12/31/07

Willie James Krauskopf, 71, of Center, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at his home. He was born September 5, 1936 in Bloomington to Frank Krauskopf and Annie Galeia Krauskopf. Mr. Krauskopf was a member of Folsom Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Henry Hughes, Bro. Clifton Hughes and Bro. Sam Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Center.

He is survived by:

Wife, Barbara Louise Beaty Krauskopf of Center

Son, James Krauskopf & wife Micah of Nacogdoches

Daughters:
Sandy Parks & husband Joe, Jr. of Center
Kim Stovall of Center
Tammy Penhallegon & husband Curt of Tenaha

Grandsons:
Joe Parks III of Center
Willie “Will” Parks of Center
Tray Hughes of Center
Dylan Whittlesey of Center
Morgan Krauskopf of Nacogdoches

Granddaughter:
Melody Krauskopf of Nacogdoches
Kimber Hughes of Center
Great Granddaughter, Mackenzie Parks of Center
Great Grandson, Mason Parks of Center

Sisters:
Elizabeth Krauskopf Jaschke of Victoria
Helen Krauskopf Knight of Corpus Christi

Brother, Kenny Krauskopf & wife Linda of Alvin

Sisters-in-Law:
Connie Sams of Willis
Betty Jo Black & husband Larry of Pasadena
Penny Doggett of Ft. Worth

Brothers-in-Law:
Vernon Boyd Beaty of Sour Lake
Lee Winters & wife Tamyra of Dayton

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Frank & Annie Krauskopf
Daughter, Tina Krauskopf
Father-In-Law, Vernon Beaty

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

Audie Sims May, 94, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 in a local nursing Center. Ms. May was born on November 21, 1913 in Joaquin , Texas to Frank Sims and Beatrice Sims. She was a homemaker and the greatest mother anyone could have asked for. She was a member of the Old Center Baptist Church .

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 30, 2007 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center, Texas with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating. Interment will follow in the Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin , Texas . Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Ms. May’s Grandsons: Tommy Owens, Glenn Seago, Howard May, Bryan May, Joey May, Cody May, Jeremy Wells, and Chip May.

Survivors include:
Sons:
Roy May and wife Annette of Gladewater , Texas
Don May and wife Mary of Joaquin , Texas
Sammy May and wife Martha of Center, Texas

Daughters:
Billie Jean Lawhorn of Alvin , Texas
Bobbie Pruitt and husband Ron of Magnolia, Texas
Reeta Ann Frieze and husband Bob of Spring Creek, Nevada
Carolyn Wells of Spring Creek , Nevada

Brother: Ward Sims of Center, Texas

Sister: Clausell Owens of Center, Texas

Son-in-law: Calvin Seago of Bethany , Louisiana

Daughters-in-law:
Kay May of Gladewater , Texas
Sheryl Hopson of Sugarland , Texas

Twenty-three Grandchildren
A host of Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren

Ms. May was preceded in death by:
Husband; Zan May
Sons: Asa May, Ray May, and Jimmy May
Daughter: Ruby Seago

Funeral services under the direction of Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas .

12/28/07

Funeral services for H. Clay Harris, 61, of Hudson will be held Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in the Keltys First Baptist Church with Sonny Holland, Brother Elton Musick, Brother Thurmon Whitaker and Brother Jerry Newton officiating. Interment will follow in the Bennett Cemetery in Trinity County.

Clay was born June 15, 1946 in Gilmer, Texas, to the late Daurice (Adams) and Henry Clay Harris, III, was born again June 15, 1972, and died Thursday, December 27, 2007 in Zapata County, Texas.

Clay had resided in Hudson for the past 37 years. He was a school teacher for 24 years and retired from Centerville ISD in Trinity County. Clay was also employed as a principal at Lufkin schools and as senior vice-president for A. L. Williams. He had pastored Mt. Carmel Baptist Church for the past 16 years.

Clay had a love of nature, the outdoors, old western movies and memorabilia. Roy Rogers was his hero and his horse, Chief, was a special friend. Most of all he loved and spent most of his time with his wife, Rosslyn.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Rosslyn (McBride) Harris of Hudson, son and daughter-in-law, Clay and Stephanie Harris of Hudson; daughter and son-in-law, Kristi and Scotty Wilkins of Onalaska; grandchildren, Brittany, Hunter, Cade and Adyson Harris, Savanah and Ben Wilkins; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and Verbon Pate of Center and Bennie and Paul Rhoden of Lufkin; numerous nieces, nephews, family members, and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Dan Lamont, Jerry Lee, Jon Estes, Quinton Berwick, Steve Harris, Ronnie Vess and Neal Askew.

Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, living memorials may be made to The Gideons International, Lufkin West Camp, P.O. Box 1831, Lufkin, Texas 75902-1831, or the Bennett Cemetery Association, 227 Max Due Road, Groveton, Texas 75845.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home.

Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

Clara Heintschel, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday December 28, 2007 at Twin Lakes Nursing Home in San Augustine.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday December 30, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor, Carla Reed officiating. Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday December 31, 2007 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, TX. Visitation will be Saturday December 29, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born March 11, 1916 to H.G. and Argie (West) Powell in Port Arthur, TX. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville for 31 years and a member of United Methodist Women for 59 years.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, H.G. and Argie Powell and

Husband, Clarence M. Heintschel.

She is survived by:

2 Sons:

William Glenn Heintschel, Sr. & wife Patricia of Shelbyville

Clarence M. Heintschel, Jr. & wife Delores of Port Arthur

Grandchildren:
Deborah Heintschel of San Diego, CA
Cheryl Richie & husband Rickie Groves, TX

Carol Heintschel of Groves, TX

Gary Heintschel & wife Tammie of Vidor,TX

William Glenn Heintschel, Jr. & wife Robin of Shelbyville

11 Great Grandchildren

Nieces & Nephews

Dear Friend, Edmond McNair of Shelbyville

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

12/27/07

Gladys Bagwell Horton, 97, of Tenaha passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born November 10, 1910 in Shelby County, Texas to George Newton Bagwell, Sr. and Eliza Templin Bagwell. Ms. Horton was very active in her church, Ramah Baptist Chruch in Tenaha, where she was a member and Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of Delta Gamma Teacher’s Association and served as officer in the WMA.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, December 28, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Ramah Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Keele and Bro. James Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery.

She is survived by:

Sons:

Lance Horton & wife Barbara of Tenaha

George Horton of Tenaha

Frank Horton & wife Cheryl of Bedford

Grandchildren:

Haley Horton Monroe & husband Barry

Zachary Horton

Marcus Horton

Anthony Horton & wife Lia

Ashley Pritchett Yates

Amber Horton Miller & husband Scott

April Horton

Also numerous great grandchildren

Sister-in-Law, Rosalyn Harrigan Bagwell of Carthage

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Sid Horton

Brothers, Raymond Bagwell, Jack Bagwell, George Bagwell, Jr.

Sister, Irene Bagwell

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

12/24/07

Patricia Glenn Eisenrich, 70, of De Leon, Texas, passed away December 21, 2007 at John Peter Smith Hospital, Ft. Worth, Texas. She was born December 1, 1937 in Angelina County, Texas to the late Rober and Tresa Hamilton Glenn.

Services will be Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, De Leon, Texas with Rev. Lisa Neslony officiating. Graveside Service will be at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas., Friday December 28 at 11 a.m.

She was an RN, having retired from her job as Director of Clinical Service at Cross Timber Health Clinic in De Leon, Texas. She had lived in De Leon about 45 years, after moving from the Austin area. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in De Leon, Texas.

Survivors include:
2 Sons, Lloyd Eisenrich and wife, Mari, of Andrews, Texas and Jarrett Eisenrich and wife, Julie, of College Station, Texas.
! Daughter, Haven David and husbnd, Garry of Vernon, Texas.
9 Grandchildren: Cody Lindsey, Caddo Lindsey, Justin David, Jarrod David, Jonathan Eisenrich, Paige Eisenrich, Jacob Eisenrich, Emily Eisenrich and Erin Eisenrich.

Preceded in death by 2 Sons, Christian Eisenrich and Robert Eisenrich.

12/22/07

Nevada Marie Eaves, 79, of Jacinto City, passed away Friday, December 21, 2007 at a Houston hospital. She was born April 4, 1928 in Joaquin, Texas to Vessie Willis and Luonia Lacey Willis. Ms. Eaves was a member of Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Sunday, December 23, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, December 24, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Clifton Ritter officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Joaquin.

She is survived by:

Son, Timothy Bryan Eaves & wife Anne of Houston

Grandchildren:

Kayleigh Amanda Eaves of Houston

James Brett Eaves of Houston

Bryan Travis Eaves

Also a host of loving Eaves and Willis family members and various close friends in the Houston & East Texas area.

Preceded in death by:

Husband, James Paul Eaves

Son, Gary Lynn Eaves

Brothers, Ellis Willis, Holman Willis and Herman Willis

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

12/21/07

Ethel Faye Sanford, 74, of Center passed away Friday, December 21, 2007 at a Lufkin hospital. She was born January 19, 1933 in Shelby County, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Borders Cemetery in Center with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

She is survived by:
Son, John Sanford and wife Lydia of Bryan
Aunt, Evelyn Adams Sanford of Center

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

Gerald D. Newman, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday December 21, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday December 24, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Wheeler and Bro. Jim Moss officiating. Military Graveside will follow at McClelland Cemetery under the direction of VFW Post #8904. Visitation will be Sunday December 23, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born February 24, 1925 to John Franklin and Laura (Dewberry) Newman in Senith, Missouri. He married Gladys Chandler Newman on May 30,1943. He served in the US Army Air Force during World War II at Camp Walters, Mineral Wells as a S/Sgt. from 1943 until 1945 where he received the Eamet Theater Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a carpenter by trade. He also enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, John Franklin and Laura (Dewberry) Newman, Brother, Leamon Newman, Sister, Jewel Slayton and Granddaughter, Deidre Yoest.

He is survived by:

Wife of 64 years:
Gladys Chandler Newman of Shelbyville

2 Sons:

Gerald D. Newman, Jr. & wife Becky of Houston

Larry A. Newman & wife Darlene of Houston

Grandsons:

Jeffery Newman Bobby Strack Todd Newman

Granddaughter: Jenny Newman

Great Grandsons:

Tommy Marsh Andy Marsh Corey Yoest Jeffery Newman

Eathan Newman

Great Granddaughters:

Paris Newman & Addison Newman

Tori & Lexie Strack

2 Brothers:

Merle Ray Newman of Baltimore, MD

Billie Gene Newman of White Oak

Pallbearers: Paul Taylor, Joe Taylor, George Warren, Mac Warren, Joe Lawson,

Jimmy Lout & Rusty Jones

Honorary Pallbearers: Grandsons, Jeffery Newman, Bobby Strack & Todd Newman Great Grandsons, Tommy Marsh, Andy Marsh, Corey Yoest, Jeffery Newman & Eathan Newman and all the Men of Ephesus Baptist Church.

Memorial Donations may be made In Memory of Mr. Newman to

Ephesus Baptist Church Building Fund

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

Michael (Mickey) Permenter, 55, of Nacogdoches formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday December 20, 2007 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday December 22, 2007 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Calvin Permenter officiating. Visitation will be Saturday December 22, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born August 6, 1952 to Richard and Lela (Delaney) Permenter in Beaumont, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Richard and Lela (Delaney) Permenter.

He is survived by:

4 Children:
Brandie Seifert of Sugarland

Candie Permenter of Kerrville

Jeremy Permenter of Pasadena

Shane Permenter of Dallas

Brother:

Rick Permenter & wife Lou Ellen of Magnolia

Services are under the direction of

Mangum Funeral Home

12/19/07

James S. Owens, 89, of Huxley passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2007. He was born January 31, 1918 in Panola County to William Owens and Minnie Dagnell Owens. Mr. Owens served in the US Army, was on the Huxley City Counsel and the Strong Cemetery Board of Directors. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm, Friday, December 21, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Wayne Bickley and Rev. Billy Windham officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Shane Owens, D’Wayne May, Brother Owens, Mike Bird, Billy Kirkland, Keith Anderson, Ben Pryor and Lin Pryor. Honorary pallbearers will be Rebecca May, Chrissy Hart, Lisa Kirkland, Janie Terrell, Debbie Ruiz, Penny Bird, Charlotte St. Amour and Debbie Engberg.

He is survived by:

Sons:

Kenneth G. Owens & wife Priscilla of Old River Winfree

James E. Owens & wife Mary of Huxley

Daughter:

Cathie Kirkland & husband Ralph of Orange

Grandchildren:

Rebecca May, Sarah Hart, Shane Owens, Debbie Ruiz, Penny Bird, James Owens, Jr., Lisa Kirkland, Janie Terrell and Billy Kirkland

Step Grandchildren:

Debbie Engberg, Franklin W. Pryor, Jr., Jerold B. Pryor, and Charlotte St. Amour

Thirty Five Great Grandchildren

Four Great Great Grandchildren

Sister, Blanche Soape of Orange

Step-Sister, Joyce Jernigan of Bethany, Louisiana

Half-Sister, Frances Capos Ft. Worth

Preceded in death by:

Wife, Selma Oswalt Owens

Sister, Laverne Doris

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

12/18/07

Janet Barton departed this world to be with the Lord on December 18, 2007 after a year and half battle with cancer. Janet was a loving mother and wife who fought a courageous battle till the end. Even though Janet had moved to Flint, Texas her heart was still in Tenaha were she was born and raised. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tenaha where she was a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Choir. She was always active in all activities that her children were involved in.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 20, 2007 at The First Baptist Church in Tenaha with Bro. Charles Williams, Bro. Russ Attwood and Andrew King officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.

Janet is survived by:

Husband of 30 years, Robert Barton of Flint

Son, Brent Barton of Tenaha

Daughter, Kelsey Barton of Flint

Brothers:
Mike Ramsey of Tenaha
Ron Ramsey & Wife Beryl of Houston

Sister-In-Law, Joann Smith & Husband Ronnie of Center

Brother-In-Law, Donald Barton of Terrell

Mother-In-Law, Glaydis Barton of Tenaha

Also a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.

Preceded in death by:
Son, Brady Barton
Father, W.L Ramsey
Mother, Juanita Ramsey
Father-In-Law, Lee Roy Barton
Brother-In-Law, Douglas Barton

The family would like to thank everyone for their support and prayers during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Brady Barton Foundation at Citizens State Bank in Tenaha. Brady’s Foundation was dear to Janet’s heart for it helped children with cancer.

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

12/17/07

Tomasa Sanchez Robles, age 87, passed away December 15, 2007, in Odessa, Texas. Born August 27, 1920 in Mercedes, Tx.

Visitation will be Monday, December 17, 2007, at 6:00pm at Memorial Funeral Home in Fort Stockton , Texas .

Memorial Service will be Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at 2:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Stockton , Texas .

Local survivors include Rose and Tommy Specter of Center, Texas

Preceded in death by:
Parents: Luz and Jose Sanchez
Husband: Vicente Robles
Sister: Manahen Hernandez
Brothers: Lionel and Elias Sanchez
Grandson: David Vincent Specter

12/14/07

Doyce George, 87, of Center, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2007 at San Augustine Memorial Hospital. He was born January 25, 1920 in Hunt County, Texas to John George and Callie Kennedy George. Mr. George was a retired postal employee. He served in the Army Air Corp from 1941 to 1945 and was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.

Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. John Bender and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 am, Monday, December 17, 2007 at Greathouse Cemetery in Temple.

Pallbearers will be Vance Green, Lawrence Kunze, Joe Anderson, John Royes, McNiel Moore and Bill Stegall. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include:

Wife, Ola O. George of Center

Daughter, Patricia Godin & husband Pat of Lindale

Son, Larry George & wife Jeanette of Houston

Grandsons:

Steven Godin & wife Crystal of Denton

Kevin Godin & wife Brigitte of East Asia

Jeffrey George & wife Amy of East Asia

Jeremy George of Houston

Granddaughters:

Kimberly Godin of North Africa

Jennifer George Wesley & husband Dexter of Spring

Seven Great Grandchildren

Also numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, John George and Callie Kennedy George

Brother, Ted George

Sister, Dorothy Vick

Memorials can be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at The First Baptist Church, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935.

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

12/12/07

Martha Swanzy, 74, of Carthage formerly of Center, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, December 14, 2007 at Shelbyville Cemetery with Bro. Gary Golden officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 14, 2007, 10:30 until 1:00 PM at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born August 10, 1933 to William Robert and Mae Billingsley Swanzy. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Center and she also attended school in Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents, W.R. "Bob" & Mae Swanzy and Brother, Robert Swanzy.

She is survived by:
Sister: Jane Golden and husband, DD of Carthage.
Brother: David Swanzy and wife, Maelinda of Center
Nephews: Dr. Dennis Golden of Carthage, Dr. Dixon Golden of Center and Dr. Gary Golden of Hemphill.
NIece: Suzon Cloud of Carthage
Several Other Nieces and Nephews.

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

Freddy W. Henry, 71, of Center, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at a Center nursing home. He was born December 8, 1936 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Howard F. Henry and Wera Christian Henry. He had been a resident of Center since 1945, was a member of Woodmen of the World and was a member and elder of the First Christian Church in Center. Mr. Henry enjoyed his model trains.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 14, 2007 at the First Christian Church in Center with Rev. Steve Scott officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Youngblood, Michael Holt, Michael Haley, Kevin Jones, Jody Matthews, Walter Rainbolt, Jason Murphy, and Donald Monroe. Honorary pallbearers will be Malcolm Weaver, Charles Anderson, David Detar, Jimmy Youngblood, Walter Allen, Charles Chandler..

Survivors include:

Wife, Margaret Henry of Center

Daughter, Tammie Baugh & husband Benny Center

Sons:
Tom Henry & wife Kris of Van
Terry Henry & wife Kristin of Bowie

Grandchildren:
Kristen Baugh, Cody Baugh, Patrick Henry, Victoria Henry, Blake Henry, Abbie Henry and Gus Henry

Mother, Wera E. Henry of Center

Sister, Era Jo Ballard of Timpson

Also numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Father, Howard Henry
One Granddaughter

Memorials can be made to Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904 or First Christian Church, 124 Cora Street, Center, TX 75935.

Winston S. Smith, (Lt Col USAF Retired) 88, died Sunday, December 9, 2007. Visitation will be at Watson & Sons Funeral Home from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Pete Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Newbern Cemetery.

Winston was a native of Shelby County, born October 10, 1919 to Nina Stillwell Smith and Samford Smith on the family farm located in the Newbern community. He graduated from Center High school in the class of 1936, and attended Texas A & M during the 1937/1938 term. Since Winston was attracted to military life, he enlisted in November 1939, and his military career lasted thirty years. After a short stint in the Infantry, he transferred to the Army Air Corps and was stationed at Barksdale Army Air Field. During mid 1941 he was selected to attend an aircraft maintenance school at New Orleans, Louisiana. While there he met his sweetheart who became his wife, lover and partner for 66 years. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps on November 10, 1944. Winston served a tour of duty in Japan during 1945/1946. His next overseas assignment was to Germany during the Berlin Airlift. During 1956 while stationed at Kelly Air Force base at San Antonio, Winston was selected to attend the University of Texas, and received a BBA degree majoring in Industrial Management. Assignments included Chief of the Atlanta Air Procurement District, Atlanta, George, Department of Defense procurement instructor, Fort Lee, Virginia, and Base Procurement Officer Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.

Following retirement Col Smith returned to Shelby County and was selected to be the first probation officer in Shelby County. In this assignment he recognized the need for a rehabilitation facility, and was responsible for organizing and managing a halfway house for alcoholics. He was an ardent participant in Southern Gospel music and sang with several local quartets. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, as he joined in his early teens. While in the military he participated in Base Chapel activities and upon his return to Shelby County renewed his participation with the First United Methodist Church.

Winston was loyal to his family, his country and his friends. His joy for living was an inspiration.

Winston was preceded in death by:

Parents, Samford Smith and Nina Stillwell Smith

Brothers, Robert K. Smith, James M. Smith, Joe R. Smith and Frank E. Smith

He is survived by:

Wife, Joyce Pell Smith of Center

Sons:

Jerry Smith & wife Brenda of Woodstock, Georgia

Kenneth Smith & wife Sandra of Cypress

Daughter, Betty Mooney & husband Bob of Center

Five Grandsons, Six Great Grandsons, and One Great Granddaughter

Pallbearers will be Winston’s Grandsons, Bob Mooney, Jr., Bryan Mooney, Kenny Smith, Jason Smith, Phillip Smith and special friend assisting, Clayton Windham.

Honorary pallbearers will be Furman Davis, John Dean Windham, Charlie Brittain, Jay Watlington, Joe Louis Jones, Joe Fielder, Lewis Parker, Joe Fomby Dr. Danny Paul Windham, and Rene’ Travera.

Services are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home

Arlan Hays was born on July 14, 1914, to Webster F. Hays and Alice Elizabeth (Hall) Hays. He entered into rest on December 6, 2007, in Lufkin, Texas. He attained the age of 93 years, 4 months and 22 days. He began working at the Tribune at age 12. He graduated from SAHS in 1932 and in 1933 he was named as Publisher, a title that he kept until 1997 when he shared the title with his son, Stephen, as Co-Publishers. He remained active in the business until his death.

Some of his many accomplishments in life include First Baptist Church – Member since May 1, 1957, and usher for many years. Chamber of Commerce – One of original directors in 1953; in 1984 received Newspaper Man of the Year, 1993 was Business Man of the Year, 1996 received President Award. 2001 received Lifetime Achievement Award; Honorary Director for about 10 years. Lions – Was an organizing member of San Augustine Lions Club in 1937; served as Secretary-Treasurer of club for 15 plus years, remained member for 70 years. Member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, Honorary Deputy Sheriff, named as Honorary Admiral in Texas Navy, recognized for his outstanding commitment for his “Service To Others” by Commissioners and County Judge Curt Goetz, in 1997. Arlan’s birthday, July 14th, was proclaimed as “Arlan Hays Day” in San Augustine County, received Community Builder Award from the Grand Lodge of Texas and Redland Lodge #3, SAISD Outstanding Booster Club Service, Lincoln Alumni Award 1995, Distinguished Service Award from American Cancer Society, support of the SA Police Department, honored for supporting the Broaddus ISD, FHA Honored Citizens Outstanding Support, honored by the Texas Nursing Home Association, recognized for his support of the SA Boys and Girls Club, Voice of Democracy Award from VFW Post 9313, Friend of 4-H award in 1970 and 1985-86, Award of Appreciation from the Sons of Republic of Texas, Friend of Public Library Award, and Certificates of Appreciation Awards from the following, DRT, Department of Aging, Girl Scouts, FFA and Texas Dept. of Human Resources. There were many other local awards and recognition.

He is survived by his son, Stephen Hays and wife Kelly of San Augustine; grand-daughter Leslie Hinton and husband Jason of Longview; Great-granddaughter, Harley Lynn Hinton of Longview.

Nieces and nephews: Marialice Boyette Bailey, Judith Webb Boyette, Oliver Theo Boyette, Gordon Earl Roberts and Carol Wayne Sanders Vaughn

Great-nieces and nephews: Alice Elizabeth Bailey Cassidy, Janell Bailey Kelleher, Howard Patrick Bailey, Webster Franklin Bailey, Judy Ann Bailey Coker, Thomas Hays Bevilacqua, Joshua Neal Ponder, Billy David Ponder, Debra Louise Roberts Ekman, Troy McNeil Vaughn, Melinda Maxine Vaughn Falk and Gordon Wayne Vaughn.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Inga Douglass Hays in 1982, brother, Gordon Carter Hays; sisters, Bessie Beryl Hays, Mary Lucene Hays Boyette and Eva Maxine Hays Sanders.

Services will be held Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church, San Augustine, Texas with Rev. Josh Ponder and David Burcham officiating. Interment to follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.

Pallbearers: Charles Sharp, Mike Jackson, David Wade, Alan Wade, Keith Davis, Oliver Boyette

Honorary Pallbearers: San Augustine Lions Club

Services are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, Texas.

12/09/07

Alexis Nicole Brittain, infant, passed away Friday, December 7, 2007 in Arlington, Texas. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Monday, December 10, 2007 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, with Rev. Pat Jacks officiating.

Survivors include:
Mother; Bethany Brittain of Arlington,
Father: Chris Morales of Arlington
Grandfather: Jack Brittain of Center
Grandmother: Melinda Brittain of Arlington
Great Grandparents: Curtis and Iva Fergusor of Lumberton
Uncle: Benjamin Palmer and wife Sandy of Center
Cousin: Blake Palmer of Center.

Visitation was held from 5 pm-7pm Sunday, December 8, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

12/7/07

Mr. Lonnie Giles, of Center, passed away on Sunday December 2, 2007. There will be a wake service at Garner Funeral Home in San Augustine , Texas from 7pm until 9 pm on Friday December 7, 2007.

Survivors: one sister: Brenda Giles of Center a special nephew: Lonnie Roberts (wife Sonya) of Center and one niece: Annie Faye Roberts of Center.

Services are Saturday 1pm at Greater Mount Olive in Milam , Texas .

12/6/07

Coye Dayton Bush, 75, of Center, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2007 at a Center nursing home. He was born July 15, 1932 to Elton Dee and Cordell Williamson Bush. He was a member of Center United Pentecostal Church and was a self-employed equipment dealer.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, December 7, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Edward McRae officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Coye’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Survivors include:

Children:
Beverly Slatter & husband Basel of Center
Elton “Bubba” Bush & wife Nancy of Center
Dewayne Bush & wife Katha of Center
Randy Bush & wife Margaret of Center
Sandra Walsh & husband Bubba of Shreveport, LA
Tammy Ramirez & husband Amando of Spring
Kim Jarjoura of Spring

Grandchildren:

Kyle Bush & wife Carla
Brandon Slatter
Chris Paddie & wife Brooke
Brent Slatter & wife Jennifer
Mandy Perry & husband Eric
Kevin Bush
Shawna Blissett & husband Joey
Trae George
Allison Davis
Charlie Bush & wife Amanda
Andy Ramirez
Nathan Davis
Colt Bush & wife Collin
Adria Whelan & husband Kevin
Casey Lout & husband Shad
Alyssa Ramirez
Clay Bush
Abbey Jarjoura
Alivia Jarjoura

Great Grandchildren:

Jordan Blissett, Macayla Perry, Keaton Bush, Kaylie Bush, Mikah Slatter, Macade Perry, Hunter Bush, Addison Blissett, Mason Perry, Noah Paddie, Braden Slatter, Christopher Paddie, Dayton Bush, Jackson Blissett, Holden Bush, Claire Slatter, Presley Slatter, Kennedy Bush, Paul Slatter, Levi Slatter, Carson Bush, Colby Lout

Sisters:

Martha Ward of Vidor
Bonnie Berwick of Center

Sister-in-Law:

Willie Mae Bush of Center

Preceded in death by:

Wife, Ima Jean Livingston Bush
Daughter, Brenda Gayle Bush Wright
Great Granddaughter, Kylie Renee Bush
Great Grandson, Luke Dayton Slatter
Brothers, Special Bush, J.D. Bush, Alford Bush and Foye Bush
Sister, Miriam Bush Cowart

12/3/07

Darlene Porter, 56, passed away Sunday December 2, 2007 at her home in the Sardis Community after a lengthy illness.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday December 4, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lamar Rash officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday December