Obituaries Archives for 2016-10

Gene McSwain

 

Gene McSwain, 75, of Carthage, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2016, at his residence.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 31, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Charles Williams and Bro. Wade Floyd officiating.  Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Shelby County.
 
Mr. McSwain was born April 30, 1941, in San Augustine to Warren G. McSwain and Lillian Brown McSwain.  He served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman.  He had a great love for music and had a Gospel Music Ministry for a number of years.  He worked in the paper mill industry for many years from which he retired as a maintenance supervisor in 2007.  He loved gardening and woodwork.  He was continuously helping others with a project such as remodeling.  He had to have everything just right even down to the smallest detail or he would remove it and start again.  He was a perfectionist with everything. He loved and cherished his wife, Betty, and loved his family, but most of all, he loved the Lord.  He was a member of Galloway Methodist Church, but most importantly, he was a member of God’s Heavenly Church.
 
He is survived by
Wife: Betty Sue McSwain of Carthage
 
Daughters:
Gina Maes and husband, Mark
Marguerite Hurley
Stephie McSwain
Beverly Smith
Sheila Chandler
Karen Halstead and husband, John
Janet Ritter and husband, Blake
Joel Graves and wife, Deanna
Ken Graves and wife, Heather
Neal Graves and wife, Jessica
 
Father: Warren G. McSwain of Center
 
Sisters: 
Jeanette Mena and husband, Lynn, of Broaddus
Edna Rae Carroll and husband, Bob, of Tomball
 
Brother: Travis McSwain and wife, Donna, of Cypress
 
Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all who loved him dearly
 
Preceded in death by
Infant Daughter: Lisa McSwain
Daughter: Evelyn McSwain
Mother: Lillian McSwain
Baby Brother: Ronnie McSwain
 
Pallbearers will be Gene Edward Smith, Joel Graves, Ken Graves, Neal Graves, Matthew Chandler, Zackary Ritter and Blake Ritter.  Honorary pallbearers will be Verlon Luman, Lynn Mena and Bobby McSwain.
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Paul Fults

 

Paul Fults, 86, of Center, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
 
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jane Barker officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.
 
He was born September 2, 1930 in Shelby County, Texas to Noah and Modenia (Byrd) Fults. He was a devout Christian and attended Antioch Baptist Church and St. John’s Episcopal Church when he was able. He worked for the City of Center in the water department for many years.
 
He is preceded in death by his parents, Noah & Modenia Fults, wife, Marie Fults, son, Ike Bright, 3 Siblings,  Travis Fults, Ruby Chandler & Merlene Null.
 
He is survived by:
Daughter & Son-in-law:
Linda & James Windham of Joaquin
Son:
Jewell Bright of Mineola 
Grandchildren:
J.C. Windham of Joaquin
Kristen & Chandler Bright of Mineola
3 Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
 

Louise Van Der Schaaf

 

 
Louise Van Der Schaaf, 106, of Center, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016, at her residence.
 
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Memorial Funeral Home in Sioux, Iowa.  Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
 
Among her survivors is her children:
Ivan Van Der Schaaf and wife, Wanda, of Center
Merril Van Der Schaaf of Pattonville
Jean Van Meekeren of Okoboji, Iowa
 

Terri Shreece Tompkins

 

 
 
Terri Shreece Tompkins, 53, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016, in Houston.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Dunnigan Cemetery in Shelby County.
 
Mrs. Tompkins was born February 5, 1963, in Longview to Lamar Smith and Ruth Risinger Smith.  She enjoyed painting and was known for crafting.  Mrs. Tompkins loved spending time with her family and had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren.  She was a member of Dunnigan Baptist Church.
 
She is survived by
Husband: Keith Tompkins of Shelbyville
 
Children:
Lynsie Watson and husband, Stephen, of Shelbyville
Winston Tompkins and Kimber Hughes of Shelbyville
 
Grandchildren:
Reece Watson of Shelbyville
Mason Watson of Shelbyville
 
Parents: Lamar and Ruth Smith of Shelbyville
 
Brothers:
Stevie Smith and wife, Terri Ann, of Joaquin
Mickey Smith and wife, Kylie, of Shelbyville
 
In-laws:
Wyman and Louise Tompkins of San Augustine
Michael and Paula Tompkins of San Augustine
Michael and Peggy Collins of Shelbyville
 
Special Cousin: Aimee McMillian
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
 
Preceded in death by
Grandparents: Johnie and Etta Risinger, Reece and Ida Smith
 
Pallbearers will be Kyle Hughes, Mark Hughes, Glenn Hughes, Paul Smith, Michael Collins and Michael Tompkins.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Mrs. Tompkin’s to Dunnigan Cemetery Fund, 1936 FM 2261, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.
 

Mr. Redell Weathered - UPDATED

 

Percy Garner & Son Mortuary would like to announce the death and services of:
DOB: 11/11/1944 DoD: 10/20 / 2016
Mr. Redell Weathered, age 71, of Geneva, Texas.  Mr. Weathered passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Colonial Pines Health Care Center in San Augustine, Texas.
FUNERAL SERVICE 
Saturday, October 29, 2016
12 Noon
Countyline Baptist Church
Interment in Countyline Cemetery
Rev. Gaylon Taylor, Officiating
 
Visitation
Friday, October 28, 2016
12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Garner & Son Chapel
 
SURVIVORS
 
3 sisters L B Simmons (Willie) of Geneva, Texas
Sue Whitaker (Lester) of Nacogdoches, Texas
Nancy Weathered of Nacogdoches, Texas
 
2 Aunts Arline Barnes of Nacogdoches, Texas
Emma Lee Brooks of Shreveport, LA
 
Host of nieces and Nephews, other relatives and Friends.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percy Garner & Son Mortuary would like to announce the death and services of:
DOB: 04/13/1957 DoD: 10/06 / 2016
Ms. Debra Sexton, age 59, of San Augustine, Texas.  Ms. Sexton passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Hospice in the Pines Inpatient Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Services are still pending at this time.
 
Visitation & Wake
 
SURVIVORS
 

John E. Moore - UPDATED

 

 

 
John E. Moore, 66, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016, in Longview.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Keith Keele officiating.  Interment will follow at Old Tennessee Cemetery in Tenaha.
 
Mr. Moore was born March 22, 1950, to Murry Glenn Moore and Frances Mims Moore.  He was employed at Bruce Hardwood Floors as a Timber buyer for thirty years.  Following retirement, he spent eight years as director of maintenance at Tenaha ISD.  Mr. Moore served in the Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department and was part of the group who began running the first ambulance in Tenaha.  He also served as a Shelby County Reserved Deputy.  Mr. Moore loved his family and friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his son and granddaughter.
 
He is survived by
Wife: Cathy Peddy Moore of Tenaha
 
Son: Scott A. Moore and wife, Deana, of White Oak
 
Granddaughter: Avery Moore of White Oak
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other family
 
A host of friends
 
Preceded in death by
Parents: Murry Glenn Moore and Frances Mims Moore
Special Uncle: Ezra Moore
Special Aunt: Olga Hughes
 

 

Mark Swift

 

Mark Swift 71, of Huxley, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at his home.
 
Private visitation for family and close friends will be 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home. 
 
He was born April 26, 1945 in Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents & one brother.
 
He is survived by:
Wife:
Reneta Jones Swift of Huxley
Children:
Tammy & Rick Pfaffe of Quincy, Illinois
Kelly & Cathy Swift of Kernersville, NC
Jennifer Knepler of Chatham, Illinois
Step Children:
Natalie & Kreig Oswalt of Tenaha
Joez & Stephanie Jones of Shelbyville
8 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
6 Step Grandchildren
 

Mr. Redell Weathered

 

Percy Garner and Son Mortuary would like to announce the pending service of Mr. Redell Weathered, age 71, of Geneva, Texas.  Mr. Weathered passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Colonial Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine, Texas.  Services are still pending at this time.

GREGORY LYNN SOWELL

 

NAME:    GREGORY LYNN SOWELL              AGE:    55     
 
ADDRESS:   SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS  
 
DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   10/24/2016, RESIDENCE, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS   
      
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    08/29/1961, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS         
 
 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE;  FRIDAY,  OCTOBER 28, 2016, 2:00 P.M.   .   
 
PLACE OF SERVICE:   TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH, BROADDUS, TEXAS 
 
DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:   THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016, 5:00 TIL 8:00 P.M.
 
PLACE OF VISITATION:         WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE
 
OFFICIATING:    BRO. DON LOFTON, BRO. RONNIE SOWELL   
 
BURIAL:     SOWELL CEMETERY, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY, TEXAS
 
FATHER:   CLEATUS WAYNE SOWELL                     MOTHER:   BENNIE LOUISE DAVIS           
                                                                                                                     
OCCUPATION:   GENERAL WORKER 
 
CHURCH AFFILIATION:   BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY   
 
SURVIVED BY:  
WIFE:  ELIZABETH GARSEE SOWELL OF SAN AUGUSTINE
DAUGHTERS:  SAVANNAH BUCHANAN & HUSBAND AARON OF HOUSTON
      MADISON LUSTY OF SAN AUGUSTINE
SON:  MASON LUSTY OF SAN AUGUSTINE
BROTHERS;  RICKY SOWELL & WIFE MARY LOU OF SAN AUGUSTINE
        STEVE SOWELL & WIFE MARGARET OF LUFKIN
SISTERS-IN-LAW:  STEPHANIE JACOB & HUSBAND GARTH
        DONNA POLLARD & HUSBAND RICKY
        DONITA WHITE & HUSBAND THOMAS
GRANDCHILD:  BRYCE BUCHANAN
FATHER-IN-LAW:  EVERETT GARSEE OF SAN AUGUSTINE
NUMEROUS NIECES, NEPHEWS, GREAT NIECES/NEPHEWS, COUSINS  AND MANY FRIENDS.
 
HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS GRANDPARENTS, ISSAC CLINTON AND ROSIE PEARL
STEPTOE SOWELL & LOUIS WAYNE AND LENNIE CATHERINE PEAVY DAVIS; PARENTS, CLEATUS & BENNIE LOUISE DAVIS SOWELL; AND MOTHER-IN-LAW, JOY GARSEE
 
 
 

Amanda Wagnon

 

 

 

Amanda Wagnon, 69, of Center, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016, in Lufkin.
 
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. John Whitworth officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
 
Ms. Wagnon was born April 1, 1947, in Stephenville, to Roy Lee Tumlinson and Clara Ora Wigley Tumlinson.  She was the owner of Touch of Heaven for over twenty years. Ms. Wagnon was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed her farm and spending time with family and grandchildren.
 
She is survived by
Sons: 
Doug “Ken” Collins and wife, P.J., of Lufkin
Tracy Collins and wife, Amy, of Tenaha
 
Step Daughter: Monette Meyer and husband, Scott, of Dallas
 
Grandchildren:
Cpl. Bryan Collins
Ashlee Ray 
Matthew Collins
Hunter Collins
 
Brother: Teddy Tumlinson and wife, Evelyn, of Bryan
 
Nephews:
Vic Tumlinson and wife, Liz, of Florida
Todd Tumlinson and wife, Lee, of Bryan
 
Preceded in death by
Husband: Douglas Bryan Collins 
Husband: Keith Wagnon
Parents: Roy Lee Tumlinson and Clara Ora Wigley Tumlinson
 
Pallbearers will be Cpl. Bryan Collins, Matthew Collins, Vic Tumlinson, Todd Tumlinson, Lee Baker and Enedino Ramirez.  Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Collins and Ashlee Ray.
 

Reito Sims

 

Reito Sims formally of Shelbyville but has lived in Venesuela for several years passed away Sunday, October 23.  His wishes were to be cremated so his body will not be brought back to Texas.  

Alma Nell Green

 

 

 

Alma Nell Green, 91, of Houston, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, in Houston.  
 
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville with Timothy Roberson officiating.
 
Miss Green was born November 1, 1924, in Shelbyville, to James Monroe Green and Sara Josie Johnson Green.  She was of the Methodist faith.
 
She is survived by
Sister: Martha Jane Eubanks of Logansport
 
Numerous nieces and nephews
 
Preceded in death by
Parents: James Monroe Green and Sara Josie Johnson Green
Brothers: Bura Allen Green, Haskell Green
Sisters: Ruby Harris, Allie Belle Campbell, Lora Elizabeth Harris, LaMerle Young
 

Jeff F. Coats, Jr. - UPDATED

 

 
Jeff F. Coats, Jr., 72, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Willowbrook Nursing Home in Nacogdoches.
 
Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Old Salem Cemetery with Pastor Steve Noble officiating.
 
He was born January 8, 1944 to Jeff F. Coats, Sr. and Georgia Lee (Clifton) Coats. He served in the US Navy.
 
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jeff & Georgia Coats, wife, Wanda Coats, daughter, Rondayla Coats, stepson, Ronnie Henson, brothers, W.J. Coats & Jack Coats, sister, Rose Ann Coats & special father-in-law & mother-in-law, Jack & Rachel Fountain.
 
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Tondayla Samford & husband, Garry of Nacogdoches
Vonda Barton & husband, Anthony of Joaquin
Step Children:
Randy Fountain of Center
Jill Parker & husband, Steve of Center
Shelia Cosby of Center
Linda Henson of Nacogdoches 
Gayla Henson of Nacogdoches
Brother:
Bill Coats & wife, Sandra of Grand Haven, Michigan 
14 Grandchildren
19 Great Grandchildren
Mother-in-law:
Vaudine Adams 
Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Friends
In Lieu of Flowers family request donations for burial expenses sent to Jill Parker, 4473 ST HWY 7 W Center, Texas 75935  
 

Mrs. Debra Ann (Bell) Jackson

 

Mrs. Debra Ann (Bell) Jackson, age 54, of San Augustine, passed from this life on Monday morning, October 17, 2016, in San Augustine.
 
Debra was born to Laverne (Jenkins) Bell and Jamous Louis Bell on February 20, 1962, in Shelby County, Texas. She worked for Tri-County Head Start as a Teacher where she also worked in Administration. She married the love of her life, Jessie Jackson on April 3, 1982. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness in Center, Texas.
 
She is survived by, Her husband of 34 years, Jessie Jackson of San Augustine; Son, Jermario Jackson and his wife, LaKesha of Dallas; Brother, Curtis Ray Bell of Sexton; Her two beloved grandchildren, Ljamari and Kailee, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
 
She is preceded in death by Siblings, Revern Blackshire; "Bro" Willie Bell; Carolyn "Cat" Bell; Marolyn Williams and Curtis L. Bell.
 
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2016, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972. Interment will be in the Boggy Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening, October 21, 2016, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

 

Eloise Sharp

 

Eloise Sharp, 64 of San Augustine, passed away Thursday morning, October 13, 2016 at her residence.
 
Visitation will be all day Friday, October 21, 2016 at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Center, Texas. Services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 1pm at Reed Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, Texas. Interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery, San Augustine with Rev. Dwight Martin officiating.
 
She is survived by:
 
Daughters:
Angela Land of Houston
Jackie (Donta) Barnes of San Augustine
 
Son, Donny Holman of Lufkin
 
8 Grandchildren, 3 Great-Grandchildren
 
Sisters:
Brenda (Martin) Randle of Center
Diana Garrett of San Augustine
Mary Ann (Ray) Holman of San Augustine
 
Brothers:
Michael (Ruby Ray) Garrett of San Augustine
James Holman of Silsbee, Texas
 
Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

Jackie Nelson Cannon

 

Jackie Nelson Cannon, 79, of Troup, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, in Whitehouse.  
 
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Clint Covington officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.  A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
 
Mr. Cannon was born September 4, 1937, in Shelbyville, to Jack Cannon and Odell Fittz Cannon.  He graduated from Shelbyville ISD, where he was very involved in athletics.  He went on to earn his Master’s Degree at Stephen F. Austin University. While attending Stephen F. Austin, he played four years of college football. After graduation, Mr. Cannon returned to his High School Alma Mater, Shelbyville ISD. There, he led the Dragons in eleven undefeated games before being defeated in the State Playoff.  Many of those players are still local.  In 2002, Mr. Cannon retired from public school administration.  Following retirement, he moved back to Shelby County, where he lived until about two years ago.  Mr. Cannon was an active member of SFA Alumni Association, serving as President for several years.  He was awarded The SFA Distinguished Alumnus Award.  
 
He is survived by
Mother: Odell Cannon of Whitehouse
 
Stepchildren:
John Wayne Covington and wife, Becky, of Troup
JoLea Rucker and husband, Billy Joe, of Troup
Jill Gay and husband, Sandy, of Texarkana
 
9 Step Grandchildren
 
Brother: Calvin Cannon and wife, Sandy, of Troup
 
Sister: Sherry Cannon Neal of Saint Francisville, Louisiana
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
 
Preceded in death by
Wife: Joann Howard Cannon
Son: Chris Cannon
Father: Jack Cannon
Nephew: Chip Cannon
 
Memorial donations can be made to Stephen F. Austin Athletic Scholarship Fund, 1936 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962.
 

Elaine Lenore Lawson

 

Elaine Lenore Lawson, 36, of Center, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016, in Center.
 
Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2016, at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 2:00 p.m.  
 
Elaine was born December 20, 1979, in Arcadia, California, to Louis E. Bellon and Ruth E. Chirolla.  She devoted her life to caring for her children.  Elaine had a love for animals and music.  She was an active member of PETA and had a strong passion for equestrian activities. Elaine knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
 
She is survived by
Husband: Jeffrey Lawson of Center
 
Children:
Rachel Nichole Lawson of Center
Mitchel Lynn Lawson of Center
Hannah Ruth-Ann Lawson of Center
 
Mother: Ruth Chirolla and husband, Rafael, of Hemphill
 
Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Garry and Kay Lawson of Center
 
Sister-in-law: Stefanie Wagstaff and husband, Jimmy, of Joaquin
 
Brother-in-law: William Lawson and fiancé, Cristy Cooper, of Center
 
Aunt & Uncle: Margaret and Laurie Wilson of Hemphill
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends
 
Preceded in death by
Father: Louis Bellon
Grandparents: Ben and Margaret Nelson
 

Carmen Daw Parr

 

 

 

 

Carmen Daw Parr, 48, of Orange, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016, in Tyler.

 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  Interment will follow at Truitt Cemetery in Joaquin.
Carmen Parr was born on December 18, 1967 to Johnny Mack Daw of Joaquin and Evon Wilburn Daw of Joaquin.  She graduated high school from Little Cypress Mauriceville in Orange, Texas and then went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Tarleton State University.  After getting her degree she began work in the criminal justice profession and soon gave birth to her only daughter, Jessica Richardson.  Carmen later lived in Nacogdoches, Texas for several years to be closer to her daughter Jessica as well as her two sisters, brother-in-law, and niece and nephew.  Carmen was known for being a devote Christian and remained faithful and very prayerful during many struggles with several health concerns.  Her favorite part of service to the Lord was praise and worship and she loved singing and listening to music.  Carmen would want to be remembered for being a very loyal and protective friend, and for her passion for sticking up for those who could not always speak up for themselves.  She loved her family most of all, including her fiancé Kevin McKay, and was very close to her friends at Green Acres Nursing Home and her Aunt Jaye Robison, whom she shared a close bond with as well.  Carmen will be remembered for her laughter and her smile and is missed by her family and many friends every day.
She is survived by her daughter Jessica Richardson of Nacogdoches, TX; her mother and father of Joaquin, TX; her sister Jennifer Daw Klingenberg, husband Chris, and niece Grace and nephew Joseph of Nacogdoches, TX.  She is also survived by Kevin McKay of Orange, TX and brother-in-law Taner Oskan of Istanbul, Turkey.  Other survivors include: Aunt Joyce King of Houston, TX, Aunt Joyce Carter of Elgin, TX, Aunt Jaye Robison and husband Donnie of Stanley, Louisiana and Uncle Randy Thomas of Shreveport, Louisiana, Great Aunt Irada Oates, as well as many cousins and extended relatives.
She is preceded in death by grandparents Alvin and Grace Wilburn of Joaquin, TX and James and Peggy Daw of Joaquin, TX.  She is also preceded in death by her sister Robin Allison Daw and niece Baylee Sabine Daw of Nacogdoches, TX; Uncle Jack King of Houston, TX and Aunt Jimmie Kaye Thomas of Shreveport, Louisiana. 
 

H.B. (Burke) Bounds

 

H.B. (Burke) Bounds, 91, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016, at his residence.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
 
Mr. Bounds was born August 30, 1925, in Port Arthur, to Hubert Bob Bounds and Sudie Wright Bounds.  He served in the United States Navy from 1944 – 1946, during World War II.  Mr. Bounds previously owned poultry processing plants and was also a retired Church of Christ Minister.  He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and spending time with family and friends.
 
He is survived by
Daughters:
Marsha Bounds
Melonia Molloy and husband, Larry
Anita Long and husband, Tim
 
Son-in-law: James Holder
 
Daughter-in-law: Pam Bounds
 
Grandchildren:
Scott Holder
Phil Bounds
Mishea Davis
Jeremiah Soape
Devin Tillotson
Isaiah Molloy
 
6 Great Grandchildren
 
Sister: Cynthia Fultner
 
Preceded in death by
Wife: Margie Jones Bounds
Daughters: Vickie Bounds, Jama Holder
Son: Phillip Bounds
Grandson: Davis Tillotson
Parents: Hubert Bob Bounds and Sudie Wright Bounds
Sister: Billie Jean Harris
 
Pallbearers will be Scott Holder, Phil Bounds, Jeremiah Soape, Isaiah Molloy, Larry Molloy and Tim Long.  Honorary pallbearers will be Joe McSwain, Bobby Dean and James Holder.
 
 

Gordon Davis

 

Gordon Davis, 74, of Center, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
 
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Noble and Bro. Sedrick Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 17, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
 
He was born January 9, 1942 in the Sardis Community, Shelby County, Texas to Earnest Marlin “Monk” Davis and Gladys Wilma (Porter) Davis. He was a truck driver for many years. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church.
 
He is preceded in death by his parents, Monk & Wilma Davis, wife, Joyce Ann Davis, Sister, Betty Doucet and uncle, Elton Porter.
 
He is survived by:
Children:
Tammy Fields & Michael Bennett of Lufkin
Tina Davis & Robert Hight of Center
Gordon Davis, Jr. of Center
Rebecca Risinger & husband, Dwayne of Center
James Davis & wife, Paula of Lufkin
Joey Davis & wife, Sabrina of Lufkin
17 Grandchildren:
Anthony Rice, Bryan Rice, Joshua Fields & Destiny Fields
Chance McCauley, Andrea Davis, Kelli Plunkett, Christian McCauley, Kara Griffin & Hunter Griffin
Ryan Dickerson
James Davis, Jr., Marianda Davis, Dustin Davis, Zachery Johnson & Hunter Davis
Brenden Davis
4 Great Grandchildren
Sister:
Bobbie Guillory of Eunice, LA
Aunt:
Doris Porter of Center
Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers:
Zachary Young, Chance McCauley, Joshua Fields,
James Davis, Jr., Dwayne Risinger, Dakota Hefley
Honorary Pallbearers:
Brenden Davis, Christian McCauley, Hunter Griffin,
Zachery Johnson, Dustin Davis, Hunter Davis & Ryan Dickerson
 

Jeannine Dannelle Bailey

 

 

 
Jeannine Dannelle Bailey, 77, of Hull, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at her residence.
 
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Interment will follow at Martinsville Cemetery in Martinsville.
 
Ms. Bailey was born November 22, 1938, in Houston, to James Daniel McLean and Vera Oma DeMent McLean.  
 
She is survived by
Daughter: Geraldine McWhirter and husband, William, of Moss Hill
 
Sons:
Darrell Bailey of Center
Michael Cory Bailey of Center
 
Brother: Daniel Perry McLean of Center
 
Sister: Marjorie Williamson of Rockford, Illinois
 
Grandchildren:
Daniel McWhirter 
Murphy McWhirter and wife, Crystal
Annette Elrod and husband, Travis
Jody Anderson and wife, Diana
Nathan Anderson and wife, Katie
Nicholas Bailey
Amanda Freeman and husband, Jonathan
Jessica Bailey
Michael Perry Bailey
Katy Graves and husband, Joseph
Gerald Perry Bailey Jr.
Deidre Bailey Johnson
 
Great Grandchildren:
Christian Small
Cadyn Small
Abby Elrod
Tenley Elrod
Jaxon Anderson
Benjamin Anderson
Phoebe McWhirter
Patrick McWhirter
Jonathan Freeman II
Justin Freeman
Jerry Freeman
Abby Graves
Livy Graves
Savana Johnson
Dalton Johnson
Gerald Perry Bailey III
 
Beloved Dogs:
Max & Maggie
 
Preceded in death by
Husband: Gerald Bailey
Son: Gerald Perry Bailey Sr.
Parents: James Daniel McLean and Vera Oma DeMent McLean
Brother: Tommy McLean
 
Pallbearers will be Jody Anderson, Nathan Anderson, Murphy Whirter, Daniel McWhirter, Perry Bailey, Nicholas Bailey.  
 

 

Mr. Oliver Lewis Marshall - UPDATED

 

Percy Garner & Son Mortuary would like to announce the death and services of:
DOB: 12/17/1949 DoD: 10/ 04 / 2016
 
Mr. Oliver Lewis Marshall, age 66, of San Augustine, Texas.  Mr. Marshall passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the V A Hospital in Shreveport, LA.
FUNERAL SERVICE
 
Saturday, October 15, 2016
11 a.m.
Reed Chapel Baptist Church
Interment: Lily Island Cemetery in Chester, Texas
Rev. Orvin Garrett, officiating
Rev. George Simon, Eulogist
 
Visitation 
 
Friday, October 14, 2016
12:30 until 6:30 p.m.  
True Vine Baptist Church 
 
SURVIVORS
 
Wife Carolyn Taylor Marshall of San Augustine, Texas
 
2 Daughters Tricia Marshall Wilridge of Kingwood, Texas
DeMeko Marshall of San Augustine, Texas
 
 4      Grandchildren     3 Great Grandchildren
 
Mother Mozell Berry Marshall of Chester, Texas
 
4 Sisters Rennie Chaney of Houston, Texas
Juanita Fisher (John) of Houston, Texas
Faye Marshall Bell (Michael) of Royse City, Texas
Anita Barlow (Eugene) of Leggett, Texas
 
2 Brothers Mose Marshall of Chester, Texas
Aubrey Marshall of Chester, Texas
 
2 Aunts Wilma Berry of Chester, Texas
Maude Marshall of Lufkin, Texas
 
Very Special Cousins Ben Earl Berry of Chester, Texas
Samuel L. Darden of Houston, Texas
Betty Williams of Dallas, Texas
LaVoy Darden, Jr. of Connecticut
 
 

Jimmie Booth

 

Services are pending for 64 year old Mr. Jimmie Booth of Center.

Ms. Debra Sexton - UPDATED

 

Garner and Son Mortuary would like to announce the death and services for:
 
DOB: 04/13/1957 DOD:  10/06/2016
 
Mrs. Debra Sexton (Ann), age 59, of San Augustine, Texas. Mrs. Sexton passed away Thursday, October 06, 2016 at Hospice in the Pine in Lufkin, Texas.
  
 
FUNERAL SERVICE
 
Saturday, October 15, 2016
1:00 p.m.
St. Matthew Baptist Church
Interment: Greer Cemetery
Rev. David Mosby, officiating
 
 
VISITATION 
 
Friday, October 14, 2016
12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Garner and Son Chapel
 
SURVIVORS
 
 
1 son Antwon Smith of San Augustine, Texas
 
1 daughter Kamisha Jackson of San Augustine, Texas
 
2 brothers Henry Randle Jr of San Augustine, Texas
Kenneth Randle (Carla) of Pineland, Texas
 
1 sister Willie Jackson of Houston, Texas
 
Special Nieces: Patricia Smith (Jovernia) of Michigan City, MS
Tereasa Jackson of Nacogdoches, Texas
 
6 Grandchildren. As well as a host of other relatives and friends.
 

Mr. Oliver Lewis Marshall

 

 
Percy Garner & Son Mortuary would like to announce the death and services of:
DOB: 12/17/1949 DoD: 10/04 / 2016
 
Mr. Oliver Lewis Marshall, age 66, of San Augustine, Texas.  Mr. Marshall passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the V. A. Hospital in Shreveport, LA.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Services are still pending at this time.
 
Visitation & Wake
 
SURVIVORS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percy Garner & Son Mortuary would like to announce the death and services of:
DOB: 04/13/1957 DoD: 10/06 / 2016
Ms. Debra Sexton, age 59, of San Augustine, Texas.  Ms. Sexton passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Hospice in the Pines Inpatient Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Services are still pending at this time.
 
Visitation & Wake
 
SURVIVORS
 

Pat Tucker - UPDATED

 

Pat Tucker, 92, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016, at her residence.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Newburn Cemetery in Center with Father Bob DeWolfe officiating.
 
Ms. Tucker was born February 4, 1924, in Center, to Joe Jordan and Grace Truman Alford Jordan.  Pat began working as a young girl with her sister, Mildred, loading tomatoes into boxcars in Tenaha at a time when this area, especially Timpson, were flourishing capitals of tomato growing.  As a teenager of 16, Pat went by bus to the Pentagon in Washington D.C. to work during the World War II era.  After returning to Center and marrying the love of her life, Francis Tucker, they became owners of Tucker Funeral Home for many years.  In early 1964, Pat opened Tucker Florist and worked there diligently until her retirement in the summer of 2015 at age 91.  
 
Probably the most important thing in life to Pat was helping others, be they human or animal.  She will be remembered as one of the all-time tireless and consistent workers for humane treatment of and care for all animals.  If she could not care for the animal personally – which she did most of the time – Pat would find a way to insure that the pet or stray was properly taken care of.  To her, cats, dogs, and other of God’s creatures were as important as anyone on earth.
 
Pat was a member of the Daughters of the American Republic, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and the Center chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.  She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Center for many years and was head of the Woman’s Altar Guild.
 
She is survived by
Daughters: 
Kathey Tucker of Center
Cora Love Everage of Austin
Camille Tucker of St. Louis, Missouri
 
Son: Francis Hendrick Tucker of Springfield, Missouri
 
Grandchildren:
Stacy Burford of Nacogdoches
Melissa Kangerga of Midland
Amanda Carson of Houston
 
Great Grandchildren:
Tatum Carson
Tucker Burford
Jacob Carson
Colton Wells
 
Nieces:
Michelle Franks of Center
Renea Verdine of Center
 
Great Niece: Jordan Coffman of Appleby
 
Special Friends:
Betty Adams Simmons of Center
Jaime Faucett of Center
 
Preceded in death by
Husband: Francis Tucker
Son: Rickey Edward Tucker
Parents: Joe Jordan and Grace Truman Alford Jordan
Sister: Mildred Verdine
Nephew: Jason Verdine
Great Niece: Mallory Franks
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to O’Malley’s Alley Cats Association in Nacogdoches or an animal charity of your choice.
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 

 

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