11/18/09(Updated)

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

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

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

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

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

He is survived by:

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

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

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

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

Great Nephews: Logan & Spencer Kleppe of Corinth

Numerous Cousins, Relatives and Friends.

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

Honorary Pallbearer, Larry Russell

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

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

11/16/09

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

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

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

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

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

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

11/15/09

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

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

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

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

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

She is survived by:

Husband, Dorman Edison of Nacogdoches

Son, Steven Earl Edison of Nacogdoches

Daughter, Sue Ellen Skaggs of Austin

Grandchildren;
Kirstie Skaggs of Austin
Jeremy Skaggs of Austin

Great Grandchild, Jordan Skaggs of Austin

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

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

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

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

11/13/09

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

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

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

He is survived by:

Wife, Freddie Moody of Center

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

Daughter, Ann Blackwell and husband Willis of Center

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

Nine Great Grandchildren:

Nephew, Lynn Price and wife Cindi

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

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

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

11/12/09

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

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

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

She is survived by:

Husband, D. Rushing of Center

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

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

Grandson, Christopher Robin Davis & wife Jennifer of Nacogdoches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He is survived by:

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

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

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

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

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

Brothers:
James Frawley of New Jersey

Ex-wife, Joan Judith Moore of New Caney

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

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

11/09/09

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

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

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

She is survived by:

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

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

Seven Great-Grandchildren

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

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

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

11/08/09

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

Services are pending at this time at Mangum Funeral Home.

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

11/6/09

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

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

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

Survivors include:

Husband, Joe Fomby of Lake Murvaul

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

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

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

Sister, Peggy Willoughby & husband Jerry of Jasper

Also a host of other friends & family.

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

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

11/05/09

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

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

She is survived by:

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

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

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

Sister, Tump Stewart of Overton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She is survived by:

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

Son, Rex Clevenger Pasadena

Twenty Two Grandchildren

Thirty Three Great Grandchildren

Two Great Great Grandchildren

Sister, Evelyn Gould of Maruiceville

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

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

11/04/09

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

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

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

She is survived by:

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

Son, Floyd Ellis & wife LaVerle of Tyler

Sister, Margaret Andrews

Brothers:
J.W. Adams
Alton Adams

Eight Grandchildren

Fourteen Great Grandchildren

One Great Great Grandchildren

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

11/03/09

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

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

He is survived by:

Wife, Frances Clevenger of Joaquin

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

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

Mother, Opaline Daniels of Joaquin

Brother, Rex Clevenger of Houston

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

Numerous Nieces and Nephews
And a host of friends

Preceded in death by;
Father, James Kenneth Clevenger

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

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

He is survived by:

Wife of 48 years, Martha Cockrell Hicks of Joaquin

Daughter, Charmian Hicks of Joaquin

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

Mother-in-law, Nadine Cockrell of Joaquin

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

Numerous Nieces and Nephews
A host of Friends

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

11/2/09

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

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

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

He is survived by:

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

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

Cousin, Burton Brown of Center

Aunt, Louise Brown of Center

A number of loving cousins and a host of friends

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

11/01/09

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

35 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren
7 Great Great Grandchildren

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

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

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