1/30/09

Julia Elizabeth Woods “Betty” Pigg, 82, passed away January 30, 2009 in McKinney. She was born March 8, 1926 in Corsicana, Texas to LeGrand and Julia Woods.

Her early years were spent in San Angelo and Corpus Christi, Texas, where her lifelong love affair with the beach took root. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio and then went on to attend Ward Belmont Girls School in Nashville, Tennessee. Betty then attended the University of Texas and pledged Zeta Tau Alpha and also served on the Panhellenic Board. There she also met a handsome young man named Franklin Pigg. She worked as a stewardess for American Airlines and shortly thereafter married Franklin and moved to Center as a new bride. She LOVED Center, Texas, and her precious friends; she would forever call Center “home”.

She got her B.S. and Masters Degree in Education from Stephen F. Austin University. Betty was an active member of the First Methodist Church, the Reading Club, Garden Club, Beta Sigma Phi and was instrumental in the building of the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library, where she helped start story hour. She impacted many young lives in her years of service teaching in the Center Public Schools, Sunday School classes at the First United Methodist Church, and also as a Lay Speaker for the Methodist Church. Betty was a Godly woman, who lived out her Christian faith daily, and left a lasting legacy of love, kindness, and grace that will be felt for many generations to come.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday, February 1st at Watson & Sons Funeral in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, February 2nd at First United Methodist Church in Center with Rev, Greg Megill and Rev. Carol Clifford Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

She is survived by three children:
John and Donna Pigg of Austin
Bobby and Mary Pigg of Center
Susan and Pat Searight of Melissa

One Brother, Lee and Marilyn Woods of Lawton, Oklahoma

Seven Grandchildren:
Ashley Pigg
Blair Pigg
Leah Pigg
Analeise Pigg
Neil Pigg
Whitney and Rusty Cox
Kyle Searight

Great Grandchildren:
Paxton Durant Cox
Mackey Elizabeth Cox

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Franklin Durant Pigg

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First Methodist Church or Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library.

01/29/09

Jackie Lynn Lovejoy, 54, of Rio Vista, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Mrs. Lovejoy was born October 6, 1954 in Shelby County to Mahon Graves, Jr. and John Ruth Meyers Graves. She loved sewing, baking, camping, and riding motorcycles.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, January 30th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 31st at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Carl Roye officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Windham, Terry Windham, Michael Strong, Brandon Neal, Tommy Spector, John Smith and William Weeks.

Survivors include:

Husband, Mike Lovejoy of Rio Vista

Sons:
Roy Spinks & Wife Cari of Hewitt
John Spinks & wife Teresa of Riesel

A very special niece (like a daughter), Crystal Koltonski & husband Matt of Center

Step Son, Michael Lovejoy of Huntsville

Step Daughters:
Lisa Cherry & husband Josh of Jefferson
Krystal Lovejoy of Marshall

Granddaughter, Molly Spinks of Riesel

Step Granddaughters:
Brittany Lovejoy of Hunting
Emmalee Ann Cherry of Jefferson

Step Grandson, Tyler MacDuff of Jefferson

Sister, Brenda Whittlesley & husband Mike of Center

Brothers:
Bob Graves & wife Teresa of Joaquin
Joe Graves of Tenaha

Mother-in-Law, Minnie Lovejoy

Brothers-in-Law,
Alan Lovejoy & wife Sue of Austin
Paul Lovejoy of Center

Sister-in-Law, Sherry Hutto of Beckville

Nephew, Tony Hutto of Beckville

Nieces, Tanneja Hutto & Michele Hutto of Beckville

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Mahon Graves, Jr. and John Ruth Meyers Graves
Brother, Larry Eugene Hutto
Father-in-Law, Maurice Lovejoy

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Her memorial video can be viewed at http://videos.lifetributes.com/51406

Mr. W.E. “Ed” Dykes, 88, of Crockett, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dykes was born October 18, 1920 in Houston County and had been living the past 3 years in Center, previously living in Crockett. He was a veteran of the Merchant Marines having served during World War II. Mr. Dykes was a member of the Lothrop Masonic Lodge #21 A.F. & A.M. He was retired having worked as a Professional Engineer and was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Crockett.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 31, 2009 in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Dr. Jerry House officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Survivors include:

Children:
Tess Sutton of Tacoma, Washington
Leslie Ann Bradley & husband Jim of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Wes Bradley & wife Victoria of Azore Islands
Ron Bradley of Tenaha
Katie Bradley of Tenaha

Great Grandson:
Jonathan Bradley of Azore Islands

Brother, George Dale Dykes, Jr. & wife Betsey of Austin

Nephews & Nieces:
Mike Snow & wife Clara of Houston
Becky of San Antonio
William Dale Dykes & wife Lesa of Grapeland
Connie Pace & husband Rusty of San Antonio
George Taylor & wife Candy of San Antonio
Terry Robinsons of Elgin
Patricia Robinson of Jarrell
Judy Tschoerner of Jarrell

Numerous great nieces, great nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Faye Ellen Dykes
Parents, George Dale Dykes, Sr. & Rossie (Butler) Dykes

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Tenaha, PO Box 258, Tenaha, TX 75974.

Callaway-Allee Funeral Home, Crockett, Texas.

Mary Elizabeth Haley age 89 of Center, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be 10 am Saturday, January 31, 2009 at First Baptist Church Center with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 5 to 7 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born July 21, 1919 to parents Thomas Lawrence & Amee (Allen) Miller. She was a member of First Baptist Church and she was a member of the local Eastern Star.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband; E.W. “Pete” Haley and Son; Gene Haley, Jr.

She is survived by:
Son, James W. “Bill” Haley & wife, Mary of Buda, TX
Son, Tommy Haley & Michelle of Henderson, TX
2 Granddaughters:
Sharon Peace & husband, Roy of Center, TX
Julie Harbison & husband, Heath of Center, TX
5 Grandsons:
Michael Haley of Broaddus, TX
Eugene Haley & wife, Paula of Center, TX
David Haley & wife, Shelli of Center, TX
Jeff Haley & wife, Michelle of Austin, TX
Robert Haley & wife, Lisa of Austin, TX

Daughter-in-law: Peggy Haley of Center

11 Great Grandchildren:
Tanner & Suzanne Peace
Lucas & Justin Harbison
William & Jonathan Haley
Andrew & Ava Haley
Gema & Noah Haley
Sydnee Haley

Pallbearers: Michael Haley, Eugene Haley, David Haley, Jeff Haley, Robert Haley, Tanner Peace,
Lucas Harbison & Justin Harbison
You may sign the online guestbook at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

01/27/09

Margaret Nell “Margie” (Mitchamore) Chessher, 79, entered Heaven at 6:20 am Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at her home in Timpson, Texas. She was born November 14, 1929.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 28 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 29 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Chandler Pettis and Bro. Donnie Casper officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery in Timpson.

She is the wife of Pastor and long-time Shelby County businessman Earl C. Chessher, Sr. Margie and Earl were married 62 years, having celebrated their anniversary December 25, 2008.

She was a full-time wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to being a homemaker she had worked for Shelby County General Hospital, Tyson, and was a top Avon representative for more than 20 years having received numerous awards for outstanding sales.

Margie was in the company of her husband and children, and many family members and friends in her final hours. She was assured of their love for her, and assured they of hers. It was a time of great importance to her family, and to the woman who often said, “all I ever wanted was to love and be loved.” She did, and was.

Margie excelled at many things but especially in working kitchen magic and in keeping alive the memories of her many hospital patients in her garden of love. Many a pastor and visiting evangelist, during Margie’s church life, has announced from the pulpit experiencing “heavenly delight” while eating her cherry pie. Her garden’s humble beginnings were from plants, sprouts, cuttings and seedlings given in appreciation by hospital patients and family, that grew to “more than 534 plants” she said. Margie’s garden eventually required four major greenhouse expansions, and each plant had its story. Margie would unfailingly share them with anyone who would listen.

As a pastor’s wife at The Called Out Church, Center, Texas, Margie served as attendance secretary, and often assisted Pastor Chessher in his regular services and special ministries. Margie was as fully dedicated to her Lord’s service as she was to family.

Margie, longtime Alzheimer’s victim, was often known to be outspoken of rules, scriptures and opinions. Before declining health prevented her regular attendance, she would share many relevant and unencumbered, often unexpected, expressions of her insights to the congregation.

Margie is survived by husband, Pastor Earl C. Chessher, Sr. of Timpson. Also five children: Earl C. Chessher, Jr. of Huntington Beach, California, Clarence Thomas Chessher of Timpson, Philda Nell Adams and husband Steve of Timpson, Jacquelyn Ellen Fountain and husband Donny of Center and Cecil Duane Chessher and wife Gina of Tenaha; 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by four sisters: Deloris Gilbert and husband Ken of Arkansas, Doris Hambrick and husband Robert, Nancy Brown, Dixie Jacob and husband James, and one brother, David Mitchamore and wife Bea, all of Texas. Also, a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, church family and friends.

Margie has always loved, and she will always be loved.

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

Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Scott, age 59 of the Deadwood Community of Panola County, Texas, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church in Carthage with Rev. Paul Thomasson and Tonia Crittendon officiating. Interment will follow in Deadwood Cemetery under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Scott passed away on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2009 at her home in Deadwood.

Linda Joy Smith Scott was born on July 9, 1949 in Shelby County, Texas to Homer Edward and Velma Odell Luman Smith. She graduated from Center High School with the class of 1967. Linda graduated from Panola College and then went to Stephen F. Austin State University, where she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Education on December 18, 1971. On that same day, she married Mervin Scott at the Wesley Foundation in Nacogdoches. Linda moved from Center in 1980 and began teaching at Baker-Koonce School in Carthage in 1982, retiring in 2006 after 24 years. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed framing. Linda also enjoyed reading, traveling, photography, and playing the organ. She was a special preacher’s wife and was a mother and grandmother figure to many. Linda was preceded in death by her father, one brother, Douglas Wayne Smith; one sister, Kathy Ann Smith; and two brothers-in-law, Rev. Don Scott and Arthur Williams.

Linda is survived by her mother, Velma Luman Smith of Center; her husband of 37 years, Mervin Scott of Deadwood; a God son, David Stanley and wife Candie Lynn of Carthage; one brother, Gene Edward Smith and wife Mila of Center; two sisters, Betty Sue McSwain and husband Gene of Deadwood and Jeanene Porter and husband Danny of Deadwood; two brothers-in-law, Orville Scott and wife Emma Jean of Grand Saline and Lane Scott and wife Ann of Los Angeles; four sisters-in-law, Joyce Scott of Dripping Springs, Shirley Williams of Longview, Wanda Gray and husband Charles of Longview, and Mary Powell and husband Earle C. of Carthage; and foster grandchildren, Katherine Stanley of Diana, Johnathan and Melissa Stanley of Carthage. Numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, many friends, and her church family at Deadwood and Galloway United Methodist Churches also survive Linda.
Serving as pallbearers are Stevie Scott, Mark Scott, David Stanley, Reese Smith, James Scott, and John Scott.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Deadwood U.M.C. Scholarship Fund, c/o Mrs. Reba Coxen, 1678 F.M. 31 South, Carthage, TX 75633, Elim Orphanage, Children’s Hospital, (AMCER) All Nations Children’s Emergency Relief, P.O. Box 484, Leola, PA, 17540, or the Carthage Education Foundation, #1 Bulldog Dr., Carthage, TX 75633.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com

Warren Dale Billingsley, age 45, of League City, Texas, Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 31, 2009, in the First Christian Church, Timpson, with Rev. Daniel Anderson officiating.

Mr. Billingsley passed away in San Antonio, Texas, January 20, 2009.

Born in Ft. Worth, Texas on June 30, 1963, Warren was the son of David Billingsley and June (Henry) Billingsley Richmond. he was a logistics technician for a life sciences contractor.

Warren is survived by father David Billingsley and wife Helen of Timpson; mother June Richmond and husband Al of Denison, Texas, son Warren Dale Billingsley Jr. of Spring, Texas, step-son Jay French of Rosenberg, Texas, brothers, Larry Billingsley of Corpus christi and Evan Billingsley of League City, Texas, step brother Rodney Ferguson of St. Thomas, USVI, and step sistre Suzanne Layman of Austin, aunt Linda Amos and husband Paul of Tomball and several nephews and cousins.

Donations may be made to the Education Fund for Warren Billingsley Jr.(David G. Billingsley, custodian) at Austin Bank, Timpson or to the Timpson Misisterial Alliance (Food Pantry), P.O. Box 488, Timpson.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

1/26/09

Glenda Jane Belrose passed over to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Dubuis Hospital in St. Mary's Hospital. She fought a long, hard battle and her victory was in death. She left behind a legacy of prayer and soul winning that will never be tarnished. She was an active member of Landmark United Pentecostal Church of Port Neches where she served in many capacities including Sunday School teacher, prayer warrior and ladies auxiliary president.

Glenda is survived by
her husband; A.B. Belrose of Port Neches,
daughter; Dana Lynn Belrose-Godair and husband, Joseph of Port Neches,
son; Steven Douglas Belrose and wife, Tammi of Lufkin,
grandson; Stephen Cameron Belrose of Lufkin,

sister; Carolyn Stenhouse and husband, Larry of Longview,
brother; Coleman Gibson of Longview,
sister; Betty Aaron and husband, Roy of Lufkin,
sister; Barbara Starr and husband, Floyd of Hallsville,
Brother-In-Law Jimmy Belrose and wife Linda,
Brother-in-Law Robert Belrose and wife Martha,
Sister-in-Law Bonnie Belrose all of Center
and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Clyde Engs and Imo Jean Gibson, twin sister; Linda Jean Gibson and sister-in-law; Ursula Gibson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Port Neches under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home. Reverend James Lee will be officiating and interment will immediately follow the service at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. A visitation for family and friends will be Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the church.

Glenda requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Landmark United Pentecostal Church.

1/24/09

Vivian Weaver Menefee, 100, of Center, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at her home. She was born May 10, 1908 in Aldridge to Matthew Weaver and Annie Short Weaver. Ms. Menefee was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Center for over 70 years, where she also taught Sunday school for over 30 years. She was Preceptor Upsilon of Beta Sigma Phi for over 60 years. Ms. Menefee also served on the board of M.H.M.R.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Sunday, January25 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, January 26 at First United Methodist Church in Center with Rev. Greg Megill officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Mary Anna Menefee of Center

Sisters-in-law:
Charlyce Menefee of Tenaha
Inez Menefee Schluens of Garden Ridge

Great Nephew, Sam D. McDaniel of Austin

Great Nieces:
Pat Sanders Jones of Monroe, Louisiana
Melanie McElfatrick of Tyler

Nieces:
Sally Jo Stiernberg of Texas City
Lou Ellen Langston of Lufkin
Mollie Holland of Garden Ridge
Melissa Covington of Tenaha

Nephews:
Mitch Menefee of Tenaha
Joe Ralph Menefee of Tenaha
Leland Menefee of Mt. Pleasant

Numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by;
Parents, Matt and Annie Short Weaver
Husband, Richard Menefee
Brother, Gordon Weaver
Sister, Eula McElfatrick
Nephew, Tim Menefee
Nieces, Elizabeth McDaniel Wright and Doris Harbuck

Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Center or The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library

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

Daniel Gilbert Ellington, age 78 of the East Hamilton Community in Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at Trinity Rehab in San Augustine, Texas.

Services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Keith Woolf officiating, burial will follow at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas.
Visitation will be Monday evening from 1:00 pm until 5:00 p.m at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born January 26, 1930 in Shelby County to Parents, Earl & Willie Mae (Scott) Ellington. He was of the Baptist faith. He served in the US Army.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Willie Mae Ellington, 1 Brother, J.E. Ellington, and Sister Edna Mae Ellington.

He is survived by:
3 Children:
Cindy Nichols of Sulphur Springs
Randy Ellington & wife, Donna of the East Hamilton Community
Lisa Williams & husband, James of Waco
7 Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren
4 Brothers:
E.W. Ellington & wife, Naomi of Lufkin, Texas
L.C. Ellington & wife, Lois of Lufkin, Texas
Earl Ellington, Jr. & wife, Ruby of Lufkin, Texas
Glenn Ellington & wife, Olivia of Lufkin, Texas
1 Sister: Pearly Mae Rambo & husband, Todd of Houston
1 Sister-in-law: Lena Mae Ellington of Alto
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Pallbearers: E.W. Ellington, L.C. Ellington, Earl Ellington, Glenn Ellington, Travis Risinger, James Williams and Dudley Cox

You may sign the online register at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

1/23/09

LaVerne Patterson Franks, 86, of Angleton passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 in Houston.

LaVerne was born September 7, 1922, in Shelby County near Center, Texas, to parents Floyd Patterson and Lou Vena Halliburton Patterson. She was a devoted member of the Angleton Church of Christ and was retired from the Brazoria County Sheriff's Department where she served for 17 years as the head bookkeeper for the department. She enjoyed working in her yard along with trimming trees and clearing brush at her property in Center, Texas. LaVerne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a feisty, tough and independent lady who will be missed by her family and friends.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Lennard (H.L.) Franks; daughters, Brenda gayle Franks and Gloria Jean Franks Hensley; sister, Eleanor Patterson Rogers; bother, Hoyt Patterson; nephew, Earl Henry Crawford; and grand nephew, Dax Crawford.

Survivors include her grandchildren, Tina Hensley Dean and husband, Walter Evan, of Angleton, Doyle Wayne Hensley and wife Sharon, of Alvin and Glen Allen Hensley and wife, Barbara, of Angleton; son in law, Everett Doyle (Pete) Hensley of Angleton; great grandchildren, Jamie Renee Tidwell, Alyssa Michelle Hensley and Jacob Alllen Hensley of Angleton; sister Earlene Patterson Crawford of Center, Texas; brother in law, Henry Dorvel Franks of Jacinto City, Texas; sister in law, Juanita Franks Bush and husband, Ozroe of Center, Texas and Elaine Hardy Patterson of Jackson, Tennessee, along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are set for 10 AM, Monday, January 26, 2009 at the Angleton Church of Christ. A graveside service and interment will be held at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Center, Texas, at 10 AM, Tuesday, January 272009.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 25, 2009, from 4 to 6 PM, at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton. A second visitation will be held Monday, January 26 2009, from 6 to 8 PM at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

Cheryl Darlene Palmer, age 47, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. Her body will be donated to science and no services are planned.

1/22/09

Lois Stone, 88, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, January22, 2009 in a local nursing center. She was born July 22, 1920 in Joaquin to Nathan McGee and Leola English McGee. Ms. Stone was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin, where she had also taught Sunday School.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, January 24 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 25 at Jackson Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Harold Hanson officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Shirley Irish and husband Bill of Joaquin
Sue Pridgen and husband Richard of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Gary Irish and wife Mary of Scottsdale, Arizona
Jamie Junkin and husband Tom of Hunt
Lane Pridgen and wife Stephanie of Joaquin

Great Grandchildren:
Samantha Junkin
Stefan Pridgen
Dustin Pridgen
Sterling Williams
Dalton Williams

Also a number of other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Husband, James Elton Stone
Three Brothers and Two Sisters

Memorials can be made to the Jackson Cemetery Fund, 6976 U.S. 84 East, Joaquin, TX 75954.

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

Elese K. “Happy” Clark, 91, of Vidor, passed away Tuesday Januray 13, 2009 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. A native of Shelby County, Texas, she was a retired retail clerk with the White House Department Store. Elese was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Memoiral Funeral Home of Vidor. Memorial Services were 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Januray 15, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home. Elese was preceded by her parents Homer and Ruby Kay, Husband, Lemmie Clark, Son, Homer Frank Kaiser, and Great Granddaughter, Jessica Williams. She is survived by her Daughter, Louise Harper of Whitehouse, brother, Charles D. “Bill” Kay of Shelbyville, Texas, sisters, Elaine Glenn of Silsbee, Lois E. Fernandez of Raleigh, NC, Johnnie M. Cassell of Shelbyville, Evenlyn D. Miley of Huffman, and Bertha L. Davidson of Conroe, Five Grandchildren, Dana Durochez of Longview , Michael Harper of Troup, Wendy McGaha of Phoenix, AZ, Todd Kaiser and Chris Kaiser both of Vidor, Five Great Grandchildren and Five Great Great Grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of your choice.

Joyce Crocker Scott , age: 86 lifelong resident of Center, passed away, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center Hospital.

Services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Verner officiating, burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born May 1, 1922 in Shelby County, Texas to parents, Jim & Della (Ramsey) Holt. She was a member of theNewHope Methodist Church. She worked in housekeeping at Shelby General Hospital for over 20 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Jim & Della Holt, 3 Husbands; Neal Gillis, Willie D. Crocker & Tracy Scott, Son; Bob Crocker and Son-in-law; Charles Paxton.

She is survived by:
2 Daughters:
Mary Paxton of Center
Carolyn Sue Walker & husband, Hershal of Center
Daughter-in-law:
Ann Crocker of Center
Step-Son:
Maurice Scott & wife, Daphine of Center
Grandchildren:
Shana Jones & husband, Mark of Longview
Kim Marshall & husband, Russell of Longview
Charles Patrick Paxton of Center
Kevin Walker & wife, Angela of Nacogdoches
Clint Crocker of Center
Craig Crocker of Center

Great Grandchildren:
Caitlyn & Tucker Jones, Morgan & Justin Marshall, Tristan & Dawson Paxton,
Jennifer, Hannah & Hunter Walker

Sister, Marie Tolar of Prospect
Pallbearers: Maurice Scott, Mark Jones, Kevin Walker, Pat Paxton, Clint Crocker & Craig Crocker
Honorary Pallbearers: Hershal Walker & Russell Marshall

You may sign the online register at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

1/20/09

Mrs T9C (Thornton) McWilliams, age 92, of Timpsn, Texas, funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2009, at First Baptist Church, Timpson, with Rev. Josh Walters officiating. Interment will follow in Wooodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Mrs. McWilliams passed away January 17, 2009 in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Born June 30, 1916, in Timpson, T9C McWilliams was the daughter of the late Bert and Mae (Hughes) Thornton.

She and Beaurie McWilliams were married on June 30, 1932, he preceded her in death on October 10, 1986. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Timpson, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and Director of Baptist Women. She was also a member of Blair Garden Club and Blair Quilting Club. The life of T9C McWilliams was a testimony of her faith in God and love for her family and friends.

Survivors include grandson, Joe McWilliams, Jr. and wife Andrea of New Providence, NJ, granddaughter Jennifer Burrus and husband Andy of Eastland, Texas; daughter-in-law Verna McWilliams of Humble, Texas, 7 great grandchildren; Austin, David Shelby and Trevor Burrus and John, Hannah, and Madison McWilliams.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son Joe McWilliams, brother Zolan Thornton, and 2 sisters Cleo Locke and Jewel Thornton.

Visitation will be 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Friday, January 23, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

1/18/09

Blake Nail, 89, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 in a local nursing center. He was born September 18, 1919 in Center to Frank Nail and Ima Holt Nail. Mr. Nail was the owner and operator of Blake Nail Wrecker Service for many years.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center with Tim Perkins officiating.

Pallbearers will be Ron Lout, Gene Bradshaw, Pat Bradshaw, Franky Adams and John Holt.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Jerri Nail Lout of Center

Grandsons:
Ron Lout and wife Martha of The Woodlands
Jonathan Lout of Center

Three Great Grandchildren; Holly, Brandon and Breia

Sister, Marie Haltom of Crosby

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Syble Bradshaw Nail

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

Willard Thompson, 82, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 in San Augustine. He was born March 6, 1926 in Tenaha to John R. Thompson and Dorinda Priester Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a farmer, father and grandfather.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 20 at Sholar Cemetery with Bro. Edward McRae officiating.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Susanna Thompson of Center

Three Grandchildren

Two Great Grandchildren

Sister: Aileen Lilly of Garrison

Also numerous nieces and nephews
And a host of friends

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

J.C. Oliver, 71, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009. He was born March 18, 1937 in Center to Eliza Oliver and Ruby Eaves Oliver. J.C. was a member of Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday, January 19 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 20 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Johnny Lewis and Rev. Ricky Vestal officiating. Interment will follow at Spann’s Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Rickey Rhodes, Brian Hooper, Jeremy Oliver, Dab Brittain, Ben Brittain, Danny Lovell, Chuck Suire, and Thomas Oliver.

Survivors include:

Children:
Barbara Diane Oliver Eaves Shurtleff & husband Jereomy of Abbeville, Louisiana
Patsy Ruth Oliver Parry & husband David of Center
James Michael Oliver & wife Sherry of Center

Grandchildren:
Heather Marie Eaves Aikins & husband Quentin
AbiGail Reené Eaves Suire husband & Chuck Anthony
Michelle LeeAnn Eaves Flourney & husband Andy
Brian Glenn Hooper & Tara Evans
April Denise Oliver
Jeremy DeWayne Oliver

Great Grandchildren:
Megan Nicole Shultice
Reagan Dakota Lee Shurtleff
Rebeka Cheynne Evans
Gabrille La’Shae Brown
Brooklynne Leigh Aikins
Chase Hayzen Lee Eaves
Kiyia Marie Elizabeth Suire
Brian Glenn Hooper, Jr.

Sisters:
Carolyn Elliott & husband Wayne of Shelbyville
Mary Kennon of Center

Special Nephew, Kenny Rowles

Also numerous other nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Verna Marie Ross Oliver
Parents, Eliza & Ruby Eaves Oliver
Brother, Larry Howard Oliver
Son-in-Law, Reagan Lee Eaves
Great Granddaughter, Monica Rochelle Shultice
Brother-in-Law, Jerry Kennon

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

Mrs. Elora “Loe” Murphree Gafford, age 78, of Center, passed Sunday, January 18, 2009 in Lufkin.

Services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Center & Dr. Anthony Holder, pastor of the New Life Church of the Rock in Lufkin officiating.

Visitation is Monday evening from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born May 27, 1930 in Huxley to Parents, Wesley & Rena (Fleming) Oswalt. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center and she worked as a sales clerk at the Medicine Shoppe in Center for many years.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Wesley & Rena Oswalt, Husband, J.D. Murphree, Husband, Bert Gafford, Son, Wesley Edward “Eddie” Murphree, Sister, Mittie O’Rear, Sister, Rachel Wimberly and Brother, Harold Oswalt.

Her survivors include:
Son and Daughter-in-law:
Joel and Dorothy Murphree of Shelbyville
Daughter and Son-in-law:
Linda and J.T. Adams of Lufkin
Grandchildren:
Shelly Grissom of Shelbyville
Lori Droll & husband, John of Lufkin
Nathan Adams of Lufkin
Justin Murphree and wife Sally of Center
Ashley Murphree of Center
Great Grandchildren:
Nicole Grissom of Shelbyville
Alisa Adams of Houston
Wesley Murphree of Center

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

1/16/09

Porter Lunsford, age 72 of Center, passed away Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 in Tyler.

Services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Boster officiating, burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born April 16, 1936 to parents, Grady & Jewel (Barrett) Lunsford. He was of the Baptist faith and he was an insurance agent for many years.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Grady Lunsford.

He is survived by:
Wife, Pat Lunsford of Center
Daughter & Son-in-law: Lisa & Randy Hughes of Center
Son & Daughter-in-law: Mike & Debby Lunsford of Center
2 Grandsons:
Danny Bailey, Jr. of Center
Luke Lunsford of Oklahoma
Mother, Jewel Reid of Longview
Step Grandchildren:
Kelly & Steven Berry of Shelbyville
Wendy & Lucas Robbins of Center
2 Sisters:
Jewelene Hendrix & husband, Billy of Heath, Texas
Judy Fitzgerald of Longview
2 Nephews
Pallbearers: J.R. Redding, Billy Capps, Tim Capps, Seth Capps, Graysen Bryan & Danny Bailey, Jr.

1/14/09

Jennie Marie Reynolds Windham, 77, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Pine Grove Nursing Center. She was born April 3, 1931 in Center to Bill Reynolds and Minnie Currie Reynolds. Mrs. Windham was of the Baptist Faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 15 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, January 16 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Verner officiating. Interment will follow at Reynolds Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Lawson, William Lawson, David Windham, Jimmy Wagstaff, Josh Wendeburg and John McMahan

Survivors include:

Husband, Willie Windham of Center

Daughter, Kay Lawson & husband Gary of Center

Sons:
Donald Everett Windham & wife Sherree of Dayton
Randy Windham of Center

Grandchildren:
Stefanie Wagstaff, Jeffrey Lawson, William Lawson, Stacey McMahan, Jennifer Wendeburg, , David Windham and Katie Watson

Twelve Great Grandchildren

Brother, Otis Reynolds & wife Barbara of Woodville

Sister, Jane Bishop of Madisonville

Also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Bill Reynolds and Minnie Currie Reynolds
Son, Michael Roy Windham
Brother, Billy Reynolds
Brother-in-Law, Walter Bishop

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

Lola Bell Wallace (1919 - 2009)
Born Lola Bell Williams, September 14, 1919 to Mose and Gracie Bennett Williams in Shelbyville, Texas; she parted this earthly life January 10, 2009 holding the hand of her loving daughter Mary Ann with her other daughters and grandchildren nearby.

Lola joined church and attended Gates Chapel Church in Shelbyville at an early age. She later moved her membership to Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Center, Texas before moving to Longview and joining Parkview Baptist Church. She remained a faithful member and received monthly communion from the Parkview Baptist Church outreach ministries.

Featured in “Texas Monthly” magazine and the Longview News Journal in July 1979 as one of the top ten Soul Food Restaurants, Lola was known and loved by all for her outstanding cooking. Known later in life as “Granny” and “Mish Lola Wallace”; her life’s love was her family, both immediate and extended. She loved cooking and visiting with them. Her most noted response was “I love you more.”

Her parents, one son, Jerry McClelland, one daughter, Leatrice June McClelland-Daniels, four sisters, Martha Ann, Cassie, Luvenia and Nola, four brothers, Jasper, Mose Jr., L. T. and Jessie and one son-in- law, Ulysses M. Daniels all preceded her in death.

Lola/Granny/ “Mish Lola Wallace” remains in the hearts of three daughters, Lola Moore and Mary Ann Thompson both of Longview; and Earlene W. Simmons of DeSoto, TX; three sons-in-law, Bob Moore, Jr, Ronald Glenn Thompson and Stephen Simmons; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Byndom of Shelbyville, TX; one brother, Mr. Money Williams of Longview; two special friends, Iola Beasley and Mary Louise Jones; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives, extended family and friends.

Order of Service
Processional
Clergy and Family

Song
Deon Robinson

Scripture Readings
Rev. J. A. Gholston
Old Testament — Psalm 23
New Testament — Luke 7:50

Prayer
Rev. J. A. Gholston

Resolution
Parkview Baptist Church

Acknowledgement
Jackie Burnett

Song
Deon Robinson

Eulogy
Rev. J. C. Watkins

Presentation
Victory Funeral Services Staff

Recessional

Active Pallbearers
Broderick Wayne
Jody White
Richard McClelland
Don White
Ricky Wlaker
Keith Byndom

Honorary Pallbearers
Money Williams
Jia N. Thompson
Jerry A. Gholston
Marcus Daniels
Toby M. Thompson
Dane P. Lilly

Our Beloved
Mrs. Lola Williams Wallace
Sunrise: September 14, 1919
Sunset: January 10, 2009

Services:
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
11:00 AM.

Parkview Baptist Church
2014 S. Green Street
Longview, TX 75602

Reverend J. C. Watkins, Pastor

1/13/09

Sybil Cravey, 86, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Green Acres Nursing Center. She was born January 16, 1922 in Center to George Burkhalter and Callie Mayes Burkhalter. Ms. Cravey was a member of First Baptist Church in Center. She was a mother, homemaker, mother and grandmother.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 18 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Survivors include:

Husband, Audie Cravey of Center

Son, Bill Cravey & wife Gwen of Center

Daughter, Linda White & husband John of Center

Grandson, Nathan Cravey & wife Allison of Ft. Worth

Granddaughter, Johanna Vickers & husband Vance of Corrigan

Great Grandchildren, Logan, Laney & Lawson Vickers of Corrigan

Also numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Five Sisters
One Brother

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

Melvin Walfred Johnson, 84, of Duluth died Sunday, January 11, 2009 in Evergreen Terrace Health Care Facility in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. He was born in Duluth to Victor and Edith (Eckstrom) Johnson.

Melving was a WWII veteran serving with the US Navy. He married Betty Brisk in 1947 and worked for Century Motor Freight for 38 years. Melvin was a member of the Teamsters, Herbert Kennedy VFW Post # 3979 of Cloquet and was a founding member of the Arrowhead Saddle Club Association. Survivors include a son Rodney (Melissa) Johnson of Grand Rapids, MN; a daughter, Linda (Alvin) Lout of Center, Texas; a brother, Oscar (Betty) Johnson of Pike Lake; a sister, Anna (Jerry) Roettger of Duluth, grandchildren, Ryan (Tara) Johnson of Talmoon, MN, Bryan (LaLnea) Johnson of Bovey, MN, Darrin (Annie) Lout and Tanya Lout of Center, Texas and 10 great grandchildren.

Visitation: 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael's Catholic Church, 5779 Seville Road, Pike Lake. Burial will take place at a later date. If so desired, memorials are preferred to St. Mary's Hospice. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 727-3555.

1/12/09

Calvin “Bud” Waller, 53, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1955 in Center to Granvil Columbus Waller and Luna Elizabeth Parker Waller. Bud was of the Baptist Faith.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, January 13 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, January 14 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Marion Huckabyand Bro. R.L. Coudrain officiating. Interment will follow at Neuville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Michael Amburn, Stephen Fountain, Toby Roberson, Jamie Waller, Timothy Waller, Billy Waller and Chris Waller.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Amy Waller of Center

Granddaughter, Emily Pleasant of Center

Grandson, Dustin Pleasant of Center

Sisters:
Carolyn Denby of DeRidder, Louisiana
Jeanie Amburn of Center
Susan Fountain & husband Larry of Center

Brothers:
Jesse Waller of Center
Jerry Waller of Center
Alton Waller & wife Glenda of Center
Aaron Waller of Center

Sister-in-Law, Deborah Waller of Center

Also numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Granvil Columbus Waller & Leann Elizabeth Parker Waller
Brothers, Harvey, Earl and Billy Ray Waller

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

1/10/09

Mamie “Maw” Elizabeth (Coyle) Foley passed from this life at the age of 91, Saturday January 10, 2009 to meet her Heavenly Father.
Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Carey Ponder officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
She was born October 27, 1917 in Shelby County, Texas to parents, Daniel and Enda (Blount) Coyle. She was married August 22, 1936 to Alton Foley, they were long time residents of the Midyett Springs Community in Panola County. Mr. Foley passed away in 1982. She was a homemaker, seamstress, quilter, gardener, and enjoyed cooking and canning. “Maw”, as she was known to everyone, always had time to play games with the children who came to see her, and she always had a dessert to serve. Even in her last months in the nursing home, her sassy personality was evident. She was a member of Midyett Baptist Church for over 50 years.
She had many loving caregivers in the recent years, especially Erika, Merlene, Vickie, Demedric, and the staff at Autumn Leaves Nursing Facility and the Odyssey Hospice of Tyler staff.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Daniel and Enda Coyle and Husband, Alton Foley, Son Danny Foley, 3 Brothers, Tom McGee, Van Coyle and Roland Coyle, 5 Sisters, Minnie Thrasher, Leona Hughes, Beatrice Long, Viola Sholar and
Willie Crawford.
She is survived by:
Sister, Flora Rudd of Joaquin
Daughter, Cathy Gossett of Henderson
Daughter-in-law, Wynette Foley of Carthage
Sister-in-law, Ginger Coyle of Beaumont
Grandchildren:
Roger Greer, Jr. and wife Amy
Jay Greer and wife Rebecca
Kip Foley and wife Stephanie
Kie Foley and wife Marian
Teresa Cannon and husband Matt
Tammy Payne and husband Kyle
Sarah Mays and Dwight
14 Great Grandchildren
Many Much-loved Nieces and Nephews
Next Door Neighbor and “Giddy-up go” buddy, Oleta McMillan
A Host of Friends
Pallbearers: Roger Greer, Jr., Jay Greer, Kip Foley, Kie Foley, Gage Greer and Caleb Greer
You may sign the online register book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

Joann Hyatt, 68, of Huxley, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 at her residence. She was born November 9, 1940 in Edinburg, Mississippi to Johnny Jackson and Lois Tucker Jackson. Mrs. Hyatt was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was also a member of North Desoto Church of God and a former member of the Toledo Bend Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, January 12 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 13 at Toledo Bend Baptist Church in Huxley with Bro. David Radford and Bro. Jack Forbis officiating. Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.

Survivors include:

Husband, Thomas “Tommy” Hyatt of Huxley

Daughters;
Marla Morgan and husband Joe of Nashville, Tennessee
Jo Stone of Center

Sons;
Tommy Hyatt and wife Candy of Coventry, Connecticut
David Hyatt and wife Pam of De Berry
Rodney Hyatt and wife Tammie of Galena, Missouri

Fourteen Grandchildren Ten Great Grandchildren

Stepmother, Laverne Jackson of Shreveport, Louisiana

Half Sister, Linda of Shreveport, Louisiana

Preceded in death by parents, Johnny and Lois Jackson

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

1/9/09

Dorothy A. Johnson, 72, of Joaquin passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Ms. Johnson was born October 23, 1936 in Cloutierville, Louisiana to Joe Basco and Phyllis Cannon Basco. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. Ms. Johnson was a member of Toledo Bend Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, January 12, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Jack Forbis officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers for Ms. Johnson will be Lloyd Johnson, Billy Johnson, Branden Curry, Bruce Cox, Donny Gay and Jeremiah Sprotsy. Honorary pallbearers will be Estevan Garcia and Brian Garcia.

Survivors include:

Children;
Anya Johnson of Joaquin
Kenneth Johnson and wife Audrey of Bloomfield, New Mexico
Denise Johnson of Joaquin
Phyllis Curry and husband Branden of Joaquin
Mona Cox and husband Bruce of Keithville, Louisiana
Amanda Johnson of Logansport, Louisiana
David Johnson of Dallas
Betty West of Sylacauga, Alabama

Fourteen Grandchildren Thirteen Great Grandchildren

Brothers and Sisters;
Jean Rachal and husband Clyde of Natchitoches, Louisiana
Faye Ostrander and husband Clarence of Shreveport, Louisiana
Jerry Basco and wife Brenda of Farmington, New Mexico
Sandra Williams of Grand Cane, Louisiana
Michael Basco of Farmington, New Mexico
Kenneth Lavesphere of Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Brother-in-law, Howard Lewis of Arcadia, Louisiana

Sister-in-law, Velma McGrew of Quitman, Mississippi

Loving Aunts; Madonna Rachal and Margie Fitzgerald

Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Preceded in death by
Husband, Lloyd Johnson
Parents, Joe and Phyllis Basco
Grandson, Jerry White
Loving "Mom" and aunt, Dell Cannon

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

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

1/8/09

Roxie Curtis, 60, of Center passed away Thursday, January 8th at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She was born June 24, 1948 in Joaquin to Ed & Ina Cheshire.

Visitation will be held from 11 am to 1 pm, Friday, January 9, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Friday, January 9 at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Tenia Stanford of Center

Sons:
Jimmy Smith of Center
Edward Moorman & wife Rachael of Center

Sister, Jaunita Phillips of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Haley Stanford, Cody Stanford, Jake Smith, Keyton Smith, Jerrett Smith, Justin Lovett, Tracy Lovett, Megan Lovett, all of Center.

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

Daniel Guinn, 72, of Huxley, passed away Thursday January 8, 2009.

His wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned.

He was born April 15, 1936 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Odis and Susie (Janes) Guinn. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a Professor at the Community College of Southern Nevada.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Odis and Susie Guinn, 3 Brothers, Lawrence Guinn, Earl Guinn, and Harvey Guinn and Sister, Christine Guinn.

She is survived by:
Wife:
Redia Guinn of Huxley
Son:
Garrion Manriquez of Las Vegas
4 Daughters:
Kimberly Link of Billings, Montana
Gilberta Piovesan of Columbia, SC
Wilma Harris of Columbia, SC
Christina Allen & husband Ronnie of Las Vegas
7 Grandchildren
Crystal, Michelle, Danielle, Billy Joe, Joshua, Daniel, and Christopher
7 Great Grandchildren
1 Brother and Sister-in-law:
Otis and Rosmarie Guinn of Huxley
Sister:
Peggy Bowen of Tustin, CA

Service are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

1/5/09

Susan Lee Emanis, 54, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009. She was born May 17, 1954 to William McCary and Margarette Tiner McCary.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Thursday, January 8 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 8 at Mt. Herman Cemetery with Bro. Jimmy Carroll officiating.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Jolene Pearce of Center
Candy Myers & husband Chuck of Mobile, Alabama
Amanda Emanis Battles & husband Sean of Martinsville

Grandchildren:
Brittney Smith & Josh Fuller, Gavin Kyle Myers, Austin Lane Pearce, Sydney Leigh Myers

Great Grandchildren
Mason William Fuller

Mother-in-Law, Lurline Emanis of Center

Brother, Lewis Williams & wife Irene of Sebring, Florida

Special Friends, Mona Bowlin, Shirley Gilliland & Tina Williams

Preceded in death by:
Parents, William McCary & Margarette Tiner McCary
Husband, Gary Bruce Emanis
Granddaughter, Destiny Paige Holloway

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

1/4/09

Gene Scruggs, 72, of Whitesboro, passed away January 4, 2009 at Medical Center in McKinney, Texas.

Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday January 10, 2009 at Union Church of Christ Church on Union St. in Whitesboro, TX.

He was born April 25, 1936 in Shelby County to Jesse Ernest and Tassie Dell (Stephens) Scruggs.

He is preceded in death by Parents, Jesse and Tassie Dell Scruggs, Sister, Ernestine Colvins and Brother, Hamp Stephens Scruggs.

He is survived by:
3 Sisters:
Linda Bowles of Melissa, TX
Betty Foster of Melissa, TX
Patricia Cameron and husband Pat of Melissa, TX

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Thomas M. Radcliff, 77, of Center, passed away January 4, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Radcliff wishes were to be cremated.

Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday January 7, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home with Bro. John Bender officiating.

He was born January 31, 1931 to Joseph and Louise (Lindley) Radcliff.

He is survived:
Wife:
Flossie Radcliff of Center
3 Sons:
Thomas C. Radcliff and wife Beth of Logansport
Michael W. Radcliff of Memphis, TN
Don Radcliff of San Antonio
4 Grandchildren:
Shelby Radcliff, Kelly Radcliff,
Stephen Eubanks and LeeAnn Eubanks
2 Sisters:
Pauline Von Seutter of Magee, Mississippi
Jessie Whitfield of Slidell, LA
Half Brother:
Sammy and Patricia Burns of Monroe, LA

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

1/3/09

Russell Burson, age 49, of Huxley passed away Saturday, January 03, 2009 at his home. He was born November 11, 1959 in Oak Harbor, Washington to Jack David burson adn Annabell Russell Burson. Mr. Burson graduated from Sam Houston High School in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, then went on to get his Bachelor's Degree from McNease State University in Lake Charles. From 1986 to 1989, he served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Burson then worked as an engineer at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company in Sunnyvale, California.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, January 6 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, January 7 at hurst Street Church of Christ with Tim Perkins officating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Survivors include:
Parents, Jack & Annabell burson of Shelbyville
Uncles:
Byron Burson & wife Sharon of College Station
Oliver Earl Russell & wife Angela of Everett, Washington
Aunts:
Betty Miller & husband LaWayne of Amarillo
Rosalee Cartwright & husband Maloy of Morris, Illinois

Also a number of cousins and a host of friends.

Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 15186, Austin, Texas 78761.

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

Merle Davis, 83 of Center, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

No services are planned at this time.

Ms. Davis wishes were to be cremated.

She is survived by:
Sister: Frances Willis of Joaquin

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.

1/2/09

Violet Lolette Blevins, 59, of Timpson, Texas funeral services will be at 11 AM, Saturday, January 03, 2009, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, with Bro. Cliff Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church cemetery. Ms. Blevins passed away Thursday, January 01, 2009 in Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Born March 2, 1949, in Baytown, Texas, Violet Blevins was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy (RIggs) Miller. She attended cosmetology school and had worked as a cosmetologist since 1965. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Timpson.

Violet is survived by daughters, Latricia Burgin and husband Wayne of Timpson, Tammy Crema and husband Shane of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and "other daughter" LaRona Mitchell of Germany.

She is also survived by 5 Grandchildren; Jessica, Dustin and Matthew Burgin and Kimberly and Jacob Crema and 2 nieces; Sherry Ray and husband Jerry of Baytown and Dawn Lilly and husband Gene of Houston.

In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death by granddaughter Caitlin Burgin, brother Larry Miller and sister Lillie Warren.

Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Friday, January 2, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

Roger Noble age 65, of Center, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2008.

Private Family Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 3, 2009 at New Hope Cemetery with Bro. Lawrence Thompson and Bro. Melvin Smith officiating . Visitation will be Friday January 2, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born February 16, 1943 to Roy Leon and Fleta (Lucas) Noble. He Graduated from Center High School in 1960. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Newton Masonic Lodge. He worked as an engineer for Grace Membrane in Houston for many years and also worked at the Local 195 Pipefitters Union in Houston. He was currently employed at E-Z Money Pawn Shop in Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon & Fleta Noble, Bro, ther; Jerry Noble and Sister; Vivian Rozell.

He is survived by:

1 Daughter: Terri Kay of Woodland Park, CO

2 Sons:
Brad Noble & wife, Tracy of Burkeville
Brent Noble & wife, Pepper of Newton

3 Grandchildren:
Cory Kay & wife, Lindsey of Burkeville
Alaina Noble & Lane Noble

2 Sisters:
Geraldine “Jean” Tomlin of Buna
Syble Adkison of Houston

Brother: Roy Noble & wife Joyce of Joaquin

Uncles and Aunts:
Rev. I.D. Noble and wife Ella Mae of Evans, LA
Ola Noble of Pt. Neches, TX
Buford and Elouise Lucas of New Caney
J.C. and Joyce Lucas of New Caney
Ruth and Elton Fenley of Center

Special Friends:
Everett and Shirlynn Harbison of Center
Stephanie and Kristin Cox of Center
Johnny Porter of Garrison
Cheryl Vincent of Leesville, LA

You may sign the online guest book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Verna Lunsford, 88, of Center passed away Friday January 2, 2009.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday January 4, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Travis Lunsford and Billy Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Blair Cemetery in Timpson. Visitation will be Saturday January 3, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born May 10, 1920 to George and Jessie Mae (Enmons) Walker.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, George and Jessie Walker, 3 Husbands, Glen Whitman, Woody Williams and Langston Lunsford, 3 Daughters, Ina Mae Andrusick, Mary Dean and Virginia Merrill, 12 Brothers and Sisters.

She is survived by:
Son:
Jerry Whitman of Liverpool
Son-in-law:
Bob Merrill & wife Jeanette of Houston
Grandchildren:
Vickie Andrusick of Center
Hank Andrusick of Dallas
Richard Andrusick and wife Cathy of Houston
David Andrusick & wife Feather of Center
James Andrusick of Dallas
Steven Andrusick of Pt. Neches
Kathy Emmert and husband Vernon of Richards
Gayla Morgan and husband John of Hot Springs, Arkansas
Ramona Reddell and husband Terry of Montgomery
Robert Merrill and wife Danita of Pearland
Ron Merrill and wife Darci of Spring
Robin McCauley and husband Scott of Colleyville
Melissa Merrill of Houston
Special Friend and Caregiver, Beverly Stripling of Center
17 Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

You may sign the online register book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

1/1/09

Jimmy Wayne Norris, 74, of Carthage, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born March 23, 1934 in Joaquin to Troy Norris and Anna Smitherman Norris. Mr. Norris was retired from military service. He was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, January 2, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Paul Silvey officiating.

Survivors include:

Sister, Frankie Mae Choate of Port Arthur

Brother, Jerry Lee Norris of Port Arthur

Cousins:
Charlotte Hughes and husband J.W. of Center
John Smitherman of Longstreet
Merlin Norris of Whitehouse
Margie Bass of Diboll
Johnnie THomas of Illinois
Judy Hicks of Haughton
Geraldine Parker of Bossier City

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

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 2, 2009 at Whiterock Cemetery in Shelby County with Rev. Edward McRae officiating.

Pallbearers will be Scott Watson, Bobby Watson, Ike Davis, Ronney Fountain and Rocky Fountain.

Survivors include:

Son, Billy Rex Fountain of Center

Grandsons:
Rocky Fountain of Center
Ronney Fountain of Dallas

Sister, Inez Davis of West Lake, Louisiana

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Louis Fountain
Two Brothers, Fane Adams and Fate Adams
Two Sisters, Norma Adams and Hazel Doggett

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