Obituaries Archives for 2018-11

Marie Plunkett

 

 

 

 

Joaquin, TX – Funeral services honoring the life of Marie Plunkett, 79, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Rose-Neath Logansport Chapel. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin, TX. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport, LA on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

 

Marie was born April 2, 1939 in Logansport, LA to Will and Mary Williams Foreman and entered into rest on November 25, 2018, at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She lived her life as a loving wife and devoted mother always putting Christ first in her life. Marie put others first and was quick to smile and possessed the gentlest of natures. She worked some jobs but devoted herself to family and doing for others.

 

Preceding Marie in death were her parents; daughter, Deborah Faye Childs; sisters, Lois Kurlo, Dorothy Foreman, Trudy Thomas; brothers, Edward, Bill, Buck and Todd Foreman; and grandchildren; Robert Robinson, Derrick Davis, and Joshua Randall Plunkett.

 

Those left behind to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 56 years, Richard Plunkett of Joaquin, TX; son, Richard Plunkett, Jr. of Joaquin, TX; daughters, Linda Robinson and husband Randy of Carthage, TX, Christy Ansel and husband Jeffrey of Rawlings, MD; sister, Allene Lott of Keithville, LA; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

 

Honoring Marie as pallbearers will be Chase Brewton, Kenneth Miller, Dannie Ebey, Randy Downing, Dale Downing and Tommy Mathis.

 

As giving was her passion in lieu of flowers she would love to have donations made to Wounded Warriors, Eyes for the Blind, St. Jude’s Children Hospital or Lakota Children’s Reservation.

 

 

 

Jerry Coulter

 

 

Funeral Services for Jerry Coulter, age 53, of San Augustine, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2018, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Bro. Leo Wright officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine County.  Visitation will be held between the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m Tuesday evening, November 27, 2018, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel.

 

Jerry was born April 3, 1965, to Mattie Ruth (Thornton) Coulter and the late O.J. Coulter in San Augustine, Texas, and entered into rest on Monday, November 26, 2018, in San Augustine County, Texas.  He enjoyed the outdoors and loved horses, and was an operator in Heavy Construction for many years, and was of the Baptist faith.

 

He is survived by, his beloved Mother, Mattie Ruth Coulter of San Augustine; Sister, Nancy Larue of San Augustine; Brother, Lafher Coulter of San Augustine; Sister, Janet Warner of San Augustine; Brother, Jed Coulter of San Augustine; Sisters, Shirley Hilliard of San Augustine;  Fannie Jackson of San Augustine; Frankie Goodwin of San Augustine and Patsy Coulter of Center, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

 

He is preceded in death by his beloved father, O.J. Coutler, and brother, Jay Coulter.

Pallbearers will include, Stanley Jackson, Josh Jackson, Walter Shofner, Travis Jordan, and Bradley Wall.


online obituary and condolences may be posted at Home | Welcome to Wyman Roberts Funeral Home serving San Augustine

 

 

 

Amber Nicole Pierce

 

 

Amber Nicole Pierce, 37, of Timpson, Texas, passed away November 25, 2018, in Timpson, Texas.  Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 1, 2018, at First Baptist Church, Timpson, with Bro. William Dee Daniel officiating.

    

Amber Nicole Pierce was born September 7, 1981 in Shreveport, Louisiana.  She was raised in Timpson, Texas and gradutated from Timpson High School Class of 2000.  Amber’s most treasured moments were spent with her children, Macy Bug and Destiny.  They were the lights of her life. Amber also had a passion for makeup. She loved to do her own and found pleasure in beautifying others as well. People that knew Amber well would claim that “selfies were her thing.” Every chance she got, she would stop and snap a quick pic of herself and any friends or family that were with her to document the memory. She enjoyed keeping up with her friends on Facebook, but if she could, Amber preferred spending real time with friends and family. The laughter and love shared in those moments will be cherished forever. Amber was a member of First Baptist Church Timpson. 

 

Survivors include her parents, William Bubba Lee and wife Tracy, Linda Roberts and husband Larry Burton; fiancè, Curtis Choates; daughters, Destiny Pierce, Macy Lee; sisters, Tina Smith and husband John, Tabitha Adams; brother, Michael Lee and wife Cynthia; nephews, Branden Massey, Nathan Snow, John Austin Smith;  cousins, Chris Lee and wife Brittany, Tommy Lee and wife Jessica, Renee Massey, Angela Smith, Jennifer Ross, Steven Ross, Zach Hooper; Charlie Metcalf, Jimmy Metcalf, Shane Metcalf, Dakota Metcalf;  numerous other cousins; special family and friends, grandmother, Marsha Tomlinson, Tiffany Newman, Krista Warr, Angel Lee, Kim Tarver, Kristen Lee; aunts, Patricia Broadway, Sarah McCauley and husband Jack; and a host of family and friends that will miss her dearly.

 

Amber is preceded in death by her aunt Joyce Metcalf, grandparents, Tommy and Marie Lee, and niece, Mindy Smith.  

 

To convey condolences online, please visit www.mangumfh.net. 

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, TX, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Walker (Dub) Coyle

 

 

Walker (Dub) Coyle will be laid to rest at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, TX, at the age of 96. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Center, TX, beginning at 11:00 a.m. He died of natural causes at Holiday Nursing Home. He is met in heaven by his loving wife, Eva, and sons, Ben & Kelly, along with various family members. He had a wonderful life in which he loved his family, his garden, and working with heavy equipment. He was a WWII veteran, he served the United States while stationed in USA, China, and India. 


He was born in Billings, Oklahoma, to Ovadee Coyle and Matilda McAnhan Coyle, January 27, 1922. His remaining legacy is with 1 son Keith Coyle (wife Renee) and family, 1 daughter Ann Calzada and Family, and the late Kelly’s daughter, Angela Coyle. 


He loved living in Center and was known and loved by many. His family would like to thank all that made him smile, by bringing him coconut cream pies, cinnamon rolls, and visiting him. He was a good strong loving man who put everyone else’s needs before his own. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.


Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

 

Virgil Beckham

 

 

Virgil Beckham, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Eric L. Garrett and Rev. Joe Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

Mr. Beckham was born December 24, 1937, in Joaquin, to Howard Beckham and Grace Guy Beckham. He retired from the City of Houston as a Chief Structural Inspector.  Mr. Beckham was a member of Logansport Missionary Baptist Church in Logansport, Louisiana.

 

He is survived by


Wife: Ola B. Beckham of Joaquin, Texas

Children:
Denise Garrett and husband, Eric, of Lake Village, Arkansas
George Beckham, Jr. and wife, Ashley, of Bullard, Texas
Cara Kneisly and husband, Craig, of Katy, Texas

Grandchildren:
Amanda Gibson
Hannah Gibson
Landen Beckham
Chase Kneisly
Ciara Kneisly
Brylee Beckham
Bransen Beckham

Great Grandchildren:
Isabella Kate
Elliana
Julliette

Sisters:
Martha Daw
Nora Vaughn
Grace Grille

Preceded in death by
Wife: Melba Beckham

Pallbearers will be Daniel Bradley, Brandon Kessler, Chase Kneisly, Landen Beckham, Bryan Gibson and Cameron Gibson.  Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Brooks, Rushing Lambert and Ricky Daw.

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

 

Willie Jewel Garrett


Ms. Willie Jewel Garrett 65 of Shelbyville passed away on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 in Dallas.  Services will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 24th at the Triumph First Pentecostal Church in Shelbyville, TX. Interment will follow at the Bennett Chapel Cemetery in Shelbyville. Bishop Zep Swindle will be officiating for her services.

 

She is survived by: 

 

1 Son - Jeffery Garrett of Shelbyville

 

1 Grandson - Jeffery Garrett Jr. of Tyler

 

2 Sisters - Patricia Chumbley and Brenda Hill both of Shelbyville

 

1 Brother - Johnny Ray Garrett of Shelbyville

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barbara Ann Lindley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barbara Ann Lindley, 76, of Grand Cane, Louisiana, passed away on November 19, 2018 in Shreveport. She was born on July 29,1942 in Orange, Texas to Travis Monroe Sample and Avis Snider Sample. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home.


Barbara grew up in the New Harmony Community and graduated with the Shelbyville High School Class of 1960. She ran into a young gentleman in a diner in Center one day by the name of David K. Lindley. An immediate spark led to marriage in 1964 and the two remained faithfully by one another’s side until David’s passing in 2013. Barbara loved her country and was not ashamed of her patriotism. Both of her sons served their country honorably and one retired from the Air Force. She also had numerous nephews who served in other branches such as the Army and Navy. Barbara loved to do arts and crafts. During her stay at the nursing home, she would make crosses, hearts and angels that the staff and residents alike would thoroughly enjoy. Her real passion was crocheting. Barbara would create some of the most beautiful projects with her crochet needles in hand. Anyone who knew Barbara would describe her as a “big talker.” She would strike up a conversation with everyone who met her and could spend hours sharing stories and laughter. She was an active member of New Harmony Baptist Church. 


Barbara is survived by her sons, James Lindley and wife, Sandra of Center, Clint Lindley and wife, Michelle of Grand Cane, Louisiana and Travis Lindley of Henderson, Nevada; sister, Vickie Sample Martin of Shelbyville; brother, David Sample and wife, Sandi of Center; sisters-in-law, Mildred Moretti of San Antonio and Dianna K. Foster of San Antonio; grandchildren, Jamie Lindley and wife, Amy, Robert Lindley and wife Jennifer, Christian Fayeth Lindley, David Allen and Duste Lindley; great-grandchildren, Madalyn, Robert V. “Beaux,” Jr., Sarah Lindley and Evelynn Lindley; and numerous nieces and nephews. 


She is preceded in death by her husband, David K. Lindley and her parents, Travis and Avis Sample. 


Honorary pallbearers are John Austin Ford, Jamie Lindley, Robert Lindley, David Lindley and Beaux Lindley.


To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

 

 

Patricia Ann Moore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funeral service for Mrs. Patricia Ann Moore (62) of Center, Texas will be Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 1:00pm.   Mrs. Moore died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Medical Center Emergency, Center, Texas.  Mrs. Moore was born on September 8, 1956.  Pastor, Brandon Owens will be the officiating.      

 

 

Mrs. Moore is survived by: 

 

Husband:  Lonzo Moore of Center, Texas

 

Son:  Jason (Lakisha) Moore of McKinney, Texas   

Daughter:  Linda (Torion) Johnson of Nacogdoches, Texas

 

Grandchildren:  Jamison Moore of Center, Texas; Cedric Butler and Jayla Hunt of McKinney, Texas; and Samuel Johnson of Nacogdoches, Texas

 

Father:  L.C. Washington of Center, Texas 

 

Siblings:  Ricky Radway, Ruby Radway- Sinz, and Joyce Radway all of Tyler, Texas; O.C. Hewitt and Rita Hewitt all of San Antonio, Texas; and Irene (Johnny) Gray of Tenaha, Texas 

 

Visitation:   Friday, November 23, 2018, from the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Hicks Chapel (804 Martin Luther King Drive)

             

Committal:  Pleasant Grove Cemetery

 

Repass:  Pleasant Grove Fellowship Hall 

 

Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas 

 

 

 

 

 

William Jackson (Jay) Powell

 

 

 

William Jackson (Jay) Powell was born in Brookeland Texas and died of natural causes, in Spring, Texas. He was preceded by his wife, Ruby Lucille Stanley Powell, his parents, John Tom and Caroline Mathilda (Tildy), and his brothers, Jim & Pete, his younger sister Mittie, and his older sisters Opal, and Lavonne. He is survived by youngest sister, Virginia (husband Wendall) who resides in California. He is survived by his three children: William Earl Powell (wife Jeanette), Brenda Sue McWilliams (husband Mike), and Deputy Sheriff Patrick Alan Powell (wife Karen) and five grandchildren: William Dylan Powell (wife Stephanie), Dr. Melinda Sue Camus (husband Al), Patrick Michael McWilliams (wife Wendy), Connor Patrick Powell (wife Destiny), and Alaina Caroline Williams (husband Jordan) and eight great-grandchildren: Caroline Elisabeth Camus, Caleb Dickinson Camus, Eleanor Powell McWilliams, Mary Frances McWilliams, Katherine Lucille McWilliams, Elizabeth Michael McWilliams,  Jackson Lynn Powell and Charlotte Grace Powell.

 

Jay was an East Texas country boy who grew up in the piney woods. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and doing anything outdoors. When his two older brothers joined the service Jay talked his father into letting him enlist at age 17. He served in the U.S. Navy as a gunner in the South Pacific during some of the bloodiest campaigns of WWII. Following the war, Jay returned to East Texas and declared that he never wanted to travel again.

 

In 1946 Jay married his redhead sweetheart Lucille, and they settled down to start a family in San Augustine. He soon became foreman of the Fairway Farms Hunt Club, where he raised and showed prize Hereford cattle, raised and released game birds including bob white quail and ringneck pheasants, trained English pointers, and served as hunting guide for visiting guests. He was a crack shot with his Remington auto 16 gauge, and often bagged 3 birds on a covey rise. There he built an air strip, 18-hole golf course, and swimming pool! Jay was badly injured in a hunting accident, and subsequently moved his family to Port Arthur where he accepted a job working for the man who had shot him.

 

Jay became a plumber for Jeffco in 1956, and ultimately became a master plumber.  He specialized in new construction and became the go-to guy for the tough jobs. He loved to ride around town and point out the houses, neighborhoods, and buildings he’d personally plumbed.  He conservatively plumbed hundreds, if not, thousands of new structures in his 60+ years in the trade. He became best friends with his boss and co-worker Harold Carrier. After Harold’s death, his son David Carrier took over Jeffco. After Hurricane Ike Flooded Jay and Lucille’s home with 7 feet of water, David came to the rescue by rebuilding their home better than ever.


Jay, PawPaw to us, was a loving man.  He loved his family, and he loved his co-workers and friends. He was married for 72 years to his beautiful bride Lucille.  He always asked “when are you coming to see me again?” Today she is putting her head upon his shoulder.

 

The Funeral will be at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the same day at Wyman Roberts.  He will be buried at Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine the same afternoon next to his wife Ruby Lucille.

 

Levi Fleming

 

Born July 23, 1988, in Nacogdoches, TX, Kaalob Levi Fleming was the son of the late Mickey and Sheila Fleming. He departed from this world on November 11, 2018.  He was a 2006 graduate of Timpson High School and studied finance at Stephen F. Austin State University.

 

Survivors include his brothers: Jason (LeeAnn) Fleming of Longview, TX, Michael Stacy (Jennifer) Fleming (Corpus Christi, TX), sister Casie Spivey (Robbie), girlfriend Katie Worsham,  Uncle Hilton Walker, nephews Tyler and Caleb Fleming, Jack Harris, Landon Green and nieces  Madison Fleming, Holly Shrell, Heather Baker, Jaylan and Audrey Parsons and numerous friends he made along this journey.


Levi was preceded in death by parents Mickey and Sheila Fleming, sister Leigh Erica Harris, grandparents Hap and Mattie Fleming and Hilton and Buena Walker.


Levi was one of a kind.  His smile could light up a room and his laugh was contagious.  He had a love for many things in this life from spending time with his nieces and nephews to hanging out with friends and making new friends wherever he went.  He loved to play softball and keep up with the latest episode of Game of Thrones.  He was an avid Tom Brady fan and loved his Patriots. He held a special place in his heart for his two fur babies Baxter and Kipper.  


Services for Levi will be at Laird Funeral Home in Nacogdoches, TX.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 5-7 pm.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Laird Funeral Home.  Graveside services to follow at Blair Cemetery in the Blair community, Timpson.


Pallbearers will be Mitch Bell, Blake Bell, Cole Milford, Rick Oliver, Timothy Bush, Kaleb Amos, Chris Oliver, and Glennard Tilley.

 

 

 

 

Ada Jane Wells Essery

 

 

Ada Jane Wells Essery, 85, of Tenaha, passed away November 12, 2018, in Carthage.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 16, 2018, Old Center Baptist Church in Tenaha.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Old Center Baptist Church with Bro. James Granberry, and Bro. Dale Walker officiating.  Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery in Shelby County.

 

Mrs. Essery was born October 30, 1933, in Gary, to Esker Johnson Wells and Vinnie Maudess Rodgers Wells. She was a member of Old Center Baptist Church in Tenaha. She loved the Lord and praising him with songs. She loved her family deeply, being surrounded by them and cooking for them. She welcomed all visitors into her home and made them all feel at home. She retired from Armstrong Flooring in Center, TX, where she put in 25 years of service. She went on to help her husband in the mowing business until he passed. She was not one to remain idle. She began to sit for several people residing in Healthcare facilities. She lived her last few years playing BINGO and other games. She was quite competitive. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. 

 

She is survived by
Children:
Mary Head and husband, Bobby, of Gary
Mark Essery and wife, Kristy, of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Melissa Donohue and husband, John, of Florida
Kimberly Smith and husband, Ray, of Florida
Steven Essery of Carthage
Katherine Gradberg and husband, Jeremy, of Gary
David Head and wife, Kelli, of Gary

Great Grandchildren:
Amelia
Alaina
Alex
John
Dalton
Rebekah
Dylan
Hayley
Violet
Amy
Abby

Great Great Grandson: Jonathan

Preceded in death by
Husband: R.V. Essery
Sons: Timothy Essery, Luke Essery
Daughter-in-law: Lucretia Chadwick Essery
Granddaughter: Amanda Nicole Head
Sisters: Lula Mae Kornegay, Ann Langford, Ruby Fae Gibbs
Brother: Frank Esker Wells

Pallbearers will be David Head, Steven Essery, Dalton Smith, Lamar Hall, Matthew Hall and Duane Gibbs.  Honorary pallbearers will be Dylan Essery, Johnny Gibbs, Buddy Hall, John Donohue, Wade Rector, Ray Smith, Jeremy Gradberg and Alex Ford.

 

Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.

 

MacArthur Goodwin

 

 

Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Mr. MacArthur Goodwin (76) of Marshall, Texas. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Hicks Chapel, at 11:00am. Mr. Goodwin was born April 14, 1942.    Mr. Goodwin died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Good Shepard Hospital in Marshall, Texas. 

  

Mr.  Goodwin is survived by:


Sisters:  Eddie Ruth Goodwin and Ola Mae Gardner of Center, Texas; Berta Mae Cartwright of Dallas, Texas; and Ella Reen Suell of Portland, Oregon 


Sister-in-law:  Helen Goodwin of Center, Texas 

 

Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas 75935

 

 

 

Vivian L. Campbell

 

 

Vivian L. Campbell, 91, of Center, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at her residence.

 

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Bobby Warr officiating.  Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center.  Visitation will be held prior to service time, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

 

Mrs. Campbell was born March 11, 1927, in Shelby County, to Lewis Johnson and Trudie Gilchrist Johnson.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by


Husband: Earl Campbell of Center

Son: Rickey Campbell of Spring

Sister: Ura Lovell of Center

Nephew: Don Lovell of Center 

Numerous other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Son: Roger Campbell
Parents: Lewis Johnson and Trudie Gilchrist Johnson
Brother: Fred Johnson

Pallbearers will be Gauge Sample, Hunter Sample, Briar Sample, Jax Haislip, Mike Scarbrough and Jerryl Adams.  Honorary pallbearers will be Roscoe McSwain, Steve Watts, Stephen Fults, Gordon Smith, Billy George Smith and Larry Berg.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mt. Herman Cemetery Fund, c/o Jerryl Adams, 670 CR 1190, Center, Texas 75935.

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

 

 

 

Burley Lamb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burley Don “Coach” Lamb, 83, of Center, Texas, passed away on November 12, 2018 in Carthage. He was born on February 21, 1935 in Tyler, Texas to Gerald Cecil Lamb and Pauline Shipp Lamb Holley. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Rob Merriman officiating. Interment will follow at Neuville Cemetery. A memorial service will also be held in Tyler at a later date. 


A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 


Burley grew up in Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School with the class of 1954. He then continued his education at Stephen F. Austin State University where he eventually received his Masters Degree in Education. Burley was also enlisted as a member of the National Guard Reserves. He devoted his life to serving others, especially in his calling as an educator. Burley worked as a teacher, a coach and a principal during his career, and his positive influence and leadership is embedded in the thousands of students he had the privilege to mentor. Each is a walking testament of his kindness, compassion and humility. “Coach,” as his students referred to him, was a man of great character and integrity who believed in the betterment of mankind and oneself. He worked hard to instill not only educational lessons or athletic ability, but also valued teaching students how to be a person of good rapport. One of his former athletes stated, “Coach didn’t just teach us to play the game of football. He taught us how to stand as men in life.”


Burley spent much of his time leading young lives to a positive future, but his real passion resided with family. He married the love of his life, Carolyn on February 23, 1991. The two shared a beautiful 27 years together filled with adventures, some tribulations, but overflowing with joy and love. Spending time with his children and grandchildren were the moments that mattered the most. Burley believed that those precious memories were of the highest quality and to treasure them above all. He did find time to step away from the busy schedule in education to enjoy the outdoors. Burley loved to play golf. He also spent time hunting, fishing and gardening. A fun hobby that took Burley and Carolyn on a few of their adventures was antique shopping and refinishing the hidden treasures they’d find. If he wasn’t out and about on his days off, you would definitely find him in the kitchen cooking or catching a football game on TV. Even when he wasn’t on the field, Coach was still at it on the sideline in his living room. Burley never met a stranger, and he left everyone he encountered better than when they met. His strength, passion and illuminating presence will be deeply missed.


Burley is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn Lamb of Center; daughters, Karen Horton and husband, Eric of Tyler, Sharon Van Cleave and husband, Robert of Dallas and Tyler, and Laurie Prachyl and husband, Danny of Ennis; brother, Jerry Lamb and wife, Marilee of Whitehouse; sister-in-law, Joan Andrews of Center; mother of his children, Barbara Dozier of Tyler; grandchildren, Ashley Emerick of Dallas, Braxton Van Cleave and fiancé, Danielle De Los Santos of Dallas, Bailey Van Cleave of Dallas and Payton Prachyl of Ennis; nieces and nephews, Piper Andrews, Melanie Bybee, Kimberly Reynolds, Larry Lamb, Kerry Lamb, Randy Lamb and Jerry Lamb; great niece and nephew, Ariel Amburn and Dallas O’Donnell; and a host of other family and friends. 


He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Lamb and Pauline Lamb Holley; brothers, Gerald Lamb and Kenneth Lamb; brother-in-law, Bud Andrews; Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dale and Anne Horne; mother-in-law, Gertrude Horne Buck; nephew, Gary Lamb.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Faulkner, Glenn Johnson, Ray Griffin, Billy Bob McAdams, Mike Walker and Vince LaNoue.


Honorary pallbearers are Weldon Boles, William Rouse, Bill Billingsley, Charles Standley, Bobby Collins, Joe Tom Schillings and Joe Ross.


Memorial donations can be made to Shelbyville Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 5030 ST HWY 87S, Shelbyville, Texas, 75973.


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.

 

 

 

Jesse K. Waller

 

 

 

 

 

Jesse K. Waller, 68, of Center, Texas passed away on November 13, 2018 in Lufkin, Texas. He was born on April 1, 1950 in Center to Granville Waller and Luna Parker McSwain Waller. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Vaughn Waller and Bro. Larry Byrd officiating. Interment will follow at Neuville Cemetery. 


A visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 


Jesse grew up in Center and graduated from Center High School Class of 1968.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country in Vietnam. When Jesse returned home, he became a carpenter and worked for different companies and was self-employed. One of Jesse’s favorite things to do in his spare time was treasure hunt. You would see him out and about with his metal detector searching for the lost treasures in our area. He had a fascination and passion for the history he could find buried within the area. More than anything, Jesse loved spending time with his family and friends. He was such a kind-hearted and gentle soul that loved everyone he met. Jesse was a member of Neuville Baptist Church where he enjoyed the fellowship with his church family until he was unable to attend. 


Jesse is survived by his brother, Aaron Waller of Center; sisters, Carolyn Denby of Florida and Jeanie Amburn of Center; brother-in-law, Larry Fountain; sisters-in-law, Glenda Waller of Center and Deborah Waller of Center; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 


He is preceded in death by his parents, Granville and Luna Waller; brothers, Jerry Waller, Earl Waller, Harvey Waller, Calvin Waller, Alton Waller and Bill Waller; and sisters, Wanda Waller and Susan Fountain. 


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.

 

 

Ms. JoAnna Handy

 

 

Ms. Joanna Tanner Edwards Handy, age 83, of San Augustine, Texas.  Ms. Handy passed away Monday, November 12, 2018, at Colonial Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine, Texas.

  

 

FUNERAL SERVICE 

 

Saturday, November 17, 2018

1:00 p.m.

Reed Chapel Baptist Church

Interment: St. Luke Cemetery

Rev. Orvin Garrett, Officiating

 

VISITATION 

 

Friday, November 16, 2018

1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Garner & Son Chapel

 

SUVIVORS 

 

4 sons Clayton Edwards of Cherino, Texas

Joe L. Edwards of San Augustine, Texas

David Edwards of Carrollton, Texas

Jerome Tanner of San Augustine, Texas

 

3 Daughters Lillie Faye Montgomery (Terry) of San Augustine, Texas

Linda Davis (Charles) of Frankston, Texas

Luttie Edwards (Darron Richardson) of Jacksonville, Texas

 

14 Grandchildren 30 Great-Grandchildren 6 Great-Great- Grandchildren

 

1 Brother Ellis Tanner of Fort Worth, Texas

 

2 Sisters Emma Lou Simmons of Fort Worth, Texas

Ann Tanner of San Augustine, Texas

 

As well as a host of other relatives and friends.

 

Maree Meeks McBride

 

 

 

Maree Meeks McBride, 95, of Santa Fe, Texas passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Abilene Regional Hospital in Abilene, TX.

 

Visitation will be Saturday, November 17, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel beginning at 12:00 p.m. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in the McRae Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas.

 

She was born April 5, 1923 in Geneva, TX.  She was married to Joe Preston McBride on July 8, 1942, and they had a wonderful 75 years of life together rearing their sons and then enjoying the life of grandparents and great grandparents.  Maree was a housewife and worked part time as a checker from time to time at various food stores in the Texas City area.  One of the great joys of her life was visiting family in the San Augustine area. She had a servant’s heart and loved being a member of First Baptist Church of Alta Loma.

 

Maree and Preston lived in Santa Fe, TX for 50 years and she spent one and half years with him in Abilene at Wisteria Independent Living Center.  She then lived in the Wisteria Assisted Living facilities where she enjoyed making friends and having visitors come by to see her. She will be missed by the staff and residents.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, William E. and Stella Knight Meeks, her brothers, Robert Clarence Meeks of Houston, TX, and Huellon Meeks of Geneva, TX, and sisters Lois Greer of Texas City, TX, and Margie Cole of Brownsville TX.

 

She is survived by her sons, Joe McBride and his wife, Nancy of Abilene, TX and Ronald McBride and Lou Ann of Rapid City, SD; grandchildren, Jason and his wife Susan, of Peshtigo, WI and Teresa McBride of Rapid City, SD; 5 great-grandchildren, Nate of Chicago, IL; Kaylee of Hoffman Estates, IL; Nicholas of Marinette, WI; Brianna and Carissa of Peshtigo, WI. along with her many nieces and nephews, and their children and many friends that enriched her life.


 

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com

 

 

 

Lola Wilson

 

LOLA DELOIS WILSON WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD ON NOVEMBER 11, 2018.

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 PM, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018, AT WATSON & SONS FUNERAL HOME IN CENTER WITH BRO. BOBBY WARR AND BRO. FRED WILCOX OFFICIATING.  INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW AT MT. HERMAN CEMETERY IN CENTER. VISITATION WILL BE HELD PRIOR TO SERVICE, BEGINNING AT 1:00 PM.

 

LOLA WAS BORN ON MARCH 9, 1937 TO KATE AND MAC HOUSTON. AS AN ONLY CHILD, YOU CAN ONLY IMAGE HOW SPOILED SHE WAS, BUT LOVED HER LIFE BEING RAISED IN THE AIKEN COMMUNITY. WHILE ATTENDING CENTER HIGH SCHOOL, SHE MET A TALL HANDSOM GUY, AND THE LOVE OF HER LIFE JAMES PAUL. THEY DATED ALL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND EVEN WHILE ATTENDING STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY. IT WAS TRUE LOVE AND THEY MARRIED ON JULY 14, 1956. JAMES PAUL WAS AN ENTERTAINER AND TRAVELED WITH LOLA BY HIS SIDE GIVING CONSTANT SUPPORT. A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER TANA WAS BORN. WITH TANA IN TOW, LOLA CONTINTUED TO TRAVEL AND SUPPORT JAMES PAUL. FOUR YEARS LATER TRACI WAS BORN, LOLA HAD TO START STAYING AT HOME AND HOLDING DOWN THE FORT. DARREN WAS BORN TWO YEARS LATER AND HER FAMILY WAS COMLETE.


LOLA DEDICATED 35 YEARS TO SHELBY SAVING BANK WHERE SHE MET SO MANY PEOPLE AND DEVELOPED LIFE LONG FRIENDSHIPS THAT SHE TREASURED. AFTER THE LOSS OF DARREN IN 1990, LOLA WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN ENSURING THAT THE DARREN WILSON GOLF CLASSIC SCHOLARSHIP RAISED AS MUCH MONEY AS POSSIBLE TO HELP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FUTHER THEIR EDUCATION BY AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGHOUT SHELBY COUNTY. SHE WORKED DILIGENTLY AND DEVELOPED THE SILENT AUCTION WHICH WERE GENEROUS DONATIONS GIVEN BY THE COMMUNITY TO BE AUCTIONED OFF DURING THE EVENT. THIS SILENT AUTION WAS ALWAYS A HUGE SUCCESS THANKS TO HER DEDICATED WORK.


LOLA LOVED HER CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN, BUT WAS MOST EXCITED WHEN THE GREAT GRANDCHILDREN STARTING BEING BORN. NOAH, JONAH, SADIE, TAEGAN WERE THE LOVES OF HER LIFE. BABY ERZA WILL BE BORN IN JANUARY, HE NEVER GOT TO MEET NANA, BUT WILL BE TOLD WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON SHE WAS.
MOTHER, WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.

 

SHE IS SURVIVED BY
JAMES PAUL WILSON - DEVOTED HUSBAND OF 62 YEARS 

DAUGHTERS:
TANA HAIRGROVE AND HUSBAND TOM OF CENTER
TRACI MORRIS AND HUSBAND TOMMY OF CENTER

GRANDCHILDREN:
BRENT GREGSTON AND WIFE JENNIFER OF HUMBLE
TYLER PATTERSON AND WIFE AMANDA OF WHITEHOUSE
BRIANA GOODRUM AND HUSBAND E.J. OF PORTER

GREAT GRANDCHILDREN:
NOAH GREGSTON
JONAH GREGSTON 
SADIE PATTERSON 
TAEGAN GOODRUM
BABY EZRA GREGSTON DUE JANUARY 2019
BROTHER AND SISTER IN-LAW - CHARLES AND ROSIE WILSON
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
SON - JAMES DARREN WILSON 
MOTHER - KATE HOUSTON 
FATHER-MAC HOUSTON
FATHER AND MOTHER IN-LAW - BUFORD AND ETHEL WILSON
PALLBEARERS WILL BE TOM HAIRGROVE, JIM SAWYER, RICK CAMPBELL, LYNN HART, STEVEN GAMBLE, GLENN CORDRAY AND WILL LUCAS.

HONORARY PALLBEARERS WILL BE BRENT GREGSTON, TYLER PATTERSON AND E.J. GOODRUM.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO THE DARREN WILSON GOLF CLASSIC SCHOLARSHIP.

THANKS TO FOCUSED CARE OF CENTER AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO SHARON WATTS AND RICKY CARTWRIGHT FOR THE CARE THEY PROVIDED.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

 

 

Prentice "Bubba' Shofner, Jr.

 

 

Prentice “Bubba” Shofner, Jr., 56, of Center, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at his residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow at Latham Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Bubba was born March 22, 1962, in Center, to Prentice Shofner Sr. and Bobbie Ann Harrison Shofner.  He was a member of Newbern Masonic Lodge #97 and Dreka Pentecostal Church.

 

He is survived by
Wife: Cindy Shofner of Center

Children:
Brittany Shofner and fiancé, Chris Matis, of Center
Mallory Shofner of Nacogdoches
Kristen Shofner and fiancé, James Tutt Jr., of Center

Grandchildren:
Raylee Askew
Sh’Tredik “JJ” Reed
Ryker Matis
James “J3” Tutt III
Raya Matis

Sisters and Brother:
Penny Todd and husband, Ricky, of Center
Mary Sims and husband, Rickie, of Dreka
John Shofner and wife, Wanita, of Center
Jenny Holt and husband, Benny, of Center

Sister-in-law: Rhonda Benavides and husband, Richard

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Prentice Shofner Sr. and Bobbie Ann Harrison Shofner
Sister: Toni Shofner Alford
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Robert D. and Judy Rushing
Nephews: Cody Wayne Alford, Chase Christian Todd
Stepbrother: Jeff Burris
Stepmother: Jenell Shofner

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

 

 

 

Clemencia Perez

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clemencia Perez, 61, of Center, Texas passed away on November 7, 2018 in Nacogdoches. She was born on March 2, 1957 in Epitacio Huerta Michoacan, Mexico to Benjamin Perez and Nabora Arcos. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Andy Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery.


A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 


Clemencia moved to Texas in 1997 and developed a love and pride for this country. Above all things, her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was priority. Clemencia was a true prayer warrior and faced every battle in life on her knees. She found much joy and peace studying her Bible and strengthening her relationship with God every day. Her inner light shone so bright that when she was around others, life was breathed into a room. A homemaker by trade, Clemencia cared for and nurtured her family making sure they had everything they needed. Her children were one of her greatest joys and the time they spent together was filled with happiness and the warmest memories. She loved being in the kitchen and cooking for family and friends. You also could find her outdoors working in her garden and with her animals. Being in fellowship with her church family at Center First United Pentecostal Church was the highlight of her week. Clemencia was a genuine, Christian woman whose presence will be deeply missed. 


Clemencia is survived by her sons, Homero Castro of Center and Juan Edgar Castro of Center; mother, Nabora Perez; sisters, Juana Perez, Aurora Perez, Graciela Perez and Esperanza Perez; brothers, Benjamin Perez, David Perez, Jose Perez, Merejildo Perez, Fidencio Perez and Faustino Perez.


She is preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Perez and brother, Alberto Perez.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. 

 

 

Jodine Rodgers

 

 


Funeral Services for Jodine Rodgers, age 55, of San Augustine County, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2018, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Cliff Durham officiating.  Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in San Augustine County.  Visitation will be Saturday evening, November 10, 2018, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wyman Roberts.

 

Jodine was born November 20, 1962, in Ottowa, Illinois to the late Alice Joyce (Worley) Bryan and L.J. Bryan.  She was a homemaker, and one of her loving attributes was that she adored and loved cats, and she was a beloved wife and mother, and sister.  She was a member of the Baptist Church.

 

 

 

Those she is survived by include, her loving husband, Charles Rodgers of San Augustine; her sons, Walter Langley of San Augustine and Justin Langley of San Augustine; brother, Mike Bryan of San Augustine and Sisters, Nancy McCarty of Uvalde, Lori Courtney of San Augustine and Linda McCoy of Zavalla, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

 

 

 

She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Alice and L.J. Byran, and a brother, Frank Bryan.

Pallbearers will include, Justin Langley, Walter Langley, Brian McCoy, Scott McCardy, Brad Fowler and Ben McCoy.

 

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at http://www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com/
Services under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas

 

 

Larry Hopkins

 

 

Hicks Mortuary and Colonial Funeral Home of Orange, Texas are announcing funeral service for Mr. Larry Hopkins of Orange, Texas.  Mr. Hopkins died Friday, November 2, 2018, at local hospital.    Funeral service is Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 11:00am, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church located at 612 3rd Street, Orange, Texas 77630.  

Local Cousins:


Norma Lister of Shelbyville, Texas
Myrtis McClelland of Center, Texas
Fredrick (Stella) Gardner of Center, Texas
Adrian (Faye) Allen of Shelbyville, Texas 
Debra Eaden of Center, Texas 
Danny Ray (Joyce) Allen of Center, Texas 

 

 

 

Mrs. Hattie Ree McClelland

 

 

Hicks Mortuary and McCoy and Harris Funeral Home are announcing funeral service for Mrs. Hattie Ree McClelland (88) of Center, Texas. Funeral service will be Monday, November 12, 2018 at Triumph Church, 908 Daniels Street, Center, Texas 75935.  Mrs. McClelland was born January 11, 1930.    Mrs. McClelland died Monday, November 5, 2018, at her Seven Acres Jewish Community Care Center in Houston, Texas.   Pastor, Wilbert Simmons will be officiating. 

 

Mrs.  McClelland is survived by:
Sons:  Charles McClelland, Jr. of Houston, Texas and Daryl Wayne McClelland of Center, Texas
Daughter:  Cassandra Miller of Missouri City, Texas 
Brothers:  Willie (Clematine) Lathan and J.C. (Betty) Lathan all of Center, Texas; and Jackie (Ruth Thelma) Lathan and James (Ethel) Lathan all of Houston, Texas
A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces 

 

Visitations:  Sunday, November 11, 2018, at McCoy and Harris Funeral Home 4918 MLK Blvd., Houston, Texas 77021, from the hours of 3:00pm -5:00pm and Monday, November 12, 2018 at Triumph Church from the hours 10:00am – 12:00 noon. 

Committal:  Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas

 

 

 

Clara Denby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clara Denby, 85, of Mt. Enterprise, Texas, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on November 6, 2018 in Mt. Enterprise. She was born on November 27, 1932 in Zwolle, Louisiana to Lemmuel Gus West and Mary Molly Ezernack West. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Latham Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Trey Thompson officiating. 
A visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. 


Clara married Albert Denby, Sr. on March 16, 1950 in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Together they raised a beautiful family together creating a life filled with love and laughter. She was a kind and caring woman that always found a way to meet the needs of others. She was a woman of few words, but her humility and generosity spoke volumes. If Clara went anywhere, you could guarantee that she would have a pocketful of butterscotch candy. Those welcomed into her home would also find a candy dish full when they entered. Clara was a talented seamstress and you would very often find her quilting and sewing. She also enjoyed her time in the kitchen whipping up something for family and friends when they would visit. If she wasn’t inside cooking or sewing, you could find Clara outdoors tinkering with flowers or her garden. More than anything, Clara treasured the moments surrounded by her family. Warmth and compassion filled the walls of her home when her family gathered there. 


Clara is survived by:
Sons: 
Jerry Wayne Denby and wife, Janice of Ludington, Michigan
Johnnie Ray Denby and wife, Hester of Good Springs
Albert Prentice Denby, Jr. and wife, Debbie of Lufkin 
Billy Jack Denby and wife, Johnnie Kaye of Mt. Enterprise

Daughter:
Thelma Jean Pederzani of Huntington

Grandchildren:
J.W. Denby and wife, Carrie
Bobby, Michael & Thomas Pederzani
Debbie & Joshua Denby
Stephen Denby 
LeAnna, Samantha, Jacob and Alana Denby

Great-grandchildren:
Amanda Denby
Sashia & Katarina Janisch

She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Denby Sr.; parents, Lemmuel and Mary West; all of her siblings; son-in-law, Robert Pederzani; and granddaughters, Elizabeth Janisch and Johnnie Renee Denby, 
Pallbearers will be Stephen Denby, Bobby Pederzani, Michael Pederzani, Jerry Denby, Albert Denby, Jr., Johnnie R. Denby and Billy Denby.


To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Alva Lee "Dutch" (Sowell) Bennefield Todd

 

 

Alva Lee "Dutch" (Sowell) Bennefield Todd was born March 13, 1935, in San Augustine County, Texas, Norwood Community to the late Alvin N. Sowell and Vivian Lee (Goodman) Sowell.  She passed from this life in the late hours of Sunday evening, November 4, 2018, in San Augustine.

She retired from Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative  after 42 years of service.  She was a long time member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Norwood.  She was known as a wonderful cook, and loved to shop with friends.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother. 

 

She is survived by her daughter, Gwenda Hanzel and her husband Jessie Oliver; Grandson, Andy Ray Hanzel, Step-granddaughter, Stacy Oliver Smith; great-grandchildren, Kolby, Haylee Jo, Kaylee Ray, and Haygen, along with great-great grandchild, Chloe, Brothers, Leonard Sowell and his wife, Lutherine and Raymond "Buck" Sowell and his wife, Gayle, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. 

 

She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Bennefield and later husband, T.V. Todd; Brothers,  Freddie Sowell, Coleman Sowell, Jiles Sowell, Winfred Sowell, Jack Sowell, Sisters, Dorothy Sowell and Ola Murray, and her loving dashound "Hannah".

 

Serving as Pallbearers, Rusty Sowell, Raymond Trent Sowell, Jason Lane Sowell, Roger Sowell, Paul Sowell, Mike Murray and Kolby Hanzel,  

 

Special thanks to Colonial Pine Nursing Home Staff, Brandi, Heather, Leah, Rachel, Chasity and Angie. 

 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials and donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association.    

 

Octavian Burrell

 

Mr. Octavian Burrell, age 20, of San Augustine, Texas.  Mr. Burrell passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 due to an automobile accident.

FUNERAL SERVICE

 

Saturday, November 10, 2018

1:00 P.M.

Reed Chapel Baptist Church

Interment Lane Town Cemetery

Rev. Timothy Teel, Officiating

 

The family of Octavian Burrell has asked us to announce a change in venue for the Repast. will now be held at the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church Cafeteria.  Food for the Octavian Burrell service should be taken to The Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church Cafeteria at 613 E. Colombia St. San Augustine, TX . If you have any questions please call Percy Garner & Son Mortuary at  936-275-2511.

 

SURVIVORS

 

Parents Shelly Ann Haskins (Linnie) of San Augustine, Texas

J. R. Burrell of Lufkin, Texas

 

2 Brothers Steve Burrell of San Augustine, Texas

Tyrone Burrell of San Augustine, Texas

 

3 Sisters Paula Sandle (John) of Houston, Texas

Melissa Burrell of Lufkin, Texas

Ashlye Taylor (JaDarian) of San Augustine, Texas

 

A host of other relatives and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

Wardlow Woodrow Oliver

 

 

 

Wardlow Woodrow Oliver, known to his family and friends as “Joe” was born to Austin Willis “A.W.” and Hazel Buckner Oliver on Friday, September 6, 1946 in Center, Shelby County, Texas. Joe passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home after a brief illness at the age of 72.
Joe grew up in Center on a rural farm with his parents and five siblings where he learned the value of family and hard work. He met and married his wife of 53 years Linda Thomas on October 14, 1965. They lived in various cities and states until settling in Center to raise their own family.
Joe loved the outdoors, working on his farm, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. 


He is survived by his wife, Linda Frances Thomas Oliver, his three children, daughter, Stephanie LeAnne, wife of Blake Eaton; daughter, Kristian Deon, wife of Jonathan Stone; son, Thomas Austin Oliver; five grandchildren Bailey Hamblin and Logan Reese Eaton; Oliver Wyatt, Kenneth Holden and Karis Lindley Stone. Joe is also survived by an older brother, Marvin Willis Oliver, younger sister Linda Elizabeth, wife of William “Bill” Noble, sister-in-law, Patricia Gill Thomas, sister-in-law, Carla Anne, wife of Gregory Lee Walker; nieces, nephews, family friend Michael Neal and many other friends and family.


Joe is preceded in death by his parents Austin Willis and Hazel Buckner Oliver, two younger brothers Thomas Harold and Johnny Wayne Oliver, and a brother-in-law, Walter Edward Thomas.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 1:00pm at the chapel of Watson and Sons Funeral Home, 1554 US Hwy 7 East, Center, Texas 75935; Pastor, Mike Oliver officiating.


Fellowship will be held at Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, US Hwy 96 S, CR 1015, Center, Texas 75935 immediately following the service.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Buckner Cemetery, PO Box 544, San Augustine, Texas 75972.

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

"Gene" Thomas Arbuckle

 

 

 

 

 

Gene  Arbuckle of the Geneva Community transitioned from this life on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at his beloved East Texas home in care of his family.  Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018, in the McMahan Chapel in Sabine County, with Rev. Martin Doran officiaiting.  Burial will follow in the Sweet Cemetery in Sabine County. 

Gene was born to Martha (Sweet) Arbuckle and Thomas Brady Arbuckle on February 6, 1958. Gene spent his formative years exploring the piney woods of East Texas until he moved with his family to Austin where he discovered the adventures that could be had on the lakes of Central Texas and the beaches of the Gulf Coast. As a Reagan Raider Gene met his greatest love and passion his wife of 32 years Linda Arbuckle.
 
Professionally, Gene went to Texas State Technical College to study construction and was a superintendent for the industry for 33 years. He was instrumental in the building of numerous facilities in Central and South Texas. His final construction project was his retirement home built in the heart of his treasured Geneva pine forest.
 
Gene will always be remembered for his great love of the outdoors and his willingness to share this passion with others.  He was an avid boater, fisherman, hunter, camper, woodsman, and Bigfoot seeker. He joyfully welcomed all who wanted to come with him on his adventures and took a few others along who were unaware of what a “short walk” or a “quick drive” with Gene could turn in to.
 
Gene is survived by his loving wife Linda Arbuckle, his son David Arbuckle and his fiancée Sarah Whatley, daughter Lindy Arbuckle, step-mother Clarlynn and all survivors of his legendary 4th of July festivities.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents Martha and Brady Arbuckle.
 
Although Gene has passed on he will never be forgotten…how could we forget? We all have countless “Gene Stories.”
 
“A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others”

 

Lindbergh Teel

 

 

Mr. Lindbergh Teel, age 85, of Lufkin, Texas.  Mr. Teel passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Kennedy Health and Rehabilitation Care Center in Lufkin, Texas.

 

FUNERAL SERVICE

 

Saturday, November 10, 2018

10:00 a.m.

Reed Chapel Baptist Church

Interment: St. Luke Cemetery

Rev. A. L. Horton, Officiating & Rev. Timothy Teel, Eulogist

 

Visitation 

 

 

Friday, November 09, 2018

1:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Garner & Son Chapel 

 

SURVIVORS

 

3 Sons Rev. Timothy Teel (Earnestine) of San Augustine, Texas

Curtis Teel of Lufkin, Texas 

  Fredrick Johnson (Sallie) of Brighton, CO

 

 A host of Grand Children and Great-Grand Children

 

3 Sister Louis Edwards (Charles) of Compton, CA

Loisel Tyson of Riverside, CA

Betty Morehead of California

 

A host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

Willie B. Allen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funeral service for Mrs. Willie B. Allen (92) of Center, Texas will be Saturday, November 10, 2018 at St John Baptist Church in the Africa Community at 11:00am.   Mrs. Allen died Saturday November 3, 2018 at Pine Grove Nursing Center in Center, Texas.  Mrs. Allen was born on December 29, 1925.  Rev. C. R. Williams Sr. will be the Eulogist.      

 

Mrs. Allen is survived by: 

 

Son:  Elvin Allen Jr (Edwina) of Duncanville, Texas  

Daughter:  Emelda Allen, Thomas (Michael) of Houston, Texas 

 

Grandchildren:  Christopher D. Roberts of Nacogdoches, Texas; Maraino F. Polley (Triquina) of Center, Texas; Amanda N. Lindsey of Carthage, Texas; and Andrew L. Lindsey II of Waco, Texas 

 

Great-Grandchildren:  Ce’Kyia Montgomery, Kadence Polley, and Madilyn Polley

 

Special Niece:  Gaynell Holman of Pineland, Texas

 

Visitation:   Friday, November 9, 2018, from the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Hicks Chapel (804 Martin Luther King Drive)

             

Committal:  St. John Cemetery in Center, Texas  

 

Services entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas 

Billy Archer

 

 

 

NAME:          Billy Archer       AGE:     75

 

ADDRESS:      San Augustine, Texas

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   Saturday, November 3, 2018, San Augustine, Texas

  

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :      October 6, 1943, Houston, Texas

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE:     Monday, November 5, 2018,  11:00 am

 

PLACE OF SERVICE:      San Augustine County Cowboy Church, San Augustine, Texas

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:     Sunday, November 4th, 2018, 5pm to 8pm

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:      Wyman Roberts Funeral Home

  

OFFICIATING:   Bro. Chris Burris

 

BURIAL:   Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine County, Texas

 

FATHER: Willie R. Archer Sr.  MOTHER:  Violet Louise (Frost)

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:    County Extension Agent; Archer Feed Store; Pipeline welder

 

SURVIVED BY:  Daughters: Stacy Harris and husband Robert of San Augustine; Teri Boyd and husband Brent of San Augustine; Special Loved One June Fuller of San Augustine; Grandchildren

Holli Harris, Hannah Johnson, Maegan Boyd, Trey Harris, Macey Boyd; Great-Grandchild

Jhett Johnson; Sister Leonora "Pap" Goodson 

 

**Preceded in death by Wife Dannie Jean (Vail) Archer; Parents Willie R. Archer Sr. and Violet Archer; Sister Norman Jean Harris; Leonard Archer 

 

 

 

Charles Morris Perkins

Charles Morris Perkins, 91, of Timpson, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018, in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Born December 7, 1926, in Redland, Texas to the late John Lester and Irene Elizabeth (Burnett) Perkins.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at First United Methodist Church, Timpson, Texas, with Rev. Matt Cecil and Jean Ferrero officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.  Visitation will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, Timpson,Texas.  

Morris was born and raised in Redland, Texas.  After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Marines and served his country for several years.  When he returned from service, Morris attended Stephen F. Austin State University, achieving a Masters Degree in History and Geography.  He met the love of his life, Peggy Julian, and the two were married on February 23, 1951, spending more than 67  wonderful years together.  

He spent over 37 years in the teaching and administrative role in the Port Neches Independent school system. Morris enjoyed spending time on the farm while his health would allow, geneology, church choir, poetry, and traveling whenever possible.  He was a member of the PTA, NEA, Toastmaster, Fun Travelers, and Rotary Club.  Morris was an active member of First United Methodist Church Timpson.  

Morris is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Julian Perkins; sons, David Burnett Perkins and wife Michelle, James Calvin Perkins, William Hardin Perkins; grandchildren, Sarah Perkins, Johnathon Perkins, Hannah Perkins, Phillip Perkins; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Lester and Irene Elizabeth (Burnett) Perkins; son, Phillip Julian Perkins; and seven siblings.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org, Methodist Children’s Home, www.mch.org/donate/, or the Salvation Army,  www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/.


To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net. 

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Patricia Phillips Pate

 

 

Patricia Phillips Pate, formerly of San Augustine, passed away on October 27, 2018 at the age of 82 years. She was born in San Augustine on November 1, 1935 to James Andrew and Margaret Young Phillips. She married her high school sweetheart, Albert Nelson Pate, February 10, 1951. She graduated from San Augustine High School in 1953 where she was Valedictorian of her class.

Pat was a member of First Baptist Church in Gilmer where she had lived since 2010. She enjoyed her church and Sunday school as long as she was able to attend.  Pat worked for 21 years in First National Bank of San Augustine and for 10 years in Commercial State Bank of San Augustine. She was a member of First Baptist Church of San Augustine for many years. She loved all animals, especially her dogs.

 

Pat is survived by her daughter, Barbara Winfield and husband Joe of Nacogdoches, her son Kent Pate & wife Belinda of Sulphur Springs, and her son Phil Pate and wife Kathy of Gilmer; six grandchildren, Kathryn Winfield Mueller & husband Frank, Kevin Pate & wife Leah, Adam Pate and wife Heather, Aaron Pate & wife Randi, Ryan Pate & wife Shanna, Jessica Allen & husband Billy, thriteen great grandchildren, Andrew, Christian, Eden, Daniel, Evelyn, Asher, Quinn, Kyleigh, Brayden, Karsyn, Moriah, Jaidyn, & Sunday; niece Melinda Jasko of Austin and nephews Marc Metteauer of Waxahachie & Michael Metteauer of Austin. She loved her family & was very proud of all of them.

 

Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Albert Nelson Pate, her parents James Andrew & Margaret Young Phillips, her brothers, James Robert Phillips and Joe Clegg Phillips, and her sister, Margaret Annette Metteauer.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home with burial to follow in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden cemetery in San Augustine. Visitation will be at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to be made to First Baptist Church in San Augustine or First Baptist Church in Gilmer.  

 

 

 

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