03/30/2012
Funeral services for Gerald James Stamps, 88, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Timpson, with Bro. Cliff Hughes and Bro. Eric Pledger officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Monday, April 2, 2012, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. Mr. Stamps passed away Sunday, April 01, 2012, in Garrison, TX.
Born November 17, 1923, in Farmerville, LA, Gerald James Stamps was the son of the late Fred C. and Amy (Stilley) Stamps. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in February, 1942, and served until his retirement in 1962. Gerald was a Chief Petty Officer in Weapons Ordinance and saw military action aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific during World War II and also served during the Korean War. While stationed in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Gerald and Avis Ramsey were married July 20, 1945.
After his retirement, Gerald enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his love was for his Lord, his family, and Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 35 years.
Survivors include his wife Avis Ramsey Stamps of Timpson; son Gerald S. Stamps and wife Mary of Timpson; daughters Gay Childs and husband John of Timpson and Lana Satterwhite and husband David of Huxley, TX; daughter-in-law Marianne Stamps Blalock of Marshall, TX; brothers Frank and Virgil Stamps; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Gerald J. Stamps was preceded in death by his stepmother Nell Stamps, son Steven Stamps, brother Bill Stamps, and sister Julia Hunter.
To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral Service for Mr. Willie D. Yarbrough, age 60, will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 1:00p.m. at New Hope C.M.E. Church, Timpson, TX. Rev. W. G. Morris, Officiating. Visitation is Saturday the 31st from 10a.m. to 12:30p.m. at New Hope Church.
Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery.
Mr. Willie D. Yarbrough died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Baylor All Saints Hospital in Ft. Worth, TX.
Survivors: One daughter, Theresa Yarbrough of Fort Worth, One son, Roderick Yarbrough of Timpson, Mother, Ms. Inez Yarbrough of Tyler, One sister, Margie Williamson (Ray) of Tyler, one brother, Donald Yarbrough (Rose) of Timpson, and special friend Brenda Williams of Center.
Dorothea Kiker, 94, of Winnie, formerly of Hamshire, died on March 29, 2012, at the Arboretum of Winnie. A native of Homer, Louisiana and born on November 1, 1917, she had lived in the Hamshire and Winnie areas since 1937.
Dorothea was a seventy-five year member of First United Methodist Church of Winnie-Stowell, where she served faithfully in many different capacities and groups. Dorothea was a nurse with the Winnie Community Hospital and retired after working for twenty-three years. She tirelessly shared her nursing skills with anyone in the community that needed her.
She is survived by her sons, Dale Kiker and his wife, Paula and Ben Kiker and his wife, Connie all of Winnie; daughters, Sandra Sherman and her husband, Jes of China and Sue Carter and her husband, Doyle of Shelbyville; sister, Christine Vandiver of Madison, Tennessee; grandchildren, Debbie Thornton and her husband, Jerry, Shelle Samaha and her husband, Jimmy, Matt Carter, Jay Carter, Ben Kiker, Jr. and his partner, Rick Claeys, Pajé Kiker and her fiancé, Kevin Sonnier, Jordan Kiker, Kelsea Broomas and her husband, Jason, Cullen Kiker, and Cole Kiker and his wife, Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Austin Samaha, Wyatt Samaha, Tanner Racca, and Madison Racca; and a host of family and friends.
Dorothea was preceded in by her parents, Ernest and Gladys Earp; and husband, John Pickens Kiker.
Her family would like to give a special thanks to the Arboretum staff for their loving, compassionate care, especially those on “D” hall.
Dorothea’s funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning, March 31, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church of Winnie-Stowell, 1708 State Hwy 124, with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 134 W. Buccaneer Drive in Winnie. A gathering of her family and friends will be Friday, March 30, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Broussard’s.
Pallbearers will be all ten of her grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Winnie-Stowell, P. O. Box 1570, Winnie, Texas 77665.
Complete and updated information may be found at www.broussards1889.com.
03/29/2012
Marceline Green, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. She was born Mary 26, 1928 in Center to O.L. Parker and Lois Wilburn Parker. Mrs. Green was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm, Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 1:30pm, Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Shelbyville Cemetery with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Johnny Allen officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Jackson, Dan Jackson, Larry Warren, Mac Warren and Jimmy Lout.
She is survived by:
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
Brother: Spencer Parker of Shelbyville
Sisters:
Bernadine Creech of Center
Wanda Reynolds of Buna
Preceded in death by:
Parents: O.L. Parker and Lois Wilburn Parker
Husband: James T. Green
Grandson: Christopher Johnson
Sister: Virginia McDonald
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/27/2012
G.C. (Red) Meyers, 82, of Center, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center. He was born August 19, 1929 in Shelby County to Henry H. Meyers and Luie Sumner Meyers. Mr. Meyers was employed at Tyson for twenty-five years and also worked as a commercial fisherman. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 1:30pm on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Campti Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be Danny Tidwell, Jeffery Sims, Rickie Sims, John Ross Jr., Tommy Hall and Charles Ray Metcalf. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Ross, William “Goose” Holder, Andy Gibbs, Lonnie Ware and Jay Harvey.
He is survived by:
Sons:
Danny Meyers and wife, Osla of Joaquin
Steven Harvey and wife, Elizabeth of Shelbyville
Bobby Harvey and wife, Amanda of Nacogdoches
Marcus Berry of El Paso
Seven Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Henry H. Meyers and Luie Sumner
Wife: Jo Dale Harvey
Daughter: Wendy Nicole Harvey
Sister: Odale Meyers Sims
Brother: Cotton Meyers
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/26/2012
Evie Lena Fletcher, 92, of Center, passed away March 25, 2012 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was born October 26, 1919 in Choice, Texas to William Henry Stanley and Mae Kennon Stanley. Mrs. Fletcher was a graduate of Center High School and Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches. She was a school teacher for many years. On November 27, 1940, Mrs. Fletcher married Sherman Hugh Fletcher, who preceded her in death in 2005. She was a member of the Hurst Street Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing.
Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
She is survived by:
2 Children:
Hugh Stanley Fletcher and wife, Pat of LaPorte
Sarah Margaret Fletcher of Center
Grandson: Clinton Grant Fletcher and wife, Julie of Deer Park
Great Grandchildren:
Hailey Sarah Fletcher
Colton Grant Fletcher
Brother: Lamar (Bill) Stanley of Spring Branch
Preceded in death by:
Husband: Sherman Hugh Fletcher
Parents: William Henry Stanley and Mae Kennon Stanley
Brother: Leycester (Buck) Stanley
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Aaron Ross Bridwell 90, of Baytown, Texas went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Aaron was born on October 13, 1921 in Center, Texas to Otto and Naomi (Bishop) Bridwell. Aaron served his country and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and then worked and retired from Arco Steel. When he wasn’t busy working some of his hobbies were hunting, gardening, raising cattle, working on cars, feeding birds and spending time with his family and friends. Aaron was a very strong hardworking man who had a great sense of humor and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Ruth Bridwell; sons, Eddie Bridwell, James Bridwell, Billy Bridwell; sisters, Clio Long and Clara Martin, brother Warren Bridwell.
Aaron is survived by his daughter, Carol Fabian of Baytown; daughter, Dorothy Murphy and husband Tommy of Center; daughter-in-law, Beth Ann Bridwell of Baytown; 12 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm at Sterling-White Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 12:00pm at White Rock cemetery outside of Center, Texas.
Services have been entrusted to Sterling-White Funeral Home 11011 Crosby-Lynchburg Rd, Highlands, Texas 77562. The family would like to thank Cedar Bayou Home and Baytown Home for their loving care for Aaron and friendship to the family. And also thank you to Odyssey Hospice for his final care. To send the family condolences please visit www.sterlingwhite.com
03/25/2012
Mrs. Dell Tamplin, 82, of Huxley, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 in Port Arthur. She was born February 9, 1930 in Shelby County to Jerry Metcalf and Vera Windham Metcalf. She was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Gordon Vaughn and Rev. Wes Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
Pallbearers will be Ken Tamplin, Ron Tamplin, Greg Tamplin, Tommy Tamplin, Tanner Jorgensen and Jared Porter.
She is survived by hHusband: Weldon (Chuck) Tamplin of Huxley
Daughters:
Susan Angelle and husband, Glen of Port Neches
Vicki Smith and husband, Jerry of New Braunfels
Grandchildren:
Hayley Jorgensen
Tanner Jorgensen
Jared Porter
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Jerry Metcalf and Vera Windham Metcalf
2 Brothers
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Haden, age 92, of Tatum, TX, will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Dale Purdy and Mr. Bill Lainus officiating. Interment will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Haden passed away on Saturday morning, March 24, 2012, in Henderson.
Emma Doris Watson Haden was born on June 23, 1919, in Center, Shelby County, TX, the second daughter of B. and Ella Madden Watson. Mrs. Haden married James Hilliard “J.H.” Haden on Feb. 18, 1939, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 1988. She most of her life in the East Texas area and attended the Grand Bluff Baptist Church as well as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mrs. Haden owned and operated Haden Grocery Store in Harrison County for many years. She retired from Brookshire Bros. Grocery in Marshall after many years of employment. Mrs. Haden loved to garden and was a former member of the Rebekah Lodge.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and five siblings, Annie B. Watson, George Glen Watson, Marlin Watson, Mozelle Watson Haden, and J.C. Watson.
Mrs. Haden is survived by:
children, James Richard Haden and wife Linda of Tatum
Jerry L. Haden and wife Beverly of Tatum
and Judy Haden Williams and husband Robert of Tatum
Siblings, Helen Watson McCann of Marshall
Francis Watson Sipes of Tatum
Galen Watson of Olympia, Wash.
and Johnny Watson of Del Rio
9 grandchildren
17 great-grandchildren
and 6 great-great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends also survive Mrs. Haden.
Serving as pallbearers are Michael Haden, Byron Haden, Adrian Haden, Barry Haden, Steven Williams, Michael Morton, and Thomas Perry
If desired, memorials may be made to Angel Care Hospice, 209 US Highway 79 N, #102, Henderson, TX 75652.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.
03/23/2012
Michael Lee Ballard, 57, passed away on March 22, 2012, in Houston, Texas. He was born January 15, 1955, in Center, TX to Jerry Don and Emma Jean Ballard.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Don brother, Daniel Bryan; and son, Daniel Lee.
Michael is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly
Mother and Step-father, Emma Jean and Stacy Ballard
Daughter, Melanie
brother, Donny Howard
two grandchildren, Caleb and Michael
along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Memorial Oaks, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, with funeral service to follow immediately in the chapel at 12 p.m. A lunch reception will be served after the conclusion of service.
Visitation will again be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Woods United Methodist Church, 127 CR 4262, in Tenaha, TX, 75974, with graveside services at 12 p.m. at Woods Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Houston Hospice at www.houstonhospice.org , or to Woods Cemetery at the above address, C/O David and Gail Flemings.
Online condolences may be offered at www.memorialoaksfunerals.com.
Jewel Nelda “Nell” Sanford, age 81, of Groveton formerly of Center, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Mangum Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00pm.
Mrs. Sanford was born August 18, 1930 in Newton County, Texas to parents, Cara Clay & Emma Beatrice (Rea) Newberry. She retired from Tyson Foods in Center after working there for many years. She loved to quilt & crochet and she was very proud of her 10 children, 23 grandchildren & 19 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Cara Clay Newberry & Emma Beatrice Rea Newberry, Husband, Robert Sanford, Daughter, Ada Rasberry, Son, W.C. Sanford, Granddaughter, Crystal Johnson and Sister, Helen Fontaine.
She is survived by:
8 Children:
Linda Adams & O’Neal McCauley of Nacogdoches
Betty Byrd & husband, Bill of Channelview
Robert Sanford of Wartrace, TN
Oveta “Geeter” Pyburn & husband, Sonny of Nashville, TN
Vada Skelton & husband, Jimmy of Garrison
Jeanie Moore of Groveton
Mikel Sanford of Channelview
David Sanford & wife, Shauna of Center
23 Grandchildren
19 Great Grandchildren
Sister-in-law:
Ruth Sanford of Center
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers:
Dustin Sanford, Jason Skelton, Steve Adams, Jr., Brandon Johnson,
Mikel Moore, Dakota Sanford, Devin Sanford & Devin Murray
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Albert W. Windham, 95, of Center, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at Pine Grove Nursing Center in Center. He was born October 27, 1916 in Center to Lonnie L. Windham and Velma McGee Windham. Mr. Windham was employed at Old’s Supermart for twenty-five years and also worked as a farmer, rancher and carpenter. He was of the Baptist faith.
Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Tom Watkins, Jeff Webster, Billy Williams, Larry Williams, Steve Barr, Charles Barr and Terry Walton. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Williams, Billy Mac Walton and Buford Weaver.
He is survived by:
Wife: Pearline Windham of Center
Son: David Windham and wife, Bonnie of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Janet Hughes and husband, Edward of Carthage
Darla Smith and husband, Carey of Nashville
Cathryn Windham of Terlingua
William Windham of Nacogdoches
Allison Gallegos and husband, Ed of Jonesboro
Great Grandchildren:
Brittany Breaux of Nashville
Harrison Windham of Strawn
Special Friend: Paul Breaux of Center
Brother: Preston Windham of Center
A number of nieces, nephews and cousins
A host of friends
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Lonnie L. Windham and Velma McGee Windham
Son: William Henry Windham
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Dale Santford Schuler passed away, March 22, 2012, in San Augustine, Tx. He was born July 30, 1932 to Ralph Ruehle Schuler and Esthes May Dow Schuler in Custer County, South Dakota. He was a good father and a great grandfather. He loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his family. He owned his own business Schuler &Sons Construction in Grand Prairie,TX for many years. Special thanks to the staff at Trinity Rehab for the love and care Dale received while there.
He had requested to be cremated, and no services are planned at this time. He has requested that his ashes be spread over his parents gravesite in Upper Sandusky, OH.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Ruehle Schuler, mother Esthes May Dow Schuler and sister Grace Piecha.
He is survived by:
Daughter: Cheryl and husband Danny Green of Shelbyville, Tx
Son: Robert D. Schuler of Wisconsin
Grandson: Robert D. Schuler, Jr. and wife Cassie of Wisconsin
Great-grandson: Mason Schuler of Wisconsin
Brothers:
Charles Schuler and wife Judy of Carey, OH
And Gerald 'Skeet' Schuler and wife Juanita of Marion, OH
Numerous nieces and nephews
Extended family
Fred and Bess Green of Shelbyville, TX
Special Grandkid, Matthew Green, Emily Green & Amy Green Wharton of Annapolis,MD
Charles and Pat Hooker of Nacogdoches, TX
Lynda K. Russell and Phil Henningan of Center, TX And staff of Trinity Rehab in San Augustine
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/22/2012
Clarence Vernon Peace, age 71, of New Boston, TX died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at his home in New Boston, TX. He was born September 9, 1940 in Center, TX. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired from 25 year career in law enforcement.
Visitation will be Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Comforter Funeral Home, New Boston, TX. Services will be held at 11:30, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Comforter Funeral Home in New Boston, TX followed by an interment at 3:00 P.M., at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center, TX. Under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.
He is survived by his daughter, Geneva Carpenter Rainer of Humble, TX, two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Cindy Carpenter of Springtown, TX., Mark and Tina Peace of New Boston, TX., Ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Two Brothers and sisters-in-law, John & Jean Peace of Norman, OK., and Bruce and Ramona Peace of Pearland,TX
03/21/2012
Aaron John Meche passed away on March 20, 2012 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 8, 1934 to the late Elphege and Ailene Mire Meche of Duson, Louisiana. He served in Calcasieu Parish as Ward 4 Marshal, Chief of Police of Westlake, and worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Department. He was in Law enforcement for over forty years. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Westlake and a Charter Member of Knights of Columbus #5755 in Westlake, La. He moved with his wife to Tenaha, Texas in 1998 and attended St. Williams Catholic Church in Carthage, Texas. He enjoyed gardening until Parkinson disease wouldn’t allow him to do it anymore. Aaron loved people and enjoyed helping anyone he could as long as his health allowed.
Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Zola Kyle Meche, three sons, Kyle, Meche of Tenaha, Texas, Kirk Meche of Sulphur, La. And Karl Meche and wife Janis Lyons Meche of Moss Bluff, La One (1) grandson, Aaron Gregory Meche, three (3) granddaughters, Kirstin Aline Meche, Amelia Christine Meche, and Ella Grace Meche. Also survived by two brothers, Leeward Meche of Church Point, La, Harold Meche of Mire, La. Two Sisters, Lee Moreaux and husband Alvin of Thibodeaux, La. And Liz Veronie of Lake Charles. Also brother-in-law Emory Richard of Opelousas, La.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Leora Richard, parents Elphege and Ailene Meche, and his brother-in-law Emerson Veronie.
Visitation for Mr. Meche will be Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary at 6:00 pm. Funeral Services will be Friday at 10:00 am at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, Deacon Garrett Caraway will officiate. Graveside services will be at Old Center Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas at 4:00 pm.
Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net
Daphine Slatter Whitlock, 79, of Center, passed away March 20, 2012 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. She was born June 16, 1932 in Neuville to James Thomas Slatter and Loucile Stricken Slatter. Mrs. Whitlock was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Newbern Chapter #1135, where she served as a Past Worthy Matron. She was of the Methodist faith.
Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, March 23, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Basel Slatter officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Basel Slatter, James Welch Jr., A.V. Slatter, Jr., Rondall Slatter, Lewis Kim Welch and Marty Montoya. Honorary pallbearers will be her boys at Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149.
She is survived by husband, Winifred Whitlock of Center
Sons:
George A. Whiltock and wife, Joan of Little Rock, Arkansas
David W. Whitlock of Center
Grandchildren:
Celeste Montoya of Silsbee
Jon Whitlock of Beaumont
Samantha Whitlock of Beaumont
Chris Davis and wife, Valarie of Little Rock, Arkansas
Rusty Short and wife, Amanda of Little Rock, Arkansas
Great Grandchildren:
Jayden Montoya
Lilly Montoya
Dominique Montoya
Sisters:
Reta Betcher of Beaumont
Peaches Conway of Center
Preceded by:
Parents: J.T. and Loucile Slatter
Brothers: A.V. Slatter and Quinton Slatter
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/20/2012
A service for Vicky Diane Ellison, 61 of Crosby Texas, formerly of Andrews Texas will be held March 24, 2012 at 2:00pm at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, 1554 State Hwy 7 East, Center, TX 75935.
Vicky entered into rest on March 16th at her home in Crosby Texas after battling cancer.
She was born to Lee and Doris Hadaway in Lubbock Texas on June 2, 1950. She attended Andrews High School. Later she obtained her GED and attended Howard College for Interpreting. She worked at Kirby West in Andrews TX for 14 years and was currently working at A Plus Modular Services, Inc in Crosby Texas and has for the past 11 years.
She was proceeded in death by her husband Gary Eugene Ellison. She is survived by her parents Mr. & Mrs Lee Hadaway of Carbon TX; Sisters Kay Ellis and Dewayna Duley of new Braunfels TX; Brother Bo Hadaway of Murray Kentucky; Daughters Jan Holguin and husband Jessie of Andrews TX, Jennifer Scott and husband Allen of Levelland TX, Jeri Blake and husband Shane of New Caney TX, Trista Acosta and Husband Tito of Crosby TX; Sons Charlie Ellison and wife Mandi of Lubbock TX, Arthur Ellison and wife Monica of Odessa TX; 18 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/19/2012
Jewel Barrett Reid, age 94 of Rusk County, TX, passed away March 16, 2012. She was born January 5, 1918, to Frank G. and Sarah (Seelbach) Barrett.
Jewel is survived by her children: Jewelene Hendrix and husband Billy, Judy Russell, Pam Brautigan and husband Marvin; grandchildren: Mike Lunsford and wife Debbie, Lisa Hughes and husband Randy, Michael Fitzgerald and wife Nikki, Chris Smith and wife Libby; 5 great-grandchildren, numerous great nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Graveside services will be held 2:00pm Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Woodlawn Heights Cemetery south of Mt. Enterprise, TX.
Evaline M. Jacki Williams, 73, of Center, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born August 8, 1938 in Laughton, Oklahoma to Ernest Wise Stimpson and Maxine Betsworth Stimpson.
Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Michael Scates, Lloyd Scates, Brandon Simmons, Steve Parker, Randy Fountain and John Kevin Cosby.
She is survived by:
Husband: Billy E. Williams of Center
Daughters:
Athena Sigmon of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Tammy Davis and husband, Larry of Center
Deana Michelle Jackson and husband, Joel of Chattanooga, Oklahoma
Son: Douglas Melvyn Olinger of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Fourteen Grandchildren
A number of great grandchildren
Brother: Earnest Wise Stimpson, Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada
Sister: Lynn Whipple and husband, Darrell of Edmond, Oklahoma
Mother-in-law: Elizabeth Vaudine Adams of Center
Sisters-in-law:
Barbara Scates and husband, Jerry of Center
Gay Adams and husband, Steve of San Angelo
Brothers-in-law:
Glenn Williams of Johnson City
Jeff Coats of Center
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Ernest Wise Stimpson and Maxine Betsworth Stimpson
Brothers: Wiley Stimpson and Tim Stimpson
Son: Charles Vincent Sandusky
Sisters-in-law: Nancy Williams and Wanda Coats
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Duglas Lee Hightower Sr., 69 of San Augustine, Texas, passed away March 18, 2012 at his residence in San Augustine County. He was born October 22, 1942 in San Augustine County, Texas to Vernon Hightower and Louise Evans Hightower. He was a deacon at Grapevine Missionary Baptist Church and had a degree from Fraith Bible Institute. His occupation was a carpenter. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 19, 2012 at 3pm at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Funeral services will be March 20, 2012 at 2pm in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Robert Byley, Bro. Weldon Blackmon, and Bro. Cliff Durham to officiate. Interment will follow in Dickerson Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Martha McGee Hightower of San Augustine
Sons:
Duglas Lee Hightower Jr. and wife Danielle of Lufkin
Marshall Hightower of Etoile
Daughters:
Dorinda Byley and husband Robert of San Augustine County
Michell Durham and husband Cliff of San Augustine County
Grandchildren:
Tyler and wife Kelly
Christopher and wife Kaitlyn
Hagen, Brittany, Chance, Jennifer
Great-grandchild: Kolby
Brothers
Carlton Wayne and Wayne Hightower
Vernon ray Hightower
Jerry Neal and Debbie Hightower
Sister: Ann and Charles Lowe
Mother-in-law: Marie McGee of San Augustine
Preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Louise Hightower; brothers: Marvin Hightower Jr., Wyman Doyle Hightower; father-in-law: Sam McGee
Online obituary and condolences can be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts
03/18/2012
Linda Darlene Hall, age 64, of Timpson, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012.
She was born September 14, 1947, in Abilene, Texas, and had lived in Shelby County, Texas, for a number of years. Mrs. Hall was a homemaker, dedicated to taking care of her family.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth W. Hall Sr. of Timpson, Texas; sons, Jeffery Green and fiance Kathy Anderson of Katy, Texas, and Kenneth Hall Jr. and wife Carmen of Houston, Texas; daughter-in-law, Traci Green of Fort Worth, Texas; granddaughters, Katelyn Green and Morgan Green, both of Fort Worth, Texas, Brianna Hall of Houston, Texas, and Laura Anderson of Katy, Texas; and three sisters, Donna Smith of Tipton, Oklahoma, Sheila Samples and husband Royce of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Carol Wright and husband Jay of Granbury, Texas.
She was preceded in death by a son, Mark Green.
Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North St. in Nacogdoches, Texas, with Bro. Bill David Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Old Union Cemetery, located off County Road 732.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 19, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf, located at 5400 North St. in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North St. in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
03/17/2012
Charlie Mae Goodwin (82) of Center died, Thursday March 15, 2012. Funeral services will be at St. John Baptist Church, Center, Texas, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at 11:00am. Pastor Marlin Cloudy will be officiating.
Survivors:
Daughter, Naretta Crosby (Arthur Ray)
Grandson, Kevin Goodwin (Lindsey)
Sister, Addie B. Brown
Burial will be at St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Hicks Chapel. Services are under the direction of Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas.
03/16/2012
Mark Allen Ray, 39, of Center, passed away March 15, 2012 in Center. He was born June 30, 1972 in Carthage to Oather Marvin Ray and Jackie Lou Thompson Ray. He was of the Assembly of God faith.
No services are planned at this time.
He is survived by:
Wife: Kay Ray of Center
Son: Zachary Ray of Victoria
Daughter: Michelle Kasa of Norway
Brother: Billy Ray of Center
Step-brother: Terry Compte of Timpson
A number of other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Oather & Jackie Lou Ray
Sister: Vickie Ray
Nephew: Dakota Thompson
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/15/2012
Nelwyn Glyn Carriker Hann, surrounded by her family, died on March 15, 2012. Private memorial services are pending at DFW National Cemetery for Buddy, who was a veteran in WWll, and Nelwyn.
Nelwyn was born on May 2, 1926 to R A. & Hazel Carriker in Center, Texas. She met and married Warren (Buddy) Hann on Dec. 24, 1945, while attending Stephen F Austin State College in Nacogdoches. They made their home in Sulphur,LA for over 60 years.
Nelwyn was active in her church, Maplewood United Methodist, for 60 years. She also performed as a line dancer with the Silver Strutters, winning numerous medals at the Senior Louisiana Olympics. Nelwyn volunteered as a Pink Lady at Cameron Calcasieu Hospital for many years. She was an artist by hobby and shared many of her paintings with family and friends.
Nelwyn moved to Mansfield in 2010, where she lived with her sister until her death. The family wishes to thank Community Hospice and Comfort Keepers for their support and compassion they provided for Nelwyn in her final weeks.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Hann, and her parents.
Nelwyn is survived by her daughter, Kathy Phillips; son, Kim Hann; sister, Cynthia Carriker Williams (Sonny); niece, Lori Tipton; nephew, Kirby Williams (Julie); and many cousins and dear friends.
Services under the direction of Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield, Texas.
Jerry Dickinson, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. He was born June 19, 1932 in Port Arthur, Texas to Don B. Dickinson and Anna Mae Morvant Dickinson. Mr. Dickinson served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Shelbyville ISD School Board for over a decade. He attended Shelbyville Methodist Church and was a member of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, March 16, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. A funeral service including Masonic honors will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel. A military honors graveside service will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center under the direction of VFW Post #8904.
Pallbearers will be Kelly Parker, Joe Tom Schillings, Dr. Ray West, Doug Turk, Larry Warren, Larry Horn, Jordan Horn and Mark Leach. Honorary pallbearers will be Trever Doggett, Maxie Doggett, Gene McDaniel, Gordon McDonald, Bryan Dickinson, Michael Dickinson and Ray Barlow.
He is survived by:
Wife: Barbara Dickinson of Shelbyville
Son: Gerald Dickinson, Jr. of Stafford
Daughter: Susan Milford and husband, David of Waskom
Grandson: Jamie Dickinson and wife, Billie of Porter
Granddaughters:
Angie Medrano and husband, Juan of Pittsburg
Leslie Milford of Waskom
Shannon Milford of Waskom
Great Grandson: Corey Bedford of Pittsburg
Great Granddaughter: Hollie Bedford of Pittsburg
Nephews: Bryan and Michael Dickinson
A number of other nieces and nephews
Brothers-in-law:
Trever Doggett and wife, Margie
Maxie Doggett and wife, Sammie
Sisters-in-law:
Patricia McDonald and husband, Gordon
Brenda McDaniel and husband, Gene
Billie Barr
Preceded in death by:
Son: Roy Thomas Dickinson
Parents: Don B. Dickinson and Anna Mae Morvant Dickinson
Brother: Don B. Dickinson, Jr.
Sister: Anna Lou Dickinson
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Ida Lofton, 87, of Garrison, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in Garrison, Texas. She was born April 28, 1924 in Columbia, LA to Joseph Perot and Larua Holems Perot. She was a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 12:30pm to 2pm at Cold Springs Baptist Church in Garrison, Texas. Funeral services will follow at 2pm with Bro. Bill Jones to officiate. Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison, Texas.
She is survived by son, Thomas H. Lofton and wife Ina of Garrison, Texas
Brothers:
Frank Perot of Columbia, LA
Ree Perot of Columbia, LA
Host of other friends, nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by husband, Obey Lofton; 2 sons, Robert Lofton and Tim Lofton and parents.
Pallbearers: Jimmy Matlock, Joey Cranford, George Muckleroy, Howard Cozart, Tomy Cozart, and Mike Cozart
Honorary Pallbearer: Roger Dale Cranford
Funeral services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
03/14/2012
Judith Ann Perkins Taylor, 69, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, formerly of Center, Texas, was born July 3, 1942, in Stuttgart to Wayman and Virginia Perkins. She died Monday, March 12, 2012, at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Maumelle.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Duane Taylor; her daughter, Michelle Taylor Hoover (husband Danny) of Conway; two sons, Steve Taylor (wife Susan) of Pine Bluff and Jason Taylor (wife Traci) of Whitehouse, Texas; and her grandchildren, Dustin Hoover, Wesley Hoover, Emily Hoover, Lauren Taylor, Zachary Taylor, Ashlee Taylor and Avery Taylor. She is also survived by her sister, Jerry Bise (husband Rodney) of Heber Springs; brother, Art Perkins (wife Susan) of Lonoke; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Charles Wayman Perkins.
Judy will be remembered for her love of family, friends, flowers and gardening. Her favorite flower was the lily. She also loved to cook and entertain family and friends. She was always looking out for others and trying to help everyone before she helped herself.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at First Christian Church with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or First Christian Church.
Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.
Services under the direction of Turpin Funeral Home, Stuttgart, AR.
03/13/2012
James Earl “Butch” Snider, 68, of Center, passed away March 13, 2012 in Nacogdoches. He was born February 8, 1944 to Jessie Snider and Verna Lou Moore Snider. Mr. Snider worked as a fuel mechanic at Texas Utility Mining Company, where he retired after thirty-six years of service. He was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church in Center. Butch loved fishing, hunting and motorcycle riding with his friends, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham, Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Short Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be John Yarborough, Shane West, Joe Steed, Artie Crow, Johnny Magby, Bob Collier, James Hagler and Travis Brittain. Honorary pallbearers will be Scooter Johnson, Jackie Cannon, Calvin Cannon, John Barbee, Ricky Barbee and Archie Barbee, Jr.
He is survived by:
Wife: Vicky Barbee Snider of Center
Sons:
Jeremy Snider and wife, Ashley of Tenaha
Jimmy Snider and wife, Debby of Tenaha
Allen Snider and wife, Frances of Elysian Fields
Mother: Verna Lou Moore Snider of Center
Grandchildren:
Levi, Josh, Chris and Melissa Snider
Emily Dickinson
Great Grandchildren:
Jesse, Judson and AndieLeigh Snider
Rylan and Ryden Dickinson
Madelynn Williams
Sisters:
Sandra Harvey and husband, Mark of Center
Norma Moore of Signo
Brothers:
Billy M. Snider and wife, Debbie of Center
Travis Snider of Center
Gary Snider and wife, Rhonda of Center
Brothers-in-law:
John Barbee and wife, Geenie of Center
Ray Barbee and wife, Rosa of Center
Archie Barbee and wife, Cindy of Center
Donald Barbee and wife, Julie of Logansport, Louisiana
Ricky Barbee of Center
Sisters-in-law:
Barbara McDonald of Garrison
Joann Rushing and husband, Bill of Center
Linda Cougler and husband, Everett of Center
Ronda Holloway and husband, Robert of Center
Carolyn Harkness and husband, Ricky of Center
Sharon Barbee of Shelbyville
A number of nieces, nephews and cousins
A host of friends
Preceded in death by:
Grandson: Jarrod Paul Snider
Father: Jessie Snider
Brother: Jerry Snider and wife, Bobbie
Brothers-in-law: Elmer Moore, Bobby Barbee and William Marshall Barbee
Sister-in-law: Beverly Walker
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Relda “Jane” Busby, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday March 13, 2012 at her daughter’s home in Corsicana, TX.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, TX.
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Center, Texas, with Brother Carl Smith officiating and grandsons serving as pallbearers. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Relda Jane was born on November 11, 1922 to Birt Knight & Mary Huffman Marks in Gurdon, AR. She was married to Richard Howard Busby, Sr. and they moved to Center in 1959. They were married for 64 years and had three daughters and one son. As an active member of First Baptist Church in Center for 50 years, Jane taught the Martha Class for many years and served on Bereavement and Prayer Committees. In earlier years she was a member of the Center Garden Club. She enjoyed working in her home for her family, helping others in need, and working alongside her husband while they built a lake home on Toledo Bend for the family and remodeled a historical home in Shelbyville, TX. In her last years Jane faithfully attended Calvary Worship in Corsicana while living with her daughter, Joyce & Family.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard H. Busby, Sr., brothers, James Raymond Marks, Rea Dod Marks and sisters, Ardell Marks McDonald, and Anna Glendyne Marks Beard.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Kathleen Smith & husband Howard, Jr. of Lewisville, TX, Jacquilyn Cochran and husband Gregg of Round Rock, TX, Richard Howard Busby, Jr. and wife Jolene of Center, TX, and Joyce Cawthorn and her husband Roy of Corsicana, TX. She is survived by 9 grandchildren, Howard G. Smith, III, of Lewisville, TX, Ryan McClain of Denver, CO, Mary Bracken & husband Ben of Midland, TX, Jennifer Windham & husband Jonathan, of Center, TX, Byron “Trey” McDonald, of Corsicana, TX, Richard H. Busby, III of Haltom City, TX, Timothy Yancy, Thomas Cawthorn, and Austin Yancy of Corsicana, TX. Great grandchildren include Nicholas Windham, Rhiannon Windham, and Christopher McDonald.
Jane was a faithful witness for Jesus Christ to her family and the world. Jane cherished Ms Mary Terry and her best friend Velma McElroy.
The family wants to express its heartfelt thanks to Cedar Lake Hospice in Corsicana for their special care and Calvary Worship for their loving support.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Center, TX “Lottie Moon Offering” or Calvary Worship Center, “Youth Ministry”, Corsicana, TX.
An online guest book is available at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com by selecting the Relda “Jane” Busby obituary.
03/12/2012
Cecil Morris Robinson, 76 of Houston, Texas passed away March 8, 2012 in Tomball, Texas. He was born September 18, 1935 in Tyler, Texas to Cecil Carl Robinson and Sarah Turner Robinson. He was a member of Kleinwood Church of Christ in Spring, Texas and was retired from Kemper Insurance Company.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 9:30am at Cypress Creek Community Center in Spring, Texas with Bro. Ardle Brown to officiate. Interment will be held at 4:30pm at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison, Texas.
He is survived by son, Brett Robinson and wife, Heather of Houston, Texas
Daughter, Cheryl Robinson Dennis and husband, Troy of Austin, Texas
7 Grandchildren
Sister, Lynn Shirley of Cumby, Texas
Preceded in death by wife, Mattie Jo Robinson; parents, Cecil and Sarah Robinson
Funeral services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas
03/10/2012
Sidney Rickey Wiggins, 48, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012 at his residence in Joaquin. He was born August 6, 1963 in Carthage, Texas to Roger Wiggins and Billie Sholar Wiggins. Mr. Wiggins was welder and a member of Old Home Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Hollis Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Cool Springs Cemetery in Logansport, LA.
Pallbearers will be Larry Pipes, Roy Cheatwood, John Sholar, Marlin Spears, Richard Sholar and Jedediah Smith.
He is survived by wife, Sheila Wiggins of Joaquin
Daughters:
Miranda Wiggins of Logansport
Ali Fields and husband Paden of Logansport
Ami Durham and husband Harold of Logansport
Step-Son:
Ryan McGee of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Eli Fields of Logansport
Ryan McGee of Logansport
Sister, Teresa Stephens and husband Rodney of Logansport
Brother, Randall Wiggins and wife Zada of Gary
Father, Roger Wiggins of Galloway
Nieces:
Cierra Stephens and Katlyn Stephens of Logansport
Nephew:
Phillip Wiggins and wife Tara of Nacogdoches
Preceded in death by:
Son, Bradley Wiggins
Mother, Billie Sholar Wiggins
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/09/2012
James Raymond Killgore, 47, of Center, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 in Nacogdoches. He was born December 7, 1964 in Galveston to Jerry Killgore and Patricia Weaver Ousley Killgore. Mr. Killgore owned and operated Creations Jewelry in Center for many years. He was a member of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 in Center, Center Noon Lions Club, and Word of Faith Outreach Center in Joaquin.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00am, Monday, March 12, 2012 at Word of Faith Outreach Center in Joaquin with Bro. Chris Welch officiating.
He is survived by:
Mother, Pat Ousley of Joaquin
Brother, John Killgore and wife, Leigh of Houston
Aunt, Carol Randall of Houston
Preceded in death by:
Father, Jerry Killgore
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Gladys Pauline Anders Alford of San Augustine, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2012, in Marshall, Texas, at the age of 97.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM, on Monday, March 12, 2012, in Chapel of the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home with Reverend Frank Holrath officiating. Interment is to follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home on Sunday, March 11, 2012, from 5-7 PM.
Gladys Pauline Anders Alford was born on September 27, 1914, to Price Davenport Anders and Fannie Mitchell Anders, in San Augustine, Texas. She graduated from San Augustine High School in 1933. Gladys married Felter Luther Alford on March 17, 1934.
Gladys is survived by her son, Dr. Donald W. Alford, daughter-in-law, Jane Beck Alford of Marshall, Texas; grandson, John Matthew Alford, grand-daughter-in-law, Andrea Santmyer Alford; great grandson, Noah Matthew Alford of Sterling, Virgina; brother, Aubrey D. Anders; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gladys was very proud of her grandson and granddaughter-in-law, John and Andrea Alford; and her great grandson, Noah Matthew Alford.
Gladys is preceded in death by her husband Felter Luther Alford; son, Kenneth Earl Alford; parents Price Davenport Anders and Fannie Mitchell Anders; brothers, Samuel Jesse Anders; Annis Perry Anders; Joe Bailey Anders, and Fred Anders.
Gladys was a member of the Liberty Hill Baptist Church in San Augustine, Texas. She was a member of The Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. She lived most of her life in San Augustine except for the past six years we she lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Donald W. Alford, in Marshall, Texas.
Gladys was a homemaker for most of her life and also worked as a sales clerk in a store in San Augustine for 14 years. Gladys loved nature, especially flowers and gardening. While at home, she enjoyed gospel quartet singing and began singing in her family quartet at an early age. She enjoyed meeting and fellowshipping with people throughout her life. She enjoyed traveling with her immediate family to many beautiful places in the United States including Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Atlanta, Georgia; Orlando, Florida; and other places.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Hill Baptist Church of Liberty Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be offered or on line obituary viewed at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial services for Judge Crawford Parker, Jr., 83, of Delray, will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 11, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Carthage. Dr. Dale Reed and Rick McPherson will officiate at the memorial service. Services are under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. A memorial marker will be placed at Conner Cemetery in Beckville.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hawthorn Funeral Home March 10, 2012. Judge Parker died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at home. Crawford Duane Parker, Jr was born August 13, 1928 in Beckville. He was one of two children born to Crawford Duane Parker Sr. and Euna Beatrice Ellis Parker. He attended school in Beckville, and then the University of Texas. While he did not serve overseas, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1954, he met and married Elizabeth (Beth) Harris, of Beckville. Parker attended law school at South Texas College of Law, earning a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree in 1958. During those years he supported himself and his young family working at J.C. Penney's and as a bricklayer. After graduation Parker, with his wife and two young children, returned to Panola County, where he entered the practice of law. In 1960, he was elected Panola County Attorney, an office he held until 1972 when he declined to run for a fourth term, and elected to enter private practice. He was appointed by the Commissioner’s Court to the newly created County Court at Law and held that position from 1983 until his health forced his retirement in 1996. Throughout his life, Judge Parker was devoted to his family, the practice of law, and the Democratic party. He was a member of the Panola County Bar Association and was a member of the State Bar of Texas for more than fifty years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Nelwyn Parker Thurman, son Crawford Duane Parker, III, and great grandson William David Stickel.
Judge Parker is survived by his devoted wife Beth, children Donna Beth and Ron Singleton, Cara Beth Parker, Elaine and Rick McPherson, Penny Lowrey; grandchildren Maribeth and Chris Stickel, Michael Ayers, Billy Ayers, Crawford (Ford) Duane Parker IV, Sarah Beth Parker, Rachel McPherson, Joel McPherson, Daniel McPherson, Justin Lowrey, Jon Lowrey, and Jacob Lowrey; extended family Sharon Thurman Ivey, Erin Ivey Oliver and husband Ben Oliver, Marty and Grace Thurman, Liza and Shane Woodfin, April Thurman, along with many other extended family members.
Honorary pallbearers are Warren Biggs, Billy Carter, Gay Lynn Harris, Dr. Wayne Kyle, Walter Parker, Buck Reid, and Panola County Bar Association members.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Judge Parker's name may be made to the Conner Cemetery Association, at 3663 US Hwy 79 S, Carthage, TX 75633, or to Heart's Way Hospice in Carthage. An online guestbook may be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com.
The life of Jack Ray Goodwyn, 77, of Longview, will be celebrated on Saturday, March 10, 2012, with interment at 11 a.m. at Rosewood Park Cemetery and a 1:30 p.m. memorial service at First Baptist Church of Longview.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today, March 9, 2012, at Welch Funeral Home. He died Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel (Ell) Lout and Armon Gordon Goodwyn and his sisters, Ouida Romano and Peggy Hudgins.
Goodwyn attended public schools in Orange, excelling in sports and academics, and he graduated as valedictorian of Stark High School. He received academic and athletic scholarships from Baylor University, where he played baseball and studied chemistry. Goodwyn received his bachelor's and doctorate degrees in chemistry from Baylor University in 1956 and 1960, respectively.
He married his high school sweetheart, Eloise McKinley, August 15, 1955. The Goodwyns moved to Longview in 1960 when he began his career with Eastman Chemical Co. (formerly a part of Eastman Kodak). His assignments at Eastman included positions of increasing responsibility in research and development, product development, administration and manufacturing. He was the first manager of the environmental affairs group. He retired March 31, 1997, as director of communications and public affairs after a career of nearly 37 years.
Goodwyn was active in church activities and faithfully attended many Bible study classes at First Baptist Church. He also served many years as a member of the deacon group, including one term as chair. He enjoyed the opportunity to serve through the church.
Goodwyn also played a role in the area business community. In 1992, he received both the Longview Chamber of Commerce's prestigious "Award for Service to Public Education" and the Key Communication Award from The Texas Schools Public Relations Association. Goodwyn was also elected a general co-chair when the Greater Longview Organization for Business & Education (GLOBE) was formed in 1989 and served in that position until retirement. GLOBE started as a Longview initiative to foster cooperation between business and education and later spread statewide.
In 2012, he was named Volunteer of the Year for Meals on Wheels. Goodwyn also served on the boards of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Longview United Way. He also served as an advisory board member for the Longview Public Library, Junior League of Longview and the Business Club of LeTourneau University. Goodwyn was regional co-chair and member of the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce Executive Committee.
His most cherished accomplishment, however, was his family. Goodwyn is survived by his wife, Ella, of Longview, Texas; one daughter, Cindy Goodwyn Hartke and husband, Rick, of Ector, Texas; son, Tom Goodwyn and wife, Ann, of LaQuinta, Calif.; and son, David Goodwyn of Fort Worth, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kyle and Megan Goodwyn of Coppell, Texas, Matthew Goodwyn of LaQuinta, Calif., Justin and Graham Shannon of Ector, Texas, and Maddie, Kendall and Jack Goodwyn, all of Fort Worth, Texas.
Other survivors are his sister, Needa Reed, and husband, Charles, of Port Arthur; Texas; daughter-in-law, Andrea Goodwyn of Fort Worth; nieces, Norma Thiel of Jackson, Miss., and Grace Blair of Port Arthur; nephews, Dan and Sue Reed of Garland, Texas, Chuck and Leslie Reed of Port Arthur, Texas, Jon and Beth Reed of Groves, Texas, and Graham Stockton of Orange, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels or First Baptist Church Missions.
An online registry may be signed at www.news-journal.com, by clicking on the obituaries link.
03/06/2012
Rebecca Bush, 90, of Roganville, Texas died Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Avalon Place Nursing Home in Kirbyville.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at 2:00 p.m. at Asbury Cemetery in Center, Texas.
A native of Henderson, Texas and longtime resident of Center, she had lived in in Roganville 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nayron Bush; daughter, Sara Jane Bush Bowers; grandson, Charles Brady Bowers; and 11 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Wayne Bush and wife Judy of Roganville and Robert Edgar and wife Linda of Mt. Pleasant; a daugheter, Ellen Rebecca Garwood and husband Richard of Nacogdoches; a brother, Arney Lee Strickland and wife Bobbie Rae of Beaumont; 2 sisters-in-law, Mary Beth Strickland of Beaumont and Carol Strickland of Sherman; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Memorial may be given to Roganville Baptist Church Building Fund, 3460 FM 2245, Kirbyville, TX 75956
03/05/2012
Graveside services for Mrs. Elaine McCoy Bogan will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Stanley, LA. Officiating will be her pastor, the Reverend Dennis LeFleur of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, assisted by Troy N. Terrell. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 5:00 to 8:00 pm, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, LA.
Mrs. Bogan passed away Sunday afternoon, at her home, after a lengthy illness. She was a member of Mt.Olivet Baptist Church, a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University in Nocogdoches, TX, and was a retired school teacher. She loved to play dominoes and was an avid bowler.
Mrs. Bogan was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Bogan; son, Danny Bogan; parents Earl C. McCoy and Vera Mae McCoy Spillyard; sister Elsie M. Walker, and brother, Carlton McCoy.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina B. Stucks and husband, Harold; grandson, Brady Luker; granddaughter, Christy Luker; a special niece and nephew, Sharon and Spencer Stewart, and extended family and friends.
The family would like to extend a very special thanks to her good friends and caregivers, Ann Anderson and Irma Woods, who have been with her throughout her illness; and also to Superior Hospice and caregivers, Margie Tyler and Sallie Cheatham.
Pallbearers will be Spencer Stewart, Jimmy Walker, Mac McCoy, Wayne Spears, Stacy Stewart, Seth Stewart, Josh Walker and Monty McCoy.
Mrs. Pat Sue Amburn Hardy, 70 of San Augustine, Texas passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 in San Augustine, Texas. She was born March 18, 1941 in San Augustine, Texas to Rube Amburn and Annie Lena Crawford. She was a wife and mother.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 5, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 2pm at First Baptist Church, San Augustine with Bro. Sonny Scarbrough, Bro. Mike Belgard, and Bro Linn Dykes officiating. Interment to follow at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden.
She is survived by husband of 55 years, Ray Hardy of San Augustine
Children:
Sheldon Ray Hardy and wife, Robyn of San Augustine
Terisa Mae Smith of San Augustine
Timothy Clay Hardy and wife, Tammy of San Augustine
Karla Kay Burdette and husband, Doug of Crock ett
17 Grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren
Sisters:
Dixie Cucco of San Augustine
Maxie Chumley and husband, Keith of San Augustine
Jan Robbins and husband, Kelly of Center
Brother-in-law, Charles Hardy and wife, Gertrude of San Augustine
Sister-in-law, Maxine Arnold of Houston
She was preceded in death by: parents, Rube and Lena Amburn; brothers: Bonell, Charles, Doug, Tommy, David, Billy and Kenneth Amburn; sister, Gertie Amburn Leach; grandson, Sheldon Ray Hardy Jr.; great granddaughter, Chloe Grace Sewell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideon's Bibles or White Rock Church Building Fund.
Online condolences can be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Arrangements under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Brenda Joyce Ariola Wright, 69 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012 in Tyler, Texas. She was born July 9, 1942 in Logansport, LA to James Mickey Ariola and Lilly O'Nell Daniels. She was a bookkeeper and was a Baptist.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 10am at Bates Cooper Sloan Chapel located at 2805 S. Jefferson Mt. Pleasant, TX with Rev. Tracey Williams to officiate.
She is survived by husband H. T. Bud Wright of Mt. Pleasant, TX
Sons:
Rusty Wright of Mt. Pleasant, TX
Billy Wayne Wright of Rogerville, AL
Grandchildren:
Kaci Wright Johnson of Granbury, Tx
Cheyenne Wright of Clarksville, TX
Baylie Wright of Clarksville, TX
Great Grandchild: Blaze Johnson of Granbury, TX
Daughter in Laws: Kiki Wright of Granbury, TX and Niki Bishop of Clarksville, TX
She was preceded in death by: parents, James Mickey Ariola and mother, Lilly O'Nell Daniels
Memorial may be sent to East Texas Hospice of Tyler.
Online registry maybe signed at www.batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com
Patsy Nadene Adams, 62, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at her residence in Joaquin. She was born October 30, 1949 in Plainview, Texas to Arvel Hendricks and Comella Beatrice Livingston Hendricks. Mrs. Adams was retired from Center ISD. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Joaquin.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, March 5, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Bruce Kunkel and Bro. Dathan Tripplet officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson.
Pallbearers will be Lonnie Cockrell, Michael Windham, Weldon Bailey, Andy Bailey, Bart Hendricks and Jeff Hendricks.
She is survived by husband, James Robert Adams of Joaquin
Son, William Adams and wife Kim of Shelbyville
Daughters:
Loretta Felder and husband Keith of Shelbyville
Veronica Lawson and husband Joey of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
April Alexander and husband Jeff of Center
Samantha Steptoe and husband Kyle of Shelbyville
Ryan Felder of Shelbyville
Tyler Adams of Shelbyville
Ryleigh, Kate and Cori Lawson of Shelbyville
Great Grandchildren:
Caleb and Matthew Alexander of Center
Brothers:
Wayne Hendricks and wife Beverly of Center
Larry Hendricks and wife Beverly of Center
James Darrell “Bud” Hendricks of Center
Sisters:
Barbara Renfro and husband Jimmy of Center
Rebecca Windham and husband David of Center
Sheila Eubank of Shelbyville
Brothers-in-law:
Steve Adams and wife Philda of Timpson
Edward McRae and wife Shirley of Center
R. N. Ellison of Tenaha
David Eubank of Center
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/03/2012
Margaret Whitten, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Lufkin. She was born October 7, 1929 in Houston to Louis August Hanson and Ida Reed Hanson. Mrs. Whitten was a retired LVN.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, March 5, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Edward McRae officiating. Interment will follow in the Patroon Cemetery in Shelby County.
She is survived by:
Children;
Donna Hulsey of Shelbyville
Edward Lee Whitten of Shelbyville
Holly Hagler and husband Jamie of Shelbyville
Grandchildren;
Franklin Lynn Hulsey and wife Jamie of Shelbyville
Amanda Brown and husband Chris of Grand Prairie
Tristyn Hagler and fiancé Philip Crelia of Shelbyville
Great Grandchildren;
Madison Brown of Grand Prairie
Madison Perry of Shelbyville
Violet Hulsey of Shelbyville
Numerous other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by husband, Thomas Whitten
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/02/2012
Dorothy Anthony Denton, 89, of Center, passed away March 2, 2012 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. She was born June 5, 1922 in Shelby County to William Samuel Anthony and Kizzie Frances Baggett Anthony. Mrs. Denton was a member of the Old Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, March 5, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Kerry Green and Bro. Ronnie Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery with Bro. Dale Pate officiating.
She is survived by:
Special niece, who she lovingly referred to as “Sister”, Billie Hooper of Shelbyville
Daughter, Jan Freeman of Bridge City
Grandson, Brandon Freeman and wife Casey of Tulsa Oklahoma
Granddaughters;
Kristen Freeman and fiancé, Jordan Bell of Bridge City
Nikolle Freeman of Bridge City
Great Grandchildren;
Olivia Freeman
Joslyn Freeman
Jakub Freeman
Son-in-law of 23 years, Robert Freeman of Bridge City
Other nieces and nephews;
Mary Guidroz Ima Hendricks
Doris Thompson Linda Rachall
Maxine Hayes Shirley Owens
Mary Ann Clements Gordon Fred Anthony
Marlin Anthony, Jr.
Special Sister-in-law, Gertie Anthony of Carencrow, Louisiana
Numerous great nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Preceded in death by:
Parents, William Scott And Kizzie Frances Anthony
Brothers; Lee Anthony, Wood Anthony, Jim Anthony, Marlin Anthony and Dick Anthony
Sister; Evie Wagstaff
Father of her daughter, Harry Denton
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Martinez, 93, of Lufkin, Texas will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00am in Bethel CME Church in the Tadmor Community with Pastor Walker and Rev. Ike Wiley officiating. Interment will follow in the McKelvey Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Hicks Mortuary.
03/01/2012
Services celebrating the lives of Elroy Clayton Brock (83) and Susie Dee White Brock (83), will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012, 2:00 pm, at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, LA. Officiating will be Bro Gene Cox, assisted by Bro. Tommy Brock, Jr. Burial will follow in Cool Springs Cemetery, in Logansport. The family will visit with friends, Friday, March 2, 2012, 5-7 pm, at the funeral home.
Elroy was born, June 23, 1928, in Vernon, TX, to William Alton and Bell Roberts Brock. Susie was born, March 20, 1928, to Henry Clay and Marie Robinson White, in Start, LA. Elroy went to be with the Lord, February 26, 2012, and Susie joined him February 29, 2012. Elroy and Susie enjoyed 64 years of a beautiful marriage and, as God had planned it, He knew that they would not want to be parted. He chose for them to enter His kingdom together, where they will forever be together in joy and peace. What a wonderful love story to be told.
Wonderful times filled the lives of this family. Many hours were spent with Tommy and his father enjoying all sports. Especially, they enjoyed water skiing, golf, and, watching football. Susie would join them on frequent visits to the lake. They loved their grandchildren, dearly. Their house was open to all who would come. Food was on the table and they were ready to visit, at any time. For a long while, they were members of the First Baptist Church of Logansport; however, due to his work in the oil field and location changes, they visited other Baptist Churches around the country, until they became ill and unable to attend. They were fine people who made their family happy and formed lasting relationships with their many friends.
Preceding Elroy in death were his parents; son, William “Bill” C. Brock; grandsons, Jacob and Jonah Cox; brothers, Vandon and Kenneth Brock; Preceding Susie in death were her parents; son, William “Bill” C. Brock; grandsons, Jacob and Jonah Cox; brothers, Joel and Ben Thomas White; sister, Juanita Moore.
Left to cherish their memory is their son, Thomas Michael Brock and wife, Penny of Gloster, LA; grandchildren, Shannon Cox and husband, R.L of Logansport, Betsy Randolph and husband, Brett, Shreveport, LA, Billye Kristen Brock, Joaquin, TX, Christee Brock, Joaquin, TX, Britney Brock, of Tyler, TX and Tommy Brock, Jr. of Gloster, LA(3) great-grandchild, Josh Cox, Cade Cox of Logansport, LA , and Bethany Randolph of Shreveport, LA; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Brock as pallbearers are, Jimmy Stephens, Milton Rogers, James Johnston, R.L.Cox, Brett Randolph and Kenny Brock. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Brock, Jr. and Josh Cox.
The family sends special thanks to Kilgore Rehabilitation Center for their kindness and concern for their loved ones, and their appreciation to Barbara Wyatt, and their neighboring friends, for their love and support through troubling times
Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport, Louisiana.
Charles Delton Metcalf, 92, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Green Acres Nursing Home under the care of Heartways Hospice.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Calvin Permenter officiating. Graveside service with military honors will follow at Holly Springs Cemetery in Shelbyville under the direction of VFW Post 8904. Visitation will be Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born December 9, 1919 in Shelby County to James Cleon “Jim” and Sadie (Beasley) Metcalf. He served in US Army. He was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. He worked at Tyson as a Supervisor for many years.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Jim & Sadie Metcalf and Brothers, James Metcalf, Richard Permenter, Eldridge Permenter & Audice Metcalf and Sisters, Ethel, Lydia & Pinkie.
He is survived by son, Charles Ray Metcalf & wife, Regina of Joaquin
Grandsons:
Charles Ray Metcalf, Jr. of Stanley, LA
Jimmy Dale Metcalf & wife, Charlotte of Joaquin
Shane Metcalf of Joaquin
Dakota Metcalf of Joaquin
Great Granddaughter, Avery Madison Metcalf of Joaquin
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Family & Friends
Step-Daughter, C.C. Brinkman of Carthage
Pallbearers: Charles Metcalf, Jr., Jimmy Dale Metcalf, Shane Metcalf, Dakota Metcalf, William Lee and Toby Broadus
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
