1/31/08

Becky Denise Tomlinson McLendon died at her home in Spring, Harris County, Texas Wednesday 30 January 2008.

Denise – the firstborn daughter of William Harvey Tomlinson and Geraldine Spillers Tomlinson- was born 15 March 1954 at Beaumont, Jefferson County Texas. Her childhood home was in Sour Lake, Hardin County, Texas, where she was a member of the Class of 1972 at Hardin-Jefferson High School. She took her Bachelor of Arts in Teaching and Speech Therapy from Sam Houston State University in 1975, and her Master of Arts in Speech Pathology from the University of Houston in 1981. She retired from the Klein Independent School District as a speech pathologist in May 2005. At the time of her death, she was a speech pathologist on the staff of Triumph Hospital Northwest in Houston.

On 5 June 2003, she married Clifton Palmer McLendon at Center, Shelby, Texas.

Denise is survived by her husband, Clifton Palmer McLendon of Spring; son Jeffrey Scott Blankinship of Spring; daughter Callie Annette Blankinship of Humble, stepdaughter Sylvia Rose McLendon of Spring, sisters Karen Kay Tomlinson Ousley of Sour Lake and Phyllis Sue Tomlinson Bird of Houston, Aunt Martha Fay Spillers Samora of Liberty, and a host of other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents William Harvey Tomlinson and Geraldine Spillers Tomlinson and brother Emmett Randall Tomlinson.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 Friday 1 February at the Houston National Cemetery; 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive; Houston 77038.

A memorial service will be held later.

1/29/08

Aleene Dean, 82, of Tenaha, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was born November 11, 1925 in Longview to Mac Dinwiddie and Ruth Estes Dinwiddie. Ms. Dean was a member and elder of Tennessee Presbyterian Church and a member of the Tenaha Businessman’s Club. She was also a past member of the Tenaha City Council.

Visitation will be from ¬5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2008 at Tennessee Presbyterian Church in the Tennessee Community of Shelby County with Dr. Don Gregory and Dr. Dave Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Tennessee Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Leslie Langley, Moe Gray, John Scull, Tommy Knight, Russell “Rusty” Marshall, George Dewinne, David Fallin and Steve Langley.

Survivors include:

Son, Victor Crawford & wife Marie of Tenaha

Daughter, Sandra Ballard and husband Ronald of Tenaha

Grandson, Gregory Ballard

Granddaughters:
Lisa Crawford, Heather Chiniara and Susie Crawford

Great Grandchildren:
Christopher Crawford, Jasmine Dodd, Alisa Dodd, Savannah Chiniara and Chloe Chiniara

Also a host of other loved relatives and friends.

Preceded by:
Husband, Harlan Crawford
Husband, Ned Dean
Two Sister & One Brother

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

1/28/08

Buren E. Chandler, 90, of Lufkin will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bryan Lipscomb and Brother David Culp officiating. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Oakland Memorial Park in Center.

Mr. Chandler was born December 16, 1917 in Shelby County, Texas to the late Cora M. (Head) and David Wesley Chandler, and died Saturday, January 26, 2008 in a local hospital.

A former resident of Center, Mr. Chandler had resided in Lufkin for the past 30 years. He loved fishing and playing dominoes, and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved spoiling his grandchildren. Mr. Chandler was a member of Providence Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Olean Chandler of Lufkin; daughter and son in law, Ethelda "Scooter" and Chester Davis of Lufkin; grandchildren and spouses, Wanda and Randy Baggett, Jo and Dale Manthey, Christi Chandler, Randy Davis, and David and Lesa Chandler; seven great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Delton Chandler, brothers, Avery and Chester Chandler; and sister, Melba Miceli.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Providence Baptist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 4423 Ted Trout Drive, Lufkin, Texas. 75904.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6 pm to 8 pm. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

Teresa Ann Hutto of Lufkin was born November 14, 1952 in Freeport, Texas, the daughter of Betty (Walker) Hogue and Drue Hogue. She passed away after a very brave battle with cancer on Saturday, January 26, 2008. She was only 55 years old.

Teresa worked for several local area newspapers. She truly enjoyed all aspects of the newspaper business, from writing the articles to building ads. She also worked for TDCJ, where she met life-long friends Sue Briley and Linda Hogue. Teresa was a homemaker, beloved wife, a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and
niece. She was a member of Crosstimbers Cowboy Church of Lufkin.

Teresa is survived by her husband, Dennis Hutto; her three children--son, Robert Thomas, Jr., and wife Yarissa of Hanahan, South Carolina, daughter, Shana Derouen and husband Gerald of Point Blank, Texas, and daughter, Ashley Hearrell and husband Cory of Tennessee Colony, Texas; her mother, Betty Hogue Anderson and her brother Tony Coleman, both of Lufkin; as well as numerous cousins, aunts, uncles,
friends, and a niece and nephew. She has twelve granchildren: Dana Thomas, Caryn Thomas, Claudia Thomas, Christopher Thomas, Matthew Thomas, Kaylee Miley, Adam Reed, Jr., Ayanna Derouen, Courtney Hearrell, Colten Hearrell, Cody Hearrell, and Chase Hearrell. She has two brothers-in-law, Chester Hutto and wife Leta of Center, Kevin Hutto and wife Sheri of Center and father-in-law, Bruce (Lefty) Faulk
of Center. Her Godfather is Doyle McCary of Center, Texas.

Teresa was preceded in death by her father, Drue Hogue; grandparents, Odis and Thelma Walker, and Fulton and Lona Bell Hogue; mother-in-law, Margie Faulk; and father-in-law, Bucky Hutto.

She leaves behind many special friends and family including cousins, Mona Bowlin and Jeanette Parham, and friends from all around the Houston area, especially Teresa's childhood friend, Diane Conner of Diboll, Texas.

Teresa will also be missed by her family pets, "Bruiser" her toy poodle and "Barney" her beagle/basset mix.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Walker, Andy Bailey, Chester Hutto, Kevin Hutto, Michael Bowlin, and Sandy Johnson.

Services for Teresa will be held at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, January 29, 2008, in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ford Adkins officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, in the New Hope Cemetery in Center, Texas.

The family would like to thank the staff of Nacogdoches Medical Center ICU for their caring and compassion during Teresa's last days. A special thank you to Dr. Ventura and Dr. Cagle for all their care and personal touch.

Gipson Funeral Home; Joni Johnson, director

1/27/08

Brealon Sanford, age 84 of Center, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008

at Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tracy Wright officiating, burial will follow at Borders Cemetery in Center.

Visitation will begin 2:00 p.m. Monday and continue each day until service time on Wednesday.

He was born January 26, 1924 in Center, Texas to parents, John Henry & Viola May (Borders) Sanford. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he was a Machinest and worked for Cameron Iron Works, and he was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Center for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John & May Sanford, his wife, Betty Sanford,

2 Sisters and 10 Brothers.

He is survived by:

2 Daughters: Edith LeBlanc & husband, Maison of Center

Susan Sanford of Center

1 Son: Buddy Sanford of Tyler

Grandchildren:

Mary Stites & Tommy of Center

John LeBlanc & wife, Sherry of Shelbyville

Louis Underbrink & wife, Stephanie of Center

Barrett Underbrink & wife, Jeneva of Center

Wimberley Underbrink of Center

B.A. “Sandy” Sanford & wife, Meschelle of Eldorado, AR

Joey Sanford of Lufkin

Brandie Sanford of Pasadena

18 Great Grandchildren

1 Brother, John Paul Sanford & wife, Gladys of Center

Pallbearers: John LeBlanc, Joseph LeBlanc, Jordan LeBlanc, Sandy Sanford,

Louis Underbrink, Barrett Underbrink, Justin Underbrink, Austin Underbrink &

Michael Melton

Honorary Pallbearers:

Deloyd Livingston, John Paul Sanford & Louis Larson

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

1/24/07

Glennon “Glenn” Earl Bryant, Sr., age 67, of New Caney, passed away Thursday January 24, 2008.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday January 27, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro John Bender officiating. Military Graveside Service to follow at Waterman Cemetery in Center, Texas under the direction of the local VFW Post 8904.

Visitation will be Saturday January 26, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born June 15, 1940 to C B and Anna Mae (Edwards) Bryant. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and he was a carpenter .

He is preceded in death by his Parents, C B and Anna Mae Bryant, Brother, Carroll Bruce Bryant, Sister, Billie “Sue” Little, and Mother of 3 Beloved Daughters, Mary Jane Camp.

He is survived by:

Brother, Larry Bryant & wife Marsha of Sugarland

Sister, Sally Mangham & husband James of Chireno

Mother of Beloved Son, Elizabeth Bryant of Willis

Loving Companion, Betty Wrona of Conroe

3 Daughters:

Patty Minor & Arunlfo Conde of Houston

Clara Kyle & husband Tommy of Midway

Tammie Bryant of Cleveland

1 Son, Glennon Earl Bryant Jr. & wife Shona of New Caney

Grandchildren:

Ricky Brady, Daina Chavarria & husband David & Sarina Conde

Desiray Kyle

Trey & Brandon Minor & Mary Elizabeth Hoffpauir

Jesse, James, Jeremy Bryant

Great Granddaughter, Niveah Chavarria

Pallbearers:

Larry Bryant, Glennon Earl Bryant, Jr., Trey Minor, Brandon Minor, Jesse Bryant, James Bryant Honorary Pallbearers:

Jeremy Bryant, Mary Elizabeth Hoffpauir, Tammie Bryant and Shona Bryant

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

1/23/08

Jimmie Blackstock, 91, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born December 20, 1916 in Shelby County, Texas to John W. Blackstock and Nancy Elizabeth Payne Blackstock. He was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church and served in the US Army.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, January 25, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Charles Boster officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Larry Sample, Kenneth Lout, Dan Fleming, Randolph Lout, Danny Bailey, Darrell Wagstaff, John Scott Mills and John Clifton Blackstock. Honorary pallbearers will be P.O. Sample, Jack Hughes, Jr., Patrick Sample and Chad Hughes.

He is survived by:

Granddaughters:

Amy Berry of Austin

Angie Berry of New York, New York

Brother, Clifton Blackstock of Lumberton

Sister, Etah Donahue of Hemphill

Sister, Rena Jean Mills of Lumberton

Brother, Burnice Blackstock of San Augustine

Son-in-Law, Ron Berry of San Augustine

Preceded in death by:

Parents, John W. Blackstock & Nancy Elizabeth Payne Blackstock

Wife, Willie Bue Blackstock

Daughter, Nancy Berry

Son, Jimmy Randall Blackstock

Sisters, Lucille Smith, Dollie Mae Lout, Adele Smith and Odell Wagstaff

Brothers, Clyde Blackstock and Cleron Blackstock

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

Victoria Jo Enmon

Victoria Jo Enmon, 15, of Little Cypress, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008, at Texas Childrens Hospital in Houston following a lengthy battle with Leukemia.

Family will receive friends from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at North Orange Baptist Church on Wednesday.

Funeral service will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2008, at North Orange Baptist Church located at 4775 16th St., Orange, TX. Reverend Scott McIntosh of the church will officiate.

Additional visitation will be held beginning at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home located on Highway 7 East in Center, TX followed by Graveside services at 3:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Memorial Park also located on Highway 7 East in Center. Reverend Carroll Jones of Spann Chapel in Center will officiate.

Survivors Include:
Parents: Victor & Jo Ellen Enmon of Orange
Grandparents: James & Bobbie Enmon of Shelbyville
Grandparents: Alvin & Margaret Sikes of Orange
Sister: Christin Hommel & husband Justin
Brother: James Enmon & Fiance' Aimie Riley
Aunt: Kristi Conn & husband Johnny
Cousins: Leslie & Shelly Conn

Victoria loved life! Her positive attitude and outlook was contagious to everyone who ever knew her! Her greatest desire was to one day go back to LCM high school and spend time with her friends. Victoria was never without a smile or a kind word. It was her strength, her faith and her desire to win that captured the heart of so many. Victoria's story and her willingness to face her battle with dignity and determination made her a role model for those who knew her so well. Friends and family were very important to Victoria; she enjoyed spending time with both and always looked forward to the next visit or the next phone call. Not being the typical teenager, Victoria had to grow up fast and learn to handle things most kids never even think about. No matter what obstacle lay ahead, Victoria tackled it head on and never looked back.

Cheerleading and gymnastics were two things Victoria found important, and as in everything she did in life, she excelled in both. As a member of Horizon's Tumbling Team, Victoria traveled to the Jr. Olympics National Championship in Sacramento, California, during the summer of 2003.

Jewell Chandler Brown, 94, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008 at a Nacogdoches nursing home. She was born February 16, 1913 in Center to C.C. Hooper and Myrtie Dell Hinkle Hooper. Ms. Brown was a member of White Rock Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, January 21, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham, Bro. Doug Stone and Bro. Jason Hebert officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ms. Brown’s grandsons and great grandsons; Ricky Chandler, Danny Bates, David Chandler, Tony Bates, Michael Chandler and Brent Risinger. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Stephens, Bo Barbee and Doyle Chandler.

Survivors include:

Daughters:

Mary Windham & husband Ford of Center

Brooksie Tharp & husband Marty of Nacogdoches

Joy Tarver of Nacogdoches

Sons:

Troy Chandler of Nacogdoches

James Chandler & wife Sally of Center

Tommy Chandler & wife Nelda of Nacogdoches

Thirty Two Grandchildren

Also a number of great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Ivy E. Chandler

Parents, C.C. Hooper and Myrtie Dell Hinkle Hooper

Sons, Charles Chandler, Harell Chandler and Carell Chandler

One Great Granddaughter

Three Brothers

Four Sisters

Thirty Two Grandchildren

Also a number of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren

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

Mr. Jackie Wayne Haley, 56, of Lufkin, passed away Sunday January 20, 2008 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Memorial Services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. Family has requested cremation.

He was born January 21, 1951 to Herman Estel and Vesta Angelle (Harvey) Haley.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Herman and Vesta (Harvey) Haley, Sister, Ivy Lee White and Nephew, Brandon White.

He is survived by:

2 Daughters:
Ashley Galloway of Port Lavaca
Tracy Haley

Son:
Chris Haley

3 Sisters:
Estelene Foshee & husband Don of Jasper
Theresa Randolph of Lufkin
Deirdre Haley of Austin

Brother:
Roger Haley of Crockett

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

Mrs. Bert (Lazelie) Rose was called home Friday, January 18, 2008, having lived a full 89 years. She came to Abilene in 1936 to attend Abilene Christian College and worked in Abilene since that time with the exception of several years during World War II. She was born in Joaquin, TX and attended high school at Paxton, TX. She graduated Abilene Christian in 1942 and taugh in East Texas and Abilene, retiring after 38 years of teaching. She also received an MA in 1956 from ACC.

She is survived by son David and wife Kay of Horseshoe Bay, grandson Alex of Round Rock, TX, Shere Rodgers and one great grandchild Allie: son James and wife Gloria of Keller, TX, grand daughter Dr. Marcy Rose of Arlington, VA, and grandson Trevor of Fort Worth and his wife Courtney. Her husband Bert passed away in January 2000. Her parents were A.D. and Justine May of Paxton, TX, and one sister Edgel May Permenter of Joaquin. One brother, Donald C. May, passed away in 1970.

In addition to teaching 40 years, she worked in World Book sales, was a Shaklee distributor, and sold jewelry. She was a member of Women for ACU and the Women's Club. She has been a member of Highland Church of Christ since 1936.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to Christian Homes and Family Services, Global Samaritan Resources, or your favorite charity.

A visitation with the family will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Sunday, January 21, 2008 at The Hamil Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Services will be at 1:30 pm Monday at Highland Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park.

1/18//08

Mrs. Mildred Brooks, age 86 of Joaquin, passed away Friday, January 18, 2008 at Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel, Graveside Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Clear Water Cemetery in Florien, LA. with Rev. Carl Evans officiating.

Visitation is Friday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born June 14, 1921 in Tecumesh, Oklahoma to parents, Elmer Ruben & Maggie Lee (Stott) Shawn.

She is preceded in death by her parents Elmer & Lee Shawn, her Husband, George Brooks, her Son, Larry Brooks, and 5 Brothers, Buck, Homer, Bill, Jr. & Virgil Shawn.

Among her survivors include:

Son, George E. Brooks & wife, Wanda of Kirbyville

Daughter, Jean Smith & husband, James of Joaquin

8 Grandchildren

19 Great Grandchildren

5 Great Great Grandchildren

2 Brothers, Harry Shawn & wife, Maxine of Kingman, Kansas

and Marvin Shawn of Logansport, La.

Pallbearers: Grandsons: Brad Eberhart, Michael Bryan, Richard Brooks, Larry Brooks, Brandon Brooks & Rodney Schmutz

Services were under the direction of

Mangum Funeral Home, Center, Texas

1/17/08

Funeral for Jermichael Rashard Smith, 7-year-old son of Annie Raye Roberts and Michael A. Smith, both of Center, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ, Center, with Prince Howard Cloudy officiating. Burial will be in Buckley Cemetery, Geneva. Jermichael died Jan. 11, 2008, at Shelby Regional Hospital, Center. He was a first-grade student at F.L. Moffett Primary School, Center. In addition to his parents, survivors include sisters, LaKeisha Eden and Sharonica Roberts, both of Center, and grandmother, Brenda Giles of Center. Visitation will be from 12:30 until 6 p.m. Friday. followed by a wake from 7 until 9 p.m. at Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ, 908 Daniel St., Center. Percy Garner and Son Mortuary, San Augustine.

1/16/08

Edythe Olsen Dockens, 65, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at her home. She was born July 9, 1942 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Russell Olsen and Doris Lindquist Olsen. Edythe was a life-time member of the Old Spanish Trail Ride. She was also a member of the Joaquin First United Methodist Church and the Shelby County Go Texan Committee.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday, January 18, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Rev. Randy Smith and Rev. Darrell McSwain officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, January 21, 2008 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Carrizo Springs, Texas.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Debbie Leigh Dockens-Barnard of Nevada, Texas

Two Granddaughters, Loren & Bailey

Step-Daughter, Barbara Gene Surrette of Houston, Texas

Brother, Robert Olsen of Spring, Texas

Sister, Faith Barton & husband Clay of Kerrville

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

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Leon Dockens
Parents, Russell Olsen and Doris Lindquist Olsen
Brother, Norman Olsen
Sister, Louise Schumann

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

1/14/08

Mrs. Maurene Brawley, 72, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 at her resident.

Graveside Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Neuville Cemetery with Jerry Fountain officiating.

Visitation will start at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 15, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born April 20, 1935 to Clarence and Jewel (Renfro) Fountain. She was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Clarence and Jewel (Renfro) Fountain, her Husband, Leroy Brawley and her Son, Barney Brawley.

She is survived by:

Daughter:
Debra Sims of Tenaha

Grandchildren:

Jason Brawley of San Augustine

Shane Brawley of San Augustine

Matt Sims of Joaquin

Great Grandchildren:

Zachary Brawley of Center

Macy Brawley of Woodville

Pallbearers:

Matt Sims Shane Brawley Jason Brawley

Darren Fountain Lonnie Whitton

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

1/10/08

Eva Marie Edwards, 82, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at a Nacogdoches hospital. She was born March 10, 1925 in Paxton, Texas to George Solomon Hutto and Rosa Bates Hutto. Ms. Edwards was of the Methodist faith.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 11, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ronald Dunn officiating. Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.

Survivors include:

Brother, Jim Hutto & wife Mary of Joaquin

Sister, Helen Carter of Paxton

Also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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

1/9/08

Dorothy Black, 84, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center in Lufkin. Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2008 at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Robert Warr officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, January 10, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born May 24, 1923 in Ozark, Alabama. She was a member of the Jackson Missionary Baptist Church and she was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her Parents and her Husband, James Howard Black.

She is survived by:
4 Sons:
Claude McIntosh of Joaquin
Joe Black of Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Bobby Black of Joaquin
John Black & wife Stella of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Howard McIntosh of Joaquin
James Black of Fort Polk, LA
Jennifer Johnson & husband Joe of Commerce
Sister:
Sally Cornell of Oakridge, TN
Brother:
John Buxton of Springfield, TN
Under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home

1/8/08

B.C. "Benny" Buckley, 93, of Huxley, passed away Monday, January 7, 2008 at his home. He was born April 22, 1914 in Shelby County to A.H. Buckley and Ida Miller Buckley. Mr. Buckley was a member of Madison Masonic Lodge #126 in Orange, and also a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Wayne Bickley and Bro. Bobby Ware officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Shannon Buckley, Jeremy Buckley, Mike Buckley, Willis “Puncho” Elliott, Prentice Hendricks and James Owens. Honorary pallbearers will be O.L. Hendricks, Royce Buckley, Jr., Buddy Green and J.C. Vaughn.

Survivors include:

Sons:
Royce Buckley of Huxley
Alvis Buckley & wife Lita of Huxley
Larry Buckley & wife Belva of Bridge City

Twelve Grandchildren, also numerous great grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Wife, Marjorie Buckley
Son, Benny Lee Buckley
Brother, Johnny Buckley

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

1/7/08

Doug Wayne Moore, age 61 of Center passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2008 in Shreveport, LA.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham officiating, burial will follow at Chreene Cemetery in Grand Cane, LA.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas.

He was born July 7, 1946 in Shelby County to Parents, Lee Roy Moore & Eula Mae (Chreene) Moore.

He retired July 13, 2007 from Pilgrim’s Pride with 32 years of service. He loved animals and horses. He had a kind and gentle spirit a positive attitude and will be missed by family and friends. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents Lee Roy Moore and Eula Mae Chreene Moore, his brother Lloyd Harold Moore his sister Johnnie Ruth Moore Bolton and nieces Robbie Nell Moore and Irene Thompson Kaiser.

He is survived by his sisters, Nell Moore Thompson Stevens of Garland, TX and Mary Frances Moore Baggs and her husband William Raymond of Plain Dealing, LA. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews B.J. Moore of Kirbyville, Billy Jack Moore of Center, Travis Glenn Bolton of San Augustine, Royce Ray Bolton of Center, Bobbie Ann Bolton Johnson of Center, Betty Elswick of Center, Debra Bolton Barbee of Shelbyville, William Lynn Baggs of Shreveport, LA, Danita Baggs Jones of Collierville, TN, Gail Thompson Null of Garland, Lois Thompson Hamilton of Garland, Marcus & Marlin Thompson of Center, and Rodney Thompson of Forney.

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

1/6/08

James Duke Segler, 87, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2008 at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born January 18, 1920 in Center to James Wiley Segler and Betty Ferdie Whatley Segler. Mr. Segler was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Joaquin with Rev. Mark Wulf officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Alford, Travis Rodgers, Emmitt Shumway, James Windham, Rex Hendrix, Darryl Johnson and Gene Shumway.

Survivors include:

Wife, Onetia Fay Segler of Joaquin

Son, Doug Segler & wife Jackie of Seguin

Step-Daughter, Bee DeCordova & husband Bryan of Austin

Step-Son, Francis S. Love, Jr. of Whitesboro

Grandsons:

Derek Segler, Carey Segler, Troy Segler, Stephen DeCordova, Scott DeCordova, Justin Love, Jordan Love

Nieces:

Gloria Shumway & husband Emmitt of Joaquin

Jerry Lafitte of Shreveport

Also a number of longtime friends & relatives

1/4/08

Jeff Scarborough, age 87 of Huxley passed away Friday, January 4, 2008 in Shreveport, LA.

Services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 7, 2008 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Bickley officiating, burial will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.

Vistation is Sunday evening starting at 3:00 P.M. at Mangum Funeral Home.

Mr. Scarborough was born June 18, 1920 in Shelby County to Parents, Tom & Treva (McDonald) Scarborough. He served in the US Airforce during WWII. He was a carpenter and he was a member of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church in Huxley.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Tom & Treva Scarborough, Granddaughter, Pam Scarborough Baldwin, 6 Brothers and 5 Sisters.

He is survived by:

Wife of 63 years, Ruth Metcalf Scarborough of Huxley

4 Children:

Larry Scarborough & wife, Mozell of Pasadena

Deloris Sample & husband, Donald of Quitman

Danny Scarborough & wife, Judy of Huxley

Merlyon Chandler & husband, Larry of Huxley

Grandchildren:

Jeffery & Melina Scarborough of League City

Tammy & Kent Schnell of Humble

Derrek Sample of Center

Dena & Rick Brewer of Winnsboro

Delicia Smith of Quitman

Donel Sample of Sherman

Phillip & Stacey Scarborough of Huxley

Pat Scarborough of Huxley

15 Great Grandchildren
Number of Nieces and Nephews
Pallbearers: Phillip Scarborough, Pat Scarborough, Derrek Sample, Donel Sample, Rustin Sample, Jeffery Scarborough, Mike Scarber, Donnie Adams, Scott Baldwin & Craig Jones.

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

Beatrice Parker, 83, of Center, passed away January 3, 2008 at Pine Grove Nursing Home.

Services will be: 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 6, 2008 - Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Henry Hughes officiating, burial will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be Saturday evening from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born August 29, 1924 in Center, Texas to Parents, Homer and Mattie (Wilburn) Brown. She was a homemaker and she was a member of the West Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J. Parker and her parents, Homer and Mattie (Wilburn) Brown, 2 Brothers, Roger Brown and Joe Brown and 1 Sister, Versie Berry.

She is survived by:
Daughter, Sherry L. Goodman of Bossier City, La.
Son, Raymond G Parker of Navarre, Florida

2 Grandsons: Bobby G. White of Shreveport, La.
Michael Parker of Tampa, Florida

2 Great Granddaughters: Kendyl White of Shreveport and Ashleigh Parker of Minot, N.D.

1 Brother, Howell Brown and wife, Rose of Grand Cane, La

2 Sisters, LaMerle Madden of Mt. Juliet, TN
Rosie Mae Bowlin of Timpson, TX

Pallbearers will be: Charles Paul Hughes, Joe Brown, Barkley Bowlin, Bobby White, Charles Berry and Gene Berry

1/3/08

Funeral services for Evaristo Cortez-Vega, 47, of Longview will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, January 5, 2008 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Interment will follow in Kilgore Memorial Gardens. He passed away December 31, 2007 in a Houston hospital.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mr. Cortez was born October 26, 1960 in Mexico to Felipe and Lorenza Cortez. He had been a resident of Longview for the past 23 years. He was a steel melter for LeTourneau Manufacturing and was a Jehovah Witness.

He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Luz, Matilde Clemente and Lorenza.
He is survived by his wife, Marcelina Cortez; sons, Jose Cortez and his wife Iadalia, Michael Cortez and Ricardo Cortez; parents, Felipe and Lorenza Cortez all of Longview; brothers and sisters, Jeronima, Tito, Luis, Cecilia, Juana, Bruno, Marianna, Juan, Gloria, Lupe and Jesus.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com

1/2/08

Edna Lorene Ferguson Latham, 88, of Dayton passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 in Liberty. She was born November 6, 1919 in Charlie, Texas to parents, James and Nettie Mae Young Ferguson. She was a long time resident of Houston where she volunteered in the nursery of the North Channel Baptist Church before she moved to Dayton 4 1/2 years ago. A member of Grace Community Baptist Church in Dayton, she enjoyed church activities especially the Ladies Group. Mrs. Latham also loved to sew, quilt, cook for her family, sing and tend her garden.

A celebration of life will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Hardin officiating. Graveside service will be 2:00 pm., Friday, January 4, 2008 at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Center, Texas. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday evening at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.

Mrs. Latham was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 36 years, Joe Olen Latham, son: Jesse Latham, daughter: Glenda Parson, four grandchildren, sister: Mary Ozell Bullman, brother: James Wesley Ferguson and cherished friend, Helen Sirman. She is survived by her daughters: Lois Stone of Odessa, Rudy Radford of Hydro, Oklahoma, Virginia Estep of Dayton, Myrtie Austin of Canyon Lake,