Obituaries
2/2/2018
Funeral services for Marguerite ("Reatie") Adams, 102, of Lufkin were held Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Newton officiating.
Interment followed in the Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. Mrs. Adams was born October 23, 1915 in Arcadia, Texas to the late Flossie (Pate) and Frank Wallace, and died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at her residence.
Mrs. Adams became a hairdresser at the age of 18 and retired after 79 years. After moving to Houston, she then moved to Lufkin, where she worked at Lemon Tree for over 44 years. Mrs. Adams was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Lufkin and loved her Sunday School Class, Mary Martha.
Survivors include:
Her son: Ted Adams of Lufkin
Sisters:
Sue Hagler of Center
Marsha Lou Askew of Beaumont
Granddaughters:
Kim Cox of Fulshear
Amy McClellen of League City
Haley Beyer of League City
Brother: Joe Wallace of Center
Numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paschal Adams; son, Hal Adams; brothers, Benjamin Wallace and Jessie Franklin Wallace; and sisters, Vada Tinsley and Marquette Emanis.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Lufkin Building Fund, 106 E. Bremond Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75901.
Services were under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin.
02/01/2018
Alford “A.L.” Samford, 85, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2018 in Center. He was born on February 16, 1932 in Center to J.E. and Molly Samford. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to service time from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home.
A.L. grew up in Joaquin and attended Joaquin ISD. At a young age, he went to work with his father at the local sawmill. In his early twenties, A.L. served in the National Guard for a few years before returning home to work. Hard work was never a stranger to A.L., and he did whatever was necessary in order to help provide for his family. He would find a career in the Oil Field working two week shifts with one week at home. Even though the job was strenuous and required time away, he knew it would take care of his family. For over forty years, A.L. remained in the field before retiring and settling back into East Texas.
A.L. had a blessed life outside of the oil and gas industry. A young lady down the road, Melvie Lambert, happened to catch his eye. She raised chickens, as did he, but A.L. would still go down the road to buy them from Melvie just so he could see her. Very persistent, he finally told her that he wanted to marry her. Melvie told A.L. that she wasn’t sure her son would be okay with it, but after some persuasion, the two were married on September 24th, 1960. Their two families joined as one and through the years, they created a new and beautiful life together.
A.L. was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to squirrel hunt and most especially, enjoyed fishing. There was no place like the Sabine River bottom, and A.L. wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else. Family was extremely important to him and the time he was able to spend with them were moments treasured. They would come together for domino nights and a fish fry in the back yard enjoying all of the stories and laughter shared. A.L. was a kind-hearted, down-to-earth gentleman who will dearly missed by his loved ones. He was a member of Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin.
A.L. is survived by:
Daughter, Sandra Riley and husband, Lee of Oklahoma
Son, Jerry Patton of Lampasas
Three grandsons: Troy Lee, Kenneth Lee, and Jesse Lee
Niece, Portia Cox.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Melvie Lambert Samford; parents, J.E. and Molly Samford; and brother, E.C. Samford.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
1/31/18
Elmer Ray Wilburn, 74, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at his residence.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Duncan Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Mr. Wilburn was born June 28, 1943, in Center, to Walter Wilburn and Cynthia Payne Wilburn. He was a member of Dreka Pentecostal Church.
Survived by:
Daughter: Loretta Daniels and husband, Chad, of Center
Son: Jeff Wilburn of Center
Lights of his life, his Grandchildren:
Dylan Daniels, of Center
Skylar Daniels, of Center
Aaron Wilburn, of Shelbyville
Daron Wilburn and wife, Michelle, of Center
Great-Granddaughter: Kylie Wilburn of Beckville
Brothers and Sisters:
Bobby Wilburn and wife, Cora, of Joaquin
Price Wilburn, of Center
Judy Scarbrough and husband, Danny, of Huxley
Louise Wagstaff, of Dreka
Brother-in-law: Crit Campbell, of Dreka
Sister-in-law: Barbara Jeff Wilburn, of Orange
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Very special friend and caregiver: Brenda Hebert
Preceded in death by:
Wife: Johnnie English Wilburn
Parents: Walter Wilburn and Cynthia Payne Wilburn
Brothers: Gary Wilburn, Gerald Wilburn
Pallbearers will be Pete Campbell, Lloyd Campbell, Jimmy Campbell, Lynn Davis, Bo Henley and Frankie Anthony.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
01/31/2018
Pastor Curtis Archie Jr., age 68, of Hemphill, passed away Monday morning January 29, 2018 at his residence.
Visitation will be held Thursday evening, February 1st, from 7-8 p.m. at East Liberty Baptist Church (East Liberty Community).
Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. at East Liberty Baptist Church (East Liberty Community) with Pastor Freddie Willson officiating. Internment to Follow at Cedar Grove Cemetary in Hemphill, TX.
Survived by:
Wife: Lovey Archie of Hemphill
Mother: Soporia Archie Richerdson, of Mansfield, LA
Daughters:
Mary Archie Lopez, of New Llano, LA
LaGatha Archie Davis, of DeRidder, LA
LaShaunda Pitts and husband Howard, of New Llano, LA
Sons:
Phillip Archie and wife Lillie, of Hemphill
Rev. Curtis Archie III and wife Devona, of New Llano, LA
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas
1/31/18
Barbara Leen Garrett Sparks (Monkey), age 54, of Shelbyville. passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Christus Good Shepherd in Longview, TX.
Services will be held Saturday, January 3rd, at 1:00 p.m. at Triumph First Pentecostal, Shelbyville, TX, with Bishop Zep Swindle officiating. Internment to follow at Bennett Chapel Cemetery in Shelbyville, TX.
Survived by:
Husband: Ray Charles Sparks, of Shelbyville
Son: Carlos Deon Garrett and Wife LaRhonda, of Shelbyville
Sisters:
Willie Jewel Garrett, of Shelbyville
Patricia Ann Chumbley and husband Elton, Of Shelbyville
Brenda Sue Garrett Hill and husband I.J., of Shelbyville
Katherleen Bolton and husband Joe, of Shelbyville
Brothers:
Johnny Ray Garrett, of Shelbyville
Lee Aurthur Garrett and wife LaQuita, of Nacogdoches
5 Grand Children
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas
1/31/2018
Funeral service for Mrs. Cora Pearl White (79) of the East Liberty Community will be Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 11:00am at East Liberty Baptist Church. Mrs. White was born January 11, 1939. Mrs. White died at Twin Lakes Nursing Center in San Augustine, Texas on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Rev. Fred Dade will be officiating.
Mrs. White is survived by:
Husband: Linson White of the East Liberty Community
Son: Joe Nathan (Antoinette) White of Lancaster, Texas
Granddaughters:
Anitra White of Dallas, Texas
Alicia White of Greely, Colorado
Arnesia White of Dallas, Texas
Sisters:
Lou Willie (Richard) Rolle of Lufkin, Texas
Everten (Fred) Dade of San Augustine, Texas
Rachel (Richard) Rocquemore of Houston, Texas
Mary (Leroy) Reed of Maywood, Illinois
Visitation will be held Friday, February 2, 2018 from the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Committal to be Thompson Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
1/30/18
Rev. Charles Edward Pier Sr., age 67, of San Augustine, Texas. Rev. Pier passed away on January 28, 2018 at his residence in San Augustine, Texas. He was born on November 16, 1950.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Reed Chapel Baptist Church. Interment to follow at St. Luke Cemetery with Rev. Amos Horton, Officiating.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 2, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Reed Chapel Baptist Church
Survivers:
Wife: Betty Ruth Pier of San Augustine, Texas
Sons:
James Keith Jackson and wife Delisa of San Augustine, Texas;
Rev. Anthony Jackson and wife Renee of San Augustine, Texas;
Jamison Jackson of Houston, Texas;
LaMarcus Pier of Dallas, Texas;
Charles Pier, Jr. of San Augustine, Texas;
Zachary Lane of San Augustine, Texas;
Damian Lane of San Augustine, Texas;
Daughters:
Zephanie McKelvey and Husband Randy of Lufkin, Texas
Vanessa Houston and husband Cedric of Houston, Texas
3 Sisters:
Doris Jean Barnes Malone and husband Lewis of San Augustine, Texas
Barbra Ann Barnes of Dallas, Texas
Patricia Ann Barnes of San Augustine, Texas
Special Uncle: Verdell Holman and wife Earlene of San Augustine, Texas
21 Grandchildren, 3 Great-Grandchildren, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Services are entrusted to Percy Garner & Son Mortuary
01/27/2018
Brenda Lynn Burkhalter Buckner, 76, of Center, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2018 in Nacogdoches. She was born on February 19, 1941 in Center to Travis Franklin Burkhalter and Dora Mae Halsted Burkhalter. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Frederick officiating. Interment will follow at Buckner Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home.
Brenda graduated from Center High School in 1959. She went on to college and later began working at Bruce’s Flooring where she remained for over forty years before retiring in 2007. Brenda met Lonnie Buckner early in life and the two were joined in marriage. For 51 years, they remained faithfully by one another’s side until Lonnie’s passing in 2008. “Red” as her family and friends would call Brenda, loved to spend time in the great outdoors. She and Lonnie always took advantage of days off and enjoyed fishing and camping on Lake Sam Rayburn. She was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church.
Brenda is survived by:
Her brothers:
Charles Burkhalter of Baytown
James Burkhalter and wife, Laura of Kingwood
Ronnie Burkhalter and wife, Joan of Madisonville, LA
Dennis Burkhalter and wife, Ann of Magnolia
Darrell Burkhalter of the Woodlands
Donnie Burkhalter and wife, Teresa of the Woodlands
Danny Burkhalter and wife, Linda of Magnolia
Corey Burkhalter and wife, Tina of Center
Sister: Judy Reynolds of Center
Numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Travis and Dora Mae Burkhalter and her husband, Lonnie Buckner.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Haley, Kevin Haley, David Haley, Richard Mayo, Scott Burkhalter and Michael Burkhalter.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
1/26/2018
Norma Gibson, 71, of Carthage, passed from this earth on Thursday, January 25, 2018, in Hemphill.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Joe Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in the Silas Community. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Mrs. Gibson was born November 15, 1946, in Houston, to Buck Lacy Sims and Margaret Pearl Williams Sims. Norma enjoyed raising dogs, camping and fishing the river for big catfish. She was a member of Logan Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
She is survived by
Loving husband: Jimmy Vincent Gibson Sr. of Carthage, Texas
Son: Keith Smith and wife, Angela, of Pineland, Texas
Daughter: Tara Horton and husband, Paul, of Center, Texas
Grandchildren:
T.J. Horton and wife, JoAnn, of Garrison, Texas
Josh Horton and wife, Kristy, of Center, Texas
Bradley Horton and wife, Amber, of New Waverly, Texas
Marc Fleming and wife, Halei, of Pineland, Texas
Adam Smith of Pineland, Texas
Bryan Smith and wife, Tami, of Pineland, Texas
Megan Hartt and husband, Chris, of Anna, Texas
Dalton Horton of Center, Texas
Great-Grandchildren:
Gracie Horton
Felecity Fleming
Marlei Fleming
Logan Smith
Peyton Smith
Lacey Smith
Sarver Smith
Alyssa Horton
Tyeler Horton
Chandler Horton
D.J. Libby
Zoey Libby
Quinn Horton
Taylor Horton
Logan Horton
Gracie Horton
Scarlett Hartt
Sisters:
Sylvia Clifton of Center, Texas
Margaret Bush and husband, Randy, of Center
Cynthia (Tammy) Bailey of Banner Elk, North Carolina
Thea Tanner of Banner Elk, North Carolina
Special Nephew: Chad Clifton of Center, Texas
Numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Special Friend and Fishing Buddy: Gary Fleming of Pineland, Texas
Pallbearers will be Bradley Horton, Marc Fleming, Adam Smith, Bryan Smith, Gary Fleming and Gordon Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Chad Clifton and Randy Bush.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/26/2018
Maggie Lee Anderson Samford Sanders, 98, of Lufkin, formerly of Center, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018, in Lufkin.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. John Bingham and Rev. Ozay Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Asbury Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Mrs. Sanders was born July 8, 1919, in Stanley, Louisiana, to Sam Anderson and Zella Bell Stephens Anderson. Loving the outdoors, she spent much time working in her garden and flower beds. She was a member of Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church.
She is survived by
Nephews:
Jack Harris and wife, Susan, of Rochelle, Texas
Joe Harris of Crosby, Texas
Mark Anderson and wife, Sadah, of Crosby, Texas
Dennis Permenter and wife, Judy, of Tenaha, Texas
Stepchildren:
Cissy Latiolais and husband, Mike, of Anahuac, Texas
Elaine Ellis and husband, Mike, of Richardson, Texas
Sam Sanders and wife, DeAnn, of Friendswood, Texas
Otis Sanders and wife, Susan, of Woodland, Texas
A number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
Numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who were special to her
Preceded in death by
Husband: Paul Harris
Husband: Dugan Samford
Husband: Otis Sanders
Parents: Sam Anderson and Zella Bell Stephens Anderson
Sisters: Eva Permenter, Ola Harris
Brothers: Curtis Anderson, S.J. Anderson, Allan Anderson, Bob Anderson
Pallbearers will be James Coleman, Lane Coleman, Colton Coleman, Otis Sanders Jr., Carter Samford and Travis Samford. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Anderson, Joe Harris Sr., William Hughes, Frankie Fitzgerald and Dennis Permenter.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/26/2018
Rocky Lynn Smith, age 51, passed away on, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Rosharon, Texas. Rocky was born to Eddie D. Smith Sr. and Edith M. Hammer- Smith on December 16, 1966.
He is survived by:
Son: Eddie Swanson
Brothers:
Eddie D. Smith Jr. and Wife, Diann of Center, Texas.
James K. Smith of Hugo, Oklahoma.
Sisters:
Linda Parr of Bastrop, Texas.
Brenda York and Husband, Robert of Center, Texas.
Marie Perry and Husband, Harry of Joaquin, Texas.
Denice Dement and Husband, Ray Jr. of Crosby, Texas.
Penny Smith of Center, Texas.
Brother- in- Law: Charles W. Rowan of Ingram, Texas.
And numerous nephews and nieces.
Preceded in Death by:
Parents: Eddie D. Smith Sr. and Edith M. Hammer- Smith,
Brothers: Richard L. Smith and Dwayne Smith
Sister: Donnie Rowan
Sister- in- Law: Patricia Smith
There will be a Graveside Service for Rocky on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Ramah Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m.
Carnes Funeral Home, Texas City, Texas.
1/25/18
Kenneth Earl Fields, age 58, of Center, TX passed away January 22, 2018 in LSU Shreveport, LA.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM on January 27, 2018 at Abundant Love Ministries with Bishop Roosevelt Swindle officiating with internment to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Center, TX.
A wake will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on January 26, 2018 at Community Funeral Home Chapel.
Survived by:
Sisters - Edna Fields, of Dallas;
Tina Fields, of Center;
Cherry Lee, of Corrigan;
Phyllis Ortiz, of Corrigan;
Demetris and Marcus Hall, of Lufkin
Brothers - Jesse and Sharonica Fields, of Dallas;
Milton and Shirly Fields, of Center;
Cory and Brandi Fields, of Austin;
Darryl Lynn and Sonya Fields, of Austin
Step-Sons - Jason McCollister, of Center, and Brandon McCollister, of Center
And Friend, Sheila McCollister, of Center
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home
1/25/18
Lonnie B. Crockett, age 64, of San Augustine, TX passed away January 15, 2018 in Houston.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on January 27, 2018 at True Vine Baptist Church with Rev. A. J. Collins officiating with internment to follow at Corinth Cemetery, San Augustine, TX.
A wake will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on January 26, 2018 at True Vine Baptist Church of San Augustine.
Survived by:
Daughter - Linda Bell, of Nacogdoches
Son - Sheldon Crockett, of San Augustine
Sisters - LueVenia Barnes, of San Augustine;
Velma Cartwright, of San Augustine;
Iva Nell Simmons, of Geneva, TX;
Lovie C Boyd, of Gloster, LA
Brothers - Leroy Crockett, of Center;
James Crockett, of Sexton, TX
Along with 7 Grand Children
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home
1/22/2018
William Travis Risinger, 87, of Shelbyville, Texas passed away on January 22, 2018 in Shelbyville. He was born on May 7, 1930 in Dunnigan to Grover Cleveland Risinger and Roxy Cox Risinger. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on January 25, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jason Ballard officiating. A military graveside will follow at East Hamilton Cemetery.
A visitation will be held prior to service time from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on January 25, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home.
Travis grew up in the East Hamilton community and made his home there throughout his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. He spent four years in the military before settling back into Shelby County. Simply put, Travis was a hard worker. He was not afraid of getting his hands dirty and made sure to put full effort in to every task he was presented with. Family was also important to Travis, and he took great care of them and their needs. While he did spend lots of time working, he always made a point to take a step back and enjoy life. He loved to fish. Those peaceful moments on the water were opportunities to catch up with God and with family who joined him. Travis really liked to talk, and it was guaranteed he would never meet a stranger. He had a kind soul that drew others to him and people found peace in his presence. His laughter, conversation, and love will be missed dearly by those who knew him. Travis was a member of Dunnigan Missionary Baptist Church.
Survived by:
Grandson, Lee Risinger of Shelbyville
Nieces:
Debbie Cooper McHugh and husband, Timmy of Highlands
Becky Byley and husband, Roy of Woodville
Pam Cooper Toney and husband, Rorey of Orange
Nephews:
Doyle Miller and wife, Annie of Shelbyville
James Ray Risinger and wife, Mary Kay of Shelbyville
Paul Gene Risinger and wife, Sandra of Shelbyville
Numerous great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews and a host of other family and friends; and special friend, Nell Polley.
He is preceded in death by:
Wife, Clara Mae Stanley Risinger
Parents, Grover and Roxy Risinger
Son, Ricky Lynn Risinger
Brother and sister- in-law, Nathan and Winnie Risinger
Sister, Evie Lou Miller
Brother-in-law and sister-in law, Earl and Ruth Cooper
Brother-in-law, Robert L. Stanley
Pallbearers will be James “Tater” Cox, Dudley Cox, James Ray Risinger, Doyle Miller, Timmy McHugh, Jimmy McHugh, Rory Risinger and Daniel McLemore.
Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Cox and Robert Risinger.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
01/23/2018
James H. (Jim) Neel, Sr., age 86, died peacefully at his Houston home on January 17, 2018. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jim leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Marion Sowell Neel, a graduate from Palestine High 1953.
Jim was a 1949 graduate of Timpson High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Sergeant during the Korean War and was a member of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) Select Crew from 1950-54 flying 210 missions. He was a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He built rice mills in Latin America and after was acting assistant manager of Uncle Ben’s and Blue Ribbon Rice Mills in Houston. He held parboiled patents. The largest mill was in Guatemala City and is still operating today. Jim was also involved in the construction and design of oil and gas rigs worldwide for 46 years.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Palestine City Cemetery under the direction of Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home in Palestine (903)731-4444. Memorial services in Houston to be announced at a later date.
Please send condolences to richandmarianeel@yahoo.com or by phone (713)774-0377.
Memorials may be made to James H. Neel (Jim) and Marion Sowell Neel (UT Bachelor of Music 1956) UT Scholarship Fund, mailed to The University of Texas, PO Box 7458, Austin, TX 78713-7438 or go to online giving.UTexas.edu. and click on make a gift to U.T.
1/21/2018
Mr. William “W M” Lane, age 98, of San Augustine, Texas. Mr. Lane passed away on January 20, 2018 at CHI St. Luke Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at Reed Chapel Baptist Church with interment to follow at Lane Town Cemetery with Rev. Amos Horton, Officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 1:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Garner & Son Mortuary Chapel.
Survivors are:
Wife: Gertrude Lane of San Augustine, Texas
Son: Alfred Ray Lane of Houston, Texas
5 Grand Children and 8 Great-Grandchildren
Sister-in-law: Myrtle Harris of Houston, Texas
Cousins:
Lela Mae Teel of San Augustine, Texas
Ozell Garrett of Shelbyville, Texas
As well as a host of Nieces, Nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
1/21/2018
Linda Barbee Bell Cougler, 63, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn, Bro. Ronnie Luman and Bro. Son Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Short Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Mrs. Cougler was born March 13, 1954, in Center, to Archie T. Barbee and Faye Holland Deason Barbee. She was a member of the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Mrs. Cougler was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by
Husband: Everett Cougler of Center, Texas
Children:
Brandon Barbee and wife, Lisa, of Center, Texas
Amber Barbee and fiancé, Angela Redfern, of Lufkin, Texas
Step Children:
Kurtis Cougler and fiancé, Hannah Fountain, of Center, Texas
Lucas Cougler and wife, Sherry, of Center, Texas
Grandchildren:
Connor Lovell Barbee
Phoenix Cougler
Brothers and Sisters:
John T. Barbee and wife, Geenie, of Center, Texas
Denel Ray Barbee and wife, Rosie, of Center, Texas
Donald Bryant Barbee and wife, Julie, of Logansport, Louisiana
Ricky Lynn “Chicken” Barbee of Center, Texas
Barbara Fay McDonald of Garrison, Texas
JoAnn Rushing and husband, Bill, of Center, Texas
Ronda Sue Holloway and husband, Robert, of Center, Texas
Vicky Lynn Snider of Center, Texas
Carolyn Inez Harkness and husband, Ricky, of Center, Texas
Special Friend: Hazel McKenzie
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Archie T. Barbee and Faye Holland Deason Barbee
Brothers: William Marshall Barbee, Bobby Patrick Barbee, Archie T. “Bo” Barbee Jr.
Sister: Beverly Ann Walker
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Snider, Anthony Harkness, Derek Barbee, Coby Barbee, Adam Barbee, Josh Barbee, Colton Davis and Corbyn Olivas. Honorary pallbearers will be Antonio Olivas, Justin Barbee, Clay Barbee and Corey Holloway.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/20/2018
Don Hooper, 80, of Center, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mardy Guidry officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Center.
Mr. Hooper was born December 15, 1937, in Shelby County, to Willie Hooper and Perline Parrish Hooper. Some of the many things he enjoyed doing with his family were fishing, gardening and raising all types of animals with the grandchildren where they learned so many valuable lessons about life they will pass on, as his grandchildren were his greatest blessings. Mr. Hooper was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by
Children:
Anjanette Dunn and husband, David, of Center, Texas
Darrell Fanguy and wife, Toshana, of Pensacola, Florida
Connie Lengl of Gary, Texas
Mike Lengl and wife, Mitzi, of Center, Texas
Jeff Lengl of Nacogdoches, Texas
J. J. Fanguy and wife, Michelle, of Timpson, Texas
Joe Hooper of Longview, Texas
Grandchildren:
Crystal Lengl Landon
Fallon Lengl
Nic Lengl
Luke Lengl
Lauren Lengl Young
Faith Lengl
Christopher Lengl
Lee Austin Fitzgerald
Zach Fitzgerald
Tori Fanguy
Taylor Fanguy
Dustin Fanguy
Shyanna Fanguy
Alyssa Fanguy
Darrell Jon Fanguy
Hayleigh Caston
Daylon Dunn
Delaney Dunn
Great-Grandchildren:
Alexis Lengl
Kenna Landon
Bentley Fanguy
Ethan Fitzgerald
Weston Fanguy
Brothers and Sisters:
Paul Hooper and wife, Henry Faye, of Martinsville, Texas
Fred Hooper and wife, Kay, of Nacogdoches, Texas
Pat Newman of Nacogdoches, Texas
Phyllis Powdrill of Nacogdoches, Texas
Kathryn Davis and husband, Dexter, of Center, Texas
Bency Hooper and wife, Connie, of Center, Texas
Becky Goodwin of Moody, Texas
Sisters-in-law:
Ann Hooper of Center, Texas
Kay Hooper of Cushing, Texas
Preceded in death by
Wife: Reba Hooper
Parents: Willie Hooper and Perline Parrish Hooper
Brothers: Billy Hooper, Jerry Hooper, Larry Hooper
Pallbearers will be Buddy Jones, Javey Jamison, Nathan Shofner, Junior Dean, Todd Clark, Charles Bloodgood.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/20/2018
Eddie Don Duke, 81, of Carthage, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Pastor Benny Anglin officiating. A military honors service will also be held under the direction of VFW Post 8904. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Duke was born December 29, 1936, in Franklin, to Tommie Edward Duke and Imo Aline Reeves Duke. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Word of Life Church in Carthage.
He is survived by:
Wife: Ruth Duke of Carthage, Texas
Children:
Gwendolyn Stewart of Laytonville, California
Patricia Whittington of Greenwood, Louisiana
Gail Patterson of Fort Worth, Texas
Crystal Duke of Tenaha, Texas
Allen Duke of Tenaha, Texas
Arty Schultz of Tomball, Texas
Grandchildren:
Angela Patterson
Delmar Aguilar
Kynadee Duke
Dallas Duke
Emily Stewart
Konner Barber
Kamran Barber
Christopher Schultz
10 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Sonya Suggs of Jewett, Texas
Brothers:
Jerry Duke of Jewett, Texas
Tommie Duke of Nacogdoches, Texas
Larry Duke of Groesbeck, Texas
Preceded in death by
Parents: Tommie Edward Duke and Imo Aline Reeves Duke
Sister: Jackie King
Pallbearers will be Lee Hoell, Jonathan Martin, Ray Brown, Michael Patterson, Terry Scull and Drew Scull.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Salvation Army (www.salvationarmyusa.org) or Mission Carthage (PO Box 1208, Carthage, Texas 75633).
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Agnes Peddy Parker, 100, of Lufkin, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, in Lufkin.Her daughter: Sandra Gardner and husband, Frank Gardner of Katy, Texas
Son-in-law: Bob Almand of Lufkin, Texas
Scott Almand of Lufkin, Texas
Tim Almand and wife, Tammy, of Lufkin, Texas
Angela Gardner Mills and husband, Mark, of Katy, Texas
Ted Gardner and wife, Marianne, of Houston, Texas
Casi Almand Burchinal and husband, Skyler, of Paris, Texas
Cody Almand and wife, Mary, of Lufkin, Texas
Micah Mills and Emily Mills, of Katy, Texas
Ben Gardner
Luke Gardner and Kate Gardner, of Houston, Texas
Addisyn Burchinal of Paris, Texas
Alyvia Burchinal of Paris, Texas
Avery Burchinal of Paris, Texas
Julian Peddy, and wife Elaine, of Tenaha, Texas
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