Obituaries
01/27/2016
Yvonne “Nonnie” Loveladdy, 87, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in Irving.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Kelly Sullivan officiating.
Ms. Loveladdy was born June 28, 1928, in Shelbyville, to P.W. “Dick” Middleton and Ione Lee Middleton. She was a graduate of Center High School and attended Texas Women’s College in Denton. Ms. Loveladdy was Vice President of Loveladdy Oil Company. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and an active member of First United Methodist Church in Center.
She is survived by
Daughter: Leslie Jolissant and husband, Greg, of Irving
Son: Jack Dixon “J.D.” Loveladdy Jr. and wife, Am, of Kalasin, Thailand
Grandchildren:
Lindsey Jolissant of Austin
Abby Loveladdy Benavides and husband, Ram, of San Antonio
Brandon Loveladdy of Newport Beach, California
Great Grandchildren:
Maxton Benavides of San Antonio
Emma Lou Benavides of San Antonio
Sister: Pat Middleton Lowery of Pasadena
Twelve nieces and nephews
Cousins:
Cathy Williams of Center
David Harvey of Kingwood
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Husband: Jack Dixon Loveladdy, Sr.
Parents: P.W. “Dick” Middleton and Ione Lee Middleton
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist Church in Center.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/26/2016
Dwight M. Hill, 89, of Logansport, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at First United Methodist Church of Logansport. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at First United Methodist Church of Logansport with Rev. Gloria Youngblood and Rev. Dean Register officiating. Interment will follow at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.
Mr. Hill was born March 15, 1926 in Logan County, Arkansas to George Allen Hill and Lena Corley Hill. He was a sales representative in the poultry industry. Mr. Hill served in the United States Army as a Medic from October 1944 to November 1946. He was a member of the Joaquin Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Shriners Temple and an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Logansport.
He is survived by
Wife: Elizabeth “Betty” Hill
Daughters:
Deborah McCune and husband Cecil
Kathleen Stoll and husband Brian
Lisa Hitt and husband David
Suzanne Dumas
Kelly Darden and husband Tim
Grandchildren:
Jennifer Graham, Amy Burford, Kimberly Perry, Jim Cooke, Katie Hitt, Matthew Hitt, Shelley Modisette, Lauren Patton, Joshua Darden, Jackson Darden
16 Great-Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces and Nephews and a host of family and friends
Preceded by
Parents: George and Lena Hill
Sisters: Lucille, Marie, Juanita
Brothers: Lindell, Marvin
Great-Granddaughter: Ashley Faith Modisette
Pallbearers will be Jim Cooke, Jonathan Graham, Chad Burford, Tim Darden, Matthew Hitt, Scott Patton, Devin Perry, Joshua Darden, Paul Modisette. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brian Stoll, Cecil McCune, Jerry Autry, James Dean, David Hitt, Mike Hayden, Ken Hendrickson, Joe Walker, Tony Walker.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 177 Logansport, LA 71049.
The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Eric Smith and Dr. David Green and all nurses and caregivers for their attention and love.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/26/2016
Perry Wayne Smith, 49, of Center, passed away January 3, 2015, at his residence.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
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
Nephews:
Rex Kirkley
Rick Kirkley
Niece: NaShae Menefee Tuomey
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
01/22/2016
Mrs. Lonnie Lee Garner, age 74, of Geneva, Texas. Mrs. Garner passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at CHI St Luke Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.
Funeral service will be Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at County Line Baptist Church with interment at County Line Cemetery and Rev. Gaylon Taylor, officiating. Visitation and wake will be Friday, January 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Garner & Son Chapel.
She is survived by:
Sons
Frank Garner of Geneva, Texas
Carter Ray Garner (Jackie) of Center, Texas
Daughters
Mary Lockett of Lufkin, Texas
Earnie Mae Jones (Leroy) of Geneva, Texas
Stephanie Pea of Geneva, Texas
Contresa Miller of San Augustine, Texas
17 Grandchildren
18 Great-Grandchildren
Brother, Redell Weathered of San Augustine, Texas
Sisters
L. B. Simmons (Willie) of Geneva, Texas
Nancy Weathered of Nacogdoches, Texas
Sue Whitaker of Nacogdoches, Texas
As well as a host of other relatives and friends.
01/21/2016
Opal Adell (Rousseau) Chandler was born October 24, 1917 in Garrison, Texas to Travis and Pearl (Weatherly) Rousseau. She died January 20, 2016 in Garrison, Texas having reached the age of 98. She married WC “Dock” Chandler on March 24, 1934 at the age of 16. They were married 28 years until his death on October 19, 1962.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. Burial will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service 1:00-2:00 pm.
Survivors:
Daughters:
Juanita Mahon of Lufkin, Texas
Martha Harvey & husband Malcom of Conroe, Texas
Mary Spratt & husband Ron of Georgetown, Texas
Son: Joe Chandler & wife Myke of Garrison, Texas
Grandchildren:
Terry Chandler
Sherry Cranford
Jerry Chandler
Joyce Adams
Timothy Harvey
Sharon Land
Lee Harvey
Kim Spratt
Stacy Gray
Jody Chandler
Great-Grandchildren:
Chelsey Brewer
Wes Chandler
Nash Chandler
John Cranford
Allison O’Connor
Jared Chandler
Teryn Chandler
Eli Chandler
Kristin Morin
Megan Adams
Chad Harvey
Emily Harvey
Jake Harvey
Ethan Harvey
Austin Chamlee
Keraly Chamblee
Ransom Rhame
Chandler Gray
Oaklie Chandler
Great-Great-Grandchildren:
Luccasey Brewer
Conley Brewer
Cabela Brewer
Jace Chandler
Kipley Chandler
Maveryk Cranford
Payton O’Connor
Sisters:
AnnJanette Westbrook of Lewisville, Texas
Florene Parker of Kilgore, Texas.
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends
Preceded in death by: Husband; W.C. “Dock” Chandler
Son: Travis Chandler
Brothers: Hollis Rousseau and Samuel “Buster” Mosby
Grandchildren: Kerri Spratt and Kelly Spratt
01/21/2016
Ms. Joyce A. Turner, age 84, of San Augustine, Texas. Ms. Turner passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine, Texas. Services are still pending at this time.
01/21/2016
Mr. Therlin E. “Top Cat” Thomas of San Augustine, Texas. Mr. Thomas passed away at his home Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in San Augustine, Texas. Services are still pending at this time.
01/20/2016
Joshua Wayne Kellum, 33, of Timpson, Texas passed away on Tuesday January 19, 2016 in Center, Texas. He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas on April 5, 1982, the son of James Kellum and Jane Pipes Hoffman.
Josh graduated Timpson High School Class of 2000. He then went to work logging with his father. He spent countless hours cutting trees and hauling logs. Josh enjoyed muddin’ on four-wheelers, fishing, and spending time around a camp fire visiting with family and friends.
Josh is survived by his wife, Candace Johnson Kellum; mother, Janie Hoffman; son, Jeramie Cain Kellum; daughter, Janna Darlene Kellum, Bradlee Voiselle; step-children, Jacob, Zackary, Addison, and Piper; several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
Josh was preceded in death by his son, Johnathan Wayne Kellum; and father, James Wesley Kellum.
In lieu of flowers donations can be accepted at Taylor Funeral Home to purchase a monument.
01/18/2016
Jason Hubert Covington, 54, of Center, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Center. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center.
Mr. Covington was born November 9, 1961, in Nacogdoches, to John Maxie Covington and Joy Hughes Covington. He attended Kilgore College and Stephen F. Austin University. Mr. Covington was a loving husband and a devoted dad. His wife and three boys were the light of his life. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Shelby County Cruisers, NHRA and Center Country Club. Mr. Covington was very active in youth baseball, having coached for several years. He was Vice President of Covington Lumber and Construction Company for thirty-one years.
He is survived by
Wife of 24 years: Michelle Chandler Covington of Center
Children:
Jacob Covington of Center
Jaxon Covington of Center
Jace Covington of Center
Mother: Joy Hughes Covington of Center
Brother: Johny Covington and wife, Tammie, of Center
Sister: Jennifer Golden of Cypress
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Charles and Carolyn Chandler
Sister-in-law: Danielle Permenter and husband, Dennis, of Center
Nieces and Nephews:
Justin Golden
Joanna Golden
Jana Keele
Joel Covington
Colton Rhame
Numerous other relatives
A host of friends and a very large baseball family
Preceded in death by
Father: John Covington
Pallbearers will be Jerry Huffman, Pug Hughes, Jason Mitchell, Dale Alexander, Joe Gutierrez, Joe Whittlesey, Efren Espino and Jesus Espino. Honorary pallbearers will be Marlin Jones, Jerry Cassell, Billy Bob McAdams, Mike Carlson, Clark Mundt, Bill Lloyd, Gary McDonald, Billy Ray Thompson, Larry Horn, Mark Eberlan, Dusty Griffis, Kenneth Jones, Bob Mooney, James Goodwyn, Donnie Moody, Ronnie Adams and Miguel Bueno.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/18/2016
Lloyd Ernest Bilbo, 88, of Center formerly of Vidor, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor with Wayne Woolwine officiating. Visitation will be 30 mins prior to the graveside service in Vidor.
He was born November 14, 1927 in Vidor to Ernest Raymond and Susie (Simmons) Bilbo. He worked for Greer Equipment for many years as a heavy equipment operator.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Ernest & Susie Bilbo, Son, Lloyd Bilbo, Jr., Wife, Clara Jean Weaver Bilbo, Wife, Dorothy Hunt Bilbo, infant brother and 2 Sisters, Ivey Henderson and Thelma Henderson
He is survived by:
Daughter: Cathey Monk & husband, Sammy of Center
Step Daughter: Nelda Hunt Cook of Etoile
Sister: Wilma Woolwine & husband, Wayne of Collins, Mississippi
Brother: Gerald Bilbo & wife, Edna of Vidor
Grandchildren:
Rachel Huff Dannar & husband, Dustin of Montana
Amber Monk & Johnny Cole of Nacogdoches
Matt Monk & wife, Katrina of Center
Serenda Brittain
Darrell Cook
Darren Cook
Great-Grandchildren:
Natalie Hill
Leigha Hill
Aleena Dannar
Kennedy Cole
Numerous other Relatives, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
01/18/2016
Ruth Metcalf Scarborough, 93, of Huxley, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 19, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born August 9, 1922 in Sabine County, Texas to Vestal and Mertie (Hendricks) Metcalf. She was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Vestal and Mertie Metcalf, Husband, Jeff Scarborough, Granddaughter, Pam Scarborough Baldwin, Brother, Clarence Metcalf and Sister, Gladys Schillings.
She is survived by:
Children:
Larry Scarborough & wife, Mozell of Pasadena
Deloris Sample & husband, Donald of Quitman
Danny Scarborough & wife, Judy of Huxley
Merlyon Chandler & husband, Larry of Huxley
Grandchildren:
Jeffery Scarborough of Pasadena
Tammy Schnell & husband, Kent of Houston
Derek Sample & wife, Romney of Center
Dena Brewer & husband, Rick of Quitman
Delicia Sample Smith of Quitman
Donel Sample & wife, Joyce of Greenville
Phillip Scarborough & wife, Stacey of Huxley
Patrick Scarborough & wife, Jaclyn of Huxley
Great-Grandchildren: Kaley Moore & husband, Russell, Andrea Scarborough, Ashtin & Ana Schnell, Rustyn Sample & Ainsley Beaver, Jayson Smith, Alexis Sample, Alayna Sample, Taylor & Emily Kepley, Savannah Green &
Alli Baldwin, Brayden, Brylee, Brysen & Bryant Scarborough & Ashton & Saylor Scarborough
Numerous Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews, Family & Friends
Pallbearers: Derek Sample, Phillip Scarborough, Patrick Scarborough, Jeffery Scarborough, Donel Sample, Rustyn Sample, Kent Schnell & Scotty Baldwin
Honorary Pallbearers: Great Grandsons, Cecil Dean & Craig Jones
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
01/17/2016
Dolly Bell Molina, 83, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Lawrence Street Health Care Center in Tomball.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 12:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home until service time.
She was born November 8, 1932 in Shelby County to Edgar Allen “Shorty” and Annie Bell (Tomlin) Sanford. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Shorty & Annie Bell Sanford, Husband, Martin J. Molina, Infant Son, J. Leonard Sanford, Grandsons, Wesley Livingston & Kevin Taylor, Brother, James Douglas Sanford, and Step Daughter, Sherry Whitten.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Dianne Livingston & husband, Richard of Center
Brenda Sue Lynch
Sons:
Don Allen Taylor & wife, Debbie of Houston
Bobby Dean Taylor, Jr. of Cameron
Bill Moore & wife, Melissa of Spring
Step-Children:
Annette Molina Railey & husband, Lewis of Houston
Tammy Molina Brown & husband, Wayne of Highlands
Martin “Sambo” Molina, Jr. & wife, Kelly of Houston
Grandchildren:
Bryan Livingston & wife, Amanda
Bobby G. Taylor
Stephanie Taylor
B.J. Taylor
Billy Dean Taylor
Shaina Rodriguez & husband, Jeff
Blaine Moore
Amber Moore
Ashley Moore
Sisters:
Joyce Hughes of Timpson
Dorothy Jean Livingston of Jasper
Numerous Great Grandchildren, Niece & Nephews & Numerous Step Grandchildren
Pallbearers: Bryan Livingston, Bobby G. Taylor, Blaine Moore, Billy Dean Taylor, B.J. Taylor and Cash Livingston
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
01/17/2016
James Harold Enmon, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016, in The Woodlands.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Don Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Enmon was born December 12, 1933, in Shelbyville, to H. E. Enmon and Era B. Dockens Enmon. He was a member of IBEW Local #479, Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville and Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Center.
He is survived by
Wife: Bobbie Wagstaff Enmon of Shelbyville
Children:
Victor and Jo Ellen Enmon of Montgomery
Kristi and Johnny Conn of Little Cypress
Grandchildren:
Stormy and James V. Enmon, II of Beaumont
Christin and Justin Hommel of Katy
Leslie and Daniel Ruiz of Mauriceville
Shelly and Michael Magoulas of Houston
Great Grandchildren:
Corbin Hommel
Adilyn Hommel
Avery Ruiz
Kenzee Kirkland
Arriving in May, Lena Magoulas
Sister:
Ima Ruth Snider of Beaumont
Nephew: Stephen Snider of Clear Lake
Sisters-in-law:
Opal and R.O. Duncan of Grandbury
Sue Gomez of San Diego, California
Preceded in death by
Parents: H. E. Enmon and Era B. Dockens Enmon
Father and Mother-in-law: Jewel and Altha Wagstaff
Granddaughter: Victoria Jo Enmon
Brothers-in-law: Kenneth O. Snider, Camilo Gomez
Nephew: Kenneth “Kenny” Snider
Pallbearers will be Larry Enmon, Tom Enmon, James V. Enmon II, Stephen Snider, Daniel Ruiz, Michael Magoulas, Chuck Bailey and Justin Hommel. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Enmon, Arnold Soucia, Tony Samford and members of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Extra Life benefitting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at www.extra-life.org.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/17/2016
Billie Marie Brown, 79, of Timpson, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.
Ms. Brown was born April 4, 1936, in Center, to Charlie Morgan Moore and Katie Bell Britton Moore. She worked at The Fashion on the square in Center for several years. She loved gospel music and singing.
She is survived by
Husband: Joe Brown of Timpson
Children:
Ray Conner and wife, Betty, of Diana
Arie Ann Baker of Timpson
Dawn Bowers of Timpson
Grandchildren:
Suzanne Clower and husband, Clint, of White Oak
Crystal Conner and fiancé, Blake, of Lewisville
Michael Bowers
Timothy Bowers
Great-Granddaughter: Kinzlee Clower of White Oak
Sister: Merle Bridges of Center
Preceded in death by
Parents: Charlie Morgan Moore and Katie Bell Britton Moore
Brothers: Sonnie Moore, Charles Edward Moore
Pallbearers will be Naylor Bowers, Clint Clower, Michael Bower, Timothy Bowers and Blake Leighton. Honorary pallbearer will be Phillip Baker.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/14/2016
Clarine Brimer Akridge, 80, of Nacogdoches, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Bob Whitehead officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in San Augustine County.
Ms. Akridge was born March 16, 1935, in the Zavalla Community of Angelina County, to Earl Brimer and Margaret Jones Brimer. In 1949, she married Virgil E. Akridge. Together, they raised nine children. Ms. Akridge loved her family and friends. Her favorite pastimes included playing Bingo and gardening.
She is survived by
Daughters:
Odell Renfro and husband, Tommy, of Chireno
Pat King and husband, Floyd, of Lufkin
Margaret Teets and husband, Ronnie, of Corrigan
Sons:
Carl Akridge and wife, Donna, of Martinsville
Harlan Akridge and wife, Terrie, of Aiken
Virgil Akridge and wife, Lucia, of El Paso
Jim Akridge of Lufkin
Son-in-law: David Jinkins
26 Grandchildren
40 Great-Grandchildren
6 Great-Great-Grandchildren
A host of other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Husband of 55 years: Virgil Akridge
Daughter: Ruby Jinkins
Son: Ricky Akridge
Parents: Earl Brimer and Margaret Jones Brimer
Brothers: Walter Brimer, Buck Brimer, Joe Brimer, Bill Brimer
Sisters: Evelyn Foster, Louise Oates
Pallbearers will be Jamie Jinkins, Michael Jinkins, Jerrod Jinkins, Floyd King Jr., Stephen King and Charles Williams.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Melrose Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 632672, Nacogdoches, Texas 75963.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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.
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