04/29/2011
Kali Ann Leone, 13, died April 27, 2011, in the Hospice in the Pines Inpatient Unit in Lufkin after a long illness. She was born on Nov. 26, 1997, in Jasper, TX, to Wesley Leone and Bonnie Denby. Kali was a member of the Hemphill Missionary Baptist Church and has lived in Hemphill all her life.
Kali is survived by her father and step-mother Wes and Brandy Leone of Hemphill, her mother Bonnie Denby of Pineland, her grandmothers Gail Leone of Hemphill and Carolyn Denby of Grapevine Community, her grand father Horace Denby of San Augustine, her great grandmothers Claudine Jones of Etoile and Ruth Denby of San Augustine, five brothers; Logan Leone and Preston Fruge both of Hemphill, Tyler Moss, Kyle Denby and Cade O'Rear all of Grapevine, her sister Abigail Leone of Hemphill, and numerous family and friends. Kali was preceded in death by her grandfather Oliver Leone.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Friday, April 29, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St, Hemphill, TX. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 30, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Gravelhill Cemetery near Hemphill.
04/27/2011
Charles H. Powdrill, 78, of Center, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011 at his home. He was born October 19, 1932 in Shelby County to Truitt Powdrill and Maggie McNeese Powdrill. Mr. Powdrill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center and Joaquin Masonic Lodge No. 856. He served as a Military Policeman in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 29, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale and Bro. Vance Green officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
He is survived by:
Daughter, Peggy Woodfin and husband, Neil of Center
Son, Mike Powdrill and wife, Sheila of Joaquin
Daughter, Melissa Powdrill Bailey and husband, John of Center
Grandchildren:
Amy Woodfin Romero and husband, Carlos of Houston
Phillip Woodfin of Tyler
Mandy Powdrill of Joaquin
Tyler Bailey of Center
Step Sister, Glenda Wallace of Center
Also numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Wife, Ruth Powdrill
Son, Allen Powdrill
Grandson, Michael Todd Powdrill
Ten Brothers and Sisters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral service for Mr. Elmer Wayne Jernigan, 64, of Littles Chapel will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 4:00 pm at Laird Funeral Home with Col. Wayne Black, (Ret.) officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.
Mr. Jernigan was born on August 17, 1946, in Woden, Texas to the late Ernest Sterling and Jewel Lee Hargrove Jernigan. He passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2011 at his residence after a valiant battle with cancer.
Elmer attended school at Chireno. He served his country in the US Army in the Vietnam War. Elmer married Norma Simmons on November 5, 1970 and she survives him. He liked gardening, farmwork, hunting and fishing. Elmer had worked as a truck driver for the past 28 years and he enjoyed shooter black powder guns. He loved his family, adored his granchildren and dancing. He was a member of the Swift Masonic Lodge 678, Melrose Volunteer Fire Department, Southern Confederate Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Nacogdoches.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Norma Jernigan of Littles Chapel; son, Wayne Jernigan and wife, Michelle of Nacogdoches; two daughters, Miranda Holliman and husband, T.J. of Melrose and Donna Holliman and husband, Mike of Melrose; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and good friends.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Jernigan, Albert Chancellor, Lynn Bass, Will Lane, Josh Holliman and Jay Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Shane Jernigan, Alex Amerson, Jay Beard, members of the Swift Masonic Lodge #678, Southern Confederate Veterans and the Melrose VFD.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, from 5-7 pm at Laird Funeral Home.
04/26/2011
John Lawrence Evans, 55, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011 at a Houston hospital. He was born September 19, 1955 in Woodville to Tommy Earl Evans, Sr. and Laurence Johnson Evans. John was a member of First United Methodist Church in Joaquin.
At the family’s request, Mr. Evans has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Joaquin with Bro. Paul Silvey and Bro. Randy Smith officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Karen Kay Evans of Joaquin
Son, Steven Robert John Evans of Joaquin
Brother, Tommy Earl Evans and wife, Jo of Sulphur Springs
Sisters:
Barbra Yost and husband, Dr. Fred Yost of Boling Green, Kentucky
Wanda Steen and husband, Paul Steen of Woodville
Also a number of nieces, nephews and a host of friends
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Alton Lee “John” McCarty, Sr., 50, of Houston, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 at a Houston hospital. He was born June 8, 1960 in Houston to Arthur Carl McCarty and Mattie Loucille Rayburn McCarty. He was a member of Baptist Bible Church in Houston. Mr. McCarty was retired from Percy Quinn State Park in Mississippi.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 29, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Rev. Weldon Blackman officiating. Interment will follow at Patroon Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Barrios, Chris Barrios, Josh Clark, Mike Escobedo, Mark McDonald, Rayford Cain and Lee McCarty.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Marla McCarty of Houston
Kimberly Wheeler and husband, Daniel of Katy
Tina Schwaab of Katy
Son, Lee McCarty of Houston
Granddaughters:
Hannah and Emily Wheeler
Sisters:
Lucy Barrios of Houston
Laura Grace Clark of Houston
Brother, Charles Elton McCarty of Houston
Mother of his children, Beverly Ginther
Also a number of cousins, and a host of friends.
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Arthur Carl McCarty and Loucille Rayburn McCarty
Great Nephew, Nicholas Escobedo
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/24/2011
Glenda Joyce Atchison, 58, of Center, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at her home. She was born October 22, 1952 in Lufkin to G.J. Phillips and Glenda Golden Phillips. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Mitch Miller, Matthew Miller, Jeremy Evans, Dale Hall, Mr. Lucky Gardner and Carlton Harris.
She is survived by:
Loving Husband of 32 years, Bob Atchison of Center
Daughter, Amy Atchison of Center
Sons:
Curtiss Hurst & wife, Kerrie of Teague
Daniel Atchison of Teague
Bobby Atchison and wife, Shanna of Center
Step Mother, Sue Phillips of Lufkin
Grandchildren:
Raylee Wilburn, Brady Atchison, Cade Meamber, Ashlynn Midkiff, Ethan Midkiff, Abigail Hurst, and Tyler Hurst
Brothers:
DeWayne Phillips and wife, Anne of Huntington
Daniel Webster and wife, Bobbie of Huntington
Sisters:
Pamela Webster of Huntington
Mary Sue Smithhart of Lufkin
Sheila Wydman of Oklahoma
Also numerous nieces, nephews and a host of special friends and extended family
Preceded in death by:
Moma and Paw, Fannie and Melvin Golden
Mother, Glenda Webster
Daddy, G.J. “Tip” Phillips
Brothers, Eddie Phillips and Ray Phillips
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/23/2011
Funeral Service for Brittian Allen Thruston, 95, will be Monday, April 25, 2011 at 11:00 am at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel. Interment will follow at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Martinsville.
Allen passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, in Nacogdoches. Brittian Allen Thruston was born September 25, 1915 to Henry A. and Laura Ellen Brittian Thruston. He lived in Nacogdoches County his entire life with the exception of stints in the U. S. Navy in World War II, U. S. Coast Guard, and U. S. Merchant Marines. He spent a total of 43 years at sea, ending his career as Ship Captain in the U. S. Merchant Marines.
He married LaVerne Martin on January 22, 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas, where she resided during his service in World War II. They were happily married for 69 years.
He retired to his home place of 354 acres adjoining the Attoyac River, continuing his love of farming and ranching. He had a great respect for the outdoors and loved fishing and hunting. He was also a great storyteller.
He served as a deacon at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He was an active member of the San Augustine Rotary Club and Rotary International.
Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Thruston of Martinsville; daughter Laura Rowe and husband Charles of Center, Texas; son, Wallace Thruston and wife Isabel of Santa Barbara, California; grandson Jason Butler and wife Helen of Round Rock, Texas, granddaughter, Jennifer Jones and husband Kevin of Center, Texas; great-grandchildren, Brooke and Tiffany Butler of Round Rock, Texas; Collin, Ryan and Camille Jones of Center, Texas.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a loyal friend to many.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time on Monday, April 25, 2011.
Condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.
04/22/2011
Joseph Liker, 22, of Center, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 in Center. He was born November 22, 1988 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Dennis M. Liker and Becky Barreraz Liker. Joseph Liker was a member of the Central Baptist Church of Center.
Visitation will be from 5 pm to 8 pm Monday at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Dodson officiating.
Pallbearers are Justin Gilchrist, Justin Adkinson, Jorge Martinez, Jimmy Moore, Humberto Martinez and Nathan Hathorn
Survivors include:
Parents, Dennis and Becky Liker of Center
Brother, Jonathan Liker of Center
Sisters, Ashley and Angela Liker of Center
Grandmother, Frances Weaver of Center
Grandmother, Bea Perez of Princeton, LA
Grandparents, Chuck and Aida Stafford of Seagoville
Also Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
And a host of friends
Proceeded in death by:
Grandfather Vicente Barreraz and Dennis J Liker, Brother Joshua Liker
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
04/21/2011
Maurine Chambers Sanders, 85, of Center, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was born July 31, 1925 in Sabine County to Ivy Chambers and Susie Horton Chambers.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 22, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright and Bro. Ed McRae officiating. Interment will follow at Rosevine Cemetery in San Augustine County.
Pallbearers will be Michael Stringer, Jason Stringer, Dustin Adams, Casey Sanders, Morgan Sanders and Joe Whitehead. Honorary pallbearers will be Trey Williams, Justin Williams and Brandon Sanders.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Harlon Sanders and wife, Carrie Lee “Tince” of Normangee
Donald Sanders and wife, Donna of Nacogdoches
Mike Sanders and wife, Cindy of Center
Rusty Sanders and wife, Kim of Tenaha
Dusty Sanders and wife, Brandi of Center
Daughters:
Becky Hlliard and husband, Rex of Nacogdoches
Sharon Stringer and husband, Dennis of Center
Debbie Adams and husband, Gene of Nacogdoches
Thirty One Grandchildren, Forty Five Great Grandchildren, Five Great Great Grandchildren
Also numerous nephews, nieces and friends.
Preceded in death by:
Husband, James “Jack” Sanders
Son, Harold Sanders
Daughters, Sue Preston and Jacqueline Sanders
Grandchildren, Richard Sanders, Jackie Shaw, Dedra Sanders , and Caley Sanders
Four Great Grandchildren
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
James La'Vint Bohn Eaden, 4 months, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Dallas Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas. He was born December 13, 2010 and his parents were Monica Lamborn and James Eaden of Timpson.
Services were held Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 11am at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, Texas with Pastor Cedrick Grace officiating. Interment followed at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
His survivors are father and mother James Levent Eaden and Monica Lamborn, two sisters, Angel Eaden of Dallas, Chasity Eaden of Nacogdoches; grandparents, Onetta Eaden and Darren Mills of Dallas, James Hooper of Timpson, Louise Foote and James McKee of California, Micheal Lee Lamborn Sr. of Lufkin, Margot Evans of Nacogdoches; three aunts Nykieuta Jackson, Kasey Jackson, Oneisha Jackson of Lake Jackson, TX; two uncles Justin Lamborn and Michael Lamborn of Lufkin, TX, Great grandparents Ollie Mae Yarbrough of Timpson, TX, Bille Gail Hooper of Timpson, TX, Oneal and Lucille Jones of Garrison, TX; great great grandparents Annie Jane Yarbrough; great aunt Ramona Wade of Garrison, TX, Ann Hooper of Dalas, TX, and Debra Hooper of Timpson, TX; great uncles Ryan Eaden of Timpson, TX, Mack Eaden of Garrison, TX, and Delwyn Benton of Longview, TX.
He was preceded in death by his great grandfather O'Neal Suell, one cousin Yoshu Benton, and one great great grandfather Oscar Yarbrough.
Mr. Joe L. White, 65 of East Liberty Community passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born to Joseph White and Etta Mae White of Shelby County, Texas.
Visitation will be held at Community Funeral Home Friday, April 22, 2011 from 10am - 9pm. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Saturday, April 23, 2011 at East Liberty Baptist Church, Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop roosevelt Swindle officiating. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas.
He is survived by:.
Mother:
Etta Mae White of Center
Sisters:
Mae Ella Moore and husband Wille of Center
Mae Allice Walker and husband Charles of Center
Rose Ella McDaniel and husband Jessie of Mansfield, LA
Brother:
Charles Ester White and wife Venita of Center
And a host of nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly and other relatives.
Preceded in death by:
Father, Joseph White
Daugher, Kemi LaShaun Cleveland
Sister, Linda Gaye Williams,
Nephew, Ervin Dewayne Williams
Evie Cecil Adams ,92, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in Tomball, Texas. She was born on October 22, 1918 to William Franklin Hite and Maude Soape Hite.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at Klein Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, April 21, 2011 at Adams Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas.
She was preceeded in death by:
Parents: William Franklin Hite & Maude Soape Hite
Husband: Willie O. Adams
Daughter: Kellie Adams
Brothers: Henry Hite, Dewitt Hite, Cleburn Adams
Sisters: Frances Courtney, Murlene Baker
She is survived by:
Children: Waymon Adams, Eva Doxey & husband Bobby, Mary Harrington, Brenda Adams, Kenneth Adams
Grandchildren: Michael, Sheri, Omera, Olan Ray, Amber, Kevin & Jared
Numerous Great Grandchildren
Brothers: Osburn Adams & wife Laverne, Wilburn Adams & wife Boots, Harlan Adams
Sister: Nellie Sample
Along with numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Services are under the direction of Klein Funeral Home, 1400 W. Main, Tomball, Texas. 281-351-7233
04/20/2011
George Raymond Walters, 61, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 at his home. He was born November 11, 1949 in Houston to George Dorman Walters and Mollie Almeda Strong Walters.
At his request, George Raymond has been cremated. Family and friends will have a memorial service at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Bethel Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana with Bro. Michael Joe Byrd officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Barbara Walters
Sons, Christopher Paul Walters and wife, Janet of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Leann, Devon and Kyle of Shelbyville
Brothers:
Mike Walters and wife, Cathy of Joaquin
Dorman Walters and wife, Paula of Duncan, Oklahoma
Richard “Dicky” Walters of Louisa, Kentucky
Sisters:
Pamela Contreras of Louisa, Kentucky
Kim Weisbach of Duncan, Oklahoma
Special Friend, Sylvia McLaughlin of Shelbyville
Preceded in death by:
Parents, George Dorman Walters and Mollie Almeda Strong Walters
Grandparents, Ollie and Onie Strong
Son, Raymond Duane Walters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Kenneth Hampton Clifton, 72, of San Augustine, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Colonial Pines Nursing Center in San Augustine. He was born October 21, 1938 in Shelby County to Sidney Ferrell Clifton and Susan Belle Armstreet Clifton. Mr. Clifton was a member of McClelland Community Church.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, April 22, 2011 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery in Shelby County.
He is survived by:
Wife, Mary Weipert Clifton of San Augustine
Son, Michael Ray Clifton and wife, Shonda of Tenaha
Daughter, Angelia K. Esquivel and husband, Lalo of Angleton
Grandchildren:
Jacob Clifton, Lisa Esquivel, Charles Esquivel, Reagan Clifton and Jackie Esquivel
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Sidney Ferrell Clifton and Susan Belle Armstreet Clifton
Son, Kenneth Bryan Clifton
Brothers, Charles Wayne Clifton and Kelton Clifton
Grandmother, Annie Armstreet
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Henry Miller, 85, of Center, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Willis Knighton Hospital in Shreveport. He was born September 17, 1925 in Shelby County to Carroll F. Miller and Willie Brittain Miller. Mr. Miller served in the US Navy during WW II and was a member of Center United Pentecostal Church.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 22, 2011 at Center United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Steve Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Center.
He is survived by:
Wife, Jackie Edge Miller of Center
Daughter, Carolyn Cochran and husband Larry of Center
Sons:
John H. Miller, Jr. and wife Kay of San Antonio
Steve Miller and wife Susan of Round Rock
Grandchildren:
Gregg Miller and wife Tabitha
Paul Miller and wife Amber
Andrew Cochran and fiancé Jordan
Erik Miller
Taylor Miller Williams and husband George
Morgan Miller
Great Grandchildren:
Alexandra Miller
Parker Miller
Ian Miller
Gage Pfiefer
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Carroll F. Miller and Willie Brittain Miller
Sister, Vera Miller
Brother, Calvin Miller
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/18/2011
William Maurice “Uncle Bill” Holt, 74, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born May 25, 1936 in Center to Sim Holt and Nellie Mae Holt. Mr. Holt was a member of Short United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Short Cemetery.
He is survived by:
Extended Family:
Kelly & Regina Robertson of Tenaha
Renee and Dwayne Acker
James Watson
Michael & Carrie Vaughn
Johnny & Consuella Vaughn
Michelle & Jason McDonald
Kenneth & Meagan Robertson
Pam Whitton
Also a number of other extended family members
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral services for Mildred Ann “Millie” (Formby) Thrift, 70, of Nacogdoches, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Garrel Faulkner and Bro. Freddie Bird officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Ms. Thrift passed away April 18, 2011, in Nacogdoches.
Born July 29, 1940, in Houston, TX, Mildred Ann Formby Thrift was the daughter of the late Jack Formby and Cecilia Mildred Thevenot Gremillion. After the death of her father when she was 3 years of age, Mildred was reared by her beloved daddy Ford Gremillion. She received a nursing degree and was a registered nurse for many years in Baton Rogue, LA, Houston, and Center, TX. Millie also received a teaching certificate from the University of Texas in Tyler.
Survivors include son Mike Thrift and wife Terry of Timpson; daughter Claudia Ann Thrift of Humble, TX; brother Charles Gremillion of New Roads, LA; sisters Janece Booth and husband Dr. William Booth of Big Canoe, GA and Patty Heatherington and husband Max of Corpus Christi, TX; granddaughter Ashley Dawn Thrift and fiance Oscar of Waco; grandchildren Kirsti and Kaden Arvello of Timpson and Kooper Owens of Timpson; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
In addition to her parents, Mildred Thrift was preceded in death by Ralph Thrift.
Visitation will be held 11:00 AM until service time at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 21, at Taylor Funeral Home. 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.
Johnnie B. Bailey, 93, of Center, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 at her home. She was born March 8, 1918 in Shelby County. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Neuville Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Short Cemetery with Bro. Don Noble officiating.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Jerry Barlow & wife Rhonda of Center
Bobby Barlow & wife Betty of Center
Daughters:
Lillian Williams of Dallas
Clara Clary of Dallas
Also numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Husband, J. High Bailey
Daughter, Estelle Carroway
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/15/2011
Funeral services for Golda (Williams) Graves, 93, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Rev. Cliff Hughes and Rev. Brad Graves officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson. Ms. Graves passed away April 14, 2011, in Garrison, TX.
Born January 19, 1918, in Stockman, Texas, Golda Mae Williams Graves was the daughter of the late David Lee and Elizabeth (Rhodes) Williams. She was a graduate of Timpson High School and received a teacher’s certificate from Stephen F. Austin State Teacher’s College. In 1956 she graduated as valedictorian from Lamar University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology. She spent her adult life as a school teacher and lab technician. Golda also found time for her love of travel. She visited all of the states, including Alaska three times, and journeyed into eastern Canada and Mexico. Each winter she was a “snowbird” in the Texas Valley. Golda was a member and faithful supporter of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son Richard Clanton Graves and wife Rita (Johnson) of Timpson; sister Wanda Williams Horn of Kirbyville; grandson Rev. Brad Graves and wife Wendy of Timpson; granddaughter Ginger Young and husband Thomas of Timpson; and great grandson Gannon Graves of Timpson. In addition to her parents, Golda was preceded in death by brother Heber Williams and 2 sisters: Maureen Moore and Marie Crawford.
Visitation for Golda Graves will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Saturday, April 16, 2011, 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.
Rev. James “Jim” Bradley, 53, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 at his home. He was born July 9, 1957 in Pasadena to James Ronald Bradley and Glory Dawn Lacewell Bradley. Rev. Bradley had been a United Methodist minister for eleven years. He was a member of the American Legion, and was a board member for the Hope Clinic and Tenaha Housing Authority. Rev. Bradley also served in the U.S. Navy.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Monday, April 18, 2011 at First Methodist Church in Tenaha. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, April 18, 2011 at First Methodist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Rick Sitton officiating. Interment will follow at Wesley Chapel in Houston County.
He is survived by:
Wife of thirty two years, Leslie Bradley of Tenaha
Sons:
Wes Bradley and wife Victoria of Germany
Ron Bradley of Tenaha
Daughter, Katie Weeks and husband William of Lufkin
Grandchildren:
Jonathan Bradley and Mary Ann Bradley
Mother, Glory Cooper of Nacogdoches
Sisters:
Pam Porter and husband Charlie of Nacogdoches
Linda Walker and husband Jimmy of Humble
Also numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Preceded in death by:
Father, James Ronald Bradley
Brother, Keith Wayne Bradley
Niece, Anne Harrell
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
John Ballard born January 20, 1949 in Marshall, Texas passed away on April 12, 2011 at the age of 62. He attended Center Texas ISD and received his bachelors from SFA. He was a beloved man, son and father along with being a successful business man in the Deer Park Area. Before becoming a business owner he was a police officer for the Pasadena Police Department.
He is preceded in death by his parents Waymon and Effie Ballard, brothers Weldon Ballard, Bob Ballard and Charles “Buster” Ballard.
He is survived by his son Peter John (PJ) Ballard and wife Elizabeth and daughter Kaylee. Sisters Barbara Calderon and Virginia Lout Helms and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family will be having a private service to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers the family is asking donations be made to the charity of your choice.
04/14/2011
David Wayne Eaves, age 49 of Lufkin, passed away, Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
Graveside service will be 3pm, Friday, April 15, 2011 at Tennessee Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Ford officiating. No Visitation is planned.
David was born July 29, 1961 in Houston, TX to Parents, Buddy Eaves and Evangeline (Ketterling) Eaves Crawford.
He is preceded in death by his Father, Buddy Eaves, Uncles, Floyd, James, Bobby & Jackie Eaves and 1 aunt, Erma Jean McGee.
He is survived by:
Mother, Evangeline Crawford of Center
Sister, Pamela Kay Goodwin of Joaquin
2 Nieces, Melissa & Rachael Jones of Joaquin
Numerous Aunts, 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
04/12/2011
Funeral services for Dessie Marie Hooper Knight, 73, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Elzy Kelley officiating. Interment will follow in the Wallace Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Knight was born April 11, 1937 in Center, Texas to Vernice (Gipson) and Carter Hooper, and died Sunday, April 10, 2011 in a local hospital. She had resided in Lufkin most of her life and was a homemaker. Mrs. Knight loved to paint and play the piano, and she loved God. She was a member of the Wallace Chapel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Billy Knight of Lufkin; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Lee Adams of Pollok; daughter, Lois Stokley of Lufkin; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Barbara Knight of Huntington; grandchildren, Bryan Adams of Pollok, Tiffany Knight of Round Rock, Albert Stokley of Birmingham, Alabama, Angela Williams, Daniel Knight, Chris Knight and wife Ashley, all of Lufkin, Shelbi Knight of San Marcos, Adam Stepherson, Jacob Justus and Shelby Justus, all of Huntington; great-granddaughter, Destiny Williams of Lufkin; brothers and sister-in-law, Travis Hooper of Huntington and Verlon and Thelma Hooper of Center; sisters, Essie Soape and Vivian Luman, both of Aiken; brother-in-law, J.W. Knight of Lufkin; sister-in-law, Opal Satterwhite of Nacogdoches; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Chris Knight, Bryan Adams, Albert Stokley, Daniel Knight, Jacob Justus and Adam Stepherson.
The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.
Glen E. Ross, 78, of Center, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born December 31, 1932 in Shelby County to James Odis Ross and Ruth Barron Ross. Mr. Ross served in the Army during the Korean War.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ed McRae, Bro. Michael Dickerson and Bro. Coy Hicks officiating. Interment will follow at Old Tennessee Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be John Paul Doggett, Larry Wayne Doggett, Kenneth Rowles, Mike Oliver, Jeremy Oliver and Bryan Glen Hooper.
He is survived by:
Wife, Noble Ruth Woodfin Ross of Center
Daughters:
Joyce Ann Ross Atwater & husband O.T. of Bentonville, Arkansas
Brenda Kay Luman Doggett & husband Lessley of Logansport, Louisiana
Son, Paul Hollis Luman, Jr. of Center
Grandchildren:
John Paul Doggett, Larry Wayne Doggett & friend Krissy,Michelle Amberson and Jamie Amberson Daniel
Seven Great Grandchildren
Sister, Elaine Ross of Vidor
Brother, Reed Ross of Longview
Sister-in-Law, Barbara Ross of Center
Preceded in death by:
Parents, James Odis Ross and Ruth Barron Ross
Sister, Marie Ross Oliver
Brothers, Billy Don Ross and Jimmy Clyde Ross
Brother-in-Law, J.C. Oliver
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/11/2011
Vallie C. Wood Walker, 92, of Chester, passed away, Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Woodville Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m. at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Woodville with a 1:30 graveside service at Old Salem Cemetery in Shelby County. Officiating will be Ardie Brown.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Vallie was born October 18, 1918 to Lewis Anthony & Fronie Cordelia Warr Wood in San Augustine County, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Tyler County.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, E.B. "Bo" Walker; sons, Hollis Walker & Pearl Louis Walker; and infant daughter, Wanee' Walker.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth Walker of Warren; daughters, Wanda Hue of Prairieville, LA and Debbie Walker of Woodville; sister-in-law,Dorothy Wood of Lufkin; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: U.T.M.B. Blocker Burn Unit, Attn: Development Office, 301 University Blvd, Rt. 0148, Galveston, Texas 77555.
Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Woodville.
Services for W. “Earl” Jackson, 56, of Diboll, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011, in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Ryan Chapel Cemetery.
Cherished and adoring husband of Monica, loving and devoted father to April Kristin and Jennifer Tara. Earl was born December 23, 1954 to Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Jackson of Center. He graduated from Center High School in 1973, where he excelled in baseball and football and also played basketball. He was a star pitcher in both high school and college and was offered a minor league contract by the San Francisco Giants, which he declined because of the rule of that era that prevented obtaining future scholarships after any affiliation or commitment to a professional baseball organization.
After graduation, he received a full football scholarship from Stephen F. Austin State University, but later decided to leave SFA football at the urging of his teammate, Rodney Paulette, for Angelina College in Lufkin to play baseball, Earl's true sports calling. He would always say "he may have blown a full football scholarship, but thanks to Paulette, he had found "his baby- Monica, the girl he was going to marry."
After obtaining a criminal justice degree from Angelina College, he served as an Angelina County Juvenile Probation Officer under then-judge Claude Edward Welch. Later, he joined the Lufkin Fire Department, where, as a rookie, he received the prestigious American Red Cross Certificate of Merit, the highest award given for life saving efforts, personally signed by President Jimmy Carter and presented to him by then-Congressman Charles Wilson.
His wife, Monica, and his daughters, April and Jennifer, were his love, his life and his inspiration and was surpassed only by their love, devotion and adoration for him. To April, her daddy was "her hero and her everything," but to Earl, his "heroes" were his baby daughters and they meant everything in the world to him.
To face this world without our dad and our hero seems an impossibility. No husband or father could ever be more loved... and our world has forever lost its sunshine.
Earl's angel, Jennifer Tara, lifelong best friend David Rawlinson and favorite cousin Joe Jackson preceded him into Heaven, in addition to numerous friends, relatives and his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Monica, daughter, April, mother-in-law, Odell Temple and brothers Sammy, Jerry and O'Neal and their wives, Billie Jo, Diane and Carolyn and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Pallbearers are David Murphy, John Barry Porter, Kenneth Floyd, Kenny Tucker, Roger Cope and Johnathon Temple.
Honorary pallbearers are Sammy Paul Tucker, Phillip Camp, Kenneth White, Hal McClelland, Carl Bryan, Ted Lovett, Cody Sewell, Lee Thompson, Kenny Cole, Clay Samuels, Larry Sanders, Christian Weathers, Mike Gipson, Dustin Ledford and LeeFran Skelton.
A collection of pictures of our beloved Earl and his family may be viewed at Facebook.com under "EarlMonica Jackson."
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home
Marianne Daw Gordon, 78, of Portland, Oregon, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 at her home. She was born December 11, 1932 in Joaquin to M.D. Daw and Perdita Miller Daw. Ms. Gordon was of the Baptist Faith. She was known for her love of people and ability to make everyone laugh and have a good time. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 15, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Elmer Mathews officiating. Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.
Pallbearers will be Steve Cockrell, Harold Irish, Chris Holstead, Austin Carriker and Joe Strickland.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Bob Gordon and wife Melanie of Port Orchard, Washington
Shing Gordon and wife Shelly of Portland, Oregon
Grandchildren:
Ellen Gordon, Olivia Gordon and Anna Gordon
Sister-in-Law, Carolyn Daw of Center
Niece, Suzanne Hunt-Coppell
Great Nephews:
Austin Cariker and Jackson Hunt
Father of her children, Bert Gordon of Port O’Connor
Also a number of other relatives
Preceded in death by:
Parents, M.D. Daw and Perdita Miller Daw
Brother, Sam Daw
Niece, Mary Angela Daw
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/08/11
Peggy Marie Broadway, 64, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, April 08, 2011 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Troy Jordan II officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, April 10, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born November 19, 1964 in the Dreka Community to Albert Windham and Sally “Edna” (Duncan) Golden. She was a member of Timpson United Pentecostal Church.
She is preceded in death her Parents, Albert Windham and Sally “Edna” (Duncan) Golden and Daughter Shelia Broadway, Step-Father, Clyde Golden, Brothers, Travis Windham and Jewel Windham, Sisters, Sue Windham and Evelyn, Windham.
She is survived by:
6 Children:
Lisa Dupree & husband, Jerry of Nacogdoches
Teresa Ford & husband, Ricky of Tenaha
Tammy & Chris Tyre of Center
Nancy Lawhorn & husband, Jerry of Tenaha
Melvin Broadway, Jr. & wife, Janet of Huxley
Michael Broadway of Center
Grandchildren:
Josh Dupree
Jason Dupree
Justin Dupree
Chris Ford
Kristi and Issac Rosas
Bradley Ford
Jordan Ford
Michael & Stevie Howard
Matthew Howard
Mallory Howard
Hylary Broadway
Trevor Broadway
Daniel Lawhorn
David & Nora Lawhorn
MiKayla Broadway
Karley Broadway
9 Great Grandchildren:
A Loving Church Family and Host of Friends
Brothers & Sisters:
Vernell Hooks
Sharon Lewis & husband, Ralph
Don Roy Windham
Keith & Lori Windham
Pallbearers:
Michael Broadway, Jordan Ford, Bradley Ford, Daniel Lawhorn,
David Lawhorn, Michael Howard, Jr., Jason Dupree and Justin Dupree
Honorary Pallbearers:
Josh Dupree
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
04/07/11
Bertha Catherine Emmons, 97, of Center, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Nacogdoches Medical Hospital. She was born January 23, 1914 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Adolph Ambrose Poissoit and Josephine Poissoit. Ms. Emmons was a member of Maranatha of San Leon. She worked in Children’s Church, Sunday School and was missionettes director.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 8, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Jack Forbis. Interment will follow at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Joyce Jackson of Sherman
Dorothy Forbis & husband Jack of Timpson
Patsy Jo Stroud & husband Bill of Whitesboro
Beverly Dickinson of San Leon
Gail Allums & husband Danny of Crockett
Sons:
Eugene Emmons & wife Janice of New Caney
James Emmons of Allen
Daughter-in-Law, Dorothy Emmons of Bedford
Twenty Six Grandchildren, Thirty Great Grandchildren and several Great Great Grandchildren
Sister, Edith Emmons of Liberty
Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Adolph Ambrose Poissoit and Josephine Poissoit
Husband, Richard Irvin Emmons
Son, Billy Gene Emmons
Son, Roger Doyle Emmons
Daughter, Geraldine Emmons
Grandson, Tommy Gene Forbis
One Brother, Six Sisters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Freddie Lewis Gipson, 60 of Garrison, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born October 10, 1950 to Earnest Gipson Jr and Earsie Mae King
Visitation will be held from 6pm - 8pm on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Community Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas. Services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 2pm at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Garrison, Texas with Carlos Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Mariah Cemetery, Garrison, Texas.
He is survived by:
Brothers:
Freddie Lee Gipson of Nacogdoches
Alford Glenn Gipson and wife, Tina of Nacogdoches
George Gipson of Nacogdoches
Joe Lewis Gipson and wife Pam of Tyler
Samuel Gipson of Garrison
Phillip Gipson of Garrison
Roger Gipson and wife, Andrea of Whitehouse, Texas
Aunts:
Glenda King
Linda King
Uncles:
Mark Gipson of Tyler, Texas
Robert Williams of Garrison
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
Ida Louise Switzer Snider, age 91, of Brownwood passed away Monday, April 4, 2011 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm, Thursday, April 7, 2011, in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Park. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Davis-Morris Funeral Home, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Louise was born June 4, 1919 in Comanche County, Texas to Samuel Oscar and Susie Ida Switzer. She married J. B. Snider on March 20, 1945 in Coleman, Texas. Louise was a housewife and a member of Early First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Snider was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, J.B., a son Larry Eugene Snider, a son-in-law James Ernest Rice, brothers; Winfred Switzer and wife Estella, O.B. Switzer and wife Pauline, and Lewis Switzer and wife Bonnie.
Survivors include; one son, Johnny Snider and wife Elaine of Center, Texas, a daughter Janice Rice-Sheffield and Phillip of Brownwood, five grandchildren; Hayden Snider and wife Kelli of Center, Haley Link of Center, Jeffrey Rice and Gabrielle of Brownwood, Joshua Rice of Brownwood, Jonathan Sheffield of Brownwood, four great-grandchildren; Faith Snider and Sutton Link, both of Center, Jayden Kennamer and Amiyah Rice, both of Brownwood.
04/06/2011
Alice Sargent, 91 of San Augustine, TX passed away Saturday, April, 2011 at San Augustine Medical Center. She was born January 30, 1920 in Lufkin, Texas to Oscar Leonard Beaird and Margaret Virginia Christi.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 8, 2011 from 5pm - 8pm at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Shiloh Baptist Church, San Augustine, Texas with Bro Frank Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in San Augustine County.
She is survived by:
Grandson: Charles Edward Snider of Fort Worth
Granddaughter: Deonna Carol (Snider) (Carter) Ramos of Houston
Great-grandson: John Terry Carol Carter of Haslett
Great-granddaughters: Erin Nicole Carter, Geneen Rose Ramons, Nichelle Lee Ramos
Several great-nieces and great-nephews
Online obituary and condolences can be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home 316 W. Columbia, San Augustine, Texas.
Enrique “Henry” Arcibar, 48, of Center, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2011 at Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai in Tenaha with Mario Orellana officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 06, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 7, 2011 from morning until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home and visitation will also be Friday morning from 10:00 until service time at Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai in Tenaha.
He was born July 13, 1962 in San Diego De La Union, GTO to J. Refujio Arcibar and Mariano Aguilar.
He is survived by:
Wife:
Esperanza Arcibar of Center
3 Children:
Angelica Morales & husband, Genaro of Center
Josue “Joshua” Arcibar of Center
Daniel Arcibar of Center
Parents:
Refujio Arcibar & Mariano Aguilar Arcibar
Brothers & Sisters:
Jose Arcibar & wife, Yolanda
Amador Arcibar & wife, Lorenza
Mauricio Arcibar & wife, Emelia
Manuel Arcibar & wife, Maria Soledad
Arturo Arcibar & wife, Maria Leonor
Rejelio Arcibar & wife, Romana
Maria Elena Camarillo & husband, Gerardo Camarillo
Lourdes Arcibar
Irubiel Arcibar
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
04/04/2011
Funeral services for Frances Geraldine (Bogue) Graves, 82, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Timpson, with Rev. Rex Humphreys officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Mrs. Graves passed away April 4, 2011, in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Born July 10, 1928, in Timpson, TX, Frances Graves was the daughter of the late Hollis E. Bogue, Sr. and Mary Estella (Crump) Bogue. She graduated from Timpson High School in 1945 and was married to Ross Graves, Jr. on December 7, 1946 in Center, TX. Frances was a bank teller at Cotton Belt State Bank in Timpson, and then she and Ross owned and operated Graves Texaco in Timpson for 30 years. She was also a member of First Christian Church, Timpson, and served many years on the Timpson Ministerial Alliance Board.
Survivors include son Randy Graves and wife Sheryl of Gary, TX; daughters Renee’ Aube’ and husband Gene of Heath, TX and Rhona Mackey and husband Gerald of Timpson; 6 grandchildren: Eric Graves and wife Kayla of Kingwood, TX, Todd Graves and wife Soni of The Woodlands, TX, Jerry Mackey of The Woodlands, Ryan Mackey and wife Carmen of Center, TX, Meredith Aube’ of Austin, TX, and Paul Aube’ of Tyler, TX; and 4 great grandchildren: Ashton and Jaxon Graves and Falon and Ivy Mackey.
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by husband Ross Graves, Jr.; 2 brothers Hollis E. Bogue, Jr. and James Bogue; and sister Bette Von Bogue.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Taylor Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit http://www.taylorfh.net
Memorial donations may be made to Woodlawn Cemetery, P. O. Box 369, Timpson,TX 75975 or First Christian Church, P. O. Box 727, Timpson, TX 75975. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
Graveside service for Geraldine “Jerry” Watson Crawford, 82, of Pearland, TX, formerly of Timpson, TX, will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 7, 2011, at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson, with Rev. Cliff Hughes officiating. Mrs. Crawford passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Houston, TX.
Born October 8, 1928, in Garrison, TX, Geraldine Watson Crawford was the daughter of the late John Foster and Tommie Rowena (Allgood) Watson. She graduated from Garrison High School in 1946 and was married to the late Robert “Shorty” Crawford. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church,Timpson.
Survivors include her son Robert Crawford and wife Cindy of Pearland; 4 grandchildren Robby Crawford and wife Whitney, Ricky Crawford, Jaimie Lynn Bartlett and husband Robert, and Tiffany McKenna; 5 great grandchildren: Shelby, Cameron, Kerstie, Brennen, and Caitlin. In addition to her parents, Jerry was preceded in death by husband Robert “Shorty” Crawford, son Kenneth Wayne Crawford, 1 brother, and 3 sisters.
Visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 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.
Tom P. Chandler, 78, of Center passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Center. He was born April 2, 1933 in Pasadena to Lawrence Homer Chandler and Myrle Bigham Chandler. Mr. Chandler was a master plumber and a member of Plumbers Local Union #68. He proudly served his country in the Army. Mr. Chandler was a member of McClelland Community Church.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at McClelland Community Church with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at the McClelland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be David Pruitt, Nathaniel Pruitt, Bobby Allgood, Larry Allgood, Randy Allgood and Tom Ansley.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Terri Chandler Cupp of Largo, Florida
Ramona Chandler Pruitt and husband David of Seabrook
Son, Tom Paul Chandler II of Center
Granddaughters:
Renaye Hanson of Centerville
Sara Patton of Huffman
Grandson, Nathaniel Paul Pruitt of Seabrook
Great Granddaughter, Kayleigh Patton of Huffman
Great Grandson, Chase Patton of Huffman
Sisters:
Evelyn Frazer of Center
Ruth Bishop of Center
Alice Ansley of Gary
Jerrie Chandler of Center
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Lawrence Homer Chandler and Myrle Bigham Chandler
Brothers; Homer Dean Chandler and Noble Ray Chandler
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
04/01/2011
Gregory Doyle Warr, 63 of Sherman, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, April 4 at Waldo Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday in the Old Salem Cemetery near Center, Texas.
Gregory was born February 12, 1948 in Center, Texas to the late Doyle and Lynne (McSwain) Warr. He attended Stephen F. Austin University after graduating from Center High School, and continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin, where he received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration. After graduating from the University of Texas in Austin, Greg was employed by Texas Instruments in Houston. He transferred to Sherman in 1978 and retired from T I in 2010. On July 4, 1986, Greg married the love of his life, Mary in Pottsboro, where they lived for 22 years. In 2008, they moved to Sherman. Greg was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Greg loved to work with his hands whether it be in his shop or yard. He loved nature and was a conservationist of plants and wildlife. He had a passion for history and genealogy and enjoyed studying and reading, all things from biographies to physics. He loved to travel with his Mary, camping and exploring new places, but happiness always abounded when the two of them were together.
Greg is survived by his wife, Mary of Sherman; son, Randy Warr of Baton Rouge; daughter, Nicole Warr of Houston; daughter, Kimberly Housley and her husband Theran of Lehi, Utah; son, Tim Leggett and wife Jennifer of Loveland, Colorado; son, Joe Leggett and wife Janette of San Antonio; nine grandchildren, Joey Leggett, Camile Leggett, Hunter Leggett, Julia Leggett, Holden Leggett, Tyler Leggett, Laura Leggett, Alexa Housley, and Theran Housley, Jr.; brother, Zack Warr and wife Gayle of Tenaha, Texas; nephews, Rodney Warr and wife Ilene and Matt Warr and wife Emily; niece, Rhonda Warr; and his faithful red lab, Copper.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The register book can be signed on line at waldofuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Lois Wilburn, age 89, was born March 4, 1922 to John R. and Alice Ora (Eddins) Carpenter in Shelby County. She entered into rest March 31, 2011 in Lufkin.
She worked in chicken houses for many years. She was a member of Whiterock Baptist Church.
She is survived by sons Jerry Lee Wilburn and wife Beulah of Silsbee, William Glenn Wilburn and wife Kathy of Center; daughter Louise Bennefield of San Augustine; grandchildren Donna Ann Fontenot, Helen Woods, Michael Wilburn, Paul Jason Wilburn, Sean Kevin Wilburn, Clayton Bennefield, Sharon Clark; numerous great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by parents; husband William Clayton Wilburn; 3 brothers and 4 sisters - Jay Carpenter, Clyde Carpenter, Audrice Carpenter, Bill Gilbert, Maxine Gaston, Maureen Hardy, Aladoris Reed.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 4:30 P.M. at Wymans Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Mike Belgard officiating and burial will follow in Munnerland Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 1, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Pallbearers will be Sean Kevin Wilburn, Clayton Bennefield, Tim Hardy, Sheldon Hardy, Martin Fontenot, Chris Fontenot, Jeff Carpenter, Kenny Carpenter. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ray Hardy and Robert Carpenter.
Mrs. Inez Sparks was born January 31, 1926 in Hemphill, Texas, to Bronson and Marie (Patterson) King. She entered into rest on March 30, 2011 in a Tyler Hospital.
She was retired from San Augustine ISD where she had worked for many years as a teachers aid. She was a member of the Bridge Club and a member of First United Methodist Church in San Augustine.
She is survived by her son H.B. Sparks and his wife Charlotte of Center; daughter Debra Adkins of Tenaha; grandchildren Ashley Golden and D.D., Hillary Sparks, Tanya Byley, Clifton Byley and Amanda, Winter Ogeda, Tiffany Anderson, Timothy; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters Charlotte Walker and Trent of Lufkin; sisters-in-law Betty Jean Cartwright, Frances Maxwell, Claudine Selden, Agnes Sparks; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents; husband Hugh Sparks.
Funeral services will be Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Sara Barbaree and Bro. Jim Moss officiating and burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday April 2, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home
