11/30/07

Lynn Westbrook, 61, of Garrison passed away Friday, November 30, 2007 at her home. She was born December 26, 1945 in Carthage to Regan Dale Ware and Lillian Margreet Walker Ware. Ms. Westbrook was a member of Mt. Union Freewill Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 2, 2007 at Garrison Funeral Home with Bro. James Edwards and Elizabeth Curbow officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Nacogdoches County. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Garrison Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Donald Rankin, Tim Melton, William Westbrook, Seth Westbrook Cody Westbrook and Tracy Cook. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Westbrook, Tabitha Smelley, Amanda Westbrook, Brittany Westbrook, Destiny Westbrook and Kaitlyn Westbrook.

Survivors include:

Sons:

Raymond Dee “Bubba” Westbrook, Jr. of Garrison

Billy Wade Westbrook & wife April of Garrison

Daughter-in-Law, Christine Michelle Westbrook Christian of Garrison

Grandchildren:

William Ray Westbrook, Amanda Kathleen Westbrook, Brittany LeAnn Westbrook, Destiny Nicole Westbrook, Kaitlyn Deshae Westbrook, Tabitha Loretta Smelley, Seth Wade Westbrook, Cody Lee Westbrook, Jacob Ray Westbrook, Morgan Michelle Christian

Great Grandchildren, Brent Baker and Alaina Baker

Sister, Betty Curbow of Nacogdoches

Brothers:

Dale Ware of Tenaha

Wimp Ware & wife Regina of Cushing

Also a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Raymond “T-Mo” Westbrook

Son, Winifred “Bo” Westbrook

Parents, Reagan Dale Ware and Lillian Margreet Walker Ware

Granddaughter, Janice Lynn Smelley

Sister, Velma Church

Brother, Billy Ware

In lieu of flowers, donations can me made to Hospice of Deep East Texas, 907 Mound Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961.

Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas.

11/29/07

Mahon “Red” Graves, Jr., 73, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at a Houston hospital. He was born September 26, 1934 in Timpson to Mahon Graves, Sr. and Ella Borders Graves. “Red” loved to fish and camp.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Kenneth Verner officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, November 30, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Survivors include:

Wife, Mary Graves of Tenaha

Sons:

Bob Graves & wife Teresa of Joaquin

Joseph Graves & fiance Kaylee of Tenaha

James Michael Decker of Houston

Daughters:

Jackie Lovejoy & husband Mike of Rio Vista

Brenda Whittlesey & husband Mike of Center

Kendra Arnold & husband Joseph of Tenaha

Grandsons:

Roy Glenn Spinks & wife Carrie of Waco

John Spinks & wife Teresa of Riesel

Granddaughters:

Crystal Koltonski & husband Matt of Center

Gina Graves of Center

Great Grandson, Jesse Gay of Center

Great Granddaughter, Molly Spinks of Riesel

Brother, Wayne Boozier of Houston

Sisters:

Jean Kendricks of Houston

Barbara Whitton of Grapeland

Mother-in-Law, Jerry Alford of Center

Mother-in-Law, Susie Alford of Center

Special Nephew, James Earl Edison, Wife, Tami and baby "Turtle"

Also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Mahon Graves, Sr. and Ella Borders Graves

Sisters, Mary Ross, Marie Hopson and Joyce Gatton

Brother, Buster Graves

Father-in-Law, James Alford

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Katie Dian Vaughn, 31, of Huxley, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at her home. She was born January 12, 1976 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Larry Douglas Vaughn and Dian Lee Vaughn. Katie was a 1994 graduate of Joaquin High School. She was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church and was very involved in Walk For Life.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Wayne Bickley and Bro. Luke Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Permenter Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, November 30, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Survivors include:

Son, Chase Vaughn of Huxley

Parents, Larry & Dian Vaughn of Huxley

Brothers:

Doug Vaughn of Huxley

Dale Vaughn & wife Kim of Huxley

Sister, Tracy Anderson & husband Duane of Carthage

Nephew, Jessie Vaughn of Huxley

Nieces:

Mackenzie Geryk of Huxley

Jordan Anderson of Carthage

Meagan Anderson of Carthage

Grandmother, Billie Ruth Permenter of Huxley

Grandmother, Hazel Vaughn of Huxley

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

Preceded in death by:

Grandfather, Jack Vaughn

Grandfather, Tom Lee

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

11/28/07

Eva Joy Baker, 84, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, TX. She was born October 21, 1923 in Neuville, TX. Eva Joy was a homemaker who loved to cook and take care of others. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Texas City, TX.

Eva Joy is preceded in death by her husband Robie Baker. She is survived by two sons, Dan Baker and wife Toni and Robie Kenneth Baker and wife Lynn; four grandchildren, Allen Baker, Teresa Baker, Jody Baker and Barbara Moser; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Moser, Brooklyn Moser, Luke Moser and Millie Baker.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at McClelland Community Cemetery in Center, TX.

Services are under the direction of Carnes Funeral Home, Texas City, Texas

Betty Spann Newton, 80, of Center, passed away Tuesday November 27, 2007, at Holiday Nursing Home.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday November 29, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Billy Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be Wednesday November 28, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born February 22, 1927 in Shelby County to William “Jack” and Marion (Screws) Spann. She was retired from Stanco Industries. Betty will be always remembered for her love of flowers and the beautiful landscaping that she created at Paradise Villa Apartments. She was a loving & devoted mother, grandmother and friend & will be missed by those who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her Parents Jack and Marion Spann, 2 Sons; Jerry Bob & Glenn Bailey, 3 Grandsons; Steven Glenn Bailey, Scott and Shannon Fleming, Sister, Laverne Spann & Brother, Pete Spann.

She is survived by:
Loving & Devoted Daughter:

Wanda Bailey Fleming & husband Scotty of Center

2 Granddaughters:
La Tonya Bailey Clark & husband Cody of Logansport, LA

Shea Fleming Swindler & husband Clay of Waco

6 Great Grandchildren:
Bailey Janssen US Army Stationed in Germany

Robin Glenn Janssen of Logansport, LA

Clayton Janssen of Logansport, LA

Caroline Shea Swindler of Waco

Alexis Fleming of Fisher, Indiana

Nicholas Fleming of Fisher, Indiana

Brother: Charles Spann of Center

Sister: Glenda Bennett & husband Ferrell of Center

Daughter-in-law:

Sue Bailey Monsour & husband Billy of Logansport, LA
Sister-in-law: Connie Spann of Center

Aunt: Bernice Davis of Houston

Special Friend: Shirley Shofner of Center

A Number of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, & Many Friends
Pallbearers:

Scotty Fleming Clay Swindler Cody Clark Mark Bonner

Dean Williams Bubba Janssen Roger Noble

Honorary Pallbearers:

Clayton Janssen Billy Monsour

A Special Thanks to the Staff of Holiday Nursing Home for their love & care they gave mother during her final days.

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

Lois Allison Renfro, age 90, of Longview, Texas, formerly of Timpson, Texas services will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 29, 2007, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Sammy Eldredge officiating. Interment will be in Waterman Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. Mrs Renfro passed away at Whispering Pines Nursing Home, Longview, Texas on November 27, 2007.

Lois Renfro was born in the Waterman Community of Shelby County, Texas, on September 19, 1917 to parents George W. and Lizzie (Abbott) Allison. She attended school in Joaquin, Texas, and was employed at Shelby General Hospital in Center, Texas, as a nurses' aide. She was married to Marshall Renfro in April, 1940, and was a member of the Timpson Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include: son Johnny Renfro and wife Louise of Timpson, daughter, Marcia Kesterson and husband Hollis of Longview; daughter -in-law Gerry Powdrill of Timpson; 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Mrs. Renfro was preceded in death by parent, husband Marshall Renfro, and grandson Michael Eldridge.

Donations may be made to Timpson Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 336, Timpson, Texas 75975

Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.

11/26/07

Clinton Claybrook Shirley, age 88, of Dickinson, TX, passed away Monday November 26, 2007 at his residence.

He was born January 18, 1919 in the logging town of Sweetville, Louisiana to Joseph Jackson and Ethel May Shirley.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Graveside Service will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday December 1, 2007 at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelbyville, TX

Among his survivors include:

Son: Allen Shirley & wife Cristina of Dickinson,TX

Two daughters; Camilla Pierce and husband Richard and Diane Stafford-Munoz and husband Greg.

His five grandchildren; Austin Shirley, Xanthe Shirley, Britt Pierce, Gina Bradley, Jennifer Shoquist-SanLuis; six great-grandchildren; Lindsay Simmons, Cameron Liem, Ben SanLuis, London SanLuis, and twins Josh and Jake Pierce and his siter Bonnie Herring.

In lieu of flowers memorials in his memory may be made to Hospice Care Team Inc., 1708 Amburn, Suite C, Texas City, Texas 77591-2436

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

Bertie Stanley, 104, of Center, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007 at a San Augustine nursing home. She was born May 10, 1903 in Dequincy, Louisiana to James McBride and Martha Simmons McBride. Ms. Stanley was a member of Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Carol Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Spann’s Chapel Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, November 26, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Marie Long of Center

Son, Bobby Stanley & wife Reecie of Center

Twenty Grandchildren, Thirty Nine Great Grandchildren, Six Great Great Grandchildren.

Sister, Maud Bucklew of San Augustine

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Ira “Dock” Stanley

Sons, John P. Stanley, Ruben E. “Bill” Stanley, Walter R. “Jack” Stanley, Eugene Stanley

Daughter, Dorothy Stanley Conway Foster

Granddaughter, Rebecca Stanley Noland

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

11/25/07

Dennis Freeman of Logansport, Louisiana went to be with our Lord Friday, November 23, 2007 after a heroic battle with cancer. He loved his family so dearly that he fought until the end. Dennis was born the youngest of six boys to Britt Annie and L.L. Freeman in Joaquin, Texas on April 23, 1940.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, J.C. Freeman and Travis Freeman. Along with his family, he most loved God and his church, his town, and the residents of this area.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 46 years, Katherine Thomas Freeman, who never left his side, his daughters Susan Simmons and husband Steve of Frisco, Texas, Kathy Alger and husband Billy, and Pam Freeman, all of Logansport. He has five beloved grandchildren who were the light of his life: Bryce, Craig and Aaron Alger, Sean Simmons and Ava Katherine Vowell. He is also survived by his three brothers, Billy Freeman and wife Margaret of Tenaha, Texas, Dale Freeman and wife Vanda of Rockport, Texas, Charles Freeman and wife Francis Ruth of Frisco, Texas. Other survivors are brother-in-law, Norrell Thomas and wife Tommie of San Augustine, Texas, sister-in-law, Barbara Peterson and husband Al of Benton, mother-in-law Mrs. Norrell Thomas of Logansport, and many nieces and nephews.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Logansport, singing in the choir until he was no longer able.

Dennis was a graduate of Northwestern State University and owned Freeman Insurance Agency, working as an independent insurance agent for nearly 40 years.

Dennis was a leader throughout his life, working constantly to better his town and community. He served as Mayor of Logansport for 23 years, charter president of the Logansport Lions Club, Logansport Chamber of Commerce, Logansport Development Corporation, and Logansport Athletics Booster Club. He was long-time member of the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce.

As Mayor, Dennis was instrumental in securing many grants for water, streets, sewage, parks and local government. He also helped to establish the first fire district in the parish, sponsored local EMT training, which led to the establishment of an ambulance district in the parish. He served as District Vice President of the Louisiana Municipal Association, Vice Chairmen of the Coordinating Development Corporation, board member of the Sabine River Authority, member of the steering committees that helped develop Mundy Landfill for DeSoto Parish and the Alternative School Program for DeSoto Parish schools, and was on the Board of Directors for the Bank of Logansport. Just before his death, Dennis was working with the DOTD from Texas and Louisiana to build new bridges and highways between the two states.

He was true public servant, Christian, father, husband, and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and the town of Logansport.

Visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church of Logansport Sunday, November 25 from 4:00 to 6:00. Funeral services will be held at the church Monday, November 26 at 3:00 officiating will be Kemper Smith. Burial will be at the Logansport City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ronald McBride, Larry Bagley, Porter Dowling, Tom Thompson, Mike Parker, King Vidler, John Garmany and Rex Clark.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Lewis Bryant, Glen Price, Quinn Dillard, Max LeComte, Ken Hendrickson, Harold Cornett and Curtis McCune.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the First United Methodist Church of Logansport, God's Food Pantry of Logansport, the American Cancer Society, or St. Jude Hospital.
Published in the Shreveport Times on 11/25/2007.

11/24/07

Raymond Jack Fuller, 74, of Center, passed away Saturday November 24, 2007 in Panola County.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday November 27, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn & Bro. Tracy Wright officiating. Military Graveside Service will follow at Sardis Cemetery under the direction of VFW Post 8904.
Visitation will be Monday November 26, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
He was born May 25, 1933 to Johnny and Sarah Martha (Miller) Fuller. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Center. He owned and operated Fuller Tree Services for a number of years. He served in the US Army.
He is preceded in death by parents Sarah Martha & Johnny Joseph Fuller, wife Alice Graham Fuller, Brother Darwin Lawson Fuller and Sister and Brother-in-law Mary & Homer Smith.
He is survived by:
Sons:
Johnny Fuller Sr. & wife Rose of Center
Jimmy Nash & wife Donna of Timpson
Daughters:
Darlene Porter & husband Joe of Center
Charlene Channel & husband Steve of Center
Grandchildren:
Johnny Jr. & fiance’ Marlena, Josh, Christina, & Justin Fuller
Joseph, Kevin, Stephanie, Crystal, & Marissa Nash
Jody Porter
Clifton Porter & wife Kristie
Shane Channel & wife Christina
Stevie Channel
Great Grandchildren:
Brooklyn, Levi, Cody and Dillon Porter
Matthew, Colby, Hayley, Brandon, & Allysa Channel
Tristen & Skyler Nash, Jake Smith, Emilie Rojas, & Abbie Juaraz
Sister: Sharon Dayton & husband Don of Trinity
Sister-in-law: Sylvia Fuller of Center
Special Friend: Kurtis Couglar
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Pallbearers: Johnny Fuller, Jr., Kurtis Couglar, Trey Addison, John Parks, Phil Hennigan, Jake Lavigne
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

Mrs. Christine Waller, 78, of Center, passed away Friday November 23, 2007 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday November 26, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sam Roe and Bro. Marion Huckaby officiating. Burial will follow at Neuville Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday November 24, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday November 25, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born December 23, 1928 in Shelby County to Caywood and Lona Bailey. She was a member of Neuville Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her Parents Caywood and Lona Bailey, Husband Sid Waller, Great Granddaughter Katherine Duffey, 2 Sisters Jettie Andrews and Rosene Andrews, 2 Brothers Dick Herman Bailey and George Bailey.

She is survived by:

Daughter: Lona Risinger & husband Jerry of Orange

Son: Bobby Waller & wife Angela of Center

Son: Lamech Waller & wife Michelle of Center

Grandchildren:

Cheryl & Tracy Lummus of Deweyville, TX

Pam & Faron Wilson of Orangefield, TX

Janette Duffey of Orange, TX

Nicole & Chris Woodall of Beaumont, TX

Heather Waller of Center

Bradley Waller of Center

Erica Waller of Center

Bryan Waller of Center

Briana Waller of Center

JoAnna Waller of Center

Clayton Waller of Center

Bryce Waller of Center

Great Grandchildren:
Jerry Wayne Kibodeaux of Orange

Candice & Mark Steele of Virginia

Amanda Kibodeaux of Orangefield, TX

Justin Lummus of Deweyville, TX

Shannon and Logan Duffey of Orange, TX

Kayla and Kendra Wilson of Arkansas

Sydney Laine Neuwirth of Center

Sister:

Ethel & Johnny Glee of Center

2 Brothers:

Billy Earl & Carrie Bailey of Center

James Thomas Bailey of Center

Pallbearers:

Tracy Lummus, Faron Wilson, Chris Woodall, Bradley Waller

Bryan Waller, Jerry Wayne Kibodeaux, & Justin Lummus

Honorary Pallbearers:
James “Hooper” Waller & Jerry Risinger

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

Margarette McCary, 93, of Center, passed away Friday, November 23, 2007 at a Center nursing home, She was born April 8, 1914 in Orlando, Flordia to Henry Tyner and Ruby Lee Johns Tyner.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Old Mt. Zion Cemetery in Center with Bro. Jimmy Carroll officiating.

Survivors include:
Daughter, Sue Emanis and husband Gary Bruce of Center
Son, Lewis Williams and wife Irene of Sebring, Flordia
Granddaughters, Jolene Pearce and Leo Belrose of Center and Candy Myers and husband Chuck of Mobile, Alabama.
Four grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by; Husband, Billy McCary, Son, Hugh Whitehead, Great Granddaughter, Destiny Holloway and Two Brothers and One Sister.

Services are under the direction of Watson and Sons Funeral Home .

11/23/07

Virginia “Genny” Daughtery, 60, of Douglas formerly of Melrose, passed away Thursday November 22, 2007 at her resident.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday November 28, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Elbert Jones officiating with burial to follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Visitation will be Tuesday November 27, 2007 starting at 11:00 a.m.

She was born February 12, 1947 in Shelby County to Eugene and Lelia Elvie (Askew) Jones. She was of the Baptist.

She is preceded in death by her Parents Eugene & Lela Jones and her Husband James Daughtery.

She is survived by:
5 children:

Theresa Miles & husband Tim of Douglas

James Daughtery of Woden

Lisa Key of Kingtown

Joe Daughtery of Woden

Dennis Daughtery of Etoile

11 Grandchildren
2 Brothers:

Elbert Jones & wife Patsy of Carthage

Jimmy “Bo” Jones of Center

2 Sister:

Daisy Jones of Center

Lou Ann Peeler & husband Ricky of Silsbee

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers:
Tim Miles Dennis Daughtery Joe Daughtery

James Daughtery Leonard Williams Larry Williams

Kenny Williams

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

11/22/07

John P. Smith, age 73, of Tenaha, passed away (Wednesday), November 21, 2007 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Keith Keele officiating, burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be Saturday November 24, 2007 starting at 1:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born September 16, 1935 to Albert & Era (Haley) Smith. He was a member of the Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha.

He is preceded in death by Partents Albert & Era Smith, Son, Bobby Smith, 2 Sisters, Edna Baker and Laverne Ballard.

He is survived by:
Wife of 55 years, Nellie jean Conway Smith of Tenaha
Children, Barbara Spinks of Livingston, Texas, Paul Smith of Tennessee Colony, Texas, and Linda Casper & husband, Dennis of Tenaha.
Sister, Patsy Smith of Logansport, La.
4 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren

Pallbearers will be : Ronnie Gearman, Rusty Wilson, Clarence Casper, Jackie Eaves, Ronnie Samford, Billy Lynn Wilson and Frank Casper.

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

Mr. Smith's home was in Tenaha.

Funeral Services are pending at Mangum Funeral Home.

11/21/07

Marie Scott, 72, of Center will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, with Pastor Michael Hale officiating. She will be laid to rest at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin, Texas

Marie was called to glory on Wednesday, November 21, 2007. She passed away in the warmth of her home, enveloped in love by Bo, her children and family.

She was born on March 26, 1935 in San Augustine and was a 1953 graduate of Center High School and made Center her home for the majority of her life.

Marie was preceded in death by:

First husband, Erwin L. Glaze

Daughter Cindy Cox

Son, Jeff Glaze

Step-Daughter, Lisa Byrnes

Parents, Clyde and Fannie Lyles

Sister, Betty Joy Murdock

She is survived by:

Husband, A.M. “Bo” Scott of Center

Daughter, Terry Glaze Hughes & husband Eddie of Dequeen, Arkansas

Son, Stephen L. Glaze & wife Sue of Dequeen, Arkansas

Step-Son, Larry Scott & wife Pat of Tomball

Grandchildren:

Brandy Cox Pederson, Tiffany Cox Pope, Shane Hughes and Tasha Glaze

Step-Grandchildren:

Chris, Jay, Trey, Bo Buster, Angela, Amy, Amanda, Kris & Lacy

Sixteen Great Grandchildren

Sisters:

Sue Kasper & husband Jim of Port Neches

Melba Eaves & husband Leonard of Center

Alice Hjelmstrom & husband Bob of Prescott, Arizona

Gloria Stendahl & husband Mark of Magnolia

Also numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Clemon Franklin Moore, 81, of Center, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born June 17, 1926 in Shelby County, Texas to Ed Moore and Loddie Manshack Moore. Mr. Moore was a member of Central Baptist Church in Center and served in the US Army.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, November 23, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Chapel in Center with Bro. Donny Dotson officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Survivors include:

Wife, Carolyn Moore of Center

Daughters:

Bonnie Sims of Huxley

Cynthia Moore of Center

JoAnn Williams of Center

Sons:

Billy Frank Moore of Center

Jeffrey Blacksher of Nacogdoches

Rusty Blacksher of Westville, Illinois

Franklin Moore of Carthage

Jimmy Moore of Huxley

Joe Glenn Moore of Center

Jerry Moore of Houston

Grandsons:

Gilbert Bearden of Tenaha

William Faust of Huxley

Jeffrey Barbee of Houston

Billy Moore of Bedias

Timothy Ray Moore of Logansport

Jimmy Moore of Huxley

Reuben Soto of Joaquin

Jacob Soto of Garrison

Christopher Williams of Center

Michael Moore of Center

Eric Lynn Moore of Houston

Nicholas Wayne Moore of Houston

Granddaughters:

Christine Moore of Center

Mary Moore of Center

Michelle Gann of Sulphur Springs

Megan Moore of Shelbyville

Crystal Soto of San Angelo

Rachel Williams of Center

April Moore of Center

Also numerous great grandchildren

Preceded in death by Parents, Ed Moore and Loddie Manshack Moore

Numerous Brothers & Sisters

11/20/07

Services are pending for Infant, Maria Angeles Ramirez-Gonzalez daughter of Agustina Ramirez Gonzalez and Agustin Ramirez-Herrera

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

Dixie Sandlin DeSalvo, age 87, of Marrero, Louisiana died peacefully on Monday, November 12, 2007, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born November 9, 1920, in Tenaha, Texas, the daughter of the late Ivadelle Hayden Maxwell and Jack B. Sandlin. Her husband Nicholas F. "Mickey" DeSalvo preceded her in death. Dixie was co-owner and founder of DeSalvo's Bakery in Harvey, Louisiana. She was best known for her beautifully decorated, "one-of-a-kind" wedding cakes; many brides in the greater New Orleans area celebrated their marriage with a wedding cake designed by "Miss Dixie." She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Marrero and Calvary Baptist Church in Algiers. Dixie, a loving wife and mother will be greatly missed. She is survived by her four children: Denise M. DeSalvo, Deborah L. DeSalvo (W. Byron Holmes), Donna Rae Dean, and F. Michael DeSalvo (Genyth S. DeSalvo); grandsons: Michael E. DeSalvo and Matthew N. DeSalvo; and sister, Janie L. Creech. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: Norcross Cooperative Ministry, 2275 Mitchell Road, Norcross, Georgia 30071; 770-263-8268.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 11/15/2007.

Jeremy Curtis Wayne Owens, infant son of Brandie Owens, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2007 in Center.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at County Line Cemetery in Rusk County.

Survivors include:
Mother, Brandie Owens of Mansfield, Louisiana

Aunts:
Theresa Owens of Logansport, Louisiana
Tina Smith of Deadwood
Jamie Owens of Tenaha

Uncles:
Bryan Owens of Tenaha
Marvin Owens of Gary

Grandparents:
Marcella Simmons of Logansport, Louisiana
Marvin and Stacy Owens of Tenaha

11/19/07

Services for Evon B. Tomlin, Athens, Tx will be held Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 2:00 pm at LaRue Methodist Church under the direction of Gordon-Foster-Brown Funeral Home, Edwin McDaniels officiating. Interment will follow at LaRue Cemetery. Family and friends will be welcomed for visitation Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 6pm to 7pm at the funeral home.

Evon B. Tomlin was born in Shelby County, near Center, Texas, on January 4, 1919 to John and Bennie Beasley. She married Lukie O. Tomlin on May 23, 1936 and was the mother of two children. During her lifetime she was an active, life member and Past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star #1079 in Nederland. She also served as Past Matron in the Port Neches Eastern Star chapter. Mrs. Tomlin was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Nederland for over 50 years, but after moving to LaRue in 2001, she and her husband, Lukie Ol. Tomlin, joined LaRue United Methodist Church so they would have a church home close by. Mrs. Tomlin was a homemaker who was an excellent cook and who enjoyed sewing all of her life, until her ill health. When her children started high school, she went to work at Caldwell’s Seing and Fabric Shop in Nederland. She enjoyed selling fabric, making covered buttons and belts, and discussing sewing projects with her regular customers.

Mrs. Tomlin is survived by her two children, son, Marlong Tomlin and his wife, Cleo of LaRue, Texas, and daughter, Patsy Fowler and her husband, Alan of Palestine, Texas. She is also survived by one sister, Eva Jean Casto of Corpus Christi, Texas; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tomlin is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 65 years, Lukie O. Tomlin, 5 brothers and 2 sisters, and one grandson.

Honorary pallbearers are her grandsons and nephews.

Condolences may be emailed to the family at gfb@suddenlinkmail.com.

Services are under the direction of Gordon-Foster-Brown F.H., Athens, Tx.

C.J. “Frog” Mathews, age 88, of San Augustine, Texas died November 17, 2007 in San Augustine, Texas. He was born to Reece Mathews and Lizzie Mae Hagler on November 14, 1919 in Shelby County, Texas. He was co-founder and co owner of Mathews Construction in San Augustine and Jasper. Mr. Mathews served in the US Army during World War II and was a member of the VFW #9313 in San Augustine. He was a member of the American Legion, usher at First Baptist Church, San Augustine for many years, volunteer at Care and Share for years, and for years he supported the Athletic and Band Booster Clubs in San Augustine.

Services will be held on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, Texas with Rev. Rick Russell and Rev. Skipper Ederlan officiating. Mr Mathews will be buried at Liberty Hill Cemetary.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 18th at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Survivors:

Daughters and sons-in-law: Sharon and Charles Pollard of San Augustine, Texas
Liz and Dickey Morris of Jasper, Texas

Son: C. John Mathews, Jr. of San Augustine, Texas

Grandchildren: Melaney and Jamie Dickerson; Julie & Scott Martin; Natalie & Russell Payne; Jennifer & Jeremy Pedigo; Reece Mathews; Ryan Mathews; Allison Mathews

4 great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Long Mathews on July 11, 1993.

Parents: Reece & Lizzie, Mae Mathews
Brothers and sisters: Royce Mathews; Irene Wych; Julia Harris; Jennie Pearl Monroe; Aubry Mathews; Jim Mathews; LL Mathews; Ethel Smith; and Jessie Mathews

In charge of arrangements Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas

11/18/07

DL Battles, 83, of Center, passed away Sunday November 19, 2007.

Military Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday November 20, 2007 at White Rock Cemetery under the direction of VFW Post 8904 and officiated by his Nephew Jerry Chandler. Visitation will be Monday November 19, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home

He was born May 14, 1924 to Marvin and Della (Dillard) Battles. He served in the US Army during WWII.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Della Battles, Sons, Eddie Battles and Lynn Battles, Sister, Inis Chandler and Brother J.L. Battles

He is survived by:

Wife of 61 years:

Laverne Battles of Center

4 Children:

Patricia Massey & husband John of Center

Spencer Battles & wife Sue of Center

Helen Gangluff & husband Richard of Houston

Kirk Battles of Center

10 Grandchildren:

Angela Lovett, Christi Buck, Greg Arp,

Keely Battles

Randy Battles & Brad Battles

Shamarie Battles, Christopher Battles

Shonda Bryce and John Travis Thompson

16 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Thelma Bracken of Cordova, Nebraska

Brother: Clayton Battles & wife Georgia Lou of Henderson

Brother: Franklin D. Battles & wife Louise of Tyler

Pallbearers: Greg Arp Keely Battles Randy Battles Brad Battles

John Travis Thompson Christopher Battles

Honorary Pallbearers:

Jeff Smith Steven Buck Ryan Battles Justin Lovett

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

Lois (Sellman) Turner, 52, Alvin, Texas passed away Saturday, November 17, 2007 at her residence.

A Private Family Graveside is planned for 4 pm Monday November 19, 2007 at Sellman Family Cemetery in Shelbyville.

She was born April 1, 1955 in Houston, Texas to Henry Ennis and Jimmie Ruth (Phillips)Sellman. She was a member of Heights Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her father Henry Ennis Sellman Sr.

Local survivors include:
Mother, Jimmie Ruth Sellman of Shelbyville
Brother, Henry "Ennis" Sellman Jr. and wife Debbie of San Augustine
Nieces, Amanda and Ashely Sellman of San Augustine.

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.

Juanita Betz, 92, of Tomball formerly of Joaquin, passed away Saturday November 17, 2007 in Tomball.

Services will be 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday November 20, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be Tuesday November 20, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home from 7:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

She was born May 10, 1915 to James and Lottie Mae (Halbert) Adams. She was a member of Mims Baptist Church in Tomball, TX. She worked in sales for Henke-Pillot Food Market in Houston for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents James and Lottie Mae Adams and Husband Albert Betz

She is survived by:
2 Daughters:

JoAnn Barnett of Conroe, TX

Peggy Tatum of Huntsville, TX

3 Grandchildren:

Pamela & Bill Daniel of Conroe, TX
Ricky & Elizabeth Barnett of Conroe, TX

Sharon & Roy Smith of Tomball, TX

3 Great Grandchildren:

Jason & Vikki Daniel of Spring, TX

Tara & Lucas Levin of Baltimore, MD

Brittany Barnett of Conroe, TX

3 Great Great Grandchildren:

Scarlett Levin of Baltimore, MD

Isabella Levin of Baltimore, MD

Jackson Daniel

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

11/13/07

Willie Bue Blackstock, 95, of Center, passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at a Center nursing home. She was born January 10, 1912 in Shelby County to Tom Hammers and Pearl Squires Hammers. Ms. Blackstock was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church in Center.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Boster and Bro. Johnny Allen officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Pallbearers will be Kenneth Lout, Randolph Lout, Wilbur Lout and Dan Fleming.

Survivors include:

Husband Jimmy Blackstock of Center
Granddaughters: Amy Berry of Austin and Angie Berry of New York, New York.
Son in law: Ronnie Berry of San Augustine

Also a host of friends.
Preceded in death by Sisters, Lucille Fleming and Johnnie Golden, Daughter, Nancy Berry and Son, Jimmy Randall Blackstock.

11/12/07

Alice Joan Wheeler, 72, of Center, passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at a Center nursing home. She was born September 1, 1934 in Tennessee to Welsey and Ann Albright. Ms. Wheeler was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Don Murphree officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Donnie Wheeler, Jeryl Wheeler, John Wheeler, Jason Wheeler and Jacob Wheeler.

Survivors include:

Son, Donnie Wheeler & wife Ila of Center

Grandchildren:
Jeryl, John, Jason, Jenna and Jacob Wheeler

Brother, Jim Johnson & wife Mona of Houston

Also a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Robert Wheeler
Parents, Wesley and Ann Albright
One Brother, Two Sisters

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

11/10/07

James Clark Partin, 64, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2007 at a San Antonio hospital. He was born October 31, 1943 in Nacogdoches to Felix Partin, Sr. and Virgie Caroline Berry Partin. Mr. Partin graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler in 1962 and then served in the US Air Force from 1968-1972. He went on to get his BA in 1976 and then his Master’s in 1982, both from Stephen F. Austin University. Mr. Partin had been a coach, teacher and middle school principal at Tenaha ISD, before retiring in 2004. He also served on the Tenaha ISD school board. In 2005, Mr. Partin was given the Community Builder Award by the Masonic Lodge and Tenaha. He was named Tenaha Business Men’s Association Citizen of the Year in 2006. He was a member of The Tenaha Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Aubrey King and Charles Kilpatrick officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, November 12, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Pallbearers will be Ray Swint, Bo Morris, Raymond Jackson, Jr. Mike Ramsey, Raymond Jackson, Sr., Larry Williams and Doug Lane.

Survivors include:

Wife, Fran Partin of Tenaha

Daughters:

Kara Partin of Tyler

Libby Partin of Nacogdoches

Brother, Felix “Bearcat” Partin, Jr. & wife Sue of Center

Sister, Margie Kilpatrick & husband Charles of San Antonio

Sister-in-Law, Carolyn Faulkner of Baytown

Brother-in-Law, Larry Faulkner of Houston

Brother-in-Law & Sister-in-Law, Argyle & Margaret McLachlan of Houston

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

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Felix Partin, Sr. & Virgie Caroline Berry Partin

Sister, Johnnie Dale Partin Spies

11/08/07

Glenda Bright Cordova, 60, of Magnolia, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at a Tomball hospital. She was born November 18, 1946 in Center to Roy Bright and Essie Callender Bright. Ms. Cordova was of the Pentecostal faith.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Johnny Green officiating. Interment will follow at Campti Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, November 9, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Survivors include:

Daughters:

Jana Bellard & husband Kenneth Lake Charles, Louisiana

Julie Vaughn & husband Dale of Magnolia

Janice Whitten & husband Don of Grand Cane, Louisiana

Grandchildren:

Robin Bellard, Jadyn Vaughn, Shasta King & husband Shae, Colt Whitten & wife Patricia, and Zachary Whitten

Great Grandchildren:

Colin King & Skyler Whitten

Sister, Billie Holt of Center

Brother, Robert Bright & wife Jeanette of Center

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

Preceded in death by:

Husband: Lawrence Cordova

Parents, Roy Bright and Essie Callender Murphy

Brother, Earl Bright

John Spratley, 87, of Joaquin passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007 at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born January 28, 1920 in Van Buren, Missouri to John Harvey Spratley and Bidey Jane Middleton Spratley. Mr. Spratley was of the Pentecostal faith and served in the U.S. Army.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Bob Baggett officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, November 9 and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Pallbearers will be Horace Crutchfield, Kevin Crutchfield, Jeff Spratley, Phillip Crutchfield, Ronald Pugh and Perry Pugh.

Survivors include:

Wife, Josephine Spratley of Joaquin

Daughters:

Darnell Henson of Hallsville

Beverly Lewis of Killeen

Donna Brown of Ozarka, Arkansas

Leona Bryson of Longview

Son, Dennis Spratley of Longview

Six Step Children

10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild.

Sister, Audrey White of Phoenix, Arizona

Brothers:

Lowell Spratley of Dallas

Huey Spratley of San Diego, California

Preceded in death by:

Sisters, Mae Belsha, Grace Baggett and Zelma Baggett
Brothers, Luen Spratley and William Spratley

11/07/07.

Billy Joe Watson, 74, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born January 9, 1933 in Tenaha to Jasper Watson and Lizzie Mae Patterson Watson. Mr. Watson was a member of Old Home Baptist Church, where he also lead the singing.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 9, 2007 at Old Home Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Hollis Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Old Home Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Survivors include:

Wife, Delores S. Watson of Tenaha

Sons:

Billy Joe Watson, Jr. of Tenaha

John Watson & wife Wendy of Tenaha

Daughters:

Donna Rackley & husband Bill of Corpus Christi

Connie Burnett of Conroe

Thirteen Grandchildren, Eleven Great Grandchildren

Brothers:

Osborn Watson & wife Betty of Huntington

C.W. “Jack” Watson of Tenaha

Sisters:

Claudia Ray Watson Hairgrove & husband Billy of Tyler

Bobbie Ruth Watson Veatch & husband Dena of Shreveport

Sisters-in-Law:

Gloria Peacock Watson of Nacogdoches

Hilda Stilly Watson of Granberry

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Jasper Watson & Lizzie Mae Patterson Watson

Brothers, Dewey Watson & George Watson

Sister, Burnette Boyer

Brother-in-Law, Gil Boyer

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Old Home Church.

Billy Don Ross, 61, of Center, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at his home. He was born March 26, 1946 in Martinsville to Otis Ross and Ruth Barron Ross. Mr. Ross was a member of Nueville Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, November 9, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Marion Huckabee and Rev. Mike Bonney officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Steve Dudley, Jeremy Oliver, Randy Dean, Mike Oliver, Brian Hooper, Bobby Dean, Tommy Dean and Charles Elliott.

Survivors include:

Wife, Barbara Dean Ross of Center

Daughter, Michelle Linstead & husband Chris of Center

Son, Eric Lane & wife Patricia of Winfield, Louisiana

Sister, Elaine Ross of Vidor

Brothers:

Reed Ross & wife Yvonne of Longview

Glenn Ross & wife Ruth of Center

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

Special nephew, Kenneth Rowles of Center

Grandchildren:

Kevin, C.J., Michael, Bryan, Jakob, Thaniel and Samuel

11/06/07

Kenneth Ray Baker, 71, of Center passed away Monday, November 5, 2007 at his home. Mr. Baker was born November 11, 1935 in Joaquin to Ernest Osward Baker and Maudie Mae Moody Baker. He was a deacon and treasurer at Center Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Doug Stone and Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Cockrell, Brad Cockrell, Wayne Wood, Matt Wood, Jerry Lewis and Waylon Griffith. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Center Missionary Baptist Church

Survivors include:

Wife, Virginia Baker of Center

Daughter, Rhonda Brown & husband Burton of Center

Daughter, Mitzi Windham & husband Charles of Joaquin

Son, Barry Baker & wife Stella of Tenaha

Sister, Judy Agnew & husband Robert of Tenaha

Granddaughters:

April Gregston of Center

Taylor Kennedy of Joaquin

Grandsons:

Josh Baker of College Station

Justin Kennedy of Joaquin

Nephew, Michael Agnew of Tenaha

Niece, Shelly Swint of Tenaha

Also a number of step grandchildren, great nieces and great nephews.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Ernest Baker & Maudie Moody Baker

Brother, Donald Baker

Doris Oates, Gunter, 82, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, November 5, 2007 at a Center nursing home. Ms. Gunter was born October 1, 1925 in Center to E.C. Oates and Geneva Spurlock Oates. Ms. Gunter was a member of Willow Grove Community Church in Joaquin.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Mike Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, November 5, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Pallbearers will be Dale McCann, Randall Crump, Gary Henderson, Gene Harper, Vance Jordan, Bob Peddy, Ronnie Martin and Doug Hudson.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Sue Walker & husband Mark of Joaquin

Granddaughters:

Debbie Warlick & husband Chris of Pendergrass, Georgia

Stacy Durham of Houston

Great Grandsons:

Tatum & Will Warlick of Pendergrass, Georgia

Also a number of nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, E.C. & Geneva Oates

Husband, Harold Gunter

Son, Larry Durham

Granddaughter, Karen Fulmer

Sisters, Euthalia McCann, Alpha Holcomb, Etheline McMahon, Monie Martin, Jane Pridgen and Melba Henderson