6/30/09

Evelyn Inez Drewery Lombardo, 82, of Cumming, GA died a peaceful death with her family around her on the morning of June 24, 2009. A native of East Texas and longtime resident of Forsyth and Dawson counties, she was the daughter of the late William and Inez Drewery. Evelyn was born in Texas before common people had electric lights, cars, televisions -- no supermarkets chains and McDonalds did not exist.

Evelyn had a profound effect on all she met because she always put before them God’s Kingdom as mankind’s only hope for a new heaven and new earth. In faith and obedience, she displayed loyal love to all. She will always be known first and foremost as a true ambassador of the King Christ Jesus and God’s everlasting Kingdom (Isaiah 9:6, 7).

She and Albert Lombardo, Sr. were the parents of William Lombardo, Therese Lombardo-Brown, Albert R. Lombardo, Jr. and Joe L. Lombardo and the grandparents of 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Dawsonville, GA.

Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899

06/29/09

O D Hughes, 78, of Longview, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 27, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 12, 1930 in the Short Community of Shelby County to Druie and Myrtie Monroe Hughes. O D served in the US Army, followed by a 12 year service as Gregg County Constable while having a successful entrepreneurial career. O D and his wife of 55 years, LaRea Hughes, touched many people through their lives and businesses. O D left a legacy of real estate ventures, the thriving H&W Honda Yamaha and Marine stores, and an example of a life lived to the fullest to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. O D was an active member in the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and Caltex, a Charter member of the Masonic lodge No. 1396, a Mason Worshipful Master, and a member of the Shriners.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview, with Rev. Robert Morris and Pastor Glynn Stone officiating. Interment will Follow at Rosewood Cemetery in Longview.

OD is survived by:
Wife, LaRea Hughes of Longview;

Children; Glynn Hughes & wife, Linda, Mark Hughes & wife, Dianne, Cheryl Hughes, Kyle Hughes & wife, Lisa

Grandchildren, Collin Hughes & wife, Tracy, Stephanie Lowe & husband, Dustin, Sommer Wadle & husband, John, Becky Davis & husband, Michael, Ashley Hughes, Brittany Boyd, Buddy Hughes & wife, Jessica, Cameron Bridges, Matt Hughes, Taylor Flechtner, Jordan Hughes, Cole Hughes, Jansen Hughes, Zach Hughes; and

4 Great Grandchildren with twins on the way;

Sisters-in-law: June Hughes, Janice Hughes, Edra Hughes

B rothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law, Robert & Betty Risinger, Lamar & Ruth Smith, Tommy & Juanita Smith

OD also leaves a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his, parents, Druie Hughes & Myrtie Monroe Hughes; brothers, Weldon Hughes, Grady Hughes, Billy Ray Hughes & his wife, Melba, OB Hughes, his twin brother, Donald Hughes & his wife, Paulette.

Shelley Bernard Lout, 55, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his residence. He was born September 24, 1953 in Center to Bernard Lout and Norma Hitt Lout. Shelley was a member of Dreka Pentecostal Church.

Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

He is survived by:
Mother, Norma Lout of Shelbyville
Son, Sawyer Lout & wife Amber of Shelbyville
Daughter, Jennie Mooney & husband Bryan of Center

Grandchildren:
Tyler Mooney, Cole Mooney, Austin Mooney, Dylan Mooney, Alexis Lout and Katelyn Lout

Sister, Kim Adams & husband Kinnie of Shelbyville

Sister-in-law, Joan Johnson of Nacogdoches

Brothers-in-law, Jerry Fults & wife Betty of Nacogdoches and Kenneth Fults & wife Patricia of Round Rock

Nieces & Nephews:
Kourtney Adams, Kendra Adams, Ramona Lee, Kevin Johnson, Wendy Meades, Miranda Fults, Jeremy Fults, Renee Fults and Aubrey Don Fults.

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Kathey Fults Lout
Daughter, Melody Lout
Father, Bernard Lout

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

Ricky Ray Thompson, 53, of Fairfield, Texas formerly of Gilmer passed away. His services will be held 2:00 P.M, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer with Bro. Donny Chamberlain and Bro. Brian Faulkner officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery in Upshur County , Texas . Mr. Thompson passed away June 28, 2009 in Fairfield , Texas

Mr. Thompson was born November 28, 1955, in Gilmer to Gilbert R. “Toad” and Jean Kennimer Thompson. He graduated from Harmony High School and was a supervisor for EFC Valve Company.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his mother, Jean Thompson of Gilmer; son and daughter-in-law, Carlos and Tiffany Johnston of Gilmer; brothers and sister-in-law, Rex and Carol Thompson of McAlester, OK; sister and brother-in-law, Gina and David Esters of Center; two grandchildren, Karlye and Kahlyen Johnston; nieces Heather Rollins, Lyndsie Thompson; nephew, Cooper Thompson and great niece, Georgia Rollins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert R. “Toad” Thompson in 2002.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 30, 2009, from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.

Otis E. Baggett, 97, of Douglass, passed away Sunday June 28, 2009 at Stallings Court in Nacogdoches.

Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday July 1, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Son, Robert Baggett officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Tuesday June 30, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born February 6, 1912 in Deadwood, Texas to Thomas and Estella (Robe) Baggett. Mr. Baggett was an avid fisherman and hunter and during his time as a younger man he owned and operated 3 saw mills. He was a Sgt in the US Army / Air Corp during WWII in the Motor Pool division.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Thomas and Estella Baggett, Wife, Gracie Lucille (Sprately) Baggett, Son, Alton Lee Baggett, Daughter, Yvonne Estele (Baggett) Gray, 4 Brothers, James Baggett, Marcus Thomas Baggett, Rufus Arville Baggett, and Albert Jiggs Baggett,
2 Sisters, Linnie Baggett Jordan and Mary Beatrice (Baggett) Summerville.

He is survived by:
Daughter:
Evelyn Joyce (Baggett) Vance of Nacogdoches, TX
3 Sons:
Herbert J. Baggett of Prescott Valley, AZ
Oliver Clayton Baggett & wife Gloria of Santee, CA
Robert Baggett & wife Connie of Lufkin, TX
13 Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
7 Great Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Pallbearers:
Douglas Vance, David Vance, Curtis Baggett, Kenneth Baggett,
Kevin Smith and Michael Nichols

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

06/27/09

Jackie “Rusty Nail” Miller, 57, of Center, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born April 27, 1952 in Timpson to Sonny Miller and Delmar Smith Miller.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, June 28th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, June 29th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. H. Glenn Scruggs officiating. Interment will follow at the Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Harry Cooper, Joey Christopher, Jason Sims, Mikey Sims, Will Lovett and Willie Prinz. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Miller and Levi Green.

He is survived by:

Son, Ricky Miller of Joaquin

Daughter, Angela Miller of Joaquin

Brother: Billy Miller and wife Fay of Nacogdoches

Sisters:
Patsy Bates and husband Gene of Nacogdoches
Helen Christopher and husband Verdell of Nacogdoches
Dollie Lovett and husband Jerry of Center

Sister-in-law: Gail Scruggs and husband Glenn of Keithville, Louisiana

Brothers-in-law:
Don Russell and wife Brenda of Joaquin
Steve Russell and wife Bobbie of Joaquin

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
And a host of friends

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Darline Miller
Parents, Sonny Miller and Delmar Smith Miller
Brothers: Mike Miller, Alfred Miller and Robert Miller
Sisters: Hazel Whittington, Meg Cooper and Gladys Prinz

Richard C. Green, 82, of New Caney, formerly of Kerens, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 in Humble. He was born March 26, 1927 in Malakoff to Robert Lee Green and Ethel Boone Green. He served in the United States Army.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, June 28th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, June 29th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Sue Allred officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

He is survived by:

Sons:
Danny Green of Terrell
Steve Green & wife Donie of New Caney
Mark Green & wife Stefenie of Rowlett

Daughter:
Vicki Janosec and husband Mike of New Caney
Rhonda Jackson and husband Richard of Center

Grandchildren:
Alicia Tim Jackie Stephen Kristi
Brookes Robert Kristal Stacie Adrain
Jenna Trevor Alisa

Great Grandchildren:
Cody Keifer Kaitlyn Christopher Seth
Landon Brayden Jarren Makayla Ethan
Kylie Kaysi

Brother & Sisters:
Bennie Green
Dorthy Jones
Onita Clark

Devoted companion, Betty Green

Preceded in death by
Brother, Corbin Green
Sister, Annie Cockrell

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

06/26/09

Jean Sims, 79, of Tenaha, passed away Monday, June 26, 2009 at a Nacogdoches nursing home. She was born March 3, 1930 in Danville, Arkansas to Alva Jake Broadstock and Dora Lee King Broadstock.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 27th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, Arkansas.

She is survived by:

Son, David Sims & wife Pat of Tenaha

Granddaughters:
Tara Harris & husband Dustin of Galaway
Danielle Sims of Tenaha
Whitney Jackson of Tenaha

Great Grandsons:
Dalton Lee Harris of Galaway
Jasper Lee Harris of Galaway

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Alva & Dora Broadstock
Husband, Vernon Sims

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

06/25/09

Elisa Kate Jacobs, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Houston Hospice in Houston.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bobby Warr officiating. Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009 at Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas. Visitation will be Friday, June 26, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born April 16, 1926 to Vester Lee and Edna Louise (Lucas) Ashby. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Vester and Edna Ashby, 2 Brothers, Jim Ashby and Jack Ashby

She is survived by:
Husband:
A.C. “Jake” Jacobs of Shelbyville
Daughter:
Jeanie Lee Bryant & husband Scott of Cleveland
Daughter:
Susan Audrey Valentine & husband Jack of Horseshoe Bay
Son:
Ronny Cecil Jacobs & wife Sandra of Houston
Daughter:
Penny Elisa Lightfoot & husband Larry of Rock Island
9 Grandchildren
Kyle Bryant, Craig Bryant, Ryan Bryant,
Michael Marshall & Christina, Kimberly Etheridge & husband Scott
Andrea Dominguez & husband Randy
Deanna King & husband Skip
Aaron Jacobs
Nathan Lightfoot
13 Great Grandchildren
William Bryant, Christine Bryant, Angela Bryant,
Zoe Marshall, Sophie Marshall
Ella Etheridge, Ava Etheridge
Trevor Dominguez, Tristan Dominguez, Tate Dominguez, & Taylor Dominguez
Sarah King & Allen King

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

06/24/09

Manuel “Malin” Mejia, 45, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009 at a Tyler hospital. He was born October 8, 1964 in Mexico to Manuel Mejia & Mariana Gutierrez.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Thursday, June 25th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. No funeral services are scheduled, and interment will follow in Mexico.

He is survived by:

Son, Aron Mejia

Daughter, Mariana Mejia

Parents, Manuel Mejia & Mariana Gutierrez

Brothers:
Lazaro Mejia, Ancelmo Mejia, Conrrado Mejia, Jesus Mejia and Eradio Mejia.

Sisters:
Alicia Mejia, Odvlia Mejia, Lilia Mejia, Esperanza Mejia and Mariana Mejia.

06/22/09

Louie Gaddys Fittz, 94, went to be with our Lord on Monday June 22, 2009 while living with his daughter in Keithville, Louisiana. He had had a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was born January 21, 1915 in Center to C.D. “Doug” Fittz and Adell Bailey Fittz. Mr. Fittz was a life-long resident of Shelby County, City of Huxley. Mr. Fittz was a broiler and cattle farmer since 1952. He was a retired lineman from the IBEW Union local #738 in Longview and L.E. Meyers in 1969. Mr. Fittz was a Deacon and member of Lydia Baptist Church for over 60 years, and also a Sunday School Superintendent for 20 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville for 60 years, a 32nd degree Scottish Rites Mason, and also a Shriner for a number of years. Mr. Fittz was appointed mayor pro-tem during the corporation of Huxley, Texas and voted a city councilman for a number of years.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 24th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 25th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Luke Garrett and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Graveside services will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Center, and will be under the direction of Masonic Lodge #32 in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be members of the Masonic Lodge # 32 in Shelbyville. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Dean Fittz, Scott Fittz, Chad Wagstaff, Todd Cooper, Donny Sharpe, Eric Zahlmann and Josh Smalley.

He is survived by:

Son, Weldon Fitzz & wife Ophelia of Deweyville

Daughter, Phyllis Wagstaff & husband Glenn of Keithville, Louisiana

Brother, C.D. “Pete” Fittz, Jr. & wife Charlsie of Westlake, Louisiana

Sister, Odell Cannon & husband Jack of Shelbyville

Eight Grandchildren, Thirteen Grandchildren and Three Great Great Grandchildren

He was also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.

Preceded in death by:
Beloved wife, Delmer Faye Snider Fittz
Parents, C.D. “Doug” & Adell Fittz
Brother, Kline Fittz

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and every act of kindness shown to our beloved dad. With special thanks to Connie Smith, Nadine Ladner and the nurses and caregivers of Odyssey Hospice.

Memorial donations may be made to Lydia Baptist Church, 14998 FM 139, Huxley, Texas 75973.

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

06/18/09

Junious “June” Spurlock, 86, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Pine Grove Nursing Center. He was born August 8, 1922 in Joaquin to Joel G. Spurlock and Essie Jones Spurlock. Mr. Spurlock proudly served his country in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the VFW, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department, and the Telephone Pioneers / CWA. Mr. Spurlock was also a reserve deputy for Shelby County. He was retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, June 18th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, June 19th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Elmer Mathews officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Jerry McDaniel, Jerry D. McDaniel, Todd McDaniel, Newton Johnson, Steve Cockrell and Jeremy Boyett.

He is survived by:

Wife, Beth Hopkins Spurlock of Joaquin

Daughters:
Betty McDaniel & husband Jerry of Joaquin
Sheila Fisher of Joaquin

Granddaughter, Melissa Sims of Center

Grandsons:
Jerry D. McDaniel of Joaquin
Todd McDaniel of Shreveport

Great Grandchildren:
Austin Sims, Treven Sims, Jace McDaniel, Addison McDaniel, Sawyer McDaniel, and Hayes McDaniel.

Brother, Kenneth Spurlock & wife Lottie of Joaquin

Brother-in-Law, E.C. McSwain of Houston

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Joel G. Spurlock & Essie Jones Spurlock

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

06/16/09

Theresa Gertrude Moore, 87, of Timpson, formerly of Houston, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Green Acres in Center. She was born August 1, 1921 in Brenham, Texas to Steve Lisiecki and Martha Murski Lisiecki. Ms. Moore worked for many years at the Homestead Pharmacy in Houston as their short-order cook. People came from miles around for her hamburgers. It was said that they would melt in your mouth. Since moving to Timpson nineteen years ago, she had been a member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church. Her children thought of her as the ideal mother; she was nurturing, kind, loved unconditionally and was a true sharecropper's daughter.

Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM, Wednesday, June 17th at Brookside Funeral Home in Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, June 18th at Brookside Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Houston.

She is survived by:
Children:
Theresa Walker of San Augustine
Elmer Moore Jr. of Cypress
Betty Stokes & Husband Iven of Timpson
Marty Imely & husband Bill of Houston
Steve Moore & wife Terry of Livingston

Seven Grandchildren
Five Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Moore, Sr. in 1976

Mr. William Henry (Pee Wee) Meyers Jr., age 76, of Broaddus, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009, at his residence in the Yellow Ridge community near Lake Sam Rayburn.

Mr. Meyers was born Oct. 21, 1932, in Gilbert, Louisiana, to Henry and Clara Meyers, the sixth of seven children. He had been a resident of San Augustine County for the past 18 years and had lived in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas, from 1965 until his retirement in 1985

Mr. Meyers is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine Stroud Meyers; a daughter, Cindy Fults and husband Michael of Center, Texas; a son, David Meyers and wife Jan of Groves, Texas; a daughter, Sharon Meyers of Vidor, Texas; grandchildren, Dr. Will T. Fults of Austin, Texas, Brandon Fults and wife Mandy of Magnolia, Texas, Jamie Meyers Cramer of Broaddus, Texas, and Mandy LaGrappe and husband Jeremy of Bridge City, Texas; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Ethyn, and Kadence Cramer, and Trent and Luke LaGrappe; sisters, Jerry Polk of Broaddus, Texas, Margie Wright and Ernestine Carter, both of Winnsboro, Louisiana, and Myrna Remore of Cleveland, Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was a U.S. Army veteran who served his country in Korea. He worked for 29 years as an ironworker out of Local #125.

He was a member and deacon of Yellow Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the church's steeple fund.

Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Bro. Steve Phillips and Bro. Sam Barrow officiating. Interment will follow at the Hebron Cemetery near Broaddus, Texas.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 16, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home at 316 W. Columbia St. in San Augustine, Texas.

Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Online obituary and condolences posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

Patricia Tinkle, age 67, of Gary, Texas services will be at 2 PM, Friday, June 19, 2009 in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Jimmy Nix officiating. Inerment will follow in County Line Cemetery. Mrs. Tinkle passed away June 15, 2009 in Gary, Texas.

Born in Houston, Texas, October 16, 1941, she was the daughter of Alvin and DeLois (Holder) Whittenburg. She and Robert E. Tinkle Sr. were married on October 22, 1959. Patricia was a substitute instructor at Panola Cosmetology College, a member of the Service League of Carthage and the Sonshine Sisters. Patricia was also a member of Enterprise Baptist Church, Gary.

Survivors include husband Robert E. Tinkle,Sr. of Gary; son Bobby Tinkle and wife Robyn of Gary; daughters Pansy Tinkle-Carroll and husband Stephen of Timpson, DeAnn Elliott and husband James of Longview, and Kellie Tinkle and Jake Brittain of Gary; sister Norma Gene Landgrebe of Longview; 12 Grandchildred;Jennifer batton, Jessica Black, Gary Crenshaw, Jr, Joanna Armstrong, Robby Tinkle, Ryan Tinkle, Jeramey Elliott, Twink Elliott, Beau Hicks, J.D. Hicks, Avri Cisneros, and Jase Barnett; 4 great grandchildren: Taylor and Kendall Ridgway and Emilee and Kaitlyn Black: and numerous other relatives and precious friends.

Patricia was preceded in death by parents Alvin and DeLois (Holder) Whittenburg.

Visitation will be 6-9 PM, Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas, is in charge of arrangements.

06/15/09

Helen Hardy, 90, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009 in a local nursing center. She was born June 10, 1919 in Prescott, Arkansas to Cleve Stivers and Edith Newth Stivers. Ms. Hardy was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Center and a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Ms. Hardy enjoyed playing bridge and loved to cook and take care of her family.

Visitation will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM, Monday, June 15th at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, June 16th at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Greg Megill officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Jay Moran, Blake Moran, Kelly Froehlich, Alan Fiehn, Jonathan Holt, Brett Lanham, Jason Baxley and Jarrod Woeller. Honorary pallbearer will be John Griffin.

She is survived by:
Children:
Barbara Ramsey Bufford and husband Bob of Missouri City
J. Scot Ramsey and wife Dorice of Magnolia
Karen Hardy Lundberg and husband Tom of Midland
Kathy Hardy Lanham and husband Hal of Austin
Beth Hardy Holt and husband Curtis of Corsicana

Ten Grandchildren
Leslie Fiehn, Lauren Hightower, Jo Lea Froehlich, Jay Moran, Blake Moran, Laura Pavlas, Brett Lanham, Kylie Baxley, Jonathan Holt and Morgan Woeller

Eight Great Grandchildren
Matthew Fiehn, Samantha Fiehn, Collin Froehlich, Kyndall Froehlich, Jason Moran, Stephanie Moran, Cassidy Moran and Luke Pavlas

Brother, Jack Stivers and wife Wanda of Houston

Nephews and Niece: Chad, Mark and Stacy

Also a host of friends

Preceded in death by
Husband Price Ramsey
Husband A.L. "Gus" Hardy

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonfuneralhome.com

06/14/09

David Christopher Hall Jr., 34, of Center passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at his residence in Center. Christopher was born March 18, 1975 in Ft. Worth to David Christopher Hall Sr.and Joan Gayle Moon Hall. He had worked with his father in the construction trade for the last few years. Christopher recently moved back to East Texas, where his mother was from, to start a new job and a new life. He was a member of Apostolic Truth Ministries.

Visitation will be held from 9 AM to 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 16th at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, June 16th at Restland Memorial Park in Carthage with Bro. Randy Pritchett officiating.

He is survived by:
Wife, Leiah Hall of Center
Father, David C. Hall of Ft. Worth
Sister, StephanieTiller and husband Frank of Longview
Nephew, Jace Tiller of Longview
Step-father, J.D. Thompson of Tenaha
Step-brother, Jay Thompson
Many aunts, uncles and cousins
Numerous friends in Ft. Worth

Preceded in death by;
Mother, Joan Gayle Thompson

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

06/09/09

Curtis "C.A." Meeks, 97, of Timpson, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1911 in Haynesville, Louisiana to Roy J. Meeks and Mattie Carrie Winn Meeks. Mr. Meeks was a memeber of Hurst Street Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM, Wednesday, June 10th at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, June 11th at Western Cemetery in Emerson, Arkansas with Bro. Rick Young officiating.

He is survived by:
Daughter: Viva Meeks of Timpson

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Mable Clare Meeks in 1993
Daughter, Clare Meeks

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

Lucille (Bill) Baker Wilburn, 92, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009. Bill Wilburn was born July 9, 1916 in Shelby County, Texas, where she lived for many years. She took pleasure in her family and friends throughout her long life.

Ervin, her beloved husband of 22 years, preceded her in death.

To be near her son and his family after she retired from Center Plywood, Bill moved from East Texas to Campbell, California, where she lived for 25 years.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Bonnie Jean);
grandchildren Anjanette Rye (Jeff) and Daniel Wilburn;
four great-grandchildren: Rachel, Caleb, Sarah Jean and Joshua Rye.

Bill is also survived by four sisters and one brother: Erdis Greer, Amy Wilburn, Sarah Lee, Era Porter and Thomas E. Baker (Dorothy).

Visitation will be Monday from 8:00 am until Noon at Mangum Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held at the Pleasant Grove Church on Monday, June 15, 2009, at 1:00pm. Arrangements are by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

Ricky “Rick” Risinger, 48, of East Hamilton, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at his home. He was born August 18, 1960 in Leakesville, Mississippi to Travis Risinger and Clara Stanley Risinger.

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 pm, Saturday, June 13th at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelby County.

He is survived by:

Parents, Travis & Clara Risinger of East Hamilton

Son, Lee Eric Risinger of East Hamilton

In lieu of flowers, donations can be in Rick’s name to the East Hamilton Cemetery Fund, c/o Dudley Cox, 6293 CR 2799, Shelbyville, TX 75973.

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

06/08/09

Jerry Lewis, 38, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 at his home. He was born December 20, 1970 in Houston to Harold E. Lewis, Sr. and Sandra Yvonne Ross Lewis. Jerry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Haslam.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 10th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 11th at Truitt Cemetery with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating.

He is survived by:

Sisters:
Candy D. Cox & husband Roy D. of Joaquin
Sherri R. Lewis of Joaquin

Brother, Harold E. Lewis & wife Celeste J. of Joaquin

Nieces & Nephews:
Jamie Baskin, Bradley “BJ” Lewis, Brandi Harris & husband Brian, Amanda Lewis, Benjamin Baskin, Justin Lewis and Jamie Raimond

Great Nephew, Chandler Smith

Special Friend, Chad Chrstian of Joaquin

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Harold E. Lewis, Sr. and Sandra Yvonne Lewis

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

06/07/09

Gregory Peace Samford, 60, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1949 in Center to Orban T. Samford and Christine Peace Samford. Mr. Samford played the piano for many singing groups and churches in Shelby County, and also played for the Shelby County Singing Convention. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church of Center.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 10th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 10th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ron Luman officiating. Interment will follow at Waterman Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Max Samford, Jr., Joshua Samford, Scott Wright, Joe Cline, Jeff Wright and Brandon Walker.

He is survived by:

Daughters:
Denise Baker & husband John of Richmond Hills, Georgia
Amy Thomas & husband Jason of Friendswood
Joey Samford of Friendswood
Krystie Cheatham of Baytown

Eight Grandchildren

Sister, Jana Wright & husband Jeff of Center

Brother, Max Samford & wife Shelia of Bonham

Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins & a host of friends.

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

06/04/09

Syble Courmier, age 82, of Shelbyville passed away Friday evening, June 5, 2009 in Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. Syble was born November 24, 1926 in Center, Texas to Earnest Jackson and Iva Mae Jackson, she was of the Baptist faith and a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist in Huxley.

Services will be held 2 PM, Monday, June 8, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ron Luman officiating, interment will follow at the Lone Cedar Cemetery.

Survivors include:
Daughter-in-law: Leslie Courmier of Center
3 Grandchildren: Haley Courmier, Josh Courmier and Brittany Bailey
Nieces: Linda Himel and husband Tim of Longville, LA. and Earline Picone and husband George of Tibidaux, LA.

Ms. Courmier was preceded in death by, Husband: Everett Courmier, Daughter: Sherry Courmier and Son: Johnny Courmier

Visitation will be 5-7 PM on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center

06/04/09

Jo Ann Garrett, 72, of Timpson passed away May 23, 2009 in Carthage, Texaas. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Josh Walters officiating. Born January 12, 1937, in Timpson, she was the daughter of Gordon Cardwell and Burlene (Moore) Cardwell Anderson.

Survivors include sons Gordon Thomas Garrett and wife Donna of Virgina Beach, VA and John Cardwell Garrett and wife Lea of Key West, FL; mother Burlene Anderson of Garrison, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. In addition to her father Gordon Cardwell , she was preceded in death by son Joseph Garrett.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

06/03/09

Services are pending for Willie "Butch" Rellford, 72, formally of Center, who passed away Friday, May 29, 2009 at his home in Mansfield, LA.

Services are under the direction of Jenkins Funeral Home, 170 Vanburen Street, Mansfield, LA.

06/01/09

Robert Hoyston Ramsey, 57, of Shreveport, formerly of Timpson, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Christus Schumpert in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born September 20, 1951 in Center, Texas to Doyle Ramsey & Imogene Hooper Ramsey. He was a 1970 graduate of Timpson High School. Robert attended First Baptist Church in Bossier City, and was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Timpson. He was retired from A T & T where he had been a technician since 1971.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, June 2nd at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 3rd at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Ky Faciane officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Center.

He is survived by:

Wife, Carolyn Ramsey of Shreveport

Son, Ben Ramsey of Shreveport

Daughter, Christi Ransom & husband Jeff of Longview

Parents, Doyle & Imogene Ramsey of Timpson;

Grandchildren:
Hayden Ransom, Halle Ransom, Haylie Courtney, Cameron, Dylan & Devin Ramsey

Sisters:
Connie McSwain & husband Roscoe of Timpson
Carla Bush & husband Kyle of Timpson

Brother, Rocky Bradshaw & wife Denise of Carthage

Nieces & Nephews, Casey & Cole Milford, Colton McSwain, Kaylie & Keaton Bush, Corey Bradshaw, Brandi Lee & husband Travis, Cecil McSwain, Roscoe McSwain, Jr., and Ashton McSwain

Also a host of friends.

A memorial video can be viewed at http://videos.lifetributes.com/72073

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

Joyce Shrum, 76, of Timpson, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at her home in Timpson. She was born on September 24, 1941 in Mexia, Texas the daughter of Vernon Mullins and Dorothy Magness Mullins. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 11:00am at the Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Elmer Mathews officiating. Interment will follow at Blair Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Don Shrum of Timpson; daughters, Sherry Hass and husband, Rex, of Joaquin and Vickie Williams and husband, Roger, of Lufkin; 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; mother, Dorothy Mullins fo Timpson; 2 brothers, Vernon Mullins and wife, Jane, of Brazoria and Paul Mullins and wife, Paula, of Timpson. She is also survived by a host of other extended family and close friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Mullins. The family of Mrs. Shrum is being served by Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson.

Mrs. Margie Neal Burrow, 81 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Medical Park Hospital, Hope, Arkansas. She was born in Rusk County, Texas on June 19, 1927 to Andrew Woodard Conway, Sr. and Bina Ella Hennigan Conway. She was a owner/operator of a fishing marina in Shelby County, Texas. She was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Calvin Burrow.
HER SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Her Step-Daughter: Jackie Burrow, Corpus Christi, Texas. Three Brothers: Jim Conway, Henderson, Texas. Billy Donald Conway, Houston, Texas. Charles Vernon Conway, Gurdon. Ark. One Sister: Elaine Johnson, Hope, Ark. And several nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2009, Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Chapel, Hope, Arkansas, with Rev. Earl Cumbie officiating. Arrangements by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope, Ark.

MEMORIALS may be made to the American Heart Association. 4150 McKnight Road, Texarkana, Texas, 75501.