Obituaries
12/27/2024
John Ellis Hendrick, 78, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on December 26, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in Longview, Texas. He was born on July 23, 1946, in Timpson, Texas, to the late Leonard John Hendrick and Naomi Lee (Lilly) Hendrick.
Funeral service will be held at 2PM on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Mangum Funeral Home, with Bro. Eric Pledger officiating. Interment to follow at New Prospect Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3-5PM on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Mangum Funeral Home.
John was born and raised in Timpson. He graduated from Timpson High School Class of 1964. After graduation John went to Jacksonville Junior College, part of the Baptist Missionary Association of America where he played football. There he earned many awards such as Honorable Mention and voted Most Handsome. Later he went to Stephen F. Austin State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree then completed his master’s degree in education. He spent much of his life working as an electrician then he entered the education field. He retired after many years in education working for the Nacogdoches ISD Co-operative. After John retired he decided to return to his passion of education finishing his career at Panola Charter School in Carthage. John lived a life filled with passion for cattle farming and spent much time trying to master the Red Brangus bloodline. He loved riding his side-by-side, especially with his grandkids, checking on the cattle and fences. John was an observer. He spent lots of time riding and just enjoying the outdoors. He adored his children, and especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by:
Sons:
Patrick Hendrick and wife Candace
Brandon Bowen and wife Callie
Daughter, Courtney Sanchez and husband Antowan
Grandchildren:
Benjamin Bowen
Adreia Sanchez
Aidan Sanchez
Mason Hendrick
Adalynn Hendrick
Brother, Benjamin Thomas Hendrick and wife Nancy
Sister, Mary Jo Rogers and husband Vernis
Special lifelong friend, Greg Perry
John is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Naomi Hendrick.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
12/27/2024
Mr. James Gary "Yogi" "Red Bug" Andrews, age 77, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Summit Health Care in San Augustine.
He was born October 27, 1947, in Center, Texas, to parents Evelyn Leona (Beasley) and James Moses Andrews and was a longtime area resident, graduating from San Augustine High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam working as a helicopter mechanic. He was a proud patriotic American and member of the VFW Post.
Yogi worked several years at E.L. Bruce Hardwood in Center, Toledo Automotive at Center and San Augustine locations, San Augustine Fiberglass, and the City of San Augustine, where he retired. He was "honorary shop foreman" at Bob Evans Equipment. Several generations grew up visiting with Yogi at the old Hardy's parking lot, on the square, or Brookshire Brothers parking lot.
Many only knew him as "Red Bug" from his CB handle. He was well known in the CB radio world. Many never knew his real name, only by "Yogi" and that's the way he wanted it. Every time someone called him Mr. Andrews, he would quickly reply, "That's my daddy!"
Yogi was quite the hand to work on electronics, scanners, and CBs. As time progressed, so did Yogi. When the world left CBs moving into the cell phone and computer age, he was in the middle of it. He could work on them and fix them all.
His survivors include:
Andrews cousins:
Margaret Johnson of Nacogdoches
Steve Mitchell of Fort Worth
Brenda McCurry of Arkansas
Greg Newton of Martinsville
Sandra Derby of Lake Charles, La.
Shirley Noreuil of Orange
Betty Chambers of San Augustine
A host of Beasley cousins in Alabama
Yogi was preceded in death by his parents, James and Evelyn Andrews; and a cousin, Kohatha Newton.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Randy Mills officiating and military honors offered by VFW and American Legion members. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden.
Pallbearers: David Ellis, Clayton Bennefield, Julius Teagle, Lane Chambers, David Evans, and Raymond Wise. Honorary pallbearers: Krissy Edwards, Suzie Wise, John Dwire, Ben Dwire, and Bronson Dwire.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFH.com for memories and condolences.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.
12/26/2024
Rochester "Roy" Jenkins, 83 of Tenaha, made his transition on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born July 27, 1941 in East Texas to Clifford and Louisa Ingram Jenkins.
Visitation is from 10am until 7pm Thursday, December 26 at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Timpson. Funeral service is at 1pm on Friday, December 27, 2024 a Smith Chapel Baptist Church, 919 County Road 4704, Timpson, Texas 75975. Reverend Mario Osby, Pastor and Eulogist. Funeral service will be live streamed at 1pm on Facebook page Smith Chapel.
He is preceded in death by his father, Clifford Jenkins, and mother, Louisa Ingram Jenkins; son, Calvin Jenkins; sisters, Legatha "Lee" Demings and Mary Moore; brothers, Clifford Jenkins, Alvin Jenkins, and Danny Jenkins.
Roy loved fishing, was a great mechanic and enjoyed attending Smith Chapel Baptist Church until his health failed.
He married the love of his life, Gladys Jo Yarbrough.
Left to cherish Roy's precious memories:
Wife, Gladys Joe Jenkins
Daughter, Felicia McWilliams
Stepdaughters:
Latricia Garrett
Brandy Gentry
Stepsons:
Xavier Gentry
Frankie Gentry
Brother, Calvin Jenkins, Sr. (Dorenia)
Sisters:
Rosie Drake (Roy)
Vivian LeBlanc
Barbara Sanchez
Host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, as well as other loved ones, family, and friends.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
12/23/2024
Sara Francis Barrett was born February 3, 1966, in Center, Texas. She was raised in Timpson, Texas, by her parents, Riley Bryant Oliver Sr. and Audrey Lou Williams Oliver. She passed away in Lufkin, Texas, on November 30, 2024.
Sara was raised in the small town of Timpson, Texas, where she met the love of her life at a very young age, Larry Gene Barrett Sr. They moved to Pasadena, Texas, and had their first daughter in 1986. They had a great life and made many memories, and their second child came in 1989. Sometimes in life things happen to where we can't explain it and they went their separate ways in 1992, and he soon passed away after. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life, and she loved them more than life itself.
She lived life the best way she knew how and would give the shirt off her back for anyone that was struggling in life, even if it hurt her in the process. She had a heart of gold and to know her was to only love her. She will forever be missed by her family & friends.
She left behind:
Mother, Audrey Oliver
Daughter, Elizabeth Mae Bowley and husband Jeremy Bowley
Son, Larry Gene Barrett Jr.
Stepson, CW Haynes and wife Catherine Schmidt-Haynes
Grandchildren, whom she loved more than life itself:
Landan Bowley
Kyler Dupree
Laytan Bowley
Korbynn Jo Bowley
Sister, Cindy Mackey and husband Arvin Mackey
Sister, Laura Drummond, and husband, Gerald
Several nieces and nephews.
Most importantly, special friends, Kathleen Rogers and Y'ella boy, and Kay Francis Bussey.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Gene Barrett Sr.; father, Riley Bryant Oliver Sr.; brothers, Riley Bryant Oliver Jr., and Ricky Oliver; and special friend in love, Darren Bush.
Pallbearers will be Clayton Russell, Ray Neuwirth, Ronnie Broadway, Mitchell Permenter, Frankie Baker, Katy Yarbrough, and Kevin Zamora. Honorary pallbearers will be John Walker, Jason "Boo-Boo" Johnson, Jake Jacobs, "Red", Arvin Mackey, and Billy Wayne Ebarb.
Services will be held at the First Assembly of God in Timpson, Texas, on December 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Randy Stokes and Bro. Tuffy Green officiating. There will be no graveside services.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/23/2024
Barbara Ann Perry was born on January 30, 1948, in Dyess, Arkansas, the second of five children of William Albert and Margie Lee McGuire. She went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2024, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Bro. Harold Dement will officiate.
She grew up in Manila, Arkansas, and would tell stories about chopping cotton in the fields with her family as a girl and teenager. She was saved as a young lady in Carrol’s Corner Church in Etowah, Arkansas. She met and later married her husband of fifty-eight years in Blytheville, Arkansas. She left her home and family at the young age of eighteen to move and reside in Center, Texas. She had a lighthearted, beautiful soul and she loved to laugh. Everyone who knew her knew what a strong Christian she was. If you went to visit her, you would most times find her reading the Bible. She took great comfort in Scripture and reading God’s Word. Her pride and joy were her two daughters and her grandchildren. She was loved by all who knew her. Her absence will be felt by her family and friends.
She is survived by:
Husband, Wayne Perry of Center
Daughters:
Teresa Britt, and husband, Bruce of Center
Dana Lawrence, and husband, David of Center
Grandchildren:
Brayden Britt of Center
Trista Britt of Center
Avery Lawrence of Center
Reid Peace of Longview
Brothers:
John McGuire, and wife, Carla
Michael McGuire, and wife, Sue
Sister, Jo Karen Ball
Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law:
Janice Askew, and husband, Leon
Sue Dumatrait, and husband, Billy
Preceded in death by parents, William Albert and Margie Lee McGuire; and sister, Jan Oliver.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Britt, David Lawrence, Brayden Britt, and Reid Peace.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/20/2024
Edith Crouch Stinson, 76, of Center, Texas, passed away on December 14, 2024, in Center, Texas. She was born on December 21, 1947, in Monterey, Louisiana, to the late Korey Albert Crouch and Mahalie (Herron) Crouch.
Her wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Edith was born and raised in Monterey, Louisiana. She enjoyed gardening, thrift shopping, and cooking meals for her family. Edith also had a passion for animals. She loved every animal on her little farm. Edith cherished her grandchildren. She loved her time spent with them. Whether she was shopping or traveling she enjoyed the fun times.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Roger Ard and wife Fabiola
Ronnie Wayne Ard
Elton Stinson III
Brothers:
Carlos Crouch
Joseph Lee Crouch
Sister, Glenda Waller
Grandchildren:
Eric Ard
Ashley Poindexter, and husband, Dakota
Justin Ard
Great-grandchildren:
Levi McKinney
Asher Poindexter
Elijah Poindexter
Alyzabeth Poindexter
Edith is preceded in death by her husbands, Sonny Ard and Maurice Stinson; parents, Korey and Mahalie Crouch; numerous siblings; brother-in-law, Alton Waller; and grandson, Roger Ard Jr.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
12/19/2024
Loretta Daniel-Richard (86) of Lufkin, Texas died on December 15, 2024. She was born on August 23, 1938.
Local survivor is her brother, Billy H. Daniel, Sr.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at First Missionary Baptist Church located at 410 Scarborough Street, Lufkin, Texas from the hours of 6pm to 8pm. Funeral service held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11am at First Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Scarborough Street, Lufkin, Texas. Committal is at New Hope Cemetery in Kennard, Texas.
Services entrusted to All Families Mortuary and Hicks Mortuary of Center, Texas.
12/18/2024
Aung Shwe Win, 52, of Center, Texas, passed away on December 15, 2024, in Center, Texas. He was born on July 2, 1972, in Burma, to the late Tha Kwal and Day Say.
Funeral service will be held at 11am on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Mangum Funeral Home with Pastor Hsa Twel officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held prior to the service on Sunday, December 22, 2024, beginning at 12 noon at Mangum Funeral Home.
Aung was born and raised in Burma. He then traveled to the United States and has since made it his home. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by:
Wife, Hsar Moo
Children:
Ler Moo
Kay Win and husband Eh Say Htoo
Hsi Paw and husband Dal Lwel
Grandchildren:
James Htoo
Cynthia Win
Lyndia Win
Numerous brothers and sisters
Aung is preceded in death by his parents, Tha Kwal and Day Say.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
12/18/2024
Duane C. Lout, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Shelbyville.
Funeral service will be held at 2pm, Friday, December 20, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at noon. Bro. Jim Moss and Bro. Ben Iskitt will officiate. A masonic graveside service will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville under the direction of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32.
Born January 8, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Duane is the son of Clayton Lout and Sarah Goodwin Lout. He was a member of Sam Houston Masonic Lodge #32, Shelbyville Lions Club, Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department, and Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He also served on the Shelbyville School Board for many years.
He is survived by:
Wife, Delois Lout of Shelbyville
Daughters:
Nikki Miller and husband Patrick of Lufkin
Renea Schott and husband Brian of Longview
Grandchildren:
Cole Miller
Conner Miller
Devan Lout
Cody Hyde
Samantha Schott
Zachary Schott
Numerous nieces and nephews
A host of friends.
He is preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Lout; mother, Sarah Brown; and brother, Al Lout.
Pallbearers will be Patrick Miller, Cole Miller, Conner Miller, Brian Schott, Zachary Schott, Devan Lout, and Darrin Lout. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Goodwin, Lout, and Warren families.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shelbyville Lions Club, PO Box 414, Shelbyville, Texas 75973; Texas Lions Camp, 4100 San Antonio Highway, Kerrville, Texas 78028; or Refuge International, 405 N. 5th Street, Longview, Texas 75601.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
12/18/2024
Dennis Ray Gardner (67) of Houston, Texas, died on December 7, 2024, at his residence. He was born to the late O’Dell Gardner and Annie Mae Wiliams Gardner on October 12, 1957, in Houston, Texas.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 11am at Good Hope Baptist Church located at 2905 Cushing Street Houston, Texas 77026. Rev. Cedric Williams Sr. is the Eulogist. Visitation is from 10am until 11am on Saturday, December 21, 2024 prior to service.
Dennis Ray Gardner is survived by:
Sons:
Dennis Ray Gardner Jr
Reginald Gardner
Steve Washington
Brother, Dale Lynn Gardner
Sisters:
Ever L. Gardner-Armstrong
Artie Gardner Onayemi
Accie Smith
Doris Gardner
Services entrusted to Walkers Funeral Home of Crosby, Texas and Hicks Mortuary of Center, Texas.
12/18/2024
J.W. Williams “Slim” (79) of Houston, Texas, died on December 7, 2024, in Houston, Texas. He was born to the late A.W. and Charity Rogers Williams on February 2, 1945, in Grand Cane, Louisiana.
Mr. Williams attended C.H. Daniels High School in Center, Texas.
Funeral service will be held on December 21, 2024, at Wiley Chapel at 11am located at 1290 Pinemont Drive, Houston, Texas 77018. Visitation starts at 10am.
Local survivor is his brother, L.V. Williams of Center, Texas.
Committal is Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Paradise North Cemetery, 10401 W. Montgomery Road, Houston, Texas.
Services entrusted to O. W. Wiley Mortuary of Houston, Texas and Hicks Mortuary of Center, Texas
12/16/2024
Johnnye Beth Harris Kramer (93) passed away at home surrounded by family on November 17, 2024. Graveside services were November 19th at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First Methodist Church of Center on December 27th at 2pm.
Johnnye was born May 5, 1931, in Center. Her parents were Austin Harris and Ruby Green Harris. She graduated from Center High School in 1947. She was married to Ralph Kramer from 1950 until his death in 2003. Together they spent many years following Ralph's next promotion with Ma Bell until his retirement when they returned to Center. Although she had several jobs along the way, her real profession was the selfless, loving care of family and friends. Her creativity, green thumb, culinary expertise and physical stamina are legendary.
Johnnye was preceded in death by her husband Ralph; parents; and siblings, Maggie and Dick Strebeck, Yvonne and Elvin Permenter, Marguerite and Bill Kiss, Monroe Harris, and Robert and Dollie Harris.
Johnnye leaves behind:
Children:
Brenda and Sam Milner
Tom and Miggs Kramer
Tim and Beth Kramer
9 grandchildren and spouses:
Mike and April Milner
David and Laurel Milner
Steven and Kameron Milner
Ryan and Gina Meech
Adam and Leslie Meech
Niki and Matt Kelly
Dustin and Sara Kramer
Nicholas and Amber Kramer
Lizzie and Jeff Wapelhorst
12 great-grandchildren:
James Milner
Jacob Milner
Grace Milner
Holden Meech
Kendall Meech
Wyatt Meech
Brooklyn Meech
Rowyn Kelly
Anson Kelly
Reece Kramer
Miles Kramer
Ryder Kramer
In addition Johnnye leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws that she claimed as her own.
She is the heart of our diverse family and will be missed forever. Please share in celebrating her life at First Methodist Church of Center on December 27 at 2pm.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
12/15/2024
Willie Bell Hancock, 88, of Shelby County, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in Tomball, Texas. She was born on October 04, 1936, in Milam, Texas, to the late L.B. Cupit Sr. and Minnie Ella (Gray) Cupit.
Funeral service will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Mangum Funeral Home, with Bro. Weldon Blackmon and Bro. Buddy Gray officiating. Interment will follow at Dunnigan Cemetery.
Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 12PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Mangum Funeral Home.
Willie was raised in Houston, Texas. She and her twin sister’s first job outside of school was running elevators. She oftentimes talked about this adventure. Willie met the love of her life, Charles Edward Hancock, and the two were married only a few months later. They shared over 58 years together before his passing in 2011. They raised four wonderful children. Together they worked on the ranch. She was also a butcher. Willie knew every cut of meat there was.
Willie enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved family gatherings. She adored her grandchildren. Willie also enjoyed the outdoors, growing flowers. Willie loved the Lord and served in many ways.
She is survived by her sons,
Edward Hancock and wife Gwen
Curtis Hancock and wife Theresa
Daughter, Katheryn Hancock Burrow
Brother, L.B. Cupit and wife Linda
Sister, Minnie Bea Coons
Daughter-in-law, Shelia Hancock
Grandchildren:
Timothy Hancock and wife Jill
Luke Hancock
Michael Cassel and wife Melissa
Bradley Burrow and wife Leslie
Kimberly Burrow Harvey and husband Jeffery
Christopher Hancock and wife Libby
April Kimmey and husband Jason
Danié Bragg and husband David
Jeremy Hancock and fiancé Keri
Sarah Hancock
Alix Hancock and Saul Fajardo
Erin Hancock
Tristan Hancock
Graham Hancock
Grayson Hancock
Harper Jane Hancock
Mason Harvey
Ty Harvey
Taylor Harvey
Brady Burrow
Bryson Burrow
Evan Weaver
Alexis DeFoe
Great-grandchildren:
Liam Hancock
Kaylee Olivas
Eli Olivas
Bella Carlton
Alana Fajardo
Ashley Hungerford
Zach Herron
Matthew Cassel
A host of family and friends.
Willie is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hancock; parents, L.B. and Minnie Cupit; son, Billy Dale Hancock; son-in-law, Jerry Paul Burrow; and brother-in-law, Robert Coons.
Pallbearers serving will be Bradley Burrow, Christopher Hancock, Luke Hancock, Jeremy Hancock, Brady Burrow, Mason Harvey, Tristan Hancock, and Jeff Harvey.
Honorary pallbearers serving are Bryson Burrow, Ty Harvey, Liam Hancock, Timothy Hancock, and Evan Weaver.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
12/13/2024
Garland Kennon, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday December 8, 2024 at his West Houston home. Garland was born on December 16, 1935, in St. Augustine, Texas to Willie Edwin and Ibera “Doll” Kennon.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 1PM at Bethel Cemetery, Center, Texas, with Dr. Jerry Hopkins officiating.
He attended The University of Texas at Austin from 1954 to 1959, where he lettered in football as a lineman and earned a degree in Petroleum Engineering. Garland played his final year for the Longhorns under Hall of Fame coach Darrell K. Royal, who became a lifelong guiding influence. During his time at UT, he met his wife, Jane Craver, at Gregory Gym during registration. After dating for two and a half years, they began their 65-year marriage on June 7, 1959. The couple would start their adventures together in Columbus, Ohio and eventually travel the world, including time in Rio de Janeiro, Perth and Melbourne Australia, finishing their overseas time in Singapore. In 1979, Garland, Jane and their two children settled in Houston, Texas, where they would remain for the next 45 years.
Garland enjoyed many happy days at Pine Forest Country Club playing golf with Jane and numerous friends over 40 years. He was also active at Tallowood Baptist Church as a member of the choir and Praisers Sunday School class. In addition, he was chapter president of the Association of Energy Service Companies.
One of his favorite hobbies was honing his barbecue skills by cooking for friends, family, and non-profit organizations. Garland also loved reading Western novels by Louis L’amour, watching James Bond movies and attending and later watching on television his beloved Texas Longhorns.
Garland was preceded in death by his brothers, Drue Edwin and Vance.
He is survived by:
Wife of 65 years, Jane
Son, Stephen Kennon and his wife Jana of Wimberley, Texas
Daughter, Diane Shrull and her husband Steve of Richardson, Texas
Four Grandchildren:
Matthew Kennon and his wife Kira
Brian, Katie and David Shrull
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Parkinson Disease Association or the charity of your choice.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
12/12/2024
Anthony Ray Wallace, age 68, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 in a hospital in Houston, Texas. He was born June 17, 1956 to the late Guy Wallace and Charlene Alexander in Logansport, Louisiana.
Funeral service is 12 noon Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Abundant Love Ministries with Pastor Marlin Cloudy, Sr., officiating. Visitation is from 10am 6pm at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center.
Anthony enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially his grandchildren. Anthony also enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys.
He is preceded in death by parents, Guy Wallace and Charlene Alexander; sister, Vicki Ruth Turner; and granddaughter, Sa’Marianna Sue.
Anthony leaves to cherish his memory:
Son, Anthony Darell Wallace
Grandchildren:
Anthony Wallace, Jr. (AJ)
Ky’Morius Wallace
Ty’Daylan Wallace
Siblings:
Mary Nobles (AuDaria) of Nacogdoches
Danny Gardner
Teresa Rugley
Camellia Cartwright of Center
Linda Wallace
Kenneth Wallace
Denise Wallace
Larry Wallace
Garon Wallace of Dallas
Eugene Wallace of Virginia
A host of relatives and friends.
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
12/11/2024
Michael Crouch, 72, of Timpson, Texas passed away December 10, 2024. Michael was born on February 1, 1952 to Maurice and Melba Crouch.
Michael was a graduate of the Timpson High School, Class of 1971.
Michael is survived by:
Daughter, Melinda Crouch
Son, Robert Crouch and wife Kristi
Grandchildren:
Laney Crouch
Marandia Crouch
Olivia Crouch
Brooklyn Porter
Levi Porter
Great-Grandchildren:
Aspen Calvin
Callie Mudd
Brother, Melvin Crouch and Barbara
Sister, Melissa Burton and Roger
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Melba Crouch; sister, Linda Yarborough; sister, Judy Wilson; brother, Jack Wilson; and nephew, O’Neal Jackson, Jr.
Nieces and Nephews:
Angie Bridges
Michael Robledo
Jason Clark
Amanda George
Sean Crouch
Yolanda Barton
Jessica Mollohan
There will be a memorial service honoring Michael at a later date.
Boren-Conner Funeral Home in Bullard, Texas.
12/11/2024
Jerry Earl McCoy Lane, age 65, passed away December 6, 2024. He was born July 08, 1959 in San Augustine, Texas to the parents of James Lane and Jewel McCoy.
Funeral service is at 11am Friday, December 13, 2024 at Reed Chapel Baptist Church, 301 Ironosa Street, San Augustine, Texas with Rev. Kenneth L. Cotton, Eulogist.
Visitations is 2pm to 6pm Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas. Burial is at Mosiac Cemetery, San Augustine, Texas.
Services Entrusted to His Family of Professionals at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961.
12/11/2024
Kristen Nicole Lee, born November 23, 1998, in Center, Texas, to Tammy Crump and Tommy Lee, passed away surrounded by love. From the moment she entered this world, Kristen captivated everyone with her piercing blue eyes and a smile that could light up any room. Her love for animals, especially riding horses, was only surpassed by the boundless warmth of her heart. She had a passion for life and a heart so vast that no one could ever fully measure its size.
Funeral services will be held on at 1pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Larid Funeral Home in Nacogdoches, TX, with Bro. Chet Strain officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10am until 12 noon.
Kristen spent much of her life in Shelby County, where she later attended Timpson High School. It was here she met her true love, Nathan Chase Lilly. She was deeply committed to seeking approval and support from those around her, always striving to make everyone proud. Her love for her family was unwavering, and they were truly her world.
Kristen was a devoted wife to Nathan, and a loving mother to her three beautiful children: Kaden C. Lilly, 7, Harper A. Lilly, 3, and Haevyn G. Lilly 2, Her children were the center of her universe, and her love for them was unconditional. As a mother, wife, daughter, and sister, Kristen left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Kristen is survived by:
Husband, Nathan C. Lilly
Children: Kaden, Harper, and Haevyn Lilly
Mother, Tammy R. Crump
Father, Tommy Lee
Siblings:
Ashley M. Campos
Thomas C. Lee
Angel Lee
Kalyn Lee
Dixie Wagstaff
Maryanne Lee
Cheyenne Lee
Numerous extended family members and friends.
Kristen was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jimmy L. Crump; her great-grandmother, Marsha Tomlinson; and her father-in-law, Clint Lilly.
Kristen’s legacy of love, kindness, and devotion will live on in the hearts of her family and all who were blessed to know her. She will forever be missed, but never forgotten.
12/10/2024
Shirley Simmons Hollins, 62, from Houston Texas (formerly a Tenaha native) passed away on November 15, 2024. Shirley was born October 9, 1962 in Centerville, Alabama (Bibb County) to Effie Lee Simmons (Stone) and David Columbus Simmons.
Graveside services will be Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 12-noon at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas. Her sister Marcella Meeks of Logansport, Louisiana will be officiating the funeral service.
Shirley loved her boys, grandkids, her dogs, and her long time friend Thomas Hill. Her dog's name was Star, who was with her at the time of her passing. The dog before that was Meme, the mother of Star, and before that was Andy, who was a big part of her life. She enjoyed camping out in East Texas when her children were younger. She obtained her G E D and attended a local college in the early 90's.
Shirley was preceded in death by former husband, Joseeph Dan Hollins (Channelview, Texas); mother, Effie Lee Simmons Stone (Tenaha Texas); father, David C. Simmons (Selma, Alabama); step-father, Fred M. Stone (formerly of Selma, Alabama); brothers, Willard Simmons (Pasadena, Texas); Richard Simmons, Eddie Simmons, Werdner Simmons (all of Nacogdoches, Texas); sisters, Belinda Kay Simmons (Selma, Alabama), Martha Elner Simmons (Joaquin, Texas) and Alice Hollins (Coleman, Texas); and aunt, Pearl Terry Woods (Joaquin, Texas); and several other aunts and uncles as well as other family members who died through the years.
Shirley is survived by:
Son, Jeffery Lynn Simmons (Channelview, Texas)
Daughter-in-law, Michelle Simmons (Channelview, Texas)
Grandchildren:
Paige Hannah St. Marie (Channelview, Texas)
Grant Pierce St. Marie (Channelview, Texas)
Son, Chad Curtis Hollins (Channelview, Texas)
Sisters:
Kitty Soape (Gilmer, Texas)
Marcella S. Meeks (Logansport, Louisiana)
Elaine Smallwood (Nacogdoches, Texas)
Brothers:
Fred Eugene Stone (Houston, Texas)
Donald Beagle (McPherson, Kansas)
And a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends who loved her.
Shirley will be missed by all of her family and friends.
"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit"... Psalm 34:18
12/9/2024
Mary Elizabeth Rushing Johnson
Saturday, December 7, 2024, my beautiful Mom, Mary Elizabeth (Rushing) Johnson, finally left her painful and worn-out body behind, and she has reached her Heavenly Home.
Visitation will be held from 1pm to 2pm, Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will follow at 2pm with Bro. Paul Silvey officiating and music by Mark Lawrence. Interment will be at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.
I believe she is having a reunion in Heaven with all her loved ones, and she must be excited to meet her Savior face to face.
I loved her dearly and will miss her so very much. She was my Mother, my teacher, my basketball coach, my advisor, and my biggest fan. She was a superb and devoted Mother and she loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, Nieces, Cousins, and their families more than anything.
Mom always stood out in a crowd. She had beautiful big blue eyes, a great smile, beautiful hair, a wonderful complexion, perfect posture, and impeccable taste in fashion.
She was one of the best teachers I have ever known and the best coach I ever played for. I always knew what Mom really thought about everything. From sports to politics, Mom could discuss almost any topic. And she never “sugar coated” the “truth” as she viewed it.
Mom lived with me for several years, and when I was headed to work, she would call out for me to come into her room so she could see what I was wearing. She would often tell me I needed to go change my purse or shoes or add a scarf or another accessory.
Like it or not, she would share a little “constructive criticism” with friends and family, and sometimes even with strangers.
Mom was born January 14, 1935, the second child of Edgar Randolph Rushing and Leo Naomi Rushing. She enjoyed growing up in Joaquin, Texas, and graduated from Joaquin High School in 1952. She then attended and graduated from Stephen F. Austin University (SFA), receiving a B.S. Degree in Education in 1955. Mom went back and obtained her Master’s Degree at SFA in 1967. While in college, she was a Pine Burr (Chi Omega), a cheerleader, and active in several clubs and Intramural Sports. She truly enjoyed her College days at SFA where she obtained more than just an excellent education, she also formed many lifelong friendships.
When she returned to SFA for her Master’s Degree in 1965, she received the news that her husband (Major Taylor Douglas Johnson who was also from Joaquin) had been killed in Vietnam.
She picked up the pieces of her shattered life when my Dad was killed in Vietnam, as she fought through her grief and focused intensely on her three children—ages 4, 5, and 9. Later in life she continued her education, earning 30 more hours toward another degree.
She taught school in Texas City, Carthage, and Joaquin, Texas, and in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She was a fiscal and political conservative, and member of Joaquin First Baptist Church.
During her life she traveled the world, visiting many countries. Her love of traveling started as a child when she and her big Sister (Margaret Ann) would go with their Mother (Leo Naomi Rushing) on trips, it grew when she worked as a TWA stewardess right after college, then it truly blossomed into an enjoyable pastime as she traveled abroad with her husband and children to military bases abroad and across the United States.
Later in life she continued her passion for traveling with her best friend and big sister Margaret Ann. They cruised the high seas and flew to far away destinations, laughing and enjoying every moment together. Their bond was a wonderful testament to the true meaning of “the bonds of sisterhood.”
Mom was pretty tough although her exterior appearance may have looked frail. She was a feisty and fierce competitor in anything she tackled. She enjoyed playing all kinds of games, but her favorite was ACBL Bridge. She was a Gold Life Master and until her health declined, she enjoyed competitive Bridge at the Bridge Studio in Beaumont, Texas, and before that in Shreveport, Louisiana. She often replayed each hand after each game, going over it either in her head or on the phone with her partners. Perhaps a bit of a perfectionist, she wanted to study what happened and think about what could have been done differently, always trying not to make the same mistake the next time she played.
She fought and won her battle with Breast Cancer and then Kidney Cancer. She survived heart attacks, strokes, lived with three types of arthritis, joints that were worn and torn, had many surgeries and other ailments, and finally lost her battle with Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure.
I will miss too many things to list about my Mom. I will miss having her tell me to put on different shoes or earrings, or to put on makeup, as I walked out the door for work. I will miss her yelling at the Dallas Cowboys and watching all her favorite game shows. But, most of all I will miss Mom’s presence, beauty and grace, and simply spending time with her.
She was a Lady who always shared her opinions with honesty and conviction.
Rather than mourn her passing (which I will do for a very long time) I shall do my best to remember the lessons and advice she shared, and take comfort in knowing that she has no more pain and has taken her final cruise and reached her final destination —Heaven—where she is filled with joy and love.
She is survived by:
Children:
Suzanne Baggett (Gary Beckett Significant-Other) of Shreveport, Louisiana
Taylor David Johnson (spouse Lynette Johnson) of Cary, North Carolina
Leanne Johnson of Beaumont, Texas
Grandchildren:
Samantha Baggett Brantley of Bossier City, Louisiana
James Ryan Johnson of Illinois (spouse Letitia Johnson)
Christy Johnson Baclawski (spouse James Baclawski) of Darien, CT
Allie Johnson (spouse Matt Kirkland) of Denver, Colorado
Great-grandchildren:
Trenton Brantley
Kylea Brantley
Jordan Baggett
Ethan Baggett
EverLea Johnson
Maverick Johnson
Taylor Baclawski
Nieces:
Gari Martin
Mary Foisy
Great-nieces:
Jennifer 'Martin' Crain
Ashley Olds
Great-nephews:
Jeffery Martin
Brian Olds
Many cousins including but not limited to Fran Harris-Weimer and Cindy Garrity, and Harry and Lajaunda Gebauer Williams, Sue Williams, Angela Williams Scrimpshire, and Jerry Williams Jr. and family; and numerous friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or First Baptist Church in Joaquin, 100 Connell Ferry Road, Joaquin, TX 75954.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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