Obituaries Archives for 2018-02

Norvell Holt

 

 

Norvell Holt, 97, of Center, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2018 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on June 28, 1920 in Center to Henry David Spells and Mineola Fletcher Spells. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 
 
Norvell grew up in Center and was known by everyone around as “Peewee.” She had to leave school in the eighth grade because her family needed her at home. Norvell helped to take care of her eight siblings each day, cooking, cleaning, and tending to their needs. From a young age, she learned what it meant to be selfless and caring, and those traits stayed with her throughout her life. She had a true servant’s heart and never thought twice about extending a helping hand wherever it was needed. After leaving home, Norvell went to work for Citizen’s Bank in Center where she was head bookkeeper there. She retired after 27 years with the bank. The most precious moments in Norvell’s life were spent surrounded by family and friends. Whether it was cooking amazing cuisine or enjoying a game of 42, the laughter and love shared within the walls of her home will be treasured forever. Norvell was a member of the Hurst Street Church of Christ in Center. 
 
Norvell is survived by her sons, Jay Williams and wife, Dee of Center and Ronald Williams and wife, Jean of Nacogdoches; sister, Leola Eaves of Center; grandchildren, Erin Williams of Nacogdoches, Stephanie Williams of Bentonville, Arkansas, Stephen Williams and wife, Tanya of Center and Shay Williams and wife, Bonnie of Pharr; and nine great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, AJ Williams and Ira “Harry” Holt; parents, Henry and Mineola Spells; seven siblings; and grandson, Chris Williams.
 
Pallbearers Stephen Williams, Shay Williams, Tristan Williams, Zachary LeBouff, David Eaves, and Wendell Williams.
 
Honorary pallbearer will be Bobby Spells.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Sunny Glen Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1373, San Benito, Texas 78586.
 
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
 
 

Johnny Mack Brown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Johnny Mack Brown, 65, of Tenaha, TX passed away February 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1952 in Spiro, OK to Lee Roy & Viola Brown. 
 
Johnny Mack was drafted to the Army where he graduated top in his class at sniper school & went on to become a Paratrooper. While serving in the Vietnam War, he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal after surviving malaria & 9 days in a coma. 
 
He was a jack of all trades with a work ethic like none other. A great provider & protector, always doing what he can to help others. His charismatic personality always made for exciting & interesting conversations. He will truly be missed by many. 
 
He is survived by his daughters Shannon Ritter of Humble, TX; Amy Kennedy and husband, Dusty of Searcy, AR; Kim Headly and husband, Brian of Stuttgart, AR; Amber Savoy and husband, Joshua of Houston, TX. 
 
Siblings Dorothy Ables and husband, Curtis; Alice Marshall and husband Willie Ray; Roy Thomas Brown and wife, Opal; Lewis Ray Brown and wife, Linda; Ruth Hollis and husband, Gene; David Brown and wife, Jeanette. 
 
Grandchildren Casey Henrikson, Brandon Bradley, Justin Headly, Derrick Willis, Ariana Arredondo, Hannah Willis, Illianna Kennedy, Mariah Savoy, Simona Kennedy, Avalon Ritter, & Mackenzie Savoy. 
 
Great-Grandchildren Brylee & Sawyer Barks. 
 
And many nieces & nephews.  
 
Memorial will be held at his residence on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 1 p.m. 
 
 
 
 

Myoe Min

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Myoe Min, 28, of Center, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2018 in Center. He was born on January 12, 1990 in Myanmar. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held prior to service time from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.
 
Myoe moved to the United States in 2007 and went straight to work in Arizona and then Iowa before moving to Texas. He began working for Tyson in 2015. Myoe was not afraid to get his hands dirty and was an extremely hard working individual. A large part of his motivation was family. He did all that he could to help support his parents, brothers and sisters that still live in Myanmar. He was so proud of one of brothers in Myanmar, Naing Naing Puang, who graduated from college. Myoe stood behind him in this accomplishment and did what he could to help get him through that journey. Although he worked hard, he also enjoyed taking a break and playing or watching soccer with his family and friends here in the states. Myoe was a very quiet and reserved young man, but he loved his family beyond words and will be dearly missed. 
 
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
 
 

Freddie Barnes Jr.

 

 

Freddie Barnes Jr. 68 passed away on the February 14th in Polk County, TX.  His services are scheduled for Saturday February 24th in San Augustine with Tony Barnes officiating.  Burial will be in the Mosaic Cemetery in San Augustine.
 
He is survived by:
 
Siblings: Robert Barnes Eddie, Barnes, Jeffery Robinson, Vernon Holman, Dennis Barnes, Dwyanes Barnes, Theresa Larkins, Lucy McBride, Esther Banks, Belinda Teel, Stephanie Matlock, Oskarina Lane, Clemmietina Miller, Dorthy Bluford, Lawarence Barnes
 
Children: Rhonda Barnes-Swayzer, Shavonne Adams Barnes
 
Parent: Bobbie Barnes 
 
6 Grandchildren
 
 
 

Doris Loggins

 

 

Doris Mabel Hardy Loggins, 92, was born on February 6, 1926, and went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2018. 
 
Doris was the daughter of Edna (Cox) and Curtis Johnson Hardy.  Doris married the love of her life, Louis Leon Loggins on February 2, 1953, and together they resided in San Augustine and raised their children.  Doris was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family, attending singings at church, and gardening.  Together, she and her husband worked the land raising livestock and truck farming.  Doris never met a stranger and was an active member of Rosevine Missionary Baptist Church until her illness.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who served her family selflessly.
 
 
Doris is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Martha (Thomas) Johnson of Lufkin, Patricia (Robert) Beard of Livingston, Shirley (Roy) Reynolds of Lufkin, Judy (Rod) Cramer of Tyler, Barbara Wesley of Lufkin, sons Robert Loggins of Lufkin and Bill Loggins; Sisters: Jo Hardy (Johnny) Trahan, Ople Hardy (Truman) Hyden, Diane Hardy (Clivey) Sullivan, and sister-in law Mary Hardy, Brothers: Marlin (Lanell) Hardy, Paul (Linda) Hardy, and Jimmy (Peggy) Hardy.
 
 
Doris had ten grandchildren all who loved her very much.  Melissa (Jeff) Haney, Kevin (Amy) Gregston, James Beard, Brandi Booth, Shanna Powers, Ryan (Shelley) Reynolds, Christi (Chris) Berling,  Jason Wesley, Phillip Loggins, Paige (Shane) Dykes.  Sixteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
 
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sisters: Bobbie Jean Engelman, Elaine Patterson (Hoyt); brothers: Earl Hardy (Evalena) and Marvin Hardy, and brother-in-law Maurice Tyre; Brothers and sisters-in-law: Sam and Lizzie Loggins, Horace and Virgie Lee Loggins, J.B. and Louise Loggins,  Pat Loggins and Willie Mae Loggins Collier, Altie Loggins Wright, Temple and Leona Loggins, Ethel Doyen, and Abbie Ford.
 
 
 
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Matthew 11:28
 
 
Funeral services for Doris Loggins will be 2 p.m., Sunday, February 25, 2018  at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine.  The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at Wyman Roberts.  Interment will follow in the Chinquapin Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chinquapin Cemetery Association, PO Box 153014, Lufkin, TX 75915 or The Joseph House, PO Box 150554, Lufkin, TX 75915.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Bronice McDonald Curtis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bronice McDonald Curtis, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Colonial Pines in San Augustine.  Visitation will be held Friday, February 23, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CST at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will also be held at Watson & Sons at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018, with Bro. Mike Fodge and Bro. B.A. Morris officiating.  Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.
 
Mrs. Curtis, born on March 7, 1930, was a lifelong resident of Shelbyville. She graduated from Shelbyville High School and was later employed by Bruce Hardwood Floors where she ultimately retired with 30 years of service.  Mrs. Curtis’ hobbies included cooking, canning, feeding and taking care of the cows as well as spending time with friends and family.
 
She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther J. and Cassie Corene McDonald and brothers, Nolan and Marlon McDonald.  Mrs. Curtis is lovingly remembered by her three children MaryAnn (and husband Kenneth) Gordon of Clear-Lake, Glenda (and husband Dennis) Durdin of Shelbyville and son Doug Curtis of Shelbyville; brothers, Howard and Gordan McDonald; sisters Garvis Raborn, Jean Risinger and Belva Hoffman.  Mrs. Curtis or “MeMaw” will also be fondly loved and remembered by her four grandchildren, Shelly Jackson (and husband Elmer), Les Perkins, Lesli Perkins and Mandy Durdin (and fiancé Donny Morse); four great-grandchildren and two great-great granddaughters.  Mrs. Curtis was respected and loved by many others to include nieces, nephews and precious friends throughout her life.  She was a member of West Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church in Shelbyville. 
 
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to West Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Maxine Parker, 5462 CR 2798, Shelbyville, Texas 75973 or Wimberly Cemetery, c/o Mack O’Rear, 11466 FM 2694, Shelbyville, Texas 75973. The family would also like to recognize and express their gratitude to the staff at Colonial Pines as well as Affinity Hospice Care for their compassionate love and care.  
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 
 

Robert Alan Thompson

 

 

Robert Alan Thompson, 59, of Carthage, Texas passed away on February 16, 2018 in Carthage, Texas.  He was born on March 8, 1958 in Houston, Texas.  Robert is the son of Harold Thompson and Lille Mae Rowe Townsend.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 
 
Robert grew up in the Deepwater Addition in Pasadena, Texas and went to school at Deer Park ISD until his family moved to Paxton in 1971. Robert attended Tenaha High School where he became very active in the FFA program. He graduated from with the THS Class of 1977 and afterward, went to work for the power company in Tatum. Robert continued onto a variety of jobs that would take him all over the state. The one occupation that he enjoyed most was as a pipeline surveyor. He was excited to learn how to use computers to complete the surveys and being outdoors was always of interest to him, so the combination made his job more fulfilling. 
 
In 2016, Robert had a major health set-back requiring him to have a heart valve replacement and double by-pass surgery. After regaining his strength, he moved to Carthage; however, his health never quite recovered. 
 
Robert is survived by his children, Ashley Chandler and husband, Ryan of Center, Colton Thompson and wife, Briana of Center, and Sara Barbee and husband, Clay of Center; mother, Lillie Mae Townsend; sister, Elizabeth McCoy and husband, Mike of Houston; mother of his children, Shelley Porter of Center; and grandchildren, Drake Lutz, Racyn Chandler, Jace Thompson, Hallie Barbee and Chayton Barbee.
 
He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Thompson; brother, Harold “Buster” Thompson, Jr.; and sister, Nancy Thompson.
 
Pallbearers will be Ryan Chandler, Carl Thompson, Whitton Thompson, Scooter Thompson, Chip Robertson and David Harvey.
 
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Hermann Memorial Hospital NICU: 
Memorial Hermann Foundation
929 Gessner, Suite 2650
Houston, Texas 77024
 
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
 
 

Calvin Kimbrough

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calvin Kimbrough, 84, of Arlington, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, in Arlington.  
 
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Rob Merriman and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.
 
Mr. Kimbrough was born August 8, 1933, in Shelbyville, to Claborne Kimbrough and Pearl Forman.  He served in the United States Navy from 1950 until 1954.  His hobbies included gardening and woodcarving.  Mr. Kimbrough was a member of Shelbyville First Baptist Church.
 
He is survived by
Children:
Terri Devine and spouse, William E. Dowden, of Arlington, Texas
Tanya Businelle and spouse, Douglas
Calvin Kimbrough II of Farmington, Missouri
 
Devoted Companion: Eva Fuller of Logansport, Louisiana
 
Grandchildren:
Amie Vaughn
Christopher Devine
Ellen Kimbrough
Vincent Duval
Zach Kimbrough
 
Great Grandchildren:
Ryan Vaughn 
Noah Vaughn
 
Brothers:
Marion Kimbrough
Jimmy Spies
Billie Spies
 
Numerous nieces and nephews
 
A host of other family and friends
 
Preceded in death by
Wife: Sue Derr Kimbrough
Brother: Thaddaeus Kimbrough
 
Pallbearers will be William E. Dowden, Jimmy Herron, Calvin Kimbrough II, Randy Derr, Billie Spies, Richard Kimbrough.  Honorary pallbearer will be Tommy Doggett.
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 
 

Jack Yates

 
 
 
 
Jack G. Yates, 85, of Center, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, in Center.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Todd Jenkins and Bro. Glen Jones officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
 
Mr. Yates was born March 1, 1932, in Shelbyville, to Robert Alvie Yates and Mary Carroll Yates.  Following his retirement from Hallmark, Mr. Yates spent time hunting, gardening, working in the yard and drinking coffee with his friends around town.  His favorite time was time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Mr. Yates was a member of Sardis Pentecostal Church in the Sardis Community of Shelby County.
 
He is survived by
 
Wife of 66 years: Helen M. Yates of Center
 
Children:
Joyce Hendricks and husband, Verbon, of Huxley
Billy Yates and wife, Janet, of Center
Terry Yates and wife, Linda, of Houston
 
Grandchildren:
Kim Cater and husband, Jeff, of Joaquin
Luke Hendricks and wife, Carriston, of Huxley
Samantha Ranft and husband, Brant, of Waco
Jeremy Yates of Huxley
Steven Rader and wife, Dana, of Houston
Allison Krepel and husband, Brandon, of St. Louis, Missouri
Amanda Kirby and husband, Kris, of Center
Landon Oliver and wife, Rita, of Center
Charla Warr and husband, Matt, of Center
 
Great Grandchildren:
Jackson
Jayden
Jaylee
Kyleigh
Kayson
Kale
Jaycee
Colton
Miles
Macy
Makayla
Mason
Jamie
Clay
Madison
Slade
Sawyer
Kaylee
Brooklyn
Lily
 
Brothers: 
Carroll Yates of Center
Jimmy Yates and wife, Billie, of Royce City
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
 
Preceded in death by
Parents: Robert Alvie Yates and Mary Carroll Yates
Sisters: Merlene Weaver, Ruth David, Mary Jane Cook, Johnnie Yates
 
Pallbearers will be Luke Hendricks, Brant Ranft, Jeff Cater, Jeremy Yates, Jayden Cater and Jackson Cater.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Jones, Glen Jones, Bobby Chandler, Rev. Ed McRae, Clifford Lightfoot, Terry Allen, Michael Allen and Bobby Watson.
 
Online tributes and condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
 
 

Bobby L. Welch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bobby L. Welch, 61, of Palm Springs, California, passed away December 20, 2017, at his home after a lengthy illness.
 
Bobby’s wishes were to be cremated.  He will be laid to rest at Blair Cemetery in Timpson, Texas.
 
Bobby was born November 27, 1956, to Malcolm and Marilyn Haywood Welch of the Stockman Community.
 
He is survived by:
 
Mother: Marilyn Griffin of Carthage, Texas
 
Brothers: 
Larry S. Welch and wife, Fran, of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jimmy Welch and wife, Marilyn, of Center, Texas
 
Sisters:
Delois Blackwell and husband, Frank, of Nacogdoches, Texas
Rebecca Strong and husband, Bobby, of Carthage, Texas
 
Many close family members
 
Preceded in death by
Spouse: Anthony “Tony” Janeé
Sons: Jeffery Lynn Welch, Timothy James Welch
 
 
 

Darrin Ray Sorrells

 

 

Darrin Ray Sorrells, 46, of Nacogdoches, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, in Houston.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Garrison Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Crispin Bradsher, Bro. David Woodard and Bro. John Spurgeon officiating.  Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison.
 
Mr. Sorrells was born May 6, 1971, in Dallas, to Donald Ray Sorrells and Evvie Lorraine Hamilton Sorrells. His hobbies included fishing and operating his equipment.  Mr. Sorrells favorite times were those spend with his kids.
 
He is survived by
Wife: Christy Sorrells of Nacogdoches
 
Daughters:
Samantha Sorrells of Lufkin
Rebecca Sorrells of Lufkin
 
Mother: Evvie Sorrells of Lufkin
 
Sister: Shelley Morgan and husband, Clyde, of Nacogdoches
 
Numerous nieces and nephews
 
A host of friends
 
Preceded in death by
Son: Jacob Ray Sorrells
Father: Donald Ray Sorrells 
Brother: Donnie Joe Sorrells
 
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.
 
 

Alice Faye Grace

 

 

 
Garner and Son Mortuary would like to announce the death and services for:
 
DOB: 03/16/1944 DOD:  02/14/2018
 
Mrs. Alice Faye Garrett Grace, age 73, of Hemphill, Texas.  Mrs. Grace passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at North Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas.
   
 
FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday, February 24, 2018
1:00 p.m.
Macedonia Baptist Church, Hemphill, Texas
Internment: Macedonia Cemetery, Hemphill, Texas
Pastor Joe Gilbert Officiating Minister
  
VISITATION 
 
Friday, February 23, 2018
1:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Garner & Son Mortuary Chapel
 
SUVIVORS
 
2 Sons Kenneth Grace of Hemphill, Texas
Jarl Grace (Tykisha) of San Antonio, Texas
 
2 Daughters Carla Grace Robertson of Pflugerville, Texas
Vashti Grace of Arlington, Texas
 
4 Grandchildren
 
4 Brothers Melvin Garrett, Jr. of Houston, Texas
William Garrett of Houston, Texas
W. C. Garrett of Hemphill, Texas
Ronald Haley Garrett of Houston, Texas
 
6 Sisters Wanda Joseph (Carl) of Baton Rouge, LA
Carolyn Barrett of Katy, Texas
Barbra Hoyle (James) of Hemphill, Texas
Dorothy Garrett of Longview, Texas
Sandra Henderson of Katy, Texas
Sheila Walker (Tony) of Del Valley, Texas
 
Host of other relatives and friends
 
 

William Lee "Bishop" Samford

 

 

William Lee “Bishop” Samford, 88, of Center, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2018 in Center. He was born on May 3, 1929 in Center to Clarence Mae Samford and Polly Ford Samford. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Rev. Karen Jones officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 
 
As a teenager he worked at the Rio Movie Theater selling popcorn for Mr. George Smith. After graduation from Center High School, he worked several years with his family’s business, Samford’s Grocery and Tourist Courts. After moving to Nederland in the 1950’s, he worked for Goodrich Rubber and Chemical Company as a plant manager until his retirement. 
 
He and his wife, Janell returned to Center in the 1980’s where they settled on the family farm. Throughout his life, he enjoyed ranching and tending his cattle, hayfields and tree farm.
He was an avid cat-fisherman, spending much time on the Sabine River and then later, making yearly trips to South Texas and the Rio Grande area to fish with his brother, Ben and old friends. 
 
He was a life-long member of the local Masonic Lodge and First United Methodist Church.
William is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 62 years, Janell Shofner Samford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hugh and Lamerle Fleming, Prentice and Jenell Shofner, Bobbie Shofner and Darrell Shofner; niece, Toni Alford and her son, Cody Alford.
 
He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jerry Pinkston; grandsons, Jordan Pinkston and Ryan and Kristen Pinkston; great-grandsons, Greyson and Garrett Pinkston, all of Center; sister-in-law, Bette Samford of Center; brother and sister-in-law, Jarrell and Tommie Shofner of Jasper; nieces and nephews, C.A. Samford, Jerry Fleming, Jeb Shofner, Nathan Shofner, Johnny Shofner, Prentice Shofner, Jr., Penny Todd Mary Sims, John Shofner, Jenny Holt, Billy Shofner, and Glenn Shofner; as well as a host of great nieces and great nephews. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Center, Texas. 
 
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
 
 
 

Myrle Laverne Thrasher Childers

 

 

Myrle Laverne Thrasher Childers age 97 of Dallas, Texas, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.
 
Graveside services will be held in Center, Texas at the Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery at 2 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018.
 
Myrle, daughter of Tom and Maggie Thrasher, was born March 26, 1920, in De Queen, Arkansas. She was a member of the 1st Marching Band in Huntsville, Texas. She retired from Magic Gas Company in Center, Texas after a 30 year career as owner/manager. Additionally, she pursued a personal lifetime career in finance, investments, real estate, and ranching. She was a member of the Park Cities First Baptist Church and the Cochran Sunday School Class in Dallas, Texas, and was 50+ year member of the Center Chapter # 348 District 4 Section 1 of the Order of the Eastern Star.
 
Myrle’s survivors include her son Glynn Childers of Dallas, Texas, her cousin Mary Thrasher Griffin, numerous nieces, nephews, and many longtime friends.
 
Myrle was preceded in death by her husband Harice Childers and her parents Tom and Maggie Thrasher.
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 
 

 

Margarita Mendoza Jimenez

 

 

Margarita Mendoza Jimenez, 39, of Center, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2018 in Center. She was born on January 7, 1979 in Mexico to J. Merced Jimenez and Carmen Martinez. Funeral mass will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 19, 2018 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center with celebrant, Father Nelson. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rosary at 7:00 PM. 
 
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
 
 
Margarita Mendoza Jimenez, 39, de Center, Texas, falleció el 16 de Febrero, 2018 en Center. Ella nació el 7 de Enero del 1979 en Mexico, hija del señor J. Merced Jimenez y la señora Carmen Martinez. Misa fúnebre será a las 2:00 PM el Lunes, 19 de Febrero, 2018 en la Iglesia Católica de San Tere en Center con Padre Nelson oficiando. Entierro seguirá en Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitación será 5:00 PM a 7:00 PM en Domingo, 18 de Febrero 2018 en la capilla de Mangum Funeral Home con Rosario a las 7:00 PM.
 
Enviar condolencias o firmar un registro en línea, por favor visite www.mangumfh.net. 
 

Robert Alan Thompson

 
 
 
Robert Alan Thompson, 59, of Carthage, Texas passed away on February 16, 2018 in Carthage, Texas.  He was born on March 8, 1958 in Houston, Texas.  Robert is the son of Harold Thompson and Lille Mae Rowe Townsend.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 
 
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

Willie Mae "Polly" Snider

 

 

 

Willie Mae “Polly” Snider, 93, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in Houston.
 
A private family graveside service will be held.
 
Mrs. Snider was born October 8, 1924, in Shelby County, to Frank Chambliss and Eva Bonner Chambliss.  She loved quilting, crossword puzzles and working in her yard.
 
She is survived by
Son: Jonathan Snider and wife, Jana, of Houston, Texas
 
Daughter: Deborah Bechman and husband, William, of Wallkill, New York
 
Grandchildren:
Jalena Snider
Jaylyn Snider
 
Brothers:
Frank Chambliss and wife, Jeanette
James Chambliss and wife, Faye
 
Preceded in death by
Husband: Fred Snider
Parents: Frank Chambliss and Eva Bonner Chambliss
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 
 
 
 

Thomas Earl Williams

 

Thomas passed away Sunday February 11, 2018.
 
Funeral:  Saturday, February 17, 2018 @ 10:00 at Newbirth Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas Texas
 
Burial:  Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 4:00 in Lane Town Cemetery
 
 

Ruby Lee Wiley Hammers

 

 

Ruby Lee Wiley Hammers, 103, of Shreveport, Louisiana and formerly of Timpson, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2018 in Shreveport. She was born on September 1, 1914 in Slocum, Alabama to R.M. Wiley and Annie Wingate Riley. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson, Texas. A visitation will be held prior to service time from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 
 
 
 
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
 
 

Tommie Jean Jancock Hudson Bass

 
 
Funeral Services for Tommie Jean Hancock Hudson Bass, age 88 of Garrison will be held Friday, February 16th, 2018, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel in Timpson. Visitation with family is set for 1:00 with service to begin at 2:00. Tommie transitioned to her heavenly home on February 14th, 2018
 
Tommie is survived by daughters Sharon Samford and husband Mac of Timpson, and Ginger W. Voorheese of Bullard, and son, Joseph Hudson and wife Becky of Monroe, Louisiana, Additional survivors include grandsons, Jason Samford and wife Christine of Porter, and Andrew Worsham and wife Tiffany of Nacogdoches, along with five great-grandchildren Turner Edwards, Caroline Edwards, Camron Samford, Wesley Samford, and Quint Middlebrook. 
 
Tommie was one of eight children born to Carlos Hancock and Lucille Dorsey Hancock of the Rose Hill Community on November 27, 1929. Surviving brothers include Charles (Chuck) Hancock of Nacogdoches, Jim Hancock and wife Sophia of Lufkin, Al (Bud) Hancock and wife Betty of Garrison and George Hancock and wife Laura of Lufkin. Surviving sisters are Frances Williams and husband Charles of Center, Patricia Pratt and husband Buddy of San Augustine, and one sister in law, JoAnn Hancock of Gary.
 
Tommie spoke often and most fondly of the life and the love she shared with her siblings and parents while growing up on the farm. 
 
Tommie is preceded in death by husband Lem H. Hudson, brother, Calvin Hancock, sister in law Mavis Hancock, and two grand daughters, Brandi Edwards and Amy Middlebrook.
 
Serving as pallbearers are Chris Hancock, Kirk Yarbrough, Kraig Yarbrough, Andrew Worsham, Jason Samford, Turner Edwards, Nathan Hunnicutt, and Brian Nolan.
 
Much appreciation is expressed to the Garrison Nursing Home, Tommie’s home for ten years, with much love extended to their residents, whom Tommie loved dearly. 
 
Internment will be in the Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.
 
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to do so, may make a donation in her name at Austin Bank 352 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas 75975.
 
 
 

Delmar Wilburn

 

 

NAME    MR. DELMAR WILBURN                                       AGE:   82    
 
ADDRESS:   SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS  
 
DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:       02/08/2018, SAN AUGUSTINE
      
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :         04/06/1935, CARTER COUNTY, KY.
 
 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE;      SERVICE NOT SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME
 
PLACE OF SERVICE:    
 
DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:   
 
PLACE OF VISITATION:           
 
OFFICIATING:    
 
BURIAL:        
 
FATHER:    TAYLOR WILBURN                     MOTHER:     ALLIE ALMEDA HUTCHINSON 
                                                                                                                     
OCCUPATION:   DISABLED  
 
SURVIVED BY:  
 
NEPHEWS:  RICKY WILBURN OF MAN, WEST VIRGINIA & TEDDY WILBURN OF NASHVILLE, TN.
NIECES: SANDRA MOTT & GLORIA MCDANIEL - BOTH OF SAN AUGUSTINE
GREAT-NIECES: CRSTAL ALLRED & HUSBAND RYAN OF HUNTING; KIM MOTT OF NACOGDOCHES;ASHLEY WHITESIDE & HUSBAND JONATHAN OF CENTER; KELSEY MOSLEY OF NACOGDOCHES; KLOEE PEREZ OF SAN AUGUSTINE; TINA SMITH & FIANCE' TYDELL MIMS, JR. OF FLORIDA
 
GREAT-NEPHEWS: TAYLOR PEREZ & WIFE ALLIE OF SAN AUGUSTINE; MICHAEL PEREZ OF SAN AUGUSTINE; DARRELL SMITH & WIFE CHRISTEEN OF FLORIDA
 
HE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS, ALLIE & TAYLOR WILURN; SISTER, IRENE MCDANIEL;
ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER BROTHERS & SISTERS; AND SPECIAL PERSON, MARVIN MARK
MOTT.
 
THE FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE "SPECIAL THANKS" TO HEART TO HEART 
HOSPICE AND COLONIAL PINES  HEALTHCARE .
 
 
Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements under the direction of 
WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME
316 W.COLUMBIA     SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS      PHONE #936-275-2311
FAX # 936-275-0034
 

Wilfred H. Harris

 

 

Wilfred H. Harris, 87, of Timpson, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Timpson.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson, Texas with Bishop Neal Cox and Dennis Cox, officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 6:00-8:00pm at Taylor Funeral Home.
 
Wilfred H. Harris was born on June 19, 1930 to William and Meriam Beckham Harris in Garrison, Texas.  He graduated Garrison High School and went into the Air Force in 1951, where he served 8 years.  He then attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where he attained an Ag Degree. He then worked as a loan officer for Production Credit for 9 years.  He then returned home to raise cattle and kids.  He spent many years working hard at custom bailing square hay bales with his wife, Mary Lynn.  When the rolled hay balers came out, he was one of the first to offer rolled hay to his customers.  Wilfred was also a master welder and could build anything with pipe & steel and helped others learn the welding trade.  He was also a carpenter and he and his uncle Junie Harris worked together to build the house that he and his wife, Mary, lived in at the time of his passing, for the past 43 years.  Wilfred was always a fun-loving prankster, who would bring a turtle into the house and hide It under a pillow in the bed, knowing that Mary Lynn would find it when she made the beds.  He would take all his kids and nieces and nephews frog gigging and shut the light off and take off running in the dark, hollering “Watch out for that snake!”  It was all in fun.  Wilfred joined the LDS Church in 1971.  He held several callings in his church.  Demple tells us that at about 15 years old, Wilfred would bring home baby animals like a rabbit, that grew up and would stand on it’s hind legs to be fed from the table.  He also brought home a baby coon that we gave to his coon hound to raise with her pups.  He said she would let it nurse right beside her pups and after it was a grown coon, when they would hunt, that coon hound would not hurt the coon she raised!  Wilfred caught all kinds of baby animals and brought them home to his kids, a skunk, a coon, an opossum, and even a baby armadillo at one point.
 
Wilfred is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Lynn; daughters: Trena Harris Greer, Gina Harris Barrett and husband, Gordon, Teresa Harris Beard and husband, Sandy; grandchildren: Amber Askins, Wesley Tallant, Brian Beard and Blake Beard; great-grandchildren, Claylee Beard, Brooks Beard, Araina Beard, River Beard, Garrett Askins, Blair Askins, Ryan Tallant, and Cadance Tallant; brother, Charles Harris; sisters: Demple Lunsford, Dot Little, and Mary Ann Swartz; as well as  several very loved nieces and nephews.  
 
He is preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Meriam Beckham Harris; grandson, Jesse Tallant, and son-in-law, Mike Greer.
 
Pallbearers will be Wesley Tallant, Blake Beard, Bryan Beard, Randy Askins, Lee Richards, Bobby Harris.
 
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Harris and Ralph Roberts.
 
The Harris family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home.  To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net
 
 
   
 
 
 

Julian Rock Lemoine

 

 

Julian Rock “J.R.” Lemoine, 83, of Sardis, TX died on February 12th due to complications following a car accident. J.R. was a tinkerer, cigar-smoker, Dallas Cowboys fan, John Wayne devotee, and proud patriarch of the Lemoine brood. His family gathered around him in love and preparation, but as a true Christian, his spirit never flagged, bolstered in the knowledge that death is not final in Christ. 
 
J.R. will be remembered as the father who led songs as Music Director at Sardis Missionary Baptist when his children were little, and a Papaw who always made sure to start holiday meals with a prayer, and the man who ended Christmas Eve with a celebratory boom of fireworks. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lemoine and his children, Lisa Christian, Marty Lemoine, Tammy Lemoine, and Joey Lemoine. Twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren carry on J.R.’s legacy. 
 
J.R.’s life was storied and full. Born on October 15, 1934 in Cloutierville, LA to Joseph and Isabel Lemoine, J.R. was the fourth of six siblings. At the age of seven, his mother died and through a series of events, J.R. was taken in as the foster child of Tom and Ruby Hollis. The Hollises loved and cared for J.R. as their very own and he was their “Baby” as long as they lived. Under their care, J.R. graduated from Shelbyville High School as an all-around athlete—the quarterback that helped the Dragons make it to the Texas State Semi-Finals. From there, J.R. stepped into a role at Bruce Hardwood Floors where he would work and rise in authority over a 43-year career. In all that time, J.R. always made time to tinker, smoke a cigar, and show up to every event at which his children performed. 
 
J.R. was a man of quiet strength and steady faith. He was capable with a tool, loyal in his devotion, and generous with his possessions. 
 
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15 at Sardis Cemetery with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. at Magnum Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be sent to Sardis Cemetery: 6034 FM 414; Center, TX 75935.
 
Survived by:
 
Wife: Virginia Lemoine
 
Sisters: Sally Wilson, Elizabeth Harris, and Donnie Moore
 
Children: Lisa Christian, Marty Lemoine, Tammy Lemoine, and Joey Lemoine
 
Grandchildren: Leslie Panaro, Crystal Kennon, Liza Firmin, Joseph Lemoine, Lindsey Thompson, Brooke Lane, Jade Cain, Jessica Phillips, Lauren Christian, Jeremiah Lemoine, Ashton Campbell, and Whitney Lemoine
 
14 Great-grandchildren
 
Preceded in death by:
 
Parents: Joseph and Isabel Lemoine; Tom and Ruby Hollis
 
Brothers and Sister: Joe Lemoine, Lee Lemoine, and Genevia Evans
 
Pallbearers: Joseph Lemoine, Jeremiah Lemoine, Wayne Christian, Rick Campbell, Mark Firmin, Brad Lane, and Lincoln Thompson
 
Honorary Pallbearer: Ashton Campbell, Mike Holcomb, Jimmy Smith, Dale Weaver
 
 
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
 
 
 

Dorothy Eyvone Ellington Parker

 

 

Dorothy Eyvone Ellington Parker, 83, of Center, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Center, Texas.  She was born on October 14, 1934 in Center, the daughter of Maurice and Maxine Vail Harbison Ellington.  Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home.
 
Dorothy spent her lifetime being a homemaker and raising her family. She was very proud of her children and was the epitome of what a mother should be.  Dorothy loved to cook and was a talented seamstress. She was also very independent and liked doing things on her own.  She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and a passion for hard work that her family will carry on. 
 
She is survived by her sons: Orell Parker, Jr. And wife, Juanita of Center and Tony Parker and wife, Donna of Center; daughter, Becky Jefferson of Center; brother-in-law, Van Parker and wife, Cherry of Longview; sisters-in-law, Betty Parker of Center, Shirley Chambers of Houston and Noveline Samford of Houston; Grandchildren, Scott Parker and wife, Shelly of Conroe, Jennifer Sheppard and husband, Jeremy of Cleveland, Justin Jefferson and wife, Christina of Center, Brad Parker and wife, Erica of Center, Josh Parker of Center, Kim Causey and husband, Corey of Center, Ashley Whiteside and husband Shawn of Shelbyville, and Leslie Jacobs and husband, Brent of Center; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
 
She is preceded in death by her husband, Orell Parker, Sr.; son-in-law, Tommy Jefferson; brothers, Charles Ray Vail and Carl A. Clark; brother-in-law, Donell Parker; sisters, Jerri Sue Richards and Carolyn Williams; grandson, Quintin Lane Jefferson; and great-grandson, Blake Smith. 
 
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. 
 
 
 

Ben Bryan

 

 

Funeral Services for Mr. Ben Bryan, age 80, of Broaddus, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in the Harvey Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Broaddus.  Officiating will be Bro. Hugh Mixon with burial following in the Coleman Cemetery in Broaddus.  Visitation will begin Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at the Harvey Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Broaddus from the hours of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. where he will lie-in-state until Funeral Wednesday.
 
Benny Gene Bryan was born on August 9, 1937 in San Augustine County to the late C.B. and Beatrice (Marshall) Bryan.  He passed away in Lufkin on February 11, 2018 at the age of 80 years, 6 months, and 2 days.
 
Benny grew up in the countryside outside of Broaddus, Texas and graduated from Broaddus High School in 1955.  Through mutual hunting friends, he met Barbara Bradshaw, who he married on November 15, 1958 and spent the next 59 years with.  Benny served his country as a member of the United States Air Force at Laredo Air Force Base.  He retired from Pennwalt Chemical Company, and afterward was an Agriculture teacher until he retired in 1999.  He was a member of the Harvey Creek Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon.  Benny loved to hunt, fish, garden, raise cows, and spend time with family.
 
He is survived by Wife: Barbara Bryan; Sons: Benny Bryan, Jr., Brad Bryan; Grandchildren:  Charlotte Nicknish, Danielle Bryan, Charles Bryan, and Christine Bryan; Brothers: Burnice Bryan, Kenneth Bryan, and Al Bryan and Sisters: Sally Turner and Helen Charlotte
 
He is preceded by: His parents C.B. and Beatrice Bryan, brothers Doug, Leon, and sisters Pauline, Wilma, and Betty.
 
 

David Schaeffer

 

David Schaeffer, age 65 of San Augustine County, passed from this life late Friday evening, February 9, 2018, in Lufkin, after a sudden illness.

 
David was born to Thelma (Reagan) Schaeffer and Marcelle Schaeffer on July 6, 1952, in Corrigan, Texas.  He was employed as a carpenter for General Shelters, he loved building things with his hands out of wood, and building stuff for his daughters and grandchildren.  David was considered outgoing and very loveable.  He loved God and his family, and was a wonderful husband, Daddy, and "Poppy" always having a smile or a joke to lift your spirits, and he enjoyed playing his drums.
 
Those who are left to cherish his memory include, his beloved wife, Janice Schaeffer of San Augustine; beloved daughters, Tammy Fountain and her husband, Jessie of San Augustine; Ashley Burks and her husband, Robert of Nacogdoches and Lesley Knight and her husband, Joe of Lockhart; His loving parents, Marcel and Thelma Schaeffer of Groveton; His loving sisters, Wanda Leon; Laura Ridde and her husband, Morris; Patricia Smith and her husband, Archie and Darlene King and her husband, Tony; his loving brother, Mark Schaeffer and his wife, Cindi; his beloved 8 grandchildren, Travis; Jeremy;  Amber; Johnathon; Hunter; Courtney;  Chloe and Addison, along with his beloved 7 great-grandchildren. 
 
A private Memorial Service is being planned at a later date by the family.
 
In leiu of usual remembrances, the family has requested memorials and donations be made to: Spring Ridge Cemetery, c/o of Jerry D. Fountain, 8313 CR 229, Center, Texas  75935.
 
 

Charles Evans Sr.

 

 

NAME    MR. CHARLES EVANS, SR.                                       AGE:   72    
 
ADDRESS:   SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS  
 
DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:       02/09/2018, CENTER, TEXAS
      
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :       07/09/1945, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS    
 
 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE;      SUNDAY, 02/11/2018, 2:00 P.M.
 
PLACE OF SERVICE:    WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE
 
DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:  SATURDAY, 02/10/2018, 5-8 P.M. 
 
PLACE OF VISITATION:    WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE       
 
OFFICIATING:    REV. THOMAS BEDDINGFIELD, REV. WADE BRYAN
 
BURIAL:   DICKERSON CEMETERY, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY     
 
FATHER:   JAMES MADISON EVANS                      MOTHER:    BIRTIE NOREAN HIGHTOWER EVANS  
                                                                                                                     
OCCUPATION:   TRUCK DRIVER (TIMBER)  
 
CHURCH AFFILIATION:   BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH   
 
MILITARY: U.S. ARMY - SERVING IN VIET NAM
 
SURVIVED BY:  
 
WIFE:  BARBARA EVANS OF SAN AUGUSTINE
 
SONS:  CHARLES EVANS, JR. OF SAN AUGUSTINE
            CURTIS EVANS & WIFE JENNIFER OF ZAVALLA
 
DAUGHTER:  LISA RILEY & HUSBAND MORRIS OF CADDO MILLS
 
SISTERS:  MAXINE ROGERS & HUSBAND BILLY OF SAN AUGUSTINE
                PAT ADKINS & HUSBAND CARROL OF SAN AUGUSTINE  
 
BROTHER-IN-LAW:  CALVIN EVANS OF WHITEHOUSE
 
10 GRANDCHILDREN; 2 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
 
HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS, JAMES & NOREAN EVANS; BROTHERS, DAVID EARL EVANS AND JAMES ELTON EVANS; GRANDSON, SETH EVANS; FATHER & MOTHER-IN-LAW,
REV. EARL & GLADYS HENLEY.
 
 
 
 
 

Alan Thomas "Tommy" Elledge

 
 
Alan Thomas “Tommy” Elledge, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, in Nacogdoches.
 
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at St. Therese Catholic Church.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.  
 
Mr. Elledge was born April 13, 1945, in Mt. Berg, Arkansas, to Harold Beckett and Flora Allen Beckett.  His hobbies included gardening and cooking.  Mr. Elledge spent much time traveling and always enjoyed seeing new things.  He was a member of a Masonic Lodge in Kansas City, Kansas, and St. Therese Catholic Church in Center.
 
He is survived by
Wife: Clarissa Elledge of Shelbyville
 
Children:
Derrick Elledge and wife, Lynette, of Rockwall, Texas
Stacey Pope and husband, Gary, of Barling, Arkansas
Kent Yoshidome of Philippines
 
Brother: Marion Allen of North Carolina
 
Sister: Francis Provence of Mt. Berg, Arkansas
 
Grandchildren:
Hallie and Benjamin Graham
Zoe Elledge
Andrew Elledge
 
Special Cousin: Stacie Van Lenten of Oklahoma
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives
 
A host of friends
 
Preceded in death by
Son: Douglas Elledge 
Parents: Harold Beckett and Flora Allen Beckett
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 
 

 

Martha Jane Green Eubanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Martha Eubanks, 99, of Logansport, Louisiana passed away on February 10, 2018 in Shreveport. She was born on November 25, 1918 in Shelbyville, Texas to James Munroe Green and Sarah Josephine Johnson Green. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Logansport with Bro. Charles Hall and Dr. William T. Crosby officiating. Interment will follow at O.E. Price Memorial Cemetery in Logansport. A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, February 12, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Logansport. 
 
Martha attended Stephen F. Austin State University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics. While on a double date one evening, Martha happened to meet Claude Eubanks. Something caught her eye, and later the two decided to see where this interest took them. It was the start of something wonderful and on June 20, 1942, Martha and Claude were married. A beautiful life was born that day filled with family, friends, and great memories. 
 
Nana, as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren called her, was an avid reader. She loved the adventures that she could go on in the pages she read. She also liked to try her hand at a game of 42. Lots of laughs were shared around the table when a game would strike up with family. A homemaker at heart, Martha also was a talented seamstress. She could sew and crochet some intricate and gorgeous creations. One of the most memorable things about her was that every year, she made cases of jelly. She was great at canning and her jelly was worth sharing. Martha was a faithful member of Logansport Baptist Church for almost 50 years. 
 
Martha is survived by her sons, James Eubanks of Athens, Louisiana and Clifford Eubanks and wife, Vonda of Logansport, Louisiana; grandchildren, Vanessa Byrd and husband, Brian, Rafe Eubanks and wife, Carrie Ann, Stephen Eubanks and wife, Michelle, and Leigh Ann Winderweedle and husband, Phillip; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. 
 
She is preceded in death by her husband, Claude Sims Eubanks; parents, J.M. and Sarah Green; brothers, Bura Allen Green and Haskell Green; and sisters, Ruby Harris, LaMerle Young, Alma Green, Alibell Campbell, and Elizabeth Harris.
 
The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Gym Kitchen at Logansport First Baptist Church. 
 
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
 
 

 

Garvis Childress Jones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Garvis Childress Jones, 78, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on February 10, 2018 in Huxley. She was born on January 21, 1940 in Center to Thomas Russell Childress and Lera Nina Scruggs. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. David Long and Bro. Luke Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery. A visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 
 
Garvis grew up in Joaquin and graduated with the class of 1959 from Joaquin High School. She went on to become an administrative assistant over the years for Joaquin ISD, Texas State Bank, Farmers State Bank in Center, and Fairchild Price Law Firm. 
 
Garvis was a woman that radiated life, love and joy to her family, friends, and anyone who had the pleasure to meet her. She loved to bake and you could always smell the sweet savors flowing from her kitchen. More than anything, she treasured the moments spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were the light of her life. Her heart was full when she was surrounded by family enjoying the laughter and making memories together.
 
She was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin and was very active in the Ladies Sunday School Class. 
 
Garvis is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Darrell Jones of Joaquin; sons, Craig Jones and wife, Teresa of Huxley and Dean Jones and wife, Gina of Sulphur, Louisiana; brothers, Doug Childress and wife, Jan of Orange, and Lynn Childress and wife, Emily of Bridge City; sister-in-law, Kay Childress of Tenaha; brother-in-law, Jim Lassiter of Colorado; grandchildren, Ashley Balkcom and husband, Jason of Huxley, Jon Jones and wife, Kinsey of Huxley, Jared Jones and wife, Madison of Joaquin, Samantha Jones of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Sarah Lavergne and husband, Jacob of Lake Charles, Louisiana; great-grandchildren, Landry and Bowen Balkcom, Judson Jones, and Lakyn Jones; special family friend, Linda Jansen; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
 
She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Lera Childress; two brothers, Harold Childress and Buddy Childress; and one sister, Diane Lassiter.
 
Pallbearers are Josh Childress, Darren Childress, David Childress, Michael Childress, Kyle Ivey, Luke Garrett and Lamar Kovar.
 
Honorary pallbearers are Louie Bushiey, Delwin Johnson, Darren Lassiter, Drake Jansen, and Joel Childress. 
 
The family requests memorial donations to be made in memory of Garvis to Jackson Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 15, Joaquin, Texas, 75954. 
 
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. 
 
 
 

 

Barbara Jean Domis Wagstaff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barbara Jean Domis Wagstaff, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, at her residence.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating.  Interment will follow at Reynolds Cemetery in Shelby County.
 
Mrs. Wagstaff was born October 28, 1937, in Englewood, California, to Ronald Earl Domis and Ruth Mae Hines Domis.  Her hobbies included hunting, fishing and gardening.  She was Grand Marshall of Rainbow Girls and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Mrs. Wagstaff was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
 
She is survived by
 
Children:
Mary Jane Bolton and husband, Bruce, of Joaquin
Lisa Jean Harris and husband, Kenneth, of Center
Jimmy Lee Wagstaff of Center
 
Grandchildren:
Gina Seymour
Tina Amburn and husband, Micheal
Sandi Shahan
Amy Windham and husband, Kyle
Kimberly Shelton and husband, Matthew
Keith Harris
 
11 Great Grandchildren
 
Sister: Geraldine Adams and husband, Richard, of Carthage
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
 
Preceded in death by
Husband: Leon “Bo” Wagstaff
Parents: Ronald Earl Domis and Ruth Mae Hines Domis
 
Pallbearers will be Kyle Windham, Sonny Lowe, Micheal Amburn, Richard Grubbs, Matthew Shelton and Dakota Wagstaff.  Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Harris, Bruce Bolton, James Eddings and Nash Eddings.
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 

Johnny Mack Brown - Pending

 

 

Johnny Mack Brown, 65, of Tenaha, Texas passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 in Tenaha. He was born on February 24, 1952 in Spiro, Oklahoma to Lee Roy Brown and Viola Flaherty Brown. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 
 

Patricia "Trish" Ann Denby Wade

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Patricia “Trish” Ann Denby Wade, 57, of Savoy, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2018 in Savoy. She was born on May 14, 1960 in Center, Texas to Henry Lamar Denby and Frances Jean White Denby. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at West Hamilton Cemetery with Bro. Lamar Denby, Jr. officiating. 
 
Trish grew up in the Goober Hill Community and graduated from Shelbyville High School. She continued her education at Grayson County College where she became a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Trish was a quiet, but caring person who enjoyed having fun with family and friends. She also loved spending time outdoors hunting, fishing or horseback riding. If you were feeling lucky, you might challenge her to a game of pool, but there were no guarantees you would win because she really enjoyed the game. Chi-Ann, Pinball Wizard, Vidor and Mia were just a few of the names that her friends and family would call her. Each one defined something special about Trish that they all loved.  Of all the moments of her life, the birth of her grandchildren ranked at the top of the list for Trish. The genuine love she had for her grandbabies was immeasurable. 
 
Trish is survived by her son, Joshua Gallier and wife, Ashley of Savoy; mother, Frances Jean White Denby; brothers, Bro. Lamar Denby, Jr. and wife, Roxanne of Huntington, Clarence Denby and wife, Brenda of Etoile, Jamie Denby and wife, Debbie of Huntington, and Michael Ray Denby and wife, Florence of Goober Hill Community; sister, Sheila Horrocks and husband, Steve of Etoile; grandchildren, Braylee, Jasper, and Alice Gallier; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. 
 
She is preceded in death by her father, Henry Lamar Denby.
 
Pallbearers will be Robert Denby, Caleb Denby, Daniel Denby, James Denby,  Michael Ryan Denby, and Dustin Kile. 
 
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. 
 
 
 

Beasty Wendel Cupit

 

 

NAME:  MR. BEATSY WENDEL CUPIT                 AGE:   75   
 
ADDRESS:    HOUSTON, TEXAS    
 
DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   02/07/2018, HOUSTON, TEXAS    
 
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :   08/29/1942, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS 
 
 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE:  SATURDAY, 02/10/2018, 11:00 A.M.  
 
PLACE OF SERVICE:      GRAVESIDE, BLACK JACK CEMETERY, NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
 
DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:  FRIDAY, 02/09/2018, 6-8 P.M.     
 
PLACE OF VISITATION:     WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE 
  
OFFICIATING:   BRO. GLENN MORTON
 
BURIAL:   BLACK JACK CEMETERY, NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
 
FATHER:   BEATSY CUPIT                 MOTHER:   JUANITA HUSBAND 
                                                                                                                     
OCCUPATION:   TRUCK DRIVER, LOGGER 
 
MILITARY:    U.S. ARMY
 
SURVIVED BY:     
 
DAUGHTER:  WANDA NICHOLS & HUSBAND CRAIG OF LUFKIN
 
SON:  LARRY CUPIT & WIFE CHRISTIE OF ETOILE
 
GRANDCHILDREN:  VALERY FUTCH; KERRI THOMPSON & HUSBAND KADE; JORDAN CUPIT;  MORGAN CUPIT
 
GREAT-GRANDCHILD:  KADEE JO THOMPSON
 
BROTHERS:  DALE CUPIT OF HOUSTON, DANNY CUPIT OF JEWITT
 
 

Mike Byrn Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Byrn Green, 73, of Alamosa, Colorado, passed away at his home on January 30, 2018. Mike was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 21, 1944, to John Willard and Peggy Byrn Green. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 2PM at Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas, with Bro. William Dee Daniel officiating.
 
Growing up, Mike was a champion skeet shooter and spent his childhood summers hunting and fishing in Spar City, Colorado. He served in the United States Coast Guard and took great delight in telling about packing parachutes and then being required to “test” them every month by jumping out of a plane. He attended the University of Colorado Boulder where he majored in hotel and restaurant management. His love of food and cooking led him to become chef at the Creede Hotel, and later, to create a restaurant at the Old Miner’s Inn. He enjoyed being a chef for several years before purchasing land in the San Luis Valley on the Rio Grande. There he raised alfalfa and hay for the last 20 years.
 
Mike is survived by his sister, Joan Green Jeffrey of Liberty, Texas; his niece, Julia Jeffrey Rathgeber and her husband, Ross, of Austin, Texas; and his two “great-grandnieces,” Byrn Anne Rathgeber of Austin, Texas, and Georgia Ann Jeffrey of Liberty, Texas. He will be missed by numerous friends and colleagues, especially Jimmy Brennan, Veronica Casias, Maria Martinez, and the Green Farm Crew. Greenie was kind-hearted, good humored and always had a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
 
There will be a Memorial Service held on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa, Colorado. After services, Mike will be heading home to Timpson, Texas, where he will be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery near his parents. Burial arrangements are being handled by Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa, Colorado, and Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas.
 
 
 

Sharron Parrozzo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharron Parrozzo, 68, of Zavalla, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2018 in Zavalla. She was born on September 2, 1949 in Jacksonville, Texas to Maurice Forbis and Wanda Hughes Forbis.  Her Funeral service will be on Friday 9th at 2 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Chapel with Bro. David Boyd officiating.  Interment will follow in the Short Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday 8th from 5-7 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.  

 

She is survived by:

 

Her Son David Parrozzo of Zavalla
 
Her Daughter Nova & Husband James Casterlin of Minnesota
 
Son-in-law  Larry Townsend of Zavalla
 
 
 

Brother James Robert Polley

 

 

Brother James Robert Polley 79 of the East Liberty Community passed away on Thursday Morning at Trinity Rehab in  San Augustine.
 
Wake Tuesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Community Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the East Liberty Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
 
Interment will follow at the Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville with Rev. Larry Thorn officiating.
 
He is Survived by:
 
Wife: Dorthy Jordan Polley of Center
 
Son: Robert C. Polley and wife Shelia of Arkansas
 
3 Daughters:  Regina Polley, Cynthia Kennedy, Angelia Polley all of Dallas
 
13 Grandchildren
 
1 Sister: Girtha White of Center
 
 
 
 

Darrell Dean Matthews

 

 

Darrell Dean Matthews, 81, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, in Nacogdoches.
 
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wayne Jones and Bro. David Long officiating.  Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.
 
Mr. Matthews was born October 29, 1936, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Charlie Matthews and Mary Horn Matthews.  Shortly after graduating from Logansport High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy.  He served his country for six years.  His hobbies included hunting, fishing and gardening.  He grew the most delicious watermelons and tomatoes.  Mr. Matthews was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.
 
He is survived by
Daughter: Debbie Mahaffey and husband, Darren, of Diamondhead, Mississippi
 
Son: Jimmy Matthews and wife, Mitzi, of Shreveport, Louisiana
 
Granddaughter: Angie Feezor and husband, Allen, of Slidell, Louisiana
 
3 Great Grandchildren
 
Brother: Bobby Matthews
 
Sisters:
Virginia Young
Exa Doss
Jan Miller
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives
 
A host of friends
 
Preceded in death by
Son: Donnie Matthews
Parents: Charlie Matthews and Mary Horn Matthews
8 Brothers and Sisters
 
Pallbearers will be James Carroll, Steven Bounds, Jim Strong, Darrell Alford, Randy Bonner and Glenn Oates.  Honorary pallbearers will be Newton Johnson & John Richards
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 
 
 
 

Alford Samford

 

 

Alford “A.L.” Samford, 85, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2018 in Center. He was born on February 16, 1932 in Center to J.E. and Molly Samford. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to service time from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 
A.L. grew up in Joaquin and attended Joaquin ISD. At a young age, he went to work with his father at the local sawmill. In his early twenties, A.L. served in the National Guard for a few years before returning home to work. Hard work was never a stranger to A.L., and he did whatever was necessary in order to help provide for his family. He would find a career in the Oil Field working two week shifts with one week at home. Even though the job was strenuous and required time away, he knew it would take care of his family. For over forty years, A.L. remained in the field before retiring and settling back into East Texas. 
 
A.L. had a blessed life outside of the oil and gas industry. A young lady down the road, Melvie Lambert, happened to catch his eye. She raised chickens, as did he, but A.L. would still go down the road to buy them from Melvie just so he could see her. Very persistent, he finally told her that he wanted to marry her. Melvie told A.L. that she wasn’t sure her son would be okay with it, but after some persuasion, the two were married on September 24th, 1960. Their two families joined as one and through the years, they created a new and beautiful life together.
A.L. was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to squirrel hunt and most especially, enjoyed fishing. There was no place like the Sabine River bottom, and A.L. wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else. Family was extremely important to him and the time he was able to spend with them were moments treasured. They would come together for domino nights and a fish fry in the back yard enjoying all of the stories and laughter shared. A.L. was a kind-hearted, down-to-earth gentleman who will dearly missed by his loved ones. He was a member of Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin.
 
A.L. is survived by his daughter, Sandra Riley and husband, Lee of Oklahoma; son, Jerry Patton of Lampasas; three grandsons, Troy Lee, Kenneth Lee, and Jesse Lee; and niece, Portia Cox. 
He is preceded in death by his wife, Melvie Lambert Samford; parents, J.E. and Molly Samford; and brother, E.C. Samford.
 
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.
 
 

Leah "Sandy" Partin Newman

 

 

NAME       LEAH "SANDY" PARTIN NEWMAN                                    AGE:   71   
 
ADDRESS:   SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS  
 
DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:       01/31/2018, TYLER, TEXAS
      
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :        12/07/1946, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS   
 
 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE;      SATURDAY, 02/03/2018, 2:00 P.M.
 
PLACE OF SERVICE:    FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
 
DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:    FRIDAY, 02/02/ 2018, 5 TIL 8 P.M.
 
PLACE OF VISITATION:           WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
 
OFFICIATING:    REV. MARTIN DORAN, KAREN JONES
 
BURIAL:      MCMAHAN CEMETERY, SABINE COUNTY
 
FATHER:   DUNCAN EUGENE PARTIN                      MOTHER:   BOBBIE LOU NOBLE   
                                                                                                                     
OCCUPATION:   RN, BSN, 40 YEARS IN THE NURSING AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSION, SECRETARY FOR THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.   SERVED ALSO AT THE MCMAHAN CHAPEL IN SABINE COUNTY.   
 
CHURCH AFFILIATION:    FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SAN AUGUSTINE; AND MCMAHAN CHAPEL, SABINE COUNTY
 
ORGANIZATIONS:    
 
SURVIVED BY:  
 
DAUGHTER:  LISA NEWMAN & JEN CLARK OF CHANDLER, TEXAS
 
SONS:  CHAD NEWMAN & WIFE BETHANY OF SAN ANTONIO
            TODD NEWMAN OF SAN AUGUSTINE
 
GRANDCHILDREN:  ERIN NEWMAN MITCHELL; LUCAS NOBLE ALEX; ABIGAIL JORDAN NEWMAN;  ELLIOTT DELANEY NEWMAN; SKYLER CADEN NEWMAN; DEVYN LEANN NEWMAN; KINGSTON 
JAMES NEWMAN 
 
 
SISTER:  SUSAN YARBROUGH OF WHITEHOUSE, TEXAS
 
BROTHER:  ROBBY PARTIN OF HUNTSVILLE
 
NUMEROUS OTHER FAMILY MEMBERTS AND MANY FRIENDS
 
SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS.
 
 

Gloria McBride

 

 

NAME:     MRS. GLORIA MCBRIDE              AGE:      86
 
ADDRESS:     SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS   
 
DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:    01/30/2018, SAN AUGUSTINE   
 
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :     03/14/1931, SAN AUGUSTINE
 
 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE:    SATURDAY, 02/03/2018, 11:00 A.M.
 
PLACE OF SERVICE:      WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE
 
DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:    FRIDAY, 02/02/2018, 5-8 P.M.
 
PLACE OF VISITATION:      WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE
  
OFFICIATING:   BRO. FRANK HOLRATH
 
BURIAL:   MCRAE CEMETERY, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY
 
FATHER:   RICHARD RAYMOND YOUNG                 MOTHER:   SARAH BAGGETT 
                                                                                                                     
OCCUPATION:   HOMEMAKER  (LOVED TAKING CARE OF CHILDREN)
 
SURVIVED BY:     
 
SISTER:  MYRTLE FERGUSON OF SILSBEE
 
BROTHER-IN-LAW:  DEXTER MCBRIDE & WIFE JOANN  
 
SISTERS-IN-LAW:  PEARL PRICE; MILDRED TANNERY; OPAL PIKE; MAREE MCBRIDE; LAVELL MCBRIDE
 
NUMEROUS NIECES, NEPHEWS, OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.
 
SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS; HUSBAND, MELVIN ARTHUR MCBRIDE; AND BROTHER, RAYMOND MARVIN YOUNG.
 
 
 

Elmer Ray Wilburn

 

 

Elmer Ray Wilburn, 74, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at his residence.
 
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  Interment will follow at Duncan Cemetery in Shelby County.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.
 
Mr. Wilburn was born June 28, 1943, in Center, to Walter Wilburn and Cynthia Payne Wilburn.  He was a member of Dreka Pentecostal Church.  
 
He is survived by
Daughter: Loretta Daniels and husband, Chad, of Center
 
Son: Jeff Wilburn of Center
 
Lights of his life, his Grandchildren:
Dylan Daniels of Center
Skylar Daniels of Center
Aaron Wilburn of Shelbyville
Daron Wilburn and wife, Michelle, of Center
 
Great Granddaughter: Kylie Wilburn of Beckville
 
Brothers and Sisters:
Bobby Wilburn and wife, Cora, of Joaquin
Price Wilburn of Center
Judy Scarbrough and husband, Danny of Huxley
Louise Wagstaff of Dreka
 
Brother-in-law: Crit Campbell of Dreka
 
Sister-in-law: Barbara Jeff Wilburn of Orange
 
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
 
Very special friend and caregiver: Brenda Hebert
 
Preceded in death by
Wife: Johnnie English Wilburn
Parents: Walter Wilburn and Cynthia Payne Wilburn
Brother: Gary Wilburn, Gerald Wilburn
 
Pallbearers will be Pete Campbell, Lloyd Campbell, Jimmy Campbell, Lynn Davis, Bo Henley and Frankie Anthony.
 
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 
 

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