Obituaries Archives for 2016-01

Betty Jo Lathan

Funeral service for Mrs. Betty Jo Lathan (84) of Center will be Saturday, January 30, 2016. Mrs. Lathan died at her residence.  Services will be held at Mt. Zion CME Church (921 Martin Luther King Drive) Center, Texas, at 2:00pm.  Rev. Robert Gipson will be officiating. 
 
Mrs. Lathan’s survivors are:   
 
Son:  Ira Lathan, Jr 
Daughter:  Vernice (Danny) Brown
Granddaughter:  TaDansha Brown 
Great-Granddaughter:  JaNiyah Jones
 
Visitation Service at Hicks Chapel from 6:00pm to 8:00pm 
 
Committal at Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas
 
Repass Mt. Zion CME Church 

Verlene Waselus

Graveside service for Verlene Waselus, 91, of Garrison, TX, will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, 
Janurary 30, 2016, at Caledonia Cemetery with Bro. Leroy Bowley officiating. Visitation will be at 9AM – 10:30, Saturday, Janurary 30, 2016 at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Tx. Verlene was born December 3, 1924 and passed away January 26, 2016 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
 

Harold R. Birdwell

Harold R. Birdwell age 88 of San Augustine. Mr. Harold passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in San Augustine, Texas. Visitation will be held at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel on Friday January 29th 5-8p.m. The Funeral service will be held Saturday January 30th at 1p.m. also at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Bro. Jim Moss officiating.  Burial will follow at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden in San Augustine.
 
He is survived by:
 
Wife: Dorothy Birdwell of Rosevine, TX
 
Son: Robert Birdwell and (wife) Kelly of Broaddus, TX
 
Daughters: Brenda and (husband) Joseph Buffington of Buna, Texas
Mary Lou and (husband) Micheal Rhoades of Grandbury, Texas
Along with various other friends and family.
 

Yvonne “Nonnie” Loveladdy

Yvonne “Nonnie” Loveladdy, 87, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in Irving.
 
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Kelly Sullivan officiating.
 
Ms. Loveladdy was born June 28, 1928, in Shelbyville, to P.W. “Dick” Middleton and Ione Lee Middleton.  She was a graduate of Center High School and attended Texas Women’s College in Denton. Ms. Loveladdy was Vice President of Loveladdy Oil Company. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and an active member of First United Methodist Church in Center.
 
She is survived by
Daughter: Leslie Jolissant and husband, Greg, of Irving
 
Son: Jack Dixon “J.D.” Loveladdy Jr. and wife, Am, of Kalasin, Thailand
 
Grandchildren:
Lindsey Jolissant of Austin
Abby Loveladdy Benavides and husband, Ram, of San Antonio
Brandon Loveladdy of Newport Beach, California
 
Great Grandchildren:
Maxton Benavides of San Antonio
Emma Lou Benavides of San Antonio
 
Sister: Pat Middleton Lowery of Pasadena
 
Twelve nieces and nephews
 
Cousins:
Cathy Williams of Center
David Harvey of Kingwood
 
A host of friends
 
Preceded in death by
Husband: Jack Dixon Loveladdy, Sr.
Parents: P.W. “Dick” Middleton and Ione Lee Middleton
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist Church in Center.
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 

Dwight M. Hill

WATSON & SONS FUNERAL HOME
PO BOX 232/1554 SH 7 EAST
CENTER, TEXAS 75935
PHONE: 936-598-4331    FAX: 936-591-9944
www.watsonandsonsfh.com
 
NEWS RELEASE: January 26, 2016
DECEASED NAME FOR NEWS: Dwight M. Hill
 
Dwight M. Hill, 89, of Logansport, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
 
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at First United Methodist Church of Logansport. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at First United Methodist Church of Logansport with Rev. Gloria Youngblood and Rev. Dean Register officiating. Interment will follow at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.
 
Mr. Hill was born March 15, 1926 in Logan County, Arkansas to George Allen Hill and Lena Corley Hill.  He was a sales representative in the poultry industry. Mr. Hill served in the United States Army as a Medic from October 1944 to November 1946. He was a member of the Joaquin Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Shriners Temple and an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Logansport. 
 
He is survived by
Wife: Elizabeth “Betty” Hill 
 
Daughters:
Deborah McCune and husband Cecil
Kathleen Stoll and husband Brian
Lisa Hitt and husband David
Suzanne Dumas 
Kelly Darden and husband Tim
 
Grandchildren: 
Jennifer Graham, Amy Burford, Kimberlee Perry, Jim Cooke, Katie Hitt, Matthew Hitt, Shelley Modisette, Lauren Patton, Joshua Darden, Jackson Darden
 
16 Great-Grandchildren
 
Numerous Nieces and Nephews and a host of family and friends
 
Preceded by
Parents: George and Lena Hill
Sisters: Lucille, Marie, Juanita
Brothers: Lindell, Marvin
Great-Granddaughter: Ashley Faith Modisette
 
Pallbearers will be Jim Cooke, Jonathan Graham, Chad Burford, Tim Darden, Matthew Hitt, Scott Patton, Devin Perry, Joshua Darden, Paul Modisette. Honorary Pallbearers will be Brian Stoll, Cecil McCune, Jerry Autry, James Dean, David Hitt, Mike Hayden, Ken Hendrickson, Joe Walker, Tony Walker.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 177 Logansport, LA 71049.
 
The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Eric Smith and Dr. David Green and all nurses and caregivers for their attention and love.
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Perry Wayne Smith

WATSON & SONS FUNERAL HOME
PO BOX 232/1554 SH 7 EAST
CENTER, TEXAS 75935
PHONE: 936-598-4331    FAX: 936-591-9944
www.watsonandsonsfh.com
 
NEWS RELEASE: January 4, 2016
DECEASED NAME FOR NEWS: Perry Wayne Smith
 
Perry Wayne Smith, 49, of Center, passed away January 3, 2015, at his residence.
 
A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
 
He was born June 20, 1966, in Houston to Wayne and Katherine Smith.  He worked in the oilfield industry.
 
He is survived by
Daughter and Son-In-Law: Stacey and T.J. Cummings of Shelbyville
 
Son: Barry Wayne Smith of Shelbyville
 
Kimberly Smith
 
Grandchildren:
Levi & Karolina Cummings
 
Sisters:
Rhonda McElhaney of Fort Worth
Karren Price of Center
 
Nephews: 
Rex Kirkley
Rick Kirkley 
 
Niece: NaShae Menefee Tuomey
 
Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Katherine Smith and a brother, Barry Smith.
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Mr. Thomas Earl “Top Cat” Teagle

 
Mr. Thomas Earl “Top Cat” Teagle, age 55, of San Augustine, Texas.  Mr. Thomas passed away at his home Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in San Augustine, Texas.   Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 30 at 11:00 a.m.True Vine Baptist Church, Interment will follow in Greer Cemetery.
He is Survived by:
Son - Thomas Teagle of Jasper, Texas
Grand Son - Thomas Darcel Teagle
Brother - Joe Teagle of San Augustine, Texas
Sisters - Myrtle Teagle of Port Author, Texas
- Sheila Mills of California
As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
 

Mrs. Lonnie Lee

Garner and Son Mortuary would like to announce the death and services for Mrs. Lonnie Lee Garner, age 74, of Geneva, Texas.  Mrs. Garner passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at CHI St Luke Hospital in Lufkin, Texas. Visitation will be  today Friday, January 22, 2016  at 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Services will be Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the County Line Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the County Line Cemetery. Rev. Gaylon Taylor will be officiating.
She is Survived by:
2 Sons Frank Garner of Geneva, Texas
Carter Ray Garner (Jackie) of Center, Texas
 
4 Daughters Mary Lockett of Lufkin, Texas
Earnie Mae Jones (Leroy) of Geneva, Texas
Stephanie Pea of Geneva, Texas
Contresa Miller of San Augustine, Texas
 
17 Grandchildren 18 Great-Grandchildren
 
1 Brother Redell Weathered of San Augustine, Texas
 
3 Sisters L. B. Simmons (Willie) of Geneva, Texas
Nancy Weathered of Nacogdoches, Texas
Sue Whitaker of Nacogdoches, Texas
 
As well as a host of other relatives and friends.
 

MS. Joyce A. Turner

MS. Joyce A. Turner, age 84, of San Augustine, Texas.  Ms. Turner passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine, Texas.  Services will be held today Friday, January 22 at 3:00p.m. at the Dickerson Cemetery
She is Survived by:
 
Son - Harold Thompson Jr. of San Augustine, Texas
 
Brother - Lennie Hebrat and (wife) Ida Bell of Waxiechie, Texas
 

Opal Adell (Rousseau) Chandler

GARRISON FUNERAL HOME
P.O. Box 747         886 North Hwy 59
Garrison, Texas   75946
936/347-2260
 
 
 
 
NEWS RELEASE: January 21, 2016
Deceased Name: Opal Chandler
 
Opal Adell (Rousseau) Chandler was born October 24, 1917 in Garrison, Texas to Travis and Pearl (Weatherly) Rousseau. She died January 20, 2016 in Garrison, Texas having reached the age of 98. She married WC “Dock” Chandler on March 24, 1934 at the age of 16. They were married 28 years until his death on October 19, 1962.
 
Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. Burial will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service 1:00-2:00 pm.
 
Survivors:
 
Daughters: Juanita Mahon of Lufkin, Texas
Martha Harvey & husband Malcom of Conroe, Texas
Mary Spratt & husband Ron of Georgetown, Texas
Son: Joe Chandler & wife Myke of Garrison, Texas
 
Grandchildren: Terry Chandler, Sherry Cranford, Jerry Chandler, Joyce Adams, Timothy Harvey, Sharon Land, Lee Harvey, Kim Spratt, Stacy Gray, Jody Chandler
 
Great Grandchildren: Chelsey Brewer, Wes Chandler, Nash Chandler, John Cranford, Allison O’Connor, Jared Chandler, Teryn Chandler, Eli Chandler, Kristin Morin, Megan Adams, Chad Harvey, Emily Harvey, Jake Harvey, Ethan Harvey, Austin Chamlee, Keraly Chamblee, Ransom Rhame, Chandler Gray, Oaklie Chandler
 
Great Great Grandchildren: Luccasey  Brewer, Conley Brewer, Cabela Brewer, Jace Chandler, Kipley Chandler, Maveryk Cranford, Payton O’Connor
 
Sisters: AnnJanette Westbrook of Lewisville, Texas and Florene Parker of Kilgore, Texas.
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends
 
Precede in death by: Husband; W.C. “Dock” Chandler
 
Son; Travis Chandler
Brothers; Hollis Rousseau and Samuel “Buster” Mosby
Grandchildren: Kerri Spratt and Kelly Spratt
 

Lonnie Lee Garner

Garner and Son Mortuary would like to announce the death and services for Mrs. Lonnie Lee Garner, age 74, of Geneva, Texas.  Mrs. Garner passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at CHI St Luke Hospital in Lufkin, Texas. Services are pending.

Chundra LaRose Sigler

Chundra LaRose Sigler visitation begins on Friday January 22 at the Sid Roberts Funeral Home in Nacogdoches and will last from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. January 23 at the China Chapel Baptist Church in San Augustine with Rev. Orvin Garrett and Rev. Karl Moore officiating.  Interment will follow at Redlan, Cemetery in San Augustine.
 
She is survived by: 
Mother: Margie Sigler of San Augustine
Sister: Demetric and (husband) Leroy Patton of Lufkin
Brothers: Kirk and (wife) Ann Jones of San Augustine, Kurt and (wife) Angela Weathered of Columbus, Georgia and Willie and (wife) Kizzy Sigler of Round Rock. 
And numerous friends and family.
 

Jason Hubert Covington

Jason Hubert Covington, 54, of Center, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016, in Center.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Center. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center.

 

Mr. Covington was born November 9, 1961, in Nacogdoches, to John Maxie Covington and Joy Hughes Covington. He attended Kilgore College and Stephen F. Austin University. Mr. Covington was a loving husband and a devoted dad.  His wife and three boys were the light of his life. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Shelby County Cruisers, NHRA and Center Country Club.  Mr. Covington was very active in youth baseball, having coached for several years. He was Vice President of Covington Lumber and Construction Company for thirty-one years.

 

He is survived by

Wife of 24 years: Michelle Chandler Covington of Center

 

Children:

Jacob Covington of Center

Jaxon Covington of Center

Jace Covington of Center

 

Mother: Joy Hughes Covington of Center

 

Brother: Johny Covington and wife, Tammie, of Center

 

Sister: Jennifer Golden of Cypress

 

Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Charles and Carolyn Chandler

 

Sister-in-law: Danielle Permenter and husband, Dennis, of Center

 

Nieces and Nephews:

Justin Golden

Joanna Golden

Jana Keele

Joel Covington

Colton Rhame

Mallory Permenter

 

Numerous other relatives

 

A host of friends and a very large baseball family

 

Preceded in death by

Father: John Covington

 

Llyod Bilbo

 

 

Lloyd Ernest Bilbo, 88, of Center formerly of Vidor, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

 

Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Williamson Cemetery in Vidor with Wayne Woolwine officiating. Visitation will be 30 mins prior to the graveside service in Vidor.

 

He was born November 14, 1927 in Vidor to Ernest Raymond and Susie (Simmons) Bilbo. He worked for Greer Equipment for many years as a heavy equipment operator.

 

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Ernest & Susie Bilbo, Son, Lloyd Bilbo, Jr., Wife, Clara Jean Weaver Bilbo, Wife, Dorothy Hunt Bilbo, infant brother and 2 Sisters, Ivey Henderson and Thelma Henderson

 

He is survived by:

Daughter:

Cathey Monk & husband, Sammy of Center

Step Daughter:
Nelda Hunt Cook of Etoile

Sister:

Wilma Woolwine & husband, Wayne of Collins, Mississippi

Brother:

Gerald Bilbo & wife, Edna of Vidor

Grandchildren:
Rachel Huff Dannar & husband, Dustin of Montana

Amber Monk & Johnny Cole of Nacogdoches

Matt Monk & wife, Katrina of Center

Serenda Brittain

Darrell Cook

Darren Cook

Great Grandchildren:

Natalie Hill

Leigha Hill

Aleena Dannar

Kennedy Cole

Numerous other Relatives, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends

Ruth Metcalf Scarborough

Ruth Metcalf Scarborough, 93, of Huxley, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
 
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 19, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home. 
 
She was born August 9, 1922 in Sabine County, Texas to Vestal and Mertie (Hendricks) Metcalf.  She was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church. 
 
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Vestal and Mertie Metcalf, Husband, Jeff Scarborough, Granddaughter, Pam Scarborough Baldwin, Brother, Clarence Metcalf and Sister, Gladys Schillings.
 
She is survived by:
Children:
Larry Scarborough & wife, Mozell of Pasadena
Deloris Sample & husband, Donald of Quitman
Danny Scarborough & wife, Judy of Huxley
Merlyon Chandler & husband, Larry of Huxley
 
Grandchildren:
Jeffery Scarborough of Pasadena
Tammy Schnell & husband, Kent of Houston
Derek Sample & wife, Romney of Center
Dena Brewer & husband, Rick of Quitman
Delicia Sample Smith of Quitman
Donel Sample & wife, Joyce of Greenville
Phillip Scarborough & wife, Stacey of Huxley
Patrick Scarborough & wife, Jaclyn of Huxley
 
Great Grandchildren:
Kaley Moore & husband, Russell, Andrea Scarborough, Ashtin & Ana Schnell, Rustyn Sample & Ainsley Beaver, Jayson Smith, Alexis Sample, Alayna Sample, Taylor & Emily Kepley, Savannah Green &
Alli Baldwin, Brayden, Brylee, Brysen & Bryant Scarborough & Ashton & Saylor Scarborough 
 
Numerous Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews, Family & Friends
 
Pallbearers:
Derek Sample, Phillip Scarborough, Patrick Scarborough, 
Jeffery Scarborough, Donel Sample, Rustyn Sample, Kent Schnell & Scotty Baldwin
 
Honorary Pallbearers:
Great Grandsons, Cecil Dean & Craig Jones

Dolly Molina

Dolly Molina passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Tomball, TX. Services will be 2pm Tuesday Jan 19, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home with Brother Pat Windham officiating.  Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center, Texas

She is survived by:

 

Daughter: Dianne and (husband) Richard Livingston of Center.

 

Bille Brown

Bille Brown (79) of Timpson, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Nacogdoches.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m., Monday, January 18, 2016 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Watson& Sons Funeral Home with Brother Gordon Vaugh officiating.  Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.

She is survived by

 

Husband: Joe Brown of Timpson

Sister: Merle Bridges of Center

Children: Ray Conner and wife, Betty, of Diana

Arie Ann Baker of Timpson

Dawn Bowers of Timpson and a host of other family and friends.

James Harold Enmon

James Harold Enmon (82) of Center passed away Saturday, January 16 the Woodlands.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m to 8.00 pm , Monday January 18, 2016. At Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Don Noble officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.  He is survived by

 

Wife: Bobbie Wagstaff Enmon of Shelbyville

Sister: Ima Ruth Snider of Beaumont

Children: Victor and Jo Ellen of Montgomery

Kristi and Johnny Conn of Little Cypress and a host of other family and friends.

Faye Johnson

Service for 65 year old Linda Faye Johnson, of San Augustine, will be Sat (16th) at 2:00 pm at Taylor Tabernacle with Rev. David J, Trainer, Sr. off.  Burial will follow in Corinth Cem. in Nacogdoches.  Visitation will be Fri (15th) from 1-6 pm at Friendship BC in San Augustine.  

William Rogers “Bill” Whittlesey

Funeral services for 72 year old William Rogers “Bill” Whittlesey will be Fri (15th) at 2:00 pm at Stringer & Griffin FH Chapel. Visitation will be held 12:00 P.M. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.  

Doris Hughes Taylor

Funeral service for 96 year old Doris Hughes Taylor,  of Joaquin, will be Sat (16th) at 11:00 am at Jackson BC in Joaquin with Mike Brittain officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  

Clarine Akridge

80 year old Clarine Akridge, of Nacogdoches, passed away Thurs (14th) in Nacogdoches.  Services are pending.

Harold William Weipert II

69 year old Harold William Weipert II, of Center, p.a. Sun, Jan 3rd, in Houston.  A memorial graveside service will be held Sun (17th) at 11:00 a.m., in McClelland Cemetery in Shelbyville. Harold William Weipert II, served in the US Army during the Korean War and Vietnam War and he is survived by:

 

Daughter: Bobbie Solet of Cypress

 

Son: Harold Weipert of Cypress

 

2 grand children

 

2 Sisters:  Mary Clifton of Lufkin and Betty Dayton of Lake Jackson

 

Mother: Bobbie Lucille Taylor of Center

 

Stepfather: William Taylor of Center

T.J. Hass

T.J. Hass, 79, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in Center.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Joe Walker and Bro. Ben Brittain officiating.  Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

 

Mr. Hass was born May 5, 1936, in Wood County, to Thomas Jefferson “Tom” Hass and Ina Marie Harvey Hass.  He loved fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and visiting with his family.  Mr. Hass was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.

 

He is survived by

Wife: Lois Chambliss Hass of Joaquin

 

Children:

Vicki Brittain and husband, Dab, of Joaquin

Rex Hass and wife, Sherry, of Joaquin

Tim Hass and wife, Kay, of Joaquin

Lisa Hall and husband, Steve, of Tyler

 

Grandchildren:

Christopher Brittain and wife, Stephanie, of Carthage

Tommy Hass of Shelbyville

Ben Brittain and wife, Tiffany, of Joaquin

Tracy Bryant and husband, Jonathan, of Joaquin

Justin Hall and wife, Amanda, of Lindale

Jonathon Hass of Shelbyville

Mimi Creasy and husband, Scott, of Tenaha

Erin Gray and husband, Trevor, of Tyler

 

Great Grandchildren:

Amber Oliver and husband, Jeremy

Matthew Mitchell

Cassity Brittain

Mason Brittain

Zach Hass

Dakota Hass

Casey Hass

Lariat Brittain

Chandler Brittain

Ryland Brittain

Kinsey Bryant

Madalyn Bryant

Maverick Hall

Max Hall

Case Creasy

Roxy Gray

 

Great Great Grandchild: Conway Oliver

 

Sister: Betty Lyles of Alba

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Thomas Jefferson “Tom” Hass and Ina Marie Harvey Hass

Infant Daughter: Patti Jean Hass

Granddaughter: Laura Hall

 

Pallbearers will be Jerry McGee, Christopher Brittain, Jonathon Bryant, Scott Creasy, Justin Hall, Trevor Gray, Zack Hass and Dakota Hass.

 

Ms. Annie Joyce Ford

Ms. Annie Joyce Ford (72) years old of Houston passed away on Dec 31, 2015 in Houston.  Services will be held Saturday at 1:00pm at St. John Baptist Church in Tenaha, TX.  Rev. Bruce McCoy will be officiating and interment will follow at St. Jon Cemetery in Tenaha, TX.  She is survived by:

 

Step-Mom - Zelma Lathan of Center,TX 

 

Sisters - Helen Osby of Houston, TX , Mattie and (husband) Larry Lastrays of Houston, Texas,  Mattie and husband (Melvin) Suell of Center, TX.

 

Brothers – Albert and (wife) Mattie Reed of Hungerford, TX , Micheal and (wife) Charlotte Harrison of Dallas, TX , James and (wife) Zona Lathan of Shereveport, LA , Claudus and (wife) Michell Lathan of Center, TX , Kimble and (wife) Deidra Lathan of Center, TX.

Doris Hughes Taylor

Doris Hughes Taylor, 96, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
 
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin with Mike Brittain officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
 
Mrs. Taylor was born March 29, 1919, in Joaquin, to Robert C. Hughes and Effie Cooper Hughes. She spent twenty years as a career U.S. Navy wife, two of those years were in occupied Japan.  She kept home fires burning while he kept the world safe.  She was a member of Joaquin and Jackson Baptist Churches and also a charter member of Sandia Baptist Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
 
She is survived by
Daughter: Susan Taylor Clay of Albuquerque, New Mexico
 
Grandchildren:
Taylor Clay and wife, Tine, of Austin, Texas
Brian Clay and wife, Kristen, of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Commander Chris Taylor (USN, ret.) of Washington, D.C.
Yvette Benson and husband, Paul, of Naples, Florida
 
Great Grandchildren:
Austin Clay of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Christopher T. Taylor of Washington, D.C.
Mariangela Taylor of Washington, D.C.
Andrea “Tiffany” Taylor of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Charlotte Taylor of Washington, D.C. 
Bjorn Benson of Naples, Florida
Leif Benson of Naples, Florida
Eva Sofia Benson of Naples, Florida 
 
Great-Great Grandchildren:
Valentina Schneider of Washington, D.C. 
 
Sister: Mildred English of Joaquin
 
Special Niece: Mattie Borders of Joaquin
 
Sister-in-law: Winl Taylor Lambeth of Tyler
 
Cousin: Robert Lane Gunter and wife, Mary Lou, of Marshall
 
Preceded in death by
Husband: Thomas “Jack” Taylor
Son: Thomas E. “Tommy” Taylor
Son-in-Law: Wayne Clay
Brothers: Ceal Hughes, Boyce Hughes
Sister: Bobbie Woodfin, Iris Brittain
 

Linda Faye Johnson

65 y/o Linda Faye Johnson, of San Augustine, TX passed away Wednesday (6th) in Joliet, Illinois.  Services will be held Saturday (16th) at 2:00 pm at Sid Roberts Funeral Home with Rev. Daivd J. Trainer, Sr. officiating.  Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery in Nacogdoches.  Visitations will begin of Friday, January (15th) at 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Friendship Baptist Church in San Augustine.  She is survived by:

Brother - Leonard and wife Gloria Johnson of Broadview, IL.

Sisters - Della and husband Anthony Mosby of Romeoville, IL, and Brenda and husband Michael Hill of Center, TX.

Joe Howard Taylor

Joe Howard Taylor, of Rosenberg, Tx passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Oakbend Medical Center in Richmond, Texas.
 
Services are pending at this time at Mangum Funeral Home
 
Among his survivors include:
Wife:
Dixie Ruth Wagstaff Taylor of Rosenberg
Children:
Richard Howard Taylor
William “Bill” Taylor
Donna Taylor Wilson
Sister:
Laretta McQuirt
 
Services and Additional information will be given at a later time
 

Ashley Elizabeth Beene

Ashley Elizabeth Beene, 27, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, in Houston.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Belgard officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
 
Ashley was born January 21, 1988, in Chesapeake, Virginia, to Ricky Neal Beene and Vivian Ann Barnhill Beene.  She loved to dance and spend time with her son.  She was known to have a special place in her heart for animals.
 
She is survived by
Son: Carter Thomas Beene
 
Parents: Ricky Neal and Vivian Ann Beene
 
Sister: Kim Pierce and friend, Mike, of Atlanta, Texas
 
Brother: James Lowe and wife, Lucy, of Suffolk, Virginia
 
Sister: Amanda Matthews and husband, Jud, of Center, Texas
 
Grandparents: Billy & Joyce Taylor
 
Uncles: 
Randy Seavey of Virginia
Ronnie Taylor
Charles Taylor and wife, Carolyn
Gary Taylor
 
Aunts:
Many Font and husband, Dan, of North Carolina
Nancy Cordero of North Carolina
Debbie McAdams
 
Special Friend: Sabastian Steele
 
Preceded in death by
Grandparents: Earl and Ruth Holland
 
Pallbearers will be Creg Taylor, Ronnie Taylor, Fisher Hardy, Jim Matthews, Jody Matthews, Sabastian Steele and Eric Kennemer.
 

Eugene Clifford Stolz

Eugene Clifford Stolz, 83, of Shelbyville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 11, 2016, in San Augustine.

 

Visitation will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Carl Smith and Rev. Terry Goodnight officiating.  Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelby County.

 

Mr. Stolz was born December 16, 1932, in Dallas, to Gus William Stolz Sr. and Lillie Bell Tate Stolz.  He served in the United States Marine Corps. He was retired from General Electric, where he worked as an appliance technician.  He also worked with Christian Builders.  He attended Lone Star Baptist Church in Center.

 

He is survived by

Son: Larry Eugene Stolz of Dallas

 

Daughter: Sharon Ann Shaw and husband, Robbie, of Duncanville

 

Stepson: Billy Boyd and wife, Jillene, of Houma Louisiana

 

A number of Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

 

Brother: John R. Stolz and wife, Nancy, of Garland

 

Sister:

Linda Meredith and husband, Ronnie, of Mesquite

 

A host of other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Wife of 37 years: Audrey Mae Stolz

Parents: Gus William Stolz Sr. and Lillie Bell Tate Stolz

Sister: Lillie Mae Alexander of Dallas

Brother: Gus Stolz, Jr.

Edith Swan

100 year old Mrs. Edith Swan, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at her home in Joaquin.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Mangum FH Chapel and burial will follow in Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.  Visitation will be Monday, January 11, 2016 from 5-7 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.  100 y/o Mrs. Edith Swan is survived by:
2 daughters—Virginia Kay and Kathleen Kilpatrick both of Joaquin
5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren
 

Frances F. Carrell

85 year old Mrs. Frances F. Carrell, of Broaddus, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 in San Aug.  Services will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Harvey Creek Baptist Church in Broaddus.  Burial will follow in the Broaddus Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 11, 2016 from 5-8 pm at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.  85 y/o Mrs. Frances F. Carrell is survived by:
5 sons--Mike & Donna Carrell and his wife, Donna of San Aug; Robert & Rita Carrell and Larry & Sonja Carrell all of Lufkin; Kenneth & Deborah Carrell of Broaddus; and Charles Carroll of Nacogdoches; 
2 Daughters; Pam & Gary Bolt and Paula & David McCleod all of Lufkin; 
21 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren
Sister--Jerry Ann Faltysek of Dayton 
Brother--Ronald & Kay Fitzgerald of Lufkin.

Annie Joyce Ford

72 year old Mrs. Annie Joyce Ford, of Houston, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 in Houston.  Services are pending.

Francis Jean Goss Ingram

Services for 77 year old Mrs. Francis Jean Goss Ingram, of Gary, will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Gary with Rev. Raymond Ingram officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery.  A wake will be held Monday, January 11, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the church.  

Billy R. Smith

46 year old Mr. Billy R. Smith, of Hemphill, passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2016 at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill.  Services are pending.

Norma Lout

89 y/o Norma “Hitt” Lout, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 in Center.  Funeral service will be Monday, January 11, 2016 at 11:00 am at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Kerry Green officiating.  Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville. 89 y/o Norma “Hitt” Lout is survived by:

Daughter:  Kim and husband, Kinnie of Shelbyville
4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
Numerous other relatives and friends 

Jimmy Wayne Stephens

Graveside services for 63 year old Mr. Jimmy Wayne Stephens, of San Aug, will be Monday, January 11, 2016 at 10:00 am in Dickerson Cemetery.  

Russell Marion Maes

Russell Marion Maes, 60, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, in Center.
 
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
 
Mr. Maes was born September 6, 1955, in Rockford, Illinois, to Martin A. Maes and Norma Ervin Maes.
 
He is survived by
Wife of 30 years: Pamala Maes of Center
 
Children:
David Maes of Center
Lacey Maes of Center
 
Granddaughter: Sydney Maes of Center
 
Brothers:
David Maes and wife, Jean, of Kingwood
James Maes and wife, Toni, of Hardin
 
Sister: Nancy Faulk and husband, Paul, of Claremont, Illinois
 
Father: Martin A. Maes of Hardin
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
 
Preceded in death by 
Mother: Norma Ervin
Nephew: Christopher Maes
Grandparents: Margaret Ervin, Floyd Ervin

Charles Morris

Charles Morris, of Houma, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at his residence.
 
Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2015, at McRae Cemetery in San Augustine County.
 

Dewey Bradley

Dewey Raymond Bradley, 84, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016, in Center.
 
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Joe Walker officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.  Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.
 
Mr. Bradley was born February 2, 1931, in Warren, Arkansas, to Thomas Asmon Bradley and Claudia Williams Bradley. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Bradley was a Deacon at Logansport Missionary Baptist Church. He loved to garden, but above all, he loved God and his family.
 
He is survived by
Wife of 57 years: Ola Bradley of Center
 
Children:
Vickie Ham and husband, B.J., of Porter
Danny Bradley and wife, Michelle, of Cleveland
 
Grandchildren:
Brandon Kessler and wife, Christine, Atascocita
Daniel Bradley and wife, Tara, of New Caney
Cody Ham of Porter
Dylan Bradley of Porter
Cole Bradley of Porter
Ashley Peerson of Odessa, Missouri
Kellie Williams of Cleveland
 
Sister: Bonnie Dewberry and husband, Jim, of Houston
 
Brother: Floyd Bradley of Dermott, Arkansas
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
 
Preceded in death by
Parents: Thomas Asmon Bradley and Claudia Williams Bradley
Brother: J.T. Bradley 
Sister: Katherine Ambrose
 
Honorary pallbearers will be Gordon Morton and Rushing Lambert.
 
A special thanks to Angel Care Hospice and Green Acres Nursing Home for their companionate care.
 

Arnold Dean Raymond

Arnold Dean Raymond, 83, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at his residence.
 
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Thursday, January 7, 2016 starting at 2 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
 
He was born February 4, 1932 in Huxley to Claimond and Ozella (Anderson) Raymond. After Graduating from Shelbyville High School he moved to Houston where he worked for Texas Electric Steel Casting for 18 years. On November 9, 1952, he married the love of his life Bertha Lee (Vaughn) Raymond. He was drafted into the US Army December 1, 1952, where he was stationed in Germany and served his country proudly for 2 years. Alongside his wife, they moved back home to Huxley where they raised their family.  He loved his family and spending time with them. He was an avid outdoorsman, farmer and rancher, he raised chickens and cattle, hauled pulpwood, he was a house builder and mechanic and could do just about anything. He was very devoted to the care of Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  He served on the Shelbyville School Board for many years. He was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church.   
 
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Claimond & Ozella Raymond, Twin Sister, Norma Jean Raymond, Brothers, Charlie Edward Raymond, Boyce Ray Raymond & wife, Betty & Jessie “Bud” Raymond, Son-in-law, Steve Hughes, Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Henry & Alice Vaughn, Brothers-in-law and Sister-in-law, T.O. Brittain, Edward Vaughn, Cindy O’Rear, Mack Dillard & Charles & Agnes Bryan 
 
He is survived:
Loving Wife of 63 years:
Bertha Lee Raymond of Huxley
Children:
James & Regina Raymond of Shelbyville
Pat Lovell & Steve Lovell of Center
Teresa Hughes of Joaquin 
Chuck Raymond of Huxley
Beloved Pawpaw to his grandchildren:
J.B. Raymond & wife, Jennifer of Center
Bradley Lovell & wife, Casey of Shelbyville
Jessica Bradford & husband, Colton of Bullard
Michael Dean Presswood of Joaquin
Brent Hughes & wife, Sara of Richmond, VA
Tyler Hughes & wife, Erin of Joaquin
Brigitte Raymond of Center
Great Grandchildren:
McKynize Bush, Justin & Jaxon Raymond, Delane & Carsey Lovell & Ella Bradford
Sisters:
Margaritte “Tbo” Brittain of Orange
Lamerle Willey & husband, Henry Lee of Mauriceville
Sisters-in-law:
Vivian Raymond of Huxley
Joan O’Rear of Huxley
Mildred Dillard of Center
Joan Vaughn of Nacogdoches
Special Family & Friends:
Jan Allen & husband, Terry of Center
Lona Dover Menefee of Shelbyville
Katy McDaniel 
Cole McDaniel
Numerous Nieces & Nephews, Family & Friends
Pallbearers:
J.B. Raymond, Bradley Lovell, Michael Dean Presswood, Brent Hughes,
Tyler Hughes, Steve Lovell, Lynn Raymond and Jerry Raymond 
 
 
 

Andy Ray Robertson

Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 63 year old Mr. Andy Ray Robertson of Houston. Mr. Robertson passed away on December 27, 2015 in Houston.
Services will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Greater Elizebeth Church of God in Christ with Elder Freeman Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery in Tenaha. 
63 year old Mr. Andy Ray Robertson is survived by:
Wife: Rose Robertson of Tenaha
6 Sons
3 Daughters
27 Grandchildren
6 Great-Grandchildren

Perry Wayne Smith

Perry Wayne Smith, 49, of Center, passed away January 3,2016, at his residence.
Mr. Smith will be interred at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
He is survived by:
Daughter and Son-In-Law: Stacey and T.J. Cummings of Shelbyville
Son: Barry Wayne Smith of Shelbyville
Grandchildren: Levi and Karolina Cummings
Sisters: Rhonda McElhaney of Fort Worth
Karren Price of Center
Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins
 

Velma Page

Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 97 year old Mrs. Velma Page who passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 from 5 till 8 at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. 
Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Al Shaw Officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine County. 
97 year old Mrs. Velma Page is survived by: 
Son: Ray Page and wife Patsy of Macomb, Missouri
Brothers: Vernon Bailey and wife Linda of San Augustine
Elbert Bailey and wife Ruth of Center, Texas
Sister: Dorothy Askew of Longstreet, Louisiana
Sister-In-Law: Lola McClelland of Buna, Texas
5 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren, 5 Great-Great-Grandchildren
 

Perry Wayne Smith

Perry Wayne Smith, 49, of Center, passed away January 3, 2015, at his residence.
 
Mr. Smith will be interred at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
 
He was born June 20, 1966, in Houston to Wayne and Katherine Smith.  He worked in the oilfield industry.
 
He is survived by
Daughter and Son-In-Law: Stacey and T.J. Cummings of Shelbyville
 
Son: Barry Wayne Smith of Shelbyville
 
Kimberly Smith
 
Grandchildren:
Levi & Karolina Cummings
 
Sisters:
Rhonda McElhaney of Fort Worth
Karren Price of Center
 
Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Katherine Smith and a brother, Barry Smith.

Magnus H. “Randy” Ransom

Magnus H. “Randy” Ransom, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at his residence in Shelbyville.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Jeff Spring and Bro. Jack Forbis officiating. 
 
Mr. Ransom was born April 13, 1932 in Branchville, Indiana to McKinley Hobert Ransom and Annabell Saalman Ransom. He retired from a supervisory position with Lucent Technologies. Mr. Ransom was a founding member of the Toledo Bend Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War.
 
He is survived by:
Wife, Rossie Ransom of Shelbyville
 
Son, Randy C. Ransom and wife, Mary of Champlain, Illinois
 
Daughters;
Janet Eppler and husband, Todd of Bossier City, Louisiana
Rhonda Lewis and husband, Dalton of Shreveport, Louisiana
Cindy Poellnitz of Shelbyville
 
Grandchildren;
Lori Ezernack, Jim Lewis, Jonathan Lewis, Paul Honeycutt, Blake Ransom, Jay Arnold and Stefani McCabe.
 
Numerous Great-Grandchildren
 
Brothers;
Russell Ransom of Wabash, Indiana
Cedric Ransom and wife, Virginia of Indianapolis, Indiana
 
Sister, Wanda Gillman of Austin
 
Preceded in death by:
Parents, McKinley Hobert and Annabell Saalman Ransom
Son, Steve Arnold
Brothers, Charles Ransom and Edgar Ransom
 
Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Arnold, Bobby Leonard, Charlie Patton, Dakota Bridge, Ken Cooper, and J.D. Weldon.
 
 

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