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07/31/2010
Jasen Graves, 21, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 23, 1989 in Nacogdoches to Joel Graves and Carol Liker Graves. Jasen was a member of First Baptist Church in Carthage.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, August 2, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Doc Lazarine officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
He is survived by:
Father, Joel Graves of Shelbyville
Mother, Carol Thomas and husband Pat of Covington, Louisiana
Sisters;
Jennifer Graves of Shelbyville
Jessica Gentry and husband Jonathon of Round Rock
Brother, Jordan Graves of Shelbyville
Grandmothers;
Betty McSwain and husband Gene of Deadwood
Frances Weaver of Center
Great Grandmother, Velma Smith of Center
A host of other family and friends
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
07/30/2010
Services for Ruby Peacock, 93, of Kilgore will be two p.m., Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends James Boatman and Paul Russell officiating. Burial will follow in the Overton Cemetery. Mrs. Peacock died Thursday, July 29, 2010 in Kensington, Maryland.
She was born November 9, 1916 in Center, Texas. Ruby Grimsley Peacock attended Crocket Public Schools. She and her husband Walter C. Peacock lived in Center, Texas where she attended business school and worked for AAA office. Their family moved to the Overton/Kilgore area in 1944. Ruby was a member of the First Pentecostal Church where she at one time had 14 years of perfect attendance. She worked at Nardis of Dallas in Kilgore as a seamstress.
Mrs. Peacock is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Beth Peacock of Longview, Texas; three daughters, Delia Russell and her husband Paul of Cypress, Texas, Shelia Peacock of Pasadena, Texas, Eltonette Proctor of Kensington, Maryland; two brothers, Choron A. Grimsley of Center, Texas, Weldon Grimsley of Longview, Texas; one sister, Melba Williams of Center, Texas; five grandchildren; eight great-granddaughters as well as nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Peacock was preceded in death by her daughter, Melva Gail Peacock on February 21, 2008 and her husband, Walter Cohan Peacock on October 26, 1981.
The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home Sunday afternoon between 6-8 p.m.
Please leave online condolences www.raderfuneralhome.
Ward Allen Sims, Sr., 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born May 2, 1926 in Shelbyville to Frank Sims and Beatrice Huntington Sims. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Dreka Pentecostal Church.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, July 30, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Dreka Pentecostal Church with Rev. Kerry Green, Rev. Barry Rankin and Rev. DeWayne Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be Marty Pierce, Chris Vaughn, J.C. Cagle, Carl Davis Smith and Larry Oates.
He is survived by:
Wife of 60 Years, Lou Roderick Sims of Shelbyville
Sons:
Allen Sims & wife Deborah of Shelbyville
Rickie Sims & wife Mary of Shelbyville
Randy Sims & wife Mary of Shelbyville
Bennie Sims & wife Barbara of Shelbyville
Daughter, Margie Estes & husband James of Shelbyville
Sister, Shirley Sutton & husband John of Jacksborough
Brother-in-Law, Earl Roderick of Houston
Sister-in-Law, Helen Roderick of Houston
Grandchildren:
Melody Vaughn & husband Chris of Shelbyville
Brent Sims & wife Melinda of Center
Dewayne Sims & wife Crystal of Woden
Jeremy Sims of Shelbyville
Jamie Dutton & wife Angie of Humble
Josh Dutton of Shelbyville
Rick Foehner & wife Kelly of Shelbyville
Scott Sims & wife Kaitlyn of Center
Elizabeth Harvey & husband Steven of Shelbyville
Gina Holly of California
Osha Meyers & husband Danny of Joaquin
Ashley Weir & husband John of Joaquin
Tiffany Estes of Joaquin
Andrea Estes of Joaquin
Special Grandchild, Brittany Lumus of Nacogdoches
Also numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Frank & Beatrice Sims
Son, Howard Sims
Brothers, Truman Sims & Frank Sims, Jr.
Sisters, Clausell Owens, Audie May, Nelva Stennett, Melba Shade and Blanche Sims
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/29/2010
Rick Dwayne "Richy" Oliver, Sr., 42, of Timpson, TX, passed away July 29, 2010, in Bronson, TX.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 2, 2010, at First Assembly of God Church, Timpson, with Bro. E. J. Adams and Bro. Alvin Hancock officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson.
Born July 24, 1968, in Carthage, TX, Rick Oliver, Sr., was the son of the late Riley Bryant Oliver, Jr., and Audrey (Williams) Oliver. He graduated from Timpson High School in 1986, had worked as a parts manager for Foretravel in Nacogdoches, and was currently employed with Cobb Vantress, Inc. in Timpson. Ricky was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Timpson.
Survivors include his children Rick Oliver, II, Chris Oliver, and Jessica Oliver, all of Timpson and Nicholaus Oliver of Woden, TX; mother Audrey Oliver of Timpson; sisters Cindy Root and Arvin Mackey of Timpson, Laura Drummond and husband Jerald of Houston, and Sara Barrett and Calvin Haynes of Timpson; special nephew Larry Barrett and fiancee’ Kimberly Zamora; special nieces Elizabeth Barrett and son Kyler Dupree and Melanie Martin; Angie Kimbro, mother of Rick, Chris, and Jessica; and numerous other relatives.
Ricky Oliver was preceded in death by his father R. B. Oliver, brother Riley Oliver, III, grandparents Ervin and Ruth Williams and Bryant and Bessie Oliver, uncle Marvin Williams, and special friend Dustin Brown.
Visitation will be 4:00 – 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 02, 2010, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975.
07/27/2010
Graveside services for Jack Neil Thompson, age 71, of Center, formerly of Jacksonville, are scheduled for 4:00 pm Monday, August 2, 2010 at Jarratt Cemetery, Jacksonville with Rev. William Mims officiating.
Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Mr. Thompson passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 in Center.
He was born March 2, 1939 in Jacksonville, TX.
Mr. Thompson served in the U. S. Navy, was former pastor and member of Bethel Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX. and was an electrician.
He is preceded in death by his mother and step father Willie Mae and Noah Pierce and father Thad Thompson.
Survivors include children Sharla Mae Thompson of Center, John Joseph Thompson of Center, Jack Nathan Thompson of Arizona and Wesley Neil Thompson of Virginia; grandchildren Jax Alexander Turner and Jaeson Arron Turner, both of Center, Jeremy Nathan Thompson of Arizona, and Danielle Elizabeth Thompson of Arizona.
The family will receive friends at Jarratt Cemetery, Jacksonville the day of the service.
James Perry Parker, 65, of Center passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, in Houston after a lengthy battle with Crohn’s Disease. He was born December 6, 1944, in Center to Heber C. Parker and Sallie Y. Parker. He was a graduate of Center High School and Stephen F. Austin State University. He was a past member of the Center Lion’s Club, JC’s, American Heart Association and in 1980 was named Young Citizen of the Year by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.
In 1986, he became the sole owner of Parker Brothers Motor Company.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Carl Smith officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Joe B. Hooker, Jay Watlington, Darrell Scruggs, Steve Scruggs, John R. Smith, David Scruggs, Reese Doggett, Justin Doggett, David Young and Jimmy Mobley.
He is survived by:
Wife of 28 years, Anne Parker of Center
Son, Brandt Parker and wife Lisa of Austin
Daughters: Lisa Marie Parker of Center; Ashley Parker of Vancouver British Columbia, Canada
Grandsons: Hunter & Hudson Parker of Austin
Sister: Nancy Parker Pederson and husband Paul of Waco
Aunt: Ellen Love Burrows of Austin
Uncle: Heartsill Young of Fredericksburg
Sister in law: Pat Scruggs and husband David of Deer Park
Brother in law: Reese Doggett and wife Tracy of Houston
Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
One special friend, Renee Hubbard of Center
One special niece, Tracy Scruggs of Deer Park
He will be missed by all but will live forever in our hearts.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
07/25/10
Dewitt Talmage Hite, 94, of Center, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 in Center. He was born June 15, 1916 in Oil City, Texas. He proudly served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Hite was a member of McClelland Community Church and VFW post #8904.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, July 28, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery in Shelby County under the direction of Shelby County VFW Post # 8904.
He is survived by: Wife of 74 years, Nira Ivada Hite of Center
Grandchildren: Belinda Kay Host and husband Jeff of Houston; Michelle Minnick and husband Kurt of Houston; Maurice Tipton and wife Joyce of Monroe, Louisiana
Twelve Great Grandchildren
Nineteen Great-Great Grandchildren
Sisters:
Nellie Mae Sample of Tomball
Evie Adams of Houston
Brothers: Harlan F. Adams of Center; O. F. “Butch” Adams of Shelbyville; James Wilburn Adams of Houston
Sister-in-law, Allie R. Hughes
Numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Daughter, Yvonne Tipton; Son-in-law, Bobby Tipton; Granddaughter, Lisa Marie; Grandson, Richard Tipton
Brothers: Henry D. Hite and Charles Cleburne Adams; Sisters: Frances Courtney and Murlene Baker
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
07/26/10
Memorial graveside service for Robert Howard Hoover, 75, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Dixon Cemetery, Timpson, with Bro. Douglas McDonald officiating. Mr. Hoover passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Center, TX.
Born December 20, 1934, in LaRue, TX, Robert Howard Hoover was the son of the late Vadis Howard and Ethel Ophelia (Frazier) Hoover. He was a graduate of Timpson High School, served in the U.S. Army, and was a pipeliner.
Survivors include son Robert Glen Hoover and wife Karen of Gary, TX; daughters Lisa Geiser and husband George of Branson, MO, and Cheryl Pate and husband Timmy of Timpson; 5 stepchildren: Jerry, David, Eddy, and Kenneth Spurlock and Sudie Jordan; 6 granddaughters: Hanna, Emily, and Melissa Hoover, Rachel and Heather Geiser, and Chelsea Pate; sister Martha Sparks of Timpson; and numerous other relatives. In addition to his parents, Robert Hoover was preceded in death by wife Sue Hoover.
To convey condolences or to register online please visit www.taylorfh.net. The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975.
07/25/10
Margaret Nell Cammack Russell, 89, of Center, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 at her residence.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Russell officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, July 26, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born November 2, 1920 to Dudley D. and Myra (Horn) Cammack. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Center.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Dudley D. and Myra Cammack, Husband, Simon Russell and Sister and Brother-in-law, Melba and Eric Forbis.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Dudley Russell and wife, Lisa of Katy
Larry Russell and wife, Barbara of Center
Glynn Russell and wife, Sandra of Center
Daughters:
Harriett Russell of Center
Paula Thurmond and husband, Ron of Sugarland
Vicky Russell Hudson of Center
16 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Special Care Givers: Shelia Dixon, Ruth Samford, Audrey Sipes and Ruby Dellinger
Pallbearers: Randy Russell, Dillion Windham, Bret Windham, Gerald Parker, Rodney Collette and Michael Neuwirth
Honorary Pallbearers: Jason Russell, Guy Forbis, Frankie Fitzgerald, Jim Forbes, Travis Tucek, Zack Warr and John Walker
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Center or the Clever Creek Cemetery Fund.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
07/24/10
Lela Marshburn, age 96, passed away in Twin Lakes Care Center, Saturday, July 24, 2010. She was born in San Augustine County to Thomas Huntington and Irema (Ray) Smith, on September 14, 1913.
Mrs. Marshburn was a homemaker. She was a member of the Jr. Service League of Houston and a member of First Baptist Church of Humble. She was a former resident of San Augustine.
Funeral services will be Sunday, July 25, 2010 in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chet Hensley officiating. Burial will be Monday July 26, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston.
Left to cherish her memories are her son and daughter-in-law Tommy and Pat Marshburn of Humble.
Her grandchildren Tad Marshburn and Kathy of Houston; Jody Marshburn and Veronica of humble; Holly Langford and Glenn of Sugarland; Elizabeth Correll and Phil of Medina; Tommy Marshburn, Jr. of Chicago, Ill.
12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren
Visitation will be Saturday evening at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home at 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
07/23/10
Jeanette Bush Brothers, 70, passed away July 23, 2010 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
She was born August 29, 1939 in Center to S. E. “Special” Bush and Willie Mae Kimbro Bush. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Brothers was a member of the Sardis Pentecostal Church.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 26, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gerald Faulkner officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be Robert Bush, Steven Bush, Randy Bohannon, Tommy Shiflett, Cheyenne Moore and Gary Snider.
She is survived by: Mother, Willie Mae Bush of Center
Daughters:
Peggy Watlington and husband Jasen of Huxley
Penny Jones and husband Wayne of Center
Son, Wayne Gaylon of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Roni Goodwin and husband Jody, Brandi Shiflett and husband Tommy, Lacy White, Elizabeth Watlington, Linsey Watlington, Gage Watlington, Nathan Jones, Kylee Jones, “Tootie Bug”, Braydon Howard
Seven Great Grandchildren
Brother: Don Bush of Timpson
Special Friend: Jack Mitchell
Preceded in death by: Father, S. E. “Special” Bush, Granddaughter, Dayna Howard, Brother, Ronnie Bush
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/22/10
Mr. Clay Elton Byley, age 24, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed from this life early Wednesday morning, July 21st, 2010, in a automobile accident in San Augustine County, Texas.
Clay was born to Pam (Taylor) Graham and Gary Byley on July 8, 1986, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was employed as a Emergency Room Registration Clerk for Memorial Health System in Lufkin. He was a member of the Magnolia Springs Baptist Church.
Graveside Funeral Services will held on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in the Byley Family Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Leo Wright and Brandon Wiggins. Visitation will be Friday evening, July 23, 2010, from the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas.
Survivors include: His mother: Pam and Charlie Graham of Lufkin; Father: Gary Byley and Vicky Forse of the Chinquapin Community (San Augustine County); Step-Parents: Tommy and Belinda Welch of Pineland; Sister: Brandi Byley of the Chinquapin Community, (San Augustine County); Grandparents: Britt Jolley of Brownwood; and Herbert and Paula Byley of the Chinquapin Community (San Augustine County); Step-sisters: April Mills of Lumberton; Natasha McClelland of Pineland; Kim Whitmire of Pineland; Step-brother: Jonathan Ansley of Brookeland; and cousin: Pam Mott of Dam B, Texas (Jasper County, Texas), along with numerous aunt, uncles, cousins, and nieces.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
07/20/10
James Clark Sullivan, 71, of Broaddus, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010, in Shreveport.
He was born to the late Flossie (Ponder) Sullivan and Robert Sullivan on October 18, 1938, in Diboll, Texas. He was employed as a Logger in the Timber Industry.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with interment following in the Hebron Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, July 20, 2010, and continue till 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia St., San Augustine, Texas.
His survivors include: His wife: Mary Sullivan of Broaddus; Sons: James Clark Sullivan, Jr. of Kirbyville, and John Wayne Sullivan of Broaddus. Grandchildren: Cory Daniel Sullivan, Johnathon Sullivan, Amber Sullivan Walker, Jennifer Sullivan, Elizabeth Sullivan and Morgan Sullivan; Sisters: Hazel Lewis and her husband, Tom of Tyler; Helen Wallace of Junction; Opal Thacker and her husband, Charles of San Augustine; Ovis Wallace of Broaddus; Evelyn Davis and her husband, Doyle of Broaddus; Lorine Sullivan of Houston; Christine Humble of Broaddus and Brenda Riggs and her husband, Henry of Many, La.; Brothers: Don Sullivan and his wife, Tina of Broaddus and Roger Sullivan of Houston
He is preceded in death by a brother, R.L. Sullivan, a daughter, Dolores Sullivan and a son, Brad Sullivan
Pallbearers will be Paul Weatherford, Brent Weatherford, Brock Weatherford, Timothy Weatherford, Timmy Bryan, Wesley Sullivan, Richard Dominey, and Billy Riggs
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
07/20/10
Eula Mae Wilson, 90, of Diboll, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 in Lufkin. She was born January 7, 1920 in Center to John Thomas Bush and Mary Ethel Williams Bush. Ms. Wilson was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Center.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Don Moore officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Mary Ingram & husband Dr. Woody Ingram of Diboll
Grandchildren:
Elizabeth Carlyle & husband Dr. Trent Carlyle of Katy
Trey Russell Wood Ingram III & wife Calista of Edmond, Oklahoma
Five Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Joseph Nathanial Wilson
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
07/20/2010
Kiley Brynn Dearman, age 2 months and 11 days, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 in Center.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born May 5, 2010 in Crockett, TX to Parents, Spc. Matthew Shane Dearman and Ashley Holloway.
She is preceded in death by her Great Grandparents, Roy Edward Holloway, Andrew Charlie Johnson Jr. and Nancy Elaine Johnson and Cousin, Destiny Paige Holloway.
She is survived by:
Parents:
Spc. Matthew Shane Dearman & Ashley Holloway of Center
2 Brothers:
Jared Mikal & Andrew Riley
Grandparents:
Rita & Wayne Carter of Converse, La
Robert & Rhonda Holloway of Center
Tia Sanchez
James Dearman of Mississippi
Special Great Uncle & Great Aunt:
Nan & Pop
Aunts and Uncles:
Lacretia, Corey, Robby, Jennifer, James, Niki, Thomas, Jamie & Javey,
Jeremy & Dandi, Anita & Bobby and Krista & Michael
Great Grandparents:
Travis & Dorothy Broadway of Center
Maurene Hooper of Reklaw
Evie Holloway of Center
Special Friends:
Ashley Campbell and Kassie Shields
Numerous cousins, relatives and friends
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Christine Marie “Chris” Lee, 60, of Timpson, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later time.
She was born December 25, 1949 to James A. McBoom and Patricia (Rigby) Vaughn.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, James McBroom and Patricia Vaughn, Sisters, Kathryn Joyce Shouse and Sheryl and Grandmother, Odelle McBroom.
She is survived by:
Husband:
Cleve Lee of Timpson
5 Children:
Raeanne Williams of Timpson
Christina Davis & husband Carl of Timpson
Tawnia Parker of Angleton
Thomas Lee of Timpson
Cleve Aaron Lee of Timpson
Grandchildren:
Benjamin Williams
Jonathan Williams
Daniel Davis
Rachel Rebels
Zeck Parker
Sisters:
Gail Estes of Nacogdoches
Kathy McBroom Dallas
Sharon Sue Branstein of Dallas
Carolyn Wallace of Etoile
Patty Sue McBroom of Palastine
Uncles:
Alton Rigby of Nacogdoches
Earl Rigby of Huffman
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
07/19/2010
Beatrice Dutton Jacobs, 75 of Center, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was born October 27, 1934 in Center to Clifford R. Denby and Versie Viola Denby. Ms Jacobs was a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Monday, July 19, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Pleasant Hill Missionary Church out of Shelbyville, with Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Josh Dutton, Jamie Dutton, Matthew Miller, Robbey Dutton, Shain Dutton, and William Dutton.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Susan Sanford and Richard Fausett of Center
Son: Ricky Dutton of Center
9 Grandchildren:
Jamie Dutton
Josh Dutton
Tracy Williams
Misty Parker
William Dutton
Krissy Craig,
Robbey Dutton,
Destani McSwain
Shain Dutton
Step-Grandson, Matthew Miller
Brothers:
Jack Denby and wife Shirley of Tenaha
Bruce Denby and wife Carolyn of Gary
Special Daughter-in-laws:
Mary Dutton Sims of Shelbyville
Laurie Miller of Center
Sondra Dutton of Shelbyville
She is preceded in death by:
Sons: James Dutton, Billy Dutton, and Bobby Dutton
Brothers: Weldon Denby, and Clifford Denby, Jr.
Husband, Howard Dutton
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/16/2010
Doris Bush Dickey, age 85 of Center, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010.
Services will be 3pm Sunday, July 18, 2010, Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donald Weatherly officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6pm until 8pm at Mangum Funeral Home.
Doris was born July 30, 1924 in Joaquin to parents, William Thomas Hinton & Virgie Ann ( Taylor ) Hinton. She was a member of A New Beginning Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; William Thomas & Virgie Ann Hinton, husband; Douglas Bush and husband; Thomas Dickey, Jr., son; James Bradford Bush, grandson & his wife; Jon & Misty Bush, great granddaughter; Macy Bush, sister; Syble Hooper, and brother; Warren Hinton.
She is survived by:
Son & Daughter-in-law: Taylor & Joann Bush of Joaquin
Daughter & Son-in-law: Mary Ann & Herbert Daw of Center
Grandchildren: Nichole Bush Strauss & husband, Jeff of Maryland; Joseph Bradford Bush of Center
Great Grandchildren: Jona & Megan Strauss of Maryland
Sister: Mary C. Lewis of Joaquin
Brothers: T.O. Hinton & wife, Bobbie of Beaumont, Jimmy Hinton & wife, Margie of Joaquin
Pallbearers: Waylon Griffith, Steve Tinkle, Randy Hogue, Joe Biggars, Joseph Bush,
Walter Walla, James Mills, Albert Axen, Ed Bush, Richard Hinton, Joe McSwain & M.J. Duke
Family request in lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Jon, Macy & Misty Bush Foundation, 7756 St. Hwy. 7 East, Joaquin, Texas 75954
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
07/15/2010
Charles Wayne Boster, of Haughton, LA., passed away.
Services to celebrate the life of Charles Wayne Boster will be held at Hill Crest Funeral Home on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 3:30 pm with pastors Mike Anderson and Johnnie Allen officiating. Visitation will be held at Hill Crest Funeral Home on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Interment will be at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church, Dixie Inn at 5:30 pm.
Charles was a member of Haynes Avenue Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA. He was born in Providence, KY, and was a graduate of Athens State College, Athens, AL, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX. He served as minister of education and administration at various churches in Georgia, Illinois, and Texas. He also served as associate pastor of First Baptist Church, Center, TX, and as pastor of Lone Star Baptist Church in Center. A talented church administrator and religious educator, Charles fostered a passion for the people with whom he served in his community.
Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Sirten, and his parents, Spaulding Davis and Anna Belle Blades Boster.
He is survived by his second wife, Penny Ambrose Boster; two sons, Scott (Mari) and Stephen (Sally) and one stepson, Scott (Rachel) Adams; thirteen grandchildren: Tiffany, Michael, Kimberly, Nicholas, Christopher, Matthew, Samantha, Jessica Boster of Antelope, CA; Joshua and Jack Boster of Kansas City, MO; Hannah, Sydney, and Zachary Adams of Shreveport, LA; brothers, Don Boster (Joanne), Madison, AL and Ken Boster (Mary), Hartselle, AL; sisters, Dorothy Knight (George), Smyrna, TN, Juanita Blair (Randy), Cullman, AL, Karen Nichols, Sheffield, AL, Shirley Hallman (Elvis), Hartselle, AL, and Terri Shelton (Ricky), Hayden, AL.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles’s honor may be made to the American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington DC 20004.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff and nurses at Willis Knighton Hospital and Promise Hospital for their kindness and care to Charles and the family during these past months.
Pallbearers will be members of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Auxiliary Unit.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.
Paul A. Hudson, 60, of Dallas passed away on July 12, in Dallas, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Hudson; daughters Paula Hudson and Lauren Cofino; grandson Santiago Confino; and, brothers Fred and William Hudson.
No services will be held. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are made in his name to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at 14114 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 390, Dallas, Texas 75254.
07/14/2010
Funeral service for Mr. Ernest Bennett (61) of Center, Tx. will be Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, ,1:00p.m. Rev. Charles Pier, Officiating, Burial Westview Cemetery.
Mr. Ernest Bennett died Thursday June 24, 2010.
Survivors: Wife, Shelia Lathan Bennett
(3) Daughters: Tyronda Sharp, Shelitra Ware, & Shaquanna Lathan of Center
(1) Brother: Ervin Lee Bennett, Center
(5) Sisters: Lylia Ann Pennington, Hattie Mae Taylor, Ella Bennett, Cheanette (James) Lowe , Frances Mae Pilot(Chris)
07/14/2010
A memorial service for Mrs. Donna Hudson Stewart, 53, of Nacogdoches, Texas, will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010, at 2:00 pm at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Russell officiating.
Mrs. Stewart passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in Nacogdoches.
She was born on October 4, 1956, in Center, Texas to Fred Hudson, Jr. and Kathleen Covington Hudson.
Donna grew up in Center, Shelby County, Texas. She graduated from Center High School in 1975. She attended college at Sam Houston State University graduating in 1979. Donna married Don Stewart on February 16, 1988 and he survives her.
She had many things she enjoyed in life. Hosting gatherings of friends and family where she placed a special emphasis on making it a memorable occasion for everyone. She enjoyed gardening, painting and good music as well. Donna's greatest enjoyment came from her husband, Don and her son, Jason. Her love for her family was unconditional and knew no limits. She loved spending time with her granddaughter, Bailey, and was eagerly anticipating the birth of Jason and Jaclyn's twins this fall. Donna's favorite song was "Unforgetable" by Nat King Cole. Her favorite lines from this song were "That's why darling it's incredible that someone so unforgetable thinks that I am unforgetable, too." She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches.
Donna is survived by her parents, Fred and Kathleen Hudson; her husband, Don Stewart of Nacogdoches; son, Jason Stewart and wife, Jaclyn of Nacogdoches; brothers, Fred Hudson, III of Center; Paul Hudson and wife, Sherry of Dallas; Willie Hudson and wife, Cindy of Mineral Wells and Stephen Shires of Center; three grandchildren, Bailey Adams, Jackson Stewart and Tayler Stewart.
Memorial donations in Mrs. Stewart's honor may be made to the National Graves Disease Foundation, 400 International Dr., Williamsville, New York 14221, 1-877-643-3123.
Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 6-8 pm at Laird Funeral Home.
07/12/2010
James A. Hogan Sr. of Conroe, TX. went to his heavenly home on Saturday July 10, 2010 at the age of 82. He was born April 11, 1928 in Nacogdoches Co.,TX. to James Floyd Hogan and Rose Annie Bates Hogan who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Ruth Hogan. He also is survived by two daughters Jane Keppler and her husband Father Mike of Houston and Sandra Kay Buchanan and her husband Lonnie of Highlands. He is also survived by his son James A. "Buddy" Hogan of Conroe. Two sisters survive, Grace Forsyth and Billie Jean Nielsen of Center. He has two granddaughters Robin Shy of Potosi, MO. and Amy Loggins of Willis, and four great grandchildren: Cierra Laster of Magnolia, Kayla Wise and Brandon Loggins of Willis and Nevets Jennewein of Potosi, MO.
He was also preceded in death by his brother Floyd Hogan.
James worked for the Texas Highway Department and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict in the US Army. He was a loving husband, father and brother and grandfather and he loved to fish. Visitation will be Sunday July 11, 2010 from 6-8 pm at Cashner Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Monday July 12, 2010 at 10 am at Cashner Funeral Home with Father Mike Keppler. Burial will follow at Garden Park Cemetery.
Davis Kain Tillotson, 19, of Center, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 at his home. He was born January 15, 1991 in Center to David Tillotson and Anita Bounds Tillotson. Davis aspired to be an agriculture teacher. He was a member and song leader at Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with D. J. Dickerson officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Jake Henson, Archie Haddox, Scott Holder, Larry Molloy, Wayne Jones and Nathan Jones.
He is survived by:
Sister, Devin Tillotson of Center
Mother & Step Father, Anita Long & husband Tim of Center
Father, David Tillotson of Joaquin
Grandfather, H.B. Bounds of Center
Grandmother, Sandy Tillotson of Timpson
Also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
A fund has been set up in Davis’s memory at Farmers State Bank.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
07/10/2010
Rita Sue Morrison, 66, of Timpson, TX passed away July 09, 2010, in Timpson. There are no scheduled funeral services for Rita S. Morrison at this time.
Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
07/10/2010
Patrick Jason Powers, 42 of Timpson.
Nothing in life prepares you for the death of a child. Forty-two years ago God brought a very special gift of a green eyed redheaded beautiful little boy into our lives. Some of you wouldn’t know about the red hair because he has been bald for the last few years. Patrick Jason Powers was born February 21, 1968 and went to the arms of Jesus Friday, July 9, 2010. He was a graduate of Lufkin High School and a member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church and Timpson Masonic Lodge.
Our hearts are broken but we know that Patrick loved the Lord with all his heart and we know where he is but we already miss him and will forever feel the emptiness and pain of not being able to talk to him, see him, laugh with him, fuss with him and all the other things we did as a loving family. He worked construction all his adult life and was gone away from home much of the time but he always loved coming back to his home in Timpson and working with his daddy on the ranch. Hunting, fishing and anything outdoors was his passion, that is besides his beautiful daughter, Morgan Allyssa, who he loved more than anything on this earth and would do anything she asked of him. His brother, Justin, was his best friend and his duck hunting buddy. They didn’t get together as often as they would have liked but they made the most of every chance they had and always had a ball.
Patrick is such a special person and blessing to all his family and his many friends. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure that you will hold close to your heart until you meet again. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.” I Cor. 2:9.
Funeral services for Patrick Jason Powers will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 12, 2010, at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Justin Coburn and Bro. Elmer Mathews officiating. Interment will follow in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his daughter Morgan Allyssa Powers of Lufkin, TX; parents Jim and Shirley Powers of Timpson; grandmother Helen Hudson of Timpson; brother Justin Powers and wife Kristin of Martinsville, TX; niece and nephew Rexanna and Haylon Powers of Martinsville; special aunt and uncle, Louise and Johnny Renfro of Timpson; and numerous other relatives and friends. Patrick was preceded in death by grandfather Ossie Hudson and grandparents Emmett and Ruth Powers.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. 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.
07/08/2010
Mr. George E. Gray, age 78, of Garrison, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
George was born September 22, 1931, to Bennett A. Gray and Oma (Parish) Gray. George was a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and Fairview Methodist Church. He was a rancher and enjoyed caring for his horses. He was a retired pipefitter with Local #211. George was an avid Longhorn fan. Later in life he owned and operated with his wife Pansy the Happy Junction General Store in Garrison, Texas. George never met a stranger and he will be missed by those who knew him.
Survivors: his wife, Pansy Gray of Garrison; children, Wanda Copeland and husband Robert of League City, Texas, Rhonda Milam and husband Jim of Nacogdoches, Texas, Sandy Byers and husband Tony of Vidor, Texas, Michael Sowell and wife Pam of Center, Texas; sisters: Bennie Jean Webber of Houston, Texas, Molly Hoke of New Caney, Texas, Carolyn McMann of Katy, Texas; grandchildren: Lezli Tonnies, Graylan Crain, Katie Graham, Robert Copeland III, Joshua Copeland, Matthew Copeland, Christina Sowell, Lynn Burns, Tommy Byers, Bradley Byers, Michael Sowell, Ashlee Sowell; great-grandchildren: James Tonnies, Ryan Tonnies, Chasey Finklea, Cassy Finklea, Kade Graham.
George was preceded in death by his parents; children: George Ronald Gray and Randy R. Sowell and one sister: Mary Lou Martin.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Rick Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Copeland, Joshua Copeland, Robert Copeland III, Graylan Crain, Michael Sowell and Tommy Byers.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, July, 8, 2010 at the funeral home.
Online guestbook posted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.
07/07/2010
Ruby Dellinger, 71 of Center, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.
Services will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Josh Broughton officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5pm until 7pm at Mangum Funeral Home.
Ruby was born January 28, 1939 to Carl & Elizabeth Wise. She worked many years as a dental assistant for Dr. John Rogers and she was currently retired.
She is survived by:
2 Daughters:
Denise Oates & husband, Shepherd of Mesquite
Debrorah Young & husband, Jeff of Center
2 Grandsons:
Stephen Oates of Mesquite
David Young
Brother:
Melvin Wise & wife, Raymonda of Fairfield, IL
Mother-in-law: Mattie Dellinger of Center
Sister-in-law: Dixie Dellinger of Center
Dan Dellinger of Center
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
07/06/2010
Iler Marie Coombs, 85, of Milam, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She was born December 30, 1924 in Many, Louisiana to Ernest Foster and Blanche Jones Foster.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, July 9, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Andy Amburn, James Allen Heiman, Shane Clifton, Shannon Clifton, William Elliott and James Lee Heiman.
She is survived by:
Husband, Charles Coombs of Milam
Sons:
Eugene Clifton of Reklaw
Roger Clifton & wife Karen of Joaquin
Daughter:
Doris Butcher of Gary
Grandchildren:
Jonathon Brimer & wife Tammy of Silsbee
Sheila Stotts of North Carolina
Regina Heiman & husband James of Shelbyville
Roger Clifton, Jr. of Center
Angela Amburn & husband Andy of Shelbyville
Shane Clifton & wife Betty of Timpson
Shannon Clifton of Nacogdoches
Eleven Great Grandchildren
Brothers:
Leon Foster, Hardin Jones & wife Libby, and Lavell Jones
Sister, Elaine Yarbrough & husband Joe
Sister-in-Law, Marsha Jones
Preceded in death by:
Brothers, Elbert Jones and R.H. Jones
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Vester D “Cooter” Barrett, 74, of Timpson passed away Monday, July 5, 2010, at his residence.
Cooter was born Feb. 21, 1936, as a son of the late Homer Barrett and Laura Gladys Case Barrett. He worked in the forestry industry as a logger and timber buyer. He was a member of Springs of Living Water Church.
Survivors: his wife, Jo Beth Barrett; children, Jo Ann Finchum and husband Bryan of Caledonia, Dean Barrett of Nacogdoches , Wayne Barrett of Ft. Worth, Homer Barrett and wife Jackie of Caledonia, Tammy Owens of Timpson, and Randy Furra of Nacogdoches; brother, R.J. Barrett and wife Sadie of Nacogdoches; sister, Aline Wisner and husband Marlin of Rhome, Texas; grandchildren, Peyton Barrett, Colton Finchum, Kirstie Barrett, J.W. Barrett, Sara Barrett, Waylon Downs, Tony Jr. Downs, Homer T. Barrett, and Brandy Barrett; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, and a sister.
Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Pastor Leroy Bowley officiating. Interment will follow at Caledonia Cemetery .
Pallbearers: Homer Barrett, Dean Barrett, Wayne Barrett, Bryan Finchum, Homer T. Barrett, Waylon Downs, and Randy Furra.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches .
07/02/2010
Wanda L. Grider, 73, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010 at her home. She was born September 24, 1937 in Joaquin to Marvin Faulk and Syble Ballard Faulk.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Lone Cedar Funeral in Joaquin with Bro. Paul Silvey officiating.
She is survived by:
Son, Dale Fincher of Joaquin
Nephew, Mike Faulk & wife Susan of Joaquin
Sister-in-Law, Virginia Faulk of Joaquin
Also a number of friends.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
07/01/2010
Syble Windham Irish, 91, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010. She was born October 30, 1918 in Shelby County to Leonard Emmons and Carrie Baker Emmons. Ms. Irish was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Joaquin Chapter #903.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, July 2, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Andrews officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.
Pallbearers will be Billy Walton, Terry Walton, Billy Emmons, Harold Irish, Tommy Lilly and Rickey Andrews.
Honorary pallbearer will be Bill Irish.
She is survived by:
Son, James Windham & wife Linda of Joaquin
Step Sons:
Bill Irish & wife Shirley of Joaquin
Harold Irish & wife Judie of Joaquin
Step Daughter, Jean Robinson of Baytown
Grandchildren:
Kathryn Lonergan of Joaquin
Gladys Andrews & husband Rickey of Center
James C. Windham of Joaquin
George A. Windham, Jr. of Dallas
Clyde Parfait & wife Christie of Center
Four Great Gradchildren
Preceded in death by:
Husband & Father of her children, G. A. “Pete” Windham
Husband, Rouser L. Irish
Daughter, Lousie Bailey
Son, George A. Windham
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
