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06/30/2014
Judy (Milford) Ramsey, 66, of Timpson, Texas, passed away June 29, 2014, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 2, 2014, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Rev. Carla Reed and Rev. Rick Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Taylor Funeral Home.
Judy Milford Ramsey was born December 3, 1947 in Center, Texas to the late William Arthur Milford and Emma Candace Ramsey Milford. She was the youngest of three children - a brother, James Harold Milford and a sister, Linda Askins. Judy grew up in the Shady Grove community of Timpson and attended Shady Grove Methodist Church. Soon after graduation from Timpson High School, she married the love of her life, Ken Ramsey. As a little girl, Judy’s greatest ambition was to marry the love of her life and become a wife, mother and homemaker and that dream was fulfilled with the birth of two baby boys, Kenneth Stephen Ramsey and Nathan Weldon Ramsey. She was blessed to have two sweet daughters-in-law which she referred to as her daughters, and four precious grandsons that she adored. Judy always felt blessed that she was able to raise her family here in Timpson and be near her parents through their aging years.
Survivors include her husband Kenneth Ramsey of Timpson; sons Stephen Ramsey and wife Chrissy of Diana, TX, and Nathan Ramsey and wife Hannah of Timpson; brother James H. Milford and wife Jean of Longview; sister Linda Askins and husband Charles of Timpson; 4 grandsons: Taylor, David, Tristan, and Jordon; special family, Betty Crump and Sharon Stewart; and numerous other relatives.
To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements.
Clayton Moore Taylor, 53, of Timpson, Texas, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014, in Nacogdoches, TX. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 3, 2014, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carla Reed and Rev. Jean Ferraro officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 2, at Taylor Funeral Home.
Clayton Moore Taylor was born January 9, 1961, in Marshall, TX. He was the son of the late Thomas Edgar “Ted” Taylor, Jr. and Kathleen Moore Taylor. Clay graduated from Timpson High School in 1979 and worked with automotive parts for over 35 years, the majority of this time with Toledo Automotive in Center, TX . He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Timpson, and the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Survivors include his mother Kathleen Moore Taylor of Timpson; brother Tom Taylor and wife Nancy of Prattville, AL; nieces, Allison Taylor of Denver, Colorado, and Elaine Taylor of Columbia, Missouri; and cousins, Mary Adams and husband Glenn, Melvin Moore, Jr. and wife Jan, Diana Moss and husband Marty, Rial Taylor and wife Cindy, and Bret Taylor and wife Christy.
To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, TX., is in charge of arrangements.
Edith Gardner, (105) of Center, Texas passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Green Acres Nursing Center. Mrs. Gardner’s funeral services will be Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11am at the Mt. Zion CME Church. Elder Johnny Wilson will be officiating.
Survived by:
Son, Gilbert Booker Coleman (Odell) of Lawton, Oklahoma
Grandchildren:
Gilbert Coleman (Ida) of Dallas, Texas
Steven Coleman (Rowlett) of Dallas, Texas
Andre Brown (Jada) Chicago Illinois
Ricky Coleman of Houston, Texas
Pamela Coleman of Houston, Texas
Anita Scott (Willie) Lawton, Oklahoma
Niece, Zelma Lathan of Center, Texas
Visitation will be at Hicks Chapel, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from the hours of 6:00pm- 8:00pm
*Due to Martin Luther King Drive being under construction:
Traveling from the North: Detour to Nobles Street to Garrett Street
Traveling from the South: Detour to Hopkins Street to Jennings Street
Burial will be at Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas
Repass Mt Zion CME Church
Services Entrusted to Hicks Mortuary
Alma Jean Dundon, 86, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Green Acres Nursing Home.
Her wishes were to be cremated and No services are planned.
She was born April 28, 1928 in Huntington, WV to Dennis and Ethel (Ellis) White.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Dennis & Ethel White and Husband, John N. Dundon.
She is survived by:
Daughter:
Betty Snyder & partner, Helen Potter of South Carolina
Son & Daughter-in-law:
John & Sherie Dundon of Center
Grandchildren:
Heather Lloyd & husband, Mel of Florida
Frank Dundon & wife, Brenda of Ohio
Trishea Thomas of Seabrook
John E. Dundon & wife, Bridget of Seabrook
Great Grandchildren:
Terry Lloyd & wife, Samantha, Ashley Lloyd, Emily Lloyd, Misa Lloyd & husband, Caleb,
Jonathan Dundon, Sidni Dundon & Owen Dundon
Gage Thomas & Gavin Thomas
Nathan Dundon
2 Great Great Grandchildren:
Jaxon Lloyd & Ezra Lloyd
Twin Sister:
Betty
Sisters:
Helen, Lois & Barbara
Brothers:
Dale & Dawn
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas.
Arrie Fay McGee Rawlings, 88, of Houston, formerly of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Paul Silvey officiating.
Arrie Fay McGee Rawlings was born March 16, 1926 in Center to William E. “Monk” McGee and Dora V. Walker McGee. She graduated as salutatorian from Center High School and went on to further her education at Houston Business College. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Joaquin.
She is survived by
Daughter: Carla Fay Rawlings Estrada and husband, Ralph of Houston
Son: Bryan Wesley Rawlings of Jacinto City
Grandchildren:
David “Van” Hailey and wife, Amanda of Lamesa
Tammy L. Pearson of Pasadena
Jennifer D. Yarberry and husband, David of Tyler
Vanessa E. Pearson Hoehn and husband, Patrick of Pasadena
Rafael G. Estrada Jr. and wife, Samantha of Lake Jackson
Steven W. Rawlings of Columbus, Ohio
Travis E. Rawlings of Jacinto City
8 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Husband: James W. Rawlings
Daughter: Georgia L. Rawlings Pearson
Great Granddaughter: Anna Marie Burch
Parents: W.E. “Monk” and Dora McGee
Brothers: William Guy McGee, Ellis McGee, Thomas Earl McGee
Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Burch, David Yarberry, Brandon Upshaw, Alex Burch, Travis Rawlings and Patrick Hoehn. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven W. Rawlings, Grant Yarberry and Rafael Estrada Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pine Ridge Cemetery Fund at Texas State Bank, PO Box 1069, Joaquin, Texas 75954.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/28/2014
Buster Ford, 78, of Center, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 30, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Ford was born July 11, 1935 in Bentonville, Arkansas. He served in the United States National Guard. Mr. Ford was an avid outdoorsman and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center.
He is survived by
Children:
Jackie Ford and wife, Terry
Timothy Ford and wife, Kaye
Rick Ford and wife, Teresa
Phillip Ford and wife, Lori
Grandchildren:
Michael Ford
Eric Ford
Tyler Ford
Jennifer Yates and husband, Wesley
Holly Groves and husband, Brad
Christopher Ford
Kristi Rosas and husband, Isaac
Bradley Ford
Jordan Ford and wife, Lainey
Curtis Ford
Lanie Truitt
Lexie Truitt
Kate Ford
James Ford
Great Grandchildren:
Shayla Ford
Michael Ford
Kaidence Ford
Trinity Ford
Haleigh Ford
Paisley Ford
Jacob Rosas
One Sister
One Brother
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Wife: Violet Duke Ford
Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Rayford and Ollie Mae Duke
One Brother
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/26/2014
Betty Ruth Slatten, 68, of College Station formerly of Center, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Center with Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born February 28, 1946 in Center to Denton and Blanche (Stephenson) Haley. She graduated from Center High School in 1964. She was a retired technical editor. She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, College Station.
She is preceded in death by her Father, Denton Haley.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Haley Beth Williams & husband, Caleb of College Station
Grandchildren:
Casey Williams
Ava Grace Williams
Mother: Blanche Haley of Center
Brother: Denny Haley of Center
Aunts:
Faye Elder of Shreveport
Minnie Lovejoy of Center
Uncle: Carl Stephenson & wife, Patty of Houston
Numerous Cousins & Other Relatives
Pallbearers: David Chadwick, Burton Brown, Josh Payne, Rob Payne, Rick Wiedeman, Corby Howard, John Henry Holloway & Nathan Phelps
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Jeremy Rick Sims, 33, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Kerry Green and Bro. Barry Rankin officiating. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Jeremy was born July 30, 1980 in Nacogdoches to Rickie Sims and Elizabeth Cagle. He was a member of Dreka United Pentecostal Church in the Dreka Community of Shelby County.
He is survived by
Daughter: Millie Sims of Center
Father: Rickie Sims and wife, Mary of Shelbyville
Mother: Elizabeth Sitton and husband, Buddy of Woden
Sister: Brittany Lummus of Woden
Brothers:
Dewayne Sims and wife, Kristal of Meridian
Rick Foehner and wife, Kelly of Shelbyville
Jamie Dutton and wife, Angie of Houston
Josh Dutton of Center
Aaron Sitton of Nacogdoches
Brian Sitton of Baytown
Grandmother: Lue Margaret Sims of Shelbyville
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Grandparents: Ward Sims, Zera Cagle, Clifton Cagle
Uncles and Aunts: Randy Sims, Mary Sims, Howard Sims, Ray Cagle
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/25/2014
Betty Doris Taylor, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 27, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Doug Stone officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.
Mrs. Taylor was born March 5, 1934 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Allen Bryan English and Clara Lord English. She was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church in Center.
She is survived by
Husband of 62 years: Doyl Taylor of Joaquin
Daughters:
Betty Ann Cockrell and husband, David of Longview
Gayle Green and husband, Jerry of Hallsville
Grandchildren:
Rachel Stallard and husband, Jack of Kilgore
Lance Cockrell and wife, Jessica of Tyler
Casey Cockrell and wife, Amie of Springhill
Jeremy Green and wife, Jonette of Shreveport, Louisiana
Jacob Green and wife, Anansa of Appleby
Jordan Elizabeth Green of Lubbock
Great Grandchildren:
Kyle Stallard
Connor Cockrell
Nathan Cockrell
Elizabeth Cockrell
Benjamin Cockrell
Evan Cockrell
Josiah Green
Elijah Green
Josephine Green
Brother: Harold English and wife, Frances of Keithville
Brother-in-law: Ray Fisher of Pelican
Sister-in-law: Faye Ashley of Joaquin
Numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by
Parents: Allen Bryan English and Clara Lord English
Sisters: Jean Adkinson, Mildred Fisher
Brothers: J.C. English, Fred Roland English
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Golden, 83 of Carthage, Texas will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Southside Baptist Church with Dr. Kirby Hill officiating. A private family burial will be in the Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Family visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6–8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Golden passed away June 24, 2014 in Longview, Texas.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Swanzy Golden was born July 25, 1930 in Nacogdoches, Texas to the marriage of Bob and Mae Billingsly Swanzy. Jane was raised and schooled in Center and graduated from Center High School with the class of 1949. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Stephen F. Austin State University and later received her Master’s in Education from Sam Houston State University. Jane met and later married D.D. Golden on December 22, 1952 and together they celebrated 61 years. Mrs. Golden retired from Livingston High School where she taught Home Economics for many years, was a member of the Service League of Carthage and a member of Southside Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Robert Swanzy and a sister Martha Sue Swanzy.
Mrs. Golden is survived by her loving husband, D.D. Golden of Carthage; children, Dennis Golden and wife Kimberly of Carthage, Dixon Golden and wife Melody of Center, Suzon Cloud and husband Dan of Carthage, Gary Golden and wife Jeanette of Hemphill; brother, David Swanzy and wife Maelinda of Center; grandchildren, Dan Cloud, Sarah Darnell, Allison Grant, Denny Golden, Lauren Golden, Lindsay Golden, D.D. Golden, L.E. Golden, Kasey Golden, Rob Golden, Kurt Golden, Drew Golden; great grandchildren, Mitchell Grant, Jaime Grant, Will Cloud, Madison Cloud, Gavin Golden, Easton Golden; nephew, Davy Swanzy; nieces, Betsy Swanzy, Caroline Jean Brewer; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Dan Cloud, Drew Golden, Rob Golden, Gary Golden, Ryan Grant and Daryl Darnell. Honorary pallbearers will be Linda Snow, Bill Golmizer, Bill Brady and Kevin Cook.
Ora Verdell "Bubba" Christopher, Jr., 46, of Nacogdoches, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, June 27, 2014 at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Nacogdoches County. Interment will follow at Shady GRove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County.
He was born May 4, 1968 in Nacogdoches to Ora Verdell Christopher Sr. and Helen Miller Christopher. Mr. Christopher loved being "Pappy" and enjoyed the time he was able to spend with his precious grandchildren. "Bubba" was a man of few words, but spoke through music.
He is survived by
Wife: Cheryl Christopher of Nacogdoches
Children:
Jessica Baker and husband, Randy of Weatherford
J.D. Christopher and wife, Kerry of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Braiden, Kaidy and Ella Baker
Mother: Helen Christopher of Nacogdoches
Father: Verdell Christopher of Nacogdoches
Brothers:
Ronald Miller and wife, Betty of Nacogdoches
Steve Christopher and wife, Rhonda of Nacogdoches
Joey Christopher and wife, Lindsay of Nacogdoches
Sisters:
Tresa Ady and husband, Tony of Nacogdoches
Kim Sherrod and husband, Tim of New Caney
Mother of his children: Davina Morgan of Buffalo
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/24/2014
Jessie Lee Bishop, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 28, 2014 at McClelland Community Church in Shelbyville with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Mr. Bishop was born July 13, 1943 in Manchester, Tennessee to Everett Bishop and Lorene Long Bishop. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by
Wife: Ruth Bishop of Shelbyville
Children:
Jack Bishop and wife, Sybil of Estill Springs, Tennessee
Anita Evans of Cowan, Tennessee
Bobby Allgood of Cleveland
Larry Allgood and wife, Lisa of Porter
Randy Allgood of Cleveland
Grandchildren:
Bridget Magby
Savannah Bishop
Erin Allgood
Randell Allgood
Great Grandchildren:
Bobby Allgood
Ashton Magby
Corbin Magby
Brothers:
James (Bill) Bishop and wife, Fay of Manchester, Tennessee
Harold Bishop of Winchester, Tennessee
Sister: Lynda Bishop of Hillsboro, Tennessee
Sisters-in-law:
Alice Ansley of Gary
Jerrie Chandler of Shelbyville
Pallbearers will be Homer Jones, Bill White, Max Carl, Nathan Pruitt, Tom Ansley and Roby Runnels.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Jane Frances Young Smith, 86, of Garrison, Texas went home to the Lord on June 23, 2014, at the Hospice of East Texas. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at First Baptist Church Garrison, 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 28, with Brother Jeremy Pruitt officiating. The deacons of First Baptist Church are honorary pallbearers. A reception will follow in the church Christian Life Center. A private grave side service will be held at a later date.
Born January 26, 1928 on the family farm near Garrison, Jane was the only child of Gus W. and Jessie Jopling Young. Jane accepted Christ when she was 12 years old at an outdoor summer revival, then quickly found her place in God’s service. She taught Sunday School – which she considered her spiritual gift – for 61 years, until 2012. She especially loved teaching the Dorcas class at First Baptist Church in Garrison.
After several years living on the family farm, Jane and her parents moved “in town” to a home on Garrison’s Main Street. She attended Garrison schools, graduating as valedictorian in 1944. In 1948, she earned a BA degree from Baylor University. That same year she married a handsome Baylor man, Ernest Duane Smith. Duane’s work took them for a short while to Baltimore, Maryland and then to Garland, Texas for 20 years. While living in Garland, Jane taught junior high school English for 8 years and third grade Sunday School. Jane and Duane’s only child, Gregory Duane Smith, was born there, in 1958.
In 1971, the family returned to Garrison, where Jane stayed busy at First Baptist Church wearing may hats: Sunday School teacher, church clerk, building/decorating committee member, and church trustee. Jane was a charter member of the Greenwood Cemetery Association, serving as its secretary and treasurer for almost 40 years.
While in her 70's, Jane decided she could do more, so she ran for election to the Garrison City Council, where she served her community for six years. One highlight of her life was being selected as Garrison Citizen of the Year in 2008. Jane also cherished her 80th birthday celebration, attended by over 100 family and friends.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, and by Duane in 1997. After Duane’s death, Jane designed and built a new home on the Main Street lot where she had grown up. She often commented that life is a circle and that she was so happy to be back where she started, in the town she loved so much.
Cherishing Jane’s memory are her son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Treacey Smith, her beloved grandchildren, Nolan Smith and his wife, Stacy, Caroline Smith, and Sarah Smith, and a beautiful great-granddaughter, Catherine Smith. Also Jane’s cousins, Nannette Collins and Nelcene Phillips, who were like sisters to her.
Jane’s family wishes to thank her dearest friends, Veralene and Elmer Edgmon, for always being there, whatever she needed.. The family also wishes to thank the four wonderful women who stayed with Jane during the last year of her life - June Barclay, Patsy Coulter, Johnnie Ruth Jopling, and Barbara McDonald. Jane’s greatest wish was to stay in her home. They gave her that gift.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Garrison Building Fund, Box 99, Garrison, TX 75946 or to the Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701.
Jane’s prayer for everyone she knew and loved comes from Numbers 6:24 - 26: “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
06/23/2014
Jean Nielsen, 76, of Center, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Ms. Nielsen was born March 25, 1938 in Joaquin to Jimmy and Annie Hogan. She loved reading her Bible, listening to country music and taking care of her pet dogs. She was a member of Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin.
She is survived by
Sister: Gracie Forsythe of Center
Sisters-in-law:
Yvonne Hogan of Conroe
Ruth Hogan of Conroe
Numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by
Husband: Conrad Nielsen
Father: Jimmy Hogan
Mother: Annie Hogan
Brothers: Floyd Hogan, James Hogan
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Marlin Thompson, 59, of Garland, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Baylor Medical Center in Garland.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Sholar Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Ricky Null officiating.
Mr. Thompson was born November 4, 1954 in Center to Steve Horace Thompson and Iva Nell Moore Stevens. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by
Mother: Iva Nell Moore Stevens of Garland
Children:
Marlin Anthony Thompson of Center
Sara Barton and husband, Larry of Center
Grandchildren:
Christian Barton
Jason Barton
Brothers:
Marcus Thompson of Garland
Rodney Thompson of Forney
Sisters:
Mary Thompson of Carthage
Lois Hamilton of Tawakoni
Gay Nell Null of Garland
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Father: Steve Horace Thompson
Sister: Iva Irene Keiser
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/21/2014
Clara Risinger, Clara Risinger, 79, of the East Hamilton Community, peacefully passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family to be with our Lord and Savior.
Services will be 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Calvin Hancock and Bro. Joe Jones officiating and Eulogy by Grandson, Lee Risinger. Burial will follow at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born August 15, 1934 in Shelby County in the Neuville Community to Hardy Stanley and Eppie Irene (Graves) Stanley. She worked as a nurse for the Center Sanitarium & Herman Hospital in Houston for many years. She was also a telephone repair clerk for Southwestern Bell Telephone Office. She was a member of the Dunnigan Missionary Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Hardy and Eppie Stanley, Son, Ricky Lynn Risinger, Brother, Robert Lee Stanley, Infant Brother, Infant Sisters, Special Friend & Sister-in-law, Evie Lou Miller.
She is survived by:
Husband of almost 60 years, Travis Risinger of the East Hamilton Community
Grandson, Lee Risinger & wife, Shaunna of the East Hamilton Community
Great Granddaughter, Hannah
Sister, Ruth Cooper & husband, Earl of Orange
Special Niece, Debbie Cooper McHugh & husband, Timmy of Houston
Special Nephew, Doyle Miller & wife, Annie of the East Hamilton Community
Nieces:
Becky Byley & husband, Roy of Woodville
Pam Cooper Toney & husband, Rorey of Orange
Great Niece (Namesake), Charlie Claire Clement
Numerous Great Nieces & Nephews and Loving Friends
Pallbearers: Tommy Cox, Dudley Cox, Rory Risinger, James Ray Risinger, Timmy McHugh & Jimmy McHugh
Honorary Pallbearers: Edward Risinger, Robert Risinger, Tom Swearengen, Lamar Smith & Marlon Risinger
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Betty Ponder, 87, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 at her residence.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Long officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 24, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. until service time at Mangum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Benton, Illinois.
She was born December 11, 1926 in Ewing, Illinois to Floyd and Lena (Batts) Polan. She was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Floyd and Lena Polan, Son, Michael W. Ponder, Sisters, Francine, Mary Louise and Jo Nell.
She is survived by:
Husband of 69 years, Solon “Wayne” Ponder of Joaquin
Daughter, Francis Nealy of Seattle, WA
Daughter, Debra Goodwin of Sparks, Nevada
Son, Floyd Dale Ponder & wife, Mari of San Antonio
Grandchildren: Benjamin Nealy, Travis Ponder, Rachel Ponder, Elliott Goodwin, Bradley Goodwin, Russell Goodwin & Tiffeny Ponder
Great Grandchildren: Cheyenne Lewis, Brandon Lewis, Alexis Nealy, Carter Nealy, Landon Ponder, Connor Goodwin, Kinsley Ponder & Mackenzie Goodwin
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/20/2014
Velma Odell Smith, 92, of Center, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Moore and Rev. Mervin Scott officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Center.
Ms. Smith was born August 4, 1921 in Shelby County to John Selmer Luman and Eunice Anderson Luman. She loved to cook supper every Saturday night for her family. Ms. Smith was devoted to her family and loved the Lord. She was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Center.
She is survived by
Children:
Betty Sue McSwain and husband, Gene of Deadwood
Jeanene Porter of Deadwood
Gene Edward Smith and wife, Mila of Center
Son-in-law:Rev. Mervin Scott and wife, Vivian of Deadwood
Grandchildren:
Beverly Smith and husband, Darwin
Shelia Chandler Burns
Joel Graves and wife, Deanna
Ken Graves and wife, Heather
Karen Halstead and husband, John
Janet Ritter and husband, Blake
Neil Graves
Valerie Smith
Laci Porter Doan and husband, Matt
Reese Edward Smith and wife, Stephani
Scotti Smith
14 Great Grandchildren
10 Great Great Grandchildren
Sisters:
Vaudine Adams of Center
Vastine Folsom of Center
Brother: James Verlon Luman of Center
Special cousin: Adell Livingston
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: Homer “Jack” Smith
Children: Douglas Wayne Smith, Linda Joy Scott, Kathy Ann Smith
Sons-in-law: Danny Porter, Aubrey Graves
Great Grandson: Jaysen Graves
Parents: John Selmer Luman and Eunice Anderson Luman
Sister: Vernice Holt
Pallbearers will be Joel Graves, Ken Graves, Reese Smith, Matthew Chandler, Gene Edward Smith and Neil Graves. Honorary pallbearers will be Verlon Luman, Lester Hacker, Darwin Smith, Gene McSwain and Jay Petty.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Hoy McMahon, 99, of Center, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m., at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins and Lynn Warner officiating. Interment will follow at North Jericho Cemetery in Center.
Mr. McMahon was born September 28, 1914 in Kirbyville to Hamp V. McMahon and Ellie McMahon. He served on the Center ISD School Board and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by
Children:
Linda Moody and husband, Tommy of Center
Tommy McMahon and wife, Frances of Center
Jimmy McMahon and wife, Judy of Dallas
Grandchildren:
Michael McMahon and wife, Linda, Jan Storrs, Scotty McMahon, Brad Moody and wife, Kaylyn
Great Grandchildren:
Summer McMahon, Aaron McMahon, Macy Moody, Gracie Moody, Jonathon Storrs, Matthew Storrs
Stepdaughters:
Belinda Warner of Houston and husband, Lynn
Beverly Harper of Houston
Numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren
Niece: Marjorie Culver of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nephew: Billy Ray Parker of Atlanta, Georgia
Preceded in death by
Parents: Hamp V. McMahon and Ellie McMahon
Wife: Avis Holt McMahon
Wife: Etheline Mason McMahon
Sisters: Bea Rains, Lela Parker
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Virginia “Jinkie” Lummus, 76, of Orange, passed away on June 17, 2014, at Vidor Nursing and Rehab in Vidor.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Toney Miller of First United Methodist Church in Nederland. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday June 20, 2014 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Owlet Green, Texas, on August 2, 1937, she was the daughter of Orbie Welch and Avie Elaine (Richardson) Welch. Virginia worked at Riverside Supermarket, Big B Donuts, The Fairstore, Danny’s Foodcenter, and Walmart. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Jinkie is preceded in death by her sister, Mattie Mae Williams; brother, Charles Ray Welch; daughter-in-law Tammy Risinger; grandson, Ryan Paul Risinger; and granddaughter, Constance Eileen Chisum.
She is survived by her children, Rory Risinger Sr. and wife, Lana of Patroon, Texas, Ramona Chisum and husband, Paul of Little Cypress, Texas, and Rebecca Green of Huntsville, Texas; grandchildren Rachelle Risinger, Rory “Bubba” Risinger, Jr. and wife, JoAnn, Sarah Chisum, Keith Chisum and wife, Courtney, Stephen Green, Joshua Green, Logan Holbrook, and Lindsey Holbrook; great-grandchildren, Gracie, Alexis, and Gabriel Chisum Wesley and Shelby Jellison, and Sylvia Risinger; brother, Walter Welch and wife, Heidi; sister, Jeanie Moore and husband, Bill.
Serving as pallbearers will be Rory Risinger Sr., Rory Risinger Jr., Paul Chisum, Stephen Green, Keith Chisum, and Logan Holbrook. Honorary pallbearers are Joshua Green, Wesley Jellison, and Gabriel Chisum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association: 700 North Street, Suite M Beaumont, TX 77701.
06/19/2014
Deborah Jean Scott-Hurst of Center, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014, at the age of 60 years, 4 months, and 25 days.
Deborah was born January 25, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and had been a longtime resident of East Texas. She was a nutritionist and a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University.
Her survivors include her son, Justin Hurst and fiance Courtney Bullard of San Marcos, Texas; her mother, Marjorie Scott of Houston, Texas; and two sisters, Marjorie Bartlett of Houston, Texas, and Patricia Eagar of Maui, Hawaii.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marlon Hurst; her father, Kempner Scott; and her sister, Victoria.
Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2014, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Interment will follow at Maroney Cemetery, located off Hwy. 7.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Cason Monk-Metcalf.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to JRDF on line at www.jrdf.org or by mail to 3420 Executive Center Dr. Ste #108, Austin TX 78731-1625 in an effort to help fight Type 1 Diabetes.
Arrangements are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.
Constance Bernice Rousseau Weber, 92, of Huntsville, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2014 at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Cold Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Bill Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison.
Ms. Weber was born June 15, 1922 in Longstreet, Louisiana to Travis Dave Rousseau and Pearl Weatherly Mosby. She was a member of East Houston Baptist Church in Houston.
She is survived by
Children:
Connie Sandel and husband, John of Huntsville
Glenn Weber and Linda Clancy of New Waverly
Gilda Ann Ballard and husband, Donny of Porter
Carl Weber and wife, Pearl of Coldspring
Sheila Schindler and husband, Larry of Huffman
Grandchildren:
Clint Sandel
Charlotte McGaughey
Raymond M. Weber
Rhonda Hosch
Nikki Hammet
Chance Ballard
Carl Weber
Kelley Ferrer
Colette Palmer
Leslie Kopecky
Marisa Wilson
Gina Batts
15 Great Grandchilren
3 Great Great Grandchildren
Sisters:
Opal Chandler of Garrison
Ann Janette Westbrook of Louisville
Florine Parker of Kilgore
Preceded in death by
Father: Travis Dave Rousseau
Mother: Pearl Weatherly Mosby
Stepfather: Jim Mosby
Husband: Carl Raymond Weber
Daughter: Ramona Danette Batts
Brothers: Hollis Rousseau, Buster Mosby
Sisters: Evelyn Rousseau Cargill, Pat Manning
Pallbearers will be John Sandel, Donny Ballard, Joe Chandler, Chance Ballard, Carl Weber, Clayton Kopecky, Zack Hosch and Max Hosch. Honorary pallbearer will be Raymond M. Weber.
06/16/2014
Mrs. Mary Grace McNeil Greer, age 71, passed away from this earth on June 12, 2014 at her home. She was born on July 12, 1942 in San Augustine County to parents William Lawrence McNeil and Gladys Molly Poindexter McNeil.
A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Rev. Gary Paschel officiating. Interment will follow at Cushing Cemetery in Cushing, Texas. Active pallbearers will include Michael Knous, Steve Lawrence, Bryan Best, Darrell Rose, Clinton Layton, and Fred Burnaman, Mitchell McCoy, and Mark Greer.
Friends and family are invited to open visitation from 12:00 to 6:00 on Tuesday, June 17 at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors. Family will be present from 6:00- 8:00 pm.
Grace is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Seborn William Greer,Jr.; sister Rothy Carmel "Daisy" McNeil Murray; and brothers, Willie Marcus McNeil and Roy Arnold McNeil.
She is survived by her sons, Brent Greer and wife Glenna, Seborn William Greer III and wife Susan; grandsons, Ryland "Roo" Greer, Micah Luke Greer; granddaughters, Myla Corbin Greer, Malena Paige Greer, Megan Elisabeth Greer; sisters, Dicie Louise McGowan, Jimmie Ester Lawrence; numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary Greer was known affectionately as Grace and her life exemplified that name in her very nature. She was soft spoken, kind, generous, loving, playful and fun loving to all she came in contact with. Grace was an encourager to her friends and family. She often sent notes, poems, and scriptures that were personal to encourage someone who was having a down day. She was crafty and when she was in a project everyone got to experience her zeal. She especially loved plaster and decopage coffee cans. She loved spending time with family and friends and was especially famous for her chocolate oatmeal brownies!!
Memorial contributions may be offered to Chi Alpha Ministry, PO Box 838 Waxahachie, Texas 75168.
06/15/2014
Lonnie “L.J.” Chance Jr., 85, of Center, passed away Monday, June 16, 2014 at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Mt Herman Cemetery in Center.
Mr. Chance was born May 15, 1929 in Shelby County to Lonnie Lawrence Chance and Ora B. Spurlock Chance. He retired from Houston Police Department after more than twenty-two years of service. Mr. Chance later moved home to Shelby County, where he retired as Chief Deputy of Shelby County Sheriff’s Department after eleven years of service. He was currently serving as a Community Service Coordinator for both Shelby and Panola Counties.
He is survived by
Sons:
Gary Chance and wife, Debbie of Magnolia
Wendell Chance and wife, Becky of Center
Sister: Fleta Warr Hill of Friendswood
8 Grandchildren
12 Great Grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Lonnie Lawrence Chance and Ora B. Spurlock Chance Warr
Wife: Billie Jo Chapman Chance
Stepson: Donald Ray Milam
Brothers: Maxie Nolan Chance, Claude Chance, Larry L. Chance
Pallbearers will be Don Eric Milam, Justin Chance, Lynn Rogers, Jeff Dommenge, Gene Koonce and Glen Chance.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
James “PA” Richard Stokes, 73, of Garrison, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison. Graveside service will follow at 12:00 noon at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Garrison with Bro. Jeremy Pruitt officiating.
Mr. Stokes was born September 6, 1940 in Nacogdoches to Willie Vernon Stokes and Rosie Bell Garrett Stokes. He loved the Texas Ranger’s Law Enforcement and enjoyed reading and collecting Ranger memorabilia. Mr. Stokes was baptized into the Baptist faith in 1970 by Bro. Honea and was also associated with the Jehovah’s Witness faith.
He is survived by
Wife: Sylvia Stokes of Garrison
Children:
James Randle Stokes and wife, Melanie of Garrison
Julie Renee Stokes of Garrison
Grandchildren:
Brent Baldridge
Bradley Baldridge
Casey James Stokes
Ashlyn Stokes
Alissia Adair Stokes
Jade Stokes
Great Grandchildren:
Dixie Rae Baldridge
Brantley James Baldridge
Austin Reid Stokes
Brothers:
Robert Earl “Bubba” Stokes and wife, Gayle of Garrison
Jessie Stokes and wife, Judy of Garrison
Sister: Sharon Green of Garrison
Sisters-in-law:
Earlene Liles of Clayton
Karen Jo Flint of Garrison
Nephews:
Wayne, Pete and Jerry Stokes
Mike, Greg and Scott Liles
Nieces:
Angie, Kandy, Jessica and Dusty
Preceded in death by
Parents: Willie Vernon Stokes and Rosie Bell Garrett Stokes
Pallbearers will be Wayne Stokes, Jerry Stokes, Pete Stokes, Mike Liles, Steve Berthlot, Greg Liles and Scott Liles.
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
Clifton O. Boniol, 72, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center with Bro. Pat Windham officiating.
Mr. Boniol was born May 16, 1942 in Center to Walter Boniol and Ruth Williams Boniol. He was an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Boniol was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church in Center.
He is survived by
Wife: Mary Boniol of Center
Children:
Tammie Lawrence and husband, Danny of Center
Rodney Boniol and wife, Kim of Center
Jeff Boniol and wife, Jeanne of Red Oak
Kristal Walker of Center
Kevin Boniol of Center
Clifton James Boniol of Center
Nine Grandchildren
Brother: Michael Manungram and wife, Rose of Center
Sisters:
Norma Rudd of Center
Gaynell Wilburn and husband, Jimmy of Center
Janice Churchman and husband, Max of Tenaha
Brother-in-law: James Williams of Gilmer
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Walter Boniol and Ruth Williams Boniol
Sister: Mary Williams
One Infant Brother
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Lexa Willoughby Whitton, 82, of Timpson, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Holiday Nursing Home.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating. Burial will follow at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, June 16, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born July 24, 1931 in Shelby County to Luther and Jenny (Byrd) Willoughby. She was a member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Luther and Jenny Willoughby, Husband, TJ Whitton, Son, John Whitton, Son, Roger Whitton, Great-Grandson, Shone Whitton, Daughters-in-law, Edith Whitton and Peggy Whitton.
She is survived by:
Children:
Annette Bradshaw & husband, Dale of Timpson
David Whitton of Joaquin
Cecil Whitton & wife, Kay of Timpson
Joyce Wolfe & husband, Ronnie of Timpson
Frances Miller & husband, Rick of Pasadena
Daughter-in-law:
Zaundra Whitton of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Tammy Worsham, & husband, Arvin
Jeremy Whitton
Jennie Alvis & husband, John
Marsha Bradshaw
Joseph Bradshaw
Rhonda Villarreal & husband, Luis
Kim Griffin& husband, Bill
Michael Whitton
Angela Whitman & husband, Goldman
Crystal Berg & husband, Lydell
Kevin Whitton & wife, Tammy
Kenneth Redmon & wife, Michele
Pamela Whitton
Gary Whitton & wife, Brittany
Kenneth Whitton & wife, Lauren
Joshua Whitton & wife, Angela
Zoie Whitton
Jaime Wolfe
Rohnni Jo Wolfe
Elizabeth Wolfe
James Wolfe
Ricky Miller &wife, Kristy
Shelly Miller
40 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren
Pallbearers will be Grandsons: Jeremy Whitton, Joseph Bradshaw, Kevin Whitton, Kenneth Redmon, Gary Whitton, Kenneth Whitton, Joshua Whitton, James Wolfe and Ricky Miller
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/13/2014
Thomas Edward “Junior” Sparks, Jr., 91, of Timpson, TX, passed away June 12, 2014, in Nacogdoches, TX. A graveside service for Mr. Sparks will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 15, 2014, in County Line Cemetery, Timpson, with Rev. Brian Simmons officiating. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Born March 4, 1923, in Rusk County, TX, Thomas Edward Sparks, Jr. was the son of the late Thomas Edwin Sparks and Ora Lee Barnes Sparks. After graduating from Timpson High School, Junior served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He and Elma Brown were married September 24, 1949, in Shreveport, LA. In 1987 Junior retired from Union Carbide as a lead burner. During his years in Texas City, he was a member and Sunday School teacher at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and coached several youth baseball teams
Junior was a wonderful Christian dad and adoring PawPaw. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of his life. He loved telling stories of his flying exploits during World War II.
He is survived by
Daughters Drucilla Dickey and husband Gary of Nacogdoches, TX
Sandra Simmons and husband Billy of Texas City, TX
Sara Cornett and husband Charlie of Missouri City, TX
5 grandchildren:
Brian Simmons and wife Cheryl
Kevin Simmons
Heather Jannett and husband Corey
Courtney Adams and husband Justin
Justin Cornett
4 great grandchildren:
Ethan Simmons
Gavin Simmons
Lincoln Jannett
Rylie Adams
and 1 on the way
Special friend Margery Massey
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Thomas Edward “Junior” Sparks was preceded in death by wife Elma Brown Sparks, son Thomas E. “Eddie” Sparks, III, and brothers Rayford and Lloyd “Pete” Sparks.
Donations may be made to County Line Missionary Baptist Church, c/o David Sparks, 3375 Hwy 84 West, Timpson, TX 75975 or a charity of your choice.
To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements.
06/12/2014
Sarah JoAnn Chantland, 75, of Center, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2014 at Clayton Cemetery in Panola County.
Ms. Chantland was born August 18, 1938 in Sheridan, Arkansas to John W. Ashcraft and Della Allen. She was a member of American Legion Post 318 in Koran, Louisiana. Ms. Chantland enjoyed sports, traveling, socializing, throwing parties, cooking and just about any activity where she was surrounded by family and friends.
She is survived by
Daughter: Cheryl Green and husband, Danny of Shelbyville
Sons:
Johnny Henshaw and wife, Kim of Yorktown, Virginia
Robert D. Schuler and wife, Sue of Kellogg, Minnesota
Grandchildren:
Jimmy Henshaw and wife, Desiree of Dover, Delaware
Jennifer Jacob and husband, Nick of Charlottesville, Virginia
Robert D Schuler Jr. and wife, Cassie of Wisconsin
Anita Jo Trevino of Corpus Christi
Manny Trevino of Corpus Christi
Great Grandchildren:
Josh Henshaw
Addyson Henshaw
Mason Schuler
Tyler Schuler
Special Step Grandchildren:
Amy Green Warton
Emily Green Willis
Matthew D. Green
Niece: Della Rhea Holley of Little Rock, Arkansas
Numerous other nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by
Parents: John W. Ashcraft and Della Allen
Daughter: Nancy Ann Trevino
Husbands: J.C. Henshaw, Dale Schuler, Clifford Chantland
Brothers and Sisters: James Hershal Ashcraft, Glen Ashcraft, Opal Louise Holmes, Oma Blackwell, Frank Lee Ashcraft, Yuba Marie Freeman, Neggie Mae Bettis
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Lula Belle Pierce David, 94, of Logansport, LA, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 12, 2014. She was born in Shepperd, Texas May 30, 1920 to Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Pierce.
Services are being held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport. Visitation will be held Friday, June 13, 2014 from 5 until 9pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 2pm followed by burial at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, LA.
She is survived by:
Daughters Ozelle Ariola of Houston and Deborah Wilkinson and husband Howard of Logansport, LA.
Daughter-in-law Sandra David of Logansport, LA.
Grandchildren
Paige Gates and husband Kristopher of Logansport
Miki Dyess and husband Joey of Houston
Kevin Ariola of Decatur, TX
Brooke Lowe and husband Bradley of Logansport
Francie Woods and husband Lance of Logansport
Dandi Holloway of Joaquin, Tx
Chance David and wife Julie of Joaquin, TX
Courtney Averett and husband Brian of Logansport
Great-Grandchildren
Jordan and Kaden Lowe; Shelbi Hutto and husband, Michael; Morgan Dyess; Haley and Sally Ariola; Willie, Katie and Bonnie Woods; Lilly and Hadlee Averett; C.J. and Justin Collier; Bryar Holloway; and Lucinda David
Special niece and nephew, Jerry and Nelta Anderson
Special friend, Veador McClure and Johnny Pearl Austin
8 Great-Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews
She is preceded in death her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Pierce; husband, W.B. "Hookie" David; daughter, Joyce Wooden; son, Freddie Paul David; son-in-law, Elwyn Ariola; grandson, Willie Ariola; silbings - Doshie Fisher, Lawrence Pierce, Sr., Frank "Red" Pierce, and Essie "Dimples" Rogers.
She was an avid gardener, quilter, and homemaker. She loved being outdoors and raising cattle. L.B. loved flowers and reading the Bible. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and she left her mark on everyone she met. She was always cooking something and don't ask what it was unless you wanted to hear 'what the little boy shot at'.
Special thanks to Louisiana Home Care, Mansfield for their wonderful nurses and staff.
"Don't spend your money on flowers because only a rose will do."
Services are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport, Louisiana.
Leon Allen (75) of Center, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Mt. Zion CME Church at 1:00pm. Rev. Billy Gardner will be officiating.
Survivors:
Wife: Linda Allen of Center, Texas
Son: Antonio (Denise) Allen of Lavergene, Tennessee
Daughter: Loura (David) Hunt of Nacogdoches, Texas
Brothers: Jerry (Joyce) Lathan & Ira Jackson of Center, Texas
Hughie (Doris) Allen of Orange, Texas
Grandchildren: Andrea Pleasant, Kolby Pleasant, & Marlo Allen
Great-Grandchildren: Zy’Keis Fields, Kaden Fields, Mar-Keith Mergerson Jr., Ce’Riyah Fowler, & Keviana Moody
Aunt: Mary Ella Gardner
Visitation will be at Hicks Chapel on Friday, June 13, 2014 from the hours of 5pm to 7pm. Due to road construction on Martin Luther King, detour from Martin Luther King to Nobles Street, then to Garrett Street.
Burial will be at Westview Cemetery.
Repass will be at Mt. Zion CME Church
Services are under the direction of Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas.
06/11/2014
James Edward Webb, 74 , went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 30th, 2014 in Webster, Texas. James was born in Shelbyville, TX to Frost and Etta Mae Webb on June 26,1939.
James is survived by daughter Lateena Webb of Baytown, TX; son James Birdette Webb of Huntsville , TX and stepsons, Alton Thomas Pollock and Dondi Lee Pollock Hyatt and Sheba Lafawn Pollock (deceased) and 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by his siblings Helen McKanna of Houston, Jimmie Lee Wimberly, Homer Joe Webb of Marble Falls, TX, Patsy Maki of Tyler, Eunice Bourgeois of Houston, TX, Mary Letulle of Marble Falls, TX, and Sue Webb of League City TX.
We will all miss James with our deepest love and compassion for being a loving father and brother.
Throughout most of James' life he was a 'Mr. Fix-it' man but became a master technician for Lennox Air Conditioners and all other major appliances. As a result of his experience and expertise he taught refrigeration and air condition at Lamar University in Beaumont, in the technical and continuing education department. Being adept at repairing washers and dryers earned him his nickname "Magtag" by his friends and customers.
James was a Christian and loved the Lord, he touched many lives through his love and generosity and was loved by everyone. The family extends a special thanks to the staff and management of Regency Village Care in Webster, TX for their care, friendship and compassion during James' seven years following a stroke resulting to respiratory illness and congested heart failure.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, the 14th of June at 11.am, at McClelland Community Church in McClelland, TX 75973, CR 2571, off of HWY 147.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McClelland Community Church. P.O. Box 1173, Center, TX 75935. Ref; James Edward Webb.
06/10/2014
Funeral services for George Ray Matthews, 77, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 12, 2014 in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Ray Matthews and Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Interment will be held at 2:30 PM, Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held at 5:00 PM, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 also at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mr. Matthews was born on February 22, 1937 in Joaquin, Texas and passed away on June 8, 2014 in Livingston, Texas. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, during the Vietnam War, serving from 1956-1971; he retired from the military. He celebrated 54 years of marriage with his wife, Linda Sue (Ray) Matthews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Turner and Lois (Bolton) Matthews; and sister, Baby Girl Matthews.
He is survived by:
Wife, Linda Matthews of Livingston, Texas
Daughters and sons-in-law
Rebecca Thomson and Carl of Livingston, Texas
Mary Neely and Timothy of League City, Texas
Son and daughter-in-law, George Ray Matthews Jr. and Kristy of Ellisville, Mississippi
Grandchildren: Rachale Bulanek, Christopher Matthews, Sarah Neely, Caleb Neely, Naomi Neely, Bryan Matthews, and Jared Matthews
Great-granddaughter, Evelyn Bulanek; brothers, Jimmy Matthews of Center, Texas and Johnny Matthews and wife Madeline of Kingwood, Texas
Along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Mr. Matthews will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers, Joseph Matthews, Jud Matthews, Jim Matthews, Brandon Matthews, Christopher Matthews, Kory Bulanek, Melvin Sheffield, and Tim Neely. Honorary pallbearers: Jared Matthews, Bryan Matthews, Johnny Thomson, and Caleb Neely.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Zera Christene Armstrong Cagle, 92, of Center, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 13, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Dewayne Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Ms. Cagle was born March 31, 1922 to Henry V. Armstrong and Della Dean Smith Armstrong. She loved gardening, crocheting, talking on CB radios and spending time with family. Ms. Cagle was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Center.
She is survived by
Children:
Christene Cagle Borders, wife of the late Gene Borders
Rosemary Cagle
Marquette “Mark” aka Poss Cagle and wife, Barbara
Francine “Liz” Sitton and husband, Buddy
James Clayton “J.C.” Cagle and wife, Susan
John Henry Cagle and wife, Cynthia
Grandchildren:
Gena Borders Porterfield, wife of the late Danny Porterfield, Delicia Borders Eaves and husband Larry Joe, Christy Borders Mills and husband Ronnie, Angelia Shuptrine Lenes, Paul Shuptrine and wife Ruth, Ronny Williams and wife Crystal, John Hutto, Vanessa Selman and husband Mike, Sarah Berry and husband John, Dewayne Sims and wife Kristal, Jeremy Sims, Brittany Lummus, Aaron Sitton, Brian Sitton, Jessica Cagle Merritt and husband Justin, Ashley Cagle, Clayton Cagle, Jeffrey Cagle, Cortney Cagle Hughes and husband Chad, Emily Cagle Halstead and husband John, Allison Cagle, Tara Davenport and husband Josh, Christy Slay and husband Brandon
Great Grandchildren:
Rece Porterfield and wife Ashley, Rena Porterfield Horton and husband Brian, Blake Smith, Jasa Rodgers, Caleb McDonald, Joshua McDonald, Taylor Mills, Kristen Lenes Hooten and husband Timothy, Jared Lenes, Joshua Shuptrine and fiance' Sable Bass, Coty Shuptrine and fiance' Joshua Helstern, Jaxson Williams, Liam Williams, Xanden Hutto, Khlyer Hutton, Isabella Selman, Hayden Aguliar, Hunter Berry, Brooklyn Berry, Jarron Sims, Gavin Sims, Delayna Sims, Millie Sims, Jaxon Merritt, Kayla Hughes, Michael Hughes, Tyler Hughes, Jaycee Hughes, Jaeliegh Hughes, Hayden Pate, Emma Pate, Rylan Halstead, Madison Halstead, Jodi Davenport, Wendi Davenport, Clayton Davenport, Leland Davenport, Mathis Slay, Taylor Slay
Great Great Grandchildren:
Payton Alexander, Braden Alexander, Keithan Horton, Kage Horton, Tanner Hooten, BABY Hooten :), Jordan Lenes, Jaden Lenes, Jamey Bass
Sisters:
Nelda Lawson and husband, Willard
Frances Hanson
Special Friends:
Francesca Jenkins
Kelly Berry
Preceded in death by
Husband: Clifton Edward Cagle
Son: William Raymond “Ray” Cagle
Grandchild: Cheree Borders Smith
Sisters: Sybil Armstrong Curbow, Agnes Rector
Brothers: Max Neil Armstrong, R.L. Armstrong, Gerald Fayne Armstrong
Pallbearers will be Terry Caudle, Steve Caudle, Wayne Hendricks, Kirk Holloway, Jeff McDaniel, Rece Porterfield, Paul Shuptrine and Jeremy Sims. Honorary pallbearers will be Willard Lawson, Larry Joe Eaves, Josh Shuptrine, Jared Lenes, Clayton Cagle, Jeffrey Cagle, Rickie Sims, Blake Smith and Shane Steitler.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ms. Cagle’s name to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
A life honoring graveside service for Ernest Hogg, 98, will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kountze, TX. Visitation with family and friends will be Friday, June 13, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Lumberton Family Funeral Home.
Ernest died on June 9, 2014. He was born November 9, 1915, in Beaumont, TX to George and Beulah Hogg.
He loved when his children and grandchildren would visit, was mild mannered, had a good sense of humor, and never complained or had anything bad to say about anyone. Ernest as a young man, along with his cousins, would hop trains and travel with the hobos. The difference was they had money in their pockets, so they would sneak off to eat on their own. A lover of sweets in general, chocolate was Ernest’s favorite. While in Chicago he went into U. S. Steel and was hired on the spot. Never mind he was unsure of what they’d hired him to do, it was a warm place to work, and he would figure it out! He went on to work for Sun Pipeline and Pinewood Country Club before retiring. Ernest married Ruby in 1958 and cared for her many years through illnesses until her death, as well as his brother, Vernon. He always had a garden where he enjoyed tending his flowers. His Dad told him “If you have a baby girl, I will buy you a new car.” He never got that car…
Left to cherish his memory are sons, Robert Hogg and wife, Lisa, of Carthage, TX, Frank Brannon and wife, Michelle, of Simonton, TX, Robert ‘Bobby’ Brannon and wife, Beverly, of Vidor, TX, Donald Hogg and wife, Lavinda, of Carthage, TX, Cleve Hogg and wife, Patti, of Carthage, TX, Steve Hogg of Longview, TX, and Gary Hogg and wife, Dana, of Lumberton, TX; eighteen grandchildren; and twenty-nine great-grandchildren.
Ernest was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Spoonemore Hogg; son, Raymond Hogg; parents; brother, Vernon Hogg; and sister, Lela Hogg.
06/09/2014
Bonnie Davis Belrose, 79, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in the Sardis Community of Shelby County.
Ms. Belrose was born July 1, 1934 in Shelby County to Herman Davis and Annie Campbell Davis. She was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church in the Sardis Community of Shelby County.
She is survived by
Children:
Jerry Belrose of Kyle
Beth Wall and husband, Drew of Red Oak
Grandchildren:
Corey Belrose of Center
Sissy Belrose of Seminole, Oklahoma
Great Grandchildren:
Caley Belrose of Center
Carissa Belrose of Center
Kendall Perkins of Seminole, Oklahoma
Cason Belrose of Center
Brother: Buck Davis and wife, Mae of Center
Brothers-in-law:
Jim Belrose and wife, Linda of Center
A.B. Belrose of Port Neches
Robert Belrose of Center
Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: Forest Belrose
Son: Danny Belrose
Parents: Herman and Annie Campbell Davis
Sisters: Joy Oswalt, Grace Hutto, Nack Duncan, Barbara Graves
Brother: Billy Davis
Great Granddaughter: Zoie Prislac
Pallbearers will be Billy Clyde Davis, Sonny Davis, Lynn Davis, Howard Davis, Clifton Porter, Anthony Clark and Bubba Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be Drew Wall, Jim Belrose and Jose Acuna.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Martha Ann Crippen, 81, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Powdrill Cemetery in Shelby County with Don Williams officiating.
Ms. Crippen was born November 2, 1932 in the Arcadia Community of Shelby County to Robert “Bob” Jefferson Powdrill and Laura Belle Ballard Powdrill. She was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ in Center.
She is survived by
Son: Jack Ramsey Crippen and wife, Bonnie of Quinlen
Grandchildren:
Nicolle Noske and husband, Jason of Wood Creek
Thomas Sims and wife, Sandra of Joaquin
Toby Sims of Quinlen
Tonya Sims of Quinlen
Bradley Bowns of Conroe
Great Grandchildren:
Haylee Noske of Wood Creek
Henley Noske of Wood Creek
Landon Noske of Wood Creek
Bayleigh Malone of Quinlen
Brayden Malone of Quinlen
Ashton Sims of Joaquin
Emma Sims of Joaquin
Chloe Sims of Joaquin
Sister: Jane Cooper of Center
Sister-in-law: Odessa Powdrill of Garrison
Numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by
Parents: Robert “Bob” Jefferson Powdrill and Laura Belle Ballard Powdrill
Husband: Jack Crippen
Brothers: Howell Powdrill, Robert Powdrill
Sisters: Billie “Mama Bill” Tillotson, Marie Smith, Frances LeGrone, Johnnie Weeks, Robbie Hartt
Pallbearers will be Bradley Bowns, Thomas Sims, Tony Powdrill, Shane Cooper, Danny Williams and Joe Williams. Honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Stanley.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/05/2014
Betty Sue Bridges Bailey, 80, of Center, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 at her residence. She was born August 6, 1933 in Center to Odie Eugene Bridges and Louis Adams Bridges. Ms. Bailey retired from Farmers State Bank, where she worked in the bookkeeping department for over 30 years. She also volunteered for many years at The Rainbow Room in Center. Ms. Bailey was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn, David Chadwick and Rev. Terry Goodnight officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Pallbearers will be Larry Warren, John Ward, Michael Warren, Brad Hinton, Danny Bruce Bailey Jr., Danbert Collum, Clayton Hinton and John Dillon. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Strong, Kenneth Hardy, David Chadwick, Mike Powdrill, Bro. Johnny Allen, Monk Peace and Ronnie Graves.
She is survived by
Daughters:
Tamie Warren and husband, Larry of Center
Bridgette Ward and husband, John of Center
Grandchildren:
Dena Hinton and husband, Brad of Center
Danny Bruce Bailey Jr. of Center
Krista Warren and husband, Michael of Center
Danbert Collum of Center
Michelle Dean of Oklahoma
Great Grandchildren:
Harley Layne Hinton
Clayton Hinton
Kyla Warren
Jacob Rueg
Sisters-in-law:
Sue Corbell and husband, Billy Jack of Huxley
Myrle Bridges of Center
Special Niece: Renee Bridges of Center
A number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: Edward Bruce Bailey
Daughter: Sonya Renee Bailey
Son: Danny Bruce Bailey
Parents: Odie Eugene Bridges and Louis Adams Bridges
Brother: Billy Bridges
Son-in-law: Sammy Dean
Nephews: Billy Gene Bridges, Jr., Odie Bridges
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Harold Dean Clark, 79, of Center, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 8, 1934 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Ira Leonard Clark and Beatrice Davis Clark. Mr. Clark served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He loved fishing, gardening and planting flowers.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Watkins and Jeffrey Watkins.
He is survived by
Daughter: Kelly Kroll and husband, Lester of Center
Grandchildren:
Andrew Kroll of Center
Adreana Kroll of Center
Sisters:
Karen Locke of Palo Minto
Ann Richardson of Rockwall
Betty Shamley of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
A number of nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Wife: Louise Clark
Parents: Ira Leonard Clark and Beatrice Davis Clark
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Alex E. Cravey, 91, of San Diego, California, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2014 in his home in Ranch San Diego, California. He was born September 8, 1922 in West Hamilton, Shelby County, Texas to Nathan Alexander and Alice Jean Blum Cravey. Mr Cravey served in the United States Navy during WWII and was a member of Disabled America Veterans. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Mae Getz Cravey, his daughter Elaine Cravey and a number of brothers and sisters. Alex lived most of his life in New Mexico and California.
Alex loved his children, Clark Cravey, of 29 Palms, California, his three daughters Lisa Cravey, Diana Cravey and Elaine Cravey all of San Diego. He is also survived by his sister Lawanda Bell of Rancho Cucamonga, California as well as his loving nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A private interment will be held at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas and a memorial service will be planned at a later time
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/04/2014
Funeral services for Margie Neal Rush, 84, of Burke will be held Friday, June 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Cindy Doran and Reverend Becky Love officiating. Graveside committal will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the Sample Cemetery in Shelby County.
Mrs. Rush was born November 23, 1929 in Shelbyville, Texas to Jack and Atta (Sample) Strickland, and died Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at her residence. She had resided in Angelina County most of her life.
She was a devoted wife of 53 years and a loving mother and grandmother. She opened her home and heart to all who entered her life. Her greatest joy was her family, not only hers but many others. Her funny, witty personality and beautiful smile brought laughter and sunshine to those around her. She made everyone feel loved with her big heart, words of wisdom, and her delicious cooking...especially biscuits!
Mrs. Rush was a faithful member of Burke United Methodist Church and was a great inspiration, setting a Godly example to all. Her strength and faith were a shining light in the darkest of days.
She was a homemaker for most of her life, but worked outside the home at Perry Brothers, D.H. Walker’s, Piggly Wiggly and Brookshire Brothers.
Mrs. Rush served at the V.F.W. Post 1836 in Lufkin for many years and was a Past President. She was also a lifetime member of the Livingston V.F.W. and had served as the District 19 V.F.W. President. She was also a member of the D.A.V. and volunteered at the V.A. Clinic in Lufkin.
Survivors include her children, Linda Cayton and husband Nathan of Lufkin, Mike Rush and wife Debbie of Carrollton, Pam Burnette, Patsy Colbert and husband Bobby, all of Burke, and John Rush and wife Cherry of Burke; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a number of nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family she was mother to.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Zusle Rush, Jr.; son, Mark Rush; son-in-law, Reverend Jerry Burnette; granddaughter, Stacy Smith; and sisters, Jackie O’Sullivan and Laverne Rice.
Pallbearers will be Scott Cayton, Jeromy Burnette, Wesley Burnette, Bradley Smith, Matt Rush, Aaron Rush, Zane Rush and Pvt. Caul Reynolds, U.S. Army.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Cayton, Daniel Rush, Steven Burnette, Terry Colbert and Todd Baker.
The family extends special thanks for their loving care to Trinity Mission Health & Rehabilitation of Diboll and Affinity Hospice.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stacy Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Patsy Colbert, 2931 Tidwell Road, Diboll, Texas 75941.
The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.
Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.
Albert E. Browning, age 92, lifelong resident of Winnsboro, LA (Franklin Parish), passed away, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Twin Lakes Nursing Home in San Augustine, Texas.
Services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home Chapel , Winnsboro, LA, with burial to follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5pm until 8pm.
Mr. Browning was born October 6, 1921 in Franklin Parish, LA to parents, John William Browning & Bertha (Tyndell) Browning. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a military police, where he served in all five major campaigns. He is most known in Winnsboro, LA for his inventions, to which five of those he held the US patents for. He was a farmer and he raised cattle. He worked many years for the USDA where he was a cotton classer. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro, LA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John William Browning & Bertha Tyndell Browning, his daughter, Ruby Jean Netherland, four brothers; R.J, John Henry, Lenoid, & James Browning and 3 Sisters; Annie Lee Melton, Betsy Dorton, and Katherine Reeves.
He is survived by:
Wife, Ruby (McCoy) Browning of San Augustine, TX (formerly of Winnsboro, LA)
Daughter & Son-in-law: Patricia & Glenn Heintschel, Sr. of Shelbyville, TX
7 Grandchildren:
David Hemphill & wife, Belinda of Shelbyville
Danny Hemphill & wife, Connie of Winnsboro, LA
Joe Hemphill & wife, Carla of Wisner, LA
Sarah Stokes & husband, Denton of Vicksburg, Mississippi
Ann Newsom & husband, Gene of Delhi, LA
Dwayne Netherland & wife, Lonnie of Ruston, LA
Terry Netherland of Winnsboro, LA
20 Great Grandchildren
6 Great Great Grandchildren
3 Sisters-in-law:
Pearl Langston of Jackson, Mississippi
Jewel Templeton of Monroe, LA
Katherine Barber of Chase, LA
Honorary Pallbearers will be Grandsons:
David Hemphill, Danny Hemphill, Joe Hemphill, Dwayne Netherland & Terry Netherland
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/02/2014
Funeral service for Mr. Robert E. “Bob” Tinkle, Sr., 81, of Gary, TX, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Dr. Josh Walters officiating. Interment will follow in County Line Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Taylor Funeral Home. Mr. Tinkle passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Nacogdoches, TX.
Born September 1, 1932, in Long Branch, TX, Robert E. “Bob” Tinkle, Sr. was the son of the late Homer Tinkle and Madge Faye Hudman Acrey. After graduating from Mt. Enterprise High School, Bob was a car salesman for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years. During this time, he also enjoyed drag racing for Ford Motor Company. Other activities that brought much pleasure to Bob included ranching, gardening, attending gospel singings, supporting his favorite basketball team – the Gary Bobcats, and attending First Baptist Church, Timpson.
Survivors include his son, Bobby Tinkle and wife Robyn of Gary, TX; daughters, Pansy Tinkle of Timpson, DeAnn Elliott of Georgia, and Kellie Brittain and husband Jake of Zavalla, TX; brothers, James Acrey of Gary and Joe Mack Acrey of Houston; sisters, Lorene Nix of Mt. Enterprise, Billie Faye Davis of Houston, and Virginia Churchman of Carthage; 14 grandchildren: Robby Tinkle, Ryan Tinkle, Jennifer Batton, Jessica Black, Gary E. Crenshaw, Jr., Joanna Crenshaw, Jeramey Elliott, Twink Ritter, Beau Hicks, J. D. Hicks, Avri Cisneros, Jase Barnett, Cole Brittain, and Emmi Brittain; 8 great grandchildren: Brantley Aviles, Madelyn Tinkle, Taylor Ridgway, Kendall Ridgway, Emilee Black, Kaitlyn Black, Cameron Crenshaw, and Azaria Ritter; and 2 great great grandchildren: Cora Squier and Autumn Monroe.
In addition to his parents, Bob Tinkle was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Tinkle, sister Dorothy Reese, and infant sister Lois Faye Tinkle.
To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.
Elton "Brad" Bradley McSwain, 63, of Hemphill, died Friday night in the Lufkin Memorial Hospital. He was born in Center, Texas, to Elton and Melba Parrish McSwain. Brad was a tool pusher in the oil fields and a member of the Old Salem Baptist Church, Center, Texas.
He is survived by his wife Linda McSwain of Hemphill, his sons; Alex McSwain of Hemphill, Nicholas McSwain and Vicki of College Station, his daughter Jeanna McSwain of Bunker Hill, Indiana, his brother Kery Grant McSwain of Center, his sisters; Judy Beth Wright and Marsha Jones, both of Center, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Brad was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Terri Ferguson.
Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Sunday, June 1, 2014, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services well be at 10:00AM, Monday, June 2, 2014, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Old Salem Cemetery, Center, Texas.
06/01/2014
Ira Ware “DUB” Fenley, 83, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1930 in San Augustine County to Ira Fenley and Effie Mae Ware Fenley. Mr. Fenley served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with Bro. Steve Noble officiating.
He is survived by
Wife: Carolyn Sue Fenley of Center
Sons:
Mike Fenley of Center
Marty Fenley of Missouri
Glyn Fenley of Houston
Tommy Fenley of Houston
Daughter: Brenda Darlene Hyde of Houston
Sisters:
Mae Stottes and husband, Donice of Center
Joyce Lucas and husband, J.C. of New Caney
Jo Ellen Bush and husband, Charles of Marshall, Arkansas
4 Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Parents: Ira Fenley and Effie Mae Ware Fenley
Daughter: Krystal Joyce Fenley
Son: Jimmy Fenley
Brother: Gene Fenley
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
