12/29/06

Sybil Bryce, 86, of Houston, passed away Friday, December 29, 2006.

Graveside services will be held 11 am at Pleasant Grove cemetery on Tuesday, January 2, 2006.

She is preceded in death by her husband James Adlee Bryce.

She is survived by Son: Robert Bryce and wife Penny of Houston and Brother in law: Jeral Bryce and wife Marie of Houston.

James Granvel Hopkins, 79, of Center, passed away Friday, December 29, 2006 at his home. He was born April 6, 1927 in the Aiken Community of Shelby County, Texas to James Clyde Hopkins and Neva Cornelia Bridges Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins was a switchman for Southwestern Bell and was a member of The Southwestern Bell Pioneer Club. He was a member and Deacon at The First Baptist Church of Center where he was in Dr. Hooker's Sunday School class. Mr. Hopkins was also a 50+ year member of the Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149, and served in the US Army.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 31,2006 at The First Baptist Church of Center with Rev. Michael Hale and Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be the Deacons of the First Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearer will be J.W. Adams.

Survivors include:

Sons:

Guy Hopkins & wife Linda of Morrow, Georgia

Teddy Hopkins & wife Becky of Center

Grandchildren:

Jonathan Hopkins of Dallas

Timothy Hopkins & wife Jessica of Dallas

Benjamin Hopkins of Morrow, Georgia

Rachael Hopkins of Morrow, Georgia

Rebekah Frederick & husband Mike of Jonesboro, Georgia

Great Grandchildren:

Jayda Hopkins of Dallas

Genevieve Hopkins of Jonesboro, Georgia

Sister:

Beth Spurlock & husband June of Center

Brothers-in-Law:

Tom Hughes of Monahans

Henry Hughes & wife Peggy of Center

David Hughes & wife Cathy of Center

E.C. McSwain of Houston

Preceded in death by:

Parents, James Clyde Hopkins & Neva Cornelia Bridges Hopkins

Wife: Mrs. Maudine Hopkins.

Brothers, Swinnon Hopkins & Rodney Hopkins

Sisters, Gwen McSwain & infant sister, Reba Hopkins

Memorials can be made to the Carroll Cemetery Fund.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 30, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Frank L. Anderson, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 28, 2006. He was born on March 20, 1918 in San Antonio, Texas to Frank and Helena Anderson.

Frank was preceded in death by his daughter Nancy Foster. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy Childs Anderson, son, Frank L. Anderson, Jr. and wife Edna Faye of Bryan, Texas, brother, Orin Anderson of Helotes, Texas, special friends, J.W. Braden and Catherine Reed and many nieces, nephews and friends. Being loved my many relatives and friends, Frank will be dearly missed but never forgotten.

Frank graduated from the University of Texas in Austin, Summa Cum Laude, on August 25, 1941 with a B.S. degree in chemical engineering. He was an engineer in the petroleum industry working in the United States, Antigua, West Indies and in India. He served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. Frank was an accomplished bridge player, a self taught organist and loved singing gospel songs praising the Lord. His favorite song was "Life's Railway to Heaven". Frank loved nature, his home, and keeping his yard beautiful. Frank was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 30, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, December 31, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Greg Megill officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Silas, Texas.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Frank's name to the First United Methodist Church of Center or a charity of your choice.

12/23/06

Kaley Jean Lee, four months old, of Center and Waco passed away Saturday, December 23, 2006. She was born July 26, 2006 in Center to Chris Weaver and Shanan Lee.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

Survivors include:

Mother, Shanan Lee of Waco

Father, Chris Weaver of Center

Brother, Bobby Eugene Hendricks, III of Waco

Grandmother, Teresa Fletcher of Fruita, Colorado

Great Grandparents, Boone & Lynne Weaver of Center

Great Grandparents, James & Jean Lee of Center

Violet & Buster Ford of Center

Also a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.

***Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home****

Avis LaFay Stoker - age 68 of Altus, Oklahoma passed away Friday, December 22, 2006 at Comanche County memorial Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma.

She was born March 31, 1938 in San Augustine, Texas to Otis Earl Amburn and Vassie Lee (Spann) Amburn. Avis had lived in the Altus area for the last 45 years moving there from Center, Texas. She worked at Jackson County Memorial Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse for several years.

Alvis enjoyed fishing, cooking, sewing and playing dominoes, but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family and her grandchildren.

She is survived by her five children, Flint Calloway of Center, Texas, James Calloway of Altus, OK., Selena Crawford and her husband Steve Windham of Center,TX., Delana Stoker of Altus. OK., Wynoka Crawford and her husband Jeff of Altus, OK.,

She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Odis Earl Amburn Jr..

Funeral services for Avis Stoker are scheduled for Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 2 p at Watson and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Center, Texas. Interment will follow at the Spann Cemetery in Center. Local arrangements are made under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus, OK.

On line tributes can be made to the family of Avis Stoker at www.Lowell-Tims.com

12/22/06

Cora McSwain, 91, of Center, passed away December 21, 2006 at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born April 21, 1915 in Eldorado, Arkansas to Henry and Mineola Fletcher Spells. Ms. McSwain was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ & Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 24, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Tim Perkins and Bro. Burk Bounds officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Survivors include:

Son, Joe McSwain of Center

Daughter, Jackie Fancher of Timpson

Grandchildren:

Richard Fancher & wife Jenny of Center

Timmy Fancher & wife Radonna of Lufkin

Scott Fancher & wife Nancy of Terrell

Sandra Maloy & husband Tim of Joaquin

Kathy Carrington & husband Bubba Timpson

Jonise Holley & husband Ronnie Kilgore

Leann Baldwin & husband Scott of Center

12 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren

Sisters:

Zettie Barnett & husband Robert of Center

Norvelle 'PeeWee' Holt of Center

Leola Eaves of Center

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

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Kermit McSwain

Son-in-Law, Allen Fancher

Daughter-in-Law, Becky McSwain

Five Brothers

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 23, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

12/18/06

William "Bill" Joseph Barton, 73, of Center, passed away Monday, December 18, 2006 at his home. He was born July 9, 1933 in Center, Texas to Joseph Edward Barton and Corene Busbee Barton. Mr. Barton was a graduate of Center High School. He also graduated from North Texas University with a BS Degree in accounting, SMU with a law degree and the New York University with a degree in taxation. He was also a member of the Kappa Alpha Order with a life-long affiliation of 52 years. Mr. Barton was a member of the First Baptist Church of Center. He was employed by a number of major companies as a CEO and traveled all over the world prior to returning to Center in 1979. Mr. Barton opened his law office in Center in 1980 where he practiced in family law, real estate and taxation.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Luke Motley, Keith Wagnon, John Price, Howard Cloudy, Lynn Hart, McNeil Moore and Lynn Busbee.

Honorary pallbearers will be Malcolm Weaver, Ed Roberts, Dr. Aaron Polk, Don Wheeler, Randy McLeroy and Deck Jones.

Survivors include:

Wife, Josephine "Mollie" Barton of Center

Daughters:

G.G. Steiner of Dallas

Alison McIntosh and husband Robert of Dallas

Letitia Poindexter and husband Billy of Center

Judy Owens and husband Mark of Joaquin

Debra Hibbard of Houston

Kathy Waldon of Houston

Sons:

John Hibbard of Nacogdoches

Joe Hibbard of Nacogdoches

Victor Hibbard of Dallas

L.D. Hibbard, Jr. and wife Carmen of Center

Wallace Hibbard and wife Pam of Tyler

Gregory Hibbard and wife Linda of Oslo, Norway

Grandchildren:

Sarah Klein, Robert McIntosh, Elton McIntosh, Cassie McIntosh

Sixty Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

Brother-in-Law:

John "Nicky" Schra-Kamp and wife Martha
Theordore "Ted" Schra-Kamp and wife Kathy

Sisters-in-Law:

Ann Phillpot and husband Clarence

Marguerite Franovich and husband Clarence

Cousins:

Lynn Busbee and wife Sharon

Jane Steinmann and husband Ray

Preceded by:

Parents, Joseph Edward Barton and Corene Busbee Barton

Brother, John "Buzz" Barton

Special thanks to Billy Poindexter who held a special place in Bill's heart as a son for his untiring devotion.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Sarah Owens Scott, 71, of Center, passed away December 17, 2006. She was born November 2, 1935 in Center to Hubert "Aaron" Owens and Velma Olena Owens.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Kenneth Verner officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial park.

Pallbearers will be Don Moody, Craig Crocker, Wayne Fausett, Matt Wright, Jamie Perry and Shane Cooper.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bennie Boles and Kenneth Lock.

Survivors include: Daughter, Marilyn Hogue and husband Randy of Center, Grandson, Todd Hogue of Center.

Preceded in death by Parents: Aaron and Velma Olena Owens, Granddaughter, Brandi Hogue.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Sarah Owens Scott - Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces pending services for 71 year old, Sarah Owens Scott, of Center.

12/15/06

Detoris Hubbard - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 29 year old, Detoris Hubbard, of Center. Services are Sunday afternoon at Three o'clock at Triumph Center. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery.

Among Mr. Hubbard's survivors are his wife, Lynette Cartwright, of Shelbyville, two daughters, Zania and Iania Hubbard, both of Shelbyville, mother, Equallia Perodin, of Dallas, father, Randy Hubbard, of Center, two brothers, DeKova Hubbard, of Center, and Randy Hubbard, Junior, of Houston, and five sisters, Demeka Hubbard, of Ohio, DeChandra Hubbard Gonzalez, of Temple, Rhonda Horton, of Tenaha, Andria Hubbard, of Center, and Lisa Whaley, of Center.

12/14/06

Hester Pinkston Lamon, 76, of Center, passed away December 14, 2006. She was born April 16, 1930 in Chireno to Lester and Mary Beasley Pinkston.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Center with Rev. M. D. Lamon & Rev. Richard Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Richard Goodwin, II, Aubrey Lamon, II, Jeff Hamm, Paris Stokes, Garfield D. Lamon, Jr. and Patrick Lamon.

Survivors include:

Husband of 58 years, Rev. M. D. Lamon

Daughter, Shirley Goodwin & husband Richard of Center

Sons:

Aubrey Lamon & wife Diane of Center

Don Lamon & wife Rilda of Edwards, Mississippi

Garfield D. Lamon, Sr. of Woodville

Grandchildren:

Richard Goodwin & wife Lisa of Louisville, Kentucky

Lori Goodwin of Louisville, Kentucky

Aubrey Lamon, II of Center

Alesha Hamm & husband Jeff of Edwards, Mississippi

Donna Stokes & husband Paris of Vicksburg, Mississippi

DeeAnn Davis & husband Jared of Colmesneil

Garfield Lamon, Jr. & wife Tracy of Woodville

Patrick Lamon of Woodville

Great Grandchildren:

Shelby Lamon of Woodville

Garfield D. Lamon, III of Woodville

Katherine Hamm of Edwards, Mississippi

Sister, Marie Norris of Sun City, Florida

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

Preceded in death by four brothers and a twin sister.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

12/13/06

Gerealdine "Lois" Robinson, 79, passed away Tuesday December 12, 2006 at her home in Center. Services will be 2 pm Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jack Forbes officiating. Burial will follow at Blair Cemetery in Timpson. Visitation will be 1 pm until 6 pm Friday, December 15, 2006 at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born January 5, 1927 to John and Ola Wolf Fenamore. She was a member of Toledo Bend Baptist Church.

She is survived by: 8 Children: Fredia Harrup and husband Gardner of Center, George Samford & wife Karen of Kerrville, David Samford & wife Brenda of Rockport, James Samford & wife Rojean of Jewett, John Samford & wife Tammy of Ingram, Mark Samford & wife Karen of Mishawaka, IN., Dale Robinson & wife Loretta of Ingram, Lois Robinson White & husband Steven of Shelbyville.

36 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren.

Sister: Doris Sheffield of Lincoln, NE. and Brother: Alton Wiggs & wife Hazel of Cabot, Ark.

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

Wilma Lawrence - Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 66 year old, Wilma Lawrence, of Cleburne. Services are Friday morning at nine o'clock at Hillsine Baptist Church in Alverado, Texas. Graveside services will be at 3:30 Friday afternoon at Mount Herman Cemetery.

Among Ms. Lawrence's survivors are her husband, Carl Lawrence, two daughters and one brother.

Jimmie Edward Byars, Sr. 79, of Mabank, passed away December 12, 2006. He was born December 26, 1926 in Waxahachie to James Ollie Byars & Jessie Jane Aydelotte Byars. Mr. Byars served in the US Navy. He was a member of Phalba Church of Christ and he was a 32nd Degree Mason.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, December 15,2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Chris Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Truitt Cemetery in Shelby County.

Survivors include:

Wife, Betty Jean Byars of Mabank

Daughters:

Brenda Richard & husband Robert of Joaquin

Nancy Henderson & husband E. W. of Eustace

Lisa Dunning of Mabank

Grandchildren:

Tracy Kay Nowlin

Tyson Penning

John Wilbanks

Karrie Raybon

J.W. Byars

Jordan Byars

Jake Byars Andy Dunning

16 Great Grandchildren

Sisters:

Dorothy Owens of Mabank

Jean Eaves of Waxahachie

Step-Brothers:

Roy Harris of Maypearls

Jackie Harris of Mabank

Also a host of friends and relatives.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, James Ollie and Jessie Jane Aydelotte Byars

Son, Jimmie Edward Byars, Jr.

5 Brothers & 4 Sisters

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

12/11/06

D. Wood Sholar, 90, of Joaquin, passed away December 11, 2006 in Center. He was born August 18, 1916 in Joaquin to Ransom and Mollie Wood Sholar. Mr. Sholar was a self-employed farmer and rancher.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Russ Atwood officiating.

Survivors include:

Son, Nolan Sholar & wife Gail of Joaquin

Daughter, Linda Sholar of Clute, Texas

Granddaughter, Alina Sholar of Evansville, Indiana

Grandsons:

Gregory Sholar & wife Breanne of Spring

Christopher Langley & wife Kristy of Clute

Matthew Langley of Clute

Great Grandsons:

Tyler Sholar & Cameron Sholar, both of Spring

Nephew:

James Walker of Gladewater

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Ransom Sholar & Mollie Wood Sholar

Wife, Jodie B. Walker Sholar

Brother, Lacy Sholar

Sister, Alma Sholar Davis

An infant son

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Marguerite Hinton, 81, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2006 at her home. She was born April 25, 1925 in Joaquin to Willie and Effie Smith Jones. Mrs. Hinton was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 11, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Cross officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

She is survived by:

Husband, Warren Hinton of Joaquin

Son, Warren E. Hinton of Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Grandchildren:

Simeon Pruski, Brian Hinton, Johanna Hinton, Josh Hinton, Haley Shead, Christian Sedlmeyer and Tina Bowman.

Great Grandchildren:

Alexandra Pruski, Seth Pruski, Tom Sedlmeyer and Ryan Bowman.

Brother, Glenn Jones & wife Mary Ann of Centerville

Preceded in death by son, Wayne Hinton

****Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Sunday, December 10, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center****

12/08/06

McKayla DeShay Smith, infant, of Shelbyville passed away December 7, 2006 at a Center hospital.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Patroon Cemetery in Shelby County with Bro. Billy Windham officiating.

Survivors include:

Mother, Kristy Windham of Shelbyville

Father, Tyrone Smith of Center

Sister, McKenzie Paige Smith of Shelbyville

Grandparents, Keith & Sheila Windham of Shelbyville

Grandparents, N. H. Johnson & Genell Smith

Great Grandmother, Nettie Windham of Shelbyville

Great Grandmother, Lucille Denby of Center

Also a number of aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.

Marlene Jordan - 62, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2006 at her home in Tenaha.

A Memorial Service will be Monday, December 11, 2006 at 10 am at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Her ashes will be sent back to Georgia for burial by her parents.

She was born March 5, 1944 in Griffin, GA. to parents John Taylor and Kathryn Cornwell English.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, lawrence Jordan, son, Robert Ray Jordan and one infant brother and brother, Harvey English and one sister, Betty.

She is survived by: Daughter, margaret and Dale Hite of Tenaha, Son, John Jordan of Tenaha, Daughter, Barbara Jordan of Tenaha, Daughter, Dianne Jernigan of Lufkin, Daughter, Donna O'Neak of Lufkin.

Grandchildren: Christopher Benton, Jonathan Salas, D.J. Salas, Robert Salas, Madalynn Wilkinson, A.J. O'Neal, Nikki O'Neal, Jamel Sader, Joseph Sader, Larry Smith, Daniel Dashti, Gregory Deloach, Grant Deloach, Pamela McGee and Mary Ellen.

1 Great Grandson, Christopher Martin Benton Jr. Brothers, Barron English, John English, Willis English and Kenneth English. Sister Pat Turner.

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

12/07/06

Fay Bowman - Hick's Mortuary announces pending services for Fay Bowman, of Tenaha

12/06/06

Gladys Warr, 99, of Center, passed away December 6, 2006. Ms. Warr was born August 25, 1907 in Center to Duke Hughes and Alma Grimsley Hughes. She was a member of Short Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, December 8, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Rev. Carl Smith and Rev. Michael Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Short Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jackie Hilton, John Steve Monk, James Lynn Livingston, Bob Warr, Claude Lucas, Kenneth Wilson and Zach Warr.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Hunter Bradshaw, Woodrow Foster, Rex Richards, Choran Grimsley and Bobby Dean.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Dolores Warr Walker & husband Gene of Center

Sons:

Kenneth Warr & wife Jean of Carencro, Louisiana

Gaylon Warr of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

Granddaughter, Laura Walker of Tuscon, Arizona

Grandson, Steve Walker & wife Catherine of Evadale

Great Granddaughter, Caitlin Walker of College Station

Great Grandson, Lane Walker of Evadale

A number of nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by husband, Tilmon Warr & an infant son.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

12/05/06

Ruth McMilian - Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 88 year old, Mrs. Ruth McMillan, of Garrison. Services are this (Tuesday) afternoon at two o'clock at Cold Springs Cemetery. Visitation is this (Tuesday) afternoon from 12:30 until two o'clock at Garrison Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee or the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, Georgia.

Among Mrs. McMillan's survivors are one son, Jack Bartlett, of Center, and one daughter, Linda Bartlett-Liska, of Minnesota.

Charles W. Adams , 55, of San Antonio, passed away December 4, 2006 at a Houston hospital. He was born February 8, 1951 in Houston to Charles Cleburn Adams and Mary Frances Dockens Adams.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 7, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas with Rev. Kenneth Verner officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Pallbearers will be Shannon Coats, Adam Coats, Steve Dockens, Wayne Morgan, Danny Sarvis, Harold Coats, Ryan Brassell and Tim Smith.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Natasha Adams Rushing of Deer Park

Son, Kevin Mikulec of Houston

Sister, Linda Coats & husband Harold of Nacogdoches

Lifetime Friend & Companion, Connie Folk of San Antonio

Granddaughter, LeeAnn Brown of Deer Park

Grandson, Devin of Houston

Nephews, Shannon Coats & Adam Coats

Niece, Malisa Brassell

Great Niece, Madeline Brassell

Great Nephews, Colin Coats & Casey Coats

Preceded in death by parents, Charles Cleburn Adams & Mary Frances Dockens Adams.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Iva Jean Cheatwood Higdon - Rose-Neath Funeral Home announces that services were held yesterday (Monday) for 76 year old, Mrs. Iva Jean Cheatwood Higdon, of Logansport.

Among Mrs. Higdon's survivors are two sons, Bobby Dean Cheatwood, of Carthage, and Roy Gene Cheatwood, of Joaquin, four daughters, Judy Choate and Carolyn C. Lee, both of Logansport, and Janice Bonner and Patti Hogg, both of Carthage, two sisters, Betty Daniels and Lynda Palmer, both of Mansfield, and one brother, Don Pierce, of Logansport.

12/03/06

Edgar Loren "Cootie" Enmon, 81, of Ponchatouia, Louisiana died Saturday, December, 2, 2006. He was born July 27, 1925 in Center to Charlie and Minnie Green Enmon. Mr. Enmon was a US Army Veteran of WWII, having received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and numerous other accommodation. He was a fifty year member of the Shelbyville Masonic Lodge and a 32nd degree Shriner in Tyler.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center with Mr. Tim Perkins and Rev. Gene Kirkley officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Surviving are his wife, Wanda Askew Enmon and son, Tom Enmon, three daughters, Loren Enmon, Lesa Enmon, Lynn E. Marino, step son, David Lout, step daughter, Diana Ballard, fourteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Ennon was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Arnett Enmon, two brothers, Whimpy Enmon and Dick Enmon, two sisters, Verna Alexander and Edith Jones.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, 1501 West Division, Arlington, Texas, 76012 or the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 815 Market St., Galveston, Texas 77550.

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm,. Monday, December 4, 2006 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

12/2/06

Wardella Smith, age 77 of Bossier City, La. passed away Saturday, December 02, 2006 at Colonial Oaks Nursing Home in Bossier City, La.

Services will be 1 pm Monday, December 4, 2006 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Visitation will begin at 2 pm on Sunday until 8 pm at Mangum Funeral Home and again at 8 am on Monday until service time.

She was born August 5, 1929 in Huxley. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Waymon and Bertie(Hendricks) Holt.

She is survived by: Husband, Earl Smith of Bossier City, La., Daughter, Susan Giddens and husband Milton of Plain Dealing, La., Son, David Smith and Faye of Bossier City, La., Daughter, Stayce Malone and husband, Keith of Rockwell.

Grandchildren: John D. Ewing and wife, Annie, Jennifer Reeme and husband, Trey, Brian Gidden and wife, Kori, Melissa Moore and husband, Chris, Erica Smith, Jacob, Joshua and Rebekah Malone.

Great Grandchid: Brennon Moore.

Brother in law: Joel R. Smith of Shreveport, La.

Number of Cousins and Friends.

Pallbearers: John D. Ewing, Jake Malone, Prentice Hendricks, O.L. "Tooty" Hedricks, Craig Hendricks and Ron Hendricks.