Billy Fountain

Posted About Five Years Ago by Watson & Sons FH

 

 

Billy Fountain, 49, of Center, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Center.

 

 

 

Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018, at New Life Church in Center, Texas, with Bro. Tom Mulhollan officiating.  

 

 

 

Mr. Fountain was born November 18, 1968, in Orange, to Billy Wayne Fountain and Carmel Francis Stanley Fountain.  His loved spending time with family and friends.  His hobbies included playing online games and talking to his longtime online friends, fishing and camping.

 

 

 

He is survived by

 

Sister: Shannon Gibbs of Center

 

 

 

Sons:

 

Billy Fountain and Della Lacount of Center

 

Charles Fountain of Center

 

 

 

Sister: Ramona Coleman and husband, Eddie, of Virginia

 

 

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

 

 

 

Preceded in death by

 

Parents: Billy Wayne Fountain and Carmel Francis Stanley Fountain

 

Brother: Buddy Lavaughne Fountain

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jasmine Breanna LaShun Shepherd

Posted About Five Years Ago by Community Funeral Home

 

Jasmine Breanna LaShun Shepherd 19 of Nacogdoches passed away on Saturday at the Center Medical Clinic visitation will be on Friday from 10 - 5 p.m. at the Commnity Funeral Home in Center.  Services will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the St. John Baptist Church in Tenaha.  Interment will follow at the St. John Cemetery in Tenaha.  Pastor Chandler Petis will be officiating.

 

She is survived by:

 

Mother - Chrystal Shepherd

 

2 Brothers - Kelan Shepherd, Jakevion Shepherd

 

Stepmother - Andrea Starghil

 

Grandfather - Troy Woodard

 

Grandmother - Joann Shepherd

 

 

Lesha A. McCoy

Posted About Five Years Ago by Garnder and Son

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Lesha A. McCoy Johnson, age 55, of San Augustine, Texas.  Mrs. Johnson passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas.

 

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday, March 31, 2018

11:00 a.m.

 

True Vine Baptist Church 

Internment: Union Grove Cemetery 

Julius Teagle, Officiating

 

Visitation 

 

Day of the Service

 

SURVIVORS

 

Son Raheem Johnson of San Augustine, Texas

 

Parents Mog and Ida McCoy of San Augustine, Texas

 

Brothers Garry P McCoy Sr. (Ester) of San Augustine, Texas

William Garrett of Center, Texas

 

Sisters Teresa Watson of Nacogdoches, Texas

Ashley McCoy of Jacquie, Texas

Tylrica McCoy of Center, Texas

 

As well as a host of other relatives and friends.

 

 

Leoma Powers Neill

Posted About Five Years Ago by Taylor FH

 

 

Leoma Powers Neill, 91, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2017 in Garrison. She was born on June 24, 1926 in Garrison, Texas to John Powers and Rosie Hutto Powers.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 2:00pm at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas with Bro. Darrell Pollard officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00pm-2:00pm at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas.  Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.

 

Leoma grew up in Garrison before marrying her soulmate James “Goat” Neill and moving to the Stockman Community.  She spent many years with Goat before his passing in 1988.  Leoma enjoyed cooking, socializing, and laughing with family and friends.   She found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a member of Stockman Methodist Church.

 

Leoma is survived by her grandchildren, James Richard Hattaway, Johnnie Hopkins Wilkerson, James Hopkins Jr., and Jodi Hopkins Lehman; 11 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, James “Goat” Neill; daughter, Bobbie Lynn Carlton; son, James Hopkins Sr.; brother, Homer Lee Powers; sisters, Luella Powers McNease Jacobs, Velma Pauline Lee, Onita Powers and Lillie Merle Powers Carter.

 

The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas. 

 

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

 

 

Orean Edwards

Posted About Five Years Ago by Percy Garner & Son Mortuary

 

 

Mrs. Orean “Big O” Edwards, age 84, of San Augustine, Texas.  Mrs. Edwards passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Colonial Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine, Texas

 

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday, March 31, 2018

2:00 p.m.

 

Roberts Baptist Church 

Internment: St. Luke Cemetery 

Rev. Tim Teal, Officiating

 

Visitation & Wake

Friday, March 30, 2018

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

Garner & Son Chapel

 

SURVIVORS

 

5 Sons Clyde Edwards (Rhena) of San Augustine, Texas

Willie Ray Edwards (Loir) of Nacogdoches, Texas

Cecil Edwards (Jackie) of Nacogdoches, Texas

Cedric Edwards (Commil) of Nacogdoches, Texas

Elzie Edwards (Cynthia) of Nacogdoches, Texas

 

2 Daughters Linda Pickins of San Augustine, Texas

Rene Anders of Houston, Texas

 

25 Grandchildren 50 Great Grandchildren

 

 

 

Nettie B. Tanner

Posted About Five Years Ago by Percy Garner & Son Mortuary

 

 

Mrs. Nettie B. Tanner, age 101, of San Augustine, Texas.  Mrs. Tanner passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Colonial Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine, Texas.

 

FUNERAL SERVICE

 

Saturday, March 31, 2018

 

1:00 p.m.

 

China Chapel Baptist Church

 

Internment: Clay Cemetery

 

Rev. Fred Dade, Officiating

 

 

 

Visitation & Wake

 

Friday, March 30, 2018

 

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

 

Garner & Son Chapel

 

 

 

SURVIVORS

 

 

 

1 son Ellis “Peter” Tanner of Fort Worth, Texas

 

 

 

3 Daughters Emma Lou Simmons of Fort Worth, Texas

 

Joe Anna Handy of San Augustine, Texas

 

Ann Tanner of San Augustine, Texas

 

 

 

39 Grandchildren

 

 

 

200 Great-Grandchildren

 

 

 

A host of Great-Great Grandchildren, Great-Great-Great Grandchildren, and Great-Great-Great-Great Grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

 

 

Gene Vail

Posted About Five Years Ago by Watson & Sons FH

 

 

 

Gene Vail, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, at his residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham and Bro. Kevin Windham officiating.  Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery in Shelby County.

 

Mr. Vail was born January 11, 1950, in the Choice Community of Shelby County, to Jessie Vail and Sadie Borders Vail.  He was the owner and operator of Vail & Son Auto & Wrecker Service since 1983.  Mr. Vail enjoyed hunting in West Texas and also enjoyed fishing with Henry, Ed and his grandkids.  He was known as “PawPaw” to everybody.  Mr. Vail enjoyed playing cards with the Skinners.  He was of the Baptist faith.

 

He is survived by

Wife: Mary Vail of Shelbyville

 

Children:

Michael Vail and wife, Tonja, of Shelbyville

Tina Perez of Shelbyville

 

Special Daughter: Becky Adkinson

 

Grandchildren:

D.J. Vail and wife, Alison, of Shelbyville

Ashlyn Perez of Shelbyville

Jarod Perez of Shelbyville

Jesse Vail of Shelbyville

Aaron Haessly and wife, Brooke, of Kemp

Anthony Haessly of Kemp

Avery Tindol of Center

Jaysen Tindol of Center

Shelby Ross of Louisiana

 

4 Great Grandchildren

 

Special Grandson: Maverick

 

Brothers: 

Jessie Vail and wife, Pat, of Greenville

Harlon Vail and wife, Janet, of Dallas

 

Sisters: 

Ellen Burke and husband, Sonny, of Decatur

Ivaneal King and husband, Leonard, of Euless

 

Nephews:

Jamie Killen and wife, Layla, of Shelbyville

Glen Burke of Decatur

 

Numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

 

Special Friends:

Marshall Skinner and wife, Rita, of Huxley

Ross Ochoa and wife, Charlotte, of Huxley

Ed Cates and wife, Mary, of Grand Prairie

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Jessie Vail and Sadie Borders Vail

Sister: Lilly Killen

Brothers: Bill Vail, Leonard Vail

 

Pallbearers will be Aaron Haessly, Anthony Haessly, William Heintschel III, Kenneth Robinson, Jamie Killen, Ken Graves.  Honorary pallbearer will be Ross Ochoa, Bobby Collins and James McDonald.

 

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

 

 

Merle Davis

Posted About Five Years Ago by Wyman Roberts FH

 

 

NAME    MRS. MERLE DAVIS                                       AGE:   88    

 

ADDRESS:   SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS  

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:       03/22/2018, RESIDENCE, SAN AUGUSTINE

      

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :       05/18/1929, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE;     MONDAY, 03/26,2018, 2:00 P.M.

 

PLACE OF SERVICE:    WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:   MONDAY, 03/26/2018, 1-2 P.M.

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:    WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE       

 

OFFICIATING:   BRO. KENNETH WILKERSON, BRO. FRANK HOLRATH 

 

BURIAL:   LIBERTY HILL MEMORIAL GARDEN, SAN AUGUSTINE     

 

FATHER:   JIM SKIPPER                      MOTHER:    LOIS KENNON    

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:   RETIRED - DEEP EAST TEXAS ELECTRIC CO-OP  

 

CHURCH AFFILIATION:  LIBERTY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH    

 

SURVIVED BY:  

 

SONS:  PAUL DAVIS OF LEVITTOWN, PA. LAMAR DAVIS & WIFE JENNIFER OF SAN AUGUSTINE

DAUGHTER:  VANDA SUBLETT & STEVE OF SAN AUGUSTINE

GRANDSON:  LUTHER DAVIS III & WIFE KATY

GRANDDAUGHTERS:  THYA LINDSEY & HUSBAND DONALD; DONNA SCHILLING

GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN:  ANGEL; ANTHONE; JAYEDA; AIDAN; RYLEE; NOAH; & NATALIE

SISTERS:  SHIRLEY HONEYCUTT OF OVERTON, TX.  CAROLYN JAMES OF LONGVIEW, TX.

BROTHERS-IN-LAW:  WILBURN DAVIS OF SAN AUGUSTINE JAMES ORAN DAVIS OF SAN AUGUSTINE

 

HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, JIM & LOIS SKIPPER; HUSBAND, LUTHER DAVIS;INFANT SON, JESSE LAMAR DAVIS; SISTERS, MAXIE BARBAY & JIMMIE BOOZER.

 

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, FAMILY REQUESTS DONATIONS BE MADE TO THE LIBERTY HILL BAPTIST

CHURCH.

 

 

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

 

 

Travis Lee Johnson

Posted About Five Years Ago by Watson & Sons FH

 

 

Travis Lee Johnson, 91, of Center, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Nacogdoches.

 

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Chris Collins and Bro. Steven Hill officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 12:00 noon.

 

Mr. Johnson was born April 20, 1926, in Shelby County, to E.C. Johnson and Tinnie Windham Johnson.  He served in the United States Army and was presently a member of VFW Post 8904.  As a hobby, he enjoyed gardening.  Mr. Johnson was a member of Jericho Baptist Church.

 

He is survived by

Wife: Geraldine Johnson of Center

 

Children:

Eva Johnson Terry of Longview

Vivian Johnson Ford and husband, Bill, of Center

Lewis Johnson and wife, Connie, of Tenaha

Glenn Johnson and wife, Teresa, of Shelbyville

 

Grandchildren:

Brad Johnson and wife, Chavaletta

Brandi Johnson

Thomas Jernigan

Todd Jernigan and wife, Courtney

Preston Parker and wife, Paige

Dustin Parker and wife, Ashley

Steven Hill and wife, Misty

Stacy Williams

 

Great Grandchildren:

Kaitlyn Johnson

Alizabeth Jernigan

Hunter Hill

McKenize Hill

Austin Williams

Lance Williams

Luke Williams

Brylie Jernigan

Aalyiah Jernigan

Kayden Cooper

Bryce Johnson

Khloe Johnson

Mahlia Raymond

Jaxson Parker

Dylan Parker

Lane Parker

Shon Parker

Dallas Parker

 

Brother: James E. Johnson of San Augustine

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: E.C. Johnson and Tinnie Windham Johnson

Brother: J.T. Johnson

Son-in-law: Fern Jernigan, Sr.

Daughter-in-law: Debbie Johnson

 

Pallbearers will be Thomas Jernigan, Todd Jernigan, Dustin Parker, Preston Parker, Stacy Williams, Steven Hill and Brad Johnson.

 

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

 

 

Felix Lee Andus Byndom

Posted About Five Years Ago by Community Funeral Home

 

 

Felix Lee Andus Byndom 46 of Center passed away on March 19th, 2018.  Wake Friday night from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Community Funeral Home.  Services Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Gates Chapel Baptist Church in Shelbyville, TX.  Lay-in-state 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. at the Gates Chapel Baptist Church in Shelbyville, TX.  Interment will follow at the Gates Chapel Cemetery.  

 

 

 

 

 

Lila R. Nichols

Posted About Five Years Ago by Mangum FH

 

 

Lila Ruth Scott Nichols, 90, of Tenaha, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Tenaha.  She was born on September 25, 1927 in Haskell, Texas, the daughter of Henry and Mary Henshaw Scott.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Cedar Yard Cemetery in Tenaha with Christine Gautreaux officiating.  Visitation will be held from 5:00pm – 7:00pm on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

 

Lila was an exceptional woman who went above and beyond for her family. She made sure that all needs were met and that her home was filled with warmth and love for all who entered. Lila absolutely loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She would never pass up the chance to keep her grandbabies. Those were the moments she looked forward to most! She knew her way around the kitchen better than any chef and would make some of the most delicious meals for friends and family. She also learned to can and could jelly almost anything!  When she wasn’t tending to house and entertaining guests, Lila enjoyed quilting. She could sit for hours sewing in every detail on those quilts. In each piece of material is a piece of Lila’s heart. On sunny days, Lila also liked to spend time outdoors gardening. She always had such a kind and gentle demeanor unless you got her in a game of Canasta. Lila loved playing Canasta and took it very seriously. Her life spoke volumes of the woman she was and Lila’s heart of gold and compassionate nature will be dearly missed by those she loved. 

 

Lila is survived by her children, Ruth Ann and Sam Satchfield, Lyndon and Janet Nichols, Phillis and Michael Kitten and Keith Nichols; grandchildren, Laurie and Lee Gilchrist, Michelle and Stephen Satchfield, Christine and Joe Gautreaux, Katie Nichols, Shannon and Tony Flores and Jason and Linda Kitten; great-grandchildren,  Joshua Gilchrist, Justin and Brittany Gilchrist, Meghan, Matthew, Reese and Kelly Satchfield, Alexandria and Samantha Gautreaux, Lila Flores and Joe, Ethan, and Daniel Kitten; great-great grandchildren, Addison and Joe Gilchrist; sisters-in-law, Joyce Rogers and Wanda Scott; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Lyndon Nichols; parents, Henry Grady and Mary Elizabeth Henshaw Scott; sister, Essie Scott Hall; brothers, Merriell Scott, Grady Scott, Riley Scott, Carl Scott and Carriell Scott. 

 

Pallbearers will be Joshua Gilchrist, Justin Gilchrist, Katie Nichols, Joe Gautreaux, Alexandria Gautreaux and Tony Flores.  

 

Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Satchfield, Lee Gilchrist, Michael Kitten, Joe Gilchrist and Jason Kitten.

 

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, Florida, 33131.

 

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.

 

 

William Carey Bishop

Posted About Five Years Ago by Wyman Roberts FH

 

 

 

NAME    MR. WILLILAM CAREY BISHOP                                      AGE:   69    

 

ADDRESS:     SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   03/19/2018, HOUSTON, TEXAS    

      

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    06/11/1948, WINTERHAVEN, FLORIDA       

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE;   SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018, 2:00 P.M. 

 

 PLACE OF SERVICE:    WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:   SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018, 12:00 TIL 2:00 P.M.

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:    WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE        

 

OFFICIATING:    

 

BURIAL:        

 

FATHER:  WILLIAM BURGE BISHOP                       MOTHER:    ANNIE LOUISE BALLANCE  

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:   FIELD SERVICE WORK, BOILER ENGINEER  

 

CHURCH AFFILIATION:    BAPTIST  

 

ORGANIZATIONS:  AMERICAN LEGION; VFW; VVA; VIETNAM VETERAN  

 

SURVIVED BY:  

 

WIFE:  BRENDA BISHOP OF SAN AUGUSTINE

DAUGHTER:  LADON WHITTON & HUSBAND PAUL OF NACOGDOCHES

SON:  DAVID BISHOP & WIFE DEBBIE OF MILWAUKEE, WI.

GRANDCHILDREN; MICHAEL PENNINGTON; ERICA PENNINGTON; ERIC BISHOP; BRITTANIE PENNINGTON; TREVOR BISHOP; ROB SWEENEY; & MICHELLE SWEENEY

 

HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS, WILLIAM BURGE & ANNIE LOUIS BISHOP; & SISTER, LOIS ANN CARLTON. 

 

 

 

 

 

Billy Eugene Cogswell

Posted About Five Years Ago by Watson & Sons FH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Billy Eugene Cogswell, 85, of Center, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

 

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Pastor Francis Schroeder officiating.  Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Center.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

 

Mr. Cogswell was born September 25, 1932, in Center, to Ed Cogswell and Lena Mae Bridges Cogswell.  He graduated from Center High School in 1951 and later joined the United States Army. He worked for Neches Butane Products Company, where he retired after 35 years. Mr. Cogswell was on the Board of Directors of Neches Federal Credit Union for many years. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from SFOA. Mr. Cogswell was a proud supporter of the Nederland Bulldogs, where both of his sons played. He enjoyed coaching his sons in little league and umpiring for Nederland Babe Ruth League. He also refereed and umpired many high school and college games. Mr. Cogswell was even nominated and chosen to go to Cooperstown, New York, to umpire little league baseball games.  He was a member of Pipefitters Local #195 of Nederland and a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland.  

 

He is survived by

Children:

Keela Johnson and husband, Mike, of Center

Kyle Cogswell of Nederland

Kirk Cogswell, US Navy RP1, of Okinawa, Japan

 

Grandchildren:

Austin Johnson and wife, Krystin

Anthony Johnson, US Navy IT2

 

Great Granddaughter: Nicole Grace Johnson

 

Brother: Lynn Burke Cogswell of Garrison

 

Sister: Linda Lawler of Longview

 

Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law: 

Bobbi Cogswell of Tennessee

Nelda Shillings of Center

JC and Patty Kasper of Wimberly

Jerry Singelton of Groves

 

Special Sister-in-law: Joyce Cogswell

 

Preceded in death by

Wife of 35 years, love of his life, and mother of his children: Beverly Kasper Cogswell

Parents: Ed Cogswell and Lena Mae Bridges Cogswell

Brothers and Sisters: Barney Cogswell, Alton Cogswell, Ben Cogswell, Ray Cogswell, Harold Cogswell, Leon Shillings, Elna Lout, Claudia Mae Martin, Hazel Metz

 

Pallbearers will be Larry Singleton, Randy Hilton, Mike Johnson, Chip Heslep, Leon Shillings, Michael Cogswell, Ricky Cogswell and Bubba Metz.  Honorary pallbearers will be J.D. Matt, Curtis Kimbro, Vance Green, Dr. John Rogers, Chuck Lunsford, Donald Cravey and Grady Whitton.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2711 Helena Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77627 or to Nederland Babe Ruth League, PO Box 1051, Nederland, TX 77627.

 

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

 

 

 

 

Willie Bennett

Posted About Five Years Ago by Community Funeral Home

 

Mr. Willie Bennett 88 of Center passed away recently services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Triumph 1st Pentecostal Church in Shelbyville, TX.  Interment will follow at the Bennett Chapel Cemetery in Shelbyville.  Bishop Roosevelt Swindle will be officiating.

 

He is survived by:

 

Wife: Patricia Taylor

 

4 Daughters: Erica Dawn Daley, Shirley Hightower, April Roberts, Sophia Bennett

 

6 Sons: Johnathan Bolden, Charlton Bolden, James Bennett, Wayne Thompson, Frank Smith, Lester Smith

 

A host of Grand and Great Grand Children

 

 

 

 

 

John Bradley Ballinger

Posted About Five Years Ago by Mangum FH

 

 

John Bradley Ballinger, 52, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2018 in Center. He was born on July 8, 1965 in Hanford, California to Edward Haskel Ballinger and Lillian Grozier Ballinger. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

 

Billy Don Hughes

Posted About Five Years Ago by Watson & Sons FH

 

 

Billy Don Hughes, 78, of Center, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at his residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Danny Dodson officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

 

Billy Don was born August 23, 1939, in Center, to Theron Hughes and Thelma Gathwright Hughes. In his early years, he was a plumber.  He learned his trade from a family owned business, H & W Plumbing.  From there, he began his own plumbing business, which he operated for several years. He later established Hughes Backhoe & Dirt Work. After retirement, Billy Don still followed in his father’s footsteps; always able to negotiate a good business deal.  Billy Don was a hard worker, but he also enjoyed having a good time.  In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He was even featured in an edition of The Hunter’s Horn during his fox hunting days.  In his later years, he enjoyed traveling with his lovely wife, Janice, and taking family trips to the beach.  His family was his world.  Billy Don was passionate about supporting world missions, especially his brother’s ministry, Bible Baptist Church in Cebu City, Philippines.  He was a faithful prayer warrior and active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center. 

 

He is survived by

Wife: Janice Hughes of Center

 

Daughters:

Joyce Bush and husband, Michael Henry, of Center

Katha Hughes of Center

Donna Parker and husband, Tony, of Center

Suzette Smith and husband, Billie, of Port Neches

 

Stepdaughters:

Brandi Brown and husband, Chad, of Nacogdoches

Lee Ann Masterson and husband, R.J., of Center

 

Stepson: Jody Martin of Center

 

Grandchildren:

Michael David Bush and wife, Nicole

Lindsey Jackson and husband, Devin

Bo Chandler

Ryan Chandler and wife, Ashley

Cortney Hughes and husband, Chad

Emily Cagle

Allison Cagle

Jessica Smith

Zack Smith and wife, Nicole

Savannah Dahn Cessac and husband, Collin

Logan Brown

Cayman Brown

James Martin

Livia Martin

 

Honorary Grandson: Jason Burch

 

Great Grandchildren:

McKynzie 

Taylor 

Ryan

Colton

MaKayla

Briley

Jordan

Lainey

Calob

Cole

Keaton

Kinzley

Drake

Mia

Racyn

Kayla 

Michael

Tyler

Jaycee

Hayden

Jaeleigh

Emma

Rylan 

Madison

Coy

Carter 

Carson

 

Great Great Grandchildren

Tenley

Ryker

Ally 

Avery

Chandler

 

Brother: Richard Hughes and wife, Rita, of Center

 

Brothers-in-law:

Billy Williams and wife, Cathy, of Center

Jimmy Snider and wife, Rhonda, of Timpson

Jeffrey Snider and wife, Sharon, of Carthage

Jason Snider and wife, Tiffany, of Center

 

Sister-in-law: Jimmie Hughes of Jasper

 

Mother-in-law: Johnnie Snider of Center

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

 

Lifetime Treasured Friends: Bobby and Kay Watson

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Theron Hughes and Thelma Gathwright Hughes

Wife and Mother of his children: Linda Joyce Hughes

Brothers: J.T. Hughes, Jack Hughes, Alton Hughes, Dalton Hughes, Missionary Bob Hughes, Kenneth Hughes, Johnny Hughes

Sister: Mary Hughes

 

Pallbearers will be Michael Bush, Bo Chandler, Ryan Chandler, Jason Burch, Bobby Watson and Zack Warr.  Honorary pallbearers will be Price Wilburn, Bobby Bushiey, Bill Williams, Maxie Eaves, Colton Etheridge, Hayden Hughes, Cole Chandler, Caleb Chisenhall, Drake Lutz, Keaton Smith and Rylan Halstead.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Bob Hughes Memorial Mission Fund, Central Missionary Clearinghouse, PO Box 219228, Houston, Texas 77218-9228.

 

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

 

 

 

Pauline Lorah

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Pauline Lorah, 89, of Center, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Center.

 

Memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Karen Jones and Bro. Terry Goodnight officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

 

Mrs. Lorah was born March 29, 1928, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Sedric Steward and Itasca Henson Steward.  She lived most of her adult years in Houston, Texas.  Shortly after moving to Center from Houston, she became a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she worshipped and participated in many church functions.  She enjoyed drinking her morning cup of coffee while sitting on her back porch overlooking birds and animals that often visited a nearby pond.  She found beauty in all of God’s creations.  She was a loving mother who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

 

She is survived by

Children: 

Cyndi Taylor and husband, Chris, of Tenaha

Tommy Miller and wife, Fran, of Houston

Roseanne Metcalfe of Norwich, Connecticut

 

Grandchildren:

Ricky Miller

Valarie Guzman and husband, Jorge

Dusty Taylor

Cody Taylor and wife, Elissa

Mary Otto and husband, Chris

Cindi Metcalf

 

6 Great Grandchildren

 

Brother: Neal Steward and wife, Regina, of San Antonio

 

Special Friend: Felipe Reyes

 

Preceded in death by 

Husband: George Lorah

Parents: Sedric Steward and Itasca Henson Steward

Brother: Billy Steward and wife, Rose

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made by mail to Heart to Heart Hospice, 209 Christie St., Lufkin, Texas 75904 or online www.hearttohearthospice.com

 

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

 

 

James Allen Cockrell

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James Allen Cockrell, 67, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 19, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating. Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin.

 

Mr. Cockrell was born December 7, 1950, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to James Horace Cockrell and Jo Dell Edburg Cockrell.  He graduated from Joaquin High School in 1969.  Mr. Cockrell later purchased Toledo Motor Supply in Logansport, Louisiana, where he was the owner and operator for twenty nine years.  His hobbies included high school sports and vintage automobiles.  He was a huge Longhorn fan.  His family often referred to him as “Jack of all trades, master of most”.  There wasn’t much he couldn’t accomplish. A couple of his major accomplishments were serving twenty years on the Joaquin ISD School Board and also serving several years on the Shelby County Appraisal Board.  Above all, his family was the most important part of his life.  All moments spent with them were treasured moments.  Mr. Cockrell was a member of Truitt Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

 

He is survived by

Children:

James Derek Cockrell and wife, Carly, of Tenaha

Wendy Gurley and husband, Adam, of Logansport, Louisiana

 

Grandchildren:

CPL James Grafton and wife, Sarah, of California

Amy Grafton of Bossier City, Louisiana

Dalton Grafton of Bossier City, Louisiana

Jace Gurley of Logansport, Louisiana

 

Great Grandson: Miles Grafton of California

 

Brothers:

Joe Cockrell and wife, Karen, of Grayson, Louisiana

John Cockrell and wife, Karen, of Prosper

Jay Dee Cockrell and wife, Selisha, of Joaquin

 

Uncle and Aunt: Jerry and Margret Cockrell of Joaquin

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: James Horace Cockrell and Jo Dell Edburg Cockrell

Son-in-law: James Michael Grafton

Sister-in-law: Cynthia Cockrell

 

Pallbearers will be Rodney Dean, Phil Worsham, Robbie Woodfin, Kenny Weeks, Roy Cheatwood and Randy Bonner.  Honorary pallbearers will be Neal McFadden and Larry Kay. 

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Sholar Cemetery, c/o Jay Cockrell, 8334 Highway 84 East, Joaquin, Texas 75954.

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

 

 

Faye Mills

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NAME:     MRS FAYE MILLS                                          AGE:  96     

 

ADDRESS:    SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS 

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:       03/15/2018, COLONIAL PINES NURSHING CENTER, SAN AUGUSTINE

      

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :       03/28/1921,  SAN AUGUSITNE COUNTY    

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE;      SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018, 3:00 P.M. 

 

PLACE OF SERVICE:    WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:   SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2018, 1:00 TO 3:00 P.M.

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:    WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE        

 

OFFICIATING:    BRO. BUDDY PRATT; BRO. RANDY MILLS, CHARLES SHARP

 

BURIAL:  ATTOYAC CEMETERY, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY      

 

FATHER:   G.W. PATE                      MOTHER:    LUCINDA GOODWIN  

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:  HOMEMAKER 

 

CHURCH AFFILIATION:    MT. HOREB BAPTIST CHURCH, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY  

 

SURVIVED BY:  

 

SONS:  DONALD "DUNK" MILLS OF SAN AUGUSTINE, STEVE "HIPPIE" & STEPHNEA MILLS OF SAN AUGUSTINE, RANDY "MO" MILLS OF NACOGDOCHES

 

DAUGHTER:  DONNIE & TOMMY KENNEDY OF SPRING

 

DAUGHTER-IN-LAW:  TENA MILLS OF SAN AUGUSTINE

 

13 GRANDCHILDREN; 30 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN & 20 GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AND A HOST OF FRIENDS

 

SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS G.W. & LUCINDA PATE; HUSBAND HESS MILLS; SON HENRY MILLS; DAUGHTERS, LINDA CAROL MILLS AND NELDA BURNS.  

 

 

 

Jeanine Ann Morris

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Jeannine Ann Morris, 74, of Nacogdoches, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at her residence.

 

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  

 

Mrs. Morris was born March 9, 1944, in Fremont, Ohio, to William Paul Mader and Anna Marie Kavanaugh Mader.  Her hobbies included quilting, sewing and crafting.  She enjoyed art and had a love for animals.  Some of her favorite memories were made while drinking coffee with family and friends.

 

She is survived by

Children:

Thomas Morris and wife, DeDe, of Center

Matthew Morris of Austin

Amanda Morris of Bentonville, Arkansas

Sarah Guerrero and husband, Chris, of Nacogdoches

Jennylind Doyle and husband, Tim, of Plano

 

6 Grandchildren

 

5 Great Grandchildren

 

11 Grand Cats

 

10 Grand Dogs

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

 

She is preceded in death by

Husband: Stephen Morris

Parents: William Paul Mader and Anna Marie Kavanaugh Mader

Sister: Mary Burnett

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The O'Malley Alley Cat Organization at http://omalleypet.org/ or call (936) 556-2754.

 

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

 

 

Richard K. Epps Jr.

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NAME:   RICHARD K. (KEN) EPPS JR.                  AGE:    89  

 

ADDRESS:   HOUSTON, TEXAS    

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   03/12/2018, HOUSTON, TEXAS

  

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :      07/21/1928, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE:     SATURDAY, 03/17/2018, 1:00 P.M.

 

PLACE OF SERVICE:      GRAVESIDE, ANTIOCH CEMETERY, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:       

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:      

  

OFFICIATING:    

 

BURIAL:   ANTIOCH CEMETERY, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

 

FATHER:  RICHARD EPPS                   MOTHER:     ROSA EPPS

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:    OIL SERVICE INDUSTRY

 

CHURCH AFFLIATION:     GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - HOUSTON

 

SURVIVED BY:     

CHILDREN:  DEBORAH VAUGHN (TOM) , RICHARD K. EPPS III, ROBERT EPPS (TERRY), 

       BETTY BRADSHAW (KENT)

11 GRANDCHILDREN & 19 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

 

HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS BELOVED WIFE LAURA CAROLYN MATHEWS EPPS. 

 

Larry Wayne Hubbard "Bear"

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Services for Larry Wayne Hubbard "Bear" of Center will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Center Triumph Church.  Interment will follow at the Thompson Cemetery in Shelbyville, TX.  Dr. Rev. Jackie Garrett will be officiating.

 

He is survived by:

 

1 Son - Brandon Suell

 

1 Daughter - Karen Jackson

 

3 Brothers - Vernon Garrett, Danny Brown, Dr. Rev. Jackie Garrett

 

1 Grandchild

 

 

Lillie Ruth Duncan

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Lillie Ruth Duncan was born October 17, 1928 in Garrison, Texas to Sam and Leaner Franks. She entered into rest on March 13, 2018 in Nacogdoches, Texas.

 

Funeral service will be 4:00 pm, Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Garrison Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Mars officiating burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Garrison, Texas.

 

Visitations will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Garrison Funeral Home.

 

Survivors:

Daughters: Carolyn Watson of Nacogdoches, Texas

Linda Kay Deason & husband Jerry of Garrison, Texas

Elaine Box & husband James of Timpson, Texas

 

Sons: Ronnie Kelly & wife Toyya of Gary, Texas

Kenneth Duncan & wife Mindy of Garrison, Texas

 

Daughter-In-Law: Diana Kelley of Nacogdoches, Texas

 

Grandchildren: Wade Watson, Dawn Ites, Shelly Hunter & husband Randy, Sam Deason & wife Amanda, Chris Box, Bryan Box & wife Staci, Chad Kelly & wife Jamie, Kirk Kelly & wife Jenny ,Chasity Phil & husband Will, Trista Kelly, Josh Kelly, Christina Duncan, Brady Plunkett

 

A host of Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

Preceded in death: Husbands, James C. Kelly and Bob Duncan

                                 

Son: Jimmy Kelly

                                   

Sisters: Quida Baker and Willene Bryce

 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Walnut Grove Cemetery

 

 

 

Clara Little

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Clara Little was born September 25, 1914 in Henderson, Texas to Ike and Mollie Lunsford. She entered into rest on March 12, 2018 in Nacogdoches, Texas having reached the age of 103 years. She was the oldest living member of Freewell Baptist District. She was a member of Mt. Union Freewell Baptist Church. 

 

Funeral Service will be at 2:00pm, Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 pm before service. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Garrison, Texas. Bro. John Voss and Bro. Al Hancock will officiate the service

 

Survivors

Daughter; Dorothy Jean Little Staine of Garrison, Texas

Son; Robert Hurston Little of Garrison, Texas

Grandchildren: Roy Harris, Deborah Jean Little, Charlotte Gay Calwell, Robert Lane Little, Cheryl Cranford, Benita Loundquist.

A host of Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

 

Preceded in death by :

Husband; Robert Harland Little

Son; Franklin Dewayne Little

Grandson; Kenneth Harris

2 sisters and 9 brothers

 

 

Herman Perkins

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Mr. Herman Perkins, age 76, of Houston, Texas.  Mr. Perkins passed away on March 6, 2018 at his residence in Houston, Texas.  He was a native of the Geneva Community in Sabine County. 

 

FUNERAL SERVICE

 

Pending at this time.

 

 

Juanita Watson

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NAME:   JUANITA WATSON                  AGE:  76    

 

ADDRESS:  SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS       

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   03/12/2018, RESIDENCE, SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS  

  

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    05/13/1942, SHELBY COUNTY, TEXAS

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE:    WEDNESDAY, 03/14/2018, 2:00 P.M.

 

PLACE OF SERVICE:      WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, SAN AUGUSTINE

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:       TUESDAY, 03/13/2018, 5-8 P.M.

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:      WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, SAN AUGUSTINE

  

OFFICIATING:   BRO. MIKE NEAL

 

BURIAL:   LIBERTY HILL MEMORIAL GARDEN, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

 

FATHER:  ALTON RAMEY               MOTHER:    IDA ROSS     

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:   HOMEMAKER 

 

SURVIVED BY:     

 

DAUGHTERS:  BRENDA THOMAS, BARBARA OWENS, TRESA JACKSON, ANGELA JACKSON

NUMEROUS GRANDCHILDREN, GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN, COUSINS & FRIENDS

 

SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS; HUSBAND, CALVIN WATSON AND

DAUGHTER, JENNIE WATSON 

 

 

 

James Hairgrove

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james Edward Hairgrove 92, left this world on March 13, 2018 in Houston, TX.  He was born on February 21, 1926 on the family farm in the Buena Vista Community near Timpson, TX, to Wilburn N. and Pearl Burns Hairgrove.  He was the oldest of seven children and attended his first few years of school in Tenaha, TX, moving to the Buena Vista School for 3rd through 8th grades and graduating from Timpson High School in 1943. After a one-year deferment for being the oldest son on a working farm, James Edward served in the US Army in WWII from January 1945 until November 1946.  He trained to invade Japan by land, leaving port the same day the first atomic bomb was dropped.  He became part of the occupation forces on Okinawa, where he guarded Japanese prisoners who he said were just as relieved the war was over as he was.

Upon returning home, James Edward attended classes at Stephen F. Austin State University, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston where he majored in Electrical Engineering while working for Houston Lighting & Power, where he remained for 15 years. 

 

After being introduced by friends from their respective jobs, Jim (as he was known in Houston) and Grace Rehrig (originally of Easton, PA) were married on March 1, 1957 in Houston and were blessed with two children, Kay Ann (1958) and Ronald James (1961). They resided in southeast Houston until moving to Pearland in the early 1970’s to a new home that Jim designed, built and lived in until moving to assisted living in 2016.

 

Jim became a Master Electrician and Owner of Certified Electric, an electrical contracting company that specialized in residential and small commercial projects.  He and Grace ran the company together for over twenty years before selling the business.  In retirement, Jim began remodeling his weekend home at Lake Murvaul, where the family has spent many happy times together.  His other hobbies included photography and woodworking.

He is survived by his daughter Kay Hairgrove Krenek and husband Wilfred of Houston, TX, daughter-in-law Susan Flournoy Hairgrove and grandson James Colton Hairgrove of Tenaha, TX, sisters Wilma Culp of Lampasas, TX and Frances McIntyre of Timpson, TX, brothers Franklin Hairgrove and Bill Hairgrove, both of Timpson, TX as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Grace, their son Ronald James Hairgrove of Tenaha, TX, his brother Van Hairgrove of Center, TX and sister JoNell Young of Marshall, TX. 

A visitation will be held at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, TX on Friday, March 16 from 5:00-7:00 PM followed by a funeral service on Saturday, March 17 at 10:00 AM, also at Taylor Funeral Home. Internment will follow at Buena Vista Cemetery.  Special appreciation to Maria Perales of Pearland, TX, who assisted Jim over the last 18 years and to the caring staff of Fairbanks Court Assisted Living in Houston.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to his family’s Historic Texas Cemetery, established in 1851 and recognized by the Texas Historical Commission. 

 

Buena Vista Cemetery

c/o Frances McIntyre

3442 CR 4916

Timpson TX  75975-9336

Dorice Marjorie McKinley Anderson

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Dorice Marjorie McKinley Anderson, 90, of Tenaha, Texas, received her blessed release  on March 8, 2018, in Mt. Enterprise. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Houston, Texas, to George Elliot McKinley and Annalee Schultze McKinley. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Mangum Funeral Home with visitation prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.  Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in the Fellowship Community in Joaquin. 

 

Dorice grew up in Houston and was a member of The Disciples of Christ Church, where her mother was the organist and her father sang routinely as a soloist. She graduated from high school and then attended The University of Houston Business College. She met Charles Henry Anderson when he was visiting friends living in her neighborhood, and they married a year later on January 22, 1949, a union that would span sixty years. Shortly after their marriage, Dorice worked as an executive secretary for Bilbo Redding Drilling Company in Houston until moving to Alvin, Texas, in 1963. She later worked at Alvin Elementary School as an administrative assistant to the principal.  She retired in 1990 and moved with Charles to their farm in East Texas near Flat Fork Creek. Widowed in 2009, Dorice continued to live at the farm, caring for her land and animals. 

 

Dorice was a woman of many talents and abilities. She loved the challenge of learning, teaching herself to needlepoint and to crochet, to grow roses, herbs and fruit trees, and invent delicious recipes.  She read the “Houston Post” daily and kept up with the latest styles in fashion. Meanwhile, her daily attire usually included rubber boots: she fed songbirds, hummingbirds, cats and dogs. 

 

She relished the outdoors. An expert camper, she guided her Girl Scout troops on primitive camping excursions. She loved being a scout leader.  While serving as president of the South Texas Girl Scout Council, Dorice was instrumental in the acquiring the Scouts’ very first camp, located along the Colorado River. She also created an after school program where scouts helped at-risk children do their homework.  Later, she would continue volunteering with children through teaching Sunday School.

 

Dorice, as wife, mother, and homemaker, was a gracious hostess who entertained often, preparing all the party food by hand--from slow-simmered Cajun dishes to decadent confections. Dorice doted on her children and grandchildren, baking their favorite treats, finding fun activities for their amusement, and always making them feel especially loved.

   

Dorice is survived by her daughter, Denise Anderson Harclerode and husband, Scott Harclerode, of Mount Enterprise, Texas,  her son, John Ellis Anderson of Pounchatoula, Louisiana; granddaughter Cara Leigh Harclerode Case and husband, Christopher Scott Case of Longview, Texas; granddaughter Katherine O’Brien Harclerode of Highland Park, Texas; and granddaughter Stephanie Lee Anderson of San Antonio, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends, including Mary Kay Longnecker and Betty Jo Longnecker Jacobs of Granbury, Texas.

   

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Henry Anderson; her parents, George and Annalee McKinley; and brothers, George Elliot McKinley, Jr. and William Charles McKinley.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Shelby County Outreach Ministries Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1029, Center, Texas, 75935.

 

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.

 

 

 

Dorice Anderson

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Dorice Anderson, 90, of Tenaha, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2018 in Mt. Enterprise. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Houston, Texas to George Elliot McKinley and Annalee Schultze McKinley. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Scott Harclerode officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in the Fellowship Community in Joaquin.

 

 

 

A visitation will be prior to service time from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Grace Choron

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Grace Choron found eternal peace on 9 March 2018. Grace was born 4 November 1920 in Shelby County and lived to be 97. She enjoyed a lifetime of events, monumental milestones, and a wonderful family.

 

Grace graduated Center High School with the class of 39. Afterwards, she would marry the love of her life and be together with him for 59 years. She worked a variety of jobs ranging from farm work with her family to Western Auto. But she would find her biggest success with opening her own floral business known as Grace’s Nursery, where she provided some of the best floral products to Shelby County for over 30 years.

 

After her retirement, she enjoyed a little travel and spending more time enjoying her hobbies which included watching the Dallas Cowboys, wrestling, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

 

She would be the first to tell you that, all though we mourn the loss of a loved one, it is the acceptance of Jesus that grants us eternal life. 

 

She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Maybelle Askew

Her husband, Wilton Choron

Her son, James (Jimmy) Choron

Brothers and sisters Norris, Dorris, Morris, and Iris

 

She is survived by her grandchildren,

Erik and wife Valerie Choron

Megan Choron

Heather and husband Steven Munding 

 

Great grandchildren 

Lydia Choron

Reilly Henderson

Cameron Cubstead

Lillian Choron-Munding

Guinevere Choron-Munding

Alexis Choron-Munding

Breanna Hartley

 

Family friends Stanley Pritchett and Lisa Adams

 

And numerous nieces and nephews 

 

A special thank you to the staff of Pine Grove Nursing Home and Affinity Hospice, she considered you all family and loved all of you. 

 

 

Services will be presided by Bro. Gordon Vaughn with the assistance of Eastern Star Lodge No. 348 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., with interment following at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

 

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

 

 

 

George Springer

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Funeral for George Springer, 71, of Garrison, Texas will be at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas with Bro. John McGuire officiating, Burial will be at Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison, Texas.

 

Mr. Springer died Thursday, March 8, 2018 in Tyler, Texas. He was born March 21, 1946.

 

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Garrison Funeral Home.

 

 

Louis Troy Risinger

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Louis Troy Risinger, 70, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2018 in Shelbyville. He was born on April 6, 1947 in Center, Texas to Carvie Cora Risinger Robinson. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham, Bro. Don Windham and Rev. Jacob Casey officiating. Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

 

Troy grew up in the Dunnigan Community and attended Shelbyville ISD. He knew Edith Wilburn his entire life, but he had never worked up the courage to ask her out. One day, Troy and a friend of his saw Edith and her friend, Gracie in the middle of the road in their bathing suits. At that moment, Troy took a chance. They went on a double date and the rest is history. The two dated from 1967 until 1970 when they joined hands in marriage on March 20th and stood by one another’s side until Troy’s passing.

 

For 21 years, Troy worked as a carpenter in Vidor before retiring. He was a master at his trade and enjoyed his career over the years. Troy was at peace in the outdoors. Sometimes he would just sit outside and soak in the sunset each evening adoring God’s masterpiece. He also loved to fish and hunt with his family. You might find them on the bridge at Sleepy’s or hunting wolves and foxes. No matter where they were, the time together was treasured. Troy’s daughters learned a lot about life and about the outdoors shadowing him. He showed them how to fox hunt, how to truck camp and even all the tricks involved in a game of 42. His love for the Lord was the most important lesson he tried to instill in his children and grandchildren.   Raising their voices together in praise was a common occurrence. They loved to sing and play guitar at church, family gatherings and revivals. He also loved singing with OC There were times when Troy would sit back and listen to his daughters. In those moments, he found true contentment hearing them use their vocal talents for God’s glory. Pawpaw, as his beloved grandchildren called him, had a special place in his heart for the grandbabies. They were his pride and joy and some of the most beautiful memories of love and laughter were made when they were all together. 

 

He was an easy-going man that would sit back and watch the RFD channel and the Weather Channel somedays and then other days, you might catch him watching old Westerns. There probably wasn’t one that he didn’t see. Troy also loved a good seafood buffet. He really enjoyed it when everyone in the family would get together to eat. Often the highlight of Troy’s day would be his nightly phone call with his cousin Betty Nell. He looked forward to their conversations each night and they would talk for hours. Troy was a light in this world to everyone who knew him. He had a nickname for everyone, but you knew that meant he loved you. So many wonderful memories were made over the years with Troy and will be treasured in the years to come. 

 

He was a member of Pine Forest Masonic Lodge #1420 since 1982. He was also a member of the Easter Star Vidor Lodge #914 and Sabine Carpenters Local of Beaumont.

 

Troy is survived by his wife, Edith Risinger of Shelbyville; daughters, Jennifer Stroud and husband, Stephen of Shelbyville, Tammy Casey and husband, Jacob of Huntington, Jackie Chauvin and husband, Armand of Nederland, and Janet McGowan and husband, Russell of Kountze; grandchildren, Xavier Pierce and wife, Sara of Porter, OC Stroud and Wife, Courtney of Joaquin, Britni Swearingen and husband, Kyle of Kountze, Reece Stroud of Shelbyville and girlfriend, Sheridan Sharp of Henderson,  Jon McGowan and Emilie McGowan of Kountze; great-grandchild, LilyAnn Stroud of Joaquin; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Troy is also survived by Clinton Risinger who was like a son to him and by his best friends, “Brother” Henry Norris, Cotton Wilburn and Robert Risinger. 

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Carvie Robinson and grandparents, Jim and Cora Risinger.

 

Pallbearers will be Xavier Pierce, OC Stroud, Reece Stroud, Jon McGowan, Kyle Swearingen, Henry Norris and Clinton Risinger. 

 

Honorary pallbearers are Cotton Wilburn, Robert Risinger, and all of his Mason Brothers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Shelbyville, Texas. 

 

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. 

 

 

Fred Mandrell Willams Jr.

Posted About Five Years Ago by Hicks Mortuary

 

 

Funeral service for Mr. Fred Mandrell Williams, Jr.  (61) of Glenn Heights, Texas will be Friday, March 16, 2018 at Friendship Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas at 1:00pm.  Mr.  Williams died March 7, 2018 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Williams was born April 12, 1956.  Pastor, Carlton Walls will be officiating.   

 

Mr. Williams is survived by:

 

Wife:  Mildred Williams of Glenn Heights, Texas 

 

Daughter:  Ivanna Williams of Los Angeles, California  

 

           

Visitation:   Thursday, March 15, 2018 from the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Hicks Chapel.

             

Committal:  Bo Bo Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas 

 

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

 

 

 

Samantha Grigsby

Posted About Five Years Ago by Watson & Sons FH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Samantha Grigsby, 49, of Timpson, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Texarkana, Texas.

 

Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

 

Mrs. Grigsby was born November 5, 1968, in Beaumont, Texas, to Jack Graham Grigsby and Judy Shirlene Hiller.  She was a member of Christian Motorcycle Association and was of the Christian faith.

 

She is survived by

Children:

Danielle Grigsby of Timpson

Scott Husband of Kerrville

Suzanna Husband of Timpson

 

Grandchildren:

Jasper Lee Jordan 

Chris Leewayne Bolton

Allen Jerome White Jr.

 

Brothers and Sisters:

Mark Chantzifotis of Baytown

Mary Chantzifotis of Tenaha

Jeanne Grigsby of Willis

Cora Grigsby of Willis

Tammy Johnson of Austin

 

A number of other family members and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Jack Graham Grigsby and Judy Shirlene Hiller

Brother: Michael Chantzifotis

 

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

 

 

 

Ruby Browning

Posted About Five Years Ago by Mangum FH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ruby Browning, 91, of Winnsboro, Louisiana, passed away on March 8, 2018 in San Augustine. She was born on September 14, 1926 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to John Wesley McCoy and Ora Clark McCoy. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Young’s Community Funeral Home in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Winnsboro. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Young’s Community Funeral Home. 

 

Ruby grew up in Gilbert, Louisiana and Chase, Louisiana. She graduated from Gilbert High School. After graduation, she met Albert Browning on the streets of Winnsboro, Louisiana and the two hit it off immediately. They were married on November 7, 1945 and remained faithfully by one another’s side until Albert’s passing. Ruby’s number one priority was serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved going to church and to gospel singings. There was no better feeling than gathering together with God’s people in fellowship and praise. In her free time, Ruby also enjoyed sewing, gardening and quilting. Some of her most precious and memorable moments were spent surrounded by her family. During her lifetime, Ruby was a member of Freedom Missionary Bible Baptist Church and Temple Baptist Church.

 

Ruby is survived by her daughter, Patricia Heinstchel; grandchildren, Ann Newsom and husband, Gene, DeWayne Netherland and wife, Lori, Terry Netherland, Joseph Hemphill and wife, Carla, Albert David Hemphill and wife, Belinda, Danny Hemphill and wife, Connie, and Sarah Stokes and husband, Denton; great-grandchildren, Blake Smith and wife, Ariel, Travis Newsom, Erica Newsom, Ethan Newsom, Summer Hemphill, Chasity Estis, Jessica Hemphill, Alyvia Hemphill, Dane Hemphill, Heather Daniels, Robert J. Hemphill, Wiley Stokes, and Maddie Stokes; great-great grandchildren, Sophia Dutoit, Braxton Richardson, Liam Estis, Bryant Newsom, Hagen Newsom, Mekanna Daniels, Bella Daniels, Negan Daniels and Casyn Punchard.

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Browning; parents, John and Ora McCoy; infant son, John William Browning; daughter, Ruby Jean Netherland; brothers, John McCoy, JR McCoy, Huey McCoy and Oscar McCoy; sisters, Pearl Langston, Opal Kelsey, Jewel Templeton and Katherine Barber; and son-in-law, Glenn Heintschel. 

 

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.

 

Jack Palmer

Posted About Five Years Ago by Mangum FH

 

 

 

 

Jack Palmer, 75, of Center, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2018 in Center. He was born on October 6, 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas to Delbert Jack Palmer and Dorothy M. Abshire Palmer. A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home. A private interment will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park. 

 

Jack lived in Port Arthur until the age of nine when his family moved to Tenaha. After a brief stay there, they eventually settled in Center where Jack would graduate from Center High School with the class of 1961. 

 

Jack was a quiet and reserved man. From a young age he developed a passion for cars and most especially he loved his 1932 Ford Hot Rod. He and some of his friends even had a car club in high school called the “Pacemakers.” There was nothing better than getting out on a bright and sunny day to cruise the city streets in his pride and joy. He also liked to fire up the barbecue pit and to cook for his family and friends. Those precious moments spent with the ones closest to him will be treasured forever. 

 

Jack is survived by his brother, Kenneth Palmer and wife, Ella; nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends. 

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Dorothy Palmer.

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.

 

 

Jenny V. Thompson

Posted About Five Years Ago by Community Funeral Home

 

 

 

Mother Jenny V. Thompson of the Todd Springs Community passed away on Thursday 1st at the Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.  Services will be Sunday 11th at 1 p.m. at Center Triumph Church with Elder Richard McCowin officiating.  Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery.

 

She is survived by:

 

5 Sons Prince Melton & Delphine Thompson, Marvin Thompson, Leonard Earl Thompson, Prince Archie & Sharon Thompson and Stephan & Feleshia Thompson  

 

2 Daughters Clara & Gilbert Dergin, Ruthie Thompson 

 

26 Grandchildren, 45 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great, Great,Grandchildren

 

3 Sister - Althea Horn, Earnestine Nichols, Lutherine Scott

 

 

Irvin Geroge Bryant

Posted About Five Years Ago by Community Funeral Home

 

 

Mr. Irvin George Bryant  passed away on February 25th. Services will be on Saturday 10th at 12 noon at the Bryant Temple COGIC with Elder Freeman Bryant officiating.  Burial will follow in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Garrison.

 

He is survived by:

 

Wife - Wanda Steed Bryant 

 

Daughter - Monica Bryant 

 

3 Sisters - Annie L. Coleman, Mary Speight, Essie & Kevin Richard 

 

3 Brothers - Elder Freeman & Onie Bryant, Buria & Debra Bryant, and Lannas Bryant Jr. 

 

 

 

Ada Smith

Posted About Five Years Ago by Community Funeral Home

 

 

Ada Smith of Gary passed away on Saturday 3rd at Panola Care Rehab.  Visitation will be Friday 9th from 7-9 p.m. at Community Funeral Home Chapel.  Services will be Saturday 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the New Life Fellowship in Carthage with Rev.  Raymond Ingram officiating.  Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Tenaha.

 

3 Daughters - Mattie Weatherton, Gloria Watley, Sandra Harris

 

2 Sons - James Harris, Charles Harris 

 

10 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Granchildren

 

2 Sisters Margie Simmons and Delma Ruth Ashley 

 

1 Brother - Daniel Gipson

 

Ella Wee "Doll" Johnson

Posted About Five Years Ago by Community Funeral Home

 

 

Ella Wee "Doll" Johnson of the Eat Hamilton Community passed away on Saturday 3rd at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Center.  Visitation will be on Saturday 10th - 11th at Bennett Chapel Baptist Church.  Funeral services will be Saturday 10th at 11:00 a.m. at the Bennett Chapel Church with Bishop W.C. Martin officiating.  Burial will follow in the Brittain Creek Cemetery in East Hamiliton.  

 

Wee "Doll" Johson is survived by:

 

2 Sons - Coleman & Annie Johnson and Donnie Johnson all of Center

 

1 Daughter - Janie Faye Johnson of Center

 

23 Grandchildren, 55 Great Grandchildren, and 24 Great Great Grandchildren

 

3 Sisters - Janie Colman, Ester Cartwright, Myrtle Osby

 

4 Brothers Lemel Cartwright and William Cartwright Jr., Elmer Fields Jr., and Thomas Carwright 

 

 

Melba Martin

Posted About Five Years Ago by Taylor FH

 

 

Graveside services for Melba (Jeannie) Horton Martin, 60, of Nacogdoches, will be held at 2:30PM, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Tennessee Cemetery in Timpson, Tx with Bro. John Wahl officiating.

 

Mrs. Martin passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on July 1, 1957, in Henderson, Texas.

 

Jeanne spent her childhood in Timpson where she attended school and graduated from Timpson High School. She married Ronald J. Martin on March 12, 1994, they spent a wonderful life together raising their daughter Regan. She took great pride and joy in being a mother. Jeanne was always taking care of her family and her home. You could always catch her outside in her flower beds or playing with her cats and dogs. She loved camping and was ready at moments notice if someone mentioned going. Jeanne loved spoiling her two grandchildren Ashton and Evan. She was a member of the Calvary Temple Church in Mt. Enterprise. 

 

Mrs. Martin is survived by her beloved husband, Ronald Martin; father, Bill Horton; daughter, Regan Center; brothers, Mike Horton, C.B. McDonald, and Jessie McDonald; grandchildren, Ashton Center and Evan Center.

 

She is preceded in death by her mom, Bobbie Wright.

 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.

The family of Mrs. Martin is being served by Taylor Funeral Home. To convey condolences and to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

 

 

Jeanne Martin

Posted About Five Years Ago by Taylor FH of Timpson

 

 

Graveside services for Melba Jean Martin, 60, of Nacogdoches, will be held at 2:30PM, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Tennessee Cemetery in Timpson, Tx with Bro. John Wahl officiating.

 

Mrs. Martin passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on July 1, 1957, in Henderson, Texas.

 

Jeanne spent her childhood in Timpson where she attended school and graduated from Timpson High School. She married Ronald J. Martin on March 12, 1994, they spent a wonderful life together raising their daughter Regan. She took great pride and joy in being a mother. Jeanne was always taking care of her family and her home. You could always catch her outside in her flower beds or playing with her cats and dogs. She loved camping and was ready at moments notice if someone mentioned going. Jeanne loved spoiling her two grandchildren Ashton and Evan. She was a member of the Calvary Temple Church in Mt. Enterprise. 

 

Mrs. Martin is survived by her beloved husband, Ronald Martin; father, Bill Horton; daughter, Regan Center; brothers, Mike Horton, C.B. McDonald, and Jessie McDonald; grandchildren, Ashton Center and Evan Center.

 

She is preceded in death by her mom, Bobbie Wright.

 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson, Texas.

 

The family of Mrs. Martin is being served by Taylor Funeral Home. To convey condolences and to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net.

 

 

 

 

 

Jimmy Ray Hinson

Posted About Five Years Ago by Community Funeral Home

 

 

Jimmy Ray Hinson 71 of Center passed away on Feburary 27th at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.  Services will take place on Tuesday, March 6th at 1 p.m. at the Center Triumph Church in Center, TX.  Rev. Coutee will be officiating for Mr. Hinson's service.  Interment will follow at the Westview Cemetery.

 

He is survived by:

 

2 Daughters: Regina Ceasar, Deandra Hinson

 

4 Sons: Keith Hinson, Kirb H. Hinson, Kimble Ceasar, Tyrone Washington

 

14 Grandchildren

 

2 Sisters: Ann Bell, Sandra Lathan

 

2 Brothers: Eugene Brown, Dr. Keith Hinson

 

 

 

Catherine Odell Byrd Dickerson

Posted About Five Years Ago by Watson & Sons FH

 

 

Catherine Odell Byrd Dickerson could scarcely wait to bid this world goodbye and fly away to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His Holy City.

 

Cathy passed into eternal life on March 3, 2018, from complications of COPD and pneumonia.  She was 79 years of age.

 

Born in Stamps, Arkansas, July 10, 1938, to John Earl and Velma Altom Byrd, Cathy lived most of her life in Magnolia, Arkansas and Joaquin, Texas.  Cathy worked hard and tried her best to fulfill her responsibilities.  She asked for and granted forgiveness generously.  Cathy walked humbly before her Savior and worshiped Him with her beautiful voice.  Now she sings to God’s glory in the angel choir.  

 

Cathy is survived by Ronald Eugene (Gene) Dickerson, the love of her life and the husband who gave her the best years of her life.  She leaves behind to honor her memory her children, Donna (Stanley Orbik) Woodard, Cindy (David) Hughes, John David (Sheri Greening) Woodard, Elizabeth (Gregory) Paterson; grandchildren, James (Robyn) Eaves, Joseph Hughes, Christina Hughes, Randy Maynard; great grandchildren, Ryann, J.J., and Brantley Eaves, Hunter Hughes; siblings, James Earl (Peggy) Byrd, Melba Davis, Shirley Nelson; her many nieces and nephews; her extended Dickerson family who loved her as their own, especially her special sister, Teresa; her special cousin, Mabel Miller; her church family at Logansport Missionary Baptist Church, especially Becky Brooks.

 

Cathy is predeceased by her parents; brother, John Earl Byrd Jr.; and two grandchildren, Tommy Hughes and Brandi Whittaker.

 

We will celebrate her life more abundant and free at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 5, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas, with Bro. Joe Walker officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.  Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin, Texas.

 

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

 

 

 

Fred Wayne Smith

Posted About Five Years Ago by Wyman Roberts FH

 

 

NAME:   MR. FRED WAYNE SMITH                 AGE:   71  

 

ADDRESS:    SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS  

 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:    03/01/2018, FT. WORTH, TEXAS

        

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :      07/09/1946, JASPER COUNTY, TEXAS

 

 DATE / TIME OF SERVICE:     SUNDAY, 03/04/2018, 2:30 P.M.

 

PLACE OF SERVICE:      FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, SAN AUGUSTINE

 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:       SUNDAY, 03/04/2018, 1:00 TO 2:30 P.M.

 

PLACE OF VISITATION:      FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, SAN AUGUSTINE

  

OFFICIATING:   REV. FRANK HOLRATH

 

BURIAL:   LIBERTY HILL MEMORIAL GARDEN, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY

 

FATHER:    ALDOUS SMITH                  MOTHER:   BENNYE LOUISE RICHARDS  

                                                                                                                     

OCCUPATION:    RETIRED FROM NEW BOSTON ISD WHERE HE WAS A FOOTBALL & TRACK COACH, ALSO TAUGHT MATH & ACCOUNTING CLASSES AT NBISD;  WORKED FOR THE SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY APPRAISAL OFFICE DOING MAPPING

 

ORGANIZATION:  TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION

 

SURVIVED BY: 

   

WIFE:  DIANE SMITH OF SAN AUGUSTINE

 

DAUGHTERS:  MELISSA STEPH & HUSBAND CHRIS OF TATUM, TX KIMBERLY MULLINS OF MANSFIELD, TX

 

SON:  ROY LYNN SMITH & WIFE CRYSTAL OF POLLOCK, TX

 

GRANDCHILDREN:  JACOB & KRISTEN, HANNAH KATE, JEREMIAH,WILL, TYLER, TITUS, BAILEY

GRACE, MADISON, ADALYNN, & DAVID LYNN

 

SISTER: CONNYE SMITH OF CRESTED BUTTE, CO.

 

SISTER-IN-LAW:  DEBBIE RIPKOWSKI OF SAGINAW, TX

 

BROTHERS-IN-LAW:  BO CARNEY & WIFE CINDY OF DAYTON, TX.  MIKE BEASLEY & WIFE PAM OF FLINT, TX.  LARRY BEASLEY & WIFE KAREN OF BROADDUS, TX

 

 

 

 

Elroy S. Scott

Posted About Five Years Ago by Mangum FH

 

 

Elroy S. Scott, 73, of Huffman, Texas, formerly of Broaddus, passed away on February 28, 2018 in Houston. He was born on November 13, 1944 in West Mineral, Kansas to Toy and Eula Scott. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Long Pines Baptist Church, 7243 FM 83, Broaddus, Texas 75929.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Kay Martin

Posted About Five Years Ago by Laird Funeral Home

 

 

Funeral service for Kay Martin, 77, of Martinsville, will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Laird Funeral Home, with Bro. Don Chumley officiating. Burial will be in Martinsville Cemetery. 

Mrs. Martin passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Garrison. She was born on July 22, 1940, in San Angelo, Texas. 

 

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Laird Funeral Home.  

As a young girl Kay attended several schools in Texas, and graduated from Center High School in 1958. 

 

She married Lamar Martin on December 26, 1958, and they recently celebrated 59 years of marriage.   Kay dedicated her life to raising her two children, David and Janet. She was the epitome of what a mother should be taking great pride in raising her children to be successful adults. The joy that her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren brought her was endless. 

 

When not caring for the needs of her family she would spend her days with Lamar taking care of the cattle at their ranch.  She always loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed the time spent at Lake Sam Rayburn surrounded by her friends and family.   Many happy days were spent with her longtime friend, Doris.  Kay enjoyed all types of music and was especially fond of the gospel music at Spring Hill Baptist Church where she was a member.  

 

Mrs. Martin is survived by her beloved husband, Lamar Martin of Martinsville; son, David L. Martin and wife, JoAnna of Center; daughter, Janet Lucas of Martinsville; grandchildren: Wesley Lucas, Jacque Holt and husband, Shad, Jason Martin, Justin Martin, Johna Underwood and husband, Joe, and Christopher Phipps; seven great grandchildren; sister, Martha Dunham and husband, Joe, of Denton, Texas, along with other family and close friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, W.D. Lawler and Lola Mae Easterly Lawler. 

Pallbearers for Mrs. Martin will be Wesley Lucas, Jason Martin, Sean, Martin, Kevin Martin, Perry Skipper, and David Bailey.   

 

The Martin family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Garrison Nursing Home and Accolade Hospice for the care, love and compassion shown to Mrs. Kay and the family during the recent weeks. 

 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Martinsville Cemetery, P.O. Box 93, Martinsville, Texas, 75958. 

 

The family of Mrs. Martin is being served by Laird Funeral Home. To convey condolences and to sign an online register please visit www.lairdfh.net. 

 

Rosalee Sigler - Updated

Posted About Five Years Ago by Watson & Sons FH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rosalee Sigler, 51, of Center, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston.  

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Austin Wiggins officiating.

 

Mrs. Sigler was born October 23, 1966, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Marvin Smith and Inez McKenna Smith.  She enjoyed fishing and spending time with the Sigler family.  She was of the Baptist faith.

 

She is survived by

Husband: Steve Sigler

 

Son: Jacob Benton

 

Mother: Inez Levitta Smith

 

Sisters: 

Marvitta Hall

Patsy Robertson

Dorlena Ciotuszynski and husband, Rich

Wanda Tate

Louise Tucker and husband, Randy

 

Brothers:

Randy Smith

Ronald Smith

Quannah Holeroft

 

Brothers-in-law: 

David Sigler and wife, Lisa

Michael Sigler and wife, Jodi

 

Stepchildren:

Kylie Sigler

Kaitlyn Anthony and husband, Cody

Corey Sigler and wife, Angie

James Sigler

 

Preceded in death by

Father: Marvin Smith

Brother: Marvin Smith Jr.

Step Daughter: Jessica Sigler

 

Pallbearers will be Jim Bartley, Rich Ciotuszynski, David Sigler, Michael Sigler, Rocky Windham and Randy Smith.

 

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