04/30/07

Rev. Maurice Lout, 87, Lifelong resident of Center, passed away Monday April 30, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical in Center.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday May 3, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will start Tuesday evening and continue Wednesday and until service time on Thursday.

Among his survivors are

Children:
Bobby Lout of Cleveland
Sharon & Luther Conway of Center
Alton & Judy Lout of Shepherd
Pam & Robby Parker of Center

Sisters:

Birdie Crocker of Waco
Johnnie Hutto of Waskom
LaVerne Smith of Port Arthur
Jean Savage of Benton, LA
Tommie Rohrer of California

Brother:

James Paul Lout of Conroe

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

Mr. Claude Lipka, age 93 of Orange passed away Friday, April 6, 2007 in Alameda, CA.

Full Military Memorial Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at Old Home Cemetery.

He was born July 1, 1913 to Edward and Tessie Lipka. He served in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by:
2 Nieces
Nancy Laevitt
Sharron Miller

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

Verlee Pullin Barham, age: 91 of Fort Worth, formerly of Huxley, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2007 in Fort Worth, TX.

Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at the Toledo Bend Baptist Church in Huxley with Bro. Russ Atwood officiating, burial will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born April 2, 1916 in Kilbourne, LA to parents, Jesse & Lula Bankston Pullin. She owned and operated a florist for many years. She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 903, in Joaquin. She was a member of the Toledo Bend Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Walker Barham.

She is survived by:

Son & Daughter-in-law:

Andrew W. Barham, Jr. & wife, Sue of Ft. Worth

2 Granddaughters:

Jeyen Barham~Kaiel of Seattle, WA

Stacy Santen & husband, Matt of Charleston, West Virginia

4 Great Grandchildren:

Emily, Riley, Will & Ben Santen of Charleston, West Virginia

Special family friends:

J.E. & Sandra Alexander of Memphis, Tennessee

She is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Walker Barham

Honorary Pallbearers: Gene Stolz, Elwood Kay, Tommy Hyatt & Tommy Arden

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

04/27/07

Lorine Daw, 87, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007. She was a long time resident of the Haslam area, where she and her late husband of 42 years, Burk Daw, had a Skelly Service station during the late 40’s and early 50’s. Mrs. Daw was very active in this business. She was the last of the original thirteen service station owners on the Haslam Strip.

Mrs. Daw was born on October 29, 1919 to Julius Levet (J.L.) and Bernice McGee Blount of Shelby County. She was 87 years young. Mrs. Daw had been in Pine Grove Nursing Home for the past several years.

She was a 50-year-plus member of the Joaquin Chapter of The Eastern Star and was the last of the original members of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin, where she and her late husband, Burk, and his brother, Waymon and wife Euna helped organize the church back in the early 50’s.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 29, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center with Randy Smith and Joe Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Daw, John E. Brandt, Ricky Daw, Stephen A. Brandt, Roger Daw and Matthew Brandt. Honorary pallbearer will be Logan Dewayne Daw.

She is survived by:

Her only child, Mona Ray Daw Brandt of Joaquin

Daughter-in-Law, Martha Daw of Joaquin

Very Special Nephew, who visited her quite often, Hugh Daw of Joaquin

Grandsons:

John E. Brandt and wife Lynn of San Antonio

Stephen Brandt and wife Julie of Keller

Jimmy Daw and wife Gay of Joaquin

Ricky Daw and wife Karen of Joaquin

Roger Daw and wife Elidia of Joaquin

Sister-in-Law, Dorothy Blount of Joaquin

Great Grand Daughters:

Lauren Daw, Delayna Daw and Dori Daw of Joaquin

Charlea Brandt of Midland

Ashley and Christina Brandt of San Antonio

Great Grandsons:

Matthew Brandt, Jonothan Daw of Joaquin and 8 month old Logan Daw of Joaquin

Mrs. Daw had her first Great-Great Grand son, Matthew Tyler Brandt, born on September 9, 2006 of San Anontio. Also surviving Mrs. Daw are her two-step grandchildren, Katie and Brady Snow of Keller.

She is also survived by a host of friends and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death:

Parents, Julius Levert and Bernice McGee Blount of Joaquin

Brothers Alonzo Blount, Aaron Blount, E.B. Blount and his wife Maurie

Sisters, Avis Rhame and her husband E.G. Rhame, Ella Blount Hare and her husband Bill Hare.

Step Son, Wayford Daw

Brother-in-Law, W.A. Daw and his wife Una

Sisters-in-Law, Marcell Richards, Lucille Truitt and her husband Garvin

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

04/26/07

Ruth Hughes, 66, of Timpson passed away Thursday, April 26, 2007 in Nacogdoches. She was born November 10, 1940 in Joaquin, Texas to James Harper and Neva Buckner Harper. Mrs. Hughes was a homemaker, mother and grandmother.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday April 28, 2007 at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin with Frankie Desoto officiating.

Pallbearers will be Clifford Hughes, Curtis Hughes, Matt Wright, Joseph Kline, Shuan Milford and Wade Allen.

Survivors include:
Husband: Charles Joe Hughes of Timpson
Daughter: Lowana Amos and husband Stanley of Timpson
Sons: Clifford Hughes and wife Joeleen of Mt. Enterprise and Curtis Hughes and wife Misty of Mt. Enterprise
Sister: Janis Fausett and husband Spud of Marshall
Nephew: Matt Wright and wife April of Marshall
Great-niece: Maddison Wright of Marshall
Brother: Jimmy Harper of El Paso
Brother-in-law: Leonard Hughes and wife Rena of Timpson and Robert Ray Hughes and wife Ellen of Mt. Enterprise.
Nephew: Michael Fausett & wife Leslie of Tyler
Great Nephews: Brayden Fausett of Tyler and Jackson Fausett of Tyler
6 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren

Visitation will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM on Friday, April 27, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

Hubert Leon “Red” Weatherly, 94, of Nacogdoches, passed away, April 25, 2007 in Nacogdoches, Services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas. Visitation will be Saturday, April 28, 2007 beginning at 9:00 AM.

Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery in Nacogdoches with Bro. Shan Durham will officiating.

He was born March 8, 1913 in Nacogdoches to Samuel Jackson Weatherly and Clemmie Mae Tarver. He was a construction welder and worked in ship yard during WWII. He was a Masonic Lodge member. He attended the Appleby Church of Christ

Survivors Include:
Wife: Maurine Hutson Weatherly of Appleby
Brothers: Jack Weatherly & wife Lurline of Garrison, Bobby Weatherly of Conroe
Sisters: Jewel Pirtle of Carthage Billie Jean Barnhart & husband Oscar of Douglas Margaret Spivey & husband J.Y. of Garrison Betty Harper Young & husband Jim of Garrison
Grandson: Jeff Miskell of Troup
Granddaughter: Arla Phelps of Jacksonville
Great Grandson: Justin Miskell of Denton
Great Granddaughter: Amie Lynn Adams of Troup
Great Great Grandchildren: Sean Adams, Emory Miskell
Step Sons: Albert Weatherly & wife Peggy of Nacogdoches Milton Weatherly of Athens, Edward Weatherly of Lewisville, Mitchell Weatherly & wife Terry of Colleyville
Special Friend & Caretaker: Sandi Luman

Also a number of nieces, nephews & cousins.

Preceded in death by: First Wife, Lois Travation, Second Wife, Iris Smith Weatherly

Brothers, Preston Weatherly and Hugh Weatherly

Sisters, Ruth Weatherly, Catherine Black, Alma Leta Foley

Funeral Services under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home, Garrison, Texas

Claudine Haywood Moore,85, of The Stockman Community who passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2007.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday April 28, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday and Friday from 6:00 until 9:00 each night.

She was born October 3,1921 to Jim and Stella Adkison Haywood. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.

She is preceded in death by parents Jim & Stella Haywood, Husband Aubrey Moore Sisters Ardell Bardwell, Loraine Haywood, Hester Blackwell and brother James Haywood

Among her survivors include:

Daughters:

Ruby Daley of Carson, MS

Elaine McKinney & husband Stan of Seabrook, TX

Ann Nelson & husband Howard of League City

Kathy Richard of The Stockman Community

Debra Moore of Timpson

8 Grandchildren:
Mike, Cheryl, and Greg Daley

Sandy Greer

Cynthia Pennington

Susan Solimine

Claudia & Carol Sue Clark

9 Great Grandchildren

Sister:

Marilyn Griffin of The Stockman Community

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

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

Jerry Stevens - Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 75 year old, Jerry Stevens, of Timpson. Services are planned for tomorrow (Friday) in LaMarque. Burial will follow in Grace Cemetery in Hitchcock. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to Timpson Eastern Star, care of: Jo Fleming, 12187 County road 3281 East, Garrison, Texas 75946.

Among Mr. Stevens’ survivors are, his son, Ronnie Stevens, of Santa Fe, daughter, Judy Brittain, of Timpson, and brother, Eddie Stevens, of Houston.

Mrs. Larhonda Gail Redmond - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 48 year old, Mrs. Larhonda Gail Redmond, of Center. Services are tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at two o’clock at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Center. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery.

Among Mrs. Redmond’s survivors are, her husband, Willie J. Redmond, of Center, two daughters, KeAundra Redmond, of Nacogdoches, and Precious Redmond, of Center, one son, Jared Redmond, of Center, her mother, Mary Ruth Garrett, of Center, her father, L. W. Garrett, of Center, two sisters, Karen Jackson and Charlotte Garrett, both of Center, and three brothers, Larry Garrett and Vernon Garrett, both of Center, and Reverend Jackie Garrett, of Beaumont.

Acy Young - Frazier Funeral Home of Houston announces services for 92 year old, Acy Young, of Joaquin. Services are Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at Mount Olive Church in Joaquin. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday morning beginning at nine o’clock at Mount Olive Church.

Among Mr. Young’s survivors are, his daughter, Evelyn West, of Houston, and four sons, R. C., David, and J. C., all three of Houston, and Jerry, of San Antonio.

04/24/07

Exie Marie Lister - Hicks Mortuary announces services for 70 year old, Mrs. Exie Marie Lister. Services are Saturday afternoon at one o’clock at Saint John Baptist Church. Burial will be in Saint John Cemetery.

Among Mrs. Lister’s survivors are her husband, Joe L. Lister, of Center, her mother, Marie Hubbard, of Dallas, seven daughters, Daborah Davis, of Dallas, Evelyn Simon, of Mount Pleasant, Laretha Williams, of Ervin, Annette Polley, of Longview, and Sherron Watts, Tammie Moore, and Marilyn Thompson, all three of Center, four brothers, Randy, Charles and Alvester Hubbard, all of Center, and one sister, Mary Garrett, of Center.

Services for Mrs. Lister are under the direction of Hicks Mortuary.

04/23/07

Richard Thomas Black, 57, of Houston passed away Monday, April 23, 2007 at his home. He was born September 19, 1949 in Houston to James Harold Black and Laura Maybelle Davis Black. Richard was of the Baptist Faith.

Following cremation, the family will have a private memorial service at Old Salem Cemetery in Shelby County.

Survivors Include: Parents, James and Paula Black of Palestine, Brother, James Black of Deer Park and Brother, Ronald Lee Black of Deer Park.

Preceded in death by: Mother Laura Maybelle Davis Black and Brother Donald Earl Black.

C.E. Carlton, 89 of San Leon passed away Monday, April 23, 2007 at UTMB in Galveston.

Graveside services will be 10 AM, Thursday, April 26, 2007 at Fairview Cemetery with Bro. Billy Freeman officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday April 25, 2007 after 5 PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born June 26, 1917 to Benjamin and Lanora Pinkham Carlton. He is preceded in death by his wife Gwendolyn Corne Smith Carlton.

Amoung his survivors include:
Son: Lon Carlton and wife, Brenda of San Leon, Texas.
Grandson: Curtis Carlton of North Richland Hills.
Granddaughter: Gwen Parker & husband Gregg of Arlington
Step Grandson: Christopher Rudd of Dickerson
Step Granddaughter: Virginia Rudd of Honolulu
Great Grandson: Ethan Carlton of North Richland Hills
Sisters in law: Fannie Hagler of Center.and Relda Carlton of DeKalb
Nephews: Nik Hagler of Pearland and Jeff Carlton of DeKalb
NIeces: Nancy Bailey of Little Rock, Ark. and Karla Ballew of DeKalb

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

Tom Neuenschwander, 52, of Shelbyville, passed away April 22, 2007 in Lufkin. He was born September 30, 1954 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Wilbert Neuenschwander & Betty Jean Heckman. Tom has resided in Shelbyville for the past year. He previously resided in Alvin for 17 years.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Strong Cemetery in Shelby County with Chaplain Kathy Norrod officiating.

Survivors include:

Wife, Sherry Neuenschwander of Shelbyville

Daughter, Angela Neuenschwander of Fayetteville, North Carolina

Step-Son, William Baker of Shelbyville

Step-Son, David Jones & wife Bonnie of Elgin, Oklahoma

Granddaughter, Elizabeth Jones of Elgin, Oklahoma

Grandson, David A. Jones of Elgin, Oklahoma

Step-Son, Trey Jones & wife Joey of Germantown, Maryland

Grandson, Declan Jones of Germantown, Maryland

Granddaughter, Mairead Jones of Germantown, Maryland

Sister, Michelle Altnau of Lake Jackson

Mrs. Larhonda Redmond - Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending services for 48 year old, Mrs. Larhonda Redmond, of Center

04/22/07

Caely LyAnn Sanders Currie, 16, of Center passed away Friday, April 20, 2007 in Center. She was born May 11, 1990 in Lufkin to Dusty Sanders and Terry Spratley Sanders. Caely was a homemaker and a student. She loved scrapbooking. Caely was a member of the Governor's Program on Abstinence of Louisiana and a volunteer spokesperson on Cystic Fibrosis. She attended Central Baptist Church in Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Max Lee officiating. Interment will follow in the East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelby County.

Survivors include: Son, Damon Currie,
Husband: John Currie of Many, Louisiana,
Father: Dusty Sanders of Center,
Mother: Terry Fugler of Shreveport, La.,
Stepfather: Larry Spratley of Nacogdoches.
Brothers: Casey Sanders of Center, Corey Spratley of Nacogdoches and Cole Fugler of Many, La.
Stepbrothers: Justin Carroll of Joaquin and Jamie Carroll of Joaquin
Stepsister: Jessi Carroll of Joaquin
Grandparents: Rodney and Sonya Golden of Timpson, David and Mae Spratley of Las Vegas, Tommy Hicks of San Antonio and Granny Sis Sanders of Center.

Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by, Grandfather: Jack Sanders and Great Grandmother: Allie Mae Wright.

Visitation will be held from 9 am to 2 pm on Tuesday, April24, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

04/15/07

J.W. Hall, 75, of Center passed away Sunday, April 15, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1931 in Woodsboro to Johnny Hall and Odetus Marsh Hall. Mr. Hall served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Caleb Wright, Beau Donaldson, Neil Goings, Johnnie Heibel, Randy Heibel and Brad Hinton.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dean Heibel, Tom White, Ted Holt, Fred Baugh, Bob Pate, Rex Richards & Rodney Golden.

Survivors include:

Wife, Alice Hinton Hall of Center

Daughters:

Carol Looney & husband Gary of Lufkin

Nancy Keeling & husband Gordon of DeBerry

Sister, Sadie Heibel & husband Charlie of Victoria

Sister-in-Law, Gale Hall of Luling

Step-Son, Martin McDaniel of Palestine

Special Step-Daughter, Margaret Goings of Center

Special Step-Daughter-in-Law, Rene’ McDaniel of Center

Grandsons:

Caleb Wright & wife Amanda of DeBerry

Beau Donaldson of Lufkin

Step-Grandson, Neil Goings of San Antonio

Step-Granddaughters:

Jennifer Peery of Terrell

Sara Weise of Victoria

Chelsea McDaniel of Center

Also a number of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & cousins.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Johnnie & Nancy Hall

Brother, Tommie Dale Hall

Step-Son, George McDaniel

Step-Son-in-Law, Gene Goings

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, April 16, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center

Ross "Woody" Lonergan , 49, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2007 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born November 24, 1957 in Chandler, Arizona to James Cecil Lonergan and Pat Vernable Lonergan. Mr. Lonergan was retired from AT&T where he worked as a communication technician. He service in the US Navy and the Air National Guard.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center with Frank McCardy officiating. Interment will follow at Neuville Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Rickey Andrews, Randy Robertson, Billy Mac Walton, Terry Walton, Brandon Bailey and Richard Bailey.

Survivors include:

Wife, Kathryn Bailey Lonergan of Joaquin

Father, James Cecil Lonergan of Houston

Son, Shawn Lonergan of Joaquin

Daughter, Shannon Lonergan of Houston

Brother, Timothy Lonergan & wife Mitzi of Gretna, Louisiana

Sister, Ginger Copelas of New Orleans, Louisiana

Sister-in-Law, Gladys Andrews & husband Rickey of Center

Uncle, Ross Richardson & wife Barbara of Houston

Father-in-Law & Mother-in-Law, Elbert & Ruth Bailey of Center

Grandmother, Syble Irish of Joaquin

Also a number of nieces, cousins and several friends.

Preceded in death by:

Mother, Pat Vernable Lonergan

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2007 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center

Addie Cameron, 84, of Joaquin, went to be with her lord on Saturday April 14, 2007. She passed away at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday April 17, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. R.L. Coudrain and Bro. Hollis Bass officiating, burial will follow at Deadwood Cemetery in Panola County.

Visitation will be Monday April 16, 2007 after 11 a.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

Ms. Cameron was born July 29, 1922 to Allie and Sally Adams Carter. She married Leslie E. Cameron on October 13, 1942. Ms. Cameron was of the Pentecostal faith and very active in church till her health brought her down. She loved her lord and going to church. She also loved helping others anyway she could. Ms. Cameron also enjoyed fishing and if she was a getting a bite she would sit there all day long. That’s just how much she loved her fishing. She was dearly loved and will forever be missed. Grandma would not want us to feel sorry for her, for she has gone on to a better place. God’s Smiling face waits for her at Heaven’s Gates. But just know we will always carry her precious memories in our hearts.

She is preceded in death by her parents Allie and Sally Carter, husband Leslie E. Cameron and Brothers and Sisters.

She is survived by:

Daughters:

Ouida Pearl Pierce of Carthage

Gay Nell Barber of Joaquin

Sons:
Cleveburn Cameron of Joaquin

Dennis Ray Cameron of Joaquin

8 Grandchildren

9 Great Grandchildren

4 Great Great Grandchildren

Sister:

Winnie Haney of Longview

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

04/13/07

Lorene Foster, 90, of Center passed away Thursday, April 13, 2007 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was born June 5, 1916 in Center to Herbert Hughes and Lillie Mae Turner Hughes. Mrs. Foster was an avid art lover. She painted oil still life, oil paintings of children and young people, and did wild bird woodcarvings.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 15, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Interment will follow at Short Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Seth Hancock, Marlin Glyn Hughes, Gaylon Warr, Terry Foster, John Monk & Pat Murphy.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Turner, Sammy Monk, Kenneth Warr, Gene Walker, Dylan Hughes and John Hughes.

Survivors include:

Husband, Woodrow Foster of Center

Daughter, Sara Hancock & husband Joe of Henderson

Granddaughter, Amber Joanna Hancock of Denton

Grandson, Seth Foster Hancock of Henderson

Nephews:

Marlin Glyn Hughes & wife Jayne of Nacogdoches

Terry Mike Foster & wife Judy of Center

Wamon Foster of Hart

Leroy Foster of Herford

David Foster of California

Keith Foster of Missouri

Nieces:

Carol Ann McCarty & husband Bill

Marie Koster & husband Ed of Vermont

Royce Ray Case of West Texas

Also a number of cousins and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Herbert Hughes & Lillie Mae Turner Hughes

Brother & Sister-in-Law, Marlin & Uletha Hughes

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

04/12/07

Bertha Ann Brittain, 65, of Center, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was born February 19, 1942 in Center to Jessie Meyers and Audrey Adams Meyers. Ms. Brittain was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Mark Woolf officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Braxton, David Adkison, Jason Meyers, Mike Braxton, Charles Barr and Shannon Langford.

Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Braxton, Tony Meyers, Steven Evans, Bruce Koonce and Franklin Doggett.

Survivors include:

Sons:

Johnny Brittain & wife Tammy of Center

Ronny Brittain of Tenaha

Eugene Brittain of Navasota

Ricky Brittain of Palestine

Daughters:

Deborah Dennis & husband Randy of Joaquin

Laura Griffin of Center

Cindy Langford & husband Shannon of Center

13 Grandchildren

8 Great Grandchildren

Brother, Jack Meyers & wife Linda of Jasper

Sister-in-law, Avis Moss & husband Barney and Mary Lou Miller

Brother -in-law, J. I. Brittain & wife Pauline

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

Preceded in death by husband, Tye Brittain.

Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM, Friday, April 13, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Bobby Patrick Barbee, 53, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007. He was born April 12, 1953 in the Short Community of Shelby County to Archie Barbee and Faye Deason Barbee. Mr. Barbee was a member of Spann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist and the Texas Logging Council.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 13, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Carrol Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Short Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Derek Barbee, Brandon Barbee, Coby Barbee, Jeremy Snider, Anthony Harkness, Justin Barbee, Clay Barbee and Dusty Barbee.

Survivors include:

Wife, Sharon Barbee of Shelbyville

Son, Adam Barbee & wife Jamie of Center

Son, Logan Barbee of Shelbyville

Daughter, Kristy Barbee of Houston

Grandson, Mason Barbee of Center

Sisters:
Barbara McDonald of Garrison
Beverly Walker of Garrison
JoAnn Rushing & husband Bill of Center
Vickie Snider & husband James of Huxley
Linda Faye Cougler & husband Everett of Center
Rhonda Holloway & husband Robert of Center
Carolyn Harkness & husband Ricky of Center

Brothers:
John Barbee & wife Ginnie of Center
“Bo” Archie Barbee & wife Cindy of Center
Ricky Barbee & wife Tammy of Center
Donald Barbee & wife Julie of Logansport
Denel Ray Barbee & wife Rosy of Center

Also numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Archie Barbee & Faye Deason Barbee
Brother, William Marshall Barbee

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

04/10/07

Martha Sue Crayne Billingsley, 73, of Tatum, was born January 7, 1934 in Prescott, Nevada Co., AR. to Charley Crayne and Lena Russell Crayne. She passed away April 7, 2007 in her home in Tatum after a lengthy illness. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements for cremation are by East Texas Funeral Home of Longview. Survivors include her husband Burl Billingsley of Tatum, Daughter Christine Roberts of Tatum, Sister-in-law May Armstrong of Longview, Brother-in-law Ray Billingsley of Gurdon, AR., Sister Florine Wilson of Little Rock, AR., Granddaughter Stephanie Underbrink, and Justin Underbrink and Alecia Underbrink Great Grandchildren all of Center, Texas.

Mrs. Lee Argie Crockett - Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending services for 56 year old, Mrs. Lee Argie Crockett, of Shelbyville.

Mrs. Ersel Mae Chumley McClelland - Hicks Mortuary announces services for 89 year old, Mrs. Ersel Mae Chumley McClelland, of Orange. Services are tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at one o’clock at Todd Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Rather Cemetery.

Among Mrs. McClellands, survivors are one daughter, Lillie Joe Richards, of Orange, and one sister, Ms. Vernie Chumley, of Center

04/09/07

William “Billy” McNeese, age 77 of Huxley “Harvey’s Landing” passed away Monday April 9, 2007 at the V.A. Hospital in Shreveport, LA.

Services will be:
1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley.
Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, family will have visitation from 5:00 pm until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born December 11, 1929 in Dallas, Texas to parents, William Oscar McNeese and Irene Furlow McNeese who precede him in death. He was a butcher, baker and chef for many years in the Military and in the Dallas area. He owned and operated several restaurants in this area.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1948 until 1951. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret McNeese.

He is survived by:
Sister & Brother-in-law: Sue & Harry Murdock of Center
Brother & Sister-in-law; Jerry & Helen McNeese of Jal, New Mexico
Sister: Carol Williams of Breckenridge, Texas

Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Step Children:
Gary Gilbert of Ohio
Rev. Billy Gilbert & wife, Prisca of Sweeny

Number of Nieces & Nephews

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

Oneita Vaughn age 85 of Huxley passed away Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 at her home in Huxley.

Services will be: 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 10, 2007 ~Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Bickley and Bro. Lamar Denby officiating. Burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Visitation is Monday, April 09, 2007 and continue until service time on Tuesday at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born December 13, 1921 in Shelby County, Texas to parents Hearn & Nettie Eddins Brittain. Many years ago she taught school at The Liberty School, Eddins School, Strong School and Browns Chapel School.

She was a lifelong member of the Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church in Huxley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hearn & Nettie Brittain, Brothers, Hershell Brittain, Lamar Brittain, Hugh “Cotton” Brittain & Joe Brittain.

She is survived by:

Husband of 59 years: Jake Vaughn of Huxley

Daughter: Lynette Vaughn of Huxley

Step Daughter:Margaret Cockrell & husband, Jerry of Joaquin

Grandchildren:Charles Elliott & wife, Mandi of Carthage, Stephen Elliott & wife, Kelly of San Augustine

Step Grandchildren:Ricky Cockrell & wife, Kathy, Brad Cockrell & wife, Lisa of Joaquin

Great Grandchildren: Hunter, Tanner & Physher Elliott

Step Great Grandchildren: Brandon & Katelyn Cockrell and Meagan & Allyson Cockrell of Joaquin

Sister: Marjorie Lundy & Husband, Lee of Austonio

Brother, Ben Brittain & wife, Shirley of the Beech Grove Community

Sisters-in-law: Eula Long of Huxley and Catherine Rash of Monticello, Arkansas

Special Caregiver:Cassandra Swindle of Shelbyville

Numerous Nieces, Nephews Cousins and Friends

Pallbearers: David Jones, Chuck Raymond, Aubrey Gene Elliott, Phillip Chambliss, Ricky Cockrell & Brad Cockrell

Honorary Pallbearers:Larry O’rear, Rusty Hall, Travis Long, Jerry Cockrell & Jeremiah Jones

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

Mary Louise Griggs was born on June 6, 1921 in Waxahachie, Texas and died April 9, 2007 in Center, Texas. She married G.W. Griggs in 1946 and was a devoted Baptist preacher’s wife until his death in 2001. Until recently, she was active in her Sunday School and church at Neuville Baptist.

She is survived by three daughters, eight grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Oldest daughter Nancy and her husband Ronnie Perry live in Center. Their boys and their families are Ron, Alicia, and Connor from Waxahachie, Texas. Steven, Amanda, and Keeley from Ft. Worth, Texas. Tim Perry and Chris Perry are from Center, Texas.

Middle daughter Debra and her husband James Carroll live in Joaquin , Texas . Their sons are Clint and wife Deslyn from Whitehouse, Texas and Clayton from Joaquin.

Youngest daughter Cathy and her husband Charles Conway live in Center, Texas . Their daughters, and their families are Mindy, Matt and Preston Peveto from Houston, Texas. Laura, Wes and Bethany Kilpatrick from Nacogdoches, Texas.

Mrs. Griggs is survived by daughter-in-law LaVerne from Azle, Texas, two sister-in-laws, Geneva Esselman and Berta Lane Esselman from Waxahachie, Texas and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gene and Norma Terry also from Waxahachie. She also has many nieces and nephews. One special niece is Marilyn Harris from Lorena , Texas and best friend and telephone buddy Mrs. Chris Waller from the Neuville Community.

Services will be held by Bro. Marion Huckaby at Mangum Funeral Home at 2:00 Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 10, 2007 from 5:00 until 9:00. Interment will be at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be her six grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be her two granddaughters.

Services under the directions of Mangum Funeral Home

Minnie Estelle Huckabay, 93, of Alamo, Texas, passed away Saturday April 7, 2007.

Graveside services will be 10 AM Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Pine Ridge Cemetery with Bro. Billy Freeman. Visitation will be Monday, April 9, 2007 from 3 PM until 5 PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born September 13, 1913 to David and Minnie Sellers Perkins. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Edinburg.

She is preceded in death by parents David and Minnie Perkins and husband James Udell Huckabay and Son, James David Huckabay.

She is survived by: Daughter; Shirley Smith and husband Leon of Alamo, Texas, Daughter-in-law, Vickie Crump Huckabay of Liberty, Texas. 7 Grandchildren: sheryl Gassiott, Lisa Barth, Karen Hatzold, Scott Huckabay, Leslie Shaw, Michael Huckabay and Brittany Huckabay.

11 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great, Great Grandchild

Sister: Lillian Crump of Timpson
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

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

Katy Brown Maxin- Age 78 Passed away Easter Sunday at WK Hospital in Shreveport , La. Formally of Timpson. Married Daniel Maxin of Canton , Oh. She was a Mother and homemaker. There will be services for Katy Maxin at The Nacogdoches Christian Fellowship Church. Located at 1701 E. Main. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.All are welcome for the services. Funeral to follow.

Survivors include two sons: Mike Wood of Texas City , TX . Danny Crawford of Center, TX.

Five daughters: Diane D.’Asaro of Conyers, GA. Wanda Faye Suarez of Houston , TX . Jenny Porter of Pasadena , TX

Ann Maxin of Nacogdoches , TX . , Leslie Blacksher of Nacogdoches , TX .

Husband of 60 years: Daniel D. Maxin

17 Grandchidren and 11 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death: Father Ike Brown and Mother Eunice Brown

One brother: Jack Brown

One sister: Margaret

Mangum Funeral Home announces pending services for Claude Lipka, of Orange, and formerly of Center.

04/06/07

LaMerle Duncan McCoy, 86, of Royse City, a former 20 year resident of Joaquin, passed away Friday, April 6, 2007. She was born November 26, 1920 in Joaquin to Robert Duncan and Lorene Kendall Duncan. Ms. McCoy attended the Hurst Street Church of Christ in Center.

Funeral services will be held 3:00pm, Monday, April 9, 2007, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Pastor R.B. Elumbaugh and Pastor David Permenter officiating. Interment will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Shelbyville.

She is survived by:

Son, Don McCoy & wife Anita of Royse City

Brother, Leo Duncan & wife Avis of Shelbyville

Grandson,