07/31/2012
Mr. Marlin Leon Walton, age 81, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2012. He was born in San Augustine County on July 31, 1930, to the late Thomas Leon Walton and Minnie Estelle (Griffin) Walton.
During the Korean conflict Mr.Walton served in the U.S. Air Force. He drove delivery trucks for several different companies throughout East Texas. He loved fishing, hunting, horses and the outdoor life in general.
Mr. Walton is survived by his wife, Bobbie Ponder Walton of San Augustine; son Joe Walton and wife Sheron of San Augustine; daughters Joan Rogers and husband Travis of Joaquin, Joy White and husband Joe of Tenaha, Belinda Wall and husband Roger of San Augustine; grandchildren Joe Walton Jr. (Shanna), Amy Williams (Gary), LeaAnn Bennefield (Clayton), Joshua Lout, Cody Walton (Brittany), Gary Brevard (Miranda), Kenneth Young, Kirk Nelson (Teri), Kevin Nelson (Gail), Keith Rose (Martha), Rodney Rogers, Jeff Rogers, Steve Rogers, Chastity Overby (Jeremy), Charity Arwine (Ryan), Jodi Pena (Chris), Jack White, Caleb Wall, Destinee Wall, Haven Wall and Skye Nix; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers Thomas Walton (Barbara), Lee Walton and Kenneth Walton (Martha); sisters Opal Waldrop, Doris Ward, Billie Sue Morris (Weldon); Berlene Morris, Janie McCollough and Barbara Hussey; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 11:00 a.m., with Bro. Frank Holrath, Bro. Keith Rose and Bro. Burl McBride officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 5:00 til 8:00 p.m., Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
07/28/2012
Funeral services for H. Wayne Dudley, age 76, of Jacksonville, are scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Autry Funeral Home chapel, Jacksonville with Rev. David Hallum, Rev. James Barnes and Rev. Wes Bynum officiating.
Burial will be held at Jarratt Cemetery, Jacksonville.
Mr. Dudley passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 in Tyler.
He was born August 18, 1935 in Jacksonville, TX.
Mr. Dudley was a member of Afton Grove Baptist Church, graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1954 and was formerly employed at J. B. White’s in Jacksonville for 35 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents Hollis Dudley and Carmen Morgan Dudley, and brother “Pee Wee” Dudley.
Survivors include his wife Gay Dudley of Jacksonville; son Stephen Dudley and wife Vickey of Shelbyville; daughter Karen Mills and husband Raymond of Tyler; brother Butch Dudley and wife Maudie of Lindale; sister-in-law Loma Dudley of Jacksonville; four grandchildren Kacy Mills, Victoria Vey and husband Chris, Cheyenne Dudley and wife Jessica, and Stephanie Martin and husband Bryan; and six great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Brent Piper, Lance Dudley, David Dudley, David Garrett, Danny Barnes, Kelly Allen, Jim Brown and Eric Allen.
Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville
07/27/2012
Rosa Anna Pina, 27, of Lufkin, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Lufkin. She was born June 17, 1985 in Jacksonville to Raul Pina and Pamela Simms Pina.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Keithron Bell, Keith Paul Simms, Dayrien Driver, Michael Harvey, Chris Bell and Raymond Pina. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Simms and Raul Toby Simms.
She is survived by
Four Children:
Jalaila Pina, Omeliyah Roland, Keyshann Bell and Jazmine Bell all of Lufkin
Father: Raul Pina
Two Sisters: Jennie Pina and Chrissy Pina both of Lufkin
Two Brothers:
Keith Simms of Bossier City, Louisiana
Toby Simms of Nacogdoches
Two Aunts:
Marsha Simms of Center
Amelia Short of Tampa, Florida
Three Special Sisters:
Jennifer Simms of Jacksonville
Jennifer Harvey of Nacogdoches
Misty Harvey of Lufkin
Preceded in death by
Mother: Pamela Simms Pina
Daughter: Kiya Roland
Sister: Hope Simms
Three Brothers: Rigo Pina, Pepe Pina and Derrick Pina
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Pepe Aldo Pina, 29, of Lufkin, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Lufkin. He was born January 12, 1983 in Nacogdoches to Raul Pina and Pamela Simms Pina. He was a full-time college student at Angelina Junior College in Lufkin.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Appleby.
Pallbearers will be Keithron Bell, Keith Paul Simms, Dyrien Driver, Michael Harvey, Chris Bell and Raymond Pina. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Simms and Raul Toby Simms.
He is survived by
Son: Zander Pina of Center
Father: Raul Pina
Two Sisters:
Jennie Pina of Lufkin
Chrissy Pina of Lufkin
Two Brothers:
Keith Simms of Bossier City
Toby Simms of Nacogdoches
Three Special Sisters:
Jennifer Simms of Jacksonville
Jennifer Harvey of Nacogdoches
Misty Harvy of Lufkin
Preceded in death by
Mother: Pamela Simms Pina
Sisters: Rosa Pina and Hope Simms
Brothers: Rigo Pina and Derrick Pina
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/26/2012
Jean Carroll Lout, 83, of Buna, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. She was born on July 20, 1929, in the Aiken community of Shelby County, Texas, to Beulah Williams Carroll and Jack W. Carroll.
Jean lived many years in Shelby County and was a 1947 graduate of Center High School. After her marriage to Bert Lout, they lived in Nederland form 1951 until 1966 when they relocated to Buna, Texas and resided there for forty-five years.
Family was very important to Jean. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, as well as a caring daughter and sister. Jean was also a dedicated Christian and enjoyed fellowship with her church family at Word of Life Church in Silsbee. She was a great cook and enjoyed working in her yard and flower beds and enjoyed being a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughters, Vickie Richards Bond of West Columbia and Carolyn Lout Marquart and her husband, John of Lumberton; grandchildren, Kent Crawford and his wife, Jennifer, of Fort Worth; Jason Crawford and his wife, Tannis Mattson, of Cypress; Melanie Marquart Meriwether and her husband, David, of Beaumont; and Jared Marquart of Lumberton; great-grandchildren, Landon and Olivia Crawford, Mattison and Skyler Mattson, and Carson, Parker, and Violet Meriwether; sisters, Jackie Rathbun and her husband, Skeet; and Mary Harris, all of Center; and special aunt, Eugenia “Sang” Carroll Fuller, of Martinsville. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bert Lout; brother, William E. Carroll; and brothers-in-law, Bernard Lout and Morgan Harris.
A gathering of Mrs. Lout’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her graveside service will be 12:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2012, at Rather Cemetery, FM 139 at 87, Shelbyville.
Complete and updated information may be found at www.broussards1889.com.
Billy Ben Bradshaw, 68, of Center, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born February 10, 1944 in Center to Marvin Bradshaw and Beatrice Carroll Bradshaw. He was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Hurst Street Church of Christ in Center with Bro. Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center.
Mr. Bradshaw is survived by
Son: Dr. Mark Bradshaw of Rome, Georgia
Daughter: Jennifer Bradshaw Griffith of Houston
Grandchildren: Alexandra Bradshaw, Madeline Bradshaw and Emma Griffith
Brother: Jerry Bradshaw and wife, Sandra of College Station
Sister-in-law: Jean Rayford Bradshaw of New London
Uncle: Hunter Bradshaw and wife, Clara of Center
Aunt: Eugenia Fuller of Martinsville
A number of nieces, nephews and cousins
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Marvin Bradshaw and Annie Carroll Bradshaw
Brother: Bruce Bradshaw
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/25/2012
Funeral services for Kathy Sue Hamilton will be held Friday, July 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Greenleaf Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Castle Cemetery.
Kathy Sue Hamilton was born July 31, 1946 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Raymond Yahola and Nakomis Iva Fixico-Vela. She passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at her home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 65.
Ms. Hamilton, a resident of Tahlequah, retired from the Realty Department of the Muskogee Creek Nation. She enjoyed working with genealogy, bowling, reading, fishing and her dog “Maggie”. She also attended the High Spring Baptist Church in Okemah. On March 17, 1973, she and Travis Hamilton were married in Miami, Oklahoma; he preceded her in death in 1986.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Travis Hamilton.
Survivors include her three brothers, Scott Vela and fiancée Joanne Rigg of Shelbyville, Texas; Terry Yahola of Okemah and Justin Yahola of Oklahoma City; and two sisters, Lisa Bryan and husband Stephen of Centreville, Virginia and Madeline Sadongi of Carrolton, Texas.
Serving as active pallbearer will be: Jay Yearby, Doran Fixico, Albert Bronaugh, Martin Bronaugh, Bobby Bronaugh, Allen Philemonof and Nicolai Philemonof.
Honorary bearers include: Uncle Phillip Coon, Uncle Charles Fixico, Terry Yahola, Scott Vela, Stephen Bryan, Long John Bill Woford, Justin Yearby, Charles Fixico Jr., Perry Fixico, Stanley Fixico, Chris Fixico, Randy Fixico, Eddie Fixico, Jason Harjo, Jeffrey Yerby, and Eric Anthony Travis Vela.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah and officiated by Rev. David Hill.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
Hicks Mortuary and Richardson Funeral Home in Houston, Texas are announcing the death of Mrs. Corrine Gardner Lacy (87), of Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 28, 2012, 12 noon, at Garden of Gethsemane, 4715 Griggs Rd. Houston, Texas 77021.
Local Survivors are: Brothers, Tom Gardner (Katy) of Shelbyville, Texas and Lucky (Wilda) Gardner of Center, Texas.
Sisters: Gladys Faye Key of Tucson, Arizona and Betty Sander (John) of Center, Texas.
The Repass will be at 2221 Rosedale, Houston, Texas 77004
07/24/2012
John David Mixon, 43 of Garrison, Texas passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at home after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born September 14, 1968 in Gladwater, Texas, where he attended school until 1981. He then moved to Garrison, Texas for a couple of years before relocating to Waller, Texas where he graduated in 1987 from Waller High School. John is also a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University with a BS and MEd. Degree.
He was a radio commentator for the Big Boat and Outdoor Show on station KSKY in Dallas, Texas. John was active in the Nacogdoches area March of Dimes and the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.
John was a member of Arlam Baptist Church in Garrison and recently became a licensed minister. He was an outgoing person and an inspiration to all who knew him. John was optimistic and tried to live everyday to the fullest. Since being diagnosed with cancer, he never missed an opportunity to share the message of Christ. He was a loyal friend, a loving father, brother and son.
Survivors include his children
Janie and Patrick Mixon of Lewisville, Texas
Alec Mixon of Broaddus, Texas
Mother - Brenda Snider of Garrison, Tx.
Father - Hugh Mixon and wife Dorothy of Broaddus, Tx.
Sister - Raschel Boyd of Bedford, Tx.
Step-brothers - Morris Riley & wife Lisa of Broaddus, Tx. and Billy Snider of Palestine, Tx.
Step-sister - Linda Dollar and husband Boyd of North Richland Hills, Tx and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Holly Springs Baptist Church, 16928 N. Hwy 59, Garrison, Texas at 2pm and will be officiated by Bro. Darrell Pollard and Hugh Mixon, father of the deceased. Graveside services will be held immediately following the funeral at Cold Springs Cemetery, FM 95 south of Garrison, Tx. Visitation will be held at the Garrison Funeral Home, 886 N. Hwy 59 Garrison, Tx., Friday, July 27, 2012 from 6-8pm
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 400 S. Medford #17E Lufkin, Texas 75901 or Arlam Baptist Church 3292 Brush Prairie Road, Garrison, Texas 75946.
Services under the directions of Garrison Funeral Home.
07/22/2012
Tommie Jean Kerr, 72, of Center, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 in Nacogdoches. She was born July 26, 1939 in Joaquin to Frank Kerr and Mary Lucille Bolin Kerr. Ms. Kerr was a homemaker and had lived in Shreveport, Louisiana for a number of years.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM, Monday, July 23, 2012 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Edward McRae officiating.
Ms. Kerr is survived by a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Graveside services for Madeline Ruth Keith, 83, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Keithville Cemetery in Keithville, LA. Rev. Bob Moore officiated. Madeline was born on December 14, 1928 in Petersburg, Nebraska to Katherine and Valentine Walker. She passed away on July 11, 2012. She was a resident of Center, Texas, and a former residence of Keithville. She was a retired cook at Ashland Oil.
She was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Norris Keith. Left to cherish her memory is son Neal Keith of Katy, TX; daughters Shirley Andrews and husband Jimmy of Center, TX and Katherine Hendricks of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Mechele Head, Christina Hendricks, Robin Russell, Nathan Keith, and a host of great grandchildren including Shelby Tindol of Center who served as one of her caregivers in her final days. She is also survived by brothers, Jim Walker and wife, Sue, of Colorado Springs, Pat Walker of Quincy, Illinois, and Don Walker and wife Janice, also of Colorado Springs, CO.
Honorary Pallbearers were Lewis Bloxom, Lonnie Bloxom, Robert Crawford, Eddie Webb, Doug Arnold, and Tom Hairgrove. Services were provided by Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Southside, in Shreveport, LA.
07/19/2012
Paige Rochelle Davila came into our lives January 27, 1995 in Center, Texas and left us on July 16, 2012 at the age of 17. She was an amazingly talented young woman with a kind heart who touched the lives of many. Paige always had a hug for those she loved, always put a smile on their face and was constantly doing things for others. She was a senior at Paradise High School serving as a Lieutenant in the Color Guard and was recognized as an outstanding flute soloist in UIL State competition. A very artistic young lady, Paige absolutely loved sketching, editing photos and making jewelry for her friends.
Paige leaves behind:
Great-grandmother: Betty Cobb of Paradise, Texas.
Grandparents: Benny & Emily Davila of Bridgeport, Texas; Larry & Theresa Hume of Center, Texas; Leon & Susan Cobb of Paradise, Texas
Parents: Louis Davila of Bridgeport, Texas; Josh & Diane Jenkins of Paradise, Texas.
Brother: Marcus Ramirez of Bridgeport, Texas.
Sisters: Christin Ramirez of Waco, Texas; Tiffany Davila of Bridgeport, Texas; Raquel Davila of Austin, Texas.
Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.
A Celebration of Paige’s life will be held Saturday, August 4th at the Decatur Civic Center from 11am-2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made directly to the Paradise High School Color Guard. Please contact Mr. Altz at (940) 969-5023 or mail to Paradise High School Color Guard 338 School House Rd, Paradise, TX 76073.
Jimmy Jacobs, 65, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. He was born October 16, 1946 to H.B. Jacobs and Gladdy Sherrod Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs was the owner and operator of Jacob’s Welding Shop. He was a member of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel. A Masonic graveside service will follow at Union Cemetery in Tenaha.
Pallbearers will be Danny Porterfield, Gene Dugas, Scott Jacobs, Justin Richerson, Tony Willoughby, Newton Johnson, Johnny Stanley and Jeff McDaniel. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149, David Garza and Ray Stroope.
He is survived by
Sons:
Jim Jacobs Jr. and wife, Sandy of Center
Tim Jacobs of Waxahachie
Dewayne Jacobs and wife, Ashley of Center
Grandchildren:
Mhegan Jacobs, Byron Jacobs, Triston Smith, Karista Smith, Cecily McMahon and husband, Mathew, Eden Booker and husband, Brandon
Great Grandchildren: Mason Booker, Twins – Peyton and Presli Jacobs
Numerous other relatives
Preceded in death by
Parents: H.B. Jacobs and Glady Sherrod
Brothers: Billy Jacobs and Jake Jacobs
Sister: Dutch Wilson
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Emma Jean “Bunchie” Ross, 85, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. She was born April 28, 1927 in Shelby County to Joe Oliver Hagler and Emma Mae Askew Hagler. She was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Tim Perkins and Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine.
Pallbearers will be Tim Bradshaw, Tony Bradshaw, Wes Baylor, Jason Choate, Jason Williford, Mark Bohannon, Jeffrey Ross and Michael Ross. Honorary pallbearers will be Darin Williams, Dave Allen, Brad Eubank and Larry Enmon.
She is survived by
Daughters:
Peggy Baylor and husband, Wesley of Center
Debbie Williford of Center
Sons:
Joe Ross and wife, Ricki of Center
Jeff Ross of Center
Mike Ross of Center
Grandchildren:
Tim Bradshaw and wife, Melonie
Tony Bradshaw and wife, Liz
Tonya Eubank and husband, Brad
Wes Baylor and wife, Tara
Holly Allen and husband, Dave
Melissa Williams and husband, Darin
Lorei Choate and husband, Jason
Jason Williford and wife, Brooke
Shannon Bohannon and husband, Mark
Jeffrey Ross and wife, Jessica
Michael Ross
Blake Lamkin
Great Grandchildren:
Sophie Rose, Bowen, Connor, Kalina Lynn and Carrol Bradshaw
Aubrey Marie, Abigail Rose and Addison Jane Baylor
Levi Cole and Brylie Grace Ross
Belinda Nichole and Bailee Raye Bohannon
Carson David Allen
River Lynn Williford
Hannah, Carmen and Megan Choate
Jacob and Brandon Williams
Brayden James Eubank
Haleigh Ross
Sisters-in-law:
Sue Hagler of Center
Ann Hagler of Center
Betty Tidwell of Center
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Special Friend: Peggy Lamkin of Center
Special Care Givers: Colonial Pines of San Augustine Staff
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Joe Oliver Hagler and Emma Mae Askew
Husband, Carroll “Junior” Ross
Granddaughter: Tammie Bradshaw
Grandson: Shawn Williford
Sons-in-law: Larry Williford and Butch Bradshaw
Sister: Bernice Eubanks
Brothers: James “Flip” Hagler, O.K. “Buddy” Hagler and Jack Hagler
Sister-in-law: Jean Mills
Brothers-in-law: Rudolph Eubanks, Otis Tidwell and Bob Mills
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Lewis Morris Deloney, 95, lifelong resident of Center, passed away Monday, July 16, 2012 at Green Acres Nursing Home.
Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Don Moore officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born November 29, 1916 in Shelby County to Lewis Deloney and Ollie (Warr) Deloney. He graduated from Center High School in 1934. He served as a merchant marine where he helped build Liberty Ships at Sheepshead Bay in New York during WWII and he worked for United Gas Pipeline in Carthage. He was a member of the masonic lodge.
He is preceded in death his Parents, Lewis Deloney and Ollie (Warr) Deloney, Son, Charles Lewis Deloney, Sister, Avis Fausett and Nephew, Jerry Fausett.
He is survived by Wife: Loyce (Mask) Deloney of Center
Grandchildren & their mother:
Daryl Lewis Deloney & wife, Stephanie of Houston
Cindy Deloney Smith & husband, Terry of Longview
Tommie Ritter Smith & husband, Bill of Carthage
Great Grandchildren:
Abigayle, Austin, Joshua Charles, Stephanie & Brittney
Nieces & Nephews:
Carol Ann Farrell
Linda Sue Newman
Gay Nell Fausett
David Fausett
Rodney Fausett
Special Cousins:
Gene & Delores Walker of Center
Numerous other Cousins, Relatives & Friends
Pallbearers:
Ken Warr, Gayland Warr, Verlon Luman, Steve Walker, James Tomlinson, Zack Warr, Terry Smith, Jeremy Bittick & James Livingston
Honorary Pallbearers:
Chuck Roberson, James Campbell, Charles Henry Hinton & Donald Bates
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 Tommy Lynn Wheeler, Sr., 78, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Rev. Jean Ferraro officiating.
A graveside service with Masonic rites will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Nacogdoches, TX. Mr. Wheeler passed away July 17, 2012, in Nacogdoches, TX.
Born December 11, 1933, in Nacogdoches, TX, Tommy Lynn Wheeler, Sr. was the son of the late Claude Carroll and Lois (Allen) Wheeler. Tommy was a self-employed electrician, but also had been a professional rodeo bullfighter/clown. He filled his life with fast-paced activities – racing cars, motorcycles, and boats. He enjoyed country-western music, playing his bass guitar, and fishing. Tommy was a member of Timpson Masonic Lodge #437.
Survivors include his sons Tommy Wheeler, Jr. and wife Hien of Nacogdoches and Kenneth Wheeler and wife Beth of Orange, TX; stepsister Laverne Waters and husband Earl of Dallas; grandchildren: Charles Lynn Wheeler, Jared Lynn Wheeler, Taylor Watson, Wesley Watson, and Daniel Knitter; great grandchildren: Taylor Nicole, Cade, Noah, Mackenna, and Haidyn Watson and Kinlee Wheeler; niece and nephews Kevin and Stephen Waters and Kenneth and Jennifer Waters; and special cousin Lois Wilda Adams and her daughter Cheryl Adams Kier.
Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 – 7:00, Friday, July 20, 2012, 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.
07/15/2012
Gloria Fern Gunter, 85, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. She was born June 1, 1927 in Tenaha to Benjamin Franklin Kyle and Willie Blanche Newton Kyle. She was a member of Old Center Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Jim Granberry officiating. Interment will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be Robert Lane Gunter, James Gunter, Lennis Reed Holt, Kyle Meche, Kurk Meche and Wayne Barrett.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Stokes and Larry Davis.
She is survived by
Husband: Cleve B. Gunter of Tenaha
Daughters:
Vallie Sue Campbell of Allen
Gwendolyn Gunter Stevens of Allen
Son: Clayton Brian Gunter and wife, Gwendolyn of Tenaha
Grandchildren: Tiffany Marie Young, Adrienne Claire Hopper, Jennifer Monet Webb, Dana Allene Stevens, Sarah Elizabeth Pacquette, Carl Benjamin Gunter, Shawna Gunter, Joshua Gunter
Great Grandchildren: Alexandria Warren, Madeline Webb, Enya Pacquette, Keon Pacquette, Keaira Hopper
Sisters:
Agilee Barrett of Shreveport, Louisiana
Bobbye Savoy of Beaumont
Zola Meche of Tenaha
Brothers:
Lauren Kyle and wife, Pat of Tenaha
Marlin Kyle
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Parents: Benjamin Franklin Kyle and Willie Blanche Newton Kyle
Son: Christopher Allen Gunter
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Kathryn Burton Payne, 85, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. She was born May 2, 1927 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Clarence G. Burton and Cora Mae Banfield Burton.
Mrs. Payne was a member of Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham and Dr. Glen Molsbee officiating. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Payne’s nephews.
She is survived by
Daughter: Dianne Howard of Shreveport, Louisiana
Son: Lane Howard of Shreveport, Louisiana
Daughter-in-law: Linda Howard of Shreveport, Louisiana
Grandchildren:
Shane Howard, Bree Daniel, Brooke Beard, Kristi Russell, Blake Howard
Three Great Grandchildren
Sister: Dorothy Roebuck of Shelbyville
Brother-in-law: Bob Molsbee of Long Beach, Mississippi
Sister-in-law: Mary Burton of Houston
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Husband: Richard “Dick” Payne
Son: Bubba Howard
Parents: Clarence G. Burton and Cora Mae Banfield Burton
Three Brothers
Three Sisters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/13/2012
Joe Gaddy, 74, of Timpson, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 in Longview. He was born October 8, 1937 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Robert R. Gaddy and Irene LaLonde Gaddy. Mr. Gaddy served in the United States Air Force and worked hard as a welder for several years. He later owned and operated Gaddy’s Ambulance Service in Shelby County. Mr. Gaddy was a member of Delta County Masonic Lodge. He was of the Catholic Faith. Mr. Gaddy loved barbequing and cooking Cajun dishes.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Chapel Cemetery in Chicota, Texas. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Forest Chapel Cemetery in Chicota, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Danny Gaddy, Taco Gaddy, Scott Gaddy, Robert Gaddy, Chris Gaddy, Frank Brinson and Paul Kelso.
He is survived by
Sons:
Danny Gaddy and wife, Callie of Arthur City
Douglas (Taco) Gaddy and wife, Susie of Texarkana
Scott Gaddy and wife, Jennifer of Powderly
Chuck Gaddy and wife, Susan of Center
Robert Gaddy and wife, Stephanie of Center
Chris Gaddy and wife, April of Timpson
Daughters:
Roxanne Kelso and husband, Paul of Cooper
Rachel Bradshaw of Center
Amanda Bush and husband, Charlie of Center
Lauren Richards of Timpson
Twenty-two Grandchildren:
Shawna, Danielle, Nacona, Danny Jr., Alec, Shannon, Melissa, Amber, Jacob, Amy, Jacey, Faith, Sammy, Samantha Blaine, Brooke, Bryce, Cole, Gage, Dayton, Kennedy, Kiersten
Nineteen Great Grandchildren
Brothers:
Ray Robert Gaddy and wife, Carriere, Mississippi
Danny Ray Gaddy and wife, Janie, Pine, Louisiana
Sister: Rosemary Boatwright and husband, Olen of Helena, Alabama
Preceded in death by
Parents: Robert R. Gaddy and Irene LaLonde Gaddy
Grandson: Bradley Kent Richards
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Geraldine “Jerri” Bell, 87, of Center, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.
Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born July 29, 1924 in Dallas County.
She is preceded in death by her Mother, Alma Holland, the Father of her children, Jack Bell, Brother, Jackie Holland and Sisters, Ophelia Mullins, Grace Ferguson and Peggy Quillin.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Jackie Hancock & husband, Buddy of Center
Yolanda Hofmeister & husband, Carl of Jacksonville
Granddaughters:
Amber Sims & husband, Ken of Avery
Casey Stringer & husband, D.J. of Austin
Great Granddaughter:
Blair Mosley of Avery
Great Grandsons:
Rhett Sims of Avery
Keaton Good of Austin
Niece:
Rosalind Ferguson
Nephew:
David Ferguson
07/12/2012
Bro. Tom Brown, 80 of Jasper, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday July 11, 2012, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Forest Oaks Funeral Home with internment to follow at the West Oaks Cemetery. Family will greet friends on Friday, July 13, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., when there will be a Celebration of Life at the funeral home.
Thomas Edgar Brown Jr. was born to Thomas Edgar Sr.and Annie Mae Brown on October 25, 1931, in Timpson, TX. He married Rhoda Jean (Weatherly) Brown, Feb. 5, 1949. Bro. Tom retired from Texaco in Port Arthur, TX after 35 years. He pastored churches for over 52 years, including 13th St., Stonegate Missionary Baptist Churches in Pt. Arthur, TX and Nedville Missionary Baptist in Jasper, TX where he was currently pastoring.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean Brown. One son, Paul Brown and wife Martha of Orange, TX, and two daughters, Liz Elliott and husband Joe of Nederland, TX, and Vicki Bunch and husband Felix of Jasper, TX. Grandchildren Mark, Kelly, Rick, Shane, David,Carlene and Rachelle. Thirteen Great Grandchildren Numerous nieces and nephews Caregiver Debbie Dean of Hillister, TX. and a Special Friend Mozelle Barnett of Kirbyville, TX.
Condolences can be posted at www.forestoaksofjasper.com
Thelma Rae Morris Wagstaff, 96, of Keithville, Louisiana passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born September 2, 1915 in the Tennessee Community to Arthur Earl Morris and Eula Lou Thompson. Mrs. Wagstaff was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #185 in Tenaha. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Tenaha, where she attended the Grace Baldwin Sunday School class. Mrs. Wagstaff enjoyed her sewing group and loved gardening.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Russ Atwood, Bro James Hall and Don Dial officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.
Pallbearers will be Jamie Clark, Colton Bush, David McCauley, Danny Wagstaff, John Arnold, David Clark and Kenneth Flournoy.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Thelma Jean Gunter and husband, James of Keithville, Louisiana
Clara Lou Derrick of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Son: Dan Wagstaff and wife, Ruth of Tenaha, Texas
Nine Grandchildren
Twenty-five Great Grandchildren
Four Great Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
She is preceded in death by
Parents: Arthur Earl Morris and Eula Lou Thompson Morris
Husband: J.E. Wagstaff
Son: Jimmy Ray Wagstaff
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/06/2012
Roy “Todo” Gene Lunsford, 71, of Porter, Texas passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at his home in Porter. He was born on August 24, 1940 in Etoile, Texas the son of D.H. Talmadge Lunsford and Audrey Partin Lunsford. He married Pasty Pate on January 17, 1967 and shared 45 wonder years together. During those years many memories were made on the dance floor, especially at Gilley’s. Traveling was also treasured and those times will never be forgotten. His family meant the world to him, and his grandhildren are the apple of his eye, most especially Jordan, whom he helped to raise. Vistitation for Mr. Lunsford will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2:00 PM. Private interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Silas.
Mr. Lunsford is survived by his wife, Patsy of Porter; 4 sons: Andy Miller of Porter, Kenny Miller and his wife Lisa of Magnolia, Roy G. Lunsford, II of Yuma, Arizona and Dusty Lunsford and his wife Becky of Porter; 2 Daughters: Linda Lunsford of Houston and Tina Lunsford of Houston; Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; 6 brothers: Don W. Lunsford, Royal L. Lunsford, Talmadge M. Lunsford, Troy E. Lunsford, Larry W. Lunsford and Terry L. Lunsford; and sister: Wanda Faye Sims. He is also survived by a host of other extended family and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, D.H. Talmadge and Audrey Partin Lunsford as well as two brothers, Pee Wee Lunsford and Bill Lunsford.
To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net. The family of Mr. Lunsford is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson.
Pauline Hansen, 91, of the Old Center Community, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Whitesboro, Texas.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Bender officiating and Speakers, Cheryl Hardy and Janice DeLord. Burial will follow at Old Center Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 12:00 p.m.
Pauline Hancock Hansen was born on August 28, 1920 in the Old Center community in East Texas to parents Robert E. (Bob) and Stella Johnson Hancock. She married Jens C. Hansen on March 25, 1953 in Dallas. She gained two stepchildren as a result of this marriage. Jens preceded her in death on March 18, 1982. She was of the Baptist faith. Her life was a proud reflection on the lessons she learned as a farmer's daughter during the great depression. She grew up while working on the Hancock family farm. The Hancock family received awards from the state of Texas to honor the constant farm production for over 100 years by various generations of the same family and for being pioneers in the poultry producing industry in East Texas.
Pauline graduated from Carthage High School and was a member of the marching band. In the time when few women attended college, she graduated from Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College (now Stephen F. Austin State University) with a Bachelor of Arts completing a double major in Education and Home Economics.
Pauline was an Army veteran. She enlisted in the Army in 1951 and was stationed in St. Louis. She prepared the morning report then spent her free time watching professional baseball games. Pauline commented that in a single season she saw every profession baseball team play at least once.
Mrs. Hansen touched the lives of many as she taught business related subjects in high schools in Houston TX ISD, various small schools in Iowa, Wilmer-Hutchins TX ISD, WW Samuel in Dallas ISD, and then retired from Center TX ISD. These various assignments totaled over 30 years of teaching. In addition to her teaching duties, Pauline was the Wilmer-Hutchins superintendent’s secretary, started the Vocational Office Education (VOE) program in WW Samuel and again in Center schools, and assisted with the cafeteria reporting for Center ISD.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jens, a sister Rosa Lee Edge and her husband Eldon, a brother Robert E. (Emory) Hancock and his wife Martha, a sister Bobbie Jean McDaniel and her husband Byron.
Daughter Kay Thomas, son-in-law Jim Thomas, and grandson Seth Thomas, all of Whitesboro, survive her. She is also survived by her brother Charles Hancock and his wife June of Tenaha (Old Center community), stepchildren Lynn Hansen of Iowa, Jeannie Schwepp of Iowa. Surviving step-grandchildren include Blake Thomas, his wife Leah Palmer Thomas of Haslet and Tonya Riley, her husband Victor Riley of Whitesboro, Tricia Alseny and husband Taylor of Key OK, Eric Hansen of Colorado, Tara Irwin and husband Jim of DeWitt Iowa. Surviving step-great-grandchildren include Brittany Edmiston of Ft. Worth, Kyle Riley of Whitesboro, Meagan Alseny, C.J. Alseny , Seth Alseny all of Key OK and Katlyn Irwin, Kyle Irwin, Kyleen Irwin all of DeWitt Iowa. Many cousins, nieces, nephews and their families will dearly miss her.
The family would like to thank the staff and administration of Just Like Home for all their kindness and care given to Pauline during her stay.
The family suggests donations in her memory to: Old Center Cemetery Fund, C/O Jimmy Sheffield, 173 CR 416 Tenaha, Texas 75974
Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. Proverbs 31:31
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Kathy Gardner (52) of Ft. Worth, Texas, died Monday July 2, 2012, at her residence in Ft. Worth. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 11:00 am at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Ogden, Arkansas.
Survivors:
Husband Jerry Wayne Gardner formally of Center, Texas now of Ft. Worth, Texas.
Mother in Law Mary Ella Gardner of Center, Texas
3 Brothers in Laws: Billy Gardner (Margie) of Lufkin, Texas; Thomas Gardner (Wanda) of Houston, Texas; & Fredrick Gardner (Stella) of Center, Texas
3 Sisters in Laws: Ester Singleton (Archie) of Longview, Texas; Myrtis McClelland; & Brenda Jackson of Center, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Hicks Mortuary and Golden Gates Funeral Home of Ft. Worth, Texas.
07/05/2012
Jimmy McSwain, 65, of Center, passed away July 5, 2012 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. He was born November 28, 1946 in Center to Sherlon Lonnie McSwain and Yvonne Willoughby McSwain. Mr. McSwain served in the United States Army.
Mr. McSwain will be cremated and no services are planned.
He is survived by
Son: Kevin McSwain and wife, Teresa of Cedar Park
Grandson: Kevin Michael McSwain
Granddaughter: Miranda McSwain
Great Grandson: Jordan McSwain
Great Granddaughter: Kyrsten McSwain
Brother: Billy Bob McAdams and wife, Lisa of Center
He is preceded in death by
Mother: Yvonne McAdams
Brothers: Randy McAdams and Kenneth Ray McAdams
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Otis Glenn Pierce, 89, of Timpson, passed away at his home in Timpson on July 4, 2012. He was born on December 19, 1922 in Gary, Texas the son of Alonzo Pierce and Mattie Soape Pierce. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home, with Bro. Cliff Hughes and Bro. Eric Pledger officiating. Private interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Silas. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home.
He was a member of the Timpson Masonic Lodge #437, and had received his 50 year membership pin. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite as well as being a Shriner. Being Baptist by faith he was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Silas and served in many capacities there. He was a Sunday School teacher and used his gift of song to sing on many Sunday mornings. He also used his construction skills to install the plumbing in the fellowship hall.
He served his country during World Warr II on the U.S. Army being drafted in 1944. He served for over a year and was in the Phillipines and other places is the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. He received the Asiatic –Pacific Campaign Medallion with 2 Bronze Stars, Meritorius Unit Award, Phillipines Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal and 1 Overseas Service Bar.
After the war he was employed by Signal Oil, Co. in Houston, Texas. Then he worked for Zackery Co. in Cortez, Colorado. For several years after his retirement he would use his wood working skills to make crafts and other itmes and would take them to the Trade Days in Canton, where he would sell his wares.
He is survived by his wife: Imogene Pierce; Son: Danny G. Pierce and his wife Dinah; Daughter: Dannette Pierce; Grandchildren: Deke Pierce and his wife Ann, Derek Pierce and his wife Amy, Drew Pierce and his wife Dari, Dachiele Keeling and her husband Justin, Kirk Dillon and his wife Haley, Natisha Allen and her husband Kyle, and Kyle Harris and his wife Carie; 16 Great-Grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of other extended family and close friends.
To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net. The family of Mr. Pierce is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson.
Kevin James Mote, 39, of Wells, was born December 28, 1972 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. He passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Kevin was an electrician and worked for Shaw Electric. He was involved in all outdoor sports; fishing, hunting, and mudding. His priority was his kids, friends, and fiance, Alicia Denby. Kevin looked only at the positive side of life and enjoyed every little bit of life. He always had a smile on his face that made everyone's day better.
Survivors include his daughter, Lacy Mote of Dustin, Oklahoma; son, Jeffrie Mote of Dustin, Oklahoma; father and mother, Thomas and Barbara Mote of Dustin, Oklahoma; sister and brother-in-law, Tanya and W. B. Cannon of Wells; fiance, Alicia Denby; and a number of other family members and friends.
Graveside services for Kevin will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2012 at Largent Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Gipson Funeral Home.
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com
Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home
07/04/2012
Betty Jane Gilchrist, age 70 of McKinney, formerly of Center, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, July 6, 2012 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, July 05, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the funeral service.
Betty Jane was born September 23, 1941 in Shelby County to Parents, Gene & Billie Bryan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Gene & Billie Bryan and her husband, Royce Gilchrist.
She is survived by
3 Children: Alice Chin & husband Yong of McKinney
Francis Snider & husband, Allen of Elysian Fields
Lee Gilchrist & wife, Laurie of Center
7 Grandchildren
7 Great-Grandchildren
Sister:
Nan O’ Bryan and husband, Clark Glenn Garret of Las Vegas
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
07/03/2012
Patricia June McCaa Vaughn, 65, of Huxley, passed away Monday, July 2, 2012 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1947 in Alto to Ervin McCaa and Emma Monk McCaa. Mrs. Vaughn was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Wes Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
Pallbearers will be Robin Hardy, Tony Hardy, Darren McCaa, Stephen McCaa, Josh Vaughn, and Jody Vaughn.
She is survived by
Husband: Jack Vaughn of Huxley
Daughter: Amy Oswalt and husband, Keith of Huxley
Son: Joel Vaughn and wife, Vina of Ft. Worth
Granddaughter: Haley Parks and husband, Will of Huxley
Future Great Grandson: Easton Parks
Sister: Carol Hardy and husband, Bob of Bullard
Brother: James McCaa and wife, Ruth Ann of Wells
Numerous other relatives
A host of friends
Special care givers: Fran Sledge and Edith Risinger
Preceded in death by
Parents: Ervin McCaa and Emma Monk McCaa
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Effie Lee Dupree was born on December 15, 1915 and left this world on June 30, 2012 at the age of 96½ years of age. She was born in Nacogdoches County, Texas to James F. and Carrie Lee (Ricks) Goodman. She passed from this life in Plano, Collin County, Texas.
Her parents preceded her in death, as did her husband Raymond R. Dupree of Vidor, Texas, and sister Gladys Singleton of Palestine, Texas.
She is survived by: sisters Lois Dockens of Livingston, Texas and Elaine Squyres of Nacogdoches, Texas.
Two sons, Raymond L. Dupree and wife Carol of Dallas, Texas and James E. Dupree and wife Brenda of Schertz, Texas, also survive her. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Greg Dupree and wife Anita of Plano, Kyle Dupree of Fairview, Sara Inman of McAllen, and Raymond D. Dupree of Lufkin. Two great grandchildren, Jason Todd Dupree of Nacogdoches and Averill Skye Dupree of Plano also survive her.
She had lived in Vidor, Texas for 40 years, then in Lufkin, Texas for 4 years, and the last 9 years in Dallas, Texas.
She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed traveling, visiting with relatives and friends, dominos (42), puzzles (picture and crossword), catfish, dessert, spending time at “the lake house” in Milam, Texas.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas. Viewing will be from 12:00 until 2:00 the same day. Burial will be at the adjacent Oaklawn Memorial Park. Due to the summertime heat there will be no graveside service.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/02/2012
Carroll Dale Mills, 79, of Mountain Home, Idaho, passed away June 29, 2012.
He was born August 13, 1932 to Lenox Ray Mills and Verna Wilson Mills.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Lenox and Verna Mills, wife, Barbara Fox Mills, Daughter, Linda Kennedy & Sister, Juanita Spears.
He is survived by:
Wife:
Rena Mills
Sons:
Mark Mills & wife, Ivone of Granda Hill, CO
Paul Mills of Amarillo
John Mills of Victoria
4 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
5 Step-Children
Number of Great Grand Step-Children
Sister:
Geneva Graves & husband, Fairy of Center
Brother:
James Ray Mills & wife, Ann of Wichita Falls
Number of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends
Monroe J. Sepulvado, 91, of the Woods Community in Tenaha, passed away July 1, 2012 at East Texas Medical Center in Carthage. He was born March 17, 1921 in Zwolle, Louisiana to Pete Sepulvado and Mary Ellen Castie Sepulvado. Mr. Sepulvado served in the United States Army and was a member of Holy Temple Pentecostal Church.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Ramah Cemetery with Bro. Oliver Anderson officiating. A military honors service will follow under the direction of VFW Post 8904.
He is survived by
Daughters:
Paulette Coleman of the Woods Community
Becky Long and husband, Jimmy of Conroe
Lou Bienvenu of Cypress
Sons:
Joseph Nathan Bergeron and wife, Mary of Hammond, Louisiana
Paul Wayne Bergeron of Tenaha
Monroe Sepulvado, Jr. of Marshall
Tracy Sepulvado and wife, Evelyn of Marshall
Twenty-six Grandchildren
Twenty-seven Great Grandchildren
Nine Great Great Grandchildren
Sister: Cathryn Sepulvado of Zwolle, Louisiana
A number of nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Pete Sepulvado and Mary Ellen Castie Sepulvado
Wife: Pastor Clara Mae Sepulvado
Brother: Melvin Sepulvado
A special thanks to granddaughter, Toni Renee Wright, for her special love and care.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/01/2012
RaDonna Goodsell Fancher, 57, of Joaquin, Texas, died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Parkwood Nursing Home in Lufkin.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Word of Faith Outreach Center in Joaquin.
Born in Orange on August 1, 1954, RaDonna was the daughter of Donald and Hazel (Hutchison) Goodsell. She was a former resident of Orangefield.
RaDonna retired from the Warren I.S.D. where she taught at Fred Elementary School in Fred.
Preceded in death by her parents and grandparents
RaDonna is survived by her husband, Timothy Fancher of Joaquin; sister, Mary Bonaventure of Houma, Louisiana; and sister and brother-in-law, Jolynn and Jon Mott of Orangefield.
Brother-in-law:
Scott Fancher and wife, Nancy, of Terrell, Texas.
Sisters-in-law:
Sandra Maloy and husband, Tim, of Joaquin, Texas.
Kathy Carrington and husband, Bubba, of Timpson, Texas.
A number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Orangefield Elementary School Library, 9974 FM 105, Orange, Texas 77630.
Cremation was under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
