7/30/06

Ina Mae Andrusick, age 68, of Center, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.
Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Center with Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Blair Cemetery in Timpson.

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

She was born February 17, 1938, she was a homemaker.

Her survivors include: 6 Children.
Vickie Andrusick of Huxley, Hank Andrusick of Lewisville, Richard Andrusick and wife, Cathy of Houston. David Andrusick and wife, Feather of Center, James Andrusick of Lewisville and Steven Andrusick of Beaumont.

Grandchildren.

Mother, Verna Lunsford of Huxley.

2 Brothers:
Jerry Whitman and wife, Phyllis of Liverpool
Bob Merill and wife, Jeanette of Houston.

She is preceded in death by Her husband, Henry Andrusick, her Step Father, Langston Lunsford, 2 Sisters, Virginia Merill and Mary Dean.

7/29/06

Jimmy Edward King, 72, of Tenaha passed away Friday, July 28, 2006 after the results of a car accident.
Services for Mr. King will be Monday, July 31, 2006 at 2 pm at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. R.B. Elumbaugh officiating, Military Graveside Services will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha.

Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6 pm until 9 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

He was born November 4, 1933 in Shelby County to Parents, Spivey & Ella (Wood)King.

He was a machinest, a barber in Tenaha for many years as well as a farmer. He served in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean Conflict.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Spivey & Ella King

He is survived by :

Son, Winn King & wife, Laina of Gladewater, Daughter, Emily King Williams of Nacogdoches. Grandchildren, Christopher, James Carl, Jared, Kyle & Kathryn Ann King, Kayli & Wendy Williams. 1 Sister, Mary Beth Melton & husband Hiram of Tenaha, Niece, Brenda Farmer & husband, Steve of Tenaha, Nephew, Randy Melton & wife, Tamara of Haltom City.

Pallbearers: Wayne Oliver, Eldridge Hickman, Andy Williams, Kirk Hamilton, Alan Farmer, John Watson, Joe Umbrell & Jason Farmer.

Honorary Pallbearers: Grandsons, Christopher King, James Carl King, Jared King and Kyle King.

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

Jim Henry Barnett, 93, of Longview, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006 in Longview. He was born May 20, 1913 in Center, Texas to Laborn Augusta Barnett and Ora Ida Greer Barnett. He retired from Mobil Pipeline Company in 1975 with 39 years of service. Mr. Barnett accepted the Lord as his Savior as a young man and was a member of the Baptist Tabernacle in Longview, Texas. He was also a member of Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 for 63 years.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Sunday, July 30, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel in Center with Bro. Jay McCasland, of North Longview Baptist Church in Longview, Texas, officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Pallbearers will be members of the Sam Samford Lodge #149 in Center.

Survivors Include: Son, Jerry Barnett and wife Ruth of Longview, Daughter in law, Nelwyn Barnett of Avin, Granddaughters, Lisa Hall and husband Bobby of Liano and Laurie DeClaire and husband Chris of Friendswood. Six Great Grandchildren, Christopher Sloan, Heather Sloan, Connor Hall, Cameron Hall, Lauryn Emmitte and Andrew Emmitte. Two Step Grandchildren, Griffin DeClaire and Alexander DeClaire. Sister, Margie Beckham and husband Aubrey of Joaquin. Nephews, Robert Barnett and wife Zettie and Donald Barnett. A number of great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by, Wife, Willie Lee Sanford Barnett, Son, James Henry Barnett Jr., An infant son, Parents, Laborn Augusta Barnett and Ora Ida Greer Barnett, Brothers, Herman Barnett and Bernard Barnett.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Sunday, July 30, 2006 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

7/28/06

Allice Fuller, 72, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006 at her home here in Center. Services will be held Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 2 pm at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tracy Wright and Bro. Henry Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, July 29, 2006 starting at 4 pm until 9 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born August 29, 1933 in Lufkin, Texas to Dudley and Mattie Graham. She is a member of the First Assembly of God Church here in Center.

She is preced in death by her parents Dudley and Mattie Graham. 1 Sister and several Brothers.

Her surviving Relatives included: Husband, Raymond Jack Fuller of Center, Texas. Sons, Johnny Fuller and wife Rose of Center, Texas and Jimmy "Ray" Nash and wife Donna of Timpson. Daughters, Darlene Porter and husband Joe of Center, Texas and Charlene Channel and husband Steve of Center, Texas. Grandchildren, Johnny Jr., Josh, Christina and Justin Fuller. Joseph, Kevin, Stephanie, Crystal and Marissa Nash. Clifton Porter and wife Kristie and Shane and Stevie Channel. Jody Porter. 9 Great Grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Johnny Fuller Jr. Josh Fuller, Justin Fuller, Jody Porter, Clifton Porter, Shane Channel, Joseph Nash, Kevin Nash and Stevie Channel.

Honorary Pallbearers: Steve Channel, Joe Porter.

Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home.

EVANSTON -- Memorial services for Joe Errol Loftin Sr., 72, will be held Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Joaquin, Texas.

He died July 16, 2006 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was born Dec. 27, 1933 in Kilgore, Texas to Grady and Ruby (Isabel) Loftin.

He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Baptist Church and he enjoyed working and spending time with his friends.

He is survived by his children, Cathy Sharp and her husband; Darlene Loftin, Cindy Joe Quebedeaux, all of Abbeville, La.; Joe Loftin Jr. and his wife of Spanish Fork, Utah; Teddie Loftin of White Oaks, Texas; John Paul Loftin of Abbeville, La.; Mary Loftin of Abbeville, La.; sister, Mary Burns and her husband of Tyler, Texas; a brother, Ricky Loftin and his wife of Stanley, La.; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Griffin, Curtis, and Jerry Loftin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.
Published in the Shreveport Times on 7/27/2006.

7/27/06

Steve H. Tompson, 75, of Center, passed away July 27, 2006 in Center. He was born April 21, 1931 in Shelby County to Johnny Ragen Thompson and Dorenda Priester Thompson. Mr. Thompson was retired from Bruce Hardwood. He was of the Baptist faith.

Graveside services will be held at 3 pm on Friday, July 28, 2006 at Sholar Cemetery with Bro. Pat Windham officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Taylor Bryce, Nicholas Hayden, Jacob Gingles, Zachary Gingles and Bobby Penny.

Survivors include: Children, Marcus Steve Thompson of Center, Martin Thompson of Center, Mary Ann Thompson of Timpson, Louis Hamilton and husband Ronnie of Garland, Gail Null and Husband Jackie of Garland and Rodney Thompson and wife April of Forney.

Sixteen Grandchildren, Nine Great Grandchildren

Sister, Willard Roland Thompson of Center, Sister in law, Etoile Thompson of Carthage.

Preceded in death by Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Regen Thompson, Brothers, Adron Thompson, Hoye Thompson, and John Thompson. Brother in law Orran Lilly, Daughter, Iva Irene Kleser, and Grandson, Dakota Ray Thompson.

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, July 27, 2006 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

7/26/06

J.D. Williams, 78 of Lufkin, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006 in Lufkin. He was born January 31, 1928 in Martinsville, Texas to Jim Williams and Cordia Hodges Williams. Mr. Williams was retired from the poultry industry where he worked as a farm manager. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the Northside Church in Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday, July 28, 2006 at Watson and Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hamilton Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Mr. Williams' grandchildren.

Survivors include: Wife, Mergie Williams of Lufkin. Sons, Jimmy Williams and wife Rosalie of Palestine and Keith Williams and wife Ema of Lufkin. Daughter, Pam Williams and husband Gary of Lufkin. Five Grandchildren, Chris, Jeremy, Tim, Brandon and Tanner. Two Granddaughters, Michelle and Lauren. Six Great Grandchildren. Sister, Ruby Fulson of Tyler.

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm, Thursday, July 27, 2006 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center.

7/25/06

Peggy June Linton - Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces pending services for Peggy June Linton, age 62, of Center. Mrs. Linton died at her home in Center. Survivors include, husband Robbin Linton of Center.

7/24/06

Jayson Leon Anderson, 35, of Center, passed away July 24, 2006 in Center. He was born October 6, 1970 in Center to William Leon Anderson and Regina Windham Anderson. Mr. Anderson worked in retail sales. He attended Providence Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Shelby County.

Survivors include: Mother and Step Father, Regina and Kerry McSwain of Center. Step Brother, Thomas McSwain of Center. Step Sisters, Amanda McSwain of Center and Crystal Gail Koltonski of Center. Maternal Grandparents, Tom and Jean Windham of Center. Paternal Grandmother, Sally Anderson of Center. Aunt and Uncle, Pat and Tom Wedgeworth of Timpson. A number of cousins. Visitation will begin at 5 ppm on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

7/23/06

Ruby Thompson, 84, of Center passed away Sunday, July 23, 2006 in Center. She was born September 5, 1921 in Center to Allen Joplin and Ethel Butler Joplin. Ms Thompson was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. Graveside services will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, July 25, 2006 in Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. . Visitation will be 6pm untill 8pm, Monday, July 24, 2006 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Survivors include: Sister, Lois Thompson of Center, a number of nieces, nephews, sisters in law, brothers in law and other relatives. Preceded in death by: Husband, Hoy Thompson

Henrie Fae Elliott - age 68, of Center, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006 in Nacogdoches. She was born September 22, 1937 in Center to Elbert Johnson and Julia Oates Johnson. Mrs. Elliott was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral services will be held at 1pm Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Henry officiating. Interment will follow in Old Home Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Michael Hooks, Scott Emanis, Tiquan Dixon, Stacey Mikesh, Johnny Courmier, Spencer Fenton.

Survivors Include: Son, Billy Hooks and wife Debbie of Center. Daughters, Shelia Dixon of Center, Julie Preston and husband Ronald of Lufkin and Iva Mikesh and Bubba of Center. 10 Grandchildren: Michael Hooks, Caitlin Hooks, Emmie Bailey, Scotty Emanis, Leslie Courmier, Tiquin Dixon, Stacey Mikesh and Chadd Mikesh all of Center. Dustin Preston of California and Mikeela Preston of Lufkin. and 10 Great Grandchildren.

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

Preceded in death by: Parents, Elbert Johnson and Julia Oates Johnson, Granddaughter: Tawsha Mikesh, Great Grandson, Coby Emanis and Son in law, Sanders Dixon.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm, Monday, July 24, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

7/21/06

Virgie Sherrouse - 87, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2006 at Shepherd Nursing Home in Shepherd, Texas.

Funeral services for Virgie Sherrouse are Monday, July 24, 2006 at 11 am at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Johnson Cemetery at Joaquin, Texas. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 23, 2006 from 4pm until 8pm.

She was born on April 7, 1919 to Ike Emmons and Ella Bussey Emmons. She was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ike and Ella Emmons, husband Roy Sherrouse and one son Ike Sherrouse.

Surviving Relatives: 2 Daughters, Virginia Matthews & husband Robert of Cleveland, Texas and Loretta Sherrouse of Norwood, La., 3 Sons, Bob Sherrouse & wife Maxie of Porter, Texas, Clifford Sherrouse & wife Patsy of Cleveland, Texas and Carl Sherrouse & wife Judith of Cancon, Texas. 32 Grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Steve Sherrouse, Mark Sherrouse, William Matthews, Sean Sherrouse and Michael Carnline.

Arthur Cooper - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 87 year old, Arthur Cooper, of Center. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at one o’clock, at Blount Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Among Mr. Cooper’s survivors are two sons, Robert and Roger Cooper, both of Center.

Troy Bell - Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 57 year old, Troy Bell, of San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at one o’clock, at True Vine Baptist Church. Interment will be in New Jerusalem Cemetery. Visitation will be today (Friday) from one until 6:30 p.m. at Garner and Son Chapel.

Among Mr. Bell’s survivors are his parent, Masseline Bell, of San Augustine, two sons, Jimmy Bell, of Houston, and Thomas Singleton, of Jasper, one daughter, Vernell Holman, of Hemphill, one brother, Navis Bell, of Center, and one sister, Cora Howard, of Nacogdoches.

7/19/06

Essie R. Watson, age 96, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006 in Moulton, Al. at Lawrence Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be 2 pm Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan George officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday from 12pm until 2pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born November 21, 1909 in Ballinger, Texas to William Felix Rhame an Nancy Carline Buckner. She owned and operated her own hairdressing salon in Pasadena, Texas for many years. She was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church in Hemphill, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents William and Nancy Rhame and her husband Eugene Thomas Watson and 6 siblings, 2 brothers and 4 sisters.

Her surviving relatives include: One son, Bill Watson and wife Juanita of Moulton, Al. 4 Grandchildren, Paul Watson of Houston, Burke Watson of Houston, Alan Watson of Decatur, Texas, Martha Hamilton of Decatur, Texas. 8 Great Grandchildren, 2 Brothers, Joe Rhame and wife Polly of Highland Village, Texas and Ray Rhame and wife JoDane of Maysville, OK. One sister, Myrtle Slade of Hemphill, Texas.

Pallbearers are: Paul Watson, Burke Watson, Alan Watson, Mark Watson, Larry Hyden, and Ken Beamesderfer.

Family has requested that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts be made to In Alabama, Hospice of the Valley and in Texas to the Six Mile Baptist Church building fund in Hemphill, Texas.

7/17/06

Virginia Joy Matlock - 79, of Baytown, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006. She was born August 27, 1936 in Crowley, Louisiana to Vic Navarre & Mildred Faulk Navarre.

Graveside services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas.

Survivors include, Sons, Keith Matlock of Baytown, John Matlock of Baytown, and Stanley Matlock & wife Beth of Pryor, Oklahoma. Granddaughters, Liz Carmen & husband robert of Pryor, Oklahoma, Becky Gipson & husband Don of Pryor, Oklahoma, and Suzie Stimson & husband Paul of Pryor, Oklahoma. Grandson, Mike Matlock & wife Casey of Pryor, Oklahoma. 9 Great Grandchildren. Brother, Otis Navarre of Baytown. Preceded in death by Husband, Jewel Matlock and Son, Dewight Matlock.

Sharon Ann Weeks - Mangum Funeral Home announces services for Sharon Ann Weeks. Sharon Ann Weeks, age 59, of Joaquin passed away, Saturday, July 15, 2006 in Orange, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be 10 am Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul Silvey officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday from 6 pm until 9 pm at Mangum Funeral Home.

She was born October 27, 1946 in Orange, Texas (Orange County) the daughter of the late Alfred J. Truitt Jr. and Joy Dale Baker Truitt of Joaquin.

She worked at Wal-Mart as the manager in the garden department for a number of years.

She is survived by: Son, Daniel C. Weeks of Orange, Texas. Son, Mark R. Weeks & wife, Janet of Mauriceville, Texas. Daughter, Shannon A. Scott & husband, John or Orange, Texas. 6 Grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua, jade, Justin, Jewell & Julian.

Mother, Jay Truitt of Joaquin. Brother, Don Truitt & wife, Gwen of Logansport, Louisiana. 2 Nephews, Allen & Andrew Truitt. 1 Niece, Kelly Boyett.

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

Forrest Lawson - Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces services for 73 year old, Forrest Lawson, of Center. Mr. Lawson, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006. He was born December 23, 1932 in Center, Texas to Hobson Lawson & Lela Jones Lawson. He was the retired owner of East Texas Truck & Tractor. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and served in the US Army from 1953-1955.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Buddy Gray & Bro. Gene KIrkley officiating. Interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Richard Brown, Michael Sizemore, Jeffrey Lawson, Chad Brown, Eric Brown, William Lawson, Aaron Lawson & Brody Sizemore.

Survivors include: Wife, Nadine Lawson of Center. Sons, Royce Lawson & wife Angela of Center, Garry Lawson & wife Kay of Center. Daughters, Tina Brown & husband Richard of Center, Ann Sizemore & husband Mike of Palestine. Grandchildren, Stefanie Wagstaff, Jeffery Lawson, Chad Brown, Eric Brown, William Lawson, Loren Brown, Aaron Lawson, Brody Sizemore, Brice Sizemore and Adam Lawson. 7 Great Grandchildren.

Brothers, Billy Lawson & wife Jean of Center, Tommy Lawson & wife Clydie of Joaquin. Sisters, Oleta Cockrell of Joaquin, Ruby Hughes & husband Charles Paul of Center, Judy Carrington of Center. Sister in law, Wyneil Lawson, Leona Lawson.

Brother in law, Darrell Partlow. Preceded in death by, Parents, Hobson Lawson and Lela Jones Lawson. Brothers, Joel, Happy & Glenn. Sister, Mildred Partlow. Brother in law, Bud Cockrell & Ernest Carrington.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Hospice of Deep East Texas.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Booker T. Lister - Hicks Mortuary announces services for 92 year old, Booker T. Lister, of Houston and formerly of Center. Graveside services will be this (Monday) afternoon at one o’clock, at Saint John Baptist Church Cemetery.

Among Mr. Lister’s survivors are two sons, Booker T. Lister, Junior and David Lee Lister, three daughters, Priscilla Lavergne, Shirley Evans, and Lola Wesley, all five of Houston, one sister Alorene Jones, of Timpson, and Center survivors are Margie Bennett and Maxine Bennett.

Garner and Son Mortuary announces pending services for 84 year old, T. J. Douglass, of Nacogdoches.

7/15/06

Hubert Eugene Sowell, 74, of Center, passed away Friday, July 14, 2006 at a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born March 23, 1932 in Arcadia, Texas to Kelly & Ruby Sowell. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 16, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel. Interment to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Survivors include: Wife, Martha Sowell of Center. Son, Van Sowell of Center. Grandsons: Jason Sowell of San Augustine. Casey Sowell of San Augustine. Joey Sowell of Hemphill. Granddaughter: Vanessa Sowell of Many, LA. Stepson, Steve Stewart of Center. Brother, Jerry Sowell of Joaquin. Brother-in-Law, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Arnold of Dallas

****Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center****

7/14/06

David Wayne Whitton - Watson & Sons Funeral home announces services for David Wayne Whitton, 26, of Center who passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006 in Many, Louisiana. He was born April, 21, 1980 in McAllen, Texas to Grady Whitton & Catherine Foley Whitton. Mr. Whitton was a farmer and roughneck.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, July 16, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Henry Hughes officiating. Interment to follow at Sardis Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Adam Hamstra, Jimmy Smith, Bub Bloodgood, Evan Luiz, James David Whitton, Chad Metcalf, Shane Metcalf, Chris Eaves.

Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Sicko and Ray Smith.

He is survived by Parents: Grady & Catherine Whitton of Center. Also a number of aunts, uncles, cousins & a host of friends.

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

James Henry Trent - Watson & Sons Funeral home announces services for James Henry Trent, 72, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006. He was born October 18, 1928 in Hammon, Oklahoma to James Harrison Trent & Annie Green Trent.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow at Spann's Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Neilson Davis, Ronnie Gragg, Spencer Fenton & Mike Gee.

He is survived by : Son, James Ray Trent of Center, Daughters, Mary Jane Trent of Center, and Judy Fenton & husband Bill of Center.

Grandchildren, Kasi Trent, Brian Fenton, Kevin Fenton, Amanda Trent & Stefani Trent.

Daughter in Law, Amy Trent of Center.

Preceded in death by Wife, LaMerle Trent, Son, Johnny Trent, and daughter, Angela Trent.

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, July 14, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Charles Nikitta Suell - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 44 year old, Charles Nikitta Suell, of San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10:30 at Triumph Center. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery.

Among Mr. Suell’s survivors are his mother, Catherine Edmond, of Tenaha, his father William Edmond, of Tenaha, Joe Jones, of Houston, and Gladys Jones, of Houston, two sons, Tony Reed, of California, and C. J. Suell, Junior, of San Augustine, and three daughters, AnQuitha Reed and Samantha Reed, both of Center, and Chazpyn Suell, of San Augustine.

Leonetta Nicole "Netta" Adams Suell- Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 32 year old, Mrs. Leonetta Nicole “Netta” Adams Suell, of San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at one o’clock, at Reed Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be in Saint Luke Cemetery.

Among Mrs. Suell’s survivors are her parents, Mary Delois Adams Watts and husband Maurice, of San Augustine, and Fredrick Scott, Senior and wife Linda, of Beaumont, grandparents, Mary Jane Payne, of San Augustine, Betty Marie Bobb, of Beaumont, Lula Lacy, of San Augustine, and Doris Bobb, of Beaumont, one son, Charles N. Suell, Junior, of San Augustine, one daughter, Chaztyn A. Suell, of San Augustine, three brothers, Tren Stidam, of Houston, Maurice Watts, Junior, of San Augustine, and Fredrick Scott, Junior, of Beaumont, and three sisters, Schronda Hawkins, of Beaumont, LaShandra Barnes, of San Augustine, and Miranda Johnson, of San Augustine.

James Wendell Hutto - Taylor Funeral Home announces services for 79 year old, James Wendell Hutto, of Center. Graveside services will be this (Saturday) afternoon at two o’clock at Mount Olive Cemetery in Timpson. The Joaquin Masonic Lodge will officiate and Military Funeral Honors will be done by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Among Mr. Hutto’s survivors are three brothers, Morris Hutto, of Garrison, Royce Hutto, of Longview, and Floyd Hutto, Junior, of Nacogdoches.

7/13/06

David Wayne Whitton - Watson and Sons Funeral Home announces services pending for David Wayne Whitton, 26, of Center. Mr. Whitton is survived by his parents Grady and Kathy Whitton.

Harvey Lee Cook - Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 59 year old, Harvey Lee Cook, of Tenaha. Services will be Saturday afternoon at one o’clock, at Saint John Baptist Church in Tenaha. Interment will be in Saint John Cemetery.

Among Mr. Cook’s survivors are four daughters, Ann Bell, of Houston, and Latrice Tarver, Mischa Cook, and Mita Thompson, all three of Tenaha, one sister, Pearlie B. Boykin, of Logansport, and three brothers, C. L. Cook, of Houston, W. T. Cook, of Logansport, and John R. Cook, of Tenaha.

7/11/06

Elizabeth M. Wright - Mangum Funeral Home announces the passing of Elizabeth M. Wright of Center, and for the past year of Austin, died peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2006. She was 96. She was the wife of Frederick H. Wright of Center who died in 2003. Previously she was the wife of Hershal C. McDaniel of Center and Timpson, who died in 1957. She is survived by her son, Samuel D. McDaniel of Austin, Texas and by four granddaughters, Katherine Abbott and Constance Wyman both of Austin, Texas, Mary Goff of Caldwell, Texas and Susan Bravenec of Seattle, Washington and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her aunt, Mrs. Vivian Menefee of Center, Texas.

Elizabeth M. Wright, was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence D. McElfatrick and Eula Pearl McElfatrick, by her sister, Doris Harbuck of Monroe, Louisiana and her brother, Clarence D. McElfatrick, Jr. of Tyler, Texas.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas, 420 San Augustine Street. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Center, Texas.

Harvey Lee Cook - Community Funeral Home of Center announces pending services for 59 year old, Harvey Lee Cook, of Tenaha.

7/10/06

Billy Clyde Adams - 59, of Center, passed away, Monday, July 10, 2006. He was born August 21, 1946 in Center, Texas. Mr. Adams was the retired owner of A-H Wrecker and Auto Repair. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam and was a member of the VFW.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Charles Boster & Mike Rodgers officiating. Interment to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Danny Long, James Grant, Robbie WIlliams, Taylor Bush, Gene Vail & Ross Ochoa.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Gerald Stamps, Verlon Hooper, Joe Jolley, Billy Williams, Georger Burns, Blake Nail, John Holt, Jack Adams, & Denny Adams.

Survivors Include:Wife, Sharon Adams of Center. Sons, Jason Adams of Galena Park and Justin Adams and wife Michelle of San Antonio. Mother, Billie Moore of Center. Stepdaughters, Kristina Long & husband Danny of Center, Krystal Easley of Center, and Keilie Puckett of Center. Also a number of step grandchildren. Sister, Eleanor Adams of Center. Brother, Franky Adams and wife Jerilyn of Center. Niece, Jennifer Adams of Center. and Nephew Jeffery Adams of Center.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

O'Bryan Nail - Kingsville Memorial Funeral Home announced the passing of O'Bryan Nail, of Riviera, Texas. Mr. Nail passed away July 7, 2006. He was 80. He was born June 18, 1926 in Timpson, Texas to Bryant A. Nail and Hattie Dena Wedgeworth Nail.

He was a member of the Corinth Missionary Baptist Church and was affiliated with the Community Baptist Church in Riviera, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, David Nail.

Survivors include: His loving wife, Zelda F. Nail of Riviera, Texas, son Mark S. Nail of Riviera, Texas, daughters, Brenda S. Culpepper (Ron) of Dickinson, Texas, Sandra M. Strubbart (Bud) of Alvin, Texas and Deborah L. Simburger of Riviera, Texas. Sister-in-law, Martha Nail of Mt. Enterprise, Texas and Alice nail-DeLoney of Garrison, Texas. Other survivors include five grandsons, 2 granddaughters and ten great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 10, 2006 from 1 pm to 7 pm at Kingsville Memorial Funeral Home with family present from 6 pm to 7 pm.

Graveside service will be at Corinth Cemetery in Timpson, Texas, Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 2 pm.

In Lieu of flowers family wishes to have donations made to the Community Baptist Church in Riviera, Texas.

7/8/06

Esserine P. “Mimp” Jackson -Community Funeral Home of Center announces services for 70 year old, Esserine P. “Mimp” Jackson. Services will be Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, at Westview Cemetery.

Among Mrs. Jackson’s survivors are her husband Y. D. Jackson, of Center, two daughters, Pearlie Ann Polley, of Nacogdoches, and Glenda Faye Nash, of Center, four sisters and one brother.

7/7/06

Pearlie B. Smith - Garner and Son Mortuary announces services for 67 year old, Pearlie B. Smith, of San Augustine. Services will be tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at one o’clock, at Reed Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation will be this (Friday) afternoon from one o’clock until 6:30 p.m. at Garner and Son Mortuary Chapel.

Among Ms. Smith’s survivors are three sons, Johnny Smith, of San Augustine, Terry Smith, of Center, and Marty Smith, of Houston, and three daughters, Rachel Smith, of Center, and Linda Polley and Chris Garrett, both of San Augustine.

7/5/06

Larry K. Hagler - Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces services for Larry K. Hagler, 57, of Center, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006. He was born August 16, 1948 in Center, Texas to Nevis Hagler & Martha F. Smith Hagler. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, July 7, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Center. Pallbearers will be Pete Cordray, Robert Cousins, James Clark, Nolan Cooper, John Paul Lawson & Floyd A. "Dock" Watson.

He is survived by: Wife, Susan Hagler of Center. Son, David Keith Hagler of Center. Mother, Martha "Fanny" Hagler of Center. Brother, Mr.& Mrs. Nik Hagler of Pearland. Niece, Kim Lovelace of Sugarland. Aunt, Polk Smith of Pearland. Also survived by nieces, nephews, & a host of friends. Preceded in death by: Father, Nevis Hagler and Niece, Lisa McGee.

Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 7 pm Thursday, July 6, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 7, 2006 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with Bro. Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gaylon Howard, Braydon Howard, Randall Bohannon, Steven Howard, Nathan Jones & Wayne Jones.

She is survived by: Son: Rex Howard & wife Linda of Deer Park. Daughters: LaVerne Jeans & husband Billy of Center and Betty Sue Howard of Lufkin.

Daughter-in-Law: Patricia Howard of Texas City. Grandchildren: Peggy Watlington, Gaylon Howard, Penny Jones, Stephanie Whittington, Steven Howard, Stacy David, Randall Bohannon, Paula Thrift & Misti Bohannon.

20 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren

Sisters: Avis Lee of Houston. Lois Kauffman of Montgomery

Brothers: Oren McSwain & wife Betty of North Little Rock and James Ray McSwain of West Monroe, Louisiana

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

Preceded in death by: Husband, Lewis Howard. Son, Bobby Howard. Great Granddaughter, Dayna Howard. Brother, Lester McSwain. Sister, Lorene Kirkley

***Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 6, 2006 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

7/1/06

Shelda Lynn Greer - Hicks Mortuary announces services for 45 year old, Shelda Lynn Greer. Services will be this (Saturday) afternoon at one o’clock, at East Liberty Baptist Church. Burial will be in East Liberty Cemetery.

Among Ms. Greer’s survivors are her father, Weldon Greer, Senior, her mother, Ruby Nell Greer, one son, Michael Greer, of Center, one daughter, LaTonya Greer, of New Orleans, and two brothers, Gustarvus Neatherly, of Center, and Weldon Greer, Junior, of Houston