Obituaries
09/28/2016
Bertha Lee (Vaughn) Raymond, 82, of Huxley, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Kevin Windham officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Thursday, September 29, 2016 starting at 2 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born November 26, 1933 in Shelby County to Henry and Ella Alice (Snider) Vaughn.
She put her heart and soul into being a faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, mentor, confidant and friend. In her daily life, she enjoyed taking care of household duties, but she also loved to work outside. She was always right beside Dean, and throughout the years, she helped him build their family homes and contributed greatly to the construction of their chicken houses and then worked in them daily. During hay season, you could find her on a tractor raking hay. There was never a job inside or out that intimidated her.
If she did find time to do something she enjoyed, she sewed. She was the truest form of unconditional love. She was completely selfless and always had her husband, children, grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s needs taken care of before hers.
There was never a time when anyone questioned her confidence and loyalty. Her faith and belief in God was strong, and she lived according to that. She and Dean contributed many hours to the construction of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church and was very dedicated to the upkeep of Pleasant Hill and Strong cemeteries.
She was a wonderful example of a God fearing mother and prefect example of true and honest morals and beliefs. She has left an honorable legacy and will be cherished in our hearts forever. She and Dean spent 63 years together on this earth and they will celebrate their 64th anniversary together in heaven.
She is preceded in death by her husband, A.D. “Dean” Raymond, Parents, Henry & Alice Vaughn, Son-in-law, Steve Hughes, Brother, Edward Vaughn, Sister & Brother-in-law, Agnes & Charles Bryan, Brother-in-law, Mack Dillard, Brother-in-law, Cindy O’Rear and Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Claimond & Ozella Raymond.
She is survived:
Children:
James & Regina Raymond of Shelbyville
Pat Lovell & Steve Lovell of Center
Teresa Hughes of Joaquin
Chuck Raymond of Huxley
Beloved Mimi to her grandchildren & great-grandchildren:
J.B. Raymond & wife, Jennifer of Center
Bradley Lovell & wife, Casey of Shelbyville
Jessica Bradford of Bullard
Michael Dean Presswood of Joaquin
Brent Hughes & wife, Sara of Richmond, VA
Tyler Hughes & wife, Erin of Joaquin
Brigitte Raymond Eddins & husband, Ryan of Center
Katy McDaniel & Cole McDaniel of Center
Great-Grandchildren:
McKynize Bush, Justin & Jaxon Raymond, Delane & Carsey Lovell & Ella Bradford
Sisters:
Mildred Dillard of Center
Joann O’Rear of Huxley
Sisters-in-law & Brother-in-law:
Joan Vaughn of Nacogdoches
Lamerle Willey & husband, Henry Lee of Mauriceville
Vivian Raymond of Huxley
Special Family & Friends:
Jan Allen & husband, Terry of Center
Lona Dover Menefee of Shelbyville
Jesus “Chewy” Carrillo & Michael Carrillo
Megan McShane
Numerous Nieces & Nephews, Family & Friends
Pallbearers:
J.B. Raymond, Bradley Lovell, Michael Dean Presswood, Brent Hughes,
Tyler Hughes, Steve Lovell & Jesus “Chewy” Carrillo
Honorary Pallbearers:
Justin & Jaxon Raymond, Delane Lovell & Cole McDaniel
The family would like to extend a special heartfelt thanks to their caregivers & friends, Sandra Harper, Debra Jordan, Jennifer Stewart, Alayna Rash, Penny Trahan, Katy McDaniel & the Staff of Pine Grove Nursing Home.
In Lieu of flowers family request donations can be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, PO Box 91, Shelbyville, Texas 75973 or Strong Cemetery Fund, PO BOX 1383, Center, Texas 75935
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
09/27/2016
Mrs. Ida B. “Punkin” Burrell Waters, age 61, of San Augustine, Texas passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at CHI St. Luke Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.
Funeral service is 1pm Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Reed Chapel B C. Interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Visitation is 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 at Garner and Son Chapel.
Mrs. Waters is survived by:
Husband: Michael Waters of San Augustine, Texas
Sons
Jonathon Holman of San Augustine, Texas
Demarcus Holman of San Augustine, Texas
Step-son: Jamison Holman of Silsbee, Texas
Daughter: Crystal Hooper of Nacogdoches, Texas
Step-Daughters:
Tonya Holman Rhodes of Silsbee, Texas
Jermikeline Waters of Nacogdoches, Texas
Matravia Waters of Atlanta, GA
Shaniquia Waters of Houston, Texas
Eight grandchildren
Grandmother: Nettie B. Tanner of San Augustine, Texas
Brothers:
J. R. Burrell (Alice) of Lufkin, Texas
Hughie Burrell (Faye) of San Augustine, Texas
Murry Burrell (Gloria) of Houston, Texas
Johnny Burrell (Leatrice) of San Augustine, Texas
James Burrell (Mary Lynn) of San Augustine, Texas
Robert Burrell (Cheryl) of San Augustine, Texas
Judge Burrell (Ruby) of Nacogdoches, Texas
Milton Burrell (Willie Mae) of Dallas, Texas
Jerry Burrell (Linda) of Nacogdoches, Texas
Terry Burrell (Beverly) of San Augustine, Texas
Timothy Burrell (Sherry) of Dallas, Texas
Sisters:
Birda Burrell Porter of Houston, Texas
Margret Jo Burrell (Franklin Wilson) of San Augustine, Texas
As well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Services are under the direction of Percy Garner & Son Mortuary.
09/27/2016
Era Belle Bush, 95, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday September 27, 2016 at Holiday Nursing Home.
Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born September 24, 1921 in Joaquin, Texas to Daniel and Bessie (Wood) Blakenship. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Joaquin.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Bessie Blakenship, husband, Jesse Calvin Bush, Brother, Elige Blakenship and Sisters, Dorothy Plunkett, Mildred Williams and Maydell Childs and Nephews, Herbert C. Childs, Johnny Williams, Danny Plunkett, Eddie Plunkett, Billy Frank Williams & Gene Bowlin and Niece, Betty Plunkett
She is survived by:
Nephews:
Richard Plunkett & wife, Marie of Joaquin
Jerry Childs of Colorado
Merlin Bowlin of Merryville, LA
A number of great nieces, great nephews, cousins & friends
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
09/27/2016
Peggy Jean Wagstaff Dowdy, 71, of Winona, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Longview Regional Hospital in Longview.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born February 17, 1945 in Orange, Texas to Austin and Melva Jean (Sanders) Wagstaff.
She is preceded in death by her father, Austin Wagstaff, Husband, George A Sweat, Husband, Ernest Dowdy, 2 Grandchildren, James Mickeal Powers & Novy Makayla Powers and Brother, Ronnie Wagstaff, Sr.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Johnny Lee Powers, Jr. & wife, Kaylynn of Avinger
Kavin Lynn Powers & wife, Connie of Silsbee
Mother:
Jean Wagstaff of Center
8 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Brother:
Ronnie Wagstaff, Jr. of Lake Charles
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers:
Andrew Powers, Steve Cone, Darren Font,
Ronnie Wagstaff, Jr., Jay Wagstaff and Hershel Tate
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
09/27/2016
Lillian Ethel Galbreath Courtney, 91, of Timpson, Texas passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 in Garrison, Texas. She was born on September 23, 1925 in Blue Island, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ellis John and Anna (Morris) Greep. Visitation will be from 11AM - 1 PM at Taylor Funeral Home on Thursday, September 29, 2016 followed by a graveside service at 2PM at Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, Texas with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating.
Lillian married Theo Galbreath in 1945 and spent many years traveling with him during his time of serving our country in the Armed Forces. Lillian was a hard worker, spending many years working for the Housing Authority right here in Timpson, Texas. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting for her family and friends. Making sure all received something made with love by her. She loved playing cards, and definitely looked forward to playing bingo in the Garrison Nursing Home with her friends. Family will treasure the precious memories of her sweet smile, her kindness, her warmth, her energy and her love for life, family and friends.
Lillian is survived by her son, Jimmy Galbreath and wife Bernice of Tatum, Texas; grandchildren, Evelyn Stephens and husband Ernie of Dallas, Texas, Jennifer Davis and husband Bobby of Carrollton, Texas; great granddaughter, Wren Stephens; and numerous family and friends that will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Theo Galbreath, Gaylon Courtney; and brother, Willard Greep.
To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.
Family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr, Timpson, Texas 75975.
09/26/2016
Jerry R. Phelps, 65, of Center, Texas passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, in Longview, Texas.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, September 29, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Center, Texas with Rev. Karen Jones officiating. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas with Ron Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston County Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas.
Mr. Phelps was born September 15, 1951, in Sweetwater, Texas to Burnis Nathan (Cotton) Phelps and Pearly Katherine Roberts Phelps. He was a resident of La Marque, Texas for 28 years and graduated as a La Marque Tiger in 1969. He attended Sam Houston State University and served in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the La Marque Jaycees.
He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Center, Texas were he resided for 37 years. He had three careers including the petrochemical business with Amoco Oil, the poultry industry with Holly Farms and 22 years as an independent Borden Dairy Distributor. Mr. Phelps was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed duck hunting and fishing. He was a founding member of Shelby County Ducks Unlimited.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pam Phelps of Center.
Daughter: Valerie Ogle and husband, Tommy, of Longview
Son: Nathan Phelps and wife, Amber, of Center
Grandchildren:
Maggie and Mollie Kate Ogle
Kiptyn and Baylin Phelps
Brothers-in-laws:
Richard Sutton and wife, Karen, of League City
Russell Sutton and wife, Donna, of Pearland
Cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Burnis Nathan Phelps and Pearly Katherine Roberts Phelps
Brother: David Phelps
Pallbearers for the funeral service will be Josh Phelps, Mike Pate, Ryan Smith, Jarrett Smith, Cody Bell, Chris Shimek, David Lacey, Caleb Wright, Kameron Decoteau, Jeromy Lawrence and Josh Woods.
Honorary pallbearers are Willie Bill Kirkpatrick, Doyle Bell, Rodger Bell, Richard Sutton, Russell Sutton, Garry Carter, Gary Bell, Dan Hill and all those that shared a hunting blind with him.
Memorials may be made in his name to First United Methodist Church, 211 N. Porter Street, Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/26/2016
Jimmie Ruth Sellman, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday September 23, 2016 and was pronounced on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Alvin, Texas after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Moss and Bro. Ronnie Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at the Sellman Family Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Tuesday starting at 10 am at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.
She was born June 26, 1933 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Texas to Thomas M. and Ethel Irene (Moore) Phillips. She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1950. She was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Jimmie's love for each and every one was truly larger than life itself and her love for God poured out through her generosity and her sweet smile and loving touch. She gave us all strength and courage to survive all of the roads through our lifes journeys to stand together and to be strong. She loved singing and humming songs and most importantly, reading the Bible, sitting on the front porch in the mornings drinking coffee and watching the animals. She also loved fishing and spending time with family and friends. She was the most loving, caring and selfless woman. So many speak of unconditional love, our mother showed it daily in her life. We remember her laughing many times when we were out as a family shrimping all the way down the pier and my dad would say the phone is ringing and mom would take off running half way up the pier before realizing there is no phone out here. She was a wonderful cook she made the best homemade biscuits of anyone. She loved the outdoors, her flowers and plants, and all her stray and wild cats. She enjoyed playing games and the company of her friends.
She is preceded in death by parents Tom and Ethel Phillips, husband Henry Ennis Sellman Sr. , daughter Lois Turner, daughter Phyllis Reed , grandson Brent Thomas Sellman, sister Francis Eddins and brother Thomas Henry.
She is survived by
Children:
Sharon Johnson and husband Gil of Dime Box
Henry Ennis Sellman Jr. and wife Debbie of Shelbyville
Bill Sellman and wife Kim of Azle
Betty Barnes and husband Tiny of Alvin
Patti Campise and husband James of Pearland
Dottie Rhoads and husband Steve of Alvin
Sister:
Doris Chandler of Shreveport, LA
20 Grandchildren 29 Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Pallbearers:
J.R. Beaver, Neil Beaver, Henry Charanza, Tad Sellman, Billy Barnes
Justin Barnes, Michael Whitlow, Dustin Whitlow & Tucker Rhoads
Honorary Pallbearers:
Ennis Sellman, III, Dereck Campise, Ennis Sellman & Bill Sellman
09/26/2016
Mrs. Ida B. Burrell Waters, age 61, of San Augustine, Texas. Mrs. Waters passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at CHI St. Luke Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.
Services are still pending at this time.
09/22/2016
Manuel Soria-Lara, 66 of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday morning, September 20, 2016 at his residence.
Funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Triumph Church in Center with interment at Thompson Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas with Rev. Richard McCowin officiating. Wake will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Community Funeral Home in Center.
He is survived by:
Wife, Ruth Soria of Shelbyville
Sons:
Christopher (Ruthie) Suell of Shelbyville
Manuel (Sheena) Soria of Shelbyville
Daughter, Natalie Polley of Shelbyville
10 Grandchildren
7 Sisters and 2 Brothers
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
09/21/2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Mae Gardner (51), of Center, Texas, will be Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:00pm at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Center, Texas (623 Martin Luther King Drive). Elder Cleon Williams will be officiating. Mrs. Gardner died Friday, September 16, 2016 at a local hospital in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Mrs. Gardner is survived by:
1 Son: Michael Gardner of Center, Texas
1 Daughter: Candace Harper of Center, Texas
3 Sisters: Dorothy McCollister (Leo) of Tyler, Texas
Dorothy Lavearn Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Darlene Gardner of Shelbyville, Texas
3 Grandchildren: Ma’Kenzie Dodd
Ma’Kiyah Hubbard
Natalie Gardner
2 Uncles: Tom Gardner (Katy) of Shelbyville, Texas
Lucky Gardner (Wilda) of Center, Texas
2 Aunts: Betty Sanders (John) of Center, Texas
Pauline Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Visitation: Friday, September 23, 2016 at Hicks Chapel
Committal: St. John Baptist Cemetery, Africa Community
Repass: Bright Morning Star Baptist Church
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
09/21/2016
Tommie Lou Cosby, 77, of Holly Lake Ranch, TX passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 in Tyler, TX. She was born Tuesday, August 3, 1939 in Crow, TX to the late John William “Pete” Shoemaker and Delores McKneely Shoemaker.
Mrs. Cosby attended Holly Brook Baptist Church. She was a member of Concerned Women for America, Board of Directors for Cedar Memorial Gardens, a girl scout leader, softball coach and Sunday School teacher.
She is survived by:
husband, Wayne Cosby of Holly Lake Ranch, TX
two sons, David Cosby and wife Laurie of Diana, TX, Danny Cosby and wife Kellie of Raleigh, North Carolina
daughter, Debra Cosby Lane of Dallas, TX
two brothers, Larry Shoemaker of Collinsville, TX and John Shoemaker of Comfort, TX
four granddaughters, Molly Cosby, Katie Cosby, Ashley Lane and Tiffany Lane.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 2:30 PM at Holly Brook Baptist Church in Holly Lake Ranch, TX. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd. Tyler, TX 75701 or Cal Farley Boys Ranch Po Box 1890 Amarillo, TX 79174.
09/20/2016
Margie McMkinzie Chessher, 83, of San Augustine, TX passed away in San Augustine, TX September 16th, 2016. Margie was born March 28, 1933 in Shelby County, TX to Jack Blackmon and Audrey Taylor. She retired from Deep East Texas Electric Co-op and was affiliated with Liberty Hill Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 17th from 5PM til 8PM at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, TX. Services will be held Sunday, September 18th at 3:00PM at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, TX. Burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Bro. Frank Holrath and Bro. Welton Blackmon Officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Teresa Mckinzie Smith & Husband Robert Glenn Smith of Cypress, TX
Grandchildren: Cole Smith & Wife Krissi; Jordan Smith; Noelle Smith
Great-Grandchildren: Noble Paul Smith; Lillian Doniece Smith
Brothers: Jerry Blackmon of Lufkin, TX; Welton Blackmon of Patroon, TX
Sisters-In-Law: Linda Blackmon; Alice Ann Blackmon; Hazel Mckinzie
Brother-In-Law: Buddy Gray
Step-Children: Philda & Steve Adams; Jackie & Donnie Fountain; Cecil & Gena Chessher; Tommy Chessher; Earl Chessher Jr.
Numerous Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren of The Chessher Family
Special Friends: Jeanette Miller; Mrs. Billie Anders (Colonial Pines Room-Mate)
Host Of Nieces & Nephews; Family & Friends
Beloved Pet: Sparky
She was preceded in death by her parents: Jack & Audrey Blackmon, husbands: Elton Mckinsie & Earl Chessher, infant twin sons, sister: Helen Gray, nephews: James Grey & Mark Nckinzie and niece, Ernastine Couglar.
Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
09/20/2016
Funeral services honoring the life of Victor Gerald Files, 90, will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA with Reverend Jon Lord officiating. Burial will follow at Prude Cemetery in Mansfield, LA. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 6:00 till 8:00 PM.
Gerald was born on February 13, 1926 to Walter and Emaline Wall Files and passed away on September 18, 2016 in Mansfield, LA.
Gerald was a WWII Navy Veteran and also a horse and cattle rancher his whole life. He ran landing barge landing troops in Okinawa. Gerald was a Judge for American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association, and American Appaloosa Association. Gerald was also published in numerous horse publications.
Preceding Gerald in death were his wife Jacqueline Files; parents Walter and Emaline Files; brothers, George Files, Leon Files, and sister, Edra Krute.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his son Jim Files and wife Amanda of Stanley, LA; daughter, Vicki Jernigan and husband Adam of Center, TX; sister, Agnes Sutch of FL; 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one special niece Carolyn Allen of Wasilla, AK.
09/20/2016
Henry Herbert Stephens Jr., 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Stephens was born March 8, 1956, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Henry Herbert Stephens Sr. and Barbara Ann Owens Stephens. He served in the United States Navy. Mr. Stephens loved working, fishing and spending time with his family.
He is survived by
Wife: Lisa Stephens
Daughter: Stephanie “Tunkin” Stephens McMiller and husband, Herbert
Special Daughters and Son:
Kimberly Gibson
Lindsey Weaver
Joshua Vail
Granddaughters:
Kayla “Dala” McMiller
Tysheania “Ty” McMiller
Dashia “Deja vu” McMiller
Sisters:
Frances Ann Sewell
Wanda Owens
Brothers:
Mike Owens
Gary Owens
Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law:
Carolyn Cooley
Mike Clark
Connie Smith
John Clark
Luke Clark
Charlotte Griffith
Maxine Lester
Special Family:
Fannie Hughes
Theresa Whiteside
Angela Hughes
Wayne Hughes
Larry Jack Hughes
Preceded in death by
Parents: Henry Herbert Stephens Sr. and Barbara Ann Owens Stephens
Brothers: Billy Stephens, Randy Stephens
Pallbearers will be Joshua Vail, Shawn Whiteside, Colton Bragg, Shane Whiteside, David Bragg and Clint Crocker. Honorary pallbearers will be Marquette Cagle, Bobby Collins, Tony Flynn, John McBride, Delbert Matthews and Gene Vail.
The preferred florist of the family is Hughes Florist 936-598-9949.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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09/20/2016
Graveside service for Frank Allen Alpha, 71, of Houston, Texas, son of the late Frank Adam and Erma Lucille (McCracken) Alpha, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Mt. Olive Cemetery, 4417 CR 4054, Timpson, TX. Frank passed away September 17, 2016 in Houston, Texas and was born March 15, 1945.
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.
09/16/2016
Jane Fulmer, 60, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away in Nacogdoches, Texas on September 12, 2016. She was born November 4, 1955 in Carthage, Texas, the daugher of Barron Brooks and Tommie Wall Brooks Methvin.
Growing up and resididng in Timpson, Jane attended Timpson High School. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She married Mr. Kenneth Fulmer, spending 38 years with him until his passing in 2012. Ms. Jane enjoyed watching TV, spending time with her children, and especially her grandchildren.
Jane is survived by:
Sons:
Kevin Fulmer, of Nacogdoches, Texas
Justin Fulmer of Nacogdoches
Jeremy Fulmer of Iowa Park, Texas
Mother, Tommie Methvin of Timpson, Texas
Sister, Kathy Burns and husband Lynn of Joaquin, Texas
Grandchildren: Kolby Owens, Matthew Thorne, Cheyanne Porter
A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her father, Barron Brooks, and brother, Barry Brooks.
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.
09/16/2016
Alberta Pleasant, 88 of Center, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Green Acres Nursing Center.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 1pm at Triumph First Pentecostal Church, Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop Zep Swindle officiating.
She is survived by:
Son, Cleveland (Sherry) Booth of Shelbyville
Brother, James Howard of Shelbyville
4 Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
09/15/2016
Dean Powdrill, 59, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in San Augustine.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin.
Mr. Powdrill was born January 25, 1957, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to Truitt Lacy Powdrill and Helen Marie Jeans Powdrill. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by:
Son, Michael Shane Powdrill of Louisiana
Brothers and Sisters:
Judie Irish and husband, Harold, of Joaquin
Sue Morris and husband, Joe, of Huxley
David Cockrell and wife, Betty, of White Oak
Ray Powdrill and wife, Cindy, of Henderson
Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Truitt Lacy Powdrill and Helen Marie Jeans Powdrill
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to assist with funeral expenses.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/15/2016
Roger Dale Vaco, 57, of Carthage, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016, at his residence.
Mr. Vaco was born March 13, 1959, in Conroe, to Edker Owen Vaco and Mary Frances Oliver Vaco.
He is survived by
Daughter: Jennifer Moore
Stepson: James
Sisters:
Betty Mills and husband, Pete
Linda Ferguson and husband, James
Ruthie Abernathy
Shirley Simmons
Brother: Jerry Vaco
Special Nephew: Christopher Casteel and wife, Deborah
Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, grandchildren and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Wife: Cleta Claudean Vaco
Parents: Edker Owen Vaco and Mary Frances Oliver Vaco
Brothers: Johnny Vaco, Ronald Ayers
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/15/2016
Mrs. Paulyne L. Evans of Tenaha, Texas, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. Funeral service for Mrs. Paulyne L. Evans will be Saturday, September 17, 2016 at St. John Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas at 1:00pm. Rev. Chandler Pettis pastor and Rev. J. T. Harris will be officiating. Paulyne L. Davis Evans was a devout Tenahanian born and reared here, the daughter of the late Edgar “Ed”, and Anna Cartwright Davis. Her mother passed away in her infancy. She was reared by her grandmother, the late Mary Ballard, and an Aunt, the late Annie B. Harper.
Paulyne was a member of St. John Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas. She lived within steps of the building. Paulyne served as: Missionary President, member of the finance committee, Christian educator, choir member, and avid Bible scholar.
She attended Booker T. Washington High School where she graduated with academic honors. She earned a BA Degree from Bishop College in Marshall, Texas in the Social Sciences and a minor in Education. She received her MA Degree from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. She entered the teaching profession in 1947-1948 at BTW where she remained until integration in 1967. She became an instructor at THS in 1967-1968 remained in the system until complete retirement in 2004; spending 56 years in the local system.
She was a dedicated person, a lover of people and has a faith in God that supersedes her non-identified concern for anyone who seeks her help. She was an excellent teacher of both social and Christin education having attended some twenty plus National Baptist Congress and conventions. Her honors are too numerous to name, but it is safe to say that her many honors bespeak her character and her work.
Some of her honors at THS are: Named favorite teacher several times; Teacher of the Year, and served as speaker of the THS 8th Grade Graduation of two occasions.
A few other affiliations are: Member of St. John Baptist Church, served Shelby County Unit of TSTA as President, secretary, Human Relations chair person, and District Human Relations Chairperson, member of Retired Teacher Associates, most ancient Matron of Paphas Count #179, Tenaha Queens Mary of Lilly Sweet Place #86 and District Deputy Grand Matron of District 4, Dean of the East Texas Bethel Baptist District Congress of Christina Education. She was also one of the Commissions of Tenaha Housing Authority. She is one of the partnerships of the Historic Hicks Mortuary in Center, Texas.
Paulyne was married to the late Jimmy Ross Evans of Wichita Falls; he was a graduate of Bishop College, Georgetown University Washington, D.C. with a Doctorate for Maryland University, all in the natural and biological sciences. He retired from Walter Reed Hospital as a microbiologist.
Paulyne leaves behind numerous relatives and friends.
Visitation: St. John Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas, Friday, September 16, 2016 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Committal: St. John Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas
Repass: Tenaha High School in Tenaha, Texas
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
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