Obituaries
10/10/2019
Mary McDonald Warneke, 86, of Timpson, Texas passed away on October 9, 2019 in Timpson, Texas. Born February 11, 1933, Mary is the daughter of the late Jack Garland Brown and Ruby Viola (Chaney) Brown. Visitation will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00PM at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 2PM at First Assembly of God Church, Timpson, Texas with Bro. E.J. Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison, Texas.
Mary was born in Garrison, Texas. She attended Robert E. Lee school in Tyler, Texas. Mary married the love of her life, Doy McDonald, in February 1951, spending more than 25 years together before his sudden passing in 1974. They had three wonderful children in which they adored. She later married Henry Cecil, and spent 10 years with him. Life happened, and later she married Earnest Warneke, they enjoyed each others compnay, and spent more than 15 years together before his passing with cancer.
She was considered the Roller Derby Queen in her younger years. She also enjoyed playing volleyball in school. Mary was a physical therapist assistant in the public school system for many years. Her love for children was great, but grew even more as she had grandchildren. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Mary was a crafty person, enjoyed making floral arrangements. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, working in the flower beds and gardening. You could find her in the kitchen canning vegetables she had grown, putting up jam from fruit she had gathered, and just cooking great food for her family.
Mary was a devoted christian lady. She is a member of First Assembly of God Church, Timpson. She served her church, in many capacities. She was the chuch clerk for over 30 years, until her health failed. She loved her Lord and was willing to serve him in any way.
She is survived by:
Her son: Joel Lann McDonald
Daughters:
Barbara Aniethia McDonald
Patricia Lynn Todd and husband John
Brother: Jack Brown
Sister: Betty Frazier
Grandchildren:
Mike Todd and wife Tonya
Nathan Todd and wife Tiffany
Jesse Ellis
Great-grandchildren:
Micah Todd
Lane Todd
Harper Ellis
Rilynn Ellis
Allie Todd
A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
Mary is preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Warneke, Henry Cecil, Doy McDonald; grandson, John Todd Jr.; brothers, John Paul Brown, Mark Samuel Brown, Oscar Brown, Jesse Brown, Billy Little, Robert Little; sisters, Pauline Brown and Mary Grant.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.
10/9/2019
Sheila Fountain Cosby, 51, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019, in Nacogdoches.
Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Son Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Ms. Cosby was born May 14, 1968, to Homer Fountain Jr. and Wanda Williams Fountain. Her hobbies included fishing, crafting, and being with grandkids and family. She was a member of White Rock Baptist Church.
She is survived by:
Her children:
Ashley Cosby of Douglass
William Wesley Cosby Jr. of Center
Brandon Chase Shields of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Steven Mahaffey of Douglass
Jaiden Mahaffey of Douglass
Braelynn Cosby of Cherino
Sister: Jill Parker and husband Steve of Center
Brother: Randy Fountain
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She is preceded in death by her father, Homer Fountain Jr.; mother and stepfather, Wanda and Jeff Coats; grandparents, Rachel and Jack Fountain, Vaudine Adams, and John Thomas Williams Jr.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Thompson, John Kevin Cosby, Steven Mahaffey, Steve Parker, Lonnie Whitton, and Chase Shields. Honorary pallbearer will be Taylor Bryce.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help with final expenses.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/08/2019
Fred Hudson III, 71, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in Center.
Mr. Hudson was born July 6, 1948, in Center, to Fred Hudson, Jr. and Kathleen Covington Hudson.
He is survived by:
His son: Warren Hudson and his family
Daughter: Jasmine Crowley
Brothers: Willie Hudson and Stephen Shires
Sister-in-law: Vickie Hudson
Brother-in-law: Don Stewart
Numerous nieces and a great-nephew; and countless friends and loved ones.
Mr. Hudson was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Donna Stewart and Paul Hudson.
A celebration of Fred’s life will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Center Community House, 423 San Augustine Street in Center. All of his many friends and family are invited to attend. And bring your favorite Freddie story with you.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/07/2019
Yvonne Wetzel, 80, of Timpson, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019, in Timpson.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Johnny Black officiating. Interment will follow at Rosevine Cemetery in San Augustine County.
Mrs. Wetzel was born January 23, 1939, in Hedley, to Burnis Cooper and Essie Moran Cooper. She worked as a cosmetologist and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by:
Husband, Jerry Goetzman
Children:
Marlos Gillian
Raymond Stringer
Kathy Hopson
Jimmy Stringer
Barbie Segal
10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren
Sister, Merilyn White
Brother, James Cooper.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Smith; grandson, Joey Stringer; parents, Burris Cooper and Essie Moran Cooper; son-in-law, Steve Hopson; and Johnny Wetzel and J.D. Stringer.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons - Jason Stringer, Michael Stringer, Dustin Smith, David Brackin, Justin Pirtle, and Mark Tobias.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/05/2019
Larry Scarborough, 74, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019, in Pasadena as a result of a heart attack.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Michael McArthur and Bro. Rusty Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.
Mr. Scarborough was born April 17, 1945, in Center, to Jeff Scarborough and Ruth Metcalf Scarborough. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber. Mr. Scarborough was a member of the Houston Scottish Rite Downtown Temple, Dickinson Masonic Lodge #1324 in Dickinson, Northshore Lodge #1353 in Houston, and El Mina Shriners in Galveston. He was also a member of Sagemont Church.
He is survived by:
Wife, Mozell Furlow Scarborough of Pasadena
Children:
Jeffrey Scarborough and wife Melina of Alvin
Tammy Schnell and husband Kent of Houston
Grandchildren:
Kaeley Moore and husband Russell
Andrea Scarborough and fiancé Jared Byrd
Ashtin Schnell
Anastasia Schnell
Isabella Pena
Great-grandchildren: Riley Moore and Tyler Moore
Brother, Danny Scarborough and wife Judy
Sisters:
Deloris Sample and husband Donald
Merlyon Chandler and husband Larry
Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jeff Scarborough and Ruth Metcalf Scarborough.
Pallbearers will be Kent Schnell, Pat Scarborough, Phillip Scarborough, Richard Furlow, Sammy Furlow, and Harold Sabin.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/03/2019
Bobbie Ruth Kelley Tanner
A beautiful soul left to be with our Father in Heaven, in the early morning hours of a beautiful day in Port, St. Lucie, Florida.
Funeral service is at 11am Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Church of Christ, 600 Martin Luther King Blvd, San Augustine, TX. Visitations will begin on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 10am until 11am at the Church of Christ. Interment is at Haley Bush Cemetery, Bland Lake community, San Augustine, Texas.
Bobbie was born in Center, TX, to the late Willie Mae Kelley Tanner and Chester Bell Sr. She attended the Lincoln School system where she graduated in 1958. She moved through life and found a career as a quality control Inspector for Bruce Hardwood flooring. She retired with 35 plus years of service.
Bobbie was added to the Church of Christ at an early age under the direction of Bro. Clonnie White and she ended her service to Christ at the Lake Street Church of Christ, under the direction of Bro. Henry McFadden in Stuart, Florida. Bobbie was the loving mother of three children, son, James Patrick Tanner preceded her in glory (Yolanda).
She leaves to cherish her memories:
Daughter, Pamala Ann Tanner of Port St. Lucie, Florida
Son Michael Todd Tanner (Shawna) of Lufkin, TX
Bobbie was the oldest of 7 siblings in which two preceded her in glory.
Siblings, all of San Augustine, TX:
Parie Z. Davis
Maderia Tanner Jr. (wife Charlotte)
Pearl Johnson (Lewis)
Velva Tanner
Brenda Johnson
Chester Bell Jr. (Patricia)
Sara Thomas
9 loving grandchildren:
Crystal Tanner
Kelley Tanner
Jarmarius Marshall
Micah Tanner
Carl Matthews
Rochell Tyler
Shariah Davis
Tyrease Davis
Maya Tanner
12 great-grandchildren, and a multitude of nephews, nieces, cousins, and wonderful friends to celebrate her transition on to Glory.
A very special thanks to Mi Home Health Care, Millie, Vina, Marlene, Marie, Beverly and Zola, for all their loving care for Bobbie “Boo” through her journey.
Services under the direction of Sid Roberts Funeral Home.
10/03/2019
Larry Wayne Barton, 68, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019, at his residence.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 7, 2019, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Barton was born December 31, 1950, in Center, to Elzie Barton and Jessi Shelton Barton. He was employed as a truck driver for Tyson Foods. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Barton enjoyed hunting and fishing. His most treasured times were times spent with family.
He is survived by:
His wife: Libby Barton of Center
Children:
Larry Barton of Alabama
Patrick Barton of Center
Carlee Barton of Timpson
Grandchildren:
Christian
Jason
Chase
Sister: Ann Mayfield of Louisiana
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Johnny Barton.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/03/2019
Douglas Odom, 83, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019, in Center.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2pm Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Neuville Baptist Church in the Neuville Community of Shelby County.
Mr. Odom was born July 9, 1936, in Nocomis, Florida. He served in the United States Air Force and later worked as an electrician for IBEW Local. Mr. Odom was an avid outdoorsman and was known for his love of John Deere Tractors. A loving husband, Dad, Paw-Paw, and friend, Mr. Odom was happiest when spending time with his family.
He is survived by:
His wife: Carolyn Odom
Children:
Scott Odom and wife, Leanna
Denise Kethley and husband Hulette
Michelle Collins and husband Robert
Keith Odom
Kelly Cormier and husband John
9 grandchildren
11 great grandchildren
2 great-great-grandchildren
Brother: Tony Odom and wife Carolyn
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718, 800.227.2345, www.cancer.org/donate
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/02/2019
Odeal Grisby, 87 of Shelbyville, passed away Friday evening, September 27, 2019 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
A wake will be held Friday, October 4th from 6pm until 8pm at Triumph First Pentecostal Church, Shelbyville, Texas.
She will lay-in-state from 10am until 11am on Saturday, October 5 at Triumph First Pentecostal Church, Shelbyville. Funeral service will follow at 11am. Interment is at Bennett Chapel Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bishop Zep Swindle officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Dora Grisby of Shelbyville
A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
10/02/2019
Kay Fodge, 69, of Gary, Texas passed away on October 1, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born December 24, 1949, in Sikeston, Missouri, Kay is the daughter of Glenn William Greene and the late Betty Jo (Marvel) Greene.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 4, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00PM at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas. Funeral service will be held Friday, October 4, 2019 at 3PM at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas with Bro. Darrell Owens and Bro. Carroll Jones officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date.
Kay was born and raised in Sikeston, Missouri. She graduated from Sikeston High School Class of 1967. She married the love of her life, Mike, while he was working for her father, and the two were joined together in December, following her graduation. Their love for one another has immensly grown over the last 51 years together rasing their children and now enjoying a grandson.
She worked as an Instructional Aide for Timpson ISD for more than 18 years before retiring in 2015. Spoiling children was her true act of kindness, but spoiling her grandson, Charlie was the absolute best. Kay enjoyed many things like crocheting and reading. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt. Kay was a devoted pastors’ wife for the past 35 years. She is a member of West Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church.
Kay is survived by:
Her husband: Mike Fodge of Gary, Texas
Son: Charles Michael Glenn Fodge of Moberly, Missouri
Daughters:
Kalin Jo Fodge of Hallsville, Texas
Sheila Lynn Harris and husband, DJ of Hallsville, Texas
Cheryl Ann Fodge of Joaquin, Texas
Father: Glenn William Greene of Morehouse, Missouri
Grandson: David Charles Harris
Brother: Glenn W. “Dub” Greene Jr. and wife Kris of Clarkdale, Arizona
Sister: Belinda Gay Morrow of Sikeston, Missouri
Nieces:
Emily Mueller of Bertrand, Missouri
Stephanie Parker of Springfield, Missouri
Kristen Thompson of Essex, Missouri
Nephews:
Daniel Thompson of Sikeston, Missouri
Richard Selleck of Gardner, Kansas
A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jo (Marvel) Greene.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.
10/01/2019
Funeral Service for Margaret Martin Hardy, 85, of Martinsville, will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Don Chumley officiating. Burial will be at Martinsville Cemetery.
Mrs. Hardy passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, in Spring, Texas. She was born on November 27, 1933, in Grigsby, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Laird Funeral Home.
Margaret lived in Grigsby until she was 4 years old, and they moved to Martinsville where they made their home near her 7 uncles. Margaret’s favorite memories as a child were those of her school days. She often spoke of how simple things seemed, and how she loved walking home for lunch and going through the old natural rock store. She loved her teachers and school in general. She had a vivid memory of her teachers and what they taught. Margaret would spend hours talking of the days of old when she enjoyed the rhythm band, the trips to the cedar tree where the water pipes served as “fountains”. The stories she remembered seemed to be from a book of tales, but in reality, it was her everyday life. Her passion for learning came exclusively from her times as a youngster with her teachers. Upon her graduation from Nacogdoches High School in 1952, she pursued her dream of being a teacher by enrolling in Stephen F. Austin University. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in 1955 and Master of Education in 1960. She taught from 1955-1956 in Pasadena, Texas. She then taught in Martinsville beginning in 1962, initially as a substitute, followed by a fulltime position, until her retirement in 1989. Her life after retirement was filled with wonderful memories made with those she loved. Her love of life and family and her exceptionally happy demeanor will be forever remembered by everyone.
Margaret is survived by:
Daughter, Lisa Robinson and husband, Frank of The Woodlands
Brother, Lamar Martin of Martinsville
Sister-in-law, Vickie Martin of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Jerry Robinson of Houston
Carey Robinson of Houston
Great-grandchildren:
Katie Robinson Filipp and husband Robert of San Diego, CA
Andrew Robinson and Charlie Robinson of Houston
Nieces:
Janet Lucas
Jennifer Ford
Nephews:
David Martin and wife JoAnna
Sean Martin
Kevin Martin and wife Renee
She is also survived by other extended family and wonderful friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Hardy; parents, Quillion Oswell and Lessie Odet Bridges Martin; brother, Bruce Martin; and sister-in-law Kay Martin.
Serving as pallbearers will be David Bailey, Rocky Justice, Wesley Lucas, David Martin, Kevin Martin, and Sean Martin.
Memorial donations may be made to Martinsville Cemetery PO Box 93, Martinsville, Texas 75958 or Spring Hill Baptist Church 2054 CR 234 Nacogdoches, Tx 75961.
The Hardy family is being served by Laird Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to sign an online register book, please visit www.lairdfh.net.
10/01/2019
Blain Clark, 59, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2019, Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham and Bro. Jerry Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Center.
Mr. Clark was born January 25, 1960, in Center, to Willis Brady Clark and Dorothy Mae Monk Clark. He was a rancher, loved riding horses, and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Clark was a past master mason of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville. He was a member of New Harmony Church.
He is survived by:
Sons:
Chant Brandon Clark and wife Nichole of Center
Colin Brice Clark of College Station
Grandchildren:
Christian Lee Clark of Center
Cole Brady Clark of Center
Stepson, Michael Jeffery Dean of Kennard
Nephew, Todd Clark and wife Darlene of Center
Niece, Heather Clark and husband Donnie of Center
Preceded in death by his parents, Willis Brady Clark and Dorothy Mae Monk Clark; sister, Angela Clark; and brother, Larry Brent Clark.
Pallbearers will be Todd Clark, Michael Dean, Darrell McDaniel, Cole McDaniel, Trace Clark, David Clark, Shane Dennis, and Joe Taylor.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/30/2019
LaVar Annette Buckner, a longtime resident of Silsbee, Texas, passed away early Sunday, September 29, 2019, in Sugar Land, Texas, at the age of 100 years, 3 months, and 24 days.
Mrs. Buckner was born June 5, 1919, in Greeley, Colorado, and had lived in Southeast Texas most of her life. She had been a dedicated member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 60 years, and was most recently a member of First Baptist Church in Rosenberg, Texas.
Her survivors include her daughter, Alice Milat and husband Lloyd of Sugar Land; grandchildren, Tracy Self and husband Tim of Nacogdoches, Texas, Jason Buckner and wife Brandi of Lumberton, Texas, Sarah Hughes and husbnad David of Richmond, Texas, Joshua Milat of Spring, Texas, Stacey Ovanes and husband Matt of Boxford, Massachusetts, and Melissa DeFrees and husband Glen of New York; 18 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin J. Buckner, on May 17, 1996; her son, Lamar C. Buckner; and her parents, Arthur W. Mondt and Louise Mondt Wilson.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Farmer Funeral Home Chapel, located at 415 N. Fourth Street in Silsbee, Texas.
Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Farmer Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Fred Raney officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Buckner Cemetery, located on FM 417, off U.S. Hwy. 96 South near Center, Texas, in Shelby County.
Arrangements are under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. Visit www.farmerfhsilsbee.com to offer memories and condolences.
09/30/2019
Virginia Leann Fenley, 69, of Center passed away on September 26, 2019 in Tyler, Texas. Leann was born on October 28, 1949 to William and Virginia Blankenship in Denison, Texas. she was the second of six children.
Leann graduated first in her class at Denison High School in 1968 and attended Stephen F Austin University where she realized her passion for teaching. She graduated from SFA in 1973 with a Masters Degree in Physics and an Undergrad Degree in Math and Physics. Mrs. Fenley as most knew her, began teaching Jr High Science in Shelbyville and soon moved into High School advanced Math and Physics at Center High School. Her career spanned 37 years and affected thousands of students, many of which describe her as a great teacher and one-of-a-kind.
Leann loved her family and was particularly happy on Thanksgiving when she got to spend time with all of her brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Tommie Fenley, her parents, William and Virginia Blankenship, and sister Susan Blankenship.
Surviving Leann are:
Sons:
Jeremy Fenley and wife Sarah
Justin Fenley and wife Erin
Grandchildren:
Madison Fenley
Morgan Fenley
Maizie Fenley
Brothers:
Will Blankenship
Joseph Blankenship
Danny Blankenship
Charley Blankenship
Nieces and Nephews:
Christopher Blankenship
Heather Hoover
Christina Boss
Stephanie Blankenship
Keith Blankenship
Bill Blankenship
George Blankenship
Andy Blankenship
Memorial services will be held at the current Center Middle School on Malone Drive in Mrs. Fenley’s old classroom on Sunday, October 6 at 2:00. If needed services will be moved to the auditorium at the same campus.
In lieu of flowers and gifts please donate in Leann’s honor to the American Parkinson Disease Association at https://www.apdaparkinson.org/1700d2l/
09/30/2019
Lee Joseph Guidry Sr., 75, of Center, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2019, at New Life Church in Center. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
Mr. Guidry was born October 30, 1943, in Raceland, Louisiana, to Herbert Guidry and Ella Mae Thibodeaux Guidry. His hobbies included reading, watching NASCAR racing and LSU and Saints football, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by:
His wife: Nelda Guidry
Children:
Eddie and Andera Chase
Cindy and Joe Shields
Jamie and Terry Guidry
Mardy and Ericka Guidry
Lee and Angie Guidry
Bridget Guidry
Rachel Guidry\
15 grandchildren
26 great-grandchildren
Sister: Earline Guidry
Brother: Herbert Guidry and wife Ethel
He is preceded in death by his son, Keith Windham; parents, Herbert Guidry and Ella Mae Thibodeaux Guidry; sisters, Janette Guidry and Gearldine Beniot.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/30/2019
T J Matthew Calloway, 36, of Center, Texas passed away on September 27, 2019 in Center, Texas. Born November 1, 1982, in Altus, Oklahoma, T J is the son of Roy Flint Calloway and Linda Darline (Biddy) Smith. Visitation will be held Monday, September 30, 2019 from 5-7 PM at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas. A memorial graveside service will be held at 10AM on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Spann’s Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Son Windham officiating.
T J was raised in Center, Texas. He attended Center ISD schools. May 14, 2019 marked 20 years together with his wife Casey. T J was a loving husband and father. His time with his children and family was most precious. T J was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding four wheelers. He had a great personality, always laughing and smiling. You could find T J watching Nascar and NFL football on the television in his spare time. T J found great joy working in the logging industry along side his father many years.
T J is survived by:
His wife: Casey McKinney
Daughter: Destiny McKinney
Son: Coleman Calloway
Parents:
Roy Flint Calloway
Linda Darline Biddy Smith
Brothers:
Trinity Calloway
Jeremy Calloway and wife Kimberleigh
Sisters:
Jackie Darlene Calloway
Bobbi Jo Calloway
Brother-in-law:
Nathan McKinney and wife, Quinnecia
Sister-in-law: Brittany Danielle Benson
Numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Avis Stoker, Betty Biddy, Ethel Vernell McKinney; mother in law, Glenna Leah McKinney; and cousin, Anthony Stoker.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
09/27/2019
Mr. Robert Clymen Baker was born January 31, 1936, to R.E. and Myrtie Sanders Baker in Broaddus, Texas. He passed away at his home surrounded by his beloved wife and son, Ann and Wayne, on September 26, 2019.
Robert's family called him "Clymen," but when he started working, everyone mispronounced his name, so he started using his first name, Robert.
Robert married the love of his live, Elizabeth Ann Sherman, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church in San Augustine where Ann's father, Bro. O.L. Sherman, was the pastor on November 16, 1936. Upon his passing, Robert and Ann had shared 62 blessed years together.
Robert spent his life in the grocery business where he managed Brookshire Brothers in San Augustine for ten years. He and Ann owned their own store in Broaddus for over 12 years. After that he worked in grocery stores in Pittsburg, Texas, where they lived for six years. He and Ann had their own lawn mowing service for several years until his health prohibited him from working. Robert was always a hard worker and provided well for his family.
Robert loved the Lord and loved serving in the church. Over the years, he had served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, sang in choir, and his favorite way to serve the Lord was to play his guitar and sing specials. He and a number of friends, Doug Campbell, Tommy Hunter, James and Shirley Blue, and others, played at church and local events. There was always music in the Baker house. Every year for their anniversary, Robert would play his guitar in church and sing to Ann their favorite song, "You're My Best Friend."
Robert loved his family and took them on vacations every chance he got. He loved traveling with family and friends, especially to the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee.
Robert was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Broaddus.
Robert is survived by
His beloved wife, Ann of San Augustine
His beloved son: Wayne of San Augustine
His number one daughter: Sheila Hughes and her husband Scooter of Center
The "apple of his eye," his granddaughter: Carmen Stephens and husband Ray of Natchitoches, Louisiana
He is also survived by sisters:
Dorothy Sheard of Rosharon
Esther Wilson and husband Leroy of Chireno
Shirley Kinard of Florida
He leaves, too, a host of family and friends who will be left with many precious memories of their times together.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, R.E. and Myrtie Baker; and his brother, Wesley Baker.
Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Trinity Baptist Church, located on FM 83 East in Broaddus, with Bro. Don Lofton and Bro. Jim Moss officiating. Interment will follow at Broaddus Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Trinity Baptist Church.
Pallbearers: Jeff Eberlan, Ray Stephens, Randy Baker, Scooter Hughes, Brent Weatherford, and Terry Lott.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine. Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.
09/26/2019
Francis Lee Netherly, 100 of the East Liberty Community, formerly of Houston, passed away Sunday evening, September 22, 2019 at her residence in Houston.
She will lay-in-state from 10am to 11am at East Liberty Baptist Church. Funeral service is Saturday, September 28 at 11am at East Liberty Baptist Church of Center. Interment is at East Liberty Cemetery, Center, Texas with Dr. Freddie Wilson officiating.
Sis. Francis Lee Netherly is survived by:
Daughter, Alice Joy Smith of Houston
Sons:
Jimmie (Rhonda) Netherly of Houston
Jimmie Earl (Linda) Netherly of Center
Sisters:
Pearl Lee Jones of Houston
Catherine Thomas of Houston
Mary Lister of Center
Brother, Robert (Velma) Netherly of Houston
Daughter-in-law, Margie Netherly of Center
11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas
09/26/2019
Ruth Miller, 83, of Tenaha, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, in Center, Tx. She was born on November 23, 1935, in Timpson, the daughter of Emmitt Townes, and Mrs. Mary Lou Ivy Townes.
Graveside service will be held at 11am, on Friday, September 27, 2019, at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, with Bro. Levi Cohorst officiating.
Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the cemetery.
Ruth grew up in and around Timpson. Her brother was best friends with a kind, humble gentleman by the name of Ray Miller, and he thought it was a good idea for Ruth and Ray to get to know each other better. That match making moment turned into a wonderful 38-year marriage. Ruth and Ray were married on March 20, 1981 at the parsonage of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church where they were both members. Ruth worked at Tenaha ISD in the cafeteria for over 16 years. She served as the director there and to every student she became “Grannie.”
Ruth was a social butterfly and loved surrounding herself with friends and family. Every morning, you could find her at McDonald’s having breakfast and enjoying the company and conversation of friends. Ruth also loved going out to eat; her notable favorites being Denny’s in Carthage, Cotton Patch in Nacogdoches and Cracker Barrell in Shreveport. Even though she spent a lot of time talking and fellowshipping with friends, Ruth also liked to find quiet time to read her Bible and spend time with the Lord. She was a devoted member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church for over 40 years where she loved to sing in the church choir when able and was a part of the Couples I Sunday School Class.
Ruth is survived by:
Beloved husband, Ray Miller of Tenaha
Daughters:
Sheri Basham and husband, Jessie of Tenaha
Sandra Chapman of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Courtney Martinez and husband, Darrell of Tenaha
Jesse Basham of Austin
Great-granddaughter, Caitlyn Basham of Tenaha
She is preceded in death by her parents, Emmitt and Mary Lou Townes and brother, Charles Townes.
The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson. TO send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net.
09/26/2019
Dorothy Canady went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. She was the first of eleven children born to Chester and Annie Janczak on May 24, 1935 in Wallis, Texas. She spent the largest part of her life living in Joaquin, Texas and working in the craft department at Walmart in Center, Texas.
Dorothy was happiest at Thanksgiving when all the family went to her house for home cooked meals; especially her pancakes, chicken and dumplings and desserts like her peanut butter pie.
God gifted her with many talents like sewing, crocheting, cake decorating, flower arranging, gardening, and canning her dill pickles. In her later years she became an accomplished painter of landscapes and birds. This January she had a show of her collections in Corpus Christi, Texas. Many of her talents were passed down through the women of the family, along with some of her famous recipes.
Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church of Odem, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Annie Janczak, husbands, James Dockens and Bert Canady. Her children preceding her are son, Derral Martin, daughter, Audrey Richard, and stepson Robert Dockens. Also, her brothers, Thomas Janczak and Jimmy Janczak, and sisters, Donnie Lueckemeyer and LaVerne Rosniak.
Surviving Dorothy are:
Daughter, Julie Ashby and husband Craig of Odem Texas
Stepsons:
James Ray Dockens of Waxahachie, Texas
Kenny Dockens and wife Karen of Wills Point, Texas
Her remaining siblings are:
Sisters:
Gracie Streetman
Joy Woods
Carolyn Wright
Judy Smith
Brothers:
Willard Janczak
Harold “Bob” Janczak
She had 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Darrell Alford, grandsons Ray Martin, Billy Martin, Cody Swan, and great-grandsons Trey Hunter and Kaleb Hunter.
Visitation will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas on Saturday, September 28th at 1 pm. Funeral service will be at 2 pm followed by interment at White Rock Cemetery.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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