02/21/2018

Robert Alan Thompson, 59, of Carthage, Texas passed away on February 16, 2018 in Carthage, Texas. He was born on March 8, 1958 in Houston, Texas. Robert is the son of Harold Thompson and Lille Mae Rowe Townsend. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

Robert grew up in the Deepwater Addition in Pasadena, Texas and went to school at Deer Park ISD until his family moved to Paxton in 1971. Robert attended Tenaha High School where he became very active in the FFA program. He graduated from with the THS Class of 1977 and afterward, went to work for the power company in Tatum. Robert continued onto a variety of jobs that would take him all over the state. The one occupation that he enjoyed most was as a pipeline surveyor. He was excited to learn how to use computers to complete the surveys and being outdoors was always of interest to him, so the combination made his job more fulfilling. 

In 2016, Robert had a major health set-back requiring him to have a heart valve replacement and double by-pass surgery. After regaining his strength, he moved to Carthage; however, his health never quite recovered. 

Robert is survived by his children, Ashley Chandler and husband, Ryan of Center, Colton Thompson and wife, Briana of Center, and Sara Barbee and husband, Clay of Center; mother, Lillie Mae Townsend; sister, Elizabeth McCoy and husband, Mike of Houston; mother of his children, Shelley Porter of Center; and grandchildren, Drake Lutz, Racyn Chandler, Jace Thompson, Hallie Barbee and Chayton Barbee.

He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Thompson; brother, Harold “Buster” Thompson, Jr.; and sister, Nancy Thompson.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Chandler, Carl Thompson, Whitton Thompson, Scooter Thompson, Chip Robertson and David Harvey.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to Hermann Memorial Hospital NICU: 
Memorial Hermann Foundation
929 Gessner, Suite 2650
Houston, Texas 77024

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

02/21/2018

Jack G. Yates, 85, of Center, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Todd Jenkins and Bro. Glen Jones officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mr. Yates was born March 1, 1932, in Shelbyville, to Robert Alvie Yates and Mary Carroll Yates.  Following his retirement from Hallmark, Mr. Yates spent time hunting, gardening, working in the yard and drinking coffee with his friends around town.  His favorite time was time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Mr. Yates was a member of Sardis Pentecostal Church in the Sardis Community of Shelby County.

He is survived by
Wife of 66 years: Helen M. Yates of Center

Children:
Joyce Hendricks and husband, Verbon, of Huxley
Billy Yates and wife, Janet, of Center
Terry Yates and wife, Linda, of Houston

Grandchildren:
Kim Cater and husband, Jeff, of Joaquin
Luke Hendricks and wife, Carriston, of Huxley
Samantha Ranft and husband, Brant, of Waco
Jeremy Yates of Huxley
Steven Rader and wife, Dana, of Houston
Allison Krepel and husband, Brandon, of St. Louis, Missouri
Amanda Kirby and husband, Kris, of Center
Landon Oliver and wife, Rita, of Center
Charla Warr and husband, Matt, of Center

Great Grandchildren: Jackson, Jayden, Jaylee, Kyleigh, Kayson, Kale, Jaycee, Colton, Miles, Macy, Makayla, Mason, Jamie, Clay, Madison, Slade, Sawyer, Kaylee, Brooklyn, and Lily

Brothers: 
Carroll Yates of Center
Jimmy Yates and wife, Billie, of Royce City

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Robert Alvie Yates and Mary Carroll Yates
Sisters: Merlene Weaver, Ruth David, Mary Jane Cook, Johnnie Yates

Pallbearers will be Luke Hendricks, Brant Ranft, Jeff Cater, Jeremy Yates, Jayden Cater and Jackson Cater.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Jones, Glen Jones, Bobby Chandler, Rev. Ed McRae, Clifford Lightfoot, Terry Allen, Michael Allen and Bobby Watson.

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

02/16/2018

Margarita Mendoza Jimenez, 39, of Center, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2018 in Center. She was born on January 7, 1979 in Mexico to J. Merced Jimenez and Carmen Martinez. Funeral mass will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 19, 2018 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center with celebrant, Father Nelson. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rosary at 7:00 PM. 

Margarita graduated from high school while in Mexico before moving to the United States in 2000. She soon met Alejandro Mendoza and the two were later married in 2002. Margarita was a dedicated and loving wife and mother who treasured every second spent with her family. She was a selfless woman who put the needs of others above her own. She adored her children and enjoyed the precious memories she made with them. “Magga,” as so many friends and family would call Margarita, loved to shop and to eat out with her family. Her battle with cancer was a valiant one. Even on her toughest days, she faced them with faith and a smile surrounded by her family and friends. A kind and humble soul, Margarita will be dearly missed by those who were honored to know her. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Center.

Margarita is survived by her beloved husband, Alejandro Mendoza of Center; son, Alejandro Mendoza, Jr. of Center; daughter, Daniela Mendoza of Center; mother, Carmen Martinez of Center; brothers, Manuel Jimenez and wife, Delfina of Center, Gabriel Jimenez and wife, Maria of North Carolina and Nicolas Jimenez and wife, Laura of Center; sisters, Ofelia Torres and husband, Jose of California, Maria de los Angeles and husband, Jose Garcia of Center, Maria Guadalupe Jimenez and husband, Mauricio Ortega of Mexico, Juana Jimenez and husband, Gerardo Porras of Center, Maria del Carmen Jimenez and husband, Giovani Ramirez of Center, and Maria Magdalena Jimenez of Mexico.

She is preceded in death by her father, J. Merced Jimenez and brother, Miguel Jimenez.

Pallbearers will be Manuel Jimenez, Gabriel Jimenez, Nicolas Jimenez, Alejandro Jimenez, Mauricio Ortega, Giovani Ramirez, Jose Garcia and Gerardo Porras.

Honorary pallbearer will be Armando Mendoza.

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


Margarita Mendoza Jimenez, 39, de Center, Texas, falleció la 16 de Febrero del 2018 en Center. Nació el 7 de Enero del 1979 en México, hija del señor J. Merced Jimenez y la señora Carmen Martinez. Misa fúnebre será a las 2:00 PM el Lunes, 19 de Febrero, 2018 en La Iglesia Católica de St. Therese en Center con Padre Nelson oficiando. Entierro seguirá en Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitación será 5:00 PM a 7:00 PM en Domingo, 18 de Febrero 2018 en la capilla de Mangum Funeral Home con Rosario a las 7:00 PM.

Margarita se graduó de la escuela secundaria mientras estaba en México antes de mudarse a los Estados Unidos en 2000. Ella pronto conoció a Alejandro Mendoza y los dos se casaron mas tarde en 2002. Margarita era una esposa y madre dedicada y amorosa. Ella atesoraba cada segundo que pasaba con su familia. Ella era una mujer desinteresada que anteponía las necesidades de los demás a si misma. Ella adoraba a sus hijos y disfrutaba de los recuerdos preciosos que haciá con ellos. “Magga,” como muchos amigos y familiares llamarían Margarita, se encantaba ir a comprar y comer fuera con su familia. Su batalla con el cáncer fue valiente. Incluso en sus días más difíciles los enfrentaba con fe y una sonrisa rodeada de su familia y amigos. Un alma amable y humilde, Margarita será profundamente extrañada por aquellos que tuvieron el honor de conocerla. Ella era un miembro de La Iglesia Católica de St. Therese en Center.

Margarita es sobrevivida por su amado esposo, Alejandro Mendoza de Center; hijo, Alejandro Mendoza, Jr. de Center; hija, Daniela Mendoza de Center; madre, Carmen Martinez de Center; hermanos, Manuel Jimenez y su esposa, Delfina de Center, Gabriel Jimenez y su esposa, Maria de North Carolina, y Nicolas Jimenez y su esposa, Laura de Center; hermanas, Ofelia Torres y su esposo, Francisco de California, Maria de los Angeles y su esposo, Jose Garcia de Center, Maria Guadalupe Jimenez y su esposo, Mauricio Ortega de México, Juana Jimenez y su esposo, Gerardo Porras de Center, Maria del Carmen Jimenez y su esposo, Geovany Ramirez de Center, y Maria Magdalena Jimenez de México.

Es precedida en muerte por su padre, J. Merced Jimenez y su hermano, Miguel Jimenez.

Cargadores de féretro serán Manuel Jimenez, Gabriel Jimenez, Nicolas Jimenez, Alejandro Jimenez, Mauricio Ortega, Giovani Ramirez, Jose Garcia, y Gerardo Porras.

Cargador honorario será Armando Mendoza.

Enviar condolencias o firmar un registro en línea, por favor visite www.mangumfh.net.

02/20/2018

Calvin Kimbrough, 84, of Arlington, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, in Arlington. 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Rob Merriman and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.

Mr. Kimbrough was born August 8, 1933, in Shelbyville, to Claborne Kimbrough and Pearl Forman. He served in the United States Navy from 1950 until 1954. His hobbies included gardening and woodcarving. Mr. Kimbrough was a member of Shelbyville First Baptist Church.

He is survived by:

Children:
Terri Devine and spouse, William E. Dowden, of Arlington, Texas
Tanya Businelle and spouse, Douglas
Calvin Kimbrough II of Farmington, Missouri

Devoted Companion: Eva Fuller of Logansport, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Amie Vaughn
Christopher Devine
Ellen Kimbrough
Vincent Duval
Zach Kimbrough

Great Grandchildren:
Ryan Vaughn 
Noah Vaughn

Brothers:
Marion Kimbrough
Jimmy Spies
Billie Spies

Numerous nieces and nephews

A host of other family and friends

Preceded in death by
Wife: Sue Derr Kimbrough
Brother: Thaddaeus Kimbrough

Pallbearers will be William E. Dowden, Jimmy Herron, Calvin Kimbrough II, Randy Derr, Billie Spies, Richard Kimbrough. Honorary pallbearer will be Tommy Doggett.

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

02/20/2018

Myoe Min, 28, of Center, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2018 in Center. He was born on January 12, 1990 in Myanmar. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held prior to service time from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.

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

02/12/2018

John Nathan Hughes, 80, of Jasper, TX passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at his residence. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center, TX. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.

Mr. Hughes was born on May 12, 1937 in Center, TX, to Jewell Theron Hughes and Thelma Lydia Gathright Hughes. John started working early in life at a cafe, gas station, and a family owned furniture store. In 1959 he became a police officer and in 1961 a Constable and then in 1967 he was appointed Police Chief. He resigned in 1974 to go to work with Hughes Security in Port Arthur, TX. In 1986 he purchased Hughes Security and continued there until 2001, when he retired and moved to Jasper, TX. 

Johnny enjoyed riding his golf cart over his ten acres and feeding the fish in the pond. He loved his dogs riding around with him through the neighborhood to visit with all the neighbors and giving rides to the neighborhood kids. Johnny was loved by so many people. His family and friends looked to him when they needed advice or just some encouraging words. His love for the Lord and his family could be seen in all that he did. Johnny's passion was to support his brother, Rev. Bob Hughes' mission work in the Philippines.

Mr. John Hughes is survived by:

Wife, Jimmie Hughes of Jasper, TX

Sons:
James Nathan Hughes and wife Scarlett of Tyler, TX
William Patrick Hughes and wife Nita of Nederland, TX

Grandchildren:
John Patrick Hughes of Nederland, TX
Stephen Turner Hughes of Austin, TX
Caroline Hughes Hulse and husband David of Fort Worth, TX
Joanna Davis Hughes of California
Alyssa Hughes Parks and husband Ben of Port Neches, TX

Brothers:
Billy Don Hughes and wife Janice of Center, TX
Richard Hughes and wife Rita of Center, TX

As well as 3 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents Theron and Thelma Hughes; brothers J.T, Alton, Dalton, Raymond, Kenneth and Rev. Bob Hughes; sister Mary Grace Hughes; and a daughter Suzan Annette Hughes.

In lieu of flowers please make a gift to Bob Hughes Memorial Mission Fund CMC P.O. Box 219228 Houston, TX 77218-9228.

Condolences can be posted at www.shultzfuneralhomeofjasper.com or on Facebook at Shultz Funeral Home & Crematory.

2/20/2018

Jack Yates, 85, of Center, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, in Center.

Funeral services are pending at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

2/20/2018

Darrin Ray Sorrells, 46, of Nacogdoches, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, in Houston.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Garrison Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Crispin Bradsher, Bro. David Woodard and Bro. John Spurgeon officiating.  Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison.

Mr. Sorrells was born May 6, 1971, in Dallas, to Donald Ray Sorrells and Evvie Lorraine Hamilton Sorrells. His hobbies included fishing and operating his equipment.  Mr. Sorrells favorite times were those spend with his kids.

He is survived by
Wife: Christy Sorrells of Nacogdoches

Daughters:
Samantha Sorrells of Lufkin
Rebecca Sorrells of Lufkin

Mother: Evvie Sorrells of Lufkin

Sister: Shelley Morgan and husband, Clyde, of Nacogdoches

Numerous nieces and nephews

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Son: Jacob Ray Sorrells
Father: Donald Ray Sorrells 
Brother: Donnie Joe Sorrells

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

2/19/2018

Funeral services for Dr. Russell Wood “Woody” Ingram, 78, of Diboll were held Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Diboll with Brother Kenny Hibbs officiating. A private family burial was held prior to service.
      
Dr. Ingram was born November 16, 1939 in Center, Texas to the late Mildred (Henderson) and Russell Wood Ingram, Sr., and died Friday, February 16, 2018 in a local hospital.
      
Dr. Woody, as he was known to his patients, practiced dentistry in Diboll for 51 years. He was a faithful member and deacon of First Baptist Church, Diboll. Dr. Woody, an Eagle Scout, served his community on the City Council of Diboll for over 25 years, received the Lottie Temple Citizen of the Year Award in 2016, served as a Director of First Bank and Trust East Texas, and was a member of countless civic and professional organizations. Dr. Woody loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, family, friends, patients, and community. He enjoyed coffee at Pouland’s Everything Store, lunch with the boys, and golf at Crown Colony and Neches Pines. “Pop,” as he was known to his family, was happiest when he was hunting or fishing with Trey, Trent, and his grandsons.
     
He is survived by:

His wife: Mary Ingram of Diboll, to whom he was happily married for 51 years

Daughter: Elizabeth Carlyle and husband Dr. Trent Carlyle of Houston

Son: Russell Wood Ingram III “Trey” and wife Calista of Edmond, Oklahoma

Grandchildren: 
Cooper Carlyle
Ella Ingram
Caroline Carlyle
Wood Ingram
Nate Ingram

Sister: Jane Ruth Morrison

Nephew: Tem Morrison

Niece: Sharon Crelia.
      
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Thomas Earl Morrison.
      
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Andy Jordan, Dr. Charles Kent, Dr. Sonny Clement, Harold Maxwell, Henry Holubec, John Ralph Pouland, Bill McKelvy, Joe Gage, and Jay Wyatt.
     
Woody’s theme verse was Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” In honor of a life well-lived and in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Youth Department of First Baptist Church, 208 Devereaux, Diboll, Texas 75941.
      
Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.
            
Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

02/18/2018

William Lee “Bishop” Samford, 88, of Center, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2018 in Center. He was born on May 3, 1929 in Center to Clarence Mae Samford and Polly Ford Samford. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Rev. Karen Jones officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

As a teenager he worked at the Rio Movie Theater selling popcorn for Mr. George Smith. After graduation from Center High School, he worked several years with his family’s business, Samford’s Grocery and Tourist Courts. After moving to Nederland in the 1950’s, he worked for Goodrich Rubber and Chemical Company as a plant manager until his retirement. 

He and his wife, Janell returned to Center in the 1980’s where they settled on the family farm. Throughout his life, he enjoyed ranching and tending his cattle, hayfields and tree farm.

He was an avid cat-fisherman, spending much time on the Sabine River and then later, making yearly trips to South Texas and the Rio Grande area to fish with his brother, Ben and old friends. 

He was a life-long member of the local Masonic Lodge and First United Methodist Church.
William is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 62 years, Janell Shofner Samford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hugh and Lamerle Fleming, Prentice and Jenell Shofner, Bobbie Shofner and Darrell Shofner; niece, Toni Alford and her son, Cody Alford.

He is survived by:
Daughter and son-in-law: Barbara and Jerry Pinkston

Grandsons:
Jordan Pinkston
Ryan and Kristen Pinkston

Great-grandsons: 
Greyson Pinkston
Garrett Pinkston

All of Center

Sister-in-law: Bette Samford of Center

Brother and sister-in-law

Jarrell and Tommie Shofner of Jasper

Nieces and nephews: 
C.A. Samford
Jerry Fleming
Jeb Shofner
Nathan Shofner
Johnny Shofner
Prentice Shofner, Jr.
Penny Todd Mary Sims
John Shofner
Jenny Holt
Billy Shofner
Glenn Shofner

As well as a host of great nieces and great nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Center, Texas. 
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

Myrle Laverne Thrasher Childers, 97, of Dallas, Texas, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.

Graveside services will be held in Center, Texas at the Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery at 2 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018.

Myrle, daughter of Tom and Maggie Thrasher, was born March 26, 1920, in De Queen, Arkansas. She was a member of the 1st Marching Band in Huntsville, Texas. She retired from Magic Gas Company in Center, Texas after a 30 year career as owner/manager.

Additionally, she pursued a personal lifetime career in finance, investments, real estate, and ranching. She was a member of the Park Cities First Baptist Church and the Cochran Sunday School Class in Dallas, Texas, and was 50+ year member of the Center Chapter # 348 District 4 Section 1 of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Myrle’s survivors include:
Her son: Glynn Childers of Dallas, Texas

Her cousin: Mary Thrasher Griffin

Numerous nieces, nephews, and many longtime friends.

Myrle was preceded in death by her husband Harice Childers and her parents Tom and Maggie Thrasher.

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

02/16/2018

Robert Alan Thompson, 59, of Carthage, Texas passed away on February 16, 2018 in Carthage, Texas.  He was born on March 8, 1958 in Houston, Texas.  Robert is the son of Harold Thompson and Lille Mae Rowe Townsend.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

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

2/16/2018

Willie Mae “Polly” Snider, 93, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in Houston.

A private family graveside service will be held.

Mrs. Snider was born October 8, 1924, in Shelby County, to Frank Chambliss and Eva Bonner Chambliss.  She loved quilting, crossword puzzles and working in her yard.

She is survived by
Son: Jonathan Snider and wife, Jana, of Houston, Texas

Daughter: Deborah Bechman and husband, William, of Wallkill, New York

Grandchildren:
Jalena Snider
Jaylyn Snider

Brothers:
Frank Chambliss and wife, Jeanette
James Chambliss and wife, Faye

Preceded in death by
Husband: Fred Snider
Parents: Frank Chambliss and Eva Bonner Chambliss

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

02/16/2018

Alice Faye Garrett Grace, age 73, of Hemphill, Texas.  Mrs. Grace passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at North Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas.

Funeral service is Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, Hemphill, Texas with internment at Macedonia Cemetery, Hemphill, Texas with Pastor Joe Gilbert officiating. Visitation is Friday, February 23, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Garner & Son Mortuary Chapel.

She is survived by:

Sons:
Kenneth Grace of Hemphill, Texas
Jarl Grace (Tykisha) of San Antonio, Texas

Daughters:
Carla Grace Robertson of Pflugerville, Texas
Vashti Grace of Arlington, Texas

4 Grandchildren

Brothers:
Melvin Garrett, Jr. of Houston, Texas
William Garrett of Houston, Texas
W. C. Garrett of Hemphill, Texas
Ronald Haley Garrett of Houston, Texas

Sisters:
Wanda Joseph (Carl) of Baton Rouge, LA
Carolyn Barrett of Katy, Texas
Barbra Hoyle (James) of Hemphill, Texas
Dorothy Garrett of Longview, Texas
Sandra Henderson of Katy, Texas
Sheila Walker (Tony) of Del Valley, Texas

Host of other relatives and friends

Services are entrusted to Percy Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.

2/15/2018

Ruby Lee Wiley Hammers, 103, of Shreveport, Louisiana, formerly of Timpson, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2018 in Shreveport. She was born on September 1, 1914 in Slocum, Alabama to Robert Mason Wiley and Annie Wingate Riley. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson, Texas. A visitation will be held prior to service time from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

Ruby spent the majority of her life living in Timpson, Texas. She met Fred Hammers, a local farmer in Timpson who won her heart and the two were married on December 23, 1932. Fred and Ruby were one of the hardest working couples around and for 43 years, they faithfully stood by one another until Fred’s passing. After Fred’s death, she did what was necessary to continue the family farm. No matter what would arise, Ruby always found a way to survive and made a way for her family. She sold eggs, churned butter to sell, and even sold milk from her cows. She worked the land gardening and would can and sell all that came from her hardworking hands.

While her hands were calloused from her daily tasks, her heart was soft and filled with compassion. Ruby was the ultimate caregiver. She was willing to lend a helping hand to her neighbor and made sure her home was filled with laughter and love. Some of the fondest memories were made at Easter each year when Ruby would host her family reunion and they celebrated with their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Ruby enjoyed sewing, working and she most especially liked working with her cows. She loved the Lord above all and took great pride in being a charter member of Heritage Missionary Baptist Church. 

Ruby is survived by her son, Donald Wayne Hammers of Shreveport; daughters, Frances Livingston of Shreveport and Bessie Trahan of Shreveport; twelve grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred Hammers; parents, R.M. and Annie Wiley; son, Frank Hammers and daughter Annie Freibaur. 

Pallbearers will be Don Hammers, Cecil Johnson, Rodney Hammers, Wayne Nipp and Brett Burke. 
Memorial donations can be made to Heritage Missionary Baptist Church.

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.

02/15/2018

Thomas Earl Williams (Sonny, as called by his family) was born January 14, 1936 to Thomas and Louella Lane Williams. He was their first son and the 5th of 16 children. He was born in Center, Texas in the community of Flat Fork. He passed away February 11, 2018.

His early education was in Jericho, Texas. He proudly graduated from C. H. Daniels High School in 1953.

After high school, Thomas began working at Atlas Plywood in Center, Texas. Having a quest for a better life, he moved to Amarillo, Texas where he began working at Dock Coffey Pontiac. It didn’t take Thomas very long to realize that an important part of his life was missing. So, in 1955, he returned home and married the love of his life, Vera McCoy. He resumed work at the same plywood company. His family expanded to include five daughters and finally, a son. In addition to working at what was now E. L. Bruce Company, he worked at 1st National Bank in the evenings and spent most weekends cooking and catering. He also opened McCoy's Drive Inn where he sold his famous bar-b-cue.

Thomas still yearned for a better life for himself and his family. In 1967, the family relocated to Dallas, Texas. He began working at Merchants Freight Lines as a delivery driver. He worked there for 16 years. He then attended real estate school, received his license, and began working at Century 21 Dean Miles Realty. Upon receiving his broker's license in 1991, he opened the doors of his second business, Fair Deal Realty, which was later, changed to Thomas Williams and Associates.

In 2013, Thomas was ordained as a deacon at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church where he has been a faithful member. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and taking flying lessons.

He was preceded in death by his grandson; Hubert Beasley, Jr.; parents Thomas and Louella Lane Williams; brothers; J.D. Lane and Prentice Williams sisters; Bertha Williams, Willie Mae Williams, Odell Williams, Mozell Williams Suell, Winnie Williams Morris, Ruby Williams Suell, and Ella McBride Williams.

Thomas is survived by:

Wife of 62 years, Vera Mae

Children:
Robbie Denise Jackson
Rachel Annette Beasley (J.B., deceased)
Regina Gail Williams
Yolanda Gwyn Edison (Walter)
Dorthy Ann Williams
Patrick Donnell Williams (Cynthia)

11 Grandchildren: Demon (Sonja), DaDawn (Hassan), Hubert Jr. (Tinker, deceased), Perez, LaDonna, Donnell, Ashley, Destiny, Marques (DeLana), Kevin (Shanee), and Christopher

21 Great-grandchildren

Brothers:
Sammy Lee, James Howard (Bobbie)
Riley Eugene (Michele)
Robert Earl, Kenneth Edward

Brother-in-law, Odie B Suell

Sisters:
Dee Williams Rosenthal
Juanita Williams McClelland
Evelyn Joyce Williams Jackson (Edward)
Odie Suell

And many, many, nieces, nephews, family and friends. 

Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM, New Birth Baptist Church, 444 W. Ledbetter Dr., Dallas, Texas 75224.

Funeral Services are under the direction of Peaceful Rest Funeral Home of Dallas, Texas. Online guestbook can be found online at www.peacefulrestfuneralhome.com

2/14/2018

Funeral Services for Tommie Jean Hancock Hudson Bass, 88 of Garrison will be held Friday, February 16th, 2018, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel in Timpson. Visitation with family is set for 1:00 with service to begin at 2:00. Tommie transitioned to her heavenly home on February 14th, 2018

Tommie is survived by:
Daughters:
Sharon Samford and husband Mac of Timpson
Ginger W. Voorheese of Bullard

Son: Joseph Hudson and wife Becky of Monroe, Louisiana

Additional survivors include grandsons:
Jason Samford and wife Christine of Porter
Andrew Worsham and wife Tiffany of Nacogdoches

Along with great-grandchildren:
Turner Edwards
Caroline Edwards
Camron Samford
Wesley Samford
Quint Middlebrook. 

Tommie was one of eight children born to Carlos Hancock and Lucille Dorsey Hancock of the Rose Hill Community on November 27, 1929. Surviving brothers include Charles (Chuck) Hancock of Nacogdoches, Jim Hancock and wife Sophia of Lufkin, Al (Bud) Hancock and wife Betty of Garrison and George Hancock and wife Laura of Lufkin. Surviving sisters are Frances Williams and husband Charles of Center, Patricia Pratt and husband Buddy of San Augustine, and one sister in law, JoAnn Hancock of Gary.

Tommie spoke often and most fondly of the life and the love she shared with her siblings and parents while growing up on the farm. 

Tommie is preceded in death by husband Lem H. Hudson, brother, Calvin Hancock, sister in law Mavis Hancock, and two granddaughters, Brandi Edwards and Amy Middlebrook.

Serving as pallbearers are Chris Hancock, Kirk Yarbrough, Kraig Yarbrough, Andrew Worsham, Jason Samford, Turner Edwards, Nathan Hunnicutt, and Brian Nolan.

Much appreciation is expressed to the Garrison Nursing Home, Tommie’s home for ten years, with much love extended to their residents, whom Tommie loved dearly. 

Internment will be in the Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to do so, may make a donation in her name at Austin Bank 352 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas 75975.

To convey condolence or to sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net

2/14/2018

De Ivory Lacy Sampson, 93, resident of Dallas, Texas, died February 11, 2018. She is survived by her children, Clifford, DeGloria, DeMetris, DeNise, De Iva, and many relatives and friends.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Sampson; parents, Marie and Sam Lacy; sister, Cleottice Flenoil; and brother-in-law, Johnie Flenoil. 

She was born in Tyler, Texas and graduated from Texas College with a double major in mathematics and elementary education. She later earned a Master’s degree in mathematics from Stephen F. Austin State University.   

Mrs. Sampson lived in Center, Texas, where she taught school in the Center Independent School District for 35 years, where she taught algebra, geometry, physics, biology, trigonometry, and coached UIL number sense and slide rule teams. While living in Center, Mrs. Sampson was an active member of Bright Morning Star Baptist Church and upon moving to Dallas, Texas, united with Greater Community First Baptist Church.   

Services Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Community First Baptist Church, 2828 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, Texas.  Viewing Friday, February 16, 2018 from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home and Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m (church). Interment Laurel Land Memorial Park. 

Flowers may be sent to Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home at 6449 University Hills Blvd., Dallas, Texas.

2/14/2018

Wilfred H. Harris, 87, of Timpson, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Timpson.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson, Texas with Bishop Neal Cox and Dennis Cox, officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 6:00-8:00pm at Taylor Funeral Home.

Wilfred H. Harris was born on June 19, 1930 to William and Meriam Beckham Harris in Garrison, Texas. He graduated Garrison High School and went into the Air Force in 1951, where he served 8 years. He then attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where he attained an Ag Degree. He then worked as a loan officer for Production Credit for 9 years. He then returned home to raise cattle and kids. He spent many years working hard at custom bailing square hay bales with his wife, Mary Lynn. When the rolled hay balers came out, he was one of the first to offer rolled hay to his customers. 

Wilfred was also a master welder and could build anything with pipe & steel and helped others learn the welding trade. He was also a carpenter and he and his uncle Junie Harris worked together to build the house that he and his wife, Mary, lived in at the time of his passing, for the past 43 years. 

Wilfred was always a fun-loving prankster, who would bring a turtle into the house and hide It under a pillow in the bed, knowing that Mary Lynn would find it when she made the beds. He would take all his kids and nieces and nephews frog gigging and shut the light off and take off running in the dark, hollering “Watch out for that snake!” It was all in fun. 

Wilfred joined the LDS Church in 1971. He held several callings in his church. Demple tells us that at about 15 years old, Wilfred would bring home baby animals like a rabbit, that grew up and would stand on it’s hind legs to be fed from the table. He also brought home a baby coon that we gave to his coon hound to raise with her pups. He said she would let it nurse right beside her pups and after it was a grown coon, when they would hunt, that coon hound would not hurt the coon she raised! 

Wilfred caught all kinds of baby animals and brought them home to his kids, a skunk, a coon, an opossum, and even a baby armadillo at one point.

Wilfred is survived by:
His loving wife of 62 years, Mary Lynn

Daughters:
Trena Harris Greer
Gina Harris Barrett and husband, Gordon
Teresa Harris Beard and husband, Sandy

Grandchildren:
Amber Askins
Wesley Tallant
Brian Beard
Blake Beard

Great-grandchildren: 
Claylee Beard
Brooks Beard
Araina Beard
River Beard
Garrett Askins
Blair Askins
Ryan Tallant
Cadance Tallant

Brother: Charles Harris

Sisters: 
Demple Lunsford
Dot Little
Mary Ann Swartz

As well as  several very loved nieces and nephews.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Meriam Beckham Harris; grandson, Jesse Tallant, and son-in-law, Mike Greer.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Tallant, Blake Beard, Bryan Beard, Randy Askins, Lee Richards, Bobby Harris.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Harris and Ralph Roberts.

The Harris family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home.  To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net

02/13/2018

Julian Rock “J.R.” Lemoine, 83, of Sardis, TX died on February 12th due to complications following a car accident. J.R. was a tinkerer, cigar-smoker, Dallas Cowboys fan, John Wayne devotee, and proud patriarch of the Lemoine brood. His family gathered around him in love and preparation, but as a true Christian, his spirit never flagged, bolstered in the knowledge that death is not final in Christ. 

J.R. will be remembered as the father who led songs as Music Director at Sardis Missionary Baptist when his children were little, and a Papaw who always made sure to start holiday meals with a prayer, and the man who ended Christmas Eve with a celebratory boom of fireworks. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lemoine and his children, Lisa Christian, Marty Lemoine, Tammy Lemoine, and Joey Lemoine. Twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren carry on J.R.’s legacy. 

J.R.’s life was storied and full. Born on October 15, 1934 in Cloutierville, LA to Joseph and Isabel Lemoine, J.R. was the fourth of six siblings. At the age of seven, his mother died and through a series of events, J.R. was taken in as the foster child of Tom and Ruby Hollis. The Hollises loved and cared for J.R. as their very own and he was their “Baby” as long as they lived. Under their care, J.R. graduated from Shelbyville High School as an all-around athlete—the quarterback that helped the Dragons make it to the Texas State Semi-Finals. From there, J.R. stepped into a role at Bruce Hardwood Floors where he would work and rise in authority over a 43-year career. In all that time, J.R. always made time to tinker, smoke a cigar, and show up to every event at which his children performed. 

J.R. was a man of quiet strength and steady faith. He was capable with a tool, loyal in his devotion, and generous with his possessions. 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15 at Sardis Cemetery with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. at Magnum Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be sent to Sardis Cemetery: 6034 FM 414; Center, TX 75935.

Survived by:

Wife: Virginia Lemoine

Sisters: Sally Wilson, Elizabeth Harris, and Donnie Moore

Children: Lisa Christian, Marty Lemoine, Tammy Lemoine, and Joey Lemoine

Grandchildren: Leslie Panaro, Crystal Kennon, Liza Firmin, Joseph Lemoine, Lindsey Thompson, Brooke Lane, Jade Cain, Jessica Phillips, Lauren Christian, Jeremiah Lemoine, Ashton Campbell, and Whitney Lemoine

14 Great-grandchildren

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Joseph and Isabel Lemoine; Tom and Ruby Hollis

Brothers and Sister: Joe Lemoine, Lee Lemoine, and Genevia Evans

Pallbearers: Joseph Lemoine, Jeremiah Lemoine, Wayne Christian, Rick Campbell, Mark Firmin, Brad Lane, and Lincoln Thompson

Honorary Pallbearer: Ashton Campbell, Mike Holcomb, Jimmy Smith, Dale Weaver

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

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