José Leonardo Rodríguez Camarillo, 38, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, in San Augustine.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 21, 2022, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born February 29, 1984, Jose is the son of Cleotilde Camarillo Herrera and Jose Ascencio Rodriguez Lara.  

He is survived by wife, Maria Veronica Moreno; son, Edwin Rodriguez; daughter, Sofia Rodriguez; father, Jose Asencion Rodriguez Lara; mother, Cleotilde Camarillo Herrera; sisters, Mayra Rodriguez and husband Julio Luna, Yuliana Rodriguez and husband Mario Valdez, and Lizeth Rodriguez and husband Aldo Mendoza; grandparents, Guillermo Camarillo and Isidra Herrera; nieces and nephews, Mayra Luna and husband Bryan Gallegos, Julio Luna, Regina Luna, Nicolas Valdez, Rodrigo Valdez, Aldo Mendoza, and Leonardo Gallegos.

Preceded in death by Leonardo Rodriguez Robles and Mercedes Lara Gaytan.

Pallbearers will be Edwin Rodriguez, Jose Asencian Rodriguez, Julio Luna, Flocelo Landin, Ignacia Gonzalez, and Jaime Mendoza.

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

John Bryant Chapman, 28, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, in Nacogdoches.

Born January 1, 1994, John is the son of Judy Richard and Hugh Chapman.  His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and spending all the time he could with his kids.

Survivors include parents, Judy and Hugh Chapman of Logansport, Louisiana; children, Hayven Chapman, Carleigh Chapman, and Baylor Chapman; brother, J.D. Glaze; sisters, Felicia Louis, Lacey Mustin, and Jessica McCoid; also, numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Tena Denese Moragas, 57, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Center.

Memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 18, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Chuck Horton officiating.

Born December 12, 1964, Tena is the daughter of Linda Samford and Bobby D. Watson.  She enjoyed crocheting, fishing, riding her side by side, and beach trips.  Tena loved her dogs and loved spending time with grandkids.  

Survivors include daughter, Elissa and husband Cody Taylor; son, Nathan Hathorn and wife Cadence; grandchildren, Kypton Taylor, Madyx Taylor, Elli Hathorn, Eathan Hathorn, and Ezra Hathorn; sister, Lisa and husband Charlie Verrett; nephews, Radi Verrett and Ashley Alumbaugh, and Bubba Verrett; niece, April and husband Gavin Victoria.

Preceded in death by husband, John E. Moragas; parents, Linda Samford Watson and Bobby D. Watson; and grandson, Eoin Hathorn.

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

Albert Carlisle McGee Jr., 87, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Center.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with interment to follow at North Jericho Cemetery in Center.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Born October 28, 1934, in McCool, Mississippi, Albert is the son of Lura McClelland and Albert Carlisle McGee Sr.  He played football for Weir High School and later joined the United States Air Force.  He served during the Korean War, Cuban Crisis, and Vietnam War, retiring after 23 years of service.  Following retirement, he worked in the oil field and became a licensed heavy equipment operator.  Albert cleared his land in East Texas and raised chickens and cattle on his farm with his family.  He loved North Jericho Church, where he was involved in its reopening after 24 years.  Albert was the last remaining deacon.  He loved Pastor Mike Belgard and Connie.  Albert enjoyed live music and always surrounded himself with his family and dear friends who were like family - John Oliver, Waylon George, John Watson, late “Runt” Ramsey, and Danny Paul and Sally Windham.

Survivors include wife, Mary Vivian Bailey McGee; daughter, Tamara “Tammy” Alicia McGee Anderson; son, Albert Carlisle “Chip” McGee III; grandson, Mark Shannon Anderson and fiance, Casey Davis; brother, Jimmie C. McGee; sister, Nancy Malek; and special friends, Robin Fulsom Andrews and Melanie Scott.

Preceded in death by parents, Lura McClelland and Albert Carlisle McGee Sr.; brother, J.D. McGee; and sisters, Ellie Curtis and Elsia Wilson.

A special thanks to Tammy Jacobs, Mike Belgard and Connie, Peggy Johnson, Gueinn Clark, Don Bailey and Doris, Billie Bailey, Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Hart, Rick Murphy and Dianne, and Mr. & Mrs. John Oliver.

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

Alton Hurst Clark, 66, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born December 31, 1955, Alton is the son of Virginia Townsend and Daniel Gilbert Clark.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and welding.  

He is survived by his wife, Bethe Ann Clark of Joaquin; children, Keith Clark and Andrea of Nacogdoches, Michael Clark of Nacogdoches, Kristi Porter and Robert of Center, Vickie Bragg and husband Justin of Joaquin, and Douglas Bragg and Clara of Center; grandchildren, Cheyenne Clark and wife Summer, Justin Clark and wife Odalis, Zack, Bryan and wife Ashton, Dillon, Daniel Clark and wife McKenzie, Brooklyn and husband Joshua, Levi, Savannah, Sarah, Junior, and Stephanie; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Faulkner of Houston and Rhonda McCrohan and Tom of Dennison.

Preceded in death by parents, Virginia Townsend and Daniel Gilbert Clark; and sister, Jana Marr.

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

Mona Ray Daw Brandt, 81, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, in San Antonio.

Graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with visitation at Watson & Sons Funeral Home at 9:00 a.m.  Tim Perkins will officiate.

Born January 2, 1941, Mona is the daughter of Lorine Blount Daw and Burk Daw.  She was master of many tasks – sales, writing, photography, business ownership, restaurant owner, etc.  In Shelby County, Mona served as a SCSO Deputy.  Hobbies included puzzles, writing, painting, reading her Bible, crafting, and family.  A huge SPURS fan, Mona loved watching basketball! She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she served as Associate Pastor and Sunday School Teacher.

Survived by son, John Edward Brandt, and daughter-in-law, Twilla Lynn Brandt; son, Stephen Anthony Brandt; grandchildren, John Matthew Brandt, Ashley Nichole Whitehead, Christina Rene Brandt, and Charlea Jones; also, many great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents, Lorine Blount Daw and Burk Daw; and brother, Wayford A. Daw.

Pallbearers will be John Brandt, Brandon Whitehead, Stephen Brandt, Christina Brandt, Matt Brandt, and Matthew Brandt.  Honorary pallbearer will be Jerry Brandt.

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

Tommy Glenn McClelland, 74, of Center, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Graveside service will be held at Noon, Friday, July 15, 2022, at Old Sardis Cemetery in San Augustine County with visitation at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Deacon Mike McClelland will officiate.

Born October 12, 1947, in Pineland, Tommy is the son of Lela Boyd and Floyd McClelland. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam, where he received a Purple Heart. Tommy enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by wife, Claudia McClelland; sons, Heath McClelland, Bryan McClelland and wife Bonnie, and Jason McClelland; grandchildren, Corey McClelland and wife Shelby, Tristan McClelland, Kilye and husband Colton Parker, Kaylee McClelland, and Hailey McClelland; brothers, Willie McClelland and wife Sue and Jimmy McClelland and wife Judy; sister, Christine Compton; brother-in-law, Jesse Hudspeth and wife Sandy, Henry Hudspeth and wife Shelly, Yancy Hudspeth and wife Christina, and Frank Hudspeth; sister-in-law, Nina Walker and John Miles; also, numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Lela Boyd and Floyd McClelland.

Pallbearers will be Corey McClelland, Kade Hudspeth, Tristan McClelland, Camden Cordray, Jason McClelland, and Kalob Hudspeth.

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

NAME:     Patsy Norine Bennefield             AGE:     82

ADDRESS:     Broaddus, Texas 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:  Sunday, July 10, 2022, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    July 14, 1939, Rocky Mound, Ark.

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE: Saturday, July 16, 2022, 11:00am

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

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Friday, July 15, 2022, 5:00pm-8:00pm

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

OFFICATING: Bro. Mark Green

BURIAL:  Sowell Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas

FATHER:     George Ellison Hathcoat                            MOTHER: Othelia (Wright)

OCCUPATION:   Housekeeping; Cashier

SURVIVED BY:  Husband: John Hovie Bennefield of Broaddus

                               Daughter: Nancy Whitmore and husband Mike

                               Sons: Curtis Sowell and wife Jinny

                                          Michael Sowell

                               Sister: Darlene Hines and husband Clyde

                               Brothers: George “Butch” Hathcoat and wife Uvie

                                                 Donale Ray Hathcoat 

                               Host of Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren

 **Preceded in death by father George Hathcoat; mother Othelia Hathcoat; son Charles Sowell

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

Mrs. Elizabeth J. (Betty) Hill, of Logansport, passed away Wednesday July 6, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Betty Hill was born April 3, 1928 in Shreveport, Louisiana to James Paul “Jack” Jones of Tipton, Iowa and Ruby Lucille Williams of Kosciusko, Mississippi.  She is survived by daughters, Deborah McCune and husband Cecil, Kathleen Stoll and husband Brian, Lisa Hitt and husband David, Suzanne Tewalt and husband Charlie, Kelly Darden and husband Tim.  Her grandchildren were; Jennifer Graham, Amy Burford, Kimberlee Perry, Jim Cooke, Katie Hitt, Matthew Hitt, Shelley Modisette, Lauren Patton, Joshua Darden, Jackson Darden, and Christian Darden; 19 Great-Grandchildren; 2 nieces and one nephew and a host of friends.  She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Logansport, La.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Dwight M. Hill, parents “Jack” and Ruby Jones, brother James Paul Jones, Jr., great granddaughter Ashley Faith Modisette.

A celebration of life will be held at The First United Methodist Church of Logansport, La on July 30, 2022.

Lunch for the family will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 11:00

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and the Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00.

Interment will follow, at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.  Family only.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 177 Logansport, LA 71049.

*The family extends a very special thank you to Christus Schumpert 3rd floor nurses and Doctors who took such amazing care, attention and love of Betty.  Also they would like to thank the Hospice staff, Wendi and Jami, of Christus Hospice and Pallative Care and Dr Massengill for the kindness that was shown to all of us at this difficult time.  They all deserve to be recognized for their compassion, love and dedication to their patients. 

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

NAME:     Brenda Cartwright Comeaux Longnion             AGE:     73

ADDRESS:     Bronson, Texas 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:  Monday, July 11, 2022, Bronson, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    May 24, 1949, Beaumont, TX

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE: Friday, July 15, 2022, 10:00am

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

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Thursday, July 14, 2022, 5:00pm-8:00pm

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

OFFICATING: Bro. C. W. Lawrence

BURIAL:  Rosevine Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas

FATHER:     Jessie Cartwright                            MOTHER: Verlean (Morris) Cartwright

OCCUPATION:   Bookkeeper CPA

SURVIVED BY:  Husband: John Longnion of Bronson

                               Sons: Chris Comeaux of Vidor

                                         Charlie Comeaux of Port Acres

                                         Curtis Comeaux and wife Lisa of Vidor

                               Grandchildren: Jarley Comeaux, Tyler Comeaux, Tyler Henderson, Taryn Henderson,

                                                           Torie Comeaux, Lilly Comeaux, Casie Comeaux, Allen Comeaux

                               Sister: Phyllis Williams

                               Hospice Nurse: Lyndsey Ross 

 **Preceded in death by parents Jessie and Verlean Cartwright; brother Bertis Cartwright Sr.

                                          Aunt Lou Lou Hall; Uncle C. A. Hall; brother-in-law Wayne Williams

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

Jan Permenter, 69, of Center, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, in Nacogdoches.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Tenaha Church of Christ with interment at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born December 22, 1952, Jan is the daughter of Laverne Clark and Winston B. Fields.  She worked as a speech pathologist and was a member of Tenaha Church of Christ.

Survivors include husband, Jim Permenter of Center; nieces, Hannah Fields Lee and Mark of Nacogdoches and Whitney Koltonski and Chris of Center; nephew, Alpha Fields of Center; great nephews, Stephen, John, Andrew, and Caleb; great niece, Lila; mother-in-law, Betty Permenter of Center; sister-in-law, Suzanne Richards and Rex of Center.

Preceded in death by parents, Laverne Clark and Winston B. Fields; brother, Gene Fields; sister-in-law, Cathy Fields; uncle, Dub Clark; aunt, Billie Clark; and brothers-in-law, Jerry and Mike Permenter.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, www.stjude.org

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

Frances Jean Byrd, 89, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Joaquin with Michael Joe Byrd officiating.  Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Joaquin.

Born April 4, 1933, Frances is the daughter of Doris McRae and Thaddeus Bridwell.  She worked as a Nurse Aide at Holiday Nursing Home.  Frances was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Survivors include children, William Thomas Byrd of Nacogdoches, Mary Manshack of Nacogdoches, Gerald Glenn Byrd of Mt. Pleasant, Steve Edward Byrd and G.G. of Joaquin, and Michael Joe Byrd and wife Teri of Joaquin; grandchildren, Kevin, Melissa, Melvin Jr. and wife Sandy, Larissa and husband Jay, Michael and wife Crystal, Josh and wife Camille, Robert Jr., Crystal, Roy Jr., Chester, Brandon and wife Andrea, Dusten and wife Shaunda, Michelle, Elizabeth, Emily, Alexis, Michalla, Kerry, Korey, Christy, and Robert; great grandchildren, Ashleigh, Baileigh, Kyleigh, Kaylee, Evelynn, Everleigh, Dylen, Olivia, Whitlee Jo, Skylar, Mason, Lucas, Zachary, Drake, Kimberly, Krystyn, Tabitha, Robin, Jordan, Mikayla, Christian, Justin, Makayla, Samantha, Lily, Vivian, Hannah, Andrew, Alison, Oliver, Clay, Lane, Sarah, Kirstyn, Kaitlyn, Lori, Michael, Thomas, Taylor, and Kent.

Preceded in death by father, Doris and Thaddeus Bridwell; husband, Houston Simpson Byrd; sons, James Byrd and Robert Byrd; daughter, Patricia Byrd; and granddaughter, Jessica Byrd.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Byrd, Dusten Byrd, Kevin Byrd, Michael Manshack, Melvin T. Manshack, and Josh Manshack.

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

NAME:     Curtis Ray Mincher             AGE:     74

ADDRESS:     San Augustine, Texas 

DATE / PLACE OF DEATH:  Tuesday, July 5, 2022, San Augustine, Texas

DATE / PLACE OF BIRTH :    February 6, 1948, Oklahoma

 DATE / TIME OF  SERVICE: Monday, July 11, 2022, 10:00am

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

DATE / TIME OF VISITATION: Sunday, July 10, 2022, 5:00pm-8:00pm

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

OFFICATING: Bro. Don Lofton

BURIAL:  Hebron Cemetery, Broaddus, Texas

FATHER:     Riley Mincher                            MOTHER: Carrie (Campbell)

OCCUPATION:   Retired Military – U. S. Army

SURVIVED BY:  Wife: Kay Eaton Mincher of San Augustine

                               Daughter: Angela Shaffer of San Augustine

                               Sister: Margaret Marie Wagstaff of Broaddus

                              Grandsons: Thomas Bird, James Bird, Jeremy Chad Ayers 

                              A host of Great-grandchildren

 **Preceded in death by parents father Riley Mincher; mother Carrie Wagstaff; 

                                          Son Kevin Thomas Mincher; brother Kenneth Riley Mincher

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