11/30/2018

On Sunday, November 25, 2018 Guy E. Pilgreen II passed away at MD Anderson Hospital after a long hard fought battle with cancer at the age of 54.

Guy was born on February 25, 1964 in Houston, Texas. As a teenager the family made the move to the small town of Tenaha where he attended Tenaha High School. He was a 1982 graduate of Tenaha High School, and supporter of the Tenaha Tigers who he still enjoyed attending games each year as they make their playoff run. He began his family here in Tenaha and eventually returned to his roots of the city living out his remaining years in the Houston area. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and always making them smile. He spent time enjoying and sheering on his favorite teams the Astros, Texans, and the Rockets and if he couldn't make it to the games you could find him hanging out with friends and watching at one of his favorite hangouts Sam's Boat in Seabrook. Guy was also an active member of the Houston Livestock Rodeo committee where he worked with ticket sale. He spent the last few years traveling as he worked as a sales rep for Guest Supply where he made many new friends in his coworkers as well as numerous clients. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include:

Son:
Chris Pilgreen of Tenaha

Daughters:
Brandy Eubank and husband, Jonathan of Tenaha
Taylor Pilgreen of Corpus Christi

Grandchildren:
Harley Eubank
Jaxson Eubank
Shelby Eubank
Landon Wood

Sisters:
Vivian Eugenia Pilgreen Crush
Linda Albanese
Elaine Scheffler

Nieces:
Shay Albanese McDonald
Lorena Mallot
Michele Zavala

Nephews:
Donald Scheffler II
Johnny Crush

Aunt:
Tommie Christian

Numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by parents Guy Eugene Pilgreen and mother Ruth Autry Pilgreen.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday December 1, 2018 at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha.

11/26/2018

Amber Nicole Pierce, 37, of Timpson, Texas, passed away November 25, 2018, in Timpson, Texas. Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 1, 2018, at First Baptist Church, Timpson, with Bro. William Dee Daniel officiating.

Amber Nicole Pierce was born September 7, 1981 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was raised in Timpson, Texas and graduated from Timpson High School Class of 2000. Amber’s most treasured moments were spent with her children, Macy Bug and Destiny. They were the lights of her life. Amber also had a passion for makeup. She loved to do her own and found pleasure in beautifying others as well. People that knew Amber well would claim that “selfies were her thing.” Every chance she got, she would stop and snap a quick pic of herself and any friends or family that were with her to document the memory. She enjoyed keeping up with her friends on Facebook, but if she could, Amber preferred spending real time with friends and family. The laughter and love shared in those moments will be cherished forever. Amber was a member of First Baptist Church Timpson.

Survivors include:

Parents:
William Bubba Lee and wife, Tracy
Linda Roberts and husband, Larry Burton

Fiancè, Curtis Choates

Daughters:
Destiny Pierce
Macy Lee

Sisters:
Tina Smith and husband John
Tabitha Adams

Brother, Michael Lee and wife Cynthia

Nephews: Branden Massey, Nathan Snow, John Austin Smith

Cousins: Chris Lee and wife Brittany, Tommy Lee and wife Jessica, Renee Massey, Angela Smith, Jennifer Ross, Steven Ross, Zach Hooper; Charlie Metcalf, Jimmy Metcalf, Shane Metcalf, Dakota Metcalf;

Numerous other cousins

Grandmother: Marsha Tomlinson

Special Family and Friends: Tiffany Newman, Krista Warr, Angel Lee, Kim Tarver, Kristen Lee

Aunts: Patricia Broadway, Sarah McCauley and husband Jack

And a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Amber is preceded in death by her aunt Joyce Metcalf; grandparents, Tommy and Marie Lee; and niece, Mindy Smith.  

To convey condolences online, please visit www.mangumfh.net

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, TX, is in charge of arrangements.

11/24/2018

Walker (Dub) Coyle will be laid to rest at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, TX, at the age of 96. 

Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Center, TX, beginning at 11:00 a.m. He died of natural causes at Holiday Nursing Home. He is met in heaven by his loving wife, Eva, and sons, Ben & Kelly, along with various family members. He had a wonderful life in which he loved his family, his garden, and working with heavy equipment. He was a WWII veteran, he served the United States while stationed in USA, China, and India. 
He was born in Billings, Oklahoma, to Ovadee Coyle and Matilda McAnhan Coyle, January 27, 1922. 

His remaining legacy is with:
Son: Keith Coyle (wife Renee) and family

Daughter: Ann Calzada and Family, and the late Kelly’s daughter, Angela Coyle. 

He loved living in Center and was known and loved by many. His family would like to thank all that made him smile, by bringing him coconut cream pies, cinnamon rolls, and visiting him. He was a good strong loving man who put everyone else’s needs before his own. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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

11/23/2018

A funeral service for Jerry Dean “Buddy” McGee, 63, of Joaquin, TX, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield. Pastor Bob Latham of Antioch Baptist Church in Mansfield will be officiating. A visitation will be held Friday, November 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the chapel.

Buddy was born February 21, 1955 and passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father Pat McGee, his sister June Cockrell, his father-in-law Eddie Binning and mother-in-law Vera Binning, and his step-son Jason Neal.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Rosemary McGee; daughter April Booker and husband Daniel; step-daughter Melissa Pickett and husband Mickey; sister Sheila Parker; brother Kevin McGee and wife Susan; grandchildren Collin and Kylie Booker; step-grandchildren Megan Caughern, and Morgan Pickett; and step-great-grandchildren Christian Miller and Caleb Caughern.

Honoring Buddy as pallbearers will be Daniel Booker, Jeremy Binning, Johnathan Bryant, Scott Creasy, Clint Parker, and Stephen McGee. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Binning, Tim Hass, and Chris Cockrell.

Services under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Mansfield, Louisiana.

11/23/2018

Talmadge Sharp passed away November 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Our family circle has been broken; a link gone from our chain. Though we’re parted for a while, we know we’ll meet again. 

Mrs. Geneva Sharp’s husband of 68 years; and Talmadge Sharp, Jr, Cleophus Sharp, Sandra Sharp and Benita Sharp’s father, Mr. Talmadge Sharp peacefully departed this life November 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas.

Mr. Sharp’s family will receive visitors, Sunday, November 25th, 2018 from 4 to 6pm in the Rose Chapel of Mabrie Memorial Mortuary.

His life will be celebrated at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 8775 Flagship Dr., Houston, Texas, on Monday, November 26th at 11am. Interment will be Tuesday, November 27th at 11:30am at Houston National Cemetery.

In addition to his wife, sons and daughters, cherishing his memory are daughter-in-law, Rene Ferrell Sharp; 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many dear relatives and friends.

Final arrangements entrusted to Mabrie Memorial Mortuary, 5000 Almeda, Houston, Texas 77004.

11/23/2018

Virgil Beckham, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Eric L. Garrett and Rev. Joe Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

Mr. Beckham was born December 24, 1937, in Joaquin, to Howard Beckham and Grace Guy Beckham. He retired from the City of Houston as a Chief Structural Inspector. Mr. Beckham was a member of Logansport Missionary Baptist Church in Logansport, Louisiana.

He is survived by
Wife: Ola B. Beckham of Joaquin, Texas

Children:
Denise Garrett and husband, Eric, of Lake Village, Arkansas
George Beckham, Jr. and wife, Ashley, of Bullard, Texas
Cara Kneisly and husband, Craig, of Katy, Texas

Grandchildren:
Amanda Gibson
Hannah Gibson
Landen Beckham
Chase Kneisly
Ciara Kneisly
Brylee Beckham
Bransen Beckham

Great Grandchildren:
Isabella Kate
Elliana
Julliette

Sisters:
Martha Daw
Nora Vaughn
Grace Grille

Preceded in death by
Wife: Melba Beckham

Pallbearers will be Daniel Bradley, Brandon Kessler, Chase Kneisly, Landen Beckham, Bryan Gibson and Cameron Gibson. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Brooks, Rushing Lambert and Ricky Daw.

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

11/20/2018

Barbara Ann Lindley, 76, of Grand Cane, Louisiana, passed away on November 19, 2018 in Shreveport. She was born on July 29,1942 in Orange, Texas to Travis Monroe Sample and Avis Snider Sample.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home.

Barbara grew up in the New Harmony Community and graduated with the Shelbyville High School Class of 1960. She ran into a young gentleman in a diner in Center one day by the name of David K. Lindley. An immediate spark led to marriage in 1964 and the two remained faithfully by one another’s side until David’s passing in 2013. Barbara loved her country and was not ashamed of her patriotism. Two of her three sons served their country honorably and one retired from the Air Force. She also had numerous nephews who served in other branches such as the Army and Navy. Barbara loved to do arts and crafts. During her stay at the nursing home, she would make crosses, hearts and angels that the staff and residents alike would thoroughly enjoy. Her real passion was crocheting. Barbara would create some of the most beautiful projects with her crochet needles in hand. Anyone who knew Barbara would describe her as a “big talker.” She would strike up a conversation with everyone who met her and could spend hours sharing stories and laughter. She was an active member of New Harmony Baptist Church.

Barbara is survived by:

Sons, James Lindley and wife, Sandra of Center
Clint Lindley and wife, Michelle of Grand Cane, Louisiana
Travis Lindley of Henderson, Nevada

Sister, Vickie Sample Martin of Shelbyville

Brother, David Sample and wife, Sandi of Center

Sisters-in-law:
Mildred Moretti of San Antonio
Dianna K. Foster of San Antonio

Grandchildren:
Jamie Lindley and wife, Amy
Robert Lindley and wife Jennifer
Christian Fayeth Lindley
David Allen and Duste Lindley

Great-grandchildren: Madalyn, Robert V. “Beaux,” Jr., Sarah Lindley and Evelynn Lindley

And numerous nieces and nephews. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, David K. Lindley and her parents, Travis and Avis Sample.

Honorary pallbearers are John Austin Ford, Jamie Lindley, Robert Lindley, David Lindley and Beaux Lindley.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

11/20/2018

Patricia Ann Moore (62) of Center, Texas died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Medical Center Emergency, Center, Texas. Mrs. Moore was born on September 8, 1956.

Funeral service will be Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 1:00pm. Pastor, Brandon Owens will be the officiating. Visitation is Friday, November 23, 2018, from the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Hicks Chapel (804 Martin Luther King Drive.) Committal is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery and repass is at Pleasant Grove Fellowship Hall.

She is survived by: 

Husband: Lonzo Moore of Center, Texas

Son: Jason (Lakisha) Moore of McKinney, Texas 

Daughter: Linda (Torion) Johnson of Nacogdoches, Texas

Grandchildren:
Jamison Moore of Center, Texas
Cedric Butler of McKinney, Texas
Jayla Hunt of McKinney, Texas
Samuel Johnson of Nacogdoches, Texas

Father: L.C. Washington of Center, Texas 

Siblings:
Ricky Radway of Tyler, Texas
Ruby Radway-Sinz of Tyler, Texas
Joyce Radway of Tyler, Texas
O.C. Hewitt of San Antonio, Texas
Rita Hewitt of San Antonio, Texas
Irene (Johnny) Gray of Tenaha, Texas 

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

11/20/2018

Willie Jewel Garrett, 65 of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Dallas. No wake will be held. Funeral service Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Triumph First Pentecostal Church, Shelbyville, Texas. Interment at Bennett Chapel Cemetery Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop Zep Swindle officiating.

She is survived by:

Son, Jeffery Garrett of Shelbyville

Grandson, Jeffery Garrett, Jr, of Tyler

Sisters:
Patricia (Elton) Chumbley of Shelbyville
Brenda (J.J.) Hill of Shelbyville

Brother, Johnny Ray Garrett of Shelbyville

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

11/16/2018

Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Mr. MacArthur Goodwin (76) of Marshall, Texas. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Hicks Chapel, at 11:00am. Mr. Goodwin was born April 14, 1942. Mr. Goodwin died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Good Shepard Hospital in Marshall, Texas. 

Mr. Goodwin is survived by:

Sisters: Eddie Ruth Goodwin and Ola Mae Gardner of Center, Texas; Berta Mae Cartwright of Dallas, Texas; and Ella Reen Suell of Portland, Oregon 

Sister-in-law: Helen Goodwin of Center, Texas 

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

11/15/2018

Born July 23, 1988, in Nacogdoches, TX, Kaalob Levi Fleming was the son of the late Mickey and Sheila Fleming. He departed from this world on November 11, 2018. He was a 2006 graduate of Timpson High School and studied finance at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Survivors include his brothers: Jason (LeeAnn) Fleming of Longview, TX, Michael Stacy (Jennifer) Fleming (Corpus Christi, TX), sister Casie Spivey (Robbie), girlfriend Katie Worsham, Uncle Hilton Walker, nephews Tyler and Caleb Fleming, Jack Harris, Landon Green and nieces Madison Fleming, Holly Shrell, Heather Baker, Jaylan and Audrey Parsons and numerous friends he made along this journey.

Levi was preceded in death by parents Mickey and Sheila Fleming, sister Leigh Erica Harris, grandparents Hap and Mattie Fleming and Hilton and Buena Walker.

Levi was one of a kind. His smile could light up a room and his laugh was contagious. He had a love for many things in this life from spending time with his nieces and nephews to hanging out with friends and making new friends wherever he went. He loved to play softball and keep up with the latest episode of Game of Thrones. He was an avid Tom Brady fan and loved his Patriots. He held a special place in his heart for his two fur babies Baxter and Kipper. 

Services for Levi will be at Laird Funeral Home in Nacogdoches, TX. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 5-7 pm. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Laird Funeral Home. Graveside services to follow at Blair Cemetery in the Blair community, Timpson.

Pallbearers will be Mitch Bell, Blake Bell, Cole Milford, Rick Oliver, Timothy Bush, Kaleb Amos, Chris Oliver, and Glennard Tilley.

11/15/2018

Ada Jane Wells Essery, 85, of Tenaha, passed away November 12, 2018, in Carthage.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2018, Old Center Baptist Church in Tenaha. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Old Center Baptist Church with Bro. James Granberry, and Bro. Dale Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mrs. Essery was born October 30, 1933, in Gary, to Esker Johnson Wells and Vinnie Maudess Rodgers Wells. She was a member of Old Center Baptist Church in Tenaha. She loved the Lord and praising him with songs. She loved her family deeply, being surrounded by them and cooking for them. She welcomed all visitors into her home and made them all feel at home. She retired from Armstrong Flooring in Center, TX, where she put in 25 years of service. She went on to help her husband in the mowing business until he passed. She was not one to remain idle. She began to sit for several people residing in Healthcare facilities. She lived her last few years playing BINGO and other games. She was quite competitive. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. 

She is survived by
Children:
Mary Head and husband, Bobby, of Gary
Mark Essery and wife, Kristy, of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Melissa Donohue and husband, John, of Florida
Kimberly Smith and husband, Ray, of Florida
Steven Essery of Carthage
Katherine Gradberg and husband, Jeremy, of Gary
David Head and wife, Kelli, of Gary

Great-Grandchildren:
Amelia
Alaina
Alex
John
Dalton
Rebekah
Dylan
Hayley
Violet
Amy
Abby

Great-Great-Grandson: Jonathan

Preceded in death by
Husband: R.V. Essery
Sons: Timothy Essery, Luke Essery
Daughter-in-law: Lucretia Chadwick Essery
Granddaughter: Amanda Nicole Head
Sisters: Lula Mae Kornegay, Ann Langford, Ruby Fae Gibbs
Brother: Frank Esker Wells

Pallbearers will be David Head, Steven Essery, Dalton Smith, Lamar Hall, Matthew Hall and Duane Gibbs. Honorary pallbearers will be Dylan Essery, Johnny Gibbs, Buddy Hall, John Donohue, Wade Rector, Ray Smith, Jeremy Gradberg and Alex Ford.

Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.

11/14/2018

Vivian L. Campbell, 91, of Center, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at her residence.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Bobby Warr officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held prior to service time, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Mrs. Campbell was born March 11, 1927, in Shelby County, to Lewis Johnson and Trudie Gilchrist Johnson. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by
Husband: Earl Campbell of Center

Son: Rickey Campbell of Spring

Sister: Ura Lovell of Center

Nephew: Don Lovell of Center 

Numerous other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Son: Roger Campbell
Parents: Lewis Johnson and Trudie Gilchrist Johnson
Brother: Fred Johnson

Pallbearers will be Gauge Sample, Hunter Sample, Briar Sample, Jax Haislip, Mike Scarbrough and Jerryl Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be Roscoe McSwain, Steve Watts, Stephen Fults, Gordon Smith, Billy George Smith and Larry Berg.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mt. Herman Cemetery Fund, c/o Jerryl Adams, 670 CR 1190, Center, Texas 75935.

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

11/13/2018

Burley Don “Coach” Lamb, 83, of Center, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2018 in Carthage. He was born on February 21, 1935 in Tyler, Texas to Gerald Cecil Lamb and Pauline Shipp Lamb Holley.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Rob Merriman officiating. Interment will follow at Neuville Cemetery. A memorial service will also be held in Tyler at a later date. 

A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

Burley grew up in Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School with the class of 1954. He then continued his education at Stephen F. Austin State University where he eventually received his Masters Degree in Education. Burley was also enlisted as a member of the National Guard Reserves. He devoted his life to serving others, especially in his calling as an educator. Burley worked as a teacher, a coach and a principal during his career, and his positive influence and leadership is embedded in the thousands of students he had the privilege to mentor. Each is a walking testament of his kindness, compassion and humility. “Coach,” as his students referred to him, was a man of great character and integrity who believed in the betterment of mankind and oneself. He worked hard to instill not only educational lessons or athletic ability, but also valued teaching students how to be a person of good rapport. One of his former athletes stated, “Coach didn’t just teach us to play the game of football. He taught us how to stand as men in life.”

Burley spent much of his time leading young lives to a positive future, but his real passion resided with family. He married the love of his life, Carolyn on February 23, 1991. The two shared a beautiful 27 years together filled with adventures, some tribulations, but overflowing with joy and love. Spending time with his children and grandchildren were the moments that mattered the most. Burley believed that those precious memories were of the highest quality and to treasure them above all. He did find time to step away from the busy schedule in education to enjoy the outdoors. Burley loved to play golf. He also spent time hunting, fishing and gardening. A fun hobby that took Burley and Carolyn on a few of their adventures was antique shopping and refinishing the hidden treasures they’d find. If he wasn’t out and about on his days off, you would definitely find him in the kitchen cooking or catching a football game on TV. Even when he wasn’t on the field, Coach was still at it on the sideline in his living room. Burley never met a stranger, and he left everyone he encountered better than when they met. His strength, passion and illuminating presence will be deeply missed.

Burley is survived by:

His beloved wife, Carolyn Lamb of Center

Daughters:
Karen Horton and husband, Eric of Tyler
Sharon Van Cleave and husband, Robert of Dallas and Tyler
Laurie Prachyl and husband, Danny of Ennis

Brother, Jerry Lamb and wife, Marilee of Whitehouse

Sister-in-law, Joan Andrews of Center

Mother of his children, Barbara Dozier of Tyler

Grandchildren: Ashley Emerick of Dallas; Braxton Van Cleave and fiancé, Danielle De Los Santos of Dallas; Bailey Van Cleave of Dallas; and Payton Prachyl of Ennis

Nieces and nephews: Piper Andrews, Melanie Bybee, Kimberly Reynolds, Larry Lamb, Kerry Lamb, Randy Lamb and Jerry Lamb

Great niece and nephew, Ariel Amburn and Dallas O’Donnell

A host of other family and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Lamb and Pauline Lamb Holley; brothers, Gerald Lamb and Kenneth Lamb; brother-in-law, Bud Andrews; Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dale and Anne Horne; mother-in-law, Gertrude Horne Buck; nephew, Gary Lamb.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Faulkner, Glenn Johnson, Ray Griffin, Billy Bob McAdams, Mike Walker and Vince LaNoue.

Honorary pallbearers are Weldon Boles, William Rouse, Bill Billingsley, Charles Standley, Bobby Collins, Joe Tom Schillings and Joe Ross.

Memorial donations can be made to Shelbyville Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 5030 ST HWY 87S, Shelbyville, Texas, 75973.

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

11/13/2018

Jesse K. Waller, 68, of Center, Texas passed away on November 13, 2018 in Lufkin, Texas. He was born on April 1, 1950 in Center to Granville Waller and Luna Parker McSwain Waller. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Vaughn Waller and Bro. Larry Byrd officiating. Interment will follow at Neuville Cemetery. 

A visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

Jesse grew up in Center and graduated from Center High School Class of 1968.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country in Vietnam. When Jesse returned home, he became a carpenter and worked for different companies and was self-employed. One of Jesse’s favorite things to do in his spare time was treasure hunt. 

You would see him out and about with his metal detector searching for the lost treasures in our area. He had a fascination and passion for the history he could find buried within the area. More than anything, Jesse loved spending time with his family and friends. He was such a kind-hearted and gentle soul that loved everyone he met. Jesse was a member of Neuville Baptist Church where he enjoyed the fellowship with his church family until he was unable to attend. 

Jesse is survived by: 
His brother: Aaron Waller of Center

Sisters: 
Carolyn Denby of Florida 
Jeanie Amburn of Center

Brother-in-law: Larry Fountain

Sisters-in-law: 
Glenda Waller of Center 
Deborah Waller of Center

Numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Granville and Luna Waller; brothers, Jerry Waller, Earl Waller, Harvey Waller, Calvin Waller, Alton Waller and Bill Waller; and sisters, Wanda Waller and Susan Fountain. 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

11/13/2018

Lola Delois Wilson went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2018.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Bobby Warr and Bro. Fred Wilcox officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held prior to service, beginning at 1:00pm.

Lola was born on March 9, 1937 to Kate and Mac Houston. As an only child, you can only image how spoiled she was, and she loved her life being raised in the Aiken Community. While attending Center High School, she met a tall handsome guy and the love of her life James Paul. They dated all through high school and even while attending Stephen F. Austin State University. It was true love and they married on July 14, 1956. James Paul was an entertainer and traveled with Lola by his side giving constant support. A couple of years later Tana was born. With Tana in tow, Lola continued to travel and support James Paul. Four years later Traci was born. Lola had to start staying at home and holding down the fort. Darren was born two years later and her family was complete.

Lola dedicated 35 years to Shelby Saving Bank where she met so many people and developed life long friendships which she treasured. After the loss of Darren in 1990, Lola was instrumental in ensuring that the Darren Wilson Golf Classic Scholarship raised as much money as possible to help high school students further their education by awarding scholarships throughout Shelby County. She worked diligently and developed the silent auction which was generous donations given by the community to be auctioned off during the event. This silent auction was always a huge success thanks to her dedicated work.

Lola loved her children and grandchildren, but was most excited when the great-grandchildren started being born. Noah, Jonah, Sadie, Taegan were the loves of her life. Baby Erza will be born in January; he never got to meet Nana but will be told what a wonderful person she was.

Mother, we love you so much and will miss you dearly.

She is survived by:

James Paul Wilson - Devoted Husband of 62 years 

Daughters:
Tana Hairgrove and husband Tom of Center
Traci Morris and husband Tommy of Center

Grandchildren:
Brent Gregston and wife Jennifer of Humble
Tyler Patterson and wife Amanda of Whitehouse
Briana Goodrum and husband E.J. of Porter

Great-Grandchildren:
Noah Gregston
Jonah Gregston 
Sadie Patterson 
Taegan Goodrum
Baby Ezra Gregston due January 2019

Brother and Sister-in-law: Charles and Rosie Wilson

Preceded in death by: Son, James Darren Wilson; Mother, Kate Houston; Father, Mac Houston; Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Buford and Ethel Wilson.

Pallbearers will be Tom Hairgrove, Jim Sawyer, Rick Campbell, Lynn Hart, Steven Gamble, Glenn Cordray and Will Lucas.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brent Gregston, Tyler Patterson and E.J. Goodrum.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Darren Wilson Golf Classic Scholarship.

Thanks to Focused Care of Center and a special thank you to Sharon Watts and Ricky Cartwright for the care they provided.

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

11/13/2018

Funeral service is pending for Mr MacArthur Goodwin, 76, of Marshall, Texas. 

Services are under the direction of Hicks Mortuary.

11/12/2018

Janis N. Bufford-Statum, 69, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas.

A memorial service will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Turning Point Tabernacle in Pineland, Texas.

Janis was born in Port Arthur, Texas on July 27, 1949 to Eugene and Enola Buford.

Janis loved being outside. She had an amazing green thumb and could save a plant and nurse it back to a beautiful flower.

She loved to be out fishing. She would push her boat out and paddle to her favorite spot in front of her house. She even learned how to make her own baits to sell.

When it came to her grandkids, she loved to pick on them and have fun. She was always getting the grandsons to help her in the yard, even if it meant pulling them in a little trailer as she pulled it with the riding lawn mower to pick up branches. As the grandkids grew older, she loved to get on her favorite computer game, World of Warcraft, and play with them.

She loved to sew. She had herself a little business tailoring pants for the locals.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother, Elijah Buford.

She is survived by her sons, Lamon Borel and wife, Wanda, of Hemphill, Texas, Damon Borel and wife, Shaunalee, also of Hemphill, and Shelton Borel and wife, Steyphaney, of Port Arthur, Texas; daughter, Latisha Borel and partner, Charles Martin of Orange, Texas; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren; brothers, Clarence Buford of Brenham, Texas and Willard Buford of Hemphill, Texas; and sister, Irene White of Beaumont, Texas.

Online condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.

11/12/2018

Prentice “Bubba” Shofner, Jr., 56, of Center, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Latham Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Bubba was born March 22, 1962, in Center, to Prentice Shofner Sr. and Bobbie Ann Harrison Shofner. He was a member of Newbern Masonic Lodge #97 and Dreka Pentecostal Church.

He is survived by
Wife: Cindy Shofner of Center

Children:
Brittany Shofner and fiancé, Chris Matis, of Center
Mallory Shofner of Nacogdoches
Kristen Shofner and fiancé, James Tutt Jr., of Center

Grandchildren:
Raylee Askew
Sh’Tredik “JJ” Reed
Ryker Matis
James “J3” Tutt III
Raya Matis

Sisters and Brother:
Penny Todd and husband, Ricky, of Center
Mary Sims and husband, Rickie, of Dreka
John Shofner and wife, Wanita, of Center
Jenny Holt and husband, Benny, of Center

Sister-in-law: Rhonda Benavides and husband, Richard

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Prentice Shofner Sr. and Bobbie Ann Harrison Shofner
Sister: Toni Shofner Alford
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Robert D. and Judy Rushing
Nephews: Cody Wayne Alford, Chase Christian Todd
Stepbrother: Jeff Burris
Stepmother: Jenell Shofner

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

11/9/2018

Funeral service for Mr. Larry Hopkins of Orange, Texas.  Mr. Hopkins died Friday, November 2, 2018, at local hospital. Funeral service is Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 11:00am, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church located at 612 3rd Street, Orange, Texas 77630.  

Local Cousins:
Norma Lister of Shelbyville, Texas
Myrtis McClelland of Center, Texas
Fredrick (Stella) Gardner of Center, Texas
Adrian (Faye) Allen of Shelbyville, Texas 
Debra Eaden of Center, Texas 
Danny Ray (Joyce) Allen of Center, Texas

Funeral services arre under the direction of Hicks Mortuary and Colonial Funeral Home of Orange, Texas

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