03/30/2010

The memorial service, in celebration of Dan’s life, is to be conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, the 6th of April, in the Worship Center of Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Drive in Houston, where Dr. H. Edwin Young, Pastor, is to serve as the lead officiant.

Immediately following the service, the family will greet friends during a reception to be held in the adjacent Atrium of the church.

Prior to Tuesday afternoon’s service, the family will have gathered for a private interment service at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston.

Arrangements in Houston are entrusted to Geo. H. Lewis & Sons – The Funeral Directors Since 1936, 713.789.3005.

For those desiring, and in lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in memory of Dan L. Duncan may be directed to the Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine, BCM-305, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX, 77030; the Baylor College of Medicine, BCM-160, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX, 77030; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital, P. O. Box 300630, MC-4-4483, Houston, TX, 77230; Texas Children’s Hospital, Office of Development, P. O. Box 300630, MC-4-4483, Houston, TX, 77230; the Dan Duncan Family Institute for Cancer Prevention and Risk Assessment at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P. O. Box 4486, Houston, TX, 77210; the Dan L. Duncan Children's Neurodevelopmental Clinic at The University of Texas Health Science Center, 7000 Fannin St., Suite 1200, Houston, TX, 77030; or the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative, 6701 Fannin St., CC-1210, Houston, TX, 77030.

03/29/2010

Donald Wilbanks, 37, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, passed away March 29, 2010 at a Tyler hospital. He was born December 29, 1972 in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina to Donald Ray Wilbanks and Ella Faye Beck Wilbanks.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Friday, April 2, 2010 at Toledo Bend Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 2, 2010 at Toledo Bend Baptist Church with Bro. Jack Forbis officiating. Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelbyville.

He is survived by:

Son, Christian McKusick of Utah

Mother, Faye Bridge of Plano

Father, Donald Ray Wilbanks of Alabama

Sister, Tonja Ard of Huxley

Brothers:
Roger Wilbanks of Alabama
Dakota Bridge of Plano

Nephews:
Justin Inthavan of Plano
Tyler Inthavan of Nacogdoches
Eli Ard of Huxley
Brandley Ard of Huxley

Also a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

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

Barbara Cook, 69, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 in Center, Texas.

Services will 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church , 2657 CR 3000 Joaquin, Texas with Pastor Robert Anderson and Pastor Mark Woolf officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 2, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born Sept. 27, 1940 in Joaquin, Texas. She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and was the church secretary. Barbara was a retired Executive Secretary for many Drs. at the University of Texas in Houston and the University of Utah.

She was preceded in death by her father, John E. Davis and sister, Betty J. Davis of Joaquin and granddaughter Katherine Cook of Brenham, TX.

Mrs. Cook is survived by her mother, Irene Davis of Joaquin, beloved husband of 50 yrs., Albert J. Cook of Joaquin, 4 children; son James A. Cook, age 52 and wife Rebecca of Brenham, TX, son, John B. Cook, age 49 and wife Angie, of Troutman, North Carolina, daughter D’Ann Anderson, age 48 and husband Robert of Houston, TX; son Jerry M. Cook, age 46 and wife Annette of Joaquin; Grandchildren (who called her Grammie) Jimmy, Bryan, Christopher, Kristina & Clarissa of Brenham, J.T., Corey of Troutman, North Carolina, Aaron, Ashley, fiancée Angel, Adam and April of Houston, TX, Andrea and husband Brandon, Spencer and Marckus of Joaquin and great granddaughters, Lexus Nicole and Leanna Grace of Brenham..

Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Nephews.

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

Tommy Ashton, 35, of Center, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010 at his residence.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Old Salem Church with Bro. Cliff Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born December 11, 1974 in Athens, Texas to Rickie Ashton and Dorothy (McKinney) Ashton.

He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Vincent McKinney and Edgar & Marlene Ashton. He is survived by: Father: Rickie Ashton of Ft. Worth Mother: Dorothy Ashton of Center Daughter: Destiny Ashton of Eustace Brothers: Johnny Ashton & wife, Savannah of Mabank Cory Ashton of Center Grandmother: Vernell McKinney of Center 2 Nieces: Ariel & Falon Ashton Aunts & Uncles: Diane & Randy Ragsdale of Lake Jackson Karan & Russell Bledsoe of Athens Shelia & Bill White of Center Glenna McKinney of Center Bud & Patsy Ashton of Tool Numerous Great Aunts, Great Uncles & Cousins

Pallbearers: Kerry Price, Kris Rosenkoetter, Bill White, Jamie Killen, T.J. Calloway and Dwayne Hendricks

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

Inez Childress Menefee Schluens, 89, of San Antonio, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010. Mrs. Schluens was born Quata Inez Childress to Earnest and Annie Childress on February 15, 1921 in Franklin, Texas. After graduating from Franklin High School, she took a job as a secretary in Houston. After World War 2, she married Ralph Menefee Jr. of Tenaha. They lived in Tenaha, where she had three children: Margaret Ann (Molly), Richard Timothy (Tim), and Thomas Stanton (Tom). In 1960, they moved to Angleton, Texas, residing for 6 months with her sister and her family- Polly, Frank and William DeBerry. After 6 months, she opened the Dairyland Drive-In in Alvin, Texas and moved her family to Alvin. She owned and operated the Dairyland with her husband and children for 23 years. In 1983, she sold the restaurant and moved with her husband to Nacogdoches, Texas. Her husband Ralph died in June 1983, and one year later, she took a job at Mize Department Store, where she sold women’s dresses. She married Pete Schluens of Texas City in 1986 and they continued to reside in Nacogdoches. Three years later, Pete died, but she remained in the home until 2006, when she moved in with her daughter Molly Holland and Molly's family in San Antonio. She spent the remainder of her years in the Holland residence, and left this Earth surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Monday, March 29, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, March 29, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ed McRae officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Mike Stiernberg, Bill Awalt, Bill Rademacher. Jacob Jisha, Terry Miglicco, Bill Jones, Tim Lackey, William DeBerry, and Mark Fair. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Stiernberg, Carlton Labbit, Frank Harrison, David Crews, Mike Bay, and Richard “Dickie” Jones.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Molly Holland & husband Bret of San Antonio

Son, Tom Menefee & wife Tina of Baltimore, Maryland

Daughter-in-Law, Cathy Menefee of Alvin

Granddaughters:
Brooke Holland Jisha
Courtney Menefee
Caroline Menefee
Mary Holland
Laura Menefee
Hanna Menefee

Sisters
Polly DeBerry of Conroe
Louise Skaines of Hunstville

Preceded in death by
Husband, Ralph Menefee
Husband, John L. “Pete” Schluens
Sons, Richard Timothy “Tim” Menefee

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

03/28/2010

Jimmy Lamar Ware, 71, of Nacogdoches, Texas died Saturday, March 27, 2010 after battling cancer for the past several months. Jimmy was born to Ralph and Katie Ware on October 11, 1939 in Panola County. After graduating from Tenaha High School in 1956, Jimmy attended Stephen F. Austin where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1959. He then served proudly in U. S. Army after graduating from college for several years before returning to the states. He earned a Masters degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1964. For numerous years, Jimmy was a beloved teacher at Deer Park High School where he taught History. Jimmy was also an avid sport fan. He loved football whether high school , college, or pro-ball especially the Cowboys. His nieces and nephews will remember him for all the fun times that they had on numerous family vacations where Uncle Jimmy was always the best story teller around the campfire.

Jimmy Lamar Ware was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Lamar Ware and Katie Crump Ware, and his only daughter Elizabeth Locke Ware Powitzky in 2000.

Jimmy ‘s memory will be cherished by his surviving sisters, France Ware Bowlin of Tenaha , Tx and Rose Maude Ware Culver of Hutto, Tx. , his grandson, Ben Powitzky of Houston, TX., his former wife Judy Ming Ware of Deer Park, Tx. ,his nieces, Emily Culver Beaird or Florence, Tx, Beverly Bowlin Martin of Tenaha, Tx, Brenda Jane Culver of Round Rock, Tx and Katie Culver Wallace of Hutto, Tx. , his nephew Bryan Wade Bowlin of Tenaha, Tx. and numerous grandnieces and nephews as well as numerous friends.

A family memorial service will be held for Jim at a later date following cremation by Watson and Watson funeral home. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers that memorials are made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 in his name.

Dr. Milton Wilkinson, 91 of Round Rock formerly of Center, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Cornerstone Hospital in Austin.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Gwin officiating. Full Military Graveside Service and Burial will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine County under the direction of Barksdale Air Force Base. Visitation will be Friday, April 2, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born October 13, 1918 to Eugene and Letha (Mitchell) Wilkinson. He served in the US Air Force during WWII where he retired as a 1st Lt. He was a former State Resprentative where he served for 2 terms. He served as an International Good Will Ambassador for Lyndon B. Johnson. He was previously the Pastor of Aaron Place Baptist Church in San Antonio,TX , Keatchie Baptist Church and Delhi Baptist Church in Rosanky, TX. He did missionary work in Far East Guam. He was also a Mason and Shriner for over 50 years. In 1971 he was listed in the Community Leaders of America. He was the Superintendent at Leggett ISD and the High School Principal in Zavalla, TX. Dr. Wilkinson held a Bachelor of Science Degree, Doctor of Divinity Degree and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Eugene and Letha Wilkinson, Wife, Bonnie Hope Wilkinson and Daughter, Phyllis Wilkinson Blackburn.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Loretta Wilkinson of Round Rock
Sons:
Wayne Wilkinson & wife, Julie of Ruidoso, NM
George Wilkinson of Tyler
Clifton Wilkinson & wife, Connie of Center
Nick Wilkinson of Asheville, NC
Tim Wilkinson of Destin, FL
2 Sisters:
Tommie Mae Lott Melton & husband, Ottis of San Augustine
Doris Fuller Williams & husband, Waylon of Bronson
Grandchildren:
Kimberly Wilkins of Austin
Eric Wilkins of Abilene
Andrea Blackburn of Kileen
Thomas Wilkins of Nacogdoches
Elizabeth Wilkinson of Center
Julie Wilkinson of Center
Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces & Nephews

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

03/26/2010

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

Norman Wayne Loosier, 69 of San Augustine County, Texas, and Houston, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010, in Houston, Texas.

Norman was born to Jewell (Taylor) Loosier and Juluis Loosier on May 2, 1940, in Emhouse, Navarro County, Texas. He was a Manager of the Equipment Department for Brown and Root, and was a member of the Lutheran Church.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine, with interment to follow in the Attoyac Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. Officiating will be Bro. Skipper Eberlan.

His survivors include: His wife: Wanda Loosier of San Augustine and Houston; Daughters: Belinda Wallace and Kenny of Houston, Sheila Warden and Mike of Channelview, Shannon Wolf of Katy, Ben Wolfe of Houston, and Janice Loosier of San Augustine. Grandchildren: Katrina Rodgers and Clint of Houston, Danna Ballard and Mike of Houston, Heather Wallace of Huntsville, and Hayden Wolfe of Katy. Special Granddaughter: Tyesha Campbell of Houston; Great-Grandchildren: James Rogers, Trent Rogers, and Hasley Juarez of Houston

Joe Hudnall, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel Bro. Felix Hudnall and Bro. Stephen Hudnall officiating. Burial will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery with full military honors under the direction of Ft. Hood Army Base and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.

Visitation will be Friday, March 26, 2010 starting at 2:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born April 20, 1946 to Vernon A.”Red” Hudnall, Sr. and Margaret Boudreaux Hudnall. He served in the US Army for 7 years with 2 Tours in Vietnam and he was a Purple Heart recipient. He retired as a boiler maker from the local 587 in Orange, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Vernon “Red” & Margaret Hudnall and Father-in-law &
Mother-in-law, June & Ada Nichols.

He is survived by:
Wife of 40 years:
Becky Hudnall of Shelbyville
Son:
Joey Hudnall & wife, Tina of Garrison
Daughter:
Marcy Hudnall Anthony & husband, Tommy of Nacogdoches
7 Grandchildren:
Stephanie Bruce, Kyla Hudnall, Morgan Bruce,
Brianne Little, Bobby Hudnall, David Anthony and Jayci Anthony
Brothers & Sisters:
Vernon Hudnall, Jr. of Orange
Keith Hudnall & wife, Kathy of Orange
Felix Hudnall & wife, Evelyn of Orange
Francine Coates & husband, Bill of Jasper
Peggy Raymer & husband, James of Orange
Eric Hudnall & wife, Cindy of Orange
Mark Hudnall & wife, Joyce of Orange
Joyce Blanchette & husband, Lloyd of Orange
Brother-in-law:
George “Unk” Nichols of Shelbyville
Numerous Nieces and Nephews, Cousins & Friends
Pallbearers:
Ellis Arthur, Dwayne Hudnall, Chris Hudnall,
James Ray Raymer, Aaron Hudnall and Randy Bohannon

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

Rev. Travis D Lunsford, 92, of Garrison passed away March 21, 2010 in Nacogdoches. Rev. Lunsford was born March 10, 1918 in Garrison, Texas to David Lunsford and Laura (Williams) Lunsford.

Services will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 10 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in Garrison, Texas with interment to follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Garrison. Officiating will be Bro. Gerald Edwards, Bro. John McGuire, Bro Harry Wilson and Dr. Allen Reed. Rev. Lunsford was affiliated with the First Baptist Church of Garrison. He was a retired Baptist Minister.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at First Baptist Church Garrison, Texas from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m.

He is survived by wife, Lavernie (Granny) Lunsford
Daughter; Joyce Martin & husband Donald of New Caney, Texas
Daughter-in-Law; Shirley (Lunsford) Ruthben & husband Hugh of Katy, Texas
Grandsons: Jerry Don Gideon & wife Tamara; Terry Lynn Gideon & wife Lori; Darrel Jr. Lunsford & wife Leasa
Granddaughter: Dianna Pinkston & husband Michael
Ten great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren
Special Friend Smokey Beard
Two Step-Grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren and one great great grandchild
Host of other Relatives and Friends

Preceded in death by Parents; David and Laura (Williams) Lunsford and two sons James Don Lunsford and Darrel Lunsford Sr.

Pallbearers will be: Hubert Hancock, Herbert Hancock, Huey Hancock, George Muckleroy, Jessie Stokes and Biggon Beard
Honorary: Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church

Churches that he pastored: Brileytown Baptist Church, Magnolia Baptist Church, Dolan Baptist Church, First Baptist Manvel, Grace Baptist Church, Conroe, Texas, Townley Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, Lilly Grove Baptist Church, Bethany Baptist Church, Romayor Baptist Church, Cold Springs Baptist Church, First Baptist Church Doglas, Ariam Baptist Church and Carlisie Baptist Church

Funeral services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas

Wymon Bolton Jr, 48 of Shelbyville passed away Thursday evening in Longview. Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Triumph Church in Center. The body will lay in state from 12-1 at the Church. Wake will start at 7 p.m. Interment will be at Bennett Chapel Cemetery in Shelbyville. Officiating will be Prince Howrd Clowdy.

Wymon Bolton Jr. is survived by:
2 Sons; Wymon Bolton III of Houston and Willie Bolton of Dallas.
1 Grandchild
Father, Waymon Bolton of Shelbyville
Mother, Hazel Bolton of Shelbyville
4 Sisters; Lenola Wyatt-Tutt of Shelbyville, Shonina Lightfoot of Arlington, Cynthia Howard of Center and Shelia Woodard of Mansfield, Texas.
4 Brothers; Cornett Bolton of Sasche, Texas, Darron Bolton of Ft. Worth, Joe Bolton of Shelbyville and Tracy Bolton of Center.

03/21/2010

Mrs. Corine Baker Thompson, 92 longtime resident of the Broaddus Community (San Augustine County), passed away March 19, 2010, in Beaumont, Texas.

A native of Broaddus, Texas, San Augustine County, she was born to Leona (West) Baker and William Baker on October 7, 1917. She was a homemaker, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Pineland.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Don Faulk, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Pineland officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebron Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas.

Her survivors include: Son and Daughter-in-Law: Tommy and Linda Thompson of Beaumont; Grandsons and wives: David and Carolee Thompson of Beaumont, John and Michelle Thompson of Beaumont; Great-Grandchildren: Ainsley Liann, Jack Michael, Reagan Lynn and Travis John;

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leona (West) Baker and William Baker, and her husband, William Hilton Thompson, and a son, Bobby Dean Thompson

online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

Mrs. Clotilde White, 87 of San Augustine, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010, in San Augustine.

A native of San Augustine County, Texas, she was born to Pricilla (Lunt) Williams and John Thomas Williams on January 30, 1923. She was an retired Office Manager for a local insurance company, and a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in San Augustine

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the Christ Episcopal Church in San Augustine with Rev. Patsy Barham officiating.

Her suvivors include: Daughter: Rhonda Hollaar and her husband, Pieter of Huntsville, Sons: John Frankin White and his wife, Barbara-Bowman White of Cypress, and William Byron White of Round Rock; Sister: Gladys Renfroe of San Augustine; Granddaughter: Annerieke Hubbard and her husband, Mark of Arlington, Great-Grandchildren: Ashton Hubbard of Monroe, and Madeline Hubbard of Arlington.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. White in 1997.

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

03/19/2010

Jack Cannon, 94, of the Hurstown Community, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born November 12, 1915 to Vessie C. and Lela (Brittain) Cannon. He worked many years as the Shelby County Commissioner for Pct. 2 and he was member of Ephesus Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Vessie & Lela Cannon, Grandson, Chris Cannon, Daughter-in-law, JoAnn Cannon, Brother, Charles Cannon and 2 Sisters, Blanche Munnerlyn and Neva Windham.

He is survived by:
Wife of 74 years:
Odell Cannon of the Hurstown Community
2 Sons:
Jackie Cannon of Huxley
Calvin Cannon & wife, Sandy of Troup
Daughter:
Sherry Neal & husband, Dennis of St. Francisville, LA
6 Grandchildren:
Clay Cannon & wife, Tammy of Whitehouse
Chip Cannon & wife, Tammy of Troup
Cole Wilson of Baton Rouge, LA
Resse Wallace of Baton Rouge, LA
Zack Wallace of St. Francisville, LA
Katy Adams & husband, Ben of St. Francisville, LA
10 Great Grandchildren
Nephew:
Mike Munnerlyn & wife, Wendy of Texarkana
2 Nieces:
Cathy Taylor & husband, Paul of Shelbyville
Judy Fleming & husband, Johnny of Shelbyville
Pallbearers:
Jack Lout, Jimmy Lout, Paul Putman
Cecil Goings, Rusty Jones and Mac Warren
Honorary Pallbearers:
Paul Taylor, Joe Taylor, Adam Jernigan and James Miles

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

03/18/2010

Patsy Ann Phillips, 63, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at her home. She was born July 18, 1946 in Brownwood to Homer D. Burns and Patricia Jean Spinks. Ms. Phillips was a loving mother & grandmother.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, March 19, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Rick Martinez officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Steven Ham, Tim Wheless, Scott Matthews, Mark Matthews, Michael Bates and James Leggett.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Samantha Matthews & husband Danny of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Jeffrey Matthews, Jessica Matthews Blaylock, Hayden Matthews, Sawyer Mathews, Madison Matthews and Mackenzie Matthews.

Niece, Jennifer Smith

Nephew, Eric Snyder

Also a host of friends

Preceded in death by:
Mother, Patricia Wagner
Step-Father, Richard Wagner
Sister, Barbara Snyder

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

Margaret Alexander Lowe, 65, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at her home. She was born November 22, 1944 in Houston to Jefferson Alexander and Mary M. Johnson Alexander. Mrs. Lowe was a member of the First Baptist Church in Logansport.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, March 19, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Logansport with Rev. Charles Hall and Rev. Lance Cypert officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

She is survived by: Husband, Jerry Lowe of Logansport

Daughters: Cheryl Harvey & husband Mike of Joaquin, Valarie Kirkwood & husband Jackie of Tenaha, Laura Settle & husband Eddy of Stonewall and Virginia Adkison & husband William of Mansfield.

Grandchildren: Miranda Suzann Shadburn & husband Chris of Mansfield, Johnathan Lee Harvey of Joaquin, Jerred Wright Harvey of Joaquin, William Dakota Adkison of Mansfield, Mason Alexander Adkison of Mansfield, Krista Stutts & husband Clint of Malakoff, Jeff Kirkwood & wife Shanna of Dripping Springs, Justin Kirkwood & wife Catherine of Lufkin and Shelby Thompson of Malakoff.

Great Grandchildren: Gabriel Kirkwood, Logan Kirkwood and Abigail Kirkwood.

Special Grand-God Child: Malena Wilson

Siblings: Ernest Alexander & wife Glenola of Katy, Mary Ann Gaston of Shreveport and Alice Faye Bates & husband Herman of Logansport.

Preceded in death by: Sisters: Florine Jones, Christine Keels and Katherine Wheless.

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

Kenneth Wayne McCollister, passed away Feb. 28, 2010. Services were Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Triumph The Church & Kinddom of God in Christ. Minister Sherman Kossie officiating and Presiding Elder Johnny Wilson Sr. gave the Eulogy. Interment was at Westview Cemetery in Center, Texas. Arrangements were entrusted to Hicks Mortuary in Center.

He was born to Myrtle Lee Fountain and Raymond McCollister on August 13, 1948, in Center, Texas. He joined Mt. Zion CME Church at an early age and later rededicated his life to Jesus Christ. He served on the steward board at Mt. Zion.

Kenneth graduated from C.H. Daniels High School in 1967. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Kenneth married Hattie Netherly of Shelbyville and to this union one child was born.

Kenneth was employed at Center Plywood for many years until he retired early due to failing health. He was a handy at numerous carpentry jobs, provided taxi service and was willing to lend a helping hand.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Mac Curtis Buckley; one Aunt, Margie Brown; one Uncle, Norman Fountain and one Nephew, Vincent McCollister.

Kenneth leaves to cherish his memories: Parents, Myrtle Lee Mosby and Raymond McCollister of Center; three Daughters, Catina Henson (Willis) of Arlington, Karla McCollister and Kamille McCollister of Center; two Brothers, Ray Dean McCollister of Lufkin and Johnny Glenn Mosby (Cathy) of The Colony; three Sisters, Joyce Johnson of Center, Charlotte Kossie (Sherman) of Nacogdoches, and Charlotte box of Atlanta, GA: 2 Grandchildren, Alexia and Jordan Henson of Arlington: 4 Aunts, Ann P Turner of Dayton OH. Maxiene Greer of Lufkin, Onnie B Alexander of Carthage and Gwendolyn Garrett (C.W.) of Center; one Uncle, Billy Earl Waterhouse of Dayton, OH; special friend Robert Lynn Johnson of Center and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Rex Cammack, age 74 of Houston, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at St. Lukes Hospital in Houston.

Graveside Service will be 10:00am, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Old Center Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday at 9:00 am at Mangum Funeral Home. The Procession to Old Center Cemetery will leave from Mangum Funeral Home at 9:30 am on Saturday.

He was born February 28, 1936 in Shelby County to Parents James Buford & Callie Ann (Hutto) Cammack. He was an Attorney in Houston for many years.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, James Buford & Callie Ann Cammack.

He is survived by :
Son, Jake Cammack and Wife, LeAnn of Austin

Grandson, Matthew Gregory Cammack

Caring companion, Glenda King of Houston

Jake's Mother, Marge Cammack of Zavalla

Numerous Cousins and Friends

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

3/17/2010

Wyceil Durham, 80, passed away March 11, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.

Services will be Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Assembly of God Church in Timpson with Pastor Cedric Grace officiating and Elder Marvin Jackson doing the Eulogy.

On May 4, 1929 Wyceil Yarbrough was born to Matt Yarbrough and Juanita Collins Yarbrough. She joined Clayton Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Timpson and served faithfully as Church Secretary for a number of years until her health failed. Her favorite song was "I made a vow to the Lord and I won't turn back."

She is preceded in death by: both her parents; husband Arthur C. Durham; two children, Cottrell McClendon and Joe Durham; two grandchildren, Eddie Cross Jr. and Stephanie Curtis; and two special friends, Lura Thompson and Geneva Jackson.

She leaves to cherish her memories:
Six children, Dist. Missionary Barbara (Elder Marvin) Jackson of Timpson, Jennifer (Steve) Earl of Houston, Evangelist Missionary Rusby adn Deacon Johnny Furch of Fort Worth and Salatha Garrett of Nacogdoches.
Fifteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren.
A very special friend, Mother Ludene Driver
A host of relatives and friends
A special daughter-in-law, Saundra mcClendon Cooper
And her Clayton Temple Church Family.

3/16/2010

Charles Ray Conway, 76, of Center, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Green Acres Nursing Home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery with Military Honors under the direction of VFW Post #8904. Visitation will be Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born October 16, 1933 in Joaquin to Charles B. and Hylma (Truitt) Conway. He was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church. He retired as a Boiler Technician 1st class from the US Navy after 20 years of service. He also retired from S.F.A where he worked in the Physical Services Department and he also worked for Brown & Root and E.L. Bruce.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, C.B. & Hylma Conway.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Peaches Conway of Center
Son:
Charles Ray Conway, Jr. & wife Tracy of Seattle, WA
Daughter:
Jamie Keough & husband, Paul of Dallas
2 Granddaughters:
Cynthia Conway Brione & husband, Dago of Hidalgo, Mexico
Brianna Conway of Seattle
1 Great Granddaughter:
Tania Brione
Brother:
Jack Conway & wife, Nelda of Gary
Brother:
Bob Conway & wife, Zoe Ann of Jacksonville
Sister:
Cherrie Clarke & husband, Curtis of Midolthian
Pallbearers:
Scott Conway, James Welch, Kim Welch,
Kenny Hillard, David Whitlock and Basel Slatter

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

Mr. Gilbert Rhodes, 67, of Timpson, TX, passed away March 15, 2010, in Garrison, TX. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

A memorial service for Gilbert Rhodes will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, will be in charge of arrangements.

JoAnn Baker, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Brookside Memorial Park in Houston. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born April 28, 1932 to Earnest and Gladys (Besson) Cunningham. She retired as a Sr. Master Sgt from the US Air Force after 21 years of service.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Earnest and Gladys Cunningham, Sister, Carlyn Brown and Sister-in-law, Joyce Cunningham.

She is survived by:
2 Brothers:
Jim Cunningham of Huxley
Jerry Cunningham of Center
Nieces:
Brenda Alford & husband, Keith of Center
Linda Breithaupt & husband, Johnny of Houston
Debra Freeman & husband, George of Manvel
Vicki Adams & husband, Mark of Manvel
Great Nieces & Nephews
Barbara Alford of Center
Kayla Alford of Center
Jennifer Breithaupt of Houston
Luke Shipley of Manvel
Logan Shipley of Manvel
Special Friends:
Sharron Boyung of Center
Jan Gordon of Phoenix, Arizona
Pallbearers:
Keith Alford, Luke Shipley, Logan Shipley,
Johnny Breithaupt, George Freeman and Mark Adams

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

Dorothy Andrews Fenley, 68, of Center, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at her residence. She was born November 2, 1941 in Center to Stokley Hunt Andrews and Dorothy Adele Tomlin Andrews. Ms. Fenley was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Charles Hannah and Rev. Franklin D. Battles officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County.

She is survived by:

Daughters
Kathleen Fenley of Center
Sharon Fenley Hooper of Snook
Tammy Fenley of Center

Grandchildren:
Shyanna Hooper
Dillon Hooper
Shane Fenley
Seth Robins

Great Grandchildren:
Connor Fenley
Brendan Robins

Granddaughter-in-law: Jennifer Arrington Fenley

Step-Great-Grandchildren
Kameron Arrington
Baleigh Carrell

Sisters
Loyce Johnson and husband Fred L. of Center
Mauddie Gilchrist of Center

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Dewey Eugene “Gene” Fenley
Parents, Stokley and Adele Andrews
Brother, Doug Andrews

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

Clara Odell Sims, 75, of Nacogdoches, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She was born October 13, 1934 in Shelby County to Henry H. Meyers and Louie Sumner Meyers. Ms. Sims was a very active member of Victory Tabernacle in Carthage.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Riley Dufrene, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery.

She is survived by:

Sons:
Rickey Sims & wife Bonnie of Huxley
Danny Sims & wife Christine of Nacogdoches
Jeffery Sims & wife Yvette of Shelbyville

Daughter, Laurie Sepulvado of Carthage

Numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren

Brother, G.C. Meyers of Center

Also a number of other relatives

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Travis Sims
Daughter, Malinda Louise Sims
Son, David Sims
Brother, M.L. Meyers

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

03/15/2010

Frank M. Brown, 84, of Center, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010. He was born November 13, 1923 to Frank and Mattie Brown.

Funeral was held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 1:00.

F.M. Joined Mt. Gillion Baptist Church at an early age and later attended Blount Chapel Baptist Church until his health failed.

He was united in Holy Matrimony to Johnnie V. Daniels Brown. She preceded him in death on March 31, 1983.
He was preceded in death by the late Margie Waterhouse Brown.

Also preceding him in death were four sisters, two brothers, and one son:
Selee, Selece, Ruby, and Dove (sisters); Willis and JW (brothers); Allen Wayne Brown (son).

F.M. Leaves to cherish his memory:
Two sons, Eugene Brown (Jacquelyn) of Gilmer, Tx; Jimmy Hinson (Carolyn) of Center, Tx. ; one daughter Ann Bell (Odell) of Center, Tx. Eleven grandchildre, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces , nephews, relatives and friends.

Thelma McDaniel Delaney, 84, of Center, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010, at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine. She was born June 17, 1925 in Shelby County to Fred McDaniel and Della Goodman McDaniel. Ms. Delaney was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, March 15, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Jason Delaney, Donald Sigler, Brian Sigler, Bobby Kennon, John Black, and Tom Kimbro

She is survived by:
Son, Charles Delaney & wife Judy of Huxley

Brothers:
Fred McDaniel & wife Mary of Center
Vanard McDaniel & wife Dee of California
Sister, Azell Calwell of Ft. Worth

Grandchildren:
Patricia Merliss
Ellen Kennon
Jason Delaney

Great Grandchildren:
Christy Waller
Adrien Merliss
Anna Merliss

Preceded in death by:
Husband of 52 years, Johnny Delaney
Daughter, Estelle Schwartz
Sisters, Ruby Nichols and Lois Amburn

03/12/2010

Rev. Felix Windham, 91, of Joaquin, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Pine Grove Nursing Center. He was born May 12, 1918 in Shelby County to Jarrett Jackson Windham and Carrie Moody Windham. Rev. Windham pastored several churches in Shelby and San Augustine counties, including Hawthorne, Old Home, Pine Ridge, Mt. Horeb and several others. He, along with Walker Ledford and J. Carroll Chadwick formed a mission of Firsr Baptist Center at Jarrett Windham’s house in 1959, later moving the church to Haslam, where it later became First Baptist Church Haslam. Rev. Windham was currently a member of First Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Paul Silvey and Rev. Welton Blackmon officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

He is survived by:

Son, Fisher Windham of Joaquin

Daughters:
Hazel Miller & husband David of Joaquin
Patsy Riley & husband Danny of Mineola
Mary Cummings & husband Kenneth of Joaquin
Sue Gill & husband Leslie of Tenaha
Kay DeSoto & husband Frankie of Joaquin

Seventeen Grandchildren

Thirty Four Great Grandchildren

One Great Great Grandchild

Sisters-in-Law:
Myrtle Windham of Joaquin
Yvonne Connell of Houston
Gloria Windham of Mansfield, Louisiana

Brothers-in-Law:
Dave Connell & wife Azalee of Holden, Louisiana
Delvin Connell & wife Mary of Cut Off, Louisiana

Special friend, Fran Clark of Center

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Anner Dee Connell Windham
Son, Charles Windham
Great Grandson, Evan Daniels

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

Thelma Delaney, age 84 of Center, passed away Friday envening March 12, 2010 at Twin Lakes Nursing Home in San Augustine.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Watson and Sons Chapel, with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Thelma wa a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Survivors include:
Son: Charles Delaney and wife Judy of Huxley
Brothers: Fred McDaniel and wife Mary of Center, Vanard McDaniel and wife Dee of California
Sister: Azell Calwell of Ft. Worth, Texas

3 Grandchildren, Patricia Merliss, Ellen Kennon and Jason Delaney
3 Great Grandchildren, Christy Waller, Adrien Merliss and Anna Merliss

Pallbearers will be:
Jason Delaney, Donald Sigler, Brian Sigler, Bobby Kennon, John Black and Tom Kimbro

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Ettie S. Oswalt, 102, of Center, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 at her residence.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jack Forbis and Bro. Ed McRae officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born September 6, 1907 in Shelby County to Thomas and Wealthy (Vaughn) Strong.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Thomas and Wealthy Strong, Husband, Bud Oswalt and Son, Dennis Oswalt.

She is survived by:
Son:
C.C. Permenter & wife, Mary Lou of Dallas
Son:
Danny Oswalt & wife, June of Chapman
Daughter-in-law:
Maxine Oswalt of Lufkin
Grandchildren:
Danny Joe Oswalt
Mary Shala Oswalt Crow & husband, Kelly
Janise Marie Permenter
Great Grandchildren:
Danny Chase Oswalt & Lance Oswalt
Kaitlyn Crow & Travis Crow
Brandi Haltom & husband, Elliott
James Edwards
4 Great Great Grandchildren
Numerous Step-Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Great Great Grandchildren

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

Eddie Earl Hudspeth, 65, of Center, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1944 in Shelby County to William Eddie Hudspeth and Mavy Ella Hooper Hudspeth. He was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, March 12, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Old Sardis Cemetery in San Augustine County.

He is survived by:
Daughter, Tressa Pritchett & husband James of Channelview Son, John Eddy & wife Madge of Salt Lake City, Utah

Grandchildren:
Tawny Kay Morgan Aaron Andrew Morgan Ily Jade Creast Maran Eddy Three Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Frances Mae Clark of Pasadena Claudia McClelland & husband Tommy of Center Nina Walker & John Miles of Center

Brothers:
Jesse James Hudspeth & wife Sandy of Center Frank Hudspeth & wife Debbie of Center Paul Hudspeth & wife Shannon of Center Henry Hudspeth & wife Shelly of Center Yancy Hudspeth & wife Christina of Center

Uncle:
Jack Hudspeth & wife Jean of Jacksonville Aunt, Ann Richardson of Frankston Good Friends, Wayne & Phyllis Powdrill

Also numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Eddie Hudspeth and Mavy Ella Hooper Hudspeth Son, Eddie Dewayne Hudspeth

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

03/10/2010

Albert H. Burns, 85, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at a Nacogdoches health care facility. He was born September 30, 1924 in Tenaha to Robert E. Burns, Sr. and Ruby Lee Wooten Burns. Mr. Burns was a member of the Tenaha Class of 1942, the year they won the Bi-District Championship, and a member of the Tenaha High School Hall of Fame. Mr. Burns was a WWII veteran, having served with the 17th Bomber Group, 34th Squadron in the European Theatre. He was a member and past Post Commander of the American Legion Post 520. Mr. Burns was a member of the Men’s III Sunday school class at First Baptist Church of Tenaha, and had been a Deacon there since 1967. He was one of the longest active licensed real estate agents in Texas, having owned and operated Burns Real Estate since 1947. Mr. Burns was also the past owner and publisher of The East Texas Light. For many years he was a Tenaha City Council member. He was a former member and president of the Tenaha ISD School board, and very active in public service. For many years he was active in the East Texas timber industry. Mr. Burns was a trusted steward of Tenaha and East Texas lore.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, March 12, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Rev. Russ Atwood, Rev. Raymond Guthrie and John Scull officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Andrews, Joshua Andrews, Matthew Burns, Blake Smith, Larry Parkman, and Michael Parkman. Honorary pallbearers will be the Honorable Mayor George Bowers and the Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Tenaha.

He is survived by:
Daughter, Linda Burns Carnahan of Duncanville

Sons:
R.E. “Bob” Burns of Tenaha
Albert Barry Burns & wife Lisa of Plano

Grandchildren:
Michelle Smith & husband Blake of Falls Church, Virginia
Josh Andrews of Duncanville
Jeremy Andrews of Duncanville
Matthew Burns & wife Jill of Euless
Kennedy Burns of Plano
Albert Cooper Burns of Plano

Great Grandchildren:
Madeleine Smith of Falls Church, Virginia
Henry J. Smith of Falls Church, Virginia
Sister, Elizabeth W. Neel of Lufkin
Brother, Robert Emmett Burns, Jr. & wife Helen of Hewitt

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

Preceded in death by:
Wife of 59 years, Virginia Parkman Burns
Sister, Mary Wynne Tadema
Brother, John W. Burns

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made the First Baptist Church in Tenaha to help continue Mr. Burns legacy of community and public service.

Johnnie Sue Cameron, 63, of Center, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1947 in Cherokee County to Ike Quinn and Etta May Quinn.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

She is survived by:
Husband, Mark Cameron of Center

Daughters:
Billie Sue Krow & husband David of Henderson
Rebecca Bailey of Carthage

Sons:
Lynn Emmons & wife Melinda of Henderson
Johnny Ray Emmons & wife Debra of Carthage
Sammy Emmons & wife Holly of Pinehill
Marcus Cameron & wife Krissi of Center

Grandchildren:
Brandon Lee Cameron, Katelynn Christine Cameron, Kailee Michelle Cameron, Ashley Emmons, Michael Emmons, Tiffany Cotton, Brandon Cotton, Brandie Cotton, Christopher Cotton, Brandy Emmons, Jimmy Lynn Emmons, Stephen Emmons, William Emmons, Tiffany Emmons, Jessica Emmons, April Faulk, Henry Faulk, Crystal Allred, Cheyenne Allred, Diane Allred, Jennifer Crisp, Wade Crisp, Beth Crisp, Brad Crisp, Jackie Emmons, Donald Emmons, Larry Emmons, Melissa Emmons, and Bear Emmons

Great Grandchildren:
Aiden Bing and Caden Emmons

Brothers:
Ike Quinn, Jimmy Quinn, Shorty Quinn

Sisters:
Virginia Doles, Grace Steadman, Helen Peterman, Lou Heath

Also numerous other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Ike Quinn and Etta May Quinn
Brother, Gerald Quinn

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

03/06/2010

Mable Williams, was born to the late Charlie Oliphant and Ollie M. Buckley, on May 12, 1922. She departed her walk with Jesus on earth, March 6, 2010.

She was preceded in death by
Husband: Furman Williams
Nieces: Marie Lister and LaRhonda Redmond

Survived by:
Son: Billy Williams of San Antonio, Texas
Five Grandchildren: Cornelius Williams (Belinda) of San Antonia, Texas, Omeshia Williams of Nacogdoches, Frankie Williams of California, Joey Williams of California and Tony Williams of California.
Two Sister: Marie Hubbard of Center and Louise Straughter of Big Springs
Two Brothers: Purliss Oliphant of Huntington and Benny Lee Cotton
Three Nieces: Mary R Garrett and Karen Jackson both of Center and Laretha Williams of Dallas.
Special Friend: Bobby Dale Johnson of Center.

Pallbearers will be the Nephews
Honorary pallbearers are Friends of the Family and Deacons of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

Services will be held 1:00 pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

Interment will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery

Arrangements entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center.

03/05/2010

Blanch Campbell Biggar, 67, of Center, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010, at her home. She was born December 20, 1942 to William Dwight Campbell and Annie Lila Gillis Campbell. Ms. Biggar was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. She was a retired teacher, having taught for Center ISD.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, March 8, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Marlin Freeman officiating. Interment will follow at Sand Hill Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Robert Payne, Lynn Johnson, KC Campbell, Eric Wilkins, Ronnie Youngblood, Stuart Stanley, and Brandon Pennick.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Shirley Luna & husband Ricky of Nacogdoches

Son, James Biggar of Center

Grandchildren:
Lonnie Luna II of Nacogdoches
Jacob Luna of Nacogdoches
Rachel Luna of Nacogdoches
Lila Catherine Huai Biggar of Lusby, Maryland
Carolyn Elizabeth-Jie Biggar of Lusby, Maryland

Daughter-in-Law, Judith Biggar of Lusby, Maryland

Preceded in death by:
Former husband, Hubert Earl Biggar
Son, Dwight Biggar

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

Yvonne Jones Fults, 83, of Mt. Herman, formerly of Splendora, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 4, 2010. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Yvonne was born on February 17, 1927 to Calvin and Julie Jones. She was the youngest of nine children and a twin to brother, Leon. Her family and friends will lovingly remember her as a Maw Maw or Granny. She was always ready to give a smile, hug, or a word of encouragement when needed. Her love of God, family, friends and fishing with her long time friend, Idell Fults, was something she held dear. Mrs. Fults was a member of First Baptist Church in Splendora.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Mary Ann Wehmeyer and husband Ray of Navasota

Granddaughters:
Jackie Hampton of Kingwood
Beckie Dewvall and husband Dave of Channelview
Jennifer Sealy and husband Jack of Kalispell, Montana

Grandson, Troy Benton Fults of Temple

Great Grandsons:
Jon Dewvall, Thomas Fults, and Jackson Sealy

Great Granddaughters:
Taylor Files, Erika Hampton, Casey Sealy, Jordin Sealy

Also numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Her family would like to thank the folks of Pine Grove Nursing Center, and the Hospice folks from Life Care Health Services of Nacogdoches.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Life Care Health Services, 320 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Calvin and Julie Jones
Husband of 49 years, Troy Fults
Sons, Alton Fults and Jimmy Ray Fults

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

Dewain Halliburton, 69, of Center, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born February 20, 1941 in Center to Elvis B. Halliburton and Myrtle Sumner Halliburton. Mr. Halliburton was a member of Center Bible Fellowship.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, March 5, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ron Luman officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Sean Harris, Dustin Harris, Chris Harkness, Brandon Gray, Brian Walden, Brian Harkness, Anthony Harkness, and Anthony Olivas. Honorary pallbearers will be Carlton Harkness, Steven Harkness, Michael Liem, Kevin Rash, Landon Rash, Kyle Rhodes, Howard Johnson and Saul Betancour.

He is survived by:

Wife, Delores Halliburton of Center

Sister, Nelda Liem of Center

Mother-in-Law, Thelma Harkness of Center

Brothers-in-Law:
Billy Harkness & wife Sandra of Center
Wayne Harkness & wife Shirley of Center
Joe Harkness & wife Ricky Kay of Austin
Ricky Harkness & wife Carolyn of Center

Sisters-in-Law:
Peggy Smith of Center
Linda Walden & husband Bob of Austin
Anitra Harris & husband Terry of Carthage

Beloved Pets:
Dog, Angel
Kitten, Katy

Also a number of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by:
Father, Elvis B. Halliburton
Mother, Myrtle Ingham & step father, Charlie
Brother-in-Law, Dan Liem

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

NaTayia Charnae Horton, 22 of Center, passed away February 20, 2010. NaTayia Charnae Horton was born to Elizabeth Horton Cartwright and the late James Earl Garner August 10, 1987. She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 2006. She received a certificate in Armed Certificate from the Security Academy of Texas in Houston, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her father Mr. James Earl Garner, grandfather Archie Lister, nephew Darvis Anthony Jr. (ManMan), and grandfather Lushie Garner.

She leaves to cherish her memories:
Mother, Elizabeth Horton Cartwright
Grandmothers, Ernestine Lister and Lonie Garner
Grandfathers, Paster Ray Dixon and Joseph Rason
Sisters, Angela Dickson (Robert) and Christina Horton (Jarvis) both of Center Texas, and Latonia Thomas of Nacogdoches, Texas
Brothers, Bernard Garner of Mansfield, LA, Arthur (Nose) Sutton (Storie) of Houston, Texas, Lil Marvie Davis of San Augustine, Texas.
A host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Cousins.
Special friends: Seymone, Courtney, Ponda, Tyrell, Philvonte, Khasaylon, Steve Parks.
Special cousins: Jerry Parks, Charleston Jackson, Shon Nelson, Zackery Parks, Tim Polly, Fred Sparks, LaRay Sparks, and Vincent Latham.
Godmother, Rochelle Jones.

Services were held at Triumph the Church & Kingdom of God in Christ, Center, Texas with Prince Howard Cloudy, Pastor and Pastor William Nash, officiating. Interment was at Thompson Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

Lee S. Garrett, 81, passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 at her home. Ms. Lee S. Garrett was born on Thursday, April 12, 1928 below Prospect at Clarence Crump's Place in Tenaha, Texas to the parents of Alex "Bud" and Dollie Garrett. She completed the 8th grade at Buena Vista Schools. She joined in fellowship and was a faithful member until death of New Prospect Baptist Church, Tenaha, Texas.

Lee S. faithfully served as President of the Senior Choir, President of the Kitchen Committee, Sunday School Secretary and Church Treasurer. She worked as a private housekeeper for over 40 years. She loved her employers and they also loved her. She has often said, "I put my trust in God- I know He's able. I want my soul ready." She lived her life - she was a Sister, a counselor, a confidant, an advisor, someone you could trust - she was a friend, and she was ready.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Dollie Garrett; brother, Jay Henry Garrett; sisters, Ola Lee Garrett and Inez Garrett Beasley.

She leaves to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services were held Saturday, February 27, 2010 at noon at Friendship Baptist Church, Bobo Community, Tenaha, Texas with Reverend C.L. Richard officiating and Reverend Rayford Carraway, eulogist. Interment was a Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Tenaha, Texas.

Services entrusted to Community Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

03/03/2010

Mrs. Vena Brown 99, longtime resident of the Blackjack Community in Nacogdoches County, Texas, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 3, 2010, in Nacogdoches.

Vena was born to Sarah (Warr) Holloway and George Alphus Holloway on July 22, 1910, in the Ironosa Community in Shelby County, Texas. She had lived in the Chinquapin Community in San Augustine County with her family many years ago, and was a loving homemaker being a very loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother to her children, and grandchildren. She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in the Blackjack Community in Nacogodoches County.

Funeral Services will be on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, with interment following in the Attoyac Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas

Rev. Freeman Bryant will officiate at the service.

Her survivors include: Sons: Archie Brown of Tuscumbia,Alabama; Alfred Brown of Houston; Daughter: Ivern Shaw of Nacogdoches; Sons: Lenard Brown of Center,Harley Brown of Longview, Paul Brown of Garrison, Wayne Brown of Nacogdoches, Clarence Brown of Nacogdoches and Nolan Brown of Nacogdoches. Also she is survived by numerous grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Jake Brown, Daughter: Mattie Doyen, Sons: Norris Brown and Morris Brown, and a Daughter: Ruth Brown

Pallbearers will be Clayton Brown, Clinton Brown, Jerry Brown, Robert Holloway, Buddy Holloway, and Patrick Shaw; Honorary Pallbearers will be: Randall Metteauer and Bryan Metteauer

Visitation will be Saturday evening, March 6, 2010, from the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia, St., San Augustine, Texas.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

03/02/2010

Ruth Alton Triana, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born April 23, 1932 in Nacogdoches to Richard Nelson and Mollie Heironimus Nelson.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Mary Lyles & husband Gene of Nacogdoches
Margaret Triana & James Martin of Joaquin

Sons:
Jerry Rankin of Nacogdoches
Ricky Rankin of Las Vegas, Nevada
Kenneth Triana of Starr, South Carolina
Gary Triana of Nacogdoches
John Milton Triana & wife Lori of Joaquin

Twelve Grandchildren

Thirteen Great Grandchildren

Preceded by:
Husband, John Triana

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

Kathy Rowles, 49, of Center, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born January 28, 1961 in Center to Dale Ivan Rowles and Katharine Elaine Ross Rowles.

Mrs. Rowles has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 9:00 am, Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Joaquin with Bro. Mike Oliver officiating.

She is survived by:

Husband, Dallas Moles of Center

Daughter, Mandy Rowles of Jacksonville, Florida

Brother, Kenneth Rowles of Center

Sisters:
Valarie Johnson of Vidor
Sheila Wallace of Vidor

Mother, Elaine Rowles of Vidor

Also numerous other relatives, and a host of friends.

Preceded by:
Father, Dale Ivan Rowles

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

Joyce Eaves Windham, 75, of Center, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010. She was born August 2, 1934 in Center to William Allen Eaves and Odell Spann Eaves. Mrs. Eaves was a member of Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. David Proctor and Bro. Don Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be James Daniels, Cory Weldon, Donnie Johnson, Ray Tindol, Charles Walker, Dale Hite, and Cory Aston.

She is survived by:

Husband, Pete Windham of Center

Sons
Greg Windham & wife Pam of Gary
Steve Windham & wife Selena of Center

Grandchildren:
Justin Windham & wife Carol
Kelly Duszik & husband Will

Great Grandchildren:
Kourtney Duszik
Kaylee Windham

Sister, Billie Davis & husband Charles of Center

Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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

03/01/2010

Allen Glenn Hartley, age 71, of Nacogdoches passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010.

Services will be at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening, March 3, 2010 at Hawthorn Funeral Home

Mr. Allen Glenn Hartley was born July 11, 1938 in Panola County, Texas to the late Gertrue Creech Hartley Reeves of the Galloway Community and the late William Thomas Hartley, Jr. of Carthage, Texas. Allen was a graduate of Carthage High School with the class of 1958. He served his country willingly and proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army retiring after 30 years of faithful service with the rank of Major. He also retired from the city of Nacogdoches Water Department and the Nacogdoches Post Office. He loved his Country, his family, traveling all over the world making many friends along the way, fishing and hunting and visiting with his many friends. One of the most resent highlights of his life was attending the 50th reunion of his High School graduation visiting with his many friends of his past. Mr. Hartley was a member of the Masonic Lodge #579 of Columbus, Georgia, achieving the status of Master Mason. He was a kind gentle man, loving husband, father and grand father that will be greatly missed. .

Survivors Include:
Loving wife of 46 years: Mary Ruth Welch Hartley of Nacogdoches formerly of Carthage, Texas.
Children: Dana Jones Hartley
Stephanie Driver
William Thomas Hartley, III all of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren: Jennifer Jones Murphy and husband Wade of Lufkin, Karen Elizabeth Jones and Zachery
Allen Driver of Nacogdoches
Great Grandchildren: Hunter Murphy and Madison Murphy of Lufkin
Sister: Jeanette Carter and husband Daniel of the Galloway Community
Numerous nieces, nephews and special cousins.

THE BODY WILL LIE IN STATE: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Hawthorn Funeral Home.
THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS: 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday night at Hawthorn Funeral Home.

Rodney Lynn Cooper, 53, of Orange, died Sunday, February 28, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Rev. Johnny Harrison of First Christian Church of Sour Lake.

A graveside service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Duncan Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Born in Orange, Texas on July 16, 1956, Rodney was the son of Earnest Edgar Cooper and Ruth Jeanette Duncan. Rodney wworked as a driller on a drilling rig and loved hunting, fishing canoeing, camping, and rebuilding computers. Rodney deeply loved his family, grandchildren and family pets.

He was preceded in death by his parents: and brother, David Eugene Cooper.
Rodney is survived by his wife of 24 years, Carol Cooper; daughter adn son-in-law, Alisha and Jerry Utley of Silsbee; and son Davey Cooper of Bonham.

Also surviving are his grandchildren, Zackary Wayne Utley; and sisters and brother-in-law, Earnestine and Lonnie Peveto of Orange, Peggy and Tommy Snider of Oranger, Barbara and Eddie Head of Orangefield, Teresa Whittaker of Orange and Shelia Barber of Orange.

Serving as pallbearers will be Davey Cooper, Jerry Utley, Jared Head, Corey Head, Chris Kyle and Eugene Trumble.

Reba January James, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at her residence.

Her wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this time.

She was born October 6, 1932 to Condy and Maude (Evers) January. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Daughters of 1812, and the Daughters of the Confederacy, where she served as an officer in each organization. She was very active in the Shelby County Historical Society and she also spent much time with the renovation of the Shelby County Court House and in research for the Shelby County Museum.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Condy & Maude January, Husband, Donald James, Grandson, Brian McDonough and Brother, Doyle January.

She is survived by:
Daughter:
Terri Lynn McDonough of Center
Granddaughter:
Megan Brooke McDonough of Japan
Sister:
Wanda Ramsey of Beaumont

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas

Nicky Leon Rushing, 55, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Houston. Nicky was born in Center, Texas February 19, 1955, the son of Albert and Dura Mae Wheeler Rushing.

Nicky was a graduate of Center High School and went on to graduate from Stephen F. Austin. He taught school for over thirty-two years, spending the last twenty-eight of them at Hardin Middle School teaching science and computers. Nicky loved to ride motorcycles as well as work and repair computers.

He was preceded in death by his brother Albert Earl Rushing. He leaves behind his devoted wife of twenty-seven years Donna L. Rushing of Hardin, his beloved son, Andrew Phillip Rushing of Hardin, parents Albert and Dura Mae Rushing, brother Bill and wife Joann Rushing, sisters Francine and husband Don Gardner, Jeannie Runnells, Anita and husband Larry Jackson, Sherry and husband Charles Parks all of Center. In addition he leaves numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Nicky will be held Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 5-8pm at Allison Funeral Service, 1101 N. Travis Liberty, Texas. A service will be held Monday, 4PM, March 1, 2010, at Hardin Baptist Church, Hardin, Texas. On Tuesday March 2, 2010 a funeral service will be held at 2PM, at Old Salem Missionay Baptist Church in Center, Texas with burial to follow in Old Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Friends and family may send their condolences online to www.allisonfuneralservice.com

Dale Copelin, age 54, of Center, passed away Saturday evening February 27, 2010 in Center. He was born October 7, 1955 in Tyler Texas to Rayford Ewing Copelin and Margarett Dale Honea Copelin.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 1, 2010 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral Services will be 2:00pm Tuesday March 2, 2010 at the Watson and Sons chapel with Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be

Charles Barr, Mike Johnson, Bernard Metcalf, Terry Waldon, Clay Warren, and Paul Castillo.

Survivors include:

Wife:
Shonia Copelin of Center

Sons:
Cade Copelin of Center
Adam Copelin of Center

Daughter:
Jessica Greer & B.J. of San Augustine

Grandchildren:
Savannah Copelin
Jorden Bollier
Cassidy Greer

Brother:
Rayford Copelin & Alese of Center

Nephews:
Cameron Copelin & Stephanie of Center
Josh Windham of Bossier City
Colton Norton of Center
Caleb Norton of Center

Niece:
Kasie Waller of Center
Jennifer Sims of Shelbyville

Sister in law:
Lisa and Randy Robertson of Center
Tammie and Scott Jacobs of Woden

Brother in law:
Rodney Waller of San Augustine

Mother in law:
Maxie and Keith Chumley of San Augustine

Proceeded in death by:
Father, Rayford Ewing Copelin
Mother, Margarett Dale Honea Copelin

Marty Doyle Bradshaw, 49, of Houston, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Houston. He was born July 31, 1960 in Center to Barney Doyle Bradshaw and Bobbye Ann Adams Bradshaw. Mr. Bradshaw was a member of the New Hope Congregation Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm, Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, March 1, 2010 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Verner officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.

Pallberarers will be Gary Frame, Jim Collins, David Adams, John Frame, Pete Andrews and Kevin L. Jones.

Survivors include:
Mother: Bobbye Emory and husband Bruce of Center
Son: Adam Doyle Bradshaw of Houston
Sisters: Sheila Bradshaw Jones and husband Kevin of Center and Dawn Collins and husband James of Center.

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Sally Bradshaw, Father Doyle Bradshaw, Grandparents Clayter and Fannie Adams, John and Essie Bradshaw.

Reolus Stevens, 89, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at her home. She was born December 8, 1920 in the Paxton community to Alvie George Thompson an Bertha Mae Coyle Thompson. She attended Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin. Mrs. Reolus Stevens was a full time mother and a Homemaker.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm, Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Monday, March 1, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Stevens, Scott Ramsey, Daniel Alford, Jeremy McDaniel, Marty McDaniel, Ken Alford, David Lee Stevens, Zac McDaniel, Holden Cummings and Chris Ramsey.

She is survived by:
Sons:
George Stevens and wife Nancy of Joaquin, Texas
Olan B. Stevens of Joaquin, Texas

Daughter:
Gay Alford and husband Darrell of Joaquin, Texas

10 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
3 Great Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Jimmie Haight of Joaquin, Texas
Clydia May Lawson and husband Tommy of Joaquin, Texas
Diann Smith and husband Jerry of Joaquin, Texas

A number of Nieces and Nephews along with many sister-in-laws and a host of family and friends.

Pereceded in death by
Husband Olan Stevens, 3 Brothers and 1 Sister

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

Margaret Prycer Eakin, 94 years old, passed away February 27, 2010 at her home in Timpson, Tx. surrounded by her family. The family will welcome friends and loved ones on Monday, March 1st, to the rosary and visitation at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Services will be held at St. Mary Epiphany Catholic Mission, Timpson, on Tuesday, March 2nd, at 10:00am. The requiem mass will be celebrated by Father Jose Luis, Father Dev., and Father Basil. Burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery, Timpson.

Mrs. Eakin was born on October 25, 1915 in Ragley, Tx. to Andy & Minnie Beasley Prycer. She was a member of St. Mary Epiphany Catholic Mission Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, J. Herbert Eakin. She is survived by:
Son, John Prycer Eakin and Bootsie Eakin of Lufkin, Tx.
Daughter, Rebecca Eakin Simmons and husband, John Earl of Freeport, Tx.
Daughter, Janeice Eakin Carrington and Billy Carrington of Timpson, Tx.
Son, Tony Eakin and wife, Maureen of Terrell, Tx.
Son, Gregory Eakin and wife, Nancy of Longview, Tx.
Daughter, Monica Eakin Fitzgerald and husband, Brad of Timpson, Tx.
11 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren
Sister, Lettie Prycer Crausby and husband, Howard of Artesia, New Mexico.
Sister-in-law, Gloria Stilley Eakin of Kingwood, Tx.

Pallbearers (Grandsons): Joe Carrington, Bubba Carrington, Troy Eakin, Eric Simmons, Chris Carrington,
John Paul Packard, Luke Packard, and James Eakin
Honorary Pallbearers: Margie Massey, Junior Sparks
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the John Herbert & Margaret Eakin Memorial Scholarship Fund at Texas State Bank of Timpson and St. Mary Epiphany Catholic Mission Church building fund in care of Janeice Carrington of Timpson, Tx.
Margaret Prycer Eakin was one of 11 children born to Andy & Minnie Beasley Prycer. She attended boarding school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Marshall, Tx. She later moved to Jacksonville, Tx. where she graduated high school and assisted her mother in running the Prycer Dairy. Her mother moved the family to Timpson, where Margaret met the man she would marry, John Herbert Eakin. The two were married December 24, 1936 in Nacogdoches, Tx. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The couple celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in 1997. Margaret was a wife, mother, grandmother, and worked many years at Timpson ISD as a teacher’s aide and librarian. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, crocheting, was an avid reader, hosting family reunions, and collecting red dishes.

To convey condolences or to register on line, please visit www.taylorfh.net.