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10/31/2010
Mr. Harold Loyd “Sally” Perkins, 89, of Nacogdoches, formerly of Center, passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at a Nacogdoches hospital.
Mr. Perkins was born April 11, 1921, in the Redland community of Angelina County to Ross and Azilie (Beard) Perkins. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone with 44 years of service. He was also a longtime member and deacon of Fredonia Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors: his wife of 64 years, Opal Perkins; children, Pam Albin and husband Terry of Spring, Hal Perkins and wife Jennifer of Houston, Rhonda Barnhart and husband Jeff of Cushing, and Tracy Buzonas and husband Jeff of Spring; grandchildren, Cody Albin, Margot Perkins, Harry Perkins, Joslyn Buzonas, and Cassie Buzonas; and sisters, Nona Reynolds and Janice Goldman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Shae Albin; brothers, Dr. Glen Perkins, Norman Perkins, Joe Perkins, and Paul Perkins; and sisters, Joyce St. John and Janette Biggs.
Services are set for 2:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, Nacogdoches, with Bro. Billy McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Nacogdoches.
Memorials may be made to the Fredonia Hill Baptist Church Building Fund; 1711 South Street; Nacogdoches, TX 75964-6152.
Online condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.
10/29/2010
Maggie Lovell Adams, 84, of Center, passed Friday, October 29, 2010 at Pine Grove Nursing Center. She was born September 16, 1926 in Shelby County to Carl L. Eaves and Jeneva Harlow Satterwhite Eaves. Mrs. Adams was a member of Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Rusty Waller and Bro. Don Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Spann’s Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be Adam Barbee, Bradley Lovell, Tom Fitzgerald, Keith Tindall, Chris Clark and Charles Conway. Honorary pallbearers will be Colton Bradford and Fredy Franke.
She is survived by:
Husband, Harlan Adams of Center
Sons:
Danny Lovell of Center
Steve Lovell & wife Patricia of Center
Daughters:
Sandra Baker & husband Calvin of Center
Renea Sander & husband Shirel of Center
Stepson, Marc Adams & wife Donna of Oregon
Stepdaughters:
Martha Sweat & husband John Blake of Houston
Joyce Edwards & husband Kenneth of Lufkin
Grandchildren:
Dawn Hall & husband Oliver, Daphne Lovell, Kristy Barbee, Adam Barbee and wife Jamie, Shasta Lovell, Bradley Lovell and wife Casey, and Jessica Bradford and husband Colton
Six Great Grandchildren
Sister, Mildred Pierce & husband Leon of Nacogdoches
Also numbers step grandchildren and step great great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Semmie Lovell
Ten Brothers and Sisters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
10/28/2010
Maggie Pearl Daw, 87, of Shelbyville, passed Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Green Acres Nursing Center. She was born March 16, 1923 in Shelbyville to Simmie Byrd and Vertie Lee Greer Worsham Byrd. Ms. Daw was a member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Rob Merriman officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Bivens, Scott Shavers, Johnny Parker, Jr., Roger Askew, Jimmy Faulkner, Dustin Parker, Preston Parker, and J.C. Cagle. Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Daw, Burley Lamb, Joe Tom Schillings and Randy Dean.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Coleman Bivens & wife Dalene of Shelbyville
Jerry Bivens & wife Polly of Marshall
Daughters:
Glenda Parker & husband Johnny, Sr. of Woden
Debbie Askew & husband Glynn of Center
Teresa Johnson & husband Glenn of Shelbyville
Thirteen Grandchildren, Twenty-Six Great Grandchildren and Two Great Great Grandchildren
Sister, Latane Ramey of Denton
Sister-in-Law, Jimmie Dunham of Logansport
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Simmie Byrd and Vertie Lee Greer Worsham Byrd
Husbands, Bice Bivens & J.B. Daw, Jr.
Grandson, Jerry Bivens, Jr.
Step Daughter, Ann Daw Williams
Memorials can be mad in Maggie’s name to First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Bonnie Jean (Corley) Cathey, 85, of Conroe formerly of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Conroe Regional Hospital in Conroe.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2010 at Ramah Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, November 1, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born June 25, 1925 to John Thomas and Mary Eva (Tippett) Corley. She was a member of Assembly of God of Conroe, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, John and Mary Corley, Husband, Gerald Lee (PeeWee) Cathey, Daughter, Linda Noviski, Sister, Elizabeth Adams, Brother, James Rudolph Corley and Sister, Glatha Corley.
She is survived by:
Son:
Jerry Cathey of New Waverley
Son:
Ricky Cathey & wife, Sherre of Willis
Daughter:
Cynthia Wade of Lipan
10 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Brother:
J.T. Corley & wife Mary Ann of Pasadena
Sister:
Shirley Alred of Canton
Sister-in-law:
Nell Travis of Pineland
Pallbearers:
Brannon Cathey, Chris Cathey, Jonathan Cathey,
Clark Cathey, Billy Alred, Cole Wade and Cliff Long
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
10/27/2010
Cliffton O'Neal Mitchell, age 21, of Tenaha passed away Monday morning at his residence in Tenaha, Texas. He was born June 21, 1989 in Shreveport, LA.
Visitation will be held from 6 pm - 8 pm, Friday at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Tenaha High School Special Events Center with Rev. Travis Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Gilliam Cemetery, Center, Texas.
He is survived by:
Mother, Alice Morris and husband, Rev. Lynn Morris of Tenaha
Father, Rev. David Mitchell and wife, LaSonya Mitchell of Timpson
Brother, Cory Mitchell of Tenaha
Sisters, Bryana Shorne Mitchell of Center and Tyneka Morris of Nacogdoches.
Grandparents, Robert Harris of Tenaha and Rev. W.G. Morris and wife Oweeda of Nacogdoches.
Sharron Hagler, 63, of Shelbyville, passed Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at her home. She was born February 6, 1947 in Houston to James King and Ruby Lee Mills King. Mrs. Hagler was a member of Center United Pentecostal Church. She had worked at Shelby Savings Bank since 1997.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, October 29, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Center United Pentecostal Church in Center with Rev. Steve Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Pallbearers will be Ed Johnson, Steve Waters, Jon Schillings, Will Lucas, Tim Hopkins and John Snider. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Shelby Savings Bank.
She is survived by:
Husband, James Hagler of Shelbyville
Sons:
Jamie Hagler & wife Holly of Shelbyville
Jason G. Adams & wife Lynn of Ft. Lewis, Washington
Mother, Lee King of Center
Brother, Duane King & wife Nancy of Johnson City, Tennessee
Daughter, Conda Hagler Adams of Center
Mother-in-Law, Jean Mills of Center
Grandchildren, Tristyn Hagler, Casey Adams, Christopher Adams, Marshall Adams, Garrett Adams, Heaven Adams and Denver Kalenevitch
One Great Grandchild
Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends
Preceded in death by:
Father, James Marshall King
Grandson, James Chance Hagler
Memorials can be made in Sharron’s name to Center United Pentecostal Church.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
10/25/2010
Wayland Bacle Whiteside, 77, of Center, passed Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1933 in Center to J. Smith Whiteside and Lena McKennize Whiteside.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, October 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Stockton, Zach Mahan, Shawn Whiteside, Shane Whtieside, Michael Whiteside, Cecil Jackson, Randy Hughes and Kenny Hudson.
He is survived by:
Wife, Dixie Whiteside of Center
Son, Darrell Whiteside of Center
Daughter, Dannie Helton of Center
Twelve Grandchildren
Ten Great Grandchildren
Sister, Ella Nobles & husband Rev. Dee of Evans, Louisiana
Preceded in death by:
Sons, Donese Whiteside & David Whiteside
Grandson, Casey Whiteside
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
10/24/2010
Graveside services for Imo Jean Wheeler Jackson, age 71 of Center, will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.
Ms. Imo Jean Jackson is survived by:
Daughter: Tina Clifton and husband Terry of Nacogdoches
2 Grandchildren:
Allyson Clifton and fiance Josh A. Robinson of Austin
Ben Clifton of Nacogdoches
2 Sisters:
Elaine Bailey of Huxley
Eva Byars of Nacogdoches
Sister-in-law: Billie Wheeler of Center
Brother-in-laws:
Douglas Jackson and wife Marcell of Center
Gene Jackson and wife Bobbie Marie of Trinity
Don Jackson and wife Barbara of Shelbyville
Jimmy Jackson and wife Pat of Shelbyville
Also a number of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and a host of Friends.
Ms. Jackson was preceded in death by:
Husband: Billy Joe Jackson
Son: Joe Jackson
Brother: Cecil Wheeler
Visitation will be held from12 noon until service time Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
10/23/2010
Jimmy Foster, 67, of Center, passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.
He was born February 28, 1943 to Arthur Horace Cottrell and Selma Lilly.
He is preceded in death by his Mother and Step Father, Selma and Grady Alvis Foster, Brother, Richard Alvis Foster and Sisters, Karen Reyna, Amie Diana Foster and Pamela Ann Foster.
He is survived by:
Sisters and Brother:
Janice Phillips-Poupard of Coppell
Michelle Reid & husband, Richard of Tyler
Phyllis Ragle & husband, Porter Van of Canton
Kenneth Glenn Foster & wife, Anne of Rowlett
Katherine Anderson & husband, Robert of Carrolton
Carolyn Rhymes & husband, Jackie of Shreveport
Nieces and Nephews:
Cindy Brunson, Rhonda Engman, Craig Phillips, Crystal Phillips-Wilds, Ryan Poupard
Justin Ragle, Clifton Ragle, Devan Ragle
Kathrin McDonald and Lisa Anderson
Other Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
10/22/2010
Funeral services for Selvia Bradshaw, 87, of Lufkin, will be held Sunday, October 24, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin with Pastor Walter Futch and Dean Jones officiating. Graveside services will follow at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County.
Ms. Bradshaw was born September 8, 1923, in Aiken, Shelby County, Texas, to the late Pirley A. (Hooper) and Flozell Roberts. She died Friday, October 22, 2010 in a Lufkin nursing facility.
Ms. Bradshaw was a retired warehouse supervisor for Brookshire Brothers after more than 20 years of service, and had lived in Lufkin since 1957. She was also a homemaker and a beloved mother, grandmother and sister. Ms. Bradshaw was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She had a love of cooking, ironing and reading her Bible.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and David Gaulden of Lufkin; granddaughter, Tisha Morris of Louisville, Kentucky; three great grandchildren, Jori Jones, Kelsey Jones and Logan Morris; step grandchildren, Michael Gaulden, Andrew Gaulden, Amy Landis and husband Larry, and Chris Gaulden, all of Tomball; seven step-great grandchildren; special sisters and brothers, Elsie Ward, Laverne Ward, Faye Jones, and Jessie Lee; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Ms. Bradshaw was preceded in death by a special brother, Hershel Lee, and a special sister, Hazel Pinkson.
Pallbearers will be Michael Gaulden, Chris Gaulden, Amy Landis, Larry Landis, Joe Langford and A.W. Wright. Junior pallbearer will be Logan Morris. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Jolly Seniors Sunday School Class.
The family extends a special thank you to Faye and Dean Jones for the devoted love and care shown to Ms. Bradshaw.
Memorials may be made to the Jolly Seniors Sunday School Class at Trinity Baptist Church, 2909 E. Lufkin Ave., Lufkin, Texas 75901.
The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.
10/21/2010
Henry Bailey, 82, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Willis Knighton North in Shreveport, LA.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley with Bro. Luke Garrett and Bro. Wes Hall officiating. Visitation will be Friday, October 22, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born September 12, 1928 in Shelby County to James T. and Mamie (Permenter) Bailey. He was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, James T. and Mamie Bailey.
He is survived by:
Wife:Elaine Bailey of Huxley
Sister:Christine Wood of Balch Springs
Niece:Carolyn Sipes
Nephew:Craig Wood of Balch Springs
3 Sisters-in-law:
Eva Jean Byars of Nacogdoches
Imo Jean Jackson of Nacogdoches
Billie Wheeler of Center
Aunt:Rosie Permenter of Jackson, Mississippi
Numerous Friends & Relatives
Pallbearers:Chuck Sechler, Sammy O’rear, Bert Furlow, Mack O’rear and Charles Wimberly
Honorary Pallbearers: Carroll Wilson, Clovis Furlow and Billy Jack Corbell
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wimberly Cemetery 11466 FM 2694 Shelbyville, Texas 75973 or the charity of your choice.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Peggy Ballard, age 98 of Carthage, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010.
Graveside services for Mrs. Peggy Ballard will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Oaklawn Memorial Park near Center with Dr. Charles Dodson and Rev. Steve Jackson officiating under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home of Carthage. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Ballard passed away on Thursday morning, October 21, 2010, in Carthage.
Lola Dee “Peggy” Stanley Ballard was born on January 24, 1912, in Panola County, Texas to John Edward Chesley Stanley and Martha Susan Mathias Stanley. She graduated from Marshall High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from East Texas Baptist University, and earned a master’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. Mrs. Ballard married Richard Aaron Ballard on April 1, 1934, and he preceded her in death on July 30, 1989, after 55 years of marriage. She was a teacher for over 40 years, having taught at Center and Logansport. Mrs. Ballard moved to Carthage in 1989, from Center. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Carthage and was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Center. She was also preceded in death by her son, Richard Stanley Ballard and all of her siblings.
Mrs. Ballard is survived by her daughter, Nancy Mills and husband Chester of Carthage; daughter-in-law, Rebekah Ballard of Lewisville; three grandchildren, Richard Steven Mills and wife Tina of Carthage, Scott Lee Mills of Fairfield, and Morgan Ballard Starnes and husband Curtis of Granbury; and five great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Judy Stallone and the entire staff of Marian Place of Carthage for the loving care given to Mrs. Ballard over the past seven years.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church, 220 W. Sabine, Carthage, TX 75633 or Marian Place, 1690 NE Loop 59, Carthage, TX 75633.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.
10/20/2010
Mamie Ruth Shofner, age 79, of San Augustine, Texas, died Wednesday, October 20, 2010 in San Augustine, Texas. She was born October 16, 1931 in San Augustine to Ottis Taylor and Mamie Elizabeth Ware.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm til 8:00pm, Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, TX. Grave side services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, October 22, 2010 at Antioch Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas with Bro. Alton Shaw officiating.
She is survived by:
Son: Walter "Herman" Shofner and wife Kerri of San Augustine
Granddaughter: Heather Nicole Smith and husband Justin of Marshall
Sisters-in-Law: Audrey Taylor of San Augustine, Catherine Thomas of Carrolton, Texas
She was preceded in death by her husband William P. Shofner.
Online condolences can be sent at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
10/19/2010
Mrs. Juanita Lee Stephens, 87, of San Augustine, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010, at her residence in San Augustine, Texas.
Juanita was born to Lou E. (Bowling) Hall and Fred Hall on August 26, 1923, in Dumas, Mississippi. She was a homemaker and a member of the Attoyac Baptist Church.
Her survivors include: Sons, V.W. Stephens III, and his wife, Cynthia of Stephenville; Fred L. Stephens and his wife, Lynn of Memphis, Tenn; Ken Stephens and his wife, Debbie of Huntington, Texas. Daughters, Pamela Evett and her husband, Rhonnie Joe of San Augustine of San Augustine; Penelope Stephens of San Augustine; Brother: Melvin Hall and his wife, Niska of Senatobia, Mississippi, 12 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, V.W. Stephens
Memorial Services are being planned at a later date.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Mr. Doy Lee Snelson, 61, of San Augustine County, passed away Monday, October 18, 2010, at his residence in San Augustine County, Texas.
Doy Lee was born on March 18, 1949, in Garrison, Texas, to Frances (Smith) Snelson and Casey Snelson. He was employed as a Brick Layer and he was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Broaddus.
Survived by Wife: Charlotte Snelson of San Augustine; Daughters: Nina Whittington of Biloxi, Miss., Sons: Jared Lott of Ponchatoula, La., and Doy Lee Snelson, Jr., of Houston; Grandchildren: Courtney Snelson, Jera Lakey, and Chase McClain; great-grandchildren: Sue Snelson and Blake McClain.
He was preceded in death by his son, Buddy McClain.
Memorial Services are being planned at later date.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
10/18/2010
Tommie Lea Alvis, 67, of Center, passed Monday, October 18, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Lufkin. He was born December 19, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to Marshall Neil Alvis and Grace Elizabeth Mason Alvis.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery in Shelby County.
He is survived by:
Sons:
John Alvis & wife Jennie of Shelbyville
James Alvis & wife Lori or Shelbyville
Jason Alvis & wife Lisa of Shelbyville
Daughter, Jennifer Jackson & husband Brian of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Cody Lampley, Ryan Alvis, Brianna Alvis, Brittany Payne, Whittany Payne, Wade Alvis, Mocager Alvis, Callie Alvis, Megan Stracener, Caleb Stracener, and Lexi Jackson
Brother, Robert Neil Alvis & & wife Phyliss of Pahrump, Nevada
Sisters:
Marsha Black & husband Lowel of Rancho Cordova, California
Marylee Evans & husband L.B. of Joaquin
Pat Roberts & husband Ed of Center
Karen Cannon & husband Jack of Carmichael, California
Special Friend, Donna Hill of Nacogdoches
Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by:
Son, Tommie Lea, Jr.
Daughter, Quinca Sioux
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/12/2010
Ruby Blanche Birdwell was born Oct. 23, 1923 in San Augustine, Texas, the daughter of Enlow and Florence (Hardy) Birdwell. She received her education in San Augustine and began living in Skagway in 1952. In 1964, she and her husband, Bill, began living in Alaska on a full-time basis.
The family lovingly wrote: "Ruby, Mamma, Mema, Habba, Miss Ruby or Mrs. Murphy: no matter what name people had for her, anyone who ever met Ruby Murphy never forgot her."
Her adventurous, industrious character was evident in her experience homesteading on the Kashwitna River in the mid to late 1960s. While her husband, Bill, worked in Anchorage during the week, Ruby lived on the homestead, shooing away the moose from her garden and chasing away the bears from her fish. After moving into their larger log home in 1973, Ruby and Bill welcomed literally hundreds of visitors; from family and friends to fellow Al-Can Highway travelers they met during their many trips "Outside", to scores of church missionaries working on church building projects in Alaska.
Ruby never forgot her life tussling with her eight brothers and sisters on the farm in San Augustine, Texas, during the Great Depression and although she was homesteading on a wild river in Alaska, she always referred to San Augustine as "down home".
A pioneering fixture in the Willow community during her 46 years in the area, her engaging personality, love for people and incredible energy endured to the very end. Ruby always showed determination and an independent spirit. The feisty redhead went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010.
Survivors include her son, Dan Murphy of Willow; daughter, Cathy McBride of Bronson, Texas; grandsons, Jerry McBride of Tampa, Fla., Todd McBride of Niceville, Fla., Sean Murphy of Wasilla, Alaska, Stephen McBride of Colmesneil, Texas, and Tad Murphy of Arlington, Texas; great-grandchildren, Derek McBride, Trevor McBride, Catherine McBride, Courtney McBride, Gregory McBride, Peyton Murphy and Nolan Murphy. She is also survived by two great-great-grandchildren, Cason McBride and Cutter McBride; two brothers, Winfred Birdwell and Carlo Birdwell, both of San Augustine; and two sisters, Bertha Mae McMurray of San Augustine and MargeNell Hilderbrandt of Orange, Texas.
Her husband, William L. Murphy; her parents; sisters, Audrey Drawhorn, Mattie Lou Breaux; and brothers, Norman Birdwell and Kennon Birdwell have preceded her in death.
Friends may make memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church of Willow Building Fund, P.O. Box 148, Willow, AK 99688.
Billye Campbell Cather, 81, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010 at her home. She was born on August 19, 1929 in Center to Frank Campbell and Lizzie Mae Huckabay Campbell. Ms Cather was a member of the First Christian Church of Center.
Visitation will be held from 6:000 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, October 11, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Aubie McSwain and Jerry Campbell officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Rick Worsham, John Davis, Joel Campbell, Ronnie Campbell, Steve Campbell, Jerrod Campbell, Michael Campbell and Phillip Campbell. All of nephews will be Honorary Pallbearers.
She is survived by:
Children:
Deborah Wiggins
James Cather, III
Lynn Weaver & husband Jerry
Grandchildren:
Mindy Amburn & husband Billy Jack, Aubrey Cather, Joey Wilks, Jason Wiggins & wife Tammy, Tracie Hendon & Chris, Stacie Justice & husband David, Katie Shulfeldt & husband J.D., Abbie Weaver
Great Granson, Ethan Wiggins
Brothers:
John Campbell & wife Ginny, Coy Campbell, Glenn Campbell & wife Inez, Jerry Campbell & wife Melody, Ken Campbell & wife Molly
Sisters-in-Law:
Earline Campbell, Rosemary Campbell, Joy Campbell, Jo Campbell, Theda Clarabut
Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews
Special Friend, Elizabeth Bergesen
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Frank & LIzzie Mae Campbell
Husband, James H. Cather, Jr
Sister, Margie Campbell
Brothers, Curtis Campbell, E.C. Campbell, Jim Campbell, Otto Campbell, Buster Campbell, Maxie Campbell and Tommy Campbell
Brother-in-Law, E.F. "Kicks" Worsham
Sisters-in-Law, Irene Campbell and Faye Campbell
Memorials can be made in Ms Cather's name to Hospice in the Pines, 114 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904
10/11/2010
Christine Harrison Mancini, 96 of Arlington formerly of Center, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010.
Christine came into this world Christmas Day, 1913, the 3rd of 6 daughters born to Lillian (Laseter) Harrison and A. W. Harrison of Joaquin, Texas.
Survivors include a sister, Kathryn Pittman and husband, David of Orange, two daughters, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is now reunited with her husband, the Rev. John Mancini who preceded her in death in 1985.
Private graveside services will be held at a future date in Carverton, Pennsylvania. Mimi, you are very, very loved.
Our family wishes to thank Doris, Jessica, Joe, and Rev. Moon from Integrecare Hospice for their support and care.
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Jeanette Carter, 64 of the Flatwoods Community of Panola County, Texas will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 14, 2010 at The Galloway United Methodiat Church with Rev. Jody Hooper and Rev. Mervin Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Family visitation will be Wednesday, October 13, 2010 from 6–8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Carter died Sunday, October 10, 2010 at her home in the Flatwoods.
Mrs. Vera Jeanette Reeves Carter was born September 20, 1946 in rural Panola County, Texas. She was the only child born to the marriage of James Edward and Vera Laverne Broadus Reeves. She was schooled in Joaquin, Logansport and completed Tenaha schools. Jeanette married Daniel Douglas Carter May 21, 1965 and together they celebrated 45 years of marriage. Mrs. Carter was a longtime member of the Galloway United Methodist Church. She loved to sew, craft, deer hunt and fish above all else and spending time with her grandchildren. She is prececed in death by her step brothers, Alan Glen Hartley and Bill Yeary and her sister in God, Edythe Dockens.
Mrs. Carter is survived by her husband, Daniel Carter of the Flatwoods; step mothers, Gladys Yeary Reeves of Pasadena; son, Eddie Carter of the Flatwoods; daughter Wendy Atkerson of the Flatwoods; Grandchildren, Shelby Danielle Carter and Amber Christine Atkerson; step sisters, Diane Cothren of Pasadena and Sandra Yeary of Center; and her sister in God, Susan Golden of Joaquin. Serving as pallbearers will be, James Bond Broadus, Buddy Lee Powell, Pete May, Alan McDaniel, Tommy Hartley and Marvin Bruce “Junior” May.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com
10/10/2010
Terrence Terril Moore, 22 of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Terrance Moore was born May 4, 1988 to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Mary Moore. Services were held Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Center, Texas with Pastor David Mitchell officiating. Interment followed at Blount Chapel Cemetery, Center, Texas.
He leaves to cherish his memories: one sister, Raeven Moore; father, Clarence Moore; mother, Mary Moore, all of San Antonio, Texas; grandfather, Robert Moore of Center, Texas; grandfather, Oneal Jones of Garrison, Texas; grandmother, Anna Moore of Center, Texas and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Alice Hamilton and great-grandmother, Dora Moore.
Pallbearers: Charles Hamilton, Curtis Hamilton, Mack Hamilton, Freddy Moore, Jarome Moore, and Alonzo Moore.
Arrangements entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
10/07/2010
Mary Tarver Cellars, 84 of San Augustine, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 in San Augustine. She was born to Fenton Harvey and Neomi Warr Harvey on August 11, 1926 in San Augustine County, Texas.
Services will be held Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas. Officiating at service will be Bro. Don Lofton with interment at Broaddus Cemetery, Broaddus, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, October 8, 2010 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Ms Cellars is survived by:
Sons: Jerry Tarver and wife Sue of Lufkin; Lynn Tarver and wife Kim; Ray Tarver and wife Nickie all of San Augustine
Daughters: Carolyn Sowell and husband James; Janice Bryan and husband Gaylon all of San Augustine
19 Grandchildren
3 Step-grandchildren
28 great-grandchildren
3 great-great-grandchildren
Sisters: Betty Nerrens of Lufkin; Margie Emerson of Nacogdoches
Brothers: Junior Harvey of Lufkin; Bernice Harvey of Lufkin
Daughters-in-law: Bonnie Tarver of San Augustine; Pat Tarver of Lufkin
Preceded in death by husbands Tome Tarver, Troy Strickland, Sam Cellars; sons Jimmy, Richard and Darrell; stepsons Buddy and Burl; infant daughter Jeanette Tarver; stepdaughter Marie "Mohe" Griggs.
Online obituary and condolences posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Arrangements under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas.
Effie Bernice Warr Adams, 81, of Center, passed Thursday, October 7, 2010 at her home. She was born July 16, 1929 to Edgar Hooker Warr and Nell Mae Bridwell Warr. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and aunt who loved being surrounded by her family. She was a devout Christian who taught Sunday school for over fifty years at White Rock Missionary Baptist and Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church. One of her favorite pastimes was writing poetry and stories about her family and memorizing scripture. Her notations in her Bible are a collection of beautiful memories that will be treasured.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, October 8, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. James Johnson, Rev. Bobby Warr and Rev. E.B. Elumbaugh officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Jerryl Adams & wife Phyllis of Center
Mike Adams & wife Cathy of Center
Steve Adams & wife Jean of Nacogdoches
Randy Adams & wife Jeanne of Center
Mark Adams of Center
Kip Adams & wife Tracy of Center
Daughters:
Wanda Noles & husband Freddy of Carthage
Jana Ivy & husband Randy of Nacogdoches
Dana Fountain & husband Bert of San Augustine
Grandchildren:
Jennifer Cecil & husband Randy of Center
Melinda Adams of Dallas
Jerryl Adams, Jr. and wife Jennifer Paige of Dallas
Tammy Davis & husband Keith of Center
Brandy Stamps & husband Kirk of Center
Shannon Choate & husband Larry of Center
Misty Bowlin and husband Doug of Nacogdoches
Susan Neel & husband Eric of Nacogdoches
Brandy Akin & husband Nolan of Carthage
Nicole Esquino & husband Victor of Dallas
Brent Ivy of Dallas
Kesli Ivy of Houston
Kelli Ivy of Arizona
Michael Adams of Mt. Enterprise
Nathan Dean Adams of Dallas
Cord Fountain of San Augustine
Hanna Fountain of Center
Crystal Adams of Virginia
Taylor Adams of Center
20 Great Grandchildren, 3 precious great grandchildren on the way, and 1 great great grandchild
Also Numerous nieces and nephews
Siblings:
Jane Cupit & husband Vernon of Nacogdoches
Royce Warr & wife Bonnie of Pineland
Dale Warr & wife Emily of San Augustine
Sister-in-Law, Inez Davis of West Lake, Louisiana
Preceded in death by:
Parents, E.H. & Nell Warr
Husband, George Fane Adams
Son, George Dean Adams
Grandsons, Timothy Adams and Justin Adams
Sister, Sarah Marie Finn
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ms Adams' name, to the Mt. Herman MBC building fund, 670 CR 1190 Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral Services for Mr. Jimmie Bryon Rowe, 82 of Old Center, Texas will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Old Center Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Family visitation will be Friday, October 8, 2010 from 6–8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Rowe died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at his home in Old Center.
Mr. Jimmie Byron Rowe was born December 22, 1927 in Old Center, Texas to the marriage of Henry H. and Fanny Oates Rowe. He graduated from Tenaha High School and studied at Panola Junior College and Northwestern University of Shreveport. He served his country in the United States Army. Bryon later married Camille Walker on January 8, 1954 in Shreveport, Louisiana and celebrated 56 years and 8 months together. Mr. Rowe worked for BF Goodrich after moving to Shreveport and built his career as a business man working in automotive sales, real estate, and rental companies. In the early 1970’s, Mr. Rowe organized and produced an event at the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport honoring Pappy Covington, the veteran country western music promoter, and launched the ArkLaTex Hayride.
After returning to Texas in 1986, Mr. Rowe became involved with community organizations, serving on the Cemetery Board of Old Center Baptist Church. He was the founder and president of the Old Center Water Supply, the community owned water company, providing water to the residents of Old Center. In his retirement, he continued to work in entrepreneurial efforts around the Carthage and Marshall area. His desire to serve the community, lead him to campaign for the office of Panola County Commissioner.
Mr. Rowe was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2004 and was cared for by his wife, Camille in their home until he passed away.
Mr. Rowe is survived by his wife, Camille Rowe of Old Center; daughters, Jeaneann Ferguson, Pam Galloway and husband Robert and Donna Thompson and husband Rob; grandchildren, Leighanna and Colin Cumbie, Adam Galloway, Andy Galloway, Matthew Thompson, Luke Thompson, Amy and Greg Ross; great grandchildren, Carter and Coleman Ross; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The Family requests that memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s association.
Serving as pallbearers are Adam Galloway, Andy Galloway, Luke Thompson, Matt Thompson, Greg Ross and Colin Cumbie.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com
10/06/2010
Funeral services for Iris McCauley Shepherd, age 87, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 09, 2010, at First Christian Church, Timpson, with Rev. Jean Farraro, Rev. Preston Vickrey, and Rev. Rick Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in New Prospect Cemetery, Timpson. Mrs. Shepherd passed away October 5, 2010, in Timpson.
Born June 29, 1923, in the Arcadia Community of Shelby County, Texas, Iris McCauley Shepherd was the daughter of the late Druery McCauley and Thelma Lucille (Tyer) McCauley. In 1939, Iris married Clarence Oneal Shepherd, and they moved to Port Arthur, TX, and were blessed with 60 years of marriage until his death in January, 2000. While raising her family in Port Arthur, Iris was also active in the Methodist Church, the Texas Home Demonstration Club, and a knitting club. Iris sold cosmetics, was an avid shell collector, and a member of the American Begonia Society which named a begonia for her – the B. ‘Iris Shepherd’.
Survivors include her children: David Shepherd and wife Cathy of Kerrville, TX, Robert Shepherd of Durango, Colorado, Rebecca Kenton Judge and husband John of Dripping Springs, TX, and Dan Shepherd and wife Pam of Timpson; sister Helen Billingsley and husband David of Timpson; grandchildren: Sarah Key, Seth Kenton, Adam Kenton, Matthew Kenton, and Megan Shepherd; niece Suzanne Layman; and nephew Rodney Ferguson. Iris was preceded in death by her parents and husband Clarence Oneal Shepherd.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:-00 PM, Friday, October 8, 2010, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. Memorials may be made to Timpson Ministerial Alliance Food Bank, P. O. Box 488, Timpson, TX 75975. 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
Graveside service for Mrs. Ola Mae Nichols O'Pry, 97, of Nacogdoches, Texas will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2010, at 2:00 pm at Bethel Cemetery with Bro. Mike Harbor officiating.
Mrs. O'Pry died on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on December 3, 1912, in Madisonville, Texas.
Visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, from 8-6 pm at Laird Funeral Home.
10/05/2010
Wilma Jean Nelson, age 83, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010 in Seabrook,Texas. She was born to E.E. Sharpton and Edrie Ethel (Brown) Sharpton in San Augustine County, Texas. She had lived in the Houston, Texas area since 1948. She graduated from San Augustine High School in the Class of 1944. She married Frank Duke Nelson in April of 1946. She was a longtime employee of K-Mart, and was a loving homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Services will be Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. C.R. Sharpton officiating and burial following in Old Salem Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas.
Her survivors include: Daughter and Son-in-Law: Linda Kay and her husband, Fred A. Huber, Sr. of Seabrook, Texas; her grandchildren: Fred Huber, Jr. Jason R. Blunt, Donnelle Smith and Susan Parish, and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, E.E. and Edrie Ethel Sharpton; husband, Frank D. Nelson, brother, Bobby G. Sharpton.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening, October 5, 2010, from the hours of 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia St., San Augustine.
Pallbearers will be Michael Parish, Jason Blunt, Fred Huber, Jr., Jimmy L. Sharpton, Michael Sharpton and Jared Vallejo.
online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Mrs. Vernell Hughes Keller, 84, of San Augustine, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 5, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center in San Augustine.
Vernell was born to Martha (Griffith) Hughes and Manuel Hughes on June 22, 1926, in Damascus, Arkansas. She married Lee Roy Keller on August 7, 1943. She a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and a loving friend to all of whom she had acquaintances. Vernell was a Pentecostal Preacher. She served as Assistant Pastor to the former Pastor of First Pentecostal Church of San Augustine, Audrey Robinson for over 25 years.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 8, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with interment following in the Old Sardis Cemetery in San Augustine County. Bro. Michael Dickerson will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday evening, October 7, 2010, from the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia St., San Augustine.
Her survivors include: Son and Daughter-in-Law: Grady Keller and his wife, Sherrie of Broaddus; Daughters and Son-in-law: Wanda Giffen and her husband, Rod Giffen of Haughton, Lousiana; Janice Miller of San Augustine; Son-in-Law: Durwood Hooper and his wife, Shirley Hooper of San Augustine. 6 Grandchildren, 7 great grandchilden, and 1 great-great grandchild. She is also survived by 3 nephews, 6 neices, a Sister-in-law: Irene Hughes, and a host of friends and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Keller, and a daughter, Martha Hooper.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Hooper, Jared Miller, Cody Miller, Stacy Hooper, Brian Hooper and Clay Pickard
online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Dora Gene Graham, 57, of Tyler, passed Tuesday, October 5, 2010. She was born November 30, 1952 in Terrell to William Vernon Campbell, Sr. and Bernice Porter Campbell.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County.
She is survived by:
Husband, Harry Lewis Graham of Tyler
Sons:
Robert Eddins, Jr. & wife Anita of Center
Kevin Eddins of Tyler
Daughters:
Michelle Rushing of Tyler
Matishia McDaniel of Tyler
Granddaughter, Ashley Gatlin of Center
Grandsons:
Ryan Eddins of Center
Joshua Eddins of Center
Great Grandson, Levi Ivey of Center
Sisters:
Linda Sue Wieland of Kaufman
Shirley Ann Morales & husband Victor of Alvin
Billie White of Zavalla
Betty Hill of Shepherd
Brothers:
Donnie Campbell & wife Cynthia of Shepherd
William Vernon Campbell, Jr. & wife Patricia of Kountze
Also numerous nieces and nephews
Special friends, Linda & Ricky Rodgers
Preceded in death by:
Parents, William Vernon Campbell, Sr. and Bernice Porter Campbell
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Marian Frances Booth, 74, of Joaquin, passed Monday, October 4, 2010 at her home. She was born Match 30, 1936 in Socorro, New Mexico to Geoffrey & Rosella Essary. Mrs. Booth was a songwriter and poet and loved to quilt.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm, Friday, October 8, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
She is survived by:
Husband, Johnnie W. Booth of Joaquin
Sons:
Roderich Field of Georgia
Frank Booth & wife Candie of Newton
Daughters:
Susan Field of San Antonio
Cherri Dodd & husband Roger of Colorado
GrandChildren:
Marie Schumacher, Clara Field, Robert Field, Heather Dodd, Shannon Booth and Justin Booth
Four Great Grandchildren
Sisters:
Rosella Parker of San Antonio
Elsie Wilford of San Antonio
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Willie Dee Dockens, 83, of Center, passed Monday, October 4, 2010 at Pine Grove Nursing Center. She was born May 6, 1927 in Patroon to David Ney Elliot and Will Lee Windham Elliott. Ms. Dockens was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in CEnter. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Waton & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Kris Dockens, Richard Jones, Kevin Dockens, Dwayne Dockens, Jimmy May and Luke Garrett.
She is survived by:
Son, Harold Dockens & wife Janet of Joaquin
Daughter, Margie Garrett & husband Randy of Joaquin
Fourteen Grandchildren
Twenty-Nine Great Grandchildren
Sister, Bernice Wilburn of San Augustine
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
10/04/2010
Willie Marland Lout, aged 70, of Metairie, Louisiana passed away October 1, 2010. He was the son of the late Willie and Vada Collins Lout of Center. He was a long time resident of Slidell and a native of Center, Texas.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 2 pm at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, with Rev. Gary collins, officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Slidell, LA. Visitation will be held Wednesday after 12:00 pm until funeral time. Donations may be made to Canon Hospice, 1221 South Clearview Parkway 4, Jefferson, LA 71132 or Alzheimer's Foundation preferred in lieu of flowers.
He is survived by wife, Eloise Colmer Lout; son, Marland Lout and wife Linda; daughter, Robin Lout Strahn and husband Joey. Brother, David Lout of Denham Springs, LA and sister, Charlsie O'Neal of Biloxi, Mississippi. Also survived by 3 grandchildren: Nicholas Lout, Joel Strahan and Sydney Strahan.
Mr. Lout retired as a Department Store Manager, after 30 years for Beall-Ladymon. Upon his retirement from Beall's, he went to work as a Sales Representative for Langenberg and Bailey Hat Co. He was a school bus aid for St. Tammany Parish School Board for 5 years. He attended Panola College in Carthage, TX. Mr. Lout was a former President of the Slidell Chamber of Commerce and Slidell Rotary Club, also Recipient of the "Phil Harris Award", Charter member of the Slidell Elks Lodge No. 2321 B.P.O.E., Krewe de la Boutte Dominique for 35 years serving as King and President in 1980-1981. Slidell Civil Service Board, and numberous other community services and charities. He was an avid Louisiana Sportsman.
10/03/2010
Russell Lynch, 89, longtime resident of San Augustine, passed away Friday afternoon, October 1, 2010, at his residence after a illness. He was born in San Augustine on March 26, 1921, to the late Charles and Betsy (Lewis) Lynch.
During WWII he served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of San Augustine. He had worked all his life up until retirement as a pipeline welder, serving many times as a foreman on different jobs. He was a much loved husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Lillian (Dean) Lynch of San Augustine; daughters Elizabth McCauley and husband Larry of San Augustine, Carlyon House of San Augustine; son Charles Henry Lynch and wife Velda of Opelousas, Louisiana; grandchildren Charlie & Tammy Lynch, Lori and Stewart Speyer, Crystal & Jeremy Ponder, Megan & Steve Tornburgh, Willie Sanders and Lendy Sanders; great-grandchildren Kayden, Katie, Amelia, AnnMarie, Myles and Nyah.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandson David Andrew Sanders, along with 10 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 4, 2010, 2:00 P.M. in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Bro. Chet Hensley officiating. Burial will follow in the San Augustine Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon beginning at 4:00 P.M. in Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Doris E. Roberts, 89, longtime resident of San Augustine, passed away early Saturday morning at Memorial Health System in San Augustine.
Doris was born on September 3, 1921, to Carrie (Hines) Baggett and Thomas Baggett in San Augustine County, Texas. She was a retired Registered Nurse, and a member of the Baptist Church.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at 3 p.m. in the Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine County. Officiating will be Bro. Burl McBride III. Visitation will begin Sunday, October 3, 2010, at 12 Noon at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home until the Graveside Services.
Her survivors include: Nieces and Nephews: Larry Epps, Charlotte Ervin, Mike Baggett, Connie Carr, Coy Baggett, Wanda Allen and Jeanette Woods.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Roberts
Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home at 316 W. Columbia, San Augustine, Texas.
Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
10/01/2010
A funeral service for Robert Earl "Bob" Dean, 75, of Nacogdoches County, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2010, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel in Nacogdoches with David Alders, Dale Morton, and Bro. Bailey Alders officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Nacogdoches.
Mr. Dean passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Memorial Hospital, Nacogdoches, Texas.
Mr. Dean was born July, 29, 1935, in a log cabin in Waterman, Texas, Shelby County, to the late L.D. and Velma Dean.
Robert owned and operated The Peanut Shack in University Mall for 26 years. He was also the owner of Peanut Shacks in Palestine and Marshall, Texas. Robert Earl was also a Pilgram’s Pride poultry farm owner and operator for over 35 years. He was retired from NIBCO Inc. after 31 years where he served as Personnel Director. Robert loved the outdoors: fishing, hunting and digging in his vegetable and flower gardens. He touched many lives with his sense of humor and caring ways, as was witnessed by the many friends who came to say so during his illness and declared he was “a good man.”
His family, wife, children, and grandchildren thought he was “the greatest.”
Mr. Dean is survived by his wife, Janie Burch Dean; daughters, Jan Carnley and husband Kent, Karen Patterson and husband Mark, and (more than a daughter-in-law) Annie Dean, wife of the Dean’s beloved son, Greg, who preceded Mr. Dean in death, March 20, 2008. He is also survived by his sisters, Joyce Dean and Carolyn Patterson and husband Ellis and Annette Mueller.
He was the beloved “Pa Daddy” to his eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren: Jodi Penrod and husband Matt, Jaime Garcia and husband Steve, Jay Kent Carnley and wife Alyssa, Kaleb Carnley and wife Ashley, Kyle Carnley, Kali Carnley, John Kyle Carnley, Johnathan Patterson, Evie, Alex and Kate Dean; and great-grandchildren: Eathan, Colin, Kyla Segura and Kenna Penrod, Ashton Carnley, Tatym Carnley, Bella Carnley and Zander Garcia.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Dean’s grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will include Nolan Alders, Dell Waggoner, Elbert Roark, David Roark, Robert Holt, Robert Boucher, Nathan Alders, and his NIBCO co-workers.
Memorial donations may be offered to Regents Academy, 200 N.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961, or to the charity of your choice.
The Dean family would like to express appreciation to Dr. Richard Baker for his extraordinary care and to the nurses and aides at Memorial Hospital who became like family with their love and compassion.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Oct. 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.
Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors at 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches. Condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
