Obituaries
01/14/2016
Harold William Weipert II, 69, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016, in Houston.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, January 17, 2016, at McClelland Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Mr. Weipert was born July 7, 1946, in Deridder, Louisiana, to Harold William Weipert I and Bobbie Lucille Weipert. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and Vietnam War. Mr. Weipert enjoyed goldmining, fishing, playing chess and woodworking.
He is survived by
Daughter: Bobbie Solet of Cypress
Son: Harold Weipert of Cypress
Grandchildren:
Brenden Dunlap of Cypres
Duane Dunlap of Ft. Lewis, Washington
Sisters:
Mary Clifton of Lufkin
Betty Dayton of Lake Jackson
Mother: Bobbie Lucille Taylor of Center
Stepfather: William Taylor of Center
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Father: Harold William Weipert I
Sister: Minnie Weipert
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/14/2016
Annie Joyce Ford, 72 of Houston, passed away on December 31, 2015 in Houston.
Services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016 at St. John Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas with Rev. Bruce McCoy officiating.
She is survived by:
Step-mother: Selma Lathan of Center
Sisters:
Helen Osby of Houston
Mattie Lastraps and husband Larry of Houston
Mattie Suell and husband Melvin of Center
Brothers:
Albert Reed and wife Mattie of Hungerford
Micheal Harrison and wife Charlotte of Dallas
James Wayne Lathan and wife Zona of Shreveport
Claudus Lathan and wife Machelle of Center
Kimble Lathan and wife Deidra of Center
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
01/13/2016
T.J. Hass, 79, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Joe Walker and Bro. Ben Brittain officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
Mr. Hass was born May 5, 1936, in Wood County, to Thomas Jefferson “Tom” Hass and Ina Marie Harvey Hass. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and visiting with his family. Mr. Hass was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by
Wife: Lois Chambliss Hass of Joaquin
Children:
Vicki Brittain and husband, Dab, of Joaquin
Rex Hass and wife, Sherry, of Joaquin
Tim Hass and wife, Kay, of Joaquin
Lisa Hall and husband, Steve, of Tyler
Grandchildren:
Christopher Brittain and wife, Stephanie, of Carthage
Tommy Hass of Shelbyville
Ben Brittain and wife, Tiffany, of Joaquin
Tracy Bryant and husband, Jonathan, of Joaquin
Justin Hall and wife, Amanda, of Lindale
Jonathon Hass of Shelbyville
Mimi Creasy and husband, Scott, of Tenaha
Erin Gray and husband, Trevor, of Tyler
Great-Grandchildren:
Amber Oliver and husband, Jeremy
Matthew Mitchell
Cassity Brittain
Mason Brittain
Zach Hass
Dakota Hass
Casey Hass
Lariat Brittain
Chandler Brittain
Ryland Brittain
Kinsey Bryant
Madalyn Bryant
Maverick Hall
Max Hall
Case Creasy
Roxy Gray
Great-Great-Grandchild: Conway Oliver
Sister: Betty Lyles of Alba
Preceded in death by
Parents: Thomas Jefferson “Tom” Hass and Ina Marie Harvey Hass
Infant Daughter: Patti Jean Hass
Granddaughter: Laura Hall
Pallbearers will be Jerry McGee, Christopher Brittain, Jonathon Bryant, Scott Creasy, Justin Hall, Trevor Gray, Zack Hass and Dakota Hass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Logansport Missionary Baptist Church or Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/13/2016
Doris Hughes Taylor, 96, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin with Mike Brittain officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Mrs. Taylor was born March 29, 1919, in Joaquin, to Robert C. Hughes and Effie Cooper Hughes. She spent twenty years as a career U.S. Navy wife, two of those years were in occupied Japan. She kept home fires burning while he kept the world safe. She was a member of Joaquin and Jackson Baptist Churches and also a charter member of Sandia Baptist Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She is survived by
Daughter: Susan Taylor Clay of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Grandchildren:
Taylor Clay and wife, Tine, of Austin, Texas
Brian Clay and wife, Kristen, of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Commander Chris Taylor (USN, ret.) of Washington, D.C.
Yvette Benson and husband, Paul, of Naples, Florida
Great-Grandchildren:
Austin Clay of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Christopher T. Taylor of Washington, D.C.
Mariangela Taylor of Washington, D.C.
Andrea “Tiffany” Taylor of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Charlotte Taylor of Washington, D.C.
Bjorn Benson of Naples, Florida
Leif Benson of Naples, Florida
Eva Sofia Benson of Naples, Florida
Great-Great Grandchildren:
Valentina Schneider of Washington, D.C.
Sister: Mildred English of Joaquin
Special Niece: Mattie Borders of Joaquin
Sister-in-law: Winl Taylor Lambeth of Tyler
Cousin: Robert Lane Gunter and wife, Mary Lou, of Marshall
Preceded in death by
Husband: Thomas “Jack” Taylor
Son: Thomas E. “Tommy” Taylor
Son-in-Law: Wayne Clay
Brothers: Ceal Hughes, Boyce Hughes
Sister: Bobbie Woodfin, Iris Brittain
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/11/2016
Esterlene (Amy) Byndom, age 79, of Center, passed away Saturday evening, January 9, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center, Nacogdoches, Texas.
Visitation will be 6pm until 8pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Viewing will be held 10am until 11am on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at St. John Baptist Church, Center, Texas. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery, Center, Texas with Rev. Winston Kibbles officiating.
She is survived by:
Husband, V.K. Byndom of Center
Son, Keith Byndom and wife, Cristy of Center
Daughter, Gail Lister of Beaumont, Texas
Grandson, Christopher Byndom of Center
Sister, Barbara Lister and husband, Clyde Jr. of The Colony, Texas
Brother, Timothy Harris and wife, Billie of Center
Aunt, Addie Brown of Center
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
1/11/2016
Ashley Elizabeth Beene, 27, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, in Houston.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Belgard officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Ashley was born January 21, 1988, in Chesapeake, Virginia, to Ricky Neal Beene and Vivian Ann Barnhill Beene. She loved to dance and spend time with her son. She was known to have a special place in her heart for animals.
She is survived by
Son: Carter Thomas Beene
Parents: Ricky Neal and Vivian Ann Beene
Sisters:
Kim Pierce and friend, Mike, of Atlanta, Texas
Amanda Matthews and husband, Jud, of Center, Texas
Brother: James Lowe and wife, Lucy, of Suffolk, Virginia
Grandparents: Billy & Joyce Taylor
Uncles:
Randy Seavey of Virginia
Ronnie Taylor
Charles Taylor and wife, Carolyn
Gary Taylor
Aunts:
Many Font and husband, Dan, of North Carolina
Nancy Cordero of North Carolina
Debbie McAdams
Special Friend: Sabastian Steele
Preceded in death by
Grandparents: Earl and Ruth Holland
Pallbearers will be Creg Taylor, Ronnie Taylor, Fisher Hardy, Jim Matthews, Jody Matthews, Sabastian Steele and Eric Kennemer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/11/2016
Eugene Clifford Stolz, 83, of Shelbyville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 11, 2016, in San Augustine.
Visitation will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Carl Smith and Rev. Terry Goodnight officiating. Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelby County.
Mr. Stolz was born December 16, 1932, in Dallas, to Gus William Stolz Sr. and Lillie Bell Tate Stolz. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He was retired from General Electric, where he worked as an appliance technician. He also worked with Christian Builders. He attended Lone Star Baptist Church in Center.
He is survived by
Son: Larry Eugene Stolz of Dallas
Daughter: Sharon Ann Shaw and husband, Robbie, of Duncanville
Stepson: Billy Boyd and wife, Jillene, of Houma Louisiana
A number of Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Brother: John R. Stolz and wife, Nancy, of Garland
Sister:
Linda Meredith and husband, Ronnie, of Mesquite
A host of other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Wife of 37 years: Audrey Mae Stolz
Parents: Gus William Stolz Sr. and Lillie Bell Tate Stolz
Sister: Lillie Mae Alexander of Dallas
Brother: Gus Stolz, Jr.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/11/2016
Joe Howard Taylor, 79, of Rosenberg, Tx passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Oakbend Medical Center in Richmond, Texas.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Minister, Gene Samford officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will begin at 10 o’clock Thursday at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born April 5, 1936 in DeSoto Parish, LA to Howard William and Eva (Stanley) Taylor. He graduated from Joaquin High School in 1953. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from Brown & Root. He was a member of Avenue N Church of Christ in Rosenberg.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Howard & Eva Taylor and Twin Daughters, Laura Jane and Beverly Jean.
He is survived by:
Wife: Dixie Ruth (Wagstaff) Taylor of Rosenberg
Children:
Richard Howard Taylor & wife, Susan of Damon
William “Bill” Taylor of Rosenberg
Donna Taylor Wilson & husband, Craig of Wallis
Grandchildren:
Richard Taylor II of Needville
Joani Taylor Masliah & husband, Roman of Middle Berry, Vermont
Tammy Taylor Lopez & husband, Daniel Rosenberg
Megan Taylor Brenner & husband, Eric of Italy
Trevor Allen Preuss & wife, Aspen of Katy
Kaitlyn Preuss Smyth & husband, Josh of Wallis
7 Great-Grandchildren
Sister: Loretta Strong McQuirt of Logansport, LA
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers: Richard Taylor II, Trevor Preuss, Daniel Lopez, Josh Smyth, Jimmy Strong, Michael Strong and Rene Rendon
Services under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
1/11/2016
Edith Swan, age 100 of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at her home in Joaquin.
Services will be 2pm Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. J.C. Lewis and Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5pm until 7pm at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born April 3, 1915 in Shelby County to Ernest and Alice (Stephens) Owens. She was a member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Alice (Stephens) Owens, husband, Vernon Swan, Great Grandson, Dalton Williams and Brothers & Sisters; Ralph Owens, Mildred McCrary, Billy Owens, Ella Mae McDaniel, Olga Swan, Tommie Love and Richard Owens.
She is survived by:
2 daughters:
Virginia Kay of Joaquin
Kathleen Kilpatrick of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Vernon Williams of Joaquin
Rebekah Taylor of Joaquin
John Lloyd Kilpatrick of Joaquin
Ellen Kilpatrick Marcus & husband, Jeff of North Carolina
Michael Kilpatrick of Joaquin
Great-Grandchildren:
Emma & Abby Marcus
Sterling Williams
Johnny Ray Taylor
Honorary Pallbearers: Vernon Williams, John Lloyd Kilpatrick and Michael Kilpatrick
Pallbearers: Johnny Ray Taylor, Sterling Williams, Gabe Owens, Mark Owens, Chance David, Steve English, Race English and Cam English
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
01/09/2016
Norma “Hitt” Lout, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 11 , 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Kerry Green officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Norma Lout was born May 12, 1926, in Center, Texas, to Walter and Addie Hitt. She was a member of Dreka Pentecostal Church. She was known for her wonderful cooking by family and friends and always enjoyed a good day of gardening and canning. Much of her time was spent talking on the phone with Sammie, but of all the things she loved in life, the one that stood out the most was being with her family and grandchildren, the light of her life.
She is survived by
Daughter:
Kim and husband, Kinnie of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Kourtney and Husband, Angel Mendoza, of Tyler, TX
Kendra and Husband, Derrick Nash, of Whitehouse, TX
Jenni and husband, Bryan Mooney, of Mooresville, North Carolina
Sawyer and wife, Amber Lout, of Shelbyville, TX
Great-grandchildren:
Cole Mooney
Tyler Mooney
Austin Mooney
Dylan Mooney
Lexi Lout
Katelyn Lout
Maddox Mendoza
Adria Mendoza
Carter Nash
Greyson Nash
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Walter and Addie Hitt
Husband: Bernard Lout
Son: Shelley Lout
Sisters: Claudia Sims, Bernice Cassell, Era Jo Birdwell and Verna (Honey) Mott
Brothers: Walter (Bud) Hitt and Charles (Slick) Hitt
Grand-Daughter: Melody Ann Lout
Pallbearers will be David Cassell, Heath Harbison, John Harbison, Dewayne Bush, Wailen Mott, Steven Hitt, Terry Bailey, Richard Tomlin and Darren Wiggins.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/9/2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie R. May Rowe, 88 of Houston, Texas will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Old Center Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-8:00 p.m. Tuesday night at Hawthorns. Mrs. Rowe was called home January 7, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
Ann’s life journey began November 30, 1927. She was born to the marriage of Manual and Annie O’Rear May of Joaquin, Texas. Ann was a lifelong cosmetologist working in a small salon in Tenaha, Texas, later moving to Vidor, where she owned her own beauty salon on Tannahill Street. It was there she became a teacher of cosmetology. She taught three years at Vidor High School, then Orangefield, and then to Cedar Hill, in the Garland, Texas area. Ann retired from Panola College after 16 years, ending a cosmetology career spanning five decades.
The years following, Ann owned and operated two dress shops in Center and Carthage. She was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W., working on many fundraising events. Ann’s true love was her children, grandchildren, great and great-great grands. She loved to cook, was a wonderful seamstress and loved spending time with family and friends. Loved by her family, she will be missed greatly. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Floyd May and a son, Kenneth H. Rowe.
Mrs. Rowe is survived by:
Son, Joseph F. Rowe and wife Tracy of Joaquin
Daughters:
Carol Rowe DeBender and husband John of Houston
Mary Rowe Lopez and husband Genero of Houston
Six grandchildren:
Gregory Rowe
Kimberly Rowe Long
K. Bryan Rowe and wife Liz of Center
Trey Lopez and wife Mary of Houston
Baron Lopez and wife Jackie of Houston
Ana Michelle Lopez Castellano and husband Jehu of Houston
14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
A host of other relatives and friends.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com
1/8/2016
Billy Earl Pilley, 68, of Logansport, Louisiana, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2016 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, Louisiana. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Timothy Roberson officiating. Military graveside proceedings will follow at Shiloh Cemetary, Cass County, Texas.
Mr. Pilley was born April 4, 1947 in Abilene, Texas to Hubert "Buddy" Pilley and Gardenia Smith Pilley. Married to his life-long love, Annie Retha Owen Pilley for 48 years. He was a fighter in every way. He fought in the Vietnam War. He was a firefighter for the Irving Fire Department in Irving, TX for 25 years and he fought for justice as an officer at the Desoto Parish Sherriff's Department in Mansfield, Louisiana for 13 years. He finished his fighting career with a battle against cancer. It may have won this earthly battle but he WON the Heavenly Reward! Mr. Pilley's hobbies included fishing, hunting, enjoyed spending time in his shop always working on a project but mostly LOVED spending time with his family and serving the Lord in any and all capacities ever needed.
He is survived by
Wife: Annie Retha Owen Pilley of Logansport, Louisiana
Children:
Laticia Bomar and husband, Dwayn, of Center, TX
Sheri Jo Hutto and husband, Kevin, of Logansport, Louisiana
Grandchildren:
Brittany Bomar
Briana Bomar Thompson and husband, Colton
Kari Stover
Savannah Stover
Daniel Stover
Great-Grandson: Jace Thompson
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Hubert "Buddy" Pilley and Gardenia Smith Pilley
Brother: Johhny Pilley and Linda Rose Armstrong
Son: Matthew Earl Pilley
Pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church - Logansport, LA and honorary Gideon Sunday School Class of FBC
1/7/2016
Dewey Raymond Bradley, 84, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Joe Walker officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.
Mr. Bradley was born February 2, 1931, in Warren, Arkansas, to Thomas Asmon Bradley and Claudia Williams Bradley. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Bradley was a Deacon at Logansport Missionary Baptist Church. He loved to garden, but above all, he loved God and his family.
He is survived by
Wife of 57 years: Ola Bradley of Center
Children:
Vickie Ham and husband, B.J., of Porter
Danny Bradley and wife, Michelle, of Cleveland
Grandchildren:
Brandon Kessler and wife, Christine, Atascocita
Daniel Bradley and wife, Tara, of New Caney
Cody Ham of Porter
Dylan Bradley of Porter
Cole Bradley of Porter
Ashley Peerson of Odessa, Missouri
Kellie Williams of Cleveland
Sister: Bonnie Dewberry and husband, Jim, of Houston
Brother: Floyd Bradley of Dermott, Arkansas
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Thomas Asmon Bradley and Claudia Williams Bradley
Brother: J.T. Bradley
Sister: Katherine Ambrose
Honorary pallbearers will be Gordon Morton and Rushing Lambert.
A special thanks to Angel Care Hospice and Green Acres Nursing Home for their companionate care.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
1/7/2016
Charles Morris, of Houma, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at his residence.
Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2015, at McRae Cemetery in San Augustine County.
Additional information and survivors to be announced at a later time.
01/07/15
Russell Marion Maes, 60, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, in Center.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Maes was born September 6, 1955, in Rockford, Illinois, to Martin A. Maes and Norma Ervin Maes.
He is survived by
Wife of 30 years: Pamala Maes of Center
Children:
David Maes of Center
Lacey Maes of Center
Granddaughter: Sydney Maes of Center
Brothers:
David Maes and wife, Jean, of Kingwood
James Maes and wife, Toni, of Hardin
Sister: Nancy Faulk and husband, Paul, of Claremont, Illinois
Father: Martin A. Maes of Hardin
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Mother: Norma Ervin
Nephew: Christopher Maes
Grandparents: Margaret Ervin, Floyd Ervin
“Who loves Sydney? Pappy do!”
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/06/2016
Arnold Dean Raymond, 83, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at his residence.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Thursday, January 7, 2016 starting at 2 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born February 4, 1932 in Huxley to Claimond and Ozella (Anderson) Raymond. After Graduating from Shelbyville High School he moved to Houston where he worked for Texas Electric Steel Casting for 18 years. On November 9, 1952, he married the love of his life Bertha Lee (Vaughn) Raymond. He was drafted into the US Army December 1, 1952, where he was stationed in Germany and served his country proudly for 2 years. Alongside his wife, they moved back home to Huxley where they raised their family. He loved his family and spending time with them. He was an avid outdoorsman, farmer and rancher, he raised chickens and cattle, hauled pulpwood, he was a house builder and mechanic and could do just about anything. He was very devoted to the care of Pleasant Hill Cemetery. He served on the Shelbyville School Board for many years. He was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Claimond & Ozella Raymond, Twin Sister, Norma Jean Raymond, Brothers, Charlie Edward Raymond, Boyce Ray Raymond & wife, Betty & Jessie “Bud” Raymond, Son-in-law, Steve Hughes, Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Henry & Alice Vaughn, Brothers-in-law and Sister-in-law, T.O. Brittain, Edward Vaughn, Cindy O’Rear, Mack Dillard & Charles & Agnes Bryan
He is survived:
Loving Wife of 63 years: Bertha Lee Raymond of Huxley
Children:
James & Regina Raymond of Shelbyville
Pat Lovell & Steve Lovell of Center
Teresa Hughes of Joaquin
Chuck Raymond of Huxley
Beloved Pawpaw to his grandchildren:
J.B. Raymond & wife, Jennifer of Center
Bradley Lovell & wife, Casey of Shelbyville
Jessica Bradford & husband, Colton of Bullard
Michael Dean Presswood of Joaquin
Brent Hughes & wife, Sara of Richmond, VA
Tyler Hughes & wife, Erin of Joaquin
Brigitte Raymond of Center
Great-Grandchildren: McKynize Bush, Justin & Jaxon Raymond, Delane & Carsey Lovell & Ella Bradford
Sisters:
Margaritte “Tbo” Brittain of Orange
Lamerle Willey & husband, Henry Lee of Mauriceville
Sisters-in-law:
Vivian Raymond of Huxley
Joan O’Rear of Huxley
Mildred Dillard of Center
Joan Vaughn of Nacogdoches
Special Friend: Lona Dover Menefee of Shelbyville
Numerous Nieces & Nephews, Family & Friends
Pallbearers:
J.B. Raymond, Bradley Lovell, Michael Dean Presswood, Brent Hughes, Tyler Hughes, Steve Lovell, Lynn Raymond and Jerry Raymond
In Lieu of flowers family request donations can be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, PO 91, Shelbyville, Texas 75973 or Strong Cemetery Fund, PO BOX 1383, Center, Texas 75935
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Perry Wayne Smith, 49, of Center, passed away January 3, 2015, at his residence.
Mr. Smith will be interred at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
He was born June 20, 1966, in Houston to Wayne and Katherine Smith. He worked in the oilfield industry.
He is survived by:
Daughter and Son-In-Law: Stacey and T.J. Cummings of Shelbyville
Son: Barry Wayne Smith of Shelbyville
Kimberly Smith
Grandchildren:
Levi & Karolina Cummings
Sisters:
Rhonda McElhaney of Fort Worth
Karren Price of Center
Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Katherine Smith and a brother, Barry Smith.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Andy Ray Robertson, 63 of Houston, passed away December 27, 2015 in Houston.
Funeral service will be held at 11am Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Greater Elizabeth Church of God in Christ, Tenaha, Texas with interment at St. John Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas with Elder Freeman Bryant officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Rose (McCollister) Robertson of Tenaha
Sons:
Terrence Robertson of Tenaha
Darrell Robertson of Tenaha
Anthony Robertson of Tenaha
Willie Pipkin of Tenaha
Anthony Rollings of Houston
Courtney Robertson of Houston
Daughters:
Valeria Brooks of Bossier City, LA
Andrea Rollings of Houston
Ieshia Rollings of Houston
27 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren
Brothers:
Clifford Robertson of Houston
Billy Robertson of Houston
Talbert Robertson of Houston
Jerry Robertson of Houston
Jermaine Robertson of Houston
Paul Price of Mansfield
Sisters:
Peggy Robertson of Houston
Bobby Robertson of Houston
Services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
Magnus H. “Randy” Ransom, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at his residence in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Jeff Spring and Bro. Jack Forbis officiating.
Mr. Ransom was born April 13, 1932 in Branchville, Indiana to McKinley Hobert Ransom and Annabell Saalman Ransom. He retired from a supervisory position with Lucent Technologies. Mr. Ransom was a founding member of the Toledo Bend Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War.
He is survived by:
Wife, Rossie Ransom of Shelbyville
Son, Randy C. Ransom and wife, Mary of Champlain, Illinois
Daughters;
Janet Eppler and husband, Todd of Bossier City, Louisiana
Rhonda Lewis and husband, Dalton of Shreveport, Louisiana
Cindy Poellnitz of Shelbyville
Grandchildren;
Lori Ezernack, Jim Lewis, Blake Lewis, Paul Honeycutt, Blake Ransom, Jay Arnold and Stefani McCabe.
Numerous Great-Grandchildren
Brothers;
Russell Ransom of Wabash, Indiana
Cedric Ransom and wife, Virginia of Indianapolis, Indiana
Sister, Wanda Gillman of Austin
Preceded in death by:
Parents, McKinley Hobert and Annabell Saalman Ransom
Son, Steve Arnold
Brothers, Charles Ransom and Edgar Ransom
Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Arnold, Bobby Leonard, Charlie Patton, Dakota Bridge, Ken Cooper, and J.D. Weldon.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Charles Ray “Charlie” Brittain, 83, of Center, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev, Karen Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Brittain was born August 2, 1932 in Center to Lee Brittain and Leva Marie Fleming Brittain. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Brittain worked as a golf pro. He was a member of the Center First United Methodist Church and the “Morning Coffee Club”.
He is survived by:
Wife, Pat Brittain of Center
Daughter, Polly Brittain Montemayor and husband, Johnny, of Center
Grandchildren;
Rachel Conway Hawkins and husband, Steve
James Allen McKissick and wife, Lin
Amy McKissick Lebrun and husband, Ronald
Great-Grandchildren;
William Hawkins
Elizabeth Hawkins
Kaylee Lebrun
Sister-in-law, Portia Gaines of Center
Brother-in-law, James Payne of Hemphill
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by;
Parents, Lee and Leva Marie Fleming Brittain
Pallbearers will be Steve Hawkins, Jim Payne, James Payne, Steve Thomas, Michael Lee and Tim Verner. Honorary pallbearers will be Cecil Watlington, Kenneth Sanders, Doug Lampley, Joe Louis Jones and Joe Dykes.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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