04/30/2010

Arlon B. Allen, 90, of Lufkin, was born January 25, 1920 in Gehagan, Louisiana, the son of the late Lanora (Squyres) and John Henry Allen. He passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010 in a local hospital.

Mr. Allen was a retired carman with Southern Pacific Railroad. He served his country with the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Lufkin;s First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son, Jerry W. Allen of Houston; daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Richard Benoit of Vidor; daughter Nancy Patterson of Beaumont; brother, Evin Allen of Pearland; grandchildren, Julie Kitchen, Amy Riddle, Melissa Coon, Clavin Sharp, Kristena Smith, Lori Perkins, Shawn Benoit and Raven Odoms; 13 great-grandchildren; special nieces, Carolyn Lightfoot and Pat Bailey; and a number of other nieces, nephews and family members.

Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Allen, in 1999; 3 brothers and 6 sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Allen's memory may be made to Lufkin's First Baptist Church, 106 E. Bremond, Lufkin, Texas 75901.

Services for Mr. Allen will be held at 3:00 p.m.Saturday, May 1, 2010 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr.Andrew G. Pittman officiating. Eulogy will be offered by Mollie Allen. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6-8 pm, Friday evening at Gipson Funeral Home.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com

Gipson Funeral Home; directors.

Funeral services for Mr. Glenn Scott to be held at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Mansfield, Louisiana on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 1:00pm. Interment will be at Mary Magdalene Baptist Church Cemetery. Final arragngements entrusted to Purvis Funeral Home.

Directions to Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1741 Mundy Road, Mansfield, La:  From the West on Hwy 84, go to Mansfield, La., proceed on East on Hwy 84 six miles. At Mundy Road (four way intersection) turn Left (North.)  The church is on the Left side of the road. (If you pass I-49, you have gone too far.)

04/29/2010

Era B. Enmon, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010. She was born September 18, 1915 in Shelbyville to Joe C. Dockens and Ima Jacobs Dockens. She was a member of Clever Creek Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 30, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Pat Windham and Rev. Donald Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers were Harold Dockens, Arnold Soucie, Chuck Bailey, Tommy Sanford, Charles Henry Hinton and Wayne Grissom. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Baty, Will Baty, Walt Baty and Freddie Frankie.

She is survived by:

Son, James H. Enmon & wife Bobbie of Shelbyville
Daughter, Ima Ruth Snider of Beamont

Grandchildren:

Stephen Snider, Victor Enmon and Kristi Conn
Four Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:

Husband, H.E. “Jack” Enmon
Son-in-Law, Kenneth O. Snider
Grandson, Kenneth O. Snider, Jr.
Great Granddaughter, Victoria Enmon

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

04/28/2010

James Zack “Dude” Mills, 80, of Center passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born October 30, 1929 in Pineland to James Burke Mills and Clanty Delilah Thomas Mills. Mr. Mills served in the US Air Force, and was a member of VFW Post 8904 and Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149. He was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 30, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Bryan Opbroek officiating. Interment followed at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Ronny Mills, Jr., Kyle Hennigan, Jammie Berney, Shane Mudd, Richard Schultz, and Lt. Col. John Hennigan.

He is survived by:

Wife, Christine Mills of Center

Sons:
Ronald Mills of Shreveport, Louisiana
Randolph Mills & wife Brenda of Keithville, Louisiana
Stanley Hill & wife Minerva of Mesa, Arizona
Gary E. Hill & wife Nin of Timpson

Daughters:
Ann Mills McGuire of Shreveport, Louisiana
Margie Mills Hennigan & husband Radian of Ruston, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Ronny Mills, Jr., Kim Mills, Mandy Mills, Sherry Mills, Wendy Stough, Jammie Berney, Jessica McGuire, Jeremy McGuire, Shane Mudd, Kyle Hennigan, James Hennigan, Hannah Hennigan Salem, Erik Hill, Danny Hill, Amber Shofner

Thirteen Great Grandchildren

Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

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

04/26/2010

Furman Davis, 88, long-term resident of Center, Texas, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at his daughter’s home in Georgetown, Texas.

Furman Davis was born and raised in Center, Texas, the youngest son of John and Jessie Davis. Furman married Mary Jo Matthews in Center, Texas in 1946. Mary Jo passed away in 1996 after 50 years of marriage. Furman is survived by his four loving children Dianna Davis Forest, Brenda Davis Fye, Victor Furman Davis and David Matthews Davis. He is also survived by sons-in-law Duncan Forest and Jerry Fye and daughter-in-law DeDe Davis. Furman will also be missed by his 5 grandchildren, Kristin Heath, Kyle Alston, Dianna Boorman, Allison Davis and Nathan Davis, as well as 6 great grandchildren, 2 nephews and a niece and numerous cousins and long-time friends. He will be especially missed by his close friend Mildred Bradberry.

Furman’s first career was in service to his country in the Texas National Guard, the United States Army and the United States Air Force from November 1938 until he retired in January 1972. Furman began his Army service in Texas Company D 144th Infantry. He served domestically at Ft. Lewis, Washington and Wilmington, North Carolina, patrolling coastal and inland waterways. He then served in Oran, French Morocco and Naples, Italy. He joined a heavy weapons company in Anzio, Italy for a campaign to capture Rome. From Rome he went back to Naples to train for the invasion of Southern France. On August 15, 1944 he participated in an assault landing invasion of Southern France and subsequent campaigns through France to the German border. He was wounded in action and received numerous decorations and awards for his service and bravery including a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and numerous campaign medals. Furman returned to the United States in October 1945.

After the war Furman was discharged from the Army and enlisted in the Air Force. His assignments included Carlwell AFB, Barksdale AFB, Reese AFB, 3 years in Japan, Edwards AFB, RAF Bentwater, Ipswich, England, Amarillo AFB and Lackland AFB. He served with the Air Security Police in various capacities including Security Operations Supervisor, Corrections Security Operations Superintendent and Security Police Training Superintendent. Chief Master Sergeant Furman Davis consistently received outstanding reviews from his commanding officers and was several times rated as the “best Chief Master Sergeant in the whole United States Air Force”. Furman returned with his family to Center, Texas in 1972, where he completed a long second career as an Investigator for the Shelby Count District Attorney. Furman was a member of the First Baptist Church of Center, Texas and the Center Country Club. Furman’s interests included golf, ranching, gardening and carving.

Furman will be buried alongside his loving wife, Mary Jo, at the Newburn Cemetery in Center, Texas. A memorial service will be held for family and friends at The First Baptist Church in Center, Texas on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 2 PM. Visitation will be from 1 PM till service time at the First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your local Hospice or a favorite charity.

Funeral service for Henry B. Porterfield, 93, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Orval Miller officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson.
Mr. Porterfield passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010, in Timpson.

Born April 17, 1917, in Timpson, TX, Henry B. Porterfield was the son of the late John Henon and Annas (Biering) Porterfield. He served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1945, fighting in Normandy, Northern France, and the Rhineland. He worked in construction for the Texas Department of Transportation from February 2, 1953 to October 31, 1975.

In addition to his parents, Henry Porterfield was preceded in death by brothers Aubrey, Marvin, Herbert, Emory, Gaston, Melvin, and Daniel Porterfield and sisters Mary Hammers, Lizzie Porterfield, Jewel Ford, and Ruth Porterfield. Surviving his memory are numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Taylor Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net.

Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

Harold Rodgers, 86, of Center passed away Friday, April 23, 2010. He was born August 19, 1923 in Tecumuseh, Oklahoma to James Harold Lloyd Rodgers and Mary Daniels Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of the VFW. He was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation was held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am, Monday, April 26, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Don Windham officiating. Interment followed at Short Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers were Dickie Gilchirst, Billy Neal, Bruce Neal, Angela Neal, Kevin Reeves, and Gene McHougher.

He is survived by:

Daughter
Judy McHougher

Grandchildren
Scott Wayne McHougher
Sherry Jeanine McHougher

Four Great Grandchildren

A number of special friends

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Brandon Levi Powdrill, infant son of Michael Shane Powdrill and Laura Mayfield Powdrill passed away, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Willis-Knighton South Medical Center in Shreveport. Services were held at 2 pm, Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Logansport with interment following at Bethel Cemetery.

Little Levi was preceded in death by his, Great-Grandparents Earl Mayfield, Bill Still, Lacy "Buckshot" & Helen Powdrill.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Michael and Laura Powdrill of Logansport; Grandparents Patricia "Sissy" & Jimmy Norwood of Stanley, Mike and Ann Mayfield of Logansport, Dean Powdrill of Joaquin, Texas, Great-Grandparents, Patsy Still of Joaquin, Texas and Nettie Mayfield of Mansfield and many aunts and uncles as well as a host of friends and family.

Services were under the direction of Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport, Louisiana.

04/23/2010

David Sterling Griffin, 77, of Center, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 at Holiday Nursing Center. He was born September 14, 1932 in Kountze, Texas to Mike Malone Griffin and Myra Williams Griffin.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Folsom Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Pat Windham officiating.

He is survived by:

Special Friends, Ford & Mary Windham

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

04/22/2010

Billie Jordan, 88, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born March 11, 1922 in Logan, Louisiana to John and Ida Ramsey. Ms. Jordan was a member of First Methodist Church in Joaquin. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and had been a past Worthy Matron.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Randy Smith and Rev. Elmer Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Jason Jordan, Jason Fisher, Elan Watson, Bubba Lee, Kevin Holt, and Matt Jordan. Honorary pallbearer will be Charlie Leflett.

She is survived by:

Son, Vance Jordan & wife Cathy of Joaquin

Son, Craig Jordan & wife Denise of Huxley

Son, Murphy Jordan & wife LuAnn of Longview

Daughter, Jan Zuniga of Logansport

Son, David Jordan & wife Angie of Logansport

Nine Grandchildren

Eight Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Sue Hooper & husband Arnold of Joaquin
Norma Faye Ramsey of Mesquite

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Leland V. Jordan

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

4/21/2010

Scotty Ray Doggett, 18, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born November 13, 1991 in Center to Franklin & Marsha Doggett. Scotty was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm, Friday, April 23, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Billy Windham and Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Rather Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Cheyenne Fenton, Cody Porter, Dillion Porter, Daniel McLemore, Jimmy Casey, Jack Henry Brittain, Patrick McLemore and Deryll Fenton.

He is survived by:

Father, Franklin Doggett of Shelbyville

Mother, Marsha Clark & husband Luke of Shelbyville

Sisters:
Jodie Doggett McLemore & husband Daniel of Shelbyville
Brandi Doggett of Shelbyville

Grandmother, Charlotte Fenton of Zavalla

Grandfather, James Ferguson of Nacogdoches

Grandparents, Yvonne & Billy Doggett of Shelbyville

Aunt, Cindy Fenton of Zavalla

Niece, Paetin McLemore of Shelbyville

Also numerous aunts uncles, cousins, including many members of the Clark family

Preceded in death by:
Uncles, James Michael Fenton and Lynn Braxton
Great Aunt, Louise Schoubroeck
Grandparents, Fenton & Ferguson
Family friend, “Papa: John Thompson

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

Roy Byndom, 69, of Center, passed away on April 15, 2010. He was born on November12, 1941 to Charlie and Mildred Byndom. Roy was united in holy matrimony with Ella Mae Cartwright Byndom. He was employed at E.L. Bruces for over 30 years and at Center Independent School District for seven years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mildred Byndom; a son, Kent Byndom: grandchildren, Jessica Brinson and Jermaine Brinson; and a sister, Ovada Byndom White.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

A Devoted Wife - Ella Mae Byndom

Daughter - Sherry (Johnny) Brinson

Son - Timothy Byndom

Sisters - Cassie Mae Cartwright, Francis (Tommy) Land, Minnie Stansberry, Girtha (Roosevelt) Swindle, Mildred Faye Byndom, and Iva Dean Lister

Brothers - V.K. (Esterlene) Byndom and Charlie (Lou) Byndom

Uncle - Money Williams

Four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.

Active Pallbearers: Walter Cartright, Clint Handy, Bryan Swindle, Charles Grisby, Stephen Lister, and Lance Swindle.

Honorary Pallbearers: Justin Brinson, Johnny Brinson, Jr., Jeremy Brinson, Jaylon Brinson, Joseph Simpson, and JaMarcus Jones.

Services were handled by Community Funeral Home and Gates Baptist Church with Rev. Frankie Cooper Officiating.

4/20/2010

Edra English, 76, of Center, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1933 in Joaquin to German Grant and Bessie O’Rear Grant. Ms. English was a member of Heritage Missionary Baptist Church in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Charles Williams and Rev. Marlin Freeman officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Justin English, Matt English, Chad Seales, Lee Poole, Race English, Cam English, Keith O’Rear, and Gilbert Vaughn.

She is survived by:

Husband, Weldon English of Center

Sons:
Danny English & wife Cylvia of Kilgore
Steve English & wife JoAnne of Joaquin

Daughter, Jan Poole & husband Tommy of Oil City, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Justin English of Kilgore
Matt Enlgish & wife Krissy of Hurst
Chad Seales & wife Jennifer of Blanchard, Louisiana
Lee Poole of Oil City, Louisiana
Jennifer Poole of Shreveport, Louisiana
Race English of Joaquin
Cam English of Joaquin

Great Grandchildren:
Samantha English, Olivia Seales, Haven Seals and Holden Seales

Special Nieces:
Belinda O’Rear & husband Keith of Huxley
Connie Jo Vaughn & husband Gilbert of Huxley

Special Great Nieces, Karissa Vaughn & Bree Vaughn

Brother-in-Law, Wayne Swan & wife Mary of Joaquin

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

Peggy Louise Cantrell, age 70, of the Woodlands, funeral servcies will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Cashner Colonial Chapel with Pastor Keith Rose officiating. Interment with a graveside service will follow the chapel service at 3 p.m. at Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Center, Texas. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cashner Funeral Home.

Peggy was born February 19, 1940 in Wanette, Oklahoma and passed away on April 17, 2010 in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Cantrell; father, Frank Schumacher; mother, Lillian Parnell; step-father, John Parnell; son, Doug Effinger; brothers, Gene Schumacher and Bill Schumacher; sister, Linda; step-daughter, Irs Gregg; step-sons, William, Denton and Riley Cantrell; and great grandsons, David Mercer and toby Jack Cantrell. Peggy is survived by her sisters Dorothy Stokes and Jeanene Butler; sister-in-law, Corky Schumacher; sons, Robert(Laurie)Effinger, Garry (Cindy) Effinger and James (Debra) Effinger; daughter, Charly (Lee) Cantrell-Tidwell; step-daughter, Ann (Bill) Peters; step son-in-law, Robert Gregg; and 24 grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive. Pallbearers will be James Cantrell, Lee Tidwell, Ariyan Kelley, Jeremy Effinger, Oliver Sopena and Jimmy Schumacher. You are invited to leave a written tribute for the family on our website at www.cashnerconroe.com.

04/19/2010

Mr. Paul Jeanes, 61, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed from this life on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at his residence in San Augustine County, Texas.

Paul was born to Louise (Dickerson) Jeanes and K.P. Jeanes, Sr. on November 14, 1948, in San Augustine County, Texas. He was retired from the City of Houston as a Building Inspector for 19 years, and worked as a carpenter for 17 years. He was a member of the Broaddus Masonic Lodge #1112, and a member of the Harvey Creek Baptist Church in Broaddus.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in the Harvey Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Broaddus. Interment will follow in the Hebron Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas.

Visitation will be from the hours of 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Monday evening, April 19, 2010 at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia St., San Augustine.

He is survived by his wife: Linda Kay Jeanes of Broaddus, Children: Billy Bennett and wife, Cat of Cleveland; Larry Bennett and wife, Tammy of Houston; Sharon Nugent and husband, Brad of Broaddus; Kriste Vickers and husband, Shawn of Liberty; Brothers: Larry Jeanes of San Augustine; K.P. Jeanes and wife, Cindy of Broaddus; Sisters: Bonita Donner of South Dakota; Renita Jeanes of Broadddus; Cheena Runnels and husband, Randy of Broaddus; 14 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his son, Paul Bennett; Sister-in-law: Amelia

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

Memorial service for Gilbert Rhodes, 67, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Patterson and Orval Miller officiating. Mr. Rhodes passed away March 15, 2010, in Garrison, TX.

Gilbert Rhodes was born in Timpson, Texas on April 13, 1942 to John W. and Marjorie Neill Rhodes. He attended the Timpson schools, graduating in 1960. During Junior High, he was a trumpet player in the band but played football in High School and was a quarterback on the 1959 district championship team. He was also an Eagle scout and served as bugler on the staff at Camp Tonkawa. After graduation, he attended Stephen F. Austin, majoring in Biology and Chemistry. He worked as a lab instructor in Human Anatomy, Embryology, and was a Parasitolgy research assistant. In 1964, he received a B.S. degree and was inducted into Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. He also was a member of the Highlander Trio folk singing group at SFA which performed in many locations in East Texas.

After graduation from SFA, he attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston but withdrew after two years. He then worked for the Galveston City Health Department and in 1967, joined ARA Services, Inc. of Philadelphia as a hospital food services administrator. During this 18-year career he served at hospitals in Newport News, VA, Oak Ridge, TN, San Angelo, TX, New Orleans, LA, Akron, OH, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Flint MI, and Oklahoma City, OK. In the 70’s, he also worked for Food Services International of Ft. Lauderdale, FL as a District Manager and Regional Director in St. Louis, MO. He also served briefly as Midwest Sales Director for B&C Marketing of Fullerton, CA (Hawaiian Punch) out of the St. Louis office covering 18 states. In 1989, he worked as a computer programmer for Control Data Corporation in Oklahoma City, specializing in engineering database development.

In 1990, Gilbert returned to SFA and obtained a teaching certificate in Biology/Chemistry to begin his second career. He taught in Texas at Kirbyville H.S., Paul Pewitt H.S., and in Oklahoma at Ardmore Plainview, Crescent, Ardmore, Bridge Creek, and Bethel. In 1998 he did Master’s work at the University of Oklahoma in science education. Then, in 2004, he retired and returned to Timpson where he taught one last year at Timpson High School and began restoration of the old Rhodes family farm which was settled in 1896 by his grandfather William H. and where his father was raised. In 2007/08, he served as program chairman of the Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society and has enjoyed associations with the members and reunions with his friends from the THS Class of 1960.

Gilbert is survived by his wife and best friend of 23 years, Phillis Mills of Oklahoma City, a son, Michael of Silverdale, WA, daughter, Jennifer Rhodes of Fenton, MI, and two grandsons, Zack and Lucas Rhodes of Silverdale. He is also survived by his step-children, Kevin Mills of CA; David Mills, Cleveland, OH; Steve Mills, Ft. Hood, TX; Marc Mills,

Oklahoma City; Chris Mills, Austin, TX; Matt Mills, Oklahoma City; and Buffy Oxley of Blanchard, OK, with several step-grandchildren including Jordan, Jasmine, and Lexy Mills of Oklahoma City. Michael Rhodes is retired U.S. Navy having served on the nuclear attack submarines USS Memphis and USS Bremerton and the nuclear ballistic missle submarine USS Alaska. He now works for the Navy as a training contractor at the Bangor Sub Base in Washington state. Jennifer is a DNA analyst working for a private lab in Michigan. He is also survived by several cousins, including Beth Neel Joyce of Richardson, TX, Bette Wallia Brown of Henderson, TX, Charles Rhodes and J.T. Rhodes, both of Timpson. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Neill Rhodes, who was also a SFA graduate and a CPA in Tyler, TX, before his death in 1993.

Gilbert wishes to express his gratitude to Dr. Michael Y. Ashigbe and the staff of the Oncology Center at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler for their care and professional treatment during his battle against pancreatic cancer. He also expresses his heartfelt appreciation to Butch and LaNell Beckham, Barbara and Titus Brandon, Patsy Watson, Pat and William Ford, Maybelle Yarbrough, J. T. and Charles Rhodes, and the congregation at the First Christian Church of Timpson for their friendship and support during the past months. Gilbert requests that any donations be made to the Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society.

To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

04/18/2010

Johnnie Sue Frame, 78, of Center, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 at her residence. She was born April 18, 1932 in Shelby County, Texas to John Bradshaw and Essie Gunnels Bradshaw. Ms. Frame was a member of Oakland Missionary Baptist Church in Shelby County.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be John Frame, Matt Frame, Shane Smitherman, Shawn Smitherman, Brent Bright, and Dakota Smitherman. Honorary pallbearers will be Crit Campbell, Donald O’Rear, Kelly O’Rear, Bruce Emory and Terry Burnett.

She is survived by:

Son, Gary Frame and wife Vanessa of Center

Daughter, Gayla Bright of Arkansas

Grandchildren;
Kara Spann of Center
John Frame of Center
Matt Frame of Center
Shawn Smitherman & wife Emily of Arkansas
Shannon Burnett and husband Terry of Arkansas
Shane Smitherman & wife Vanessa of Arkansas
Brent Bright of Arkansas
Sheri Aylor of Douglass
Corey Zahn of Nacogdoches
Cyllis Zahn of Nacogdoches

Twelve Great Grandchildren

Sisters;
Billie Jean Henry and husband D. E. of Longview
Illa Rae Williams of Lake Jackson

Brother, Jimmy Oyd Bradshaw and wife Betty of Shelbyville

Also numerous other relatives

Preceded in death by:
Parents, John and Essie Bradshaw
Husband, John Bill Frame
Son, Greg Frame
Brothers; Doyle Bradshaw and Benny Bradshaw

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

04/17/2010

Melba Rean McSwain, 85, of Center, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born October 11, 1924 in Shelby County to Ruben Lawrence Parish and Willie Mae Choate Parish. Ms. McSwain was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Doug Stone officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Salem Cemetery in Shelby County.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Judy Wright of Center
Marsha Jones of Center

Sons:
Brad McSwain and wife Linda of Hemphill
Kerry McSwain and wife Regina of Center

Eleven Grandchildren
Thirteen Great Grandchildren
Six Great-Great Grandchildren

Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Elton McSwain
Daughter, Terry Lynn Ferguson
Grandsons, Jake Wright, Jr. and Joseph Bryan Ferguson
Sons-in-law, Jake Wright, Sr. and Elbert L. Jones

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

Roy Byndom, 68 of Shelbyville passed away Thursday at his residence.

Wake will be from 6-8 Saturday night and Visitation will be from 12-1 pm at Gates Chapel Baptist Church with Services at 1 pm. Interment will be at Gates Chapel Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas.

Pastor Frankie Cooper will officiate.

Roy Byndom is survived by wife, Ella Mae Byndom of Shelbyville, 1 daughter, Sherry Brinson and husband Johnny of Shelbyville, 1 son Timothy Byndom of Shelbyville, 4 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren

6 Sisters; Cassie Mae Cartwright of Shelbyville, Francis Hand and husband Tommy of Center, Minnie Stansberry of Center, Girtha Swindle and husband Roosevelt of Shelbyville and Mildred Byndom of Center.
1 Uncle, Money Williams of Longview
2 Brothers; V.K. Byndom and wife Ester of Center and Charlie Byndom Jr and wife Lou of Center.

04/16/2010

Ruby Adams, 63, of Houston passed Friday April 16, 2010 at her residence.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, April 19, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born February 22, 1947 to Randall and Dovie (Worsham) Cunningham.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Randall and Dovie Cunningham, Brother, Richard Cunningham and Infant Son, James Randall Adams

She is survived:
Husband:
John Q. Adams of Houston
2 Children:
John Q. Adams, Jr. & wife Monica of Houston
Tammie Soto of Houston
Grandchildren:
John Randall Adams
Monica Gonzales & husband, Ruben
Ruby Morales & husband, Raymond
Cassandra Rea
Eva Soto
Emily Mireles
4 Great Grandchildren:
R.J., Alina, Ivan and Abraham Gonzalez
3 Brothers:
Clyde Cunningham & wife, Patricia of Pineland
Maurice Cunningham & wife, Donna of Amarillo
James “Shorty” Cunningham & wife, Bernice of Bronson

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

Walter Benjamin "Ben" Felts, 82 of Huxley, Texas, passed away at his daughter's home on April 9, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry & Clara (White) Felts. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rebecca Felts; sons, Ben Felts & his wife Margaret and David Felts & his wife Susan; daughter, Connie O'Day & her husband Mike; seven grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Ben was born on September 20, 1927 in Prescott, Arkansas. He attended Toledo Bend Baptist Church pastored by Brother Jack Forbis. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and built a career owning and operating Ben Felts Utility Company. "Mr. Ben" was a man of great faith who was loved by all who knew him. His greatest joys were his family, friends, fishing, and hunting.

A Memorial Service for Ben will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Toledo Bend Baptist Church, 2543 FM 3172, Shelbyville, Texas 75973. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Toledo Bend Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581 or online at www.claytonfuneralhomes.com.

04/14/2010

Amelia Smith Jeanes, age 63, entered into rest on April 9, 2010, following a tragic automobile accident. She was born in San Augustine on October 7, 1946, to Geraldine (Epps) and the late Robert Wayne "Buster" Smith.

Mrs. Jeanes served her community in many ways. She was the City Secretary and the local Registrar. Later she served her church as the secretary there. She was a member of the Liberty Hill Baptist Church in San Augustine. Also she helped the community as a member of the Womens Service League. She enjoyed many hours of fellowship as a member of the Red Hat Club.

She is survived by her husband Larry Jeanes of San Augustine; daughter Anissa Smith and husband Scott of San Augustine; granddaughter Erica Adams of San Augustine; mother Geraldine Smith of San Augustine; sisters Sharon Mathews and husband John of San Augustine and Beth Boudoin and husband Myron of Lake Arthur, Louisiana; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father Robert Wayne "Buster" Smith.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 12, First Baptist Church of San Augustine with Rev. Frank Holrath officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, April 11, 2010, 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in Wyman Roberts Chapel. Those serving as pallbearers are Edwin Henley, Richard Epps, Mark Tiller, Ricky Smith, Lee Smith and Derrell Bennett.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

Life came to a close for Mrs. Gladys Tanner LaFedge on Monday, April 5, 2010, at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine, Texas. Born in San Augustine County on December 21, 1927, to the late Jerry and Sadie Ligion Tanner, she married Nalton LaFedge on April 25, 1959.

She was in a family of 12 children of which Ella Tanner Porter, Farris,Hughie, Elzie, J.T. Phil, Cleo, Herman, Henry Tanner, Katie L. Tanner Wade and Maggie Tanner Clark all preceded her in death. She was a member of Sunset Church of Christ. In her working years, she worked at Holly Farms, San Augustine Lumber Company and San Augustine Public Library. She was well spoken and an outgoing person with a lot of love and always thinking of other. Gladys was the loving mother of five children of which two preceded her in death, Ray Neal Garrett and Leola LaFedge Jones.

Gladys leaves to cherish her memory, Three Children: Richard Earl Simpson of Pittsburg Kansas, Cheryl Ann Owens and husband Robert of San Augustine, Kathy LaFedge White and husband Marcus of Nacogdoches, One Foster Daughter: Gloria Jean Wharton and husband Harold of Houston,Thirteen Grandchildren: Richard A. Simpson (Deno), Christopher Simpson, Torvis Simpson, Charles Simpson, DeShanna Simpson, Stephen Simpson, Rickey T. Duckett, Patrick O. Jackson, Alex L. Jackson, Christopher D. Harris, Jaylon A. White, Teresa N. Simpson, and Danny (Cerrell) LaFedge Great-Grandchildren: Za'Mijah P. Jackson. Willie Simpson, Deshanna Simpson, Richard Simpson, Torvis Simpson and Deno Simpson, Sister: Sadie Mae Johnson of Fort Worth, Very Specially Devoted Nieces and Nephew: Ida T. Childres and husband Elijah, Herman Clark and wife Ruth, Annie Wis Cartwright and husband Robert, A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

Mrs. Alnettie Sanders Chapman, age 79, of Broaddus, Texas, entered into rest April 10, 2010, in San Augustine, Texas. She was born November 8, 1930, in San Augustine County to Charlie Sanders and Neda (Baker) Sanders.

She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her greatest joys were gardening, birdwatching, playing the piano/organ and involvement in her church. She was a member of Broaddus First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son Keith Allen Chapman and wife Lisa of Broaddus, Texas; daughter Patti Chapman of Zavalla, Texas; sister Bernadine Powell of Broaddus, Texas; grandchildren Clarissa Harvey of Broaddus, Texas and Russell W. Harvey, Jr. of Lufkin, Texas; great-grandchildren Alexia Torres, Haylen Torres and Aidan Harvey of Broaddus, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband Felix E. Chapman; brothers Chester Sanders and Rayford Sanders; sisters Robbie Lee Lacy and Jane Massey.

Services will be held at Broaddus First Baptist Church Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. with Dr. Wayne Barth officiating and burial in Broaddus Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Junior Lacy, Charles Powell, Johnny Massey, Glen Sanders, Elwin Sanders and James Robichaux.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Broaddus, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M

Mrs. Louise Mills, age 93, of San Augustine. She entered into rest April 10, 2010, at the Memorial Hospital in San Augustine. She was born in San Augustine County on January 31, 1917, to Thad and Willie (Waddell) Ponder.

She retired from SAISD as a cafeteria cook. She attended Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in San Augustine County.

She is survived by her daughters Beverly Raines and husband Ewel of Carthage, Shirley Smith and husband Paul of San Augustine; sons Earnest "Punk" Mills and wife Eleanor of San Augustine, Elbert Mills and wife June of San Augustine, Cecil "Cowboy" Mills and wife Virginea Mills of Texas City, Thad Mills and wife Lenora of Gary; 17 Grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Mills, Sr.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 2:00 P.M., at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Thad Mills officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be in Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel Monday, April 12, 2010, 5:00 til 8:00 P.M.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts

04/13/2010

Graveside services for Mrs. Irene Ramsey Cammack, age 97, of Carthage, TX, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Shady Grove Cemetery near Timpson, TX with Rev. Mervin Scott, Rev. James Edwards, and Rev. Wade Harmon officiating under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Cammack passed away on Tuesday morning, April 13, 2010, in Carthage. Irene Ramsey Cammack was born on Feb. 28, 1913, in the Shady Grove Community near Timpson, TX to Charles Ed and Pinkie Childs Ramsey. She attended Shady Grove School and graduated from Timpson High School. Following graduation, she attended Lon Morris College and S.F.A. where she earned her teaching certificate. Mrs. Cammack married R.L. Cammack on Dec. 3, 1936, in Timpson. She taught at the Pine Hill School which was later consolidated into Garrison. After her second child was born, Mrs. Cammack retired from teaching, devoting her time to her family. She and her family moved to the Riderville Community of Panola County in 1952, from Timpson. In 1958, she established The Snowflake Bakery in Carthage. Mrs. Cammack was a member of Pisgah U.M.C. where she was also a member of the U.M.W and taught Sunday school for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Edna Franks; and her husband who passed away on Feb. 18, 1984.

Mrs. Cammack is survived by two sons, Charles L. Cammack and wife Jane of Beckville and George M. Cammack and wife Loretta of Nacogdoches; two daughters, Joyce Ann Allums and husband Bruce of Carthage and Bobbie Woods and husband James of Beckville; nine grandchildren, Chris Cammack and wife Phyllis of Beckville, Pennie Ratley and husband Chuck of Carthage, Cheryl Simmons and husband Danny of Texarkana, Michael Cammack and wife Andrea of Houston, Eric Allums and wife Tricia of Nacogdoches, Janna Richardson and husband Delta of Carthage, Gae-Lynn Woods Popey and husband Martyn of Gary, Jerry Woods and wife Kimberly of Dallas, and Terry Woods and wife Traci of Henderson; and 23 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Judy Stallone and the entire staff and friends at Marion Place in Carthage, Dr. Royce Hill of Carthage, Dr. James Sawyer of Longview, Mrs. Nancy Haygood of Hospice of East Texas in Tyler for the loving care shown to Mrs. Cammack. Serving as pallbearers are Chris Cammack, Michael Cammack, Eric Allums, Jerry Woods, Terry Woods, Martyn Popey, Chuck Ratley, Delta Richardson, and Danny Simmons.

04/12/2010

Kathy Oliver Sides, 55, of Nacogdoches, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010 at her home. She was born June 5, 1954 in Center to Adrian Oliver and Audrey Porter Oliver. Ms. Sides was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at White Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Shelby County. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at White Rock Cemetery with Rev. Sara Barberee officiating.

Pallbearers will be Elzie Smith, Jr., Kyle Smith, Shannon Schmidt, Steven Farmer, Phil Worsham and Greg Luman.

She is survived by:

Sister, Tommie Thomas & husband Norrell of San Augustine

Niece, Kristie Schmidt & husband Shannon of Plano

Nephew, Todd Thomas of Nacogdoches

Great Nieces:
Clair Schmidt of Plano
Jennifer Schmidt of Plano

Great Nephew, John Thomas Schmidt of Plano

Uncles:
Delbert Porter of Texarkana
Pete Porter of Center
Jake Porter of Center

Aunts:
Elnor Smith of Nacogdoches
Fay Howard of Port Arthur
Billie Luman of Nacogdoches
Polly Howard of Brookeland

Also a number of cousins and a host of friends.

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

04/11/2010

Elvin Smith Permenter, age 84, of Center passed away Saturday evening, April 10, 2010 at his residence in Center.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Center with Rev. Carol Turner and Rev. Greg McGill officiating, interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Elvin was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Center.

Mr. Elvin Permenter worked for Sante Fe Railroad as Station Manager, he was also a dairy farmer and retired after 22 years as a Service Tech for Tyson Foods.

Survivors include:
Wife: Yvonne Permenter of Center
Son: James Austin Permenter of Center
Daughter: Belinda Loftice and husband Matt of Center
Sisters: Frances Collum and husband Jack of Shreveport, La., Jean Jenning and husband Clyde of Roswell, Ga.
Brother: Darrell Campbell of Columbia, SC.
Granddaughters: Michelle Permenter, Megan Loftice, Crystal Crews, April Miller and husband Kevin
Grandson: John Michael Stirman and wife Robin
4 Great Grandchildren: Campbell Beck, Austin Miller, Jake Miller and Madison Stirman
Sister-in-law: Johnnye Kramer of Center

Pereced in death by:
Parents: John B. Permenter andAnnie Laurie Alvis Permenter
2 Brothers: Guy Permenter and Talmadge T. Permenter
1 Sister: Macel Permenter

Pallbearers will be:
Tim Kramer, Tom Kramer, Rick Strebeck, Michael Collum, David Milner, Adam Meech and Ryan Meech

Honorary Pallbearers will be:
Dr. Bill Ginn, W.I. Davis, Dr. Bob Clifford, Billy Bob Thomason, Kenneth Hardy, Billy Rodgers, Ronald Morse, Clay Krueger, Jack Harris and John Griffin.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home.

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

04/07/2010

Minnie Maurice McEachern, 82, of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at a Jasper nursing center. She was born June 4, 1927 in Joaquin to Joel Emory Chevalier and Florence Guy Chevalier. Ms. McEachern was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Charlie Andrews, Ryan Ray, Matthew Kline, Jimmy Emmons, Mike Chevalier and William Emmons.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Deborah Sample & husband Ronald of Jasper

Grandchildren:
Charlie Andrews & wife LaQuisha of Jasper
Melissa Ann Marie Guy of Lufkin
Misty Lynn Sample of Nederland
Megan Rachell Sample of Nederland

Great Grandchildren:
Taylor Andrews of Lufkin
Adam Guy of Lufkin
Bryce Guy of Lufkin
Forrest Andrews of Jasper
Baleigh Andrews of Jasper
Grace Sample of Nederland

Sister, Lucille Emmons of Houston

Brother-in-Law, J.B. Gordon of Shreveport

Sisters-in-Law:
Lillie Mae Spruell of Joaquin
Pat Stuckmeyer of Keithville
Marylee Chevalier of Crosby

Also numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Leonard Smith McEachern
Brothers, Johnny C. Chevalier, Woodrow Chevalier, Jessie Chevalier, Joe Chevalier and Aubrey Chevalier
Sisters, Pauline Gordon and Margurete Seago

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

Jack Leo Kepner, 77, of Center, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born November 23, 1932 in Cairo, Illinois to Clarence Kepner and Dorothy Grable Kepner. Mr. Kepner was a member of Westbury United Methodist Church in Houston. He loved saltwater fishing.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. Jim Bradley officiating.

He is survived by:

Wife, Jane Weatherby Kepner of Tenaha

Son, Jeff Kepner of Andover, Minnesota

Daughters:
Jacquelyn Brewington of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Brenda Krenek of LaJolla, California
Amy Quincey of Humble

Ten Grandchildren

Sister, Donna Holman of Cairo, Illinois

Brother, Edward Tolbert of Cairo, Illinois

Also numerous other relatives

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Clarence Kepner & Dorothy Grable Kepner

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

Mr. Billy Joe Gibbs, Sr., 74 of Carthage, passed away April 5, 2010 in Tyler, Texas. He was born July 19, 1935 in the Murvaul Community of Panola County, Texas. He was one of eight children born to the marriage of George Kenneth and Lilly Ester Taylor Gibbs. He was raised and schooled in Gary, Texas. He married Patricia Ann Lewis in 1961 and together they celebrated almost 50 years together before she preceded him in death in 2009. Billy Joe spent his career working in the Construction Industry as a mechanical contractor. He was a member of the Highway Tabernacle in Timpson, Texas. Mr. Gibbs loved spending time with family, listening and playing music as an accomplished piano player. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Montez Adams, Gene O’Brian Gibbs, Larry Leon Gibbs and Kenneth Gibbs, son; Jeffry Lynn Gibbs, grandsons; Johnathan A. Gibbs and Joseph Warren Cannon.

Bro Buddy Hall will officiate the service with interment at Tennessee Cemetery.
Pallbearers: John Gibbs, Jr., Duane Gibbs, Earl Gibbs, Eddie Gibbs, Matthew Hall, Kenneth Rector and Arron Cannon.
The body will lie in state at: 6:00 p.m., Thursday April 8, 2010 at Hawthorn Funeral Home
The family will receive friends:6-8:00 p.m. Thursday night at Hawthorn Funeral Home

Survivors:
Son: Billy Joe Gibbs, Jr. and wife Sandy of New Caney, TX
Daughter: Lynnette Darlene Gibbs Cannon and husband Otis Ray of Dallas, TX
Brothers: John Gibbs and wife Ruby of Gary, TX
George Gibbs and wife Patricia of Corinth
Sister: Sallie Coleman of McKinney
Grandchildren: Arron Cannon of Dallas, Texas
Sherry Renee Dryden and Landon Hampton of Mt. Pleasant
Brandy Gibbs of Tomball
Misty Renee Gibbs of Houston
Ashley Nicole Gibbs of Houston
Jessica Darlene Gibbs of New Caney
Brittany Michelle Gibbs of New Caney
Stormy Lynn Gibbs of New Caney
Mallory Gibbs of Houston
Eleven Great Grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

04/05/2010

Guy G. Crawford, loving father to Greg and Margaret, passed away peacefully at 90 years of age Friday, April 2, 2010.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: 2 p.m. Thursday in Fairview Cemetery in Center. Visitation: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home.

Guy was born Oct. 31, 1919, in Center. He graduated from Texas A&M University. During World War II, Guy served in the Pacific for the U.S. Army, where he met the love of his life, Patricia Dobrigh Crawford, to whom he was married for more than 50 years.

Guy founded Service Engineers, a company specializing in plastic bottles for pharmaceuticals, which later became Dougherty Bros.
Guy also graduated from Harvard Business School and was a longtime member of Colonial Country Club.
Survivors: Daughter, Margaret Crawford; and son, Greg Crawford, both of Fort Worth.

Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107 (817)336-0584

04/2/2010

Graveside service for Addie Mae (Windham) Whiteside, 87, of Longview, TX, will be held at 12 Noon, Saturday, April 03, 2010, in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, TX. Mrs. Whiteside passed away Friday, April 02, 2010, in Longview.

Born January 22, 1923, in Timpson, TX, Addie Mae Whiteside was the daughter of the late Derious Marion and Jessie (Jones) Windham. She and Rudolph Whiteside were married April 2, 1938. Mrs. Whiteside was a homemaker and member of Caledonia Methodist Church.

Survivors include 3 sons: Kenneth Whiteside and wife Joann of Timpson, Bo Whiteside of Gary, TX, and James Whiteside and wife Teresa of Longview; 2 daughters: Patricia Bright of White Oak, TX, and Betty Shields and husband Norm of Longview; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and sister Jimmie Lea of Pasadena, TX.
In addition to her parents, Addie Mae Whiteside was preceded in death by her husband Rudolph Whiteside, son Stephen Russell Whiteside, 2 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and 2 brothers Walter and Vertis Windham.

To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

Nancy Hartt Williams, age 62, of Johnson City, TN was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, March 22, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a native of Timpson, Texas and a 1965 graduate of Timpson High School. She had lived in Johnson City for the past twenty-eight years. Mrs. Williams was a daughter of the late Hubbard "Sonny" Hartt and Mary Jo "Skeeter" Compton Hartt. She was know as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Williams is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Glenn A Williams of Johnson City, one daughter and son-in-law Jennifer Street and husband Ronnie of Gray, TN; one son and daughter-in-law Ronald Williams and wife Ashlee of Butler, TN; three grandsons; Austin Lee Street, Aaron Patrick Phelp and Adam Fischer Williams; two granddaughters; Ashley Rose Street and Alyssa Deann Williams; three brothers; Hubbard Lynn Hartt, Jr. of Center, Texas. Glynn A Hartt of Nacogdoches, Texas and Robert C Hartt of Garrison, Texas; one sister; Tammy Sue Dutton of Whitesboro, Texas. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The graveside service and interment was conducted Friday, March 26 at Monte Vista Memorial Park in Johnson City. Those who wish to send memorials may do so to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Rd. Johnson City, TN, 37601 or Washington County Animal Shelter, 525 Sells Avenue, Johnson City, TN. 37604. Condolences to the family may be sent online at www.wadugger.com

04/1/2010

Funeral service for Donald Gordon Tomlinson, 65, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with Rev. Josh Walters officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Mr. Tomlinson passed away April 1, 2010, in Timpson.

Born July 10, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, Don Tomlinson was the son of the late Roy and Rose Tomlinson. He was a truck driver and served in the U.S. Navy. Don also was a volunteer for the Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service.

Survivors include his daughter Tracy Lee and husband William “Bubba” Lee of Timpson; son Donald Hutter of New Jersey; 2 grandsons: Tommy Lee and Chris Lee; and 6 great grandchildren: Chase, Kristen, Angel, Kaylin, Dixie, and Dakota Lee.

Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday, April 02, 2010, at Taylor Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to register online, please visit www.taylorfh.net.

Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX 75975, is in charge of arrangements.

D.C. McSwain, 86, of Center, passed away April 1, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born November 1, 1923 in Center to Amos Parker McSwain and Martha Dale Andrews McSwain. Mr. McSwain was a member of First United Methodist Church in Center. He served in the Navy as a member of the Seabees.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 2, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Elmer Mathews officiating.

He is survived by:

Daughters:
Joan Baldwin & husband Mike of Center
Shelby Ross of Center
Joyce Moore & husband James of Timpson
Janan Ross of Shreveport, Louisiana

Granddaughters:
Angie Barbee & husband Derek of Center
Samantha Vidrine & husband Landon of Center

Grandson, Scotty Baldwin & wife Mandy of Center

Great Grandchildren:
Alli Jo Baldwin of Center
Ali Vidrine of Center
Savannah Green of Huxley
Jamie Moore of Timpson
Gage Vidrine of Center
Tanner Williams
Tucker Williams

Brother, Bill McSwain of Florida

Sisters:
R.C. Denham of Livingston
Mamie Elliott of Splendora

Also numerous other relatives

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Lucille McSwain
Daughters, Jo Gail McSwain, Joyce Carol McSwain and Judy Sammons
Son, Lonnie Carl McSwain
Grandson, Joseph Carl Baldwin
Son-in-Law, George Sammons
Granddaughter-in-Law, Pam Baldwin
Brother, Sherlon McSwain, Bobby McSwain
Sister, Olga Parker, Dot Fields

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

Alma Dora Evett Wise, 90, of San Augustine County, Texas, passed from this life, on Tuesday evening, March 30, 2010, in San Augustine County, Texas. 

Alma was born to Jessie Mae (Murphy) Evett and William Benjamin Evett on January 11, 1920, in San Aguustine County, Texas. She was a homemaker, and loved working in her yard, and gardens and was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of the Attoyac Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 1, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. at the Attoyac Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Bobby Wadsworth officiating. Interment will follow in the Attoyac Cemetery.

Her survivors include: Brother: Levi Evett of San Augustine; along with 14 special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Andy Wise; Brothers; Wid Evett, Guy Evett, J.C. Evett, Kirby Evett; Sisters: Veloria Wise and Pearlie Fowler.

Online obituary and condolences may be posted at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts