11/29/2011
Funeral services for Chester R. Davis, 75, of Lufkin will be held Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Bryan Lipscomb and Brother Marvin Best officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, November 30, 2011 at the funeral home.
Mr. Davis was born January 19, 1936 in Martinsville, Texas to the late Minnie Aline (King) and John Ervin Davis, and died Monday, November 28, 2011 at his residence.
A former resident of Center, Mr. Davis had resided in Lufkin since 1973. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1954-1960 and retired from Texas Foundries following 23 years of employment. Mr. Davis loved working with wood, fishing, and working in his yard. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ethelda “Scooter” Davis of Lufkin; son and daughter-in-law, Jay “Randy” and Alicia Davis of Lufkin; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Randy Baggett of Mansfield, Arkansas and Jo and Dale Manthey of Kevin, Montana; adopted son and wife, Ronald and Glenda Ulrich of Pollok; five grandsons; six great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Alene Lewis; brothers, Earl Davis and Harvey Davis; and sister-in-law, Betty Davis.
Pallbearers will be Chad Stewart, Charles Warrick, Ron Ulrich, Earl Randolph, Danny Cook and Allen Lear.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Mr. Davis’ Sunday School class at Providence Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 4423 Ted Trout Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904.
Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.
11/28/2011
Danny Faulk, age 68 of Hot Springs Valley, Arkansas, and a previous resident of Rockwall, Texas, for 19 years, passed away on November 22, 2011. He was born August 9, 1943 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Aubrey Daniel & Louise (Holmes) Faulk. Danny worked as an electrical engineer for Oncor. He was a member of Balboa Baptist Church in Hot Springs Village and a former member of First Baptist Church of Rockwall.
Danny is survived by his wife; Candi Faulk of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; daughters: Alesha Seroczynski and husband Tom of Granger, Indiana, and Danise Faulk of Dallas, Texas; son: Damon Faulk and wife Kelly of Wylie, Texas; mother: Louise Worsham and husband Levis of Joaquin, Texas; brother: Terry Faulk and wife Myriam of Spring, Texas; and grandchildren: Tate, Timothy, Tyler, Andrea and Stephen. He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, November 28, 2011 at Rest Haven Funeral Home – Rockwall Chapel. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, prior to the service from 12:00 to 2:00pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Balboa Baptist Church Disaster Relief Team, 415 Ponce De Leon Drive, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas 71909, the American Cancer Society, PO Box 560089, Dallas, Texas 75356, Gideon’s International at www.gideons.org or to Arkansas Hospice, 628 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901.
Andy Miller, 50, of Garrison, Texas passed away November 27, 2011 in Houston, Texas. He was born August 27, 1961 in Orange, Texas to Billy L. Miller and Donna Baker Miller. He was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church in Garrison. He worked for Krogers in maintenance.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 10am at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Homer Murray and Dr. Gerald Edwards officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery Appleby, Texas.
He is survived by:
Daughter: Lydia Stanaland and husband Matthew of Garrison, TX
Mother: Donna Miller of Garrison, TX
Grandchildren: Aubrey, Kaclen, Kason & Haylen Stanaland
Sister: Tina Miller Sparkman of Wylie, TX
Niece: Bridget Miller of Tulsa, OK
Nephew: Jordan Sparkman of Wylie, TX
Aunt: Patsy Curtis of Garrison, TX
Uncle: Ron Baker of Apache Junction, AZ
Host of other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by father, Billy Miller and grandparents
Pallbearers: Buddy Reneau, Greg Sparkman, Allen Pack, Casey Bussa, Matthew Stanaland, Jordan Sparkman, Fred Carroll
Funeral Services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Hilton Whitescarver, 86, of San Augustine, passed from this life on Thursday, November 24, 2011, in San Augustine.
Johnnie was born to Verd Mae (Snellings) Hilton and John Robert Hilton on March 10, 1925, in San Augustine County, Texas. She was employed as a Bank Teller in the Banking Industry for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of San Augustine.
Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 2011, in the Liberty Hill Memorial Gardens in San Augustine County with Bro. Chet Hensley officiating. Cremation was chosen by the family.
Those who are left to survive her include: Sisters: Geraldine Van Shoubroek of Beaumont; and Mary Williams of Bossier City, Louisiana and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Whitescarver, and her son, Eddie Whitescarver, Jr., her parents, John and Vera Mae Hilton, her brothers, Ernest Hilton and Raymond Hilton, and her sisters, Mattie Jackson, Irene Henly and Bobbie Cupit.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
11/27/2011
William Hal Wyatt Sr., 70, of Center, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011 in Nacogdoches. He was born December 26, 1940 in Center to William Robert Wyatt and Blanche Cooper Wyatt. Mr. Wyatt was retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety where he served as a trooper. He was a member of DPSOA and a member of the Center Camp of Gideons International. Mr. Wyatt achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was a recipient of the God and Country Award. He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in Center and a member of the Joe Ellis Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Center with Rev. Michael Hale and Rev. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center.
He is survived by:
Wife, Deloris Wyatt of Center
Son, William Hal Wyatt, Jr. of Center
Daughter, Nancy Eastland and husband Scott of El Dorado, Arkansas
Grandsons:
Seth Wyatt of Center
Kaleb Wyatt of Center
Mason Wyatt of Center
Brother, Don Wyatt and wife Jane of Nacogdoches
Numerous other relatives
And a Host of Friends
Preceded in death by:
Parents, William Robert and Blanche Cooper Wyatt
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Rev. James H. Stephenson, 79, of Center, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011 in Center. He was born May 2, 1932 in DeRidder, Louisiana to James Browning Stephenson and Florence Sterling Stephenson. Rev. Stephenson served in the United States Army. He also served as a Pentecostal Minister for many years.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Carl Vickery, Rev. Marvin Hicks, Rev. Adrian Littlefield, Rev. Dathan Tripplitt and Rev. Edward McRae officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, November 28, 2011 at Cooper Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.
He is survived by:
Wife, Margie Stephenson of Center
Daughters;
Charlene Littlefield and husband Adrian of Kirbyville
Veronda Stephenson of Beaumont
Granddaughters;
Alana Brown and husband Eric of Beaumont
Alyssa Harley and husband Scott of Buna
Brianna Danielle Stephenson of Beaumont
Grandsons;
Justin Marks of Groves
Scott Littlefield of Castle Rock, Colorado
Greg Littlefield of Beaumont
Brother, Dennis Stephenson and wife Kathy of Nashville, Tennessee
Sister-in-law, Carolyn Stephenson of Marlowe, Oklahoma
Very special and close friend of the family, Jeanette Harvey
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by:
Parents, James Browning and Florence Sterling Stephenson
Son, James Arden Stephenson
Brother, Ruben Stephenson
Sister, Jonnie Ruth Taylor
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Jimmy Carlin, 74, of Center, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011 in Nacogdoches. He was born March 27, 1937 in Hazen, Arkansas to William Nelson Carlin and Mamie Ethel Orender Carlin.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 28, 2011 at the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel of the Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Lufkin with Bro. Dave Whitehurst officiating. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Dewayne Sanford, Billy Wayne Ebarb, Steve Parker, Jesse Potts, Virgil Duke and Michael Hurst.
He is survived by:
Son, Robby Harris of Center
Brother, Perry Dean Carlin and wife Lisa of Atlanta, Georgia
Numerous other relatives
Preceded in death by:
Wife, Mary Carlin
Parents, William Nelson and Mamie Ethel Orender Carlin
Sister, Mary Helen Carlin
Brothers; John Henry Carlin, Billy Joe Carlin, Jackie Kay Carlin and Jerry Wayne Carlin
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/26/2011
Betty Pauline (Weatherford) Baldwin, age 75, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011.
Mrs. Baldwin was born Nov. 17, 1936, in San Augustine County, Texas, as a daughter of the late Enoch Weatherford Sr. and Ollie Mae (Williams) Weatherford. She attended Massey Business School in Nacogdoches and had a long distinguished career working in the office administration for Nibco in Nacogdoches. She was a member of Greater Faith Tabernacle Church.
Survivors include a son, Charles Baldwin and wife Linda of Henderson, Texas; daughter, Linda Netherland and husband Gary of Madison, Mississippi; brothers, Bobby Weatherford and wife Betty of Broaddus, Texas, and Barney Weatherford and wife Janie of Broaddus, Texas; six grandchildren, Charles Lyn Baldwin, Dana Sharp, Cara Luman, Garren Netherland, Gretchen Daniels, and Marla Oliver; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Baldwin; daughter, Elizabeth Oliver; grandchildren, Jeffery Oliver and Crystal Oliver; a sister, Doris Warren; and brothers, Billy Ray Weatherford and Enoch Weatherford Jr.
Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas, with Rev. Gary Netherland officiating. Interment will follow at Hebron Cemetery, located on County Road 4600 near Broaddus, Texas.
Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel and continue until service time.
Pallbearers: Brock Weatherford, Tim Weatherford, Dwayne Oliver, Charles Lyn Baldwin, Paul Luman, and Ethan Luman.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online obituary posted and condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
11/22/2011
Wilma “Bill” Persis Rushing McFarland of Lufkin, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011. She was born on August 1, 1919, in Jasper, Texas.
She was a cheerleader at Center High School and sold popcorn during World War II at the local theater in Timpson, Texas. Bill attended the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, where she was named a Bluebonnet Belle. She was active in the First Methodist Church in Center, Texas, and at the First Methodist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas. She worked at Farmer’s State Bank in Center, Texas, and at Stone Fort National Bank in Nacogdoches for 27 years as an officer. Upon retirement she enjoyed bridge and playing golf. A resident of Nacogdoches for 50 years, she moved to Lufkin, Texas, in 2001 and lived at Pinecrest Retirement Center since that time.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Rushing McFarland, and her husband, Kenneth Malcolm McFarland, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Deanne Goldsberry of Dallas, Texas; and her sister, Jean Milligan of Kerrville, Texas. Other survivors include grandchildren, Connie Goldsberry Griffin, Frank Hood Goldsberry III, Penny Jean Goldsberry, Michael Rushing McFarland, Jr., and Michael Jameson. The great-grandchildren are Drew Griffin, Alexandra Griffin, Morgan Goldsberry, Michael McFarland III, Fisher McFarland, and Ruby McFarland; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2011, at PineCrest Chapel, 1302 Tom Temple Drive in Lufkin, with Minister Deanne Goldsberry officiating.
In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Online condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.
11/21/2011
Mrs. Queva Fae Jeanes, 88 of San Augustine, Texas passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 in San Augustine, Texas. She was born August 26, 1923 in Seagoville, Texas to Tom Hester and Ester Hester. She was a homemaker, artist, cake decorator, and worked for LaPorte ISD.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 21, 2011 from 5pm - 8pm at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel at 11am with Rev. Doug Fincher officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery in Etoile, Texas.
She is survived by:
Sons: Danny Jeanes and wife Chris of Beach City, TX
Tom Jeanes and wife Shelly of San Augustine, TX
Grandchildren:
David Wesley Jeanes
Michael Ray Jeanes
Melissa Ann Russell
Great Grandchildren:
Corbin Jeanes
Samantha Weed
She was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Ester Hester; husband Guy Wesley Jeanes; and sister Jackie Smith.
Online obituary and condolences posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Arrangement under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, TX.
Billy Joe “BJ” Gibbs, Jr. of New Caney, TX, 49, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011. He was born on Monday, November 27, 1961 in Houston, TX to Patricia Ann and Billy Joe Gibbs, Sr. both whom precede him in death. He is also preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Amos Gibbs; brother, Jeffrey Lynn Gibbs and nephew, Joey Cannon.
BJ is survived by his loving spouse of 21 years, Sandy Gibbs; children, Brandie Leann Gibbs and Chris Taylor, Misty Renee Gibbs and Shaun Nowling, Ashley Nicole Pinkert and husband Dusty, Jessica Gibbs, Brittany Michelle Gibbs, and Stormy Lynn Gibbs; brother, Wayne Gibbs; sister, Lynnette Darlene Gibbs Cannon and husband Otis; grandchildren, Cheyenne Taylor, Eric Taylor, Austin Taylor, D’Shaun Nowling; nieces and nephews, Arron Cannon, Melory Gibbs, Joseph Gibbs, Lori Gibbs and Charlotte Gibbs; cousin, Shelia Dabney; numerous other loving family and friends.
Visitation for BJ will be held at Neal Funeral Home on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 5:00-9:00 pm. Service for BJ will be held at Neal Funeral Home on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow Tennessee Community Cemetery, Tenaha, TX at 3:30pm. All service arrangements were handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home.
11/18/2011
Barbara Sue Bivins, age 67, of San Augustine, passed from this life on Friday, November 18, 2011, in San Augustine, after a brave illness.
Ms. Bivins was born on August 3, 1944, to Katherine (Harris) Bivins and Leacle F. Bivins in Rusk, Texas. She was a Caregiver, and a Pedicurist. She was a member of the Church of Christ in San Augustine.
Funeral Services will be held on at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2011, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Stephen Wiggins officiating. Interment will be in the Old Palestine Cemetery in Alto, Texas. Visitation will be Saturday evening, November 19, 2011, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas.
Those who are left to cherish her memory include: Daughters: Pamela Stockman and her husband, Harvey of Ft. Worth, Texas; Kelly Birdwell and her husband, Robert, and Lori Crain of Modesto, California; Son: Stephen Crain and his wife, Kelly of Waxahachie; Grandchildren: Richard B. Stockman, Sarah K. Stockman, Jeremy T. Griffin, David L. Crain, Morgan E. Crain, Jacob Crain, Mathew W. Crain, Stephanie C. Dunn, Madisyn D. Dunn, and Keifer C. Dunn; Great-Grandchild: Tate Stramann
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Griffin, David Crain, Jacob Crain, Harvey Stockman, Robert Birdwell and Troy Faldyn; Honorary Pallbearers will be Brody Crain, Matthew Keifer Dunn, Tate Straamann, Eldridfe, Creech, Paul Creech, Kenneth McCarty and Jerry Faldyn.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
11/17/2011
Jerald Wayne Eddins,63, passed away November 16, 2011, surrounded by his family, at his home in Roman Forest, Texas, after a year long battle with cancer. He was born February 10, 1948 to James C. and Ruby Eddins in Beaumont, Texas.
Jerald is survived by Andra Eddins, his wife of 43 years, his four sons, Bryan Eddins and Wife Mandie, Garon Eddins, Shelby Eddins, and Stason Eddins and wife, Christie. Jerald had 7 grandchildren, Sydney, Morgan, Haiden, Carson, Blake, Parker, and Cooper. Jerald is also survived by his Mother, Ruby Eddins and Step-father Johnnie, and his sister, Jean Parham, Mother-in-Law Beverly Blumerick, Brother-in-Law Larry Blumerick and wife, Becky, Sister-in-Laws, Melinda Burk and husband Richard, and Melony Bean and husband, Jeff, and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Jerald was preceded in death by his father, James C. Eddins and his father-in-Law, Bill Blumerick.
Jerald retired from Mobile after 18 years of service and was self employed at the time of his death. Jerald was a beloved husband, father, brother, and son.
Services were conducted at Rosewood Funeral Home in Porter Texas on November 19, 2011 with graveside services at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center, Texas following.
Dr. Conway Hunter Mallory, Jr. age 82 of Center, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 at Pine Grove Nursing Center.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joel McMahon officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday evening from 4:00pm until 8:-00pm at Mangum Funeral Home.
Dr. Mallory was born December 22, 1928 in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee to Parents, Conway Hunter,Sr. and Virginia Lee (Cooper) Mallory. He received his degree in Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee. He then went and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He returned to University of Tennessee where he graduated from Medical School. He did his residency in Memphis and then he moved to Center where he completed his residency and took over Dr. Spencer Warren’s medical practice in 1960. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Center for many years. He was the Co-Founder of Memorial Hospital in Center which is now Shelby Regional Medical Center where he practiced until his retirement in 1995. He loved his patients and his family. Dr. Mallory was also interested in the economic growth of Shelby County and was instrumental in bringing the first shopping center of Dues Minimax and Howards Discount store to Center, Texas. Dr. Mallory also served on the Board at Holiday Nursing Center and he was the Medical Director at Pine Grove Nursing Center.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Conway Hunter Mallory, Sr. & Virginia Lee (Cooper) Mallory, Daughter, Virginia “Ginny” Mallory Wright, Wife, JoAnn Mallory and his Brother, Jim Mallory.
He is survived by:
Wife, Hilda Mallory of Center
Son, William “Bill” Howell Mallory of Houston
Daughter, Connie Mallory Wilkinson & husband, Cliff of Center
Son, C. Hunter Mallory, III of Center
Grandchildren:
Sean Wright & wife, Jodi of Houston
Gavin Wright & wife, Jennifer of Pearland
Catherine Mallory of Houston
Howell Mallory & wife, Becky of Houston
Elizabeth & Julie Wilkinson of Center
Courtney Mallory Foster of Center
Great Grandchildren:
Hayley Parker Wright, Taylor Wright & Ashton Wright, Gage Hunter Wright, David Vazquez,
Parker Mallory, Ethan Foster & Sarah McCracken
Numerous Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and Friends
Pallbearers: Mark Livingston, Billy Ihlo, Michael Holt, Dan McDonald, Jonathan McDonald & Jimmy Strong
Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. Joe B. Hooker, Dr. William Ginn, Hutch Hutcherson, Bill Holt & Mike McDonald
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
11/15/2011
Funeral services for Donnie Maye (Kellum) Stone, 71, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 17, 2011, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Rev. Cliff Hughes and Rev. Eric Pledger officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson. Mrs. Stone passed away November 15, 2011, in Timpson.
Born September 01, 1940, in Timpson, TX, Donnie Maye Stone was the daughter of the late Wesley Wayne and Donnie Dealie (Broseh) Kellum. She was a graduate of Timpson High School and attended business college. Donnie Maye Stone was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Timpson.
Survivors include husband Robert Stone of Timpson; brother James Kellum and wife Judy of Timpson; nephew Josh Kellum and wife Jami and niece Jennifer Johnson and husband Terry, all of Timpson; and great nieces and nephews: Jeramie, Janna, Jerri, Piper, Jessica, Jaycee, and Travis.
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.
James Earl Ponder, 84 of San Augustine, Texas passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas. He was born March 25, 1927 in San Augustine, Texas to Curtis Earl Ponder and Mattie Lou Bland Ponder. He was disabled and a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 5pm - 8pm at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home San Augustine, Texas. Services will be held Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 11am in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Frank Holrath and Bro. Jeff Headrick officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery, San Augustine County.
He is survived by:
Brothers:
T.L. Ponder of San Augustine, Texas
Phillip Ponder and wife Linda of San Augustine, Texas
Marvin Ponder and wife Sherry of San Augustine, Texas
Sisters:
Bobbie Walton and husband Marlin of San Augustine
Vonnie Stover and husband Ervil of Jacksonville
Phyllis Andrews and husband Charles of Evadale
Mary Lou Stringer and husband Preston of Frankston
Rhonda Karen Dickson and husband David of Troup
He was preceded in death by his parents Curtis Earl and Mattie Lou Ponder; brothers Lamar, Jack and wife Lamerle, and Elvin Ponder
Online Obituary and Condolences posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Arrangements under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home
Audrey Adams Dailey, 92, of Center, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Holiday Nursing Center. She was born in Runge, Texas on October 12, 1919 to Rufus Dalton Archer and Viola M. Hattenbach Archer. Mrs. Dailey was retired from Hallmark and was also employed at Hawkeye Hunting Club for several years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center for over fifty years.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Carl Smith and Rev. Steve Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Richard Tomlin, Del Birdwell, Brandon Pennick, Jim Donnan, Terry Bailey, Dewayne Bush, Basel Slatter and Brandon Slatter.
Honorary Pallbearer will be In Memory of Henry Clay Harris.
She is survived by:
Children:
LaMorris Thompson and husband, Bill of Schulenburg
Eva Maritato and husband, Jim of Houston
Boyd Adams of Center
Kinnie Adams and wife, Kim of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
LaDonna Voekel and husband, Chris of Schulenburg
LeNe “Missy” McDonald and husband, Reid of Houston
Melissa McGuen and husband, Mike of Center
Kourtney Mendoza and husband, Angel of Tyler
Kendra Nash and husband, Derrick of Whitehouse
Sammy Howard May of Houston
Bryan May and wife, Marcy of Kyle
Great Grandchildren:
Ashton, Rebekah, Ethan, Collin, Adam, Hayden, Hilary, Colten, Maddox, Carter and Reagan
Sisters:
Mena Vee Clements of Laward
Maxine Duchek of Houston
A host of nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Husbands, Maurice R. Adams & Cameron Dailey
Daughter, Rebecca Adams Graeter
Brothers, Dalton Archer, Max Archer and Lindy Archer
Sisters, Dorothy Howland, Ester Norris, Faye Summeral, Oma Gene Smith, Geraldine Squires and Mary Dee Pape
A special thanks from LaMorris, Eva, Boyd and Kinnie to all who kept her and her family in their prayers during her extended illness.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Fred W. Todd, 75 of San Antonio, Texas passed away November 12, 2011 in San Antonio, TX. He was born September 12, 1936 in Timpson, Texas to Thomas Todd and Margie Westfall Todd. He was a librarian and worked in the medical library at Brooks Air Force Base.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 2pm at Greenwood Cemetery.
He is survived by cousins:
Peggy Adams of Garrison, Texas
Jan Woodard of Garrison, Texas
Cecile Threadgill of Garrison, Texas
Special Friend: Grant Rivera of San Antonio, Texas
Host of other friends
He was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Margie Todd and 1 sister, Jan Linthicum.
Funeral services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
11/14/2011
Richard "Mack" McGinnis, 79, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Humboldt, Nebraska on June 1, 1932 to Joseph Hue McGinnis and Florence Maybelle McGinnis. Mr. McGinnis was a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy.
Visitation will be held at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. A Military Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. John Witham officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Jacks, Jonathan Hopkins, Timothy Hopkins, Darin Wood, Connor Wood, John Hughes and Darrel Williford.
He is survived by:
Daughter, Barbi Wood and husband, Darin of Conway, Arkansas
Grandchildren: Saige Wood, Connor Wood
Sister, Lee Gossman of Lincoln, Nebraska
A number of relatives and friends
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Joseph and Florence McGinnis
Wife, Bonnie McGinnis
Son, Richard McGinnis
Four Brothers
Two Sisters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/11/2011
Edward Daniel O’Rear “Ed” passed away on November 10, 2011.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Anderson Clayton Funeral Home in Mesquite. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.
He is survived by:
Wife, Beth O’Rear
Sons:
David O’Rear
Josuah Taylor Isaacs
Daughter, JoAnn Elliot
Five Grandchildren
Eight Great Grandchildren
Sister, Bennette Horton
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Dr. Joe E. Ericson, 85, retired professor of Stephen F. Austin State University, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at Rock Haven Nursing Home, Nacogdoches.
Dr. Ericson was born Sept. 6, 1925, in Throckmorton County, Texas, and had lived in East Texas area since 1957.
After a number of years of faithful service, Dr. Ericson retired from Stephen F. Austin State University as a professor and chairman of the political science department. He was an author and had written numerous books. He was a co-author of a political science textbook, Practicing Texas Politics. He enjoyed gardening and was active with many groups and organizations, including Sons of the Republic of Texas, having served as a past President General; Jamestowne Society; Magna Charta Barons; American Political Science Association; Southwestern Political Science Association; Alpha Chi; a Knight of San Jacinto, past Knight Commander; and the Order of Descendants of Ancient Planters, having served as state president.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Reeves Ericson; a daughter, Linda Diane Devereaux of Virginia; sons, Joseph Reeves Ericson and wife Deborah Ericson of Nacogdoches and John Ellis Ericson and wife Bonnie Marlin Ericson of Nacogdoches; sister-in-law, Bonnie C. Ericson of Seminole, Texas; grandchildren, John Devereaux, Angela Rene Ericson, and William Reeves Ericson; a great-granddaughter, Lexington Leigh; and step-grandchildren, Victoria Shull, William Shull, and Elizabeth Russell.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lester Lane Ericson.
Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church, located at 201 E. Hospital St. in Nacogdoches, with Dr. Bill Gandin officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, located off Hwy. 21 East, Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North St. in Nacogdoches.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North St. in Nacogdoches. Online obituary and guestbook posted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
11/10/2011
Susan Nichols Berry, 47 of Center, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in Center, Texas. She was born August 27, 1964 to Johnny Nichols and Delores (Moore) Nichols. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Garrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 11, 2011 at 2:00pm at Holly Springs Baptist Church, Garrison, Texas with Pastor Homer Murray officiating. Interment to follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery.
She is survived by:
Sons: John Jackson & wife Marliese of Garrison
Cade Jackson of Lufkin
Daughter: Kameron Jackson & Lester Pullen of Lufkin.
2 Grandchildren: Joseph Jackson & Nevach Pullen
Parents: Johnny & Delores Nichols of Garrison
Sisters: Deanna Reneau & Brady Wade of Center
Penny Franklin of Garrison
Aunts: Barbara Frederick of Garrison
Shirley Palmer of Longview
Host of other friends and relatives
Funeral services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
James T. Green, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, November 09, 2011 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born in Shelby County on June 27, 1921 to James Thomas Green and Ella Rae Gray Green. Mr. Green served four and a half years in the United States Navy. He taught at Shelbyville Elementary School for thirty-one years and was principal for the last twenty-four years. Mr. Green was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church and Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 11, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville.
He is survived by:
Wife, Marceline Green of Shelbyville
Sons:
Donny Lynch and wife, Lucille of Marshall
Ronny Lynch and wife, Penny of Shelbyville
Daughters:
Dianne Jackson and husband, Jerry of Nacogdoches
Sharon Johnson and husband, Tyson of Waterman
Seven Grandchildren
Eight Great Grandchildren
Four Great Great Grandchildren
Special Niece, Mary John Justice of Houston
Preceded in death by:
Parents, James and Ella Green
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Bessie Locke Christian, 103, of Houston, formerly of Shelby County, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Houston. She was born in Shelby County on October 19, 1908 to John Locke and Mattie Higginbotham Locke. She was of the Baptist faith. Ms. Christian lived a long and healthy life and was at peace with The Lord when she passed.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:30 am on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Tenaha.
She is survived by:
Son, Barry W. Christian and wife, Sharon of Flatonia
Grandchildren:
Steve Christian and wife, Kelly of The Woodlands
Dale Christian and wife, Joy of San Antonio
Tim Christian and wife, Julie of Houston
Shelly Little and husband, John of Spring
Great Grandchildren:
Brandon, Madalyn, Tyler, Dawson, Hunter, Dillon, Connor, Bari and Kyle
A number of nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by:
Parents, John and Mattie Locke
Husband, Andy Brooks Christian
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/09/2011
Harvey Bryan, 92, of Center, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was born in Shelby County on August 29, 1919 to Benjamin F. Bryan and Linnie E. Cobb. Mr. Bryan served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a deacon at Center Missionary Baptist Church in Center. Mr. Bryan worked as a mechanic for S.L. Yearly and Toledo Machine Shop and also owned and operated a lawnmower repair shop for many years.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 11, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Grant Barnett officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Doug Stone presiding.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Windham, Jason Windham, Bryan Windham, Grant Barnett, Gavin Barnett, Micah Windham, Jerry Cockrell and Larry Cooper.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Peggy Monk and husband, John of Center
Patsy Essary and husband, George of Bossier City, Louisiana
Five Grandsons:
Jeff Windham and wife, Chris
Bryan Windham and wife, Lori
Jason Windham and wife, Pam
Grant Barnett and wife, Leanne
Gavin Barnett and wife, Lory
Thirteen Great Grandchildren
Sister, Beula Mae Hughes of Center
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Benjamin and Linnie Bryan
Wife, Estelle Bryan
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Ronald Edward "Ronnie" Button, 56 of Garrison, Texas passed away in Conroe, Texas on November 4, 2011.
Services will be held at Garrison Funeral Home on November 12, 2011 at 10am with burial to follow at Caledonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, November 11, 2011 from 6pm - 8pm at Garrison Funeral Home.
Survived by Spouse Melody (Beck) Button of Garrison, Tx.
Sister: Rhonda Kay Button of Plano, Tx.
Step Daughter: Kristey Hyde of Big Lake, MN.
Step-Son: Monnoe McBride of Tyler, TX
5 Step Grandchildren
Aunt & Uncle: Anna Sue & V.E. "Gene" Justice of Houston, TX.
Uncle: A.A. "Bud" Button
Host of other relatives and friends
Proceeded in death by both parents and a number of aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers
Jim Boyd
Travis Montogery
Freddie Swann
Gary Button
Samuel Joiner
Brycen Boyd
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
11/08/2011
Jessie Bernice Anderson, our precious loving mother, at age 94, of Houston, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at Vosswood Nursing Center in Houston, Texas.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Fodge officiating. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born March 6, 1917 to Jesse and Dolly (Crawford) Hooper in Paxton, Texas. In 1961 she moved to Houston and taught fourth grade at Francis Elementary School in the Aldine School District for many years. She enjoyed traveling and hearing of trips taken by those around her. For many years she made annual visits to see the foliage in Virginia and Port Aransas for the beach. She enjoyed being with family, nature walks and tending her flowers. She was a resident of the Vosswood Nursing Center in Houston and was dearly loved and cared for by the staff. She was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church, Spring, Texas and she enjoyed Clift Notes Bible study class at Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her Husband, Lofton Anderson of the Fellowship Community; her Sister Nannie Hill Oates and her brother, Sam P. Hooper both from the Paxton Community.
She is survived by:
Son:
James L. Anderson and wife, Donna of Houston
Daughters:
Mary Ann Brown of Houston
Nancy Reed & husband, Lowell of Houston
Judy Thompson & husband, Don of Houston
Fairy Jeanette Oliver & husband, John of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Libby Brown of Carson City, Nevada
Chris Brown of Boise, Idaho
John Carlson & wife, Tapestri of Round Rock
Brad Anderson of Houston
Bryan Thompson of Austin
Holly Thompson Rodriguez of Spring
Great Grandchildren:
Valerie Carlson and Brody Carlson of Round Rock
Joseph Gallo of Carson City, Nevada
Cameron Tankersley of San Marcos
Sister-in-law:
Mary Beth Hooper of Paxton
Nephews:
Sam P. Hooper, Jr. & wife, Katherine of Mineola
Mark Hooper & wife, Terry of Andrews, Texas
Pallbearers:
Bryan Thompson, Chris Brown, Cameron Tankersley, John David Carlson,
Brad Anderson, Jonathan Grace and Mike Ramsey
A special thank you from the family to the staff at Vosswood Nursing Center for all the uplifting, cheery support you gave our mother through the years. She loved meeting and talking with the residents and staff at Vosswood. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Odyssey Hospice Care, 2636 South Loop W, #210, Houston, TX 77054 or a charity of your choice.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Mr. Fred Keidel, 88, of San Augustine, passed from this life on Monday, November 7, 2011, in San Augustine.
Mr. Keidel was born in West Newton, PA, on November 24, 1922, to Emilie (Taube) Keidel and Fred Keidel. He served in the Army during World War II, was awarded 2 Bronze Stars. He was self employed.
Survivors include: Sister: Freeda McClahnahan of Houston; Nephews: Bill Whittington and his wife, Jean Ann of Hemphill, Glenn Byrum and his wife, Nancy of Deer Park, and his wife, John McClanahan of Weimar, and a niece: Betty Herzberg and her husband, Alan of the Woodlands, Texas.
Memorial Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011, in the Wyman Roberts
Memorial Chapel with Mark McClanahan. Cremation was chosen by the family. Visitation will take place at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel prior to Memorial Service.
The family Thanks Trinity Rehabitation and Hospice of East Texas for the Care they gave
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Mrs. Mildred Virginia Chambliss, 102, of San Augustine, passed from this life on Saturday, October, 29, 2011, in San Augustine.
A native of Red River County, Texas, she was born to Julian Walter Cook Francis and James Madisen Francis on June 25, 1909. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church in San Augustine.
Memorial Graveside Services will be held for family and close friends at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, in the Liberty Hill Memorial Garden in San Augustine County, Texas. Cremation was chosen by the family.
Her survivors include: Sister: Dr. Carolyn Kay Aldredge, and her husband, Dr. John Skalicky, niece: Judy Gallander, nephew: Dan Hutchinson and his wife, Carol, grandsons: Tracy Chambliss and and Jason Chambliss, great-granddaughter, Haley Chambliss; Sister-in-law: Wilmoth Chambliss. A number of neices and nephews. A good friend and caregiver Corine Canton.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Chambliss, her son, Ray Chambliss, and her sister, Mary Jim Hutchinson.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
Dorothy Ellen Dykes Wilson, 58, of South Houston, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011 in Joaquin. She was born in Porterville, California on September 21, 1953 to Neil Dykes and Maxine McCutcheon Dykes. Dorothy was her happiest when she was in the wind on her motorcycle. She leaves behind many brothers and sisters in the biker world that she loved dearly. Her family and friends meant the world to her. She was a very unique person and a friend to many. Dorothy was one of the original ten members of the Annual USMC Toys for Tots Toy Run held in Pasadena. This year will be the eighteenth anniversary of this event.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Bridgett Wilson
Son, Clay Wilson
Grandchildren:
Destiny Wilson
Lil Groe Wilson
Tyler Wilson
Stephen Frank Wilson
Sister, Nancy Stevens and husband, George Lee Stevens
Brother, Kenny Dykes and wife, Jackie
Nephews:
Kenny Dykes Jr.
Justin Dykes
William Neil Higginbotham
Danny Mack Higginbotham Jr.
Great Nieces:
Whitney Higginbotham
Taylor Higginbotham
Great Nephews:
Danny Mack Higginbotham III
Darin Lee Higginbotham
Zack Higginbotham
The family would like to thank HeartsWay Hospice in Carthage for their help and support. A special thanks to Cricket and Bubbles, for being here through it all.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy’s name to Toys for Tots Toy Run, P.O. Box 1069, Pasadena, Texas 77501.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Charles William Stump “Coach Charlie”, 89, of Center, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2011 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Moore, Bro. Marlin Cloudy and Son, Charles William Stump, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park with full military honors under the direction of Barksdale Airforce Base. Visitation will be Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born December 24, 1921 in Frame, West Virginia to parents, George Issac Stump and Margaret (Young) Stump. He retired from the US Airforce as a Chief Master Sergeant after 30 years of service. He coached and umpired Little League Baseball in Center for many years.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, George Issac & Margaret Stump and wife, Bobbie Jo Stump, Brothers & Sisters, James Stump, Edison Stump, Fred Stump, Wilbur Stump, Benny Stump, Ruby West and Macil Summers.
He is survived by:
Son:
Charles William Stump, Jr. & wife, Linda of Rowlett, Texas
Daughter:
Cassi Stump of Center
Son:
Jeff Stump & wife, Sharon of Center
Grandchildren:
Kayla Lee
Amelia Lee
Naomi Murray
3 Great Grandchildren:
Keaton Dupree, Abby Lee and Jovan Lee
Brother:
George Stump, Jr. of Simpsonville, South Carolina
Sister:
Bernadine Pauley & husband, Jack of Sulphur, LA
Sister-in-law:
Buzz Allen
Pallbearers:
Matt Williams, Andy Williams, Brad Fitzgerald,
Paul Horton, John Michael Burns and Jim Sawyer
In Lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Center Youth Baseball in memory of Charles William Stump “Coach Charlie”, PO BOX 991, Center, Texas 75935
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Funeral services for Martha N. Nail, 77 of Mt. Enterprise, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 10, 2011, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, TX, with Rev. Alvin Hancock officiating. Interment will follow in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at Taylor Funeral Home. Mrs. Nail passed away November 7, 2011, in Nacogdoches, TX.
Born August 26, 1934, in Rusk County, TX, Martha N. Nail was the daughter of the late Alvie and Lamerle (Bird) Sears. She and Joe Nail were married August 26, 1950, in Shelby County, TX. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church.
Martha Nail held many titles. She was lovingly called MaMa, Nannie, Nannie Martha, Grandmaw, and Ryan called her Granny. She had a passion for her Lord, her family and for music. She was known far and wide for her “cornbread dressing” and homemade rolls. Our holidays will never be the same without them!
Giving her up wasn’t easy, but watching her suffer was worse. She was very tired and ready to be with the Lord and PaPa Joe. We can proudly say, we are the family of Martha Nail, our sweet Nannie, mother, and best friend.
Family members left to cherish her memory include her son Tommy Nail and wife Gayla of Dayton, TX; daughters: Daphne Dolese of Garrison, Linda Cain and husband Rayford of Rusk, TX, and Donna Laird and husband Shon, also of Rusk; 8 grandchildren: Jeremy Skelton and wife Melissa, Wendy Tarver and husband Dev, Jarod Cain, Jamie Cain, Tommy Joe Nail and wife Patricia, Shannon Trevino and husband Jesse, Jason Phillips, and Colby Pratz; 15 great grandchildren; brother Robert Sears and wife Brenda; sister Lela Sue Waggnon and husband John; and special friends Pat Cozart, Audrey Oliver, and Betty Hancock.
Martha Nail was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe Nail, brothers James and Jerry Sears, and sister Jo Ann Owens.
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.
11/07/2011
Mrs. Jean Ross Mills, 81, of Center, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Don Noble officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born December 14, 1929 in Shelby County to parents, Carroll Ross and Ruth (Whittlesey) Ross. She owned and operated Dairy Cream in Shelbyville for many years and she also worked at Wal-Mart. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Carroll Ross and Ruth Ross, Husband, Robert “Bob” Mills, Grandson, Brad Hagler, Brother, Jr. Ross, Daugher-in-law, Sharron Hagler and
Brother-in-law, Odis Tidwell.
She is survived by:
3 Sons:
James Carroll Hagler of Shelbyville
Donny Hagler of Center
Ronny Hagler & wife, Renee of Center
Grandchildren:
Conda Adams of Center
Jamie Hagler & wife, Holly of Center
Paul Hagler of Center
Bridget Hagler of Nacogdoches
Angela Hagler Thornton & husband, Daniel of Joaquin
Ronna Hagler of Center
Candace Hagler of Center
Skylar Hagler of Center
Great Grandchildren:
James Casey Adams, Denver Kalenevitch, Tristyn Hagler, Jaleigh Davis & husband, Brandon, Jade Hagler, Porter Hagler, Parker Hagler, Kalli Perkins, Briley Jean Birdwell, Kason Livingston, Zachary Wane Hagler & Madison Grace Hagler
Great Great Grandson, Michael Caiden Adams
Sister, Betty Tidwell of Center
Special Friend, Aubrey Wilson of Center
Sister-in-law, Bunchie Ross of Center
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Dorothey Blount, 87, of Joaquin, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She was born in Tenaha on October 29, 1924 to John Grady McKnight and Lillian Elizabeth Coats McKnight. Mrs. Blount was a member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Sister Melba Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin.
Pallbearers will be James Alvis, Roy Cheatwood, Ike Cummings, Rodney Dean, Newton Johnson and Tommy Spurlock. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Cockrell and Ricky Wiggins.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Elaine Davis and husband, Mike of Joaquin
Julie Moton and husband, Randy of Joaquin
Son, Larmie Blount and wife, Clara of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Tina Mazie, Rachel Herbison, Shannon Pate, Margaret Parker, Wendi Chambliss, J.R. Moton and Colter Moton
19 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandchild
Sisters:
Georgia Marie Jay of Amarillo
Joann Permenter of Lufkin
A number of nieces and nephews and cousins
A host of friends
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Alonzo Blount
Grandchildren, Dane Parker and Rachel Moton Alvis
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Belinda Ann Bennefield, 45 of San Augustine, Texas passed away Friday November 4, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas. She was born March 14, 1966 in San Augustine, Texas to Vernon and Linda Faye Sowell Bennefield. She was a certified medical nurse and a member of White Rock Baptist Church in San Augustine, Texas.
Visitation was Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 4pm at White Rock Baptist Church. Services will be held Monday, November 7, 2011 at 11am at White Rock Baptist Church, San Augustine, Texas with Bro Sonny Scarborough to officiate. Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas.
She is survived by:
Parents: Vernon and Linda Bennefield of San Augustine
Daughter: Ashley Goulding of San Augustine
Son: John Goulding of San San Augustine
Sister: Lacresia McCauley of San Augustine
Online obituray and condolences posted at www.timformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas.
11/06/2011
Pastor Clara Mae Sepulvado, 83, of the Old Center Community, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2011 in Tenaha. She was born in San Augustine, Texas on August 28, 1928 to Clarence Brown and Ivy Shaw Brown. Pastor Sepulvado was the pastor of the Holy Temple Church for many, many years.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Oliver Anderson officiating.
She is survived by:
Husband of 55 years, Monroe Sepulvado, Sr. of the Old Center Community
Daughter, Paulette Coleman of the Woods Community
Sons;
Nathan Joseph Bergeron and wife Mary of Hammond, Louisiana
Paul Wayne Bergeron of the Old Center Community
Monroe Sepulvado, Jr. of Marshall
Tracy Sepulvado and wife Evelyn of Marshall
Step-Daughters;
Becky Long and husband Jimmy of Conroe
Lou “Sweetheart” Bienvenu of Cypress
Twenty Grandchildren
Twenty-seven Great Grandchildren
Nine Great-Great Grandchildren
Brother, C. B. Brown of Saline, Louisiana
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Clarence and Ivy Brown
Brother, Cleveland Brown
Sister, Jene Blankenship
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/03/2011
Memorial service for Paul Harris, 63, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Dr. Josh Walters officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Saturday and continue until service time at 1:00 PM. Mr. Harris passed away November 2, 2011, in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Born May 23, 1948, in Nacogdoches, TX, Paul Harris was the son of the late L. C. and Marion (Tyson) Harris. He was a graduate of Palestine High School and Stephen F. Austin State University. Paul and Melinda Schwab were married May 30, 1975, in Dallas, Texas. He was a master plumber/business owner and member of First Baptist Church, Timpson.
Survivors include his wife Melinda Harris of Timpson; sons, Keith Harris and wife Angie of Houston and Grant Harris and wife Kati of Nacogdoches; grandchildren Hollie and Collin Hale; mother-in-law Nadine Schwab of Dallas; aunt, Bertie Mae Britton of Timpson; cousins: Ronnie Britton and wife Debbie of Timpson, Cynthia Hutchins and husband Robert of Center, John Tyson and wife Barbarta of Rowe, NM, and Barbara Tyson Bigby and husband Dave of Santa Fe, NM.
Paul was a loving husband and father. Grant and Kati’s children, Hollie and Collin, brought him much joy. He desired very much to be a grandfather in February to Keith and Angie’s son. He will be missed more than words can express by Melinda and the entire family.
To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylor.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerrel Fred Snider, 73, of Center, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. He was born in Center on January 28, 1938 to Alvin Snider and Cicel Holt Snider. Mr. Snider retired from Pilgrim’s Pride after twenty-five years of service. He was a recipient of many awards.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 03, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, November 4, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Danny Dodson and Bro. Eddie Grimes officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Snider’s nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Sherman, Jimmy Hinton and Danny Lovell.
He is survived by:
Wife, Janice Snider of Center
Step-daughters:
Kristal Parfait and husband, Clyde of Center
Ava Sumners and husband, Terry of Lufkin
Step-sons:
Kendall Weldon of Houston
Kevin Weldon of Iowa
Kerry Weldon and wife, Sharyn of Lufkin
Step-grandchildren:
Maylee Parfait
Cayde Parfait
Kynlee Parfait
Sister, Nell Snider of Center
Numerous other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Alvin and Cicel Snider
Sister, Helen Barton
Brother, James Allen Snider
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/02/2011
Lyndell Bush, 89, of Dallas, passed away on November 1, 2011 at Red Oak Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Tenaha on September 16, 1922 to Francis H. Parkman and Ruth Hill Parkman. Mrs. Bush was a member of the Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Dallas.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 4, 2011 at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with Rev. Russ Atwood officiating.
She is survived by:
Son, John Bush and wife, Vivian of Ovilla
Daughter, Connie Johnson and husband, Richard of Dallas
Granddaughter, Amy Bush of Dallas
Sister-in-law, Margaret Parkman of Tenaha
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Francis and Ruth Parkman
Husband, J.C. Bush
Best friend, Jim Sholar
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/01/2011
Grover Anthony, 78, of Center, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. He was born in Center on July 3, 1933 to E.P. Anthony and Vada Bradshaw Anthony. Mr. Anthony served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Grover L. Anthony, Brandon M. Anthony, Christopher C. Anthony, Cameron M. Anthony, Ryan A. Hall, Doug Eaves Jr., Will Blackshear, Micah Oberg and Russell Sowell. Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Barbee, Steve Stevens, J.C. McSwain and Darren Vaughn.
He is survived by:
Wife, Ara Belle English Anthony of Center
Sons:
Frankie Anthony and wife, Valerie of Center
Mark Anthony of Denton
Mitchell Anthony and wife, Sonya of Center
Daughter, Laresa Livingston of Center
Ten Grandchildren:
Grover L. Anthony, Brandon M. Anthony, Lindsey N. Blackshear, Kyrstal D. Sowell, Christopher C. Anthony, Cameron M. Anthony, Carrie Anthony, Ryan A. Hall, Jesika L. Anthony and Doug Eaves Jr.
Nine Great Grandchildren
Sister, Brooksie McGee of Montgomery
Brother-in-law, E.A. Tomlin of Center
Uncle, Hunter Bradshaw of Center
Preceded in death by:
One infant child, James Kirk Anthony
Three Sisters; Ardelle Sample, Bernice Andrews and Maxine Tomlin
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Wanda Sue Coats, 63, of Center, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011 at her residence.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Johnny Lewis and Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born November 13, 1947 in Shelby County to John Thomas Williams, Jr. and Elizabeth Vaudine (Luman) Adams. She was member of the White Rock Missionary Baptist Church. She worked at Excelsior School as a bus driver and dietician for many years.
She is preceded in death by her Father, John Williams, Jr., Husband & Father of her Children, Homer Fountain, Jr., Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Jeff Sr. and Georgia Coats, Special Father-in-law, Jack Fountain, Sisters-in-law, Nancy Williams, Jana Fountain and Pat Coats, Brothers-in-law, W.J. Coats, Jack Coats and Nephew, Bob Adams.
She is survived by: Husband of 31 years, Jeff Coats of Center
Son, Randy Fountain & wife, Mary of Center
Daughter, Shelia Cosby of Center
Daughter, Jill Parker & husband, Steve of Center
Step-Daughter, Tonda Samford, husband, Garry of Nacogdoches
Step-Daughter, Vonda Barton & husband, Anthony of Joaquin
Mother, Vaudine Adams of Center
Brothers & Sisters:
Glenn Williams of Johnson City, TN
Billy Williams & wife, Jacki of Center
Barbara Scates & husband, Jerry of Center
Gay Adams & Steve Salmon of San Angelo
Brother-in-law, Jackie Lee Fountain & wife, Teena of Center
Grandchildren: Ashley Cosby, Wesley Cosby, Jr., Chase Shields, John Kevin Cosby, Jr. & wife, Brandie, Kristen Hall & husband, Marc, Schree & Kaylee Parker, Amber Evan, Christina Coats, Charles Drinkard, Amanda & Dustin Watson, Matthew Coats and Logan Barton
Great Grandchildren: Steven & Jaiden, Nevaeh, Dylan & Krista, Ada & Emily, Aaron & Ashton, Tristyn & Garrett,
Khloe & Riley Camille
Brother-in-law, Bill Coats & wife, Sandra of Thompsonville, Michigan
Sister-in-law, Rosanne Coats of Lufkin
Special Mother-in-law, Rachel Fountain of Center
Special Friend of the Family, Jay Bartlett of Logansport
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends, Students & Faculty of Excelsior School
Pallbearers: Billy Akridge, Clark Paul Williams, Benny Russell, L.D. Eddins, Rex Davis and Jackie Fountain
Honorary Pallbearers: Kenneth Hooper, Gary Crawford, Roscoe McSwain, J.C. McSwain, Billy Rex Fountain, Gene Akridge, Wayne Powdrill and Lonnie Whitton
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
