Obituaries
01/25/2020
Nelwyn Whitley Hawkins, 71, of Marshall, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 23, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim Hawkins, and her parents William D. and Louise Whitley. While her unexpected departure has left a hole that can never be filled, we are comforted knowing she is finally reunited with her best friend.
A farm girl from Lucky, Louisiana, Nelwyn loved gardening and could make almost anything not only grow but thrive. She was a wonderful mother and natural-born caregiver who would drop everything to lend a hand to anyone who was sick or in need. The door to her home was always open to her family, her friends, her children’s friends, and more. Nelwyn enjoyed preparing delicious home cooked meals for those she loved. Her 5-layer chocolate delight is practically famous! Nelwyn never hesitated to help others when they needed it most; giving until it hurt was all she knew.
Her husband, who affectionately nicknamed everyone, called her Opie and Ope because of her beautiful red hair. This unique nickname eventually evolved into Granny Ope and Guh when Nelwyn became a grandmother. While we all know she loved her family, her precious grandbabies were truly the light of her life. We will definitely miss the “snuggle love!”
Nelwyn is survived by:
Her daughter, Judy Dill and her husband Brian of Atlanta, Georgia
Her son, Steve Hawkins and his wife Rachel of Marshall, Texas
Her grandchildren:
Alex and Rebecca Dill
William and Elizabeth Hawkins
Her sisters:
Dell Priest and husband John
Paula Kaercher and husband Ron
Carla Peterson and husband Pete
As well as numerous relatives and friends
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Downs Funeral Home, 4608 Elysian Fields Road, Marshall, Texas. Burial will be at Liberty Hill’s Taylor Cemetery in Bienville, Louisiana on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Liberty Hill Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 44, Bienville, Louisiana, 71008.
01/25/2020
Wanda Jean Gray Hamilton, 88, of Joaquin, Texas departed for Glory on January 23, 2020, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Born June 26, 1931 in Shelby Country to James Edison Gray & Benneye Oates Gray. Lived most of her life in the Lone Cedar community, where she was a lifelong member of Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church.
Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Watson & Sons. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 6-8pm at Watson & Sons. Interment to follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery.
Survived by:
Loving husband of 67 years, J.C. Hamilton
Daughter, Linda Gail Headrick Hamilton & husband, Lance
Son, Jimmy Hamilton & wife, Tammy
Her “One and Only Little Granddaughter”, Tara Leigh Headrick
Grandsons:
Kyle Hamilton Headrick & wife, Katelyn
James Cody Hamilton & wife, Cassidy
Justin Colby Hamilton & girlfriend, Alexis
Sister, Frances Crocker
Brother, Tommy Gray & wife, Jaunell
Sisters-in law:
Tillie Lilly
Fay Baker & husband, Daniel
Brother-in-law, Spencer Hamilton & wife Doshia
19 nieces and nephews, 32 great nieces and nephews and a host of other extended family.
Special traveling companions, Eddie & Yvonne Pierce
Special sister friend, Irada Oates
Preceded in death by parents, James Edison & Benneye Oates Gray, infant daughter, son-in-law, Ken Headrick & sister, Era Lou Gray.
Pallbearers will be her nephews: Ron Crocker, Scooter Gray, Jason Gray, Jay Lilly, Jeff Hamilton, Jonathan Baker, Doug Hedges, Jeb Barney, James Levee & Gary Nixon
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lone Cedar Cemetery Fund, 204 CR 3182, Joaquin, TX, 75954, Shriner's Children's Hospital or a charitable organization of your choice.
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01/23/2020
Keith Nichols, 67, of Center, Texas passed away on January 20, 2020, in Center, Texas. Born May 27, 1952, in, Dallas, Texas. Keith is the son of the late Norman and Lila (Scott) Nichols. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 3PM at Cedar Yard Cemetery, Center, Texas.
Keith grew up in Lancaster, Texas. He graduated high school in 1970 and attended El Centro College. He enjoyed working with computers and spending time with family and friends. Keith was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by:
Sisters:
Ruth Ann Satchfield and husband Samuel of Tenaha, TX
Phillis Kitten and husband Michael of North Ogden, UT
Brother, Lyndon Nichols and wife Janet of Lancaster, TX
Nieces and nephews:
Laurie Gilchrist and husband Lee of Tenaha, TX
Michelle Satchfield and husband Stephen of Port Neches, TX
Christine Gautreaux and husband Joseph of Duluth, GA
Kathryn Nichols of Boulder, CO
Shannon Kitten-Flores and husband Antonio of San Diego, CA
Jason Kitten and wife Linda of Ogden, UT
Great-nieces and nephews:
Joshua Gilchrist of Bethany, TX
Justin Gilchrist and wife Brittany Gilchrist of Timpson, TX
Meghan Satchfield of Port Neches, TX
Matthew Satchfield of Port Neches,
Reese Satchfield of Port Neches, TX
Kelly Satchfield of Port Neches, TX
Alexandria Gautreaux of Duluth, GA
Samantha Gautreaux of Duluth, GA
Lennox Nichols of Boulder, CO
Izan Nichols of Boulder, CO
Lila Kitten-Flores of San Diego, CA
Joseph Kitten of Ogden, UT
Ethan Kitten of Ogden, UT
Daniel Kitten of Ogden, UT
Great-Great niece and nephew:
Addison Gilchrist of Bethany, TX
Joseph Gilchrist of Bethany, TX and a host of friends
Keith is preceded in death by his parents, Norman Nichols and Lila Nichols
To send condolences and sign the online guest book, you may go to www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
01/22/2020
Doyla Jo Tarver, 56, of Center passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Center E.R.
Services will be Saturday, January 25, 2020, 12-noon at Abundant Love Ministires with interment to follow at Friendship Bobo, Tenaha with Pastor Marlin Cloudy officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Vatera Tarver of Center
6 Grandchildren
Mother, Betty Jo Cooks of Center
Brother, Aubrey Cooks
Sisters:
Mita Green of Jacksboro
Towanda Lathan of Baton Rouge, LA
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Center
01/22/2020
David E. McCall, Sr., 89, of Moline, Ill. passed away Friday, January 17, 2020, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the mortuary. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery in Illinois. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
David was born on June 16, 1930, in Rock Island, the son of James E. McCall and Margaret Van Hoeck McCall. He graduated from Rock Island High School. He was a U.S. Veteran, serving in the Air Force. He retired from the Rock Island Arsenal in 1986 where he worked as a machinist and in quality control. David was a member of Friends Circle and the Moose Club. He liked to be outdoors fishing, boating, hunting, and golfing; and watching the Chicago Cubs on television. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends at Jim’s Knoxville Tap.
Survivors include:
His children:
Laurie McCall Partlow of Center
David (Joyce) McCall, Jr.
Dolores (DeeDee) McCall
James Eugene McCall II
Sister, Cynthia (Jim) Jordan
Grandchildren:
John (Tammy) Smith
Stacey Holt
Eric Partlow of Center
Amy (Jamie) Lindley of Shelbyville
James (Beth) McCall III
Great-grandchildren:
Evelynn Lindley of Shelbyville
Justin (Krystal) Smith
Matthew Smith
Logan Smith of Center
Zachery (Kelsey) Hass
Dakota (Madison) Hass
Cody Holt
James McCall IV
Zachary McCall
Lucas McCall
Emily McCall
Great-Great-Grandchildren:
Levi Smith
October Smith
Chevy Hass
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty; and ex-wives, Dolores and Judy.
Memories may be shared on the tribute wall.
01/21/2020
Shannon Curtis Parks, 43, of Lufkin, Texas passed away on January 18, 2020 in Lufkin, Texas. Born May 7, 1976, in Houston, Texas, Shannon is the son of Curtis Parks and Juanita Brahm. Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM at the Community Building in SoSo Park, Timpson, Texas.
Shannon was a 1995 graduate from Timpson High School. He was a hard working man to provide for his three children. Shannon took pride in caring for his family. He was a loving father. His most precious time was that spent with his children, along with spending time with his family. Shannon enjoyed watching movies, playing video games, and working. He also had a passion for music. Some would find him just singing, and although you might find it funny, this is something he liked to do.
He is survived by:
His daughters:
Rebekah Parks
Alyssa Parks
Lana Parks
Mother of his children, Marie Jackson
Father, Curtis Allen Parks
Brother, Allen Curtis Parks
Sisters:
Misty Diaz
Priscilla Sparks and husband Johnny
Cousins:
Michelle Cartwright and Christopher
Amber Parks
Ashton Harris
Nieces:
Alexus
Aurora
Nephew, Kyle
A host of family and friends that will miss him dearly
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Allen Curtis Parks and Joy Eldredge Parks.
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.
01/19/2020
Richard Speedy, 81, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Tenaha.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Mr. Speedy was born January 10, 1939, in Peoria, Illinois, to Thelma Restler Speedy. He served in the United States Army and later worked as a truck driver.
He is survived by:
Wife, Louie Speedy
Son, Mitchell Holloway and wife Kathy
Daughter, Robin Holloway
Son, Michael Speedy and wife Cheryl
Grandsons:
Mark Holloway
Logan Speedy
Son, Richard Speedy Jr.
Son, Gary Speedy and wife Carol
Daughter, Sandy Speedy
Son, Craig Speedy
Sister, Roseann Wright
He is preceded in death by his son, Barry Speedy; parents; and brother, Jim Speedy.
Pallbearers will be Charle-s, James, Steve, Mark, Logan, and Shawn. Honorary pallbearer will be Sheila Fountain.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/19/2020
Lorene Ross, 98, of Joaquin, passed away January 18, 2020, in Carthage.
Graveside service will be held at Noon, Friday, January 24, 2020, at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Wade Rector officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Mrs. Ross was born December 18, 1921, in Shelby County, to Russell Brawley and Lena Smothermen Brawley. Her hobbies included making quilt tops and jellies, working with her flowers, and chewing Red Man Chewing Tabacco.
She is survived by:
Son, John Ross Sr. of Joaquin
Daughter, Cimmaron Parks of Trinity
Daughter-in-law, Betty Posey of Carthage
Brother, Lee Brawley of Corpus Christi
Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Pete Ross; son, Robert “Bob” Ross; and parents, Russell Brawley and Lena Smothermen Brawley.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/18/2020
Elpidio “Pidio” Hernandez, 56, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020, and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Rafael Ramos officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Mr. Hernandez was born May 5, 1963, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Severano Hernandez-Garcia and Eufemia Mata Hernandez. He worked in the oilfield most of his life and was an extremely hard worker. He was a member of Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai in Tenaha, Texas. His kindness and compassion was seen in his willingness to help others in need. He was a comical man, providing others with a good laugh. Above all, Mr. Hernandez cherished his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Sara Garcia Hernandez; children, Ana Campuzano and husband Jose S. of Winnie, Texas, Daniel Hernandez and wife Norma of Center, Texas, Raquel Medina and husband Eldy of Florida, Rebeca Hernandez of Center, Texas, Elizabeth Hernandez of Houston, Texas, Julio Hernandez of Longview, Texas, and Blanca Hernandez of Longview, Texas; grandchildren, Daleyza, Isaiah, Josiah, Jaylen, Coraline, Naomi, and Erick; sisters, Rosa Hernandez and Gumecinda Santana-Hernandez; brothers, Geronimo Hernandez and Roberto Hernandez; and numerous family members; and a host of friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Severano Hernandez-Garcia and Eufemia Mata Hernandez.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Hernandez, Roberto Hernandez, Geronimo Hernandez, Antonio Santana, Hubert Segovia, Manuel Garcia, Manuel Lopez, and Jose Angeles. Honorary pallbearers will be Gabriel Ordaz and Rafael Rafael.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Elpidio "Pidio" Hernández, de 56 años, del Center, falleció el sábado 18 de enero de 2020 en Center, Texas.
Las visitas se llevarán acabo de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m., lunes 20 de enero de 2020 y de 8:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m., martes 21 de enero de 2020, en la funeraria Watson & Sons en Center, Texas. El funeral se llevará acabo a las 12:00 del mediodía, miércoles 22 de enero de 2020, en Watson & Sons Chapel con Pastor Rafael Ramos oficiando. Seguirá el sepelio en el Oaklawn Memorial Park en Center, Texas.
El Sr. Hernández nació el 5 de mayo de 1963 en San Luis Potosí, México, de Severano Hernández-García y Eufemia Mata Hernández. Trabajó en el campo petrolero la mayor parte de su vida y era muy trabajador. Tambien fue miembro de la Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai en Tenaha, Texas. Su amabilidad y compasión se vieron en su disposición a ayudar a otros que lo nececitaban. También era conocido como un bromista, el que hacía reír a los demás. Sobre todo, el Sr. Hernández apreciaba a su familia, especialmente a sus nietos.
Le sobreviven sus esposa, Sara Garcia Hernandez; hijos, Ana Campuzano y su esposo José S. de Winnie, Texas, Daniel Hernández y su esposa Norma del Center, Texas, Raquel Medina y su esposo Eldy de Florida, Rebeca Hernández de Center, Elizabeth Hernández de Houston, Julio Hernández de Longview y Blanca Hernández de Longview; nietos, Daleyza, Isaiah, Josiah, Jaylen, Coraline, Naomi y Erick; hermanas, Rosa Hernández y Gumecinda Santana-Hernandez; hermanos, Gerónimo Hernández y Roberto Hernández; y varios otros miembros de la familia; y una gran cantidad de amigos.
Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Severano Hernández-García y Eufemia Mata Hernández.
Los portadores serán Daniel Hernández, Roberto Hernández, Gerónimo Hernández, Antonio Santana, Hubert Segovia, Manuel García, Manuel López y José Ángeles. Los portadores honorarios serán Gabriel Ordaz y Rafael Rafael.
Las condolencias y homenajes en línea se pueden enviar a www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/18/2020
David D. Williams, 65, of Center, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020, in Longview.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 20, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Steve Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Mr. Williams was born March 21, 1954, in Post, Texas, to Melvin Coy Williams and Juanetha O. Horton Williams. He worked as a farmer and was a member of Center Church of Christ.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Katie Michelle Williams of Waco
Kassidy Fox and husband Jake of Nacogdoches
Brother, Joseph Barr of Center
Nephew, Tyler Coy Barr of Center
Father, Melvin Williams of Center
Aunts:
Patsy Morgan of Gladewater
Charlene Fortunberry of Gladewater
Kathy Chegingross of Gladewater
A number of cousins, other family, and a host of friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Juanetha O. Horton Williams.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/18/2020
Miranda Jean Childs Bailey, 80, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Nacogdoches.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Powdrill Cemetery in Shelby County with Dr. Fred Childs officiating.
Mrs. Bailey was born August 20, 1939, in Center, to Larry Louis Childs and Hazel Ellis Childs. She worked as a truck driver for many years. Her most recent pastime was reading on her kindle. Mrs. Bailey loved her grandchildren very much.
She is survived by:
Children:
Jonathan Hughes and wife Patti of Nacogdoches
Joe Hughes of Center
Jack Bailey of Kensett
Grandchildren:
Melissa and Dylan Bruderer
Jonathan Hughes
Cody and Yvette Hughes
Shawn Hughes
Eric Hughes
Chris Hughes
Great-grandchildren, Rayden and Grayson Bruderer
Brother, Bob Childs
She is preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Bailey; baby, Morgan Lee Bailey; parents, Larry Louis Childs and Hazel Ellis Childs; brother, Bill Childs; and nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Hughes, Jonathan Hughes, Joe Hughes, Shawn Hughes, Cody Hughes, Chris Hughes, Eric Hughes, and Melissa Bruderer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/18/2020
Vera Mae Nimitz, 77, of Hillister, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, in Beaumont.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020, at New Hope Cemetery in Center with Bro. Steve Noble officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at noon.
Mrs. Nimitz was born December 4, 1942, in Center, to Robert H. Adams Sr. and Ruby Christine Pate Belsha. From stories told, she had it pretty rough, but she never let her circumstances hold her back. She raised three children. She had a strong conviction about things and once she had her mind made up there was no changing it. Bless the ones on the other end. She had many talents from cooking biscuits from scratch to quilting. She enjoyed her garden and also enjoyed junkin’ before junkin’ was cool! One of her favorite things to do was going shopping and finding a great deal. Her sense of fashion was always ahead of her time. She had a timeless style. During her 77 adventurous years, she was a mother to three, an aunt to many, a grandmother to seven, and a great-grandmother to five. She loved deeply and fully.
She is survived by:
Her husband, Joe Nimitz of Shepherd, Texas
Children:
Angela Cuello and husband Pete of China, Texas
Jamie Powell and husband Jeffrey of China, Texas
Thomas Bailey and wife Jamie of China, Texas
Grandchildren:
Kandi Stone and husband Kevin
Dee Dee Srader and husband Chad
Ashley Little and husband Billy
Pete Cuello
Zachary Powell and fiancé Taylor Trahan
Brittany Powell and fiancé Christopher Gallagher
Brooke Bailey
Great-grandchildren:
Kayla Stone
Katie Stone
Allie Srader
Aden Cuello
Sisters:
Carlyon Moore
Diane Freeman
Nelda McCawley
Brother, David Belsha
Sister-in-law, Rose Adams
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives; and a host of friends.
She is preceded in death by her great grandson, Sydney Srader; parents, Robert H. Adams Sr. and Ruby Christine Pate Belsha; sister, Mozelle Akins; and brothers, Robert Adams, Tommy Belsha, and Johnny Belsha.
Pallbearers will be Pete Cuello, Zachary Powell, Christopher Gallagher, Kevin Stone, Billy Little, and Chad Srader.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Harbor Hospice, 2450 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/17/2020
David Lamar Henderson Jr. (Blue), 62, of Center passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 1pm at Center Triumph Church in Center. Interment will follow at a future date. Bishop Howard Cloudy, Sr. will officiate.
David Lamar Henderson Jr. is survived by:
Sisters:
Yvonne Preston of Center
Velma Beltcher of Center
Brothers:
Louis (Brenda) Jackson of Center
Melvin (Diane) Calhoun of Center
Larry (Myrtle) Osby of Center
Willie D. Jackson of Center
Y.D. Jackson Jr. of Center
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home - Center.
01/17/2020
Woody Eugene Keating, 62, of Mt. Enterprise, Texas passed away on January 15, 2020 in Mt. Enterprise, Texas. Born August, 8, 1957, in Houston, Texas, Woody is the son of the late Harold Clifton and Mona Berline (Smith) Keating.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2:00PM at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Enterprise, Texas, with Bro. Darrel Owens and Bro. Bryan Sellers officiating. Interment will follow at County Line Cemetery, FM 1971N, Timpson, Texas.
Visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday, January 18, 2020 beginning at 1PM at Landmark Baptist Church, Mt.Enterprise, Texas.
Woody grew up in the Caledonia community. He attended Gary ISD and graduated from Mt. Enterprise High School. He married the love of his life, Pip Casey, on February 17, 1978. They raised three wonderful children, Dustin, Kristen, and Ashley. The two made lots of memories over the last 41 years. Woody was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His precious time spent with his wife, children, and especially his grandchildren will be cherished forever. Woody was an avid fisherman. One of his favorite fishing spots was those found on Toledo Bend. He also enjoyed time spent on the beach. Woody loved the Lord and served through his church in many capacities. He was a member of Landmark Baptist Church for over 35 years.
He is survived by:
Loving wife, Pip Keating
Son, Dustin Eugene Keating and wife Lacey
Daughters:
Kristen Nicole Innerarity
Ashley Lauren Lee and husband Jerry Lynn Lee Jr.
Grandchildren:
Dustin Lane Keating
Jackson Jay Arthur
Jace Ryan Keating
Wyatt Evan Lee
Lizzie Grace Lee
Madison Grace Innerarity
Mallory Lauren Innerarity
A host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
Woody is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Clifton and Mona Berline Keating; brother, Clifton Keating; and sister, Betty Cole.
Pallbearers serving will be Tad Titlow, Rut Desselle, Terrell Jones, Tim Johnson, Bubba Casey, Kenneth Wilson, Ray Dees, and Kyle Keeling.
Honorary pallbearers are Jackie Risinger, David Holmes, Charlie Kasprowicz, and Rodney McCoy.
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.
01/16/2020
Laquannah Francine Lowe Parker of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Shreveport, LA. She was born in Grand Saline, Tx to Richard and Adeane Lowe.
Laquannah is preceded in death by: Father, Richard Lowe; Father of her children, Renard Parker; Paternal Grandparents, Thelma and Seal Lowe; Maternal Grandparents, Adell and Harvey Teal; Grandson, Cameron Miller; Granddog Sadie Jo .
She is survived by:
Son, Terry and wife Audrey Parker of Logansport, La
Daughter, Tammie Miller and husband Ryan of Joaquin
Mother, Adeane Lowe of Joaquin
Brothers:
Ricky Lowe and wife Kay of Burnet, TX
Mike Lowe and wife Linda of Lumberton, TX
Bradley Lowe and wife Brooke of Stanley, LA
Grandkids:
Kamon Parker
Lily Parker
London Parker
Presley Miller
Cooper Miller
Baby Alexander Miller
A host of cousins, family, and friends.
Memorial Services will be held at Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin, Texas, Saturday January 18, 2020 at 3pm. Visitation begins at 2pm.
Laquannah will always be remembered for her role as Mama, Nana, and boss. She was a hard worker, loyal, and a true friend to those that were lucky enough to be blessed by her friendship. It could probably be said that she could be difficult to work for, but, she only expected the best out of her employees, and she never asked them to do anything that she wasn’t willing to do herself. Her kids and other family members will always remember her for her giving heart and selfless acts. All anyone ever had to do was mention that they needed or wanted something and she was right there to do whatever she could to make it happen. She will be missed by all and remembered forever.
Funeral Services are under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Bossier City, LA.
01/15/2020
Pastor David Dixon, Sr., 66 of Nacogdoches, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Nacogdoches.
Visitation is Friday, January 17 from 6 to 8pm at All Family Mortuary in Lufkin. Funeral service is Saturday, January 18 at noon at New Life Church in Lufkin, Texas. Interment is at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Lufkin.
Services entrusted to All Family Mortuary, Lufkin, Texas and Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.
01/14/2020
Hilburn Scruggs, 86, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020, in Mansfield, Louisiana.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. J.C. Lewis officiating. Following will be a military honors service under the direction of VFW Post #8904. Interment will be held at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Mr. Scruggs was born September 5, 1933, to John Norris Scruggs and Annis Mae Lee Scruggs. He served in the United States Army and went on to work in the oilfield from which he retired. Mr. Scruggs loved working and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by:
His sons:
H. Glenn Scruggs and wife Dorothea of Shreveport, Louisiana
Dennis Scruggs and wife Sherry of Joaquin
Daughter, Joanne Scruggs English and husband Stevie of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Hollie Scruggs Adams and husband Chad of Joaquin
Brooke Scruggs Diven and husband Kane of Joaquin
Lindsey Scruggs Baillio and husband Jody of Bossier City, Louisiana
Noah Glenn Scruggs and wife Emily of Metarie, Louisiana
Race English of Joaquin
Cam English of Joaquin
Randy Nelson of Fairborn, Ohio
Lora Nelson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hollie Jolley of Bossier City, Louisiana
Jessica Peterson of Shreveport, Louisiana
Great-grandchildren:
Caren Adams
Callie Adams
Cierra Adams
Titan Diven
Shelby Diven Pride
Lila Baillio
Jillian Baillio
Sadie Baillio
Evalynn Baillio
Dallas Baillio
Ezra Scruggs
Alyza Scruggs
Carson Guyer
Harper Wilkinson
Sister, Eva Scruggs Melton
Brother, Joe Scruggs and wife Frankie
Brother-in-law, Fred Foreman and wife Frances of LaMarque, Texas
Sister-in-law, Maxine Moye of Pasadena
Special loved ones, Gail Russell Scruggs and Janet L. Tucker; his little dog, Diesel; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life of 64 years, Glenda Gail Scruggs; parents, John Norris Scruggs and Annis Mae Lee Scruggs; sisters, Infant Mae Dell Scruggs, Lera Childress, Avis Lambert Lout, Errollene Brimberry, and Audrey Dyer; brothers, Hervey Scruggs and W.L. “Chuck” Scruggs.
Pallbearers will be Chad Adams, Jody Baillio, Kane Diven, Noah Scruggs, Race English, Cam English, and Titan Diven. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Dickerson, Newton Johnson, and the whole Ram House crew.
A special thank you to Dr. Billy Bickham and nurse, Gloria, for their compassionate care over the years, along with Pharmacist Benny Owens with Headrick’s Drug Store in Logansport, Louisiana.
A special thank you to friends, David Yule, Lewis and Craig Wright, along with decades of oilfield family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lone Cedar Cemetery Fund, 204 CR 3182, Joaquin, Texas 75954 or Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, PO Box 328, Joaquin, Texas 75954.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
01/14/2020
Wedia Faye Jones, 74, of San Augustine, Texas. Ms. Jones passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Colonial Pines in San Augustine, Texas.
Funeral service will be Saturday, January 18, 2020, 1pm at Roberts Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Roberts Cemetery with Rev. Ardis Mosby, Officiating and Rev. Tori Barnes, Eulogist.
Visitation will be held the day of the service from 8:30am until 11:30am at Garner & Son Chapel and from 12-noon until service time at Roberts Baptist Church.
Survivors:
Son, Micah Jones ( LaShanna) of Nacogdoches
Daughters:
Paula Jones of San Augustine
Kyla Jones Wynn (James) of Baytown
4 Grandchildren
5 Great-Grandchildren
Brothers:
Willie Ray Jones of Dallas
Lonnie Jones Jr. of Texas City
Stefern Jones of San Augustine
Robert Montgomery ( Judy) of Nacogdoches
Sisters:
Winnie Ruth Holman (Johnny) of San Augustine
Brenda Jones of Nacogdoches
Reena Jones Washington (Jordan, III) of San Augustine
Felashia Ford (Barry) of San Augustine
Chequitha Barnes (Dennis) of San Augustine
As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
01/13/2020
Funeral Service for Sergeant Major (Retired) Booker Gilford Coleman, Lawton, Oklahoma will be at 12 Noon on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Union Baptist Church in Lawton with the Dr. C. W. Whitlow officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be in the Fort Sill Cemetery under the direction of the Howard-Harris Funeral Services.
There will be a Wake with Viewing and Family Visitation at Howard-Harris on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Masonic Last Rights will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, and also at the gravesite on Friday, following Military Honors.
SGM (Ret) Coleman was born May 26, 1929 in Center, Texas to Alvin Coleman and Edith Louise (Osby) Coleman. He died on Friday, January 10, 2020, in Lawton. He accepted Christ at an early age, and united with the Mount Zion CME Church in Center. He is a graduate of the C.H. Daniel High School in Center, TX and later attended and completed classes at Cameron University in Lawton. He married Odell (Lister) Coleman on September 6, 1953; to this union two children were born. His family became permanent residents of Lawton in 1962.
He enlisted into the United States Army on June 9, 1949, and retired as a Sergeant Major on January 31, 1973 after honorably serving over 23 years. He was a Combat Veteran of both the Korean War and Viet Nam Conflict, and completed other assignments in Germany, Hawaii, Fort Bliss, Fort Carson, Fort Chaffee, Fort Riley, Fort Sam Houston, Fort Sill, and Macomb, IL. His awards include the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Bronze Star with Valor for his heroism in Yulmak, Korea; the Army Commendation Medal; Korean Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal (7th Award); Viet Nam Service Medal; Viet Nam Campaign Medal with-Device, and the Over Seas Service Ribbon. Following his Military retirement he was employed as a Department of the Army Civilian at Fort Sill, and served in TASC and DOL from 1973 to his retirement from Civil Service in 1989.
SGM (Ret) Coleman remained active in Masonry since his induction in 1957. He earned the degree of Grand Inspector General; Commander of Golden Limit Consistory #133, and served as the Past Master of Rising Star Lodge #18. He was a member of Menes Temple #32, and also served over 25 years as the Treasurer for the Lawton, OK Council of Deliberation. Other affiliations included his being a Silver Life Member of the NAACP Lawton, Oklahoma Branch #6131.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Odell (Lister) Coleman; father, Alvin Coleman; mother, Edith (Coleman) Gardner; sister, Tommie J. Coleman; brother, Richard L. Coleman; and, his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Survivors include:
Sons:
Gilford B. Coleman of Dallas, TX
Steven R. Coleman (wife, Debra), of Rowlett, TX
Daughter, Anita R. Scott (husband, COL(R) Will, Jr.), of Lawton, OK
Granddaughters:
Cicretia Lusk of Fort Worth, TX
Katrina Slaughter (husband, Brandon) of Forney, TX
Elise Coleman of Rowlett, TX
Grandsons:
Scott Coleman of Dallas, TX
1LT William Scott III., currently deployed in Afghanistan
Great-grandson, Harrison Coleman
Great-granddaughter, Kalani Slaughter
Brother, Anthony Coleman of Marshall, TX
Along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Local survivors are Sister-in-law: Norma Lister of Shelbyville, Texas and several cousins
Services are under the direction of Hicks Mortuary of Center, Texas and Howard Harris Funeral Home of Lawton, OK.
Peggy Julian Perkins of Timpson, Texas, passed away at age 92 on Sunday, January 5th, 2020, in Timpson, Texas. Peggy was born on April 28th, 1927, in Dubbery, Louisiana to the late John Calvin Julian and Louisa May (Schnurpel) Julian.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January, 12th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson,Texas. Funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, January 13th, at First United Methodist Church, Timpson, Texas, with Rev. Sarah Oden officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.
Peggy Julian Perkins was raised in Timpson, Texas, where she attended high school. After graduating from high school, she began her clerking career working at the Timpson train station at age 18. She then attended secretarial school in Houston, Texas, to further her career as a railroad rates clerk. While attending school there, she worked part-time at the soda stand in a pharmacy on Main Street Houston where she met the love of her life, Charles Morris Perkins. The two were married on February 23, 1951, spending more than 67 wonderful years together. While Peggy was an only child, she married into a family of ten brother- and sister-in-laws with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews which provided her with endless love, support and entertainment.
Peggy returned to work with the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1952 where she spent over 37 years as a rates clerk in Laffeyette Division of the Southern Pacific Railroad working in Port Arthur and Beaumont, Texas. Upon retirement Peggy enjoyed spending time with family and church members, as well as spending winters in South Texas with their many fellow ‘snow-bird’ Winter Texans from around the country. Peggy traveling with her husband extensively around the US and Canada visiting extended family members and their many friends. She enjoyed sharing fond memories from their many journeys.
Peggy was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Timpson where she and her husband were the first couple married in this church 69 years ago. She also hosted weekly bible study at her home.
Peggy is survived by:
Her sons:
David Burnett Perkins and wife Michelle
James Calvin Perkins, William Hardin Perkins
Grandchildren:
Sarah Perkins
Johnathon Perkins
Hannah Perkins
Phillip Perkins
A host of family and friends that will miss her dearly
She is preceded in death by her parents, John Calvin Julian and Louisa May (Schnurpel) Julian; her husband, Charles Morris Perkins; her son, Phillip Julian Perkins.
Memorial donations may be made to the Methodist Children’s Home, www.mch.org/donate/.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.
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