7/8/08

Mrs. Imogene McDaniel Oglesbee, age 97, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Monday, July 7, 2008.

Mrs. Oglesbee was born June 22, 1911, in Sabine County's Fairdale community. A resident of San Augustine since 1940, she was a member of First Baptist Church and a charter member of San Augustine Garden Club.

She is survived by a son, John Henry Oglesbee Jr. and wife Betty of San Augustine, Texas; daughter, Janell Oglesbee Watson and husband Charles of San Augustine; six grandchildren, Dr. John Oglesbee III and wife Sharon, Vance Oglesbee and wife Angela, Valerie Watson Stringer and husband Mike, Chris Oglesbee and wife Gina, Van Watson and wife Karen, and Forrest Oglesbee and wife Sabrina; ten great-grandchildren, John Oglesbee IV and wife Ellen, Joshua Oglesbee, Sara Oglesbee, Kristen Oglesbee, Zachary Watson, Anna Marie Oglesbee, Bailey Watson, Jim Oglesbee, Brittani Oglesbee, and Jackson Oglesbee; a sister, Lyndell McDaniel Jensen and husband Soren; and a number of nices and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Oglesbee, on Jan. 16, 1983.

Funeral services are set for 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of San Augustine with Bro. Rick Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery near San Augustine.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

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

Robert D. Gann, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008 at his home. He was born August 14, 1947 in the McClelland Community of Shelby County to Douglas Bradford Gann and Virginia Ruth Byrd Gann.

At the family’s request, Mr. Gann has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

Survivors include:

Wife, Deborah Gann of Shelbyville

Daughter, Amanda Gann of Shelbyville

Son, Staff Sergeant Aaron Gann & wife Jessica of Bamberg, Germany

Mother, Virginia Walden of Nacogdoches

Grandchildren:
Blake, Morgan, Darius, Antwoine, Faith, Kalen

Sisters:
Mary Beth Gann of Center
Carla Gann of Center

Also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Father, Douglas Bradford Gann
Sister, Tonya Baggett
Daughter, Marlena D. Gann
Grandfather, Henry Grady Byrd
Grandmother, Eutha Mae Green
Grandparents, Bradford Gann & Lilly Gann

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

Blanche Moody, 94, of Center, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at a Shreveport hospital. She was born April 19, 1914 in Center to Jeff Jackson and Addie Walker Jackson. Ms. Moody was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Wednesday, July 9 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, July 9 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

Survivors include:

Son, Jeff Moody & wife Sandra of Keithville, Louisiana

Grandsons:
Scott Roberts of Logansport, Louisiana
Steve Moody & wife Kathy of Shreveport, Louisiana

Granddaughter, Melanie Getsinger & husband Larry of Shreveport

Sister, Mary Beth Diamond of Carthage

Four Great Grandchildren

Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Arvin Moody
Daughter, Jean Crymes

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

7/7/08

Robert Gann, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008 at his home. Services are pending at this time.

Sumter, South Carolina - Services for William Earl Watlington, 75, are 11 a.m. Monday at Aldersgate UMC; burial in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 tonight at Bullock F.H. Born in Horace, Kan., to Ferrell and Elizabeth Huddelston Watlington, he died July 4, 2008.

Surviving: wife, Gloria Barlow Watlington;
sons, Greg, William, Russell;
brothers, Kenneth, Cecil, Jay;
sister, Mary Lou;
5 grandchildren.

7/6/08

Thomas Edward Sparks, III, age 55, of Timpson, Texas (formerly of Texas City, Texas) funeral services willl be at 3 PM, Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel in Timpson with interment in County Line Cemetery, Rusk County, Texas.

Mr. Sparks passsed away Friday, July 4th, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Texas City, Texas on September 21, 1952, the son of Thomas Edward Sparks Jr. of Timpson and the late Elma (Brown) Sparks. After graduating from Texas City High School in 1971, he attended SMU University for 3 1/2 years and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City and was employed as a salesman for Rod and Tubing Services of Bryan, Texas.

In addition to his father, survivors include three sisters, Drucilla Dickey and husband Gary of Nacogdoches, Texas, Sandra Simmons and husband Billy of Texas City, Texas and Sara Cornett and husband Charlie of Missouri City, Texas, nieces and nephews, Brian and Cheryl Simmons of Katy, Kevin and Heather Simmons of Texas City, Courtney and Justin Cornett of Missouri City and great nephew-to-be Ethan.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 5, 2008, 5-7 PM and Sunday July 6, 1 PM until service time.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Arthur Bailey, Sr., 67, of Lufkin, was born December 5, 1940, in Center, Texas, to Francis Barto and Betty Cathleen (Hilton) Bailey. He passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at home surrounded by family. He had resided in Lufkin most of his life and was of the Pentecostal Faith. James worked as a welder at the Champion/St. Regis Paper Mill for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping and instilled the love of those in his children and his grandchildren. He also enjoyed getting together with family and friends, watching NASCAR, grilling, and frying fish and deer meat.

Services for Mr. Bailey will be held 1 PM, Sunday, July 6, 2008, in the Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin, with Reverend Carlos Martinez of Thomas Crossing UPC officiating, assisted by Reverend Willie Wade. His longtime friend, L.C. Whitehead will be giving the eulogy. Burial will follow at 3:30 PM at the Sardis Cemetery on FM 414 in Center, Texas.

James was preced in death by his parents, his in-laws, John and Mozelle Anthony, sisters, Shelba Jean McDonald and Wanda Burt, brother, Thomas Bailey, Sr., brother-in-law, Willie Holt, Kenneth Merritt, Brown Addison, Clayton G. Burkett and Willie Owens, and sister-in-law, Burey Bailey.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years. Patsy Bailey, son James A. Bailey,Jr., daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Ron Massey, grandchildren, Josh Ford, Amanda Bailey, Jacob Bailey, Taylor Massey and Dalton Massey, brothers, Buck Bailey of Madisonville, and Troy Bailey and wife, Dorothy, of Spring, sisters, Vern Merritt of New Caney, Helen Bowden and husband, Bobby, of Houston, Rachel Addison of Center, Ruth Gillis and husband, James of Alma, Arkansas, Lynn Burkett of Lufkin and Vaudine Owens fo Hawthorne, Claifornia, brother-in-laws, Acie Burt of Houston, and D.A. McDonald fo Huntington, sisters-in-law, Betty Bailey of Tyler, Carolyn Jernigan fo Center, and Anita Milam and husband Gary "Bubba" of St. Amant, Louisiana, and nmerous nieces, nephews and close friends.

Palbearers will be Josh Ford, Jacob Bailey, Dalton Massey, Michael Milam, Matthew Milam, Harvey "Skee" Sloan, Bryan Pool, Mark Reeves and Laurin "Kip" Lindsey.

Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Thomas Crossing UPC, P.O. Box 372,Lufkin, Texas 75902 or to Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6-8 PM, Saturday evening at Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home. Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

7/2/08

Kim Lawson, 46, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1962 in Carthage to Tommy Lynn Lawson and Clydie Mae Rogers Lawson.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 2 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 3 at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Joaquin with Rev. Randy Smith officiating.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
Amanda Treat of Tenaha
Candice Hennigan & husband Anthony of Joaquin

Parents, Tommy & Clydie Lawson of Joaquin

Sisters:
Tammy Cammack & husband Wayne of Haughton, Louisiana
Karen Joy & husband Mike of Pineland

Grandchildren:
Charles Reed of Tenaha
Kimberleigh Reed of Tenaha
Stedman Penuell of Joaquin
Haley Taylor of Joaquin
Layla Hennigan of Joaquin

Nieces & Nephew:
Leak, Katie & Colton Cammack of Haughton, Louisiana
Mikayla & Mileah Joy of Pineland

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

7/1/08

Harvey Hughes, 71, of Center, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1937 in Center to RC Hughes & Willie Eva Bolton Hughes. Harvey was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, July 2 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 3 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Timpson.

Survivors include:

Wife, Martha Hughes of Center

Sons:
James Allen Hughes & wife Sheila of Shreveport
Charlie Smith & wife Kathy of Center
Donnie Ray Hughes of Carthage

Special Niece, Brandy Daniell Whittington of Center

Sister, Dorothy Shofner of Center

Brothers:
Jack Hughes & wife Edith of Center
Wayne Hughes of North Carolina

Ten Grandchildren

Nine Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Parents, R.C. and Willie Eva Hughes
Brothers, Robert Hughes & R.C. Hughes
Sister, Johnnie Adams

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

6/30/08

Larry Oliver, 55, of Center, passed away Sunday June 22, 2008 at his residence.
He was born February 4, 1953 to Elize and Ruby (Eaves) Oliver in Shelby County.
He graduated from Center High School. He owned and operated a chicken farm for many years.

He is survived by:
Mother of his Children: Janet Oliver Yates of Center

3 Children:
Amanda Oliver of Center
Charla Mayo & husband Richard of Center
Landon Oliver & wife Rita of Center

Grandchildren:
Madison, Macy, Makayla, Mason, Kaylee Jo and Brooklyn

Brother, J.C. Oliver of Center

2 Sisters, Carolyn Elliott & husband, Wayne of Shelbyville
Mary Kennon & husband, Jerry of Center.

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

Elnora Black, 86, of Joaquin, passed away Monday June 30, 2008.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday July 2, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Ron Brown and Elmer Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas.
Visitation will be Tuesday July 1, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born February 25, 1922 to Horace and Nora (Bowlin) Neel. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Joaquin where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She graduated from SFA & she taught school in Joaquin for several years. She along with her husband, John Henry Black owned and operated Black’s Feed Mill in Joaquin where they also raised cattle and poultry.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Horace and Nora Neel, her Husband, John Henry Black, and Brother, Chester Neel, Brother, Everett Neel & wife, Gaye and 1Sister, Marie Bowers & husband, Giles.

She is survived by:
2 Daughters:
Nancy Garmany & husband John of Mansfield, LA
Lynda Plummer & husband Bob of Mansfield, La
3 Grandchildren:
Kelley Garmany Perales & husband Aaron of Arlington, TX
Betsy Garmany of Grand Prairie, TX
Zachary Richey of San Diego, CA
Great Granddaughter:
Emma Katherine Perales
Host of Step Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and Friends.
Sister, Loice Fulmer of Logansport, LA
Sister-in-law, Elizabeth Neel of Lufkin
Pallbearers:
Marion Neel, Bill Neel, Chester Allen Neel,
Jimmy Winfree, Gary Winfree, Michael Wardell
Buren Lowe and Mike Wood.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Mansfield, 13897 Hwy 171, Mansfield, LA 71052.

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

Danny Flournoy, 40, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 in Center. He was born October 22, 1967 in Mesquite to Danny Flournoy and Ozelle Causey Flournoy. Mr. Flournoy was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 10 am to 1 pm, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Rather Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Don Windham officiating.

Survivors include:
Wife, Mistie Flournoy of Shelbyville

Son, Douglas Flournoy of Shelbyville

Daughter, Nikki Flournoy of Shelbyville

Father, Danny Flournoy of Shelbyville

Brothers: Wesley Flournoy and wife Janet of Center
Andy Flournoy and wife Michelle of Center

Sister, Kim Flournoy of San Antonio

Father-in-law, Clark Williams and wife Tina of Center

Mother-in-law, Jackie Holt of Shelbyville

Sisters-in-law; Shawna Martinez and husband Isidoro of Shelbyville
Christie Fleming of Shelbyville

Brother-in-law, Clark Williams, III of Center

Nephews; Justin Williams, John T. Peek, John Michael Flournoy and Andrew Flournoy

Nieces; Skye Martinez, Celaya Martinez, Kristen Peek, Regan Flournoy, Hannah Flournoy, Crisa Flournoy, Crystal Chisenhall & John, Lillian Chisenhall, Yolanda Flournoy, Shonda Flournoy, Megan Flournoy and Erin Flournoy

Preceded in death by: Mother, Ozelle Causey Flournoy
Sisters, Kristy Flournoy and Tanna Flournoy
Brother, Daniel "Bobby" Flournoy

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

6/28/08

Mr. Robert McGee, 81, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday June 28, 2008.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday July 2, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Runnels officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be Tuesday July 1, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born April 7, 1927 to Allen and Pauline (Moore) McGee. He was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Joaquin.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Allen and Pauline McGee, and
Daughter, Debra Cockrell.

He is survived by:
Wife, Katharine McGee of Joaquin
Daughter & Son-in-law, Gail & Dennis Jacobs of Lufkin
Daughter & Son-in-law, Sheila & James Parker of Joaquin
Son & Daughter-in-law, Jerry & Rose Mary McGee of Joaquin
Son & Daughter-in-law, Kevin & Susie McGee of Martinsville
Grandchildren:
Selena & Royce Fritz, Jr.
Carla Paxton, Jason Paxton, Josh Paxton
Chris Cockrell, Angel Pomykal,
Meschelle & Sandy Sanford
Clint & Amanda Parker
April & Daniel Booker
Stephen & Jennifer McGee
Brittany & David Ray
Tiffany McGee, Savannah McGee, and Colby McGee
15 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandson
Pallbearers:
Clint Parker, Jason Parker, Josh Parker, Stephen McGee
Chris Cockrell, and Royce Fritz, III
Honorary Pallbearers:
Rex Hass, Tim Hass, Sandy Sanford, Phillip Chambliss, and Clovis Chambliss

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

Merline Sherrod, 86, of Center, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008 at her residence. She was born October 25, 1921 in Center to Burton Brittain and Lizzie Reynolds Brittain. Ms. Sherrod was a member of the Center First Assembly of God Church. She was a homemaker and mother.

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 9 pm, Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Jim Jacobs officiating. Interment will follow in the Asbury Chapel Cemetery in Center.

Survivors include:
Son, Wayne Sherrod of Center
Daughter, Jean Forrest of Center
Grandson< Shannon Sherrod and wife Melissa of Chireno
Great Granddaughters; Hayley Sherrod and Christina Sherrod both of Chireno
Numerous other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Pershing J. Sherrod
Son, Johnny Ray Sherrod

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

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

6/26/08

Mrs. Wanda Roper, age 77, of San Augustine passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Mrs. Roper was born May 14, 1931, in Dallas as a daughter of the late Ozzie Lee (Wilson) and Malcolm Carl Harrison and had been a longtime resident of San Augustine. She was a business manager with the family owned Roper Motor Company in San Augustine for 30 years. Mrs. Roper was also a member of San Augustine's First United Methodist Church and actively served with several civic organizations in San Augustine.

Survivors: her husband, Bob Roper of San Augustine; daughters, Terri Roper Wubbena and husband Jan of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Sandi Roper Russell and husband Rick of San Augustine, and Patti Roper McLerran and husband Rod of San Augustine; brothers, Wendel C. Harrison and wife Beverly of Plano and Robert Harrison and wife Frances of Carrollton; and grandchildren, Rob Wubbena, Mary Wubbena, Ryan Russell, Bobby McLerran, and Roy McLerran.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Roland Harrison.

Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Rev. Tony McCollum, Rev Rick Russell, and Rev. Sara Barbaree officiating. Interment will follow at McGown Cemetery in Sabine County.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 27, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

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

6/25/08

Mrs. Trula C. Feaster, 75, of Timpson, TX, passed away Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at her residence. Born in Kingsport, Tennesse on June 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Grace (Brown) Starnes. She was employed in the delicatessen of Brookshire Bros. in Center, Texas, and was a member of Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Nacogdoches County.

Survivors include husband Larry K. Feaster of Timpson; sons Lance Feaster and wife Tina of Timpson and Donald Bays and wife Toni of Biloxi, MS; daughters Martha Ferguson and husband Randy of Bellaire, KS and Nancy Coronado and husband Steve of Fullerton, CA; brother John Starnes of Oakland, OR; sister Kate Evans of Corona, CA; 5 grandchildren: Ty Feaster, Ben Ferguson, Christopher Feaster, Michael Feaster, and Caitlyn Feaster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Ronald Bays, grandson Jason Bays, and 7 brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be 2:00 - 5:00 PM, Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

6/24/08

Douglas Fielder,63, of Center previously of Houston, passed away Monday June 23, 2008.

Graveside Service will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday June 24, 2008 at Campti Cemetery with Bro. Ozay Ford.

He was born May 19, 1945 to Douglas Fielder and Gladys (Manshack) Hardy. He served in the US Armed Forces.

He is survived by:
Mother:
Gladys Hardy of Houston
2 Sisters:
Brenda Bell & husband Eddie of Nacogdoches
Barbara Prather & husband Jim of Albuquerque, NM
Son:
Douglas Lawrence Fielder Jr. of Dallas
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

6/23/08

Vera May Moore, 74, of Joaquin, passed away Monday June 23, 2008.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday June 26, 2008 at Brookland Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating.

She was born April 20, 1934 to John and Ola Dorothy (Lowe) May. She was of the Baptist faith.

She preceded in death by her Parents, John May and Ola Dorothy Jensen, Son, James R. Moore, Brother, Orval May, and Sister, Sue

She is survived by:
Son:
Paul Moore & wife Sharon of Logansport, LA

Son:

J.D. Moore & wife Rhonda of Joaquin

Daughter:

Kathy Bayles & husband Frannon of Dublin, GA

Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

Sister:

Era “Pud” Sanders of Joaquin

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and a host of Friends

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

H.W. "John" Mixon, age 85, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008.

Mr. Mixon was born Nov. 14, 1922, in San Augustine County as a son of the late Millie (Rushing) and Henry Jackson Mixon. He was the retired owner of the local Arco Gas & Oil company and a cattle rancher. A longtime deacon of Calvary Baptist Church, he was a member of Broaddus Masonic Lodge #1112 and El Camino Shrine Club for over 50 years.

Survivors: his wife, Ida Bell Mixon, to whom he was married in 1945; daughter and son-in-law, Jo Karen and Elzie Smith of Broaddus; and granddaughters, Jodie Goff and husband, Joe, and Jamie Smith.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Bro. Doug Fincher officiating. Interment will follow at Runnels Cemetery near Broaddus.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 24, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

Pallbearers: Keith Mixon, Dale Mixon, Joe Goff, Bobby Thompson, Robert Birdwell, and W.D. Lacy. Honorary pallbearers: men of Calvary Baptist Church, Ronnie Butler, and Louis Runnels.

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

6/22/08

Reba Gloria LeFevre Hooper, 69, of Center, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008 at her home. She was born August 24, 1938 in Humble to Elza Chester LeFevre and Olivia Arlene Ross LeFevre. Ms. Hooper was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, June 23 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 24 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. James Goodwin and Bro. Chuck Horton officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be K.L. Metcalf, Junior Dean, Darrell McDaniel, Mickey Miller, James Bloodgood and Charles Bloodgood. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Miller and Bobby D. Watson.

Survivors include:

Husband, Don Hooper of Center

Sons:
Jeff Lengl of Carrollton
Mike Lengl & wife Mitzi of Center
J.J. Fanguy and wife Michaelle of Timpson
Darrell Fanguy & wife Toshana of Pensacola, Florida

Daughters:
Connie Lengl of Center
Anjanette Dunn & husband David of Center

Mother, Arlene LeFevre of Center

Seventeen Grandchildren

One Great Grandchild

Sisters:
Nelda Whitton & husband James David Whitton of Center
Barbara Ann Knight & husband Courtland of Lockport, Louisiana

Brother, Ira LeFevre & wife Mary of New Iberia, Louisiana

Preceded in death by: Father, Elza Chester LeFevre

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

Charles Dockens, age 62, of Center passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008 at a Shreveport hospital. Mr. Dockens was born September 23, 1945 in Center to Clarence Dockens and Willie Dee Elliott Dockens. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Center.

Graveside services will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Good Hope Cemetery in Center with Bro. Don Windham and Bro. Ed McRae officiating

Survivors include:
Sons: Chris Dockens and wife Glenda of Center, Kevin Dockens and wife Anita of Center and Stephen Dockens of Center.
Daughter: DeeAnn Dockens of Center
Mother: Willie Dee Dockens of Center
7 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Margie Garret and husband Randy of Joaquin
Brother: Harold Dockens and wife Janet of Joaquin
Robert Clotiaux Lifetime friend of Center

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to charity or church of your choice.

Dennis Turnipseed, 68, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008 at his home. He was born February 24, 1940 in Potts Camp, Mississippi to Walter Richard Turnipseed and Ruth Elizabeth Watson Turnipseed.

At his family’s request, Mr. Turnipseed has been cremated. A private memorial service will follow in Memphis, Tennessee at a later date.

Survivors include:

Daughters:

Dena Harlow & husband Robert of Kingwood

Denise Gray & husband Gregg of Kingwood

Brother, Sidney Turnipseed & wife Peggy of Collierville, Tennessee

Sister, Ruth Ann Turnipseed of Memphis

Preceded in death by:

Daughter, Dana Elizabeth Turnipseed

Brother, Larry Turnipseed

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

6/18/08

Debera Barbee, age 47, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at her home. She was born November 13, 1960 in Center to Robert Benjamin Bolton and Johnnie Ruth Moor Bolton. Debera was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm, Thursday, June 19th and Friday, June 20th until 8 pm at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4 pm, Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Center.

Survivors include:

Husband, Michael Barbee of Huxley
Daughter, Stacey Cooper of Huxley
Son, Timothy WIndham of Center
Grandson: Jacob Jackson of Huxley, Jordan Jackson of Huxley, Cale Cooper of Patroon, Kaleb James of Shelbyville and Kelsey James of Shelbyville.
Granddaughters: Caitlyn Cooper of Shelbyville and Haleigh Cooper of Shelbyville.
Sisters: Betty Bolton Elswick & husband Jerry of Center and Bobbie Johnson & Richard Grubbs of Center.
Brothers: Travis Bolton & wife Betty of San Augustin and Royce Bolton of Center.

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

Special Friends & Caregivers, NaDonna Green, Johnny Johnson & Myra Durham.

Father of Her Children, Roger Windham.

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

6/17/08

Donald E. “Trey” Cohenour, III, 36, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at his home. He was born March 6, 1971 in Orange to Donald E. Cohenour Jr. and Jennifer Miller Cohenour. Trey loved life and never met a stranger.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, June 20, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 21 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Doug Fincher officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Keith Mosley, Craig Cropper, Nate Ferguson, Mark Soldier, Mark Kreigle, Larry Johnson, Doug Gypins, Ferdy Cropper, Randall Reese.

Survivors include:

Parents, Donald Cohenour, Jr. and Jennifer Miller Cohenour

Brother, Douglas Cohenour

Grandmother, Joy Miller

Aunts & Uncles:
Sally Miller Windham & Dr. Danny Paul Windham
Mary Miller Pigg & Bobby
Becky Miller Grant & Jimmy
Rachel Miller Paddie & Billy
Jimmy Cohenour & Kemie

Cousins:
Anna Joy Windham
Clayton Paul Windham
James & Megan McCaffrey
Bryanna Grant
Braelyn McCaffrey
Jennifer Paddie
James Robert Cohenour
David Cohenour
Analise Pigg
Neil Pigg

The love of his life & closest companion, Carlye Alderete

Pit Bull, Diesel

And a host of friends from all walks of life.

Preceded in death by:
Grandfathers, Melvin M. Miller & Donald E. "Bo" Cohenour
Grandmother, Helen Cohenour
Uncle, Robert Cohenour
Beloved Dog, Rowdy

Donations can be made to the following:
Folsom Chapel Cemetery Fund
C/o Dr. Danny Paul Windham
406 Cora Street
Center, Texas 75935

Sims Foundation
PO Box 2152
Austin, Texas 78768 (512) 472-1008

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

Donna Raimond, 52, of Center, passed away Tuesday June 17, 2008 at her home.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday June 20, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel in Center. Burial will follow at Cassell Cemetery in Converse, LA.

Visitation will be Thursday June 19, 2008 starting at noon at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born January 22, 1956 to Stanley and Wanda Lennox. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by:

Husband of 28 years:

Oliver Raimond of Center

Daughter & Son-in-law:

Lana & Shonn Gatewood of Timpson

Brother:

Stanley Lennox Jr. of Denison, Tx

2 Sisters:

Shelia Goldsmith of Big Lake, Tx

Kelly Christopher of Brownwood, Tx

Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law:

Ricky & Lettie Raimond and Nephew Ricky Jr. “Tater Bug” of Joaquin

Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law:
Carolyn & Bobby Nichols of Shreveport, LA

Numerous Nieces, Nephews and Friends

Pallbearers:

Weldon Bailey, Joe Graves, Brandon Courtney, and Randy Soape

You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Dewey Eugene “Gene” Fenley, 66, of Center, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at his home. He was born March 26, 1942 in Center to Ira Fenley and Effie Mae Ware Fenley. Gene was a member of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church and served in the US Army from 1960-1963.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Charles Hannah and Rev. Franklin D. Battles officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.