Hicks Mortuary is announcing graveside service for Fonda Alicia Polley (55) of Center, Texas. Mrs. Polley died on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at UT Hospital in Tyler, Texas. Mrs. Polley was born to the late Charles and Patricia Polley in Center, Texas on September 11, 1966.     Graveside service will be on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at McWilliams Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas at 1:00 PM.    Rev. Jeremy Moore will be officiating. 

Mrs. Polley is survived by:

2 Daughters:  Adria Polley and Andria Hubbard of Center, Texas 

3 Grandchildren:  Caleb Parker, Kaylen Parker, and Markovan Ratcliff all of Center, Texas

2 Sisters:  Brandii Polley and Vivian Cartwright (Clifton) 

1 Nephew:  Derek Everett

3 Nieces:  Ava Polley, Alexandria Patton, and Dereka Everett

1 Great-Nephew:  Derek Everett III

2 Uncles:  Douglas Himes and Stanley Himes 

2 Aunts:  Felshia Cochran and Shannon Suber

Visitation:  On Friday, February 4, 2022, at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and family visitation from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Committal: McWilliams Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas 

Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and funeral services.  All safety procedures are strictly enforced. 

Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935

Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net

Kathy Jean Jacobs, 72, of Center, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, in Center.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with visitation at 1:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Bro. Richard Goodwin will officiate.  

Born July 5, 1949, in Center, Kathy is the daughter of Marie Taylor and Auvie Adkison. 

She is survived by sons, Jim Jacobs and wife Michelle of Center, Tim Jacobs and wife Sonia of Joaquin, and Dewayne Jacobs and wife Ashlie of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Mhegan Flanery and husband Michael of Fort Carson, Colorado, Bryon Jacobs and wife Hanna of Shelbyville, Blaine Bailey of Joaquin, Triston Smith of Shelbyville, Karista Smith of Shelbyville, Peyton Jacobs of Shelbyville, Presli Jacobs of Shelbyville, and Natalie Ovalle of Amarillo; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Edward Adkison and wife Yanjun of Sugarland and David Adkison of Aiken; sisters, Jimmie Nell Lee of Trinity and Donna Adkison of Trinity.

Preceded in death by husband, Jimmy H. Jacobs; granddaughter, Cecily McMahon; parents, Marie Taylor and Auvie Adkison; and brothers, Tommy Adkison and Ronnie Adkison.

Pallbearers will be Byron Jacobs, Triston Smith, Tony Willoughby, Jeff McDaniel, Scott Jacobs, and Johnny Stanley.

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

Charles Edward Wimberly, 86, of Huxley, promoted January 29, 2022.

Born March 25, 1935, in Huxley, Charles is the son of Maggie and John J. Wimberly.  

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 2022, at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.  Bro Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Michael McArthur will officiate.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cora Chandler Wimberly; daughters, Rhonda Jackson, Gayle and husband Zack Warr, Brenda and husband Tommy Johnson, Holly and husband Tod Hufferd; grandchildren, Rodney Warr and wife Krista, Rhonda and husband Wade Daniel, Matt Warr and wife Brooke, Tyson Johnson and Alysse, Tory Johnson, and Kennedy Hufferd; great grandchildren, Brantley Warr, Connon Warr, Farris Warr, Gracie Wagnon, Gavin Daniel, Brandley Baldridge, Axle Warr, and Atlas Warr.

Preceded in death by parents, Maggie and John J. Wimberly; sisters, Doris Basset and LaVerne Wimberly.

Pallbearers will be Tyson Johnson, Rodney Warr, Matt Warr, Wade Daniel, Gavin Daniel, and Connon Warr.

Our family would like to extend special thanks to Affinity Hospice Nurses, Sara Lloyd and Mallory Martinez, and to exceptional caregivers, Laquita Williams, Shana Bearden, Paula Porter, and Tonja Williams.

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

Margie L. Stephenson, 87, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Beaumont.

Funeral service will be held at Noon, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Rev. Adrian Littlefield and Rev. Carl Vickery will officiate.  Graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Cooper Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Born March 21, 1934, Margie is the daughter of Anna Koehn and Henry Smith.  She met and married the love of her life, Rev. James H. Stephenson and spent many years serving as a devoted Pastor’s wife.  Her favorite position was being “Mama” and “Granny”.  To know Margie was to love her.  She was most recently a member of Center First United Pentecostal Church.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Charlene and husband Rev. Adrian Littlefield of Kirbyville and Roni Stephenson of Groves; grandchildren, Alana and husband Eric Brown, Alyssa and husband Scott Harley, Briana and husband Brody Lafitte, Scott Littlefield and wife Peggy, Gregg Littlefield and wife Tammy, and Justin Marks; great grandchildren, Easton Brown, Carter Harley, Navy James and Noa Grey Lafitte, Chase and Taylor Littlefield, Michael and Matthew Littlefield, and Greyson, Keagan, and Paisley Marks; sisters, Vada Foshee of DeRidder, Louisiana, LouElla Woodard of DeRidder, Louisiana, and Delores Cooley of DeRidder, Louisiana; close friend, Maxine Parker of Center; and her faithful four-legged companion, Glitzy.

Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James H. Stephenson; son, James Arden Stephenson; parents, Anna Koehn and Henry Smith; four sisters; and four brothers.

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

Joseph Orville Yarbrough, 78, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, in Center.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Cold Springs Cemetery, FM 95, in Garrison.

Born December 1, 1943, Joseph is the son of Lucille Christopher and Eugene “Shorty” Yarbrough.  

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Yarbrough of Tenaha; stepchildren, Connie Fletcher of Tenaha, Cathy Lee of Tenaha, Debbie Sims of Shelbyville, Patricia Bush of Center, Dan Windham of Nacogdoches, and Donna Penny of Tenaha; sister, LaGene Yarbrough Smoak (Jerry) of Jefferson; brothers, Bruce Yarbrough of Center and Spencer Yarbrough of Wills Point; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Francis Yarbrough Williams, Debra Yarbrough, and Norma Gene Yarbrough.

Preceded in death by parents, Lucille Christopher and Eugene “Shorty” Yarbrough; and brothers, Troy Franklin Yarbrough and Kenneth Eugene Yarbrough.

Before and after the service, there will be refreshments in the church fellowship hall.

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

NAME:     Warren Norvell “Coach”             AGE:     85

ADDRESS:     San Augustine, Texas 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:  Friday, January 21, 2022, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    November 20, 1936, Wright City, Texas

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE: Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE:     San Augustine Church of Christ, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Monday, January 24, 2022, 5:00pm-7:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas

BURIAL:  N/A

FATHER:        Walter Jake Norvell                            MOTHER: Effie Mae (Bankston) Norvell

OCCUPATION:   Coach/Educator

SURVIVED BY:   3 children

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:     Billy Durham             AGE:     86

ADDRESS:     San Augustine, Texas 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:  Saturday, January 22, 2022, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    September 4, 1935, O’Donnell, Texas

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE: Monday, January 24, 2022, 1:00pm

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

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Monday, January 24, 2022, 12:00pm-1:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas

BURIAL:  Kitchens Cemetery, Zavalla, Texas

OFFICIATING: Bro. Cliff Durham

FATHER:    Morris Durham                               MOTHER: Vivian (Gaddis) Durham

OCCUPATION:   Ceramic Tile Business

SURVIVED BY:   Daughters: Cindy Jeanes and husband K. P. II

                                                    Patsy Mott and husband Benny

                                Son: Cliff Durham and wife Michell of San Augustine

                                5 Grandchildren:

                                Great-grandchildren:

 **Preceded in death by wife of 63 years Ima Jean Durham

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:     Deborah Carrell             AGE:     66

ADDRESS:     Broaddus, Texas 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:  Thursday, January 20, 2022, Woodville, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    April 2, 1955, 

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE: Sunday, January 22, 2022, 1:30pm

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

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Sunday, January 22, 2022, 12:00pm-1:30pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas

BURIAL:  Broaddus Cemetery, Broaddus, Texas

FATHER:                                    MOTHER: 

OCCUPATION:   

SURVIVED BY:   Daughters: Kendra Grizzle, Karen Stentz

                                Son: Troy Carrell

                                Host of grandchildren

 **Preceded in death by husband of 49 years Kenneth Earl Carrell

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

 Hicks Mortuary is announcing graveside service for Evelyn J Osby (72) of Center, Texas. Mrs. Osby died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Garrison Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Garrison, Texas.      Mrs. Osby was born to the late Ralph Mann and Christine Norris Mann in Center, Texas on October 6, 1949.     Graveside service will be on Saturday, January 22, 2022, immediately following the committal of Linda Allen.   Elder Jonwesley Gatlin will be officiating. 

Mrs. Osby is survived by:

Son:  Patrick V. Osby of Federal Way, Washington 

Daughter:  Tomeka Moody (Kenneth) of Timpson, Texas 

Grandchildren:  Derrick Osby, Jawan Osby, Isaiah White, and Sean White

Brother:  Charles Mann of California 

Sisters:  Helen Goodwin of Center, Texas 

Brother-in-law:  Gwen Allen Center, Texas 

Visitation:  On January 21, 2022, at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Committal:  Westview Cemetery 

Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and funeral services.  All safety procedures are strictly enforced. 

Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935

Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net

Jean Forrest, 76, of Center, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, in Center.

Graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Asbury Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County with visitation one hour prior at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born March 21, 1945, Jean is the daughter of Merline Brittain and Pershing Sherrod.  She retired as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after twenty years.

She is survived by her nephew, Shannon Sherrod and Melissa of Chireno; sister-in-law, Sandra Wilson and Marcus of Center; and great niece, Christina Hernandez and Roger of Lufkin.

Preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Forrest; and brothers, Johnny Sherrod and Wayne Sherrod.

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

Roger Clifton Weaver Sr., 69, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in Tyler.

His wishes were to be cremated.

Born October 30, 1952, Roger is the son of Elizabeth Pierce and Elmer Weaver. 

He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Smith and John of Center; grandchildren, Jessica Clark and Ray, Aaron Weaver and Candace Scruggs, Justin Smith and wife Krystal, Matthew Smith, and Logan Smith; great grandchildren, Levi Smith, October Smith, Aaron Weaver Jr., Paisley Smith, Hunter Clark, Acelynn Weaver Clark, and Leonard Hernandez; sister, Nelda Johnson of Houston; and brother, Billy Weaver of Tennessee.

Preceded in death by son, Roger Clifton Weaver Jr.; parents, Elizabeth Pierce and Elmer Weaver; brothers, Ronnie Weaver, Gary Weaver, and Eugene Weaver; and sisters, Margaret Burris and Carolyn Ridden.

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

Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral services for Mrs.  Linda Allen (76) of Center, Texas. Mrs. Allen died on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas.     Mrs. Allen was born to the late Ralph Mann and Christine Norris Mann in Tatum, Texas on July 25, 1945.    Funeral service will be on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Mt Zion CME Church at 2:00 PM.   Rev. Richard Edwards will be officiating. 

Mrs. Allen is survived by:

Son:  Antonio Deon (Denise) Allen of Nacogdoches, Texas 

Daughter:  Loura (David) Hunt of Nacogdoches, Texas 

Grandchildren:  Andrea Pleasant of Katy, Texas, Koby Pleasant of Tenaha, Texas, and Marlo Allen of Nacogdoches, Texas

Great-grandchildren:  Zy’Keis Fields, Kaden Fields, Mar-Keith Mergerson, Ce-Riyah Fowler, and Keviana Moody. 

Brother:  Charles Mann of California 

Sisters:  Helen Goodwin and Evelyn Osby of Center, Texas 

Visitation:  On January 21,  2022, at Hicks Chapel from the hours of 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Committal:  Westview Cemetery 

Due to COVID 19, masks are required during visitation and funeral services.  All safety procedures are strictly enforced. 

Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935

Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net

Jerry Michael Green, 72, of Center, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  A cremation will follow.

Born May 27, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Jerry is the son of Ida Grace O’Donnell and Luther Ruby Green.  He retired from the City of Center.  His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and teaching his grandkids about wildlife.  Jerry was a member of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 in Center.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Evon Green of Center; children, Peggy Green of Center, Patricia Green Wright and husband Buddy of Center, Tina Smith and husband Josh of Hemphill, and John Green of Center; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Stephenson of Timpson and Barbara Guch of Quitman; also, numerous nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and great nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ida Grace O’Donnell and Luther Ruby Green; great granddaughter, Ariel Williams; and sisters, Peggy Allison and Maxine Bradshaw.

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

Wardlow Lane II, age 81, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

Wardlow was born October 27, 1940, to Sam W. Lane, Sr. and Irene Childs Lane, who predeceased him. He grew up in Austin, Texas, and was a 1958 graduate of Austin High School. He spent many summers in Center, TX, visiting his uncle, Judge Wardlow Lane, and aunt, Lois Lane. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 1967, and practiced law in federal and state courts in Texas and Colorado.  

After graduating from law school, Wardlow served as Assistant Attorney General during the administration of Texas Attorney General John L. Hill. In 1974, Wardlow was part of a team that, at the behest of state tax collectors, filed a lawsuit demanding payment of delinquent entertainment taxes. This led Willie Nelson, at his next performance in Austin, to display a homemade “Impeach Hill” banner in protest.  Recognizing he couldn’t know everything 110 attorneys were doing, Hill used this incident to announce what became known as the “John Hill Rule” in the Attorney General’s office: “…if we sue Dolph Briscoe, Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew, Darrell Royal, or Willie Nelson, I want to know about it.” Hill, Stromberger, et. al, John Hill for the State of Texas: My Years as Attorney General (2008) at 130.

In 1975, Wardlow and his family moved to Center, where he opened his law practice on Church Street. Among other clients, he served as attorney for the City of Center.  Wardlow later relocated to and opened a law practice in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where he also served as City Attorney.  

Wardlow retired from the practice of law in 2010, returned to Center, and remained a life-long learner, reader, and traveler. He was known to say that “if you stopped learning, you stopped living.” Despite an early interest in table tennis, his real love was snow skiing and being in the mountains. Wardlow combined his love of skiing, family, and friends, by organizing several ski trips to Colorado. Wardlow also loved football season and watching his favorite team, the Texas Longhorns!

Wardlow is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda Bell Lane, and four adult children: Wardlow Lane III (Catherine Mallory) of Center, TX;
Lauren Lane of Grapevine, TX;
Aleshia Fife (Keith) of Gaithersburg, MD; and
Mark Massey (Wendy) of Kemah, TX.

Known as Granddad or WaWa, Wardlow is survived by 14 grandchildren -- Jared Lane, Cole Lane, Landry Lane, Jacob Lane, David Vazquez, Allana Gallant, Jackson Fife, Harrison Massey, Savannah Massey, Hunter Massey, Colton Massey, Conrad Keaton, Sydney Keaton, Blair Keaton; and two great grandchildren -- Kaydence Lane and Hudson Lane.

Wardlow is also survived by his brother, Sam W. Lane, Jr. (Frances).

Funeral arrangements are being managed by Watson and Sons Funeral Home, 1554 TX-7, Center, Texas. Visitation with the family is scheduled for Friday evening, January 21, 2022, from 5 to 7 pm, at Watson & Sons. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery in Center, Texas.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library, 619 Tenaha Street, Center, TX  75935.

Janet Shofner Wilburn, 63, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, in Nacogdoches after a brief battle with cancer. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Oaklawn Cemetery with Brother Hayden Wilkes presiding. A private family viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service in the Watson & Sons chapel. 

Born November 16, 1958, in Center, to the late James Richard and Rosa Vaugh Shofner, Janet came along a short year and eight days after her sister, Deb. They were the best of friends and could always be found together, even in later life. Janet was a long-time member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church, where she had served many years as a Sunday school teacher and assistant secretary. Her love for Jesus and her church was followed closely by her fierce love for her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and seeing all of God’s glorious creations with her family, being outside, and most of all, riding her lawnmower. 

She is survived by: 

Daughters

Misty Wilburn of Center

Micah Wilburn Youngblood of Center

Grandson, and love of her life

Guner Youngblood of Center 

Mother

Rosa Vaughn Shofner of Center

Sister and brother-in-law

Deb Shofner Johnson and Darrell of Center 

Sister-in-law and brother-in-law

Yolanda Wilburn Davis and Lynn of Center 

Sister-in-law

Debbie Nutt of Prague, Oklahoma 

Honorary sister and brother-in-law

Linda Livingston Dawson and Chester, of Center

As well as a host of dearly loved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

She is preceded in death by: 

Husband of 34 years, Mike Wilburn 

Father, James Richard Shofner

Father-in-law, Bobby Henry Wilburn

Mothers-in-law, Yvonne Holt Wilburn and Cora Nutt Wilburn

Brothers-in-law, Steve Wilburn and David Nutt

Sister-in-law, Cynthia Nutt Lawson

Pallbearers are Guner Youngblood, Rex Johnson, David Butler, Rhett Butler, Kyle Warner, Ryan Wilburn, Wade Lawson, Matt Lawson, Matt Foster, and Cody Nutt. 

Honorary pallbearers are Chester Dawson, Bubba Bell, Boo Kline, Ricky Livingston, Chris Link, Ryan Hudspeth, Bubba Parker, Trey Parker, and Bolt Parker.

A special thanks goes to Dr. Rachel Cline, the staff of MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the staff of Nacogdoches Medical Center. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Providence Missionary Baptist Church Benevolence Fund or the charity of your choice. 

Daniel Jay Miller, 70, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2021, in Tenaha.

Private family memorial will be held.

Born April 14, 1951, in Bowling Green, Ohio, Daniel is the son of Helen Engle and Carl Miller.  He worked for GMC and was most recently a member of First Baptist Church of Tenaha.

He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Cohn and Mary Dodson and Travis Brisco; son-in-law, Richard Cohn; grandchildren, Chase Dodson and Megan Dodson; sister, Louise Rosati; and several nieces.

Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Helen Miller; and brothers, Bill and Jon Miller.

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

James Nickerson of Center Texas passed on January 14, 2022. Born January 14, 1945 in Center 

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 1 PM at Sid Roberts Chapel , 3535 SE Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches Tx 75961 

Pastor Roger Johnson of Dallas will be the Eulogist

Charles “Bud” Matlock, 59, of Center, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will follow at Helpenstell Cemetery in Garrison.

Born September 25, 1962, in San Jacinto, Bud is the son of Charles William Matlock and Edwina Jones Matlock.  He loved guns, hunting, fishing, and playing with his grandkids.  Bud was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his daughter, Heather Matlock and Dustin King; son, Cody Matlock and Jill; grandchildren, Harley Eshliman, Johnny Eshliman, Tessa Eshliman, and Ethan Matlock; sister, Susan and Danny West; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Jimmy Moore and Ashley and Liam Hill; also, a host of friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Charles William Matlock and Edwina Jones Matlock; brother, Russell Matlock; and mother of his children, Terressa Matlock Shields.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Moore, Luther Bradshaw, Justin McGuire, Cody Matlock, Dustin King, Hugh Pope, Jeremy Pope, and Bradley Waller.  Honorary pallbearer will be Jimmy Earl Moore.

A special thank you to Affinity Hospice for their compassionate care.

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

Mrs. Agnes Johnson, 80 of Shelbyville, Texas passed on Monday January 10, 2022 in Nacogdoches, Tx

Graveside Services  for Mrs. Johnson will be Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1 PM at Rathers Cemetery in Shelbyville Tx with Dr. Freddie D. Wilson Eulogist 

Public Viewing will be Friday January 14, 2022 at Sid Roberts Funeral Home 2PM-6Pm 

3535 SE Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches Tx 75961

Kenny Smith, 74, of Timpson, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, in Waco.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson.

Born April 14, 1947, Kenny is the son of Sarah Mills and Marcus Smith.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree and made a career in the insurance industry.  Kenny enjoyed being outdoors, especially with his horses.

Survivors include his son, Joseph Steinke and wife Lorrin of Belton; and grandson, Beckett Steinke of Belton.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Mills and Marcus Smith.

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

Ms. Alice Crane Brooks 72, of San Augustine, Tx Passed on January 8, 2022 in San Augustine Texas.  Services will be Saturday January 15, 2022 at 3 PM at Reed Chapel Baptist Church 

Rev. Rhonda Christopher, Eulogist 

Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery in San Augustine, Texas. 

Viewing will be Friday, January 14, 2022 from 2pm-6pm at Sid Roberts Funeral Home 

3535 SE Stallings Dr. 

Nacogdoches Texas 75961

Leonard Darnell “L.D.” Eaves, 85, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Houston.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Belgard and Dr. Jack Smith officiating.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born January 20, 1936, L.D. is the son of Hugh Artist Eaves and Edith Elmira Sigler Eaves.  His hobbies included fishing and hunting.  L.D. also loved to fly.  He was a member of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 in Center and First Baptist Church in Center.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Melba Lyles Eaves of Center; daughters, Rhonda Fausett and Glenn of Center and Shelly Hudspeth and Henry of Center; grandchildren, Adam Fausett and Emily of Shreveport, Louisiana, Jacob Hudspeth of Seguin, Sheri Fausett of Ft. Worth, Kalob Hudspeth of Center, and Kade Hudspeth of Center; sisters, Sylvia Snider of Center, Leola Brittain of Arkansas, Gwen Cravey and Billy of Center, and Lisa Bingenheimer and Bill of Center; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Pat and Charles Hall, Jim Kasper, Latresser and Ortega Cartwright, Malcolm Weston, Carol and Mike Skinner, and Charles Spann; also a host of other friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Hugh Artist Eaves and Edith Elmira Sigler Eaves; and granddaughter, Amber Fausett.

Pallbearers will be Adam Fausett, Jacob Hudspeth, Kalob Hudspeth, Kade Hudspeth, Glenn Fausett, and Henry Hudspeth. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Hall, Jim Kasper, Ortega Cartwright, Malcolm Weston, Mike Skinner, Charles Spann, and Maxie Eaves.

A special thanks to DCI Center nurses, Center ER staff, and a special thank you to the staff of MD Anderson ICU.

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

Jason Maurice Fulbright, 50, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 10, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at New Life Church in Center.  Bro. Steve Noble and Landon Oliver will officiate.  Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Born August 17, 1971, in Haywood County, Waynesville, North Carolina, Jason is the son of the late Danny Coleman Fulbright and Bunita Fulbright Nicolau of Clever, MO. For 13 years, Jason owned J&B Donut Factory in Center and later founded Intelligent Concepts which later became Intelligent Computer Concepts. His hobbies included fishing, playing guitar, learning new music, and spending time with his family. Jason was a member of New Life Church in Center, where he was Praise and Worship Leader.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Barbara Simmons Fulbright of Center; daughters, Destini and Taylor Jones of Springfield, MO, Mariah and Devin Dowling of Center, and Ashley and Taylor Hudspeth of Center; grandchildren, Bentyn and Mikki Jones, Alli and Asher Dowling; mother, Bunita Fulbright Nicolau and Erwin of Clever, MO; brothers, Jeremiah and Bradford Fulbright of Longview, TX; aunts, Marlene and Bob Ashton of Weeki Wachee, FL and Diana and Bob Berg of Campobello, SC; fathers-in-law, Joe Simmons of Springfield, MO and Dennis Jennings and wife Patti of Tyler, TX.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Maurice and Juanita Trull and Jack Fulbright and Willie Perez; mother-in-law, Sandra Davis.

Pallbearers will be Ron Belanger, Phil Hennigan, Dwayne Bomar, Jeremy Evans, Tom Dramburger, and Eric Partlow.  Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Fulbright, Jeremiah Fulbright, Taylor Jones, Devin Dowling, Taylor Hudspeth, and Mike Belgard.

Memorial donations can be made to the music ministry at New Life Church in Center.

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

In loving memory of Harlon Kenneth Vail (also Papa, Poppop, Uncle V) who passed away January 4, 2022, in Denton, Texas, at the age of 68. 

Funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior.  Chad Hussey will officiate.  Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery in Shelby County.

He was born May 28, 1953, in Center, Texas. 

Preceded in death by his beloved mother, Sadie Briggie Vail; father, Jessie Belton Vail; siblings, Rafael Vail, William Vail, Leonard Vail, Lillie Killen, Jessie Vail, Ellen Burk, and Gene Vail. 

Left to cherish his memories is his wife, Janet; daughter, Lindsey Weaver and husband Justin; son, Joshua Vail and wife Jeannie; sister, Iva Nell King and husband Leonard; 6 grandchildren, Danielle, Chelsey, Britney, Dakota, Paisley, and Greyson; adoring nieces; great nieces; nephews; great nephews; 2 little great great nieces, Kylie and Kinzie, who will deeply miss him; and lots of friends.

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

Kenneth Lee Campbell Sr., 80, of Timpson, passed away Sunday January 2, 2022, in Timpson.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2021, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with eulogy by his valued friend and classmate, Jack Harris. Music will be led by longtime friend and neighbor, Rodney Golden.

Born March 1, 1941, Kenneth is the son of R.L. Campbell and Alma Harris Campbell.  He was proud of the fact that he was born and raised in Center, a member of Center High School Class of 1959.  On November 23, 1961, Kenneth married Jerri Lynn Hendricks.  She preceded him in death December 26, 2011.  Kenneth was a man of “many hats.”  He started a trucking company with one truck and grew to several.  Wanting to spend more time at home, he played a game of dominos with a friend.  The winner made the choice to keep all trucks of both parties or sell out.  He won and sold out.  In 1976, he started a lumber yard and became a builder.  Today, there are many commercial properties and residential homes in the county which he built, financed, and/or owns.

He is currently married to Londa.  They have been so blessed to enjoy the life and friends they hold so dear.

His final years have been devoted to raising cattle, hunting hogs, and watching the beautiful sunrises on the land he loved.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Londa; son, Kenneth Campbell Jr.; stepson, Ralph Godsey; grandchildren, Kenneth Campbell III, Jessie Campbell, and Reagan Godsey; brother, Robert Ladean Campbell; and niece, Michelle Renfro.

Preceded in death by wife, Jerri Lynn Hendricks Campbell; parents, R.L. Campbell and Alma Harris Campbell; and brother, Richard Campbell.

Pallbearers will be Kenneth Hardy, Kenneth Boles, Tommy Alfred, Jimmy Rhoden, Doug Fuller, and Ronnie Bush.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N Michigan Ave, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-633 (www.alz.org) or Center High School Class of 1959.

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

Roy Manning Crum.p Jr, 57, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, in Joaquin.

Funeral service will be held Noon, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will follow at Truitt Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County.

Born March 2, 1964, Roy is the son of Roy Manning Crump Sr. and Joyce “Sally” Rutherford Crump.  Growing up on the river was paradise to him. He truly loved crappie fishing and spending time with family.  He was a member of Joaquin Class of 1982.  An avid golfer, Roy was a member of Center Country Club, where over the years, he made many lifelong friends and memories.

He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Shaw Crump of Shreveport, Louisiana; mother, Joyce “Sally” Holmes and husband Tommy of Joaquin; sisters, Cristi Hutchins and husband Jinx of Joaquin and Carrie Obregon and husband Anthony of Joaquin; nephews and nieces, Cole Gray, Wyatt Hairgrove, Tristan Hairgrove, Abram Hairgrove, Lexi Hutchins, Tate Obregon, Holly and Reid Nichols, Barrett and Ella, Haley and Chad Smith, and Callyn; also extended family, Chelsea Paoletti, Kinley, Keaton, and Kanbree.

Preceded in death by his father, Roy Manning Crump Sr.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.

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NAME:     Misty LeeAnn Black             AGE:     46

ADDRESS:     Broaddus, Texas 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:  Saturday, Jan 1, 2022, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    May 28, 1975, Nacogdoches, Texas

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE: Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022, 2:00pm

PLACE OF SERVICE:     Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Monday, Jan 3, 2022, 5:00pm-8:00pm

PLACE OF VISITATION: Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas

BURIAL:  Broaddus Cemetery, Broaddus, Texas

FATHER:     John Satterwhite                            MOTHER: Diannia (Toland)

OCCUPATION:   Deputy Tax Assessor Collector

SURVIVED BY:   Husband: Jerry Wayne Black of Broaddus

                                Mother: Diannia Vawter of Garrison

                                Daughter: Kimberly Johns and husband D. J. of Lufkin

                                Son: William Deacon Black of Broaddus

                                Granddaughters: Karsyn Lyons, Kenley Johns

                                Siblings: Wyndi Cage, Cliff Satterwhite, Jesi Satterwthie, Dana Berney, 

                                                George Berney, Lisa Chapman

 **Preceded in death by father and step-mother John and Robbie Satterwhite; step-father J. W. Vawter

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

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