Kristal Florene Locke, 94, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on August 28, 2019, in San Antonio. She was born on October 8, 1924, in Center, Texas to John Locke and Martha (Mattie) Eudora Higginbotham Locke. Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Newburn Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. 

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

Billy E. Lawson, 88, of Center, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Center.  Visitation will be held prior to service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

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

Julio Cesar Vazquez Bautista, 28, gained his wings on August 25, 2019 in Center, Texas. He was born on September 27, 1990, in San Jose Acateno Puebla, Mexico to Victor Manuel Vazquez Garcia and Maria Magdalena Bautista Mendez.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. 

He was his parents pride and joy. When other kids his age would be out there getting into trouble or playing around, Julio was working and making his own money. At the age of 18, Julio left his home in Mexico with very little notice as he did not like goodbyes. He then traveled to Nacogdoches, TX. He first worked in several small jobs until he started with 4G Contractors in Logansport, Louisiana on July of 2011 and later moved to Shelby County. He was welder helper and later became a welder. 4G contractors was not just his place of employment, it was a place where he met friends that later became his second family. He was loved by many and always described as an honest, true and loyal friend. A friend whom you knew you could always count on. He was always willing to help anyone, without expecting anything in return. Julio was proof that even in a world like the one we live today; there were still people with a great heart like his. 

Julio is survived by his wife; Esther Karina Lopez Morales; parents, Victor Manuel Vazquez Garcia and Maria Magdalena Bautista Mendez; brother, Victor Manuel Vazquez Bautista; sister, Diana Sarai Vazquez Bautista. 

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

Joe D. Anderson was born January 7, 1932 to Joe C. and Jewell Ellis Anderson. He was the second child of six and the oldest son. He was born in Navarro County on the family farm where he spent most of his formative years. He attended and graduated from Richland High School, Navarro Junior College and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture from Texas A&M University, Class of 1954.

With Joe, God came first, family second and Texas A&M third. Growing up on a cotton farm all the kids learned to work at an early age. They grew up in a loving Christian home and maintained a great love for each other that has never wavered. 
 
After graduating from Texas A&M, Joe became Assistant County Agent in Montgomery County. It was there in Conroe that he met the love of his life, Linda. They shared 61 years of marriage. In 1958, as newlyweds, they moved to Center, where he served as County Agent for 12 years. In 1970, he began a career in insurance, which continued until his death.

Their first Sunday in Center, Joe and Linda united with First Baptist Church in Center and served faithfully in many capacities for over 60 years. His favorite place of service was as greeter and usher. He loved meeting people and making them feel welcome when they came to worship. He served as Deacon for 45 years and was named Deacon Emeritus in March 2019 as his health declined. He was also Aggie Muster Chairman for over 40 years.  

Joe is survived by:

Wife: Linda Anderson

Son: Walter Lee Anderson

Daughters: 
Valerie Fillmore and husband, Cameron
Vickie Shannon and husband, Steve 
Jo Lynn Fountain Dyber and husband, Kenny
Emily Buck and husband, Steve

Former Son-in-law: Victor Eddins

Grandchildren:
Casey Nelson and husband, Ben
Cody Fountain and wife, Kim
Eoin O’Shannon
Adam Dyber 
Kyle Buck

Great Grandchild: Colton Lee Fountain 

Brothers: 
Guy Anderson
Willy Anderson and wife, Pat
 
Sisters:
Marie Yazell
Cleta Johnson and husband, Tom
Judy Means

Many nephews, nieces, 5th daughters and a multitude of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Jewell Anderson; an infant son; and son-in-law, Eddie Fountain.

Serving as pallbearers will be Burton Brown, Robert Williams, Terry Scull, Jason Locke, Cody Fountain, Alex Eddins and Steve Jeans 

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe’s grandsons: Kyle Buck, Adam Dyber, Alex Eddins, Eoin O’Shannon; sons-in-law: Steve Buck, Kenny Dyber, Cameron Fillmore and Steve Shannon; the Deacons, Ushers, Greeters and Staff of First Baptist Church in Center. 
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church Mission Fund, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935 or to The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Center, Texas. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. 

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home. 

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. 

Janet Lynn Gipson Luman, 48, of Mansfield, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Dennis Landtroop officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

Ms. Luman was born August 27, 1971, in Lufkin, Texas, to James Walter Gipson and Mary Lynn Belsha Gipson.  She enjoyed writing poetry and helping others in any way possible.  Ms. Luman attended Church on the Rock in Logansport, Louisiana.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Luman and wife Donna of Timpson, Texas; grandchildren, Joshua Luman, Chloe Luman, Lyndon Nichols, Lathan Nichols, Ethan Luman, Madison Luman, Landon Luman, Luke Luman, Katherine Luman, Amara Luman, Cora Luman, Erin Luman, Destiny Luman, and Dustin Luman; stepchildren, Paul Luman of Dallas, Glen Luman of Carthage, Texas, and Rebecca Woods of Cabot, Arkansas; father, James Gipson of San Augustine, Texas; brothers, Jamie “Bubba” Gipson of Logansport, Louisiana and Shelby Gipson of Tyler, Texas; sister-in-law, Lora Taylor of Carthage, Texas; grandfather, Howard Belsha of Center; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her stepson, Ronnie Luman Jr.; mother, Mary Lynn Gipson; grandparents, Jeanette Belsha and JD and Edna Gipson; aunt and uncle, Olga and Shelly Bowman.

Pallbearers will be Paul Luman, Glen Luman, Caleb Clark, Lathan Nichols, Lyndon Nichols, and Mark Anderson.

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

NAME:        PATSY MARSHALL MURRAY          AGE:     72

ADDRESS:      SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY, TX
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: JUNE 3, 1947, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY, TX

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE:   FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019, 2:00 PM

PLACE OF SERVICE:     WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

PLACE OF VISITATION:   WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME

OFFICIATING:   BRO. LEO WRIGHT
  
BURIAL:  MAGNOLIA SPRINGS CEMETERY, SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY, TX

FATHER:       JAMES MARSHALL                             MOTHER:   EVA LOIS (VESTAL) MARSHALL 

                                                                                                                    
OCCUPATION:   CLERICAL/TEACHERS AIDE

SURVIVED BY:   SONS: BRENT MURRAY AND REGINNA WISE OF SAN AUGUSTINE
BRAD MURRAY AND WIFE PATTY OF MAINE
GRANDCHILDREN: ABBY MURRAY, NICHOLAS MURRAY, MEGAN MURRAY

BROTHERS: JACK MARSHALL AND WIFE JUDY, FRANK MARSHALL AND KATHY BRITTAIN; ROLAND “HOOTIE” MARSHALL AND WIFE ROXANNE

**PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS JAMES AND EVA LOIS MARSHALL; BROTHERS
    HOWARD MARSHALL, ROBERT MARSHALL

NAME:     MIRANDA SKEANS             AGE:     32

ADDRESS:    CHIRENO, TEXAS  

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019, LUFKIN, TEXAS
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: DECEMBER 15, 1986, CENTER, TEXAS

DATE / TIME OF  MEMORIAL SERVICE:   FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019, 5:00 PM

PLACE OF MEMORIAL SERVICE:     WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

OFFICIATING:   BRADY OWENS
  

FATHER:       THOMAS LEE SKEANS                   MOTHER: BRENDA (HARVEY) SKEANS
                                                                                                                 
OCCUPATION:   WAITRESS

SURVIVED BY:   MOTHER: BRENDA (HARVEY) SKEANS OF CHIRENO

SISTERS: MICHELLE OWENS AND HUSBAND BRADY OF PORT LAVACA
AMANDA MOORE AND HUSBAND GUS OF CHIRENO CRYSTAL HARRISON AND HUSBAND JUSTIN OF SAN AUGUSTINE

**PRECEDED IN DEATH BY FATHER THOMAS SKEANS;
 GRANDPARENTS DUB & CHARLCIE HARVEY

NAME:  Mildred Chapman                AGE:     86

ADDRESS:      Broaddus, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019, NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: JULY 30, 1933, BROADDUS, TEXAS

 DATE / TIME OF  MEMORIAL SERVICE:   FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019, 11:00 AM

PLACE OF MEMORIAL SERVICE:     CHURCH OF CHRIST, BROADDUS, TEXAS

FATHER:  BEN THOMAS BEARD           MOTHER: ETHEL (SHEARD) BEARD

                                                                                                                    
OCCUPATION:   ENGINEERING-DRAFTER GULF OIL     

SURVIVED BY:  

SON: ANDREW CHAPMAN AND WIFE JEAN OF BROADDUS
               

DAUGHTER-IN-LAW: TAMMIE CHAPMAN
               

SON-IN-LAW: SIM ABEL
               

4 GRANDCHILDREN; 10 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

**PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: 

DAUGHTERS JO ELLEN DISMUKES, MARY JANETTE ABEL;
                                                       

SONS BEN CHAPMAN, CECIL CHAPMAN
                                                       

GRANDSONS BUCK ABEL, ROBERT ANDREW CHAPMAN
 

Billy W. Davis, 74, of Center, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Don Windham and Bro. Johnnie Johnson officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

Mr. Davis was born July 14, 1945, in Carthage, to George Davis Jr. and James Vernie Lawhorn Davis.  He was a mechanic in Center since 1987, owning and operating Imperial Truck and Trailer Repair.  Mr. Davis was an avid hunter and loved drag racing and spending time with family.  He was a member of Mount Calvary Full Gospel Church in Shelbyville.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cherry Davis; children, Stacey Middleton and husband Martin of Wills Point, Ashley Hines and husband Chatrick “Chad” of Center, and Casey Davis of Center; grandchildren, Breanna Middleton, Brooklyn Ikner, Adrianna, Taylor, Kaydence, and Ty Hines; sisters, Vera Lou Roberts and husband Bill of Tenaha and Mary Ann Skinner of Joaquin; numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George Davis Jr. and James Vernie Lawhorn Davis; and brothers, Johnny Davis and Wayne Davis.

Pallbearers will be Chatrick Hines, Martin Middleton, Ricky Fowler, Tremayne Hewitt, Allen Hogan, and Dale Langsford.  Honorary pallbearer will be Terry Adkinson.

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

Julio Cesar Vazquez, 28, of Center, Texas, passed away in Center, Texas on August 25, 2019 in Center, Texas.  He was born on September 27, 1990, in San Jose Acateno Puebla, Mexico to Victor Manuel Vazquez and Maria Magdalena Bautista.  

Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Mangum Funeral Home, 420 San Augustine St., Center, Texas.

To send condolences or to sign the online register please visit www.mangum@mangumfh.net.

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home.

The Homegoing Celebration Services for Gale Culpepper are:

Saturday, August 31, 2019
11:00 am Central
Iron Wheel Baptist Church

820 First Street
Nacogdoches, Texas

Gale was born July 1, 1952 in Marshall, TX
She departed this life on August 22, 2019 at her home.

The family respectfully requests that you wear bright colors.  We plan to honor Gale by wearing her favorite colors Purple and Gold.

Repass to follow at the church

(If you have a favorite photo of or with Gale-please bring it for the memory board display at the repass).

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Multi-Myeloma Foundation in the name of Gale Culpepper are appreciated.

You are welcome to drop in for The Viewing on Friday, August 30, 2019 at any time from 
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm at:

Sid Roberts Funeral Home
3535 S.E. Stallings Dr.
Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Ina Dora Bass, 80, of Center, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019, in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Hayden Dupre officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Mrs. Bass was born January 20, 1939, in Nacogdoches, to Hiram Victor Bass and Helen Dorothy McGinty.  She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #348 in Center and Center Missionary Baptist Church in Center.  Her hobby was spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Kenneth Shahan and wife Sarah of Center, Justin Shahan of New Hampshire, and Cherie Rudd and husband Randy of Center; grandchildren, Zachary Shahan and wife Janne of Massachusetts, Mathew Shahan and wife Jennifer of Gary, Kristi Sibley and husband Brodie of Center, and Jamie Rose and husband Jessie of Center; and ten great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Hiram Victor Bass and Helen Dorothy McGinty.

Pallbearers will be Mathew Shahan, Brodie Sibley, Jessie Rose, Tony Willoughby, Jim Green, and Buster Masters.

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

Arthur Melvin Waller, 67, of Center, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2019 in Nacogdoches, Texas, after a lengthily illness. He was born on October 25, 1951 in Kerrville, Texas to Arthur Pershing Waller and Jimmie Louise Yarborough Waller. 

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Center Christian Fellowship Church. 

Melvin graduated from Center High School with the Class of 1970. He worked for several large companies before establishing Waller Construction, servicing Shelby County and the surrounding areas for 30 years.  Deciding to continue his education, he obtained a teaching certificate in April 2011 and began educating young minds in Construction Technology at Center High School. 

Melvin was dedicated to his family and never hesitated to help out and do whatever was necessary to fill any need.   He was instrumental in teaching work ethics and values to his nephews and nieces. Spending time with family was one of his favorite things to do.  His wit and humor kept us all laughing and waiting to see what was going to happen next.  Melvin had such a generous heart and as a matter of fact one could say that his heart was too big for his body.  His life's motto was "give to others" and that was exactly what he did.  No sacrifice was too great or small. He was a master builder and could build just about anything and enjoyed whatever he did.  He was also loved artwork at which he was equally gifted.  He was a Christian and not even death can steal the memories that he leaves with us all. 

Melvin is survived:

Brother:

Thomas Waller and wife, Brenda of Center, Texas

Sisters: 
Kathy Hagler and husband, Jimmy of Center, Texas
Annie Waller Fisher of Hot Springs, Arkansas

Family workforce, nephews, and nieces:
David Brittain
Heath Hagler
Brian Adams
Josh Waller
Joel Waller
Chris Adams
Nicole (Nickel) Styles
Stephanie Waller

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur P. and Louise Waller; sister, Beth O’Donnell; and brothers-in-laws, Dean Fisher and Michael O’Donnell.

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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. 

Billie Jean Wheeler, 81, of Center, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2019 in
Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on August 2, 1938 in San Augustine, Texas to
Fred Corbitt Page and Lillie Mae Perry Page. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM
on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Williams
officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, August 26, 2019 at
Mangum Funeral Home.

Billie was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church.
Billie is survived by:

Children:

Debbie Bell and husband, Bubba of Center
David Wheeler and Porfi Williford of Center
Deidra Cockrell and husband, Bryan of Center
Sandy Wheeler of Center
Grandchildren:

Jason Bell and wife, Jessica
Justin Bell and wife, Amanda
Chris Wheeler and wife, Kaitlyn
Nic Wheeler and wife, Shelby
Whitney Wheeler
Andy Cockrell and wife, Bridgett
Ben Cockrell and wife, Grace
Great-Grandchildren:

Bryn and James Paul Bell
Carter and Cash Bell
Lilah, Cecil and Rhett Wheeler
Lively, Ariella and Selah Wheeler
Clay and Dusty Cockrell
Allyson Cockrell

She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Wheeler; parents, Fred and Lillie
Mae Page; sisters, Nora Olean Page and Mary Conway; and brothers, Jerry Page
and Fred Taylor Page.

Pallbearers will be Jason Bell, Justin Bell, Chris Wheeler, Nic Wheeler, Andy
Cockrell and Ben Cockrell.

Memorial donations can be made to the general fund at The Hospice of East
Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas, 75701 or to the Hospice of your choice.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home. To send condolences or to
sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.

John Stephens Walker Sr., 80, of Center, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Jerry Gannon and Dale Gannon officiating. Military honors will be held immediately following the service under the direction of VFW Post #8904. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery in Center.

Mr. Walker was born September 2, 1938, in Carthage to Newton Flournoy Walker and Rose Mary Bozeman Walker.  He served in the United States Navy and later became a lawyer. He owned and operated John S. Walker Law Firm in Center for fifty years, during which time he also served as District Attorney for Shelby and Panola Counties for eight years and County Attorney in Shelby County for eight years.  Mr. Walker was awarded for his fifty years of service to the Texas State Bar.  He was a member of James Church of Christ, where he served as Elder and Sunday school teacher.

He is survived by his wife, Diann Walker of Center; children, Amy Walker Hampson and husband Gregory John of Cochrane, Rhonda Kaye Walker of Wichita, Kansas, and John Stephens Walker Jr. of Pearland; grandchildren, Jonathan Joseph Boudousquie, Andrew Joseph Boudousquie, KellyAnn Walker Guerrettaz, Stephanie Kaye Walker, Sarah Michele Walker, and James Bronson;brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Walter D. Manning, Jr. and Ellen Manning special cousins, Tommy and Ben Thomas; niece, Karen Walker; other family; and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Jo Anne Manning Walker; parents, Newton Flournoy Walker and Rose Mary Bozeman Walker; brothers, Robert F. Walker and Gholston Walker.

Pallbearers will be Larry Russell, Wayne Hooper, Joel Hooper, Tommy Thomas, Greg Hampson, and Ben Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Jody Hooper, Carlton Shamburger, and Jr. Cassity.

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

NAME:           Robert Marshall       AGE:     58

ADDRESS:      San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   Wednesday, August 21, 2019, San Augustine County, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: October 31, 1960, San Augustine County, Texas

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE:   Friday, August 23, 2019, 3:00 pm

** PLACE OF SERVICE:     WYMAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL  **        

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Friday, August 23, 2019, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

** PLACE OF VISITATION:   WYMAN ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME **

**BURIAL:  PRIVATE **

FATHER:     James Marshall                         MOTHER:    Eva Lois (Vestal) Marshall

                                                                                                                    
OCCUPATION:   Electric Underground Lineman – Retired Deep East Texas Elec Coop
                                Member Redland Masonic Lodge #3

SURVIVED BY:  

Daughter: Candace Sharp and husband Adam of San Augustine
Son: Weston Marshall and wife Jodi of San Augustine

Grandchildren: Taylor Brooke Sharp, John Easton Marshall, Quinn Adam Grant
Sister: Patsy Murray

Brothers: Jack Marshall and wife Judy, Frank Marshall and Kathy Brittain, Roland (Hootie) Marshall and wife Roxanne

**Preceded in death by parents James and Eva Lois Marshall; brother Howard Marshall; grandchild Taytum Sharp

Mrs. Nettie Lou Jenkins 74 of Logansport passed away at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas.

Services will take place on Saturday 24,2019 at 11 a.m. at the St. Luke Baptist Church in Logansport.

Interment will follow at the Haslem Cemetery in Haslem, Texas.

Rev. Frankie Cooper will be officiating.

She is survived by:

Husband - Wilbert Jenkins of Logansport, LA

5 Sons - Wilbert Ray Jenkins, Harold Dean Jenkins, Reginald Dewayne Jenkins, Jeffery Lamar Jenkins, Dexter Lee Jenkins

2 Daughters - Kimberly Kay Jenkins, Shelia Michelle Jenkins

15 Grandchildren

3 Great Grandchildren

1 Brother - Pete Williams

1 Sister - Jeanie Mae Watts

NAME:     Kenneth Earl Carrell            AGE:     67

ADDRESS:      Broaddus, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   Tuesday, August 20, 2019, Broaddus, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: April 14, 1952, San Augustine County, Texas

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE:   Friday, August 23, 2019, 10:30 am

PLACE OF SERVICE:     Harvey Creek Baptist, Broaddus, Texas 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION:  Thursday, August 22, 2019, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

PLACE OF VISITATION:   Wyman Roberts Funeral Home

OFFICIATING:   Bro. Hugh Mixon
  
BURIAL:  Broaddus Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER:  Troy W. Carrell         MOTHER: Frances L. (Fitzgerald) Carrell

                                                                                                                    
OCCUPATION: Logger/Saw Mill Owner-Operator

SURVIVED BY:  

Wife: Deborah Carrell of Broaddus
Daughters: Kendra Grizzle and husband Joe of Lyons, KS
Karen Stentz and husband David of Athens
Son: Troy Carrell and wife Sarah of Woodville
Brothers: Michael Carrell and wife Donna, Robert Carrell and wife Rita, Larry Carrell and wife Sonja, Charles Carrell

Sisters: Pam Bolt, Paula McLeod, and husband Davey

Grandchildren: Kennedy, Jace and Gage Grizzle; Emory, Liam, and Grayson Stentz; Emalee and Megan Keesler; Reece Carrell

**Preceded in death by parents Troy and Frances Carrell

Mrs. Bonnie Buckley, age 79, of Katy, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital in Katy, Texas.  

Funeral Service:

Saturday, August 24, 2019
11:00 a.m.
Macedonia Baptist Church

Interment: Macedonia Cemetery
Rev. Orvin Garrett, Officiating 

Visitation :

A viewing will be before the service on Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Survivors: 

Son - Larry Twine (Mary) of Hemphill, Texas

Daughter - Demetrice Buckley ( Elliott Gould) of Katy, Texas

6 Grandchildren    

5 Great-Grandchildren

Sister - Maurine Jackson of Los Angeles, CA

As well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for 84-year-old Lucille Gray of Center will take place on Friday, August 23, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the West View Cemetery in Center, Texas.

Jimmy Ray Eddins, 79, of Center, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2019 in Houston, Texas.  Born, June 18, 1940, in Chireno, Texas to the late Willis Harvel Eddins and Glendon Adelle (Parrish) Eddins.  Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 10AM at East Hamilton Cemetery with Bro. Fred Wilcox officiating.  

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 from 6-8PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas.

Jimmy was faithful in serving his country through the United States Navy, Special Forces.  He was a very generous, kind person towards others.  Jimmy was a very intelligent man and worked well with his hands.  He enjoyed repairing guns as well as practice shooting. Being outdoors was one of Jimmy’s favorite things to do, and in his free time he liked camping. Being in nature always brought him a sense of peace. Jimmy was known for being an avid baseball fan, especially when it came to little league. Nothing got him going like a little competitive baseball game. He was Baptist by faith. 

Jimmy is survived by his sons, Johnny Ray Eddins and James William Eddins; daughter, Katie Crofoot; brother, W.H. “Dub” Eddins; sisters, Barbara Jean Corbell and Joyce Hughes; numerous grandchildren, other family and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Glendon Eddins; sons, Christopher Eddins and Jeffery Allen Eddins; brother, Bobby H. Eddins and grandson, Dustin Eddins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or visit https://www.stjude.org/give.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net. 
Family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

Maxine Rogers, age 72, of San Augustine, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus, early Saturday morning, August 17, 2019, in San Augustine.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, 316 West Columbia Street,  in San Augustine.  Officiating will be Bro. Weldon Blackmon with burial following in the Dickerson Cemetery in San Augustine County.  

Visitation will be Monday evening, August 19, 2019, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine.

Maxine was born to the late Birtie Norean (Hightower) Evans and James Madison Evans on May 7, 1947, in San Augustine County, Texas.  Maxine attended and graduated from San Augustine High School and married the love of her life, Billy Rogers.  She served the citizens of San Augustine County, as Justice of the Peace Precinct #3 for several years, and had worked as a dispatcher for the San Augustine County Sheriff's Office for several years, and worked as a beautician.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a sister and friend to all who knew her. She was a longtime member of the Grapevine Missionary Baptist Church in San Augustine for many years.

Those who will cherish her memory include, her beloved husband, Billy Rogers of San Augustine; sons, Ray Rogers and his wife, Kathy of San Augustine and Matt Rogers and his wife, Katie of Hawkins; loving sister, Patsy (Pat) and Carrol Adkins of San Augustine; and a loving brother, Calvin Evans of Whitehouse along with a loving sister-in-law, Barbara Evans of San Augustine, 4 beloved grandchildren, William, Lily, Amelia and Sara, and 1 beloved great-grandchild, Emmett, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her beloved infant son, her beloved parents, James and Norean Evans, and three loving brothers, James Elton Evans, and his wife, Homer Lee; Charles Evans, and David Earl Evans, Sr., and a loving sister-in-law, Sue Evans. 

Serving as pallbearers will include, David Earl Evans, Jr. "Dude", Curtis Evans, Charles Evans, Jr., Kenny Evans, Shannon Evans, and Chance Burns.  Honorary pallbearers will include, Danny McGee, Chad Jones, and Joey Woods.

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

The location for the funeral service has been changed to China Chapel Baptist Church!!!

DOB: 08/11/1946        DOD:  08/17/2019

Mr. Nelson Ray Weathered, age 73, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2019, at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Care Center in San Augustine, Texas.

Funeral Service

Friday, August 23, 2019
11:00 a.m.
China Chapel Baptist Church 
Interment:  Countyline Cemetery, Geneva, Texas
Pastor Orvin Garrett, officiating
 
Visitation 

Thursday, August 22, 2019
1:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Garner & Son Chapel

Survivors 

Wife     Ruby Price Weathered of San Augustine, Texas

5 Sons  James Weathered (Linda) of Center, Texas
            Marvin Weathered of San Augustine, Texas
            Calvin Weathered of San Augustine, Texas
            Anthony Weathered (LaToya) of Terry, Mississippi
            Alex Weathered of San Augustine, Texas

Grandchildren    10    Great-Grandchildren 12

As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Bonnie Buckley, age 79, of Katy, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital in Katy, Texas.  

Funeral Service

Saturday, August 24, 2019
11:00 a.m.
Macedonia Baptist Church

Interment: Macedonia Cemetery
Rev. Orvin Garrett, Officiating 

Visitation 

A viewing will be before the service on Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Jimmy Ray Eddins, 79, of Center, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2019, in Houston, Texas.  Born, June 18, 1940, in San Augustine, Texas to the late Willis Harvel Eddins and Glendon Adelle (Parrish) Eddins.  Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 10 AM at East Hamilton Cemetery with Bro. Fred Wilcox officiating.  

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019, from 6-8PM at Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas.

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

Family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

NAME: Maxine Rogers             
AGE: 72

ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Saturday, August 17, 2019, San Augustine, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: May 7, 1947, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE: Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 2:00 pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Monday, August 19, 2019, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home

OFFICIATING: Rev. Weldon Blackmon
  
BURIAL: Dickerson Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER: James Madison Evans  MOTHER: Birtie Norean (Hightower) Evans

                                                                                                                    
OCCUPATION:   Beautician/ Justice of the Peace

SURVIVED BY:   Husband: Billy Rogers of San Augustine
Sons: Ray Rogers and wife Kathy of San Augustine, Matt Rogers and wife Katie of Hawkins
Sister: Patsy Adkins and husband Carrol of San Augustine
Brother: Calvin Evans of Whitehouse
Sister-in-law: Barbara Evans of San Augustine
4 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandchild
Nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
**Preceded in death by parents James and Norean Evans; Infant son; brothers James Elton Evans,
     Charles Evans, David Earl Evans, Sr.; Sister-in-laws Homer Lee Evans, Sue Evans

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
 

NAME: Harold Church            

AGE: 44

ADDRESS: San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH: Friday, August 16, 2019, San Augustine, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH: July 7, 1975

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE: Monday, August 19, 2019, 3:00 pm

PLACE OF SERVICE: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home 

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Monday, August 19, 2019, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home

OFFICIATING: Bro. Gordon Vaughan
  
BURIAL: San Augustine City Cemetery

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
 

Janet Permenter Cammack, 73, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Word of Faith Outreach Center in Joaquin with Bro. Chris Welch, Sister Melba Rodgers, and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.  Interment will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin.  Visitation will be held prior to service, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Mrs. Cammack was born August 1, 1946, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Harold Permenter and Mary Annette Lawrence Permenter.  Her favorite times were those spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great granddaughter.
She is survived by her husband, Rennie Cammack of Joaquin; children, Scott Cammack of Joaquin and Caryn Bergeron of Carthage; grandchildren, Sarah Link and husband Tyler of Bossier City, Louisiana, Carlie Edgar and husband Tristan of Carthage, Carson Bergeron of Ruston, Louisiana, and Krista Bergeron of Carthage; great granddaughter, Demi Edgar of Carthage; sister, Elizabeth Cox of Stonewall, Louisiana; sisters-in-law, Ann Cammack of Minden, Louisiana, Connie Harvey and husband Rodney of Joaquin, Joyce Neal of Joaquin, and Loyce Dickerson and husband Kenneth of Joaquin; numerous niece, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Annette Permenter; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Weldon and Ercell Cammack; brothers-in-law, Eugene Cox, Wayne Cammack, and Dale Cammack.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Link, Tristan Edgar, Jonathan Neal, Brandon Neal, Gordon Vaughn, and Brent Andres.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
 

Services for Mrs. Polly Ann Garrett 72 of Nacogdoches will take place on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Baptist Church in Center, TX. Interment will follow at the Caroll cemetery in Shelbyville, TX.

Rev. Stephen Pinkney will be officiating.

She is survived by: 

3 Daughters: Sherry Hardy, Jackie Haley, Tammy Pinkney

2 Sons: Tommy Williams, Ronnie Williams

14 Grandchildren

30 Great Grandchildren

Arbeline Thompson, age 90, of Trinity, Texas, and a former longtime resident of San Augustine, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, in Lufkin, Texas.  

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019, in the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, located off FM 354. in Denning.  Officiating will be Bro. Kenneth Myers, Bro. Jordan Johnson and Bro. Randy (Mo) Mills. Interment will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery adjacent to the church.  

Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2019, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, 316 West Columbia Street in San Augustine.

Arbeline was born February 27, 1929, in Lufkin, Texas, to the late Thelma (Crawford) Lovelady and William Lovelady.  In 1952, she married the love of her life, Frank Thompson, and was blessed with "67 years of matrimony."  She was a beloved help-mate to her dear husband who pastored Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for some 35 years in San Augustine County, Texas.  A dearly loved homemaker, she was a lovely wife, wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family who adored her, and her dear friends and church members she loved. She was a wonderful Christian woman and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Trinity, Texas. 

Those who will cherish her memory include, her beloved husband of 67 years, Frank Thompson of Trinity; daughter, Mary Thompson Nichols of Chireno; sons, Mike Thompson and his wife Charla of Trinity, Billy Thompson of Lovelady, Bruce Thompson and his wife Gina of Lovelady, and Mark Thompson and his wife Tracy of Lovelady, along with her beloved 13 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives and friends. 

Serving as pallbearers will include Donald Burnett, Cody Thompson, Cameron Nichols, Bobby Smith, Darrenn Fountain, and Tyler Wilson.  Honorary pallbearers will include Jerry Fountain and Terry Jessup. 

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

Deceased Name: Lola Mae Jackson Rather : Age: 97      

    
Visitations will begin on Friday, August 16, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Family Hour will begin on Friday, August 16, 2019, from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Funeral Service is scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Mt. Gillion Baptist Church, Center, TX; With Rev. Raphael A. Kelley, Eulogist

Visitations will begin on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Mt. Gillion Baptist Church, Center, TX

Burial  Mt. Gillion Cemetery, Center, TX under the directions of Sid Roberts Funeral Home, 3535 S.E. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX.

Lola Mae Jackson Rather was born July 10, 1922, in Longstreet, Louisiana

The Late Mother: Martha Mayfield Jackson    

The Late Father: Nelson Jackson

The Late Husband: Lee Berk Rather         

Survivors: She leaves to cherish her memory 11 children-Mary Horn of Little Rock, Arkansas; Samuel Rather (Jeanne) of Garrison, TX; Michael Rather of Nacogdoches, TX; Linda Black of Nacogdoches, TX; Doris Rather of Baton Rouge, LA; Alice Snow Mosley of Tyler, TX; Nelson Rather of Lufkin, TX; Josephine Rather of Houston, TX; Birdie Kelley of Missouri City, TX; Clifford Lynn Rather of Lufkin, TX; and Shelia Rather of Houston, TX; 24 grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Services for Mrs. LaMerle Yarbrough 93 of Timpson will take place on Friday 8-16-19 at 10 a.m. at the Antioch Baptist Church in Timpson, Texas.

Interment will follow at the Antioch Cemetery in Timpson, Texas with Rev. Mario Osby and Rev. Harold Patton officiating.

Mrs. LaMerle Yarbrough is survived by:

2 Daughters Maristine Rhodes, Gladys Jenkins

1 Son George Ray Yarbrough 

38 Grandchildren

Charles R. Perry, Sr. of Palestine, passed away on Sunday 11th at his residence. Services will be Wednesday 14th at 9 a.m. at Bailey & Foster FH Chapel in Palestine with Rev. Bobby Perry and Rev. Kevin Windham officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

He is survived by:

2 Sons Jim Perry and Rusty Perry

2 Sisters Ann Perry and Doroth Henderson

3 Brothers Blue Perry, James Perry, and Jimmy Ray Perry

8 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great Grandchildren

Garner and Son Mortuary would like to announce the death of:

DOB: 10/26/1965 DOD: 08/07/2019

Mrs. Mary L. Montgomery, age 53, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 7,

2019 at Holiday Nursing and Rehab in Center, Texas.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, August 12, 2019

11:00 a.m.

Spirit of Love Baptist Church
Interment: Mt. Dena Baptist Church
Pastor Herman E. Scott Sr., officiating
Visitation

Will be held the day of the service

Survivors

Husband Timmie Montgomery of Lufkin, Texas
Brothers Lenard Land of San Augustine, Texas
Willie T. Tanner of San Augustine, Texas
Sisters Francis Jenkins of San Augustine, Texas
Anner Faye Garner of San Augustine, Texas
Uncle Andrew Earl Jones (Thelma) of Orange, Texas
Aunt Mollie Roberts of San Augustine, Texas
As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

WATSON & SONS FUNERAL HOME
PO BOX 232/1554 SH 7 EAST
CENTER, TEXAS 75935

PHONE: 936-598-4331 FAX: 936-591-9944

www.watsonandsonsfh.com

NEWS RELEASE: August 9, 2019

DECEASED NAME FOR NEWS: James Junior Cox

James Junior Cox, 91, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, in Nacogdoches.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held prior to service, beginning at noon.

Mr. Cox was born November 7, 1927, in Shelby County, to James A. Cox and Frances Jones Cox. He served in the United States Army during World War II and later worked for Air Control Associates in Houston for many years. Mr. Cox was an active member VFW Post #8904 in Center and was also an active member of the Smith Cemetery Board. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his children, Kenneth Cox and wife Cheryl of Cedar Park, Jeffory Cox and wife Kindra of Houston, Kevin Cox and wife Sherry of Round Rock, and Sherri Cox and partner Butch of Waller; grandchildren, Dustin Cox and wife Haleigh, Kirsten Hines and husband Tanner, Dylan Cox and wife Amelia, Garrett Greer, Nicole Greer, Keeley Cox, and Brandon Lord and wife Hannah; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Jovie, Beckham, Juliette, Keaton, Brooks, Landry, Audrey, Sawyer, Layken, and Aria; brothers, Edward Lamar Cox of Normangee and Loyde Doyle Cox of Plantersville; cousins, Lloyd Anderson and Kenneth Anderson and their spouses; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jamye Cox, and his parents, James A. Cox and Frances Jones Cox.

Pallbearers will be members of VFW Post #8904.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center at
https://www.mdanderson.org/

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

Services for Genell Mosby 82 of Center will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ.

Interment will follow at the Westview Cemetery in Center, TX.

Bro Lavel Tukes will be officiating.

She is survived by:

2 Sons - James Augstin Mosby Jr., Robert Mosby Sr.

4 Daughters - Thelma Jenkins, Sharon Taylor, Mary Mosby, Arlisia Stansberry

20 Grandchildren

51 Great-Grandchildren

Services for Mr. Celophus Solomon 87 of Center will be on Saturday, August 10th, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Gillion Baptist Church in Center, TX. 

Pastor Gary Suell will be officiating. 

Interment will follow at the Mt. Gillion Cemetery in Center, TX.

He is survived by:

Wife - Shirley Solomon

Son - Mark Edward Irving Solomon

Mrs. Mary L. Montgomery, age 53, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Holiday Nursing and Rehab in Center, Texas.  

Funeral Service

Services are Pending at this time

Lillie Faye Williams, 89, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Williams was born October 24, 1929, in Gilmer, to Roscoe Rutledge and Gladys Young Rutledge.  She and her husband owned and operated a shoe repair shop in Center for many years.  Mrs. Williams was a member of First Baptist Church in Center, where she taught the Five Year Olds Sunday school class.

She is survived by her children, Robbie Williams, Vicki Jackson and husband Glenn, and Debra Williams; grandchildren, Christopher Williams, Melissa Crawford, Robert Jackson, Jason Jackson, Scott Emanis, Marc Emanis, Micah Weems, Laura Wilson, and Jennifer Flynn; great grandchildren, Madison Crawford, Dawson Williams, Hayleigh Jackson, Justin Jackson, Max Emanis, Delaney Emanis, Hunter Emanis, Dalton Emanis, Colby Wilson, Allison Wilson, Molly Flynn, and Candace Weatherford; great great grandchild, Skylar Weatherford; brother, Terry Rutledge and wife Shirley; and daughter-in-law, Susan Williams; and daughter-in-law and special friend, Kelle Williams.

Preceded in death by her husband, R.F. Williams; daughter, Sharon Crawford; son, Mitchell Williams; great grandson, Wesley Weems; parents, Roscoe Rutledge and Gladys Young Rutledge; and brother, Arlon Rutledge.

Pallbearers will be Mark Ivey, Scott Emanis, Christopher Williams, Mark Emanis, Jason Jackson, and Dawson Williams.  Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Jeans, Robert Allen, Max Emanis, and Colby Wilson.

Memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Center, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935 or Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131, www.parkinson.org

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

Rose Oliver, age 79, of San Augustine, passed from this life in the late evening hours of Monday, August 5, 2019, at her beloved home in San Augustine County.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2019, in the Shiloh Baptist Church, located at FM 354, in San Augustine.  Officiating will be Bro. Randy "Mo" Mills, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church.  Interment will be in the Spring Ridge Cemetery in San Augustine County. 

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 8, 2019, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas. 

Rose was born December 8, 1939,  in Miami, Florida, to the late Julia (Siry) Anderson and Matthew S. Anderson, III.  Previously living in the State of Florida, she relocated to the Piney Woods of Deep East Texas to her beloved community of Denning, located in San Augustine County.  Rose was well known for her love for senior citizens in the local area nursing homes. She served on the Alzheimer's Association and was actively involved in their annual walk. She loved to share her time and friendship to all she met.   She had worked as a bookkeeper for Quick Lube and Oil Change which had several branches throughout East Texas with home offices in Center along with Griffin Oil Company for several years.  She was a dear beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who loved her family and her dear friends very much.  She was a member of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in San Augustine where she so gracefully served as an active member. 

Those who will cherish her memory include her beloved children, her daughter, Suzie M. Wise of San Augustine; her sons, Charles L. Rutherford of Morganton, North Carolina; Steve G. Rutherford of Orlando, Florida; John M. Rutherford of Bradenton, Florida; James A. Rutherford of Killeen; her loving grandchildren, Chad A. Rutherford, Steve G. Rutherford, II., Brandon Rutherford, Charlene Renee Rutherford, Allysa Joy Rutherford, Benjamin John Rutherford, Charles Jacob Rutherford, and Lydia Anne Rutherford, along with 7 great-grandchildren, and a beloved brother, Matt Anderson, IIII., of New Orleans, Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hoy "Jack" Oliver, and her beloved parents, Matthew S. Anderson, III and Julia Anderson, along with a half-sister, Madeline Sadosky.

Pallbearers will include, Steve G. Rutherford, II., Brandon Rutherford, Charlene Rutherford, Lydia Rutherford, Darrenn Fountain, and Noel Marshall.   Honorary pallbearers will include, Jackie Bell, Grady Lay, and Dwayne Oliver.

In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations may be made to the Activity Department, c/o Twin Lakes Care Center, 451 S. El Camino Crossing, San Augustine, Texas  75972

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

Lillie Faye Williams, 89, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 8, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mrs. Williams was born on October 24, 1929, in Gilmer, to Roscoe Rutledge and Gladys Young Rutledge.  She and her husband owned and operated a shoe repair shop in Center for many years.  Mrs. Williams was a member of First Baptist Church in Center, where she taught the Five-Year-Olds Sunday school class.

She is survived by her children, Robbie Williams, Vicki Jackson, and Debra Williams; grandchildren, Christopher Williams, Melissa Crawford, Robert Jackson, Jason Jackson, Scott Emanis, Marc Emanis, Micah Weems, Laura Wilson, and Jennifer Flynn; great-grandchildren, Madison Crawford, Dawson Williams, Hayleigh Jackson, Justin Jackson, Max Emanis, Delaney Emanis, Hunter Emanis, Dalton Emanis, Colby Wilson, Allison Wilson, Molly Flynn, and Candace Weatherford; great-great-grandchild, Skylar Weatherford; brother, Terry Rutledge and wife Shirley; and daughter-in-law, Susan Williams; and daughter-in-law and special friend, Kelle Williams.

Preceded in death by her husband, R.F. Williams; daughter, Sharon Crawford; son, Mitchell Williams; great-grandson, Wesley Weems; parents, Roscoe Rutledge and Gladys Young Rutledge; and brother, Arlon Rutledge.

Pallbearers will be Mark Ivey, Scott Emanis, Christopher Williams, Mark Emanis, Jason Jackson, and Dawson Williams.  Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Jeans, Robert Allen, Max Emanis, and Colby Wilson.

Memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Center, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935 or Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131, www.parkinson.org

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

NAME:       Rosebud Oliver           AGE:     79

ADDRESS:      San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:   Monday, August 5, 2019, San Augustine County, Texas
                          
DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    December 8, 1939, Miami, Florida

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE:  Friday, August 9, 2019, 2:00 pm

PLACE OF SERVICE:     Shiloh Baptist Church, San Augustine County, Texas 

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

PLACE OF VISITATION:   Wyman Roberts Funeral Home

OFFICIATING:   Bro. Randy Mills
  
BURIAL:  Spring Ridge Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER:  Matthew S. Anderson III      MOTHER:    Julia (Siry) Anderson

                                                                                                                     
OCCUPATION:   Clerical - Bookkeeper

SURVIVED BY:   Daughter: Suzie M. Wise of San Augustine

Sons: Charles L. Rutherford of Morganton, NC; Steve G. Rutherford of Orlando, FL;

John M. Rutherford of Bradenton, FL; James A. Rutherford of Killeen, TX
Grandchildren: Chad A. Rutherford, Steve G. Rutherford II, Brandon Rutherford, Charlene Renee
Rutherford, Allysa Joy Rutherford, Benjamin John Rutherford, Charles Jacob
Rutherford, Lydia Anne Rutherford
7 Great-Grandchildren
Brother: Matt Anderson III

Garner and Son Mortuary would like to announce the death of: 

Mrs. Barbara Faye Jones, age 80 of  San Augustine, Texas, she passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at St. Luke Medical Center in Houston Texas. Services are still pending at this time.

Joyce Marie (Harkness) Ray, age 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep August 3, 2019 at Regent Care Center in Kingwood, TX following a lengthy battle with kidney failure and congestive heart failure. She was born February 3, 1945 in Center to Raleigh and Hazel (Williford) Harkness. She was preceded in death by husbands Sam Ray in 2009 and George Laboyteaux in 2017, both of whom she tirelessly nursed through their own struggles with failing health. Joyce was also preceded in death by her mother Hazel in 1980, her father Raleigh in 1997, her step-father Fredrick Doyle in 1988, and her brother Bobby Harkness in 2014.

Joyce loved Center and throughout her teen years, she stayed at the home of her grandparents Homer and Daisy Williford in James community northeast of Center. She attended Center High School where she played clarinet in the school band. Joyce had many close friends from Center whom she remained in touch with throughout her life. She grew up around her many cousins and dearly loved them all. Joyce especially enjoyed the family reunions and homecomings and was one of the most faithful to attend each one throughout the years. She had a great sense of humor and everyone loved hearing her stories of growing up in the “piney woods”. 

Joyce loved being around her many friends, her brothers and sister, and particularly spending time with her children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and everyone loved her holiday fixings, especially her signature chicken & dumplings.  Joyce will be greatly missed by the many folks whose lives she touched.

Joyce is survived by her sister Gloria (Doyle) Lyons of Theodore, Alabama, brother Philip Doyle of Granbury; her daughter Wanda Miskell of Sulphur Springs, her daughter Terrie Pady of Porter, her son Eddie Miskell of Montgomery, her son Michael Kolbe of Sulphur Springs, her son Ricky Smith of Crosby; her seven grandchildren, Leland Shirley of Longview, Natalie Verm of Porter, Ronnie Pady of Porter, Tiffany Miskell of Conroe, Brittany Earle of Sulphur Springs, Sam Kolbe of Sulphur Springs, and Dalton Smith of Crosby; her four great-granddaughters, Hazel Verm and Scarlett Verm of Porter, Makayla Miskell of Conroe, and Ashlyn Earle of Sulphur Springs; and her many nephews, nieces and cousins. All of these she loved and touched deeply.

Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, August 9, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral services will be held at Watson & Sons in Center on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 11:00AM, followed by graveside service at Antioch Cemetery.

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

Roy Denver Byrd Sr., 70, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, in Center.
Mr. Byrd’s wishes were to be cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Byrd was born March 15, 1949, in Joaquin, to Henry Byrd and Ruby Moore Byrd.

He is survived by his children, Chester Byrd and wife Katie of Nacogdoches, Roy Byrd Jr. of Joaquin, Viola Byrd of Joaquin, Casey Robison of Center, Teresa Chardt and husband Dean of Arkansas, and Delisa Carroll and her husband of Center; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Weldon Byrd of Gary, Lenard Wayne Byrd of Carthage, and Mattie Lee of Gary; special nephews and niece, Dusten Byrd, Lucas “Booger” Byrd, Mason Byrd, and Skylar Harvey.

Preceded in death by parents, Henry Byrd and Ruby Moore Byrd Billingsley and brother, William Byrd.

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

Kendall McDonald, 75, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, in Carthage.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at First Baptist Church of Tenaha with Bro. John Whitworth officiating.  Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Mr. McDonald was born October 1, 1943, in Brewton, Alabama, to Guy McDonald and Audrey Lovell McDonald.  He worked as a superintendent on an offshore oil rig.  Mr. McDonald attended First Baptist Church of Tenaha. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and living life.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa McDonald of Tenaha; his daughter, Kenda Faires and husband Randy of Nacogdoches; sons, Keith Martin and wife Beverly of Tenaha and Billy Martin and wife Michelle of Austin; grandchildren, David Kendall, Cody, and Jacob of Nacogdoches, Logan Martin of Austin, Kelly Cooper and husband Jacob of Sardis, Brittany Mead and husband Ryan of Houston, Kaylen Martin of McPherson, Kansas, and Krystal Swink and husband Aaron of Jacksonville; great grandchildren, Lilia Martin, Jaycee Cooper, and Lane Cooper; stepson, Kenny Milam and wife Eryn of Deadwood; stepdaughter, Christy Berry and husband Lekebra of Gary; step grandsons, Kallen Joe of Deadwood, Jeremiah Berry of Gary, and Tristin Joe of Gary; and mother-in-law, June Swint.   

Preceded in death by his wife, Jan McDonald; parents, Guy McDonald and Audrey Lovell McDonald; sister, Kay and husband JR Hudson; and brother, Bob McDonald.

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

Jerry Jackson, 76, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on July 30, 2019 in The Woodlands. He was born on February 28, 1943 in Center, Texas to WH Jackson, Jr. and Verna Mae English Jackson A graveside service will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Tyler Salonius officiating. 

A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

Jerry grew up in Center and graduated from Center High School. While at a school function in Shelbyville, Jerry met Diane Lynch and a lifelong love was born. On April 8, 1963, the two were married in a simple ceremony by the Justice of the Peace and remained lovingly by one another’s side until his passing. Jerry spent over 40 years as a dedicated electrician for General Electric until his retirement. Shag, as his family and friends would refer to Jerry, was a kind and simple man who enjoyed the company of others. He liked spending time outdoors fishing and watching sports. More than anything, Jerry treasured his precious moments surrounded by family. His quick wit with things such as “Hello, don’t hang up” will resonate laughter among those who knew him for years to come. The many memories shared together will be dearly missed but never forgotten. 

Jerry is survived by:

Beloved wife: Marsha Diane Lynch Jackson

Daughters: 
Rene Cope and husband, Roger of Conroe, Texas
Shannon Salonius and husband, Richard of Port O’Conner, Texas

Brother:
Sammy Jackson and wife, Billy Jo of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Brooke Cope
Tyler Salonius
Tiffany Reed

Step-Grandchild: Kristen Murrilo

Great Grandchildren:
Logan Reed
Preston Harris
Travis Harris 
Alexa Harris

Step-Grandchild: Aubrey Murrilo

He is preceded in death by his parents, WH Jackson, Jr. and Verna Mae Jackson; brothers, Earl Jackson and O’Neal Jackson.

Pallbearers will be Kenneth White, Nathan Lynch, Jimmy Jackson, Tyler Salonius, Douglas Jackson, Chuck Raymond and Wayne “Spud” Fausett.

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. 
 

34-year-old Miss Christina L. Hill, of Ft. Worth, passed away on Wednesday, July 24th at Woodridge Health in Grapevine. Services will be on Saturday 3rd at 2 p.m. at the Center Triumph Church with Bishop Zep Swindle officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery.

She is survived by:

Mother - Ruthie R. Hill 

2 Sons - Aaron Anthony Hill Smith and Christopher Alexander Price

Her Fiance - Jonathan Roby

57-year-old Mr. Charles Lynn Edwards Sr. of Center passed away on Sunday 28th. 
A memorial service will be on Saturday 3rd at 1 p.m. at the Carroll Chapel CME Church with Rev. Lamar Jackson officiating. 

He is survived by:

Wife - Tammy Edwards of Odessa

3 Daughters - Tamika Pride of Nacogdoches, Lamitra Rochelle Edwards, and Demitra Michelle Edwards both of Odessa

2 Sons - L.C. Edwards of Odessa and Charles Edwards Jr. of Huntsville

3 Sisters Renna Hubbards, Renell Reed, and Faye Edwards all of Center

2 Brothers Rex Edwards, Lennon Edwards of Center

Community Funeral Home of Center would like to announce services for 74-year-old Jesse James Malone of Houston. Graveside services will be on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 at 4 p.m. in the McWilliams Cemetery.