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1/31/2013

Ethel Lee Munn, 82, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 5, 1930 in Dayton to Lester Lewis and Mable Ethel Burkheart. She was a member of Old Home Baptist Church. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Hollis Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Michael Lewis, Troy Jennings, Scott Jennings, Richard Sholar, Robert Sholar, John Sholar Jr., John Sholar Sr. and Andrew Sholar. Honorary pallbearers will be Cindy Short and Wayne Skinner.

She is survived by
Husband: Ivy Paul Munn Jr. of Tenaha

Sons:
Andrew O. Sholar Jr. and wife, Jennie of Joaquin
Robert L. Sholar and wife, Mae of Carthage
John E. Sholar of Joaquin
Richard W. Sholar of Joaquin

Daughters:
Martha A. Manasco of Logansport
Laura L. Rushing and husband, William of Nacogdoches

Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren

Sister: Betty M. Skinner of Spring

Brothers:
Walter E. Lewis and wife, Lorene of Dayton
Ed Lewis and wife, Elaine of Bellville

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

Preceded in death by
Parents: Lester Lewis and Mable Ethel Burkheart
Two Sisters
Three Brothers
One Son

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

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Joyce Florence Malone Bowen passed away on January 30, 2013 at Twin Lakes Nursing Care Center in San Augustine, Texas.

Joyce Bowen was born on July 1, 1921 in Dimmit, Texas to Rev. Preston and Sophia McMullan Florence. During her professional life, she traveled extensively for both business and pleasure, making lifelong friendships throughout the world.

Joyce was a talented musician, who enjoyed playing the piano, accordion and singing in church choirs. As a child, she delighted in joining her father, a Methodist Circuit Riding Preacher on his regularly scheduled Gospel Visits to jails and prisons across the dusty plains of West Texas. After her fathers jailhouse sermons, Baby Joyce brought the gospel to inmates and guards alike with her lively and heartfelt accordion renditions of old fashioned hymns and long remembered songs of praise. Their visits were much anticipated, and her captive audience was always very appreciative of her music and her flashy accordion with the small diamond placed proudly in the middle of a genuine ivory key!

Joyce majored in music at Texas Womens College in Denton, Texas. She left college before graduation to follow her new husband, Sam Malone (locally known as Ramblin Sam), when he enlisted in the Marine Corps at the beginning of WW II.

Joyce moved to San Augustine in 1992 following the death of her second husband, Ray Bowen, of Lubbock, Texas. Shortly after arriving in her new home, she became an active and enthusiastic volunteer in the San Augustine Care and Share program. Perhaps, one of her more interesting Care and Share duties was that of teaching English as a Second Language to non-English speaking Hispanic students. The fact that she did not speak or read Spanish did not seem to deter her efforts in any way.

Joyce is survived by; daughter, Samye Johnson and husband Tom and son, Mike Malone and wife, Billie, all of San Augustine, Texas; six grandchildren; Michael Malone and wife Jodi, Joy Malone Kling, and husband Jeremy, Christy Johnson, Jodi Johnson, Rick Russell and wife Sandi and David Russell and wife Lisa; and eight great-grandchildren. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dan Max Florence.

Following cremation, her remains will be interred in a private family graveside service to be held at a later date.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Care and Share or the First Methodist Church flower fund.

The family of Joyce Bowen would like to extend a very special thanks to Dr. John and Sharon Oglesbee for the medical care and personal kindness they showed our mother during her years in San Augustine. They are good friends and a blessing to our family and the community.

We would also like to thank Twin Lakes Care Center and their wonderful staff for the special attention they gave to Joyce during her residency there. We are deeply appreciative of Mother's very special best pal and Twin Lakes roommate, Maurine Mitchell. She could not have wished for a more compassionate companion or dear friend.

Continual online condolences and obituary may be be viewed wyman roberts funeral home webpage at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts 

1/29/2013

After a long struggle on this earth, Geneva Hough Hutto went home to be with her Lord on January 29, 2013. Born September 15, 1929, in the Caledonia community of Rusk County, TX, she was the daughter of the late G. B. “Bill” Hough and Anzie Weeks Hough.

Geneva Hutto was a hairdresser for 35 years and a correspondent for the Timpson News for many years. She was a member of Timpson Highway Tabernacle. Geneva enjoyed fishing, gardening, and helping others in her life, especially with her cooking. Geneva loved her family unconditionally and loved to give them orders, which they always obeyed. She was the family drill sergeants. “Memaw” loved all of her grandkids. Since Frankie was the first grandchild, he and his Memaw had a unique relationship like no other.

Survivors include her daughters Janis Bass and husband Glyn and Billie Jean Williamson, all of Timpson; dearest nephew Horace Wayne Bell of Timpson and nephew Bill Otis of Lake Charles, LA; brother R. K. Hough and wife Shirley of Murvaul, TX; sister Linda Fay Harris of Timpson; grandchildren: Frankie Baker and Pam Yarbrough, Shadow Rhodes and husband Jason, Dusty Kruse and husband Lance, Doug Milford and wife Jennifer, John Williamson and wife Desiree, and Dea Sample and husband Brian.

Also surviving are 14 great grandchildren: Morgan Baker, Raina Baker, Ryan Baker, Makayla Baker, Tanner Murdock, Layci Jo Sample, Hope Milford, Conner Miflord, Sage Taylor, Shelby Brock, Johna Kruse, Tryton Kruse, Ceale Kruse, and Gavyn Williamson; 2 step grandchildren: Presley Slatter and Bradon Slatter; 4 great great grandchildren: Ryder Baker, Kane Baker, Kase Baker, and Avery Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family expresses special thanks to Frankie Newcomer, “We couldn’t have done it without you.”

Funeral service for Geneva Hough Hutto, 83, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 31, 2013, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating. Interment will follow in Caledonia Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM on Thursday. 

To convey condolences or register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Edward Darvin "E.D." Bryant, age 88, of Etoile, Texas, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at an area hospital.

Mr. Bryant was born Jan. 7, 1925, to parents Bud Bryant and Annie Bell (Moore) Bryant and was a native and former resident of San Augustine County, Texas. He had lived in Etoile for the past several years and was a member of the United Pentecostal Church.

He was retired from the trucking industry. Mr. Bryant was a World War II veteran, serving his country with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army.

His survivors include his son, Larry Edward Bryant of Etoile; a grandson, Teddy Schneider of Houston, Texas; a granddaughter, Sarah Schneider of Houston, Texas; and a sister, Tempie Bardwell of Friendswood, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Agnes Dorothy Bryant, on Oct. 23, 2012; and his daughter, Diana Faye Schneider, in 1988.

Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Etoile United Pentecostal Church, located at 168 Hwy. 103 in Etoile, Texas, with Pastor Glenn D. Morton officiating. Interment will follow at Simpson Campground Cemetery, located on County Road 411 in Woden, Texas.

Visitation will be held Saturday at the church, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online condolences and memories may be offered at http://www.casonmonk-metcalf.com/.

1/28/2013

Billy Gene Mason, Sr., 86, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 in Shelbyville. He was born March 11, 1926 in Laneville to J.D. (Pap) Mason and Epsie Grisham Mason.

Billy Mason, Sr., also known as “Mr. Bill, Big Bill or PawPaw” married Deva Ray Smith in September of 1944 and they, along with his brother-in-law, Harvey Burkett and sister-in-law, Dessie Burkett Kale traveled across the states of Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. His main occupation for most of his life was as a foreman in the pipeline industry. He was a developer and pioneer of many of the early pipe coating processes. He eventually returned to Shelby County and served as County Commissioner of Precinct 3 for two years. Even years later, he returned and continued to serve his community as a heavy equipment operator for Shelby County Precinct 3 up until the hour he was called home. 

PawPaw lived by the motto of “never quit wiggling” and was always busy doing something constructive. He truly loved and adored the great outdoors. When he was not hard at work, he was hard at play doing anything to spend his days outside. He loved horses, gardening, hunting, fishing and family. He was always accompanied by his children or grandchildren taking time with each one to impart a life lesson along the journey. He will be deeply and sincerely missed by many.

A special thank you to all the County employees who watched over and took care of Mr. Bill. We love each and every one of you.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Jeff Spring officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Travis Rodgers, David Cheatwood, Tony Denby, Rex Hass, Durwood Russell and Robert Amburn.

He is survived by
Daughter: Joyce Mason Cox of Joaquin

Son: Bill Mason Jr. and wife, Stacy of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Larry Wayne Cox and wife, Cassie
Leslie Marie Windham and husband, David
Zachary Dez Mason
Adam Garrett Mason
Molly Catherine Mason

Great Grandchildren:
Nikki Cox
Jacob Cox
Lane Bates
Trace Windham

Sister-in-law: Dorothy Lawson of Joaquin

Brothers: 
Charles Mason and special friend, Dee of New Caney
Kenneth Mason and wife, Reba of Chandler

A number of nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by
Parents: J.D. (Pap) Mason and Epsie Grisham Mason
Wife: Deva Ray Mason
Brother: J. D. Mason, Jr.
Sisters: Ruth Mayfield and Mildred Davis
Son-in-law: Wayne Cox

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Michael Risinger, 45, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 in Mansfield, Louisiana. He was born August 8, 1967 in Center to Henry D. Risinger and Hazel Bass Risinger. He was a member of New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham and Bro. B.J. Windham officiating. Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Victory, Dusty Robinson, Justin Porter, Daniel Holloway, Michael Bates, Toby Runnels and Jerrod Holloway. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Bass, Chad Bass, Ronny Bass and Brad Bass.

He is survived by
Daughters:
Haley Risinger of Joaquin
Brittnie Risinger of Shelbyville
Cayla Risinger of Shelbyville

Son: Cody Risinger of Shelbyville

Mother: Hazel Bass Risinger of Shelbyville

Sisters: 
LaDonna Risinger and husband, Bill of Shelbyville
Renee Bass of Shelbyville

Brother: Greg Risinger and wife, Tonya of Tenaha

Special Friends:
Timmy Denby of Shelbyville
Susan Thomas of Shelbyville

A number of nieces, nephews and cousins

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Father: Henry Dwayne Risinger
Grandparents: Ross and Laverne Risinger and M.D. & Muriel Bass

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

James Darrell “Sonny” Campbell, 77, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013.

“Sonny” was born November 1, 1935, in Shelbyville, Texas, to Jim Fred Campbell and Callie Furlow Campbell. He has been a resident of Port Arthur since 1957 and retired from Southern Union Gas as a field supervisor. He was a member of Port Arthur Masonic Lodge #1264 and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Campbell, brothers Marshall, Chester, and Robert Campbell, and sister Nina.

Survivors include his daughter, Penny Younker and husband, Don of Houston; sisters, Ann Scarber of Shelbyville, Louise Greer of Shelbyville, LaMerle Davis of Houston, Kay Ballard and husband, Stan of Mont Belvieu; brothers, Carl Campbell of Port Arthur, Crit Campbell and wife Bobbi of Shelbyville, Earl Campbell and wife, Vivian of Center, Judd Campbell, sister-in-law of Logansport, LA; grandchildren, Ryan Kutner, Barra Kutner, Devon Younker and Dalton Younker.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, January 30, 2013, from 5:00 PM -8:00 PM. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center Texas with Masonic Graveside Services to follow in Strong Cemetery in Huxley, Texas.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Lucette Neal Boyett, age 97, was born July 8, 1915, in San Augustine, Texas to the late John and Kate (Meador) Williams. She passed away in a local nursing home in San Augustine on January 27, 2013.

Mrs. Boyett was a member of the First United Methodist Church in San Augustine. For 40 years she was the owner of a "Country Store" near her home.

She will be dearly missed by her sons and daughters-in-law George and Geneva Neal of Newton, Texas, Billy and Sue Neal of Nederland, Texas; step-son Charles and Carol Boyett of San Augustine; grandchildren Danny Neal, Pam and Steve Rogers, Keith and Laurie Neal, Kristi and Kirby Hood, Cindi and Todd Bordelon, Chad and Jena Boyett; great-grandchildren Kortney and Jake Romero, Dustin and Tina Hood, Eric Neal, Erin Neal, Alli Bordelon, Jace Bordelon, Matt Rogers, Megan Rogers and Michael Rogers; great-great-grandchild Diesel Romero; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands Arvie Neal and C.L. Boyett.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 2:00 P.M., Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, with Bro. Randy Mills officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. until service time on Wednesday, January 30th. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Eric Neal, Dustin Hood, Kirby Hood, Todd Bordelon, Steve Rogers, Matt Rogers, David Williams, Jake Romero. Honorary pallbearers are Jase Bordelon and Michael Rogers. 

Bobby Morgan, 53 of Nacogdoches, passed away December 28, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 3:30pm Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Ramah Baptist Church of Tenaha.

He is survived by:
Sisters:

Shirley Spurlock 
Sherry Morgan
Shelia Sparks

Brother: Kenneth Morgan

Proceeded by parents Raymond and Dorothy Morgan of Tenaha, Texas.

Service are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

1/27/2013

Funeral services for Naomi Lee (Lilly) Hendrick, 90, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM,
Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Rev. Robert Warr and Rev. Dock Lazarine officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home. Mrs. Hendrick passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013, in Nacogdoches, TX.

Born September 20, 1922, in Shelby County, Texas, Naomi Lilly Hendrick was the daughter of the late
Ellis H. Lilly and Savannah Yarbrough Lilly. She was a graduate of Timpson High School and a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church. She and Leonard John Hendrick were married May 29, 1942. Naomi Hendrick was an industrious homemaker caring for her family and still finding time to sew for the public. Not only did she enjoy sewing, she also was busy quilting, crocheting, gardening, canning, and tending the cows.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four sisters: “Little” Lois Towns, “Big” Lois Powers, Laura Hairgrove and Patsy Hairgrove; four brothers: Lacy Lilly, E.H. Lilly, Adlee Lilly, and Lester Hairston; and husband of 53 years Leonard J. Hendrick.

Survivors include two sons John E. Hendrick of Timpson, Texas; Benjamin T. Hendrick and wife Nancy of Slidell Louisiana; daughter Mary Jo Rogers and husband Vernis D. Rogers of Nacogdoches, Texas; grandchildren; Courtney Sanchez and husband Antowan, Patrick Hendrick and wife Candace, Brandon Bowen and wife Amy, Teresa Sazedj and husband Shahram, Sherry Pugh and husband Greg, Ann and Sara Hendrick; great-grandchildren, Aidan and Adreia Sanchez, Benjamin Bowen, Zachary Sazedj; Logan, Landry, Larson, and Lexi Pugh and one on the way Mason Hendrick.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Hendrick, Vernis Rogers, Greg Pugh, Shahram Sazedj, Larson Pugh, Antowan Sanchez, and Brandon Bowen.

To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

Billie J. Matlock, age 83, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at her residence in Nacogdoches.

Mrs. Matlock was born Aug. 28, 1929, in Shelbyville as a daughter of Charles Austin Harbison and Willie Jasper Smith Harbison.

Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, Nacogdoches, with Chaplain Freddie Bird officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28.

Arrangements are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at http://www.casonmonk-metcalf.com/.

Novis M. Jones was called by her Heavenly Father January 26, 2013, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 91. She was born to Henry Bowlin and Myra Whitson Bowlin December 8, 1921. She will be remembered for her poetry having written a poem for many occasions. She was a life-long resident of the Buena Vista and New Prospect communities having moved to Paxton and then to Carthage, Texas in her latter years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Jones; her parents, Henry and Myra Whitson Bowlin; her borther, Bevie Lee Bowlin; and her sister, Ruby Towns.

She is survived by her daughter, Sue Jones Bell, Tyler; son, Biff H. Jones, Carthage; grandchildren Bill Bell, Belinda Cook, Brenda Shepherd, Barbara Powers, and Beth Calhoun, Tyler; 15 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

Funeral service for Novis M. Jones will be at 3:00 PM, Monday, January 28, 2013, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, TX, with Rev. Ron Barker officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 PM until service time at 3:00PM, Monday, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Memorial donations may be made to Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Heart to Heart Hospice, Tyler, or Oak Brook Health Center, Whitehouse, TX.

To register online please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangments.

Funeral services for Odessa Hensarling Mechell, age 80, of Lufkin, Texas will be at 3 PM, Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Attoyac Baptist Church in San Augustine county with Bro Bobby Wadsworth officiating and burial to follow in the Attoyac Cemetery. Odessa was born March 13, 1932 in San Augustine and passed away January 26, 2012 in Lufkin, Texas. Visitation with her family will be from 5 until 7 PM, Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.

1/24/2013

Funeral Services for Loyce Mask Deloney, age, 94, of Center will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park, she will now rest beside her beloved husband, Lewis Deloney and their son, Charles Deloney.

Mrs. Deloney was born May 2, 1918 in the Brady Community in Shelby County, the only daughter of Rev. & Mrs. D.O. Mask. She was a graduate of Center High School & Stephen F. Austin University and taught school in Shelby, San Augustine & Panola Counties until her marriage to Lewis M. Deloney. After World War II the family settled in Carthage, Texas where Mr. Deloney was employed by United Gas and Loyce taught school for several years. During the Carthage years the family was active in the First United Methodist Church, school activities and scouting. Loyce was also a member of the Carthage Garden Club; these were happy years for the family. Mrs. Deloney was devoted to her family, loved to cook, garden and teach young children. She worked devotedly in her church, Frist United Methodist Church for many years. She also enjoyed working with the cub scouts & the Carthage Garden Club. 

Loyce was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. & Mrs. D.O. Mask, her husband, Lewis Deloney & their son, Charles L. Deloney who died at the age of 46 after a courageous battle with cancer. The Deloney’s never fully recovered from this loss. She is also preceded in death by Brother, Bernard Mask & wife, Joyce. 

She is survived by:
2 Grandchildren:
Daryl Lewis Deloney & wife, Stephanie of Houston
Cindy Deloney Smith & husband, Terry of Longview
Grandchildren’s Mother:
Tommie Ritter Smith & husband, Bill of Carthage
Great Grandchildren: 
Abigayle, Austin, Joshua Charles, Stephanie & Brittney
Nieces & Nephews:
Carol Ann Farrell
Linda Sue Newman
Gay Nell Fausett
David Fausett
Rodney Fausett
Special Cousins: 
Gene & Delores Walker of Center
Numerous other Cousins, Relatives & Friends

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas 

Michael “Mike” Willis, 59, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1953 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Clarence E. Willis and Doris Biles Willis. Mr. Willis enjoyed watching western movies and nascar racing.

There will be no funeral service.

He is survived by
Mother: Doris McGill of Joaquin

Sisters:
Ann Harville and husband, Jimmy of Joaquin
Cathy Atkinson and husband, Bill of Joaquin
Sissy Moody of Farmersville, Louisiana

Brothers: 
Wade Pruett and wife, Sharon of Milton, Florida
Leon Willis and wife, Annie of Texarkana, Arkansas
Bubba Willis of Seattle, Washington

Numerous nieces and nephews

A host of friends

Best friend: Milton Littlepage of Plain Dealing, Louisiana

Preceded in death by
Father: Clarence E. Willis

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Valton Greer, 75, of Giddings, Texas and formely of Center, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in Giddings, Texas. He was born August 24, 1937 in Shelbyville, Texas and was the son of Leo Greer and Lorine Gaddis Greer. He was a retired welder.

Viewing for family and friends will be Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 10am to 11am at St. John Baptist Church, Center, Tx prior to funeral services which will begin at 11am. Officiating will be Reverend Kibble and Evg. Rose Sims-Lee. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery in Center, Texas.

He was preceded in death by parents; two brothers, Rayford Greer and Prentice Greer.

He is survived by:

Daughters: 
Val Hunt (Lavell) of Nacogdoches
Jennifer Goodwin of Nacogdoches

Sons:
Dean Greer of Nacogdoches
Valton C. Greer of Cleveland, Texas

12 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren

Brothers:
Weldon Greer Sr (Pat) of Center, Texas
James Greer of Center
Felton Greer, Sr of Giddings, Texas

Funeral services will be under the direction of Lang Funeral Home in Giddings and Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.

1/23/2013

Keilly Ciana Hoyt, 5 months old of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, Center, Texas. Interment to follow at New Hope Baptist Cemetery, Mansfield, Louisiana with Rev. James Jenkins officiating.

She is survived by:

Mother: ShaKeitha Cartwright of Center
Father: Ellis Hoyt of Center

Brothers:
Destiny Jones of Washington D.C.
DeVincent Hoyt of Center
DeBreik Hoyt of Center
Keshun Hoyt of Shelbyville

Sisters:
Charvia Bell of Nacogdoches
Makenzie Mireles of Center
Jerlexis Hoyt of Center
Kenndie Mireles of Center
Marisha Lopaz of Center
Dominique Hoyt of San Antonio, TX
Makayla Cartwright of Center 

Granparents:
Marilyn Fields of Center
Rev. James Jenkins of Center
Keith Cartwright of Shelbyville

Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

Louise Guidry, 60 of Katy, Texas, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at her residence in Katy. 

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with 
Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating, burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

Louise was born August 11, 1952 in Shelby County to parents, Elmer Guidry & Cora Mae (Brittain) Guidry. She was a beautician. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Guidry & Cora Mae (Brittain) Cruse and
one sister, Peggy Windham.

She is survived by:
Husband:
Ray Floyd of Dallas

2 Sons: 
Jerry Benoit & wife, Tara of Katy
Robert Bolton of Shelbyville

4 Grandchildren:
Zachary & Gracie Benoit
Jared & Shane Bolton

2 Brothers:
Harrell Guidry & wife, Karen of Groves
William Guidry & wife, Judy of Jasper

Pallbearers will be Johnny Brittain, George Windham, Franklin Doggett, Travis Munsinger, 
Randy Battles & Phillip Campbell

Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Jackson, Michael Brittain, Davis Andy Brittain,
Jeff Smith, Brad Battles, Zachary Benoit, Jared Bolton & Shane Bolton 

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas.

Cody Daniel Bush, 29, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at his residence.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2013 at Mt. Herman Cemetery with Bro. Keith Rose officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born December 5, 1983 to Danny Paul and Brenda (Stephens) Bush. He was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. Cody loved hunting, trapping & working cows with his Papaw Steve. 

He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Alfred Henry Bush and Mary Okum.

He is survived by:

Parents: Danny Paul & Brenda Bush of Center

Grandparents: Steve & Margie Stephens of Center

Sister: Wendy Bush Castleberry & husband, Andy of Longview

3 Nephews:
Cameron, Collin & Caden Castleberry of Longview

Aunt: Sheila Clark of Center

Uncle: Michael Henry Bush & wife, Joyce of Center

Cousins:
Michael Bush & wife, Nicole of Center
Lindsay Jackson & husband, Devin of Center
Randi Kay Clark Menzies & husband, Grant of Nacogdoches
Lindsey Clark Smith & husband, Jacob of Beckville
Dustin Clark of Center

Numerous Special Nieces & Nephews

Pallbearers:
Brandon Bailey, Michael Bush, Joseph Caldwell, Stacy Sanford, Lloyd Scates & Jacob Smith

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

1/22/2013

Wayne Powdrill, 68, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in San Augustine. He was born October 1, 1944 in Center to Levi Powdrill and Hollie Cole Powdrill. He was a member of Mt. Herman Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Lance Cypert officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Rocky Powdrill, Rance Powdrill, Craig Lawson, Ricky Fowler, Mark Davis and Jeff Davis. 

He is survived by
Wife: Phyllis Powdrill of Center

Sons:
Rocky Powdrill of Lexington Park, Maryland
Rance Powdrill and wife, Anita of Shelbyville

Daughter: Kayla Griffith of Nacogdoches

Seven Grandchildren

One Great Grandchild

Brother: Charlie Powdrill of Nacogdoches

Sister: Pat Garrett and husband, Doug of Logansport, Louisiana

Sisters-in-law: 
Jackie Powdrill of Mooringsport, Louisiana
Vel Head of Houston

Preceded in death by
Parents: Levi Powdrill and Hollie Cole Powdrill
Two Brothers: Melvin Powdrill and Pete Powdrill
One Infant Child

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 

Charles Richard Hoyle, 67, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Hospice Home Place in Tyler.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born September 24, 1945 to Charles Robert and Lillian L. Ruth (Wolf) Hoyle. He served in the National Guards. He worked as a superintendent at Shelby County Forest Products. 

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, Charles Robert and Lillian L. Ruth (Wolf) Hoyle, Step-daughter, Tammy Lynn Goff.

He is survived by wife of 44 years: Lareeda “Bea” Hoyle of Center

Daughter:
Rachel E. Rodriguez & fiancé, Mike 

2 Step-children:
Troy Scott Bradberry of Center
Dawn Leeds & husband, Stuart of Austin

Numerous Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

Sister: Judy Walker & husband, Jay of Tyler 

3 Brothers:
Mike Hoyle
Bobby Hoyle
Johnny Hoyle 

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

James Johnstone, 75, of Sante Fe New Mexico, passed away on January 3rd, 2013. He was born and raised in Center Texas, graduate d from Center High School in 1956 and Baylor University in Waco where he received a degree in Mathematics. He married Barbara Carey Johnstone, August 13th, 1960.

James enriched many lives and lived a very full life himself. He had several exciting careers that started with computers in the early 1960s that lead him to participating in the Gemini and Apollo Missions at the Johnson Space Center in Texas. This was followed by many years of international travel in the 1970s for IBM helping to deliver computer technology in Russia, China, Indonesia, and many other countries for the purpose of oil exploration. After a long career with IBM he retired and started a new career as a financial advisor for Smith Barney helping countless people manage and grow their portfolio. In addition, James became active in the film industry as an extra and was cast with a speaking part in the movie Wild Hogs earning him Screen Actors Guild (SAG) membership. In recent years James continued his film career but also volunteered with AARP for helping others file and maximize their tax returns. However his biggest success was his character, his friendship, his love and generosity he gave to his family and friends. 

James is survived by his wife, Barbara Carey Johnstone and sons Grant and Kyle Johnstone as well as seven grandchildren (in order of age): Sarah (19); Adam (18); Ruth (12); Rachel (9); Luke (8); James (4); Paul (3). 

Funeral arrangements will be held in Center Texas with visitation Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, 12:00 PM at Mangum Funeral Home and a Service Jan. 27th, 2013, 1:30 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to follow at Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Center. 

A memorial fund has been set up for James through the Shelby County Historical Commission. The Historical Commission will keep an account of all donations and acknowledge the donation with a receipt to the donor. These donations will be tax deductible up to a certain amount depending on the individual. If you wish to contribute in his memory, please make checks payable to Shelby County Historical Commission, PO BOX 623 Center, TX, 75935 with a note on the check stating: For James Lee Johnstone Memorial Fund.

James will be dearly missed; however, his love will live onwards through the memories and joy he so graciously gave to all of us.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

1/21/2013

Richard Joseph Lerro Sr. died January 20, in Tyler, Texas, with family members by his side.

The World War II veteran was preparing for his 95th birthday at the time of his death. He witnessed most of the 20th century, surviving perils in childhood and in war, brushing history in 1963, and seeing half the world on an 8th grade education.

As a young boy he spent several years in an orphanage near Philadelphia. His grandmother, Justina Camarrota Lerro, found him and raised him in a family-owned butcher shop at 1024 South 9th Street in Philadelphias Little Italy neighborhood. He attended Our Lady of Good Counsel School, completing the 8th grade, and helped his uncles sell vegetables from carts in front of the butcher shop.

He married Caroline Fusco at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in 1939 and had a son in 1941 while working at the Pennsylvania Shipyards.

During World War II Lerro served on a destroyer in the U.S. Navys Construction Battalion, the Sea Bees. He was stationed in the Philippines, Japan, and finally in Attu, Alaska, where he would occasionally wave to Soviet submariners who surfaced off the coastline to lie on deck sunning themselves.

He remained in the Navy Reserves, visiting Boston, Cuba, and Italy. Later in life he would say, By the time I was 40 I had seen half the world.

After the Navy, while serving as a Harris County Sheriffs Deputy in Houston, he met another young divorcee, Myrtle Lee Metcalf. He liked Italian operas. She preferred country music. They wed in 1955 and moved to Dallas where they had a son in 1958. Myrtle launched the Household Employment Agency and Rick worked as a maintenance man for Standard Brands Foods and St. Regis Paper Company. He remained a part-time butcher throughout his adult life.

In the early 1960s the Lerros were featured in Life magazine when their pet alligators got loose and roamed their Dallas neighborhood. Dallas soon passed an exotic pets ordinance.

In 1963 he and his wife were interviewed by FBI agents following the Kennedy assassination after agents discovered that the Lerros were close friends and business associates of Jack Ruby, who shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald. While in prison Ruby corresponded with the Lerros, once writing that his murder of Oswald was a spur of the moment decision and not pre-meditated.

In 1968 Lerro was diagnosed with colorectal cancer which was surgically removed and never returned.

Lerros first marriage to Caroline Fusco ended in divorce, however, the two remained friends until her death.

Richard Joseph Lerro is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Myrtle Lerro and his daughter Betty Powell. He is survived by sons Richard Joseph Lerro, Jr. and his wife Judy of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Richard Marcus Lerro and his spouse Terrence Onderick of Washington, D.C., his granddaughter and caretaker, Jackie Cannon and her husband Kyle of Tyler, Texas. His surviving grandchildren are Robert Lerro and his wife Cheryl, and Julie Williams and husband Lawrence of Florida, Stephen Lerro and wife Phylis of Tennessee, and Ashley David Harmon and wife Rachel of Texas. Great grandchildren include Jonathan Cannon, Michael Cannon, Karl Cannon, Mason Harmon, Jacob Harmon, Ashlyn Harmon, Billie Lerro, Tyler Williams, Brianna Williams, Aaron Lerro, Corey Lerro, Sarah Lerro, Collin Lerro, and Kathryn Lerro. Great-great grandchildren include Siearra Cannon and Cauline Cannon, and surviving his son-in-law is Jerry Powell of San Augustine.

A private wake is planned for the residents and staff of Providence Park Rehabilitation Center in Tyler. A private funeral mass is planned at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Chandler, Texas.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts 

1/20/2013

William Rial “Bill” Taylor, Sr., 84, of Timpson, TX, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Garrison, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at First Baptist Church, Garrison, TX, with Rev. John McGuire officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Monday, January 21, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Born May 19, 1928, in Timpson, TX, William Rial “Bill” Taylor, Sr., was the son of the late Thomas Edgar “Ed” Taylor and Harriett Cassie Clements Taylor. He was a graduate of Timpson High School and Stephen F. Austin State University and served his country in the U.S. Army. He and Charlotte McMillan of Garrison were married August 23, 1949, and enjoyed fifty-one years together until her death on January 01, 2001. Bill then moved from Timpson to Garrison to be near his sons.

Bill Taylor truly loved his hometown of Timpson. After teaching math in several East Texas schools, he returned to Timpson in the mid 1950’s to work for his dad and in 1959, he became a licensed funeral director. Bill also owned and operated Bill’s Hardware in Timpson. In 1967 he bought the funeral home and spent the next 40 years serving the families of Timpson. Bill was a member of First United Methodist Church, Timpson, a member of the board of trustees of Timpson Independent School District, charter member of Timpson Quarterback Club, and a member of American Legion Post 90 of Timpson.

Bill’s great joy was his family. He enjoyed time spent on his farm in the Rose Hill community, especially deer hunting with his sons and their friends. Good times were also enjoyed at the fish camp on the Sabine River.

Surviving Bill are sons William Rial Taylor, Jr. and wife Cindy of Garrison and Bret Taylor of Garrison; also former daughter-in-law Rachelle Taylor of Dayton, TX; grandchildren: William Rial Taylor, III, and wife Taryn, Chase and wife Abby, Rialie Jo, Bret Clements, Jr. “BC.”, Dylan, Toby, Roxie, and Sage Taylor; step grandchildren: Brandi Eddings and husband Nash and Kyle Lee and and wife Brooke; great grandchildren: Kinleigh and Charlee Taylor and another one on the way; and step great grandchildren: Averi and Maddi Eddings. 

In addition to his parents, Bill Taylor was preceded in death by wife Charlotte McMillan Taylor, and brother Thomas E. “Ted” Taylor.

To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangments.

1/19/2013

Steve Walker, 62, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. He was born August 20, 1950 in Dallas to Louis Jack Walker and Betty Joyce Clarkson Walker.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. There will be no funeral services.

He is survived by
Wife: Delmar Walker of Center

Son: Brandon Walker of Tenaha

Daughters:
Sunshine Haley and husband Joey of Joaquin
Haley Ott and husband, Chris of Converse, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Stephen Walker
Alexis Haley
Chase Haley
Cameron Ott
Caleb Ott

Stepdaughters:
Brandy Whittington of Center
Shelby Whittington of Center
Toni Whittington of Center

Step Grandchildren:
Kamden Whittington, Johnny Ikner V, Aliannah Whitehead, Jerry Akins III, Kayden Whittington

Father: Louis Jack Walker of Dallas

Sister: Joan Roberts and husband, Rodney of Dallas

Brother: Ben Walker of Dallas

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by
Mother: Betty Joyce Walker
Stepmother: Nelda Walker
Grandmother: Gladys Biggars

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com 

B.B. (Bittie) Askew, 98, of Vidor, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Port Arthur. He was born January 13, 1915 in Center to Buford B. Askew Sr. and Lola Hagler Askew. Mr. Askew served in the Civil Service at Pearl Harbor during WWII. He later retired from Texaco in Port Arthur. Mr. Askew was of the Church of Christ faith.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

He is survived by
Sons:
Jerry Askew of Fannett
Jack Askew and wife, Bettyof Vidor

Stepchildren: 
Jan Fortune
Becky Devillier
Spud Devillier

Daughter: Mary Beth Harris of Nederland

Brother: Vernon Askew of Nederland

Sisters:
Myrline Bradshaw of Center
Edna Hardy of Henderson

Seven Grandchildren

Ten Great Grandchildren

One Great Great Grandchild

The family of Mr. Agnew thanks everyone at Cypress Glenn Nursing Home for caring for our Dad for the last two years. Also a special thanks to Kelly and the staff of New Century Hospice.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

G.B. Williams, Jr., 57, of Center, passed away Dallas, formerly of Center, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Doctor’s Hospital in Dallas. He was born August 12, 1955 in Center to G.B. Williams and Lola Mae Barnfield. Mr. Williams was of the Baptist faith. 

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Salem Cemetery. 

He is survived by
Dad: Lee James Barnfield

Sisters: 
Loyce Elaine and husband, Ronnie Belanger of Center
Helen Louise and husband, David Ratliff of Ft. Worth
Glenda Kay Ray and special friend, Tommy Skeeters of Center
Mary Jane and Robert Boren of Dallas

Brother: Albert Lee and Alice Barnfield of Center

Nieces and nephews:
Laurisa and husband, Michael McGuffin
David Williams
Tanya Williams
Joey Belanger and wife, Kathy
Rebecca Haley and husband, David
William Smith and wife, Abbey
Leland Cashion and wife, Tabitha
Rachael Cashion 
Misty Simmons
Becky Jacks
Chris Simmons and wife, Carol
Michael Simmons and wife, Sara
Brandy, Jennifer and Clayton Barnfield
Laila Boren
Zachary Boren

Great nieces and nephews:
Beyonkia, Susan, Mikey and Tommy McGuffin
Annabelle and Miranda Smith
Kassidy McKinney
Lauren and Morgan Haley
Aubrea, Hunter, Raven, Cierra, Joel and Gabrieal Cashion
Danny and Maylin
Crystal, Kevin, Ashleigh and RJ Simmons
Nick Simmons
Bekka, Christian, Devin and Fray Jacks
Janessa
Brianna, Logan and Makenna Simmons

Preceded in death by:
Father: G.B. Williams
Mother: Lola Mae Barnfield
Brothers: Oliver George Williams and Joel Eugene Marty
Sister: Linda Fay Cashion
Niece: Beyonkia McGuffin

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Funeral services for Mark David Bennecke, 51 of Sulphur Springs, were held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joel Tiemeyer officiating. A private family interment was held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Patroon Cemetery in Shelbyville under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home. Pallbearers were John Sellers, Bill Hardage, Doug Williams, Mark Chadwell, Todd Williams, Jr., and Curry Dawson. 

Mark passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1961 in Chicago, IL, the son of David Bennecke and Joan York Wolff. Mark married Tammy Kay Williams Bennecke. She survives. He and his wife owned La Pooch Pet Resort in Sulphur Springs. 

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by:

Parents, David Bennecke of Las Vegas, NV and Joan York Wolff of Dixon, IL

Sons:
Mark David Bennecke II of Wheaton, IL
Austin Leigh Bennecke of Sterling, IL
Jarred Cole Bennecke of Schumburg, IL

Step-son, Derrek Cooper of Mineola, TX

Brothers:
Todd Wolff of Dixon, IL
Scott Wolff of Third Lake, IL

Sisters:
Vicki Hager of Rock Falls, IL
Dawn May of Marseilles, IL
Wendy Bennecke Lee of Las Vegas, NV

Grandchild, Gentri Mae Cooper of Mineola

He was the son-in-law of Ray and Kathy Williams. 

Prior to owning the La Pooch Pet Resort, Mark served as general manager for WAHL Corp., Animal Products Division winning many awards to show for his work in the business. He moved to Texas to fulfill a dream to have a 5 star pet resort and spa. He accomplished this in 5 years since starting the business. He was so proud of their facility and the work he was doing. He loved his patrons and considered each dog as part of the family. His smile and outgoing personality will be missed by many.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com and Local graveside services were under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center Texas.

1/18/2013

Funeral services for Alta Milford Hudson, 94, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, Timpson, with Bro. Carroll Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Corinth Church. Mrs. Hudson passed away Friday, January 18, 2013, in Garrison, TX.

Born July 13, 1918, in the Corinth Community near Timpson, TX, Alta Milford Hudson was the daughter of the late Flem and Annie (Bussey) Milford. She was married to the late Lester Hudson, and they owned and operated Fat’s Tackle Box in Timpson for many years. She was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church and spent much of her time caring for her family and friends.

Survivors include nephews Howell Glen Hudson of Timpson, Mike Hudson of Nacogdoches, and Joseph Hudson of Louisiana; nieces Gwen Billingsley, Cindy Summers, and Sharon Samford, all of Timpson, Ginger Voorheese of Tyler, and Joyce Scott of Garrison, TX; and numerous cousins and other relatives.

Alta Hudson was preceded in death by parents Flem and Annie Milford, husband Lester Hudson, son Harold Ray Hudson, and brother Johnny Milford.

To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements

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Mildred Pinkston, 90, of Center, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home. 

She was born August 26, 1922 in Cushing, Texas to Henry and Villa (Richardson) Cariker. She was a graduate from Stephen F. Austin State University where she received a teaching degree. Mrs. Pinkston was an elementary teacher for CISD for many years, later being employed at The Champion Newspaper and she was also the author of several books detailing the history of Shelby County. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center and attended the Rachel Sunday Class and also a member of the Beta Sigma Phi.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Henry and Villa Cariker, Husband, Bob Pinkston, Son, Bobby Pinkston and Sister, Lois Land.

She is survived by:
Sons:
Don Pinkston & wife, Karen of Waskom
Jerry Pinkston & wife, Barbara of Center

Daughter:
Sharon Pinkston Roberts of Nacogdoches

10 Grandchildren:
Robert Neal Pinkston, Jr.
Brad Pinkston 
Ryan Pinkston 
Ben Pinkston
Richard Pinkston
Austin Roberts
Blake Pinkston
Jordan Pinkston
Lexie Roberts
Stephanie Pinkston Cobb

5 Great Grandchildren

Pallbearers will be all of her Grandsons

In lieu of flowers, family ask that donations be made to the Roughrider Scholarship Fund

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

Carolyn Jackson, 60, of Center, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center. She was born March 4, 1952 in the Possum Trot Community of Shelby County to Preston Weeks and Gertrude Gladys Metcalf Weeks. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Holly Springs Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Jackson, Sammy Jackson, Mike Powdrill, James Lee, Douglas Jackson and Ray Jackson.

She is survived by
Husband: O’Neal Jackson of Center

Sons:
Joseph Schillings of Center
Anthony Schillings and wife, Tiffany of Center
Raul Schillings of Center
Phillip Jackson of Center

Daughters:
Karrie Dena Yanes of Center
Michelle Redmon and husband, Kenneth of Center
Angie Bridges of Center

Grandchildren:
Alexis Marie Schillings
Jaden Yanes
Daylon Fountain
Brianna Redmon
Brant Redmon
Calista Robles
Bethany Bridges

Brother: Roy Weeks and wife, Faye of Center

Sister: Frances Fountain of Lufkin

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

Preceded in death by
Father: Preston Weeks
Mother: Gertrude Gladys Schillings

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

1/17/2013

Funeral service for Ollie A. Price will be held 10 AM Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Rose-Neath Chapel in Logansport, La. with Rev. George ‘Butch’ Rogers officiating. Graveside service will be held 3 PM Saturday in Tidwell Cemetery in Kelly, La. Visitation will be Friday, January 18, 2013 from 5 PM until 8 PM in the funeral home.

Mrs. Price, 75, of DeBerry, Tx. Passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Center, TX.

Preceding Mrs. Price in death are, husband, A. J. Price, Sr.; grandchildren, David Wayne Price and Lisa Gail Franks; sister, Rachel Johnson; parents, Benjamin Neal and Ollie Graham Williams.

Those left to cherish her memory are, sons, Charlie Franks, Foster Franks and wife Teresa, David Franks and wife Lisa, Donald Franks, and A. J. Price III; daughters, Judy Smith, Opal Franks, and Alma Simmons and husband Matt; seventeen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren; brothers, Earl Williams, Donald Williams, and Neal Williams, Jr.; sister, Patsy Curtis.

Honoring Mrs. Price as pallbearers will be John Eric Head, James Garrett, William Anding, Velton Thomas, Ricky Earl Williams, and Matt Simmons. 

Services under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home,, Logansport, LA.

Mr. W.R. Langston, age 88, passed from this life on Sunday, Jauary 13, 2013, in Houston.

W.R. was born to Elma (Lakey) Langston and Jewel Langston on January 20, 1924, in Port Arthur, Texas. He served in the United States Air Force as a Instructor, and was employed as a Pilot working for Corporate and the Saudi Arabian Airlines, and TWA Airlines. He was a member of the Church of Christ in League City.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Glynn Langston officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine.

His survivors include: Wife, Bettye Langston of Kemah; Daughter, Marla Langston Maudlin and her husband, Johnny of the Bahamas and Kemah; Son, Glynn Langston and his wife, Ann of Ireland, and Lafayette, LA; Grandchildren, Nicholas Maudlin, Noah Reed Maudlin, Audre Langston, and Lauren Elise Langston, along with a great-grandchild, Parker Maudlin.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials/donations be made to: Insight International, (A Ministry to the Blind), P.O. Box 730, Carencro, LA 70520.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

Funeral services for Emmarie Dawn Adams, 7, and her baby sister, Chloe Elizabeth Adams, 5, both of Mt. Pleasant, Texas will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Mays officiating. Burial will follow at Gravel Ridge Cemetery.

Emmarie was born on August 11, 2005, and Chloe was born on May 15, 2007, both in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to their parents, Richard Adams and Dawn Wiggins Adams. They both are resting in their Lord and Savior’s arms in Heaven.

Emmarie was a princess. She loved playing dress up in the pretty princess clothes, tiaras, jewelry and shoes. She liked playing with the fairy tale carriage and horse, the life size dolls and everything else from the princess collection. She was a unique 2nd grader who had a wonderful imagination. Emmarie had made her profession of faith at a young age. She liked listening to contemporary praise and worship music with Lydia Stanley being her favorite artist. Emmarie also loved for her daddy to sing her some of her favorite Christian songs and enjoyed her dance classes and the friends she had made there.

Chloe aka Coco-Roo was considered the little monkey. She was full of life, preferring to run instead of walk, loved to climb, jump, swing, twirl and all other activities that little girls love to do. Her Papaw Adams actually taught her to spell her first word, which was WALK. She was very strong willed and liked to boss her big sister. Chloe loved her big sister and did everything she did. She loved dolls and stuffed animals and enjoyed dance class with Emmarie. 

Both girls were home schooled and attended Sunday school classes at Trinity Baptist Church. 
Emmarie and Chloe are survived by their parents, Richard and Dawn Adams of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; their grandparents, Melvin and Jean Adams of Nacogdoches; great-grandmothers, Opal Adams and Pauline Hicks; and one uncle, Ken Adams; and aunt and uncle, Ralph and Darlene Hicks of Nacogdoches.

Pallbearers will be Glenn Tucker, Bruce Huber, Frank Adams, Jack Thrapp, Daniel Alvarenga, Rick Autrey, Carl Partin and James Jennings.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons and the Elders of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations in Emmarie and Chloe’s names to Gaurranty Bond Bank, C/O Trinity Baptist Church, PO Box 1158, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75476, in the name of Dawn Adams family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013, from 5-7 PM at Laird Funeral Home.

To convey condolence, sign the online register book or make memorial donations, please log onto www.lairdfh.net.

Gwendolyn Yvette Hightower, 45 of Garrison, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013 in Garrison, Texas. She was born December 11, 1967 in Houston, Texas to A.J. Hightower and Jessie Peterson Hightower. She was of the baptist faith.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 1pm at Mt. Mariah Church in Garrison wtih Pastors L.V. Norman and James Bell officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Mariah Cemetery, Garrison, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, January 18, 2013 from 5pm to 7pm at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. 

She is survived by:
Uncle and Aunt: Ozine and Dorothy Roberts of Garrison, Texas

Host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends

Funeral services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

1/16/2013

Emma Candace Milford was born in Alto, Texas on December 23, 1915 to Sidney Marvin Ramsey and Florence Valeta Hearne Ramsey. The Lord called her home on January 15, 2013 at the age of ninety-seven.

Emma was one of nine children: Lavennia, or Sis as she was called, Roy, Troy, James, Grace, Avis, Margie, and Alma. Sis’ daughter, Betty, lived with the family her entire childhood and was more like a sister than a niece.

Emma married Arthur Milford March 1, 1934 and they spent 57 years together until the Lord called Arthur home October, 1991. They had three living children, James Harold, Linda and Judy. Glenda being the first was stillborn. They had eight grandchildren: Ricky, Tracy, Darren, Marty, Tammy, Jeff, Stephen and Nathan. Emma’s children are so proud of having been raised by Christian parents who carried them to church and taught them to love and trust in the Lord.

After Arthur’s death, Emma moved from the farm to the senior apartments in town. Here she spent the next ten years living next to other seniors who became her dear friends. They enjoyed sharing their baked goods and working their flower gardens and just visiting with each other. Emma suffered a broken hip and was out for a while, but soon came back doing what she loved best, cooking and sharing with the ones who were shut in. She went back to picking up their mail and taking it to them. She was active until her late eighties, and still attending the Shady Grove Methodist Church until she fractured her back and spent the rest of her life in a nursing home.

If Emma had a hobby, I guess it was cooking. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed sharing her baked goods with friends and family. You were always welcome at her table, if for a meal or just some good homemade cookies or pie. She always said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” and that she did. She gave of herself and her love all the days of her life. I think it would be safe to say she left this world loved by all who knew her.

Survivors include son James H. Milford and wife Jean of Longview, TX; daughters Linda Askins and husband Charles of Timpson and Judy Ramsey husband Ken of Timpson; grandchildren: Ricky, Tracy, Darren, Marty, Tammy, Jeff, Stephen and wife Chrissy, and Nathan and wife Hannah; great grandchildren: Conner, Dustin, Amanda and husband Val, Cody and wife Ciara, Chris, Blake, David, Doug, Gunnar, Gavin, Morgan, Paige, Taylor, David, and Tristan; great great grandson Trip.

Also surviving are sisters Margie Childs and husband Terrell, Avis Stamps, and Alma Bridwell; niece Betty Parker; sisters-in-law Jackie Ramsey and Carmen Milford; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating. Interment will follow in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 9:30 AM on Thursday and continue until service time.

To convey condolences or to register please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

C. D. Youngblood, 77, of Stephenville passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013 in Stephenville.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Holleman officiating. 

C. D. was born June 29, 1935 in Center, Texas to the late Arthur D. and Cora McKenzie Youngblood. He married Jennie Lee Tidwell on January 13, 1973 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. C. D. and Jennie Lee owned and operated Jennie Lee Catfish Restaurant in Stephenville from 1985 until 1997. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and has lived in Stephenville since 1985; moving here from Dardanelle, Arkansas. 

Survivors include his wife, Jennie Lee; siblings, Steve and Sandra Youngblood of San Marcos, Eula and Jerry Hendricks of Navasoto, and Doug and Bess Youngblood of Center; children, Belinda Blasing of Norwalk, Wisconsin, Teresa Flood of Ozark, Missouri, Terry Cline of Dublin, TX, and Salena Shaw of Dublin, TX; grandchildren, Corey Cline, Makayla Matzen, Dustin Cline, Tyler Tackett, Tanner Shaw, Terrell Shaw, and Tesara Flood; and five great grandchildren

Besides his parents, C. D. was preceded in death by four brothers, Everett, John, Roy, and Dowell Youngblood.

Family wishes expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to Scott and White Emory Bellard ALS Clinic at www.sw.org/sites/developement.

Online condolences may be made at www.stephenvillefh.com.

1/15/2013

James Doyle Folsom, 65, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1947 in Center to Daniel Henry Folsom, Sr. and Vastine L. Luman Folsom. Mr. Folsom was a Vietnam War Veteran. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn presiding. 

Honorary pallbearer will be Verlon Luman.

He is survived by

Daughters:
Jamie Collins of Burleson
Carrie Bowen of The Woodlands

Son: Jim Folsom of Burleson

Eight Grandchildren

One Great Grandchild

Mother: Vastine Folsom of Center

Brother: Randy Folsom of Center

Sister: Carolyn Shaw of Plano

He is preceded in death by
Father: Daniel Folsom, Sr.
Brothers: Larry Folsom and Daniel Folsom

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

James Ray "Rough House" Beard, 63, of Garrison, Texas passed away January 14, 2013 in Garrison, Texas. He was born November 9, 1949 to Arvin Taylor Beard and Odra Burgay Beard. He was a truck driver and a member of Cold springs Baptist Church.

Family and friends visitation will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 10am to 11am at Garrison Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 11 am at the funeral home. Interment will be at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison, Texas.

He is survived by:

Daughter: Lisa Trader and husband Gary of Magnolia, Texas

Son: Jim McDaniel of Alabama

Granddaughter: Kodi Trader of Magnolia, Texas

Grandson: Gage McDaniel

Sister: Bobbie Watson of Eunice, LA

Brothers:
Leo "Biggen" Beard of Garrison, Texas
Smoky Beard of Garrison, Texas
Sandy Beard and wife Teresa of Tenaha, Texas

Host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents, 3 sisters: Mildred Droddy, Gwendolyn McNamana, Glenda Faye Mackey.

Pallbearers:
Gary Trader, Greg Murdock, Gerald Mackey, Charles Mackey, Ronald Mackey, and Blake Beard.

Funeral services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

Funeral services for Margie Hemphill Pierce, 76, of Frankston, Texas will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 2:00pm at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Logansport, LA. Rev. Jeff Spring will officiate. Interment will follow in the O.E. Price Cemetery.

Margie was born in Chase, LA on August 22, 1936. She entered into rest at Frankston Healthcare Center on January 13, 2013.

She was preceded in death by husband Lawrence Oneal Pierce, Sr.; son Lawrence Oneal Pierce, Jr.; granddaughter Cassie Pierce; and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by sons Tommy Pierce and wife Tina of Grandberry, Texas, Rickey Pierce of Joaquin, Texas; daughters Kathy Seago and husband Cecil of Palestine, Texas, Lisa May and husband James of Joaquin, Texas; sister Betty Rose Stakeley of Stonewall, Louisiana; and numerous grandchildren. 

Honoring her as pallbearers will be Titus Harvey, Daniel Webster, Darrel Webster, Lawrence Pierce, Sam Caston, Wesley Caston, Dillion Eddington, Tyler Pate, Nathan Caston, and James Caston. Honorary pallbearers will be Isaih Caston and Josh Sterling. 

1/10/2013

Mildred “Cricket” Cockrell Sechler, 80, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at Christus Schumpert Highland in Shreveport, Louisiana.  She was born July 30, 1932 in Joaquin Tx to William Oswald Cockrell and Rosa Dean Hooper Cockrell.  She was a member of Lydia Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wes Hall and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Wes Lewis, Rodney Luman, Adam Wiley, Jason Davis, Randal Eaves and Sammy O’Rear. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jonathan Wiley.

She is survived by
Husband: Oren C. Sechler of Shelbyville

Daughters: 
Linda Darnell Shy and husband, Perry of Dallas
Shirley Evon Lewis of Port Arthur

Son:
Charles Anthony Sechler and wife, Marilyn of Douglass

Grandchildren:
Wesley Lewis
April Lewis Luman
Adam Wiley
Jonathan Wiley
Felicia Davis

Eight Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Dovie L. Sholar of Shelbyville
Sally Furlow and husband, Jake of Huxley

Preceded in death by
Parents: William Oswald Cockrell and Rosa Dean Hopper Cockrell
Three Brothers: T.P. Cockrell, Billy Mac Cockrell, William Cockrell
One Sister: Frances Wagstaff 
Infant child: Baby Ricks

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Paralee Evans, age 83, of Fairfield, passed from this life on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Fairfield in Freestone Co.

Paralee was born March 21, 1929 in Pert, TX Anderson Co. She was the Daughter of Henry U. Champion and Minnie Alma Ferguson Champion.

Ms. Evans was an officer manager for Lee Optical in the Richmond/Rosenberg TX area. After she retired in 1984 she and her husband T.J. Evans moved back to her home in San Augustine where she worked for the San Augustine ISD. She later moved to Lufkin. She loved gardening, sewing, crocheting, cooking, and most of all, being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral Services will be held on 3 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with interment following in the Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine.

She is survived by Sons: Jerry Allen and wife Susan New Ulm, MN; John Allen and wife Karen Gilmer, TX; Phillip Allen and wife Carolyn Community of Freestone, TX; and David Allen and wife Patsy Austin, TX; Step-Children: Pat Evans, Becky Lasher, Marla Brophy, and Cody Evans; 8 grandchildren and 8 step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: Parents; 3 Husbands: Horace Hubert Allen, Gail Christian, and T.J. Evans; Daughter and Son-in-law: Diane Allen Stevens and Thomas Stevens; Siblings: Lillian Dabbs, Dorothy Bishop, DeeAlva Boles, Noah Champion, Thomas Champion, Bertha Cook, Bryant Champion, Carl Champion, and Robert Champion; Great-granddaughters: Mykayla Grace Allen and Claire Signe Allen.

Prior to death she was a resident of the Bradford House Assisted Living Home in Gilmer, TX and then moved to Fairfield Nursing and Rehab.

Visitation will be Saturday evening, January 12, 2013, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972.

online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts 

Hicks Mortuary and Walker Funeral Home of Baytown are announcing funeral services for, Mrs. Yvonne Marilyn Morris, Davis (92) of Houston, Texas, died at her home on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Mrs. Davis’ services will be Saturday, January 12, 2013, at University Christian Church on Southmore in Houston, Texas, at 10:00am. 

Among local services are: nephews Travis Morris of Center, Elma Ray Roberts of Timpson, and niece Lena Mae Williams of Timpson, Texas. 

Burial will be at McWilliams Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas, around 4pm. 

Local services are under the direction of Hicks Mortuary.

Funeral services for Mr. Joe “Road Hog” Harrison, 59 of the Old Center Community of Panola County, Texas will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2013 in the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chester Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in Adams Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Family visitation will be Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Harrison died Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home in Old Center. 

Mr. Freddie Joe Harrison was born November 13, 1953 in Shelby County, Texas to Fred and Anna Frances Sirman Harrison. He attended Logansport schools and was a longtime truck driver for Sand Hill. “Road Hog”, as he was known to his friends, enjoyed hunting, riding his 4-wheelers, motorcycles and spending time with his friends and family. 

He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents; Ted and Mary Harrison and Henry and Addie Sirman.

Mr. Harrison is survived by his father, Fred Harrison of Galloway; daughters, Katrina Lyn Keith of Kilgore and Miranda Jo Edmondson and husband Bobby of Kilgore; sons, Dustin Harrison and fiancé Amber Dyson of Carthage, and Justin “Dutch” Harrison of Lake Murvaul; brother, Wayne Harrison and wife Bobby of Deadwood; sisters, Betty Britt and husband David of Antioch and Dianna Harrison of Tatum; grandchildren, Kortney Thomas, Clayton Keith, Braden Edmondson and Mason Edmondson; step-grandchildren, Layton Pittman, Logan Edmondson and Lane Edmondson, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Special thanks to Larry Joe Eaves for his love and concern for our family. 

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Harrison, Jason Harrison, Mitch Harrison, Davy Hartley, Richard Newman, Danny Pierce and David Pierce. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Smith, Sam Swint, Bo Hughes and Sheldon Trammell. 

An online guestbook can be signed at www.hawthornfuneralhome.com

Berta Daurine Babek, 93, of Tenaha, passed away January 9, 2013, resting comfortably. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 12th at First Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas, followed by graveside services at Ramah Baptist Church.

She was born May 31, 1919, in Cisco, Texas. She was preceded in death by her son Lamoin and her daughter Patricia. She is survived by her daughter Terry Woodruff and son-in-law Richard; her two grandsons, Stephen Brown, and Spencer Brown and his wife, Rebecca; two great grandchildren, David and Sarah; and two great-great grandchildren, Jayden and Payton. 

She has been a resident of Tenaha for over 50 years and was well known for her chocolate chip cookies, which she often delivered to brighten peoples’ days. Berta tried to make every person she met feel like a friend. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and will be missed by her family and friends.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Fern Bruner Bush died at age 98, in Ruston, Louisiana, on January 8, 2013 Born in Smith County Texas, on February 26, 1914, she was the daughter of Elzy Bruner and Myrtle Hollis Bruner, the fourth of seven children. Her three brothers and three sisters have all predeceased her.

Growing up in Mineola, Texas, in a large family with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins nearby, she developed a love of family, family gatherings, and an interest in people. Her marriage to Haley Bush, who she called "Bush," brought her into another large and extended East Texas family that she enjoyed throughout her life. They built a home in Mineola, and their three children, two daughters and a son, were born there. When her husband's job transfers required moving, first to Longview, Texas, and then to Shreveport, Louisiana, she welcomed the moves, and settled into a life focused on home and family, church, and friends. She liked to cook, and her peach cobblers, in particular, were generally acknowledged to be "the best ever." Shortly before his retirement, her husband became ill and she became a widow at age 52, just one month before the birth of her first grandchild.

With the encouragement of friends, she worked as a sales person in locally-owned shops, first in women's clothing and then jewelry. She often filled spare time with projects that ranged from refinishing furniture to quilting and other needlework. But one of her greatest pleasures was rocking her grandchildren and great grandchildren when they were babies, and she took advantage of many opportunities to do that. Eventually, she moved to Van, Texas, to be near her sisters, and later as her health declined, to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and then to Ruston, Louisiana, where she had the help of her daughters and son.

In spite of her memory loss and declining health, she kept some of her quick wit and sense of humor. At a celebration of her 98th birthday, for example, when a daughter asked if she knew how old she was, she said, "No' When asked if she would like to be told, she said, "Yes, Very quietly!"

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2013 at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson and a visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the funeral service at Corinth Cemetery in Timpson. 

She is survived by three children, five granddaughters, and twelve great-grandchildren: Beverly Bush
Patterson and her husband Dan, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and their daughters, Heather Boggs of
Cary, North Carolina; Holly O'Neill and her husband Sean of Boca Raton, Florida; Stacie Dietsch and her
husband Peter of Midland, TX and Shelley Hinkle and her husband John of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; her son Jere Bruner Bush of Gun Barrel City, Texas; and her daughter Suzanne Bush Rainer and her husband Joe, of Ruston, Louisiana, and their daughter Haley Holder and her husband Dominik of Gloster, Louisiana. great- grandchildren: Alissa and Abby Boggs; Emily an James O'Neill; Stephen, Timothy, Lydia, and Titus Dietsch; Maxwell, Oliver, and Evelyn Hinkle; and E. J. Holder, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

1/09/2013

Funeral services for Lucille Davis, 81, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 12, 2012, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Richerson officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday, January 11, 2012, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. Mrs. Davis passed away Wednesday, January 09, 2013, in Nacogdoches, TX.

Born April 12, 1931, in Timpson, TX, Lucille Hailey Davis was the daughter of the late James and I. O. (Crawford) Hailey. She and John L. Davis were married February 18, 1950, in Timpson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Each summer she enjoyed attending the Mt. Olive Cemetery Homecoming. The true joy in her life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include daughter Linda Solice and husband Jerry of Timpson; sons James Davis of Houston and Jeffrey Davis and wife Bamba of Hazen, AR; grandchildren John Solice and wife Katrina of Timpson, Wanda Arvello and husband Danny of Timpson, Jodi Robinson of Shepherd, TX., Josh Davis of Shepherd, TX., and Ashley Elliott and husband Daniel of Magnolia, AR; great grandchildren Haleigh and Jaren Solice, Nicholas, Natalie and Noah Arvello, Johnny and Addison Robinson, Kaylin Davis and Madison Elliott; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Lucille Davis was preceded in death by husband John L. Davis, parents James and I.O. Hailey, grandsons Jason Solice and Cory Davis and 8 siblings.

To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral Services for Ms. Marinda Wilson (53) of Timpson, Texas will be Saturday, January 12, at 2pm. Ms. Wilson’s services will be at First United Smyrna Baptist Church, with Minister Derrick Rhodes officiating. Ms. Wilson died at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. 

Survivors are:

Mother: Christopher Williams of Ardmore Oklahoma

Sons: 
Chris Wilson of Houston, Texas
Cory Wilson of Timpson, Texas

Daughters:
Bobbie Wilson of Hutto, Texas 
Kay Wilson of Timpson, Texas

Brothers: 
Eddie Wilson of Birmingham, Alabama 
Jereal Wayne Bruton of Timpson, Texas

Sister: Terry Wilson of Birmingham Alabama 

Visitation will be at 1st United Smyrna Baptist Church from 7-9pm on Friday, January 11, 2013. Burial will be at Timpson City Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. 

Services under direction of Hicks Mortuary. 

1/08/2013

Mrs. Perlie Mae Gossett, 81, of Timpson, Texas passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2012 10am at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Zwolle, Louisiana with interment to follow in Garden Memories Cemetery, Zwolle, LA. Pastor Claude Carter will officiate. 

She is survived by:

Son, Allen Gossett of Timpson, Texas and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Funeral services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

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Funeral services were held for Mrs. JoAnn Rector Wisener, 78, of Nacogdoches, Texas on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 10:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Sevar and Dr. David Holder officaiting. Burial followed at Douglass Cemetery.

Mrs. Wisener was born on August 2, 1934, in Douglass, Texas to the late A.J. Rector and Delilah Coats Rector. She passed away on January 7, 2013, in Nacogdoches.

Glenda Ellison Hewitt, 75 of Pittsburg, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at ETMC in Pittsburg, Texas. She was born January 3, 1937 in Camp County, Texas to Meredit Ellison and Sarah Foncie Julian Ellison. She was retired from the USDA after 40 years of service.

Memorial services were held Friday, January 4, 2013 at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Pittsburg, Texas. 

Surivors include: 

Sons:
Anthony Martin of Cypress, Texas
Richard Martin of Bedford, Texas

Daughters:
Lesa Farthing of Magnolia, Texas
Suann Lilly of Jasper

8 Grandchildren and 11 Great grandchildren

Brothers:
Tommy Ellison of Pittsburg
Philip Ellison of Pittsburg

Sisters:
Marianne Greathouse of Pittsburg
Sara Wilson of Tulso, OK
Judy Ellison of San Antonion, Texas
Pam Assunto of Houston

And numerous nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by Bill Hewitt, parents Meredit Ellison and Sarah Foncie Julian Ellison, and daughter Bobbie Hewitt. 

Memorial may be made to your local SPCA or any local animal shelter.

Services were under the direction of Erman Smith Funeral Home in Pittsburg, Texas.

1/07/2013 

Funeral services for Wendell Jewell Scott, 60, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 11, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating. Interment will follow in County Line Cemetery, Timpson. Mr. Scott passed away Monday, January 7, 2013, in Timpson.

Born June 24, 1952, in Jasper, TX, Wendell Scott was the son of the late Alvin E. “Bo” Scott and Joyce Keating Scott. He graduated from Timpson High School in 1971 and served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He and Thelma Hutto were married on March 29, 1975, in Timpson. Wendell worked for many years as a foreman with Southern Pacific Railroad.

Survivors include his wife Thelma Hutto Scott of Timpson; mother Joyce Keating Scott of Garrison, TX; daughter Wendy Coats and husband James of Nacogdoches, TX; granddaughter Kinley Marie Coats of Nacogdoches; nieces Kristi Grogan of Corpus Christi and Karla Leslie of Tyler; and nephew Phillip Cross of Tennessee.

Wendell Scott was preceded in death by father Alvin “Bo” Scott and sister Veronica Cross.

To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home,
511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangments.

Lloyd Gene Melton, 75, of Center, Texas passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Tyler, Texas. He was born May 13, 1938 in Houston, Texas to A.D. Melton and Roberta Chandler Melton. He was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 7, 2013 from 4:30 to 6pm at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11am at Tennessee Presbyterian Church with interment to follow at Old Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. 

He is survived by:

Wife: Janice Dawing Melton of Center, Texas

Mother: Roberta Melton of Conroe, Texas

Sons:
Kevin Melton and wife Nicole of Wimberly, Texas
Keith Melton and wife Meagan of St. Johns, Florida

Step Daughter: Sheryll Estes of Spring, Texas

Step Son: Duane Dawing of Whitehall, New York

Brother: Mike Melton and wife Phyllis of Garrison, Texas

4 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren

Funeral services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

James L. Humphries, 95, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Holiday Nursing Home. 

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith officiating and Eulogy by Bill Stegall. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 7, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born April 4, 1917 in Shelby County to Joe and Ovilla (Watson) Humphries. He served in the US Army during WWII. He worked as a road construction contractor in South Texas until he retired in 1970 and moved back to his hometown in Center, Texas where he began to work in the poultry and ranching industry until 1985. He and his wife, Marie loved traveling all over the world, among those includes Alaska, Canada & many National Parks all over the US. 

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Joe and Ovilla Humphries, Wife, Marie Wiggins Humphries, Sister, Vera Mae Keith and Brother, Alton Humphries.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Marie Clark Humphries of Center

Son:
James “Jay” Humphries, Jr. & wife, Miki of San Antonio

Grandchildren:
Shari O’Brien & husband, Larry of San Antonio
Suzanne Hogan & husband, Michael Bill of San Antonio
Oscar O. Pena & wife, Doreen of Laredo
Karl Pena of Laredo

Great Grandchildren:
Maude & Ruby O’Brien
Julia Hogan
Nicolas, Ever, Cristo & David

Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

Special Family Friends:
Bill & Judy Stegall of Center

Pallbearers: Zachary Crawford, Christopher Crawford, Leroy Watson, Bill Stegall, Larry O’Brien & Michael Bill Hogan 

Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Hughes, Ronnie Hughes & Larry Crawford

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas 

Michael Lane Cox, 41, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston.

He was born on December 7, 1971, to his parents, Lane Cox and Carolyn Meador Cox.

Michael was married to his wife Kimberly Birdwell Cox for 22 years. Together they had two children, Kailyan Laine Cox, 16, and Kade Michael Cox, 10. He is also survived also by his parents, Lane and Carolyn Cox; sister and brother-in-law, Sherri and Brady Taylor of Woden; aunts and uncles, Marvis and Gary Johnson of Nacogdoches, Lloyd and Brenda Cox of Lufkin, Charles Wayne and Marsha Meador of Melrose, Jerry and Tracy Meador of Melrose, Larry Meador and Cyndi of Huntington.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gwen and Charles Meador and Delma and Elton Cox.

Michael's years of work in his family's logging business, working with his grandpa and uncles, meant more to him than any career path he had followed.

He loved to be the center of attention and would do anything to help anyone. This has been a long journey, but near the end he found comfort in his relationship with God.

The celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Exchange Support Group Inc., 6720 Bertner Ave. 4-129, Houston, TX 77030. This group is dedicated to helping heart transplant recipients and their families, such as Michael's, as well as promoting donor awareness.

Services are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com. 

Mrs. Pauline Moore Pool, age 98, a longtime resident of East Texas, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013, in Lufkin.

She was born June 16, 1914, in Teague, Texas, to parents, Rev. James Thomas Moore, Sr. and Lyda Ethel Ford Moore. Pauline lived in several Texas towns while growing up as her father was a Methodist minister. She graduated from high school in Center, Texas. She and her husband Lester operated Pool's Pharmacy for a number of years.

Pauline and Lester were members of First Methodist Church for many years, where she was active in the Women's Missionary Society, taught children's Sunday School classes and participated in their annual summer Vacation Bible Schools. A talented musician, she played both pipe organ and piano.

Her survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Weldon Alders of Midway, Texas; grandchildren, Leslie Alders Shatto and Michael W. Alders; and a great-granddaughter, Lauren Shwarts.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester R. Pool, on September 11, 1985. Pauline moved to the Pinecrest Methodist Retirement Community in Lufkin in 2004, where she resided until her death.

Funeral services have been set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at The First Methodist Church Chapel, located at 201 E. Hospital Street, Nacogdoches, with the Rev. Christie Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, located at 5127 North Street, Nacogdoches, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved Lester.

Services are under the direction of T.A. Lane & Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com. 

1/06/2013

Louise Brown, 98, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Holiday Nursing Home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2013 at First Baptist Church Center with Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. until service time at First Baptist Church. 

Louise Brown was born on September 20, 1914 in Lafayette, Louisiana and died on January 5, 2013 at the Holiday Nursing Home in Center, Texas. She was married to the “love of her life”, Hollis Brown for over 39 years. Louise was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hollis, her parents Noel Alexander Magnon & Marie Guidry Magnon of Lafayette, LA.

Louise was also blessed enough to have been raised with 9 other siblings, with whom have all preceded her in death, and they were: Wallace, Orran, Cleveland & George Magnon, Marie Martin, Blanche Castille, Birdie Ferguson, and Ruby Bajat. Her life continued to be blessed by (33) thirty three first generation nieces & nephews however; there were an additional 4 generations of family members at the time of her death. There were a few people that were more like her children than her nieces & nephews, and they are: William Garmany of Houston, TX, Nancy Bajat Babineaux of Jacksonville, FL, Ronnie Magnon of Ocala FL, Burton Brown of Center, TX, Maggie McKay of Lebanon MO, Trey Bajat of Carencro, LA, and the late Burton Garmany of Logansport, LA.

For over (50) fifty years, Louise was blessed to have Odessa Link in her life. Odessa was very near & dear to her heart as any daughter could have been, and Louise loved her as a daughter. 
Louise was a very devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Center, Texas, where she was an active member in the Golden Harvest Club, the Women’s Missionary Union, and the Conway Sunday School Class for over 40 years.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the Golden Harvest Club or the Conway Sunday School Class at the First Baptist Church of Center in her name.

Pallbearers:
William Garmany of Houston, Texas, Burton Brown of Center, Texas, Kermic Bajat Jr. of Carencro, Louisiana, Trey Bajat of Carencro, Louisiana, Chris Link of Center, Texas, and Roy Blackshear of Center, Texas.

Honorary Pallbearers:
Keith Link, Kevin Link, John Burns and Joe Anderson

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

1/05/2012

Funeral services for Tammy Lynn (Beard) Frazier, 48, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson. Interment will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison, TX. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 09, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home. 

Tammy Lynn Beard Frazier, the daughter of Carl Lavone and Jean (Sunday) Beard, was born November 9, 1964, in Houston, TX, and passed away Friday, January 4, 2013, in Timpson. 

Survivors include husband Ben Frazier of Timpson; parents Carl Lavone and Jean Beard of Houston; brother Darren Palmer and wife Sandra of Carlisle, TX; grandmother Pauline Sunday, also of Carlisle; sons Chris Hollnagel and wife Holly of Douglass, TX, and Thomas Frazier of Timpson; daughters Kelly Frazier and Kelsey Frazier, both of Timpson; grandchildren: Ricky Carrol, Noah and Hannah Hollnagel; Chrissy, C. J., and Xander Hollnagel; Keith, Collan, and Guy Frazier; Colton Frazier, BryLee and BreeAnna Green; and Kayden Haessly.

Also surviving are mother-in-law Sherry Churchman Frazier of Timpson; brother-in-law Robert Frazier of Timpson; sister-in-law Linda Todd and husband Joe of Timpson; niece Lyndsay Williamson, her husband Kade, and daughter Lexis of Garrison; and nephews Jacob Todd and fiancee’ Leigh Patterson of Spring, TX, and Samuel Todd of Timpson.

Tammy Frazier was preceded in death by brother Doug Beard, son Dustin Hollnagel, and daughter Samantha Frazier.

To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements. 

Nicholas Szabo, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. He was born November 8, 1924 in Divernon, Illinois to Louis Szabo and Elizabeth Molnar Szabo.

No services are planned.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Szabo of Shelbyville; sons, John M. Szabo of St. Charles, Illinois, James R. Szabo of Cleveland, Ohio and Paul J. Szabo of Bethalto, Illinois; four grandchildren; one great grandchild and brothers, Alex Szabo of Tovey, Illinois and Joseph Szabo of Taylorville, Illinois.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

1/04/2013

Jimmie LaRoyce Rushing, 58 of Center, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at his residence. Grave side services were held at noon Friday, January 4, 2013 at West View Cemetery, Center, Texas with Prince Howard Cloudy officiating.

He is survived by:

3 sisters: Cynthia (Anthony) Hooks of San Angelo, Texas
Benita Washington of Center
LaMika Rushing of San Antonio, Texas

Brother: Darrel Rushing of Nacogdoches, Texas.

Services are under direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas. 

Earl Blackwell, 85, of Timpson, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2012 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born April 20, 1927 in Lubbock County to John Raleigh Blackwell and Mary Louiza Dockery Blackwell. 

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 6, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. No funeral service is planned.

He is survived by
Sons:
Robert Doyle Blackwell of California
Keith Blackwell and wife, Angelie of Timpson
Kenneth Blackwell of Timpson
Mark Blackwell of Timpson

Daughter: Stella Teets Vaught and husband, James of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
Keith Blackwell, Jr.
Justin Blackwell
Jeffery Blackwell
Denise Blackwell
Michelle Bridges
Kenneth Blackwell, Jr.
Jennifer Blackwell
Will Blackwell
Luke Blackwell
Marcus Blackwell
Billie Teets
Lisa Teets
Cody Teets

15 Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Annie Bell Barnes of De Queen, Arkansas
Essie Squires of Shenandoah, Iowa

Preceded in death by
Parents: John Raleigh Blackwell and Mary Louiza Dockery Blackwell
Wife: Hester Mae Haywood Blackwell
Son: Jimmy Blackwell
Daughter: Betty Blackwell
8 Brothers
4 Sisters

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Dorothy (Hendrick) Pate, 86, of Timpson, TX, passed away Friday, January 04, 2013, in Nacogdoches, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 6, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, with Dr. Josh Walters and Bro. Cliff Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Timpson. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Saturday, January 05, 2013, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Born October 7, 1926, in the Waterman Community of Shelby County, Texas, Dorothy Faye Hendrick Pate was the daughter of the late Elzie and Susie Anna (Green) Hendrick. She was married to Arvel Pate on December 20, 1941, in Center, TX. Dorothy was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Dorothy and Arvel lovingly reared five boys and four girls. Dorothy also found time for gardening flowers and vegetables. Being blessed with a “green thumb,” her children said she could even grow ivy on a rock or in the middle of a desert. But the main focus of her life was caring for Bubba, and her other children loved her for that.

Survivors include her sons David Pate and wife Debra, Danny Pate and wife Sue, and Timmy Pate and wife Cheryl, all of Timpson, and Jeff Pate and wife Cynthia of Kosse, TX; daughters Arlene Horton and husband Hal of Timpson, Susan Naron and husband Joe of Nacogdoches, Elaine Parker of Nacogdoches, and Pam Faussett and husband Jimbo of Timpson; sister Ada Essery of Timpson; 18 grandchildren; and 34 great grandchildren.

Dorothy Pate was preceded in death by her parents Elzie and Susie Anna Hendrick, husband Arvel Pate, son Michael Eugene Pate, great granddaughter Megan Mason, son-in-law Butch Parker, and brother Kenneth Hendrick.

Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund, 2039 CR 1470, Center, TX 75935.
To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

1/03/2013

Kenneth M. McCarty, 64, passed away January 2, 2013 in Haughton, Louisiana. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013, 11am at Aulds Funeral Home Chapel 7849 E. Kings Hwy Shreveport, LA. Mr. McCarty was born August 7, 1948 in Timpson, Texas and was a member of the Timpson Class of 1966. 

Funeral services for D. Ann Pinner Cain, 51, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bailey Alders and Reverend R.G. “Bud” Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in Houston County. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 4th at the funeral home.

Mrs. Cain was born July 26, 1961 in Lufkin, Texas, and died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at her residence. She was member of the Joaquin High School Class of 1979. She was a member of the Christian Life Center in Nacogdoches.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Mitzi and Michael Norton and Ashley Faye Case, all of Nacogdoches; son, Evan D. Cain of Lufkin; grandchildren, Hailey, Haiden, and Hagan Norton; parents, Jerry D. and Joy (Kelsey) Pinner of Lufkin; brother, Ray Lynn Pinner of Lufkin; sister, Jerry Gail Pinner of Lufkin; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Michael Cain and Gary Case.

Pallbearers will be Joey Landers, Chase Aldredge, Dylan Pinner, Colyn Pinner, Logan Pinner and Landon Pinner.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Life Center, 2604 N. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Prince W.M. Swindell, 99, of Shelby County passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in Harker Heights, Texas. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 7, 2013 11am at Center Triumph Church in Center, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday, January 7, 2013 at the church from 9am to 11am. Prince Howard Cloudy will officiate with interment to follow at Bennett Chapel Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas. 

Mr. Swindell is survived by:

Sons:
Earl M. Swindle of Houston
Charles (Mora) Swindell of Richmond, Texas
Earnest (Janet) Swindell of Missouri City, Texas

Daughters:
Retha Swindell of Baytown, Texas
Pamela (Richard) McClelland of Harker Heights
Donna Brown of Houston
Debra Carpenter of Missouri City, Texas
Dadra Campbell of Missouri City, Texas

19 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grand children

Sisters:
Jane Ann Land of Shelbyville, Texas
Pinkie Atkinson of Shelbyville, Texas

Brother: Willie Swindle of Shelbyville, Texas

Funeral services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas. 

Mr. Leon Singleton, 81, of Nacogdoches passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Services will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 1pm at Triumph Church, Center, Texas with Rev. David Mitchell to officiate. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. 

He is survived by:

Daughters:
Cynthia Akilo of Longivew, Texas
Jacqueline Alexander of Lufkin
Charolette Singleton of Houston
Sharon Singleton of Houston
Sandra Singleton of Houston

Sons:
Archie Clayton Singleton of Longview, Texas
Michael Wayne Singleton of Houston

Sisters:
Fannie Holman of Longview, Texas
Georgia Mays of Logansport, LA
Sandra Sims of Logansport, LA
Elma Suell of Center
Ellen Garrett of Center
Billie Daniels of Center
Debra May Weather of Mansfield, LA

Brothers: 
Archie Singleton of Longview, Texas
Willie Jane Singleton of Longview
Verondean Singleton of Shreveport, LA

23 Grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren

Funeral services under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas. 

1/02/2013

Helen Morgan, age 60, entered into rest in San Augustine on December 29, 2012. She was born in Houston on September 4, 1952, to the late Sylvester J. and Christine (Gurney) Moszkowicz.

Mrs. Morgan served her Lord in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lufkin. She worked in the accounting section for local banks.

She is survived by her husband Thomas Randy Morgan of Broaddus; son Randy Thomas Morgan and wife Jennifer Christi of Broaddus; grandchildren Robert Thomas, Randy Wayne, Riley William, and Ryder Sylvester; sister Dorothy Summers of Porter; brother Dominik Moszkowicz of Lissie, Texas; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Sylvester and Christine Moszkowicz.

A Mass service will be held Friday, January 4, 2013, 10:00 A.M., St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Lufkin, with Father Francis O'Dowell officiating. A Rosary will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013, 6:00 p.m. at the church with visitation with the family following. Burial will be in the Broaddus Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.

Pallbearers inlclude Robert Thomas Morgan, Randy Wayne Morgan, Arthur Ehmling, Larry Derkowski, John Allbritton, Bryan Moszkowicz, Daniel Moszkowicz, and Bradley Laskowski.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Broddus Cemetery Fund.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts. 

Dorothy Lowe (Culbert), 79 of Highlands TX, passed peacefully from this life, in her home, the night of December 28th after a long battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.

Dorothy was born in Westchester, New York to Robert & Ida Culbert, but has been a Texan since 1976.

As an active member of Living Word Church, she continually found ways to serve God. Dorothy’s bible was never far from her. She loved to write scriptures and come up with new ideas/crafts for her Sunday school class. Her most cherished moments in life however, was the time spent with her grandchildren & great-grandchildren! Her hobbies included: crafts, games shows, baking, gardening, and crossword puzzles.

Dorothy is survived by one brother Robert Culbert (Karen).

Three children (and spouses): Fred Lowe, Gerald Lowe (Susan) and Joseph Lowe (Melissa); Thirteen grandchildren (and spouses): Samantha Haas (BJ), Jackie Haas (Jay), Jessica Haas (Steve), Erica Haas, Crystal Lucky, Kristen Elliot (James), Michael Lowe, Timothy Lowe, Leah Williams (Randy), Nekayah Spence (Carl), Freddie Lowe, Christopher Lowe, & Robert Martin.

Twenty-one great-grandchildren: Conner Wiley, Jaycie & Jaxon Williams - Madison, Ethan, & Haidyn DeLeon - Gage & Giovanni Vera - Cody Haas - Kyle, Corbin, & Cameron Elliot - Jordan & Logan Williams - Brodie Sandoval, Ethan & Audrie Spence - Janie Lowe - Craig, Caydence & Chloe Dodds.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Lowe, Parents Robert & Ida Culbert, Brother Edwin Culbert, Son Robert Lowe, Son Walter Lowe, Daughter Dottie.

Friends and family will gather for a memorial service on Saturday, January 5th, 2012 at 12:00 at the Living Word Church in Highlands, TX. Pastor Lonnie Carroll will officiate.

Dorothy will be buried at Sterling White Cemetery in the Serenity Garden, located at 11011 Crosby-Lynchburg Road in Highlands, TX. 

Flowers and Condolences can be sent to Sterling White Funeral Home.

Services are under the direction of Sterling White Funeral Home.

Laverne Broyles, 79, of Tenaha, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. She was born July 11, 1933 in Oklahoma to Jewell Nichols and Lola Marie Wylie Nichols. She was a member of Old Center Baptist Church. 

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele presiding.

She is survived by
Son: Tommy Broyles and wife, Pat of Tenaha

Granddaughters:
Alleena Odom and husband, Bradley of Huxley
Sandy Broyles of Blanchard, Louisiana

Great Grandchildren:
Andrew Evans of Timpson
Amber Evans of Huxley
Austin Evans of Huxley
Brianna Bunting of Tenaha
Allison Odom of Huxley
Colby Bunting of Blanchard, Louisiana

Sister: Thelma Harkness of Center

Numerous other relatives

Preceded in death by
Parents: Jewell Nichols and Lola Marie Wylie Nichols
Husband: J.C. Broyles

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Clovis Bruce Bittick, 65, of Center, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches. He was born January 16, 1947 in Center to Jessie Clovis Bittick and Barbara Bell Bittick. He attended Lone Star Baptist Church in Center. 

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. John Bender officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Gerald Bittick, Brett Wagnon, Daniel Wagnon, Joel Wagnon, Barry Doggett and Tyler Reynolds. 

He is survived by 
Mother: Barbara Bittick of Center

Sisters:
Elaine Wagnon of Center
Marlene Doggett and husband, John E. of Center

Nieces and nephews:
Brett Wagnon of Center
Daniel Wagnon and wife, Sheila of Dallas
Joel Wagnon and wife, Janet of Center
Kimberly Reynolds of Center
Barry Doggett of Center

Great nieces and nephews:
Colton, Callie and Cora Busch
Noah and Luke Wagnon
Gracie Wagnon
Tyler Reynolds 
Megan Reynolds
Dillon Doggett
Maci Doggett

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Father: Jessie Clovis Bittick
Brother-in-law: Bruce Wagnon

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

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07/31/2010

Jasen Graves, 21, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 23, 1989 in Nacogdoches to Joel Graves and Carol Liker Graves. Jasen was a member of First Baptist Church in Carthage.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, August 2, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Doc Lazarine officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

He is survived by:

Father, Joel Graves of Shelbyville

Mother, Carol Thomas and husband Pat of Covington, Louisiana

Sisters;
Jennifer Graves of Shelbyville
Jessica Gentry and husband Jonathon of Round Rock

Brother, Jordan Graves of Shelbyville

Grandmothers;
Betty McSwain and husband Gene of Deadwood
Frances Weaver of Center

Great Grandmother, Velma Smith of Center

A host of other family and friends

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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07/30/2010

Services for Ruby Peacock, 93, of Kilgore will be two p.m., Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends James Boatman and Paul Russell officiating. Burial will follow in the Overton Cemetery. Mrs. Peacock died Thursday, July 29, 2010 in Kensington, Maryland.

She was born November 9, 1916 in Center, Texas. Ruby Grimsley Peacock attended Crocket Public Schools. She and her husband Walter C. Peacock lived in Center, Texas where she attended business school and worked for AAA office. Their family moved to the Overton/Kilgore area in 1944. Ruby was a member of the First Pentecostal Church where she at one time had 14 years of perfect attendance. She worked at Nardis of Dallas in Kilgore as a seamstress.

Mrs. Peacock is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Beth Peacock of Longview, Texas; three daughters, Delia Russell and her husband Paul of Cypress, Texas, Shelia Peacock of Pasadena, Texas, Eltonette Proctor of Kensington, Maryland; two brothers, Choron A. Grimsley of Center, Texas, Weldon Grimsley of Longview, Texas; one sister, Melba Williams of Center, Texas; five grandchildren; eight great-granddaughters as well as nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Peacock was preceded in death by her daughter, Melva Gail Peacock on February 21, 2008 and her husband, Walter Cohan Peacock on October 26, 1981.

The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home Sunday afternoon between 6-8 p.m.

Please leave online condolences www.raderfuneralhome.

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Ward Allen Sims, Sr., 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.  He was born May 2, 1926 in Shelbyville to Frank Sims and Beatrice Huntington Sims.  He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Dreka Pentecostal Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, July 30, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Dreka Pentecostal Church with Rev. Kerry Green, Rev. Barry Rankin and Rev. DeWayne Sims officiating.  Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Marty Pierce, Chris Vaughn, J.C. Cagle, Carl Davis Smith and Larry Oates.

He is survived by:

Wife of 60 Years, Lou Roderick Sims of Shelbyville

Sons:
Allen Sims & wife Deborah of Shelbyville
Rickie Sims & wife Mary of Shelbyville
Randy Sims & wife Mary of Shelbyville
Bennie Sims & wife Barbara of Shelbyville

Daughter, Margie Estes & husband James of Shelbyville

Sister, Shirley Sutton & husband John of Jacksborough

Brother-in-Law, Earl Roderick of Houston

Sister-in-Law, Helen Roderick of Houston

Grandchildren:
Melody Vaughn & husband Chris of Shelbyville
Brent Sims & wife Melinda of Center
Dewayne Sims & wife Crystal of Woden
Jeremy Sims of Shelbyville
Jamie Dutton & wife Angie of Humble
Josh Dutton of Shelbyville
Rick Foehner & wife Kelly of Shelbyville
Scott Sims & wife Kaitlyn of Center
Elizabeth Harvey & husband Steven of Shelbyville
Gina Holly of California
Osha Meyers & husband Danny of Joaquin
Ashley Weir & husband John of Joaquin
Tiffany Estes of Joaquin
Andrea Estes of Joaquin

Special Grandchild, Brittany Lumus of Nacogdoches

Also numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Frank & Beatrice Sims
Son, Howard Sims
Brothers, Truman Sims & Frank Sims, Jr.
Sisters, Clausell Owens, Audie May, Nelva Stennett, Melba Shade and Blanche Sims
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

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07/29/2010

Rick Dwayne "Richy" Oliver, Sr., 42, of Timpson, TX, passed away July 29, 2010, in Bronson, TX.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 2, 2010, at First Assembly of God Church, Timpson, with Bro. E. J. Adams and Bro. Alvin Hancock officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson.

Born July 24, 1968, in Carthage, TX, Rick Oliver, Sr., was the son of the late Riley Bryant Oliver, Jr., and Audrey (Williams) Oliver. He graduated from Timpson High School in 1986, had worked as a parts manager for Foretravel in Nacogdoches, and was currently employed with Cobb Vantress, Inc. in Timpson. Ricky was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Timpson.

Survivors include his children Rick Oliver, II, Chris Oliver, and Jessica Oliver, all of Timpson and Nicholaus Oliver of Woden, TX; mother Audrey Oliver of Timpson; sisters Cindy Root and Arvin Mackey of Timpson, Laura Drummond and husband Jerald of Houston, and Sara Barrett and Calvin Haynes of Timpson; special nephew Larry Barrett and fiancee’ Kimberly Zamora; special nieces Elizabeth Barrett and son Kyler Dupree and Melanie Martin; Angie Kimbro, mother of Rick, Chris, and Jessica; and numerous other relatives.

Ricky Oliver was preceded in death by his father R. B. Oliver, brother Riley Oliver, III, grandparents Ervin and Ruth Williams and Bryant and Bessie Oliver, uncle Marvin Williams, and special friend Dustin Brown.

Visitation will be 4:00 – 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 02, 2010, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975.

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07/27/2010

Graveside services for Jack Neil Thompson, age 71, of Center, formerly of Jacksonville, are scheduled for 4:00 pm Monday, August 2, 2010 at Jarratt Cemetery, Jacksonville with Rev. William Mims officiating.

Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Mr. Thompson passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 in Center.

He was born March 2, 1939 in Jacksonville, TX.

Mr. Thompson served in the U. S. Navy, was former pastor and member of Bethel Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX. and was an electrician.

He is preceded in death by his mother and step father Willie Mae and Noah Pierce and father Thad Thompson.

Survivors include children Sharla Mae Thompson of Center, John Joseph Thompson of Center, Jack Nathan Thompson of Arizona and Wesley Neil Thompson of Virginia; grandchildren Jax Alexander Turner and Jaeson Arron Turner, both of Center, Jeremy Nathan Thompson of Arizona, and Danielle Elizabeth Thompson of Arizona.

The family will receive friends at Jarratt Cemetery, Jacksonville the day of the service.

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James Perry Parker, 65, of Center passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, in Houston after a lengthy battle with Crohn’s Disease. He was born December 6, 1944, in Center to Heber C. Parker and Sallie Y. Parker. He was a graduate of Center High School and Stephen F. Austin State University. He was a past member of the Center Lion’s Club, JC’s, American Heart Association and in 1980 was named Young Citizen of the Year by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.

In 1986, he became the sole owner of Parker Brothers Motor Company.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Carl Smith officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Joe B. Hooker, Jay Watlington, Darrell Scruggs, Steve Scruggs, John R. Smith, David Scruggs, Reese Doggett, Justin Doggett, David Young and Jimmy Mobley.

He is survived by:
Wife of 28 years, Anne Parker of Center

Son, Brandt Parker and wife Lisa of Austin
Daughters: Lisa Marie Parker of Center; Ashley Parker of Vancouver British Columbia, Canada

Grandsons: Hunter & Hudson Parker of Austin

Sister: Nancy Parker Pederson and husband Paul of Waco
Aunt: Ellen Love Burrows of Austin
Uncle: Heartsill Young of Fredericksburg
Sister in law: Pat Scruggs and husband David of Deer Park
Brother in law: Reese Doggett and wife Tracy of Houston

Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
One special friend, Renee Hubbard of Center
One special niece, Tracy Scruggs of Deer Park

He will be missed by all but will live forever in our hearts.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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07/25/10

Dewitt Talmage Hite, 94, of Center, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 in Center. He was born June 15, 1916 in Oil City, Texas. He proudly served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Hite was a member of McClelland Community Church and VFW post #8904.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, July 28, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery in Shelby County under the direction of Shelby County VFW Post # 8904.

He is survived by: Wife of 74 years, Nira Ivada Hite of Center

Grandchildren: Belinda Kay Host and husband Jeff of Houston; Michelle Minnick and husband Kurt of Houston; Maurice Tipton and wife Joyce of Monroe, Louisiana

Twelve Great Grandchildren

Nineteen Great-Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Nellie Mae Sample of Tomball
Evie Adams of Houston

Brothers: Harlan F. Adams of Center; O. F. “Butch” Adams of Shelbyville; James Wilburn Adams of Houston

Sister-in-law, Allie R. Hughes

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Daughter, Yvonne Tipton; Son-in-law, Bobby Tipton; Granddaughter, Lisa Marie; Grandson, Richard Tipton
Brothers: Henry D. Hite and Charles Cleburne Adams; Sisters: Frances Courtney and Murlene Baker

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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07/26/10

Memorial graveside service for Robert Howard Hoover, 75, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Dixon Cemetery, Timpson, with Bro. Douglas McDonald officiating. Mr. Hoover passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Center, TX.

Born December 20, 1934, in LaRue, TX, Robert Howard Hoover was the son of the late Vadis Howard and Ethel Ophelia (Frazier) Hoover.  He was a graduate of Timpson High School, served in the U.S. Army, and was a pipeliner.

Survivors include son Robert Glen Hoover and wife Karen of Gary, TX; daughters Lisa Geiser and husband George of Branson, MO, and Cheryl Pate and husband Timmy of Timpson; 5 stepchildren: Jerry, David, Eddy, and Kenneth Spurlock and Sudie Jordan; 6 granddaughters: Hanna, Emily, and Melissa Hoover, Rachel and Heather Geiser, and Chelsea Pate; sister Martha Sparks of Timpson; and numerous other relatives.  In addition to his parents, Robert Hoover was preceded in death by wife Sue Hoover.

To convey condolences or to register online please visit www.taylorfh.net.  The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975.

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07/25/10

Margaret Nell Cammack Russell, 89, of Center, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 at her residence.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Russell officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, July 26, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born November 2, 1920 to Dudley D. and Myra (Horn) Cammack. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Center.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Dudley D. and Myra Cammack, Husband, Simon Russell and Sister and Brother-in-law, Melba and Eric Forbis.

She is survived by:
Sons:
Dudley Russell and wife, Lisa of Katy
Larry Russell and wife, Barbara of Center
Glynn Russell and wife, Sandra of Center

Daughters:
Harriett Russell of Center
Paula Thurmond and husband, Ron of Sugarland
Vicky Russell Hudson of Center
16 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Special Care Givers: Shelia Dixon, Ruth Samford, Audrey Sipes and Ruby Dellinger

Pallbearers: Randy Russell, Dillion Windham, Bret Windham, Gerald Parker, Rodney Collette and Michael Neuwirth

Honorary Pallbearers: Jason Russell, Guy Forbis, Frankie Fitzgerald, Jim Forbes, Travis Tucek, Zack Warr and John Walker

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Center or the Clever Creek Cemetery Fund.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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07/24/10

Lela Marshburn, age 96, passed away in Twin Lakes Care Center, Saturday, July 24, 2010. She was born in San Augustine County to Thomas Huntington and Irema (Ray) Smith, on September 14, 1913.

Mrs. Marshburn was a homemaker. She was a member of the Jr. Service League of Houston and a member of First Baptist Church of Humble. She was a former resident of San Augustine.

Funeral services will be Sunday, July 25, 2010 in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chet Hensley officiating. Burial will be Monday July 26, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston.

Left to cherish her memories are her son and daughter-in-law Tommy and Pat Marshburn of Humble.

Her grandchildren Tad Marshburn and Kathy of Houston; Jody Marshburn and Veronica of humble; Holly Langford and Glenn of Sugarland; Elizabeth Correll and Phil of Medina; Tommy Marshburn, Jr. of Chicago, Ill.
12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren

Visitation will be Saturday evening at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home at 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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07/23/10

Jeanette Bush Brothers, 70, passed away July 23, 2010 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 29, 1939 in Center to S. E. “Special” Bush and Willie Mae Kimbro Bush. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Brothers was a member of the Sardis Pentecostal Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, July 26, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gerald Faulkner officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Robert Bush, Steven Bush, Randy Bohannon, Tommy Shiflett, Cheyenne Moore and Gary Snider.

She is survived by: Mother, Willie Mae Bush of Center

Daughters:
Peggy Watlington and husband Jasen of Huxley
Penny Jones and husband Wayne of Center

Son, Wayne Gaylon of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
Roni Goodwin and husband Jody, Brandi Shiflett and husband Tommy,  Lacy White, Elizabeth Watlington, Linsey Watlington, Gage Watlington, Nathan Jones, Kylee Jones, “Tootie Bug”, Braydon Howard

Seven Great Grandchildren

Brother: Don Bush of Timpson

Special Friend: Jack Mitchell

Preceded in death by: Father, S. E. “Special” Bush, Granddaughter, Dayna Howard, Brother, Ronnie Bush

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

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07/22/10

Mr. Clay Elton Byley, age 24, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed from this life early Wednesday morning, July 21st, 2010, in a automobile accident in San Augustine County, Texas.

Clay was born to Pam (Taylor) Graham and Gary Byley on July 8, 1986, in Nacogdoches, Texas.  He was employed as a Emergency Room Registration Clerk for Memorial Health System in Lufkin. He was a member of the Magnolia Springs Baptist Church.

Graveside Funeral Services will held on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in the Byley Family Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Leo Wright and Brandon Wiggins. Visitation will be Friday evening, July 23, 2010, from the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas.
Survivors include: His mother: Pam and Charlie Graham of Lufkin; Father: Gary Byley and Vicky Forse of the Chinquapin Community (San Augustine County); Step-Parents: Tommy and Belinda Welch of Pineland; Sister: Brandi Byley of the Chinquapin Community, (San Augustine County); Grandparents: Britt Jolley of Brownwood; and Herbert and Paula Byley of the Chinquapin Community (San Augustine County); Step-sisters: April Mills of Lumberton; Natasha McClelland of Pineland; Kim Whitmire of Pineland; Step-brother: Jonathan Ansley of Brookeland; and cousin: Pam Mott of Dam B, Texas (Jasper County, Texas), along with numerous aunt, uncles, cousins, and  nieces.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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07/20/10

James Clark Sullivan, 71, of Broaddus, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010, in Shreveport.

He was born to the late Flossie (Ponder) Sullivan and Robert Sullivan on October 18, 1938, in Diboll, Texas. He was employed as a Logger in the Timber Industry.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with interment following in the Hebron Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, July 20, 2010, and continue till 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia St., San Augustine, Texas.

His survivors include: His wife: Mary Sullivan of Broaddus; Sons: James Clark Sullivan, Jr. of Kirbyville, and John Wayne Sullivan of Broaddus. Grandchildren: Cory Daniel Sullivan, Johnathon Sullivan, Amber Sullivan Walker, Jennifer Sullivan, Elizabeth Sullivan and Morgan Sullivan; Sisters: Hazel Lewis and her husband, Tom of Tyler; Helen Wallace of Junction; Opal Thacker and her husband, Charles of San Augustine; Ovis Wallace of Broaddus; Evelyn Davis and her husband, Doyle of Broaddus; Lorine Sullivan of Houston; Christine Humble of Broaddus and Brenda Riggs and her husband, Henry of Many, La.; Brothers: Don Sullivan and his wife, Tina of Broaddus and Roger Sullivan of Houston

He is preceded in death by a brother, R.L. Sullivan, a daughter, Dolores Sullivan and a son, Brad Sullivan

Pallbearers will be Paul Weatherford, Brent Weatherford, Brock Weatherford, Timothy Weatherford, Timmy Bryan, Wesley Sullivan, Richard Dominey, and Billy Riggs

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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07/20/10

Eula Mae Wilson, 90, of Diboll, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 in Lufkin. She was born January 7, 1920 in Center to John Thomas Bush and Mary Ethel Williams Bush. Ms. Wilson was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Center.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Don Moore officiating.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Mary Ingram & husband Dr. Woody Ingram of Diboll

Grandchildren:
Elizabeth Carlyle & husband Dr. Trent Carlyle of Katy
Trey Russell Wood Ingram III & wife Calista of Edmond, Oklahoma

Five Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Joseph Nathanial Wilson

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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07/20/2010

Kiley Brynn Dearman, age 2 months and 11 days, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 in Center.

Services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born May 5, 2010 in Crockett, TX to Parents, Spc. Matthew Shane Dearman and Ashley Holloway.

She is preceded in death by her Great Grandparents, Roy Edward Holloway, Andrew Charlie Johnson Jr. and Nancy Elaine Johnson and Cousin, Destiny Paige Holloway.

She is survived by:
Parents:

Spc. Matthew Shane Dearman & Ashley Holloway of Center

2 Brothers:
Jared Mikal & Andrew Riley

Grandparents:
Rita & Wayne Carter of Converse, La
Robert & Rhonda Holloway of Center
Tia Sanchez
James Dearman of Mississippi

Special Great Uncle & Great Aunt:
Nan & Pop

Aunts and Uncles:
Lacretia, Corey, Robby, Jennifer, James, Niki, Thomas, Jamie & Javey,
Jeremy & Dandi, Anita & Bobby and Krista & Michael

Great Grandparents:
Travis & Dorothy Broadway of Center
Maurene Hooper of Reklaw
Evie Holloway of Center

Special Friends:
Ashley Campbell and  Kassie Shields
Numerous cousins, relatives and friends

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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Christine Marie “Chris” Lee, 60, of Timpson, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later time.

She was born December 25, 1949 to James A. McBoom and Patricia (Rigby) Vaughn.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, James McBroom and Patricia Vaughn, Sisters, Kathryn Joyce Shouse and Sheryl and Grandmother, Odelle McBroom.

She is survived by:
Husband:
Cleve Lee of Timpson
5 Children:
Raeanne Williams of Timpson
Christina Davis & husband Carl of Timpson
Tawnia Parker of Angleton
Thomas Lee of Timpson
Cleve Aaron Lee of Timpson
Grandchildren:
Benjamin Williams
Jonathan Williams
Daniel Davis
Rachel Rebels
Zeck Parker
Sisters:
Gail Estes of Nacogdoches
Kathy McBroom Dallas
Sharon Sue Branstein of Dallas
Carolyn Wallace of Etoile
Patty Sue McBroom of Palastine
Uncles:
Alton Rigby of Nacogdoches
Earl Rigby of Huffman
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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07/19/2010

Beatrice Dutton Jacobs, 75 of Center, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was born October 27, 1934 in Center to Clifford R. Denby and Versie Viola Denby. Ms Jacobs was a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Monday, July 19, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Pleasant Hill Missionary Church out of Shelbyville, with Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Josh Dutton, Jamie Dutton, Matthew Miller, Robbey Dutton, Shain Dutton, and William Dutton.

She is survived by:

Daughter: Susan Sanford and Richard Fausett of Center

Son: Ricky Dutton of Center

9 Grandchildren:
Jamie Dutton
Josh Dutton
Tracy Williams
Misty Parker
William Dutton
Krissy Craig,
Robbey Dutton,
Destani McSwain
Shain Dutton

Step-Grandson, Matthew Miller

Brothers:
Jack Denby and wife Shirley of Tenaha
Bruce Denby and wife Carolyn of Gary

Special Daughter-in-laws:
Mary Dutton Sims of Shelbyville
Laurie Miller of Center
Sondra Dutton of Shelbyville

She is preceded in death by:
Sons: James Dutton, Billy Dutton, and Bobby Dutton
Brothers: Weldon Denby, and Clifford Denby, Jr.
Husband, Howard Dutton

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

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07/16/2010

Doris Bush Dickey, age 85 of Center, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010.

Services will be 3pm Sunday, July 18, 2010, Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donald Weatherly officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6pm until 8pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

Doris was born July 30, 1924 in Joaquin to parents, William Thomas Hinton & Virgie Ann ( Taylor ) Hinton. She was a member of A New Beginning Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; William Thomas & Virgie Ann Hinton, husband; Douglas Bush and husband; Thomas Dickey, Jr., son; James Bradford Bush, grandson & his wife; Jon & Misty Bush, great granddaughter; Macy Bush, sister; Syble Hooper, and brother; Warren Hinton.

She is survived by:
Son & Daughter-in-law: Taylor & Joann Bush of Joaquin
Daughter & Son-in-law: Mary Ann & Herbert Daw of Center

Grandchildren: Nichole Bush Strauss & husband, Jeff of Maryland; Joseph Bradford Bush of Center

Great Grandchildren: Jona & Megan Strauss of Maryland

Sister: Mary C. Lewis of Joaquin

Brothers: T.O. Hinton & wife, Bobbie of Beaumont, Jimmy Hinton & wife, Margie of Joaquin

Pallbearers: Waylon Griffith, Steve Tinkle, Randy Hogue, Joe Biggars, Joseph Bush,
Walter Walla, James Mills, Albert Axen, Ed Bush, Richard Hinton, Joe McSwain & M.J. Duke

Family request in lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Jon, Macy & Misty Bush Foundation, 7756 St. Hwy. 7 East, Joaquin, Texas 75954

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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07/15/2010

Charles Wayne Boster, of Haughton, LA., passed away.

Services to celebrate the life of Charles Wayne Boster will be held at Hill Crest Funeral Home on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 3:30 pm with pastors Mike Anderson and Johnnie Allen officiating. Visitation will be held at Hill Crest Funeral Home on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Interment will be at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church, Dixie Inn at 5:30 pm.

Charles was a member of Haynes Avenue Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA. He was born in Providence, KY, and was a graduate of Athens State College, Athens, AL, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX. He served as minister of education and administration at various churches in Georgia, Illinois, and Texas. He also served as associate pastor of First Baptist Church, Center, TX, and as pastor of Lone Star Baptist Church in Center. A talented church administrator and religious educator, Charles fostered a passion for the people with whom he served in his community.

Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Sirten, and his parents, Spaulding Davis and Anna Belle Blades Boster.

He is survived by his second wife, Penny Ambrose Boster; two sons, Scott (Mari) and Stephen (Sally) and one stepson, Scott (Rachel) Adams; thirteen grandchildren: Tiffany, Michael, Kimberly, Nicholas, Christopher, Matthew, Samantha, Jessica Boster of Antelope, CA; Joshua and Jack Boster of Kansas City, MO; Hannah, Sydney, and Zachary Adams of Shreveport, LA; brothers, Don Boster (Joanne), Madison, AL and Ken Boster (Mary), Hartselle, AL; sisters, Dorothy Knight (George), Smyrna, TN, Juanita Blair (Randy), Cullman, AL, Karen Nichols, Sheffield, AL, Shirley Hallman (Elvis), Hartselle, AL, and Terri Shelton (Ricky), Hayden, AL.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles’s honor may be made to the American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington DC 20004.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff and nurses at Willis Knighton Hospital and Promise Hospital for their kindness and care to Charles and the family during these past months.

Pallbearers will be members of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Auxiliary Unit.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.

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Paul A. Hudson, 60, of Dallas passed away on July 12, in Dallas, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Hudson; daughters Paula Hudson and Lauren Cofino; grandson Santiago Confino; and, brothers Fred and William Hudson.

No services will be held. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are made in his name to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at 14114 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 390, Dallas, Texas 75254.

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07/14/2010

Funeral service for Mr. Ernest Bennett (61) of Center, Tx. will be Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ Bright Morning Star Baptist Church, ,1:00p.m. Rev. Charles Pier, Officiating, Burial Westview Cemetery.

Mr. Ernest Bennett died Thursday June 24, 2010.

Survivors: Wife, Shelia Lathan Bennett
(3) Daughters: Tyronda Sharp, Shelitra Ware, & Shaquanna Lathan of Center
(1) Brother: Ervin Lee Bennett, Center
(5) Sisters: Lylia Ann Pennington, Hattie Mae Taylor, Ella Bennett, Cheanette (James) Lowe , Frances Mae Pilot(Chris)

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07/14/2010

A memorial service for Mrs. Donna Hudson Stewart, 53, of Nacogdoches, Texas, will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010, at 2:00 pm at Laird Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Russell officiating.

Mrs. Stewart passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in Nacogdoches.

She was born on October 4, 1956, in Center, Texas to Fred Hudson, Jr. and Kathleen Covington Hudson.

Donna grew up in Center, Shelby County, Texas. She graduated from Center High School in 1975. She attended college at Sam Houston State University graduating in 1979. Donna married Don Stewart on February 16, 1988 and he survives her.

She had many things she enjoyed in life. Hosting gatherings of friends and family where she placed a special emphasis on making it a memorable occasion for everyone. She enjoyed gardening, painting and good music as well. Donna's greatest enjoyment came from her husband, Don and her son, Jason. Her love for her family was unconditional and knew no limits. She loved spending time with her granddaughter, Bailey, and was eagerly anticipating the birth of Jason and Jaclyn's twins this fall. Donna's favorite song was "Unforgetable" by Nat King Cole. Her favorite lines from this song were "That's why darling it's incredible that someone so unforgetable thinks that I am unforgetable, too." She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches.

Donna is survived by her parents, Fred and Kathleen Hudson; her husband, Don Stewart of Nacogdoches; son, Jason Stewart and wife, Jaclyn of Nacogdoches; brothers, Fred Hudson, III of Center; Paul Hudson and wife, Sherry of Dallas; Willie Hudson and wife, Cindy of Mineral Wells and Stephen Shires of Center; three grandchildren, Bailey Adams, Jackson Stewart and Tayler Stewart.

Memorial donations in Mrs. Stewart's honor may be made to the National Graves Disease Foundation, 400 International Dr., Williamsville, New York 14221, 1-877-643-3123.

Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 6-8 pm at Laird Funeral Home.

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07/12/2010

James A. Hogan Sr. of Conroe, TX. went to his heavenly home on Saturday July 10, 2010 at the age of 82. He was born April 11, 1928 in Nacogdoches Co.,TX. to James Floyd Hogan and Rose Annie Bates Hogan who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Ruth Hogan. He also is survived by two daughters Jane Keppler and her husband Father Mike of Houston and Sandra Kay Buchanan and her husband Lonnie of Highlands. He is also survived by his son James A. "Buddy" Hogan of Conroe. Two sisters survive, Grace Forsyth and Billie Jean Nielsen of Center. He has two granddaughters Robin Shy of Potosi, MO. and Amy Loggins of Willis, and four great grandchildren: Cierra Laster of Magnolia, Kayla Wise and Brandon Loggins of Willis and Nevets Jennewein of Potosi, MO.

He was also preceded in death by his brother Floyd Hogan.

James worked for the Texas Highway Department and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict in the US Army. He was a loving husband, father and brother and grandfather and he loved to fish. Visitation will be Sunday July 11, 2010 from 6-8 pm at Cashner Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Monday July 12, 2010 at 10 am at Cashner Funeral Home with Father Mike Keppler. Burial will follow at Garden Park Cemetery.

Davis Kain Tillotson, 19, of Center, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 at his home. He was born January 15, 1991 in Center to David Tillotson and Anita Bounds Tillotson. Davis aspired to be an agriculture teacher. He was a member and song leader at Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with D. J. Dickerson officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Jake Henson, Archie Haddox, Scott Holder, Larry Molloy, Wayne Jones and Nathan Jones.

He is survived by:

Sister, Devin Tillotson of Center

Mother & Step Father, Anita Long & husband Tim of Center

Father, David Tillotson of Joaquin

Grandfather, H.B. Bounds of Center

Grandmother, Sandy Tillotson of Timpson

Also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

A fund has been set up in Davis’s memory at Farmers State Bank.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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07/10/2010

Rita Sue Morrison, 66, of Timpson, TX passed away July 09, 2010, in Timpson. There are no scheduled funeral services for Rita S. Morrison at this time.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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07/10/2010

Patrick Jason Powers, 42 of Timpson.

Nothing in life prepares you for the death of a child. Forty-two years ago God brought a very special gift of a green eyed redheaded beautiful little boy into our lives. Some of you wouldn’t know about the red hair because he has been bald for the last few years. Patrick Jason Powers was born February 21, 1968 and went to the arms of Jesus Friday, July 9, 2010. He was a graduate of Lufkin High School and a member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church and Timpson Masonic Lodge.

Our hearts are broken but we know that Patrick loved the Lord with all his heart and we know where he is but we already miss him and will forever feel the emptiness and pain of not being able to talk to him, see him, laugh with him, fuss with him and all the other things we did as a loving family. He worked construction all his adult life and was gone away from home much of the time but he always loved coming back to his home in Timpson and working with his daddy on the ranch. Hunting, fishing and anything outdoors was his passion, that is besides his beautiful daughter, Morgan Allyssa, who he loved more than anything on this earth and would do anything she asked of him. His brother, Justin, was his best friend and his duck hunting buddy. They didn’t get together as often as they would have liked but they made the most of every chance they had and always had a ball.

Patrick is such a special person and blessing to all his family and his many friends. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure that you will hold close to your heart until you meet again. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.” I Cor. 2:9.

Funeral services for Patrick Jason Powers will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 12, 2010, at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Justin Coburn and Bro. Elmer Mathews officiating. Interment will follow in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Survivors include his daughter Morgan Allyssa Powers of Lufkin, TX; parents Jim and Shirley Powers of Timpson; grandmother Helen Hudson of Timpson; brother Justin Powers and wife Kristin of Martinsville, TX; niece and nephew Rexanna and Haylon Powers of Martinsville; special aunt and uncle, Louise and Johnny Renfro of Timpson; and numerous other relatives and friends. Patrick was preceded in death by grandfather Ossie Hudson and grandparents Emmett and Ruth Powers.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

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07/08/2010

Mr. George E. Gray, age 78, of Garrison, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010.

George was born September 22, 1931, to Bennett A. Gray and Oma (Parish) Gray. George was a member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and Fairview Methodist Church. He was a rancher and enjoyed caring for his horses. He was a retired pipefitter with Local #211. George was an avid Longhorn fan. Later in life he owned and operated with his wife Pansy the Happy Junction General Store in Garrison, Texas. George never met a stranger and he will be missed by those who knew him.

Survivors: his wife, Pansy Gray of Garrison; children, Wanda Copeland and husband Robert of League City, Texas, Rhonda Milam and husband Jim of Nacogdoches, Texas, Sandy Byers and husband Tony of Vidor, Texas, Michael Sowell and wife Pam of Center, Texas; sisters: Bennie Jean Webber of Houston, Texas, Molly Hoke of New Caney, Texas, Carolyn McMann of Katy, Texas; grandchildren: Lezli Tonnies, Graylan Crain, Katie Graham, Robert Copeland III, Joshua Copeland, Matthew Copeland, Christina Sowell, Lynn Burns, Tommy Byers, Bradley Byers, Michael Sowell, Ashlee Sowell; great-grandchildren: James Tonnies, Ryan Tonnies, Chasey Finklea, Cassy Finklea, Kade Graham.

George was preceded in death by his parents; children: George Ronald Gray and Randy R. Sowell and one sister: Mary Lou Martin.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Rick Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Copeland, Joshua Copeland, Robert Copeland III, Graylan Crain, Michael Sowell and Tommy Byers.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, July, 8, 2010 at the funeral home.

Online guestbook posted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.

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07/07/2010

Ruby Dellinger, 71 of Center, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.

Services will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Josh Broughton officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5pm until 7pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

Ruby was born January 28, 1939 to Carl & Elizabeth Wise. She worked many years as a dental assistant for Dr. John Rogers and she was currently retired.

She is survived by:
2 Daughters:
Denise Oates & husband, Shepherd of Mesquite
Debrorah Young & husband, Jeff of Center

2 Grandsons:
Stephen Oates of Mesquite
David Young

Brother:
Melvin Wise & wife, Raymonda of Fairfield, IL

Mother-in-law: Mattie Dellinger of Center

Sister-in-law: Dixie Dellinger of Center

Dan Dellinger of Center

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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07/06/2010

Iler Marie Coombs, 85, of Milam, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She was born December 30, 1924 in Many, Louisiana to Ernest Foster and Blanche Jones Foster.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, July 9, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel.

Pallbearers will be Andy Amburn, James Allen Heiman, Shane Clifton, Shannon Clifton, William Elliott and James Lee Heiman.

She is survived by:

Husband, Charles Coombs of Milam

Sons:
Eugene Clifton of Reklaw
Roger Clifton & wife Karen of Joaquin

Daughter:
Doris Butcher of Gary

Grandchildren:
Jonathon Brimer & wife Tammy of Silsbee
Sheila Stotts of North Carolina
Regina Heiman & husband James of Shelbyville
Roger Clifton, Jr. of Center
Angela Amburn & husband Andy of Shelbyville
Shane Clifton & wife Betty of Timpson
Shannon Clifton of Nacogdoches

Eleven Great Grandchildren

Brothers:
Leon Foster, Hardin Jones & wife Libby, and Lavell Jones

Sister, Elaine Yarbrough & husband Joe

Sister-in-Law, Marsha Jones

Preceded in death by:
Brothers, Elbert Jones and R.H. Jones

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Vester D “Cooter” Barrett, 74, of  Timpson passed away Monday, July 5, 2010, at his residence.

Cooter was born Feb. 21, 1936, as a son of the late Homer Barrett and Laura Gladys Case Barrett. He worked in the forestry industry as a logger and timber buyer. He was a member of Springs of Living Water Church.

Survivors: his wife, Jo Beth Barrett; children, Jo Ann Finchum and husband Bryan of Caledonia, Dean Barrett of Nacogdoches , Wayne Barrett of Ft. Worth, Homer Barrett and wife Jackie of Caledonia, Tammy Owens of Timpson, and Randy Furra of Nacogdoches; brother, R.J. Barrett and wife Sadie of Nacogdoches; sister, Aline Wisner and husband Marlin of Rhome, Texas; grandchildren, Peyton Barrett, Colton Finchum, Kirstie Barrett, J.W. Barrett, Sara Barrett, Waylon Downs, Tony Jr. Downs, Homer T. Barrett, and Brandy Barrett; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, and a sister.

Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Pastor Leroy Bowley officiating. Interment will follow at Caledonia Cemetery .

Pallbearers: Homer Barrett, Dean Barrett, Wayne Barrett, Bryan Finchum, Homer T. Barrett, Waylon Downs, and Randy Furra.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online guestbook available at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches .

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07/02/2010

Wanda L. Grider, 73, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010 at her home. She was born September 24, 1937 in Joaquin to Marvin Faulk and Syble Ballard Faulk.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Lone Cedar Funeral in Joaquin with Bro. Paul Silvey officiating.

She is survived by:

Son, Dale Fincher of Joaquin

Nephew, Mike Faulk & wife Susan of Joaquin

Sister-in-Law, Virginia Faulk of Joaquin

Also a number of friends.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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07/01/2010

Syble Windham Irish, 91, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010. She was born October 30, 1918 in Shelby County to Leonard Emmons and Carrie Baker Emmons. Ms. Irish was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Joaquin Chapter #903.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, July 2, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Andrews officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Billy Walton, Terry Walton, Billy Emmons, Harold Irish, Tommy Lilly and Rickey Andrews.
Honorary pallbearer will be Bill Irish.

She is survived by:

Son, James Windham & wife Linda of Joaquin

Step Sons:
Bill Irish & wife Shirley of Joaquin
Harold Irish & wife Judie of Joaquin

Step Daughter, Jean Robinson of Baytown

Grandchildren:
Kathryn Lonergan of Joaquin
Gladys Andrews & husband Rickey of Center
James C. Windham of Joaquin
George A. Windham, Jr. of Dallas
Clyde Parfait & wife Christie of Center

Four Great Gradchildren

Preceded in death by:
Husband & Father of her children, G. A. “Pete” Windham
Husband, Rouser L. Irish
Daughter, Lousie Bailey
Son, George A. Windham

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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05/30/2010

Frances Williams, 88, of Center, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at her residence. She was born March 21, 1922 in Shelby County to Edward Frank Hammers and Blanche Fuller Hammers. SMs. Williams was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6-9 pm, Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, May 31, 2010 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be James Windham, J.C. Windham, David Brown, Alex Brown and Eric Williams.

She is survived by:
Sons; Gene E. Williams of Stafford and Billy G. Williams of Center.
Granddaughter, GinaLynn Brown of Sugarland.
Grandson, Eric Williams of Houston
Two Great Grandchildren
A Great Friend, Linda Windham of Joaquin

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Harley O. Williams

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

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05/29/2010

Jean Andrews Lawson, 75, of Center, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 at her residence. She was born June 17, 1934 in Patroon, Texas to James J. Andrews and Iva Mae Ogden. Mrs. Lawson worked as a nurse for over 35 years, 30 of which were at Holiday Nursing Center. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Lawson was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was also a member of the Rachel Sunday School Class.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 pm, Monday, May 31, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Michael Hale and Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Cade Yarbrough, Nathan Yarbrough, Blake Barr, Bruce Yarbrough, Charles Barr and Joseph Andrews. Honorary pallbearers will be Jordon Horn, Larry Horn, Marlin Hardy and Steve Barr.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Joy Seekers Conference of Center First Baptist Church.

She is survived by:
Husband, Billy E. Lawson of Center
Daughters; Debra LaJean Yarbrough and husband Bruce of Center, Luciana Kay Barr and husband Charles of Center and Sherry Gwyn Lawson of Nacogdoches.
Grandchildren; Cade Yarbrough and wife Traci, Nathan Yarbrough and Blake Barr
Great Grandchildren; Cole Yarbrough, Mallory Yarbrough and Dillon Yarbrough
Brother, Randy Andrews of Center
Nephew, Joseph Andrews of Center

Also a hos of relatives and friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, James J Andrews and Iva Mae Ogden Andrews
Brother, James M. "Bud" Andrews
Grandson, Brent Barr

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

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05/26/2010

Jewel Spinks, 79, of San Augustine, passed from this life in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at a hospital in Center.

Jewel was born to the late Mary Magdalene (Bailey) Townsend and Robert Ernest Townsend on August 18, 1930, in Baytown, Texas. She was a Food Service Supervisor for a local Nursing Home, and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Hiriam Melton officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine County. Visitation will be Thursday evening, May 27, 2010, from the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia St., San Augustine.

Her survivors include: Daughters and Sons-in-law: Georgia Garcia and Alfredo of Milam, Mary Beth Warner and Bill of Milam, Laura Corbello and Paul of Milam and Darlene Boehlke of San Augustine; Son: Danny Spinks and Donna Dupre of Hemphill; Brother: Gene Townsend of Austin; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Claudie (Pete) Jim Spinks and a son, James Allen (Festos) Spinks

Pallbearers will be Chris Spinks, Dylan Gates, Jamey Hilton, Adam Nixon, Taylor Nixon, and Daniel Boehlke. Honorary Pallbearers: Jimmy Denby and Lamar Davis

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05/25/2010

Funeral services for Harold E. Stephens, 87, of Willis, TX, (formerly of Timpson, TX) will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Montgomery, TX, with interment in Bethel Cemetery, Montgomery. Mr. Stephens passed away in Willis, TX, on May 23, 2010.

Harold was a retired Houston Police Officer and had also been employed with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department and U.S. Postal Service.

Survivors include his wife, Beth of Willis; sons, Eric Stephens and wife Judy of Anchorage, Alaska, and William “Bill” Stephens and wife Jill of Houston; granddaughters, Erin & Allison Stephens, and grandson Kevin Stephens of Houston, TX.

Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home of Montgomery, TX, is in charge of arrangements.

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Doris Marie Cole Marcantel, 80, passed away May 24, 2010, at Twin Lakes Care Center, San Augustine, TX. She was born Sept. 12, 1929, in Ragley, LA to Al and Alice McFatter Cole. She had resided in Sabine County since 1985. Doris was a loving mother and grandmother and a member of the Bronson Baptist Church.

Doris is survived by four children, Bill Marcantel and his wife Sharon of Darrington, WA, Lin Marcantel of Bronson, Nell McBride and husband Larry of Pineland and Nita Adkison and husband Mike of Center, TX. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, four sister-in-laws, Lola Mitchell, Marie Cole, Chee Chee Cole and Loraine Marcantel, and numerous nieces and nephews. Doris was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers, Russell, Anson, Paul, Outher and Murphy Cole.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 26, 2010, from 4:30 PM until 9:00 PM in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, TX. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 27, 2010, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Centerview Cemetery near Bronson, TX.

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05/24/2010

Jo Anne Manning Walker, 72, of Center, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born July 24, 1937 in Joaquin to Walter D. Manning, Jr. and Alice Louise May Manning. Mrs. Walker graduated from Center High School in 1955 and Panola Junior College in 1957, where she had a 4.0 grade point average. She was previously a member of the Center Rotary Club, head of the Citizen’s Bank travel club and a Girl Scout leader. She retired from Citizen’s Bank, where she was an officer for over twenty years. The “Jo Anne Walker Scholarship For Success” has been established by her family which is given to a deserving student yearly.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mickey Chandler and Bro. D. J. Dickerson officiating. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery near Center.

Pallbearers will be Jody Hooper, Tim Mitchell, Joel Hooper, Ben Thomas, Tom Thomas and Larry Russell. Honorary pallbearers will be Carlton Shamburger, Steve Johnson and Ken Hollis.

She is survived by:
Husband, John Stephens Walker, Sr. of Center

Daughters;
Amy Walker Hampson and husband Gregory John of Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Rhonda Kaye Walker of Wichita, Kansas

Son, John Stpehens Walker, Jr. and wife Lisa Marie of Pearland

Grandchildren:
Jonathan Boudousquie, Andrew Boudousquie, Katharine Hampson, John Hampson,
James Bronson, Kellyann M. Walker, Stephanie Walker and Sarah Walker

Brother, Walter D. Manning, Jr. and wife Ellen of Center

Aunts,
Florine Parker of Houston
Pauline Jones and husband Tom of Joaquin

Also a number of cousins and a host of friends

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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05/22/2010

Pamela Jean Oswald, age 51, of Livingston, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 in Livingston TX. She was born April 16, 1959 in Pasadena, Texas to father Sidney Tatum and mother Orlena Tate Tatum.

Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm, Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Interment will follow at Campti Cemetery in Center, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Spurlock, Daniel Tatum, John Ray Glass, Edgar Daniels, Patrick Daniels and Jack Tate.

She is survived by:
Son: Jonathan Oswald of Wichita, KS
Father: Sidney Tatum of Center
Sister: Bobbie Sue Warren of Center
Brother: John Tatum & wife April of Kingwood, Texas
4 Grandchildren
A number of Nieces and Nephews

She is preceded in death by:
Mother Orlena Tate Tatum and Brother Stephen Tatum.

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05/21/2010

Mrs. Claudene Peavy, 81, of Nacogdoches, formerly of San Augustine, passed away late Thursday evening, May 20, 2010, at a hospital in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Claudene was born to Lois (Lilly) Powers and Claude Powers on April 21, 1929, in Timpson, Texas. She was employed as a Secretary working in the Insurance Company for many years.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m., May 23, 2010, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, with interment following in the Liberty Hill Memorial Gardens in San Augustine. Officiating will be Bro. Buddy Pratt, and Bro. Doug Fincher.

Visitation will be from the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia St., San Augustine.

Her survivors include: Daughters: Debbie Clark of Friendswood, Gayle Muckleroy and her husband, Gary of Nacogdoches. Grandchildren: Kent Birdwell, Kelly Griffey, Nathan Clark, Natalee Clark, Steve Clark and James Clark along with 11 Great-Grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Nathan Clark, James Clark, Kent Birdwell, Hollis Peavy, Buddy Kennemer and Rusty Adcock

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Ann Adams Dickey, age 63, of Joaquin, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2010, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Thomasson officiating. Interment will follow in Restland Memorial Park near Carthage. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Dickey passed away on Friday morning, May 21, 2010, in Tyler.

Emily Ann Adams Dickey was born on May 8, 1947, in Texarkana, Arkansas. She was the adopted daughter and only child born to the marriage of James Lowell and Jessie Lema Lollar Adams. She was the maternal granddaughter of Gordon T. Lollar and Amanda Ratcliff Lollar and the paternal granddaughter of Rubin R. Adams and Emma Lee Dingler Adams.

She grew up in Texarkana, Texas and had a happy childhood, living next door to the family owned grocery store. She attended Beverley Elementary School, graduated high school at Texas High, and attended Texarkana College. She later completed her education at Central Western University. Active in the music industry for many years, she was one of the first women to break into the field of record promotion, winning several awards for her accomplishments, including the prestigious Association of Independent Radio’s Promoter of the Year in 1986.

She married Dan Benjamin Dickey on April 7, 1967, in Sherman, Texas. Emily was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. In high school, she was a member of the Methodist Youth Fellowship, Girl Scouts, and Rainbow Girls. As an adult, she was a member of the Young Homemakers of Texas and was active in the community, doing volunteer work in nursing homes and the schools where her children attended. Her hobbies included playing the piano, bowling, sewing, and gospel music. Later in life, until stricken by a disabling stroke, she touched many lives, helping the elderly and shut-ins by assisting with shopping and personal chores and sharing her Christian testimony. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Dickey is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dan B. Dickey of Joaquin; t hree daughters, Angela Grupp and husband Jeff of Rowlett, Monica Bishop and husband Shawn of Carthage, and Melanie Kitchens and husband Jason of Aurora; and five grandchildren, Ashley Grupp, Tiffany Grupp, Faith Kitchens, Berlin Kitchens, and Aspen Bishop.

Serving as pallbearers are Donny Dickey, Matthew Dickey, James Dickey, Jeff Grupp, Shawn Bishop, and Jason Kitchens.

If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

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05/20/2010

Floyd Adolphus (Dock) Watson, age 81, of the Paxton Community passed away, Thursday, May 20, 2010 at his home following a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral Services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel in Center. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Officiating will be Rev. Charles Williams and Rev. Billy Freeman, honorary. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers : Tom Watkins, Arney Strickland, Lon Sharver, Glenn Gill, Gene Wayne Hutto, Bobby Watson, Cliff Todd and Waylon Moore. Honorary Pallbearers: Jason Gill, Frank Lindsey, Joe Fiedler, Buddy Townsend, Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative Board of Directors… Larry Warren, S. W. Carter, J. P. Dobbs, Jr., Paul Alexander, Ronnie Greer, Forrest Meador, William A. Speights, Tommy Smith, Jimmie Poplin, Joe B. Wooten and George Martin.

Dock was born February 22, 1929 in Eldorado, Arkansas to Sidney & Mary (Hataway) Watson. He attended Edgefield School in Paxton and graduated from Tenaha High School in 1946. Dock attended Sam Houston State University and then Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College where he received a degree in Agriculture and a Masters in Education in 1950. Dock served in the US Air Force for a brief time during the Korean Conflict. Dock returned to Shelby County and married Fannie Baldwin.

Their 58 year marriage blessed them with three children. He is survived by wife, Fannie Watson and daughters: Brenda & husband, Gene Giles of Carthage, Glenda & husband, Charlie Leflett of Joaquin and Steven Joe Watson of the Paxton Community. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Crista & husband, Michael Black, Cara & husband, Brian Morris, Alex & husband, Ashley Rowe, Cole Leflett, Carly, Will, Sam & Jake Watson, and three loving great grandchildren: Alexis & Addison Rowe and Cameron Black. Two sisters-in-law: Ruth Stephens & husband, Collis and Jo Watson. Dock was uncle to: Bobby Watson & wife, Kay, Patty Watkins & husband, Tom, Kathy Mouser & husband, Nathan and Tammy Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney & Mary Watson, brothers, Doyle Watson and Robert Earl Watson; in-laws, Clarence and Bessie Baldwin and Bea Watson. Also preceding him in death, nephew, Bill Watson & wife, Katha and niece, Anita & husband, W.H. Nichols.

He was an active member of the Paxton United Methodist Church and The Gideon’s International Organization. He began his teaching and administration career in Center, TX in 1949-1967. He also worked part time at Mangum Funeral Home, Texas Eastern, Head Start and Community Action. From 1945 until 1981 he also operated S. S. Watson Dairy. Dock served as Tenaha School Superintendent from 1967-1982. Following, he served as Joaquin ISD Superintendent for five years. Dock was elected Shelby County Judge in 1982 where he served for sixteen years. Dock served on many boards: Paxton Water Supply, Shelby County Hospital Board, Deep East Texas Council of Government, Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op Board of Directors, Resource, Conservation and Development Council, Shelby Panola College Advisory Board, and the Shelby Soil Conservation Committee. Other business ventures were Toledo Finance, Shelby County Savings and Tenaha Milling Company.

He was awarded the Shelby County Distinguished Citizen of the Year in 1994. In 1995 he received the Sam Samford Lodge #149 Community Builders Award. Tenaha ISD inducted him into their Hall of Honor in 2004. Dock also received the Tenaha Masonic Lodge Community Builders Award in 2008. Close to his heart was the restoration of the 1885 Shelby County Courthouse and working with Shelby County citizens.

Memorials may be given to the following: Paxton United Methodist Church, Gideon’s International, Floyd & Fannie Watson Scholarship at Panola College or Stephen F. Austin State University, and HeartsWay Hospice of Northeast Texas.
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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Mrs. Frances Joe Oates, 74, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Christus Schumpert in Shreveport, LA.

Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Fairview Cemetery with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. No visitation is planned.

She was born December 18, 1935 in Denton, Texas to William and Phadolia (Matthews) Shepherd. Mrs. Oates, was a woman with an outstanding record of service to her fellow citizens and worked continuously for bettering the lives of those living in the community. Mrs. Oates was a registered nurse and worked alongside her husband, Dr. Steve Oates for many years. She was dedicated to the many activities her two sons, Reid and Shepard were involved in. She was a scout leader as well as very involved in the Little League organization and Athletic Boosters. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and the Women’s Reading Club. Mrs. Oates, was first elected to the City of Center Council in April 12, 1982, serving continuously until her death, and was appointed Mayor Pro tem a member of the City Council Committees for Financial/Audit, Streetscape Steering, Parks, and also represented the Council on the Board of Directors for the City of Center Economic Development Corporation and the Center Industrial Development Authority, and the Chairman of the City of Center Main Street Program. Mrs. Oates also served as Chairman of the Fannie Brown Booth Library; Vice Chairman of DETCOG, member of the DETCOG Grant Review Committee. Mrs. Oates was very active in the community. She was a charter member of the Lake Areas Art League. Mrs. Oates served as the President of the Shelby County Chamber, and was Chairman of the East Texas Poultry Festival for over thirty years, Ambassador President, active Ambassador, Endowed the East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Court Pageant, served on the Queen’s Court committee and served on the Health Care committee. Mrs. Oates received the Outstanding Young Woman of the Year award in 1976 and the Distinguished Service Award in 1993, member of the Ladies Reading Club, Mrs. Oates was appointed by Governor Ann Richards to be on the board of the Executive Women in Texas Government .

She is preceded in death by her Parents, William and Phadolia Shepherd.

She is survived by:

Husband:
Dr. Steve Oates of Center

2 Sons:
Lareid Oates of Center
Shepherd Oates & wife, Denise of Mesquite

Grandson:
Stephen Daniel Oates

Family request donations be made to the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library, 619 Tenaha St. 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

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Thomas “Jeff” Sims, 87, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born October 6, 1922 in the Campti Community of Shelby County to Jesse James Sims and Cynthia Caroline Byrd Sims. Mr. Sims was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a member of the LineCo Construction Electrical Union.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, May 21, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Campti Cemetery with Bro. Ed McRae and Bro. Michael Grogan officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Rogers, Dusty Davis, Dewayne Bailey, Randy Bush, Michael Leim, J.J. Sims, Danny Sims and David Kerr.

He is survived by:

Family Members:
Carolyn Sims Field of Center
Helen Rogers & husband Billy of Center
Doc Sims of Beckville

Also a number of nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Ruby Marie Sumner Sims
Five Brothers & Five Sisters

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Betty Smotherman, 81, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.

Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Strong Cemetery with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Visitation will be Friday, May 21, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born October 6, 1928 in Eldorado, Arkansas to Robert D. and Opal Della (Raymond) English. She was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from Shelbyville High School.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Rob & Della English, Husband, L.B. Smotherman, Son-in-law, Bob Crocker, Sister, Hazel Vaughn, Allie Ruth Parrish, Johnnie Lynch and Margie Martin and Infant Brother, Buddy English.

She survived by:

2 Daughters:
Sue Bolton & husband, Glen of Center
Ann Crocker of Center

Son:
Randy Smotherman & wife, Mindy of Huxley

4 Grandchildren:
Heath Bolton & wife, Teri of Huxley
Brandi Bolton Lairmore & husband, Brandon of Warrensburg, MO
Clint Crocker of Huxley
Craig Crocker & Kelly Webber of Center

Great Grandchildren:
Bristan Lairmore
Caden Crocker

Twin Sister:
Bobbie Jean Condon of Beaumont

Brother:
R.D. “Dale” English & wife, Barbara “Babs” of Houma, LA

Sister-in-law:
Rodean Barnett & husband, Windell of Huxley

Special Friend:
JoAnn Shofner of Huxley

Pallbearers:
Clint Crocker, Craig Crocker, Troy Shofner, Bubba Shofner,
Gerald Vaughn, Jackie Vaughn and Larry Vaughn

Honorary Pallbearers:
Heath Bolton, Brandon Lairmore and Bobby Glynn Scarber

Family request that donations be made to the Strong Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, P.O. Box 1383 Center, Texas.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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05/18/2010

Doris Ingram, 85, of Center, passed away Tuesday May 18, 2010 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Lone Cedar Baptist Church with Rev. Rex Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, May 21, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born February 26, 1925 to John Wesley and Elvira (Adams) Gray. She is preceded in death by her Parents, John and Elvira Gray, Husband, Walter Ingram Jr. and Brother, Auburn Gray and Stepmother, Annie B. Gray.

She is survived by:

2 Daughters:
Darlene Mann & husband, Howell of Ft. Worth
Deborah Carrick & husband, Robert of Colorado Springs, CO

Grandchildren:
Shelley Pardue
Corry Smith & husband, Michael
R. W. Carrick & wife, Angie
Lillian Adams & husband, Chris

6 Great Grandchildren:
Cole, Lauren & Wyatt Pardue
Wesley & Harper Smith
Abigail Adams

Brother:
Glenn Gray & wife, Paulette of Tyler

Sister:
Katheryn Keith & husband, Tom of Grapeland

Sister-in-law:
Juanita Yates & husband, Julius of Shreveport, LA

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Service are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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05/17/2010

Hellen Schillings Sanders, 79, of Dialville Tx. passed away Sunday, May 16th, 2010 at the home of her daughter in Cherokee County. Hellen was a 1947 graduate of Center High School. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Lilia Schillings. Helen was married to the late Bro. Billy Sanders and they lived in around Shelby County while he pastored churches. They had been at Clever Creek Baptist church in the late 50's and early 60's.

Services will be gravesite only, Wendsday, May 19th, 2010, in Nacogdoches Oak Grove Cemetery with visitation at 1:30 and burial at 2:00.

Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Tx.

 

05/16/2010

Milton Eugene Harris, 73, of Center, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2010 at White Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, May 17, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. until service time.

He was born June 12, 1936 to Minor and Eva (Lord) Harris.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Minor and Eva Harris, Wife, Louise Harris, Son, Jerry Harris and Infant Daughter, Rebecca Harris.

He is survived:
Daughter:
Vicky Pratt & husband, James of Center
Son:
Kenneth Harris & wife, Lisa of Center
Son:
Richard Harris of Baton Rouge, LA
Grandchildren:
Eric Pratt & wife, Allison of Center
Dache Barnhart & husband, Brandon of Wylie
Amy Windham & husband, Kyle of Center
Keith Harris & Fiance, Amanda Jones of Center
Kimberly Shelton & husband, Matthew of Center
Richie Harris of Baton Rouge, LA
Great Grandchildren:
Kaleigh and Keaton Pratt
Peyton & Breanna Windham, Dakota Wagstaff
Dalton Shelton
2 Sisters:
Dell Tyler & husband, Cecil of Huxley
Johnny Blount of Baker, LA
Brother:
Red Odom & wife, Marie of Tenaha
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Pallbearers:
Keith Harris, Matt Shelton, Kyle Windham
Eric Pratt, Glen Hutto and Otis Pleasant

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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05/15/2010

Jane Ellen Parker Jones, 60, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010 in Center. She was born February 6, 1950 in Shelby County to Dan Parker and Virginia Harrison Parker. Mrs. Jones was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Center. She was a member of the National Cutting Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse Association.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Parker-Jones Farm with Bro. Edward McRae officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Youth Cutting Horse Association, 260 Bailey Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 or the Catherine Pinkston Roughrider Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 152, Center, Texas 75935.

She is survived by:

Husband, Ray Jones of Center

Sons:
Marlin Ray Jones III and wife Brandy of Center
Daniel Kevin Jones and wife Jennifer of Center

Grandsons:
Collin Parker Jones of Center
Ryan Jones of Center

Granddaughter, Cloe Camille Jones of Center

Father, Dan Parker of College Station

Brothers:
Danny Parker and wife Cindy of College Station
John William Parker and wife Teressa of Corsicana

Aunts:
Fern Christensen of Tenaha
Betty Robertson of Tenaha
Winfrey Swann of Houston

A number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
Also many, many beloved animals

Preceded in death by:
Mother, Virginia Parker

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Bessie Clifton, 68, of Tenaha passed away Saturday May 15, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Jim Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Garrison. Visitation will be Monday, May 17, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born January 24, 1942 to Nellie and Doritha (Usher) Skeeters.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Nellie and Doritha Skeeters, Husband, Glen Clifton, Brothers, Woodrow Skeeters, Carl Ross Skeeters, Billy Ray Skeeters.

She is survived by:
Daughter:
Linda Clifton Torres & husband, Tony of Paxton
Son:
Leon Clifton & wife, Deborah of Tenaha
Son:
David Lee Clifton of Timpson
Son:
Joe Kenneth Clifton of Timpson
Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
Sister:
Mary Ann Doles of Nebraska
Brother:
Travis Skeeters of Nacogdoches
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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Mrs. June Ainsworth, age 73, passed away today, May 13, 2010, at a local nursing home in San Augustine. She was born July 7, 1936, in Buhl, Idaho, to the late Fred and Tina McRoberts.

June was a member of the Chinquapin Missionary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who delighted in taking care of her husband and children.

She is survived by her sons, Rodney Ainsworth and wife Kathy, Lloyd Ainsworth and Troy Ainsworth - all of San Augustine; 5 grandchildren and 14 great-grand-children; along with several brothers and sisters.

Funeral Services will be held on 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2010, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, with interment following in the Chinquapin Cemetery in San Augustine County. Officiating will be Bro. Gerald Sowell.

Visitation will be from the hours of 4:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia St., San Augustine, Texas. 75972

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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Mrs. Lucille Bierhalter, 93, of Kirbyville, former resident of San Augustine, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010, in Kirbyville.

Lucille was born to Nannie (Rogers) Fonville, and Lewis Wesley Fonville on March 31, 1917, in San Augustine County, Texas. She was a homemaker, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Angleton.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, with interment following in the San Augustine City Cemetery in San Augustine, Texas. Officiating will be Jamie Kinman.

Her survivors include: Son and Daughter-in-law: Phillip and Vicki Bierhalter of Ennis; Daughter and Son-in-Law: Nancy and David McGilbery of Kirbville; Grandchildren: Kelli Armstrong, Lee Bierhalter, and Jan McGilbery, Josh McGilbery and Jared McGilbery; Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Orville Fonville of Pasadena, Charles and Eloise Angleton, Jerry and Barbara Fonville of Pasadena and Thomas and Carol Fonville of Flint.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Franklin Asbury Bierhalter; sisters: Lorraine Roberts, Marjorie Gill; Brother: Lewis Fonville

Visitation will be from the hours of 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2010 at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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05/14/2010

Willis B. Wilson 1933 - 2010 Graveside services for Mr. Willis B. Wilson, 76, of Nacogdoches are set for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at Sunset Memorial Park, Nacogdoches, with Rev. Bailey Alders, Pastor of Christian Life Center UPCI, officiating. Eulogies will be offered by Elbert Roark and Nolan Alders.

Willis passed away May 13, 2010, in Nacogdoches.

Willis was born December 30, 1933, in Shelby County, Texas, to Woodrow and Ibera Wilson. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Willis was retired from Texas Farm Products after 35 years. He was a member of Christian Life Center UPCI.

Willis and Bennie (Gentry) Wilson were married April 4, 1959, and she survives him. Also surviving is a daughter, Phyllis Wilson of Nacogdoches, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Pallbearers will be Nolan Alders, Dr. Richard Baker, Lee Howell, Elbert Roark, David Roark and Joseph Roark.

Visitation will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010, from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Nacogdoches, TX. Online obituary and condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

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05/13/2010

Donna Parks Bailey, 51 of Timpson, passed away May 13, 2010, Nacogdoches, Texas. Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 17, 2010, at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson, with Rev. Sir Charleston Johnson officiating.

Born June 2, 1958, in Houston, TX, Donna Dean Parks Bailey was the daughter of Allen Curtis and Joy (Eldredge) Parks. She had worked as a processor for Tyson Foods.

Survivors include her mother Joy Parks of Timpson; grandmother Myrtle Eldredge of Beggs, OK; daughter Michelle Parks Harris and husband Timothy of Timpson; brothers Johnny Parks of Timpson and Curtis Parks and wife Velma of Timpson; 4 grandchildren: Tammy Harris, Angelic Harris, Amber Parks, and Ashton Harris; great granddaughter Ty’Amberia Tutt Parks; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her father Allen Curtis Parks and husband Danny Bruce Bailey.

Visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Taylor Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

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05/11/2010

Doris Gertrude Wagner passed away peacefully at her residence on May 10, 2010. Doris was born on Oct. 13, 1919 to George and Merinda Chorpening on the family farm north of Alamo, TX. She was a graduate of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School and the University of Texas. During WW II, Doris worked for the F.B.I. in San Antonio and had very fond memories of her co-workers and friends.

She married Paul F. Wagner on March 8, 1946 after he returned from military service in WWII in the South Pacific. Paul passed away July 12, 2004. Doris was a proud member of P.E.O. Chapter DS, a philanthropic educational organization, for over 60 years and served as local chapter president numerous times. She loved to play bridge with her many friends, often playing two to three times a week. Doris was an “old time” cook as she had an uncanny ability for putting up vegetables and her delicious fruit preserves. Her sons will greatly miss her succulent fried oysters and Christmas candy.

Doris is survived by three sons and their wives, Gary P. and Deborah Wagner of Center, TX, James T. and Teresa Wagner of McAllen, TX, Randall L. and Mary Gay Wagner of Kerrville, TX; grandchildren, Kenneth and Nikki Wagner of Center, TX, Peyton and Gavin Hawk of St. Petersburg, FL, Jason and Christina Wagner of Austin, TX, Amy and Chris Schmanski of Collingswood, NJ, Hunter Wagner of San Marcos, TX, Merinda and Richard Goodman of Caddo Mills, TX, Phillips Wagner of Kerrville, TX; and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, May 14, 2010 from noon to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6-8. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Kreidler Funeral Home officiated by the Rev. John Badders. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Kautsch, Pat Risica, Danny Drefke, Mark Wittenberg, Jack McKeever, Kenneth Johnson and Jim Brown. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Vannie E. Cook, Jr. children’s cancer Clinic, 101 W. Exp 83, McAllen, TX 78503.

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Derrick Pina, 17, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. He was born October 4, 1992 in Jacksonville to Jay Harvey and Pamela Simms.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Amelia Short officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Keith D. Simms, Keith P. Simms, Dayrien Driver, Christopher Bell, Terrance Barnes, Row Simmons, Michael Harvey and Ricky Rios.

He is survived by:

Brothers:
Keith D. Simms of Nacogdoches
Raul “Toby” Simms, Jr. of Center
Pepe Pina of Nacogdoches

Sisters:
Rosa Pina of Nacogdoches
Chrissy Pina of Lufkin
Jennie Pina of Lufkin

Father, Jay Harvey of Center

Aunts:
Amelia Short
Marsha Simms

Also, a number of special nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by:
Mother, Pamela Simms
Brother, Rigo Pina
Sister, Hope Michelle Simms
Grandmother, Esther Lee Simms
Niece, Kiyah Roland

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Joyce Edge Adams, 82, of Center, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at her home. She was born September 29, 1927 in Huxley to Henry Wesley Edge and Mattie Lou Smith Edge. Ms. Adams was a member of Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, May 14, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham and Dr. Nick Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Clint Quinn, Waylon Quinn, Casey Adams, Josiah Conner, William Gamble, Johnnie Foster Gamble IV, Joey May and Cody May. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Adams and Bret Burkart.

She is survived by:

Sons:
Travis Quinn & wife Kathy of Clute
Jack Quinn of Crockett
David Adams of Alto
Jesse Adams & wife Darla of Flint

Daughters:
Carolyn “Sissy” Ratcliff of Watauga
Martha May & husband Sammy of Center
Hazel Gamble of Center
Judy Conner & husband Nick of Ponder

Grandchildren:
Jessica Chandler, Waylon Quinn, Clint Quinn, Jamie Quinn, Amanda Quinn Sanchez, Savannah Quinn, Crystal Quinn, Ben Ratcliff, Jennifer Ratcliff, Robert Ratcliff, Jr., Bret Burkart, Joey May, Cody May, Joyce Glaze, Shasta Briggs, Johnie Foster Gamble IV, William Gamble, Josiah Conner, Jessica Conner, Adrian Smith, Kimberlyn Lansford, Jeffrey Adams, Jason Adams, Casey Adams, Hannah Adams, Hunter Adams, and Heath Adams.

Thirty Five Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Maxine Miller of Longview
Jackie Miller & husband Henry of Center

Brothers:
J. Frank Edge & wife Velma of Lake Jackson
James Edge & wife Nell of Clute
Lyndon Edge & wife Vicki of Center
Paul Edge of Desert Hot Springs, California
Dale Edge & wife Elizabeth of Pflugerville

Also numerous nieces and nephews

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Felicia Jo Norris, age 77, died Sunday, May 9th in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Norris was born February 2, 1933 in Brenham, Texas to Theron Ellis and Sue Smith Floyd Moses. Felicia and her husband, the late Ross Edward Norris, Sr. grew up together in Center, Texas where they married in 1953. Along with their two sons, they made their home in Victoria for over fifty years. Felicia was a long-time employee of the Estate of Thomas O’Connor.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at
Rosewood Funeral Home in Victoria.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00
a.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Rosewood Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Norris was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. She is survived by her son Ross Edward Norris, Jr. of Willis, Texas and his children Cecily Erin Norris of Dallas, Riley Evan Norris of Austin, Conley Everett Norris of Huntsville and their mother, Cherie Duckett Norris of Houston and son Joseph Kelly Norris and his wife, Kelly, and their son, Braden Kelly Norris of Houston. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Carl Todd VanWay (Suanne) of Victoria and Mrs. J.W. McCauley (Libby) and her husband of Willis, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services are under the direction of Rosewood Funeral Chapels, Victoria, Texas.

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05/10/2010

Karen Alyne Smith, 64, of Salado died Thursday, May 6, 2010 at her residence. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday May 8, 2010 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bell County.

Burial will be at Ford Cemetery at Bon Weir after a graveside service Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 3:00pm.

Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 8, 1945 in Beaumont to Gordon Nelson and Dorothy Daugherty Nelson. She married Obe Kymbol Smith February 29, 1958. She received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from the University of Houston. She moved to Belton twenty years ago from New Jersey. She worked as the Librarian for the Temple Public Library having retired March 31, 2010. She was a member of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bell County.

Survivors include her husband Obe Kymbol Smith of Salado; one daughter Amy Alyne Smith of Salado; one stepson Kymbol Smith of Salado; two stepdaughters Crystal Church of Belton and Gina Walker of Port Bolivar; her father Gordon Nelson of Timpson; one brother Don Nelson of Center and one sister Nancy Stockman of Temple.

Memorials may be made to Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bell County or to Friends of Temple Public Library.

Scanio-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mrs. Mayfield died Sunday, May 9, 2010 in Longview, Texas.
Mrs. Gloria Jean Briley Mayfield was born December 9, 1940 in Winters, Runnels County, Texas as the daughter of Myrtle Best Wood and Robert Lee Briley, Sr. Mrs. Mayfield was retired from the Kroger company, later retiring from Sams after eight years of service and was the owner of Glory Bee Creations. She received her degree from Panola College in Computer Information Systems and a degree in Applied Science from the California College for Health Sciences, majoring in Medical Transcription and Computers Information Systems.Gloria Married Mr. Wlmer A. “Red” Mayfield May 29, 1972 and celebrated 35 years together until he preceded her in death on August 6, 2007.

Gloria was a seventeen year member and officer of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Thomas J. Rusk Chapter, The United Daughters of The Confederacy, The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Longview, The National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century, and The Magna Charter Dames. She was also a member of the Texas Genealogy Association and was an Accredited Genealogist of the American College of Genealogists. She had written several books about her family ancestors. She was active in the TX GenWeb, served from 1999-200 as the SW/SC CC Rep, USGenWeb Advisory Board and web mistress of the Cemeteries of TX, TX Surnames, and numerous county websites.

Mrs. Mayfield was a member of the Women Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, The American Legion Women Auxiliary, and the Auxiliary of the Disabled Veterans Association. .She was Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Henderson Chapter No. 597, and an endowed member of Carthage, Chapter No 747. She was of the Baptist Faith, currently member of the Bar None Cowboy Church in Tatum. Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, husband; son, Glen Gregg Goza, II; daughter, Linda Mayfield Jennings and brothers: Robert Jr., Ted and Jimmye Briley; Mike Briley; sister, Betty Webb; brother-in-laws, Jim Webb and Jimmy Shipman; granddaughter, Wendy Warner

Mrs. Mayfield is survived by her daughters, Briley M. Dailey and husband Billy Charles, Jr. of Beckville, Glynna D. Reser and husband Kevin of Boerne, June Grattan, Ruth Parker and husband Lance, Sandra Garcia, Deborah Gilotte and husband Rick; son-in-law, Steve Jennings; grandchildren, Morgan and Billy Charles Dailey, II of Beckville and Kristal and Travis Wayne Reser of Boerne, Misty Watson and husband Robert, Jerome’ Anderson, Jennifer Biorge and husband Dusty, Jande’ La’Ulu and husband Kark, Jarel Anderson and Steven Grattan, Jimmy Wanner and wife Jill, Alan Parker, Sabrina, Marsial, Mandel and Sasha Garcia, Janice Vanover and husband Adam and Jake Jones. Gloria is also survived by her brother, Mike Briley of Pierre, South Dakota and sister, Jackie Shipman of Stephenville. Great grandchildren, Madyson Dailey, landing Watson, Corbin and Ressie Wanner, Cipher La’Ulu, William and Skylar Garcia, Dwaine Garcia, Shalee Basden, Lazariae Mayes, Persefanie Garcia, Cohen and Daxton Anderson, Katelyn Anderson, Brooklyn, Gabriel and Thor Biorge.

THE BODY WILL LIE IN STATE: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Hawthorn Funeral Home.
THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS: 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday

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05/08/2010

Funeral service for Thomas Lamar McWilliams, age 91, of the Bobo Community near Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 10, 2010, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Orval Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Blair Cemetery, Timpson. Mr. McWilliams passed away May 8, 2010, in Garrison, TX.

Born in the Bobo Community of Shelby County, Texas, Thomas Lamar McWilliams was the son of the late Thomas Lee and Lillie (Wilson) McWilliams. He and Quinteen Green were married November 9, 1936. Lamar retired as a division supervisor for Texas Gas after 48 years of service and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Timpson, serving as a deacon and church treasurer, and was also a member of American Legion Post #90 in Timpson.

Survivors include his daughter Linda Bills and husband Bill of Brentwood, TN; grandson James Lamar Bills and wife Lara of Beckley, West Virginia; granddaughter Laura Fay Bills Essner and husband Jon of Nashville, TN; great grandchildren: Sara Margaret Bills, Calloway Reeves Bills, Jay Thomas Essner, and Bryce Patrick Essner; and sister-in-law June Mims of Timpson.

In addition to his parents, Lamar McWilliams was preceded in death by wife Quinteen Green McWilliams, brother Howard McWilliams, and sister Fay Bryan.

Visitation will be held 12 Noon and until 2:00 PM service time on Monday, May 10, 2010, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. Memorials may be made to Lighting the Path, Otter Creek School, 409 Franklin Rd., Brentwood, TN 37027.

To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

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05/07/2010

Georgia Marquette Wallace Emanis Oliver

Marquette “Coot” Oliver passed away on May 7, 2010 in Center, Texas at the age of 92. Marquette, one of eight children, was born on December 8, 1917, in the Arcadia Community of Shelby County, to parents, Frank Wallace and Flossie Mae Pate Wallace.

Marquette attended Cooper school until she was 16. She then traveled alone to Freeport, Texas where she worked in a hospital while finishing high school. Her dream was to become a nurse. That dream didn’t materialize until she was in her 50’s when she finally obtained her LVN license from the Panola Nursing School. She then worked at Shelby General Hospital and other local nursing facilities for a number of years.

Marquette married Rebel Eloy Emanis, also of Arcadia, where they farmed for a short time and their first child Jackie was born. They moved to Freeport where Eloy worked at Dow Chemical and their second child, Ronald Eloy Emanis, was born.

Around 1951, the Emanis Family moved back to Arcadia where Marquette enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and quilting. In 1982, at the age of 70, Eloy passed away. Marquette later rekindled her friendship with Olen Oliver who also grew up in Arcadia. The two were married August 9, 1987 in Timpson. They had been married for 23 years and lived in Center. She was baptized a member of the Arcadia Missionary Baptist Church and was a long time member of the Timpson Missionary Baptist Church.

Marquette Oliver was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Flossie Wallace; first husband, Eloy Emanis; brother Jesse Franklin; and sister Vada Mae Tinsley. She is survived by her husband, Olen Oliver of Center; daughter, Jackie Emanis Grant and husband Neil, of the Arcadia Community; son, Ronnie Emanis and wife Charlsey, of Center; three stepsons, Olen Oliver Jr. and wife Linda of Pasadena, Jim Oliver and wife Glenda of LaPorte, and Richard Oliver and wife Vickie of Houston. Also five grandchildren, Doice Grant and wife Beth of Longview, Dr. Derek Grant and wife Ann of Center, Greg Grant of Arcadia, Kerry Grant Greer and husband Reed of Melissa, Texas, and Aleta Whitton and husband Jeremy of Center; 10 great-grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; 12 step great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marguerite Adams, Sue Hagler, and Marsha Askew; two brothers, Bud Wallace and wife Billie, and Joe Wallace and wife Elaine; also numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other family members and friends.

Pallbearers will be grandsons Doice Grant, Dr. Derek Grant, Greg Grant, Olen Oliver Jr., Jim Oliver, and Richard Oliver. Honorary pallbearers will be great grandsons Reed Grant, Seth Grant, Levi Grant, Trace Greer, August Greer, Jack Greer, and Judson Greer.

Visitation will be held at Watson and Son Funeral home in Center Saturday May 8 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Sunday May 9 at 2:00 pm at Watson and Sons Funeral Home.

Mrs. Oliver will be laid to rest with generations of family members gone on before at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near the Arcadia Community. Her children and grandchildren will provide a musical farewell. In lieu of flowers donations, may be made to the Timpson Missionary Baptist Church or Life Care Hospice of Nacogdoches.

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John A. White, Jr., 89, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 at his home. He was born July 31, 2020 in Tenaha to John A. White, Sr. and Mary Belle Holt White. At the age of 10, John took up the guitar and, in a very short time, was accompanying the local fiddler at dances. At the age of 15, he enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps and became the camp rhythm guitarist for Camp Maydell, located between Rusk and Palestine. He was a founding member of “The Bluegrass Ramblers” in the early 60’s. For years he played extensively all over Texas with some of the best fiddler and banjo players. His love of singing and playing the guitar never ceased. He graduated from Tenaha High School in 1938 and married Mayzell Samford on May 19, 1939. Mr. White worked as a welder in the shipyards in Baltimore, Maryland, and in Houston, before World War II. He was then drafted and served in the US Navy aboard the battleship “USS Mississippi” in the Pacific Theatre, where he was an eyewitness to the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. After the war, Mr. White moved to LaPorte, where he worked as a welder for Shell Oil Company. He was eventually promoted to the position of “welding specialist” and wrote all the weld procedures for pressure equipment for Shell nationwide. In April 1981, Mr. White retired from Shell after 34 years of service and moved to Lake Murvaul, near Gary, where he and Mayzell enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, May 10, 2010 at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Douglas McDonald and Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Pallbearers will be Cliff Young, Johnny Gibbs, Ronnie Samford, Jack White, Bennie Martin and Chris Pena.

He is survived by:

Daughter, Martha White of Tenaha

Sons:
Michael White of Columbia, Missouri
Joe White & wife Joy of Tenaha

Grandson, Jack White of New York City

Granddaughter, Jodi Pena & husband Chris of Cypress

Four Great Grandchildren

Also numerous nieces and nephews

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Phyllis Brewer Graves of Shreveport passed peacefully on May 6, 2010. She was born on December 20, 1939, in New Port Rhode Island. As a daughter of career naval officer, she spent her childhood in locations throughout the United States. Phyllis dedicated her life to service, both as a nurse and a teacher.

Phyllis received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northwestern State University 1961, master’s degree in public health from Tulane University in 1965 and doctoral degree in nursing from the University of Alabama, Birmingham in1979.

After becoming a nurse, she began working in a hospital operating and recovery rooms. She also worked as a public health nurse, including working with handicapped children services. Phyllis became a nursing educator in 1965. Phyllis served for one year as an instructor at the Louisiana State Universality School of Nursing in New Orleans, two years as an instructor at Confederate Hospital School of Nursing in Shreveport and two years as an instructor at the LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport. She was a member of Northwestern State University faculty in Shreveport, Louisiana from 1975 to 1986, where she served as a professor and head of the baccalaureate nursing program. A published author of textbooks and articles, Phyllis was a member of the American Nurses Association, American Public Health Association and Sigma Theta Tau. She served on numerous professional committees and was a founding member of the Shreveport Mayor’s Women’s’ Commission.

Phyllis enjoyed traveling, reading and, as is said in south Louisiana, “passing a good time.”

Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Reggie Graves, brother, Charles Brewer and family, son, Bob Graves and wife Kathy and grandchildren, Morgan and Ellis.

A memorial service celebrating Phyllis’ life will be held at King’s Highway Christian Church in Shreveport on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

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05/05/2010

Rosendo C. “Ross” Pacheco, 65, of Palestine, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. He was born September 8, 1944 in Pleasanton, Texas to Agulino Pacheco and Beatrice Castro Pacheco. Mr. Pacheco was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, May 7, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Pastor Bailey officiating. Graveside service will follow at 3:30 pm, at Land of Memory Cemetery in Palestine.

Pallbearers will be Larry Pacheco, Adam Morales, Raul Pacheco, Israel Pacheco, Alfred Ray Zuniga, Roy Taylor, Jerry Burford, and Larry Henderson. Honorary pallbearers will be James Black, Reggie Masters, Carlos Pacheco and Dennis Kofstad.

He is survived by:

Wife, Stephanie Pacheco of Palestine

Four Children

Two Step-Children

Ten Grandchildren

Brothers: Raul Pacheco of Houston Carlos Pacheco of Pleasanton

Sisters: Linda Kofstad of Minnesota Virginia Zuniga of Pasadena

Mother-in-Law, Waverly Ellerbee of Walker, Louisiana

Very Special Friends, James & Paula Black of Palestine

Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by: Parents, Agulino Pacheco & Beatrice Castro Pacheco Infant Brother, Ernesto Pecheco

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Mrs. Addie L. Green, 71, longtime resident of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away, Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in San Augustine, Texas.

Addie was born to Lera (Greer) Walton and Oren Walton on October 16, 1938, in San Augustine County, Texas. She was a homemaker, and was a member of the Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 2:00 P.M., in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with interment to be in the Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas. Bro. Bobby Warr will officiate.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years: John Earl Green of San Augustine; Son: Robert and his wife, Lisa Green of Teneha ;Daughters: Sheila Williams of San Augustine, and Regina Martinez and husband, Lupe of Center; Grandchildren: Brandy Hughes, Nickie Hughes, Daniel Harvey, Chris Harvey, Jeremy Green, Tiffany Green, Cassi Green, Amanda Haney, Michelle Haney, B.J. Bray, John Green, and Brandon Green. 6 Great-Grandchildren; Brothers: Jerry Walton and wife, Sue of Houston, Charles Walton and his wife, Diane of Dallas, and Kenneth Walton of Austin.

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughters: Barbara, Shirley, Karen and Vicki; brother: Oren Walton, Jr. and a sister: Jeanette Ratcliff

Visitation will be Wednesday evening, May 5, 2010, at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia St., San Augustine, from the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

Danny Garland Porter, 66, of Deadwood, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at his home. He was born April 21, 1944 in Center to Aaron Porter and Hersey Belrose Porter.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, May 7, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mervin Scott officiating. Interment will follow at Deadwood Cemetery in Deadwood, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Clifton Porter, Jody Porter, Reese Smith, Chad Adams, James Cassell, Joel Graves, Shawn Harris and Johnny Metcalf.

He is survived by:

Wife, Jeanene Porter of Deadwood
Daughter, Laci Doan & husband Matt of Deadwood
Sisters: Pennie Cassell of Keithville, Louisiana Patricia Adams & husband Clyde of Center
Brother, Joe Porter of Center
Mother-in-Law, Velma Smith of Center
Sister-in-Law, Betty McSwain & husband Gene of Deadwood
Brothers-in-Law: Brother Mervin Scott of Deadwood Gene Smith & wife Mila of Center
Special Friends, The Dale LaGrone Family

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Aaron Porter & Hersey Belrose Porter
Brother, Larry Porter
Father-in-Law, Jack Smith

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Laura Margaret (Putnam) McLarry passed away on May 5, 2010 at Holiday Nursing Center in Center, Texas where she had resided since 2007. Mrs. McLarry was born November 27, 1916, in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Charles W. and Margaret Frances Putnam. On January 16, 1942 she married Finley McLarry in Sulphur Springs where they lived until his death in 1997.

A celebration of life for Mrs. McLarry will be held Saturday, May 8, at 1:00 p.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home, 505 S. Hillcrest Dr. in Sulphur Springs. Visitation will be Friday, May 7 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Two daughters survive Mrs. McLarry: Carolyn Wiggins and husband Wayne of Longmont CO. and Ann Krueger and husband Clay of Center, Texas. She is further survived by five grandsons: Mark Wiggins and wife Wendy of St. Louis Park, MN; Paul WIggins and wife Debbie of Longmont, CO.; BIll Krueger and wife Beth of Norwak, CT.; Scot Krueger of Semi Valley, CA.; Tim Krueger of O'Fallon, MO and four great-grand children: Emily and Brian WIggins of Longmont, CO. and Roy and Robert Krueger of Norwalk, CT.

Her parents, her husband, two sisters, Alma Putman and Josephine McLarry and special nephew, Dan Richard McLarry, all of Sulphur Springs preceded her in death.

Mrs. McLarry worked six years as a dental assistant, nine years as financial secretary at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, and 14 years as a secretary at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, and 14 years as a secretary for Sulphur Springs Independent School District in the high school, junior high and Houston Elementary. She loved to paint and was a member of Hopkins County Art League and Lakes Area Arts League in Center, Texas. She enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening and crafts. She was a member of First Baptist Church Center, Texas when she died and a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Throughout her life she was active in Baptist Women's Missionary group and taught women's Bible study classes for over 50 years.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorials to LifeCare Hospice; 320 North Street, Suite 311; Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.

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05/03/2010

Rosendo C Pacheco, 65, of Palestine, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010. Services are pending at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

John R. Adams, 83, of Center, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born December 25, 1926 in Shelby County to Flint Adams and Georgia Sanford Adams. He was a member of the International Order of Foresters. Mr. Adams served in the 101st Airborne Division of the Army.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.,May 5, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. J.C. Dawson and Rev. Mike Belgard officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Dawson, Michael Dawson, Tyler Dawson, John Yarbrough, Sonny Donldson, Nathan Adams and Woody Jernigan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Lout, Jack Lout, Butch Adams, Monk Peace, Sammy Jones and Randolph Lout.

He is survived by:

Wife, Betty J. Adams of Center

Daughter, Neva J. Dawson & husband J.C. of Silsbee

Sons:
J.T. Adams & wife Linda of Lufkin
John David Adams of Center

Grandchildren:
Johnny Dawson, Michael Dawson, Melissa Dawson, Nathan Adams and Kasey Lewis

Twenty One Great Grandchildren

One Great Great Grandchild

Sister, Miriam Jernigan of Center

Also numerous other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Flint Adams and Georgia Sanford Adams
Brother, Bob Adams and F. T. Adams

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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05/02/2010

Curtis Estes, 68, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.

A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Logansport Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Sam Glover officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Bethel Cemetery in Logansport.

He was born August 5, 1941 in Shelby County to F.E. and Ida (Andrews) Estes.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, F.E. and Ida Estes, and 2 Brothers, Raymond Estes and Tommy Estes.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Brenda Estes of Joaquin
Daughter:
Tammy Garner & husband, Sam of Joaquin
Son:
Curtis B. “Pete” Estes of Joaquin
4 Grandchildren:
Amanda Garner of Joaquin
Brandon Garner of Joaquin
Dustin Estes of Joaquin
Austin Estes of Joaquin
Sister:
Verna Murdock of Chireno
3 Brothers:
Buford Estes & wife, Shirley of Carthage
Henry Myers Estes & wife, Charlotte of Salem, MO
Elzie Estes & wife, Dawn of Joaquin
Number of Nieces and Nephews & a host of Friends

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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03/30/2010

Dan L. Duncan, of Houston, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, the 29th of March 2010.

A more detailed and specific obituary is to be published in Sunday’s edition of the Houston Chronicle.

The memorial service, in celebration of Dan’s life, is to be conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, the 6th of April, in the Worship Center of Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Drive in Houston, where Dr. H. Edwin Young, Pastor, is to serve as the lead officiant.

Immediately following the service, the family will greet friends during a reception to be held in the adjacent Atrium of the church.

Prior to Tuesday afternoon’s service, the family will have gathered for a private interment service at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston.

Arrangements in Houston are entrusted to Geo. H. Lewis & Sons – The Funeral Directors Since 1936, 713.789.3005.

For those desiring, and in lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in memory of Dan L. Duncan may be directed to the Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine, BCM-305, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX, 77030; the Baylor College of Medicine, BCM-160, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX, 77030; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital, P. O. Box 300630, MC-4-4483, Houston, TX, 77230; Texas Children’s Hospital, Office of Development, P. O. Box 300630, MC-4-4483, Houston, TX, 77230; the Dan Duncan Family Institute for Cancer Prevention and Risk Assessment at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P. O. Box 4486, Houston, TX, 77210; the Dan L. Duncan Children's Neurodevelopmental Clinic at The University of Texas Health Science Center, 7000 Fannin St., Suite 1200, Houston, TX, 77030; or the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative, 6701 Fannin St., CC-1210, Houston, TX, 77030.

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03/29/2010

Donald Wilbanks, 37, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, passed away March 29, 2010 at a Tyler hospital. He was born December 29, 1972 in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina to Donald Ray Wilbanks and Ella Faye Beck Wilbanks.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Friday, April 2, 2010 at Toledo Bend Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 2, 2010 at Toledo Bend Baptist Church with Bro. Jack Forbis officiating. Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelbyville.

He is survived by:

Son, Christian McKusick of Utah

Mother, Faye Bridge of Plano

Father, Donald Ray Wilbanks of Alabama

Sister, Tonja Ard of Huxley

Brothers:
Roger Wilbanks of Alabama
Dakota Bridge of Plano

Nephews:
Justin Inthavan of Plano
Tyler Inthavan of Nacogdoches
Eli Ard of Huxley
Brandley Ard of Huxley

Also a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Barbara Cook, 69, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 in Center, Texas.

Services will 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church , 2657 CR 3000 Joaquin, Texas with Pastor Robert Anderson and Pastor Mark Woolf officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 2, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born Sept. 27, 1940 in Joaquin, Texas. She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and was the church secretary. Barbara was a retired Executive Secretary for many Drs. at the University of Texas in Houston and the University of Utah.

She was preceded in death by her father, John E. Davis and sister, Betty J. Davis of Joaquin and granddaughter Katherine Cook of Brenham, TX.

Mrs. Cook is survived by her mother, Irene Davis of Joaquin, beloved husband of 50 yrs., Albert J. Cook of Joaquin, 4 children; son James A. Cook, age 52 and wife Rebecca of Brenham, TX, son, John B. Cook, age 49 and wife Angie, of Troutman, North Carolina, daughter D’Ann Anderson, age 48 and husband Robert of Houston, TX; son Jerry M. Cook, age 46 and wife Annette of Joaquin; Grandchildren (who called her Grammie) Jimmy, Bryan, Christopher, Kristina & Clarissa of Brenham, J.T., Corey of Troutman, North Carolina, Aaron, Ashley, fiancée Angel, Adam and April of Houston, TX, Andrea and husband Brandon, Spencer and Marckus of Joaquin and great granddaughters, Lexus Nicole and Leanna Grace of Brenham..

Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Nephews.

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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Tommy Ashton, 35, of Center, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010 at his residence.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Old Salem Church with Bro. Cliff Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born December 11, 1974 in Athens, Texas to Rickie Ashton and Dorothy (McKinney) Ashton.

He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Vincent McKinney and Edgar & Marlene Ashton. He is survived by: Father: Rickie Ashton of Ft. Worth Mother: Dorothy Ashton of Center Daughter: Destiny Ashton of Eustace Brothers: Johnny Ashton & wife, Savannah of Mabank Cory Ashton of Center Grandmother: Vernell McKinney of Center 2 Nieces: Ariel & Falon Ashton Aunts & Uncles: Diane & Randy Ragsdale of Lake Jackson Karan & Russell Bledsoe of Athens Shelia & Bill White of Center Glenna McKinney of Center Bud & Patsy Ashton of Tool Numerous Great Aunts, Great Uncles & Cousins

Pallbearers: Kerry Price, Kris Rosenkoetter, Bill White, Jamie Killen, T.J. Calloway and Dwayne Hendricks

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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Inez Childress Menefee Schluens, 89, of San Antonio, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010. Mrs. Schluens was born Quata Inez Childress to Earnest and Annie Childress on February 15, 1921 in Franklin, Texas. After graduating from Franklin High School, she took a job as a secretary in Houston. After World War 2, she married Ralph Menefee Jr. of Tenaha. They lived in Tenaha, where she had three children: Margaret Ann (Molly), Richard Timothy (Tim), and Thomas Stanton (Tom). In 1960, they moved to Angleton, Texas, residing for 6 months with her sister and her family- Polly, Frank and William DeBerry. After 6 months, she opened the Dairyland Drive-In in Alvin, Texas and moved her family to Alvin. She owned and operated the Dairyland with her husband and children for 23 years. In 1983, she sold the restaurant and moved with her husband to Nacogdoches, Texas. Her husband Ralph died in June 1983, and one year later, she took a job at Mize Department Store, where she sold women’s dresses. She married Pete Schluens of Texas City in 1986 and they continued to reside in Nacogdoches. Three years later, Pete died, but she remained in the home until 2006, when she moved in with her daughter Molly Holland and Molly's family in San Antonio. She spent the remainder of her years in the Holland residence, and left this Earth surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Monday, March 29, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, March 29, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ed McRae officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Mike Stiernberg, Bill Awalt, Bill Rademacher. Jacob Jisha, Terry Miglicco, Bill Jones, Tim Lackey, William DeBerry, and Mark Fair. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Stiernberg, Carlton Labbit, Frank Harrison, David Crews, Mike Bay, and Richard “Dickie” Jones.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Molly Holland & husband Bret of San Antonio

Son, Tom Menefee & wife Tina of Baltimore, Maryland

Daughter-in-Law, Cathy Menefee of Alvin

Granddaughters:
Brooke Holland Jisha
Courtney Menefee
Caroline Menefee
Mary Holland
Laura Menefee
Hanna Menefee

Sisters
Polly DeBerry of Conroe
Louise Skaines of Hunstville

Preceded in death by
Husband, Ralph Menefee
Husband, John L. “Pete” Schluens
Sons, Richard Timothy “Tim” Menefee

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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03/28/2010

Jimmy Lamar Ware, 71, of Nacogdoches, Texas died Saturday, March 27, 2010 after battling cancer for the past several months. Jimmy was born to Ralph and Katie Ware on October 11, 1939 in Panola County. After graduating from Tenaha High School in 1956, Jimmy attended Stephen F. Austin where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1959. He then served proudly in U. S. Army after graduating from college for several years before returning to the states. He earned a Masters degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1964. For numerous years, Jimmy was a beloved teacher at Deer Park High School where he taught History. Jimmy was also an avid sport fan. He loved football whether high school , college, or pro-ball especially the Cowboys. His nieces and nephews will remember him for all the fun times that they had on numerous family vacations where Uncle Jimmy was always the best story teller around the campfire.

Jimmy Lamar Ware was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Lamar Ware and Katie Crump Ware, and his only daughter Elizabeth Locke Ware Powitzky in 2000.

Jimmy ‘s memory will be cherished by his surviving sisters, France Ware Bowlin of Tenaha , Tx and Rose Maude Ware Culver of Hutto, Tx. , his grandson, Ben Powitzky of Houston, TX., his former wife Judy Ming Ware of Deer Park, Tx. ,his nieces, Emily Culver Beaird or Florence, Tx, Beverly Bowlin Martin of Tenaha, Tx, Brenda Jane Culver of Round Rock, Tx and Katie Culver Wallace of Hutto, Tx. , his nephew Bryan Wade Bowlin of Tenaha, Tx. and numerous grandnieces and nephews as well as numerous friends.

A family memorial service will be held for Jim at a later date following cremation by Watson and Watson funeral home. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers that memorials are made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 in his name.

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Dr. Milton Wilkinson, 91 of Round Rock formerly of Center, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Cornerstone Hospital in Austin.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Gwin officiating. Full Military Graveside Service and Burial will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine County under the direction of Barksdale Air Force Base. Visitation will be Friday, April 2, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born October 13, 1918 to Eugene and Letha (Mitchell) Wilkinson. He served in the US Air Force during WWII where he retired as a 1st Lt. He was a former State Resprentative where he served for 2 terms. He served as an International Good Will Ambassador for Lyndon B. Johnson. He was previously the Pastor of Aaron Place Baptist Church in San Antonio,TX , Keatchie Baptist Church and Delhi Baptist Church in Rosanky, TX. He did missionary work in Far East Guam. He was also a Mason and Shriner for over 50 years. In 1971 he was listed in the Community Leaders of America. He was the Superintendent at Leggett ISD and the High School Principal in Zavalla, TX. Dr. Wilkinson held a Bachelor of Science Degree, Doctor of Divinity Degree and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Eugene and Letha Wilkinson, Wife, Bonnie Hope Wilkinson and Daughter, Phyllis Wilkinson Blackburn.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Loretta Wilkinson of Round Rock
Sons:
Wayne Wilkinson & wife, Julie of Ruidoso, NM
George Wilkinson of Tyler
Clifton Wilkinson & wife, Connie of Center
Nick Wilkinson of Asheville, NC
Tim Wilkinson of Destin, FL
2 Sisters:
Tommie Mae Lott Melton & husband, Ottis of San Augustine
Doris Fuller Williams & husband, Waylon of Bronson
Grandchildren:
Kimberly Wilkins of Austin
Eric Wilkins of Abilene
Andrea Blackburn of Kileen
Thomas Wilkins of Nacogdoches
Elizabeth Wilkinson of Center
Julie Wilkinson of Center
Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces & Nephews

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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03/26/2010

Martha Joann Keating, 83, of McAllen, TX, passed away March 24, 2010. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 29, 2010, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating.  Interment will follow in County Line Cemetery, Timpson, TX.

Mrs. Keating was born December 26, 1926, in Pearsall, TX, and passed away March 24, 2010, in McAllen, TX.

Visitation will be from 12 Noon until service time on Monday, March 29, at Taylor Funeral Home.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Owen McLean, 68 of Center passed away Thursday March 25 in Huntsville, Texas. He was born November 30, 1941 in Houston, Texas. He was the son of James McLean and Vera Dement. Mr. McLean worked for Pilgrims Pride.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday march 29, 2010 at Martinsville Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, March 29 from 12-1 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home.

Survivors include:

2 Sisters, Marjorie Williamson of Rockford IL and Jeannine Bailey of Center.
1 Brother Daniel McLean of Center

And a number of Niece and Nephews

Proceded in death by :
Father, James Danzel McLean, Mother, Vera Dement

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03/25/2010

Graveside service for Alla Mae Richards, 91, of Pasadena, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 26, 2010, with Rev. Josh Walters officiating. Miss Richards passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in Pasadena, TX.

Born August 6, 1918, in Timpson, TX, Alla Mae Richards was the daughter of the late John C. and Viola B. (Ramsey) Richards. She was a graduate of Timpson High School and business school. She retired December 31, 1980, after 40 years of service as Harris County Judge's Clerk. She was a member of Evangelistic Temple in Houston and then Faithbridge Church in Pasadena.

Survivors include her sister Ona Belle Ash of Houston and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Mary Evelyn Tilley.

To offer condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

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03/22/2010

Virgil Woody “Slick” Matthews, 91, of Center, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born March 27, 1918 in Mundy, Texas to Adolphus W. Matthews and Josephine Fox Matthews. Mr. Matthews served in the US Army during WWII. He was of the Church of Christ faith. Mr. Matthews owned and operated Matthews Grocery in Lamesa for many years.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Michael Hale officiating.

Pallbearers will be Scott Foster, Eric Pratt, Pat Scarborough, Brady Scarber, Bobby Daw and Buddy Hancock.

He is survived by:

Twin Daughters:
Judy Foster & husband Terry of Center
Jerry Van Smith of Seminole

Grandchildren:
Allison Pratt & husband Eric of Center
Jaclyn Scarborough & husband Pat of Center
Scott Foster & fiancé Christi Shaffer of Center
Whitney Scarber & husband Brady of Center
Kelly Foster of Ruidoso, New Mexico

Great Grandchildren:
Kennan Smith
Tucker Scarber
Kaleigh Pratt
Tyce Scarber
Ashton Scarborough
Keaton Pratt
Sterling Alley

Sister, Hazel Brecht of Kingsland

Also numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Grandson, Shane Smith
Son-in-law, Terry Lynn Smith
Brothers: Edwin, Estell, Joe, Vernie, Horace, Lawrence & Loy
Sisters: Laura Faulk and Lois O’Neal

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Norman Wayne Loosier, 69 of San Augustine County, Texas, and Houston, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010, in Houston, Texas.

Norman was born to Jewell (Taylor) Loosier and Juluis Loosier on May 2, 1940, in Emhouse, Navarro County, Texas. He was a Manager of the Equipment Department for Brown and Root, and was a member of the Lutheran Church.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, with interment to follow in the Attoyac Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. Officiating will be Bro. Skipper Eberlan.

His survivors include: His wife: Wanda Loosier of San Augustine and Houston; Daughters: Belinda Wallace and Kenny of Houston, Sheila Warden and Mike of Channelview, Shannon Wolf of Katy, Ben Wolfe of Houston, and Janice Loosier of San Augustine. Grandchildren: Katrina Rodgers and Clint of Houston, Danna Ballard and Mike of Houston, Heather Wallace of Huntsville, and Hayden Wolfe of Katy. Special Granddaughter: Tyesha Campbell of Houston; Great-Grandchildren: James Rogers, Trent Rogers, and Hasley Juarez of Houston

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Joe Hudnall, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel Bro. Felix Hudnall and Bro. Stephen Hudnall officiating. Burial will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery with full military honors under the direction of Ft. Hood Army Base and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.

Visitation will be Friday, March 26, 2010 starting at 2:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born April 20, 1946 to Vernon A.”Red” Hudnall, Sr. and Margaret Boudreaux Hudnall. He served in the US Army for 7 years with 2 Tours in Vietnam and he was a Purple Heart recipient. He retired as a boiler maker from the local 587 in Orange, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Vernon “Red” & Margaret Hudnall and Father-in-law &
Mother-in-law, June & Ada Nichols.

He is survived by:
Wife of 40 years:
Becky Hudnall of Shelbyville
Son:
Joey Hudnall & wife, Tina of Garrison
Daughter:
Marcy Hudnall Anthony & husband, Tommy of Nacogdoches
7 Grandchildren:
Stephanie Bruce, Kyla Hudnall, Morgan Bruce,
Brianne Little, Bobby Hudnall, David Anthony and Jayci Anthony
Brothers & Sisters:
Vernon Hudnall, Jr. of Orange
Keith Hudnall & wife, Kathy of Orange
Felix Hudnall & wife, Evelyn of Orange
Francine Coates & husband, Bill of Jasper
Peggy Raymer & husband, James of Orange
Eric Hudnall & wife, Cindy of Orange
Mark Hudnall & wife, Joyce of Orange
Joyce Blanchette & husband, Lloyd of Orange
Brother-in-law:
George “Unk” Nichols of Shelbyville
Numerous Nieces and Nephews, Cousins & Friends
Pallbearers:
Ellis Arthur, Dwayne Hudnall, Chris Hudnall,
James Ray Raymer, Aaron Hudnall and Randy Bohannon

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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Rev. Travis D Lunsford, 92, of Garrison passed away March 21, 2010 in Nacogdoches. Rev. Lunsford was born March 10, 1918 in Garrison, Texas to David Lunsford and Laura (Williams) Lunsford.

Services will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 10 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in Garrison, Texas with interment to follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Garrison. Officiating will be Bro. Gerald Edwards, Bro. John McGuire, Bro Harry Wilson and Dr. Allen Reed. Rev. Lunsford was affiliated with the First Baptist Church of Garrison. He was a retired Baptist Minister.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at First Baptist Church Garrison, Texas from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m.

He is survived by wife, Lavernie (Granny) Lunsford
Daughter; Joyce Martin & husband Donald of New Caney, Texas
Daughter-in-Law; Shirley (Lunsford) Ruthben & husband Hugh of Katy, Texas
Grandsons: Jerry Don Gideon & wife Tamara; Terry Lynn Gideon & wife Lori; Darrel Jr. Lunsford & wife Leasa
Granddaughter: Dianna Pinkston & husband Michael
Ten great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren
Special Friend Smokey Beard
Two Step-Grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren and one great great grandchild
Host of other Relatives and Friends

Preceded in death by Parents; David and Laura (Williams) Lunsford and two sons James Don Lunsford and Darrel Lunsford Sr.

Pallbearers will be: Hubert Hancock, Herbert Hancock, Huey Hancock, George Muckleroy, Jessie Stokes and Biggon Beard
Honorary: Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church

Churches that he pastored: Brileytown Baptist Church, Magnolia Baptist Church, Dolan Baptist Church, First Baptist Manvel, Grace Baptist Church, Conroe, Texas, Townley Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, Lilly Grove Baptist Church, Bethany Baptist Church, Romayor Baptist Church, Cold Springs Baptist Church, First Baptist Church Doglas, Ariam Baptist Church and Carlisie Baptist Church

Funeral services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas

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Wymon Bolton Jr, 48 of Shelbyville passed away Thursday evening in Longview. Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Triumph Church in Center. The body will lay in state from 12-1 at the Church. Wake will start at 7 p.m. Interment will be at Bennett Chapel Cemetery in Shelbyville. Officiating will be Prince Howrd Clowdy.

Wymon Bolton Jr. is survived by:

2 Sons; Wymon Bolton III of Houston and Willie Bolton of Dallas.

1 Grandchild

Father, Waymon Bolton of Shelbyville

Mother, Hazel Bolton of Shelbyville

4 Sisters; Lenola Wyatt-Tutt of Shelbyville, Shonina Lightfoot of Arlington, Cynthia Howard of Center and Shelia Woodard of Mansfield, Texas.

4 Brothers; Cornett Bolton of Sasche, Texas, Darron Bolton of Ft. Worth, Joe Bolton of Shelbyville and Tracy Bolton of Center.

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03/21/2010

Corine Baker Thompson, 92 longtime resident of the Broaddus Community (San Augustine County), passed away March 19, 2010, in Beaumont, Texas.

A native of Broaddus, Texas, San Augustine County, she was born to Leona (West) Baker and William Baker on October 7, 1917. She was a homemaker, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Pineland.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Don Faulk, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Pineland officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebron Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas.

Her survivors include: Son and Daughter-in-Law: Tommy and Linda Thompson of Beaumont; Grandsons and wives: David and Carolee Thompson of Beaumont, John and Michelle Thompson of Beaumont; Great-Grandchildren: Ainsley Liann, Jack Michael, Reagan Lynn and Travis John;

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leona (West) Baker and William Baker, and her husband, William Hilton Thompson, and a son, Bobby Dean Thompson

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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Mrs. Clotilde White, 87 of San Augustine, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010, in San Augustine.

A native of San Augustine County, Texas, she was born to Pricilla (Lunt) Williams and John Thomas Williams on January 30, 1923. She was an retired Office Manager for a local insurance company, and a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in San Augustine

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the Christ Episcopal Church in San Augustine with Rev. Patsy Barham officiating.

Her suvivors include: Daughter: Rhonda Hollaar and her husband, Pieter of Huntsville, Sons: John Frankin White and his wife, Barbara-Bowman White of Cypress, and William Byron White of Round Rock; Sister: Gladys Renfroe of San Augustine; Granddaughter: Annerieke Hubbard and her husband, Mark of Arlington, Great-Grandchildren: Ashton Hubbard of Monroe, and Madeline Hubbard of Arlington.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. White in 1997.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com

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03/19/2010

Jack Cannon, 94, of the Hurstown Community, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born November 12, 1915 to Vessie C. and Lela (Brittain) Cannon. He worked many years as the Shelby County Commissioner for Pct. 2 and he was member of Ephesus Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Vessie & Lela Cannon, Grandson, Chris Cannon, Daughter-in-law, JoAnn Cannon, Brother, Charles Cannon and 2 Sisters, Blanche Munnerlyn and Neva Windham.

He is survived by:
Wife of 74 years:
Odell Cannon of the Hurstown Community
2 Sons:
Jackie Cannon of Huxley
Calvin Cannon & wife, Sandy of Troup
Daughter:
Sherry Neal & husband, Dennis of St. Francisville, LA
6 Grandchildren:
Clay Cannon & wife, Tammy of Whitehouse
Chip Cannon & wife, Tammy of Troup
Cole Wilson of Baton Rouge, LA
Resse Wallace of Baton Rouge, LA
Zack Wallace of St. Francisville, LA
Katy Adams & husband, Ben of St. Francisville, LA
10 Great Grandchildren
Nephew:
Mike Munnerlyn & wife, Wendy of Texarkana
2 Nieces:
Cathy Taylor & husband, Paul of Shelbyville
Judy Fleming & husband, Johnny of Shelbyville
Pallbearers:
Jack Lout, Jimmy Lout, Paul Putman
Cecil Goings, Rusty Jones and Mac Warren
Honorary Pallbearers:
Paul Taylor, Joe Taylor, Adam Jernigan and James Miles

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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03/18/2010

Patsy Ann Phillips, 63, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at her home. She was born July 18, 1946 in Brownwood to Homer D. Burns and Patricia Jean Spinks. Ms. Phillips was a loving mother & grandmother.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, March 19, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Rick Martinez officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Steven Ham, Tim Wheless, Scott Matthews, Mark Matthews, Michael Bates and James Leggett.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Samantha Matthews & husband Danny of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Jeffrey Matthews, Jessica Matthews Blaylock, Hayden Matthews, Sawyer Mathews, Madison Matthews and Mackenzie Matthews.

Niece, Jennifer Smith

Nephew, Eric Snyder

Also a host of friends

Preceded in death by:
Mother, Patricia Wagner
Step-Father, Richard Wagner
Sister, Barbara Snyder

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Margaret Alexander Lowe, 65, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at her home. She was born November 22, 1944 in Houston to Jefferson Alexander and Mary M. Johnson Alexander. Mrs. Lowe was a member of the First Baptist Church in Logansport.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, March 19, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Logansport with Rev. Charles Hall and Rev. Lance Cypert officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

She is survived by: Husband, Jerry Lowe of Logansport

Daughters: Cheryl Harvey & husband Mike of Joaquin, Valarie Kirkwood & husband Jackie of Tenaha, Laura Settle & husband Eddy of Stonewall and Virginia Adkison & husband William of Mansfield.

Grandchildren: Miranda Suzann Shadburn & husband Chris of Mansfield, Johnathan Lee Harvey of Joaquin, Jerred Wright Harvey of Joaquin, William Dakota Adkison of Mansfield, Mason Alexander Adkison of Mansfield, Krista Stutts & husband Clint of Malakoff, Jeff Kirkwood & wife Shanna of Dripping Springs, Justin Kirkwood & wife Catherine of Lufkin and Shelby Thompson of Malakoff.

Great Grandchildren: Gabriel Kirkwood, Logan Kirkwood and Abigail Kirkwood.

Special Grand-God Child: Malena Wilson

Siblings: Ernest Alexander & wife Glenola of Katy, Mary Ann Gaston of Shreveport and Alice Faye Bates & husband Herman of Logansport.

Preceded in death by: Sisters: Florine Jones, Christine Keels and Katherine Wheless.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Kenneth Wayne McCollister, passed away Feb. 28, 2010. Services were Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Triumph The Church & Kinddom of God in Christ. Minister Sherman Kossie officiating and Presiding Elder Johnny Wilson Sr. gave the Eulogy. Interment was at Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas. Arrangements were entrusted to Hicks Mortuary in Center.

He was born to Myrtle Lee Fountain and Raymond McCollister on August 13, 1948, in Center, Texas. He joined Mt. Zion CME Church at an early age and later rededicated his life to Jesus Christ. He served on the steward board at Mt. Zion.

Kenneth graduated from C.H. Daniels High School in 1967. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Kenneth married Hattie Netherly of Shelbyville and to this union one child was born.

Kenneth was employed at Center Plywood for many years until he retired early due to failing health. He was a handy at numerous carpentry jobs, provided taxi service and was willing to lend a helping hand.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Mac Curtis Buckley; one Aunt, Margie Brown; one Uncle, Norman Fountain and one Nephew, Vincent McCollister.

Kenneth leaves to cherish his memories: Parents, Myrtle Lee Mosby and Raymond McCollister of Center; three Daughters, Catina Henson (Willis) of Arlington, Karla McCollister and Kamille McCollister of Center; two Brothers, Ray Dean McCollister of Lufkin and Johnny Glenn Mosby (Cathy) of The Colony; three Sisters, Joyce Johnson of Center, Charlotte Kossie (Sherman) of Nacogdoches, and Charlotte box of Atlanta, GA: 2 Grandchildren, Alexia and Jordan Henson of Arlington: 4 Aunts, Ann P Turner of Dayton OH. Maxiene Greer of Lufkin, Onnie B Alexander of Carthage and Gwendolyn Garrett (C.W.) of Center; one Uncle, Billy Earl Waterhouse of Dayton, OH; special friend Robert Lynn Johnson of Center and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Rex Cammack, age 74 of Houston, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.

Graveside Service will be 10:00am, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Old Center Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday at 9:00 am at Mangum Funeral Home. The Procession to Old Center Cemetery will leave from Mangum Funeral Home at 9:30 am on Saturday.

He was born February 28, 1936 in Shelby County to Parents James Buford & Callie Ann (Hutto) Cammack. He was an Attorney in Houston for many years.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, James Buford & Callie Ann Cammack.

He is survived by :
Son, Jake Cammack and Wife, LeAnn of Austin

Grandson, Matthew Gregory Cammack

Caring companion, Glenda King of Houston

Jake's Mother, Marge Cammack of Zavalla

Numerous Cousins and Friends

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Tx. You may sign the online registry at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

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3/17/2010

Wyceil Durham, 80, passed away March 11, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.

Services will be Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Assembly of God Church in Timpson with Pastor Cedric Grace officiating and Elder Marvin Jackson doing the Eulogy.

On May 4, 1929 Wyceil Yarbrough was born to Matt Yarbrough and Juanita Collins Yarbrough. She joined Clayton Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Timpson and served faithfully as Church Secretary for a number of years until her health failed. Her favorite song was "I made a vow to the Lord and I won't turn back."

She is preceded in death by: both her parents; husband Arthur C. Durham; two children, Cottrell McClendon and Joe Durham; two grandchildren, Eddie Cross Jr. and Stephanie Curtis; and two special friends, Lura Thompson and Geneva Jackson.

She leaves to cherish her memories:
Six children, Dist. Missionary Barbara (Elder Marvin) Jackson of Timpson, Jennifer (Steve) Earl of Houston, Evangelist Missionary Rusby adn Deacon Johnny Furch of Fort Worth and Salatha Garrett of Nacogdoches.
Fifteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren.
A very special friend, Mother Ludene Driver
A host of relatives and friends
A special daughter-in-law, Saundra mcClendon Cooper
And her Clayton Temple Church Family.

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3/16/2010

Charles Ray Conway, 76, of Center, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Green Acres Nursing Home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery with Military Honors under the direction of VFW Post #8904. Visitation will be Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born October 16, 1933 in Joaquin to Charles B. and Hylma (Truitt) Conway. He was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church. He retired as a Boiler Technician 1st class from the US Navy after 20 years of service. He also retired from S.F.A where he worked in the Physical Services Department and he also worked for Brown & Root and E.L. Bruce.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, C.B. & Hylma Conway.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Peaches Conway of Center
Son:
Charles Ray Conway, Jr. & wife Tracy of Seattle, WA
Daughter:
Jamie Keough & husband, Paul of Dallas
2 Granddaughters:
Cynthia Conway Brione & husband, Dago of Hidalgo, Mexico
Brianna Conway of Seattle
1 Great Granddaughter:
Tania Brione
Brother:
Jack Conway & wife, Nelda of Gary
Brother:
Bob Conway & wife, Zoe Ann of Jacksonville
Sister:
Cherrie Clarke & husband, Curtis of Midolthian
Pallbearers:
Scott Conway, James Welch, Kim Welch,
Kenny Hillard, David Whitlock and Basel Slatter

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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Mr. Gilbert Rhodes, 67, of Timpson, TX, passed away March 15, 2010, in Garrison, TX. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

A memorial service for Gilbert Rhodes will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, will be in charge of arrangements.

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JoAnn Baker, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Brookside Memorial Park in Houston. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born April 28, 1932 to Earnest and Gladys (Besson) Cunningham. She retired as a Sr. Master Sgt from the US Air Force after 21 years of service.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Earnest and Gladys Cunningham, Sister, Carlyn Brown and Sister-in-law, Joyce Cunningham.

She is survived by:
2 Brothers:
Jim Cunningham of Huxley
Jerry Cunningham of Center
Nieces:
Brenda Alford & husband, Keith of Center
Linda Breithaupt & husband, Johnny of Houston
Debra Freeman & husband, George of Manvel
Vicki Adams & husband, Mark of Manvel
Great Nieces & Nephews
Barbara Alford of Center
Kayla Alford of Center
Jennifer Breithaupt of Houston
Luke Shipley of Manvel
Logan Shipley of Manvel
Special Friends:
Sharron Boyung of Center
Jan Gordon of Phoenix, Arizona
Pallbearers:
Keith Alford, Luke Shipley, Logan Shipley,
Johnny Breithaupt, George Freeman and Mark Adams

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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Dorothy Andrews Fenley, 68, of Center, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at her residence. She was born November 2, 1941 in Center to Stokley Hunt Andrews and Dorothy Adele Tomlin Andrews. Ms. Fenley was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Charles Hannah and Rev. Franklin D. Battles officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County.

She is survived by:

Daughters
Kathleen Fenley of Center
Sharon Fenley Hooper of Snook
Tammy Fenley of Center

Grandchildren:
Shyanna Hooper
Dillon Hooper
Shane Fenley
Seth Robins

Great Grandchildren:
Connor Fenley
Brendan Robins

Granddaughter-in-law: Jennifer Arrington Fenley

Step-Great-Grandchildren
Kameron Arrington
Baleigh Carrell

Sisters
Loyce Johnson and husband Fred L. of Center
Mauddie Gilchrist of Center

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Dewey Eugene “Gene” Fenley
Parents, Stokley and Adele Andrews
Brother, Doug Andrews

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Clara Odell Sims, 75, of Nacogdoches, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She was born October 13, 1934 in Shelby County to Henry H. Meyers and Louie Sumner Meyers. Ms. Sims was a very active member of Victory Tabernacle in Carthage.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Riley Dufrene, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery.

She is survived by:

Sons:
Rickey Sims & wife Bonnie of Huxley
Danny Sims & wife Christine of Nacogdoches
Jeffery Sims & wife Yvette of Shelbyville

Daughter, Laurie Sepulvado of Carthage

Numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren

Brother, G.C. Meyers of Center

Also a number of other relatives

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Travis Sims
Daughter, Malinda Louise Sims
Son, David Sims
Brother, M.L. Meyers

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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03/15/2010

Frank M. Brown, 84, of Center, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010. He was born November 13, 1923 to Frank and Mattie Brown.

Funeral was held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 1:00.

F.M. Joined Mt. Gillion Baptist Church at an early age and later attended Blount Chapel Baptist Church until his health failed.

He was united in Holy Matrimony to Johnnie V. Daniels Brown. She preceded him in death on March 31, 1983.
He was preceded in death by the late Margie Waterhouse Brown.

Also preceding him in death were four sisters, two brothers, and one son:
Selee, Selece, Ruby, and Dove (sisters); Willis and JW (brothers); Allen Wayne Brown (son).

F.M. Leaves to cherish his memory:
Two sons, Eugene Brown (Jacquelyn) of Gilmer, Tx; Jimmy Hinson (Carolyn) of Center, Tx. ; one daughter Ann Bell (Odell) of Center, Tx. Eleven grandchildre, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces , nephews, relatives and friends.

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Thelma McDaniel Delaney, 84, of Center, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010, at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine. She was born June 17, 1925 in Shelby County to Fred McDaniel and Della Goodman McDaniel. Ms. Delaney was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, March 15, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Jason Delaney, Donald Sigler, Brian Sigler, Bobby Kennon, John Black, and Tom Kimbro

She is survived by:
Son, Charles Delaney & wife Judy of Huxley

Brothers:
Fred McDaniel & wife Mary of Center
Vanard McDaniel & wife Dee of California
Sister, Azell Calwell of Ft. Worth

Grandchildren:
Patricia Merliss
Ellen Kennon
Jason Delaney

Great Grandchildren:
Christy Waller
Adrien Merliss
Anna Merliss

Preceded in death by:
Husband of 52 years, Johnny Delaney
Daughter, Estelle Schwartz
Sisters, Ruby Nichols and Lois Amburn
Online condolences & tributes can be sent a www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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03/12/2010

Rev. Felix Windham, 91, of Joaquin, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Pine Grove Nursing Center. He was born May 12, 1918 in Shelby County to Jarrett Jackson Windham and Carrie Moody Windham. Rev. Windham pastored several churches in Shelby and San Augustine counties, including Hawthorne, Old Home, Pine Ridge, Mt. Horeb and several others. He, along with Walker Ledford and J. Carroll Chadwick formed a mission of Firsr Baptist Center at Jarrett Windham’s house in 1959, later moving the church to Haslam, where it later became First Baptist Church Haslam. Rev. Windham was currently a member of First Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Paul Silvey and Rev. Welton Blackmon officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

He is survived by:

Son, Fisher Windham of Joaquin

Daughters:
Hazel Miller & husband David of Joaquin
Patsy Riley & husband Danny of Mineola
Mary Cummings & husband Kenneth of Joaquin
Sue Gill & husband Leslie of Tenaha
Kay DeSoto & husband Frankie of Joaquin

Seventeen Grandchildren

Thirty Four Great Grandchildren

One Great Great Grandchild

Sisters-in-Law:
Myrtle Windham of Joaquin
Yvonne Connell of Houston
Gloria Windham of Mansfield, Louisiana

Brothers-in-Law:
Dave Connell & wife Azalee of Holden, Louisiana
Delvin Connell & wife Mary of Cut Off, Louisiana

Special friend, Fran Clark of Center

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Anner Dee Connell Windham
Son, Charles Windham
Great Grandson, Evan Daniels

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Thelma Delaney, age 84 of Center, passed away Friday envening March 12, 2010 at Twin Lakes Nursing Home in San Augustine.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Watson and Sons Chapel, with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Thelma wa a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Survivors include:
Son: Charles Delaney and wife Judy of Huxley
Brothers: Fred McDaniel and wife Mary of Center, Vanard McDaniel and wife Dee of California
Sister: Azell Calwell of Ft. Worth, Texas

3 Grandchildren, Patricia Merliss, Ellen Kennon and Jason Delaney
3 Great Grandchildren, Christy Waller, Adrien Merliss and Anna Merliss

Pallbearers will be:
Jason Delaney, Donald Sigler, Brian Sigler, Bobby Kennon, John Black and Tom Kimbro

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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Ettie S. Oswalt, 102, of Center, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 at her residence.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jack Forbis and Bro. Ed McRae officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born September 6, 1907 in Shelby County to Thomas and Wealthy (Vaughn) Strong.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Thomas and Wealthy Strong, Husband, Bud Oswalt and Son, Dennis Oswalt.

She is survived by:
Son:
C.C. Permenter & wife, Mary Lou of Dallas
Son:
Danny Oswalt & wife, June of Chapman
Daughter-in-law:
Maxine Oswalt of Lufkin
Grandchildren:
Danny Joe Oswalt
Mary Shala Oswalt Crow & husband, Kelly
Janise Marie Permenter
Great Grandchildren:
Danny Chase Oswalt & Lance Oswalt
Kaitlyn Crow & Travis Crow
Brandi Haltom & husband, Elliott
James Edwards
4 Great Great Grandchildren
Numerous Step-Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Great Great Grandchildren

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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Eddie Earl Hudspeth, 65, of Center, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1944 in Shelby County to William Eddie Hudspeth and Mavy Ella Hooper Hudspeth. He was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, March 12, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Old Sardis Cemetery in San Augustine County.

He is survived by:
Daughter, Tressa Pritchett & husband James of Channelview Son, John Eddy & wife Madge of Salt Lake City, Utah

Grandchildren:
Tawny Kay Morgan Aaron Andrew Morgan Ily Jade Creast Maran Eddy Three Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Frances Mae Clark of Pasadena Claudia McClelland & husband Tommy of Center Nina Walker & John Miles of Center

Brothers:
Jesse James Hudspeth & wife Sandy of Center Frank Hudspeth & wife Debbie of Center Paul Hudspeth & wife Shannon of Center Henry Hudspeth & wife Shelly of Center Yancy Hudspeth & wife Christina of Center

Uncle:
Jack Hudspeth & wife Jean of Jacksonville Aunt, Ann Richardson of Frankston Good Friends, Wayne & Phyllis Powdrill

Also numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Eddie Hudspeth and Mavy Ella Hooper Hudspeth Son, Eddie Dewayne Hudspeth

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com..

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03/10/2010

Albert H. Burns, 85, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at a Nacogdoches health care facility. He was born September 30, 1924 in Tenaha to Robert E. Burns, Sr. and Ruby Lee Wooten Burns. Mr. Burns was a member of the Tenaha Class of 1942, the year they won the Bi-District Championship, and a member of the Tenaha High School Hall of Fame. Mr. Burns was a WWII veteran, having served with the 17th Bomber Group, 34th Squadron in the European Theatre. He was a member and past Post Commander of the American Legion Post 520. Mr. Burns was a member of the Men’s III Sunday school class at First Baptist Church of Tenaha, and had been a Deacon there since 1967. He was one of the longest active licensed real estate agents in Texas, having owned and operated Burns Real Estate since 1947. Mr. Burns was also the past owner and publisher of The East Texas Light. For many years he was a Tenaha City Council member. He was a former member and president of the Tenaha ISD School board, and very active in public service. For many years he was active in the East Texas timber industry. Mr. Burns was a trusted steward of Tenaha and East Texas lore.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, March 12, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Rev. Russ Atwood, Rev. Raymond Guthrie and John Scull officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Andrews, Joshua Andrews, Matthew Burns, Blake Smith, Larry Parkman, and Michael Parkman. Honorary pallbearers will be the Honorable Mayor George Bowers and the Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Tenaha.

He is survived by:
Daughter, Linda Burns Carnahan of Duncanville

Sons:
R.E. “Bob” Burns of Tenaha
Albert Barry Burns & wife Lisa of Plano

Grandchildren:
Michelle Smith & husband Blake of Falls Church, Virginia
Josh Andrews of Duncanville
Jeremy Andrews of Duncanville
Matthew Burns & wife Jill of Euless
Kennedy Burns of Plano
Albert Cooper Burns of Plano

Great Grandchildren:
Madeleine Smith of Falls Church, Virginia
Henry J. Smith of Falls Church, Virginia
Sister, Elizabeth W. Neel of Lufkin
Brother, Robert Emmett Burns, Jr. & wife Helen of Hewitt

Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Wife of 59 years, Virginia Parkman Burns
Sister, Mary Wynne Tadema
Brother, John W. Burns

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made the First Baptist Church in Tenaha to help continue Mr. Burns legacy of community and public service.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Johnnie Sue Cameron, 63, of Center, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1947 in Cherokee County to Ike Quinn and Etta May Quinn.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

She is survived by:
Husband, Mark Cameron of Center

Daughters:
Billie Sue Krow & husband David of Henderson
Rebecca Bailey of Carthage

Sons:
Lynn Emmons & wife Melinda of Henderson
Johnny Ray Emmons & wife Debra of Carthage
Sammy Emmons & wife Holly of Pinehill
Marcus Cameron & wife Krissi of Center

Grandchildren:
Brandon Lee Cameron, Katelynn Christine Cameron, Kailee Michelle Cameron, Ashley Emmons, Michael Emmons, Tiffany Cotton, Brandon Cotton, Brandie Cotton, Christopher Cotton, Brandy Emmons, Jimmy Lynn Emmons, Stephen Emmons, William Emmons, Tiffany Emmons, Jessica Emmons, April Faulk, Henry Faulk, Crystal Allred, Cheyenne Allred, Diane Allred, Jennifer Crisp, Wade Crisp, Beth Crisp, Brad Crisp, Jackie Emmons, Donald Emmons, Larry Emmons, Melissa Emmons, and Bear Emmons

Great Grandchildren:
Aiden Bing and Caden Emmons

Brothers:
Ike Quinn, Jimmy Quinn, Shorty Quinn

Sisters:
Virginia Doles, Grace Steadman, Helen Peterman, Lou Heath

Also numerous other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Ike Quinn and Etta May Quinn
Brother, Gerald Quinn

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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03/06/2010

Mable Williams, was born to the late Charlie Oliphant and Ollie M. Buckley, on May 12, 1922. She departed her walk with Jesus on earth, March 6, 2010.

She was preceded in death by
Husband: Furman Williams
Nieces: Marie Lister and LaRhonda Redmond

Survived by:
Son: Billy Williams of San Antonio, Texas
Five Grandchildren: Cornelius Williams (Belinda) of San Antonia, Texas, Omeshia Williams of Nacogdoches, Frankie Williams of California, Joey Williams of California and Tony Williams of California.
Two Sister: Marie Hubbard of Center and Louise Straughter of Big Springs
Two Brothers: Purliss Oliphant of Huntington and Benny Lee Cotton
Three Nieces: Mary R Garrett and Karen Jackson both of Center and Laretha Williams of Dallas.
Special Friend: Bobby Dale Johnson of Center.

Pallbearers will be the Nephews
Honorary pallbearers are Friends of the Family and Deacons of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

Services will be held 1:00 pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery

Arrangements entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center.

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03/05/2010

Blanch Campbell Biggar, 67, of Center, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010, at her home. She was born December 20, 1942 to William Dwight Campbell and Annie Lila Gillis Campbell. Ms. Biggar was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. She was a retired teacher, having taught for Center ISD.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, March 8, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Marlin Freeman officiating. Interment will follow at Sand Hill Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Robert Payne, Lynn Johnson, KC Campbell, Eric Wilkins, Ronnie Youngblood, Stuart Stanley, and Brandon Pennick.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Shirley Luna & husband Ricky of Nacogdoches

Son, James Biggar of Center

Grandchildren:
Lonnie Luna II of Nacogdoches
Jacob Luna of Nacogdoches
Rachel Luna of Nacogdoches
Lila Catherine Huai Biggar of Lusby, Maryland
Carolyn Elizabeth-Jie Biggar of Lusby, Maryland

Daughter-in-Law, Judith Biggar of Lusby, Maryland

Preceded in death by:
Former husband, Hubert Earl Biggar
Son, Dwight Biggar

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Yvonne Jones Fults, 83, of Mt. Herman, formerly of Splendora, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 4, 2010. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Yvonne was born on February 17, 1927 to Calvin and Julie Jones. She was the youngest of nine children and a twin to brother, Leon. Her family and friends will lovingly remember her as a Maw Maw or Granny. She was always ready to give a smile, hug, or a word of encouragement when needed. Her love of God, family, friends and fishing with her long time friend, Idell Fults, was something she held dear. Mrs. Fults was a member of First Baptist Church in Splendora.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Mary Ann Wehmeyer and husband Ray of Navasota

Granddaughters:
Jackie Hampton of Kingwood
Beckie Dewvall and husband Dave of Channelview
Jennifer Sealy and husband Jack of Kalispell, Montana

Grandson, Troy Benton Fults of Temple

Great Grandsons:
Jon Dewvall, Thomas Fults, and Jackson Sealy

Great Granddaughters:
Taylor Files, Erika Hampton, Casey Sealy, Jordin Sealy

Also numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Her family would like to thank the folks of Pine Grove Nursing Center, and the Hospice folks from Life Care Health Services of Nacogdoches.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Life Care Health Services, 320 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Calvin and Julie Jones
Husband of 49 years, Troy Fults
Sons, Alton Fults and Jimmy Ray Fults

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Dewain Halliburton, 69, of Center, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born February 20, 1941 in Center to Elvis B. Halliburton and Myrtle Sumner Halliburton. Mr. Halliburton was a member of Center Bible Fellowship.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, March 5, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ron Luman officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Sean Harris, Dustin Harris, Chris Harkness, Brandon Gray, Brian Walden, Brian Harkness, Anthony Harkness, and Anthony Olivas. Honorary pallbearers will be Carlton Harkness, Steven Harkness, Michael Liem, Kevin Rash, Landon Rash, Kyle Rhodes, Howard Johnson and Saul Betancour.

He is survived by:

Wife, Delores Halliburton of Center

Sister, Nelda Liem of Center

Mother-in-Law, Thelma Harkness of Center

Brothers-in-Law:
Billy Harkness & wife Sandra of Center
Wayne Harkness & wife Shirley of Center
Joe Harkness & wife Ricky Kay of Austin
Ricky Harkness & wife Carolyn of Center

Sisters-in-Law:
Peggy Smith of Center
Linda Walden & husband Bob of Austin
Anitra Harris & husband Terry of Carthage

Beloved Pets:
Dog, Angel
Kitten, Katy

Also a number of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by:
Father, Elvis B. Halliburton
Mother, Myrtle Ingham & step father, Charlie
Brother-in-Law, Dan Liem

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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NaTayia Charnae Horton, 22 of Center, passed away February 20, 2010. NaTayia Charnae Horton was born to Elizabeth Horton Cartwright and the late James Earl Garner August 10, 1987. She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 2006. She received a certificate in Armed Certificate from the Security Academy of Texas in Houston, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her father Mr. James Earl Garner, grandfather Archie Lister, nephew Darvis Anthony Jr. (ManMan), and grandfather Lushie Garner.

She leaves to cherish her memories:
Mother, Elizabeth Horton Cartwright
Grandmothers, Ernestine Lister and Lonie Garner
Grandfathers, Paster Ray Dixon and Joseph Rason
Sisters, Angela Dickson (Robert) and Christina Horton (Jarvis) both of Center Texas, and Latonia Thomas of Nacogdoches, Texas
Brothers, Bernard Garner of Mansfield, LA, Arthur (Nose) Sutton (Storie) of Houston, Texas, Lil Marvie Davis of San Augustine, Texas.
A host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Cousins.
Special friends: Seymone, Courtney, Ponda, Tyrell, Philvonte, Khasaylon, Steve Parks.
Special cousins: Jerry Parks, Charleston Jackson, Shon Nelson, Zackery Parks, Tim Polly, Fred Sparks, LaRay Sparks, and Vincent Latham.
Godmother, Rochelle Jones.

Services were held at Triumph the Church & Kingdom of God in Christ, Center, Texas with Prince Howard Cloudy, Pastor and Pastor William Nash, officiating. Interment was at Thompson Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

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Lee S. Garrett, 81, passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 at her home. Ms. Lee S. Garrett was born on Thursday, April 12, 1928 below Prospect at Clarence Crump's Place in Tenaha, Texas to the parents of Alex "Bud" and Dollie Garrett. She completed the 8th grade at Buena Vista Schools. She joined in fellowship and was a faithful member until death of New Prospect Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas.

Lee S. faithfully served as President of the Senior Choir, President of the Kitchen Committee, Sunday School Secretary and Church Treasurer. She worked as a private housekeeper for over 40 years. She loved her employers and they also loved her. She has often said, "I put my trust in God- I know He's able. I want my soul ready." She lived her life - she was a Sister, a counselor, a confidant, an advisor, someone you could trust - she was a friend, and she was ready.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Dollie Garrett; brother, Jay Henry Garrett; sisters, Ola Lee Garrett and Inez Garrett Beasley.

She leaves to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services were held Saturday, February 27, 2010 at noon at Friendship Baptist Church, Bobo Community, Tenaha, Texas with Reverend C.L. Richard officiating and Reverend Rayford Carraway, eulogist. Interment was a Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas.

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

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03/03/2010

Mrs. Vena Brown 99, longtime resident of the Blackjack Community in Nacogdoches County, Texas, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 3, 2010, in Nacogdoches.

Vena was born to Sarah (Warr) Holloway and George Alphus Holloway on July 22, 1910, in the Ironosa Community in Shelby County, Texas. She had lived in the Chinquapin Community in San Augustine County with her family many years ago, and was a loving homemaker being a very loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother to her children, and grandchildren. She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in the Blackjack Community in Nacogodoches County.

Funeral Services will be on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, with interment following in the Attoyac Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas

Rev. Freeman Bryant will officiate at the service.

Her survivors include: Sons: Archie Brown of Tuscumbia,Alabama; Alfred Brown of Houston; Daughter: Ivern Shaw of Nacogdoches; Sons: Lenard Brown of Center,Harley Brown of Longview, Paul Brown of Garrison, Wayne Brown of Nacogdoches, Clarence Brown of Nacogdoches and Nolan Brown of Nacogdoches. Also she is survived by numerous grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Jake Brown, Daughter: Mattie Doyen, Sons: Norris Brown and Morris Brown, and a Daughter: Ruth Brown

Pallbearers will be Clayton Brown, Clinton Brown, Jerry Brown, Robert Holloway, Buddy Holloway, and Patrick Shaw; Honorary Pallbearers will be: Randall Metteauer and Bryan Metteauer

Visitation will be Saturday evening, March 6, 2010, from the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia, St., San Augustine, Texas.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

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03/02/2010

Ruth Alton Triana, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born April 23, 1932 in Nacogdoches to Richard Nelson and Mollie Heironimus Nelson.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Mary Lyles & husband Gene of Nacogdoches
Margaret Triana & James Martin of Joaquin

Sons:
Jerry Rankin of Nacogdoches
Ricky Rankin of Las Vegas, Nevada
Kenneth Triana of Starr, South Carolina
Gary Triana of Nacogdoches
John Milton Triana & wife Lori of Joaquin

Twelve Grandchildren

Thirteen Great Grandchildren

Preceded by:
Husband, John Triana

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Kathy Rowles, 49, of Center, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born January 28, 1961 in Center to Dale Ivan Rowles and Katharine Elaine Ross Rowles.

Mrs. Rowles has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 9:00 am, Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Joaquin with Bro. Mike Oliver officiating.

She is survived by:

Husband, Dallas Moles of Center

Daughter, Mandy Rowles of Jacksonville, Florida

Brother, Kenneth Rowles of Center

Sisters:
Valarie Johnson of Vidor
Sheila Wallace of Vidor

Mother, Elaine Rowles of Vidor

Also numerous other relatives, and a host of friends.

Preceded by:
Father, Dale Ivan Rowles

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

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Joyce Eaves Windham, 75, of Center, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010. She was born August 2, 1934 in Center to William Allen Eaves and Odell Spann Eaves. Mrs. Eaves was a member of Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. David Proctor and Bro. Don Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be James Daniels, Cory Weldon, Donnie Johnson, Ray Tindol, Charles Walker, Dale Hite, and Cory Aston.

She is survived by:

Husband, Pete Windham of Center

Sons
Greg Windham & wife Pam of Gary
Steve Windham & wife Selena of Center

Grandchildren:
Justin Windham & wife Carol
Kelly Duszik & husband Will

Great Grandchildren:
Kourtney Duszik
Kaylee Windham

Sister, Billie Davis & husband Charles of Center

Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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03/01/2010

Allen Glenn Hartley, age 71, of Nacogdoches passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010.

Services will be at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening, March 3, 2010 at Hawthorn Funeral Home

Mr. Allen Glenn Hartley was born July 11, 1938 in Panola County, Texas to the late Gertrue Creech Hartley Reeves of the Galloway Community and the late William Thomas Hartley, Jr. of Carthage, Texas. Allen was a graduate of Carthage High School with the class of 1958. He served his country willingly and proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army retiring after 30 years of faithful service with the rank of Major. He also retired from the city of Nacogdoches Water Department and the Nacogdoches Post Office. He loved his Country, his family, traveling all over the world making many friends along the way, fishing and hunting and visiting with his many friends. One of the most resent highlights of his life was attending the 50th reunion of his High School graduation visiting with his many friends of his past. Mr. Hartley was a member of the Masonic Lodge #579 of Columbus, Georgia, achieving the status of Master Mason. He was a kind gentle man, loving husband, father and grand father that will be greatly missed. .

Survivors Include:
Loving wife of 46 years: Mary Ruth Welch Hartley of Nacogdoches formerly of Carthage, Texas.
Children: Dana Jones Hartley
Stephanie Driver
William Thomas Hartley, III all of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren: Jennifer Jones Murphy and husband Wade of Lufkin, Karen Elizabeth Jones and Zachery
Allen Driver of Nacogdoches
Great Grandchildren: Hunter Murphy and Madison Murphy of Lufkin
Sister: Jeanette Carter and husband Daniel of the Galloway Community
Numerous nieces, nephews and special cousins.

THE BODY WILL LIE IN STATE: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Hawthorn Funeral Home.
THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS: 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday night at Hawthorn Funeral Home.

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Rodney Lynn Cooper, 53, of Orange, died Sunday, February 28, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Rev. Johnny Harrison of First Christian Church of Sour Lake.

A graveside service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Duncan Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Born in Orange, Texas on July 16, 1956, Rodney was the son of Earnest Edgar Cooper and Ruth Jeanette Duncan. Rodney wworked as a driller on a drilling rig and loved hunting, fishing canoeing, camping, and rebuilding computers. Rodney deeply loved his family, grandchildren and family pets.

He was preceded in death by his parents: and brother, David Eugene Cooper.
Rodney is survived by his wife of 24 years, Carol Cooper; daughter adn son-in-law, Alisha and Jerry Utley of Silsbee; and son Davey Cooper of Bonham.

Also surviving are his grandchildren, Zackary Wayne Utley; and sisters and brother-in-law, Earnestine and Lonnie Peveto of Orange, Peggy and Tommy Snider of Oranger, Barbara and Eddie Head of Orangefield, Teresa Whittaker of Orange and Shelia Barber of Orange.

Serving as pallbearers will be Davey Cooper, Jerry Utley, Jared Head, Corey Head, Chris Kyle and Eugene Trumble.

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Reba January James, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at her residence.

Her wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this time.

She was born October 6, 1932 to Condy and Maude (Evers) January. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Daughters of 1812, and the Daughters of the Confederacy, where she served as an officer in each organization. She was very active in the Shelby County Historical Society and she also spent much time with the renovation of the Shelby County Court House and in research for the Shelby County Museum.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Condy & Maude January, Husband, Donald James, Grandson, Brian McDonough and Brother, Doyle January.

She is survived by:
Daughter:
Terri Lynn McDonough of Center
Granddaughter:
Megan Brooke McDonough of Japan
Sister:
Wanda Ramsey of Beaumont

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

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Nicky Leon Rushing, 55, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Houston. Nicky was born in Center, Texas February 19, 1955, the son of Albert and Dura Mae Wheeler Rushing.

Nicky was a graduate of Center High School and went on to graduate from Stephen F. Austin. He taught school for over thirty-two years, spending the last twenty-eight of them at Hardin Middle School teaching science and computers. Nicky loved to ride motorcycles as well as work and repair computers.

He was preceded in death by his brother Albert Earl Rushing. He leaves behind his devoted wife of twenty-seven years Donna L. Rushing of Hardin, his beloved son, Andrew Phillip Rushing of Hardin, parents Albert and Dura Mae Rushing, brother Bill and wife Joann Rushing, sisters Francine and husband Don Gardner, Jeannie Runnells, Anita and husband Larry Jackson, Sherry and husband Charles Parks all of Center. In addition he leaves numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Nicky will be held Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 5-8pm at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis Liberty, Texas. A service will be held Monday, 4PM, March 1, 2010, at Hardin Baptist Church, Hardin, Texas. On Tuesday March 2, 2010 a funeral service will be held at 2PM, at Old Salem Missionay Baptist Church in Center, Texas with burial to follow in Old Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Friends and family may send their condolences online to www.allisonfuneralservice.com

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Dale Copelin, age 54, of Center, passed away Saturday evening February 27, 2010 in Center. He was born October 7, 1955 in Tyler Texas to Rayford Ewing Copelin and Margarett Dale Honea Copelin.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 1, 2010 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral Services will be 2:00pm Tuesday March 2, 2010 at the Watson and Sons chapel with Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be

Charles Barr, Mike Johnson, Bernard Metcalf, Terry Waldon, Clay Warren, and Paul Castillo.

Survivors include:

Wife:
Shonia Copelin of Center

Sons:
Cade Copelin of Center
Adam Copelin of Center

Daughter:
Jessica Greer & B.J. of San Augustine

Grandchildren:
Savannah Copelin
Jorden Bollier
Cassidy Greer

Brother:
Rayford Copelin & Alese of Center

Nephews:
Cameron Copelin & Stephanie of Center
Josh Windham of Bossier City
Colton Norton of Center
Caleb Norton of Center

Niece:
Kasie Waller of Center
Jennifer Sims of Shelbyville

Sister in law:
Lisa and Randy Robertson of Center
Tammie and Scott Jacobs of Woden

Brother in law:
Rodney Waller of San Augustine

Mother in law:
Maxie and Keith Chumley of San Augustine

Proceeded in death by:
Father, Rayford Ewing Copelin
Mother, Margarett Dale Honea Copelin

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Marty Doyle Bradshaw, 49, of Houston, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Houston. He was born July 31, 1960 in Center to Barney Doyle Bradshaw and Bobbye Ann Adams Bradshaw. Mr. Bradshaw was a member of the New Hope Congregation Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm, Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, March 1, 2010 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Verner officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.

Pallberarers will be Gary Frame, Jim Collins, David Adams, John Frame, Pete Andrews and Kevin L. Jones.

Survivors include:
Mother: Bobbye Emory and husband Bruce of Center
Son: Adam Doyle Bradshaw of Houston
Sisters: Sheila Bradshaw Jones and husband Kevin of Center and Dawn Collins and husband James of Center.

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Sally Bradshaw, Father Doyle Bradshaw, Grandparents Clayter and Fannie Adams, John and Essie Bradshaw.

Reolus Stevens, 89, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at her home. She was born December 8, 1920 in the Paxton community to Alvie George Thompson an Bertha Mae Coyle Thompson. She attended Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin. Mrs. Reolus Stevens was a full time mother and a Homemaker.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm, Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Monday, March 1, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Stevens, Scott Ramsey, Daniel Alford, Jeremy McDaniel, Marty McDaniel, Ken Alford, David Lee Stevens, Zac McDaniel, Holden Cummings and Chris Ramsey.

She is survived by:
Sons:
George Stevens and wife Nancy of Joaquin, Texas
Olan B. Stevens of Joaquin, Texas

Daughter:
Gay Alford and husband Darrell of Joaquin, Texas

10 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
3 Great Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Jimmie Haight of Joaquin, Texas
Clydia May Lawson and husband Tommy of Joaquin, Texas
Diann Smith and husband Jerry of Joaquin, Texas

A number of Nieces and Nephews along with many sister-in-laws and a host of family and friends.

Pereceded in death by
Husband Olan Stevens, 3 Brothers and 1 Sister

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

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Margaret Prycer Eakin, 94 years old, passed away February 27, 2010 at her home in Timpson, Tx. surrounded by her family. The family will welcome friends and loved ones on Monday, March 1st, to the rosary and visitation at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Services will be held at St. Mary Epiphany Catholic Mission, Timpson, on Tuesday, March 2nd, at 10:00am. The requiem mass will be celebrated by Father Jose Luis, Father Dev., and Father Basil. Burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson.

Mrs. Eakin was born on October 25, 1915 in Ragley, Tx. to Andy & Minnie Beasley Prycer. She was a member of St. Mary Epiphany Catholic Mission Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, J. Herbert Eakin.

She is survived by:
Son, John Prycer Eakin and Bootsie Eakin of Lufkin, Tx.
Daughter, Rebecca Eakin Simmons and husband, John Earl of Freeport, Tx.
Daughter, Janeice Eakin Carrington and Billy Carrington of Timpson, Tx.
Son, Tony Eakin and wife, Maureen of Terrell, Tx.
Son, Gregory Eakin and wife, Nancy of Longview, Tx.
Daughter, Monica Eakin Fitzgerald and husband, Brad of Timpson, Tx.
11 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren
Sister, Lettie Prycer Crausby and husband, Howard of Artesia, New Mexico.
Sister-in-law, Gloria Stilley Eakin of Kingwood, Tx.

Pallbearers (Grandsons): Joe Carrington, Bubba Carrington, Troy Eakin, Eric Simmons, Chris Carrington, John Paul Packard, Luke Packard, and James Eakin
Honorary Pallbearers: Margie Massey, Junior Sparks

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the John Herbert & Margaret Eakin Memorial Scholarship Fund at Texas State Bank of Timpson and St. Mary Epiphany Catholic Mission Church building fund in care of Janeice Carrington of Timpson, Tx.

Margaret Prycer Eakin was one of 11 children born to Andy & Minnie Beasley Prycer. She attended boarding school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Marshall, Tx. She later moved to Jacksonville, Tx. where she graduated high school and assisted her mother in running the Prycer Dairy. Her mother moved the family to Timpson, where Margaret met the man she would marry, John Herbert Eakin. The two were married December 24, 1936 in Nacogdoches, Tx. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in 1997. Margaret was a wife, mother, grandmother, and worked many years at Timpson ISD as a teacher’s aide and librarian. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, crocheting, was an avid reader, hosting family reunions, and collecting red dishes.

To convey condolences or to register on line, please visit www.taylorfh.net.