Obituaries
11/8/2019
Steve Boyd, 73, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Steve was born on August 26, 1946 in Logansport, Louisiana to David (D.B.) and Maurine Farmer Boyd. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He was raised in the Bethel Community in Logansport and loved traipsing over the property hunting and fishing the ponds around there.
Survived by his wife of 30 years, Barbara Boyd of Center, Texas.
Children:
Sheri Grezeczkowski and husband Allen of Lake Esinore, California.
Christopher Boyd, and wife Mandy of Meridan, Texas.
Stephanie Haltom, and husband Mark of Tyler, Texas.
Melinda Crouch of Kaufman, Texas
Robert Crouch of Timpson, Texas
Grandchildren:
Ashley Grezeczkowski
Nicholas Grezeczkowski
Jordan Haltom
Laney Crouch
Mirandia Crouch
Olivia Crouch
Brother and Sisters:
David Boyd, Jr. and wife Shirley of Center, Texas
Charlotte Scruggs of Joaquin
Freida Parker and husband Charles Ray of Joaquin
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents D.B. and Maurine Boyd. His wife and children’s mother, Alicia Wood Boyd. His brother in law Thomas Scruggs.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/8/2019
Waymon Edward Armstreet, 82, 82, of Houston, Texas passed away on November 7, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Born December 22, 1936, in Shelby County, Texas, Waymon is the son of the late William Wayne Armstreet and Shelby Exa (Risinger) Armstreet. Graveside service will be held Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 2PM at Duncan Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas.
Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service from 12:00 – 1:00 PM at Mangum Funeral Home.
Waymon graduated from Strong School in Shelby County. He was a loving father, and enjoyed spending time with and taking care of his son, John, until his passing in 2015. Waymon worked in Houston, Texas as a dedicated fireman. Later in his career he bacame Fire Chief at Houston’s Station 19. When he was not working you could find him fishing on the Guadalupe with his nephew, Lynn, and some of his coworkers from his station.
Waymon is survived by:
His wife: Marcia Rojas Armstreet of Atlanta, Georgia; mother of his child: Margaret June Gordon Armstreet
Sisters:
Vivian “Sis” Raymond of Shelbyville, Texas
Lucille Smith of Center, Texas
Nephews:
Lynn Raymond and wife Christine of Shelbyville, Texas
Jerry Raymond and wife Gina of Shelbyville, Texas
Steve Smith and wife Deb of Center, Texas
Kenneth Smith and wife Elizabeth of Hollow Rock, Tennessee
Niece: Margo Griffith and husband Waylon, Center, Texas
Special friend:
Mike Phillips
Mike Casey
A host of family and friends that will miss him dearly
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Exa Armstreet; son, John Wayne Armstreet.
Serving as pallbearers will be the Houston Fire Department Honor Guard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Risinger, and Bobby Henry Wilburn.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas is in charge of arrangements.
11/8/2019
Solon (Wayne) Ponder, 93, of Joaquin, Texas passed away on November 7, 2019 in Center, Texas. He was born February 5, 1926, in Ewing, Illiois, to Solon and Fleta Ponder.
He is survived by:
His Son: Dale Ponder and wife Marinna of TX
Daughters:
Debra Goodwin of Nevada and Kaye Nealy of Washington
7 Grandchildren
8 Great-Grandchildren
1 Great-Great Grandchild
A host of family and friends that will miss him dearly. Mr. Ponder was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Air Force retiring after 27 ½ years of service for his country.
Services will be Tuesday November 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Mangum Funeral Home with Visitation Monday November 11, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Benton, Illinois.
Mr. Ponder is preceded in death by his Wife of 69 years, Betty Evelyn Ponder and Son Michael Wayne Ponder.
In lue of flowers donations can be made to the Jackson Missionary Baptist church of Joaquin 11120 TX-7 Joaquin TX 75954
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas is in charge of arrangements.
11/08/2019
Lenora Mills of Gary, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at UT Medical Center in Carthage, Texas.
Mrs. Mills was born January 3, 1948, in San Augustine County, Texas, and was a longtime resident of Panola County, Texas. She was a member of Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Her survivors include her husband, Thad Roy Mills of Gary, Texas; daughter, Deidra Swift of Evadale, Texas; daughter, Celeste Lewis and husband Harold of Joaquin, Texas; a son, Timothy Mills and wife Stephanie of Elysian Fields, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymon and Ercelle Lakey; and a granddaughter, Brandi Mills.
Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2019, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine.
Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, with interment following at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden. Officiating will be Bro. Levi Corhorst, pastor of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church.
Pallbearers: Ron Rockmore, Kenny Thornton, T.J. Swift, Taylor Mills, Justin Lewis, Joshua Swift Chip Lovell, and Brandon Lovell.
Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences. Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
11/06/2019
Miss Tamoya Jagon Evonne Cameé Gentry, 34, of Timpson passed away Saturday evening, November 2, 2019 in Center.
A wake will be held Friday evening, November 8, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm at First Assembly of God in Timpson. Services will be Saturday, November 9, 2019, 11am at First Assembly of God in Timpson.
Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in the Woods Community with Pastor Alfred Berry officiating.
Miss Tamoya Jagon Evonne Cameé Gentry is survived by:
Mother: Loretta Berry of Tenaha
Father: Rev. Alfred Berry of Tenaha
Brothers:
Reginald Tyrone Paige of Tennessee
Jarrion Teré Gentry of Dallas
Xavier Gentry of Nacogdoches
Frankie Gentry of Timpson
Marcus Berry of Dallas
Sisters:
Brandy Gentry of Timpson
Lashandra Jones of Center
Onita Jones of Center
Sandra Jones of Center
Services are under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas
11/6/2019
Dot Smith, 89, of Diana, formerly of Center, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in Longview.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Pastor Marc Minter officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Dot was born May 19, 1930, in Center, to Jimmy W. Davis and Grace Estelle Doggett Davis. She was a bookkeeper for the radio station for many years. Dot loved to sing gospel music whether it was in the choir or with a quartet. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.
She is survived by:
Her children:
Mitch Smith and wife Connie of Kilgore
Mike Smith and wife Cathy of Kilgore
Kandi Grissom and husband John of Diana
Grandchildren:
Robert Smith
Jared Smith
Eric Smith
Kevin Ellis
John Douglas Grissom
9 great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends
She is preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Smith; parents, Jimmy W. Davis and Grace Estelle Doggett Davis; and brothers, Jimmy Davis and James Davis.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/05/2019
Karen Creech Thompson, 70, of Center, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, in Center.
A memorial service for Lita Karen “Cookie” Creech Thompson will be held at the First Baptist Church of Logansport, LA on Thursday, November 7, 2019, with visitation held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Karen, lovingly known throughout her life as “Cookie”, was born in Logansport, LA on August 17, 1949 to parents Lloyd “Shug” Creech and Betty VanCleave Creech. She died peacefully at home in Center, TX on November 3, 2019.
She is survived by:
Her son: Charlie B. Thompson of New Orleans, LA
Brothers:
Billy Creech of Logansport, LA
Sam Creech and husband Michael “Niko” Corolla of Irving, Texas
Along with several sister-in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Cookie is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Thompson, her parents, Lloyd “Shug” and Betty VanCleave Creech, and brother, Danny Creech.
As an active and devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Logansport for many years, Cookie taught Sunday School and assisted with the church’s children’s activities. She was lovingly known as “Aunt Cookie” and “The Candy Lady” by the children. Other ministry areas that she served on included being a member of the Building and Grounds Committee, Special Occasions Committee, and the Women’s Ministry Team. Cookie was an active member of the WMU, and was thrilled to travel with members of her church family to Kentucky to see and experience “The Ark” earlier this year.
Always a dedicated worker, Cookie was a committed bookkeeper and office manager for Boles Enterprises in Shelby County for over 30 years. She was the owner of Austin Street Marketplace in Center, TX where she dealt in antiques, restored furniture, and produced beautiful hand painted artwork.
Although Logansport was her hometown, Cookie was also active in her adopted home of Center and Shelby County, Texas. She served as a founding member of the Lake Area Art League, and as an organizer for the happenings at the Shelbyville Hill Festival for several years. It was her pleasure to support various other local organizations and civic activities with her skills and talents, always leaving her trademark gift of beauty with her unique flair.
Cookie woke her social media friends up each day with her “Good Morning” posts in addition to making those same lucky friends smile with her daily humor. She freely shared her God given talents as an artist and decorator with all. The lives that Cookie touched were indeed blessed and enriched by knowing this Godly lady that will be missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations to the First Baptist Church of Logansport.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
11/5/2019
Chester “Chet” John Hribal Jr., 56, of Center, Texas passed away on October 18, 2019 in Center, Texas. Born August 19, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri, Chet was the son of the late Chester John Hribal Sr. and Iva Joy (McSwain) Hribal.
Celebration of Life will be held on November 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. ath Old Salem Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Sarah Waller and husband Joel of Center, Texas
Darian Hribal of Center, Texas
Mother of his children, Sheri Vaughn Hribal
Grandchildren:
Katlyn Waller
Pierson Waller
Madisyn Waller
Brother, Jamey Hribal of Hideway, Texas
Sister, Kay Wilkinson of Dallas, Texas
Numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
Chet is preceded in death by his parents, Chester John Hribal Sr. and Iva Joy Hribal; and sister, Sherry Luman Schump.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
11/04/2019
Judith Grisel Zapata, 45, of Center, Texas passed away on November 2, 2019 in Center, Texas. She was born January 1, 1974, in Papantla DE Olarte Veracruz, Mexico, Judith is the daughter of Vdlentino Zapata Jimenez and Irma Mora Morales.
She is survived by:
Her husband: Jorge Mejia Camas of Center
Son: Joshua Mejia of Center
Father: Vdlentino Zapata Jimenez
Sisters:
Irma Zapata Mora
Guadalupe Zapata Mora
Cousins:
Faustino Mora Mar
Desiderio Mora Mar
Pascual Mora Mar
Numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
Judith is preceded in death by her mother, Irma Mora Morales.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas is in charge of arrangements.
11/02/2019
Mike Anthony Luste, 55, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, in Joaquin.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Cogburn Cemetery in the Leo Community of Era, Texas.
Mr. Luster was born December 15, 1963, in Gainesville, Texas, to Veston Luster and Mildred Ryan Luster. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and most of all, spending time with his children.
He is survived by:
His children:
Chism Luster and wife Catherine
Kaitlyn Mahon
Carter Luster
Grandchildren
Brother: Billy Luster and Renee McInnis
He is preceded in death by his parents, Veston and Mildred Luster
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for his son.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/30/2019
Margaret Landis Robertson, 85, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze with Bro. Scott Mayer officiating.
Mrs. Robertson was born December 17, 1933, in Kountze, to Orval Landis and Clara Rust Landis. She was self-employed in the timber industry. She loved to shop and spend time with her grandkids. Mrs. Robertson was a member of First Baptist Church in Center, where she was involved in the Golden Harvest Club.
She is survived by:
Her children:
Randy Robertson and wife Lesa of Center
Jay Robertson and wife Kym of Center
Grandchildren:
Ginger Garrett and husband Luke of Joaquin
Toby Robertson and wife Melissa of Center
Payton Robertson of Shreveport, Louisiana
Great-grandchildren:
Ally Garrett of Austin
Lauren Garrett of Joaquin
Whitney Garrett of Joaquin
Savannah Robertson of Center
Lexi Robertson of Center
Brothers and sisters:
Orval “Bo” Landis Jr. of Kountze
Martha Winter of Kountze
Wilma Langston of Kountze
Johnny Landis of Kountze
Numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Vance and Betty Green.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Max Robertson; parents, Orval Landis and Clara Rust Landis; and sister, Dorothy Glaze.
Pallbearers will be Toby Robertson, Luke Garrett, J.R. Faulkner, Curtis Eaves, Nicholas Santana, and Robert Langston. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Stegall and Maxie Eaves.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Carla Hornbuckle, staff at Lakeside Village, Pine Grove Nursing Home, and Affinity Hospice for their special care.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/28/2019
Harold “Butch” Mosher, 67, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019, in Center.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Gravel Ridge Cemetery in Nacogdoches.
Mr. Mosher was born November 19, 1951, in Canandaigua, New York, to Harold Mosher and Evelyn Rogers Mosher. He spent his life working as an auto mechanic. His hobbies included fishing and camping. Mr. Mosher was a member of Christian Motorcycle Association and First Methodist Church in Joaquin.
He is survived by:
His wife: Martha Mosher of Joaquin
Brothers:
Roger Mosher and wife Debbie of Garrison
John Mosher of Houston
Sisters:
Ima Freshour of Nacogdoches
Tamble Hamilton of Nacogdoches
Stepchildren:
Keith Langford of Arkansas
Rene Dampier of Cushing
Amos Bergeaux of Joaquin
Allen Bergeaux and wife Kim of Nacogdoches
Numerous nieces, and nephews
Grandchildren:
Whitney Bergeaux
Krissi Bergeaux
Kayden Bergeaux
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Evelyn Mosher; and a sister, Lilly Lucas.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/28/2019
Funeral services for Patricia Ann Hartsfield, 61, of Lufkin, Texas are pending. Mrs. Hartsfield died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas.
Mrs. Hartsfield passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Woodland Heights Medical Center. She was born on March 26, 1958 in Selma Alabama. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 1:00pm at Lubbock Street Church of Christ (401 Lubbock Street in Lufkin, Texas 75902.) Minister Norvie Cottingham will officiate.
Mrs. Hartsfield is survived by:
Husband: James Hartsfield
Son: Joseph Paul Hartsfield
Grandchildren: Tytiana, Zoe, and Journey Hartsfield
Brothers: James, Davis, Jr., Percy Davis, and Donnie Davis
Sister: Tamekia Gibson (Tyyance)
Visitation: Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Lubbock Street Church of Christ at 11:00 A.M.
Committal: Cedar Grove Cemetery
Service entrust to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935
Please visit Hicks Mortuary website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net
10/25/2019
Paul Hollis Luman Jr. of Center passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at St. Luke’s hospital in Lufkin, TX.
Paul was born December 3, 1949 in Center, TX to Paul Hollis Luman Sr. and Noble Ruth Ross. He was a Navy veteran and loved playing guitar and singing with family and friends.
He is survived by:
Mother:
Noble Ruth Ross of Center, TX
Sisters:
Brenda Kay Doggett and husband Lessley of Logansport, LA
Paula Luman Lee of Diana, TX
Susan Atwater and husband Thomas of Vancouver, WA
Brother:
Glen Luman and wife Christina of Conroe, TX
Nephews:
John Paul Doggett of Center, TX
Larry Wayne Doggett and wife Angel of Leesville, LA
Kenny Lee and wife Tiffany of Dallas, TX
Keith Lee and wife Erin of Friendswood, TX
Fred Lee of Austin, TX
William Shane Lee and wife Lauren of Norfolk, VA
Daniel Cody Lee of Lubbock, TX
Chris Luman and wife Courtney of Lafayette, AR
Nieces:
Amanda Shaw and husband Justin of Forney, TX
Nikka Luman of Shreveport, LA
Michelle Gretl and husband Paul of Oklahoma
Jamie Daniel of California
He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Luman, his stepfather, Glenn Ross, and his stepbrother, Brad Emfinger.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/22/2019
Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Dr. Clyde Thomas, 77, formerly of Omaha Nebraska and now of Mesquite, Texas.
Dr. Thomas passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. Dr. Thomas was born on June 9, 1942 in Haslam, Texas. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 1:00pm at Triumph the Church of God in Christ (908 Daniels Street Center, Texas 75935). Elder Lon Boyce of Dallas, Texas will be officiating.
Dr. Thomas attended schools at C.H. Daniels High School in Center, Texas; Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas; University of Nebraska at Omaha; and Nebraska at Lincoln. Dr. Thomas was enlisted in the United States Army.
Dr. Thomas church affiliation was Church of God in Christ. Dr. Thomas occupation includes teaching and mental health profession. Dr. Thomas was active in many organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha, Shriners, Mason, MAD, DADs, Softball Commissioner, Halfway House Counselor, YMCA Counselor and instructor of a mathematic department.
Dr. Thomas was proceeded in death by parents (John and Virginia Thomas) and (brother) Eric Thomas.
Dr. Thomas is survived by:
Son: Clyde Thomas II of Omaha, Nebraska
Daughter: India Thomas, Kelly of Tacoma, Washington
Grandchildren:
Tiara Kelly
Aujahnae Porter
Brothers:
William Thomas, Sr. (Maria) of Tyler, Texas
David Thomas, Sr. (Andrea) of Dallas, Texas
Sisters:
Evelyn Cooper of Tyler, Texas
Geraldine Steel of Center, Texas
Deloris Stripling (Verlon) of San Augustine, Texas
Shirley Johnson of Carthage, Texas
Sarah Coats of Mesquite, Texas
Joyce Mitchell (Joe) of Garland, Texas
Visitation: Friday, October 25, 2019 at Hicks Chapel viewing hours are 6:00pm -8:00pm
Committal: Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas
Service entrust to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935
Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net
10/22/2019
Bertha Beatrice Cartwright, 85 of Shelbyville, passed October 15, 2019 at the Emergency Room in Center.
She will lay-in-state from 12 noon until 1pm Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Bennett Chapel Church of Shelbyville. Funeral service will follow at 1pm. No wake Friday Night. Interment is at Bennett Chapel Cemetery in Shelbyville with Rev. Kibbles officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughters:
Albert Smith of Minosta
Marie Siller (Al) of Gary, Indiana
Bertie Cartwright of Shelbyville
Sharon Cartwright of Shelbyville
Debrah Cartwright of Shelbyville
Donna Garrett (Steven) of Shelbyville
Sons:
Curtis Henry of Shelbyville
George Henry of Shelbyville
Freddie Ray (Emma) Cartwright of Nacogdoches
Harold (Jacklyn) Cartwright of Center
Rick (Karen) Cartwright of Shelbyville
41 Grandchildren, 50 Great-Grandchildren, and 20, Great-Great-Grandchildren
Sister, Lucille Carr (Willie) of Mississippi
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home of Center, Texas.
10/21/2019
David Ardis Hogan, 73, of Center, Texas passed away on October 20, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born January 31, 1946, in Shelby County, David is the son of the late Aubrey Ardis Hogan and Clara (Foresyth) Hogan.
David is survived by:
Sister, Cherry Davis, of Center, TX
Nephews:
Allen Hogan and wife Debra, of Center, TX
Jeff Hogan and wife Kassie, of Centerville, TX
Nieces:
Stacey Middleton and husband Martin, of Wills Point, TX
Ashley Hines of Center
Casey Davis of Center
Numerous Great Nieces and Nephews and a host of family and friends.
David is proceeded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Clara Hogan; his brother, Gene Hogan and Brother-in-Law, Billy Davis.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 1PM with service to follow at 2PM at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
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.
10/20/2019
Bruce Benard Bolton of Joaquin passed away Saturday, October 19th, 2019 at his home.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with a graveside service to follow at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 24th, 2019, at Reynolds Cemetery in Dreka, Texas.
Bruce was born October 31st, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Henry Thomas Bolton and Iva Dell Harris Bolton. He loved being a truck driver for Tyson Foods and received many awards during his career. Bruce was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was of the Christian faith.
He is survived by:
Wife of 31 years: Mary Wagstaff Bolton
Daughters:
Gina Grubbs Williston and husband James of Longview, Texas
Tina Grubbs Amburn and husband Micheal of Center, Texas
Sandi Grubbs Shahan of New Braunfels, Texas
5 grandchildren:
Kendall Smith of Joaquin, Texas
Hailey Shahan of New Braunfels, Texas
Shalee Seymour of Longview, Texas
Ashlyn Creech of Center, Texas
Nathan Creech of Center, Texas
Sisters:
Claudia Smart
Nora and husband Bill Johnson
Virginia and husband Charles Russell
Frances Griffin
Pat and husband Gabreil of Portales, New Mexico
Tina and husband Villis Dowden Jr., of Many, Louisiana
Brothers:
James Bolton of Center, Texas
Doug Tyler of Tenaha, Texas
Brian Tyler of San Antonio, Texas
Numerous nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death by his parents, Iva Dell Tyler and Henry Thomas Bolton; and brother, Henry Edward Bolton.
Pallbearers will be Micheal Amburn, James Bolton, Kyle Windham, Matthew Shelton, Michael Lowe, and Sonny Lowe.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Wagstaff and Kenneth Harris.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
10/20/2019
Gail Joleen Abercrombie Keys, 65, of Center, Texas passed away on October20, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born February 9, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, Gail is the daughter of the late Waymon Duaine Abercrombie and Laverne (Leach) Dooley. Memorial service will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 2PM at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas with Bro. Larry Chandler officiating.
Gail graduated from David W. Carter High School in Dallas, Texas. She married Ronald Keys and they raised two children, Kevin and Christy. The two were married over 27 years. Life happened and she later married Greg Frame whom has preceded her in death. Gail was loved by all, having lots of friends that she enjoyed spending time with. She never missed the opportunity to cheer her grandchildren on in all sports activities they were involved in. Even in the end as her grandson was playing football on Friday night she was listening for his name on the radio to cheer him on. Gail enjoyed sewing, and definitely had a crafty hand. She found great joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren as life allowed. Gail was a member of Central Baptist Church.
She is survived by:
Mother, Patricia Abercrombie
Son, Kevin Duaine Keys and wife Kristy
Daughter, Christy Jackson and husband David
Brothers:
Rodney Abercrombie and wife Kristy
Dan Abercrombie and wife Deborah
Sister, Cindy Abercrombie
Grandchildren:
Krystal Keys
Dawson Jackson
Ethan Jackson
Numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
Gail is preceded in death by her parents, Waymon Duaine Abercrombie and Laverne Leach Dooley; husbands, Ronald Keys and Greg Frame.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.mangumfh.net.
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas is in charge of arrangements.
10/19/2019
R.G. “Monk” Peace, 90, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Dale Gannon and Bro. Jerry Gannon officiating.
Mr. Peace was born January 5, 1929, in Center, to James Booth Peace and Ella Mae Patterson Peace. During his lifetime, he worked as a lineman, farmer, rancher, and owner of Peace Egg Farm. Mr. Peace was of the Church of Christ faith.
He is survived by: His wife: Pat Peace
Children:
Roy Peace and wife Sharon
Glenda Ray and husband Alan
Rita Hairgrove and husband Bill
Jan Allen and husband Terry
Grandchildren:
Shane Ray and wife Kim
Brandi Riggs and husband Justin
JB Raymond and wife Jennifer
Kaleb Metcalf and wife Melissa
Tanner Peace and wife Kristin
Suzanne Peace
Great-grandchildren:
McKynzie Bush
Justin Raymond
Jaxon Raymond
Cole Riggs
McKenna Ray
Cameron Metcalf
Cason Metcalf
Trinity Metcalf
Sister: Barbara Fay Wilson
Brothers-in-law:
David Jones
Sam Jones and wife Joy
Sisters-in-law:
Rose Jones
Mary Walker
Helen Samford and husband Oswell
Linda Foreman and husband Bobby
Reneta Jones
Numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Booth Peace and Ella Mae Patterson Peace; sister, Lillie Mae Hughes and husband Jeff; brothers, Reynold Dean “Bully” Peace and wife Yvonne and James Millard “Cudge” Peace and wife Wanda; and son-in-law, Buddy Metcalf; brothers-in-law, Donald Jones, Bob Jones, Carol Wilson, and Mike Walker; sisters-in-law, Barbara Waller and husband Jimmy, Jo Norris, and Billie Wall and husband Lester.
Pallbearers will be Shane Ray, JB Raymond, Kaleb Metcalf, Tanner Peace, and Justin Riggs.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
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