December 1, 2005

Willis Henry Barton
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 68 year old, Willis Henry Barton, of Carthage. Graveside services will be tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Caledonia Cemetery, in Rusk County. Visitation will be this (Thursday) evening from six until eight o’clock. Among Mr. Barton’s survivors are his wife, Delores Barton, of Pine Hill Community, six sons, Willis Barton, of Brazoria, Richard Barton, of Grandbury, Brian Barton, of Nederland, Anthony Barton, of Freeport, Kevin Barton, of Pine Hill Community, and Dennis Barton, of Woods Community, and three sisters, Juanita Cast, of Freeport, Frances Barr, of Gary, and Katy Elizabeth, of Carthage.

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December 2, 2005

Earline Hanks
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces pending services for 64 year old, Earline Hanks, of San Augustine. Services will be held at Grapevine Missionary Baptist Church, in San Augustine, but the time and date are still pending. Among Ms. Hanks’ survivors are two sons, Duley Hanks, of Alaska, and Joe David Hanks, of San Augustine, one daughter, Kathy Kilcrease, of Lufkin, and two sisters, Glenda Hathaway, of Austin, and Bonnie Warr, of Pineland.

Glenda Tillman
Glenda "Kay" Tillman, 54, of Center passed away Thursday, December 1, 2005 at East Texas Medical Center in Carthage. Graveside services will be 2 pm Sunday December 4, 2005 at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday, December 4, 2005 from 11 am until time of service. She was born July 24, 1951 in Lubbock, Texas to the late Richard & Irene Porter Tillman. She is survived by: Daughter & Son in law, Angela & John Raney of New Orleans, 2 Grandchildren: Andy Anderson of New Orleans and Torie Anderson of Burkeville. Sister & Brother in law: Donald & Donna Sanders of Lufkin. Great Nephew: Brandon Weeks of Center. - Mangum Funeral Home.

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December 4, 2005

Eleanor E. Windham
Eleanor E. Windham, 81, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, December 3, 2005 at her residence in Shelbyville. Mrs. Windham was born April 24, 1924 in Galveston to Panlie George Lagoudis and Sadie Croth Calhoun Lagoudis. She worked as a bookkeeper for a bicycle parts distributor. Mrs. Windham was a member of the Glen Rose Baptist Church in Houston. She had been a resident of Shelbyville for the past twenty-four years. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, December 8, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel, Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Survivors include: Husband, Robert B. Windham of Shelbyville, Daughter, June Arlene Cox and husband Ronnie of Moses Lake, Washington. Son Harold Coats and wife Linda of Nacogdoches. Step Daughters, Mary Jo Windham of Iraq and Teresa Kay Guinn of Livingstone. 7 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. Numerous other relatives. Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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12/05/05

Miss Alicia Nichelle "Big Mama" Crawford
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 29 year old, Miss Alicia Nichelle “Big Mama” Crawford, of Center. Services will be this (Monday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Among Miss Crawford’s survivors are one daughter, Sheatouris Crawford, three brothers, Chris Crawford, Arthis Nickerson, and Stacey Crawford, and one sister, Felicia Michelle Crawford, all of Center.

Barbara J. Pointer
Magnum Funeral Home announces services for 72 year old, Barbara J. Pointer, of Center. Services will be this (Monday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery. Among Ms. Pointer’s survivors are two sons, Larry Pointer, of Belton, and Ronald Pointer, of Allen.

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12/06/05

Mrs. Lucille Garrett
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 80 year old, Mrs. Lucille Garrett, of Center. Services will be Saturday afternoon at one o’clock, at Blount Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Thompson Cemetery, in Shelbyville. Among Mrs. Garrett’s survivors are one daughter, Beverly Cartwright, of Center, two brothers, Oscar Casey, of Tenaha, and Preston Casey, of Bay City, and three sisters, Margaret Jackson, and Hazel Johnson, both of Bay City, and Nettie M. Gardner, of Center.

Clifton Alvin “Fatboy” Travis
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 72 year old, Clifton Alvin “Fatboy” Travis, of San Augustine. Graveside services will be this (Tuesday) afternoon at four o’clock, at Pineland Cemetery. Among Mr. Travis’ survivors is his brother Paul Bragg, of Rye.

Martha Loretta Coffee Scott
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 69 year old, Martha Loretta Coffee Scott, of Broaddus. Services will be tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at two o’clock at Trinity Baptist Church, in Broaddus. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, in San Augustine. Among Ms. Scott’s survivors are her husband, Homer Scott, of Broaddus, three sons, Danny Wade Scott, of Georgia, David Lee Scott, of Broaddus, and Barry Neal Scott, of Georgia, and three daughters, Dena Loretta Williford, of Tyler, Rebecca Lynn Walker, of Brookeland, and Linda Marie Parker, of Broaddus.

W.H."Dub" Emanis
Dickie Allen Funeral Home, in Cushing, announces services for 59 year old, W. H. “Dub” Emanis, of Cushing… but he was born in Center. Services will be tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at two o’clock at New Faith Church, in Sacul. Visitation will be this (Tuesday) evening from six until eight o’clock, at the funeral home in Cushing. Among Mr. Emanis’ survivors are his wife, Annie Fleming Emanis, of Cushing, two daughters, Lacey Dawson and Danelle Emanis, both of Cushing, one son, Dane Emanis, of Cushing, one brother, Charles Emanis, of Arkansas, and two sisters, Judy Ellis, of Houston, and Karol West, of Baytown.

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12/07/05

Brenda Sue Fountain Williams
Rosewood Funeral Home, in Porter, announces services for 44 year old, Brenda Sue Fountain Williams, of New Caney. Services will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at noon, at Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be this (Wednesday) evening from five until nine o’clock, at Rosewood Funeral Home. Among Ms. Williams’ survivors are her parents, Rayford and Frances Fountain, and her sister, Rose Marie Fountain.

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12/08/05

Payton Elisabeth Bloom
Kingwood Funeral Home announces graveside services for Payton Elisabeth Bloom, infant daughter of Robert and Amanda Davis Bloom, of Kingwood. Graveside services will be tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at three o’clock, at Rosewood Park Cemetery, in Humble. Among Payton Elisabeth Bloom’s survivors are her parents, Robert and Amanda Davis Bloom, of Kingwood, maternal grandparents, Roy and Sandra Davis, of Center, paternal grandparents, Chuck and Jodi Bloom, of Plano, and Carla Bloom, of Conroe, and her aunts, Marlena (Mar-lay-na) Davis, of Center, and Lisa and Kelsey Bloom, of Conroe.

Jacklyn Denise Gipson
Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces services for 39 year old, Miss Jacklyn Denise Gipson, of Teague. Services will be Saturday afternoon at one o’clock, at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, in Garrison. Interment will be in Mount Mariah Cemetery. Among Miss Gipson’s survivors are her mother, Vernice Gipson, of Centerville, two sons, Artavis Williams and Cordero Bizor, of Teague, five sisters, Carrie Lathan, of Nacogdoches, Lelia Griffith, Dorothy Pettigrew, and Barbara Blackmon, all three of Tyler, and Cynthia Gipson, of Teague, and three brothers, Anthony and Tracy Chimney, both of Tyler, and Willie Gipson, of Dallas.

Mrs. Earsie King Gipson
Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces pending services for 74 year old, Mrs. Earsie King Gipson, of Garrison.

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12/09/05

Wendell Lamar Bailey
Taylor Funeral Home announces memorial services for 69 year old, Wendell Lamar Bailey, of Timpson. Full military services will be held on Tuesday, December 20th, at Baton Rouge National Cemetery, at two p.m. Among Mr. Bailey’s survivors are his wife, Claudia Bailey, of Timpson, one sons, Ted Mack, of Tenaha, and one sister and two brothers.

Rosalea Bonner Gray
Rosalea Bonner Gray 86, of Joaquin passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2005. She was born March 21, 1919 in Joaquin, Texas to Rufus Bonner and Alma Cox Bonner. Mrs. Gray was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and owned Gray's Jot'em Down Store for 25 years. Services for Mrs. Gray will be held at 2 pm Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Rex Gray, Bro. Sam Glover & Bro. Lawrence Thompson officiating. Interment to follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Center, Texas. Survivors Include: Husband, J. Auburn Gray of Joaquin, Son: Johnie Gray & wife Terry Jo of Joaquin, Grandson: Rex Gray & wife Peggy of Irving, Granddaughter: Shannon Rydell & husband David of Midland. 9 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Brothers: James F. Bonner of Shreveport, La. and Haward Bonner & wife Dorothy of Joaquin. Sisters: Mertiemae Westerfled & husband James of Joaquin. and Mildred Ramsey & husband Bill of Joaquin. Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm, Saturday, December 10, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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12/12/05

Lucille Massey
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 100 year old, Lucille Massey, of Crockett, and formerly of Shelbyville. Graveside services will be this (Monday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be this (Monday) morning from nine until 10 o’clock. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Shelbyville Methodist Church. Among Ms. Massey’s survivors is her daughter, Laverne Tatum, of Crockett.

Rev. Michael J. Edge and wife Marilyn Edge
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 54 year old, Reverend Michael J. Edge, and his wife, 52 year old, Marilyn J. Edge, both of Pearland. The Edges passed away in an auto accident last week in Honduras. Services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock First U-P-C Church, in Pearland. Burial will be Thursday at the Folsom Chapel Cemetery.

Bud Louis McAdams
Hicks Mortuary announces services for 74 year old, Bud Louis McAdams, of Center. Services will be Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, at Saint Paul Baptist Church. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. Among Mr. McAdams’ survivors is one daughter, Minnie Berry, of San Augustine

Terry Stephen Killen
Terry Stephen Killen, 49, of Center passed away Wednesday December 7, 2005 in Lexington Oklahoma. Mr. Killen was born February 18, 1956 in Center, Texas to James A. Killen and Lillie McCauley Killen. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday December 12, 2005 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Leonard King officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland in Shelbyville. Pallbearers will be Sonny Harkness, Irvin Jackson, Ricky Harkness, Toby Runnels, Tom White & Carl D. Smith. Survivors Include: Sons: Jamie Killen & wife Miranda of Center, Erik Killen of Center, Terry Killen Jr. of Mooringsport, La. and Robert Short of Mooringsport, La. Daughters: Brandy Killen of Center, and Gina Killen of Mooringsport. Grandchildren: Hunter Killen of Shelbyville, Brooklyn Killen of Shelbyville. Brother: David Killen & wife Ann of Arlington. Special Aunts: Ivaneal King & husband Leonard of Euless and Eilen Burk & husband Sonny of Dectuar. Uncles: Jesse Vail & wife Pat of Dallas, Gene Vail & wife Mary of Shelbyville and Harlon Vail & wife Janet of Dallas. Also many family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, James A. Killen and Lillie Killen. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

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12/14/05

Britt Annie Freeman
Roseneath Funeral Home of Logansport announces services for 96 year old, Britt Annie Freeman, that’s “Mama Shug,” of Joaquin. Services will be this (Wednesday) afternoon at two o’clock, at First United Methodist Church in Joaquin. Among Ms. Freeman’s survivors are four sons, Billy Freemen, of Tenaha, Charles Freeman, of Frisco, Dale Freeman, of Rockport, and Dennis Freeman, of Logansport.

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12/15/05

Kathryn Nickerson
Community Funeral Home of Center, announces services for 60 year old, Kathryn Nickerson, of Tenaha. Services will be Saturday afternoon at three o’clock, at the Center Triumph Church. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park. Among Ms. Nickerson’s survivors are two daughters, Rachelle Machelle Lee Nickerson, of Tenaha, and Jennifer Devon Hicks, of Carthage, two sons, Kethral Roberts, of Dallas, and Mac Author Roberts, of Tenaha, and four sisters, Karolyn Carraway, Lorine Hubbard, and Betty Rhodes, all three of Dallas, and Mae Lee Adams, of Tenaha.

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12/16/05

Karen Dale Epps
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 59 year old, Karen Dale Epps, of Lafayette, Louisiana. Services will be this (Friday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in Hemphill City Cemetery. Among Ms. Epps’ survivors are her husband, Joe Epps, of Lafayette, and one daughter, Daffianne Gil, of Lafayette.

Julia Mae Rogers
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 93 year old, Julia Mae Rogers, of Center, and formerly of Joaquin. Graveside services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Pine Ridge Cemetery, in Joaquin. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Among Ms. Rogers’ survivors are one daughter, Mildred Sanchez, of Overton, one son, Wayne Prather of California, and two stepdaughters, Clydie Lawson, of Joaquin, and Diane Smith, of Joaquin.

Miss Ebony Nelson
Percy Garner and son Mortuary announces services for 13 year old, Miss Ebony Nelson, of Frankston. Graveside services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Mount Zion Cemetery, in San Augustine. Among Miss Nelson’s survivors are her parents, Henry Holman and Gloria Holman, both of Frankston, two sisters and three brothers.

Alice Winn
Percy Garner and son Mortuary announces services for 97 year old, Alice Winn, of Hemphill. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at one o’clock, at Thomas Johnson Church of Christ, in Hemphill. Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery, in Hemphill. Among Mrs. Winn’s survivors is one son, Clarence Winn, of Bossier City.

Elijah Williams
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 58 year old, Elijah Williams, of San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Taylor Tabernacle. Interment will be in Buckley Cemetery. Visitation is today (Friday) from noon until seven p.m. at Garner Chapel.

Among Mr. Williams’ survivors are his wife, Mary Lee Garrett Williams, of San Augustine, one son, Elijah Williams, of Shreveport, one step-son, Aldrick Garrett, of Killeen, two daughters, Stephanie Williams and Deborah Robertson, both of Shreveport, on brother, David Williams, of Houston, and three sisters, Earline Minor, of Tyler, Elanor Thompson, of Mansfield, and Wanda Thompson, of Georgia.

Joe Fleming
Levingston’s Funeral Home, in Groves, announces services for 70 year old, Joe Fleming, of groves, and formerly of Center. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at two o’clock at Levingston’s Funeral Home.

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12/19/05

Gregory Neal Frame
Gregory Neal Frame, 49, of Center passed away Sunday, December 18, 2005 in Longview. Mr. Frame was born May 15, 1956 in Jacinto City to John Bill Frame and Johnnie Sue Bradshaw Frame. He was a lifelong resident of Center and a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at Watson and Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. Survivors include: Wife: Gail Frame of Center. Mother: Johnnie Sue Frame of Shelbyville. Sister: Gayla Bright of Gravette, Ark. Brother: Gray Frame & wife Carol of Center. Stepdaughter: Christy Jackson & husband David of Shelbyville. Stepson: Kevin Keys & wife Christy of Center. Step Grandchildren: Dawson Jackson of Shelbyville and Krystal Keys of Center. Special Niece: Shannon of Gravette, Ark. Nieces and Nephews: Shawn , Shane & Brent of Gravette, Ark. and Carol, John and Matt of Center. Numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Preceded in death by father, John Bill Frame. Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm Monday, December 19, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Georgia W. Luman
Services were held for 80 year old, Georgia W. Luman, of Timpson, yesterday (Sunday) afternoon at Timpson United Pentecostal Church. Among Ms. Luman’s survivors are her husband, Charlie Luman, of Timpson, and her sister Mary Susan Woods, of Cullen, Louisiana.

Wendell Lamar Bailey
Taylor Funeral Home announces memorial services for 69 year old, Wendell Lamar Bailey, of Timpson. Full military services will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Baton Rouge National Cemetery. Among Mr. Bailey’s survivors are his wife, Claudia Bailey, of Timpson, one son, Ted Mack, of Tenaha, and one sister and two brothers.

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12/20/05

Jo Ann Mills Adams
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 74 year old, Jo Ann Mills Adams, of Richwood. Services will be this (Tuesday) morning at 9:30, at Wesley First United Methodist Church, in Clute. Graveside services will be this (Tuesday) afternoon at four o’clock, at Short Cemetery in Center. Among Mrs. Adams’ survivors are her daughter, Cynthia Sutton, of Richwood, and two sisters, Janet Smith, of Brazoria, and Elaine Prince, of Garrison.

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12/21/05

Mildred Van Gallera
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 84 year old, Mildred Van Gallera, of Tyler, and formerly of Garrison. Services will be this (Wednesday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Garrison First Baptist Church. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be today (Wednesday) from 10 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Garrison First Baptist Church or another worthy cause. Among Ms. Van Gallera’s survivors are one son, Robert Van Gallera, of Georgia, and one daughter, Lois Ulsh, of Arp.

Desmond Treymayne "Des" Hamilton
Garner and Son Mortuary and Eternal Rest Funeral Home, in Houston, announces services for 17 year old, Desmond Treymayne “Des” Hamilton, of Houston. Services will be Friday morning at 11 o’clock, at Pisgah Baptist Church, in Broaddus. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery. There will be a wake tomorrow (Thursday) evening from six until eight o’clock, at Crest Mont Church of Christ, in Houston. Among Mr. Hamilton’s survivors are his mother, Wanda Kaye Williams, of Houston, his father and step-mother, Maury and Vanessa Hamilton, of Michigan, one sister, Riquel Hamilton, of Michigan, and one brother, Miles Hamilton, of Michigan, and his grandparents, Billy and Jolena Williams, of Broaddus, and Rosa A. Hamilton, of Hemphill.

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12/23/05

Mrs. Mack Garrison Moore
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 99 year old, Mrs. Mack Garrison Moore, of Garrison. Mrs. Moore was the granddaughter of the founder of the City of Garrison, Captain Jim Garrison. Services will be this (Friday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Garrison First United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Garrison First United Methodist Church or the Garrison School Library, as a memorial to Miss Mack in memory of Dana Stoddard. Among Mrs. Moore’s survivors is one daughter, Rand James, of Dallas.

Christine Watts McClelland
Hicks Mortuary announces services for 77 year old, Christine Watts McClelland, of Todd Springs. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) at noon at Mount Gillion Baptist Church. Interment will be in Rather Cemetery. Visitation will be today (Friday) from nine a.m. to six p.m. at Hicks Mortuary. Among Ms. McClelland’s survivors are one daughter, Linda Blount, of Shelbyville, one son, Aaron McClelland, one sister, Johnnie Fay Gibson, and one brother, Willie T. Watts, all of Houston.

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12/27/05

Margie Faulk
Margie Faulk, 63, of Center passed away Monday, December 26, 2005. She was born April 28, 1942 in Newton County, Texas to Roland Wilburn and Veola Martin Wilburn. Mrs. Faulk was a member of the First Baptist Church and Men's Bible Class in Center. She was a retired LVN with over 42 years of service and a lifelong resident of Center. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Waston & Sons Chapel with Rev. Carl Smith and Bro. Harold Hanson officiating. Interment to follow at New Hope Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. Pallbearers will be Men's Bible Class, Dustin Wilburn, Michael Stanaland, Kenneth Allen Wilburn. Survivors Include: Husband: Bruce "Lefty" Faulk of Center. Sons: Dennis Hutto & wife Teresa of Baytown, Chester Hutto of Center, Kevin Hutto of Center. Stepdaughter: Dana Faulk of Baton Rouge, La. 8 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, Sister: Johnnie Snider of Center, Brothers Jesse Wilburn of Nacogdoches, Kenneth Wilburn of Houston. Also numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends. Preceded by Mother, Veola Wilburn Furlow, Father, Roland Wilburn, and step father Euell Furlow. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Howard Glenn Hudgins
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 75 year old, Howard Glenn Hudgins, of Timpson. Memorial services will be tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Garrison Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon from one until two o’clock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart and Lung Association, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, Texas 78761. Among Mr. Hudgins survivors are his wife, Barbara Hudgins, of Timpson, and three daughters, Nancy Hudgins, of Pettus, Martha Kleine, of San Antonio, and Carolyn Walker, of Pasadena.

Alvin Watts
Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces pending services for 73 year old, Alvin Watts, of Garrison.

Roger "Ted" Schillings
Roger "Ted" Schillings, 79, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania passed away December 24, 2005. He was the son of A.E. "Eck" and Mary Schillings. Graveside services will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park for friends and family on Friday December 30, 2005 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Luke and Rachel Batten Foundation, PO Box 1526, Cypress, Texas 77410. Visitation will be held from 11 am to 1:30 pm, Friday, December 30, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Dale Robert Price
Delta Funeral Home announces services for 81 year old, Dale Robert Price, of Redwood City, California. Graveside services will be Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, at Ramah Cemetery, in Tenaha. Among Mr. Price’s survivors are one son, Robert Dale Price, of Redwood City, California, one daughter, Karen Price-Dunn, of Oklahoma, five brothers, Elbert, Harold, Virgil, Eddie and Franklin Price, all of Arkansas, and one sister, Ruth Minor, of Arkansas.

Kathleen "Kathy" Diamond
Funeral Services for Kathleen "Kathy" Diamond, 61, of Center will be at 11 am today at Folsom Chapel Cemetery, Center. Visitation will be from 8 am to 10:30am today at Mangum Funeral Home, Center. Diamon died Dec. 24, 2005 at Colonial Pines Nursing Home in San Augustine, Born April 12, 1944 in Center she was the daughter of Odis and Betty Tidwell of Center. She was a homemaker. Her husband , Bro Lee Diamond, preceded her in death. Survivors include her parents, sons, Lee Randall Diamond of Lufkin, and David Diamond of Center, a daughter, Erika Diamond of Center, tow sisters, Suzanne Taylor of Dallas and Kelli Carlton of Center. a brother, Mark Tidwell of Center, two grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, Mangum Funeral Home Center.

Tim McKnight
Tim McKnight age 57, of Joaquin passed away Friday, December 23 2005 in Joaquin. He was born, August 5, 1948 in Logansport, La. to Travis McKnight and Winifred McDaniel McKnight. He was a truck driver and worked in the oilfield for 30 years. He was a member of the Willow Grove Community Church. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Monday, December 26, 2005 at the Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin with Rev. Mike Rodgers officiating. Survivors include: Wife: Sue McKnight of Joaquin, Son: Jarrett McKnight & wife Nakia of Joaquin, Daughter: Kim Hutto and husband Ronnie of Center. 3 Grandchildren: T.J. McKnight, Jaycee Sueann McKnight and Wade Hutto. Special Cousin: Lonnie Blount and Brother in law: Dick Taylor.

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12/28/05

Cyrina Underwood Wilson
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 89 year old, Cyrina Underwood Wilson, of Buffalo and formerly of San Augustine. Services will be this (Wednesday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Wyman Roberts Chapel. Interment will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Among Ms. Wilson’s survivors are two sisters, Gail Simons and Ollie Janway, both of Louisiana.

Alvin Watts
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 73 year old, Alvin Watts, of Garrison. Services will be Saturday morning at 11 o’clock at Sweet Union Baptist Church, in Garrison. Interment will be in New Liberty Cemetery, in Garrison. Among Mr. Watts’ survivors are two brother-in-laws, Lonnie Yarbrough, of Garrison, and Melvin Thomas, of Nacogdoches

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12/29/05
Roger "Ted" Schillings
Roger "Ted" Schillings, 79, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania passed away December 24, 2005. He was born August 26, 1926 in Shelby County, Texas to A.E. "Eck" and Mary Hughes Schilling. Mr. Schillings was a 1943 graduate of Shelbyville High School. He served one year in the Merchant Marines and a year and a half in the Army. He received a B.S. Degree at Texas A&M University in 1950. He then received his Masters Degree in 1953. Mr. Schillings received his P.H.D. from Rutgers University in 1962. He was a biochemist for Wyeth Labs and spent 43 years in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Graveside services will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park for friends and family on Friday December 30, 2005 at 2 pm with Bro. Gene Kirkley officiating. Survivors include: Sister: Sybil Shillings Thomas of Center, 2 Nieces and 2 Nephews and Numerous Cousins. Preceded by Sisters, Opal Schillings Askew and Mae Schillings Bridges. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Luke and Rachel Batten Foundation, P.O. Box 1526, Cypress, Texas 77410. Visitation will be held from 11 am to 1:30 pm, Friday December 30, 2005 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Leora Watson
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 90 year old, Leora Watson, of San Augustine. Services will be this (Thursday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in Sowell Cemetery.

Among Ms. Watson’s survivors are two daughters, Joyce Mott and Ora Lee Chance, both of San Augustine.

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12/30/05

Rachel Oswalt Wimberly
Psalm 116:15, Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Rachel Oswalt Wimberly departed this life on December 30, 2005. Rachel was born on January 24, 1923 in Huxley, Texas, the oldest child of Wesley Samuel and Rena Rebecca Oswalt. She grew up and attended school in Huxley and Shelbyville, Texas. Rachel endeavored to live her life as a good example of the light she had been given in Christ. She loved her family and friends and was a good influence in many people’s lives.

Rachel was united in marriage with Alva George Wimberly in Orange, Texas on January 19, 1942. They made their home in Orange and Huxley Community before moving to Houston in 1952 and returning to Logansport, Louisiana in 1966. Her participation in the Golden Tones Singing Senior Group of First Baptist Church Logansport was always a delight to her. Alva George preceded Rachel in death on May 29, 1987. Also preceding her in death were her parents Wesley and Rena Oswalt; sister, Mittie Faith O’Rear and Brother, Harold E. Oswalt.

Rachel is survived by her two daughters, Becky and Jean: Georgia Rebecca Kelley and husband A.F. (Sandy) Kelley of Houston, Texas and their children: Kimberly Karyl Strong and her husband Alan Christopher Strong of Houston and their children, Alana Kelley and Trevor Alan; Wesley Michael Kelley and his wife Kimberly Ann Kelley of San Angelo and their daughters, Grace Ann and Vivian Lee. Carol Regena Outlaw of Sugar Land, Texas and her two daughters: Staci Rebecca Martinez and her husband Michael Martinez of Sugar Land, Texas and their daughters, Gabrielle Elizabeth and Ella Christine; Amanda Faith Baker and her husband Billie G. Baker, Jr. of Springs, Texas and their daughters, Kara Jordan and Taren Lee.

Rachel is also survived by her younger sister, Elora Mae (Loe) Gafford and her husband Bert Gafford of Center, Texas; and two sisters-in-law: Alma Wimberly of Shreveport, Louisiana and Judy Oswalt of Carthage, Texas and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rachel will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Pallbearers will be Wes Kelley, Chris Strong, Michael Martinez, Billie Baker, Nathan Purvis, Truman Wimberly, Mack Warren and Jerry Harrell. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, January 2, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with David Permenter, Pastor of Grand Cane Baptist Church, Al Turner, Pastor of First Baptist Church Logansport, Charles Hall, Former Pastor of First Baptist Church Logansport and Ken Wimer, Pastor of Shreveport Grace Church officiating. Interment to follow at Wimberly Cemetery in Huxley, Texas. The family wishes to thank the staff of Grace Home in Shreveport for their support to Rachel during her brief stay.

JoAnn Daniels
JoAnn Daniels, 74, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, December 30, 2005. She was born December 17, 1931 in the Lone Cedar Community to John R. McDaniel and Grace Oleta Samford McDaniel. Ms. Daniels was a member of the Lone Cedar Baptist Church. She was a mother, grandmother, and very devoted to her family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 1, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Leonard Milford officiating. Interment to follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. Pallbearers will be Jeff Dean, Jerry D. McDaniel, Todd McDaniel, John E. Willis, Brian McDaniel, Mike Goodsell, Cotton Whiddon, Abner Whiddon. Survivors Include: Daughter: Rexanne Weeks & husband Kenny of Joaquin Granddaughter: Ashley Dean & husband Jeff of Joaquin Lauren Weeks of Joaquin Great Grandson: Dylan Dean of Joaquin Brothers: Rex Eugene McDaniel & wife Jeanette of Kerrville Jerry E. McDaniel & wife Betty of Joaquin Special Aunt: Mary Boles of Center Special Friend: Louise Green of Houston Also a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by: Parents, John R. & Grace Oleta McDaniel Husband, Robert P. “Bob” Daniels Brother, Dennis L. McDaniel Daughter, Karen D. Daniels.

Idabell Stotts Land
Wiley Wadell Funeral Home in Houston and Community Funeral Home of Center announce services for 60 year old, Idabell Stotts Land, formerly of New Harmony. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at one o’clock, at Triumph Church, in Strong. Interment will be in Bennett Chapel Cemetery.

Sialas R. "Buck" Moore
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 76 year old, Silas R. “Buck” Moore, of Logansport. Services will be Monday morning at 11 o’clock, at First Baptist Church Haslam. Interment will follow in Joaquin Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from one until eight p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home. Among Mr. Moore’s survivors are three sons, James R. Moore, of Joaquin, Paul R. Moore, of Logansport, and J. D. Moore, of Joaquin, two daughters, Kathy Bayles, of Georgia, and Sherron Anthony, of Dayton, and two brothers, Bobby and Alvin Moore.

Hicks Mortuary announces pending services for 71 year old, Margie Ann Brown, of Center.

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