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1/30/2014
Funeral services for Jerry D. Pinner, 74, of Allentown will be held Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Clayton McClendon, Reverend Mark Green and Reverend Kevin Prince officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in Ratcliff, Houston County, with Reverend Bailey Alders officiating.
Mr. Pinner was born January 15, 1940 in the Allentown Community of Angelina County, Texas to Sam and Mary Elva (Allen) Pinner, and died Thursday, January 30, 2014 at his residence. He was a lifetime resident of Angelina County. Mr. Pinner was ordained in the UPCI and worked as a Dental Tech for 52 years. He was a member of the Christian Life Center.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Pinner of Allentown; son, Ray Lynn Pinner of Lufkin; daughter, Jerry Gail Pinner of Lufkin; grandchildren and their spouses, Mitzi and Michael Norton of Nacogdoches, Evan D. Cain of Joplin, Missouri, Ashley Faye Case of Lufkin, Dylan Pinner of Huntington, Colyn and Tabatha Pinner of Pollok, Logan Pinner, Landon Pinner, both of Huntington, Joey Landers of Pollok and Jessica Landers of Seattle, Washington; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Hayden, Hagan, River, Kaylynn and Xavier; brother and sister-in-law, Reverend Ray and Portia Pinner of Lufkin; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Phillip Landers of Pollok; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, D. Ann Cain; and parents-in-law, A.J. and Louise Kelsey.
Pallbearers will be Dylan Pinner, Colyn Pinner, Logan Pinner, Landon Pinner, Joey Landers and Michael Norton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Golden, Ray Saxton, Steve Edwards and Willie Wade.
The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.
Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.
1/29/2014
Kynleigh Michelle Fontenot, infant daughter of Ray Fontenot and Kara Chambliss Fontenot, of Huxley, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in Ft. Worth. She was born Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with Bro. B.J. Windham officiating.
She is survived by
Parents: Ray and Kara Fontenot of Huxley
Brother: Harvy Fontenot of Huxley
Grandparents: Phillip and LeAnne Chambliss of Huxley
Grandmother: Sharon Fontenot of Fawil
Grandfather: George Fontenot of Jasper
Great Grandmother: Patricia Dean of Huxley
Great Grandparents: Burren “Benny” and Betsy Chambliss of Joaquin
Great Grandfather: Glenn Goodwin of Fawil
Great Grandparents: Carl and Linda Hopson of Bon Weir
Aunts and Uncles:
Nolan and Heather Chambliss of Huxley
Chris and Sarah Fontenot of Jasper
Matthew Fontenot of Fawil
Mark Fontenot of Fawil
Cousins:
Hannah Fontenot of Jasper
Sophia Fontenot of Jasper
Amanda Fontenot of Jasper
Preceded in death by
Great Grandfather: Clinton Lee Dean
Great Grandmother: Sandy Goodwin
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Sherri Diane Hitt Stamper, 60, of Houston, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at her residence. She was born May 6, 1953 in Houston to Walter James Hitt and Lorene Spencer Hitt. Sherri loved the Lord and was particularly interested in the prophecies of the Old Testament. She traveled to the Holy Land, where she felt blessed to walk where Jesus walked. She was a member of Bibles for China and supported several other missions. Sherri loved to cook and feed all of her family and friends. Everyone especially loved her homemade chocolate Wesson Oil Cake. Sherri loved people and was always helping someone in need. This past Thanksgiving and Christmas, she cooked for neighbors who did not have any family with whom to celebrate. Sherri was a 911 operator for the city of Houston and was dearly loved by all of her co-workers. She was one of the sweetest ladies and will be missed dearly by her family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 31, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service.
She is survived by
Brother: Stephen Hitt and wife, Mary of Pearland
Nieces:
Tera Theriot and husband, Patrick
Kera Hitt of Houston
Nephews:
Mitchell Hitt of Houston
Jeremy Hitt of Pearland
Great Nephews:
Kameron Meza
Nathan Meza
Garrett Theriot
Aunts:
Ann Hitt of Center
Norma Lout of Center
Doris Magness of Magnolia
Jeanene Hart and husband, Royce of Gilmer
Several cousins and other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Walter James Hitt and Lorene Spencer Hitt
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Rodney Windham, 56, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Pine Ridge Cemetery with Bro. Jack Forbis, Bro. Steve Phillips and Bro. Frankie Mathis officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born June 6, 1957 in Mansfield, LA to Paul Delbert Windham and Lillian Walker.
He is preceded in death by his Father, Paul Windham, 2 Sisters, Layne Powledge and Phyllis Claybrook and Nephew, Kevin Gray.
He is survived:
Mother:
Lillian Wallace of Center
Son:
Dusty Windham & fiancé’ of Austin
2 Grandchildren:
Kylie Whittington
Shane Windham
3 Sisters:
Daphne Fisher & husband, Mike of Shreveport
Pamela Walker & husband, Vernon of Galloway Community
Jennifer Windham of Grand Cane
Step-Mother:
Gloria Windham of Grand Cane
Special Friends:
Cindy Poellnitz of Huxley
Bruce Daniels of Huxley
Sue & Norman O’Pry of Joaquin
James Peirce of Gary
Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Cousins
Aunts & Uncles
Mary Anderson & husband, Tim of Center
Roy Gene Walker &wife, Mae of Monroe, LA
Paul Wayne Walker & wife, Brenda of Stanley, LA
Pallbearers:
Bruce Daniels, Robert Prichard, Jerry Dale Windham, Martin Windham, Robby Claybrook, Chester Dawson & Larry Dixon
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Mary Frances Snow (Nana), age 75, of Chandler passed away at midnight on Jan. 27, 2014 at UTHSC with her loving family at her side. Frances was born Sept 19, 1938 to Perry and Grace Smith of Center Texas. She married Charles Holcomb in 1958 and found her lifelong passion – her family.
In 1972 Frances married Robert W. Snow and moved to Tyler where she continued her career in the banking industry while caring for and raising a family. A highlight of her career was serving as Vice President of Peoples National Bank. She later joined Superior Auctioneers of San Antonio and worked there until she retired in 1992 returning to East Texas. Frances was a long time active member of West Lake Baptist Church where she was loved by many. Frances enjoyed being outdoors, cooking and spending time with her family. She was a blessed recipient of a kidney transplant 16 years ago. She was known as a spiritual giant by those who knew and loved her, she laughed every day, (even when she did not feel like it) and took full advantage of a life made possible by a generous organ donor.
Frances is survived by her husband, Bob, of Tyler; son, Mike Holcomb and wife Norma, of Houston, daughter in law, Regina Holcomb Stephenson of Brownsboro, step daughter, Nikki Heitzeberg of Katy; sisters, Virginia Lemoine or Center, TX, Odessa Weaver of Mt. Enterprise, TX; brother, Ray Smith of Center, TX; grandchildren Justin Lawson, Christen Haldeman, Ashton Trammel, Chad Holcomb, Cole Holcomb, Whitney Bauman and Daniel Heitzeberg; 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Randy Holcomb and brothers, Wayne Smith and Jerry Smith.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Tyler Memorial Funeral Home, 12053 State Highway 64 West, Tyler. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday January 31, 2014 at Westlake Baptist Church, 1439 Highway 315 South, Chandler, TX. Interment will follow at Tyler Memorial Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of ETMC – 2WestC for the many years of love and care that you have provided for Nana, and special thanks to Dr. Steven Potter who adopted Nana as his own.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org/donate
Leouis "Lil Momma" Byrd was born in Ashville, North Carolina on April 20, 1924 to Will and Dora Gentry and went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2014. She was raised in Bodcaw Louisiana where she lived until she married Ernest Jessie Byrd on October 31, 1943. Together they had 10 children. In 1962 the family moved to Carrollton where they became members of the Chapel Hill Baptist Church. This would be where she spent the next 30+ years as the head of the nursery school.
She retired at the age of 74.
She is survived by her four children, Elaine Wilson and husband Kenneth of Dallas, Cynthia Favors and husband K.E. of Winnsboro, Donald Byrd and wife Karen of Corsicana, Tommy Bryd and wife Janet of Dallas; three sisters, Judy Taylor, Susie Feazel and Dodie Gentry; two brothers, James Gentry and Everett Gentry; thirty-nine grandchildren and great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friend Miss Wright.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ernest Jessie Byrd in 1993; six children, Jack Byrd, Guy Byrd, Jerry Byrd, Lola Byrd, Patsy Byrd and Tina Byrd.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Service will be 8:00 am Friday, January 31, 2014 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Dennis Webster officiating. Burial will be 3:00 pm at Sardis Cemetery, Center, Texas.
An online guest book is available at www.griffin-roughton.com
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home - Corsicana, Texas
1/28/2014
Preston Hickman, 85, of the Galloway Community of Panola County, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in Azle. He was born August 30, 1928 in Shelby County to John Terry Hickman and Dena Mae Ramsey Hickman. Mr. Hickman served in the United States Army. He was a member of Galloway Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2014 at Old Home Cemetery in Joaquin with Rev. Mervin Scott and Chaplain Arnold Shrewsbury officiating.
He is survived by:
Daughter: Yvette Good and husband, Randy of Haslet
Son: John Hickman and wife, Sonya of The Woodlands
Grandchildren:
Matthew Good and wife, Deserae
Case Hickman
Cherish Hickman
Great Grandchildren:
Grace May
Braden May
Presley Rae Good
Blake Good
Brothers:
Charles Hickman and wife, Marie of Zavalla
E.W. Hickman and wife, Nina of Magnolia, Arkansas
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many beloved friends
Preceded in death by:
Parents: John Terry Hickman and Dena Mae Ramsey Hickman
Wife: Anese Hickman
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/27/2014
Billie Jo Wallace, 86, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. She was born January 6, 1928 in Haslam, Texas to Jewell Wicker and Beedie Lura Covington Wicker. Ms. Wallace was a member of the Timpson Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson. She was a caring grandmother, loving mother, the best wife and woman of God that family and friends had ever known.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2014 at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson. Funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2014 at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating. Interment will follow at Timpson Missionary Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be members of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Verbon Jr. Pate, Jerry Pate and Joe Neal Wallace.
She is survived by
Children:
Terry Dale “Doc” Wallace and wife, Peggy of White Oak
Cynthia Ann Hill and husband, Ernest of Conroe
David Clint Wallace and wife, Carol of Buda
Grandchildren:
Jimmy Johnson and wife, Michelle of Montgomery
Karen Diane Mendez and husband, Doug of Tomball
Great Grandchildren:
Heather Hall, Braden Johnson, Annika Johnson, Julia Mendez and Carter Mendez
Preceded in death by
Husband: Benjamin “Bud” Wallace
Parents: Jewell and Beedie Wicker
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/26/2014
Joe Davis Foster, 81, of Ft Worth, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 in Van, Texas. He was born March 24, 1932 in Center to Joe Foster and Catherine Davis Pinkston. Mr. Foster served in the United States Air Force from 1957 through 1960. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Center and served Shelby County as an attorney for many years.
He is survived by
Son:
Davis Foster & wife Debbie of Van, TX
Daughter:
Catherine Hitt & Husband Dwayne of Fort Worth, TX
3 Grandchildren:
Trey Foster, Cory Foster, Bryan Foster
Mother of His Children:
Mary Edith Foster of Center, TX
A host of friends
Preceded in death by:
Daughter: Caren Foster Butler
Sister: Teeta Walker
Mother: Catherine Davis Pinkston
Father: Joe Foster
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Ray Mills, 82, of Wichita Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014 in Wichita Falls. He was born on May 6, 1931 in Center, TX to the late Lennox Ray Mills and Verna Wilson Mills. Ray was married for 59 years to Ann Whitt Mills. He was a Building Maintenance Engineer at the Atrium Building in Wichita Falls for 32 years and was a member of the Field and Stream Association.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Mills of Wichita Falls; three children, Vernon Mills and wife Janice of Wichita Falls, Alice Combs and husband Garry of Wichita Falls and Rocky Washburn and wife Kay of Aurora, CO; two grandchildren, Allison Dickerson and Angie Valdez; two great grandchildren; one sister, Geneva Graves of Center, TX.
He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Crestview Memorial Park with Rev. Harvey McMurry officiating. Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls or the charity of choice.
Funeral services provided by Hampton Vaughan at Crestview Memorial Park, Wichita Falls, TX
Bernardine Hailey Creech, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Caldwell, Texas. She was born September 30, 1926 in Shelby County to O.L. Parker Jr. and Lois Wilburn Parker. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Newbern Chapter #1135 and First Methodist Church in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Carla Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Hailey, Connor Fox, Craig Hailey, Boyd Pharis, Justin Herzog and Jordan Herzog.
She is survived by
Daughter: Paulette Snell and husband, Debbs of Dime Box
Sons:
Tommy Hailey and wife, Sandy of Houston
Ricky Hailey and wife, Shelia of Hockley
Daughter-in-law: Jackie Hailey of Tomball
Grandchildren:
Paula Fox and husband, Mark of Pettus
Rhonda Pharis and husband, Boyd of Dime Box
Stacy Herzog and husband, Paul of Dime Box
Tina Doyle and husband Darrel of Tomball
Craig Hailey and wife, Sara of Magnolia
Rachel Hailey of Austin
Ryan Hailey of Houston
Crystal of Lufkin
Great Grandchildren:
Paige Fox of Pettus
Connor Fox of Pettus
Logan Pharis of Bryan
Colton Pharis of Bryan
Justin Herzog of Dime Box
Jordan Herzog of Dime Box
Dallas Doyle of Tomball
Katie Doyle of Tomball
Bryce Hailey of Tomball
Ashley Hailey Tomball
Melissa Hailey of Tomball
Jenna Hailey of Tomball
Khyle Hailey of Tomball
Sister: LaWanda Reynolds of Buna
Brother: Spencer Parker of Shelbyville
Brother-in-law: Nolan McDonald of Shelbyville
Preceded in death by
Husband: Loyde M. Hailey
Husband: James R. Creech
Son: Maurice Hailey
Grandson: DeWayne Hailey
Parents: O.L. & Lois Parker
Sisters: Marceline Green, Virginia McDonald
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/24/2014
A memorial service for Eva Lucille Bryant will be held in Angleton Texas on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Mrs. Bryant passed away on December 10, 2013 at her residence in Rusk, Texas. Crematory arrangements were taken care of by Wallace-Thompson in Rusk Texas. She was born October 16, 1942 in Houston Texas to parents Freda Vance and J.W. Vance. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter, Wendy Michelle Bryant. Survivors include son James Calvin Bryant and wife Tammy in Conroe Texas, granddaughter Jessica Ann Self of Center, grandson J.B. Bryant of Center. Please contact J.B. Bryant at jamesbbryant@gmail.com for further details and directions to memorial service.
Sandra Arlene Hollis, age 56 of San Augustine, Texas passed away early Monday morning, January 20, 2014 at her residence in San Augustine, Texas. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Denning, Texas. Interment will be at Shiloh Cemetery with Bro. Randy Mills officiating.
She is survived by:
Husband, Samuel S. Hollis of San Augustine, Texas
1 Son, Jonothan Hanson (Kara) of League City, Texas
1 Daughter, Crystal Davis of San Augustine, Texas
1 Grand Daughter, Emily Davis of San Augustine, Texas
2 Grand Daughters
Emily Davis of San Augustine, Texas
Jamie Vetal of League City, Texas
1 Grand Son, Mathew Rawlins of League City, Texas
1 Great-Great Grandson, Bentley Vetal of League City, Texas
Mother , Arlinda Winn of Leggett, Texas
4 sisters: Deborah Kelley; Linda Jo; Frida; and Joyce
A Longtime family friend , Bill Grant of Huntsville, Texas
As well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Services are under the direction of Percy Garner & Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.
1/23/2014
Alfred “A.J.” Sorsby, 84, of Huxley, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born December 21, 1929 in Houston to Jack Blount Sorsby and Thelma Collier Sorsby. Mr. Sorsby served in the United States Air Force. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Mr. Sorsby was an electrician by trade and served on the Houston Fire Department.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel. A Military Honors graveside service will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
Pallbearers will be: Will Tyler, Ricky Smith, Wayne GoldBerry, Don Orr, David Conley, William Anding and Matt Smith.
He is survived by
Sons:
Carl “Bubba” Hatcher and wife, Goldie of Logansport, Louisiana
Randy Lewis of Houston
Ronney Lewis of Houston
Grandchildren:
Luke Hatcher of Center
Preston Hatcher of Houston
Step Grandchildren:
Chrissy Hall of Pittsburg
Annie Jo Hatcher of Logansport, Louisiana
Step Great Grandchildren:
Ashleigh Byrd of Joaquin, TX
Kara Hatcher of Houston
Emaley Hall of Pittsburg
Colby Hall of Pittsburg
Trenton Hatcher of Logansport, Louisiana
Best Friends his Dogs: Lucy and Lacy
Sisters:
Betty Sorsby Smith of Coolidge
Joyce Sorsby Conley of Cypress
Gladys Sorsby Hargrove of Mexia
Special Niece: Linda Gail Greene of Shelbyville
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by:
Wife: Jean Strong Sorsby
Son: Kim Allen Sorsby, Terry Hatcher, Russell Hatcher
Parents: Jack Blount Sorsby and Thelma Collier Sorsby
Brothers: Earl Dean Sorsby, Howard C. Sorsby, Kenneth R. Sorsby
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/22/2014
Brandon Bernard Buffington, infant son of Whitley Griffin and Waddell Bernard Buffington, Jr., of Timpson, TX, was born and passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Survivors in addition to his parents are grandmothers, Annette Griffin and Cynthia Buffinton; grandfathers, Benjamin Cary, Waddell Buffington, Sr., and Randy White; aunts, Cierra Buffington and Cheyenne Green; uncles, Charvon Griffin and Javon Griffin; great aunt Ebony Griffin; and cousins, Dale Buffington, Aja Buffington, Dereon Griffin, Kha’tya Harris, and Dae’shaun Robinson, all of Virginia.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty J Adams, 82, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013. She was born April 16, 1931 in Tenaha, Texas, daughter of the late Noble and Clotile (brown) Alford. Betty and her husband, Bob, lived in Center in the Antioch Community for many years before moving to North Carolina and Indiana.
Betty was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in North Carolina and Cedars of Lebanon church.
She is survived by her 2 sons, Jimmy Adams, Robert (wife Marie) F Adams; daughter, Mary Joy Meadors; brother, William "Dee" (wife Anne) Alford; 2 sisters, Jackie Allen, Tula Browning; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Adams; son, Jay Lynn Adams; and daughter-in-law, Aurelia Ann Adams.
Family and friends were received on Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 1pm to 3pm at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 3pm, with Pastor Danny May officiating.
Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery, Aurora, Indiana.
Contributions may be made to the Shriner's Burn Institute.
1/21/2014
Iris M. Allen, 80, of Center, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center. She was born August 8, 1933 in Dewville to Roy Vance McLean and Rachael Lakey McLean. She was a loving mother, grandmother and caregiver to her loved ones.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Sam Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Pallbearers will be Alan Ray, Bill Hairgrove, Don Wheeler, Larry Warren, Michael Warren, Roy Peace, Shane Ray and Terry Yates.
She is survived by
Sons:
Terry Allen and wife, Jan of Joaquin
Michael Allen of Center
Brother: Alton McLean of Center
Sisters-in-law:
Shirley Carter of Shelbyville
Marilyn Allen of Natalia
Grandchildren:
J.B. Raymond and wife, Jennifer of Center
Alyse Allen of Carthage
Christina Fulsom of Carthage
Great Grandchildren:
McKynzie Bush of Center
Justin Raymond of Center
Jaxon Raymond of Center
Avery Prudhomme of Carthage
Landon LaGrone of Carthage
Kali Fulsom of Carthage
Numerous nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: J.T. “Bubba” Allen Jr.
Parents: Roy Vance McLean and Rachael Lakey McLean
Brother: Donald V McLean
Special Aunt: Eva Lakey
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
Heart to Heart Hospice
209 Christie Street
Lufkin, Texas 75904
American Cancer Society
PO Box 22718
Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Rhonda Schmutz Davis, age 48, of Canyon Lake, Texas, formerly of Center, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at her home in Canyon Lake.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
Rhonda was born April 13, 1965 in Alexandria, LA to parents, Donald & Judy (VanDusen) Schmutz. Rhonda was a 1983 graduate of Center High School.
She is survived by:
Son, Cassidy Schmutz & wife, Nana of Tyler
Daughter, Amber Luzko & husband, Sergey of Nebraska
Grandson, Ryan Schmutz of Tyler
Parents, Don & Judy Schmutz of Huxley
3 Brothers:
Randy Schmutz & wife, Amber of Stephenville
Ricky Schmutz & wife, Grace of Huxley
Rodney Schmutz & wife, Meshell of Joaquin
Nieces & Nephews
Best friend, Nicky of Canyon Lake
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
1/20/2014
Herbert H. Coleman, of Sinton, Texas, went home to be with The Lord on January 19, 2014 after a three year battle with terminal lung cancer. He was 80.
Herb was born August 30, 1933 and was the oldest of six children born to Henry and Ruth Coleman. He grew up and lived most of his life in East Texas. On June 16, 1979, Herb married Patricia Surginer and moved to Sinton, Texas.
Herbert was a truck driver until 1992. After his first battle with cancer, he retired from truck driving. Soon thereafter, Herb began driving a school bus for Sinton ISD. He drove many years, received many awards, but mostly grew to love his “kids”.
He was a longtime member of the Sinton chapter of the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. #1012 and a prayer leader in his church. Herb loved The Lord with all his mind, with all his soul, and made it his mission to spread the plan of salvation.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Surginer Coleman; daughter Angelia Coleman Anderson and son-in-law Layne Evan Anderson; three step-sons and daughters-in-law who he loved as his own: Raymond Everette O’Neal, Jr. and Laqueta O’Neal; Kenneth Dean O’Neal and Debbie O’Neal; Billy Bob McAdams and Lisa McAdams; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Maebel Coleman; brothers John D. Coleman and Eugene Coleman; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding in death are his parents, Henry and Ruth Coleman; sisters Betty Davis and Imogene Coleman; step-sons Jimmy McSwain, Randy McAdams and Kenny McAdams.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from 5PM to 7PM at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton, Texas. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 9:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sinton Cemetery.
Tommy Franklin Hughes, 82, passed away peacefully in his home in Arlington on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Wade Funeral Home, to be followed by a graveside ceremony in Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington. Visitation: A viewing will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wade Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank Heart To Heart Hospice of Fort Worth for the outstanding support and care they provided during this difficult time.
Tommy was born Nov. 18, 1931, in Center to Ira Hughes and Mildred Kimbro Hughes. After retiring from the United States Air Force as a master sergeant, Tommy worked as a construction superintendent, building many of the homes in the Arlington community. Tommy was an avid gardener and took great pride in maintaining his beautiful yard. He also enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, and spending time with his family.
Tommy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Tommie Jane Hughes; sisters, Marie Croft, Dee Lout and Lottie Favale; and son-in-law David Buller.
Survivors: Tommy is survived by his sons, Billy Hughes and wife, Debbie, Randy Hughes and wife, Marzee; daughters, Pam Buller-Buckley and husband, Steve Buckley, and Kim Cramer and husband, Sean; grandchildren, Brad, Stephanie, Whitney and Chloe; great-grandchildren Ryan, Mackenzie, Conner, Ryley and Carter; and his loving nieces and nephews.
Jimmy Don Rucker, 71 of Garrison passed away January 16, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Jimmy was born on July 14, 1942 in Garrison, TX to Jessie L. Rucker and Grace (Yarbrough) Rucker. He was employed by K.L. Barton & Sons Tie Company and attended Garrison High School & Stephen F. Austin University
He is survived by
Sons: Tracy Rucker & wife Laura of Nacogdoches, Texas & Cory Rucker & wife Jennifer of Garrison, TX.
Daughter: Terri Rucker Miller & husband Michael of Kingsbury, Texas
Grandchildren: Jeremy, Dustin, Carly, Savannah, Jace & Madelyn Rucker
Great Grandchildren: Hunter, Rylie, Taylor & Hailey
Host of other Aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews, & friends.
He is preceded in death by: wife Glenda Rucker, son; Robert Rucker, parents; Jessie L & Grace Rucker.
Pallbearers: Gary Corley, Coady Curbow, Michael Miller, Jimmy Barton, Neel Farris, and Adam Barton.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 5:00-7:00pm at Garrison Funeral Home.
Services will be Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 2pm. Minister: Brother. S.R. Arrington will be officiating.
Funeral Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
William Lloyd Adkison, 52, of Lufkin passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Lufkin Memorial Hospital.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2014 at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Timpson with Pastor, Lesly Wilkinson and Pastor, Sherman Hoot officiating.
He was born October 27, 1961 in Woodville, Texas. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the logging woods.
He is preceded in death by his Step-Mother, Opal Adkison, Step-Sister, Debra Castillo & Step-son, Chris Allen.
He is survived by:
Wife:
Regina Adkison of Lufkin
Step-Children:
Jennifer Allen of Lufkin
Jacob McDuffie & Lisa of Lufkin
Father & Step-Mother:
L.D. & Mary Adkison of Diboll
Step-Sisters:
Susie Hicks & husband, Donnie of Kennard
Katie Smith & husband, Red of Corrigan
5 Grandchildren
Brother-in-law:
Richard Palmore of Lufkin
Brother-in-law:
Jerry Jones & wife, Suzie of Hudson
Mother-in-law:
Georgia Palmore
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Aunts & Uncle
Special Uncle & Aunt:
Tommy & Doris Adksion
Special Thank you to Nephew, J.D. Christopher Flores and Eddie Castillo for all of your help.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
01/17/2014
Richard Alan Boehm, 60, of Center, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Father, Jose Vidarte officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sunday, January 19, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born December 24, 1953 in Mauston, Wisconsin to Ralph and Kathryn (VanDusen) Boehm. He worked at Brookshire Brothers in Joaquin for many years where he was the manager of dairy and frozen department. He was of the Catholic Faith.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Ralph & Kathryn Boehm and Nephew, Brian Hanson.
He is survived by:
Brothers & Sisters:
Barbara Neal & husband, James of Center
June Borders & husband, Mack of Center
Ralph Boehm of Center
Joan Hayes & husband, J of Center
Dennis Boehm of North Carolina
Karen Boehm of Huntsville
Leonard Boehm & wife, Kate of Center
Andrew Boehm & wife, Donna of Deer Park
Numerous Aunts & Uncles, Nieces & Nephews & Great Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers: Steven Neal, Michael Neal, Zane Hayes, Keith Askew, Shawn Lonergan & Matthew Boehm
Honorary Pallbearers: Taylor Morris, Tyler Morris & Bryce Hayes
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Orville W. Dean, 79, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014.
Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Walnut Creek Baptist Church. Interment: 5 p.m. Saturday in Pine Ridge Cemetery in Center.
Orville was born in Poolville on Nov. 19, 1934. He was a United States Air Force veteran. He retired from Coca-Cola USA in 1996. Orville was a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and hunting.
Orville was preceded in death by his parents, Aura and Retha Dean.
Survivors: Wife of 59 years, Joan Dean; daughter, Mona and husband, Craig Lindsey; son, Russell Dean and wife, Robin; grandchildren, Ross Lindsey and wife, Lindsey, and Ryan Dean; great-grandchildren, Maverick Lindsey and Maddox Lindsey; sister, Naomi Harrison and husband, Bill; niece, Duana Dial; and great-nephew, Jordan Dial.
Services under the direction of Greenwood Chapel, Greenwood Funerals-Cremation. View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries
Pastor Marlin Freeman, 76, of Center, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 15, 1937 in Independence County, Arkansas to Walter Freeman and Bertha Ward Freeman. Pastor Freeman moved to Shelby County in 1975. He pastored Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Center for several years. In 1983, he founded Heritage Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as Pastor until his death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 20, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Oliver and Bro. Roy Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Beaird, Kenneth Campbell III, Kevin Lindsey, Jesse Campbell, Dale Brown and Kyle Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Glynn Freeman, Michael Webb and Pastors of Missionary Baptist Churches in Shelby County.
He is survived by
Wife: Margaret Gould Freeman of Center
Daughters:
Kathy Freeman Beaird of Houston
Cindy Freeman Lindsey and husband, Rick of Center
Karen Freeman Campbell of Center
Grandchildren:
Dan Beaird
Stephen Beaird
Melissa Beaird
Kevin Lindsey
Laura Lindsey
Sara Lindsey
Kolten Lindsey
Kenneth Campbell III and wife, Brittney
Jesse Campbell and wife, Jennifer
Sister: Wanda Sumpter of Richardson
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
A host of friends and church family
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/16/2014
Lucille Harvey, 75, of Logansport, LA, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at her residence. She was born May 28, 1938 in Logansport, LA to Wright Burkett and Mittie Lee Strong Burkett. Mrs. Harvey enjoyed reading, quilting and crocheting. She was known for the beautiful white afghans that she crocheted as wedding gifts. She was happiest when she was in the company of her family, especially her precious grandsons, who called her Honey.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, TX. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Lance Cypert officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley, TX.
Pallbearers will be Johnathan Harvey, Jerred Harvey, Trey Harvey, Eddy Settle, Daniel McSwain and Andy Winham.
She is survived by
Husband of 52 years: Johnny H. Harvey of Logansport, LA
Sons:
Anthony Harvey and wife, Judy of Carthage, TX
Mike Harvey and wife, Cheryl of Huxley, TX
Grandsons:
Johnathan Harvey and wife, Kristine of Joaquin, TX
Jerred Harvey of Huxley, TX
Trey Harvey of Carthage, TX
Sister: Jo Settle of Stonewall, LA
Brother: Jerry Burkett and wife, Betty of Henderson, TX
Brother-in-law:
Rodney Harvey and wife, Connie of Joaquin, TX
Thomas Harvey and wife, Kay of Joaquin, TX
Aunt: Alma Furlow of Logansport, LA
Special Friend: Kaye Coker of Logansport, LA
A number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Wright Burkett and Mittie Lee Strong Burkett
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: John Eddie Harvey and Edna Jane Harvey
Brother-in-law: Glenn Settle
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Logansport, PO Box 380, Logansport, LA 71049.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Gladys Opal Reeves, 93, of Center, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. She was born April 16, 1920 in Shelby County to William Henry Gilchrist and Martha Izora Glenn Gilchrist. She was a past President of Shelby County Senior Citizens Association. Ms. Reeves was a member of South Richey Baptist Church in Pasadena, where she was enrolled in the Mary Margaret Class.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Donnie Weatherly officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery in Galloway.
Pallbearers will be Johnathon Cothren, Jaeson Turner, James Watson, John Thompson, Jerry Conway and Daniel Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Holley, Douglas Eaves Sr. and Eddie Carter.
She is survived by
Daughters:
Sandra Rowell of Center
Dianne Cothren of Center
Daughter-in-law: Diane Yeary of Pasadena
Stepsons:
Charles Nagel of Vidor
John Austin Nagel of Vidor
Son-in-law: Daniel Carter of Deadwood
Grandchildren:
Kelli Eaves and husband, Douglas
Sharla Holley and husband, Roger
Michael Cothren
Wendy Carter
Eddie Carter
Wesley Thompson
John Thompson
Jack Nathan Thompson and wife, Lezlye
Great Grandchildren:
Johnathon, Kaitlyn, Jaeson, Jeremy, Dalton, Jax, Delaney, Amber, Rachel, Danielle, Shelby, Amber, Wendy, Jerry
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: William Henry Gilchrist and Martha Izora Glenn Gilchrist
Brothers & Sisters: Seymore, Carlis, Trudy, Adele, Corinne, Deloris, Dick
Three Wonderful Husbands: John Morris Yeary, Homer Nagel, Ed Reeves
Son: Billy Yeary
Step-daughter: Jeanette Carter, Brenda Bethard
Step-son: Allen Heartley
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Dianne Cothren, 287 CR 3734, Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Carroll “Durwood” Russell, 54, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in Panola County.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Eugene McBride and Patrick Pinkston officiating. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, January 17, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born September 29, 1959 in Center, Texas to John Durwood Russell and Cynthia Louise Carroll. He worked in the oil field for many years and was currently employed at the County Barn in Joaquin, Precinct 3. He was a member of the Joaquin Masonic Lodge.
He is preceded in death by his Father, John Russell and Mother, Louise Carroll.
He is survived by:
Wife: Cheryl Russell of Joaquin
Children:
Thomas Carroll Russell
Amber Grace Russell
April Mehraban & husband, Ali of Atlanta, GA
Barbara Russell of Deadwood
Grandchildren:
Ava & Rose Mehraban
Brother: John Dennis Russell & wife, April of Joaquin
Sisters:
Cynthia Denise Hendricks of Timpson
Bridgette Dennette Kellar & husband, Kevin of Carthage
Nieces & Nephews:
Kristy Russell, R.J. Sanders & Tiffany Mayfield
Bobby Hendricks, Jr. & Kyle Hendricks
Trey & Kelsey Chism
Sister-in-law: Alice Simpson & husband, Scott of Huntsville, AL
Nephews: Preston & Peyton Simpson
Pallbearers: Bobby Hendricks, Jr., Kyle Hendricks, Trey Chism, Doug Cogswell, R.J. Sanders & Travis Rodgers
Honorary Pallbearers will employees and co-workers of the County Barn in Joaquin, Pct. 3
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
01/15/2014
Glenda Owens Wallace, 91, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. She was born November 22, 1922 in Shelby County. Ms. Wallace was of the Baptist faith.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2014 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home one hour prior to service time.
She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Maggie and Truitt Powdrill; five sisters and six brothers.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral services for James Frederick Boley 79 of Logansport, LA will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 2:00pm at Willow Grove Community Church in Joaquin, TX. Rev. Melba Rodgers will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 5:00pm Friday, January 17, 2014 until time of service.
James was born on November 13, 1934 in Shreveport, LA. He entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2014 at Lifecare Hospital in Shreveport, LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Mildred Boley, Buna and George Baxter; and son James “Andy” Boley.
He is survived by his wife Fe P. Boley; daughter Deborah Boley Dubose and husband Michael; grandchildren Devin Boley, Dawlton Boley, Kenneth Cunningham, David Dubose, Zakkery Dubose.
Honoring him as pallbearers will be Foster Gamble, Ernie Howsey, Randy Moncrief, Leon Horton, Mike Higgs, Herb DalSanto, Johnny Gamble, William Gamble, Frankie Wheeler.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Logansport, LA
01/14/2014
Jason “Scott” Hutchins, 45, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Lufkin. He was born September 18, 1968 in Center to Darrell Lee Hutchins and Sarah Wynell Wright Hutchins.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Ozay Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service time.
Pallbearers will be Vernon Williams, Dayne Widdon, Jacob Kay, Reid Nichols, Cole Gray and Mark Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Jackie Cooper, Nolan Cooper and Howard Davis.
He is survived by
Children:
Zachary Scott Hutchins of Joaquin
Liza Kay and husband, Jacob of Joaquin
Madelynn Hutchins of Joaquin
Maddox Hutchins of Joaquin
Mother: Sarah Wynell Hutchins of Joaquin
Grandson: Eli Hutchins
Brothers:
Rowdy Hutchins and wife, Rose of Joaquin
Darrell Lee “Jinx” Hutchins II and wife, Cristi of Joaquin
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Father: Darrell Lee Hutchins
Special Cousin: Jake Wright
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Jerry Alford, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 in Lufkin. She was born May 10, 1936 in Huntington to Sam Donnell and Connie Donnell.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Chris Burris officiating.
She is survived by
Daughters:
Penny Barchet and husband, Bill of Pueblo, Colorado
Royalene McEachern and husband, Edward of San Augustine
Kay Nichols of Huntington
Mary Raimond and husband, Oliver of Tenaha
Sons:
Nicky Nichols and wife, Kelly of Smithville
Noble Alford and wife, Pam of Center
James Alford of Corinth
David Alford and wife, Terri of Timpson
Grandchildren:
Joe McCallum and Crissy, John McCallum, Alex Barchet, Nicki Lee Altmann and husband, the late SSG US Army Staff Sergeant Joseph, Scott Nichols, Seth Nichols, Ashley McEachern, Clint McEachern Kendra Arnold and husband, Joseph, James Michael Decker and wife, Fara, Joseph Michael Graves and wife, Katie, Amber Adair and husband, Scott, Khristina Snider and husband, Josh, David Wayne Alford and wife, Mary, Kellie Walker and husband, Noah
Great Grandchildren:
Reece McCallum, Tatum McCallum, Maddie McCallum, Autumn McCallum, Joe McCallum Jr., Joseph Mahon Graves, Abby Elle Graves, James Madden Walker, Mackenzi Alford, Jesse Snider, Blake Walker, Bella Kate Alford
Brother: Sam Donnell and wife, Tootie
Sisters-in-law:
Tulia Browning of Aqua Dulce
Betty Adams of Moores Hill, Indiana
Jackie Allen of Henderson
Brother-in-law:
William Dee Alford and wife, Ann of Moores Hill, Indiana
Preceded in death by
Husband: James Alford
Grandsons: Bryan Lee McEachern, Cody Wayne Alford
Granddaughter: Susie Elizabeth Decker
Mother: Connie Donnell
Father: Sam Donnell
Brother: John Alford
Sister: Marie Shannon
Sisters-in-law: Christera Holloway, Alice Deloney, Lenora Hughes
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
Hospice of the Pines Inpatient Unit
1201 W. Frank
Lufkin, Texas 75904
San Augustine County Cowboy Church
PO Box 280
San Augustine, Texas 75972
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/12/2014
Maxine Edge Sims Miller, 90, of Longview, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Longview. She was born October 3, 1923 in Huxley to Henry Edge and Mattie Lou Smith Edge. Maxine enjoyed working in her garden and flower beds, and she also enjoyed canning. Maxine loved spending time with her precious grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service.
She is survived by
Children:
Brenda Barr and husband, Fred of Longview
Reito Sims and wife, Carmen of Venezuela
Ronnie Sims of Austin
Phyllis King of Austin
Grandchildren:
Bill Schilhab
Brett Barr
Hershel King
Joshua King
Levi King
Krystal Sims
Catherine Sims
Brothers:
J. Frank Edge and wife, Velma of Lufkin
James Edge and wife, Nale of Clute
Paul Edge of San Francisco, California
Lyndon Edge and wife, Viki of Rogers, Arkansas
Dale Edge and wife, Elizabeth of Pflugerville
Sister: Jackie Miller of Center
Best Friend: Her dog, Pretty
A host of friends, including several new friends of Longview
Preceded in death by
Husband: Calvin Miller
Daughter: Nelda Schilhab
Sister: Joyce Adams
Brother: H.W. Edge, Jr.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/11/2014
Edwin Pate Hughes, 84, of Pasadena, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2014, in Pasadena, Texas. He was born on April 25, 1929, to Luther Adolphus and Maudie Dee Dillen Hughes, in Timpson, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, William Otis and Mary Evelyn Hughes; niece, Lynda Kay Post; and great-nephew, Robert Hughes.
He is survived by:
His loving wife, Florence Shirley Hughes
Daughters and sons-in-law:
Laura Dee Hughes Swartz and husband Alan, of Flint, Texas;
Martha Florence Hughes Silos and husband Isaac Jr. of La Porte, Texas;
Son, David Pate Hughes, of Pasadena, Texas
Granddaughters: Meghan Lynn Swartz, Sabrina Florence Silos, and Mandy Elisabeth Silos;
Nephew, Joe Wayne Hughes and wife Nell
Great-nieces: Robin Cantrell, Jill Serralde, Misty Post, Lisa Phelps
Great-nephews: Todd Pitman and Rodney Hughes.
Pate graduated from Timpson High School in 1947. He served in the Army during the Korean War, and was stationed in both Korea and Japan. He later married Florence Shirley Etheridge on June 13, 1959, and was blessed with 54 years of marriage. He worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad, Shell Oil Refinery Laboratory, Sheffield Steel Company, and the United States Postal Service. He retired after 27 years as a faithful letter carrier. During his earlier years, Pate enjoyed drawing plans for 2 houses, and built most of them himself. He also loved to garden, graft pecan trees, feed the birds and the squirrels, and play 42 dominoes. He was a faithful Deacon and member of South Main Baptist Church, Pasadena, for 55 years. He also served as a Family Life Center volunteer. He was a kind, gentle man with a great love for His Lord, and is now enjoying His eternal presence. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Rosewood Funeral Home, 3939 Pasadena Blvd., Pasadena, Texas.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2014, at South Main Baptist Church, 4300 East Sam Houston Pkwy. S., Pasadena, Texas 77505. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Blair Cemetery, in Timpson, Texas with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating.
Any donations may go to the Deacon Crisis Fund at South Main Baptist Church, Pasadena, Texas.
Graveside services will be under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, TX.
01/10/2014
Leo Keating, 87, of Burleson, TX, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014. Services were held Wednesday, January 8, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel, Joshua, TX. Interment was in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Ft. Worth.
Leo Keating was born December 2, 1926, in Panola County, Texas, to Jim Richard and Emma Odessa Burks Keating. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oleta McClure Keating, 2 sisters, Donella Jimmerson, and Marie Simpson; and 3 brothers, Harold Keating, Glen Keating, and Doug Keating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in memory of Leo Keating, to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. 4072, Pittsfield, MA, 01202.
Leo was a longtime Burleson area resident, having spent time working on the MKT (Katy) Railroad. He was retired from Burleson Independent School District, and a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Leo was a special Dad and Granddad, whose family time was very important to him. He loved to garden, and excelled in woodworking.
Survivors: sons, Mitchell Keating, and wife, Donna, of Burleson, Jerry Keating, and wife, Mary Lou, of Alvarado, Gary Steven Keating, and wife, Jamie, of Alvarado; daughters, Paula Smith, and husband James, of Burleson, Ruth Keating and husband Barry Allen, of Burleson; grandchildren, Jim Mitchell Keating, James Smith, Jr., Julie Benton, Blake Keating, Zack Thompson, Jake Keating; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Jo Ann Gary, Lanette Els, Lillie Chadwick; and many other extended family and friends.
Mrs. Bennie Roberts, age 79, longtime resident of San Augustine, passed from this life early Monday morning, January 6, 2014, in San Augustine.
Bennie was born to Ocie (Simmons) Harvey and Burl Harvey on December 30, 1934, in San Augustine County, Texas. She was a long-time employee of the San Augustine Tribune,the local weekly paper in San Augustine, as a Type Setter. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Broaddus.
In lieu of memorials, the family has requested donations be made to the First Baptist Church, 207 Buchanan Street, Broaddus, Texas 75972, or Hospice of East Texas.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014, in the First Baptist Church, Broaddus, Texas with Dr. W. Wayne Barth and Alton Shaw officiating. Interment will be in the Harvey Cemetery in Broaddus.
Her survivors include, Daughter, Debbie Ekman and her husband, Denny of San Augustine; Grandchildren, Joseph Hilliard and Jacquelyn Evans and her husband, Larry; Great-Grandchildren; Dakota, Justin, Savanna, Koree, and Katie Hilliard; Emily and Jacob Evans; Sister, Beverly Albrecht of Nacogdoches.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Ocie (Simmons) Harvey and Burl Harvey; her beloved Husband, Gordon Earl Roberts; daughter, Jean Marie Roberts; Brother, Carl Harvey and Sister, Joy Lassiter.
Pallbearers will include, Joseph Hilliard, Jim Blackwell, Steven Hayes, Joe Rives, George Russell, and Herman Shofner.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Norma Adle Murray, age 94, was born March 17, 1919, in San Augustine County, Texas to the late Vera Hubbard Holloway and Ada Jewel (Pate) Holloway. She entered into rest in San Augustine on January 1, 2014.
Mrs. Murray was a member of the Attoyac Baptist Church.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her daughters, Lynda Jo Layton and husband Clifton of Lufkin, Letta Shaver and husband Larry of Garland; sons, Gaylon Murray and wife Cindy of Sabine County, Roy Murray and wife Patsy of San Augustine, Hughlon Murray of Chireno; Kenneth Murray of Chireno, Gerald Murray and wife Yvonne of Chireno; grandchildren, Dana, Lana, Suzy, Summer, Chrissy, Melinda, Mandy, Brent, Brad, Chad, Meredith, Forrest, Ashley, Holly, Aaron, Brooke and Kiley; numerous great-grandchildren; aunt, Faye Mills of San Augustine County; and numerous other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vera Hubbard and Jewel Holloway; husband, Taylor Bentley Murray; son, Bennis Murray; sisters, Ferry Snider and Tiny Doyen; brothers, Joe, Cliff, W.K. and Jimmy Holloway.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2014, 10:00 A.M., Attoyac Baptist Church with Bro. Skipper Eberlan officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2014, 5:00 til 8:00 P.M., Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Attoyac Cemetery.
Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Martha Ann (Forse) Carson, age 70, of Deer Park, Texas, passed from this life on Sunday, January 5, 2014, in Pasadena, Texas.
Martha was born to Louvenia (Eppes) Forse and Hollis Forse on April 13, 1943, in San Augustine County, Texas. She was a graduate of San Augustine High School in 1961. A Graduate of Stephen F. Austin State College in 1964. (Bachelor of Business Adminstation) and a Graduate of the University of Houston in 1970 (Masters of Education) Thereafter, she was an Educator teaching mainly in the Conroe and Humble Independent School District, teaching Mathematics and Computer Literacy. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, in the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Stephen Wiggins will officiate. Interment will be in the Chinquapin Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas. Visitation will be from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2014, in the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Those who are left to cherish her memory include, her son, Kevin Carson of Deer Park; Sister, Mary Finch of Slidell, La., and Father-in-law, James Carson of Spring.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Louvenia (Eppes)and William Hollis Forse.
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Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com
Jerry Dewayne Hewitt, 46, of Shelbyville, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2014 at San Augustine Memorial Hospital in San Augustine, Texas. Services will be held 11am Monday, January 13, 2014 at Triumph 1st Pentecostal Church in Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop Roosevelt Swindle to officiate. Interment will follow at Lane Town Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas
He is survived by:
Mother: Floria Mae Hewitt of Shelbyville, Texas
Father: Jimmy Earl (Jeanie) Hewitt of Shelbyville, Texas
Sons:
Derrick Gardner of Center, Texas
Eric Gardner of Center
Cortez Bennett of San Augustine, Texas
Andre Suell of Center
Corwin Suell of Center
Daughter: Katlyn Suell of Center, Texas
3 Grandchildren
Brothers:
Billy (Pauline) Hewitt of Shelbyville, Texas
James Earl (Gloria) Hewitt of Shelbyville, Texas
Charles (Sherinaka) Hewitt of Shelbyville, Texas
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
Mrs. Helen Ruby Evans, 73 of Tenaha, Texas passed away January 8, 2014. Services will be held 2pm Sunday, January, 11, 2014 at St. Johns Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas with Pastor Chandler Pettis to officiate. Interment will follow at St. Johns Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Clifford Evans of Tenaha, Texas
Keith Evans of Bossier City, LA
Emerson Evans of Center, Texas
Myron Evans of Dallas, Texas
74 Grandchildren, 78 great Grandchildren and 1 great great Grandchild
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
Community Funeral Home of Timpson, Texas announces funeral services for Lavanna Bussey, 62, of Timpson will be held Sunday, January 11, 2014 1pm at Wallace Chapel Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas with Pastor Cedric Grace to officiate. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. Lavanna Bussey passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center, Nacogdoches, Texas.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Lasonnia Hooper of Timpson
Michelle Riggans of Timpson
Rosalyn Crawford of Center
Chantel Bussey of Tyler
Nannetta Bussey of Timpson
Sons:
Oscar Garner of Dallas, Texas
Willie Garner of Timpson
Robert Osby of Lufkin, Texas
22 Grandchildren and 23 Great Grandchildren
Sisters:
Juanita (Marvin) Young of Dallas, Texas
Kathy Page Hooper of Lufkin, Texas
Tammie Page of Dallas, Texas
Caressa Dixion of Nacogdoches, Texas
Marcie Caraway of Austin, Texas
Shone Horne of Austin
Land Horne of Austin
Brothers:
Billy (Ree) Page of Center, Texas
Willie Ray Page of Lufkin, Texas
Robert Kenneth Page of Grand Praire
Sister-in-Law: Lavern Page of Nacogdoches, Texas
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Timpson, Texas.
Cora Lee Morris, 88, of Tyler passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at her residence in Tyler, Texas. Services will be held 2pm Saturday, January 11, 2014 atTriumph 1st Pentacostal Church Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop Roosevelt Swindle to officate. Interment will follow at Bennett Chapel Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas.
She is survived by:
Son: Kirsky Dock of Tyler, Texas
15 Grandchildren
20 Great Grandchildren
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
Jefferson (Newt) Jenkins, 57, of San Augustine, Texas passed away Tuesday morning at this residence in San Augustine, Texas.
Wake will be held Friday night, January 10, 2014 from 6pm to 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Funeral services will be 1pm Saturday, January 11, 2014 at New Hope Baptist Church in San Augustine, Texas with Rev. James Jenkins to officiate. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas.
He is survived by:
Wife: Sue Lean Jenkins of San Augustine, Texas
Sons:
Steven (Megan) Holman of San Augustine
Chris (Alicia) Holman of Shelbyville, Texas
Anthony (Pat) Holman of Beckvile, Texas
Cedric (Kim) Holman of San Augustine
Scotty Garrett of Shelbyville, Texas
Scotty Garrett, Jr of San Augustine
Daughters:
Tunya Berry of San Augustine
Annie (Eddie) Smith of San Augustine, Texas
Melodie Pilot of Shelbyville
19 Grandchildren
Brothers:
Mathis Jenkins of San Augustine, Texas
Johnny (Debra) Jenkins of San Augustine, Texas
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
Mrs. Glynn Dean Jones, 56, of Boggy Community of San Augustine, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Lufkin Memorial Long Term Care.
Funeral services will be held 11am Saturday, January 11, 2014 at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, San Augustine with Pastor Daniel Holman to officiate. Interment will follow at Boggy Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas.
She is survived by:
Husband: Bobby Jones of San Augustine, Texas
Sons:
Triscia Jones of Minnesoto
DeShundra Jones of San Augustine
Terrell Jones of San Augustine
Paul Jones of San Augustine
Tyler Jones of San Augustine
Jay Price of San Augustine
2 grandchildren
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
Mary Lou Adams, 84, of Center, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Garrison Nursing Home.
Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fairview Cemetery in Center with nephew, Chris Watlington officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:30 at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born January 18, 1929 in Horace, Kansas to Ferrel C. and Elizabeth D. (Huddleston) Watlington. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone as a switch operator for many years. She retired from Farmers State Bank after 27 years. She was a member of First Christian Church in Center.
She is preceded in death by her Father, Ferrel Watlington, Mother & Step-Father, Elizabeth & Jack Clark, Husband, Denny Adams, Brothers, Kenneth Watlington, Billy Earl Watlington, & Jackie Watlington & wife, Reba and Brother-in-law, Bill Adams.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Lisa Myers & husband, Larry of Center
Son: Randall Adams & wife, Arcie of Houston
Grandchildren:
Wesley Myers & wife, Cathy of Center
Matthew Myers & wife, Kristina of Tucson, AZ
Kathryn Adams Gordon & husband, Matt of Fort Worth
Josh Adams of Euless
Great Grandchildren:
Madeline, Taylor & Tanner Myers
Skyler, Aiden & Dylan Myers
Wyatt Gordon
Brothers & Sisters-in-law:
Cecil Watlington & wife, Virginia of Center
Jay Randall Watlington & wife, Jo Ruth of Lufkin
Lavell Watlington of Center
Gloria Watlington of South Carolina
Ruthelma Lou Adams of Nacogdoches
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers: Matthew Myers, Wesley Myers, Josh Adams, Kathryn Adams Gordon, Chris Watlington & Jasen Watlington
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Kay Elizabeth Powers, 61, of Garrison passed away January 8, 2014 in Lufkin, Texas. She was born September 10, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI to Thomas Burks Remondino and Doris Werner Remondino. She was a homemaker.
No services are planned at this time.
She is survived by:
Husband: Robert Powers of Garrison, Texas
Mother: Doris Remondino of Milwauke, WI
Son: Gerrod Powers of Irving, TX
Brothers:
Peter Remondino of Phoenix, AZ
Jim Remondino and wife Theresa of Milwaukee, WI
Sister: Annie Pepinbrink of Wilwaukee, WI
Brother-In-Law: Howard Lee Powers of Garrison, TX
Sister-In-Law: Jeannette Pollard and husband Dewayne of Onalaska, TX
Special Friends:
Tootsie Llaso of Garrison, TX
Tracie Chapman of Timpson, TX
Host of nieces, nephews and friends
Preceded in death by father, Thomas B. Remondino
Funeral services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
01/09/2014
Allen Lane Abbitt, 75, of Pollok, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 23, 1938 in Minden, Louisiana to Metz Abbitt and Susie Peavey Abbitt. He was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Abbitt’s wishes were to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later time.
He is survived by
Daughter: Barbara Pike of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Mark Campbell
Taylor Cole
Candace Abbitt
Alexis Abbitt
Brooke Abbitt
Mother of his children: Andrea Abbitt of Joaquin
Preceded in death by
Parents: Metz Abbitt and Susie Peavey Abbitt
Son: Mark Abbitt
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Rodney William Bragg, 56, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014, in San Augustine. He was born August 13, 1957, in San Augustine to David Eldon “Dot” Bragg and Evelyn Marie Williams Bragg. He was a member of Lydia Baptist Church in Huxley.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2014, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
Pallbearers will be Sarge Bragg, John Clark, Herbert McMiller, Henry Stephens, John Jernigan and Wilton Parks.
He is survived by
Wife: Jammie Bragg of Huxley
Sons:
Corey William Bragg and wife, Sherry of Huxley
Colton Lee Bragg and wife, Taylor of Huxley
David Eldon Bragg of Huxley
Grandchildren:
Rachael Bragg of Huxley
Ida Bragg of Huxley
Jacob Bragg of Huxley
Ashton Bragg of Huxley
Great Grandchild: Chandler Bragg of Huxley
Brother: Jerry Williams of Florida
Sisters:
Pansy Gray of Garrison
Linda Beth Adams of Port Arthur
Martha Lee Hagar of Milam
Dorothy West of Silsbee
Numerous nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: David Eldon “Dot” Bragg and Evelyn Marie Williams Bragg
Brothers: Henry Eldon “Sonny” Bragg, Donnie Bragg, Ronnie Bragg
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/06/2014
Bruce Riley Samford, Sr. was born August 14, 1937 in Tenaha, Texas, and died January 6, 2014 at his home in Timpson, Texas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Bruce graduated in 1956 from Tenaha High School where he played football, basketball and ran track. He began a long and successful career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company at a young age, retiring after thirty years of service. Bruce was a member of Timpson Masonic Lodge #437 for forty-three years and was also a Shriner. He was elected Justice of the Peace for Precinct Five, serving for thirteen years. He also was the Municipal Judge for the City of Timpson until he became ill in 2011.
Bruce was very involved in the community where he served on the school board for Timpson ISD for six years. He was a big Bear Backer, enjoying his children and grandchildren in their endeavors. Pappa would occasionally cross over to cheer for the Kilgore Bulldogs. Bruce was always a Texas Longhorn fan and was extremely proud to have grandchildren attending UT. His Longhorn pride ran so deep that his grandchildren made him an “Honorary Longhorn” with a tile brick in his honor at the UT Alumni Center for all to see. Texas Fight!
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyal Samford and Ella Marie Tidwell, his father and mother-in-law Marcus and Emily Powers, and his loving grandparents Nugent and Cleo Samford by whom he was raised. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Patricia Powers Samford. He is also survived by his children Sandie Crawford, Terrie Nix and husband Milt, Jerrie Strahan and husband Robbie, and Bruce Riley Samford Jr. and wife Tina, all of Timpson. He is survived by his dearly-loved grandchildren: Jessica Strahan of Los Angeles, CA, Emily Crawford of Austin, Marcus Nix of Timpson, Mallory Strahan of Nacogdoches, Macy Nix of Austin, and Olivia Stokes and husband Taylor of Timpson; great grandson, Lynk Riley Stokes, of Timpson; sister Carolyn Hairgrove; and nephew Stephen Hairgrove of Grapevine.
As a beloved husband and family man, he will be sorely missed by friends and family alike.
Funeral service for Bruce Riley Samford, Sr. will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at First Baptist Church, Timpson with Dr. Josh Walters and Bro. Elmer Mathews officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bradley Allen, Bobby Hamblin, Lloyd Grier, Doug Barr, Duncan Connell, Gary Rholes, Kerry Newman, and Hubert Walton. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Crawford, L. G. Allen, Charles Joe Hughes, David Pike, Leonard Hughes, George Butts, Jerry Bob Nix, Sidney Galbreath, and Johnnie Earl Robinson.
To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylor.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements.
Maxilene Thorn, 86, of Washington D.C., formerly of Center, Texas, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014, at her residence. She was born January 26, 1927, in Center to John Crocker and Alvie Fults Crocker. Maxilene was the thirteenth child of thirteen children, and she was the last survivor of her generation.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2014, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
She is survived by
Son: James Travis Thorn of Washington D.C.
Numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by
Husband: Travis Thorn
Son: Charles Howard Thorn
Parents: John Crocker and Alvie Fults Crocker
Twelve Siblings
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Johnny Cook, 74 of Garrsion, Texas passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 3:00pm in Nacogdoches, Texas.
He was born in Tularose, New Mexico on January 19, 1939 to Robert (Bob) Cook and Lilly (Daughtery) Cook. He worked as a heavy duty mechanic.
He is survived by
Wife: Linda Cook of Garrison, TX
Daughters: Connie Cook & husband Bryan of Michigan
Lisa Cook & husband Dana of Houston, TC
Sons:
Tracy Cook & wife Kristi of Garrison, TX
Johnny V. Cook & wife Amy of Garrison, TX.
Robert Cook & wife Shelley of Garrison, TX
Kevin Cook of Garrison, TC
Grandchildren:
Jim Osburn, Rob Osburn, Dakota Cooper, Chad Seber, Madison Seber, Triston Cook, Dillon Cook, John Tanner Cook, Jacob Cook, Brittany LeAnn Westbrook, Brittay Gail Lee, Destiny Westbrook, Bryson Ray Cook, Kaitlyn Westbrook, Jasee Lee, Shelbie Smith
Sisters:
Jane Jordan
FN Cook
Brother:
Jack Cook
Numerous Great Grandchildren
Visitation will be Sunday, January 5, 2014 1:30 to 3:00pm at Garrison Funeral Home. Services will be Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 3:00 pm
Funeral Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
John "Buddy" Williamson, 84 of Garrison, TX passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Garrison, TX. He was born on January 21, 1930 in Garrison, Texas to John G. Williamson and Fennis (Corley) Williamson and worked as a self Dairy Farmer.
He is survived by
Daughter:
Gina Peters & husband Randy of Longview, TX
Son:
Jon Williamson & wife Jeri of Garrison, TX
Grandchildren: Ryan Williamson & wife Brenna
Cade Williamson & wife Lyndsey
Taylor Williamson
Scott Peters & wife Gilliam
Mark Peters & wife Amanda
Veronica Rountree & husband Bret
Chris Peters
Tarker Price
Keith Peters
Great Grandchildren 10
Sister: Laverne Cordell of Douglas, TX
Host of other nieces, Nephews and friends.
Preceded in death by parents; 1 daughter; Kelli Kay Williamson
Pallbearers will be Elmer Edgmon, Lane Barton, Jimmy Ray Cranford, Bob Barton, JJoey Cranford, Jessie Stokes.
Visitation will be Monday, January 6, 2014 from 10am to 11am.
Services will be Monday, January 6, 2014 at 11am at Garrison Funeral Home Chapel in Garrison, TX. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Garrison, TX.
01/03/2014
Joe W. Samford, 89, of College Station, passed away January 2, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan, Texas. He was born June 3, 1924 in Center, Texas. He was the only son of the late Eli and Velma Samford. He served this great country with honor and bravery in the Second World War as a member of the 10th Mountain Division. He was a man of great kindness and strength, a loyal and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Quisenberry Samford.
He is survived by his son, Donald; daughter-in-law, Sandra Burleson Samford; his granddaughter, Amanda Samford Holmes, her husband Kevin and their three children, Mary, Gabriel and Anna Marie. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Glenda Sue Conner and husband, Jerry, as well as a host of devoted nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with Tim Perkins officiating.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Albert Louis Reynolds, Sr., 63, of Center, passed away Friday, January 03, 2014 at Trinity Nursing & Rehab in San Augustine, Texas.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Harville officiating. Burial will follow at Asbury Chapel Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born June 16, 1950 to V.A. and Alma (Cooley) Reynolds. He was a member of Logan Full Gospel Church.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, V.A. and Alma Reynolds, Brother and Sister-in-law, Virgil and Betty Reynolds, Brother, Jerald Reynolds and Brother, Stacy Reynolds.
He is survived by:
Wife: Judy Reynolds of Center
Daughter: Teresa Reynolds Jones & husband, Scott of Carthage
Sons:
Albert Reynolds, Jr. of Flint
Kevin Haley of Center
David Haley & wife, Rebecca of Center
Joey Haley & wife, Sunshine of Joaquin
Jeffrey Haley of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Corey Hagler, Samantha Hagler, Casey Jones,
Kayla Jones, Tyler Reynolds, Megan Reynolds,
Justin & Jody Haley, Lauren & Morgan Haley,
Alexis Miller & husband, Dalton, Chase Haley & Oliver Haley
2 Great Grandchildren:
Braileigh Alford and Trevor Miller
Numerous Brothers-in-law, Sisters-in-law and Nieces and Nephews
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Graveside service for Charles Wayne Bushiey, 62, of Timpson, TX, will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson, with Bro. Cliff Hughes officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. Mr. Bushiey passed away January 2, 2014, in Timpson.
Born September 20, 1951, in Timpson, TX, Charles Wayne Bushiey was the son of the late Joseph L. Bushiey and Flozell Powdrill Bushiey. Charlie was a graduate of Timpson High School and worked as a welder. He loved the Stockman Community where he grew up and spent his life enjoying his East Texas home.
Survivors include brothers Bobby Joe Bushiey of Carthage and Louie Bushiey and wife Vicki of Joaquin; sister Beth Bushiey and Mickey York of Commerce, TX; nieces Donna Bookman, M’Chelle Cadenhead, and Shauna Bushiey; nephews Joey Bushiey and Justin Bushiey; and several great nieces and nephews. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Flo Bushiey, nephew Jeffrey Bushiey, and great niece Faith Marie Bookman.
To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.
01/02/2014
Carl T. Campbell, 86, of Port Arthur, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 in Beaumont. He was born September 4, 1927 in Huxley to Jim Fred Campbell and Callie Furlow Campbell. Mr. Campbell served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Stonegate Missionary Baptist Church in Port Arthur.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Carroll Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be Carl Smith, Robert Smith, Mike Scarber, Marty Scarber and Ricky Campbell.
He is survived by
Son: Mark W. Campbell of Port Arthur
Sisters:
LaMerle Davis of Houston
Louise Greer of Shelbyville
Ann Scarber of Huxley
Kay Ballard of Mont Belvieu
Brothers:
Earl Campbell of Center
Crit Cambell of Shelbyville
Aunt: Helen Caroll of Goose Creek, South Carolina
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Wife: Joyce Ann Campbell
Parents: Jim Fred Campbell and Callie Furlow Campbell
Sister: Nina Smith
Brothers: Marshall Campbell, James “Sonny” Campbell, Robert Campbell, Check Campbell
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Doris L. Thompson, 70, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. She was born October 20, 1943 in Center to A. E. Wagstaff and Evie Lou Anthony Wagstaff. Ms. Thompson was employed at Tyson Foods, where she worked as an accounting clerk. She was a member of New Hope Congregational Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Donald Weatherly officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
She is survived by
Children:
M. C. “Bubba” Metcalf and wife, Janet of Tenaha
Johnny Metcalf and wife, Renee of Deadwood
Billy Ray Thompson Jr. of Center
Grandchildren:
Rana Metcalf
Jake Metcalf
Kyla Metcalf
Kaylee Metcalf
Caleb Metcalf
Lani Metcalf
Ashley Metcalf
Hunter LaGrone
Jasey Metcalf
Sisters:
Billie Hooper
Mary Guidroz
Ima Hendricks
Linda Rachal
Numerous nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Her entire Tyson Foods Family
Preceded in death by
Husband: Billy Ray Thompson Sr.
Parents: A.E. “Buddy” & Evie Wagstaff
In-laws: Adrian & Gladys Thompson
Brother: Jerry Wagstaff
Step-son: Ray Thompson
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Hope Congregational Methodist Church, 404 Park Street, Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Brenda Lois Walker Davis “Gee-Gaw”, 71, of Center, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 in San Augustine. She was born February 12, 1942 in Abilene to Herbert Eugene Walker and Jessie Crow Walker. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
She is survived by
Daughters:
Dawna Lynn George of Center
Teresa Davis and Stephen May of Hurst
Sons:
Ben Davis of Houston
Blaine Davis of Spring
Grandchildren:
Elizabeth May of Hurst
Shaylon Dawn George of Center
Shamry George of Center
Dalton George of Center
Courtney Davis of Houston
Brooke Davis of Houston
Koby Davis of Houston
Samantha Hill of Florida
Gabriel Davis of Florida
Great Grandchildren:
Autumn Moody
Waylon George
Jaylon Worsham
Ilove George
Summer George
Raylon Worsham
Gage Quinones
Sister: Melinda Crow Tyler
Brother: Wesley Walker
Preceded in death by
Parents: Herbert Eugene Walker and Jessie Crow Walker
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
