2/28/08

Addie B. Hughes, 92, of Center, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Pine Grove Nursing Home. She was born August 31, 1915 in Center to William Newton Ford and Amanda Humphries Ford. Ms. Hughes was a long-time member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 29, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Don Moore and Rev. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be Mitchell Hughes, Paul Hughes, Les Hughes, Jonathan Stewart, Aron Hughes and Joe Stewart.

Survivors include:

Son, Charles Paul Hughes & wife Ruby of Center

Daughter, Sally Ann Stewart & husband David of Grants, New Mexico

Grandchildren:

Mitchell Hughes and wife Deidra

Les Hughes and wife Susan

Paul Hughes

Jonathan Stewart and wife Cindy

Joel Stewart and wife Loree

Rebecca Horn and husband Wes

Great Grandchildren:

Angela Hughes, Ginny Bailey and husband Dustin, Aron Hughes, Dustin Hughes, Austin Hughes, Thomas Hughes, Kaylee Stewart, Ashlyn Stewart, Grace Hughes, Keegan Stewart, Amber Stewart, Caleb Horn, Kami Stewart, Noah Horn, Gideon Horn

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

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Paul Hughes

Two Brothers & Three Sisters

Memorials can be made in Addie B. Hughes’ name to the college fund for her great grandchildren, Thomas and Grace Hughes, Checks can be made to “American Funds College America”, In the memo line add “FBO Thomas and Grace Hughes”. Mail checks to Wayne Christain, Wayne Christain Financial Services, 204 Houston Street, Center, TX 75935.

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

Alice Joy Jolley, 71, of Center, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Pine Grove Nursing Home. She was born July 23, 1936 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to Jackie Strawbridge and Linnie Kelly Strawbridge. Ms. Jolley was a member of Truitt Chapel Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 29, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Jerry Gary and Rev. Jason wood officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center

Pallbearers will be Rev. Jason Wood, Bobby Joe Tiner, Richard Owens, K.D. Jolley, Jeff Jacks and Greg Jacks. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joseph Jolley, Orlan Owens, Steve Jacks, Bubba Wood and Ethan Wilburn.

Survivors include:

Sons:

Tex Jolley & wife Kay of Deer Park, Texas

Joe Jolley & wife Mary of Center

Grandchildren:

Jennifer Jolley of Center

Joy Jolley Wilburn & Husband Jason of Center

Joseph Jolley of Center

Rachal Jolley of Deer Park

Megan Jolley of Deer Park

Steve Zacks

Jeff Jacks

Greg Jacks

Great Grandson, Ethan Wilburn of Center

Sister, Ann Weatherford of Tenaha

Sisters-in-Law:

Roma Jolley of Longview

Lena Jolley Wood of Henderson

Special Friend, Wendy Jakab

Also a number of nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Tennie Tex Jolley

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

2/26/08

Mary Whiteside Frizzell Berry, 77, of Deweyville, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 in Beaumont. Funeral services will be at 2 PM, Thursday, February 28, 2008 in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Brother John Fortenberry, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. Interment will follow in Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 9 PM. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Born on February 7, 1931 in Shelby County, Texas to Joseph Smith and Lona (McKenzie) Whiteside, she was a longtime resident of the Deweyville area, she owned and operated Mary's Beauty Shop in Deweyville for over 50 years. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville where she enjoyed her Sunday school class. Mrs. Berry became resident at the Optimist Village in Orange where she grew attached to many fellow residents and was also involved with the resident's council there. Mrs. Berry loved people, never met a stranger and she enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Berry is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Grady Berry, her sisters, Melinda Waller and Virginia Samford, her brothers, James Whiteside and Tommy Chambless and her very special nephews. Those who will most cherish her memory are her daughters, Cheryl Graham and husband Kenneth of Orange and Denice Dupuis of Deweyville, sisters, Elle Noble and husband Reverend Dee Noble of Anacuco, brother Bacie Whiteside and wife Dixie of Center, Texas, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Irene Sherrod, 85, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at a Bossier City nursing home. She was born July 17, 1922 in Joaquin to August Coyle and Edith Corine Roe Coyle.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, February 29, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County.

Survivors include:

Daughter:

Beverly Heard & husband Patrick of Durango, Colorado

Grandsons:

Duane Connell & wife Bree of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Jason Connell & wife Amy of Arnold, Missouri

Great Grandchildren::

Ricky Connell of Arnold, Missouri

Austin Connell of Arnold, Missouri

Aurora Connell of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Winsel Sherrod

Sister, Jewel Sherrod

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

2/25/08

Bill England of Huxley,Tx. passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008 in Shreveport,La. His memorial service will be at 2:00 this Wednesday at Toledo Bend Baptist Church.

Billy Tom Strong, age 79 of Center, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Pine Grove Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
Services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with his Grandson, Rev. Travis Lee and Bro. Edward McRae officiating. Burial will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center.

Visitation will be Monday evening from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born June 14, 1928 in Shelby County, Texas to parents, Virgil & Fleta (Fleming) Strong. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Center Plywood where he worked for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 2 Sisters, Mildred Wooten and Mozelle Requardt, 1Grandson, Billy Steven Strong and 1 Great Grandson, Michael Ryan Strong.

He is survived by:
Wife of 57 years, Margie (Holder) Strong of Center
2 Daughters: Billie Bright of Center
Irene Vaughn & husband, Glynn of Center
1 Son: Bobby Strong & wife, Rebecca of Carthage
Grandchildren:
B.J. Bright & Ashley, Frankie Bright & wife, Karla, Travis Lee & wife, Brandi,
Michelle Clark & husband, Keith, Thomas Lee & wife, Michelle,
Buddy Strong & wife, Candice & Robert Strong
13 Great Grandchildren

2 Brothers: G.W. & Bettie Strong of Center
Elzine & Doris Strong of Diboll

4 Sisters: Irene Mayfield of Center, Lottie Hammett of Orange, Esteline Hill of Beaumont and Frances Pickering & husband, Ronnie of Orange

Numerous Nieces, Nephews and Friends

Pallbearers: Bobby Strong, Glynn Vaughn, B.J. Bright, Frankie Bright, Thomas Lee, Buddy Strong & Robert Strong

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

2/22/08

Zelda Mae Patterson, 91, of Tyler formerly of Center, passed away Thursday February 21, 2008 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, TX.
Memorial Service are pending at this time.

She was born November 26, 1916 to Walter E. and Elna Ima (Pruitt) Bush.

She is preceded in death by Parents, Walter and Elna Bush, Husband, Drue Patterson, Son, Jimmy Webb and 2 Brothers Ershel Bush and Norvol Bush

She is survived by:

Grandson:

Colin Webb & wife Melinda of Bossier City, LA
Great Grandchildren:

Madeline Webb of Bossier City, LA
Madison Webb of Bossier City, LA

Niece:

Deborah Brashear of Tyler, TX

Nephew:

Gail Bush of Spring, TX

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

2/21/08

Bobby Lee Hurst, 76, graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, February 22 at Fairview Cemetery in Center. Services under the directions of Watson and Sons Funeral Home.

Milton Lawrence, age 80 of Center passed away Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Shelby Regional Medical Center Hospital.

Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Center.

He was born April 29, 1927 in Harrison County, Texas to parents, J.R. & Erma (Riley) Lawrence. He worked as a lineman for an electric company for many years. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehova’s Witness in Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents, J.R. & Erma Lawrence, and 2 Brothers, Wynn Lawrence and Norman Lawrence.

He is survived by:

Wife of almost 60 years, Wanita Lawrence of Center

Sister, Katie Thompson & husband, J.C. of Marshall

2 Brothers: Son Lawrence of Carthage and Ted Lawrence of Arkansas

Nephew, Carl Miller & wife, Hazel of Joaquin

Sister-in-law, Winnie Davis of Marshall

Dearest Friends, Bro. Eldon Doster & wife, Brenda of Center & Velma Parks of Timpson

Many other family and friends

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

2/18/08

Margaret Ann Scott. Funeral services for Margaret Ann Scott, age 70, of Timpson, Texas will be 2 PM, Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson. Officiating will be Bro. Elmer Mathews with interment in Blair Cemetery, Timpson. Mrs. Scott passed away Sunday, February 17, 2008, in Timpson.

Born October 29, 1937 in Timpson, she was the daughter of Buford and Louise (Herndon) Frederick and married to Robert Joe Scott on May 20, 1953. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church, Timpson, and loved being a homemaker as she cared for her husband, children and grandchildren.

She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law Robert Wayne and Kathy Scott of Jennings, La., and James Alan "Bubba" Scott of Timpson, daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Alan Hairgrove of Timpson, Rita and Danny Strahan of Timpson and Shirley Bolton and friend wayne McCullough of Timpson, 7 grandchildren; Jennifer Hairgrove, Robert Hairgrove and fiancee' Angel Clark, Christina Williams and husband Wes, Vicki Scott, Amber David, Ashley David and Alex David; 6 great grandchildren; Summer Bolton, Austin and Kylie Williams, Ayden Fontenot, Stephanie and Conner Posie; brothers, JoeDan Frederick of Chandler, Arizona, Ronnie Frederick and wife Kathy of Nacogdoches, Texas; sister, Betty Sweeney and husband Tommy of Blacksburg, Va. and numerous nieces and nephews.

Margaret Scott was preceded in death by husband, Robert Joe Scott, parents William B. "Buford" and Louise Frederick, brother Buford Ray "Sonny" Frederick, son-in-law Jimmy Neal Bolton and special sister Mary Scott.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, in charge of arrangements.

2/17/08

J. Lloyd Woods. Funeral services for Mr. J. Lloyd Woods, age 91 of Tenaha, Texas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Tenaha with Brother Jay Orr, Brother Russ Atwood, and Brother James R. Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Restland Cemetery near Tenaha under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Mr. Woods passed away on Sunday morning, February 17, 2008 in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Java Lloyd Woods was born on October 2, 1916 in the Brooks Community of Panola County, Texas to Thomas Monnie and Edna Bessie Brown Woods. Mr. Woods graduated from Carthage High School with the class of 1934 and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. He married Anna Mildred Baldwin on February 27, 1942 in Tenaha. In his early years, Mr. Woods worked as a teacher, coach, and principal. He also worked as a superintendent in the Elysian Fields and Hemphill School Districts. He owned operated a feed store in Tenaha for many years. Mr. Woods worked the majority of his career as a real estate broker in the East Texas area for over 50 years. He had lived most of his life in Tenaha. Mr. Woods was a faithful member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Tenaha where he also taught Sunday school. Mr. Woods was presented with a humanitarian honorary doctorate degree from East Texas Baptist University where he served as a lifetime trustee. He also served on the Administrative Board of the Texas Baptist Foundation. Mr. Woods was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son in 1942; an infant daughter in 1945; and his wife, Mildred Baldwin Woods who passed away on May 7, 2007.
Mr. Woods is survived by a special great-great nephew, Michael B. Vana of Carthage; one brother, John Tom Woods and wife Mary of Pasadena; three sisters, Monnie Bess Woods Jones of Tyler, Nell Woods Hancock of Longview, and Patsy Ruth Woods Byerley and husband Paul of Beaumont; two sisters-in-law, Rita Woods of Carthage and Dorothy Woods of Belton; and special friends, John and Erma Scull of Tenaha. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends also survive Mr. Woods.
Serving as pallbearers are Drue Scull, Terry Scull, Greg Starr, Jim Edwards, David Edwards, and Bill Edwards. Serving as honorary pallbearers are the Deacons of First Baptist Church of Tenaha, the Trustees and Administrators of East Texas Baptist University, W.A. Parker, and Tom Crawford.
If desired, memorials may be made to Special Missions at First Baptist Church of Tenaha, 200 South George Bowers Drive, Tenaha, Texas 75974 or East Texas Baptist University, 1209 North Grove Street, Marshall, Texas 75670.
A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.

Nola Jean Rhodes. Funeral services for Nola Jean Rhodes, age 67, of Timpson, Texas, will be at 2 PM, Monday, February 18, 2008, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Timpson. Officiating will be Bro. Cliff Hughes with interment in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Mrs. Rhodes passed away Saturday, February 16, 2008 in Timpson.

Born on July 02, 1940 in Patroon, Shelby County, Texas, she was the daughter of Alfred E. and Virginia Othella (Goodson) Stephens. She and Darrell D. Rhodes were married June 30, 1956 and were blessed with 51 years 7 months and 16 days of life together. She was a gradate of Panola College of Nursing.

Jean Rhodes was a virtuous woman who loved her God, family and church. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and served in many areas, including teaching Sunday School, loving the babies in the nursery, helping with Vacation Bible School and purchasing supplies for the church. She believed her primary calling was as a deacon's wife and that God expected her to serve as an example for younger deacon's wives.

Jean was serving as Associate Conductress of Timpson Chapter 1144 Order of the Easter Star. She and Darrell were influential in reactivating the Timpson Chapter.

Survivors include husband Darrell D. Rhodes of Timpson, sons Steven Rhodes and wife Rhonda of Palmer, Alaska, and Rickey Rhodes and wife Jewel of Center, Texas, daughter De'Andrea Mucka of Channelview, Texas, brothers Vatton Lavone Stephens of Rusk, Texas and Luther Ray Stephens of Odessa, Texas, sisters Dorthy Bailey of Timpson, Frances Hoover of Timpson and Murlin Poskey of Nacogdoches, Texas, 6 grandchildren: Ashley and Kyle Rhodes, Joseph and Aaron Mucka, Thomas Darrell and Rickey Lynn Rhodes. 1 great granddaughter; Michelle Rhodes; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Shel is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Billy Stephens, Leon Stephens, A.E. Stephens Jr; Curtis Stephens and Joe Stephens; and sister Sis Crawford.

Family request memorials may be to Shelby COunty Children's Advocacy Center, 220 Field St. Center, Texas.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 17, 5 PM till 7 PM at Taylor Funeral Home.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.

Kittie Lois Leathers, 98, of Tenaha, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was born July 28, 1909 in Monday, Texas to Sidney James Milam and Ethel Corzine Milam. Ms. Leathers was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Tenaha.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, February 18 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 19 at the First Baptist Church of Tenaha with Rev. Russ Atwood officiating. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 20 at Restland Cemetery in Dallas.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Shafer, Steve Miller, Gary Shafer, Rick Leathers, Mike Nalls and George Nalls.

Survivors include:

Daughters:
June Swint & husband Ray of Tenaha
Sue Miller of Dallas
Jodie Guimonds & Husband Edward of Tenaha

Son, Sid Leathers and wife Kay of Tenaha

Son-in-Law, Bill Nalls of Frisco

Twenty Grandchildren

Forty One Great Grandchildren

Thirty Four Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Husband, William Bryan Leathers
Daughter, Kathryn Nalls
Son-in-Law, James Miller
Grandson, Danny Swint
Granddaughter, Teresa Guimonds
Great Granddaughter, Shelly Cox

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

2/14/08

Ray A. Dickerson, Jr., 70, of the Fellowship Community, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008 at his home. He was born December 24, 1937 in Shelby County to Ray Armon Dickerson, Sr. and Era Dell Glaze Dickerson. Mr. Dickerson had been a member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church for many years, and had served as a deacon since 1967. He served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, February 18, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Fodge and Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Bob Dickerson, Stephen Ewing, Michael Bates, David Bates, Ronnie Belrose and Gordon Vaughn

Survivors include:

Wife, Rita Dickerson of the Fellowship Community

Son, Richard Dickerson & wife Lena of Garland

Son, Randy Dickerson & wife Rebecca of the Fellowship Community

Grandchildren:

Micah Dickerson, currently serving in the US Army

Lindsey Dickerson of Garland

Kevin Dickerson, serving in the US Navy

Gregg Dickerson of Hannibal, Missouri

Scott Dickerson of the Fellowship Community

Coleman Dickerson of the Fellowship Community

Ryan Dickerson of the Fellowship Community

Brothers:

James Dickerson & wife Joan of Joaquin

Ronald Eugene Dickerson & wife Cathy of Joaquin

Kenneth Dickerson & wife Loyce of Joaquin

Mike Dickerson & wife Barbara of Joaquin

Sisters:

Virginia Biehle of Lexington

Carolyn Ewing of Joaquin

Nelwyn Owens & husband Sam of Dallas

Kay Brewton & husband Brady of Joaquin

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Ray and Era Dell Dickerson

Stillborn Sister, Mary Katherine Dickerson

Brother, Jacky Dickerson

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund or Hospice of Deep East Texas.

2/13/08

Charles Ray Haley, 56, of Center passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at his residence. He was born February 22, 1951, in Beaumont, Texas, to Charles Haley II and Thelma Williams.

Mr. Haley was a rancher and affiliated with Folsom Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include: Sons, Chad Haley and wife Nicky of Center, Joe Nelson Haley of Weatherford
Granddaughter: Alaina Grace Haley of Center
Sisters: Gay Kinard and husband Billy of Beaumont and Becki Halbert and husband Joel of San Augustine.
Nieces: Dr. Rob & Lorian Gobert of West Columbia and Katie Gobert of Beaumont
Nephews: Matt and LIz Mullis of Grapevine
Great-Niece: Julieana Gobert of West Columbia.

Services will be at 11 AM, Friday, February 15, 2008 at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in San Augustine with the Rev. Henry Hughes and the Rev. Bobby Russell officiating. . Interment will be a Liberty Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 14, 2008 from 5 pm till 8 pm.

Memorial contributions can be made to M.D. Anderson Hospital in memory of Charles Ray Haley III, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030-4095.

Janet Griese Hughes. Funeral for Janet Griese Hughes, 41, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert Kobler officiating. Mrs. Hughes died Feb. 11, 2008, in Nacogdoches. Born Nov. 11, 1966, in Shreveport, La., she was the daughter of Herman R. Griese and Margaret Pretzer Griese. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Paul D. Hughes of Nacogdoches; son, Thomas Dane Hughes of Nacogdoches; daughter, Grace Claire Hughes of Nacogdoches; mother, Margaret Griese of West Monroe, La.; brothers, Herman J. Griese of Wasilla, Alaska, Fred R. Griese of Fairfax, Va., and Carl E. Griese of Manhattan, Kan.; and sisters, Linda G. Anderson of Shreveport, La., Margaret G. Parker of Wasilla, Alaska, and Ann G. Brandl of West Monroe.

Local survivors include: Father and Mother-in-law, Charles Paul and Ruby Hughes of Center; Brother and Sister-in-laws, Mitchell and Deidra Hughes of Center; and Les and Susan Hughes of DeRidder, La; Niece, Angela Hughes of Austin, Jennie Hughes Bailey and husband, Dustin, of Center; Nephews, Dustin Hughes of Center; Aaron and Austin Hughes of DeRidder, La. and Grandmother-in-law, Addie B. Hughes of Center.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.

Memorial donations may be made at Wayne Christian Financial Services, 204 Houston Street, Center, Texas 75935 "College America" memo: Thomas and Grace Hughes. Services under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors

2/10/08

Hoyt Patterson, 80,of Center, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Mr. Patterson was born October 24, 1918 in the Arcadia Community to Floyd Patterson and Venia Haliburton Patterson. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Mr. Patterson was employed with the Postal Service and was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Shelby County Sheriff's Posse and loved Rodeos and riding horses.

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm Monday, February 11, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Powdrill Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Mr. Patterson's Gransons: George Rodney Holder, Jason Patterson, Sean Patterson, Tyler Patterson, Adam Rudd, Jason Rudd, Seth Rudd, Honorary pallbearer will be Monk Peace.

Survivors include:
Wife, Elaine Patterson of Center
Daughter, Florine Rudd of Jackson, Tennessee
Son, Ronald Hoyt Patterson of Center
Daughter, Deborah Beckers of Port Neches

Grandsons, George Rodney Holder of Magnolia, Jason Patterson of La Porte, Sean Patterson of La Porte, Tyler Patterson of Center, Adam Rudd of Tampa, Flordia, Jason Rudd of Jackson, Tennessee, Joshua Rudd of Maryville, Tennessee, and Seth Rudd of Jackson, Tennessee.

Nine Great Grandchildren

Sisters, Earlene Crawford of Center and Laverne Franks of Angleton.

Numerous Other Relatives and a Host of Friends.

Preceded in death by parents Floyd Patterson and Venie Haliburton Patterson and Sister, Eleanor Rogers.

Neil Edge, 85, of Old Center Community, passed away Friday, February 8, 2008 in Shreveport, La., Ms. Edge was born June `15, 1922 in the Old Center Community to Elzie Graves and Ruby McCullough Graves. She chose nursing as her vocation and retired from Panola General Hospital in 1982. Ms Edge was a member of the Old Center Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of the Old Center Community.

Visitation will be held from 4 PM to 6 PM, Sunday February 10, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM, Monday, February 11, 2008 at Old Center Baptist Church in Panola County with Bro. Rodney Puryear officiating. Interment will follow at Old Center Cemetery in Panola County.

Pallbearers will be Ashiey Glass, Bo Ritter, Lanny Ware, Whitney Glass, Bobby Ritter, Taylor Ritter.

Survivors include: Daughters, Donna Taylor of Old Center, Betty Edge of Dallas, Ginger Glass and husband Jimmy of Old Center and Debbie Jo Sheffield and husband Jimmy of Old Center. Son, Terry Sam Edge of Old Center

Grandsons, Bobby Ritter and wife Elise of Carthage, Whitney Glass of Houston.
Granddaughter, Blanca George and husband Stephen of Houston.

Three Great Grandchildren, Bo RItter of Carthage, Taylor Ritter of Carthage and Keely Ritter of Carthage.

Two Great Great Grandchildren, Skylar George of Houston and Sierra George of Houston.

Preceded in death by Husband Jesse Edge.

Michael Reeves, age 37, of Gloster, La., passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Reeves was born January 9, 1971 in Shreveport, La.

Visitation will be held from 12 Pm to 2 PM, Sunday February 10, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Services will be held at 2 PM Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Ron McLellan officiating. INterment will follow at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Chip Rogers, Mark Reeves, Steven O'Brien, Tommy Jones, Joe York, and Robert Rendion.

Survivors Include:
Wife, Shana Reeves of Gloster, La.
Sons, Kody, Lucas, Dylan and Shayne.
Father, Fred Guyver of Shreveport, La.
Brothers, Mark Reeves and wife, Christy of Houston, Robert "Bo" Guyver and wife Christy of Shreveport, La., Thomas "Butter" Guyver of Shreveport, La. and Steven "Vet" O'Brien and wife Heather of Shreveport, La.
Sister, Sally Guyver of Shreveport, La.
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Jackie and Tammy Ledford of Stonewall, La.
Special Friend, Robert Rendion.

Preceded in death by, Mother, Judy Guyver.

Funeral services for Imri Dale Matthews, 74, will be Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Logansport, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Wayne Jones of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church and Pastor Chris Welch of Word of Faith in Joaquin, TX. Burial will follow in Cool Springs Cemetery in Longstreet, LA. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5:00 until 9:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2008.

Imri was born in Logansport, LA on August 25, 1933 to Charlie and Mary Matthews. He passed away suddenly on February 6, 2008 in Logansport, LA. Imri was retired from the DeSoto Parish Police Jury as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Freedom Missionary Baptist Church.

Preceding Imri in death is his wife Barbara Matthews and grandson Adam Matthews and Noah Matthews.

Left behind to cherish his memories are his sons Mark Matthews and wife Kathy, Dennis Matthews and wife Karen and Jody Matthews and wife Wanda; daughter Christy Atwood and husband Eddie; sisters Hazel, Virginia, Exa Mae and Jan; brothers Bobby, Darrel and Pat; brother-in-law Bill Creighton; grandchildren Stephanie Snell, Colton Pearson, Hannah, Nickolas and Morgan Matthews, Emily Ann Atwood, Taylor and Parker Atwood; and great grandchildren Bailey, Avery, and Cain Snell.

Honoring Imri as pallbearers are Trey Speight, Jimmy Matthews, Ronnie Mills, Don Cogswell, Charlie Stewart, Colton Pearson and Roy Stewart.

Honorary pallbearer is Wally Register. Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Betty Sue Johnson, age 71, of San Augustine, passed away February 8, 2008 in Nacogdoches. She was born June 10, 1936 in Center, Texas to D.C. Carrell and Jessie Brittain. Services will be held at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine on February 11, 2008 at 10 AM with Bro. Jack Forbis officiating. Visitation will be Sunday 5-8 PM. Interment will be at Liberty Hill Memorial Gardens in San Augustine.

She was a homemaker and was a memeber of the Toledo Bend Baptist Church.

Survivors Include:
Husband: James Johnson of San Augustine
Children: Billy Johnson and wife Becky of San Augustine, Sheila Miller and husband Marlon of San Augustine, Virginia Noble of Nacogdoches, Delores Montgomery of Nacogdoches, Brad Johnson of College Station.

Grandchildren: Brent Johnson, Brittney Johnson, Duane Lister, Brianna Sterns, Demetrik Montgomery, Cameron Noble.

Siblings: Eloise Anthony of Houston.Edith McBride of Shreveport, Kenneth Carrel of New Diana, Barbara Stroud of Longview, David Carrell of Joaquin, Sharon Miller of White Oak. James Carrell of Joaquin.

She was preceded in death by her parents D.C. and Jessie Carrell, Brother Dudley Carrell and Sister Louise Russell.

In Lieu of usual remembrances, contributions can be made to the Toledo Bend Baptist Church, 2543 FM 3172, Shelbyville, Texas.75973.

2/8/08

Betty Lou Bridges Hughes, 76, of Nederland passed away at her residence on Thursday, February 7, 2008.

Betty was born January 3, 1932 in Campti, Texas in Shelby County to Elza and Jimmie Potts Bridges. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and has been a resident of the Mid County area for 47 years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Alton Hughes, son, Marvin Scott Hughes, daughter, Rebecca Lou Hughes, granddaughter, Jennifer Nichole Hughes, and also her mother, father and three brothers.

Survivors include her sons, Michael Alton Hughes and wife Peggy of Plano, David Lee Hughes and wife Karen, Mark Stephen Hughes, Christopher Alan Hughes and wife Josette all of Nederland, grandchildren, Michael Scott Hughes and wife, Tonja, David Lynn Hughes, and wife, Carrie, Matthew Wade Hughes, Jaime E. Hughes-McDonald, Stephanie A. Hughes-Ceja, Christopher Jordan Hughes, Christian Connor Hughes, Chandler Hughes and Stevie Linn Hughes, eleven great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2008 from 2:30 pm-5:00 pm at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 10 am at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Dr. Steve Harris officiating. Interment will be at 4:00 pm, Monday at Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Center, Texas.

Friends wishing may send memorial contributions to Fellowship Baptist Church, 1315 S. 27th Street, Nederland, Texas 77627.

2/6/08

Glenn W. Ansley, 66, of Gary, previously of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008 in Tyler. He was born November 12, 1941 in Choice, Texas, Shelby County to Bertis Edward Ansley and Lillie Mae Collins Ansley. He was a former member of Doverside Baptist Church in Houston, and served in the US Army from 1959 until 1965. Glenn enjoyed coaching Little League baseball and football for many years. For eighteen years, he was a pipefitter for Brown and Root of Houston. After leaving the city, Glenn came to Shelbyville and started Ansley’s Disposal Service, which he owned and operated for twenty years. Upon his retirement in 2002, he sold his business to a good friend, Johnny Fleming. While Glenn’s wife, Alice, continued working at Ansley’s Disposal, he had more time to do the things he loved, which included spending precious time with his grandchildren and cooking candy and desserts for family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 8, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the McClelland Community Church in Shelbyville with the Rev. Charles R. Dooley and Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tom Ansley, Tim Hartz, Sonny Harkness, Johnny Fleming, Bernard “Vernon” Metcalf, Lonnie Collins, Allen Nestle, Homer Jones and Alex Hartz.

Survivors include:

Wife, Alice Chandler Ansley of Gary

Son, Tom Ansley & wife, Denise of Willis

Daughter, Candy Ansley Nestle of Center

Daughter, Allison Ansley Hartz & husband, Tim of Waco

Grandchildren:

Alice Ann “Goldfish” Nestle Nettle of Timpson

Ashley Ansley of Willis

Allen Nestle of Center

Lauren Hartz of Waco

Amber Ansley of Willis

Alex “Waldo” Hartz of Waco

Brother, Gene Ansley & wife, Billie of Brookland

Sister, Agnes Peavy of Shelbyville

Brother, Ray Ansley & wife, Pat of Cleveland

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Bertis Edward Ansley and Lillie Mae Collins Ansley

Jesse Thomas "Top" Boles Jr., 77, of Orange passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Harbor Hospital in Orange.

Funeral service will be 2 pm, Thursday, February 7, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange.

Graveside service and interment will be 11 am, Friday, at Strong Cemetery in Center, Texas. Officiating will be Rev. Mary Howland.

Visitation will begin at 12 pm, Thursday, at the funeral home.

Top was born September 9, 1930, in Shelbyville, Texas, to Jesse T. Sr, and Maggie Baker Boles.

He retired from Firestone as an operator.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse T., Sr. and Maggie Boles, his companion of 29 years, Natalie Smith, brothers, Alvis Doyle and Thomas Lee Boles, sister, Zelda Peveto and infant sister, Caroline.

He is survived by his children, Greg Boles, Gary Boles, and Gwen Stark all of Linden, Texas, eight grandchildren and sister Melba Kelley of Orange.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Strong Cemetery, Perpetual Fund, P.O. Box 1383, Center, Texas 75935

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

2/1/08

Florene Fleming Garrett, 89, of Amarillo, previously of Shelby County, passed away Friday, February 1, 2008 at an Amarillo hospital. She was born February 5, 1918 in San Augustine to Elmer Samford and Carrie Ola Martin Samford. Ms Garrett cared so deeply for her family, her friends, and her community. She was a member of th First Methodist Church of Center for years, where she was an active member in the Chancei Choir, president of her Sunday school class and held many other offices with the church through the years. She was also a proud member of the Beta Sigma Phi.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday, February 3, 2008 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, February 4, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Center with the Rev. Greg Megill officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

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