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08/29/2015

Jerrel Goings, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 31, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham and Bro. B.J. Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Mr. Goings was born October 23, 1940, in Shelbyville, to Ennis Goings and Mozell Windham Goings. He was a member of New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by

Wife: Judy Marie Cassell Goings of Shelbyville

Daughter: Ginger Nell White of Kentucky

Grandchildren:
Miranda Gerardo
Jack Edward Tyre Jr.
Tamara Diane Boyer
C.J. Goings
Justin Miles Hughes
Derek Monroe Hughes

Great-Grandchildren: Makayla Tyre, Ty Ross, Ruth Gerardo, Jaydon Tyre, Jarred Tyre, Jordan Anderson, Raylee Boyer, Kendall Boyer, Jaxon Goings, Cooper Goings, Summer Hughes, Shelby Hughes, Stormy Hughes, Jeanne Hughes, Madison Hughes, and Flint Hughes

Sister: Debbie Runnels

Brothers:
W.J. Goings
Leon Goings

Special Nephew: Austin Underbrink

Preceded in death by
Daughter: Penny Hughes
Son: Flint Goings
Parents: Ennis Goings and Mozell Windham Goings
Sisters: Sis Mattox, Billie Goings
Brother: Clovis Goings

Pallbearers will be Jack Tyre Jr., Derek Hughes, Justin Hughes, C.J. Goings, Austin Underbrink and Daniel Gerardo.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


08/28/2015

On August 27th 2015 at 6 am Priscilla Lynee Shoop died at 65 years young peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 18, 1950 in Joliet Illinois.

Priscilla was a beloved woman of God, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She had a hard fight with cancer since 2009 and never had a moment of fear during her treatments. During her cancer battle she continued to serve faithfully in her community at The Denton Freedom House, First Rock Baptist.

She is survived by her husband Forrest (Butch) Shoop of 31 years, 2 son’s Chance and wife Sherri Shoop of Center TX, Brian and wife Clavel Rotolo of Aubrey TX, 2 daughter’s Christy and husband JJ Croix of El Campo TX, Jenny and husband Bud Cain of Nacogdoches TX, 3 sister’s Susan Papesh of New Lenox Il, Janet Kish of Azel TX, Joan Marie Shepard of Pontiac Il, and 8 grandchildren Matt and Emily Shoop, Lane Clifton, Floyd and Easton Cain, Griffen, Marin, and Jillian Croix, and many many friends.

The services for this wonderful woman will be held at The Denton Freedom House, 3083 Trails End, Aubrey, Texas 76227 on Sunday, August 30th, 2015 at 2 PM. In lieu of flower Priscilla has requested donations to The Denton Freedom House in Care of Brian Rotolo (see address above).


08/27/2015

Pearry Lee Green, 82 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away Thursday morning August 20, 2015. Viewing will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 1pm until 6pm at East Lawn Palms Mortuary on 5801 E. Grand Road, Tucson, AZ. Funeral service will be Sunday, August 30, at 2:30pm at Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon Dr. Tucson, AZ. Interment, family only, at East Lawn Palms Mortuary following service.

Pearry Lee Green was born in Many, Louisiana on July 1, 1933. The son of Pearry Olyn and Mae Mary (Samples) Green. Pearry was a resident of Tucson for over 50 years. Pearry is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Janice; his children, Karen Greene-Millard, Evelyn “Janet” Jackson, Tina Giberti; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and his older sister Sammie Allen, his Brother-in-law Bro. Neil Johnson as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Pearry was the son of a man who was in the logging business and later turned drilling superintendent / oil field troubleshooter, aka a wildcatter. His dad’s work required him to relocate his family often; in fact the family lived in 35 different houses before Pearry started school and he changed schools 48 times during his childhood.

In 1949, Pearry’s family finally settled in Beaumont, Texas USA where his father had become Pastor of the small Emanuel Gospel Church and in the same year while still a teenager, Pearry received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. Shortly thereafter, his family went to see William Marrion Branham who was conducting Divine healing meetings in Houston, Texas. Only 16 at the time, this encounter with Reverend Branham would change the course of his life.

In 1952 he attended Southwestern Bible Institute in Waxahachie, Texas. He became pastor of the same church his dad was overseer of. In 1965 William Branham asked him to start a church in Tucson. Pearry was 32 years old when he and his family moved to Tucson, Arizona and started Tucson Tabernacle, where he pastored for nearly 50 years.

Over the course of his ministry he traveled the globe many times, visiting over 100 countries. He was a well-known speaker, evangelist, and missionary. He was also a successful businessman. In his earlier years he owned and operated several travel agencies; and then later, notably as the owner of Shamrock Contracting, a gymnasium hardwood flooring specialist.

Pearry’s life desire was to see the lost saved. He looked at every situation as an opportunity to share the Gospel, and at every individual as a potential sinner to be saved. Below is an *account of Pearry’s Bible School classmate and Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Lee Lewis;

“Pearry Lee Green, who’d almost gotten kicked out of Bible College when Jerry Lee rocked Waxahachie, never gave up his conviction that his piano-playing friend was born to bring people to the Lord. In 1970, he was at a conference of ministers called the Full Gospel Businessmen’s International in Sydney, Australia, when he learned that Jerry Lee was in town. Jerry Lee was drinking that night, but he asked Pearry Lee to sit on the piano bench with him in front of a well-lubricated, rowdy auditorium crowd of three thousand people. “You’re going to be surprised,” he told the crowd, “but I was going to be a preacher.” He told the crowd of the “singspiration” and how the organized church refused to accept his gift. Then he sang a hymn, an old one from his childhood. The rowdy crowd grew quiet.

“I’m going to tell you something, he had every kid in that place crying,” said Pearry. “I don’t think in my life I’ve ever seen that many young people with tears in their eyes. Jerry Lee’s voice just melted their hearts. If I’d been preaching, I’d have given an invitation for salvation.”

In the streets, behind a pulpit, on the phone, through his best-selling book The Acts of a Prophet, or sitting on a piano bench next to a backslidden rock star, Pearry Green’s singular desire was to see the lost of his generation saved by Jesus Christ.

Bro. Green went to his final reward Thursday morning August 20, 2015 between 4 and 5 AM. The word of God says it, Bro Green preached it and we BELIEVE it….We Will See Him A !!!!

*Bragg, Rick. Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story. New York: Harper-Collins, 2014 (page 30). Print.


Raymond M. Forbis, 91, of Milam, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill.

Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2015 at New Hope Baptist Church in Milam with Bro. George Ross officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Milam with military honors under the direction of VFW Post #10351. Visitation will be Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born October 1, 1923 in Center, Texas to William Levie and Lula Lavenia (Strong) Forbis. He graduated from high school in Crockett. He served in the US Army during WWII where he fought under General Patton. He lived in Jacinto City, Texas where he raised his family. In his lifetime he has helped build several churches. He worked for the City of Galena Park & Galena Park Motors where he was an mechanic. He also worked for Ideal Cement Co in Galena Park. Even after retirement he continued to work for the city of Galena Park. He and his wife moved to Milam in 1986. He was a member of the VFW Post #10351 in Hemphill. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Milam where he served as deacon.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Levie and Lula Forbis, Wife, Dorothy Forbis, Son, James “Jimmy” Forbis, Son, Kenneth “Kenny” Forbis, Infant grandson, James Forbis, Granddaughter, Cheyenne Forbis and Daughter-in-law, Becky Forbis.

He is survived by:

Son:
Michael Forbis & wife, Sharon of Jacinto City

Daughter-in-law:
Ann Forbis of Milam

Grandchildren:
Jason Forbis & wife, Jessica
Rusty Forbis & wife, Amy
Roxanna Lebron-Riccitelli & husband, Rick
Kevin Forbis
Pasty Stanfield
Jeannie Forbis

11 Great-Grandchildren

1 Great-Great-Granddaughter

Brother:
Jack Forbis & wife, Dorothy of Timpson

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas


Huey Dan Wagstaff Sr., 74, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele and Bro. James Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.

Mr. Wagstaff was born October 1, 1940, in Shelby County, to James Edward Wagstaff and Thelma Rae Morris Wagstaff. He was a member of Shelby County Bass Anglers and Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by
Wife: Ruth Wagstaff of Tenaha

Children:
Sheila McCauley and husband, David, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Cheryl Flournoy and husband, Kenneth, of Tenaha
Danny Wagstaff and wife, Michele, of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Ashley McCauley
Joshua McCauley
Lance Wagstaff
Kaleb Wagstaff
Jessica Bush
Taylor Flournoy
Katie Wagstaff
Matthew Flournoy
Cara Wagstaff
Kaylan Wagstaff

Great Grandchildren:
Eli Bush
Addie Bush
Brooklyn Sandoval
Briley Sandoval

Sisters:
Clara Lou Derick of Baton Rouge
Jean Gunter and husband, James, of Keithville, Louisiana

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: James Edward Wagstaff and Thelma Rae Morris Wagstaff
Brother: Jimmy Wagstaff
Grandparents: O.E. and Clara Wagstaff

Pallbearers will be Matthew Flournoy, Lance Wagstaff, Colton Bush, Matthew Reynolds, Joshua McCauley, Colton Hairgrove and Thomas Hughes. Honorary pallbearers will be Kaleb Wagstaff.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


08/26/2015

Mr. Chester Denman,( 93) of Ratcliff, Texas passed away. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 12 noon, at Simpson Chapel Baptist Church, 23488 FM 227 E. Kennard, Texas 75847 (Tadmor Community near Ratcliff, Texas).

Visitation and viewing will be from 10:00am-11:15am at Simpson Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that a donation be made to the American Cancer Society.

Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary, 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas 75935

 


Michael Don Fountain, 67, of Center, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Old Salem Cemetery with James Martin Cobb officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born November 25, 1947 in Center to Floyd E. and Era (Martin) Fountain. He worked in logging for many years.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Floyd “Buster” and Era Fountain and Brother, Floyd G. Fountain.

He is survived by:
Wife: Dorothy Moore Fountain, of Center

Children:
Angie Stanley & husband, Johnny, of Center
Curtis Fountain, of Huxley
Michael Fountain, of Nacogdoches

9 Grandchildren:
Machael Cranford & husband, Jami, of Center
Crystal White & Jason Samford, of Center
Lisa Sanford & husband, Dustin, of Center
Brandon Fountain, of Nacogdoches
Ryan Fountain, of Nacogdoches
Bailey Fountain, of Nacogdoches
Zack Carlton, of Center
Tristan Carlton, of Center
Brooklynn Scates, of Center
Bryan Stanley
Alishia Voudrie & husband, Chris

5 Great-Grandchildren:
Kinley & Kash Cranford
Dayton White & Korbin Samford
Gracie Sanford
Ashlynn and Brinley Voudrie

Sister-in-law:
Jackie Fountain of Center

Numerous other relatives and friends

Pallbearers:
Ryan Fountain, Jami Cranford, Jason Samford, James White, Bryan Stanley, Jonathan Clark, Justin Clark and Jacy “Moose” Clark

Honorary Pallbearer:
Dustin Sanford
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas


Mr. Travis E. Thomas, 65, of Nacogdoches passed away August 21, 2015 in Nacoogdoches, Texas. Mr. Thomas was born in Dallas to the late Leonard Earl Thomas and Velma Stripling Davis on May 23, 1950.

Burial will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 starting at 11am at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Garrison Texas. Visitations will begin on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2-8pm at Sid Roberts Funeral Home in Nacogdoches. Bishop W.E. Nash Jr. will be officiating the services.

Mr. Thomas is survived by:

Wife: Valerie Griffin Thomas of Nacogdoches, TX

Mother: Velma Stripling Davis of Center, TX

Children: Ajoya Jimmerson, Andre Griffin and Marvin Jimmerson all of Nacogdoches,TX

Sisters: Shirley Bell and Gwenn Pruitt of Dallas, TX

Grandchildren: Shanese Griffin, Jorel Jones, Tamira Jackson, Shamara Maiden, Yazariya Williams, and Railyn Thomas; Zeeky “boy” Jimmerson and TayTay Jimmerson

Special Niece: Bridgette Harris of Dallas, TX

Special Brother-in-law: BoyBaby

And a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives.

The funeral services are under the direction of Sid Roberts Funeral Home.


08/21/2015

Thomas Earl Fults, 67, of Center, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center.

Mr. Fults was born January 2, 1948, in Center, to James Earl Fults and Ruby Powdrill Fults. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and reading his Bible.

He is survived by
Sons:
James Fults and wife, Paula, of Center
Stephen Fults and wife, Stephanie, of Center

Five Step Children

Grandchildren:
Emily Fults
Ashley Fults

Thirteen Step Grandchildren

One Step Great-Grandchild

Sister: Dorothy Black of Teague

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Wife: Melba Fults
Parents: James Earl Fults and Ruby Powdrill Fults
Sisters: Betty Ruth Ashley, Maxine Fults McSwain

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


08/17/2015

Delbert Jack Palmer, 96, of Center, passed away in the company of family and friends on Sunday, August 16, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born March 25, 1919, in Shelby County to William James and Camilla Palmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center and attended Center High School. He served in the United States Army Air Corp with the Combat Crew #333 WWAAF, Walla Walla, WA. For several years, he worked for John G. Harris Hardware. Then Palmer Refrigeration was formed, and he worked there until the business was sold. After Palmer Refrigeration, he worked for E.L. Bruce Company until he retired. He enjoyed farming and visiting his friends and relatives. He was a loving husband and father, and friend to many. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy and delight of his life. He enjoyed driving to visit his nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors, and was always the life of the party. He remained very active until just a few weeks ago. He was very special to all and will be dearly missed.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, William James and Camilla Ida Palmer, Wife, Dorothy Mary Palmer, Brother and Sister-in-law, Johnny Lee and Virginia Palmer and Sister and Brother-in-law, Zelma Adel and John Neal Lacy.
He is survived by:

Son:
Jack P. Palmer of Center
Kenneth Palmer & wife, Ella of Mt. Pleasant

4 Grandchildren:
Jack B. Palmer of San Antonio
Sarah Shires of Center
Jason Palmer of Ft. Worth
Samuel Palmer of Houston

Great-Grandchildren:
Ryan Palmer of Jacksonville
Scarlett & Ella Shires of Center

Nieces & Nephews:
Nancy and Bob Warr
Linda and David Reinhart
Janis and Jeep Compton
Dr. Joe Neal and Jane Ann Lacy
Mary Ann and David Pass
Johnny Lee and Sandra Palmer
And many other friends and neighbors who were dear to him

Pallbearers:
Wesley Allen Warr, Dr. Joe N. Lacy, Jack B. Palmer,
Stephen Shires, Matthew Mettauer and Landon Windham

Honorary Pallbearers:
Bob Warr, David Pass, Jason Palmer, Samuel Palmer, Tommy Stewart, Rodney Warr, Zach Warr, Joe Bill Mettauer, Scotty Fleming & Van McDaniel

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas


08/15/2015

Helen Frances Gary Hudson, 94, of Timpson, Texas, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2015, in Garrison, Texas. She was born on April 13, 1921 to Ernest and Diamond Spradley Gary in Timpson, Texas. Services will be held at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church at 11 AM. Monday August 17, 2015 with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating. Visitation will be held Monday August 17, 2015 from 10 AM until 11 AM Interment will follow in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

She grew up in Timpson in a loving family with her five brothers and three sisters. She married Ossie Hudson, September 18, 1937 and was blessed with 59 years of marriage. They began their married life in Timpson and were faithful members of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church. They loved singing gospel music and formed a quartet and attended every Sunday afternoon singing broadcast on KDET out of Center.

In 1956, the family moved to Houston and joined Landmark Missionary Baptist Church where she was the choir director for many years. They retired in 1972 and returned to family roots in Timpson and once again joined Timpson Missionary Baptist Church. She never lost her life-long love of singing praises to the Lord and sang many specials at church. Her favorite song was “One Day At A Time” and that's how she lived her life. She was a loving caregiver and she enjoyed gardening, cooking and fellowship with family and friends. The Bible says a Godly woman is worthy of honor. As her family, we want to honor her as the loving Godly woman she was and will always be in our hearts. She was a woman who loved God, was loved by God, and showed God's love to others. She gave us a priceless gift – herself.

We will treasure the precious memories of her sweet smile, her kindness, her warmth, her energy and her love for life, family and friends. She leaves us with the knowledge that we were truly loved and we know that she loved the Lord.

Those left to cherish her memory are:

Her devoted daughters, Louise Renfro and Shirley Powers and husband Jim of Timpson.

Grandchildren, Justin Powers and wife Kristin of Martinsville, and Shanna Powers of Lufkin.

Great-grandchildren, Rexanna Powers of College Station, Haylon Powers of Martinsville, and Morgan Powers of Lufkin.

Sisters, Melma Sparks of Waxahachie, Winnie Molloy of Timpson, and Vera Brooks of Summerfield, Florida.

Sister-in-laws, JoAnn Gary of Timpson, and Nan Oney of Carthage.

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ossie, granson Patrick Powers; son-in-law Johnny Renfro; brothers and sister-in-laws Melvin and Audrey Gary, Elzin and Onita Gary, Jimmy and Mary Gary; brothers Lovis Gary and Mervin Gary; brother-in-laws Norris Sparks, Bobby Molloy and Howard Brooks, and nephew J.E. Gary.


08/13/2015

Craig Steven Wood, 55, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2015, at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.

Mr. Wood was born December 20, 1959, in Dallas, to Bobby Carrol Wood and Jimmie Christine Bailey Wood. He loved the simple, country life.

He is survived by
Children:
Joe Wood and wife, Stacy, of Grapevine
Steven Craig Wood of Dallas
Sara Wood of Grapevine
Tabitha Wood Grady and husband, Kyle, of Combine

Mother: Christine Wood of Balch Springs

Sister: Carolyn Sipes and husband, Danny, of Kaufman

Aunt: Elaine Bailey of Huxley

Grandchildren:
Kayden Wood, Harlow Wood, Kendall Grady, Kannon Grady

Numerous other relatives

Preceded in death by
Father: Bobby Carrol Wood
Uncle: Henry Bailey

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


08/11/2015

Kenneth Edward "Cowboy" Davis, age 67, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in Shreveport, La as a result of a log truck accident that occurred in Shelbyville.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Haslam Baptist Church in Joaquin with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating and eulogy by his christian friend, Oris Dean. Burial will follow at Sholar Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, August 14, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born September 7, 1947 in Silsbee to John E. and Mittie Irene (Jimmerson) Davis. He served in the US Army. He was a member of Haslam Baptist Church in Joaquin. He was a truck driver for many years.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, John and Irene Davis, Sister & Brother-in-law, Barbara & Al Cook, Sister, Betty J. Davis and Father-in-law, James Lambeth.

He is survived by:

Wife:
Susie Davis of Joaquin

Children:
Ronnie Davis & wife, Stephanie of Joaquin
Stacy O'Rear & husband, Larry of Huxley
Eric Davis of Joaquin
Kristy Peterson & husband, Terrence of Katy
Rase Davis & wife, Kim of Joaquin
Rhyne Davis & wife, Cheyenne of Nacogdoches
Hannah Davis of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Samantha, Scooter & Randi
Savannah, Roper & Justin
Erica, Riley & Ranger
Terrence & Jaylon
Rangler & Ryder
Addelynn Rose

Brother:
Bill Davis & wife, Joan of Joaquin

Sister:
Carolyn McGehee & Michael Anderson of Joaquin

Mother-in-law:
Sharon Hightower of Porter

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

Pallbearers:
Scooter Davis, Roper Oswalt, Justin O’Rear, Ranger Davis, Terrence Peterson, Jaylon Peterson, Wrangler Davis & Ryder Davis

In lieu of flowers, family request donations can be made Shreveport/Bossier Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 3949, Shreveport, LA 71101-3949

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home


Ellen Faye Guozd, age 54, of Center passed away Sunday morning, August 9, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical center. Services will be Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 2pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. A wake will be Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 7pm until 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Internment will be at Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Texas with Bishop Roosevelt Swindle officiating.

She is survived by:

Husband, Jerry Preston of Center

Daughters:
Lila Guozd of Tennessee
Mary Guozd of Arkansas
April Guozd of Arkansas

Step-Children, Thea and Terry Preston of Center

Sisters:
Edith Cortez of Beaumont, TX
Oleta Cooper of Beaumont, TX

Brothers:
Bubba Howard of New London, TX
Tony HOward of Chireno, TX
Jeff Howard of Nacogdoches, TX

Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.


Mrs. Harold Beckett, 89, of Huxley, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2015 at Strong Cemetery with Bro. Danny Russo officiating.

Mrs. Beckett was born January 21, 1926, in Alma, Arkansas, to Ernest Allen and Minnie Self Allen. She was a member of Do-Si-Do Square Dance Club and was of the Christian faith.

She is survived by:

Son: Allan “Tommy” Elledge of Huxley

Grandson: Derrick Elledge and his wife of Rockwall

Granddaughter: Stacey Pope and her husband of Barling, Arkansas

Three Great-Grandchildren

Sister: Frances Provence of Locke, Arkansas

Brother: Marion Allen of Hickory Springs, North Carolina

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: Harold Beckett
Grandson: Douglas Elledge

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


08/10/2015

Lawrence Henry Mooney, Jr., 72, Pasadena formerly of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Linda Searcy officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening August 14, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born March 17, 1943 in Shelby County to Lawrence H. “Bob” Mooney and Loneita (Pickett) Mooney. He worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Little Arkansas as the head underwriter.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Lawrence H. “Bob” and Loneita Mooney.

He is survived by:
Sister:
Giovanna “Givvie” Searcy & husband, James Leon of Pasadena

Brother:
David Mooney of Live Oak, Texas

Nephew:
James L. Searcy, Jr. & wife, Linda

Great-Nephews:
Jason & Nathan Searcy

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas


08/08/2015

Bobbie Campbell, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Kerry Green and Rev. R.L. Wedgeworth officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Mrs. Campbell was born October 9, 1941, in Shelby County, to Lynn English and Bernice Payne English. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Mrs. Campbell was also well known for the delicious meals that she prepared. Above all, she loved any time that was spent with her family and friends. She was a member of Dreka Pentecostal Church.

She is survived by
Husband: Crit Campbell of Shelbyville

Sons:
Jimmy Campbell and wife, Ellen, of Clute
Lloyd Campbell and wife, Pat, of Angleton
Pete Campbell and wife, Connie, of Sweeny

Sisters:
Vernell English of Nacogdoches
Judy English of Orange

9 Grandchildren

21 Great-Grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Lynn English and Bernice Payne English
Sisters: Johnnie Wilburn, Ara Belle Anthony

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Campbell, Lloyd Campbell, Pete Campbell, Steven Campbell, Clint McKnight, Jeffery Wilburn and Gus Vela.

A special thanks to two of her nieces, Sandy Vega and Loretta Daniels, along with one granddaughter, Rebecca
McKnight, who went above and beyond in caring for Mrs. Campbell as her health began to decline.

The family would also like to thank the doctors and staff at Nacogdoches Medical Center for their kindness and care.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


08/05/2015

Lillie Mae Williamson, 98, of Livingston, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 in Livingston.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Edward McRae officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Ms. Williamson was born April 19, 1917, in Shelby County, to Samuel Troy Lucas and Leta Johnson Lucas. She was the owner and operator of Lillie Mae’s Grocery for over sixty years. Ms. Williamson was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by
Daughters:
Velma Louise Edge and husband, John, of Lufkin
Joyce Bright of Livingston

Grandchildren:
Pat Jones and husband, Glen, of Lufkin
Benny Bright of Livingston
Roy Bright of Livingston
Ted Bright of Livingston
Randy Bright and wife, Jo Carol, of Livingston

Eight Great-Grandchildren

Seventeen Great-Great-Grandchildren

Four Great-Great-Great Grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: Joe Williamson
Grandson: Michael Edge and wife, Marilyn Edge
Parents: Samuel Troy Lucas and Leta Johnson Lucas
Sister: Vircle McSwain
Brothers: Dennis Lucas, Ennis Lucas

Pallbearers will be Lee Roy “Buck” Johnson, Glen Jones, C.V. McSwain, Larry Berg, Huey Britt, Conlen Jones and Randy Bright. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Adams, Shelton Martin, Billy Fountain, Roy Bright Jr., James Bright, Camden Bright and Gene Mayor.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


Mickey Don Sample, 58, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Mickey was born April 11, 1957, in Shelby County to W.W. Sample and Ardell Anthony Sample. He loved being outdoors and loved anything involving trucks and tractors.

He is survived by
Sisters:
Peggy Johnson and husband, Johnny, of Montgomery
Tina Williams and husband, Clark, of Center
Becky Sparks of Oklahoma

Nieces & Nephews:
Julie Clements and husband, Matt, of Spring
Micah Oberg and wife, Sadie, of Montgomery
Lance Sparks of Blair, Oklahoma
Timothy Sparks and wife, Janice, of Houston
Paul Sparks and wife, Kimberly, of Lawton, Oklahoma

Great-Nieces & Nephews:
Jansen Oberg of Montgomery
Addison Clements of Spring
Brooklynn Clements of Spring
Eva Sparks of Lawton, Oklahoma
Bonnie Sparks of Lawton, Oklahoma

Preceded in death by
Parents: W.W. Sample and Ardell Anthony Sample
Grandparents: Ezekiel Patterson and Vada Lee Bradshaw Anthony; Malcolm and Annie Mae Sample

The family of Mickey Don Sample would like to thank Pine Grove Nursing Home for 26 years of wonderful care.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com .


08/04/2015

Marie Cecilia Jetton, 89, of Orange, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at her residence.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2015 at New Hope Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Sean Foreman officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Mrs. Jetton was born December 12, 1925, in Flint, Michigan, to Paul Aikens and Mable Medacco Aikens. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange.

She is survived by
Children:
Roxann King of Wills Point, Texas
Pauletta Terrance of Nashville, Tennessee
Kelly Foreman of Orange, Texas
Larue Jetton and wife, Maria, of Nashville, Tennessee

Grandchildren:
Danna Crow and husband, Don, of Wills Point, Texas
Phillip King and wife, Deena, of Wills Point, Texas
Stormy Terrance of Nashville, Tennessee
Cecilia Ladner and husband, Ondie, of Pass Christian, Mississippi
Michael Foreman II of Orange, Texas
Sean Foreman and wife, Heather, of Orange, Texas
Christy Kelley and husband, Jeremiah, of Nashville, Tennessee
Carl Jetton of Orange, Texas

Great-Grandchildren:
Kathleen Burgess and husband, Travis, Daniel Crow and wife, Brittney, Caden Beckham, Jason Malley and wife, Ashlee, Paige Malley, Kaden Malley, Brooke Ladner, Dorian Smith, Anthony Kelley, Breeana Kelley, Isaiah Foreman, Jenna Minyard, Hunter King

Preceded in death by
Husband: Duel Larue Jetton
Son: Carl Popham
Parents: Paul Aikens and Mable Medacco Aikens
13 Brothers and Sisters

Pallbearers will be Jason Malley, Michael Foreman, Sean Foreman, Daniel Crow, Carl Jetton and Phillip King.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


08/02/2015

Cora Louise Yarbrough, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Calvin Hancock and Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Dunnigan Cemetery in the Patroon Community of Shelby County.

Ms. Yarbrough was born November 6, 1942, in Center, to Grady Risinger and Allie Risinger. She was a member of Dunnigan Missionary Baptist Church in Patroon.

She is survived by
Daughter: Sara Yarbrough Kincel of Pineland

Son: Welton Yarbrough Jr. and wife, Tina, of Groveton

Grandchildren:
Kristi Petina of Austin
Trey McElhaney III and wife, Kristen, of Pandora
Lee Kincel of Broaddus
Brooke Kincel of Center

Great-Grandchildren:
Moses Patina of Austin
Lane McElhaney of Pandora
Paxton McElhaney of Pandora

Brothers & Sisters:
Delbert Risinger of Orange
Marlon Risinger of Orange
Sybil Truss of Nacogdoches
Jerry Risinger and wife, Lona, of Orange
Shirley Webb and husband, Tuffy, of San Leon

Preceded in death by
Husband: Welton Yarbrough
Parents: Grady Risinger and Allie Risinger
Sisters-in-law: Joyce Risinger, Berline Risinger, Louise Waller
Brother-in-law: Elray Truss

Pallbearers will be Mike Risinger, Ronni Risinger, Trey McElhaney, Lee Kincel, Robbie Truss and Bryan Risinger. Honorary pallbearers will be Kristi Patina and Brooke Kincel.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com


Jackie Lee Fountain, 62, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his residence.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Monday, August 3, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home. Cremation to follow.

He was born August 15, 1952 in Center to Homer Lafayette “Jack” Fountain, Sr. and Rachel (Brown) Fountain. He owned and operated Fountain Plumbing for over 30 years. He was a loving husband, loved his children and grandchildren, “the best Poppa ever”. He was an avid drag racer. He loved to laugh & his laugh was infectious. He collected Milwaukee everything. He was so loving & giving.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Homer “Jack” and Rachel Fountain, Wife, Jana (Jones) Fountain, Brother, Homer Fountain, Jr. and Mother-in-law, Maxine Childress.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Teena Childress Fountain of Joaquin
Children:
Jeremy Lee Fountain of Center
Laila & Tory Chambliss of Joaquin
Jodie & Amanda Fountain of Center
Titus & Wendi Chambliss of Joaquin
Taylor & David Baez of Jacksonville
Thatcher Chambliss of Phoenix, AZ
Grandchildren:
Jordin Lee Fountain & wife, Kelley of Center
Charlie Fountain of Center
Megan Faith McShane of Center
Kyle Chambliss of Joaquin
Case Chambliss of Joaquin
Marlana Nikkole Fountain & Madison Sheets of Center
Randi Leigh & Rilee Elizabeth Chambliss of Joaquin
Sage & Jose Baez of Jacksonville
Great Grandson:
Jaxon Lee Fountain of Center
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Aunts & Uncles
Beloved Furbabies:
Mookie, Maisy, Mable, CoCo, Big Star & Little Star

Family & Friends are invited to Laila & Tory’s house after service, 437 CR 3845, Joaquin, Texas 75954

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas