Norvell Holt, 97, of Center, Texas, passed away on February 26, 2018 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on June 28, 1920 in Center to Henry David Spells and Mineola Fletcher Spells. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

 

Norvell grew up in Center and was known by everyone around as “Peewee.” She had to leave school in the eighth grade because her family needed her at home. Norvell helped to take care of her eight siblings each day, cooking, cleaning, and tending to their needs. From a young age, she learned what it meant to be selfless and caring, and those traits stayed with her throughout her life. She had a true servant’s heart and never thought twice about extending a helping hand wherever it was needed. After leaving home, Norvell went to work for Citizen’s Bank in Center where she was head bookkeeper there. She retired after 27 years with the bank. The most precious moments in Norvell’s life were spent surrounded by family and friends. Whether it was cooking amazing cuisine or enjoying a game of 42, the laughter and love shared within the walls of her home will be treasured forever. Norvell was a member of the Hurst Street Church of Christ in Center. 

 

Norvell is survived by her sons, Jay Williams and wife, Dee of Center and Ronald Williams and wife, Jean of Nacogdoches; sister, Leola Eaves of Center; grandchildren, Erin Williams of Nacogdoches, Stephanie Williams of Bentonville, Arkansas, Stephen Williams and wife, Tanya of Center and Shay Williams and wife, Bonnie of Pharr; and nine great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, AJ Williams and Ira “Harry” Holt; parents, Henry and Mineola Spells; seven siblings; and grandson, Chris Williams.

 

Pallbearers Stephen Williams, Shay Williams, Tristan Williams, Zachary LeBouff, David Eaves, and Wendell Williams.

 

Honorary pallbearer will be Bobby Spells.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Sunny Glen Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1373, San Benito, Texas 78586.

 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

 

 

Johnny Mack Brown, 65, of Tenaha, TX passed away February 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1952 in Spiro, OK to Lee Roy & Viola Brown. 

 

Johnny Mack was drafted to the Army where he graduated top in his class at sniper school & went on to become a Paratrooper. While serving in the Vietnam War, he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal after surviving malaria & 9 days in a coma. 

 

He was a jack of all trades with a work ethic like none other. A great provider & protector, always doing what he can to help others. His charismatic personality always made for exciting & interesting conversations. He will truly be missed by many. 

 

He is survived by his daughters Shannon Ritter of Humble, TX; Amy Kennedy and husband, Dusty of Searcy, AR; Kim Headly and husband, Brian of Stuttgart, AR; Amber Savoy and husband, Joshua of Houston, TX. 

 

Siblings Dorothy Ables and husband, Curtis; Alice Marshall and husband Willie Ray; Roy Thomas Brown and wife, Opal; Lewis Ray Brown and wife, Linda; Ruth Hollis and husband, Gene; David Brown and wife, Jeanette. 

 

Grandchildren Casey Henrikson, Brandon Bradley, Justin Headly, Derrick Willis, Ariana Arredondo, Hannah Willis, Illianna Kennedy, Mariah Savoy, Simona Kennedy, Avalon Ritter, & Mackenzie Savoy. 

 

Great-Grandchildren Brylee & Sawyer Barks. 

 

And many nieces & nephews.  

 

Memorial will be held at his residence on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 1 p.m. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Myoe Min, 28, of Center, Texas, passed away on February 19, 2018 in Center. He was born on January 12, 1990 in Myanmar. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be held prior to service time from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.

 

Myoe moved to the United States in 2007 and went straight to work in Arizona and then Iowa before moving to Texas. He began working for Tyson in 2015. Myoe was not afraid to get his hands dirty and was an extremely hard working individual. A large part of his motivation was family. He did all that he could to help support his parents, brothers and sisters that still live in Myanmar. He was so proud of one of brothers in Myanmar, Naing Naing Puang, who graduated from college. Myoe stood behind him in this accomplishment and did what he could to help get him through that journey. Although he worked hard, he also enjoyed taking a break and playing or watching soccer with his family and friends here in the states. Myoe was a very quiet and reserved young man, but he loved his family beyond words and will be dearly missed. 

 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

 

 

Freddie Barnes Jr. 68 passed away on the February 14th in Polk County, TX.  His services are scheduled for Saturday February 24th in San Augustine with Tony Barnes officiating.  Burial will be in the Mosaic Cemetery in San Augustine.

 

He is survived by:

 

Siblings: Robert Barnes Eddie, Barnes, Jeffery Robinson, Vernon Holman, Dennis Barnes, Dwyanes Barnes, Theresa Larkins, Lucy McBride, Esther Banks, Belinda Teel, Stephanie Matlock, Oskarina Lane, Clemmietina Miller, Dorthy Bluford, Lawarence Barnes

 

Children: Rhonda Barnes-Swayzer, Shavonne Adams Barnes

 

Parent: Bobbie Barnes 

 

6 Grandchildren

 

 

 

Doris Mabel Hardy Loggins, 92, was born on February 6, 1926, and went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2018. 

 

Doris was the daughter of Edna (Cox) and Curtis Johnson Hardy.  Doris married the love of her life, Louis Leon Loggins on February 2, 1953, and together they resided in San Augustine and raised their children.  Doris was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family, attending singings at church, and gardening.  Together, she and her husband worked the land raising livestock and truck farming.  Doris never met a stranger and was an active member of Rosevine Missionary Baptist Church until her illness.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who served her family selflessly.

 

 

Doris is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Martha (Thomas) Johnson of Lufkin, Patricia (Robert) Beard of Livingston, Shirley (Roy) Reynolds of Lufkin, Judy (Rod) Cramer of Tyler, Barbara Wesley of Lufkin, sons Robert Loggins of Lufkin and Bill Loggins; Sisters: Jo Hardy (Johnny) Trahan, Ople Hardy (Truman) Hyden, Diane Hardy (Clivey) Sullivan, and sister-in law Mary Hardy, Brothers: Marlin (Lanell) Hardy, Paul (Linda) Hardy, and Jimmy (Peggy) Hardy.

 

 

Doris had ten grandchildren all who loved her very much.  Melissa (Jeff) Haney, Kevin (Amy) Gregston, James Beard, Brandi Booth, Shanna Powers, Ryan (Shelley) Reynolds, Christi (Chris) Berling,  Jason Wesley, Phillip Loggins, Paige (Shane) Dykes.  Sixteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

 

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sisters: Bobbie Jean Engelman, Elaine Patterson (Hoyt); brothers: Earl Hardy (Evalena) and Marvin Hardy, and brother-in-law Maurice Tyre; Brothers and sisters-in-law: Sam and Lizzie Loggins, Horace and Virgie Lee Loggins, J.B. and Louise Loggins,  Pat Loggins and Willie Mae Loggins Collier, Altie Loggins Wright, Temple and Leona Loggins, Ethel Doyen, and Abbie Ford.

 

 

 

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Matthew 11:28

 

 

Funeral services for Doris Loggins will be 2 p.m., Sunday, February 25, 2018  at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine.  The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at Wyman Roberts.  Interment will follow in the Chinquapin Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chinquapin Cemetery Association, PO Box 153014, Lufkin, TX 75915 or The Joseph House, PO Box 150554, Lufkin, TX 75915.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bronice McDonald Curtis, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Colonial Pines in San Augustine.  Visitation will be held Friday, February 23, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CST at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will also be held at Watson & Sons at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018, with Bro. Mike Fodge and Bro. B.A. Morris officiating.  Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.

 

Mrs. Curtis, born on March 7, 1930, was a lifelong resident of Shelbyville. She graduated from Shelbyville High School and was later employed by Bruce Hardwood Floors where she ultimately retired with 30 years of service.  Mrs. Curtis’ hobbies included cooking, canning, feeding and taking care of the cows as well as spending time with friends and family.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther J. and Cassie Corene McDonald and brothers, Nolan and Marlon McDonald.  Mrs. Curtis is lovingly remembered by her three children MaryAnn (and husband Kenneth) Gordon of Clear-Lake, Glenda (and husband Dennis) Durdin of Shelbyville and son Doug Curtis of Shelbyville; brothers, Howard and Gordan McDonald; sisters Garvis Raborn, Jean Risinger and Belva Hoffman.  Mrs. Curtis or “MeMaw” will also be fondly loved and remembered by her four grandchildren, Shelly Jackson (and husband Elmer), Les Perkins, Lesli Perkins and Mandy Durdin (and fiancé Donny Morse); four great-grandchildren and two great-great granddaughters.  Mrs. Curtis was respected and loved by many others to include nieces, nephews and precious friends throughout her life.  She was a member of West Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church in Shelbyville. 

 

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to West Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Maxine Parker, 5462 CR 2798, Shelbyville, Texas 75973 or Wimberly Cemetery, c/o Mack O’Rear, 11466 FM 2694, Shelbyville, Texas 75973. The family would also like to recognize and express their gratitude to the staff at Colonial Pines as well as Affinity Hospice Care for their compassionate love and care.  

 

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

 

 

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

 

Robert grew up in the Deepwater Addition in Pasadena, Texas and went to school at Deer Park ISD until his family moved to Paxton in 1971. Robert attended Tenaha High School where he became very active in the FFA program. He graduated from with the THS Class of 1977 and afterward, went to work for the power company in Tatum. Robert continued onto a variety of jobs that would take him all over the state. The one occupation that he enjoyed most was as a pipeline surveyor. He was excited to learn how to use computers to complete the surveys and being outdoors was always of interest to him, so the combination made his job more fulfilling. 

 

In 2016, Robert had a major health set-back requiring him to have a heart valve replacement and double by-pass surgery. After regaining his strength, he moved to Carthage; however, his health never quite recovered. 

 

Robert is survived by his children, Ashley Chandler and husband, Ryan of Center, Colton Thompson and wife, Briana of Center, and Sara Barbee and husband, Clay of Center; mother, Lillie Mae Townsend; sister, Elizabeth McCoy and husband, Mike of Houston; mother of his children, Shelley Porter of Center; and grandchildren, Drake Lutz, Racyn Chandler, Jace Thompson, Hallie Barbee and Chayton Barbee.

 

He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Thompson; brother, Harold “Buster” Thompson, Jr.; and sister, Nancy Thompson.

 

Pallbearers will be Ryan Chandler, Carl Thompson, Whitton Thompson, Scooter Thompson, Chip Robertson and David Harvey.

 

The family requests that memorial donations be made to Hermann Memorial Hospital NICU: 

Memorial Hermann Foundation

929 Gessner, Suite 2650

Houston, Texas 77024

 

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

 

 

Calvin Kimbrough, 84, of Arlington, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, in Arlington.  

 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Rob Merriman and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.

 

Mr. Kimbrough was born August 8, 1933, in Shelbyville, to Claborne Kimbrough and Pearl Forman.  He served in the United States Navy from 1950 until 1954.  His hobbies included gardening and woodcarving.  Mr. Kimbrough was a member of Shelbyville First Baptist Church.

 

He is survived by

Children:

Terri Devine and spouse, William E. Dowden, of Arlington, Texas

Tanya Businelle and spouse, Douglas

Calvin Kimbrough II of Farmington, Missouri

 

Devoted Companion: Eva Fuller of Logansport, Louisiana

 

Grandchildren:

Amie Vaughn

Christopher Devine

Ellen Kimbrough

Vincent Duval

Zach Kimbrough

 

Great Grandchildren:

Ryan Vaughn 

Noah Vaughn

 

Brothers:

Marion Kimbrough

Jimmy Spies

Billie Spies

 

Numerous nieces and nephews

 

A host of other family and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Wife: Sue Derr Kimbrough

Brother: Thaddaeus Kimbrough

 

Pallbearers will be William E. Dowden, Jimmy Herron, Calvin Kimbrough II, Randy Derr, Billie Spies, Richard Kimbrough.  Honorary pallbearer will be Tommy Doggett.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jack G. Yates, 85, of Center, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, in Center.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Todd Jenkins and Bro. Glen Jones officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

 

Mr. Yates was born March 1, 1932, in Shelbyville, to Robert Alvie Yates and Mary Carroll Yates.  Following his retirement from Hallmark, Mr. Yates spent time hunting, gardening, working in the yard and drinking coffee with his friends around town.  His favorite time was time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Mr. Yates was a member of Sardis Pentecostal Church in the Sardis Community of Shelby County.

 

He is survived by

 

Wife of 66 years: Helen M. Yates of Center

 

Children:

Joyce Hendricks and husband, Verbon, of Huxley

Billy Yates and wife, Janet, of Center

Terry Yates and wife, Linda, of Houston

 

Grandchildren:

Kim Cater and husband, Jeff, of Joaquin

Luke Hendricks and wife, Carriston, of Huxley

Samantha Ranft and husband, Brant, of Waco

Jeremy Yates of Huxley

Steven Rader and wife, Dana, of Houston

Allison Krepel and husband, Brandon, of St. Louis, Missouri

Amanda Kirby and husband, Kris, of Center

Landon Oliver and wife, Rita, of Center

Charla Warr and husband, Matt, of Center

 

Great Grandchildren:

Jackson

Jayden

Jaylee

Kyleigh

Kayson

Kale

Jaycee

Colton

Miles

Macy

Makayla

Mason

Jamie

Clay

Madison

Slade

Sawyer

Kaylee

Brooklyn

Lily

 

Brothers: 

Carroll Yates of Center

Jimmy Yates and wife, Billie, of Royce City

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Robert Alvie Yates and Mary Carroll Yates

Sisters: Merlene Weaver, Ruth David, Mary Jane Cook, Johnnie Yates

 

Pallbearers will be Luke Hendricks, Brant Ranft, Jeff Cater, Jeremy Yates, Jayden Cater and Jackson Cater.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Jones, Glen Jones, Bobby Chandler, Rev. Ed McRae, Clifford Lightfoot, Terry Allen, Michael Allen and Bobby Watson.

 

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

 

 

Bobby L. Welch, 61, of Palm Springs, California, passed away December 20, 2017, at his home after a lengthy illness.

 

Bobby’s wishes were to be cremated.  He will be laid to rest at Blair Cemetery in Timpson, Texas.

 

Bobby was born November 27, 1956, to Malcolm and Marilyn Haywood Welch of the Stockman Community.

 

He is survived by:

 

Mother: Marilyn Griffin of Carthage, Texas

 

Brothers: 

Larry S. Welch and wife, Fran, of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Jimmy Welch and wife, Marilyn, of Center, Texas

 

Sisters:

Delois Blackwell and husband, Frank, of Nacogdoches, Texas

Rebecca Strong and husband, Bobby, of Carthage, Texas

 

Many close family members

 

Preceded in death by

Spouse: Anthony “Tony” Janeé

Sons: Jeffery Lynn Welch, Timothy James Welch

 

 

 

Darrin Ray Sorrells, 46, of Nacogdoches, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, in Houston.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Garrison Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Crispin Bradsher, Bro. David Woodard and Bro. John Spurgeon officiating.  Interment will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery in Garrison.

 

Mr. Sorrells was born May 6, 1971, in Dallas, to Donald Ray Sorrells and Evvie Lorraine Hamilton Sorrells. His hobbies included fishing and operating his equipment.  Mr. Sorrells favorite times were those spend with his kids.

 

He is survived by

Wife: Christy Sorrells of Nacogdoches

 

Daughters:

Samantha Sorrells of Lufkin

Rebecca Sorrells of Lufkin

 

Mother: Evvie Sorrells of Lufkin

 

Sister: Shelley Morgan and husband, Clyde, of Nacogdoches

 

Numerous nieces and nephews

 

A host of friends

 

Preceded in death by

Son: Jacob Ray Sorrells

Father: Donald Ray Sorrells 

Brother: Donnie Joe Sorrells

 

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

 

 

 

Garner and Son Mortuary would like to announce the death and services for:

 

DOB: 03/16/1944 DOD:  02/14/2018

 

Mrs. Alice Faye Garrett Grace, age 73, of Hemphill, Texas.  Mrs. Grace passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at North Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas.

   

 

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday, February 24, 2018

1:00 p.m.

Macedonia Baptist Church, Hemphill, Texas

Internment: Macedonia Cemetery, Hemphill, Texas

Pastor Joe Gilbert Officiating Minister

  

VISITATION 

 

Friday, February 23, 2018

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

Garner & Son Mortuary Chapel

 

SUVIVORS

 

2 Sons Kenneth Grace of Hemphill, Texas

Jarl Grace (Tykisha) of San Antonio, Texas

 

2 Daughters Carla Grace Robertson of Pflugerville, Texas

Vashti Grace of Arlington, Texas

 

4 Grandchildren

 

4 Brothers Melvin Garrett, Jr. of Houston, Texas

William Garrett of Houston, Texas

W. C. Garrett of Hemphill, Texas

Ronald Haley Garrett of Houston, Texas

 

6 Sisters Wanda Joseph (Carl) of Baton Rouge, LA

Carolyn Barrett of Katy, Texas

Barbra Hoyle (James) of Hemphill, Texas

Dorothy Garrett of Longview, Texas

Sandra Henderson of Katy, Texas

Sheila Walker (Tony) of Del Valley, Texas

 

Host of other relatives and friends

 

 

William Lee “Bishop” Samford, 88, of Center, Texas, passed away on February 17, 2018 in Center. He was born on May 3, 1929 in Center to Clarence Mae Samford and Polly Ford Samford. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Rev. Karen Jones officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

 

As a teenager he worked at the Rio Movie Theater selling popcorn for Mr. George Smith. After graduation from Center High School, he worked several years with his family’s business, Samford’s Grocery and Tourist Courts. After moving to Nederland in the 1950’s, he worked for Goodrich Rubber and Chemical Company as a plant manager until his retirement. 

 

He and his wife, Janell returned to Center in the 1980’s where they settled on the family farm. Throughout his life, he enjoyed ranching and tending his cattle, hayfields and tree farm.

He was an avid cat-fisherman, spending much time on the Sabine River and then later, making yearly trips to South Texas and the Rio Grande area to fish with his brother, Ben and old friends. 

 

He was a life-long member of the local Masonic Lodge and First United Methodist Church.

William is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 62 years, Janell Shofner Samford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hugh and Lamerle Fleming, Prentice and Jenell Shofner, Bobbie Shofner and Darrell Shofner; niece, Toni Alford and her son, Cody Alford.

 

He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jerry Pinkston; grandsons, Jordan Pinkston and Ryan and Kristen Pinkston; great-grandsons, Greyson and Garrett Pinkston, all of Center; sister-in-law, Bette Samford of Center; brother and sister-in-law, Jarrell and Tommie Shofner of Jasper; nieces and nephews, C.A. Samford, Jerry Fleming, Jeb Shofner, Nathan Shofner, Johnny Shofner, Prentice Shofner, Jr., Penny Todd Mary Sims, John Shofner, Jenny Holt, Billy Shofner, and Glenn Shofner; as well as a host of great nieces and great nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Center, Texas. 

 

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

 

 

 

Margarita Mendoza Jimenez, 39, of Center, Texas, passed away on February 16, 2018 in Center. She was born on January 7, 1979 in Mexico to J. Merced Jimenez and Carmen Martinez. Funeral mass will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 19, 2018 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center with celebrant, Father Nelson. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rosary at 7:00 PM. 

 

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

 

 

Margarita Mendoza Jimenez, 39, de Center, Texas, falleció el 16 de Febrero, 2018 en Center. Ella nació el 7 de Enero del 1979 en Mexico, hija del señor J. Merced Jimenez y la señora Carmen Martinez. Misa fúnebre será a las 2:00 PM el Lunes, 19 de Febrero, 2018 en la Iglesia Católica de San Tere en Center con Padre Nelson oficiando. Entierro seguirá en Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitación será 5:00 PM a 7:00 PM en Domingo, 18 de Febrero 2018 en la capilla de Mangum Funeral Home con Rosario a las 7:00 PM.

 

Enviar condolencias o firmar un registro en línea, por favor visite www.mangumfh.net. 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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

Willie Mae “Polly” Snider, 93, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in Houston.

 

A private family graveside service will be held.

 

Mrs. Snider was born October 8, 1924, in Shelby County, to Frank Chambliss and Eva Bonner Chambliss.  She loved quilting, crossword puzzles and working in her yard.

 

She is survived by

Son: Jonathan Snider and wife, Jana, of Houston, Texas

 

Daughter: Deborah Bechman and husband, William, of Wallkill, New York

 

Grandchildren:

Jalena Snider

Jaylyn Snider

 

Brothers:

Frank Chambliss and wife, Jeanette

James Chambliss and wife, Faye

 

Preceded in death by

Husband: Fred Snider

Parents: Frank Chambliss and Eva Bonner Chambliss

 

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

 

 

 

 

Thomas passed away Sunday February 11, 2018.

 

Funeral:  Saturday, February 17, 2018 @ 10:00 at Newbirth Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas Texas

 

Burial:  Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 4:00 in Lane Town Cemetery

 

 

Ruby Lee Wiley Hammers, 103, of Shreveport, Louisiana and formerly of Timpson, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2018 in Shreveport. She was born on September 1, 1914 in Slocum, Alabama to R.M. Wiley and Annie Wingate Riley. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson, Texas. A visitation will be held prior to service time from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

 

 

 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

 

 

 

 

Funeral Services for Tommie Jean Hancock Hudson Bass, age 88 of Garrison will be held Friday, February 16th, 2018, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel in Timpson. Visitation with family is set for 1:00 with service to begin at 2:00. Tommie transitioned to her heavenly home on February 14th, 2018

 

Tommie is survived by daughters Sharon Samford and husband Mac of Timpson, and Ginger W. Voorheese of Bullard, and son, Joseph Hudson and wife Becky of Monroe, Louisiana, Additional survivors include grandsons, Jason Samford and wife Christine of Porter, and Andrew Worsham and wife Tiffany of Nacogdoches, along with five great-grandchildren Turner Edwards, Caroline Edwards, Camron Samford, Wesley Samford, and Quint Middlebrook. 

 

Tommie was one of eight children born to Carlos Hancock and Lucille Dorsey Hancock of the Rose Hill Community on November 27, 1929. Surviving brothers include Charles (Chuck) Hancock of Nacogdoches, Jim Hancock and wife Sophia of Lufkin, Al (Bud) Hancock and wife Betty of Garrison and George Hancock and wife Laura of Lufkin. Surviving sisters are Frances Williams and husband Charles of Center, Patricia Pratt and husband Buddy of San Augustine, and one sister in law, JoAnn Hancock of Gary.

 

Tommie spoke often and most fondly of the life and the love she shared with her siblings and parents while growing up on the farm. 

 

Tommie is preceded in death by husband Lem H. Hudson, brother, Calvin Hancock, sister in law Mavis Hancock, and two grand daughters, Brandi Edwards and Amy Middlebrook.

 

Serving as pallbearers are Chris Hancock, Kirk Yarbrough, Kraig Yarbrough, Andrew Worsham, Jason Samford, Turner Edwards, Nathan Hunnicutt, and Brian Nolan.

 

Much appreciation is expressed to the Garrison Nursing Home, Tommie’s home for ten years, with much love extended to their residents, whom Tommie loved dearly. 

 

Internment will be in the Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.

 

In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to do so, may make a donation in her name at Austin Bank 352 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas 75975.

 

 

 

NAME    MR. DELMAR WILBURN                                       AGE:   82    

 

ADDRESS:   SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS  

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:       02/08/2018, SAN AUGUSTINE

      

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :         04/06/1935, CARTER COUNTY, KY.

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE;      SERVICE NOT SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME

 

PLACE OF SERVICE:    

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:   

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:           

 

OFFICIATING:    

 

BURIAL:        

 

FATHER:    TAYLOR WILBURN                     MOTHER:     ALLIE ALMEDA HUTCHINSON 

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:   DISABLED  

 

SURVIVED BY:  

 

NEPHEWS:  RICKY WILBURN OF MAN, WEST VIRGINIA & TEDDY WILBURN OF NASHVILLE, TN.

NIECES: SANDRA MOTT & GLORIA MCDANIEL - BOTH OF SAN AUGUSTINE

GREAT-NIECES: CRSTAL ALLRED & HUSBAND RYAN OF HUNTING; KIM MOTT OF NACOGDOCHES;ASHLEY WHITESIDE & HUSBAND JONATHAN OF CENTER; KELSEY MOSLEY OF NACOGDOCHES; KLOEE PEREZ OF SAN AUGUSTINE; TINA SMITH & FIANCE' TYDELL MIMS, JR. OF FLORIDA

 

GREAT-NEPHEWS: TAYLOR PEREZ & WIFE ALLIE OF SAN AUGUSTINE; MICHAEL PEREZ OF SAN AUGUSTINE; DARRELL SMITH & WIFE CHRISTEEN OF FLORIDA

 

HE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS, ALLIE & TAYLOR WILURN; SISTER, IRENE MCDANIEL;

ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER BROTHERS & SISTERS; AND SPECIAL PERSON, MARVIN MARK

MOTT.

 

THE FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE "SPECIAL THANKS" TO HEART TO HEART 

HOSPICE AND COLONIAL PINES  HEALTHCARE .

 

 

Online Obituary and Condolences Posted at www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com

Arrangements under the direction of 

WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME

316 W.COLUMBIA     SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS      PHONE #936-275-2311

FAX # 936-275-0034

 

Wilfred H. Harris, 87, of Timpson, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Timpson.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson, Texas with Bishop Neal Cox and Dennis Cox, officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 6:00-8:00pm at Taylor Funeral Home.

 

Wilfred H. Harris was born on June 19, 1930 to William and Meriam Beckham Harris in Garrison, Texas.  He graduated Garrison High School and went into the Air Force in 1951, where he served 8 years.  He then attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where he attained an Ag Degree. He then worked as a loan officer for Production Credit for 9 years.  He then returned home to raise cattle and kids.  He spent many years working hard at custom bailing square hay bales with his wife, Mary Lynn.  When the rolled hay balers came out, he was one of the first to offer rolled hay to his customers.  Wilfred was also a master welder and could build anything with pipe & steel and helped others learn the welding trade.  He was also a carpenter and he and his uncle Junie Harris worked together to build the house that he and his wife, Mary, lived in at the time of his passing, for the past 43 years.  Wilfred was always a fun-loving prankster, who would bring a turtle into the house and hide It under a pillow in the bed, knowing that Mary Lynn would find it when she made the beds.  He would take all his kids and nieces and nephews frog gigging and shut the light off and take off running in the dark, hollering “Watch out for that snake!”  It was all in fun.  Wilfred joined the LDS Church in 1971.  He held several callings in his church.  Demple tells us that at about 15 years old, Wilfred would bring home baby animals like a rabbit, that grew up and would stand on it’s hind legs to be fed from the table.  He also brought home a baby coon that we gave to his coon hound to raise with her pups.  He said she would let it nurse right beside her pups and after it was a grown coon, when they would hunt, that coon hound would not hurt the coon she raised!  Wilfred caught all kinds of baby animals and brought them home to his kids, a skunk, a coon, an opossum, and even a baby armadillo at one point.

 

Wilfred is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Lynn; daughters: Trena Harris Greer, Gina Harris Barrett and husband, Gordon, Teresa Harris Beard and husband, Sandy; grandchildren: Amber Askins, Wesley Tallant, Brian Beard and Blake Beard; great-grandchildren, Claylee Beard, Brooks Beard, Araina Beard, River Beard, Garrett Askins, Blair Askins, Ryan Tallant, and Cadance Tallant; brother, Charles Harris; sisters: Demple Lunsford, Dot Little, and Mary Ann Swartz; as well as  several very loved nieces and nephews.  

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Meriam Beckham Harris; grandson, Jesse Tallant, and son-in-law, Mike Greer.

 

Pallbearers will be Wesley Tallant, Blake Beard, Bryan Beard, Randy Askins, Lee Richards, Bobby Harris.

 

Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Harris and Ralph Roberts.

 

The Harris family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home.  To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net

 

 

   

 

 

 

Julian Rock “J.R.” Lemoine, 83, of Sardis, TX died on February 12th due to complications following a car accident. J.R. was a tinkerer, cigar-smoker, Dallas Cowboys fan, John Wayne devotee, and proud patriarch of the Lemoine brood. His family gathered around him in love and preparation, but as a true Christian, his spirit never flagged, bolstered in the knowledge that death is not final in Christ. 

 

J.R. will be remembered as the father who led songs as Music Director at Sardis Missionary Baptist when his children were little, and a Papaw who always made sure to start holiday meals with a prayer, and the man who ended Christmas Eve with a celebratory boom of fireworks. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lemoine and his children, Lisa Christian, Marty Lemoine, Tammy Lemoine, and Joey Lemoine. Twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren carry on J.R.’s legacy. 

 

J.R.’s life was storied and full. Born on October 15, 1934 in Cloutierville, LA to Joseph and Isabel Lemoine, J.R. was the fourth of six siblings. At the age of seven, his mother died and through a series of events, J.R. was taken in as the foster child of Tom and Ruby Hollis. The Hollises loved and cared for J.R. as their very own and he was their “Baby” as long as they lived. Under their care, J.R. graduated from Shelbyville High School as an all-around athlete—the quarterback that helped the Dragons make it to the Texas State Semi-Finals. From there, J.R. stepped into a role at Bruce Hardwood Floors where he would work and rise in authority over a 43-year career. In all that time, J.R. always made time to tinker, smoke a cigar, and show up to every event at which his children performed. 

 

J.R. was a man of quiet strength and steady faith. He was capable with a tool, loyal in his devotion, and generous with his possessions. 

 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15 at Sardis Cemetery with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. at Magnum Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be sent to Sardis Cemetery: 6034 FM 414; Center, TX 75935.

 

Survived by:

 

Wife: Virginia Lemoine

 

Sisters: Sally Wilson, Elizabeth Harris, and Donnie Moore

 

Children: Lisa Christian, Marty Lemoine, Tammy Lemoine, and Joey Lemoine

 

Grandchildren: Leslie Panaro, Crystal Kennon, Liza Firmin, Joseph Lemoine, Lindsey Thompson, Brooke Lane, Jade Cain, Jessica Phillips, Lauren Christian, Jeremiah Lemoine, Ashton Campbell, and Whitney Lemoine

 

14 Great-grandchildren

 

Preceded in death by:

 

Parents: Joseph and Isabel Lemoine; Tom and Ruby Hollis

 

Brothers and Sister: Joe Lemoine, Lee Lemoine, and Genevia Evans

 

Pallbearers: Joseph Lemoine, Jeremiah Lemoine, Wayne Christian, Rick Campbell, Mark Firmin, Brad Lane, and Lincoln Thompson

 

Honorary Pallbearer: Ashton Campbell, Mike Holcomb, Jimmy Smith, Dale Weaver

 

 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net

 

 

 

Dorothy Eyvone Ellington Parker, 83, of Center, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Center, Texas.  She was born on October 14, 1934 in Center, the daughter of Maurice and Maxine Vail Harbison Ellington.  Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home.

 

Dorothy spent her lifetime being a homemaker and raising her family. She was very proud of her children and was the epitome of what a mother should be.  Dorothy loved to cook and was a talented seamstress. She was also very independent and liked doing things on her own.  She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and a passion for hard work that her family will carry on. 

 

She is survived by her sons: Orell Parker, Jr. And wife, Juanita of Center and Tony Parker and wife, Donna of Center; daughter, Becky Jefferson of Center; brother-in-law, Van Parker and wife, Cherry of Longview; sisters-in-law, Betty Parker of Center, Shirley Chambers of Houston and Noveline Samford of Houston; Grandchildren, Scott Parker and wife, Shelly of Conroe, Jennifer Sheppard and husband, Jeremy of Cleveland, Justin Jefferson and wife, Christina of Center, Brad Parker and wife, Erica of Center, Josh Parker of Center, Kim Causey and husband, Corey of Center, Ashley Whiteside and husband Shawn of Shelbyville, and Leslie Jacobs and husband, Brent of Center; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Orell Parker, Sr.; son-in-law, Tommy Jefferson; brothers, Charles Ray Vail and Carl A. Clark; brother-in-law, Donell Parker; sisters, Jerri Sue Richards and Carolyn Williams; grandson, Quintin Lane Jefferson; and great-grandson, Blake Smith. 

 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. 

 

 

 

Funeral Services for Mr. Ben Bryan, age 80, of Broaddus, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in the Harvey Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Broaddus.  Officiating will be Bro. Hugh Mixon with burial following in the Coleman Cemetery in Broaddus.  Visitation will begin Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at the Harvey Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Broaddus from the hours of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. where he will lie-in-state until Funeral Wednesday.

 

Benny Gene Bryan was born on August 9, 1937 in San Augustine County to the late C.B. and Beatrice (Marshall) Bryan.  He passed away in Lufkin on February 11, 2018 at the age of 80 years, 6 months, and 2 days.

 

Benny grew up in the countryside outside of Broaddus, Texas and graduated from Broaddus High School in 1955.  Through mutual hunting friends, he met Barbara Bradshaw, who he married on November 15, 1958 and spent the next 59 years with.  Benny served his country as a member of the United States Air Force at Laredo Air Force Base.  He retired from Pennwalt Chemical Company, and afterward was an Agriculture teacher until he retired in 1999.  He was a member of the Harvey Creek Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon.  Benny loved to hunt, fish, garden, raise cows, and spend time with family.

 

He is survived by Wife: Barbara Bryan; Sons: Benny Bryan, Jr., Brad Bryan; Grandchildren:  Charlotte Nicknish, Danielle Bryan, Charles Bryan, and Christine Bryan; Brothers: Burnice Bryan, Kenneth Bryan, and Al Bryan and Sisters: Sally Turner and Helen Charlotte

 

He is preceded by: His parents C.B. and Beatrice Bryan, brothers Doug, Leon, and sisters Pauline, Wilma, and Betty.

 

 

 

David was born to Thelma (Reagan) Schaeffer and Marcelle Schaeffer on July 6, 1952, in Corrigan, Texas.  He was employed as a carpenter for General Shelters, he loved building things with his hands out of wood, and building stuff for his daughters and grandchildren.  David was considered outgoing and very loveable.  He loved God and his family, and was a wonderful husband, Daddy, and "Poppy" always having a smile or a joke to lift your spirits, and he enjoyed playing his drums.

 

Those who are left to cherish his memory include, his beloved wife, Janice Schaeffer of San Augustine; beloved daughters, Tammy Fountain and her husband, Jessie of San Augustine; Ashley Burks and her husband, Robert of Nacogdoches and Lesley Knight and her husband, Joe of Lockhart; His loving parents, Marcel and Thelma Schaeffer of Groveton; His loving sisters, Wanda Leon; Laura Ridde and her husband, Morris; Patricia Smith and her husband, Archie and Darlene King and her husband, Tony; his loving brother, Mark Schaeffer and his wife, Cindi; his beloved 8 grandchildren, Travis; Jeremy;  Amber; Johnathon; Hunter; Courtney;  Chloe and Addison, along with his beloved 7 great-grandchildren. 

 

A private Memorial Service is being planned at a later date by the family.

 

In leiu of usual remembrances, the family has requested memorials and donations be made to: Spring Ridge Cemetery, c/o of Jerry D. Fountain, 8313 CR 229, Center, Texas  75935.

 

 

NAME    MR. CHARLES EVANS, SR.                                       AGE:   72    

 

ADDRESS:   SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS  

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:       02/09/2018, CENTER, TEXAS

      

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :       07/09/1945, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS    

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE;      SUNDAY, 02/11/2018, 2:00 P.M.

 

PLACE OF SERVICE:    WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:  SATURDAY, 02/10/2018, 5-8 P.M. 

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:    WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE       

 

OFFICIATING:    REV. THOMAS BEDDINGFIELD, REV. WADE BRYAN

 

BURIAL:   DICKERSON CEMETERY, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY     

 

FATHER:   JAMES MADISON EVANS                      MOTHER:    BIRTIE NOREAN HIGHTOWER EVANS  

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:   TRUCK DRIVER (TIMBER)  

 

CHURCH AFFILIATION:   BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH   

 

MILITARY: U.S. ARMY - SERVING IN VIET NAM

 

SURVIVED BY:  

 

WIFE:  BARBARA EVANS OF SAN AUGUSTINE

 

SONS:  CHARLES EVANS, JR. OF SAN AUGUSTINE

            CURTIS EVANS & WIFE JENNIFER OF ZAVALLA

 

DAUGHTER:  LISA RILEY & HUSBAND MORRIS OF CADDO MILLS

 

SISTERS:  MAXINE ROGERS & HUSBAND BILLY OF SAN AUGUSTINE

                PAT ADKINS & HUSBAND CARROL OF SAN AUGUSTINE  

 

BROTHER-IN-LAW:  CALVIN EVANS OF WHITEHOUSE

 

10 GRANDCHILDREN; 2 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

 

HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS, JAMES & NOREAN EVANS; BROTHERS, DAVID EARL EVANS AND JAMES ELTON EVANS; GRANDSON, SETH EVANS; FATHER & MOTHER-IN-LAW,

REV. EARL & GLADYS HENLEY.

 

 

 

 

 

Barbara Jean Domis Wagstaff, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, at her residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating.  Interment will follow at Reynolds Cemetery in Shelby County.

 

Mrs. Wagstaff was born October 28, 1937, in Englewood, California, to Ronald Earl Domis and Ruth Mae Hines Domis.  Her hobbies included hunting, fishing and gardening.  She was Grand Marshall of Rainbow Girls and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Mrs. Wagstaff was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.

 

She is survived by

 

Children:

Mary Jane Bolton and husband, Bruce, of Joaquin

Lisa Jean Harris and husband, Kenneth, of Center

Jimmy Lee Wagstaff of Center

 

Grandchildren:

Gina Seymour

Tina Amburn and husband, Micheal

Sandi Shahan

Amy Windham and husband, Kyle

Kimberly Shelton and husband, Matthew

Keith Harris

 

11 Great Grandchildren

 

Sister: Geraldine Adams and husband, Richard, of Carthage

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Husband: Leon “Bo” Wagstaff

Parents: Ronald Earl Domis and Ruth Mae Hines Domis

 

Pallbearers will be Kyle Windham, Sonny Lowe, Micheal Amburn, Richard Grubbs, Matthew Shelton and Dakota Wagstaff.  Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Harris, Bruce Bolton, James Eddings and Nash Eddings.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patricia “Trish” Ann Denby Wade, 57, of Savoy, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2018 in Savoy. She was born on May 14, 1960 in Center, Texas to Henry Lamar Denby and Frances Jean White Denby. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at West Hamilton Cemetery with Bro. Lamar Denby, Jr. officiating. 

 

Trish grew up in the Goober Hill Community and graduated from Shelbyville High School. She continued her education at Grayson County College where she became a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Trish was a quiet, but caring person who enjoyed having fun with family and friends. She also loved spending time outdoors hunting, fishing or horseback riding. If you were feeling lucky, you might challenge her to a game of pool, but there were no guarantees you would win because she really enjoyed the game. Chi-Ann, Pinball Wizard, Vidor and Mia were just a few of the names that her friends and family would call her. Each one defined something special about Trish that they all loved.  Of all the moments of her life, the birth of her grandchildren ranked at the top of the list for Trish. The genuine love she had for her grandbabies was immeasurable. 

 

Trish is survived by her son, Joshua Gallier and wife, Ashley of Savoy; mother, Frances Jean White Denby; brothers, Bro. Lamar Denby, Jr. and wife, Roxanne of Huntington, Clarence Denby and wife, Brenda of Etoile, Jamie Denby and wife, Debbie of Huntington, and Michael Ray Denby and wife, Florence of Goober Hill Community; sister, Sheila Horrocks and husband, Steve of Etoile; grandchildren, Braylee, Jasper, and Alice Gallier; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. 

 

She is preceded in death by her father, Henry Lamar Denby.

 

Pallbearers will be Robert Denby, Caleb Denby, Daniel Denby, James Denby,  Michael Ryan Denby, and Dustin Kile. 

 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net. 

 

 

 

NAME:  MR. BEATSY WENDEL CUPIT                 AGE:   75   

 

ADDRESS:    HOUSTON, TEXAS    

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   02/07/2018, HOUSTON, TEXAS    

 

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :   08/29/1942, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS 

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE:  SATURDAY, 02/10/2018, 11:00 A.M.  

 

PLACE OF SERVICE:      GRAVESIDE, BLACK JACK CEMETERY, NACOGDOCHES COUNTY

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:  FRIDAY, 02/09/2018, 6-8 P.M.     

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:     WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE 

  

OFFICIATING:   BRO. GLENN MORTON

 

BURIAL:   BLACK JACK CEMETERY, NACOGDOCHES COUNTY

 

FATHER:   BEATSY CUPIT                 MOTHER:   JUANITA HUSBAND 

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:   TRUCK DRIVER, LOGGER 

 

MILITARY:    U.S. ARMY

 

SURVIVED BY:     

 

DAUGHTER:  WANDA NICHOLS & HUSBAND CRAIG OF LUFKIN

 

SON:  LARRY CUPIT & WIFE CHRISTIE OF ETOILE

 

GRANDCHILDREN:  VALERY FUTCH; KERRI THOMPSON & HUSBAND KADE; JORDAN CUPIT;  MORGAN CUPIT

 

GREAT-GRANDCHILD:  KADEE JO THOMPSON

 

BROTHERS:  DALE CUPIT OF HOUSTON, DANNY CUPIT OF JEWITT

 

 

Mike Byrn Green, 73, of Alamosa, Colorado, passed away at his home on January 30, 2018. Mike was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 21, 1944, to John Willard and Peggy Byrn Green. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 2PM at Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas, with Bro. William Dee Daniel officiating.

 

Growing up, Mike was a champion skeet shooter and spent his childhood summers hunting and fishing in Spar City, Colorado. He served in the United States Coast Guard and took great delight in telling about packing parachutes and then being required to “test” them every month by jumping out of a plane. He attended the University of Colorado Boulder where he majored in hotel and restaurant management. His love of food and cooking led him to become chef at the Creede Hotel, and later, to create a restaurant at the Old Miner’s Inn. He enjoyed being a chef for several years before purchasing land in the San Luis Valley on the Rio Grande. There he raised alfalfa and hay for the last 20 years.

 

Mike is survived by his sister, Joan Green Jeffrey of Liberty, Texas; his niece, Julia Jeffrey Rathgeber and her husband, Ross, of Austin, Texas; and his two “great-grandnieces,” Byrn Anne Rathgeber of Austin, Texas, and Georgia Ann Jeffrey of Liberty, Texas. He will be missed by numerous friends and colleagues, especially Jimmy Brennan, Veronica Casias, Maria Martinez, and the Green Farm Crew. Greenie was kind-hearted, good humored and always had a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

 

There will be a Memorial Service held on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa, Colorado. After services, Mike will be heading home to Timpson, Texas, where he will be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery near his parents. Burial arrangements are being handled by Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa, Colorado, and Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas.

 

 

 

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

 

She is survived by:

 

Her Son David Parrozzo of Zavalla

 

Her Daughter Nova & Husband James Casterlin of Minnesota

 

Son-in-law  Larry Townsend of Zavalla

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Darrell Dean Matthews, 81, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, in Nacogdoches.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wayne Jones and Bro. David Long officiating.  Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

 

Mr. Matthews was born October 29, 1936, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Charlie Matthews and Mary Horn Matthews.  Shortly after graduating from Logansport High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy.  He served his country for six years.  His hobbies included hunting, fishing and gardening.  He grew the most delicious watermelons and tomatoes.  Mr. Matthews was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.

 

He is survived by

Daughter: Debbie Mahaffey and husband, Darren, of Diamondhead, Mississippi

 

Son: Jimmy Matthews and wife, Mitzi, of Shreveport, Louisiana

 

Granddaughter: Angie Feezor and husband, Allen, of Slidell, Louisiana

 

3 Great Grandchildren

 

Brother: Bobby Matthews

 

Sisters:

Virginia Young

Exa Doss

Jan Miller

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives

 

A host of friends

 

Preceded in death by

Son: Donnie Matthews

Parents: Charlie Matthews and Mary Horn Matthews

8 Brothers and Sisters

 

Pallbearers will be James Carroll, Steven Bounds, Jim Strong, Darrell Alford, Randy Bonner and Glenn Oates.  Honorary pallbearers will be Newton Johnson & John Richards

 

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

 

 

 

 

Alford “A.L.” Samford, 85, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on February 1, 2018 in Center. He was born on February 16, 1932 in Center to J.E. and Molly Samford. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to service time from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

A.L. grew up in Joaquin and attended Joaquin ISD. At a young age, he went to work with his father at the local sawmill. In his early twenties, A.L. served in the National Guard for a few years before returning home to work. Hard work was never a stranger to A.L., and he did whatever was necessary in order to help provide for his family. He would find a career in the Oil Field working two week shifts with one week at home. Even though the job was strenuous and required time away, he knew it would take care of his family. For over forty years, A.L. remained in the field before retiring and settling back into East Texas. 

 

A.L. had a blessed life outside of the oil and gas industry. A young lady down the road, Melvie Lambert, happened to catch his eye. She raised chickens, as did he, but A.L. would still go down the road to buy them from Melvie just so he could see her. Very persistent, he finally told her that he wanted to marry her. Melvie told A.L. that she wasn’t sure her son would be okay with it, but after some persuasion, the two were married on September 24th, 1960. Their two families joined as one and through the years, they created a new and beautiful life together.

A.L. was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to squirrel hunt and most especially, enjoyed fishing. There was no place like the Sabine River bottom, and A.L. wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else. Family was extremely important to him and the time he was able to spend with them were moments treasured. They would come together for domino nights and a fish fry in the back yard enjoying all of the stories and laughter shared. A.L. was a kind-hearted, down-to-earth gentleman who will dearly missed by his loved ones. He was a member of Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin.

 

A.L. is survived by his daughter, Sandra Riley and husband, Lee of Oklahoma; son, Jerry Patton of Lampasas; three grandsons, Troy Lee, Kenneth Lee, and Jesse Lee; and niece, Portia Cox. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Melvie Lambert Samford; parents, J.E. and Molly Samford; and brother, E.C. Samford.

 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

 

 

NAME       LEAH "SANDY" PARTIN NEWMAN                                    AGE:   71   

 

ADDRESS:   SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS  

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:       01/31/2018, TYLER, TEXAS

      

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :        12/07/1946, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS   

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE;      SATURDAY, 02/03/2018, 2:00 P.M.

 

PLACE OF SERVICE:    FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:    FRIDAY, 02/02/ 2018, 5 TIL 8 P.M.

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:           WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS

 

OFFICIATING:    REV. MARTIN DORAN, KAREN JONES

 

BURIAL:      MCMAHAN CEMETERY, SABINE COUNTY

 

FATHER:   DUNCAN EUGENE PARTIN                      MOTHER:   BOBBIE LOU NOBLE   

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:   RN, BSN, 40 YEARS IN THE NURSING AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSION, SECRETARY FOR THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.   SERVED ALSO AT THE MCMAHAN CHAPEL IN SABINE COUNTY.   

 

CHURCH AFFILIATION:    FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SAN AUGUSTINE; AND MCMAHAN CHAPEL, SABINE COUNTY

 

ORGANIZATIONS:    

 

SURVIVED BY:  

 

DAUGHTER:  LISA NEWMAN & JEN CLARK OF CHANDLER, TEXAS

 

SONS:  CHAD NEWMAN & WIFE BETHANY OF SAN ANTONIO

            TODD NEWMAN OF SAN AUGUSTINE

 

GRANDCHILDREN:  ERIN NEWMAN MITCHELL; LUCAS NOBLE ALEX; ABIGAIL JORDAN NEWMAN;  ELLIOTT DELANEY NEWMAN; SKYLER CADEN NEWMAN; DEVYN LEANN NEWMAN; KINGSTON 

JAMES NEWMAN 

 

 

SISTER:  SUSAN YARBROUGH OF WHITEHOUSE, TEXAS

 

BROTHER:  ROBBY PARTIN OF HUNTSVILLE

 

NUMEROUS OTHER FAMILY MEMBERTS AND MANY FRIENDS

 

SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS.

 

 

NAME:     MRS. GLORIA MCBRIDE              AGE:      86

 

ADDRESS:     SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS   

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:    01/30/2018, SAN AUGUSTINE   

 

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :     03/14/1931, SAN AUGUSTINE

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE:    SATURDAY, 02/03/2018, 11:00 A.M.

 

PLACE OF SERVICE:      WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:    FRIDAY, 02/02/2018, 5-8 P.M.

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:      WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE

  

OFFICIATING:   BRO. FRANK HOLRATH

 

BURIAL:   MCRAE CEMETERY, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

 

FATHER:   RICHARD RAYMOND YOUNG                 MOTHER:   SARAH BAGGETT 

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:   HOMEMAKER  (LOVED TAKING CARE OF CHILDREN)

 

SURVIVED BY:     

 

SISTER:  MYRTLE FERGUSON OF SILSBEE

 

BROTHER-IN-LAW:  DEXTER MCBRIDE & WIFE JOANN  

 

SISTERS-IN-LAW:  PEARL PRICE; MILDRED TANNERY; OPAL PIKE; MAREE MCBRIDE; LAVELL MCBRIDE

 

NUMEROUS NIECES, NEPHEWS, OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.

 

SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS; HUSBAND, MELVIN ARTHUR MCBRIDE; AND BROTHER, RAYMOND MARVIN YOUNG.

 

 

 

Elmer Ray Wilburn, 74, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at his residence.

 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  Interment will follow at Duncan Cemetery in Shelby County.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.

 

Mr. Wilburn was born June 28, 1943, in Center, to Walter Wilburn and Cynthia Payne Wilburn.  He was a member of Dreka Pentecostal Church.  

 

He is survived by

Daughter: Loretta Daniels and husband, Chad, of Center

 

Son: Jeff Wilburn of Center

 

Lights of his life, his Grandchildren:

Dylan Daniels of Center

Skylar Daniels of Center

Aaron Wilburn of Shelbyville

Daron Wilburn and wife, Michelle, of Center

 

Great Granddaughter: Kylie Wilburn of Beckville

 

Brothers and Sisters:

Bobby Wilburn and wife, Cora, of Joaquin

Price Wilburn of Center

Judy Scarbrough and husband, Danny of Huxley

Louise Wagstaff of Dreka

 

Brother-in-law: Crit Campbell of Dreka

 

Sister-in-law: Barbara Jeff Wilburn of Orange

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

 

Very special friend and caregiver: Brenda Hebert

 

Preceded in death by

Wife: Johnnie English Wilburn

Parents: Walter Wilburn and Cynthia Payne Wilburn

Brother: Gary Wilburn, Gerald Wilburn

 

Pallbearers will be Pete Campbell, Lloyd Campbell, Jimmy Campbell, Lynn Davis, Bo Henley and Frankie Anthony.

 

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