8/31/08

Mark Wilburn, age 53 of Zwolle, LA. passed away August 30, 2008 at his home. He was born August 30, 1955 in Lufkin to Ellis Lamar WIlburn and Jo Beth Hardy WIlburn.

Mark was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outside and being with nature. Mark was of the Baptist faith and was baptized in Toledo Bend Lake in 1996. He had his own fishing business in Zwolle, known as "Today's Catch". which he built after movng to Louisiana in 1996.

Visitation will be held from 1 PM to service time, Wednesday, September 3 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held 2 PM, Wednesday, September 3, at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Judge Bennie Boles to officiate.

Mr. WIlburn is survived by:
Son: Josh Ellis Wilburn of Longview, Texas
Wife: Nancy WIlburn of Cleburne, Texas
Mother: Jo Beth Wilburn of Shelbyville, Texas
Also a host of friends who loved him.

Mre. Wilburn was preceded in death by: Father: Ellis L. Wilburn

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

8/28/08

Nolan Alexander Zuckero was born at Memorial Hermann in The Woodlands on Wednesday, August 27, 1008 at 12:41 PM and passed on to be with God at 1:57 PM. Survivors include his parents, Troy and Karen (Alexander) Zuckero, two sisters, Brittany and Brianna; paternal grandparents, Carlos and Peggy Zuckero, aunt & uncle, Nikki and Drew Grant and two nephews, Nick and Noah all of Spring, TX. Local survivors are maternal grandparents, Paul and Joann Alexander, aunt and uncle, Dale and Cheryl Alexander, cousins Jessica and Dalton Alexander. Nolan was preceeded in death by his uncle Shane Zuckero.

A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Nolan Alexander Zuckero at
Fellowship of The Woodlands-Chapel One Fellowship Drive The Woodlands, TX 77384 on Tuesday, September 2 at 4:00pm

In lieu of flowers we would like to suggest that contributions be made to either: Fellowship of The Woodlands Children's Ministries or Teach for America.

Donate online to Teach for America at TeachForAmerica.org
Checks payable to FOTW (indicate Children's Ministry in memory of Nolan Zuckero on memo line) may be mailed to: FOTW, One Fellowship Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77384

8/26/08

Dr. Joe McKee, Sr., 91, of Farmersville formerly of Center, passed away Monday August 25, 2008 at Hinton Nursing Home in Farmersville, Texas.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday August 29, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Johnny Lewis & Bro. Roland Gray officiating, burial will follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Thursday August 28, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

He was born October 25, 1916 to Vessie Henry and Lula (Bailey) McKee. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
In 1943 he graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. On February 27, 1943 he married Mary Evelyn Stanley who precedes him in death.

He is also preceded in death by his Parents, Vessie and Lula McKee and Brother, Harry McKee.

He is survived by:
3 Children:
Jerry W. McKee of McKinney
JoAnn Rubeck & husband James of Hedgesville, West Virginia
Joe Bailey McKee, Jr. & wife Melissa of Farmersville

5 Grandchildren:
Joe B. McKee, III (Jay), Jonathan McKee, Caitlin McKee, Patrick McKee & James Rubeck

1 Great Grandchild:
Fox Bradley

Pallbearers will be Jay Hayes, Jonathan McKee, Jay McKee, Royce Lawson, Ronald Miller, Don Moody and Darrell Alford

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

8/25/08

Don Barkley Fletcher, 64, of Nacogdoches, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born March 6, 1944 in Center to Andrew B. Fletcher and Leta Leggett Fletcher.

At the family’s request, Mr. Fletcher has been cremated.

He is survived by:

Son, Chris Tarver & wife Jamie of Nacogdoches

Four Grandchildren

Sisters:
Linda Baggett & husband Robert of Nacogdoches
Judy Fletcher of Louisiana

Half Brother, J.B. Fletcher or Alto

Nieces:
Melinda Beth Baggett of Nacogdoches
Amanda Louise Baggett of Crockett

Nephews:
Robert Dale Baggett of Nacogdoches
Danny Baggett of Nacogdoches

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

Geneva M. Pledger, age 89, of Garrison, Texas, formerly of Shreveport, La., services will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, August 27, 2008, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, in Timpson with Rev. Sammy Eldredge officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson. Miss Pledger passed away in the Garrison Nursing Home, Garrison, Texas, on Monday, August 25, 2008.

Born June 12, 1919, in Amity, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Marmon and Vada Lou (Walker) Pledger. Miss Pledger retired after 40 years of employment with Walgreen Drug Stores in Little Rock, AR, and Shreveport, La. She was a member of Western Hills Baptist Church of Shreveport.

Survivors include one sister, Alysie Mae Porterfield of Timpson; nieces Sherri Shahan and husband, Don, of Timpson, Cathy Windham and husband, Leon, of Timpson; Jean Gibbs and husband, Dwayne, of Timpson; nephews Roy Pledger and wife, Betty, of Garrison, Mike Pledger and wife, Wanda, of Timpson, Joe Pledger and wife, Sherry, of Timpsn, and Don Pledger and wife, Vicki, of Timpson; numerous cousins and a host of friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Milton Pledger, and his wife Grace.

Visitation will be 5 - 7pm, Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson.

Taylor Funeral Home of Timpson in charge of arrangements.

Lionel Shumway, 51, of Center, passed away August 20, 2008 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Opal Everage, 90, of Conroe formerly of Center, passed away August 22, 2008.

No services are planned at this time.

She is survived by :
Granddaughter, Sandra Hayes of The Woodlands.

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

Grady Whitton, 86, of Center, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2008 in Center. He was born December 31, 1921 in Alto, Texas to James Eli Whitton and Mary Gertrude Patterson Whitton. Mr. Whitton served in the U.S. Cavalry during World War II as part of the Burma China Defensive. He continued to serve his country as a federal livestock inspector. As inspector he patrolled the Rio Grande River for illegal cattle contaminated with fever ticks. He retired to Center in 1981, where he farmed and raised his family.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Sardis Cemetery with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

Survivors include:

Wife, Catherine Whitton of Center

Brother, Paul Whitton of Conroe

Stepson, Paul L. Whitton

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

Preceded in death by:
Son, David Wayne Whitton

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

Marlie Ray Vaughn, 74, of Huxley, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2008 in Center. He was born November 7, 1933 in Huxley to Austin Henry Vaughn and Hazel Margaret English Vaughn. Mr. Vaughn served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Lydia Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday, August 25, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Luke Garrett and Rev. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow in the Strong Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Pallbearers will be Dale Fancher, Phil Fancher, David Bagwell, Joel Vaughn, Darren Vaughn, Doug Vaughn, Donnie Moody and Josh Vaughn.

Survivors include:
Wife, Imer Nell Vaughn of Huxley

Daughters,
Kay Balkcom and husband Roger of Joaquin
Gearline Dean and husband Rodney of Joaquin

Grandsons;
Jason Balkcom and wife Ashley of Huxley
Luke Balkcom of Alto
Jeff Dean and wife Ashley of Joaquin
Brian Dean of Joaquin

A very special great-grandson, Dylan Dean of Joaquin

Brothers,
Prentice Vaughn of Huxley
Robert Jerry Vaughn and wife Niki of Houston
Larry Vaughn and wife Dian of Huxley
Jack Vaughn and wife Pat of Huxley
Waylon Vaughn and wife Regina of Center
Gerald Vaughn and wife Patti of Huxley

Sisters,
Marie Permenter and husband W. T. of Huxley
Janice Moody and husband Don of Center

Brother-in-law, Rodger Fancher and wife Karen of Mariceville

Aunts:
Betty Smotherman of Huxley
Bobbie Condon of Beaumont
Callie Lynch of Huxley
Alma Wimberly of Shreveport, Louisiana

Uncle, Robert D. English and wife Barbara of Houma, Louisiana

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

Preceded in death by:
Father, A.H. “Jack” Vaughn
Mother, Hazel Margaret English Vaughn
Brother, Darrell Vaughn
Sisters-in-law; Katherine Vaughn, Olga Vaughn
Father-in-law, George Fancher
Mother-in-law, Lee Ella Fancher
Brother-in-law, L. G. Fancher

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

Elden Earl Appelt, 62, of Center formerly of Victoria, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 in Kermit, Texas. He was born March 10, 1946 in Tiboli, Texas to Fred John Appelt and Elsie Eunice Woytek. Mr. Appelt was a rig supervisor with Chesapeake Energy. He was a member of Farm Bureau Cattlemen’s Association.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, August 25 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 26 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Jean Ferraro officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Rickey Cotton, Gunner Gruner, Mark Huckaby, Brock King, Darvin Knapp, Jackson O. Miller IV, Buck Pakebusch and Ronald B. Samford. Honorary pallbearers will be Erwin Kiesewetter, Arvin Pakebusch, Dewayne Warner, Mark Kennedy, Roger Appelt, Michael Kiesewetter and John Appelt.

Survivors include:

Wife, Barbara J. Appelt of Center

Daughter, Eunice Pena and husband Anthony of Katy

Sister, Carolyn Kiesewetter and husband Erwin of Hallettsville

Numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Fred John Appelt and Elsie Eunice Woytek Appelt
Daughter, Shara Appelt
Brother, Everett Appelt

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

8/23/08

Orlena Victoria Tate Tatum, 70 of Center, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 in Nacogdoches. She was born June 5, 1938 in Oak Grove, Louisiana to Woodrow Tate and Carrie Levon Chain Tate. Mrs. Tatum was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She loved to quilt and was a member of a local quilting club. She attended Campti Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 9 PM, Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Monday August 25, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Ozay Ford officiating. Interment will follow in the Campti Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Jack Daniels III, Daniel Tatum, Edgar Daniels, Patrick Daniels, Richard Tatum Jr., Mark Tate and John Roy Glass. Honorary Pallbearer will be Chris Warren.

Survivors include:
Husband, Sidney Tatum of Center
Son, John Tatum and wife April of Bridge City
Daughters, Pamela Oswald and husband Gary of Livingston and Bobbie Warren of Center
Grandchildren, Daniel Tatum and wife Candace of Bridge City, Garrett Tatum of Bridge City, Callie Tatum of Bridge City, Michelle Warren of Center and Chris Warren and wife Ashley of Center.
Great Grandchildren, Victoria Warren of Center and Blake Warren of Center
Brothers, Jerry Tate of New Caney, Dalton Tate of Livingston and Jack Tate of Donie
Sisters, Carolyn Tatum of Waller, Mary Daniels of Humble, Elaine Burns of Bolivar and Judy Tate of Athens.

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

Preceded in death by: Son, Stephen Tatum and Parents, Woodrow and Carrie Tate.

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

8/22/08

Gary Bruce Emanis, 52, of Center passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at his home. He was born October 22, 1955 in Center to Adron Emanis and Lurline Samford Emanis. Mr. Emanis was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Center.

Visitation will be held from 1 PM to 3 PM, Sunday, August 24 at Watson & Sons Funneral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 4 PM, Sunday, August 24 at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center with Bro. Jimmy Carroll and Clark Paul Williams officiating.

He is survived by:
Wife, Sue Emanis of Center
Daughters: Jolene Pearce of Center and Candy Meyers of Mobile, Alabama
Grandsons: Austin Pearce of Center and Gavin Meyers of Mobile, Alabama
Granddaughters: Brittney Smith of Center and Sydney Lee Meyers of Mobile, Alabama
Mother, Lurlene Emanis of Center
Also numerous cousins and other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Father, Adron Emanis
Brother, Tommy Gene Emanis

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

Opal Everage, 90 of Conroe formerly of Center, passed away August 22, 2008.
Services are pending at Mangum Funeral Home.
She is survived by: Granddaughter, Sandra Hayes of The Woodlands.

Lionel Shumway, 51, of Center, passed away August 20, 2008 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. Services are pending at this time at Mangum Funeral Home.

Carroll Ray Herndon, 62, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born March 20, 1946 in Timpson to Edward Herndon and Evelyn Taylor Herndon.

At Mr. Herndon’s request, he has been cremated.

He is survived by:

Wife, Karen Herndon of Tenaha

Daughters:
Carol Ann Cockerham & husband Cody of Carthage
Melinda Ray Herndon of Tenaha

Sons:
Joe L. Herndon of Austin
Michael Edward Herndon of Tenaha
Randy Wise of Marshall

Stepdaughters:
Cassaundra Fowler of Dallas
Cristy Cassell & husband Ken of Huxley

Stepson:
Joseph Windham & wife Stacey of Oklahoma

Brother: Morgan Charles Herndon of Timpson

Eight Grandchildren

Numerous nieces & nephews.

Brothers-in-law:
Bubba Mikesh & wife Iva of Center
Marty Mikesh & wife Tammy of Timpson

Sisters-in-law:
Betsy Byrd & husband Jimmy of Carthage
Angel Baker of Joaquin

Mother-in-Law, Betty Mikesh of Joaquin

Close Friends, Harold Reeves, Tony Potter, Bill Dennis, Jimmy Chambers and Jimmy Welch

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Edward Herndon & Evelyn Taylor Herndon

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

8/20/08

Gene Borders, 66, of Center, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at a Shreveport hospital. He was born February 17, 1942 in Port Arthur to A.E. Borders and Susie Dearing Borders. Gene was self-employed as a logging contractor and A Borders Enterprise, LLC. He was a political activist, Activist of the Year in 2006, past president of the Texas Logging Council and on the Board of Directors of the Texas Forestry Association. Gene was a very faithful member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Center and was a trustee/board member.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 21 and all day Friday, August 22 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 23 at First United Pentecostal Church in Center with Rev. Steve Harris, Rev. Edward McRae and Rev. B.H. McCoy officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

He is survived by:

Wife, Christene Borders of Center

Daughters:
Gena Porterfield & husband Danny of Center
Delicia Eaves & husband Larry Joe of Center
Christy Mills & husband Ronnie of Center

Grandchildren:
Rece Porterfield
Rena Horton & husband Brian
Blake Smith
Jasa Rodgers
Caleb McDonald
Joshua McDonald

Great Grandchild, Keithan Brice Horton, will arrive in October

Brothers:
Ronnie Borders of Center
Donnie Borders of Center

Son-in-Law, Charles Smith & wife Holly of Center

Special Friends:
Joe Fountain & Harry Scates

Preceded in death by:
Daughter, Cheree Borders Smith

Memorials can be made to the Center Christian Academy Building Fund at Farmers State Bank.

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

8/19/08

Mrs. LouVenia Bell (Woolf) Vance, age 71, of Lindale, Texas, died Monday, August 18, 2008, at Hospice Homeplace in Tyler. Mrs. Vance was a housewife and baptist.

Visitation will be from 9 am to 10 am with services to follow at 10 am, Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Beaty Funeral Home, Mineola, Texas. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mineola.

She was the daughter of the late Claud Woolf and the late Angelina (Hudson) Woolf and was also preceded in death by one brother, Perry W. Woolf.

She is survived by her husband Mr. Billy Vance of Mineola; two daughters, Jeanine Autrey of Monroe, La. and Misty White of Lindale, Texas; three sisters, Myrtle West of Princeton, Texas, Bessie Taylor of Mineola, Texas and Betty McIntosh of Lacombe, La.

Local survivors include her brother and sister-in-law Mark and Lela Woolf, niece Marsha Barnett, nephew Richard Woolf, cousin Thenia Tindol, great nephews Matthew and Joshua Beasley.

8/18/08

Yvonne Carol Beard, 62, of Timpson, service will be at 2 P.M., Wednesday, August 20, 2008, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with interment in Cold Springs Cemetery, Garrison. Officiating will be Rev. T.D. Lunsford. Ms Beard passed away Monday, August 18, 2008, in Nacogdoches.

Born January 17, 1946, in Timpson, she was the daughter of the late Carl H. and Ludie (Burgay) Beard. Yvonne was a ranch owner and LVN. She was a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church, Garrison.

Survivors include son BoJack Milford and wife Stephanie of Timpson; daughter Tracy Christopher of Timpson; 2 brothers Billy W. Beard and Carl L. Beard of Houston; 6 grandchildren; Heather and James Howland, Joe and Cassie Christopher, and Payton and Elizabeth Milford; 3 great grandchildren; Hayden Howland, Kammie and Logan Hart and their mother Jennifer Sepulvado.

In addition to her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by Carroll Wayne Milford, father of sons Charles "BoJack" Milford and the late Jason Milford, and brother Charles "Bo" Beard.

Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Taylor Funeral Home.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

Dannie Bearden, age 69, of Timpson, graveside service will be at 10 A.M., Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in Blair Cemetery with Bro. Henry Hughes officiating. Mr. Bearden passed away Sunday, August 17, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital .

Born September 28, 1938, in the Huber Community of Shelby County, Texas, he was the son of the late John Henry and Nellie Lee (Grant) Bearden. Mr. Bearden had worked as a service man for several propane businesses and was member of Fulsom Chapel Missionary Baptist Church .

Survivors include a son, Bobby Bearden and wife Shana of Timpson; daughter Donna Green and husband Eddie of Tenaha; 4 brother: Red Bearden of Center, Texas, Tommy Bearden of Willis Point, Texas, Robert Bearden of De Ridder, LA., and Johnny Ray Bearden of Wills Point; 4 sisters: weta Fay Gullett of Willis Point, Emma Jean Moore of Center, Sarah Nell Combs of Overton, Texas, and Patsy Ann Bearden of Will Point; 5 grandchildren: Chuck, Chris, Courtney, Brittney, and Little Man.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bearden was preceded in death by several siblings.

Visitation will be 6-8 P.M., Monday, August 18, 2008, at Taylor Funeral Home.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson , Texas is in charge of arrangements.

8/17/08

Emmitt Shumway, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday August 17, 2008.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday August 19, 2008 at Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin with Bro. Mark Woolf officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday August 18, 2008 at Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church starting at 5:00 p.m.

He was born to Ben and Mable (Crawford) Shumway in Houston. He was a member of Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin. He served in US Army during WWII.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Ben and Mable Shumway,
2 Daughters, LaQuida Shumway and Belinda Day, Brother, Bud Shumway

He is survived by:
Wife, Gloria Shumway of Joaquin
Son, Johnny Shumway of Florida
Son, Lionel Shumway of Joaquin
Son, Guy Shumway & wife Debbie of Springfield, MO
Sister, Lillie Shumway of Sequin
Sister, Marie Fish of Austin
Brother, Gene Autry Shumway of Granby, CO
God Child, Coti Gallier of Shreveport
6 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
Special Grandchildren:
Carlton Green, J.L. Lopez, Lauren Green,
Antonio Lopez, Jesse Lopez, Dayton Hyde,
Caleb Gallier and Jax Gallier
2 Step Daughters:
Janet Lopez & husband Joel of Okla
Jill Green & husband Mark of Shreveport
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Pallbearers:
Eddie Gallier, James Windham, J.C. Windham
Carlton Green, J.L. Lopez, and Mark Green

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

Gerald Buckmeyer, 59, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday August 17, 2008.

A Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday August 23, 2008 at
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Stanley, LA with Bro. Dennis LaFleur and
Bro. Huie Permenter officiating.

He was born March 2, 1949 to Hubert and Imogene (Thomas) Buckmeyer.

He is survived by:
Wife:
Terri Parker Buckmeyer of Mansfield
4 Children
3 Step-Children:
Meredith Sparks & husband Adam of Mansfield
Cody Whitlock & wife Kristie of Mansfield
Chase Whitlock of Mansfield
4 Grandchildren
5 Step-Grandchildren:
Ava & Cohen Sparks
Conway, Madelyn & Macyn Whitlock
3 Sisters:
Aloma McKnight of Sachse
Becky King of Garland
Jodie Perrin of Cokeville
1 Step-Brother:
Bill Odell of Seagoville

The family would to thank Agape Hospice, Dr. Robert Massigill and Staff, Dr. Wen Liu and Staff, and Desoto Dialysis for their love and care they have shown their family.

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

8/14/08

Anna Belle Green, age 90, of Lake Jackson, Texas, formerly of Timpson, graveside service will be at 2 PM, Saturday, August 16, 2008, in Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Sammy Eldredge officiating. Mrs. Green passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008 in Lake Jackson.

Born in Shelby County, Texas on August 25, 1917, Anna Belle Green was the daughter of the late Homer Hamilton and Bertha (Elrod) Screws. She and Flowler Tot Green were married October 17, 1936, and enjoyed 70 years together until his death on March 29, 2007. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all. She was a member of Timpson Missionary Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include a daughter, Trina Green Taylor of Lake Jackson, Texas; grandson Alex Taylor and wife Barbra of Irmo, SC; granddaughter d'Arceyanne Taylor Scott and husband Mike of Lake Jackson; 4 great grandchildren; Wesley Taylor, Makenize Scott, Zachary Taylor and Dawson Scott. Also surviving are sisters Pauline Nix and Dovie Lee Casey, brother Leon Screws, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers Joseph Paul Screws, Homer Benjamin Screws, and Homer Henry Screws, and sister Adelle Berdie Screws Stone.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 1 PM until service time, Saturday, August 16, at Taylor Funeral Home.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carl Johnson, age 86, of Timpson, service will be at 1 PM, Saturday, August 16, 2008 in Wallace Chapel Baptist Church, Timpson, with interment in Smyrna Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Vertis Norman. Mr. Johnson passed away August 11, 2008, in Nacogdoches.

Born in Timpson on September 15, 1921, Carl Johnson was the son of the late Anthony and Hattie (Todd) Johnson. He was married to the late Gerldine (William) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Deacon of Wallace Chapel Baptist Church and worked as a heavy equipment operator.

Survivors include sons; Charles Ray Johnson of Houston and Larry Johnson of Timpson; daughters Hattie Love of Houston, Etois McLendon and husband Lavance of Irving, Texas, Gladys Faye Johnson and husband Larry of Timpson, and Jeanette Johnson of Houston. Mr. Johnson also helped rear grandson Mario Johnson and granddaughter Shauntee Simmons. Other survivors include brother Glenn Johnson of Los Angeles, CA. 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his wife Gerldine(Williem) Johnson, daughter Carolyn Hudson, granddaughter Marcia Osby and 2 great grandsons.

Visitation will be from 10 AM, Saturday, August 16, until service time at 1 PM at Wallace Chapel Baptist Church.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

8/13/08

Mable Dawson, 83, of Center, passed away Wednesday August 13, 2008 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 16, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sam Roe officiating. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be Friday August 15, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born June 19, 1925 to Ruffian and Ethel (McDaniel) Stanley. She was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Ruffian and Ethel Stanley, Husband, J.P. Dawson, Sister, Maurice Chandler, Brother, Wayburn Stanley, Infant Brother, Sister, Bobbie Ruth Stanley, and Special Aunt, Lola McDaniel

She is survived by:
3 Daughters:
Deborah Leggett & husband John of Joaquin
Jean Moore & husband Frankie of Center
Peggy Whitton & husband David of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
James Leggett, David Leggett, Susan Bradshaw & husband Bo, Billy Moore & wife Jamie, Christine Cameron & husband Marcus, Kim Griffin & husband Billy, Michael Whitton, Angela Whitton & Goldman Whitman and Crystal Whitton

Special Family: Mike & Brenda Middleton & Family
Special Family Friends: Roger & Zaunda Whitton
Special Granddaughter, Pam Whitton

22 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren

Brother, Murray Stanley & wife Marion of Minden, LA
2 Sisters:
Myrtle Windham of Joaquin
Billie Louise Lahman of Lufkin

Pallbearers: James Leggett, Billy Moore, Chester Dawson, Gary Chandler, Phil Jones, Donald Raymond and Kevin Whitton
Honorary Pallbearers: David Leggett and Bill Griffin

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

8/12/08

Jackie Yates, 67, of Center, passed away Tuesday August 12, 2008 at his residence.

Military Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday August 16, 2008 at Shelbyville Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas with Bro. Charles Boster officiating. Graveside will be under the direction of VFW Post 8904. Visitation will be Friday August 15, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born December 31, 1940 to William Myrl and Myrtle (Jackson) Yates. He graduated in 1959 from Center High School. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Myrl & Myrtle Yates, and Son, John Nathan Yates.

He is survived by:
Wife, Becky Yates of Center
Son, Don Yates of Schulenburg
Daughter, Robbin Yates of Schulenburg
Son, Mace Yates of Beaumont
Grandchildren:
Cory & Joey Yates
Jeried Maxey
Jade & Madi Yates
2 Great Grandchildren:
Alissa Maxey and Leah Foley
Aunt, Kathryn Vitala of Center
Numerous Other Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and a host of Friends

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

Services are under direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Ken R. Headrick, 53, of Longstreet, Louisiana, passed away Monday, August 11, 2008, at East Texas Medical Center in Carthage. He was born September 10, 1954 in Shreveport, Louisiana to H.C. Headrick and Blanche Moncrief Headrick. Ken was a member of Keithville First Baptist Church, and served on numerous church committees and also served as a deacon. He was a member of the NRA.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Wednesday, August 13 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 14 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Michael Stowell and Mike Green officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin.

He is survived by:

Wife, Linda Hamilton Headrick of Longstreet

Daughter, Tara Leigh Headrick of Longstreet

Son, Kyle Hamilton Headrick of Longstreet

Mother, Blanche Herring & husband Richard of Mansfield

Brother, Rodney Headrick & wife Lori of Grand Cane

Sisters:
Carolyn Stevens & husband Rod of Grand Cane
Kathy Boyd & husband Don of Spring

Father-in-Law and Mother-in-Law, J.C. & Wanda Hamilton of Joaquin

Brother-in-Law, Jimmy Hamilton & wife Tammy of Joaquin

Honorary Daughter, Chelsey Boyett of Longstreet

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A host of friends, Keithville Baptist Church family, Excel Ford family and extended family as well.

Preceded in death by:
Father, H.C. Headrick
Sister, Barbara Dean Headrick

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

8/11/08

Laura Mae (Lilly) Hairgrove, age 92, of Timpson, Texas funeral services will be at 10 A.M., Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, with interment in Buena Vista Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Dock Lazarine and Rev. James Blaylock.

Mrs. Hairgrove passed away at her home on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Born in Nacogdoches County, Texas on December 17, 1915 she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Dolly (Campbell) Lilly. She and Leon Hairgrove were married February 25, 1940 adn were blessed with 61 years together before his death August 24, 2001. Laura Hairgrove was a faithful member of Buena Vista Baptist Church for 68 years.

Survivors include: Son, David Hairgrove and wife Rebecca of Timpson; Daughter, Bettie Christian and husband Jack of Tenaha; Granddaughter, Angela Whitton and husband Josh; Great Grandson, Wyatt David Whitton and 2 Sisters, Lois Powers and Naomi Hendrick of Timpson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Leon Hairgrove, brothers Lacy Lilly, Adlee Lilly and E.H. Lilly; stepbrother Lester Hairston; sister, Patsy Hairgrove; and step sister Louis Towns.

Visitation will be 5-8 P.M., Monday, August 11, 2008 at Taylor Funeral Home
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

8/8/08

Gean Sholar Byrd, 83, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008. A native of Jones County, Mississippi and resident of the Beaumont area for thirty-five years, Mrs. Byrd was a nurse and later a bookkeeper for J&J Motel. Even though Gean had a many careers, her first concerns were her family and friends when they needed her. She was the first to arrive and the last to leave.

Her husband, Lynn C. Byrd preceded her in death.

Survivors include her five step-grandchildren; step-great grandchildren; step-great great grandchildren; eight nieces and nephews; and a host of great nieces and nephews; great great nieces and nephews; and great great great nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches with John Clubb, Mike Ioannaglou, Michael Simoneaux, Jr., Mark Byrd Norman Manuel, and Eric Dickman serving as honorary pallbearers. A gathering of family and friends will be from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2008 at the Mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726 or a charity of your choice.

Graveside services under the direction of Mangum Funernal Home.

8/7/08

Betty Jean Byars, 80, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Shelby Regional Medical Center. She was born January 2, 1928 in Brownsville to Royal Allen Linn and Alda Hazel Cornelious Linn. Ms. Byars was a memeber of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mabank Chapter. She was member of Phalba Church of Christ in Phalba, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 6 PM to 9 PM, Friday, August 8 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, August 9 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Truitt Cemetery in Joaquin.

She is survived by:
Daughters: Brenda Richard & husband Robert of Joaquin and Nancy Henderson & husbnd E. W. of Eustace
Granddaughters: Tracy Nowlin of Ft. Worth, Karrie Downs of Joaquin and Jordan Byars of Eustace
Grandsons: Tyson Penning of Joaquin, J.W. Byars of Petersburg, Virginia, Jake Byars of Petersburg, Virginia and John Wilbanks of Longview.
Fifteen Great Grandchildre.

Preceded in death by: Husband, Jimmie Byars, Brother, Royal Allen "Buddy" Linn and Son, Jimmie Byars, Jr.

Virginia Bogard Forsyth, 100, of Tenaha, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008, at a Center nursing home.

She was born November 4, 1907 in Timpson to Thomas and Victoria Jefferson. Ms. Forsyth was a retired teacher. She was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday, August 8 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 9 at 10 AM, Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. James Hall and Bro. Dock Lazarine officiating. Interment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Colton Hairgrove, Colton Bush, Jerry Nutt, Rodney Brittain, Bobby Addison and Johnny Gibbs.

She is survived by:

Daughters:
Carolyn Flournoy of Tenaha
Kathryn Chadwick of Carthage

Grandson, Kenneth Flournoy & wife Cheryl of Tenaha

Granddaughters:
Susan Hairgrove & husband Ron of Center
Andrea Brittain & husband Rodney of Carthage

Grandson, Michael Bryan Chadwick & wife Mindy of Forney

Great Grandchildren:
Jessica Flournoy of Tenaha
Taylor Flournoy of Tenaha
Matthew Flournoy of Tenaha
Colton Hairgrove of Center
Tristan Samford of Carthage
Trace Brittain of Carthage
Kade Chadwick of Forney
Kody Chadwick of Forney
Katilyn Chadwick of Forney

Preceded in death by:
First Husband, Cornelius Bogard
Second Husband, Melvin Forsyth
Son, Thomas Neil Bogard

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

8/5/08

Funeral services for Mr. Doug Reeh, age 86 of Carthage, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at the Carthage Church of Christ with Brother Mark Sloan officiating. A graveside service will follow at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at Turner Branch Cemetery in Spurger, Texas. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Reeh passed away on Friday afternoon, August 1, 2008 in Carthage.
Douglas Charles Reeh was born on March 22, 1922 in Longview, Texas to Carl Augustus and Mamie Polk Reeh. Mr. Reeh married Florence Stone on April 7, 1962 in Silsbee, Texas. He was involved as a radio and television personality i