Obituaries
09/08/2021
Margie Garrett, 79 of Center, died at a local hospital in Longview, Texas on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born on September 19, 1941, to the late Robert McCowan and the late Rosie Lee James.
Funeral service will be Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 10am at Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas. Brother Freddie D. Wilson will be officiating.
Margie was known as a “second mom” to many throughout the community. Her home-cooked meals, no-nonsense advice, gifts of charity and unconditional love for everyone she met will be forever cherished.
She is survived by:
Sons:
Fredrick (Cheryl) Jackson of Houston, Texas
Delbert (Rose) Jackson of Center, Texas
Eric Jackson of Center, Texas
Scott (Shawn) Jackson of Dallas, Texas
Daughters:
Iretta Jackson of Center, Texas
Elaine (Al) Turner of San Antonio, Texas
Angela (Chris) Hebert of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
Karla Jackson Edwards of Sunnyvale, Texas
Stepchildren:
Patrick Garrett of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Rod (Kesha) Garrett of Houston, Texas
Connie Richardson of Houston, Texas
Anitra Garrett of San Augustine, Texas
Brother, Lee McCowan of Houston, Texas
She was also loved and admired by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Viewing is Friday, September 10, 2021, from the hours of 1pm to 5:30pm.
Committal is at Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas.
Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and funeral 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.
09/07/2021
Willard Michael “Mike” Pledger, 74, of Timpson, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021 in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on March 4, 1947 in Timpson, Texas, to the late Milton and Grace (Ramsey) Pledger.
Funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas officiated by Bro. Fred Wilcox and Bro. Eric Pledger. Internment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Timpson, Texas.
A visitation will be held from 10am to 11am on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas.
Mike was born and raised in Timpson, Texas. He joined the Army straight out of high school and served his country for 3 years. Mike met Wanda when they were set up on a blind date by Mike’s brother, Joe, and his girlfriend, Sherry. The young men came to pick the girls up and took them to a drive-in theatre. Wanda says they didn’t even get popcorn, but there was definitely a spark. They were married on July 28, 1972. Mike and Wanda celebrated their 49th anniversary this past July. Mike truly enjoyed family time. He especially loved those family vacations to the diamond mine in Arkansas. He was always hoping to find a huge diamond. The family also took many camping trips and loved to fish.
Mike worked for Nix Forestry for over 30 years. When he turned 65, he retired and bought himself a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Mike enjoyed riding with the wind blowing through his beard. He also liked to spend time on his computers. He had many friends that he kept in contact with through Facebook.
Mike and Wanda are members of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he was known as the “candy man.” All the kids knew just were to find the candy on Sunday mornings. Mike was a Godly man and often witnessed to others and would ask people if they knew Jesus. Mike was loved by many and will be missed greatly.
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.
09/07/2021
Billy Don Gillaspie (50) of Mesquite, Texas, died September 1, 2021.
Viewing will be Friday, September 10, 2021, from the hours of 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at New Hope Funeral Home located at East Hwy 80 Sunnyvale, Texas 75182.
Mr. Gillaspie was born August 9, 1971, to C.W. Gillaspie and Levady Gillaspie of Center, Texas. He graduated from Center High School in 1990.
Billy Don Gillaspie is survived by:
Wife, Connie Gillaspie
Children: Rylan, Blake, and Bailey
Parents, C.W. and Levady Gillaspie of Center, Texas
Brothers:
Brian (Susie) Gillaspie of Center
Walter (Kristy) Gillaspie of Shelbyville
Sister, Belinda Gillaspie of Dallas
Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and funeral services. All safety procedures are strictly enforced.
Service entrusted to New Hope Funeral Home of Sunnyvale, Texas. Services anncounced by Hicks Mortuary of Center, Texas. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.newhopefh.com.
09/07/2021
Brealon Allen “Buddy” Sanford, Jr. (68) passed away on September 2nd, 2021 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Services will be held at New Life Church in Center, TX., under the direction of Senior Pastor Steve Noble. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm on Friday September 10th, with funeral service immediately following. Burial will be at Borders Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Mangum Funeral Home.
Brealon Allen “Buddy” Sanford, Jr. was born in Houston, Texas on June 19th, 1953 to Brealon and Betty (Moore) Sanford. Buddy spent more than 40 years in the oil business in one fashion or another. While he loved the oil business, he loved to tell people that he used to work in Major League Baseball. He would then explain that his “Major League” career was from a brief stint with the Houston Astros front office, “and by that, I sold peanuts, popcorn and cokes.” Buddy also spent some time trying his hand as a professional bowler. After numerous perfect games, many “750’s” and at least two “800’s” to his name, he said, “That’s about the best I can be, there’s no sense in watching my career go down from here!” Buddy was also an avid hunter, whose life revolved around deer season.
However, even with so many fun hobbies, Buddy’s favorite thing was being “GrandBuddy / Gubby” to his grandbabies. Always the jokester, he was a kid at heart and loved to spend time making his grandkids laugh.
Buddy had committed himself to Christ early in life. However, he would quickly tell you, it wasn’t until he was in his 50’s that he learned what it was like to have a real relationship with Jesus. His spiritual life took a positive turn from that point forward. He talked often of what he was learning from the Bible, as well as how he felt the Lord was guiding his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Lou (Moore) Sanford and Brealon A. Sanford, Sr.; and his sister, Susan J. Sanford.
Leaving behind to cherish his memory are his children:
Brealon Allen “Sandy” Sanford, III (Kasie) of El Dorado, Arkansas
Aidron Joseph Sanford of Lufkin, Texas
Brandie Lou Benedetti of Center, Texas
Jason David Vaughn of Austin, Texas
Grandchildren:
Micah Sanford
Steven Woodland (Katie)
Ian Vaughn
Ciara Goldsmith
Jasper Sanford
Camden Sanford
Collin Brady
Peyton Tolbert
Deuce Benedetti
Aubrey Sanford
Brealon Allen “Nolan” Sanford, IV
Aryana Simon
Great-Grandchildren:
MacKenzie Woodland
Spencer Woodland
Gauge Adams
Sister, Edith Mae LeBlanc (Maison) of Center, Texas
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and friends he made throughout his life.
Special Friends:
Rick and Kathryn Morley of Houston, Texas
Bonnye Green of Houston, Texas
Pallbearers are John C. LeBlanc, Louis Underbrink, Barrett Underbrink, John Sancton, Jasper Sanford, and Camden Sanford.
The family wishes to thank the caring and amazing staff at Nacogdoches Medical Center for their compassionate and superior care for Buddy during his stay there.
A tribute wall is available at https://www.mangumfh.net/obituary/Brealon-Sanford
09/06/2021
Mary Louise Hedrick, 77, of Broaddus, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, in Broaddus.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Born January 20, 1944, in Warren, Arkansas, Louise is the daughter of William “Bill” Loy Taylor and Mary Franices Pennington Taylor.
She is survived by:
Husband, Marvin Hedrick
Children:
Robert Bush and Gina Marshall of Center
Melody Griffin and Robert of Center
Steven Bush and Renee of Tenaha
Grandkids:
Colton Bush and Jessica of Tenaha
Ruston Bush of Tenaha
Macie Porter of Center
Cassie Bush of New Zealand
Amber of New Zealand
Blake Griffin of Center
Great-grandkids:
Eli Bush
Addie Bush
Jenson Bush
Jaxon Porter
Lola Porter
Numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives
She is preceded in death by her parents, William “Bill” Loy Taylor and Mary Franices Pennington Taylor.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/06/2021
Doyle Carter, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, in Nacogdoches.
Graveside services will be planned at a later date.
Born December 8, 1939, in Shelby County, Doyle is the son of Jim Arthur Carter and Audrey Johnson Carter. He taught as an Ag teacher at just about every school in Shelby County, and retired after teaching over 45 years in total from Center ISD. During his spare time, he enjoyed farming.
He is survived by:
Children:
Matt Arthur Carter of Shelbyville
Jay Pickens Carter and wife Courtney of Nacogdoches
Nephews:
Ronnie Wilkins
Dan Wilkins
Bob Wilkins
Sister and brother-in-law, Sandra Sherman and Ben Kiker.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Harriet Sue Kiker Carter; parents, Jim Arthur Carter and Audrey Johnson Carter; and sister, Johnnie Wilkins.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to als.org
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
09/05/2021
Jeanette (Baldree) Davidson, age 83, a longtime resident and retired nursing home owner and administrator, of San Augustine, passed away late Friday evening, September 3, 2021, in San Augustine.
Jeannette was born October 17, 1937, to parents Lou T. (Kerr) Baldree and James Loma Baldree in the Rosevine Community of Sabine County, Texas. Jeanette married the love of her life, the late Gary Davidson, and had celebrated 49 years until his death on July 17, 2005. As an active nursing home administrator, Jeanette was involved in the daily routines and overseeing the care of her residents. She was active in the San Augustine Chamber of Commerce, the Red Hat Ladies, served on the Shelby Savings Bank board of directors, and the San Augustine Memorial Hospital board of directors, and was an active member of First Baptist Church in San Augustine for many years.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Karen Noble and her husband Steve of San Augustine
Son, David Davidson and his wife Teresa of San Augustine
Grandchildren:
Zach Noble and his wife Tiffani
Davidson Kade Noble and his wife Kelli
Jacob Noble
Erin Scarber and her husband Brett
Cameron Noble
Great-grandchildren:
Ace Noble
Kala, Grace and Faith Kirkley
Kace and James Noble
Ian and Archer Chase
Aubree, Evan and Eli Scarber
Very special family friends, Becky Haley and Becky Michalec
Along with numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and her beloved Twin Lakes Care Center family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary Lee Davidson; parents, James Loma and Lou T. Baldree; and sisters, Wilma Henson and her husband Jack, and Lucene Westmoreland and her husband Jimmy.
Pallbearers will be Zach Noble, Kade Noble, Jake Noble, Whit Michalec, Brett Scarber, and Benny Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Bridges, Phil Sublett, Oliver Boyette, Gil Miller, and the Deacons of First Baptist Church in San Augustine.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in the First Baptist Church, 502 E. Columbia Street in San Augustine. Officiating will be Bro. Jim Moss, Kade Noble, Whit Michalec and Bro. Skipper Eberlan. Interment will follow in the Rosevine Cemetery located on FM 1 in Sabine County, Texas.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 7, 2021, from the hours of 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in San Augustine.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church, 502 E. Columbia Street, San Augustine, TX 75972, or the San Augustine County Cowboy Church, P.O. Box 280, San Augustine, TX 75972.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences. Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.
09/05/2021
Darlene Denby Reed, 54, of DeBerry, Texas, passed this life September 2, 2021 in Shreveport, LA.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with MaRinda Cuff officiating. Burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery in Timpson under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home.
Darlene Denby Reed was born October 12, 1966 in Kountze, Texas. She was born to the marriage of Jack and Bobby Jean Jackson Denby. She was raised and schooled in Silsbee and graduated from Tenaha High School.
Darlene loved her family, kids and grandkids, playing bingo and her dog Bella, who was her baby.
She is preceded in death by her parents, step mother, Shirely Denby; sister, Marcy Johnson and brothers, Jackie Wayne Denby and Steven Wallace Denby.
She is survived by:
Son, Scott White and fiancé Kate Beltane of Boise, ID and their baby on the way
Daughter, Staci White of Beaumont and her children, Zachariah Wiler, Jesse Cole, and Kayden Cole
Stepchildren, Nina Reed and Christopher Reed
Special niece and caregiver, Audra Pierce and husband Danny of DeBerry and their children, LogEn, Gracelynn, Sabrina, Ashton, Slayton, and Dawton
Uncle, Bruce Denby and wife Carolyn
Niece, Ashley Wolfe and husband Ruben and their children Dillan, Abi, Bryson, Ethan and Conner
Nephew, Joseph Johnson and his children, Brantley, Brakstin and Brightan
Brother, David Carl Denby of Hooks
Step-brothers, Cregg Johnson of Tenaha and Quin Johnson of Crosby
Numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Services are under the direction of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Carthage, Texas.
09/03/2021
Eva J. Burrows, 75, of Nacogdoches, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, in Nacogdoches.
Per her wishes, she will be cremated and no services are planned.
Born August 2, 1946, in Center, Eva is the daughter of Acie Wright and Dollie Anthony Wright.
She is survived by:
Her son, James Chadwick Burrows and wife Kelly of Richmond
Daughter, Courtney Blair Burrows of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Chelsea Weeks
Ella Anderson
Brayden Anderson
James Christian Burrows
Great-grandchildren:
Klarity Gentry
Ameliah Gentry
Elliot Gentry
Preceded in death by husband, James Frank Burrows; parents, Acie Wright and Dollie Anthony Wright; sister, Nelda Wheeler; and brother, Dickie Wright.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/03/2021
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church in Shelbyville. Bro. Don Windham and Bro. Glenn Molsbee will officiate. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Born December 3, 1931, in Norphlet, Arkansas, Dorothy is the daughter of Clarance Burton and Cora Mae Banfield Burton. She was a member of Calvary Full Gospel Church in Shelbyville.
She is survived by:
Son, Gary W. Johnson and wife Jeanne of North Little Rock, Arkansas
Daughter, Deborah S. Staples of Bossier City, Louisiana
6 grandchildren
9 great-grandchildren
3 great-great-grandchildren
Also, numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by husband, Josh Roebuck; son, Steven L. Staples; parents, Clarance Burton and Cora Mae Banfield Burton; brothers, Carrell Burton and wife May, Wendell Burton and wife Ruby, and Raymond Burton and wife Mary; and sisters, Bessie Orr and husband James, Billie Molsbee and husband Bob; Kathryn Payne and husband Dick; and Evelyn Delk.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/02/2021
Evelyn Faye Thompson, 90, of Joaquin, TX entered into rest Monday, August 30, 2021.
Faye was born February 10, 1931, in Palestine, Texas to Evelyn Opal Weatherford and Hugh Lawson Solomon. She showed her love through cooking which began at the early age of nine years old when she would pull a chair up to the stove and cook for her three brothers. Her specialties were biscuits, dressing, chicken and dumplings and her infamous berry cobbler. She was known as the “pie lady” at church. Faye also had a love for sewing and participated in the ladies’ sewing ministry at First Baptist Church Tenaha for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 3rd, 2021, at Mangum Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 4th, 2021, Mangum Funeral Home with Robbie Johnson officiating. Faye will be laid to rest at Restland Cemetery next to her beloved husband.
She is survived by:
Children:
Cynthia Patterson and husband, Bobby
Walter “Scooter” Thompson, Jr. and wife, Donna
Carolyn George and husband, Rocky
Carl Thompson and wife, Shelia
Grandchildren:
Glenn Patterson and wife, Sherry
Angie Johnson and husband, Robbie
Stephen Thompson and wife, Shelly
Brian Thompson and wife, Rachel
Lindsey Wynn and husband, Kevin
Brooke Kneipp and husband, Rusty
Whitton Thompson and wife, Kalita
Shayna Harvey and husband, David
Great-Grandchildren:
Brandon Patterson
Jacob Patterson and wife, Jordan
Dallas Johnson and wife, Jasmine
Madison Johnson
Meredith Johnson
Joseph Thompson
Brookelynn Thompson
Timothy Wynn
Jenna Wynn
Julia Wynn
Tessa Wynn
Jett Wynn
Colby Kneipp
Addaline Kneipp
Cutter Thompson
Cody Thompson
Kane Harvey
Trevor Harvey
Avelyn Harvey
Brother:
Bill Anderson and wife, Judy
Sister-in-law, JoNell Barnes
Nieces, nephew and other relatives.
Preceded in death by:
Husband: Walter Cline Thompson
Granddaughter: Amanda Faye Cossairt
Parents: Evelyn Weatherford and Hugh Solomon
In-laws: Walter and Audrey Lea Thompson
Brothers: Jimmy Solomon, Robert Solomon
Pallbearers will be Whitton Thompson, Stephen Thompson, Glenn Patterson, Colby Kneipp, Rusty Kneipp, Kevin Wynn, Joseph Thompson, Brian Thompson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church Operation Christmas Child or the Ladies Sewing Ministry, PO Box 159, Tenaha, TX 75974.
09/01/2021
Jayme Lynn Jackson, 55, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in Center.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation an hour prior. Bro. Richard Goodwin will officiate. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Born September 7, 1965, in Center, Jayme is the daughter of James Thomas Wright and Maxie Lynn Samford Wright. She attended First Baptist Church in Center.
She is survived by:
Husband, Rocky Jackson of Center
Father, James Thomas Wright of Center
Brother, Jody Wright and wife Angie of Center
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law:
Randy Alford of Center
Terica Jackson of Center
Rodney Jackson of Center
Kathy Anthony of Center
Preceded in death by her daughter, Jayce Lane Jackson; and mother, Maxie Samford Wright.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
09/01/2021
Eltroy Ayers, 75 of Houston, died on August 26, 2021, at his home in Houston, Texas. Eltroy Ayers was born to the late Mr. Mentroy and Mrs. Lee Dalia Ayers in Center, Texas on August 23, 1946.
Funeral service will be Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Triumph the Church and the Kingdom of God in Christ (908 Daniels Street Center, Texas) at 11am. Rev. Arthur Cloudy is the eulogist.
Mr. Ayers is survived by:
Wife, Sharon Ayers of Houston
Sons:
Bryon Daniels Sr. (Essie) of Tyler
Stacy Ayers (Lola) of Houston
Grandchildren:
Jasmine Ayers
Bryon Daniels Jr.
Alexandria Brown
LaDrena Brooks
Lonnita Daniels
In-laws:
Keith (Lisa) Fountain of Missouri City, Texas
LaJuanah Fountain of Houston
Jessica Fountain-Carter of Houston
Committal is at St. John Cemetery in Center, Texas (Africa Community).
Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and funeral 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 http://www.hicksmortuary.net.
08/31/2021
Thelma Pearl Ashton, 73 of Center, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her residence.
Viewing is 10am until 3pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Carla Ashton of Tenaha
Regina Harris Chambers of Columbus, Ohio
Son, Christopher Ashton of Mansfield, LA
7 Grandchildren, 8 Great-grandchildren
Special friend, Charles Chumbley
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
08/31/2021
Asie B. Goodwin, 72 of Tenaha, passed away Sunday night, August 29, 2021 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Graveside service is at 1pm Wednesday, September 1 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Center, Texas. Interment is at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Pastor Pettis officiating.
He is survived by:
Wife, Joy Faye Goodwin of Tenaha
Daughters:
Lazandra (Cecil) Matlock of Carthage
Sharee Goodwin of Tenaha
Valerie Brooks of Tenaha
Jacqueline Horn of Tenaha
Shirley Watts of Houston
Tracy Horton of Tenaha
Caroline Horton of Tenaha
Cassandra Horton of Tenaha
Sons:
Derrick Brooks of Mansfield
Deon Horton of Tenaha
Host of Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, and Great-great-grandchildren
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center.
08/31/2021
Ricky Wayne Davis, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 3, 2021, at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Kerry Green, Bro. Mark Green, and Bro. Joseph Palacios officiating. Interment will follow at Duncan Cemetery in Shelby County.
Born April 17, 1958, Ricky is the son of Farrel Dean Davis Jr. and Erma Ilene Owens Davis. He worked as a master mechanic. Hobbies included water sports, anything to do with motorcycles, woodworking, and hunting. Ricky became a private pilot and also built and raced custom pulling sleds. He was a member of Spirit of Life United Pentecostal Church in Garrison, where he enjoyed serving Jesus by playing his harmonica, studying the Bible, and even sometimes preaching. Ricky was also known as a big comedian, loving to bring laughter to those around him.
He is survived by:
Wife, Peggy Davis of Shelbyville
Children:
Jaime Davis of Nacogdoches
Jeremy Davis of Nacogdoches
Zachery Hass of Houston
Dakota Hass of Henderson
Stepsons:
Tommy Hass of Shelbyville
Jonathon Hass of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Jacob Henson
Mia Cartwright
Kaden Davis
Keagan Davis
Kami Davis
Chevy Hass
Casey Hass
Mother, Erma Ilene Owens
Sister, Regina Lea Davis of Garrison
Many extended family members in Missouri
Preceded in death by his dad, Farrel Dean Davis Jr.; and brother, Randall Dean Davis.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Hass, Dustan Green, Jonathon Hass, Trenton Bartley, Zachery Hass, Chris Sheppard, Dakota Hass, and Charlie Permenter.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at http://www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/30/2021
Debbie Opry Hudspeth, 63, of Center, passed away August 29, 2021, at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County.
Born December 21, 1957, Debbie is the daughter of Jaqueline and William Roy Opry. She was a secretary for Key Energy and a homemaker before becoming disabled. Her hobbies were hunting and fishing, but most especially spending time with and spoiling her grandkids. She will be missed by friends and family. Debbie was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by:
Husband, Frank A. Hudspeth
Brother, Gary Opry
Sister, Vicky Campbell
7 children and 20 grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, Jaqueline and William Roy Opry; and sister, Peggy Lang.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Hudspeth, Yancy Hudspeth, Dylan Hudspeth, Henry Hudspeth, Brooke Nicholls, and Heath McClelland.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
08/30/2021
James Watts, 69 of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at CHI St. Luke’s Health of Lufkin, Texas.
Funeral Service is at 1pm Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Reed Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. A. L. Horton officiating. Visitation (viewing) is 1pm until 6pm on Friday, September 3 at Garner and Son Chapel. Interment is at Redland Cemetery.
He is survived by:
Wife, Ruthie Wade Watts of San Augustine
Children:
Tammy Beatty (Tony) of Jasper
Jamie Jackson (Latasha) of Center
Kendrick Cotton of San Augustine
Lakeith Cotton (Shakevia) of Center
Step-Children:
Linda Drain (Ed) of Plano
Alice Johnson (Alfred) of Lufkin
Robert Wynn of San Augustine
James Wynn (Carla) of Baytown
Alton Cotton of Nacogdoches
A special granddaughter, Meli Beenstenis
9 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren
Special Aunts:
Emma Watts of San Augustine
Lera Jones of Lufkin
Siblings:
Betty Ruth Pier of San Augustine
Alice Faye Burrell (Huey) of San Augustine
Maurice Watts (Ann) of San Augustine
As well as a host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends
Services are under the direction of Percy Garner & Son Mortuary, San Augustine, Texas.
08/30/2021
Robert Stalcup, 71, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, in Joaquin. He was born October 18, 1949, in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Private family service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
08/30/2021
Craig Barnett Moss, 57, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, in Nacogdoches.
Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with visitation at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center beginning at 12:30 p.m. Russell Duplantis will officiate.
Born November 23, 1963, in Port Arthur, Craig is the son of William B. Moss and Avis Brittain Moss. His hobbies included woodwork, baseball, and football, especially Dallas Cowboy Football.
He is survived by:
Brother, Buddy Moss (Patti) of Bridge City
Sister, Ginger McKinzie of Port Neches
Nieces and nephews:
Leah Moss Busby (Adam)
Landon McDonald
Lane McDonald (Hannah)
Allison McKinzie and fiancé Skylar Evans
Great-nieces and nephews
Lennon and Lawson McDonald
Sadie Busby
Leon McDonald
Cousin, Lavonne Wood.
Preceded in death by his parents, William B. Moss and Avis Brittain Moss.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
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