Obituaries
10/20/2016
James Harold Emmons, 70, passed away October 17, 2016. A memorial service will be held on October 22, 2016 at East Texas Baptist Family Ministry following the Poissoit-Emmons family reunion. East Texas Baptist Family Ministry is located at 13776 FM 138, Timpson, Texas 75975.
James Harold Emmons was born on October 20, 1945 to the union of the late Richard Irvin Emmons and the Bertha Catherine Poissoit Emmons in Center, Texas.
James was a Christ follower and attended Gateway Church in Frisco, Texas. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. James was employed by Cottonwood Creek Apartments in Allen, Texas where he also lived for nearly thirty years. He was a man of many talents. He was a woodworker, carpenter, as well as an accomplished artist, singer and musician, and he was once a member of the gospel singing group The Ambassadors. You could often find him playing his piano keyboard or guitars.
God called James Emmons home on October 17, 2016. He was proceeded in death by his father, Richard Irvin Emmons; his mother, Bertha Catherine Poissoit Emmons; brothers, Bill, Roger and Eugene Emmons; and sisters, Geraldine Emmons and Joyce Jackson.
James leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters, Regina Arndt of Loudon, Tennessee and Amy Murphy of Beaumont, Texas, as well as three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
James Emmons was the eighth of ten children. His surviving siblings are Dorothy Forbis, Patsy Jo Stroud, Beverly Dickinson and Gail Allums.
He will also be missed by a host of other relatives and friends.
10/20/2016
Georganna Smith-Lyday, age 51, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family knowing she would be healed as she entered the gates of Heaven after fighting a courageous battle against cancer for the last two and ½ years.
A celebration of the life of Georganna Smith-Lyday will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with the service being conducted by Pastor Alvin Stowe. Interment will follow at Stevenson Cemetery in Richland Parish, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 18 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Georganna was born and reared in Center, Texas, where she developed the values that made her the mother, wife, and friend everyone came to love. Having been a resident of Ouachita Parish for the last twenty-five years, she worked at CenturyLink for 15 years prior her early retirement due to breast cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ella Mae Webb Hall and John Robert Smith and her brother, John R. Smith, Jr.
She is survived by husband, Harold E. Lyday; son, Brandon Gwin and wife Aimee; son, Bryan Gwin and wife Spencer; and son, Justin Gwin; grandchild, Karsyn Brooke Gwin; sisters, Lynn Windham and Cindy Adams; step-children, Jeremy and Tricia Lyday, Jennifer and Bobby White, Thomas Lyday, and Ethan Lyday; various nieces and nephews; special dog Jasmine "Boo Girl" as well as granddogs Jayce, Remi, and Ruger.
Georganna loved being a mom and would have delighted in being a stay at home mom if permitted. She was headstrong and independent passing on her same strength to her three boys that will allow them to be as courageous and honorable as she was. Along with her independence, came her opinions, which she always voiced knowing her three sons would do the opposite! Nonetheless, she was always supportive and proud of her sons and all their accomplishments.
In 2011, she met Hal, the husband she always dreamed of. He introduced her to new foods, new places, new ideas, and an entirely new perspective on life. He was by side every step of the journey with breast cancer and its after effects until her passing. In her last few months of life, she cherished every moment of being a wife, mother and a grandmother.
Serving as pallbearers are Wes Gibson, David Green, Scooter Howell, Jeff Lowrey, Lane McGuire, David Medlin, Stephen Walker, and Chad Winstead.
The family wishes to send special thanks to all the friends and family who encouraged Georganna through her battle with cancer. Additionally, they would like to thank Pilots for Patients for the many flights to and from M.D. Anderson, the Ground Angels in Houston and Doctor Barnes. In addition to flowers, one may make a monetary donation to Pilots for Patients in memory of Georganna Smith-Lyday.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA
10/18/2016
Eloise Sharp, 64 of San Augustine, passed away Thursday morning, October 13, 2016 at her residence.
Visitation will be all day Friday, October 21, 2016 at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 1pm at Reed Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, Texas. Interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery, San Augustine with Rev. Dwight Martin officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Angela Land of Houston
Jackie (Donta) Barnes of San Augustine
Son, Donny Holman of Lufkin
8 Grandchildren, 3 Great-Grandchildren
Sisters:
Brenda (Martin) Randle of Center
Diana Garrett of San Augustine
Mary Ann (Ray) Holman of San Augustine
Brothers:
Michael (Ruby Ray) Garrett of San Augustine
James Holman of Silsbee, Texas
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
10/18/2016
JoNell LaGrone, remembered as a devoted wife and matriarch of 39 descendants and their spouses, died at her daughter’s home in Deadwood on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, after a brief illness. Mrs. LaGrone was 83. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, at Hawthorn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 20, in the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Harold Gunstanson will officiate and her grandson Rodger Glen McLane will read the obituary. Burial will follow in Deadwood Cemetery.
Mrs. LaGrone was a lifelong resident of Panola County. She was born in the Fair Play Community of Panola County to Virgil Haywood Emmons and Myrtle Eleanor Scarborough on March 20, 1933. Her siblings were Nelva Jean, Billy, Juanita Dean, Mary, and Johnny Emmons. Ms. LaGrone attended Carthage and Beckville schools, and graduated from Beckville High School in May 1952. Mrs. LaGrone met her future husband at a tent revival in Carthage, and a month later, on May 28, 1952, a few days after her high school graduation, she married Jimmy Glen LaGrone in the living room of Justice of the Peace Marvin Gulley, her groom’s uncle.
After her marriage, Mrs. LaGrone moved to Deadwood and joined the Deadwood United Pentecostal Church, which she was a member of until her death. In recent years she also attended the Logansport United Pentecostal Church. Mrs. LaGrone was a homemaker and raised four children in a loving and Christian home. Nothing surpassed Mrs. LaGrone’s love for her family.
Mrs. LaGrone is preceded sixteen years in death by her husband, Jimmy LaGrone. Mrs. LaGrone is also preceded in death by her great-grandson, Will Harris; her parents; her brothers; and her sister, Mary Mixon.
Mrs. LaGrone is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Jimmie Nell and Jimmy Ray Oliver, Bobbie Ann and Wayne Harrison, and Brenda Joyce and Rodger D. McLane; her son and his wife, Glen Dale and Carolyn “CJ” LaGrone, all of Deadwood. Mrs. LaGrone’s nine grandchildren and their spouses are: Michale and Liz Harrison of Deadwood; Brandi McLane and Shane Kelley of Carthage; Shaun Oliver, Renee LaGrone and Johnny Metcalf, Jason Glen and Marilyn Harrison, Lacie McLane Fensom, Kerrie LaGrone and Shaun Harris, Mitchell and Sarah Harrison all of Deadwood; and Rodger Glen McLane of Jackson, MS. Her twenty-six great-grandchildren are Krystina Oliver, Emily Oliver, Bradley Oliver, Anna Harrison, Hannah Harrison, Jannah Harrison, Lannah Harrison, Allen Michale Harrison, Mark Glen LaGrone Harrison, Bobbie Elaina Harrison, Callie Harrison, Allie Harrison, John David LaGrone Harrison, Keith Warren Harrison, Marissa Harrison, Alyssa Fensom, Brenton Fensom, Courtlyn Fensom of Deadwood, Ashley Metcalf and J.C. Whitaker of Beckville; Hunter LaGrone, Jasey Metcalf, Madison Harris, Mason Harris, Levi Harris all of Deadwood; Caled and Lani Metcalf of Joaquin; one great, great grandson, Kreed Kendrick.
Other survivors include her sisters, Juanita Dean LaGrone of Deadwood, and Neva Jean Wallace of Henderson; brother-in-law and his wife, Jeff and Juanita LaGrone of Carthage; sister-in-law and her husband, Allie LaGrone and Larry Dickerson of Lafayette, La.; sisters-in-law, Florene LaGrone of Beckville, and Dois LaGrone of McKinney, Texas. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loved ones are left to mourn Mrs. LaGrone’s passing.
Services as pallbearers will be Mrs. LaGrone’s grandsons, Michale Harrison, Shaun Oliver, Jason Harrison, Mitchell Harrison, Rodger G. McLane, Mark Harrison and Hunter LaGrone. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Ray Oliver, Wayne Harrison, Rodger D. McLane, Shane Kelley, Johnny Metcalf, Shaun Harris, Roy LaGrone, David LaGrone, Randy LaGrone, Lynn Emmons, Billy Hill Emmons, Garth Dale LaGrone, Chuck Daniels, Jessie Wallace and Kent Hutchins.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com.
10/18/2016
Susan Jean Brock, 42, of Nacogdoches went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 8, 2016. She was born in Irving, Texas to parents Clifford and Peggy Taylor Brock on May 30, 1974.
A funeral service was conducted by Pastor Thomas Corley assisted by Pastor Benny Lewi at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 12 at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors. Interment followed at Bethel Cemetery in Appleby, Texas. Pallbearers will include Kevin Benton, Ken Brown, Tom Bush, Jimmy Ray Cranford, Don Moon, and Mark Skeeters
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Susan was a graduate of McArthur High School in Irving, Texas. She attended North Lake Junior College and Stephen F. Austin State University. Susan moved to Nacogdoches to be closer to her parents. She was a member of Northwood Baptist Church and loved helping people. Susan worked as a nurse aide at Memorial Hospital for over 5 years and as a provider for Texas Home Health. She was kind, giving, and thoughtful. When she smiled the world lit up around her. She loved clean movies, scrapbooking, shopping and spending time with her friends and family. She had a collection of several stuffed animals and figurines but her favorite collectable was her favorite dog "Tucker" In July she planned a beautiful 50th Anniversary party for her parents that everyone enjoyed.
Memorial donations may be considered to the Shoe Box Ministry at Northwood Baptist Church that allows children to receive Christmas boxes in third world countries.
Susan is preceded in death by grandparents, L.M. Brock, Alice Mora Brock, David Burton Taylor and Annice Stephens Taylor.
She is survived by her loving parents, Peggy and Clifford Brock; brother, John David Brock and wife Anne; nephew, Alex Brock; niece, Sarah Brock; several aunts and uncles; numerous cousins, and friends.
Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors located at 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965
10/17/2016
Elaine Lenore Lawson, 36, of Center, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2016, at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Elaine was born December 20, 1979, in Arcadia, California, to Louis E. Bellon and Ruth E. Chirolla. She devoted her life to caring for her children. Elaine had a love for animals and music. She was an active member of PETA and had a strong passion for equestrian activities. Elaine knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
She is survived by
Husband: Jeffrey Lawson of Center
Children:
Rachel Nichole Lawson of Center
Mitchel Lynn Lawson of Center
Hannah Ruth-Ann Lawson of Center
Mother: Ruth Chirolla and husband, Rafael, of Hemphill
Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Garry and Kay Lawson of Center
Sister-in-law: Stefanie Wagstaff and husband, Jimmy, of Joaquin
Brother-in-law: William Lawson and fiancé, Cristy Cooper, of Center
Aunt & Uncle: Margaret and Laurie Wilson of Hemphill
Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends
Preceded in death by
Father: Louis Bellon
Grandparents: Ben and Margaret Nelson
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/17/2016
Julia Romero Messer, 73, was born June 25, 1943 in Galveston, TX. Julia passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at her home in League City, TX, surrounded by family and friends.
A memorial service celebrating Julia’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, TX.
Julia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, sibling, and loyal friend to many. Her kind and giving nature, way with words, humor, and love is exemplified through every member of her family and her friends. She worked all of her life to take care of her loved ones. She will be both dearly missed and always around us.
She is preceded in death by her father, Augustine M. Romero, Sr.; mother, Eugenia Aguilar Romero; sisters, Otilia Romero and Maria Barrett; her brother, Richard Romero, Sr.
She is survived by
Husband, Dr. Dale L. Messer
Children, Johnny Davis, Jr., Chris Messer (wife, Erie), Matt Messer (wife, Brittanie), Mark Messer (wife, Celia), and Lynn Messer
Sisters, Hortense Faulkner, Olivia Cuello, and Rosie Rivas
Brothers, Dario Romero, Sr., Augustine Romero, Jr., and Armando (Sonny) Romero
Grandchildren, John, Madison, Chloe, Anthony, Alyssa, Audrah, Adrian, Mackenzie, Marlie, and Mason
Many other beloved family and friends
Cherished pet companions, Maggie and Bailey.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Cancer Fund of America or Wounded Warrior Project.
10/17/2016
Martha Ann Vickers, 65, passed away Saturday morning, October 15, 2016. Martha was born December 7, 1950, in Center Texas to Raymond and Pauline Bohannon Lawson. She was a stay at home house wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
She is survived by her husband Jimmy Vickers of Milam, her sons: Mike Vickers and wife Crystal of Sexton, Vance Vickers and wife Johanna of Sexton, Rodolfo Martinez of Slidell, Louisiana, and Edgar Martinez of Martinsville, Texas., her daughter Debbie Terry and husband Cooper of Longview, brother Joe Lawson and wife Carolyn of Shelbyville, sister Mary Vaughn of Longview, and her eleven grandchildren: Collin, Connor, Carsen, Logan, Caleb, Laney, Cooper, Carter, Lawson, Tristan, and Tatom.
Visitation will be from 6:00PM until 8:00PM, Monday, October 17, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00AM, Tuesday, October 18, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Vickers Cemetery.
Services under the direction of Starr Funeral Home, Hemphill, Texas.
10/17/2016
Carmen Daw Parr, 48, of Orange, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016, in Tyler.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Truitt Cemetery in Joaquin.
Carmen Parr was born on December 18, 1967 to Johnny Mack Daw of Joaquin and Evon Wilburn Daw of Joaquin. She graduated high school from Little Cypress Mauriceville in Orange, Texas and then went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Tarleton State University. After getting her degree she began work in the criminal justice profession and soon gave birth to her only daughter, Jessica Richardson. Carmen later lived in Nacogdoches, Texas for several years to be closer to her daughter Jessica as well as her two sisters, brother-in-law, and niece and nephew. Carmen was known for being a devote Christian and remained faithful and very prayerful during many struggles with several health concerns. Her favorite part of service to the Lord was praise and worship and she loved singing and listening to music. Carmen would want to be remembered for being a very loyal and protective friend, and for her passion for sticking up for those who could not always speak up for themselves. She loved her family most of all, including her fiancé Kevin McKay, and was very close to her friends at Green Acres Nursing Home and her Aunt Jaye Robison, whom she shared a close bond with as well. Carmen will be remembered for her laughter and her smile and is missed by her family and many friends every day.
She is survived by her daughter Jessica Richardson of Nacogdoches, TX; her mother and father of Joaquin, TX; her sister Jennifer Daw Klingenberg, husband Chris, and niece Grace and nephew Joseph of Nacogdoches, TX. She is also survived by Kevin McKay of Orange, TX and brother-in-law Taner Oskan of Istanbul, Turkey. Other survivors include: Aunt Joyce King of Houston, TX, Aunt Joyce Carter of Elgin, TX, Aunt Jaye Robison and husband Donnie of Stanley, Louisiana and Uncle Randy Thomas of Shreveport, Louisiana, Great Aunt Irada Oates, as well as many cousins and extended relatives.
She is preceded in death by grandparents Alvin and Grace Wilburn of Joaquin, TX and James and Peggy Daw of Joaquin, TX. She is also preceded in death by her sister Robin Allison Daw and niece Baylee Sabine Daw of Nacogdoches, TX; Uncle Jack King of Houston, TX and Aunt Jimmie Kaye Thomas of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/17/2016
Jackie Nelson Cannon, 79, of Troup, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, in Whitehouse.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Clint Covington officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Cannon was born September 4, 1937, in Shelbyville, to Jack Cannon and Odell Fittz Cannon. He graduated from Shelbyville ISD, where he was very involved in athletics. He went on to earn his Master’s Degree at Stephen F. Austin University. While attending Stephen F. Austin, he played four years of college football. After graduation, Mr. Cannon returned to his High School Alma Mater, Shelbyville ISD. There, he led the Dragons in eleven undefeated games before being defeated in the State Playoff. Many of those players are still local. In 2002, Mr. Cannon retired from public school administration. Following retirement, he moved back to Shelby County, where he lived until about two years ago. Mr. Cannon was an active member of SFA Alumni Association, serving as President for several years. He was awarded The SFA Distinguished Alumnus Award.
He is survived by
Mother: Odell Cannon of Whitehouse
Stepchildren:
John Wayne Covington and wife, Becky, of Troup
JoLea Rucker and husband, Billy Joe, of Troup
Jill Gay and husband, Sandy, of Texarkana
9 Step Grandchildren
Brother: Calvin Cannon and wife, Sandy, of Troup
Sister: Sherry Cannon Neal of Saint Francisville, Louisiana
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Wife: Joann Howard Cannon
Son: Chris Cannon
Father: Jack Cannon
Nephew: Chip Cannon
Memorial donations can be made to Stephen F. Austin Athletic Scholarship Fund, 1936 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/16/2016
H.B. (Burke) Bounds, 91, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Bounds was born August 30, 1925, in Port Arthur, to Hubert Bob Bounds and Sudie Wright Bounds. He served in the United States Navy from 1944 – 1946, during World War II. Mr. Bounds previously owned poultry processing plants and was also a retired Church of Christ Minister. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by
Daughters:
Marsha Bounds
Melonia Molloy and husband, Larry
Anita Long and husband, Tim
Son-in-law: James Holder
Daughter-in-law: Pam Bounds
Grandchildren:
Scott Holder
Phil Bounds
Mishea Davis
Jeremiah Soape
Devin Tillotson
Isaiah Molloy
6 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Cynthia Fultner
Preceded in death by
Wife: Margie Jones Bounds
Daughters: Vickie Bounds, Jama Holder
Son: Philip Bounds
Grandson: Davis Tillotson
Parents: Hubert Bob Bounds and Sudie Wright Bounds
Sister: Billie Jean Harris
Pallbearers will be Scott Holder, Phil Bounds, Jeremiah Soape, Isaiah Molloy, Larry Molloy and Tim Long. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe McSwain, Bobby Dean and James Holder.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/16/2016
Gordon Davis, 74, of Center, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Noble and Bro. Sedrick Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 17, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born January 9, 1942 in the Sardis Community, Shelby County, Texas to Earnest Marlin “Monk” Davis and Gladys Wilma (Porter) Davis. He was a truck driver for many years. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Monk & Wilma Davis, wife, Joyce Ann Davis, Sister, Betty Doucet and uncle, Elton Porter.
He is survived by:
Children:
Tammy Fields & Michael Bennett of Lufkin
Tina Davis & Robert Hight of Center
Gordon Davis, Jr. of Center
Rebecca Risinger & husband, Dwayne of Center
James Davis & wife, Paula of Lufkin
Joey Davis & wife, Sabrina of Lufkin
17 Grandchildren: Anthony Rice, Bryan Rice, Joshua Fields & Destiny Fields Chance McCauley, Andrea Davis, Kelli Plunkett, Christian McCauley, Kara Griffin & Hunter Griffin Ryan Dickerson James Davis, Jr., Marianda Davis, Dustin Davis, Zachery Johnson & Hunter Davis Brenden Davis
4 Great-Grandchildren
Sister: Bobbie Guillory of Eunice, LA
Aunt: Doris Porter of Center
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers: Zachary Young, Chance McCauley, Joshua Fields, James Davis, Jr., Dwayne Risinger, Dakota Hefley
Honorary Pallbearers: Brenden Davis, Christian McCauley, Hunter Griffin, Zachary Johnson, Dustin Davis, Hunter Davis & Ryan Dickerson
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
10/12/2016
Jimmy Ray Booth, 64 of Center, passed away Sunday morning, October 9, 2016 at Holiday Nursing Center in Center, Texas.
Services will be held at 1pm Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas with a wake Friday night, October 14 from 7pm until 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be Westview Cemetery, Center, with Bishop Roosevelt Swindle officiating.
He is survived by:
Sister, Maragret White Booth of Center
Brother, Willie Glen Booth of Center
1 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren
A host of nieces and nephews.
Services are entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
10/12/2016
Jeannine Dannelle Bailey, 77, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at her residence.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Martinsville Cemetery in Martinsville.
Ms. Bailey was born November 22, 1938, in Houston, to James Daniel McLean and Vera Oma DeMent McLean.
She is survived by
Daughter: Geraldine McWhirter and husband, William, of Moss Hill
Sons:
Darrell Bailey of Center
Michael Cory Bailey of Center
Brother: Daniel Perry McLean of Center
Sister: Marjorie Williamson of Rockford, Illinois
Grandchildren:
Daniel McWhirter
Murphy McWhirter and wife, Crystal
Annette Elrod and husband, Travis
Jody Anderson and wife, Diana
Nathan Anderson and wife, Katie
Nicholas Bailey
Amanda Freeman and husband, Jonathan
Jessica Bailey
Michael Perry Bailey
Katy Graves and husband, Joseph
Gerald Perry Bailey Jr.
Deidre Bailey Johnson
Great Grandchildren:
Christian Small
Cadyn Small
Abby Elrod
Tenley Elrod
Jaxon Anderson
Benjamin Anderson
Phoebe McWhirter
Patrick McWhirter
Jonathan Freeman II
Justin Freeman
Jerry Freeman
Abby Graves
Livy Graves
Savana Johnson
Dalton Johnson
Gerald Perry Bailey III
Beloved Dogs:
Max & Maggie
Preceded in death by
Husband: Gerald Bailey
Son: Gerald Perry Bailey Sr.
Parents: James Daniel McLean and Vera Oma DeMent McLean
Brother: Tommy McLean
Pallbearers will be Jody Anderson, Nathan Anderson, Murphy Whirter, Daniel McWhirter, Perry Bailey, Nicholas Bailey.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/7/2016
Mr. Oliver Lewis Marshall, age 66, of San Augustine, Texas. Mr. Marshall passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the V A Hospital in Shreveport, LA.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 14, 2016 from 12:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the True Vine Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Reed Chapel Baptist Church. Interment: Lily Island Cemetery in Chester, Texas with Rev. Orvin Garrett, officiating and Rev. George Simon, Eulogist.
He is survived by:
Wife Carolyn Taylor Marshall of San Augustine, Texas
2 Daughters Tricia Marshall Wilridge of Kingwood, Texas
DeMeko Marshall of San Augustine, Texas
4 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Mother Mozell Berry Marshall of Chester, Texas
4 Sisters Rennie Chaney of Houston, Texas
Juanita Fisher (John) of Houston, Texas
Faye Marshall Bell (Michael) of Royse City, Texas
Anita Barlow (Eugene) of Leggett, Texas
2 Brothers Mose Marshall of Chester, Texas
Aubrey Marshall of Chester, Texas
2 Aunts Wilma Berry of Chester, Texas
Maude Marshall of Lufkin, Texas
Very Special Cousins Ben Earl Berry of Chester, Texas
Samuel L. Darden of Houston, Texas
Betty Williams of Dallas, Texas
LaVoy Darden, Jr. of Connecticut
As well as a host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.
10/7/2016
Ms. Debra Sexton, age 59, of San Augustine, Texas. Ms. Sexton passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Hospice in the Pines Inpatient Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.
Services are still pending at this time.
10/06/2016
Mary Carolyn Phillips, 79, of Waskom, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2016 in Marshall, Texas. She was born on July 4, 1937 in Timpson, Texas, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary (Bogue) Brannon. Graveside service was held on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 2PM at Woodlawn Cemetery with Dudley McIntyre officiating.
Carolyn was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a loving woman who enjoyed running the roads as she called it. Nothing brought her greater joy than rocking her grand children and watching them grow up. She was an excellent seamstress who loved to sew. Her smile was contagious and giving nature unforgettable. Carolyn was a great cook and teacher. Her life revolved around her grandchildren and she would drop everything to be with them.
Carolyn is survived by:
Her son: Thomas Mack “Rusty” Cranford and wife Shirley of Caledonia, Texas
Daughters:
Mechael Scott and husband Rex of Elysian Fields, Texas
Micah Nutt and husband Jody Grubbs of Timpson, Texas
Brother: Ronnie Brannon and wife Rachel of Hallsville, Texas
Sisters:
Rita Busby and husband Thomas of Waskom, Texas
Linda Stanaland and husband Edgar of Woden, Texas
Grandchildren:
Ashley Bueton and husband Adam of Midland, Texas
Jason Cranford of Nacogdoches, Texas
Mindi Ducharm of Timpson, Texas
Erika Scott and husband Brad of Elysian Fields, Texas
Josh Cranford of Nacogdoches, Texas
Emily Scott of Waskom, Texas
Markus Harber and wife Jenn of Marshall, Texas
Anna Cranford of Nacogdoches, Texas
Connie and husband Raymond Tinkle of Timpson, Texas
Kerri Kolb and husband Kevin of Gainesville, Texas
Great-grandchildren:
Brannon Brooks Bueton
Rex Bradlee Scott
Laurie Ellington Bueton
Erik Thomas Scott
Lucy Elizabeth Bueton
Kylee Rusk
Madison Harber
Jack Skinner
Allison Beard
Markus Harber
Gabriel Harber
Macy DeBarge
Kaden Cranford
Codie Cranford
Brent, Kylie
Katie Kolb
Great-great-grandson: Cayson DeBarge
A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Derrick Shaw “Ricky” Brannon.
To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.
Family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr, Timpson, Texas 75975.
10/06/2016
Mr. Namon King (64) of Shelbyville, Texas died October 3, 2016 at Shreveport Manor Nursing Facility of Shreveport, Louisiana. The funeral service for Mr. King will be at Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 2:00pm at Bennett Chapel Baptist Church in Shelbyville, Texas. Bishop W.C. Martin will be officiating.
Mr. King is survived by:
1 Daughter: LoYanda Kenyatta King (Shomari Shanks) of Shreveport, Louisiana
4 Grandchildren: Karmyn Dotson, Kambria Dotson, Serenity Shanks and Joshua Shanks all of Shreveport, Louisiana
1 Sister: Alice K. Blunt of Shelbyville, Texas
2 Aunts: Joyce Ann Cartwright and Cassie Mae Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Visitation: Hicks Chapel Friday, October 7, 2016 from the hours of 10:00am-6:30pm.
Committal: Rather Cemetery
Repass: East Liberty Baptist Church in the East Liberty Community
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
10/05/16
Marvin Specter, age 93 of Missouri City Texas, passed away peacefully Tuesday October 4th, 2016 as his home.
Visitation will be Friday October 7th, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home in Houston Texas. Mr. Specter wishes were to be cremated, so there will be no funeral service.
The eldest of 7 children, Marvin was born on September 21st, 1923 in Omaha Nebraska to Molly Rosensky and Barney Specter.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Lee Specter.
Two sons:
Phillip Specter and wife Jacquiline of Goree, Texas
Tom Specter and wife Rose of Center, Texas
Grandchildren:
Tristan Specter and wife Nicole of Odessa, Texas
Alexandra Langohr and husband Jeremy of Lubbock, Texas
Heather Murphy and husband James of Center, Texas
Paul Specter and wife Corina of Hewitt, Texas
Sisters:
Birtie Susman of Longbeach, Florida
Sally Schwartzberg of Houston, Texas
Maxine Rapp and husband Don Rapp of Arlington, Texas
Brother:
Max Specter of Fort Worth, Texas
10 Great-Grandchildren and three Great-Great-Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Molly and Barney Specter, two brothers Sonny Specter, Norman Specter and grandson David V. Specter.
Special Thank you to Silverado Hospice of Stafford, Texas and Crystal and Lorili.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to your local charities, or your local Hospice.
10/03/2016
Pat Tucker, 92, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016, at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Newburn Cemetery in Center with Father Bob DeWolfe officiating.
Ms. Tucker was born February 4, 1924, in Center, to Joe Jordan and Grace Truman Alford Jordan. Pat began working as a young girl with her sister, Mildred, loading tomatoes into boxcars in Tenaha at a time when this area, especially Timpson, were flourishing capitals of tomato growing. As a teenager of 16, Pat went by bus to the Pentagon in Washington D.C. to work during the World War II era. After returning to Center and marrying the love of her life, Francis Tucker, they became owners of Tucker Funeral Home for many years. In early 1964, Pat opened Tucker Florist in 1964 and worked there diligently and at Center Floral until her retirement the summer of 2015 at age 91.
Probably the most important thing in life to Pat was helping others, be they human or animal. She will be remembered as one of the all-time tireless and consistent workers for humane treatment of and care for all animals. If she could not care for the animal personally – which she did most of the time – Pat would find a way to insure that the pet or stray was properly taken care of. To her, cats, dogs, and other of God’s creatures were as important as anyone on earth.
Pat was a member of the Daughters of the American Republic, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and the Center chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Center for many years and was head of the Woman’s Altar Guild.
She is survived by
Daughters:
Kathey Tucker of Center
Cora Love Everage of Austin
Camille Tucker of St. Louis, Missouri
Son: Francis Hendrick Tucker of Springfield, Missouri
Grandchildren:
Stacy Burford of Nacogdoches
Melissa Kangerga of Midland
Amanda Carson of Houston
Great Grandchildren:
Tatum Carson
Tucker Burford
Jacob Carson
Colton Wells
Nieces:
Michelle Franks of Center
Renea Verdine of Center
Great Niece: Jordan Coffman of Appleby
Special Friends:
Betty Adams Simmons of Center
Jaime Faucett of Center
Preceded in death by
Husband: Francis Tucker
Son: Rickey Edward Tucker
Parents: Joe Jordan and Grace Truman Alford Jordan
Sister: Mildred Verdine
Nephew: Jason Verdine
Great Niece: Mallory Franks
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to O’Malley’s Alley Cats Association in Nacogdoches or an animal charity of your choice.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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