1/31/06

J.L. "Jim" Battles
Funeral services for J.L. "Jim" Battles of Nacogdoches will be 2 pm Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel in Center, Texas with Rev. Tracy Wright and Bro. Steve Noble to officiate. Burial will follow at White Rock Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 pm until 8 pm at Mangum Funeral Home. Jim Battles went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2006 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 11, 1927 in San Augustine County to the late Marvin & Della Dillard Battles. He retired from Tipton Ford after 32 years in sales. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Center. Mr. Battles was a dedicated, hardworking, honest man who instilled those values in the many lives he touched. He was ddicated to his Lord and this was evident in his life to the very end. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister, Inis Chandler. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Melba Hughes Battles of Nacogdoches. Children: Dennis & Debbie Battles of Wichita, Kansas, Ricky & Beverly Battles of Nacogdoches, Joy & Dean Scarborough of Nacogdoches, Linda & Douglas Raymond of Lindale, Gay & Chuck McDonald of Jefferson, Sonda & B.J. Gross of Martinsville, Shane & Sheri Battles of Longview, Sean & Amanda Battles of Nacogdoches, 19 Grandchildren, Bryan & Susan Battles, Tammy & Cody Martin, Amanda & Zach Williford & Matthew Battles, Jason, Brandon & Hunter Scarborough, Kennon & Austin Raymond, Misty, Alena & Grace McDonald, Conor & Magen Gross, Lauren & Kylie Battles, Tori & Cole Battles, 3 Great Grandchildren: Carter, Logan & Maverick Martin, Brooke Scarborough & Ashelby Battles, 3 Brothers, D.L. & Laveren Battles of Center, Clayton & Georgia Battles of Henderson, Frank & Louise Battles of Tyler, 1 Sister: Thelma Bracken of Cordova, Nebraska,
He was a loving husband, father, papaw, and friend and will be greatly missed until we meet again. Pallbearers: Grandsons: Matthew Battles, Jason Brandon & Hunter Scarborough, Sons-in-law B.J. Gross & Dean Scarborough, Honorary Pallbearers will be the First Assembly of God, Center, Tx. Board Members.

Doris Miller
Services for 88 Year old, Doris Miller, of Natchitoches, will be held this (Tuesday) morning at 10 o’clock, at the First United Methodist Church in Natchitoches, with burial to follow. Mrs. Miller is the wife of the late T. L. Miller, formerly of Center, and the sister of the late, T. G. Carroll, of Center.

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1/30/06

Betty Lou McBride
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 73 year old, Betty Lou McBride, of San Augustine. Services will be this (Monday) afternoon at one o’clock at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in McRae Cemetery. Among Ms. McBride’s survivors are her husband, Elmer McBride, of San Augustine, one son, Larry McBride, of San Augustine, one daughter, Linda Hill, of San Augustine, and two sisters, Sue Sirmons, of Silsbee, and Joy Massey, of Houston.

Dale O'Brien Birdwell
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 46 year old, Dale O’Brien Birdwell, of Lufkin. Services will be tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Chinquapin Baptist Church. Burial will be in Chinquapin Cemetery. Among Mr. Birdwell’s survivors are his parents, Carl O. and Helen Birdwell, of San Augustine, one sister, Carla Ladner, of Lufkin, and two brothers, Mark Birdwell, of San Augustine, and Glen Birdwell, of McKinney.

Eugene Ray Downs
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 74 year old, Eugene Ray Downs, of Broaddus. Memorial services will be tomorrow (Tuesday) evening at 6:30 at Long Pines Baptist Church. Mr. Downs’ body has been cremated. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Poweltown Volunteer Fire Department, care of Danny Wilson, Route One Box 480, Broaddus, Texas 75929.Among Mr. Downs survivors are his wife, Sue Downs, of Broaddus, one daughter, Debbie Rose, of Oklahoma, three stepdaughters, Debbie Roberts, of Colorado, Tammy Lawson, of Oklahoma, and Marilyn Callaway, of Broaddus, and three sisters, Alverda Crain, Maxine Buck, and Dorothy Nelson, all three of Oklahoma.

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1/29/06

Shirley D. Webb
Shirley D. Webb, 70, of Stonewall, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2006 in Mansfield, Louisiana. She was born December 29, 1935 in Joaquin, Texas. Mrs. Webb was employed as a waitress. She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Stonewall, Louisiana. Mrs. Webb had been a resident of Stonewall since 1998. Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Gerald Head officiating. Interment to follow at the Allen Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana. Survivors Include: Husband: Jimmy Webb of Stonewall, Louisiana. Daughters: Sue Redwine and husband John of Bossier, Louisiana and Becky Brooks and husband Paul of Logansport, Louisiana. Son: Ricky Smith and wife Monica of Joaquin. Grandchildren: Blake Bedsole, Kit Kitchens, Mathew Smith and Keisi Smith. Sisters: Jean Sorsby of Huxley, Mildred Farey of California and Merle Jones of California. Brother: R.D. Strong of Center. Also a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Preceded in death by her parents and brothers,, Bobby Strong ,Alveton Strong, Robert "Tibo" Talmadge Strong.. Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm, Monday, January 30, 2006 at Watson & Son Funeral Home in Center.

Iris Gregg
Iris Gregg, 54, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2006 in Center. She was born June 2, 1951 in Waco, Texas to Travis Cantrell and Dorthy Juanita Smith Cantrell. Mrs. Gregg was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in Center. Graveside services will be at 2 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Roland "Buddy" Gray and Bro. Keith Rose officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Effinger, Gary Effinger, Dough Effinger, James, Effinger, James Degaugh, Jeffery Lawson, Tyler Gregg and Austin Gray. Survivors include: Husband, Robert Gregg of Center. Son: Marty W. Gregg and wife Jackie of Center. Daughters: Tina Kim Grammer and husband Jamie of Center. Martha Juanita Rose and husband Keith of Huntington. Grandchildren: Toby Fleming, Jada Gregg, Jeremiah Gregg and Austin Gray. Sisters: Ann Peters and husband Bill of Flowerine Louisiana and Sherlene Cantrell of Conroe. Brothers: Robert Effinger and wife Laurie of Houston, Gary Effinger and wife Cindy of Conroe, Dough Effinger of Marble Falls, James Effinger and wife Debra of Plano. Stepmother: Peggy Cantrell of Center. Father in law and mother in law: Charles and Alma Gregg of Center. Brother in law: Wesley Gregg of Conroe. Special Friends: Jeanie Degaugh of Center and Joyce Hamm of Conroe. Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Mother: Dorthy Cantrell, Father: Travis Cantrell and Three Brothers: Riley Cantrell, Dicky Cantrell and William Travis Cantrell. Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm, Monday, January 30, 2006 at Watson and Son Funeral Home in Center.

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1/27/06

Gazella White Boothe
Hicks Mortuary and Singleton Funeral Home announces services for 94 year old, Gazella White Boothe, a native of Shelby County. Memorial services will be this afternoon at three o’clock, at All Faiths Chapel at Prairie View University. Funeral Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Saint Francis Episcopal Church at Prairie View A & M University. Among Mrs. Boothe’s survivors are three sisters, Eulalia Bonner and Odie Mae Garrett, both of Alabama, and Ovetta Pettie, of Brenham, and one brother, Cohron White, of Marshall.

Mary Ann Richards-Newman
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 77 year old, Mary Ann Richards-Newman, of Cushing. Services will be Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, at Garrison Funeral Home. Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be tomorrow (Saturday) evening from five until seven o’clock at Garrison funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the LifeCare Hospice, in Nacogdoches. Among Mrs. Newman’s survivors are her husband, D. H. Newman, of Cushing, one son, Earl Lee Newman, of Trinity, and two daughters, Kathy Lunsford, of Garrison, and Ludie Dees, of Cushing.

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1/26/06

Leon Bittick
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 86 year old, Leon Bittick, of Lufkin. Services will be this (Thursday) morning at 11 o’clock at Mangum Chapel. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery. Among Mr. Bittick’s survivors are his wife, Marie Coe Bittick, of Lufkin, his son, Tommy Bittick, of New Iberia, and one sister, Syble Bradshaw, of Kilgore.

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1/25/06

Ethel F. Piersall Prather
Ethel F. Piersall Prather, 90, of Mamou, Louisiana passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2006 in Center. Funeral Services, under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home, will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2006 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou, Louisiana with Father Bob Courville officiating. Interment to follow at New St. Ann’s Cemetery, also in Mamou, Louisiana. Survivors Include: Daughters: Judy Piersall Dupre & husband Gordon on Tenaha Janice Piersall Fontenot of Mamou, Louisiana Step-Daughters: Anna Lee Prather of Houma, Louisiana Linda Doucet of Mamou, Louisiana Step-Daughter-in-Law: Brenda Prather of Iota, Louisiana Brothers: Delton Fontenot of Houston, Texas Sisters: Ena Sliman of Eunice, Louisiana Loza Fontenot of Moss Bluff, Louisiana 4 Grandchildren 4 Great-Grandchildren 6 Step-Grandchildren 8 Step-Great-Grandchildren Preceded in death by her first husband, Gilbert Piersall; her second husband, Clyde Prather; and one daughter, Jane Piersall - Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at Ardoin Funeral Home of Mamou, Louisiana

Leon Bittick
Mangum Funeral Home announces services pending for 86 year old, Leon Bittick.

Mrs. Josie B. Jones
Percy Garner and Sons Funeral Home announces services for 89 year old, Mrs. Josie B. Jones, of San Augustine. Services will be Saturday afternoon at one o’clock, at Mount Horeb Baptist Church. Interment will be in Haley Bush Cemetery. A wake will be held Friday evening from seven until nine o’clock at Garner Chapel. Among Mrs. Jones’ survivors are two daughters, Vonzella Garner, of San Augustine, and Marva J. Roach, of Tyler, two sons, James A. Jones, of San Augustine, and Johnny D. Jones, of Tyler, and one brother, Otis Wade, of Tyler.

Alvin Lajayden Tayshawn Smith
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for four-month-old Alvin Lajayden Tayshawn Smith, of Center. Services will be Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, at Garner Mortuary Chapel. Interment will be in Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from noon until seven p.m. at Garner Chapel. Among Alvin Lajaden Tayshawn Smith’s survivors are his father and mother, Alvin Smith, Junior, of San Augustine and Maria Ratcliff, of Center, one sister, LaJade Ratcliff, of Center, his grandparents, Alvin Smith, Senior, of Center, and Shenet Edwards Smith, of San Augustine, and his great grandparents, Rubert Edwards, Junior, of San Augustine, Calvin Edwards, Macel Brock and Mozelle Smith, all of Center.

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1/24/06

Steven James
Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 40 year old, Steven James, of Baton Rouge, and a native of Hemphill. Graveside services will be tomorrow (Wednesday) at noon at Macedonia Cemetery. Among Mr. James’ survivors are his mother, Arma James, of Hemphill, two brothers, Timothy James, of Hemphill, and Donald James, of Nacogdoches, and three sisters, Mary Brown, of Arizona, and Linda and Ida James, both of Nacogdoches.

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1/23/06

Jerry Lynn Thompson
Jerry Lynn Thompson, 52, of Center, passed away Monday, January 23, 2006 in Nacogdoches. Jerry was born August 25, 1953 in Center, Texas to John Elvin and Lois Joplin Thompson. He was a residential contractor. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Pat Windham officiating. Interment to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. Pallbearers will be Marcus Thompson, Ron Graves, Gregg Brown, John Yarbrough, David Lilly and Robert Ellis. Survivors include: Sons: Sean Thompson of Huntsville and Patrick Thompson of Longview. Mother Lois Thompson of Center. Brother, John W. Thompson and wife Kay of Carthage. A number of nieces, nephews, cousins and host of friends. Preceded in death by father, John Elvin Thompson. Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm. Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Rowndie Ebert Holeman
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 58 year old, Rowndie Ebert Holeman, of Garrison. Services will be tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 11 o’clock, at First Baptist Church of Garrison. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be this (Monday) evening from six until eight o’clock, at Garrison Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to LifeCare Hospice, in Nacogdoches. Among Mr. Holeman’s survivors are his wife, Terrie Holeman, of Garrison, three sons, Shane, Troy and Travis Holeman, all three of Garrison, and his mother, Mary Ellen Holeman, of Nacogdoches.

Mrs. Josie B. Jones
Percy Garner and Sons Funeral Home announces pending services for 89 year old, Mrs. Josie B. Jones, of San Augustine.

Aaron "Son" Pitts
Hicks Mortuary announces services for 74 year old, Aaron “Son” Pitts, of Center. Services will be Thursday afternoon at one o’clock, at Saint John Baptist Church. Interment will be in Saint John Cemetery. Among Mr. Pitts’ survivors are his wife, Annie Mae Pitts, three sons, Lester, Jackie L. and James Pitts, five daughter, Sheila Wilson, Cassandra Pitts, LaTonya Pitts, Sophie Warren, and Kelly Watts, three brothers, James Robert Pitts, of Center, Travis Pitts, of California, and Tony Kindle, of Orange, and two sisters, Elma Christene, of Houston, and Corene Davis, of Center.

1/21/06

Jacky Covington
Jacky Covington, 70, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, January 20, 2006 in Shreveport. He was born September 14, 1935 in Shelby County, Texas to Alton E. Covington, Sr. and Ima Hairgrove Covington. Mr. Covington served in the US Army and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tenaha. Funeral Services will be at 2 pm on Monday, January 23, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Jody Hooper officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha, Texas. Pallbearers will be John Gray Sr. , John Gray Jr, Mike Baldwin, Sam Baldwin, Johnny Paxton, Dude Jones and Justin Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Griffin and James Gordon. Survivors Include: Sons, Jay Covington of Shreveport, Louisiana, Jody Covington & wife Summer of Joaquin. Daughter: Inee Cowdin and husband Son of Grand Cane, Louisiana. Grandchildren, Heidi Cowdin, Codi Cowdin, Harli Cowdin, Katie Covington, Madolyn Covington and Jacy Covington. Brother: James Covington of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mother of his children: Barbara Covington Dean of Bismark, Arkansas. Preceded in death by his parents & one son, Gregory Lynn Covington. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 9 pm Sunday, January 22, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

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1/20/06

Estell Ramey
Estell Ramey, 69, of Center, passed away Thursday, January 2006. Mrs. Ramey was born July 18, 1936 in Gilmer Texas to Joseph Marcus Eugene Smith and Vannie Estell Bennett Smith. She was a homemaker and loving wife to her husband, Billy for 55 years. Funeral Services will be Sunday, January 22, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas. Survivors Include: Husband, Billy Ramey of Center, Son, Jessie Ramey of Longview, Granddaughter, Stephanie Ramey and Zachary Peters of Longview, Grandsons, David Ramey & wife Emily of Longview, Michael Ramey of Longview, Sisters, Martha Etta Beavers & husband Clyde of Georgetown, Louisiana and Debra Smith of Longview. Brothers, Paul Eugene Smith & wife Sue of Houston, Joseph "J.W." Smith & wife Susan of Ontario, Canada.. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm Saturday, January 21, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Ernest Cary Askew
Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, in Groves, announces services for 92 year old, Ernest Cary Askew, of Port Arthur, who was born in Center. Burial will take place today (Friday) at one o’clock, at Clever Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Doretha Yarbrough
Taylor Funeral Home announces the passing of 74 year old, Doretha Yarbrough, of Garrison. Her body has been cremated. Among Ms. Yarbrough’s survivors are her son Roger Jordan, of Houston, three brothers, R. L. Keels, Kenneth Keels, and Gene Keels, all three of Terrell, one sister, Jo Ann Hargett, of Hockley, and a special friend, Tommie Methvin, of Timpson

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1/19/06

Reuben Jones
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 61 year old, Reuben Jones, of Dallas, originally from San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11 o’clock, at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, in Dallas. Interment will be in the D-F-W National Cemetery. Visitation will be held today at Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home in Dallas. Among Mr. Jones’ survivors are his wife, Mildred Jones, one son, Anthony Jones, one daughter, Sonya Jones, all three of Dallas, his mother and step-father, Birdie Mae Netherly-Moore, and D. L., of San Augustine, one brother, Frederick Moore, of Nacogdoches, and four sisters, Jennifer Empy and Mary Green, both of Dallas, Pamela Garret, of Mesquite, and Barbara Burrell, of The Colony.

Gladys Woods
Mangum Funeral Home announces the passing of 82 year old, Gladys Woods, of Center. There will be no services; her body has been cremated. Among Ms. Woods’ survivors is her daughter, Sheri Aitken, of Florida.

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1/18/06

Benny Grant
Benny Grant, Age 73, of Huxley, Tx. passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at his residence in Huxley. Memorial Services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, January 21, 2006 at Toledo Bend Baptist Church in Huxley. He was born July 15, 1932 to the late Forrest Grant & Sarah Neill Grant. He served in the military for 5 years and worked in civil service for the Federal Government for 38 years. He is survived by : Wife, Rita Grant of Huxley. Numerous Nieces and Friends. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

Mary Creech Boozer
Mary Creech Boozer, Age 96, formerly of Tyler, Passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2006 in Ft. Worth, Tx. She is a retired homemaker. Graveside services will be Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006 at 11 am at Shelbyville Cemetery. She is survived by Daughter: Mary Frizzell of Ft. Worth. Grandchildren: Lea Tipps, Sherry Hopson, Don Frizzell & Clyde Frizzell. 9 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren. Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas.

Lila Mae Jimmerson Schwartz
Lila Mae Jimmerson Schwartz, 80, of Dayton died Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, January 19, 2006 at the Kenefick Southern Baptist Church in Kenefick and graveside services to be held at 2 pm Friday, January 20, 2006, at the Old Center Cemetery in Center.

Visitation will be this (Wednesday) evening from five until nine o’clock, at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton and another visitation will be held Friday from nine a.m. until noon at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Services are under the direction of Pace Stancil Funeral Home of Dayton. Lila Mae was born January 31, 1925, in Joaquin to parents Dewey Ellen Ward Jimmerson and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 12 years. She was a homemaker, member of the Kenefick Southern Baptist Church, and enjoyed embroidery, quilting, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Schwartz was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Bobby G. Schwartz, son: Timothy Hooper, father in law, Richard Oiler, sister Nina Lee Lindsey, and brother, Dewey I. Jimmerson, . Among Mrs. Schwartz’s survivors are her daughter, Martha E. Burch, and husband Charles of Dayton, four sons, Bobby D. Schwartz, and wife Betty of Pearland, Ernie D. Schwartz, and wife Cathy of Texas City, Duane Hooper, and wife Renne of Houston, and Gerald G. Hooper, and wife Linda of Deer Park. Mother in law, Maxine Schwartz Oiler of Peoria, and two sisters, Irene Davis, of Joaquin, and Esther Burt, of San Angelo. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

John Henry "Heavey" Biggers
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 84 year old, John Henry “Heavy” Biggers, of Galveston, originally from San Augustine. Services will be Friday morning at 11 o’clock, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, in Galveston. Visitation will be tomorrow (Thursday) from four until eight p.m. at E. R. Johnson Mortuary, in Galveston. The Body will lie in state at Taylor Tabernacle in San Augustine on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. and interment will be in Thompson Cemetery, in Shelbyville. Among Mr. Biggers’ Survivors are one son, George Oliphant, of Houston, two daughters, Yvonne Montgomery, of Waco, and Johnnie Marie Pogue, of Philadelphia, one sister, Elizabeth Young, of Angleton, and one brother, Jerry Biggers, of Galveston.

Richard Maxey
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 94 year old, Richard Maxey, of San Augustine. Services will be Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, at Roberts Baptist Church. Interment will be in Roberts cemetery. A Wake will be held Friday night from seven until nine o’clock, at Garner Mortuary Chapel. Among Mr. Maxey’s survivors are his wife, Bertha J. Maxey, of San Augustine, one son, Richard Christopher Maxey, of Kountze, three daughters, Sallie Sigler, of Nacogdoches, Bertha Duffy, of San Augustine, and Annie Peters, of San Antonio, and one sister, Mary Ann Johnson, of San Augustine.

Mary Hewett
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 65 year old, Mary Hewett, of Houston. Services will be Saturday, at noon, at True Vine Baptist Church, in San Augustine. Interment will be in Rocky Mount Cemetery. Among Mrs. Hewett’s survivors are one son, Dexter Earl Hewett, of Houston, and her mother, Caroline Williams, of Houston.

Reuben Jones
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces pending services for 61 year old, Reuben Jones, of Dallas, originally from San Augustine. Mr. Jones is the son of Mrs. Birdie Mae Moore. Arrangements will be announced alter.

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1/17/06

Ernest Drue Mills
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 89 year old, Ernest Drue Mills, of San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Wednesday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden. Among Mr. Mills’ survivors is a sister, Ruth Ann, of Wisconsin.

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1/16/06

Charles L. Tindol
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 95 year old, Charles L. Tindol, of Center. Services will be this (Monday) morning at 10:30, at Mangum Chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Herman Cemetery. Among Mr. Tindol’s survivors are three daughters, Joyce Winfree, of San Antonio, Jeanie Opincar, of Oregon, and Carolyn Evans, of Center, two brothers, Chuck Tindol, and James “Jim” Tindol, of Center, and one sister, Mary Ann Tindol.

Clifford, Jenkins
Community Funeral Home of center, announces services for 83 year old, Clifford, Jenkins, of Tenaha. Services will be this (Monday) afternoon at one o’clock, at Friendship Bobo Church. Interment will be in Jenkins Memorial Cemetery. Among Mr. Jenkins’ survivors are his wife, Louisa Jenkins, of Tenaha, three sons, Rochester Jenkins, of Tenaha, Calvin Jenkins, California, and Willis Grace, of Oklahoma, and four daughters, Legatha Demings, of Joaquin, Rosie A. Drake, California, Vivian Patrick-LeBlanc, of California, and Barbara Sanchez, of Tenaha.

Gladys Bridges
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 99 year old, Gladys Bridges, of Center. Services will be tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10 o’clock, at First Christian Church. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be this (Monday) evening from six until nine o’clock. Among Ms. Bridges’ survivors is her daughter, Judy Rushing, of Center.

Thomas Glenn Eddins
Wyman Roberts announces pending services for 51 year old, Thomas Glenn Eddins, of Nacogdoches.

Richard Maxey
Garners and Sons Mortuary announces services for 94 year old, Richard Maxey, of San Augustine

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1/15/06

Essie Warr Stanfield
Essie Warr Stanfield, 90, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2006 in Center. She was born September 20, 1915 in the Aiken Community to Robert "Bob" Warr and Mattie Fountain Warr. Mrs. Stanfield was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She had been a member of the Order of The Eastern Star for over fifty years. Mrs. Stanfield was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, January 16, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Eddie Mahan, Bro. Lee Mahan and Bro. Gordon Vaugn officiating. Interment to follow at Salem Cemetery in Shelby County. Pallbearers will be Steve Stanfield, Adam Stanfield, Rodger Dale McClain, Kenneth Ray Stanfield, Sammy Mahan and Jerry Mahan. Honorary pallbearers will be Wesley Faubion, Bill Stanfield, Richard Stanfield, Keith Walker and Douglas Lamm. Survivors Include: Son: Robert Edwin Stanfield & wife Melissa of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Grandchildren: Carla Jena Meshell and husband Ernest of Center. Richard McGee of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Stever Stanfield and wife Molly of Concord, North Carolina, Adam Stanfield of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Leigh Anne Stanfield of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Great Grandchildren: Sasha Stefenko of Concord, North Carolina, Emma Stanfield of Concord, North Carolina, Wesley Faubion and wife Shana of Center, Jessica McKinney of Hull. Great Grandchildren: Kayden Michael Faubion of Center. Brother: Hooker Warr of Nacogdoches. Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by : Husband, Ernest Perry Stanfield, Daughter, Ernestine Stanfield, and Grandson, Vince Davila. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm Sunday, January 15, 2006 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Michael James Massey
Michael James Massey, 47, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2006 in Center. He was born September 27, 1958 in Nurnberg, Germany to J.B. Massey Jr. and Emma E. Becker Massey. Mr. Massey was a self employed truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith and loved outdoor sports, especially fishing and camping. Memorial services will be at 2 pm on Monday, January 16, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Rob Merriman officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Benny Serrano, Efrein Serrano, Jason Massey, Jack Massey, Keith Webb and Daniel O'Rear. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Serrano family at 386 CR 1548 Center, Texas 75935. Survivors Include: Wife Jeannie Serrano Massey, Daughter, Monica Massey of Lufkin, Sons, Jessie B. Massey of Nacogdoches, Stephen Serrano of Nacogdoches, Parents, Emma E. and J.B. Massey Jr. Brothers: Troy Massey and wife Betty of Center, Charles Massey and wife Vicki of Texarkana, Sisters: C.Sue Lamonte and husband Mark of Nacogdoches, Hazel Massey Molandes of Jefferson. Numerous nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Special Companion, his pet dog, Mava, Preceded in death by brother, Jack L. Massey of Center.

Etta Armstreet Risinger
Etta Armstreet Risinger, 97, of Patroon, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2006 in San Augustine. She was born July 26, 1908 in Shelby County, Texas to Jim Armstreet and Emma Denby Armstreet. Mrs Risinger was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a long time member of Dunnigan Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Calvin Hancock and Bro. Billy Windham officiating. Interment to follow at Dunnigan Cemetery in Shelby County. Pallbearers will be Glynn Hughes, Mark Hughes, Kyle Hughes, Mickey Smith, Stevie Smith, and Paul Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mrs. Risinger's great grandsons. Survivors include: Children: LaRea Hughes and husband O.D. Hughes of Longview, Robert Risinger and wife Betty of Patroon, Ruth Smith and husband Larmar of Patroon, Juanita Smith and husband Tommy of Pinland. Grandchildren: Glynn Hughes of Longview, Mark Hughes of Longview, Kyle Hughes of Longview, Cheryl Green of Dallas, Shelley Trump of Orange, Mickey Smith of Patroon, Stevie Smith of Joaquin, Terri Tompkins of Patroon, Paul Smith of Conroe and Aimee Johnson of Pineland. 32 Great Grandchildren and 10 Great Great Grandchildren. Brother in law: Benny Buckley of Orange, Sister in laws Ruth Armstreet of Orange, and Dorothy Armstreet of Texas City. Numerous nieces and nephews. A Host of Friends. Preceded in death by; husband Johnny Risinger, Two Grandchildren, James Royce Risinger and Thomas Richard Risinger. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm Monday, January 16, 2006 at Waston & Son Funeral Home in Center.

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1/13/06

Glen "J. P." Parks
Percy Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 50 year old, Jerry Glen “J.P.” Parks, of Nacogdoches. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at one o’clock, at True Vine Baptist Church, in San Augustine. Interment will be in Redland Cemetery. Visitation will be this (Friday) afternoon and evening from two until seven o’clock at Garner Mortuary Chapel. Among Mr. Parks’ survivors are one son, Jerry glen Parks, Junior, of Burkeville, three daughters, Keisha Davis, of San Augustine, and Nicole Parks and Aaliyaa Daniels, both of Nacogdoches, his father, Laurice Parks, of San Augustine, one sister, Barbara Ann Edwards, of San Augustine, and five brothers, Maurice Parks, of San Augustine, Vernon Parks and Billy Curl, both of Nacogdoches, and Steve and Darrett Parks, both of Shelbyville.

Dixie Rector
Hicks Mortuary announces pending services for 64 year old, Dixie Rector, of Center.

Thomas E. "Ted" Taylor Jr.
Taylor Funeral Home announces pending services for 80 year old, Thomas E. “Ted” Taylor, Junior, of Timpson.

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1/12/06

Berlin Dennis
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 64 year old, Berlin Dennis, of Center. Services will be Sunday afternoon at Saint John Baptist Church. Interment will be in Saint John Cemetery. Among Mr. Dennis’ survivors are two brothers, Billy Thomas, of Center, and Maxie Richard, of Lufkin, and two sisters, Nancy Robinson, of Houston, and Perillia White, of Shelbyville.

Clifford Jenkins
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 83 year old, Clifford Jenkins, of Tenaha. Services will be Monday afternoon at one o’clock, at Friendship Bobo Church. Interment will be in Jenkins Memorial Cemetery, in Tenaha. Among Mr. Jenkins’ survivors are his wife, Louisa Jenkins, of Tenaha, three sons, Rochester Jenkins, of Tenaha, Calvin Jenkins, California, and Willis Grace, of Oklahoma, and four daughters, Legatha Demings, of Joaquin, Rosie A. Drake, California, Vivian Patrick-LeBlanc, of California, and Barbara Sanchez, of Tenaha.

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1/9/06

Auvis Maudell Fleer
Taylor Funeral Home announces services were held yesterday (Sunday) for 83 year old, Auvis Maudell Fleer, of Timpson. Services and interment were at Corinth Cemetery. Among Ms. Fleer’s survivors are her son, William S. Fleer, of Washington, and her daughter, Alice Vaughn, of Timpson.

Bobby G. "Grandpa" Schwartz
Bobby G. "Grandpa" Schwartz, 75, of Dayton, died Sunday, January 8, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at the Kenefick Southern Baptist Church in Kenefick. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 9 pm. Monday at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Graveside services to be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at the Old Center Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held from 9 am to 12 pm, Wednesday, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Bobby was born March 28, 1930 in Harrisburg, Illinois to parents: Richard and Maxine Schwartz Oiler, a former resident of Center, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 12 years. He was a retired electrician foreman for Armco Steel of Greens Bayou, member and Deacon of the Kenefick Southern Baptist Church, and enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Schwartz was preceded in death by his father: Richard Oiler. Survivors:. Wife of 44 years: Lila M. Jimmerson Schwartz of Dayton. Daughter: Martha E. Burch and husband Charles of Dayton. Sons: Bobby D. Schwartz and wife Betty of Pearland. Ernie D. Schwartz and wife Cathy of Texas City, Duane Hooper and wife Rene of Houston, Gerald G. Hooper and wife Linda of Deer Park. Mother: Maxine Schwartz Oiler of Peoria, Illinois, Brother: Dean Hohimer of Pekin, Illinois, Sister: Barbara Clarkston of Pekin, Illinois, Kay Cataldo of Newport, Florida, Wanda Gray of Brandon, Illinois, Becky Moore of Pekin, Illinois. Also numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Fleta Kaufman Lincoln
Hicks Mortuary announces services for 83 year old, Fleta Kaufman Lincoln, of Shelbyville. Services will be Saturday afternoon at one o’clock at Carroll Chapel C-M-E. Interment will be in Carroll Chapel Cemetery. Among Ms. Lincoln’s survivors is one brother, C. D. Kaufman, of Shelbyville.

Tracy Lynn Ochoa
Tracy Lynn Ochoa, 37, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday January 6, 2006. She was born January 17, 1968 in Vivian, Louisiana to Rosalio Ochoa and Charlotte Iles Ochoa. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm Sunday, January 15, 2006 at Toledo Bend Baptist Mission in Huxley with Bro. Jack Forbes officiating. Among Ms. Ochoa’s survivors are one son, Zane Ochoa, her parents, Rosalio and Charlotte Ochoa, all three of Huxley, and one brother, Tony Ochoa, of Shreveport. Grandparents: Raymond and Mary Ellen Iles of Vivian, Louisiana. Also a number of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & Friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Discoveries Class at Smyrna Baptist Church, Huxley.

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1/6/06

Forrest Hailey
Forrest Hailey, 69, of Magee, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2006 in Center. He was born January 13, 1936 in Shelby County, Texas to James Hailey and I.O. Crawford Hailey. He served his country in the United States Military while enlisted in the Air Force. He was a Baptist by faith and member of Goshen Baptist Church. He worked many years and retired as a supervisor from Magna Tech Manufacturing Co. in Magee. Mr. Hailey also served as Sports Editor for the Magee Courier for many years, in following his love for sports he had served as umpire for MS Baseball for 50 years.
Funeral services will be held at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Magee Mississippi, 10am on Saturday, January 7, 2006. Interment to follow at Magee City Cemetery. Survivors Include: Wife, Geraldine Hailey of Magee, Mississippi, Son, Lance Haynes & wife Jessica of Magee, Mississippi, Grandson, Landon Hayes of Magee, Mississippi, Granddaughter, Addyson Hayes of Magee, Mississippi. Sisters, Lucille Davis of Timpson and Hester Hardy of Carthage. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Daughter, Lynn Hailey Brown, Brothers, Buck Hailey and Bill Hailey. Sister, Wanda Hailey, his mother and father in law Lester and Bessie Walker and one brother in law, Allen Herchenhan.

James Bruce Scarber
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 63 year old, James Bruce Scarber, of Mesquite, and formerly of Huxley. Graveside services will be today (Friday) at noon, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Among Mr. Scarber’s survivors are one son, James Scarber, of Mesquite, and one brother, Prentice Scarber, of Orange

Vera Louise Glaze Paxton
Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport announces services for 73 year old, Vera Louise Glaze Paxton, of Joaquin. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at two o’clock, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Interment will be in Wimberly Cemetery, in Huxley. Visitation will be this (Friday) evening from five until eight o’clock, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Among Ms. Paxton’s survivors are two sons, Harold Glenn Glaze, of Joaquin, and Johnny Wayne Glaze, of Center, two daughters, Kay Bates, of Joaquin, and Diane Wilkerson, of Atlanta, Texas, one sister, Avis Hanson, of Galloway, and two brothers, Tommy Parker, of Lufkin, and Johnny Parker, of Joaquin.

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1/5/06

Sebastian Carrier
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces services for 79 year old, Sebastian Carrier, of Center. Services will be Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel. A Rosary will be held tomorrow (Friday) evening beginning at seven o’clock, at Wyman Roberts Chapel. Interment will be in Liberty Hill Memorial Gardens. Among Mr. Carrier’s survivors are his wife, Carol Carrier, of Center, two sons, Ronald Carrier, of Marksville, Louisiana, and Donald Clark, of Houston, one daughter, Mary Hagler, of San Augustine, three brothers, Patrick, Rayland, and Norbert Carrier, and one sister, Mary Ann Hanks, all four of Louisiana.

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1/4/06

Gary Wilburn
Gary Wilburn, 59, of Joaquin, passed away January 3, 2006 in Houston. He was born September 14, 1946 in Shelby County, Texas to Walter Wilburn and Cynthia Payne Wilburn. Mr. Wilburn served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a helicopter crewman. He was a maintenance foreman at Fluor in Tatum and was of Baptist faith. Graveside services will be at 2 pm Friday, January 6, 2006 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Pallbearers will be Larry Hennigan, Jimmy Snider, Aubrey Wilson, Jeffery Wilburn, Ronald Wilburn and Tommy Spurlock. Survivors: Wife, Betty Hennigan Wilburn of Joaquin, Sons, Brad Wilburn & wife Kasi of Humble, Jon Wilburn & wife Mary of Channelview and Kerry Hinton of Baytown. Daughters, Angela Ridenour & husband J.W. of Humble, Melissa Wilburn of Splendora and Courtney Turner & husband Brett of Baytown. 7 Grandchildren. Sisters, Louise Wagstaff & husband Earl of Shelbyville, Judy Scarborough & husband Danny of Shelbyville. Brothers, Bobby Wilburn & wife Cora of Joaquin, Gerald Wilburn & wife Barbara of Orange, Price Wilburn & wife Donna of Center, and Elmer Ray Wilburn & wife Johnnie of Orange. Preceded in death by parents and an infant son. Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 9 pm, Thursday, January 5, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Mary Lucille Reed
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 62 year old, Mary Lucille Reed, of Center. Services will be Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, at East Hamilton Baptist Church. Interment will be in Brittain Creek Cemetery. Among Ms. Reed’s survivors are three sons, Melvin Jackson, of Lufkin, Tony Garrett, of Tenaha, and Eric Garrett, of Center, and three daughters, Gloria Garrett, of Center, Marvies Riggins, of Carthage, and Machell Hubbard, of Center.

C.J. Johnson
Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 62 year old, C. J. Johnson, of Center. Services will be Saturday afternoon at one o’clock, at Bennett Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Brittain Creek Cemetery. Among Mr. Johnson’s survivors are his mother, Ellawee Doll-Johnson, his wife, Gloria Nell Johnson, four daughters, Gloria Johnson and Kim Nobles, both of Center, and Brenda Johnson and Linda Cartwright, both of Shelbyville, and four sons, Jeffery Chumley, of Nacogdoches, Johnny Johnson, of San Augustine, and Lathan and Marcus Johnson, both of Center.

Harvey Leroy Hensley
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home announces pending memorial services for 86 year old, Harvey Leroy Hensley, Senior, of Broaddus. Among Mr. Hensley’s survivors are his wife, Helen Hensley, of Broaddus, one daughter, Rita Gregg, of Houston, and three sons, Harvey Hensley Junior, of Houston, Danny Hensley, of LaPorte, and Lonnie Hensley, of Huntingto

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1/3/06

Robert Dale Heatherly
Robert Dale Heatherly, 72, of Huxley passed away January 3, 2006. Funeral Services pending - Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Gary Wilburn

Gary Wilburn, 59, of Joaquin, passed away Jan. 3, 2006 in Houston. Mr. Wilburn is survived by his wife, Betty Wilburn. Funeral Services are pending - Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Maria Ramirez
Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 19 year old, Maria Ramirez, of Center. Services will be this (Tuesday) morning at 10 o’clock, at Iglesia Bautista Missonera Getsemani. Interment will follow at Neuville Cemetery. Among Ms. Ramirez’s survivors are her parents, Adan and Victoria Ramirez, of Center, four brothers, Fernando, Silvestre, Hermenejildo, and Adan Ramirez, Junior, all of Center, and her grandparents, Sivestre Ramirez and Amalia Cruz, both of Mexico.

Ronny Snelson
Garrison Funeral Home announces services for 55 year old, Ronny Snelson, of Garrison. Services will be tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at two o’clock at Garrison Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be this (Tuesday) evening from five until seven o’clock, at Garrison Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hospice of Deep East Texas or to Cold Springs Cemetery. Among Mr. Snelson’s survivors are his wife, Janice Snelson, of Garrison, two sons, Jerry and Chad Snelson, both of Garrison, and four sisters, Patsy Hilton, of Ruston, Louisiana, Gale Young, of Avinger, Patricia Edgar, of Tennessee, and LeAnn Shull, of Nacogdoches.

Anzie "Nanny" Hough Baker
Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 94 year old, Anzie “Nanny” Hough Baker, of Timpson. Services will be tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at three o’clock at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Caledonia Cemetery, in Rusk County. Visitation will be this (Tuesday) evening from six until eight o’clock. Among Ms. Baker’s survivors are one son, R. K. Hough, of Lake Murvaul, and two daughters, Geneva Hutto, and Linda Weaver, both of Timpson.

Helen Elaine Perley
Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 64 year old, Helen Elaine Perley, of Garrison. Services will be Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Caledonia Cemetery, in Rusk County. Visitation will be tomorrow (Wednesday) from four until nine p.m. Among Ms. Perley’s survivors are two sons, Ronnie Perley, of California, and Andrew Perley, of Nacogdoches, and a special friend, Marvin Hardin, of Garrison.

Lakendrick Tyrell Yarbrough
Community Funeral Home of Timpson announces services for 15 year old, Lakendrick Tyrell Yarbrough, of Timpson. Services will be Thursday afternoon at one o’clock, at First Assembly of God Church in Timpson. Interment will be in Mount Mariah Cemetery, in Timpson. Among Lakendrick Yarbrough’s survivors are his father, Kenneth Yarbrough, of Nacogdoches, his mother and stepfather, Vickie and Everick Brinson, of Timpson, four brothers, DeEverick Brinson, of Timpson, JaKeithin Yarbrough, of Longview, and Camron and DeAndre Yarbrough, both of Nacogdoches, and one sister, TaKina Yarbrough, of Timpson.

Mary Lucille Reed
Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending services for 62 year old, Mary Lucille Reed, of Center.

C. J. Johnson
Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending services for 62 year old, C. J. Johnson, of Center.

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1/1/06

Gaye Leggett Neel
Gaye Leggett Neel, Age, 84, of College Station, formerly of Joaquin passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2005 in Bryan, Texas. Services will be 3 pm Monday, January 2, 2006 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin with Dr. Phillip Mclarty officiating. Visitation will be Sunday January 1, 2006 at 2 pm until 9 pm at Mangum Funeral Home. She was born December 4, 1921, in Ashton, Texas to Stewart & Cannie Leggett. She is preceded in death by : Father, Stewart Leggett, Mother, Cannie Leggett, Brother, Ray Leggett, Brother, J.C. Leggett, Husband, Marion Everett Neel Sr. and Daughter, Dolorus Beddoe. She is survived by Sister: Joan (Leggett) Dickerson. Sons: Marion Everett Neel Jr. & Wife Sammie of College Station, William Stewart Neel & Wife Debbie of Austin. Son in law: Bob Beddoe of College Station. Grandchildren: Jennifer Neel, JoAnna Knickerbocker, Leslie Neel, and Joe Beddoe. Great Grandchildren: Marcus Knickerbocker & Mason Neel. Pallbearers: Dennis Leggett, Joe Leggett, Bob Dickerson, Bob Plummber, John Garmany & Waynn Bentley.

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