Obituaries

Alvin Kohatha Newton

NAME: Alvin Kohatha Newton   AGE: 73

ADDRESS: Beaumont, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Thursday, December 28, 2023, Lubbock, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : July 20, 1950, Center, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Wednesday, January 3, 2023, 3:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Wednesday, January 3, 2023, 1:00-3:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Bro. Frank Holrath

BURIAL: Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, Texas

FATHER: Alvin Newton MOTHER: Syble (Andrews) Newton

OCCUPATION: Custom Cabintry/Carpenter

SURVIVED BY: (See online obit)

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

Edna Gay Kennon

Edna Gay Kennon, 90, of Center, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Tyler, Texas.

She was born on November 11, 1933, in Center,Texas, to the late Norman Nathaniel Sigler and Ola Gay (Howard) Sigler.

Funeral service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Clever Creek Baptist Church, with Bro. Bobby Warr officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

Edna entered this world on November 11, 1933, the eldest of fourteen children born to Norman and Ola Sigler of the Clever Creek community. She graduated from Shelbyville High School and subsequently found employment at the KB Café in Center. It was there that she met Drue Kennon, who had returned home after serving in the U.S. Navy. They were married in December of 1953, then settled in Center to start their family.

Edna was a homemaker, and she loved her family with her heart and her hands. She enjoyed baking sourdough rolls and bread, and she was also talented at making and decorating cakes for birthdays and other special occasions. She used her sewing talents to create articles of clothing for the whole family.

Edna was a member of Clever Creek Baptist Church, where she served in various capacities over the years, from cleaning the church weekly in preparation for Sunday services to teaching a ladies' Sunday School class to  keeping minutes and handling clerical duties as church clerk. She loved reading and studying the Bible and was a true partner in ministry during the brief years away from Clever Creek when Drue pastored two local churches before his death in 1984.

At the time of her death, Edna was a resident of Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center, where she still enjoyed gospel music and fellowship provided by visiting groups and individuals.

She is survived by her sons, Drue Edwin Kennon Jr. and wife Maureen Garland Eugene Kennon Robert Emanuel Kennon Daughter, Deborah Elaine Welch Grandchildren, Kelly Berry and husband Steven Wendy Justus and husband Levi William Kennon and wife Crystal Christy Curtis and husband William John Kennon and wife Lindsey Lanie Fitzgerald and husband Ryan Avery Liker 14 Great-Grandchildren 4 Great-Great Grandchildren Brothers, Billy Sigler and wife Geri Jeff Sigler Sisters, Frances Nettles and husband Tommy Joann Andrews Daughter-in-law, Judy Kennon Brother-in-law,

Portia "Mimi" Cox

Portia “Mimi” Cox, 74, of Groves, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2023, at her home in Groves, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas, with Remembrances shared by her loved ones at 6:00 p.m.

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on August 26, 1949, she was the daughter of Nolan and Lucille Doland. Portia was a long-time member of Wesley Methodist Church in Beaumont, Texas. She had a passion for listening to gospel music with her neighbor Doris, eating delicious southern food cooked by her friend Shirley, spoiling her dog Junior with string cheese, calling all her friends on the phone on a regular basis, and spending lots of time with the children in her life. Portia was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Joe Cox, and her three sons, Lacy Cox, Stacy Cox, and Tracy Cox.

She is survived by her dog, Junior Cox, and her many friends, who have grown to love her as family over the years.

Bonnie Mae Holman Combs

Garner and Son Mortuary would like to announce the death and services for: DOB: 12/02/1937 DOD: 12/22/2023

Mrs. Bonnie Mae Holman Combs, age 86, of Minden, LA. Mrs. Combs departed this physical life on December 22, 2023, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Shreveport, LA.

FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday, December 30, 2023 11:00 p.m. Garner & Son Chapel Interment: Greer Cemetery

Visitation on the day of the service Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:00 a.m. until

Service time Garner & Son Chapel

Survivors 2 Daughters Nell Dupri of Minden, LA Linda Howard of Minden, LA 1 Grand Daughter Breeze Howard of Minden, LA As well as a host of other relatives and friends

Rory Robert Risinger, Sr.

Rory Robert Risinger Sr., 65, of San Augustine, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, in San Augustine.

Graveside service will be held at Noon, Saturday, December 30, 2023, at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelby County with visitation one hour prior. Bro. Joseph Jones will officiate.

Born January 1, 1958, in Orange, Rory is the son of Paul Gene Risinger and Virginia Welch Risinger. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening. Rory was a member of Dunnigan Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Lana Risinger; children, Rachelle Wilson and husband Jonathan, Rory Risinger Jr. and wife Joann, Logan Holbrook and wife Kelly, and Lindsey Holbrook; grandchildren, Wesley Jellison, Shelby Jellison, Sylvia Risinger, Charlotte Risinger, and Laytin DeCuir; great grand, Oakley Jellison; sisters, Ramona Chisum, Rebecca Green, and Robyn Soto.

Preceded in death by wife, Tammy Risinger; son, Ryan Paul Risinger; and parents, Paul Gene Risinger and Virginia Welch Lummus.

Pallbearers will be Rory Risinger Jr., Logan Holbrook, Terry Manuel, Josh Moody, Keith Chisum, and Wesley Jellison.

Honorary pallbearer will be Jonathan Wilson. Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

Diego Alberto Ruiz

Diego Alberto Ruiz, 17, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born March 1, 2006, Diego is the son of Jose Alberto Ruiz and Marisol Espino-Diaz.

He is survived by his parents, Jose Alberto Ruiz and Marisol Espino-Diaz; brothers, Brayan Ruiz and Angel Ruiz; sister, Karen Ruiz; grandmother, Teresa Diaz; niece, Naomi Ruiz and Ellie Gonzalez; nephew, Elijah Gonzalez; sister-in-law, Cinthya Ruiz; brother-in-law, Jose Gonzalez; girlfriend, Melissa Arcibar; aunts and uncles, Jose Espino, Jacobo Espino, Efren Espino, Jesus Espino, Lilila Espino, Elena Espino, Eliazar Espino, Clara Mendoza, Ramiro Espino, and Adela Lucio; cousins, Alan Espino, Adrian Espino, Diana Espino, Efren Edgar Espino, Jory Espino, Irvin Espino, Jiro Espino, Jennyfer Espino, Jahir Espino, Fransisco Espino, Dules Espino, Ricardo Espino, Lisli Hernandez, Vanesa Espino, Lesly Espino, Lenny Espino, Bianca Espino, and Juan Escobedo.

Preceded in death by aunt, Tilodina Morales; uncles, Jesus Espino Flores, Jose Gomez, and Pedro Loyo; and grandmother, Rogeia Loyo.

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

Angela Lynn Hughes

Angela Lynn Hughes, 63, of Center, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, in Tyler.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Visitation will be held prior, beginning at Noon. Bro. Bruce Rudd will officiate, assisted by Bro. Gordon Vaughn. Her wishes were to be cremated.

Born January 23, 1960, in Center, Angela is the daughter of Jack Monroe Hughes and Zannie Mae Barton Hughes. She loved to travel and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center.

She is survived by her children, Clint Crocker and wife Angela of Center, Bridgette Crocker of Shelbyville, C.J. Overton of Nacogdoches, and Brittany Baker and husband Ralph of Lindale; grandchildren, Amber Lint and husband Cody, Katelynn Ramirez, Dalton Crocker and JaLee, Ricky Baker, Presley Baker, and Kinsley Baker; great grandchildren, Ryleigh Lint, Reagan Lint, Quinley Garrett, and Gunner Crocker; mother, Zannie Hughes of Center, brother, Larry Jack Hughes and wife Tina of Joaquin; sister, Teresa Whiteside and husband Michael of Tenaha; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by husband, Ricky Cuello; sons, Terry Crocker and Kerry Crocker; grandsons, Noah Ramirez, Steve Crocker, and Wyatt Crocker; father, Jack Monroe Hughes; and brother, Wayne Hughes.

Honorary pallbearers will be Shane Whiteside, Shawn Whiteside, Braxton Hughes, Derrek Hughes, and Rusty Moore.

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

James Quinton Curry

James Quinton Curry, 76, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation held prior, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Dale Gannon will officiate. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.

Born November 8, 1947, in the Bethel Community of Logansport, Louisiana, James is the son of Solan Curry and Ruby Whitton Curry. He served in the United States Army and later went on to work as a welder for General Electric, retiring after 30+ years of service. Quinton loved riding Harley motorcycles with family and friends. He was a member of Stanley Church of Christ, where he served as song leader.

He is survived by his daughter, Shelley McDaniel and husband Jerry D. of Joaquin; grandchildren, Jace McDaniel of Joaquin, Addison McDaniel of Joaquin, and Sawyer McDaniel of Joaquin; sister, Bobbie Gannon and husband Jerry of Logansport, Louisiana; brother, Ted Curry of Logansport, Louisiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Curry; and parents, Solan Curry and Ruby Whitton Curry. Pallbearers will be Jace McDaniel, Sawyer McDaniel, Rocky Curry, Michael Curry, and Wesley Gannon.

A special thank you to Pine Grove Nursing Home family and friends for their compassionate care and support.

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

Jim Coulter

Jim Coulter, 87, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Center with Bro. Paul Silvey officiating.

Born July 15, 1936, in Center, Jim was the son of Jack Coulter and Jimmie Hughes Coulter. In 1955, Jim graduated from Joaquin High School. Following high school, he went to play football at Kilgore College. Shortly after, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and moved to San Diego, California. In 1956, he married his wife Barbara. After completing his service with the Marines, he returned to Joaquin to start a family where he worked as a welder in the oilfield. After many years working in the oilfield, he eventually retired. He was an Eagle Scout and a Past Master of Joaquin Masonic Lodge #856. He was a member of Joaquin Methodist Church. His favorite pastimes were riding around town visiting and joking. He was known for his witty personality and loved making people laugh. He would frequent Dean’s Hardware, Worsham’s Grocery, and Ram House. He loved watching football, finding something to work on in his shop, and helping others with various projects. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren.

He is survived by: Daughters: Terri Smith and husband Stevie Tammy Seymor Grandchildren: Cole Smith and wife Bailee Kristen Chumley and husband Rick Hunter Seymour and wife Emily Dakota Seymour and wife Avery Great grandchildren: Preslee Chumley Remi Chumley Mikelyn Smith Colt Seymour Everett Seymour Kessler Seymour Greats on the way, Stevie Kate Smith Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Jimmie Coulter; sister, Martha Anderson; and son-in-law, Shawn Seymour. Cole Smith, Rick Chumley, Hunter Seymour, Dakota Seymour, Scooter Gray, and Jason Gray will be pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Dean, Phil Worsham, Sam Watts, and Tommy Gray.

Joe Allen McSwain

Joe Allen McSwain, 89, of Center, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in his home. He was born on October 31, 1934, in Center, Texas, to the late Kermit A. McSwain and Cora Mae (Spells) McSwain. Funeral service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home, 420 San Augustine St., Center, Texas, with Bro. Tim Perkins officiating.

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday, December 23, 2023, beginning at 1PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

Joe was born and raised in Shelby County. He met the love of his life at the Champion office in which they both were employed. Joe married the love of his life, Becky Jean Luman, in 1961, The two had two wonderful children, Jonise and Leann. They raised their children in Shelby County. They spent over 14 years together before her passing in 1975. Joe retired from Center Plywood in 1996 with over 33 years of service. He loved his family, and was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Joe enjoyed farming, the outdoors, and playing dominoes. He loved the Lord and found great joy in studying God’s word.

He is survived by his daughters, Leann Baldwin and fiancé C.J. Foy Jonise Holley and husband Ronnie  Grandchildren, Megan Wiggins and husband Alex Loren Requena and husband Abraham Kassey Harkness Bryce Baldwin Bentlee Baldwin and fiancé Jacob Grant Great-Grandchildren, Wesley and Thomas Wiggins Adan, Phoenix, Clarity, and Axel Requena Braxton and Branton Harkness Special Nieces and Nephews, Sandy Maloy and husband Tim Kathy Carrington and husband Bubba Timmy Fancher Scotty Fancher and wife Nancy Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Becky McSwain; parents, Kermit and Cora Mae McSwain; sister, Jackie McSwain; nephew, Richard Fancher; and special friend, Dorothy Fausett.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

Naomi Joyce Verner Brimhall

Naomi Joyce Verner Brimhall, 74, of Bryan, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2023, in Angleton, Texas. She was born December 9, 1949, in Paris, Texas to the late James Walter Verner and late Velma Davis Verner.

  Funeral service will be held at 12PM on Monday, December 8, 2023, at New Hope Congregational Methodist church, Center.

Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11AM at the church. Naomi graduated from Center High School in 1968, followed by earning a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree at Stephen F Austin University. She taught elementary school for over 25 years in the Hearne and Bryan school districts before retiring. Naomi was a long-time member of the Church of the Nazarene in Bryan, Texas. She was a strong Christian who loved God and believed she was spared through several health crisis' so she could help others along the way. She developed and maintained many long-term friendships throughout her schools and church and neighborhood. Naomi's vibrant nature, smile and laugh were infectious, and she enjoyed time spent with her friends and family. She loved telling funny tales and making others laugh. Naomi met Ron Brimhall in Bryan, and they were married in May 1995. They had many adventures in their 25 years together. She was also very talented and possessed numerous skills, including pianist, playing at church and at home; seamstress, learning as a girl and making many of her siblings' clothes; and jewelry maker, learning as an adult how to use the tools; and always caring for friends, being concerned for others, and showing generosity. She had a sweet and beautiful soul. 

Naomi is survived by her sisters, Mary Mitchell of Nacogdoches, Jane (Merrell) Anderton of Sheffield, Alabama, Carolyn (Darren) Wines of Lake Jackson, Texas, sister-in-law Betty Verner of Lufkin, nephews and nieces, Craig (Shannon) Verner, Tim Verner, Wanda {Paul) Edwards, Sharon (Vance) Maddox, June (Glenn) Merritt, David (Suzie) Verner, Jason (Ashley) Verner, Matt (Sarah) Verner, Cynthia (Will) Pounds, Stephen Mitchell, and numerous great and great- great nephews and nieces.

In addition, Naomi gained six sons through marriage, Michael, Todd, Patrick, Tyson, Derek and Sean, and each of their families. 

Naomi is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Velma Verner, husband, Ronald M. Brimhall, brother and sister-in-law Kenneth and Laura Verner, brother, Gerald Verner, brother- in-law Roy Mitchell. 

Pallbearers serving will be O. C. Perez, Cliff Collard, Stacy Collard, Ernie Garcia, Merrell Anderton and Darren Wines. 

To send condolences or sign an online register, please visit www.mngumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Lee Stokes

Thomas Lee Stokes, 73, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, in Tenaha.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in
Center with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Dathan Triplett to officiate. Interment will follow at Strong
Cemetery in Huxley.
Born October 9, 1950, in Floresville, Thomas is the son of Marion Francis Stokes and Lillian Haiduk Stokes. At age 11, he moved to Longview and he continued to live in the East Texas area for the remainder of his life. Thomas
made a career in welding, which he enjoyed. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his children, Kathy Ann Allison-Stokes, David Michael Stokes and wife Melissa, Heather Lee
Stokes, and Holly Etheredge and husband Dillion; grandchildren, Justin, Samantha, Brandon, Katelyn, Seth,
Brayden, Maleek, Madilyn, and Dani.
Preceded in death by son, Tony Lee Stokes; daughter, Franshaire J. Stokes; and parents, Marion Francis Stokes and Lillian Haiduk Stokes.
Pallbearers will be David Stokes, Seth Stokes, Jody Romero, Brayden Etheredge, Clay Gunner, Justin Allison, and
Brandon Stokes.

Honorary pallbearer will be Ben Adkinson.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

 

Norman Gene McCauley

 

Norman Gene McCauley, 70, of Center, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on August 27, 1953, in Port Arthur, Texas, to the late Dale McCauley and Nancy (Clark) McCauley.

Graveside service will be held at 1PM on Thursday, December 12, 2023, at Short Cemetery, with Bro. Coby Trent Elliott officiating.

Norman was raised in Groves, Texas. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Norman proudly served his country through the United States Marines during Vietnam. He married the love of his life, Lori Laughlin, June 2, 1989. The two have spent over 34 wonderful years together. Norman retired from Entergy after many years as a lineman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and time spent outdoors. Another favorite was working cattle. Later in life he loved doing chores and housework around his home. Norman loved his family. He took great pride in providing for his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Lori McCauley Sons, Michael Gene McCauley and wife Stacy Dale Ray McCauley and wife Lindsey Yancy James McCauley and wife Ashley Charles William McCauley Mangum Funeral Home Laird Funeral Home, Inc. Daughter, Emily Jo Shields and husband Jesse Grandchildren, Hunter Dale McCauley Taylor LeAnne McCauley Dale “Trey” McCauley Evan Lane McCauley Raylan Jaymes Shields Remy Austen Shields Whitley Jo McCauley Violet Rae McCauley Great-grandchildren, River McCauley Carter McCauley Sisters, Sandra Theriot and husband Jeff Donna McCauley and husband Lee

Norman is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Nancy McCauley.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

Glenda Ann Boose

Funeral Service scheduled for: Ms. Glenda Ann Boose, age 60 of Garrison, TX; She was born October 13, 1963 to Lessie Copeland Sr. and Anna Pearl Grant Copeland in Woodlawn, Harrison county TX;

Ms. Glenda Ann Boose is preceded in death by her parents, her husband the late Johnny Boose.

Sisters, Jean Barnes and Josephine Ramsey; brothers James Jefferson, James Copeland, David Copeland, Roy Copeland and Lessie Copeland Jr.

Ms. Glenda Ann Boose departed this life, December 5, 2023, at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, TX;

She leaves to cherish her memories: daughters, Patti (Derick) Ratcliff of Center, TX; Thelma (Vernon) Mallory, Kisha (Justin) Burleigh both of Nacogdoches, TX; Melissa (Gabriel) Booker of Appleby, TX; Tina (Wyndell) Duncan of Mansfield, LA; Son Raymond (Daphne) Copeland of Garrison, TX; sisters, Marilyn Bryant of Garrison, TX; Dorothy Bryant of Woodlawn, TX and Denise Diggs of Longview, TX; brother, Larry Copeland of Marshall, TX; 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; Special aunt, Dorothy Copeland, DeSoto, TX; Special friends, Glenn and Janie Ramsey and Special cousin; Leo Johnson and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Service Saturday, December 16, 2023, 11:00 am, Sid D. Roberts Chapel, 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, TX with Rev. James D. Bell, Officiant, and Pastor Carl McClendon, Eulogist. Visitations will begin on Friday, December 15, 2023- 2:00p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, TX. Burial will be in New Liberty, Egypt Cemetery, Garrison, TX. Services Entrusted To Her Family of Professionals at: Sid Roberts Funeral Home 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 (936) 564-4351 “Where The Family Comes First”

Douglas Dean McDonald

Douglas Dean McDonald, 66, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, in Lufkin.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Keith Keele officiating. Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin. Born June 27, 1957, Douglas is the son of Joseph McDonald and Ruby Woolsey McDonald. He was a member of Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra McDonald of Tenaha; son, Jason McDonald and wife Michelle of Tenaha; grandchildren, Crystal Barbee and husband Dylan of Mabank, and Corey McDonald of Tenaha; great grandchildren, Eli Barbee and Adelin Barbee; brothers, Calvin McDonald and wife Tammy of Marshall, David McDonald and wife Pat of Tenaha, and Jimmy McDonald of Zwolle, Louisiana; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Preceded in death by parents, Joseph McDonald and Ruby Woolsey McDonald; brothers, Joseph McDonald and Alvin McDonald; and sister, Ann Lampley. Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

Shannon Spruiell

Shannon Spruiell, 57, of Gary, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Tyler. A private memorial service will be held at a later time. Born August 15, 1966, in Fort Worth, Shannon is the son of Billy Spruiell and Vivian Wynn Spruiell.

He is survived by his children, Ashley Kunkel of Center, Kenneth Windham Jr. and wife Silvia of Center, and Dustin Windham and wife Hollie of Nacogdoches; grandchildren, Nacole, Khloe, and Jace Kunkel of Center, Kenneth Windham III and Kayden Windham of Center, and Leighton Windham of Nacogdoches; former wife, Connie Smith of Center; brother, Randall Spruiell and wife Sherry of Grand Prairie; nephew, Kendall Spruiell of Grand Prairie; nieces, Cassidy Clark and husband Scott of Grand Prairie and Jocelyn Shaw of Grand Prairie; great nieces and nephews, Anna Bell and Violet Clark, Evan and Owen Shaw; numerous aunts and uncles; special uncle and aunts, Danny Michael and Joyce Danielson and Donna English.

Preceded in death parents, Billy Spruiell and Vivian Wynn Spruiell; brother, Ronald Spruiell.

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

Sammy Lavon Ontiveros

Sammy Lavon Ontiveros, 58, of Center, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2023, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on September 2, 1958, in San Augustine, Texas, to the late Leon Ontiveros and Ollie Mae (Scott) Ontiveros. Funeral services will be held at 12PM on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home, with Bro. Austin Boylen officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7PM on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Mangum Funeral Home.

Sammy was born in San Augustine. He spent some time in San Antonio and California before his family returned to Shelby County. Sammy enjoyed listening to music, watching football and wrestling. He was a chef. He loved cooking, especially cooking for his family. His pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. Sammy also enjoyed every opportunity to travel. He found great joy in spending time with and caring for his brother, Damon. They enjoyed a special brotherly bond like no other.

He is survived by his son, Austin Boylen and wife Alexis Daughter, Eva Boylen and husband Chris Brother, Mangum Funeral Home Laird Funeral Home, Inc. Damon Ontiveros Sister, Elane Stifflemire Grandchildren, Caleb Boylen Paije Manucy Chase Sams Lily Manucy Elijah Boylen Jeremiah Boylen Numerous nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon Jr. and Ollie Mae Scott Ontiveros; and brother-in-law, Eddie Stifflemire Sr.

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net . Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.

Reverend L. T. Morris

Funeral Service For Reverend L. T. Morris of Nacogdoches, TX Thursday, December 7, 2023 12 Noon Sunset Galilee Baptist Church 1609 Rayburn Dr. Nacogdoches, TX With Rev. Henry Simon, Pastor, Eulogist Visitations: Thursday, December 7, 2023 Sunset Galilee Baptist Church 1609 Rayburn Drive Nacogdoches, TX 11:00 am until 12 Noon Flowers can be delivered to: Sid Roberts Funeral Home 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 9:00 am until 5:00 p.m. Services Entrusted to His Family of Professionals At: Walker Funeral Homes 734 FM 1942, Crosby, TX 77532 c/o Sid Roberts Funeral Home- 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Ella Louise Oliphant Westbrook

Funeral Scheduled for: Mrs. Ella Louise Oliphant Westbrook, age 78 of San Augustine, TX; will be Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:00 am, location New Hope Baptist Church, San Augustine, TX With Rev. Jackie Garrett, Eulogist. Visitations will began on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, TX Burial will be in Countyline Cemetery, San Augustine, TX with Sid Roberts Funeral Home, under the directions of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, TX. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband Davy Jerry Westbrook, children: Sonia Straughter, Marcus Straughter, Monica Tanner (Bobby), Stephanie Straughter, Jerrick Straughter and David Westbrook; Brothers and Sisters; Linda Taylor (Joe) of Nash, TX; Laura Sanders of Pittsburgh, CA, Jerry Sanders Sr. (Brenda) Warner Robins, GA; Alvin Sanders (Jeannette, of Stockton, CA and Johnny Sanders, of Nash, TX; 22 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.

Services Entrusted To Her Family of Professionals at: Sid Roberts Funeral Home 3535 S.E. Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 (936) 564-4351 or Fax (936) 564-4933 Email: sidrobertsfh@yahoo.com

Flossie Estelle McDonald Radcliff

Flossie Estelle McDonald Radcliff, ?89, of Center, Texas passed away at her home on November 24, 2023. She was born April 7, 1934 near Gilt Edge, TN to sharecropper parents John Curtis McDonald and Nannie Mae Jones McDonald, and was one of twelve children. They later moved to Sledge, MS where the family continued sharecropping. Their nearest neighbors at Sledge were the Pride family. Miss Flossie used to tell of seeing their son Charley “always out on that porch trying to learn to play a guitar.” Turns out, he did pretty well.

On July 21, 1951, “Miss Flossie” married her loving and devoted husband, Tom. Together they raised three sons who survive them: Thomas of Logansport, LA; Michael of Memphis, TN and Donald of Center, TX. Tom passed away in 2009; he and Miss Flossie leave four beloved grandchildren: Shelby, Kelly, Stephen and Leigh Ann, their spouses, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Although she never attended formal school, Miss Flossie was a voracious reader, and taught all her boys how to read and write before they entered first grade. Along with a career as a mother and housewife, she proudly earned her GED in her fifties. From the time she was a child, Miss Flossie loved, raised and cared for animals of all kinds...especially farm animals.

In lieu of flowers or other gifts the family requests donations in her honor be made to: Heifer International (Heifer.org).

The family wishes to send special thanks to the fantastic staff of Nacogdoches Medical Center, Shelby E.D., and Hospice of East Texas for their loving care over the recent past. In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Radcliff has been cremated and no service will be held. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. Mangum Funeral Home, Center

Yvonne Harris Permenter

Yvonne Harris Permenter (91) passed away at Pine Grove Nursing Center after a long illness on December 3.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior at the First Methodist Church of Center, officiated by Malcom Monroe and Mary Lynn Tinkle. The interment will be at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Yvonne was born May 17, 1932 in Center. Her father was Austin Harris, and her mother was Ruby Green Harris. She lived most of her life in very close proximity to her birthplace. After she graduated from Center High School at the age of 16, she went to Houston. There she married in 1949 Elvin Permenter, a Huxley boy. This marriage would last for 61 years.

Yvonne Permenter was preceded in death by her husband Elvin, by her parents, by a sister Maggie Harris Strebeck, and by three stepsiblings, Marguerite Harris Kiss, Robert Harris, and Monroe Harris. She is survived by one sister, Johnnye Kraemer of Center.

Much of Yvonne’s life was dedicated to the dairy/cattle farm that she and Elvin maintained. But she also spent many hours with her grandchildren, and later, with her great-grandchildren. That time included many horse shows and rodeos, many ball games, and lots of daisy-picking. But she also gave many years to the service of the First Methodist Church. Besides lots of church camps, lots of field trips, and many pans of chicken spaghetti, her service included her serving as a Sunday School teacher, MYF leader, Bereavement Committee chairperson, acolyte director, church secretary, diaconal minister and as a third and fourth grade director at Lakeview Camp. Yvonne spoke of all these times with fond remembrance. She also worked several years as the office manager at General Shelters of Texas before her “retirement”.

Yvonne was most proud of her two children. James Permenter (Butch) and his wife Deb live in Granbury, TX. Belinda Loftice and her husband Matt live in Center. James’s family is Michelle Permenter and Julianne Horst of Center, April Miller and her husband Kevin of Melissa, TX, and Crystal Crews of Midland. Belinda’s children are John Stirman and his wife Robin of Richmond, TX, and Megan Holt and her husband Wayne of Center. Yvonne’s great-grandchildren are Campbell Beck, Austin Miller, Jake Miller, Madison Stirman, Luke Stirman, Lynleigh Holt, and Rhett Holt. Pallbearers are Wayne Holt, Tim Kraemer, Tom Kraemer, Kevin Miller, John Stirman, and Rick Strebeck.

Please consider any donations be made to the First Methodist Church of Center. All of Yvonne’s friends and “church kids” are invited to this celebration of her life. Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

Charles Christopher Goodwin

Hicks Mortuary is announcing graveside service for Mr. Charles Christopher Goodwin (68). Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 10:00 AM at St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in the Africa Community. Mr. Goodwin was born on April 23, 1955, in Center, Texas to Eddie Ruth Goodwin and the late C.W. Randall. Charles passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Pinegrove Nursing Facility. Pastor Marlin Cloudy will be officiating.

Charles is survived by: Son: Sekederick McCoy (Jarrien) and LaChadwrick Barnes of Houston, Texas Mother: Eddie Ruth Goodwin of Center, Texas Grandchildren: ShaKobie McCoy, Ebonie Williams McCoy and Jayce A. McCoy, Shaderick Barnes, Darell Barnes, and Asia Barnes Great-grandchildren: Khloe McCoy and Trey- Kash McCoy Siblings: Sandra Goodwin, John Wayne Goodwin (Toleshia), Lolita Randall, Deborah Randall, Kenneth Randall, and Joyce Nelson (Minister James Nelson)

Visitation: Hicks Chapel on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from the hours of 12:00 Noon- to 6:00 PM Interment: St John Baptist Church (Africa Community) Center, Texas 75935 Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935 Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net

Audrey Taylor

Audrey Taylor, 101, of Center, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.

Born August 26, 1922, in Shelby County, Audrey is the daughter of Eddie Watson and Ona Brown Watson. On February 17, 1940, Audrey married the love of her life, William Ramsey Taylor, and the two were married for 47 years. Audrey loved flowers, working in her yard, and her church family at Hillcrest Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Chris Taylor and wife Cyndi; grandsons, Dusty Taylor and Cody Taylor and wife Elissa; great grandchildren, Kypton Taylor and Madyx Taylor; special nieces, Olivia Deaton and husband Charles and Linda Hannah and husband Mike; great niece, Michelle Deaton.

Preceded in death by husband, William Ramsey Taylor; parents, Eddie Watson and Ona Brown Watson; sisters, Iris Taylor, Verna Hull, and Ruth Auberry; and brother, W.C. Watson.

A special thank you to the staff of Focused Care Nursing Home for their compassionate care.

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

LaCresia Denise Bennefield

NAME: LaCresia Denise Bennefield AGE: 54

ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Friday, Dec 1, 2023, Lufkin, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH : February 14, 1969, San Augustine, TX

DATE / TIME OF SERVICE: Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023, 11:00am

PLACE OF SERVICE: White Rock Baptist Church, San Augustine County, Texas DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, 5-8 pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas OFFICATING: Bro. Sheldon Hardy BURIAL: Corinth Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: James Vernon Bennefield MOTHER: Linda Faye (Sowell)

OCCUPATION: Healthcare - CNA

SURVIVED BY: Father: Vernon Bennefield of San Augustine Sons: Kenny Sherman and husband Stephen of Bossier City, La. Chris Wheeler and wife April of Lufkin Grandchildren: Paige Sherman, Conner Smith Sister: Karla Blackwell Fiance’: Terry Hudgens Host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

**Preceded in death by mother Linda Faye Bennefield; sister Belinda Ann Bennefield

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

Hugh L. Daw

Hugh L. Daw, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Martin Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow at Daw Cemetery in the Ashton Community of Joaquin.

Born February 20, 1943, in Joaquin, Hugh was the son of Waymon Daw and Euna Seago Daw. In 1961, Hugh graduated from Joaquin High School. Following high school, he went to work on off shore drilling rigs in South Louisiana. He later expanded his career in the oil field, where he worked in Bahrain, Dubai, and Indonesia. He lived and worked all over the United Arab Emirates, and traveled to several different countries, always saying he had been around the world twice. After five years of working overseas, he returned to South Louisiana. He eventually came home to Joaquin to raise his family. When the oil field went belly up in the eighties, he made a new career in the trucking business, owning his own fleet of trucks and becoming the VP of Fleetwood Trucking. Upon his retirement, he pursued his hobbies in the world of rodeo, which he loved, by raising bucking bulls. His other favorite pastimes were traveling once a year to Colorado to elk hunt with family and friends, which he did for over thirty years. He loved cattle, riding backroads with his beloved dogs, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughters, Joel Bumback and husband Mike and Dawn Hutchins and husband Jacob; grandchildren, Tyler McSwain and wife Peyton, Bailee Smith and husband Cole, Dawson Kay and wife Alex, Deakon Kay, Harlow Hutchins, Michael Bumback Jr. and wife Chelsea, and Luke Bumback; great grandchildren, Landry McSwain, John Tyler McSwain, Paxton McSwain, Brynn Bumback, Mikelyn Smith, and greats on the way, Dax Kay, and Stevie Kate Smith; nieces and nephews, Barry Baker, Dale Baggett, Tracy Thorndyke, Rhonda Gregston, Susan Hughes, Carey Colotta, Mitzi Matthews, and Barbara Richards; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Hazel Brittain, Ella Manshack, and Pete Baggett; and beloved mother of his children, Joyce Noble.

Preceded in death by parents, Waymon Daw and Euna Seago Daw; sisters, Patty Kupnicki, Virginia Baker, and Maurice Westbrook; and son-in-law, John Paul McSwain.

Pallbearers will be Dawson Kay, Deakon Kay, Tyler McSwain, Mike Bumback, Jacob Hutchins, and Michael Kay.

Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Oates, Ricky Lawrence, John Paul Lawson, Darrell Alford, and Clifford Hamilton. Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com

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