Shelby County Today

01/28/2017

Wyman Richard Rohde, 94, Logansport, passed away January 26, 2017 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Graveside services honoring the life of Wyman Richard Rohde will be at 3:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Cool Springs Cemetery in Logansport, LA with Rev. Dean Register and Bro. J.C. Lewis officiating. Family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, LA, on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at 1:00 P.M. till 2:30 P.M.

Richard was born on October 13, 1922 to Louis and Barbara H. Rohde in Shreveport, LA and entered into rest on January 26, 2017 in Mansfield, LA. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle that enjoyed family and friends.

Wyman “Richard” Rohde was a member of Mims Springs Baptist Church since the age of 14. He was a proud graduate of the Class of 1941 from Logansport High School. Lifelong resident of Logansport, LA. Even though poor eyesight and blindness was always a challenge; it was never a defeat for him. In his younger years he enjoyed making memories that would later become stories to be told to whoever had time to be educated. Richard grew up in a time when classmates and neighbors were part of the family. Although he outlived many he very rarely forgot a name or voice.

He always enjoyed working with his hands from raising chickens, to gardening and carpentry work and mowing the yard. He loved to read and explore the world through books; sitting on the porch swing was one of his favorite things to do. Independence was one thing that he cherished and never gave up on!

Preceding Richard in death were his parents Louis and Barbara H. Rohde; sister, Betty Jane Rohde Savage and nephew, Jacky L. Dickerson.
 
Those left behind to cherish his memory are nephew James R. Savage and wife Linda, nieces Jere Guillotte and husband Jim, Teresa Dickerson; great nephews and nieces, Jennifer Wheless and husband JC, Julie David and husband Chance, Robert Guillotte, Sam Savage, Gregg Savage and wife Angel, Josh Savage; six great great nephews and nieces; and a host of cousins and friends.

Those honoring the life of Richard as pallbearers are Chance David, Robert Foshee, JC Wheless, Mike Dickerson, Robert Guillotte, and Sam Savage; Honorary pallbearers, Gregg Savage, Josh Savage, and Ronnie B. Stone.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cool Springs Cemetery at 4534 State Line Rd. Logansport, Louisiana 71049.

Services are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

01/27/2017

Jesse Ray Jackson, 78, of Nacogdoches, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sonny Scarborough officiating. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at noon on Sunday at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born February 20, 1938 in San Augustine to Jessie and Mattie (Teal) Jackson. He served in the US Navy. He was a member of Woden Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Mattie Jackson, Son, James Ray Jackson, Son, Mark Jackson, Grandson, Hunter Jackson and Sister, Nelva Joy Underwood.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Kathy Jackson of Nacogdoches
Children:
John Jackson & wife, Tracie of Tyler
Rebecca Books & husband, David of Palestine
Cindy Baker & husband, Harlan of Nacogdoches
Cora Wilburn & fiancé James Mings of Nacogdoches
Jason Jackson & wife, Kristen of Nacogdoches
Joey Jackson & wife, Lacy of Nacogdoches

16 Grandchildren

12 Great-Grandchildren

Sister:
Stella Miller of Dickinson

Numerous Nieces & Nephews

Pallbearers: John Jackson, Jason Jackson, Joey Jackson, Harlan Baker, James Mings and Andy Wagstaff

Honorary Pallbearers: Marcus Jackson, James Jackson, Zachary Jackson and Colton King

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

01/25/2017

Robert Earl Wagstaff, 65, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, in Orange.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Andy Wilson officiating.  Interment will follow at Reynolds Cemetery in Shelby County.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.

Mr. Wagstaff was born January 18, 1952, in Shelby County, to Earl Wagstaff and Louise Wilburn Wagstaff.  He was a member of American Legion Post #7.  

He is survived by
Mother: Louise Wagstaff of Shelbyville

Sons:
Michael Wagstaff and wife, Christy, of Shelbyville
David Wagstaff and wife, Shawnie, of Orange

Grandchildren:
Ashlyn
Sean
Hailey
Makayla
Jedd
Emily
Trent
Riley
Maria
Diana
Benita
Emily
Bailey
Christopher Jr.

Great-Grandchild:
Lilly
One on the way

Brother: Roger Wagstaff and wife, Linda, of Shelbyville

Sister: Debbie Lansford and husband, Mark, of Lufkin

Preceded in death by
Father: Earl Wagstaff

Pallbearers will be Justin Wagstaff, Jake Wagstaff, Cole Jones, Joseph Lansford, Patrick Scarborough and Spud Brown.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

01/25/2017

Funeral services for Mrs. Joann Thomas Matthews Castille, (58) of Huntsville formerly of Center, Texas will be Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00am at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church (623 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas 75935). Mrs. Castille made her Earthly walk on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Legend Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Paris, Texas. Rev. Charlvin Doty will be officiating.

Mrs. Castille is survived by:

Husband: Joseph Castille of Huntsville, Texas

Daughter: Shinnette Mathews of Paris, Texas

Brother: Sam Thomas, Jr. of Center, Texas

Sister: Joyce Thomas Jackson of Center, Texas

Nephew: Jonathan Thomas of Center, Texas

Nieces: Michelle Frazier of Houston, Texas & Destini Jackson of Nacogdoches, Texas

Preceded in Death: Parents, Sam Thomas, Sr. and Durusha Thomas

Joann was a graduate of the 1976 Class of Center High School.

Visitation: Friday, January 27, 2017 at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Committal: Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas

Repass: Pineywoods Outreach Center (255 Haley Drive, Center, Texas 75935)

Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas

01/23/2017

Cody Quincy May, age 31, formerly of Center, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 in Travis County, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm Tuesday, January 24, 2014 at Center Christian Fellowship Church.

Services are pending at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.

01/20/2017

Patricia Ann Bradshaw, 84, of Center, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 in Center.

Services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born April 11, 1932 in Amarillo to Lowell and Joanna (Anderson) VanCleave.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lowell & Joanna VanCleave, her husband, Doyle Bradshaw, sisters, Betty Creech and Helen and nephew, Danny Creech.

She is survived by:
Daughter:
Deanna Graves & husband, Joel of Center
Son:
Freddie Watlington of Center
Special Granddaughter:
Morgan Porter of Center
Sister:
Frances Hutto of Colorado
Nephews & Nieces:
Billy Creech, Sam Creech, Karen Thompson,
Sharon McClure, Van Hutto, John Hutto & Danny McClure
Pallbearers:
Blake Ritter, Joel Graves,
Matthew Chandler & Billy Creech

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

01/19/2017

Rayford Kelle Lamkin, 85, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Colonial Pines Nursing Home in San Augustine.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro.Gordon Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at noon Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born March 19, 1931 in Center to W.C. “Cade” and Lucille (Sanford) Lamkin. He graduated from Center High School in 1949. He served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. He worked as a service and repair manager for Dr. Pepper/ Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Center for 40 years and he also worked as the night manager at Shelby General Hospital for 20 years. He was a member of St. Marks Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Cade & Lucille Lamkin, sister, Neva Partridge and Mother-in-law, Mary Haycock.

He is survived by:

Wife: Anne Lamkin of Center

Son & Daughter-in-law: Keith & Kim Lamkin of Friendswood

Son & Daughter-in-law: Ken & Peggy Sue Lamkin of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
Kelle Lamkin
Blake Lee Lamkin
Casey Flanagan
Julie Flanagan
Angel Flanagan

10 Great-Grandchildren
Sisters & Brothers-in-law:
Marcia & Bill Eberenz of Center
Glenda Faye & Alfred Brown of Houston

Pallbearers: Charles Eberenz, Brad Eberenz, Gary Helton, Tommy Dean, Rex Hutto & Read Langford

Honorary Pallbearers: Weldon Boles, John Black, R.G. “Monk” Peace & John Ed Giles

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

01/19/2017

Funeral service for David Earl “Pete” Pike will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson with Kyle Green officiating.  Interment will follow in Tennessee Community Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 – 6:30 PM, Friday, January 20, 2017, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

David Earl "Pete" Pike, 77, of Timpson, Texas passed away at his home on January 17, 2017 of COPD and complications. Born July 6, 1939, in Gary, Panola County, Texas, he is the son of the late Elbert and Artie (Birdwell) Pike. His grandmother called him “Pete” and it stuck. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.

His family had moved to Timpson by mid-1940. David and his siblings grew up around the Timpson area, mostly farming and raising chickens. All six children attended Timpson Public Schools. David made the All-District Football Team in 1956/57 and was honorably mentioned for All-State that year as well. He graduated in 1958.

After graduation he entered the Army, serving in Japan, Germany, Korea and Vietnam. In Vietnam he was assigned to “D” Co. 198 LIB, Americal Division, operating out of Fire Base Dottie, conducting search and destroy missions in the theater of operations. Wounded by a ChiCom grenade on 18 August 1970 near My Lai, he was medivaced to Chu Lai, Da Nang, Japan, Brooke Army Medical Center. For combat service he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star (3) with “V” Device, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service and others. He retired from the Army after 20 years in 1984.

David then became accredited by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) in 1986. He worked as an anti-corrosion specialist and inspector throughout the United States and overseas until 2000. He established Texas Independent Coatings Inspectors, Inc. in 1986.

David married Tempie Ann Green in 1998, after they had both reared a family, lived a full life, and had successful careers. They have lived in Timpson since 1999. David is a lifetime member of the VFW and the American Legion, and a contributing member of the Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society.

David is survived by his loving wife Tempie Green Pike; daughter, Christina Rena Pike of New Orleans, Louisiana; stepdaughter, Tara Rogers and husband Gene of Columbus, Ohio; stepson, Rusty Brunson and wife Jacqueline of New Braunfels, Texas; sister, Patsy Rogers of Conroe, Texas; grandson, Stephen Mitchell Pike-Kirsch of New Orleans, Louisiana; step-grandchildren, Jordan, Kelsey, Merin and Daylon Rogers and Arabella Ames; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.

David was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe and Carol Lynn “Cotton” Pike; sisters, Jimmie Lou Curbow and Peggy Ruth Hudges.

A special thank you is extended to Bethany Hospice, and most recently HeartsWay Hospice for their support and care.

To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylor.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements.

01/13/2017

Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Lee Mosley (90) of Tenaha will be Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 11:30am at St John Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas.  Mrs. Mosley died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Carthage Healthcare Center in Carthage, Texas.  Bro. Chandler Pettis will be officiating.
 
Mrs. Mosley’s is survived by:
 
Sons:  
N.J. (Gwen) Mosley of Beaumont, Texas
John W. Mosley of Tenaha, Texas
 
Daughters:
Helen R Mosley of Tenaha, Texas
Shirley (Roosevelt) Walton of Carthage, Texas
Doris R. Mosley of Longview, Texas
 
Brothers:  
William H. King of Killeen, Texas
Robert (Jan) King of Hayville, VA
 
Sisters:
Ola Mae Evans
O. D. Bolton  

Visitation: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at St. John Baptist Church from the hours of 10:00am to 11:30am.
 
Committal:  St John Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas
 
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas