01/31/07

Mary Jones - Mangum Funeral Home announced Services pending for Mary Jones of San Augustine.

01/30/07

Clifford Lowe, 71, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at a Center nursing home. He was born April 15, 1935 in Joaquin to Sylvester Lowe and Thelma Walker Lowe. Mr. Lowe was a member of Jackson Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Survivors include:

Brother and faithful caregiver, Douglas Kenneth Lowe of Joaquin

Brother, Richard Lowe and wife, Adeane of Joaquin

Sister, Mary Dunn of Burleson

Brother, Edward Lowe and wife, Glenda

Brother, Jerry Lowe and wife of Margaret of Logansport

Sister, Merle Howard and husband John of Center

11 Nieces, 4 Nephews

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

01/27/07

Huey P. Barton, 71, of Winnsboro, passed away Friday, January 26, 2007 at his home in Winnsboro. Mr. Barton was born on April 3, 1935 in the Patroon Community to Shafter Barton and Clara Roe Barton. He served his country in the U S Marine Corps during the Korean War. Mr. Barton was a member of the Winnsboro Mansonic Lodge. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 29, 2007 at Old Home Baptist Church with Bro. Sam Roe officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Home Cemetery.

Survivors include:
Wife, Shirley Barton of Winnsboro. Sons, Mike Barton and wife, Misty of Winnsboro and Gregg Barton of Winnsboro.
Grandchildren: Bart Barton, Joshua Barton, Maria Barton, Kendell Hill and Keaton Hargett all of Winnsboro.
Great Grandchild: Angel Michelle Barton of Winnsboro.
Brother-in-law: Harvey Bryan of Center.
Numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by: Partents, Shafter and Clara Barton, Brothers, Bud Barton and Elzie Barton and Sister, Estelle Bryant.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home.

01/25/07

Richard Allen Fancher, 53, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007. He was born February 8, 1953 in Houston to Allen Earl and Jackie McSwain Fancher. Mr. Fancher was a member of McClelland Baptist Church and was in the US Navy.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, 2:00 P.M., January 28, 2007 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Chris Collins and Bro. Chris Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County.

Survivors include:

Wife, Jenny Lawson Fancher of Center

Daughters:

Sunshine Kibbe & husband J.P. of Nederland

Brandy Ray Fortney & husband Eric of Taylor

Son:

Glenn Allen Ray of Center

Grandchildren:

Kane Kibbe, Michael Ray, Kendal Ray, Kyle Smith and Cameron Fortney

Mother, Jackie Fancher of Timpson

Brothers:

Tim Fancher & wife Radonna of Lufkin

Scott Fancher & wife Nancy of Terrell

Sisters:

Sandra Maloy & husband Tim of Joaquin

Katherine Carrington & husband Bubba of Timpson

Mother-in-Law, Wynnell Lawson of Center

Brother-in-Law, Jerry Lawson of Center

Sister-in-Law, Janet Wilson & husband Red of Center

Special Uncle, Joe McSwain

Also a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by:

Father, Allen Earl Fancher

Father-in-Law, Glenn Hobson Lawson

Grandmother, Cora McSwain

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

01/23/07

Ann Samford, 80, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Green Acres Nursing Home.

Graveside Services will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday January 25, 2007 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Bro. Greg Megill.

Visitation will be Wednesday January 24, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born November 28, 1926 to John and Gladys Mitchell Mooseberg. She worked for Farmers State Bank in the bookkeeping dept. for 35 years and she owned and operated Samford's Grocery on Nacogdoches St. here in Center with her husband Clarence Ford Samford for many years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents John & Gladys Mooseberg, her husband Clarence Ford Samford and her brother, Berry Mooseberg

She is survived by:

One Sister:

Jean Alexander & husband Al of Dallas, TX

Nieces & Nephews:

Barbara & Jerry Pinkston of Center

C.A. & Connie Samford of Denton, TX

Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law:

Ben & Bette Samford of Center

William & Janell Samford of Center

Great Nephews:

Ryan & Jordan Pinkston of Center

Benjamin Samford of Denton

Numerous other Nieces, Nephews, Relatives & Friends
In Lieu of Flower the family has requested that donations be made to the First United Methodist Church for the Methodist Childrens Home.

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

Alma McSwain - 95, of Center, passed away Monday January 22, 2007 at Holiday Nursing Home. Services will be 1 pm, Thursday January 25, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday January 25, 2007 from 11 am until services time.

She was born on January 15, 1912 to Henry and Virginia White.

She is preceded in death by partents Henry and Virginia White, husband Samuel leon McSwain, 4 Brothers, hendricks White, A.V. White, E.C. White and Bill White. Sister- Emily Burns, 2 Great Grandchildren Kalika and Lalana Beth.

Her survivors include:

Son: Aubie Jean McSwain and wife Joyce of Center.
Daughter: Jacqulyn Powdrill and late husband L.V. "Pete" Powdrill of Mooringsport, La.
Daughter: Bedy Jo Williams and husband Dan of Woodville
Daughter: LaNell Dykes and husband Joe of Center.

Grandchildren:
Toby McSwain and wife Lisa of Houston, Tx.
Nevett Henry McSwain of Tyler
Laura Hill and husband Johnny of Fenton, Missouri
Daryl McSwain and wife Shannon of Center
Brenda Ward and husband Ronnie of Billings, Montana
Toni Jean Andrews and husband Milt of Ruston, La.
Joni Jean Stuart of Bossier City, La.
Kim Kelly Powdrill of Doyline, La.
Marilyn Creamer and husband Greg of Beaumont, Tx.
Pam Beard and husband Danny of Beaumont, Tx.
Robbie Molandes and wife Laurie of Vidor, Tx.
Jad Dykes of ALbuqerque, NM
Leon Dykes and wife Jennifer of Center
Sister- Eola Allen of Cushing, Tx.
22 Great Grandchildren
7 Great Great Grandchildren

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

01/22/07

Wayne Smith - Mangum Funeral Home announces pending services for 61 year old, Wayne Smith, of Pflugerville.
Among Mr. Smith’s survivors are his wife, Mollie Spears, of Pflugerville, and one son, Colby Smith, of Pflugerville.

Mary O' Ross - Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces pending services for 95 year old, Mary O’ Ross, of Center.

01/21/07

John William Moore, 88, passed away January 21, 2007 at his home in Shelbyville.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday January 23, 2007 at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Shelbyville with Bro. Ray Eastridge officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday January 22, 2007 from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home

He was born May 13, 1918 in Noble, Louisiana to Bill and Pearl Anderson Moore. He worked for Tyson Foods for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents Bill & Pearl Moore, brother Allen Moore, 4-sisters Dorothy Parker, Maxine Douzat, Claudia Miller, and Jeanette Raimond

He is survived by:

Wife of 62 years:

Fronie Moore of Shelbyville

Daughter and Son-in-law:

Shirley & Ski Koltonski of Shelbyville

4 Grandsons
John Koltonski & wife Summer of Shelbyville

Matt Koltonski & wife Crystal of Center

Chris Koltonski of Shelbyville

Cade Koltonski of Shelbyville

Brother
Waymon Moore of Shelbyville

2 Sisters:

Verna Snider of Center

Syble Jernigan of Shelbyville

Sister-in-law:

Gloria Moore of Shelbyville

Numerous Nieces & Nephews
Pallbearers:

George Warren Tommy Cox Howard Davis Lynn Davis

Jerry Raymond Lynn Raymond

Honorary Pallbearers: Prentice Hendricks Jerry Lynch James Shofner

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

Ms. Floreed Brittain, age, 100 of Center, Texas. She passed away Saturday,Jan. 20, 2007 at Green Acres Nursing Home.

Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday January 23,2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Sam Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday January 22, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was a charter member of the Folsom Chapel Baptist Church and was

Sisters-in-law:

Virginia Brittain of Center

Rose Brittain of Bossier City, LA

Nephews:

T.W. (Theron) Brittain of Ben Wheeler, TX

Henry Miller of Center

G.E. (Corky) Brittain of Lake Charles, LA

Marty Ray Brittain Jr. of Center

Johnny Brittain of Bossier City, LA

Melvin Emmon

Nieces:

Ola Belle Metcalf of Port Neches, TX

Brooksie Miller Lipscomb of Center

Vera Mae Miller of Center

Bernice Brittain Brown of Kinder, LA

Mavis Brittain Peyton of Rosharon, TX

Kathy Brittain Canady of Carmel, Indiana

Donna Brittain Fisher of Pueblo, Colorado

Janet Brittain Holloway of Center

Sandra Brittain Landrum of Spring, TX

Norma Brittain Terry of Baltimore, Maryland

Sherry Brittain Thompson

Sharon Brittain

As well as numerous great nieces and nephews from the east to the west coasts of the United States and very special friends

Jean and Robert Reeves of Center

Wanzi and Sam Wheeler of Center

Predeceased by:

Father and mother, James Brittain and Nancy Buckley Brittain

Brothers:

Tyre H. Brittain and wife Vera Green Brittain

Jack Brittain and wife Rachel Childs Brittain

A. H. (Tooch) Brittain and wife Lillie Brittain

Marty Ray (Gabe) Brittain, Sr.

Raymond Brittain and Hilliard Brittain

Weaver Brittain and wife Nina Brittain

Alford Brittain and wife Ola Brittain

Sisters:

Margaret Metcalf and husband Hartley Metcalf

Nancy Enmon and husband Beaurette Enmon

Willie Miller and husband Carrol Miller

Beulah Dockens and husband

Martha McDonald and husband

Nephews:

O'Bryane Brittain Calvin Miller Monroe Brittain Thurman Brittain Travis Metcalf

James Arnold Metcalf Clyde Enmon A. Darrell Brittain

Nieces: Nona Metcalf Beatrice Ward Ginger Brittain Duncan

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

Rosine Melton Pinkston - (Submitted by Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas) Graveside service for Rosine Melton Pinkston, 83, of Rosenberg, will be held at 1 p m Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Bethel Cemetery in Appleby.

Rosine Melton Pinkston was born September 11, 1923 in Appleby, Texas and died as a result of complications of a stroke which occurred January 13th,. She was the daughter of William B. Melton and Rosa Belle Blacksher Melton and grew up on their farm north of Appleby. Rosine completed high school in Appleby and late graduated from Stephen F. Austin University in 1944 with a degree in Home Economics. She taught school briefly in Shelbyville and married William R. Pinkston of Center upon his return from service in World War II. He preceded her in death March 30, 1999. She is survived by a daughter Martha Kilpatrick and son in law Gary Kilpatrick, sons, John Pinkston, Tom Pinkston and daughter in law Maria Pinkston, 3 grandchildren and many loving relatives.

Rosine and Bill built their lives together in the Houston area after the war, living there for nearly forty years. They retired in 1989 and lived the remainder of their years together in Rosenberg, Texas. Rosine was an accomplished homemaker. She was an excellent cook and loved to sew. She took great interest in coin collecting, bird watching and genealogy. In her latter years she remained interested in all of these things and became an avid sports fan. Her children and friends were continually amazed by her generous and kind heart and the loving attention and thoughtfulness she brought to life. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, James Vard, Joe, George Travis, Rosser and Kenner Melton: Sisters, Laura Melton Trawick and Fannie Lucille Melton.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Saturday at the funeral home.

Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors

Billy McCurry, 73, passed away in La Porte, Texas.

Graveside services will be held 3 p m Monday, January 22, 2007 at Sand Hill Cemetery.

Preceded in death by his parents Chessie and Susie McCurry.

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

Winnie Raymond, 87 of Orange, Texas passed away Friday January 19, 2007 at Canton Health Care Center in Canton (where she had moved due to Hurricane Rita evacuation).

Services will be 2 p m Tuesday January 23, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be Monday, January 22, 2007 from 5 pm until 9 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born February 3, 1919 to John and Mattie Lee Rogers Hutto. She was retired from Southland Corporation where she managed Seven Eleven Stores. She was an avid 42 domino player and she enjoyed old classic country music. She was a member of McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Orange, Texas. She was a wonderful cook.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mattie Hutto, 2 brothers, Walter Hutto and Edward Hutto, 3 sisters, Etoile Trout, Annie Johnson and Addie Mae Johnson.

She is survived by: 5 Children: Joan Dean and husband Orville of Springtown, Tx., Wayne Johnson and wife Lois of Bridge City, Tx. , Virginia Williams and husband, Harold of Orange, Tx., Norma Benuit and husband, Michael of Canton, Tx., John C. Raymond and wife Joy of Brandon Manitaba, Canada.

Grandchildren: Mona Lindsey and husband Craig, Jeffrey Johnson, Russell Dean and wife, Robin, Gina McCoy and husband Jon, Kenneth Gage and wife Lindsey, Leigh Ann O'Brien and husband Tim.

Great Grandchildren: Ross Lindsey, Ryan Dean, Joshua Johnson, Alecia, J.C., and Kaitlyn McCoy.

Sister: Lois Penny and husband Del of Hooks, Tx. Brother: Don Hutto and wife Kathy of Hallsville.

Pallbearers: Kenneth Gage, Russell Dean, Ross Lindsey, J.C. McCoy, Craig Lindsey, Joshua Johnson, Jeffrey Johnson and Ryan Dean.

Honorary Pallbearer: Grady McKorcle.

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

01/19/07

Faye Peddy, of Tenaha, passed away January 19, 2007 in Tyler. She is survided by her husband, Julian Peddy, of Tenaha. Additional survivors and service information to follow.

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

01/18/07

LaJuan Still Kay, 70 of Huxley, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2007, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. LaJuan was born April 16, 1936, in Huxley, Texas, the daughter of Harry and Lucille Still. She is preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Lisa, her parents, and bothers Jack and Michael Still.

She is survived by her soul mate, best friend, and the love of her life through 50 years of marriage, husband Bill. Bill and Lajuan were high school sweethearts and the love they shared was an inspiration to all their family and friends. She leaves behind her son Marty and his wife Renee'. The overwhelming mother's love she carried in her heart for Marty was evident in her eyes and her voice each time she spoke of him. She was extremely proud of the man and father he had become. LaJuan is also survived by three beloved and adored grandchildren, Sarah, Mason and Mathew. Each phone call or visit, each smile and hug by them was priceless gift to her by her very own angels.Friends and family were familiar with LaJuan's angel collection, but now she has been called home to join God's angels and one very special angel, her daughter Lisa, to be ever present with the Lord.

LaJuan is also survived by her brother Jerry and his wife Sandy of Houston, her sister, Judy Partin of Nacogdoches, Sister in law, Deanna Still of Nacogdoches and Sue Still of Center, as well as several nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

LaJuan worked for the Federal Reserve Bank in Houston for 26 years before retirement. She was a member of Lydia Baptist Church in Huxley. One of the hardest things LaJuan dealt with throughout her illness was her inablility to atten church every Sunday to hear Brother Luke Garrett preach God's Word and to see her church family.

The family will recieve friends beginning at 5 pm until 7 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home with Brother Luke Garrett and Bro. W.W. Permenter officiating. burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery in Houston, Texas at 1 pm Monday, January 22, 2007. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be sent to LifeCare Hospice, 320 North Street, Suite 301, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961, or a charity of your choice, in honor of LaJuan.

Your soul has left us but your spirit will live on. You are resting now, fully healed and that alone will give us comfort. We will never forget your love, your humor or the sparkle in your blue eyes.

01/17/07

Elmira Williams - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 83 year old, Elmira Williams, of Joaquin. Services are Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at Community Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Gary.

Among Mrs. Williams' survivors is a nephew, Frankie Cooper, of Joaquin.

Mary Jean Shepherd - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 52 year old, Mrs. Mary Jean Shepherd, of Nacogdoches and formerly of Tenaha. Services are Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at Benford Chapel Baptist Church, in Tenaha. Interment will be in Saint John Cemetery. Visitation is Friday night from seven until nine o'clock at Benford Chapel Baptist Church.

Among Mrs. Shepherd's survivors are her husband, Emerson Shepherd, of Nacogdoches, four daughters, Lar Zandra Matlock, of Carthage, Nicole Perry, of Tenaha, Sharee Goodwin, of Tenaha, and Valeria Brooks, of Shreveport, one son, Derrick Brooks, of Karnack, and one brother, Reverend Leroy Moore, of Tenaha.

Richard Lee Adams - Mangum Funeral Home announces services for 50 year old, Richard Lee Rhoden Adams, of Timpson. No services are planned at this time. Family has requested that his body be sent for cremation, a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Among Mr. Adams' survivors are his mother, Dana Reed Rhoden Adams, of Timpson, his father, Roland Rhoden, of Willis, brother, James Allen Rhoden, of League City, and one sister, Sherry Rhoden Ragsdale, of Timpson.

Maurene Applebury age 101 of Center (formerly of the McClelland Community) passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Services will be:

2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2007 at McClelland Church with Bro. Chris Collins officiating, burial will follow in McClelland Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born May 10, 1905 in Joaquin, Texas to parents, William Frank & Lavada Walker Talley. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 husbands, Thomas H. Killen & Henry Appleberry and son, Earl L. Killen. She is also preceded in death by 11 Siblings.

She is survived by a special Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law: Bert & Dr. Mary Appleberry of Nacogdoches.

Many Nieces and Nephews

The family wishes to thank the staff of Pine Grove Nursing Home for their care during her residency and illness.

Services were under the direction of

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

01/15/07

Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending services for 85 year old, Elmira Williams, of Joaquin.

Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending services for 52 year old, Mary Jean Shepherd, of Nacogdoches and formerly of Tenaha.

01/13/07

Wayne Samford, 65, of Center, passed away Friday January 12, 2007 at his home after a sudden illness.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday January 17, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating, burial will follow at Newburn Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday January 16, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

He was born March 30, 1941 to Kelton H. and Addie Mae Pleasant Samford. He owned and operated Samford's Texaco Station here in Center for a number of years.

He is preceded in death by his parents Kelton and Addie Mae Samford

He is survived by:
Son, Robert Samford of Center

Daughter, Kristy Consford of Shelbyville

Daughter, Jennifer Raymond & husband J.B. of Center

Son, Stacey Samford & wife Teresa of Center

Son, Pete Owens & wife Denise of Center

Grandchildren
Tristan & Emma Samford

Blayne, Macee & Madison Consford,

McKynzie Bush & Justin Raymond

Kolby, Kelsey, Karson, & Kamdon Owens

Sister:
Peggy Midkiff & husband Spencer of Center

2 Nieces, Tammy Wells and Kerri Bonner

Nephew, Mitchell Midkiff

Numerous Cousins & Friends
Pallbearers:
Joe Jackson, Chris Pleasant,Adam Pleasant, Otis Pleasant,Tommy McMachon, Leon Pleasant

Honorary Pallbearers:

James Pratt, Robert Samford, Jerald Hughes

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

Douglas James Westerfield, 57 of Joaquin died Friday, January 12, 2007 at his residence. He was born March 16, 1949 in Galena park to James Edwin Westerfield and Mertie Mae Bonner Westerfield. Mr. Westerfield was a former employee of Center I.D.S. and Fred Hudson KC True Value Hardware. He was a member of the Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin. Mr. Westerfield served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Monday, January 15, 2007 at Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin with Bro. Lawrence Thompson and Bro. Sam Glover officiating. Interment will follow in the Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Surviving include: Wife, Cindy Westerfield of Joaquin. Daughter, LeeAnn Hightower of Joaquin.

Grandchildren: Crystal Westerfield of Joaquin, Aaron Gordon of Shephard and Courtney Gordon of Shephard.
Parents, Mert and James Westerfield of Joaquin. Sister, Margaret and Don Quartel of Plano, Sister in law, Betty Kucera of Brazoria, Three Nieces and One Nephew.

Numerous Other Relatives and a Host of Friends.

Visitation will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

Mike Marshall - Mangum Funeral Home reports that funeral services for MIke Marshall, 47 of Jasper, will be at 2 pm Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 pm. Saturday, January 13, 2007. He died January 11, 2007 at palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine.

A native and longtime Jasper resident, he was a former resident of Tenaha, Texas where he was a member of Ramah Baptist Church and the Tenaha Masonic Lodge. A truck driver, he worked with Bobby Biscamp and Whitton Trucking for many years. A former bull rider, he enjoyed rodeo, especially the bull riding. He like to ride 4-wheelers in the mud and watch wrestling.

Survivors include his parents Link and Geneva Marshall of Jasper, on son Michael Lane Marshall of Tenaha, two daughters, Angel DuCroz and Jessica Marshall White, both of Tenaha, brother Kenneth marshall of Elkhart, Texas, sister in law Dianne Cansler of Jasper, three grandchildren. Jaden Washinton, Jordon Marshall and Joshua White, Jr. He is also survived by his fiancee Rhonda Miller of Newton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clayborn W. Marshall.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 212 Gene Stamford Dr., Lufkin, Texas 75904

Services are under the direction of Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper.

01/12/07

Frances Holland Moore age 87 of San Augustine formerly of Midlothian, Texas passed away Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Shelby Regional Hospital.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Dock Lazarine officiating and burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery.

Visitation will be Saturday January 13, 2007 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. At Mangum Funeral Home.

Mrs. Moore was born September 16, 1919 in Midlothian, Texas to Parents, Emory Issac & Mary Kate (Jones) Holland. She was a homemaker and housewife.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles Ray Moore.

She is survived by: Daughter, Mary Kathryn Abernathy of San Augustine

Granddaughters: Edie & Larry Miller of Center

Jackie Hill of Midlothian

Grandson:

Ethan Abernathy of Midlothian

6 Great Grandchildren:

Jennafer Porter, Ryan Miller and Parrish Miller of Center

Stan Abernathy of Glenrose, Texas

Joe Kliment and Elisabeth Hill of Midlothian

Brother, Bryant Holland of Colorado Springs, CO

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

01/11/07

Etta Ruth Sneed, Community Funeral Home announces services for 54 year old, Etta Ruth Sneed, of Center. Services are Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at Saint Paul Baptist Church. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery.

Among Ms. Sneed's survivors are one daughter, Lonzetta Sneed, of Center, one sister, Polly Ann Patton, of Center, and four brothers, Darryl, Willie, Leroy and James Sneed, all four of Houston.

01/10/07

Hugh O. Gamble - 73, of Center, passed away January 10, 2007. He was born January 29, 1933 in San Augustine to Sam Houston Gamble and Jackie Estes Gamble. Mr. Gamble was a Sergeant in the U S Army and a member or Hillcrest Baptist Church. He was a retired local manager from Entex Gas.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday, January 12, 2007 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Henry Hughes and Rev. Gordon Vaughn officiating.

Survivors include:
Wife, Louise Gamble of Center, Son, Stephen Gamble and wife Cindy of Shelbyville. Grandchildren, Cameron McElroy, Colin McElroy, Kristen Fitzgerald and Matthew gamble. Great Grandson, Ethan McElroy.
Sisters: Verline Stewart and husband Gerald of San Augustine and Merline Boozer and husband Johnny "Red" of Orange.

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

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm, Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

01/09/07

Angelo Mulla, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away January 9, 2007 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born July 18, 1926 in Houston to Angelo Joseph Mulla and Katherine Lima Mulla. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the St. Theresa Choir and St. Theresa Catholic Church. Mr. Mulla was retired from the Navy after 25 years of service.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, January 12, 2007 at the St. Theresa Catholic Church in Center. Interment will follow at Mulla Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be the Knights of Columbus.

Honorary pallbearers will be Vincent DiVerdi, Ski Koltonski, Jeremy Bittick, Glynn Bittick, Bill Moler and Richard Clinton.

Survivors include:

Wife, Janie Bittick Mulla of Shelbyville

Sons:

David Mulla & wife Donna of Vancouver, Washington, Raymond Mulla & wife Jody of Houston

Daughters:

Margaret "Maggie" Bowden & husband Tim of Joaquin, Terri Gray & husband Jason of Joaquin

Stepsons:

Quintin Smith of Michigan, Shaun Smith of Kansas, Justin Smith of Austin

Stepdaughters:

Marla Ogden of Center, Elizabeth Kilpatrick of Spring

Sisters:

Johanna Smith of Lake Jackson, Saveria Partain of Houston, Patricia Stegent of Houston, Theresa Semilion of Houston, Rosemary Sydlick of Houston and Elizabeth Mulla of Houston

Brothers:

Vincent Mulla of Houston and Joseph Mulla of Gary

Grandchildren:

Jason Mulla & wife Patty of Honduras, Cody Mulla & wife Hannah of Houston, Angela Bowden of Joaquin, Tim Bowden, II of Irvine, California, Kristi Mulla of Vancouver, Washington and Kerri Hersel and husband Tyler of Mollola, Oregon.

Great Grandchildren: Ian Bowden, Jadon Hersel and Hailey March

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Angelo Joseph Mulla and Katherine Rose Lima Mulla

First Wife, Margie Walker Mulla
Great Granddaughter, Sophia Mulla

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 11, 2007, with Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Nancy Jane Mancil "Flup" Bailey, 71, Nancy Jane Mancil "Flup" Bailey, 71, of Center, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2007. She was born September 28, 1935 to Noel Mancil and Josie Renfro Mancil. Nancy was a Christian homemaker. She loved her music and playing the French harp on Ms. Mattie Dellinger's party line. She was a member of Neuville Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Jack Forbis officiating. Interment will follow at Neuville Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be John Mancil, Cody Brown, John Parks, Jody Windham, Herman Ramirez and Scott Watson. Honorary pallbearer will be Regie Brown.

Survivors include:

Husband of 31 years, Hughy Gene Bailey of Center

Son, Jimmy Dale Bailey of Nacogdoches

Sisters:

Earline Mancil of Bronson

Merline Byley of Breckinridge

Mother-in-Law & Father-in-Law, J. Hugh & Johnny Bailey

Special Friends:

Julienne Hughes, Stephanie Hutto, Daisey Mae and Bo Jones, Jeanie Amburn, Barbara and Billy Amburn the Jimmy Parks Family, Charles Bagget and Ronnie and Burrell Williams.

Also a host of other friends and relatives.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Noel Mancil and Josie Renfro Mancil

Brothers, William Mancil, Rod Mancil and Johnny James Mancil

Visitation will begin at 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Samuel James Allen, 58, of Nacogdoches, passed away January 6, 2007 at his home. He was born April 7, 1948 in San Francisco, California to James Sydney Allen and Mary Frances Edwards Allen. Sam loved music, children, and played the guitar and piano. He was of the Baptist Faith and served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Saint's Rest Cemetery in Nacogdoches. Honorary pallbearers will be James Colwell, Sr., Douglas Windham, Clarence Stockton, Rayford Fountain and James Colwell, Jr.

Survivors include:

Sisters:

Jane L. Allen of Nacogdoches

Cindy Lynch of Galveston

Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, James Sydney Allen and Mary Frances Edwards Allen

Brother, Harry Allen

01/08/07

Patsy Treanor, 73, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2007 at her home in Joaquin, Texas.

Services will be 10 am Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at First Baptist Church Haslam with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating, burial to follow at Haven of Memories Cemetery in Canton, Texas.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2007 from 3 pm until 8 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She won many awards across the state, raising and breeding exotic birds.

She was born January 23, 1933 to Harry and Bernice Hughes Mosley.

She is survived by Daughter: Rhonda Moore and husband J. D. of Joaquin., Son, Lawrence Bass of Gloster, La. , Sister, Judy Koch of Burnet, Texas and Ginger Sellers and husband Ben of Missouri City, Texas.

In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to the American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.

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

01/07/07

Ruth Earlene "Patty" Jernigan, 76, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. One of four children, she was born September 26, 1930 in Houston to E. B. and Minnie Inez Taylor Samford. She and her husband, Joe, moved to Center in 1970 with their five children. Patty was a devoted christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of McClelland Community Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Arvie Jernigan and Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Gene Akridge, Ronnie Gragg, Justin Spraggins, David Sigler, Bryan Slcum, Jimbo Akridge, Tim Hopkins, Cory Collins, Blaine Tapley and C.P. Griffith.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Brian Chase, Jimmy Faulkner, Jeff Bridwell and Billy Don Hughes.

Survivors include:
Husband of 53 years, Joe Neal Jernigan of Center
Daughters:
Zandra Akridge & husband Gene of Nacogdoches
Debbi Gragg & husband Ronnie of Center
Sons:
Jody Jernigan & wife Annette of Huxley
John Jernigan & wife Cassie of Huxley
James Jernigan & wife Melissa of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Amy Spraggins & husband Justin of Nacogdoches, Shioh Slocum and husband Bryan of Center, Leah Chase and husband Brian of Center, Ashley Akridge of Nacogdoches, Jessica Hopkins and husband Tim of Dallas, Samantha Yates of Huxley Jimbo Akridge of Nacogdoches, Hannah Jernigan of Center, Jeremy Yates of Huxley, Taylor Jernigan of Huxley, Michael Jernigan of Center, Morgan Jernigan of Huxley
Great Grandchildren:
Cole Mooney of Center, Skylar Sigler of Center, Jayda Hopkins of Dallas, Abigail Spraggins of Nacogdoches, Gracie Slocum of Center and Parker Rayne Chase of Center
Brother, Elvin Samford and wife LaVerne of California
Sisters:
Dolly Brewer of Houston
Faye Bryce & husband Dillard of Houston
Special childhood friend, Joyce Senior of Sugarland
A host of other friends and extended family.
Preceded in death by:
Parents, E. B. Samford and Minnie Inez Taylor Samford

***Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Monday, January 8, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home****

01/06/07

Ethel C. Owens, age 84 of Center, passed away Friday, January 5, 2007 at Holiday Nursing Home in Center.

Graveside services will be 11 am, Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at Old Tennessee Cemetery in Tenaha with Bro. James T. Hall officiating. No visitation is planned.

She was born March 18, 1922 in Garrison to parents, J. G. "Jack" Clifton and Ira Hayes Clifton. She was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Owens, Daughter, Sarah May King, 2 Sisters, Essie McBride and Betty Louise Ferguson and 2 Brothers, Glenn Clifton and J.E. Clifton.

She is survived by: 2 Sons, Barney Thomas King of Corsicana and James Edward King of Waco. 1 Daughter and Son in law, Lena and A.J. "Jack" Liles of Tenaha., 9 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren and 1 Sister, Maggie Evelyn Schafer of Waco.

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

Mildred Bonner Ramsey, age 79 passed away, Saturday, January 6, 2007 at her home in Joaquin.

Services will be 10 am Monday, January 8, 2007 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lawrence Thompson and Bro. Sam Glover officiating, burial will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Visitation will be Sunday, from 3 pm till 8 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born March 6, 1927 in Joaquin to parents, Rufus and Alma(Cox)Bonner. She was a homemaker and she was a member of the Lone Cedar Baptist Church in Joaquin.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Alma Bonner, Husband, Billy Gene Ramsey, 2 Sisters, Gertude Adams and Rose Gray and Sister in law, Cleo Bonner.

She is survived by: 3 Children, Almagene Sheffield and Husband, John R. of Porter, Texas, Rodney Ramsey and wife, Regina of Old River, Texas and Billy Paul Ramsey and wife Elaine of Alvin, Texas.

Grandchildren: Janie Lanham, John Salter, Mindy Salter, Alesia Ramsey, Dustin Ramsey, Kolton Ramsey, Justin Ramsey, Amber Goodwin and Kelly Ramsey.

Great Granddaughter, Olivia Lanham.

Brother: James F. Bonner of Shreveport, La., Sister, Mertie Mae Westerfield and husband, James of Joaquin, Brother, Haward Bonner and wife Dorothy of Joaquin, Brother in law, Auburn Gray of Joaquin.

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

01/05/07

Shirley Brown - 72, of Center, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born February 15, 1934 in the Aiken community of Shelby County, Texas to Alva and Beulah Dean Head. Mrs. Brown was a member of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired school teacher. She loved to paint and write poetry.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 7, 2007 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Jason Hebert and Bro. Lawrence Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas.

Survivors include:

Husband, Charles D. Brown of Center

Daughter, Dr. Debrah Worsham & husband Phil of Joaquin

Son, Richard Brown & wife Tina of Aiken

Daughter, Karen Goeke of The Woodlands

Son, Randy Brown of Tyler

Son, Keith Brown & wife Beth of Center

Son, Bradley Brown of Katy

Doug, Jr. of Springhill

Grandchildren:

Chad Brown, Eric Brown, Kristen Goeke, Sarah Worsham, Kaitlyn Goeke, Travis Worsham, Loren Brown, Luke Brown, Chelsey Brown, Olivia Worsham, Chloe Brown, Chas Brown, Colton Goeke

Brother, Billy Head and wife Helen of Port Neches

Also numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:

Parents, Alva Head and Beulah Dean Head

Brothers, Lloyd Head & Rex Earl Head

Sister, Lorean Kendrick

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas

Barbara Janelle Tyer- Edwards - Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 83 year old, Barbara Janelle Tyer-Edwards, of Timpson. Services are tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11 o'clock at First Baptist Church of Timpson. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Among Ms. Edwards' survivors are one son, William Melvin Edwards, of Timpson, two daughters, Barbara Crawford, of Nacogdoches, and Belinda Solomon, of Timpson. and one sister, Pauline Hayes, of Houston.

01/04/07

James "Parker" White, 90, of Center passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Services will be 2 pm Monday, January 8, 2007 at Tenaha First United Methodist Church with Bro. Jim Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery with VFW Post 8904 in charge.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 7, 2007 from 3 pm until 6 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born October 1, 1916 to James and LeNora Parker White. He served in WWII Coast Guard.

He is preceded in death by his parents James and LeNora White.

He is survived by: Nephew, Leo H. White Jr. of San Antonio and Cousins, Dick Parker of Tenaha, and Roselyn Parker Bagwell of Carthage, Peggy Rader of Auburn, CA., Charlsie Menefee of Tenaha, Betty Robertson of Center, Dan Parker of Center, Chharlie Bill Parker of San Antonio and Billy Parker of New Mexico..

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

P. L. Lout, 82, of Nederland, Texas died Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Tx.

P. L. was born on August 26, 1924 in Norflett, Arkansas to Paddie Lee Lout, Sr. and Leona Fleming Lout. He retired from the Security Department at Texaco and was resident of Nederland for 38 years.

He was a member of Stonegate Missionary Baptist Church, Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 of Center, Texas and also Bridge City Masonic Lodge #1345 and Port Arthur Cosmopolitan Lodge #872.

Funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. Masonic Graveside services conducted by Bridge City Lodge #1345 will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 5, 2006 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the funeral home.

Survivors include
Wife, Barbara Lout of Nederland, Tx.
Daughters, Diana Bellard of Port Neches, Tx., Cathy Swearingen of Bridge City, Tx., and Jimmie Durham and husband James of Center, Tx.
Son, David L. Lout of La Porte, Tx.
Sisters, Birdie Crocker of Center,Tx., Johnnie Hutto and husband, Jake of Waskom, Tx., Laverne Smith of Port Arthur, Tx., Jean Jackson of Benton, La., Tommie Rohrer and husband Jim of Orangevale, Ca.
Brothers Maurice Lout of Center, Tx. and James Lout and wife Ann of Conroe, Tx.
Grandchildren, Christopher Lout, Heather Davis, Melanie Laughlin, Shawn Laughlin, Tiffany Laughlin, and Chelsea Swearingen.
Great Grandchildren, Gracie Lout, Abigail Lout, Austen O'Day, Lyndsee O'Day, Hailey Alston, Mariah Davis, Savannah Davis, Jackson Davis and Lily Davis.

Shirley Kerr Bowden, 70, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2007. She was born September 9, 1936 in Haslam, Texas to Frank and Mary lucille Bolin Kerr.

Graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Friday, January 5, 2007 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas with Rev. Al Turner officiating.

Survivors Include: Son, Tim Bowden and wife Maggie of Joaquin.
Grandchildren: Angela Bowden of Joaquin and Tim "Bubba" Bowden II of Irvine California.
Great Grandchild, Ian Bowden of Joaquin.
Sister, Tommie J. Kerr of Center.
Nephews, Roland Taylor of Logansport and DeWayne Whitaker of Waskom.

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

James Parker White - Mangum Funeral Home announces pending services for 89 year old, James Parker White, of Tenaha.
Among Mr. Parkers survivors is a nephew, Leo H. White, Junior, of San Antonio.

01/03/07

James Everett Figley - Hawthorn Funeral Home in Carthage announces services for 80 year old, Mr. James Everett 'Eb' Figley, of Tenaha. Services are tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock at First Baptist Church of Tenaha. Interment will be in Mount Bethel Cemetery. The body will lie in state this (Wednesday) evening at six o'clock at Hawthorn Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from six until eight o'clock this evening.

Among Mr. Figley's survivors are his wife, Rece Figley, of Tenaha, two daughters, Janis Urban and Connie Johnson, both of Tenaha, and one brother, Clifford Figley, of Carthage.

Jamarcus Markeith McCollister - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 21 year old, Jamarcus Markeith McCollister, of Center. Services are tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at two o"clock at Center Triumph. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery.

Among Mr. McCollister's survivors are his mother, Yvonne McCollister, his father, Allen Suell, his wife, Shineice Smith, and two sons, Jamarcus Markeith McCollister, Junior, and Wyatt McCollister, all of Center.

01/02/07

Patsy Bittick Rice, 68, of Center, passed away Monday, January 1, 2007 at her home. She was born June 15, 1938 in Center to Wylie and Iola Samford Bittick. She was a retired Real Estate Escrow Officer.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 3rd at Advantage Funeral Home in Belaire, Texas from 5 -8pm. On Thursday, services will be held at New Hope Church in Manville, Tx.

In Center, visitation will be on Thursday evening, January 4th, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home from 6 - 8 pm. On Friday, January 5th, graveside services will be held at Short Cemetery at 10:00 am.

Survivors Include:

Sons: Shannon Rice and wife Lisa of Alvin and Mike Rice and wife Cecelia of Center.

Grandsons: Kenny Rice and wife Maritere of Friendswood and Garrett Rice of Alvin.

Granddaughter: Madison Rice of Alvin.

Great Grandson: David Rice of Friendswood.

Brothers: Jasper Bittick and wife Maureen of Keller, Ernest Wayne Bittick and wife, Karen, of Center. and Mike Konzack and wife Nina of Spring.

Sister: Sandy Bittick Mead and husband Ron of Pasadena.

Preceded in death by: Parents, Wylie Bittick and Iola Samford Bittick. Brothers, Eugene Bittick and Edward Ray Bittick and Sister, JoAnn Bittick Daniel.

Irene McCauley, 93, of Center, passed away January 1, 2007. She was born March 14, 1913 in Weaver, Texas to George Chaney and Mary Cranford Chaney.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 5, 2007 at New Hope Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas with Rev. Kenneth Verner officiating.

Survivors include:

Son, Jimmy McCauley and wife Teresa of Center

Grandchildren:

Donna Graves and husband Travis

Gail Risse and husband George

Ricky McCauley

Kevin McCauley and wife Schelli

Also a number of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren

Daughter-in-Law, Mavis McCauley of Orange

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Henry McCauley

Sons, Kenneth McCauley and Charles McCauley

Visitation will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Arthur Johnson - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 48 year old, Arthur Johnson, of Timpson. Services are Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at Friendship Baptist Church in Bobo. Interment will be in Friendship Cemetery.

Among Mr. Johnson's survivors are his wife, Teresa Tutt Johnson, of Tenaha, one son, Arthur Johnson, Junior, of Tenaha, one daughter, Erica Simmons, of Timpson, his father, Bobby Johnson, of Tenaha, his step-father, Billy Glazier, of Timpson, four brothers, Robert Glazier, Joe Mack Johnson, and Billy Joe Glazier, all three of Timpson, and Bobby Glenn Johnson, of Center, and two sisters, Linda Johnson, of Center, and Billie Ann Glazier, of Houston.

Jamarcus McCollister - Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending services for 21 year old, Jamarcus McCollister, of Center

1/1/07

Mertis Lout Ervin, 84, of Center, passed away Monday, January 1, 2007. She was born in Center on November 17, 1922 to Jewel Lout and Minnie Grider Lout. Ms. Ervin was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ervin, in 1965.

****Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center****