Obituaries
08/24/2021
Jerry Bob Nix, 80, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on May 28, 1941 in Long Branch, Texas, to the late Chester and Gladys (Chaney) Nix. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Shiloh Cemetery in Mt. Enterprise, Texas.
Jerry graduated high school in 1959 from Mt. Enterprise. He married Linda Kay Tyer of Timpson in 1962. After graduating high school, he attended Stephen F. Austin where he majored in accounting and received his BBA in 1964. Jerry was owner/partner of a CPA firm in Lufkin for several years before moving to Waco to attend Baylor Law School. After graduating law school in 1972, he moved to Dallas to practice law. He worked in Dallas into the late 70s before he and Kay decided to move to Timpson to help manage her parent’s lumber business. After he became owner and operator at Nix Forest Industries, Inc., the sawmill prospered even more under his guidance.
When he wasn’t working, Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and brothers. He avidly collected antique cars; and enjoyed playing golf at Center County Club. He also owned and raised thoroughbred horses which raced at various tracks in Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana for many years. Jerry had a quick wit and a big heart which was often put on display when people were around him. Additionally, he generously contributed to many organizations and individuals along the way and has truly left this world a better place.
Jerry is survived by:
Wife, Kay Nix
Sons:
Milt and wife Terrie
Jim and wife Karen
Grandson, Marcus and wife Ashley
Granddaughters: Macy, Harper, Ellery, Tatum and Leah Kate Nix
Great-grandchildren: Sawyer and Annabel Nix
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Gladys Nix; by his brothers CL, Charles, Lelan, Michael and David Paul Nix and by his sister Catherine Nix.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.
08/23/2021
Dennis Howard Giles, of Center, passed away Saturday night, August 21, 2021 at the Center Emergency Room.
Graveside service is at 11am Wednesday, August 25 at Friendship Bobo Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas with Pastor Jeremy Moore officiating. Visitation is from 1pm to 6pm Tuesday, August 24 at Community Funeral Home in Center.
Brother Dennis H. Giles was born August 1, 1945 to Mr. Abe Giles, Sr. and mother Jimmie Lee Giles. Both parents proceeded him to "Glory."
Dennis was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church, Timpson, Texas.
He is survived by:
Wife, Terrie Gail Giles
Children:
Leticia Giles
Daphne Belin
Michelle Giles of Houston
TaShira McCollister (Pinky)
William McCollister
Omeisha Williams of Center
Chavis McCollister (Dinky) of Dallas
Chansin Moore of Austin
Siblings:
Brother, Ronnie Giles of Nacogdoches
Sister:
Charlotte Adams of Nacogdoches
Shirley Calloway (Leon Calloway) and Dallas
Loraine Moore of Center
A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Special friend Eddie Bluford
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
08/23/2021
Joshua Allen Blanco was born December 20, 1988, to Danita Jean Thomas and James Kelly Blanco in Port Arthur, Texas. He passed August 21, 2021, at Home in Center, Texas.
Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., September 11, 2021, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.
Joshua graduated from Nederland High School in Nederland, Texas in 2007. He then went into the Air Force and received a General Discharge almost a year later.
Joshua loved playing video games, watching movies, spending time with his family and helping at church. He was a member at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center, Texas.
Joshua is survived by:
Mom and dad, Danita and Tom Morris of Center, Texas
Father and stepmother, James and Nicole Blanco of Nederland, Texas
Brothers and sisters-in-law:
Donnie Blanco and Jennifer of Center, Texas
Tyler Morris and Jenna of Longview, Texas;
Sisters and brothers-in-law:
Amber Beene and James of Alexandria, Minnesota
Ashley Trimm and Clayton of Corpus Christie, Texas
Ashlynn Kegley and Dillion of Nederland, Texas
Grandparents:
Karen Peddy and George of Garrison, Texas
Julie Blanco of Beaumont, Texas
Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Joshua was preceded in death by grandparents, Melvin Isace Thomas, Stephen Lee Morris, and Jeannine Ann Morris; and uncle, Richard Wayne Roberts.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/23/2021
Jack Mardis Balcome, 88, of Richmond, Tx passed away on August 22 ,2021. Born on September 23, 1932, to Hazen Paul and Jennette Rhae Balcome in Long Beach, California.
Visitation will be held Wednesday August 25, 2021, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM At Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas. Graveside Service will be Thursday August 26, at 10:00AM at Old Home Cemetery Center Texas.
Jack served in the Army, Armco steel retired after 26 years he was a small engine mechanic for several years, avid reader of the Bible. He loved corny jokes laughed at everything he would love to play chicken foot at the Sr. center. He like to play games in general backgammon, 42, chess pretty much any games. Weather reading the Bible, fiction novels or funny stories he would often pick up the speech patterns that’s the way he talked for several days, and he loved to travel.
Survived by:
Son, Jerry and wife Dianna Balcome of Joaquin, TX
Daughters:
Linda Pouncey of Joaquin, Alicia and husband Jeff Corimer of Richmond Tx
4 Grandchildren:
Eddie and Melissa McGuffin of Cleveland, TX
Megan and Steve Glass of Lufkin, TX, Shellbie
Jason Cadena of FT. Worth, TX
Paul Balcome of Nacogdoches, TX
10 Great-Grandchildren and 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: Parents Hazen Paul Balcome and Jennette Rhea Suttle, Son Paul Wane Balcome and Wife Bertha Mae Shelton.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
08/23/2021
Karl Wayne Fountain, 71, of Timpson, TX, passed away on August 19, 2021 after succumbing to an aggressive form of Cancer.
Karl was born on June 14, 1950 to Dean and Wilda Charlene Fountain in Houston, TX. After graduating from Milby High School in 1968, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He served for 4 years and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Karl was an avid outdoorsman and really enjoyed fishing and hunting. Karl and his now deceased cousin, Dale Risinger, Dale’s wife Shirley, daughters Tabitha, Ladonna and Connie and Dale’s son Adrian would have yearly fishing and hunting excursions that Karl absolutely looked forward to.
Karl worked at Shell Oil and retired as an instrumentation and electrical technician. His friends Thibodeaux (Thib), Randy and Mary Dorsey, Craig Hervey, Danny Savage (deceased) and Donny Hewitt (who still has a shirt missing at the Turtle Club) were just a few of his co-workers whom he stayed close friends with through the years.
Some men are lucky to have a good female friend, but Karl was blessed to have two: Connie Gossage and Deborah Counts and husband Glenn.
Love didn’t elude Karl. He married the love of his life, Debra Ray, who he first met back in 1979 in Pasadena, TX at Nautilus Fun & Fitness. They remained friends for all those years until Debra accepted his marriage proposal. They were married in Clear Lake, TX on January 14, 2005.
Karl is survived by:
His wife, Debra Fountain
Mother Wilda Charlene Fountain
Daughter, Rachel
Granddaughter, Stella
Step-daughters:
Rachel
Amy
Step-son, Daniel Moore and his wife Karen
Grandchildren:
Kaitlyn Worthy and her husband Ty
Kassidy Dorsett and her husband Noah
Christian Feist
Makenzie Feist and her fiancé Brian Lewis
Jordan Moore and Laikyn Moore
Great-grandchild, Tyson Worthy
Nieces and nephews:
J.D. Fountain
Bo Fountain
Jennifer Fountain
Sean Fountain
Michael and Anna Fountain
Talitha Acker
There are many family members from the Epperson’s, Smith’s, Morgan’s, Fountain’s and Risinger’s whom Karl held dearly to his heart and he would surely wish them a happy and successful life.
Karl is preceded in death by his father, Dean Fountain, his brother and sister Michael Fountain and Ann Fountain.
Karl was a very special person and will be missed by all who loved him.
8/22/2021
Paul M. Ross, 91, of Center, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at his home in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5pm to 9pm, Monday, August 23, 2021, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 4pm, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. J.C. Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Center.
Paul Ross, born in Center, Shelby County Texas. He was always very proud of that, always kept land, cattle and residence in Center even when working other places. Lived and worked in Sabine County during the 1970s but was in Center every few days. He Loved Center, Texas.
Paul had no hobbies. He took everything too serious for it to be a hobby. He wanted to kill all the squirrels, catch all the fish, gig all the bullfrogs, play with all the rattlesnakes, get every person saved, and catch all the criminals. From the time he was a little boy he would ramble in the woods with his dogs, hunting and fishing. And riding his horse sometimes miles a day. The son of a cattleman-grocery-meat market owner he also grew up working at these jobs. Tending livestock and riding a horse was something he enjoyed till his early 70s. He was 10 years old when he went on his first cattle drive, with his Daddy, uncle, cousins, and 40-50 head of cattle coming from Arcadia through the Center square, to Antioch on Flat Fork Creek. Said he was as happy as if he had been on the Chisholm Trail.
At age 16 after his Daddy’s funeral he went to Deming, New Mexico with an aunt and other kinfolks. There he was enrolled in New Mexico A&M for a while. But there was too many Jack Rabbits and other animals that needed hunted and too many fish to catch.
Paul Ross could not let something like college interfere with hunting, fishing, and roping cattle; therefore, he was sent back to Center and enrolled in Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas. Almost same problem here. Too many squirrels, coons, and possums to hunt; to many fish to catch; and too many cattle to rope so college was put on hold. (Permanent hold)
Paul was in the U.S. Army. He fought in Korea. This was something he did not brag about but was very proud of doing and would have done it again if needed to. Paul Ross is a very Proud American.
A few years past and on July 7, 1955 Paul married Bobbie Nichols. That marriage never ended. During the next 66 years they raised their kids and grandkids and went lots of miles together.
In the early 60s Paul was a City Councilman in Center. He also became a Deputy Game Warden for several years. This was the beginning of his political and law enforcement years. During this time Paul accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior (1965). He took this very serious as anybody that knows him can testify. He witnessed to hundreds of people through the years and led many to Jesus. This was a great difference in his life before Jesus. People that knew the before and after Paul Ross knew the difference. He was a Member of Central Baptist Church for years. Later he joined Center Missionary Baptist Church and stayed there till the end.
Paul worked as head guide for Jerry Waters at Hawkeye Hunting Club in Center for several years. Then in the late 1960s to mid 1970s he ran Operation Whitetail, a hunting club in Sabine and San Augustine Counties, operated by Sportsmans Clubs of Texas. At that time it was one of the biggest high fence hunting areas around.
Paul was appointed Sheriff of Shelby County on June 20, 1978 after the Sheriff that had won the election resigned. He was re-elected in 1980, 1984, and 1988. He served as Sheriff through December 31, 1992. That set a record as the longest serving Sheriff of Shelby County. That record stands to this day, 14 ½ years. A lot of people still refer to him as Sheriff or 'Too Tall Paul.'
Of all the jobs he had he took Sheriffing the most serious. It was the only one that interfered with his hunting, fishing, and cattle. Paul loved Shelby County.
For several years after he was Sheriff he made up for lost time with his hunting, fishing, cattle, hay production, and family.
He always loved music and meeting singers. We have many pictures that he was very proud of with him and a lot of different singers he met and actually knew on a friendship basis. The last few years he really enjoyed listening to music he had gathered up in the last 65-70 years, especially his Church Music.
Paul was able to get up and around some until the last few days of his life. He was at home with his wife Bobbie and several family members and friends right up until his last breath.
Paul Ross did it Paul Ross’ way!
He is survived by:
Wife of 66 years, Bobbie Ross of Center
Son, Lewis Allen Ross and wife Kay of Center
Daughter, Bobbie Jean Wood and husband Wayne of Center
Grandchildren:
Danny Paul Ross
April Bourghs and husband Joseph
Brandy Lewis and husband J.C.
Matt Wood and wife Kelli
Great-grandchildren:
Riley Ross
Hannah Ross
Justice Bourghs
Anna Lewis
Emma Lewis
Caspian Lewis
Kelsi Wood
Maddie Wood
Preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Allen Ross and Addie V. Swindle Ross; great grandchildren, Mallori Nicole Wood and Michael Wayne Wood; brothers, Alton S. Ross and Robert B. Ross; and sister, Paula Ross.
Pallbearers will be Lewis Ross, Newton Johnson, Dr. Dixon Golden, Don Wheeler, James Carroll, Jeff Wilburn, Danny Paul Ross, and Matt Wood.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
8/21/2021
Jimmy Lynn Thomas, 74, of Center, Texas passed away August 19, 2021, suddenly at his home.
Celebration of life service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 23, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas with visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021. Bro. Eric Pledger will officiate. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.
Born November 12, 1946, in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, he is the son of Jack and Gertrude Adams Thomas. Jimmy, better known as Paw, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Paw never met a stranger and everyone he encountered loved him. His smile was contagious. He was selfless, generous, kind, and most of all, he loved unconditionally. He loved his family larger than life and some of his favorite times were spent with them at the beach.
Jimmy was a hard worker and started his lifelong driving career at 16 years old, driving a dairy truck. He spent the rest of his career hauling pipe where he made numerous memories and where he met many of his lifelong friends.
Jimmy is survived by:
His wife, Carol Thomas
Daughters:
Renee Rambin
Angie Conaster and spouse Billy
Tracy Hendricks
Grandchildren:
Brandon Rambin
Derrick Conatser and spouse Janell
Tiffany Lucero and spouse Brandon
Brylee Hendricks
Bailee Hendricks
Great grandchildren:
Jaxon Rambin
Hudson Conaster
Lucas Lucero
Brothers and sisters:
Jerry Thomas
Joe Thomas
Jan Harvey
Ann Liles
Randy Thomas
Brother-in-law, Butch Fletcher
Friend, Buddy
Sister-in-law, Nancy English
Jimmy is preceded in death by parents, Jack and Gertrude Adams Thomas; brothers-in-law, Jim Liles and Jimmy English; sister-in-law, Jimmie Kay Thomas; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ray and Marie Fletcher.
Pallbearers will be Cliff Richardson, Andy Stafford, Cody Sneed, Kenneth Earl Seago, Bryan Hendricks, and Eddie Fletcher Jr.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/20/2021
Lyndell Rippy, 95, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at Noon. Bro. Randy Fry will officiate, assisted by Bro. Chester Farmer and Bro. Randy Farmer.
Born November 23, 1925, in Shelby County, Lyndell is the daughter of Robert J. Rippy and Joe Taylor Rippy. She graduated from Joaquin High School. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, and reading. Lyndell was a founding member of XYZ Club and also a faithful member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Sunday school for 23 years without ever missing a Sunday.
She is survived by:
Her niece, Robbie Fry (Randy) of Joaquin
Great nephews, Michael and Marshall Fry of Joaquin
Step-nieces and nephews:
Vickie Askew (Larry) of Center
Brenda Ford (Tommy) of Spurger
Patricia Hughes of Shepherd
Michael Wade Hughes of Livingston
Martha Weaver of Center
Sandra Eddins (Bobby) of Center
Numerous other step-great nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by her parents, Robert J. Rippy and Joe Taylor Rippy; brother, Robert C. Rippy; sister-in-law, Betty Rippy; infant brother; step-nephew, Steve Hughes; step-nieces, Janie Hughes and Pam Cunningham.
Pallbearers will be Michael Fry, Marshall Fry, Jerry Green, David Cockrell, and Wayne Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Kenneth Taylor and Billy Lord.
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
”Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/19/2021
Dr. Reba Ann Jernigan Powers, 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, August 15, 2021.
Graveside service for Reba Ann Powers will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
She was born to the late Paul and Miriam Jernigan in Center, Texas. Paul was a baptist preacher, and Reba loved to reminisce about taking trips with her father to visit church members.
Her faith was abundant, but she also had a bit of superstition, which came from the Adams’ side of her family. She always said it was bad luck to have a weeping willow in your yard because as soon as it was large enough to shade your grave, you would pass away. She was known to pull a U-turn if she saw a black cat crossing her path and loved passing on the tradition of the scary stories that her grandmother (Mrs. Georgia) told her.
Reba was married to Harry Powers in September of 1975. She loved to tell everyone they had been married for 75 years.
Reba was passionate about literacy, learning and spreading the gospel. A lifelong scholar and educator, she earned her doctorate in 2000 from Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas. Her research was about the importance of literacy, something she passed on to her children by reading several books aloud to them through the years. She had begun to teach her grandson, Huxley, the love of books as well.
One of the last things that she shared with loved ones was the old hymn, "Jesus is tenderly calling me home.” She would often hum a tune from the old Heavenly Highways Hymnal while keeping her hands busy by knitting or crocheting. A fresh glass of iced tea was never far away.
She taught countless people how to make the perfect biscuit in a cast iron skillet, using the same recipe that was passed down from generations of women in her family. Her legacy of biscuit making and fiber arts lives on in generations of people that she met throughout her life.
Reba is survived by her adoring husband Harry Powers of Amarillo, TX and their four children: Lucas Powers of Olean, NY; Dr. Liza Powers of Houston, TX; Liberty Powers and wife Kallie, beloved grandson Huxley of Amarillo, TX; and Lydia Powers of Lake Charles, LA. She is also survived by her siblings Rebecca Towns and Woodie Jernigan.
Reba’s family would like to express their gratitude to the immeasurable amount of students she taught throughout her life, who she treated like her own family.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Rickie and Fern Jernigan.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/18/2021
Patricia Ann Shaver, 79, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in Garrison.
Per her wishes, she will be cremated.
Born December 9, 1941, Patricia is the daughter of Harold Lloyd Shaver and Doris May Sanborn Shaver. Her hobby was crafting.
She is survived by:
Son, Brian Keith Lewis and Lucy of Tenaha
Daughter, Cynthia Delatte of Tomball
Grandchildren:
Christopher Keith Lewis of Tenaha
Bobby Mueller and Taylor of Tenaha
Laura Michelle Mueller of Tenaha
Great grandchildren:
Paxton Mueller
Maddox Mueller
Trinity Mueller
Brother, Ben Shaver and Joani of Maryville, Tennessee.
Preceded in death by son, David Bruce Lewis; parents, Harold Lloyd Shaver and Doris May Sanborn Shaver; and sisters, Kathleen Hawk and Michelle Mueller.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/18/2021
Mark Noel Adams, 60, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in Center.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Born April 25, 1961, in Kirbyville, Mark is the son of George Fane Adams and Effie Bernice Warr Adams. He worked in the oilfield. An avid outdoorsman, his hobbies included hunting, fishing, and caring for his dogs. Mark was a member of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Center.
He is survived by:
Sons:
Michael Wayne Adams of Mt. Enterprise
Nathan Dean Adams of Grandview
Brothers:
Jerryl Adams (Phyllis) of Center
Mike Adams (Cathy) of Center
Steve Adams (Jean) of Center
Kip Adams (Tracy) of Center
Sisters:
Wanda Adams Noles (Freddy) of Carthage
Jana Adams Ivy (Randy) of Nacogdoches
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his sons, Justin Mark Adams and Cordell Fountain; parents, George Fane Adams and Effie Bernice Warr Adams; brothers, George Dean Adams and Randy Royd Adams; and sister, Dana Adams Fountain.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/18/2021
Marlene Allen, 80 of Center, passed away on August 12, 2021 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
Funeral Service is 1pm Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Center, TX. Visitation is from 10am to 6pm Friday, August 20th at Community Funeral Home in Center. Interment is at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Johnny Jones officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Adrenne (Bobby) Sparks of Center
2 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren
Brothers:
Alonzo Moore Jr. of Center
Freddie Moore of Center
Zelma Moore of Center
Micheal (Ethel) Moore of Center
Sister:
Francis Casey of California
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center, TX.
08/18/2021
Joe Lawrence Nickle, 52, Shreveport, LA died Saturday, August 14, 2021at 11:39 am in Willis Knighton North, Shreveport, LA after more than a month of trying to recover from a COVID infection. His son, Cameron and Cameron’s fiance’, Ashley, were by his side.
Joe was born on January 26,1969, the middle child of The Reverend Dyson Venn Nickle, Sr. and Jane Routh Nickle in Longview, Texas. He was a 1987 graduate of Center High School, Center, Texas. Over the years he has worked as an EMT, photographer, insurance salesman, limo driver and oil rig repairman. Most recently he was 1 week away from completing the training to be a train conductor for KCS Railroad. He was best known as FotoJoe, everyone’s favorite photographer. He has taken pictures for schools, seniors, beauty queens, sports teams, concerts, weddings, the Barksdale Air Show and more.
Joe loved spending time with family and friends. Anyone who met him knows that Joe’s personality would command the room. He was warm and inviting and made everyone feel like they were family. He was a phenomenal story teller. He was able to pop jokes into just about any conversation. Joe never met a stranger. He was the life of the party. He tried to put a smile on everyone’s face. And, if you talked with Joe very long, you would know that his pride and joy was his son, Dr. Cameron Alexander Nickle, PhD.
Preceded in death by his parents, The Reverend Dyson Venn Nickle, Sr. and Jane Routh Nickle.
Survived by:
Son, Cameron Nickle and his fiance, Ashley Daniello of Huntsville, AL
Older Brother Dyson Nickle, Jr and his wife Lena of Wells, TX,
Younger sister Pynne Floresca and her husband Mike of Woodbridge, VA
Nephews and nieces, Dyson Nickle, III and his wife Morgan, Marie Nickle Schultz and husband Kris, Oliver Nickle, Melanie Floresca Ramirez and her husband Ryan, and Kevin Floresca.
Services will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm at The Church of the Holy Cross, 875 Cotton Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Father Garrett Boyte will be officiating. If attending you will be required to wear a mask. You can join us remotely on The Church of the Holy Cross LIVE STREAM at HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HOLYCROSSDOWNTOWN beginning at 1:55pm. The family says that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the GoFundMe account to cover funeral expenses by clicking here.
08/18/2021
Perry Anthony Pugh, 62, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.
Born February 16, 1959, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Perry is the son of Allen Robert Pugh and Reva Belsha Pugh. He retired from the City of Joaquin and also served as Chief of Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department from 2010 until present.
He is survived by:
Wife, Donna Pugh of Joaquin
Sons:
Tony Pugh and Dusti of Carthage
Brock Pugh of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Hunter Gauger of Carthage
Madelynn Pugh of Carthage
Sisters:
Linda Belrose and Jim of Center
Danna Pugh Garett and Jerry of Nacogdoches
Brothers:
Ronald Pugh and Kim of Marshall
Max Pugh and Jean of Nacogdoches
Mickey Pugh and Stefanie of Bossier City, Louisiana
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Allen Robert Pugh and Reva Belsha Pugh; and brothers, Jimmy Pugh and Bob Pugh.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Boyett, Justin Boyett, Rusty Wilson, Stephen Ewing, Steve Cockrell, and Jessie Griffith. Honorary pallbearers will be Lloyd Parks and members of Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
08/17/2021
David Beard, 78, of Garrison, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021, in Garrison, Texas. He was born on December 21, 1942, in Appleby, Texas to the late Wilburn Thomas and Ester Kirk Beard. Visitation will be at 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Tx.
David Allen Beardson of Wilburn Thomas Beard and Ester Kirk Beard. Born December 21, 1942 in Appleby, Tx. Died at his home August 16, 2021 in Garrison, Tx. He spent his life driving trucks.
He is survived by:
Wife of 58 years, Linda Rasberry Beard
Children:
Denise Beard of Garrison, Tx
Jimmy Don Beard of Tyler, Tx
Brenda Lois White and husband, James of Garrison, Tx
Raymond Allen Beard and wife, Donna Beard of Nucla, Co
Twelve grandkids and eighteen great-grandkids
Brother, Roger Beard and wife, Nadine of Minden, Tx
Sister:
Laverne Barnhart and partner, Steve Taylor of Nacogdoches, Tx
Connie Sue Beard of Garrison, Tx
Numerous nieces and nephews.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn Thomas and Ester Kirk Beard; brothers, Jimmy Beard, Paul Beard, and Danny Beard.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.garrisonfh.net. Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, is in charge of arrangements.
08/17/2021
Bro. Roger Bois Elumbaugh, 79, of Center, passed away August 16, 2021, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Calvin Gould officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center.
Born May 13, 1942, in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, Roger is the son of Arthur Elumbaugh and Bertha McClung Elumbaugh. He was a preacher for 53 years and spent 22 of those years as Pastor of Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church in Center. His hobbies included fishing, playing the guitar, and loving his grandkids, most of all spreading God’s word.
He is survived by:
His wife, Nina Sharp Elumbaugh of Center
Daughters:
Judy Harding (James) of Center
Susie Compton (Jackie) of Pleasant Plains, AR
Grandchildren:
Josh Hannah (Sarah) of Timpson
Delaena Evridge (Boyd) of Joaquin
Dustin Emerson of Russellville, AR
Nikki Peer (Brent) of Floral, AR
Keith Harding of Killeen
Matthew Harding of Center
Michael Harding of Center
6 great-grandkids
Sisters:
Lavine Trowell of Conyers, GA
Faye Branscum of Batesville, AR
Brothers:
Bill Elumbaugh of Batesville, AR
Jay Elumbaugh of Burton, MI
A whole host of nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Hannah; parents, Arthur Elumbaugh and Bertha McClung Elumbaugh; brothers, Arthur Elumbaugh, Ray Elumbaugh, Jim Elumbaugh, Chad Elumbaugh; sisters, May Harris, RosaLee Elumbaugh, Joyce Bush, and Lois Tate.
Pallbearers will be Josh Hannah, Dustin Emerson, Keith Harding, Matthew Harding, Jackie Compton, and Michael Harding. Honorary pallbearers will be the Pastors of ABA of Texas.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/17/2021
Donald C. Jordan, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, in Nacogdoches.
Graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with visitation at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.
Born February 14, 1950, in Nacogdoches County, Donald is the son of Price L. Jordan Sr. and Norma M. Cannon Jordan. He was employed with Bell Telephone.
He is survived by:
His sister, Jill Jordan Davis
Sons:
Kenneth (Cassondra)
Brandon (Tara)
Daughter, Ashley Anielewski (Nathean)
Numerous grandkids and greats
Special friend, Virginia Amburn
His dog, BoBo
Preceded in death by father, Price. L. Jordan Sr.; mother, Norma Jordan (Norma M. Cannon); brother, Price L. Jordan Jr.; wife, Sudie Jordan; and son, Chad Jordan.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/16/2021
Bettye Hitchcock Grimsley, 90, died on Aug 15, 2021. Bettye was born on May 27, 1931 to Jesse A. Hitchcock and Elenora Phillips Hitchcock in the Providence Community of Burleson County Texas. She was the sixth of seven children and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1948.
After graduation, Bettye attended the Texas Business University Southwestern Branch in Houston. In 1949 she began working at the Houston office of the Hershey Company. There she met her future husband, Sergeant Choron A. Grimsley, who was a career NCO stationed at the Air Force recruiting office located in the same building. In October 1952 they were married and in 1953 had their only child, Gerald Randolph Grimsley. Soon afterwards, the Grimsleys were transferred to Goose Bay Labrador for a two year tour of duty, and after a brief return to Houston, again transferred to Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, Alaska, this time for a three year tour.
Bettye’s husband retired from the Air Force in 1962 and the family moved to Denver, Colorado. In Denver Bettye’s skills as a seamstress became widely known. Working out of her home, she always had customers coming and going. Here she also developed a keen interest in birds and bird watching, a hobby she pursued for the rest of her life.
In 1990 Bettye and Choron returned to Texas, living on Choron’s family property in the Short Community near Center, Texas. There Bettye continued sewing for folks and looking at birds. Bettye especially enjoyed visits from local friends she had made in the E Texas area. She attended the Short United Methodist Church.
Bettye is survived by:
Son Gerald and his wife Janet
As well as numerous nieces, grand nieces, nephews and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and her husband.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to The American Bible Society (www.americanbible.org) or The Humane Society of the United States (www.humanesociety.org), two of Bettye’s favorite charities.
A private service will be held at Short Methodist Church on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:00pm.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit http://www.mangumfh.net.
08/16/2021
Stuart Wayne Stanley, age 56, passed away in Houston on August 7th, 2021. His wife Mariana Oyanguren of 25 years and son Christian Connor were at his side.
Stuart graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor's Degree in Radio, TV and Film. He received his Master's Degree from the University of New Hampshire.
His work career included reporting for ABC Channel 13 News, the Communications Department at New Caney ISD, and was a Professor of Marketing and Public Relations at the University of Houston.
He is survived by:
His wife Mariana Oyanguren
Son, Christian Connor
Brothers:
Steve Stanley of Center
Mark Stanley and wife Linda of Center
Pat Stanley and wife Angela of Center
He is also survived by his nephews:
Simon Stanley
Jonathan Stanley
Ian Stanley
Robert Stanley
He is predeceased by his parents Reecie and Bobby Stanley.
Burial will be at Spann’s Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County.
Stuart lived a life filled with love of family, friends and the great outdoors; especially his treasured time at the family farm in Center. His passion for cooking and his quick sense of humor were enjoyed by his family and many friends. He will be missed!
A celebration of life gathering for Stuart will be held Friday, August 20, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, 1554 State Highway 7 East, Center, Texas, 75935. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidechampions.com for the Stanley family.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/13/2021
Floyie Patricia Broyles, 68, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Tenaha.
Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele officiating.
Born January 11, 1953, in Chillicothe, Texas, Floyie is the daughter of Frederick Floyd Johnson and Dorothy Marie Burton Johnson. She enjoyed working in the yard, growing flowers, and crocheting. Floyie was a member of Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Alleena Odom and husband Bradley of Huxley
Grandchildren:
Andrew Evans and wife Amanda of the Woods Community
Amber O’Rear of Huxley
Austin Evans and wife Toni of Huxley
Allison Odom of Huxley
Brianna Bunting of Louisiana
Colby Bunting of Louisiana
Great-grandsons:
Luke Evans of Huxley
Colson Bunting of Louisiana
Sisters:
Dorothy Mae of Oklahoma
Diane Johnson of Oklahoma
Brothers:
Freddy Johnson of Oklahoma
Bobby Johnson of Oklahoma
Preceded in death by husband, Tommy Broyles; daughter, Sandy Michelle Broyles; and parents, Frederick Floyd Johnson and Dorothy Marie Burton Johnson.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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