Obituaries
09/21/2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Mae Gardner (51), of Center, Texas, will be Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:00pm at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Center, Texas (623 Martin Luther King Drive). Elder Cleon Williams will be officiating. Mrs. Gardner died Friday, September 16, 2016 at a local hospital in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Mrs. Gardner is survived by:
1 Son: Michael Gardner of Center, Texas
1 Daughter: Candace Harper of Center, Texas
3 Sisters: Dorothy McCollister (Leo) of Tyler, Texas
Dorothy Lavearn Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Darlene Gardner of Shelbyville, Texas
3 Grandchildren: Ma’Kenzie Dodd
Ma’Kiyah Hubbard
Natalie Gardner
2 Uncles: Tom Gardner (Katy) of Shelbyville, Texas
Lucky Gardner (Wilda) of Center, Texas
2 Aunts: Betty Sanders (John) of Center, Texas
Pauline Cartwright of Shelbyville, Texas
Visitation: Friday, September 23, 2016 at Hicks Chapel
Committal: St. John Baptist Cemetery, Africa Community
Repass: Bright Morning Star Baptist Church
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
09/21/2016
Tommie Lou Cosby, 77, of Holly Lake Ranch, TX passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 in Tyler, TX. She was born Tuesday, August 3, 1939 in Crow, TX to the late John William “Pete” Shoemaker and Delores McKneely Shoemaker.
Mrs. Cosby attended Holly Brook Baptist Church. She was a member of Concerned Women for America, Board of Directors for Cedar Memorial Gardens, a girl scout leader, softball coach and Sunday School teacher.
She is survived by:
husband, Wayne Cosby of Holly Lake Ranch, TX
two sons, David Cosby and wife Laurie of Diana, TX, Danny Cosby and wife Kellie of Raleigh, North Carolina
daughter, Debra Cosby Lane of Dallas, TX
two brothers, Larry Shoemaker of Collinsville, TX and John Shoemaker of Comfort, TX
four granddaughters, Molly Cosby, Katie Cosby, Ashley Lane and Tiffany Lane.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 2:30 PM at Holly Brook Baptist Church in Holly Lake Ranch, TX. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd. Tyler, TX 75701 or Cal Farley Boys Ranch Po Box 1890 Amarillo, TX 79174.
09/20/2016
Margie McMkinzie Chessher, 83, of San Augustine, TX passed away in San Augustine, TX September 16th, 2016. Margie was born March 28, 1933 in Shelby County, TX to Jack Blackmon and Audrey Taylor. She retired from Deep East Texas Electric Co-op and was affiliated with Liberty Hill Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 17th from 5PM til 8PM at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, TX. Services will be held Sunday, September 18th at 3:00PM at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, TX. Burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Bro. Frank Holrath and Bro. Welton Blackmon Officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Teresa Mckinzie Smith & Husband Robert Glenn Smith of Cypress, TX
Grandchildren: Cole Smith & Wife Krissi; Jordan Smith; Noelle Smith
Great-Grandchildren: Noble Paul Smith; Lillian Doniece Smith
Brothers: Jerry Blackmon of Lufkin, TX; Welton Blackmon of Patroon, TX
Sisters-In-Law: Linda Blackmon; Alice Ann Blackmon; Hazel Mckinzie
Brother-In-Law: Buddy Gray
Step-Children: Philda & Steve Adams; Jackie & Donnie Fountain; Cecil & Gena Chessher; Tommy Chessher; Earl Chessher Jr.
Numerous Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren of The Chessher Family
Special Friends: Jeanette Miller; Mrs. Billie Anders (Colonial Pines Room-Mate)
Host Of Nieces & Nephews; Family & Friends
Beloved Pet: Sparky
She was preceded in death by her parents: Jack & Audrey Blackmon, husbands: Elton Mckinsie & Earl Chessher, infant twin sons, sister: Helen Gray, nephews: James Grey & Mark Nckinzie and niece, Ernastine Couglar.
Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
09/20/2016
Funeral services honoring the life of Victor Gerald Files, 90, will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA with Reverend Jon Lord officiating. Burial will follow at Prude Cemetery in Mansfield, LA. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 6:00 till 8:00 PM.
Gerald was born on February 13, 1926 to Walter and Emaline Wall Files and passed away on September 18, 2016 in Mansfield, LA.
Gerald was a WWII Navy Veteran and also a horse and cattle rancher his whole life. He ran landing barge landing troops in Okinawa. Gerald was a Judge for American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association, and American Appaloosa Association. Gerald was also published in numerous horse publications.
Preceding Gerald in death were his wife Jacqueline Files; parents Walter and Emaline Files; brothers, George Files, Leon Files, and sister, Edra Krute.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his son Jim Files and wife Amanda of Stanley, LA; daughter, Vicki Jernigan and husband Adam of Center, TX; sister, Agnes Sutch of FL; 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one special niece Carolyn Allen of Wasilla, AK.
09/20/2016
Henry Herbert Stephens Jr., 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Stephens was born March 8, 1956, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Henry Herbert Stephens Sr. and Barbara Ann Owens Stephens. He served in the United States Navy. Mr. Stephens loved working, fishing and spending time with his family.
He is survived by
Wife: Lisa Stephens
Daughter: Stephanie “Tunkin” Stephens McMiller and husband, Herbert
Special Daughters and Son:
Kimberly Gibson
Lindsey Weaver
Joshua Vail
Granddaughters:
Kayla “Dala” McMiller
Tysheania “Ty” McMiller
Dashia “Deja vu” McMiller
Sisters:
Frances Ann Sewell
Wanda Owens
Brothers:
Mike Owens
Gary Owens
Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law:
Carolyn Cooley
Mike Clark
Connie Smith
John Clark
Luke Clark
Charlotte Griffith
Maxine Lester
Special Family:
Fannie Hughes
Theresa Whiteside
Angela Hughes
Wayne Hughes
Larry Jack Hughes
Preceded in death by
Parents: Henry Herbert Stephens Sr. and Barbara Ann Owens Stephens
Brothers: Billy Stephens, Randy Stephens
Pallbearers will be Joshua Vail, Shawn Whiteside, Colton Bragg, Shane Whiteside, David Bragg and Clint Crocker. Honorary pallbearers will be Marquette Cagle, Bobby Collins, Tony Flynn, John McBride, Delbert Matthews and Gene Vail.
The preferred florist of the family is Hughes Florist 936-598-9949.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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09/20/2016
Graveside service for Frank Allen Alpha, 71, of Houston, Texas, son of the late Frank Adam and Erma Lucille (McCracken) Alpha, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Mt. Olive Cemetery, 4417 CR 4054, Timpson, TX. Frank passed away September 17, 2016 in Houston, Texas and was born March 15, 1945.
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.
09/16/2016
Jane Fulmer, 60, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away in Nacogdoches, Texas on September 12, 2016. She was born November 4, 1955 in Carthage, Texas, the daugher of Barron Brooks and Tommie Wall Brooks Methvin.
Growing up and resididng in Timpson, Jane attended Timpson High School. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She married Mr. Kenneth Fulmer, spending 38 years with him until his passing in 2012. Ms. Jane enjoyed watching TV, spending time with her children, and especially her grandchildren.
Jane is survived by:
Sons:
Kevin Fulmer, of Nacogdoches, Texas
Justin Fulmer of Nacogdoches
Jeremy Fulmer of Iowa Park, Texas
Mother, Tommie Methvin of Timpson, Texas
Sister, Kathy Burns and husband Lynn of Joaquin, Texas
Grandchildren: Kolby Owens, Matthew Thorne, Cheyanne Porter
A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her father, Barron Brooks, and brother, Barry Brooks.
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.
09/16/2016
Alberta Pleasant, 88 of Center, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Green Acres Nursing Center.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 1pm at Triumph First Pentecostal Church, Shelbyville, Texas with Bishop Zep Swindle officiating.
She is survived by:
Son, Cleveland (Sherry) Booth of Shelbyville
Brother, James Howard of Shelbyville
4 Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
09/15/2016
Dean Powdrill, 59, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in San Augustine.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin.
Mr. Powdrill was born January 25, 1957, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to Truitt Lacy Powdrill and Helen Marie Jeans Powdrill. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by:
Son, Michael Shane Powdrill of Louisiana
Brothers and Sisters:
Judie Irish and husband, Harold, of Joaquin
Sue Morris and husband, Joe, of Huxley
David Cockrell and wife, Betty, of White Oak
Ray Powdrill and wife, Cindy, of Henderson
Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends
Preceded in death by:
Parents, Truitt Lacy Powdrill and Helen Marie Jeans Powdrill
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to assist with funeral expenses.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/15/2016
Roger Dale Vaco, 57, of Carthage, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016, at his residence.
Mr. Vaco was born March 13, 1959, in Conroe, to Edker Owen Vaco and Mary Frances Oliver Vaco.
He is survived by
Daughter: Jennifer Moore
Stepson: James
Sisters:
Betty Mills and husband, Pete
Linda Ferguson and husband, James
Ruthie Abernathy
Shirley Simmons
Brother: Jerry Vaco
Special Nephew: Christopher Casteel and wife, Deborah
Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, grandchildren and other relatives
Preceded in death by
Wife: Cleta Claudean Vaco
Parents: Edker Owen Vaco and Mary Frances Oliver Vaco
Brothers: Johnny Vaco, Ronald Ayers
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/15/2016
Mrs. Paulyne L. Evans of Tenaha, Texas, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. Funeral service for Mrs. Paulyne L. Evans will be Saturday, September 17, 2016 at St. John Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas at 1:00pm. Rev. Chandler Pettis pastor and Rev. J. T. Harris will be officiating. Paulyne L. Davis Evans was a devout Tenahanian born and reared here, the daughter of the late Edgar “Ed”, and Anna Cartwright Davis. Her mother passed away in her infancy. She was reared by her grandmother, the late Mary Ballard, and an Aunt, the late Annie B. Harper.
Paulyne was a member of St. John Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas. She lived within steps of the building. Paulyne served as: Missionary President, member of the finance committee, Christian educator, choir member, and avid Bible scholar.
She attended Booker T. Washington High School where she graduated with academic honors. She earned a BA Degree from Bishop College in Marshall, Texas in the Social Sciences and a minor in Education. She received her MA Degree from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. She entered the teaching profession in 1947-1948 at BTW where she remained until integration in 1967. She became an instructor at THS in 1967-1968 remained in the system until complete retirement in 2004; spending 56 years in the local system.
She was a dedicated person, a lover of people and has a faith in God that supersedes her non-identified concern for anyone who seeks her help. She was an excellent teacher of both social and Christin education having attended some twenty plus National Baptist Congress and conventions. Her honors are too numerous to name, but it is safe to say that her many honors bespeak her character and her work.
Some of her honors at THS are: Named favorite teacher several times; Teacher of the Year, and served as speaker of the THS 8th Grade Graduation of two occasions.
A few other affiliations are: Member of St. John Baptist Church, served Shelby County Unit of TSTA as President, secretary, Human Relations chair person, and District Human Relations Chairperson, member of Retired Teacher Associates, most ancient Matron of Paphas Count #179, Tenaha Queens Mary of Lilly Sweet Place #86 and District Deputy Grand Matron of District 4, Dean of the East Texas Bethel Baptist District Congress of Christina Education. She was also one of the Commissions of Tenaha Housing Authority. She is one of the partnerships of the Historic Hicks Mortuary in Center, Texas.
Paulyne was married to the late Jimmy Ross Evans of Wichita Falls; he was a graduate of Bishop College, Georgetown University Washington, D.C. with a Doctorate for Maryland University, all in the natural and biological sciences. He retired from Walter Reed Hospital as a microbiologist.
Paulyne leaves behind numerous relatives and friends.
Visitation: St. John Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas, Friday, September 16, 2016 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Committal: St. John Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas
Repass: Tenaha High School in Tenaha, Texas
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
09/13/2016
Mr. Vollie Kenneth Grace, age 75, of Hemphill, Texas. Mr. Grace passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church. Internment in Macedonia Cemetery with Rev. Joe Gilbert, Officiating.
Visitation will be Friday, September 16, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Garner & Son Chapel.
She is survived by:
Wife: Alice Grace of Hemphill, Texas
2 Sons: Kenneth Grace of Hemphill, Texas and Jarl Grace (Tykisha) of San Antonio, Texas
2 Daughters: Carla Grace Roberson of Pflugerville, Texas and Vashti Grace of Arlington, Texas
4 Grandchildren
Brother: K C Grace II of Houston, Texas
3 Sisters: Yvonne Lee of Hemphill, Texas, Louis Davis of Houston, Texas and Lueann Allen of Houston, Texas
As well as a host of other close relatives and friends.
09/12/2016
Jacob Lavigne, 88, of Center, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at New Life Church in Center with Bro. Steve Noble officiating. Visitation will be Monday, September 12, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at New Life Church in Center.
Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Houston National Cemetery with military honors.
He was born November 6, 1927 in Ponchatoula, La to Harvey and Wilma Lavigne. He served in the US Army during the Korean War where he was a recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was a member of the New Life Church in Center.
He is preceded in death by Father, Harvey Johnson Lavigne, mother, Wilma Hoyt Lavigne, first wife, Francis Pearl Lavigne, daughter, Jessie Francis Logan, son, Jay Spencer Lavigne, Grandson, Damon Tucker. His two brothers Leon and Eugene Lavigne and sisters Jeanne Wern, Julia Elizabeth Hurst, Kevlin Lavigne Weysham and Albertine Rose Lavigne Foy
He is survived by
Wife:
Sarah Lavigne of Center, TX,
Aunt:
Hazel Sanders of Holden, LA
Brother:
Philip Harvey Lavigne of Center, TX
Son:
Jason Scott Lavigne of Belgium
Daughters:
Rose Mary Davis
Connee Ann Lavigne both of Center, TX.
Grandchildren:
Kimberly Tucker, Dean Tucker, Norvie Frayne, Joshua Lavigne, Mike Davis, Mary Davis, Joey Davis, Bryan Davis, Michelle Guffey and Zachary Quillen.
Great-grandchildren:
Jacob Cruse, Tiara Williams, Jessica Tucker, Thomas Frayne, Taylor Frayne, Kayla Davis, Nicole Davis, Justin Davis, Heather Davis, Paxton Davis, Patrick Guffey, Griffin Guffey
Great-great-grandchildren:
Johnathan Cruse, Humberto Tijerina IV, Abram Dean Tijerina, Landon Thomson, Emma Thomson
Numerous nieces, nephews and tons more of greats and great greats as well.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
09/12/2016
Leo Roland Faktor, 33, of Center, passed away on September 9, 2016, in Nacogdoches. Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016, at 10:00 AM at Laird Funeral Home Chapel in Nacogdoches with Bro. Jerry Wilson officiating.
Leo was born to Martin Anton Faktor and Sally Ellen Mullen Faktor on November 24, 1982, in Wharton, Texas. He grew up in Center, Texas; attending Center High School. Leo was always known for his sense of humor. He enjoyed making everyone laugh by clowning around or just playing tricks on his family and friends. He was one to always have the last laugh and when he argued he thought he was always right. He also enjoyed playing with his play station and when there was work to be done he was a handy man for anyone who needed him. Leo was never married but is loved by all who knew him.
Leo is survived by his mother; Sally Ellen Mullen Faktor; brother, Martin Faktor, Jr. and wife, Elena; sisters, Shelly Sherrer, Sheena Mullen, Sharon Faktor, and Holly Lopez and her husband, Obed; four nieces; four nephews; one grandniece and one grandnephew.
He is preceded in death by his father, Martin Anton Faktor.
Services are under the direction of Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.
09/12/2016
Louto J. Braquet Jr., 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016, at his residence.
Mr. Braquet’s wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Braquet was born January 9, 1937, in Loreauville, Louisiana, to Louto Joseph Braquet Sr. and Elda Bourque Braquet.
He is survived by
Wife: Jada Davidson of Houston
Son: Jahnathan Braquet and wife, Karen, of Houston
Stepson: Josh Davidson and wife, Jeannette, of California
Grandchildren:
J. Anthony Davidson
Jodeci Davidson
Maddie Braquet
Lily Dickson
Gianna Braquet
Laci Dickson
Jordyn Davidson
Brothers and sisters:
Patricia A. Philips of Shelbyville
Larry P. Braquet of Loreauville
Sue Sonnier of St. Martinville
Harvey Braquet of Loreauville
Maxine Latiolas of Loreauville
Preceded in death by
Parents: Louto Joseph Braquet Jr. and Elda Bourque Braquet
Sister: Eula Mae Champagne
Brother: Eugene Braquet
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/12/2016
Charles E. Kelly, 71, of Center, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016, at his residence.
At his request, Mr. Kelly was cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later time.
Mr. Kelly was born June 28, 1945, in Gary, Indiana, to James M. Kelly and Vione Hanon Kelly. He was a member of Louisiana Carpenters, Indiana Carpenters, Indiana Teamsters and Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center.
He is survived by
Wife: Lynne Kelly of Center
Children:
Heather Thompson and husband, Glen, of Center
Scott A. Kelly and wife, Debbie, of Wheatfield, Indiana
Grandchildren:
Kaitlyn Wheeler and husband, Chris, of San Augustine
Kurstin Dockens of Edmond, Oklahoma
Kade Dockens of Shelbyville
Brendan Kelly of Wheatfield, Indiana
Brother: Pat Kelly and wife, Margie, of East Chicago, Indiana
Sister: Maryann Henke and husband, Gene, of Warrenton, Missouri
A number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives
A host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: James M. Kelly and Vione Hanon Kelly
Three Brothers
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you help someone in need as a way to honor Mr. Kelly.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/11/2016
Helen Blackmon Gray, 75, of the Hawthorne Community, Shelby County, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 in Lufkin.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Welton Blackmon and Bro. Ronnie Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Monday, September 12, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born May 15, 1941 in Shelby County to Jack and Ada Audrey (Taylor) Blackmon. She was a member of Chinquapen Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack & Audrey Blackmon and son, James Roland Gray.
She is survived by:
Husband: Roland “Buddy” Gray of the Hawthorne Community
Children:
Denise Wheeler & husband, Ronnie of Shelbyville
Jackie Gregg & husband, Marty of Center
Tricia Steele & husband, Andrew of Rowlett
Daniel Gray & wife, Angie of Center
Grandchildren:
Mac Wheeler
Austin Gray, Jada & Jeremiah Gregg
Jack, Jenna, Jason & Jessie Steele
Whitnee and Marissa Tomlin and Hunter McSwain
Sister: Margie McKinzie of the Hawthorne Community
Brothers:
Jerry Blackmon of Lufkin
Welton Blackmon & wife, Linda of Patroon
Special Family:
Donald & Melissa Sigler of Center
Joseph Richards
Brian Sigler
Ashely Sigler
Pallbearers will be her Grandsons: Mac Wheeler, Austin Gray, Jeremiah Gregg, Jack Steele, Jason Steele & Hunter McSwain
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
09/10/2016
Bradley Matteauer Rhodes, 4 months, was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, April 30, 2016, and passed away in Nacogdoches, Texas, September 8, 2016. He was the infant son of Chris and Jena (Metteauer) Rhodes of Timpson, Texas.
Visitation will be held at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas on Saturday September 10, 2016 from 5-8 PM. Funeral service will be held on Sunday September 11, 2016 at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church at 2PM with interment to follow at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Eric Pledger, Reverend Farrar Bentley, and Brother Levi Cohorst officiating.
Survivors include:
Parents: Chris and Jena (Metteauer) Rhodes of Timpson, Texas
Brother: Bryan Travis Rhodes
Grandparents:
Jimmy Lance and Linda Metteauer of Chireno, Texas
Charlie Rhodes of Timpson, Texas
Uncles:
Marvin Jordan of Tenaha, Texas
Tony Walker, of Joaquin, Texas
Jim Metteauer of New Orleans, Louisiana
Aunts:
Debbie Jordan of Tenaha, Texas
Becky Walker of Joaquin, Texas
Cousins:
Rylinn Walker
Griffin Walker
Grover Anthony
Krystal Anthony Sowell
Special friends: James and Summer Ramsey, Ryley Beckham, Angela Porter, and a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Bradley is preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Rhodes.
In lieu of flowers family request donations be made to First United Methodist Church Preschool, 201 E Hospital Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964 or to a children’s charity of your choice, such as Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Shreveport.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Drive, Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.
09/08/2016
Shy’Nequie DyShea Edwards, age 16, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 due to an automobile accident. She was a student at San Augustine High School.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the San Augustine High School Gym with internment in Greer Cemetery, Rev. David Mosby officiating
Visitation will be held Friday, September 9, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Garner & Son Chapel.
She was survived by:
Parents:
LaTorshia Sigler of San Augustine, Texas
Lynze Edwards of San Augustine, Texas
Great-Grandmother, Luleen Sigler of San Augustine, Texas
Grand Parents:
Sandra Sigler of San Augustine, Texas
William Garrett of San Augustine, Texas
Lanell Edwards of San Augustine, Texas
Lon L. Kelley of Houston, Texas
Brother, Tyrae Johnson of San Augsutine
3 Sisters:
LaTavia Edwards of San Augustine, Texas
Armanii Malone of San Augustine, Texas
Amyrah Malone of San Augustine, Texas
As well as a host of other close relatives and friends.
Services are under the direction of Percy Garner & Son Mortuary, San Augustine.
09/08/2016
Hawthorn Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Bertie Koonce, Jr., 86, of Gary, Texas, formerly of Center, Texas. Mr. Koonce passed away in Garrison, Texas, September 3, 2016. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Hawthorn Funeral Home with a family memorial to be held at a later date.
Mr. Bertie Delton Koonce, Jr., was born July 2, 1930 in Shelby County, Texas to the marriage of Bertie Delton and Mable Mae Ritter Koonce, Sr. Bertie was raised in Center. Graduating high school there with the class of 1948. He married Billie Jean Chandler and they celebrated 49 years of marriage before she preceded him in death. Mr. Koonce worked for the City of Center and as a supervisor for Bruce Hardwood Floors.
Bertie was very independent and hard working from a young age. He never met a challenge he couldn't tackle. He was also a Mason with the Sam Samford Lodge, loved gardening and working outdoors. Bertie especially loved feeding and watching the hummingbirds. He is also preceded in death by his parents, his second wife, Wanda Henning Koonce and son, Kenneth Koonce.
Mr. Koonce is survived by:
His son: Keith Koonce and wife Delilah of Center
Daughter: Kelly Parker and husband Donald of Shelbyville
Daughter-in-law: Barbara Koonce of Houston
Sister: Novis Hitt of Houston
Brother: Buford Weaver and wife Sue of Center
Grandchildren:
Elizabeth Koonce
Sarah Johnson and husband Garrett
Alan Koonce
Cole Parker
Joel Koonce and wife Maddison
Emily Koonce
Great-grandchildren: Rebekah and Truitt Johnson and one on the way
Numerous nieces, nephews, special friend Bro. Roy Platt and a host of other friends.
Special thanks to the Bethany Home Health, K & K Home Health and the nursing staff at Nacogdoches Medical Center for their excellent care. An online guestbook may be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com.
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