the 24 of November 2023 after being diagnosed in September with stage four cancer.
The Memorial Service was held December 5th at First Methodist Church on Potter St. in Center, Texas where she attended. To view the service on Facebook, click here. At a future place and time designated by the family, her ashes will be scattered along the Chattahoochee River.
As a young adult Ms. Adams became a Master Weaver at Dunson Mill in LaGrange, Georgia. She received a B. A. in History from University West Georgia and later enjoyed her work as a teacher. She was a lifetime member of Dunson Baptist Church in her native city, LaGrange, Georgia. She believed in striving to become a better person, reading a good book for entertainment and reading the Bible for guidance.
She is survived by:
Brothers:
Hilton Hammett Adams
Woody Stephen Adams
Many nieces, nephews and grandn’s.
Ms. Adams is preceded in death by her oldest brother Waymon Timothy Adams, her beloved mother Sarah Gertrude (Higby) Adams, her father Waymon Homer Adams, and her grandparents, Ian and Ida (Hyatt) Adams and Ben and Bessie Higby.
12/06/2023
Sammy Lavon Ontiveros, 58, of Center, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on September 2, 1958, in San Augustine, Texas, to the late Leon Ontiveros and Ollie Mae (Scott) Ontiveros.
Funeral services will be held at 12PM on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home, with Bro. Austin Boylen officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7PM on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home.
Sammy was born in San Augustine. He spent some time in San Antonio and California before his family returned to Shelby County. Sammy enjoyed listening to music, watching football and wrestling. He was a chef. He loved cooking, especially cooking for his family. His pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. Sammy also enjoyed every opportunity to travel. He found great joy in spending time with and caring for his brother, Damon. They enjoyed a special brotherly bond like no other.
He is survived by:
Son, Austin Boylen and wife Alexis
Daughter, Eva Boylen and husband Chris
Brother, Damon Ontiveros
Sister, Elane Stifflemire
Grandchildren:
Caleb Boylen
Paije Manucy
Chase Sams
Lily Manucy
Elijah Boylen
Jeremiah Boylen
Numerous nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon Jr. and Ollie Mae Scott Ontiveros; and brother-in-law, Eddie Stifflemire Sr.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
12/05/2023
John Wilson Horn, 82, passed away on Sunday evening, November 26, 2023, at home in Moss Point, Mississippi, with his family by his side. He was the husband of Gwen Horn. They shared 23 beautiful years together.
Born in Logansport, Louisiana, he was the son of Woodrow Wilson and Floy Faye Gates Horn. He attended Logansport High School and graduated in 1959. He served in the United States Air Force, A1FC, and continued as an active reservist until 1965. He worked in corporate finance and banking, was an entrepreneur and spent the last 39 years of his working career as a corporate personnel manager.
He was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning, woodworking, fishing and hunting. He will be remembered for his compassionate spirit, soft heart, love of people, out-going nature and willingness to volunteer wherever he was needed.
He is survived by:
Wife, Mrs. Gwen Horn
Sister, Mrs. Portia Faye Horn King (Ronald King) and family of Joaquin
Brother, Mr. Terry Lee Horn (Mary Townsend Horn) and family of Dothan, AL
Son, Mr. Todd Horn of Richmond, TX
Mr. Wm. Kelly Horn (Veronica Cramer) of Grand Prairie, TX
Mrs. Jill Maureen Horn Reed (Suzanne Reed) of Denton, TX
Grandchildren:
Alexandra Robison
Jonathan “Marshall” Horn (Hannah Hixon Horn)
Haley Elizabeth Horn Solana (Chase Solana)
“Levi” Harrison Horn (Jordan Cox)
Trevor Wilson Horn
Libby Tanner (Drake Woodson)
Taylor Tanner Bramble (Austin Bramble)
Great-grandchild, Bailee Bramble
Pets:
Maxie
Angelina
Nubbins
Dollie
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Mr. Woodrow Wilson Horn and Mrs. Floy Faye Gates Horn, and his stepson, Mr. Robert “Robbie” Tanner.
The Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at the New Vision Church of God in Moss Point, MS, on Thursday, November 30th at 2:00p.m., at 11507 Patrick Henry St., Moss Point, MS 39562.
The funeral service will be held at the Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church in Logansport, LA, on Saturday, December 9th at 1:00p.m., at 3953 Marshall Rd., Logansport, LA 71049 with the interment to follow at the Cool Springs Cemetery. The viewing/visitation will be held from 12:00p.m., to the time of the service.
If you desire to send flowers, please send them to Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St., Mansfield, LA 71052. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
12/04/2023
Charles Christopher Goodwin (68) passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Pinegrove Nursing Facility. He was born on April 23, 1955, in Center, Texas to Eddie Ruth Goodwin and the late C.W. Randall.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 10:00 AM at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in the Africa Community. Pastor Marlin Cloudy will be officiating. Visitation is at Hicks Chapel on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from the hours of 12 noon until 6pm. Interment is at St John Baptist Church (Africa Community) Center, Texas 75935.
Charles is survived by:
Son, Sekederick McCoy (Jarrien) and LaChadwrick Barnes of Houston, Texas
Mother, Eddie Ruth Goodwin of Center, Texas
Grandchildren:
ShaKobie McCoy
Ebonie Williams McCoy
Jayce A. McCoy
Shaderick Barnes
Darell Barnes
Asia Barnes
Great-grandchildren:
Khloe McCoy
Trey-Kash McCoy
Siblings:
Sandra Goodwin
John Wayne Goodwin (Toleshia)
Lolita Randall
Deborah Randall
Kenneth Randall
Joyce Nelson (Minister James Nelson)
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net.
12/04/2023
Yvonne Harris Permenter (91) passed away at Pine Grove Nursing Center after a long illness on December 3.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior at the First Methodist Church of Center, officiated by Malcom Monroe and Mary Lynn Tinkle. The interment will be at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Yvonne was born May 17, 1932 in Center. Her father was Austin Harris, and her mother was Ruby Green Harris. She lived most of her life in very close proximity to her birthplace. After she graduated from Center High School at the age of 16, she went to Houston. There she married in 1949 Elvin Permenter, a Huxley boy. This marriage would last for 61 years.
Yvonne Permenter was preceded in death by her husband Elvin, by her parents, by a sister Maggie Harris Strebeck, and by three stepsiblings, Marguerite Harris Kiss, Robert Harris, and Monroe Harris. She is survived by one sister, Johnnye Kraemer of Center.
Much of Yvonne’s life was dedicated to the dairy/cattle farm that she and Elvin maintained. But she also spent many hours with her grandchildren, and later, with her great-grandchildren. That time included many horse shows and rodeos, many ball games, and lots of daisy-picking. But she also gave many years to the service of the First Methodist Church. Besides lots of church camps, lots of field trips, and many pans of chicken spaghetti, her service included her serving as a Sunday School teacher, MYF leader, Bereavement Committee chairperson, acolyte director, church secretary, diaconal minister and as a third and fourth grade director at Lakeview Camp. Yvonne spoke of all these times with fond remembrance. She also worked several years as the office manager at General Shelters of Texas before her “retirement.”
Yvonne was most proud of her two children:
James Permenter (Butch) and his wife Deb live in Granbury, TX
Belinda Loftice and her husband Matt live in Center
James’s family is Michelle Permenter and Julianne Horst of Center, April Miller and her husband Kevin of Melissa, TX, and Crystal Crews of Midland.
Belinda’s children are John Stirman and his wife Robin of Richmond, TX, and Megan Holt and her husband Wayne of Center.
Yvonne’s great-grandchildren are Campbell Beck, Austin Miller, Jake Miller, Madison Stirman, Luke Stirman, Lynleigh Holt, and Rhett Holt.
Pallbearers are Wayne Holt, Tim Kraemer, Tom Kraemer, Kevin Miller, John Stirman, and Rick Strebeck.
Please consider any donations be made to the First Methodist Church of Center.
All of Yvonne’s friends and “church kids” are invited to this celebration of her life.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
12/04/2023
Flossie Estelle McDonald Radcliff, 89, of Center, Texas passed away at her home on November 24, 2023. She was born April 7, 1934 near Gilt Edge, TN to sharecropper parents John Curtis McDonald and Nannie Mae Jones McDonald, and was one of twelve children.
They later moved to Sledge, MS where the family continued sharecropping. Their nearest neighbors at Sledge were the Pride family. Miss Flossie used to tell of seeing their son Charley “always out on that porch trying to learn to play a guitar.” Turns out, he did pretty well.
On July 21, 1951, “Miss Flossie” married her loving and devoted husband, Tom. Together they raised three sons who survive them: Thomas of Logansport, LA; Michael of Memphis, TN and Donald of Center, TX.
Tom passed away in 2009; he and Miss Flossie leave four beloved grandchildren: Shelby, Kelly, Stephen and Leigh Ann, their spouses, and numerous great-grandchildren.
Although she never attended formal school, Miss Flossie was a voracious reader, and taught all her boys how to read and write before they entered first grade. Along with a career as a mother and housewife, she proudly earned her GED in her fifties.
From the time she was a child, Miss Flossie loved, raised and cared for animals of all kinds... especially farm animals. In lieu of flowers or other gifts the family requests donations in her honor be made to: Heifer International (Heifer.org).
The family wishes to send special thanks to the fantastic staff of Nacogdoches Medical Center, Shelby E.D., and Hospice of East Texas for their loving care over the recent past.
In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Radcliff has been cremated and no service will be held.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center
12/04/2023
Evelyn E. (Brandt) Neel, 93, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on November 30, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on May 6, 1930, in New Braunfels, Texas, to the late Albert E. and Alma (Taylor) Brandt.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Tennessee Presbyterian Church in Shelby County, Texas with Bro. Robert Adamson officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 to 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Tennessee Presbyterian Church, Shelby County, Texas. Interment will follow at Tennessee Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas.
Evelyn was born and raised in New Braunfels, Texas. She graduated from Solms School. Evelyn and David raised a beautiful family together. They had a chicken farm together in Timpson. Evelyn was an exceptional cook and has a recipe book that has been passed on from generation to generation. She enjoyed traveling with David always joking along the way. Evelyn had an amazing talent for embroidery. She was completing projects up until 6 months before her death. Evelyn loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Evelyn is survived by:
Son, Dennis Conran
Grandchildren:
Dennise Braeutigam and husband, Jason
Stephen Conran and wife, Shelley
Great-grandchildren:
Jayden Braeutigam
Colton Braeutigam
Sister, Lillie Jonas
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Neel; parents, Albert and Alma Brandt; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers.
Serving as pallbearers are Stephen Conran, Jason Braeutigam, Colton Braeutigam, and Joe Friedenfeld.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.
12/02/2023
Audrey Taylor, 101, of Center, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.
Born August 26, 1922, in Shelby County, Audrey is the daughter of Eddie Watson and Ona Brown Watson. On February 17, 1940, Audrey married the love of her life, William Ramsey Taylor, and the two were married for 47 years. Audrey loved flowers, working in her yard, and her church family at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
She is survived by:
Son, Chris Taylor, and wife, Cyndi
Grandsons:
Dusty Taylor
Cody Taylor, and wife, Elissa
Great-grandchildren:
Kypton Taylor
Madyx Taylor
Special-nieces:
Olivia Deaton, and husband, Charles
Linda Hannah, and husband, Mike
Great-niece, Michelle Deaton
Preceded in death by husband, William Ramsey Taylor; parents, Eddie Watson and Ona Brown Watson; sisters, Iris Taylor, Verna Hull, and Ruth Auberry; and brother, W.C. Watson.
A special thank you to the staff of Focused Care Nursing Home for their compassionate care.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
12/01/2023
Hugh L. Daw, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Martin Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow at Daw Cemetery in the Ashton Community of Joaquin.
Born February 20, 1943, in Joaquin, Hugh was the son of Waymon Daw and Euna Seago Daw. In 1961, Hugh graduated from Joaquin High School. Following high school, he went to work on off shore drilling rigs in South Louisiana. He later expanded his career in the oil field, where he worked in Bahrain, Dubai, and Indonesia. He lived and worked all over the United Arab Emirates, and traveled to several different countries, always saying he had been around the world twice. After five years of working overseas, he returned to South Louisiana. He eventually came home to Joaquin to raise his family. When the oil field went belly up in the eighties, he made a new career in the trucking business, owning his own fleet of trucks and becoming the VP of Fleetwood Trucking. Upon his retirement, he pursued his hobbies in the world of rodeo, which he loved, by raising bucking bulls and hauling them across country to PBR events. His other favorite pastimes were traveling once a year to Colorado to elk hunt with family and friends, which he did for over thirty years. He loved cattle, riding backroads with his beloved dogs, and spending time with his children and grandchildren and his Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church family.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Joel Bumback and husband Mike
Dawn Hutchins and husband Jacob
Grandchildren:
Tyler McSwain and wife Peyton
Bailee Smith and husband Cole
Dawson Kay and wife Alex
Deakon Kay
Harlow Hutchins
Michael Bumback Jr. and wife Chelsea
Luke Bumback
Great-grandchildren:
Landry McSwain
John Tyler McSwain
Paxton McSwain
Brynn Bumback
Mikelyn Smith
Greats on the way, Dax Kay, and Stevie Kate Smith
Nieces and nephews:
Barry Baker
Dale Baggett
Tracy Thorndyke
Rhonda Gregston
Susan Hughes
Carey Colotta
Mitzi Matthews
Barbara Richards
Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law:
Hazel Brittain
Ella Manshack
Pete Baggett
Beloved mother of his children, Joyce Noble
Preceded in death by parents, Waymon Daw and Euna Seago Daw; sisters and brother, Patty Kupnicki, Virginia Baker, and Maurice Westbrook; and son-in-law, John Paul McSwain.
Pallbearers will be Dawson Kay, Deakon Kay, Tyler McSwain, Mike Bumback, Jacob Hutchins, and Michael Kay. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Oates, Ricky Lawrence, John Paul Lawson, Darrell Alford, and Clifford Hamilton.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
11/30/2023
George Arthur "Yellow Dog" Shultz, 78, of Shelby County, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. Shultz was born October 5, 1945, in Fostoria, Ohio, to parents George Arthur and Orpha Jean (Yeager) Shultz. He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army, making that his career until retirement in 1984. Mr. Shultz served during the Vietnam and Korean eras and was a Purple Heart award recipient.
In later years, "Yellow Dog" and his wife Marty were longtime residents of the Toledo Bend area in Sabine County, Texas, before moving to their Shelby County home in 2020.
His survivors include:
Wife, Marty Shultz of Shelby County
Daughter, Jean Hogard of Edmund, Oklahoma
Sons:
George Arthur Shultz III
Guy Shultz, both of Washington State
Brothers and sisters
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Arthur and Orpha Jean Shultz.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home chapel in San Augustine, Texas.
An inurnment with memorial honors is being planned later at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences. Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.
11/30/2023
Willie Barron Davis, 86, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1937, in Joaquin, Texas, to the late John Edward Davis and Irene (Jimmerson) Davis.
Graveside services will be held at 2PM on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Jackson Cemetery, with Bro. Micah McArthur officiating.
Willie was raised in Shelby County. He graduated from Joaquin High School. He proudly served his great country in the United States Air Force. Willie married the love of his life, Thelma Florio, on June 19, 1976. The two have spent over 47 wonderful years together. Willie worked as a millwright most of his career. When he retired, he went to his woodworking shop and enjoyed what he loved. Willie also enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting, or just sitting on the porch with family and friends visiting. He was a loving husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather. His family was very important to him. Willie was a true friend. Genuine, compassionate, man. He loved the Lord and served him at Jackson Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by:
Wife, Thelma Davis
Sons:
Tony Mattingly and wife Carla
David Davis and wife Tammie Luman
Edward Davis and wife Gayle Louis
Daughters:
Dawn Grimsley Carroll and husband Paul
Nikki Hardy
Tina Mattingly
Sister, Carolyn McGhee and husband Michael
Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter, Gussie Kate Martin.
He is also survived by his special shop helper, Easton Hardy.
Willie is preceded in death by his sons, Gordon Mattingly, Billy Mattingly; daughter, Urana Siedler; brother, Kenneth Davis; and sisters, Barbara Cook, and Betty Joan Davis.
Pallbearers serving will Paul Carroll, Haley Baker, Colby Baker, Jacob Carroll, David Davis Edward Davis.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
11/30/2023
Betty Joyce Gardner Sanders (79) of Center was born on September 7, 1944, to the late Clabe Gardner and Annie Redman Gardner in Center, Texas. Betty was married to Johnnie Davis Sanders and departed her life on November 27, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Funeral service will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 2pm on December 2, 2023. Pastor David Mitchell will be the eulogist. Visitation will be at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 6pm to 8pm. Interment is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center, Texas 75935.
Betty is Survived by:
Husband, Johnnie Davis Sanders
Children:
Valerie Hudson (David) of Texarkana
Sugarman Gardner (Debra)
Atoshia “Shanek” Ayers (Howard)
Kiara Gardner (Sedarrin)
Tkeyah Gardner
Johnnie Sanders (Niko)
Jamie Sanders
Grandchildren:
Gary Williams
Jazmine Hudson
Christopher Gardner
Terrance Williams
Keyunda Williams
Hope Greene
Shalisa Betts
Elizabeth Gardner
Jada Randle
Brother, Lucky Gardner (Wilda) Center, Texas
Brother and sisters-in-law:
Edgar Sanders (Lou Ella)
Evelyn Hudson
Margie Sanders
Vondell Sanders
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net
11/29/2023
V. K. Byndom, 85 of Center, departed this life on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center after a long illness. He was born December 17, 1937 to Charlie and Mildred Williams Byndom.
Funeral service is 11am Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Gates Chapel Baptist Church, CR 2310, Shelbyville, Texas with Reverend Arthur G. Cloudy, Eulogist. Visitation is 10am until 7pm Friday, December 1, 2023 at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center. Interment is at St. John Cemetery in Center.
V.K. was united in Holy Matrimony to Esterlene (Amy) Goodwin on June 1, 1962. They were married 54 years and to this union one child was born.
He was employed at Hallmark Fixtures for over 40 years and also worked for Sears.
He is preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Mildred Byndom; spouse, Esterlene Byndom; sisters, Ovada White, Cassie Cartwright, and Frances Land; and brothers, Roy Byndom and Charlie Byndom, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Son, Keith (Cristy) Byndom of Center
Daughter, Gale Lister
Grandson, Christopher Keith Byndom
Sisters:
Minnie Stansberry
Girtha (Roosevelt) Swindle
Mildred Faye Gardner
Iva Dean (Joe) Boykins
Sister-in-law, Barbara (Clyde) Lister
A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
11/28/2023
John Gary York was born on June 30, 1943 in Houston, Texas to John William and Ethel Taylor York. He was a longtime resident of Center, Texas and was a lifetime member of the Pipe Fitters Local 211. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed bow hunting, even qualifying for the Olympics twice as a marksman. John was a doting grandfather and father and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by:
Daughter, Trina Lanae Turgeon of Katy
Grandson, Tristan Turgeon of Houston
Brother, Buddy York (David Perry) of Houston
Beloved dogs, Dapper Dan and Puppy
As well as numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Daria Lanette York in 2022.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Schmidt Funeral Home Grand Parkway Chapel, in Katy, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday with Rev. C. McAllister “Mac” Vaughn officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the New Hope Cemetery in Center, Texas.
Funeral services held under the direction of
Schmidt Funeral Home of Katy, Texas.
11/27/2023
Betty “Louise” McCary, age 75, of Huntington, Texas entered into the arms of Jesus on November 18, 2023, at the Huntington Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Huntington, TX, She was born May 15,1948, in Zwolle, Louisiana, to the parents of Arthur Jackson Mosley and Annie Maurine Williamson. She lived in San Augustine County for many years. She worked at the San Augustine Inn and Jordan’s Health Care Services. "Granny" was dearly loved by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Elizabeth (Lisa) Ann McCary of Huntington, Texas
Son, Daniel Arthur Olson, Jr and wife Amanda of Nacogdoches, TX
Brother, Arthur James (AJ) Mosley of San Augustine, TX
Adopted brother, Donnie Durbin of Huachuca City, AZ
Longtime partner, Ronald Sullivan of Powder Springs, Georgia
Grandchildren:
Mike McCary and wife Angie of San Augustine, TX
Tiffany White of Tyler, TX
Tabatha McMillian and husband Loyce of Tyler, TX
Jacob Olson of Nacogdoches, TX
Jacob Johnson of Nacogdoches, TX
Brooke Cotton of Nacogdoches, TX
Kristen Frey and husband Judge of San Antonio, TX
Jessie Williams of San Augustine, TX
Josh Gray of Pineland, TX
Great-grandchildren:
Brandon McCary of Haslet, TX
Justin Brooks of Huntington, TX
TySydney and TyBella Grover of Huntington, TX
Raelyn McCary of Pineland, TX
Jaylen Whitaker of Pennington, TX
Ray McCary of Tyler, TX
Niya, Serenity, and Skylar McMillian of Tyler, TX
Charly and Caroline Frey of San Antonio, TX
Along with a host of other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Arthur Jackson Mosley; mother, Annie Maurine Williamson; brothers, Donald Ray Mosley and Robert Earl Mosley; and granddaughter, Star Danielle Olson.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the employees of Huntington Healthcare and Rehabilitation and for their love and care for their Ms. Betty Lou, as well as Hospice in the Pines of Lufkin, TX.
A memorial service will be held at the Reed Chapel Baptist Church in San Augustine, TX at 3:00pm on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Services entrusted to McNutt Funeral Home of Lufkin, Texas. For online condolences visit https://www.mcnuttfuneralhomelufkin.com.
11/27/2023
Doretha L. Golding, 88, of Center, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Tim Watson and Chad Lawson officiating. Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.
Born January 1, 1935, in Garrett’s Bluff, Doretha is the daughter of Doyle Stewart and Velma Ingram Stewart. She enjoyed painting and crocheting. Doretha was a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter #348 and First Baptist Church in Center.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Judy Glaze and husband Austin of Center
Son, Robert Addison of Winnie
Grandchildren:
Austin J. Glaze Jr. of Bronson
Angela Armstrong and husband Michael of Bronson
Chris Addison of Beaumont
Great-granddaughter, Kailey Armstrong of Bronson
Sisters:
Shirley Brothers of Rosenburg
Naomi Spearman of San Antonio
Sandra Palmer of Nacogdoches
Pat Elizondo and husband Joe of San Antonio
Susan Golding of North Carolina
Debbie Lawson of Groves
Carol Sonmor of Houston
Preceded in death by husband, T.R. Golding; parents, Doyle Stewart and Velma Ingram Stewart; and brother, Buddy Stewart.
Pallbearers will be Austin Glaze Jr., Austin Glaze Sr., Michael Armstrong, Dylan Downs, and Bubba Lovett.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
11/26/2023
Elzie Ray Raymond, 67, of Center, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 28, 1956, in Center, Texas, to the late Boyce Ray Raymond and Betty Lou (Parker) Raymond.
Funeral services will be held at 2PM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Woolf officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery, San Augustine.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, from 5-7PM at Mangum Funeral Home.
Elzie was born and raised in Shelby County. He graduated from Center High School. He met the love of his life, Margaret Yarbrough, through his sister. The two were married on September 3, 1974, and have spent over 49 years together. They have raised 5 children together. Some of the greatest moments for Elzie have been fishing, hunting, and camping. He loved spending time outdoors. Elzie enjoyed running trot lines as well. His kind, compassionate heart led others to him. “Country Boy” as most knew him was one of a kind, never met a stranger. His laughter and jokes made others smile. He was the best husband, dad, and papaw in the world. Elzie was a truck driver for most of his life.
He is survived by:
Wife, Margaret Raymond
Children:
Elzie Ray Raymond Jr. and wife Jessica
Amy Raymond
Donald Raymond and wife Katherine
Coby Hughes
Bonus Sons:
Chris Gaddy
Shane Steitler
Sister, Glenda Smith
Grandchildren:
Dustin Raymond
Kayla Donahoe
Jasmin McWorter
Morgan Allen
Jordan Allen
Nicholas Allen
Brayden Raymond
Collin Cooper
Marissa Cooper and wife Jaelyn
Mahalia Raymond
Great-Grandchildren:
Aidan Davis
Jaylen Lloyd
Emmitt Allen
Kason Hogg
Mason Alvarez
Grayson Cooper
Special Niece, Mary Kay Williams
Pallbearers serving will be Tyler Davis, Randall Davis, Shane Steitler, Kevin Link, Stevie Wilson, Jerry Wayne Welch, Lee Craig, Jessie “Boogie” Anderson, Rick Chaddick, Chris Gaddy.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Raymond, James Raymond, Donnie Adams, and Michael Adams.
Elzie is preceded in death by his son, Christopher Lynn Raymond; parents, Boyce Ray and Betty Lou Raymond; brother, Donald Raymond; and sisters, Cathie Raymond and Bobbie Gene Golden.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
11/26/2023
Cathye Baldwin passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, two days shy of her 76th birthday. She died peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her. She was born in Decatur, Georgia on November 17, 1947, the daughter of Winfred Cannon and Hazel Alred Cannon. In her youth, Cathye was fiery and energetic. She was a loyal friend, standing her ground from an early age and fiercely protective of her siblings.
Cathye dated Wayne Carmichael while at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. She liked to reminisce that he was a great dancer and people would cheer them on as they danced. They got married in 1967 and had three sons. Wayne’s career assignments took them through six states before they settled down in Tyler, Texas in 1980, where they remained until the boys graduated from high school. She was an involved and supportive mom, often spending weekends driving all over Texas for her sons’ swim meets. In 1993, Cathye graduated as class valedictorian with a Bachelor of Social Work from Stephen F. Austin University. She went on to work for Hospice of Deep East Texas and spent over a decade providing physical and emotional support to patients with terminal conditions and their families.
Cathye later married Joe Baldwin, and they moved to Huxley, Texas, on Toledo Bend Lake. She quickly forged close friendships in the neighborhood. Her grandchildren, whom she thought walked on water, loved to visit. They spent days fishing off the dock, chasing lizards, and eating her delicious Southern home cooking. In 2005, she was diagnosed with transverse myelitis, resulting in paralysis from the waist down. She was warned by the doctor that she might never walk again. In her typical determined way, she refused to accept this reality and fought to regain enough mobility to remain fully independent throughout her life. This included questionable decisions like climbing up a ladder alone to sweep her roof and realizing afterward she couldn’t get down. She disliked a fuss being made over her, though she could be convinced to lean on her family when needed. She was also supported by an incredibly dear group of local friends.
Cathye was creative and skilled with her hands, creating stained glass, crocheting blankets, and making Christmas ornaments. She loved fishing, working in the yard, and doing puzzles. She was a ferocious Scrabble player. She cared deeply for animals, feeding and tending to the local birds, feral cats, deer, and other wildlife. She especially loved her dogs Maggie, Penny, and most recently, Sugar.
Cathye will be sorely missed by:
Son, Bob Carmichael, his wife Nikkola, and their children, Nathan, Elena, and Talia
Son, Russ Carmichael and his wife Melanie; her son Philip Carmichael, his wife Jenn, and their children Joshua and Matthew
Ex-husband, Wayne Carmichael and his wife, Suzanne
Brother, George Cannon
All of her extended family and friends; and her beloved dog, Sugar
She is predeceased by her husband Joe Baldwin, her sister Gwyn Jones, and her brother Paul Cannon.
Condolences and tributes can be sent online at www.watsonandsonsfh.com. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation in memory of Cathye to a local animal shelter or Hospice care provider.
Mom, we will love and cherish you always.
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