11/30/09

Mary Belle Brice, 83, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009, at a Nacogdoches nursing home. She was born January 10, 1926 in Ada, Oklahoma to Ralph and Pearl Whiteside.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, with Rev. Carl Smith officiating.

She is survived by:

Son, Connor Brice of Sugarland

Daughter, Marilyn Bradshaw of Sugarland

Granddaughter, Jennifer Griffith of Houston

Grandson, Mark Bradshaw of Rome, Georgia

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Baker Brice

It is the family’s wishes that no flowers be sent. However, donations in Ms. Brice’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

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

Velma Oates, 92, passed away November 29, 2009, at her home in Center. She was born June 27, 1917 to William Major Watley and Maggie Murphy Watley in Liberty County. She was their only child. She married Roy Oates in 1934. They moved to Shelby County in 1940 to make their home near his family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside Services will be held at 3:00, Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, with Rev. Carl Smith officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Robin Davis, Felix Garffer, Roy Davis, Greg Garffer , and Tommy Gray.

Mrs. Oates is survived by:

Daughter, Sue Garffer and husband Raymond of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Son-in-law, James Davis and his wife Joyce of Center. Texas

Six Grandchildren:
Robin Davis and wife Jeannette of Plano, Texas
Roy Davis and wife Rebecca of Center, Texas
Jamie Wilkins and Husband Jimmy of Memphis, Tennessee
Gregory Garffer of Austin, Texas
Melissa Garffer of New Braunfels, Texas
Felix Garffer of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Six Great Grandchildren:
Joshua Davis and wife Sharon
Nicolle Davis
Christopher Davis and his wife Jennifer
Kara Justus and her husband Roger
Jaclyn Roberts and her husband Tom
JoAnna D’Ambrosio and her husband Brian

Five Great-great Grandchildren
Hannah Justus
Kaitlyn Justus
Candace Davis
Alexis Davis
Hunter Davis

Nephews and nieces who affectionately called her Aunt Tate.

Preceded by
Husband Eugene Roy Oates, March 23, 1993
Daughter Joan Davis, July 4, 2002

Those who wish to do so may contribute in her name to Heart’s Way Hospice of Northeast Texas, 1306 Pine Tree Rd., Longview, TX 75604

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

Memorial services for Mr. Paul Samford, age 88, of Carthage, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Thomasson officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in the V.A. Cemetery in San Antonio. Mr. Samford passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009, in Pensacola, Florida.

Paul Samford was born on November 27, 1920, in Tenaha, Texas, to William and Euna Samford. Mr. Samford served his country in the United States Air Force attaining the rank of CMSgt before retiring in 1970, after 29 years of service. He was a member of the Carthage Masonic Lodge #521. Mr. Samford was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carthage. He was preceded in death by his parents; a twin sister, Pauline Needham; and two brothers, Van and Harry Samford.

Mr. Samford is survived by two daughters, Paula Laritz of Pensacola and Debra Duke and husband J.E. of Carthage; one brother, Archie Morris Samford of Carthage; three grandchildren, Frankie Laritz of Pensacola, Angel Chapin of Roswell, New Mexico, and Dorothy Kozakowski of Chicago. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Mr. Samford.

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

11/28/09

Joe Jim Baldwin, 84 of Huxley, passed away Friday, November 27, 2009 in Nacogdoches. He was born December 27, 1924 in Panola County, Texas to Jep Baldwin and Bennie Harvilla Graves Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin served in the United States Army during the World War II and the Korean conflict.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Sonny Scarborough officiating. Interment will follow at Woods Cemetery in Shelby County.

He is survived by:

Wife, Cathye Baldwin of Huxley

Daughter: Rosanne Fetters and husband Skip of Madison, Wisconsin
Nancy Sheldon and husband David of Lynchburg, Virginia

Step-sons:
Bob Carmichael and wife Nikkola of Natick, Massachusetts
Russell Carmichael of Florence, Kentucky
Philip Carmichael and wife Jennifer of Austin

Grandchildren:
Austin B. Sheldon
Leigh Sheldon
Kyle M. Fetters

Step-grandchildren:
Nathan Carmichael
Eleana Carmichael
Talia Carmichael
Joshua Carmichael

Numerous cousins and other relatives
And a host of friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Jep and Bennie Baldwin
Wife, Novie Jean Baldwin
Brother, Ben Baldwin

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

Funeral services for Frank Leonard Summers, 90, of Timpson, TX, will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 30, 2009, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Nolan Ritchie and Bro. Cliff Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Heights Cemetery, Mt. Enterprise, TX. Rev. Summers passed away November 26, 2009, in Garrison Nursing Home, Garrison, TX.

Born July 4, 1919 in Hamburg, AR, Frank Summers was the son of the late Earl Willis and Blanche (McMillian) Summers. On December 24, 1938, he and Helen Blanche Moore were married in Mist, AR. They were rice farmers and ranchers in Arkansas until 1955. In August of 1955 they moved to Henderson, TX, to attend Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary where Rev. Summers received the Doctor of Theology degree. He retired as an American Baptist Association minister after 54 years of serving 6 churches in the East Texas area and one church in Pasadena, TX.

Survivors include his wife Helen Blanche Summers of Timpson; 2 sons: Jerry Summers and wife Cindy of Timpson and Dale Summers and wife Cass of Henderson, TX; 2 sisters: Earlene and Leone; daughter-in-law Joyce Summers of LaPorte, TX; sister-in-law Cora Mae Summers of Crossett, AR; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and numerous relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Frank Summers was preceded in death by son Earl Eugene Summers, brother Maurice Summers, and sister Edith Thomas.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Sunday, November 29, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975.

Miss Robin Lynn Miller, age 53, of Martinsville, Texas, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Miss Miller was born Feb. 4, 1956, in Texas City, Texas, as a daughter of the late Ingrid (Elledge) and Lloyd Miller and had moved to the East Texas area a few years ago. She was a graduate of Texas A&M University receiving a bachelor's degree in biochemstry.

Survivors: a sister, Nannette Abernathy of Martinsville; and a nephew, Shannon Abernathy of Tyler.

Graveside rites are set for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Martinsvlle Cemetery on FM 95.

Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors in Nacogdoches. Online obituaries and guestbook posted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

11/27/09

Viva L. Meeks, 77, of Timpson, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 at her residence. She was born November 16, 1932 to Curtis Arnold Meeks and Mable Clare Meeks. Ms. Meeks was a member of the Hurst Street Church of Christ in Center.

Visitation will held from 4 pm to 6 pm, Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm, Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Western Cemetery in Emerson, Arkansas with Bro. Bruce Cox officiating.

She is survived by:
Numerous loving friends

Her much loved companions:
Terriers; Micah, Hannah, Rachel, Zacchaeus and Jacob
Donkeys: Hope and Jubilee
Cat: Grace Ann

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Curtis and Mable Meeks
Sister, Clare Meeks

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

11/26/09

Emma Lurette Ramsey Mitchell died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, November 25, 2009. She was born in San Augustine, Texas on January 30, 1911, the middle of nine children of Judge W. C. and Emma Jenkins Ramsey. After graduating from San Augustine High School in 1927, she received her Bachelor's Degree from Mary Hardin-Baylor College and Master's Degree from Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College. She began her teaching career at the Harmony School in the Greer School District in San Augustine County in 1932. From there she taught at Chinquapin and then at San Augustine Elementary where she lovingly taught many generations of second graders.

She is preceded in death by her husband, L.B. (Rudy) Mitchell; son, Judge John W. Mitchell; brothers, William, Thomas, Smith, Ben, and George Ramsey, and sisters, Addie Laura Ramsey, Mary Belle Ramsey Ledford and Letitia Ramsey Stine.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Barbara Mitchell, daughter-in-law, Lucy Mitchell; and grandchildren, Sarah Jane (Janie) Mitchell, John Joseph (Jody) Mitchell and wife Sarah, and Emma Virginia (Ginny) Mitchell.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 27, 2009 at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home with funeral service Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal, San Augustine, The Reverend Dorothy Gremillion officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Church Episcopal, P.O. Box 85, San Augustine, TX. 75972

11/25/09

Mary V. Anderson, 96, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in Shreveport. She was born March 4, 1913 in Hardy, Arkansas to Victor Augustus Mayberry and Cora Nelson Mayberry. She attended Jackson Misionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, November 30, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Dale Worsham, David Worsham, Richard Worsham, Keith Lee, Buren Lowe and Warren Sayes. Honorary pallbearers will be Phil Worsham, Ken Kay and Levis Worsham.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Anita Worsham of Joaquin
Carolyn Maxwell & husband Carl of Bossier City, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Dale Worsham & wife Sherry
David Worsham
Richard Worsham & wife Gena
Karen Sayes & husband Warren
Keith Lee & wife Penny
Billy Maxwell & wife Cruz

Fifteen Great Grandchildren

Two Great Great Grandchildren

Brother, Bill Wiley & wife Nell of Olive Branch, Mississippi

Nieces & Nephews:
Toya Allison
James Winstead
Tommy Anderson
Billy Anderson

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Two Sisters and her Husband

William David George, Jr. , 54, of Nacogdoches, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at his residence.

A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.

He was born March 3, 1955 to William David George Sr. and Nelwyn Moody.

He is preceded in death by his Father, William David George Sr. and Wife, Kimberlie Stewart George.

He is survived by:
Children:
William David “Trae” George III of Shreveport
Maegan George of San Augustine
Mother:
Nelwyn George of Norman, OK
Sister:
Debbie Warren & husband, David of Norman, OK
Brother:
Ashley George of San Antonio
Nieces:
Arin Warren
Maggie Warren Thompson
Gracie Warren
Payton Warren

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

11/24/09

Tommie Lee (Buck) Watkins, 79, born in Center, formerly of San Augustine, passed away Thursday at his residence in Center.

Services will be Saturday, 12:00 Noon at Robert Baptist Church, San Augustine, Texas. Officiating willl be Bishop Tommy C Ramson and Evanglist Katheleen Ransom. Interment will follow at Robert Cemetery in San Augustine.

Survivors include:
2 Daughters, Theresa Watkins of Center, Texas and Shaunte' Watkins Kirk of Crowley, Texas
3 Sisters, Ruthie Byndom of Lukin, Texas, Tommye McConnell of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Bobbie Stephens of Lancaster, Texas
2 Brothers, Joe (Patsy) Watkins of Dallas, Texas and Lewis (Hattie)Watkins of Wilmer, Texas
7 Grandchildren,
2 Great Grandchildren.

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

11/22/09

Lucy McGee, 77, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009 in Nacogdoches. She was born March 27, 1932 in Keatchie, Louisiana. Ms. McGee was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, where she also served as church treasurer.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, November 23, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Mike Oliver officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Pallbearers will be Ryan McGee, Mark Estes, Jacky Estes, Jason Raybon, Joey Raybon and Lonny Raybon Jr.
Honorary pallbearer will be Davis Brittain.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Frances Marie Andrews and husband Robert of Keatchie, Louisiana
Janie Kay Bell and husband Shane of Mansfield, Louisiana
Sherrie Ann Raybon and husband Lonny of Joaquin

Son, Leonard Earl McGee of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Brandy Stark, Ryan McGee, Mark Estes, Jacky Estes, Ashley Longino, Joey Raybon, Angela Walling,
Lonny Raybon Jr., Jason Raybon

Fourteen Great Grandchildren

Brothers:
Jack Dickerson of Henderson
Wayne Dickerson of Joaquin

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

Preceded in death by:
Husband, G.L. McGee

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

11/21/09

Maurine Annette Hayden Smith, 87, of Center, passed away November 21, 2009 of causes incident to age.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009 at Cedar Yard Cemetery with Bishop Neilson officiating. Visitation will Monday, November 23, 2009 starting at 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Maurine was born June 23, 1922, the oldest living child of Irene Gunter Hayden and Wiley Bryan Hayden. She was born in the house that her father built on the old Tenaha highway in what used to be called the Flat Fork Community, Shelby County Texas. Maurine went to school at Cedar Yard and graduated in 1940 as class salutatorian from Center High School. During WWII Maurine met and married Albert Benjamin Smith on November 18, 1943. After the war Maurine and Ben made their home near Logan, Utah where Ben finished his education and later taught as Professor of Engineering at Utah State University. A family of five children was raised in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Upon retirement Maurine and Ben moved back into the old house near Tenaha, Texas where later a new house was built.

Maurine was preceded in death by her husband A. Benjamin Smith, and her two younger brothers, John R. Hayden and Bill G. Hayden.

Surviving are her children, Gerald H. Smith & wife Sandra of Tremonton, Utah; Carolyn S. Tibbetts & husband Rod of Moab, Utah; Melanie S. Liechty & husband Mike of Logan, Utah; Hayden B. Smith and wife Lisa of Roy, Utah; and Warren G. Smith of Tenaha, Texas and 7 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren

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

Ronald Gene Baldwin, 62, of Center, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 in Center. He was born February 3, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois to Jasper Baldwin and Doris Donnan Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin was a devoted husband for forty-four years, a loving father and grandfather.

Per his request, Mr. Baldwin will be cremated with a private memorial service to be held at a later date.

He is survived by:

Wife, Linda Sue Baldwin of Center

Sons;
Ronnie Denton Baldwin of Center
San D. Baldwin of South Carolina

Granddaughters:
Mercedes Baldwin
Kirsten Baldwin
Madyson Baldwin

Brother, Sam Baldwin of Dallas

Numerous other relatives
A host of friends

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

11/18/09(Updated)

Mr. Roy Ferrell Russell, age 68 of Center passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 as a result of an automobile accident.

Services will be 10:00 am Saturday, November 21, 2009 at First Baptist Church Center, Texas with L.D. Eddins officiating and Eulogy by his Brother-in-law, Viggo Ulrich. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center.

Visitation will be Friday evening from 5pm until 7 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

Mr. Russell was born October 15, 1941 in Nacogdoches, Texas to the late Roy & Ada Mae (Covington) Russell.

He dearly loved his grandchildren and his family. He also enjoyed playing tennis, teaching and tutoring. He was currently employed at Center I.S.D. where he taught Math.

He is survived by:

Daughter and Son-in-law:
Ginger Russell-Glaze & husband, Johnny Glaze of Center

2 Granddaughters: Reanna Marie Glaze & Jonica Faith Glaze of Center

Sister & Brother-in-law: Nancy Susan Ulrich & Viggo Ulrich of Rowlett

Nephews: Jonathan Kleppe & wife, Jennifer of Wylie
Stephen Kleppe & wife, Jodi of Corinth

Great Nephews: Logan & Spencer Kleppe of Corinth

Numerous Cousins, Relatives and Friends.

Pallbearers: Jonathan Kleppe, Stephen Kleppe, Dudley Russell, Glynn Russell, Randy Russell and Dillon Windham

Honorary Pallbearer, Larry Russell

In Lieu of Flowers Donation can be made to Shelby County Tennis Association Atten: Gueinn Clark or Tana Hairgrove, P.O. Box 1572 Center, Texas 75935 or 936-332-3222 or 936-591-4750

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

11/16/09

Christera Holloway, 88, of Center, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Billie Alford officiating. Burial will follow at Tennessee Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will be Friday, November 20, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born November 27, 1920 to Noble Alford and Clotile (Brown) Alford.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Noble and Clotile Alford and Husband, Vernor Holloway and 2 Brothers, John Alford and James Alford.

She is survived by:
Daughter:
Bobbie Smith & husband Larry of Fallbrook, CA
Son:
Gerald Holloway & wife Delores of North Dakota
5 Grandchildren
Numerous Great Grandchildren
5 Sisters:
Betty Adams of Indiana
Lenora Hughes of Center
Alice Deloney of Garrison
Jackie Allen of Henderson
Tula Browning of Aqua Dulce
Brother:
William Alford of Indiana

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

11/15/09

Bobby Jay Convington,
Visitation: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 5-7 PM, at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texaas

Service: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 2 PM,

Barnie Edison, 78, of Nacogdoches, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 in a local hospital. She was born October 15, 1931 in Center to Thomas J. “Tom” Mahan and Sarah Ellen “Sallie” Childs Mahan. Mrs. Edison was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of West Austin Church of Christ in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 16, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Justin McCorkle and Lanny Parish officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Steve Edison, Jeremy Skaggs, Kerry Franks, Paul Bailey, Don Bodenhamer and Randy Fausett. Honorary pallbearer will be Jordan Skaggs.

She is survived by:

Husband, Dorman Edison of Nacogdoches

Son, Steven Earl Edison of Nacogdoches

Daughter, Sue Ellen Skaggs of Austin

Grandchildren;
Kirstie Skaggs of Austin
Jeremy Skaggs of Austin

Great Grandchild, Jordan Skaggs of Austin

Sisters-in-Law;
Betty Sue Fausett of Center
Wilsie Dee Taylor of Center

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

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Tom Mahan and Sallie Childs Mahan
Three Sisters
Great Grandson, David Skaggs

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

11/13/09

Dan Moody, 78, of Center, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Carthage. He was born December 13, 1930 in Shelby County to Elton Milford Moody and Eldora Peacock Moody. He was an avid lifelong fox hunter and a well known BBQ connoisseur for a number of years. Mr. Moody was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Center.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, November 16, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Buddy Gray and Bro. Johnny Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Brad Moody, Donnie Moody, David Moody, Rick Foehner, Will Blackwell, Dustin Bloodgood, Austin Bloodgood, Cade Foehner and Justin Bloodgood.

He is survived by:

Wife, Freddie Moody of Center

Sons:
Don Moody and wife Janice of Center
Tommy Moody and wife Linda of Center

Daughter, Ann Blackwell and husband Willis of Center

Grandchildren:
Donnie Moody and wife Heather
Rick Foehner and wife Kelly
Jeannie Taylor and husband Stacy
Brad Moody
Joanna Blackwell
Will Blackwell, Jr.
Julie Mays and husband Larry

Nine Great Grandchildren:

Nephew, Lynn Price and wife Cindi

Sister-in-law:
Ruth Bullard of Longview
Thelma Harkness of Center

Preceded in death by
Parents, Elton Milford Moody and Eldora Peacock Moody
Sister, Janis Price
Brother, Billy Moody
Great Grandson, Jesse Moody

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

11/12/09

Judy Bridges Rushing, 71, of Center, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at a Tyler hospital. She was born September 18, 1938 in Dallas to Lawrence Payne Bridges and Gladys Doggett Bridges. Mrs. Rushing was a member of First Christian Church, the Center Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Eta Rho Sorority.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, November 13, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with John Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Davis, Bubba Shofner, Roger Justus, Richard Benavides, Billy Warr, and Chris Snider. Honorary pallbearers Charlie Chandler and Malcolm Weaver.

She is survived by:

Husband, D. Rushing of Center

Daughters:
Rhonda Rushing Davis-Benavides & Richard Benavides of Nacogdoches
Cindy Rushing Shofner of Center

Son-in-Law, Prentice Shofner, Jr. of Center

Grandson, Christopher Robin Davis & wife Jennifer of Nacogdoches

Granddaughters:
Kara Davis Justus & husband Roger of Nacogdoches
Brittany Suzanne Shofner of Center
Mallory Megan Shofner of Center
Kristen Gayle Shofner of Center

Great Grandchildren:
Hannah Justus, Kaitlynn Justus, Hunter Davis, Raylee Askew, and J.J. Reed

Sister-in-Law:
Carolyn Rushing Chandler & husband Charles of Center

Nieces:
Michelle Chandler Covington of Center
Danielle Chandler Rhame of Center

Preceded in death by:
Son, Robert Darwin Rushing, III

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

Funeral services for Troy Malcolm Johnson, 61, of Timpson, TX, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 14, 2009, in Marlow Baptist Church, Cravens, LA, with Bro. Shane Clifton and Sister Nina Coudrain officiating. Interment will follow in Drakes Fork Cemetery, Cravens, LA. Mr. Johnson passed away November 11, 2009, in Nacogdoches, TX.

Born October 09, 1948, in Leesville, LA, Troy Johnson was the son of the late Alvi H. and Lillie Mae Johnson. He and Colleen Real were married December 18, 1969, in Beaumont, TX. He attended Timpson United Penecostal Church.

Survivors include his wife Colleen Johnson of Timpson; sons Dennis Wayne Johnson and wife Tracey of Timpson and Samuel Johnson of Timpson; daughter Theresa Barber and husband John of Branson, Missouri; brother Donald Johnson of West Virginia; sisters Frankie Lou Johnson of Cravens, LA, Eudawn Callahan of Leesville, LA, Judy Simmons of Hornbeck, LA, Janette Magallan of Leesville, LA, Vera Galaviz of Hornbeck, LA, and Evelyn Rae Cluff of Anacoco, LA; 5 grandchildren: Pixie Johnson, Lee Chriswell, Geoffrey Chriswell, Chase Chriswell, and Christian Chriswell; and 6 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Troy Johnson was preceded in death by 2 brothers Travis Johnson and Sammy Sweat.

Visitation will be held 3:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday, November 13, 2009, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. The family is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975.

Robert "Bob" Frawley, 78, of Center, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at his residence. He was born June 5, in New York City to Clarence Thomas Frawley, Sr. and Dorothy Ruth Brand Frawley. Mr. Frawley was member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 15, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

He is survived by:

Daughter, Debra Ann Bragg and husband Bro. Glynn Bragg of Shelbyville

Step-son, James Edward Kirch of Wayne, New Jersey

Grandsons:
Michael Bragg and wife Denise of Kingwood
Christopher Bragg and wife Mindy of Joaquin

Great Grandchildren:
Kara Bragg, Kassie Bragg, Travis Bragg, Connor Bragg, Cole Bragg and Cooper Bragg

Sisters:
Joyce White of Arkansas
Carol Ann Calhoun of New Jersey

Brothers:
James Frawley of New Jersey

Ex-wife, Joan Judith Moore of New Caney

Preceded in death by:
Sisters, Laverne Frawley and Helen Brockner
Brother, Richard W. Frawley

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

11/09/09

Frances Nadine Hooper Cockrell, 93, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Pine Grove Nursing Center. She was born January 24, 1916 in Panola County to Benjamin F. Hooper and Mary Nettie McGee Hooper. Mrs. Cockrell retired from Rite Care in Logansport where she was a production worker. She was also a homemaker and Pastor’s wife. Mrs. Cockrell was a member of First Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, November 13, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 14, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Joaquin with Bro. Jody Hooper, Bro. Paul Silvey and Bro. Randy Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Ben Webster, James Wesley Suhr, Josh Webster, Joel Webster, Derek Groeling, Justin Webster, Larry Dyess and Steve Cockrell.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Martha Cockrell Hicks of Joaquin
Patricia Suhr of Nacogdoches
Cynthia Webster & husband Ben of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Charmian Hicks
Josh Webster & wife Charlee
Joel Webster
James Wesley Suhr & wife Ashley
Holly Groeling & husband Derek

Seven Great-Grandchildren

Sisters-in-Law:
Oleta Cockrell of Joaquin
Odene Cockrell of Jasper

Preceded in death by:
Husband of 61 years, Rev. Elam Franklin Cockrell
Daughter, Barbara Wright
Sons-in-Law, Guy W. Hicks, H. Dale Wright and Norman H. Suhr, II
Sister, Mary Ruth Hooper Dyess

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

11/08/09

Santiago Rodriguez, 25, of Center, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 at his residence.

Services are pending at this time at Mangum Funeral Home.

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

11/6/09

Nell Brittain Fomby, 71, of Carthage, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009 at her home. She was born July 21, 1938 in Center to Delbert Brittain and Ruby Davis Brittain. Ms. Fomby was a retired speech pathologist, having worked for Center I.S.D. for 25 years. She was a member of the Northside Church of Christ in Carthage.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, November 6, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Jeff Asher and Bro. Jim McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Bradley Andrews, Mickey Wiggins, Ashley Rowe, R.T. Dukes, Aaron Willoughby, and Terry Hamilton.

Survivors include:

Husband, Joe Fomby of Lake Murvaul

Daughters:
Angie Rowe & husband Robert of Carthage
Beth Wiggins & husband Paul of Snook

Grandchildren:
Bradley Andrews & wife Mindy of Carthage
Ashley Rowe & wife Alex of Carthage
Christi Dukes & husband R. T. of Katy
Chelsea Rowe of Houston
Ashlee Mize & husband Zach of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Amanda Wiggins of Lubbock
Mickey Wiggins of Snook

Great Grandchildren:
Alexis Rowe
Eden Andrews
Addison Rowe
Rylee Mize
Reagan Tuck Dukes III
Karsee Mize

Sister, Peggy Willoughby & husband Jerry of Jasper

Also a host of other friends & family.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Delbert Brittain and Ruby Davis Brittain

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

11/05/09

Foye Metcalf, 91, of Center, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was born October 13, 1918 in Shelby County to Pearl Latham and Annie Brittain Latham.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, November 6, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with with Bro. Darwin Burkes and Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery in Shelby County.

She is survived by:

Sons:
Jerry Dale Metcalf of Little Rock, Arkansas
Bernard Metcalf & wife Guinelle of Shelbyville
Michael Metcalf & wife LaDonna of Jasper
Donnie Metcalf & wife Kathy of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
Phyllis Cummings & husband Chris
Kathy Metcalf
Shannon Metcalf & wife Lisa
Chad Metcalf
Shane Metcalf
Nicki Gregston & husband Matthew
Ashley Jones

Great Grandchildren:
Bradley Cummings
Kimberly Cummings
Haley Cummings
Peyton Profitt
Shelby Jones

Sister, Tump Stewart of Overton

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

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Pearl Latham and Annie Brittain Latham
Two Sisters and One Brother

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

Funeral services for Flossie Mae Laney, 81, Troup, will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 6 at the First Assembly of God Church, Troup with Reverend Wes Bynum and Reverend Tracy Wright officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, Troup under direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup.
Mrs. Laney died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in Whitehouse. She was born March 15, 1928 in Jacksonville to the late Edward and Ethal Donahue Stover. She married Murl R. Laney February 8, 1947 in Jacksonville. She moved to Troup in 1956 from Jacksonville and was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Troup.

She was a dedicated housewife, mother and child of God. She was a devoted friend to all.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, George Stover, a son, John Edward “Eddie” Laney and a great granddaughter, Lynae.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Murl Laney of Troup; five sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Janet Laney of Arp, Bobby and Susan Laney of Mixon, Paul and Lori Laney of Jacksonville, Jerry Laney of Troup and Terry Laney of Troup; a daughter and son-in-law, Jana and George Tarver of Troup; a brother, Ervil Stover of Jacksonville; five sisters, Gracie House, Frankston, Della Plaunty of Silsbee, Bernice Lovelady of Jacksonville, Reba Berry of Whitehouse and Ethal Lewis of Jacksonville; sixteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Doug Laney, Jamie Laney, Josh Laney, Cory Melton, Ron Berry, Frank Jr. Jakubik, and Tommy Stover.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 5.

Opaline Smith Daniels, 78, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. She was born April 15, 1931 in Carthage to Odrick Levi Smith and Oris Webster White Smith. Ms. Daniels was a member of the Church of Christ in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. D.J. Dickerson and officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be John Paul Wagstaff, James Harris, Jeff Evans, Robert Floyd, Ronald Gould, Donald Gould, and Shane Clevenger.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
JoAnn Estes of Joaquin
Jeannie Bronson of Dallas
Deborah Parker of Tenaha
Bobbie Floyd of Joaquin
Patricia Green of Joaquin
Amber Evans of Madison, Alabama

Son, Rex Clevenger Pasadena

Twenty Two Grandchildren

Thirty Three Great Grandchildren

Two Great Great Grandchildren

Sister, Evelyn Gould of Maruiceville

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Odrick & oris Smith
Husband, James Daniels
Son, Kenneth Clevenger
Brother, Lewis Smith
Sister, Vergie Ruth Smith

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

11/04/09

Audie Martha Green, 91, of Center, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2009 at Briar Cliff Nursing Center in Carthage. She was born November 7, 1917 in Jasper County to Arthur Adams and Mirian Sheffield Adams. Ms. Green was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was also a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter #903, and sang with the Gospel Aires Quartet for many years.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. David Webber, Rev. Jim Webber, and Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Terry Rider, Todd Ellis, Tim Webber, Lee Webber, Micah Perkins and George Andrews.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Sylvia Webber & husband Jim of Longview
Ann Rider & husband Harold of Carthage

Son, Floyd Ellis & wife LaVerle of Tyler

Sister, Margaret Andrews

Brothers:
J.W. Adams
Alton Adams

Eight Grandchildren

Fourteen Great Grandchildren

One Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Arthur Adams and Mirian Sheffield Adams
Husbands, Herman Green and Father of her children, Floyd Ellis
Sister, Violet Adams, Thelma Samford, Christine Yawn, Geraldine Woods
Brother, Dick Adams and Herbert Adams

11/03/09

Kenneth Wayne Clevenger, age 60, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 in Carthage. He was born February 9, 1949 in Vidor to James Kenneth Clevenger and Opaline Smith Clevenger. Mr. Clevenger was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Jackson Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Luke Garrett officiating.

He is survived by:

Wife, Frances Clevenger of Joaquin

Sons,
John Clevenger of Joaquin
Timothy Crow and wife Michelle Banes of Joaquin

Grandchildren
William Banes, Lawrence Banes, Carl Banes, Haleigh Crow

Mother, Opaline Daniels of Joaquin

Brother, Rex Clevenger of Houston

Sisters,
Jo Ann Estes of Joaquin
Debbie Parker of Louisiana
Patricia Green of Joaquin
Bobbie Floyd of Joaquin

Numerous Nieces and Nephews
And a host of friends

Preceded in death by;
Father, James Kenneth Clevenger

Guy Wimberly Hicks, age 72, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born October 1, 1937 in Castor, Louisiana to James Howard Hicks and Frances Elizabeth Thomas Hicks. Mr. Hicks served his country in the Navy. He was retired from Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, November, 6, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 7, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Haslam with Bro Jody Hooper officiating. Interment will follow in the Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.

He is survived by:

Wife of 48 years, Martha Cockrell Hicks of Joaquin

Daughter, Charmian Hicks of Joaquin

Sister-in-law, Patricia Hicks of Greenwood, South Carolina

Mother-in-law, Nadine Cockrell of Joaquin

Sisters-in-law,
Cynthia Webster and husband Ben of Joaquin
Patricia Suhr of Nacogdoches

Numerous Nieces and Nephews
A host of Friends

Preceded in death by;
Parents, James Howard Hicks and Frances Elizabeth Thomas Hicks
Brothers, James Howard Hicks Jr. and Edwin Martin Hicks

11/2/09

Burton R. Garmany, age 75, of Houston, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at his home. He was born May 13, 1934 in Logansport, Louisiana to Ernest L. Garmany and Cecile Brown Garmany. He retired from Gulf Oil Company where he worked as Comptroller of Korea Gulf. For the last ten years, Mr. Garmany taught in the accounting department of San Jacinto College. He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Logansport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Thursday, November, 5, 2009 at the First Methodist Church in Logansport, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Kemper Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Brookland Cemetery in Haslam.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Hamon, Porter Dowling, Jackie Averett, Rex Clark, Burton Brown, King Vidler, Larry Bagley and John Garmany. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronald McBride, Donald McBride, Charles Woods, Jerry Dickinson, Allen Riley and the members of First Methodist Choir.

He is survived by:

Brother, William Garmany of Houston
Sister, Janice Bane of Houston

Nieces,
Barbara Bane of Carson City, Nevada
Margaret Bane Schatzman of Lookout Mountain, Georgia

Cousin, Burton Brown of Center

Aunt, Louise Brown of Center

A number of loving cousins and a host of friends

Preceded in death by
Parents, Ernest L. Garmany and Cecile Brown Garmany
Nephews, David Bane and Clyde L. Bane, Jr.

11/01/09

David Blair DeTar, 80, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009.

Services will be 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the First Christian Church in Center with Bro. Aubie McSwain officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday November 4, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. until service time at the First Christian Church under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.

Graveside Services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday November 7, 2009 at Lorton Cemetery in Cowden, IL. Viewing in Illinois will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Lorton Cemetery under the direction of Lockhart Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.

Mr. DeTar was born July 16, 1929 in Bristol, Oklahoma, the second child of Harold and Ruth (Crawford) DeTar. David and his wife, Wanda (Turner) DeTar enjoyed their combined families and many years of travel. David’s early years were spent in Winslow and Griffin, Indiana. He graduated from Griffin High School in Griffin, Indiana in 1949. He worked from 39 years on the railroad for Illinois Central, Amtrack and Southern Pacific. He retired from Southern Pacific. He was an active member of the Boy Scouts all of his life. He was member of the First Christian Church, Center, Texas where he served as a deacon.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Harold and Ruth (Crawford) DeTar and Brother, George DeTar.

Their surviving family and extended family includes:
Wife, Wanda Detar of Shelbyville

7 sons and 4 daughters:
David Allen DeTar and wife, Billie of Dallas
James DeTar and wife, Sandy of Indianapolis, IN
Yvonne DeTar of Indianapolis, IN
Ronald DeTar and wife, Linda of Indianapolis, IN
Raymond DeTar of Seattle, WA
David Lynn DeTar and wife, Loryie of Riverton, IL
Debra Kay Nesmith and husband, Bill of Alpharetta, Georgia
Londa Hohimer of Center, Texas
Janet Busch of Shelbyville, Texas
J.C. Loveall of Mt. Pulaski, IL
Dennis Loveall of Lincoln, IL

35 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren
7 Great Great Grandchildren

2 Sisters:
Kay Clevenger and husband, JR of Owensville, IN
Sue Mueller and husband, Robert of Nashville, IL

Family Requests that Donations can be made in his honor to Heartsway Hospice of North East Texas, 337 W Panola, Carthage, Texas 75663

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