NAME:    Lillie Virginia Dickerson              AGE:     101

ADDRESS: Broaddus, Texas     

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   Sunday, September 29, 2019, Broaddus, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    February 21, 1918, San Augustine County, Texas

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE:   Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 10:00 am

PLACE OF SERVICE:    Wyman Roberts Funeral Home 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

PLACE OF VISITATION:   Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel

OFFICIATING:   Eric Wise
  
BURIAL:  Broaddus Cemetery, Broaddus, Texas

FATHER:      James Fred Greer           MOTHER:   Sarah Jane (Harvey)

                                                                                                                   
OCCUPATION:   Homemaker, Library Asst.

SURVIVED BY:

Sons:

Donald Dickerson and wife Mary of Orange
                                       

David Dickerson and wife Cheryl of Crosby
                                       

John Dickerson and wife Sheila of Lufkin 
                             

Daughters:

Judith “Judy” Hanks and husband Hillman of Jasper
                                                   

Marilyn “Muggin” Dickerson of Lufkin
                                                   

Sally Davis and husband Joe of San Augustine
                                                   

Sarah Wise of Broaddus
                                                   

Jeane Boyett of College Station
                             

20 Grandchildren; 47 Great-grandchildren; 4 Great-great-grandchildren

**Preceded in death by parents James and Sarah Greer; husband Hollis A. Dickerson Sr.; son Hollis A. Dickerson Jr. “Bubba”; grandson Jadon Davis; granddaughter Lexie Grace Jones; 9 siblings   
 

Lee Joseph Guidry Sr., 75, of Center, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2019, at New Life Church in Center.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

Mr. Guidry was born October 30, 1943, in Raceland, Louisiana, to Herbert Guidry and Ella Mae Thibodeaux Guidry.  His hobbies included reading, watching NASCAR racing and LSU and Saints football, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Nelda Guidry; children, Eddie and Andera Chase, Cindy and Joe Shields, Jamie and Terry Guidry, Mardy and Ericka Guidry, Lee and Angie Guidry, Bridget Guidry, and Rachel Guidry; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; sister, Earline Guidry; and brother, Herbert Guidry and wife Ethel.

He is preceded in death by his son, Keith Windham; parents, Herbert Guidry and Ella Mae Thibodeaux Guidry; sisters, Janette Guidry and Gearldine Beniot.

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

Funeral services for 100-year-old France Lee Netherly, of the East Liberty Community, will be on Saturday 28th, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the East Liberty Baptist Church with Dr. Freddie Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the East Liberty Cemetery. Her body will lie-in-state Saturday 28th from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the church.

NAME:       Robert Baker           AGE:     83

ADDRESS:      San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   Thursday, September 26, 2019, San Augustine, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    January 31, 1936, Broaddus, Texas

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE:   Saturday, September 28, 2019, 2:00 pm

PLACE OF SERVICE:     Trinity Baptist Church, Broaddus, Texas

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Saturday, September 28, 2019, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

PLACE OF VISITATION:   Trinity Baptist Church, Broaddus, Texas

OFFICIATING:   Bro. Jim Moss, Bro. Don Lofton
  
BURIAL:  Broaddus Cemetery, Broaddus, Texas

FATHER:      R. E. Baker                       MOTHER: Myrtie Sanders Baker

                                                                                                                    
OCCUPATION:   Grocery Store Manager – Owner/Operator

SURVIVED BY:  

Wife: Ann Baker of San Augustine
Daughter: Sheila Hughes and husband Scooter of Center
Son: Wayne Baker of San Augustine
Granddaughter: Carmen Stephens and husband Ray of Natchitoches, La.
 Sisters: Dorothy Sheard, Esther Wilson, Shirley Kinard

**Preceded in death by parents R. E. and Myrtie Baker; brother Wesley Baker

Dorothy Canady went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. She was the first of eleven children born to Chester and Annie Janczak on May 24, 1935 in Wallis, Texas.  She spent the largest part of her life living in Joaquin, Texas and working in the craft department at Walmart in Center, Texas.

Dorothy was happiest at Thanksgiving when all the family went to her house for home cooked meals; especially her pancakes, chicken and dumplings and desserts like her peanut butter pie.  
God gifted her with many talents like sewing, crocheting, cake decorating, flower arranging, gardening, and canning her dill pickles.  In her later years she became an accomplished painter of landscapes and birds.  This January she had a show of her collections in Corpus Christi, Texas.  Many of her talents were passed down through the women of the family, along with some of her famous recipes.

Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church of Odem, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Annie Janczak, husbands, James Dockens and Bert Canady.  Her children preceding her are son, Derral Martin, daughter, Audrey Richard, and stepson Robert Dockens.  Also, her brothers, Thomas Janczak and Jimmy Janczak, and sisters, Donnie Lueckemeyer and LaVerne Rosniak.

Surviving Dorothy are her daughter, Julie Ashby, husband Craig of Odem Texas, stepsons, James Ray Dockens of Waxahachie, Texas, and Kenny Dockens, wife Karen of Wills Point, Texas. Her remaining siblings are, sisters, Gracie Streetman, Joy Woods, Carolyn Wright, and Judy Smith.  Brothers are Willard Janczak and Harold “Bob” Janczak.  She had 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. 

Pallbearers will be Darrell Alford, grandsons Ray Martin, Billy Martin, Cody Swan, and great-grandsons Trey Hunter and Kaleb Hunter.

Visitation will be held at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas on Saturday, September 28th at 1 pm.  Funeral service will be at 2 pm followed by interment at White Rock Cemetery.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Denise Cox, 57, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019, in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Philip Strong and William Eddins officiating.  Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery in Center.

Mrs. Cox was born August 28, 1962, in Jacinto City, to John Henry Harbison and Dora Evelyn Matlock Harbison.  She worked as a bookkeeper.  Mrs. Cox loved to help and support the Roughriders Athletic Department and also enjoyed cooking with family and friends.  She was a member of Joaquin Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, William Cox of Joaquin; son, Nathan Cox and wife Kayla; daughter, Cassie Belrose and husband Colton; grandchildren, Carter, Aubrey, and Bailey Cox all of Nacogdoches and Cade Belrose of Center; brothers-in-law, James Cox and wife Earline of Center, Tracy Cox and wife Rhonda of Palestine, Roy Dale Cox of Center, and Steve Cox of Center; mother-in-law, Lois Cox.

Preceded in death by parents, John and Evelyn Harbison; brother, Johnny Wayne Harbison; and father-in-law, Charlie Cox.

Pallbearers will be Dwight Preston, Rickey Andrews, Buren Lowe, Jasen Watlington, Jeff Boyd, and Jamie Killen.  Honorary pallbearers will be John Halstead and Mike Johnson.

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

Barbara R. Bufford, 76, of Missouri City, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, in Missouri City.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Mrs. Bufford was born January 13, 1943, in Galveston, to Price Ramsey and Helen Stivers Ramsey.  Her hobbies included playing golf, bingo, and traveling and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Bufford; children, Leslie Hightower Fiehn and husband Alan and Lauren Hightower and partner Deb Bressie; stepchildren, James Bufford, Robert Bufford, and Bridget Bufford; grandchildren, Matthew and Samantha Fiehn, Brad, Kyle, and Brittany Bufford; brother, J. Scott Ramsey and wife Dorice; sisters, Karen Hardy Lundberg and husband Tom, Kathy Hardy Lanham and husband Hal, and Beth Hardy Holt and husband Curtis.

Preceded in death by her parents, Price Ramsey and Helen Stivers Ramsey Hardy; and stepfather, Gus Hardy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718, 800.227.2345, www.cancer.org/donate

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

Katherine Elaine Bryant, 78, of Center, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wayne Werner and Bro. Don Windham officiating.  Interment will follow at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County.

Mrs. Bryant was born February 12, 1941, in the Geneva Community of San Augustine County, to Odis Ross and Ruth Barron Ross.  She worked as a truck driver for many years and attended Mount Calvary Full Gospel Church.

She is survived by her children, Kenny Rowles of Center, Valarie Johnson and husband Johnny of Vidor, and Shelia Gee of Vidor; grandchildren, Mandy Rowles, Nathan Gee, Michael Gee, Ashley Shaw, George Garza Jr., and Amber Wright; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Odis Ross of Center; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Rowles; husband, Leon Bryant; brothers, Glenn Ross, and Billy Don Ross; and sister, Marie Oliver.

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

Mr. Roger Lavon Hale, age 72, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019, at CHI St. Luke in the Woodlands, Texas.  

Funeral Service

Saturday, September 28, 2019
12 noon

St. Luke Baptist Church
Interment Maryland Cemetery

Visitation 

Saturday, September 28, 2019

8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 

Garner & Son Mortuary

10:40 a.m. until service time 

St. Luke Baptist Church

Survivors 

2 sons   Daryl Hale (Tracy) of Pearland, Texas
            Harold Hale of Texarkana, AK

1 Daughter        Nicole Hale of Dallas, Texas

11 Grandchildren

1 God Daughter        Candice Curl of Humble, Texas

As well as a host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jess Allen Allsbrooks, 35, of Center, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Waterman Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Billy Windham officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Mr. Allsbrooks was born January 1, 1984, in Cleveland, to John Allsbrooks, Sr. and Mildred Fay Luman Allsbrooks.  He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying farming, hunting, and fishing.  Mr. Allsbrooks was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his father, John Allsbrooks, Sr.; brothers and sisters, John Allsbrooks Jr. and wife Lisa, Clinton Risinger and wife Brenda, Dejuana Risinger, and Charity Buenting; maternal grandmother, Clara Williams; nephews and nieces, Colton Risinger, Trey Addison, Piston Allsbrooks, Nicky Pugh, Jessica Vaughn, Marina Allsbrooks, Ivy Allsbrooks, Makayla Bass, Autumn Allsbrooks, Riley Allsbrooks, and Briana Buenting; numerous aunts, uncles, and other relatives.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Fay Allsbrooks.

Pallbearers will be Dejuana Risinger, Clinton Risinger, Dustin Hearne, Colton Risinger, Roy Polvadore, and Adam Pleasant.  Honorary pallbearer will be Autum Allsbrooks.

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

NAME:   John D. Doyen               AGE:     83

ADDRESS:      San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   Monday, September 23, 2019, San Augustine, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    January 15, 1936, Sabine County, Texas        

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE:   Thursday, September 26, 2019, 2:00 pm

PLACE OF SERVICE:    Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

PLACE OF VISITATION:   Wyman Roberts Funeral Home

OFFICIATING:   Bro. Gordon Simmons
  
BURIAL:  Rosevine Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas

FATHER:        Everett Eddie Doyen                  MOTHER: Mary Ethel (Loggins) Doyen

                                                                                                                    
OCCUPATION:  

Highway construction/Equipment Operator

SURVIVED BY:  

Wife: Nelda Doyen of San Augustine

Daughters: Mary Lynn McDaniel and husband Carl of San Augustine, Sandra Williams and husband Shelton of San Augustine, Jeannie Reeves Roberts and husband Freddy of Nacogdoches

14 Grandchildren; 24 Great-grandchildren

Sisters: Marie Darr of Silsbee, Betty Diffey of Lufkin

Brother-in-law: B. C. Kornegay of Pollok

**Preceded in death by parents Everett and Mary Doyen; Brothers Raymond Doyen, Lennis Doyen; Sisters Marcell Kornegay, Henrietta Risinger, Virgie Lee Bradshaw

Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Mrs. Carolyn Calhoun (58) of Center, Texas.   Mrs. Calhoun passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019, at her residence.  She was born on December 12, 1960, in Center, Texas.    Funeral service will be Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 1:00 pm at Triumph the Church of God in Christ (908 Daniels Street Center, Texas 75935).  Rev. Winston Kibbles will be officiating.   

Mrs. Calhoun is survived by:

Husband:  Norris Nobles of Center, Texas 
Children:  Derrick Calhoun (Tiffany) of Carthage, Texas; Shondrell Calhoun of Center, Texas; and Eric Nobles of Pineland, Texas 
Grandchildren:  Kyngston Calhoun, Keyarra Calhoun, De’Aujanae Evans, Ty’ Onah Evans, De’Kevious Calhoun, Soloman Garcia, and Adriana Garcia. 

Visitation:  Friday, September 27, 2019 at Hicks Chapel starting 2:00pm. 
Committal:  Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas 

Service entrust to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935
Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net 

Jean Owens Goettmann, 92, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in Joaquin.
Private family memorial has already been held.

Mrs. Goettmann was born July 27, 1927, in the Patroon Community of Shelby County, to Edward Owens and Mattie Grubbs Owens.  She later moved to California and lived for many years before moving back home, where she enjoyed painting and fishing.

She is survived by her daughter, Alice Aylor of Joaquin; grandson, James Hutchinson and wife Terri of Pottstown, Pennsylvania; three great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings.

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

Linda Carol Kilcrease, 76, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, in Tenaha.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2019, at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine County with Rev. Frank Holrath officiating.

Mrs. Kilcrease was born June 22, 1943, in Broaddus, to S.R. “Dutch” Kingsley and Ella A’della Wells Kingsley.  She was employed with the San Augustine School District, serving as secretary and also working in the cafeteria.  As a hobby, she enjoyed playing the piano.  Mrs. Kilcrease was a member of Rosevine Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Brittain and husband Travis and Sheila Ponder; grandchildren, Jill Jefferson and husband Keith, Jamey Brittain and wife Courtney, Charles Brittain and wife Shanai, Misty Ramirez, Christi Miller and husband Chad, Marsha Gage, and Nikki Brittain; great grandchildren, Gracelyn Brittain, Harper Harkness, Hunter Mosley, Jalyn Mosley, Christopher Miller, Austin Carpenter, Megan Miller, Morgan Jefferson, Logan Jefferson, Trace Brittain, Jayeda Davis, Aidan Davis, Rylee Davis, and Payton Carpenter; great great grandchildren, Grayson Evans, Elizabeth Miller, and Addisyn Mosley; brother, Buster Kingsley; sister-in-law, Joyce Davis and husband J.O.

Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kilcrease; parents, S.R. “Dutch” Kingsley and Ella A’della Wells Kingsley; sister, Lorene Price; and brothers, Elton Kingsley and Aulton Kingsley.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Carolyn Sue Williams Caldwell, 61, of Center, Texas, passed away on September 18, 2019 in Center. She was born on November 22, 1957 in Center to Clark Paul Williams and Emma Irene Fancher Williams. Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Son Windham officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery.

A visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home. 
         
As a youngster, Carolyn grew up with her nieces and nephews, but we were really more like sisters and brothers because of the close-knit lives that we lived.  During the day, we would play hopscotch by drawing designs on the dirt with a stick and stringing up a rope from tree to tree to flip and swing or what you might call “old school gymnastics!”  We would run and play hide and seek outside at night and would hide under the house with no thought of snakes, spiders or any other varmint.  They were probably more scared of us than we were of them.  Carolyn and I enjoyed going to the old chicken house and playing in 50’s model old cars that were parked there. They had no more life in them but for us kids, they opened a whole new playing field for our imaginations.  Carolyn would love for us to take our bikes to the top of Grigsby Hill and ride down to Mamaw’s drive but usually we were going too fast to make the driveway and would have to go all the way down to the bottom of the hill and turn around and of course—do it again!   There was a cut across through the woods between Carolyn’s house and Thomas’s house.  We would always catch the horse and riding bareback see just how fast we could run from her house to Thomas’s or stop by the pond and catch crawfish with bacon and a string.  Cane pole fishing, stringing popcorn, sweeping the dirt yard, and watching our hot breath float in the cold air when we got under the heavy quilt covers at night, catching fireflies and drinking tomato soup from a mug.  These are some of the fond memories that I have of growing up with Carolyn and there are many more.      

Carolyn and the rest of us loved to dance.  Mamaw would love to clap and encourage us to dance ‘til we dropped.  Dancing to songs like Ernest Tubb’s “Walkin’ the Floor Over You,” Roger Miller’s “King of The Road” and “Dang Me,” and of course Hank Williams’ “Hey Good Lookin” as well as shake rattle and roll songs where we would dance until our sides were hurting.  Cuttin’ a rug came natural seemed like-- we were so innocent and free as kids.  

As Carolyn got old enough for marriage and babies, she had resolved to the idea that she could never have children.  But in years to come and much water gone under many bridges, she was blessed with two handsome boys, Joseph and Doc.  I came across the following poem that I think she would love for them to accept as a love letter to them.

You are loved
for the boys you were
the men you have become
and the precious son
you will always be to me
        Love,
        Moma

Carolyn is survived by:

Sons:
Joseph Caldwell and wife, Shelby of Center
William “Doc” Caldwell and wife, Amber of Center

Brother: 
Clark Paul Williams, Jr. and wife, Tina of Center

Sisters:
Shirley Berg of Center
Edwena Higginbotham of Warner Robins, Georgia
Venorah McSwain of Center

Sister-in-Law:
Norie Williams of Center

Grandchildren:

Dallas Caldwell

Charlie Ann Caldwell

Adalynn Caldwell

Cory Moore

Colton Gilchrist

Caden Gilchrist

Corbin Caldwell

Soon-to-be-born Axton Caldwell

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Wade Caldwell; parents, Clark Paul and Emma Williams; brother, Thomas Williams; brothers-in-law, Jack Wilson Berg, Van Higginbotham and JC McSwain.

Pallbearers will be John Kevin Cosby, Marty Fenley, Kirk Battles, Matt Wimpee, Ronald Chandler and Ronnie Davis.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lamarcus “Twin” Tate, Wailan Hughes, Chris Battles, Margarito Palacios, Tony Palacios and Jerry Deason.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to White Rock Cemetery, 604 CR 1210, Center, Texas 75935.

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. 
 

Glen Glaze, 63, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, in Tenaha.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Mr. Glaze was born April 7, 1956, in Center, to James Franklin Glaze and Vera Louise Paxton Glaze.  He worked as a logger for many years.

He is survived by his children, J.D. Glaze and wife Teagan, Stephanie Ramsey and husband Shane, Little Glen Glaze, Jacky Estes, and Mark Estes; numerous grandchildren; sisters, Kay Bates and husband Milton, Diane Wilkerson, and Mary Glaze; brother, Johnny Wayne Glaze; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.

Preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin Glaze and Vera Louise Paxton Glaze and his brother, Buddy Glaze.

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

NAME:     Tiffany Suell             AGE:     48

ADDRESS:      San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   Friday, September 13, 2019, San Augustine, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: November 11, 1970, Hemphill, Texas

DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE:   Saturday, September 21, 2019, 1:00 pm

PLACE OF SERVICE:     New Hope Baptist Church, Black Ankle Community, San Augustine County

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Friday, September 20, 2019, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

PLACE OF VISITATION:   Wyman Roberts Funeral Home

OFFICIATING:   Rev. George Simon
  
BURIAL:  New Hope Cemetery, Black Ankle Community, San Augustine County

FATHER:        Glen Henson                       MOTHER: Blanchie Jones

                                                                                                                    
OCCUPATION:   LVN, Pharmacy Tech

SURVIVED BY:  

Husband: MarKeith Suell of San Augustine
Mother: Blanchie Jones and husband Bobby of Nacogdoches
Father: Glenn Henson of Baytown
Daughters: Brittany Henson of Ft. Worth, MeAushuny Suell of San Augustine
Grandson: Avery Suell
Siblings: Purdell Sigler Sr., Malaika Sigler, VonNecia Hayes, DeShavion Jones

Jesse T. Ybarra, 88, of Center, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in Nacogdoches.
A funeral mass will be held at 11AM, Monday, Sept. 23rd at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center.

Jesse Theodore Ybarra was born July 20, 1931, the second of four children, in Texarkana, Texas living there until his senior year of school when the family moved to Houston.

His love of horses began as child.  After high school he went on the rodeo circuit riding bulls with his best friend Buck.  Jesse left the rodeo circuit to serve his country in the Navy as a Corpsman with two tours in The Korean War where he earned; a National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. After serving his nation he returned to The States and used the medical skills working at Memorial Hospital in downtown Houston, then Spring Branch Hospital later opening his own business “Clinical Laboratory of Huntsville”.  The love of rodeo still in his heart he began rodeo clowning on the weekends.  In 1997, he started to ride cutting horses on Miss Big Lynx.

Jesse loved spending time with his children, he was a football, softball, tennis coach as well as helping with the Special Olympics on equestrian events.  Sharing his love for horses with his children he spent many happy weekends travelling to various horse shows where they participated.  Jesse was also involved in Boy Scouts from being a Boy Scout as a child to helping scouts earn their Horsemanship and First Aide badges along with camping trips.

Jesse was very much a true Texan (Texas the friendship state) He carried a Texas flag to Korea during his tours.  He loved music from classical to his favorite country music.  His bucket list became complete when he visited Tombstone, with his love of westerns.  If you did not have the pleasure of watching Westerns with him, you do not know what you missed.  From John Wayne, James Arness in the early years, Gunsmoke, to Bonanza as we got older (continuing in the never-ending repeat cycle today)

As a child Jesse always wanted to live on a ranch.  He was 61 years old when his dream was fulfilled by moving to Center Texas.  He left his 165-acre ranch on September 17th at the age of 88 years old with a big smile on his face. 

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ybarra of Center, children; Jesse Ybarra of Spring, Jana Lynne Ybarra Viviano of Jersey Village, Jennifer Anne Ybarra Mock of Spring, Michael Ruark of Center, and Gavin Ybarra of The Woodlands, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, sisters; Hope Smithson of San Antonio and Sister Mary Ybarra of San Jose, California, numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Ernesto Ybarra and Maria Esperanza Gonzalez, and his brother, Ruben Tamez.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Jesse T. Ybarra to the SFASU Foundation, PO Box 6092, Nacogdoches, TX  75962 or online at givetoSFA.SFASU.edu/ybarra

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

Mrs. Sharon Ann Garrett Jenkins, age 53, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at CHI St. Luke in Lufkin, Texas.  

Funeral Service

Saturday, September 21, 2019
2:00 p.m.
Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church

Interment Roberts Cemetery

Rev. H  F Johnson, Officiating
Rev. Randy Ricks, Eulogist

Visitation 
Friday, September 20, 2019
1:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Garner & Son Chapel

Survivors 

1 Son 

Kerick L. Garrett of Tyler, Texas

2 Daughters 

Chazza Brown (Desmond) of Lufkin, Texas
Victoria Woodkins (Al) of Lufkin, Texas

5 Grandchildren

3 Brothers

James Garrett (Phobe) of Dallas, Texas
Marvin Garrett of Lufkin, Texas
James D. Wilson of Austin, Texas

4 Sisters        

Debra Mosby of Lufkin, Texas
Elosie Ludd of San Augustine, Texas
Louise Polk of San Augustine, Texas
Gloria “Doll” Garrett of San Augustine, Texas

As well as a host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jerry Frank Summers, 80, of Gary, Texas passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 in Gary, Texas surrounded by loved ones.  Born August 9, 1939, in Hamburg, Arkansas to Leonard Frank Summers and Helen Blanch (Moore) Summers. Funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Bethel Baptist Church, Hwy 315, Clayton, Texas with Bro. Eric Pledger and Jeremy Summers officiating.  

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1PM – 2PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Church, Hwy 315, Clayton, Texas.

Jerry made his move to Texas as a teenager when his father Frank followed his call into the ministry to attend TBI in Henderson, Texas.  He attended Henderson and Marshall High Schools.  Although he graduated from Marshall, he always considered Henderson Home.  Jerry loved his family, his friends, music, and Jesus.  Work or play he always had Southern Gospel or Old Country playing and knew every word to every song.  He used any opportunity given to say “Let me tell you about My Jesus”.  Jerry was blessed with many work ventures through the years. However, he preferred working as his own boss and on his own schedule.  His most favored adventures of these would be, owning Summers Building Supply and Summers Building Contractors with his father and younger brother, owning J’s Corner Mini Mart in Mt. Enterprise, and owning and retiring from Summerstime Ice Company in Timpson.  Not to be forgotten, temporarily coming out of retirement to work for Gary ISD as he oversaw maintenance and the growth of the school campus.  He mentored many kids during his time at Gary ISD as well as Mt. Enterprise ISD when his children attended there and was known for leading cheers at pep rally’s and games for each.  Jerry and the love of his life, Cindy, retired to Lake Murvaul in 2015.  Jerry was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Clayton, Texas.  

Jerry is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cindy Hudson Summers; children, Regina (DeWayne) Pace, Amy (Rusty) Dorman, Jeremy Summers, and Casie (Robby) Spivey; grandchildren, Kendall Casey, Colton (Haley) Casey, Holly (Seth) Shrell, Heather Deason, Raini Dorman, Jack Harris, Megan Harris, Chet (Shea) Dorman, Miles Dorman, Dayni Spivey, Saydi Spivey, Kennedy Summers; great grandchildren, Presleigh and Conley Casey, Hudson and Hunter Shrell, Alivia Deason, Gemma Harris, and Knox Dorman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Blanch Summers; brothers, Gene Summers, Dale Summers; and daughter, Erica Deason Harris.

Pallbearers serving will be Rusty Dorman, Sid Harris, Robby Spivey, Allen Owens, DeWayne Pace, and Pete Andrews.

Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd, Lilburn, GA, 30047. https://www.lbda.org/donate

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.

AME:     William “Billy” Rogers             AGE:     88

ADDRESS:      San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   Friday, September 13, 2019, Lufkin, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: August 19, 1931, San Augustine County, Texas

 DATE / TIME OF  MEMORIAL SERVICE:   Sunday, September 22, 2019, 3:00 pm

PLACE OF MEMORIAL SERVICE:     Grapevine Missionary Baptist Church

OFFICIATING:   Bro. Weldon Blackmon, Bro. Kevin Gratehouse
  
FATHER:          William Madison Rogers        MOTHER:    Minnie (Wall) Rogers

MILITARY:  U. S. Army
                                                                                                                    
OCCUPATION:   Delivery Driver

SURVIVED BY:  

Sons:  Ray Rogers and wife Kathy of San Augustine, Matt Rogers and wife Katie of Hawkins

Grandchildren: William Rogers, Lily Rogers, Sara Rogers, Amelia Rogers

Great Grandchild: Emmett Rogers

Sister-in-law: Pat Adkins and husband Carol

Brother-in-law: Calvin Evans

Nieces: Cheryl Cook, Deborah Woods

Great Nephew: Joey Woods

**Preceded in death by parents William and Minnie Rogers; wife Maxine Rogers; Infant son; Brother Tommy Rogers

Bobby Joe Fountain Sr., 76, of Center, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, in Timpson.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Center First United Pentecostal Church with Bro. Marlow Shubert and David Hailey officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Shelby County.

Mr. Fountain was born December 11, 1942, in Shelby County to John Mitchell Fountain and Ruth Laverne Mancil Fountain. He served in the United States Army. In 1966, Mr. Fountain began working at Borders Enterprises, where he was still currently employed. His hobbies included studying ancestry, breeding and raising squirrel dogs, and deer hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Delores Ann Fountain; daughter, Lisa Hailey and husband David; son, Joey Fountain and wife, Iletha; grandchildren, Alissa Kate Hailey, Abbey Danae Hailey, Mitchell Brown Fountain, and Leah Faith Fountain; brother, James Fountain and wife Diane; sister, Paula Rogers and husband Rick; and mother-in-law, Rachel Addison.

He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Addison Brooke Hailey; parents, John Mitchell Fountain and Ruth Laverne Mancil Fountain Akridge; brother, Billy Eugene Fountain; and father-in-law, Junior Brown Addison.

Pallbearers will be Scott Sonmor, Jonathan Bryant, Shad Lout, Trey Byrnes, Mike Lengl, and Larry Joe Eaves. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Fountain and Richard Tomlin.

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

Doris Jean Whitley, 89, of Center, Texas passed away on September 12, 2019 in Center. She was born on February 20, 1930 in Zwolle, Louisiana to Laurie “Son” Windham and Zelma Squyres Windham.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Sardis Cemetery. 
A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

Doris grew up in the Sardis Community and graduated from Sardis High School. She was a light-hearted, fun loving woman who enjoyed having a great time. Doris was an avid card and domino player. She especially loved poker and 42. You could guarantee that Doris would take her chances and place bets on football games. Her most treasured moments were spent with her daughter and surrounded by family. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hamshire, Texas. 

Doris is survived by:

Daughter: Ruth Elizabeth “Liz” Richardson Harris and husband, David of Santa Fe, Texas

Brother: Charles Patrick Windham and wife, Janice of Center

Sister: Shirley Shofner and husband, Joe of Center

Grandchildren and their father: 
Nathan Paul Hanna of Beaumont, Texas, Megan Rae Hanna of Austin, Texas and their father Thomas Nathan Hanna of Kountze, Texas

Great-Grandchildren:

Halleigh Kay Hannah of Winnie, Texas
Ireland Grace Hannah of Beaumont, Texas

She is preceded in death by her parents, Son and Zelma Windham; brothers, Melvin Thomas Windham and Donal Ray Windham; and sisters, Annie Ruth Watson and Sally Lavern Lawson. 

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. 
 

William Cade Faust, 17, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019, at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Rusty Hall officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

William was born September 5, 2002, in Nacogdoches, to Bill Faust and Randa Askew.  He was currently a student and his hobbies included hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his father, Bill Faust and wife Bevin of Shelbyville; mother, Randa McMahon and husband Matthew of Granbury; sisters, Tori Hicks and husband Gus of Granbury and Sierra Partlow and husband Trevor of Center; brothers, Maison Rivers of Shelbyville and Ruger Raymond of Shelbyville; grandparents, Bonnie and Ricky Sims of Shelbyville, Charlsie and John Clark of Shelbyville, and Lance Moton of Shelbyville; nieces and nephews, Korbyn Hicks, Kash Hicks, and Maverick Partlow; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by his grandfather, William Faust and aunt, Page Clark.

Pallbearers will be Chase Spears, Trevor Jackson, Gus Hicks, Trevor Partlow, Maison Rivers, Jacob Jackson, Brayden Askew, Cole McDaniel, and Danny Arnold.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Sims, Kyle Steptoe, and Lance Moton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made toward funeral expenses or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Lela Mae Wade Teel, age 94, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at CHI St. Luke in San Augustine, Texas.  

Funeral Service

Saturday, September 7, 2019
1:00 p.m.

Reed Chapel Baptist Church
Interment Clay Cemetery
Rev. A. L. Horton, Officiating

Visitation 
Friday, September 6, 2019
1:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Garner & Son Chapel

Survivors 

2 Sons            

Fredrick Johnson (Sally) of Brighton, CO.
Rev. Timothy Teel (Ernestine) of San Augustine, Texas

8 Grandchildren        23 Great Grandchildren

As well as a host of other relatives and friends.

NAME:      Bettie Myrtle Dickerson            AGE:     74

ADDRESS:      San Augustine County, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   Tuesday, September 3, 2019, San Augustine, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: April 19, 1945, San Augustine County, Texas

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE:   Saturday, September 7, 2019, 2:00 pm

PLACE OF SERVICE:     Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Saturday, September 7, 2019, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm 

PLACE OF VISITATION:   Wyman Roberts Funeral Home

OFFICIATING:   Bro. Duane Mills, Bro. Robert Byley, Bro. Vic Sowell
  
BURIAL:  Dickerson Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER:         Harris Joseph Smith                MOTHER:   Anna Belle Crouch

OCCUPATION:   Social Worker

SURVIVED BY:   Husband: William D. “Bo” Dickerson
                                Daughter: Karen Mills and husband Alan
                                Grandchildren: Shane Mills III, Sarina Mills, Victoria Humphrey
                                Great-grandchild: Cheyann Humphrey
                                Special Daughter: Betsy Ross

**Preceded in death by parents Harris Joseph and Anna Belle Smith; 3 Children; 2 Brothers; 1 Sister 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

Jim Bob Gray, 69, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019, in Nacogdoches.

Memorial graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2019, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mr. Gray was born August 2, 1950, in Center, to Marvin “R.J.” Gray and Winfrey Dell Neil Gray.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Gray; stepchildren, Robert Paul Prichard of Joaquin and Tara McBee of Joaquin; sisters, Dellie Witt and husband Larry of Florida, Leta Hutto and husband Chester of Center, and Nancy Taylor and husband Robert of Florida; nephew and nieces, Jason Vaughn, Windy Wallace, and Laura Yanaz.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin “R.J.” Gray and Winfrey Dell Neil Gray; sister, Agatha Vaughn; and nephew, William Shannon Vaughn.

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

Billy E. Lawson, 88, of Center, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019, at Pine Grove Nursing Center, with family.

A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 3rd at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.  Funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. with Brother Carl Smith, Brother Bobby Bressman, and Manuel Arcibar officiating.  Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in the James/Antioch Community. 

Mr. Lawson was born January 25, 1931, at his family’s new home in the Antioch Community.  He is the son of the late Hobson Lawson and Lela Jones Lawson. After attending Center High School, he served his country during the Korean Conflict.  During this time, while stationed at Fort Hood, he married his high school sweetheart, Jean Lawson. They were married for 58 years until her death in 2010.

After leaving the service, he and his new bride moved to the Coast and was employed by Dow Chemical and later came back to Shelby County.  He was employed by Bruce Hardwood Floors, later bought out by Armstrong, as a supervisor over 3 departments. He retired after 40 years of service.  He also was a cattle rancher.

Mr. Lawson was the father of three daughters, Debra, Luciana, and Sherry.  He and his family are members at First Baptist Church, Center in which his grandfather was one of it’s founders.  He loved God and he loved family.

Family survivors include daughters, Debra Lawson Yarbrough, Luciana Lawson Barr and husband Charles, and Sherry Lawson; grandchildren, Cade Yarbrough and wife Traci, Nathan Yarbrough, and Blake Barr and wife Alix; great grandchildren, Cole Yarbrough, Mallory Yarbrough, Dillon Yarbrough, Charles Brent Barr, Kennedi Barr, and Braylon James Barr; sister, Ruby Lawson Hughes; sisters-in-law, Wynell Lawson, Leona Lawson, Nadine Lawson, and Clydia Lawson; brother-in-law, Randy Andrews; former son-in-law, Bruce Yarbrough; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.

Mr. Lawson was preceded in death by his parents, Hobson Lawson and Lela Jones Lawson; wife, Jean Andrews Lawson; grandson, Charles Brent Barr; brothers, Joel, Glenn, Happy, Forriest, and Tommy; sisters, Oleta Lawson Cockrell, Mildred Lawson Partlow, and Judy Lawson Carrington; sister-in-law, Sally Windham Lawson; brothers-in-law, Charles Paul Hughes, James (Bud) Andrews, Darrell Partlow, and Ernest Carrington; and mother and father-in-law, James J. Andrews and Iva Mac Ogden Andrews.

Pallbearers will be Cade Yarbrough, Nathan Yarbrough, Blake Barr, Johnny Barr, Steve Barr, and Larry Horn.

The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Antioch Cemetery Fund c/o Lenora Walton, 237 CR 3129, Center, Texas 75935.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Pine Grove Nursing Center and staff for their love and care and Affinity Hospice.  Special thanks to caregiver, Charlotte Garrett.

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

NAME: Burval Wayne Holt
AGE: 66
ADDRESS: San Augustine County, Texas
DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Friday, August 30, 2019, San Augustine, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: June 30, 1953, Lufkin, Texas

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE: Sunday, September 1, 2019, 3:00 pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Saturday, August 31, 2019, 5:00pm – 8:00 pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home

OFFICIATING: Bro. Bobby Bressman
  
BURIAL: Holt Cemetery

FATHER: Burval Holt                                           MOTHER: Clydie (Jones) Holt                                                                                   
OCCUPATION: Self-Employed Home Builder-Carpenter – Former County Judge

SURVIVED BY: Wife: Sandra Holt 
             Mother: Clydie Holt
             Daughters: Lora Holt, Emily Holt
             Sons: Brian Holt and wife Angela, TeWayne Holt and wife Megan
             Grandchildren: Tyler Mosley, Madison McLin, Chase Whitcher
             Sisters: Sharon Taylor and husband Taylor; Glenda Swor
**Preceded in death by father Burval Holt

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