4/29/08

Marcelene Roddy - Graveside funeral services for Marcelene Roddy, 79, of Cushing will be Wednesday, at 2 pm, at the McKnight Cemetery in Cushing with Rev. Chester Hayness officiating.

Mrs. Roddy died Sunday in Center, Texas. She was born November 18, 1928 in Cushing, Texas to marshall A. & Metta Lene Owens Benison. She lived in Cushing for the last 26 years and was a homemaker and was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church. She had also lived in Houston for many years. She was preceded in death by sister, Novilee Gathright and brother, Kenneth Benison Sr.

Survivors:

Husband: James H. Roddy of Cushing, Texas
Daughter & Son-in-laws: Twyla Jane Roddy & Sonny Bounds of Cushing, Texas, Catherine DuVon of Center, Texas, Patricia Roddy & Robert Creasy of Magnolia, Texas.
Son & Daughter-in-law: Jim Howard and Laurie Roddy of Houston, Texas.
Sister & Brother-in-law: Neil Marie & Eldon Baker of Cushing, Texas.
Sister-in-law: Norene Woodard of Amarillo, Texas and Rita Benison of Channelview, Texas.
5 Grandchildren: Robert matthew & Jennifer DuVon, Laura Catherine & Matt Northcutt, James Mitchell Roddy, Shari & Kyle Morsch and Jason & Kerri Crensy.
5 Great Grandchildre

Pallbearers: Sonny Bounds, Robert Creasy, Jim Roddy, Matt Northcutt, Matthew DuVon,and Mitch Roddy.
Honorary Pallbearers: James Dawson, Louie Ayers and Eldon Baker.

Visitation, Tuesday, 4-7 pm, at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing..

4/27/08

Baby Ruth Crump, age 94, of Deer Park, services will be at 11 am, Monday, April 28, 2008 in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Rev. Cliff Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson. Mrs. Crump passed away Friday, April 25, 2008 in Deer Park, Texas.

Born February 16, 1914 in Shelby County, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Scoggins) Cogbur. She retired as a cafeteria manager with Shell Chemical Company and was a Baptist.

Baby Ruth Crump is survived by sons Curtis Crump and wife Sharon of Pasadena, Texas and Jimmy Frank Crump and wife Ann of Deer Park, Texas. 9 grandchildren, David Crump and wife Maria, Barbara Hebert and husband Don, Leslie Fitzhenry and husband Mark, Steven Crump and wife Lesie Ann, Keith Crump, Beverly Murphy and husband Jerry, Mary Hart, Peggy Sterkel and husband Gary and Karen Morgan and husband George. 11 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Clyde Crump and son Stanley Joe Crump.

Visitation will be Sunday, April,27, 5-7 pm, at Taylor Funeral Home.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

Hazel Margaret English Vaughn, 91, of Huxley, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born September 1, 1916 in Shelbyville to Robert Fulton English and Sophia Della Raymond English. Ms. Vaughn was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held at from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, April 28 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Luke Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Dean, Darren Vaughn, Jacob McCullen, Robert Vaughn, Jr., Kelly Vaughn, Joshua Vaughn, Donnie Moody, Aaron Jones, Doug Vaughn and Joel Vaughn.

Survivors include:
Sons:
Marlie Vaughn & wife Imer Nell of Huxley
Prentice Vaughn of Huxley
Robert Jerry Vaughn & wife Niki of Houston
Larry Vaughn & wife Dian of Huxley
Jack Vaughn & wife Pat of Huxley
Waylon Vaughn & wife Regina of Center
Gerald Vaughn & wife Patti of Huxley

Daughters:
Marie Permenter & husband W.T. of Huxley
Janice Moody & husband Don of Center

Sisters:
Betty Smotherman of Huxley
Bobbie Condon of Beaumont

Brother:
Robert D. English & wife Barbara of Houma, Louisiana

23 Grandchildren
40 Great Grandchildren
5 Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Husband, A.H. “Jack” Vaughn
Son, Darrell Vaughn
Daughter-in-Laws:
Katherine Vaughn & Olga Vaughn
Granddaughters:
Kathy McCullen & Katie Vaughn
Great Grandson, Jesse Moody
Sisters:
Johnnie Lynch, Margie Martin, Allie Ruth Parrish
Parents, Robert F. & Della English

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

Funeral services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

4/26/08

Era Lou Gray Ramsey, 73, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008 at her residence. She was born January 5, 1935 in Joaquin to James Edison Gray and Bennye Oates Gray. Mrs. Ramsey was a member of Logansport Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held at from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, April 28 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Sam Glover and Dr. H. Elvin Crocker officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Ron Crocker, Tommy Gray, Jr., Jason Gray, Jimmy Hamilton, Keith Socia and Rodney Socia. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Socia and Bro. Larry Andrews.

Survivors include:
Husband, James F. Ramsey of Joaquin

Step Children:
James Ramsey and wife Cricket of Logansport
Loyd Jason Ramsey of New Orleans
Danny Griffin and wife Jamie of Beckville

Brother, Tommy Gray & wife Juanell of Joaquin

Sisters:
Wanda Hamilton & husband Clifford of Joaquin
Frances Crocker & husband Dr. H. Elvin of Houston

Sisters-in-Law:
Faye Socia & husband Jimmy of Lufkin
Melba Fults & husband Thomas of Center

Nephews:
Ron Crocker & wife Robin of Lufkin
Tommy Gray, Jr. & wife Sandra of Joaquin
Jimmy Hamilton & wife Tammy of Joaquin
Jason Gray & wife Terri of Joaquin
Ricky Socia & wife Denise of Nacogdoches
Keith Socia & wife Vicki of Lufkin
Rodney Socia & wife Brandy of Nacogdoches

Nieces:
Linda Headrick & husband Ken of Logansport
Penny Cain & husband Paul of Carthage
Donna Weber & husband Gary Irving

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

Funeral services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Eddie Golding, 80 of Winnie, died April 25, 2008 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital. He had lived in Winnie for forty-seven years and was a retired boilermaker with the Gulf Oil Corporation.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, at First Baptist Church of Winnie with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s in Winnie. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Beth Golding; daughters, Lynda Hoffpauir and her husband, Gary, Gena Campbell and her husband, Scott, Brenda East and her husband, Todd all of Winnie; brother, T. R. Golding and his wife, Dot of Center; sister, Maxine Christian of Tenaha; grandchildren, Royce Spencer and his wife, Kacie, Cole Hoffpauir, Keaton East, Mattie East, Carson Campbell.

4/25/08

Odis Tidwell age 87 of Center passed away Friday, April 25, 2008 at his home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. A Masonic service will follow and burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born October 13, 1920 in Guntersville, Alabama to parents, William Franklin Tidwell & Charlotte Roden Tidwell. He was a WWII Veteran and he served in North Africa, Italy & Austria. He and his son owned & operated Tidwell Construction Company here in Center for many years. He was a local scout leader, little league coach & commissioner. Also he was a member of Sam Samford Lodge # 149, Newbern Lodge #97, Center Chapter # 125, Center Council # 73 and Frank Sexton Commandery # 46. He also enjoyed fishing and he was a member of First Baptist Church, Center.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, William Franklin Tidwell & Charlotte Roden Tidwell, Daughter & Son-in-law: Kathy & Bubba Diamond,

3 Brothers; Gene Tidwell, Ira Tidwell & Johnny Tidwell, 2 Sisters; Lola Davis, Dorothy Whittlesey, and Brother-in-law: Carroll Ross, Jr.

He is survived by:

Wife of 65 years, Betty J. Tidwell of Center

Son & Daughter-in-law, Mark & Zana Tidwell of Center

2 Daughters & Son-in-law, Suzanne Taylor & husband, Leslie of Colleyville, Texas

Kelli Carlton & husband, Vernon of Center

8 Grandchildren:

Randall Diamond, David Diamond, Leslie Taylor, Jr., Lindsey Haley,

Hayley Hibbard, Will Carlton, IV, Andrea Joy Massey & Mark Alex Tidwell.

2 Great Grandchildren: Hannah Diamond and Justin Diamond

Sister-in-law: Jean Mills of Center

Numerous Nieces & Nephews
You may sign the online registry at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

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

Bill Burkett, age 95, of Broaddus, Texas, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 24, 2008.

Born Dec. 19, 1912, as a son of the late Simon Peter and Ellen Jane (Roberts) Burkett, Bill was a lifelong resident of the Hebron Community between Pineland and Broaddus. He was a farmer and retired from the U.S. Forest Service as a forester. Bro. Burkett was also an active member of Hebron Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of eight years, Audrey Howard Patrick Burkett of Broaddus; daughter, Eunice McLain and husband Ray of Crockett, Texas; son, Homer Burkett and wife Betty of Nacogdoches, Texas; step-daughters, Susie Burkett and husband Dale of Huntington, Texas, and Billie Ruth Price and husband Kenneth and Brenda Louise Wade, all of Center, Texas; step-sons, Shurl Patrick of Center, Texas, and Roy and Linda Patrick of Huntington, Texas; a sister, Lily Eninger of Luling, Texas; grandsons, Brian Burkett of Atlanta, Georgia, and Clint McLain and wife Gretchen of Palestine, Texas; granddaughters, Diane Burkett of Sugar Land, Texas, and Jana McLain of Iola,Texas; three great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Nora Jane King Burkett, and his wife of three years, Beulah Rushing King Burkett.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2008, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Bro. T.A. Lane officiating. Interment will follow at the Hebron Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 26, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hebron Cemetery Inc. (c/o B.C. Tucker; 3602 Kings Row; Nacogdoches, TX 75965.

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

4/23/08

Shirley Ann Barton Husband, 61, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at her home. She was born February 23, 1947 in Center to James Arlie Barton and Maurine Shelton Barton. Shirley was of the Pentecostal Faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 25, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Sister Kathryn Woodward and Sister Lynn Bergenson officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Chris Barton, Stephen Watson, Anthony Barton, Bobby Watson, Edward Mormon, Scott Watson & Roy Cheatwood.

Survivors include:

Husband, Dan Husband of Joaquin

Mother, Maurine Barton Prince & husband Glenn of Joaquin

Brother, James Wayne Barton & wife Lena of Joaquin

Special Friend, Jamie Jamison of Center

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

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

4/21/08

Robbie C. Riley age 96 passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008 in Fulshear, Texas.

A Family Graveside service for Robbie C. Riley will be 11:00 am Thursday at Woods Cemetery in Tenaha and a Memorial Service for family and friends will follow at 1:00 pm on Thursday at First United Methodist in Tenaha with Bro. Jim Bradley officiating. No visitation is planned.

Robbie was born May 1, 1911 to Sam and Rosa (Crow) Crawford in Joaquin, Texas. Graduating from Joaquin High School, she attended nurses training at Lubbock Sanitarium (later the Methodist Hospital) in Lubbock, Texas obtaining her Registered Nurse degree. Returning to Shelby County in 1933, she did private nursing throughout the county.

December 28, 1936, she married Knox Riley of Tenaha. Together, they operated the K & K Café in Joaquin, spent three years in Pasadena during the war, returning to Tenaha in 1943 as owner and operator of the Queen Theatre. She raised two boys, Dan and Calvin, graduating from Tenaha High School in 1955 and 1959 respectively.

Beginning in 1958, she held various nursing positions at Panola General Hospital in Carthage for over 20 years. Following retirement, she served as school nurse at Tenaha schools and nursing supervisor at Center Nursing Home.

Her favored past times were fishing on Lake Murval, knitting, crochet and needlepoint.

She has been a member of the Tenaha First United Methodist Church since 1943. She served as pianist and organist for many years and was an active member of the United Methodist Women organization.

She is survived by her son, Dan and daughter-in-law Gloria, of Fulshear, Texas and son, Calvin of Denver, Colorado; Granddaughter, Angela Gasser and Great Grandchildren, Kaitlin and Christopher, of Katy, Texas; and Grandson, Christopher Riley of Fulshear, Texas and Doha, Qatar. She is also survived by one niece and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Knox Riley, and her sister, Ercyle Rogers of Center, Texas, and nephew, Robert Neal Rogers.

She has resided in the Houston area for the past 10 years.

Those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to the First United Methodist Church, Tenaha, Texas.

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

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

4/20/08

Nicole Lynn Harville, 35, of Joaquin passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008 at her residence. She was born September 28, 1972 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Ted Curry and Toni Pierce Curry. Nicole was a homemaker and loving mother. She loved movies and music and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm, Monday, April 21, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.

Survivors Include:
Husband; Jimmy Ray Harville Jr. of Joaquin

Sons: Stefan Lane Pridgen of Joaquin, Dustin James Pridgen of Joaquin and Christian Kelley Levi Harville of Joaquin

Parents: Ted and Toni Curry of Logansport, Louisiana

Sisters: Sharol Jackson of Joaquin and Michelle Ford of Joaquin

Brother: Brandon Curry of Joaquin

Numerous other relatives and a host of friends

Preceded in death by Sister, Angela Curry

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

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

4/19/08

William Walter "Bunk" Beck, 90 of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 in Center. He was born October 10, 1917 in Shelbyville to Walter B. Beck and Carrie Helpinstill Beck. Mr. Beck was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University and served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He was retired from the Shelbyville Independent School District. Mr. Beck was a member of Shelbyville United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held from 4 pmto 6 pm, Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, April 21, 2008 at Shelbyville Cemetery with Rev. Carle Reed officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Powell, Tim Powell, James I. Powell, John Howard, Franklin Crawford, S.W. Carter and Jack Bradberry.

Survivors include:
Aunts: Sarah Helpinstill of San Antonio and Virginia Helpinstill of Houston

Numerous other cousins and relatives.

Special friends: James I. Powell of Shelbyville and Dr. Franklin Crawford of Cedar Hill

Special Caretakers: Charlotte Channel, Marsha Doggett, Linda Jones and Cynthia Waters

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

Preceded in death by : Parents: Walter B. Beck and Carrie Helpinstill Beck, and Sisters: Marjone Campbell and Francis Beck Jacobs.

4/17/08

Era Jo Ballard, 70, of Timpson, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Holiday Nursing Center. She was born January 29, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Howard Henry and Wera Christian Henry. Ms. Ballard was a member of the First Christian Church in Center. She was a 1956 Graduate of Center High School.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 18, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 19, 2008 at First Christian Church in Center with Rev. Steve Scott officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Henry, Terry Henry, Benny Baugh, Chuck Lunsford, Charlie Bussey, Joe Fomby and Luke Motley.

Survivors include:

Sons:

Chris Ballard & wife Marian of Kingwood

Mark Ballard & wife Stella of Ft. Worth

Daughter, Melissa Scroggins & husband Tommy of Lake Dallas

Grandchildren:

Elizabeth, Alison, Emily, Holly, Katie, Christopher and Luke.

Step Grandchildren:

Carter & Hayden

Mother, Wera Henry of Center

Sister-in-Law, Margaret Henry of Center

Also numerous other relatives & a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:

Father, Howard Henry

Husband, Buster Ballard

Brother, Freddy Henry

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

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

4/16/08

Hazel “Sallie” McDaniel, 95, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at her home. She was born September 22, 1912 in Shelby County to John Wilburn McDaniel and Lonie Etta Foster McDaniel. Ms. McDaniel was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tenaha, where she was very involved with First Baptist sewing ministry. She also taught children’s Sunday School class there for over 20 years.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 17, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, April 18 at the First Baptist Church of Tenaha with Bro. Russ Atwood and Bro. Bill Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.

Pallbearers will be Don Dial, Ben Dial, Billy McDaniel, Chuck Roberson, Albert Burns and Bob Burns. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Tenaha.

She is survived by:

Nieces and Nephews:
Patricia Burns Smith & husband Larry of Tenaha
Karen Burns Meriwether & husband Tom Snow of Hammondsport, NY
Gene McDaniel & wife Brenda of Carthage
Charlotte McDaniel LaGrone & husband Mack of Hallsville
Jimmy McDaniel & wife Vaudrine of Tenaha
Linnon McDaniel of Hallsville
Michael McDaniel & wife Diane of Longview

Also a host of other relatives & friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, John Wilburn McDaniel and Lonie Etta Foster McDaniel
Siblings: Annie McDaniel, Vernon McDaniel, Herbert McDaniel, Elva Burns McDaniel, and S.A. “Snook” McDaniel.

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

4/15/08

Gwenieth Louise Wedgeworth Tyer, 88, of Timpson, passed away Monday, April 14, 2008, in Nacogdoches. Her services will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, in First Baptist Church of Timpson, interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson. Officiating will be Rev. Billy Gene Walker, Rev. Josh Walters and Rev. Clark Stricklin.

Born on July 8, 1919, in Dotson, Panola County; she was the daughter of Lonnie F. and Monnie (Griffin) Wedgeworth. She was a graduate of Timpso High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Timpson. Gwenieth and Leonard Dean Tyer were married August 16, 1937, and he preceded her in death on September 12, 1981.

Gwenieth Tyer loved her God, family and friends. Holidays brought Gwenieth much pleasure as she prepared the traditional feasts for her family. Many families in Timpson were also blessed with her delicious food as she ministered to others. Her love of flowers was evident with her beautifully landscaped yard.

Survivors include daughter, Linda Kay Tyer Nix, of Timpson; grandsons Leonard Milton Nix and wife Terrie of Timpson and Jim Leslie Nix and wife Karen of Nacogdoches; great grandson Marcus Leonard Nix of Austin; great granddaughter Macy Kaye Nix of Timpson; brother L. F. Wedgeworth, Jr. and wife Barbara of Carthage; sister Syble Keeling of Timpson; nephew Michael R. Champagne of Shreveport, LA; nieces Martha Nell Keeling Newman of Shreveport and Vicki Keeling Bush of Livingston; former son-in-law Jerry Bob Nix of Center. In additon to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 2 infant children and sister Christine Wedgeworth Champagne.

Memorials may be made to Timpson First Baptist Church, Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service and Timpson Volunteer Fire Department.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

4/13/08

Lance Ray Larsen, 38, of Broaddus died Friday, April 11, 2008, at his residence.

He was born July 23, 1969, in Houston. Larsen had worked as a carpenter in the construction industry.
Survivors: his daughter, Brittany Kathleen Larsen of Splendora; his daughter's mother, Jenny Marie Buuck of Splendora; mother, Johnnie Kathleen (Small) Larsen of Splendora; father, Otis Ray Larsen of Broaddus; and aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Graveside rites will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, April 14, at the Broaddus Cemetery in Broaddus with Bro. Mark Green and Bro. Harold Small officiating.
Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine. Online obituary and condolences available at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.

4/9/08

Mr. James R (Bob) Malone, 83, of Center, passed away Tuesday April 8, 2008 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center, TX

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday , April 10, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Military Graveside Services will follow at Coldsprings Cemetery in Garrison,Tx under the direction of VFW Post # 8904. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 9, 2008 starting at 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born August 1, 1924 to William and Pauline (Wooten) Malone.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, William & Pauline Malone,

Wife, Helen Malone & Wife, Joyce Malone.

He is survived by:

Wife: Vernell Malone of Center

4 Children:

Steve Malone of Louisana

Cindy Mitchell & Husband, Jason of Center

Stephanie Williams & Husband, Andy of Center

Stepson: Michael Sizemore & Wife, Ann of Palestine

Grandchildren:

Jacob & Logan Mitchell of Center

Kaitlin & Austin Williams of Center

Brody & Brice Sizemore of Palestine

5 Stepdaughters:

Diane Ragsdale, Dorothy Ashton, Karan Bledsoe, Sheila Blocker & Glenna Harpin

15 Step Grandchildren

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

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Jeral D. Bryce, 79, of Henderson, passed away Wednesday April 9, 2008 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Marshall, TX

Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday April 12, 2008 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.Visitation will be Saturday April 12, 2008 starting at 10:00 am until service time at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born September 11, 1928 to James Amos and Winnie B. (Johnson) Bryce.

He served in the US Navy.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Amos & Winnie Bryce, Sister, Vida Mae Bryce Chaney, & Brother, James Adlee Bryce

He is survived by:

Son: Brandon Bryce of Marshall, Tx

Nephew: Bobby Bryce of Houston, Tx

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

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Edward H. Carriker, 82, a retired dentist, vice president of BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, local civic leader and decorated veteran of two wars, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008, from complications he suffered from a fall while picking up pine needles from his beloved pine trees.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Moore Funeral Home Chapel.
Memorials: Donations in Dr. Carriker's honor may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
As chairman of the Fluoridation Committee of the Fort Worth Dental Society in 1964 and 1965, Dr. Carriker successfully led the effort to have fluoride added to Fort Worth's water supply to help prevent tooth decay.
Edward Henry Carriker was born June 7, 1925, to Lofton and Elva Baker Carriker in the piney woods of Center. In 1943 at the age of 17 he volunteered for the Marines to fight in World War II and entered the Navy's V-12 college program, graduating as a second lieutenant in July 1945.
His unit was preparing for a costly and bloody invasion of Japan when the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the war.
After losing a tooth in a boxing match, Ed decided to become a dentist and received his D.D.S. from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in 1950 and joined the Army Dental Corps.
He served during the Korean War as a first lieutenant and then captain, assistant medical surgeon in the first MASH unit assigned to General Douglas MacArthur's vaunted X Corps.
He participated in the invasion of Inchon, the subsequent invasion of Wonsan, the march to the Yalu River and the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, which saw some of the most devastating combat of the war.
After completing his military service, Dr. Carriker moved to Fort Worth in 1953 to establish a successful dental practice. He was active in local, state and national dental associations, serving on the board of the Fort Worth District Dental Society for seven years, including a term as president of the society. He was a Fort Worth delegate several times to the Texas and American Dental Association and was chairman of the state meeting in 1975.
He was made a fellow in the American College of Dentists in 1968, a fellow in the International College of Dentists in 1969, and a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1970.
Dr. Carriker was active in community service for a quarter century in the Fort Worth area, including donating dental services to the Lena Pope Home and the Indigent Dental Clinic.
He was a past president of the Northwest Fort Worth Kiwanis Club, former member of Key Clubs International, a former director of Security State Bank, former member of Ridglea Country Club and former deacon of Ridglea Presbyterian Church.
In 1974 he left private practice to become vice president of dental programs for BlueCross BlueShield of Texas in Dallas.
For the next 15 years Dr. Carriker developed and managed the company's dental health insurance program for the state of Texas.
Upon his retirement he and his wife, Darlene, relocated to Arlington, where he remained until his death.
Although retired he continued to be a highly-respected member of his profession. He received the 50-Year Award from the Texas Dental Association in 2001 and the Fort Worth Dental Society's Veteran's Honor Award in 2003.
Ed excelled at sports in high school and college, where he ran track and was a lifelong sports enthusiast.
For many years after his retirement, he participated as a swimmer in the Senior Olympics, winning scores of medals. He continued to swim almost every day until his most recent illness.
Survivors: Wife, Darlene Power Carriker of Arlington; daughters, Dee Gulledge and Kay Carriker and her husband, Bryan Kelley of Fort Worth; stepchildren, Gary Wright of Saginaw, Ron Wright of Arlington and Becky Wright of Arlington.

Moore Funeral Home-N. Davis Drive
Arlington, 817-275-2711
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4/8/08

Larry Gibbs, Sr. age 57 passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Green Acres Nursing Home, Center, Texas.

Services will be 2:00 pm Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James “Buddy” Hall officiating, burial will follow at Tennessee Cemetery in Tenaha.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born February 28, 1951 in Shelby County to the late George K. & Lillie E. (Taylor) Gibbs.

He is also preceded in death by 2 Brothers, Gene Gibbs and Kenneth Gibbs.

He is survived by:

Son, Larry “Lee” Gibbs, Jr. & wife, Misty of Tenaha

Daughters: Jenny Hicks & husband, Leslie of Tenaha

Jamie Williford & Fiance’ Clint Brookshire of Timpson

10 Grandchildren:

Amber, Brittany, Meagan, Raven & Kaylee Gibbs

Madison & Hannah Hicks

Austin Williford, Tyler Fountain & Paxton Graves

Brothers & Sisters:

George Gibbs & wife, Patricia of Timpson

Peggy Montez Adams of New Braunfels, Texas

John Gibbs & wife, Ruby of Gary

Billy Joe Gibbs & wife, Pat of Carthage

Sally Coleman of Dallas

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Pallbearers: Johnny Gibbs, Dewayne Gibbs, Wayne Estes, Lamar Hall, Matthew Hall & Josh Jernigan

You may register the guest book online at www.mangumfuneralhome.com

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

Rose Lee Hines, age 81, of Timpson, Texas, will be Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Springs of Living Water Church, FM 1971, Timpson. Officiating will be Bro. Leroy Bowley. Mrs. Hines passed away Sunday, April 6, in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Rose Lee Hines was born in Arkansas on January 22, 1927. Her father was the late Sloan Monroe. On December 26, 1967, she married Dwight O. Hines and he survives her. She was a member of Spring of Living Waters Church, Timpson.

In addition to her husband Dwight Hines, of Timpson, she is also survived by three children. Troy W. Cook and wife Martha of Keithville, La., Judy Carol Gonzalez and husband Adrian of Longview, Texas, Terry Benjamin Cook of Arkansas, three stepchildren, Kenneth W. Hines, and wife Patty of Haughton, La.,Kathryn Maria Hines of Vivian, La, Brenda Ann LaFitte and husbnd Joe of Blanchard, La. 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.

4/7/08

Jean Flournoy, 75, of Timpson, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 in a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born May 28, 1932 in the Folsom Chapel community to Ernest T. Bourghs and Thelka Owens Bourghs. Mrs. Flournoy was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a longtime member of the Folsom Chapel Baptist Church, where she also was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 8, 2008, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Folsom Chapel Baptist Church with Bro. Henry Hughes and Bro. Sam Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow in the Folsom Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mrs. Flournoy’s grandsons: Stephen Flournoy, Kevin Flournoy, Daniel Flournoy, Zachary Flournoy, Matthew Flournoy, and David Flournoy. Honorary Pallbearers will be Keith McKnight and Jeremy Morris.

Survivors include:

Husband: Paul Lee Flournoy of Timpson

Sons:

Paul Edward Flournoy and wife Ruth of Singleton

Jeff Flournoy and wife Marie of McKinney

Daughter: Kay Polk and husband Hans of Fairview

Grandsons:

Stephen Flournoy, Kevin Flournoy, Daniel Flournoy, Zachary Flournoy, Matthew Flournoy and David Flournoy

Great Grandchildren: Paige Flournoy, Zoe Flournoy and Cooper Flournoy

Extended Family:

Sara Flournoy

Martha Garcia, Roxanne Miller, Michelle Helder and families

Brothers:
Zane “Brother” Bourghs, Charles Bourghs, Bob Bourghs and K. B. Bourghs

Sisters:

Verlie Schwartz and Lynn Villerman

Beloved Cousin: Katherine Wheeler

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other relatives

A host of friends

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Ernest T. and Thelka Owens Bourghs

Sister, Ernestine “Sister” Bourghs

4/3/08

Rachel Hickson, 69, of Timpson, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008 at her home. She was born May 10, 1938 in Houston to Manuel Blos Dixon and Era Selanybelle Brazail Dixon. Mrs. Hickson was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 4, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Cliff Hughes officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Wren, Jody Wren, Joe Lynn Bruton, Darrin Rushing, Chad Arnold, Jay Thompson and Benny Martin.

Survivors include:

Husband, Lee Hickson of Timpson

Daughters:

Janet Lea Travathian & husband Kevin of Trinity

Teresa Fay Johnson & husband David of Corrigan

Grandchildren:

Tiffany Lea Clifton & husband Bobby

Jimmy Harvey III

Shawn Allen Pulley

Donnie Lee Johnson

Ashley Renee Jackson & husband Brad

Rachel Johnson

Great Grandchildren:

Cassidy LeeAnn Clifton

Brittany Nicole Pulley

Kaylee Brooke Jackson

Sierra Marie Pulley

Sister, Kathleen Wren

Brother, Manuel Blos Dixon, Jr.

Sisters-in-Law:

Jean Whitley

Gail Arnold

Glenda Stewart

Brother-in-Law, Perry Wayne Hickson

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

Forest Brown Broadway, 78, of