Obituaries
06/29/2017
Paul W. Harvey, 77, of The Grapevine Community of San Augustine, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, in Hemphill.
Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Little Flock Cemetery in San Augustine County with Bro. Don Moore officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Harvey was born June 27, 1940, in Hemphill, to Columbia Harvey and Lennie Morris Harvey. He was a member of Bronson Masonic Lodge #893, Sharon Shrine in Tyler and Grapevine Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by
Daughter: Sandy Sparks and husband, Shad, of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Caleigh Sparks of Shelbyville
Cayden Sparks of Shelbyville
Aunt: Verlene Cartwright of San Augustine
Special Cousin: Billie Sue Ziegler Bass of Hemphill
Numerous cousins and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Parents: Columbia Harvey and Lennie Morris Harvey
Sister: Winnie Ruth Harvey
One Infant Sister
Pallbearers will be fellow masons.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/29/2017
Dorothy Annette Mathews, 77, of Center, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Murphree and Bro. David Long officiating. Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.
Mrs. Mathews was born September 7, 1939, in Avinger, to Boyd Starrett and Ruth Wilson Starrett. She retired as a manager from Bealls after 20 years of service. Mrs. Mathews enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time with her dachshund, Shotzie. She was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by
Children:
Rodney Mathews and wife, Denise, of Center
Spencer Mathews and wife, Teresa, of Kountze
Nancy Smith and husband, Frank, of North Richland Hills
Grandchildren:
Matt Scales and wife, Sarah, of El Paso
Trey Scales and wife, Chelsey, of Amarillo
Lindsay Clark and husband, David, of Abilene
Amber Mathews of Center
Allen Mathews and wife, Anna, of Center
Kennedi Mathews of Kountze
Reagan Mathews of Kountze
Great-Grandchildren:
Abbye
Hannah
Eva
Neil
Mckinley
Karsten
Zeah
Rylee
Brynlee
Kayden
Kamren
Sister: Maurice Clark and husband, Chester, of Terrell
Special Aunts:
Bobbie Simmons of Athens
Kathryn Taylor of Beaumont
Brothers-in-law:
Johnny Mathews and wife, Lorelei, of Huxley
Don Mathews of Sour Lake
Preceded in death by
Husband: Elmer Mathews
Son: William “Bill” Mathews
Parents: Boyd Starrett and Ruth Wilson Jones
Pallbearers will be Matt Scales, Trey Scales, Allen Mathews, David Clark Jr., Stephen Ewing, Billy Mac Wilson and Steve Cockrell. Honorary pallbearers will be Joaquin Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary.
A special thanks to the staff and friends of Lakeside Assisted Living for their special love and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Jackson Missionary Baptist Church, Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and Lakeside Assisted Living.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/29/2017
Sutton Elizabeth Windham was born June 27, 2017. She entered Heaven's gates and into the arms of Jesus on the same day.
Sutton is survived by:
Her mother Peyton Windham
Brothers:
Grayson Danely
Lunden Page
Sister: Carter Taylor
Grandparents: Jeremy & Joy Fleming
Great-grandparents:
Jerrell and Sharon Fleming
Bobby and Beth McCauley
Marshall and Bertha Windham
Uncles:
Jayden Fleming
Jarren Fleming
Jaxon Fleming
Clay Fleming
Services will be announced at a later time. For a brief and fleeting moment an angel touched the ground with tiny wings and halo and sweet soft angel sounds blessing the lives of others in beauty and in grace those who saw the angel knew God had kissed her tiny face. The angel came for reasons we may not understand, a journey so brief with gifts so great and guided by God's hand, so rest now tiny angel, your work on earth is through in the beauty of God's perfect love we saw His gift in you.
Kornerstone Funeral Directors, Plainview, Texas.
06/28/2017
James (Jim) Emmett Scott, 78, of Lake Jackson, Texas passed away peacefully June 25, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday June 28, 2017 at Restwood Funeral Home. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday June 29, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Clute, Pastor Josh McGee officiating.
Jim was born October 10, 1938 in Timpson, Texas to Lizzie and Leroy Scott. Being raised on a farm, Jim learned at an early age to grow and nurture vegetables, especially tomatoes. Until his passing, he raised a beautiful garden and proudly shared his fresh vegetables with family, friends, and admirers who would frequently stop by.
Jim is a graduate of Timpson High School, Panola Junior College and Stephen F. Austin State University. Shortly after graduation, he entered the Air Force in November 1961. He was stationed at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas where he met the love of his life, Sharon. They were married January 26, 1968.
Jim & Sharon settled in Lake Jackson, where he worked at DOW for 30 years until his retirement in 1996. They have three children and seven grandchildren, and he enjoyed spending precious time with each of them. Jim was a loving father and grandfather who loved to fish and hunt. He spent countless weekends in the Texas Hill Country deer hunting with family and friends. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Clute for 50 years where he enjoyed being an usher and taking care of the church grounds. He had a passion for taking care of others and his selfless nature will never be forgotten.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Edward Scott and wife Elizabeth, Benny Mack Scott and wife Doris Faye, Bob Scott and wife Mary; Sister Oleta Weber; and brother-in-law Dallas Burgay.
He is survived by his wife Sharon Scott; two sons Mike Scott and wife d'Arcey, Mark Scott and wife Mary; daughter Melanie Helms; seven grandchildren, Colton and Kamryn Scott, Makenzie and Dawson Scott, Haley, Taylor and Hayden Helms; sister Estelle Burgay; two brother's-in-law James Weber, Jerry Beckham and wife Jeana, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers are Mike Scott, Mark Scott, Colton Scott, Dawson Scott, Hayden Helms, and Truman Bowles.
Special thanks to IPH Hospice Care for their compassionate care during his final days.
Through www.restwoodfuneralhome.com we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories of James (Jim) Emmett Scott with the Scott Family.
06/28/2017
Brandi Mills, 30, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Galveston.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Levi Cohorst officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Brandi was born September 10, 1986, in Nacogdoches, to Bubba Lewis and Celeste Mills Lewis. She was a dedicated mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Brandi was a CNA at Holiday Nursing Home. She loved her patients and coworkers. Brandi loved spending time with her kids, family and friends. She loved to read, play softball, play cards and shop. Brandi made a profession of faith, accepting God as her Savior, when she was twelve years old at First Baptist Church of Haslam. She believed in the power of prayer to give her strength during her fight. Her favorite verse was Isaiah 41:10, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of righteousness.”
She is survived by
Children:
Hunter Harris of Joaquin
Henley Harris of Joaquin
Parents: Bubba and Celeste Lewis of Joaquin
Sister: Amanda Kirby and husband, Rick, of Joaquin
Brother: Justin Lewis and wife, Jennifer, of Joaquin
Grandparents: Thad and Lenora Mills of Gary
Aunts:
Sheri Lewis of Joaquin
Deidra Swift of Evadale
Uncle: Timothy Mills and wife, Stephanie, of DeBerry
Niece: Paisley Kirby of Joaquin
Soon to be Nephew: Elliot Lewis of Joaquin
Numerous cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Grandfather: Harold Lewis Sr.
Grandmother: Sandra Ross
Aunt: Candy Cox
Uncle: Jerry Lewis
Pallbearers will be Phil Jones, Bo Posey, T.J. Swift, Jody Warren, Taylor Mills, Shawn Murray, Robert Floyd and Josh Swift. Honorary pallbearers will be Casey Adair, Randy Woodcox and Gary Simpson.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/28/2017
Dick Ezra Parker, 99, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at his residence
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in Tenaha with Rev. Matt Cecil officiating. Military honors graveside service will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Shelby County under the direction of VFW Post 8904. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Parker was born April 30, 1918, in Tenaha, to J. T. Ford Parker and Bessie Bogard Parker. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Parker enjoyed quail hunting and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. He was an excellent story teller. Mr. Parker was a member of First United Methodist Church in Tenaha. He was a lifetime cattleman and enjoyed spending time on his farm.
He is survived by
Sons:
Mike Parker and wife, Pam, of The Woodlands
Bob Parker of Tenaha
Clay Parker and wife, Linda, of Carthage
Grandchildren:
Kate Novian
Stephen Parker
Richard Parker
Brandy Abernathy
Connie David
Brittany Parker
8 Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Wife: Mary Parker
Parents: J. T. Ford Parker and Bessie Bogard Parker
Brothers: Forrest Parker, J.T. Parker, Ben Parker, Ford Parker Jr., Harry Parker
Sisters: Edith, Ethel, Derrell, Mary Lee, Ruth, Frances, Charlyce
Pallbearers will be Mitch Menefee, Joe Lynn Williams, Brack Harrison, Richard Parker, Dustin Abernathy and Dalton Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Browning, Roland Cross, Charles Hooker, John Griffin, Guy Griffin and Wade David.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/28/2017
Sue Williford Evans, 61, of Whitehouse passed away, Monday, June 26, in Longview after a very lengthy illness.
Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 30, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine with visitation from noon till service time with the Reverands Nathan Briggs and Weldon Blackmon officiating. Interment will follow in the Dickerson Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas.
Sue was born in Center, Texas, to the late Chester Williford and Loraine Davis Jones on December 4, 1955. She retired from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches after almost 20 years of service as an accounts payable clerk. Sue was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend and will be very much missed.
She and Calvin Evans married December 4, 1990, and enjoyed twenty-six and a half years together. Sue is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Angela Robin Shoalmire, brothers: Eddie Williford and Curtis Williford. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include: husband, Calvin Evans of Whitehouse, son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Mary Shoalmire of Converse, LA., step-daughter and son-in-law, LeeAnna and Corey Farmer of West Virginia, and the joy of her life five grandchildren: Dylan, Robyn and Randi Shoalmire, Zach and Steven Farmer and also other very special family members: sister-in-law, Sue Williford of Austin, step-mother and husband, Elaine and Joe Yarbrough of Tenaha; step-sisters and husbands: Connie Fletcher of Tenaha, Debbie and Allen Sims of Shelbyville, Kathy Lee of Timpson, Patricia Bush of Center, and Donna and Bobby Penny of Tenaha and stepbrother and wife, Danny and Vonda Windham of Nacogdoches, brothers-in-law and wife, Elton Evans and Charles and Barbara Evans of San Augustine; Sisters-in-law and husbands, Maxine and Billy Rogers and Patsy and Carrol Adkins of San Augustine, and a very special and dear friend Becca Hamblett of Quitman along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
There will be a visitation at Cottle Funeral Home in Troup, Texas; Thursday June 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral Services under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home Troup and Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine.
Memorial contributions may be be made to the Dickerson Cemetery Association, 526 CR 4250, Bronson, Texas 75930.
06/27/2017
Dicie Louise McGown, 83, of Center, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Andy Wilson, Bro. Barry Rankin and Bro. Todd Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Mrs. McGown was born March 13, 1934, in San Augustine, to William Lawrence McNeil and Gladys Poindexter McNeil. She was a member of Woden Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by
Son: Buddy McGown and wife, Sherryl
Daughters:
Connie Belrose and husband, Lonnie
Anita Mauldin and husband, J.W.
Kay Hass and husband, Tim
11 Grandchildren
24 Great-Grandchildren
5 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Husband: Drew McGown
Parents: William Lawrence McNeil and Gladys Poindexter McNeil
Sister: Carmel Daisy Murray, Grace Greer, Jimmie Lawrence
Brothers: Marcus McNeil, Arnold McNeil
Pallbearers will be Steve Lawrence, Brent Greer, Seborn Greer, Clinton Layton, Ronnie Belrose, Donnie Belrose, Randy Wise and Billy Wise.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/26/2017
Tiffany Luman, 48, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017, at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Miss Luman was born February 12, 1969, in Center, to Royce Lavon Luman and Dorothy Nell Graves Luman.
She is survived by loving friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to assist with final expenses.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/25/2017
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Rhiddlehoover, 85, of Carthage, Texas will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Restland Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-2:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service. Mrs. Rhiddlehoover died June 24, 2017 in Carthage, Texas.
Mrs. Alice Lenora Ramsey Rhiddlehoover was born September 2, 1931 in Shelby County, Texas. She was one of six children born to the marriage of Ernest Bryan and Kathleen Dunaway Ramsey. She was raised in Timpson graduating high school there with the class of 1948. Alice received both her Bachelors and Masters in Social Studies from Stephen F. Austin State University. She would marry the love of her life Thomas Howard Rhiddlehoover, May 31, 1968 and they would celebrate 49 years together.
Her career as an educator would begin in Andrews, Texas followed by one year teaching at the Army military base school in Stuggard, Germany. She would continue to teach In Katy and Carthage Independent School Districts. Alice and Howard were loyal members of the Pisgah United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Ernesteen Walker, Doris Cassidy, Glen Ramsey and two infant siblings.
Mrs. Rhiddlehoover is survived by her devoted husband, Howard Rhiddlehoover of Carthage; sister-in-law, Yvonne Carter and husband Reid of Carthage; brother-in-law, Sam Reed of Rockhill; nieces, Deanna Humphrey of Anahauc, Martha Murtz of Moore, Ok, Rhonda Gates of Houston, Regina Humphries and husband Charles of Carthage, and Roxann Reed of Rockhill; nephews, Maurice Cassidy of Greenville, and Dick Walker of Anahuac; other great nieces, nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.
The family requests donations to: Heartsway Hospice, 437 W. Panola, Carthage, Texas 75633. An online guestbook may be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com
06/23/2017
Vicki Lynn Thomas, 70, of Center, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Cedar Yard Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Ms. Thomas was born November 14, 1946, in Center, to Levi Arvin Williford and Lois Marcelle Folsom. She enjoyed her farm, her garden and her grandchildren. Ms. Thomas was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by
Children:
Julie Corder
Robert Michael Corder Jr. and wife, Lynette
Grandchildren:
Macie Belrose
Lucas Jardon
Amanda Nicole Corder
April Renee Frick
Justin Tyler Corder
Mother: Lois Marcelle Folsom Chambliss and husband, Leo
Step Mother: Delcie Williford
Brothers and Sister:
Dianne Nutt
George Williford
Charles Williford
Numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Father: Levi Arvin Williford
Half Brothers: Lewis Williford, Robert Williford
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/21/2017
Janice Melton, 73, of Spring, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2017 in Spring. She was born on November 26, 1943 in Houston, Texas to William Robert McGarity and Annie Mae Martin McGarity. Funeral service for Ms. Melton will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Tennessee Presbyterian Church in Timpson, Texas. Interment will follow at Tennessee Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Tennessee Presbyterian Church.
Janice is survived by:
Her son: Duane P. Downing and wife, Gini
Daughter: Sheryll D. Estes and fiancé, Torrance Price
Brothers:
Mike McGarity and wife, Pat
Dr. Donald McGarity and wife, Bonnie
Timmy McGarity and wife, Sandra
Sister: Linda Kinkle and husband, Dan
The family is being served by Laird Funeral Home in Nacogdoches, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.lairdfh.net
06/21/2017
Dennis Ray Gardner (56) of Houston, Texas, died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at a local hospital in Houston, Texas.
A memorial service will be Friday, June 23, 2017 at 12 o'clock noon at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. A funeral service will be Saturday, June 24, 2017 at All Peoples' Funeral Home at 12 o'clock noon in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be at 11:00 am on Saturday at All Peoples' Funeral Home.
Mr Gardner is survived by:
Wife: Erma Betts, Gardner of Houston, Texas
Children: Shametray Betts, Shilisa Betts, Elizabeth Gardner, & James Hurley III all of Houston
Mother: Betty Sanders (John) of Center, Texas
Stepmother: Emma Shirlene Brittian of Crockett, Texas
Siblings:
Valerie Hudson (David) of Henderson, Texas
Sugarman Gardner (Debra) of Center, Texas
Atoshia "Shanek" Ayers of Center, Texas
David Brittian of Baltimore
Murray Brittian of Baltimore
Elmira Pickrom (Carlos) of Crockett, Texas
Uncles: Tom Gardner (Katy) of Shelbyville, Texas and Lucky Gardner (Wilda) of Center, Texas
Internment: Houston Memorial Gardens 2426 Cullen Blvd., Houston, Texas 77581
Repass: 6039 Sunrise Light Lane, Houston, Texas 77048
Hicks Mortuary and All Peoples' Funeral Home located 5654 Reed Road, Houston, Texas 77033 are announcing funeral services.
06/20/2017
Carolyn M. Austin, 86, of Apex, died on June 18, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gaston, County a daughter of the late Franklin B. McArver ad Margaret Knox McArver.
Carolyn was a member of Apex United Methodist Church. She received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Primary Education from Lenoir Ryne College. She taught Elementary Education in Hickory Public School Systems. She enjoyed spending time with her family and BINGO on Monday evenings.
Carolyn was predeceased by her husband Edward B. Austin in 2011.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Amy Lockman and husband Michael of Waco, TX
Meg Camp and husband James of Center, TX
Son, David Austin and his wife Beth of Cary
Six grandchildren:
Jay Camp and wife Taylor of Katy, TX
Amy Camp of Spring, TX
Megan Camp of Forney, TX
Ben Austin and wife Kathleen of Apex
Chris Austin and wife Monica of Durham
Katie Austin of Cary
Great-grandson, Jackson Edward Camp of Katy, TX
Brother, Frank McArver and wife Linda of Austin, TX.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 23, 2017 at Glenaire Retirement Community, 4000 Glenaire Cir, Cary, NC 27511.
A graveside service will be held 11:30 am Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Glenaire Retirement Community or to the Apex United Methodist Church.
06/19/2017
Kenneth Sanders, age 82, lifelong resident of Center passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his residence in Center.
Services will be 3p.m. Friday, June 23, 2017, Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bennie Boles officiating. Private family graveside and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Center following the service. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service starting at 2 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.
He was born December 2, 1934 in Center, Texas to parents, Herbert Loraine Sanders and Tennie “Dutch” (Brookshire) Sanders. Kenneth graduated from Center High School and was a 1955 graduate of The University of Texas. After graduating he worked at his father’s stamp store in Center for several years. He owned and operated Sander’s Food Store located on the South side of the Center square for twenty years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Dutch Sanders and his son, Kenneth Sanders, Jr.
He is survived by:
Wife of 61 years, Tharon (Nelson) Sanders of Center
Children:
Lisa Sanders Massey and husband, John H. Massey of Kerrville
Shari Sanders Smith of Colorado Springs, CO
Angela Sanders Howard and husband, Thomas of Center
Grandchildren:
Eric Massey and wife, Nancy
Kristen Massey
Ashlynn Smith and Anslee Smith
Wesley Howard and Emily Howard
Sister, Frances Lee Jones of Houston
Nieces: Cathy Murray, Elizabeth Broyles and Deanna Jackson
Special Cousins:
David Smelley and wife, Dorothy
Dr. Jim Smelley and wife, Carol
Abbye Lynn Branch and husband, Tom
Charles Neal Evinger
Buddy Nelson
In lieu of flowers family request donations be made in memory of Kenneth Sanders to the charity of your choice.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/19/2017
Meliton Lira, age 51 of Center, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 in Jacksonville.
Services are pending at this time.
He was a member of Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai
Among his survivors include:
Wife, Maria Lira of Mexico
9 children:
Juan Lira and wife, Cristine
Alex Lira and wife, Anasilva
Ceasar Lira
Yesenia Lira Gutierres and husband, Alejandro
Gerardo Lira
Maria Lira
Blanca Lira
Belinda Lira
Poloma Lira
14 Grandchidren
Brother, Antonio Lira
Numerous other relatives and friends
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/19/2017
Bobby Bartlett was born April 10, 1947 in Freeport, Texas to Woodrow Wilson Bartlett and Evelyn Landry Bartlett. He died June 17, 2017 in Garrison, Texas
Services will be held 1:00 pm, Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the Caledonia Church. Visitation will be one hour before service 12:00-1:00 pm.
Bobby married his best friend Darleen on August 1974 they were married for 42 years. After they were married Bobby was accepted as a Game Warden in May 1976 and he served until May 1996. He was loved and respected by many and will be deeply missed.
Survivors:
Wife: Darleen Bartlett of Garrison, Texas
Sisters:
Betty Bartlett of San Antonio, Texas
Brenda Bartlett of San Antonio, Texas
Jackie Wiley of Oregon
Numerous other relatives and friends
Honorary Pallbearers: Kenny Lamb, Ken Ramsey, Glenn Ramsey, Toby Ramsey, Nathan Ramsey, Steven Ramsey, Gus Irwin, Ronie Degges
He was preceded in death by parents
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Caledonia Cemetery, P.O. Box 535, Garrison, Texas 75946
Family being served by Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas
06/19/2017
James Randall “Randy” Windham, 56, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2017, at Reynolds Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Windham was born June 30, 1960, in Center, to Willie Everett Windham and Jenny Marie Reynolds Windham. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by
Son: David Hendricks and wife, Shelby, of DeBerry
Grandchildren:
Brylee Hendricks of DeBerry
Brynley Hendricks of DeBerry
Father: Willie Everett Windham of Center
Sister: Kay Lawson and husband, Garry, of Center
Brother: Donald Everett Windham and wife, Sherree, of Dayton
Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Mother: Jenny Marie Reynolds Windham
Brother: Michael Windham
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to assist with final expenses.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
06/19/2017
Mildred “Millie” Warr, age 81, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with her son, Bro. Bobby Warr officiating and her grandson, Billy Warr assisting. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born December 24, 1935 in Shelby County in the Choice Community to parents Luther Wilbur and Evie Lena (Askew) Wright. She worked at Sears for many years and she was a homemaker. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents Luther and Evie Wright, three brothers; E.C Wright, Scotty Wright and Bruce Wright, four sisters; Norma Bass, Fran Clark, Verlene Barlow and Nell Williams.
She is survived by:
Husband of 65 years, Robert Oren Warr of Center
Sons:
Bobby Warr and wife, Karen of Center
Wesley Warr and wife, Rhonda of Center
Grandchildren:
Billy Bob Warr and wife, Sarah of Henderson
Micah Warr and wife, Katya of Henderson
Sharayah Warr of Center
Cooper Warr and wife, Crystal of Center
Cody Warr and fiancée, Lauren of Center
Great-Grandchildren:
Braydon, Kaiden, Ileigha, Lex, Eden and Elissa
Carolina, Cannon, Christian, Lilly, Caidi and Aiden
Brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Gene and Kay Warr of Gulfport, Mississippi
Sister-in-law: June Jones of Nacogdoches
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Pallbearers: Jeff Warr, Brent Warr, Micha Warr, Cooper Warr, Cody Warr and Brent Clark
Honorary Pallbearers: Dan Cook, Larry Williams and Robert Bruce Windham
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
06/16/2017
Donald T Burrows passed away Thursday June 15, 2017. Don was a father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, banker, community leader, mentor and friend to many. He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on May 29, 1937. He was proud to be a 5th generation Texan.
He attended Nacogdoches schools, Kilgore College and is a graduate of the School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University.
Don spent most of his professional career as a banker on Galveston Island. He began his career as a collector for GMAC then became a loan officer at Moody National Bank before moving to First Hutchings Sealy National Bank as a Vice President and loan officer. He finished his Galveston career as Chairman of the Board and CEO of American Bank. While in Galveston he was a member of the Optimist Club, Lions Club, Galveston Planning Commission, Galveston Historical Commission, board of trustees at O'Connell High School and he and Jo Ann served as Captains of the Treasure Ball. He also was proud of the fact that he gave many of the young people of Galveston their first job and also taught them the values of good credit, making many of them their very first loans. For many years he came in to O'Connell Junior High School and gave students a brief lesson on "Money & Banking".
After his children completed their high school educations he moved back to East Texas to the family farm. He became President and CEO of First State Bank in Timpson where he completed his banking career. He served as a member of the Timpson City Council, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, volunteered at the annual Frontiers Day Festival and loved his community and the people in it. He was also personally active in restoring many of the old buildings on the Timpson Town Square.
Donald T Burrows is survived by his loving wife Beverly Jean Burrows; son, Don Burrows, Jr and wife Kim; daughters, Cindy Burrows Cappa and husband Mike, Terri Burrows Martin and husband John; grandchildren, Amber Janak Black and husband David, Dustin Janak and wife Amber, Ryan Janak, Hannah Janak, Nathan Janak, Heather Gray, Brittany Dupree and husband Jason, Kaela Hudman, Donald T Burrows, lll and wife Sarah and Payton Rae Burrows; two nieces, Jana Burrows and Kay Burrows; 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Don loved his family above all else and was thrilled when they would all come together for celebrations. He was the provider, protector and patriarch of his growing family.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Jo Ann Burrows; parents, the late Judge Carl S. Burrows and Agnes Lowery Burrows; brothers Carl S. Burrows, Jr. and Erwin Earl "Bubba" Burrows.
Pallbearers are Donald T. Burrows, III, Dustin Janak, Ryan Janak, Nathan Janak, David Black and Bayley Black.
Honorary Pallbearers are Jerry Wood, Kenneth Prince, Doug Connelly, Mike Cappa, and John Martin.
The Burrows family would like to thank all of his caregivers. Especially his beloved wife Beverly Burrows who was always by his side during these last few months, Brittany Dupree, Heather Gray, Shauna Windham Sanford, the medical team at UTMB's Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston and the caring and compassionate nurses Peggy, Rebel and Maureen At Methodist St John's in Clear Lake.
Services will be held Friday June 23rd at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas with family visitation beginning at 1pm and a funeral service At 2pm officiated by the Rev. Doc Lazarine. Burial will follow at the Weaver Cemetery.
To convey your condolences or sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net.
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