Obituaries
10/08/2018
Charles David Alexander, 54 years old, passed away on October 4th of 2018 in Corpus Christi, TX. David was born in Center, TX on February 23rd, 1964. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Tommie LaMyrl and Charles Hershel Alexander. He is survived by his three children, Kayla, Lauren, and Joshua, and one grandchild, Kelly.
David grew up in the small east Texas town of Timpson. His teenage years were full of waterskiing and spending time on the lake with family and friends.
David entered the workforce as a floor hand on his father’s drilling rig in the early 1980s, instilling a love for the oilfield that would later give him experience in the manufacturing business.
David was a passionate follower of God and unwavering in his faith. He became a brother of the Texas Freemasonry in 2007, where he advocated and excelled in the gift of giving. David obtained many leadership positions throughout his time as a Mason, including Worshipful Master across numerous lodges in Texas. He was also the Vice-President of the Grand Lodge Audit Committee and Chairman of the 2020 Grand Masters Planning Committee.
If there was any task David loved more than his philanthropic endeavors, it was his job as a father and grandfather. His pride lived in the lives of his children and granddaughter.
In his free time David was an avid hunter. His trophy room is a reflection of the love he had for the great outdoors. Many trips were made with his daughter Lauren, son Joshua and older brother Billy. Colorado was a favorite destination.
In the early 90s David moved to Houston to work closely with his dad in the family business. Within a few years he was a 50% owner of Pyramid Alloys. Over the years David relocated the business from the Houston area to Corpus Christi where it remained open, operating dually with Timpson Tamco, Inc until David’s health prevented his active participation. For the past 6 years, David and his brother Billy and sister Teri owned and operated the business together, carrying on their parents legacy.
Funeral services will be held at 10am on Monday, October 8th, at the Al-Amin Shrine Temple in Corpus Christi, TX. Burial will be at 2pm on Tuesday, October 9th, in Patroon, TX.
Services are under the direction of Sawyer-George Funeral Home, Corpus Christi, Texas.
10/05/2018
Charletta Anne Haden Conway, 72, of Timpson, TX passed away October 4, 2018 at Community Hospice of Texas.
Anne’s Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00, Thursday, October 11, 2018, First Baptist of Timpson in partnership with Watson & Sons with Pastor William Daniel officiating. A meal will follow the service in the gym at First Baptist.
Anne was born January 15, 1946, in Liberty, TX, to Eula & Moxie Haden. Her biggest joys were her daughter, her grandchildren, and spending time with the friends she claims as family. She has been in industries such as health and retail where she thrived in taking care of others. Anne was a world traveler that has had many adventures. She is on her best adventure yet. Please join us in celebrating the memory of, Anne Haden Conway.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/05/2018
Terressa Gail Shields, 56, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018, at her residence.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Hollis Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Mrs. Shields was born June 6, 1962, in Center, to Johnny Shelton and Patsy Smith Shelton. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time on the river with her family. Mrs. Shields was a member of Old Home Church.
She is survived by
Husband: Keith Shields of Joaquin
Children:
Chase Shields of Joaquin
Justin Shields and wife, Lauren, of Shelbyville
Keith Shields and wife, Cassie, of Center
Britney Gilchrist and husband, Wesley, of Center
Cody Matlock and wife, Jill, of Center
Heather Eshliman and husband, Jonathan, of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Blain Gilcreast
Britlee Gilcreast
Kloe Shields
Kayden Shields
Dalton Shields
Demi Shields
Harley Eshliman
Brittany Levalley
Johnny Eshliman
Ethan Matlock
Sisters:
Becky Pope of Joaquin
Lou Hodges of Nacogdoches
Brothers-in-law:
David Shields and wife, Vicki, of Center
Leroy Shields and wife, Gloria, of Seguin
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Stepson: Brian Shields
Parents: Johnny Shelton and Patsy Smith Shelton
Brother: Mike Shelton
Pallbearers will be Cody Matlock, Chase Shields, Justin Shields, Josh Long, Jonathan Eshliman, and Matthew Shelton. Honorary pallbearer will be Keith Wayne Shields.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/04/2018
Funeral services honoring the life of Austin Lee Belrose, 69, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Rose-Neath Chapel in Logansport, LA with Reverend Joe Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Cool Springs Cemetery in Logansport, LA. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, LA on Friday, October 5, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Austin was born in Center, Texas to Troy and Claudia Belrose on January 19, 1949 and entered into rest on October 3, 2018. Austin served his country in the United States Army. He served with the 101st Airborne Division while in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal. Austin was retired from the oil and gas industry where he worked as a production well tester.
Preceding Austin in death were his father, Troy Belrose; mother Claudia Martin; stepfather, J.T. Martin; brothers, Bill Belrose, Truman Belrose, Roy Belrose, and sister, June Dubos.
Those left behind to cherish his memory is:
His wife of 48 years, Janet Boyd Belrose of Logansport, LA
Son: Tim Belrose of Logansport, LA
Grandson: Dustin Belrose and wife Miya of Logansport, LA
Brothers:
C.D. Belrose of Houston, TX
Red Belrose and wife Barbara of Lufkin, TX
John Thomas “Buddy” Martin of Joaquin, TX
Sisters:
Eva Fuller of Mt. Enterprise, TX
Laverne Sanders and husband Leon of Mt. Enterprise, TX
Billie Davis and husband Brent of Oletha, CO
Sister-in-law: Beverly Grimsley of Logansport, LA
A host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives along with many friends.
Honoring Austin as pallbearers will be Jason Odom, Sr., E.E. Odom, Brent Risinger, Adam Anderson, Lalo Escobar and Jason Odom, Jr.
10/03/2018
Alice Fay (Brook) Oates passed away September 29, 2018. Her love of color and flowers was evident in her gardens and paintings.
Musician, cancer survivor, artist and traveler, she is survived by:
Husband, Norman of Dallas, TX
Son, Stephen (Colleen) of Garland, TX
Daughter, Debbie (John) McGrath of Fox Lake, IL
Granddaughter, Erin (Marshall) Sheffer of Libertyville, IL
3 nieces and nephews, 2 great-grandchildren and many cousins.
A memorial service will be held October 7, 2018 at 2pm at First Presbyterian Church, 271 N. Walton St, Richardson, TX.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Texas Winds Musical Outreach or the Alice Fay Oates memorial fund at First Presbyterian Church.
10/03/2018
James Saul Cunningham, 71, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, in Center.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Bill Holmes officiating.
10/03/2018
Raymond Glenn Campbell, 76, of Nacogdoches, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Aubie McSwain and Jerry Campbell officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Campbell was born July 21, 1942, in Center, to Frank Campbell and Lizzie Huckabay Campbell. He served in the United States Army and later was an over the road truck driver for Tyson. As a hobby, he loved watching football. Mr. Campbell was a member of Blood Bought Church in Center, where he served as a deacon.
He is survived by
Wife: Inez Campbell
Brothers:
John Campbell and wife, Jenny
Jerry Campbell and wife, Melody
Ken Campbell and wife, Molly
Sons:
Joel Campbell and wife, Mindi
Ronnie Campbell and wife, Teresa
Chris Campbell
Phillip Campbell and wife, Melissa
Daughter: Stacy Mansfield and husband, Robert
13 Grandchildren
7 Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Parents: Frank Campbell and Lizzie Huckabay Campbell
Siblings: Curtis Campbell, E.C. Campbell, James Campbell, Otto Campbell, Margie Campbell, Bootsie Worsham, Billye Ruth Cather, Buster Campbell, Tommy Campbell, Coy Campbell, Maxie Campbell and Sue Davis.
Pallbearers will be Austin Rowland, Justin Campbell, Adam Campbell, Andrew Campbell, Dustin Campbell and Robert Mansfield. Honorary pallbearer will be Dylan Rowland.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/03/2018
Graveside service for James Joseph Hebert, 77, of Timpson, Texas will be held at 10 AM on Friday, October 5, 2018 with Bro. Dwayne Thornton officiating at H & H Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. Mr. Hebert passed away on October 1, 2018 in Timpson, Texas. Born February 7, 1941, in Lafayette, Louisiana to the late Howard Hebert and Ella Mae (Duhon) Hebert.
James was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. After graduating he served his country in the United States Air Force for over two years. He met the love of his life, Shelley, when she went to work for him. They were married on January 19, 1978 in Houston, Texas and remained faithfully by one another’s side until her passing in May 2016. James loved spending time outdoors, riding his tractor, fishing, or hunting. He enjoyed sitting on his porch drinking a cup of coffee admiring the deer out front. He also enjoyed reading in his spare time. James treasured time spent with the ones he loved, working on his farm, and providing for his family.
James is survived by his son, James Edward Hebert; daughters, Carolyn Hebert and husband Mike, Jeannette Miller and husband John, Sandra Rodriguez and husband Raphael; brothers, Michael Hebert, George Prejean; sisters, Sandra Morgan and husband Richard, Linda Ellis, Eula Hoffpauier and husband Larry, Maudry Halsell; numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife for over 38 years, Michele “Shelley” Hebert; parents, Howard and Ella Mae (Duhon) Hebert; brothers, Robert Hebert, Howard Hebert, Thomas Hebert, Steve Prejean; sisters, Ramona Cooper; brother in laws, Berney Halsell and Robert Cooper; and sister in law, Bambi Hebert.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.
10/02/2018
Jquadron “Scooby” Marquise Thomas, age 25, of Nacogdoches, Texas. Mr. Thomas passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 due to automobile accident in San Augustine, Texas.
Visitation and wake is from 12:30pm until 6:30pm on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Garner and Son Chapel in San Augustine.
Funeral service is 11am Saturday, October 6, 2018 at San Augustine High School Gymnasium. Interment is at Mt. Dena Cemetery with Rev. Herman Scott Officiating.
He is survived by:
Daughter: Arianna Adams Thomas of Lufkin, Texas
Father: Robert Tanner of San Augustine, Texas
Paternal Grandparents Leo and Betty Randle of San Augustine, Texas
Brothers:
Jacourtney Thomas of Nacogdoches, Texas
Dredarius Jones of Lufkin, Texas
Cedric Bell of Lufkin, Texas
Jaqualin Tanner of Nacogdoches, Texas
Magarey Randle of Houston, Texas
Tarence Randle of Houston, Texas
Sisters:
Roneeka Bell of Lufkin, Texas
Bianaca jones of Nacogdoches, Texas
LaToya Jones of San Augustine, Texas
Laquisha Ross (Mister) of Arlington, Texas
Cynitha Hall of Dallas, Texas
Faith Williams of Shreveport, LA
Kammalesia Duncan of Tenaha, Texas
Ty Burrell (Kerrick) of San Augustine, Texas
Ateisha Duncan of Logansport, LA
As well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Services are under the direction of Percy Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.
10/02/2018
Jack Bradberry, 87, of Center, passed away October 2, 2018, at his residence.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Pastor Sherry Harding officiating. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Bradberry was born July 13, 1931, in Shelby County, to Ray Bradberry and Margarete Cannon Bradberry. He retired from Bayer Corporation after 28 years of service. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Bradberry enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising cattle. Traveling was also among his favorite things to do. He was a Past Worthy Patron of Order of Eastern Star #342. Mr. Bradberry was also a member of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville for 65 years, where he served as Past Worshipful Master. He was also a longtime member of El Mina Shrine in Galveston.
He is survived by
Wife of 67 years: Billye Bradberry
Son: Billy Frank Bradberry and wife, Reatha
Grandchildren:
Jessica Bradberry
Jacklyn Bradberry
Jace Bradberry and Reece Beard
Great-Granddaughter: Brooklyn Faith Adams
Brothers:
Charles Bradberry and wife, Sharon
Marcy Bradberry and wife, Robin
Niece: Amanda Bradberry Firth
Preceded in death by
Son: Jack E. Bradberry
Great Granddaughter: Emily Hope Adams
Parents: Ray Bradberry and Margarete Cannon Bradberry
Pallbearers will be members of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Shelbyville Cemetery, PO Box 335, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/01/2018
James Joseph Hebert, 77, of Timpson, Texas passed away on October 1, 2018 in Timpson, Texas. Born February 7, 1941 in Lafayette, Louisiana to the late Howard and Ella Mae (Duhon) Hebert.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.
10/01/2018
Jennifer Joy Miller Cohenour, 67, of Beaumont, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Brad Morgan and Bro. Jeff Stull officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Cemetery in Center.
Mrs. Cohenour was born August 10, 1951, in Nacogdoches, to Melvin Mauriece Miller and Joy Holt Miller. She enjoyed spending time with and cooking for her family and friends and also enjoyed being around her cats. Mrs. Cohenour was a retired escrow officer, which provided her many connections with Realtors in Beaumont. She was a member of Forest Park Methodist Church in Beaumont.
She is survived by
Husband: Don Cohenour Jr. of Beaumont
Son: Douglas Cohenour and fiancé, Megan Jones, of Austin
Mother: Joy Miller of Center
Sisters:
Sally Windham and husband, Danny Paul, of Center
Mary Pigg and husband, Bobby, of Center
Becky Grant and husband, Jimmy, of Center
Rachel Paddie and husband, Billy, of Center
Brother-in-law: James Cohenour and wife, Kimi, of Palacios
Nieces and Nephews:
Anna Joy Shirley and husband, Brett
Clayton Windham and wife, Jackie
Analeise Pigg
Neil Pigg and wife, Kaley
Megan Grant
Jennifer Paddie
James Cohenour
David Cohenour
Aunt: Letitia Holt
A host of other family and friends
Preceded in death by
Son: Trey Cohenour
Father: Melvin Mauriece Miller
Brother-in-law: Robert Cohenour
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Donald E. and Helen Britt Cohenour
Pallbearers will be Clayton Paul Windham, Danny Windham, Jimmy Grant, Bobby Pigg, James Cohenour and Billy Paddie.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/01/2018
Graveside funeral services for Judge Charles Clay “Brick” Dickerson, 76, of Carthage, Texas will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Deadwood Cemetery with Rev. Rick Linebarger officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Judge Charles Clay “Brick” Dickerson was born July 7, 1942 in Deadwood, Texas to Lawrence Clifton and Mellie Briggs Dickerson, Sr. and passed away September 29, 2018 in Tyler, Texas. He attended Carthage High School, graduating with the class of 1960, and continued his education at Panola College, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Stephen F. Austin State University and the Southwestern College of Law.
Brick married Varonica Sue Payne on July 8, 1968 and together they celebrated 48 years of marriage until her death on September 5, 2016. Judge Dickerson served his country through the National Guard and worked as a lawyer for many years. He was elected Judge of the 123rd Federal District for Panola and Shelby counties later in his career.
Judge Dickerson enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing, and was a member of the NRA as well as a Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, June Yarbrough; brothers, Lawrence Clifton Dickerson, II and Arthur Weldon “Tuffy” Dickerson.
Judge Dickerson is survived by:
His daughter: Amanda Dickerson Martin and husband Ryan of Carthage
Brother: Larry Nathaniel Dickerson and wife Allie Fidelia of Lafayette
Sister: Wanda Nell Belcher of Houston
Grandchildren:
Hannah “Kat” Dickerson Buckner of Carthage
Sofia Elise Wallace of Carthage
Helena Lenore Wallace of Carthage
Kiaran M. Wallace of Carthage
Great-grandchild: Camden Dean Williams
Numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services are under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home, Carthage.
09/29/2018
Alma Lovett Ellington, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Good Hope Cemetery in Center with Bro. Doug Fincher and Sister Melba Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Mrs. Ellington was born December 10, 1924, in Shelbyville, to R. T. Lovett and Ethel Davis Lovett. She owned and operated Alma’s Beauty Shoppe from 1969 until 1993. Her hobbies included mowing the lawn, picking up pecans and baking cakes for the elderly. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
She is survived by:
Children:
Thomas Ellington Jr. and wife, Karen, of Houston
Jeff Ellington of Center
Connie Ellington Morrison and husband, Tem, of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Thomas Ellington III of Houston
Victoria Lynn Ellington of Washington, D.C.
Jeff Ellington II and Bobbi of Center
Chris Ellington and Emily of Center
Dawn Ellington of Center
Joseph “Joey” Ellington Williams and Shea of Center
11 Great-Grandchildren
Special Niece: Mary Jo Lampley of Center
Numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: T. O. Ellington
Parents: R. T. Lovett and Ethel Davis Lovett
5 Siblings
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Good Hope Cemetery Fund, c/o John Doggett, 1251 Busby Street, Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/29/2018
Amy Springer, 43, of Houston, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018, in Houston.
Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Garrison Funeral Home with Bro. John McGuire officiating. Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison. Visitation will be before service at 1:30.
Miss Springer was born September 10, 1975, in Houston, to George Springer and Juanita Jones Springer. She loved volunteering and playing volleyball.
She is survived by
Mother: Juanita Springer of Garrison
Brother: Edward Springer of Houston
Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Father: George Springer
Pallbearers will be Casey Cranford, Keith Cranford, Marc Cranford, Jared Kimbrough, Chris Box and Corey Lunsford. Honorary pallbearers will be Weyman Jones, Brian Jones and Jeff Jones.
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.
09/27/2018
Janet Windham Hughes, 53, of Carthage, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at her residence.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at noon.
Janet was born April 3, 1965, in Shelby County, to William Henry Windham and Alda Johnson Yarbrough. She was always learning about the newest technology, enabling her to train others through various information technology classes and consultations. Janet founded Piney Woods Photographic Society, where she was able to connect with many people who shared her passion for photography. She was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by
Husband: Edward Marshall Hughes of Carthage
Mother: Alda Johnson Yarbrough of Center
Mother-in-law and Father-in-law: Charles and Joyce Hughes of Carthage
Sister: Darla Smith and husband, Carey, of Lebanon, Tennessee
Sister-in-law: Claire Windham and husband, Micah, of Patroon
Niece and Nephews:
Brittany Breaux of Tyler
Tori Windham of Shelbyville
Wyatt Windham of Shelbyville
Sam Windham of Shelbyville
Molly Windham of Shelbyville
Uncles:
Newton Johnson and wife, Tanya, of Joaquin
David Windham and wife, Bonnie, of Nacogdoches
Special Friends: Karen and Mark Hampton of Marshall
A host of other family and friends
Preceded in death by
Father: William Henry Windham
Bonus Dad: Daniel Yarbrough
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Piney Woods Photographic Society, c/o Bobbie Jean Wood, 2671 FM 414, Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/27/2018
Graveside service for Cleon Conred Johnson, 78, of Tatum, Texas will be held at 2PM on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, Texas, with Bro. Joseph Driskell officiating. Mr. Johnson passed away on September 26, 2018 in Longview, Texas. Born May 2, 1940, in Center, Texas. Cleon is the son of the late Burtis Johnson and Vergie Mae Johnson.
Mr. Johnson graduated Timpson High School, Class of 1959. He later joined the United States Army and proudly served his country alongside his brother for their term. He returned home working as a welder. He enjoyed the outdoors. He fished occasionally, and loved working in the garden.
He is survived his son, Keith Johnson of Carthage, Texas; brothers, Leland Johnson of Longview, Texas, Alan Johnson and wife Peggy of Carthage, Texas, Lester Johnson and wife Virginia of Henderson, Texas, Larry Johnson of Timpson, Texas; sister, Nelda Stevens of Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law, Joann Johnson of Nacogdoches, Texas; grandson, Micah Johnson of Carthage, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
Cleon is preceded in death by his parents, Burtis and Vergie Mae Johnson; brothers, Marshall Ray Johnson, Richard Johnson, Matthew Johnson and Laverl Johnson.
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.
09/27/2018
James “Buddy” Pratt, 71, of Center, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2018 in Nacogdoches. He was born on March 12, 1947 in Center to Jimmy Pratt and Zelma Samford Pratt. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at White Rock Cemetery with Bro. Larry Byrd officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:30 PM on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home.
Buddy, as everyone knew him, grew up in Center. His father passed away when Buddy was very young. His mother knew that Buddy would need a father figure in his life and later married Hollis Smith who would raise him as his own. Buddy graduated from Center High School and then entered the United States Army. He served his country honorably before returning home. Buddy took a job with Southwester Bell Telephone Company where he worked as a customer service technician for his entire career until retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He spent a beautiful 42 years with the love of his life, Vicky Harris and they built an amazing life together. More than anything, Buddy treasured his time spent surrounded by family.
Buddy leaves behind his beloved wife, Vicky Pratt of Center; sons, Eric Pratt and wife, Allison of Center, Ryan Pratt of Baytown, Dion Pratt of Houston and Shane Pratt and wife, Dena of Mesa, Colorado; daughter, Dache Pratt Sneath and husband, Michael of Sachse, Texas; sister, Elizabeth Kay Langley of Kilgore; grandchildren, Kaleigh and Keaton “Bam” Pratt, Ian and Lyla Sneath, Destiney and Britney Pratt, Cagan and Louis Pratt, Addison and Tatum Pratt, Lauren Townley and Tyler Newcomb; and special family friend, Dr. Mark Cline.
He is preceded in death by his fathers, Jimmy Pratt and Hollis Smith and mother, Zelma Pratt Smith.
Pallbearers will be Ken Ramsey, Joe White, Villis Dowden, Chase Hooper, Brandon Tyler and Doug Tyler.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Harris, Cecil Tyler and Brian Tyler.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
09/24/2018
Ovias Michael Bailey, 66, of Center, Texas, passed away on September 23, 2018 in Nacogdoches. He was born on December 30, 1951 in Pasadena, Texas to Ovias Asburry Bailey and Ray Nell Jones Bailey. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
09/19/2018
Dale William Otto, 88, of Center, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018, in Center.
Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, September 30, 2018, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Center.
Mr. Otto was born August 19, 1930, in Joice, Iowa, to Wilhelm Otto and Tressa Ulstead Otto. He enjoyed camping, gardening and traveling.
He is survived by
Wife: Marilyn S. Otto of Center
Daughters:
Susan Stephens and husband, Harry, of Hallsville
Julie Rholes and husband, Gary, of Center
Grandchildren:
Justin Peterson and Alisha Fritz
Alyssa Ray and husband, Nathan
Katie Bowen and husband, Eric
Karla North
Kelly Bara and husband, Troy
Ryan Rholes and wife, Irina
Great-Grandchildren:
Finley
Blake
Sofia
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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