Obituaries
01/30/2021
Judie Irish, 77, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021, in Joaquin.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., January 31, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. David Long and Bro. Larry Andrews officiating. Interment will follow at Joaquin Community Cemetery in Joaquin.
Born June 9, 1943, in Mineral Wells, Judie is the daughter of the late A.D. Cockrell and Helen Jeans Cockrell. She worked as a beautician for many years and loved sewing, quilting, and traveling as a hobby. Judie served with Joaquin Christian Services and was a member of Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin, where she was involved with the Ladies Sunday school class.
She is survived by:
Her husband: Harold Irish of Joaquin
Children:
Ann and Marty McDaniel of Joaquin
Kristie and Scotty Cummings of Joaquin
Barry and Regina Irish of Pearland
Sandy and Mark Anderson of Bullard
James and Tammy Irish of Pearland
Laura Wilkerson of Pearland
Grandchildren:
Jeremy and Beth McDaniel Zac McDaniel
Maci McDaniel Holden
Brandi Cummings
Hailey Cummings
Sarah Irish
Steven Anderson
Jenny Anderson
Mason Irish
Haden Irish
Adam and Alana Wilkerson
Amanda Wilkerson
Great-grandchildren:
Kohen Cummings
Paisley Wilkerson
Everleigh Wilkerson
Sister: Sue and Joe Morris of Huxley
Brothers:
David and Betty Cockrell
Ray and Cindy Powdrill of Tatum
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her grandson, Josh Wilkerson; parents, A.D. Cockrell and Helen Jeans Cockrell Powdrill; stepfather, Lacey Powdrill; and brother, Dean Powdrill.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy McDaniel, Holden Cummings, Zac McDaniel, Steven Anderson, Mason Irish, Haden Irish, and Adam Wilkerson.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/30/2021
Mark Howard Wilson, 82, of Tenaha, Texas passed away on January 26, 2021 in Carthage, Texas. Born November 30, 1938 in his family home to Marcus Lafitte and Ada Lee Wilson in Paxton community of Shelby county, TX.
He arrived in the world as the middle child of 5 siblings. He always told stories of his Aunt Dollie’s general store and getting treats. Later on the Wilsons moved to Baton Rouge, LA, where Mark attended Istroma High school. On sunny summer afternoons he would often go to the Howell Park for a dip in the city pool. That’s where he met his future wife Anita Faye Pinell, he said she was a “Knock out”. As the year faded the Courtship continued to grow as they kept in touch by mail as he joined United States Air Force and eventually sent out to French Morroca, North Africa.
In May 1959, my mother had graduated and they married the next day in her parent’s home. 5 years later they began their family, the oldest daughter Terri Lynn and then Kimberly Ann. In 1975 Mark chose to raise his family in the country and leave the city. He bought land in Panola County from a cousin and built our loving home. While my mother was busy working my dad began a more permanent job at Martin lake for Texas utility as a maintenance mechanic and carpooled with the neighbor and friend of 15 years. Our father was a peaceful and loving man where he began giving out books and literature about our Savior Jesus Christ. He was always there to talk to and eager to listen. He supported various missionaries throughout his life. He loved to fish with our Mother and hunt.
His greatest joy in life was his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and later on his 7 great grandchildren. Our father was a builder who built his own home, His beloved friend and neighbor The Davis’s home and lastly his oldest daughter’s home.
Mark Howard was an ace mechanic, he would tear down and rebuild tractors, dozers, trucks, and race cars. He also was an excellent welder, building his own shop out of angle iron. His official trade was a pipefitter. He was a farmer and later after his first retirement He bought and owned a few tractor-trailer rigs as owner/operator for several companies and travel the US.
After losing his loving wife after 45 years, Our Dad continued to cross county drive and eventually retired again.
Mark was survived by:
His Daughters:
Terri Wilson of Carthage
Kim Robinson and Husband Jerry of Big Sandy
Grandchildren:
Brandon Wilson
Sarah Credeur and husband Clint
7 Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in death Parents, Marcus Wilson and Ada Wilson, Wife Anita Fay Wilson, Grandson Derek Moore and 3 sisters.
Pall Bearers, Braylen Moore, Jerry Robinson, David Gains, Brandon Wilson, Clint Credeur and Eric Cardwell.
Visitation will be held Sunday January 31, 2021 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM at Mangum Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held at 4:00PM Sunday January 31, 2021 at Willow Cemetery.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
01/28/2021
Lou Willie Cooks, 82, of Tenaha passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Graveside services will be 2pm on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at St. John Cemetery in Tenaha.
Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery in Tenaha with Rev. Chandler Pettis officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Sherry Cooks
Sons:
Jesse Lee Cooks of Tenaha
Jesse Earl Cooks of Tenaha
Jesse Cooks Jr. of Tenaha
Jesse John Cooks of Longview
Seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home.
01/27/2021
Clemon Earl McCoy, 83 years old, Passed away at Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital on Sunday January 17, 2021 at 10:25am.
He was born on November 12, 1937 in Center, Texas of Shelby County to Mother Beatrice Daniels-Suell (deceased) and Father Sonny Lee McCoy (deceased).
Clemon was united in holy matrimony for 45 years with his loving wife Joyce McCoy.
He is survived by:
Sisters:
Rosemary Stephenson of Nacogdoches
Billie Jean Harris of Center
Catherine Goodwin of Center
Dorothy Patterson of Dallas
Joyce Harrison of Dallas
Janice Jimerson of Dallas
Linda Wallace of Dallas
Joyce Daniels (sister-in-law) of Center
Children:
Garciano Kyles (deceased) wife Gwendolyn of Nacogdoches
Deborah Holliday spouse Michael of Biloxi, Mississippi
LaMeaka Tapley spouse Joseph of Balch Springs
Vince Fields of Galveston
Connor L. Veal (Godson) of Humble
A Memorial service & Balloon release in his honor will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Mt. Gillion, Baptist church from the hours of 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Reverend Gary Suell, officiant & Sharon Hamilton Mistress of Ceremony
Due to COVID 19, masks are required during the memorial services. All safety procedures are strictly enforced.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
01/27/2021
Retired Army Sergeant Bobby Norman Ray Nickerson, 55 of Lawton, Oklahoma, died January 16, 2021 at a local hospital in Lawton.
Funeral service will be Friday, January 29, 2021 at Westview Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. Elder Jonwesley Gatlin will be officiating.
On November 22, 1965, Bobby Norman Ray Nickerson was born in Center, Texas to R.L. and Melissa Nickerson.
Bobby accepted at an early age, attending church often.
Bobby is a 1985 graduate of Center High School in Center, Texas. After completing high school Bobby enlisted in the United States Army. He was a decorated veteran who served his country for nearly 22 years.
After many accomplishments and goals Bobby attended Great Plains Technical College for 4 years. Bobby had a passion for fishing and hunting. He loved being outdoors, socializing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents R.L. & Melissa Nickerson; sister Darlene Nickerson; niece Tamara Nickerson; aunts, Mary Harris, Mary Edwards, Kay Nickerson, and Dollie Mann; and uncles John Nickerson, Chester Smith, and Curtis Smith.
Sgt. Nickerson was an accomplished man, loving father, a leader, mentor, and a brave and honorable soldier.
Bobby leaves to cherish his memories:
Wife, Lucretia Nickerson
Two children, Jaylon and Jerome Lartigue
Brother, Robert Nickerson
Sisters:
Debra Nickerson
Laginia Weatherly (Donald)
A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, colleagues and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 1pm to 6pm.
Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and graveside. All safety procedures are strictly enforced.
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary, 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at http://www.hicksmortuary.net.
01/26/2021
Betty Nell Tutt, 83 of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at U.T. Health in Tyler.
Graveside service is at 1pm Thursday, January 28, 2021 at St. John Cemetery in Tenaha. Interment is at St. John Cemetery with Rev. Chandler Pettis officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Carolyn (Joe) Ward of Nacogdoches
Patsy Tutt of Tenaha
Teresa Tutt of Tenaha
Tracy Tutt of Tenaha
LaVerne Tutt of Tenaha
Sons:
Willie Tutt of Bossier City, LA
Chris Tutt of Tenaha
Michael Tutt of Lufkin
James C. Tutt of Tenaha
22 Granchildren, 30 Great-Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
01/26/2021
Betty Ann Parker Robertson, 88, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home.
Graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Carol Clifford Turner and Rev. Malcolm Monroe officiating.
Born September 24, 1932, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Betty is the daughter of George Duke Parker and Lennie Persis Barron Parker. She earned her Masters Degree and went on to become a teacher, teaching 4th grade at Center ISD for 38 years. Simultaneously, Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother or “Mur” to many children. Betty was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was active in Children, Youth, and Women’s Programs.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Amy Lyn Robertson of Center
Lea Ann Robertson of Center
Granddaughter, Ashlyn Forbis and husband Adam of Troup
Great-grandchildren, Landon Ray Forbis and Hudson Lane Forbis of Troup
Extended family:
Janet Gomez Romero and husband Guadalupe
Rudy Romero
Michelle Gomez
Fatima Romero
Carmen and Juan Navarro
Santiago Navarro
Jose Navarro
A number of nieces, nephews and other relatives, and a host of friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Harold Dean Robertson; brothers, Dan Parker and Guy Parker; sister, Ray Davis; and niece, Jane Ellen Jones.
In addition to flowers, memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist Church of Center. Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/25/2021
Alma "Grace" Goodwin, 83 of Timpson, died on January 24, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Grace was born to L.Z. Goodwin and Mazana Sanders, Goodwin in Center, Texas.
Funeral service will be Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Friendship Bobo at 11am with Rev. Jeremy Moore officiating and Rev. Charleston Johnson eulogist.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Kenneth Goodwin (Debra) of Timpson, Texas
Keith Riggins of Timpson, Texas
Roy Riggins (Linda) of Carthage, Texas
Stepsons:
Roger Grace of Timpson, Texas
Horace Grace of Killeen, Texas
Daughters:
Theresa Pitts of Timpson, Texas
Remona Taylor (Carl) of Missouri City, Texas
Lisa McClure (Aubrey “Petee”) of Timpson, Texas
Brother, Leonard Goodwin (Wilda) of Houston, Texas
Sisters:
Clara Johnson of Missouri City, Texas
Rosie Stephenson of Nacogdoches, Texas
Catherine Goodwin of Center, Texas
Horcey Hawkins of Morton, Texas
Lela Jenkins of Timpson, Texas
Visitation will be Friday, January 29, 2021 at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and graveside services. All safety procedures are strictly enforced.
Service entrust to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net.
01/25/2021
Imogene Davis Lawrence, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, in Nacogdoches.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with Bro. Wayne Binkley officiating.
Born December 2, 1929, in Huxley, Imogene is the daughter of the late R.E. Davis Jr. and Elnor Morris Davis. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church in Huxley.
She is survived by:
Children:
Cyndy Lawrence Sandidge and husband Bo
Lori Lawrence Hall and husband Rusty
Grandchildren:
Syndra and Harlie Aaron
Jessica and Michael Stark
Daniel and Jennifer Finefrock
Austin Finefrock
Hannah Hall
Great-grandchildren: Kolby, Brianna, Shelby, Maddi, and Carter
Sisters:
Bernadine Walley
Lorelei and Johnny Mathews
Phyllis and Larry Wandling
She is preceded in death by her husband, L.P. Lawrence; daughter, Eleanor Lawrence Finefrock; parents, R.E. Davis Jr. and Elnor Morris Davis; and brothers, Lynn Morris Davis, Jimmy Earl Young, and James E. (Sonny) Davis.
Pallbearers will be Larry O’Rear, Lynn Davis, Phillip Scarborough, Levi Willoughby, Hannah Hall, Kaley Nowicki, Daniel Finefrock, and Austin Finefrock.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
1/23/2021
Hurshel Armstreet, 91, of Gary, TX born January 14, 1930 to Ira and Odell Armstreet passed away January 22, 2021.
Graveside services will be held Monday, January 25, 2021 at 1 PM at Strong Cemetery in Huxley, TX. Visitation will be Sunday, January 24, 2021 from 6-8 PM at Mangum Funeral Home in Center, TX.
Mr. Armstreet served in the United States Marine Corp and worked for DuPont Chemical for 16 years. He greatly enjoyed helping the Woods Volunteer Fire Department and was an active member for 17 years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved to work crossword puzzles.
Mr. Armstreet is survived by:
his daughter Brenda Armstreet, of Gary, TX
Son, David Armstreet and Tommie Watson, Gary, TX
12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Syble Parker Armstreet; sons, Rickey and Danny Armstreet; daughter, Marty Walker; great granddaughter, Cierra Lunceford.
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.
1/23/2021
Maxine Moore Keiling, 92, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with Tim Perkins officiating. Family will meet at Watson & Sons Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m.
Born February 11, 1928, Maxine is the daughter of the late Marshall Chapman Thomason and Zora Lane Thomason. She was of the Church of Christ faith.
She is survived by:
Her children:
Tresa Ross Pearce and husband Billy of Center
Lynn Moore and wife Lucy Ann of Port Arthur
Debbie Childs and husband Albert of Arkansas
Stepsons:
Hans Keiling and wife Valerie of Leander
Johnny Moore of Mt. Ida, Arkansas
Grandchildren:
Stephanie Brungardt and husband Doug of Hays, Kansas
Steven Howard and wife Kim of Houston
Stacy Davids of Santa Fe
Jamie Lindsey and husband Thomas of San Augustine
Kristy Dunn of Charleston, Arkansas
Courtney Moore of Arkansas
Kateleen and Hanne Keiling of Leander
15 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, Marshall Chapman Thomason and Zora Lane Thomason; husband, Austin Moore; husband, Hans Keiling; and son, Mark Moore.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/22/2021
Mr. Dallas George Russell, age 78, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at his residence.
"George" was born December 5, 1942, in Angelina County, Texas, to parents Dallas and Marjorie Beckham Russell. George had lived most of his life in San Augustine County, Texas, before moving to Nacogdoches County, Texas, in recent years. He was a member of Stallings Drive Church of Christ.
At a young age, George began working with the Deep East Texas Electric Co-op before starting a long career with Southwestern Bell Telephone. He retired with 33 years of service with Southwestern Bell.
George was a member of Redland Masonic Lodge #3, Milam Masonic Lodge #2, and Swift Masonic Lodge #678. He retired from the San Augustine Volunteer Fire Department after several years of service. George served his community for a number of years on the San Augustine ISD Board of Trustees as well as a board member and active worker for youth baseball in San Augustine County.
His survivors include his wife of 58 years, Linda Russell of Nacogdoches, Texas; sons, Alan Russell and wife Sherri of Mount Enterprise, Texas, and Eric Russell of Euless, Texas; granddaughters, Kassie Clausen and husband Jeff of Douglass, Texas, and Kelsie Gill and husband Taylor of Mount Enterprise, Texas; a grandson, Kaleb-Andrew Russell of Mount Enterprise, Texas; and great-granddaughters, Lydia Clausen of Douglass, Texas, and Holynn Gill of Mount Enterprise, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Marjorie Russell; and his brothers, Ruben Russell, Garey Russell, and Gene Russell.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Graveside services are planned for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, located on State Hwy. 147 North in San Augustine, Texas, with Austin Wiggins officiating.
Pallbearers: Kenny Russell, Kyle Russell, Clem Russell, Greg Elliott, Brent Nicholson, Jeff Clausen, and Taylor Gill. Honorary pallbearers include Gerhardt Lamyuen, Durwood Hooper, Bill Barcheers, Dan Fussell, Carroll Wilburn, Oran Davis, Ron Cook, and members of Redland Lodge #3, Milam Lodge #2, and Swift Lodge #678.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.
01/22/2021
John Franklyn Mathews, age 71, of San Augustine, TX passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center, Texas.
Graveside service is 1pm Saturday, January 23, 2021, at St. Luke Cemetery with Rev. Orvin Garrett, Officiating. Visitation is from 9am until 12 noon on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Garner and Son Chapel.
He is survived by:
Daughter, Jessica Davis(Demarcus) of San Augustine, Texas
2 Granddaughters
Sister, Minnie Berry (Terry) of San Augustine, Texas
As well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Services are under the direction of Garner and Son Chapel, San Augustine, Texas.
01/22/2021
Gustavus Netherly, 65 of Center, died on January 20, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Netherly was born on February 4, 1955.
Graveside service will be Sunday, January 24, 2021 at East Liberty Cemetery in the East Liberty Community at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Steven G. Standley will be officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Sheretta Netherly
Sons:
Tremaine Hewitt of Center, Texas
Justin Netherly of Baytown, Texas
Orlandus Garrett of Roundrock, Texas
Cameron Lathan of Houston, Texas
Brother, Weldon Greer Jr. of Center
Special Nephew and Niece:
Michael (Shonda) Greer
La Toya Greer
Uncle, Lawrence Ray Netherly of Center
Special Aunt, Ozell Garrett of Shelbyville
Mother-in-law, Mary (Howard) Garrett of Center
Sister-in-law, Sherry (Barry) Garrett-Miller of Richmond
Special Friend, Vernon Garrett of Lufkin
Visitation will be Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and graveside services. All safety procedures are strictly enforced.
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net.
01/21/2021
Thelma Miller Moore, 85, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on January 19th, 2021. Born September 17th, 1935, in Bossier City Louisiana, Thelma is the daughter of James Paul Miller and Opal Era Miller.
Graveside Service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park, Nacogdoches, Texas.
Thelma was a long time resident of Bossier City, LA.
Thelma was survived by:
Daughter, Debbye Knotts
Grandchildren: Brandy Hammons, (Jason Lamar), Danielle Knotts, Shannon Knotts, Carrie Reiser and Mark
4 Great-Grandchildren
Preceded in death by husband, Hubert Moore; son, Lester Glenn Moore; and son-in-law Randy Knotts.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Tx is in charge of arrangements.
01/21/2021
Christian Travelle Dodd, 31 of Center, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 in a car accident.
Visitation is at 11am Saturday, January 23 at Community Funeral Home Chapel of Center, Texas. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Ma'Kenzie NyCole Dodd of Timpson
Na'Iri KaWana Jean Dodd of Garrison
Father, Cloudie Chumbley of Shelbyville
Sisters:
Evyone Dodd of Center
Shanta Jackson of Lufkin
Brothers:
Nicolus Davis of Center
James Dodd, Jr. of Center
Howard Dodd of Center
Maurie Dodd of Center
Christopher Chumbley of Center
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
01/21/2021
Damien Demone Davis, 41 of Garrison, passed away January 15, 2021 in a car accident.
Visitation is at 11am Saturday, January 23 at Community Funeral Home Chapel of Center, Texas. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He is survived by:
Wife, Latersa Lasha Davis of Logansport, LA
Daughters:
Destiny Davis of Shreveport, LA
Taylor Davis of Garrison
Namiya Davis of Garrison
Stacy Davis of Garrison
Son, Damien Davis, Jr. of Garrison
Father:
Cloudie Chumbley of Shelbyville
William Charles Davis of Houston
Brothers:
Nicolus Davis of Center
James Dodd, Jr. of Center
Howard Dodd of Center
Maurie Dodd of Center
Christopher Chumbley of Center
Sisters, Evyone Dodd of Center
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
01/20/2021
Frederick B. Johnson, 53 of Center, passed away January 18, 2021.
Graveside service is at 2pm on Friday, January 22 at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas. Interment is at Rather Cemetery with Dr. Freddie Wilson officiating. Visitation is from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, January 21 at Sid Roberts Chapel.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the professionals of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961.
01/20/2021
Gaylon D. Pratt, 74 of Joaquin, TX passed away at his home on January 18, 2021. Gaylon was born August 3, 1946 in Randolph, TX to Paul D and Lila (Rigsley) Pratt.
He is survived by:
Wife of 31 years Debra Eaves Pratt of Joaquin, Tx
Daugher: Michelle Pratt of Garland, TX
Step-Daughters:
Michelle Askew Ukairo and husband Fidelis of Lancaster, TX
Christina Askew Sims and husband Ricky of Center
Grandchildren:
Jessica Tennison and husband Michael of Dallas
Taylor Partlow and wife Hannah of Nacogdoches
Trevor Partlow and wife Sierra of Center
Paige Sims and fiance James Jones of Center
Mallory Sims of Center
Great-Grandchildren:
Kylian Tennison
Maverick Partlow
And 2 that will be born in April of this year.
Sister, Virginia Pratt Todd and husband Bobby of Randolph, TX
Numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
Gaylon is preceded in death by his parents Paul D. and Lila Pratt, Sister, JoNeta Pratt Lewis, Brothers, Charles Pratt and Larry Pratt, Father and Mother-in-law, Jackie and Adell Eaves of Tenaha, TX
Gaylon was very loved by many, he was a man who never meet a stranger and you could always count on him to tell you a joke to just make you laugh. He was a very hard worker, who loved life and his family and many friends. Gaylon will be greatly missed, may he fly high and rest in peace.
01/20/2021
Alva Laurie "Wag" Wagstaff, a resident of Moss Bluff, Louisiana passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born in Center, Texas to Elise and Odell Wagstaff on February 7, 1934.
Alva retired from Halliburton after 30 years. He attended First Baptist Church of Moss Bluff where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and being involved with the senior church group. He also drove the church bus for the senior group and the youth group.
He is survived by:
His wife of 67 years, Jimmie Evelyn Wagstaff
Daughters:
Laura Lambert and husband, Gary W. Lambert of Tomball
Jackie Mitchell of Houma, La.
Grandchildren:
Nicole LeBoeuf and husband, Jessie
Kristy Montgomery and husband, Jeff
Perry Boudin and Lori Farrell
Great-grandchildren:
Tylor Olivier
Kassidy Montgomery
Lakien Olivier
Brennon Olivier
Sarah LaBoeuf
Kirstyn Montgomery
Ayden Farrell
Kami Montgomery
Damon LaBoeuf
Laurie LaBoeuf
Colton Farrell
Great-great-grandchild, Daxton Adams
Brothers:
Darrell Wagstaff
Phillip Wagstaff
He is preceded in death by his parents, Elize and Odell Wagstaff.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 22, 2021 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church Moss Bluff, 276 Old Highway 171, Lake Charles, LA. The family will also receive friends Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until noon at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, 1554 TX-7, Center, Texas with interment to follow at Patroon Cemetery, Center, Texas.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to First Baptist Church Moss Bluff, 276 Old Highway 171, Lake Charles, La.
Pages
