10/31/08

Eula Frazier Haden: Graveside service for Eula Haden, age 98, of Timpson, Texas, will be at 10 AM, Saturday, November 1, 2008, in Weaver Cemetery, Timpson, with Bro. Douglas McDonald officiating. Mrs. Haden passed away October 30, 2008 in Center, Texas.

Born in Timpson, Texas, on October 22, 1910, Eula Frazier Haden was the daughter of the late Ike and Pearl(Culbertson) Frazier. She married C.D. "Moxie" Haden, and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and member of Highway Tabernacle.

Survivors include daughter Anne Haden Conway of Timpson, granddaughter Cheyanne Davis and husband Matt of Nacogdoches and great grandson Kainehn Davis. In addition to her parents and husband Moxie, she was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 2 brothers.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

Ira Joe "Bert" Cartwright Lathan was born to the late Mae Cartwright and Elray "Joe" Lathan on May 13, 1966. He departed on October 26, 2008. He was a 1983 graduate of Shelbyville High School and a life long "shade tree" mechanic.

Services will be Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11 AM at Bennett Chapel.

He was preceeded in death by:
Sister, Jacqueline Lathan
Brother, George Gardner

He leaves to cherish his memory:
Children; Ashley Cartwright and Aaron Harris Cartwright

Sisters; Vanessa Lathan and Zebbra Riggans

Brothers; Rickey R Cartwright (Dorothy), Dalton "D J" Cartwright, Don Lathan, Charles Ray Lathan, and Jell Cartwright (Tessa).

God-Brother, Jamal Berry

Special Children; Chris Martin, Al Martin, and Sheena Norris

Grandchild, Ja'Kaden Hubbard

Aunts; Hattie Ree McClelland, Charlsey Fay Hall, Ella (Roy) Byndom, Lucille Bazille, Annie M Garrett, Donna (WC) Martin, Diann Sparks, Brenda (Jesus) Carrillo, Jewel (Calvin) Williams, Gladys (LW) Garrett

Uncles; J C (Betty) Lathan, Willie Ira (Clem) Lathan, Jackie (Ruthie) Lathan Sr, James (Ursala) Lathan, Truman (Queen) Cartwright, Howard Cartwright, Lawrence Cartwright, and Kerry Cartwright

Special Lady, Aneisha McClure

Special Friends; Jarvis Johnson, Andy Johnson, and Bruce Neworelan

A host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services are under the directions of Hicks Mortuary, Center, Texas.

10/30/08

Carlos Byron Billingsley: Funeral services for Carlos Byron Billingsley, age 72, of Timpson, Texas will be at 2 PM, Friday, October 31, 2008, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Dwayne Sowell officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, Timpson. Mr. Billingsley passed away October 30, 2008, surrounded by his family at his home in Timpson.

Born March 1, 1936, in Timpson, Carlos Byron Billingsley was the son of the late James Robert and Zella (Ramsey) Billingsley. He and Gwen hudson were married in the Wedgeworth Community of Shelby County on May 14, 1956. Byron worked as a mechanic for Brown & Root, Southern Pacific Railroad and CAPCO. He was a member of Timpson Church of Christ and trustee for Shady Grove Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife Gwen Hudson Billingsley of Timpson; daughter Beth Andrews and husband Pete of Timpson; sister Nina Ruth Hughes of Center, Texas; 2 grandchildren: Dana and Kylie Andrews of Timpson. In addition to his parents, Byron was preceded in death by his brother, Kenny Billinglsey.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 30, 6-8 PM at Taylor Funeral Home.

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

Vernon Wayne Johnson:
Services for Vernon Wayne Johnson, age 56, of Bullard, will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2008 in the chapel of Stewart Family Funeral Home with Neil McClendon and James Palmer officiating. Burial will follow at Bullard Cemetery in Bullard under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.

Mr. Johnson passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at his home in Bullard. He was born on December 10, 1951 in Lufkin to Vernon and Georgia Johnson.
He attended Bethany College in Bethany, Oklahoma and graduated in 1972 from Nazarene Church Seminary in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Johnson was a certified Insurance Agent and worked for Sterling/AON Insurance Company as a salesman and then manager for five years. For four years, he was named Top Market Manager of Sterling Insurance and was a Round Table member for three consecutive years.

Mr. Johnson was a member of First Baptist Church in Neches and served as director of music.

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Ray Johnson.
He is survived by a loving family including his wife, Toni Johnson of Bullard; his parents, Vernon and Georgia Johnson of Stuart, Virginia; a son, Jeffrey Wayne Johnson and wife Wendy of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; two daughters, Nicole Clark and husband Chant, Natalie Jones and husband Brad, both of Center; a step-daughter, Tina Hardaway of Houston; two sisters, Branita (Pug) Beeson and husband Leon of Temple and Donna Kay Zabodyn and husband Jeff of Elon, North Carolina; a brother, Rodney Glen Johnson and wife Sherry of Burlington, North Carolina; sister-in-law, Robbie Johnson of Houston; grandchildren Cayden Johnson, Cole Clark, Christian Clark, Brook Sadler, Britney Sadler, Whitney Harrod, Kennedie Smith, and Breanna Jones; and nephews Lloyd Baldridge of Austin and Jeffery Zabodyn of Elon, North Carolina.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Oliver, Jimmy Batchelor, Jerry Smitherton, Todd Thoene, John Lageman, J.D. Hart, and Dan Bridges. Honorary pallbearers will be the male employees of Sterling Insurance.

Visitation is scheduled from 5:30-8:00 PM on Friday, October 31, 2008 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler.

Memorials in honor of Wayne Johnson may be made to Charlie Pack Tadpole Foundation, 7111 Bosque Blvd., Suite 207, Waco, Texas 76710.

10/29/08

Sharon Cockrell, 64, of Center, passed away Wednesday October 29, 2008 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday October 31, 2008 at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha with Chaplain Kathy Norrid officiating. Visitation will be Friday October 31, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until service.

She was born March 25, 1944 to Leonard Leslie Hicks Sr. and Uzetta May Culbert. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by Parents, Leonard and Uzetta Hicks, Husband, Charlie Moon and Sister, Sandra Davis

She is survived by:
2 Daughters:
Regina Curry of Center
Penny Reeves & husband Kenny of Gilmer
3 Grandsons:
Steven Turner & wife Nicole of Center
Lynn Johnson of Center
Mitchell Johnson of Center
2 Great Grandchildren:
River and Jordan Turner of Center
3 Brothers:
Donald Hicks & wife Elaine of Tenaha
Gary Hicks of Little Rock, Arkansas
Leonard Hicks Jr. of Ramana, CA

Pallbearers:
Donald Hicks Sr., Gary Hicks, Leonard Hicks Jr., Jason Fulbright,
Lynn Johnson, Leslie Hicks and Donald Hicks Jr.

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

Robbie (Jean) Mason, age 74, of Denton, Texas funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, November 1, 2008, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Bro. Sammy Eldredge officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Mrs. Mason passed away on October 29, 2008, in Denton, Texas.

Born August 10, 1934, in Timpson, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Lena (Bogue) Williams. She attended Denton Lab School and on January 5, 1953, she married Bob Mason in Decatur, Texas. She was co-owner of Bob Mason Service Station and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Mason of Denton, daughter, Delia Mason Weiss and husband Richard of Plano, sister-in-law, Molena Carson and husband Charles, nieces, Linda Schertz and husband Terrry, Cecile Carson, Betty Sue Cowsert and husband Gulley, Belinda Castillo and husband Robert, nephew, Tom Carson and wife Shelley, and a large number of great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Mike Mason, 2 sisters, Julene Smith and Vicky Lynn Williams and brother, Gilbert Ray Williams.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 01, from 12:00 noon until service time at 2 PM.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

10/26/08

Johnnie Everett Courmier, age 37 of Center, passed away early Sunday morning at Shelby Regional Hospital. Johnnie was a member of the Center Bible Fellowship.

Services will be held 2 PM, Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Ron Luman officiating. Interment will be in the Lone Cedar Cemetery in Center.

Johnnie Everett is survived by:
Wife: Leslie Courmier of Center
Daughters: Haley Courmier and Brittany Bailey both of Center.
Son: Josh Courmier of Center
Mother: Syble Courmier of Center

Johnnie was preceded in death by:
Father: Everett Courmier
Son: Michael Colby Emanis
Sister: Sherry Courmier

Allen Joe Hicks, Funeral services for Mr. Allen Joe Hicks, age 51 of Carthage Texas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steven Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Old Prospect Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Hicks passed away on Sunday morning, October 26, 2008, in Tyler.
Allen Joe Hicks was born on April 27, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, the second son born to the marriage of A. J. and Jo Ann Johnson Hicks. He attended Carthage schools. He married Belinda Sheffer on July 3, 1982, in Marshall. In the late seventies and early eighties, Allen Joe worked for Carthage Muffler and Tire. In 1985, he established Allen Joe’s Muffler and Wrecker Service. For the past twelve years, he and his wife have owned the Corner Café in Deadwood and also Allen Joe and Sons Portable Buildings. Mr. Hicks was a member and past president of the Sons of the American Legion. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, and fishing. He lived most of his life in the Carthage area, was of the Baptist faith, and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Allen Joe was a hard worker who loved his family dearly. He fought a hard battle with cancer for nearly two years. He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, David Ray Hicks and Robert Lee Hicks; and one uncle, Bobby Wayne Johnson.
Mr. Hicks is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Belinda Sue Hicks of Carthage; mother, Jo Ann Hicks of Carthage; two sons, Aaron Hicks and wife Bobbie of Carthage and Allen Joe Hicks, Jr. and wife Shannon of Chapel Hill; one daughter, Lisa Kay Brinkman and husband Chris of Carthage; two brothers, Thomas Dale Hicks and wife Rebecca Kaye and Mark Hicks and wife Jamie all of Carthage; four grandchildren, Shelby Chevelle Meshelle, Maranda Katelynn Meshelle, Emilee Grace Hicks, and Bailee Madison Hicks; and three step-grandchildren, Trevor Yaste, and Hunter and Austin Burney; one uncle Vernon Johnson of Dallas; mother-in-law, Vida Decker of Greenwood; four sisters-in-law, Sharon Gunstream of Shreveport, Vickie Carter of Marshall, Lisa Spraberry and husband Terry of Marshall, and Johnette Decker of Greenwood; and two special life long friends, Larry Joe Davis and Charles Whitley. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends also survive Mr. Hicks.
Serving as pallbearers are Richard Anderson, Sherman Spradley, James Boykin, Bobby Malone, Jimmy Cameron, Mike Morris, and Michael Harrison. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Larry Joe Davis, Charles Whitley, Bobby Taylor, and John Wayne Thompson.
If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701 or Old Prospect Cemetery, c/o Mrs. Marie Ivy, 138 CR 4662, Carthage, TX 75633.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

10/23/08

Fronie Moore, 79 of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday October 23, 2008 at Holiday Nursing Home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday October 26, 2008 at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Shelbyville with Bro. Ray Eastridge & Bro. Bobby Warr officiating, burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday October 25, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home starting at 4:00 p.m.

She was born March 20, 1929 to Frank and Iva (Scarborough) Denby. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Frank and Iva Denby and Husband, John Moore.

She is survived by:
Daughter and Son-in-law:
Shirley and Ski Koltonski of Shelbyville

Grandsons:
John Koltonski and wife Summer of Shelbyville
Matt Koltonski and wife Crystal of Center
Chris Koltonski of Shelbyville
Cade Koltonski of Shelbyville

4 Sisters:
Mae Davis and husband Buck of Center
Merle Farmer and husband Jack of Shreveport, Louisiana
Ola Belle Arney of Adrian, Missouri
Annie Ruth Coots of Cleveland

Brother-in-law:
Waymon Moore of Shelbyville

Sisters-in-law:
Syble Jernigan of Shelbyville
Verna Snider of Center
Gloria Moore of Shelbyville

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Pallbearers: Lynn Davis, Howard Davis, Lynn Raymond, Jerry Raymond, Prentice Hendricks & George Warren

Online Guestbook may be signed at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Alice Clark Johnson, age 95, of Center, Texas, services will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 25, 2008, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Rev. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. Mrs. Johnson passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Born November 29, 1912 in the Huber Community of Shelby County, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Cossie Lee and Cynthia Della (Ramsey) Clark. She was married to Hoyle Johnson who preceded her in death in 1968. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include one sister, Marie Humphries and husband Jamses of Center, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Alice Johnson was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters.

Visitation will be 5-8 PM, Friday, October 24, 2008, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Cemetery, 2039 CR 1470, Timpson, Texas 75975

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

10/21/08

Mrs. Alva Harris Ingram, age 95 of the Woods Community in Panola County, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2008, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jessie Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Woods Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Ingram passed away on Monday night, October 20, 2008, at her home in the Woods Community.

Alva Harris Ingram was born on January 18, 1913, in Beckville, Texas, the last of nine children born to Alford and Elizabeth Shaw Harris. Mrs. Ingram graduated from Beckville High School with the class of 1931. She married Wallace Vincent Ingram on January 2, 1933, in Beckville, Texas and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage before his death on March 27, 1985. Mrs. Ingram lived all of her life in Panola County and was a member of Woods United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Reverend Edward James Harris, Matthew Harris, Reverend Chester Eugene Harris, Dallas D. Harris, Willie Gay Harris, and Odus Joseph Harris; and two sisters, Tommie Pearl Harris and Ettie Bell Harris.

Mrs. Ingram is survived by two sons, Don V. Ingram and wife Julie of Dallas, Texas and Steve B. Ingram and wife Alice of Longview, Texas; five grandchildren, Alice Ingram Mattox and husband Michael of Little Rock, Arkansas, Tiffany J. Ingram of Austin, Texas, Brandyce Ann Ingram of Los Angeles, California, Stephen B. Ingram, Jr. of Brea, California, and Suzanne Ingram Lizza and husband Allen of Longview, Texas; and two great-granddaughters, Ali Ingram Mattox of Little Rock, Arkansas and Ashley Nicole Lizza of Longview, Texas. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends also survive Mrs. Ingram.

Serving as pallbearers are Ralph Funk, Jim Nisbett, Jerry Harris, Michael W. Mattox, Allen Lizza, and Stephen B. Ingram, Jr. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Dallas Harris, Reverend Bill Harris, Robert Nisbett, and Claris B. Haden.

Mrs. Ingram was quite active in the Woods United Methodist Church and other community services related to the church. If desired, memorials may be made to the Woods United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 511, Carthage, Texas 75633 or the Woods Cemetery Association, c/o Mrs. Kittie Pitts, 342 County Road 410, Gary, Texas 75643.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

10/20/08

Dorothy Palmer, age 88 of Center, passed away Monday Oct. 20, 2008 at her home in Center.
Services will be 10:00 am ~ Friday Oct. 24, 2008 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Center.
Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm
Rosary will be Thursday following visitation at 7:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home with Father Jose Luis officiating, burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
She was born August 22, 1920 in Port Arthur to parents, Paul & Ada (Talbot) Abshire. She was a member of the St. Therese Catholic Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her Step Mother Bertha Abshire, Brother, Abbie Paul Abshire and Sister, Agnes Arnold.
She is survived by:
Husband, Delbert Palmer of Center
2 Sons:
Jack Palmer of Center
Kenneth Palmer & wife, Ella of Houston
Grandchildren:
Jack Palmer & wife, Kim of San Antonio
Sarah Shires & husband, Stephen of Center
Jason Palmer of Austin
Sam Palmer of Austin
Great Grandchildren:
Ryan Palmer of Tenaha
Scarlett & Savannah Shires of Center
4 Brothers:
A.J. Abshire & wife, Margo of Village Mills
Charles W. Abshire & wife, Betty of Pasadena
Linwood James Abshire & wife, Joan of Lumberton
Louis Edward Abshire & wife, Jeanette of Pt. Neches

Pallbearers:
Sam Palmer, Stephen Shires, Matthew Mettauer, Joe Bill Mettauer, Scotty Fleming & Jackie Fountain
Honorary Pallbearer, Bob Warr
You may sign the online guestbook at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

10/17/08

Spc. Cory Joseph Bertrand, 18 of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008 while serving in the U.S. Army in Qazi Bandeh, Afghanistan during his tour of duty.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday October 23, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Boster officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville with full military honors.
Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born November 15, 1989 in Opelousas, LA. He joined the military in January 2007. He was a member of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division; assigned to Fort Hood. Spc. Bertrand was awarded numerous medals and ribbons, among them are the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart

He is survived by:

Mother and Step Father:
Charlotte and Matt Allen of Center
Father:
Ernie Nelams of Scott, LA

Special Friend:
Valerie Tarver of Huntington

Brother, Austin Nelams of Center
Step Brothers:
Luc and Zane Allen of Center
Step Sisters:
Whitnee and Sydnee Allen of Center

Grandparents:
Mable and the late Ezra Bertrand of Palmetto, LA
Rose and the late Bill Nelams
Johnny and Lillian Allen of Center

Aunts:
Melissa Bertrand
Kim Nelams

Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Relatives, Friends and his fellow Brothers in Arms

**Guestbook may be sign at www.mangumfuneralhome.com**
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

Glaython Esther Bussey, age 89, of Elkhart, Texas, graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, October 19, 2008, in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson, Texas, with Rev. Cliff Hughes officiating. Mrs. Bussey passed away October 16, 2008, in Palestine, Texas.

Born in Lufkin, Texas on July 2, 1919, Glaython Bussey was the daughter of the late Thomas Elmer and Eula(Bussey) Galbreath. She was married to Zannie Lee Bussey, and he preceded her in death on February 25, 1976. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Timpson.

Glaython is survived by two daughters, Loretta Tolar and Janet Wagstaff, both of Elkhart, Texas.

She is survived by 5 Grandchildren: Darren Bush, Kevin Bush, Jodi Wages and husband Jeremy, Cheryle Nitsch adn Jay Wagstaff.
3 Great Grandchildren: Lauren Darden, Colton Darden and Austin Wagstaff.
Several Nieces adn 1 Nephew

In addition to her parents and husband, Glaython was preceded in death by an infant son, 2 sisters Gladys Wedgeworth and Ardath Bailey and 1 brother Thomas Galbreath.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 19, 12 Noon until 1:30 PM at Taylor Funeral Home.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

10/15/08

Douglas Wayne Smith, 66, of Center, passed away October 15, 2008 at his home. He was born December 7, 1941 in Shelby County to Homer E. Smith and Velma O. Luman Smith. Douglas was a 1965 graduate of Texas A&M, and was a member of Providence Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, October 16 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, October 17 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mervin Scott and Bro. Don Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Valerie O. Smith of Clifton, Virginia

Mother, Velma O. Smith of Center

Sisters:
Betty Sue McSwain & husband Gene of Deadwood
Jeanene Porter & husband Danny of Deadwood
Linda Scott & husband Mervin of Deadwood

Brother, Gene Edward Smith & wife Mila of Center

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

Preceded in death by:
Father, Homer “Jack” Smith
Sister, Kathy Smith

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

Logan Andrew Cole, 11 days old, of Huxley, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. He was born October 2, 2008 in Nacogdoches to Bryce Elliott Cole and Laura Elizabeth Hendricks Cole.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 18 at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating.

Survivors include:

Parents, Bryce Elliott and Laura Hendricks-Cole of Huxley

Brother, Zachary Riley

Grandparents, Shannon Hendricks of Muenster
Joan Allen of Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Garold & Patricia Cole of Dudley, Massachusetts

Step Grandmother, Pam Hendricks of Muenster

Great Grandparents:
O.L. & Bonnie Hendricks of Huxley
Ronnie Bush of Porter
Bradford Cole of Delmar, New York

Great Great Grandmother, Betty DuBose of Cleveland

Aunts & Uncles:
Jennifer & Robert Oury of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Christy Hendricks of Huxley
Andrew Cole of Boston, Massachusetts
Brandon Hendricks of DeKalb
Mitchell Hendricks of Muenster

Also a large extended family and many family friends.

Preceded in death by:
Grandmother, Yvette Hendricks
Great Grandmother, Janice Bush
Great Grandmother, Harriet Saunders-Cole
Great Grandmother, Louise Corbett
Great Grandfather, Hal Corbett

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

Bruce Martin, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday October 13, 2008 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.

Services will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday October 16, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham, Bro. Jamie Lindley, Bro. Robert Lindley and Bro. B.J. Windham officiating. Masonic Graveside will follow at Sample Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Wednesday October 15, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home from
5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

He was born August 25, 1947 to Quillon Oswell Martin and Lessie (Bridges) Martin. He was a member of the New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church of Shelbyville, he was a member of the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department and he was also a member of the Shelbyville Masonic Lodge. He was employed at Shelbyville ISD. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Ouillon and Lessie (Bridges) Martin and his Brother-in-law, Tommy Hardy.

He is survived by:
Wife: Vickie Sample Martin of Shelbyville
Sons:
Allen Sean Martin of San Marcos
Kevin Heath Martin and wife Renee of North Carolina
Daughter: Jennifer J. Ford of Shelbyville
Sister: Margaret Hardy of Martinsville
Brother: Lamar Martin and wife Kay of Martinsville
Brother-in-law:
David Lindley and wife Barbara of Shelbyville,
David Sample and wife Sandi of Center
Grandchildren: Cheyenne Ford, Jesse Martin, Dylan Martin, Victoria Ford and John Austin Ford
3 Nieces and 6 Nephews
Host of great nieces and nephews

Pallbearers will be the Shelbyville Vol. Fire Dept. and Jamie Hagler
Honorary Pallbearer, Gene Vail

In Leiu of Flowers Family Requests that Donations be made to the Shelbyville Vol. Fire Dept. P.O. Box 226, Shelbyville, Texas 75973

***Guestbook can be sign at www.mangumfuneralhome.com****
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

10/11/08

Mary Eloise Lahti, age 64 of Center passed away early Saturday morning at her home.

Services will be held 10 AM, Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. D.J. Dickerson officiating interment will be at the Antioch Cemetery in Center.

Ms. Lahti, is survived by:
Daughter: Deborah Odum of Magnolia
3 Grandchildren: Johna Recane, Crystal Odum, and Raymond JoNathon Odum
2 Great Grandchildren: Skylar Tinkle and Mackenzie
Sisters: Sue Pilgrim and hsuband Richard of Blanco and Evelyn Green and husband Huey of Center.
Brothers: Larry Dale Jones and wife Velma of Center, Larry Eugene Jones and wife Patsy of Center and Donald Jones of Center.
Aunts: Francis Reynolds of Center and Kozette Oates of Center.

Ms. Lahti was preceded in death by:
Parents: Eiland and Estell Jones
Husband: John Lahti
Brother: James Jones

10/08/08

Dorothy Mae Forbis age 79 of Milam passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at her residence.

Services will be 10:00 am Friday, October 10, 2008 at New Hope Baptist Church in Milam with Bro. Ric Martinez and Bro. Jack Forbis officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Milam. Visitation will be Thursday October 9, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

She was born December 25, 1928 in Arkansas to parents, Brown & Sally Chandler.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Brown & Sally Chandler, Brothers, A.R. Chandler, J.W. Chandler & J.B. Chandler, Sisters, Helen Marie Chandler, Ruth Brown & Dorothy Faye Chandler, Daughter-in-law, Becky Forbis and Grandson, James Ray Forbis.

She was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church in Milam where she was a nursery worker for many years. She was also a member of the VFW Auxillary in Hemphill for many years.

She is survived by:
Husband, Raymond Forbis of Milam
3 Sons:
James Forbis of Milam
Kenneth Forbis & wife, Ann of Jacinto City, Texas
Michael Forbis & wife, Sharon of Jacinto City, Texas
Adopted-Son, Norris Bell Forbis of Slidell, LA.
Sister, Betty Forsyth & husband, Buck of Trinity, Texas
Brother-in-law, Bro. Jack Forbis & wife, Dorothy of Timpson
Grandchildren:
Jason Forbis of Milam
Rusty Forbis & wife, Amy of Swansboro, North Carolina
Jean-Anne Forbis of Houston
Roxanna Lebron-Riccitelli & husband, Rick of New Braunfels, Texas
Kevin Forbis of Ft. Worth
Patsy Stanfield & husband, Jimmy of Houston

Pallbearers: Bob Lyle, Shannon Wilburn, Bill Turner, George Cox, John Dickson & Joe Osborne

You may sign the online guestbook at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

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

James Felton Bowman, 74, of Center, passed away Tuesday October 7, 2008 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday October 10, 2008 at First United Methodist Church in Hamlin, Texas with Bro. James Brigham officiating. Burial will follow at Hamlin Memorial Cemetery in Hamlin, Texas.

He was born February 19, 1934 to James Peyton and Flora (Irick) Bowman.

He is preceded in death by Parents, James P. & Flora Bowman,
Wife, Mary Ellen “Dolly” Bowman, Brother, Bill Bowman, Sisters, Doris Jones & Viva Ann Bowman Brother-in-law, Al Cleveland and Granddaughter, Lauren Selby.

He is survived by:
4 Daughters:
Lynda & Bobby Younts of George West, Texas
Darla & Billy Matthews of Boerne, Texas
Dana & Royce Selby of Pleasanton, Texas
Chelsea & John Henry Holloway of Center, Texas
Grandchildren:
Jeff, Jason, Jennifer, Jon & Jessica Younts
Jade Fojtik & Holly Meyer
Candace Selby
Logan & Lance Holloway
Great Grandchildren:
Garrett & Landon Younts
Georgia & Cole Younts
Austin Meyer
2 Sisters:
Imogene Cleveland of Hamlin
Jessydean & Monroe Tabb of McCauley
Brother-in-law, Bill G. Jones
Sister-in-law, Jean Bowman
Pallbearers:
Bob Tabb, Eric Tabb, Jim R. Bowman, Bill L. Jones,
Jeff Younts, Jason Younts, Jon Younts and Brent Meyer

**In Lieu of Flowers the family requests that donations may be made to the Charity of your choice**
****Guestbook can be sign at www.mangumfuneralhome.com****
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

10/07/08

Georgia Rebecca "Becky" Wimberly Kelly, of Houston, Texas passed away October 6, 2008. Becky was born August 30, 1944, to Alva and Rachel Wimberly. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all she met; she was a beloved educator for over 30 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by:
H er loving husband of 45 years, Authur "Sandy" Kelley
Daughter: Kimberly Karyl Kelley Stong and husband Christopher
Son: Wesley Michael Kelley and wife Kimberly
Grandchildren: Alana Kelley Strong, Trevor Alan Strong, Grace Ann Kelley, and Vivian Lee Kelley
Sister: Carol Regina "Jean" Wimberley Outlaw
And numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at Klein Funeral Home, Champion Forest.
The funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Thursday at Klein Funeral Home, Champion Forest.
The burial will be 4:00 PM Friday at WImberly Cemetery in Huxley, Texas.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Cy Fair Cancer Center, 10650 Steeple Top Dr. Houston, Texas 77065.

Additonal information: Visitation at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, Friday October 10, 2008 from 2 pm- 3pm

Otis O. Sanders, Sr., 85, of Center, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1923 in Longville, Louisiana to Sam Sanders and Ruby Earl Miller Sanders. Otis proudly served his country during WWII, the Korean War and two tours in Vietnam. He retired as a master Chief Petty Officer and was a lifetime member of the VFW.

As per his request, Mr. Sanders has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 9 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Survivors include:

Wife, Maggie Sanders of Center

Children:
Donna Sanders of Bedford
Ronnie Sanders & wife Karen of Euless
Elaine Ellis & husband Mike of Richardson
Sam Sanders & wife Deann of Friendswood
Otis Sanders, Jr. & wife Susan of Round Rock

Grandchildren:
Lisa Sanders, Stephen Sanders, Sarah Sanders, Rebecca Ellis, Vanessa Ellis, Jeff Ellis, Kami Sanders, Austin Sanders, Kaitlyn Sanders and Emily Sanders

Great Grandchildren:
Tony Martinez, Destiny Martinez, Carmen Martinez, Lauren Sanders, Austin Sanders and Abigail Ellis

Special nephew & niece, Jack & Susan Harris

Also numerous expanded family and friends.

Preceded in death by:
Wives, Betty, Dorothy and Ruth
Parents, Sam Sanders & Ruby Earl Miller Sanders
Son, Johnnie Sanders
Daughter, Linda Sanders
Sister, Lorene Wilson
Brother, Preston Ray

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church and the American Cancer Society.

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

10/05/08

Lee Elvin “Roundman” Hickson, 72 of Timpson passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008 in a Nacogdoches hospital. Mr. Hickson was born August 5, 1936 in Kaufman to Luther Edwin Hickson and Dorothy Fay Thomas Hickson. He was retired from the steel fabricating industry where he was employed as a supervisor.

Visitation will held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 7 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 8 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Cliff Hughes officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Chad Arnold, Benny Martin, Jimmy Wren, Jody Wren, Joe Lynn Bruton, Darrin Rushing and Jay Thompson.

Survivors include:

Daughters;
Janet Lea Trevathan and husband Kevin of Lufkin
Teresa Fay Johnson and husband David of Montgomery

Grandchildren;
Tiffany Lee Clifton and husband Bobby
Jimmy Harvey III
Shawn Allen Pulley
Donnie Lee Johnson
Ashley Renee Jackson and husband Brad Rachel Johnson

Great Grandchildren;
Cassidy Lee Ann Clifton
Brittany Nicole Pulley
Kaylee Brooke Jackson
Sierra Marie Pulley

Brother, Perry Wayne Hickson

Sisters;
Jean Whitley
Gail Arnold
Glenda Stewart

Sister-in-law, Kathleen Wren

Brother-in-law, Manuel Blos Dixon, Jr.

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Luther Edwin Hickson and Dorothy Fay Thomas Hickson
Wife, Rachel Hickson

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

Leo W. Clark, 69, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008 in Beaumont. He was born September 24, 1939 in Center to Charles Edward Clark and Ida Vera Samford Clark. Mr. Clark was employed in the construction business. He was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, October 5 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, October 6 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County.

Survivors include:

Wife, Debbie Clark of Center

Son, Anthony Clark and wife Angela of Center

Daughter, Stephanie Clark of Longview

Grandchildren; Leigh Anne Cartwright and husband Kenyata of Shelbyville
Jessica Clark of Center
Ryan Youngblood of Nacogdoches

Great Grandchildren: X’Zavier, Kayden & Yozman Cartwright

Sister, Elsie Lee McDaniel of Center

Brother, Brady Clark of Center

Brothers-in-law: Ricky Keyes and wife Ginger
Terry Keyes and wife Pattie

Sisters-in-law, Iva Houp and husband Kent

Special Aunt, Glenda Smith and husband Joe B.

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Charlie and Ida Clark
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, O.D. and Hazel Keyes
Brother and Sister-in-law, Elton and Mozelle Clark
Sister, Cleo Clark
Brother, Delton Clark
Sister-in-law, Dorothy Clark
Brother-in-law, Sam McDaniel
Two very special nephews, Vance Bradley McDaniel and Larry Brent Clark

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

Regina Kay Haessly, 52, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008. She was born January 30, 1956 in Nacogdoches to Bobby George Parrish, Sr. and Frances Marie McBroom Parrish. Kay was currently employed in the construction business but had previously been employed at Center Country Club for a number of years. She was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am, Monday October 6 to 1:00 pm, Tuesday, October 7 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, October 7 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Ferrell Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Angela Marie Haessly and fiance’ Shawn of Center

Sons: Justin Carl Haessly of Center

Father of children, Johnny Carl Haessly of Center

Grandchildren; Jayden Burse, Jordan Burse and Tre Burns

Sister, Karen Whitaker and husband Brad of Nacogdoches

Special Family, Cristy & Louie Cooper, and their children Lainee Cooper &
Mikayla Williford

Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives
A host of friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Bobby George Parrish, Sr. and Frances Marie McBroom Parrish
Brother, Bobby George Parrish, Jr.
Mother-in-law, Jackie Sanford

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

10/03/08

LaVada Wallace Teas, 80, of Nacogdoches, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008. She was born September 14, 1928 in Shelby County to Frank Wallace and Flossie Mae Pate Wallace. Mrs. Teas worked for many years as a certified nurse's aide. She was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, October 4 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 5 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Sammy Eldridge officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Carolyn Ferro & husband William of Nacogdoches

Sons:
Jeffrey Doster & Jimmy Doster

Grandson, Steven Joseph Kelley and wife Tiannna, of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina

Granddaughter, Dawn Marie Kelley Keith and husband Doug of Rockwall

Five Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Margaret Adams of Lufkin
Marquette Oliver & husband Olin of Center
Sue Hagler & husband Buddy of Center
Marsha Askew of Nederland

Brothers:
Bud Wallace & wife Billie of Center
Joe Wallace & wife Elaine of Joaquin

Also numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Herschel Doster
Husband, Johnny Teas
Brother, Jesse Franklin Wallace

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

10/01/08

Marrio Cloudy - Funeral services for Mr. Marrio Gene Cloudy will be held, Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Triumph The Church and Kingdom of God in Christ Church in Center, Texas.

Survived by Parents: Arthur and LaVarie Cloudy
Sister: Courtney Cloudy- Joaquin, Texas
Brothers: Curtis (Babe) Stewart Cloudy (Akeisha)- Lacey Washington
Rashad Cloudy - Joaquin, Texas
Pante' Standley- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Kervin Goodwin- Orange, Texas
3 nephews and 2 nieces
Host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Jenkins Funeral Home in Mansfield La. is in charge of the services..