Obituaries
02/14/2017
Gloria Delores Richards Sklar, 92, of Timpson, Texas passed away on February 13, 2017 in Garrison, Texas. Born November 10, 1924, Gloria Delores Sklar is the daughter of the late Gus Richards and Mabel (Morris) Richards. Graveside service will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating. Visitation will be held starting at 9AM until service time.
Gloria was born and raised one of eight children in Timpson, Texas. She graduated Timpson High School. Gloria spent over 40 years working for Southern Pacific Railroad as a Bill Clerk in the Accounting Office before retiring. She was a great caregiver to many of her family members that have preceded her. Gloria was a very loving, kind, helpful individual. She loved her Sunday School Class and her church family. Gloria was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas.
Gloria is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dominick (Babe) Sklar; five sisters, and two brothers.
The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, visit www.taylorfh.net.
02/14/2017
Lesa Rene Hendricks Davis, 42, of Center, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, in Tyler.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Johnny Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.
Mrs. Davis was born July 26, 1974, in Shelby County, to Larry Hendricks and Beverly Griffin Hendricks. She was a member of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by
Husband: Jeff Davis of Center
Children:
Coleman Davis of Center
Chase Davis of Center
Bailey Davis of Center
Parents: Larry and Beverly Hendricks of Center
Sister: Gwen Rodriguez and husband, Roberto, of Lufkin
Brother: Kevin Hendricks and wife, Charlotte, of Corpus Christi
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Dexter and Kathryn Davis of Center
Brother-in-law: Mark Davis of Shreveport, Louisiana
Sister-in-law: Lisa Davis of Nacogdoches
Numerous other relatives
A host of friends
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701
Pallbearers will be Dillon Mines, Ronny Davis, Mark Davis, Josh Davis, Clint Adkinson and Anthony Bailey. Honorary pallbearers will be Rex Davis.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/06/2017
Duke Ellen Taylor Swinney, 71, passed away on February 6, 2017 in Conroe, Texas. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 27, 1945 and grew up in Center, Texas. She graduated from Center High School in 1963. After receiving a BS degree from Stephen F. Austin State College, she continued postgraduate studies at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston to become a medical technologist. Her career included working as bacteriologist for NASA in Houston during the years of early space travel and the moon landing. She worked for many years as a medical technologist at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston. Later she worked for Curtin Matheson Scientific in sales and then marketing as a product manager. Her final career was as head of her own company Duke Ellen & Company Interior Design.
Duke was a member of the Daughters of the Revolutionary War, an extremely talented pianist, and an avid gardener. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Swinney of Sugarland, Texas , her parents Virgie Duke and Jay Wiley Taylor of Center, Texas, and her sister, Jaye Jean Stewart of Nacogdoches Texas. Surviving relatives include her niece, Jan Colwell Dockendorf and husband, Bill Dockendorf of Asheville, North Carolina, and her nephew, John Colwell and wife, Gail Colwell of Conroe, Texas, two great nephews, Jay Dockendorf of Brooklyn, New York and Grant Colwell of Conroe, Texas, and cousins, Ross Dunn of Houston and Carla Dunn of Portland, Oregon.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 13th at 2:30 pm at St. Martins Episcopal Church in Houston. (Update): Due to weather the family of Duke Ellen Swinney postpone the graveside service until Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. Memorial donations may be sent to St. Martins Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056-2199.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
02/10/2017
Kinley Cheyenne Carter, 2 month old infant daughter of Daniel Carter and Traci Cummins, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017, at her residence.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Johnny Grissom officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Kinley was born December 9, 2016, in Nacogdoches, to Daniel Carter and Traci Cummins. She was a bundle of joy, bringing a smile to the face of everyone around her.
She is survived by
Father: Daniel “Woody” Carter of Joaquin
Mother: Traci Cummins of Joaquin
Mama Katilyn Rodgers of Huntington
Sister: Zoey Chrisly Rodgers of Huntington
Grandparents:
Barbara Wells of Lufkin
Bart Carter of Hugo, Oklahoma
April Gibbs of Center
Duane Parker of DeBerry
David Wynne DeBerry
Debra Cummins and husband, Randy of Jacksonville
Chandler and Lesa Rodgers of Huntington
Aunts and Uncles:
Monica Carter of Lufkin
Selena Wells of Lufkin
Heather Martin of Joaquin
Kaci Cummins of Jacksonville
Heather Crawford of Dallas
Pac-Man Parker of Marshall
Mario Ramirez of Dallas
Bethany Rodgers of Huntington
Great-Grandparents:
Pat Eaton of Oklahoma
Nettie Jo Gibbs of Tenaha
Diane Kirkland and husband, Wendell, of DeBerry
Linda Carter of Hugo, Oklahoma
Iva Nell Simons of Jacksonville
Godparents:
Mary Wagstaff and husband, Jonathan
Kadynce Knigge Wagstaff
Numerous cousins and other family
Preceded in death by
Great Grandfather: James David Simons “JD”
Aunt: Maria Rosario Ramirez
02/09/2017
Ramona Leigh Porter, 54, of New Caney, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017, in Houston.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Robert Durham officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00pm.
Mrs. Porter was born January 29, 1963, in San Augustine, to James Campbell and Virginia Hughes Campbell. She loved her family and was a member of M.I.S.S.
She is survived by
Husband: David Porter of New Caney
Daughter: Summer Porter of Spring
Sons:
Jonathan Porter of New Caney
Joshua Porter of New Caney
Mother: Virginia Campbell of New Caney
Brother: Kris Campbell of New Caney
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends
Preceded in death by
Father: James K. Campbell
Grandparents: Tracy and Opal Hughes
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/09/2017
Chuck Roberson, 89, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Pastor Billy McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Tenaha.
Mr. Roberson was born January 11, 1928, in Tenaha, to Horace Greely Roberson and Edith Grace Parker Roberson. He served in the United States Navy. Mr. Roberson was a member of Business Men’s Club and Tenaha Athletic Booster Club. He was also a member of First Baptist Church in Tenaha, where he served as Deacon and attended the Men’s III Sunday School Class.
He is survived by
Daughters:
Jan Dial and husband, Don, of Tenaha
Cristie Baker and husband, Tommy, of Tenaha
Son: Chip Roberson and wife, Kelley, of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Beth McDaniel and husband, Billy
Jamie Walker and husband, Phil
Ben Dial and wife, Emily
Amy Collins and husband, Tracy
Lee Baker and wife, Kelly
Adrean Seaborn and husband, Miles
Timothy Roberson and wife, Nicole
Great-Grandchildren:
John Mark McDaniel
Ford McDaniel
Sadie Walker
Tripp Walker
Abigail Dial
Sawyer Dial
Ashlee Ray
Gracie Stockwell
Collin Stockwell
Chesney Baker
Hunter Collins
Audrey Seaborn
Miles Seaborn V
Julia Roberson
Cline Roberson
Ella Rose Roberson
Brother: Charles Roberson and wife, Van, of Clearlake
Sisters-in-law:
Aillene Roberson of Longview
Wandell Womack of Tenaha
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Wife: Mildred Roberson
Parents: Horace Greely Roberson and Edith Grace Parker Roberson
Brother: Jack Roberson
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Old Union Cemetery and the Special Missions Fund of First Baptist Church in Tenaha.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/09/2017
Margaret Ann Warren, 71, of Center, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017, at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Don Murphree officiating.
Mrs. Warren was born October 27, 1945, in Athens, to Benny Nix and Avis Mooney Nix. She retired from Center ISD, where she worked in the administration office. Mrs. Warren was a member of Center Christian Fellowship in Center.
She is survived by
Husband: Clay Warren of Center
Cousin: Jamie Stubbs of Nacogdoches
Sister-in-law: Daphine Scott of Center
Nieces:
Jolene Busby and husband, Howard, of Center
Melanie Scott of Center
Numerous other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Benny Nix and Avis Mooney Nix
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/09/2017
Funeral services for Mr. Laverl Johnson, 85, of Nacogdoches, TX, formerly of Tatum, Texas, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, TX, with Bro. Ronnie Ham and Bro. Roy Culley officiating. Interment to follow in the Corinth Cemetery in Timpson, TX with Military Honors provided by Barksdale Air Force Base Honor Guard. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday, February 10, 2017 at Taylor Funeral Home.
Mr. Johnson was born October 1, 1931, in Gary, Texas. Laverl Johnson was the son of the late Burtis and Vergie Mae Johnson. Mr. Johnson grew up in the Corinth Community and attended Gary High School. He joined the United States Air Force in 1952 and retired after 20 years of service before going to work for his friend Grady Downs in Tatum, Texas for seventeen years. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Bailey in 1953 and has spent over 63 years with her before his going home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2017. Laverl was always busy doing something, whether it be working on A/C units, doing electrical work, or working in the woodshop, he was happy just working. When he wasn’t busy working he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time with his church families in Nacogdoches and Tatum. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Laverl enjoyed spending countless hours outside gardening and keeping his yard beautiful.
He is survived by:
His loving wife of 63 years, JoAnn
Daughter: Debbie Crump and husband Ronnie of Nacogdoches, Texas
Grandchildren:
Justin Crump and wife Kat
Julie Rice and husband David
Great-grandchildren:
Kirsten Crump
Korben Crump
Abigail Rice
Madalyn Rice
Brothers:
Allen Johnson
Lester Johnson
Cleon Johnson
Larry Johnson
Leland Johnson
Sister: Nelda Stevens
A host family and friends who will miss him greatly.
Laverl was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Matthew Johnson, and Richard Johnson.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may to go www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Drive, Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
02/09/2017
Ben Samford, 85, of Center, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Green Acres Nursing Home after a short illness.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Short Methodist Church in Center with Pastor Sherry Harding officiating and military honors given by VFW Post 8904.
He was born November 22, 1931 to Clarence and Polly Ford Samford. He was a graduate of Center High School and graduated Lamar University School of Vocation with honors. He was also a life member of Iota Lambda Sigma fraternity and a life member of VFW Post 8904. A lifelong resident of Center, he served in the US Army and he was a veteran of the Korean War and had a career with various law enforcement agencies in and out of Shelby County. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and an associate member of Short Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Polly Samford, brother Clarence Ford Samford and sister-in-laws, Janell Samford and Ann Samford.
He is survived by:
Wife:
Bette Samford of Center
Son:
C.A. Samford & wife, Connie of Denton
Grandson:
Benjamin Samford of Denton
Brother:
William Samford of Center
Brother-in-law and sister in law:
Claude and Bonnie Lucas of Center
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Friends
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Methodist Children's Home
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
02/07/2017
Funeral services for Mrs. Charlene Clark, (73) of Center, Texas will be Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 11:00am at Triumph Church the Kingdom of God In Christ (908 Daniels Street, Center, Texas 75935). Mrs. Clark died Monday, February 6, 2017 at Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital in Nacogdoches, Texas. Bishop Howard Cloudy, Sr. will be officiating.
Mrs. Clark is survived by:
Husband: Gwendolyn Allen of Center, Texas
Son: Dennis Keith Mann of Center, Texas
Daughters: Fredreka (Terry) Buckley of Center, Texas; LaTonia Mann of Center, Texas; Pamela McCowin (Michael Smith) of Center, Texas; and Terkessa Clark (Adrian Daniels) of Center, Texas.
Brothers: Willie A Mann and Charles Mann of California
Sisters: Helen Joyce Goodwin; Linda Allen; and Evelyn Osby all of Center, Texas
Visitation: Friday, February 10, 2017 Hicks Chapel from the hours of Noon-5:00pm
Committal: Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas
Repass: Triumph the Church the Kingdom of God In Christ
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
02/07/2017
Kathy Lynn Stafford, 58 of Lakeside Ca, formally of Center, Tx, passed away January 27, 2017. Services were held in Romona Ca. at the Church of Latter Day Saints on Friday February 3, 2017.
She fought a brave battle with breast cancer.
Kathy was born on August 6, 1958 in California to Verna & Ennis Chaffin. She loved being around family and spending time with her grandchildren.
Kathy is survived by her husband of 39 years Danny Stafford of Lakeside, Ca
Mother: Verna Chaffin of Lakeside, Ca
Sons:
Rodney Smith & Fiancé Krystal Williams of Alva, Oklahoma
Michael Smith & Wife Mary of Center, Texas
Jason Smith & Wife Norell of Charlotte, NC
Bobby Smith & Wife Felicia of San Diego, Ca
Justin Stafford & Wife Dixie of Lakeside, Ca (Formally of Shreveport, La)
Daughter: Jennifer Stafford of Lakeside, Ca (formally of Center, Texas)
Grandchildren: Rodney Jr., Dalton, Brittany, Jessica, Joshua, Ashlyn, Riley, Jenica Myers, DJ, Brooklyn, Kinslee, Leland, Danielle, and Abigale
Sisters:
Denise Macdonald & Husband Tim, Lakeside, Ca
Gail Stobbs & Husband Martin, Alpine, Ca
Sandy Arlington & Husband Tom, Lakeside, Ca
Gerry Haynes & Husband Dave, Harveson, Ca
Judy Kirkman & Husband Bill, Romona, Ca
Elaine Icke & Husband Steve, Texas
Brother: Brent Chaffin & Wife Sherry of Lakeside, Ca
And numerous nieces, nephews & friends
Proceeed in Death by:
Father: Ennis Chaffin
Sisters: Cindy Spicuzza, Carol Ellis, and Linda Bowen
Brother: Larry Chaffin
Brother-in-law: Jack Bowen
Funeral Services was under the direction of El Cajon Mortuary & Cremation Services in El Cajon, Ca.
02/06/2017
Lewis A. Parker, 77, of the Goober Hill Community, Shelbyville, Texas passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Fodge and Bro. B.A. Morris officiating. Burial will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born August 24, 1939 in Shelby County to Otice and Evie Lou (Curtis) Parker. He owned and operated Lewis Parker Bookkeeping & Tax Service for many years. He was a member of West Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church where he served as the song leader, treasurer and deacon for many years. He was a mason, a member of the Kiwanis Club and he was very active in the Sunday Singing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Otice and Evie Parker, Sister, Dolores Whitridge and Brother, Doug Parker.
He is survived by:
Wife of almost 50 years:
Maxine Parker of the Goober Hill Community
Brothers & Sisters:
Otice Laried Parker & wife, Mary of Tomball
Thelma Hendricks & husband, Prentice of Huxley
Kenneth Parker & wife, Brenda of Waskom
Nancy Lucille “Bue” Cooper & husband, Maxie of Daphne, AL
Sister-in-law:
Christene Swearengen & husband, Tom of Shelbyville
Special Nephews:
Thomas Swearengen & wife, Amber of Shelbyville
Kevin Parker & wife, Sonya of Shelbyville
Numerous Other Nieces & Nephews, Cousins & Friends
Special Friend:
Margie Stephenson of Center
Pallbearers:
Thomas Swearengen, Kevin Parker, Kelly Parker, Craig Hendricks, Ron Hendricks & Ben Swearengen
Honorary Pallbearers:
Tom Swearengen, Gordon Corbell, Prentice Hendricks & Keith Parker
The family would like to thank the staff of Pine Grove Nursing Home and Dr. Jane Todd for the loving care that you have provided for our family.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
02/06/2017
Cecilia De Chavez, 40, of Center, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2017, and from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center. Graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Neuville Cemetery in Shelby County.
Mrs. Chavez was born February 15, 1976, in Comonfort, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Domingo Santana and Antonia Maldonado.
She is survived by
Husband: Jose Chavez
Son: Jose Oliver Chavez
Daughters:
Yesenia Chavez
Brisa Chavez
Sister:
Loureds Chavez
Brothers:
Matias Santana
Martin Santana
Antonio Santana
Jose Santana
Nicolas Santana
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Mother: Antonia Maldonado
Pallbearers Matias Santana, Martin Santana, Jose Santana, Nicolas Santana, Antonio Santana, Javier Chavez, Juan Chavez, Alfredo Chavez, Armando Chavez, Gerardo Chavez and Jamie Chavez.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/05/2017
Janis Fausett, 60, of Marshall formerly of Joaquin, Shelby County, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Frankie Desoto and Chuck Nunn officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at noon at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.
She was born June 6, 1956 in Shelby County, Texas to James Harper and Neva (Buckner) Harper. She graduated from Joaquin High School in 1974. She was the supervisor for EZ Mart for 23 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Barton and Neva Lambert, Sister & Brother-in-law, Willie Ruth and Alvin Bewley, Brother, Jimmy Wayne Harper and Mother-in-law, Dorthy Fausett.
She is survived by:
Husband:
Wayne “Spud” Fausett of Marshall
Son & Daughter-in-law:
Matt & April Wright of Marshall
Son & Daughter-in-law:
Michael & Finley Fausett of Flint
Grandchildren:
Madison Wright
Jackson Fausett
Brayden Dannecker
Sisters-in-law:
Beverly Tippett of Timpson
Brenda Windham & husband, Kevin of Shelbyville
Cousins:
Sherry Morris
Martha Sue Buckner
Best Friend:
Robin Kenny
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
02/02/2017
Darrell Taylor, 84, of Timpson, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, in San Augustine.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Powdrill Cemetery in Center with Bro. Donnie Weatherly officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Mr. Taylor was born May 6, 1932, to Sam Taylor and Cecil Grant Taylor. He loved gardening.
Survived by
Daughers:
Rita Cohen and husband, Don, of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nancy Fancher and husband, Scott, of Terrell
Daughter-in-law: Francine Taylor of Center
Grandchildren:
Terrah Corbin
Jonathan Walker
Shan Fancher
Dallas Fancher
Ashlee Steel
Jade Taylor
6 Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Son: David Taylor
Parents: Sam Taylor and Cecil Grant Taylor
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/03/2017
Telva Lee Emanis Savell, 97, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, in Bay Springs, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2017, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center with Bro. Thomas Boyd officiating.
Mrs. Savell was born September 7, 1919, in Center, to Jesse Emanis and Estella Abbott Emanis. She loved baseball and classic country music. Her favorite baseball team was the Houston Astros. Mrs. Savell was a member of Onalaska Baptist Church.
She is survived by:
Children:
Doyle Wayne Savell
Linda Sue Savell Hughes
Charles Lynn Savell
Grandchildren:
David Wayne Hughes
Gregory Lynn Savell
Aaron Lee Savell
Joely Kim Cifre
Shanna Lynn Savell
Jacklyn Paige Rodriguez
Great-Grandchildren:
Jeffrey Lynn Savell
Ranee Savell
Nikki Savell Stanford
Dessylin Rose Hughes
Rafael Rodriguez
Elena Rodreguez
Jolee Savell
Preceded in death by:
Husband: Orblee Savell
Parents: Jesse Emanis and Estella Abbott Emanis
Sister: Reta Joyce Mankin
Brothers: J.L. Emanis, Vernon Emanis, Carrol Emanis
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/02/2017
Lenwood Martin, 65 of Doniphan, Missouri, formally of Center, Texas, passed away from an auto accident on December 26, 2016. He was born March 15, 1951 in Lufkin, Texas to Woodrow W. Martin and Gladys Evans Martin. He was a truck driver for 30 years. He loved going to bike rallies and camping.
He is survived by:
Wife of 40 years, Doris Martin
Sons:
Timothy Martin and wife, Lacy, of Doniphan, Missouri
James Martin and wife, Penny, of Joaquin
Daughters:
Tammy Lawson of Doniphan, Missouri
Melinda Sims and husband, Jason, of Center
Vicktoria Rogers and fiance, Randy Simmons, of Center
Brother, Steve Martin of Clayton, Texas
Sisters:
Mary Moss of Pollock, LA
Tressie Wells and husband, Roger, of Logansport, LA
Marilyn Sechler and husband, Tony, of Nacogdoches, TX
Mary McPhearson and husband, James, of Jena, LA
Very special Aunt Noralee Repond of Huntington, TX
Uncle, L.B. Evans of Joaquin, TX
Brother-in-law: Buddy Livingston of Center
Sister-in-laws:
Charlsey Emanis and husband, Ronnie, of Center
Linda Hataway of Tenaha
Barbara Renfro of Center
Barbara Livingston of Center
Sharron Boes and husband, Roger, of Floral City, Florida
Linda Quigley of Center
Martha Martin of Clayton, TX
18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
Proceeded in death by:
Parents, Woodrow and Gladys Martin
Brother, Elwood Martin
Father-in-law and mother-in-law, James (Wink) and Aleta Livingston
Brother-in-laws: Jimmy Renfro, Donice Livingston, James (Bubba) Livingston, Glen Goolsby, and JW Moss.
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
02/01/2017
Maurice Eaves, 90, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with her son, Renny Eaves officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Mrs. Eaves was born August 16, 1926, in Center, to Lee Ballard and Lera Ellis Ballard. She graduated from Tenaha High School in 1943. Mrs. Eaves married Floyd Eaves on July 19, 1943. She worked for Center Fixtures, now Hallmark, in Center, for 23 years. Her hobbies included fishing, gardening and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by
Children:
Renny Eaves and wife, Sara, of Tenaha
Janice Faussett and husband, David, of Tenaha
Randall Eaves of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Billie Kay Wheless and husband, Jason, of Logansport, Louisiana
Candace Barnes and husband, Daniel, of Faith
Jacob Eaves and wife, Jill, of Shreveport, Louisiana
Elizabeth Maloy and husband, Austin, of Lake Murvaul
Great-Grandchildren:
Caleb Wheless of Logansport, Louisiana
Nathan Wheless of Logansport, Louisiana
Lucas Barnes of Faith
Ava Maloy of Lake Murvaul
Cruz Maloy of Lake Murvaul
Julia Eaves of Shreveport, Louisiana
Preceded in death by
Husband: Floyd Eaves
Parents: Lee Ballard and Lera Ellis Ballard
Brothers: Vernon Ballard, Jerry (Niny) Ballard, Bruce Ballard
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Restland Cemetery, PO Box 87, Tenaha, Texas 75974.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/31/2017
Shirley Fay Samford, 79, of the Paxton Community, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at her home.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Burial will follow at Asbury Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born December 25, 1937 in Conroe, Texas to Allen Oliver and Vinnie Mae (Gilbert) Wilson. She attended Ramah Missionary Baptist Church in Tenaha.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Allen & Vinnie Wilson, husband, Billy Banks Samford, Great Grandson, Bentley Banks Samford and Brothers & Sisters, Wallace, Velma, Telman, Lucy, Lee, William “Dub”, Allen & Iva Ruth.
She is survived by:
Children:
Vicky Samford Rankin & husband, Randal of Wimberley
Ronny Banks Samford & wife, Rhonda of Tenaha
Sammy Bruce Samford of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Sean P. Rankin
Treasure A. Rankin
Zachary W. Rankin & Ashley Rankin McGee
Duane Pelletier
Nicholas Banks Samford
Jacob Christopher Samford
Stephanie Samford
Justin Allen Samford & wife, Sean
Great-Grandchildren:
Emma Marie
Jayla
Jadan
Jordan
Jastin
Hudson & Brice
Sister-in-law:
Hilda Pena & husband, Joe of Nacogdoches
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers:
Sean Rankin, Zachary Rankin, Nicholas Samford, Jacob Samford, Justin Samford & Anthony Pena
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
01/31/2017
Casey Doyce Curbow died January 26, 2017 in Hobbs, New Mexico. He was born June 19,1978 In Nacogdoches, Texas.
Visitation will be Thursday,February 2, 2017 at Garrison Funeral Home 5-7pm. Service will be 2:00 pm Friday, February 3, 2017, burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Suvivors:
Wife: Amanda Curbow of Nacogdoches, Texas
Sons:
Brandon Curbow & finace Haley of Hobbs New Mexico
Bo Curbow of Hobbs, New Mexico
Keaton Curbow of Hobbs, New Mexico
Daughter: Myrical Curbow of Hobbs, New Mexico
Sisters:
Darla Boatwright & husband Donnie of Hobbs New Mexico
Nancy Finchum & husband Todd of Hobbs, New Mexico.
A host of nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by parents; Doyce and Betty Curbow, brother; Yancy Curbow, sister; Wendy Curbow
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