10/31/09

Thomas Ray Oates, age 75 of San Augustine, formerly of California, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine.

His body will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

He was born May 31, 1934 in Palo Alto, CA to parents, Thomas Virgil & Maudie H. (Whitehead) Oates. He worked in maintenance for American Airlines for a number of years.

He is survived by:
Daughter, Christina Oates of Belgium
3 Grandchildren:
Cole, Michelle & Emile of Belgium
1 Sister:
Kelly Noble & husband, Harry of San Augustine, TX
Mother of his Daughter:
Ira Silini & husband, Johnny Hancock

10/30/09

Lurline Emanis, 81 of Center, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.

Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Carroll officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born September 8, 1928 to Ashvath and Lena (Hendricks) Samford. She was the Bakery Manager at U-Save for many years.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Ashvath and Lena Samford, Husband, Adron Emanis, 2 Sons, Gary Bruce Emanis and Tommy Gene Emanis, and Grandson, Wesley Weems.

She is survived by:
5 Grandchildren:
Amanda Battles and husband Sean of Nacogdoches
Mikah Weems & husband Jeff of Minden, LA
Scott Emanis & wife Brandi of Shelbyville
Laurie Wilson & husband Carl of Center
Marc Emanis & wife Ruby of Rock Island, TN
2 Step-Grandchildren:
Jolene Pierce
Candy Meyers
Great Grandchildren:
Tori, Cole & Amelia Battles
Candice Emanis, Delaney & Max Emanis
Colby & Allison Wilson
Dalton & Hunter Emanis & Erika Clark
Great Great Child:
Skyler Weatherford
Pallbearers:
Marc Emanis, Scott Emanis, Sean Battles
James Fults, Stephen Fults, Jeff Weems
Carl Wilson and Ron Gilliland

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

10/29/09

Eddie Lamar Williford, 58, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009, in Nacogdoches. Eddie was born May 21, 1951, in Center, Texas, the son of the late Chester P. Williford and Angie L. Davis Jones.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Friends are invited to attend visitation with Eddie's family from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29. 2009, at Laird Funeral Home.

Eddie grew up in Center, Texas, and graduated from Center High School. He joined the service in 1969 and served his country in the U.S. Army in Europe and retired in 1976. Eddie was passionate about reading and political concerns. He loved his family, especially his nieces and nephews.

Eddie is survived by a sister, Sue Evans and husband, Calvin, of Nacogdoches; a brother, Curtis P. Williford and wife, Sue of Bastrop; nephews, Nicholas Shoalmire and wife, Mary, of Converse, La., Wade Williford and wife, Tamara, of Humble, Texas, and Aaron Williford of Bastrop, Texas; niece, LeeAnna Farmer and husband, Corey, of Huntington, Texas; great-nephews, Dylan Shoalmire, Zach Farmer, Kyle Consford and Steven Farmer; and great-nieces, Kaley Consford, Robyn Shoalmire, Hannah Williford and Randi Mae Shoalmire.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents and one niece, Angela Robin Shoalmire.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2425 Fountainview, Ste. 280, Houston, Texas 77057.

Services under the direction of Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches, Texas.

10/28/09

Jack Dempsey Alford, 76, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at his home. He was born October 7, 1933 in Center to Pierce Jones and Lucille Belrose Jernigan Jones. Mr. Alford served in the US Army and was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 pm, Friday, October 30, 2009 at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Mike Fodge and Bro. R. B. Elumbaugh officiating.

He is survived by :

Sons:
Frank Davis & wife Dobber of Joaquin
W.C. Alford & wife Paulaof Joaquin

Sisters:
Bobbie Miller Key of Orange, California
Frances Reynolds of Center
Miriam Jernigan of Center

Brothers:
Clyde Johnson of Arkansas
John Johnson of Missouri
John R. Adams of Center

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

Five Grandchildren, Four Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Son, Shannon Alford
Daughter, Faith Register

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

10/27/09

Elder Lee Collum, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at his residence.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with his grandsons, Jerry Lee Collum, Jeffrey Collum and Jon Collum officiating. Burial will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born August 6, 1914 to James Willis and Martha (Wilburn) Collum. He was a minister and a member of New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his Father and Step-Mother, Jim and Lela Collum and Mother, Martha Wilburn Collum, Wife, Lorene Poole Collum, Daughter, Deborah Ann Collum, Son, Jerry P. Collum, and Brothers, Paul Collum, J.L. Collum and J.W. Collum and Sisters, Irene Barton and Ruth Hinton.

He is survived by:
Daughter and Son-in-law:
Donna C. Wilburn and husband Price of Shelbyville
6 Grandsons:
Jerry Lee Collum & wife, Michelle of Lantana
Jeffrey Scott Collum and wife, Cara of Tyler
Jon Collum & wife, Loralee of Edgerton, KS
Keith Wilburn & wife, Susan of Plainview
Ronald Wilburn & wife, Berinda of Shelbyville
Timbo Wilburn & wife, Bambi of Center
Sister:
Mae Furlow & husband Clovis of Shelbyville
Daughter-in-law:
Carol Collum of Longview
16 Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces, Nephews and Friends
Pallbearers:
Jerry Collum, Jeffrey Collum, Jon Collum,
Keith Wilburn, Ronald Wilburn and Timbo Wilburn

Family request that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or A Pineywoods Hospice Foundation, 103 A Carriage Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904 and the family would like to thank the following for their love and support during this time, Mae Furlow, Fran Sledge, Martha Daw, Rita Corbell, Dr. Joe Hooker and A Pineywoods Hospice.

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

Bernice H. Ramsey, 83, of Lufkin, services will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 10 AM, in the Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Andy Pittman and Reverend Aubrey Knox officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3 PM, in the Forest Park West Cemetery in Houston.

Mrs. Ramsey was born July 6, 1926 in Timpson, Texas to the late Jewel (Crump) and Vause Hughes, and died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at her residence.

A former resident of Houston, Mrs. Ramsey had resideded in Lufkin for 10 years. She retired from Brelsford Insurance Agency in Houston following 17 years of service. Mrs. Ramsey was a member of the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in Houston and attended Lufkin's First Baptist Church.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Cindy Ramsey of Lufkin and Robert and Nancy Ramsey of Houston; grandchildren, Michelle Ramsey, Rachel Ramsey, Meredith Earnest, Blake Ramsey and Wayne Ramsey; great grandchildren, Jake Earnest and Olivia Earnest; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Sandra Hughes of Center of Center; and nephew, Lance Hughes of Center.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ramsey was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ramsey; son, Steven Ramsey; and brother Weldon Hughes.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lufkin's First Baptist Church, 106 East Bremond Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75901 or Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77079.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 5-7 PM, Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

10/25/09

Virginia McDonald, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009 at a Shreveport hospital. She was born February 24, 1933 in Shelbyville to O.L. Parker, Jr. and Lois Wilburn Parker.

Mrs. McDonald was a member of the West Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church. She had retired from Farmers State Bank after 30 years, and was most recently working as a licensed real estate agent for Tammy Steptoe Realty.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. B. A. Morris and Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to West Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church/Fellowship Hall fund. Send to 4562 CR 2798, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.

Pallbearers will be Jason McDonald, Greg McDonald, Grant McDonald, Brodie Steptoe, Kyle Steptoe, Stephen Snell, Bradley Lovell and Bryan Sanders.

She is survived by:

Husband, Nolan McDonald of Shelbyville

Sons:
Larry McDonald & wife Larenda of Center
Gary McDonald & wife Angela of Center

Daughter, Tammy Steptoe & husband Bruce of Shelbyville

Grandchildren:
Casey Lovell & husband Bradley
Lindsey Snell & husband Stephen
Jason McDonald & wife Lyndy
Greg McDonald & wife Stefanie
Grant McDonald & wife Heather
Bryan Sanders & wife Jana
Brodie Steptoe
Kyle Steptoe & wife Samantha

Great Grandchildren:
Dillan Snell, Delane Lovell, Kobe Sanders, Kylie Snell, Carsey Lovell, Kingston Sanders and Sydney Vee McDonald

Sisters:
Bernadine Creech of Shelbyville
Marceline Green & husband James T. of Shelbyville
LaWanda Reynolds & husband Garland of Buna

Brother, Spencer Parker of Shelbyville

Preceded in death by:
Parents, O.L. Parker, Jr. & Lois Wilburn Parker

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

10/23/09

Danny Fulbright 64, of Longview, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Markle and Al Carillo officiating. Burial will follow at Ramaha Cemetery in Tenaha. Visitation will October 25, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

Danny was born September 30, 1945 in Waynesville, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Jack D. Fulbright and the late Willie Clark Fulbright Perz. Danny grew up in Cruso, North Carolina, where he met his wife of 40 years, Bunita Trull Fulbright.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Jack D. Fulbright and Mother, Willie Clark Perez.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Bunita Fulbright of Longview

3 Sons:
Jason Fulbright & wife Barbara of Center
Bradford Fulbright of Longview
Jeremiah Fulbright of Longview

Grandchildren:
Destini Fulbright of Center
Mariah Fulbright of Center
Ashley Fulbright of Center

Sister:
Diana & Robert Berg of Campobella, SC

Mother-in-law:
Juanita Trull of Canton, NC

Sister-in-law:
Marlene Ashton & husband Bob of Ashville, NC

Pallbearers:
Jason Fulbright, Bradford Fulbright, Jeremiah Fulbright,
Landon Oliver, Eric Partlow and Jeremy Noble

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

Mattie Jackson, 83, of Center passed away Friday, October 23, 2009 in San Augustine, Texas. She was born February 11, 1926 in Rusk, Texas to Alvie J. Alexander and Thuria McIntyre. Ms. Jackson was a homemaker. She was a long time member of the Shelbyville First United Methodist Church.

Services will be held at 2 PM, on Monday, October 26, 2009 at Watson and Sons Chapel with interment at Jackson Cemetery, with Rev. Carla Reed officiating.

Survivors include:
Sons:
Ronnie Jackson and wife Peggy of Houston, Texas
Tommy Jackson of Missouri City

Daughter: Linda Jennings and husband Bobby of Waxahachie, Texas

Adopted son: Nick Haby

Nine Grandchildren, Ten Great Grandchildren

Grandchildren raised as her own: Summer Jackson and husband Mark of Shelbyville and Aaron Sisk and wife Lauri of Center.

Sister: Maxine Peacock of Deer Park, Texas

Sister-in-law: Lucille Hughes of Center

Uncle: J.B. McIntyre and wife Ruth of Houston

Preceded in death by: Husband Robert Lee Jackson, Son: Donald Ray Jackson, Daughter: Patti Lynne Nabors, 1 Brother: James A. Alexander "Sonny", Sisters: Geneice Sasso and Genelle Owen.

Visitation will be held at 4-6 PM, on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

10/22/09

Rozelle Cannon Harris, 83, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009 at her residence.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Kenneth Verner officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She is born July 20, 1926 to Willie and Olivia Nan (Lester) Cannon. She was the Shelby County District Clerk where she served 3 terms. She was a member of New Hope Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Willie and Olivia Nan (Lester) Cannon and Brother, Morris Cannon.

She is survived by:
Husband:
Charles Harris of Center
Step-Son:
Charles D. Harris & wife Lou Ann of Center
Step-Daughter:
Cynthia K. Lobe & husband Jeff of Washington State
Step-Daughter:
Cathy L. Harris Pruitt of Joaquin
Niece:
Bobbie Cannon of Germany
Grandchildren:
David Lobe and Kevin Lobe
Adam Harris & wife Kelli
Brandi Harris Sawyer & husband Chris
Daniel Harris & wife Rachel
Dennis Harris
Tommy Harris & Cherie Gibbs
Katie Harris
Great Grandchildren:
Lauren and Tatum Harris
Dillon & Maci Doggett
Kylie Sawyer
Ethan Hart
Numerous Cousins, Family and Friends

Pallbearers:
Chris Sawyer, Daniel Harris, Adam Harris,
Tommy Harris, Thomas Spears and Justin Spears

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

Funeral services for Patricia Ann Lewis Gibbs, 67, of Carthage will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Buddy Hall will officiate. Interment will follow in Tennessee Cemetery in Shelby County. Services are under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. She died October 20, 2009 at her home in Carthage.

Mrs. Patricia Ann Lewis Gibbs was born August 9, 1942 in Houston. She was one of three children born to the marriage of Amos and Georgia Irene Turney Lewis. Pat was raised in Houston graduating from Smiley High School with the class of 1959. She married Billy Joe Gibbs and together they celebrated over 50 years of marriage. Mrs. Gibbs worked as a hairdresser in her younger years and devoted to rest of her life to her family as a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents; stepson, Jeffry Lynn Gibbs, and two grandchildren, Johnathan A. Gibbs and Joseph Warren Cannon.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Billy Joe Gibbs, Sr., of Carthage; son, Billy Joe Gibbs, Jr. and wife, Sandy, of New Caney; daughter, Lynnette Darlene Gibbs Cannon and husband, Otis Ray, of Dallas; brothers, Henry Russell Lewis, of Missouri and Amos “Jr.: Lewis, of Peoria, Illinois; grandchildren, Aaron Ray Cannon and wife, Dana, of N. Carolina, Sherry Renee Cannon and husband, Landon, of Hampton, Kerrie Kay Cannon Old and husband, Paul Ray, of Paris, Brandie Gibbs, of Tomball, Misty Renee Gibbs, Ashley Nicole Gibbs, and Mallory Gibbs, all of Houston and Jessica Darlene Gibbs, Brittany Michelle Gibbs, and Stormey Lynn Gibbs, all of New Caney; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and family.

Serving as pallbearers will be Buddy Hall, Johnny Lamar, Dustin Pinkert, Kennethy Rector, Chris Taylor, and Aaron Cannon.

10/19/09

Martha S. Ward, 81, of Vidor died Sunday, October 18, 2009 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Vidor, she was a retired custodian with VISD. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary post # 8246, and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #910 of Vidor.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Memorial Funeral Home.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband Jay P. Nolan,
Parents Elton and Cordell Bush,
Brothers Alfred Bush, Coy Bush, Foye Bush, and Special Bush,
Sister Miriam Cowart,
Great grandchild Cade Wright, and Niece Rhonda Parham.

She is survived by her daughters Glynda Wright and husband Thomas of Flower Mound, TX., Paula Christian and husband Ricky of Vidor, and "Lulu" Bobbie Louise Johnson and husband Roger, Sr of Vidor, grandchildren Alesha Hogue, Kyle Wright, Brian Wright, Atasha Quebedeaux, Roger Johnson, Jr., Bobby Johnson, and Christi Penning, great grandchildren, Josh Wright, Dillion Wright, Callie Wright, Christian Quebedeaux, Madison Johnson, Alexis Penning, Gavin Penning, and Brooklinn Penning.

10/18/09

Dorothy Lee Samford, age 89, of Center, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Green Acres Convalescent Center in Center. She was born May 17, 1920 in Shelby County to N. W. Lee and Kate Strickland Lee. Ms. Samford was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Center and a member of Lucretia Bussey’s Sunday School class.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, October, 19, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Rev. Greg Megill officiating.

She is survived by:

Son, David Lee Harvey and wife Barbara of Kingwood

Daughter, Cathy Williams and husband Bill of Center

Grandsons:
Jason Lee Harvey of Friendswood
Dennis Allen Harvey of Austin

Granddaughters:
Stacey Burford of Nacogdoches
Melissa Williams of Austin
Amanda Carson of The Woodlands

Nieces:
Yvonne Loveladdy of Center
Pat Lowery of Pasadena
Avis Lambert Lout of Joaquin
Eva Melton of Center

Nephews:
Hilburn Scruggs of Joaquin
Joe Scruggs of Joaquin

Also a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives
A host of friends

Preceded in death by;
Parents, N.W. Lee and Kate Strickland Lee
Sisters, Ione Middleton and Annis Lee Scruggs
Son, Terry Samford
Brother, Erroll Lee

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Cancer Association, or the First United Methodist Church in Center.

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

R. B. Neal, age 84, of Center, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 in a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born June 17, 1925 in Center to Ransom Edgar Neal and Beulah Johnson Neal. Mr. Neal served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Center VFW, Post # 8904 and of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday, October, 19, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in the Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Ralph Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Shelby county.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Neal, John Neal, Steve Neal, Angela Neal, Michael Neal and Kyle Neal.

He is survived by:

Sons:
Bruce Neal and wife Brenda of Livingston
Ray Neal and wife Barbara of Center
Billy Neal and special friend Patty Andrews of Center

Grandchildren:
Leanne Mason, Bryan Neal, Kim Bowman, John Neal, Steve Neal, Karen Morris, Karla Jernigan, Michael Neal, Stacey Neal and Angela Neal

Eighteen Great-grandchildren

Sister, Joan Neal of Center

Caregiver and Friend, Fannie Choate of Center

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

Preceded in death by:
Wife of 46 years, Edna Mae Neal
Wife of 10 years, Julia Neal

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

10/17/09

Mrs. Lois (Lilly) Powers, 103, of Garrison, TX, formerly of Timpson, funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 19, 2009, in Good Hope Baptist Church, Timpson, with Rev. Elmer Mathews officiating. Interment will follow in Blair Cemetery. Mrs. Powers passed away October 16, 2009, in Garrison, TX.

Born October 10, 1906, in Appleby, TX, Lois Powers was the daughter of the late Ellis Holloway and Dollie (Campbell) Lilly. She married Claude Powers, who preceded her in death September 15, 1978. She was a homemaker and member of Good Hope Baptist Church. She was active in the WMA of Good Hope Baptist Church and a faithful member of the ladies’ quilting organization.

Survivors include daughter Claudine Peavy of Nacogdoches, TX; 2 granddaughters: Gayle Muckleroy and husband Gary of Nacogdoches and Debbie Clark of League City, TX; 6 great grandchildren: Kent Birdwell, Kelly Griffey, Steve Clark, James Clark, Nathan Clark, Natalee Clark, and 12 great great grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister Naomi Hendricks of Timpson, TX.

In addition to her parents and husband Claude, Lois Powers was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

Visitation for Mrs. Powers will be 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Sunday, October 18, 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.

10/16/09

Omer Earl “Pop” Stanford, age 81, of Center, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 at his home. He was born February 5, 1928 in Geneva, Texas to George H. Stanford and Maggie Gertrude Cochran Stanford. Mr. Stanford was a retired Houston firefighter.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, October, 17, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Larry Maddux and Bro. Ed McRae officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Rusk County.

He is survived by:

Wife, Bonnie Stanford of Center

Sons:
Marshall Dover & wife Sue of Center
Gregory Scott Stanford of Center

Daughters:
Linda Puckett & husband Billy of Center
Pauline Mauhar & husband Ron of Center

Grandchildren:
Bill Dover, John Dover, Randy Dover, Gregg Puckett, Billy Puckett, Jr., Wendy Penn, Billie Jo Ray, Kim Walker, Kelly Wassil, Goldie Stokes, Angie Garner, Gregory Earl Stanford, Tiffany Hewitt, Cody Stanford, Haley Michelle Stanford

Thirty Three Great Grandchildren

Three Great Great Grandchildren

Brother, Leon Stanford & wife Judy of Cut and Shoot

Preceded in death by:
Parents, George H. Stanford and Maggie Gertrude Cochran Stanford
Brother, James Stanford

Jean Edwin Null passed away on October 15, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Powdrill Cemetery in Center with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born in Houston on November 13, 1928 just before the great depression. As a young man Jean entered the United States Air Force and served his country during the Korean War. After he was discharged he enrolled in the University of Houston and began his studies in engineering. In late 1952 Jean met Merlene Fults - the love of his life - and they were married on June 5, 1953. Jean and Merlene were married for 33 years until her death in 1987. They had 5 daughters, 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. During their marriage they traveled with their children and did extensive missionary work in Guatemala as well as Mexico for many years. Even though we miss him as he has passed on to his reward in Heaven, Jean will be reunited with his loved ones that have gone before him.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Henry Null; his mother, Lorena Wainwright Null; his sister Norma Pearson Turner; and his beloved wife Merlene Fults Null as well as many other dear relatives.

He is survived by:
Five Daughters:
Carolyn and Russell Hodge
Sherry and Dannie Turner
Merry and Ricardo Trejo
Deborah and Mitchell Midkiff
Rebecca and Jonathan Miller
Ten Grandchildren:
Katherine and Gregg Blalock, Anthony Hodge, Daniel Turner, NaTasha West, Hillary and Victor Weech, Virginia Midkiff, Matthew Midkiff, Raymond Gutierrez III, Carlos Gutierrez, and Wayland Vaughan Miller
Four Great-Grandchildren:
Mikayla Blalock, Isabel Blalock, NaTasha Weech, and Sydney Weech
Brother, Wain Null
Brother-in-law, Paul Fults

Pallbearers:
Anthony Hodge, Jonathan Miller, Raymond Gutierrez, Carlos Gutierrez, Mitchell Midkiff, Dannie Turner and Daniel Turner
Honorary Pallbearers:
Russell Hodge, Wain Null and Greg Blalock

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

Zeagler A. Melton, 89, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 at his home. He was born January 10, 1920 in Lufkin to Daniel Webster Melton and Delaney Bradshaw Melton.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM, Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home .

At Mr. Melton's request, he will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

He is survived by:
Wife, Eva Melton of Center

10/14/09

Jerry Lynn Collum, age 62 of Tenaha, passed away, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in Lufkin, Texas.

Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2009 at Campti Cemetery with Bro. Pat Windham officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born October 16, 1946 in Shelby County to parents, P.A. & Vertie Lone (Holt) Collum who precede him in death, he is also preceded in death by his Nephew, Robert Collum and Niece, Sherry Goings Boshart. He was of the Methodist Faith. He worked in the poultry industry and for Tyson Foods.

He is survived by:
Brother, Jack Collum & wife, Frances of Shreveport, LA.
Sister, Vernell Goings & husband, W.J. of Center
Brother, Billy Collum & wife, Deanna of Joaquin

Nephews & Nieces:
Michael Collum & wife, Susan of Bossier City, LA.
Glenda Lutz of Center
Donnie Collum of Joaquin
Donna Jamison & husband, Todd of Center

Numerous Great Nieces and Nephews

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

Wayne Howard Cammack, a Celebration of Life Service will be held for Wayne Howard Cammack on Friday, October 16, 2009 at Central Assembly of God Church at 10 AM. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 PM on Friday at Willow Grove Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas.

Pastor Andy Harris will officiate both services. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Hill Crest Funeral Home from 5-8 PM.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Cammack; daughter, Sherry Crawford and husband Forest, sons, Wayne Cammack Jr. and wife Tammy, David Cammack and mother Ercell Cammack. He is also survived by three sisters, one brother, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

You may share your memories with the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorial.com

Hill Crest Memorial 318-949-9415

10/12/09

Steve Hughes, 58, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born September 25, 1951 in Orange to Frank Hughes and Betty Crump Hughes. Mr. Hughes has been the mayor of Joaquin for many years. He was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Tommy Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Newton Johnson, Larry Weaver, Chuck Spann, Sam Watts, Mike Wood, Shawn Murray, Chuck Raymond and James Raymond.

Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Pridgen, Richard Pridgen, Randall Crump, Joe Wilkins, Travis Rodgers and Kenneth Spurlock.

He is survived by:

Wife, Teresa Raymond Hughes of Joaquin

Children:
Brian Hughes of Center
Billy Hughes & wife Melissa of Joaquin
Lindsey Hughes of Carthage
Stephanie Hughes of Joaquin
Michael Presswood of Joaquin
Brent Hughes of Joaquin
Tyler Hughes of Joaquin

Godson, Lucas Murray of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Racheal Hughes, Mathew Hughes, Angela Hughes, LeAnna Hughes, Taylor Hughes, Brynna Hughes and Brenden Hughes

Brother, Michael Hughes of Splendora

Sisters:
Janie Wheless of Joaquin
Vicky Askew & husband Larry of Center
Brenda Ford & husband Tommy of Spurger
Patricia Hughes of Splendora
Pam Cunningham & husband Thomas of Spurger
Martha Weaver of Center
Sandra Eddins & husband Bobby of Center
Kathy Abbott & husband Bill of Dallas
Robbie Fry & husband Randy of Joaquin

Father-in-Law & Mother-in-Law, Dean & Bertha Raymond of Huxley

Brothers-in-Law:
James Raymond of Shelbyville
Chuck Raymond & wife Angela of Shelbyville

Sister-in-Law, Patricia Lovell & husband Steve of Center

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

Preceded in death by:
Mother, Betty Rippy
Step-Father, Charles Rippy
Father, Frank Hughes

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

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

10/10/09

Lt. Col. Carlos Lee Fox, Sr., USAF Retired, 86, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born February 20, 1923 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Carl James Fox and Lucille Lee Miller Fox. Col. Fox was retired from the U.S. Air Force, having served during WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He was a member of the Rotary Club, VFW Post #8904 and First United Methodist Church of Center.

Col. Fox began his military career in the Army air Corps with pilot training on the biplane and ended with the Space Shuttle Progam (1951-1974). His many awards and his achievements included:

• Chief, Air Force Operations, Space Shuttle Program, Kennedy Space Center, FL
• Director of Civil Engineering for the development of Manned Orbiting Laboratory (Space Shuttle Program)
• Member of Site Selection Committee for NASA Space Shuttle Program
• Air Force Regional Civil Engineer – Ubon, Thailand
• Chief Project Engineer for the Titan Launch Facilities – Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL & Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
• Military Liaison to the King of Denmark, Sondrestrom Air Base, Greenland
• Veteran of WWII, Korea, & Vietnam
• Retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force
• President of the Society of Military Engineers
• Pilot of numerous aircraft including the Grumman HU-16 Albatross
• Record Holder for the longest over-water search & rescue mission
• Over 5,000 hours of flying time
• Sr. Pilot & Sr. Missile Man
• Kentucky Colonel
• Top Secret Clearance
• Cold War Certificate from French Consulate

Through his career, Col. Fox received numerous medals including American Campaign Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Armed Forces Reserve Expeditionary Service Award, European-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the WW II Victory Medal.

During his retirement, Col. Fox enjoyed being an active member of the community. He was honored by the Rotary Club as a Paul Harris Fellow for his services in the community, including developing the “Fun for Funds” Scholarship fundraiser. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Col. Fox’s honor to the Catherine Pinkston Scholarship Fund or the First United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm, Monday, October 12, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Greg Megill and Bro. Fred Bird officiating. Military Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

He is survived by:
Wife, Cathy Fox of Center

Sons:
Mike Fox and wife Angi of Pearland, Texas
Carlos Lee Fox, Jr. & wife Alyssa of Stafford, Texas

Daughters:
Brenda Lee Hemry and husband Don of Oakhurst, California
Kay Simas and husband Robert of Ahwahnee, California
Carole Newgent and husband Steve of Kissimmee, Florida
Tradie Galindo and husband Ben of Granbury, Texas

Twenty-One grandchildren and Eighteen great-grandchildren.

Brothers:
Carl James Fox, Jr. and wife Hildie of Sebring, Florida
Joseph Fox and wife Audria of Battle Creek, Michigan

Sister: Barbara Smith and husband Gilbert of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Adopted Son: Luis Salazar and wife Wendy of Center

God Son: Alex Munoz of Center

Sister-in-Law: Pauline Kaper and husband Ronnie of Center

Brother-in-Laws:
Roy Lamden and wife Sandra of Amarillo,Texas
Troy Lamden and wife Kathy of Graham, Texas

Caretaker and Special Friend of the Family: Sheila Dixon - whose compassion, care and devotion made his last days the best they could be.

He was preceded in death by:
Parents, Carl James Fox & Lucille Lee Miller Fox
Son, Ted Fox
Sisters, Martha Beckwith and Peggy Evens

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

10/08/09

Tommie Itasca Steward, 105, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Holiday Nursing Center. She was born February 18, 1904 in Josephine, Texas to James Thornton Henson and Sally Ann Harper Henson.

At Ms. Steward's request, she is being cremated. A private memorial will be held in Marlow, Oklahoma in the near future.

She is survived by :
Daughter, Pauline Lorah of Center
Son, Tommy Neal Steward of Berlin, Germany
Six Grandchildren
Fifteen Great Grandchildren
Five Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Sedric Steward
Son, Billy Leon Steward

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

10/07/09

Funeral services for Mr. Arvel Pate, 88, of Timpson, Texas, will be held at 10:00am Friday, October 9, 2009, in First Baptist Church , Timpson, with Rev. Josh Walters officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Timpson. Mr. Pate passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Green Acres of Center, Center, Texas.

Born December 3, 1920, in Center, Texas, he was the son of the late Willie and Ida (Powdrill) Pate. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was awarded numerous combat medals for his service in Normandy, France and Germany, and was a POW during the European campaign. On December 20, 1941, he married Dorothy Hendrick in Center, Texas. Mr. Pate retired as a machinist with Hallmark of Center and was also a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy Hendrick Pate of Timpson.

Sons: David Pate and wife Debra; Danny Pate and wife Sue; Timmy Pate and wife Cheryl; and Jeff Pate and wife Cynthia, all of Timpson.

Daughters: Arlene Horton and husband Hal of Timpson; Susan Naron and husband Joe of Nacogdoches; Elaine Parker of Nacogdoches and Pam Fausett and husband Jimbo of Timpson.

Brother: Dalton Pate of Timpson.

Sisters: LaVerne Pope of Wimberly, Texas; LaMerle Cockerham of Humble, Texas and Orine Ingram of Pasadena, Texas.

18 Grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

In Addition to his parents, Mr. Pate was preceded in death by son, Michael Eugene; Great-granddaughter, Megan Mason, and son-in-law, Butch Parker.

Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00pm, Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund, 2039 CR 1470, Timpson, Texas, 75975. The family of Mr. Pate is being served by Taylor Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net.

10/6/09

Allen Glyn Bearden, 69, of Center passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1939 in Wills Point to John H. Bearden and Nellie Le Grant Bearden.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2009 at White Rock Cemetery with Bro. Ed McRae officiating.

He is survived by:
Special Companion, margie Norden of Center.

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

10/5/09

James Black, Jr., 65, of Houston, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2009 at a Pasadena hospital.
He was born August 12, 1944 in Houston to James H. Black and Laura Davis Black.

At the family's request, Mr. Black has been cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

He is survived by:
Parents, James and Paula Black of Palestine
Brother, Ronald Lee Black of Deer Park
Special Friend, Deb Zook of Deer Park

Preceded in death by:
Mother: Laura Maybelle Davis Black
Brothers, Donald Earl Black and Richard Thomas Black

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

Bobby L. Stanley, 80, of Center, passed away Monday, October 5, 2009 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. He was born August 13, 1929 in San Augustine to Ira “Doc” Stanley and Bertie Mae McBride Stanley. He served in the US Army from 1947 – 1949 and was a member of Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Carroll Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Spann’s Chapel Cemetery.

He is survived by:

Wife, Reecie Stanley of Center

Sons:
Steve Stanley of Center
Mark Stanley & wife Linda of Center
Pat Stanley & wife Angela of Roanoke
Stuart Stanley & wife Mariana of Spring
Simon Stanley & wife Carla of Center

Grandchildren:
Ian Stanley
Robert Stanley
Christian Stanley
Jonathan Stanley

Sister, Marie Long of Center

Preceded in death by:
Brothers, John P. Stanley, Bill Stanley, Jack Stanley, and Gene Stanley
Sister, Dorothy Foster

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

John Richard Smith, 48, of Center, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009 at a Longview hospital. He was born February 5, 1961 in Center to John Smith and Ella Mae Webb Smith. Mr. Smith was of the Pentecostal faith.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Edward McRae officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Windham, A.J. Adams, Richard Windham, Marcus Adams, Donald “Doc” Moore and Anthony Stoker. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Smith and Stoney Whittington.

He is survived by:

Sisters:
Cynthia Adams & husband King of Marshall
Lynn Windham & husband Richard of Center
Georganna Smith of Monroe, Louisiana

Nieces:
Amanda Sigler & Amie Adams

Nephews:
Jeffery Windham, Marcus Adams, A.J. Adams, Brandon Gwin, Bryan Gwin, and Justin Gwin.

Great Nieces:
Kira Lee Windham, Kelsie Waller, Alyssa Waller & Sara Diane Merchant

Great Nephew & Special Little Buddy, Keaton Sigler

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

10/02/09

Ruth Mitchell Powdrill, 81, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born February 28, 1928 in Louisiana to Andrew Lee Mitchell and Georgia Buckingham Mitchell. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, October 2, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

She is survived by:

Husband, Charles Powdrill of Center

Daughters:
Peggy Woodfin & husband Neil of Center
Melissa Powdrill Bailey & husband John of Center

Son, Mike Powdrill & wife Sheila of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Amy Woodfin Rains of Houston
Phillip Woodfin of Tyler
Mandy Powdrill of Joaquin
Tyler Bailey of Center

Sister, Ollie Phillips of New Jersey

Also numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Son, Allen Powdrill
Three Sisters, Three Brothers
Grandson, Michael Todd Powdrill

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