Obituaries
07/19/2017
Alice Louise Vaughn, 70, of Timpson, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 21, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Charles Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
Mrs. Vaughn was born June 15, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to William Fleer and Auvis Maudelle McCleroy Fleer. She loved to get together with her family to shell peas. Mrs. Vaughn especially loved her grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Tenaha.
She is survived by
Husband: Thurman Vaughn of Timpson
Father of her children: Doug Dolan of Huxley
Sons:
Andrew Dolan and wife, Lindy, of Whitehouse
Brandon Dolan of Huxley
Grandchildren:
Seth Dolan
Kinsey Dolan
Rhett Dolan
Kailey Dolan
Allison Dolan
Cole Dolan
Brother: Steve Fleer of Olympia, Washington
Step-Sons:
Mark Vaughn and wife, Christine, of Milam
Chad Vaughn and wife, Angela, of Shelbyville
Step-Grandchildren:
Samantha Vaughn
Travis Vaughn
Jacob Lamb
Lindsey Vaughn
Hannah Vaughn
Megan Vaughn
Step-Great-Grandchild: Oakley
Preceded in death by
Parents: William Fleer and Auvis Maudelle McCleroy Fleer
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: George and Nola Vaughn
Sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Dailey, Georgie Dailey
Brothers-in-law: Dexter Vaughn, Gerald Wilbert, Frank Lombardino
Pallbearers will be Jason Harvey, Matt Matthews, Seth Dolan, Charles Anderson, Chris Vaughn, Chad Vaughn, Lonnie Dailey and Greg Wilburn. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Green, Rhett Dolan, Jackie Vaughn, Dexter Vaughn, Billy Paddie, Thomas Harvey and Cole Dolan.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/16/2017
Verna Lou Moore Snider, was born on October 10, 1925 to William “Bill” Moore and Pearl Anderson Moore. She was called home peacefully on July 15, 2017 after many years of failing health.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home to celebrate her life. A graveside service will be held immediately following at New Hope Cemetery, where Mrs. Snider will be laid to rest. Services will be led by Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Son Windham.
Pallbearers will be Matt Snider, Josh Snider, Aaron Liker, Jesse Liker, Jake Liker and Rusty Layton.
A loving Mother, homemaker, and Mammaw, but most importantly she was a child of God. Verna Lou enjoyed preparing meals for her family in years past. Her chicken and dressing during the holidays, Sunday roast, and sugar toast were the best. Over the years when her health was kinder to her, she loved to work outdoors push mowing her yard and caring for her roses. She also enjoyed watching “The Young and the Restless” and westerns on television. Back in the day, she would stay up half the night doing word finds, reading books, or sewing quilt blocks together. She thoroughly enjoyed listening to music of all genres, but she had a deep love for gospel music and ice cream. Her favorite flower was a rose, and her favorite color was red. Devoted mother, forgiving, head strong, and a caregiver were just a few of her attributes. Anyone that knew her could admire her strength.
Mrs. Snider had an unwavering faith in God and she loved the Lord. She had been a member of a local Baptist church for close to forty years. She had rarely ever missed a service until her health forced her into being home bound. Those close to her have fond memories of her marking each sermon in her Bible with a red pen, and singing alto in the choir.
Verna Lou was predeceased by many loved ones, including her husband of 50 years, Jessie J. Snider; sons, Jerry W. Snider and his wife Bobbie Baker Snider, James E. (Butch) Snider; son-in-law, Elmer Moore; great grandsons, Jarrod Paul Snider and Augustus Cade Belrose (whom she named “Little Buck”); sisters, Claudia Miller and husband Marshall, Maxine Douzat and husband, Eddie, Syble Jernigan and husband Earl, Jeanette Raimond, Dorothy Stuart; brothers, Waymon Moore and wife Helen, John “Son” Moore and wife Fronie, Allen Moore; several nieces and nephews.
Verna Lou is survived by her daughters, Norma Moore of Segno, Sandra Harvey and husband Mark of Montana. Surviving sons include Billy Snider and wife, Debbie of Center, Travis Snider of Center, Gary Snider of Center. She leaves behind one daughter-in-law, Vicky Snider; one sister-in-law, Gloria Moore of San Augustine. She had seven children, seventeen grandchildren, thirty three great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. She was a very blessed woman and her entire family will never truly know how much they were loved. Her idea of family included all those that loved and cared about her.
Verna made a decision in 1975 to take an early retirement from E.L. Bruce when her daughter-in-law, Bobbie, was diagnosed with cancer. She chose to stay home and help care for her grandchildren, Chris and Pam. Bobbie was called home later that year. In 1979, tragedy struck again when her son Jerry lost his life in a horrific automobile accident. Verna raised Chris and Pam fully as her own from that moment forward and would not have it any other way. She was proud of them both and loved them dearly. She fulfilled a promise made to their Mother to always take them to church. Every time the doors were open, they were in the house of the Lord, later resulting in them surrendering their hearts to God and they were saved. Mrs. Snider leaves behind her two cherished and loved children that she called her own; son, Chris Snider of Center; daughter, Pam Hall and Shawn of Timpson. The foundation of hard work, determination, perseverance and love for the Lord are just a few of the characteristics she passed on to them.
Many nurses and care givers have graced her home through the years, most of which she truly adored. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the staff at Affinity Hospice, Holiday Nursing Home, A Pineywoods Home Health, Dr. Pokala, and all of the local physicians for their care. The family thanks you for your loving support and prayers through this journey. Mrs. Snider made a lot of good friends. Let us not forget to mention her great niece, Sarah Lloyd, and Brenda Hebert who provided loving assistance with their care through Affinity Hospice. The family gives them their greatest gratitude. The H.B. Bounds family was her neighbors for over 50 years, and that friendship will forever be cherished as well.
The family especially wants to thank all those that made the effort to come and pray with Mrs. Snider throughout the years; especially Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Son Windham. It was a tremendous blessing that can never be repaid.
Watson & Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements; the family thanks them for the kindness they have shown.
Be still and know that I am God. - Psalm 46:10
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/14/2017
John “Johnny” Arthur Blunt of Grand Cane, LA went home to be with the Lord peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Visitation will be Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA from 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM. Celebration of life will be at 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Stanley, LA with Rev. Kathy Fitzhugh and Rev. Richard L. Tull officiating. Graveside will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Grand Cane, LA.
Johnny was born June 24, 1943 in Grand Cane, LA to Lawrence and Pearl Blunt. He and his brother Bubba owned and operated Blunt Lumber Co.; a trade passed on to them by their father. He will be remembered as a successful businessman and farmer who had a deep love of land and cows. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was full of life, full of knowledge, always smiling and never met a stranger. He had an infectious laugh and wonderful sense of humor. He always had a good story to tell to anyone who would listen. You would always know when Johnny entered the room. From the time he was a young boy he loved to work and he worked till God called him home. His love of the farm and his strong work ethic will live on through his boys and grandkids, whom he cherished.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Pearl Blunt.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife Linda; his three sons, John Blunt Jr. and wife Laura, Jason Blunt and wife Becky, Jeremy Blunt and special friend Jessica; nine grandchildren, Whitney Wright and husband Ryan, Brittany, Megan, Cash, Serah and Deven Blunt, and Amanda Hill, Blake and Caroline Lawrence; two great grandchildren, Rylynn and Bailiegh Wright; brothers, Bubba Blunt and wife Sandra, Jimmy Blunt, and Jerry Blunt; sisters, Frances Scruggs and husband Joe, Linda Owens and husband Arnold and Deborah Meisner; his baby girl, Rosebud; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Honoring the life of Johnny as pallbearers will be John Blunt, Jr., Jason Blunt, Jeremy Blunt, Deven Blunt, Cash Blunt, Colin Broadus, Lawrence Blunt and Connie Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Whitney Wright, Brittany, Megan, and Serah Blunt, Amanda Hill, Max Upchurch, Don Higgs, Kerry Duke, Joey Register and Craig Register.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Joyce Feagin and her nurses, Melanie and Gloria, and also Superior Hospice of Mansfield.
In lieu of flowers the family requests for donations to be made in his memory to the charity or cause of your choice.
One last word from Johnny……”Ahightsum then, Talk to you later!”
Services under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Mansfield, Louisiana.
07/13/2017
Geraldine (Gerry) Powdrill, 78, of Timpson, Texas passed away on July 12, 2017 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born October 8, 1938.
Geraldine was born to Lessie Hughes Lovelady and Elliott Lovelady in Blytheville, Arkansas. She was raised by her stepfather, Rual Shepherd and Lessie Lovelady. Geraldine graduated from Burdette High School in 1956. It was that summer that she met Howell Lee Powdrill at the Eaker Airforce Base in Blytheville. Lee known as “Tex” and Geraldine married on October 8, 1956. Her Arkansas family did and continues to call her Geraldine and her husband Lee, was always known as “Tex,” being from Texas.
Gerry and Lee lived in San Antonio and settled in Huffman, Texas when Lee was transferred with the FAA with the opening of the new airport in Houston. They raised their family on Lake Houston. At that time Gerry was a full-time housewife and mother; the hardest job ever and she excelled at it. She worked outside of the home for a short time at Home Telephone Company in Humble, Texas, but returned to her full-time job as housewife.
Gerry and Lee retired to Timpson in the 1980’s. Gerry was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church where she served as Church Secretary. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and she took special pride in organizing and overseeing crafts at Vacation Bible School for many years. She loved coming up with new ideas each year and spent many hours getting the materials ready for the art classes.
Gerry was very active in ladies bowling and it was part of her life for over 40 years. She was a member of the Sassie Lassies team where she traveled to tournaments and won several championships as well as a state championship. She enjoyed canasta, bunco, and getting together with her friends often. She also had a quick mind and tried to always watch Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.
Gerry had a green thumb and could stick just about anything in dirt and the next thing you knew she had a beautiful plant growing. She tended to her flowers and for many years had gorgeous roses and many flower gardens. She loved to travel and she and her husband went to Haiti, St. Thomas, and the Virgin Islands on a cruise. She enjoyed a trip to Hawaii and it was the flowers there she talked about most often. There were the trips with her square dance group through the years, and the trip to London with her daughter Melody. Gerry was a wonderful cook. There really wasn’t anything she couldn’t master. Anyone that ever had her cooking often asked for her recipes, which she was glad to share. Some of her family’s favorites were her hot water cornbread, chicken and dumplings, Lessie dressing, peas and cornbread, and tator tot casserole.
Gerry and Lee’s passion was their time they spent with their square-dancing group, and the Do-Si-Do Club. They had danced back in the 60’s, took a break while raising their children, and then after retirement took up square dancing again. They made many lifelong friends and traveled to dances all over the country. No one could twirl Gerry around the dance floor like her husband Lee. She got to be a mother twice, raising her two children and then she raised her two granddaughters, Kara and Kylie whom she loved very much. She often talked about them to friends. Gerry loved God, loved her family, and loved life. She was a strong woman. She was Geraldine, Gerry, Miss Gerry, Mother, Best Friend, Nannie, and now she is an Angel.
Gerry was a beloved wife to Lee for over 48 years. She is preceded in death by her spouse, Howell Lee Powdrill; mother, Lessie Hughes Lovelady Shepherd; father, Elliott Lovelady; step-father, Rual Shepherd; brother, James Lovelady; and nephew, Michael Eldridge.
Left to cherish her memories and carry on her legacy is:
Her daughter: Melody Dannette Powdrill of Shreveport, LA
Son: Keith Brian Powdrill of Timpson, TX
Granddaughters:
Kara Dannette Powdrill of Timpson, TX
Kylie Lynn Powdrill of Timpson, TX
Sisters-in-law:
Marcia Kesterson and husband Hollis of Longview, TX
Louise Hudson of Timpson, TX
Nephew: Jimmy Lovelady of Fayetteville, AR.
Others left to treasure our sweet Gerry are cousins and extended family, her church family, and friends. She will be greatly missed and will always be loved.
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.
07/13/2017
Mrs. Bernice Evans Maxey, age 95, of San Augustine, Texas. Mrs. Maxey passed away on July 11, 2017 at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral Service will be Monday July 17, 2017 1pm at Garner & Son Chapel with interment to follow at Roberts Cemetery with Rev. Clifford Davis, Officiating.
Visitation will be Monday, July 17, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. until service time at Garner & Son Chapel.
Survivors include:
Son:
Weldon Maxey of San Augustine, Texas
Daughter:
Sherry Maxey of San Augustine, Texas
2 Grandchildren
1 Great-Grandchild
As wall as a host of other relatives and friends.
07/13/2017
Pearline Clay, 80, of Center, Texas passed away on July 12, 2017 in Center. She was born on September 9. 1936 in the Waterman Community to Grover Clay and Monnie Mae Helton Clay.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Waterman Cemetery with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfuneralhome.com.
07/12/2017
Sister Oma Lee Kyles, 100, of Center passed away Monday evening at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
Services will be 1pm Friday, July 14, 2017 at St. Paul Baptist Church in Center, Tx.
Interment will follow at McWilliams Cemetery Shelbyville, Tx. with Elder Robert Gipson officiating.
Sister Kyles is survived by:
Daughters:
Joyce Ann Bolton (Jerry) Lathan of Center, Tx.
Billie Ruth Kyles of Silsbee, Tx.
Brother: Charles Henry Kyles of Silsbee, Tx.
Three Grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
07/11/2017
Winifred “Windy” Whitlock, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Center, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Karen Jones officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.
Mr. Whitlock was born January 26, 1929, in the Neuville Community of Shelby County, to Richard Calvin Whitlock and Mary Dee Bailey Whitlock. He was a member of both the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star for over sixty-five years. He was of the Christian faith.
He is survived by
Sons:
George A. Whitlock and wife, Joan, of Little Rock, Arkansas
David W. Whitlock of Center
Grandchildren:
Celeste Montoya of Silsbee
Jon Whitlock of Beaumont
Samantha Whitlock of Beaumont
Rusty Short and wife, Amanda, of Little Rock, Arkansas
Great-Grandchildren:
Jayden Montoya
Lillian Montoya
Dominic Montoya
Caleb Short
Lauren Short
Preceded in death by
Wife: Daphine Slatter Whitlock
Parents: Richard Calvin Whitlock and Mary Dee Bailey Whitlock
Sister: Ann Panhow
Pallbearers will be brother masons. Honorary pallbearers will be Basil Slatter, Rondal Slatter, Buddy Slatter, James Welch, Kim Welch and Charles Ray Conway.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, 1501 W. Division Street, Arlington, Texas 76012.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/10/2017
George E. LaBoyteaux went home to be with The Lord on July 9, 2017. He passed away at his home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, surrounded by family who loved him.
He was born on June 19, 1939, in New Castle, Indiana, to Mr. William and Myrtle LaBoyteaux. He was an ordained Minister and a well-loved member of The Lighthouse Church in Sulphur Springs.
Services to be held on July 13 with visitation from 12 noon until 1:30 and services following in the Chapel at Watson and Sons Funeral Home 1554 Hwy 7 East. Services officiated by Bro. Neal Cochran and Bro. Rudy Rodriguez.
He is survived by: his wife, Joyce Ray LaBoyteaux, daughters Deborah and husband Wayne Posey, Charlotte and husband Kevin Parent, son, William LaBoyteaux and wife Carrie, step children, Wanda and husband James, Terrie and husband Ronnie, Eddie and wife Olga, Michael and wife Carrie, his brother Bill and wife Wanda LaBoyteaux, sisters Terrie, Dixie, Linda and Marie, numerous grand and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by the mother of his children Mrs. Thelma LaBoyteaux, parents William and Myrtle, sister, Pat LaBoyteaux and two great-grandsons, Luke and Logan Morris.
Pallbearers are Wayne Posey, Daemeon Gerald, Jonathon Morris, Michael Kolbe, Sam Kolbe, Brack Davidson and Clint Sanchez.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/10/2017
Louisa Ingram Jenkins, 91, of Tenaha, TX, passed away on Friday afternoon, July 7, 2017, at her home in Tenaha. She was born on Aug. 21, 1925, in San Augustine County to the late James Ingram and Rosia Dupree. Mrs. Jenkins attended San Augustine Schools growing up and later attended college. She married Clifford F. Jenkins on July 8, 1940, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 2006. Mrs. Jenkins worked in the San Francisco Bay area as an occupational and private nurse for many years. She moved back to Tenaha over 40 years ago from Pacifica, CA. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of Smith Chapel Baptist Church in Timpson. She was preceded in death by daughters, Legatha Demings and Mary Moore; sons, Clifford, Alvin, and Danny Jenkins; and sister, Rosie Jane Blount.
Survivors include sons, Rochester Jenkins and wife Gladys Jo of Tenaha, Calvin Jenkins and wife Dorenia of Freemont, CA, and Willis Grace; daughters, Rosie Drake and husband Roy of Tenaha, Vivian LaBlanc and husband Wayne of Murrieta, CA, and Barbara Sanchez of Tenaha; sister Mary Carter of Princeton, TX; numerous, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Smith Chapel Baptist Church, 919 CR 4707, Timpson, TX with Rev. Mario Osby officiating. Interment will follow in the Jenkins Memorial Cemetery (Bulison Ranch) 152 CR 4644, Tenaha, TX. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home in Carthage.
Serving as pallbearers are Mrs. Jenkins’ grandsons and flower girls will be her granddaughters.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.
07/10/2017
Patricia Ann Lampley, 66, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Tenaha.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Ramah Missionary Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery.
Mrs. Lampley was born August 13, 1950, in Noble, Louisiana, to Joe McDonald and Ruby Woolsey McDonald. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Ramah Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir.
She is survived by
Husband: Larry Herbert Lampley of Tenaha
Children:
Sandra Lynn Runnels and husband, Toby, of Shelbyville
Larry Paul Lampley and wife, Cheyenne, of Tenaha
Mandy Marie Fox and husband, Stacey, of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Cody Lampley and wife, Lacey
Sarah Hodge and husband, Johnnie
Destinee Harrison and husband, Mikey
Haven Wall and wife, Marissa
Alexx Bynum and husband, Dalton
Molly Runnels
Daphne Runnels
Zack Runnels
Lucas Fox
Bailey Lampley
Trevor Lampley
Devon Lampley
Wesley Fox
Kristin Lampley
Malarry Lampley
Great Grandchildren:
Kinley Jane Lampley
Brooklyn Cheyenne Bynum
Mother: Ruby McDonald of Noble, Louisiana
Brothers:
Calvin McDonald and wife, Tammy, of Marshall
Doug McDonald and wife, Sandra, of Tenaha
David McDonald and wife, Pat, of Tenaha
Jimmy McDonald and wife, Felicia, of Zwolle, Louisiana
Sister-in-law: Pam Gray and husband, John
Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Father: Joe McDonald
Brothers: Joseph McDonald, Alvin McDonald
Sisters-in-law: Mary McDonald, Bobbie Ann Murrill
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Herbert and Beatrice Lampley
Nieces: Wendy McDonald, Donna Peace
Nephew: Don Hataway
Infant Nephew: Nathan McDonald
Pallbearers will be Jason McDonald, Wade McDonald, Matt Hataway, Clint Merchant, Jeffrey Ebarb, Damian McDonald and Danny McDonald. Honorary pallbearers will be C.J. McDonald, Jed McDonald, Toby Runnels, Stacey Fox and Dylan Barbee.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Mrs. Lampley’s name to Ramah Missionary Baptist Church, 131 CR 4475, Tenaha, Texas 75974 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/08/2017
James Ray Trent, 65, of Center, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017, in Nacogdoches.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2017, at Spanns Chapel Cemetery in Center with Maxie Eaves officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Trent was born December 12, 1951, in Altus, Oklahoma, to James Henry Trent and LaMerle Spann Trent. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by
Sisters:
Jane Trent of Center
Judy Fenton and husband, Bill, of Center
Nieces and Nephews:
Kasi Trent of Center
Brian Fenton of Center
Kevin Fenton of Center
Amanda Trent of Center
Stefani Trent of Center
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: James Henry Trent and LaMerle Spann Trent
Brother: Johnny Trent
Sister: Angela Trent
Pallbearers will be Ricky Sims, Jimmy Deal, Ronnie Gragg, Mark Tidwell, James Luman and Jacob Kay.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/07/2017
Evelyn Green, 68, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017, at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 10, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Center.
Mrs. Green was born August 21, 1948, in Joaquin, to Eiland Jones and Bennie Estella Reynolds Jones. She loved making flower arrangements, baking cakes and spending time with her family.
She is survived by
Husband of 48 years: Huey Green of Center
Children:
Herman Snider and wife, Melissa, of Tyler
Dewayne Green and wife, Lynda, of Meridian, Mississippi
Grandchildren:
Chris Snider
Christina Snider
Casey Snider
David Young
Krystal Pruitt
Jennifer Bennett
14 Great-Grandchildren and one on the way
Brothers:
Larry Dale Jones
Larry Eugene Jones
Donald Wayne Jones
Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Eiland Jones and Bennie Estella Reynolds Jones
Sisters: Sue Pilgrim, Mary Lathi
Brother: James Jones
Pallbearers will be Larry Jones, Richard Pilgrim, Raymond Odom, James Seekford, Danny Riddell and Billy Riddell.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/06/2017
Charles A. Hightower, 77 of Center, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Hospice in Pines, Lufkin, Texas.
Visitation will be held 9am until 11am Saturday morning, July 8, 2017 at Triumph Church with funeral service to be held at 11am. Interment at Thompson Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas with Elder Charles A Hightower officiating.
He is survived by:
Sons:
Clifford Brown of Center
Charles Ray Hightower of Houston
Daughters:
Zora Mae Hightower (Bobby) of Houston
Debra Ann Hightower of Humble
Mary D. Hightower (David) of Houston
15 Grandchildren
20 Great-grandchildren
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
07/06/2017
James K. Greer, 66, of Center, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Houston.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Bobby Bressman and Bro. Josh Sanford officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Greer was born November 16, 1950, in Nacogdoches, to Thomas Bill Greer and Bettye Smith Greer. Mr. Greer was a 1969 graduate of Diboll High School. He received both a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Education degree from Texas A&M University. After 26 years of serving as a County Extension Agent for Agriculture & 4-H, he retired from the Texas Cooperative Extension Service in 2003. He continued his passion for serving youth and the agriculture community in Shelby County after retirement. He became a popular local radio personality with his daily program on KDET in Center called Agriculture This Morning. He served as deacon at First Baptist Church in Center, taught the 7th and 8th grade boys Sunday School class and was a devoted supporter of the youth programs at the church for over 20 years, leading many youth to Christ through those years.
An avid Aggie, he and his family attended Texas A&M Football games every season for 40 years. He officiated high school football for 20 years with the East Texas Chapter of the Texas Association of Sports Officials. In recent years, he served as Life Coach for the Center ISD athletic program. He was elected to serve on the Center ISD School Board in 2014 and served as President since elected. He served as a board member for both the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and the Shelby County Farm Bureau for many years. He often judged poultry shows across East Texas and was very involved with the East Texas Poultry Festival show and sale. As a 3rd generation cattleman, he operated Greer Charolais with his family, marketing Charolais bulls to commercial cattlemen and traveling throughout Texas and the nation showing Charolais cattle. In all of his endeavors, he demonstrated his love of God, family, youth and cattle.
He is survived by
Wife: Becky Greer of Center
Children:
Collin Greer and wife, Courtney, of Shelbyville
Kristen Clark and husband, Greg, of Rio Vista
Grandchildren:
Carter Greer of Shelbyville
Camille Greer of Shelbyville
Mother: Bettye Greer of Diboll
Sister: Jean McCollum and husband, Michael, of Naples, Florida
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Father: Thomas Bill Greer
Pallbearers will be John Henry Holloway, Jason Locke, John Michael Burns, Terry Scull, Bryan Wages and David Koonce.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to James Greer Youth Ministry Memorial, First Baptist Church, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935 or James and Becky Greer Scholarship, Center Roughrider Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 152, Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/05/2017
Funeral service for Mr. Eric Q. Thomas, (54) of Amarillo, Texas will be Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 2:00pm at Triumph The Church & Kingdom of God in Christ (921 Daniels St. Center, Texas 75935). Mr. Eric Q. Thomas is a 1981 Center High School graduate. Mr. Thomas departed his life in Amarillo, Texas on June 22, 2017. Elder, Joe B. Mitchell will be officiating.
Thomas is survived by:
Siblings:
Evelyn Cooper of Tyler, Texas
Dr. Clyde Thomas of Tyler, Texas via Omaha, NE
Geraldine Steel of Center, Texas
Deloris Stripling (Verlon) of San Augustine, Texas
Shirley Johnson of Carthage, Texas
William Thomas, Sr. (Maria) of Tyler, Texas
Sarah Coats of Tyler, Texas
Joyce Michelle (Joe) of Garland, Texas
David Thomas (Andrea) of Dallas, Texas
Emma Byrd of LaPlace, Louisiana.
Visitation at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, July 7, 2017.
Committal will be at West View Cemetery, Center, Texas. Repass at Triumph The Church and Kingdom of God in Christ in Center, Texas.
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
07/05/2017
Johnnie Mildred Lout Hutto, of Waskom, Texas passed away on July 3, 2017 in Carthage, Texas. She was born on May 24, 1929 in Center, Texas to Lee Lout and Leona Fleming Lout. Funeral services for Mrs. Hutto will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Blakely officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home.
What is a “Legacy”? We all will leave a legacy when we leave this earth, but Johnnie Hutto will leave many legacies because she was a servant of God and a strong pastor’s wife in a supporting role, never wavering from the task or path that God had ordained her to follow. She will leave her footprints on so many hearts, but her most prominent legacy will be her love for Southern Gospel Music, which she shared to the masses. Johnnie learned to play the piano as a little girl sitting on her daddy’s lap while he worked the pedals for her and showed her the keys. She became self-taught as she rose to the top of the peak of pianists in Southern Gospel music. Quite simply, she was one of the best to sit at the ivories. There are many singers out there today because Johnnie practiced with them for hours to help them blend their voices and music.
Johnnie Hutto answered the call of God to be a servant. She served to God’s approval and always put others before herself. She has left that frail human body in exchange for a Heavenly Body. She has no pain. She is already gathering all the gospel singers who have gone on to Heaven, and she is assembling a Heavenly Choir that will soon be standing at the Portals of Glory singing the most beautiful songs ever heard as God calls His Children to come Home. We will see Johnnie Hutto at the piano directing the choir as we enter into the Pearly Gates.
Johnnie is survived by:
Her beloved husband: Jake Hutto of Carthage, Texas
Children:
Larry Hutto of Georgetown, Texas
Randy and Lynn Stone of DeBerry, Texas
Grandchildren:
Brent Hutto and wife, Julie of Mineola, Texas
Troy Hutto and wife, Alice of Columbus, Ohio
Cynthia McCarroll and husband, Brian of Tipp City, Ohio
Great-grandchildren:
Justin McCarroll
Bradley McCarroll
Zachary McCarroll
Corey Hutto
Sisters:
Jean Lout Jackson of Benton, Louisiana
Tommie Lout Rohrer and husband, Jim of Sacramento, California.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Leona Lout, brothers and sisters, Maurice Lout, P.L. Lout, James Lout, Laverne Lout Smith, Willie Ruth “Bill” Rouvaldt, Birdie Crocker, and Walter Lout Wilburn and Lucille Lout.
Pallbearers for Mrs. Hutto’s service will be Lee O. Savage, Randy Stone, Luther Conway, Ed Tweedie, Roger Reneau, and Carlin Caldwell.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfuneralhome.com.
07/03/2017
Hubbard Sam “Bo” Porter, 77, of Broaddus, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 1, 2017, in Broaddus.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Military honors graveside service will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Center under the direction of VFW Post 8904.
Mr. Porter was born May 1, 1940, in Center, to Hubbard Sam Porter Sr. and Roxie Jackson Porter. He proudly and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps for twenty years, doing two tours of duty in Vietnam. He retired as head maintenance from Texas A & M and also worked for Southern Pacific Railroad. Above all, his proudest accomplishment was being a husband, dad, pawpaw and olpaw. He loved everyone and was dearly loved.
He is survived by
Daughter: Bambi Bailey of Broaddus
Grandchildren:
Scott Bailey and wife, Tina
Derik Lanicek and wife, Brittany
Rusty Lanicek and wife, Laila
James Bailey and wife, Charnea
Josh Bailey and wife, Megan
Samantha Cardenas and husband, Estefano
21 Great-Grandchildren
Sister: Cossette Martin
Sisters-in-law:
Edna Porter
Trish Jowell and husband, Kent
Nancy Hill
Deanie Johnson and husband, Gary
Brother-in-law:
Robert Woodall and wife, Barbara
Ken Buchanan
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Wife: Sandra Porter
Son: Darryl Porter
Son-in-law: Tommy Bailey
Great-Granddaughter: Hailey Kitsmiller
Parents: Hubbard Sam Porter Sr. and Roxie Jackson Porter
Brother: Bobby Porter
Sisters: Gwen Murray, Margie Barber, Opal Adkinson, Jackie Sanford
Pallbearers will be Scott Bailey, Derik Lanicek, James Bailey, Josh Bailey, Estefano Cardenas and Kent Jowell. Honorary pallbearer will be Rusty Lanicek.
Thanks and God Bless for all of the prayers and blessings. We love y’all.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/03/2017
Bettie Jean Cogswell, 82, of Keithville, Louisiana, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Mike Stowell officiating.
Ms. Cogswell was born December 18, 1934, in Conroe, to H.O. Busby and Ruby Lera Lowe Busby. She loved reading, gardening, shopping, sewing and playing solitaire. She was of the Catholic faith.
She is survived by
Sons:
Michael Cogswell of Keithville, Louisiana
Ricky Cogswell of the Sardis Community of Shelby County
Grandchildren:
Nicole Hamner and husband, Matthew, of Chireno
Misti Lynn Hogue of Center
Andrew Michael Cogswell of California
Great-Grandchildren:
Tassie Hamner
Tatum Smith
Troy Hamner
Talleen Hamner
Sisters-in-law:
Joyce Cogswell
Linda Lawler
Nephew: Robby Hill and wife, Wanda
Niece: Keela Cogswell Johnson and husband, Mike
Numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Son: Randy Cogswell
Parents: H.O. Busby and Ruby Lera Lowe Busby
Sister: Millie Hill
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
07/01/2017
James Lowell Bogue, 84, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 in Timpson, Texas. He was born on June 14, 1933 in Timpson, Texas to Joseph Alexander and Ollie (Stilley) Bogue. Funeral services for Mr. Bogue will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas with Bro. William Dee Daniel and Bro. Richard Jones officiating. Visitation will precede the service from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church.
Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson, Texas.
James was born and raised in Timpson, Texas. He graduated from Timpson High School in 1950 at the age of 16. Mr. Bogue pursued his love for football and attended Panola College on a football scholarship before transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University to pursue his football career along with obtaining a Master’s in Education. James married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Ann Young, in 1951. He and Barbara had three wonderful children. James spent over 40 years in Education serving as a Coach, Principal, and Superintendent at multiple school districts, including, Woodsboro, Central Heights, Garrison, and Timpson before retiring.
After retirement, he continued to serve many Districts around the surrounding areas. Mr. Bogue enjoyed all outdoor activities. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing dominoes, and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. James loved the Lord and loved people, especially his family. He was a member of the Lions Club, served on the Timpson Genealogical Library, and served as the City of Timpson Judge for many years. James continued to serve the Lord, his church, and his community until his final days. James was a member of First Baptist Church Timpson, a deacon, and held numerous positions throughout the years in his church.
James was surrounded by a family filled with love.
He is survived by:
His faithful wife of 66 years, Barbara
Daughters:
Becky Talk and husband Bill
Diane Marshall and husband Ray
Son: Dr. Donald Bogue and wife Lauralee
Sisters:
Bette Bunger
Brenda Beasley and husband Felton
Grandchildren:
Lauren Talk
Melissa Harrington and husband Mike
Evan Talk and wife Joanna
Matt Marshall and wife Jena
Nathan Marshall
Jessica Leavins and husband Chis
Angela Bogue
James Bogue
Great-grandchildren:
Aubrey and Natalie Harrington
Abilene
Boaz
Sabine,
and Fisher Marshall
Ryland
Wyatt
and Haven Leavins
Presley Aguilar
Numerous friends and family members that will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net.
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