Obituaries
March 2, 2016
Barkley Ben Bowlin, 77, of Tenaha, Texas was called home on March 1, 2016 in Carthage, Texas.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church, Timpson, Texas. Burial will follow in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM, Friday, March 4, 2016 at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
Barkley was born March 18, 1938 to the late Jodie and Freda Roberts Bowlin. He graduated from Timpson High school in 1956. There, he was a proud football player for the Bears. He also ran high school track and went to state four years in a row for the 100 yard dash. For 39 years he was a route salesman for Sunbeam Bread Company and subsequently a supervisor for Wholesome Bread Company. He was a member of the Shelby County singers where he was a leader for many years. He loved to sing. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Barkley was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a devout member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church.
Barkley is survived by:
Wife, Rose Bowlin of Center, Texas
Son, Michael Ray Bowlin and wife Mona of Tenaha, Texas
Daughter, Dawn Ritter and husband Emmit of Carthage, Texas
Sisters:
Gloria Fiedler, and husband Joe of Timpson, Texas
Kathy Birdwell and husband Jimmy of Kennedale, Texas
Grandchildren, Amber Mangrum and husband Michael, Brooke Morrow, Jameson Ritter and wife Brin, Eric Perry and wife Mandy, Vicky Sneed, Jamie Perry, and Meagan Baldobino; great grandchildren, Brylee Barbee, Dayton Mangrum, Devon Morrow, Caleb Morrow, Landry Bowlin, Callen Ritter, and Jace Ritter; and a host of friends and family that will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jodie and Freda Roberts Bowlin.
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.
03/01/2016
Bobby “Wendy” Hicks, 50, of Tenaha, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016, in Bay City, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham and Bro. Cecil Chessher officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County.
Mrs. Hicks was born November 24, 1965, in Dallas, to Bobby Jones and Shirlene Moore Jones. She loved going to the beach and riding motorcycles. Mrs. Hicks was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church in Shelbyville.
She is survived by
Husband: Donald Hicks, Jr. of Tenaha
Children:
David Yates and wife, Terra, of Timpson
Tabitha Clifton of Center
Christi Richardson of Center
Matthew Hicks of Clayton
Donald Hicks III of Paxton
Melony Anderson of Bay City
Grandchildren:
Bryleigh Yates
Easton Yates
Zoe Yates
Davin Yates
Justin Jackson
Skyler Nash
Tristan Nash
Gracie Hicks
Emerson Hicks
Mother: Shirlene Jones and husband, Bobby, of Center
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Donald Hicks Sr. and Elaine Hicks of Tenaha
Preceded in death by
Brother: Kenneth Jones
Sisters: Beverly Campbell, Pamela White, Terry Jones
Pallbearers will be Donald Hicks III, Matthew Hicks, Leslie Hicks, Josh White, Joey White and Kevin Nash.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Memorial services for Ervin A. Osby (73) will be Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 11:00am at Mt. Zion CME Church 921 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas 75935. Mr. Osby died Saturday, February 26, 2016 at Overton Brooks VA Medical Hospital in Shreveport Louisiana. Rev. Robert Gipson will be officiating.
Mr. Osby’s survivors are:
Sons:
Mervin (Loraine) Osby of Center, Texas
Tracey (Jessica) Osby of Tenaha, Texas
Kenyatta Osby of Houston, Texas
Brother:
Floyd Osby, Jr. of Nacogdoches, Texas
Sister:
Dorothy Bonaparte of Center, Texas
Sister-In-Law:
Evelyn Osby of Center, Texas
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary located at 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas 75935
02/29/2016
Funeral services for Christopher Hornback of Center, Texas formerly of Oklahoma will be Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 1pm. Services will be held at the Abundant Love Ministries located at 1218 Shelbyville Street, Center, Texas 75935. Christopher died Thursday, February 25, 2016. Pastor Marlin Cloudy will be officiating.
Mr. Hornbacks survivors are:
Daughter: Serenity Hornback of Center, Texas
Mother: Mary Hornback
Brothers:
Michael Hornback
Jimmy Hornback
Ronnie Hornback
Eltron Hornback
Sisters:
Susan Mcnees
Gwen Christin
Rohnda Hornback
Elecia Handy
Visitation: Friday, March 4, 2016 at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 6pm-8pm (804 Martin Luther King Drive)
Committal: Carroll Cemetry Shelbyville, Texas
Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas
02/29/2016
Kenneth Williams, 59, of Gladewater, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at his residence.
Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches with Bro. Danny Dodson officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday morning from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born December 30, 1956 in Center to R.B. and Louise (Dent) Williams.
He is preceded in death by his Father, R.B. Williams, 2 Brothers, Tommy Williams and R.W. Williams and Sister, Faye Clark and an infant Sister.
He is survived by:
Mother:
Louise Dent of Center
Wife:
Annette Williams of Gladewater
Sons:
Jimmy Williams of Nacogdoches
Keith Williams & wife, Lyndy of Gladewater
Grandchildren:
Codee Flanagan
Emma Mings
Christopher Williams
Sisters:
Lois Chandler of Center
Shirley Kitty of Center
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers:
Tommy Clark, Kirk Heaslet, Elzie Raymond, Jr.,
Donald Raymond, Cody Jarett & Wesley Gipson
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
02/29/2016
Iva Dell Tyler, 77, of Nacogdoches formerly of Center, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Old Center Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Jeremiah Moss officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born June 1, 1938 in the Paxton Community to Minor and Eva (Lord) Harris.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Minor & Eva Harris, Grandson, Joshua Colton Hooper, Brother, Milton Harris, Brother, Billy Harris & Sister, Marie Harris.
She is survived by:
Husband:
Cecil Tyler of Nacogdoches
Children:
Vicky Pratt & husband, Buddy of Center
James Bolton & wife, Margie of Center
Bruce Bolton & wife, Mary of Joaquin
Pat Morrow & husband, Gabriel of Portales, NM
Doug Tyler of Paxton
Brian Tyler & wife, Anna of San Antonio
Tina Dowden & husband, Villis, Jr. of Many, LA
Grandchildren:
Eric Pratt & wife, Allison, Dache Sneath & husband, Michael,
Derek Bolton & Gayle, Tamara Bolton, Chelsea Bolton & Nate Hicks,
Hayden Bolton, Nicky Berrarez, Steven Berrarez, Stephanie Berrarez,
Jessica Marie Berrarez, Lakien Gill, Erin Young, Kyle Tyler & Cassi,
Carissa Tyler, Britian Tyler, Braiden Tyler, Brandon Tyler,
Chase Hooper & Alyssa Hooper
Numerous Great-Grandchildren
Sister:
Johnnie Bell Blount of Baker, LA
Brother:
Red Odom of Tenaha
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Relatives & Friends
Pallbearers:
Villis Dowden, Jr., Kenneth Harris, Eric Pratt,
David Blount, Kyle Tyler & Billy Tyler
Honorary Pallbearers:
Buddy Pratt, Brandon Tyler, Chase Hooper & Hayden Bolton
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
02/29/2016
Heather Lianne Caughman Hudman, 39, of Carthage, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016, in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Michael Fleming and Bro. Mike Brister officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Heather was born August 16, 1976, in Baytown, Texas. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by
Children:
Jade Kirkland and husband, Seth
Mika Hudman
Devan Hudman
Lanie Hudman
Grandchildren:
Liam Rowlett
Ainsley Kirkland
Parents: Lance and Pat Locke
Siblings:
Jason Locke and wife, Shelley
Heidi Cox and husband, Samuel
Kyle Locke and wife, Kellie
Kathryn Hudman and husband, Dewayne
Andrea Locke
Paul Caughman
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Father: Gene Caughman
Grandparents: Marion Caughman, Pat Caughman, Johnnie Mize
Pallbearers will be Clint Caughman, Jeffrey Caughman, Jason Caughman, Paul Caughman, Jon Caughman, Seth Kirkland, Jacob Boniol and Garrett Hochmuth.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/27/16
Trudy Price Runnels, 70, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 29, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mrs. Runnels was born March 29, 1945, in Converse, Louisiana to L.Z. Price and Normal Shoalmire Price. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by
Husband: A.J. Runnels Jr. of Joaquin
Sons:
Alan J. Runnels
Donald R. Runnels
Kevin D. Runnels
Daughters:
Melinda Harvey and husband, Jason
Brittany Whitton and husband, Gary
Pamela Whitton
Grandchildren:
Stoney Runnels and wife, Jessica
Justin Runnels
Shelby Runnels
Heaven Umbrell and husband, Wesley
Nathan Runnles
Cody Runnels and wife, Vanessa
Anna Runnels
Ashlyn Harvey
Kristen Harvey
Addisyn Harvey
Camryn Runnels
Kolton Whitton
Landen Whitton
Harley Runnels
Great Grandchildren:
Stormy Runnels
Trenton Runnels
Braylin Umbrell
Korbin Jackson
William Runnels
Sister: Jean Ellis and husband, Joel
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Special Caregiver/Adopted Daughter: Pamela Whitton
Preceded in death by
Parents: L.Z. Price and Normal Shoalmire Price
Brother: Billy Price
Pallbearers will be Stoney Runnels, Shelby Runnels, Nathan Runnels, Justin Runnels, Cody Runnels, “Bubba” Walters, Ricky Pierce and David Pierce. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Bissell, Mike Compton and Curtis Rohman.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/27/16
Funeral services for L.M. “Red” Ward, Jr., 94, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday March 1, 2016, in the Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Justin Coburn and Darrell Owens officiating. Interment will follow in the Corinth Cemetery.
Mr. Ward was born July 15, 1921 to Larkin M. Ward, Sr. and Lillie Mae Cook Ward. He was a lifelong resident of Timpson having lived on the same land where he was born and went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2016. Mr. Ward was a hard worker. He worked in the logging industry for many years before going to work for Trailmobile in Longview from which he retired. Upon retiring, he built birdhouses and swings, sawed trees that needed to be cut and hauled them to the sawmill with his old Ford truck. He enjoyed the outdoors and working in the woods. Until he could no longer walk, he took care of mowing his yard, and taking care of things around his home.
Mr. Ward was a faithful Christian and attended church regularly never missing many services even when his health was failing. He was a member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church and for many years was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church where he served as church clerk, church treasurer, song leader, and deacon. He also served as trustee on the Timpson School Board.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years, Lucille, in 2009; sister Estelle Porterfield; a number of half brothers and sisters; and son-in-law, John Garcia.
Survivors are his daughters, Carolyn Garcia of Lufkin, Judy Rice and husband Wiley of Center, and Glynis Ritter and husband Johnny of Carthage; grandsons, John K. Garcia of Nacogdoches, Mark Herndon and wife Leslie of Liberty, Ward Herndon and wife Sommer of Center, William Ritter and wife Calley of Tyler, and Larkin Ritter of Colorado Springs, CO; five great grand children, John Mark Herndon of Waco, Laura Beth Herndon of Clemson, SC, Tyler Herndon and Hollie Herndon of Center, and Evan Ritter of Tyler.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, John K. Garcia, Mark Herndon, Ward Herndon, William Ritter, Larkin Ritter; great grandsons, John Mark Herndon, and Tyler Herndon.
Honorary pallbearers are Paul Bailey, Ronnie Peace, Steve Ramsey, Charlie Rhodes, James “Dickie“ Lewis, Randy Askins, Brian Yoder, Randy Graves, and Bobby Hudson.
The family will receive friends and loved ones from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday evening February 29, 2016 at Taylor Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Mr. Ward’s memory to be given to Timpson Volunteer Fire Department, 306 Jacob St, Timpson, TX 75975 or to Corinth Cemetery Association, PO Box 507, Timpson, TX 75975.
02/27/2016
Beverly D. Morris, 75, of Houma, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016, at her residence.
Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 2016, at McRae Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas with Bro. Jim Moss officiating.
Ms. Morris was born August 5, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee, to N. A. Gullidge Tyler and Geraldine Cooper Tyler.
She is survived by
Sons:
Robby Morris and wife, Jovi
Tim Morris and wife, Phyllis
Daughter:
Shannon Davis and husband, Austin
Grandchildren:
Drew Morris
Adrianna Morris
Mikayla Morris
Sophia Morris
Amanda Morris
Tyler Morris
Andi Davis
Laura Davis
Brother: Thomas Tyler
Preceded in death by
Husband: Charles Morris
Son: John William Morris
Parents: N. A. Gullidge Tyler and Geraldine Cooper Tyler
Brother: Kenneth Tyler
Pallbearers will be Tom Tyler, Robby Morris, Tim Morris, Austin Davis and Tyler Morris.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/25/2016
George Daniel ‘Dan’ Furlow, age 79, of Homer, LA, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at the Claiborne Memorial Medical Center.
Visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Homer, on Friday, February 26, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A graveside service and burial, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Homer, will be held at Strong Cemetery in Huxley, TX, with Dan’s cousin Rev. Gordon Vaughn, officiating on Saturday, February 27th at 2:00 p.m.
He was born September 14, 1936, in Huxley, TX, to Neva Green Furlow and Garland Eugene Furlow, being delivered at home by his grandmother, Mamaw Green. Dan always said his memory was so good, as he remembered the dogs barking as Mamaw came down the driveway for his delivery.
He graduated from Strong High School and immediately began working as a pipeline welder until the 1960’s. He moved his family to Haynesville, LA, in 1971, and worked for Gene Goodwin until he developed his own welding business, Furlow Welding. He enjoyed many days on oilrigs and had many funny stories about those who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Bob & Evie Green, Sudie & Frank Furlow, and two baby girls, Dana & Danette Furlow. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Furlow of Temple, TX and Buck Furlow of Keithville, a sister, Nell Jobe of Shreveport, and a niece, Patty Procell of Shreveport.
He is survived by his two sons, Mark Furlow, wife Candee, and their children Allee, Alex, and Garrett of Haynesville, Danny Furlow, also of Haynesville, Dan’s wife of 27 years, Virginia Furlow of Homer, and the mother of his children, Hilda Rogers Furlow of Haynesville. He is also survived by his two step daughters, Karen Bailey Lee and husband Butch of Homer, and Kim Bailey Barnette of Baton Rouge, and their children and grandchildren, Dusty Williams, husband Jared, and their son Bailey, Jenna Thompson, husband Shane, and their son Jack-Hutson, and Lindy Lee, and finance’ Aaron Dressel, along with a special niece, Sherri Bower of Robeline, LA.
Pall bearers to serve graveside will be Sammy Furlow, Mike Furlow, Thomas Furlow, Rodney Harvey, Johnny Howell Harvey, and O.L. Hendricks.
Memorials may be made to Claiborne Academy, 6741 Hwy 79, Haynesville, LA 71038, Strong Cemetery, or the donor’s choice.
The family would like to extent a special thanks to Dr.’s D. K, Mark, Scott and Maria Haynes, as well as the nurses and staff of Claiborne Memorial Medical Center.
02/24/2016
Mildred Louise Bryan, 82 of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Tyler, Texas.
Funeral Services will be will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas, with Rev. Chandler Pettis, Pastor, Officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas.
Mrs. Bryan will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday, February 26, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. with formal visitation with the family from 7:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Final viewing for Mrs. Bryant will be on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at the church from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00P.M. after that hour the casket will be closed.
Mrs. Bryan was born July 3, 1933 in Tenaha, Texas to M.C. and Lurline (Reed) Bussey. She is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Tenaha, Texas; Prarie View A&M University, Prarieview, Texas; and East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas.
She was a member of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas, where she served as Church secretary. She was the secretary for the East Texas Bethel Association. Mrs. Bryan was a retired teacher from the Mt. Pleasant Independent School District after 53 years of service. She worked several years as a Librarian in Carthage ISD and also worked at Booker T. Washington School in Mt. Pleasant.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Felice Bryan of Mt. Pleasant, Texas
Demetria Bryan of Dallas, Texas
Lemetria Bryan of Dallas, Texas
Granddaughter: Rianna Jeffery of Mt. Pleasant, Texas
Sister(s): Virginia Bussey of Mt. Pleasant, Texas
Brothers:
Kenneth Dale Bussey of Dallas, Texas
Mitchell Bussey of San Diego, CA
Perry Bussey of Dallas, Texas
Niece: Cassandra Bering of Ft. Worth, Texas
Nephews:
Aaron Roberts of Kansas City, MO
Joseph Bering of Houston, Texas
God grandchildren; a special cousin Jean Roland of Tenaha, Texas; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by: her parents, her husband Robert Bryan, her sister Joann Bering
Services are under the direction of Tumey Mortuary, Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Online Condolences at www.tumeymortuary.com
02/23/2016
Mrs. Sammie Lee Caraway of Timpson, TX passed away Thursday, Feb 18th, at her place of residence in Timpson.
Services will be Saturday Feb 27th at 11:00am at First Assembly of God in Timpson, TX. Wake will be from 6pm to 8pm, Friday night at New Prospect Baptist Church in Timpson, TX. Interment will be at Timpson Cemetery officiated by Pastor Rayford Caraway
Survived by :
Husband - Odell Caraway of Timpson, TX.
Daughters - Shanetta and Rev. Derrick Rhodes of Timpson, TX, Teresa and Rev. Mario Osby of Timpson, TX, Dorothy and Rev. Ricky R. Cartwright of Timpson, TX, and Janice and Patrick Garrett of Timpson, TX.
Sons - Lee Dale Caraway of Timpson, TX, Ira James and Jessie Caraway of Timpson, TX, Nathan and Karen Caraway of Timpson, TX, and Rev. Rayford and Judie Caraway of San Augustine, TX.
Sister-in-Law - Josie V. Roberts of Dallas, TX
A host of Grandchildren and Great Grand
02/23/2016
Roselynn Virginia Whitteck, 2, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at her residence.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Shelby County.
Roselyn was born November 7, 2013, in Nacogdoches, to Jesse Dawayne Whitteck Sr. and Raven Belinda Reynolds Whitteck.
She is survived by
Parents: Jesse Dawayne Whitteck Sr. and Raven Belinda Reynolds Whitteck of Joaquin
Brother: Jesse Dawayne Whitteck Jr. of Joaquin
Grandparents:
Henry & Helen Villalobos of Joaquin
Cheryl Foley & Earl Dunn of Joaquin
Mother of Raven: Rebecca Reynolds
Great Grandfather: John Shepherd of Newton
Uncle: Stoney Alen Rice and wife, Amy, of Joaquin
Great Aunt: LaDonna Smith and husband, Mike, of Newton
Cousins:
Chase Rice of Joaquin
Damian Rice of Joaquin
Malori Belrose of Joaquin
Kathy Foley of Joaquin
Logan Foley of Joaquin
Kindle Foley of Joaquin
Second Cousins:
Kasey Smith of Newton
Stevie Shockley of Newton
Preceded in death by
Grandfather: Stacy Reynolds
Great Grandmother: Lela Garrigus
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/23/2016
Bill Kent, 76, of Center, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 26, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Hollis Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Blackjack Cemetery in Martinsville.
Mr. Kent was born December 4, 1939, in Rising Star, to Bert Kent and Ada Florence Kent. He was a member of VFW Post #8904, where he had 100 hours of community service, Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 and Old Home Baptist Church. He enjoyed reading his Bible, going to lodge, exercising and spending time with his family.
He is survived by
Wife: Minnie Sue Kent of Center
Daughters:
Sherri Addison of Center
Michelle Scarber of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Christy Allen and husband, William, of San Augustine
Karen Whitehead and husband, Joey, of Bremerton, Washington
Sammy Addison Jr. and wife, Carrie, of San Augustine
Amanda Scarber of Nacogdoches
Great Grandchildren:
Haven Allen of San Augustine
Payton Ray Allen of San Augustine
Connor Whitehead of Bremerton, Washington
Paisley Whitehead of Bremerton, Washington
Kimberly Addison of San Augustine
Jessica Addison of San Augustine
Zachery Addison of San Augustine
Alex Griffin of Pineland
Preceded in death by
Parents: Bert Kent and Ada Florence Kent
Brothers: Bert Ray Kent, Leroy Kent
Sisters: Ida Sue Kent, Twyla Wallace
Pallbearers will be members of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 and VFW Post #8904. Honorary pallbearers will be William Allen and Sammy Addison Jr.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/23/2016
James Travis Trayvonte Jordan, age 20, of San Augustine, Texas passed away Monday, February 1, 5 2016 during a fatal automobile and ATV accident in San Augustine, Texas.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 1pm at New Hope Baptist Church with interment at New Hope Cemetery with Rev. George Simon officiating.
Visitation will be held on the day of the service from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Garner & Son Chapel.
Survived by:
Parents: Mr. James & Mrs. DeShanna Holmes of San Augustine, Texas
Grand Parents:
Mrs. Mary Holmes Smith (Ricky) of San Augustine, Texas
Mrs. Jordan King of Many, LA
Mr. James Hart of San Augustine, Texas
Son, James Jordan Jr. of San Augustine, Texas
Daughter, Madison Tramp
Brothers:
Triston Jordan of San Augustine, Texas
Jamarious Washington of Mansfield, LA
Sisters:
Dejernel Jordan of Beaumont, Texas
Emily Holmes
As well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Services are under the direction of Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.
02/23/2016
Eugenia (Jean) Carroll Fuller, 98, of Martinsville, Texas, was born to Edward Jack Carroll and Alice (Rhodes) Carroll, September 18, 1917 in Shelby County, she died February 22, 2016 in Garrison, Texas
Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Martinsville Cemetery in Martinsville, Texas.
Survivors:
Son: Morris Ray Fuller
Grandchildren: James Craig Fuller, Darla Lynn Fuller Compton, Melissa Lin Fuller Stafford, Chanda Paige Fuller Leak
Great-Grandchildren: Andrew Mark Fuller, Bethany Lee Fuller, Denver Moore Fuller, Haley Courtney Compton Allen, Clancey Ray O’Neil Compton, Clayton Dempsey Compton, Cy Aaron Compton, Emma Carroll Liesmann, Jackson Barrett Fuller Stafford, Daniel Connor Smith, Cassidy Page Evans
Great-Great-Grandchildren: Izzabella Kate Compton, Brystol Rae Compton, Braxton Clay Compton, Grayson Matthew Allen, Caroline Ann Fuller, Aubree Hope Calico
Services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas
02/22/2016
Edith Maurine Windham, 67, of Center, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at UT Health Center Northeast, in Tyler.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County.
Mrs. Windham was born October 10, 1948, in Center, to Doyce A. Green and Annie Lucille Williams Green. She loved sewing, gardening and spending time with her church family. Mrs. Windham was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
She is survived by
Husband of almost 49 years, whom she loved very much: Roger Dale Windham of Center
Daughter: Angela Waller and husband, Bobby, of Center
Son: Max Windham and wife, Tracy, of Center
Grandchildren:
Erica Waller Berry and husband, Robert of Center
Cody Porter and Rebekah of Center
Dillon Porter of Center
JoAnna Waller of Center
Clayton Waller of Center
12 Great Grandchildren
Grandson-in-law: Michael Neuwirth and wife, Lauren Elise, of Center
Brother: Buck Green and wife, Kay, of Center
Aunts:
Mary and Joe Swagger of Beaumont
Jean Windham of Center
Stepbrother: Danny Windham and wife, Vonda, of Nacogdoches
Stepsisters:
Connie Fletcher
Cathy Lee
Debbie Sims
Patricia Bush
Donna Penny
Sisters-in-law:
Jerelyn Richards
Charlotte Hughes
Delores Windham
Donna Windham
Numerous other family members, church family and friends
Special Niece: Anita Killey
Special Friends:
Linda Hutto
Linda Noble
Linda Ceal Brown
Floye Parker
Preceded in death by
Parents: Doyce A. Green and Annie Lucille Williams Green
Stepfather: Dan Windham
Children: Joseph Windham; Sheila Windham Jones
Granddaughter: Heather Waller Neuwirth
Special Sister-in-law: Louise Windham
Pallbearers will be Cody Porter, Dillon Porter, Clayton Waller, Thomas Green Jr., Johnny Mac Windham and Robert Bright.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/21/2016
Carolyn Sue Fenley, 75, of Center, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Steve Noble officiating.
Ms. Fenley was born August 24, 1940, in West Texas, to Winfred Luman and Edna Adkison Luman. She loved reading, working crossword puzzles, embroidering, and cooking.
She is survived by
Sons:
Mike Fenley of Center
Marty Fenley of Center
Daughter: Brenda Darlene Hyde of Lindale
Grandchildren:
Krystal Fenley
Kevin Fenley
Chasidy Murray
Brandie Hyde
Amber Hyde
Brothers:
Billy Akridge and wife, Jan, of Center
Gene Akridge and wife, Zandra, of Center
Sister: Susan Toomer and husband, Jimmy, of Center
Preceded in death by
Husband: Ira Fenley
Daughter: Krystal Fenley
Son: Jimmy FenleyParents: Bill and Edna Adkison Akridge; Winfred Luman
Brothers: Jim Bo Akridge, Benny Jo Akridge, Danny Akridge
Sister: Joyce Marie Chandler
Great Grandmother: Fannie Mae Adkison
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
02/21/2016
Betty Pridgen Dean, 85, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Paul Silvey and Bro. Roy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mrs. Dean was born March 6, 1930, in Haslam, to Claude Pridgen and Lurline Glaze Pridgen. Her hobbies included cooking and sewing. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed watching Aggie football.
She is survived by
Daughter: Beverly Jousan and husband, Frank, of Joaquin
Son: Rodney Dean and wife, Gearline, of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Dean Jousan and wife, Heather, of Pontotoc, Mississippi
Jeff Dean and wife, Ashley, of Joaquin
Mark Jousan and wife, Kristin, of Center
Brian Dean of Joaquin
Great Grandchildren:
Dylan Dean
Alaina Dean
Landree Jousan
Keagan Jousan
Luke Jousan
Webb Jousan
Sister: Barbara Coulter and husband, Jim, of Joaquin
Brothers:
Bill Pridgen of Joaquin
Richard Pridgen and wife, Sue, of Joaquin
Johnny Pridgen and wife, Barbara, of Joaquin
Uncle: Delvin Connell of Cut Off, Louisiana
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Claude Pridgen and Lurline Glaze Pridgen
Husband: C. Webb Dean
Sister-in-law: Jane Pridgen
Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law: Harold and Aileen Springer
Aunt: Mary Connell
Pallbearers will be Dean Jousan, Jeff Dean, Mark Jousan, Brian Dean, Edward Springer, Steve Cockrell, Roger Balkcom, Billy Mack Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to First Baptist Church, PO Box 948, Joaquin, Texas 75954.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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