Obituaries
04/05/2016
Mrs. Lois Griffin, age 101 went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 4, 2016 at Garrison Nursing Home, Garrison, Texas. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Garrison Funeral Home with Rev. Shak Arrington officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 1:00pm to 2:00 pm before service. Burial will be in Libby Cemetery.
Born December 19, 1914 in Rusk County. Lois was the daughter of Alvin and Dossie (Fancher) King, who was a hard working farm family. She and Cal (Tobe) Griffin were married May 13, 1933 and enjoyed 67 years together until his death on May 10, 2000. They lived their entire life in Garrison and Libby area.
In addition to her parents, Alvin and Dosie King she was preceded in death by brothers, Julius Moore King and twin brother Lovis King. Three sons, Charles Ray Griffin (infant), Don Griffin, Harrell Griffin and wife Brenda and a very special grandson, Josh Griffin.
Surviving are:
Son: Jack Griffin and wife Delores of Garrison, Texas
Daughter-in-law: Sue Daughtery and husband Ronnie of Garrison, Texas
Grandchildren:
Kent Griffin
Kim Avery and husband Ben
Randall Griffin and wife Gayla
Michael Griffin and wife Anna Marie
Allison Griffin
Ricky Don Griffin
Angie Key and husband Jason
Great-Grandchildren:
Isaac and Savannah Avery
Rachel Griffin
Emily Griffin
Hannah Griffin
Jake Griffin
Wade Griffin
Kamryn Griffin
Cutter Griffin
Hunter and Kane Key
Tyler and Cami Griffin.
Lois’s great joy was her family, whom she loved very much. She enjoyed time spent on her farm in the Libby Community. Good times were also enjoyed at Christmas, Griffin Reunion and Libby Homecomings. If Lois had a hobby I guess it was cooking. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed sharing her baked goods with friends and family. She gave of herself and her love all the days of her life. I think it would be safe to say she left this world loved by all who knew her. Lois was member of Garrison Church of Christ. She loved her church family and appreciated each and every one of you.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Libby Cemetery.
Family served by Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.
04/04/2016
Clovis Gene “Hammer” Adams, Sr. (80) of Tenaha, Texas died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Pine Grove Nursing Center of Center, Texas.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 11:00am at St. John Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas. Rev. Joseph Hall, Sr. will be officiating.
Mr. Adams was born March 16, 1936 in Tenaha, Texas to Rev. John Henry Adams and Louisa Bussey Adams.
He is survived by:
Daughter and Son-in-law, Cristy and Keith Byndom of Center, Texas
Daughter and Son-in-law, Vee and Mitchell Allsbrooks of Rusk, Texas
Son and Daughter-in-law, Clovis Gene Adams, Jr. and Leslie of Rusk, Texas
Five Grandchildren
Four Great-Grandchildren
Seven Sisters
Three Brothers
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from the hours of 1:00pm to 7:00pm at Hicks Chapel. Committal is at St. John Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas. Repass is at Benford Chapel Fellowship Hall in Tenaha, Texas.
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
04/04/2016
Ebenzie Randle, 79 of Center, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Green Acres Nursing Center.
Visitation will be from 11am until 1pm at Revival Tabernacle, Center, Texas on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 with funeral service to follow at 1pm. Interment is at McWilliams Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas with Rev. Triplett officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Margie Randle of Center
Daughters:
Linda (Mike) Granger of Houston
Amona (Charles) Nash of Shelbyville
Vanessa (Claude) Randle of Shelbyville
Sons:
Lester Lewis of Tyler
Rodney (Tonda) Randle of Katy
6 Step-Children, 6 Grandchildren
Brother, Terry (Sharon) Randle of El Paso
Sisters:
Janice Carr of California
Marlena (Jerry) Johnson of California
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
04/04/2016
Craig Crocker, 28, of Center, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at his residence.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016 at New Hope Cemetery with Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born March 30, 1988 in Nacogdoches to Willie Bob and Betty Ann (Smotherman) Crocker.
He is preceded death by his Parents, Bob and Ann Crocker, Grandparents, L.B. & Betty Smotherman, Aunt, Sue Walker & Uncle, Charles Paxton.
He is survived by:
Son: Caden Randall Crocker
Brother: Clint Crocker of Huxley
Aunts & Uncles:
Sue & Glen Bolton of Huxley
Randy & Mindy Smotherman of Huxley
Mary Paxton
Hershal Walker of Center
Numerous Cousin & Friends
Pallbearers: Justin Murphree, Jerrod Nutt, Jerrod Holloway, Joey Davis, Nathan Lynch & Judd Clark
Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Hogue, Todd Hogue, Shane Campbell, Pat Paxton & Landon Windham
In Lieu of flowers the family request donations can be made to The Burke Center, 2001 South Medford Dr, Lufkin, Texas 75901 attention Kinnie Reina; phone : 936-633-5620 or the website, www.myburke.org, in memory of Craig Crocker, for treating those in need of substance abuse & mental health.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
04/04/2016
James Delaney Seabourne, was born November 27, 1946, in Houston, Texas. Mr. Seabourne was the son of Jesse Seabourne and Norma Jean Fox. James grew up in Northeast Houston. He graduated from Smiley High School and attended University of Houston. While in high school he served in the Navy Reserves and later went Active while in college. Mr. Seabourne served 14 years in the Navy and after his tour was complete he worked as an electrician foreman for many contractors including those that required him to travel around the globe. James enojoyed playing golf, reading, and spending time watching movies.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Kathy; sons, Trevor Seabourne of Seabrook, Texas, Jason Seabourne of Pasadena, Texas; mother, Norma Jean Seabourne of Houston, Texas; sisters, Linda Seabourne of Georgia, Cathy Seabourne and husband Marvin Martin of Magnolia, Texas, Karen Steffler and husband Bruce of Houston, Texas; grandson, Dante Seabourne of Galveston, Texas; brother in laws, Jerry Wood and wife Patty of Timpson, Texas, James Wood and wife Wanda of Houston, Texas; sister in law, Lauri Stout and husband Alan of Austin, Texas; and a host of family and friends who will miss him greatly.
Mr. Seabourne was preceded in death by his father; and sister, Ruth Ann Lofton.
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.
04/04/2016
Everett Duke Harbison, 80, of Center, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ed McRae and Bro. Steve Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Harbison was born May 18, 1935, in Shelby County, to Leon Harbison and Vallie Bell Samford Harbison. He retired from Center Police Department after 16 years of service and was also Constable in Center for 4 years. Later in life, Mr. Harbison opened EZ Money Pawn Shop and was known for his custom woodwork, making beautiful pistol grips and displays for members of his law enforcement family as well as others. He was a member of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 and New Life Church.
He is survived by
Wife of 61 years: Shirlynn Harbison of Center
Children:
Velinda Graves and husband, Ron, of Brazoria
Ricky Harbison and wife, Vicki, of Center
Stephanie Harbison and fiancé, Philip Reynolds, of Center
Grandchildren:
Jeffery Samford and wife, Jessica, of Brownstown, Michigan
Joshua Worsham of Mt. Pleasant
Erin Howell and husband, Will, of Vidor
Megan Clark and husband, Judd, of Tyler
Kristen Pinkston and husband, Ryan, of Center
Loren Cox and fiancé, Bradley Jones, of Center
Brittany Kimbro and husband, Allen, of Timpson
Britt Matthews and husband, Jake, of San Augustine
Dusty Lout and fiancé, Abby Johnson, of San Augustine
14 Great-Grandchildren
Sister: Willie Lynn Shofner and husband, Carl, of Houston
Special Friend: Roy Noble of Joaquin
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Leon Harbison and Vallie Bell Samford Harbison
Pallbearers will be Jeff Samford, Ryan Pinkston, Bradley Jones, Judd Clark, Mike Lengl, Derek Shofner, Marty Shofner and Steve Campbell. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Samford, Maxie Eaves, Jimmy Matthews, Philip Baker, Jimmy Faulkner, Roy Noble, Woodie Jernigan, James Moore, Paul Ross, Johnny Hughes, John David Sanders, Walter Shofner, Carl Shofner, Pete Baggett, Pete Cordray, Dallon Permenter and all area Peace Officers.
Memorial donations can be made in Mr. Harbison’s name to New Life Church Building Fund.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/31/2016
Sybil Jewel Walker, 93, of Center passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. John Bender officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 1, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez, Mississippi.
She was born May 24, 1922 in Haynesville, LA to John Perry and Laura Annie (Tanner) Foster. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center for many years.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, John and Laura Foster, Husband, Frank Walker, Brother, Perry Duane Foster and Sisters, Elizabeth Smart, Dorothy Van Orsdol, Evenlyn Brown, Marcelyn Foster & Infant Sister, Maxine Foster.
She is survived by:
Daughter & Son-in-law:
Gladys & Bob Giddens of Mt. Pleasant
Son & Daughter-in-law:
Danny & Gladys Walker of Conroe
Grandchildren:
Kirk Giddens & wife, Christy of McKinney
David Walker of Columbia, SC
Dawn Walker Downing & husband, Jordan of San Antonio
Great Grandchildren:
Alyssa Giddens of Dallas
McCall Giddens of McKinney
Lacie & Luke Johnson of McKinney
Joey Walker, Jr. of Kingwood
Cody Walker of Tell City, Indiana
Olivia Jewell Downing of San Antonio
Great Great Grandchildren:
Emma Walker
Julian Walker
Brother-in-law:
Doug Walker of West Monroe, LA
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
03/30/2016
Memorial service for Harris Allyn Weaver, 69, of Timpson, Texas, son of the late Harris Johnson Weaver and Myrtle Lucile Rice, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves, Timpson, Texas with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating. Mr. Weaver was born May 8, 1946 and passed away on March 24, 2016 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Harris was raised in Navasota, Texas where he later graduated from Navasota High School. He continued his education at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas majoring in Business with a minor in Math. Harris married Linda Beavers in December 2004. Linda always described Harris as her best friend. He was a caregiver, thoughtful, kind, compassionate, and was willing to lend a helping hand no matter the circumstances. His favorite words were to tell Linda, it’s okay, “we’ll get it done little by little.”
If he wasn’t helping others, Harris might be found tinkering around the house, manicuring his yard, sitting on his back porch watching birds, visiting with his many friends, or playing free cell. He won thousands of free cell games and took great pride in his winning streak. Where ever you found Harris, you would find his faithful Schnauzer, Scruffy, following alongside and making sure all everything was alright in the world.
Harris could always count on his best friend, Les Matthews, to help him solve the world’s problems. They thoroughly enjoyed their many talks and visits. Occasionally, you could find one or both of them repairing the potholes on their road. Harris was extremely passionate about sports and his love was evident each time he coached football from his living room recliner! His favorite sport being football, always cheering on the Navasota Rattlers every chance he got. In 2014, he and Linda attended his 50th high school reunion where he reminisced the good ole days back at the school he loved dearly. If he was not rooting on the Rattlers, then he was cheering his favorite college team, the University of Texas Longhorns.
Aside from being Linda’s best friend, he took much pride in being a father and friend to his daughter, Michele Weaver Kooken and her husband, Kerry, of The Woodlands, Texas. Additionally, he loved all of Linda’s children, Robin Beavers of Timpson, Texas and Brenda Whiteman and husband Jon, of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, as each one brought great joy and pride to Harris. Family was always important to him.
Harris was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and was very close in fellowship with his church family.
Harris is survived by his wife, Linda Beavers Weaver; daughter, Michele Weaver Kooken and husband, Kerry Jr.; special friend, “Scruffy”; sister-n-law, Monica Weaver; nephew, Matthew Harris Weaver; many nieces and nephews; and an abundance of friends and family that will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harris Johnson Weaver and Myrtle Lucile Rice; and brother, Jimmy Ross Weaver.
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.
03/30/2016
Avalonia Jackson, 78 of Shelbyville, passed away Monday evening, March 28th at Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department in Center, Texas.
Lay-in-state will be Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 10am until 11am at Bennett Chapel Baptist Church in Shelbyville prior to funeral serve which is Saturday at 11am. Wake will be Friday, April 1, 2016 from 7pm until 9pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Interment will be at Haley Bush Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas with Bishop W.C. Martin officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Deronda Edwards of Houston, Texas
Sons:
Minister Laterrius (Shavetta) Jackson of Houston, Texas
Minister Rush Jackson, III of Shelbyville, Texas
8 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren
Sister, Deidra Lynett Perry of Houston, Texas
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
03/30/2016
J.M. Jordon, 70 of Shelbyville, formerly of Dallas, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas.
Wake will be Friday, April 1, 2016 from 6pm until 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 1pm at Gates Chapel Baptist Church, Shelbyville, Texas. Interment will be at Gates Chapel Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop Roosevelt Swindle officiating.
He was survived by:
Son, Cory (Debra) Jordan of Center
2 Grandchildren
Sister, Dorothy (James) Polley of Center
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
03/29/2016
Allen Dale Anderson, 83, of Huxley, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
A memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 2, 2016 at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with military honors given by Fort Hood Honor Guards and Masonic Rites given by Sam Samford Lodge #149.
03/28/2016
Heaven welcomed another Killen angel on Saturday, March 26, 2016, when Jerrie Lynn Killen-Dupre, 65, passed away suddenly at her home in the McClelland Community.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home. There will be a visitation on Friday, April 1, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the chapel, followed by a graveside service at McClelland Community Cemetery.
Jerrie was born January 24, 1951, to George Killen and Mary Lee Lovell Killen, of McClelland Community. She was a very loving, compassionate person, always putting her concerns for others ahead of her own. She was a very devoted daughter – caregiver for her mother as well as her brother, Charlie. She never had a thought that did not include them. Jerrie had a special love and touch for all animals, taking injured animals and caring for them as best she could. Jerrie will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. We needed her, but Jesus must have needed her more.
She is survived by
Husband: Ben Dupre
Mother: Mary Lee Killen
Sister: Selma Bush and husband, Joe
Brother: Charles Killen
Niece: Cheryl Kaul and husband, Ralf
Great nieces: Brittany and Brandy
Great Great Nieces: Haleigh and Alexxis
Special Cousin: Doy Hess
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Father: George Killen
Beloved Sisters: Linda and Glenda Killen
Nephew: Stevie Bush
Pallbearers will be David Estes, Steve Cobit, Paul Taylor and Billy George Smith.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/25/2016
Daniel Allen (Buddy) Cantrell passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his home while under Hospice care. Graveside service will be Monday, March 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at Weaver Cemetery, FM 1970 South, Timpson, Texas, 75975, with Bro. Stan Britton officiating.
He is preceded in death by his wife Janice Charlene Wilde Cantrell and their son, Samuel Allen Cantrell. He leaves his daughter Cynthia Cantrell Lewing and her husband, Ronald Lewing, of Tiki Island, TX.; his daughter, Paula Cantrell Harness and her husband, Matt Harness of Mesquite, TX.; grandson, Jake Lewing and wife, Katie Lewing of Seattle, WA.; granddaughters, Megan Harness Cuzen and husband, Ben Cuzen, of Dallas, TX., Sarah Lewing of Houston, TX., and Brittany Harness Smith and husband, Hunter Smith of Newport, AR.; and many close friends.
Born in Houston, the son of Samuel Tanksley Cantrell and Cleva Allene Tyer Cantrell, he spent most of his younger years in Timpson, TX. near his mothers' birthplace.
In 1952, Buddy entered service into the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean conflict, and was stationed overseas. He was released from Active Military Service in 1954, after a serious illness, and sent home with little hope of survival. His mother nursed him to health, and he was honorably discharged in 1960, earning the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
He entered Lamar University on a GI Bill Scholarship, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1959. He met his wife, Janice when she was attending Sam Houston State University, nearby. They were married in 1961, and soon settled in Beaumont. He worked several years inspecting the radio operations of ships in Beaumont and Port Arthur, and was certified as a Professional Engineer in 1970 before taking a job with the Federal Communications Commission in Houston, where he retired after more than 30 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked for Texas Association of Broadcasters, traveling across the state with Janice at the wheel inspecting various television and radio stations; she was his personal assistant, taking dictation to type his inspection reports. He met several notable personalities, and enjoyed his travels with his wife. They eventually built a home in Matagorda, TX., on the Colorado river, where they enjoyed fishing, shrimping, and crabbing. Both were avid fishermen, and Buddy often designed and built his own crab traps and fishing gear. He carried a notepad and mechanical pencil everywhere so that he could sketch out his designs.
Buddy was a Master Mason with the Masonic Lodge in Timpson, for more than 50 years. He served as a Shriner for a number of years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bay City, TX.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.taylorfh.net
03/25/2016
Alan D. Jones, 47, of Center, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Mr. Jones was born February 21, 1969, in Freeport, to Dan Phillip Jones and Brenda Gail Windham. He graduated from Joaquin High School in 1987 and joined the Marine Corps in 1988. Mr. Jones served in Desert Storm. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with family.
He is survived by
Daughter: Brenda Nicole Jones
Brothers:
Dan Phillip Jones II and wife, Jean
Alex Jones
Sister: Katherine Raymond and husband, Donald
Nieces and nephews:
Jacob Jones
Alania Jones
Collin Cooper
Derik Jones
Marissa Cooper
Brayden Raymond
Preceded in death by
Parents: Dan Phillip Jones and Brenda G. Windham
Grandparents: Oscar Alton and Clarese Jones, Doyle and Myrtle Windham
Uncle: Christopher Jones
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a trust account for his daughter, Brenda Nicole Jones, at Shelby Savings Bank or contact Dan Jones.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/23/2016
Lieutenant General Orren Ray “Cotton” Whiddon passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord, March 20, 2016, surrounded by family and friends after fighting the good fight. He was born March 10, 1935 to the late Cynthia Betty Cockrell and Orren Cox Whiddon in Joaquin, TX as a fifth generation Texan.
General Whiddon graduated from Stephen F. Austin University in 1955, was drafted into the US Army as a Buck Private and upon completion of OCS in 1956, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, Field Artillery. He holds a Master’s in Management from USC. His military education includes Field Artillery Basic and Advanced Courses, Army Command and Gen. Staff College and Naval War College.
General Whiddon served two tours in Vietnam, including G2, 101st Airborne and in a variety of career building assignments, including Ft. Sill, OK; Vicenza, Italy; Ft. Leavenworth, KS; The Pentagon (numerous); Giessen, Germany (twice); SHAPE, Mons, Belgium; Ft. Polk, LA; and Ft. Eustis, VA. Other key assignments include AFCENT, The Netherlands; and Commanding Gen., 8th ID, Bad Krueznach, Germany. Gen. Whiddon retired in 1990 as Commanding Gen., Second United States Army, Ft. Gillem, GA.
Awards and decorations Gen. Whiddon received include the Distinguished Service Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Defense Superior Service Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Legion of Merit (3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Bronze Star Medal (two Oak Leaf Clusters), Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Air Medal (5 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Good Conduct Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), National Defense Service Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Vietnam Service Medal (3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Service Ribbon (1 Oak Leaf Cluster) and Overseas Service Ribbon (Oak Leaf Clusters). Gen Whiddon is authorized to wear the Combat Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge, Joint Chiefs of Staff ID Badge, and Army Gen. Staff ID Badge.
General Whiddon was inducted into Stephen F. Austin University’s Alumni Hall of Fame in 1988, awarded the Angelina Rotary Club’s Paul Harris Fellow Award and “Service Above Self” Award in 2005 and the Angelina Award in 2014. He was a longtime supporter of the SFA’s ROTC program. The Howitzer fired at SFA home games, Ol’ Cotton, is named in his honor.
After retiring in 1990, Cotton and the love of his life, Harriot McKinney Whiddon, began the second adventure of their lives in Lufkin, Texas. His leadership and ability to inspire others led to his work with and development of the PineCrest Retirement Community and Salvation Army Adult Day Care Center. His community work included the Lufkin Planning and Zoning Board, St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School Board President, Methodist Retirement Communities Board, Methodist Retirement Trust Board, and Senior Warden for St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church. Cotton loved Lufkin, and Lufkin loved him.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Cynthia Betty (Cockrell) and Orren Cox Whiddon, and brother, Richard Abner Whiddon. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Harriot McKinney Whiddon; son, Orren Prentice Whiddon of Artemis, PA; daughters, Laura Whiddon Shortell and husband, Joe Ross Stutts of Dallas, TX; Barbara Whiddon Chandler and husband, James B. Chandler of Allen, TX; four grandchildren, Orren A. Whiddon, Pittsburgh, PA; Joseph H. Shortell III, Dallas, TX; Catharine T. Whiddon, Artimus, PA; Skylar J. Chandler, Allen, TX; sister, Susan K. Whiddon, Joaquin, TX; sisters-in-law, Susan P. McKinney of Nacogdoches, TX and Jean T. Whiddon of Hideaway, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
We’d like to thank “Cotton’s Angels”, Norma, Evia, Bonnie, Brenda, Crystal and Ruth; LTC Francis Jackson; the staff and caregivers at Hospice in the Pines; Memorial Home Health; and all the doctors who cared for him, especially Dr. Kyle Krohn.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2016 at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, Lufkin and burial with full military honors at 3:00 p.m. at The Joaquin Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 1504 W. Frank Avenue, Lufkin, TX 75904 or The Salvation Army Adult Day Care Center, 412 S. 3rd St., Lufkin, TX 75901 or to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com
Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.
03/22/2016
Mrs. Florence Kelly Marshall, age 101, of San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Marshall died Friday, March 18, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 25. 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church. Interment will be Haley Bush Cemetery
Survivors:
Son, Douglas Marshall (Barbara) of San Antonio, Texas
Daughters:
Loretta Jackson of Longview, Texas
Caroline Ross of San Antonio, Texas
A host Grand Children and Great-Grand Children
Brother, Willie Kelly of San Antonio, Texas
As well as a host of other relatives and friends.
03/22/2016
David Lamar Henderson, 76 of Center, passed away Friday morning, March 18, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
A wake will be held 6pm until 8pm Thursday night, March 24, 2016 at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Funeral service will be held at 3pm on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Abundant Love Ministries, Center, Texas. Interment will be at Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas with Pastor Marlin Cloudy officiating.
He is survived by:
Sons:
David Henderson of Center
Larry (Myrtle) Osby of Center
Daughter, Yvonne Suell of Dallas, Texas
6 Grandchildren
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
03/22/2016
L.J. Jenkins, 61 of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at his residence in Joaquin.
Wake will be held Friday, March 25, 2016 from 6pm until 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Services will be held at 1pm Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Bell Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, Texas. Interment at Lane Town Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas with Pastor Timothy Teel officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Mary McCollister of Joaquin
Sons:
Hitachi (Candy) Jenkins of Joaquin
Cloish Jenkins of Joaquin
Joshua (Lanieba) McCollister of Joaquin
Daughter, Angelia (Xavier) Gentry of Joaquin
12 Grandchildren
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
03/23/2016
Cecil Jones, 88, of Center, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 25, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Jerry Gannon officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Jones was born June 16, 1927, in Louise, to Ira W. Jones and Pearl Goode Jones. He was a Church of Christ Minister.
He is survived by
Son: Larry “Dude” Jones and wife, Susan, of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Justin Jones of Tenaha
Bailey Jones of Tenaha
Aunts:
Frankie Gerhard of Edna
Helen McKey of Edna
Mildred Tipton of Edna
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Wife: Dorothy Jones
Parents: Ira W. Jones and Pearl Goode Jones
Brothers: Leroy Jones, Raymond Lee Jones
Pallbearers will be Justin Jones, Bailey Jones, Leroy Newman, Otis Pleasant, Allen Pinnick and Donny Fountain.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent atwww.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
03/22/2016
Virgie Faye Yarberry, 79, of Carthage, Texas passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 in Longview, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Monday, March 14, 2016 at Hawthorn Funeral Home in Carthage.
Mrs. Yarberry was born Virgie Faye Smith on July 1, 1936 in Timpson, Texas to Weldon Wade and Lula Faye (Hunt) Smith. She was a 1954 graduate of Tenaha High School, loving wife of 63 years to Tommy Yarberry, a devoted mother and loved gardening, ceramics and crocheting. Mrs. Yarberry is preceded in death by her parents, Weldon and Lula Faye Smith and her sister, Geneva Smith Rowe Locke.
She is survived by her husband, Tommy Yarberry of Carthage; sons, Ricky Yarberry and wife Teri of Carthage, David Yarberry and wife Jennifer of Tyler; daughter, Becky Yarberry Taylor and husband Ray of Carthage; grandchildren, Kimberly Taylor Waites and husband Shane of San Antonio, Melissa Taylor Sanders and husband Chris of San Antonio, Lauryn Yarberry of Monroe, LA, Grant Yarberry of Tyler; step-grandsons, Jeff Burch of Oceana, VA, Alex Burch of Tyler; great grandson, Trevor Waites of San Antonio; sister, Yvonne Smith Ritter of Broken Arrow, OK; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and a host of friends.
The family suggests donations to Heart to Heart Hospice or Good Shepherd Medical Center for all their loving care and support.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com
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