09/30/09

Joann Smith Thomson Norris, 79, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at a Lufkin hospital. She was born December 22, 1929 in Frederick, Oklahoma to Arthur Ray Smith and Erma Veo Plew Smith. Ms. Norris was a member of First Baptist Church in Tenaha.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Scull Family Cemetery in Tenaha with Rev. Russ Atwood officiating.

She is survived by:

Daughter:
Erma Dee Thomson Scull & husband John; and their family:
Drue Scull & wife Suzanne
C.D., Alayna & Molly
Dee Ann Scull Starr & husband Greg
Daniel, Abi, & Katie
Terry Scull & wife Alison
Caroline, Sarah & Laura Anne

Son:
Samuel Layton Norris & wife Leann; and their family:
Layton Norris & wife Danna
Lindsey, Stormi, Kaylee & Colby
Trasey Norris Allen & husband Mark
Amy Allgood Scott & husband Justin
Madelyn, Sami & Jordan
Justin Allgood & wife Jenn
Jessica, Jerrica & Jadia

Son:
Jack S. Norris, Jr. & wife Linda; and their family:
Jason Norris & wife Jennifer
Joel, Josiah & Jared
Josh Norris

Preceded in death by:
Brother, Jerry Smith
Longtime special friend and companion, J.C. Wilkinson

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

Peggie Jo Bowden, 82, of West Helena passed away September 29, 2009 in Little Rock. Mrs. Bowden was born April 22, 1927 in Joaquin, Texas to the late John Thomas Brown and the late Lena Harvey Brown.

She is survived by a son, Larry W. Bowden and wife, Sandra, of Little Rock; daughter, Pam Brady of Russellville; grandchildren, Wyn, Mary, Carter, and Madelyn Grace Bowden, and Tyler and Kingslei Brady; and great-grandchildren, Madison Jo and Bella Brady.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, King W. Bowden; and a brother, Don Brown.

Services for Mrs. Bowden will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2009 at West Helena United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. Burial will be at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas. Reverend Richard Rodgers will officiate.

Local services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha, with interment to follow at Ramah Cemetery.

Local services are under the direction of Watson and Sons Funeral Home.

09/29/09

Verniece Luman Holt, 84, of Center, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born September 23, 1925 in Shelby County to John “Sel” and Eunice (Anderson) Luman. She was of the Baptist Faith.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Sel and Eunice Luman, Husband, Oliver “Dick” Holt and Daughter-in-law, Pansy Holt.

She survived by:
3 Sons:
David Holt of Lufkin
Lawrence Holt of Lufkin
Benny Holt & wife Jennifer of Center
Daughter:
Deborah Sue Holt Jones & husband Thomas of Lufkin
Grandchildren:
Brandon & Sheldon Holt
Christopher Jones
Aaron Jones
Ricky Holt, Shauna, Cory & Kaylyn
Numerous Great Grandchildren
Brother:
Verlon Luman of Center
3 Sisters:
Vastine Folsom of Center
Velma Smith of Center
Vaudine of Center

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

Kathryn Vitala, 93, of Center, passed away Monday, September 28, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.

Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Burial will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born November 7, 1915 in Shelbyville to William Nathan and Mary Lee
(Johnson) Yates. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center. She worked as a welder for Baker Hughes Tool Co. for 28 years.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, William Nathan (W.N.) and Mary Lee Yates, Husband of 35 years, Norman James Vitala, Sister, Vivian Brame & husband Bracy, Sr., Brother, Myrl Yates & wife Myrtle, Sister, Verna Lea Myers & husband R.A., Brother, Evert Yates, Brother, Paul Yates, Nephew, Jackie Yates and Great Nephew, John Nathan Yates, Sister-in-law, Jerry Ann Yates.

She is survived by:
Brother:
Charles Yates of Port Arthur
Sister:
Iris Adams & husband Clarence Earl of Lakey
Niece:
Becky Yates of Center
Numerous Other Nieces, Nephews, Family & Friends

Family requests donations be made to First Baptist Church in Center, Texas

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

09/28/09

Ronnie Metcalf, 61, of Center passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born May 22, 1948, in Center to Jay Metcalf and Bivie Stanley Metcalf. Mr. Metcalf served in the US Army.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm, Thursday, October 1st at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 1st at New Hope Cemetery in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

He is survived by:
Sons:
Joshua A. Metcalf of Shelbyville
Jake Metcalf of Las Vegas, Nevada
MIchael Metcalf of Las Vegas, Nevada

Grandkids:
Courtney Metcalf, Colton Metcalf, Jayden Metcalf and Mikey Metcalf.

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

09/26/09

Nell Sue Mauldin Fory of Lake Cherokee, Longview, Texas, passed from this life in the early morning hours of September 26, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born at home, in Linden, Texas on July 27, 1929, the seventh child of Forest Houston, and Nancy Judson Mauldin. After graduating from High School in Linden and nursing school at Charity Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, she married Howard K. Fory on July 11, 1950 in Longview. She then made a home wherever Howard’s job took them. After retiring from nursing, she worked as a librarian in Lovington, New Mexico and sold real estate on Lake Cherokee. She was never happier than when in the company of friends and family, preferably playing canasta.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Howard, their three children, Gina Anderson and husband Raymond of Lovington, N.M., Nanci Bassett of Dallas, and Robert Fory and wife Carol of Longview. Also left behind, a sister, Becky Stanley of Longview, and seven grandchildren: Nathan Eubank and Jason Eubank, currently serving in Afghanistan, Seth Anderson and Matthew Anderson of Lovington, N.M., Brandon Baker of Red Oak, Texas, Lacy Turney of Dallas, Beau Bassett of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, three great grandchildren, Noah Turney of Dallas, Madison Eubank and Bailey Eubank of Hobbs, New Mexico, three sisters-in-law, Fran Fory, Mary Mauldin and Margie Mauldin and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Forest Houston and Nancy Judson Mauldin, brothers James, Bluford, Gene and Forest and one sister, Irmadee.

Her beautiful smile cheered, comforted and warmed many hearts throughout her 80 years. She was well-loved and will be greatly missed.

Services will be held Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 10:00 AM at Centre Presbyterian Church, 8531 FM Rd. 2011, Longview, Texas. Interment will be at 2:00 PM in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, TX. Arrangements are made by Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Drive, Timpson, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Centre Presbyterian Church, or your favorite charity. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net.

09/25/09

Curtis J. Hilliard, 83, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 at The Tower Nursing Home in Smithville, Texas. He was born September 3, 1926 in Tenaha, Texas to William Lovell and Annie Lou (Matthews) Hilliard.

Upon graduating from Tenaha High School in 1943, Curtis moved to Houston to work for Brown & Root. Eighteen months later he went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and was immediately drafted into the Army where he served in World War II and the Korean War. After 37 years with Southwestern Bell in Houston, Curtis retired to Youpon Ridge on Toledo Bend Lake where he enjoyed fishing, and raising Wood Ducks. His favorite pastime was sitting on his porch viewing his beloved lake, watching the many varieties of birds, and his wandering pets.

Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Restland Cemetery with Bro. Billy Freeman officiating. Visitation will be Monday, September 28, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, William and Annie Hilliard, and Siblings, Marie Ferricane, Glen Hilliard and Ruby Mae Whiteside.

He is survived by:
Wife of 63 years:
Joyce Ray Hilliard of Houston
3 Daughters:
Libbey Scheible & husband Glen of Muldoon
Glenna Hamilton & husband Bill of Austin
Melinda Hammond & husband Glenn of Houston
3 Grandchildren:
Jennifer Gilligan of Comanche
Ashley Hamilton of Austin
Will Hamilton of Austin
1 Great Granddaughter:
Sarah Renee Gilligan
Nieces and Nephews
Pallbearers:
Glen Scheible, Bill Hamilton, Glenn Hammond, Will Hamilton, and nephew Larry Lee.

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

9/24/09

C.D. “Jake” Vaughn, 88, of Huxley, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at his residence.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Bickley, Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Lamar Denby officiating. A Masonic Graveside will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley under the direction of the Shelbyville Sam Houston Lodge #32. Visitation will be Friday, September 25, 2009 starting at 10:00 a.m. and continue until service time.

He was born September 30, 1920 to Clayton and Annie (McDonald) Vaughn. He was a lifelong member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church. He worked as a farmer, rancher, carpenter, roughneck, and also worked for the County Commissioner Pct. 2. He was a Master Mason for more than 60 years.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Clayton and Annie Vaughn, Wife, Oneita Vaughn, Brothers, Bill Vaughn, Tom Vaughn, Jim Vaughn and Henry Vaughn and Sisters, Ophelia Snider, Dobie Wagstaff and Bessie Lanier.

He is survived by:
Daughter:
Margaret Cockrell & husband Jerry of Joaquin
Daughter:
Lynette Vaughn of Carthage
Grandchildren:
Ricky Cockrell & wife Kathy of Joaquin
Brad Cockrell & wife Lisa of Joaquin
Charles Elliott & wife Mandi of Carthage
Stephen Elliott & wife Kelly of Huxley
Great Grandchildren:
Brandon & Katelyn Cockrell
Meagan & Allyson Cockrell
Hunter, Tanner, & Physher Elliott and Paris Nichols
Clayton Elliott
2 Sisters:
Eula Long of Huxley
Catherine Rash of Monticello, Ark.
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Special Caregivers:
Edith Risinger
Hazel Risinger
Pallbearers:
Chuck Raymond, Larry O’Rear, Phillip Chambliss,
Keith Oswalt, Wayne Goldsberry and Travis Long
Honorary Pallbearers:
Hunter Elliott, Tanner Elliott, Brad Cockrell,
Ricky Cockrell, Charles Elliott and Stephen Elliott

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

Thomas Courtney, Jr. 44, of Splendora, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009.

A Memorial Service will be held a later date.

He was born September 11, 1965 to Thomas Eugene Courtney, Sr. and Betty Gail Fenley.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Marion Courtney of Splendora
Son:
Thomas Eugene Courtney, III of Splendora
Mother:
Betty Gail Timmons of Georgia
3 Brothers:
Brian Keith Courtney of La Porte
David Edward Courtney of La Porte
Anthony James Courtney of Colorado Springs, CO
Uncle:
Glenn Nichols, Jr. of Splendora

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

09/23/09

Mattie Frank Willingham Wyatt, 90, of Center, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Pine Grove Nursing Center. She was born October 1, 1918 in Center to W. W. Ballard, Sr. and Mattie Lou McLendon Ballard. Ms. Wyatt was an auxiliary member of Gideons International, a member of the First Baptist Church in Center, where she taught the Dorcas Sunday School Class for many years, a member of the Golden Harvest Club and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, an avid “42” player and loved to fish.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday, September 25th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, September 26th at the First Baptist Church in Center with Rev. Carl Smith and Rev. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be John Wyatt, Stephen Wyatt, Joel Campbell, Kerry Lucas, Phillip Coffman and Jimmy Fischer. Honorary Pallbearers will be 1st Lt. Thomas Eckerfield, USMC, Larry Ballard and David Bain.

She is survived by:

Sons:
George “Butch” Willingham & wife Kathy of Tyler
W. Hal Wyatt & wife Delores of Center
Don B. Wyatt & wife Jane of Nacogdoches

Granddaughters:
Mandy Campbell & husband Joel of White Oak
Misty Eckerfield & husband, 1st Lt. Thomas Eckerfield, USMC of Tyler
Nancy Eastland & husband Scott of Eldorado, Arkansas

Grandsons:
Robert Wyatt & wife Kelly of Saginaw
Stephen Wyatt & wife Anna of Lufkin
John Wyatt & wife Erin of Nacogdoches
Billy Wyatt & wife Jennifer of Center

Great Grandchildren:
Sunny Eckerfield, Mason Campbell, Clayton Campbell, Seth Wyatt, Kaleb Wyatt and Mason Wyatt

Preceded in death by:
Husband, George A. Willingham, Sr., CWO-W4, USAF
Daughter, Sharon Willingham
Husband, W. Robert Wyatt
Three Sisters, Three Brothers

Memorials can be made in Ms. Wyatt’s name to Gideons International or the First Baptist Church.

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

Joe Conley Blackman, born October 29, 1929 and present in heaven September 21, 2009, Joe Conley Blackman led an honorable life filled with love, adventure, and unprecedented dedication to his Center High School sweetheart and wife Mooneen Yvonne Winger.

If variety is the spice of life, then his was extremely spicy! His adventures started in the backwoods of East Texas. He was born in Tenaha, but moved often to places like Terrapin Neck, Carthage, Joaquin, and others. Even a dirt-floor farm house was home for him and his siblings.

Barefoot, and wearing his everyday hand-me-down overalls, fun for him and his brother R.B. was catching crawdads in the creek, hoping it would be enough for dinner. When the fish weren't biting, they would climb the railroad trestle, hang off the edge, and see who could last longer. The roaring train above them often decided who would be walking home wet. He made his own toys, such as pushing around a barrel ring with a flattened tin can nailed to a stick. He was a proficient stilt walker, and earned his Grapette money shooting marbles.

He was very close to his mother, and loved to watch her cook his favorite desserts like chocolate pie, sweet potato pie, and banana pudding. She often served him cornbread and milk, which he enjoyed all his life, and even this year.

He lived in a two-story frame house on Nacogdoches St. in Center, across from the Grammar School. He later attended Center High School where he met the love of his life, Mooneen Y. Winger. Music was one of the many loves they had, and both played in the band. She played bass clarinet, and he played baritone, sometimes trombone. They began a classic relationship, which evolved into a beautiful life-long symphony. On January 1, 1951 he joined the United States Air Force. After his return from basic training, they were married in Center on July 19, 1951. They were each other's best friend and love until she became present in heaven on April 28, 1999 after losing a hard fought battle to cancer. Our Dad lost half of himself that day.

After flight school, he flew in the B-29, B-36, and became a radio operator. He then joined the Strategic Air Command, and became a B-52 tail gunner. He served in both the Korean and Viet Nam Wars and did so with pride and thankfulness. He received the Air Force Longevity Service Award, Korean Service Medal, FEAF Air Medal, FEAF U. N. Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. During that time he was stationed in Kansas, Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, Florida, New York, and Georgia. TDY duty took him to many exotic places overseas.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1971, he went back to school and studied Heating & Air Conditioning. In 1975 he was employed by the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier, and did so for 20 years. He was the postman that always went above and beyond, making conversation with elderly patrons that rarely had visitors, or repairing anything that was broken. He simply cared about people in need. When Christmas would come he would get so many cookies, cakes, pies, and other goodies it would fill our dining room from the top of the table to covering the floor.

While stationed in Puerto Rico they made another addition to the family, their daughter, Susan Kay. She quickly became Daddy’s little girl, whom he sang to, read to and taught her how to bowl and play softball and what to expect from a man with regard to opening a door or holding her chair at dinner. Then on June 16, 1961, the final and most precious son Scott Edward was born. He too was read to, sang to and participated in Track and Field, bowling, fishing (one of Dad’s best fishing buddies) and then went on to learn to play trombone, just as his Dad had done before him. Since he was gone so much in the service we made it a point to always have a family day and special family vacations which included: a trip to Broadway to see Mame and Cabaret, a trip to Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Canada and so many more.

He was an extraordinary Dad, a devoted and faithful husband, and a man people easily grew to love. We will miss him, but we will always think of him with love in our hearts and thankfulness that God brought us all together to share in the special moments that make life worthwhile!

He was preceded in death by his wife Mooneen Y. Blackman, two sisters, Billie Jean Langham, and Alma Bottomley, two brothers, W.C. Blackmon, and R.B. Blackman, his mother Nancy Daniels, and parents-in-law Charles E. Winger and Mary Helen WInger.

He is survived by his son Scott Blackman and wife Linda of Ft Worth, his daughter Susan K. Reed and husband Randy of Sacul; three grandchildren, Jennifer West of Nacogdoches, R. Spring Wilson of Texas City, and Jacob West and wife Lauren of San Antonio; and five great-grandchildren, Joel Rhodes, Christopher Wilson, Sunnie Mooneen Morris, Cheyenne Morris, and Jadeanna Morris.

If you knew Joe C. Blackman, went to school or church with him, or perhaps you are family that has lost contact, or a veteran that would like to help celebrate his life, you are cordially invited to attend. Graveside services will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit www.donate.americanheart.org or call (800) 242-8721, or The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd. Tyler, TX 75701, (800) 777-9860.

If you have any questions call Watson & Sons Funeral Home (936) 598-4331, Susan Reed (936) 558-8401, or Scott Blackman (817) 456-2019. We look forward to seeing you there!

Alan Kent Calhoun, 56, of Timpson, passed away September 22, 2009 in Timpson. Services will be at 2 PM, Thursday, September 24, 2009, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Justin Coburn officiating.

Born July 17, 1953 in Houston. He was the son of the late John C. and Connie Marie (Brewer) Calhoun. After moving to Timpson, Alan attended Timpson Missionary Baptist Church and was a frequent visitor with his good friends at First Baptist Church, Timpson.

Survivors include 2 brothers: Rex Calhoun and wife Susie of Timpson and John Michael Calhoun, 2 nephews and 1 niece.

The family of Mr. Calhoun is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, Texas 75975.

To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.taylorfh.net.

Blackie Berry, 89, of the Paxton Community, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Panola Care & Rehab in Carthage. He was born February 29, 1920 in Amarillo.

Mr. Berry will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, September 27th at Paxton Methodist Church.

He is survived by:
Daughters:
Dianna Smith of Middleburg, Flordia
Lillian Thomas of Pearland

Sons:
Michael J. Berry of Corpus Christi
Dan Berry of Jacksonville, Florida

Twelve Grandchildren
Fourteen Great Grandchildren
A number of nieces, nephews and host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Alva May Edwards Berry
Daughter, Florence Addie Lowe

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

09/22/09

Paul Tindol, 40, of Center, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009. He was born February 24, 1969 in Center to Harrel Ray Tindol and Thenia Burch Tindol. He was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Name.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, September 23rd at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, September 24th at White Rock Cemetery with Bro. M. D. Lamon officiating.

He is survived by:

Sons:
Paul Avery Tindol of Center
Jaysen Ray Tindol of Center

Daughter, Jesse Vail of Center

Mother, Thenia Tindol of Center

Brothers:
Harrel Ray Tindol, Jr. and wife Tammy of Center
Phillip Tindol of Center

Sisters:
Elizabeth Reyes and husband Rogelio of Center
Mary Castillo and husband Paul of Center

A Number of Nieces and Nephews
A Host of Friends

Preceded in death by:
Father, Harrel Ray Tindol

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

Velverd Gerald Bailey, 73, of Center, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1935 in Freeport to Newie Bailey & Ruby Strother Bailey. Mr. Bailey was of the Baptist Faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, September 23rd at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 24th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ed McRae officiating. Interment will follow at Martinsville Cemetery in Nacogdoches County.

Pallbearers will be Jody Anderson, Nathan Anderson, Murphy McWhirter, Perry Bailey, Danny McLean, and Pat McWhirter. Honorary pallbearers will be Nicholas Bailey, Gerald P. Bailey and Daniel McWhirter.

He is survived by:

Wife, Jeannine Bailey of Center

Daughter, Geraldine McWhirter & husband Patrick of Moss Hill

Sons:
Darrell Bailey of Center
Michael Bailey & wife Karen of Center

Twelve Grandchildren

Six Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Jackie Peacock & husband Cliff of Cleveland
Patricia Ann Smith & husband James of Shepherd
Buttons Coen & husband Terry of Trinity
Lisa Reed & husband Windel of Bay City
Karen Bennettson & husband Dan of Bay City

Brothers:
Tommy Bailey & wife Katrina of New Caney
Ben Bailey & wife Susie of Conroe
Bill Bailey & wife Rita of Groesbeck
Bob Bailey & wife Lavonna of Plantersville

Preceded in death by:
Son, Gerald Perry Bailey
Brothers, Newie Adelbert Bailey & Laverl Bailey

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

George Harold "Butch" Mefford, of Timpson, passed away on Septembre 21, 2009. Butch was born on December 23, 1940 in Nacogdoches to George E. Mefford and Verna V. Mefford, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving wife of almost 10 years, Rebekah S. Mefford; two sons from a previous marriage and their wives, Kevin and Shannon Mefford of Austin and Kirk and Keisha Mefford of Houston; a sister and her husband, Nita Gayle and Mike Beard of Cypress, Texas and a brother and his wife, Gary and Stacy Mefford of Dripping Springs, Texas. His extended family includes two aunts, numerous cousins and nephews and many friends who will miss him.

After graduating Nacogdoches High School in 1959, he attended Texas A&M University and Stephen F. Austin University.

Butch spent most of his professional life in the construction business. Butch retired to his home in Timpson in 2005.

Since retirement Butch and Beck have spent their time at home in Timpson gardening, working around the yard, enjoying life, and each other and their grandchildren. Never one to slow down, Butch was also active with the Woodland Christian Church of Timpson, assisting with theri construction projects and generally jumping in whenever something needed to be done.

Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday, 26, 2009 from 6-8 at Woodland Christian Church (Hwy 84/Hwy 59, Timpson). Services will be at Woodland Christian Church on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 4 PM followed by a procession to Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson. The family of Mr. Mefford is being served by Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

To convey condolences or to sign an online register please visit www.taylorfh.net. Donations in Butch's memory may be made to the East Texas Area Council, BSA or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

09/18/09

Georgie Ethel Rollins Hooper, of Center, Texas services will be held Friday, September 25, 2009 at 1 PM in the Mangum Funeral Home Chapel in Center with Reverend Ronnie Frankens of Lufkin officiating. Graveside services will follow at Old Sardis Cemetery in San Augustine County. The family will receive friends Thursday September 24 from 6 to 9 PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hooper was born in Shelby County, Texas on January 17, 1916 to George Randolph Rollins and Leana Viola Perry Rollins. She was the granddaughter of Sidney Rollins of Missouri and John Houston Perry and Sarah Rebecca Garrett Perry of San Augustine, Texas. She passed from this life on September 21, 2009 at her daughter’s home in Lufkin, Texas. She was married to Charlie Green Hooper for 63 years. A devout Christian, she was of the Pentecostal faith and loved God with great expectations of a Heavenly home going. She loved her family greatly. Courage and strength were seen throughout her lifetime as she faced many adversities. Imparting wisdom, love, and compassion to her family and many friends, she now leaves to us a great joy at her remembrance.

She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Hoyt and Jane Hooper of Doyline, Louisiana and Durwood and Shirley Hooper of San Augustine, Texas, and son, Tim Hooper of Bossier City, Louisiana.
Daughter Maureen Hooper of Reklaw, Texas, daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie Free Lawson and Larry, Charlene and Jackey Pigg, Wanda and David Curbow of Lufkin, Texas, Georgia and Jimmy Marshburn of Pollock, Texas, Delorse and Dave Martinez Jr. of Diboll, Texas, Zelma and James Litzmann of Huntsville, Texas, and daughter by adoption-of-the heart and husband, Geneva and Tony Matteo of Lufkin, Texas.

Surviving grandchildren are Anita Broadway Jones, Rita Broadway Carter, Bryan Broadway,
Laurie Hooper Harris, Robert Hooper, Alisa Hooper Timmons, Lawinda Free Broaddus, Kathy Free Gilcrease, Richard Free, Terrie Free Gardiner, Charlie Free, Lana Free, Dana Free Dearing, Stacey Hooper, Regina Hooper Robinson, Jeff Hooper , Martin Pigg, Corey Pigg, Jared Pigg, Georgette Marshburn Husband, Kim Marshburn Yarbrough, LeAnn Marshburn Duncan, Stephanie Martinez, Shaune Martinez, Shelby Martinez Rice, Amie Curbow Hung, Jaclyn Curbow Childers, Amber Curbow, Jonathan Curbow, Jennifer Litzmann Drane, Amanda Litzmann Crocker. Also sixty-two great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren, nieces Wilma Marks, Virginia Smith, and Linda Fancher.

In addition to her husband, Ethel was preceded in death by infant son, Doyle Ray, two grandsons, Hoyt Lynn Hooper and Seth Dominic Martinez, daughter-in-law, Martha Hooper, son-in-law J W Free, sisters, Opal Rollins Parrish, Dorothy Mae Rollins Gipson and Marguerite Rollins Brashears; brothers, Edgar Perry of Buna, Texas and Jesse J Rollins Redmon of Grayson County, Texas.

Pallbearers are grandsons, Bryan Broadway, Robert Hooper, Richard Free, Stacy Hooper, Jeff Hooper, Corey Pigg, Shaune Martinez, and Jonathan Curbow. Honorary pallbearers are remaining granddaughters and remaining grandsons.

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

James Buckner, 80, of Center, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 at his home. He was born April 30, 1929 in Center to Morgan Buckner and Beulah Potts Buckner. He served in the Army during the Korean war, and was a member of Spanns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 22nd at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 23rd at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Carroll Jones & Bro. Don Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Spann’s Chapel Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Rex Crenshaw, Steve Stanley, Jerry Conway, Steve Lovell, Jonathan Stone and Boo Klein.

Honorary Pallbearers James Enmon, Heath Hagler, J.C. Hanson, Bobbby Stanley, Charles James and Bob Donnell.

He is survived by:

Wife, Claudine Buckner of Center

Daughters:
Jeannie Clark & husband James of Center
Kathy Kay & husband Chuck of Shelbyville
Jamie Buckner of Center

Grandchildren:
Karly Kay & Cody Clinton of San Augustine
Cody Clark & wife Kaylie of Princeton
Judd Clark & wife Megan of Center
Michael Kay of Nacogdoches

Great Grandchild, Brylie Clinton of San Augustine

One Future Great Grandchild, expected around Christmas

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Morgan Buckner & Beulah Potts Buckner
Sisters, Beatrice Bowles & Neta Buckner
Grandchildren, Brett James Clark & Suzanne Morgan Clark

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Spann’s Chapel Cemetery Fund at Farmers State Bank.

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

Thomas Courtney, Jr. 44, of Splendora, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009.

Services are pending at Mangum Funeral Home. Burial will be at Bradley Springs Cemetery in the BoBo Community.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Marion Courtney of Splendora
Son:
Thomas Eugene Courtney, III of Splendora
Mother:
Betty Gail Timmons of Georgia
3 Brothers:
Brian Keith Courtney of La Porte
David Edward Courtney of La Porte
Anthony James Courtney of Colorado Springs, CO
Uncle:
Glenn Nichols, Jr. of Splendora

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

Martha S. Motley, age 92 of Center passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009
at her home in Center.

Services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Center with
Bro. Carl Smith and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.
Visitation will be Monday, 6:00pm until 8:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born July 6, 1917 in Tenaha, to parents, Ferrin & Virginia (Parker) Stanley. She graduated from Tenaha High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ferrin & Virginia Stanley, Husband, Jack Motley and 4 Sisters, Winfrey, Virginia, Jimmy & Madge.

She is survived by:
Son & Daughter-in-law: Luke Motley, III & wife, Silver of Center
Daughter & Son-in-law: Jeanne Motley Howard & husband, Leland of Houston
4 Grandchildren:
Debra Jeanne Armstrong of Humble
Luke Motley, IV & wife, Rosalind of Sherman
Monica Motley VanSlate & husband, Jon of Houston
Meredith Motley Morris & husband, Brian of Longview

Great Grandchildren:
LeAnn Elizabeth Armstrong, Marlee Grace Motley, Jordan Bell Motley, Mary Catherine Motley, Sara Elizabeth VanSlate, Emily Catherine VanSlate, Morgan Bell Morris & Jacob Brian Morris

1 Sister, Johnnie Reaves of Katy
Numerous Nieces, Nephews and Friends

Pallbearers: Luke Motley, IV, Mark Massey, Jon Marc VanSlate, Brian Morris, Barrett Havran & Blake Havran
Honorary Pallbearer, Fred Collins

Donations can be made to the First Baptist Church in Center, Texas.

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

Duel Larue Jetton, 77, of Orange, passed away Friday, September 18, 2009 in Orange. He was born August 11, 1932 in Joaquin, Texas to Esbond Allen Jetton and Evie Iona Rogers Jetton. Mr. Jetton was a member of the McDonald Baprist Church in Orange. He served in the United States Marine Corps.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 22nd at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 22nd at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mark Woolf officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Crow, Sean Foreman, Philip King, Carl Jetton, Michael Foreman and Jason Bowsher.

He is survived by:

Wife, Marie Cecilia Jetton of Orange

Daughters;
Roxann King of Wills Point
Jessica Ledoux of Manistee, Michigan
Paulette Terrance of Nashville, Tennessee
Kelly Foreman of Orange

Son, Larue Carl Jetton and wife Maria of Nashville, Tennessee

Grandchildren;
Danna Crow and husband Don of Wills Point
Philip King and wife Deena of Terrell
Stormy Terrance of Nashville, Tennessee
Cecilia Malley of Pass Christian, Mississippi
Michael Foreman of Orange
Sean Foreman of Orange
Carl Jetton of Orange
Christy Kelley and husband Jeremiah of Nashville, Tennessee
Haley Harris of Manistee, Michigan
Kenneth Harris of Manistee, Michigan

Great Grandchildren;
Daniel Crow of Wills Point
Jenna King of Wills Point
Hunter King of Tyler
Jason Bowsher of Pass Christian, Mississippi
Kaden Malley of Pass Christian, Mississippi
Paige Kelley of Pass Christian, Mississippi
Dorian Smith of Nashville, Tennessee
Anthony Kelley of Nashville, Tennessee

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

Vernon E. Eason, 76, of Logansport, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Desoto Regional Medical Center. He was born March 26, 1933 in Clarks, Louisiana to Almon Eason and Kathrine Haynes Eason. Mr. Eason was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church in Logansport, Louisiana. He worked with Volunteer Christian Builders for over eleven years.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday, September 20th at First Baptist Church in Logansport, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, September 21st at First Baptist Church in Logansport, with Bro. Lance Cypert and Bro. Charles Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Cool Springs Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.

Pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church in Logansport, Louisiana. Honorary pallbearers will be the Gideon Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Eason of Logansport, Louisiana: daughter; Debbie Nutt and husband David of Prague, Oklahoma and their children, Elizabeth Nutt, Cody Nutt and wife Britta and their children, Victoria Nutt and Colten Nutt: daughter; Linda Eason of Delhi, Canada: sisters-in-law; Earline Eason of Clarks, Louisiana and Ruby Eason of Tallulah, Louisiana: brothers-in-law; Shelton Mizell of Springhill, Louisiana, David Goss of Lindale, John Goss of Costa Rica: numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by brothers and sisters; Opie Waldrop, Arnold Eason, Margaret Price, John W. Eason and Billie Mizell

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

09/18/09

Jacquline Holt, 54, of Center, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1954 in Jasper to James “Jack” Sanders and Maureen Chambers Sanders.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, September 19th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, September 20th at Swift Cemetery in Nacogdoches County with Bro. Ed McRae officiating.

Pallbearers will be John Peek, Gene Adams, Dustin Adams, Shane Whitton, Clark Williams, Dennis Stringer, and Justin Williams.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Shawna Martinez & husband Isidoro of Shelbyville
Christie Peek & husband John of Shelbyville
Mistie Flournoy of Shelbyville

Son, Clark “Trey” Williams, III & wife Dusty of Grigsby

Mother, Maureen Sanders of Center

Granddaughters:
Nikkie Flournoy, Skye Martinez, Celaya Martinez, Kristen Peek, and Chelby Williams

Grandsons:
Justin Williams & wife Briana, Douglas Flournoy and John T. Peek

Brothers:
Red Sanders, Donald Sanders & wife Donna, Mike Sanders & wife Cindy, Rusty Sanders & wife Kim, Dusty Sanders & wife Brandy

Sisters:
Beck Hillard & husband Rex, Sharon Stringer & husband Dennis, Debbie Adams & husband Gene.

Preceded in death by:
Father, James “Jack” Sanders
Daughter, Jackie Shaw
Son-in-Law, Danny Ray Flournoy
Brother, Harold Sanders
Sister, Sue Preston

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

Mr. Martin Allen Alms Sr., age 74, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Shelby County, Texas.

Mr. Alms was born May 7, 1935, in Center, Texas, as a son of the late Verna Clarice (Holt) and George Edward Alms. He was a machinist and a U.S. Army veteran, serving 1958-1960.

Survivors: a son, Martin Allen Alms Jr. of Bastrop, Texas; daughters, Sabrina Lynne Alms of Joaquin, Texas, and Ronna Renee Alms of Bastrop, Texas; brothers, Eddy Alms of Dayton, Texas, and Danny Alms of Anahuac, Texas; sisters, Jean Lillard and Connie Alms Hudec, both of Channelview, Texas; six grandcihldren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine, Texas. Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery near San Augustine, Texas.

Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Online obituary and condolences posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

Charles H. Anderson, 79, of Center, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at his residence.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at the First Christian Church in Center with Bro. Aubie McSwain officiating. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be Monday, September 21, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born January 3, 1930 in Joaquin to William Joseph and Evelyn (Taylor) Anderson. He worked for South Western Bell Telephone Company for 39 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, William and Evelyn Anderson.

He is survived:
Wife of 61 years:
Dorice Anderson of Center
Son:
John Anderson of Garyville, LA
Daughter:
Denis Harclerode & husband Scott of Mt. Enterprise
3 Grandchildren:
Cara Harclerode of College Station
Katy Harclerode of Morgantown, WV
Stephanie Anderson of Rosesharon, TX
3 Sisters:
Joyce Landers of Houston
Edna of Houston
Patsy Harrison & husband Arnith of Spring

Pallbearers:
Wayne Riley, Duane Valusek, Vince McMahon,
Scott McMahon, Scott Harclerode and Clifford Hamilton
Honorary Pallbearer:
Malcom Weaver

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

09/13/09

Randy McAdams, 58, of Center, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center. He was born March 20, 1951 to Bob Lacy McAdams and Yvonne Willoughby McAdams. Randy was a member of the Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149. He served in the US Army during Vietnam, and was of the Baptist Faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 15th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 16th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. John Bender officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery.

The Masonic Lodge will serve as pallbearers.

He is survived by:

Son, Cole McAdams & fiancé Dana Artherholt of Huntsville

Father, Bob McAdams of Leona

Brothers:
Billy Bob McAdams & wife Lisa of Center
Jimmy McSwain of Center

Mother of his son, Claudine McAdams of Huntsville

Nephews:
Joshua McAdams & wife Micah of Center
Kevin McSwain of Normangee
Ben Blount of San Augustine
Bradley Andrews & wife Mindy of Carthage
Daniel Andrews of Greenwood, Louisiana
Phillip Andrews of Greenwood, Louisiana
John Andrews of Center

Nieces:
Jane Blount of Denver, Colorado
Laura Blount of Nacogdoches

Sister-in-Law, Suzanne McAdams of Center

Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law, George & Tonya Andrews of Center

Mother-in-Law, Margaret Andrews of Center

Preceded in death by:
Mother, Yvonne Willoughby McAdams
Brother, Kenny McAdams
Brother-in-Law, Matt Andrews

Memorials can be made in Randy’s name to LifeCare Hospice, 320 North Street, #11, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 or The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718.

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

09/12/09

Jamie Ruth Grayson Horn, of Huntsville, Texas passed away. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. on Monday afternoon at Cool Springs (this is out from Logansport). She was a 1958 graduate of Joaquin High School and the only child of Ruth and Ferg Grayson of the Fellowship community.

09/11/09

Sally Edna Golden, 92, of Center, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Magnolia Place Health Care in Liberty, Texas.

Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2009 at Folsom Chapel Cemetery with Bro. M.D. Lamon and Bro. Richard Goodwin. Visitation will be Monday, September 14, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

She was born in Shelby County on December 8, 1916 to W.H. and Sally Edna (McMahon) Duncan.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, W.H. and Sally Edna Duncan, Husband, Clyde Golden, Children, Evelyn Windham, Travis Windham, Jewell Windham and Evie Sue Windham, Brothers and Sisters, Freddie Lee Nowell, Edelvis Duncan, Carlton Duncan, Arlene Smith, Syble Shue and Ruth Cooper.

She is survived by:
Children:
Vernell Hooks of Grand Prairie
Peggy Broadway of Center
Sharon Lewis & husband, James of Houston
Don Roy Windham of New Orleans
Charles Keith Windham & wife, Lorrie of Dayton
Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren
Brothers and Sister:
W.H. “Bill” Duncan of Houston
Ernest Duncan & wife, Gladys of Houston
James Duncan & wife, Lois of Jasper
Avis Chapman of Colmesneil

Pallbearers:
Eric Windham, Darrell Windham, Randy Lewis,
Kevin Windham, Melvin Broadway, Jr.,
Michael Broadway, Wyatt Windham and Bradley Ford

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

09/10/09

Charles Estes Adams, age 92 of Center, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009 .

Services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Bender officiating, burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Center.
Visitation will be Saturday starting at 10:00 am until service time at Mangum Funeral Home.

Charlie was born June 3, 1917 in Crockett, Texas to parents, Thomas A. Adams and and Lillian Bell Rosson.

He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and he was a member of the Lions Club. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Center for over 50 years. He owned and operated Adams Machine Shop and alongside his wife, owned the Century Shoppe in Center for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A. Adams and Lillian Bell Rosson and his wife, Nettieoma Adams and 2 Grandchildren.

He is survived by:
Son, George C. Adams & wife Bobbie
Sister-in-law, Joyce Bridges of Center
Brother-in-law, Dair McFatter
Number of Nieces, Nephews and friends

The family would like to thank the Staff of Pine Grove Nursing Home for their Love and Care they have shown to the Adams’ family.

Family requests that donations can be made to the First Baptist Church in Center.

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

Michael H. "Mike" Walker, 64, of Center, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at a Tyler hospital. He was born October 14, 1944 in Center to Thomas Hoyet Walker and Wylma Counts Walker. Mike had owned and operated H&W Plumbing for many years. He was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM, Thursday, September 10th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM, Friday, September 11th at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Dr. Jack Smith officiating.

He is survived by :
Wife, Mary Jones Walker of Center
Daughter, Michaelene Parker and husband Paul of Pittsburg
Son, Michael Hoyet Walker, Jr. of Dallas
Granddaughter, Kori Layne Jones of Center
Sister, Bettye Johnson & husbnd Alan of Center
Uncles, Harold Gene Walker & wife Mary of LaPorte
C.G. Counts and wife Earlene of Wiggins, Mississippi
Aunt, Mary Virginia Walker of Center
Also a number of other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Thomas Hoyte Walker & Wylma Counts Walker

Memorials can be made in Mike's name to the Robert M. Rogers Hospice Center Home Place, c/o Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701

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

Christy Lynn Harvey Bielicki, 22, of Center, passed away Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler after a sudden illness.

Services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with
Bro. Danny Dodson officiating. Burial will follow at Reynolds Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Visitation will be Saturday evening from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

Christy was born August 2, 1987 in Center to Parents, Caleb & Paula (Reynolds) Harvey. She graduated from Center High School in 2005. She attended Central Baptist Church in Center.

She is preceded in death by her Grandparents; Johnnie Harvey and G.B. & Inez Reynolds and her Great Grandparents, and her Uncle, Douglas Sims.

She is survived by:
Husband:
Travis Bielicki of Center
Parents:
Caleb and Paula Harvey of Center
Sister:
Jenny Lee Harvey of Center
Niece, Mikayla Anderson
Mother-in-law: Cynthia Matson of Garrison
Grandmother-in-law: Ruby Curry of Garrison
Aunts and Uncles:
Richard Brown, Ronald Hill, Deborah Jones, Laura Knox, Mark Harvey, Rodney Harvey,
Larry Reynolds, Phyllis Castillo and Vicki Kutschinski
3 Sisters-in-law: Lori Wells, Dusti Alden & Gigi Cox
1 Brother-in-law: Fred Bielicki

Numerous Cousins, other Relatives and Friends

Pallbearers: Timothy Murphy, David Smith, Brent Anderson, Robert Knox, Garrett Stehling & Brandon Stehling

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

09/08/09

Joyce Ann Campbell, 80, of Port Arthur, Texas died Monday, September 7, 2009 at Christus St. Mary Hospital.

Joyce was born June 23, 1929 in Shelbyville, Texas to Smith L. Carter and Della Ballard Carter. She was a resident of Port Arthur for 58 years. She was a homemaker and previously worked for Sabine Towing and was also a telephone operator.

Funeral services will be at 10 am, Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Rev. Dan Watkins and Reverend Eric M. Griggs officiating. Graveside services will be at 3 pm, Thursday at Carroll Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas with Reverend Thomas Brown officiating.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday evening from 5-7 pm at the funeral home.

Survivors include her husband, Carl Campbell of Port Arthur, Texas; son, Mark Campbell of Port Arthur, Texas; and brother, S.W. Carter of Shelbyville, Texas.

Graveside services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.

09/07/09

Mary Jo Windham, 46, of Huffman, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009 at her residence.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Phil Meadows officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Mangum Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

She was born August 2, 1963 in Pasadena to Robert Bruce and Mary Lousie (Boyd) Windham. She was a member of Triumph Christian Center. She worked as a foreman for KBR.

She is preceded in death by her Mother, Mary Louise Windham, Uncle, Billy Boyd and Grandparents, J.C. and Viola Boyd and Margareite Campbell and Leo Windham.

She is survived by:
Daughter:
Rebecca Lousie Gootee & Fiancé, Richard Anthony Mendoza of Humble
Sister:
Theresa Katerene Windham of Huffman
Father and Stepmother:
Robert Bruce and Sharon Windham of Shelbyville
Special Friend:
Rhonda Humphus of Huffman
Nephew:
Christopher Alan Guinn of Huffman

Pallbearers:
Richard Mendoza, Justin Serres, Ed Durham, Eric Schmid
Christopher Guinn and Linda Little

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

Gene Hairgrove, 80, of Mesquite, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009. He was born December 23, 1928 in Tenaha to William C. Hairgrove and Mildred Rhodes Hairgrove. Mr. Hairgrove was a member of Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to service time, Tuesday, September 8th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 8th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Oliver officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.

Pallbearers will be J. T. Rhodes, Charlie Rhodes, Wayne Hairgrove, Larry Hairgrove, Franklin Hairgrove, Roland Cross, Lee Howard and Charles Hooker. Honorary pallbearers will be Sammy Rhodes and James Edward Hairgrove.

He is survived by:

Son, Tom Hairgrove and wife Tana of Center

Daughter, Twila Parker and husband Joe of Garland

Grandchildren:
Lindsay Parker
Lauren Parker
Tyler Patterson

Brothers:
Billy W. Hairgrove of Tyler
Alvin C. Hairgrove of Longview

Numerous Nieces, Nephews and other relatives
A Host of Friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, William C. and Mildred Rhodes Hairgrove
Wife, Rene Hairgrove
Son, Rory Lynn Hairgrove
Brother, Dale Hairgrove

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

Ruth Elaine Fults, 79, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at her residence. She was born March 17, 1930 in Houston to Pete R. Williams and Minnie V. Stockman Williams. Ms. Fults was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 8th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 9th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Michael Joe Bird officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be David Fults, Chris Hunt, Billy Fults, Billy Fults Jr., Cedric Lopez and David Fults Jr.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Betty E. Faircloth and husband Danny of Pensacola, Florida
Loice Ann Gonzalez of Joaquin

Sons:
Larry D. Fults and wife Betty Jo of Pensacola, Florida
Ricky W. Fults of Galveston
Billy F. Fults and wife Shelia of Joaquin
Bobby L. Fults of Joaquin
David L. Fults of Joaquin

Fourteen Grandchildren
Eighteen Grandchildren

Sisters:
Nelda Hubbleston of Snyder
Sue Matthew of Snyder
Rita Bryant of Snyder

Brothers:
Raymond Williams of Snyder
James Williams of Snyder

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Lloyd Fults
Grandsons, Andrew Fults and Ricky Wayne Fults, Jr.

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

09/04/09

Mrs. Jean Brooks, of Carthage passed away September 3, 2009 in Carthage, Texas. Mrs. Velda Jean Ramsey Brooks was born in Tenaha, Texas to the marriage of Kelly Otto and Emma Bowden Ramsey, Sr. One of four children, Jean attended rural Tenaha Schools and was a Nurse at Panola Nursing Home for 25 years. She loved life and enjoyed fishing and painting with her friends. Jean also loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Tenaha and member of the Order of Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Eugene Brooks, second husband, C.W. “Buck” Barnett, and brothers, W.L. “Sausage” Ramsey and Kelly Ramsey.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Hawthorn Funeral Home. Services will be held Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Glover officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cementery.

Survivors include:
Children:
Shirley Harkness and husband Wayne of Center
Danny Brooks of Carthage
Paul Brooks and wife Becky of Logansport, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Kelli Gray and husband Brandon of Center
Chris Harkness of Center
Kelly Brooks and wife Crystal of Spring

Numerous great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends
Sister: Nelwyn Head of Center

Pallbearers: Brandon Gray, Chris Harkness, Johnny Ramsey, Kelly Brooks, Bobby Head, Terry Ramsey, Phillip “Kit” Kitchen and Blake Harkness

Services are under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home, Carthage, Texas.

Graveside services for Mrs. Sandra Kay Tatum, age 58, of Tatum, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Tatum Cemetery with Pastor Freeman Pierce officiating under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Tatum passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2009, in Dallas.

Sandra Kay Watson Tatum was born on August 26, 1951, in Center, Texas to J. E. and Georgie Marie English Watson. She moved to Tatum in 1988, from Kilgore. Mrs. Tatum was a Baptist. She married Billy Ray Tatum on August 19, 2004, in Tatum. Mrs. Tatum was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter-in-law, Stephanie Scott.

Mrs. Tatum is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Tatum of Tatum; two sons, Tracy Scott and wife Mindy of Tatum and Edward Knight of New Caney; one step-daughter, Shirley Tatum of Tatum; four step-sons, Robert Tatum and wife Elizabeth of Tatum, William Tatum and wife Patricia of Tatum, Daniel Tatum of Tatum, and David Tatum and wife Ronne’ of New London; one brother, T. J. Washburn and wife Nell of Liberty City; five sisters, Jeanette Callens and husband Clyde of Louisiana, Sherry Moore and husband Calvin of Houston, Patsy Clawson of Longview, Beverly Willison and husband Bill of Longview, and Janice of Monohans; and five grandchildren, Jasmine Scott, CeCelia Smith, Joann Knight, Barbara Knight, and Elizabeth Knight. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends also survive Mrs. Tatum.

If desired, memorials may be made to Heart’s Way Hospice, 437 W. Panola, Carthage, TX 75633.

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

09/02/09

Pauline Rahal GeBron
December 6, 1909 - August 28, 2009

Sissy, as known to her family and friends, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam F. GeBron. Sissy was born in Gainesville, TX but, made her home in Dallas. She lived a long and full life that was full of love and laughter. Sissy was the heart of her family and so loved by everyone. Everything about her will be missed but, most of all would be the smile she would give you, and the best Lebanese food to every grace a plate.
She was blessed to be survived by her five children;

Dave GeBron and wife, Linda of Franklin, TX
Gene GeBron of McKinney, TX
Robert GeBron and wife, Gloria of Rowlett, TX
Victor GeBron of Dallas, TX
Rose Marie (GeBron) Hand of North Richland Hills, TX

Twenty grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
Sissy is locally survived by her granddaughter;
Rachel Campbell and husband Rick of Center, TX

Memorial and Celebration of life will be at Calvary Hill Cemetery, Saturday - September, 5, 2009 at 12:00 PM ( Noon).

Richard “Dick” Payne, 85, Joaquin, passed away September 2, 2009 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born November 28, 1923 to Dewey Payne and Virginia Canaday Payne. Mr. Payne was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 3rd at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 4th at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Don Windham & Dr. Glenn Molsbee officiating. Interment will follow at Shelbyville Cemetery.

He is survived by:

Wife, Kathryn Burton Payne of Joaquin

Daughters:
Annette Payne of Haughton, Louisiana
Carlitta King of Wichita Falls
Dianne Howard of Shreveport, Louisiana

Sons:
Bubba Howard & wife Linda of Shreveport, Louisiana
Lane Howard of Shreveport, Louisiana

Ten Grandchildren, Ten Great Grandchildren

Brothers:
Don Payne of California
Harold Payne of Australia

Sisters:
Millie Blansett of California
Margie Long of Louisiana

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

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Schumpert ICU, doctors and staff, and Special Friend, Debbie Howard.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Dewey Payne & Virginia Canaday Payne
Brother, Elliott Payne
Sister, Dotsie O’Quinn

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